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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
MULCT STREET RAILWAYS.
Cheap Perjured Testimony in a New
York Scheme Unearthed.

New York, Dec. 30.-Additional ar
rests are expected in connection with
the alleged discovery of a plot to mulct
the big street railway corporations of
the city in damage suits by perjured
testimony. Assistant District Attorney
Gerald Hall Gray has been for weeks
deVoting his whole time to the inVesti-
CATION of these alleged frauds, and he
had been successful up to this morning
in securing the arrest of two men for
alleged completely in a scheme to get
money from the Third Avenue Railway
company.
The first arrest was that Of Chas.
GalIaher, an adjuster, about two weeks
ago. Last night William Rapp, a jani-
tor at 1874 East Eightieth street, was ar
rested. Yesterday Michael P. O'Connor,
a lawyer, gave himself up and was adj
mitted to bail. The utmost care was
taken by Mr.. Gray this morning to
prevent the names of those not yet ar
those accused might take alarm and
leave the Jurisdiction of the state.
The indictment of the alleged con-
spira tors was what is known as a
blanket Indictment, containing the
name of the five defendants 1t was
kept in the safe in Clerk CarrOlPs office,
and was not open to inspection except
to the attaches of the district attorney s
Office. The af6davits, however, attached
to the Indictment, and from which the
following statements are taken, told
curious story of the cheapness of per-
jured testimony, and the simple meth
DDS employed in making out a plausible
case from witnesses who were to Tell
of an accident which they never saw.
One witness, who was put through
course of study so that he might know
the story by heart when he appeared
in court, is said to have got SD to COM
nit perjury. Another got S.. They
did net always remember thu stories
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
BATTLE FOR POSITIONS.
Topeka Negroes in a Wrangle About
Who Shall Have Places.

The Republican colored workers in To-
peka are having a row over the offices.
1t is more than likely that the county
central committee will be drawn into the
fight and it may result in Topeka negroes
securing very small recognition from the
coming Republican administration
The organization of the colored voters
was made through Chairman Clancy of
the county committee during the cam
paign with more care than ever before.
Not a single colored man was neglected,
and they voted with the Republicans as
a result. When it was found that the
Republicans were victorious the scramb1A
commenced ard it resulted in the central
committee requesting the ward clubs to
make Endorsements Of the members they
ments were made and the result forward
ed to TIE committee.
Now the benjamin. Banneker club, which
is composed of influential colored men and
calls itself the central organization, has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
MEMPHIS ROUTE
Holiday
Excursions.

On December 20 and p. 'ss. the kan
sas City, Fort Scott < Memphis p p
Co. will sell round-trip tickets from
Kansas City and all coupon ticket Of
fees on its lines to points an Georgia
Florida, Alabama, and the Southeast
generally. at rate Of one fare. with
return limited to thirty days On De-
cember "a. rs. %. 81 and January 1 and
2. tickets will be sold at one fare be-
tween all K. c.. F. s. & II stations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

TO BOOM IRRIGATION.
Colorado Man Inspects the Improve
ments in Barton County, Kan.

Denver, Dec. 3O.-F. B. Koen, one of
the heavy land owners and promoters Of
the Arkansas valley, was in the city
yesterday and left last evening in COM
pany with Colonel E. s. NettletOn, the
noted irrigation expert, for Western
Kansas.
Mr.. Koen has for some time past been
developing an extensive irrigation sys-
TEN across the line in Kansas and Col
Onel Nettleton will look over the ground
and pronounce on its merits. The SyS-
TEN is second in Importance only to that
Of the Great Plains company in Colo
RADIO. and if carried through will add
tens of thousands of cuitiVa table land
to the productive area of the arid
region. The improvements are in Bar
ton county, Kansas, and are in one Of
the great buffalo regions of the early
days. Mr.. Koen was the originator of
the Amity canal, which has come into
possession of the Great Plains company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

he secured subscriptions aggregating
$4,000.
White people of North Carolina are
much interested in the success of the
experiment. a mill in South Carolina
employing negro labor failed but the
Coleman concern is organized on a diff
ferent basis.
The Coleman mill is the 235th cotton
mill in operation in North Carolina. 1t
will employ 100 persons, half of them
adults. The stock is widely scattered.
The machinery is all new and of the
best patterns. The building is of brick
and well constructed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
What the x-Rey Showed.

