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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
SANTA FE COMPETITION.
The Rio Grande TO Enter New Mexico
Near the AtchisOm.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. M., Feb Ire
ports received here from points along the
line of the Denver s. Rio Grande affirm
the statement that that road is about to
enter the New Mexico field in competi-
ton with the Santa Fe.
The Rio Grande now owns the old
Santa Fe Southern, and with a little
building could be connected with the
Colorado system narrow gauge line run
ming through the San Luis valley, which,
if reports are true, will be broad gauged
for the purpose of establishing short
line to the south in competition for Cali
fornia business.
The proposed line would be via Veta
Pass, and a saving of forty miles would
be made to AlbuQuerQue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
RENO SALT PLANT.
1t Has the Largest Wooden Tank in tn
World.

1t Has the Largest Wooden Tank in the
World.
HUTCHINSON, Feb 11.-H. E. Blair and
p Newbrandt, representing Chas. FIeich-
man, a wealthy Cincinnati man. have
been in the city in the latter gentleman's
interest.
Mr. FIeichman is owner OF the Reno
Salt plant and has invested $50, 900 in its
erection, it has the largest wooden tank
in the world. 1t will be two weeks be-
fore the plant starts
1t has been erected and prepared for
the manufacture of salt upon an entirely
new system. The principle is that of
manufacturing it in tank rather than in
pans,
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NOMINATIONS.

The President Names ROckhill for Assist
and Secretary of State.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE president
has sent the following nominations to the
senate.
William Woodville Rockhill of Mary
land to be assistant secretary of state.
Matthias A Smalley of Ohio to be mar
shall of the United States for the north
ern district of Ohio.
Casper n. Morrison of Missouri to be
judge advocate, with the rank of major
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
FOR THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
President Taylor Mt Washington
LOo4img After a Eli Affecting It.

PreSIUenI IayIOr Et WAshImStOm
Looking After "a Bill Affecting 1t.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Professor Tay-
lor, president of the state normal school
arrived today in the interest of legisla-
tiou granting public lands to state normal
schools as we'll as other institutions as
provided in the Fcrt Hays bill.
This bill now before congress
provides that the land of the Fort
Hays military reservation shall
be given TO the state agri-
cultural college for au expert
mental station to the state normal schools
and what is left shall be opened for set
tlement.
President Taylor is working for the
passage of the original bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
KANSAS FIELD CLUB.
Meets at tho Contes in Kansas City to
Raise Kansas Rates.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 1.-THE executive
committee OF the Kansas Field club, an
organization of special agents of a num-
Der of insurance companies doing
business in the state of Kansas and in
Oklahoma Territory and in the Indian
Territory, met at the Coates last night
The question of advancing the insur-
ance rates for the state of Kansas
is under consideration. At the last
meeting here the discussion was de-
voted largely to the two per cent
tax levied on the companies in Kansas
and the question of resisting the pay
ment; but it was finally decided to pay
the tax, sue to recover the payments and
test the law. At that time it was stated
that the companies would at once ad-
vance rates to cover the tax and that has
been done in several places in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
MR.. HOWE RE-CHOSEN.

This Time to be State Railroad Conn
missioner for Three Years.
Although the term of Mr. s. I. Howe
as a member of the state board of rail-
road commissioners does not expire
until April 1, the state exc
cutive council held u meeting
between four and five o'clock yesterday
afternoon and re- elected Mr.. Howe for a
full term of three years to date from
April next The law provides that the
commissioner may be elected at any
time before April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
Departures From TODeka.

The following persons have left To-
peka within the past twenty-four hours
Via Rock Isiand-George w. Duback, I.
J. Anderson and T. M. Duncan, Wichita;
Mrs. James Franklin, Grand Rapids; A.
s. Thomas, Kansas City. Via Santa Fe
MIR. and Mrs. George Bentley and Miss
Carrie Chapman, Colorado Springs; D.
NJ. Valentine, Lawrence; T. B. Sweet,
Cincinnati; Walter Noble, Peabody;
Floyd Baker, Lincoln; Mrs. Frank Mich
olson, Phoenix,
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STOCKHOLDERS EXEMPT
Judge Horton Decides the Pacific
Railroad Case Against the Credi tors


