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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
BOTK1N's pILOHER RILL.

The following poem was written by
Sol. l.. Long, reading clerk of the
house Of representatives, and upon re-
quest was read by him to the house
when it was having ''high lonesome"
while waiting for conference reports.
The copy from which this was set was
said by Mr.. Long to be Lne only ono in
existence.
QUERY.
When this legislatures over and the members
journey hence,
And the railroads, trusts ard combines are no
longer in suspense,
When the members toll Is ended, and recorded
10 their viii,
What win be the fate of Botkln and his Pitcher
iEing bill2
In the never-crnnbllng temple, where the god
dess writes the name
OF him who wears the slgnet ring and laurel
wreath Of fame,
Where there's inches, star surrounded, that
the favored ones may fill,
10 bn6te sphCe anu pltC6 lOT DObhlu, duIuOf u
the Pitcher billP
In the future, misty future, wherein all shall be
revealed,
will there be lancet CoUcHANT, on q sanguin-
airy field.
And large physician RAMPAET-OhlI wonder
IL this will
Be the arms OF the House OF Botkin, ahthor Of
the Pitcher billa
ANSWER.
When old time for aye Is ended, and mankind
are gathered home,
And sweet vsspers Of this living ring from out
the central dome,
Then the shout will split the Welkin as we toll
mp lions Hill,
"Here comes Theedoeioas Botkin, author Of the
Pitcher oil.
When our harpstrings all are tuneful and we
walt the masters hand,
That shall start the heavenly music with the
playing Of our band,
How our souls shall be elated and our hearts
with rapture thrill
As the baton's swung by BOtkin, author Of the
Pitcher bill.
All the trials and ambitions that sstrange us
here on earth,
Then aud there shall be forgotten IN the glori
GUS second BIRTH
And we there shall be as brothers, doing each
the Fathers will,
And among us Theo. Botkin, author Of the
Pitcher bill.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

THE State Legislature is still in ses-
sion or is supposed to be although most
OF the members are gone home. The
textbook bill provided that it should
take effect alter its publication in the
official State paper the Mail and Breeze.
1t was too late when 1t received the
governors signature to be published
last week. 1t also provides that the
commission shall be appointed and rat
flied by the Senate. The governor can
not appoint and the senate cannot rat
ify till the bill has become a law by
publication. So the legislature has
been meeting and adjourning from day
to day through the week, so the senate
can confirm.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

WE wish this week to again call the
attention of our readers to the fact
that the betrayal Of the people Of the
State by a few pOpulist senators and
representatives who voted with the
republicans or lodged voting on the
railroad bill should not go unpunnished
or without being given clearly to un
derstand what the people think Of
their actions. There is still chance
for railroad legislation If the people are
active enough in convincing these peO-
Pile that they had better change their
votes In special session. Give them
credit for the good done and condemn
without stint for what was not done.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
HUTCHINSON. TOPEKA 3 SANTA FE.

/ No. l. Mexico and California express, carries
through Pullman and tourist sleepers f. San,
FanclscO (via BarstoW aud MOjaVa) and on
tourist slseper to Los Angeles without change
and runs over the Hutchinson branch.
No. 2, Atlantic express, carries chair cars Pull
mnnpalace and tourist sleepeTs through TO Chica-
go without change, and runs over the Hutchin-
son branch
No. s, Colorado express, carries chair cars
and Pullman palace sleeperB between Chicago
and Denver without change.
No. 8, Kansas City and Chicago Express, car
ries through ehaircars and Pullman palace sleep
ers, Denver to Chicago without change.
No. 7, Kansas express, carries day coaches
chair cars, Kansas City to JetmOre, and Pull
man palace sleeper, Kansas City to Newton.
No.S, Kansas City and Chicago express, car
ries day coaches and chair cara, JetmOre 70 Kan
sas City, and Pullman palace sleeper, Newton
to Kansas City
Steamship Fickets--white Star Line. Allen
line, hamburg American Red Star Line, and
all other Passengers booked 10 all points In
the continent Of Europe; also from any point
or island point In Europe through tn any point
in the United States. Prepaid tickets paid for
here will be delivered TO passengers at their
residence In Europe.
For full particulars call on or address
WI. BLACK, G. P. A., Topeka.
Agent Santa Fe Route, hutchinson.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

