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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
1T WILL BE EXPENSIVE.
Armor Plate Board Estimates So,
100000 for a PLANT.

Washington, Nov 24.-The special
naval board appointed to examine into
the cost of armOr making will present
to congress details of a plant which 1T
has designed 1t will cost more than
three million dollars and will have a
capacity of six thousand tons of armOr
per annum, which is about the COM
bined capacity of the two armOr plants
now supplying the navy.
The process of manufacturing will in
the art and whilea the plans cOntem-
plate the manufacture of harveyized
nickle steel armor according to meth
Cd used in refining process, they will
admit of easy adoption to the new Sc
cret Krupp process of hardening ar
NOR by the use of gas.
The plans are said to be perfect in
every detail and, having been drawn
under one of the leading experts of the
country, the specifications are said to
be so well defined that no difficulty is
expected to arise in securing straight
bids. The board has prepared the
form of advertisement calling for bids
for erecting this plant, as congress de-
sired that information, and Secretary
Long will soon issue the advertisement.
1t is the purpose to have all the plans
in the secTetary'S hands by the first of
the month, and if the advertisement is
promptly sent out it is hoped that
within three months at the latest con-
gresS will have before it full infOrma-
ton as to the cost of an armOr plant
as well as offers from existing plants
to sell out to the government.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
DANCE AT WHITEHOUSE.
There is a Promise of a ReturnEto the
Custom of the Days of Dolly
Madison.

New York, Nov. PA special from
Washington says:
There is a promise that the fine old
customs of the days of pretty Dolly
Madison, when the hours went round
the dial to the sound of flute and ViOi,"
are to be revived in the White House.
The presence in the official household
of several pretty nieces, the many at
tractive daughters of members of the
cabinet, and news of a long list of girls
to be entertained by Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart have set the ball of public
opinion on this subject rolling with tre-
mendous impetus Probably the con-
servative objections of President Nc
Kinley bid fair to be hOwled aside by
sheer force of youth and the ever in
creasing prosperity that has put warm,
new blood into the social arteries OF the
capital.
The last dance given in the White
House was for Mrs. Mckee, during Gen.
Harrison's administration. A hundred
or more ladies and gentlemen took part
in the gay affair. There were merriest
music, a supper, and a general good
time.
Put linen on the east room floor and
call up the Marine band. Hard times
are over. Let young people laugh and
be glad that the shadows have drifted,'
said a social leader today.
IF everybody is pleased" she added
"build a ball room, where not only
American girls and bold cavaliers, but
little children beloved by Mrs. McKin-
ley can now and then rule the hour"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
MRS. KETCHAM'S NEIGHBOR
Is a Niece of the Deceased Mayor
Walkup, Though Neither Knew
it Until Recently.

Chicago, Nov. PA curious phase of
the Ketcham case has developed. Two
women interested in the outcome, have,
unknown to each other, been near
neighbors in this city. They are Mrs.
Ketcham and Mrs. Frank L. Titus,
niece of John Walkup, eX-mayOr of
EmpOrfa, Kansas, who made Mrs
Ketcham, then 15 yeaI~ old, Minnie
Wallace, his wife. and died shortly af-
terWard from arsenic poisoning.
Mrs Titus was quite young at the
trial in Kansas, but remembers dis
tinctly the mysterious death of John
Walkup, the trial of the child wife
for murder and the speedy and dra-
matte acquittal.
BY a strange coincidence Minnie
Wallace and Mrs. Titus have been liv-
ing within a few blocks of each other
in Chicago, but neither knew of the eX-
istence of the other, and it was not un-
til the sensation over the death of
John r. Ketcham again drew public
attention to Mrs. Ketcham that Mrs.
Titus knew the dark eyed woman who
was acquitted of having caused the
death of her uncle had been her neigh
Dor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
The Bur1ington's New Observation
VestibuIed Trains.

