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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
FOR ADJUrANr GENERAL.
Contest Has Narrowed Down toAbout
Three Applicants

The Populists claim that the contest
for the position of adjutant general,
with a large field of APPLICANTS, has mar
rowed down to Hiram Hale of Frank
lin. DR.. G. Rohrer of Rice and D. N.
Boyd of Republic county.
Colonel A. J. Davis, who held the po-
sition under Governor Lewelling, has
a trunkful of Endorsements and is not
on the trail
By reason of the fact that Mr.. Boyd
came very near defeating w. E. Bush
for the nomination for secretary of
state, the latter's friends are backing
Boyd.
The appointment is likely to be made
within q few days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Forrely's Debtor Law.

If senate bill No. SO, introduced by
Senator Farrely, Democrat. is passed,
debtor in this state who earns not
to exceed $50 per month can not be
forced to apply part of his earnings to
the payment of his debts, provided ne
makes affidavit that such earnings are
necessary for the maintenance of a
family supported wholly by his labor.
The passage of this bill will necessitate
the repeal of section 1889, general stat
uteS of 1889.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
CLEMENS LOOKS AROUND.
Says He Wants to See Whether That
Job is Worth Having.

G. c. Clemens, who is believed to have
a ''cinch' on the appointment as su-
ureme court reporter, walked into Mr..
Randolph's office today and said to the
present official in his usual Semi-face-
tiOuS manner:
II want to look around and see if
want this job and 1 also wish to pro-
cure as much information as possible"
Il will be very glad to answer any
questions" said Mr.. Randolph, as he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
MRS. LEASE IN NEW YORK.
Failed to Deliver Lecture LastNight
Where Expected

New York. Jan. 14-Mrs. Mary E Lease
was expected to address the National
Christian league for the promotion of so
cial purity last night at No. East
Twelfth street, but was detained in Jer-
sey and sent regrets.
Her subject. 'Our Legislature and the
Bills in Its Hands for the Protection of
the Marriage Relation and to Prevent the
Gift or Sale of Tobacco to Minors in Jails
and Prisons of This State, was informal
" discussed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
ROBBED THE VIRGIN.
Thieves Take a $4,000 Cross From
the Statue.

New Orleans. Jan. At has been learn
ed that thieves broke into the Cathedral
and stole a crown from the statue of the
Virgin. 1t was studded with diamonds
and rubies, and was valued at 81 600.
Eighteen years ago the wife of prom
inent cotton factor registered VOW that
if a certain wish was granted her she
would place a valuable crown on the
statue, and it has remained there ever
since, no one outside of the priests know
ing its-real value The police have kept
the matter quiet until now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Fornez,s School Bill.

Senate bill JOG, introduced by Forney
Pop.). provides that there shall be
nually assessed and collected one mill on
each dollar of taxable property. real and
personal for the purpose CT supporting
the common schools of the state The
plan provided for in the bill is for the
apportionment by the state superinten1-
ent Of the money received from said tax
among the several counties of the state.
The apportionlnent shall be in proportion
to the number of teachers employed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
This Bill a Mighty One

A bill was introduced in the senate
by Senator w. A. Harris this morning,
which, if it becomes a law, viii wholly
revise the manner of organizing and
managing corporations in this state.
Thepurpose of the bill is to discoura sc
and so shape the laws as to protect
alike the credit Of the state and the
money of honest investors. The bill is
Of immense volume, and takes up every
detail in reference to the organization
and management of corporations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
WESTERN UNION TAXES.
Company Brings Suit to Restrain
Their Collection.

Atchison, Jan. 14.-Waggener, Horton
& Orr have commenced proceedings to
restrain Atchison county from collect
ing the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany's lax of S175.
It is claimed that all the Western
Union property, with the exception of
the lines from the railroad offices to the
Western Union city offices, is on rail
road right of way and was assessed as
railroad property by the board of rail
road assessors; that the railroads, in
returning their property, returned West
ern Union wires as a part thereof. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
No House Committees Today.

Speaker Street said this afternoon
that ne has not completed the house
committees and would not be ready to
announce them until tomorrow and
perhaps not until Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
FOR A COLD STORAGE PLANT.
First Move of the Santa Fe Industrial
Commission at Abilene

Abilene, Jan. Thames A. Davis, the
Santa Fe industrial commissioner, is
expected in the city tonight or tonor-
row for the purpose of interviewing
our people on the needs of the town
in the industrial line with a view of
interesting outside capital in any pro-
ject that has a prospect of success.
Several of our business men who are
interested in the produce trade talk of
a cold storage plant. and it is thought
that something along that line will be
agreed upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
AGAINST POLICE BOARDS.
Represen tative Hackbusch Wants the
Law Repealed

The first move against the present
police commissioner system in cities of
the first class was made this afternoon.
Hackbusch, Republican, of Leaven-
worth presented house bill No. 3, pro-
viding for the repeal of the law.
This will give the cities and munich
palities the power to govern the liquor
business as a majority of it's people
may direct" said Mr.. Hackbusch. Il
hope to see a law passed to that effect
later in the session. This business
should be governed by home rule -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

House Adjourned
At APO the house adjourned till
O'Clock tomorrow morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
THE DELAWARE SEIZED.

