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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
LETTER FRoM MELTON.
The Kansas Boy, Prisoner in Cuba, to
the N. Y. World

New York. Dec. THE World this
morning prints a fac smile letter from
owen Melton. one of the Competitor
prisoners. The letter is dated Fort
Cabanas, Gala bozo. Dungeon A. Ha-
vana, Cuba. Nov. Is, 1896" and reads in
part as follows; THE Competitor case
was continued in the Cuarto de Ban
deras (hag ro0m.) Fort Cabanas. by or
binary naval court martial on Novem-
ber a. The complete dispositions of DR.
ELIAS Wedia, George Ferran, Te0doro
Maza and myself We're taken. Fernan-
do Lopez Saul. the naval judge. in
structor said that our case would soon
be settled.
How? I have but little idea and in
fact do not care much 7 had rather be
sent to Ceuta than kept here indefinite
ly."
The letter was smuggled out of prison.
When it was announced week ago
that the Competitor prisoners were be-
ing tried again by secret court martial
in the Cabanas fortress, and that they
were not allowed counsel, nor even an
Interpreter. General Weyler's subOrdi-
mates made a vociferous denial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
JUDGE THAYER ARRIVES.
He Will Hear the Santa Fe Receiver
ship Case Alone.

Judge Thayer of the circuit court of
appeals at St. Louis arrived in this city
at noon today and 2 clock opened court
for the hearing of the arguments on the
motion to remand the Santa F'e receiver
ship case from the federal court to the
district court of Jefferson county 1t was
decided that Judge Thayer should hear
the arguments alone, as Judge Foster
desired to continue the LinWood. wreck
case. which opened in the circuit court
yesterday. AS a result of this arrange
ment, Judge Thayer is hearing the argu-
ments in the United States district court
room
Messrs. Keeler and Hite are represent
ing the state and Solicitors, Kenna, Dun
lap and Hurd. Judge Sterry and Judge
Horton the Santa Fe company When
court opened Judge Thayer announced
that the arguments of both sides would
be limited to two hours each The ar
guments being made this afternoon are
substantially the same as made on Mon
day and Tuesday of last week before
Judge Foster.
Tt is understood that Judge Thayer viii
confer with Judge Foster after hearing
the arguments 1t is not known on what
day the decision viii be rendered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
HIGH AS THE FALLS.
Flood in Chippewa River is Getting
Still Higher.

Milwaukee. Dec Wisconsin Cen
traI officials received advices from Chip
pewa Falls this morning to the effect
three feet of the falls with indications
that by this evening the gorge would
be as high as the falls. The water has
receded from the Wisconsin Central
tracks. but these are forty feet above
the river.
Eau Claire. Wis. Dec Owing to
the floods. there is a total suspension
of railway traffic on the Wabash and
Durand branch OF the Chicago. Mi1wau-
kee & St Paul railway. Great damage
has been done to farms along the Chip
peva river. The farmers families es-
capped to the railway track from the
rising water and were rescued by train
men and an engine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
ANTHONY BRANCH IN IT.
Eng ines and Cars Provided to oper-
ate the Lines.

Dwight Braman. the recently appoint
ed receiver of the Anthony branch of
the Frisco road has leased from the
Santa Fe company two locomotives, 60
freight cars. two passenger cars and
two com binatiO baggage mail and ex-
press cars with which to commence the
opera ton of the road. The road viii be
placed in operation within the next two
weeks.
Mr. Braman will open up Is stations
and place a station agent in charge of
each. Two mixed trains will be put on,
one starting a Arkansas City and one
at Anthony, each making a round trip
daily
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Cruiser Brooklyn Commissioned.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-The fighting
cruiser Brooklyn, the newest addition to
the United States navy, was toWed from
Cramp ship yard to League island navy
yard today, where she was formally
placed in commission The great white
cruiser received an ovation as SHE pro-
ceeded down the Delaware. Blowing OF
whistles, ringing of bells and the shouts
OF thousands gathered on the boats and
docks marked her progress
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
AS no THE WEATHER.
Going to Keep on Getting Warmer
but Snow Promised.

