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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
A MILLION FOR DAMAGES.
Atlantic City Meadows Wreck Has
Cost Railroads 100000.

Camden, N. J., Jan. 27.-The railroad
accident which occurred on the Allan
tic City meadows last summer, when
Philadelphia & Reading flyer ran into
West Jersey train, and resulted in the
killing of A people and the injuring of
about 100 more, has proven very cost
~ one to the railroad companies as they
have been settling claims for DANA ges
outside of courts. 1t is estimated that
they have paid out in damages a sum
amounting to nearly 81 600, 900.
One of the latest claims to be settled
is that of Mrs. Samuel Mita She
brought suit for $4,000 damages for the
death of her husband and daughter and
the injuring of herself and son. The
company it is said has given her $50, 600
in settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
VICE ANDITS CAUSES.
Anthony Comstock Berates the "New
Journalism.

New York, Jan. 27.-Anthony Com
stock, in his annual report as secretary
of the Society for the Suppression of
Vice, just laid before the association,
charges an appalling increase of vice
among children and attributes it to the
prevalence of immoral literature and
criminal stories, such, he says, as are
published in cheap pamphlet form and
in certain of the daily papers.
In discussing the report and the
charges made in it, Mr.. Comstock said
today to a, reporter:
Few persons in the ordinary, sober,
regular walks of life have the slight
est idea how dangerous the time is in
it's effects upon the children, just grow
ing into a condition to acquire a knowl-
edge of reading. Few have any idea
of the responsibility resting upon the
public to stamp out quickly the moral
degradation that is breeding Wide
spread danger is developing now through
the medium of trashy and foul books,
and the extravagant stories OF crime
and debauchery published by the SEN
sationa1 press of the new Journalism
school For the greater part of the
Increase of crime and vice among the
young 1 say most distinctly that new
journalism is responsible These pa
pers print the wretched details OF
things that even men are ashamed to
talk about They revel in these dis
gusting details and picture many OF
them so that even the untutored MIND
of the child cannot fail to be affecteQ.
Now, if you describe a crime and it
is published in the daily press, with de-
tails all worked out, you will find That
in a very few days it's effect Will be
felt. How many suicides, for instance,
followed the widespread publication OF
IngersolPs lecture on the subject OF
self-inf1icted death, and how many OF
them were directly or indirectly trace
able to it's publication? Very many.
In my investigations during the past
year have found a most appalling IN
crease of criminality among the young,
as I have reported. Some OF these
cases 1 found were due to blood-a and
thunder stories of the dime novel va
riety For instance, there were forty
four boys and girls who had run away
to become Indian fighters, trapperS or
scouts, or fortune hunters. They all
obtained their false ideas from the per-
usal of the dime novel, or they had read
the vicious tales served up by the new
Journalism press, or they had frequent
ed the flash theaterS.
1.-The first step to be taken Is to ma
a practical remedy, and the practical
remedy seems to me to be for decent
people to stop reading or allowing their
families to read papers which make
speciality of detailing and retailing vice
If our decent citizens would do this
they would discourage the dissemina-
ton of literature of this kind, and with
its discourage cement 1t would to a great
extent subside, and with its subsistence
there would be a marked decrease IN
crime and vice among our youth"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
MINERS MUST STAND TRIAL
Those Accused of the Coronado Affair
Cannot Escape.

Denver, Col, Jan. 27.-In the cases
against the officers of the miners union,
charged with murder in connection with
the Coronado outbreak last September,
J. W. WaldrOn, for the prosecution, to-
day made a motion for continuance,
which the court overruled.
He then asked for substitution of an
other Judge, alleging that Judge Overs
views on labor questions might render
him unfit to preside. The motion was
denied.
Mr. Waldron then asked in the name
of the district attorney that a nolle be
entered in all the cases. Judge Overs
also refused this, and said that if the
district attorney refused to do his duty
he would appoint some one else in his
stead to conduct the prosecution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
FOURTEEN YEARS OLD.
Democratic FIambeau Club Celebrates
Its Birthday Monday Evening.

