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The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
BATTLE WITH BANDITS.
Southern Pacific Train Held Up
Near Wilcox, Ariz.

Denver, Dec. 1O-A special from Ell
Paso, Tex, says:
Information was received in this city
late last night from San Simon, small
station just east of Wilcox, Ariz., on the
Southern Pacific, of a train hold-up.
Train No. 20, the Sunset Limited. had just
left STEMS Pass, N. NJ, near the Arizona.
line. when the engineer noticed a danger
signal in front and Immediately applied
the air No sooner was the train brought
to a stop than five men stepped out from
their hiding places near the tracks, all
heavily armed. One covered the engineer
and hremen with his Winchester, while
the others gave their attention to the train
firing their guns in the air and otherwise
frightening the passengers.
At this point the guards in the express
car took a hand in the fusillade. Thirty
or forty shots are said to have been fired
on both sides. One Wells-Fargo guard,
Jennings by name, succeeded in killing
robber Cullen, who was nearest to the
car and who was evidently the leader, for
as soon as the other robbers noticed his
body lying on the ground they lost cour-
age and made a break for their horses,
but another bullet from Jennings VIM
chester evidently struck one of the fleeing
robbers, as he was seen to fall and was
assisted out of range by his comrades.
No express money was stolen and none
of the passengers was hurt.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
ARIZONA ASKS HOME RULE.
Wants Permission to Elect Its Own
Territorial officers.

Washington, Dec. 1O-De1egate Smith
of Arizona, introduced a bill today
which provides for a rather radical
change in the conditions now existing
in that territory. It provides for the
election on the first Monday in Novem-
Der, 1898, of the following territorial Of
ficers, who shall hold office for four
years unless otherwise prescribed by
the legislative assembly Of the terri
tory:
Governor, secretary of state, auditor,
treasurer, attorney general, superin-
tendent of public instruction, one chief
justice and three associate justices of
the supreme court.
These officers are to have the same
powers as such officers now hold. All
other territorial officers are to be ap-
pointed by the governor by and with
the consent of the territorial council.
The salary and compensation of these
officers shall be paid at the time and in
the manner prescribed by law.At pres
ent the governor and secretary are ap-
pointed by the president of the United
States and confirmed by the Senate.The
other officers named are appointed by
the governor and confirmed by the ter
ritorial council. Mr.. Smiths bill would
give local government to Arizona
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
CRY FOR HELP.
Monetary Commission Appeals to
Bankers and Insurance Men.


indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 1O.-Chairman
H H. Hanna, of the monetary COM
mission, has sent to bankers of the
country 10000 circular letters as fol-
lows:
Dear Sir:-The monetary commits
sion chosen by the executive committee
of the Indianapolis monetary cOnven-
tfon viii very soon conclude its labOrs
and offer a plan for financial Organiza-
tiOn in accordance with the expressed
viii of the convention. The members
of the commission, have at great sac
rifice to themselves and without COM
pensatiOn other than their travelling
and living expenses, while engaged in
the work, given a great deal of time
and diligent, conscientious effort to the
accomplishment of the great task i'm
posed upon them
1t is generally believed that the sug-
gestiOn for legislation that the COM
mission will offer will prove to be
broad, comprehensive and rational The
difficulty of dealing with existing con-
ditiOnS and the needs of widely Sepa-
rated geographical divisions present
many complex phases of the subject
After long suffering and immeasurea-
bly, expensive delay, the opportunity
seems to be at hand for financial re-
organization. However, only patent,
patriotic sacrifice of individual opinions
as to methods will make desirable leg
islatiOn possible.
1T is not difficult for conservative
thinking men to agree as to great prin-
ciples involved, but there is a wide diff
ference of opinion as to the detail of
methods. The suggestions sent to the
commission are SO varied that all of
them cannot be used, therefore sup
preston of individual preference calls
for patriotic patience.
In anticipation of the publication of
the plan of the commission this letter
is addressed to you to remind you of
the serious Importance of harmony
among those who recognize the necessi-
ty of eliminating the money question
from politics and esta bliShing stable
things in finance.
IF. after a careful consideration, you
believe the main features of the plan of
the commissioners to be sound, you are
urged to waive your preference for de-
tail and unite in the great effort to at
once wisely dispose of the subject and
release the commerce of the country
from the awful destruction incident to
periodical financial agitation.
Your senators and representatives
in congress will desire to hear from you
on this subject If you can consist
emily don't fail to write plainly to
them your approval of the plan recon-
mended by the commissioners"
The circular sent to insurance men
and money brokers bears date of De-
cember 10, while the one directed to
bankers bears date of December 4. The
last circulars to be sent out embody all
the injunctions of the letter to bank
ers with the following additional mat
ter:
Like every one else, insurance men
and their patrons are vitality interested
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
no MAKE LINEN INSTEAD.
Fall Rivers Scheme Meeting South
ern Composition in Cotton Goods.

