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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
BANQUET OF SURGEONS.
They Discuss PIeasanter Subjects
Than During the Day Meetings.

The sixth annual meeting of the
Western Surgical and genealogical as
ISOLATION viii close in this city this
evening and many of the visiting mem
bers VIII leave for their homes tonight
Although not as well attended as when
held in larger cities, from a medical
and surgical standpoint the meeting has
been thoroughly successful
When the session closes this evening
D papers viii have been read, all of
which are interesting and instructive
to surgeons and gynecOlogists
AT II o'clock last night a buffet ban
quet was served at the Copeland hotel
at which the following surgeons re
sponded to tOasts;
M r. Ward. NJ. D, Topeka, "The Flu
ture of the Western Surgical and Gy-
theological Association
DR.. Summers, Omaha, Neb.. 1.-THE
Medical Profession of the West"
Rev DR.. A. S. Embree, 1.-The Clergys
Opinion of the Profession"
Dr. Grant of Denver,''A Silver Thread
Among the Gold. -
c. A Fellows, THE City Health Reg
uIations"
Dr.. W s. Lindsay "speeialism in
Medicine
Dr Eastman of Indiana, Good
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
ACCUSED OF DEsERrIoN.
Populist Elector Linton Said to Have
Run Away from the Army.

Some months ago it was charged by
parties that one of their presidential cleo
tors W H. Linton. of CherryVale. by
reason of certain facts not made public,
would be disqualified from casting his
vote for William j. Bryan in the electoral
college.
Tt has been discovered that Mr. Linton
deserted from the ranks of the union ar
my at LOUISVILLE. KY. June l2 1860. hay-
stitute in the Thirty-second Ohio volun-
teer infantry. "a careful investigation OF
WASHINGTON D. a. Columbus o. and
Topeka shows that Mr. Linton $ disable
ity has never been removed, consequently
he is deprived of the elective franchise
in any capacity
The official certificate from the score
tary Of state showing that MT. Linton
was duly chosen as a presidential elector
Of the state Of Kansas, was forwarded
to him some time ago
Attorney General Dawes says that he
WI ll9L DIlns q SUN III court 1o eStahllSil
disqualification or to compel him TO reiin-
quish the certificate of election. The
only method by which Linton S case could
be reached is by quo Warranto proceed
ings in the supreme court or court of ap-
peals to compel him to surrender the Ger
So far as the Populfst electors are con-
cerned theirs is but an empty honor the
Mckinley electors being in the majority.
The Kansas delegation, should the dis
qualification be enforced against Linton,
will have but nine votes in the electoral
Commander Whitney of the G. A. r.
be forgiven for electing an eX-confederate
but for electing deserter from the
ranks of the union army never
Mr.. Linton refuses to discuss his army
record though he admits that he enlisted
twice in Ohio regiments He was born in
Guernsey county. o., i'm 1871 He moved
to Missouri i'm 1868, to Colorado i'm 1878.
then to MONTGOMERY county. Kansas. i'm
the fail of 1878 He is practical mill
and grain man Of about thirty years ex-
perience.
near Liberty by the flood Of 1889 He has
liven a farm in Drum Creek township,
six miles from Cherryvale for the last
three years. and has bought cattle ana
hogs for shipment. He was appointed
post trader and postmaster by Cleveland
for Hominy post. Usage M ion, and serV-
ed for about two years He has been
very prominent in politics for the past
ten years and is serving his third term as
a member Of the Democratic Third con-
gressiOnal district committee lie has
also been q member Of the county central
committee for the last eight years. ana.
as a member Of these COMMITTEES, was in
strumental in bringing about fusion in
the congressional district and county. He
is a worker in the odd Fellows. Modern
Woodmen and Select Friends lodges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
TRIALS IN MARRIED LIFE.
Mrs Elizabeth B. Grannis Says That
Norm onism Exists IN Many
Churches

