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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
KING RENTS HIS HOUSE.
Leopold of Belgium Let His House to
a Gambling Syndicate.

London, April 1O.-The recent visit Of
King Leopold of Belgium to London
had for its object, it now appears, to
conclude a contract by the terms Of
which a syndicate rents for number
of years the kings splendid chateau in
ArdepneS for use as a gambling club
The grounds and park are exquisitely
attractive and the king is to build a
large hotel adjoining the chateau.
The promoters seriously believe that
the place will rival Monte Carlo. No
one apparently protests against this
extension of gambling dens in Belgium,
which are becoming unsaVOry. At
such places the gambling. however is
running high over an exhibition lottery
in which, on last Thursday, a journey
man mason of CharlerOi won 100, 900
francs ($2O 0OO).
Each chief prize has so far fallen
to q laborer and as the result the work
ing classes are universally investing
their savings of years in the lotteries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
For Godfrey Hunter For United
States Senator
Was Freely Offered According
to Sworn Statements.
WILSON HAD A ROLL.
$4,000 Displayed in One Pack
age By Him
And Offered For Four Demo
cratic Votes.

Louisville, KY, April 10-A special
to the Evening Post from Frankfort
says:
Indictments charging bribery and
conspiracy to bribe have been prepared
by the Franklin county grand jury
against three of the most prominent
Republicans in the state and before
the day is past true bills will be re-
turned against ex-Congressman w.
Godfrey Hunter of the Third district,
the Republican nominee for the United
States senate; Congressman John H.
Wilson of the Seventh district, one of
DR.. Hunters closest advisers, and E.
T. Franks, one of the leading Repub-
ican politicians of the Second district.
The indictments were prepared last
night upon the testimony of Captain
Noel Gaines, Captain Thomas Tanner,
his brother-in-law, and Fred Gordon,
all of this city.
The charges are Indignantly denied
by Mr.. Hunter, Mr.. Wilson and Mr..
Franks, all of whom say they will
prosecute for criminal libel all who
have testified to the above facts before
the grand jury. They all claim that
it is the last desperate effort of the
Blackburn Democrats to prevent DR..
a certainty in view of the fact that he
lacked only one vote at the ballot yes
terday. The following authorized in
terView was given out this morning by
Captain Thomas Tanner, one of the ac-
cusing witnesses:
Il was first called to the Capitol ho-
tel on April l. and took DR.. Hunter to
Captain Gaines house. 1 heard the
conversation which followed between
DR.. Hunter and Gaines. I was in an
adjoining room My principal connec-
son and Franks. On various occasions
I was called to consult with them and
urged to take a hand in the buying of
votes. They insisted that they must
have three or four Democratic votes
and singled out Representatives Cos
soma, Clarke, Johns and Ly1ens, whom
they said we (Gaines and myself must
get, although any Democratic votes
would be acceptable.
7 was called to the Capitol hotel
Monday night and had a conference
with Wilson in room 21. Wilson had
a big roll of bills. He said there We're
5000 in a package, and from all ap
pearanceS there were. There were
four such packages, or $40 coo, and he
for DR.. Hunter. He showed me the
money as an evidence of good faith. He
seemed to be the man who handled all
the money. 1 had several conferences
with Franks in the same room. Was
last called there Thursday morning,
when they seemed to think that some
members of the legislature had offered
this too high. Franks was in the plan,
and talked about buying votes, but he
never directly offered me money with
which to buy them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
MAKE 1T A BUSY CORNER.
Several Business Houses to be Erect
ed on West Sixth.

The two story business block to be
built at the corner of Sixth and Jack
son streets by DR. A1ulvane and J. H.
Leonard is not the only one that will
be put up in Topeka this summer.
The tearing out of the old blacksmith
shop on the corner IS but the first step
toward the improvement of that part
of the city and in a short time contracts
will be let for two business houses i'm
mediately west of the property upon
which the MUlvane-LeOnard building
will be put up.
The old stone building at 205 West
Sixth street is to be torn down to make
room for the new rooms. The new
buildings will each have a 25-foOt
pressed brick front and will be 80 feet
in depth, but at present but one story
high.
President c. c. Baker of the Topeka
City railway will erect one of the busi-
ness houses and w. NJ. Forbes, the
real estate and insurance man, will
build the other
Mr.. Baker says that ne already has
a tenant who will occupy his building
and Mr.. Forbes also has assurances
that his place will be rented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
The Starch Factory Purchased
By a st. Joe Man
And Will Be Converted Into a
Canning Factory.
MIR. BIRD OF ST. JOSEPH
Who Now Runs a Plant in That
City
Will Open a New One Here
With so Employees.

