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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Leavenworth, Dec. 24.-While hunt
ing yesterday, Raymond Dawes, son Of
Attorney F. 3. Dawes, met with
painful accident. The lad had just
shot a rabbit breaking its leg and it
hObbled away with the young hunter
after it, but it was much easier for the
rabbit to run on the slippery ground
than for the boy who fell, sustaining
a fracture of the collar bone.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
NEWTON w. R. C.
Wants to Organize a Separate Organ
ization Like the G. A. r.

tion of the new G. A. r. post, there has
been a good deal of talk about a new
ladies' organization, somewhat on the
same basis. The Ladies of the G. a.
r. is said to contain some members
who object to the same things as did
some of the old members of the G. A.
r. who were instrumental in organic
ing the new post.
Mrs Emma Wall. department presi-
dent of the Ladies of the G. A. R,
heard of these complaints, and came
down last night to see about it.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Six Trainloads of Cattle.

Woodbine, Dec. 24-One of the larg-
est cattle shipments of the year was
that received here this week when six
trainloads came in for G. G. Gillett.
The yards are full and many buyers
are taking out stock.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Y. NJ. c. A. FAILS.
Involves a Large Number of Well
Known Topeka People.

The Y. NJ c. A. has made an assign
ment to protect its creditors. The as
signment is made to all who have bills
against the association.
The assignment is the result of a suit
recently brought-fon an old account for
rent. The members of the association
say that w. H. Holmes, who was secre-
tary of the associati ton at one time, is
trying to drive the association to the wall
by forcing the collection Of a claim he
secured by assignment.
The liabilities enumerated in the assign
ment will aggregate about 81, 500 and are
ac
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
The California Exnress

Leaves Topeka daily at 1:25 p. m. via
Santa Fe Route and carries Pullman
Palace and Improved Tourist Sleepers
and Free Reclining Chair Cars through
to California This is the line Offering
quickest time. shortest distance and
greatest comfort every day in the year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Emporia Normal Contest.

Emporia, Dec. Z4-Allan T. st. Clair
will represent the state normal at the
annual oratorical contest in Illinois Mr..
st. Clair won first prize at annual nor
NAL literary contest. E. c. Little
awarded the prizes.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Pensions for Kansans

Washington. Dec. Extensions have
been granted as follows:
Increase-NerriIl Morgan, Howard;
John H. Harris, lola.
Reissue and Increase-Wnl. H Wy
coff Cora
Original Widows, Etc.-Rachel A.
jackson, Kanapolis.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
SHUT In THEIR HOUSES
Wyoming Co., n. Y. Farmers
Can't Get Out for the Snow.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec PA blizzard
is raging in Wyoming county forty
miles south of this city. Nearly four
fae+ Of snovv has fallen during the last
"a hours and the storm continues
with no sign of abatement. Roads are
blocked and the farmers are shut up in
their houses.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
shinned 4a.ooo Rahhita-

Mcpherson, Dec. 24.-Six carloads of
rabits, 4S,97S in number. have been
shipped from Mcpherson by E. A
HincksOn, during the first three weeks
of December. Most of these were
shipped to Mr.. Hinckson from points
along the Santa Fe road west of this
place.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

General Allen and Major Laws ex-
pressed their pleasure and were un-
stinted in praise.
Col. AIetca1f said there We're but
three companies so far inspected that
he thought were deserving of praise,
those of Lawrence. lola and F't. Scott.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
RAIDING NEAR HAVANA.
Lights From the Insurgents
Fires Seen From the City.

London, Dec. PA dispatch received
here from Havana late this evening,
says that the flames of a large sugar
plantation, ignited by the insurgents,
are plainly visible from the city.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
The Great New Siberian Port Reach
ing Oat for Meat Trade.

Sidney, N. s. w, Dec. 24.-The Rus
sian government has entered into com
munication with the government of
New South Wales, with the object of
procuring shipments of meat to Via
livestock.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Stop that barking by the use Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. It arrests
the cough, allays irritation of the
throat and relieves congestion of the
lungs in a day 1t is safe and pleas
ant to take and never disappoints. 25c
and soc. Geo. W. Stansf1e1d, 632 Kansas
avenue, and Mfller's Pharmacy, corner
Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
For Rent.

