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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
Harper's Weekly
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HARPER'S WEEKLY is a journal
Tor the whole county, It deals with the
events of the world that are important to
Americans.
In carrying out this policy, in 1895,
JULIAN RALPH visited China and Japan,
and lourneyed through the West; RICH
ARD HARDING DAVIS took trip through
the Caribbean Sea; the evolutions CT the
new navy were described and illustrated
by RUFUS F. ZoGBAUM; FREDERIC REM
INGToN, presented studies of Army and
Frontier life; PoULTNEY BIGELow at
tended the opening of the KEEL Canal.
/ In 1896 like attention will be given to
every notable happening. The chief
events in art, literature and music and
the drama will be artistically presented,
w. D. HowELLs, in the new department,
Life and Letter, will discuss in his in
teresting way books and the social ques-
tions of the time. E. S. MARTINS spright-
ly gossip of the Busy World will be con-
tinued The progress of the Transports
ton Commission around the World will
be followed, aud CAsPAR ". WHITNEY
will conduct the department of Amateur
Sport.
In 1895 will occur a Presidential cleo
ton. In its editorials and through its
political cartoons the " EEkLY will con.
tinue to be an independent advocate Of
good government and sound money.
In fiction the WEEKLY will be es-
pecially strong. 1t will publish the on
ly novel of the year by W. d. HowELLs,
and a stirring serial of Scotch feud, by
S. r. CROCKETT. The short stories
selected are of unusual excellence and
interest. In every respect HARPERS
WEEKLY will maintain its leading
place in the illustrated journalism of the
world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
IN RAILROAD CIRCLES,
Hearing of Testimony in NJ. A. &
B. Case Completed.
NOTES ABOUT KANSAS RAILROADS.
Gossip Among the Railroad Men of
KanSas-Items Personal and Other

KanSas-Items Personal and Other
wise.
railroad men in every department in Kan
SaS are requested to furnish items to this COZ
umn. Matters of news, stories, accidents, an
ecdotes and communications OF all kinds VIII
receive attention, and be given pace II sulta-
Bile. The name of the writer should be attach
ed. 1t viii not be published unless desired. Ad-
dress Railroad Reporter, state Journal
Special Master W. c. Perry yesterday
completed tho hearing of the testimony
in reference to the intervening petition
brought by the receivers of the Santa Fe
in the NJ. A s. B. foreclosure suit, which
is to be tried in the United States circuit
court early in January.
The NJ. A. 81 B. road is owned jointly
by the Santa Fe and Union Pacific com
panies, and operated under contract by
the Santa Fe as distinct and separate
liue When the Santa Fe receivers took
possession of that system, they found
that the n. A & B. road was not paying
operating expenses, and could not
continue to operate unless an ad-
vance or loan of several thou
sand dollars could be procured. This
loan, the receivers decided to make
from the funds of the Santa Fe, and ad-
vanced $53, 900 to be used in perfecting
equipment, repairing track, and better
ing the road generally.
When a receiver was appointed for
that road in February, 1895, and the
foreclosure suit commenced, the receiv-
ers of the Santa Fe filed an intervening
petition asking that the court issue an
order making the advanced $4,000
preferred claim, which should be paid
prior to any other claims.
At about that time an agreement was
entere d into by the Santa Fe and Union
Pacific for the allowance of constructive
mileage in favor of the N. A. and b.
road in the matter of freight traffic,
which was customary in the operation of
short lines, giving that road the benefit
of an unequal proportion.
A short time ago the Union Pacific
fled an answer to the petition stating
that they held that if it was proper
to allow constructive mileage now,
it would have been proper to have al
lowed that mileage since the date of the
original contract between the two COM
panies, and that if such had been done
the deficiency would not have been as
great, and consequently the advance of
$4,000 would not have been necessary.
On this line they ask that the freight
receipts from date of original contract be
examined and the amount on the pro-
portion now existing be determined, that
amount to be deducted from the advance
made by the receivers.
The court appointed W. c. Perry as
special master to take the testimony in
reference to the case and report same.
The Santa Fe has proved that the loan
was made, and that it was absolutely
necessary to maintain the operation of
the road, and it now remains to be seen
what action the court will take.
1t may be possible that the matter viii
be settled by the auditors of the two
roads before the time set for the hearing
of the foreclosure suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
PARTIAL LIST OF GOODS Ct m
SOLD FOR y 4sVU
Sterling Silver Goods.

