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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
HAD DELIRIUM TREMENS.
Young Farm Hand Hauled to the Static Il
in Fearful Plight.

Young Farm Hand Hauled to the StstiOn N
in Fearful Plight.
A man with delirium tremens was haul
cd to the police station last evening. Ar
thur Poppleton young farmer living
cas-. of town, was arrested last night
shortly before O'Clock by Policeman
Mcdowell in North Topeka.
When the journey of the patrol wagon
began with its drunken occupant Popple-
ton sang, shouted and whooped at the
top of his voice.
People on North Kansas avenue ran
after the wagon to see what was the
matter. The young farm hand writhed
and struggled with Sergeant Ellison aud
Officer Haisch, and suddenly his humor
changed.
"Hit me, hit me-" he yelled as the
wagon went onto the bridge. "Hit me
in the head and save the expense" he
repeated over and over again to the ser
geant
As the corner of Second street was
turned to go to jackson, Poppleton was
seized with convulsions He covered
and cringed in fear of something inyisi-
BILE as delrium seized him. The only
one in the wagon was Officer Haisch,
Sergeant Ellison having dropped OF, an d
the patrol wagon began to swing and
sway over the icy streets as Officer Bun
dy loosened his hold on the lines.
son, take 'em away, somebody save me,
snakes! snakes" screamed the man above
the roll of the wagon aud the clatter of
the horses hoofs on the ice. "Some of you
help me, save me from 'em. They're all
over me, on my feet, don't you see 'em?
Take them of, oh, somebody save me.
Hold to my hands," he begged of the
officer, who had released one of his
| hands.
The maniac. writhing, fell to the bot
| tom of the wagon, then got on his knees
to beg of officer Haisch to save him,
| then he tried to crawl out of the wagon
over The seat
81 can't help it," he screamed "Ob,
! snakes, see 'em, SEQ 'en. take 'em off oh,
my boots, my boots, the snakes are all
over my feet, save me, save me-
When near headquarters Poppleton
| became somewhat relieved from the hor-
rible snakes" lie sobbed "Praise God,
/ praise the Lord" in a thankful. weary,
signing tone of voice. Then he fell into
a stupor and when the patrol reached
the prison he was carried like log into
the station.
When Poppleton was put into the
| prison he lay on the floor on his face.
He felt better this morning aud was
J finad $3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
SEEMS A FAILURE.

Big Decrease in Exports and In
crease im Imports Under New
Tari fl Law.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The investi-
cations which the Republican members
OF the ways and means committee have
made into the workings OF the new
tariff law developed that the imports of
the first year under the new law amount
to over G6,000O00 in excess of those
under the last year of the Mckinley law.
This means that $106,000.000 in gold
went abroad to cay for these imports in
excess of the amount sent abroad
for that purpose during the pre-
ceding year It is also found
that the exports were $73.000,000 less in
the first year of the new law than in the
last year of the old law, which means
that we received $73, 100000 less in gold
from abroad for our exports than under
the last year of the Mckinley law The
conditions have vastly changed, the real
difference against US amounting to $780,
000,000 in gold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
RUSSIAN GOLD.
The Story Of Russia's Offer of
Gold to America.
Will She Renew the Offer
of 1t Now?
THREE YEARS AG
1t Was Declined But 1t Is Diff
ferent Now.
Cleveland Might Rather Take It
Than an English Loan.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The facts in
regard to Russia's offer in 1898 to sup
ply this government with gold with which
to help to meet the emergency existing
at that time are gradually coming
to light 1t can now be stated on un-
questionable authority that during the
panic of three years ago, which resulted
in heavy Withdrawals of gold for export,
the czar of Russia, through his minister
here, Prince Cantacuzene, offered to the
government loan of S60,0O0,000 for the
term of three years. No specific
rate of interest was named, nor
was any detail az to terms of
repayment entered into, the proposition
not passing to this stage. 1t was simply
n generous offer of a nation on Darticu-
larly friendly terms with ours and was
not coupled with any hard conditions
such as might have been reasonably
expected from power on less friendly
footing with the United States.
Nr Cleveland, after due deliberation,
very courteously declined the offer. He
recognized the unselfish generosity Of
the offer and the very friendly feeling
that prompted it, but he was unwilling to
accept, fearing that at some future time
it might result in entanglements
with other European nations, which
it always has been the policy of the
United States to avoid. The offer has
not since been repeated. In the event of
another bond issuse, however, it possibly
may result in the loan being placed with
Russian capitalists and it is probable
the president has given some thought TO
the advisabllity of proposing
terms with them rather than with
capitalists of other European ma
| tions in case ali OF the bonds are
not placed in the United States. at
present, however, the matter of bond
issue is occupying a secondary place
with the president as the more pressing
matter of the selection of the members
of the Venezuelan d boundary commission
is consuming pra ctically his entire time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
OUR WOOLEN MILL.
It Seems That the Machinery Is to Go e
Las Vegas.


