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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
TODAY'S HARRIET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State journal.

chicago. Jan 3.
WHEAT-Shorts in the wheat pit had
everything their own way for the frs
three-uuarters of an hour this morning.
The trouble started over the utter indif-
ference Of Liverpool to the 1c advance
here yesterday. that market indeed. show
ing a slight decline and reporting a dis
appointing spot demand. The only cr,-r,1b
of comfort The bulls were able 10 get out
OF The early news was contained in the
northwest receipts which usual were
small. Minneapolis and Duluth reporting
but us cars compared with 652 last year.
This one saving clause. however was not
sufficient to stop The scramble to unload
which started Immediately after the
opening. Initial prices for May We're
from Sl2zc to SIC. against yesterdays
closing price of S21ac. Everybody sold
wheat There was heavy liquidation by
longs. foreigners sold and shorts plucIxea
up courage enough to put out odd lines
encouraged by second cables showing fur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
TO LIMIT JUDGES POWER.
Bill to Curtail Power to Punish for
Contempt Recommended

Washington, Jan. S.-The bill limit
ing the power of judges to punish for
contempt of court, which Representa-
tive Ray of New York framed as a
substitute for bill passed by the SEN
ate last session, WAS acted upon favor
ably by the house committee on judi
ciary today: Those voting for il were:
Repu5licans-He of Iowa. Ray
of New York Frederick of Kansas, Up
degraff of Iowa, Gillett of Massachu-
sets, Connolly of Illinois. Burton of
Missouri: Democrats-Miles of Mary
land. Those voting against il were:
Republicans-B2k er of New Hampshire;
Democrats-Culbers of Texas, Terry
of Arkansas, De Almond of Missouri.
The provisions of the substitute have
been published heretofore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
WATSON'S CONTEST UP.
Preliminary Arguments of Counsel in
the Contested Election Case
Begins.

Washington, Jan. S.-Arguments in
the election contest of Thomas F. Wat
son, late candidate for vice president OF
the Populist ticket. against James c.
Black of the Tenth congressional dis
trict of Georgia, We're begun today be-
fore the house elections committee. 1t
was thought Mr.. Watson would be pres
ent, but he did not put in an appear
ance.
The sitting member, Mr.. Black, was
among those who heard the arguments
of a formidable array of counsel,
Messrs. Gross, West, Glenn and Round
tree appearing for Watson and Messrs.
Cummings, Lamar, Cohen and Weight
for Black. Mr.. Glenn, -in behalf of
Watson, urged that the entire vote of
the city OF Augusta should be thrown
out because of a number of alleged ir-
Irregularities in registration and of the
ballot boxes, lack of representation on
the boards, etc.
In behalf of Black, the entire regu-
larity of the election was argued by Mr..
Cummings, who maintained that the
entire theory of WatSon'S case that q
widespread conspiracy of fraud existed
was not justified by the facts. The COM
mittee is not likely to vote on the con-
test for the present.
The arguments took aNvide range. go
ing into the general political conditions
of the south and the progress of the
POpulist party.
Mr.. Glenn contended that Watson eX-
emplified this new element, which had
turned its back on the old regime rep
resented by the wealth and ariStccracy
of the south. The latter element looked
upon the newcomers as revOlutiOniSts
and every power of the old machine, he
said was directed toward crushing
them While conceding Representative
Blacks personal integrity, Mr.. Glenn
asserted that Mr.. Black was benefi-
ciary of the methods employed by the
old regime of the south to perpetuate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
DAUNTLESS Is HELD.
Suspected of a Filibustering Trip the
Ship Not Given Clearance

Washington, Jan.S.-The secretary of
the treasury has received a telegram
from the collector Of customs at Jack
sonville. Fla, stating that the suspect
ed filibuster, the Dauntless had re-
turned to the port and had represented
that she had been on a wracking expe-
ditiOn and now asked for clearance for
Neuvitas. Cuba. with a cargo of arms
and other munitions of war.
The collector asked for instructions
and in reply the secretary told the COL
lector to make a full report Of the
case of the Dauntless. Until this re-
port is received. which may take sever
el days, clearance papers viii be with
held.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Chicago Livestock Market.

