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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
CUSTOMS VAGARIES.
Wonderful Experience of Chinese
With 81 Package of Tea

New York, April 24.-The Kong
Ching Chong Co. of No. 2 Mott street is
one of the biggest importers of Chinese
food supplies in New York. It is now
bordering over the vagaries and red
tape of our customs service. An agent
sent 1875 packages of medicated tea,
invoiced at about 81. The customs ap-
praisers determined it must pay IS per
cent ad valorem and also advanced the
value 1000 per cent above invoice price.
This had the effect of declaring the or
iginal invoice an differentiation with
the penalty of 2 per cent on each 1 per
cent differentiation, bringing the pen
atty to about $700.
An appeal was taken and lost under
a decision that advanced the value of
the tea $1,000 per cent and with it pen
aIties of 10000 per cent. At this stage
of the game the company stood liable
for S156,6 on account of that 81
worth of tea.
A higher appeal was taken and to the
everlasting joy Of the Chinese they won
and the tea has been admitted at the
original valuation of 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
MISS CAMERON ENGAGED.
Daughter of Ex-senator Cameron to
Marry Son Of Senator Hale.

New York, April 24-The engagement
of Miss Rachel Cameron, daughter of
ex-senator Cameron, and Chandler
Hale, son of Senator Hale, was an
nOunced yesterday.
Miss Cameron is the fourth daughter
of Mr.. Cameron, and is a. year or two
older than Mr.. Hale, though she is a
slender blonde and looks younger Mr.
Hale is the eldest of the senator's three
sons and was recently appointed Sec
rotary of the American embassy at
Rome. He is about "a, and was named
for his grandfather, the late Zachariah
Chandler of Michigan. No plans have
been made for the wedding and it is
quite likely that it will not take place
before next autumn, when Mr.. Hale
will come home for a visit and take
back his bride to Rome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
COMEDY ELEPHANTS.
A Marvellous Feature With Ringing
Bros. Famous Big Shows.

In adding the marvellous Lockhart
comedy elephants to their already stu
pendous enterprise. Ringing Bros. have
not only dumbfOunded their would-be
competitors, but they. have offered to
the American public a novelty that has
created more genuine interest than any
event in the amusement world during
the past half century. None of the IA
nliliar tricks and numbering, ungainly
acts performed by other elephants are
included in their repertoire. They are
literally animal actors. They present
complete comedies, properly cOstumed
and with appropriate scenic effects, and
they perform their artistic work with
a sense of its value and an appreciation
Of its humOr such as no human cOmed-
ian could Surpass. In one of their ludi-
crOusly funny comedies, the clown ele-
phant becomes intoxicated, and, reel
Ing about apparently in the last stages
Of inebriatiOn, is apprehended by an ell
ephant policeman, armed with a great
club, and marched away to the office
of the nearest magistrate. This legal
dignitary, esconced in his high judicial
chair, and gOWned and beWigged as be-
fits his high office, sits in judgment up
on the offender, and having heard the
evidence and wisely pOndered upon the
enOrmity of the offence declares in I'M
mistakable pantOmime that the Gull
prit is guilty and is committed to Jail.
The policeman elephant immediate
acts upon the orders of the court, seizeS
the commitment papers, catches the Of
render, now Iully SOD6re0, by the ear,
and hustles him off to Jail. In his place
of durance the unhappy culprit is Wis
tied by his beWailing and greatly scan
dalized family, who finally accomplish
his rescue by overturning the Jail and
fOrcibly setting the culprit at liberty.
All the actors in this laughable comedy
are elephants. Not a word of command
is spoken, and SO well have the ele-
plant comedians learned their difficult
lesson that they never falter for a mo-
ment in their Unspoken lines. The po-
lice court scene is, however, only one of
several intensely amusing comedies
performed by these elephant actors,
and, in addition, they present a com
plete vaudeville programme, embracing
jig dancing, Waiting, playing on must
cal instruments, intricate military ev-
olutiOns and other feats that are cred
ible only to those who have actually seen
these marvellous elephant comedians.
Ringing Bros stupendous institution
will exhibit in Topeka Thursday, May
13, when Lockhart's famous comedy ell
ephants and hundreds of other Won
derful arenic, geologic and hippodrom-
ic features will be presented here for
the first time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
EYES PHOTOGRAPHED.
They Appear on spectacles Worn by
Mrs. Thomas.

