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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
Mr.. PECK SUFFERS MUCH.
His Left Hand May Become Useless
Friends Fill His Room With
Flowers

WASHINGTON Nov 19-George R.
Peck's condition today is not SO favora-
BILE as his physicians could wish it to
be Ever since he recovered conscious
ness in the early morning after the ac-
cident he has complained of a continu-
GUS and intense pain in the right side
Heretofore his physicians have regard
ed the pain in that locality as a conse-
Quence of the shock and brulslng and
have believed that il would pass away.
Now the possibility of at least one bro
ken rib is admitted
Strong plasters have been tempor-
ariIy applied and an examination of the
Injured part viii be made as soon as it's
extreme sensItiyeness to touch has
somewhat abated.
His right wrist which was broken, is
doing well. and the fracture promises to
leave no permanent injuries. The left
hand. however may become useless.
The f0rehnger and little finger Will
probably return to their original condi-
tion. but the two middle fingers may be
permanently stiffened- The tendOns of
these fingers were broken
Mr.. Peck asked TO be sent to a hos
pital today but his physicians decided
that he would be better cared for in his
room at the hotel He will not be able
to travel for two weeks.
A great many prominent men called
at the hotel today to ask about his con-
ditIou. One of the first was Richard OIL
ney. secretary of state. Associate Jus
tice ID. j. Brewer, who knew Mr.. Peck
in Kansas several years ago. also called
Brigadier General T. Fl. Stanton, pay
master general of the army. and several
other army officers left their cards dur
ing the day. David r. Francis secreta-
~ OF the interior, also called.
A4f- Peck's secretary, e @. NettIes. re
ceiVed more than 100 telegrams from
Chicago. New York and other cities to-
day asking about Mr. Peck's condf-
ton "a great many Of Mr. Peck's
friends in Washington sent flowers. so
that every available space in his room
is covered with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
GAVE S15O,OOO.
Vanderbilt's Contribution to the Re
publican Campaign Fund, Says
the @W orId.'

New York, Nov. 19.-The following IS
a Washington dispatch to the World:
The Worlds publication of the money
spent by the national committees in the
last presidential campaign was today
interesting fact respecting this or any
other presidential campaign contripu-
tiOns remains to be told
1t is this: The largest individual SUB
scriber to the Republican national com
mittee was VIM. K. Vanderbilt of New
York. who sent his personal check for
$50 GOO to the national committee. This
is not only the largest sum contributed
by any one in the late campaign, but it
is undoubtedly a larger amount of mon
ey than was ever before given by any
Individual in any political campaign in
the world
W. K. Vanderbilt's check was not sent
in answer to any appeal from Chairman
Hanna but was a deliberate and vol
untary gift late in the campaign
through another member of the nation
al committee Cornelius N. Bliss the
treasurer, could, if he would, tell the
circumstances.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
A DRUNKEN
HORROR.
DeS MOineS ElkSssInitiate' Dem
Ocratic Chairman Curry
By BrOiling Him In an 'SEIec-
trical'' Chair.
ALL ARE INTOXICATED
None of Them Realize What Is
Going On
Until Smoke Of the Mans Burn
ing Flesh Coils Up.