A very handsome set of wide obser-
walton vestibuled trains are just out of
the Burlington's shops. They are avail
able for all classes of travel, and are
the only trains of their kind to st.
Louis from the Missouri River. These
are the Denver, Missouri River and st.
Louis limited trains. Every car has a
wide observation vestibule. The trains
are lighted throughout with Pintsch
gas and equipped also with standard
and compartment sleepers.
These trains are a duplicate of the
new Eli to Chicago.
This achievement reflects the high
est credit upon the Burlington man
agemert in Missouri, which is the first
to introduce into the service, from the
west to St. Louis. these solid, complete.
wide-vestibuled trains for all classes of
travel.
ASK your Ticket Agent for handsome
descriptive folder.
HOWARD ELLIOTT
General Manager,
st. Joseph, Mo.
L. W. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
WEYLER ON AUTONOMY.
Considers its Establishm ent. Would be
a Great National Misfortune.

Barcelona, Nov. 24-GeneraI Wey-
Ter addressing a number of friends,
shortly after his arrival here, expressed
great regret at his recall from Cuba,
adding that he was particularly an
nOyed at the attitude of certain news
papers which had declared that he fa-
vored the insurgents. Continuing, the
general remarked:
Spanish soldiers, however, have the
same contempt for these papers as they
have for hlibusters."
Referring to the concentration of the
Cuban peasants near the towns of that
island, General Weyler explained that
he deemed such step necessary be-
cause they We're "spies and the most
devoted friends of the enemy
In regard to autonomy, the former
captain general of Cuba, continued:
Autonomy in Cuba would be most
unfortunate for national industry. The
riches of Cuba belong to Spain, and au-
tonOmy means the disappearance of
Spanish wOrkmen and complete misery
throughout the island
There is as much reason for Cata-
lonia- the Barrie islands and the other
provinces to ask for autonomy as Gu
ba."
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
''TROLLEY WIRE FINDER -
Conductor Denzie Has Patented an
Important Device for Trolley Cars.

Conductor Denzie, who runs on the
West Sixth street line of the city rail
way, has patented a trolley wire
finder that is expected to make less
work for the conductors and money for
the inventor.
The finder" was put on one of the
cars the other day and under the direc-
tion of Charles Clark of the mechanical
department and superintendent Hixon
it was thoroughly tested and pronounce
ed a success
The finder is intended to aid the
conductors in putting the trolley on
the wires when it jumps off. It is es-
pecially hard to replace the trolley at
night, there being such & small amount
OF surface to the trolley wheel. The
finder" can be attached to any troll
ley wheel. 1t consists of two fianges
about three inches wide that are placed
on each side of the trolley wheel and
extend about three inches above it and
widen until the opening is three inches.
1t is so adjusted that it remains in an
upright position until a switch is
reached, then it falls back. 1t aids in
keeping the trolley on the wire, and
being much wider than the fanges of
the trolley wheel, it aids materially in
finding the wire. It is expected to be
in great demand by trolled roads as
soon as it is placed upon the market.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

trips to MOriches and the government
mail was placed in a tree postofnce
near the place. President Jefferson
also visited MOriches on several occa-
siOns, to hunt and fish, and at last
Squire Tanning, scenting a real estate
boom, opened a pOstOffice. When he
died he included the pOStOffice in his
estate and willed it to his son, James
Matthew Tanning. The Squire got
his commission, which has been pre-
served, from David NJ Key, postmaster
general His sons commission was
made out by Postmaster General John
Mclean. The present incumbent has
held the office continuously nearly 30
years. He is childless and it is mat
ter of concern to him that there viii be
no member of the family to whom he
may bequeath the Office at his death.
The postal service at Moriches from
the beginning has been satisfactory
and during the political upheavals Of
the last 20 years there has been no ap-
plicant for the local postmastership.
The wish of the old Squire that the Of
fee should remain in his family has
been observed as a tradition Of the
ulace.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
RACKED WITH PAIN.

