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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
RELIC OF THE BORDER WAR
Sword Worn by Gen. Sumner is Pre-
scented to the Historical Society.

A relic of the days of the contest be-
tween free state and slavery factions
IN Kansas has been presented to the
State Historical society.
1t is the cavalry sword worn by Cen
eral Sumner on the fourth of July, 1856,
when he dispersed the first free state
legislature. 1t was given by him to
Lieutenant George W. Smith, a son of
Governor George w. Smith, and pre-
sented by Lieutenant Smith to Mr..
George Leis of Lawrence. Mr.. Leis
presented the sword to the State His
torical society.
Governor George W. Smith was elect
ed under the Lecompton constitution
over Frank Marshall, the pro-slavery
candidate, in 1856. He was one of the
party of six treason prisoners of which
Charles Robinson and John Brown jr.,
were members. His son, Lieutenant
Smith, served through the civil war and
afterward remained in the army, and
while defending Fort Bayard, N. M,
from an attack of Apaches, was killed
on August 10, 1881.
Lieutenant Smith wore the sword
during the war, and presented it to Mr..
LeiS before leaving for New Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
A COMMERCIAL WAR.
Is Brewing Between the United States
and GERMANY

Washington, Feb. Representative
W. A. Smith, of Michigan, a member of
the house committee on foreign affairs,
mas introduced the following resolution:
Resolved, That the secretary of state
be and is hereby requested if not in
compatible with the public interest, to
report to the house of representatives
forthwith such correspondence as pas
sed between the American ambassador
TO Germany and the state department
regarding attempted adulteration of
German vines for export to the Unit
ed States and the discrimination by the
German government against American
expectation to that country of beef
fruit and horses, in violation of our
commercial trade treaties or other
wise"
MI Smith has been making inquiries
since the recent movement began in
Germany against American products
and ne is understood to have much ma
terial regarding adulteration of German
goods sent to this country and also as
to the system of exclusion carried out
by Germany The resolution was re-
fairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
GLAND OF THE SKY"
Southern Railway Introduces a Novel
Feature of Advertising.

Washington, Feb. Sat the Congrega-
tonal church last evening there was de-
1vered by Rev. A. G. Rogers of Reading.
IA, lecture entitled I'm Natures Para
disc Illustrated by some 200 colored views
OF scenery and cities of the south on the
line of the Southern railway
His treatment of Natures Paradise .,
particularly western North Carolina.
known as THE Land of the Sky" illus
trates a section of our country which he
described as beautiful in natural grandeur
and being rapidly developed by enter
prise and industry seldom equaIed in our
history. This method of placing the south
as place of resort for health and pleas
ure at all seasons, as well as business
opportunity and familiarizing one section
of country with another is an enterprise
of the Southern railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
GOV. BUSHNELL X-RAYED.

Submitted to an Unusual Examination
to Have a Large Insurance Policy.
New York Feb. S.-Gov. Bushnell of
Ohio, who is at the Fifth Avenue hotel,
is fighting mad over the published re-
ports that he is in danger of dying. He
insists all reports about his health have
been inspired by malicious political
foes.
The governor says that not long ago
he was examined for life insurance, and
as the policy was large the company
sent one of it's best experts from the
east to thoroughly x-ray the governor s
physical system. The report was that
Gov. Bushnell would make a good
risk and he was accepted. This fact,
the governor thinks. should end all
speculation as to his physical condition,
which, he declares, is of the best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
AN EXCELLENT COMPANY.
Popular Price Plays at the Crawford
That are Worth Seeing.

An audience that completely filed the
era Wford theater saw the first per-
Torrance of the Lawrence Holmes com
pany last night, and was pleased with
it. The company carries much special
scenery, and there is an attention paid
to details that is rarely seen in rep
ertoire company. 1t was altogether one
of the most satisfactory repertoire per
formances that has been seen in this
city.
1.-The Smugglers" was advertised as
the opening attraction, but yesterday it
was decided to change the bill and The
Brand of Cain was presented instead.
1.-The Smugglers' will be put on tonight
and practically all the scenery used in
the piece is carried by the company.
This is one of the strongest of the COM
pany's repertoire.
Between the acts and during the pro-
gress of the piece pleasing vaudeville
features were introduced by different
members of the company. Moving pic
ture views were also shown between
the acts.
The company is well balanced. and the
work of each of the members is credi-
able.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
FOR THE CURE OF PILES AND
RECTAL DISEASES NO LONG
Err NECESSARY.
A Medical Discovery Which Will
Change the Treatment of All
Such Diseases.

