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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
RUIN CAUSED BY DRINK.
Another Reason Why Whisky's Pow
er Should be Squelched.

John Poullucci, formerly a wealthy
farmer of Maple Hill, has the unenvia-
bic record of having carOused away
nearly $1,000 in less than a month and
lodging himself at last in the county
jail by stealing rings to the amount Of
$13 While in an intoxicated condition.
Poullucci was brought back from Kan
SaS City by Sheriff Kepley last night
and is now an inmate of the county jail.
Last Saturday night PoulIucci went
into the jeWelry store of Frank Swear
engen, near the corner of Fifth and
Kansas avenue, to pay a bill of 25 cents
and when he left, took with him sever
al rings amounting in value to $13. He
was intoxicated at the time and had
something over S100 in bills on his per
son. He went to Kansas City the next
morning, and when arrested by Sheriff
kepley yesterday was almost penniIeSS.
POuIlucCi sold his farm at Maple Hill
a bout a month ago and realized from
the sale over $500 in cash. He at once
came 10 this city and started in to see
how fast he could drink it away. Two
weeks ago ne was arrested by the police
for beating his wife while in a drunken
condition, but this same wife went to
Jail with him last night for the reason
that she did not want to be separated
from him. He has not yet made any
attempt to give bond, and seems to be
perfectly satisfied with life at the Jail.
Poullucci was at one time wealthy
and owned large tract of land at Ma
pie Hill. He has been a hard drinl1er
for the past several years and grad
ually exhausted his means to satisfy
his appetite for liquor. The $500 receiv-
ed 4 month ago was the purchase price
of the last remnant of his once large
farm.
Swearengen did not Immediately
swear out a warrant for Poullucci's ar
rest when he discovered the loss of the
rings because he knew Poullucci and
supposed he would bring the jeWelry
back when he became sober. He wait
ed until Monday, and not having seen
anything of PoUllucci up to that time,
had the warrant for his arrest issued
POullucci is a physical wreck. While
in the city prison two weeks ago he was
attacked with delirium tremens. and it
took several of the strongest police Of
fcers to keep him from beating out his
brains on the walls of the Jail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
FOR RESERVOIR SITES.
o. S, Government to Build One in
Colorado.

Denver, May Capt. Hiram NJ Chit
tenden of the United States engineer
corps, arrived in Denver yesterday and
is stopping at the Albany hotel. He is
here for the purpose of selecting two
reservoir sites, one in Colorado and the
other in wyoming, of which the cost of
construction will be paid by congress-
An appropriation for this project has
already been made.
Today he viii take train for Symes
on the South Park railroad from which
point he will proceed to follow up the
South fork of the Platte river for some
distance, probably far enough to make
connection with the Colorado Midland
railroad
It is believed that the Colorado reser-
vOir site will be selected on the South
Platte
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
TWO sMALL LoINrs-
Citizens Complain and Two Resorts
are Closed.

Sam Campbell and Pink Pearsley
were yesterday proprietors of Topeka
Joints, but today are inmates of the
county jail. Late yesterday afternoon
two citizens of this city went before
County Attorney Gilmore and swore
to complaints against the places kept
by the above named jointists, and at 5
O'Clock yesterday evening they were
pulled" by Sheriff Kepley and Under
Sheriff Lucas.
Campbell is white and Pearsley col
ored, and their places of business were
located respectively at 422 Kansas ave
nue. and 404 Quincy street. Both were
small affairs, and could not be classed
among TOpekas prosperous saloons
The sum total of the raids was but two
kegs of beer and one quart of whisky
CampbeITs place being richer in a
quart OF whisky than was Pearsley's.
Pearsley lives in the house where he
ran his joint and was aided by his
wife in dispensing beers from the lone
keg CampbelPs joint was in the base
ment Of the building at 422 Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
MISGUIDED FARMERS.
Giving Up Their Corn for India While
There is Starvation in America.

