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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11
SO REWARD.

Ten dollars reward is offered for in
formation that will lead to the detection
Of the miscreant who defaced the Con
fedcratc monument in the Confederate
Cemetery by drawing an obscene pic
turc on the west face of the monument.
w. G. STRONACH.
Member Advisory Council Of the Ladies'
Memorial Association.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11

Commencing to-day we shall place on
sale the Handsomest, Best and Cheapest
whether new or old line of EmbrOi-
deries ever before shown in this city,
comprising Nainsook, Cambria and India
Linen, Endging and Inserting, in a
great variety of designs, close and open
work patterns, loop or buttonjhOle stitch
edges.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11

The custom of putting a veil upon
the maid before the betrothal was done
to conceal her bushes at the first touch
of the mans hand and at the closing
kiss
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11

"My wife had severe attacks OF rheu,
matism Gout. / used Goose Grease
Liniment with marvellous results.
CAPT. b. J. FISHER,
Prop. Benbow House."
Jan. 22-tf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

For North Carolina: Generally fair;
warmer on the coast; easterly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to s o'clock tonight: Fair, though there
is a slight chance for showers in the
evening; probably warmer.
Local data for yesterday: Maximum
temperature 81; minimum temperature,
SO; mean, 81; rainfall, o.
The following table gives data for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

C. II. ANDERSON-Cas Grocer.
w. E. JONES-Spring Time A-cominS.
ACME WINE CO.-Bellemont and
Tanndale Whistles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11

Synopsis of the Weather: The bar
ometer is high in the east and low in
the west. Nearly stationary in North
Carolina.
The storm area extends from Texas
to the lakes, with a large amount of
rain at all the Texas stations; Corpus
Christi, 80; Palestine, 1.O4, and Gal
weston, Ito inches of rain.
Clear weather in the Atlantic and
Gulf States, Texas excepted.
Warm weather every where east of
the Mississippi. The thermometer at Ok
lahoma fell from 60 to 81 degrees.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11
SPRING TIME A COMING.
OR Special.
Mattings and Rugs.

This line goods in
we'll
al of line lust arrived
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-11
=:

On account Of the absence OF
the Senior and the serious i'll
ness of Buddie Brim, our
Jockey and Driver, we have
decided to postpone the Oak
Leaf Ride and Onion Tea, but
the eternal sacrifice viii con-
ttnue. We especially call your
attention to our N. G. Hams,
cut and cured expressly to ou
order. by DIR. Thos. Sears
whose reputation for curin
meat is not confined to North
Carolina. Our business is
increasing daily, which we at
tribute to the Best Grade of
Goods and Prompt Delivery
For a most delicious Dessert
we recommend, "Bromangelon'
absolutely pure. Once tried
always used.
C. Stronach &Sons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
UNDER THE DOME
News of the Kansas State De-
partments.
AdjUtant General Has Some
Difficulty Restraining
HIS ARDENT MILITIA
Who Want to 60 to War With
Spain Right Off.
Trouble For the Smaller Gas
HIS ARDENT MILITIA
Trouble For the Smaller Gas
and Oil Concerns.

The officers OF the K. N. G. are so
thoroughly impressed with the spirit of
war that it has been necessary for Ad-
jutant General Allen to issue a general
order, addressed to the commanding Of
hcers of the respective companies, ask
ing them to please not move on Havana
without first informing his department
or Gov. Leedy of their proposed act
ion.
The order was issued from the adju-
tant generals department today, and
informs the officers that they will be
expected to hold their horses until Of
fetal instructions are received for act
ion.
The order is partially the result of the
action of Gen. McCrum in offering the
services of the militia to General Alger
and partially because another officer
high in the service, recently sent letters
on his own responsibility to command
ing officers. asking them to place their
companies in readiness to move, and al
so to ascertain the number of recruits
that could be gathered in their respect
i've localities. One of the officers wrote
to the adjutant general to ask if these
instructions were official, and when the
letter was received it was decided that
an order from headquarters would be
appropriate.
The officer who acted on his own re
spOnsibility will be reprimanded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
A PLAIN CASE.
A q. S. Official Cannot Take Advan-
tage of Private Citizens.

