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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
DEMOCRATS UNITED.
Hold a Caucus and Outline the Party
Policy in CONGRESS.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The caucus of
the Democratic members of the house
or representatives last night resulted in
the adoption of resolutions defining
the party policy on the questions of
Cuba, finance and bankruptcy.
The caucus was largely attended, 1O1
OF the 125 Democratic members being
present despite the stormy weather.
Representative Richardson of Tennes-
see acted as chairman and Representa-
tive Cummings of New York and Rep
as secretaries.
Representative Bailey took the initia-
tive by presenting the following series
of resolutions:
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this caucus that the Democratic mem
bers of the house of representatives
ought to resist all efforts direct or in
direct, to retire the greenbacks or
treasury notes.
Resolved, Second, that we are oppos-
ed to and will resist all attempts to
extend the privileges of national banks,
or to reduce the taxes which they now
pay.
Resolved, Third, that we favor the
early consideration and passage of the
senate resolution recognizing that a
condition of war exists in the island of
Cuba between the government of Spain
and the Cuban people.
Resolved, Fourth, that we favor the
early enactment of a just and wise
bankruptcy law.
lut1ons, on finance and Cuba, were con-
sidered separately, the discussion be
ing vigorous and unanimously favora-
bic. Mr.. Bailey made the main speech.
urging that Democratic members
should take their position promptly
against those financial movements, now
assuming formidable dimensions, OW-
ing to the recommendations given. to
them by the president and secretary of
the treasury. He also spoke for clear
cut position in favor of the recognition
of Cuba belligerency, as embodied in
the Morgan resolution which passed
the senate during the extra session.
There was not a dissenting vote to
Mr.. Bailey's propositions, and the first
three resolutions were carried by unan-
imous vote, the result being received
with hearty cheers.
The fourth feature of the resolutions
declaring for a just and wise bankrupt
cy law, met with some opposition.
Mr.. De Almond of Missouri urged
that it was not expedient for the party
to take a position favorable to the
bankruptcy bill at this time. The res
Olution was supported by Messrs. Bail
ey, SimmS (Tenn.) and Sampson (Va.)
The resolution finally prevailed by a
large majority, although Mr.. De Ar
mOnd and about a half dozen others
registered their votes In opposition to
this course.
on motion of Mr.. Maddox CGa) ar
rangements were made for the usual
congressional committee to conduct the
congressional campaign of 1898.
The committee is to consist of one
member from each state, territory and
the District of Columbia, and nine SEN
atOrS to be chosen by the senate Dem
Ocratfc caucus.
The caucus adjourned at 9 o'clock
having been in session just an hour,
and having accomplished it's results
with practical unanimity.
The Cremerie's new place, 726 Kansas
avenue. SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
FLEISCHMANN'S WILL.
The Millionaire Treated All Religions
Alike in the Matter of Legacies.

Cincinnati, O., Dec. 15-The will Of
Charles Fleischmann was probated today.
The charitable bequests are 5000 each to
the Associated Charities and Hebrew re-
lief union, 81 500 to the Jewish home, $1,000
each to the Catholic Orphan asylum, Pro-
testant Orphan asylum, Colored Orphan
asylum and Jewish hospital After max
ing special provision for his widow, he
directs that the remainder be divided into
four shares, one to go to the widow and
one to each of his children Mrs. Fleisch-
mann, Julius and Max, his sons, are made
executors, with authority to continue his
business if they desire to do so. The es-
tate is estimated at s2000,0OO
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
THE GREAT HUXLEY.
What Huxley, the Great English
Scientist, Considered the Best
Start in Life.

The great English scientist, Huxley,
said the best start in life is a sound
stomach. Weak stomachs fail to digest
food properly because they lack the
proper quantity of digestive acids Qac-
tic and hydrochloric) and peptogenic
products; the most sensible remedy in
all cases of Indigestion, is to take after
each meal one or two of Stewards Dys-
pepsia Tablets because they supply in
a pleasant, harmless form all the eIe-
ments that weak stomachs lack.
The regular use of Stewards Dyspep-
sia Tablets will cure every form of
stomach trouble except cancer of the
stomach.
They increase flesh, insure pure blood,
strong nerves, a bright eye and clear
complexion, because all these result
only from wholesome food well digest
ed.
Nearly all druggists sell Stewards
Dyspepsia Tablets at so cents full
sized package.
Send for free book on Stomach Trou-
bles to Stuart Co., Marshall Mich.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
CAPTURED THE GANG.
Cowboys Who Held Up a Southern
Pacific Train are Taken.

