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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
WANDRIAN SEEMS DOOMED.
All Efforts to Tow Her OFF so Far I'm
availing

New York, March 26.-Reports from
the south side of Long Island received
this morning say that the northwest
gale still continues and the sea is run
ming very high.
Captain Andrews of the wrecking
company has returned to the shore from
the schooner Wandrain, on the beach at
Jones Inlet, and says the boat is in
bad condition and is leaking. The
cargo will have to be thrown overheard
if lighters do not reach her soon. The
Chapman Derrick and Wrecking COM
pany was notified this morning that as
sistance was required at once and they
have sent a tug and barge to the scene
of the wreck and will make a strong
effort to get alongside on arrival there.
AS yet none of the cargo has been re-
moved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
MUSKRATS TAKE TOWN.
Residents of Waltham, Mass, Forced
to Fight the Animals on the Streets.

6eS1QenCS or w altman, Mass. Forced
to Fight the Animals on the Streets.
Boston, March 26-Residents of
Waltham are IN terror of their lives
because Of the prevalence of muskrats
of huge size about the streets. These
rats are supposed to come from a num-
Der of old drains about the city, in
which they breed. and sally out at night
to attack peaceful pedestrians
Early this morning Conductor w. F.
Phelps of the Fitchburg railroad was
coming down the track and was at
tackled by a large rat which tried to
fasten its teeth in the conductors leg.
The latter drew his revolver and fired
two shots into the rat before 1t was
killed.
A few nights ago DR.. Fred M. Stiles
had a death struggle with a rat which
lay in wait for him in front of his house
on Moody street. Dr. Stiles picked up
a barrel stave in self defense and hit
the rat with it as the latter rushed at
him, but it broke short off in his hand
and the animal sprang at him again
and again until it was finally stunned
by a lucky blow. 1t was as large as a
grown cat and had teeth two inches
long.
But the nerviest attack was made
upon Patrolman Cannon. A rat
jumped upon him and climbed up his
legs, biting him all the while. The
policeman drew his club, and after a
hard struggle succeeded in beating off
the animal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
HORSES FOR GERMANY.
Are Being Bought Off the Wyoming
Ranges.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 26.-Somewhat
of a sensation was created here among
horse owners by the report that party
of contractors for the German army
were here for the purpose of buying a
large number of horses for the German
army in anticipation of a general Eur
Opean war.
Investigation of the matter showed
that the horse buyers are private citi-
zenS and are travelling through Wyom-
ing on the lookout for horses for work
and driving purposes in Germany and
that the number to be bought at this
state that western horses have a great
reputation in Germany for strength and
good staying qualities and that the
German empire will doubtless be
good market for western American
horses in the immediate future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
COLORADO RARIFIED AIR.
Tt Caused Mrs Louis Bonnette to Take
the Property of Others.

Denver, March 26.-One more addition
has been made to the long list of pc
culiar properties, good and bad, with
which Colorado's altitude is credited.
Convict No. 1897 at the state peniten-
tiary, who is Mrs. Louise Bornette, a
Colorado Springs female burglar, says
it induces kleptomaria, and sets her
self up as a case in point. The effect
of the high altitude of Colorado
Springs on Mrs. Bonnette, according to
what she says in her appeal for par
don, received yesterday at the state
house, was to make her long uncOn-
trOllably for the property of other peo-
pie.
In the course of several months she
stole about s.. 600 worth of tapestry.
paintings and bric-a-brac from wealthy
residents of Colorado Springs, who en-
ployed her to do homework. She was
arrested in the winter of 1895, the goods
discovered in her residence, and on
March 10, 1896, Judge Harris of the
Ell PaSo county district court sent her
to the penitentiary for two years and
six months.
Il had been living in Colorado Springs
about eight years. her petition for
pardon runs, and the high altitude
made me so nervous that each month
I suffered from nervous strain At
these times I had a desire to take what
did not belong to me, and could not
overcome the desire. L did not need
the articles, nor did I use them, but
just could not overcome that desire. L
hid them in my barn. My neighbors
missed their bric-a-brac, and had me
convicted I told the officers where
to find the goods and they returned
them to their proper owners
Now, 1 do not say that 1 am inno-
cent of taking them, but do say, in all
candor, that I could not help it. I
was sick, and my doctor said I had
kleptomania Your humble servant,
LOUISE BONNETTE-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
STATUEWITHOUT CLOTHES
New York Bank of Commerce Shock
ed by the Nudity of One

