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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
CAUSE FOR COMPLAINT.
When Women Help Choose Police
men There Will Be Needed Reforms

Mrs. c. E. Purviance writes the Jour-
nal IN regard to an article in Saturday s
issue in which a policeman figured in
an attempt to catch chickens which had
greatly injured her garden. Mrs. Pur-
Vlance'S complaints about other mat
tiers viii be recognized as worth agi-
tatiOn, and she speaks the sentiments
OF hundreds of others who have been
annoyed by matters that ought to be
looked after at least by sanitary police
men, if not by the regular force Mrs.
PurViance says
II am so unfortunate as to have three
neighbOrS who keep chickens and have
always allowed them to run at large. 1
mad called policeman twice before by
telephone to notify them to keep up
their chickens. They came and did
their duty, but the chickens run at
large as before. On this particular day
of which the article gives such a SenSa-
tiOnal account, had planted a bed of
tulips in my front yard. Happening on
the front porch an hour later, what
was my surprise, to find the bulbs all
lying on the top of the ground; some
chickens had scratched them out. Had
known for sure whose chickens they
were, could have gone and got a war
rant for their arrest, as a former police
man had told me to do. I sorry it
was my misfortune to summons the
wrong man. Had it been any other, he
would have come, attended to his duty
and kept his mouth shut. 1 did not ask
him to catch any chickens. 1 asked him
to find out whose they were and notify
them once more to keep them up. And
if any more chickens bother my flower
beds 1 shall telephone again for a po-
liceman. but shall say please don't
send officer Capron. He might get ex-
cited. I am not an over earnest woman
sufragist, but when l find an officer
who is so afraid of little work, 1 feel
like saying, hasten the day when women
will take a hand in politics, for then we
will see some of these filthy back alleys
cleaned up and various other reforms.
1t is only a year ago that near the cor
ner of Clay and Huntoon a COW was al
lowed to stand for weeks in her pen,
knee deep in dirty green mud. and that,
right along the sidewalk and it is only
six months that day after day a colored
boy was allowed to wheel an old leaky
wheelbarrow on the wooden sidewalk
full of the viIest swill, and 1 presume,
although I am not there to see, that he
is still doing the same, and ladies pass
ing all the time hopping up the filth
with their skirts. A policeman in our
part of town is a luxury. 1 expect that
is the reason it caused Officer Capr0n
such struggle to get out here. 1 very
much dislike newspaper notoriety, but 1
know there are plenty of other people
suffering from chickens running at
large, and 1 shall console myself with
the thought that it IS an ill wind that
blows nobody good.
'RcsDcctfully
MRS. c. E. PURVIANCE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
NOT TO SPIT IN CARS.
The First Arrest for Violation of the
Health Boards Order.

Philadelphia, March 22.-The first ar
rest for violation of the board of
health's order forbidding passenger to
spit the floor of street cars was
made yesterday by Special Detective 3.
Walsh, on the South street line of the
Union Traction company. A passen-
ger, who later gave his name as r. Ro-
mano of No. S29 Marriott street, refused
to comply with the request of the con-
ductor to cease eXpectOrating on the
floor. There were several ladies in the
car at the time.
After. several times ignoring the con-
ductor's request, Notwithstanding that
The printed order of the board of health
was pointed out to him, Detective Walsh
arrested the man. He was taken be-
fore Magistrate Evans, who fined him IS
or gave him the choice of going to jail
for ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
WASHINGTON ARRIVALS.
Kansans Who Want to Help Run the
Government

Washington, d. c., March 22-Ex-
Gov. Morrill, has Joined the Kansas del
egatfon in Washington for the purpose
of using his influence in favor of any
person on whom the Kansans were
united
A number of the Kansas delegation
called at the White House today with
P. L. Soper to urge his appointment as
United States district attorney for the
northern district OF Indian Territory
S. w. Vandivert of Kinsley who is one
of Kirkpatrick Kansas rivals for the
Mexican consulate, is due here today.
but he will find that the ex-congress-
man has swept the field pretty clear of
Endorsements
Among Saturdays arrivals from Kan
sas were State Senator johnson of Os-
kaloOsa; Ed Ellet of Ell Dorado and Edi-
tor Lusk of the Parsons Sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
ROCK THREATENS ATOWN.
Uprooted Forty-Five Trees in Its
Mad Flight.

