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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
is A BLACK GHOST.
Sable Apparition Worries the
People of BoOnville, Ind.

Boonville, Ind Dec. 1.-The people of
this town are not scared, but they want
a black ghost to cease it's familiarity
with pedestrians. For week or more it
has been suddenly appearing at the
side of men and women and after ac-
cOmpanying them a short distance or
until the approach of another person
it vanishes. The town marshal has
been trying to capture the spOok, but
the ghost never appears for him. 1t
makes no demonstration and apparent
ly has no other object than to be si-
lently sOciable, an escort for women
and a companion for men.
It makes its appearance OfteneSt in
the neighbOrhOOd of Congressman Hem
enway's residence. One night last week
as a young woman passed the alley at
the side of the Hemenway residence
the ghost came alongside of her. She
says 1t was very tall, awkward IN ltS
movements, but very quick and abso-
lutely noiseless. 1t was in black, with
a loose, flowing cloak and hOOdlike COW
erfne over the head. The ghost moved
along at her side At first she was
frightened and then, recalling the stor-
les of practical jQkers, she had the
courage to speak IS the figure, but re-
ceived no reply. She was on her way
to the home of a friend a short dis
tance away and, thinking she might
possibly escape the unwelcome escort
by running, she ran as never before in
her life, but the ghost easily kept pace
with her and when she turned into the
entrance at her friends house it dis
appeared, in what manner she could
not say. She tainted as she entered
the door of the house and has not en-
tirely recovered from the shock.
The next night it volunteered to ac-
company a gentleman home who was
passing in the same locality. He did
not observe its approach and was first
aware of its presence when it was
leisurely moving along with him. This
gentleman gives the same description
as given by the young woman. He had
heard of the ghost and determined that
he would assume to be unconscious of
it. Then the ghost, as if reading his
mind, began passing around him, all
the while keeping up the pace. First it
was on one side of him and then on the
other and at intervals would walk i'm
mediately in front of him. When he
arrived at his gate the ghost disap-
peared. and, although the gentleman
says he was on the alert for that ac-
ton, he cannot tell what became of his
ghOstly companion.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
ONLY SEVEN MORE MONTHS
Until the Revenue Deficits WilCease
Says Mr.. Cannon.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Represe sentative
Cannon, chairman of the commission
on appropriations, arrived in Washing
ton today.
Speaking to a reporter of the Asso-
ciated Press, he said that his policy for
the approaching session of congress as
chairman of the house commission,
would be to hold the appropriations,
so far as he could control them, down
to existing conditions.
Il believe in a liberal, but not an ex-
travagant policy in making appropria-
tions," he said, "and until our reve-
nues increase. shall oppose entering
upon new enterprises requiring the eX-
penditure of government funds
Mr.. Cannon expressed the opinion
that by the beginning Of the next fis-
cal year, the Dingley tariff bill would
afford revenue sufficient to meet the
legitimate demands of the government.
He also stated his belief to be that the
coming session would be a compare
lively brief one.
I'VE should be away from here easily
by the first of June" he said Indeed
there is very little for US to do beyond
passing the appropriation bills. 1t is
needless for us to attempt to secure
currency legislation because of the inn
possibility of getting anything through
the senate. SO long as the senate is
anti-Republican, as at present, all eff
forts to get currency reform legislation
will be soAmuch waste of time and en-
ergV."
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
CAN'T FORGED THE WAR.
Georgia Opposes Extending Favors to
the Union Veterans.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 1.-The Georgia Iegis-
lature has proved that southern rebel SEN
timent is not yet dead in the south. That
body has just. killed bill by Mr.. Calvin
of Richmond county which provided for
granting free license to northern soldiers
who might now be living in the state. The
bill created much surprise and was
strongly condemned. Two men spoke in
its favor, but their speeches received lit
tie attention
Several men who opposed the bill said
that they loved the Union and had no
feeling of hostility against the north or
against the men who fought against the
south in the days OF the civil war, but
they were unalterably opposed to a meas
ure that would be reward for the men
who came to Georgia in 1864 and burned
the homes of the people who are expected
to help pension the Union soldiers.
A number of members said that the ma
tional government made ample provision
in the way of pensions for the aid of the
Union veterans and they thought Georgia
should confine her aid to the men who
bIed in her defense during the war. There
was no hostile sentiment uttered against
the north during the whole progress of
the argument, but the members seemed to
regard the bill as ridiculous.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
PLATES SOLD FOR S1g.5O.
Hawaiian Government Preparing to
Sell Property of the Crown
at Auction.

