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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
APPEALS TO M'KINLEY.
Secretary of the Cuban League Pre-
sents a Petition to the President.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Berkley Baltch,
secretary Of the Cuban league, was
granted an audience yesterday by
President Mckinley, to whom he pre-
sented an extended argument in be-
half of the Cuban insurgents.
The argument, which, in form of
petition, sets forth that the petitioners
appeared in the name of those who
have died for the cause of freedom in
Cuba and those who are still ready to
give their lives for this cause, and also
as representing the sentiment OF ma
jority of the people of the United
States.
After referring to the three wars in
Cuba for liberation from a tyrannical,
corrupt and alien government, the pc
titiOn asserts that without the indirect
aid given by the United States gov
ernment to Spain, the patriots would
be further advanced in their struggle
Spain, it is declared, has lost Cuba as
far as the present population is con-
cerned, but if she is permitted to con-
tinue the work of eXterminating the
nOn-combatants, she may possibly re-
conquer the island.
It is asserted, however, that under
the squeezing method which is the pol
icy of the governing classes of Spain,
the revolution will surely begin again
Autonomy is pronounced a foolish
dream, as it is evident that neither
side understands it, wishes it, or could
administer it. Spain clearly offers it to
amuse this government and to gain
time, the petition says
1t is asserted that a majority of the
people in this country desire to see
Cuba free, and that the people believe
that the assistance has been given to
Spain and withheld from the patriots
on account of the Influences that ema-
mates from great financial interests,
usually afraid of patriotic aggressive
movements
The people it is claimed have hoped
for action favorable for Cuba from the
present administration and have pa
tiently waited to give the administra-
tion time to act, but that patience is
now exhausted.
AS to annexation it is declared that
very few Cubans and still fewer Amer
leans desire immediate annexation, but
independence is clearly due to Cuban
valor and sacrifice. In conclusion, the
petitioners insist that it is our duty
and self-interest to recognize the bel
ligerency and logically following this
the independence of the republic of
Cuba.
President Mckinley promised to give
the arguments careful consideration.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
CROKER AFTERPARKHUR
Says he" Has a Vicious Tongue and
His Example a Dangerous One.

New York, Dec. Sat Lakewood to-
day Richard Croker paid his respects to
the returned DR.. Parkhurst, in a con-
versation half in the nature of a public
interview. He said:
There is not a man in New York
whose tongue is more vicious. whose ex-
ample is more dangerous, who has scat
tered more that is bad over the great
city He vilifies his fellow men, he
who poses as a preacher of the Gospel
He sets up the example of falsehood
to the corruption of the young and in
nocent. Is this the lesson he wishes
His dabbling in politics results in
more corruption of people previously
innocent than any other thing that has
happened in this country Pretending
to be a force making for good he de-
Veloped into a. force that worked out in
overlooking measure evil and injury to
morality beyond comprehension. The
people of common sense who hold
truth in full respect, and who abhor
hypocrisy, are done with men of the
ParkhurSt type" p"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03

who says "our baby to his wife when
it cries, instead of your baby"
When an agent" calls on a certain
AtchisOn woman, she receives him cor
daily, and then talks religion to him.
Unless a newspaper praises man oc-
casiOnally, it is abused, and when it
does praise one, it is accused of being
bought"
Women never speculate and gossip
about other women as wildly as poll
ticians gossip and speculate about 9th
er politicians.
The season is here when a man
works for all it is worth the excuse
that he has taxes to pay. He really
wouldn't be happy if he didn't have
taxes to pay, and consequently had no
excuse when his wife wants money, or
no reason for bowling when he finds
that she is spending some.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
MORE ABOUT THE DUKE.
Another Joke Pertaining to the DUO
de Paris.