CHICAGO, Feb 11-In the superior
court today Judge Horton decided the
celebrated Pacific railroad case, which
has occupied the attention of the court
for years, awarding a victory to the
stockholders.
The Pacific railway was a Los Angeles
street car line in which c. B. Holmes
the former general superintendent of the
Chicago city railway company was large
ly interested. The matter was recently
revived in a bill brought by the
creditors of the defunct company
to force the stock liability of the
stock holders. including about sixty
prominent Chicago business men, 1t is
on this bill that Judge Horton passed to-
day, holding that the stock liability can
not properly be enforced.
The suit grew out of the purchase, in
1885, by about sixty business men and
capitalists Of Chicago. of the stock of
the Los Angeles, California Cable Rail-
way company. After the purchase was
made the Chicago investors formed
new corporation under the laws of Illi-
nois to own and operate the road.
This company was the Pacific railway
company and its capital stock was
$2,500,OOO. The investment was not
paying one, and the road was sold nnder
foreclosure proceedings. This foreclos-
ure sale practically wiped out the assets
of the company, but bill was
filed by several Chicago banks and
capitalists who had claims ranging from
$4,000 to 100000, asking that the stock
holders be held liable on their stock
subscriptions under the laws of this state
for the debts of the company.
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big Coal Combine.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The Post today
says: An extensive deal in Illinois coal
lands, embracing nearly 1900 acres
has been practically completed by the
New York and Chicago syndicate repre-
senting two of the largest railway com
panies in the country. This enterprise
will be the largest since the anthracite
combination, now merged into the Read
ing syndicate, which is in state of re-
organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
THE PEARL BRYAN INQUEST
The Body DecapiGated and Afterward
Taken to ahe Place Where Found.


CINCINNATI, Feb. 11.-Coroner Ting
ley, of Campbell county, KY, today be-
gan hearing testimony, to determine the
manner in which Pearl Bryan met her
death.
Sheriff Plummer testified that he had
secured ample proof of the identi-
ty of the deceased and said the
same evidence would show that her
death ensued from the cutting of her
throat. DR.. Heyl, a surgeon at Fort
Thomas, testified that not more than a
quart of blood was found where the body
lay and that a person of Pearl Bryan's de-
scription should have left five quarts.
His opinion is that the head had
been removed several hours before the
body was deposited where it was found.
The whole day will probably be taken
up with the inquest.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 11-Less confidence
is felt in police circles here in the stories
told by Miss Hollingsworth of Indian
apolis concerning the Pearl Bry-
an murder. Particularly unlikely
is her statement that she performed a
criminal operation on the girl at Indian
apolis, as an examination of the body
shows that no such attempt had been
made. While the parties interested in
the case are continuing inquiry in every
direction, no discoveries have been made
today that throw light on the hidden
facts and there is practically no change
in the situation.
Another clue was developed today
when two colored girls having rooms at
418 East Front street, near the approach
to the Newport bridge on Broadway,
were brought to the Jail to see if they
could identity the prisoners as the two
men who went to their rooms on the
Saturday morning that the body of Miss
Bryan was found.
The girls, Minnie johnson and Annie
Lee, say that after 1 o'clock that morn
ing, they saw three men under the New
port bridge at Broadway. One carried
valise. One of the men accosted them
and asked where they were going.
They said they were going home.
aud invited the men to go with
them. 81 want to wash up," said one.
"Lets GO" The two then went with the
girls, but the man with the valise
manned. While the men were washing
arms and sleeves of one, an d
that a shirt sleeve of one was
missing. When the men went away the
women followed far enough to see that
they Joined their companion with the va
lise and went off together.
In the Jail the women were sure that
Walliug and Jackson are the two men
who made the call which they describe
GKEENCAsTLE, Ind, Feb. 1.-The
county commissioners were called to-
gether today to take some action in the
Bryan case. It is proposed to offer a
reward of $500 for the recovery of the
stimulating the search for it. The body
still awaits burial and will not be taken
from tbs. vault until the case is finally
disnOsed of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
WORK ON THE COURTHOUSE
Litigation First Before Any Money is
Paid Over.