Washington, N. J., March 22.-The
village of BRASS Castle. one mile west
of this city, came near being destroyed
by a freak of nature few night ago.
The village lies in a narrow valley be-
tween towering mountains. Shortly
after midnight a huge rock twenty five
feet in diameter became dislodged
from the summit of the west mountain
and fell crashing through the forest
down its side. The boulder continued
it's fight a short distance and then
came to a stop within ten feet of the
home of John Lukens, whose residence
was in the direct line of it's path.
The rock weighs between 80 and 100
tons, and in it's fight down the noun
tain demolished and uprooted 45 trees,
some of which were 20 inches in diam
eter at the base.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
Free stop-Over at wasbington.

On all through tickets between the
east, west, north and south, reading
via Baltimore &, Ohio Railroad, a stop
over at Washington can be secured,
without extra charge for railroad fare.
by depositing the ticket, upon arrival
at Washington, with the B. & o. sta
ton ticket agent at that point Wash
ington is always attractive to visitors,
and particularly so while Congress is
in session. This arrangement for stop
over privilege will doubtless be appre-
ciated by the public. and will bring to
the National Capital many travellers to
view its superb public buildings, monu-
ments, museums and thoroughfares.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
Dangers of the Grin.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of it's resulting in pneumonia If
reasonable care is used, however and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe, we have yet to
learn of a single case resulting in pneu-
monia which shows conclusively that
this remedy is a certain preventive of
that dread disease. 1t will effect a
permanent cure 81 less time than any
other treatment. The % and so cent
sizes for sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
Rheumatisn Quickly Cured.

After having been confined to the
house for eleven days and paying out
s25 in doctor bills without benefit, Mr..
Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
was cured by one bottle of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and
has not since been troubled with that
complaint. For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 1913 a m,
via Santa Fe Route. 81 hours to Cali
fornia Vestibuled Pullman sIeepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through.
California Express, with Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers leaves daily at
4: So d. m,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 1913 a. m.
via Santa Fe Route. "a hours to Cali
fornia. Vestibuled Pullman sleepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through.
California Express, with Pullman pal
ace and tourist sleepers leaves daily at
Abs p.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
Nations Richest Land owner.

Keithsburg, Ill, March Civilian
Drury, the millionaire land owner
aged 81, died last night at his magnifi-
cent home. Verdurett, north of this
city. He was the largest individual
land owner in the United States, hav-
ing hundreds of thousands of acres in
Colorado, Nebraska Kansas and Texas
besides 5000 acres of the richest farm
ing lands in this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22
Oh. My Heart!
PaIpita tion-We -Unc on
scious at Times SIeeplesS -
Asthma - Kidney Troubles
RecoveryWOuld Seem Like Miracle
Yet Hoods SarsaParIIIa Cured

RecoVeryW0uldS Seem Like Miracle
Yet Hoods SarsaPariIIa Cured
"I had been in very poor health for
several years, and two summers l was SO
weak was obliged to lie in bed 8 months
at time. was all run down, had
Unconscious Spells
lasting for an hour at time. The
doctors thought the trouble came from
my heart. used to say that if could
only be up around, should be SO thank
full, and that it would seem like a miracle
II I should be well. The neighbors all
know of the poor health had been in,
and how much better am now. 1 had
asthma for many years, and some nights
Could Not Sleep
my breathing was attended with SO much
difficulty. Sometimes I would have to
sit bolt upright in bed. As my general
health grew poorer, my asthma grew
worse. had kidney and other troubles
and seemed to be generally out of Sorts
heard so much of Hoods Sarsaparilla
that 1 decided to try it, and experienced
great benefit from it. 1 have recon-
mended it to many people, and cannot
say too much in praise of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. I have not been in bed for over
a year on account of Illness" MRS. s.
WATSON, 4a2S. Columbia ST., Warsaw, Ind.
A~@N9o Sarsa-
mOOO - pariIIa
Is the best - in fact the One True Blood Puri-
fer. Sold by all druggists. Get only Hoods.
Hoods Pills saEs. easy sSF D sss 25 C.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-22