It has long been thought not only by
some physicians but by people in gen.
eral, that the common, painful and ex-
ceed1ngly annoying trouble, piles, was
practically incurable by any other
means than a surgical operation, and
this belief has been the cause of years
of needless suffering, because of the ma
tural dread of surgical operations.
There are many salves, ointments
and similar remedies on the market
piles, but the Pyramid Pile Cure is the
only preparation so far introduced that
can reliably depended upon to cure to
stay cured, every form Of itching, bleed
ing or protruding piles.
Mrs. NJ c.. Hinkley of COL Mississippi
street, Indianapolis, was told by her
physicians that nothing but a surgical
operation, costing between seven and
eight hundred dollars, could cure her,
as she had suffered for Is years; yet
even in such a case as hers the Pyramid
Pile Cure accomplished complete cure.
She says: Il knew an operation would
be death to me and tried the Pyramid
with very little hope and, it is not
to be wondered at that am so enthusi-
astic in its praise"
Mr.. D. E. Reed of South Lyons, Mich,
says: I would not take $500 and be
placed back where was before I used
the Pyramid Pile Cure, suffered for
years and it is now eighteen months
since used it, and not the slightest
trace Of the trouble has returned.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by
nearly all druggists at so cents and 81
per package, and as it contains no OPT
UNI, cocaine or other poisonous drugs
can be used with perfect safety.
No one need suffer from piles in any
e6y a trial. Send for book on cause and
cure of piles, sent free by addressing
Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall Mich,
formerly Albion, Mich.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
IGOV. LEEDY,S DEFENSE
Gives Reasons for His Unusual Pro
ceeding in the Extra Session Matter.

| Governor Leedy at Kansas City Mon
| day gave out the following:
mo fault can be found with the rail-
road bill which have suggested to the
to find fault with the methods under
taken to secure its passage. Sending
out q bill in advance of a session of the
legislature for the purpose of deternn-
lining whether the legislators would give
it their support may be a precedent in
the manner of bringing about legisla-
ton. I think it is about time for the
establishment of just such a precedent.
This method of procedure is in line with
the teachings of the POpulist platform.
It is as near an approach to the initia-
tive and referendum which the Popu-
lists believe in as is possible under the
laws of our state. It is a reference of
the matter of legislation to the legisla-
tors and incidentally to the people.
Nothing would please me better than
to submit this proposition squarely to
the people of Kansas and have them
vote upon it. That, however. cannot be
done under the present laws of our
state.
q have done the thing which is the
nearest approach to such a policy.
have submitted the bill to the legisla-
tors. If the present bill is not such
as to command the support of the ma
Jority of the legislators its discussion
previous to the assembling of the legis-
lature may lead to an understanding
Which will result in satisfactory legis-
Iation. At least, the people and the leg
1slators will be thoroughly familiar with
the Importance of railroad legislation
at this time The expense of a session
of the legislature is a serious matter
unless there is assurance that it could
accomplish the purposes of its meeting
The governor does not call the legisla-
ture together in regular session. 1t
meets on its own volition.
The demand for railroad legislation
is the only cause that would justify the
calling of the Legislature in extra ses-
sion, and 1t, therefore, seems a plain
proposition that the question of a rail-
road law might be discussed and argu-
ed in advance of the calling of the SEES
sion.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
FREE BISCUIT AND BUTTER
Will Be Served One Evening During
the Creamery Convention.

