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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Mystery of Figures.

Can some one explain this? Write
down any sum under Ell. in pounds,
shillings and pence, taking care that
the pence be fewer than the pounds, and
underneath put the same figures in re-
verse order. Subtract lower sum from
upper. Under remainder write those
figures reversed and add this sum to
remainder. Whatever be the original
number, the result of this addition will
be G12 1Ss. 11d.-Boston Transcript,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Pope's Secret Society Order Modified.

CHICAGO, March 1.-The Review, a
Catholic paper, publishes decree of
the Roman propaganda, by which
Catholics who belonged to the Odd
Fellows, Knights of Pythins and Sons
of Temperance before the publication
of the condemnation DEGREES are al
lowed to leave their names upon the
rolls of those orders and pay dues and
assessments whenever pecuniary loss
and detriment would follow complete
severance of the ties. The general
prohibition still remains as to any
other participation in the orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
POPS MAY CARRY TEXAS.
POpuIist Chairman Taubeneck Says That
They Will THIS Year.

ST. LOUIS, March 2.-Chairman Tau
beneck of the Populist national commit
tee, has returned to ST. Louis from
Texas. He was away ten days
"Tou expect to carry Texas,of course?"
asked reporter.
"Texas will be carried by the Popuiiss
next fall l do not see how the silver
wing of the Democratic party in Texas
can support the currency plank which
will be inserted in the platform adopted
by the Democratic national convention
That faction, which numbers in its ranks
the large majority of the Democrats of
Texas is not likely to put up ticket of
its own en- a silver platform. 1t will not
support the presidential nominee of the
goldbugs. The silver Democrats will be
in sympathy with the Populist platform
and ticket and with their aid we shall
carry Texas by large majority"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
The Real Article.

"They amt no such thing as real
Christian said the man with the patch
ed jeans.
Don't you think they ain'tl' said the
man with the soft hat turned up behind.
81 knowed one myself"
"Huhl Whatever did he do? Never
miss goin to meetin?''
"Oh, amt layin SO much on that as
on when it come time to work the roads
he went out and did a real honest days
work, jist as if he was workin his own
farm. "-Indianapolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
LILLIAN's NEW OPERA.
Miss Russell has Wonderful Part
An ssThe Goddess of Truth,

Miss Russell has q Wonderful Part
in ~The Goddess of TRUTH"
NEW YORK, March "A double dis
titled triple extract prima donna part has
been provided for Lillian Russell by
Messrs Stanislaus Strange and Julian
Edwards in their brand new electric
lighted and modernly improved ''opera
comlque," entitled sfhe Goddess of
Truth
There is very little wit in the opera,
and the first act is destitute of any at
tempt at humor. In the second act all
the chara cters have been compelled by
the goddess to tell the truth and their
remarks call forth some laughter.
There is comic spinster princess.
there Is physician, there is couple of
kings and dancing Bulgarian constab-
ulary. The opera is gorgeously staged
and the costumes are exceedingly artist
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
no FORMAL UNWILLING.
Threats to Defsce Father Marquette's
Statute Changes the Plans.

Statute Changes the Plans.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-To avert
any trouble over the unwilling of the
Marquette statute in the Capitol, which
has aroused antagonism from the A.
P. A, the covering was removed from
the statute yesterday and will not be
replaced. There will be speeches in
the Senate Friday or Saturday by
Senator Mitchell and others upon
Father Marquette, and possibly some
mem bers of the Wisconsin delegation
in the House will pay tributes to the
eminent pioneer and missionary. Cap
tain Garden of the Capitol police has
heard that threats have been made to
deface the statue, and has instructed
his men to watch it night and day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
A Straight Story.

Dangerous Diok-Ye toll me yer father
kept clothin store before he died, an now
I find out that he was hung for boss
stealth.
Arizona Abe (indignantly)-I never
said he kept a clothin store. I said he
was in the clothesline when he died.
That's what they hung him with. In
derstand?-San Diego Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Work For Him,

Mr.. Chips-Mr. Greathead, want to
map out line of journalistic study for
you.
Young Assistant-I am pretty well up
to newspaper knowledge as it is, sir.
Mr.. Chfp4-I am aware of that, Mr..
Greathead, but you know too much.
would suggest that you devote an hour
each day to forgetting something. Chips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
A Re.sttlne vice sninea Ont.

The suppression of the nickle-in-the-
slot gambling machines all over the
country has snuffed out what had be-
come a very profitable industry in New
Haven, Conn. Practically all the vari-
Gus machines of this character were
made in that town, and the first and
most popular gambling slot machine
was Invented by New Haven man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Marion Asbell Convicted.

