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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
"LET ME AT HIM.
A Woman Becomes Wildly Excited
While DIR. Mitchell IS Setting
Her Husbands Arm.

s'Help! heIpl that old doctor is kill
ling my husband shrieked woman
who was rushing wildly about in the
office of City Physician Mitchell
A large crowd soon collected on the
sidewalk Street Commissioner Ram
sew and several others tried'tO calm the
woman but she continued TO weep and
shout. DR.. Mitchell came out of his
priv ate office. IF you don't quit
said he. I will have you sent to the
asylum
do it." shouted the woman, and I
viii have you sent to -
Then she turned to Street Commits
sioner Ramsey My man broke mis-
arm she said what shall I do. what
shall do. I must get At that old doc
tor. There he comes let me at him
The woman continued her ranting
several minutes but finally became qui-
ct. Soon after a blind man came from
City Physician NIitchelTs office. His
right arm was in a sling and he felt
his way with cane Where is Gin
dy?'' he inquired. I want to go to the
poor farm"
The woman stepped up. Here I
am" said she but you don't go to any
poor farm. That old doctor can't send
you there"
I am going to see Mr. Hale and go
to the poor farm. Don't you see that
my arm is hurt and 1 want to go there
until it gets weu'' said the man plead
ingly.
''An right Henry, all right You can
go to the poor farm but I won't go.
Good by, Henry, good by and she
took hold of the helpless hand and
tried to shake it. Then she turned
away and walked two or three steps
but turned back. Come on Henry,
come on. You han't going to the poor
farm if I can help it, and taking hold
of the coat OF her husband she led him
away.
The couple were Mr.. and Mrs H. o.
Smith who have visited Topeka regu-
Iarly for several years. The blind
husband claims to be horse doctor
but they subsist by begging. A day or
two ago the blind man fell While near
Silver Lake and dislOcated his Shout
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BRIBERY CHARGED.
Sensational Developments in the DR..
Goddard Case.

Kansas City, Nov. 26.-Another SEN
satiOn in connection with the case Of
DR.. Jefferson D. Goddard for the muir
der of Laundryman Fred Jackson. is
the swearing out of a warrant for the
arrest of Ross w. Latshaw, ex-justice
OF the peace and well known polite
ian, charged with attempting to cor
rupt jury in the second trial of Cod
daTd
The warrant was sworn out by Geo.
Jackson, a brother OF the murdered
man, who alleges that Latshaw agreed
to give Clarence NJ. Boyd, one of the
venire drawn for the second Goddard
trial, the sum of $50 to qualify as jur-
or and hang the jury in the interest of
the defendant
Latshaw surrendered today to Jus
tice O. ". Kruger. and was released
on $500 bond, signed by his brother,
Ralph Latshaw, who is one of Cod
dard's counsel
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FOR THE RAILROAD MEN.
Dodge City Reading Rooms Well
Patronized.

Dodge City. Nov. 26.-The Santa Fe
railway reading room is now in charge
of J. c. Baird. an old employee of the
company. 1t is in a neat building with
two large rooms neatly kept, and ev-
erything in perfect order. There are
800 volumes. comprising books of best
authors. on all sorts of subjects; many
of the leading magazines and period
icals; numerous daily and weekly pa
pers. The building is located on q
spacious lot, south of the depot. In
the grounds are many varieties of
trees of several years growth, and in
the summer they afford delightful
shade. The reading rooms are visited
daily by railway employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
MEXICO Is PROSPEROUS.
President of the Mexican National
Says His Road Will Declare a
Dividend.

