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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
RUSKIN ON ICE.
Figuratively, That is the Way He
was Received by DR.. Hills Au-
dience Last Night.

Rev. Newell Dwight Hills of Chicago
was cold. No matter how hard he en-
deavored to concentrate his mind on his
lecture. or no matter how enthusiastically
he spoke of John Rusl1in, he caught his
hands from time to time slipping into the
pockets of his dress trousers. He was
cold because there was other way to
be in the scant protection of dress suit
He could have delivered his lecture on
Kansas avenue and been almost as warm
he was the stage of the Crawford
theater.
The audience knew the reverend gentle
men from Chicago was cold because the
audience knew that the stage and the au-
ditOrium were portions of the same build
ing. Those who removed their wraps and
overcoats t the door in the mistaken
imagining that because the house con-
tanned radiators and steampipes it was
heated quickly replaced them when they
struck the circulating atmosphere of the
auditorium. But II was a sympathetic
audience and it resolved to stay and
shiver with the speaker
If John Ruskin's message to the nine
teenths century was not understood last
night it was not because it was not re-
ceiVed by the audience Besides the force
of address possessed by DR.. Hills the
current of air blowing out over the audi
forum from the stage was sufficient TO
carry his words to every auditor If 1t
was not understood it was because the
Geographic communication was afected
by the weather.
The audience expected DR.. Hills to say
something about the atmosphere, and
would have been disappointed if he had
not done so. The Chicago divine Gld not
disappoint his hearers. While following
out the theory that all features of prog
ress and development emanate from God,
he took occasion to refer to the pleasure
he was enjoying from the temperature OF
the house.
Edison tells us said he that he dis
covered the telephone one night while
skating. 1t was on night colder than
it is tonight. that the discovery was made,
and l understand that the atmosphere on
the river was even colder than the atnnoS-
phere we are enjoying in the theater this
evening. If this be true, it was certain
some especial distinction.
The audience stopped shivering long
enough to laugh and then Dr. Hills
went on to say that Edison discovered the
theory of communication while lying with
his head on the ice after fall. He heard
q man speaking quarter of a mile away,
and he reasoned that the words We're car
ried to him by the Water,and that II wafer
possessed this power metal would possess
it to a greater extent.
On account of the condition of the
house due to an accident to the boiler.
DR. Hills closed his lecture at the end of
an hour. A fair sized audience greeted
the Chicago preacher, and thoroughly en-
jOyed his discussion OF the characteF OF
John RuSkin.
DR. Hills is an entertaining talker and
intersperses his lecture with pleasing an
ecdotes The lecture is undoubtedly the
fruit of extended research into the lie
and character of the great EnSllshman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
The Newton Commercial Club
Gives a Big Reception.
Extends a Welcome to the Rail-
way Men and Families.
TREAT TO MCPHERSON.
About 700 Invitations Issued
Were Accepted
And the Affair Lasted From 4
O'Clock Until Midnight.
The Newton Kansan says:

The reception, given by the members
of the Commercial club to the Santa Fe
employees at the ArmOry hall last even
ing. was a success even beyond the
hopes of the members of the club. The
reception lasted from o'clock in the
afternoon until midnight and at times
the Armory was SO crowded, that it
was with difficulty that the guests
moved about
About 700 invitations had been issued
and a large portion of them were ac-
copied
The arrangements for the reception
were perfect and the entire affair pas
sed off without a jar hitch of any
kind. The guests were met at the
foot of the stairway to the hall by an
attendant, who directed them to the
cloak rooms. Here the arrangements,
for checking and taking care of the
hats and coats, were greatly appreci-
The decorations were numerous and
appropriate. At the head of the stair
way was a headlight bearing the in
ScrlptiOn, Welcome to Newton" The
large hall itself was decorated with
flags, tissue paper effects and banners
reading Long Live the Santa Fe,
welcome to Newton" etc. The north
end of the hall was occupied with
large table, where light refreshments
were served in the shape of ice cream
and cake. Frappe stands were scat
the expeditions serving of the host of
guests.
The eastern room of the building was
fitted up with tables and here sand
witches and coffee were served. The
arrangements were so nicely made
that the people were handled with per-
feet ease, and all were ma de to feel per-
fectly at home.
The large reception committee did it's
duty well in introducing the strangers
The large number of NickersOn people
present soon became acquainted with
the NeWtOnians. The Nicaxersonites are
certainly as pleasant people as could be
found anywhere in the United States
or out of it for that matter, and it was
the occasion of frequent remarks
among NeWtOnians, that we all should
be very proud of the acquisition to our
population Of SO many fine people
After the reception proper, the floor
was cleared and those who wished to
do so, danced until midnight
The floor was in good condition and
the music was good. The home Orches-
ira furnished the dance music, under
the leadership of c. c. VanBoskirk, of
Hutchinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
DRUNKEN BRUTE'S CRIME.
Threw Coal Oil and Tar over His
Wife-She Burns to Death.