The people living in the southeastern
corner of the county have secured a car
load of 700 bushels of corn to send to
the famine stricken districts Of India.
The contributions were made in the
ne1ghborhood of Berryton and an at
tempt is being made to secure another
car load near Wakarusa. Among the
contributors is T p. Sweet of Topeka,
who gave so bushels. The contribu-
ton was raised by H. C. Lyons, a
farmer living near Berryton-
No one has heard of any effort being
made to secure car loads OF corn for
the starving and destitute of our own
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07

avenue. and he had bar ice chest
and beer pump besides the stock in
trade. The joint occupied the entire
basement. the barroom in the back and
separated from the rest of the room by
a light partition. The front part of
the room contained chairs and tables
where the patrons might lounge and
play cards While they drank.
CampbelPs bar, ice chest and beer
pump, together with his keg of beer
and quart of whisky, were loaded in
an express wagon and afterward placed
in the basement of the county jail,
where Pearsley's lone keg was also
rolled in. Both jointists were placed
any attempt to secure bond last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
THE OPEN SALOON RAIDED.
Sheriff Kepley Arrests McMahan and
sSchroder This Afternoon.

The open saloon at 514 and SIG Kan
sas avenue, on which an injunction was
filed two days ago, was raided by Sher-
iff Kepley and Undersherif Lucas this
afternoon. Louis Schroeder and John
NIcMahan, the prOprietors of the place,
We're arrested and the fixtures and
stock seized. The complaint against the
place was sworn to by J. NJ. Swigert,
retired prea cher of the city.
A joint at los Kansas avenue, kept by
a colored man whose name was un-
known to the complainant, was also
raided by Sheriff Kepley and Under
sheriff Lucas this afternoon. J. H.
Frantz swore to the complaint against
this place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
SAYS IT'S THE BEARS.
Russell Sage Denies the Reported
Breech Between Him and Gould.

New York. May Russell Sage to-
day characterized as utterly false the
statement that he and George Gould
have had a falling out over the Mis-
souri, Pacific construction account and
in regard to the management of either
properties in which he and Mr.. Gould
have been jointly interested.
Mr.. Sage said further that he had not
demanded any accounting or statement
as to the bonds mentioned; that there
was no thought of a receiver for Mis-
souri, Pacific and that the report was
simply circulated by the bears for mar
ket~ purposes.
George Gould is out of the city and
will not return until Monday. Edwin
Gould, however, endorsed the denial by
Mr. Sage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
supt. McNalI Going on visit.

F.arlv in June Webb AfcNalI, super
intendent of insurance will invade the
enemy's country by going TO Milwau-
kee to attend the annual meeting of
the supreme lodge of the A. o. U. W.
Mr. McNall will be accompanied by his
wife. Mrs. McNau will arrive in TOpe-
ka tomorrow and remain until the trip
to Milwaukee takes place. Mr.. A1cNaIl
is chairman of the committee of appeals
which is one of the most important in
the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Ask Release From Prison.

The supreme court will tomorrow pass
upon the application of Ira N. Merrill
of Oklahoma for a writ of ha beas cor
pus. He is now confined in the state
penitentiary. In 1892 he was convicted
Of murder and sentenced to the peni-
tentiary. being brought to Kansas be-
cause Oklahoma had no state prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Dispute over a Settlement.

suit which is probably the result
of a misunderstanding was filed in the
brought by the Atlas Assurance COM
pauy against Walter A. Horner, the
we'll known insurance agent of this
city, and is for the recovery of $143. n.
Mr.. Horner has acted as agent for the
company in Topeka since July, 1893,
and the petition states that there is
S14377 due in premiums which he re-
fuses to account for. Mr.. Horner says
the claim is unjust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
PEACE FOR CUBA.
Story of a Peaceful Adjustment Of
Affairs Repeated.

New York, May IA special to the
Journal from Havana says:
Your correspondent is able upon high
authority to confirm the Journals re-
cent Washington reports as to negotia-
tions pending there between Secretary
of State Sherman, Dupuy de LONE and
Estrada Palma looking to a peaceful
solution, by purchase or otherwise, Of
+ba Cuban question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
HE ssTOUCHED'' M'KINLEY.
A Colored Politician From Texas Bor-
rowed $40.

Washington. May "A coIored poll
tician from Texas called on Mckinley
yesterday. He has been here several
days, the purpose of his visit being to
secure for a white Republican the post
office at his town.
When he emerged from the presi-
dents Office he faunted a SO bill with
the announcement that he had borrowed
it from the president. He stated, fur
ther that he did not propose to keep
it as a souvenir of the occasion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Indgment for the Goat.