The old starch factory which has
been falling to ruin since it was bought
up by the trust is to be reopened, but
as a canning works.
The building has been rented by A.
Bird of st. Joseph, Mo. and will be
turned into a big canning factory. The
work of remodelling the building has
already commenced and Mr.. Bird Will
spend $4,000 or more to put the place in
shape.
The factory will be in full blast as
soon as the vegetable season opens and
farmers to raise vegetab bles to supply
the plant. 1t is intended to make con-
tracts for the product of 200 acres this
year and the plant will be enlarged as
the field widens.
Contracts have already been made
for 300 acres of tomatoes at Is cents per
bushel. One acre of ground will pro-
duce from 300 to 500 bushels of tomatoes
so that the price to be paid makes the
land very profitable to the farmer
Sweet corn is being contracted for at Sc
a ton and beans, peas and other Vege-
tables will also be taken.
THE plan is to employ so hands in the
factory when it is opened which is con-
sidered a large force for an establish
ment of that kind.
Otto Kuehne of the Topeka vinegar
and preserving works induced Mr.. Bird
to come to Topeka. A year ago he
bought the vinegar works which were
operated by Mr.. Bird at st. Joseph and
then told him that there was an excel
lent field in Topeka for another estab-
lishment. Mr.. Bird came to Topeka
and looked over the ground and this
spring he came back and closed a deal
for the starch factory.
The farmers who live in the vicinity
of the starch factory raise vegeta bles
almost exclusively and they are elated
over the enterprise which give them a
market almost at their doors for all
they raise.
Topeka is rapidly becoming a center
for manufacturing establishments for
the products of Kansas. The day of
experimenting with cotton factories
and wooden mills is past and men with
money are now working on a practical
basis. Kansas can manufacture what
u produced in the state and such an
enterprise is not experimental
This year Topeka has been made the
headquarters for the creamery business
of Kansas, the Topeka vinegar and pre-
serving works are being enlarged and
a new canning factory IS being opened.
Topeka is all right. The boom IS here
and all the people. have to do is to open
their eyes and see it. 1t takes factories
to make a city and Topeka is getting
them faster than any town in the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
BIG PROPERTY DEAL.
Building Occupied by Eagle & Curry
Sold for $4,000.

The store building at 729 Kansas ave-
nue., occupied by Eagle & Curry, has
been sold to Mrs. Martha P. McVicar,
wife of DR.. Peter McVicar, ex-Presi-
dent of Washburn college, for $40. 600.
The property was owned by Mrs.
Joseph Black of Detroit, who formerly
lived in Topeka and who owns much
valuable property on Kansas avenue.
This sale indicates that things are on
the rise in Topeka. In boom times a
corner lot at Kansas avenue and Sew
enth street sold for $3O 900. The sale
was made by c. A. Black, who has
charge of all the Topeka property
owned by his mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
MILEHAMIS FORTUNATE.
The Case Against Him to be Dismiss
ed-Money Paid Back.

1t is understood that the attorney
general of the United States has in
structed District Attorney w. Q. Perry
to dismiss the case against Frank Mile
ham, charged with embezzling money
from the government while employed
as money order clerk at the Topeka
postoffice. The amount of Mileham's
shortage has been paid by his father,
the United States commissioner, and in
consideration of this fact and Mile
hams former conduct while an en-
ploye of the postofce, the case will
be dropped.
Since leaving Topeka Frank Mileham
has been working in a mine in New
Mexico at wages of S1.40 a day. The
greater part of the money earned he
sends to his family in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
HEADS BEGIN FALL.
Assistant Postmaster General Bris
tow Appoints Number of
Postmasters.

washington, April 1O.-Fourth class
postmasters were appointed as follows:
Kansas-Lenape, Leavenworth coun-
ty, William McLafiin, vice William
Shannon, resigned; LinwOod, Leaven-
Warning, removed; Mulberry, Craw-
ford county, w. H. Tharp, vice M.
Jones. resigned; Oronoque, Norton
county, Miss Flora NJ. Cope, vice Isaac
Keener, resigned; PaIco, Rocks county,
Frank Ross, vice A. E. Brown, resign
ed; Savonborg. Allen county, J. c. La
cey, vice D. W. Southard. resigned !;
Thayer. NeOsho county, Thomas Nc
Nulty, vice c. NJ. McGown, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
First M. E. Ladies, Society.

