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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
PRES. NORTON SPEAKS.
He Issues an Address to His Employ es IL
Brooklyn.

He Issues an Address to His Employ es in
Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN, Jan. 29.-The following
circular was issued last night by Presi-
dent Norton, of the Atlantic avenue
railroad, to his employees:
'.An the new men who come to us
during the trouble and have secured
positions are assured of their posi-
tions positively as long as they
desire to remain with the com
pany and it is my earnest wish that
all men who have stood by US at this time
shall remain with us, and they may rest
assured that the company will furnish
them with all the protection possible.
II desire to thank each and every one
of them for his very efficient service and
attention to our business during the past
two weeks.
II also desire to have it understood that
no man who was formerly with us shall
be put back on the road to the detriment
of the new men. Their places were made
vacant and they have been filed, l am
glad to say, by men who seem to be
thoroughly efficient and familiar with the
business.
This notice is issued because there is
some notion about the road that the new
men will not be retained. This is erron-
eous, so long as they desire to, and are
satisfactory to US, and conform to the
rules and regulations of the company.
"BENJ. NORTON, President"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
on COURT BUSINESS ONLY
Mr.. Buchan Says He Is Here-RepIies to
Mr.. Higgins.
TOpEKA Kan Ian 90 1SQ5

NIr. Buchan Says He Is Here-Rep1ies to
Mr.. Higgins.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 90, 1895.
To the Editor of the State journal:
My attention has been called to one of
the Hon. William Higgins tiresome in
terviews under the head of "Forty-two
Poker Rooms,'' in which he unwarrant-
edly uses the following language:
"'Bill Buchan of Kansas City, re-
presents, it is asserted, the legal end of
the gam bling and lottery lobby, and the
remaining members are not only repre-
sentative Kansas City but Wichita men"
l am in Topeka in attendance upon
the United States court, and l desire to
say that l have no employment, author
ity or REQ uest from anybody having in
terests that might be effected by legisla-
ton to represent them.
I have no influence to effect or control
legislation in any way, nor to secure Off
cial favor, and l have no desire or incli-
nation to do either; and further. Mr..
Editor, l have no ambition for noto-
riety of any kind, especially
through an interview or association
with "BIll' Higgins, and l only want
to observe that the faint evidences of vir-
tue expressed in thatE interview come
with i'll grace from the man, who, while
secretary of state was the paid agent
and used his official position to protect
and foster the operation of Pete"
Kline and Ed Findly in Kansas, and who
left the office that he had failed to honor,
and moved to Kansas City. Mo-, to live
on the bounty of these two men and join
them in their business, and now that
their fortunes have waned, he crawls
back here to Topeka to dabbIe in politI-
cal garbage.
In order to divine the motives of this
reformer, l might add further, Mr. Editor,
that Mr.. Higgins applied to me, at the
| Copeland hotel yesterday morning. for a
job ITO make expenses this winter" and
when, in reply, said l had no authority
or interest to represent any body, but was
only here at court, he was greatly disap-
pointed, and evidently rushed off to your
reporter to invoke the columns of your
lively paper to keep himself before the
public. to which have no objection, if
he leaves my name out
If anything further is needed to put
'BilP' in d proper light to your many
readers will add that am told by a
gentleman in a position to know that he
made personal application to the lead
ing gamblers of the state line for en-
ployment to prevent legislation against
| their business, but they declined his SER
vices. being too good business men to
risk retainer fee on William.
W. j. BUCHAN,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
THEY LOOKED FOR 1T.
British Financiers Talk GlibIy of Our
Business Condition.

British Financiers Talk G1ibly of Our
Business Condition.
LONDON, JAN Accommodating upon
the financial question in the United
States, Mr.. Burns. the managing partner
in London of J. P. Morgan & Co, said:
"All that we want is the issue of loan
specifically payable in gold: If that be
done. Europe will respond to any de-
mand made by America. There is
general belief in the ability of America
to pay in gold if she wishes to do so, but
there is now some doubt as to her good
faith, owing to the proceedings of the
agitators aud silverites.
"If the proposal of the latter prevails
there will be a currency panic. 1t would
instantly cause an immense contraction
in gold, as the 5000 00J, 900 of gold now
in circulation would cease to be currency
and would become merchandise. which
would be done for speculation, and things
would go from bad to worse very rap
idly
s.Of course we have no knowledge of
the plans of President Cleveland, but
from the tendency of events l should say
he will bring out gold loan. But the
silverites in congress probably can OBJ
struct the proposed action until March,
when really serious situation may arise.
ss'If another $50,OU0,000 is issued in the
same way as in the last two loans the
gold SO obtained will be exhausted in a
few weeks again. and no advantage will
be gained"
The manager of Barring Brothers was
more explicit. 'sWe have been looking
with astonshment for the last four or
five years." said he, ION the methods of
finance adopted by the United States.
We have foreseen what the result would
be. and we are not at all surprised at the
state of things now reached
Being asked what remedy he would
suggest, he answered.. "Well. think it
is the opinion of all the financial author
tiles that if America proposes to raise a
gold loan abroad. she can easily replen-
ish her treasury, but not otherwise.
What she has been doing recently is
taking her gold out OF one pocket and
putting it into another. The confidence
in American resources is so complete in
Europe that | can raise any amount of
money you require, but it must be on the
gold basis"
s'Suppose America should suspend
payment in gold?"
tsShe could not float her loan over
there" replied the banker.
"Of course you know that the silver
party is strong in congress?"
Yes, so | believe. But l have little
doubt that when things have been driven
to a sufficiently sharp crisis by the
method now pursued, America will right
herself by raising gold loan. She can
do so at any moment"
= All the financial authorities here are
awaiting careful reading of President
Cleveland's message, after which they
will speak freely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
BLACK BOB CASES.