New York. Dec. 29.-The recent re-
marks made by Rev. DIR. Parlhurst re
garding the unhappy married people Of
New ork has brought forth the views
of Elizabeth B. Grannis. who has for
years been Interested in the work oF
morality, being aided by her position as
president OF the National Christian
League for the Promotion of Social
Purity Mrs Grannis is Interesting
Year after year she goes to the polls to
claim formally her right to vote in re-
gard to the management of affairs in
che metropolis, ia which she is tax
paying, unrepresented citizen she is
the only woman ever officially appoint-
ed watcher at the polls She has an
attractive face and d delicatelv mould
ed physique. She may be said 10 be
rich. In speaking of what she has
seen as result of her work. she says
1T is almost universal for men who
have led unchaste lives before marriage
even up to the age of 80 years, and for
others who have not strong religious
principle, to resist varied temptation
under the ordinary trials of married
alfe, such as illness on the part of the
vile and great variety of queer. un-
thought Of developments in coniugal
relations. Childless husbands and
wives are more prone to justify them
selves in eyil-doing than those who are
parents.
Il know nothing of the exact number
OF unfafthfuI couples. but L do know it
1s legion compared with what it should
be. know it To be true that in many
of our fashionable churches there exists
"a great deal Of NIormonism. Many
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
NEW NAME FOR THE BAND.
Suggestions Are Wanted for the Band
That Was Gormlv's

Since the resignation of Chas Corn
~ as leader. the Topeka band which
bore his name, has been delaying its
reorganization until a suitable name
could be determined upon
The organization viii have a meeting
one week from tonight and it is ex-
tremely probable that the band viii be
reorganized and given name at that
time.
Charles NJ. Nelson, business manager.
says he would be pleased to receive
suggestions as to an appropriate name
considered are Santa Fe." "COlum-
bian." "Sunfower" Lotus" and other
less suggestive titles. Those who have
in mind a name which they desire to
have considered, may have that favor
conferred upon them by sending it to
Mr. Nelson at the Topeka Athletic as
ISOLATION rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
ATTACK ON THE QUEEN.
Sidney Editor Saved From Proseeu-
ton by the Home Government

Sydney ~ S. W., Dec. pa paper
at sydney. II. S. W., attacked the queen
and the three editors have been on trial
for ''seditious libel" The first jury dis
agreed and the second trial was about
to begin when the Rt- Hon Joseph
Chamberlain, SECRETARY of state for the
colonies, intimated to the New South
Wales authorities that the trial had
better be dropped The Objectionable
editorial was as fallows:
"Cfod save the queenl Yes; God save
the queen! But what queen2 The Ger
man woman of the GueIphic breed who
sits on the throne of England, it is to
be presumed. If so, well and good We,
too, say God save the queen, and also
the queens WasherWOman. & In
these degenerate days of political apes
tasy and slavish sycOphancy it is the
chief pastime of the very incest of the
hastily nice nicely nasty people who
glory in the fact that their country was
ruled sixty years ago by a silly, sniv-
cling girl of 16, and today by a semi
senile woman of 10. 1t is in their eyes
a social offense and a political crime
to hesitate to grOvel at the foot of the
throne or to refuse to lick the dust off
the biggest of the two big toes of the
pody-figured, sulky-faced little German
woman. But. seriously. before
our worshinp can be claimed for this
habby, fat and Misunderstanding sue
cess0r of the most ignObIe line Of
Georges, free Australians, if not English
men (who are forever yelling that they
viii never, never be slaves have a right
to demand what she has done to merit
more than mere respect While
drawing enormous state allowances
she has literally swamped the
court, the army and the navy with
German DFfncelingS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
no GIVE SEATS TO WOMEN.
@Crusade of Courtesy" is Begun by a
Chicago Man.