Columbus, o., Dec. 3O.-Several days
ago Corporal Martin J. Tracey of the
cising in the gymnasium. An X-ray
photograph was taken and when the
plate was developed today it revealed
that one of the cervicaI vertebrae was
dislocated and rib torn loose from the
spine. That the man is still alive is
wonderful, considering the injury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

1t IS true that others initiate the
methods employed in advertising Beggs'
German Sa1vG, others claim to heal and
to cure disease because Beggs' German
Salve, the one true ointment, has been
so wonderfully successful But In thou
sands and thousands OF Gases, as shown
by grateful testimonials BegEs' German
SalVe actually and permanently cures
when other medicines fail to do any
good whatever. For sale by all drug
gists-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
OWNED BY NEGROES.
Coleman Cotton Mill, of Concord, N.
-A O., Unique in Business World, -.
Starts It's spindles.

Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 30.-At noon yes
terday, at Concord, the machinery of
the only cotton mill in the world owned
and operated by negroes was started.
Two years ago Warren @. Coleman,
a well-tO-do colored citizen of Concord,
began to canvass the state in the in
terest of such a factory. How we'll he
succeeded was shown when the seven
thousand five hundred spindles began
to turn. The mill was given Coleman
name in well deserved compliment for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

Our own home make, ask your grocer
for them, they are better than the So
called best. Silver Leaf Sweet Pickles.
Nfnce Meat, Celery Relish. Catsup and
Sweet Indian Chow Chow.
OTTO KUEHNE & CO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Big Fire in oberlin, o.

Oberlin. O., Dec. 3O.-Eight business
houses were destroyed today and six
stores damaged by a fire which started
Loss $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Holiday Discount Sala.

Ten per cent OF on watches. iewelry ana
silVerWare; % per cent of pictures ard
medallions: 80 1-3 per cent on on china
Q. H. Morrison, sos Kansas ave
When you ask for De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve don't accept a counterfeit OF imira--
lion. There are more cases OF Piles be-
ing cured by this. than all others con-
bined. Geo W. Stansdeld. W H Wilson
A J. Arnold 81 san A J. Kane 3 Co.
DruggistF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
Holiday Ratsz

The Missouri Pacific VIII sell tickets
on December "a, 25, &c and 81 and Jan
uary 1 and 2, limited to January 4. to
points within 200 miles distance. at one
fare for the round trip. Minimum rate
40 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

when CT the witness stand, and one
man who was in Oklahoma when the
art used the suspicion of Justice Freed
man by the manner of telling his story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

Holiday Rates via 'sThe Rock Island
If you are going to take a trip ask the
Rock Island agents for rates and dates
of sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

We win wash your coIored shirts ana
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia w. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

''Finnigan's 40O.' with the two com
e1ians, Murray and Mack in the lead.
will be seen at the Crawford theafer
Saturday afternoon and evening The
piece is one Of music and miTth, and its
cast includes some good comedy artists.
Murray and Mack are known as com
edians of ability and their plays have
always been popular. This year they
carry a band and orchestra The farce
is constructed to amuse, and there IS
said to be plenty of opportunity to be-
come mirthful. The prices for the
matinee will be Is, 25, IS and 50 cents.
and at night %, IS, so and IS cents
The Slater Dramatic and VaudevIlIs
company will be at the Crawford thea
ter all of next week at popular prices.
The enga cement will open with a matt
nee Monday afternoon The rule IN re-
gard to the admittance Of ladies free
will be observed Monday night The
company makes a feature OF vaudeville
work and numerous specialties Wtu be
introduced at each performance
AT Piney Ridge is booked for the
Grand Opera House on the evening %
Jan. Z.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30

AT Piney Ridge is booked for the
Grand Opera House on the evening %
Ian Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-30
HAMS.