New York March 26-There was much
discussion in Wall street yesterday about
the statues that are being placed over
the entrance of the new National Bank
of Commerce building at Nassau and Ce-
dar streets. The building committee of
the bank held a meeting to consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of carrying out the original
plans.
One of the statues is the figure of a
woman and represents Commerce. The
figure is in a half recumb bent position.
There is narrow drapery across it. The
figure is of heroic size, and when it was
exposed on Saturday large crowds coll
lected in the street until the Workmen
covered it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
American Line to Yokohama.

San Francisco. March 26.-The Togo
Kisen Steamship company perfected ar
engagements with the Pacific Mail
Steamship company and closed an
agreement with the Southern Pacihc
company relative to the transconti-
mental business. According to the ar
engagements with the Pacific Mail and
Togo Kisen, the American company will
operate steamers alternately between
this country and Yokohama and per-
haps cheaper service than the Nippon
Yuen Kaishi the japanese line, whose
American terminus is Seattle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

that their wives will not be members of
the party.
one of the officers said to a Journal
reporter today:
Mr.. Harvey insists upon taking his
wife. L have been told that when Mr.
Harvey was married, he announced his
intention of taking his bridal tour with
the assessors
The assessors have decided to begin
the trip April 2 They will go to Kansas
City and make the tour of the FIT. Scott
and Memphis. The Missouri Pacific will
be the last road assessed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Yale Against a Book Tariff

New Haven, March 26.-Congressma
N, D. Sperry of the Second district has
written to President Dwight of Yale,
promising his assistance in trying to
secure the removal of the tax on libra
ry books from the Dingley bill Word
has been received from other Connecti-
cut congressmen that they will epdeav-
or to secure the removal of the clauses
that relate to a tariff on educational
a0naratIS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Benefits Villa Rents for $50, 900.

Newport, r. /, March 26.-James Cor
don Benefits villa on Bellevue avenue
has been rented to w. E. D. Stokes Of
New York Since Mr.. Bennett offered
his house for rent, having abandoned
Newport as summer home, it has
been occupied only two seasons, both
times by Calvin S. Brice, who wished to
buy the place, but would not come up
to Mr.. Benefits figure. The house is
Mr.. Stokes will give $1,000 for the use
of the place for three months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
WHO ARE THEY?
Members of Soldiers Home Investi-
eating Committee Take it All
Back.

Chicago, March ga special to the
Tribune says: 1T looks as though the
charges against General A J. Smith of
LeaVenworth Soldiers home" said a
member of the national board of man
ayers, would result in a mere flash in
the pan, just like previous investiga-
lions of this institution. Members of
the congressional committee who rec
commended the dismissal of General
Smith came before our board today and
practically recanted all they hitherto
have said Upon being cross-examined
they said a different construction had
been placed upon their report from
what was intended, and they have been
convinced they have been in the wrong
in making the recommendations they
did to congress.
While the national board did not
come to a definite conclusion in this
matter so far as voting upon it is con-
cerned, there was no doubt about a re-
action favorable to General Smiths side
of this controversy. Incidentally it
was brought out that most of the
stories rejecting on the conduct of af-
fairs at Fort LeavenWOrth originated
with indictments, who oftentimes fan
cied they had grievances, whereas none
existed save in imagination.
Probably the best showing made for
General Smith related to the Kelley
cure connected with this institution,
the statement being uncontradicted that
enabled to go out into the world from
the Soldiers home and do something
for themselves. One case in particu-
lar was cited, where a former inebriate
who had taken the cure is now earning
$500 yearly in a big business house.
Quietus will be put this contro-
Versy about the management of the
home, which, by the way, originated in
1888 and has been a source of worry
and agitation ever since'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
The @Gittineo of omca.