New York, Jan. IA dispatch from
Jacksonville, Fla. reports that the
Clyde steamer Delaware has been
seized off Mayport by the United States
boat Dolphin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
10 Establish Public Warehouses.

The bill introduced by Senator King
in the senate of 1898 providing for
changing the name of the board of rail-
road commissioners, establishing pub
lie warehouses and regulating the in
spection of the same. was again intro
duced by that gentleman in the senate
today Under the provisions of the bill
the board will be known as the board of
railroad and warehouse commissioners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION
Via Santa Fe Route-The Home Road

On January ard 10 February and
Is, March and 16, April and 90, May
ana Is the Santa Fe route, the home
road, viii sell round trip tickets at one
rare plus $500 to points in Arkansas,
Arlzona, Indian Territory, Louisiana,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
good nfteen days going, to return any
Iuesday or Friday within final limit of
twenty-one days
For additional information call at
passenger depot, foot of Fifth street.
telephone 6s2. or on Cromwell & JEFF
fers at postofice, North Topeka, teIe-
phone 1854
w c. CARNEY, Agent.
The King. Of Pills EeechaIns-Eeecnams
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
FIRST HOUSE BILL.
Barley of Elk, Introduces Bill No 1
OF Local Mention

At two minutes of the house reached
the introduction of bills. Barley OF Elk
was recognized and presented house bill
No. /. to amend section s. chapter 106, OF
the session laws of 1895. This is q local
measure pertaining. to the thirteenth jul
dicial district presided over by Judge
Shinn of Eureka. The bill was advanced
to second reading.
There were a dozen members clamoring
for recognition. but HackenbuSch OF
Leavenworth secured numbers and for
his bills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
INTERPRETATION BILLS.
Seaton and Ury Each Introduce
Pointed Resolutions.

This afternoon was a field day for the
anti-prohibitionists in the house.
Seaton. (Rep.) of Atchison introduced
a house joint resolution providing for
the resubmissiOn of the prohibitory
amendment al an election to be held in
1898.
Try, Rep. of Bourbon, introduced a
similar resolution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
For More Economy.

A concurrent resolution was introduc-
ed in the senate by Senator Cooke this
morning providing that all committees
appointed and sent to visit or investi-
gate any of the state institutions shall
receive as compensate ton only their reg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Senators, Clerks

Senator Stocks of Marshall county.
this morning appointed Geo. R. Thomp-
son as his clerk. Miss Lizzie NJ. H.
Steele was appointed clerk of the COM
mittee on roads and bridges by Sena-
tor Caldwell, chairman of that COM
r7itfpa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Cuban Resolutions at Albany.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 14.-Resolutions call
ing upon congress to recognize the bel
ligerency of Cuban insurgents were intro
duced in the assembly today and made a
special order for next Monday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
To Remove Disabilities of Ex-Confed-
erates

A bill to remove the political disabili-
ties of the ex-confederate soldiers living
in Kansas was introduced by Senator
Caldwell (Pop-). from Garnett- The bill
provides that all persons residing in the
state who may have performed service in
the confederate army be restored to full
citizenship and be empowered to vote at
all elections in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
American Mission Fired.

London, Jan. 14.-An American mis-
sion so miles from Chow Foo, China,
done to anybody, the officials defending
the mission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
A Light Fine.

w. II. Ward. who shot Israel Lindblad
for trespassing on his property adjoining
the city was this morning fined S15 and
costs by Judge Hazen of the district
court. He was charged with assault with
intent to kill but was convicted of assault
and battery. The costs in the case will
amount to $1G0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

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. Stansfeld, 632
Kan Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
a Gard.

To the Editor of The State Journal:
VIII you kindly permit to say
through the medium Of The Journal. 10
the Populist members of the legislature
that I am not a candidate in any senseS
for state printer.
VIM P. TOAfLINSON.
Editor and Proprietor Daily Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Gold Reserve Isl Growine.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Todays state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, $231,-
326, PIT; gold reserve, $40, 007,749.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
HOMESTEAD BILL PASSED

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE free home
stead bill has passed the senate by a
vote of 35 to IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Rnsh of Bills introduced.