Cream Ladies', Pickle Forks, Sugar
longs, BouiIIon Spoons, nustard
Spoons, Sugar Shells, Olive Forks,
Butter Picks, Dessert Forks, Tea
spoons, Corsage Pins, Dress Sets,
Dress Buckles, Tie Clasps, Stamp
Box, Watch Pocket, Key Rings, Hat
Marks, SatcheI Checks, Buttonhool<s,
Napkin Rings, MustaChe Combs, Hair
pins, CoIarettes, BonbOn Spoons, Silk
Belts (sterling trimmed, Card Cases
(sterIing trimmed), Child's Bib Hold
ers, Napkin Holders, TOothbrushes,
Pocket Knives, Ice Cream Spoons,
Pocket Toothpick Holders, Side Combs,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Quown and W. c. Robb have been pro-
noted to the position of conductors
Firemen Frank Murray, Dick Lisk,
Bert Hamilton, Gus Ebling. John Nc
Kenna and Charles Petrie of the Union
Pacific at Junction City have been pro-
NOTED to engineers.
F. Il. Cane, for the past four years day
yard master of the Union Pacific at Sa.
lima, recently resigned to take position
as brakeman on that road running out
of junction City. Brakeman Joe LANCER
of junction City has taken his position
in the Salina yards.
A special excursion train of seven
coaches, arranged each year by the Wa
bash railroad for the accommodation of
the wealthy people of st. Louis, will
leave that city on January Is, running
over the Wabash to Kansas City and out
Of Kansas City over the Santa Fe to Ell
Paso, en- route to the City of Mexico,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

A small provincial paper, referring to
a man who had a reputation for a care
less toilet, announced as follows:
''Mr. Makeup will wash himself be-
fore he assumes the Office of parish
clerk
On reading this Makeup was furious,
and he demanded a retraction, which
the paper made thus:
'Mr. Makeup requests US to deny
that he will wash himself before he as
sumes the Office of parish clerk. Tit
Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
OVER THE LINES.

Personals and Items From the Kansas
Railroads.
Charles Randle, former Santa Fe
brakeman. is now running on the Frisco,
between Monet and Neodesha.
Freight Brakeman ", s Jones of the
Union Pacific at Junctinn City, has been
promoted to the position of conductor.
Union Pacific Brakeman Duvall of
junction City had the fingers of one
hand badly mashed while making q
coupling last week.
Missouri Pacific brakemen J. n, Nc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
Brought to Time.

Mrs. Ferry-Dear, that necktie is get
ting frightfully seedy.
Mr.. Ferry-I guess it will do for an
other week or two.
Mrs. Ferry-George Ferry, if you
don't come home tonight with a new
tie on, shall buy you one myself =
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Didn't Know How Long His Arm Was.
Nell-What stupid fellow Mr.. Softly
is.
Believes, isn't he'll But what has
he been doing now?
Nell-Oh, nothing-only we were
talking last night about how many inch
es it was around my waist, and he said
he wished he had a tape measure so
that we could see.-Somerville Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
Importance of the FIapgs.

a general manager says: When you
are seated in one of the palace cars of
fast train and feel yourself swinging
around sharp curve at the rate of fifty
miles an hour, has it ever struck you
how much your life. as we'll as the lives
OF all the other passengers, depends up
on piece of steel or iron not more than
IL inches thick? Do you know that
the f1ange on the front wheel of the en-
CINE or any of the coaches is all that in
tervenss between life and eternity, SO
far as many of the passengers are con-
cernedf There may be haw-in GER
tain part of the periphery of the wheel
undetected by the inspectors, which may
run for months before the weak spot
happens to strike the curve in such a
place as will subject it to the severe
strain and cause it to break and derail
the train. Railroad companies should
insist on all wheels being removed that
chow any defects or unusual wear on
their fanges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Have you seen the Marcella. Imperial
and Eulalie cuts of Libbey Glass Co?
Just drop in as you go by and see if
you do not think they are works of art.
We are sole agents for Libbey Glass Co.,
in this city.
FARNswoRTH s. AsHBY,
603 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
Goods on Display Wednesday, Dec. IL
TRAMPS IN RANKS.
A Drilled Army Threatens to Burn a Town
if not Fed.

Drilled Army Threatens to Burn a Town
if not Fed.
CUMBERLAND, Wis, Dec 5.-An army
of tramps, sixty-two in number, marched
into town last night in ranks almost equal
in discipline to the parade of company
of militia They made formal demands
for food and shelter, threatening to set
the town on fire if refused. A posse of
100 citizens captured three of the leaders
and took them to Jail
The structure is not substantial, and,
with the assistance of their associates on
the outside, the prisoners escaped. An.
other chase was given by the citizens.
Several shots were fred before the pris-
oners were recaptured. Then a strong
guard was placed around the Jail.
The streets are being patrolled by
armed men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
observation-disclosures