Washington, March 1.-The United
States supreme court today decided that
a United States official could not take ad-
vantage of his office to secure advantages
over others in the location of government
land. The opinion was rendered by Jus
tice White and was given in the case of
Ransome Payne, who was a deputy Unit
ed States marshal in Oklahoma and on
the ground when the lands of that terri
tory were thrown open to settlement. He
took advantage Of this opportunity to 10
cate tract of land. The secretary of the
interior refused to issue patent on the
ground that Mr.. Payne could not with
propriety take advantage of his official
position to make a location, and that
therefore his location was illegally made.
''Manifestly,'' said Justice White in de-
Gliding the case, congress did not intend
that one authorized to enter the terri
tory in advance of the general public
solely for the purpose of performing Of
fetal duties should be at libery immedi-
ately upon his arrival to assume the
status of a private individual and actual
settler and make selection of a homes
stead thus clearly securing an advantage
over those who remained outside of the
territory until the arrival of the time
when they might lawfully enter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
OIL AND GAS.
Big Companies Mean to Pull the Law
on the Small Companies.

AS a result of an opinion given out
by Assistant Attorney General George
Smelling, there may be all kinds of
trouble in store for the numerous small
gas companies which have been rapidly
springing up over the state recently
with processes for manufacturing gas
for Illuminating purposes from gaso-
line.
The small companies have injured the
business of the larger companies to
some extent, and the big companies
have been looking about for a means of
defense. Apparently they have found
it in the oil inspection law of the state,
and in one or two instances prepara-
lions are being made for test cases. An
interested party in one of the smaller
companies called on Mr.. Smelling yes
terday and asked him for an opinion,
and after reading over the law the as
sistant attorney general stated that it
looked very much as though the small
companies were violating its provis-
ions.
The law regulating the sale and in
spection of oil prohibits the sale or use
OF any oil for Illuminating purposes
that will fash under ITO degrees Fab
renheit.
Gasoline will flash at much below this
temperature, and while it's product, and
not the oil itself is used in the processes
for lighting purposes, Mr.. Smelling be-
lieves that it would be held to be I'M
der the provisions of the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
LEAGUE MAGNATES MEET.
Plan Proposed Which Will Stop the
Mobbing of Umpires.

st. Louis, March AL the big base
ball magnates, with the exception of
President Freedman of the New York
club are here ready for the first session
of the National league, which meets to-
night at the Southern hotel. The board
of arbitration met today in secret session
and considered a large number of COM
paratfvely unimportant matters. All the
members of the board are present. At
this meeting of the league a successor to
the late Charles H. Byrne on the board
will be selected.
A. ]. Reach of Philadelphia and Ned
Hanlon of Baltimore are mentioned prom
inently in this connection.
1t is confidently expected that rowdy-
ism on the ball field in National league
cities will be done away with effectively
at this meeting. The proposed rule, it is
thought, will be adopted by a vote of 10
to 2 if not unanimously.
A H. Soden of Boston holds President
Freedman's proxy and has been left free
to vote it as he desires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
GOV. LEEDYs WHISTLE.
Sometimes Soft and Mellihuous, at
Other Times in Great Chunks.

If Governor Leedy whistles he is alone
This is one of the few infallible circum-
stances about the executive office.
Governor Leedy is really a great whfs-
tier. yet few people have ever heard him
whistle. This is easily explained from the
fact that he never whistles in the pres
ence of company. His Whistling is done
while wrestling within himself on mat
ters of state, or sitting with his feet on
the corner of his desk and his body re-
clining in arm chair looking out one
of the windows in the executive office in
vacant way sOliloquizing. Then he
whistles almost continuously the tone
and range of his accomplishment is de-
termined by the manner of his thoughts
Governor Leedy's proneness to whistle
while alone was noted early in the ad-
ministratiOn by members of the execu-
tive family. From continued associa ton
they have become acquainted with his pc
culiarities in this regard. They state
that while studying matters of state his
whistle is invariably soft and low. so low
sometimes as to be hardly audible. At
these times ''Suwanee River and Com
ing Thro' the Rye are his favorite airs
But when a decision is reached his entire
manner changes He usually PAGES the
floor of the executive office and his Whis-
tie can be heard through closed doors in
the other offices. Very often Governor
Leedy fails TO follow any air under such
circumstances, and simply gives voice to
big chunks OF just whistle. In moments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
PROBING THE MYSTERY.
Naval Court of Inquiry Taking Testi.
monY at Key West.