Chicago. Dec. 2q-'T venture to say
within three weeks from now no man
or boy VIII sit in a street car in Chi
cago and see woman stand for want
of a seat
This was said yesterday to a reporter
by william W Clay, a Chicago archi-
Mr.. Clay was long ago struck with
the growing lack of respect for woman
IN Chicago. and for many years it has
grieved him beyond measure to see wO-
men standing in street cars While men
and boys We're sitting. For at least
three years past he has been revolving
In his mind how he could best bring
about a revolution in this respect.
II nave thought much on the subject
OF soeleties- pledges, badges, and but
tons" he said, but none of these meth
obs seemed to me to be feasible. I have
made UP my mind that all that was
needed was plain and modest bulletin
or placard ealing on people to observe
this rule Of pOliteness. i think every
body viii see the reasOnableness of the
request and comply with it as a matter
of course
"A few days ago I felt the time was
at hand for me to make a start and [
immediately had printed 200 placards
-yAo lncAeS IN size, calling attention to
thls evil, and have sent copies to all
the clubs OF course club mem bers are
not the people who are likely to be
guilty of this incivility, but I thought
the clubs were the best medium for
reaching the Masses
Following is a copy Of the placard:
Chicago, Dec 25. 1S96-The cO-0uar-
alton of the men of Chicago is earnest
~ solicited in a crusade of courtesy
The tendency Of men and boys to re-
tam seats IN public conveyances. while
women and girls are compelled to stand
IS growing to such an extent that even
the presence Of elderly and feeble wo-
men is gradually being ignored
ut 1s believed that the attention of
tne average man need only be called to
thls state of affairs to impel his aid in
siaulcaIlng this growing and humiliat-
ing evil. 1t is also believed that dua
courtesy shown to women in this re-
specC regardless of age or personality.
VIII be elevating in its effect upon men
IN broader channels than mere street
car conduct
'sW1E. CLAY. Petitioner.
It is hoped that this petition win be
placed upon your bulletin board. 81 IA
some other suitable place"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Judge Hazen yesterday issued an order
in the Greenwood divorce case which does
not fully satisfy both parties. but it is
probably as near as it could be settled
To the husband. Ashford w. Greenwood.
will be given Grace Mckinley Greenwood.
the older child for the space of time be-
tween Q q. m. Saturday morning until
Monday morning. The remainder of the
week Annie Brindle-Greenw0od VIII have
the child. She viii keep her young child
all the time. In addition the order requires
Mr. Greenwood to pay over within the
next ten days S125 alimony. and SIS per
month thereafter The divorce case
comes up for trial at the next term OF the
court in January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
NO BANKERS NAME
Is on State Treasurer's Bond in This
City

Maj. A. P. Shreve. who was book
keeper in the Office of the state auditor
during the Lewelling administration is
q candidate for one of the positions in
the office of the state treasurer under
the coming administration
Maj Shreve is circulating Mr.. Hefe-
bowers bond for signatures in Topeka
and has already completed one bond in
the sum of S250000. He is now at work
upon ar7ther of the same amount
Thus far no banker has signed the
bond in this city, though perfectly will
ms to do SO. There is a disposition to-
secure the signatures of individuals
only, but, if it becomes necessary. all
though there is nothing to indicate that
it Will, bankers may be asked to sign
the bond later. When completed il viii
be for 81. 600. GOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
Henderson a Candidate.

VI. d. HENDERSON Of this city is q can
didate for the place now Occupied by
Samuel T. Howe as a member of the
state board Of railroad commissioners.
While ne is not taking much interest in
the canvass himself Mr.. Henderson,
friends are urging his candidacy with
vigOr, upon the newly elected state Off
GERS. comprising the executive council,
which VIII name the three commission
ers. Mr. Henderson was secretary of
the board under the LeWe1ling admin
istration and discharged the duties of
that position with credit to himself and
appointed him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATE

Via the Missouri Pacific Railway.
distance limit of 200 miles.
Rate: one and one-third fare for
round trip
Dates Of sale. Dec. path, 25th and 3lst.
and Jan. 1st
FINAL limit for return, Jan. 4th.
For further information see
F. E. NIPPS,
Ticket Agent,
Topeka, KAN
Or write
H. c. TOWNSEND.
c. P. & T. A..
St. Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