The Introduction of bills proceeded
with a rush, IS being read for the first
time in 40 minutes. At one time a
dozen members were on their feet
clamoring for recognition at the same
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
STOCK YARDS BILL
Rates for Yards, Care and Feed to be
Regulated

Senator Caldwell introduced a bill fix
ing rates for the use of yards care and
feed of stock at all public stock yards in
Kansas. This have particular reference
to the yards a Kansas City.
The following are the rates fixed IN the
bill:
Yardage. Per head
Meet cattle Observation-Disclosures. Il cents
Sneep --.----------- ------.-.------.----. cents
Feed charge@An advance of 100 per
cent on the wholesale price of the kind of
feed furnished quoted on the preceding
day at the place where the yards are To-
Gated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Tie DUTY of the Hour.

Ed S. Waterbury OF Emporia who wrote
history of the Legislative war of four
years ago is to address the Populist
league tonight on The Duty of the Hour
for Populists.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

Don't fail to see the Paige company
at Crawford's Opera House all next
week Prices 10, 20 and 90 cents. La
dies free Monday night only.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
W. z. Ca RV z J, Agent.
W. J. BLACK, A. c.. P. A.


Lost-A dear little child who made
home happy by its smiles. And to think
it might have been saved had the par
ents only kept in the house One Minute
Cough Cure. the infailible remedy for
Group. G.. w. Stansfeld, 632 Kan. Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

ular per diem as MEMBERS of the 1egiS-
lature. and actual expenses as shown by
a certified itemized statement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
can be applied when at home, and is
uniformly successful in coloring a
brown or black Hence its great popu-
larity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

Speakers, singers, and actors use
Ayers Cherry Pectoral; also, Ayers
Almanac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14
Range of Prices on STOCKS.

Furnished by Goodwin & Chamberlin.
Brokers. successors to Topeka Grain and
Stock Exchange:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-14

offered Mr.. Clemens the reporters
chair.
mo I will not take the main seat at
this time" said Mr.. Clemens, under the
circumstances. 1 think it would become
me better, to sit in lowly place"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

political o. religious causes have not
been violated; that gaugers and store
keepers have no vested interest in
any particular assignment for the
protection OF which they can invoke
the aid Of court Of equity by injunc-
ton; that there is not the slightest
evidence showing or tending to show
that the Secretary Of the Treasury
made these appointments, or that
the Commissioner of Internal Reeve
nue. made the assignments or revo-
cations of assignments for political
or religious causes, and that the
things complained OF were done before
the injunctions were awarded
The court frequently interrupted
Mr.. Mason, by asking him questions
as to the practice Of the Bureau, he be-
ing an ex-Commissioner of Internal
Revenue, and many intricate points
were thus clearly elucidated, that
might otherwise have been obscure.
District Attorney Gaines discussed
the constitutionality of the civil SER
vice law and also maintained his po-
sition that even if constitutional that
law was in no wise violated by the
Department in the revocation of the
assignments of the compliments.
senator Faulkner's closing argu-
ment was devoid of sensational fea-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

lures, except his denunciation Of Dep
uty Commissioner Of Internal Reve-
nue. Wilson, whose aaidavits were Sc
verely criticised. During his closing
remarks he announced his determina-
ton to file his own affidavit in rebuttal
of Mr.. Wilson's.
The Court announced that it would
give the case careful consideration
and render its decision at an early day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23
FARM Ind TIMBER LAND

NOR SALE. "A small slate farm, adj
l. mirably adapted to fruit culture,
with comfortable II story house and nee
essary outbuildings, good well and de-
sirable location on road leading from
Williamsport pike to Tablers ford. Near
Berkeley station on the G. V. railroad
and only about three miles northeast of
Martinsburg, in 0pequon district. About
one-half of the tract is splendid timber.
Title perfect. Terms made known on
application to the editor of the Herald
or to Mrs. Elizabeth Welshans, at the
Henry Welshans residence near the land
described above.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23
Judge Goff for Senator .

The Washington Times Of last Sun
day in an article discussing the prob.
able successor of Attorney General
McKenna, who is expected to take
the place on the Supreme Court va
Gated by Justice Field, quotes Senator
Elkins as saying that he did not be-
lieve Judge Goff, of West Virginia,
would accept the place, even If il
were rendered. The Senator says
Judge Golf has his eye on the United
States Senate and expects, if the Re-
publicans carry West Virginia, to
succeed Senator Faulkner in the SEN
ate.
Now, lads, buckle on your armor,
get ready for the tray and let us show
the willy Baron of Boydville that his
political career is at an end.
Think of i'll Elkins and Gof1 in
the Senatel No State in the Union
can match them. Rah for Goffl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

