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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
KANSAS NEWS.
An Abilene Man Crazed BY Re-
ligiOn,
Draws His Money From the
Bank and Disappears,
TO SETTLE WITH GOD,
He Says-Fear That He Has
Perished In the Storm.
Parsons Man Exposed All Night
In a Blizzard.
TO SETTLE WITH GOD.

Abilene Jan. 27.-No trace has been
found of Anderson Minter, who, during
a temporary streak of insanity, left
home Saturday. 1t is feared that he
persisted during the blizzard of Satur-
day or Sunday nights.
This is the second time Minter has
had such attacks, which it is said, are
due to religious excitement.
on Saturday when his second disap-
pearance occurred, Mr.. Minter announ-
ced that he was coming to town to
get some money that he had in the
bank, go to church and settle with the
Lord. He put his team up in the barn
of a family named Eyster on East
Sixth street, got the money, but never
showed up at church. Instead he was
at Sterl's, where he bought a lot of
new clothing, leaving that he had worn,
and since then no trace OF him has been
discovered
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ALTGELD CALLED PATRIOT
And Friend of the People by a Ne
braska Senator.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. Ex-senator Can
aday's concurrent resolution calls
upon the people of the state to
make donations from their surplus of
salable corn for the relief of the desti-
tute of Chicago. They are desired to
send their donations to the care and
custody of 1.-The Patriot and the Friend
of the People, John P. Altgeld, to be
distributed as he may see fit
The resolution asks the railroads to
transport the contributions, and in the
preamble sets out that the existing con-
dition of distress has been brought
about by operations of the infamous
financial policy inaugurated in this
country by fraud and treachery, brib-
ing intimidation, and misrepreSenta-
ton
Several train loads will be forthcOm-
ing, as Nebraska farmers literally have
corn to burn.
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RAILROAD NEWS.
Anthony Branch Arrangements
Completed.
Road to Be In Operation By
February L.
ROLLING STOCKREADY
A. n. Brown Chosen Auditor
and Traffic Manager.
General Offices Located at Ar
kansas City.

Arkansas City, Jan 27.-Mr. Francis
S. Eaton of Boston, returned to this city
from his business trip to st. Louis, in
the interests of the Anthony branch.
Mr.. Eaton is the general manager OF
the St. Louis, Kansas City & South
western road which connects this city
with Anthony. He came here a short
time ago to look the matter over and
concluded that he would operate the
road. He then went to St. Louis to
make the final arrangements. The con-
troversy in regard to the Arkansas riv-
er bridge was settled and the bridge
will be used in the operation of the
Anthony branch. Mr.. Eaton also Sc
depot facilities here as Frisco if he de-
sires and other arrangements were
made, such as the securing the rolling
stock and all necessary equipments,
which are expected to arrive here daily
General Manager Eaton hopes to nave
everything ready so that trains will be-
gin running February l.
Mr.. A. n. Brown of the Santa Fe has
been chosen auditor and travelling traf-
fic manager of the road He has been
connected with the Santa Fe in this city
for ten years or more as day ticket
agent and has become very popular
with our people. He resigned his posi-
ton with the Santa F'e this morning
and has begun upon his new duties. His
successor has not been named yet but
at present Mr.. Ed L. Stanford, night
ticket agent, is attending to his duties
The ST. Louis, Kansas City & South
western road will have their general
offices in this city. The office room va
Gated by Mayor Cunningham in the
rear of the Home National bank has
been secured and General Manager Ea-
ton who will make this city his head
quarters. and Auditor and Travelling
Traffic Manager Brown have moved il
and are arranging their quarters and
all details prior to the beginning of the
operation of the road 1t will take a
few days to complete all necessary pre-
lirninary work.
We are informed that trackmen were
sent out over the road this morning &c
get it ready to run trains At first a
mixed train will be run to Anthony and
! back each day and as the business in
| creases and justifies it the accommoda-
| tions will be increased
No provisions for station agents have
| been made yet and will not be until
after the officers go over the road and
| investigate the demands.
| When the equipments arrive, if q
! train crew comes with them, they will
be retained if they desire to remain. II
not crew can easily be secured here
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NEWTON NEWS.
Short Items of Interest to Railway
Men,

