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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
NEARLY A MIRACLE.
One of the Few Cases of Recovery
From a Broken Back.

McKeesport, Pa, Oct 31.-In the hos
pital in this city is man named Patrick
Knee, whose back was broken more
than three months ago by an accident
in a coal mine He was otherwise in
jured, and when admitted to the hos
pital his death was considered a ques-
tion of only a short time. The lower
parts of his body were paralyzed. An
operation was performed, and a section
of the bones of the back which were
broken and pressed against the spinal
cord was removed. After the operation
Knee began to improve in a way which
even surprised the physicians
Today Knee is able to rise to his feet
unaided. He can not stand alone. but
can prOpel himself in a wheeled chair.
Dr. Mason says it is one of the very
few cases on record of recovery from
a broken back. Knee is about so years
old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
BENTLEY DROPS DIVORCE LAW
Long Enough to Give Some Advice
to Congressman Botkin.

Wichita. Oct. SO. H. Bentley of this
city and Congressman J. D. Botkin were
among a crowd of politicians riding on a
Santa Fe train yesterday and the ef-
forts of the Office seekers and their
friends were directed to a general effort
to have fun with each other Bentley
astonished the crowd and greatly
amused Mr.. Botkin by this speech:
Now, look here, Botkin, your past
training should keep you out of bad
company. You represent the bone and
sinew of this nation. You are a Kan
sas man and there are none better. 1
know you are deluded slightly in a pO-
hticaI way, but am still interested in
you. As you Methodists would say;
Despite your faults love you still
As a friend and we'll wisher I want to
give you some advice"
The gossiping crowd became silent
thinking that Bentley for moment had
forgotten his theoretical divorce laws
and was really serious, but a loud
laugh followed when he said:
Get in line and vote for Long, Stan
ley and the whole caboodle on the Re
publican ticket,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
BAKER, BURTON AND LONG.
Will Appear Together at a Rally in
Newton.

Hutchinson. Oct. 31.-Chester I Long
went to Dodge City yesterday from
Hutchinson and will work his way east
through the district making a speech
each day. Wednesday he will spend in
Newton. Senator Baker Mr.. Burton and
Mr.. Long appearing together at meet
ing Tuesday night there
Mr- Long and his co-worlzers held
conference here yesterday and made the
final preparations for the closing week
OF the campaign. It viii be lively and
every committeeman in the district,
local and congressional will make the
and the Republican state ticket AL
though many people insist that there is
now no interest in this campaign the
Seventh district seems to be livening up.
at a startling rate The MAST xvaeI- haS
really reached the exciting point in
many of the counties and this weeks
work will be conducted in such a man.
Rer as to stir the Republicans to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
REDS HAVE A GRIEVANCE.
Indians at Pine Ridge Agency Want
the Agent and Clerk Removed.

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Oct. 31-Private and
reliable information was received here TO-
day from the Pine Ridge Indian agency to
the effect that the long series of com
plants made by the Sioux Indians have
eliminated in the organtzation of a secret
band of more than 500 young braves,
pledged to unite in forcibly removing
Agent Clapp and Clerk Pugh from the
return.
Clapp is an army officer who has been
in charge several years, and the Indians
and their friends have made several at
tempts to secure his removal, as the COM
plants against him have been frequent
The Indians say that unless he is taken
away they will eject him. even at the
has been advised that the only way 10
prevent bloodshed there is to place another
agent in charge at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
AFTER TEN YEARS
a Case in Supreme Court Stands as
First Decided.

When the Rock Island was built
through northwestern Kansas in 1888
the right of way was surveyed along
one side of a. farm belonging to JudsOn
B. VanCleave, adjacent to the town of
Colby in Thomas county. The county
commissioners of the county appraised
the land for the right of way at $3.50,
but VanCleave was not satisfied with
that and he brought suit against the
railroad company for more and the
district court gave him a judgment
amounting to $2,977.33. The railroad
company appealed to the supreme court,
where the judgment of the lower court
was affirmed in 1898. The case was then
carried to the United States supreme
court by the defendants, but owing to
the failure of the railroad company to
make the proper records, the case has
been dismissed at Washington and
mandate sent to the Kansas supreme
court t. carry out the original findings.
Today the state supreme court issued
a mandate to the district court of
Thomas county to let the original execu-
tion proceed. So after ten years Of lit
igation the case comes back to where
it started, and the first judgment still
stands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
FOOTBALL FATALITIES.
Total Number of Deaths Resulting
From the Game in America is 16.

