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The Holly chieftain., 1898-07-22

@"stAh6 AA thV WAAA0s VOuAa A1NC Alduc
q dull, heavy sound, while the gentle
rnps heard had clear, mellow ring,
like that produced by the vibrations Of
a tuning fork.
After lighting all the matches I had
with me and making as thorough an
examination OF the roof as the brief
Pickering lights would allow. groped
toward the stairs.
Probably half the distance to the
landing was passed when upon my eur
fell the voice, the unearthly voice. the
weird tones Of which / had first heard
in my room downstairs.
1t could not possibly be heard up in
the attic, when speaking in my cham
ber. So then 1t must have the faculty
of being able to change from one apart
ment to another just as the whim seized
1t.
Like the voice which had sounded
downstairs, the tones were intermit-
tent; in the present instance they al
ternated with the rappings.
After standing motionless, with hear
ing strained to the utmost, noticed
that at NO time did the voice and the
rappings sound together.
The few detached words distin-
guished had no possible reference to
myself; nevertheless the voice seemed
to follow me. ! was unwilling to at
tribute the sounds to supernatural
causes, for ! was not believer In the
supernatural. 1t might be that the par
ties who had walled up the cellar found
some Of their plans. whatever they
may have been, upset by my advent,
and bad taken this way 10 frighten me
and cause my departure.
On second thought the idea did not
appear tenable. For II the purpose was
to fighten me. hercer and more ter
rifyin4 demonstration would b used.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
POLITICS AT THE FAIR.
Residences to Be Reproduced
at Omaha.

Omaha, March 1.-THE World Herald
says: Several weeks ago Senator
ThUrstOn, Republican national commit
teenan for Nebraska, and a warm per
SOnal friend of President Mckinley,
started the idea of reproducing on the
grounds of the Transmississippi Expo
sitiOn the Mckinley homestead at Can
ton and filling it with relics and souVen-
irs of the campaign of 1896
The scheme was criticised as an at
tempt to make political capital out of
manifested yesterday when the execu-
tive committee of the exposition grant
ed space for the building free of charge
and entered into correspondence with
Editor March of the Canton repository
regarding it.
The bimetalIists of Nebraska have
accepted promptly the implied chal-
Ienge and will, with the aid of the b1-
metallists of other states, reproduce the
homestead of W. J. Bryan, just as it
appears at Lincoln, and will adorn 1t
with bimetallic trophies and maintain
it during the exposition as a reception
building for all bimetallists. Inasmuch
as politics has been introduced, the bl-
netallists will make the most of 1T and
will distribute from the building liter
ature on enlightened biInetallism. A
local committee of IL prominent bimet-
allists already has been appointed and
an organization will be effected tomor-
row.
The building will be erected by pop
ular subscription. A number OF lists
ed freely Correspondence at once will
be entered into with prominent bimet-
alIistS and newspapers in the states, IN
viting contributions.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
NO WARSHIPS FOR SALE.
If There We're England Would Buy
Them Herself

London, March 1.-THE first lord of
the admiralty, the Hon. George J. Cos
chen. in presenting the naval estimates
to the house of commons today, pointed
out that, with the outlay in naval
works, the expenditure amounted to the
colossal sum of 25.55O, 600 pounds which,
he explained, was even considered mad
equate in some quarters.
Continuing, Mr.. .Goschen explained that
the navy was in a transitional state, to
which many of the admitted deficiencies
were due. Moreover, he added, the gov
ernment was introducing a series of
improvements. The jubilee display had
been great, but the navy had not reach
ed the ideal standard.
Referring to the channel squadron,
Mr.. GOSchen said it was the most pow
erful ever gathered together it's duties
being not only to parade the channel,
but to engage in offensive operations in
times of war.
Continuing, he dwelt upon the quiet
and unOstentatious increase of the
British fleet in China waters by four
vessels from other foreign stations, as
being an instance of the naval prepar-
edness.
Later, Mr.. Goschen said he hoped the
admiralty would not be too hard press
ed to communicate its plans, but he as
Sured the house that in the distribution
of cruisers, for instance the admiralty
had considered carefully the protection
of every trade and every food supply
route, and he trusted that IF times
darkened," the admiralty would have
the confidence of the house and the ad-
miralty would be found doing it's duty.
Rear Admiral Lord Charles BeresfOrd
conservative urged a larger reserve
of men and suggested that Great Brit
ain should buy all the vessels now
building in England for other cOun-
countries.
Mr.. Goschen, in a general defense of
the estima tes, said he thought it would
be better in a time of crisis to complete
an organization of available vessels and
resources than to devote their energies
to building vessels that would not be
ready for three years.
The other powers, he argued, would
meet with the same difficulties as them
selves. Great Britain was still able to
send more ships to sea at short notice
than other nations. If there had been
two or three first class battleships for
sale in England, he would probably
have asked for money to purchase them
but there were none such for sale.
Russia had made great industrial pro-
gress. but the other powers were still
compelled to have recourse to England,
the United States or Germany. He said
he did not think that even those who
had denounced the estimates as the
estimates of prOcrastinatiOn" would
suggest that England should give or
ders for armor to the United states at
the present juncture. (Laughter)
1t is reported in the IObbies that the
Russian imperial ukase ordering the
disbursement of 80 million rubles as ex-
traordinary expenditure for the con-
struction of warships, will cause the
government TO make a considerable in
crease in the naval estimates.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11

