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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
TO HONOR SHAKESPEARE.
St Louis Elks to Plant Trees From
Avon at His Statue.

St. Louis May 1.-St. Louis will honor
the memory of William Shakespeare Sun
day afternoon when lodge No. of the
brotherhood of Protective Order of ElkS
VIII plant trees around the immortal play
Wrights statue in Tower Grove park
There IS an interesting story connected
with this simple act of placing in Mother
Earth the sprigs that in after years are
eApected TO bend and nod IN the DreeZeS
ana shade and shelter the bronzed figure
Of the Bard of Avon from the wrath of
me elements. Years ago when Adelaide
Nelson stopped in St. Louis one of
her regular tours of the country she paid
1,,,+ visit to the monument IN company
republican, and other prominent ST.
LouisanS. The talented English woman
was struck with the remarkable likeness
and at once exclaimed that it was the
pest statue of Shakespeare she had ever
soon as she returned TO England, to Sc
cure sprIgS of mulberry trees from Strait
ford-on-Avon
4 think they ought to be planted right
here, she said, stamping her foot the
ground vigorously. She left the city
shortly afterward and died suddenly
while still in America. The mulberry
trees from that source never came.
Some years later Booth and Barrett, the
p. LOUIS, and, in company with Lloyd G.
harris, a great personal friend of Bar
heard with interest the necessarily
fulfilled promise of Nelson, and he, there-
T9re resolved to carry out her intentions
he said that when the company Went to
Europe he would go in person to Strait
fozd-on-Avon. get the mulberries and send
l1leIn 10 81 Louis, TO be planted IN front
OF the statue But Barrett also died be-
fore ne got an opportunity to keep his
word
matter and ever bore it in his mind. He
took upon himself the responsibility of
around the monument was beautided in
accordance with the wish and intention
Of Nelson, Booth and Barrett: and the
ceremonies next Sunday are the culmi-
nation OF his endeaVOrS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
FIGHT IN THE WALDORF.
Army Lieutenant and New York
Man About Town Were the
PRINCIPALS.

New York, May Those who stopped
very late in the Waldorf after the re-
ception to the naval officers last night
were treated to a round of fsticuffs, in
which a lieutenant of the United States
navy and well known man about
town We're the principals.
1t was about o'clock this morning
when about 80 persons were sitting
about the tables in the cafe of the no
tel, finishing up the supply of cham
payne which the reception committee
had furnished. Everybody was i'm
mensely jolly, and no thought of trou-
BILE was harbored. as the talk went on.
Suddenly, as if a torpedo had been
exploded, the American lieutenant made
a sharp remark to a civilian.
You lie!" was the angry retort.
Then the right hand of the angry
lieutenant shot out, catching the civil
ian squarely between the eyes. and he
went down in heap among the wine
coolers.
The greatest excitement ensued, but
by the presence of mind of the head
waiter the fighters were separated.
Cool and wise counsel Immediately
prevailed. Apologies for the remark
and the blow were Immediately forth
coming, and all present were pledged to
secrecy, but the story leaked out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
GORDON Benefits GRAVE.
An Unknown Woman Shot Herself in
the Temple.

New York. May IAN unknown woman,
apparently about 45 years old, quietly,
but richly dressed. shot herself in the
steps of James Gordon Benefits mauso-
leun, in Greenwood cemetery. She died
an hour later in the Norwegian hospital.
The woman had been observed for some
time previous wandering about the ceme-
terry She stood for some time in front
of the tomb. and then, walking up to the
entrance, she drew q small silver-chased
revolver from her pocket and pulled the
trigger before the several cemetery EN-
pl6yes who were watching her had a
chance to interfere. There was nothing
found upon the woman that would lead
to the discovery of her identity, with the
possible exception of a wedding ring,
with b. H. to B. r. June 2. 1870 in
scribed upon the inside She wore dark
blue dress black silk stockings, button
shoes and black silk underwear. In the
woman's hand was a slip of paper, on
which were written four words in
French.
In a satchel which the woman carried
We're pair of eyeglasses; several hand
kerchiefs. some marked "A. H and 9TH
GERS H; a writing pad. on which some
thing was written in French and $5-45 in
change. The words on the paper trans
lated in English. are, Gold would not
raise from the dust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
BEER AND TOBACCO TAX.
Revised Dingley Bill Will Obtain
S7O,OOO,OOO in Revenue From
These Articles.

