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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

Reported in the Treasury of the Stats
Temperance Union for Law Enforce
xnsnt.
The managers of the State Temperance
union feel encouraged in the work they
have planned because OF the liberality
with which the people of Topeka have
responded to appe al for funds to carry
on the work of law enforcement.
During the last thirty days an agent
of the union has raised $500 in cash in
Topeka to start the law enforcement
campaign, and it is expected that at the
meeting today plans will be formed to
make the prohibitory law effective where
it ia now openly violated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
FOR THEIR FATHER.
His Three Children Ask That Harrison
Kennedy Be Rainstated.

His Three Children Ask That Harrison
Kennedy Be Raiustated.
Clifford Kennedy, Blanche Kennedy
and Mabel Kennedy, son and daughters
of Harrison Kennedy, ex-night watch
man at the Jefferson street fire station,
who was dismissed for failing to respond
on account of drunkenness, petitioned
the council to have their father reinsta-
ted.
The children say that their father was
not drunk; that he was suffering from a
bad cold and drank some 'thor whisky
stews" He then went on duty and fell
asleep. He was reported az being drunk,
and after being suspended sixty days was
discharged. They say: "He is abso-
lutely disabled to do work and make a
living for u.s."
The communication was referred to the
committee on fire department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07

w. ]. Stages bill of SIS for making
examination of the books of the county
treasurer was cut in two and he was al
lowed $3.50. He gave judicial notice"
that he would sue the city.
]. ]. Haisch presented bill for $6O.96
for disposing of dead animals. The
amount allowed was $33 90.
Councilman Bradford introduced an
ordinance providing that all companies
who have water mains or conduits of
any kind underground be required to file
map of their systems with the city
to the committee on sewers and water
works.
o. Swanson was allowed 1851 81 as
balance on sidewalk account
Nick Chiles was allowed $107.70 for
furnishing meals to prisoners at the city
jail.
The metropolitan police was allowed
81 441.04 for the month.
City Attorney Bird was allowed $45. 25
for railroad fare and expenses to Chi
cago to attend the taking of dispositions
in the water works case.
A L. Fulford was allowed 5000 for
grading the alley back of the new court
house.
Commissioner of Elections McMasters
presented bill for 1920, the amount he
claims due him for the time between his
appointment and when he secured the
Office The claim was referred to the
city attorney.
In an absent moment City Physician
Mitchell had his stovepipe cleaned and
he presented a bill for $1.25 to the coun-
Gil for the work which was promptly
disallowed.
The council voted to attend the reuaion
meeting "Wednesday evening in a body.
Contractor Shaffer was Instructed to
repair the asphalt, the cost not TO exceed
$500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
ED HocH AND MORRILL,.
In the Same Issue He Criticisss morrill, He
Rooms Potter.

In the Same Issue He Criticises morrill, He
Rooms Potter.
Ed Hoch in his paper, the Marion Rec
ord, goes after Governor Morrill, in "a
Few Remarks" to the extent of four col
umns of double loaded matter on the first
page.
In concluding his remarks he says:
"When the Pop Attorney General Lit
tie, in exemp lificatiou of his name, de-
clared the laws failure and incapable of
enforcement every Repu blican in the
state denounced him. The same senti-
ment is no less reprehensible when per-
sistently uttered by a Republican gov
ernor.
''Let US have no moro of this encour-
agement of law1essness.
Let the law be enforced"
Editor Hoch is not only against the re-
nomination of Governor Morrill,. but he
seems to be for the nomination of Tom
Potter of Peabody as his successor. On
the editorial page of the same issue of
his paper in which he censures Governor
Morrill,, he publishes a column of press
comments on the proposed candidacy of
Mr.. Potter, which is taken as an indica :
ton that Hoch is for Potter for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
TT. Pillow Post Insta1Is Officers.