Paid Over.
The county commissioners are receiv-
ing requests from persons who have
done work on the new court house, and
who have not been paid, to withhold
money from the contractor to pay them.
David McNair appeared before the
board today and asked that his claim of
$3.50 for work done and material furnish
cd be approved by the board and paid out
of the contract money.
The commissioners assured him that
no more money would be paid to the con-
tractor until the claims for labor and ma
teriaI were adjusted
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Mrs. Mary HarIan's Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs Mary Harlan, de-
ceased wife of James Harlan, who died
at her home in Kansas City last evening
of pneumonia, will take place at 2 O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon from the Third
Christian church. The remains were
brought to Topeka today and were taken
to the residence of Mrs. Harlan's father.
B. F. Golden. 215 west Tenth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
COST OF PROSECUTION.

Reno County Criminal Suits Cost the Citi-
zens $4,935.53.
HUTCHINSON Feb 11.-During the
year 1895 it cost the taxpayers of Reno
county just $4,935.53 for criminal prose
cutious
in the district court and in the justice of
the peace courts of the county.
The grand jury cost the county ST.
765. so,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
ROW IN A DIVE.

A Coal Miner Shot In the Leg at Floyd's
Place the Pike.
LEAvENwoRrH, Feb. ia row took
place in Joe Floyd's dive, during which
Floyd sent bail into the right thigh of
Jake johnson, a coal miner. Floyd runs
a notorious place on the "pIke," near the
soldiers home, at the point of the Santa
Fe railroad crossing.
The trouble began by Jackson refusing
to paw for some drinks he had ordered,
when Floyd made desperate attempt to
kill him. The shooting was the signal
for free for all go, aad a general knock
ing down followed.
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1nlne Iohnson Won,t Go.

Judge J. B. johnson said today that
the statement printed in a morning
paper that he was going TO New York
was unauthorized and was wrong. Judge
johnson says he has so arranged his
New York business that he will not have
to go and will stay here and look after
his political interests. He says he will
without a doubt win in his fight for
national committeeman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
SALE JEWETT'S STABLE
Por Years They Have Been Continued at
Loss.

EAST AURORA, N. Y, Feb, 11.-H. c.
Jewetts entire stable of liz horses has
been shipped from the Jewett stock farm
to New ork, where it is to be sold next
week. This practically ends Mr.. Jew
ett's career as a breeder of trotting
horses, which pursuit he has followed
for many years, with disappointing re-
suits fiuaucially. Among the animals
to be auctioned off are Patchen Wilkes,
the sire of the famous Joe Patchen; Tur
ce (2:12), and Favora (2:121S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
VIII Get fhe SeedsYet.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE senate
has passed without division the bill di-
recting Secretary Morton to continue
the purchase and distribution of seeds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
Prominent Lawrence Man Fails

LAWRENCE, Feb. 11.-P. a. Dolbee,
one of she heaviest stock dealers and
farmers in Douglas county. failed today.
He had several thousand dollars worth
of notes coming due that he could not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

Wichita aud return by the Santa Fe
Route, one fare for the round trip.
Tickels sold February 10 to 19, good
to return including February "a No
change of cars by the Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11

MADRID, Feb. 1.-THE aerolite which
exploded over this city yesterday was
seen over large area including Toledo,
Saragossa and Valladolid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
Parliament Assemblies.

LONDON, Feb. 11.-Both houses of par.
lament assembled at 2 o'clock. There
was a full attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-11
WANTED,
A RECEIVER
For the Government of the
United States.
It's Present ManagersAre Spend
ing $497.O00,0OO IA Year,
While Their Income is Only
$31 100000 a Year.
LIKE A VERY FOOL,
Government Borrows Two or
Three Hundred Millions
To Pay It's Current and Running
Expenses.
ANY BUSINESS MAN
Who Would Conduct His Busi-
ness on Such a Plan
Would Be Forced Into Bank
ruptcy at once,
OR RTHE INSANE ASYLUM
ORTHEINSANEASYLUM
Because We Can Borrow $780,
100000 From the Banks,