The Democratic flambeau club cele-
brated its 14th anniversary Monday
night at the club rooms, on lower Kan
SaS avenue.
There was music, songs and dane
ing The annual address was made by
Mr. M Heery. The programme was
base ball player The rest of the even
ing was spent in story telling and social
chat The Democratic f1ambeau club is
the oldest political organization in the
city One of the organizers was Henry
Steele, who is to be the next chief or
police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
1000 PEOPLE SHELTERED.
Chicago Finds 800 More Families
Needing Aid.

Chicago. Jan. 27-Fully 1000 people were
given Shelter last night at the different
police stations and Salvation Army par
racks The new isolation hospital was
thrown open today. the council having APP
Dropriated $4,000 for that purpose. and
II win be used for cases of contagious dis
ease among the poor. 1t will also have
the effect of relieving the congested con-
dition of the city and county hospitals,
which are so crowded that not a case of
contagious disease has been taken in since
Friday. Eight hundred new cases OF
families requiring immediate aid, were
reported to the police today and supplies
were furnished as fast as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
MEXICO'S NEW CAVALRY.
Purchasing Horses in This Country
for the Army.

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 27-James w.
Grace. purchasing agent of the War de-
partment of Mexico, arrived here yes
terday for the purpose of purchasing sew
eral thousand horses for the Mexican
army After purchasing such horses as
he may find suitable here he will visit
ST. Louis and Kansas City on the same
mission.
He states that the equipment of the
Mexican army is being constantly i'm
proved, and that it is the intention to
make the cavalry mounts second to none
in the world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
FOOTBALL AND HIGH HATS.
Both Come Under the Ban of the In
diana Legislature.

Indianapolis. Ind, Jan. 27.-Among the
bills recommended for passage in the
house has been one making it unlawful
to play football in the state. The biz
went to the committee on rights, which
decided that it was only fair that the
house should have a fair chance at the
bill.
The bill it stands does not diScrimi-
nate in favor of unprofessional football
The same committee reported faVorably
of the bill prohibiting the wearing of hats
in public gatherings where an admission
is charged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
BOOTH FUCKERS OFFER.
He Tenders the Army's Barracks to
Mayor Strong.

New York, Jan. 27-Booth Tucker,
commander of the Salvation Army in
the United States, telegraphed Chicago
to Mayor Strong, Offering to throw open
the Armys several barracks in this
city to homeless men during the present
distress.
After consultation with the president
OF the board of charities Mayor Strong
intimated that the offer would be ac-
cepted under regulations to be pre-
scribed by the board of health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
NEBRASKA TO HELP.
A Joint Resolution Proposes That
She Aid Chicago.

Lincoln Neb., Jan. 27.-In the senate
Mr.. Canady of Kearney county has in
troduced a concurrent resolution recit-
ing that, whereas, great distress now
exists in Chicago, the people of Nebras-
ka contribute of their surplus food pro-
ducts for the relief of the needy in the
great city.
The resolution names John P A1tgeld
as the person to whom supplies are to
be sent The railroads are asked to
carry the supplies free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
PATTI GROWING STOUT.
Robust, But Still Beautiful and
Charming.

Paris, Jan. 27.-Patti is at the Hotel
Continental, she has grown stouter. but
is still charming Patti beautiful ro-
bust jocund and strong.
She is on her way to Nice, where she
will create the chief role in Andre Pollon-
nais' Dolores" PATHS youth is not per-
sistent, still she has preserved much of
the beauty of her one-time flawleSs voice.
Patti has never wasted her heart in song,
nor leased her vocal chords with cigar
cites and champagne.
Patti goes to Nice 1t is the season
there now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Persons who are troubled with indi-

Persons who are troubled with indi-
gestion win be interested in the exper-
fence of VIM. H. Penn, chief clerk in
the railway mail service at Des Moines,
IA who writes: 1T gives me pleasure
to testify to the merits of Chamber
lain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy For two years 1 have suffer-
ed from indigestion, and am subject to
frequent severe attacks of pain in the
stomach and bowels. One or two doses
of this remedy never fails to give per-
feet relief" Price % and so cents; for
sale by druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Seelv is Indicted.

New York, Jan. 27.-The grand jury
today indicted Herbert Barnum Seely,
James H. Phipps and THEODORE Rich in
connection with the recent dinner given
by Mr.. Seely at Sherry's.
The indictments charge them with
conspiring to procure the indecent ex-
posture of two certain dancing women.
The men will be required to plead to the
indictment in the court Of general ses-
SionS tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
MYSTERIOUS AIR SHIP.
It Is Seen in Daylight by Californian
People.