Atlanta, Nov. 26.-Captain W. G. Raoul,
president of the Mexican National rail-
road, is spending this week at home with
his family. His road is doing better than
ever before. Business is very good in
Mexico. The farmers have made a large
crop of corn this year. Corn is the coun-
try's great crop. 1t is their chief food
crop. Last year it was short and the
Mexicans had to import from the United
States. This year they have more than
enough for their own needs.
The coffee and tobacco planters have
made large crops and are prosperous. The
English are investigating the coffee there
with the idea of investing
A New England syndicate has made a
contract with the government to light the
City of Mexico for fifty years Gas will
be used for the illumination and gas
plant will be erected.
The Paris Rothschilds are reported to
be negotiating for the famous copper
mines of Michioacan. The price asked is
above $5O0O,OO0. The properties have been
Investigated and it is understood that a
favorable report was made on them.
James Mills, one of the Calumet and
HecIa experts, has examined the mines
and several French mining engineers have
studied them They pronounce this one
of the greatest copper deposits on the
continent.
Several new cotton textile factories are
about to be built. Mexico, under free sill
yer and protection, is consuming the nome
product England formerly sold great
quantities of manufactured cotton goods
to Mexico but she is losing this trade.
Banking in Mexico is profitable. The
National will pay a large dividend next
spring. 1t is estimated as high as II
Der cent.
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THEY FEAR THE BEAR.
New Hampshire Citizens Afraid to Go
Out at Night Lest They be
Eaten Up.

Hinsboro Bridge, N H, Nov. 26.-The
residents Of this vicinity are in a state
of terror on account Of the report that
a wild cinnamon bear has been seen
in the woods near here. The animal
wore a collar and is thought to be one
which killed his Italian owner near
ContoOcook recently and then ESCAPED.
The body of the Italian was found in
the woods. one arm and the head were
gone. 1t IS supposed that the bear de-
Voured them.
Citizens have organized a party and
set out TO kill the animal. The bear
is d big and fierce animal No dog will
face it, and no one in the region dare
leave his house after nightfan. fearing
the fierce beast that is roaming about
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Fourteenth Annual Convention
Set for December $40.
CHOKED TO DEATH
Was an Aged LeavenwOrth WO-
man-Sad Thanksgiving
For Her Son Who Called to
Take Her to Dinner.

Yates Center, Nov. 26.-The Kansas
Equal Suffrage association will hold
its fourteenth annual convention in
Yates Center, December s, and TO-
1897. Executive committee meeting at
4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday evening, reception Will
be rendered delegates by the ladies of
the city. Convention proper will open
at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, in the
Ia ptist church.
Addresses will be made by Mrs Hell
en- Campbell, Rev. Edith Hil-BOoker,
Mrs Laura NJ. Johns. Miss Laura a.
Gregg, DR.. Sarah 9. Hall, Mrs Henri
eta StOddard- Turner, Mrs. s. A. Lord,
and others who cannot now be named
KATIE r. ADDISON,
=. B. BAIRD. President
Corresponding Secretary.
Eureka, Kansas.
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o. R. C. AUXILIARY.
Wives of Railroad Men Form a Lodge
at Newton.

Newton. Nov. 25.-Yuarda lodge No.
116. Ladies' auxiliary to the order of
Railway Conductors has been institu-
ted in Newton The ceremonies We're
held in the K. P. hall and were wit
messed by about forty conductors and
their wives The auxiliary has been
named for John O'Rouke's little daugh-
ter.
Mrs Ruby of Kansas City acted as
instituting officer and installed these
officers:
President. Mrs. E. R. Mclaughlin;
vice president. Mrs. H. z. Wertberg;
senior Mrs. f. c. Kitching; junior
Mrs. Frank Beers; chairman executive
committee, Mrs. j. ]. Cash; secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. I. w. Rees; guard,
Mrs. E. H. Judd.
Mrs. Ed. Woodcock. grand senior and
Mrs. Collins, both of Kansas City, were
also present. The organization begins
with d membership of sixteen. It will
meet twice a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
CIRCUS ROMANCE
Press Agent of McI6ahon's Show Mar
ries Widow of Former Proprietor

Leavenworth, Nov. ga romance
that started in a circus tent ana was
developed later in this city was con-
summated in St. Joseph, Thursday. by
the marriage OF Mrs. McMahon, widow
of one OF the former owners of the Nc
Aahon circus. to her former press
agent. Charles ". Clark.
The Mcmahon show came to Leav-
enworth to winter. about d month ago.
Later Clark started a swell wine room
in which Manager Allen Of the circus
is said to be interested.
Clark went away quietly with Mrs.
AIcMahon. and after the wedding, left
for Salt Lake Allen thereupOn de-
parted for an indefinite stay in Chica-
so.
The departure of the party caused
some CONSERVATION, and attachments
We're served upon the property by Ell
tenson. Woolfe & CO. and Dolde &
HartWig.
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ANNEXATION CERTAIN.
Senators Generally Agree That the U.
S. Will Take Such Action.

