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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
A COLONIZATION SCHEME
Of Large Proportions is Projected in
California

San Francisco, Jan. 22.-Some fifteen
large land owners in the upper Sacra-
mento valley are pressing to compile
ton big colonization scheme they have
been considering for the past seven or
eight months.
1t is the intention to put 200, 900 acres
of land into pool, so to speak, organ
izing a joint stock company and issu-
ing shares in proportion to the ap-
ticaHy all the land involved has been
already appraised. The next step is to
agree upon the Incorporation of the
company and the number of shares
that shall be issued.
The land in question is situated on
both sides of the SactO river in Glenn,
Tehama, Colusa, Sacramento and Butte
counties. Attorney D. L. Chambers of
st. Louis, who owns 90 900 acres in Co
lusa county, is interested. Ten thous-
and acres are to be surveyed into 40.
so and 100 acre farms. Over so or 60
of these farms will have frame
dwellings and barns erected and
agents will be set east to induce farm
ers in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys
and throughout Kansas and Nebraska
and the Dakotas to come out and settle
on these small homes.
When people from the east take up
these farms as legitimate settlers they
will be given the land at a very low
price on long term contracts at q rea
sonable rate of interest. The overland
roads will be asked to give them cheap
rates. The receipts from the sale of the
be applied for dividends on the stock
The expense of putting the company on
a proper footing will range from $780,
coo to $3.50. 00O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
AMERICANS IN LONDON.
Mrs. Curzon, Senator Wolcott and
Others at Duke of DevonshiIe's
Reception.

London, Jan. 22.-Lord Salisbury, Mr..
Arthur Balfour. the Duke of Devonshire
and other political leaders attended the
usual parliamentary banquets last even
ing.
Afterwards the Duke and Duchess OF
DevonShfre gave a brilliant reception at
Devonshire house. A thousand invita-
lions were issued and the guests includ-
ed Lord Salisbury, Arthur Balfour, the
ambassadors of London, all of the leading
aristocratic persOnages, the government
their wives.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
(born Vanderbilt). Mr.. and Mrs. George
n. Curzon (born Letter., Senator Wolcott.
of Colorado, and Mrs WOlcott, Henry
States legation. and Mrs. White were
among those present.
The beautiful staircaSes of Devonshire
house and their approaches were adorn-
ed with potted palms, bamboo, tulips
etc. The scene was splendid. with the uni
forms of the ambassadors and military
men and the tasteful gowns of the wo-
men, adorned with Jewels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
DELAWARE'S 4 SENATORS.
Higgins. Dupont, Kenny and Addicks
All Claiming Seats.

Washington. Jan. 22.-ConsiderabIe in
terday over the arrival in the city of
Senator-elect Kenny of Delaware, whom
a successor to Anthony Higgins on the
strength of the recent election in the
Delaware legislature This interest was
heightened by the fact that Mr. Addicks
was known to be in the city with the in
claim.
1t looked for while during the early
hours of the session if there might be
sharp clash between the Democratic
senators and their free silver allies on
one side. and the Republicans on the oth-
en- but a compromise, which temporarily
at least. defers this crisis, was arranged
before Mr.. kenny's arrival.
1t was decided to postpone action on
Mr.. Kenny'S credentials until after next
Wednesday. when the committee will
make a report on Mr.. Dupont, who claims
a seat in the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
PICTURE OF JEFF DAVIS.
Arkansas Legislators Love it More
Than One of Washington.

Little Rock Jan. 22.-Six years ago this
month the Arkansas legislature passed a
bill apropriating $3.50 for the painting of
geant-at-arrns to hang it over the speak
er's chair, a place formerly occupied by a
portrait of George Washington. Today
Jacob King, of Stone county, introduced
the following resolution relative to the
picture
BE it resolved, by the house of repre-
sentatives of the state of Arkansas, That
Hon. Jefferson Davis picture be removed
the left of the speakers stand. where
Gen. George Washingtons picture now
hangs, and that Gen. Washingtons pic
ture be placed over the speakers stand.
where Hon. Jefferson Davis picture now
hangs"
The house, by overwhelming ma jor-
ity, rejected the resolution Mr. King
says he was in the cc0federate army. and
with Gen. Lee at the surrender of Apo
mattox. and that he introduced the reso-
luton at the urgent request of his con-
StituentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
INTENSE SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia and Stomach
Trouble
InItnntIy Relieved ana Permanently
Cured by Sruart's DysPep-
sia Tablets.
4 New Discovery. But Not a Patent
Medicine.