Lodi. JAN, 27.-The airship craze has
been revived here by the appearance OF
the aerial navigator in daylight Many
people in Acampo, three miles north or
here, saw it the other afternoon sailing
over there.
It was in plain sight as the SUM- It
seemed as big as a small house and look
ed as though it were built of canvas
1t went southeast. Some farmers also
saw 1t on the same day near here. The
ship seemed to be under perfect con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Poland. N. z. Burned.

Utica, N. Y, Jan. 27.-The greater
portion of the village of Poland, Herk-
inner county, was destroyed by fire yes
terday. Citizens fought the flames as
hest they could with bucket lines until
an engine came from Herkimer. The
total loss is estimated at $50, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
WILL MOVE HIS HEAVEN.
schweinfurth Is Looking for a New
Location.

Rockford III, Jan. 27.-George Jacob
Schweinfurth, accompanied by his chief
apostle, John Weldon and Attorney J. c.
WOODBURY. of Byron has gone to Poteau,
]. T., to look up land suitable for the re-
moval of the heaven, which has been
maintained south of this city for a dozen
years.
The trio will spend some time in Ar
kansas and Missouri on the way back
and pick out a location in one or the other
should they find nothing to suit them in
the Indian Territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
It is an Ill Wind. Etc.

Niagara Falls, N. Y.,Jan.27.-The cold
is intense here and the gliteering ice
bridge has formed in the gorge The
frozen spIny upon the trees of the parks
and the faces of the cliffs presents a daz-
zling spectacle and trains are bringing
many sight-seerss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
No Trains at Tacoma.

Tacoma, Wash, Jan. 27.-The snow
storm has so delayed traffic that no
Northern Pacific passenger trains have
arrived from the east since Saturday
The two trains consolidated at Helena
yesterday viii arrive here today, bring
ing several days mail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Postal clerks 10 Meet.

San Francisco, Jan. 27.-The twenty
second national convention of the Rail-
way Mail Service Benevolent associa-
tion will be held in this city during the
week OF March Ia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
a Washington Bank Fails.

Olympia, Wash. Jan. 27.-The First
National bank has closed. Liabilities
$100, 900; assets, 1926, 900. The failure
was caused by the withdrawal of the
state deposit of $35, 000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Over Cleveland,s Veto.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The bill to PEN
sion Jonathan Scott of the Fifth Iowa
cavalry, now living at Oswego, Kan,
the house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
AN rndia Has the Plague.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 27.-The minis
ter for the interior has declared the
whole of India to be infected with the
plague.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Prize FIGHT Bill Passed the House.

San Francisco, Jan. 2T.-The bill in
troduced to permit glove contests to
take place in Nevada passed the as
sembly by a vote of 20 to 9, the license
being increased to 81 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Senator Aliens Daughter Wed.

Madison. Neb., Jan. 27.-Niss Lulu
Allen, eldest daughter of United States
Senator Allen. was married yesterday
to Mr. Daniel Lynch of Platte Center,
NRb
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27

If the hair is falling out, or turning
gray, requiring a stimulant with nour-
ishing and coloring food, Hairs Vege-
table Sicilian Hair Remover is just the
specific
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-30
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

