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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
TO AGE WHISKY.
Impurities Removed by Electricity
An Invention of Great Import
ance to Distillers.

st. Louis. July 9.-FuseI oil and other
impurities can be removed from whisky
by electricity without changing the
proof
The discovery is of vast Importance
to western distillers and wholesale
dealers, as it is thought the treating of
whisky in this manner can be done
without violation of the internal reve-
nue. laws. 1t means an enormous inn
provement in whisky and probably an
advance in the price of new whisky will
follow the development of the process.
Impurities in other whisky can be re-
moved in a like manner. What for
merly required three years in mellow
ing whisky can be done by this pro-
cess in few days, thus permitting the
dealer to turn over his money many
times, while heretofore it was tied up
in a government warehouse
The officials in the internal revenue
office have completed a series of inter-
esting tests by the recently invented
electrical process. The test showed that
a very large percentage of the fusel oil
and other impurities were removed
without changing the proof.
The whisky was mellowed as If by
age. The liquor is sprayed into a glass
retort and an electrical current of 200
volts is passed through the mist. The
impurities are separated and the ref
use flows out of one end of the appara-
tus, while the refined liquor flows out
of the other. Orrin w. Swift is the
inventor.
A number of the foremost wholesale
whisky dealers in St. Louis laughed
when a reporter informed them of Or
rim w. Swifts discovery and of the
claims made for it. They are of one
mind when it comes to a question of
making new whisky taste like the aged
article. In the language of Mr.. F. A.
Bensburg of POS Walnut street. a man,
might as well claim to have discovered
a process for making a 5-year-old gel
ding in a minute out of young colt,
as to claim to be able to make old whis-
ky out of the new liquor by a few
passes of electricity. In other words,
the Swift claim is against nature.
Mr.. Bensburg has been in the whisky
business for nearly thirty years. He
says with pardonable pride that if there
is anything that could work such Won
derS with whisky Mr.. Swift claims
to do he CBensburg) would come pretty
near knowing what that element was.
LAS far as removing fusel oil is con-
cerned,'' said MIR. Bensburg, I'VE don't
want the oil removed at all. The s.
cent whisky you buy on the levee has
the fusel oil and other impurities re-
moved, and you wouldn't drink that
whisky if you wished to indulge in a
smile, would you? The scent whisky
is chemically the purest you can get.
In fact it is but little else than alcohol.
1t is the fuSel oil in whisky that i'm
parts to the liquor its bouquet and fla
Vor.
There is a wide difference between
mellowing new whisky and the mel
lowing of a three-year-Old article I'M
til it tastes like a five-year-old brand.
But, so far as 1 can see, Mr.. SWift's
discovery is Of absolutely no value to
diStillerS"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
ELKINS' MODEST DENIAL.
He Says He Has Plenty of Irons in
the Fire in w st v rginia

Parkersburg, July Ex-senator Elkins
in a dictated dispatch to the Wheeling
Intelligencer minister to Colombia
Harris paper) says:
Il hope that the Intelligencer does
not expect me to deny every silly story
which appears about me in Democratic
newspapers. 1 have heard of several
lately. L shall say this however, in re-
spect to the story of Elkins and rub
Der: There is not one iota of truth in
it, so far as it affects me, from begin
ming to end. 1t is absolutely false.
There can sometimes be found a. lit
tie bit OF foundation for a well told
yarn. One which is false in fact may
have a grain of truth in its details; but
IT, story is without even that much to
recommend it.
My newspaper friends must believe
me to possess untold wealth. They
have me in submarine cable companies
I never heard of. in stock companies of
which 1 have no knowledge and in Var.i-
GUS enterprises in this country and out
of it. I have in West Virginia as much
as l care to handle."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
Reasons Why Cham berlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
DIV is the Best.

l. Because it affords almost instant
relief in case of pain in the stomach,
collie and cholera morbus.
2 Because it is the only remedy that
never fails in the most severe cases of
dysentery and diarrhoea.
g. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure chronic diarrhoea.
4. because it is the only remedy that
will prevent bilious collie.
5. Because it is the only remedy that
will cure epidemical dysentery.
6. Because it is the only remedy that
can always be depended upon in cases
of cholera infantum.
Z. Because it is the most prompt and
most reliable medicine in use for bowel
complaints.
8. Because it produces no bad results.
9. Because it is pleasant and safe to
take.
10. Because it has saved the lives of
more people than any other medicine in
the world.
The % and soc sizes for sale by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
OVER so PEOPLE
Rendered Unconscious by an Electric
Storm at a Picnic.