Lowell, Mass, Dec. 10.-The reported
decision of the Fall River manufactur
erS to reduce wages has not aroused
much comment in Lowell. The increas-
ing competition of the southern plants
has long been fOreSeen here and has
been discounted to as great an extent
as possible.
Several mills have already installed
extensive linen plants and others have
changed their machinery to run on
specialties.
Lewiston, Me, Dec 10.-Lewiston and
Auburn mill operatives and agents are
speculating upon the possible effect of
local cotton manufacturers proposed
cut down at FAN River One agent in
an interview said that the market was
somewhat Influenced by the Fall River
mills and the situation might demand
a reduction in wages and curtailment
of the output.
Another said he hoped they would
not be compelled to cut and he did not
borrow trouble.
Another said he considered it more
advantageous to curtail production
than to reduce wages.
Manchester, N. Y, Dec. 10.-General
Agent Herman of HaverstFaw, of the
AmOskeag corporation is authority for
the statement that the cut in cotton
mill wages in Fall River will not be
followed in this city; that the Fall
River action pertains only to the mills
of that city, and it is not probable that
the example will be followed in other
New England states.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
ELLIOTT AND GILBERT TIE
Each Man Makes a Score of SO for
the Dupont Trophy.

Chicago, Dec. 1O.-Just as it seemed
that his "hoodoo' of never having won
a race on the Western park grounds
was to be broken, J. A. r. Elliott yes
terday missed a soft bird which had
been flushed. AS a result the race for
the Dupont trophy with Fred Gilbert
ended in a tie of SO each. The shOOton
of twenty-five birds will take place to-
day.
Elliott showed much improvement
over his work of Tuesday, and the
match was of the closest possible kind.
When Gilbert lost his nintieth, the
Kansas City contingent regarded the
race as over. 1t would have been but
for a defective shell, and a hit OF care
lessness. EIiott's ninety-fourth bird
refused to fly. Just as it rose after be-
ing flushed, the Western man fired. A
few tail feathers f1uttered to the ground
but the bird was unhurt. 1t again
alighted. With it standing still, Eli
OFT fired again. The shot spread and
the pigeon escaped, taking with it an
uncomfortable amount of shot. Gill
bert might still have lost, but his nine
ty-sixth bird, right driver, circles to
the right quarter until it dropped dead
just within the boundary.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
A Wandering Bov.

Willie Strong, IS years old, was ar
rested by Patrolnen Fieger and Camp
bell last night in the Union Pacific
yards. He had come in from St. Marys.
The two big policemen hustled him to
police station where the charge of
runaway boy was placed against him
-Strong's home is in Council Bluffs,
Ia. He says that his father was cruel
to him. and that he ran away from
home and Joined the company of two
fishermen. They Travelled about to-
gether and finally started west. When
they reached ST. Marys the city mar
shal took the boy into custody and sent
him to Topeka. His parents have been
notified and he is held here until word
can be received from them.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
have been filed for record in the office
of the register of deeds:
c. w. Jewell and wife to L. L. Roby,
$105, lot 168 Crane street, Topeka, Kan
sas.
Edward J. Downey to Mary Downey,
$500, lots 1876 and 1877, on Madison street,
in Fairchild's addition in Topeka, Kan
sas.
M. Durein and wife to Financial as
sociation, Sis, lots POS, 207 and 209, on
Holiday street. Topeka, Kansas.
John Schilling and wife, $3.50. lots "a
and SO, on Tenth avenue west, Topeka,
Kansas.
Calvin Hayes and Mrs. Scraper, Sc.
mortgage, organ at 313 East Third
street, Topeka, Kansas.
Shawnee county to Luther Nelifs,
part of northwest quarter of 5-12-16.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
xITz IS DONE.
Says Even Though His Wife Would
GIVE Her Consent He Fights
No More