Dubuque, Ia, May THE trial in the
case of George Harris against the Mod
ern Woodmen of America for $4,000
damages for an alleged injury while
being initiated into the order ended
abruptly in the United States court to-
dav bv Judge WoolsOn ordering the
Jury to return verdict for the de-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Rio Fruit lar ShiDment.

Muncie, Ind, May Ball Bros. of
this citv who have the largest fruit jar
works in the world and who practically
control the fruit jar market, are ship
ping on an average of 1000 900 jars
dailv to all parts of the world. Yes
terday's shipments We're the largest on
record, amounting to 1,6sO.O00 jars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
MISS CELESTE NELLIS

Will Play at the High School Tonight
The Reubenstein D. Minor concert
which Miss Nellis has on her program n
is the same that Madam Carrino and
Madam Zeissler, the two greatest wo-
men pianists of the age, have been play
ing all over the country and is one OF
the most difficult COncertoS written
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Little Fear of Disaster at New Or
leans But Water is Yet High.

New Orleans, May THE prOviden-
tial interference of good weather has
abled the strengthening of the line
until now there is little fear of disaster
work with a will and the Davis, Pixies
Peak. Bonell Carre, Mccall and other
Important levees deemed weak are be-
ing placed in condition to Withstand a
siege.
The river has at last broken away
from the 1913 mark, but is only one
tenth above it. This means that the
time to halt has not yet come and there
will be no cessation of labor.
China and Art exhibit at Unity rusz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Hubbard Embezzlement Case.

The time of Justice Guys court today
is occupied by the preliminary examin-
alton of A D. Hubbard, arrested on the
criminal charge of embezzlement. The
examination was commenced at 8
o'clock this morning and all of the teS-
tinony introduced is in relation to the
accounts of the w-Hamilton receiV-
ership Hubbard is acting as his own
attorney and is conducting a close
oss-exarnination 1t is probable that
the taking of testimony will not be con-
cluded until tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
Forest Fires Making Trouble

Green Bay, Wis, May Forest fires
have broken out along the Chicago. Mil
Waukee & St. Paul tracks north of here
and are causing a great deal OF trouble.
The railway officials here are doing ev-
erything possible in fighting the danes
Don't forget Mr.. Stones Art Lecture
Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07

Ladies House Slippers 25 Cents
AT Nichols, the shoe man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07

Mr. woodward, Lawrence, send
paintings to Unity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07

china and Art exhibit at Unity Tues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-07
STILL FIGHTING FLOODS.

S. NJ. CULLOAT.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01
The Sawyer Will Contest

The final action of the court in the
Sawyer will case was taken last week.
The proponent made motion to set
aside the findings of the jury and grant
new trial.
Judge Macy's ruling was to the effect
that the second finding of the jury, that
the proponent had used undue influence
be set aside, and the first finding, that
Samuel Sawyer was insane, be sustained.
The court also decided that the costs of
the trial, the proponents attorneys fees
excepted, be taxed to the estate. Fol-
lowing is the ruling in full:
It is ordered that the proponents
motion to set aside findings and for a
new trial, be overruled as to the first
findings of the jury and sustained as to
the second finding, unsofar as determi-
ming the question of the validity of the
proposed will is concerned for the rea-
son, LIST that the evidence fails to show
that the proponent by undue influence
produced, aroused, influenced or direct.
ed the insane delusion in the decedent,
which was claimed and must have been
found by the jury to constitute the I'M
soundness of mind. End, thaHthe second
finding for the above reason is not con-
sistent with the courts instructions and
first finding.
It is therefore ordered upon the find
ing of the jury that deceased was of I'M
sound mind at the time Of the execution
Of proposed will. That the offer of said
will for probate be denied and overruled
and that the said will be not admitted
to probate, but that the same be and is
hereby rejected.
II is further found upon the whole
record herein and the finding of the jury
that the costs in the. proceeding should
be paid by the estate of the said dece-
dent insofar as the costs and expenses
and the trial herein are concerned, but
is also especially held that the propo-
nent is not entitled to be allowed any
thing for the services or fees of the at
torney representing him, nor are such
attorneys entitled to receive or be al
lowed for such services from estate of
decedent.
It is also ordered that all property of
said decedent be forthwith turned over to
the special administrator herein wherever
and by whosoever held, and the said
special administrator is hereby directed
and required to make and file final re-
port on or before the first day of the
next term of this court.
It is further ordained that letters OF
administration issue by the clerk OF
this court to the person entitled hereto
under the statute. The time for the ap-
plication to be made therefore to be
complied from this date. The clerk is
directed to prepare and file herein an
itemized statement of witness fees and
costs herein allowing statutory fees for
expert witnesses, and present the same
to this court at the next term, or to the
administrator if one is appointed and
which fees and expenses shall be subject
to reversal and motion to relax as by law
provided.
In all of which so far as the same is
adverse to prepayment and his attorneys
and the contestants duly accept. 1t is
ordered that 80 days from this date be
given for settling and filing bills of ex,
ceptance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01