A thief broke into the store Of Joseph
Goldsmith near Fourteenth and Douglas
streets and distracted couple of caps and a
half dozen ear muffs.
Burglars made an attempt to enter the
residence of John Stevens, 2510 South
Twenty-fourth street, but were scared away
before they had chance to accomplish their
design.
The police are looking for NJ D. Case on
a warrant which charges him with the lar
ceny as bailee of box of tools belonging
to William F. Lyon. Lyon lives near Twen-
tieth and Lake streets.
President VA e. Stillwell of the Omaha &
st. Louis, the Omaha, Kansas City & East
erp and the Kansas City, Pittaburg & Gulf
railroads has agreed to address the CONNER
cal club on the evening OF January 7.
S. G. Davis while laboring under a heavy
load OF stimulants went into the house kept
by Birdie Finley, 1921 Capitol avenue, and
after kicking the chandeliers down is said
to have assaulted the woman. He was locked
up.
Yesterday morning some thief stole about
$3.50 worth of surveyors Instruments out of
the Office of c. +. Fawes in the Board OF
Trade building. The property is said to have
been located by the police, but the thief is
still at large.
Richard Rice, an old-time petty thief, who
has given the police much trouble in the
past, was charged in Judge Gordon's court
this morning with the theft OF a silk shawl
belonging to j. Lawrie Wallace. Rice was
given thirty days in jail. v
Assistant Counsel Chamberlain OF the
Northern Pacific railroad company, located at
St. Paul, Is in the city taking evidence in
a personal damage suit. While here he is
the guest OF Clerk Hills Of the federal court,
who is former st, Paul citizen.
General Fields, an old negro, was
brought before Judge Gordon yesterday
on charge Of larceny. The complainant
was ]. f. Faux, who alleged that he had
left a trunk with Fields In a room at 902
South Sixteenth street. and that while In
his possession it had been riaed Of a bolt
OF cloth and various other articles. The
things were recovered by the police and
identified by Faux. In the trial this morn
ing there was no evidence showing that
Fields had committed the theft. SO he was
discharged.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-30

wAHoo, NEB., Dec. 2e.-Cspecial)-N. B.
Berggren of this city purchased 1000 sheep
In Wyoming some months ago, shipped them
to Butler county and sold them to a man
named Heenan, near Ulysses, taking Hee-
mans note in payment. Heenan In turn sold
the sheep to a man named Clark, at Ulysses
who mortgaged them to Rice Bros, & Nixon
OF South Omaha. Some weeks ago Mr. Berg.
gren went TO Ulysses and brought the sheep
to his farm near this city, and last Friday
evening Rice Bros, sent parties TO this city to
take possession OF the animals. Berggren
refused to give them up without a legal
course Accordingly an action was COM
menced In the district court, a writ was
issued and placed in the hands OF Sheriff
Buck. who took possession of the sheep and
delivered them to Rice Bros. & Nixou, and
they were shipped from here Tuesday eveu-
ing. Both parties claim the sheep, and 1t will
probably take the courts to settle the owner
ship. The sheep we're appraised at $5,600
Rice Bros & Nxons mortgage Is about
81 600.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-30
LINING UP FOR THE FIGHT
Ohio Legislators Are Rushing Toward
Columbus.
ALL INTERESTED IN SENATORIAL coNres'
Anti-Hannnites Spring n Candidate
for spcnkcr-Mpny Democrats
Refuse to Go Into n
Fusion.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec 29.-There was an 10
flux OF legislators tonight aod the scenes
about the hotel lobbies indicated that the
senatorial election is the absorbing question,
although the scramble for place in the organ
ization Of the house aud senate is lveler
than for several sessions.
That the anti-Hanna republicans, led by
Charles Kurtz, will test the strength Of their
forces In the organization OF the legislature
was indicated by the unofficial announcement
that Representative Mason OF Cleveland
would oppose Representative Boxwell OF War
rem county for speaker. Mr.. Mason, accom-
panied by Representative Bramley of Cleve-
land, both OF whom are known to be un-
friendly to Senator Hanna opeoed headquar-
ters at the Great Southern hotel today, und Il
was generally understood that the anti-Hanua
men would conduct their campaign from that
place. On the question Of his candidacy for
the cpeakership Representative Mason is non-
committal.
1t Is significant that the democratic state
headquarters arc located in the same hotel.
Allen o. Myers Is the apparent leader OF the
democrats In the proposed fusion with the
antl-Hanna republicans. Mr.. Myers has
given 1t out that the democratic members of
the house will support Representative Mason
for speaker and c. II. Gerrish Of Columbus,
tho house, in opposition to John II. Malloy.
The anti-Haona republicans 1t is generally
understood, are to turn all the other offices
of the house over to the democrats ia con-
sideraton OF the election of the men chosen
by Mr. Kurtz for speaker and clerk
DEMOCRATS NOT HARMONIOUS.
conference of democratic members Of
the legislature and party leaders is to be
held here Friday to discuss the proposed
fusion with the anti-Hanna republicans.
Within the last few days strong opposition
has arisen from certain democrats to the
proposed fusion and it is now certain that
all the democratic members cannot be
whipped into line Several democratic mem
bers who arrived in the city tonight stated
emphatically they would not vote for any one
except democrat for United States senator.
These members will serve their first term
and say that If they voted for any republican
to defeat Senator Hanna they would not be
returned
There was conference OF republican lead
ers at Major Dicks rooms in the Neil this
afternoon and tonight, but it was stated they
were merely talking over the situation.
Major Dick stated that Senator Hanna's re-
election was assured.
1t was significant that Representative
Snyder OF Green county, who was formerly
counted as an anti-Hanna man, con-
spicuous at Major Dicks headquarters and
working in Senator Hannas interests. Sew
eral republican members upon their arrival
today were claimed by Mr.. Kurtz's lieuten-
ants as opposed to Senator Hanna, but OH
for him. While Mr. Kurtz denies himself
to all public interviews, he still asserts to
his confidential friends that Senator Hanna
will be defeated.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-30
Nebraska News Notes.

