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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
WANTS PASSES PROHIBITED.
Gov. Holcomb Wishes the Power of
Railroads Cursailed.

Lincoln. Neb. Jan. 7.-Silas A. Holcomb.
was for the second time inaugurated gov
ernor of Nebraska today. He read an I'M
usually long. but interesting message. de-
voted chiefly to matters of purely local
interest. He discussed the ballot law in
the light of the last election and recon-
mended some amendment that will prevent
the use of party designations by boiling
factions. He said
Some action might very properly be
taken to discourage discrimination be-
tween political parties by railroads oper-
ating within the state. The issuance of
passes to an army of political workers
and the giving of special rates for politi-
cal meetings make the railroad COM
panies Il power in shaping the political
destinieS of the state. Railroad companies
do the business of the public and should
be restrained by wholesome legislation
from active participation in party poli-
tics
The governor recommends that en-
pIoyes and officers OF railroads be left
free to vote as they choose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
JONES BEATS PULITZER.
Missouri Supreme Court Sustains His
Position in the Contest.

Jefferson City, Jan. THE supreme
court yesterday afternoon decided the
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch case in favor OF
Charles H. Jones, the present editor in
charge. The opinion was written by
Judge Mcfarland. Judges Sherwood and
Robinson dissented from the opinion OF
the majority, Burgess not sitting.
tract with the Post-Dispatch Publishing
company, Joseph Pulitzer signing as
president, whereby Jones was to be gen.
eral manager OF the paper for five years
at {. yearly salary of So Later. when
the Missouri Democracy began to make
its fight for free silver, Jones took the
lead with that wing of the party. 1t was
contended by his faction that it was on
this act that Pulitzer's board of directors
decided to depose him in November. 1885.
He secured a temporary restraining order
before Judge Wood, who was appointee
of Stone. Later Judge Valiant made the
order permanent and the action of the
supreme court affirms that decision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
JAeU1Ns IS FOE KING.
Representative From Cowley Tells
Why He Favors Him.

Edwin Jaquins. one of the represen-
tatives from Cowley, came to town last
night. He is in favor of L. p King for
the United States senate. He says:
1 think that the legislature ought to
elect someone who will be a represen-
tative of the party. l think that the
man that is the best representative of
the party and in touch with it and it's
principles is Senator King. Everyone
knows that he is a good honest capa-
BILE man and his long legislative exper-
fence in the legislature of this state
qualities him for the position. Denni-
son is good man also but he has been
elected to good position by the party
and he ought not to hog in now and
want everything in sight. PETER is a
good man but he voted for that river
and harbor bill and while he was prob
ably honest in so doing and the mis-
takes that he has made are those of the
mead and not of the heart, don't think
That he has ever got weaned of his tar
III views. Breidenthal and Harris are
poth good men but 1 don't think that
any of them will make as good sena-
tors as King
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
BELL 'PHONE OPPOSITION.
New Kinloch Company Invades the
Field in St Louis.

St Louis, Jan. IA great number of
canvassers have been engaged by the
Kinloch Telephone company. which was
recently incorporated with a capital of
several million dollars by prominent
local business men. They will solicit
telephone subscribers.
Manager II. ]. Ford said today: I'VE
expect to have our plant in opera ion
within IS months. The system will be
different from the one now in use in
St. Louis. 1t VIII be necessary only to
take the receiver from the hook and
call the number wanted. The mere act
of taking the receiver from the hook
calls the central office.
The rates of the Kinloch company
will be: Sixty dollars a year for bust
ness houses; $50 for physicians and S35
for private residences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
PRINCESS CHIMAY WARNS.
Tells Her Country Women Never to
Marry for Tit1s and Rank.