Portsmouth, O., July "a remark
Wheelersburg broke up one of the larg-
est picnics ever held near here, that of
the Young Mems Catholic Institute. The
lightning was almost incessant and
more than fifty people were rendered
unconscious at one time.
The most serious case was that of
Miss Bertha Long, who had not recov-
cred consciousness this afternoon. The
grounds were flooded and several minor
injuries were reported from flying limbs
of trees. Tents and booths were blown
down and several thousand people
drenched.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
OHIO PENITENTIARY PAYS.
For the First Time the State Prison
Earned $2,2SO

Columbus, O., July AT last the
penit entiary is self-susta ming.
Warden Coffin today made his report
for the past month to the board of
managers, which convened today. The
report showed that in June the insti-
tuition had earned for the state s., 2s0 so
over and above all expenses. This
makes the average balance for the past
four months on the right side of the
ledger. and is the best showing the
penitentiary has made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
SOCIETY MAN FINED 81.
Pulled Trolley Off Wire When Car
Refused to Stop.

Springfield, O., July 9.-Mr. Harry
Bretney, manager of the Bretney tan
neries and prominent in society circles,
who was arrested recently for obstruct-
ing the street railway traffic, was allow
ed to plead guilty in police court today
and was fined 81 and costs.
Mr.. Bretney recently pulled the troll
ley off a car because the motornan
would not stop between crossings for
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09

Thin or gray hair and bald heads, sc
displeasiCg to many people as marks OF
age may be averted for a long time
by using Halls Hair Remover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. lip and ia West Sth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09
Mineral " at r.

The finest in the west Come and try
it J. W. PHILLIPS,
612 w. Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-09

ST. Louis. July 9.-FuseI oil and other
impurities can be removed from whisky
by electricity without changing the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

After q sllght pause the presidential
carriage rolled down the avenue to the
rear OF the cavalry squsdrop. Presi-
dent Cleveland with Major Mckinley
OH the lett leaned back with smile on
his face. He looked pleased, but did
not return tho salute Of the crowds.
Major Mckinley raised his hat In
nck now Judgment Of the cheer. He
looked noticeRbly pale, and the cad,
almost stern look about his firm.set
mouth, suggested the grave respond.
bliities about to be assumed.
with the President and Msjor
MoKiuley in the carriage were
Senators Sherman and Mitchell. Be-
hind the presidential carriage riding
In tolitary state was Mr.. John Addison
Porter, the secretary Of the President
slsct. In the third carriage were
Attorney General Harmon, Score.
taties Lamont anu Carlisle. The
fourth contained Postmaster General
Wilson and Secretary Herbert; the
flth, Secretary Francis and Morton,
and the sixth and last, General Miles
and members of his staff. The black
huree troop forming the Presidents
sscJrt fell In at the rear OF the car
TiHges.
Following tho Cleveland troop came
Col. Cecil Clay, COMMANDER of the
District OF Columbia National guard
with glitteriDg staff OF aides. There
were 200 men In this divisioD, all In
the uniform OF the National guard.
The !iNo moved down the avenue
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

than the decorations OF the private
buildings are those OF the public de-
partments. Every department, fro m
the interior 10 the state, war anu navy
building has thrown abroad all It's
store off bunting In honor OF the day.
THE PRESIDENTS ESCORT.
The regular troops which form the
escort of the presidential party to the
Capitol began to form In front OF the
White House at 8 O'Clock. Police
filled tine center o. the street AMI the
crowds packed tho sidewalks to eud oca.
ton.
Looking down from the Capitol
windows there was little earth or
pavement to he seen, because of the
masses OF hums ity spread ovor 1t all.
The space in front OF tho platform
where the new President was to take
the cath ami deliver the official salu.
tary Was carly occupied and people
suresd over the grounds between the
Capitol steps aud library.
TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
At 1915 the mace OF humanity
packed arOup the EDbitt house parted
right AMI left beiofo troop a, Ohlo
National Guard, the famous back
horse troop Of Cleveland, which
formed IN waiting for the President
elect. Major Mckinley entered the
open carriage drawn by four horses
aud the Cleveland troops fell In be.
hind. The President-elect was
chesred generously during his short
ride.
AT 1920 Mckinley, accompanied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