wiIkesbarre, Pa, Oct. 31.-The third
death in 1898 to be charged to football
has just occurred Matthew P. Ander-
son of Wyoming seminary, Kingston,
died night before last from injuries re-
ceived in a game played by the semina-
ry team at Carlisle, Saturday, with the
Dickinson college eleven.
Anderson was % years old and an
athlete.
The total number Of recorded fatali-
ties resulting from the Rugby game,
as played in this country, is now 16.
There were three in 1896, 10 in 1897, and
thus far, three in 1898.
In addition there have been recorded
in the press several hundred more or
less serious accidents, not fatal In
1897 alone 2S6 were recorded. OF the
victims in that year II were MANNED for
life On November 25, 1897, IA accidents
were reported. Most of these have oc-
CURED in practice games.
A list of those killed in football games
follows:
William Howwen Of Omaha. Neb.,
spine fatally hurt, October 2, 1898.
Robert Codeney, aged IT; fatally hurt
October 16, 1898, at Boston.
NJ. P. Anderson Of Crenshaw, Pa; IA
tally hurt October %, at Carlisle, Pa.
Andrew Hasche, October "a 1898; spine
dislOcated on the field near Astoria, L.
L; eight players fell upon him.
Louis CordOva, of New York; October
"a, 1897; collided with a tree while run
ming with the ball at BayOnne, N. Y. /;
broke his skull.
Robert Grange of sewickley, Pa; fell
In tackle and suffered concussiOn Of
brain, October %, 1897.
Richard Won Cannon of Georgia I'M
iversity; was a giant and a football cell
ebrity; was thrown on field and receiv-
ed injuries from which he died October
80, 1897.
w. J. Keating of North Hampstead,
Pa; many men fell upon him on No
vember 6; died Of his injuries November
10, 1897.
Bert Richey of New Haven; on No
vember Z, 1897. was fatally hurt in a
game at Scottdale, Pa.
Walter Autt, aged Is, of EImira, N.
Y; fatally hurt in a game November z,
1897.
Benjamin Rich, aged o. of Bellwood,
Pa; dropped deal in a game at Altoona,
Pa, November Z, 1897.
Lieutenant Prince, of West Point; IA
tally hurt in a game at Annapolis, Md,
November 10, 1897.
Frank Blair of Pittsburg. Pa; fatal
ly hurt November u, 1897.
Bowles Rhue, fatally kicked in the
side in a game at Louisville, KY, Octo-
Der 13, 1896.
Joseph Knapp of Brooklyn; died of
hemorrhages resulting from football
playing November IA, 1896.
R. W. Serf, killed November Is, 1896,
in a college game at Lawrence, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
Mr. w. E. Stanley, Republican
Candidate For Governor
Throws Out a Hint to the
Cyclists of Kansas.
HE is ONE OF THEM
And He Promises to Recon-
mend Legislation
For the Improvement of Kansas
Highways.

Newton. Oct. s1.-If w. E. Stanley is
elected governor of Kansas his message
to the legislature will recommend some
thing in the way of improvement for
the roads. of Kansas. The candidate for
governor. his wife and two children
ride bicycles and Mr.. Stanley is an en-
thusiast in the line of wheeling He
said to the Journal correspondent:
1.-The roads in Kansas should De I'M
nrored Better roads benefit the far
Tner. the bicyclist: the people in general
and would be a blessing. not only to the
state but to all of the inhabitants L
have long been impressed with the IDEAS
of the League of American Wheeli1eh
in this direction and if should become
the governor of this state I will recon-
mend good roads legislation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
LONG WINNING VOTES.
Makes a Good Impression on People
of st. John.

St. John, Oct. S1.-The Republicans of
this city are enthusiastic, especially
since the members of the party who
were secretly opposed to Long and were
taking no part in the campaign, have
now come out from under cover and
boldly proclaimed their intention of
working for and supporting the entire
Republican ticket
These declarations come as q result of
Mr.. Longs meeting here Saturday af-
ternoOn. He is making an excellent
speech and his large audience was
thrilled to such an extent that cheers
and hearty applause greeted him
throughout his address.
In the evening Mr.. Stanley spoke to
600 people representing all political
faiths. He proclaimed the virtues of
Kansas and her people eloquently and
the audience, which seemed to bubble
with enthusiasm, punctured his cOmpli-
mentary remarks with unstinted ap-
plause. This was one of the most cheer
full meetings Mr.. Stanley appeared be-
fore during the week. The local man
ayers are confident of heavy gains and
say that all of the silver Republicans
are at work for the ticket headed by Mr.
Stanley. Brown Of Pratt was here dur
ing the afternoon and evening working
among the POpulists urging them to op-
pose the reelection of Jerry Simpson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
TOLD TO SPAIN.
American Proposition Regarding the
Philippines is Presented