At a regular meeting of Fl. Pillow
post. G. A. R., the following officers were
installed by Installing Officer s. w.
Parker: Columbus North, past COM
mander; Charles Ranells, senior vice
commander; James Trotter, junior vice
commander; Albert James, surgeon;
George Ellis, officer of the day; Henry
Radford, chaplain; VIM. Holmes, adju-
tant; Wesley Woodland, quartermaster;
]. w. Anderson, officer of the guard;
delegate to encampnent, John Hedge;
alternate, Thomas Dillbird.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
Some Mothers

Let their babies cry with Collie, giving
mother no rest night or day. How foolish,
when DR.. Hands Collie Cure gives i'm
mediate relief TO baby. It removes
wind from the stomach, quiets the nerves
and gives restful sleep. Mother, send
today to your drugstore for 25c bottle.
Think of the weary hours it saves you.
If ba by's gums are sore, teething, use
DR.. Hands Teeth Lotion. At all drug
gist's, 20 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
TO LIGHT THE CITY.

The Edison Company Proposes to Putiu
Now Street Lights.
The Edison Electric illuminating
company presented proposition to
place $50 lamps in place to light the
streets in place of those now belonging
to the city. The company agreed to- do
the lighting for $S325 per light per an
mum, or $2O,S12.50 year for the entire
city lighting.
The communication was referred to
the committee on lights without action or
debate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
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ASK RELIE f.

PrOperty OWners Do Not Want n Orth Han .
Avenue Widened.
c. L Haywood and twenty-four others
petitioned the council not to adopt the
report of the appraisers for the condem-
nation of part of the Rol Nichols tract
in North Topeka to widen Kansas ave-
nue..
The petitioners say that the assess
ment is excessive and that it is not neces-
sary to make the improvement now
The petition was referred TO the COM
mittee on streets and walks and the re-
port of the appraisers was not presented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
BuckIen's Arnfca saIxe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores. letter, ,Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns and all Skin Ernptions, and
positively cures Piles or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by J. Z. Jones, 501
Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
Brfstow for Harris for Delegate.

Private Secretary }. L Bristow says he
is for Department Commander J. P. Har-
ris of the G. A. r. for delegate at-large
to the Republican national convention.
Mr.. Bristow says he is for Harris be.
cause he lives in his town 1t is nnder-
stood that Commander Harris prefers to
go as a delegate-at-large rather than
from the Second district, because the
chances are better and it will aid him in
his ambition to be governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07

The ordinance naming and opening
Holiday park" at Twelfth and Western
avenues was passed. The ordinance was
amended by striking out the provision
providing for the appointment of park
commissioners because it is said the
council has no right to authorize such
appointments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
sOME POLITICAL GOSSIP
General Guthrie - Strong Opponent of


General Guthrie - Strong Opponent of
Cyrus Leland
General W. W. Guthrie, of Atchisou.
has written an open letter to Col D. r.
Anthony denouncing Cy Leland and
urging the Republicans of Kansas to
turn him down by refusing to send him
to the Republican national convention as
delegate.
General Guthrie says If Leland wins
in this fight il means that he is to be the
political boss of Kansas in both state
and national politics. and will then be a
Candidate for United States senator If he
sees any show of being elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
Now It's Junkin who is Longs opponsn

Editor J. E. Junkin, of the Sterling
Bulletin, who has been talked about as a
possible candidate for the Republican
nomination for state senator in the Both
district, is now said to be the man select
ed by one crowd of the Seventh district
Republicans as the man to take the con-
gressional nomination away from Chester
l. Long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
NOT SATISFIED WITH POP PARTY
But Wants to Hold Fast to Its DecIara-
ton of Faith.

Judge Cyrus Heren, of Osborne. judge
of the Fifteenth judicial district court,
has written a long letter to Chairman
John W. Breidenthal, of the Populist
state central committee, concerning the
recent letter sent out by Walter N. Allen
advocating the formation of new party.
Judge Heren fayors a conference of
party leaders for the purpose of forming
a union of some kind along reform lines
which will not force the party to sacri-
fee any of its principles. He says the
members of the Peoples Party are not
willing to sacrifice any of the principles
laid down in the Omaha platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07
Ex-aovernor Humphrey Mentioned.

