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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
APPOINTS M'NALL.
Governor Leedy Names Him as Su-
perintendent of Insurance.

Webb McNall did not get a place on
the state board of railroad commission
ers but Immediately after the conclu-
sion of the election of the members of
that board Governor Leedy said:
Gentlemen of the Council, 1 am 60
ing to appoint Mr.. McNan to the posi-
ton of superintendent of insurance.
The governor went at once to his Of
flee and in a few moments made public
announcement of the appointment.
McNan is a Silver Republican and
the one man among all of the candi-
dates refusing to go before the execu-
tive council and declaim his own merits
for the place. He received no votes for
railroad commissioner. it is belived that
a general understanding of the COVER
nor's intention was responsible for
this.
The position to which Mr. McNall has
been appointed pays $4,000 per year.
The position of railroad commissioner is
worth 81 500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
l.. J. GAGE FOR TREASURY.
The Chicago Banker May Get the
Portfolio.

Canton, Jan. 21.-Although there is no
authority for the statement that any
friend of President-elect Mckinley has
gone to Chicago to confer with Lyman
]. Gage in reference to his taking the
treasury portfolio it is believed here
that there have been Chicagoans in
Canton advocating Mr.. Cages qualifi-
cations and claims for representation in
the cabinet.
Neither Nation alCOmmitteemanC haS-
G. Dawes, Judge Grosscup or treasurer
L. A. Walton. of the Security Trust
company would confirm or deny the ru-
mors about Mr.. Gage and the treasury
portfolio.
Judge Grosscup is here, Messrs Dawes
and Walton have returned to Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
ILLINOIS MILLS CLOSE.
Unexpected Action Throws Thous-
ands Out of Employment.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-The Illinois Steel COM
pany's steel and rail plants at South Chi
cago were closed indefinitely yesterday.
leaving 2, 600 to 5000 employees idle At the
office of the company it was stated that
the shutdown is only temporarily for
the purpose of changing the rolls
Announcement of the intended shut
down had not been made to the Worxmen.
and they were at the mills in the morn
ing usual When they arrived at the
gates they found them closed with notice
posted bearing the information that the
mills would be closed indefinitely.
The men at loss to explain this
unexpected action. To many of them a
long continued shutdown means desti-
tuition and suffering. A large part of the
force has only been employed since the
last week in December. A cut in wages
said to have been announced for
February L on January l. and they do not
think the present move was contemplated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
WICHITA'S POLICE BOARD.
mend Dixon, Spencer and Furnace
For Commissioners.

A delegation of twenty citizens of Wich-
tia arrived today to appear before the
governor and make recommendations for
the Wichita police commissioners.
There are a dozen applicants for the po-
sitionS.
A caucus of the delegation this after
noon failed to reach final agreement.
It is said that George Dixon, POpulist,
and former member of the board. Joseph
Furnace, Populist. and G. X Spencer. q
Democrat. have been partially agreed
upon and will probably be recommended
to the governor for appointment
The list of commissioners given above
may be charged because all members of
the delegation have not approved the Sc
lection. A second caucus will be held this
afternoon, and if an audience is secured,
the matter will be presented to the gov
ernOr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

William Campbell is a radical Popu-
list He has represented Stafford coun-
ty in the Legislature four terms and re-
fused to be a candidate for the senate
at the last election. He was not an ac
tive candidate for the place which
seems to have been given him upon his
record as against, the railroads and in
favor of the people.
Mr. billiard is an ex-senator, having
been elected upon the fusion ticket. He
is Democrat and a good man. The
Populists and all of the allied forces,
except of course the disappointed can
didates are well pleased with these Sc
lections.
1t is rumored that the secretaryship
Of the board will be offered to r. w.
Turner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
A WARRANT FOR M'KNIGHT
President of Louisville Burst Bank to
Be Arrested.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 21.-Nationa1
Bank Examiner James Escott has
sworn out a warrant for the arrest of
James NJ. Mcknight, president of the
German National bank, which was
closed Monday by order of Comptroller
EckelS.
The warrant charges a violation of
the national banking law and was
placed in the hands of United States
Deputy Marshal Samuel Blackburn,
who so far has been unable to locate
Mr. Mcknight. Examiner Escott will
not talk about the matter.
Mr.. Mcknight was also president of
the Germania Trust and Safety Vault
company, for which a receiver was ap-
pointed yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
A TARIFF BILL CAN PASS.
Congressman NewIands Has Fixed It
With Silver Senators.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-The Posts Washing
ton special says:
1t is understood that Representative
Newlands of Nevada has successfully
negotiated a treaty with a sufficient
number of free silver senators from the
mountain districts of the west to in
sure the passage of a tariff bill at the
special session which will be called by
Major Mckinley next March.
The first hope of the friends of the
incoming administration was that they
would be able to pass a tariff bill with
the aid of the small contingent of sound
money Democrats who will be on deck
after March 4, but the pledges in that
direction were of such uncert ain char
acter and hinged on SO many contin-
gencies that new alliances We're sought
and formed in the quarter indicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
"coAL OIL" TAYLOR, TOO.
Resolution for a Bond Investigation
Amended to Include Him.