ly child II rests with every woman wheth-
er her baby shall be healthy and happy, or
puny and miserable IT during the period
preceding maternity a woman takes proper
care of the organs upon which the perpetu-
alton of the race depends, she insures the
health of herself and child It IS easy to do
this The proper medicine IS at hand
Over 10000 women have testified in writ
ing to the value of it.
The organs that make wifehood and moth
erhood possible are directly acted upon by
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t
makes them strong and healthy. It cures
all weakness and disease. 1t prepares for
maternity. 1t does away with the discom-
forts of the expectant period It insureS
baby's health and makes It's advent easy
and almost painless. Druggists sell more
of the q FavOrite Prescription - than of all
other similar medicines combined
81 am anxious to add my testimonial to your
Favorite Prescription, >, writes Mrs c 9, Bran
don of Fort Grant. Graham Co, Ariz- 50 7 had
been using the Prescription for several months
previous to my confinement, and I am sure 1
rnenced to use it. feel fully as well ever L
baby was born did an my own housevvore; and
during confinement had not the least sym Ptoins
Of fever The ordeal was nothing to what
L expected"
The woman who owns a copy of Dr.
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
probably does not realize at once all that
she gave IN exchange for It There was the
price of 81 so That paid for the large vol
ume of .ooS pages. Then, as day by day
she looked into these pages, one by one She
gave away her anxietIes for her tarnilys
health. She learned how to make her chill
dreu we'll In the chapters especially treat
ing of her own weaknesses, she learned the
causes and the cures. $50, 600 copies have
been sold at 81 50 each Now an edition
in strong paper covers viii be distrl outed
FREE. Send q one-cent stamps to Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association. Buffalo
n Y to cover the cost of mailing only.
Send 81 stamps for cloth binding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Let their babies cry with Cole, giving
mother no rest night or day How fool
5rb when Dr. Hands Collie Cure gives
irornediate relief to baby 1t removes
wind from the stomach, quiets the
er send today to your drugstore for a
55e bottle Think of the weary hours
it saves you. If baby's gums are sore.
teething, use Dr- Hand 1eeth Lotion
At all druggists. p cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
sousa's Band Manager to be Dis
inferred.

New York. Dec. 29.-Several life in
surance companies have asked Coroner
Tuthill to make a thorough investfga-
ton as to the cause of the death of
David Blakely manager of Sousa's
band, who expired suddenly in this city
on November last. The body is to be
disinferred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
TOM PLATT'S OPINION.
He Says Mr. Choate Will Not Be the
Next Senator from New York

New York. Dec. 2s.-Thomas c. Plat,
in an interview today, said:
4 am satisfied that Mr.. Choate Will
not be the next senator.
Why"
whoever it will be- it viii not be Mr.
Choate- 1t is not true that [ have
sought this position or have worked for
it. Anyone who knows me, knows this
statement is true"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
M'KINLEY no BE PRESENT.
Has Promised to Attend the Grant
Monument Dedication.

New YORK Dec 29.-President-elect
Mckinley has promised to come to
New York for the dedication of the
Grant monument, on April q. He viii
make an address. Many representa-
tives Of foreign governments viii come
from Washington to witness the cere-
monies.
Ii Hung Chang viii see that the
FloWery Kingdom is represented. Gen
Horace Porter Of the committee of ar
engagements asked the board of appor-
tionment yesterday for $4,000 for en-
tertaining the distinguished guests
Some one thought that was too much,
so no action was taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

W a. THOMPSON Of Scott county who
is at present a clerk in the state treasur-
ers office has announced himself as a
candidate for assistant United States mar
shall MI Thompson is getting the en-
dOrsement of the present state officers
and viii make a strong canvass for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

The best way to avoid scalp diseases
hair falling out, and premature bald
known for that purpose-HalTs Hair
ReneWer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Five Hundred Delegates are Expected
at the Business Mems Convention.

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 29-The exec
utive committee of the monetary con-
Ference has begun sending out a can
to all commercial organizations previ-
Ously written to and not yet heard from
asking them to send their lists of dele
gates as soon as possible. Names of
many delegates were received today.
Up to this time the names of It's dele
gates have been received. 1t is now be-
heved the number Of delegates to at
tend the convention viii be about 500
Absolutely pure. perfectly harmless
and invariably reliable are the qualities
of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t never
fails in colds, Group and lung troubles
Children like it because it is pleasant to
take and it helps them Geo. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Try US on collars We can make them
lock like new. Peerless Steam Laundry
H. and ia ". sth st. Phone 1872.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Making the baby
happy IS a woman
1y womar's best
pleasure. 1t is
easy to make 4
healthy baby hap
py. Such a baby
IS born h ap Ply.
Smiles and dim
pies are as natural
to It as hetfulness
- a. a r0nr4u ef0I~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Shirts. collars and cuffs Iaundered
to lock ike new by Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia West Sth- st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Soaly eruptions on the head chapped
hands and lips. cuts, bruises, scalds.
burns, are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazen Salve. 1t is at present the
article most used for piles, and it al
ways cures them. Geo. W. Stansheld,
632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
a Look Through SOL 1Eissoari Zee!
Mineral Water

The finest In the west. Come and try Il
J. W PHILLIPS. e12 ". Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
MISS WILLARD IMPROVING.
Her Physician Says She is Now Very
Much Better.