ONIcaSO, JaN- ,
HOGS-Estimated receipts hogs today
sc. 900; left over 1900. Market fairly active
to sc lower. Lights 50 25GJ3. 45: mixed 81. %
0S.42l5; heavy So 00s,3. 20: rough $3.00Gt3-05-
CATTLE-Receipts 5000 Weak TO 10c
lower BeeVes S3-5Glf5.25: COWS and heif-
ers 81. 75Q4-20: Texas steers S3.00ff4- .
stoclxers and feeders 49, 1G55 4.2O.
SEdEEP-Receipts 1900. Slow and ga
10c lower
HOGS-Oficial receipts yesterday 1882;
shipments 3 5S4.
CATTLE-Oficial receipts yesterday r.
126; shipments 1926.
SHEEP-Oficial receipts yesterday 49,
916: shipments 1.S42.
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow q. 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
A Look Through South Missouri Free

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis r. r. Co. has just issued a mag
nifcent book of sixty or more photo
engraved views of varied scenery in
South Missouri. From these views an
accurate knowledge can be obtained as
to the productions and general topo-
graphy of that highly-favored section
that is now attracting the attention of
home seekers and investors the coun-
try over.
The title of the book is Snap Shots
in South Missouri It will be mailed
free. Address,
J. E. LOCKWOOD.
Kansas CITY. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
II. z. Stock Letter
Furnished By The Topeka Grain &
Stock E,xchancra-


Stock Exchange:
New York. Jan. S.
Yesterdays Improvement in the sccur-
ity market may be considered all the
more significant because Of its prcgress
in the face OF two Influences which ordi-
narily would be regarded as adverse.
Reference Is made to the reduction in the
D & H dividend rate and to the intrOduc-
ton in the United States senate of q new
resolution recognizing the independence
of Cuba The prospect of more oratcry
over Cuba had hardly q passing influence
upon values The d. & H incident has
had only i local influence Fortuna tely
il IS now the conviction OF the best in
formed interests that there is no danger
of performances in congress likely to dis
turb this country's diplomatic relations
or to interfere with progress toward "A
definite and satisfactory solution of the
Cuban resolutions so far as it concerns
the United States It is also becoming
more evident that progress toward satis-
factory tariff legislation is making daily.
Too much stress cannot be laid upon the
excellent agricultural position of the Uni
ted States. The strength of the railway
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Agreed With Him.

cts shocking" said the thoughtful
man, ''to contemplate the extent to which
money is used in politics."
That's true, my young friend,'' re-
joined Senator Sorghum, with great feel
ing. 'Ihe way these ward workers hang
ont for big prices when there's a vote to
be delivered is nothing short CT scandal
GUS s'-Tashiacton Star
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Card.

Durir g the election campaign I work
ed for the Leedy ticket and assured the
colored voters that 1 believed that they
would be given good representation I'M
der Gov. Leedy's administration. I still
believe so. To those who are blaming
me, saying I was wrong and that there
is no good place in sight for the colored
man. / simply say: Don't be in such a
hurry. Gov Leedy is not in office yet
Give him time The colored people will
be represented in good shape.
JOHN b JONES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

turn around, walking back toward
town He has not been seen since in
winfield.
His business methods have been loose
for a year, and yesterday two officers
from Chicago came down very sudden
~ to check up the books and discovered
quite a large shortage Asking to go
home moment, it was then he disap-
peared Mr.. Carlson has a wife and
two children, and came from Dwight,
Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
DoDDs JURY DISAGREE
Saliva ton Army Officer Who Assault
ed Editor ANTHONY Free

Leavenworth. Jan. S-The furv in +bo
district court in the Ensign J. W Dod1s
case of the Saliva ton Army could nor
agree upon verdict and was discharged
at o'clock last night. A poll Of the iI5rv,
showed that it stood six for convictie5
and six for acquittal.
Ensign Dodds was charged with as
cause he ordered the army to move on :.
IN the police court Dodds was fined S56
and appealed the case ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
soldiers Home Veteran Killed.

Leavenworth. Jan. S.-Wm. f. Jones.
a veteran stationed at the Soldiers
home. was killed instantly yesterday by
a Maple Leaf passenger train. He was
walking along the track and as the
train rounded the curve, coming out of
q cut at high rate of speed, Jones was
struck and Knocked thirty feet into a
ditch. His skull was crushed, but he
was not mangled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
WILLOWS ON THE BANK.
Smoky Hill River Washing Away
e County Road.