WmLoUaHBY, Hill & Co., of Chi
cago, now in the hands of the sheriff,
was one of the first If not the first of
the large retail concerns in that city to
introduce the Mexican dollar "Object
LESSON" during the late campaign. In
one of the big windows of the store Is
a picture Of "Blaze of Glory" rail-
way train, emblematic of prosperity,
rushing over the land. Near by is a
concise notice: This store in the
hands of the sheriff" 1t is not an Oc
easion for rejoicing when any CONNER
cial concern comes to grief, but If Will
loughby, Hill 4 Co.'s object lessons
have had any effect the more impressive
object lesson of their collapse will re-
move it.-Denver News.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

Mrs. Nellie Daggett, Of Boston, has
recently written book, "Fancy Work
and Art Decorations" that give practical
instructions for making dolljes, table
covers, scaris, .tray.cloths, pin-cushions,
etc, etc, with fifty illustrations. This
book, together with Successful Home
Dyeing," will be sent free to any reader
who will address "Diamond Dyer" Bur
llngton, Vermont, inclosing a two cent
stamp.
The shove liberal offer is made to adj
vertlse the reliable Diamond Dyes, and
to get their book upon home dyeing into
the hands of women who want to dress
who want to make their old clothing
look like new.
The fact that Diamond Dyes have
been the standard home dyes for nearly
wenty years, and thagtheir sale increases
from year to year, is proof positive that
they have never had an equal.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

Tue Washington Post, (Republican)
of March 10th, says, "Hanna will turn
his entire salary as senator over to his
private secretary. The question now
arises, in whose employ is Hanna, any
way. He can't live in Washington on
nOShinO -
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
c. E. slDLINGER,

JOHN CARLISLE will continue to
serve J. Pierpont Morgan, He is now
his paid attorney but is probably not
80 valuable to his client as before he
left the treasury portfolio.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

THE downfall of COrbett is the down.
fall of bully and yet in year Fitz.
simmons will probably be as bad. 1t
is the way they all go pride gOeth
before destruction and naughty spiI.
it before fall"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
Great Reek Island Route.
PLAl.NG CARDS

Send 10 cents is stamps to John Sc
oastian, Gen'l Pass Agent @. r. l. & P.
R'y, Chicago, for the slickest pack Of
playing cards you ever handled, and on
receipt of such remittance for one or
mere packs they will be sent you post
paid.
Orders containing 60 cents in stamps
or postal note for same amount will So
cure 5 packs by express, charges paid,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
For sale.

Brown mule, years old, sound and
kind; also, new milk COW and half
Jersey bull, 2 years old. Enquire at
Bucklin Twin houses, 8 miles east Of
Hutchinson.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
santA Pc Ron.s..calllornla.Llml.ea

Only two days Hutchinson to Los
Angeles or San Diego. Solid veseibuled
train of Pullman palace sleepers, din.
ing car and buffet smoking car. Most
luxurious service via any line. Leaves
Hutchinson every Thursday ana Sun
day at 1858 p m,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
NOTICE OF FINAL sETTLRaENT.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
State Of Kansas,
County OF Reno,
In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate o. George ".
Emerson deceased.
Creditors and all other persons Interested in
the Aforesaid estate, are hereby notified, that
at the regular term Of the probate court, In and
for said county, to be begun and held % the
court rom, in Hutchinson and county Of Keno,
state OF aforesaid on the second Monday In the
month Of March A. d. 1877, l shall apply to
said court for . full and flnal settlement OF said
estate. JOnN BAERsN,
Administrator OF Geo. W. Emerson, de-
ceased. February md. \. D. 1871.
W. l.. DAILY, Atty,
NATURALIZATION February 18th A. d., 1917
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18
MACHINE SHOP.

II 1875 west Sherman, Boiler Engine and Ma
chine regafHng. Gasoline Stoves cleaned and
repaired,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-18

ms No. 454, 4a3 and 465 do not run on sun
day
Cars run through to St. Louis without
change.
Chair Cars TO Denver free Of charge. This
the short line to all points west.
j. LErHBAeH, Agent
Il. G. TowNsEND, Gen. Pas. Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06