San Francisco, Dec. IA private let
ter received here from Honolulu says.
A great fuss has been raised in Hon
Olulu over the proposed sale by the gov
ernment at public auction of the crown
silver, glass and chinaWare that were
in use during the reign of the Kane
hamehaS and Queen LiliuOkalani. The
stuff came into the possession of the
government at the time Of the over
throw, and has been in storage ever
since. Curio collectors and relic hunt
ers have been after it ever since, and
the government has twice refused large
sums for the lot. Some time ago a lot
of royal crockery was sold, and COM
mon plates brought as high as $3.50
each All the glassware is marked
with the royal crown, under which is
inscribed *. L. L" denOting King
Kalakaua the First.
The choicest selection among the Chi
naware consists of a wonderfully rich
set of dishes with green border. It was
known in the royal house as the green
set, and consists of over 5000 pieces. 1t
was a present to Kalakaua from the
Emperor of France. All the china
ware has the royal monogram in the
center of each plate. The silver is all
elaborate and consists of beefsteak
trays, hot-Water dishes. vegetable dish
es and many other pieces. There is
also a good deal of crockery in the col
lection. Many historical articles from
the reigns of the Kamehamehas and
Kalakaua, including a pair of crowns
will be sold. Some people claim that
the government has no right to the
stuff, but that it ought to go to the lin
cal descendants of the kings.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
WASHINGTON MONASTERY.
The Pope Plans for an Immense Mar
BILE Structure.

Washington, Dec The Francis
cans, one of the oldest and most power
full of the five canonical orders in the
Catholic church. acting on express or
ders received from the Pope are about
to locate near the Catholic university
and establish there a great conventual
foundation directly under the papaI
protection.
Forty-four acres of ground have been
purchased and a magnificent white
marble monastery will be erected upon
plans now being drawn in italy. Work
men are already preparing the site.
The colony to occupy this monastery
will come directly from Italy, with the
especial mission of working among
the Italian immigrants
The Pope is directly interested in this
movement and has made a large dona-
tion to the order. The Italian govern
ment has closed a number of Francis
this country was thus made advisable.
1t is taken as a further indication of
the intention of the Pope to make
Washington the center of Catholic ed
ucationaI impulse in the new world.
The first step in this movement was
the recent announcement that His HO-
of the various orders of st. Francis
into one body. Now the accredited
agents of the Pope announce that he
intends to found a mother house of the
university. The tract of land was plIr-
chased last May. Scott Lord, esq. OF
No. 65 Broadway, New York City, qui-
city purchased the property, but re-
fused to give the name of the principal.
It now comes out that he was acting di-
rectly for the Pope, who, as a first con-
tribution, made up the sum of $4,000,
for the purchase. Mr.. John B. Larner,
a lawyer, of this city, was the local
agent.
The nucleus of this new foundation
will be eleven of the most learend men
in the Franciscan Order, now stationed
at Rome in various high capacities. Be
sides the mission alluded to at the
Catholic university, these professors
will be especially charged with train
ing priests to labor among the poor
Italian and Polish immigrants 1t is
also contemplated that in the course of
time a manual training school for Ital-
ians will be opened in connection with
the educational work.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01