A much mooted question has at last
been settled, beside which the injunc-
ton cases are as a star of the tenth
magnitude in comparison with the
moon. We refer to the Popocratic
leadership in this county. The Dem
ocrat finally takes its place at the
head Of the procession in the follow
ing unmistakable language: Here
after the Democrat will be recognized
not only as the official Democratic ex-
ponent, but the medium for the legal
fraternity in all matters pertaining to
their profession as we'll" Alas, poor
Statesman We did not expect this so
soon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

jennie McGraw, of Grafton, made
his bid for the U. S. Senatorship in
his speech in advocacy of the claims
of the Deputy Marshalls against Mar
shall John K. Thompson. Not to be
checkmated so easily, the injunction
cases have afforded Senator Faulkner
an opportunity to "call" his rival
and he promptly embraced it. 1t
thus appears that the Popocratic
party in this State is a party of in
functions, by injunctions and for in
functions. The fight is on and right
merry will it be. In the meantime
the Herald will keep its weather eye
open and report facts as they occur
and are.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

That story recently published in the
Herald and numerous other papers
about an Altoona, Pa. man who shot
at the Almighty, is hoax of report
er. The man did use the language
attributed to him, but not with the
dire results narrated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

The State Board of Health closed a
very successful session at Parkersburg
last Friday evening. There were 20
applicants for certificates to practice
medicine but 10 of whom were sue.
cessiul.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

Collector A. B. White, on last Sat
urday, relieved Mr.. r. S. Eichelberger
of his position as Stamp Deputy and
appointed in his stead Mr.. +. c. Hen
shaw, of Hedgesville. The position
is not under the classified service and
the action of Mr.. White meets with
the favor OF Republicans generally.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

That was a sight for the gods
Senator Faulkner standing guard at
the Hannis Distillery so early as 8 a.
mas portrayed by himself in his
speech Monday, to prevent Republi-
cans from breaking in and stealing
the Offices. The kodak fiend missed
the opportunity OF lifetime. There
would have been both glory and profit
in snap shot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

The November Mcclure will con-
tain the first instalnent of Charles a..
Dana's "reminiscences of Men and
Events of the Civil War" This
promises to be a most interesting
series. Sent into the field as the
personal representative of Lincoln
and Stanton, rarely equipped by
nature and training for full and ac-
curate observation, and under in
structious to let nothing significant
escape him, either in men or move
ments-Dana saw what no other man
or men could possibly have seen.
The papers are to be illustrated from
the recently completed Government
Collection OF Civil War Photographs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

George M. Pullman the inventor OF
sleeping cars died at his home in Chi
cago, Monday night, of heart disease.
His wealth is estimated at fifty mill
ions, yet he died just as poor men die.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

Collector White came in for large
amount of abuse by Senator Faulkner.
Our most distinguished fellow-citizen
should beware lest he force Mr.. White
into the United States Senate, in which
case his last condition would be worse
than it now is. This is no blank
cartridge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

Last Sunday the New York Journal
offered 500 dollars for the best answer
to the question, what should Gov
ernor Atkinson do in case his wife is
found guilty." A Berkeley county
man replied, ''Stick to his rib, y
which certainly entities him to the
prize.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

Charleston is in turmoil. At re-
cent sitting of the grand jury several
members of the city council, school
trustees and other officials were indict-
ed for bribing and accepting brides,
and others for attempting to cheat the
State and city out of their revenues.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

1t may not be impertinent to note
that all of the Internal Revenue Off
GERS, recently reinstated and assigned
to duty at the Hannis Distillery are
Union veterans who were dismissed
from the revenue service by the late
Democratic administration, and that
they accepted the action of the au-
thorities like men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

Messrs. A. T. Russler and John l..
Oliver are announced as candidates
for reelection as School Commission
ters from the Fourth and Fifth wards,
of whom we shall have more to say
next week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23
Nerves

Are the Messengers 81 Sense, the Telegraph
System Of the human body.
Nerves extend from the brain to every part
Of the body and reach every organ.
Nerves are like fire good servants but hard
masters
Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore
like il in character.
Nerves win be weak and exhausted If the
blood is thin pale and impure.
Nerves viii surely be strong and steady If
the blood is rich, red and vigorous.
Nerves find true friend in Hoods Sarsapa-
rllla because it makes rich, red blood.
Nerves do their work naturally and weli,--
the brain is unclouded, there are no
neuralgia pains, appetite and diges-
ton are good, when you take
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23

Vigorous and long-winded as was
the speech of Senator Faulkner on the
injunction cases, he did not advance
one new idea or produce one decision
not we'll known to the veriest tyro in
the law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-10-23
REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized to announce A. 4.
RussLER as a candidate for reelection TO
the Office of School Commissioner for the
Fourth ward.