The Popular Loan" is Called a
GLORIOUS Success"
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aud then there will be more deficits to be

aud then there will be more deficits to be
met.
The total interest bearing debt Octo-
Der 81, 1895, was $747, 1861, $50. Add to
this the recent bond issue and the total
is $S47, 1851, $50. The increase since Oc-
tober 81. 1894, is 50 1878, ZOO. 1t has
cost the people pretty dearly for the
privilege Of living under the present gov
ernmeutaI managers.
Following is a statement of the gov
ernment revenues from all sources for
the last fiscal year:
Internal revenue 143, ,42l,6I
Sales of public lands ...... 1,1O3.347
Miscellaneous sources. ...... 16,7O6.45S
Total. 313, ,39o,O75
The expenditures for all purposes, in
cluding the expenses of the various gov
Ornamental departments will appear from
an examination of the lists of appropri-
ations of congress for the same period
They are as follows:
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HOW 1T WAS DONE.

A Scamda1Ous Incident Betrayin$
How the Gold Bandits Work Their
Game.
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Would Be Forced Into Bank
ruptcy at once,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-26


Beautiful Ceremony Was That Uniting Mr..
Cousson and Miss Virginia Harris.
Tuscaloosa, June 25.-(Special. WED
ding bells rang out in this little city yes-
terday. 1t was the occasion of the mar
rage of Mr.. George w. Cousson of Biz
mingham to Miss Virginia Harris of Tus-
kaloosa. The marriage took place at 8
o'clock last evening at the handsome res
idence of the parents of the bride, Capt.
j. j. Harris, at the university grounds.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
Whittlesy, pastor of the Episcopal church
at this place, assisted by Captain Har-
ris father of the bride.
The residence had bee artistically pre-
pared for the occasion, and more beauti-
full marriage scene and ceremony has
never been witnessed here.
Mr.. H. S. Bradley, chief clerk of the
roadmaster of the Southern railroad, act
ed as best man.
Quite a number of invited guests were
present Nearly 100 beautiful and valua-
BILE presents fell to the lot of the bride
and groom. The bride is a daughter of
Capt. J. ]. Harris, quartermaster at the
university, and a pretty and accom-
plished young lady. Mr.. Coussen was
certainly fortunate in securing such a
prize. The young couple left for their
home at East Lake on the midnight
train. carrying with them the best wishes
of a host of friends at this place.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-26
ATHENS.
Masons Celebrate st. Johns Day-Corner
Stone of College Chapel Laid.

Masons Celebrate st. Johns Day-Corner
Stone of College Chapel Laid.
Athens, June 24.-(Special Correspond
ence 1.-THE Masons celebrated in Athens
by the installation of officers of three
lodges in the county The ceremony oc-
Cured at the Athens Female college. 1t
was the occasion also of laying the corner
stone of the large college chapel.
Fully 1000 people assembled on the col
lege grounds. DIR. Arson West was the
orator of the occasion and made great
speech.
DR.. 2. A. Parker, president of the COL
lege, followed with short speech and
took a collection for the college amount
ing to nearly $4,000.
At the conclusion of the collection DIR.
West proceeded with the ceremonies of
laying the corner stone. in which were
deposited copy of the Bible and copies
of the following journals: Nashville
Christian Advocate, st. Louis Christian
Advocate, Alabama Christian Advocate.
Florida Christian Advocate, Christian
Educator, Birmingham State Herald.
Birmingham Evening News, Athens
Courier and other state and county pa
pers.
The occasion was great one for Ath-
interest of the renowned old college 1o-
Gated in our beautiful little city.
Rains have fallen In greatest album
dance. The prospect for fine crops was
never better than at presents
Our new telephone exchange IL about
complete and we will soon be on speak
ing terms with our sister cities and Bir-
mingham, the coming metropolis Of the
south. and the outside world generally.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-26
CHRONICLES OF THE COURTS