Des Moines. Ia, Nov. 19.-E W. Cur-
~, chairman of the Democratic state
central committee is dead at the Savoy
hotel in this city. Mr.. Curry's death
is reported to have been the result of
injuries received while being initiated
into Des AIoines lodge of Elks
Blood poisoning resulted from the in
juries, and this caused death. As part
of the ceremony he was seated in a
chair with a thin iron seat and a light
ed lamp placed under it. The expecta-
ton was that the candidate would jump
out OIL the chair when the heat became
unbearable. But he didn't Jump With
some friends he had been out in the
afternoon and had been drinking. and
it is said that when he went into the
hall he was very much under the in
Guence of liquor. The allegation is
that when he was placed in the chair
and blindfOlded his sensibilities We're
so benumbed that he was severely
burned without knowing 1t, or being
able to move The OnlOOkers saw him
fairly cook for some time, wondering
a his nerve, till they discovered smoke
rising from the chair Then he was
taken out of it, and found to be badly
burned His trousers were burned
away and his flesh was almost crisp.
He was taken to his hotel and cared
for by the best physicians. At his own
request it was given out that he was
suffering from another trouble, and the
true story did not leak out until today.
Even yet there is much mystery about
it,
The story of how his injuries were
contracted was given out by members
of the Elks' lodge after a more sensa-
tiOnal story had been current. It was
that instead Of a heated chair he was
placed on an electrical char and q
light current turned on in the expecta-
tion of making him souirm. He malii-
Tested no discomfort, and the current
was increased several times, without
producing any apparent effect Then
the smoke was seen, and he was taken
out half electrOcuted.
This story was denied and the story
about the heated chair given out. The
mystery about the affair has caused a
great sensation The Elks met last
night, but after their session had moth
ing to say except to repeat their ear
lier version. There has been no dis
position on the part of MI Curry's
family to blame the members of the or
derwhO did all in their power for him
during the illness. Mrs. Curry and her
daughter, the only members of the
family. earnestly desired that Mr.. Cur
rvs frequently expressed wish, that
the truth should never be made public,
should be carried out
Mr. Curry lived at Leon, Ia, and was
a leading lawyer of southern Iowa. He
was 4S years old. and had been a leader
in state politics for several years He
was a close friend of c. A Walsh, sec
retarv of the national committee, and
was an ardent silver man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19

The committee composed of State
superintendent Stanley, President A. r.
Taylor of the state normal school, Prof
william Davidson of this city and Sup
erintendent d. r. Shirk of Dickinson
county, which was appointed two years
ago by the state teachers association
to prepare a uniform course of study
for the public schools of this state, are
in session today at the Office of Super
intendent Stanley. completing the work
The course of study viii probably be
completed and ready for the printer to-
day or tomorrow. The new uniform
course of study viii make some mater
ial changes in the arrangement of the
grades of the public schools It Will go
into effect in the schools throughout the
state Immediately after the holidays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
HAD A esGLORIFICATION." !"
Last Night of the W. C. T. U. is Given
Up to Parades.

St. Louis, Nov. 19.-The last session
Of the W C. T. U. was on the pro
gramme as Peoples night" which
was given up to a eglorifcation." as
Miss Willard called it. The crowd I'LL
ed Music hail to the doors. The princi-
pal event of the evening was the de-
partment parade something never be
fore attempted at q national W. G. T.
U. convention.
At least $50 people participated. Each
Of the 20 superintendents carried a
beautiful banner, emblematic of the
work of their respective departments
and following them We're boys and girls,
carrying other banners, showing the ad-
vance into which each department is
divided After marching throughout
the immense hall to the music of pipe
organ, they gathered upon the stage,
making a beautiful picture of color.
Miss Eva Schortz, one Of the w. G. T.
Il. staff workers called each depart
ment forward and explained its partic-
ular work and introduced its superin-
tendent. The remainder of the even
ing was given up to addresses and
music.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
TO BUILD A NEW STEAMER.
Pacific Mail Steamship Line Orders a
New Ship Built

New York. Nov. l9.-By a unanimous
vote the directors of the Pacific Mail
Steamship company have ordered the
building of new steamer The ship
viii fly the American flag and Will be
available for use as government
transport she is to be 600 tons bur
den ana capable of making not less
than is knots an hour. This steamer
is TO he used in the China trade of the
line
The directors authorized the payment
of the seni-annEal dividend Of per
cent on the capital stock of $50. .000. 600
TIE report Of the treasurer showed that
the company has in the treasury 81 500. r
000 When Coils r. Huntington took
the presidency of the company in 1887
there was a deficit of ST. 250. COO The
books viii close on Nov %, and viii be
opened again December ,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
HANNA SAYS ITS FAKE.
Denies an Interview Which Declared
Him Ineligible for the Treasury.