New York Nov ga special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Hawaii Will be annexed to the United
States during the coming session of
congress. This is one of the certainties
of the session. Senators and represen-
tives, both advocates and opponents
who have thus far arrived in Washing
ton are practically unanimous on this
point.
President McKinIey's message will
strongly urge upon the senate the early
ratification of the annexation treaty
and it viii be one of the first topics
brought up in the executive sessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
SHOWS PLANT ATTACHED.
To Satisfy Claim of w. j. Cos5igan
for Salary

The printing plant of ex-State Printer
z. H. Snow was attached today by
Sheriff KepIey and is now in his
charge This includes ali the presses
and machinery in the Hamilton Print
ing company which We're purchased by
Mr.. Snow when the court settled the
troubles of the company. Mr. Snow
took the plant for $4,000 He made an
attempt to sell it to State Printer
Parks but failed and recently moved it
to a building he purchased near the
Sixth street viaduct.
The plant has been attached by w.
J. COstigan who claims that Snow owes
him $2.176.32 for labor COstigan was
the editor of the Ottawa Journal and
was to have been paid $25 per week
but he claims that he received less than
$500 altogether.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
FIRE AT RETAINING
Causes a Loss of 100000 in Property
and Several Persons Injured

Kitanning. Pa. Nov. 26.-Fire at 2
o'clock this morning destroyed the Nc
CuIloughs hardware store, Beales dry
goods store, Heilman's house furnishing
store. the Armstrong Water company 5
building Merchants National bank and
the office of Attorney Ross Reynolds. A
number of other buildings were badly
damaged. The loss was $4,000.
A number of persons were injured dur
ing the fire, among them DR.. Samuel Jes-
sop. who was seriously burned about the
face. and James Buck, who was badly cut
by falling glass
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CHoKED TO DEATH.
Aged Leavenworth Woman Found
Dead by Her Son.

Leavenworth. Nov. 26--Yesterday
afternoon the body of Mrs. Caroline
Ab1e was found lying beside bed in
a room in her home on Fourth avenue,
where she lived alone and there We're
evidences that she had been murdered
The lock on the door of the house was
broken. the place ranSacked and signs
that robbery had been committed.
The body was found by a son who
called TO bring her a Thanksgiving
dinner.
1t was partially decomposed, but
mark around the neck indicates that
she had been chOked to death.
Mrs. Abke had lived in Leavenworth
40 years and was noted Tor her peculiar
ways.
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North Cen trail Kansas Teachers.

Junction City, Nov. 26.-The first ses-
sion of the North Central Kansas
Teachers association was held last eV-
ening in this city. superintendent
George W. Kendrick of this city deliv-
cred the address of welcome and Miss
Lucy Howard, the response. DR.. s P.
Henson gave his celebrated lecture,
Backbone" The association will be in
session until Saturday noon.
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santa Fe Watr sunnlv at Iola.

lola Nov. 26.-Yesterday a gang of
u men arrived on the Santa Fe with
a pile driver and began work on the
new water tank. The pumping station
Will be located on the river bank near
the fair grounds. and the building. a
neat brick one, is now ready for the
engine. The pump will be a powerful
one, driven by gas engine. and will
throw a quantity of water greatly in
excess of all the requirements of the
read at present. The tank at the depot
will be the regulation size, $4,000 gal
Ions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
MANY KICKS OF ALFALFA.
Short Grass Country Dotted With
Stacks of Hay

Dodge City. Nov. 26.-The 344 ricks
of alfalfa hay on the bottom lands be-
tween Dodge City and CimarrOn. con-
tain from ten to twenty tons each Al
falfa growers, who have no cattle to
feed. are selling this hay at 50 a ton
ON the ground. The demand for it
will increase as cold weather approach
IS. The number Of cattle in the cOun-
try is greater than the number last
year and it is not improbable to say
that the hay viii be disposed of before
spring.
The $50 ricks of prairie hay on the
south side of the river will also largely
add TO the store of feed in sight
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LOCAL MENTION.