Washington, Jan THE World pub
fishes the following letter from the
Princess de Chimay, formerly Clara
Ward, of Detroit, who is now at Buda-
pest, addressed Ito my countywomen:"
1T is hardly necessary to say that
do not dictate this letter with the in
tention of influencing public opinion in
my favor. I think have shown by my
actions that what is commonly called
public opinion does not exist for me,
and that therefore a regard for it could
not in the least influence my doings.
leave it to anybody who so pleaSeS to
well who and what the people often are
or pose to be, for whom the world in
which had the misfortune to live, can
never cease praying. The judgment Of
me.
Nor do I intend by my letter to in
duce any of my cOuntryWOmen to fol-
low my example. What I have done. I
did because 1 felt that 1 had to do it.
L hate hypocrisy and lies. I wanted to
have done with them. 1 wanted to be
free, to escape the fetid atmosphere in
which modern society lives. Could
q second Count Tolstoi in certain re-
spects. What 1 want to impress on my
countrywonen-esp on those of
them who, like me, are spoiled children
of fortunes always to be true to
themselves and to others; never to give
up the highest ideas of life for the sake
of social position There are, l think
only a few American bred women who
could feel themselves really happy in
the high European, especially continent
tai society. There are EXCEPTIONS but
few, very few only. 1 know that even
the best counsels have but a very slight
effect, yet 1 wish that you, my sisters
at home, would take my fate as a les
SON."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
IAN, in regard 10 police board matters

Kan, in regard TO police board matters
there.
The faction that was here and pre-
scented its case yesterday claims it rep
Populist party of Wyandotte county.
Their spokesman was Colonel Tooth
aker They want a board appointed of
the following members: H. c. Horton,
Jas. Hulett and 3. T. Jenkins for chief
of police.
The other crowd is here and had its
hearing today and is represented by
VIM. Quarles, the ex-chief of police, and
who wants to be chief again They
have four candidates for members of
the board. as follows: J. 3. Dalgren,
Henry Steunmetts. J. M. Craddock and
c. P. McCambridge.
1t is said that Frank Strickland and
the Democrats are not suited with
either Of these proposed boards, but as
yet they have not recommended any
board to the governor for appointment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
PETERS MANAGER SURE.
J. W. Morphy Believes the Senator
Will Lead All the Time.

There is no material change in the
senatorial situation today. Each of the
candidates who We're here yesterday is
they come in The two representatives
from Cowley county today started out
TO talk for King claiming that he was
the man best suited for the place that
had vet been mentioned Mr.
King arrived on a late train this after
noon and began mingling with the 9TH
er members.
J. w Morphy, Senator PETERS man
ager today said that he was as conf
dent as ever that the senator would
lead on the first ballot and that he was
daily receiving assurances from mem
bers that he had not felt altogether
sure of before, that they would stand
by the senator. Most of the attention
of the representatives was given today
to the speakership contest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
CLEAN YOUR OWN WALKS.
Tt is Not the Street Commissioners
Business to Do It.

Street Commissioner Ramsey is hav-
ing no end of trouble. The people of
Topeka seem to think that it is the
duty OF the city to clean the snow and
ice off their walks and Commissioner
Ramsey is having a hard time trying to
convince them that the city ordinance
place that duty with the owners of the
property.
The STERN of last week left the walks
with a solid coat of ice and it has been
impossible until yesterday and today
to do anything with it. Commissioner
Ramsey is now making an effort to
have the walks cleaned up and he ex-
poets the property owners to do the
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
ARGENTINE REVENUES.
Largely In creased by Taxing Foreign
Insurance Companies.

New York Jan. "A dispatch to the
Herald from Buenos Ayres says: The
chamber of deputies last night approved
the projected tax en- foreign Insurance
companies. The tax is 10 per cent on all
premiums except those involved in life
assurance. which will be taxed at the rate
of two per cent. National companies will
be taxed per cent and II per cent re-
spectiVely, the foreign companies to pay
an annual tax of $4,000. 5000 or So. 000 ac-
cording to their classification
AS well as these amounts. foreign cor
porations must also pay so per cent of
the annual tax for every new risk. Ma
tional companies will pay an annual tax
of s.. 900 paper currency and SO per cent
for every new risk. Insurance upon the
products of agriculture will not be taxed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
TO STRAIGHTEN SPINES.
French Method Which Has Cured 80
Patients.