Senator L. p. King of Cowley county
arrived in the city yesterday and is as
sisting the candidacy of F. B. Schief-
bouer of Arkansas City for the position
of superintendent of the Hutchinson re-
formatory. 1t has been the understand
ing that Senator John Armstrong of
Barton county would get the place, but
his vote on the railroad bill did not
please his constituents, and there is now
considerable opposition to his appoint
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
State Board of Charities.

The Populist state board of charities
will meet in this city April Z and or
ganize. April 1 the majority of the
board will be composed of Populists, be-
cause of he addition of new members.
and the close of the terms of Republi-
cans. Ex-State Senator S. c. Wheeler
of Concordia, the first Populist elected
to the upper house of the Kansas leg
islature will probably be made chair
man of the board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
A TRIBUTE TO PAINTER.
Mckinley Sends Flowers to the Fun
eral of His Unfortunate Admirer.

Altoona, Pa, March 26-Among the
floral ernblems which were received by the
family of William Painter who was bur-
led yesterday was beautiful wreath from
the White house conServatorieS, a gift
from President Mckinley.
Mr.. Painter who was resident of this
city, was crushed against the iron pillar
in the union depot, Pittsburg by the crowd
who were trying to see the president
elect President Mckinley also sent a
personal letter of coincidence in which he
recalled the incident perfectly and express
sed the deepest grief at the unfortunate
occurrence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
.sThree Friend sn Seized.

Jacksonville. Fla, March 26-The
steamer Three Friends. which arrived
in port yesterday with the wrecked tug
Asturais in tow. was seized today by
order of the United States court, in ac-
cordance with the recent decision of the
supreme court in the libel case pend
ing against the boat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Gold Producers Convention.

Denver, March 26.-The Denver cham
Der of commerce has indorsed the sug-
gestion of Louis Enrich, the we'll known
mining broker of Colorado Springs and
New York. for a national gold pro-
ducers' convention, to be held in Den
YER Hon. 1 N Stevens, vice chair
man of the National Silver party ma
tional committee; H. M. Joralman and
T J. Underhill were named as com
mittee to arrange the preliminary
steps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
WOULDN'T PART MAN ANDw1FE
Would You-Railroad Assessors OBJ
ject to Making Inspection a
Pleasure PARTY

Lieut.. Gov. Harvey seems to be the
only member of the state board of rail-
road assessors who insists upon taking
his wife upon the tour over the state.
Attorney General Boyle, Auditor w H
Norris, Secretary w. z. Bush and
Treasurer Hefebower, so one of the
state officers informed a Journal re-
porter today, have said to- each other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

A tall pretty young lady, stylishly
dressed, and a small boyish appearing
fellow went to the probate court this
morning and were married by Judge Dol
man at just o'clock They We're both
from Chicago and they were not accom-
panied by friends relatives. The
grooms name was Frank Smith. aged Is
years. and the brides A. Magill. aged "a
years. The ceremony was witnessed by
several deputy sheriffs and court house
people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
To Shut Out Kinetoscopes.

Chicago, March 26-The central w. c.
c. T. at its meeting in Willard hall, has
adopted a resolution against kaleidoscope
exhibitions of the FitzsimmonS-Corbe
prize fight, and the action was backed in
strong speeches. A committee was APP
pointed with Mrs. Minnie 3. Horning
chairman, to work for the passage of
city ordinance forbidding the exhibition Of
the pictures in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Ellen Terrv Liked It.

London, March 26.-Henry Arthur
Jones new play of modern life. The
Physician was produced last night at
the Criterion theater before the usual
brilliant first night audience. In the
stalls were Right Hon. George j. Co
schen, first lord of the admiralty; Mrs.
Stanley and Miss Ellen Terry, who
heartily applauded the performance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Calumet PAYS a Dividend.

Boston, March 26.-The directors of
the Calumet & Hecla Mining company
a t their meeting today declared another
dividend of IS per share payable at
April % to stockholders of record March
81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Illinois Central Discards Steam.