street until the concrete has set Had
this been done on Folsom street there would
have been nothing in the appearance OF the
foundation TO attract attention. Folsom street
has had extremely heavy travel on the ex'
posed concrete foundation, and it took test
like that OF this morning to show that 1t was
all right.
''1t seems" said Mayor Phelan. "that
the contractors are the parties who are
guilty of neglect in not properly protect.
ing the work. The Superintendent OF
Streets had called their att ention TO it and
planks were laid to protect it, but subse-
ouently removed by the contractors be-
cause the people of the neigh borhood took
them away The work will now be done
properly, because this office and the SUI
perintendent of Streets ara in thorough
accord. l desire to exonerate the Super
lntendent of Streets from any implied
blame"
Mayor Phelan explained the matter OF
the investigation of the concrete before
The meeting of the Supervisors. He stated
that the Superintendent of Streets had
not been derelict in his duty, but had been
more than usually vigilant in watching
the work. The fault lay, he said, with the
contractors, who had failed to protect the
concrete after it was laid.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
FOLSOM-STRERT PAVEMENT.
Concrete Work Not So Bad as Was at
First Thought.

Concrete Work Not So Bad as Was at
First Thought.
Last week report was made that the
work on Folsom street was poorly per-
formed and that the concrete had been
cut to pieces so as to be of little use for a
foundation for the bitumen paveme 1t
that was to be placed thereon. At the re-
quest of Mayor Phelan the work was re-
examined yesterday by Ernest McCul-
Tough, the consulting civil engineer to the
Mayor. Mr.. Mccullough presented the
following report TO Mayor Phelan:
We took up several pieces OF the foundation,
and found them to be six inches in thickness,
except where the teams had been permitted 10
travel over the work l believe that where
the material was less than five or six inches
standing OF horses for long periods in one
place and consequent paving OF the street.
Where tound teasy to penei rate OH Friday
was In places where the foundation was well
worn and loosened by travel.
But the concrete was four weeks down, and
had not set nearly as well as 1t should have
done in that tine. This may have been owing
partly TO the weather and partly to the cement.
But ii is as good a job the greater part of
street foundationsin this City.
My previous report was based on the surface
indications, which are very bad, and make the
street look more like a macadamized street
than concrete foundation for bitumen. The
incident, however, Is OF value as IL shows a
lew changes are required in the methods OF
doing street work in this City. In the first
place, contractors should be permitted 10 lay
only one side OF a street at time; and, sec
ondly, the side out of use should be barri-
caded ana an ordinance passed to prevent
any one destroying the barricaee or using the
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
Ptomaine Poison Lurked in
the Luscious Oyster
That He Ate.
Violent Sickness of the Stomach
and Intense Pain Caused
Alarm.
For Several Hours the Patient Was il
Critical Cond itiol, but Is Now
Out of Danger.

Patrick Crowley, Chief of Police, had a
close call Sunday night, and came very
nearly retiring from office without the
consent of the Board of Police Com
mlssioners.
He was feeling so well Saturday evening
just before going home that he fancied
a dish of oysters would agree with him.
Accordingly he entered restaurant down
town and was served with oysters. When
he reached home and went to bed he was
all right, but early Sunday morning he
was seized by a violent sickness OF the
stomach. So great and alarming was his
distress that his physician, DR.. Keeney,
was summoned. The doctor, noting the
symptoms and ascertaining what the Chief
had been eating, pronounced the sickness
case of ptomaine poisoning. The poison
is produced by slight decomposition
resulting from. chemical changes, and
when admitted to the stomach causes
intense pain and distress.
For several hours the Chief was in a
critical condition, and subsequently suf-
ferred so much that he obtained no sleep
Sunday night.
con sidered out of danger, but, on the ad-
vice OF his physician, the Chief was not
allowed to receive callers. Perfect, un-
disturb bed repose was what the physicians
prescribed, and the ladies of the family
carried out the orders of the medical direc-
tor and permitted no one outside of the
family circle to see the patient.
1t was stated that owing to the Chief
excellent health and perfe ct physical con-
dition. his system responded 10 the medi-
cine administered, and, therefore, his re-
covery may be speedy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06