Silver City. N. M, Dec. 15.-News has
just been received here that a special
Wells Fargo officer, J. N. Thacker, as
sisted by a posse of deputy United
States marshal under Cipriano Baca,
have captured the entire gang of train
robbers who last Thursday held up the
Southern Pacific at STEMS Pass, Grant
county, in the fight incident to which
one of the robbers was killed.
At the time of the Stein Pass hold up
the posse. which had been anticipating
an attack, was scongregated at Bowie.
about 80 miles from STEMS Pass. The
trail of the robbers was Immediately
taken, and the five remaining members
of the gang were surrounded in a cabin
at Cushy's ranch, about 25 miles this
side of the Mexican line in eastern Ari-
zona.
The robbers were taken completely by
surprise and surrendered without
single shot being fired. Their names
have not yet been ascertained, but they
are cowboys who have been working in
the vicinity OF the San Simon valley
and have no connection with the no
tOrious Black Jack gang Of border BAN
dts.
They have been brought by the posse
to San Simon station and will be
brought to this place to await trial.
The penalty for train robbing in New
Mexico is death. When captured the
robbers were endeavoring to escape
across the line into Mexico.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
INDIAN FROM KLONDIKE.
"Charlie" Boyle Reaches Chicago
High Houses Astound Him.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-On the register of the
Great Northern hotel is written:
''J. w. Boyle. Dawson City, N. w. To-
Charlie Boyle, Fort Yukon, Alaska"
Charlie Boyle is an Indian. probably the
first of his race from his native haunts
to visit Chicago. His name really ism t
Boyle, but J. w. Boyle, who is in
charge of him. says. Il had to call him
something"
Charles home is any place near Car
macks post in the KlOndike region. It
was Carmack who discovered the Bonan-
"a creek gold, SO Charlie might have been
rich If he had had the advantages of a
college education and the white mans
greed for gold.
The Indian spent most of yesterday
looking out of window the I floor
of the Great Northern hotel, counting the
stories in the NGonadnock and Marquette
buildings. He counted the stories over
and over, and each time he reached the
figure 16 he was as delighted as a baby
with new rattle.
Sixteen houses hight" he said-"sixteen
houses"
Again he marveled and called the atten-
tion of Mr.. Boyle to the big buildings.
Each story to him was a house, for
houses in his country have only one
story.
Although Charlie comes from the wild
northern country he could give many
white man lessons in correct table man
ners. Probably this is due to the train
ing given him by Mr.. Boyle. Anyhow,
he never puts his knife into his mouth,
Ike knows all. the resources of the napkin,
and he uses a finger bowl with all the
delicacy of Boston spinster.
Mr.. Boyle has just come from Dawson
City. He is on his way home, at Wood
stock, Ont. He led a party out of Daw-
son City September "A. He came via the
Dalton trail, the party being ice-bound al
together ten days. They left the Yukon
river with u horses. killing off one after
the other before they reached the coast.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
vACCINATED HIS BRIDE.
Then She J1lted Him-CoI Cavaleri
to Sue Atlanta for Damages.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 15.-One of the most
peculiar damage suits on record will be
the outcome of the virus war now in
progress in this city. A force of city
physicians and policemen are visiting
every home, office shop and store, vac
cinating by force when necessary, and one
of the unwilling victims was a young lady
of 16, who was soon to have become the
bride OF Colonel E. E. Cavaleri, "A years
old and a veteran of the Union army.
Cavaleri states he was engaged to the
young lady, and loves young dream was
not marred until the doctor came upon
the scene. In his vaccinating rounds he
met the young lady who demurred to be-
ing vaccinated because she said she was
going to get married.
The old gentleman says the doctor dis
suaded her from getting married, saying
that it would be better for her to get vac
cinated than married.
The girl finally consented to be vaccin-
ated, and when the aged lover returned
to his promised bride he found cool re-
ception. She fatty refused to marry him,
giving as reason that the doctor had ad-
vised her that vaccination was better than
marriage All he could say availed moth
ing. She was obdurate and declined to
marry.
Il am the sufferer; the city is responsi-
BILE, and it must pay me damages ana
good sum, toe,' he said today.
Cavalier served inFthe Union army, and.
now draws a pension. He is venerable
looking man, with long white hair and
beard and refined, careworn face He IS
a man of education and has written an
autobiography.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