Ex-Governor III umphrey Mentioned
Ex- Governor Lyman q. Humphrey has
been suggested by the Cherryvale Re-
publican as one of the delegates to the
national convention from the Third dis
trict. The Republican says Montgomery
county has not had any honors of that
kind and is entitled to something this
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07

UPPER SANDUsKY, O.-"Our little boy
when three weeks old was troubled with
severe attacks of wind coiic. Our drug
gist recommended DIR. Hands Collie Cure.
We used it until baby was eight months
old. The effect from the start was mag
icaI, giving instant relief and no bad eff
fects. recommend it with pleasure 10
every mother in the land. Mrs G. w.
Cramer" DR.. Hands Remedies for chill
dren sold by all druggists for 25e.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07

The Kansan and Texan who wrestle at
Hamilton hall Thursday, weigh ubout
eco pounds each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07

Attend the z. of P dance at Weth-
erelPs hall tomorrow night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-07

Everybody takes the JOURNAL.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10
A BIG TROUT
Swallows a Mole and Quickly Loses
Its Life.

Swallows a Mole and Quickly Loses
Louisville Courier-Journal
Speaking of fish brings to mind re-
narkable fish story related by J. Fl.
Collins, the surveyor of customs of the
port of Nashville. Mr.. Collins is a sue
cessful fisherman and a thorough lover
of the sport. This story Mr. Collins
has been quietly circulating among his
friends, modestly claiming to have
heard 1t, but there is an impression
out that he is relating personal exper-
fences. At any rate the story goes
that man was on Whites creek, in
the TWenty-third district, one day re-
Gently, when he noticed a magnificent
trout spring out of the water Hardly
had it fallen back into the stream
when it sprang out again, turning
somersault in the air. Again and
again this occurred. The fish, being
quite large, created quite a commotion
in the little stream, leaping into the
air, twisting and turning and writhing
as 1T passed through the air. The quiet
watcher was completely mystified, and
for fully five minutes watched the pc
culiar actions of the trout Its ewes
were plainly seen from the creek bank
and the gentleman thought he detect
ed signs of pain At any rate it was
free show, and he determined to see
1t out. The trout continued to rush
up and down stream and make frantic
leaps through the air until finally,
after a magnificent rush and leap, it
flew the water entirely and fell sew
eral feet up on the sandy bank Of the
creek, and, giving few feeble flaps
with its TAIL lay still. The man walked
over to pick UP the fish, which was a
splendid five-pounder, and, finding it
| dead. stopped to take it in hand, but
observing a commotion in the. fsh's
belly, paused moment, and almost in
stantly the nose and feet of a mole
protruded, and Mr.. Mole crawled out,
not only alive but lively, and scurried
| off, burrowing into the ground few
feet away. When the fish was dressed
| It's vitals were found cut to pieces. No
explanation is offered as to how the
| fish got hold Of the mole
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10
THE WILD GEESE.

