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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
WHAT U. S. SHOULD Do.
Judge Lambert Tree of Chicago on the
Cuban Situation.

Chicago, Nov. 13.-Ex-Judge Lam
bert Tree has returned from Europe
thoroughly convinced of the business
of Cuba'S cause, and of the moral OBJ
legation resting upon the United States
to recognize its Independence. His
travels have given him an opportunity
of looking upon the matter from the
standpoint of an observer belonging to
a country that can have no possible
interest in the subject except one OF
right and humanity.
1T is rapidly becoming a burning
question in the minds Of hosts Of
Americans" said Mr.. Tree, whether
the time has not fully arrived to re-
move the obstacle in the way of the
establishment of free government
there.
The struggle of the Cubans to re-
leSse themselves from the domination
of Spanish authority, which has con-
tinued at short intervals since 1849 has
long ceased, so far as the people of the
United States, at least. are concerned,
government and her rebelliOus colony
are alone interested. The frequent
outbreaks. the hideOus scenes enacted.
not only in the present conflict, but in
those which have preceded and the
Outrages upon every principle and
usage Of civilized government, which
have characterized the administration
of affairs of the unhappy island lying
almost within sight of our shores, con-
sutute a neighborhOOd scandal and un-
ceasingly suggest the question whether
not failing in its duty in delaying long
er to put a final stop to it.
Cuba contains nearly As 900 square
miles, or only about 5000 less than
England. There are 35. 900 900 acres of
land within its boundaries of which
nearly 100000 are agricultural and
paSturable and 5000. 600 are in forests
much of which comprise the most val
liable species of woods known for the
purposes of manufacture. Almost all
metals useful TO industry in its var
ious forms are found there. The pro-
ductiOns of it's soil are so varied and
bountiful as to render it. under favor
able circumstances, a veritable worlds
garden.
Havana is the best harbor in the
West Indies. and there are besides
more than 200 ports and shelters
around the coast of the island 1t is
capable with its resources of support
ing many millions Of the human race
in all of the comforts of life.
ct, Notwithstanding all these bles-
sings with which it is endowed by ma
ture and all of its possibilities for the
enhancement Of the happiness of man
II Is gradually but surely being turned
into savage wilderness. Why? Be
cause 1t is held in the grasp of a power
having its seat Of government thou
SANDS OF miles away, on the other side
of the Atlantic ocean, whose only in
tereSt in its colony has always been
to squeeze the last peseta from its nm
fortunate inhabitants through every
eXactiOn which cruel ingenuity couId
devise and despOtic authority could en-
force"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
TOPEKA MUST HUSTLE.
Renewed Efforts by Business Men tc
Secure a Ball Team.

The agitation for ball team to rep
resent Topeka in the Western assOcia-
ton for the season of 1898 has been
again taken up. Two weeks go James
r. Wick went to Kansas City and
formed a partnership there and was
forced to give up working for the inter
est of baseball in Topeka.
This week the matter has again been
taken up and under the direction OF
Bennett r. Wheeler, a committee has
been at work soliciting subscriptions.
Today a committee composed of Ben
nett r. Wheeler. H. A. Auerbach. F. E
Nipps and Jerry Black have been at
work and will continue to visit the mer-
chants until the required 81, 900 has been
subscribed. Up to this morning about
half the amount had been secured and
two or three days good steady rust
ling will make up the required amount
The Cedar Rapids meeting is next
Thursday and at that time and place
the circuit will be made up. Topeka
will hardly be able to send a repre-
sentative there. but it is known to the
managers of the association that To-
peka is desirous of joining the circuit
and arrangements to that effect will
probably be made if Topeka can put up
the sufficient guarantee.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
RETURNS TO BARBARISM.
Gen. Miles Orders the Resumption of
Branding Animals With
Hot Irons.

Washington, Nov 13.-The old prac-
tice of branding animals owned by the
United States with a hot iron viii be
resumed under a regulation just issued
by Major General Miles.
It provides that all public animals
shall upon the day received be branded
with the letters u. S" on their left
fore-shoulder, the letters to be two
inches in height. Cavalry and artillery
horses assigned to organizations will
also be branded on the hoof of one fore
foot and one and One-half inches below
the corona.
The practice of branding horses and
mules used in the army was abandoned
q few years ago out of humane cOnSid-
Grafton for the animals but it has been
found necessary to have some distin-
gushing mark on these animals and
branding with a hot iron is the only
practical method of making it.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
CLEVELAND
DOESN'T CARE.
Says He Was Right in Signing
the Petition
For the Liquor License of
Princeton Inn.
WOULD DO IT AGAIN
Regardless of All the Presby-
terieS in the Country.
DR.. Shields Formally With
draws from the Church.