Large Sugar Cured Hams. per rb.$ OF
Medium Sugar Cured Hams, per
D.. ............-........... .O71A
per n .......-.................... .Os
Dry Salt Meat. per rb---.....--. .O44z
Sugar Cured California Hams,
per 10 ........................... .O51a
ArmOur's White Lard per H. .O5
3 10 pail White Label Lard 20
n pail White Label Lard .33
10 10 pail White Label Lard....~ -65
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06

bright young men, for the regulation re-
qulres them to be under thirty. Among
them are. former students at West Point,
newspaper men and others with political
influence back of them.
The Navy Department will ship 100000
pounds of powder to Commodore Dewey
to add to the stock he now has left. This
will be made up of about 60, coo pounds of
the grades used for big eight inch guns,
GOOD pounds for the six inch guns, $4,000
pounds for the.five inch guns and lesser
amounts for other classes of guns. This.
with the large number Of eight inch arpor
piercing projectiles, shells and six inch
andsfve inch rifle balls will make the
shipment of ammunition very large one.
The powder and shot together will give
500 rounds for the big guns and several
thousand rounds for the rapid fire rifles.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
BERMEJO CRI Tlc!zED.
Senior RobIedo Resumes His Speech in
Spanish Cortes.

Madrid, May 5-The debate Oh the
governments policy was resumed in the
congress today, the sitting being mainly
occupied with the continuation of Senor
Robledo's speech. He severely criticized
the government for it's lack of foresight
and altar putting various questions to
members of the cabinet as to the govern
ment plans, he announced that no would
ask the Cortes TO vote an income tax.
Senior Romero asked why, after issuing
from the bay, Admiral Montojo returned
to Cavite thus becoming simple tar
get for the enemy?"
Admiral Bermejo. minister OF marine.
replied that Admiral Montcjjo acted at
his own discretion, no instructions hav-
ing been sent him. 4,
Question as to the whereabouts of the
Cape Verde squadron.
Senior Gullon. minister OF foreign affairs,
vigorously defended the governments
action.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
NO AMMUNITION.

Aiuon' May 6.-T he Paris correspond
en' OF the Daily Mail say S: "I hear on
ii'uispueanie authority that five of the
Spanish warships, including the battle
snip Feiayo and the fine cruiser Alfonso
A1li. nave not yet been supplied with
ammunition. This was the cause of the
oeisy IN sailing of the Cape Verde feet
ana Will probably compel it to return to
Cadiz."
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
WAR NEWS SUMMARY.

Sagasta announces to the
queen the safe arrival at Porto
Rico of the steamer Alphonso
XIII with troops and muni-
tions.
No fears are expressed at
the department for the safety
of the Oregon or Commodore
Dewey.
The 18TH infantry has been
ordered to Tampa from
Chattanooga.
Fears are expressed in
Madrid that SIMPSONS fleet
has gone to capture Porto
Rico.
The military nominations
confirmed by Senate.
The queen is only waiting
a suitable moment to quit
Spain without injuring the
kings interest.
Want of ammunition will
cause the Cape Verde fleet to
return to Cadiz.
A Madrid report says that
a feet of iron clads and trans
ports is to be sent to drive
Americans out of Manila and
lombard Californian coast.
Cuban and Porto Rican
authorities have cabled that
there is no fear of Americans
landing troops.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
MEN KILLED BY CAyEIN.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 5-At the Hal.
stead mine Of the Delaware, Laokawanna
and Western company, at Duryea this
evening, John Monohan, Stephen jenkins
and John Titus, were repairing the lining
of the shaft which had been damaged by
a cave in. Some heavy timbers were be-
ing lowered into the shaft when the rope
attached OF them slipped off and the
timbers struck the platform upon which
the three men were standing demoHsh-
ing it and precipitating the men to the
bottom of the shaft distance of three
hundred feet. They were all killed and
their bodies horribly mangled.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
STATE COLLEGE BOYS 70 ENLIST.
Vacancies In Companies To Be Filled by
Home Recruits,

Augusta, May 5.-The examinations
began on the enlisted men of the first
regiment, N. 6. S. NJ, today. who will
volunteer for the United States army.
Out of four companies examined about
one-ffth were reJeoted
Lieut.. Col. Smith, who was rejected by
tho surgeons Wednesday has been attached
to the governors staff until his regiment
returns from the service
The soldiers rejected will be sent home
under the charge of an officer who will
enlist from the home stations of the COM
panies, men to I'LL the companies.
Lieut.. Blackington of Co. F, goes Fri
day to Or6no, to recruit men. from the
University of Maine. Five officers were
mustered into tie service of the United
States as officers Of the First Maine Vol
unteers today.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
SEVERE HAIL STORM.