understood was advised by Mr.. Dingley
and others that it would be desirable to
embrace financial subjects in one gen
eraI bill.
Later the solicitor met Chairman
Walker and other members of the COM
mittee on banking and currency and
general conference was held as to what
should be done. It was made known
that Mr.. Gage preferred to let the sub
Ject go over until after the holiday re-
cess. The committee urged, however,
that it desired to take the Gage bill,
ana also that submitted by the none
tary conference, under consideration
during the holidays, in order to be in a
position to report progress when the
house convened after the recess. It
was decided therefore that Mr.. Gage
should submit his measure on Thursday
and appear in person to explain and
argue its merits and answer questions
from the committee. 1t was also made
clear that the secretary would cover
all his proposals in one general bill in
stead of cutting the subject up.
Having accomplished this much, the
members of the committee canvassed
the course they would take as to MAX
ing an immediate report to the house
on the currency questions. 1t was de-
cided that the first thing to be done
was to report bill embodying the
three features recommended by the
president viz: A reduction of the tax on
circulation to One-half of one per cent;
the increase of circulating notes up to
the par value of bonds deposited, and
rural communities.
While these will be embodied in the
Gage plan, yet as they were especially
advised in the presidents message it
was felt to be advisable to give the
house the opportunity of acting on
them at once, without waiting for the
report on the Gage bill For these
reasons, the full committee will be
asked to report on the presidents plan
at once. The draft of a bill has been
prepared by Mr.. Brosius of Pennsylva-
mia, and this was given to the solicitor
of the treasury, who is to return it in
time for action by the committee with
such suggestions as the treasury au-
thOrities may wish to make AS to
the comprehensive Gage bill. this and
the monetary conference bill will be
gone over with care during the hOli-
days, and, as a result of the better
feeling created. members of the bank
ing and currency committee say there
is no further doubt that action will be
reported to the house soon after the
holidays.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
The Union Pacific

Passes through the best cities and
towns of Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming
and Utah, and is the best route to Den
yer, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, San
Francisco, Portland and all Puget
Sound points.
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are Quick Time
Unequaled Service.
Magnificent Equipment
Double Ora wing Room.
Pullman Palace SleeperS.
Pullman Dining Cars.
Free Reclining Chairs.
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.
For time tables. pamphlets descrip-
tive of the country traversed, rates Of
fare. sleeping car accommodations, or
any other information, apply to
T. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent.
J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
The Burlington's New Observation
Vestibuled Trains.

A very handsome set Of wide obser-
walton vestibuled trains are just out of
the Burlington's shops. They are avail
able for all classes Of travel, and are
the only trains of their kind to St
Louis from the Missouri River. These
are the Denver, Missouri River and St
Louis limited trains. Every car has a
wide observation vestibule The trains
are lighted throughout with Pintsch
gas and equipped also with standard
and compartment sleepers.
These trains are a duplicate of the
new ''TElF' to Chicago.
This achievement reflects the high
est credit upon the Burlington man
agement in Missouri, which is the first
to introduce into the service, from the
west to St. Louis, these solid, complete
wide-vestibuled trains for all classes Of
travel.
Ask your Ticket Agent for handsome
descriptive folder.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager,
St. Joseph, Mo.
L. w. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent
St. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
STRAIGHT FROM DAWSON.
E. p Ash Arrives and Says the Peo-
pie WIN be Starved Out by March.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Mcbride
of Oregon has received the following from
E. P. Ash, who arrived at Portland on
November 80, direct from Dawson: L
know that the supply of provisions in
Dawson cannot last longer than the mid
die of March. No supplies can reach the
interior by ordinary conveyance until
next June, and 1 believe it will require
the resources of the United States govern
ment to equip an expedition strong enough
to overcome the obstacles of a mid
winter journey. This expedition should
be authorized at once, as it will take from
forty to fifty days to reach Dawson from
Skaguay and Dyea- am certain that
there will be intense suffering unless re-
lief is at once provided for"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
THE SENATE.
Was in Session Just Long Enough
for Senator Kyle to Offer a Bill