It Seems That the Machinery Is to Go to
Las Vegas.
From the following article which ap-
pears in the Las Vegas, New Mexico,
Daily Optic of December "a it would
appear that the Topeka wooden mill ma
chiuery, which was bought by the Santa
Fe company at public auction on No
vember 80 for s., ,359 25 is to be sold to a
company in that city organized for the
purpose of esta bisshing a wooden factory
The following telegram was received,
this morning, dated Topeka, Kansas,
December 24tn, 1895:
Geo. Arnot:
William Appleyard leaves here. this
afternoon, for Las Vegas. Please ar
range meeting of the citizens for Thurs
day, as indicated in your letter to Ap-
pleyard of the 18th. It is important
that matters be brought to a focus as
quickly as possible, SO as to enable him
to return here and attend the sale which
takes place on Monday next.
C. S. SUTTON.
This telegram has reference to the pur-
chase of wooden machinery, of which
Las Vegas has it in it's own hands to pos
sess, and there need be no comment here,
as TO the advisability of establishing a
wooden factory in this city.
In accordance with the above, meet
ing of the citizens of Las Vegas is here
by called for Thursday evening, at 8
o'clock, at the council chambers of the
City hall. 1t is important that the rep
resenta:ive citizens of the city should be
present, that the matter be brought be-
fore them plainly aud thoroughly dis
cussed. F. E. OLNEY, Chairman.
GEO ARNOT Secretary
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to the wind for help to throw private
bill into this great hopper.
Last congress the pensiona committee
considered only those prlvsse claims
which came within the personal know
ledge of members of the committee. OF
course these embraced only a small
fraction of the bills introduced. This
session nothing better or as good even
can be hoped for because the number of
bills is larger.
Members who are familiar with pen
sion legislation and pension claims say
there is no way for those who ask pri-
vate bills to be introduced to get relief
until some amendments to the general
pension law are made.
These amendments will probably be
effected from time to time, so that finally
all entitled to pensions, who are now
kept out of them by technicalities in the
law. will get their just dues
The members of the Kansas delegation
are confronted by this same condition.
Each member is doing whatever he can
for the soldier. There is not one who is
not deluged with letters, asking that
claims be looked up or that private bills
be introduced. These are all attended
TO- but, as previously stated, there is lit
tie hope for private bills, and the mem
bers can't help it.
One of the general bills which has
been attracting wide attention among
old soldiers is that which Senator PETER
introduced in the senate. 1t makes a
pension vested right. Before pen
sion can be taken away according to
this, it is necessary for the government
to prove in the .. s. court that there WAS
fraud in securing it. If the charge is
not proven the government pays the
costs.
Senator PETER had bill on this same
line taking such cases before a .. 8.
Baker about it, who thought it best to
have the cases brought before the .. S.
court, otherwise the present statutes
would not be bettered any. Senator
Baker therefore drew a bill along this
line and Senator PETER introduced it in
| the senate.
This bill is intended to afford the relief
asked for by old soldiers all over the
country to prevent pensions being dis
continued or taken away.
Congressman Blue took a copy of this
| bill and introduced it in the house.
Senator PETER who has always shown
himself friendly to the pensioner and
active in his behalf has also introduced
his service pension bill.
Representative Curtis has introd uced
his bill raising the pensions of all wild
ows to $12 per month.
Representative Broderick has bill
similar to the one in the senate making
a pension equivalent to judgement
Representative kirkpatrick is at work
on a general pension bill.
Representatives CalderheaG, Long and
Baker are engaged in looking after pri-
vate claims aud bills only as yet.
| 1t will be seen, therefore, that every
member of the Kansas delegation is do
ing what he can for the cause of the ole
soldier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26