H. L. Taylor, coal oil inspector under
Governor Lewelling, has failed to deny
the charge on the part of members of
his own party that he got away with
nearly $4,000. He will be investigated
by the house committee to be appointed
under the provisions of Representative
Fairchild'S resolution calling for an in
vestigatiOn of school bond purchase in
kingman and COwley counties.
When the original resolution came up
Lobdell of Lane moved to extend the
powers of the committee cOntempla ted
to include an investigation of Coal Oil''
Taylor The amendment carried the reso-
luton over under the rules and it Will
prObab bly, come up tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

tering endorsement he had from the
business men.
Frank Curry protested against the
appointment of William Green on the
board who he said was a gold Demo-
crat.
At this Governor Leedy started and
made a note on tablet before him
After that Governor Leedy said what
is quoted above and the delegation left
He gave no indication whatever of
what he would do about the police COM
missioners.
The politicians and every one else are
a. sea today concerning the probable
make up of the board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Old PeOnla.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters- This medicine does not stimulate
and contains no whisky nor other in
toxicant but acts as a tonic or alter
alive. It acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organs, thereby aiding ma
ture in the performance of the func-
tions Electric Bitters is an excellent
appetizer and aids digestion. Old peo-
pie find it just exactly what they need.
Price so cents and 81 per bottle at J.
K. Jones' drug store. Fifth street and
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
TWO CENTS.
THE BANK COULDN'T PAY.
The German Savings Bank of Des
Moines Assigns

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 21-The German
Savings bank of this city has assigned
to H T. Blackburn. The banks capt.
tai is $4,000; assets, $611 200; undivided
profits, 81, 900; deposits, $3.50. 900. The
bank suspended payment after having
opened this morning with only $1,000 on
hand.
Very little money came in, and when
VIM. Musson presented a check for
81, 900 there was not enough to pay it, so
the bank closed its doors. The depos-
itorS will be paid in full, but the capt.
tai stock will be wiped out entirely and
an assessment will be made. The fail
ure was caused by inability to collect
from borrowers, most of whom were
small traders and merchants. No other
banks here are affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
$500 PERSISTED.
An Earthquake in Persia Causes
Great Loss of Life.

London, Jan. 21.-A special from Te-
heran. capital OF Persia. received here,
says that $500 persons persisted as n
result of the earthquake which occurred
on Kisham island January II.
Kisham island is the largest in the
Persian gulf and is situated about fif-
teen miles from it's entrance. It's pOpu-
Iation is estimated at 5000, mostly
Arabs.
BOMBAY IS SHAKEN.
London, Jan. PA special dispatch
received here from Bombay says that
three severe earthquake shocks have
occurred there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
HERE Is REAL PROSPERITY
100000 to be Expended in Extend
ing Mackey Telegraph

Montreal, Jan. 21-A private cablegram
from London. England, states that Bar
ing Bros. & Co. offer 400. 900 pounds sterl-
ing per cent 100 year commercial cable
debenture stock. The subscription list
VIII close on or before 4 p. m. January p
Mr.. John w Mackey. who is the Drin-
cipal owner of these bonds. undertakes
to sell none of his own holdings under
par for two years except with Barring
Bros consent. On this issue one half
POO, 900 pounds. is furnished by Mr.. Mackey
personally the balance by the company
to provide for telegraph extensions in 1895
and 1887.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Il. A. Mclean Assistant Reporter.

The Supreme court today appointed
G. c. Clemens of Topeka to the posi-
ton of court reporter, effective March
1st. The place pays $1.8 per year.
Henry A. Mclean of Marion, Chief
Justice Doster'S law partner, will be
one of the assistants, T. E. Dewey of
Abilene, who was appointed reporter
upon the resignation of A. NJ F. Ran
dolph, will give up the place to Mr.
Clemens, but will be retained to do the
indexing, work of which he had charge
before being advanced to the position
of reDarter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Diploma a Life CertiRcate.

A bill introduced by Senator Titus,
POp., Harper county, provides that a
be valid life certificate to teach in any
city or county in the state of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Upton Made Chief Clerk.