A farmers institute will be held at Au-
burn January IL.
Five men have been arrested at Lodge Pole
on the charge of stealing coal from railroad
cars.
Pawnee people have run the slot machines
out of town and now they propose to put a
stop to raffies.
John Mustermfn, 10y working in the
Norfolk sugar factory fell down a pair OF
stairs and broke his leg.
Someone entered the house Of Mrs. S.
Kierstead Of Tilden DUNG her temporary
absence and stole $25 in money.
The saloons at North Platte have been
compelled to take down the blinds and tip
piers must take their drinks in full view OF
the public.
Work on the creamery and cheese factory
for Pender will begin at once. Some twelve
or fifteen carpenters will be employed and
the process of building and placing the ma
chinery pushed with rapidity.
Ernest Bingham, living near Barneston,
was attacked by wildcat. AS he only had
a wooden bucket as weapon Of defense, the
wildcat escaped after leaving its trade mark
on several parts of Mr.. Bingham's anatomy
The bond election in the Mitchell irriga-
tion district in SCOTS Bluff county resulted
in practically unanimous vote for the issu-
ance of the bonds. One vote was cast against
in the west district but the vote in the cen
trail and east divisions was unanimous.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-30
MEET TO DISCUSS ECONOMICS.
Pay Tribute to Departed President.
General Francis A. walker.

CLEVELAND, Dec 2e.-fhe convention Of
the American Economic association opened
today In the Chamber OF Commerce building
with an address of welcome by Prof. T. II.
Giddngs Of Columbia university, who pre-
sided. He eulogized the late president OF the
association, General Francis A. Walker, who
died during the present year. He declared
MIN to be not only great economist but
a great man. He thought the convention
should give close attention to purely eco
nomic subjects In sociological sense rather
than to psychological theories.
Carroll ID. Wright. United States commits
sloner of labor, told OF the progress of the
Labor bureau investigation Of the municipal
distribution of water, gas and electric light
He did not discuss the merits or demerits OF
municipal ownership. The discussion was
closed by Prof. J. II. Gray of the Northwest
ern university.
AT noon the Economic association ad-
journed and met the American Historical So
ciety at luncheon, where Senator NJ. A.
Hanna met the guests and made brief ad
dress to the members.
During the afternoon the Political Science
association of the central states, which met
with the Economic association decided to
give up Its organization.
Tho delegates to the Economical associa-
tion and tho Historical association conven-
tions were the guests this evening OF Mr.
Harry Garfield, with whom they took tea.
Later the two associations had joint
meeting under the auspices of the historians,
at which there was n discussion upon the
opportunities for American students of his
tory and economics in Europe. Prof. Charles
s. Haskins of the University of Wisconsin
opened with paper on Historical Studies
ait Paris" He was followed by Prof. o. j..
Thatcher Of the University OF Chicago on
Opportunities for American Students of His
tory in Germany" and Prof. II. NJ. stephens
of Cornell closed with paper on "Oppor>
tunities for the Study Of History at Oxford
and Cambridge"
This evening Labor Commissioner Carroll
d. Wright delivered an address at the Will
son Avenue Jewish temple on "The Solution
of the Labor Problem before large audi
cnCe