So far the weather prognostications
of this morning are not being carried
out as advertised. The promise for to-
day was Snow, with rising tempera-
ture tonight; Wednesday. snow with
warmer in the eastern portion of the
state"
Today has been most pleasant and
not even cold. The minimum tempera-
ture last night was II and at seven
o'clock this morning the mercury stood
at l8. At three o'clock this afternoon
it was at A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
FLOWER-MILLER.
Mr.. Court Flower and Miss Lucille
Miller Welded Today.

RTr Court Flower and Miss Lucille Nil
Ter were married at noon today at the
home of the brides mother. Mrs R. G.
Miller at 3O1 Van Buren street
Miss Edith Metcalf played the wedding
march and Rev. M L. Thomas of the
First Baptist church performed the cefe-
only the family and intimate friends
The bride wore her travelling gown. a
wine and black novelty suiting- Mr.; and
Mrs Flower left in the afternoon TOT a
return to the city viii occupy suite
Of rnnrns at 81 Monroe street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
A Look Through South Missouri Freet

The Kansas City. Fort Scott & Mem
phis r. r. CO. has just issued a mag
nifcent 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-
try over
The title of the book is SNAP Shots
in South Missouri" 1t will be mailed
free. Address
J. E. LOCK WOOD,
Kansas City Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
WAGES ARE REDUCED.
Lynn Factories Cut Wages-operators
at Clinton Strike

Lynn, Mass, Dec. Several reduc-
ti0ns in shoe factories in this vicinity
We're announced at the headquarters
of local labor unions last night.
Clinton, Mass, Dec. 1.-The operat-
Ors on twenty twelve harness looms at
the Lancaster mills struck this morn
ing because of a grievance which they
have lodged against the corporation on
account of q reduction OF pay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
THIEF COULDN'T SLEEP.
So he Thought the Best Thing was
to Confess.

Cincinnati, Dec. Thomas Frazer
a saloonkeeper of Lebanon. o.. gave
himself up to the police today saying
he stole the tray of diamond rings
from Oskamps' jewelry store last week
Last week a thief entered the store
and took from the case a tray of rings
which he secreted in an adjoining
building where they were found short
Iy afterWard. He said he was not able
to sleep and thought it better to CON
fess- He says a sudden impulse seized
him to steal the rings. He has been
locked uD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Want TarifE on Tron and MataIa-

New YORK. Dec Tine frsI gfaD
toward securing a revision of the tariff
duties on manufactured articles of iron
and other metals, or return to the Nc
Kinley law We're taken up by q number
of the members of the New York metal
exchange today. A committee TO do
the preliminary work of securing the
reforms was appointed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
TWO HUNDRED EDITORS.
Here's a Chance for Topeka to Make
Herself Solid

Captain J. G. Waters viii deliver an
address of welcome to the Kansas ed
itors who viii meet in Topeka January
%. Tom McNeaI will probably make the
response in behalf of the state associa-
tiOn.
A local committee composed of repre-
sentatives of the various newspapers in
Topeka is making the arrangements for
the entertainment of the visitors Among
other things trip to Kansas City is be-
ing arranged4 It IS expected that the
attendance Will be two hundred
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Medal Tor Prof Roentgen

London. Dec. 1.-At a meeting Of the
Royal society yesterday Sir John Lister
foreign secretary. presiding medals were
presented TO Prof. Roentgen for his raw
discoveries and to the French Prot
Moisson for his discovery of the isoIa-
lion of the element of hucrine. AT tie
banquet at the Hotel AIetropole in the
evening the United States ambassador.
4lF- Bayards toasted the Royal society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
MiIion Dollar Fire in Bradford. Eng

Bradford Eng. Dec 1.-Tha fire which
broke out in John H01dsworth & Sons
block. Forester Square. was much more
destructive than at first supposed.
About 40 firms were burned out, the Of
flee Of the Angl0-American cable com
pany and the Commercial Gable com
pany here were destroyed and the dam
age done is estimated at 81. .5QO. 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Tndiena wants the Fioht

Evansville md. Dec 1--There IS wen
defined effort on the part OF some lead
ing sporting men here to secure the Cor
beft-F -FTitzsinarnOns fight. If fl should
succeed it viii be under the management
of Dan Stuart. Tt is believed there win
be no police Interference, since several
glove fights have been pulled off here
recently with policemen present, the
same as in New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Brvan Gets One California Vote.

