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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
SENATOR'S TO DO NOTHING
In the Cuban lGatter-That is They
Follow a conservative" Course.

New York, Dec Ex-senator Etedilei4
Proctor of Vermont. was asked TO-DAY
whether he thought Senator Cameron $
resolution in favor of recognizing the
independence of cuba would pass soon
after the holidays he said
II do not think it viii pass or a vote
be reached without lengthy debate
see I am quoted as saying was en-
Enthusiastically in favor of Senator Cam
eron's resolution desire to state
was Incorrectly reported
Then, you are against recognizing
the iudeDendence of Cuba2" the report
er asked
.I viii say L was incorrectly reported
as being in favor of the resolution 1ne
fact that this administration is draw
ing to a close and that constitutional
question has arisen between congress
and the executive viii have q tendency
to make senators conservative Many
who might otherwise take decided
stand in regard tO Cuba viii now fol-
'Ov a conservative course and endeaVor
new administration comes in-
'.I do not care to discuss the question
ait issue between the executive and leg
islative branches. lit win receive due
attention mo doubt in the debate after
the holidays"
do you think Senator Hale and the
senators against the resolution VIII
dHbuster. until March 4. next. Senator
Proctor was asked
II do not think there viii be any fill
clustering at all. but the debates viii
90 doubt consume time My impress
sion is that q vote Will be reached Ions
before March 4. The conservative ele-
nent in the senate viii be against pre-
eipitate action. and as / said the fact
hat the present administration has on
cause many to pursue conservative
course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
COLOR LINEIS DRAWN.
Member of a Health Board Resign
Because of a Negro's Election.

Jewell, president of the new board of
health; the secretary. DR.. T. T Fort
and H. NJ. Orme last night rendered
their designations to Mayor Yeiser on
account OF Dr. c. 4 Isben (colored)
having been elected on the board
The other two members are expected
to resign tomorrow. and it is said that
Dr. IsbeH. appreciating the situation
viii also resign.
There is much feeling in the matter
among both Democrats and Republi-
cans, as it is the first time negro was
ever elected in Paducah to a public Of
fee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

The entertainment at the First Meth
odist church last night consisted large
ly of exercises by the primary depart
ment pupils. Several recitatiOns and
songs We're given by the children The
Angel Chorus of little girls and the
Good Night Drip by eight little folks
were interesting numbers. The gifts
We're distributed by a band of fairies.
A quaItette consisting of Mrs A. r.
Lingafelt. Mrs L. $. Ferry MT III. L.
Shirer and Mr. James Moore sang sew
eral selections. Superintendent w d.
Gossett had general charge OF the en-
tertainment and Mrs. Ida NJ cellars
directed the little folks in their exar-
cises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
WHAT THE MATTER.
The Moribund Topeka o s. Land Of
fee Suddenly Perniciously Active

The Moribund Topeka o. s. Land Of
fee Suddenly Perniciously Active
The Topeka land office, of which
James J. Hit is receiver and H. Won
Langen register. is making trouble for
the land commissioners at Washington.
according to a dispatch from Washing
ton
The dispatch is as follows:
Washington, Dec 25.-Commissioner
Lamoreux of the general land office
is in a quandary. He would like to
know by what right the land office at
Topeka is receiving applications for
homestead entries on Union Pacific
land grants in Kansas That the To-
peka land officials are doing SO has
been intimated to him by several of
the congressman from Kansas. He has
also received two of the applications,
and today Representative Calderhead
again brought the practice of the To
peka land office to his attention He
has looked up the law, but fails to find
any ground upon which it can be jus
titled and has written to the register
and receiver at Topeka for an expiana-
ton.
L am told said the commissioner
today. that the land Office officials are
receiving applications for homestead
entry on lands which have been in pos
session of settlers by purchase from the
Union Pacific Railway company for
several years. While it is true that
no patents were. ever issued to the rail
way company the fact remains that
the settlers purchased in good faith
and their status has been defined by
congress-. As the law stands. no set
tiers on bond-aided railways can be
dispossessed of their hOmesteads if they
have improved their holdings, and l.
am unable to imagine upon what the
ory the Topeka officials are proceed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
And Christmas Day In Topeka
Holiday Scenes.
lit lis a Warm Christmas as
Promised,
CHURCH FESTIVITIES.
first Presby terian Church
Takes the Lead
In the Largeness of Its Cele-
bratiOn.