Warden H. s. Lands of the state
penitentiary has announced the ap-
pointment of w. t. Upton of Coffey
county to the position of chief clerk
a the state penitentiary. Mr.. Upton
was secretary of the Populist state CEN
trail committee during the last cam
paign, having succeeded r. H. Semple,
the latter part of August.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Central Baseball League Organized

Evansville. Ind, Jan. 21-The Cen
trail Base Ball league was organized
here last night. Five cities were rep
resented at the meeting. namely: Nasn-
vile, by w L. Work; Terre Haute. by
NJ. F. Schmidt; Cairo, by A Steifel:
Washington, Ind, by a proxy, and
Evansville, by Marx Cumberts. Rep
resentatives from Memphis and Little
Rock were expected, but for some rea-
son failed to put in an appearance me
league is to have six clubs only
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
A SHORT SESSION.
Kansas Day Resolution Reconsidered
and Passed.

The house of representatives adjourn
ed at noon today until 10 o'clock tomor-
row.
Two bills were reported from the
committee on mines and mining but
the house was unable to consider them
because they had not been printed One
was representative TrueblOod'S bill to
provide for the assessment of mining
property the same as real estate. The
other was Representative Hackbusch' S
bill limiting the output of coal at the
state penitentiary to the demands of
the charitable institutions.
The senate resolution providing for a
celebration of Kansas Day, which was
defeated in the house yesterday, was
called up today and passed.
AT the conclusion of routine business.
including the reading and reference of
bills, the house adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
BREIDENTHAL TO RESIGN.
Will Retire From the Craftsmanship
of the State Central Committee.

It seems to be generally understood that
Governor Leedy will re-appoint John w.
Breidenthal state bank commissioner as
soon as the present term expires, which
is some time next month.
1t is also rumored that at an early date
Mr.. Breidenthal will resign his position
as chairman of the Populist state CEN
cision reached some months ago.
Mr. Prudential and his friends declin-
ed to discuss the subject TO-DAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
s 81 oHicia1s ia q Bad Wav.

San Francisco. Jan. 21.-The head Off
cials of the Southern Pacific are having
a hard time. General Manager krutt-
schnitt is down with the grippe. General
superintendent Fillmore has just recov-
cred from a severe attack of pneumonia,
and is in Arizona with Vice President
Croker, who fed from San FRANCISCO to
escape the same disease and Vice PreS1-
dent Stubs is almost disabled from rheu-
matiSm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
SULLIVAN is BETTER.
The Doctors Now Think He Will Re.
cover

New Bedford, Mass. Jan. 21-John L.
Sullivan, the eX-pugilist, who is i'll with
tonsilitis, at the hotel here, passed a
fairly comfortable night.
After treating the patients throat
this morning, his physicians made the
statement that Sullivan would be all
right in a few DAYS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Nearly All Under Water.

New York. Jan. 21.-Nothing can be
seen from Sandy Hook this morning OF
the steamship Alveja deck houses. Parts
of her masts, stack and the point of her
bow spirit are the only things visible
The seas wash between these.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Meeting of Santa Fe officers.

Chicago, Jan. 21.-A meeting of all
passenger traffic men of the Santa Fe
system will be held in this city January
%. Traffic matters will be discussed
and arrangements made to conform to
the removal OF the office of the general
ka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
The Vote in Detail

The caucus took eleven ballots last
night, nominating on the thirty-fourth
which included the number taken at
the first caucus.
The ballots were as follows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Deaths Reach 47O in a Week.

Bombay, Jan. 21-It is officially an
nounced that the deaths from the bu-
bonic plague for the week number 470.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

Dandruff is an emulation from the
pores of the skin that spreads and dries,
forming scurf and causing the hair to
fall out. Halls Hair Remover cures it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
The-santa Fe Board Approves

New York, Jan. 21.-The board of di-
rectors of the Atchison, has approved
the proposition for a settlement with
the Atlantic & Pacific bondholders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and Ia West StE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
Min eraI Water

The finest in the west. Come and try it.
J. w. PHILLIPS, 612 w. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21

All the different forms of skin trou-
bles, from chapped hands to eczema
and indolent ulcers can be readily
cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
the great pile cure. C. W. Stansield,
6S2 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-21
shipload of Grain for India