Are attracting attention by their exhibit
ton of the cuts of Edison's Electric
Dolls. If the entertainment is as anus
ing as the sketch it will be hit indeed.
First Methodist church Friday night.
Admission. ten cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Have you seen our line of Banquet
lamps? Everything marked in plain
figures. Come in aud pick out your
lamp, we know you will be suited
FARNsWoRTH s. AsHBY,
SOB Kansas ave,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Are you looking for a dinner set Tor
every day use? We have an A Meakin's
semi porcelain set of 103 pieces for
SO 80 or 112 piece set of another facto-
~ for IS 90. Drop in and see these Sets
FARNswoRrH 81 AsHBY,
603 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Smooth as silk is ;he way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, 1l2
and ia W. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea- twenty-five cents
a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Try Washburn's pure apple cider, 10
cents per gallon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Have never been exhibited west of
Washington. D. c., and it is owing to
the fact that Professor Fletcher is visit
ing friends in Topeka that we will be
favored
The paraphernalia comes direct from
Washington except the electrical appar-
atus, for which the Epworth League is
indebted to the Edison Electric company
of this city.
First Methodist church Friday night
Admission. ten cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Don't fail to see our line of lamps and
their different trimmings. Just received
some new silk shades which we think
are beauties, and these with our com
plete line of globes make fine trim
ming for any lamp.
FARNswoRTH & AsHBY,
sos Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Softi Soft! Soft! feel the wooIens wash
cd by the Peerless, 112 and ia west 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

r. I. Jones, who has been keeping the
meat and grocery store at 1875 Kansas
avenue for the past six years. will move
to 109 East Sixth street about December
12. He will undoubtedly make his COM
petitors hustle in that neighborhood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Smoke "Littls GEN." best sc cigar made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

Mineral water.
The finest IN the west. Come and try it
J. ". PHILLIPS. 612 VI. Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05

railroad men in every department in Kan
sas are requested to furnish items to this col
ecdoteS and communications of all kinds Will
receive attention, and be given place if suita-
bic. The name of the writer should be attach
ed. 1t will not be published unless desired Ad-
dress railroad Reporter. State journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-05
BuckIen-s ArnIca SaIve.

The best Salve in The world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores. letter, Chapped Hands. Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by ]. L.
Jones, sol Kansas ave.
Give US trial-Peerless Steam Laun-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-07
A Hominr pigeon Race.

San Francisco. April s.-The pigeons be-
longing 10 III. Mills and F. Holman. of
Portland Or. which are TO participate in
a 7no-mile race for 500 side on the 10th
of june left this city on their second
training trip this evening AT O'Clock.
There are fourteen of the birds. seven be-
longing 10 Mr. Mills and seven 20 Mir.
Hoffman, and they are being trained by
Mr.. B. Stroalss. Two of them left on
their first trial trip March II at 2 o'clock
IN the morning. Mr.. Strouss received a
letter from Portland Friday saying that
one of the pigeons had arrived. making
the trip in nine hours. while the other
pigeon arrived three hours later. The
distance Is supposed 10 be 700 miles on an
air line. Both birds arrived In good con-
dition. They were all shipped back here
Thursday OF this week and will make one
trial trip after the one started YESTERDAY
before the match in June. When the
pigeons scared into the air yesterday
morning they circied about over the city
for less than a minute. and then satisfy
ing themselves as 70 the proper direction,
they took wing for the north and were
soon lost 20 view among the clouds. II
Is expected that some OF them will make
the trip in less than eight hours. or at
tho rate OF nearly hundred miles an
hour. They VIII be sent back soon after
their arrival for the third trip.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-07
in business by Mr.. Cannon. for the Mill

IN business BY Mr.. Cannon. for the mill
ionaire Rad 70 children os rs own-
The hard times made Il very difficult
for Mr.. Cannon 10 put his affairs into
proper shape. rich as he was. ard his
health finally suocuU1bei 20 the strain OF
work He began 70 feel that life would
be a useless burden unless he could ind
somebody % sympathize with him sin
eereIy Nrs. Ward had meanwhile re-
turned TO Helena, but he thought OF her
more and more as the only person IN the
world who could cheer him IN his tire
some tasks SO ne went 70 Helena and
asked Mrs Ward 70 marry him. She de-
INJURED for while. rejecting upon what
people would say about wedding be-
tween a man less than six months widow
ed and a woman recently divorced bat
NJ Cannon ufea9Sd that he was weak
and 5ishezrs e4lea and that she was the
only woman in the world who could heln
him continue his useful career. She there
fore consented. and the marriage was
solemnized IN private. c. h. Baraer and
the Rev. Mr.. Webb. a Protestant Epis-
copal clergyman. being the only witnesses
Fearing that his creditors and other
business associates might think him men
tally derange.i II they heard that ne had
married a woman much younger than
himself so scoB after the demise OF his
first wife Mr. Cannon asked MS bride TO
spite OF these precautions, however. the
Helena newspapers guessed at the truth
in a wild, uncertain way. and SommGni-
Gated their gueSses 10 their Spokane con-
ternporaries. In . txinkisng the people of
both towns were treated 20 sensational
stories OF a multi-miilionalre larsd into
matrfmoRy by wild adventures. Mr.
Cannon knew nothing of them for nearly
a fortnight. because he was taken danger
ously I'll soon after the wedding. ard left
Helena for New York as soon as he was
able TO travel. Mrs. Cannon came to New
York, too, but not With her husband,
for loyal 10 his wish 10 keep their mar
rage secret she travelled in company
with her little daughter. whom she wish
ed to place in an Eastern scnool."
In reply 10 criticisms made at Spokane
Mr.. Cannon published a long and pathetic
letter defending his course IN business
and matriEnony He had lately lived very
quietly. most of the time In the East. At
Spokane which called him ITS father. he
was universally beloved for his public
spirit and generosity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-07
Clallam County Warrants.