Rock Island, Ill, Dec 1O.-Bob Fitz-
simmons in an interview here yester-
day afternoon, said the-statement that
his wife, who is now in Milwaukee, had
consented to his entering the ring again
providing he would first meet Cor
bett-Was untrue.
My wife, said he, would not have
me fight again under any considera-
ton. I know that, and what is the
use in trying to make out anything
different. Anyhow, even though she
gave her consent, I would not give
Corbett another chance. AS have said
many times before, I am through prize
fighting. I have won the champion
ship. and I won fairly. I have got
enough. Now the other fellows can
fight it out among themselves. I am
doing well, enjoying good health and
am contented. have got all the glory
[ want"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
The Union Pacific

Passes through the best cities and
towns of Kansas, colorado, Wyoming
yer, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, San
Francisco Portland and ali PuCet
Sound points.
The advantages gained by travelling
via the Union Pacific are Quick Time
-Unequaled Service.
Magnificent Equipment
Double Ora wing Room
Pullman Palace Sleepers
Pullman Dining Cars
Free Reclining Chairs
Pullman Tourist Sieepers.
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. G. FULTON,
Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
FURMAN SELLS THE BEST $500 SHOE.
DEADLY ARIZONA SKUNKS.
Rabid Little Animals n ore Poisonous
Than RattIesn axes.

Temple, Ariz.. Dec. .1O-James Holmes
ley,a young cattle man living near Pay
skunk with hydrOphobia the other
night. Holmesley was sleeping out in
the hills when the little animal attack
ed him, fastening its teeth in his nose
before he awakened. The skunk had to
be chOked to death before it would re-
lease its hold.
HOlmesley's face swelled at once, and
for fear of his life, he started at once
for Chicago, there to be treated by the
Pasteur institute. The Chicago treat
ment has proved effectual in the cure
of several cases of hydrophobia that
came from skunk bites sustained by
other Tonic basin cattle men. Others
who relied on local remedies died with
in three weeks in the most awful agon-
les.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
DAILY NEWS OF SPORT.
An Enterprise Pot Hunter
Caught With His Game.
Was Shipping Out 665 Qnails
UnIaWfuIly.
The Birds Melted Out of Season-Let
OF With $15 Fine-Elliott and
Gilbert Tie in Their Contest
Shoot.

Enterprise, Dec. 1O.-Rolla Scofield,
who was captured in the act of ship
ping 665 quails, 300 pounds weight, to
New York, the birds being killed out of
season, entered a plea of guilty before
Justice Holt. 1t was the 'sQuire's first
criminal case and he let the fellow off
easy with a SIS fine, which he paid.
Scoheld told Enterprise parties that
he killed the birds all in one day and
it is probable that they were both shot
and netted
1t is said there are others equally
guilty with Scofield in the violation of
the game law and every true sports
man will be glad to see them caught
and punished
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
NEW YORK FOUR HUNDRED
List to be Scaled Down to an Exclu-
sive Thirty-fve.

New York, Dec. 10-Just as the late
Ward McAllister scaled down the magic
circle of society first to a definite list of
400 and then to the exclusive $50, a new
leader who has arisen has undertaken,
it is said, to narrow the limits still
further and to say there are 35 only
of the elect, the swellest of the swell.
The wOman-for the new leader is
woman, and her list refers only to Wo-
men-whO has thus corrected, revised,
and censored the fashionable list is
Mrs. Edmund Baylies.
Mrs. Baylies has, for the last year at
least, taken precedence wherever she
has been socially. 1t has been under
stood that Mrs. Baylies is the most diff
ficult person in New York to get to ap-
pear at a social function. For every
invitation Mrs. Baylies accepts she
sends regrets for 20 others.
Mrs. Baylies was a Miss Van Rens-
selaer, and comes, therefore, from the
best stock of the country. She is de-
scended from the old Albany PATRON,
which of itself is regarded as a patent
of nobility. Her new list of 80 is said to
be as follows: Mrs. Astor, Mrs. J. J.
AstOr, Mrs. Elisha Dyer, Jr., Mrs. Og-
den Mills, Mrs. Buchanan Winthrop,
Mrs. Egerton Winthrop, Jr., Mrs. I.
Townsend Burden, Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt, Jr., Mrs Orme Wilson, Mrs. r.
T. Wilson, Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry, Mrs.
Q. II P. Belmont, Mrs. Harry Payne
Whitney, Mrs. Almeric Hugh Paget,
Mrs. Henry Clews, Mrs. James P. Ker-
nochan, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. w
Starr Miller, Mrs. George H. Warren,
Sr., Mrs. Luther KOuntze, Mrs. Henry
Sloane, Mrs. August Belmont, Mrs. OS-
den Goelet, Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan,
Mrs. Levi P. Morton, Miss Anna Sands,
Miss Josephine Johnson, Miss Amy
Townsend, Miss Ward McAlliSter, Mrs.
George L. Rives Mrs. w. G. Schermer-
horn. Mrs. Maturin Livingston. Mrs.
Cadwalader JONES' Mrs. w. Bayard
Cutting, Mrs. Benjamin Welles.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
TEXAS G. A. R. COLONY.
General Paul Vandervoort Says He
Has Closed a Deal for a Tract
of Land