The following teachers have been
elected by the Audubon school board
for the next school year: Room l, Miss
May Lundy; 2, Miss Belle Lancelot; 8,
Miss Julia Wilson; 4, Mrs. Mary Buth-
veg; 5, Miss Eva Luse; 6, Miss Alta
Grow: T. Miss Vesta Baxter; 8, Miss
Ella Stearns; 9, Miss Lydia Turner;
assistant principal, Miss Hattie Bilharz.
Prof. Hooker holds over, having been
elected last year for two years. The
new teachers are Miss Lancelot, OF Gray,
and Miss Luse, of Ross, both OF whom
have been successful in county school
work. Miss Vesta Baxter returns to the
Audubon schools after two years alb
sence in the Greenfield schools and will
take charge Of the same grade she sue
cessfully taught before. Miss Hattie
Bilharz, as assistant principal, is new
departure, made necessary by increas.
ing duties devolving on Prof. Hooker
and, which will no doubt prove Isatis
isfactory. The balance of the teachers
elected are in the schools and theil
work speaks for itself, The retiring
teachers were not applicants for re-elec
ton. 1t can safely be said that the Au
dubon public schools are now and viii
continue to be in the best possible con
dition, which is deserving praise for al
connected with their management.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01

&C. Harper has a new Photographic
process which is not only a pleasing
novelty but is an Improvement to the Or
binary photograph which is sure to
please. The process is called the Gen
ELI Bias Relief and the face and figure
in the picture is embossed so as to give
to every feature it's exact appearance as
in the subject and make the picture
stand out" without depending on the
shadings for this feature of photography.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01

Sylvester AIRY and Mrs. Jeanette Rose.
man were united in marriage Wednesday
evening, March 31st The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Dudley and occurred
at the future home of the bridal couple
on Leroy street near the school house
Only few intimate friends and relatives
of the contracting parties being present
The newly married couple are well and
favorably known to Audubon people
Mr.. AIRY long being connected with G.
w. Preston's store and has host OF
friends both in business and social way
and Mrs. Roseman as a successful teach
err in the Audubon schools. Mr.. and
Mrs. AIRY have the congratulations and
we'll wishes of all.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01

The house occupied by T. H. Sweeney
in Douglas township, was burned Tues
day morning. The fire caught from a
defective fue. The neighbors came to
the assistance Of the family and succeed
ed in getting the furniture and house.
hold goods out, but the house was com,
pletely destroyed. The building was
owned by Mr.. Kerwin, Mr.. Sweeney be.
ing tenant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01
Gray.