Key West, March 1.-The second days
session here of the United States court
of inquiry into the loss of the battle
ship Maine in the harbor of Havana
on February Is, began in the United
States district court house shortly after
10 o'clock this morning. Most of the Of
ficers, who were examined yesterday
had been informed that they might be
recalled and the ieutenants and cadets
of the lost warship were all on hand,
though it is reported that they will not
be re-examined until the court returns
from it's second visit to Havana. Groups
of enlisted men also gathered about the
court room door awaiting their turn to
be examined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
CARPET TRUST FORMING.
Will Include Only Ingram Carpets at
First.

Boston. March 1.-The Transcript
prints an interview with Arthur Ly-
man, treasurer of the Lowell Manufac-
turing company, concerning a proposed
consolidation of the manufacture of in
grain carpets in this country with a
view of controlling that market.
Mr.. Lyman says:
with the great advance in wool,
higher costs require higher prices, and
it has been felt that there was a need
of strong combination to regulate prices
and to do away with a wasteful plan
of expenses and the cutting of prices.
1t was proposed at first to take in all
the carpet mills, but at present the
combination being effected relates only
to ingram carpets"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
CITY is ENJOINED.
Must Not Enforce Its Water Rate
Ordinance.


Judge Williams knocked out the city in
the nrSt round of the fight with the water
company over the water rates.
Several weeks ago the council passed
an ordinance making a 20 per cent reduc-
ton in allrateS to be charged to consumers.
The company paid no attention to the
new ordinance until two weeks ago, when
a restraining order was secured in the
United States circuit court to prevent the
city from enforcing the new rates. The
hearing Monday was for a temporary
injunction against the city and this was
granted without even the taking of a line
of testimony.
Colonel W. H. Rossington appeared for
the water company. He claimed that the
old water rate ordinance is a contract be-
tween the city and the water company for
70 years and the city has no right to
change any of its provisions without viO-
lating the constitution
Colonel RosSington said that the city
had the right to fix the rates to be
charged and did fix the rates to be charg-
ed in ordinance 400, and that the city had
thereby made contract for the life of
the franchise. The company might
charge any rate within the terms of the
franchise. so it is reasonable.
Judge Williams said: 1T seems to me
"a Their strange that after Is years the city
should discover that too much was being
paid for water. Such a course is upon its
face inequitab1e and it would require
strong reasons to convince me that such
an action on the part of the city is
prompted by legitimate reasons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
CHARTERS FILED.
They Include the State BARRIERS As
ISOLATION and Mining Company.

The charter of the State BARRIERS as
ISOLATION organized at the recent meet
ing in Topeka, was filed today with the
secretary of state. The charter states
that the association is for the welfare
of the barber craft and the protection of
the patrons thereof" The directors
named are H B. Pierce, Pittsburg;
Frank Willard, Lawrence; o. D. Stu
art, Emporia; C. c. Smith, Leaven-
worth; c. E. Stearns, Phillipsburg, r.
H. Hoffman, Hutchinson and @. B.
Hypes, Topeka.
Other charters filed today are:
Excelsior Springs Gold Mining compa-
ny, Kansas City, Kan Capital stock,
S1,50O,0O0. Directors, w. H. Sawyer,
John A. Hale, George Horseman, F. NJ.
Bedwen, w. c. Hartley and Herman
Schmid, all of Kansas City.
Farmland Realization company of
AtchisOn. Capital stock. 81, 900, 00O
Directors, w. F. Guthrie, w. W. Guth-
RE, Norman Barratt, NJ. Barratt and
w. W. Guthrie, jr., all of AtchisOn.
The Katy Mining company of Ga1ena,
Kans Capital stock, so, 900.
The Ellsworth Paper company of COT
feyville, Kans. Capital stock, $50, 900.
The Bushton- Cemetery association Of
Bushton, Rice county.
The Rock Creek Cemetery association
Of Graham county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs. colds, Group, whOOping cough
and influenza. 1t has become famous
for its cures of these diseases, over a
large part of the civilized world. The
most f1attering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of it's good
works; of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured; of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth-
ing effects, and of the dangerous at
tacks of Group it has cured often saw
ing the life of the child. The extensive
use of it for whooping cough has shown
that it robs that disease of all danger
Gus consequences. 1t is especially priz-
ed by mothers for their children, as it
never fails to effect a speedy cure, and
because they have found that there is
not the least danger in giving it, even
to babies, as it contains nothing injur-
ious- Sold by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
All Decide on Smith Center.