Fort Worth, Texas, May 5.-A rain
and bail storm of great severity swept
over North Texas last night. The rain
fall was very heavy. Gainsvilla is cut
OIL from telegraphic communication and
there were no trains out from there on
the Sante Fe road. There are several
companies of state volunteers here
awaiting transportation to Austin.
Washouts may explain the Interruption.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
FOR DEWEY'S VEssET,S

Lima, Ohio, May 5.-Three special cars,
loaded with liked cartridges for the use of
the Pacific squadron's rapid fire Guns
and attached to the Wells Fargo express
train in the Chicago and Erie road,
passed through this city tonight The
cars are being rushed to San Franoisco
with all possible speed and the munit.
ions will be hurried on to Commodore
Dewey's vessels.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
Ell LIBERAL GLOOMY.

Madrid, May 5.-El Liberal in gloomy
article which notes the ''Subterraneous
rumblings preceding social upheayal'' de-
ciares that "the fate of the country can
noc remain longer with the weak hands
and worn out intellects of the men now
governing the county,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
MISCELLANEOUS
Hands
Raw With
Eczema !.
Husband Had to Undress and
Dress Wife Like a Baby.
Doctors Medicines Drove
Her Almost Crazy.
First Application CUTECURA
Gives Perfect Ease i'm Five
Minutes, and a Nights
Sound Sleep,

My hands were completely covered with
Eczema, and between my fingers the skin
was perfectly raw. had to sit with both
hands held up, and away from the fire. Iconld
get no ease night or day. could not bear to
get it would put me in rage OF itcnlng.
Ny husband had to dress and undress me like
baby. The best physicians medicines gave
me no relief, and drove me- almost crazy.
was advised to try CUTIcURA REMEDIES, and
did so, although my husband had to go twenty
miles to get them. AS soon as he got back,
used the CUTIcURA (ointment), and fire min
utes after the first application aods perfectly
ecsy, and slept soundly all that night. Ialways
keep CUTIcURA REMEDIES in my house now,
and recommend them to everybody, because
of their wonderful effect.
AGNES N. HARRIS, Push, Va.
SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT FOR ToRTuRINe, Dis
FIGURING HuNoRs, WITH Loss OF HAIR.-Warm baths
with CuTIcuRA Scar, gentle anointings with CurIcuRA
fonnen the great skin mild doses OF CUrIcUHA
REsoLvENT greatest of blood purifiers and huor cures.
Sold throughout world PoTTER D. c. CORP, Sole
Props, Boston. ns-" How to Cure Every Hrmor free.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
''W0RDS! WORDS! WORDS

Madrid, via Paris, May 5.-It is alleged
that the governments of Cuba and Porto
FSico have cabled that there is no need
to fear landing of American troops in
those islands. Two ironclads, two
cruisers and three transports will leave
Cadiz forthwith to chase the Yankees
from the Philippines and then lombard
California ports.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
HAyE NOT Co-oPERATEp.

London. May 5.-Replying to the House
of Commons today to question the sec-
retary of the Board of Trade Mr.. G. D.
Richie, said the government had not heen
invited by the government of the United
States to cooperate for the abolition of
the tonnage, light house or equivalent
taxes upon merchant vessels belonging to
the two countries.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
GIPAN CONGRESS- FIRST SESSION.

Havana, May SIS 80 p. 1r.---The new
colonial congress held its first session at
noon today. Former civil governor Jose
Rruzon was elected President of the SEN
ate and Senior Jose Cueto president OF the
lower house.
The French steamer Lafayette has been
all the evening in sight of Havana, and
it is believed she will enter the harbor
tomorrow morn ing.
Four American warships were seen this
afternoon at considerable distance out.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
HELD FOR MANsLAUGaTER.

Australian pugilist, was TODAY held to
answer to the charge of manslaughter by
. ustlce Henry for having caused the death
OF Joe Devite. alias 'Bull Mccarthy at
the sacramento Athletic clubs entertain.
ment last week. Griffo's seconds were
discharged from custody.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
THE CADIz FLEET.

/. London. May GA despatch to the
Daley Chronicle from Cadiz, dated Tues
day says:
Alfonzo XIII. have left their anchorage
in the bay and gone back to the dock
yard. The cruisers Patriota and Rapido
are preparing with all speed and all ale
expected to sail together Cadiz is over-
whelmed by the news of tho Philippine
disaster. the lost crows mum bering mapy
residents of CadiZ,
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
FOR INSURGENTS.