Three of the best business rooms on
Kansas avenue, all between Sixth and
Eighth on West side. Address, A B.
G, Journal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
National Bank for Alma.

washington, Dec 24-The Alma Ma
tionaI bank of Alma, Kan, has been
authorized to begin business. Capital
stock $50. 600
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

A W. hHOMieS ana - -. fNhoWlS7.- ofo-OO
w. H Holmes, such amount as may
upon investigation be deemed just
and proper.
The association had a similar difficulty
about five years ago, but it has been get
ting on its feet since that time and most
of the obligations have been paid off.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
Weather Indications

Chicago, Dec. 24-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Saturday; warmer tonight;
sOutherly winds.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Jack Frost nipped Ed SINNERS ears
one day last week, while out skating
with a couple OF young 1adies.-BelOit
Times.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
WON'T GIVE UP PAXSON.
President Will Not Heed the Protest
of Organized Labor.

Washington, Dec. 24.-It IS believed
that the president has decided to ap-
point Judge Paxson. of Pennsylvania
as a member Of the interstate com
merce commission to succeed Colonel
w R Morrison, whose term viii ex-
pire in January. The president in
formed Senator Deboe of Kentucky,
who called upon him in the interest Of
Mayor Todd of Louisville, that the po-
sition was promised, and it is thought
that Judge Paxson IS the man selected
for the place.
Everything in season at the Cremerie.
SCOTT & SCOTT.
TO Cure COnstiI tiIlatIoa Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catnartic- 1Oc or 25c-
II c. c. C. fan to cure. druggists refund money
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
WHAT "WEn IS SAYING.

Hank Ward stayed away from
Sunday school last Sunday to entertain
company boy of average weight and
superior ability All are doing WELL
Norcatur Register.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

The boys had an extra hitch at raf-
fling Saturday and Lutte Bannon won
everything dictionary, broken
legged mule and a bucksaw.-Dighton
Herald.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Mrs. Cleveland is said to be a strict
with her children and a
firm believer in the Froebel system of
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Some people are great because they
have an accommodating instead of {
spending sense.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

O1of Ekberg. merchant tailor. 713
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

When a man is drunk, and should
talk least, he talks most.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Everything in season at the Cremerie.
SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Ex-Sheriff Rube Delay is spending a
couple of weeks with his old Rocks
county friends. 1t looks natural to see
Rube on our streets administration
Signal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

The members of a North Atchisor
family are being tried by a new hired
girl, and will do their best to give sat
isfactiOn until spring.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

It is a sign you are getting old when
your knees get cold.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

One reason a widow begins to look
younger as soon as her husband dies, is
that she is buying a lot of new
clothes for the first time since she was
a bride.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Don't throw away any article of food
that is found to be indigestible; chop
it up, and put it in the mince pies.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24
GLOBE SIGHTS.

F'rom the Atchison Globe.)
Every child at school tries to be the
acher's pet.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Mrs. Emma Eames Storey, the we'll
known American singer has abandoned
her proposed German tour and will
spend the winter in Paris.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

You hear a great deal about higher
education Meantime, only one man
out of fifty can write a letter, and cor
rectIy spell the words, and punctuate
them.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-24

Senator Mcmillan of Michigan pos
sesses one of the finest collections of
paintings in this country. He is a
great admirer of American art.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
AUT0DYNAMIC ARMOR.
Successful Test of BulIet-PrOOf Sub
stance Lighter than Steel.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-A public exhibition
was given in the Twenty-third Regiment
Armory in Brooklyn to-day, by W. Len
nard Foote, inventor of "the bullet-proof
autodynamic armor" and was witnessed by
several foreign officials and others inter-
ested in armor. A Winchester and a Krag-
Jorgensen rifle were used in the test, and
block of armor about two and one-half
inches thick was used. A number of bullets
were fired at it. but in no case did any of
them go through or leave a mark of en-
trance. Mr.. Foote, previous 10 the exhibi-
ton, stated that similar material had been
used three years ago, but since that time
it had been improved 1t is now perfect,
according to the inventor, who says that it
is equal in resistance to three-quarter-
inch gun shield of hard STEEL and does not
require the same amount of care to keep
it from rusting or scaling as steel does. 1t
is lighter than Steel weighing less than
half as much.
Previous to the test of Mr. Foote'S ma
terial a Krag-Jorgensen rifle was used on
one-quarter-inch steel plate. The bullet
went through it, and also through fifty pine
boards eight feet thick. In the case of the
inventors material, the bullet from the
Krag-Jorgensen rifle penetrated but after
it did so the hole closed entirely, leaving
an unbroken surface, the bullet remaining
to penetrate Mr.. Foote, after the test had
been pronounced success, stated that his
ratio of resistance than steel for ships
armor shields. When penetrated by bullets
the puncture instantly closes, thus keeping
out the water. The material being nom
especially valuable for use on the bridges
of naval vessels for shields, Count Goetzen,
military attache at Washington, and Gen.
D. r. Mertwago, of the Russian navy, were
present at the exhibition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
TANGLE IN MARYLAND.
Dispute That May Result I'm Loss of
Five Republican Votes.