Washington, May There is now
authority for stating that the internal
revenue tax on beer and tobacco is to be
doubled in the revised Dingley bill. The
Republican members of the subcommit-
tee of the senate finance committee
have found it necessary to go outside
customs duties for revenue For the
first time since war days it is frankly
admitted that sufficient revenue for
government purposes cannot be raised
on imports.
The claim is made that the increased
tax on beer and tobacco will never be
felt by the consumer. The internal tax
on beer is not doubled openly, but by
the change in the method of Ievying the
tax At present il is laid on the barrel;
in the revision beer will be taxed on the
amount OF alcohol used in its brewing
and this will double the revenue which
was $35, OO0. 900 last year. The tax on to-
bacco will be doubled and this will
bring in an increase of about $70,o0o,-
900. and will fill up the greater portion
of the deficiency. It may be found nee
essary also to lay still further revenue
taxes, but this has not been decided on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
They Assemble in National Congress
at Cleveland.

Cleveland o. Nav 1.-The national
congress of the Sons of the American
Revolution has brought to Cleveland
many distinguished men, and when the
session of the society opened in the
Chamber of Commerce rooms this
morning, men prominent in various
walks of life were present.
The address of welcome was delivered
by President J. NJ. Richardson of the
Ohio society, and was responded to by
Vice President Gen. Edwin S. Barrett
of the Massachusetts society. Both ad-
dresses We're of an eloquent nature.
The secretary. Gen. Franklin Murphy
of New York, apOlOgized for the absence
of the president, Gen. Horace Porter,
who is busy arranging his affairs pre-
paratory to his departure as ambassa-
dor to France.
The secretary's report showed that the
society has an Organ izatiOn of 5000
members in SO states with a society in
Hawaii.
The reports of c. w. Harl1ins of New
York, Treasurer General Q. Howard
Clark of Washington, register general
and Henry Hall of New Ork, historian
general, were also read, but were of a
strictly routine nature.
The absorbing topic at the morning
session was the proposed union with an
organization bearing a similar name,
the Sons OF the Revolution.
There has been an inclina ton for
months to unite and it is likely the con-
VentiOn will take steps to that end be-
fore it adjourns.
Among those who We're present at
the morning session We're George D.
Todd of Kansas City; Hon. George T.
Wood of Kentucky; Gen. L. B. Brent of
Maryland; J. Warren Cutler of New
York; Captain G. NJ. Williams Of Vir-
ginia; Col. w. w. Strong of Wisconsin,;
Gen. J. c. Breckenridge of Washington;
Eugene F. Endicott of Massachusetts.
Mrs Donald Mclean, the regent of
the New York chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, is here to
represent that branch of the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
HAZERS TAKE HIS LOCKS.
College Boys at Colorado Springs
Take Revenge on One of the
Academy Bows.

Colorado Springs, May Harold
Sanderson, son of prominent Congre-
gational minister of Denver, and at
tending school hare, suffered the loss
of his blond locks a few nights ago at
the hands of a band of irate freshmen
of Colorado college. Sanderson had
by virtue of his beautiful long hair
earned the cognomen of Samson but
the college boys had no regard for this
feature in their frenzy.
Young SandersCn committed an al
legged misdemeanOr which reflected on
the freshman class, and to set revenge
the boys of the abused class laid for
him at an obscure dark place. Soon
Sanderson was seen to dismOunt from
his wheel, when he was approached by
a couple of the Waylayers, who sue
ceeded in leadins him into ambush.
Once in the hands of the offended
youths Sanaerson submitted to the
"hazing'' act. The college authorities
have adopted resolutions denouncing
the proceeding, but the victim of the
plot took the matter calmly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
A SCIENTIST SAVED.
President Banay Of Huntsville College, Survives Serious Illness
Through the Aid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
Frona e RepubEieqaa, CoEarlah,ls. "a.

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gestion. and this with other troubles brought
on nervousness.
"My physician prescribed for me for some
time, and advised me to take a change OF
climate. did as he requested and was some
improved. Soon after, / came here pro-
fessor in physics and chemistry, and later
was financial agent of this college. The
change agreed with me, and for awhile my
health was better, but my duties were heavy,
and again I found my trouble returning.
This time it was more severe and In the
winter / became completely Frustrated. l
tried various medicines and different physi-
clans. Finally, | was able to return to my
duties Last spring / was elected president
of the college. Again / had considerable
entirely cured, began to affect me, and last
fall I collapsed. / had different doctors, but
none did me any good. Professor Bowman,
who is professor of natural science, told me
of his experience with DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People and urged to give
them trial, because they had benefited him
in a similar case, and concluded to try
them.
"The first box helped me, and the second
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l was entirely cured. To-day I am perfectly
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To allay all doubt Prof Barnaby cheer
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LYMAN ]. SCUDDER, Notary Public.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
RIVALRY AMONG RESORTS.
They are All Trying to Capture Nc
Kinley for the Summer