Liver complaints cured by BEECHAMs
PILLS.
The herald., 1897-03-17
Remanded to the Custody of the
Sheriff
THE SUPREME COURT RULES
Reporters Must Answer the Senate
Questions
Runners Circulated That the Mon Are Not In
Jail Because the Sheriff Can't
Find Them
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-Today
the highest tribunal of the state passed
upon the dispute between the legisla-
ture and the Examiner as to the charge
of corruption made against the former.
It decided that Editor A. M. Lawrence
and Correspondent L. l.. Levings were
in contempt when they refused to tell
at the bar of the senate who gave them
the information on which the Examiner
based it's charges of bribery in aid OF
thieyery," dismissed the writ of ha-
beas corpus applied for by the unfor-
tunate journalists and remanded them
to the custody of the sheriff of Sacra-
mento county.
It was stated this evening In Sacra-
mento that Lawrence and Levings could
not be found by the sergeant-at-arms
of the senate and that they had disap-
peared; on the other hand it was stated
in San Francisco that Editor Lawrence
was about town and was preparing some
sort of an appeal to the United States
courts.
The court after reviewing the case
held that there were no parties to this
proceeding. The senate was investi-
eating the conduct of its own members
and 1t was a contempt of its authority
for the witnesses to refuse to give the
names of thise who were responsible
for the promulgation of the charge. II
cannot be successfully contended. and
has not been seriously argued, that the
witnesses were justified in refusing to
give these names upon the ground that
the communication was privileged.
The herald., 1897-03-17
THE SIERRA ROAD.
Tne sToRKH DIVORCE
Chief Justice Beatty Olives HIS Reasons 10
Dissenting

Chief Justice Beatty Dives H's Reasons for
Dissenting
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-A dis
septing opinion was filed today by Chief
Justice Beatty of the supreme court in
the matter Of the appeal Of c. A. Storke
against Yda Adds Storke A decree
was given against the defendant, from
which she appealed. The court ordered
the plaintiff to pay a certain sum to the
defendant that she might print the
transcript on appeal and upon the re-
fusal OF the plaintiff to do SO the lower
court set aside the decree of divorce
from which order the plaintiff appealed.
The supreme court reversed the superior
court holding that the Judge exceeded
his jurisdiction. A hearing was denied
the chief justice dissenting.
The cause Of the dissent Is that the
lower court gave judgment for the plain
tin and then set 1t aside and as con-
sequence the defendant had nothing on
which to base an appeal. and the effect
of the decision setting aside the order
OF the superior court is rhat the judg-
ment is now revived and that-th de-
fendant's right to appeal has been
taken away upon his suggestion that an
appeal from vacated judgment could
not be taken"
The herald., 1897-03-17

fantry; B. g. Learned, Nineteenth in
fantry; w. M. Rowell. Tenth cavalry.
Corporals to be second iieutenants:
H. Brown, Fifth artillery; w. d. Con-
trad, Fifth Cavalry; L. H. Gross, Fifth
infantry; G. H. Steel, Fifth infantry;
Sergeant Thomas Franklin, Tenth an
fantry.
Navy--Passed Assistant Engineer e.
r. Freeman to be chief engineer; assist
ant Engineer Holmes to be passed as
sistant engineer. Ensigns to be lieuten-
ants, junior grade: G. F. Cooper, e. T.
Witherspoon, Benton c. Decker; Com
mander c. v. Gridley to be captain.
APPOINTMENTS ASKED.
Among the applicants for appointment
to presidential Offices under the treasury
department are the following: J. N
Scott, Port Townsend. Wash, as assist
ant secretary; A. M. Jess. Grants Pass
Ore, for collector Of internal revenue at
Portland.
The herald., 1897-03-17
RAIL WAY MAIL CLERKS
with the Assistance Of "Owney" Hold Their
First Session

with the Assistance Of "Owney" Hold Their
First Session
SAN FRANCISCO. March 16.-The
first session of the annual convention Oh
the Railway Mail Service Mutual Be-
revolent association was held here to-
day. the delegates and their guests
numbering 300, while as many more
members and friends Of the local or
gsnization were present. Rev. Z. r.
Ollie offered an invocatorty prayer.
Mayor Phelan delivered an address OF
welcome, to which responses were made
by President P. P. Waring, Superin-
tendent E. ]. Ryan of the first division.
and Captain L. L. Troy, superintendent
Of the Chicago division. "Owney," the
railroad mail dog, was then led to the
platform amid loud applause. The an
nual addpess of President Waring
showed a total membership Of 1886, al
though nearly fifty per cent of the rail-
way postal clerks are still outside the
organization. Secretary and Treasurer
G. E. Legrane reported that the finan-
ciai condition of the organization was
healthy. Credentials were examined
and the convention adjourned to attend
q promenade concert. Tomorrow the
delegates will be the guests of the local
members on a steamer excursion around
the bay. They will resume business ses-
sions on Thursday.
The herald., 1897-03-17
INDEX
TO TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