One evening of the creamery mems
convention will be devoted to the dis
tribution of free buttermilk, free bis
cults and the finest creamery butter, all
made on the spot.
This entertainment was decided upon
at meeting of the convention commit
tees Monday night.
The buttermaking machinery on ex-
hibition will furnish the two important
necessities, buttermilk and butter and
Otto Kuehne will furnish the hot bis
cults.
F. P. Edison, chairman of the COM
mittee on parades reported that the
following marshaIs had been selected
for the parade to be given Monday aft
ernOOn, February 21:
Chief marshal, Otto Kuehne. Aides,
J. s. Collins, A. NJ. Fuller, J. w. F.
Hughes, Bert Green, c. B. Samson, F.
P. Edison, H. M. Philips, D. Low and
F. E. Wear.
The following committee was appoint
ed to secure the necessary horses for
StOker, J. M. Knight and H. c. Lind
sey.
There will be entertainments during
Monday, Wednesday and Friday even
ingS of the convention for the visitors
and the following committee was Sc
lected to prepare them: Major T. J.
Anderson, W. f. Roehr, c. S. Elliott,
c. l. Wood, F. P. Edison and Charles
P. Adams.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings will
be devoted to speech making and a dis
cussion of the creamery business.
Prof. Henry WOrrall, chairman of the
committee on decorations was instruct
ed to make an estimate of the expense
of properly improving the appearance
of Hamilton hall and to also ascertain
the amount of money necessary to Sc
cure from Mrs. c. S. Sutton the decora-
lions and materials left from the Fall
Festival. If possible these will be Sc
cured and used in the hall.
F. P. Bacon, c. P. Adams and D. ].
Greenwald were selected as a special
committee to procure a room for the
butter exhibit.
The committee will meet again in a
few days and complete arrangements
for the convention which will begin one
week from next Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
NOBODY BELIEVED 1T.
Report That the Maine is to go to
New Orleans Now Denied.

Washington, Feb. S.-The batt1eship
Maine is not to go to New Orleans dur
ing Mardi Gras, as has been reported.
Secretary Long has been arranging pro-
gramme for the participation of some of
the warships in the seasons festivities in
the south and has assigned some of the
smaller craft to the work, deeming them
much better adapted for such service than
the big and unwieldy battleships. He will
send either the Detroit or the Marblehead,
cruisers. The Texas, second class bat
tleship, OF the Nashville, gunboat, is to
go to Galveston, and one of the torpedo
boats is to go to Mobile. 1t may be that
some of the remainder of the torpedo
boat f1otilla will go to the other places
named in company with the larger craft.
The admiral is left to select the most
suitable and available of the craft named.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
SET A NEGRO ON FIRE.
Three Drunken Men Pour Whisky on
a Colored Man and Touch Match.

Erie, Pa. Feb. 8.-William c. Plumb,
editor of the Cory Flyer, and we'll
known politician; Thomas Oliver,a hotel
proprietor, and William Keehler, an all
round sport, are under arrest at Cory.
The three men were out for a good time
Running across John Miller, colored,
asleep in a saloon, they fixed upon him
as the butt of a most horrible joke.
They first put some whisky on one of
Afiller's knees, and one of the trio set a
match to it. In an instant the cOlored
mentors, drunk as they were, realized
the situation. They run him out into a
snow bank and rolled him until the
flames were extinguished. The victim
of the grewsOme joke, then almost nude
was covered with divers overcoat,
and afterward taken to the city hospi-
tai and a surgeon called. When his re-
naming clothes were removed the flesh
adhered in great chunks DR.. HELLER
attended the sufferer, but when next
morning he called to give the unfOrtu-
nate fellow further attention he found
him missing Miller had been spirited
away in the night, and the hospital au-
thorities cannot, or refuse to give any
clew. Plumb, Oliver and Keehler were
arrested, and are being held for
hearing. It is admitted that the cOlored
man could not have gone himself and
the only inference left is that friends
of the defendants have taken means to
place their accuser out of the reach of
the authorities. The negro, if he sur
wives, will be brought forth if it is pos
Sible to find him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
Ne Surnrisa Of an

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones & Son, Cowden, Ill, in speaking
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case grew so serious
that physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. It seemed to
develop into Hasty CONSUMPTION. Hav-
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery in the
store, and selling lots of it, he took a.
bottle home, and to the surprise of all
she began to get better from first dose
and half a dozen dollar bottles cured
her sound and we'll DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Coughs and
Colds is guaranteed to do this good
work. Try it. Free trial bottle at
Swift & Holidays Drug Store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
Study Will Not Hurt a Healthy
Child