suit of the special wheat investigation
made by the department last fall would
indicate that the crop of 1896 was larger
than the department had reason to be
lieve at the time.
The proportion of crop of 1897 shipped
beyond county lines is 50.7 per cent.
The corn in farmers hands as esti-
mated aggregates 1888 0OO 600 bushels OF
AL per cent of last years crop, as
against 1,164, 600, 600 bushels or 51O per
cent on hand on March 1, 1897, and l.
March 1, 1896
The proportion of the total crop ship
ped out of county where grown is esti-
600, 900 bushels. The portion of the total
crop merchantable is estimated at S6-S
per cent.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
WILL MEET AT RELOIT.
Sixth District Republicans to Hold
Their Congressional Conven-
tion June Is.

Colby, March 11.-At the meeting of
the Republican committee of the Sixth
congressional district held here yester-
day it was decided to hold the conven-
tiOn at Beloit on June Is. Six towns
were in the fight for the location but
Beloit was chosen on the fourth ballot.
A. H. Ellis announced that he would
not be a candidate for the third time.
Inc resignation W. j. Sturgis as
chairman of the committee was accept
ed and A. H. Ellis was unanimously
chosen to be his successor.
The basis of representation by coun-
ties was fixed at one delegate at large
and one for each $50 votes or major
traction thereof cast for A. H. Ellis for
congress in 1895. This Will make a con-
ventiOn of 131 delegates, apportioned
among the p counties of the district as
follows:
Cheyenne 3, Decatur 5, Ellis 5, Ellis
worth 8, Cove 3, Graham 3, Jewell IA,
Lincoln Z, Logan 3. Mitchell IL, Norton
z, Osborne 10, Phillips 10, Rawlins f.
Rocks Z, Russell z, Sheridan 5, Sherman
3, Smith 10, Thomas 3, Trego 3, Wallace
2-TOtal 131.
The members Of the committee pres
ent were: A B. Smith, Jewell; ]. r.
Burrow, Smith; J. I. Royce, Phillips; F.
NJ Lockard, Norton; c. Borin, Decatur;
f. NJ Marshall, Rawlins; w. J. Rice,
proxy for w. B. Lockwood, Cheyenne;
James Gordon, Graham; M c. RevilIe
Rocks; r. R. Hays, Osborne; Frank
4hCA@cAA, proxy Tor - j. BaScOn, EIIlS,
G. NJ. HeatOn, proxy for Joe jackson,
Lincoln; Park Mitten, Logan; Chas. e.
Hall, proxy for George Holland, Russell;
|. L. Purcell, proxy for DR.. A. B. Jones,
Trego; Lew Headley, proxy for w. H.
Haskell, Smith; Lester Perry, Wallace;
F. s Hazelton, proxy for J. c. Brown,
Norton; Frank McIvOr, Sheridan; c.
NJ. Heaton, Lincoln; M A Chambers,
Sheridan; E. J. Scott, proxy for e. S.
Knight, Sherman; r. M McGongaI,
Thomas; c. J. Evans, Ellsworth; o. B.
Jones, Cove.
Among the candidates present were
H. L. Pestana of Russell, w. H. Smith,
and w. A. Reeder of Phillips, who are
after McCormick's seat in congress,
were on hand to mingle with the visi-
tors. Albert Hemming of Rawlins, the
other avewed candidate for congress,
was not present. John Seaton, w. E.
Stanley and W. c. Edwards. candidates
for governor, c. c. Mccarthy, Frank
Grimes and J. S Wilkin, candidates for
treasurer, George A. Clark candidate
for secretary of state, A H. MCGEE,
candidate for auditor and George Case,
candidate for lieutenant governor.
Pension Agent Cyrus Leland Dis
trict Attorney I. E. Lambert, and Geo.
Findlay were also present.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
RAILWAY FEDERATION.
Is at Last Perfected and Includes
Four Brotherhoods-