Sacramento. Cal, Dee Final re
turns from Santa Clara county. com
pleting the state returns, show that
Martin. Bryan elector has defeated
Flint. Mckinley electOr, by 492. This
gives Mckinley eight electors from Cal
ifo1-nia and RrNan one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Killed While Going to a Fire.

Everett. Mass. Dec L-Engineer Ben
nett and Driver Walter Stevens of the
fire department Of this city were killed
while responding TO an alarm of fire to-
day The fire engine was struck by a
locomotive as it was crossing the Bos-
ton a. Maine tracks and was carried q
hundred fet down the track Bennett
was killed Instantly and Stevens died
soon afterward-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
J. f. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City, Mo

Every man having a beard should
keep it an even and natural color. and
if it is not so already, use Buckfng-
hams Dye and appear tidy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01
Economy Boneset Cordial. .

VIII build up a "convalescent" quicker
than any other known remedy. At all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01

The finest in the west. Come and try it
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 ". Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-01

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
CAUSE MUST BE REMOVED.

For the last six years the assertion
has been made and reiterated by the old
party politicians that PopuIism was
craze which would soon die out Not
withstanding this it seems to have
thriven and turns up this year strong
err than ever.
The same thing is now being said Of
the silver movement with perhaps
about the same foundation. The fact
is that movements OF this character do
not die out while the causes which pro-
duce them remain undisturbed.
If the conditions which Populism was
organized to combat shall be removed
or altered by some other organization
then and not till then viii the Populist
organization go out of existence. The
same is true of the free silver move
ment
If the ends desired to be attained by
the silver men-an increase in the vol
ume Of primary money as well as the
circulating medium-sha1 be brought
about by some other party or in some
other way then and not until then viii
the movement for the free and unlim-
tied coinage Of silver cease.
These two elements in the politics of
the country also demand that some
thing shall BE- done in the matter of re-
stricting the rapacity of the trusts and
syndicates and it viii be necessary for
the party desiring their obliteration as
a political factor to do something along
this line.
Many people are ready to concede
that some of the demands of the new
party are right but question the meth
DDS by which the desired ends are to
be obtained ii is for them to devise a
better way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
MQRE SEVERE Talk.

IFrom the New York Commercial Ad-
vartiser.l
The nomination of William Jennings
Bryan-reckless demagogue. blatant
buToon, shallow and shameless prava-r-
icator-by one Of the great political or
ganizatiOns of this country was a dis
grace 10 American institutions. Tit is
wen to tell the truth about this man. The
courtesy which imputes rectitude Of
motive and sincerity Of belief in a po-
MticaI opponent has no room la the in
dictment against him. For more than
three months this would be dehler Of
the nations honor and would be wreck
er Of public prosperity has Travelled
through the land shrieking faIsehoods.
assailing property rights. denying the
constitutional powers of the govern
ment and preaching the deviIish doc
trines Of riot. anarchy and compulsory
dishonesty. Bryan is not SO ignorant
as not to know perfectly well what he
was about No valid excuse can be set
up in his behalf There are no extern
uating circumstances to be urged for
him. He has sinned against light,
against honor. against patriotism. viii
fully. knowingly, with satanic selfish
ness, with deliberate, reasonable in
tent. For such an offense ais he has
committed there can be no liberation
and no pardon. The overw helming YER
dict Of condemnation which the people
have rendered against him. and against
that detestable trio, AItgeld, Tillman
and Jones who aided and allotted him,
should drive him absolutely from pub
lie life There is no place in tine coun-
ellis of this nation for men who play the
traitor and ape the incendiary Bry-
ans foolish and malignat threat to con
tinue his warfare against the credit and
welfare of the country should be met
by the sentence Of perpetual ostracism.
The stripes with which the nation has
scourged him are inehaceable. They
should keep him out Of the society Of
decent men forevermore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
FAMED AS FIGHTERS.
Brilliant Record of the Fourth
Infantry. q. =. Army.
For Nearly a Century this Regimen :
Has Fought the Battles of the
Ranublic.