Erie, Pa, Nov. 27.-The wife of Antonio
Milango died yesterday a most horrible
death. Thanksgiving day Antonio became
drunk and went to the cellar to get more
liquor. He fell, and his wife came to his
assistance with a lamp, but he threw =
hammer at her head and missed the
mark He then came upstairs with a
can of oil and tar, which he threw in his
wffe's face. In an instant the mixture
caught fire from the lamp and she was
enveloped in flames. Help arrived in time
to prevent her from burning up where
she stood. The woman was laid on her
bed, and when the officers arrived they
found Antonio standing over her pluckinS
the cooked flesh from her breast and arms
in ffendish glee and cursing like a demon.
When he was arrested he raved and had
to be subjected to rough treatment before
he could be taken to the police station
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
BOOMERS TO KEEP OUT.
Secretary Bliss Will Prevent the IN
vasion of the Wichita Reservation.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Secretary Bliss
has taken prominent action to avert a
possible invasion of the Wichita res
ervation in Oklahoma by whites with
the idea of forcing upon congress the
opening of the country to white settle
ment.
Reports have just reached the de-
partment that certain persons are de-
claring their intention to organize a
large party in the state of Kansas or
elsewhere. to invade the Wichita lands
with the object stated. Instructions
have been wired to all the agents and
inspectors in that section to make in
quiries and ascertain as far as posi-
Bile the truth of the rumors, and report
the result here.
The agents are called upon to eZer-
else great vigilance to prevent any
such invasion, and in case of necessity,
where the Indian police force is mad
equate, military assistance Will be
promptly furnished
This action is more of a precautfon-
airy measure than in anticipation Of
real danger. Officials. while taking
proper steps to meet any emergency,
do not apprehend any serious disor-
DER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
STATE WANTS RoYALTY.
Claimed That the Leavenworth Coal
Companies Have Been Trespassing.

Leavenworth. Nov. 27.-It developed
here today that the inspection of coal
mines being made here by State Mine
Inspector McGrath is for the purpose of
furnishing foundation for a big suit to
be commenced by the state against the
various coal companies for royalties
McGrath came here several weeks
ago and began an inspection of the
LeavenwOrth Coal company's mines He
has had an expert along with him, and
several times they have stayed in the
mines all night making surveys 1t is
claimed that the inspector has discov-
cred that the company has mined over
u acres of coal belonging to the state
and that over 1000, 600 bushels of coal
has been taken out. The mines of 9TH
err companies will be surveyed also to
ascertain if they have been mining on
state property. It is understood that
all the facts obtained concerning the
matter will be laid before the governor
and attorney general, and that proceed
ings will be instituted in a short time to
collect the royalties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
NEW PRoHIBrToRY RULING.
Druggist for Debt-Attach-
rcent Dissolved.

