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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Is LIE WOMAN CRAZY.
Or are There Glimmerings of Truth in
Her Stories.

A dispatch from Wichita today an
nounces that Mrs. Adeline Mooney of
that place has returned cured from the
Osawatomie asylum and tells a terri
bic story of the treatment of the insane
there
She said: 'sThe women attendants
get the patients by the arms and twist
them and drag them around by the
hair. I have seen them drag poor wO-
men through the halls and beat them
until the life was nearly out of them. "
DR.. T. c. Biddle, the superintendent
of the Osawatomie asylum. is in To
peka attending the state medical meet
ing and denies the charges.
In the first place ne said, the WO-
man was never discharged as cured.
She was better and was allowed to 60
home at the solicitation of her friends
and family. Patients are never abused
at the asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
PNEumATTc CRANE.
Put in by the Santa Fe Company is a
Novelty.

A large crane, Is feet high. with
hosting height of ten feet, has been
built at the Santa F'e shops in this
city, and placed adjacent to the store
house tracks. The crane is to be 0p-
Grated by compressed air, and wiz be
used in loading and unloading heavy
material to and from cars.
This crane is a mechanical novelty
from the fact that it is probably the
only pneumatic crane, or crane opera
ted by compressed air, in any railroad
yards in the world. 1t is similar to
sman cranes now in use In the black
smith department Of the shops, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
REDUCED RATES.
Following Reduced Rates Have Been
Authorized by the Western Pas
senCer Association

A rate of one fare and a third for
the annual commencement of Lane
university at Lecompton, Kan, May
80 to June f.
A rate of one fare and a third for
the annual meeting of the Luther
League of Kansas at Lindsborg, Kan,
May 20 and n.
A rate of one fare and a third for
the Combination Horse sale to be held
in Kansas City, May IA to 16
A rate of one fare and a third for the
annual meeting of the Missouri State
Game and Fish association to be held
in Kansas City May 10 to g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
PASSENGER Traffic Heavy.

Passenger traffic over the Santa Fe
is at present quite heavy both east and
west bound. 1t has been found neces-
sary to attach extra chair cars to
trains and and and between
Kansas City and Newton. and extra
Pullman sleepers are attached almost
daily to eastbound California train No
.. For several days Pullman sleepers
on No have averaged from 60 to 20
passen gers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Agent stapleg Trangferred.

on account of failing health, T. B.
Staples. agent for the Santa Fe at
Barclay, the first station west of Usage
City, has asked to be transferred to a
higher altitude. In accordance with
his request a transfer has been ar
ranged with w r. Kerfoot, agent at
Burdette on the Larned branch. 1Ir
Staples taking the agency at Burdette,
and Mr.. Kerfoot the agency at Bare
lay The transfer will be made early
in July.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Harris Without a Platform.

Some Of Jack Harris enemies have
prepared the following platform upon
which for him to run, since he is with
out platform or resolutions. esInas-
much as it has been demonstrated that
Two and two are four, and clearly es-
taonshed that three times three are
nlne, IT, therefore. logically follows
thaI cur position on the money ques-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Has Been Made Xardmaster Of Santa
Fe at Atchison.

Thomas II. Stewart for the past ten
years engine foreman in the Santa F'e
yards at this point, has been promoted
to the position OF yardmaster of the
Santa Fe yards at Atchison, taking the
place of Alfred Walden who goes to
Las Vegas, n. NJ, to accept a similar
position. Mr.. Stewart viii assume the
duties of his new position the first Of
next week
George Mclaughlin, now night en-
gine foreman, viii take the place made
vacant by the promotion of Mr.. Stew
art, his place being filed by Switchman
@. H. Norton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Confrmation ID Bathanv.

