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The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
M'NALL WONT WAIVER.
Another Encounter of the Nervy
Superintendent and the
Travellers.

The Travellers Insurance company of
Hartford will bring a mandamus suit
against Webb McNaH as insurance
superintendent within a few days to
compel him to issue a license to the
company's agent at Junction City.
Mr.. NGcNaH has twice refused to is
sue the license. When he was first re-
quested to issue the license, he was al
so asked TO issue two licenses to agents
in Missouri, a draft for Sc being in
closed in the letter containing the re-
quest.
The draft was returned with the
statement that the Kansas insurance
department had nothing to do with
MissOuri's business. Mr.. McNal did
say, however, that if the company
would send the fee, 81, he would issue
the license to the agent at Junction
City.
During the correspondence which fol-
lowed, McNau was enjoined from re-
VOking the license of the company in
Kansas and from making an official
examination of the cOmpany'S affairs
In due time, but after the temporary
Injunction had been issued the company
sent Mr.. McNau a draft for 81 to pay
for the license for the Junction City
agent. He promptly returned the
1T is not the practice of this depart
ment to issue license to the agents of
companies who refuse to comply with
the laws of Kansas and the rules and
regulations of the insurance depart
ment.'
Today D. H. Martin representing
Waggener, Horton & Orr, attorneys for
the Travellers walked into the depart
ment Offices and said:
How do you do Mr. McNall?''
every well sir. Is there sOmething?"
care you engaged?" asked Martin.
''Yes" replied McNau what is it?"
Approaching the chair in which Mr..
McNan was debating letters Martin
said:
Il want to make you a tender of 81
for license to the agent of the Travel
ers' at Junction City,
Mr.. Martin did not offer Mr.. McNal
any money and the superintendent
looked around for a moment in expec-
fancy. Martin did not move.
'Weu if you are going to make me
a tender why don't you do it ?" said Nc
Nall.
"Oh yes" said Martin. Reaching
down into the left hand pocket of his
trousers ne brought out 81 and holding
them between his fingers extended his
hand towards Mr.. McNaH
Il refuse the money and will not is
sue the license" said McNau hrmlye
"All right. Good day said Martin.
Good morning. My Dear Sir Be
gan McNall on another letter, without
altering his expression, and business
proceeded as though nothing had hap
pened.
A mandamus suit will probably fol-
low.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
"PRISONER OF ZENDA."
Anthony Hope is Here and Will Giva
Readings From His Works

New York. Oct. 21-Anthony Hope is
here. The explorer who discovered
Ruritania, the creator of King Rudolf
v, best remembered as THE Prisoner
of Zenda," and his preserver, Rudolf
RassendyI, the kindly magician who
gave US gracious, lovable Princess Fla
via, yet relentIessly swept her loyal
lover from her side, arrived in the city
on the steamer Paris.
Anthony Hope Hawkins is the novel
lists full name, and so it appears on the
ships passenger list. He has come
here to give readings from his works,
chiefly from the Prisoner of Zenda." >"
He is a trif1e above medium height
lacking perhaps three inches of six feet
His figure is slight without, however, the
remOtest suggestion of delicate health
He will make his first public appear
ance at Lowell, Mass, when he will
read from his novels and dialogues. The
Lotus club will entertain him at dinner
Saturday evening. He will remain in
this country eight weeks. Mr.. Hawk
ins says he will not write a book about
his Impressions of America
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
RUNS OVER A LADY.
Bus Driver Whipping Around a Cor
ner Nearly Causes a Fatality.

At 1915 o'clock today an alarm by teIe-
phone was received at fire department
headquarters which called the firemen
to sl2 West Sixth street, where a gasoline
stove had leaked and set fire to R. H.
Bakers residence. The damage was small.
Chemical No. 2, hose Nos. and and
hook and ladder No. 1 responded.
AS the fire department wagons went
west on Seventh street to the fire a lady
stood at Seventh and Kansas avenue
watching them. An omnibus turned off
Kansas avenue to go to the National hotel
and the driver carelessly drove over the
lady. knocking her suddenly to the pave
ment. She was picked up before the
wheels of the heavy conveyance could
pass over her. She was bruised but not
seriously, and was able to continue south
on Kansas avenue. Who the lady was
could not be learned, as the whole thing
occurred and was over so quickly that
no one thought to ask her name.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
NEW YORK ASKS FAYORs.
Wants r educed Rates forMerchants
Who Go There to Buy.