The handbil gotten out by the Elks
has caused no end OF fun for them. A
well known man stepped into Nc
Manus' store the other day and said:
Good for you; if there is anything I
am glad to see, it is to have a man
announce himself as the Workingman's 5
friend and the enemy of the corpora
tions-''
But" said McManus.
mo excuses, L tell you; it is all right
and you are just the proper sort. Stick
to it."
Let me explain cried McAIanus.
-;+45 GU DO not need ,53in 10 explain, n4 am
you"
but the election is over" said Nc
Manus.
well, I voted for you just the
same" said the first speaker.
Il mean said McManus, that I
am not running for public office"
oh said the first speaker, Just
an advertising dodge. Well, it's a good
one. I was just Joking, anyway"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
40 MILES AN HOUR
On the Water is Contemplated for
Russia's New Torpedo Boats.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The navy de-
partment has received information to
the effect that Russia is about to be-
come possessed of three new torpedo
boats that will be easily the fastest
war craft in the world, being capable
of the enormous speed of 3S knots
per hour. with every proba bility of
making 40 knots when pressed. This
great speed demands greater power
than can be supplied by ordinary en-
gines, so that the boats will be driven
by steam turbines, having four sepa-
rate shafts with three screw propellers
on each shaft. The contract for the
three boats has already been placed
with an English firm. The high speed
requirement is based upon the wonder
full performance of the little 'Turbina, "
which has run at the rate of nearly 40
miles per hour.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
TOBACCO PILING UP.
6o,ooos Bales Accumulated in Cuban
Warehouses.

Havana, Dec "A delegation from
the city of Pinar Del Rio, consisting of
the mayor of that place and 200 mer-
chants, planters and agriculturists, of
all political parties, called upon Sen
or Canalejas, the special commission
er of Spain, today, and represented to
him the necessity for the expectation of
leaf tobacco, of which, they added, there
were GO, 600 bales in warehouses.
The delegation requested the COM
missioner to use his influence with
Capt. Gen. Blanco to bring about such
expectation.
Senior Canalejas promised that he
would make proper representations to
the government on the subject.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
GOLD MAKER BRICE.
Furnaces in the Factory in Full Blast
But No Gold shown Yet.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-The furnaces of the
Metallurgical company, Low avenue
and Thirty-ninth street, are still in full
blast, and Alchemist Brice. the gold
doors and barred windows.
The directors of the company said
Mr.. Brice, have decided that no furth-
er information shall be given out about
our factory We have been ridiculed,
but we don't care for that"
Mr.. Brice spoke with a show of per-
smiled mysteriously when asked to tell
how much gold he had made during the
past week. You wouldn't believe me
If l told you" he said. Nor would the
public believe it.
Then, as he began to trust in the
credulity Of humanity a little more, the
great possessor of the gO1d-laylng goose
secret said that he was getting greater
results as to gold than he had expected.
This has been noticeable especially to-
day. he said, when we took out $500
pounds, he said quickly. We have
our plant completely equipped to re-
duce the ore after we have produced it.
The silver is now of small value as the
gold runs higher. We generally throw
aside the silver buttons until enough
accumulate to form 1.006-ounce ingot.
gots."
Growing more confidential. Mr.. Brice
told the reporter that the company was
making profit of 80 cents on every
dollars worth of gold they made. Mr.
Brice repeated the statement made by
him few days ago that his ore was
running SO Is ounces of gold to the
ton. The last output this morning
was far richer than that he added,
however.
When asked if they were really max
ing gold, Mr.. BFice. smiled on the ques-
toner and said: The best evidence
OF our success is that we are running
and will continue to run. We didn't
put $25, 1000 in that plant for pleasure
nor before we had proved every step
OF our way. Our expenses are now $3.50
day, and we are running without
stop"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03

hold another meeting soon to come to
some agreement about the reduction to be
made. When that is done they will re-
port the result of their labors to the coun-
ell and some kind Of an ordinance will
undoubtedly be passed.
There will be less trouble with the gas
ordinance. The committee has found
that the usual rate charged for gas is ST.
while in Topeka it ranges from s1.35 to
Sl-65 The gas ordinance will fix the
rate at 81.
There may be more trouble in enforcing
the new gas ordinance, because there has
been no special legislation that queS-
ton, while the legislature has said espe-
c1ally that the rates for water may be re-
Vised at anY time.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
GLOBE SIGHTS.