| 1t does not look like draught any.
where just now.
james Crow returned Monday from
his trip to Walnut.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Finnerty,
Il baby girl, last Snt"-..c.-
Miss Alta Crow was visiting her
brot le., John, Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Nedrow were Au.
dubon visitors last Monday.
Guss Fosbeck made a trip to Au-
dubon Thursday on business.
Hon. Buckner went to Chicago Sat
urday with his load of fine cattle.
The rain Wednesday postponed
seeding operations for week or more.
Hon. Buckner lost valuable steer
last week which weighed 1900 pounds.
Frank Buckner and E. II. Steere
shipped load of hogs from here Sat
urday.
Asmus Boysen is hay ing an addition
built on his house.. Mr.. Hiske is doing
the work.
Mrs. Coomes left Monday for sew.
eral weeks visit with her parents in
Iowa county.
MIR. Mertz's drug store is receiving a
coat of paint which will greatly add to
its appearance.
Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Drayer are the
proud parents of little girl who ar
rived Thursday.
Albert Cooms is moving his house
further into the lot and having a new
foundation made.
II. b. Kennels, of Audubon, was here
Tuesday locking after the renting of
some of F. M. Leet's land.
The "boys" have returned from their
Wyoming CD trip and are again in
stalled at their usual occupations.
Will Lancelot and Miss Belle Lance.
lot were down to Audubon Saturday,
taking the teachers examinations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fisher and Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Rers and families spent
Sunday with Mr., and Mrs, John Pol
zine.
E. II. Steere and B. d. Steere each
bought captain Kidd" disc cultiva-
tor of Greenwaldt g. Groteluschen Sat
urday.
August Roeble, nine miles south
west of town purchased force feed
seeder of Greenwaldt & Groteluschen,
Saturday.
The wet weather clearly demonstrat-
es that our town was nneed of more
sidewalks and that our crossings need
elevating.
DR.. Beers was called to Mr.. Ed. Fis-
Gus Sunday night to set broken limb
sustained by his daughter through a
kick from horse.
Gray ought to have a creamery.
There are many farmers tributary TO
this place delivering milk at Temple
ton and Manning who would come
if the opportunity were given them.
Miss Belle Lancelot has been chosen
as one of the teachers of the Audubon
school for the coming year. Miss
Lancelot is one of our most successful
teachers and her numerous friends
will be gratified to hear of her promo
tiOn.'
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01
Extra.
E. Stranger is ill of grip.

ID. Z. Stranger is ill of grip.
Frank Beebe is again at work at the
depot.
Mrs. Geo. Kreamer was ill the fore
part of the week.
Mrs. Humpery is recovering from
her recent illness.
Mrs. James McAnich visited her
parents in Audubon Sunday.
Mrs. E. Gwin has moved her store
from this place to Casey, Iowa.
Mrs. Bertha Bachelor is now at work
in Mrs. Ragan's millinery store.
F.E. Stranger is now working for
S. E. Grant, Atlantic marble man.
George Henshaw has bought out the
implement business of VIM. Fulton.
Thos. Lohner and wife visited with
friends and relatives in this place over
Sunday.
A stereopticonientertainment was
lolU at UllG CuEloIldl CuulCH l. uCoudy
evening.
VIM. Walker, of Hamlin, attended
the funeral of H. Spring at this place,
Tuesday.
Geo. P. Wiley, the Gray banker, was
in this city most of this week writing
insurance.
Mrs. Frank Gault and daughter, Car
RE, visited over Sunday with her par
ents in Hamlin township.
Andrew Bsbsr's mother and sister
returned to their home in Kansas,
Sunday, after few months visit.
HIS. Spring died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. George Wilcutt, in this
city, Monday morning March goth, of
pneumonia aged &C years. The fun
eral was held at the Congregational
church Tuesday afternoon, the sermon
being delivered by the pastor, Rev.
Wissler. Our sympathy goes out to
the bereaved relatives and friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01
The Hot Springs

Located in the Black Hills of South
Dakota have wonderful medicinal
properties for the cure of rheumatism,
neuralgia, and kindred ailments, and
should be Investigated by all suffering
from such troubles. First-class hotel
accommodations and baths. Tourist
tickets on sale daily and especially low
rates OH the first and third Tuesdays
of each month. Full information fur
nished on application furnished on
application to ticket agents @. & N
W. Railway. TO
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01

Dr,J. A. Somerville. M. d., of Kirk
man, Iowa, will preach in the Baptist
church morning and evening of the
coming Sabbath, April 4th, at IL a. m.
and 7:3O p. m. All are most cordially in
vited. At the close of the morning SER
vice the Lords Supper will be observed
and it is desired that all members of the
church in and around Audubon assem-
BILE to that service.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-01
Bucklen's Arnica Salvs

The best salve in the world for Outs,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corrs, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles or no
paw required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by A.
II. Roberts.