Thousands of men and women suffer
agOnizing pain from chronic rheuma-
tism. They will be glad to know that
there is a remedy which cures this ter
Tible complaint Mr.. n. Butler a well
known resident of Danbury, Conn,
testifes to this fact and says: Last
spring L suffered a great deal from
rheumatism and took nearly every
known remedy without receiving any
benefit. Doctors afforded me almost no
relief and I had begun to despair of
getting well when I heard of Warmers
safe cure and decided to try it, I am
happy to state that after using it I re-
covered rapidly and have not had an
ache or a pain since
If you are a sufferer from this painful
disease you can take no better remedy
than Warmers safe cure which is en-
dOrsed by eminent physicians and rec
commended by thousands whom it has
permanently cured and made
STRONG AND WE'LL
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
DAILY NEWS OF SPORT.
Western League May Get Old
Man AnSOn.
The Veteran Player Talks of
Leaving the Big League.
Chicago Nay Have the Eighth Club
In the Western League-Wash-
burn Haskell Game Tomorrow

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Capt. Anson is
eager to affiliate himself with the
Western Base Bah league. Within
the last fortnight he has approached
magnates of the organization, seeking
a position.
This was the news that set base ball
circles all agog yesterday and gave the
cranks and fans plenty to talk about.
The story was told by a Cincinnati
base ball man, who vouches for its ac-
curacy.
Capt. Arson has been dickering with
the Western league ne said. L do
not care to be named as the authority
for the statement, but I am sure there
have been some negotiations in that
direction, and only awaits AnsOn'S re-
turn for a settlement
That Arson will accomplish what his
heart is now set on is a virtual certain
ty. He is on perfectly friendly terms
With all of the Western league mag
mates and it is well enough known that
the doors of their association have
been wide open to let him enter when
ever he himself should say the word.
AnsOn is now on his way to Europe in
company with A. G. Spalding, and
mystery surrounding his sudden de-
parture is now cleared up. His trip
is looked upon purely as a vacation
jaunt.
The captains contract with Presi-
dent Hart of the National league club
of Chicago expires in January 1t has
been the failure to renew this that has
caused so much speculation general
ly as to what the chief of the Colts was
to undertake thereafter. Indeed it is
understood that President Hart has
not known himself.
Along with the Arson story came an
other yesterday that furnished themes
of gossip to the local base ball devotees
1t was to the effect that Chicago
stands a fine chance OF being the lucky
city to get the eighth franchise of the
Western league, of which dispOsi-
tion has been made. For weeks it has
been talked about, but denied as often
as it has been suggested. 1t is never
theless a fact that if an energetic lot of
Chicagoans should take hold of the
matter and push the project conscien-
ttously, there is little doubt the Grand
Rapids franchise would be transferred
to the local promoters without much
difficulty.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
CLERKS SUSPENDED
From the Government Service Be-
cause They Gave the Wrong Kind
of Testimony it is Alleged.

San Francisco. Nov. 24.-Revenue Col
lector Lynch received orders from Wash
ington today to suspend, pending an Of
fetal investigation, Deputy Collector j.
H. Zemansky, Deputy Collector E. f.
Lennon and Clerk Alice Davidson. The
first two named are Democrats and Miss
Davidson holds her appointment from a
Democratic administration. The investi-
cation ordered will be in relation to their
conduct as witnesses in the Welburn case.
Today the United States district attorney
handed Collector Lynch a certified copy
of the testimony in the case prepared by
order of the treasury department for the
collectors information in the investiga>
ton.
Special Agent L. A. Thrasher of the
treasury department will say nothing of
the case, but it is known that the invests
cation. is at his instigation. He was much
disappointed at the failure to convict We'll
burn, and decided that some of those who
rebutted government testimony should
suffer. All the clerks in the revenue Of
fee gave practically the same testimony
as the suspended employees, but Thrasher
selected for punishment only those whom
he considered the most to blame.
Mr.. Zemansky said today: 1T is a
piece of injustice, due, of course, to pOlit>
ical spite. We We're involuntary witnesses
the truth. We did tell the truth, all of
the clerks in the office testifying to the
same thing. Thrasher made up his mind
that somebody must suffer, and of course
Democrats were selected as objects of his
wrath. We have ten days in which to an
swer this charge, under provision of cir
cular just issued by the treasury DEPART
ment. We shall claim that the charge
of rebutting government testimony is
without foundation
Asked if he expected dismissal Mr.. Ze>
manslzy said: "One never knows what
may happen. This man Thrasher is very
strong at headquarters, but the collector >
recommendation in the matter will have
a great deal of weight. Mr. Lynch said
to me and to others implicated in this
charge, soon after the trial in question,
that in his opinion none of US had given
any improper testimony. 1 know that he
is satisfied with US, and has no personal
feeling in the matter
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
AN HEREDITARY OFFICE.
Postofice at Moriches, L L, Has Been
in One Family Since 1915.