The Fighting Fourth, " which has
just been assigned to Fort Sheridan.
Chicago is one of the few regiments to
whose number this name has been add
ed that really deserve the compliment
Since its organization nearly a century
ago the Fourth infantry of the regular
army has fought battles for Uncle Sam
with all kinds Of enemies. 1t began
fighting Indians whom old Tecumseh
and Tlppecanoe disputed the right of
white men to live as far west as Indiana,
and it kept it up down TO the time when
the Sioux were punished for the masga-
ere Of the gallant Custer.
The Fighting Fourth took part in
the war of 1912, the Mexican war, all
the Indian wars, the civil war and a
number of minor disturbances which
have occurred since then. 1t is only
within the past few weeks that it has
been recalled from posts where active
duty was liable to be demanded at al
most any time and stationed near the
western metropolis. where it is likely TO
enjoy a long season of peace.
Not only has the Fourth been a fight
ing regiment, but it has been a school
for generals. Grant, Sheridan, Taylor,
Carlin, Miller, Crook, Kautz and others
who became military heroes began their
careers as soldiers in its ranks. Two Of
its captains, Zachary Taylor and Grant,
became presidents.
The real history of the Fighting
Fourth" begins back in 1889. At that
time the military force on the frontier
consisted of less than 800 men. The In
dams were troublesome, and complica-
tons were threatened with France, Eng
land and Spain. As war was likely to
occur at any time, congress determined
to increase the army. The organization
was far different from that of today.
The army was divided into four legions,
each Of which contained forces of in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
GOTHAM'S NEW PRISON.
Final Plans of the Structure That
Will Replace the Tombs.

New York, Nov. 1O.-The final plan
adopted. They provide for more ore than
700 cells. Around the building viii be
a twenty foot wall
The cells are to be larger and lighter.
and each is to have proper sanitary ar
rangements There are to be four tiers
to a story and the building will be four
stories high. Special cells for men and
women, not criminals who are held
merely Under suspicion. are to be con
structed All the members of the board
of estimate agreed to this as a moral
innOVa ton.
Comptroller Fitch agreed with the
other members Of the board, and it
was ordered that the building be Of
granite and the entrance decorated
with some good sculpture work The
members of the board thought that
few dollars of additional expense ought
not to stand in the way Of art.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
eek, RAYS.