Yesterday being Ascension Thursday
Bishop hIlspaugh of the Episcopal
church, made his annual visitation at
the college of the Sisters of Bethany,
and administered the rite OF cOnfrma-
ton to eight young lady pupils A
large congregation of the pupils and
friends Of the school were present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

ton whenever We find what that pO-
sition Isl is the only safe and honora-
bic one. and moreover conclusively
shows that we put down the rebellion.
1t is proposed to circulate this through
out the Second district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

William P Brush, advertising solicit
tor of the Kansas Farmer. is confined
TO his room at 406 Monroe street. suffer
ing from the effects of injuries received
by falling down flight of stairs at the
Kansas Farmer Office. Two ribs were
fractured and his head and body badly
bruised.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

Every merchant selling our Perfec-
ton Oil and Crown Gasoline are author
lied by US to absolutely guarantee the
quality, although these goods are sold
at a low price
STANDARD OIL co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

druggists everywhere at 50 cents per
package.
Write Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich, for
book on stomach diseases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
ONLY DEATH CAN DO IT.
Prevent Gov Morrill, from Runnine
for Governor Saws simnsnn

The story that Governor Morrill, viii
leaNe the gupernator1al race in a short
time. and that his name win NOT ~
presented before the coming state con-
NenLon IS not generally believed and
lae AAorrll men laugh at the repetition
Of such a rumor
"A state Journal reporter sought out
governor Morrill, and asked him if he
nad seen the editorial taken from the
eafellNorth Times which appeared in
yesterdays Journal In reply the r,,7--
aFner said he had seen the editorial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

Special sale Trimmed and Untrfn-
med Hats. Friday and Saturday. Miss
Buhre, $40 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
THos. STEWART PROMOTED.

was designed by Master Mechanic Geo.
W Srnit b.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15
Oil and Gasoline

Bremner's vanilla high teas, a dainty
with ices for dessert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-15

Take no substitute nor imitation.
Bremner's butter waters acknowledge
the best
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
YOUNG PHILIP BRIDGES DEAD.
Operation for Appendicitis Perform
ed. and He soon Expired.

Mr.. Philip ST. George Bridges, son OF
Mr.. W. NJ. Bridges. died about O'Clock
Sunday afternoon at the residence OF his
father after a brief Illness. The de-
ceased Was taken III Thursday. and Sun
DAY morning an operation for appendi-
ttis was performed. The case was re-
eafded as a hopeless one. however.
though the patient rallied for a short
Tine after The operation. lie sank.
though. In the afternoon. end death re-
suited al the hour named.
The deceased was about @ years OF
age, and was a student at the University
college or Medicine. A rather remark
able coincidence connected with his death
Was the fact that young Bridges had
gwen much study 20 appendicitis, and
had written paper on the disease.
which Or. Mcclure pronounced as being
tsfy me. and sent On 10 specialists ia
we North for their Inspection. MIR.
hfidses was a most popular young man.
ana his sudden death was a great shock
20 his relatives and friends.
The Funeral will take place AZ & O'clock
'his afternoon from Grace Episcopal
church. and the faculty OF the University
college Of Medicine and the class Of 1896
VIII attend In a body
The following wiil act as pail-bearers:
Actlve-~Dr william Calendar. Or. II.
warmer, William 8 r. Mayo, George n.
Heid. DR.. Grier Baughman. Adoiphus
b'alr. Frederick Noting, DIR. Edmund
Harrison.
AenoTary-Graham Bruce Hobson. sohn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
RACES IN HEAVY RAIN.
Starting Machine Creates
Strong Dissatisfaction.


MEMPHIS 1.GNN., April 1s.--To-day's
races were run In the rain over heavy
track before q small crowd Five out OF
ak favorites won. As on every previous
day, the starting-maehine to-day created
strong dissatisfaction. In the fourth race
n literally tore up the money that had
heen placed on Ray del Mar and Tranby
The start was good, 40 far as the bunch
ing OF the horses was concerned. but the
gate lifted too slowly. catching Jockeys
Bum and T. Murphy, who had the mounts.
respectively. both were jerked from
their mounts Rey del Mar made the CIR
cuff fiderless. while Tranby jumped the
fence. Both horses had been played, though
FIRST rsee-half a Lexington Pirate
d0s, Perkins, . 70 lD won, with Storm
King second and Trpxiila third. Time
second race-six furionss-sauturne COS
cond and Fra. Diavola third. Time. IL ID
Third race-one mile. 5000 added. Ten
nessee Oaks. for 3-year-old Glsies-LAdy
Inez a TO 81 won, with Helen Mar second.
Only two starters. Time. LIS IA.
Fourth race-one mille-Ffes Advice
u09 Martin. eyen) won, with David Sc
cond. and Little Tom third. Time, l:as
Fifth raee--half q ml!e-Sutssun QUO,
Bum. TO 81 won, with Aoncreil second,
and Goose Liver third. Time. 81 l-2.
sixth race-six Observation-Disclosures OIL,
T. Murphy, TO . won, With oysreIia
second and Pretender third. Time.
LII Ia
srARTING-AfAcHiNE succEssFuLA
NEWPORT. KY. April IRA starting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
FROM GEN. GARCIA.
AN ADDRnss no rHn PEOPLE OF
4 THIS COUNTRY.
why He Dfd Not stand Trial at
new York-Cen.iderea That He
HAD a Higher Duty to Per.
form.