for Senator Kyle to Offer a Bill
Washington. Dec. 15-The senate was
In session just Is minutes yesterday ,ad-
jOurnment being taken out of respect
to President Mckinley. who was in at
tendance upon the funeral of his moth
er
The motion to adjourn was made by
Mr.. HOar of Massachusetts. 'AlI SEN
ators," said he, ARE aware of the great
calamity that has OVertaken the chief
magistrate of the nation He is today
in attendance upon the funeral of his
mother. Out of respect to him, and as
an expression Of sympathy for him in
his aff1ictiOn, I move that the senate do
now adjourn"
No business beyond the introduction
of bills and resolutions was transact
ed
Among the bills introduced was one
by Mr.. Kyle of South Dakota,tO change
the immigration laws of the United
proper time he would offer the bill as a
substitute for that which is now pend
ing before the senate.
In only one feature" said Mr.. KYLE.
'sdoes my bill differ materially from the
measure now before the senate. Ny
bill provides that all immigrants shall
have their test of education made by
the United states cOnSuls at the points
nearest to their homes 1t is a serious
hardSh1p for these people to cross the
ocean with the prospect staring them
IN the face of falling in the test at the
port OF a foreign country. This feeling
Of stage fright doubtless so seriously
affectS many of them that they are un-
able to do themselves justice in read
ing the prescribed regulations of the
constitution of the United States. The
measure have offered is to remedy
what regard as a defect in the meas
ure now under consideration in the
senate"
The senate then adjourned.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
PREACHERS OBJECT.
A Crusade in Lincoln, Neb-, Against
Sunday Funerals.

Lincoln, Dec. 1.-THE ministers of
Lincoln are up in arms against Sunday
funerals and the local association today
took action looking to their discourage
ment.
Some person advocated a resolution
that they refuse to offfciate, but this
was deemed too radical. Almost every
man in town belongs to a secret order.
and these have been holding bodies of
deceased members for from three to
five days in order to bury them with
signal honors and a big turnout. From
three to six funerals a Sunday broke
the preachers patience and caused the
inauguration of the present crusade.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
CANNED GOODS COMBINE.
Object is to Keep Down Production
and Keep Up Prices.

Chicago. Dec. ia special meeting of
the association of western makers of
canned goods was held here today to de-
wise a plan for limiting the acreage of
production and to keep up prices. The
meeting was held behind closed doors. An
attempt was made to form an agreement
TO maintain rates and to stop the cutting
which began at the close of the season
of the present year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
BISMARCK'S WHEEL CHAIR
He is Wheeled From Room to Room
and joins the Family al Meals

Berlin, Dec 15.-Prince Bismarck's
energetic nature has suffered the mar
tyrdom of confinement for weeks at a
stretch to one room, owing to his swol-
len legs.
He is now the happy possessor of
wheel chair, wherein he roves from
room to room, joining the family meals
in the sitting room.
Thus he was ena bled to lunch with
Prince Henry. He is strictly dieted.
but retains an uninpaired appetite and
high spirits.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
GAGE BILL ALMOST READY.
The Secretary Will Submit His Cur
rency Measure Tomorrow

Washington, Dec. 15-The determine
ton of Secretary Gage to appear on
Thursday and submit one general fin
ancial bill instead of a number of sep
arate bills has brought out many ex-
pressiOns of satisfaction. tt had the
effect of clearing up a situation which
was becoming strained, and gave prom
1se of an early report to congress on
financial bills
The understanding was reached as a
result of a visit to the capitol of the So
iicitOr of the treasury, Mr.. Connell. rep
Tesenting MI Gage. He talked with a
number Of Republican leaders, and lit is
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15
HER AGE SECRET.
Woman Woulda't Tell and the Judge
Upheld Her

New York, Dec. ia special to the
Herald from Stroudsburg, Pa, says:
'sAH interesting decision was made
by Judge Albright, who is holding d
special session Of court here. Miss
Edith Custard, a tall and animated
young lady of Smithfield, was called to
testify in a case. Among the first ques-
tions asked by the lawyer was this;
s. How old are you Miss Custard?
THE reply was: I may be 80 for all
you know. My age has nothing to do
with the case and L refuse to tell you
Judge Albright agreed with the
young woman"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