Paris, Jan. 7.-Dr. Callot, read before
the Academy of Medicine a remarka BILE
paper describing a decades experiments
in Strengthening the spines of hunch-
backs by pressure The novelty con-
sists of the means adopted to keep the
spine straight for ten months, by which
time cure is effected. No accident
had occurred IN 80 cases.
DR.. Cabot says that there is no need
that any child should become a hunch-
back but he is doubtful whether the
method will cure adults
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
MAKES sEc'x. LITTLE TIRED.
People Write Him Offering Money if
He Will Get Them Places.

Private Secretary f. c. Little said
today I am getting awful tired of
getting letters somewhat like the fol-
lowing: I wish that you would Ise
your influence to get me some position
l want something that will pay. / am
willing to give you any reasonable per
cent of the first years salary, in case
you can get something
Now isn't that disgusting? I wrote
and told this man that it was an insult
70 man to write him such a letter
One man had the gall to write back TO
me- after I had written to him. that I
CID not propose to help anyone that of
Tered any money for the help and ask
II could tell him of some one else that
mad some influence with the governor
ana who would be willing to get him q
place without charging too much for
tne work. Making such offers are
against the law and the people thai
make them ought to be punished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
COAL MINE STRIKE.
Tennessee Mines Close and Throw
500 Men Out of Employment

Nashville Jan. 7-As result of a
strike at Tracey City the mines have
been shut down and the mules removed
by the Tennessee Coal 6, Iron Railroad
company to Birmingham for use there
The shut down throws 500 men out of
employment, and will cause much SUI
fering. 1t is a result of action taken,
beth by the company and the miners,
and will greatly lessen traffic on the
Tracey branch of the Nashville Chat
tanooga & St.Louis railroad, two trains
having already been stopped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Prohibit OFFICERS GAMBLING
Gov. Wo1cott Recommends That in
Case of Bank officers and Public
Officials

Boston, Jan. Tn his inaugural adj
dress today Gov. Wolcott says:
THE frequency with which those en-
trusted with the funds of others prove
faitheless to their trust and widespread
loss and distress consequent upon their
acts may well suggest the inquiry of
whether it is possible through legisla-
ton to interpose additional safeguards
for the protection, both OF the individ-
ual and OF the community In many
cases the criminal act is directly traced
to speculation in stocks, and at the out
set there is often an entire absence of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
kansas City man an Embezzler.

Kansas City, NO. Jan. WIN. B.
for the Ruford & George Manufacturing
company. was arrested last night be-
ing charged with the enbezzlement of
$4,000 of mis- employers money. Though
Porter had been employed by the COM
pany for over nine years and was i'm
plicitIy trusted, he is said to have
squandered money recently as a result
of association with a fast set
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

criminal intent. I ask you to consider:
''First-Whether in the case of state
or municipal officers who have the GUS
tody of public funds, stock gambling
that is, the buying or selling of stock on
margin-should not be forbidden by law
under proper penalty, or be made by
statute, cause for removal from office?
Secondiy-Whether this principle
may profitably be extended to the treas
urers of quasi public and private cor
Vafe instrument 2''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
T. Il. Butler After His Former Place.

Col Thomas n. Butler Of CONVEY
county, who was one of the members
of the board of penitentiary directors
during the Lewelling administration is
in the city looking after his chances of
being appointed to his former position
again. Mr.. Butler said: Il was on the
board for some time and I have never
heard anyone say anything against my
official conduct, although they looked
after it very close hoping to find some
thing. I would like to give them an
other chance to investigate me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
MARTINS Grave un,narIzed.

Atchison, jan IA movement look
ing to the erection of a suitable monu-
tin has been inaugurated in this city.
Governor Martins grave is unmarked
and few of the citizens of Atchison
could find its location in the cemetery
He died seven years ago and was
given the greatest military funeral ever
accorded a KanSan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
BRYAN CHICAGO.
He Will Make a Speech in That City
Tonight

Chicago, Jan. w. J. Bryan arrived
in Chicago today. He was met by a
committee from the w J. Bryan league
whose guest he is, and escorted to the
fremont House. He will speak this
evening at the banquet of the league
to be given at the fremont House in
honor of the anniversary of Andrew
Jackson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
BANK EAU CLAIRE FAILS
A Small Institution Closes on Ac-
count Of ST. Paul Failures.