tee report on the bond bill says that the
secretary of the treasury now has the au-
thority, under the resumption act of 1875,
to issue and sell 10-year per cent bonds
and 4O-year per cent bonds to maintain
the fund for the redemption of United
States notes, that he has sold 100000
goo of the former description of bonds
and about $62, 100000 of the latter de-
scription of bonds in the past two years
and as he announces his intention to
avail himself of the authority given by
the resumption act and sell more high
rate and long term bonds if necessary,
the only question is whether it is not
clearly fer the public interests that he
should have authority TO sell lower rate
and shorter term bond.
The committee adds: SIN granting
this authority we have included in the
bill a provision that the proceeds of
bonds sold shall be used exclusively for
redemption purposes, our object being to
secure such a separation of the re-
demption fund from the ordinary cash
in the treasury as will maintain and
protect the reserve. We also pro-
vide that such bonds shall be offered for
sale in such a manner as to invite in
vestment among the masses of the peo-
pie"
OF the certificates of Indebtedness the
report says: ain our judgment the secre-
tary of the treasury should always have
such authority as this to meet temporary
deficiencies that are liable to arise Un-
less this authority is given the secretary
will indirectly use the proceeds of bonds
sold under the resumption act for re-
demption purposes to meet the deficien-
cy in the revenue as he has been doin g
the past two years and a half"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
PRETTY WELL SUITED.

Kansas Congressmen's Places on the
House Committees.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Most of the
house committees have met and organ
lied ready to do business The Kansas
members are generally we'll pleased
with their appointments. Representa-
tive Curtis got the only chairnanship,
that of the committee on expenditures Of
the interior department He also got
places on the Indian affairs and public
lands committees. He stands second on
the Indian committee which makes him
chairman in the chairman's absence and
puts him on all conference committees
about Indian affairs Representative
Broderick is third on the judiciary com
mittee which also makes him one of the
members of judiciary conference com
mittees. By reason of certain circum-
stances Mr.. Broderick's position is made
particularly important. Gen. d. B.
Henderson of Iowa who is chairman of
the committee is bothered a great deal
by an old army wound and in the last
congress was away great deal. Repre-
sentative Ray of New York keeps up his
law practice at home and so he is away
much of the time. When both are away
at the same time this leaves Mr.. Brode
rick at the head of his committee.
The new memb bers, with the exception
of Mr.. Long, got their preferences on the
committees and are OF course we'll
pleased.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
MAY BE CHANGED,
Said the Bond Bill Looks Toward Retire.
ment of the Greenbacks.

WASHINGTON. Dec 26.-There may be
an important change by the ways and
means committee in the bond bill before
the scheme is brought before the house
tomorrow. Considerable dissatisfaction
has arisen among the Republicans since
the text of the bill was made public, the
dissenters asserting that it could be used
by hostile administration for the per-
manent retirement of the greenbacks.
In yesterdays committee meeting a SINH
lar charge was made by the Democrats
that the Republicans proposed to secure
what they had always opposed and what
President Cleveland advocated-the re-
tirement of the greenbacks.
Accordingly, there will be a committee
meeting tomorrow morning to consider
an amendment prepared by Mr.. Hopkins
of Illinois, which follows:
Provided, That nothing herein con-
tanned shall be construed to repeal or
modify existing law which authorizes and
directs the reissue of said legal tender
notes.
Mr.. Hopkins is confident that the
amendment will be adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
VANDERBILT'S CASTLE.
Christmas Day at the North Carolina Es-
tnte of the New Yorker.