The proceedings in the inferior criminal
court Judge Feagin presiding, were as
follows:
Ed Jones, assault with intent to muir
DER bound over to the criminal court in
the snm of $500 sfs~ 80 5
Mamie Maddox, escaping after SEN
tence; So.
Elem Steward, walking street with inn
proper person; 50.
Hon Jones, trespass; SO.
Annie Crittendon, disorderly conduct;
Bruce Overstreet, assault and battery;
SIS.
Probate ONCE.
The following land papers were filed
in the probate office yesterday:
John d. Garland TO Andrew Williams,
lot at Twenty-fourth street and Eleventh
avenue; 81, quit claim.
Mrs. Alice j. McCray to Andrew Will
liams, as above; $500.
Susie NJ. and George D. Garland to
Mrs. Alice ]. McCray, as above; 81.
Mrs. Alice J. McCray to Andrew Will
liams, alley In block 635, as above; 81, etc.
Eureka Mercantile company to Joseph
Schwab & Co., lot at southeast corner OF
Hank Hawkins land; $780,.
W. K. Brown to f. G. Shepf erd, quit
claim to northeast quarter of northwest
quarter, section II, township II, range
west; So.
Fannie E. Quigly to Alabama Penny
Savings and Loan company, lots and
8, block IA. Twentieth street and Fourth
avenu, north; $6000.
c. w. Hickman to West End Land and
Improvement company, lots IL and ~,
block 5, West End; s575.
Judge of probate to P. H.. Harris,
northwest quarter of southeast quarter,
section l, township II, range west;
$3.50.
Mary A Morrow to ]. ]. Gooch, block
81, Wade tract; $500.
Frank ". to David Evans, one-half in
terest in north half of northeast quarter
of northwest quarter section 3D. town
ship 10, range west; 1912.
West End Land company to c. w.
Hickman, lot 10, block s., West End; $3.50.
Same to same, lots Is and 10, block 8,
West End; $425.
Articles of Incorporation.
Articles of Incorporation of Steiner
Bros. were filed by Burghard, Sigfried,
Leo K. and Simon b. Steiner yesterday.
The capital stock is 100000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-26
FOR RENT.


No. 1908 Bird avenue; 9-rooms; cheap.
No. 1707 Sth avenue; $25.
: No. BIO 18th street, 6-rooms, bath and SER
wants room; $40.
No. 1926 3rd avenue, 5-rooms and servants
rooms; $3.50.
No. laos 9Th avenue. 5-rooms and garden;
$3.50.
FOR SALE.
SIS cash, lot 50x145, on Cedar street,
Woodlawn, lies nice and in good locality;
the lot adjoining cannot be bought for less
than $3.50.
A nice little farm on pike close in, and a
short distance from electric car; about 40
acres; nice house and surroundings; bar
gain can be had for cash.
40 to go acres on Tuscaloosa pike, just
west of Cleveland. electric, car line graded
in front; suitable for sub-dividing; nothing
near its equal in all respects offered on the
market; viii sell cheap for cash; fronts
20 acres just beyond .Jonesyille, on pike.
with spendid spring on 1t; will sell cheap.
20 acres on pike close to Elyton; under
good fence; well. barn and small dwelling:
the market; win sell for small amount
down. balance easy, or very cheap for all
L. G. PBTTYJOHN,
1864 Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-26

Weber, the clarionet king,
and his matchless brass and
reed band and orchestra will
delight the public at East Lake
every Sunday. Prof. Weber
will play one or more of his
enhancing solos in conjunc-
ton with band and orchestra.
Turn out and hear Weber.
Concert begins at 8 O'Clock.
A-22-tf
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-26
FOR SALE.


s800-100x140 on Highland dummy northeast
corner. 10th street and Avenue j; nicely
shaded.
s9O0-5O feet. with 4-room house, on End ave-
nue., near 18th street. M
$1000-6-room house, beautiful shade, fine
for $3.50; snap. &6
$500 1OOx2Oo. beautiful corner on Highland
avenue.
s10OO-s1O0 cash, balance SIS month; beauti-
full cottage home in Woodlawn; conven-
lent to electric cars; nice location. etc.
$1250-$300 cash, Groom, new cottage, on
corner lot; well, stables, ETC.. fronting
electric cars, near Fulton station in Wood
lawn worth investigating.
S5000-100 feet, corner 22nd street and 3rd
avenue; this property once sold for s4o' 9gv;
you can get 1t now at q discount OF STA
per cent, and It a big bargain; good g.
room house on lot.
$1,000 business property: snap; story brick
$2600-7-room modern cottage, 18th street,
~ s. B. THoMPsoN. as 2lst Street.
Telephone a