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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
BRICE'S GREAT SCHEME
May Be Wholly Upset by His sudde1
Death.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 16.-The death of
ex-senator Brice came as a calamity
to the producers of freight in Pittsburg,
as he had in contemplation the con-
strIctiOn of a great east and west trunk
line in competition with the Pennsyyl-
vania company and his sudden death
may indefinitely delay, if not altogether,
stop work on this elaborate scheme. Mr..
Brice, after securing control of the
Pittsburg and Western railway had
been working east from his western
roads, intending TO meet at Newcastle
the Allegheny & Western extension of
the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg road
and there make connection to the east
How far these arrangements and
plans will be affected by Senator
Brice's death can not be conjectured. 1t
may stop the improvements on the
Pittsburg & Western and throw it back
into the hands of the Baltimore & Ohio
ana may also seriously delay the accom-
plishment of the Buffalo, Rochester &
Pittsburg plans, although it is under
stood that the latter made contracts
with the Lake Erie & Western railroad
as corporation for its western connec-
tons instead of a personal agreement
with Senator Brice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
TEXT BOOK LAW.
Superintendent Stryker Will Ask the
Legislature to Extend It.

Superintendent Stryker has been OPP
posed to an extra session of the legisla-
ture ever since one was first proposed,
but since there is to be one ne will have
a text book bill ready to present to it.
The bill will simply extend the powers
of the text book commission to cover
high school books and school apparatus.
I will not be surprised if the extra
session does not get around to consider
my bill" said superintendent Stryker.
There is danger of their attempting too
much. The text book bill, as far as it
goes. has proven so satisfactory, and
as the supreme court has upheld it, I
do not anticipate any trouble in having
this additional one passed if it ever
comes up. An immense saving can be
affected by extending the law to cover
school apparatus and high school books,
especially on the apparatus"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
RESUBMIT, SAYS JAKE.
The County Attorney of Bourbon
County on the Prohibition Law.

Jake Sheppard. the county attorney Of
Bourbon county, who for two years
kept Fort Scott free from saloons and
who has only recently given up the
fight, freely criticised the representa-
ttves of the cities of the first class for
not taking a decided stand for resub-
mission.
To the Journal representative Mr.
Sheppard said: Il am at a loss to IN
derstand what the delegates to the
meeting of the municipal league mean.
They are nearly all representatives of
organizations which levy monthly
tribute on saloons. There are open
saloons in every city of the first class
In Kansas, and the cOwardice of the
officers is positively disgraceful. These
men SANCTION violation of the law and
thereby encourage crime. It is democrat
lzlng to a community
In view Of the condition which exists
it was reasonable to expect the repre-
SentatiVeS of the cities of the first class
to take a decided stand for the resub-
mission of the prohibition law, but not
once was it mentioned and no action
whatever was taken. The silence of this
organization is cOwardly. The people
are divided into two classes with refer
ence to this question-thOse who are
governed by motives of gain, and those
who are too cowardly to enforce the
law.
Il have no sympathy with the prohi-
bitiOn law. I think it is a bad law and
should be stricken off our statute books
munity than the operation of the pro-
hibitory law"
It was suggested that there were open
saloons in Fort Scott, directly under
County Attorney Sheppard's eye.
I know it," he replied. II no longer
take the responsibility for their exist
ence. When the Populist party, which
is my party, abolished the metropolitan
police commissioners it placed the re-
spOnsibility of the enforcement of the
law with the Republican city govern
ment and I told the people here at a
meeting, as soon as the action would be
taken that I was done. oh, any one can
have a warrant by asking for it, but I
swear to no more complaints and do
not make a, detective of myself
The saloons in Fort Scott have been
open for only two weeks. The liquor
men have been afraid of Mr.. Sheppard
and they have only recently mustered
enough courage to open their doors. The
city council levies a license fine of S1O5
a month on each saloon and the fund
will be used to light the city, which has
been in darkness for more than a year
Councilman Arch Davenport said:
This thing now regulates itself We
say to the peOple-nO saloons, no light.
They shut up the saloons and out go
the lights Open the saloons and the
lights are turned on. The system comes
well nigh being perfect"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16