Five hundred Sunday school children
little and big. crowded into the tlfst
Presbyterian church last evening to hear
the music. listen to the Rotations enjoy
the tableaux and last but net least, to
see Santa Claus
Eight hundred parents and friends at
tended to do about the same thing The
young ones did not attempt 10 conceal
the fact that they wanted 10 see santa
Claus But it is true nevertheless that
when there was a rattle of bells and it
was whispered around that Santa Claus
was about TO appear. the older people
'rubbernecked" as much to see him as
the children. Santa Claus never gets ole.
The kind Of Santa Claus they have at
Christmas eve entertainments never does.
anyway
There are few over 400 children ems
rolled in the First Presbyterian church
Sunday school Everyone of those child-
dren was present and a few thrown in for
good measure. They were given the front
seats in the large auditorium and as far
as could he arranged were seated in
classes Their teachers. who sat near
them. answered 1882 questions eaeh-more
or less.
There is one thing which the First
Presbyterian church people are famous
for and that is their Christmas enter
tainnents. For years they have drawn
the largest crowd and each time they
have provided a great evening Last
different features were wen managed ana
showed that the proper persons had been
selected ilv fhe- @r,r77r,frttss
The auditorium of the First T2-fe11yrrer-
ian church has the adz-a1sfa % of Hzfr,e-
well adapted to the hans5ne- of e7ecora-
tious But to blend and harmonic the
colors and arrangement is a matter re-
quiring taste DR. f. s Afagae who takes
a lively interest in Sunday school work
and who also uossesses artistic taste was
the head decorator and in fact the -FFfah
muclI-a-nuck'. of the whole rhinp ne
planned most of the decorations and saw
to it that they were i'm place sTha from
of the choir loft was ella b0rafal7- aar0r-
ated. probably the best display ever seen
at the church. I'm the center 6f rhe choir
loft and high ms near the casfirg fl,ere
was a large gill star oruamented with
ter of iii im white letters appeared-
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-HIS NAME, EHATT. FsH7 c-ATrrr
TF.eTTS
r~-7e- +,,f- l,,..- . - 49,
,...r si--7 s l-tLi-s g t2-Aoot manner lne
-.+;.ssf Il W l-L Mel7 ~ Heit alli
q -0"7 0i = WAAee nsieheI9Nias
r,-, ----. --
RAISE a l4 ~ Ill II STARS OF
A-4NFfAI-
--+-----
The Christmas tree 6lled with bright
Things was under the banner and it was
beauty.
Numerous vvreqfhs and fas+oone vsa~.
hung abour and near fhs sf.o-a 80 f957r,e.
a st0cSins i've fee+ Iorer
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
HANNA'S HEALTH.
A Report That He is Breaking Down
Is Denied.

Cleveland, O.. Dec. 25.-Concerning a
statement sent out from this city to the
effect that M. A Hanna is breaking
down in health, it may be stated that
while the national chairman has been
slightly indisposed for the past few
days, his general health is excellent.
For several days he has suffered from
some extent.
The attack appeared to be only tenn
porary Mr.. Hanna after a drive this
morning returned TO his home on Lake
avenue, where he ate Christmas dinner
with his family. 1t is likely that the
chairman and Mrs. Hanna viii 60 south
for a few weeks some time next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
Kanlavls Golden star.

Last evening Sheriff Bob Kepley was
presented a handsome gold star by his
employees and he now wears it proudly
on his bosom. Tt is Of chased gold,
on tine face Of it are the words. "Sherin
of Shawnee County" On the back is
the sheriff7s name and the words.
From his employees" Harry Stafford
made the presentation speech and the
sheriff finally recovered himself and
thanked his friends. Sheriff kepley
now wears the handsOmest star in the
city and he justly feels proud of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
PRINCETON SHOWS COLORs.
Glee, Banjo and Mandolin clubs the
Lions of the Eour at Washington.