PRINCESS ANNE Md. Nov. 5,-There is
a serious legal controversy among the sup
pervisors of election of Somerset county
over the vote cast on Tuesday, J. S. STAN
ford, the Democratic member, having re-
fused to sign the certificate of election-be-
cause of certain Irregularities in the tally
sheets and ballots, in that the judges of
election in several instances failed to sign
the former and that at least five hundred
Of the latter were counted in spite of the
fact that they were not indorsed with the
initials of one of the judges, as required
by law The Republican supervisors, on ad-
vice of counsel decided to disregard these
apparent Irregularities, whereupon Mr..
Stanford, who had been elected secretary
Of the board, withdrew. The other two then
reorganized the board and issued sub
poenaes TO the judges and clerks of the
various precincts to appear before them on
Monday to make the necessary correction
in the tally sheets. Mr.. Stanford thereupon
entered a protest, claiming that the whole
course of the board is illegal. The question
is likely to be taken into the courts, where
an attempt may be made to throw out the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
WAGON WHEAT, 02C
ACME MILLING CO.,
Old 352 West Washington st.
TEN DEATHS YESTERDAY
FATALITIES FROM FEVER INCREAS-
ING AT NEW ORLEANS.
Only Thirty-One New Cases Reported
Fresh Outbreak at MObiIe-Mem-
phis Situation Better.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5.-The record of
yellow fever cases and deaths is disappoint-
ing. The death rate is higher than it has
been for several days and the number of
new cases is not as small as the Board of
Health officials predicted it would be. The
situation, while it has not improved any. is
not considered worse. The warm weather
which was experienced here to-day, eighty
in the shade, has not helped the patients
along any. The fever record to-day follows
New Cases-David Leighton, Joseph
Woods, Julia Angel, Raymond Rodriguez.
Thomas S. Waterman, jr., Mary Prados,
John G. Lamberger, Master Marshall
Smith, Arthur Dalton, Mitchell Ladner
David. Master Joseph Losner, Corinne
Schwartzmantel Master Henry Damsny,
Mrs. f. f. Lang, Guillamo Averno, James
Castell, Miss Lulu Castell,, Eunice Nc
Conaughy, Miss Fannie McConaughy, Lou
Shat, George Alexander, John Schuler,
Joseph Dilbert, Mrs. A. H. Miller, Miss
Edna Downey, - ORourke, A. Karet,
James Duess, D. Laporte.
Deaths-John G.. Lamberger, Guillamo
Averno, Horace Devandenbosh, Mrs. Addie
Mitchell, Mrs. ]. Nj. Sabathier, Tony Ma
ranto, Louisa Joachim, Elsie Oubre, Miss
Isabel Chapman, Augustine Bouget.
The Board of Health reports as follows:
Cases of yellow fever to-day, 81; deaths to-
day. 10; total cases of yellow fever to date,
1.7O6; total deaths from yellow fever to
date, 223; total cases absolutely recovered,
S6S; total cases under treatment, Clio.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
REUNION OF TAGGARTS
OUR Willy THOMAS CROSSES THE
STATE LINE TO DECATUR, ILL.,,
Partakes of Family Dinner of Sew
tion by the Mayor and Citizens.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.