The politicians of Colby must have
some unusual attraction concealed
somewhere in the short grass around
the town, which is particularly fetching
for congressional committees. The
PopuliSt committee of the Sixth district
recently held a meeting there and Sc
lected Smith Center as the place for the
convention to name a candidate. Now
comes the announcement that the Re-
publican congressional committee viii
meet there March 10 and select a date
and place for their convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
RADCLIFFE SUBMISSIVE.
Will Serve His Prison Term and Give
Up Both Wives.

New York, March 1.-The proceedings
for perjury against Edward J. Ratcliffe
the actor will be abandoned and he will
soon begin serving his six months SEN
tence for assaulting his wife. Alice De
Lacey Radcliffe. Permission to withdraw
an appeal in the assault case has been
granted by Justice Pryor of the supreme
court.
Radcliffe says he will not oppose either
the suit for divorce brought against him
by his English wife or the one for the
annullment of his marriage with his
American wife, Alice De Lacey Ratcline.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
An Ancient Letter.

I. H IsbeH of Kansas City, Kan. has
given the State Historical society an old
letter to Colonel c. B. Lines of Wabaun-
see, written from Topeka few days be-
fore the sacking of Lawrence, which Oc-
Cured May p, 1856. The following is the
letter;
Topeka. Kan, May Is, 1856
Dear Sir: News has Just come that Col
onels Holiday. Dickey and Govrnor Rob
InSon are now prisoners with the Mis-
sOurians, and that our friends at Law
renee are in want of help. Hope you will
arms you have-come irnnediateiv to To-
peka, and there we will devise the best
plan for operation. Yours respectfully,
(Signed) w r. FROST,
E. H. PENFIELD,
NJ. J. MITCHELL,
Lieutenant Colonel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Its Discussion in Committee of the
Whole is CompIeted.

Washington, March 1.-The sundry. civil
appropriation bill, after a political de-
bate as to railroad influence in the last
national election, has been completed in
committee of the whole and on Mr.. Can
mons motion was reported to the house.
Votes on two propositions were demand
ed in the house: On the amendment
striking out the fund for infOrmers of
violation of internal revenue laws and an
amendment thereto giving employees of
the house an extra months pay. The in
ternal revenue fraud fund was restored
to the Sundry civil bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
PREACHING AND PRACTICE
Should Agree in the Opinion of
Jointists.

A Topeka lawyer who makes prohi-
bition speeches when ever he gets an
opportunity and votes the Republican
ticket on election day, had some work
to do yesterday for the government and
he decided that his spirits needed brac-
ing up. Accordingly. a special envoy
was sent to purchase a half pint of
''forty-rod" at a nearby joint.
Whom is this for?" asked the bar
tender of the city official who was MAX
ing the purchase.
For my friend Mr.. -" mention
ing the lawyers name.
well, can't let you have it for him.
He's dangerous. He is very liable to
make a hOller to the county attorney
and have me arrested, consequently
he'll have to. remain thirsty or sick, or
whatever is the matter with him. Can't
do anything for YOU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Communion Cured.
BROUGHT BACK FROM THE GRAy