Abilene, Jan. s.-The Smoky Hill river
has encroached so upon the road near
the Baker bridge that passage has be-
come impossible. a shift in the cur
rent of the treacherous stream caused
il. The county commissioners have
purchased strip from an adjoining
farm and ordered willows planted to
prevent further encro2chment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
lola Gas War is Over.

lola. Jan. S.-The war is over between
the rival local gas companies. A COM
promise has been effected whereby the
city will be allowed to purchase the
plants if the people so decide at an
election. In case the city does not care
to purchase, the rival companies will
consolidate on the basis of dollar gas
for domestic use and an agreed sched-
ule for lights
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Ottawa Labor Exchange Growing.

Ottawa, Jan S.-The labor exchange
which was organized in this city some
time ago by e. Z. Ernest With about
twelve members, is growing every day
members in good standing. A number
of farmers are members of the organi-
cation and dispose of all their produce
through the exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
BELMoNT's HORSES ABROAD.
Part of His Racing Stable to be Sen
to England.

New York, Jan. S.-August Belmont
will send a part of his racing stable to
England on Saturday. keenan, is the
only horse of the lot known to Ameri-
can race gOers.
The rest of the string is composed of
Bridegroom, a colt by Rayon D'Or-Imp.
St Bridget; SauVerlaine, by Rayon
D'Or-Sultana; Invergold, a FLY by
Rayon D'Or-Arnica; Kidnapper, a colt
by Magnetisn-Lady Kickrook, and an
unnamed FLY by Badges emiralnis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

81 got a chance to go to work if could
only git ont 10 California; said Dismal
Dawson.
ooh, yes You would work, I don't
think said the incredulous citizen.
''Well, 1 wouldn't mind takin this here
job. 1 hear there is a paper wants 600
men to lilo around on their backs and watch
fer that 6yin machine. ''-InGianapolis
Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Colored Church War at Atchison.

AtchisOn, Jan. S.-Twenty members
have been turned out of the Ebenezer
Baptist church, colOred, and they claim
they have been wronged. 4 meeting
Of fifteen Baptist pastors from other
towns has been called for January 10,
a Atchison, and they will hear the eVi-
da1,ce and decide
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
WINFIELD MAN MISSING.
T. N Carlson, Manager of Lumber
Co, Gone With Funds

Winfield. Jan. SC. N. w. Carlson
In this city, is missing So is ~ -,
known quantity of the company's funds
He left the Office shortly after noon
yesterday, supposedly to go to his home
on South Manning street. where he W. :
seen by neighbor to stop. look 81
some papers IN his pocket and then
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Private Bank for Atchison.

Atchison, Jan. st is stated on good
authority that J. P. Brown, Atchisons
wealthiest capitalist, will soon open a
private bank here. His son, Frank
Brown. lately resigned his position with
the Exchange National bank, and J. p.
Brown is in ST. Louis, it is believed,
purchasing the fixtures for the new
bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
somewhat Revolu.ionary.

"Mauy of our greatest thinkers contend
that the bicycle is the cause of our hard
times. and begin to believe it
"'Whyf 1t neccssitates considerable in
flntion.'
Il know it, but it concentrates wealth. :"
'tOh, in the hands of the makerss''
NO, the rePairers- New York Sun
Gay World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Kansas cityProduce marks..

Kansas CITY. Jan. 3
WHEAT-Dull and about a cent lower;
No. hard TIC: No red. one car fancy,
SIC: No spring nominally 74675c.
CORN-Firm; No. white 1Si@c-
OATS-SIow; No. = white nominaHy 1SG
pic
RYE-Nominaily SIC for No. 2.
AAY-Steady. unchanged.
BUTTER-Steady but slow: creamery
17H1Sc: dairy 1OM13c.
EGGS-DecidedIy lower on overstoclz,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Prize Fighter Flanagan Dying.

New York. Jan. S.-Daniel Flanagan,
the prize fighter who was stricken with
paralysis after q battle with William
Katskill. is dying at Carthage Landing,
N. 7. He is suffering with conclusion
of the brain and spinal column.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Harrington Poultry Show.

