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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
ROW OVER ABACK-RUBBING
st. Louis Woman Refuses to Scratch
and Has Her Husband Arrested.

st. Louis, Feb. 1e.-While John NJ
White, a retired merchant and capital
list, was sitting in the house of a neigh
Dor on Forest Park boulevard today
playing a game of cards the door bell
rang and two policemen asked for Mr..
White. When he appeared they
seized him, hustled him into carriage
and landed him at the city hospital
where he was locked up in a ward for
the observation of the insane
This all came about on account of
row Mr.. White had few nights ago
with his young wife because she re-
fused to rub his back when he was suf-
fering from rheumatism. There was
such a violent uproar in the house at
the time that the neighbors interfered
and the next day they had him arrested
on a police court warrant, when the mat
ter was explained.
Since then Mrs. White and her two
children have disappeared from their
home. She declares her husband is in
sane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
NORDICA co. DESERTED.
The Woman Advance Agent Leaves
the Company in a Pickle.

Cincinnati, Feb. 16-When the Nordica
afternoon the members found themselves
in predictment. and for a short time
it looked as if there would be no concert
given in the evening. Anna Nelson La
dene, was the advance agent for the com
pany. and had been going around book
ing engagements According to the men,
bers of the company. they were. prom
ised g, 900 to sing here, but when they ar
rived they found out that Music Hall
had not even been rented. and that they
were unable to find the affable advance
agent.
While in this predictment Ernest Urchs
& Co, leafned of the state of affairs and
at once took hold 1t was fully O'Clock
in the evening before the authorities were
found and the hall rented
Mrs. Ladene had been stopping at the
Palace all week. but left abruptly yes
terday morning. The clerks at the hotel
were bothered by numerous callers who
asked for her, but information could
be given as to her whereabouts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
RICH GOWNED MISSIONARY,
Hoosier Girl Going to India to Con-
vert the Heather.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-In a week or two
missionary circles in Calcutta will have
an acquisition of a kind not usually
found for the regeneration of the
heather. The new laborer in the vine
yard is Miss Emma Lamb a wealthy
young woman of Hagerstown, Ind,
who has just sailed from San Fran
cisco. Miss Lamb is the only regular
missionary ever sent out by the Wo-
mems Foreign Missionary society of
the Northern Indiana M. E. conference.
She will have charge of the sOciety'S
not be called upon to meet the hard
ships that are popularity supposed to
lie in the path of all foreign mission
aries.
Her preparations for travel and her
stay abroad have been elaborate and
extensive She provided for herself
a splendid wardrobe, some of the gar
ments being exquisitely beautiful
There is an evening dress of canary
colored silk null of almost transparent
tissue, made over a silk taffeta lining
of the same color. and matchlessly
trimmed in beautiful lace. One lovely
dress of white faille silk has as its
only trimming an all-over drapery of
delicate white crepe de chine. There
is another very effective in it's COM
bination of black velvet, lace, lemon
coIored MULE and black brOcaded satin
a very handsome loung1nS ROBE IS OF
royal purple Henrietta cloth, tastetully
trimmed in am-colored lace. A
number of silk waists have also been
added to this wardrobe, the material
being French taffeta silk, very elab-
crate in pattern and cOlOrlnS and very
triking in effect. The sleeves in some
of the waists are made in three-quar-
ter lengths, with lace puffs and NOUS
quetaire eXtremities, deep lace rut1es
flowing from the lower edge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
Thompson VS.. Thompson.

Mrs Annie b Thompson has filed a
suit for divorce in the district court
against George c. Thompson. an en-
ploye of the United States pension Of
fee in this city She alleges that she
and the defendant were married at
Lexington, KY, July 81. 1868, and that
since 1886 her husband has been guilty
of abandonment. They have a daugh-
ter, Mary Irwin. Until recently he has
been paving $25 a month for the support
of the daughter In 1894 Mr.. Thompson
filed a divorce suit while bank en-
ploye at Atchison, but the case was
Compromised. Mrs. Thompson furthere
claims that her husband is now receiv-
ing a salary of $135 per month She asks
for a divorce and $1,000 alimony in
monthly installments.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
MORTON is ECONOMICAL.
The Secretary Prints at Public Ex-
pense Picture of His Home.