CASTLE N Y. Dec. 29.=In answer to
the many inquiries as to the health OF
Miss Frances E. Willard, DR., c. A
Greene, her physician, has authorized
the publication Of a statement to the
effect that Miss Willard has constant
~ improved in health and is now very
much better than she was when she
returned from England.
She has at no time suffered any re-
lapse. and all the campaign work that
she abandoned IS the giving up of her
proposed trip to California There has
a no time been any collapse Of her
vital or mental energies.
A Look Through South Missouri Freel
The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis R r. CO. has just issued a mag
nidcent book of sixty or more photo
engraved views of varied scenery in
south Missouri From these views an
accurate knowledge can be obtained as
to the productions and general topog-
raphy of that highly favored section
that is now attracting the attention
of homeseekers and investors the cOun-
The title Of the book is Snap Shots
in South Missouri" It will be mailed
free. Address
J. Z. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Pleasant, pure. palatable, and guar
anteed results, use Economy Boneset
Cordial for all stomach ailments. All
druggists sell it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Eminent physicians recommend Ayers
Cherry Pectoral- Ayers Almanac. at
your druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATE

Via the Missouri Pacific Railway
Between all stations in Kansas within
distance limit of 200 miles
Rate: one and one-third fare for
round trip
Dates Of sale: Dec. oath. 25th and s1st.
and Jan 1st
Final limit for return, Jan. 4th
For further Information see
F. z. NIPPS.
Ticket Agent,
Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

The King. OF Pms Beeehams-Beecnams
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

w -A- 0L4A " Petitioner.
ir IS hoped that this petition win be
placed upon your bulletin board, or in
some other suitable place"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29

OF WTIte
III. C. TOWNSEND.
G. p. & T. a..
St. Louis. Mo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-24
ALCALDIA MUNICIPAL DE JUANA- -DIAz

En- Ia noche de aver le han sido lobadas
don Pedro Antonio r vera, de una estancia
que posee iumediacioues de esta villa, en-
el harrio del Callabo, las siguientes reses
Una vaca color iudio, chife tendido y pun
ia oo1tada. de A aflos Y prefl sda
Otra vata, color hosco, eh'fia carahuco, de
4 af1os, prenads.
Otra vaea, color hosco clare, ch'fia peque
do V cortada la puntA, de afos.
Tn teruero color amarillo claro, de amos,
ehihs nuevo Y tendido.
Todas estin marcsdas Ell Ia espalda dere-
cha con las letras ?. 4. r
Sc gratifcars al que de ncticias del para
dero de dichos apimsles, 6 de Ia manera
como Sc ha veiifeado Ell robo, garaptiz6ndo-
le la discretion Juana- -Dfgz, 30 de Febrero
lie 695 Ell Alcalde, Lorenzo Carlo 3
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-24
POR TELEGRAPH
Capital, Fsbrero % 8 40.
DEMoCRAUIA-Ponce.

Ea este Gob!erno general Sc ha
recibido hoy el siguiente cablegrama:
LOS dfas l9 y 20 del actual el
coroneI Fort encontr6 tres veces a
Maceo con cuatro mil hombres en-
Oio de aqua, Cato y Lomas, eausan
dole entire Catalina y San Nicolas
diez seis muertcs, excediendo de
doscientos ell | t1mero de heridos y por
nuestra parte un captain y catorce de
.ropa heridos.
Los generates Aldecoa y Linares
los corone.es Hernandez Segura
han sostenido constantes combates;
ct6ese que Maceo pas6 con parte de
sus fuerzas por Blgas hacia la Gene
ga, perseguido por el general Echa
gue.
Ell general Arolas le saldra al fren-
to por Colon, com binado con el gene
raj Pando
En- Hanabada, Peris bati6 a mil
doscientos hombres en- Penones, ha
cia Guamutas, hacisndoles once