Newton. Jan 27-Walter ShiIlingford
has returned to his duties at the Santa
F'e ticket office.
Fireman Sam Base is on the sick list
and was relieved by Fireman Bower
SOx
Brakeman Rutter, who has been WIS.,
iting his parents, has reported for duty.
Fireman Judkins IS on the sick list
and Fireman Woodbury. of Nickerson is
relieving him on engine sos.
Carl Munson of the round house made
his first trip as an extra fireman yester-
day with Engineer Miller on ia.
Engineer Walter Saunders was off
duty and went to Kansas City today.
His place is taken by Engineer Mullen.
Conductor Hank WOodcock, who has
been running for some time on a pas
senger train, was on freight No. 81 this
morning.
Brakeman VIM. Fleming and Conduc-
tors Frank Hannum and H. a. Wood
cock are again on duty after their Colo
RADIO hunt.
Engineer Mullins was given another
run on Walter Saunders engine, in the
latterS absence.
Fireman Henry Johnson. who has
been having a nozzle put on his engine,
reported for duty today.
Engineer Mike Norton has reported
for duty and Engineer Igo, who relieved
him, will return to Nickerson.
Engine S07, which had been at the
round house for several days waiting
for new injector, was sent out for SER
vice yesterday.
w III 1oOA OICh,AOiSliidH OIL the west emu
yards, is off on account of sickness in
his ia R1ily, and Switchman Steve Sly
ker is in his place.
Engineer Rakestraw and Fireman
Bal1ew, of the Florence & Arkansas
City branch, took a stock train through
TO Hutchinson last night and will go
out in turn with the chain gang here.
In the future there Will be an extra
Pullman sleeper which will lay over in
this city. The sleepers that run on the
Texas train recently began stopping
here instead of going on through to
Kansas City. Two Pullman employees
J. w. Robinson and n. Kundson ar
rived here from Kansas City this morn
ing and will remain in the city for the
purpose of cleaning the Pullman car
each day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
P1rTsBURe JOINTS CLOSE.
Temperance Women Visited and Clos
ed Sixteen Saloons.

Pittsburg, Jan. Pat meeting of
the W. c. T. U. district convention, Just
held, the members decided to begin a
crusade on the joints and saloons. Six
teen places were visited and the others
Immediately closed to avoid the un-
welcome visitors. The women did what
the city authorities have for long time
failed to do
Mrs. Jennie M Kemp, the district
vice president, who led the crusade. said
of it:
The pictures on the wall were vile
IN the extreme. And, oh, the pity of it,
Boys just out of knee pants were loaf
ing there, and one of the barkeepers
was a bright eyed boy not more than is
and said: 1t would just kill my mother
If she knew was in a saloon Another
ladies, but I am sorry it was in a sa-
loom And still another: Yes, am
ashamed to be found here by ladies.
but 1 must earn my living some way -
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SITUATION Is DESPERATE.
A Public Meeting to Raise Funds is
Demanded in St Louis.

St Louis, Jan. 27.-The weather is mod
Grating somewhat today. At 1 a. the
thermometer had reached the maximum,
1 degree above zero, but by p. M. had
risen to above
City Comptroller Sturgeon thinks that
the city should take some action to re-
lieve the suffering of the poor. He had
just returned from a visit to the head
quarters of the Provident association,
when he said:
''The situation is certainly desperate.
do not see how the associations are 60
ing to cope with it unless there is a
great increase of donations.
Il hear that Mayor Walbridge thinks of
calling a public meeting to raise funds.
l think it is the right thing to do
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ALMOST FROZEN TO DEATH.
Terrible Nights Experience of Par
sons Man.

The Parsons Sun tells of an adven-
ture of J. A. Johnson with the present
blizzard that nearly proved fatal:
He was returning to his home at the
I4indell hotel about IL o'clock Sunday
night and when near Simonson &
Sons elevator, he stumbled and fell.
He was so overcome by the cold that
he was unable to walk and he called for
assistance. Nobody seems to have heard
his cry.
Johnson was not found until 4 o'clock
Monday morning, when he was picked
up almost frozen to death. He was car
ried to the Lindeu hotel and DR.. Board
man called to attend him. An exami-
nation showed that his two feet and
had suffered otherwise from the Sc
we're exposure.
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SHOOTING AT HARVARD.
Harvard Students Celebrate the Clos
ing Semi annual Term

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 27.-The Har-
ward students celebrated the closing
semi term early this morning
by a noisy demonstration from the win
dows of the buildings about the college
yard. At 10 O'Clock the bell on the
Lindells block rang out, every window
was thrown open and a fusilade of pis-
toll shots, gun shots and cannon crack
ers shook the university to its founda-
lions and considerably startled the in
habitants Of the city. The noise was
kept up for half an hour when it ceased
as suddenly as it began.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
FOUR THOUSAND RABBITS.
Stockton Merchants Buy a Car Load
and Let Them Spoil.