San Francisco, Jan. 21-Telegrams
have been sent by the citizens commit
tee to the governor of Oregon, Wash
ington, Kansas. Nebraska and Iowa,
asking the people Of the states to unite
with California in sending a ship load
of grain to the starving people of India
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-03-27
| deserve anotner glass or w,ne.r

i deserve another glass OF wine"
'Go on with your story, and you shall have
another bother cried Randall. what did
Catherine and the child do after they left
your"
'rhey did the safest t%hing-they left En-
gland. Mrs. Linley distinguished herself on
this occasion. Ii WAS her excellent idea to
avoid popular ports of departure, like F0lke.
stone and Dover, which were sure 10 be
watched, and to get away, IL the thing could
be done, from some place on the east coast.
We consulted our guide and fonnd that q
line OF steamers sailed from Hull to Bremen
once a week. A tedious journey from our
part of Cumberland, With some troublesome
changing OF trains, but they got there Ia time
10 embark. Nv first news of them reached
me in telegram from Bremen. There they
waited for further instructions. sent the
instructions by a thoroughly capable and
trustworthy man-an Italian courier, known
to me by an experience of twenty years.
Shall | confess il? | thought | had done
rather q clever thing in providing Mrs. Lin
ley with a friend in need while ! was away
from her
II think 50, too, said Randall.
Wrong, completely wrong. ! had made
a mistake had been too clever, and | gOi
my reward accordingly. You know low ]
advised Mrs. Linley?'
Yes. You persuaded her, with the great.
est difficulty. to apply for divorce.
VERY well, ] had made MI the necessary
arrangements for the trial. when | received
n letter from Germany. Ny charming client
had changed her mind, and declined to apply
for the divorce. There was my reward tOI
having been too clever
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-03-27
Merit Eins.

The invention of Alabastine marked a
new era in wall coatings, and from the
standpoint of the building owner was Il
most important discovery. 1t has from
II small beginning branched ont into every
couyry of the civilized world. The name
'kalsominc has become SO offensive To
property owners that manufacturers OF
cheap kalsomine preparations are now
calling them by some other name, and at
tempting To sell on the Alabastine com
pany's reputation.
Through extensive advertising and per
sonal use, the merits of the durable Ala,
bastine are SO thoroughly known that the
people insist on getting these goods and
will take no chance of spelling their walls
for Il possible saving of at the most but u
few cents. Thus il is again demonstrated
that merit wins, and that manufacturers
of irst-class articles will be supported by
the people.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-03-27
Mr.. BRICe HAS ASPIRATIONS
i'eason Why the Ex-senator IL Build
ing "a Home at Lima, q.

Lima, o., March 22.-The preparations
peins made by Calvin s. Brice to have
a 100000 residence built mere are taken
as an indication that he has political
INSPIRATIONS II desires to r. more close
~ Identified w'th this CITY .Aan he has
p"en since he Nft l. rs many = lrs ago
Tor New York, where ne has since re-
sided. The only home in his name In
th's city is the one occupied by Mrs.
brlce's mother, who decided the proper
" 10 MIN during his race for the senate.
as the records show.
Brice again has designs on the senate.
ana IL successful he hopes, four years
hence, To he the democratic nominee for
president. With all these ambitions in
view he sees he will have to more close
~ connect himself with Lima and the
state of Ohio. He did not come home
10 vote at the last election.
should the next legislature be demo-
cratic Brice win he "A candidate against
any Tree silver a Brice's agents are
already manufacturing sentiment for
nm in all the democratic strongholds,
and with a 500, 600 residence In Lima
there could be no charge that he is not
a resident Of Ohio.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-03-27

cant go 10 my brother while he is lea,.
his present life; l have hurt GATHERINGS fp,
ings; have lost dear little Kitty: | am n.
Obliged to earn my living (more's the pity,
! don't care about politics; | have a pleasui
IN eating harmless creatures, but no pleasur
In shooting them. Have | done somethin
wrong agalnP II isn't the pepper this time
ana yet you're looking at Inc ms II | was try
ing your temper
The French side of Mr.. Sarrazin's natur,
had got the better OF him once more. II,
pointed Indignantly TO a supreme prepare
ton OF fowl on his friends plate. do
actually see YOU picking out Your trutlies an,
putting them on one side9 he asked.
Well Randall acknowledged, IL don
care about trufiles."
Mr.. SarraZin rose, with his plate in hi
hand and his fork ready for action. n,
walked round the table to his friends side
and rererently transferred the neglected
truffies TO his own plate. Randall. You vii
live To repent this he said, Solemuly. "II
the meantime | am the gamer" Until h,
had finished the trHfiies no word fell from
his lips. Il think | should have eniuye,
them more" he remarked, "if | had concen.
trated my attention by closing my ewes: bu,
you would have thought | was going tC
sleep" He recovered his English nationali.
~, after this, until the dessert had beer
placed on the table and the waiter was read,
TO leave the room. At that auspiciouS mo
ment lie underwent orn'hrr" - .,
slsteu on seDulng ms compliments ana tnanK
to the cook.
AT last" said Randall, I'VE are by our
selves; and now | want to know why Cath
crime went to Germany"