Up at Carlyle some man wrote his
name at the head Of one of the tickets
and thought he had voted it straight
lola Register.
PETERS whiskers are six years longer
than they We're donday.-Paola Times.
Bryan has seen a great deal Of the
country even If heis eated.-McPher-
son Republican.
With a few rear platforms built on
his house Bryan can go on being hap
py.-Abilene Reflector.
VIII the election Of Mckinley start
up the mill between Corbett and Fitz-
simmons-Atchison Globe.
In addition to the other things he lost
in this campaign, Mr.. Bryan has lost
all the confidence he ever had in rab-
bits feet--Lawrenee Journal
There are many newspaper cuts Of
prominent men that may now be thrown
away. They win never be needed
Observation-Disclosures City Traveller.
When a church member thinks it is
wicked to attend a card party, she
makes it up with her conscience by de
to help the hostess serve the refresh
ments.-Atchison Globe
AT ottawa a Republican speaker spoke
from a platform in the open air sur
rounded by towering plants. On the
same day another Republican speaker
was snowbound In Cheyenne county
Kansas is a big state,and over 5000 feet
higher at one end than at the other
OskalOOsa independent
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fantFy, cavalry and artillery. When this
arrangement was changed. all the in
fantry was formed into four regiments,
one Of which was what is known today
as the Fighting Fourth. =
The final assignment Of the Fourth
was to do duty in Kentucky, Tennessee
and Georgia, which was then our from
tier. There it remained until 1909,
keeping up a continual diminishing
with the Indians After the Louisiana
purchase congress decided that the mill
tary force should be reduced, so the Third
and Fourth regiments were disbanded.
Six years later, however, the growing
boundaries of the country led congress
to again increase the army, and the
Fourth was recognized, being chiefly
recruited from Boston and other New
England cities. Tt remained in New
England until 1911, when it was or
dered to Indiana, where the outbursts
of the Indians foretold the coming strug-
gle with Great Britain. In the fall of
1911, under the command Of General
William Henry Harrison, the Fourth
was ordered against the Indians, who
were led By the 1.-The Prophet, - the
brother of -ecumaeh. On the famous
battle-ground Of Tippeoanoa the red men
were defeated, but 76 man Of the Fourth
were made targets for the arrows and
tOmahawks at ths Indians.
During the rest Of the war Of 1919
the Fourth was kept busy travelling
from place to place along the frontier
and occasionally doing some fighting.
Everywhere the men Of the Fourth were
hailed as the ssheroes of Tippecanoe. .
and in Cincinnati and Urbana, O., an
arch Of welcome was erected for them
to march under.
At the close Of the war Of 1912 the
Fourth was sent to Georgia and Florida,
where it took part in all the principal
engagements against the Seminoles IN
til 1874. VIXEN the war with Mexico
was begun, the Fourth regiment was
united and formed part of the command
of General Taylor. 1t was in all the
principal battles and was present at the
capitalation Of the City ef Mexico.
Upon returning to the United States
the Fourth WAS distributed at the from
tier posts and in the form Of garris0ns
had several exciting experiences with
the Indians. When the civil war broke
out. the Fourth was made part of the
Army of the Potomac, and many of its
officers became prominent. From the
beginning 70 the end Of the war the
Fourth was at the front and was present
at Appomattox when Lee surrendered.
Tt lost $50 men and 12 officers during
the rebellion.
After the war the regiment was again
assigned to garrison duty along the lake
front and in 1868 it was sent to the
plains to garrison the forts along the
Platte river. For four years some of
the most exciting fighting Of its career
was furnished BY the Sioux and the
Utes. The last saty performed by the
regiment was during the Occur d 'Alene
riots Of 1892 Colonel Robert II. Hall,
the present commander of the Flight
ing Fourth, is a West Point man, and
began his military career in 1861 as
second lientenant. @. J. BowDEN.
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The Wichita Eagle is not afraid Of
Chief Justice Doster lit says. The
dreaded Doster. chief justice. has been
district judge. He is an old kansan
and a former Republican. He is
modest and reueent. He has said since
the elections II know only one code Of
law and that is the same one studied
by the other lawyers. and shall try to
follow it as best can D0ster is with
us and has now our best wishes that
he may prove himself fair and honest
Judge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10

a Populist judge up in the First
district celebrated the calamity victory
by putting the Santa Fe in the hands
Of q receiVer-Emporia Republican.
But he made a prominent Republican
the receiver, 50 the Republicans are
getting the good things just as they
have been accustomed to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
"a HANDFUL OF DIRT MAY BEA HOUSE
Full OF SHAME" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
SAPOL 10
Cutting Miners, Wages.

Barbourville. Ky. Nov. 10-The East
Jellico Coal company at Artemus. this
county reduced the wages of its entry
miners % per cent today. The men at
this mine say they voted for Mckinley
and prosperity, and say they have been
deceiNed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10
Babv Rested Better Than Ever.

Eureka, kan, Sept. "a. 95-Hand
Medicine Co. DIR. Hands Collie Cure
gave my baby great relief. She is nine
months old and rested better last night
than she ever has. can testify to its
virtues with a good conscience. Mrs. J.
Perry" Mothers. ask some mother who
has used this remedy about it, DR.
Hands remedies for children never dis
appoint Sold by all druggists for 25
cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10

If the Populists begin to appoint such
men as Judge Foote to Office they win
at once justify the worst things which
have been said of them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10

"A perusal Of the accounts Of odd cleo
ton bets is not calculated to strengthen
ones belief in growing intelligence
among the American people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-10

j. Pierpont Morgan is reported to
have lost $4,000 on a. real estate trans
action the other day. Mr.. DIorgan's
speciality is government bond deals
where the government loses.