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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
KEEPER WILL GO FREE.
Bale Waggener Has Decided Not to
Prosecute Him.

VoIubIe Mr. Keefer of Leavenworth,
who as a witness before the legislative
investigating committee told all he
knew and, B. P. Waggener says, more
than he knew, will not be prosecuted,
because in the judgment of the attOr
neys, Waggener, Horton & Orr. the
committee is not a legal one and pros
ecution would avail nothing.
1t will be recalled that Mr.. Keefer
told the investigating committee that
Ed Carroll of Leavenworth said to
Keefer: Bale Waggener told me he
had $4,000 for legislative purposes"
To this remark Mr.. aCrro1 and Mr..
Waggener take exceptions and place
Mr. Keefer in a bad light. because Mr..
Carroll says he had not seen Keefer in
weeks and had no conversation with
him on any subject, while Mr.. Wag-
gener denounces the whole story as a.
falsehood.
Mr.. Waggener, while in Texas, tele-
graphed to Judge Horton to prepare to
prosecute Keefer, but the opinion that
the committee is not legally conSt1tut-
ed precludes such action.
Yesterday Judge Horton gave out an
interview explaining his views Of the
matter.
nittee is not a court, tribunal or other
public body: it has no authority to sit
after the adjournment Of the legisla-
ture, the functions of it's members haV-
ing ceased when that body dissolved
in March
therefore" he continued, las the so
called investigating committee is with
out legal power to sit or act after the
adjournment of the legislature, no per-
son can be prosecuted for having given
false testimony il any proceeding be-
fore it.
Under the statute, in order to legal
~ prosecute any person for perjury,
the complaint must allege that false
testimony was given in a cause before
pending in a. court, tribunal or other
legal body. AS the members of the
committee are meeting as private indi-
viduals. it is impossible to maintain a
criminal prosecution against witness,
however false the testimony may be-
Judge Horton stated that it was his
understanding the committee based its
assumption of power upon the prov1s-
ions of chapter 1872, session laws of 1891
That statute, as he interprets it, con-
fers power only upon an investigating
committee legally convened. It does
not authorize the committee to meet
during a recess of the legislature or
after final adjournment.
The statute does not, therefore, give
the committee authority to conduct the
present investigation. If the commit
tee should imprison any recalcitrant
witness. each member of that body
would he claimed, be personally liable
for damages.
Mr.. Waggener fully concurs in the
views of Judge Horton, and, for that
reason. will not file the proposed COM
plant, charging Mr.. keefer with per
Jury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
TWO NEW SEWERS
And Perhaps Three win be Built This
Summer.

The people living in the vicinity of
Fifth and Buchanan streets want sew
er and there viii probably be a movement
to secure one soon. The region is ada
cenf TO sewer district 2. and as that
sever is more than ADEQUATE for the
needs Of the district drained by it an eff
forr viii be made to make an extension
Of the sewer for the benefit OF the people
living in this locality. 90,
There are no sewer facilities from cay
street west and north of Sixth and the
neighborhood IS so remote from an out
1ef that an effort will be mde to unite
those who want a sewer into . small dis
trict. =,
The resolution for the Fensky sewer IN
the next meeting of the council. Then
viii come the contest for the big sewer
in North Topeka and lively time IS eX-
pected, but ie IS safe to say that there
Will be two new sewers built this sum
mer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
THE MILLS=ADAMS co.
A. A. HURD'S MISTAKE.
a Story of How He Helped a Popu-
list legislator Emigrate.

Representative Frank Patton of
Kiowa county was picked up for an
easy thing by A. A. Hurd of the
Santa Fe, but the latter made the mis-
take of his life while assisting Patton
TO get out of the state, as he thought,
safely from the reach of the capital in
case a special session of the legislature
was called. Patton was a thorough
going Populist and was a maximum
rater. At the close of the leglSlaI ure
Mr. Patton found that the mortgage on
his farm had been foreclosed and he
wanted to get out of the state. Mr..
Patton went to Mr.. Hurd and related
the story of losing his farm. He said
he was broke and was tired of Kansas.
He wanted to go somewhere and start
anew. He asked the Santa Fc attorney
where would be a good place to locate
Having in mind the talk of a special
session, Hurd thought it would be a
good idea to suggest as far away a
place as possible as an ideal spot for
a Kansas maximum rate Pop legislator
TO 60,
tunity for man to get rich quick, -
said Hurd.
I've heard of that place" said Pat
ton but I've not enough money to
buy tickets for myself and family
Perhaps I can help you out" put in
Hurd
i would consider it great favor if
you would, repIled the Pop legislator
Mr. Hurd secured transportation for
the entire Patton family to Washing
ton, and they pulled up stakes in Bar
Der county and left.
The next day Hurd met Representa-
tive NTcKeever of this city on the street
and told him about how they had got
rid of one vote for a maximum rate
bill Hes so far away he can never
get back now" said Hurd. in speaking
of Patton. arb the two laughed at the
smooth piece Of work
But it transpires that Patton is not
so far away as not to get back to at
tend a special session Of the legislature
even If he is in the state of Washing
ton a few days ago Mckeever, who
was on friendly terms with Patton, re-
ceived a short letter from him, which
read
Friend Ed:-Don't tell anybody that
I am permanently located out here just
yet. Keep me posted about the extra
session, as I want to come back and
vote for maximum freight ratesI am
still claiming Kansas as my home and
will continue; to do so until after the
extra session is held, if one is called.
When that is over, I propose to return
here and enter politics in this new
state Yours truly.
FRANK T. PATTON
McKeever says he will take care to
notify Patton of the session-after it is
over But he is afraid some friend of
Governor Leedy will notify him before
it Is over; in fact, before it begins.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
ROCKEFELLER Will PAYIT
He Will Make Up to His Men a Re
duction in Wages.

