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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Burglars Break Into His Room
and ChlOrOfOrm Him.
NEARLY 1000 DOLLARS
Worth of Property Taken From
Him Including
A S4OO Watch and Diamond
Stud Worth $500.

Sam Radges was robbed of the large
diamond he wore in his shirt front, his
heavy gold watch and chain and a
small sum of money last night in his
rooms in the Office block. He thinks
that the burglar chloroformed him be
fore he commenced his work for when
he awoke he felt heavy sensation in
his head, fnexplicabIe on any other
ground than chloroform. The thief
overlooked $3.50 in money which was in
an open drawer only a few feet from
the clothes which he rifed.
Mr.. Radges made his collections as
usual but when he started to the bank
he found that he was too late. He
put his bank book and the money back
in his pocket and after chatting with
some friends a short time went home.
He did not feel well and went to bed
early.
Before he went to bed he tossed the
bank book which contained the money
he had failed to deposit into a drawer.
He heard no noise in the night and it
was late when he awake with a sting
ing sensation in his nostrils and a ring
ing in his head. When he picked up
his shirt he noticed at once that the
diamond was gone. He at once felt
been taken. On the carpet was a
small match safe which had been in
his pocket and a silver dollar which had
evidently dropped from the pocket. A
purse containing a few dollars which
was in a trousers pocket had also been
taken
The door of the room was standing
slightly ajar and Mr.. Radges thinks
that the thief got in through the door
by having a duplicate key.
The diamond taken was one of the
most beautiful in Topeka. It weighs
about two and a half carats and is
worth about $500. The watch Mr.. Radg-
es had made to order. 1t was engraved
on the front with the monogram IS. r.
in blue and black enamel. Mr.. Radgas
valued the watch at $4OO The chain
and charm were also of heavy gold.
Mr. Radges has offered a reward of
$50 for the return of the property and
no questions asked. He said today:
I do not know whom to suspect I
suppose that some one spotted me and
followed me home. He undoubtedly
entered through the front door, This
would never have happened while my
dog was alive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
TO AID MEXICO-
American Bankers Will Helm the Re
public to Refund Her Debt.

New York. Feb. 9.-The Republic of
Mexico is negotiating with the bank
ing house of J. and w. Seligman e O.
looking to the refunding Of the entire
national gold debt of the reprbIic
amounting to about $1OO, coo ,OOO This
Indebtedness bears interest at the rate
OF per cent year in gold, and can be
redeemed July next. The plan under
consideration is the scaling down of
the interest rate to or AZ per cant
The present bonds would be redeemed
by a syndicate of bankers and the new
bonds issued in exchange.
That. negotiations of this character.
should be carried on with q. New Yo1,lr
firm IS considered very remarkable in
banking circles. 1t marks a new era in
american finances, as never before have
American bankers taken any interas+
IN national debt outside of their own
II IS further remarkable from the fact
that large portion of these bonds is
held in German, Holland and England
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
400 PER CENT INCREASE.
Standard Oil Co. Has Reorganization
Plan on the Tapis.

Cincinnati, Feb. 9.-The Enquirer, in
its business columns, says:
TT has leaked out from the recent
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Standard Oil company for this ter
ritory, that a reorganization plan is on
the tapis to be perfected in a short
time. This plan contemplates issuing
stock dividends to the extent of four
shares for each one share or certificate
cf stock held by present holders of
stock. This viii increase the face value
of the present holdings of stock 400 per
cent. 1t is said that the quarterly div
idends of 255 percent are to be paid on
this stock thus augmented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
BISHOP TURNER TO OAFRICA
Will Leave for Pretoria to Attend the
South African Conference.