Ensign and Mrs Joseph Hawk of 232
Harrison street are the parents of a
daughter. born yesterday.
D ]. Thomas a Santa Fe brakeman re
badly mashed yesterday while making
coupling at Burlingame- The bones OF the
index finger were broken and the flesh of
the hand cut and bruised. The injury was
dressed at the Santa Fe hospital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington. Nov 26.-The following
postoffice appointments were made
yesterday in Kansas: At GrenOla, Elk
county F. Drum, vice c. Williams re-
moved; at AIiItOnvale, Cloud county, J.
Hall, vice J. EubbeH removed; at Null
Vane. Sumner county. c. HigsdOn, vice
S Chamberlain removed: at Pretty
Prairie, Reno county, 5. Demorest, vice
H Gault removed.
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Aged Couple Found Dead.

Brennan, an aged couple, We're found
dead in bed yesterday evening, near
here. They had not been seen since the
night before. The coroners jury found
that death resulted from asphyXiatiOn-
A dead cat was found in the room. The
dead couple were in comfortable cir
C11rnStanceS.
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Hiawatha Jointists Punished.

Hiawatha, Nov. 26.-Louis Poynter.
who might have been fined 800 and
sent to iaiI for 80 days by confessing
Judgment, preferred to stand trial in
the district court for selling liquor and
was fined 5000 and given 120 days in
Jail Theodore Carr was given the Gus
TOInarv 80 days and 500 fine.
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Killed on His First Run.

Independence. Nov. 26.-Frank Judd,
4 Missouri Pacific brakeman, was kill
ed yesterday near Caney, west of here.
was cut in twain by the wheels He
had been employed as switch1nan in
the yards at COfeyville for a number
of years, and this was his first run on
the train. He leaves a wife and two
children.
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Dodge Civ Depot oneninc.

Dodge City. Nov. 26.-The magnifi-
cent depot and eating house of the
Santa Fe railway is undergoing the
finishing touches and will be completed
in about ten days. FredHarvey viii
open the hotel and lunch room about
the 18th of December.
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Restoration of Grain Rates Dec. 6.

Chicago, Nov. 26.-The proposition to
restore grain rates to the gulf. recently
submitted to all the interested lines
has been adopted and the new rates,
which are the same as those which
prevailed up to last March, will be
come effective December 6. They are
to remain in force pending an investi-
cation concerning facilities at all ports
both gulf and Atlantic, and ocean rates
by the board of Administered ton of the
western Joint Traffic bureau
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26

the state Investigating committee last
winter Will be reproduced on the
graphophOnes. No charge will be made
and everyone viii have a chance to
hear. The central committee expects
to spend about $500 on the scheme.
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Mail Driver Fatally Hurt.

Chapman, Nov. 26--N. D. Stanley
started with mail this morning for
Rinehart His team ran away and met
another on the bridge over Smoky
HiIl fatally injuring him. He was one
of the towns Oldest residents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
Ferrets Frorn EngIand to Emporia.

Parsons, Nov. 26.-Among the express
matter handled by Agent Jim June.
of the American Express company,
yesterday were four English ferretS.
They were direct from England and
We're consigned to a gentleman in En-
pOria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
Coal Strike is Broken.

