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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
WILL SUE FOR $4,000
Daughter of E. b. Purcell viii
Proceed Against Clyde Miller
For Breach of Promise.

A sensational breach of promise suit
will be filed in few days and is now in
course of preparation in the office of well
known Topeka attorneys. The parties
involved are Clyde Miller, son of II. II.
Miller. the prominent Usage City banker,
and Miss Carrie Purcell, daughter of F.
3. Purcell, the Manhattan merchant and
ex-director of the Santa Fe road.
The suit viii be for $25, 900. Miss Pur-
cell claims that MI Miller was under
promise to marry her and that the day
had been fixed and friends notified. The
spell was broken by the receipt of an in
vitatiOn to1 attend the marriage of Mr..
Miller and Miss Grace Caldwell at Law
renee on October q
The wedding was a brilliant society
event and large number of Topeka peO-
pie went to Lawrence to attend.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
FIRE IN PARIS.
Two Acres of Property Burned, Caus-
ing a Loss of $4,000.

Paris, Nov. ga destructive fro
started this afternoon in the Rue des
Pyrenees in the northwest part of the
city. The flames spread rapidly and be-
fore the fire was got under control q.
large number of small houses and
workshops were destroyed. The burned
district covers an area of about two
acres. The loss is placed at 400 600
francs (S80. 000)
After a siX-hOurs' battle with the fire
the members of the fire brigade were
utterly exhausted and were relieved by
a force of 250 soldiers, who had been or
dered TO the scene
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
70 BUILD A POWDER MILL
Citizens of Turner Strongly Object
and Ask Injunction.

Argentine, Nov. 22.-Injunction pro-
ceedings We're brought in the district
court of Kansas City. Kan. yesterday
TO prevent the AtchisOn. Topeka & San
ia Fe Railway company, the Kansas
city. Topeka & Western Railway com
pany, the National Smelling & Refining
company, D. NJ. McVickie and others
from building a railroad switch over
the property owned by r. E Gable at
Turner.
company has bought the site of the
old Turner snelter and was erecting a
number of buildings there. The men at
the head of the enterprise refused to
tell what the buildings were to be used
for, and their construction was watch
ed with interest by the people of Turn
er- Saturday, the rumOr reached the
ears of Mr.. Gable, who owns the land
over which the company intends laying
its switch tracks, that the buildings
We're to be used for a powder mill He
at once held a conference with num-
her of the leading men of the town, and
as 4 result the injunction suit &aS
brought. This is only starter for a
number Of similar suits against the
company, as the Turnerites are very
much opposed to such an enterprise
The public school building is only
about 200 yards from the proposed DOW
der mill. and should it explode the
school building would, no doubt, be
wrecked.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
USE COMBINATION SWITCH.
Santa Fe Improvements at Double
Track in Arkansas City.

Arkansas City, Nov. 22.-The Santa
Fe has a mile of double track in this
city and the company is now having
combination switches put in at each
end so that trains can switch without
stopping.
The switches are so arranged that all
south bound trains will take the west
track and all north bound the east
track The switch at the south end
throws the north bound train on the
second track and does not prevent the
south bound train running onto the
main line The switch at the north end
throws the south bound train on track
No / and permits the train on the sec
ond track to depart without stopping to
switch.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
MRS. BELKONT FIGHTS FIRE
Leads Brig, /, of Laborers Against
Q Prairie Fire.