Halls Hair Renewer renders the hair
Iustrous and silken, gives it an even
color, enables women to put it up in
a great variety of styles.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

There is one good restaurant In To-
pel1a, that's the Cremerie, 726 Kansas
avenue, Scott & Scott.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

The up-to-date Lunch and Short Or
der Restaurant, The Cremerie. 726 Kan
sas avenue. SCOTT & SCOTT.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

Go Away for the H Holidays
Apply to agent A. T. & S. F. Ry. for de-
tails of excursion of December 81, 1897.
O1of Ekberg. merchant tailor, 713
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

Colds quickly caught are more quick
Iy cured by Beggs Cherry Cough Syr-
up. At druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-15

The Cremerie's new place, 726 Kansas
avenue. SCOTT & SCOTT
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-09
Made an

Last week the Pilot announced that
the Commercial bank of this place had
closed its doors, and that on Saturday q
meeting Of the creditors would be held
at which some plan would be adopted
either to continue the bank or to close
up the business. The action of this
meeting eliminated in the making Of a
general assignment by the bank. BY
the instrument of assignment David
Sisk was made assignee. The affairs of
the bank will be closed az speedily as
possible. The report of the condition
Of the bank shows that with proper
management there are assets sufficient
to pay its creditors in full. The cash
on hand and in banks is about $4,000.
Bills receivable, $500. Real estate,
$4,000. The liabilities nearly $1,000
The foregoing facts indicate that the
Commercial bank has ceased to be one
Of the business concerns Of the town.
The Pilot had hoped that such an ad
justment Of affairs could be effected as
would permit the bank to continue in
business, but such is not the case. The
Commercial bank has been identified
with the interests of Hermosa ever
since the town was started and it is with
regret that the Pilot notes its failure.
The bank has always been regarded az
solvent and safe, although never doing
q large business.-Pilot.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-09
most pleasantly with her relatives and
fr,ends in this Mace.

most pleasantly with her relatives and
friends in this place.
Charles Freeland, the well known
cattle man, residing sixteen miles west
Of this place, was among the Wednes-
day arrivals in the city.
Mrs William McBeath returned from
Terry on Tuesday, where she had been
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Morse
Gnfis, during the holidays.
Ed. Blair departed last week for Bal.
moral, where he will remain for a time
investigating the merits of the camp
with a view to permanent location.
r. C. Blair, the we'll known mining
man of Keystone, came in Sunday for a
few days %sojourn in Custer, and a tour
Of investigation through the limestone
range west of this place.
Mrs. j. c. Sanders left on Thursday
for ~Jerseyvillc, Ills, in response to a
telegram requesting her presence at the
bedside OF her sister who is reported to
be seriously i'll with little or no hope Of
recovery.
ID. Roper, a miner and prospector Of
the northern Hills, and a former resi-
dent of this place, came in Wednesday
to investigate certain ores in the lime
stone rangle discovered by him seyera
years ago, which much resembled thu
ores of Ragged Top, and which he hopes
may also correspond in their valuable
character.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-09
New County Officers.

The officers elect who are to preside
over the destinies of Custer county for
the next two years were duly installed
on Monday, with the exception of the
auditor, who does not assume his official
duties until March lst. The change in
the personnel of the Offices, while it is
not complete, is sufficiently marked to
be readily apparent to regular court
noted in the make up of the board of
commissioners, Messrs. Neal and George
representing the second and first dis,
tricts respectively. The dual term o.
Capt. Willard as sheriff is ended, and
Frank Walsh, his genial successor, is
now in charge. p. d. Darby %retires
from the Office of register of deeds, and
Il. w. Windsor succeeds him. A. 7.
Feay turns over the keys of the Office Of
clerk Of courts to his successor, F. j. V.
Rutkowski, who will preside oyer the
same for the ensuing term, and w. f..
Benedict, who has held the position Of
states attorney for the past two years,
gives place to R. O. Blasier. T. v.
Grantham turns over the Office OF coun-
~ surveyor to his successor, A. II. Smith.
|. II. Donaldson, treasurer, G. L. Smith.
county judge, and Miss Eta NJ. Drew,
Supt. Of schools, having been re elected,
are their own Successors in office.