Cleveland. O., April 23.-The ore dock
managers have decided to reduce the
wages of ore handlers for unloading
ore vessels at all the Lake Erie ports
10 per cent
Rockefeller, who owns a big feet of
boats and has extensive docks at Ash
tabula, accepts the reduction, but will
himself take the loss, paying the ore
handlers their present wages. The
wages for trimming ore cargoes at
Ashland have been reduced from 3 to
25z cents ton.
Rockefeller refuses to make this cut
at his Duluth ore docks. The ore
handlers of Cleveland are preparing to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
WANT SALMON INSPECTORS
Civil Service Examinations to be Held
NAV 10

Washington, April 23.-The United
States civil service commission will
hold an examination commencing on
May 10 at Washington, D. c., and 9TH
er points where it has competent boards
of examiners for the purpose of esta b.
fishing a register for the grade inspec-
tor and assistant inspector of salmon
fisheries in Alaska.
Persons desiring TO be examined
should file their completed applications
with the United States civil service
commission, Washington, D. c., at the
earliest possible date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
Steamer samaria Lost.

San Francisco, April 23.-The reve-
nue. cutter Rush has returned after an
unsuccessful search for the overdue ship
Samaria. bound from Seattle for San
Francisco. The Rush went 200 miles
up the coast, but found no trace of the
ship nor saw any wreckage. The Sa-
maria with her crew and the captain
wife and two children. is undoubtedly
at the bottom of the sea. There were
Fl all told on board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
Weather In dications.

Chicago, April 23.-For Kansas: Show
ers and probably thunder storms to-
night and Saturday; cooler westerly.
shifting to northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
Bubonic PIaone Deatls

Bombay, April 23.-The total cases of
the bubonic plague here up to date is
Il t06- There has been 10 200 deaths
from the disease. Many of the inhabi-
tants of Bombay are now returning to
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

The area sown to oats is. given as less
than that of last year, and especially in
localities where the largest acreage is us
uS-lly found, or the eastern half of the
state. In a few instances where wheat
failed oats has been substituted.
Soil conditions We're never reported more
favorable at the time of year, taking the
state as a. whole. and in but = single
neighborhood is lack of abundant mois-
ture mentioned. On the other hand plow-
ing and planting are reported as some
what retarded by TOO much moisture in
Brown, Decatur. Dickinson, Douglas,
Elk johnson. Linn. MelrShaH Mitchell
Nemaha, Neosho, Norton. Osborne, VIII
son and Woodson counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
count Won Turkhein Can Go.

Oakland, Cal, April 23.-Superior
Judge ogden has denied an application
for a warrant for the arrest for perjury
of Carl Won Arnold, alias Count Won
Turkheirn. who recently married Jen-
ME Young The alleged count is now in
Halifax, en- route for Europe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
-COLORED MAN LYNCHED.
Virginia Negro Hung for Criminals
sault Upon Two Girls.

Alexandria, Va. April 23-Joseph Nc
Cory, colored, was lynched here at 80
a. m. for the outrage of his employers
two daughters. He was arrested yes
terday afternoon and confessed his
crime. Two attempts were made to
break in the jail.
The second attack was made by a
mob of 500 men, who overpowered the
jaiIers and hanged the prisoner to a
lamp post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
Gold Reserve Now $155.OQ1.5 1858.

Washington. April 23.-The statement
of the treasury shows: Available cash
balance, $225, o54, 131; gold reserve, $685.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

There is no excuse for any man to
appear in society with a. grizzly beard
since the introduction of Buckingham 5
Dye, which colors natural brown or
black.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23
END OF THE WORLD.
Preacher at Greenwood, Ark, Sues
ceeds in Exciting the People.