New York, April 24.-Mrs. Edward Y.
Thomas of Fishkill, N. Y, died March
% of old age. A few minutes before
her demise she had adjusted her spec
tacles and taken a sweeping view of
the Hudson.
Yesterday, in looking over her moth
er's effects, a daughter of Mrs. Thomas
came across the Spectacles. She saw
something on them which looked like a
smudge and tried to wipe it Off Closer
examination showed that the irises and
pupils of Mrs. Thomas eyes were pho
tOgraphed on the glass. One of the i'm
prints was on the outside of the lens,
while the other was on the inside. This
led to the belief that they were the pos
tive and negative of s. single. Not
only were the outlines of the eyes
shown, but there were faint indications
of the color-brOwn. The spectacles
have been sent to Columbia college for
examination by the scientists of that
institution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
LEEpY GOES H1MsELN.
He Will Make Personal Investigation
of Some of the Applicants for
Pardon at the Penitentiary.

Governor Leedy is visiting the state
penitentiary today for the purpose Of
personally examining into some of the
applications for pardons which have
been passed upon by the state board
and referred to him.
Governor Leedy went to Lawrence
yesterday afternoon and to Lansing
this morning.
The governor has been greatly inter
ested in a number of cases in which
the applicants for pardon have been
sent to the penitentiary for long terms
for trivial Offenses. and he proposes to
talk with the prisoners concerning their
affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
PUDDLERS GET A CUT.
Their Wages are Reduced From 81 so
to 81 Per Ton.

Pittsburg, April 24-The National
Tube works of McKeesport has an
nounced that a cut of so cents on the
ton would be 1naugurated in all the
pudding departments, to go into effect
this morning. This will reduce the
price OF pudding from $3.50 to 81 per
ton.
The puddlers held a meeting last
night and decided not to accept the re-
duction. The night turn was working
last night, but the day turn did not
report this morning. Men from both
night and day turns will hold another
meeting this afternoon. If both turns
go off it will place nearly 1000 men out
of work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

Ringing Brothers opening tourna-
ment this season is the most gorgeous
spectacular entry ever seen with a cir
Gus. In this magnificent display more
than thousand people, hundreds of
bea utifully caparisoned horses, scores of
ancient Roman chariots and huge, gold
en- tableaux, and % elephants are util-
lied, and the scene is a fairy spectacle
of oriental splendor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
SUMMER RESORTS.
Illustrated Information About Them

Principal places of summer sojourn
along the Atlantic ocean, in the Allie
ghenies the AdirondackS, Catskills and
Mountains of the East, are readily
reached via st. Louis over Vandalia-
Pennsylvania Short Lines.
Special information regarding leading
resorts and advantages enjoyed in jour
neying to them over Vandalia-Pennsyl-
vania Route, profusely illustrated with
scenes at Atlantic City, Cape May Long
Branch and other summer Ravens on
the Atlantic Coast; also of Cresson,
Bedford Springs, and romantic noun
tain retreats may be obtained by ad-
dressing w. F. Drummer, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, St Louis,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
knit Goods Firm Assigns.

New York, April 29.-Altmayer Bros.
dealers in knit goods, today assigned to
George Einstein with preferences for
S23. 271. The attorneys for the creditors
estimated the assets and liabilities at
$50 600 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

Mrs. A. Tween, residing at 720 Henry
St, Alton, Ill, suffered with sciatie
rheumatism for over eight months:
She doctored for it nearly the whole of
this time, using various remedies rec
commended by friends. and was treated
by the physicians, but received no re-
lief She then used one and a half bot
ties of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which,
erected a complete cure. This is pub
lished at her request, and she wants
others similarly afflicted to know what
cured her The 25 and so cent sizes for
sale by Druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

The newly
welded couple
step through the
door of the fu-
ture. They pass
from the happy,
t h GU & h tie $ 5
present into an
avenue of posi-
bilities. The fu-
ture is what
they make it
W h a t tn cir
health makes it
happy or mis-
cradle a sue
cess or failure
full IF the 1oua
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
No Pardon for Langdon.