St Louis Oct 21-The Merchants
Association of New York has had Will
liam r. Corwine, a representative in
this city for several days working on
the lines laid down by it when it an
nounced recently that it was going to
lay the foundations for further work
in it's campaign for the merchants OF
the country. He is endeavoring to OBJ
tain from all the railway associations
in the United States concessions in pas
Senger fares for merchants throughout
bers of the Merchants Association of
New York, the members of their imme-
diate families and their buyers. Coin
ctdentaly the annual meeting of the
general passenger and ticket agents of
the country was fixed for this week in
St. Louis and men representing all the
railway passenger associations as well
as the men representing the railways
forming those associations have been
here. It was the intention of Mr.. Cor
wine to meet and talk with the general
passenger agents of the roads in the
southwest. most of whose headquarters
are in st. Louis, and whose passenger
association is in process of reOrganiza-
ton.
In view of the probable rehabilita-
ton of the southwestern passenger as
sOciatiOn, the Merchants association of
New York has not made any applica-
ton for rates to the various roads, it's
representative having assured the gen
tleman representing these southwestern
railway interests that the Merchants
Association did not want to eTnbarrass
them further but would wait until they
had completed the reorganizat ton of
their association provided that were
done in time to allow that association
to take action as a body on the appli-
cation which the Merchants AssOcia
tion would make for reduced rates for
merchants for the spring purchasing
season, but that if the reorganization
were not perfected by that time, the
Merchants Association would then be
forced to apply to the different roads
direct Mr.. COrwine will leave here to-
day for Chicago, where he will call up
on the chairman of the western passen-
ger association.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS LOSS.
They Had 100000 in the Lexington
Hotel Property.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-The fact that 5000
600 of the widows and orphans fund
of the Knights of Pythias is invested
in a mortgage upon the lease of the
Lexington hotel was touched upon in
Judge DUNES court in the argument
being made as to the best way to pro-
tect the interests of all the creditors Of
the hotel company.
The knights of Pythias in connection
with their secret order, have an insur-
ance organization known as the endow-
ment rank January 1 the surplus
funds in the treasury Of this rank we're
said to be between S400. 900 and $500. 600.
partly in cash and partly in gilt-edged
securities. From this fund the 5000. 900
given to the Lexington hotel interests
is said to have come.
At the best it is not expected that
the money can be recovered from the
hotel property for years John A
Hinsey represents the officers of the
order in the receivership proceedings
Judge Dunno said last evening that he
would appoint two receivers for the ho-
tel.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
EGGS FOR KLONDIKE.
Portland Parties Will Take Up 1000
Dozen via Dog Route.

Portland. Ore, Oct. 21-On the steam
ship George w. Elder which leaves here
next Friday night for Dyea, Alaska,
Charles E. Vest of this city will ship
1000 dozen eggs and about a ton and
a half of poultry, fresh meats and oys-
ters which he expects to transport over
ChilkOOt pass to Dawson City by dog
train before Christmas.
The eggs have all been prepared and
are ready for shipment. They were
broken into cans. sealed up and then
frozen. It will be necessary to keep
them in cold storage until Dyea is
reached and after that it is expected
the weather will be cold enough to keep
them frozen.
He has four others associated with
him and they expect to realize 500, 600
sell the eggs at $35 per dozen and the
poultry at fabulous prices.
The party have % large dogs which
have been in training for some time and
they expect to get over the pass with
out serious difficulty
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
TREASURER INVOLVED.
Michigan Official Under Arrest on a
Serious Charge

Chicago, Oct. pa special to the
Chronicle from Detroit. Mich, says:
Judge Swan of the United States
court, upon affidavits submitted by
George Reed, receiver of the insoIvent
First National bank of Ithaca issued a
capias for the arrest of State Treasurer
George A. Steele and before it was
served Judge Swan fixed the state
treasurer's bail at $500.
The proceedings are one of the re-
suits of the failure of the treasurer's
father, Robert NJ. Steele of St. Johns,
last year, for more than 81, 900. 900. The
day after the failure the bank closed
its doors. The state treasurer was a
director of the bank. 1t is charged that
George A Steele induced the bank to
exchange a note for $4,000 which was
classed as good paper for one bearing
the name of a corporation in which
Steele was interested. The latter note,
it is charged, proved to be of little val
ue which fact, it is claimed, Steele must
have known when it was negotiated.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
HAGAN BOOMS KANSAS
And Incidentally WhacksP Prohibition
While in Washington.