Eau Claire, Wis, Jan. THE Com
mercia1 bank of Eau ofaire, capital 500
600, closed today. The failure is due
to the suspension of the AlIemania bank
of ST. Paul.
President Allen states that the Eau
Claire institution will wind up affairs
and that depositors will be paid in full.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Joe E1ev Wants q Place.

Joe Eley of this city is a candidate
for the clerkship of the board of rail-
road commissioner. He is getting the
endorsement of many of the prominent
leaders of the silver forces. Joe was
one of the workers at the Democratic
state headquarters during the last cam
paign and this gave him large ac-
Quaintance with the leaders in the
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
III. z. g. T. Official RESIGNS.

South McAlester, I. T, Jan. Ed
win Adams, general ticket and freight
agent of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
lines in Kansas and the Indian Terri
tory, has resigned to accept other serv-
ice. His resignation takes effect Feb
ruary 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Donahue Wins Stating Horors.

New York. Jan. AT the st. Nicho-
las rink last night Joe Donahue easily
defeated Howard Moshier n lap and
half in a three-nile race Time, 3
minutes, Sc 2-5 seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Senate Win Adjourn to Monday.

Washington. Jan. THE senate has
agreed to adjourn until Monday when
the session closes today and according
~ Senator Mills mas changed the date
of his Cuban speech until Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Mrs. Bierman Guilty of Murder.

Lawrence, Kan, Jan. THE coro-
ner's jury in the case of Mrs. August
Bierman q prominent farmers wife,
charged with killing him on December
20 last, today brought in a verdict find
ing her guilty and declaring her to be
insane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Candidate for chanlain.

Rev William Irelan of this city is
one OF the new candidates for chaplain
OF the house of representatives. He is
pastor OF the North Topeka Christian
church, 4 member of the state board of
missions and formerly of the State Sun
DAY school board of that denomination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
New York Firm Assicns

New york, Jan. ii. H. Johnston &
20, a corporation, dealers in diamonds
jewelry and silverware. today ASSIGNED
TO john R. keim and Arthur Fl. Mas
ten The liabilities are reported to be
S2l9.GOO and assets about sol 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
TWO MINNESOTA Banks Fail.

st Paul. Jan. IA Preston, Mimi,
special to the Dispatch says:The Bank
of Canton, at Canton and the Citizens
bank of Lanesboro. both owned and
operated by Field Kelsey e Co., sus-
pended business yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Hurricane Destroys Australian Town.

Melbourne. Jan. IA hurricane has
swept over Palmerston port DarWin).
& seaport village of South Australia. at
the junction of the Overland telegraph
with the ocean cable to Java The
place is almost wrecked and telegraph
cd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
J, Pierpont Morgan Chosen Commo.

New York. Jan. THE nomination
committee of the New York Yacht club
today announced the officers selected to
De voted for at the annual election. J.
Pierpont Morgan and not W. K Van
derbilt, as was reported in Yachting
circles, is chosen for commodore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
English Want Hay for Ambassador.

London, Jan. THE Daily News ex-
presses the hope that the report that
Col. John Hay is to succeed Mr. Bay
ard as ambassador al the court of St
James will prove true. Besides his
high ability says The News, he is an
exceedinly good fellow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Jackson Cotton, of sabetha, Dead

Sabetha, Kan, Jan. jackson Cot
ton, one of the pioneers of Nemaha
county, president of the Citizens State
bank of Sabetha and one OF the wealth.
lest men in this section of the state,
died Tuesday night after an illness of
several months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Guthrie, o. T., Jan Felix OFT, who
claims to have been fleecad. out of $40
by Jennie Andersen and her mother
assaulted the two women. The elder
woman had three ribs broken and her
Her daughter was seriously hurt but
will recover. OFT is in Jail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
THE FLOUR OUTPUT.
The Northwestern MilIer's Report of
the Weeks Busine

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. THE North
western Miller reports the flour output
last week at four centers as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Denver Bank Reopens.