MANY children at school, said a
student of children, appear to be stu
pid when they are only badly nourish-
ed They may have plenty to eat with
out a sufficient amount of nOurishment
Study will not hurt a healthy child
Good, hard thinking helps the circula-
ton of the blood
1t might be added that the lack of
punishment is owing to ill-advised Sc
lection of food. Fruit, eggs, some meat
and good entire wheat bread with but
ter, all furnish excellent food for child
Ten.
Never, under any circumstances, should
they be allowed to have coffee All
narcotics, like cigarettes or tobacco in
any form, coffee, opium products or
any of that class of drugs, will most
sadly scar the whole life of a growing
Child. Those who seek to assist the
little ones to grow up strong and
neathy men and women will look care
FULLY after their food and drink
1t is unfortunately true that some
parents are careless and ignorant on
this subject and the innocent children
grow up weak in body and brain. easily
knocked over by most any disease that
comes along. Children like a warm
nourishing drink for breakfast, and al
most universally like Postum Food COT
fee, upon which they fatten and flour
1sh famously. Parents should see that
1t be boiled full Is minutes after boiling
commences. 1t is not sufficient that it
has stood on the stove Is minutes-it
must boil that length of time
The long boiling is necessary to bring
out the delicious favor and the nutrf-
tiOus food elements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
FAST TRAINS RACE.
Union Pacific and Burlington Rush
Side by Side Up the Platte Valley.


Denver, Feb. S.-The Colorado special,
the new fast train of the Union Pacific
and Northwestern line, pulled into the
Union station here ten minutes ahead of
schedule time, having accomplished the
run from Chicago. LOGO miles. in twenty
eight and ene-haIf hours. A large crowd
was present at the station to greet this
innovation in rapid train service. The
efficiency of the new service has been
conclusively proven, and its success seems
only matter of time, enough for patrons
to accustom themselves to the new sched-
ule.
The run from Omaha to Denver was en-
nvened by exciting race with the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy. which left
Chicago simultaneously with the North
western. The latter reached the switch
few minutes ahead of the Burlington.
General Manager Edward Dickinson, As
sistant General Passenger Agent Darlow
and other officials of the Union Pacific
boarded the special at Omaha
From Omaha to Denver the Burlington
hit the time on the dot. There was no
hitch to mar the race. One hot box on
the dining car bothered some, and on the
chair car little more, but the time was
easily caught and held in spite of these
annoyances. The finish of the run was
exciting a bit of travelling as one usually
experiences in the west. Twelve miles
up the Platte valley the trains raced neck
and neck with the Union Pacific new
flyer, and the latter got over the crossing
first only because both could not cross at
the same time. The depot was reached
eight minutes ahead of time. The Bur-
lington officials are well pleasd and say
they will cut the westbOund time an hour,
in order to make it fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
Two Unhappy Wives.

Two women have filed suits for di-
vorce against their husbands. Mrs.
Louie Penrod of North Topeka wants a
legal separation from Joseph Penrod. a
street preacher. They were married
in 1896. when they both had families Of
children and they have not agreed. The
other woman is Mrs. Lille Remy whose
husband, Lewis Remy is an engineer
on the Union Pacific. The grounds
for the divorce are cruelty and some
unprintable acts. She asks for an in
junction to prevent the railroad COM
pany from paving him wages due.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
UNIFORM GAME LAWS.
Sportsmen Of Three States Assemble
in Convention at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. s.-Game wardens, legis-
lators. lawyers and others interested in
the preservation of game are assembled
in convention here to consider the uniform
game laws in the connecting states of the
northwest. The convention is the first
of the kind ever held and the idea Origi-
mated in the Wisconsin legislature last
winter.
The result of this convention will be
that the legislatures of the states repre-
scented will make efforts to pass laws in
accordance with the conventions find
ings. SEEMING in the great lakes will be
one of the principal subjects discussed.
Many of the delegates favor absolute pro-
hibition of all game shooting in the spring
and summer, the breeding season, and it
is probable that recommendations of this
nature will be made. Delegates are
present from Wisconsin, Michigan and IL
linois.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
HilImon Jury Summoned.

will begin in the federal court next
Monday before Judge John L. Williams.
A special panel of AZ jurors has been
drawn, composed of men who live at
great distances from Topeka in the
state They have been summoned to
appear at o'clock Monday morning.
Judge Foster has ordered that the
names of the jurors be not made public
until they come to Topeka to be ques-
toned in open court concerning their
qualifications to sit as such in the trial
Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
FINED S15,24O.
Crookedness in Internal Revenue Nat
ter Severely Dealt With.