tied with CANVASS froute, painted In
initiation OF brown stone, which tends
to make IN imposing display.
From thence on TO the foot of the
Treasury, at Fifteenth, the decorations
are OF u slightly different character.
This ls the region OF newer and more
inposing buildingf, though the avenue
IL not the place ~ Washington to fiua
the best specimens OF business archi-
lecture, but the larger stores
and office buildings arc weslthier
than those to the eastward OF
Seventh street and they decorate with
NOR OF real bunting and ltsl OF print
musl u and osmtric. Beside the BAN
ners floating from the roofs, there ale
streamers from the c0rnices to the
awning rods on the Sidewalk, res,
white and blue most frequently but
almost az often come other gGy AMI
striking G, mb.natloDs throwing the
mere architect raj features OF the
uuiI1ins into! GDtyanee, and lend.
lug , carnival air TO the ordinarily
prosaic struciures. Garlands OF REQ,
white and blue In incRndescont lighta
md mingled with the bunting to be
flashed at night into brilliant dis
play VI cOlOrs AID few shields anu
painted cnblens help 10 ill in the
blank wa spaces.
But more substantial and extensive
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

compass partisan ends by Disregard
or n perversion OF the rules. Yet /
t1ink ~ safe to say the result, however
| Statutory, will b. dearly purchased by
departure from the methods pres
cribed by the Senate tor it's own
guidance. A single Instance thus
INDICATED might prove the fOrerunne
OF untold evils. II will be recorded for
precedent, and many an error by
the same example will rush into the
state.
Itlmust not be forgotten hat the rules
governing thIs boJy gre founded re p
In human ex p' Renee, hat til y are the
result OF Centuries OF tireiess efforts In
legislative halls, TO render stable and
secure tho rights whicn have been
achieved by It's rulsrs. By liz rules the
Senate wisely nxss the limits to its
own Iowur. or those who clamor
against tho Senate and its methods Of
procedure, 1t may he truly said: They
know not what they do.
in this chamber aioue are preserved,
without Restraint, two essentials Of
wise legislation ami Of Z iOd govern
ment-the right OF Amendment and
debate. Great evils Often result from
nasty legislation, rarely from the
delhy which follows a full discussio ion
and elaboration. Within my num BILE
Judgment the historic Senate--preserv-
ing the unrestricted right OF amend
nent and OF debate, maintaining II
the act the time-honored par.
liameutary methods and amenities
whinh, unfailiug, secure action after
deliberation, possesses in our scheme OF
government value which Caun0t be
IN oasured by woIde. The Senate Ia n
perpetual body. In the terds words OF
an eminent senator now present: HHhe
men who framed the Consultation had
aludled thoroughly all former attempts
ut Republican government. History
waR sirewn with wrecks OF unsuccess.
nj dsmoCraciel j Some times the usur-
patton OF ths executive power; some
times the fickieUess and unbridled
people had brought the popular gov
eminent to destruction -
To guard against these dangers
they placed their chief hope in the
Senate.
This Senate which was organized In
1853 at the ilnuguiai OF the goverr-
ment, abiuee anu Will continue 10
aoide one and the same body until the
Republic Itself shall ba overlhrown or
time shall be no more.
Twenty-fOur senators who have
occupied seats In this chs mber during
| my term OF office are no longer mem :
| hers OF this body. Five Of that mum.
b3r-Staniosu. Colquitt Vance, Stock.
BRUCE anu Wilson-"suat cred with
the contentious OF the hall"--iull Of
years aud Of bonors, have passed from
earthly sceneB. TIE fall OF the gaSel
will conclude the long and honorable
terms Of service OF other senators, who
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