DECATUR, ILL.,, Nov 5.-To-night an in
formal reception was rendered Mayor
Thomas Taggart, of Indianapolis, by Mayor
B. H. Taylor and Charles Laux, assisted by
a committee of forty leading citizens of
Decatur irrespective of party affiliations,
at the st. Nicholas Hotel. The testimonial
of courtesy was of an impromptu character
and was a success. Several hundred citizens
and their ladies called between and 10
O'clock and were presented to Mayor Tag
gart and his family and relatives in the
large dining room of the hotel, which was
fragrant with flowers. There was enhancing
music by the opera house orchestra, and
refreshments were served throughout the
evening. Dancing was indulged in. The Wis
iting mayor made a very favorable impress
sion.
At noon to-day the annual family reunion
of the Taggart family was held at the hand
some home oe Robert Taggart, proprietor
of the Central House. There were present
Mayor and Mrs. Taggart, of Indianapolis;
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Davidson and daughter,
Mrs Charles Mitchell, Mrs. Mary Crawford,
of London o.: Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Scholes
and Mrs. Mary Hanzell, of Springfield, o.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wolf, of Dayton, o.;
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Cretors, of Xenia o. Be-
sides Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taggart and
family, DIR. and Mrs. w. H. Penhallegon,
of the local Presbyterian Church. were
seated at the dinner table guests. This
was the third reunion of the Taggart fam
lily. The first was held three years ago by
the oldest of the brothers and sisters. Mr..
Taggart being the third oldest, the lot of
host fell to him. 1t was dinner of seven
courses served by Mrs. Garrett. The
courses correspond to the number of chill
dren in the family. One table was decorated
in yellow chrysanthemums and one in red
carnations, with smilax in addition. The
souvenirs were delicate bits of handpainting
done by Miss Kate Harwood, of Decatur.
They bore, besides the place and date, seven
infantie figures, two youth and five mai
dens and were extremely artistic, repre-
senting the seven Taggar.s. The College
Hill Mandolin Orchestra furnished music
during the dinner. Mayor Taggart, who will
be shown about Decatur tomorrow by May
or Taylor, will return home Saturday night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
AN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT.
POntius Pilates Report of Christ'a
CrucihxiOn May BE in the Vatican.

POmtius Pilates Report of Christ'a
CrucihxiOn May BE i'm the Vatican.
ROME, Nov. 5.-Rumors are current here
that there has been found in the archives
of the Vatican the report made by POntius
Plate to Emperor Tiberius on the crucifix-
ion of Christ. One story is that the original
report has been found, and that the Pope
has ordered careful study of it. Another
is that the document discovered was nok
Pilates own report, but manuscript OF
A d. 149, referring to it, while other frag-
mentary writings of the third and fifth
centuries touching the same matter had
come to light also. These rumors have not
been confirmed, and the Vatican officials
are chary in discussing them. The subkeep-
er or the Vatican archives said: His Holi-
ness naturally is extremely cautious about
permitting the publication of any document
with the imprint of the Holy See. the au-
thenticity of which may afterward be rea-
sonably contested. His Holiness has been
profoundly interested I'm the possibility OF
the discovery of the original document re-
ferred to in the one dated A. ID. 14O but
so far search has been fruitless."
From other sources 1T was learned that
the manuscript of A. ID. 149 only refers to
the earlier report, and contains no details
from II OF any value, and that a careful,
exhaustive search for the original is now
being made in the Vatican monument room
by experts specially commissioned by the
references to it in documents written earlier
than A. ID. 49, The first indication of the
possible existence of this exceedingly in
teresting report was obtained accidentally
by an erudite monk, engaged in looking
through the archives of the fifty century,
and gathering facts concerning the early
history of the papacy. He followed the cIeW
back to manuscripts of the third century,
and then again laboriously pursued his task
until further allusion was found in the
document of A. d. 149. There the investiga-
ton was brought to a standstill fer the
present, and the Pope has given strict
orders that no translation of references in
the document shall be published until sub
mitted for his sanction. The attitude of the
Vatican authorities on the matter is one
of skepticism as to the likelihood of any
original authentic information being un-
earthed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
WOLCOTT, PAINE, LANE.
Return of Two BimetaIlist Commits
siOners and a SiIverite.

NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-Senator Edward
o. Wolcott. of Colorado, and Gen. Charles
J. Paine. two of the monetary commission
ers appointed by President Mckinley to
confer with European governments concern
ing the feasibility of establishing interna-
tional bimetallism, arrived here tonight on
the steamship CstInpania. The other com
missioner, former Wee President A e. Ste
venson. will return on later vessel. SEN
stor Wolcott asked to be excused from say
trg anything of his mission abroad He
was much interested in the news of the re-
cent elections. He asked some questions
about them, but made no comment Gen.
Iaine also declined TO speak about his
European trip. Senator Wolcott will re-
main mere for couple of days and then
go 10 Washington.
Charles ID. Lane. chairman of the Ma
tonal Silver party, was also a passenger
on the Campania. He had been to Europe
on business and pleasure tour, and not
officially. Referring TO the mission of the
monetary commissioners Mr.. Lane said he
had not expected anything better from the
European governments. They We're against
bimetallism, but he was OF the opinion tnat
the people Of this country would eventually
adopt il independently OF the European
powers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
DEGENERATE LEGISLATORS.
Members of the Reichsrnth WORSE
than BOwery TOughs.