Washington, May 1.-The president is
receiving almost daily invitations from
friends and admirers asking him to
spend his summer outing at different
resorts. Summer residences in the
mountains and at the seashore have
been rendered him. Most of the invi-
tations come from New England. It
was said some time ago that he had ac-
cepted an invitation to use Ambassa-
dor Hays summer home in the Adiron-
dacks, but this is denied at the White
House.
It is stated positively that the presi-
dent has as yet given no consideration
to the question of where he will spend
the heated term. He will remain at
the White House until congress ad-
iourns and leave for whatever place he
may select as suitable Immediately
thereafter Should congress remain
here until the heat becomes very OPP
pressive, it is entirely possible that
Mrs. Mckinley may leave Washington
before the president does.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
SONG AFFECTS A THIEF
And Causes Him to. Expose His Pals
in Chicago

Chicago, April 9O.-A song rendered
by the choir in the church at Chicago
avenue and Ada street two weeks ago
was responsible for the capture of four
members of the desperate Weir gang
by the police last night.
AS the church was filed with the
song, Where is My Wandering Boy
Tonight" Fred Drenkson, one of the
members of the gang bowed his head
in sorrow. That song marked a turning
point in the young mans life, and to-
day he is a paroIed prisoner, and, it is
said, viii be given his freedom for as
sisting in breaking up one of the most
dangerous gangs of criminals that ever
operated in this city. Property worth
many thousands of dollars has been
stolen, and the police have % charges
against the members of the gang.
Since January, Detective Hamilton
has been collecting evidence against the
gang, and with the confession of DrenB-
son which covered 60 typewriter sheets
of paper, the police say they have the
case complete. The four members ar
rested are: Edward Ernst Henry Weir
and Mrs Henry Weir, and Chas. Zim-
norman. father of the woman. A large
quantity of the stolen property was
found at the Wier house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
ST. LOUIS AIRSHIPS.
Residents Send Up Toy BalloonsWith
Messages to the Finders.


St. Louis, May 1.-The merchants and
business men of North St. Louis have
found a new amusement, and one
which they claim vies with any yet
1t is that of sending up miniature
airships with small cards attached, di
recting the finder of the toy to return
it to the place from whence it was
started, and a suitable reward would
be given. The notion stores are getting
rid of an immense quantity of their
paper balloons. These balloons are at
tached together in groups and are
weighted at the bottom with a small
plank.
They are then taken to the roof of
some convenient dwelling and inflated
in the regular way, after which they
are sent up to the great delight of the
small boys, who are quick to learn the
location in which one of these aerial
toys will most likely make an appear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
MUST STOP FLIRTING.
Order to Students of Boston Univer
sity Law School

Boston, May IA notice has been
posted on the bulletin board at the
Boston university law school intended
to stop firtatfons between the law stu
dents and the "co-eds'' across the
street.
Last fall some of the girls were wont
to sit near the windows that command
ed a view of the entrance to the law
school and smile on favored young men.
One morning the girls found their win
dow panes covered with paint, and that
put a stop to Irritation for the winter.
It has been warm enough recently to
have the girls windows open, but the
law school faculty has interfered by
posting a notice forbidding the law stu
dents to loiter in front of the building.
ANY student who cannot comply with
the order is requested to withdraw from
the school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
PARDON FOR BRAVERY.
Convict Robinson Released for His
Service During a Mutiny.

Governor Leedy has rewarded D.
H. Robinson, a Leavenworth county
convict in the state penitentiary, for
assisting in putting down an insurrec-
ton at the penitentiary a few weeks
ago, by issuing to him an unconditional
pardon
In 1894 Robinson was sent to the pen
1tentiary for seven years, having been
convicted by the LeavenwOrth district
court OF burglary IN the second degree
A few weeks ago d convict, whose
name is unknown to the governor, Sc
GREETED a. coal pick in his cell and late
at night started the insurrectlon by
breaking from his cell and starting to
release a crowd of his cOnfederates,
who were to assist in the break for lib
erty. Hearing the disturbance, and
followed by Robinson, Warden Lands
rushed upon the scene.
Robinson seized the mutinOuS con-
Wet and after a severe struggle sue
ceeded in throwing him upon the floor
and held him there until assistance ar
rived, whereupon the unruly prisoner
was irOned and taken to a safe place
In the melee Robinson was cut about
the face and head with the pick in the
hands of his fellow convict, but he
pluckily held on and succeeded in over
towering his burly antagonist.
While at the penitentiary few days
ago Governor Leedy held long con-
ference with Robinson, the result of
which is the pardon, issued today with
out the knowledge Of the convict. 1t
TvilI he a pleasant surprise to Robinson
and it is an act of gratitude on the
part of the governor, who said today:
1.-The crime for which Robinson was
sent to prison was a small matter COM
pared with the service he rendered
Warden Lands, who might have been
murdered by the unIuly convict who
made a break for liberty. Armed with
a ponderous coal pick he started to get
out, and Robinson's action very likely
prevented him from either greatly in
Turing or killing anyone. The action
Of Robinson under the circumstances,
in my opinion. deserves recognition
and reward, and have gone as far as
I could to do BOTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
HOGS AND TROUT MIX.
The La Plata Hatchery Loses a Large
Percentage of It's Fry.