Galveston, Tex, Dec 1O-Gen. Paul
Vandervoort. at one time grand COM
mander of the G. A. r. and one of the
promoters of the G. A. r. colony in this
state, writes the Tribune from Dem
ings' Bridge, Texas, that he has closed
a deal with John z. and Shanghai
Pearce, the great cattle kings, for land
for a colony, and that at least 900 col
onists win move in Immediately after
the beginning of the new year.
The undertaking is fashioned after
that at Fitzgerald, Ca
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
wH1TNEYs SYNDICATE.
Wealthy New Yorker Will Head Big
Racing Company.

New York, Dec. 1O.-It is stated here
among hOrsemen on authority that ex-
Secretary William c. Whitney is the
head of a big syndicate which is to have
an extensive stable on the turf in 1898.
He has frequently denied the rumor
that he is to become identified with the
racing game in any way, but reports of
important transactions in which he is
concerned are of almost. daily occur
renee and the public is beginning to be-
heve that the wealthy and popular New
Yorker has designs on stakes and pur-
ses. His recent big purchases in Lex
ington would indicate that there is
truth in the rumor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
BOYS $500 WEARWELL SHOES, FURMAN'S.

in sound money. A heroic effort is be-
ing made to eliminate the money ques-
ton from politics and establish a sound
and stable system in the interest of the
people
You can be of great service in Great
ing respect for and confidence in the
good intention of the commission if you
will assume your share of the respOn-
sibility, and as you have occasion bring
it to the attention of all your business
acquaintances with your endorsement
and approval, and in this way make
success possible for this great move
ment for the general good"
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
CROWDER MAY LIVE.
His Injuries Show Signs Of Being
Cured by Medical Aid.

Edward Crowder, the carriage paint
er who was thrown by two brakemen
from a Union Pacific freight train
Tuesday near ROssville, and is now at
the Salvation Army hospital suffering
from a rUptured kidney. is much better
today. The physicians announce that
unless unfavorable symptoms appear,
the patient will probably recover. He
has a strong constitution. which is a
point in his favor. AS yet no action
has been taken against the two brake
men who elected CrOWder from the
moving train.
Should he be taken worse and die Of
his injuries they will in aH probability
be arrested and held for trial.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Eastern and Western Champions to
Play at Detroit, Christmas

Madison, Wis. Dec. 1O.-The Madi-
son High school football team will
meet the High school eleven of North
Tonawanda. N. Y, at Detroit. on
Christmas day. Neither team has been
beaten by a High school eleven this
season and both are considered the
eastern and western championship
teams of their class
The New York team has been coached
by Frank Hinkey, the famous Yale
end. The game will be played on the
Detroit Athletic association grounds
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
TRIED TO KILL SULTAN.
Soldiers Tortured to Death to
Obtain a Confession.

London, Dec. 1O.-The Athens cores
pondent of the Daily Chronicle says
that on Monday last two soldiers in the
imperial service at the YiIdiz. Kiosk, the
palace of the sultan, made an attempt
on the sultan's life. This was frustra-
ted by the attendants of the sultan. The
sultan had the men tortured in the
hope of ascertaining the names of the
instigators, but both succumbed with
out revealing anything.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

After hearing some friends continual
" praising Chamberlain CoIic, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea RemedyS Curtis
Fleck of Anaheim, California, pur-
chased a bottle of it for his own use
and is now as enthusiastic over its
wonderful work as anyone can be. The
25 and 80 cent sizes for sale by all drug
gistS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
Relief in Sig Hours

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure. 3"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of it's exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys
back and every part of the urinary
passages in male or female. 1t relieves
retention of water and pain in passing
it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure, this is your rem
edy. Sold by Geo. w. Stansdeld 632
Kansas avenue, and Sim Drug compa-
ny, 607 Kansas avenue, druggists, To-
peka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
FLEISCHMANN HAS STROKE
Paralysis Overcomes the Millionaire
Yeast Man.