Chicago, March 26.-The Illinois Cen
trail railway has decided to use cleo
tricity in place of steam on its suburban
service. The cost of the Improvement,
it is thought, will be between 100000
and 81, 600 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Bismarck Has Gastritis.

Friedrichsruhe, March 26.-Prince
Bismarck is still confined to his house
nv nervous depression and a gastric
disorder He receives few visitors, but
his condition is not regarded as seri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Dr Nansen Goes TO Paris.

London, March 26.-Dr. hansen, the
Norwegian explorer. left this city today
on his way to Paris. He will be well
coined at Boulogne- Sur Mer by the r1u-
nicipal authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Pitcher Quarles Dead.

Petersburg, Va. March 26.-W. H.
Ouarles, famous in base ball circles as
a pitcher, died suddenly here today
from the effects of a surgical operation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Maine Against kaleidoscope Fights.

Augusta, Me, March 26.-In the SEN
ate today the bill to prevent the repro
duction of prize fights by photograph,
kaleidoscope, etc, was passed to be en-
crossed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
A New L. A. w.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 26.-The
first official action looking to secession
from the League of American Wheel
men in Minnesota was taken last even
ing bv MINNEAPOLIS and ST. Paul cy-
clists The steps taken look to the or
eanization of a new national league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 1913 a. m,
via Santa Fe Route. "a hours to Cali
fornia- Vestibuled Pullman sleepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through.
California Express, with Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers leaves daily at
ABS p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

Some new facts concerning the tip
to California and back via Santa Fe
Route. may be had by applying to
agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
Last Nights Concert.

The serenade concert given in the
park last night by the 18Th infantry
band in honor of General Mills promo
tion was much enjoyed. The general
felt quite omplimente ted, especially as
the 18Th was his regiment during the
war, and the company he commaded.
company H, is stationed now at Fort
Bliss. rhe officers OF the company are
Captains Mcclure, and Lieutenants
Duval and Baldwin.
The infa try band play with precis-
sion and unison, and get good tone:
in fact their work shows the happv\ re-
suits of con- >taut practice. Lieut.
Wurm has got his men into good shape
and their playing will always be listen
ed to with pleasure. The children were
kept comparatively quiet by the police,
but it would be just as well if the chill
dren were kept entirely away from the
vicinity of the band stand.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
Congratulated the Queen.

LONDON, June 23.-The house of
lords and house of commons met today
for the purpose of carrying congratu-
latory address to the queen. The
mem bers of both houses were in full
dress, and proce aded to Buckingham
palace to visit Victoria.
LATER lords aud commoners
presented the address to the queen.
She thanked them and then left by
special train for Windsor
The vast crowds are more numerous
than ever. The streets this N orning
are in general aspect of past dissipa-
tion. The railroads have great diff
Guilty in handling the crowds of people
returning to their homes. The stations
tocay being crowded to the limit of
their capacity
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
H.Barr has gone to Flagstaff.

H.Barr has gone to Flagstaff.
Dan Blynn has left for Sacramento.
II. F. Dewey left on today's T. & P.
for Peoria, Ills.
W. J. Worder left over the L. u p.
today for Abilene.
G. H. Patterson left over the T. & P.
today for Kansas City.
The Misses Johuson and Mamie
Beall returned from their western trip
this afternoon.
n - E. B Fatmap, Mrs Sam Blum
euthal, Mrs. Ullman, Miss Pansy
Loomis and Miss Annie Biumenthal
have gone to California.
Supt. Sperry, of the telegraph de-
partment of the Mexican Central, came
up this ing from the south: and
Supt. Payf e, of the Postal Telegraph
company, is in town from Kansas City.
Trey met here in connection with the
Postal company's extension through
this'city to the City of Mexico from
which copper wire is being strung
this WaV.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
Juarez New School Building. o