Members of the Reichsrath MOrs@
than BOwery TOughs.
VIENNA, Nov. 5.-The Reichsrath, after
another exciting all-night session, adj
journed at 10 o'clock this morning until Mon
day next. The Reichsrath prior to it's adj
journment adopted the motion, emanating
from the supporters of the government, re-
ferring the compromise bill to the budget
committee
The correspondent of the London Times
says: THE all-night sitting was the most
ment. Some of the anti-Semite expressions
were of such an improper character as to
defy reproduction. The most frequent i'm
suit banded about was the charge OF
drunkenness. Three-fourths of the menu
bers appeared to have gone raving mad.
"Liar!' '.Disgraceful scamp!' Drunken
clOwni" Your grandmother was begOtten
on a dungheap! and similar villainous
pletives and suggestions We're common re-
burgomaster of Vienna. The Vienna
thimble-giggerv M. Verestchagin, the
Russian painter, and Samuel l.. Clemens
Mark Twain) were in the visitors gallery
The former made sketches of various scenes
and said he regarded them as good substt-
tutes for street lighting and the barricadea
of former days. Mark Twain said 1t re-
minded him of an American lynchfng meet
ing to punish a horse stealer, adding:
Il suppose somebody had been hanged but
of it," He asked Herr Lecker to give no..
tice of his next twelve hours speech, ana
said he would be there and sit 1t out. Herr
Lecker took the observation Seriosuly and
replied that he hoped next week to repeat
the performance and perhaps to improve
IL
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
wounds the Latter's Nephew and then
Fatally stnbs Gen. MOrcado Betan-
court, Minister of War.
SCENES IN THE REICHSRATH
SAMPLE OF THE VILE PHRASES USED
BY AUSTRIAN LEGISLATORS.
Original Report of Christ's Crucifiera
Alleged to BE Among the Arch
ives of the Vatican.

LONDON, Nov. 6-A dispatch to the
Times from Rio Janeiro says: AT clock
this afternoon Friday), soldier Of the
Tenth Battalion, which constitutes part OF
the local garrison, attempted to shoot Pres
ident Moraes with a pistol. The President
was just landing at the Marine Arsenal.
after visiting the steamer on which General
Barbosa, minister of marine, had returned
from Bahia. The bystanders frustrated the
attempt, but Colonel Moraes the Presidents
nephew, was slightly wounded in disarmins
the soldier. Gen. Marcado Betancourt, min
lister of war; then interfered, and was him.
self stabbed. The wound was so serious that
he died soon afterward. The attack has
caused the greatest agitation throughout
the city,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-11-06
THE MONETARY COMMISSION.
Mr.. Hugh III. Hanna Does Not Expect
a Report Before Dec. 4.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-Hugh H.
Hanna, chairman of the executive commit
tee of the Indianapolis sound money con-.
vention, has arrived in Washington and
will remain a week or ten days to lend
such aid as may be in his power to the
monetary commission Mr.. Hanna says he
does not expect the commission will be
ready to report before the 1st of December.
Nothing has been decided on and no plan
mapped out. The committee and the COM
mission have been sticking close to few
general principles, but nothing has been
put into form. Discussions have led up to
certain point and dropped so as to bring
the work up in other details. When it comes
10 joining the loose ends the work will not
be difficult, nor will it take a long time
in the construction. Publications and state
ments purporting to be the plan of the
commission, in part or whole, are purest
guess work. No one, not even ex-senator
Edmunds, chairman and dominating MEM
man of the executive committee, could at
this stage give q correct forecast of the
conclusions of the commission.
Senator Platt, of Connecticut, in reply to
questions to-day, expressed himself as fol-
lows concerning the outlook for currency
legislation at the coming session of Con-
STess: Effective legislation by Congress on
a currency bill is rendered impracticable by
the lack of a majority in the Senate. In the
practical result it would be waste of time
for me to discuss what policy might be or
should be pursued on the currency ques-
tion''