Christmas Day at the North Carolina Es-
tnte of the New Yorker.
BIITMoRE, n. c., Dec. 26.-George
Vanderbilt's $4,000, 900 castle was form
ally opened yesterday. All the tenants
on the estate, black and white, were
treated to Christmas tree and dinner,
and there was holiday reunion of nearly
fifty relatives end friends Of the owner
of Biltmore.
At dinner last evening there was a
wild boar, killed on the estate, and in
the multiplicity of courses was the
strictly local delicacy "'possum and
yellow yams." The yule logs and holly
and the mistletoe all came from the
mountain forests about the house. To-
morrow'night there will be servants
ball in the great barn, to which all the
guests will lend their presence. The
festivities, which include a fox hunt, a
'possum hunt, golf tournament. and a
tennis match, will last over New Years
dav
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
RcnInh Chnnfer Omcers.

Beulah chapter. No. "a o. E. 5, has
elected the following officers.
Mrs. NJ. L. Sargent, w. Matron; Mr..
l. D. Humphreys, W. Patron; Mrs. Bes-
sic Welman. a. Matron; Mrs. H. B.
Stevens, Treasurer; Miss Kate Whitson,
Secretary; Mrs. S. Keener, Couductress;
Mrs. M. L. Poindexter. a. Conduc;ress;
Mrs. White, Warder; Robt Edward, Sem
tinel.
Points of the star:
Adah, Miss Minnie Grief; Ruth, Miss
Katie Porter; Esther, Mrs. Welsh;
Martha Mrs. Wilson; Electa, Mrs. True
blovd; organist, Mrs. Humphrey.
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WHY PENSIONS COME SLOW.
There is Such an Enormous Number G
Private Pens ion Bills.

There is Such an Enormous Number of
Private Pens ion Bills.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-The pension
business which is put upon members of
congress is not only of sufficient magni-
tude to take up the most OF their time,
but it is overwhelming. Old soldiers
who are unable to get any satisfaction
through the department write their
mem Der or senator in congress and ask
him to Introduce private bill
This the member does, but he is at the
same time perfectly aware of the fact
that the bill will in all probability never
even receive consideration by the COM
mittee on pensions. This is an enforced
condition and one which no member can
help. He is perfectly willing TO intro
duce the bill and do what he can to
secure its passage, but he knows that all
his efforts will be of no use. The reason
of this is simply the enormous amount of
private pension bills before the pension
committee.
Before the end of the week there will
probably be 5000 private pension bills
| before the house committee on pensions.
It is simply an impossibility for the
committee to consider this number of
ciai@s, and SO it is almost like crying
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BOND ISSUE SATURDAY.

A Government Loan of 500, 100000 is
Expected Sure by that bay.
New YORK, Dec 26-The Evening
Post says: Several leading bankers
called on ]. Pierpont Morgan and Au-
gust Belmont today.
From one of them it was learned that
probably by tomorrow or Saturday the
public would receive assurance that an
other government loan would be success
fully hoated and that the amount would
be S1OO 100000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
oHAs. CURTIS UNCLE DEAD
Andrew Wise Dies Suddenly at HIS
Home North of Town.

Andrew Wise, aged 65, died very sud-
denly this morning at his home north of
town. He ate big Christmas dinner
yesterday and appeared as we'll as usual.
EARLY this morning he hai two severe
hemorrhages and died almost instantly.
Mr. Wise was an uncle of Congress
man Charles Curtis, and well known in
Topeka The funeral will be held to-
morrow at l o'clock at the home. The
interment is to be made in the family
burying ground at the north end of Har-
risOn street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
BRODIE'S RIVAL.

Henry Menfer of st. Paul, Jumps
from n I25 Foot Bridge and is Ar
rested.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 26.-In the
presence of large number of specta-
tors, Henry Menier jumped from the
Wabash street bridge into the Mississip-
pi river and coolly swan ashore uniniur-
ed. The height of the bridge is 1876
feet Whec Menier reached the bank
he was taken in charge by an officer and
locked up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
PENSIONS ALLOWED.
The Following Kansans Have Been Al
lowed Pensions. -

From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON Dec. -Original-Ho-
mer Lasater, Lakeside; John CLARK, Ma
tional Military Home. Leavenworth; VIM,
Cain, Elk City; ellison W. Waller, Mil
ford.
Increase George F. Jones, Abilene;
VIM. II. Munger, Harper; VIM. Smith,
Shawnee.
Restoration aud increase-Thomas p.
Higgins. deceased, Cedarville.
Reissue-Robert knight, Hoisington.
Original widows, etc.-Emeline E.
Enochs, McCracken; Sarah E. Smith,
Humboldt; Louisa J. Higgins, Cedarville;
Pauline Urech, St. Lawrence; Matilda
Marshall, Arkansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
OLATHE SHERIFF SHOT.