Paris, Oct. 31-The American COM
missiOners presented a written express
sion of the purpose of the United States
to take the entire group of Philippine is
lands and to assume such proportion of
the Philippine debt as has been spent
for the benefit of the islands, or their
inhabitants, in public works, improve
ments and permanent betterments.
1t was also set forth that the United
States would not assume any part of
the Philippine debt which had been
incurred by Spain for the furtherance
of military or naval operations to quelI
instructions of the natives
The session was adjourned until Fri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
MUTINY ON A TRANSPORT.
Crew of the Mississippi Rebels at
Cleaning Up the Ship.

Boston, Oct. s1.-Mutiny took place on
fne f army transport Mississippi this morn
ing There had been o great deal 9f
t6rrogb1keI 6r1 wi With h the crew on the voyage from
to this city, where she brought the SIKH
MaSsac chuSettS 49, eiA
Several times the crew had Threatened
to mutiny, and when TODAY the saiiora
were ordered to clean the ship thoroughly
ana put 1t in condition to take the First
Maine infantry to New York they suIked
ana refused to do the work
The quarternla ster summoned assistance
and drove the mutinous crew off the YES
sen ana later engaged a new crew. The
TOUT, batteries of the First Maine heavy
artillery arrived. by special trains last
night and were hastily embarked They
are pound for Savannah via New York to
join General Lees corps ~ ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
STOLEN DOGS AT YALE.
New Haven Pets Awaiting vivisec-
tion Recovered by the Police

New Haven, Conn, Oct.31-The police
in searching for stolen dogs, made a
raid on the Yale scientific school today
and also visited the medical school.
For some weeks the dogs in the city
have been disappearing and all at
tempts to locate them have failed. FL
nally the police received a hint that
dogs were taken at the medical and sci
entific schools for vivisectiOn. They
found at both schools huge cages, care
fully locked up, in which the dogs were
kept until required for use in the oper-
ating room.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
TWO STRIKERS SHOT
By a Non-Union Miner at Washing
ton, Ind

Washington Depot, Ind, Oct. 81
Richard Reibmeister and Leon Rags
dale. coal strike leaders have been shot
by Austin Kocher, a non union miner
who claims Ragsda1e tried to hit him
with brick and that Reibmeister Of
fered to strike him. Kocher fired five
shots. two of them taking effect in
Reibmeister's side. Ragsdale is seri-
ously hurt. Kocher was arrested. 1t
is feared the affair will cause fresh trou-
BILE between the strikers and non union
miners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
GIRL GIVEN BIG DAMAGES.
Benedict B. Lederer Must Pay SI2-
600 for Breach of Promise.

Providence. R. L, Oct. 31-Miss Traise
V. Mainz, the plaintiff in the $50. 600
breach of promise case against Benedict
B. Lederer, the wealthy manufacturing
jeweler of Providence and New York,
was given 1000 by a jury Saturday
afternoon.
Just before the case went to the jury
counsel for Lederer suggested that So
coo be accepted, but Senator Owen for
Miss MainZ insisted upon his demand
for $12, 900, compromise figure offered
since its original figure Of settlement
made Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
JERRY Is ooNFIDENE.
Saws he Has the Opposition "Going"
This Time.

Wichita. Oct. S1-Jerry Simpson ex-
meets to poll an unusually large vote in
this county at the election next week
and has spent three consecutive sun
days here mingling with the people he
is mixing among all classes. One mo-
nent he is mingling with travelling men,
the next ont on the sidewalk talking to
laboring men, He IS making a splIlteu
canvass in this county but during the
week the Republican forces will turn
out their complete corps of workers and
make every effort to put Mr.. Simpson
ont of the business in this county.
Mr. Simpson said to the Journal cor
respondent:
Its no use; these fellows can't beat
me this time. I have got 'em all going
and the election next week will demon
strate the truth of my statements to-
day"
Mr.. Simpson will make his final round
I'D in the district this week and is conf
dent that he will defeat Mr.. Long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
RABBIT FOOT FROM DEWEY
Hero of Manila Sends a Memento to a
New Jersey Citizen.