81 felt sorry for the poor fellow and l
suppose he opened his heart to me from
the way l talked TO him. l firmly believe
he was telling ME the truth, and although
L am not an expert on handwriting 1 will
swear the letter was written by Butler
at least if what l saw in the newspapers
was his.
There was no envelope, but he had the
letter folded in a piece OF newspaper.
did not ask him his postoffice address, but
1t IS in Sonoma County. as he told me
that was where he was working"
Butler was arrested on the Swanhilda
on February 2 and was removed to the
County Jail on March II, as he had at
| tempted to end his life.
Victor Wolff, another prisoner, wa.
placed in the cell with him III the pris on
for several days before his removal and
he told Wolff tn at one of his best chances
of escape was when he was allowed to &c
TO the sink TO wash himself. The prison
keeper and TRUSTEES" were then busy
with the ''drunks," and it would be easy
for him to knock down the prison-Seeper
seize the key of the prison door and make
his escape.
He was probably thinking of what he
had written to his brother when he talked
to Wolff about that means of escape.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
PHIL HAS T|NGS WEDOED.
Miss Ruby Hawker Makes the
Theatrical Man
Happy.
A Noon Ceremony at the Church OF
the Good Samaritan on Mis-.
sion Street.

Yesterday at o'clock. at the Church of
the Good Samaritan on Mission street,
Philip Hastings, the well-known theatri-
cal man. and Miss Ruby Hawker were
married, Rev. w. l. Kip pronouncing the
words which made the popular and happy
young couple one.
The church was comfortably filled with
the friends of the young couple, who
crowded round them after the impressive
ceremony to offer their congratulations.
These same kind friends had made the
church beautiful in honor of the happy
event. La France roses filled the vases on
the altar and Gala lilies were twined with
white satin ribbons round the chancel rail.
1t was almost 80 before the bride ar
rived. To the sweet tones of the bridal
chorus from Lohengrin she proceeded u p
the center aisle, attended by her sister,
Miss Z sic Hawker. Mr.. Hastings at
tended by his best man, DR.. Happersberger,
met his bride at the altar.
The bride looked remarkably handsome
in her gown of golden brown satln. The
jupe was made dancing length and the
corsage ornamented with a bertha of rare
old lace.
Miss Bessie Hawker, maid of honor,
wore dainty gown of old rose satin and
white chiffon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings left Yesterday
afternoon for honeymoon at Monterey.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
FOSTERS CAUSTIC REPLY
Denies All Charges Of Misman.
agement and Discrlm.
ination.
Makes Pointed Suggestion 10 the
Large Landowners of Marin
County.

On behalf OF the San Francisco and
North Pacific Railway, President A. W.
Foster yesterday filed with the Railroad
Com mission the answer of that company
to the complaint of ]. S. McCue.
McCue's charges are indicated in this
answer. The document denies that by
mismanagement of its business its in
terest has been injured or the prosperity
OF any citizen Of Marin County retarded !;
or that it makes any unlawful discrimina-
tion In the price of commutation tickets
between men and women. or lii at there is
no reason why this company cannot make
Its business as prosperous as that of the
railroad com panies operating in Alameda
County, or that this defendant is respon-
81 BILE for the country between Sausalito
and San Rafael being series of cow
ranches"
The answer further ''avers that ]. S.
McCue is neither a resident Of San Rafael
nor OF any other station on the road of this
company, nor o patron of said road in any
particular.
President Foster then makes a novel
point, as follows:
The first demand of petitioner is that your
honorable board arrange the schedule by
which trains should be run, so that the trains
OF this company shall alternate with those of
the other railroad company cited to appear
herein. 1t is respectfully submitted that this
would in effect require you 10 make the inde-
pendent railroad companies divide or pool
their traffic, which is illegal and against the
best interest of this company and the public
In conclusion he asks that the com plant
OF the petitioner be dismissed, and makes
a pointed suggestion 10 Marin County
landowners, as follows:
The petitioner, in stating his case, has
omitted to say that the present service or this
company ministers TO a country which will be
material assistance to this company when
the present owners of land feel disposed as
they are not now, to place their land on the
market, instead of maintaining it as they
do at present, simply q dairy country. This
company would be greatly pleased and bene-
flied to have the owners of land between
T1buron and San Rafael, who now refuse 10
sell single lot, place their land upon the
market ana thereby assist this company to at
least earn the taxes paid by it upon its right
of way through such section.
The hearing of this case will be had
before the Railroad Commission on
April Ia.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
ON BALBOA BOULEVARD.
The New Roadway to the Sea
Is Progressing Rap.
idly.
Ali But a Few Dollars of the Sum
Necessary for Its Compile.
tion Subscribed.