Atlanta, Feb. 9.-Bishop H. H. Tur-
ner, of the Sixth Episcopal district,
stationed at Atlanta, announced Satur-
day that he would leave today for At
rica. He goes for the purpose of pre-
siding over the annual South African
conference. He will land in Cape Town
and proceed at once to Pretoria, where
the conference will be held.
It was his intention to leave about
January 1st, but his departure was de-
layed on account of the death of his
wife. He then announced that he
would leave February 4th, but again he
this time on account of diocesan mat
ters requiring his attention His trip
this year will not last as long as usual,
as he greatly desires to be present at
the commencement exercises of the
colleges in his diocese. He announces
he will return about June 1st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
ALLEN PLAN KILLED.
One Cuban Measure is Laid to
Rest i'm Committee.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The senate COM
mittee on foreign relations today decided
to make an adverse report upon the prop
osition advanced yesterday by Senator
Allen to amend the consular and diplomat-
ic appropriation bill so as to recognize the
belligerency of the Cuban insurgents The
action of the committee was the result
of motion by Senator Morgan, who said
that appropriation bills were not proper
vehicles for legislation bearing upon for
eign questions. The vote of the commit
tee was unanimous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
THE AUDITORIUM.

IOD9ka- haL-, -IS5
I hereby agree to pay to Charles
S. Elliott, city treasurer and treas
urer of the Auditorium association,
: on or before April 1st, 1898, the
sum of ......-..-- uollaES
: to be used in the construction,
heating and seating of a public au-
: ditorium in the City park, in ac-
cordance with the terms OF ordl-
. nance No. 1902. In the event said
: auditorium be not built within the
: time limited therefor by said ordi-
nance, or within the time of any
; extension which may be made by
: the mayor and council, the full
amount paid upon this subscrip-
: ton shall be returned to me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
ALL FALSE RUMORS.
Miss Emma Kelly of Kansas is Still
Hiss Emma Kelly.

The latest report concerning Miss EN-
ma Kelly of this city is to the effect that
she is now in Dawson City and as yet
unmarried. This information comes from
Mr.. J. S. James of Clinton, Mo-. who re-
turned from Klondike a few days ago. In
a telegram to Mrs. H. B. Kelly today he
stated that he met Miss Emma Kelly in
Dawson City. and that when he left there
she was in the best of health and unmar-
ried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
COZ PER RIVER DANGEROUS.
Full of Shoals and Quicksands-
practicable Klondike Route.

Vancouver, B. C., Feb. 9.-Authentic
information just obtained indicates that
the proposed Copper river route to
Klondike is utterly inpracticable.
A short distance from the sea the riv-
er divides into several branches, all of
which are beset by flats and sandbars,
and the water is extremely shallow and
swift Further up the main stream are
numerous glaciers which project and
are continually breaking off into the
river, causing whirlpools and eddies.
Beyond the glacial belt the river pass
es through deep canyons in furious rap
ids. The river is not navigable for
steam craft of the ligtest draught and
even Indian canoes in experienced
hands can be used only in certain pla-
ces. The interior of this district is un-
explored, but from the nature of the
surrounding country, it is considered
likely that it will always remain a seal
ed region.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Not Like One.

Mr. Middlefat-The professor says my
daughter sings like nightingale.
Mr.. Tophat-Well, the professor is
wrong. The nightingale sometimes rests.
Chicago News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
THREE STEAMERS SAIL.
Loaded Down With Passengers anC
Freight for Klondike.

Victoria, B. c.. Feb. 9.-The steamer
Tees has sailed with 100 miners bound
for the KlOndike.
Tacoma, Wn., Feb 9.-The steamer
Cleveland sailed last night for Skaguay
and Dyea. The Cleveland is just off
the Tacoma dry dock, and this is her
first trip since she was wrecked on
Vancouver island several weeks ago.
The steamer is chartered by the Wash
ington and Alaska Steamship company.
The steamer City of Seattle will sail
for Alaska today taking north 200 tons
of freight and six hundred passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, Tetter, ,Chapped Hands. Chill
blains, Corns and all skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by
Swift-Holliday Drug company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
SNOW IN COLORADO.
Rain Began Falling and Afterward
Changed to Snow.

Denver, Col, Feb. 9.-Reporrs received
here are to the effect that a general snow
fell throughout the state of Colorado last
night Rain began falling early in the
evening, which finally took the form of
snow.
No damage is ranortad-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
MONEY FLOWS IN.
But Today It is All For the
City Park Location.