Denver, May Hogs have caused a
loss to the state during the past winter
of 100000 young trout at the La Plata
state fishery, near Grand Junction.
The cause of this disparity in pro-
duct appears to lie in some maligant
property of the water used in the ialcu-
batting troughs which proves fatal to
trout eggs, Last winter the superin-
tendent of the hatchery set 100000 eggs
in the incubators, and out of this num-
Der only $4,000 have produced trout fry.
AS a result of an investigation he
made the superintendent of the hatch
cry reported to Warden Swan that he
believed hogs had caused all the trou-
bic These hogs belong to two ranch
men in the neighborhood of the hatch
cry. The pens are located in gulch a
short distance above the hatchery, and
here the springs from which the water
supply for the incubatOrs is obtained
have their source. It is believed that
the seepage from the hog pens pollutes
the springs, so that the water furnished
to the trout eggs becomes poisoned.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
STEALS $4,000.
After Being Honest IS Years David
a. Hays Yields to Temptation.

St. Louis, May david H Hays, for
eighteen years cashier of the St. Louis
postofffce, has been arrested, charged
with the embezzlement of $15,003.
The information was sworn to by In
spector Joe Johnson of the St Louis
division, who has been examining the
books for the past week Mr.. Hays
was arraigned before United States
commissioner James Craig. The ac-
cused waived examination and was held
to the federal grand jury in the sum of
$4,000 He at. once left the commits
sioner's office and went to his home in
Webster.
The shortage was made good by c.
M. Hays, general manager of the Grand
Trunk railroad, who came here several
days ago on receiving word of his bro
theirs trouble. Despite this the Wash
ington officials have sent word here to
begin the prosecution. The accused is
afflicted with heart disease and may
not live to stand trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
FINDLAY'S WAR RECORD.
a Demand Made That He Show Proof
of Having One.

George FindIay Of this city is the
state candidate for the position of in
ternal revenue collector for Kansas.
The claim is made that he is an old
soldier, a member of the G. A. r. and
secured a captains commission during
the rebellion.
Some of Findlay's opponents have cal
led upon him to exhibit his war rec
ord.
Findlay is young Dave NTulvane's can
didate which means also that Leland is
for him. In Washington much stress
has been placed upon the fact that he
Is one of the ''oId comrades a claim
which is now denied by those who are
against him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01
STUCK ON esRUssIA BELIEF
His Money Belonged to Other People
and Clarence Barton Will An
sWer to the Law.

New York, May 1.-The police here
have under arrest Clarence Barton, 81
years old, who is wanted by the author
tiles of Ogden, Utah, for stealing 5000
from the Utah Loan & Trust company
of Ogden He will be held pending
the arrival of requisition papers. Bar
ton has a brother in the employ of the
bank, and as he had been hanging
around there for three or four days
visiting him, suspicion was directed to-
ward him.
While the bank officials were keeping
the matter secret, Barton left Ogden
and went to Jacksonville, Fla, where
he spent money lavishly. He paid an
$500 mortgage on a house kept by Belle
Olive alias Russia Belle and then
married Belle Olives daughter, who IS
known as the "Wanderer." Barton and
wife came to this city in March last.
He had no money when arrested but
had a lot of pawn tickets for diamonds
and jewelry. Mrs. Barton was i'll in
bed and Barton claimed to be suffer-
ing from appendicitis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-01

A reporter recently called at this famous
seat of learning and was shown into the room
When last seen by the reporter Prof Barn
ably was in delicate health. To-day he was
apparently in the best of health. In re-
Spouse TO an inquiry the professor said:
''Oh, yes, am much better than for some
time. I am now in perfect health; but my
recovery was brought about in rather a
peculiar way"
SVEN to begin ~ at the beeipning.,, said
the professor, al studied too hard when at
school, endeavoring to educate myself for
the professions. After completing the COM
mon course / came here, and graduated from
the theological course. entered the min
istry, and accepted the charge of a United
Brethren Church at q small place in Kent