BROUGHT BACK FROM THE GRAVE.
Last November Mr.. Joseph James,
painter, of BIS w. Pearl St, IndianapO-
lis, Ind, was at DEATHS door with quick
consumption. Wasted to a skeleton;
his lungs a mass of liberation; his
death was hourly awaited by his doctor
and family. He was kept in a constant
stupor with opium. A friend, thinking
to relieve his terrible cough, gave him a
bottle of Brazilian Balm. Seeing its
wonderful effect, the doctor advised its
continued use. Mr.. James soon after
dismissed his doctor, and depended
on the Balm alone. His recovery was
rapid and complete, and in February he
returned to work His lungs are sound,
and his weight greater than at any time
in his life. His recovery is regarded as
almost a miracle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
FUSION IN IDAHO.
Silver Republicans Ready to Enter
the Combination.

Boise, Idaho. March IA conference
of silver Republicans from all sections
Of the state was held here today. About
so leading men of the party were pres
ent.
After discussion, a resolution was
passed indorsing the recent manifesto
issued by the national chairman of the
silver party, recommending fusion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
GOV. LEEDYs VIEW.
Wall Street Bond Negotiators Object
to War With Spain.

When asked by a visitor yesterday If
he thought there would be war with
Spain, Gov Leedy made the following
characteristic reply:
mo, I don't think there will be war;
at least not right away. The Wall street
spectators in Spanish bonds have
shown no inclination as yet TO have war
declared, and until they do, of course
no action will be taken"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Three Closed Banks.

Three state banks that some time ago
went into voluntary liquidation, today
notified Bank Commissioner Breiden-
thai that all depOsitors had been paid in
full and that the institutions we're now
out of existence. They are the Bank of
Western Kansas, at Garden City; the
State Bank of Miltonvale, and the Scott
Citv hank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
no WHOM rr MAY coNoERN.

NOTICE-TO WHOM IT MAY CON-
CERN-Be it known that my petition is
on file in the office of the probate court
of Shawnee county, Kansas, asking for a
permit to sell Intoxicating liquors at 226
Kansas ave, in the Second ward in the
city of Topeka, Kansas, and the hearing
of the same is set for Tuesday. 9 a. m.
March 18th, 1898.
CHAS. W. KOHL
Topeka, kan. Feb. 18th. 1898.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
MUST BE INDEPENDENCE.
Cuban Junta Will Discuss No other
Basis of Settlement.

New York, March 1.-Horatio Ru-
bens, counsel of the Cuban junta said
today of the reported coming of Senior
Catalina as a peace emissary of the
Spanish government: ''If he comes
here to offer the independence of Cuba,
he will be listened to, but if that is not
his errand, he will not even be received
by the Cuban junta"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Eureka springs. Ark..

AS a summer and winter resort cannot
be surpassed. To this famous all-year-
round resort round-trip tickets are on
sale from all principal cities through
out the country at greatly reduced
rates. Double daily trains via the
Frisco Line A neat little pamphlet
giving detailed description of Eureka
Springs will be mailed free upon appi-
cation to Geo T. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent, 'Fisco Line. St
Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Order for loo Loeomotives.

Altoona, Pa. March 1.-The Pennsyl-
vania railroad company's business is
increasing in the Altoona shops. Or
ders have been given to the shops for
the building of 100 new locomotives.
Freight has been increasing and the
engines will be heavy m0guIs, to be
used on the lines west of Pittsburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

of agitation he has been known to whistle
The Irish WasherWoman" and Yankee
Doodle
Governor Leedy believes that whistIing
rests a mans mind and assists in thought.
He says he whistles only when by him
self, because when other people are pres
ent his entire time is taken up in talking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Annie p:ggg, Commission.

Governor Leedy yesterday commits
stoned Mrs. Annie L. Diggs as state Ii
brarian. Mrs. Diggs' term of Office
commences March q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
A Cocoon Comes.

The State Historical society has recefv-
ed from George w. Shook. editor of the
Echo, Jennings, Kan, silk worm moth
from a cocoon housed December 20 and
Matched February &c The insect arrived
al the Historical society rooms by mail on
the morning of the 18th and has been
placed in the museum of the society.