OswEGo, Kan, March THE jury
in the Marion Asben case brought in
a verdict of murder in the first degree
after being out eleven hours The
victim was Mrs Maria A. Asbell, Sec
ond wife of the convicted man, and
mother of his I0-mont hs-old babe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Boies for President.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, March AT a
meeting of Populists, General James
B. Weaver nominated Ex-Governor
Boies as the Peoples party candidate
for president. Mr.. Weaver's declara-
ton was due to the recent letter of
Mr.. Boies declining to allow his name
to be used in connection with the
Democratic nomination for the presi-
dency and indorsing the free coinage
of silver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
FIRES THE FIRST GUN.

Chicago Tribune Brings Out the First
Piece of Campaign Literature.
CHICAGO, Mar. 2-The Chicago Trib-
une prints the following special from
Adrian, Michigan: Charles Daniels, an
old and eccentric farmer of Cambridge,
reputed worth $4,000, was arraigned to-
day and heavily fined for cruelty to anil
mails. having allowed a flock of sheep to
perish for want of food and shelter. He
defended himself by saying the Demo
cratic administration had so deprecated
the value of wool and sheep it was
cheaper to let the animals die than pro-
vide for them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
A Rafutation.

'tThere doesn't seem to be a great deal
of money in Stories - remarked the young
man with literary aspirations,
That's where you are palpably mistak-
en-" replied the architect. "Just so out
and take look at that soven story build
ing have been putting up. ''-Washing-
ton Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Likely to Paw on Account,

Hicks-f'm in hard 1ucki
Wicks-How so?
Hicks-Why, here's money order that
I've just got for $50, and the only man in
town that. can identify me to the money
order clerk is one that I owe $50 to-.
Somerville Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Senator sherman Congratulated

PARIS, March 2.-The Cuban colony
here has telegraphed it's thanks to
Senator John Sherman, chairman of
the senate committee on foreign re-
lations, for his speech. in the Senate in
support of the concurrent resolution
on the Cuban question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

The Bible speaks of the bottomless
pit, to show that all lost sinners will
fall to the same depth.
When a Christian begins to neglect
his Bible he has begun to forget his
God.
Growth is always the result Of life
inside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Forty-FIve Below Zero.

BUTTE, Mont, March 2.-The most
severe cold wave of the season struck
this State last night. the thermometer
in the Northern and Eastern part of
the State going as low as As degrees
below zero
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Fire at Marmaduke Academy.

SWEET SPRINGS, Mo-, March Fire
which started at 9:55 last night de-
stroyed the armory and barracks at
the Marmaduke Military Academy at
this place, causing loss of $4,000.
The insurance fully covers it. Most
of the furniture was saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Corinto Wants a War Vessel.

MANAeUA, March 2.-Reports re-
eeived here indicate that the presence
of a war vessel of the United States
at Corinto is very much needed, as
there is great danger that the custom
house there will be seized and the mer-
chandise it contains captured or de-
stFOVed-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

SEDALIA, Mo-, March 2.-The jury in
the suit brought by John 6. Riley
against the Missouri Pacific Railway
company for $50, 900 damages on ac-
count of Riley's son having lost leg
by being run over by a Missouri Pa
cific switch engine in January. 1895,
broufiht in verdict for So, 900 for the
rIaintiR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

Wife-Well, Doctor, how is it with my
husband?
Doetor-Fair to middIing, SO to speak
He wants a rest above all things. I have
written out prescription for an opiate
Wife-And when must I give him the
medicine?
Doctor-Himf The opiate is for you,
madam Louisville Home and Farm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
suicide of a Merchant.

BETHANY, Mo. March 2.-Alexander
Cummings, member of the mercan-
tile firm of Wren, Cummings Sc Co., of
this city, committed suicide yesterday
afternoon by shooting himself with a
target gun. He was temporarily in
sane, He leaves a wife but no chill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
A Deep Lake.

WastwateF is in many ways the most
interesting of the English lakes, and
is by far the deepest. Half it's area
is more than $50 feet deep, and 217
acres of its bed are more than 200 feet
deep, point particularly noteworthy,
in view of the fact that the surface
level when the soundings were taken
was 200 feet above the sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
When He Forgets.

"Why is it., the Cumminsville sage in
quired, with the air of one pleased with
the sound of his own voice, why is it
that the man of 40 or thereabout can re-
alize so well how old he ipwhen he is talk
ing TO youth of IS, but seems to forget
all about it when he meets a girl OF that
aReS''-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
RIVAL SALVATION ARMY.
BallingtOn Booth VIII Lead an Inde-
pendent Movement.

pendent movement
NEW YORK, March a. BallingtoH
Booth and his wife have finally de-
cided to start an independent religious
organization They will, however,
surrender to the repr esentatives of
General Booth, now in control at the
Salvation Army headquarters, all the
property and money of the army. To
prepare the preliminary plans for such
an organization as they contemplate
will necessarily take considera BILE
time. For that reason no definite an
nouncementS have been made. The
new army will be an essentially Amer
lean movement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
steamer Run Down and sunk.