Port Angeles. April 6.-Speciai.-The
Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce fas
sent the following communication to the
board of county commissioners. and the
officers say that 1t is not intended merely
as threat or suggestion. but that they
mean business and will enjoin the coun-
~ from issuing warrants for unnecessary
expenses:
At meeting OF this chamber held this
day. the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, This county by Its commits
sioners has issued warrants far in ex-
cess OF the'amount allowed by law: and
Whereas. The indebtedness OF the
county is constantly growing larger in
place of being reduced: and
Whereas. In the opinion OF this cham
ber a halt must be called some time to
prevent the complete bankruptcy Of the
county and consequent confiscation of
the assessabie property therein: be II
Resolved, That a respectful address he
presented TO the honorable board of coun-
~ commissioners. asking that they incur
no further liability on behalf OF the
county, and that they instruct the county
auditor 10 issue no warrants for any pur-
pose except for the actual running ex-
penses of the county. such as salaries for
county officials and supplies actually
needed at the courthouse.
"Now therefore, In compliance there
with we beg TO submit that as the IN
debtedness of this county is far In ex-
cess OF the legal limit, and is constantly
increasing. and our warrants are worth
practically nothing at present in the mar
ket and as the amount of interest an
nually accruing against the county is
equal TO almost 20 per cent. OF the tax
levy, and as the burden on taxpayers at
the present time Is almost unbearable.
and amounts in some cases 10 confisca-
ton of the property. therefore we most
respectfully ask, as taxpayers and citi-
zens. that you do not incur any further
indebtedness on behalf OF the county. sx-
cept for the actual necessities or the
county to be reduced to the very lowest
possible figures consistent with the proper
manaCeinent OF its affairs.
I'm the absence of such action on the
part of your honorable body we shall he
compelled 10 enjoin the issue Of any war
rants whatever, except for salaries and
the actual necessities of the county.
I'm conclusion, we wish 10 disclaim any
intention TO dictate 70 your honorable
body or I'm any way interfere with you in
the performance or your official duties;
We are simply acting in the way of self
protection and are thoroughly satisfied
that nfne-;enths of the taxpayers OF the
county will agree with us in the stand we
are taking In this matter"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-07
More Tammany Leaders Arrested.

New York. April Slight men indicted
yesterday by the extraordinary grand
Jury were placed under arrest this morn
ing. George c. Clausen, formerly park
commissioner and AT one time president
OF public parks. and ex-Park Commits
sioner Strauss were the first 10 reach 20
lice headquarters Police Captain Eiili-
lea. ex-Park Commissioner Abraham
Upper. Patrolmen Hugh Cassidy. Edward
+. Miley and John NJ. Thall arrived soon
afterward.
Superintendent Brynes this morning
suspended from duty Capt. killilea and
three patrolmen. Miney. Thrali and CAS-
sidy This is said TO be a somewhat un-
usual course. Two weeks ago Commits
sIoner Andrews, at a meeting OF the po-
lice board. asked for list of men In
licted who had not been suspended from
duty The list was furnished yesterday
and was discussed at the afternoon ses-
sion by the board. At the time the
superintendent was directed 10 suspend
from duty all men against whom indict-
ments may be found.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-07
Tho steamer Rate War.

Chicago. Aprn s.-Soune days ago the
steamboat lines plying between Puget
sound points and san Francisco and Port
land announced a reduction In their Sec
ord class rates 10 g.. The Northern Pa
cifc stirred up a breeze among it's con-
nections by intimating that II was It's In
tentfnn 10 use hese rates for bas;ng
prices from the East. The matter was re-
fcrrecl to Chairman Caldwell. and be to-
day made a ruling To the effect that tn
der the agreement OF the Western INES
neither the Northern Pacific nor any
other line has the right to individual ac-
ton in such cases The use Of steamboat
rates as a basis for the Eastern terminals Is
must. he declared. be by the common
consent OF all lines interested !; Is said
that the Northern Pacific will accept the
ruling and ignore the steamer rates ~ the
Great Northern viii do the same.