On Constitution avenue in Juarez, a
building 121x13l feet is being erected,
which, when completed will be used as
public school building for boys.
The building will contain four school
rooms, fronting a court in the center, a
recitation room, a court Of recreation
and gymnasium, tesides two wash and
toilet rooms, living room for the
principal and au office. The main part
of the building is of adobe, but the front
will be of brick and will present very
striking appearance.
The building is being constructed by
the government and is built by design
drawn by Architect Eduardo Prieto
Basade. while the work is under the
direction of Sr. Antonio Diez MunOz.
It is the intention of the directory to
have the building 10 readiness for
school to begin on the first of Septem-
Der and as school building it will be
far superior to anything in Juarez.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
He Captures the Ohio State
Convention Bodily.
HAS A CLEAR MAJORITY,
Governor Bushnell is RenOminated for
Governor With Asa johnson as a
Running Mate Mark Hanna Will
Have the Nominating Of the Chair
man.

TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23.-Mr. Hanna
called Governor Bushnell's bluff AM
the governor lays down his hand in
the convention today. Bushnell said
he would refuse to go on ticket if
Kurtz was jumped, but he weakened
when Hanna said Kurtz could not be
the chairman. He therefore joined
the Hanna crowd. Kurtz is today in
Columbus, and Hanna will now dictate
the whole thing. He absolutely con-
trolls seventeen of twenty-five congress
sional districts. The only chance
the Foraker-Bushne1 people have of
making any showing will be to spring
a Cuban resolution. The people are
on their guard, however, and proba bly,
any such-a move would be nipped in
bud.
LATER-The state republican con-
vention has renominated, by acclama-
tion, Bushnell for governor of Ohio.
Bushnell accepted but didn't men
tion Hanna in speech. Platform adopt
ed declares for the honest dollar of the
ST. Louis platform and extends SYM
pathy for Cuba, comm ding the pres
ident's course in favor of the annexa-
ton of Hawaii and interna'iona al
arbitration; demands protection for
wool, endorses Hanna aud denounces
democracy.
Asa w. Jones, of youngstown, was
by acclamation for lieuten-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
Hunting a. Rape Fiend.

DALLAS, Texas, June 23-Ora Nc
Reynolds, the fourteen year old daugh-
ter of J. t. McReynolds,a planter near
Forney, was criminally assaulted last
evening by man whose face was
masked and his hands gloved. Nearly
three hundred farmers and all Sheriff
Keller's force started out to scour the
country for the fiend. Rumors are cur
rent this morning that the man had
been lynched. The report was neither
verified nor denied. Many believe the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
The Days Doings in Brief
From the World.
FOR AFTERNOON SERVICE
Many Events That Occur During Day
are Told Promptly by the Herald.
Much News of Interest to the Read
ers of this Paper.
Canada's New Postage Stamp.

TORONTO, Ont June 23.-The new
issue of Canadian postage stamps in
tended as commemorative of the queen g
diamond jubilee were put into circula-
tion this morning throughout the
Dominion. The stamp is twice.t the size
of the United States postage and bears
two vignettes representing the Queen
at two important eras in her life, the
one to the left showing her as she ap-
peared at her accession to the throne,
a beautiful young girl, in 1887, and the
portrait to the right representing the
Sovereign according to her latest pho
tographs. The issue comprises fifteen
stamps ranging from one-half cent to
five dollars. 1t is printed in colors and
the denomination is clearly shown by
means of black letters on q white
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
A Western Victory.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-AccordinR
to statements frequently made in the
senate that Senator Quay usually gets
what he wants in that august body,
but the Pennsylvania failed to obtain
duties on two grades of woods for which
the carpet manufacturers of his state
so anxiously longed. The senators
from the far west cannot therefore help
chuckling today over their victory in
compelling the senate to make duties
satisfactory to the wool growers aud
not to the manufacturers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-06-23
The Aftermath,

London. June The greater part
of the metropolis and its visitors is rest
ing to-day after the fatiguing experien-
ces OF yesterday and last evening. It
was well on to day break this morning
before theprncipal streets in the cente r
of the city and west end began to re-
sumo their normal appearance. The
general illumination attracted almost
as dense throng as had the pageant
of the morning, and detachments of
military and police we're brought into
requisition at a number of points to
keep the crowds on the move and mini
mize the possibility of the disaster that
would have followed congestion of
traffic.