Some three or four thousand rabbits
were taken in by our merchants on Fri
day and Saturday of last week says the
Stockton Record, for which cents each
was paid in trade.
Vance & White the Mankato poultry
dealers, had intended to take all that
came and ship in the poultry car which
went out on Monday, but the railroad
company refused to let them be put in
car chartered only for live poultry, so
they remain here yet. the poultry men
do not feel like putting up the freight in
advance, which would make their cost
laid down in New York about Is cents
each. They have taken them off the mer-
chants hands and there will probably be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
81 HOURS TO CALIFORNIA.
Santa Fe Route California Limited.

Leaves Chicago $50 p M wednes-
days and Saturdays, Kansas CITY $3.50
a. m, Topeka 1873 a. M, and Denver
$50 p. m, Thursdays and Sundays,
reaching Los Angeles "a hours and San
Diego in 5S hours from Topeka. Con-
Meeting train for San Francisco, with
through sleeping car reservations, via
Moiave. Returns leaving California
Mondays and Thursdays, and passing
through Topeka eastbound at $3.50 p. m.
Thursdays and Sundays.
Equipment of superb vestibuled
Pullman palace sleepers, buffet smok-
ing car and dining car. Most luxurious
service via any line.
Another express train, carrying pal
ace and tourist sleepers, leaves Chica-
go. Topeka and Kansas City daily for
California.
For additional information call at
passenger depot, foot of Fifth street,
telephone 6S2) or on Cromwell & JEFF
fers, in postoffice, North Topeka (Tel-
ephone 364.)
w. c. CARNEY, Agent
w. J. BLACK, A. G. P. A.
Topeka.
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TO RECEIVE COL. HARRIS.
The New Senator Wants His Recepe
ton at Leavenworth Plain.

Leavenworth Jan. 27.-At the meet
ing called to arrange for the reception
of Colonel w. A. Harris about one hun
dred were present.
1t was learned that Colonel Harris
did not care to have a banquet, but
that he would be pleased to meet Leav-
enwOrth county people if they desired
to acknowledge to the state the honor
that had been conferred on one of their
citizens. He desired the reception to
be plain and simple as possible so that
everyone in the county could take
part in it.
AS to the time, Colonel Harris pre-
ferred to have the reception take place
the last of February. He had much
TO do and could best come over the
last of February, about the time he
was ready to leave for Washington.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to take further charge of af-
fairs: s. E. Wheat, w. A. Porter, John
Harmon. E. E. Murphy, E. w. Snyder,
d. r. Anthony, DR.. J. J. Edic and Thos.
O'Leary.
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ANTHONY-L. A Bigger of Hutch
inson appeared before the city council
at it's last meeting with a proposition
bonded Indebtedness of the city After
fully laying his plans before the coun-
Gil, Mr.. Bigger retired, and after dis
cussion by the council, a vote was ia
ken as to whether the proposition
should be considered, which resulted m
a tie, three votes for and three votes
against considering the proposition.
Mayor Brown cast his vote against any
consideration of Mr.. Bigger's PROPOSE
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STOVE WORKS NOT TO OPEN.
Thirty Moulders at Leavenworth to
Hunt New Jobs.

Leavenworth, Jan. z7.-Judging from
reports there is no immediate prospect
of shop b of the Great Western Stove
company, which was closed down some
time since, opening up in the near fu-
ture Dull times is given as the cause.
Many of the employees connected with
shop b were notified yesterday there
was no more work for them at the old
stand AS a consequence they are now
looking for something else to do.
One of the men discharged told a re-
porter this morning that the closing
down of shop b threw from 20 to 80
numerous employees in other depart
ments of the plant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
THE CAR SWOONS.
But There is Nothing the Matter
With Him Says His Physician.