New YORK, March 2.-The Atlas line
steamer Alisa was run down and sunk
by French line steamer. The Allsa's
crew of forty and fourteen passengers
were all taken off in safety, The
steamer which struck the Alisa disap-
peared in the fog.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

BELoIT. March 2.-senator Cooke, of
Center township, brought in from his
farm seventeen head of fat steers which
he sold to d. L. Marshall The steers
made an average weight of 1,552 pounds.
He got 500. 55 per head fer them, as they
were weighed out They were fine cat
tie and all of the senator's own raising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

"Ma'am," said Mosely Wraggs, who
stood at the kitchen door. dripping with
rain, "I'm not arskin ye fur anything to
eat this time, butt
"Well, what do you want?'' sharply de-
manded the woman of the house.
would ye mind givin an old veteran
an um breller?''=Chic Tribune
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Insures speadr cuban Triumph.

PARIS, March a. Senior Betances,
the representative of the Cuban re-
publicans in Paris, in an interview.
declares the United States Senate's
action has insured the speedy triumph
of the insurgents, probably within
three months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Outdone.

Anything new at the seances"
Yes; Rabelais was there, swearing hor-
ribly because his laurel wreath had been
stolen By Thomas Hardy. Chicago Rec
ord.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
because He Danced.

eve must discipline Deacon Brown, -
said the good church member.
"Whys'
ST heard my boy say that he danced on
Elder Smiths neck. Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
In New York.

''Hello, Jonesl How did you get hsres''
walked"
walked? From Buffalo? What on
earth did you do that for?''
'Oh, we brought the babyl He's teeth
ing Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

We mend and sew on buttons free of
charge Peerless Steam laundry.
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KILLED the Notorious Randall Brother.

GUTHRIE, Ok, March News was
received last evening giving partic-
ulars of a murder fourteen miles west
of Saltwater in which Gil McGinnis
shot and killed the two notorious
Randall brothers
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Try US on collars. We can make
them look like new. Peerless Steam
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Lost.

Between JOURNAL office and e15 Mon
roe street brown leather purse contain
ing small change, papers and owners
card. Return to Mrs Baker, 815 Monroe.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
COLORED MEN EXCLUDED FROM HOTELS.

The Rev. Ernest Lyon. pastor OF st. Marks Meth
odst Episcopal Church (colored). OF this city. and a
delegate 10 tho convention OF the Epworth League.
held at Ocean Grove last week, said in relation TO
the exclusion OF colored delegates from many OF the
hotels:
THE Epworth League at its recent convention
passed resolutions denouncing the refusal OF the
hotelkeepers receive colored delegates The league
Is made up members OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church and makes distinction az 10 race or
color. wish 10 say that neither the Epworth
League nor the Methodist Church is in any way TO
blame and neither the church nor the league would
have allowed such thing to happen IL they could
have prevented H.
"Wher the matter brought to the attention OF
the convention every one was indignant. One man
made a motion to adjourn rebuke 10 the I'M
christian conduct Of the hotekeepers. but was In
duced withdraw his motion
THE sense OF the meeting vas that the conduct OF
the hotel people rendered Ocean Grove unavailable
for future meetings Of a similar character. And
resolution was passed that hereafter We accept an
Invitation to rold a convention from place except
upon a guarantee that all the delegates regardless
OF race coor will be treated alike In the matter
OF entertainment
About twelve coored delegates were informed
they would not be received. and this was solely on
account OF their color. as they were eminenty re-
spectable"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
ANOTHER LLOTDS CASE.

Frederick H. Parsons. an insurance agent OF NO
so Pine-st was admitted to 5000 bail yesterday by
Recorder Golf on a charge Of being connected with
the issuing OF alleged bogus Lloyds insuran :e poll
ciee Mr.. Parsons heard indirectly OF the indict-
ment and at once went 10 the District-Attorney 5
Office with a Londsman
Mr. Parson WREN at his office. said that this
case was an Of the civil action OF the Peo
pie OF the State OF New-York against the Peop.es
Fire Lloyds recently argued before Justice Beach
In the action referred TO Judge Beach refused TO
make permanent temporary Injunction whch had
been granted by Justice Truar. and in his opinion
stated that the matter one which should be
regularly tried before the Supreme Court. MT Par
sons said that the charge against him was one
which In no respect presented any points not GOV.
cred by the complaint In the civil action. and that
II was generally regarded by those conversant with
the facts in regard to the case as an attempt 10
pal witnesses which the Peoples Fire Lloyds Will
use when their comes up for trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
A SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