Cincinnati. Dec. 1O.-Charles Flelshmann
died at 4:30 a m. today at his home in
Avondale, from paralysis.
He was president of the Fleishmann
Yeast company. He had an extensive in
terest in the turf and was the employer
of the famous jockey, Tod Sloane.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
To Add Rush Medical College

Chicago, Dec. 1O.-Negotiations are said
to be under way looking toward the af-
fliation of the University of Chicago and
the Rush Medical college President Har-
per of the university left for New York
last night to visit John D. Rockefeller
and it is believed the visit has an import
ant bearing on the question.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
Ayers
StIlIIl0
cure

better known as Ayers Cherry Pee
toral, has made a record for its
remarkable cures of asthma. Cases
that have been considered beyond
hope or help have been cured by
this remedy. We give two examples
of such cures out of the many on
record ,eS-s4s-- ~
"My mother has been a great sufferer
from asthma for the past ten years, and her
recovery is almost without a parallel. On
account of her advanced age-over seventy
we had but little hopes Of ever seeing her
well again; but we are sincerely grateful to
inform you that she has been entirely cured
by the use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral."
INGLIS BANKS, Tar Brook, MS.
2 81 was q sufferer for a long time from
asthma, vainly endeavoring to procure relief
IN the use Of ordinary remedies. At length
was induced to try a bottle of Ayers Cherry
Pectorsl. The first bottle afforded me so
much benefit that 1 continued the use of the
remedy until entirely cured"
JOSEPH KLONz Charlotte, n. G.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

There is no finer, fresher. richer ol
more varied line of suitings than thai
kept by Olof Ekberg, 713 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc 81. All druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
Mems OVerCOats.

Good Wearing Overcoats 90
Blue Chlnchilla Overcoats. ....-..... 3 -85
Blue or Blk. Kersey OvercoatS.. 4 %
Heavy oxford Overcoats. $50
Blk. or Blue Melton Overcoat. 6. 90
Blk. Irish Frieze OVercOats. .....-. z 90
Fine All-Wool Blue Melton Over
coats ....-...-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S.VO
at .......'.... 10 90
The finest line of SIS to S25 Over
coats to select from at...........-15.00 90
We wish to call especial attention to
our Overcoat Department, which occu-
pies the entire half Of the second floor.
and we are able to suit and fit the most
fastidiouS at the very lowest prices.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
CAsTORTA.

New place-726 Kan. Ave, Cremerie,
Scott & Scott.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West sth.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
Cash
Clothing
Sale.

looked. We are going to sell these suits
if we have to almost given them away.
The prices were from 81 to $50 Prices
now So to $40. Don't miss this.
We have put the knife deep into our
regular line of suits. and in order to
appreciate the prices you must see
them.
3S41 Mems Cheviot Suits, were 81.
now .....-.-.-.... $500 y. 80
3644 Mems So Cor. Cheviot Suits,
20 now -.---.-- $40
81. now ................. -. 4.75
s.. now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80 -. 500
A fine line of SO Suits in plain and
fancy, round and square corner. Z 90
Blk. .AH-Wool Clay Worsted Suits. 100
SD, now -.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80 80, y 90
now ......... 80 '.''.''-l'..' 90
Imported Clay Worsted Suits, worth
SIS, now .................... 10 90
Any of our SIS Suits. now 10 90
Suits worth SIS to S22. now. Is 90
Fine Prince Albert Suits. 13 .25
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10
Jndee Tennev IS Dead

ney of the United States district court
died at his home in Brooklyn today.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

PhOtographs-all sizes, all prices.
Leonard takes them, ,613 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

Olof ElCberg. merchant tailor, 71s
Kansas avenue,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

"a Bunch of Keys" Hoyt's satire on
hotel life, will be seen at the Crawford
theater in this city next Tuesday ev-
ening. The piece is this year under
the numerous specialties, for which
the opportunity is given in all of
Hoyt's farces. are said to be all new
and entertaining.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-10

At the Crawford theater tonight
''The Dazzler," farce comedy well
known in Topeka, will be presented.
The piece has been improved by the
introduction of new songs, dances, etc,
and it will probably be seen by a good
audience. Regular prices prevail.