Concordia, Nov 27-Kansas court of
appeals has just decided a case involV-
ing a new question in the Kansas pro-
hibitOry law
The Standard Oil company attached
and attempted to sell liquor belonging
to a druggist to satisfy a judgment
Judge Sturges of this county held that
liquor could be sold only as specified
by law
The case was appealed and all the
legal ability possible was brought be
fore the higher court to have the case
reversed.
The court of appeals held that liq-
uor could be sold only for scientific,
medical and mechanical purposes. Were
the sheriff allowed to sell liquors at
public auction he would soon become
a saloOnkeeper, selling liquor daily to
the highest bidder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
GIRLS AGAINST FOOTBALL.
Kings Daughters of Virginia Frepar-
ing a Petition to Have the Game
Declared Illegal

Richmond. Nov. 27.-The City Union
of Kings Daughters of Virginia, is cir
culating a petition for signatures which
is to be presented to the legislature to
enact an anti-foOtban law.
The petition declares that as now
played this game should be discOunten-
anced by every civilized community,
and in passing an act to prohibit the
game the legislature of this state will
only be following the example of GeOr-
gia and indorsipg the sentiment Of
prominent colleges which have taken
action in this matter.
Mrs Malvern c. Patterson, the chair
man of the City Union of the Kings
Daughters and the wife of prominent
business man, is active in her efforts to
secure anti-fOOtbaH legislation. The
Virginia legislature meets on December
/ and those interested in this move
ment will present a strong petition in
favor of the Endorsement of the desired
law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27

back in Caldwell. Kan. That was be-
fore Sommers thought of coming to
Colorado.
Sommers came to Denver about a
week ago. He had nice, new store
clothes, an overcoat, a gold watch and
a plain gold ring.
He was anxious for work. and believ-
ed Colorado the most likely place to
secure it.
Sommers says he has been hunting
work for the past few days. Yesterday
afternoon he met a stranger on Lari-
Tner street, near Seventeenth, and vol
unteered the information, after a cas-
ual conversation, that he was am
bilious to toll at anything which would
produce reasonable financial returns.
The stranger was pleased to hear of
Sommecs' ambition. He also had a
sudden spasm of inspiration. which he
unloaded on the Caldwell citizen.
L know how I can get Jobs for the
two OF us" ne said to SOmmers in a
flying wedge of confidential talk.
"All L need is your oVercoat. watch
and ring to look spruce, and can put
you to work in an hour. Oh, just to
appear decent and give the guy who
has the work the idea that I'm o. K.
Bring back your coat and watch and
chain2 Why. of course, III bring them
back. What do you take me for?
Don't that OVercOat fit, thought Think
twas made for me. Oh, not more than
ten minutes You stay right here. near
the bank, and I'll be back right away
with your job and tOggery.'
SOmmerS stayed. He would prOSa-
bly, be there yet, counting the sand
stone blocks in the cable company's
tracks, if a sympathetic policeman had
not discovered him.
Police officer Hogan whistled "Kath-
leen MaVOurneen'' with variations
when Sommers unfOlded his tale OF
guile to him.
The stranger is still wearing SOM
mers' Caldwell OVercOat, watch and
ring. The police are looking for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
1T STARTED FROM BEANS.
Railroads are Ordered by the Board 70
Reduce Wichita Rates.

The state board of railroad commits
sioners has ordered the Fort Scott and
Memphis, the Katy Union Pacific, Rock
Island, Santa F'e and Missouri Pacific
to place in effect the rate Of Is cents
per 100 pounds on merchandise between
the Missouri river and Wichita.
This order was made by a former
board of commissioners March ?. 1892.
Its provisions have not been observed
by the railroads and the present board
orders them to put it into effect at once
or show cause for not doing so.
This new order is the result of an ap-
peal from Wichita. A grocery firm re-
ceiVed a car load Of beans from Atch-
ison supposing the rate % cents. The
Santa Fe charged them 80 cents. The
consignees repleVined the beans and
the railroad company retaliated by Civ
ing a redeiiVery bond.
The case was then brought before the
board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
LOCAL MENTION.

Mr.. Frank Weightman win sing solo
at the First Methodist church tomorrow
morning.
Captain w. c. Dutton of Dallas, Tex.
will lead the meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A
rooms tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock
Captain Dutton is the state organizer of
the Good Templars for Texas.
The date of the entertainment for the
benefit of the Foster Humane society has
been changed from Friday evening De-
cember 3, to Thursday evening, Deem
Der , The entertainment will be given at
Library hall.
The Harrison National bank of Cadiz
O., secured a judgment of 5000 against
Senator ". F. Sterne in the United States
circuit court on an old judgment against
the Topeka Press Brick company. Sena-
tor Sterne testified that he had sold his
stock, but the jury held him for the dou-
bic liability just the same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Ex-Whsat Kings First House.