DR.. Redwell relates an interesting ac-
count of what he considers a remark
able cure of acute stomach trouble and
chronic dyspepsia by the use of the
new discovery, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's.
He says: The patient was a man who
had suffered to my knowledge for years
with dyspepsia. Everything he ate
seemed to sour and create acid and
gases in the stomach; he had pains like
rheumatism in the back, shoulder
blades and limbs. fullness and distress
after eating, poor appetite and loss OF
flesh; the heart became affected, caus-
ing palpitation and sleeplessness at
night.
/ gave him powerful nerve tonics and
blood remedies, but to no purpose. As
an experiment l finally bought a fifty
cent package Of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at a drug store and gave them
to him. Almost immediate relief was
given and after he had used four boxes
he was to all appearances fully cured
There was no more acidity or sour,
watery risings, no bloating after meals.
the appetite was vigorous and he has
gained between 10 and II pounds IN
weight of solid, healthy flesh.
Although Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
are advertised and sold in drug stores,
vet / consider them a most valuable
addition to any physicians line of rem
edies as they are perfectly harmless
and can be given to children or inva-
lids or in any condition of the stomach
with perfect safety, being harmless and
containing nothing but vegetable and
fruit essences, pure pepsin and Golden
Seal
Without any question they are the
safest most effective cure for indiges-
ton, biliousness, constipation and all
arrangements of the stomach, however
slight or severe.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are made
by the Stuart Co. of Marshall, Mich.
and sold by druggists everywhere at
fifty cents per package.
Little book on stomach diseases
mailed free. Address Stuart Co., Mar
shall, Mich.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
THE BEST SHOTS.
Results of Target Practice in the
Armv.