Washington, D. c., Feb. LIT is rare
that a picture of any kind appears in
the Congressional Record. However,
near the back of the Record for Friday
appears a half page picture of Secreta-
~ Morton's home in Nebraska, called
s'Arbor Lodge
1t was reproduced by Senator Vest,
who made a heated speech against the
expenditure of public money for the
printing of a picture of a cabinet Off
GERS house in an agricultural report, and
he asked that the picture be printed, in
order that the people OF the country
urnents to show off his country resi-
dence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
BLACKFOOT BANK FAILS.
It was One of the Oldest Banks in
idaho.

Salt Lake. Utah, Feb. ia special to
the Tribune from Blackfoot, Idaho.
says:
The banking house of G. Bunting &
Co. has been placed in the hands of "A
receiver. There have been heavy with
drawals from the bank of late and the
receiver was appointed at the request
OF the principal owners of the bank for
the protection of the creditors The Ii
abilities are estimated at 5000. 600 and
the assets will probably be sufficient to
pay in full. The bank was one of the
Oldest institutions in the stale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. c. Cailloutte. druggist. Beavers
discovery 1 owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the ply
sicians for miles about, but of no avail,
and was given up and told 1 could not
live Having DR.. Kings New Discov-
erv in my store sent for a bottle and
began its use and from the first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again
II is worth it's weight in gold. We won't
keep store or house without it." Get a
free trial at ]. K. Jones' drug store 5th
and Kansas avenue. Regular size SOC.
and SL00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
MT. ward i. Smith of rederickstown.

Mr. Ward L. Smith ofFrederickstown,
Mo-, was troubled with chronic diar-
rhoea for over thirty years. He had
become fully satisfied that it was only
a question of a short time when he
would have to give up. He had been
treated by some of the best physicians
in Europe and America, but got no per-
rnanent relief. One day he picked up
newspaper and CHANGED to read an ad-
vertisernent of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
got a bottle of it, the first dose helped
him and it's continued use cured him.
For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
VALENTINES FOR sOUSA.
His Two Little Daughters Who Send
Him Original Ideas.


Denver. Feb. 1e.-John Philip Sousa, the
famous March King" and director of
the popular Sousa band, when in Denver
received two valentines from his little
daughters, now in school in New Jersey,
which would go to demonstrate that the
genius of a father has reverted to his
children though in a different vein.
The elder of the two, now in her teens,
sent him the following in remembrance
of today:
when upon the dizzy heights of Noble
Pixies Peak you gaze,
And view the famous noutains through
a charming mist of haze,
ooh. think of me. while basking 90 in the
woody Western cline,
Your loving Jane Priscilla, sending you
her Valentine
In the corner of the sheet of paper is a
cute drawing of her father ''basking'' in
one of his characteristic attitudes while
directing King Cotton or lei Captain
She has delicious humOr.
The precocious Helen Sousa sent her
dearest papa a Joke to laugh over on
st. Valentines day. She and one of her
school mates sent it to New York news
paper, but knowing the unappreciative-
nails she took the precaution to send a
copy to her father:
''Rose-Wnl you have some lady fin
gers ?"
Maud Tin horror)-What? I'm no can
Mr.. Sousa has had many hearty laughs
over it already and he believes he will
make it the theme for one of those merry
a knack of writing.
w. H Bush, who has just returned
from Europe, says that in all the public
places in London he was surprised to
but none of them can serve it to the
audience like SouSa himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
MISS ANTHONY IS.
Her Friends Throughout the Country
Send Congratulations.

Rochester, N. Y, Feb. 16.-Miss Susan
B. Anthony yesterday received congrat-
ulatory notes from all over the country
the occasion being her 18th birthday.
Among those who have remembered
her are Miss Elizabeth Johnston of New
York. Miss Jane Spofford of Hampton
Corners, Me, Elizabeth H OultOn of
San Francisco, William Lloyd Garrison,
Jr., and Ellen Wright Garrison, Boston.
Last evening a reception in her honor
was held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
Kentucky Distillers to Stop.