The annual election of the Ladies'
society of the First Methodist church
was held on Wednesday, The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Mrs w G.
Campbell, president; Mrs. f A Snow.
first vice president; Mrs. J. w Bailey,
second vice president; Mrs. George NJ
Noble, treasurer; Mrs. Eli G. Foster.
secretary. The new official board con
sists of Mrs. E. Bennett, chairman:
Mrs. w. D. Gossett, Mrs. 2. I Bone
brake, Mrs. J. L. Shellabarger. Mrs.
Joab Mulvane. Mrs. E. NJ. Sheldon,
Mrs. ]. p. Lewis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
FROM LEWELLING.
Senator LewelIing Says He Will
Reply in Due Time.

Wichita, Kan-,April Ex-senator Lew
cling refuses to make any explanation
of the several charges recently made
against him in the bribery investiga-
ton. He says he will wait until they
are through with their calumnies,''
when he will reply in full and prove
his innocence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
M'KINLEY PARTY LANDS.
They GO Ashore at Annapolis and Re
view the Cadets.

Annapolis, Md, April 10-President
Mckinley and party came ashore this
morning from the Dolphin and were
officially received at the naval acad-
emy. The party landed about 10 o'clock
and the presidential salute was fired
after which the cadets were paraded
as artillery and reviewed by the presi-
dent.
After a short visit to the residence of
superintendent Cooper the party re-
turned to the Dolphin, which sailed at
noon. It is said that Mrs. Mckinley
is indisposed today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
Tim MCCARTHY Populist Mayor.

Washington, April 1O-A topic Of
comment among Kansans here is the
news here that Tim Mccarthy, ex-Re-
publican auditor of state and past COM
mander of the Kansas department c. A
R., had been elected mayor of Larned,
his home town, as a Populist, on Pop
ulist ticket. Some of the terms ap-
piled to the recreant Republican were
aunnhatic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
S25. GOO Fire Id Sd. Joe.

St Joseph. April 1O.-Fire broke out
at moon in the barn of AR NJ. Brown
Transfer company. One fine horse. 20
car loads of hay and the building were
burned. Total loss about $25,0OO. Part
Iy covered by insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
DURRANT SENTENCED.
Murderer of Blanche Lamont to Hang
June IL.

San Francisco, April 1O.-Theodore
Durrant was this morning, for the Sec
ond time, sentenced to be hanged for
the murder of Blanche Lamont in En-
manuel church two years ago.
He will be hanged at San Quentin
prison on June II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
Wants a Cuban Congulship.

Washington, April 1O.-John K. FL
pearance at Kansas headquarters to-
day and announced his candidacy for
the consulship at Santiago de Cuba,
where he has been engaged in the Iunn-
Der and steamship business for the
past six years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
ON THE HOUSE TOPS.
Desperate Condition of the People at
Island No. 73.

Little Rock, Ark, April 1O-Governor
Jones today received a letter from peo-
pie at Island 7S, White river in which
it is said people there are in immediate
danger of perishing. They are on house
tops, RATS and all manner of boats and
entirely without food.
There are said to be IS families around
the island and unless they receive i'm
mediate succor they will certainly per-
ish. One family has just lost six chill
dren in the flood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
Reform School Appointments.

NJ. w. Gilmore of Chase county was
today appointed superintendent of
grounds at the reform school by the
board of charities. Mr.. GiImore's home
is at Elmdale, where for several years
past he has been at the head of the
Chase county poor farm and gave en-
inent satisfaction. Mrs. Gilmore has
also been given a place at the institu-
ton. Before Joining the Populists Mr.
Gilmore was Republican. The board
of charities will probably appoint Ben
F. Glover as farmer at the reform
school today. He held the position un-
der Governor Lewelling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
Cnnninphara held for Murder.