Two North Topeka men raised their
subscriptions to the auditorium fund to-
day. A. NJ. Baird changed his sub
scription and made it 5000 instead of
$3.50. ]. 3. Billiard doubled his subscrip-
tion and will give $10O instead of $50
In addition to these A. J. Arnold & Son
subscribed $3.50 and NJ. c. Holman and
Oscar Bischoff $50 each.
All the North Topeka subscriptions
are on condition that the auditorium is
built in the City park. This liberal dis
position on the part of the partisans of
the City park site has so far had no
effect upon those who insist that the
building shall be located somewhere up
town.
No money has yet been subscribed by
up town enthusiasts. Most of the south
side subscribers are well enough suited
with the City park, but are willing to
accept the donation of an up town site.
A liberal subscription has been re-
ceived from L. BIackman through NJ.
d. Henderson. Mr.. B1aclxman subscrib-
ed $500 on condition that the auditorium
is built in the City park
j. F,1T,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
BARRIOS SLAIN.
Tyrant President of Guatemala
Assassinated and All is
Calm.

San Francisco. Feb. "a special cable
gram to the Evening Post from San Jose
de Guatemala this morning announces the
assassination of President Barrios-
1t is added that calm now prevails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Their bloody Deeds.

My ancestral sires have never
Made the British run before,
But they We murdered the kings English
For hundred years or more.
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Coal hole fund ..............-$io
Total on all accounts up to

Total on all accounts up to
OaIe 91o,VOO
The subscription papers have been
sent to the members of the Auditorium
association today and the active can
vass for funds will be commenced at
once. Instead of the usual subscription
paper the following printed slip will be
used:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09

Police Captain-Why didn't you help
that woman across the street?
Officer Casey (surprisedly)-W sir,
that's only my wife !''-San Francisco Ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Kept Running,

Their marriage was a runaway match,
wasn't it?''
Twice. He first ran away with her and
then ran away from her. New York
J0UrDaI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Weather Indications

Washington, Feb. 9.-For Kansas:
Rain, possibly turning to snow tonight;
much colder tonight; Thursday proba-
bly, fair; northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09

There are three little things which do
more work than any other three little
things created-they are the ant, the
bee and DeWitt's Little Early Risers
the last being the famous little pills for
stomach and liver troubles. G. w
Stansaeld, 632 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
Not Aequainted wa, the PeopIe.

Not Acquainted With the People.
Missouri Sabbath School Teacher-Who
killed Abel?
Little Lafe Sogback-I don't know,
ma am. I've jest moved here from Arkan-
saw.-San Francisco Examiner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
There Are Others.

Biggs-Do you believe that Mars is in
habited?
Boggs-Certainly do. My wife claims
TO be a martian. At least she often
threatens to go home to mar's.-New York
journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
DOM PAUL ELECTED.

Kruger is Again Chosen President of
the TransvaaL
Pretoria, Transvaal Republic. Feb
Paul hrueger has been reelected presi-
dent Of the South African republic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
JILTED HER LOVER.
Miss A. Johnston of Altoona, Pa
Threatened With Suit for Damages.


Pittsburg, Feb. 9.-Because at the
last moment she refused to marry him,
You Eos, a Chinese 1aundryman of Tur-
tie creek, says he will sue Miss Amanda
Johnston of Altoona for breach of
promise. Eos recently came to Turtle
creek from Altoona, where he had at
tended Christian Sunday school. Miss
Johnston was the tacher, and Eos fell
IN love with her He says his affection
was reciprocated.
The Chinaman made frequent trips to
Altoona. Saturday when he returned
Miss Johnston accompanied him. Bring
ing home the bride had a different end
ing from that which Eos had pictured
Yesterday when he called upon Rev J
H. Tarbell, pastor of the Congregations
al, and asked for the minister to per-
form the marriage ceremony, Rev. Tar
bell refused.
Instead of marrying the couple, the
minister advised the young woman not
to wed a Chinaman. He induced her to
change her mind, and she remained at
his house as Mrs. TarbelPs guest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09

A thrill Of terror is experienced when
a bIassy cough of Group sounds through
the house at night. But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute
Cough Cure has been administered.
Safe and harmless for children. G. W.
Stansfeld, 632 Kansas avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
sILrEn corr ~ sAN7IAoo.
Merchants VIII Not Accept American DO
Iars ut Their FUN Value.