Chicago. Nov. 13.@The Times Herald
prints the following:
Princeton, N. J., Nov. u.
To the Editor:-I do not care if all
the synods and presbyteries in the
country were to offer an averse decis-
ion, it would be no good reason why 1
should alter my opinion. I am very
sorry that DR.. Shields has been bother
ed over this matter, as he is an old and
very dear friend of mine. Otherwise
the action of the presbytery does not
affect me in the least. When I signed
the petition for the liquor license for
the Princeton Inn, in no sense COM
mitted a wrong and if the same propo-
sition came up for my consideration, 1
would do the same thing.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
BUYS STREET RAILWAYS.
q New York Syndicate Secures These
of Sherman, Texas.

Sherman, Tex, Nov. ia big deal
was consummated here yesterday aft
ernoon which will involve the expendi-
ture of $500, OO0 J. A. McGeogh, repre-
senting a New York syndicate, pur-
chased the Sherman City Street rail-
way College Hills and Park Line
Street railways of Denison.
Mr. McGeogh says that by the last Of
April the cities of Sherman and Den
ison will be connected by an electric
railway with a 1O-minute service be-
tween the two cities. Two hundred
acres Of land has been purchased mid
way between the two cities on which
will be built large hotel and race
track
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
ELKS WAR OVER FITZ.
Lodge Which Initiated the Champion
is Suspended.

Harrisburg. Nov. 13.-Grand Exalted
Ruler Meade D -Detwiler has suspended
the Marion, Ind, lodge of El2s and for
warded the papers to district Deputy
Armstrong of that state authorizing
him to secure the charters, parapher-
MALTA and lodge effects.
This action was due to the alleged
violation of the laws in the method OF
initiating Robert F'itZsimmOns. Nh
DetwiIer states that after n careful e-s-
animation of the case it clearly appears
that the Marion lodge not only Willlut-
w and fagrantly violated the long es-
tabIished laws applicable to the admis-
sion of candidates into the order but
also the positive instructions OF the
district deputy notifying the officers OF
the lodge that the proposed initiatton
was contrary to law.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
p. G. NOEL VERY ILL.
Is Not Expected to Live-Mrs. Noel
Also Sick in Bed.

The condition of P. c.. Noel, who has
been sick for several months with
Bright's disease is much worse. He
was taken with a serious attack of
hiccoughing on Thursday and since
then he has been growing continually
worse. Last night and today he has
been delirious and a physician has been
in attendance nearly all the time. 1t is
doubtful if Mr.. Noel will recover as he
is greatly weakened by his long seige
of sickness.
Yesterday Mrs. Noel was taken with
an acute attack of tonsilitis She is
nearly worn out with caring for Mr..
Noel and today has been confined to
her bed
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
THREAD STOCK FALLS.
ssThe Coates Shares Go Off IL Points
on a Report of Deer creased Profits.

London, Nov. 13.-Shares of 1.-The
Coates as the great thread monopoly
company is known, dropped eleven
points on the presentation of an unfa-
vorable annual report, showing that the
profits during the past year have fallen
off 100 600 pounds.
on June "a, 1885, it was announced
that J. and P. Coates, Clark & Co.
Jonas Brooks and Brothers and James
CharWick and Brothers, all big thread
manufacturing concerns, had amalga-
mated under the name of THE Coates, .
and it was added that the company
would raise the total nominal capital
from 5.750,0 to 7.50O,0O pounds.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
santa Fe Route-Califor nia Linnited

The California. Limited now runs
twice a week between Chicago and Los
Angeles, via Santa Te Route. The third
annual season for this magnificent
train.
Equipment of superb vestibuleS7 Pull
man palace SleeperS, Understanding
car, and through dining car managed
by Mr.. Fred Harvey. Most luxurious
service via any line, and the fastest
time.
Another express train, carrying pal
ace and tourist sIeepers, leaves CaiIy
for California
Inquire OF Local Agent A, T. &, ST.
Ity.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
JUMPED IN FIRE BOX.
Railroad Fireman Burns His
Own Head Off.

Minneapolis, Nov.1S.-A special to the
Journal from Mandan, n. D, says that
Joseph Williams, fireman of the North
ern Pacific Trans-continental train, has
committed suicide by jumping into the
fire box OF his engine. Before the engi-
neer could pull him out, his head and
shoulders We're consumed.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
MOULON ROUGE PROP'R.
Dies Suddenly in His Luxurious
Rooms at Paris.