The Abilene Chronicle says: A bit of
Abilene's ancient history was trundled
along Third street yesterday by Lie
FOrney's hOuse-mOving outfit. 1t was
an old frame house. the first built by
the ex-wheat king. T. G. Henry, when
he located in Abilene some 80 years
ago, and since then located on East
Third The house is a story and a
half frame, now old and shaky, but
once thought a fine affair. The cotton
wood sheeting on which the weather.
boarding is nailed, was sawed in the
old sawmiIl on Mud creek, where the
man Elizer was hung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27

The banana peel on the sidewalk has
added another victim to its list of MANNED
and injured. While walking on the stone
sidewalk in front of the Throop hotel yes
terday Mr.. George A. KimbalL assistant
general freight agent of the Rock Island
slipped on a banana peel and fell with
sufficient force to fracture his right leg
below the knee. He was unable to rise
and had to be carried into his room in
the hotel. The injury is very painful and
viii confne Mr.. Kimban to his room for
several weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
IMAM FROM CALDWELL"
William Sommsrs Has an Expert
encs With a Denver Conf
dencs Men.

The Denver Republican says:
VIM. SOmmers had the reputation Of
being a right smart heap OF a man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
TOPEKA'S WHISTLING GIRL
Miss May Evans Leaves for Chicago
to Go on the Hopkins circuit.

Miss May Evans who has made arepu-
tatiOn as whistler left Topeka today
for Chicago where she has a position
on the Hopkins circuit.
Miss Evans has lived in Topeka all
her life and she has appeared before
audiences for several years. She can
upon demand instantly whistle any
composition which is at all popular.
Miss Evans has often appeared in Kan
sas City and Denver but she has never
before had a seasons engagement as
professional Mrs. Evans will remain
wiz. her daughter during the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
A BIG BUSINESS.
The KimbalI Piano Company's Excel
lent Trade.

Mr. T. P. Gully, manager of the Kim
ball Piano company, said to a Journal
representative today that prosperity in
Kansas is asserting itself right along.
Why, last month the business of the
company / represent was away ahead
of any month since the company start
ed branch house in Topeka. four
years ago, and so far this month our
sales are already larger than that of
last and from present indications this
will be the banner month of the COM
pany since 1 have been its manager
Mr.. Dave J. August made his sister
a present of a beautiful Kimban piano
yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
The Annual Session Will be Held at
Mission Center December 9-1O.

The big event among Shawnee county
farmers is the annual institute which is
held at Mission Center. Major VIM. Sims,
president of the First National bank is
president of the institute and he is work.
ing hard to make this the best ever held.
The dates are December and 10. Fol-
lowing is the programme:
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 9.
Evening SessiOn-7:30 o clOck.
Sorghum: How to Grow and Feed-Gd-
ward Buchanan.
Diversity or Adversity-T. w. Harrison.
The Country Girl: Her Advantages and
Possibilities-Miss Allie Buchanan.
Fiber Plants of kansas-Bernard 2.
Smythe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Relief in Six Hours

distressing Kidney ard Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure -
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of it's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder kidneys
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. It relieves re-
tention of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. If you want o1icI;
relief and cure this is your remedy
Sold by Geo. w. Stansfield, 622 Kansas
Ave, and Sim Drug Co.. 6O7 Kansas
Ave, druggists. Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27

Sunday may be warmer, but there is
a likelihood of its being cloudy. There
may be rain. This morning the temper
ture was 10 degrees. This is the lowest
of the season. The barometer is falling
rapidly and unsettled weather viii prob
ably follow. From Chicago the forecast
for Kansas is: Cloudy and warmer to-
night and Sunday"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
10 FEED 10000 CATTLE.
Jewell County Will Have That Many
Cattle Winter ed There.