Merchants VIII Not Accept American DOL
iars at Their Fun Value.
Washington, d. c., July 25.-Major
Snilfen of the pay corps, will sail from
New York tomorrow on the 0livstte,
for Santiago, accompanied by three
paymasters, They will begin the pay
meut OF troops On their arrival and in
very short time will be joined by
other pHymasterH, whU will Hssist in
paying off Gen. Skaters army and
then will proceed to Porto Rico to pay
oil the army Of Gen. Miles.
A rather interesting question has
arisen in regard to the payment Of
troops. A telegram has been received
from Gen. Sbafter, requesting that
gold and paper be sent to Santiago, as
tradesmen thers refuse to accept
American silver dollars at their par
valus and rate them Mt 80 cents on the
dollar like Mexican dollars and dollars
of South American countries. 1t wac
paymaster General Stanton's intention
to send "a little silver as possible,
combining II mostly to subsidiary coin
for the purpose of making change, on
account Of the greater convenience to
take gold and paper, and he will con-
tinue to do 30.
Considerable Indignation 10 expressau
that American money Of any kind ia
discounted, aud suggestion has been
made to the Secretary OF War that any
tradesman who refuses to accept
United States money Of any kind az 100
cents on the dollar should be removed
from any territory over which the
American flag floats.
1t is not known that any orders will
be- sent to Gen. Shafter on the subject,
although the suggestion has heen made
| that American money should not be
| allowed to he questioned by the coun-
tries occupied by United States troops.
The supposition is that refusal to &C.
cept silver dnllars Ia the result of the
long use of the silver of Mexico and
the South American countries, which
has never passed for more than hall
| Its face value.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Dover, July 80. IA meeting OF
Democratic State Central Commiii
was held yesterday afternoon at
tine dato for holding the primaries
the State convention. Saturday, HS
tember 10th, was selsoted for
primaries aud Tuesday, Septemt
18th. as the day for holding the %
ventioD. 1. tfat
The following resolution was uuah|
mously adnpteh:
Resolved, That the Democrat
Stnte Central Committee strongl
recommends that tina respective count
committees OF the party shall vbtRi
preserve and furnish to the attoTne
general all evidence OF violations Of I'll
provisiona of the Constitution aud la '
OF this State concerning registrbtio
and elections, especially those intende
to prevent bribery and corruption. An
thin committee annDurcss. in 60 far 9
IL is authorized 60 to dc, that tn
policy and intention Of the Democrnti
party of this State ia to aid In strir
gently enforcing all laws enacted for til
publication of elections and the pre-
vention of bribery and corrupt prac
ticea.
The matter of Increased representa-
tion for New Castle county. which wa
asked for by the delegation Of tha
county, was referred TO committe|
consisting of John Biggs, chairman 4
the State committee, and Patric|
Neary, John ID. Hawkins and Edwar|
W. Houston. chairmen. respsctiyelY|
Of tho New Castle, Kent and SUISSE
county committees. The committe|
will nrobably rake report to the Stat|
COZ ' ntiou.
1ne State committee this time vii
be called upon to nominate candidate
for State treasurer and auditor OF Al
counts, in addition to Representative
Congress.
Those present were John BigCl
Colen Ferguson, William L. Record,|
William Salisbury. Thomas Low,|
David Reee, John ID. Hawkins, Job
d. Dorm an. Willard Salisbury and u
| G. Pennington,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
BAuER'S SALOON ROBBED.
Visited by Burglars, Who Rnnsacked the
Place, Early This Morning.