The boulevard fund lacks just 500 25 oi
the SIS, 600 necessary to complete the fund
required to finish the great Balboa
road. OF the sum already subscribed
$S571 40 has been paid for labor. and the
labor has all been done by the ''unem-
ployed."
The hauling of macadam to coat the
roadway has commenced, and it will not
be long before the work of macadamizing e
will be begun on each side of the twenty
loot layer in the center. While all the
grading has been practically completed,
there is an immense fill and a heavy cut
TO be disposed of, and the work on these
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
EPPIG HoLsTRoM's GUARDIANS
Judge SeaweII Has ReOpened the Liti-
sratian for Eurther Argnment.

Judge SeaweII Has Reopened the Liti-
CATION for Further Argument.
Judge J. M. Seawell OF the Superior
Court has reopened the Etfie V. R. Hol-
strom guardianship case, and will hear
further argument in regard to the mat
ter.
Judge Seawell filed a written opinion
saying that he is not entirely satisfied
with the conclusions reached by him in
granting the guardianship to Mrs. Luz
cinda HoIstrom, the foster other OF the
child. The Judge remarks that on ac-
count of the press of other litigation and
the urgent desire of the temporary guard
ian to be relieved OF her charge, prac-
tically no argument was presented on be-
half of Mrs. d d'Artenay, mother OF the
minor.
The permanent welfare of the child is
the paramount question to be decided,
the court says, and in order to give this
the full consideration to which 1t is entl-
tied it is deemed essential to hear further
argument. Next Friday morning has
been set for the argument.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06

alone will consume hundreds of dollars
This work, together with the macadam.
:zing will take far more funds than all
that is to be spent in grading. Three
tramway ira ins of four cars each were put
on yesterday to carry earth 10 the big ill.
1t W i'll take at least $4,000 yards of earth
and SAND to complete it.
The Giant Powder Company has do
mated powder, caps and fuse to be used in
the quarry work.
To further aid the cause grand benefit
vaudeville and ball will be given, under
the supervision of Mrs. DR.. Terry, in Cali.
fornia Hall, on Friday evening, April 8,
at which % cents admission fee will be
charged.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
Canal BOuda

Judge MORROW yesterday rendered decision
on one OF the points in the case of the Attain
tic Trust Company against The Woodbridge
canal and Irrigation Company. 1t was the
petition LOT intervention by p. A. Buell. & Co.,
Louis Einstein e. Co., Fresno National Bank.
stockton Lumber Company, Kutner Goldsteir
q So RANGES Coggswell, H. Bentley, Bank of
Centrai California and j. II. Swain.
Inc lntervenors sought to have twenty-six
ponds OF the defendant corporation allowed
out OF the proceeds 10 be denied from the sale
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
WADE Is WANTED.

The Ex-Assistant Secretary of the Board
of Education in Trouble.
Frank A. Gardner, broker,
swore to a complaint in Judge Lows
court yesterday, charging George w.
Wade, ex-assistant secretary of the Board
of Education, with obtaining money by
false pretenses.
The complaint alleges that on August
"a last Wade went to Gardner, and on the
representation that he would be entitled
to receive a warrant from the Auditor for
his November salary he received $40.
Afterward Gardner found that Wade had
previously assigned in writing the warrant
and money, and he was out $175.
Wade was arrested late last evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
Opium Sold Chean.

Deputy Collector Loop yesterday sold py
auction a large quantity of opium, cigars, to-
bacco and whisky seized within the past year
for violations of the revenue laws. The pro-
ceeds were $500. Opium sold from 81 so to
So per can. The duty is So per can, and Uncle
sam is out and injured. An amendment has
been made to the statute allowing seized goods
to be sold even when the bid will not cover the
dutv
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-06
A HOTEL BURGLAR,
Two Charges Are Booked Against Will
liam GOodkind.

liam GOOdkind.
William Goodkind, a well-dressed
young man, was booked at the City
Prison last night by Detectives Bee and
Harper and Policeman P. Sullivan on two
charges of burglary.
On March IA he broke into the room of
Mrs. Z. o. Scott in the Berkshire House
and stole $l00 worth of jewelry. March
20 he performed the same operation IN the
room OF Mrs. f. G. Saleno in the Stewart
House and stole $500 worth of iewelry.
Most OF the stolen jewelry was recov-
cred in Goodklnd's room in a lodging
house on Pine street, near Kearny. Sew
eral skeleton keys were also found In his
room. Four years ago Goodkind served a
term of six months in the County Jail for
petty larceny.