Lions of the Eour at Washington.
Washington, d. c.. Dec. 25.-Prince-
ton colors were cOnspicuously displayed
in society here today, and the visiting
glee, banjo and mandolin clubs were
welcome guests at several social fune-
tiOns.
Miss Genevieve Mattingly gave a tea
in their honor the drawing rooms of
the family residence being decked with
Christmas Wreaths and white flowers,
in which yellow and black ribbons We're
entWined.
In the tea room the cOlOrs were white
and green. with usual appointments of
the prevailing hues. The guests were
the visiting young college men. and the
younger set in society.
Miss ~ hite of Vermont avenue gave
a dinner in honor of the college men.
and after the concert there was a ball
given a the cairo by the Princeton
alumni in Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

The Christmas exercises at the First
Baptist church last evening were siven
under the direction of Mrs. Eugene H.
Smith The church was prettily dec
grated with evergreen and holly Above
the pulpit hung a large white bell and
over the platform was lettered the
motto. Peace. good viii to men," The
proEramme consisted chiefly of recita-
tions by infant scholars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
Anti-Toxine Cures Lookiaw.

Chester Pa. Dec. 25--sidney Neff.
who was badly wounded in the jaw by
an explosion of dynamite at Schooner
ledge and was sent to the Chester nos
pital. where lcckjaw developed, has
left that Institution a cured man. The
case long defied the surgeons. who at
last resorted to anti-toxine with the
most satisfactory results
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
FIRsT CoNaREGArIoNAL.
satna Claus Had a Workshop With
Him Last Night

Santa Claus was at the First Con
gregational church last night He had
his workshop with him that the little
folks might see him preparing for his
long journey into all lands
Nlr E- 2. Cartilage played the part
Of St Nicholas He came forth from
his shop accompanied by a company
of a half dozen little girls dressed in
the costume Of some European nation
Each girl gave a recitation Illustrating
the manner of celebrating Christmas
in the country from which she was sup
posed to come.
Then Santa Claus distributed his
gifts to the children.
There were also a number of other
exercises and a programme of music
and recitations was given The fam
Gus Dusenbury Domestic band gave
several selections.
MIR. A. Gray was in charge of the
evenings exercises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

New York. Dec. 25-Harry H. Kutner.
who sued to recover $4,000 damages from
James c. Fargo. as president of she
American Express company for malicious
arrest and Imprisonment obtained a YER
dict in his favor today for sl0 0l0. F1lfner
ia July. 1883 while a clerk in the employ
of The defendant was arrested on a charge
of having stolen parcel containing a
watch and chain of the val le of $3.50
consigned TO r. AIcAleste9, White p aims.
His trial in general sessions resulted in
a verdict Of acQuitJaL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
To Preserve Gettysburg Battlefield.

PhiIadelphia. Dec. 25-A jury of
seven was yesterday appointed by
Judge Dallas in the United States cir
cult court in the condemnation proceed
ings instituted by District Attorney
wanted by the United States to pre-
serve the battlefield at Gettysburg.
They are TO meet in the Office Of The
United States circuit court at noon on
January f.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
AZ Authors Bodv ii ths So.

Paris Dec 25.-The report that the
body of Hubert Crackenthorpe. the au-
thor has been found in the river Seine
is confirmed. The body was almost IN
recognizable, and had apparently been
in the water for about six weeks. There
We're no signs of violence about the re-
mains Mr.. CraclSenthOrpe disappeared
during October and foul play was sus-
pected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

Omaha. Dec. 25-PauI Vandervoort,
president Of the National Reform Press
assoc alton today issued a call fer the
annual meeting Of the Crga niZarion al
Memphis. Tenn February y 1851 This
organization is composed of Populist pa
pers as an auEiliarN to the National
Farmers alliance This orsanizatica oD-
posed the Bryan fus on in this sectior al
factor its president leading the opposition
TO everything but unadulterated Popu-
ism
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
esTHREE FRIENDS BACK.
The Gallant Little Vessel is at Key
" est Again