Paris. Nov. 13.-M. Zidler who began
life as a butcher lad and who for years
past has been the most successful pur-
veyor to the midnight pleasures of Par
is, died suddenly on Thursday last in
his luxurious fiat on the Rue st. La
zare.
He was proprietor of the Jardine
Paris, which alone brought him an in
come of $4,000 to $40, 900 annually. of
the switch-b back railroad near the Ma
deleine and of the notorious MOulon
Rouge,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
CLEAVES TO HUSBAND.
Jessie Lincoln Will Go to the
BeckWiths Tomorrow.

Mt. Pleasant. Ia, Nov. 13.-Warren
Wallace Beckwith, whose elOpement
and marriage with Jessie, daughter of
ex-Secretary of War Robert T. Lin
coin, has caused such commotion in So
cial circles. arrived in this city last
night and is at his fathers home. His
ing, it is said, and thencefOrth,f for some
time at least, they viii make their
home here.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
SHE ATTENDED GARFIELD.
DR.. Susan A Edison Dead at the Ace
of rs Years.

Washington. Nov. 13-Dr. Susan A.. Ed
son, one of the best known physicians in
the United States, died here last NIGHT
in her 10Th year. DR. Edison was one of
the physicians who attended President
Garfield after he was shot and during the
long illness of the president she was pres
ent at his bedside more than any other of
the attending physicians. She was for
many years physician to the Garfield
family
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
A SHOT AT FOOTBALL.
An Ordinance Before the st.
Louis Council Prohibit.
ing the Game.

st. Louis, Nov. 13.-An ordinance pro
hibiting football was introduced in the
house of delegates by Ex-Speaker Hi
ram G. Lloyd at the meeting of that
body last night. Mr. Lloyd says the
game as played is worse than prize
fighting, and while he presents the
measure by request, it is in accord with
his own views.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
RIFLES FoR CARL1srs
Barcelona Police Seize a Consignment
From Antwerp.

Barcelona. Nov. 13.-The police have
seized 800 rifles intended for the Car
nsts. These were found on board the
ship st. PHILIPPE. which TOOK shelter
mere under stress of weather The yes
sci came here from Antwerp and it
was intended to unload her on the
coast of Valencia
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
ERIE NEARLY EMPTY.
Storm Blows the Water Out of thu
Lake-Vessels Run Aground.

Amherstberg. Ont, Nov. 13.-The
northwest gale on Lake Erie lowered
the water in Detroit river to such an
extent that the steamer Victory tow
ing the big steel schooner Constitution.
went aground at the Lime Kiln cross
ing They are hard aground on the
rocks.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
B. OIL. E. STRIKE.
Chief Arthur Issues an UItimatum to
the Ohio River Road.

Cincinnati, Nov. 13.-A. Parkersburg,
w. Va, special to the Times-Star says:
Chief Arthur, it is understood here,
will order a strike on the Ohio River
railroad Tuesday unless the discharged
engineers Taylor, Shigsley. Barteu and
Creel, are reinstated.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
FOUNDERED IN MID OCEAN.
British Steamer Goes Down-Entire
Crew Rescued.

Queenstown. Nov. 13.-The British
steamer Rutherglen, Capt. English,
from New York on October 26 for Ply
mouth, has foundered $50 miles off the
coast Her crew has been picked up
by the Norwegian bark Hermenas and
arrived at Crook Haven, q miles from
Skibbereen, today.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
BEAR DOES THE HUNTING.
Austrian Archduke Otto Narrowly
Escapes Bruins Wrath.

Budapesth. Nov. 13.-The Archduke
Otto. nephew of Emperor Francis Jo-
seph, had a narrow escape during a
bear hunt at DObschnia. Hungary.
The hunt was given in his honor.
Count Pappenheim wounded the bear
and the animal made for a huntsman,
who was watching near the archduke
and tore the man to pieces.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
Havmarket Celebration IN Berlin

Berlin, Nov. 13.-The police have con-
fiscated the anarchist sheet Neusleben
for publishing an article gIorifying the
anarchists of Haymarket Square Chi
cagO, the anniversary of which execu-
ton was celebrated here by the an
archists at a meeting which, after sew
eral infiammatOry speeches, the police
dissolved.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
For ssnta Fe Pay Day

Lots of special presents at The Union
Pacific Tea Co.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-13
For Santa Fe Pay Day.

Lots of special presents at The Union
Pacific Tea Co.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-31
A COSTLY MITER.