Cincinnati Feb. 16.-It is announced
that the leading Kentucky distillers
will keep the plants closed this year.
During the next regular session of con-
gress an effort will be made to reduce
the whisky tax from S110 to 30 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
A. o. U. w.

The annual meeting of the Grand
lodge will be held at Sa1ina, Kansas,
Feb. 20-27, 1897.
The Union Pacific will sell tickets at
rate of one fare for the round trip from
points in Kansas and Kansas City, Mo
Tickets on sale Feb. 1922, inclusive F.
A. Lewis. city ticket agent, Union Paci-
fic system, 525 Kansas avenue, Topeka
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
New Chineae Steamer Lime.

Vancouver B. G, Feb. 16.-Fourteen
native Chinese capitalists, residents of
Changsha, have subscribed 100000 taels
to start a line of steamers between
Hankow. Changsha and Seanglan- They
have adopted the name of Chinese
Merchants Steam Navigation company
and stipulate that no foreigners shall
be employed in the service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
Oklahoma Gets in Line.

Guthrie Feb 16.-The senate has passed
the house resolution providing for COM
mission to act with similar committee
from Kansas and Texas to secure lower
freight rates to the gulf and it was sent
to the governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
DEATHS.

: Mr. F. J. Stfckney of 11O9 West Tenth
street is dead. He died of typhoid few
er. For several months he has been in
i'll health. The remains will be taken to
New York state for burial this after
noon. He leaves a wife and three chill
dren, two of whom are grown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16
Yale Gets q Lift.

Troy. N. Y, Feb. 16.-By the death of
A NJ Iampson. a banker of this place,
the bulk of property valued at about a
million dollars. has been bequeathed to
Yale university of which Mr.. LampSon
was a graduate about 1860.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16

Try us on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and ia w. sth ST. Phone 1892
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16

The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Resilva Timmons, who died at
DR.. S. E. Sheldon's private hospital on
Sunday, were held at the residence of
her husband, John Timmons, at 1913
Monroe street, this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16

BEEcHAMs PILLS for distress after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-16

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
miners NAV Resist Reductions.

Phllipsburg, Pa. March 29.-At a
mass meeting of miners held in this city
yesterday resolutions We're adopted de-
claring against any acceptance of a re-
duction in the mining rate, and calling
upon the men who have accepted a re-
duction to quit work. A request is also
made of all the miners in all the soft
coal regions, whose coal goes to the
enstern markets, to send delegates to
the general conference to be held at
Clearfield next Wednesday, Local op-
orators say that unless the miners con-
sent to a reduction they viii either
have to introduce machines in the
mines or suspend operations entirely
for the present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

The remains Of Mrs. Mary NJ Gwinner.
who died at the home of her son, DIR. G. NJ
Gwinner at Centalia, were inferred at st.
Clair to-day. The deceased was "a years old
and was well known by many of Shenan-
doahs residents.
The funeral of the late John W Bedford
took place at noon to-day at the family resi-
dence in Lost Creek The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A NJ Wood of the Mahauoy
City Presbyterian church, after which the
cortege proceeded to Pottsville on a special
train, where interment was made. Many
from this place were in attendance The pail
bearers We're Messrs, Morgan Price, James
Heaton John Jones, Joseph Griffin, John
Mcdonald and Emanual Kolb.
Joseph Sargent, of VIM Penn, who died
from the effects of the injuries he received
by an explosion of gas in the VIM Penn col
liery last Tuesday morning, was buried yes
terday. The funeral was large one aud
the members of General Harrison Lodge No
psi, Knights of Pythas, and Shenandoah
Lodge No sol, L. O. o. F., Of which the de-
ceased was member, escorted the remains
from the residence in VIM. Penn to town.
The services were conducted at the residence
by Rev. John Dyson, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church of VIM. Penn Interment
was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The
pail bearers were Evan L. Jones, Leonard
Walker, John Reese. David Williams, Johu
/ Hopkins and John Davis.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
ROBBERS MAKE A HAUL.
Large Quantity of Goods Taken From
Louis Mann's Place.