Taking of Testimony Before the Master in
Chancery Commenced To-Day.
The taking of testimony in the Black
Bob Indian land case commenced this
afternoon before David Overmyer, spec
ial master in chancery.
This case has been pending twenty
years and Rankin Mason was first ap-
pointed master three years ago. He re-
signed when he was appointed assistant
United States district attorney and David
Overmyer was appointed in his place.
The case involves the titles to 10000
acres of land in johnson county, which
were granted to the Shawnee Indians,
and afterward sold by them to ex-Gover-
nor Thomas Carney and w. r. Wagstaff.
The lands had been settled by farmers,
and the question of the titles was at once
taken to the United States court. Since
then both Wagstaff and Carney have
died. By agreement the title to 1000
acres has been adjusted by the settlers
paying $3.50 per acre to Carney's heirs.
w G. Perry represents the government
at the hearing. Ex- Attorney. General
Little, l. o. Pickering and II. L Burgess
the settlers, F. R. Ogg the Indians.
Rossington, Smith s. Dallas the heirs of
Thomas Carney, and John w. Day tho
heirs of w. r Wagstaff
1t is thought the taking of testimony
will be completed at this hearing which
will require three or four days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
NEW SENATOR'S.
The New York Chamber of Commerce
Sends Endorsement of the Message.

The New York Chamber of Commerce
Sends Endorsement of the Message.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29-The creden-
tials of Mr. Cullom, of Illinois, for the
term beginning March 4th next. were
presented to the senate today by his col
league, Mr.. Palmer.
The credentials of VIM. H. Sewell, of
New Jersey, were presented by Mr.. Nc
Pherson, who will be succeeded by Mr.
Sewen.
Mr.. Hill Dem, N. " presented res
olution from the New York chamber of
commerce, passed with but one dissent
ing vote. heartily approving the fiuan
cial course of the president as given in
his message yesterday, and urging CON-
gress to aid in sustaining the govern
ment's integrity and in meeting the
emergency by an issue of bonds as sug-
gested by the executive. The resolution
adds that while monetary reform is re-
quisite yet it should not be undertaken
until recommended by thoroughly
qualified commission.
Mr. Voorhees,, from the committee on
finance, presented compilation of all
the laws bearing on the issue of paper
money.
1t was ordered printed as part OF the
financial literature being prepared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
DOINGS In CONGRESS-.
The Springer Bill Taken Up by House
Currency COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The house
committee on banking aud currency
started at II o'clock today upon what
promises to be q long consideration of
the administration bill According to
present indications the committee will
be in session all day. Practically no
progress was made during the early part
of the day, and all indications point to a
rethreshing of the whole financial ques-
ton in all its phases.
Representative Cox (Dem., Tenn..l be-
gan business by a motion to report the
bill to the house. which at once aroused
a chorus of opposition. Three other
Republicans, Henderson (IlLe Brossius
Penn. J, and Haughen (Wis.), objected
strenuously to what they termed sum-
mary action, and Representative Cobb
Dem, Ala-,) declared that he would
never vote to report the bill to the house
in its present form. Thereupon Rep
resentative Russell (Rep., Coun.) made
motion that the committee proceed to
the consideration of the bill, which was
agreed to informally.
In the course of the discussion Rep
resentative Walker rep, Mass.) op-
posed the proposition of a fifty year
term for the bonds and gave notice
that he would offer an amendment for a
shorter term. Other Republicans stood
with him on this objection and also gave
it as their views that greenbacks should
not be retired unless the circulation were
kept up to its present volume by
replacing the retired greenbacks with
national bank notes. Representative Cox
gave notice that he would move to sub
stitute for the administration bill, the ill
fated Carlisle bill with certain amend
ments of his own, which have been out
lined heretofore. They may be adopted
by the committee a rule limiting the time
for debate on amendments, which will
somewhat expedite matters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
WOULD GO AWAY.