Chicago, March 11-An organization
to be known as the Federation of Amer
lean Railway Employees was perfected
today. 1t seeks to bring all organized
railway employees into one central body.
The movement has been pending and
formulating for the past two years. It
eliminated today in the meeting of T.
p. Sargent, grand master of the Broth
erhOOd of Locomotive F'iremen; p. H.
AIOrrissey, grand master of the Broth
erhOod Of Railway Trainmen; w. v.
Powell. grand chief of the Order of Rail-
way Telegraph operators and E. f.
Clark, grand chief of the Order of Rail
way Conductors. They elected the fol-
lowing officers; Chairman, E. Z. Clark;
vice chairman, P. H. -BfOrrissey; secre-
tary, w V. Powell, Peoria.
The four organizations represented at
the meeting are the only ones at pres
ent who will have any part in the fed
GRAFTON. The object of the federation
is when differences between an en-
plOye of one of the organizations and
employing railway can not be settled
by the local body, the latter shall call
TO its assistance the federation, which
shall use all it's influence to settle the
differences, or to order a strike if it
shall be deemed necessary.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
STATE POSTAL BANKS.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal Has
Prepared a Bill Providing
for Them.

When the legislature meets next Jan
uary, Bank Commissioner Breidenthal
will have a bill ready providing for the
establishment of postal saving banks,
to be under the direction of the state
and patterned after the proposed gov
ernment postal saving banks. Mr..
BreidenthaI is now spending his leisure
time in the preparation of the bill
Commissioner BreidenthaI believes
that a large per cent of the surplus
money in the state is stored away be-
cause of lack of confidence in the pres
ent banks, which would become a part
of the circulating medium of the state
If postal savings banks were in opera
ton.
A bill providing for placing all build
ing and loan companies and trust COM
panies under the supervision of the
state bank commissioner is also being
prepared by Commissioner BreidenthaI
and will be introduced at the next ses-
sion of the legislature.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
NO FREE HOMESTEADS.
House Rejects Every Senate Amend
ment to the Indian Bill.

Washington. March 11.-After a de-
bate in the house which lasted more
than five hours. the senate amendment
TO the Indian appropriation bill prOvid-
ing for the free entry of ceded Indian
lands was nOn-cOncurred in by vote of
90 to 136. The friends of the free home
clause made a gallant struggle. but
they met the opposition of some of the
prominent leaders on the Repu bHcan
side, NIeSsrs. CirOsvenor, Dalzeu, and
Payne, and they were further weakened
by the fact that many of the friends of
the proposition were alienated by the
belief that, as drawn, the amendment
would work injury to the agricultural
colleges of the country.
The senate amendment for the ratifi-
cation of the Seminole treaty was also
noncOncurred in after the substitute
proposition offered by the cOnferees to
ratify the KiOWa. COmanche and sApa-
che treaty had fallen under a point of
order. The action of the house sends
the bill back to conference, with non
concurrence on all the senate amend
meutS.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
WHAT DO YOU DRINK?
Many Kidney Troubles Traced to Poi
sonOus Beverages-AR Remedy
Discovered.

The enormous increase in the con-
sumption of all kinds of beverages re-
gardless Of their ingredients has re-
suited in material increase in the
number Of people with disOrdered kid
neys. this fact being attested by lead
ing physicians who report a constant
increase in the number of patients af-
h4cted with this trouble
Many of the popular drinks of the
day being composed of essential oils
and cOloring matter contain a sediment
of a highly deleterious character. This
matter lodges in the kidneys retarding
their action and making it impossible
for them to filter the blood as nature
intended. AS a result the blood is fore
ed to carry its impurities through the
system over and over again until every
function is deranged and disease takes
q hand
It does not require a physician's
knowledge to recognize the symptoms
of disOrdered kidneys. Dull pains in
the back. sallow skin, continuous head
ache. loss of flesh and the absence of
ambition are positive indications which
no one should neglect
Although physicians have long realiz-
ed the growing danger of kidney trou-
oles they seemed unable to provide an
adequate remedy, until John Morrow,
an eminent chemist. of Springfield, Ohio
after long research succeeded in pro-
0ucing, under the name of NIorrow's
kldneOids, a remedy that promises to
upset all previous methods of treating
the kidneys.
NAofIOW klQneOldS are composed of
peculiar combination of remedial
agents the full strength of which have
been concentrated in small pills They
act directly on the weakened kidneys
eliminating all poisonous deposits
strengthening the tissues. reorganizing
Ine functions. The fact that nearly all
diseases have their origin in the blood
coupled with the knowledge that the Of
nee OF the kidneys is to filter the blood
OF an eHete matters, the retention of
which result in the most serious conse-
quences make obvious the Importance
CT such a discovery
Ihe results obtained from the use of
Morrow's Kidneoids even when taken
without a physicians direction have
Deen SO remarkable as to justify the
sFautude OF the entire world being laid
at the door of this scientff7c discovery
Morrow's Kidneoids are now on sale
If not to be had of your dealer. thev
viii be sent postpaid on receipt Of 80
cents per box or 6 boxes for 81 SO by the
Herb Medicine Co.. Springfield, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
SSO,OOO,OOO FOR THE NAVY
And New Vessels, Dry Docks and Ar
NOR Yet to Be Considered