A resolution was adopted placing the
federation on record in favor of send
ing a representative of the government
to the peace congress of nations, pro-
posed by the car of Russia
When a measure was brought before
the convention asking congress to grant
an annual leave of absence of 30 days
to the employees of the navy yards,
President GOmpers spoke against it. He
declared that he was in favor of these
employees, as well as all other en-
ployes, receiving a leave of absence
from their work, but he feared the de-
mand at this time would only serve to
burden the righteous bill now pending
before the congress.
The resolution was referred to the
executive council of the federation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16

ready not little injured by relic hunters.
The places of the steve7dores, who went went
on a strike on Tuesday have been taken
BY jamaica negroes, and the Cubans con-
slider themselyes Il7used An order has as
firearms within the city limits except on
special permit, This is designed to pre-
vent a repetition of such disturbances as
occurred in connection with the recent
Maceo memorial services.
senior TruiiIIo. editor Of FL Porvenir
who challenged Editor Corona, editor of
cuba Libre. to duel, which General
Wood prevented by promptly arrest ting
both men and combining them to their
houses under guard, announces in his pa
per today that his difficulties with Senior
Corona have been settled in gentle
manly manner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
evitable retrogression.

eVitable retrogression.
LAS an evidence of faith in the right
eousness of temperance and the policy
of prohibition: and as an evidence Of
confidence in the present management
of the union; and Furthermore. in the
hope that he may thereby encourage
even greater activity, and that he may
inspire others to contribute more large
" than hitherto to the some great
cause, the undersigned pledges the off,
GERS of the Kansas State Temperance
union that during the year 1893 he VIII
give his check to the treasurer Of the
union for the sum Of $1,000. the only
conditions being, % competent man
agement. 20 a vigorous continuance Of
the present agitation.
yours for the only solution Of the
saloon problem-no saloon"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
GONE TO CUBA.
Brott and Fowler of Topeka, Leave to
Establish a Gaming House.

Two of the Topeka sporting fraternity
have migrated to Cuba, where they will
endeavor to start an imitation Monte
Carlo and give the Cubans a chance at
rouge-et-nOir.
A week ago William Brott and Wood
Fowler were arrested for running the
Bachelor club at ia Kansas avenue.
The paraphernalia of the establishment
was confiscated and destroyed by the
police and matters adjusted so that
Brott and Fowler decided to give up
trying to run a gambling house in To-
peka. They packed up enough belong
ings to start a place in Cuba and left
a man in charge of the rooms in To-
peka-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
SOMEBODY GAVE $1,000
To the Temperance Union to Carry on
the Work.

The largest single SUBSCRIPTION ever
received by the Kansas State Temper
ance union has been recorded by Sec
rotary T. E. Stephens. While the sub
scriptiOn is not exactly anonymous the
person making it declined to allow the
secretary to dfvulge his name. 1t is be-
lieved that he lives in Topeka and is
prominent attorney.
The letter accompanying the sub
scription is as follows:
Dec. Is, 1898.
ITO the Officers of the State Temper
ance Union, Topeka, Kansas.
conference.-the present revival of
interest in the temperance work Of
Kansas must doubtless be a source of
much qualification to all the friends Of
the cause both in and out Of the state.
The awakening appears to be wide
spread and genuine.
THE demand for resubmission is less
pronounced than formerly while on the
other hand there Is a growing demand
on the part of the best classes of citi-
Zens that the law be strengthened
wherever it has been rendered weak or
imperative and that it be more strictly
enforced
MY personal business affairs are of
such nature as to necessitate frequent
and extended trips to other states, and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
CATTLE ON THE TRACK.
Cause the Wreck of a Passenge:
Train in Florida

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. ia pas
senger train on the Florida Central and
Peninsular railroad was wrecked near
Madison, caused by a collision with
cattle on the track, although the engi-
neer made every effort to stop the train.
Six persons were killed, as follows:
F. H. CHANDLER, engineer.
JAMES EVANS, colOred, fireman.
JOHN T SULLIVAN, of st. Angus
tine, attache to the army.
REV. S. H. COLEMAN, a colored
preacher of Jacksonville.
JOHN A. RHOADES, colored, Pensa-
cola.
ALFRED AUSTIN. cOlOred ChaireS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
MOBILES FIRST TRIP
Is in Every Way Satisfactory to the
War Department

Washington, Dec. 16-The war depart
ment has received the following satisfac-
tory report of the first trip of the new
transport ship Mobile which made her in
itiaI voyage from Savannah to Havana,
arriving there early yesterday morning.
This is also the first trial of the new
transport regula tons. which are very sat
isfactOry:
Havana, Dec. 15. 1s98-Adjutant General,
L S. A, Washington: Mobile reached
Cuba Thursday morning. g O'Clock. Com
mand appreciates excellent transportat ton
and ARRANGEMENTS All in charge deserve
credit for successful trip
WIILISTON, Commanding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
Gypsum King is Let In.