Harrington, Jan S.-The fourth annual
poultry show of the Harrington Poultry
association will be held January II and
II. NJ. S. Fife is judge and special
premiums are offered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Forty Fires in Fort Scott in 20.

Fort Scott, Jan. S.-The fire depart
ment here shows a good record for the
past year. Forty fires have occurred.
The heaviest damage by one fire in the
above list was ST. SEQ on the building and
S20O on the contents. Other losses were
very light.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Farnsworth and Anderson Riding
Eve1.

Cleveland, O.. Jan. SIN the womans
bicycle race the score is: Farnsworth
and Brown, 1872 miles, laps; Kalgren,
155 miles, laps; Allen, ISL miles, lap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
TO CURE NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA.
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, TO
Know What Appetite and Good Di-
EestIon Mean, Make Test
of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets,
Interesting Experience of an Indian
apOlEs & encIenan.

No trouble is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having it think that their nerves
are TO blame and are surprised that
they are not cured by nerve medicine
and spring remedies; the real seat of
the mischief is lost sight of; the stOn-
ach is the organ to be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever in the stomach, nor
perhaps any of the usual symptoms of
stomach weakness. Nervous dyspep-
STA shows itself not in the stomach so
much as in nearly every other organ:
in some cases the heart palpitates and
IS irregular; in others the kidneys are
affected; in others the bowels are con-
stipated, with headaches; still others
are troubled with loss of flesh and APP
petite, with accumulation of gas, sour
rising and heartburn.
Mr.. a. w. Sharper of No. 81 Prospect
St, Indianapolis, Ind, writes as fGl-
lows: A motive of pure gratitude
prompts me to write these few lines re-
Earding the new and valuable medicine
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I have
been a sufferer from nervous dyspepsia
Tor the last four years; have used var
louS patent medicines and other r6me-
dies without any favorable result. They
sometimes gave temporary relief until
the effects of the medicine wore off 1
attributed this to my sedentary habits.
being bookkeeper with little physical
exercise, but am glad to state that
the tablets have overcome all these OBJ
StacleS, for I have gained in flesh sleap
better, and am better in every way.
Inc above is written not for notoriety,
but is based on actual fact"
Respectfully yours,
A. w. Sharper,
81 Prospect St, indianapolis. Ind.
1t is safe to say that StI1art,s Dv--
pepsia Tablets will cure any stomach
weakness or disease except cancer of
stomach They cure sour stomach, gas.
palpitation, heartburn. co1srire fi in
and headache. =
Send for valuable little book>on stom-
aeh diseases by addressing Stuart Co.
Marshall, Mich. ~
Al druggists sell full sized packages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
$500 in Money and Tickets Stolen.

Leavenworth. Jan. S-Tha ticket Of
fee at Garrison was entered by burg
lar early Wednesday night and $500 in
money and tickets stolen. An entrance
was gained by prying open window
with a Jimmy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

HOGS-Receipts 1900: shipments 100
Market opened weak. sc lower. closed d
shade better. Bulk of sales Ss-0o03-25;
heavieS S3.05Sf3.25; packers S3-o0GI3.25;
mixed IS. 1913 %: lights SO. 22Is@3 2712; york.
ers So. 056i32 %: pigs s.. e5G3.1O
SHEEP-ReceipJs 5000; shipments 900
Market steady. Lambs $3.9005.O5; NUT
tons 81. 00ff3 40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Kansas City livestock lIarke..

Kansas City. Jan s.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; shipments l.,
GEO. DeSira BILE grades strong. others SLOW
and a shade lower Texas steers S2-70fr
SO: Texas cows S1-75H265; native steers
S2.95ft 50. native cows and heiferS S1.5Glr
25: stockers and feeders 81. e5N3.7 %; bulls
- O5G7 II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

bond market and a steady development in
investment demand are positive evil
dences that a great deal of money dis
bursed in interest and dividends this
month is beginning to seel- profitable IN
VeStment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

Try US on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
112 and III w. Sth st. Phone 332.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Mineral 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, 1897-01-08
Rance OF Puces on STOCKS.

Furnished by the Topeka Grain
Stock Exchange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08
Today's Range of Prices.