Washington, January 22-The war
department has published the results
of the rifle, carbine and revolver firing
of all the troops of the army during the
past year. The table shows the leading
departments at the various ranges were
as follows:
Two hundred yards with rifles, de-
partment of Missouri; with carbines,
department of the Platte; 300 yard ri
f1es, department of Columbia; with car
bines, department of the Platte.
Five hundred yards, department of
Columbia; carbines, department. of
Texas.
Six hundred yards, rifles, department
of the Columbia; carbines, department
of the Columbia.
Eight hundred yards, rifles, depart
ment of the Columbia; with carbines,
department of the Platte.
One thousand yards, rifles, department
of the Platte; with carbines, depart
ment of the Platte
AS skirmishers with rifles, department
of the Platte; with carbines, depart
rnent of the Platte
In volley practice 800 yards, the de-
partment of Texas led with the highest
per centage of hits with the rifle and
the department of the Platte with the
carbine- CuriOusly enough, the latter'S
carbine score was higher than the form
er's rife score at these long ranges.
OF all the cavalry regiments, the
Eighth stood first at every range from
200 to 200 yards and as skirmishers.
The infantry regiments divided hon
ors.
At 200 and 300 yards the Fourth stood
first; al 500 yards the Fourteenth led;
at 900 yards the Sixteenth; at 800 yards
the Seventeenth; at 1000 yards the
Seventh and as skirnishers the Twenty
second infantry led.
In revolver shooting the Seventh cav
airy took the palm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
DREW THE BRITISH FLAG.
And He Did it on the White Marble
'at the Capitol.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Edward Mon
roe is now languishing in the work
house because yesterday he offered 4
grave insult to the mighty government
of these United States. According to
Special Policeman Hamblett, Monroe
visited the capitol grounds and was
proceeding to mar the immaculate
Wilderness of the marble of the coping
with Vari-colored chalk, when inter-
rupted by the majesty of the law.
The most DANA ging feature of the
case, however. was the fact that Mon
roe was reproducing the British flag.
The patriotic blood that flowed through
Policeman Hamblett's veins fairly boil
ed with indignation as he witnessed
such brazen effrontery, and no time
was lost in placing Monroe on the other
side of a cell door.
Il was merely drawing a diagram of
the excavations that are being made
for the electric lighting extensions, -
pleaded Monroe.
You selected a very costly founda-
ton for your drafting" replied Judge
kimball. You will have to pay a fine
of SO or go to the workhouse for 80
days"
You may as well cut my throat or
hang me as to fine me $10'" remarked
the prisoner. 81 can't pay it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
HILL JOINS QUAY.
He, Too, Has Become a Re-
former,
And In Future Will With the
RefOrmerS Stand.
HE OPPOSES TRUSTS.
Makes a Bitter Attack In the
Senate
On All Forms of Monopoly and
Trusts.
HE OPPOSES TRUSTS.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The> senate was
on the verge of deadlock yesterday
and for a time there were prospects OF
a protracted test of endurance, extend
ing the session late into the night Mr..
Morgan. in charge of the Nicaragua ca
nal, was determined to secure time for
final vote This was resisted, however,
by Mr.. Turpie and Mr.. Villas. There
upon Mr.. Morgan announced he would
ask the senate to sit OUT the bill, re-
naming in session until vote was
forced. This brought forth sharp crit
icisms.
Mr. Turpie concluded his speech
against the Nicaragua canal, the third
day being a continuance of the former
bitter inVective directed against the
measure.
During the day Mr.. Chandler present
ed the credentials of John Edward Adj
dicks, claiming the vacant seat as Sen
ator from Delaware. The claim of Hen
ry A. Dupont for the same seat has al
ready been presented. In the course of
a discussion of laying electric conduits
in the Washington streets, Mr.. Hill
(Dem,. N. V, spoke against trusts and
mOnOpOlieS in general as a serious men
ace to the public welfare
Mr.. Hill (Dem., N. V, called up his
bill, recently introduced, esta blishing a
term of four years for pOstmasters. 1t
was about to pass when Mr.. Sherman
interposed and said there should be time
10 examine the measure as II eSta DISH
ed a fixed tenure of four years and
compelled removal after four years.
Mr.. Chandler said the bill had no po-
1itical significance and had the approval
of senators of both parties on the post
Office question. I fear it will lead to a
scramble for these pOstoffices at the
close of every four years service" sug-
geSted Mr.. Hale.
Il call the attention of the senator"
replied Mr.. Chandler, that there is a
universal scramble now. Whenever there
is a change of politics we see such
scramble, as the presiding officer of the
senate very well knows"
There was suppressed laughter in
which the vice president joined, at the
reference to Mr. Stevensons former
service as assistant postmaster general.
The bill finally went over. The con-
test over electric light conduits in the
streets of Washington was then resum-
ed, Mr.. Hill speaking at length.
The senator arraigned the old COM
pany as monopoly and then branched
off to general arraignment of trusts
and the vast aggregations of capital
throughout the country.
The people were rising against these
vast SyndicateS, Notwithstanding they
were formed by many eminent menin
Guiding members of the church And
yet, every time a voice was raised
against such a monopoly some gentle
man arose and protested against any
disturbance of business interests It
was the same plea entered in behalf of
the sugar trust and every other trust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
ORGANIZING FOR CUBA.
Cuban Leagues are Being Formed in
All Cities of the United States.

New York Jan.22.-The Cuban league
of the United States is organizing
branch leagues in every town or city in
this country of 5000 more inha BIZ
tants. There are 500 such towns and
cities in the United States The object
of such league is to call forth an ex-
preston of the unanimous sentiment of
the American people in favor of Cuban
independence.
An effort is also being made to secure
the passage of a resolution in every
state legislature demanding that such
action should be taken by the govern
ment as will end the war in Cuba and
insure the independence of the island.
The league is receiving letters daily
from all parts of the country suggest
ing ways and means for promoting the
cause of Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
MUSK OXEN FOR CHICAGO.
Twelve Specimens of the RareAnimal
Nav be Purchased.