Fresno, Gala, Feb. 8.-The Barton es-
tate vineyard, one of the largest in this
country has been very heavily assessed
by the United States government for ir-
regularities in the matter of distilling,
the penalty fixed being the unusually
heavy fine of SIS, 24O. The report upon
which the big assessment was placed
was made by Revenue Agent B. NJ.
Thomas who visited the vineyard last
November in company with Al Griffin,
the local revenue officer.
In addition to the heavy penalty i'm
posed on the owners of the property,
the United States gauger stationed
there, Mr.. Lampkin, was suspended,
and about a week ago, he received
word of his dismissal from the Service
EX-Deputy Collector of Internal Reve-
nue. Youngberger has been retained by
the Barton estate to endeavor to secure
a reduction of the penalty imposed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
M'KINLEY'S PICTURE
Becomes the Subject of Debate in the
House Today.

Washington, Feb. 8.-NIr. Clark CRep.,
Ia) yesterday spoke on the Loud bill in
the house increasing the rates on second
class mail matter and Mr.. Greene Pop.,
Neb.) made some observations on the
much mooted subject of returning pros
perity.
He read a dispatch from Wheeling, w.
Va, giving an account of the alleged tear
ing down of McKinIey's picture by work.
ing men. Gentlemen might cry Pros
perity! Prosperity said he, but there
was no prosperity.
"And others howl Calamity! Calam-
tty" " cried Mr.. Perkins (Rep., la amid
shouts of laughter from the Republi-
cans.
Mr.. Olmstead CRep., Pa.), in reply to
Mr. Greene, produced clippings from
newspapers in all parts of the country
showing a great revival of business and
trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
CITY COUNCIL In JAIL.
Or Will Be Tonight if They do Not do
the Courts Bidding.

Independence, Ky, Feb. S.-Seven mem
bers of the Covington, KY, council the
city clerk and the attorney, Henry Hall
man, were held to be in contempt of
court by Judge Tarvin and were placed
in the custody of the sheriff with the al
tentative of purging themselves of con-
tempt before the day ends or being COM
rnitted to Jail The trouble arose from
the refusal of the council on the advice
of their attorney, to obey an order by
the judge to provide necessary furniture
for the court house in COvington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
BROADWAY SQUAD.
They Are All six-Footers and Number
Just Ninety.

New York, Feb. S-The famous
Broadway squad is being reorganized
today, and tomorrow will be at work as
If it had never been abolished. Chief
McCullagh had all of the six fOOters
picked out of the force. There are 400
of them They all reported at the
Twelfth Regiment ArmOry at 4 o'clock
this afternoon.
There Chief McCullagh picked from
among them the 80 finest looking, best
these will form the new Broadway
squad. They will do duty by day only
while the heavy traffic makes Broad
Syay DANGEROUS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
EXCITEMENT KILLED HIM,
Member of the Bradley Cordage Com
pany Dies of Heart Disease.

Dayton, O., Feb. S.-Alfred Bradley, vice
president of the Bradley Cordage and
Irvine company, whose factory was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday, died today from
heart disease brought on from excitement
resulting from the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-08
NOW A PEANUT TRUST.
Virginia and Western Factories
to Unite in One Syndicate.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. S.-w. H. Small.
an Evansville Qnd.) peanut cleaner, has
been here endeavoring to form trust
of all peanut acknowledgement in Vir-
GINA and seven in the west. He also
contemplates, if successful, the closing
up of those factories not paying.
No steps have been taken by the Nor
folk operators and Mr.. Small has
gone to New York for the purpose, it is
stated, of securing some firm there to
undertake the organization.