MRS CHARLES BAHR AND HER BROTHER BADLY
HURT AT MOUNT IVY.
Charles Bahr, New-Jersey and New YORK Haii-
road conductor had unpleasant experience our-
dav afternoon as his train was nearing the station
at Mount Ivy Bahr and his baggage-mas'er'
William Neve were standing in the door OF the
baggage-ca. when the train neared the station
watching a wagon coming toward the tram uat
contained the conductors wife and her thirteen
vAar-old brother Ralph Mather. the son OF VIII
lar, Nather who is a well-to-do brick manufacturer
In Uaverstraw They on their way 70 the
station where Mrs. Bahr was going 10 take her
husbands train for their home at Spring Naiiey'
having spent the day with her parents at ther
home in the mountains When the Train came
around the curve north of the station the morse
,ooL fright and ran away. As soon as the train
stonped Rahr and the baggageman started on n
run for the place where the accident occurred.
Nrs Bahr and her brother were both found lying
unconscious In the road. having been badly hurt
The frightened men thought they were both dead.
and carried them to the station. Mr.. Bahr sent
messenger 10 Spring Valley for physicians. but had
n leave his injured wife to attend TO his duties
and On on with his train The two injured people
,rare taken back TO the home OF Mr. Mather.
Whom tho doctors arrived they found that the boy
had one leg broken and also injured internally
NJ. pabr was badly about the head ana
,,,sad in several places. It is thought that the
shock to her system may prove serious Inc ooy
will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
NEW-ROCHELLE.

A party of New-Rochelle and Huguenot wheel
men. seventeen in number, made a Coney
Island and return Sunday, starting from the
clubhouse at $50 o'clock in the morning and
irving at home at p. m Among the wheelmen
were several novces to whom the seventy-mile ride
fatiGuing that they retarded the faster
riders. The next thing TO attract the wheemen will
be the coasting match on July %. open to the New
Rochelle wheelmen only There are two prizes to
be awarded in this contest. Some time during the
early part Of next month the club will have
twenty mile road race. open TO any rider In West
chester County.
The theatrical residents of New Rochelle pre-
pairing to give entertainment for the benefit OF
William H. Hamilton. the easso and Thomas
Ricketts,. the comedian, both of whom live In New
Pochele. The following have volunteered 10 as
sst Guy Standing and mis- wife, Isabel w. Crquhart
Miss Ethel Ricketts,. Charles Collins, Miss Rena
Atkinson and George w. Campbell The selections
will be Scenes from the Bohemian Girl" Henry
Arthur Jones's "A Bed Of Roses" and the farce
MY Neighbors Wife" A professional orchestra
from New-York will furnish the music. The
management has decided TO give the entertainment
on Monday evening July p. at the Casino.
The changes in the city ordinances in regard TO
licenses for truckmen and vendors. and In relation
to the tax dogs. have invalidated all the old
licenses and caused rush at the Corporation
rooms. Charles II Coe, the clerk has been busy
night and day issuing new licenses, but the crowd
Of applicants has not diminished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
SING SING.

The Board of Trustees OF the Highland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church thinks Of putting re-
volvng fans In the church for the comfort Of the
people during the hot weather.
Mrs Phebe B VAIL widow Of William Vail. an
old and esteemed resident Of this village. died at
her home, in Croton-ave. last Sunday Mrs.
Wallis maiden name was Palmer, and she was
born in the town Of Yorktown in 1925 For the
last fifty years she had been resident of this
village The funeral will be held at the residence
OF her son-in-law T. Henry Callam. No. Y Croton-
ave- tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
The Rev. Mr.. Smith, Of Pennsylvania. preached
at ST. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday even
Ing.
General and Mrs. Z. A. McAlpin departed
early morning train yesterday for a trip to the
Adrondacks.
The Town Committee has called caucus of the
Republican electors OF the town OF Ossinng. 10 be
held next Friday in the Trinity Church building.
OF electing fourteen delegates 70 the District Con-
venton 10 be held In Katonah on July rs. and dele
cations OF fourteen each to the Assembly county
and school conventions calls for which are yet TO
be issued
sent Yesterday evening to Clinton Prison in charge
OF Sergeant of he Guard Travis and Keepers Coch-
ran Hammond Kerr Perry and Rowe.
Mrs George Patterson. Of Dale-aver and her
seven-vear-od boy badly injured by run
away team and truck IN Eishth-ave'. New-York