Prairie Fire
New York, Nov. 22.-At the head Of a
band of sturdy laborers Mrs. o. H. P.
Belmont waged a gallant and success
full war against a prairie fire that
threatened to sweep away her beauti-
full home at Meadow Hill yesterday.
For hours the fighters combatted the
flames with Mrs. Belmont directing
their movements. The north wind died
out and with it the danger passed
away.
For week or more fires have raged
in the tall dry grass of Hampstead
Plain, threatening many residences
owned by members of the Meadow
Brock club. But not until last Sunday
did danger menace the home of the
Belmonts.
. The mistress of the house was visit
ing Meadow Hill for an inspection of
the new structure she viii soon Occu-
py.
All day long the woTkmen employed
about the place had watched the pro-
gress of fires in various quarters. A
stiff breeze sent whisps of blazing grass
from spot to spot, until ragged line
of flame swept down the slopes in the
direction of the house.
Then it was that Mrs Belmont de-
veloped into a fire marshal. Forming
a brigade of Italian labOrerS and arm
ing them with shoVelS, rugs and blank
cts, the fighters advanced on the enc
my. Mrs. Belmont alone issued orders
and that she well understands such
tactics is shown by the fact she held
the fire at bay.
Once the destroyer reached the door
yard, but the labOrers beat it back and
then moved up to smother the flames
that appeared in a fresh spot.
It was a new experience for the Ia
borers, this being directed by a society
woman, but they toiled all the harder
for that. The smoke chOked and blind
ed them, and hot dust sifted into their
hair and eyes, but as long as Mrs. Bel
mont held her ground, the Italians
could see no reason to retreat.
The battle ended with the dusk, and
as the wind subsided the blankets
snuffed out the last of the struggling
line of fire.
1t was a gallant struggle, and Mrs.
Belmont expressed her admiration for
the behavior of the troops in a finan-
cial manner that was quite pleasing.
Should another fire occur on Meadow
Hill the Italians will re-enlist in the
service of their leader to a man.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
MARRIED AT FREDoN1A.
Editor of the Oswego Independent
Weds a Daughter Of Ex-COn-
gressman Kirkpatrick.

Fredonia, Nov.22.-W. F. AIcGilI, man
aging editor of the Oswego Independ-
ent, and Mrs. Elsie Small We're married
here yesterday. Rev. A. AIcDole, of the
NJ. z. church of this city, OfHciated.
The contracting parties are well and
favOrably known. The bride was stem
ographer for her father, S. S. Kirkpat-
rick, while he was in congress, and the
of Labette county. The ceremony took
place at the residence of the brides
father. and was attended by a few per-
SOnal friends.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
FORT SCOTT IS DRY.
The Water Company is Forced to
Shut Down lis Works.

Fort Scott. Kan. Nov. 22-The con-
tiuued efforts OF 20 men who for two
days and nights have been dynamiting
the Marmaton river bed for water to
supply this city, have failed, and at
$50 O'Clock Saturday the suction pipe
at the water cOmpany's pump house
began drawing wind and the entire city
supply was shut off. This condition is
unprecedented and unless the men who
are still at work with dynamite and
powder can bring water down from
four miles above in a short time. many
mills and factories viii be forced to
shut down.
several artesian wells viii supply the
needs for drinking at great inconven-
1enee, and the owners. who have been
selling water to consumers. have adj
vanced the price.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
IN A DEN oF sNAKEs
DenentedFamily in Winfield Lives in
Horrid Way

The Winfield Courier says: There is
a family living in a shanty in the
southwest part of the city, the walls of
which are infested with black snakes,
and no less than seven of the
snakes have been killed in the house
recently. To add to the horror of the
situation, the father, it is said, is about
half demented, the mother is sick in bed
with consumption, and the family is
poor to the point of destitution.
1t is told that the snakes are so bold
they will crawl through holes in the
walls and twist and coil around objects
in the room, sometimes in plain view
of the invalid. The effect on her nerves
can easily be imagined. To show the
condition of the husbands mind it is
stated that not long since he took his
family in a wagon and drove to the
home of one of the pastors of the city
and wanted to arrange with him to
preach his wife's funeral on the occa-
sion of her demise.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
SAVING TO THE ROCK ISLAND.
Plans Made for Refunding the Com
panY's Entire Debt


New York, Nov. 22.-R. R. Gable, pres
ident of the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific railroad has arrived here to
take the final steps in Connection with
the refunding Of the Rock Island bonds
The plan proposed and practically
agreed upon provides for the refunding
of the entire debt of the company
There are s., 600 900 z per cent bonds
maturing in 1899, on which alone the
company will reduce its interest pay
bonds are redeemabIe on any interest
day at 105 at the option of the com
pany. The $12, 600, 600 per. cent bonds
of the company are not due until 1917,
but will be bought by a banking syndi-
cate at premium calculated upon
per cent basis. The amount of the new
bonds required has not been definitely
calculated, but it is estimated that by
refunding the aggregate debt at 4 per
cent, the company will save about $780,
600 a year, or about IA per cent on the
stock
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
o. M. B. CONVICTED.
Officers of the Lawrence Lodge Found
Guilty.