NEW YORK. April is-T. Estrada
Palma, Cuban delegate. has received the
following communication from General
Garcia:
"To the People Of the United States OF
America:
II am fully aware of the obligation
which have contracted TO stand trial for
my alleged violation of the laws OF your
country. have not remained to face the
consequence OF my acts, simply because
l feel that have a higher duty to per-
form as a solder and a Cuban. Having
fought for the independence Of my coun-
try for ten years. and having ever since
promulgated the Idea for which We then
fought, deem II my highest and hottest
duty to fight and bleed. and, IL necessary,
die, to attain the Independence OK my
country.
SHOULD I fall my death will expiate,
I hope. in your eyes. any possible onence
for which I might have TO stand trial
there. Should survive, l give you my
word as man and soldier that will
return TO your country, and cheerfuiy
abide the consequences which the laws
OF the country may visit upon me. Con-
science tells me that In this proceeding
/ will satisfy the laws of justice, and l
am confident that the citizens OF tne
United States will so judge OF my con-
u1 asiened) "cALIxTo GARCIA.
CUBA LIbre, March. 1885,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
u'KENNEY OUSTED.
coum.rrEE REPORT IN FAVOR OF
orEY AND SWANSON.
,,.,o, Of opinisn Among Majority,
uoue,er. In Regard TO Election of
,..,.Samed-yo.,-rucler Case Not
uenched.

,euINGToN, April i3.--(Special)--
49,. elections Committee OF the House
,.sne charge OF the Virginia contested
action cases voted unanimously 'o-oSs
:, unseat representative Mckinney anu
=, eat Mr. Thorp in his stead. Iney a'so
f.,ded the cases Of Hoge against o'ey
ri, cornett against Swanson, In favor OF
,be sitting members.
\, The case Of Thorp against Mckinney
80. latter had secured so little evidence
IA made so little effort to refute the
-ssress made by Thorp, that the COM
600 in studying the record OF the
we're forced to the conclusion that
,,.e,.,nev had not been legally elected.
,rsa. Is clearly shown by the fact that
~. democratic members OK the com
,,i,ec including Representative Jones,
,.oi,d in favor OF Thorp.
while the action Of the committee was
..,,riuoous. however, there was q wide
'sscrence Of opinion between the Demo
80 ana the Republican members con-
rtrr the reliability of the testimony
s,,-,itted by MIR. Thorp. and the con-
r,'lors OF unfairness and the improper
e.niication OF the Walton law, which
80 based upon IT. To most OF the con-
,...ions reached by the Republicans the
r,.,oorratic members entered the most
.,.,ro,s protest, but the condition of
a. NfcKenney's case did not permit them
- carry their opposition any further.
=, ths case Of j. Hampton Hoge against
p.rresentatlve Otey, the committee were
unanimously Of the opinion that Mr..
~. had failed to make q case. or even
=, show ground for a contest.
In she case Of Cornett against Swan
son mere was a difference OF opinion
N.ssrs. Thomas and Overstreet Repub-
ii.srsl arguing that the election in Mr..
eranson's district should be declared
,.d and a new election held. These
Gentlemen did not claim that there was
ann testimony TO show that Mr.. Cornett
b.9 been elected, but they maintained
maj the operation of the Walton law In
the district had been such as to make
another election necessary. in order to
determine who was the choice OF the
people. .,,,-,
the Walton law had been raised by Mr..
Cornetts attorneys. with the hope that
fh. matter would be carried to the House
flr "a decision Messrs. Thomas and
Overytreet, however. were the only mem
bers Of the committee who contended that
the House had the slightest thing 10 do
with the election laws Of a State. They
have not determined whether they Will
make a minority report TO the House.
As the majority report I'm each OF these
cases is certain to be accepted by the
House. they may be considered as finally
settled
The case OF Yost against Representative
Tucker was not reached BY the com
mittee to-day. II is confidently believed
ly Mr. fuckers friends. however, that
Il Will be decided In his favor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
CoLoRED CONFERENCE CLOSES.
Over 1900 Persons Present to Hear
the Appofntmenfs Announced.