Washington, Oct 21-NIr Eugene
Hagan of Topeka is at the capital on
business.
Speaking Of the conditions in Kansas,
Mr.. Hagan said:
statement that Kansas is prosperous,
for the whole country is aware of the
conditions in our state. Our people are
better off than they have been in IS
years The banks have a plethora of
money, and the farmers are no longer
worrying over the mortgage question.
They have been lifting mortgages with
a rapidity unparalleled. To use
slang phrase, Kansas is on easy street
In my town Of Topeka I don't believe
there is a single residence or business
house that is for rent.
"The prohibition question is with US
always. My belief is that we are near
er to a resubmissiOn of that issue than
We've yet been. Prohibition is such
horrible failure that if the voters can
get chance at it, it is my belief that
we will go back to a rational and prac-
ticable system of license. 1 am as much
opposed to intemperance as any man
living, but the prohibition of the sale
of intoxicants is not the remedy. There
is no place that know of where liquor
can't be had. In Topeka, as fast as
one blind tiger is. raided, another is
opened. 1t is the same way in every
town in the state. This condition is q
disgrace to any cOmmonWea 1t cauS-
es men to perjure themselves and
breeds disregard for law. One youth
man who has sold him liquor; another
will be bribed to swear falSehoOd in
the endeavOr to bring about a cOnvic-
ton. The whole miserable system is
see its utter inadequacy and rotten
ness -
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
WHAT GEORGE WILL DO.
/ Promises to Protect the People
Against Franchise Grabbers-

New York, Oct 21-The following was
given out from George headquarters to-
day as a draft of what Mr. George
would do if chosen mayor: He prom
ises to appoint a corporation counsel
who will protect the people against
franchise grabbers, and will see that
the office is not the refuge of subser-
Went tools of corporate monopoly" he
will appoint tax commissioners who
will refuse to defy existing statutes
at the behest of land and franchise
forestalIers,' and who will not exercise
their power for the oppression of own
ers of humble homes; he will appoint
a commissioner of public works who
will administer his office for the benefit
of the community and not of private
contractors, and who viii see that ALI
public improvements shall be made by
the city as a direct employer of labor,
so far as possible;" police commission
erS will be chosen 'WhO will hold the
fort in the performance of their duties
and prevent unwarranted interference
with citizens in the enjoyment of their
inalienable rights of public assemblage
and innocent recreation" his charity
commissioners will make the relief of
poverty an aid to the unfortunate and
a means of uplifting rather than de-
grading regarding their work as a du-
ty imposed upon society by unjust con-
ditions the removal of which will make
it possible to substitute justice for
charity
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
GOES OVER TO GEORGE
The O'Brien Democracy Decides to
Go With thu Tide

New York. Oct 21-The final lining
up for the first municipal election in
Greater New Y York is almost complete
After some heSitancy, the United De-
mOcracy sometimes called the O'Brien
Democracy, has decided that its place
is with Henry George. More infuen-
tial because more numerous is the Man
haitian Democracy, which has elected
to support Seth Low. The potency of
the 10000 voters which the Strickler
claims to have organized and controlled
was organized under the GiIrOy, Tam
many regime by the appointment of
one of the Strickler to a city judgeShip-
A point upon which the Strawberries
largely down from the German element
in New York-fnd themselves alone
with the Citizens union is the issue of
sumptuary legislation, for in his letter
of acceptance, which has stood as the
platform of the Citizens union in this
campaign, Mr.. Low said of the existing
excise statute: Where the Raines'
law fails as applied to New York, it
fails because it does not take into ac-
count the public sentiment of the city.
New York, while Enthusiastically an
American city, is also, as the Germans
say, a world city
Men of every sort of up bringing
must be able to live in such a city hap
PLY and naturally, of course with due
regard to the rights and convictions of
others"
Under the circumstances, it is to be
expected that Tammany will suffer by
the decision in the Stricklerite councils
to stand by Low. To what extent the
action of the United Democracy will
affect the result is subject to much
wilder conjecture. It's membership
and the loyalty of its leaders of that
membership are comparatively .un-
known quantities. Lately the orga-
nization has taken sides with the free
silver element in the party and it was
foremost in the demand that Henry
George declare himself unequivocally
in sympathy with the platform adopted
at Chicago last year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
GEN. LEES POCKETBOOK
Returned to Him by Mail but the
Money Gone.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 21.-Consul-Gen
eral Fitzhugh Lee, whose pocket was
picked while getting on street car
Saturday night, has recovered his pock-
etboOk minus a twenty dollar bill. 1t
came to him through the Richmond
postOff1ce.
A letter carrier, on opening mail
box a few squares from where Lee was
robbed, found in the box a pocketbook.
It was not wrapped in paper and had
no address on it. The carrier took it
to Postmaster CullingwOrth. who found
by examination of the papers that it
was General Lees property. The Gen
eral was sent for and identified the
book. Not a paper was missing, and
only the money was stolen. Among
other papers were $175 in negotiable
notes. All the comment the General
had to make on the robbery and the re
turn of the pocketbook was: He who
steals my purse steals trash"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
ON THE CARPET.
Conductors Called Before Asst.
Supt. Turner on Charges.