Cleveland, o.. Nov 19-M A. Hanna
stated to an Associated Press reporter
today tnat an alleged interview with
United Press, wherein ne was made to
say that he was ineligible for the port
folio Of secretary of the reasury was
entirely untrue
You can say for msss' said Mr.. Han
ma, that the statement attributed to me
on that subject is pure fake"
While there has been more or less
talk in regard to Mr. Hanna being
barred from the treasury secretaryship
by reason of his commercial interests is
held by many well informed persons
that the law bearing on the subject
does not apply to internal commerce
and that if even should it be decided
that the statute in question does bar
Mr.. Hanna, there are numerous ways
in which the objections could be remOv-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
CURTIS TO LEAVE.
Fourth District Congressman Starts
for Washington Saturday.


Congressnan Charles Curtis will
leave for Washington on Saturday. He
expects to find enough work awaiting
him on his arrival to keep him busy till
congress convenes. He said: Il want
to get to Washington now as soon as
can. We want to get the appropriation
bill agreed upon before the session be-
gins SO that it win pass in the first two
of three weeks don't think of very
much OF anything viii be done this ses-
sion with the exception Of the passage
of the appropriation blh. After the in
augura tion of Mckinley there will prob
ably be an extra session. at least that
seems to be the sentiment at the pres
ent time. This viii probably be called
to meet soon after the fourth of March
The tariff will undoubtedly be taken up
and some measure enacted that win
give sufficient revenue and protection
and this viii solve the financial prob
lem
do you think any measure will pass
that viii retire the greenbacks?''
II do not. The coming congress will
as far a the Repu ublican party of it is
concerned be composed largely of the
same members that are in the present
congress and the house at the last ses-
sion declared itself as opposed to any
such measure. I don't think that any
such measure will be passed. This talk
of it is the result Of some of the fellows
getting scared and little excited"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
LASSOED DALOCOMOTIYE.
Smoke Stack Caught in a Cable and
Tore Things Loose.

East liverpool O.. Nov 19-A loeomo-
tive was lasSOed here yesterday. While
hosting the heavy steel beams for the
new bridge over the Ohio river a large,
heavy cable was allowed TO slacken so
A freight train came on the Pennsyl-
vania down a very heavy grade The
out of the way, but when it was high
enough to catch the smokestack the 10
cOmOtive struck the cable. carrying 1t
with the train about 600 feet Telegraph
poles, signal towers and telegraph wires
travelling crane cars on the new bridge
hung in the air from the steel cables
Two workmen saved themselves by
vens Of WensvHle fell from the bridge
breaking both legs. and viii die. The
loss to the bridge and adjoining property
was large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
SANTA FE CALLS FOR MORE
Witnesses That They Expect toThrow
Light on the Stock Jobbing.

In addition to the witnesses subpoe-
naed by the legal department of the
Santa Fe in the receivership case last
week, the following witnesses were
subpoenaed this afternoon.
Richard Gundry Charles Stillman
Jay Keller Ed J. Small, Daniel Small
and w L. Chamberlain.
Ed J. Small is a nephew of Daniel
Small, ST., the North Topeka. banker
who was subpOenaed last week, and
resides in Texas. He is also a sOn-in-
law of Judge Henry keeler. On the
day that the action for a receiver was
brought, Mr.. Small was in st. Louis
and is supposed to have been there
for the purpose of speculation
Jay Keeler is subpOenaed for wit
ness because of statements he is said
to have made in reference to what was
going to happen a few days before the
receivership case was sprung, and
Charles Stillman. a Washburn student.
is subpoenaed from the fact that he
heard Keeler make such statements
W L. Chamberlain is the proprietor
of the stock exchange in this city, and
Richard Gundry is connected with the
A c. Davis Grain company. Daniel
Small, jr, is a relative of the Small
Bros bankers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
Took Away Mrs. conlev's Piano.

A year ago Babcock & Frost sold a
piano to Mrs. Amanda NJ Conley on
monthly payments. The price stipulat-
were that in case the payments were
not made in full. the firm could seize
the piano.
Eleven months after the sale but $50
in cash and a horse valued at $55 had
been paid to the firm, according to de
fendant's testimony. The firm being
unable to collect any more money from
Mrs. Conley went to her house and
took the piano. She brought suit against
Babcock & Frost charging them with
trespass and asking that damages to
the amount of szT5 be awarded her.
The case was tried yesterday and in
the afternoon was given to the jury
After several hours the jury was call
ed in. and being unable to agree, was
DISCHARGED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
FELL INTO AN AREA Way.
Mrs May Noble Sues the City
Through John Jones.