New York, May 5.-Military supplies
for the Cuban insurgents from the New
York arsenal, were piled on the wharf
immediate shipments. The cases were
marked s.R. Rodriguez, Mobile, Ala."
The supplies consisted of 5000 Springfield
rifles, 100000 cartridges, zoo, 900 revolver
CARTRIDGES and 100 dozen machetes
There were besides several cases contain
ing saddles, brides and haIters and other
cases labelled machinery.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
ABANDONING INTERIOR.

London, May Ga despatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Kingston, Ja., says
that in anticipation OF an invasion, the
Spanish troops are concentrating in the
seaports of Cuba and have abandoned the
interior to the insurgents.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
AMMUNITIoN SHIPPED.

Davenport, Ia, May 5. 5.-Eighteen car
leads of munitions of wal including near
" three million rounds of ammunition,
were shipped to eastern and southern
ports from the 3ock Island arsenal to-
day.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
A CANNIBAL HORROR.

Brisbane, Queensland, May 5.-A ter
rible story of cannibalisln Is reported
from New Guinea, fourteen escaped
prisoners from Manamama attacked
friendly village, killing and eating
eighteen men.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
ISABELLE IN MOURNING.

Paris, May 5.-Ex-Q Queen Isabelle re-
fuses to receive political visitors. She has
gone into mourning for the Spanish
sailors killed at Manila.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06

DEWEY GOVERNOR GENERAL,
Bos,on Way 5.-The following telegram rec.;a ~.
yiEes of from friend iii Singapore WINS rand
at the banauet os the Electric club tonight:
.sinsapore, May s. Is9s.-Fseliabe information re
ceiyed mere of trpe OF Deweys victory m m,s, -
he is now executing the duties of Governo, 1.a.r,
there.n
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
Travelling Men Commanded to
Elevate Their Hands
And Threatened by RevoIvers I'm
til Sling Shots Are Used.

George WI. Perry Refused TO Hold UP His
Hands and Was Struck Over the W ead
With "a S1ung Shot and knocked Down
Two Boys Also Struck by the Robbers
Am Exciting Scene in Landlord Cast
ner's Popular House-Robbers Are at
Large.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-15
LILIUOK ALANI.
Ali OF for States to Press Pen.
sion Claim.

Liliuokalani left yesterday for the
States for an indefinite stay. Her mis-
sion i 10 press a claim al Washington
for indemnity pension. I.iIIuokalani
has been in constant correspondence
with her American agents and Is ad-
vised that the time Is propitious for
appearance. as Congress IS TO convene
next month DIR. English. the medical
attendant OF Liliuokalani. makes the
return voyage with his charge. One
a native woman. attends IAli-
uokalani.
\ number OF both haoles and natives
we're - the wharf 20 give the alii
aloha. Liliuckalani sat at the rail ON
the upper deck ana looked the picture
of health and vigor Her physicsI con-
ditiOn has greatly improved during the
past few months. Those in attendance
For the farewell included Princess Kai-
ulani Prince David. Governor Cleg-
horn. J. o. Carter and Miss Carter.
LiliuokaIani was laden with Ieis.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-15
F1ectric Light Works Accident.

Z About 11,$" last night the power
closed down at the works of the Ha-
waiiau Electric Company. Disable
ment was for just one hour. The trou-
bic was Slight and simple accident to
a feed pump, supplying water for the
boilers. There is a considerable night
force, but it seemed nothing could tF
done in the direction OF repair til
Superintendent Hoffman, had arrived
from his home on Beretania street.
This master hand opened up the little
pump. found that an accumulation of a
handful of mud was the cause OF stop
page. He brushed away the obstacle.
closed up the pump. then jumped IL
and revived the fires and started up the
engines. About ten minutes OF HoB-
mann met the emergency and dispatch
ed IT,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-15
Dr. sun Yet sen.

The Honolulu Chinese boy who has
been such a big figure for several years
in all intriguing against the present
dynasty of China, is reported by his
friends in Honolulu TO be st present in
Yokohama. Sun Yet Sen, who was
graduate of Bishop Willis IOlani Col
lege for a long time had price on his
ing. After an unsuccessful raid IL The
direction OF Shanghai he sought dsy-
lum in FOrmosa. being denied pcC;ec-
tion in Hongkong. The Chinese re-
volutionists in Honolulu declare that
Or. Sun Yet Sen is noN on friendly
terms with Marquis Ito. -he famous
Japanese statesman.