The wild geese, flying in the night. behold
Our sunken towns lie underneath a sea
Which buoys them on its pillows.
Liberty
They have, but such as those frail baroues
of old 40e'
That crossed unsounded mains to search our
void. - wi
10 them the night unspeakable is free.
They have the moon and stars for com
pany,
TO them no foe but the remorseless cold,
And froth Of polar currents darling mast
That have been nigh the world's-end lair
of storms.
Enormous pillows float their fragile forms.
Yes, those fragile beings, tossing on the Vast
OF wild revolving Winds, feel no dfsmayi
'Tis we who dread the thunder, ana not
they.
james Herbert Morse In Scrihnar
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10
VAGRANT VERSE.
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Nan, Angeline and Mary lay mournful in a
row;
Despair and grief were in their hearts. and
on their faces, woe;
For Saturday was moving day and mother
dear had said
AS she kissed them all and Rugged them all
and tucked them all in bed,
That heap Of broken dollies Wen leave up
on the floor;
I'm sure you'll never miss them-I'u find
you plenty more.
They're old and torn and battered up-not
one OF them's complete
think wouldn't take them to the house
on pleasant street.
Nan. Angeline and Mary went sadly off to
sleep
In happy dreams they soon forgot that mel
ancholy heap;
But when at last in slumber sound their
tired mother lay
She heard voice, gentle voice, that sweet
ly seemed to say:
''Those children you're SO fond Otis odd
you cannot see,
They're really very far from what perfect
There's many a pretty child in town in case
you feel inclined
To choose some pretty new ones, and let
these stay behind.
'For Mary broke her arm, you know, and
Nan turns in her toes
ana Angehne mas treckles on her funny lit
tie nose;
They bump their heads and tear their frocks
It's hard to keep them neat
think | wouldn't take them to the house on
Pleasant street''
That loving little mother, oh! she strated up
In fright,
She ran to all her babies, and she kissed and
Rugged them tight
She put her little bonnet on, and bought a
pot Of glue
And when they moved to Pleasant street. the
dollies all went too!
ST Nicholas
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10
A WRECKED WHITE pARAsoL.
1t Caused the Young Man In q Sack
Coat to Become Profane.


1t was in the early Sunday evening that
young man walked down a residence street
OF the west side, with a white parasol in his
hand. The parasol was a dainty silk affair,
with fringes three or four inches long. and
says the New York Press. Where he had
come into possession of the white parasol
was his own secret, and he carried 1t with a
swagger that seemed to say he meant to keep
his own counsel But he could not control
the tongues Of the gazers, and many were
the remarks made he carried the parasol
over his shoulder and hurled defiant chances
at the girls who thronged the brown-stone
steps.
II suppose he has bought 1t for a present
to his steady giggled girl with a sailor
hat and red hair.
Say, did yer swipe 1t from yer grip"
asked rude boy, the son of a janitor i.
girl on a wheel relaxed her bicycle face
as she asked: will you lend me that to
keep off the sun while scorch?"
The young man carried the white parasol
cane and with careless swing. But the
parasol would not abate one jot or title of
its aggressiveness. 1t was desperately
white and the fringe seemed to the young
man to be growing foot or two as he saw
the giggling girls and grinnrng boys increas-
ing their interest in it.
There was a perfect storm of remarks as
he reached the corner of the street Then, as
he disappeared with the white parasol in a
he made a remark himself, low down in his
chest. It was only. one word, and it began
with big, big d.
The truth was that the young man had had
a quarrel with his girl, and had walked off
with her parasol in the heat of debate.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10
e 8 g g e g g e e g e e g e = e g e e

All San Francisco is interested over
the mystery of the financial relations
between the late millionaire, Senator
James G. Fair and Mrs. Nettie r.
Craven. She claims that Senator Fair
gave her q vast estate. 1t included
business block on SanSome street, San
Francisco, and a fine homestead on
Milton street the entire property
amounting to about 1,000,000
1t appears, however, that the deeds of
Senator Fair were drawn in pencil, and
the attorney for the Fair heirs intimate
that they are forgeries. There are 10
end of rumorS as TO this interesting
case. 1t is stated on the one hand that
the heirs offered to compromise some
time ago by giving Mrs. Craven $500, 900
If she would relinquish all her claims
to the Fair estate, and on the other
that Mrs. Craven is at the head of
forgery bureau. Sensational events in
the case occur il. rapid succession, but
the end will probably not be reached
for some time.
The other day Mrs. Craven demanded
the production of the contract by
which Mrs. Theresa A Oerichs, Vir-
ginia Fair and Charles L. Fair bound
themselves to settle her claims against
the estate of James G. Fair for $780,
000 The attorneys for the children
denied such a contract was ever made
or signed. AS to the reason why Sen
ator Fair was so bountiful to Mrs
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10