church of Christ, directed by the spirit
of Jesus Christ, becomes the advocate
Of the peoples cause and rights, and
force into public life the truest and best
men of the land, who cannot and viii
not be purchased by trust kings and
kings of uOnOpOly-fOrce into public
life men who will pass just laws, based
on the ten commandments, the revolt
of the people now before the world will
swing into a most disastrous reVolu-
ton
1.-The people feel today that the form
ula of our present industrial regime, Is
not even. Force Oppresses right, but
force ignores right, and the people are
intelligent enough and are becoming
more intelligent each day, and as
consequence recognize the fact that
such conditions as now exist are a vi
Olations of the laws of God and the
rights of the vast multitude.
And the people are determined they
must do it. In opposition to the peo-
pies wish and Gods law the corrupt
moneyed power wishes its employed
clergymen to lead them, an unjust and
unnatural plutocratic class, up golden
stairs to heaven, but the people will see
to IT that as employees and religious
agents of the class which has oppressed
and is depressing the great mass they
must recognize that neither they nor the
class they represent can enter the king
dom of heaven while the cry and the
blood of murdered millions, the labor
ers defrauded of just living wage
and the honest and willing labOrer de-
prived of any wage and denied the right
to work. cry to heaven for vengeance.
with the blessing of God the day
is dawning, I believe, when none shall
be able to become rich if all are not
comfortable, and no man shall become
poor without all others becoming like
wise impoverished.
At the archbishop's palace the pri-
vate secretary of the archbishop denied
all knowledge of the report published
that four stenographers had been
assigned by the church authorities to
take notes of Father Ducey's sermon.
When questioned the secretary said:
Anyone has a right to enter a
church and take notes of a sermon
We were not in the city yesterday and
know absolutely nothing concerning the
matter. My experience has taught
me the best thing to do in these cases
is to say nothing
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
GOOD PRACTICE.
If You Want a Good Appetite and
Perfect Diges tion.

After each meal dissolve one or two
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in the
mouth and. mingling with the food,
they constitute a perfect digestive. alb
solutely safe for the most sensitive
stomach.
They digest the food before it has
time to ferment. thus preventing the
formation of gas and keeping the blood
pure and free from the poisonous pro-
ducts of fermented, half-digested food.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets make the
complexion clear by keeping the blood
pure.
They increase flesh by digesting flesh
forming foods.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the on
ly remedy designed especially for the
cure of stomach trouble and nothing
else.
One disease. one remedy. the sue
cessful physician of today is the spec
ialist the successful medicine is the
medicine prepared especially for one
disease.
A whole package taken at one time
would not hurt you, but would simp-
ly be a waste of good material
over six thousand men and women
in the state of Michigan alone have
been cured of indigestion and dyspep-
sia by the use of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.
Sold by all druggists at so cents for
full sized package.
Send for free book on stomach dis
eases to Stuart Co. Marshall, Mich.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
The Burlington's New Observation
Vestibuled 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
agement 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
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., 1897-12-01
THE AMERICAN
DOCTORS
Located in Topeka by Request
for Six MOnths--One Months
Treatment Free Extend
ed to December goth.