On May IS, 1895, Mrs May Noble.
while walking south on Kansas avenue
fell into an areaway at Thirteenth
street, which, she claims, crippled her
for life Mrs. Noble is a sister-in-law
of John Jones assistant county 5ailer
At that time she lived in Topeka
BY the fall she was injured, and being
in a delicate condition. her child was
it is claimed, killed by the fall
Soon after the accident Mrs. Noble
presented a claim to the city council
claiming that the areaWay was not
properly protected, and demanding
damages to the amount of 10000
The claim was denied and the suit
brought in the district court
Today the case was begun. 1t took
nearly the whole morning to empaneI
a jury. Most of the men are farmers
who are not city taxpayers.
Lawyers Hazen, Branaman and Hun
gate are representing the plaintiff, and
City Attorney Bird is conducting the
defense.
Councilman John Elliott said to a
reporter today: Mrs. Noble presented
the claim to the council soon after the
accident. John Jones came to us and
said that if we gave him a position he
would compromise the case We We're
unable to furnish the position. and then
Jones said: III make you fellows
sweat for this She asked for $4,000
damages"
Mrs. May Noble. the plaintiff, is
now a resident of Wyoming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
GREAT COMPANYFAILS
Chicago Concern That Built Worl DIS
Fair Buildings, Coliseum, Schiller,
Etc.

Chicago. Nov. 19.-The Probst Con
struction company made an assignment
in the county court today. The as
signee is Gustav Wilke. The company
is one of the largest contracting con
Germs in the country. It's headquarters
are in New York No statement was
filed showing the amount of the Mabin-
ties, or assets.
The company built the Coliseum. the
Schiller building, the Peristyle at the
the Midway Plaisance, the court house
at Fort Worth, Tex, and number of
other notable buildings The concern
had Offices in the Schiller building until
about month ago, when they We're
moved to New York. The office here
was oniy a branch ana the corporation
belonged to New York, although it had
offices in a large number of cities. About
the Schiller building nothing was known
previous to the assignment of any fin
ancial differences under which the com
pany was labOring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
THIS ISN'T IN KANSAS.
But In Iowa Where Another Bank
Breaks Today.

Sioux City. Ia. Nov 19-The First Ma
tional bank has closed its doors The
failure is due to heavy Withdrawals. The
bank IS one of the Oldest institutions In
the city and was considered one Of the
soundesU- The amount of liabilities is
not yet known The failure is not be
lieved to be a bad one This is the sec
ond bank failure in Sioux City within
three weeks.
Washington. Nov. 19.-The comptroller
announcing the failure of the First Ma
tional bank of Sioux City, Ia, capital
Sl0q.090 It's liabilities to depositors at
the date of last report was s407 600; loans
and discounts s492. 900. Bank Examiner
Blanding has been placed in charge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
LEWELLING WITHDBAWs.
The Ex-Governor Says He is Out of
the Race for U. S. Senator.

Wichita, Nov. 1s.-Ex-Governor Level
ling. on his return from Topeka last
evening, stated to close political friends
that he had concluded to withdraw from
the race for the United States senate.
Il confess he said. that such an en-
inent position has attractions for me, but
I viii not undergo the torture incident to
being a candidate the election itself be-
ing scarcely compensation enough, to say
nothing of the possibility of defeat and
the adding to a long list of personal an
ta gOnisms. "
Mr.. Lewelling predicts important rail-
road legislation at the coming session OF
the state legislature, practical amend
ments to the Australian ballot law and
provision for a constitutional convention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
TO CONTEST KENTUCKY.
The Democratic Committee Does Not
Concede Election of Mckinley
Electors

Louisville. KY. Nov 19-secretary Gus
Richardson OF the state Democratic com
mittee announces that the party has def
initely decided to contest the election of
the eleven Mckinley electors in Ken
lucky. The Democrats cOncede the cleo
tion Of the foremost elector, s. II. Kash.
who ran "a votes ahead of W II. Smith,
the leading Bryan electOr who in turn
ran ahead of his associates by over .. 600
votes the other eleven Mckinley electors
receiving a greater number of votes than
the Bryan electors. Th grounds OF con-
test are given as irregularity and fraud
in q large number of counties. The Re
publicans make as many charges of ir-
regularity and fraud as the Democrats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
BRYAN KILLS A RABBIT.
He Isu't a Good Hunter and Misses
Several Good Shots.