Edward Annis, a Laborer, Becomes Insane
From Prolonged Illness.
Edward Annis. a laborer living at 1929
Clay street, is evidently insane. He has
been sick for some time with stomach
trouble and has been exhibiting
violent symptoms toward him.
self and his young wife for some time.
Today he declared his intention of going
away and went to the Santa Fe depot
with that object. Mrs. Annis told the
police about 1t and Sergeant Steele went
to the depot to take him home. He will
be placed in the asylum if he gets no
better.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
BISSELL TO RESIGN.
1suInored That the Postmaster General
Will Retire.

ASuEored That the Postmaster General
viii Retire.
New YORK, Jan. ga Washington
dispatch to the Evening Post says: The
first break in the Cleveland cabinet is
about to occur. Postmaster General Bis
sell will retire from the head of his de-
partment with the end of the present
session of congress.
Current report says William T. Wilson
of West Virginia will succeed, but it is
denied in high circles that any choice of
a successor has been made by the presi-
dent. Mr.. Bissell has absolutely refused
to discuss the subject in any of its phases
for publication.
Postmaster General Bissell today said
that there was no truth whatever in the
report that he intended to resign from
the cabinet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
THE FT. SCOTT BOARD.
The Police Commissioners Named for That
Place Today.

L
Place Today.
The Fort Scott board of police commits
sioners, the only board which remained
to be appointed, was named by Governor
Morrill, today. j. J Stewart is president,
F. A. Lyon secretary. and W. D. Lowrey
the Democratic member. The appoint
ments are said to be satisfactory to the
temperance people. w. D. Lowrey is
said to be in favor of the so-called liberal
policy toward the Joints, but being the
Democratic member the temperance
people who were here to lool. after
the selection agreed to the appointment.
j. ]. Steward is an official member in the
Methodist Episcopal church, vice presi-
dent of the State bank, and is a strong
temperance man. F. A. Lyon is rail
road man, and is said to be strongly in
favor of enforcing the prohibitory law.
W. D. Lowrey, the Democratic member,
is foreman in the Missouri Pacific shops
at Ft. Scott
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
SHOTS WE'RE FIRED.
The Trouble Between Strikers and Militia
Continues at Brooklyn.

BROOKLYN, Jan. 29.-Stoaes and bricks
assailed the militia pickets at the Ridge
way station of the Brooklyn Hights rail
road company little before daylight
today. The three companies of the Attn
regiment on duty there were called out
and several shots fired in the direction
from which the missiles had been
thrown.
1t is not known that any one was hurt
A gang of six track cleaners were at
tackled and badly beaten by a mob mum
bering about seventy five at Flushing
and Nostrand avenues while at work re-
moving snow from the Flushing avenue
line at daylight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
THE HOUSE.

1he members Enjoy Some More Excite
mont Over Parliamentary Intricacies.
About twenty bills were introduced
this morning in the house.
Speaker Lobdell presented his first
Dill this morning, being an act to author
ize corporations to issue preferred stool
Mr.. Blair presented a bill to divide
the state into- eight congressional dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
LEAyENWORTH's BOARD.

1t Was Confirmed by the Senate This
Afternoon.
The senate this afternoon, in open ses-
sion, confirmed the recently appointed
board of police commissioners for Leav-
enworth. The postponement of this ac-
tion in the senate's secret session this
morning was due to the absence of Sen
ator Lucien Baker. The senators re-
ceived authentic word later that the
board was highly satisfactory to Baker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
HONEY Is ALL GONE.

The LegisIature Has Used Up the 100000
Appropriation.
The appropriation of $4,000 which
the legislature made the first of the ses-
sion to defray its running expenses has
been exhausted A bill appropriating
$4,000 more will be introduced in the
house today or tomorrow to give the
members and employees a chance to pay
their hoard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
John Il. Gentry In Topeka.

John R. Gentry, of Sedalia. Mo, owner
of the famous trotter of that name, was
in Topeka few moments this forenoon,
on his way to Pueblo, Colo Mr.. Gentry
has several fine horses in his paddock at
Sedalia, and tells about colt he has that
he SAYS will soon distance John r. Mr..
Gentry is a young looking matt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29

comptroller of the currency, and presi-
dent of the Chase National bank: E. z.
Wright, president of the National Park
bank. and several other well known
bank presidents all Thoroughly approved
the message"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29

LONDON, Jan. 29.-F Antonio Navar-
70, the husband OF Mary Anderson Ma
varro, the former actress, informs the
Associated Press that she has quite re-
covered from her illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
TO ANNUL ITS CHARTER.