At about one o'clock yesterday morning
burglars forced an entrance to the store of
Louis Mann, at the corner of Centre street
and Pear alley, and carried away clothing,
shirts neckties, opera glasses and iewelry to
the value of about S1OO. No one saw the
thieves daring the operation, or while the
goods were being carried away, so that no
Identification has been furnished and the
thieves are unknown.
The location Of the store is favorable for
burglars. hall way runs from the alley
past the rear of the store and affords an ex-
cellent place for secret operations as well as
means Of escape. The door at the hallway
entrance on the alley was fastened with an
ordinary bolt which the burglars easily
forced and a door at the rear of the store
was also forced. The burglars carried their
booty into the hallway and, after arranging
it in bundles, slid out into the darkness of
Pear alley. Begley, the oysterman, heard
the noise made by the forcing of the doors at
about twelve, or one o'clock, but says he
thought the noise was caused by the closing
up of neighboring saloon, and paid no par
ticular attention to it, The robbery was
discovered by Watchman Creary
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
A BOLD DYNAMITER.
A Tamaqua Man Attempted to Destroy
Several Houses This Morning.
Special TO EVENING HERALD


Several Houses This Morning.
Special 70 EVENING HERALD.
TAMAQUA, March 29.-At about 4 o'clock
this morning an explosion Of dynamite
aroused the entire population of this place
An investigation showed that an attempt had
been made to wreck and destroy block of
houses and their occupants, owned by Joseph
Beddall formerly of Shenandoah, and which
were situated in his lumber yard.
The buildings were occupied by the fam
lilies of jefferson Betz and Harry Rice, and
another family named Zimmerman, boarding
with Betz The charge was very heavy
one and was placed under the front door sill
and exploded Il demolished the front and
interior downstairs Of both dwellings even
tearing out the partitions and not leaving a
whole window pane in either building. Zim-
norman is charged with the deed, and the
reason was to reap vengeance on Betz, who is
responsible for the statement that thinner
man had threatened him with bodily harm
several weeks ago.
Betz says he will have Zimmerman ar
rested on suspicion This man thinner
man had a family quarrel some time ago and
is not living with his family at present.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

Lebanon, Pa, March 29.-The verdict
Of accidental death was rendered yes
terday in the case of Thomas Miller,
whose body was found on Saturday in
an abandoned stone quarry near Ann
vile. The first indications pointed to
murder but when all the valuables
were found on his person this theory
gave way The testimony indicated
that Miller was intoxicated and prob
ably wandered from the road and fell
over a 20 foot embaukment II he was
not killed instantly death came from
exposure.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
NAMED SUPERINTENDENT.
Foreman r.. J. james Receives FIattering /
Recognition From the p. q r.. c. ST. Co.

Foreman r. J. James Receives FIattering
Recognition From the p. q r.. al. Co.
10 has been decided by the p. & r. G. 81.
Co. that Thomas j James, inside foreman at
the Kohinoor colliery and president Of the
Borough Council is to succeed Elijah Gregory,
resigned, as superintendent for the company
in the Gilberton and Girardyille district It.
was rumored over "a week ago that Mr.
James would be tondcred the position
On Saturday he was summoned to the COM
pany's headquarters at Pottsvile and
the conference that followed resulted in the
appointment. Mr. James assumed his new
duties to-day.
Mr.. James receives the honor Of the ap
pointment and the congratulations of his
friends in his usual modest manner Il can
be said with faith that the sentiment will be
endorsed by the people OF this borough that
the company could not have placed the ap-
pointment in better hands Mr. James has
been inside foreman at Kohinoor for about
twelve years and none can question the as.
sertion that ne has filed the place with COM
mendable fidelity and ability. His promo
tion will give excellent satisfaction to his
fellow townsmen as bearing upon Mr.. James
personal interests, but in another respect it
will require a change of residence, and in the
removal the borough will lose one Of the
ablest and most consistent and intelligent
representatives it has ever had ON the Bor-
ough Council. He is a man of sterling quail
tiles and at times when the borough has
been engulfed by trying difficulties his
judgment and integrity has gone far in ex-
Treating it. He has been a member of the
body for many years and its presiding officer
for several terms and as such has welded an
influence which has always brought respect
upon himself and convinced the people that
he was unwaivering in any channel which
his Judgment dictated as the right one.
As to who would succeed Mr.. James as
inside foreman at Kohinoor much specula-
tion has been INDUCED in. with great deal
Of interest manifested. Word was received
from Pottsville this afternoon to the effect
that j. A. Mcdonald, of fremont had been
selected as Mr.. James successor, and that he
would assume his new duties at once.
At KepchinslSi's Arcade Cafe.
California bean SOUP tonight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

