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The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ANGER AT NEWTON.
Militia Company There Composed of
Business Men Think Their
Rights Ignored.

John c. Nicholson of Newton, law
partner of Judge S. R. Peters, said to-
day that the people of Newton are in
dignant at Governor Leedy for doing
what they are pleased to call an injus-
tice to the K. N. G. company at that
place,as well as other towns in Kansas.
The Newton people are proud of their
militia company. 1t is said to be the
crack company of the state. 1t is ex-
ceHently drilled and has been kept
above the average through the efforts
of P. NJ. HOisington who has advanced
from the ranks to the position of col
onel of the Second regiment. Col. .Hois-
lngton is thorough military man and
a hard worker. The proficiency of the
company, by the Newton people, is
credited to him.
Mr. Nicholson said: 'eThe citizens
and business men of Newton are angry
at the governor. They think he should
have commissioned the officers of the
guard for the war with Spain instead
of seeking new men who have never
been identified with the guard. 1t is
the opinion of our people that had the
governor mobihzed the militia, as did
the governors of other states, ready TO
De called out when volunteers were re-
quested, the militiamen could have gone
to the front as Independent companies
without being compelled to go through
a recruiting office.
Governor Tanner of Illinois declined
TO appoint young Logan because he
was not connected with the guard and
why should Governor Leedy not do
likewise If he did not want to give
the two regiments of militia the prefer
ence, why could he not consolidate them
and then give the volunteers an op-
portun1ty to make up the remaining
regiments requested under the call by
the president
The general impression where I
have been" continued Mr.. Nicholson.
is that the governor has acted lIn-
wisely and that he has taken a stem
which will destroy the guard in kan
sas- Men who work and drill for two
or three years and are turned down
when a chance comes for them to do
something do not appreciate that kind
of treatment and they will not stand
it,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
COON HUNT STOPPED 1T.
Incidents That Detained the Train on
the Snow Shoe Branch.

Altoona, Pa. April 27.-The day ac-
commodation south bound on the Snow
Shoe branch of the Pennsylvania rail-
road ran into Tyrone several hours late
the other day, and a big fat coon, Sc
curely boxed in the baggage car, was
the cause. The train left Snow Shoe
on time, but just after passing Gap
Station the conductor suddenly gave
a franctic pull at the signal cord and
stopped the train.
There's a big coon on that beech
tree up there" he yelled to the brake
man as he jumped off and ran up the
bank toward the woods. The ardor of
the chase sprang up in the breast of
the brakeman, and a few seconds later
he was following the conductor. The
engineer waited a reasonable length of
time for a signal to start, and, failing
to get it, walked back along the train
to see what was wrong. The only mem
ber of the train crew he could see was
the colored porter, who was just dis
appearing over the bank.
Hey, Bill" the engineer cried.
What's the matter? Where's the con-
ductor?"
Got a big coon treed up heah,'' yell
ed the porteH Come up an help cotch
'im''
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Student Brown Suspended From the
Athletic Association.

New York, April 27.-Edward J.
Brown of the University of California,
was suspended indefinitely from the In
ter-collegiate Amateur Athletic asso-
citation last night. Several months ago
Mr.. Brown visited the eastern colleges
as the representative of the University
of California. On his return to Cali
fornia he criticised the standing of east
ern athletes, and in general made
number of statements that were not at
all to the liking of the ter-collegiate
association. At the annual meeting of
the association recently held his case
was taken up, and Mr.. Brown was in
vited to recall his statements. He re-
fused to do so, and has been suspended
as a consequence
In the matter of the application of
Messrs MUTT and Meitzer of the Uni
versity of Iowa for reinstatement in the
A A u, the intercollegiate assoc1a-
ton, to whom the question was re
ferred. decided these men to be ineligi-
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
The Woman's Club.

The Woman's club of Topeka held
it's regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. c. S. Baker, Tuesday afternoon.
There was a large attendance and a
very enjoyable lesson on art was lis
tened to with attention.
Several new members were admitted.
The club was delighted to have a letter
read from Mrs. S. S. Platt, president of
the Woman'S club of Denver, in an
swer to a request written by the sec
hetary that she meet the Woman'S club
of Topeka on the occasion of her visit
here to speak to the Federated clu bS
at Library hall Thursday afternoon.
She said: Il am yours to command to
meet your club. You know my hobby
is the department club and it is a joy
to my heart to hear of a new organiza-
tion of this kind
A called meeting will be held at $50
at Mrs. c. S. Bakers at 1874 Taylor
street and the club will go in a body to
meet Mrs. Platt. All members will
please be present promptly at half past
nine.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
TO BUY THE HOLLAND.
Government to Purchase the Sub
marine Boat For Use at Havana.