Coal City. Ill. Nov. 26.-The strike in
the Wilmington coal field is broken. The
mines of the Star Coal company. Big
Four Coal company and Wilmington
Coal. Mining and Manufacturing COM
pany. resumed work today at the 77lz
cent scale over 5000 miners are en-
ployed in these mines.
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Cincinnati, Niv. 26.-Passenger train
No. 1 leaving here at 9 a. m on the p.
& O. Southwestern road. was derailed
at Pierceville, As miles west of here. my
the breaking Of a wheel Of postal car.
So far as known, both passengers and
crew are unhurt
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Cos ak Trip ID KIondIke.

FIiawatha, Nov. ga letter from
Julius POhl, the Brown county man
now trying to reach the Klondike gold
fields. states that he has already spent
more than $1,000 and does not consider
it possible for anyone to reach the gold
district at less expense than $1,000, aft
er bearing untold hardships.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26
Canal Com mission Sails Tomnrrn-u-

Washington, Nov 26.-The time for
the departure Of the gunboat Newport
with the Nicaraguan Canal commission
from New York for Greytown has been
fixed for Saturday.
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a Single Trip Fare

Plus $500 IS cost of round trip ticket
via Santa Fe Route to principal points
in Arkansas, Arizona. Indian Terri
tory. Louisiana, New Mexico Oklaho-
ma and Texas provided ticket is pur-
chased on December Z, 1897. Liberal
limits and stop-over privileges
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-26

Billiards. Srow Linircent is the most
penetrating Eminent in the world. IT
cures pain ana inflammation of ali
kinds quicker Elan any other known
remedy. Price 500 Every bottle guar
anteed Geo W Stanstield. 632 kan
sas avenue. ard 8TilIer's Pharmacy
corner Sixth and Topeka avenues.
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Twent IL .Eight aorses Bun ID Dee

Caldwell. Nov 26.-The Two Orphans
livery stables caught fire Wednesday
night and burned down; q horses were
burned to death.
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Verdict in the Easierbrook Trial

Hays City,Nov. 26.-The Easterbroolz
jury, after being out "A hours, return
ed a verdict of manslaughter this af-
ternoon. Second degree sentence viii
be given the second week in December
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Snrnmer I'D Ii Vginter

Southern California: the California
Limited takes you there in "a hours
over the Santa Fe Route. Most lux
urious service.
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Not how cheap bur how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and III West Sth.
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RepubIieans' NoveI Campaign sehema

Wichita Nov. 26.-The Republican
county central committee has decided
to purchase Is sraphophones which will
be placed in public places throughout
the county and this city for campaign
purposes. The testimony of ex-Cfov.
Lewening and Senator Titus before
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CAN TAKE NO EXTRA RISK.
Pol'cemen's Work Risky Enough
Without Playing Football

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 26.-James F.
Lalus. a lieutenant OIL police. is said to
be dying from the effects of injuries
received while playing football AS a
result of the Heutenants injuries. Su-
perintendent A. H. Leslie has issued or
ders that hereafter no police officer will
be allowed to engage in playing foot
ball.
He said a policeman had enough on
pcrtunities to lose his life without play
ing football Lieutenant Laius Is a
big man and played with the Pittsburg
Athletic club on election day. He re-
ceIved a sprained ankle and erys pelas
set in. Hope mas been given up Of
saving the Heutenant's life
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In Boys and Children's Suits we
sell more than any two other firms
in Topeka. All styles, all kinds
Suits, OVercOats, listers and
Refers, csc to S4.o5. New Leg
gings for Children, Leather and
Corduroy.
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10 Cure Cens ptpatiou Forever.
Take Cascarets oaFly Cathartic. 10c CT e5c
II c. c. c. 1sil TO cure, druggists refund money.
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Wrecked By Nitro Glycerine.
Anderson, Ind, Nov. 26-An explosion
of nitro-glycerine at o clock this morn>
ing wrecked a residence near by For
tunately there was no loss Of life.
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Eager buyers are attending the ad-
illustrators sale of the TrumbuH art
stock; everything must go regardless
of cost or value.
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We carry immense assortments of
Suits, OvercOats and listers from
S3.o5 to $l0.Ss that will equal in
every way those that our wouId-be
competitors ask one third more for.