over 1880 Persons Present to Hear
the Appointments Announced.
The Virginia Conference OF the African
Methodist Episcopal Church closed last
night.
one thousand five, hundred people were
present to witness the closing exercises,
and TO see the pastors receive their APP
pointments.
The conference assembled at O'Clock,
and Fannie PayneWalker rendered a
solo that greatly pleased her hearers.
Bishop Gaines made some remarks, and
resolutions were offered thanking the
Bishop for the services rendered in the
State for the elevation OF the race.
Rev. w. H. Bolden, ID. D., introduced
Rev. George Immersion. who presented
the Bishop with a small token from the
members OF the conference, showing
their appreciation OF the services OF
Bishop Gaines, and expressing their re-
grets that he should at this time be
called away, having completed his four
years work In Virginia.
The closing address was made by Pro-
lessor John r. Hawkins. In which he
assured the Bishop that he had won a
place in the hearts of the entire colored
population OF the United States.
After God Be With You TIL We Meet
Again" has been sung. the Bishop pro-
ceeded 10 make his appointments.
l.. A. Patrick was expelled from the
conference for failing to pay his debts.
Rev. II. w. Gullins. ID. d., was ap-
pointed In charge of the Third-Street
African Methodist Episcopal church for
another year. He has done good work
there. The ovation which greeted the
announcement OF his name lasted twenty
minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14

MR.. CRISP MUST WITHDRAW.
His Physician Warns Him Against
Further Campaigning.

ATLANTA, GA, April 3.-Charles +.
Crisp has announced that he will be COM
PEELED to end the joint debates between
himself and Secretary Smith at Lexington
tomorrow, and also to cancel all the en-
gagements he has made TO deliver
speeches at other points In this State Mr.
Crisp states that he does this on the ad-
vice OF his physician, who informed him
this morning, after careful examination,
that he was threatened with heart-failure,
and warned him against a continuance
Of his speech-making tour. The ex-
Speaker says that 1t is possible he may
but that for the present he has decided 10
submit his chances TO the people on his
talk already made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
GAME OF OLD-TIMERs.
Playing in Honor of Harry Wright
stopped by Rain.


ned The most unique game In the history
Of baseball to-day. veterans OF the
sixties, whose names were once household
words. met in contest according 10 tne
old rules, that give the pitcher nine
balls, make a foul on a bound out, and
cause the runner TO be called out IL ne
overruns his base The umpire OF the
game was II. III. Waldo. 70 years OF age,
and known as the Father of the Forest
Citys" which team was organized here in
1866. and played until 1876, being one or
the most famous clubs In the country.
The game to-day was In honor or
Harry Wright. the proceeds going 70 the
erection Of a monument TO him In Phlla-
players OF the old Forest City team. and
a number of players who had been proml-
nent on other teams volunteered their
services. One team was made. up OF a
G. spaulding George z; King FRANK
Il. G. Buchanan. w. /. Lghtheart, b. Os-
borne, and Fred. Cone. and the other
club consisted OF Cherokee" Fisher. NJ
o'Lear p. &. Dunn, George Wright, C. T.
Page. and NJ. II. Golden.
spauldlng and King and Fisher and
Larue formed the batteries. george
Wright, brother OF Harry Wrights,
played short-stop for his team.
The Forest Citys banked their OPP
ponents, and in their half batted out four
runs. when heavy rain stopped the game
The attendance was $500. threatening
weather keeping away many from sur
rounding towns and from Chicago.
ANOTHER ssSRRY WRIGHT GAME.
CINCINNATI, o., April IA game OF
ball OF unusual interest was played here
this afternoon between the old Cincinnati
nine Of 1892. which team won the Ameri..
can Association pennant of that year. and
this years Cincinnati National League
club. The game was for the benefit OF the
Harry Wright monument fund. and over
5000 people were In attendance. The
Leaguers won by score OF TO 3.
After the game banquet was rendered
the players by the Harry Wright Veteran
Association. which was organized here
last week.
University BaIIists Defeated.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, April 13-
The first game between the University
Of Virginia and Hobart was played here
this afternoon. in the presence OF a
small crowd, and resulted in the defeat
OF the University to t.
Batteries: Lockett, Cochran, Mcclure,
and Marshall for the University; Fall and
Case for Hobart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14