WASHINGTON, March "A sound
nights rest put Mr.. Mckinley in
perfect condition for the exhansiing
functions OF the day. The President.
elect IL an early riser and few hotel
guests were awake when he opened
his door at bslf.past elk O'Clock and
called greeting 10 Msssis. Daugherty
and Gprdner. the New York detectives
who have watched his every move
since the train arrived from Canton.
Abner Mckinley dropped Ia for
few minutes chat. Then the Presi-
dent-elect turned his attention 10 come
personal mail.
Breakfast for Mr.. and Mrs. McKiD-
ley was aerved in their private siitipg
room.
While break fasting tho President.
elect admitted bic family physician,
VINO expressed qualification at tue
| excellent con ition OF his patient.
Tine fret OIL cisl caller was Chair.
man Bel, OF the inaugural committee.
After breakfast the President.elect
came down TO the corridor OF the ho;el
for few moments. He greeted pleas.
antly few persons, including news
paper men and an irrepressible Ger.
man, who insisted on shaking HANDS
with the President OF the Uaited
States.
The President-elect met his mother
In the corridor, kissed her tenderly,
AMI in sffectionate terms iIguiTed
after her health, then led her gently
Into the sitting room and placed her In
warm corner on sofa lounge.
At half past nine O'Clock Clarence
Chaplin, the barber, shaved the
President elect.
Meanwhile callers began to increase
in number although few were ad.
mitteu to the reserved portion OF the
house. A great bunch OF American
beauty roses was received from local
msgnate Tor Mrs. Mckinley.
At five minutes To 10 Senators Sh,r.
man and Mitchell (Wis.) OF the Ecu.
ate committee, appointed to conduct
the Inauguration, appeared and an
nounceu that they had come to esc)rt
the PresideDt.elect to the Capitol.
Five minutes after ten the President
elect emerged from the reception rom
on the arm OF Senator Shermss. Be-
hind him came Secretary Porter with
Senator Mitchell OF Wisconsin. Cap.
tain Heisted, Of the army, ana Abner
Mckinley brought up the rear and
kept back the people who pressed upon
the party.
AS the Presidsnt-elect emerged from
the private entrance OF the EbbIt
House ON l4ih street, there was roar
of applause that shook the building.
The street was packed with soliu
mass OF people through which tho
carriage could scarcely be driven.
While the police struggled TO clear tbs
paseage through the crowd, the Pfesl-
dent.elect stood at the head OF the
granite steps and bowed HE acknowi.
edemenis.
The President.eIect took his seat
with Senator Sherman on the rear seat
OF the carriage, Senator Mitchell with
MI. Porter occupying the front seat.
Ten minutes after ten the start was
made for the White House amid re-
nowed cheering by the crowd ana
under the escort OF troop A. Cleve-
LANDS crack cavalry, comprising about
u hundred members, mounted on
black chargers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

| Will be borne ia kind remembran cs by
their associates who remain.
would do violence 10 my feelings II
| failed to expresS my thanks to the
flloials OF this body for the fidelity
with which they have fu lieu their
important dutiss and the timely
ssslstance and uniailing courtesy OF
which l have bsen the recipient,
For the able and distinguished gentle.
man who succeeds me es your
presiding officer, l earnestly invoke
the same oJ-HnsratiOp aud courtesy
you have 60 generously accorded me.
Senators, my parting words have bsen
spoken and l now discharge my !ast
lflcial DUTY, that OF declaring tue
ssnste adjourned without date.
Hobart advanced 10 the Presiding
chair and Tor the fret time exercised
ole ofiiCiA functions by calling the
Senate to order. Hobart moved asid q
Tor Chaplain Mi ilhurn who IN an i'm.
presstve voice delivered the hrs. invO.
cation OF the new Beuate.
As the chaplain closed vice. Presi.
dent Hobart, speaking In strong, we'll
modulsted tones. delivered his intro.
1uct0ry address. He said:
VICE PRECEDENT HoBART's SPEECH
Senators: To have been elected 10
preside over the SUnuie OF the United
states IL distinction which any
ciuZsu would prlzs, anu the mauifes.
latiOn OF confidence which II implies
Ia an honor which L sincerely sppTeci-
ate. My gratitude aud loyalty to the
people OF the country 10 wnom l owe
II rs an honor, anu my duty to you, as
well, demand such a CONSERVATIVE,
equitable and conscientious construc-
JVn aud enforcement OF your rules IS
shall promote the well.beiug ami
prosperity OF the people ami at the
same time conserve the time houored
presidents and established ira iilio 9
which have contributed to make TINS
tribunal the most distinguished Of the
legislative bodies OF the world.
In entering upon the duties of cfilce
to which have been cnoseu, l feel
peculiar deliGacy, for am aware your
pouy with whom 1or a time will be
associated, has had but small voice
In the selection OF its presiding
officer, and that l am called upon TO
conduct your deliberations, while not,
perhaps, your choice Ia point Of either
merit or Illness.
Itw Will be my constant effort to aid
yUus ~ ihi NJ hASyt ia
expedition OF the busine ss OF the Sem
ste, anu may be permitted to express
the belief that such expedition Is too
hope Of the country. All the interests
=. OF gooG government and the advance.
ment toward a higher and better oou-
ditlon OF things, Call Tor prompt and
positive legislation al your hands. To
obslruot the regular course Of wise
anu prudent Legislative action after
the iul Get anu fresst discussion lie
neither consistent with true seustoTiai
courtesy, conducive 10 the welfare o!
the people, nor In compliance With
their Just expectations. While assist
ing IN the settlement OF the grave
questions which devolve upon the
senate, 1t will be my endesvor TO 70
guide Ito deliberations that It's wisdom
may be made fruitful in works, whlls
at the same time exercising such FAIR
ness anu imparElality within the ru o.
OF the Senate as shall deserve, AZ least.
your good opinion for the sincerity OF
my effort
Unfamiliar with your rules and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-04