Wichita, kan, April 1O.-Cunningham
who shot McMahan, was held in justice
court today for murder in first degree
Bail was fixed at $4,000, which was
promptly given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
STRAINED RELATIONS
Exist Between Bulgaria and Rouma-
MIA and They are Massing Troops.

Sofia. April 1O.-The Bulgarian and
Roumanian troops are being massed on
the frontier.
Strained relations exist between the
two countries, and the Bulgarians talk
of retaking Dobrudja
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10
Rev. Flebartv viii Preach.

Rev. H. B. Fleharty, executive clerk
to the governor, will preach tomorrow
morning and evening at the First
Christian church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10

Mrs. NJ. c. Joney of Abilene, Kan, has
just completed course of lessons at
the Standard Dress Cutting School
taught by Mrs. Arnott over 615 Kan
Ave, and will open school in Abilene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-10

CONTINUED on Sixth Page. ]
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-25

EDMONsON ofcma ndmero 81 0ee
mdse ecelauh Ddos
redNnes nan la ~ pldora h sd
las crtcacns
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-25
Sc ha modificado Ia formula

a fin de ofrecer al pdblico una preparacion It'll,
Aegura rapida en- sus efectos, 10 que Sc com
p"ueba por ell uso tan generalizado que hace
lie ella en- toda la isla.
Con el fin de precaverse de las muchas m-
taciones que de esta formula Sc han hecho., Gu
yas propiedades son inferiores'' - debe exigirse
que en- cada GAIA de legltima procedencia, este
la marca de fabrica, en- la tapa superior un sello
que dice: DIR. N. REVERON, Medico Cirujano.
Ponce, Puerto-Rico''. en- la inferior, hrma
en- Ell lado derecho de la faja exterior, de esta
jta. Ponce, Agosto 80 de 1896,
kNIC0 Siendo objeto de frecuentes mlta-
nSiOO clones las PILDORAS DEL DIR.
REV VERON hago presentc, que las legitmas
son las preparadas exclusivamente en- la acredi
tada Farmacia de VALE y CANC1O, que
los depositarios de la yerdadera formula, ylos
,inicos que estSn autorizados para mi
bre en- dichas pidoras.-DR. n. REV VERON.
Dep6sito en- las sguientes Falmacias: VA
LIE Y CANCIO, .-GU1ILERAE ETY..
Capital-RIVERA, Arecibo.-ITURRINO, La
res.-ROVIRA ELVIRA; Aguadilla-Ro-
DRIGUEz, Yauco:mF0NT, Adjuntass;; ;.zAvA-
LA, Guayanlla.-FERRER, Juana Diaz.-BE-
TANCES, Coaro.-MARXUACH, GALES.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-25
?!!!sras Ret.hsI!E4yeatas
Del DR.. D. Nicolas Rever0n.
PR1v1LEG1o EXCLUSIVE ExPED1Do EN-
MADRID Ell DE MAYO DE 1891 POR Ell
ExCMO. SR. MINISTRO DE FOMENTO.
Rreparadas en- Ia farmacio de Vale cuncj:o
PONCE, PTO-RICO.

NJ EINTE AMOS de experiencia han de,
" mostrado las propiedades t6nicas rccors
tituyentes de estas pildoras, curando r;-
pdamente todas las Intermediates que 'dependen
del empobrecimiento de Ia sangre por una ali
mentacion POGO nutritiva por habitar en- lusa-
res h1medos NAL ventilados por enfermeda-
des anteriores.
Su acci6n curativa es muy efcaz en- las pal
pitaciones de coraz6n, dolores de cabeza, inaln-
tencia debilidad dolores las piernas, hi
dropesfa, cansancio, sorderas, zumbidos de Oh
do, marcos, palidez de la piel, la que resttr-
yen su color natural; neteorismo, flores blancas,
grandes perdidas de sangre, falta de menstrual
ell complete desarrollo de las ;ovenes en- la pu-
bertad, debilidad general, convalescencia de las
Intermediates agudas cr6nicas tai que
tas alteraciones morbosas sean sintomas de
cloro-anemia simple y no de una affection gene
raj de una lesion organica que reclamar;in
tonces otra medication.
En- vista de los progresses de la terapeutica
de algunos inconvenientes que Sc notaban er.
la practica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
That Leaky Roof.