Game Preserves. Taney County, Mis-
souri,, Nov 19.-W. J. Bryan and party
have arrived at this noted hunting park
The ride overland from Charwick a dis
tance Of So miles. was very tiresome to
Mr. Bryan and Senator Jones. as both
of these gentlemen have lost much sleep
during the past three days.
Mr. Bryan and several other members
of the party dOnned their hunting suits
and started on hunt of several hours
Mr.. Bryan is not much of a hunter as
he missed several shots. but finally sue
ceeded in killing a rabbit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
Tha Goldmn Rnd

The Golden Rod, 433 Kansas avenue,
has on sale a lovely line of cloaks and
capes. The prices viii suit everybody
rich as well as the poor. Call early and
get the best selection. Their millinery
is really the talk of the town and the
way their hats do go is surprising to
the proprietors themselves. Why
should it surprise them2 Have they not
the leading trimmer in the city. Ev-
erybody likes a hat that is becoming
and such you win always find there.
The prices viii also suit you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
POOLING HIS WIFE.
Attorney From Arkansas City, Kan,
Dons False Mhiskers.

Kansas City. Nov. 19.-An Individual
who prowled about the union depot yes
terday wearing false whiskers and blue
glasses created some excitement Po-
liceman Miller finally arrested the man
station.
There he explained that his name was
c. T. Atkinson and that he was an at
torney from Arkansas City. Kan He
stated that he had had trouble with his
wife. who was attempting to secure
divorce from him He was under the
impression that she was following him.
and he donned the disguise to throw her
off the trail He was released and left
tour. at once
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
HAS WEYLER RESIGNED 2

Rumored that he has Stepped Down
and his Successor has Been Named.
New York. Nov. ia private dispatch
was received in this city today from
Madrid to the effect that General Weyler
had resigned as captain general of the
Spanish army in Cuba and that General
PrandO had been named by the govern
ment as his SUCCESSOR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
More an didates for oAiee

The latest candidates to announce
themselves for appointive position are
A r. Edwards Of Parsons who is the
chairman of the Labette county POpu-
list central committee and who would
like to be the POpulist member of the
board of railroad commissioners. Mr..
Edwards was a candidate for this po-
sition under the former Populist ad-
ministration. Another candidate from
Labette is Andy Sharp who wants to be
coal oil INSPECTOR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
WARNER TOMOBROW.
Mercury Fell as Low as Eighteen
Above at z a n.

You win perhaps be glad to learn that
it viii be warmer tomorrow. The weather
people have promised it, 1T is also prom
ised that it viii be fair tonight and to-
morrow
The mercury reached its lowest shortly
before o'clock this morning. IS above.
and at o. clock this afternoon it was just
al freezing point.
Mr. Jennings says there is no storm in
sight that he knows Of.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
BIG PLANT SHUTS DOWN.
The Eass St Louis Packing Company
CIosss It's Esta bIishment.

st. Louis, Nov 19.-The East St. Louis
Packing company. which had a plant
valued at from 100000 to $4OO 900 in
East St Louis, and also maintained a
large establishment in this city have
closed up owing to the small profits Of
the business It is rumored that the
company will be reorganized in the fu-
ture, with several Chicago capitalists a $
officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-19
Price Of yellow Pine Advanced

Memphis. Tenn, Nov. le-The South
ern Lumber Manufacturers association
in called convention today adopted
price list advancing yellow pine so cents
per 1000 feet. A committee was ap
pointed to prepare resolutions memorial
izirg congress to increase the tariff on
Canadian lumber