Four of the best known passenger con-
ductors on the Santa Fe, together with
Conductor Alex Ferguson, were called up
for investigation by Assistant General
Superintendent Avery Turner this after
noon. They are F. C. Gould, J. H.
Pierce, c. H. Branch and w. c. Dearing,
and all were charged with allowing pas
sengers to ride on Santa Fe trains with
out proper transportation Conductor
Ferguson was also called to Topeka on
this charge
Mr.. Turner has not yet announced his
decision in the cases, but it is probable
out of the four there will be at least one
or two discharges. The men deny that
there was any charge Of dishonesty
brought against them in the investiga-
ton.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
OKLAHOMA PRODUCTS.
There Will be an Interesting Car of
of Them to Look Al.

Tomorrow morning a car filed with
Oklahoma fruits, grain, vegetable and
mineral products will arrive in Topeka
and it will be on exhibition opposite the
Santa Fe passenger depot for two days.
The exhibition was prepared and is be-
ing exhibited by the live business men
of Oklahoma. From seeing the pro-
ducts it is found that Oklahoma can
raise almost everything, and of excel
lent quality. The car has large BAN
ners on it's sides to indicate where it is
from.
Mr.. John Golodie, associate editor of
the ''State Capital at Guthrie, has
charge of the exhibit and others accom-
panying the car are G. w. McGraw, of
Saltwater and VIM. ThOmpkinS, of
Oklahoma City. Admission to the exhi-
bitiOn is FREE and everyone interested
in seeing the products of Oklahoma
and meeting the business men who ac-
company the car are invited.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
SMASHED HEADS.
Result of a Political Meeting in
Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-There was a lively
fight at a ward meeting at POS North
Clark street last night between the fol-
lowers of City Collector Jos. c. Martin
and County Service Commissioner
James A. Quinn, rival leaders in the
oath ward precincts.
John Cooney was shot in the leg.
Several men were smashed over the
heads with clubs and canes, and a pa
troll wagon filled with policemen had
to be called to the hall before order
was restored. The trouble arose over
an alleged attempt to pack the meet
ing in the interest of one faction.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
PULLMAN'S BODY
Caused a Crank to be Jailed Who
Wanted to See Tt

Chicago, Oct. 2.-Ferdinand Friedrich
Gustav Behring is locked up at the Cot
tage Grove avenue police station. Up
on hearing of the death of George NJ.
Pullman he came to Chicago and called
at the Pullman residence. He said he
was a near relative of the dead mill
HOnaire, and asked to be allowed to see
the remains.
He was refused and became so dem
onstrative that the butler elected him.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
Father pucev for Georee.

New York, Oct. 21.-Among the visi-
tors to the George headquarters today
was the Rev. Father Ducey, of St.
Leo's church, a very influential priest.
He had a ten minutes conference with
speak for him during the campaign. Mr..
George also anticipated that Father
McGlynn will make a speech for him
during the campaign. The two are
great admirers OF each other.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
SUICIDE OH. WINKLER.
Second Attempt of a Riley County
Man Proves Successful

CentraIia, Oct. 21.-News has been re-
ceived here Of the suicide in Riley coun-
ty of Herman Winkler OF TINS place
In July 1895. he attempted to kill him
self by shooting. but although the bull
let lodged in the brain, where it was
subsequently located by means OF the
Roentgen rays, he recovered His last
attempt, by hanging himself, was sue
cessful.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
Western League meeting.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Very little was done
at the meeting of the Western league di-
rectors this morning The only thing of
Importance was the awarding of the
championship to Indianapolis, that club
having the most points. At the big meet
ing this afternoon other matters which
have been before the directors will be
formally acted upon and disposed of.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
REGISTER!
The Registration Books Will Close at
Nine Tomorrow