Key West. Fla..Dee 25.-The steamer
Three Friends Captain Lewis. arrived
here this afternoon. The Cauta' '1
says the vessel is from Jacksonville
ard that he has been on wrecking
voyage along the reefs. The customs
officials are in charge, as there is really
no doubt that the vessel has just re-
turned from landing arms and ammu-
milton in Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

Topeka commandery NO 5, knights
Templar. held its regular Christmas
services at its rooms in the Masonic
block this morning Addresses were
made by VIII NJ Quinon eminent com
mander. A NJ. Callahan, past grand
commander. VIM. r. SchOch and ~ M
NJ Shaver. Music was furr 5shed by F.
s Crane w. r. Carrie and a male
r11arfatfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
English Lutheran.

AT the English Lutheran church
children-s entertainment was given G.
W. Horn as Santa Claus distributed
the gifts from large Christmas tree
Several musical numbe were given
during the evening. Mr. Ninton Phenis,
g-r9rnne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

A large Christmas tree laden with
gifts for all the scholars was the at
traction ait the First Christian church.
Mrs Gertrude Johnson Horton was at
the head of the committee On decora-
tiOns and programme Candies and
nuts were distributed to all members
of the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
Astors 10 Cruise This Winter.

New York Dec 25.-John Jacob AstOr
is having his steam yacht NOurmahal
prepared for a cruise When the flood
tide of the season shall have begun to
subside he ard Mrs. Astor viii embark
on a long trip with a select party on
board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

The guests ait Miss Blowers boafaihs
hol1se presented her with a handsome
pier glass eight feet high. AZ arrived
by express last evening MIS- Fl f.
Hazlett was Instrumental ln oflglhat-
ing the idea and enlisting the eo-op7
Grafton 0f the others who participated
10 the purchase OF the plesenl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25
At stormont RospitaL

The staff at the Stormont hospital
s11rrrised the superintendent Miss VIII
liams. this morning when they filed
into the office and presented her with
a complete set of the works OF OilNef
NNandeu Holmes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

sawed out of tire county Jail here last
night and are at large. They are Charles
Kelley and Bob Snowman. United States
prisoners. held for-post tonice robbery. and
James STROBE, John Grey and VIM Ryan.
burglars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

Dubuque. Dec 25-For the first time in
u month Senator Allison left his home
Yesterday and took short sleigh ride
bout the city He expects TO leave for
Washington Immediately after the holi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

tie folks and one which they and those
who contributed to their happiness viii
long remember with pleasure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-25

IS reported 70 Be extremely wen.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1896-12-25
Winona.

Correspondence Of the Record.
Dec. 15.-News from Mound City, 8.
D., il to the effect that M. T. Bush, we'll
aud favorably known in Emmons county,
is seriously Ill with typhoid fever. Fears
are entertained that he will not recover.
....lsaac Hill returned from his Cedar
Greek ranch last Thursday. He reports
the cattle o. K, but thinks that many
horses perished. james Waldon, who
for many moons has been in the employ
of W. V. Wade. came in from the ranch
last Thursday....T The recent election was
ut least fruitful of good results in WI
mona. Two families who have been an
tagonistic for 10 these many years are
now on the most intimate terms. And,
again, two other parties who for years
had been the bitterest Of enemies, one of
whom not long ago tried to send the
other to the penitentiarY on charge Of
assault with q dangerous weapon, arelnow
"as loving as two steers" let thegood
work 60 on. ;. The Bismarck mail. stage
has resumed its old-time schedule and is
again making its regular trips. Great
credit is due the proprietor, Cbas. Ku.
pitz. and the drivers. George La Brock
and John Eastwood. for their persever.
ance iu endeavoring to get the mail
through on time. Joseph Lotion start
ed yesterday for Oregon, to be absent un-
til April LIST. The farmers down this
way haye the hay fever, 10 to speak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1896-12-25