The state board of pardons filed a re-
port with the governor this afternoon
recommending that the application for
a pardon for Rev w. Q. Langdon, sent
to the penitentiary from Topeka, be re
fused. Langdon was sent to the penf-
tertiary at the instance of the Topeka
Social Purity league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
Bueklenls Arnica Salve.

Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For sale by ].
Z. Jones. Fifth and Kansas Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

The black Orphan Knight colts at
the fair grounds are certainly a hand
some lot and we'll worth a drive down
to see them. Read ad. elsewhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 1:33 a. m,
via Santa Fe Route. 81 hours to Cali
fornia. VeStibuled Pullman sleepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
SET BACK FOE DEBS.
A Body of 5000 Men Chose the
Knights of Labor.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 24.-Eugene V.
Debs' new labor union, the Brotherhood
of Cooperative Commonwealth, which
was recently organized in St. Louis. re-
ceived it's first setback here today.
District Assembly, No. 8, Independent
knights Of Labor, held a special con-
vention and decided to return to the
old fold.
John W. Hayes, general secretary
and treasurer, was on hand to urge the
advantages of the old organization.
Charles R. Martin, former general sec
rotary of the Independent Knights OF
Labor, was also present to work in the
interest of Debs' union. District As
semi bly,, No. 8, has 5000 members. Some
of them wanted to go into the Debs or
ganization, but on the vote they were
overwhelmingly defeated. Mr.. Hayes
said the membership of the Knights of
Labor has doubled in six MONTHS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

Are you going to raise a colt? Raise
a nice one. See ad. of Orphan knight
in this ISSUE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
AYERS

The "best people" in every community testify
to the healing power of Ayers Sarsaparilla. The
best people. The people who make the backbone
of the country; the farmer, laborer, mechanic
preacher, DOCTOR Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Brown, Mrs
Jones, and others of the worlds first families
Women whose honor upholds the home Men
whose word is sound in council or in business;
whose as good signed to a testimonial
they to "promise to pay. Is there any better
their word be worth more if they had been in the
crowd the Seeley dinner the crush at the
Bradley Martin bali? They strangers.
They are your neighbors. You know them These
the people who write: There is blood
purifier like Ayers Sarsaparilla." when all other
medicines failed I cured by Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Why shouldn't these witnesses be truthful? You
o "
Aver Co. Lowell,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

Shirts, collars and cuffs Iaundered
TO look like new by Peerless Steam
Laundry. 112 and ia West sth. st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

Group and whOoping cough are child
hoods terrOrs; but like pneumonia,
bronchitis, and other throat and lung
troubles, can be quickly cured by using
One Minute Cough Cure. C. W. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to days
It's action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. It removes at
once the cause and the disease imme-
diateIy disappears. The first dose great
ly benefits 4 F. Anthony, ex-post-
master of Promise City, Iowa, says: II
bought one bottle of Mystic Cure" for
Rheumatism, and two doses of it did
me more good than any medicine ever
took" Sold by Swift & Holiday, drug
gists, 523 Kansas avenue, Topeka.
Ringing Bros Worlds Greatest
Shows are conducted on strictly hon
ora BILE business principles Every pre-
caution is taken to protect the patrons
of the show from gamblers and sharp
ers of all kinds, and a complete force Of
detectives is maintained during the en-
tire season to protect the public from
imposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

Dirt is given away at 51s Fillmore st,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-24

and be at rest. One
physician said I had
consumption, for L had
a cough that gave me
no rest. But a good
old physician whose
medicine had failed,
advised me to use Dr..
Miles, r tive
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19
BARNATO's SCHEMES.
SMALL INVESTORS WILL SUFFER
The Soath African MlninE Stocks Have
besn Falling aud Will go Lower as .
Result of Bsruato's Death.