EeyvIy Apppintcd bishop 10 wales
HAS an T1xtrav:, giant EIcadpiccc.
Bishop Francis MostyD, who was last
year appointed to the rewly-creatcd
Roman Catholic bishopric Of Wales, has
recently become a fortunate possessor
of a miter which is said TO surpass in
magnifcence and in exquisite work
manship anything of the kind worn in
Great Britain for many centuries past,
says the Westminster Gazette.
OF white embroidered silk, richly or-
namented with gold, it is studded with
500 precious stones. The inter, which is
Gothic in design, bears on its front a
dove, symbolic of the Holy Spirit, in
gold repousse work, eGcircled by gar
nets and a heart formed of a single
carbuncle of large size, with jeweled
rays. The whole is surmounted by Il
cross composed of 33 gems. On the
back are the figures Of the Welsh patron
saints, ST, David and ST. Winiired, beau
tifully wrought in the Welsh colors and
surmounted by Tubies, emeralds and
pearls. At the apex appears the na-
tional emblem, the Welsh harp, encir-
cled by topa2cs and aquamarincs, which
is an exact copy of the ancient
"Ariandlws," which tradition declares
to have remained in the possession of
the Mostyn family from early CEN
turics.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-31
SEVENTH OF APRIL.
DoINGs OF THE OHIO COMPANY

In February, 1889, the agents and
proprietors passed the following reso-
luton:
"REsoLvED. that the 9TH day of April
be forever considered as day of public
festival in the the territory of the Ohio
Company, as their settlements in this
country commenced on this day; and
that the directors request some gentle
man to prepare an Grafton to be deIlv-
cred on the next anniversary.
This festival was observed with all
due regard for many years thereafter,
by the first inha bitants and their chill
dren, until there came in so many
strangers, who knew nothing of the
trials and hardships of the forefathers
in the early days of the colony. y.-Hild-
reth's Pioneer History.
Now here's to the friends of Memorial
Day!
Come out 20 the Pioneer meeting,
Let us honor the wish of our pioneer
dead
BY a cordial and neighborly greeting.
The first public dinner our foretathers
gave
Consisted, the old records stated,
OF bear meat, and buffalo, roast pig and
deer,
And pike that a hundred pounds
weighted.
Now we cannot anticipste buffalo ham
Nor a slice of roast bear for our dinner
Nor could any one hope in the matter OF
fish
OF hundred pound pike to be winner
But this fair fruitful valley our forefath-
erS won
nvarAo,vs vyitb the choicest Of living
We will fill up our baskets and come to
the feast
For joyous memorial thanksgiving.
We pause for a moment with reverence
deep
On the bank of our beautiful river
To think OF the blessings that c3mo
through our sires
And remember the bountiful Giver.
T.. :. B.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-31
LOOKS LIKE A BEAR.
A Diminutivc Animal That You Can
Find in Water.

He really looks very much like aeear,
though you must put him under a pow
erful microscope to sec the resem-
blance, says Tid-Bits. The extraor-
binary thing, however, about this tiny
creature is that he is found in the gut
ters of houses, where he is at one time
dry as dust and scorched by the blaz-
ING sun, at another active and full of
life under refreshing shower of rain.
The water bear is one of the Rotifer
nnimalcules, and is of all of them the
most capable of standing any extremes
of temperature without giving up the
ghost. He may be left dried up for
months, even years, and yet on being
put into water will expand and begin
moving about and feeding vigorously.
Although he cannot stand boiling wa
ter, he will live in dry heat at a far
higher temperature, even up to 260 deg.
Fahrenheit. One has actually been
kept in vacuum for 30 days with sui
phuric acid and chloride of calcium
without losing his capability of revivi-
fication
AS for the reason why, it seems the
lltblc DeaStS DotlleS ale cilehS SoAh
posed of albumen, which, it is well
known, will stand very high tempera-
ture without losing its solubility. Then,
too, they are provided with two skins,
one over the other, and Ehese skins
are wonderfully tough and elastic.
The water bear has the scientific
name of Tardigrada, because he takes
life so easy. He is always fat and
plump, and spends his waking periods
in constantly grubbing with his four
pair of legs among whatever rubbish
comes in his way. Having eyes, brain
and nervous system, hc is much ahead
of his tribe, and is altogether one of the
most interesting and amusing little ami
mails known to science.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-31
HIS LEG STUCK FAST.
The Wooden stump Caught I'm the
PnVemenf.