London. Jan. 27.-Regarding the alleg-
ed indisposition of the car, the Daily
Telegraph's st. Petersburg correspond
ent has had an interview with the car 3
physician in ordinary, who says: His
majesty has not even asked medical
advice But it is true that he feels a
sudden change in temperature through
the wound he received in Japan. mostly
in the form of nueralgia and he has
even been known to swoon.
But for the moment he is quite free
from any nervous disorder or from the
symptoms of any malady whatever"
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TWO TRAINS MEET.
a Union Pacific Flyer Crashes Into
Two PullmanS

Cheyenne. wyo.. Jan. 27.-No. 3 the east
bound Overland flyer. due in this city at
1 :35 this morning. was wrecked at Tie
Siding, so miles west of Cheyenne, short
ly after 1 O'Clock. No. l. the west bound
flyer. left Cheyenne thirty minutes late
Tie Siding.
A freight train was on the siding and
No. 2 could not clear to cars. both Pull
man sleepers. remaining on the main
line. The west bound train ran through
the town and crashed into the two Pull
mans. completely wrec<ing them and
ditching the engine of No. L Wrecking
outfits left for the scene of the wreck.
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A Railroad Mems Lobby.

s A committee of railroad men, to look
after legislation favorable to railroad
employees, is now working among the
members of both houses of the legisla-
ture. The committee is composed of
Engineer William Hamilton of this city.
Engineer H E. Hanson of the Santa
Fe at Wellington, Engineer E. H Ru-
land of the Missouri Pacific a Osawa-
tonne, and Engineer John Scott of the
Rock Island at Harrington.
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Careful.

'Georgie," said the careful mother,
"don't eat those ornaments on the top of
the cake. They are poisonous. -
The ornaments remained for two days on
she mantelpiece, whom one disappeared.
"Georgie I am afraid you have eaten
one of those ornaments. -
''No, mother, haven't but have given
one to Tommy, and if he is alive tOmor-
row I shall eat the other one myselfP'-
Scottish Nights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27

The progressive ladies of Westfield,
Ind, issued a ''Woman's Edition" of
the Westfield News, bearing date of
April 8, 1896 The paper is filled with
matter of interest to women, and we
notice the following from correspond
ent, which the editors printed, realizing
that it treats upon a matter of vital i'm
portance to their sex: The best rene
dy for Group, colds, and bronchitis that
I have been able to find, is Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. For family use
it has no equal. I gladly recommend it"
Is and so cent bottles for sale by drug
gists.
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Rocks County Official Resigns Before
Taking His Seat.

Stockton. Jan. Brooks county is
without probate judge. A few days ago
z. A Higgins, of Ash Rock township,
who was elected on the Populist ticket,
sent his resignation to the governor after
qualifying Judge Moore'S term expired
on Tuesday so until the governor makes
his appointment the office is vacant.
The reason given for Mr.. Higgins reSig-
nation is that he is interested in some
property under litigation in Michigan, and
his presence is necessary there for some
time The law forbids the probate judge
having a deputy authorized to do his busi-
ness. making a Resignation imperative.
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McNa1,s stenoeranber.

Miss Agnes Granger of Norton has
been appointed stenographer at a sal
airy OF $500 to succeed Miss Anita An
tnony in the insurance department by
the new superintendent, Webb McNall
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TOO COLD TO FIGHT.
So Pugilists Try to Take an Overcoat
to Keep Warm.

Jas Finney, the prize fighter, and Bar
this morning attempted to steal an over
coat from off a dummy in front of the
Globe Clothing company's store at APO
Kansas avenue. They had removed the
coat and We're preparing to take it away
when the proprietor saw them They
hurriedly threw it down and ran away.
Chief Gardiner as notified and he found
F'innev and MCMahan. They protested
that they had not tried to steal the coat,
and the proprietor refused to prosecute
so the men were not arrested. Both Fin
new and McMahan were intoxicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-27
Spconer is Elected

Milwaukee. Jan PA special to the
Wisconsin from Madison, Wis. says
The election of John c. SpoOner as
United States senator to succeed w. +.
Villas was ratified in joint convention
by both houses of the legislature today
w. c. SilVerthorn, the defeated Demo-
seven votes and General E. S. Bragg
one.
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A NEW NOTE.
CONTINUED from First Page.1

establishing public park, upon the Fit.
Hays military reservation of 100 acres
when it is decided to the state of Kan
saS, in accordance with a bill now pend
ing in congress.
The sum of $1,000 per year for the en-
suing two years is appropriated to place
the buildings in suitable condition for
occupancy.
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N. Y. Stock Letter

Furnished by Goodwin & Chamberlin
Brokers, successors to Topeka Grain and
Stock Exchange:
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A Light Sentence.