New York, June ia dispatch to
the World from London says:
Barney BarnatO's suicide must cause
widespread ruin among small invest
Ors. They had pinned their faith TO
him. The big spectators, having had
inside knowledge OF his serious condi-
ti0n. have either cleared out or been
manipulating his stock with profit.
Bnrnato's tragic end has convinced the
public here OF the utter rottcnness OF
the South African boom. which now
easily takes rank az the biggest stock
speculation scheme ON record.
Barnnto securities Were quoted eight
months ago M n capital value OF E12,-
UnO.WO tSGO.wn.oOo). bat in the last
six months they had fallen to about
t3,m0coo Sl5.0o0.O0O,. though they re
Gently improved on better accounts
from South Africa.
Mrs. Joel. Earnato's sister. told the
World correspondent last night. before
anything WAS known to her of the
death. that friends intended to land
Barney Barnato ut Eunchal for II
months rest, as his health was not
yet such rs to render his return to Lon
don advisable.
No secret is made OF the fact that
his breakdown WAS accelerated hy
heavy drinking. which began when the
Kaifir slump started. even before his
departure for South Africa. which was
hurried and private. -sSr< mind showed
signs OF falling under the strain Of
eight months ago. Oh which account he
was sent away from England. There
had never been any sensible improve
ment In his condition.
The collapse has not been as great
us was looked for because the Belts
and other big South African houses
have combined to keep up prices. Al
the same time 1t has been more than
sufficient 10 prevent n newly attempt
ed boom In these securities on which
the stock exchange has been reckoning
for few weeks.
After Mr. Barnato began building II
lordly palace for himself on aristocrat-
ic Park Lane, his phenomenal good
fortune deserted him.
Rarnnto's house cost. II il estimated.
f1,Ono.OpO ,Sl,OpJ.OoO,. II Is now ap-
preaching completion. and the internal
decorations are partly done. The in
terror Il ornate in the extreme. Bar
nato having given unlimited discretion
to the architect to cmbellish 1t with
traccry pilastcrs and statues.
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19

The London Economist says: I'm the
course OF report to the Foreign once
on the trade OF the consular district OF
Barcelona. Mr.. Consul wyndham calls
attention to the serious effect which
the colonial rcbcllions have exercised
on some Of the local industries. His
remarks arc AS follows: The rebel
lions In Cuba and Manila. which have
continued throughout the year, have
to \ great extent paralyzcd the COM
merce OF Catalonia. as II In u manu-
featuring rather than agricultural dis
trict. and the largest par, OF the manu-
featured goods found market In the
Spanish colonies now nearly complete
iy closed TO them. Everywhere In Ca
taloniA mills have been closed, or
worked short time. and with dlmin-
ished numbers OF hands. As an exam
pie, take the town OF Mataro, one OF
the principal manufacturing places OF
the distric,. Here we md ou, OF cigh,
factories making cotton goods nyc only
are working. ard these with only one.
third Of their complement Of worsmcn.
and on nm average only four days In
the week."
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19

A witness In a murder case in Indl-
ana recently testified that the evening
before the tragedy he dined with the
victim. snd the latter. on paying the
waiter, drew u five-dollar bill from
a large roll containing fifty times that
amount This statement suggested a
motive for the murder which had hith.
erto been ncomprchcnsible. Future
civilization may emphasize the fact
that to OFFER temptation is as eulpable
as the crime 1t incites. The man who
needlessly opens rolls OF money IN pub
lie places: the woman who displays
valuable jewels In street cars. the
merchant who thoughtlessly gives his
:oung clerk tcmptinE opportunities for
peculation. the housekeeper who trusts
without oversight all accounts to her
cook. ate not themselves wholly inno-
cent when moral degeneration or a
blasted character Is the result. Ostcn-
tation. iadolence. too great ieniency
open the downward path for natures
that are unwary or perycrse.
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19
UNION PACIFIC THREAT.
There Nay B- a Gu, In Rate. West of tn.
Missouri.