The new sprinkler for the Colupbia Fire
Company arrived in town this morning 1t
is painted in bright yellow color with blue
gearing and presents a striking appearance
The tank has a capacity of 600 gallons, and
the weight Of the sprinkler is 1920 pounds
With sufficient quantity Of water during the
summer months there'ought to be no neces-
sity Of complaint from residents on account
of the dust. The Columbia boys are we'll
pleased with their new purchase and are now
prepared to render better service to their
patrons
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

New Bloomfield, Pa, March 29.-The
case of Hugh Smith, the aged man
who was arrested March charged
with the murder Of a girl named Me-
linda Smith, 2S years ago, came up
In court Saturday on habeas corpus
proceedings. There was no evidence
to show that the girl had been muir
dered. After reprimanding the district
attorney for having caused Smiths ar
rest the court ordered the prisoner dis
county
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

1t was whispered about Mahanoy City, says
the Record, that negotiations are pending for
the use Of the Lehish Valley tracks be-
tween that town and Ashland for the opera
tion of an electric railway which would run
on schedule time and not interfere with the
present railway service. Indeed it has been
stated that those interested in the project are
Lehgh Valley officials who hold high offices
under the company 1t is also proposed to
construct trolley line from Delano to Lake
side, which can be accomplished with little
expense.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29

The Rev. John Evans, of Lewisburg, oc-
cupied the pulpit in the Calvary Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening and
preached two eloquent sermons to the con-
gregation. The church was well filed at the
services to hear the reverend gentleman
who, by the way, is only eighteen years of
age, but he is an eloquent speaker and bids
fair to become shining light in his calling
The choir also aided in the services by rem
dering several beautiful selections Next
Sunday Rev. Hatch will preach, and as he is
looked upon as an eloquent man, no doubt
the church will be well filled to hear him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
At Kepchinski's Arcade Cafe.
California bean soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.


Liveryman Neswenter will hold the first
sale of the spring season at AGllersburg next
Friday He has selected fine stock Of
Pennsylvania horses including pair of
PAGERS which can cover mile in $50 Two
weeks hence he will conduct similar sale in
all its details in town He has discovered a
route in Pennsylvania among the farmers,
from whom he viii hereafter purchase horses,
so that the buyers need not run any risk of
their horses becoming sick or dying from the
effects of the Eastern climate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
LandInrd,s Riclts nefned.

In the Berks county court last week in
case where two landlords were charged with
violating the liquor laws by giving liquor to
guests on Sunday in the dining rooms Judge
Ermentrout directed an acquittal, and stated
that the landlord possesses the rights of any
other citizen. lie has the privilege to invite
any friends he may desire into his dining
room and invite them to take drink of any
intOXicant
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-29
Rnllway stalIon Rnhhed

The railway station at Gilberton, on the
=. q r. railway, was broken into by robbers
last night. The money drawer was nnsacked
but proved to contain no coin Twelve pairs
of shoes were taken from the freight depart
ment. freight car which stood near the
station was also plundered, and the amount
of goods stolen could not be estimated
There is no clue to the robbers