Poet-Let me tell you, sir, that poem
cost me Il weeks hard labor.
Editor (who has read it)-Is that alp If
I'd have had the passing of the sentence,
you'd have got month.-Tit-Bits-
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So Unkind.

"What is your brother Reginald doing
since he left college?''
"Why. just at present he is very busy
tracing back our family tree
Goodness mel Then he's got that Oar
winian theory into his head, has hep
1r11th
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KANSAN GETS 3 VOTES.
Utah Populists Support Warren Eos
ter for Senator.

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. 27-The legis-
lator took one ballot for senator today
and adjourned until noon tomorrow.
The ballot showed no change from
Yesterdays ballOting except that three
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Under the GasIight.

"There's one thing 1 notice about Cop
pinger," observed Gluppins. "He doesn't
shine in society any more. He wears q
wig. ''-Chicago Tribune.
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Furnished by Goodwin & Chamberln.
Brokers, successors to Topeka Grain and
Stock Exchange:
New York, Jan. 81
Bache's letter: Cables from London to-
day are strong, st. Paul 1855. L. & n. Sis.
Reading 263s. We understand that the
report which will be made by Expert Lit
tie on Long Island railroad will be far
from favorable Market will likely de-
Velop more activity.
Three weeks from today Q. directors
Will declare dividend. Tomorrow the
Omaha will declare dividend on preferred
and probably 21kc on comTlon. both to be
paid by the 10th of ne month. The
Standard Oil interests are buying St. Paul
on scale of &c down. St. Paul will he
made . a temporary leader on bull side
The retail pool in Sugar is only watt
ing an opportunity to become very agrees
sive. Committee appointed by Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff TO probe trusts is uoe
likely to find anything that can be used
against Sugar, Leather or Rubber.
Keene is still bearish on D. & II. and J.
G., and maintains both are sale on any
further rally. L. P. reOrganiza ton COM
mittee announce the plan viii be modf-
fed so to reduce issue of first mort-
gage bonds to IS millions. We doubt this
action will affect these bonds and we
would advise to sell them.
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ATCHISON-The governments lien
on the Union Pacific road will not affect
branch road. The government, in addi-
ton to land grant, gave SIG, 900 subsi-
dy for every mile of the road built be-
tween Atchison and Waterville. The
line further west was built by local
subscription, and consists of a number
of different lines, known as the Water
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Minutes seem like hours when a life
is at stake. Group gives no time to send
for a doctor, delay may mean death.
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief and insures recovery The only
harmless remedy that produces imme-
date results. G. W. Stansheld, 632
Kan. Ave,
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S25O,OOO FOR RELIEF.
Missouri Senate Would Aid Tornado
Sufferers.

St Louis. Jan. PA special to the
Post-Dispatch from Jefferson City, Mo,
says:
In the senate today a joint and con-
current resolution was introduced pro-
viding that $3.50, 900 be appropriated for
the relief of the tornado sufferers of
ST. Louis. The resolution was adopted
without debate.
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Gold Resarve Climbing.

Washington, Jan. 27-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows available cash balance 1929, 92O, 399 f;
gold reserve $143, SS9, $50.
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FROM KANSAS TOWNS.
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

ASHLAND-The Ashland Journal
has ceased to exist, having sold its list
and good will to the Clark County Clip
per- The Journal was a Republican pa
per.
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EFFlNGHAM- Methodists will
dedicate a new church a Effingham on
the 18th of February and the Christians
will dedicate their new church on the
14th. This will make six church build
ings and pastors to be maintained by
a town of 500 people.
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If the care of the hair were made a
part of q lady's education, we should
not see so many gray heads, and the
use of Halls Hair Remover would be
unnecessary.