MankatO. Nov. 27-CarefuI statistics
of the cattle to be fed and wintered in
Jewell county this winter places the
number at $4,000 head.
OF this number there will be not far
from 10000 head fed and the balance
wintered on rough feeding.
These figures have been carefully
gathered, and while there has been
more wintered in former years, the
number to be fed is in advance of this
number for many years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
RATES AND SALARIES.
America Makes a Good Showing by
the Side of Other Countries.
: H. Daniels. general passenger

George H. Daniels, general passenger
agent of the New York Central, has is
sued a statement, in which he claims
that passenger rates are lowest in the
United States. By a table he shows
the rate in the United States for each
passenger mile is allie; Belgium, :. 25c;
$3.50. In England, first-class, 4c; sec
ond-class, &c; third-class, &c. He sets
out the following to show that the
trainmen in America get the highest
pay:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Trv Grain o! Try Gradn-o.

Ask your grocer today to show you
drink that takes the place of Ct flee The
children may drink it without injury as
we'll as the adult. All who try it, like
IT GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown
of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from
pure grains and the mt1st delicate
stomach receives il without distress. Il
price of coffee 15c and 25c per pack
age. Sold by grOcers-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
BIDWELL METALLIC TIE
To be Given a Test by the C. g {
Road-El Dorado Mans Invention.

ElDOrado. Nov. PA. Tidwell, in
ventor of the BidweH Metallic Cross-tie,
has received notice of shipment of his
first invoice of ties which We're manu-
featured at Birmingham, Alabama.
They are to be placed and tested on
the Chicago & Alton at Kansas City,
near the union depot, Monday next.
Mr.. BidweH leaves for Kansas City,
Monday, accompanied by Frank BeVer
A. H. Bandy. 3. f. Meeks and a num-
Der of others interested in the test.
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a Little OF.

Professor Shore is very absentminded.
He was on steamboat that went down.
He swan to the shore but immediately
returned and saved his wife. When he
was asked why he didn't take his wife
with him when he first swan to land, be
replied:
How could I? I had first to save my.
self. '-New York Sunday World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27

Bumm D'Way-Dey say dere amt Eoin
ter be no free soup dis winter.
Count D'Ties-Dat so? Say, dere-s
something wrong with de hull economic
system. 1t seems ter me dat de hardest
times comes right when we are havin ayot
de papers calls prosperity New York
Truth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Pensions for Kansana

Washington, Nov. 27-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Observation-Disclosures w. Gray, Beau
mont; James CaSserly. National Mill
tary home. LeavenwOrth; William A.
Smith, Walker
Original widows, etc-Martha A.Cow-
derry, NeOdesha.
Mexican war survivors-Increase-
Hiram CLANCY, Lebo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Craps at a Church Festival.

Independence, Nov. 27.-At a church
festival of the cOlored people last night
trouble arose over a crap game in
progress in one part of the house.
RazOrs were drawn and several shots
were fired. Every window in the house
was broken and the people lost no time
in getting out of them. One man lost
a hand while others suffered other in
iurieS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Statistics of Atchison Bad Boys.

Atchison, Nov. 27.-Chief White has
been compiling police statistics about
boys. The number of boys arrested
during 1895 and 1896 was 14O a major
ity of whom were arrested for stealing.
Twenty-Five were arrested more than
once, two of whom We're taken into
custody for horse stealing and five for
burglary and larcenV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27

camp at the Chickamauga National
park caused him to get into serious
trouble, has sent his resignation to the
president to avoid being tried by gem
eral court martial, charges having been
preferred against him.
The officer is married to the daughter
of Captain Kendall, Sixth cavalry. He
had brilliant future before him, but
made bad use of his advantages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-27
Excursions to California

Every day in the year via Santa Fe
Route Choice of luxurious Pullman
palace sleepers or comfortable and
modern Pullman tourist sleepers. APP
ply to agent A, T. & S. T. Ry. for lit
erature and particulars of service. Re
member this is daily service.
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Matthew Ryan Seriously Injured.

LeaVenWOrth, Nov. 21.-MattheW
Ryan, one of the best known stockmen
in the west, While out on his farm in
the southern part of the county yester-
day, was seriously injured by his horse
falling upon him. AT a late hour he
had not been brought back to his home
in this city and his exact condition
could not be aScertained.