Chicago. June l5.-Thc Union Pacific
today pulled ont of the Western Pas
sengcr Association by giving the thirt,
days notice OF withdrawal which 4.
called for by the association agree.
ment. There Is n strong probability
moreover. that there Will he some re
ductions in the passenger rates he.
tween the Missouri river and Ogden
before the matter Il finally settled
The cause Of the withdr.l wal WAS III,
old fight over the divisions to be- nj
lowed the Oregon Short. Line. In tn,
old days. when the relations between
the Union Pacific and the Oregon Short
Line Were more intimate than they are
nj present. the Union Pacific allowed
the Short Line percentages somcwha,
In excess Of those usually allowed IL
the western roads by their eastern con
nections. When the Short Line was re
organized II obtained from the Ri,
tsran,ie Western and the Denver 4
Rio Grnnde the same divisions that II
had been receiving from the Union Pa
ciiic.
To-day nj the meeting Of the Trans
missouri lines the Union Pacific d..
inandcd that these two roads shoul,
not pay to the Short Line the sam,
percentages which II paid. and nm
nounced that II the percentages OF III,
short Line Were not lcssencd Il woult
withdraw from the association. Til,
Rio Grand" Western, the Denver 4
Rio Grandr and the Colorado Midlan,
refused to pny less to the Short Lin,
than they are paying at present. say
Ing they We're doing exactly what III,
Union Pacific had done. and the unior
Pacific gave formal notice Of with
'lnwnl from the association. Its atti
tudc caused some feeling among III,
other roads. and some very plain talk
ing was done In the meeting. In III,
course of which til" Union Pacific In
tlmatcd that II matters Were forced
much further II would reduce the rate,
between Ogden and the Missouri river
II afterwards partially withdrew th!s
threat. but the meeting adjourned
with everybody In "a lighting mood.
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19
SUICIDE OF BARNEY BARNATo
| Although Closely Matched. lie Jumped
Overheard From tn. Steamer and
Was Drowned.

Funchat. Medcira. June 1J.-Thc fol
lowing details have been obtained of
the suicide OF Barney Barnato. willie
on the passage here from Cape Town:
Earnato. who had been in i'll health FOR
some time past, seemed TO Improve af-
ter leaving Cape Town: but he was
never left alone. and some one was con
stantly detailed To watch him. Yes
terlay. after lunch. between and 3
o'clock he seemed to bc In very good
spirits and was walking up and down
the deck on u passengers arm. Sud-
denly Barnato asked his companion to
tell him the time. Hut before he re-
ccired reply he wrcnchcd his arm
AWAY and jumped overheard. The
fourth officer jumped overheard after
him Immediately. but he failed To save
the life Of the South African spcculn-
tor. ns heavy seas were running and
the vessel was stcaming nt the rate Of
seventeen knots nm hour. 80 soon ms
possible the steamer was stopped. u
lifeboat was lowered and pulled TO
the spot where the two men were last
seen. The fourth officer was rescued
In an exhausted condition. and later
the body OF Barnato wnS recovered.
floating head downwnrds. His re-
mains have been .mbaincd and will l,e
taken 10 England On board the Scott.
Mrs. Barnnto and her children We're
also on board the Scott.
The Monte Vista journal., 1897-06-19
FOUGHT WITH SOLDIERS.
Telegraph Operator st Cheyenne Shoot
Two Assaiinnta.

Cheyenne. Wyo.. June l5.-About
half past 10 o'clock tonight Charlie
Erswell. well-knOwn Western Union
operator here. was attacked by n party
OF infantry soldiers from Fort Russell
two of whom he shot IN the alteration
which followed. Erswc!l was riding Il
wheel and had almost reached his
home. which Is In the outskirts of the
city on the Fort Russell road. He was
passing party of soldiers. when one
of them reached out and knocked him
from his wheel.
One of the soldiers said: why. tliat's
Erswell." Another said: I'm get even
with him." and rushed ut Erswell. who
was trying 10 escape, with uplifted
fists.
Erswell then shot NJ the advancing
man. who fell to the ground The shot
disconnected the party and Erswell es.
capped and reached his house, with the
entire party. numbering ten or twclv,
soldiers. close ut his heels.
Erswcll got inside and his purs,iers
at once bombardcd the house with
rocks and pieces of timber. They
broke n number of windows and
forced In the kitchen door. As they
rushed into the house Erswcll shot n
second TINE, dropping another OF the
soldiers
The city police, attracted by the
shooting. arrived NJ this time. and The
soldiers withdrew.
The wounded men We're taken to III,
post hospitals and guards placed about
Erswclfs home 10 prevent further at
tacks. Later II was learned that both
of the wounded belong To g company
ana that one of them * seriously
wounded. \ patrol was sent from thu
Tort To the city 10 get full information
regarding the affair. and send all sol
dlers back 10 the garrison. Er>wrll
after the shooting. surrendered himself
to the county authorities, hut was nj
lowed at midnight To take his regular
'rick'in the city telegraph otiicr. Til,
affair created intense excitement IN
this city