Stumping down Market street recent
ly was middle-aged man whose right
leg had been replaced with an old
style wooden leg, says the Philadelphia
Record. He had evidently been drink
ing, for he came along singingand stag
gering from side to side. Below
Eleventh street he was seen to pitch
suddenly forward. Then followed an
awful struggle to get up. Several
passers-by came to his assistance, and it
was then that his queer position was
explained. One of the round glasses
that fill in the sltylight over the cellar
which extended under the pavement
was missing, and, having stepped into
the hole with his game leg, this caused
the accident. Afterregaininga an upright
position the man attempted to with
draw the leg, and the air assumed a
lurid hue when hc found he was stuck
fast. Some men then laid hold and un-
successfully tried to free him, while
the victim groaned with pain as he was
pulled and twisted about. Finally the
mans coat and vest were taken off
and the straps that held the leg were
removed. a policeman who had learned
the cause of the excitement began
working at the leg, which remained
fast. Then a clerk in store secured a
hammer, and after going to the cellar
and pounding upward few minutes
ioosened the limb. The man adjusted
his leg and moved off, vowing to sue the
property owner.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-31
WORSTED THE TROLLEY CAR.
1t Ran Into II Load of Hay with Dis
nstrOus Results.

astrous Results.
This is the time the trolley car got
the worst of it, 1t was of the Plain
field On. j. line, and was running at
full speed for Dunellen. 1t was very
foggy. Suddenly there loomed up out
of the mist hay wagon drawn by a
horse and mule, says the New York
World.
Look out there!" yelled the motor
man, but it was wasted effort, for
the words were not out of his mouth
before the car struck the oncoming
wagon. The pole tore away the dash
board and then struck the motorman
in the stomach, knocking him into the
middle of the car. The conductor was
pitched against the rear door and had
his nose bunged up. The solitary pas
scnger was sent against the roof and
began to pray before he came down.
The pole had saved the animals pull
ing the hay wagon. The horse was
thrown TO one side, but the fender
struck the mule and sent him head over
heels up on the front platforms of the
car, where his heels played havoc with
glass and framework. The driver Of
the wagon was thrown off, hat unin-
jured.
"WeIl, I'll be hanged" said the motor
man, when they brought him 10.
The mule neighed loud with glee and
threw up his heels as If he had at last
found 4 worthy foemaE.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-03-31
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
A short But Interesting AIceting.-Voting
Places Chosen.

A short but Interesting Meeting. Voting
Places Chosen.
Council met in regular session Tues
day evening with all members present
except Ridge.
Building permits were granted 10
John Eisman. j. w. Lansley, Viking
& CARRIER, two buildings; Jacob Lorenz,
e. e. McKim, Harry Knox, Maple
street: Millie McCallister, Sacra Via.
A. D. Alderman, Chief OF Fire Depart.
ment, reported receipt of pew fire ex-
tinguisher.
A motion was made by Wood which
carried to give the Street Conimis-
sionec power to act with reference to
granting permission to Mr. kester-
meier TO use dirt on Fourth street for
filling purposes.
Mr.. Klostmeyer was given permis-
sion to fence in a portion of land on
the West Side for pasture purposes.
A petition was read from Jerry Buck
ley asking for privilege to attach TO
sub-soil drains was referred to Sewer
committee.
A petition was read from property
owners on Franklin street asking that
paving be made so feet wide Mr..
Rech spoke against the petition and
was followed by DR.. Hardy, who also
opposed it. Bachmln moved to refer
the petition to the Paving committee
and Engineer. Carried.
Mr. Merydith appeared before Coun-
Gil and asked that an alley in the rear
of his property be graded. The matter
was referred to the Street Comnis-
soner.
The Marietta Transfer & Storage
Co. asked for permission to erect a two
story building on Second street, which
was granted.
Dr. Mcclure reported with reference
to purchasing land to extend Oak
Grove cemetery. The committee, he
said, deemed it not advisable to make
the purchase. Bachman moved that
the matter be referred to the Street
committee and Engineer which was
carried
A communication was read from the
c. & NJ. Ry. Co. with reference to paw
ing on Butler street between Front and
Second. Mr.. Townsend made Il propo.
sition to do the paving for $500, TAX
ing the city for one-third and the rail
road companies for the balance. The
Solicitor advised advertising for bids
for said paving and the Clerk was
authorized to act in accordance with
the suggestion.
Mr.. Moore moved to refer the matter
OF repairing stone steps to approach of
railroad bridge to West Side Council
men, Carried
Voting places were decided upon as
follows; First ward, Capt. Highland;
Second ward, City building; Third
ward, City Hall; Fourth ward, Philip
Theis'; Fifth ward, Hall & Morgan's
tin shop; Sixth ward. Muncey's barber
shop
The question: of filing the vacancy
of Chief of Fire Department was
brought up and the matter was de.
ferred until recommendations by the
Mayor are made. The Assistant Chief
will act in that capacity until the va
cancv is filed.
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