New York. Oct ST. Handy Beam of
New Brunswick N J., wrote to Admiral
Dewey at Manila some weeks ago re-
QueSting some mementO of the famous
battle fought there on May l. preferably
the shoes worn by the admiral. In reply
I am sorry I cannot send you what
you request, for I have great many pairs
of shoes. and never wear the same pair
on two days in succession, and corse-
QuentIy have not the slightest idea which
pair wore May 1. send YOU a
souvenir, however, of that memorable day.
It is rabbits foot I have had for some
time and which brought me luck. May
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
REPUBLICANS CLAIM GAINS.
Say They Will Cut Populist Majority
in Two in Pawnee.

Larned, Oct. 31.-W f. Stanley and
I. E. Lambert addressed 500 people in
the opera house here Friday night. The
discussions of the political issues were
received with great enthusiasm. This
county, Pawnee, returned a heavy Pop
ulist majority two years ago, but the
Republicans claim they will cut it in
two this year owing to gains made and
reported at this time.
The Republicans hope to elect their
candidate for the legislature, Captain
Thorpe. The Populist candidate is John
Hail. and he is making a strong fight
The POpuHst managers say that they
will lose no votes in the county, but will
elect their county candidates as well as
the member of the legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
GAMBLING HOUSES CLOSED.
Order Issued in New York Which
Holds Until After Election.

New York, Oct. 31-The widely publish
ed declarations that the city is wide
open" have so impressed the powers that
today orders were issued for the closing
of pool rooms and gambling houses until
the voting is over When election day is
passed they may reopen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
Helen Faueit Dead.

London, Oct. 31.-Helen Faucit, Lady
Martin, the celebrated English actress
who retired from the stage many years
ago, is dead. She was born in 1920 and
was married in 1851 to Sir Theodore
Martin, K. c. 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
KAISER'S NEW PALACE.
Erecting a Home in the Suburbs Of
Berlin for His Two Youngest Sons.

Berlin, Oct. 23.-Ground was broken
today for castle ordered by the en-
peror to be built expressly for his two
youngest sons, who are not in robust
health. The new imperial structure will
rise on what is known as the Plaster
rain in Gruenewald, one of the suburbs
on the Ringbahn. The sanitary condition
of the Gruenewald is much better than
that Of the Marble Palace near POts-
dam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
THE KAISER TAKES ALARM.
Decides to Cut Short His Visit to Pal
eStin5.

Jerusalem, Oct 31.-The Emperor and
Empress of Germany are curtailine
their visit in the Holy Land. They have
abandoned their trip to Jericho, owing
to the European complications and it is
also believed they will not go to Syria
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
Milk white Flag Wedding.

Canton, I'LL, Oct. S1-John Dunno and
Miss Mary Marble. leading lady of
Hoyt's milk White Flag company,
were married in Canton Saturday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Oct. 31.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Tuesday; warmer in east
portion tonight; brisk south to west
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31

day in order to give the Spaniards time
to prepare a, reply.
The session today lasted a little over
an hour
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-31

enthusiasm of other years and sweep
the Indifferent opposition off their feet
on election day, if possible.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20
The Circular Siio.

denton. Texas. Please give me what infor-
nation you conveniently can regarding the
construction Of a sllo and oblige. W-A.P
circular sio 16 feet In diaInater win hold
four tons silage to each foot Ia height esti-
mating cubic foot Of sIlagc for each foot in
height. then one IS feet in diameter snd 20
feet hlsh VIII hold 100 tons silafc. The cubic
contenis OF all such structures may be calcu-
lated BY multiplying this by ALAG.
Select as "a site for your silo perfect circle
s feet IN diameter. and dig small trench 9
inches deep Just outside OF the circle drawn.
Now take eight pieces 2x4 seantiine, 20 feet
long, and stand them 10 this trench. equal
distance apart, bracing them against each
other for temporary frame, These will be
renoycd when the siding IL put on.
The hoops are now made by mailing Xxi
rough fencing TO the outside Of the 2xi tenn
porary posts. Build up each hoop 40 that
the two bottom ones win be inches thick.
the upper ones 8 iAehcs thick. These fse
hoops / feet apart viii be strong enough 70
resist the great outward strain. 4 sae blanks
used In building them up are forced " lay
close upon each ether and large number Of
nails are used. When the hoops are In place
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20