Denver, Col, Jan. THE American
National bank reopened today under
new mana cement, with $780, 900 cash on
hand to meet liabilities and conduct
business. There remains but $2G0 coo
of liabilities to be provided for out of all
the other assets of the bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Patti Wants LEGION oe Honor

Paris, Jan. According to a news
paper interview, Madame Ade1ina. Patti,
is anxious to secure the decoration of
the Legion Of Honor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Emperor Designs Church Tower

London, Jan. THE correspondent
at Berlin of The Standard reports that
Emperor William has designed and
drawn with his own hand the tower for
the German Protestant church at Jeru-
salem
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
GOV. LEEDY HEARS FAcfIoNs
Police Board Partisans of Kansas Citv
Present Their Case

Governor Leedy spent most of his
time Yesterday and today Iistenino to
the different factions from Kansas CitV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07
Pos.,naster for Kirwin.

has aDIUInttU NIidtsl- Il -sLOIltIls ~
master at kirwin, Kan
The old lady was right when she said
the child might die if they waited for
the doctor. She saved the little ones
life with a few doses OF One Minute
Cough Cure. She had used it for Group
before. Geo. W. Stansheld, $50 Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-07

Superior Duluth-1S96. 1929 9i5 barrels;
1895 35os, o5O; 1894, 1916, 3S5; 1898 2.1Oe,115.
Milwaulzee-1s96, ga, S22; 1895, Lies, $50:
1894 1871, s25; 1898, 2.O27, 235.
Direct exports to foreign countries were:
Minneapolis-1S96 3.7O7, 265; 1895. $3.50, 945:
1894 1872. SIS; 1898. 2,S77,2
Superior-Duluth-1Ss6 lips. s95; 1895. l.
O76, $40; 1884, $40. SO; 1898, 51S,2O5.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-05
HIS TEAM STOLEN.
Young Greene Tells a Story About
a Bold H0ldup.
The Missing Team, Cloves and Coat Found
by Pawtuckst Police.

Harry Greene, II years of age, son of For
rest Greene, the carriage manufacturer. told
the police of the Third station peculiar
story last night He said that as he was driv-
ing along Young Orchard avenue bold high
wayman Jumped into the buggy and knocked
him senseless The agile robber took Greene's s
coat and seal skin gloves and tten threw him
out Of his vehicle and drove off. According to
tho story which Lieutenant O'Neil listened
to, this happened at o'clock and Greene re-
lated his experience at o'clock IN the police
station. He said that he had gold watcn and
chain and some money in his pocket, but the
robber did not take them. He said the robb.r
drove toward Pawtucket
Greene then went TO his home, 20 Benefit
street He appeared TO be i'm a dazed condi
tion, but he told his father what had happen
cd and then the police were notified. The
Fawtueket police were notified TO be on the
lookout for the horse and buggy and about IL
o'clock Pawtuckct notified the Third station
that the horse and buggy had been recovered
ON East avenue near the Sayles mansion.
The coat and gloves were found I'm the buggy.
The affair Is mysterious and Greene has two
bumps on his head 10 establish the fact of the
assault. No one was robbed, however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-05
The Latest Whisky Combine.

Louisville, Ky, March 5.-The meeting
of the Kentucky distillers held here yes
tcrday had an attendance of 53 The
eastern representatives were j. NJ Cardeza
of Philadelphia and Nathan Blur of New
York. Plans for the pooling of the inter.
ests of the distillcrs were discussed, the
principal hitch being the valuation to be
placed upon the various plants in the pro-
posed combine. A committee was APP
pointed on behalf Of the Kentucky distil-
lcrs which will confer with Mcssrs Car
dcza and Blur within few days and it
is expected that combine will be formed
with sufficient capital, part of which is TO
be raised in the east, to cover all the
property.