The flood situation in the Mississippi
valley grows hourly worse and loss of life
Is added to financial damage.
A story of the dynamiting of train
load of Spanish troops by Cuban insur-
gents which probably is not true.
The supreme court decides that the Ex-
aminer reporters are in contempt and re-
mands them to the custody of the sheriff;
the men can't be found.
The national senate meets and flood
of bills are introdueed the first act of the
new senate pensions the widow of Briga-
der General Stevens; all other bills and
resolutions are referred to committee.
The probability of war in Europe in
creases by the greed of Russi a for Turk
ish territory; Greece is rushing troops to
the Macedonian frontier and will be al
lowed to keep that province when Russia
seizes Constantinople.
The fighters at Carson are ready for the
championship battle today, but the hour
of the fight will depend on weather condi-
tions favorable to the photographer; both
men express full confidence of success,
though Corbstt appears to be extremely
nervous; the betting favors Corbett,
though the odds grow hourly smaller.
Toland's employment bill passes the
state assembly in spite of opposition of
labor unions; the senate disposes of the
general appropriation bill and sends it
back to the assembly for approval of
amendments; woman suffrage amendment
definitely disposed of for this session;
scandal investigations continue and more
are asked for.
The herald., 1897-03-17
Race Entries

The following is the list of en-
tries and weights for the races at
Oakland. which are posted at the
Los Angeles Turf club, 212 South Spring
street. Commissions received on these
races. and full descriptions of the events
given. Races begin at p. M; first quo
tations received at 1880 p. m. Telephone
Main 1431.
First race. three-quarters. purse-Yerba
100, Ganader 1o2. Cavallo 105. Lena 1O7. De-
fender liz. z.Ingleside 109, 9,Scarborough 112, Red
Fork 81, Sweitzer 80, Ezekiel liz, Widow
Jones 107, Fiddle De De 81
Second race. three-quarters, selling
Roadrunner 10S, Una Colorado los. Lafiecha
100, Montgomery 102, Coda 100. Hazard 1O2
Hymn 100 Ricardo 105, Una Que Amo 100
Peril 103 Mainstay 10S
Third race. Golden Cafe handicap value
$1,000, seven and one-half furlongs-Scarf-
pin 80. Yankee Doodle lis, Applause 165
Candelaria 100, Caspar 107, Lobengula SO
Lincoln II 105. Installator 10S. Nebuchad-
nezzer 80. California 104, Trappean 90. Dou-
bic Quick 9S. Aquinas 105. Couple Scarf
pin, Yankee Doodle and Applause as Pur-
ser's entry; couple Candelaria and Casper
as B. and w. entry; couple Installator and
Nebuchadnezzer as Boots & Sons entry.)
Fourth race, seven-eighths, purse-Na-
rama 107, Hohenzollern 112 Sepoy 112. Rosa
labra 102 Fannie s. 100 Tulare 104, Dunboy
l09. Roselle 1Os, Devastation 81, laramie
112, Viking 100.
Fifth race, mile, selling-Lupula 49, STEM
tor 103. Lost Girl 100, Charlemange IS. Rey
del TERRA 101. Don Clarencio 50, Col Wheel
er 105.
Sixth race. hurdle. handicap mile and a
quarter-zaragosa 1875. Three Forks 172.
Tuxedo 1S6. Auteuil 1926. Don Pho Pico 125.
Malo Diablo 125. Reddington 15o. Esperence
1875. Tortoni 125. Flashlight 14s. Rob Roy
1875, Silverado 125. Dick O'Malley 125. ]. o. C.
The herald., 1897-03-17
president, 1t is stated that nothing has
yet been definitely settled.
GREECE GIVES THANKS.