No ice man ever gets up enough Ice.
No hotel dinner is as good as the
bill of fare reads
A man who eats too fast does not
like to be told of it.
The man in need of sympathy, is also
usually in need Of energy.
All agents talk a good deal about
things being for your own good
If you want the women torn to pieces,
get the dry goods clerks at it.
Our idea Of strictly just man is one
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
THORN'S SENTENCE.
Murderer of Guldensuppe to Be
ElectrOcuted Early in
January.

New York Dec.3.-Martin Thorn, con-
victed on Monday Of the murder of Will
liam Guldensuppe. was today sentenced
to be eIectrocuted in the week begin
ming January 1O,1S9S.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
BESET BY MOUNTAIN LIONS
Monterey County Ranchers Report
Heavy Losses of Stock.

Salinas. Dec. 3.-California lions are
very numerous up in the Corral de Terra
country. The place of Dave Wallace has
been visited lately by these wild beasts,
and about $50 hogs are missing. AdjOin
ing ranches also report losses Of sheep
and calves
From recent reports from the several
ranches there the whole country seems
to be overrun with these lions at present.
Olof Ekberg. merchant tailor. 713
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
Weather Indications

Chicago. Dec. 3.-For Kansas: Fair
portion tonight; not so cold in west
portion Saturday; brisk northerly
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
Cnt His Corn and pi.d.

Yonkers. n. Y, Dec. 3.-John Rena-
han a we'll known insurance agent in
this city, died in St. JOseph's hospital,
yesterday, of blood poisoning which re-
suited from having cut corn on his
foot two weeks ago with The blade of
a knife which he had used to sharpen
an indelible lead pencil.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03
Mineral Water

The finest in the west Come and try
It. J. w. PHILLIPS,
612 W. Eighth St.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03

seott & seott. The Cremerie, 72s Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-03

The DingIey bill became law July
"a
The deficits for the last four fiscal
years, ended June 80, have been as fol-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-10

GREEN ~ OLIVE have a very tine
crusher now in operation at Mllican,
Texas. and can turn out 2Ol yards OF
crushed stone per day and can furnish
ruble rip rap out OF blue flint, and we
are prepared to furnish contractors on
,rax,a u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-10
TO GOOD CITIZENS.
p u National Convention tn BE
"eid ut Nashville, Vepn.

National Convention To BE
ned Mt Nashville, Tenn.
PoSers of Liberty, Prosperity. Truth,
fOusness and Good Government:
INK With anxious concern the many
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sabbath descclation. intempcr-
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alarming increase of murder and
WIN numerous outrages, thefts,
10 anu other violations of law: the
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he poverty, the slavery. of mill
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~ 10 lift laborer as wen as capt.
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= also the bribery and corruption
a"a remembering that, while
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HI v'eeuhg and appointing far too
BIN con' incompetent men, all the
Ia ~ s'u's of Justice of the peaoe TO
kood Il United States capitol; that
kas Avs Jaws are not enforced, and that
|on 'eu much unwise and corrupt
tba, remembering, too. that the
ition' sel God shall be turned into
bn, mat righteousness exalteth n
u, w sih is Il reproach To any peo-
the non. .he righteous are in au-
bea, ssSpie rejoice, but when the
loses wa rule the people mourn;
|peop,a eounseled TO provide out
tru,h aple men, such as fear God,
yirIl.n mating unjust gain" and that
(yinr ,t Is the price OF liberty
n cltIgsn me time has come when
! The Ran,, 81 our nation should unite
|sood ,nspublic, and for good goyorn-
4 We '. ,h' and the uplifting of hu-
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Of good nNal announcement, all
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y promo,on Of truth.
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SPRING roNlC-GreateSt
Microbe Killer discovered antlsepitc
blood. brain, hrawn aud nerve. Price
SluO. Headquarters. 7JS Main street. 10
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kILLDoEsN'T SUIT.
mr. AGAINST THE JUDICIAL
r., FROM CROCKETT.
| u,,.ure proposed by the
IL Unconstitutional
md Also unwise.