Washington, March 1.-THE naval
appropriation bill has been practically
completed by the house committee on
naval affairs, save as to the question Of
increases in the navy, dry docks and
armor plate.
Chairman Boutelle stated that he
might report the bill to the house by
Saturday and if not it will go in early
next week.
There have been few changes from
the estimates. and the bill viii involve
in the neighbOrhoOd of thirty millions
of dollars, aside from new vessels dry
docks and armOr. The increases al
lowed are such as to meet the gradual
development Of the service. The gen
eral item for construction and repair,
just passed on, aggregates 81. 500, 600,
identical with the estimates. This in
cIudes about s37O,0O0, a material in
crease, for improved machinery at the
shops The amount also is exclusive
of the specific apprOpria tions to the va
rious construction plants, etc. There
is also a horizontal appropriation pro-
posed of $50, 900 to each of the yards ex-
cept the Puget Sound station. in lieu
of the general estimate of $500, 600. The
estimates for the naval academy at An
napolis go through practically un-
touched
There was a long discussion in COM
mittee over the additional land wanted
for the Port Royal. S. c., station, but
appropriation of $40, 300 for the pur-
poses was finally allowed.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
MORE THAN THE PLAGUE.
Was Behind the Recent Rioting at
Bombay.

Bombay. March 11.-Search parties
examined all the houses in the riot dis
tricts today They found 25 persons
suffering from the plague and some ri
Oters.
The authorities believe that the heads
of the Julai committee instigated the
riot for other than plague reasons. 1t
is understood that a general rising and
murder of Europeans were originally
projected for today.
The town is now quiet, but the pa
trolling continues.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
A COWBOY TOURNAMENT
Closes the Fort Worth Meeting o1
Texas Cattle Raisers.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 1.-THE
twenty-secOnd annual meeting of the
Texas cattle raisers ended with a cow
boys reunion. Fully 10000 people were
assembled but the sport was somewhat
disappointing for the field was crowded
and the steers had little chance to run.
One of the bronchO busters and horse
breakers, Jim CromatOr, was thrown
from his horse and stepped on, break
ing three ribs.
The rOping prize was won by Fred
Baker of San Angelo, in 81 seconds,
breaking the worlds record. Many of
the cattlemen have returned home.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
MORE RUSH ORDERS.
Government Wants the New Torpedo
Boats at Once.

Baltimore, Nd, March 1.-THE torpe-
do boats being built by the Columbian
Iron works are wanted by the govern
ment at once. Mayor Ma1ster. who is
president of the company, received a
telegram from the navy department to-
day saying that the Rodgers must be
turned over within a week, that the
Mckee must be ready within 30 days.
and that work on the submarine boat
Plunger should be pushed as rapidly as
possible.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
New Bedford Socialists Unite.

New Bedford, March 1.-THE four 10
cal alliances of Socialists in this city
have formed the Social Trade and La
Dor District Alliance One of the or
ganizatiOns is composed of Bohemians
and Germans. The Socialist party has
received over $3.50 for distribution
among the members in this city who
are on strike. It has been decided to
pay to each member one dollar at once,
further disbursements to be made la
ter
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
TO PRAY FOR PEACE.
American Peace Society Sets Apart
Next Sunday for the Purpose.

Boston, March lin view of the
strained relations between the United
States and Spain and the possibility of
a rupture between them, the American
Peace society, through it's general sec
retary, Dr. Trueblood has asked the
Associated Press to make known it's
request that prayers be offered in all
the churches throughout the nation on
next Sabbath, that the God Of peace
may deliver the nation from the dire
calamity of war, with all its present
and future disastrous consequences to
the people"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Bread Riot in spain.