Hamburg, Ark, April 23.-Elisha
Scaggs, who claims to be the third
Christ, is agitating the citizens of
Greenwood to a high religious fever.
He breaches that the end of che world
will come in November, 1898, and as
serts that he is now sounding the last
trumpet, and that he is the seventh an
gel. mentioned in Revelations. He
styles himself Elias. king of the gen
tiles.
His sermons are simple In language
but he possesses a rugged elOquence
that awes and thrills his auditors. Those
who know him say that at one time he
could neither read nor write. His ser
mon last night, from the text, Gather
the cluster of the vine of the earth,
for her grapes are fully ripe" made a
profound impression
Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have been
issued nearly 600 060 patents, or more
than one-third of all the patents issued
in the world. No discovery of modern
years has been of greater benefit to
mankind that hamberIain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. or has
done more to relieve pain and suffering
J. w Vaughn, of Oakton, KY, says
Il have used Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy in my fam
lily for several years, and find it to be
the best medicine I ever used for
cramps in the stomach and bowels.
For sale by Druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

For the benefit of the Orphans Home.
Leah. the Forsaken, will be given at
the Grand Opera House this evening.
Stage manager, Mr. VIII Haskell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

Step ladders. Tayman oberley Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

San Francisco, April 23.-The Japan
csc having been turned away from
Hawaii, are trying to gain an entrance
into the United States Fifty Japanese
Ia borers arrived from British Columbia
20 work in California orchards and
fields The immigration commissioner
is investiga ting the report that Japan
csc are coming hitler under contract.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-23

Lawn mowers, Tayman oberley Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

The Finnish Glee club gave it's first op.
eratta at Winners Hall last Saturday
evening and it was a decided success, both
financially and from a standpoint OF mus
ical excellence. The attendance was
large, being mostly composed OF Finnish
people, the entire operatta consisted OF
Finnish songs, songs of the peasants and
old folk songs which many had heard in
days gone by. The Glee club and the la
dies choir rendered the music in excellent
style. The solos by Miss Mary Tyni and
Sophie Jackola are Of special mention.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

The force OF machinists at work at the
new Superior compressor house are get
ting along as fast as could be desired,
nearly all the men now being employed
at the work here. all the work at No. 5
shalt that could be done at present hav-
Ing been completed. A good deal OF the
heavy bed plate work has been done and
the men will be kept here as long az
there is new machinery enough on hand
to keep them all busy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
Good For Sam.

Congressman Stephenson Is doing some
OF his characteristic hustling on the riy-
ers and harbOrs committee. He is said
to be the only one on the committee nor
discouraged by the action of Secretary
Lamont in opposition to appropriations
asked for. Congressman Stephenson is
trying hard to get appropriation OF $17,-
O0O, 900, and it is to be hoped that he
will succeed. 1t will be cold day when
they discourage SAM" when he knows
he is Notwithstanding Enterprise.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
Excursion Rate 20 Detroit,

Michigan club annual meet and ban
quet, Detroit, February %.
Michigan League OF Republican Clubs
meeting, Detroit, February %.
Republican State convention, Detroit
February %.
The D., S. 5. & A. railroad will sell ex
cursion tickets to Detroit and return al
the rate of oneiare for the round trip from
all stations in the State of Michigan
Tickets will be on sale February 20, 81
and % and will be valid for return until
February "a, 1897. For further partic
ulars apply to the station and ticket
agents of the company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
Tne visits OF ,h. Committees.

The Iron Ores suggestions that the
legislature visit the Upper Peninsula in a
body would be good one, we're it not
from the fact that il such visit were
made In August, after the adjournment
OF the legislature, it might not do much
good, unless special session were held,
ss there would be no certainty OF the
came people composing the legislature at
its next session. II the legislature did
not meet until the year after they wer.
elected visit to the Upper Peninsula
during the summer months previous to
ats assembling would be good thing,
OF course all the members would not be
present. but enough would interest
themselves to visit the various State in
stitutions In the Upper Peninsula and
know their requirements sufficiently to
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

AT regular meeting OF Red Jacket
Lodge, No. 129, A. o, U. w., held in their
hall on Thursday evening, January 81,
1897, a vote OF thanks was extended to
those who assisted at the entertainment
given on the above date in honor OF
their deceased brothers. Also to the
Presbyterian church and William ]. Bloy
for the use OF chairs for the occasion.
w. w. ELLIS, Recorder.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Richard j. Lobb will leave his position
at the Y. M. c. A. tonight and accept one
with Hosking & Co. tomorrow morning,
His successor will be appointed by the
board of directors tonight. Applications
for the position should be handed to the
general secretary before 7:3O tonight.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