The registration books viii close to-
morrow evening at o'clock and those
who have not registered by that time
will not be allowed to vote.
At noon today the registration had
reached 7.345 and Commissioner Yount
said at the rate the voters are coming
in there will be 5000 on the books at
closing time tonight. This is a large
registration for an off year and it is
conceded that the large registration is
in favor of the Republican ticket.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
Princston's 151st Anniversary

New York. Oct H-Friday morning
Princeton university will celebrate the
one hundred and fifty-firSt anniversary
of the granting of the charter by Gov
ernOr John Hamilton.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-21
Fever situation is Better.

New Orleans, Oct. 21.-The situation
ported.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-16
CIVIL BEND.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Ed Pond has gone 20 points in Clay
Co. selling sorghum syrup. Ed makes
a good article.
The Misses Eugenia and Inez Page
are visiting relatives near Akron this
week.
Elmer Webster, who worked the
farm of Harvey Noggle, OF Sphinx last
season. is moving his effects to the
Howard Mosier farm, which he will
work the coming year.
Creme Haskins, OF Smyth, Moody
Co., was visiting friends in Civil Bend
last week. He has located in Elk
Point. Welcome Creme.
The incongruities of life were we'll
illustrated a few days since. A mar in
the prime Of life, apparently healthy,
seemingly familiar with the history Of
all nations from Babylon down, able to
read and talk several languages, who
makes higher mathematics a plaything,
and withal . sleight OF hand expert,
Offering to work on q farm for his
board.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-16
MccOOK.

Aom orr Regular Correspondent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Savage entertained
friends Monday and Wednesday even
ings OF last week. They came = 2
token Of love and friendship 9 old
thsm farewell, before going 70 River
side, lows. We anticipate prosperity
for Nj. Savage and family In their new
homo.
While James Barrett vas ra0ois
hunting last week, Tuesday, ne ACCT
IDENTIFY shot the horse on which be was
riding. Quite ! loss for Wm. narress'
NJ fAthes.
4 series o. religious meetings Y
belns hsld 6 the NcCook school house.
Mn Nichcls, d Sioux CITY. conducts
M sAms.
Harbeck entertained company laet
weo.
Yrien6u II q. h. llarth wsiocms him
4k1o&leeaesE . eleax Reaaa:
~ &T%%TS GSSRr% Observation-Disclosures
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-16

visited with her cousins, Misses Jennie
and Bertha Dahl, over Sunday.
Mrs. Addie Larson and Miss Jessie
JOhEson returned TO Sioux City Thurs
day, after attending the Lewison-Und
lin wedding.
Mrs. o. +. Hofstad and Mrs. Frank
Ward returned to their homes at Cam
ton Saturday after attending the we'd
ding.
Mrs. Andrew Peterson returned to
Sioux City Tuesday, after enjoying u
weeks visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Lillian Goodsell returned to her
home in Lincoln county Saturday after
q three weeks visit with Misses Jen-
ME and Bertha Dahl.
Halver Mjoen, of Yankton county, re-
turned home Monday, after a Few days
visit with his cousins, the viudals.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-16

Albert Ekren and Ole Stubben were
in Sioux City last week.
Louis Stene is on the sick list.
Mr.. Ofstad has built a new hog house.
1t is a dandy.
Born 10 Mr.. aud Mrs. Hongslo, a boy
and q girl. Mother and children are
doing we'll.
Mr.. Otstad and Mr.. Kvaal shipped a
car load of wheat to Chicago last week.
John Stene is the champion checker
player Of Nora.
John Blosmo was in Alcester with a.
load OF hogs the other day.
Mr.. John Bum and Betsey and Sofic
Jamtgard were visiting at Andrew
R%onning's last Sunday.
Clara Lund has returned from Sioux
City
Odin Hottie vas looking very happy
when he returned from the EAST last
Sunday evening, and now we all know
why.
Misses Sofe and Betsey Jamtgard
have returned from Hawarden.
John Blosmo has built a new hog
house 16x30.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ofstad have left
for Minnesota.