St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Dec
16--The United States Quartermaster's
steamer Gypsum King, which arrived
here on Wednesday last from Porto
was prevented from so doing by the
Danish government officials who took
the ground that it would be a violation
of the neutrality laws to permit her to
do so, has now been permitted to dock,
by orders cabled from the authorities at
COpenha gen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
Eneine Strikes a Sleigh

bound engine on the Pontiac, oxford z
Northern railroad last night struck
sleigh containing five people, throwing
them out, seriously injuring two ana
killing three outright. The dead: MS
Thomas PorT of Lum; Walter Porr'
her son, aged 4; Mrs. John Yerkes' SON.
aged Il months. The wounded MS
John Yerkes Of Port Huron; Mr.. law
son. the driver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
SURRENDER TREE
At Santiago Has Been Enclosed by a
Wire Fence.

Santiago de Cuba Dec. 16.-General
Wood, governor of Santiago. is determined
to protest what is left of the Surrender
Tre-the tree beneath which the Span
fards consented TO the capitulation of San
tiago-and has had it inclOsed with a wire
fence. issuing an order imposing a fine Of
500 or Imprisonment for 100 days pen
atty for mutilating the tree. which Is al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16

Hutchinson, Dec. 16.-Jack Blood. a re
forma tory inmate and for several months
a trusty. stole a saddle horse from the re-
fOrma tory barn last night and made his
escape. Blood was in the top grade and
had been the institution for fourteen
months He was convicted of grand lar
ceny at Galena and sentenced to the re-
,formatory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16

London. Dec 16.-Accordine to the Paris
correspondent of the Daily News, the late
Antonio Terry. husband of the former
opera singer, Sibyl Sanderson, left his en-
tire fortune to his widow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
OUR ENTIRE STOCKOF HOLIDAY GOODS

And it is admittedly the most interesting, the
absolute Wholesale cost Every article in the above
department is marked in plain figures. Whether
you be purchaser or not you earnestly invited
to visit this magnificent exposition of Holiday
Goods A special discount made to churches
societies when purchasing in quantities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
ChiIdren,s sults-Ages 4 to IS.

} Boys Cotton and satinet Suits. rs so
BOYS Suits, little shelf worn, worth
Boys ~ y w oop s = B. Suits worth ST. i-OO
Boys All Wool D. B. Suits. 90
Boys Vestee Suits, worth $S:... l. so
A large line of SIS Suits. :...:...:. 800
Any of our finest Suits in the house,
81; former prices, Sc to $40.
Special.
All shelf worn goods to be sold at 25c
on the dollar. Remember we have more
Boys Clothing than any two stores in
the city.
ChiIdren's Overcoats and Refers.
Good ChinchiIla Refer As
So Astrac chan Refers .............. ESQ
Covert Cloth Refers. -.-..--.--.... 90
D Our finest Refers Observation-Disclosures. 90
> OVercOatS from 81 up.
Come and see our OVercoatS.
Children'S Knee PantS-we have so
many of them that the true value
b should be seen.
Prices, 19c to S5c.
Young Mems Suits.
} In these Suits we can fit boys Of ages
} IA to 10, and measuring up to 35 breast
measure.
I Good wearing Suits ................$2. 90
A nice CheviOt Suit ............... 2 80
Good wearing Suits ................ 8 90
! Fine All Wool Suits .............. %
4 Good Cashmere Suits ......... {. 90
All our fine Suit prices nearly cut in
, two.
J Fine Worsted Suits ............... 6. so
Boys Pants-Lengths 2S to 81.
Boys Pants, odds and endsS so
Boys Black Cheviot and Cashmere
} Boys good heavy Cashmere Pants. l. 25
\ Boys Corduroy Pants,$2-50 quality, LIS
Mems Pants.
All of our 81 o and 81 so Jean Pants,s rs
Mems heavy Cotton Pants. rs
B Cashmere Pants Observation-Disclosures. ID
4 Black Cheviot Pants .............. 1.25
Hair Line Cashmere Pants, worth
D Good All Wool ClayWOrsted Pants, 2. so
Fine All Wool Cashmere Pants. 8. 90
We have a lot of odds and ends in
Mems Pants that will be closed out at
soc on the dollar.
Mems Suits.
Here Is where we cut deep. We have
good many suits, one to two of
kind, and they will be closed out at less
than so cents on the dollar.
This opportunity should not be over
looked. We are going to sell these
Suits if we have to almost give them
\ away.
The prices were from 81 to $50.
Prices now So to $40. Don't miss this.
We have put the knife deep into our
regular line of Suits, and in order to
q appreciate the prices you must see
, Mems Cheviot Suits. were "a. now 80. so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-16
Neckwear.