Lawrence, Nov. 22.-The case of the
officers of the o. NJ. B. lodge. charged
with selling intoxicating liquor and
maintaining a nuisance, which has been
on trial for the past three days, came
to a close late Saturday afternoon. The
jury was out less than an hour, and
returned with a verdict of guilty
against S. A. Vandebur and @. M. Crow
der, chancellor and vice chancellor of
the lodge. They also returned a YER
dict of not guilty against James
Humphrey, the bartender. Judge Riggs
placed them under 81, 900 bond to await
their sentence, which, according to the
Kansas law, will be from 80 to so days
in Jail and a fine Of from $100 to $500.
There are several other cases pend
ing gainst these same officials Tor ViO-
lation of the prohibitOry law.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
"Katv,, to Reduce Tine to Texas

Kansas City, Nov. 22.-The operating
department of the Katy has an
nounced that it was figuring on a new
time card for the entire system, in
which it is proposed to cut down the
time from St. Louis and Kansas City
to Galveston to eight hours. The road
has been put into shape for high speed,
and this condition is to be maintained
for the passenger traffic to move on a
fast schedule
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Violating the Game Law.

Wichita, Nov 22-L. S Maxwell,
agent for the Wens-Fargo Express
company, was arrested Saturday by
State Game Warden Shultz, for carry
ing quail. Five boxes of quail were
seized.
The birds were consigned to parties
in st. Louis. Serious trouble may en-
sue, as some of the game was shipped
from Oklahoma and the seizure is in
violation OF the interstate commerce
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

out in the interest of the state univeBs-
ity They hired a team at RobinsOn's s
livery barn and made drives in the
country Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Thursday Mr. Thompson, propri-
etor of the Brunswick, received n card
from Ellis, who stated that he had to
go to Great Bend and would return in
a few days. RobinsOn's team was left
at an EllinWOOd barn.
What scheme of robbery they are
working in the country has not been
learned. They left both board and liV-
cry bills unpaid
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

Wichita, Nov. 22.-Niss Mary Ingram,
living near Sedgwick was thrown from
a wagon near Sand Greek Saturday. A
, wheel passed over her head, causing
her to become insane instantly. She is
now raving maniac 1t took three
men to get her into town It is feared
that she will die. She came from Linn
Greek Mo. about six moths ago.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Will Compromise for l Per Cent.

ElDorado, Nov. 22.-D. NJ Lower,
through his attorneys, has made a pro-
position to give a quitclaim deed to
Lowers addition, comprising about half
of the townsite of ElDoradO, worth at
least $500. 600, for $4,000. There are over
500 lots in the addition. and part of the
business portion of the town. The
property owners have not taken any
action.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
SANTA FE,s FAST TIME.
Makes Miles at the Rate of AZ Sec
Onds Each.

Newton, Nov. 22.-Between Emporia
No. III on the Santa Fe went for a rec
ord.
Very fast time was made. The last
2S miles into Newton were made in just
- minutes, or at the rate of q mile in
the fraction of over AZ seconds.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Blew open an Emptv sac.