Chicago. Jan. 22.-The Field Column
bian museum may soon be in possession
of the largest collection of musk oxen
in the country.
Chief Taxidermfst c. E. Akely of the
museum returned yesterday from a
trip to New Bedford, Mass, where he
has inspected IL specimens of the deni-
ZenS from the north, and he will rec
ommend the purchase of the lot.
The museum will be compelled to buy
the whole lot, as the owner will not sell
them singly. AS there are only ten or
twelve specimens in the country out
side of those in Massachusetts,, the mu-
scum stands a fair show of being able
to corner the market.
The skin of the musk OK is more val
liable than that of any other animal
on the American continent and is Gag
erly sought after by the collectors The
Field museum has the only one Speci-
men of the animal, and Prof. Elliott
has been anxious to secure more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
ROBBERS LOOT A TRAIN.
Take Valuable Express Packages and
LIQUOR

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 22.-Three I'M
known masked men held up train No. 35
on the Southern railroad at o'clock last
night near Berry station, 20 miles west of
Birmingham and robbed the Southern Elk
press companyS car. 1t is the second
time within a month that the same train
has been robbed in that locality. The
bandits uncoupled the express car from
the rest of the train and then compelled
the engineer to pull ahead to a secluded
spot where they forced an entrance to the
express car and overpowered the messen-
ger.
His safe keys were secured and the To-
cal safe quickly opened and rified. The
express officials say the loss amounted to
$50. Before leaving the car the robbers
selected from among the freight packages
a four gallon jug of whisky and took it.
1t is supposed the robbers had horses in
waiting in the woods. upon which they
made their escape. The entire time of
the robbery, shown in the conductors re-
port is Is minutes. The robbers are be-
ing pursued by bloodhounds from the
COalburg penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
WILL REQUIRE S5O,OOO,OOO.
Wall Street Will Raise That Amount
to Buy Pacific Roads.

New York, Jan. 22.-The Press pub
fishes the following:
Minor details are yet to be arranged
in the agreement made between the
government and the purchasing syndi-
cate to adjust the debt of the Union Pa
cif1c Railroad company which is due the
government. Attorney General Har-
mon returned to Washington yesterday
after conference with Ex-Governor
George HOadley
Mr.. Hoadley, who is the special coun-
sci of the government in matters per-
tanning to the Union Pacific road, said:
Il must withhold all information con-
corning the affairs of the Union Pacific.
The full details will be announced with
in week; that is, 1 believe that will
be the case
The syndicate includes almost every
prominent banker in Wall street, as the
total amount of money required will be
about $4,000, 900. 1t is believed 10 per
cent of the subscriptions have already
been called
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
UNCLE SAM MUST BEGIN
If Bimetallic Monetary Standard is
Desired.

says this morning that Senator Wolcott
of Colorado had an interview yesterday
with Sir VIM. H. Houldsworth, conserv-
alive member of parliament for the
western division of Manchester, and
who was the British delegate at the
Brussels monetary conference in 1892.
The interview was private and infor
NAL.
The bimetallists in parliament, the
News says, are not disposed to take
any active measures, but they believe
that time is on their side, and they are
warmly interested in Sir Samuel Mon
tague's proposal that to secure the
adoption of the dual standard it would
be necessary for the United States to
begin and then to offer a 10 per cent
tariff rebate to all nations following
their example.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
WORSE AND
WORSE.
The Most Disgraceful and Seri-
GUS College Row
Of the Year Takes Place at
Champaign University.
A WOMAN'S EYES GONE
Students Smash All the Win
dOWs In the Building.
The Fire Department Turns on
the Hose.
A WOMAN'S EYES GONE

Champaign. Jan. %. The anDaaf clash
between the freshman and shophomores
of the University of Illinois occurred
last night and was attended with ser
iouS. results.
1t leaked out late in the afternoon
that the. freshmen were to have their
sociable in Busy's hall, at Urbana, and
at o'clock the Sophomores began to
fill the street in front of the hall They
smashed all the windows in the dining
hall and drove the freshmen out by the
use of foul smelling chemicals. Miss
Della Rodenbaugh, of this city, in COM
pany with freshman, was about to en-
ter the hall, when chemicals were thrown
upon them. and the young lady will lose
her eyeSight a S result.
The Sophomores were finally dispers-
ed by the fire department which turned
several streams of water upon them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
TUCKER rs CONFIRMED.
The Republicans Divided and Lost