Furnished by the Topeka Grain Sc
Stock Exchange:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-08

On limited amount, until further
notice, we viii accept q margin OF $50
per 1000 bushels on purchases of Chi
cago May corn and Nay oats, fur
nishing a written guarantee with
every trade that the above named mar
gins will hold the trade good to May
1St, 1897.
Should the market decline so that the
above named margins are not sufficient
we agree to hold your trade good and
protect for you while market IS in such
condition, without calling you for ad-
ditioaal margins. Write Tor par-icu-
lars.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-26
Allegations 0f Proud.
Herman Ritzert Sues For The Re
oOyerY Of Property
He Says He Left Here Because He:
Was Told He Would Be Sent
To The Penitentiary,

Herman j.. Ritzert has engaged At
torneys Summerlin and Haltom and is
suing Amelia and George P. Anderson
in the Forty-fifth. District court for
trespass to try title to lot 6, in block
50, commencing at a point on the west
side of Austin. street, and for DANA
ges in the sum of $4,000.
Plaintiff alleges in the petition that
IN October g.. 1885, the defendants un-
lawfully entered upon his premises
and took possession. Of same. which
they still hold; that plaintiff was then
in weak state of mind, and natur-
ally ignorant, and not familiar with
the usage Of law, and easily duped and
imposed upon; that plaintiff leased his
property to a certain party for per-
iod of three years at rental of $45
per month; that the contract of Lease
in being drawn by mistake recited the
rental as being SIS per month; that
upon plaintiff demanding $45 per month
the party refused to pay the same,but
produced the contract of lease, show
ing the rental price to be $l5 per
month.
Ritter took the lease and destroyed
| it and alleges that some unknown per-
son pretended to arrest him and place
him under penal appearance bond in
the sum of $1,000. A few days later,
he says, that John E. Ochse and p. c.
Anderson went to him and told him
that he was too old to any longer at
| tend to his business affairs, and too
old and feeble to earn a living by la
Dor, and proposed that p. G Anderson
take care of him, furnishing board
and lodging for him for the rest of
his life and paying him Sc a month.
Upon this promise Ritzert on october
6, 1856, executed a deed of conveyance
to Anderson on his property
The petition alleges that immediate
| ly after the execution of the deed of
conveyance Anderson and Ochse told
him that he would be sent to the peni-
tertiary if he did not leave San An
tonic, and that they persuaded him to
leave and cautioned him not to let
anyone know where he was. Acting
upon this advice, plaintiff alleges, he
secretly left San Antonio for Califor-
mia and let no one know of his where
|
kerson furnished him the money to
leave with.
The pretended arrest and assurance
es that he would be sent to the peni-
tiary, plaintiff AYERS, We're false and
designed to acquire possession of his
property. Plaintiff alleges that the
deed was obtained by fraud and with
out consideration and is spread upon
the records of the county clerks office.
casting a cloud on plaintiffs title.
Ritzert says that his board and lodg-
ing were worth SIS a month and that
defendants have failed to furnish it
since October 80, 1885, and that he has
depended $3.50 for that purpose, which
amount, he says, defendants owe him.
Plaintiff also sues for the recovery of
rents and profits derived by defen-
dants from the property amounting to
$e4S0.
Both P. c. Anderson and John E.
Ochse are now dead.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-09-26

knock about ships for living I'd better
90 10 sea for good. There was no coun-
try fancies in the isle of Dogs, no smell
of the haystack, no scent OF the milk
maid in the breezes there. I went back
home to my lodgings in the evening,
wore out. Mrs. Gumble told me that
the party had called at 10 o'clock along
with the boy, but l wouldn't hear tell
of her and went straight to my bedroom
and lay down on my bed to smoke pipe
and to consider whether this sort of
seeking for job wasn't like asking the
way to the work'us.
lay late next morning, being, as
have said, wore out. Sides, what was
there to gst up for? OF course 10 would
be the old joke over again. ways Of re-
fusing of man that was the same as
punching his lead, loafing about all day
long. coming home and no letters and
wondering If drowning was as quick as
hanging
I was getting out of bed at noon,
when comes knock upon the door,
and Mrs. Gumble's voice says. You're
wanted.
"Who wants me?" says I.
"An officer of the court" she an
swers.
opened the door to her, and, putting
my head ont, says. what court?"
"The police court" says she,
"What does he want?"
"You come down and he'll tell you. !"
dressed and went down stairs. Mrs.
Gumble, hearing my footsteps, beckons