Hoxfe. Nov. 22-Last night burglars
got tools from a blacksmith shop, broke
into Foster Bros lumber office, broke
the knob off an empty safe stored there,
drilled through and blew it open, got
nothing and escaped. They left a note
telling the owner to leave the safe open
when there was nothing in it.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

There is no remedy equal to Herbine
for the cure of constipation, sick head
ache, Indigestion. vertigo, loss of men,
ory, uncertain appetite, unrestful sleep
or skin eruptions. If you want a per
feet tonic for the liver, Herbine viii
not disappoint you. Geo. W. Stans-
field, 632 Kansas avenue, and Miller's
Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Topeka
avenues.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Second Districs Republican Editors

Lawrence. Nov. 22.-The editorial con-
vention to be held here Tuesday by the
Republican editors Of the Second dis
trict promises to be a success. Every
Republican paper in the district will be
represented and the city proposes to
entertain them royalty. The meeting
will occur in the forenoon and the aft
ernoon will be devoted to visiting the
university and Indian school
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Finnegan Outdone.

The now famous report of the derail-
ment of train sent in to Superintend-
ent Flanagan by Finnegan, the Texas
roadmaster of ''off agin. on agin. gone
agin, Finnegan,' has its parallel in a
report sent into q Kansas division
master mechanic by an engineer nam
ed Donohue few days ago. It ran as
follows:
Engine
Has bust a flue,
Whatu I do?
DOnOnue."
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Leavenworth's Postm master.

Leavenworth, Nov. 22.-It is settled
that the next postmaster of Leaven-
worth will be D. a. Hook, ex-mayor of
the city and uncle of William c. Hook,
the latter a law partner of Senator
Lucien Baker. It is equally certain
that the pOstmastership VIII not go to
any member of the Anthony family, as
such an appointment would result in
disrupting the partnership between Ba-
lSer and Hook.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
For statutorv Prohibition.

Chicago Nov. 20.-The conference of the
general officers of the National w C T.
y, which have been held during the past
week in the Temple, adjourned TO-DAY The
keynote OF the work for this wear. it
was announced, is statutory prohibition
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Soldiers Monument at Ottawa.

Ottawa, Nov. 22.-The women of this
city propose to erect a public library
building and to make the building
memorial dedicated to the old soldiers.
All the various women's societies have
united in one organization for this pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
JOB FOE WEILEP
Senator Harris Secures a Washing
ton Position for the GaIena Man.

Galena. Nov. 22-The Galena Daily
Times says; e. c. Weilep of this city
has received notice by wire from SEN
ator Harris of his appointment to po-
sttion in the ergeant-at-arms' Office
Of the United States senate.
Mr. Keilep has not yet been advised
of the exact position he viii fill but he
has some idea He viii accept the ap-
pointment, and together with his wife
Will leave for Washington a week from
Sunday.
They will make their home in Wash
ingtOn during the session of congress
and it is probable their son Frank viii
enter q law school in WASHINGTON.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

son, Jr., general manager of the St
Joseph and Grand Island viii leave
St Joseph for New York this evening.
While in the east Mr.. Robinson will
contract for three new engines for the
Grand Island, these engines to combine
speed with strength and to be used in
the fast freight service of the road be-
tween St Iosenh and Grand Island
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
Morris County Jointists Convicted.

Council Grove, Nov. 22.-District court
has this past week been busy with pro-
hibition law offenders. Michael Knau-
Der was convicted on three counts, Geo.
Coles on two counts, and three jointists
pleaded guilty to one count each. No
sentences have been assessed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

Two Willy Sw1ndlers are Working
w estern KANSAS Farrners

Hutchinson, Nov. 22.-Two men who
registered at the Brunswick hotel a
week ago as F. J. Ellis and W. D. Cook.
from St. Louis, have disappeared. after
working the county with some kind of
q scheme. The men pretended to be
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

The treatment for worms must be
prompt and safe Whites Cream Vermi-
fuge can be trusted to restore your
child to health 1t is a tonic as wei
as a worm destroyer. Every bottle
guaranteed to bring worms 25c. Geo
W. Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue, and
NilIer's Pharmacy, corner Sixth and
Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
funeral NotIce

The funeral of Miss Thora Wintrode
will be held from the Presbyterian
church at O'Clock Tuesday instead OF
at o'clock as first announced.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