Visited by Burglars, who Ransacked the
Place, Early This Morning.
Christopher Bausr's saloon, at Fifth
and jackson streets, was entered by
burglars some tune early on Saturday
and was robbed Of money, whi9kies and
cigars, the total value of the plumber
being about $50.
MIR. Bauer and his family retired
about ~ o'clock last night. and half an
hour later Mr.. linuer's neice, Miss
Pauline Bauer, who had been in Phila-
delphia, RETURNED home. At that time
everything appeared to lie all right, but
Mrs. Bauer, feeling i'll, arose about
3 o'clock, and made the discovery that
the place had boon robbsd. 1t is there
fore presumed that the depreciation
was committed between and 3 O'CLOCK,
and the intrulIers had operated SO
quietly that thu members of Mr..
Bauer'H family, who were sleeping ON
the second floor, or the neighhors did
not hear anything during the night
that would arouse their suspicious.
1t was found that entrance had been
effected by removing the iron grating
| from the jackson street window. One
Of the doors inside was broken. but II
ia thought no other part of the house
was visited. The bar-room was ran
sacked. and in addition to the whiskiet
and cigars, the burglars carried off no
tween SO and Sc in change aud SOME
old coins to the value OF about Sl5,
which had been obtained ny breaking
open the money drawer. The burglars
evidently helped themselves to refresh
ments 10 addition to what they carried
oil in bottles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
EXTRACT FROM CHARGE IN KENNEY CASE

Much has been said on the subject OF
overdrafts, and the circumstances under
which they are or are not criminal
under section BOO of the United States
Revised Statutes. A man may over
draw his account 10 hank and lie in,
nocent of any evil or unlawful purpose.
Oyerdrafts are not uncommon in bank
transactions.
A bank may desire to accommodate
temporarily depositor, and II a depos-
itor knowingly makes an overdrait his
relations with, the bank or its officials
may he of such character. as to pre-
vent the faint of criminality from at.
taohing to the transaction. But no
man who is without balance to his
credit in hank or who has only an
insufficient balance, has right to draw
checka for considerable amounts with
out the knowledge or consent OF the
proper officials and with fraudulent
intent that the moneys OF the bank in
which he has no FUNDS or not sufficient
funds to hia credit shall be applied to
the payment of those checks. The de
fendHnt cannot he convicted unless he
had the wrongful or illegal intent to
injure Or dofraud the bank in drawing
| the alleged fraudulent checks or some
one or more of them set forth in the
| indictment as 1t now stande.
Whether or not be had that intent IL
to be determined by the facts and cir
cumstances and the surroundings at tn,
time he drew those checks. III he knew
or had good reason to believe when ht
drew the checks set forth in the indict
ment as it now stands. that they or an,
OF them were to BIB fraudulently pail
by William N. Boggs, the teller, gu
Of the funds of the hank, and not GU
Of any funds to which he, the dsfanu
ant, could legitimately resort, he hal
the guilty intent.
And although 1t may have been tb
intent of the defendant at the time h
drew the alleged fraudulent checks I
finally reGompense or remedy the iniur
resulting from his act to the Pirs
National Bank of Dover. such an in
tent TO correct the wrong does not nh
solve him from guilt. Nor would th
fact, ii fact it be, that no hone
through successful operations in stock
or other property, or otherwise. to b
placed in ponition to restore to til
bank moneys wilfuily misapple
through his wrongful act he any answe
, to the charge of criminality
No man 10 permitted to aid or abe
the wilfnl misapplication OF the fund
, of national bank because he hopes j
the future to repair his wrong.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Dover, July 25.-A white man, calling
himself Charles Mullin, was seen ON FRI
day night last to come out of the yard of
Leyy's distiilery, just over the railroad.
Thinking he had been observed he began
to run. He was quickly pursued by q
number of colored men and ran in the
direction of the depot. He was further
pursued by two white men at the depot.
Here he suddenly disappeared and for
awhile was lost sight of. A search was
made for him and he was found con-
cealed in the ladies' toilet room. He was
taken back to the distillery, it having
been learned meanwhile that some money
had been stolen there, but none was
found on him. Upon looking around the
depot and over the ground where he had
run about $50 was found, SIG of it con-
cealed in the ladies' toilet room Of the
depot. The man was committed to Jail.
The Rev. J. G. Pierce, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, while out riding on
his bicycle Friday afternoon fell from his
wheel and broke his collar bone.
The wife of John Smith, an old resi-.
dent Of Dover, died on Saturday morning
| at her residence, on South Queen street,