following are the comparative figures
embraced:
Amount expended for simshouses IN
1894. yls,sg63: In ms. u7,T4&.
Amount expended for outdoor poor N
1894. SO, 1896: IN 1885, ST.7A8.
Average number Of inmates per day IN
almshouses in 1895. 1910; in i@s. SZa.
The statement reveals that the saving
In the cost of the aimshouse during the
year 1896, compared to 1894. was s2.i7iG;
and that In the outdoor poor account for
1896 as compared to 1894 there was
saving of s3,ss7.06.s making a total OF
s5eos.i3, with an increase Of q inmates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
1908 cast Maip street.


machine was used IN the NTH race to-
day and was a success, the Held getting
away heads together. Three iavoritess
Weather fine; track fast; attendance
1900
First race--six and half furiongs-
Adonis Ql0. Ham, 10 70 y Eop. with
Judge Dennis second and Giadio!a third.
Time. f:22 "a.
second race--haif q miie--Dunoss Q14s
Ross. 10 81 won. with Van Mesa eecpnds
and Cyanthla IL. third. Time, s.
Third race--seyen furiongs-EH W ".
Gardner. 8 TO ID won, with Golden crowu
second. and Alexander Labcld snira inns
Fourth race--half mile-Amiabl4 a.,
Walker. to ID won, with Lady Looeam
second. and Emo third. Time. 30.
Filth raee-one mile DerfargiIle on.
Walker. 2 TO u won. with La Fiesta ~
cond. and Booz third. Time. la ~
Sixth race-seyen furiong$-Alm0 Q<
Ross 9 TO ID won. with Text second. and
Hubert third Time. l:3o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
SAVING AT THE ALMsHoUsE.
Department Run $4,000 More Eeono
mfpaIIy I'm 1898 Than I'm 1894.

Department Run $4,000 More Eeono-
minaIIy in 1898 Than fn 1904.
A regular session of the Council Com
mittee on Relief OF the Poor was held
at the City Almshouse last night, Chair
man Mcdowell presiding. Superintend-
ent Carter presented his monthly report,
which showed that the total number OF
inmates In the almshouse March slst
was 22, as compared TO 2ss on the cor
responding day last year Bills and pay
rolls for the entire department for the
month Of March. amounting TO S,o96.iS.
were ordered TO be- paid.
At the request of the chairman. the Su-
periutendsnt submitted special report.
showing the amount Of expenditures for
the almshouse and the department OF out
door poor for the years 1894 and 1856. to-
xether with the average number of In
mates per day In the alInshouses. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
Fight Mt n Dance.

Mary Bagby and Bette Browns two
dusl<y bellies of jackson Ward, called
each other names" at social hop which
occurred on south Second street last
night and In the fracas which ensued
Bette cut Mary on the head with a
pocket-knife, infilctlng a painful scalp
rested the combatants, and carried them
to the Second Station, where, in the early
morning hours. the ambulance surgeon
was engaged In dressing the wound on
Mary's head She was then taken 10
her home while Bette spent the night
az the station-house. Both will appear
in the Police Court this morning to give
an explanation Of the little unpleasant
neea