The Topaz Palace at 633 Kansas av-
enue Will close out the remainder Of
their stock this week at just half price.
Rings. studs, scarf pins, etc. soc. Same
as sold for 81
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
BY BRIBERY.
EContinued from First Page.1

ent of the Herald The sounds of fir
ing caused great excitement in Hava-
ma, as it is known that large rebel
forces are quartered near the city
Details of the engagement are not
known, but it said that the insurgents
destroyed much property before suf-
fcient Spanish forces were concentrate
ed to drive them away.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22
prevent
pneumonia

Prevention is always better than
cure, even when cure is possible.
But so many times pneumonia IS not
cured that prevention becomes the
natural act of that instinct of self
preservation which is the first law
of nature" Pneumonia can be pre-
vented and is often cured by the use
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Some years ago had a severe cold and
was threatened with pneumonia could
neither eat nor sleep, and was in wretched
condition. I procured a bottle of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral and took it according to the
directions, and at the end of fifteen daysw as
as well and sound as before the attack l
have recommended it in many cases OF pneu-
monia since, and have never known 1t to fail
in effecting a cure"
JOHN HENRY, St. Joseph, La.
al was attacked with cold that settled
on my lungs, and defed the skill of my ply
sicians so that they considered me incIrable;:
At last 1 began to use Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and was entirely cured after having taken
two bottles"
FRANCISCO A. SEVERIANO,
Taunton Mass.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

Died-At o'clock on Saturday af-
ternoon. at the home of her parents.
Thora Viola Wintrode. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the Presbyterian
church on Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

Ballard's Snow LiniTcent IS the most
penetrating liniment in the world. 1t
cures pain and Inflammation of all
kinds quicker than any other known
remedy. Price SOC. Every bottle guar
anteed. Geo. W. Stansfield. 632 Kan
sas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy,
corner sixth and Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

New Engines for the Grand Isiaud
Kansas City, Nov. CIV. P. Robin
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

Get a genuine topaz stone this week.
Choice studs. pins, etc. soc. Same as
sold at 81. Topaz Palace, 633 Kansas
avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-22

There is no finer, fresher, richer Of
more varied line of suitings than tha1
kept by Olof Ekberg, 713 Kansas ave.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-19
MEN WITH WOMEN'S VOICES
Indians Inhabiting the Plateaus in
the Andes Speak Like Females

Generally speaking, races living In
high attitudes have weaker and more
highly pitched voices than those living
in regions where the supply of oxygen
is more plentiful. Thus. in America.
among the Indians living on the plateaus
between the ranges of the Andes. at an
elevation OF from 10000 feet to $4,000 feet.
the men have voices like women and the
women like children, and their singing
is a shrill monotone. The Australian ma
tive has weak voice, but a knack OF
sending it a long distance. and the low
est tribes of African bushmen would
come into the same category, but of all
human beings it would seem that the
dwarf race discovered by Stanley In
central Africa have in point of volume
and compass the weakest Of human
voices, and this is only what one would
expect from the feebleness of their phys
ique generally.-Boston Traveller.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-19
Emergency Doctors in Paris

In Paris a list Of doctors ready to at
tend in case of emergencies occurring
in the night Is published for the conven-
fence of the public. Originally, we learn,
a fee of 10 francs was the standard pay
ment but more recently pool has been
instituted and the result divided quar-
terly among the doctors. This system
has alienated the better class practi-
TONERS. and now the employment of the
whole class has become endangered by
the death of a patient treated by one of
the members who lives on SIS per annum,
with stock of instruments as scanty
as his income.-London Hospital.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-12-19
Rascally Eminent Respectable

truth that in thefts Of public property
and public rights there are tempters az
well as tempted. principals as we'll az
accessories. criminal eminent respect
ables," who get the immensely larger
share Of the loot, as well as wretched
official thieves. whose shady characters
can be bought for trifiing sums. And the
fight against public corruption will be
hopeless until public sentiment shall re-
fuse to be content with the disgrace
or. perhaps. the falling Of the accessory,
and refuse to tolerate the vastly greater
criminal-the tempter to the crime and
the chief beneficiary Of it.-New York
World,