New York, Nov. 24.-There are chron-
ic officeholders in the United States,
but the champion of all is Edmund
Hallock, postmaster at Moriches, L. L,
who holds his Office by inheritance.
The postoffice at MOriches was estab-
lished by Squire flaming, the grand
father of the present postmaster, in
1915. At that time there were only two
other postof1ces on Long Island, out
side Of Brooklyn They were in Baby
lon and Sag HarbOr. There was a
postoffice near Quogue, but it had no
postmaster. 1t was fastened to a tree,
was not locked and every patron was
his own postmaster, collecting and de-
livering his own mail, which was de-
posted in the box once a week by the
stage driver from Brooklyn.
In the early days of the republic,
President Washington made frequent
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

An honest man should be
honest with his body. If
slight daily ills show that
Nature is protesting against
some wrong being done, try
leaving off coffee and use
Postum Food Coffee. The
change has made MEN from
INVALIDS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

COL East Fourth street TO make the final
arrangements for tomorrows shoot.
Prizes have been offered by the Tope-
est that has been taken viii develop
quite an interesting shoot. The shoot
viii commence in the morning at
and last all day The West Side Gun
club has signified their willingness to
take part and quite a large number of
entries are expected. The new Magau
trap will be used TOmorrow's shoot
will take place on the old West Side
Gun club grounds on Morris avenue
and Fourteenth street.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
The Union Pacific

Passes through the best cities and
towns of Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming
and Utah, and is the best route to Den
yer. Cheyenne, Salt Lake City. San
Francisco, Portland and all Puget
Sound points.
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are Quick Time,
UneQualed Service.
Magnificent Equipment.
Double Ora wing Room
Pullman Palace SleepeTS.
Pullman Dining Cars
Free Reclining Chairs.
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.
For time tables, pamphlets descrip-
tive of the country traVersed, rates Of
fare. sleeping car accommodations, or
any other information. apply to
F. A LEWIS.
City Ticket Agent
J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

Too many men are declining, losing
their energy, life and manly enterprise
by reason of a subtle poison in the
blood which brings on that fatal NAL
ady known as Bright's disease. It's pri-
mary cause is a disOrdered condition of
the liver and kidneys and there is only
one way in which it can be cleared out
of the system. Mr.. E J. Codd, presi-
dent of the E. J. COdd CO..of Baltimore
Md. spoke from experience when he re
Gently said: six years ago I was bad
ly affected by an attack of Bright's
disease. I had several doctors in at
tendance for some time. but finally dis
continued their services and cOmmenc-
ed taking Warmers safe cure. After
using about six bottles I was entirely
cured and restored to health
These words are strong and cOnvinc-
4ng. They prove beyond any doubt that
Warmers safe cure is able to cure
Bright's disease, and every other form
of liver and kidney complaint. AS a
remedy it is unequaled, it can always
be relied upon and
IT NEVER FAILS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
There is a Glass of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place Of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over a
al much Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cents and 25 cents per
package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
LONDON SILVER MEN.
They Have Not Given Up the Fight
and Will Issue a Manifesto.

London, Nov. 24-The bimetaIlic
league is about to issue a manifesto
defining it's position and policy in view
of the results of the recent negOtia-
tions between the United States mon
etary commission and the British gov
ernment.
The executive commission of the
league is divided on the question of ra-
ito, a portion of the members favOring
16 or 151A to 1, while others believe the
best policy would be to commit the
movement to a ratio approaching the
commercial one.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
HAMMERSTEIN SUED.
Mortgage of $1,8oo,OOO on the oIym-
pic is Being Foreclcsed.