Attorney General VIII Take Action
Against the Trolley Company.
ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 29.-The attorney
general has decided to give hearing
tomorrow in the application of the peo-
pie to annul the charter of the Brooklyn
Heights railroad for not operating its
limo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-29
Anil Toxfne Free of DUTY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 The house
ways and means committee agreed to re-
port favorably bill to admit anti-toxine
free of duty.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-22
a PrIncely Estate.

The negotiations between James II .
Renick, Esq, Of Failing Spring, and
Hon. Il. Hickman Jarrett, Of Blue Sui
phur district, involving the sale by the
former and the purchase by the latter
of about 4S9 acres of valuable grazing
land near Blue Sulphur Springs, were
consummated here last week. Mr.. Jar
rett now has deed for the land agree
ing to pay for the same the sum of
S9,oOO, III one, two, three and four year
installments, a lien being retained for
the deferred payments. He now has in
one body tract of over 1000 acres,
and being, in the opinion of good judges,
the finest body of land in Greenbrier.
and probably as fine as any in the State.
The greater part Of it is as level as Il
floor, lying along the banks of Muddy
creek and contiguous streams, and well
adapted to the production of all the ce-
reals grown in this State. The bulk of
this land, however, is covered by blue
grass sod as fine as can he found in the
famous blue grass region of Kentucky,
and, as heretofore, will probably con-
ttnue to be used exclusively as a range
for shorthorn steers for years to come.
The price paid, considering the times,
is regarded as good, but even had it
been greater we would still havo con-
graduated Mr.. Jarrett upon this spen-
did addition to his princely domain.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-22
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not q
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, and is a regular prescrip-
ton. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination Of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-22

The Teachers Institute for Poca
hontas county was held last week. The
Times has this to say about Prof. Jas.
L. Rucker, of our town, who conducted
it: The usual exercises have been car.
ried through, and all haye had an inter-
esting time. The instructor has a
knack of drawing out work from the
teachers and makes it easy for them to
tell what they know. This is the
second Institute held by Prof. Rucker
in this county. AS is well known, he
Is prominent in educational circles Of
the State. His home is in Lewsburg,
where he is Principal OF the public
school. He is at the present time
prominently mentioned as the future
nominee of his party for State Superin-
tendent of Free Schools in 1885,"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1895-08-22
Death OF Mrs. Anderson.

Mrs. Mary Price Anderson, wife of
Major j. G.. Anderson, of Wheeling,
died at their summer residence at Noun
tain Lake Park, last Thursday, the 18th
inst, from cerebral congestion Her
remains reached Lewisburg last Sunday
morning accompanied 10y Major Alder
son, Rev. Herman Stoetzer, Miss Nellie
Anderson, Miss Jennie Price and DR..
ROb't McChesney. The funeral SER
vices were held in the Presbyterian
church at IL O'Clock, Reys. w. Nee.
White and r.. l.. Telford officiating,
and the remains were afterwards taken
to the. Stuart burying ground, four
miles below town, where she was laid to
rest 10y the side of her ancestors.
Mrs. Anderson was the eldest daugh-
ter of the late Gov. Samuel Price of
| this town, and her mother was grand
daughter of Col. John Stuart, the pio-
neer of Greenbrier. She was born in
Lewisburg, April 22nd, 1910, and was
married to Major Anderson February,
26th, 1874.
Mrs. Anderson was a person who pos
sessed all the graces that crown woman
hood. She was lady OF rare culture,
Il strong, intellectual face, combined
with refinement that made her one of
Natures noble woman, and her life was
a daily illustration Of the charm of a
Christian character. She was noted
for her charitable WORK, that was always
done without 0stentatiOn.
The esteem in which Mrs. Anderson
was held in this community was mani
tested by the large attendance at the
funeral. The body rested in metal
lined casket, the outside of which was
covered with black broadclOth, with
elegant silver mountings. On the lid
was a large silver plate inscribed with
the name and dates Of birth and death
of the deceased, and above it a silver
sheaf of wheat with the inscription
"And they shall bring their sheaves
with them" The opening hymn was
my days are gliding swiftly by" after
which Rev. Mr.. White read selections
from the 2lst and 22nd chapters OF
Revelations and then offered feeling
prayer. The second hymn was " My
faith looks up to Thee" Rev. Mr.
Telford delivered an appropriate dis
course, when the ceremonies at tn,
church concluded 10y singing her favor
ite hymn Jesus, lover of my soul. "
The casket, that had been covered Will
floral tributes Of beautiful design, wal
then conveyed to the old Stuart buryinl
ground followed by long procession Of
carriages. The pall-bearers were Mai
b. F. Eakle, Capt. w. M. Tyree, Judg,
A. G. Snyder, Thomas III. Dennis, j
w. Arbuckle, f. ID. Withrow, DIR
Sam1 G. Beard, e.. b. Buster, r. z
Rittenhouse, $. b. Mason, Geo. L. AR
gabrite and .. p. Sydenstricker.