ArriI q AT a mass
l. TEXAS N'' ,,..,.,o, oo,r,v
b the citizens VI 'io's'
the following resolutions were
",.,ouslv.
A'" =, Houston county. as
peop'e u -. % r,o,,o
10 mass neeui's' ue''ie ,n,
,,,ust the judicial district Dill
,a,oro the legislature, and for
'ns WV
Ould say
!mpracticabie 10 ihahe ieap
60. Of the judicial districts, eAeeps
Eject at the end Oh the Term vi
he district judges anu district az
because they are CONSTITUTIONS, o.
their tenure OF oliice can no. pe
or disturbed by legislative ac',
attempt TO do so Is III VOCATION
Iiameutal principle OF government
tied iii our CONSTITUTIONS N"F@ q
constitution provides mat the
HI be divided into as many luuiciai
as may now or hereafter be pro
law. that for each district there
ELECTED by the qualiiled voters
certain named qualifications, VINO
"a his Office for the period OF four
shall receive an annual salary oil
hi changed by law, etc. cart. %,
This provision places the district
office for four years beyond the
| the legislative branch OF govern
control, except by general law
or diminish the salary of the dis
ges Of the state; but II coniers no
j take from any particular judge
h. by special act, or by any new
bent Of districts; otherwise any
the State could be robbed OF his
any pretext at the caprice OF the
he department and thus the car
lnciple of an independent judiciary.
by the constitution, as the bull
the liberty of the citizen and of
Serty. would be destroyed and our
bf government subvcrted.
J bill now pending is especially oh
/ in this. II not only seeks TO de-
Eges and district attorneys of their
put where two Judges. elected by
He. arc placed in tho same district.
by accident or design, they shall
frender their Offices and then the
is authorized TO appoint a Judge
district created, thus depriying the
y their Constitutional right to have
ges chosen and elected by them
4
bill has provided all relief called
ehe larger cities by extra districts
@ges but proposes to sacrifice the
and smaller towns on a plea of
which will result in clogging
rts and bringing upon us con-
Il affairs from which we oscaned In
Der a desperate struggle which had
)early ten years. The losses to It'll
4nd the injury to society resulting
+ paralysis and congesled condition
ourts from 1867 to 1876 should not
3ght upon US again by he specious
.sys,em no disor,snc..3 ~, -,
Illusion by questionable methods that
fely be disputed and brought TO a
TEST.
district We have (the Thlrd) con-
POul $1,000 people. and yet we are
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from the Bible standpoint the glorious OPP
portunites, privileges and possibilities
within reach Of that nation whose govern
ment houors Gods authority.
Believing further, that the great i'm
pediment to action is not discussion. but
the want of that knowledge which IS
gained by discussion. We request AL good
citizens of the United States to attend or
send REPRESENTATIVES % this convention to
be held in the city of Nashville, Tenn. be-
ginning Tuesday, May 49, 1897, to consult
and organize, to consider and discuss these
vital issues of the hour. and to promote all
wise measures of reform.
From the kind, encouraging words al
ready written and spoken, and the earnest
good wishes expressed for it's success the
National good citizens convention will
doubtless be one of the greatest events Of
1897. perhaps one of the greatest OF this de-
cade or. 1t may be. of this century Prob
ably. without any exception, this is the
most important movement before the
American people today. and all friends to
reform, prosperity and good citizenship,
male and female. young and old, are urged
to forward their names for membership in
the good citizens league, SO as to do some
thing--to surely accomplish much-by unit
ing for efficient and concerted action TO
promote good citizenship and the best in
terests of mankind everywhere.
Funds are needed for present and future
expense to provide for and carry on the
work of the league. Voluntary contribu-
tons. great or small. from rich or poor.
are invited.
1t is desired to publish the excellent
speeches expected from some of the best
and greatest men of our nation in this con-
vention. In pamphlet form for distribution
in every State and Territory. Applications
for COPIES should be made now.
On account of the Centennial Exposition.
from MAY / TO November /, low rates from
leading railroads all over the country will
give good citizens everywhere an opportu-
uity of attending the National convention
at reduced cost.
Papers throughout the United States will
kindly copy this notice and the accompany
ing call.
Rev. II. W. Bnkley,
Chairman;
Captain T. G. Ryman,
Hon. VIM. NJ. Mccarthy.
Treasurer;
Rev. w. f. Beattie.
S. r. Nicholson.
Secretary;
Provisional Executive Committee.
Address all communications to $, T.
Nicholson, provisional secretary. Nashville,
Fem
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CURE GUARANTEED-Fem weak,
ness. chronic diseases, consumption II
vital organ can sustain Inc; consiitat-
ton free. Dr.. Rogers rooms 2ls ana 2ly.
Moore Ilurnett building. ~
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yoIJR WANTS--If you want your horse
and buggy taken we'll care Of. bring
them to the Southern Stables; II you
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nist try us The Southern Stables, cor
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TTTGFLRY & McCURDY, expert account:
ants AUDITORS, and adjusters, No. 2lS
~ short NOTICE Ait
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business Manager. f
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WANTED--A man 10 take care OF our
etock and 90 light work around the
town: can secure good place at once;
don't apply If you are afrah OF work
Southern Homestead Company, Pear
hnd Texas. IL
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PERSONAL.
LIST OF ANSWERS ~
To advertisements in office of the
Post for week ending Saturday, April 8.