If you are in need of or want any
thing in the Neckwear line. we have
the largest and best assortment in
the city.
All the new novelties in Bows,
Tecks, Four-in-hands, Clubhouse,
Puffs. Imperials, and String Ties.
from 10 to soc.
Be sure to come and see our as
sOrtment of Gloves, Gents Jewelry,
Umbrellas, Canes and Muffiers.
Now is a good time to make your
selection for the Holidays. while the
stock is large and prices less than
wholesale cost.
Hat and Cap Dept.
The prices on our hats do their
own talking. Never were hats and
caps sold as cheap for the quality as
the prices we are making on them at
present. All the new novelties in
mems, boys and children's hats and
caps.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Fellow Republicans.

City Of Newport News.
we; lhc undersigned members of the
Republican City Committee. beg ia
call your attention that the rcgistra
tlon or voters will take place on
TUESDAY. MAY ETH.
a. .he usual places and We beg those
VINO nave not already registered! to be
On hand on the above date so that
my may De IN line to cast their vote
in the coming city election.
ANY other information desired on
ms line VIII be gladly furnished mt
either or the Republican Club rooms
where there will he n member on duty
each night during the hours of s IA .
(. M. 70 furnish such information.
Signed FRED pEaD
w. r. HOPKINS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Attention Republicans!
10 all Loyal Republicans of
Newport News:

a joint committee OF both factions
OF Republicans having met in confer
eiice and come 10 It satisfactory settle
ment OF fractional differences, 50 lar
as this coming city campaign is con
cerned. we call upon All Republicans
To support The ticket that is hcrrinaf-
Ter submitted. and which viii be
placed before the Republican voters,
as follows: On the evening OF April
18th there will be Il mass meeting. held
at Reistield's Hail. .6lo Washington
avenue Tor the purpose of r:ltifyinS
tne action or the executive committee
OF both factions and the names of the
candidates for the city officers Will be
placed before said mass meeting FOR
ratlhcatlon or rejection.
Pursuant to Il call OF said committee
the Republicans Of the city Of New
port News will assemble in the various
wards on April 29th. al the places be-
low stated. and nominate in
mass meeting candidates Tor the
citS council and office of JUS
me meetings will be held in the fol-
lowing places at S O'Clock sharp:
FIRST Ward. Captain Claytons office.
Eighteenth street.
Second Ward. Union Hall, Twenty
second street. between Madison and
Marshall avenues.
Ihird Ward. Car shed, Twenty-sev-
enth street, between Chestnut and Onl,
avenues -
Fourth Ward. Newport News Re
publican Club.
Fifth Ward, G. P. Huntington Re
publican Club.
Sixth Ward. Store room, corner
Thirty-fifth street and Lafayette ave
nue..
Seventh Ward, r. and w. Caskcv.s
office foundry). Forty first street and
Lafayette avenue.
w. IT. HOPKINS.
Chairmen
WARREN SMITH.
JOHN FITZPATRICK,
w. It. ELLISON,
WIN. ALLEN
J.. c. CORRlC;AE,
II. WESTICoTT.
+. ]. MULCAHY,
G. p. LIPSCOAIB,
l.. ]. RICHTER.
WIN WASHINGTON. NJ.
w. #. SMITH.
FRANK ROYAL
G. G.. WATT
JNO. HOFFMAN,
Conference Com
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Extraordinary Offer to the HouSek66p Of New
port NCWS
FOR the Next Ten Days the Newport News Gas Com
pany will Distribute 100 Gas Cooking Stoves on the
Most Reasonable Terms Ever Offered