very fond OF school ana dc not Ike the idea
ct all OF having only two more years to att
tend Ny highest ambition ts tn practice
nledicinN Il believe IN boins independent.
Our women are rapidly advancing and TAX
Ing their places IN the front ranks OF every
profession ny tho way, must tell YOU that
our side in the debate won. Critic. alluw
me TO thank YOU FOR your excellent advice.
but there Ia difference OF opinions | wrote
n letter to my dear &C. D. cousins this at
teYnoon. have been negicctiug the departs
mont OF late but as ] have decided TO re-
FORM will write often In the future. Have
any OF the Hans ever read East Lynne
have aud Just after fnished II event TO
sec Il played, which. OF course. made u very
Interesting. also went TO see Trip 10
Chinatown last week; IL was splendid DO
any OF the Haps play the guitarg am going
TO act ono right soon. had my choice be-
tween mandolin and guitar, hut ! pre-
ferred the latter, As ! have been taking
plano lessons FOR six yssrs, DO not expect
10 have as mreh trouble learning as one Who
had not had any experience with music.
When got to be an M. D." viii cure my
patients with melodies instead Of medicine,
Ora Smith, wish TO compliment You Oh
your valentine letter; II was very interest
ing
Arabel Owens. your letter was very sweet
I am sure your little brother and sister are
great company for you. Joe Farmer. your
letter was highly appreciatcd extend
cordial welcome TO all OF the now members.
and would like TO correspond with some OF
the HIPS. All revor. Kate Baer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20

man IN Cincinnati, whose patience and
ingenuity challenge. not only our wonder.
but our profound admiration. constructed TIE
following lines for the amusement and In
struction of his children II Will be noticed
concerned the list is Alphabetical. but, apart
from that and rom the rhymlng, his aim
was TO put the most inconeruous animals In
iuStaposition.
HIS children, he says seem never to get
tired of hearing tho lines read. and he makos
II a point to have Webster's international. or
some other big illustrated dictionary. ut hand.
so as to show, them picture of each animal
as the reading progresses. And u capital plan
that Is; why may 1t not BIO followed in our
Happyhammer familesg Here are tho lines:
Alligator, Beetle. Poreupine, Whale,
Bobolink, Panther. Dragonfly, Snail.
Crocodile, Monkey, Buffalo, Hare.
+. Dromedary, Leopard Mud-Turtle. Bear.
Elephant Badger. Pelican, Ok,
Flying Fish. Reindeer, Anaconda. Fox.
Humming- Bird. Weasel, Pickorel Moose.
1bex, Rhinooeros, Owl, Kangaroo.
Inck0l, Opossum, Toad, Coekatoo,
Kioehsher, Peacock hnteater. Bat.
Lizard. lchneumon. Iloneyboc, Rat,
Mocking- Bird, Camel. GrRsshopper Mouse,
Nightingale. Spider Cuttefsh, Grouse.
Ocelot. Pheasant. Wolverine, AUX.
Perwinkle Ermine. Katydid, Hawk.
Quail, Hippopotamus, Armadillo Moth,
Rattleenakc, Lion, Woodpeckcr sloth,
Tiger, Flsmingo. Scorpion. Frog.
Unicorn. Ostrich. Nautilus, Mole,
Viper, Gorilla, Dasilisk Sole,
Whippoorwill, Beaver, Centipede. Fawn.
&Hntho, Canary Pollywog, Swan.
Yelowbammcr, Eagle, Hyena. Lark.
Zebra, chameleon, Butterfly, Shark.
What n lesson that is in natural history:
and all in twenty-sX lines!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-20
SHASTA.

For The Post
shasta tho beautiful, Shasta the fair,
Forsaken, thy voice rings out on the air,
Calling thy lover. lnmenttug aloud
Shasta the beautiful Shasta the proud!
Out on tho nights blaokness. thy tresses
Of gold.
Swept by tho dark pinions, that temposts
Float out like comet nblaze In the skies,
Like stars of tho midnight the flash of
thine eyes.
Shasta the beautiful. soon wilt thou be
With ncreids and gnomes mid salons OF
the sea,
Whilst thy lover, unconscious, asleep on
the plain,
Murmurs In dreaming his fond hearts re-
frnin:
"The fairest of all is Shasta"
Shasta the beautiful, Shasta the gay.
About thee the waters and winged light.
ming play
Hurting around thee, tho mad ocean
booms
Reach thy white arms, clasp the tempests
black plumes.
uplift to the storm king thy curved lips
rcd,
For soon, all too soon, wilt thou sharo his
cold bed,
While storm beaten garments cling close
thee about,
As tho clements madly In revelry shout.
Shasta the beautiful, Shasta the proud.
Nearest oceanides weaving thy shroud.
Whilst thy lover unconscious. asleep on
the plain.
Murmurs In dreaming his fond hearts re-
frain.
1.-THE light OF my life Is Shasta
Alva Clay Bravo.