WAsHINGToN, u. O., March 4.--The
head o, procession appeared Ut the iu-
pugural stand al l:55. When Preside II
| Cleveland and Mr.. Mckinley appeared
on this platform this thrODg broke forth
into prolonged cheers. President
| Mckinley took the oath OF Gtllce ai-
minis,tred by Chief Justice Fuller. A
dazzling enh Inspiring scene spread
| out bsiore Mckinley as he Appeared
| on the steps OF the Senate wing OF the
| Capitol to tnke the oath ana deliver the
inaugural. The sun blszed from, the
| blue sky, an auspicious auguTy for his
Standardization. Except Tor Cleve.
LANDS first Inauguration ia 1856 there
mas Oeea no suc1 idsal day TOR this
| mOmentouR ceremony,
immediately III front, acres OF up.
turned taces were wedged so closely
together on the broad plsza and the
rauiating avenues seemed a vast pave
ment OF human hesds.
The windows OF houses overlooking
the scene were packed. Every avail
sole porch OF tns Ctpito. builiing
was occupied. The terraces in front
were hiIlocks OF humanity.
The broad platform, smothered with
national ilags, on winch the oeremony
occurred, was built out into the crowd
In the form OF "a right angle.
Mckinley faced the park full OF
people from email raised and Garrett
Ell platform decorated with blood red
bunting at the apex VI the angle. The
square space at the juUcture OF the
RJgls was filled with about a thousand
chairs reserved Tor cabinet officers.
senators, representatives, members OF
tins diplomatic corps, the Supreme
court aud other digultaries entitled to
admission TO the floor Of the Senate,
The benches when ran back tier on
tier in both directions were occupied
by those who filleu the Senate gal.
ieries.
Preceded by two military aides Mrs.
Mckinley and party emerged first
from tho SenRt wing AMI were
escorted to seats on the platform in au-
vance Of the procession. Tho future
Mistress OF the White House, heavily
wrapped, rested on the arm OF joan
Addison Porter. She walked come.
what lsebIy and was given a large
leather chair Immediately behind tue
platform from which her husband was
to deliver the inaugural. Mother Nc.
KlBley anu other members OF the
party wsre shown seats Just In the rear.
A parasol was raised TO Protect her
eyes from the glare.
The crowd waited fifteen minutes
before the procession proper appeared.
First came Marshal Wilson OF the
District OF Columbia nnu Mr.. Me-
Kenns, marshal OF the supreme court.
II or an instant the crowd mistoOk
them for the chief actors in the drama
OF tue day ana great shout went up.
Following them came The Justices OF
the supreme Court, Col. Bright,
serReAnt-at.arms, the Senate and Sen.
ave commlttee on arrangements.
Then came Mr.. Mex inley and Mr.,
CLEVELAND, arm In arm. Their ap.
pesrance WAS greeted with thunder.
Gus roar. Cleveland now faced the
inauguration audience for the fourth
time, once more than any other
Preeident.
AS Mckinley walked down ths
platform the yells aid shouts became
dea ening and as he stepped upiu the
raised platform, he ielt compelled 10
acknowledge by bowling right anu left.
He then took MS seal. The press