1hoSe VINO 40 not care cannot afford to buy a Gas
stove outright, can arrange with obtain beautiful
5as range hy~ma&ing very small cash payment and
twelve monthly payments Of dolor (S per month"; at
the end Of which time the range belongs to them Range
set up ia kitchen ready for 20 dirt! No DUST No
coal to BRING N No ashes to take up and carry QUIT
On 1t the finest lady in the land prepare her meals
and not become sued Much cheaper than coal or wood
And OH what comfort, husbands your wives who pre-
pare your meals seaming coal ranges duriny the
long hot days OF summer. If you wish economics buy
gas range the saving over coal will pay for it in few
months 1T your house is pped but has no fixtures we
VIII make connection for Of the gas stove This offer
is limited to 100 stoves
For further information call at office B1axton Rn;1dno
Washington az enue. *
NewPort News Gas Company.
BY W. S. BOWEN, Superintendent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
FRIDAY, APRIL 90. 1895.

The remarkable craftsmanship dis
played by the gunners on the Amcri-
can fleet in the first real battle OF the
Spanish American war is n most en-
couraging sign of the superiority of
Uncle Sans men in this most import
ant particular. Next to skill in ma
place the leaden hail where it Will do
the most damage To the enemy's
works or ships. Americans have al
ways been fairly good marHsmen. /,
was their skill with the rife that
made them such formidable foes to the
flower of the English army in two
memorable wars. Instead OF firing at
random, a number OF the American
soldiers had Il habit of picking out the
men they wanted and they usually got
Ihem. It is. perhaps. this habit of hav-
Ing a definite aim that has made Uncle
wars in which they have taken part
The average citizen Of the United
States cares little for the glitter and
glory Of military life, and when
he enters a fight he means business.
\ He goes at it with the same earnest
ness and steadfastness of purpose that
characterizes him in the mercantile
and industrial world. He has an ain,
in view and the same steadiness Of
nerve and GOODNESS Of brain which
makes him q dangerous opponent in
almost any phase or sphere Of life
makes him q. dangerous enemy on the
field OF battle. If Wednesdays battle
is a fair sample OF the comparative
Eunnery of the two countries it is diff
fcult to understand how Spain can
N even do much damage 10 the United
States, much less hope to defeat them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

n HE STEAMER 8. A. M'cAIL
4 VIII leave Newport News with both
freight and passengers for Petersburg
every Monday. Wednesday and Friday
about tbs a. M, and will leave Newport
News for Norfolk every Tuesay. Thurs
day and Saturday about $3.50 p. M
Will leave Norfolk every Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday al 6 A. N.
sharp. ]. W. PHILLIPS
Owner
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

According to Key West advices three
separate and distict men fired the first
shot from the Nashville. If this sort
OF thing keeps up this fellow will be
as numerous as the original Mckinley
man or a Mormon's wife.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
q LID DOMINION STEAMSHIP co
" DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN

LD DOMINION STEAMSHIP co.
~ DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND VIRGINIA POINTS.
The elegant passenger steamships
Jamestown, ,Guyandotte. Princess
Anne, Old Dominion, leave New York
every DAY except Sunday at 300 P. M.
tor Norfolk and Newport News, touch
ing at Fortress Monroe on the south
bound trip.
The ships of this line leave Norfolk
for New York direct every day except
Sunday at $50 o'clock.
A short, delightful and invigoratine
voyage.
FARE:
flrst-elass. straight. including
meals and berth 500
flrst-class. round trip, includ-
ing meals and berth ..... 1900
Htserage without subsistence 80 4.5O
steamer Luray arrives from Smith
field and leaves for Norfolk daily ex-
rept Sunday. at $3.50 A. M. Returning
every day except sunday at 3 p NJ MARI
NJ. B. CROWELL, Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29
Notice

Sealed proposals will be- received at
my office until II O'clock May II, 1898,
TOT the collection and removal Of the
garbage and waste Of the city for a
period of one year, beginning June 1st
the common council reserving the right
to reject any or all proposals. For
specifications apply to j. a. MASSlIG,
city clerk.
sRML. w. HoBsoN, NJ. d.,
Health Officer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

It is announced that the Spaniards
Will not rebuild the defences around
Matanzas. It must be little dis
couraging to build Notifications only
TO have them torn down by tile guns
Of an enemy.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-04-29

Those gentlemen who rushed into
the eftigy burning business with so
much precipitancy could possibly get
g chance to burn some powder if they
would only make a rush for the re-
scruiting Office