The American doctors from st. Louis
have been in Topeka before and have
cured many citizens of this city. They
came well recommended by many who
know of their superior skill in the
treatment of chronic diseases of all
forms, Cancers, Tuners and Rectal dis
eases. They are the most expert that
can be found and the afflicted will find
it a benefit and pleasure to talk with
these eminent specialists. They are
men of mature age and ripe in exper-
ience, consequently their consultations
are valuable to the afflicted
DISEASES OF WOMAN.
The many ills peculiar to the female
sex are met with such rapid relief in
every case that all are surprised to
know that they can be SO quickly cured
after years of suffering (untOld). These
doctors bid all ladies who suffer come
and be healed and suffer no more.
RHEUMATISM IN ALL FORMS
All who suffer from this disease, no
difference from what cause or how long
standing, no difference how much swol-
len or how much pain. No difference
how long you have been confined to
bed, go to the American Doctors and
get perfect relief in fifteen days.
CANCERS AND TUNERS.
These dangerous nlaladies are speed
lily and permanently removed without
the use of the knife. A cure guaran-
teed
u
These diseases not always understood
by others, are speedily removed and no
fOOling about it.
DROPSY AND KIDNEY DISEASES.
Not one case of the above will fail to
obtain permanent relief and a cure WHO
are treated by the American Doctors
from St. Louis.
CATARRH AND DEAFNESS.
These doctors will not accept a case
of the above diseases that they consider
incurabIe, in fact the long and active
experience had by these doctors in the
exclusive treatment of all forms of
chronic diseases have made them al
most master of them ALL and hundreds
of the best citizens in and around To-
peka are taking advantage of the gold
en- opportunity of obtaining the services
and advice of these noted specialists.
To all who call in person and commence
a course of medical treatment on or be
fore December 90 will be entitled to
receive one months medical treatment
free of charge. Consultation free to all.
Offices 118 West 6th street, Topeka,
Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time of the year a cold is
very easily contracted, and if let to run
its course without the aid of some reli-
able cough medicine is liable TO result
in that dread disease, pneumonia. We
know of no better remedy to cure a
cough or cold than Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. We have used it quite
extensively and it has always given en-
tire sausfactiOn.-Oolaga Ind. Ter
Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known
to be a certain preventive of pneumonia
Among the many thousands who have
used it for colds and la grippe we have
never yet learned of a single case hav-
ing resulted in pneumonia. Persons
who have weak lungs or have reason to
fear an attack of pneumonia, should
keep the remedy at hand. The 25 and
so cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
EAGLE ATTACKS A CHILD.
Four Year Old Boy Rescued From the
TaIons of the Bird of Jove

Rlackwater. Mo, Dec. Henry KelIa
of near this place captured a bald-headed
eagle yesterday while it was trying to
carry off a 4-year-old son of his brother,
Theodore Kella-
The child was in the yard near the
house, which is near Blackwater river
when the eagle made the effort, but the
child being too heavy. it could not rise
off the ground. 1t claws became entan-
gled in the child's clothing, and Mr.. Kella
rushed to his nephew's assistance. TAX
ing off his coat he threw it over the
eagles head, completely bIindfolding it.
Then, tying its legs together. he released
its claws from the child's clothing and
carried his feathered captive home. where
it was Gagged, but was afterward brought
to this place and is on exhibition at w c.
Shanks'. The eagle measures feet IL
inches from tip to tip. The child was
frightened into a spasm, but otherwise
was uninjured.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
Jury Returns a Verdict After
Deliberating Three HOu rs.
Prisoner Received the An
nOuncement COOlIy.
GUILT
On Being Returned to His Cell
the Prisoner
Owns That He Did the Killing
and Not Mrs. Mack.