Washington, Jan. 22.-After a two
days debate, in the course of which con-
Siderabl partisan passion was aroused
and an Intellectual attempt to filibuster
for the purpose of gaining time the
house decided the contested election
case of Yost VS.. Tucker from the Tenth
Virginia district by denying the seat to
Mr.. Yost and confirming Mr. fuckers
title thereto. The Republicans were
badly divided, four of them joining with
the Democrats and supporting the
claims of the Democratic contestee
When the supporters of Mr. Yost's
contentious found they were defeated
Dy a narrow margin of eight votes
inausurated filibuster in the hope of
gaining time, and for two hours there
was succession of roll calls but were
hnally overpowered and the resolutions
confirming Mr.. fuckers title to his seat
were adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
SPANISH BARBARITIEs.
A Cuban Family Almost DESTROYED

A. Cuban Family Almost Destroyed.
New York, Jan. PA Tampa, Fla,
special to the World says Sonora Maria
Teresa Miguel, who has come here from
Cuba, having been forced to leave her
home near Artemisa, tells a story of
great suffering and barbarous treat
ment at the hands of the Spaniards.
She and her husband with a family of
f1ve-two boys and three girls, lived ten
miles from Artemisa- They had a plan
tation of 400 acres and employed more
Weyler's first order scared all the white
men OFF. Almost daily bands of Span
ish troopers would stop there, insulting
the family and taking what they pleas
ed IN food, provisions, clothing and even
furniture.
One day Sonora MfgueTs little boy
resented the thefts. Shortly afterwards
he was shot dead near the house, as the
troopers rode off. Complaint was made
to the commandant, but he refused to
entertain it.
Other raids were made and one day
her husband was killed before Sonora
.MigueIs eyes, as he resented an insult
to her.
Two daughters were caught away
from the house and i'll treated by the
Spaniards.
The little boy was shot while attempt
ing to prevent the soldiers from taking
his pet pony. All the women servants
We're abducted one night three weeks
Miguel and her daughters then started
for Havana. They managed to get on
a sail boat. but were chased by Spanish
guerillas and fired on, the youngest girl
being wounded in the arm. After be-
ing on the water three DAYS they were
transferred to a fishing vessel and trans
TERED near Key West to an American
craft, which brought them here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
WORSE THAN THE PLAGUE.
Over Half the British India Army In
capacitated.

London, Jan. 22.-The Calcutta cor
respondent of the Times expresses the
hope that parliament will induce the
government to deal in a practical way
with the problem and prints an unusu-
ally outspOken article from the Pioneer
declaring that only $4,000 of the whole
British garrison are free from conta-
gious diseases in some shape or other
and that 522 in each thousand are actu-
ally incapacitated.
The disease, it is said, is becoming
more destructive than ever, and even
the bubonic plague cannot compare
as a human aff1iction. "A squeamish
reserve, yelled by dubious hints, says
the Pioneer, lis no longer appropriate
to the emergency"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-22
BEER AT so CENTS A KEG.
The FAnheuser Busch Interest Will
Cut the Price of Lager at Galveston

Galveston, Tex, Jan. pa lager
beer war is imminent in Galveston The
Galveston brewery, which will soon
put it's product on the market, has Of
fered to supply the saloonkeepers at 81
per key. The present price is $3.50
There are at present seven brewertes
supplying the local market They are
the Christian Moerlein company, the
Magnolia, the Pabst. Lemp, New Or
leans Brewing company, Anheuser-
Busch and American. The AnheuSer-
Busch people have a good-sized inter
est in the Galveston brewery. To get
control of the trade now in the hands of
the above breWeries. the Galveston
brewery will have to assume many obli
cations, as a large number of saloons
are owned by foreign breweries. Two
of the agents of these breweries say
they will meet the cut of the Galveston
brewery and sell beer at so cents key
if the Galveston company cares to sell
at that price. The prospective war is
creating quite a commotion among the
saloon men.