Madrid. March 11-There has been a
bread riot at the village of Pobalederra
Del Vale, in the province of Seamora.
The gendarmes interviewed three of
whom and two rioters We're wounded
before the disturbance was suppressed.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
KRTGER'S LOOK AHEAD.
Dom Paul Sees Troublesome Times i
the Future.

Pretoria, March 1.-THE prospect
that England may become involved
with European powers is eagerly dis
cussed here.
During the debate in the Voksraad
TODAY over the scheme for the cold stOr-
age of meat, President Kruger, sup
porting the project said:
There are troublesome times ahead,
and he pointed out that the Transvaal
is now depending upon foreign cOun-
tries for provisions.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
SOME WHEAT LEFT.
Government Estimates That the
Farmers Still Have 121,ooo,ooO
Bushels.

Washington, March 1.-THE cOnsoH-
dated returns of the different crop re-
porting agencies of the department of
agriculture, made up to March 1, show
the wheat reserve in farmers hands on
that date to have been the equivalent
about I21. .OO0, 600 bushels. This is 3d.
600 900 bushels in excess of the farm re-
serve reported one year ago, but the re-
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
z. G. Stockyards Business.

The Kansas City Stocl1yards company
is the largest corporation to SO far
make a report to the secretary of state.
The report shows that the gross earn
ings for 1897 We're 81, ,146 440. which was
an increase of $123,570 over the gross
earnings of the preceding year. The
dividends paid in 1897 amounted to
S442. So. 80 with q SURPLUS of $291. .55S. 19.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Seventh District Populists.

Hutchinson, March 1.-THE Populist
congressional committee of the Seventh
district met here yesterday to fix the
time and place for holding their conven-
ton. Hutchinson was chosen and May
19, was fixed as the time. The basis of
representation is one vote for every %
votes or major fraction thereof cast
for Jerry Simpson in 1896 and one dele
gate at large, no county to have less
than three delegates.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
OPENS THE YANG-TSE.
The Valley of China's Big River No
Longer Closed.

Shanghai, March n.-An English
steamer has successfully ascended the
Yang-Tse rapids as far as Chung King,
province of SEE Chewin, at the junction
of the Kia Kiang with the Yang-Tse,
thus opening to navigation the most
fertile tract of the Yang-Tse valley.
The Chinese authorities have an
nounced their intention to remove all
obstacles with dynamite.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
India win Sell Wheat.

London, March 1.-THE Calcutta corre-
Spondent of the Times says: Experts
estimate that a million tons of wheat will
be exported from Cawnpore. Wheat for
April delivery is selling at rupees 6
annas per so pounds, against an average
rate in past years of rupees IA annas.
No such price was ever touched before.
and the cultivators viii benefit greatly
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
REBELS WIN VICTORY.
Great Britain Sends a Cruiser to the
Philippines.

London, March 1.-THE Hong Kong cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says it is
reported there that the Philippine rebels
have captured Bolinio, near Manila. The
land telegraph lines connecting Manila
with the cable at Bolinio have been cut.
According to the same correspondent,
the British cruiser Edgar will sail for Ma
Mia this morning.
The report of rising at Bolinfo, near
Manila. Philippine islands, is confirmed
officially. A portion of the garrison has
been besieged, but there has been no one
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Republican Convention Dates.

The Republican congressional con
sention dates are as follows:
First district-Horton, April u.
Second-Ottawa, May 8.
Third-Independe April 6.
Fourth-Emporia, Nay TO-
Fifth-BeIleville April IS.
Sixth-BeIoit, June Is.
Seventh-Hutchinso Mays5.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Are Yon Going TO Calforniap

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa Fe route limited train passes
through Topeka west bound every Sun
day. Tuesday and Thursday. and runs
to Los Angeles in ffty-four hours. with
through sleepers to principal California
cities
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Ed Howe Finds a Reason.

The Republican convention went to
Hutchinson because Topeka was wide
OPEN The wide OPEN condition of
topeka scared the Republicaus.-At
son Globe.
This must have been it. In the alb
sence of any other good reason, this
one may be taken into consideration.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Mayor Jones Renominated.

Kansas City. Mo. March 1.-THE Re
publican primaries held here yesterday re-
suited in the renominat ton of Mayor
James NJ. Jones, who received q ma iOri-
ty over two other candidates for mayor.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-11
Weather Indications.

Chicago. March 11.-For Kansas: Gen
orally fair tonight and Saturday; var
liable winds.