New York. Dec. Martin Thorn
is convicted Of murder in the first de-
gree in killing William GuldenSuppe,
his predecessor in the affections of Mrs.
Augusta Mack, at Woodside, L. L, on
June 25.
At the request of Thorn's counsel the
passage of the death sentence was de-
ferred until next Friday morning.
Thorn heard the jurymen polled on
their verdict, but his face never chang
ed color during the trying ordeal. With
lips firmly compressed and jaws hard
set, he faced the judge, jury and court
room full of spectators with well feign-
ed stoicism.
The jury remained In deliberation
just three hours, when they sent word
to the judge that they were ready to
render a verdict. The fact of their
remaining out so long gave hope to the
defense, but as each one of them took
his seat in the jury box, his facial ex-
preston told very distinctly the result
of the three hours conference.
Guilty of the charge preferred"
were the ominOus words which fell
from the lips of the foreman of the
jury.
Thorn's lawyers moved for a new
trial on the ground that the verdict
was not in accordance with the weight
of the evidence, but the motion was
Overruled.
Just what will become of Mrs. Mack
Queens county authorities, but it is
generally thought that the people will
accept a plea from her which will not
call for capital punishment.
When Martin Thorn had been led
back to his cell after the conviction,
he admitted that the verdict was just,
and that he, and not Mrs. Mack, killed
Guldensuppe. This acknowledgment
of guilt took place while Thorn's cell
in the Jail was being prepared for him.
During the trial Thorn has been under
charge of Police Captain Methven of
Flushing.
Captain MethVen had him under his
watchful eye when the Jail officials
searched the cell that Thorn is to occu-
py for a day or two. While this was
being done, Thorn talked with the po-
lice captain. He said:
Il am glad it is over and the verdict
given. I am convicted and I am con-
tented. 1t was I who killed Gulden-
suppe, and I believe every word that
Mrs. Mack said upon the stand was
substantially correct When I was on
the stand I lied when telling the story
as I did. but lied to clear myself. 1t
is no use carrying 1T any further. am
guilty and am convicted. 1t is what 1
expected and what 1 suppose people
think deserve, and perhaps dO.''
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
A Rare Holidav volume.

In Memoriam By Alfred Tennyson.
With a preface by Henry Van Dyke.
illustrated by Harry Fem. New York:
Fords, Howard & Hubert. Tive hun
dred and siXty-three pages. Silk, gilt
top, uncut edges; boxed; $3.50.
1t is not often that 50 undisputed
masterpiece as Tenny In Memoir
am is left so long without the attention
of a special edition for the purpose Of
presentation. Whether for its eX-
quisite poetry. it's profound philosophy.
it's reverent religion, or its uplifting
strength in bereavement, it has always
been priced among the foremost Of
elegiac-or. indeed, any other-poems-
Yet, save in the admirable IOW-priCed
students edition." with DR. ROlfe's
annotations, and a small pocket vol
ume of Macmillan's, this wonderful pO-
EN- cannot be obtained in volume by
itself.
That it should have been selected.
then, for artistic illustration and beau
tiful printing is no wonder; but the
publishers have been peculiarly fOrtu-
nate in securing for it the services Of
Harry Fem. The wide range and del
icate quality of his artistic capabilities
are well known, but his special fitness
for the present task lies lies in the fact
that some years ago he spent many
months in the immediate vicinity OF
Tennyson's old Sussex home, and filed
his portfolios with the beauties Of that
charming region of rural England.
A further aid to the understanding
Of this victorian classic is descrip-
Henry Van Dyke. whose personal ac-
ouaintanoe with the poet and dilligent
consideration of his works have espec-
tally identified him with the study OF
TennysOn.
In ali the mechanical features of
book making this volume is a delight TO
the eye. The ivory surface of the pa
per-smOOth, but not unpleasantly CLOS
sy; the clear legjble text; the effective
engraving of the drawings. in all their
variety of pen, pencil. brush charcoal.
etc; the rich yet delicate printing. with
its simple but striking decoration in
gold: the gilt top and uncut edges
comb to make an example of refined
taste skillfully directed. Both in spir-
it and in form, it is a rare and exQuis-
ite production.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-01
M'K1NLEY'S NEW PICTURES
The President and Mrs. Mckinley
Sit for Photographs

washington, Dec 1.-The President
and Mrs. Mckinley have both had
their photographs taken. This is the
first time in ten years that Mrs. Nc
Kinley has been photographed. Three
or four charming negatives were Sc
cured of the mistress of the White
House. In one picture Mrs. Mckinley
is seated in a large chair in the conSer-
vatory, while another represents her
in her sitting room engaged in knitting
baby socks, and on a table beside her
is a photograph of the president
The new photograph of the president
represents him as making the final cor
rections to his message. He is seated
at the big desk in his Office, and oppo-
site him is Secretary Porter. The pho
tograph is one of the best the president
has ever had taken.