LIST OF ANSWERS
To advertisements in office OF Inc
iS@ T:' -0' week e"o'''s s''''N''
sol; 22G; 25I; 81 c); 227; BICYCLE Manu-
facturer; Business 90; Mr.. Cailway.
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PERSONAL-,E j.. pingrey and his
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home of either will do them a service
by Informing me where letter Will
reach them. Geo. l.. Porter. No. SN'ts
Main street. II
VTTAE-ORE sPRlNG rONIC-Greatest
Microha Killer discovered; antlsepttc
constitutional remedy for vital force
blood, brain, hrawn aud nerve. Price
SLuv. headquarters. l0s Main street: "
CURE GUARANTEED-Fem weak
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tion free Dr.. Rogers. rooms 2ls ana IVY,
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MRS. A WATTS of Galveston, cleirvov-
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stairs, hours, . 10 p. m ii
MISS L. DONAHER, ur-to-date dress
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THE HOUSTON steam carpct cleaning
works renoyates carpets clumb cloths.
rugs, feathers and mattresses. uphol-
steering and furniture repIiring; gut
edge references; call for prices, corner
Smith and Mckinney; phone SOS. Henry
Tonndorf. 10
VTAVI-A home treatment for uterine
troubles: State headquarters, 4O2 Bin@
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advice and health book free ~
CAPE JESS MINE Buds viii ne really
in a few days. first week at Sl.eo per
100; carnations. ST. 30 per 100; sweet peas
Sl00 per 100 l.. %. Folse, 9OS Man
street. Houston. 10
NEW YORK STEAM DYE WORkS-La.
des' and gents garments cleaned, DYED,
dressed and repaired; agents wanted IN
every town. Joe RoSentlial. manager,
80 Travis street Houstoni phone ~ Al.
LCNDELL FANS rAC>.,itI AMPS,
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Trans formers Electrical Construction.
Rspairing, supplies, immature itewind-
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NINE. c. 4. BUJAC, pianiste, studio 22a.
Mason block; special attention raiH 10
rudIine,.ts of music lessons at pupils
residence If desired: instruction 10 be-
sinners: also advanced students. u
WE HAVE MORE CALLS for stsnog-
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writing School, Mason Block. MISS Alice
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