THERE seems to be no sympathy in
the heart of President Cleveland for the
brave Cubans American newspapers
have sharply criticised the European gov
ernments for allowing the Turks to mas
sacre the Armenians. Now a people near
our own shores are being butchered in
cold blood. The newspapers are as vig-
orous in their language regarding Spain
as they were when Turkey was the assas-
SIN. Congress, too, seems to want the
struggling Cubans to receive the same
treatment that we asked and received
from abroad during the revolutionary
war, although in less degree, for we re.
ceived material aid, and the bill now be.
fore congress, to recognize the lndepend-
cnce of Cuba, offers only moral aid. Yet
President Cleveland, in his message, has
no word of sympathy for the Cubans.
His secretary of state even has the su.
preme nerve to say that If congress
should pass the bill over the veto it would
make no difference in the presidents at.
.titude toward Cuba, because 1t would be
an encroachment by the legislative on the
executive branch of government. But
the taking of position of this kind does
not surprise any one who remembers that
the Cleveland administration ordered the
lowering of the|6tars and Stripes in Ha.
waii. But. thank heaven patriot who
was chosen by q patriotic party--a man
who sympathizes with any brave people
who are battling for freedom from for
elgn oppression-wllEsoon be at the head
of governmental affafta
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1896-12-25

the inspector at Yates doesn't. There
seems to be great diversity of opinion
as to what hoy is. OF eleven loads that
were taken over in one day, on one con-
tract, not load was accepted. The farm.
ers have no trouble In selling the hay TO-
private parties at the contract price, OF.
better. The identical grade of hay that
is all right one day Is all wrong the next
OF two loads gong in at the same time,
out of the same stack, one will be received
and the other rejected. The contruct
calls for the "best merchantable quality
of the highest recognized commercial
grade of the locality" The farmers think
that the hay which is going in answers
the provisions of the contract, from the
fact that it is readily sold as soon as it is
rejected. Our people are Of the opinion
that they are too darn particular across
the river. They are experiencing a great
deal of trouble in getting the hay over, as
the roads are In good condition for
neither sleigh,ng nor wheeling. So. be.
tween the elements and the government,
they are having hard time Of it,. Nc.
Crory's freight teams started for Eureka
| the fore part Of the week ....Murried -
At the residence of James Beard, hospital
steward, Fort Yates, N. D., Sunday after.
noon, by the post chaplain, Clifford O.
Putnam and Helen Maude Robinson,
both of Emmons county. The contract
ing parties are we'll known in our county,
| and they have hosts of friends who wish
them a long and happy life. 81. H Rob.
inson, of WiIliamsport, was calling on
his numerous friends in town on Monday
and Tuesday last.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1896-12-25

who wished to contribute any thing to the
support'of the doctor, in addition to the
amount asked for In the petition to the
county board. could do so by paying the
amount either to the county treasurer
or to the doctor himself.
On motion the present committee was
instructed to draw up subscription list
for the purpose Of raising fluids for fur
nishing two rooms for the doctor.
On motion the following committee of
five we're appointed to circulate the SUBJ
scr,ption list and collect the money at
once for furnishing the two rooms, and
report to the county auditor on Saturday.
December 20. 1896. viz: ]. L. Boutillier.
w. L. Yeater, E. F. Savage, NJ. Rush
and F. D. Walker.
The old committee of three. consisting
Of Fl. A. Armstrong, John F. Cell and
Fl. II. Howard, was continued, to look
after the petition to the county board
and any other business,
On motion the meeting adjourned.
II. A. ARMsTRoNa. Chairman.
EDwD. BRADDoCK. Secretary.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1896-12-25
M4rrleA

Al Fort Yates, N. Ion the 18th day
of December; 1896. by l. H. B. Headley,
post chaplain, Mr.. G. O.. Putnam and
Miss H. Maude Robinson. The bride is
the elder daughter of Mr.. J. A. Robinson
one of the early settlers in Logan dis.
trict, this county. She is sister of Mr..
I. H. Robinson, deputy treasurer OF En-
mons county, and granddaughter of
the late Mr.. /. P. Hunt, who had filled
the position of mayor of the city, and
was the postmaster there at the time of
his death. The groom is one of the
bright and enterprising young men of
this county, and ls son of Mr.. w. W.
Putnam, an old Union soldier residing in
Glanavon district. The young couple
are widely known in Emmons county
and are deservedly popular with every
one.