"By telephone. do not know who sent the
message"
Il presume you were interested in your hus-
bands death?"
II object to that remark, your honor" said
Mrs. Craven. Il will not answer that ques-
tion."
but you certainly were interested in the
death of your husband. You must have had
some emotion over the melancholy event, did
you not?"
Yes
''You were alive to the circumstances of his
death?"
well. l certainly was not dead" was the
reply snapped out by the witness.
And you knew that will other than the
one you possessed was soon after filed for
probate?"
81 knew that what purported to be another
will had been filed, but also knew that Sen
ator Fair had not signed it,
Then why did you not produce the other
win?"
Because I feared the notoriety. as I have
already told you
You were not ashamed of your marriage?'
mo, SIR
"Then, what do you fear?'
Il expected that the children of Fair would
dispute the marriage contract; that they
would give me trouble and a deal of worry
and that to assert my rights l would have the
same trouble that Archbishop Riordan had
thing and everything that is not to their in
terest. l did not care so much for the will
for there was nothing in it for me, and had
my deeds.''
did you fear the notoriety of being the
wife of James G. Fair?''
Il have told you no."
did you go to the funeral of your hus-
band?"
Il did not. I never go to a funeral when
l can avoid it,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-10
ST. HELENA.
Facts About the Island Prison of the
Great MaeIstrom

Great MaeIstrom
African Critic.
Napoleon effectively prevented Ct
Helena from ever sinking into obscur-
lty. Nevertheless, for some years past
the. island has been getting deeper and
deeper into financial straits, while the
population has been steadily diminish
Ing. st. Helena is only some 1000 miles
distant from Cape Town, and vet the
island is comparatively unknown TO
South African colonists, as the outward
and homeward steamers to and from
cape Town only call there once In
three weeks, and make a very brief
stoppage. And yet this historic island
is Well worthy Of visit, not only from
It's association with the great Corsican,
but also because 1t possesses. proba-
Oily, the hnest climate in the world. A
constant southeasterly trade wind
straight from the pole, blows over the
Island and sweeps away those germs
OF disease which lie latent in less ia
Vored spots. AS consequence the
longevity of the inhabitants is proba-
bly, much greater than In any other
portion of the globe. In spite of all
this, and the proximity of the island to
the Cape, hardly a solitary Africander
finds his way there from one years end
to another
SO much In reference to ST. Helena
as health resort. Now let me briefly
refer to a matter that is Of more vital
Importance The strategicaI advan-
tages of the island have been fully
recognized by both naval and military
experts, and the royal commission
which was presided over by the late
Lord Carnarvon, recommended that II
should be strongly fortified and consti
tuted an important naval and coaling
station for the vessels of the squadron
Within the Cape command These
recommendations have, however. not
yet been carried into effect Certainly
something was done to improve the
fortlfications 10 or IL years ago. but
the guns are now of an obsolete tvne
and the diminutive garrison main
tanned in the island is utterly in
adequate to defend it, Moreover
though st. Helena is supposed to be a
naval coaling station, the admiralty
maintained no coal supply there. the
coal for the ships on the Cape and
west coast of Africa stations being
kept at Ascension, which does not nos
sess even a solitary gun, but is
cinder heap upon which many thou
sands are annually wasted
The defenseless condition of st.
Helena is matter that intimately con-
Germs the South African colonies and
should engage their attention. The
island Is utterly unable to help itself.
The opening of the Suez canal ruined
It's prosperity, and ever since 1t has
been drifting nearer and nearer to
bankruptcy. The greater portion of its
adult male population has migrated to
the Cape, and the whole revenue of the
Island is now only some $4,000. There
are only half dozen officials, and the
governor fills innumerable other offices.
including that Of chief (and onlyl
Justice. It Is deplorable that Great
Britain should allow one OF its pos
sessions to sink into such condition of
decrepitude. and especially an island