At II O'Clock last night the Superior
engine was put to work on the hosting
drums in the engine house and the work
will be done by the big engine from now
on. The auxiliary engines ran the hoist
ing drums for several months while the
Superior was taken apart and renovated
Jumbo was started last Thursday, but
only on the compressors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

A few months ago, Mr.. Byron Every,
OF Woodstock, Mich, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. His right leg was
swollen the full length. causing him great
suffering. He was advised to try Chau-
berlaIn's Pain Balm. The first bottle of
it helped him considerably and the second
bottle effected a cure The 25 and so
cent sizes are for sale by Sodergren &
SoderG rem.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

The senior half OF the mining class OF
the Mining School came out from Hough-
ton this morning on a SPECIAL train over
the Mineral Range railroad and spent the
forenoon underground in the Kearsarge
mine. This afternoon the class spent the
time visiting on the surface and returned
late in the day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
Service Of Song.

There will be a grand service OF song,
entitled, "Rodha, at theSalyation Army
barracks on the evening OF Saturday
next. Many Of those who will take part
in the service are connected with the
M. f. churches. Admission only one
dime.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Rev. Daniel Stalker, pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church, addressed the mem
meeting at the Opera House yesterday
afternoon. The special music included
selections by the Melody Quartette and
the choir of the Red Jacket Congrega-
tional church.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
A Picture.

TRANSLATED and adapted from Fazo degli
Uberti, A. d., l350.)
II see the crisp and golden-threaded hair
Whereof to catch my heart she spreads net.
With strings OF cleaning pearls. SO deftly set,
Or single roses sometimes nesting there.
! look at her white neck her head refined
rom shoulders and from bosom lifted out
And at the round cleft chin. there Is no doubt
NO artist In the world could have designed ="
This is picture which served poets
use in he fourteenth century. And the
art is not lost You can procure that of
your beloved one If you will, call ny ap-
pointment, at Herman's studio.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Supt. Frank W. Cooley, of the public
schools, returned last Saturday even
ing from Ishpeming. where he attended
the convention OF Upper Peninsula super
intendents, principals and county CON-
missioners. He reports an interesting
meeting.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

For SALE-At bargain, a good organ
and bicycle; also lot OF books; can b..
seen any time by calling at 457 Pine
street, Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

he able inteligently to learn their wants,
and would not have to depend so much
on the reports Of the various committees
appointed to look after the several insti-
tutions, who, judging from the past, are
more APP to giye their time to sight see
ing and enjoyment than really ascertain
ing the wants Of the various institutions
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
Hall On February x,

The committee beg to announce that
the ball, to be given by the New Column
bian bowling club, which was postponed
from January %, will take place at Will
mers' Hall on the evening Of Friday next,
the 5th of February.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Have you tried Moeb's Pro Patria
cigars? Worth 10 cents sold for cents.
Stamped Pro Patria. A cold, sweet salts
flying smoke. George Moebs & Co., man.
ufacturers, Detroit.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

This will be regular bargain week at
the Leader. Stock lie oolarge and goods
will be sold very cheap. Call and get
Louis Sibilsky's prices.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Vic Engstrom severed his connection
with Hosking & Co. last Saturday an,
John johnson assumed his duties Their
this morning.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

fuckers comedy company closed its
weeks engagement here last Saturday
night and went to Hancock today, where
they open this evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
Thanks.

For the kind acts OF which have lately
been the recipient at the hands of my fell
low employees, many members OF the
Fremad and OF many others. return my
most sincere thanks. Words cannot con-
yey my feelings.
JOHN CoLLINGwOOD.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Messrs. Seymour and John Lean spen
Sunday with Houghton friends.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
ClOaks and Jackets,

l want to close out every cape, cloak
and jacket in stock and will sell them at
half price or any price in order to make
them 60. LOUIS SIBILsKY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Will Smith, OF the Mining School, Wis
tied his parents at Allouex Sunday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
The Leader.

Owing to the rough weather of last
week we will continue our one quarter
off sale for the next ten days.
LOUIS SIBILsKY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Miss Carrie Rule, Of Tamarack, has re-
turned from her visit to Atlantic. where
she has been the past three weeks.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

FoR SALE-Three six-room houses in
the Bollmann addition to Laurlum.
Apply to Edw ard Ulseth.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Meeting OF the Y. M. g. A. board OF
directors and soliciting committee to-
night at the reading rooms at 100.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

To RENT-A six-room house in Laur
ium. Enquire at 324 Osceola street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01
CHICAGO MARKETS.

CHICAGO, February 1. The following
gives the fluctuations for today OF the
Leading grain futures.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-01

Fine Cider Far sale
just received, a new lot of fine cider at
James Lisa's.