1t is somewhat reassuring to learn from
the new supervising architect of the treas
ury that the occupation of the new city
post office" will not be long delayed by the
leaky condition of the skylight over the
central court His program In the emer-
gency is emnently satisfactory to the citi-
zens of the capital, who were deeply ag-
grieved when they contemplated the pros
pect of a long wait while the roof was re-
placed The supervising architect outlines
d plan of treatment of this roof that indi-
Gates how far he has faith in the soldity
OF the construction. I'VE will keep 1t in
repair he says. Just as any man does his
home" The principal concern of the people
of Washington IS ths duration of the period
that must now elaDse before the building
is ready for use as a post Office, and then OF
the period during which 1t will remain u
use such.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18

1t is fortunate that the sudden drop in
temperature of Tuesday night and We'd
resday morning came at such time that
little harm was done by the remarkable
change. The mercury Tuesday was high;
SO high, indeed, that there was an imme-
date revival of talk about Indian sum-
mer," that elusive. movable period Of late
autumn, when sudden bursts of warmth
bring spring-like languor. Tuesday night,
however. chilling blast came sweeping
over the country from the westward, and
in a few hours the temperature had fallen
to within five degrees of freezing. In
fifteen hours the records show drop of
40 degrees. from q at o'clock Tuesday
afternoon to 81 at o'clock Wednesday
morning. This change has doubtless en-
dangered the health of many persons who
are not accustomed in this climate to such
very sudden changes and do not dress
with the precaution that this tickle sea-
son demands. Many colds have been
Caught by imprudent ones who did not
give full credence to the warning given by
the weather bureau Tuesday that it would
be decidedly colder" Wednesday morning
This warning was amply justified, and its
success should encourage some skeptics to
place more faith In the forecasts of this
branch of the government service, which
works under SO many handicaps and with
such elusive elements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18
Japan Files Her Claim.

There is NO particular significance in the
statement that Japan has filed with Ha-
wall claim for indemnity in the sum of
$2OO.OOO. on the basis of Hawaiis refusal to
permit certain immigrants to land at Hon.
oiulu. This is the case that has caused
the dispute between fhe two nations for
some months past. 1t has just lately been
agreed between the parties that the issues
in the affair snail be submitted to the ar
filtration of an impartial tribunal and in
order apparently to perfect the case so
that the referees can act upon it intelli-
gently, Japan has stated the amount that
represents the extent to which she feels
her self to have been injured by Hawaiis
action. On the basis of this sum as the
amount of damages claimed the arbitra-
traitors should decide that Japan has been
injured by Hawaii and that Hawaifs &C
ton was not justified in law and equity
the damages awarded will be on the basis
of s2OO.OOO as a maximum. Hawaii hopes
ard expects that the arbitrator will decide
that she acted wholly within her own
rights and that Japan is entitled to nothing
in damages, either as a nation or as rep
resenting the individuals who were not
allowed to lana. Thus this latest phase
of the case seems to be in exact accord
anee with all the previous moves and tends
only to put the affair on definite bases
suitable for final determination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-18

will continue to struggle along with It's
gridiron Of overhead troIleys, its multi
tude Of other aerial currents. its tangie
Of metal In the air In every direction, and
perhaps she will be patient with the mig
chief that has already been wrought and
pray for better times. Washington has
succeeded In excluding the worst Of the
nuisances. the trolley wires. and II striving
diligently to bury all other forms Of cleo
trtcal conductors. It hopes IN a few months
to rid the air Of every form Of wire for
telegraph, telephone. lighting and power
purposes, and until then 1t will fear the COM
ing Of every storm that may tear loose the
metals and crossing them, may gfrdle the
city with deadly currents. Tuesday nights
accident in Philadelphia was not Of course
due directly to overhead wires. and might
have occurred had the current been sent
to the lamp by means of conduit. But
1t bears tnstructively on the force Of that
current and indicates that the claims Of
the electric producers as to the harmless
ness Of these agencies are nonsens.caL
The tragedy teaches that it is dangerous to
haI electric lamps so low that they may
be reached in this way. 1t seems that a
few months ago a lady who completed the
circuit with her umbrella with an over
hanging electric lamp was seriously shock
One such case should have been sufficient
to suggest a remedy for the danger that so
palpably exists