Charles Hindman, DeranSsd, Shoots
Sheriff Glover Perhaps Fatally.
OLATHE, Dec 26.-Intense excitement
prevailsin this city today over the shoot
ing of Sheriff Glover by Charles Hind
man, while the sheriff and his deputies
were trying to effect the capture of Hind
man, who for several days has been de-
ranged. Hindman had driven from
home his stepmother and barricaded
himself in the house saying he would
not be taken alive. After shooting the
sheriff who is perhaps fatally injured
Hindman surrendered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
Kingman Wants Switches.

The state board of railroad cemmis-
sioners will go to Kingman tomorrow TO
hear case in which the Hutchinson
Southern railroad is interested. This is
the railroad of which Byron Roberts is
receiver, and the commissioners some
time ago ordered some switches built.
The company has now asked for a re-
hearing, and the rehearing is to be given
at Kingman tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26

If so. get from your druggist today for
25c a bottle of Dr. Hands Collie Cure.
Every baby often has distressing collie.
DR.. Hands Collie Cure gives immediate
relief by removing wind from the sIom-
sch and uuieting the nerves, giving rest
full sleep. Mother, think of the worry
and anxiety this saves you. If your baby
is teething DIR. Hands Teething Lotion
for 25 cents soothes and relieves all pain.
Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
NO GRANITE TERRACE.

The Terracs Walls at tho Court House
Would Cost Too Much.
The county commissioners have de-
clared all the bids off fer building the
terrace walls and walks for the new
court house. The reason given for
their action is that the cost will be too
great The lowest bid was $6,233. 40 for
the walls and $400 for the walks
The commissioners had decided to
build the walls of Colorado granite but
the specifications will probably be
changed and the walls built of something
else.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets
on Dec. gath, 25th, 31sr and Jan. 1st at
rate of one and one third fares for the
round trip between all stations within geo
miles distance. Tickets will be limited
to Jan. 2nd for return passage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26

mail brings communications rendering
assistance of men and money for use BY
the president of the United States against
Great Britain. 1t seems to have been
taken for granted that the recent mes
sage of President Cleveland to congress
was taniamount to declaration of war
against England and writer's do not hesi-
tate to express their sentiments freely
and patrioticaliY.
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Rad Rnals Kent Them AMax.

On account of the bad roads there was
a very small attendance at the meeting
of the Shawnee County Horticultural
society today at Lincoln Post hall. The
men were to have furnished the dinner,
but on account of the small attendance
tie dining room was not opened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-26
Baker Reunion

The students and former students of
Baker university will hold a reunion
this evening at the first NJ. E. church
following the lecture by President
Cook, of the Illinois state normal, at the
high school building.
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KILLED AT COFFEYvILLE.
A CoIOred Boy Kills a White BOY With
q Stone There Today.

CoFFEYvILLE, Kan. Dec. 26-During
a fight, resulting from an old feud, San
ford Jones, q colored boy, struck Frank
Redmond, white boy, on the head with
a stone, crushing his skull. Redmond
cannot recover. Jones escaped. with the
offlcers in pursuit.
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Heaviest in Years.

SEDALIA. Mo, Dec 26-During the
rainfall of nine days which has just
ended nine and one half inches of water
fell, the heaviest known here since 1914
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KILLED SANTA CLAUS.
Professor Lawrence Saunders Killed by a
Nephew While Impersonating.

JACKSON. Miss, Dec. 26-Charles 8.
Young last night shot aud killed his
uncle. Prof Lawrence Saunders, mis-
/. taking him for Il burglar. Prof. Saun :
nders was disguised as Santa Claus and
visiting his sisters home, knocked for
admittance. Charles Young asked who
was at the door and receiving no reply,
he fired. killing Saunders instantly.
Prof Saunders was a brother of Worlds
Fair Commissioner Saunders from Mis-
sissippi and was we'll known throughout
the entire country.