president, II ID stated that notnlng mas
yet been definitely settled.
GREECE GIVES THANKS.
Secretary Sherman today sent to the
senate note received from Mr.. Boat
ASST, consul genreal Of Greece at New
York, transmitting a cablegram from
the Greek minister OF foreign affair in
acknowledgement of the resolution agreed
to by the senate before the expiration
Of the session, expressing sympathy with
the Cretan revolutionists.
CABINET MEETING
The crowd of visitors at the White
House today was undiminished by the
knowledge that 1t was cabinet day and
that the president would not be able to
see callers after II o'clock Senator Platt
Of Connecticut was one of the first to be
received and following came Senator
Warren of Wyoming, with friend;
Senator Kyle of South Dakota. ex-Rep-
resentative Belding Of New York and
Mr.. Drake of the same state, Represen-
tatives Boutelle Of Maine and Bland of
Missouri.
The cabinet assembled promptly at
II o'clock with every member present. Be-
fore beginning to dispose of the business
before them the cabinet officers gave an
opportunity to several professional pho
tographers to secure group pictures The
meeting was rather long
THE FOUR RESERVES
Senator Wilson of Washington is max
ing an effort to secure the revocation
OF the order of President Cleveland, set
ting apart forest reservations In differ
ent states. An opinion has been rem
dered by the assistant attorney-general
of the interior department that President
Mckinley has the power to declare void
an act made by his predecessor. A let
ter has been prepared by Senator Will
son and signed by himself and by Sem
ators Carter of Montana and Clark of
sity for multiplying the recent order is
set forth. These matters will be pre-
sented to the president at an early date
APPOINTMENTS MADE
Mr.. vanderlipp. private secretary to
the secretary of the treasury; Mr.. Hun
tington, chief of the bond division, and
Mr.. Nesbitt, appointment clerk, have
been appointed board to have direction
of examinations for promotion in the
treasury department.
Forrest Raynor of New York has been
appointed private secretary to the aec-
retary of the interior, assuming charge
today. He has been connected with
the Fourth National bank of New York
and was Mr. Bliss secretary during the
campaign
Mr.. Price Lane of Missouri. who was
private secretary to Secretary Francis,
and temporarily appointed, returned to
st. Louis.
All the nominations sent to the senate
today were referred by the senate in
executive session to the proper commit
tees.
The herald., 1897-03-17
IN THE SENATE
Good Progress Made With the General Ap.
preparation Bill

Good Progress Made With the General Ap-
propriation Bill
SACRAMENTO, March 16.-(By As
suciated Press).-In the senate today
most of the time was taken up by the
consideration of the general appropria-
ton bill, as reported by the senate
finance committee, after being passed
by the assembly. 1t took the assembly
several days to pass the bill and 1t was
expected the senate would also find 1t
slow work But rapid progress was made
and before adjournment of the after
noon session the hill had been amended
and ordered sent to the printer. 1t will
be returned tomorrow, adopted without
debate and sent back to the assembly
for concurrence in amendments.
The senate made a few important
changes in the bill as adopted by the
assembly.
The governors secret service fund
was cut down from $1,000 0to $4,000. An
appropriation of $1S,500 for organiza-
ton of six companies of national guard
was stricken out and the appropriation
for the national guard encampment.w was
reduced from $40, 900 to 100000 The uni
versity allowance was not touched.
Braunhart moved to strike out the al
lowance for agricultural district fairs
but his substitute was defeated. The
appropriation for the state fair at Sac
ramento was cut from $40, 900 to $50. 900.
Bridgford's bill. No. 977. on change ol
venue, offered in place of the discredited
bill 273, was taken up as special order
There was lengthy discussion, some SEN
ators objecting that there had been toe
much scandal over the bill, but the sub
stitute bill passed by the following vote:
Ayes-Androus, Beard. Bert, Boyce,
Dickinson. Doty, Feeny. Franck
Gleaves, Hall. Henderson, Langford
Linder. Mahoney, Pedlar, Prisk, Sea-
we'll. Shine, Shippee, Simpson. Smith
Toner, VOORHEES,. Wilmington and
Wolfe-25.
Nays-Aram. BraunharV. Bulla. Dwy-
er, Flint, Trout, Gillette, Holloway, Jones
La Rue. Liechsinger, Stratton-12.
Senator Bulla asked for q roll call on
the constitutional amendment extend
ing the franchise to women. The
amendment had been defeated and re-
considered. The roll call resulted II