New York, Nov. 24.-Papers were filed
today in suit brought by the New York
Life Insurance company against Oscar
Hammerstein, Lewis J. Phillips and others
to foreclose a mortgage for 81, ,SO0. 900 held
by the plaintiff upon the Olympia Music
hall The life insurance company alleges
that Hammerstein has defaulted in the
payment of $14S42 interest now due. Hams
merstein has already paid $198I9 as in
terest on this mortgage.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
Sixty Hours to California,

Daily via Santa Fe. Pullman palace
and tourist sleepers and free chair cars.
This is the line offering quickest time,
shortest distance and greatest comfort
every day in the year.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
Evaneelist in Barrooms

Youngstown, O., Nov. 24-Evangelist
Nash, conducting meetings at the Y.
NJ c. A. visited prominent saloon
lists last night and invited those lined
up at the bars. to a free lunch at the
association building from 10 o'clock to
midnight Many responded and gos-
pel meeting was held.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
Cashier Willing to Return.

English, Ind, Nov M.-R. H. Willetts,
the missing cashier of the English bank,
which was closed several days ago, has
notified friends that he will return and
settle up the affairs of the bank, provid-
ed no criminal prosecution is instituted.
He has been assured that he will not be
moIested, and will probably return in a
faxv davs
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
7he following is the line up:
Dan Stnart COM East

Dallas. Texas. Nov. 24-Dan A Stu
art the central figure of the sporting
world. has sold out all his interests in
Texas, and will leave tomorrow for the
east. He will spend a few days in Chi
cago, going from there to New York,
thence to London, where he will pro-
mote the veriscope company's business.
Next spring he will visit the COrbett-
Fitzsimmons battle-ground at Carson
City and endeavor to arrange another
meeting of these men. His home Will
hereafter be in New York city.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
CHICKAMAUGA MONUMENT.
Illinois Committee to Locate a $1,000
Shaft on Orchard Knob.

Springfield, Ill, Nov. 24-The com
snittee to locate monuments on posi-
tions occupied by Illinois troops in the
Chickamausa battle, has accepted plans
for a 81, 600 monument to be erected on
Orchard Knob. The plans We're made
by George Craig of Gales burg.
The monument is of the canopy or
der, surmOunted by a round column and
figure of a standard bearer above The
height is 43 feet and the outside meas
urement of the bottom IA square.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
santa Fe Route-CaIifornia Limited

at 11:33 a m. and arrives at Los An
geIes in hfty-four hours. Its equip
uent consists of luxurious Pullman
palace Sleepers, buffet smoking library
car, and dining car through A limited
train in every sense of the word. Par
ticulars and literature may be obtain
ed from agent A. 7. & s. Z. Ry.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
Owed q Lot of Money

Mankato, Mimi, Nov 24.-The sched-
ule of liabilities of John y. Willard,
who assigned last week, has been filed
The grand total is 81, ,473, 300 The di-
rect liabilities are 1922, ,723. The assets
are SS49 OQ0
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
Texas Only Republican Congressman

San Antonio. Tex, Nov. 24.-Hon. r.
B. Hawley. Republican congressman
from the Eleventh Texas district viii
to an intimate friend, who received the
information direct from Mr.. Hawley.
Mr. HaWley's business interests de-
mand his undivided attention, and he
viii retire from politics. He is the
only Republican in the Texas delega-
ton
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

BaIIard's Horehound Syrup is the
best known remedy for Consumption,
Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Chest
Troubles. Every bottle is guaranteed.
It is the best remedy for children. 25
and SOC Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan
sas avenue and 8Iiller's Pharmacy,
corner Sixth and Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

Justice Guy and his c0nstables are
spending most of their time sitting
around the fire and bemOaning the lack
of justice court business. Judge Guy
says that if the people who are bur
glarized will notify him, he will guar
antee that his constables will run down
the thieves quicker than the police
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

In California; golf, tennis, polo, hunt
ing, fishing, seabaths. Superb train to
carry you there, Santa Fe Route Cali
fornia Limited.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

The cattle stealing case against
Richard Chapman, ct. al, has been
postponed by Justice CheSney. It will
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24
JUSTICE COURT NOTES.

Fess Wilson was placed in the. coun-
ty Jail yesterday by order of Justice
McClintock on account of his nOn-pay-
ment of costs. He was convicted of
Illegal liquor selling and fined. He
failed to pay the final amount, $500,
and will have to work it out.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-24

Don't Quit Golf When Snow Flies
But board the Santa Fe's quick Cali
fornia Limited. bound for Los Angeles
links. They play there all winter; SO
may YOU