Washington, April 27.-Secretary
Long has announced his intention of
purchasing the Holland submarine tor
pedo boat on Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt's recommendation, notwith-
standing an adverse report by the three
naval officers who were delegated to
make an examination of the vessel
The department is convinced that if
the boat were allowed to go the French
government would purchase it.
Mr.. Holland proposes to place the
boat in immediate service at Havana.
He has offered mis- services to the gov
ernment as commander, and says he
can have a picked crew on board and
be in Havana within ten days.
His proposition is to utilize the boat
in blowing up MORO castle. Owing to
the location and peculiar construction
of the fortress he says his boat can do
this without difficulty. The boat can
also be used to great advantage in des-
troying submarine mines in Cuban wa
terS.
Mr.. Hollands offer is under advise
ment at the department. 1t is highly
probable that the vessel will be sent to
Havana to join Admiral SIMPSONS
fleet 1t can be placed on one of the
battleships or cruisers and carried with
out difficulty to Havana harbor, where
it can be put into active service.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Kansas Militia Can Cheer Up a
Bit.
No Doubt That They Will Be
First Accepted
BY GOVERNOR LEEDY
As Volunteers Under the Call
For Men.
Can Simply Reflect Their
Present Officers.
BY GOVERNOR LEEDY

Major General McCrum of the Kan
sas National Guard advises all COM
panies of the state militia to be at the
respective recruiting stations promptly
on the days designated for receiving
recruits and announces that under the
proclamation of Governor Leedy they
will be given the preference and ac-
cepted as volunteers first.
He believes that out of the 1, 400 me1n-
bers of the National Guard in this state
at least 1000 will prove physically able
to go as volunteers. lie also believes
there need be no anxiety on the part of
the officers, stating that at points where
companies enlist the militia officers VIII
undoubtedly be elected as officers of
the volunteer regiment. He argues
that the majority of the volunteers at
such points will be National Guard
members and can control the election
of officers, and that the remaining vol
unteerS will be willing that men with
experience lead the company.
This will practically keep the militia
organization intact, and will put a stop
to the feeling of resentment among the
state militia against Governor Laedy-s
plan in raising the volunteer regiments.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Bread TBS cts, Gem bakery.
"a pictures Csc at Courtney's. N. T.
Mr.. Gamlowsi went to Silver Lake
this morning.
Wall Paper, 300 patterns to select
Cromwell & Jeffers.
Mrs. Julia E. Dolman left today for
her home in Spokane Falls. Wash.
Up to date Picture Framing. Latest
styles of Moulding.
Cromwell & Jeffers.
NJ. S. Evans and daughter Dora of Yer
sailles, Mo-, are spending few days in
town.
Miss I.ibbie Schermerhorn of Hoyt is
the guest of Miss Laura Heber of S24 Mon
roe street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans and family, who
have moved here from Kansas City, Kan.
are living in the Bischoff property, sS5
Jackson street.
Good Shepherd will meet Thursday after
noon at the home of the president, Mrs
Fred lies, 11O4 Monroe street.
The fourth section of the Ladies' society
of the Kansas Avenue NJ. E. church will
meet Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. McNoun, 1923 Polk street.
Mrs G. w Carey and daughter Mamie
left today for their future home in Los
Angeles. Cal, where Judge G. w Carey
A. J. Proudfit will return tomorrow
from oskaIoosa. Ia, He will be aecompa-
who will make an extended visit here.
John E. DoIman, formerly connected
with the legal dep o tment of the Rock
Island, but who is now practicing law in
St. Joseph, Mo-, was in town Sunday Wis
iting his father.
Martha Washington lodge Sons of Her
mann will give a reception this evening in
their hall, 223 Kansas avenue, in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brossemer, who
were married last week.
Mr.. Peitch, a travelling missionary of
the German Baptist church. is the guest
of Rev. and Mrs. Schuff of West Curtis
street. Mr.. Peitch will be in town a
pie of days and will then go to Atchison.
Fairview school will close for the sum-
mer vacation Friday. An appropriate
programme, consisting of songs, recita-
tions and dialogues has been arranged for
this occasion, in which not only the pu-
pills, but many outsiders will take part. A
good time is anticipated by all interested
in this school district.
Mrs. Thomas of Monroe street and son
Ed and Esther Mcfarland spent yester-
day in Silver Lake the guests of friends.
The I. o. o. f. and Rebekahs made a
fine showing in the parade yesterday aft
ernoon. North Topeka was justly proud
of her members. as the float of Harmony
lodge was thought by many to be the pret-
test one.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

afternoon with Mrs. Charles McClint-
ock.
Miss Gertrude Bum of Ottawa spent
Saturday with her sister at Washburn
college.
Mrs. T. E. Bowman will entertain her
class in Ethics Friday afternoon at her
home on West Tenth street.
Miss Jean Frost is going to Lawrence
Friday to attend the Phi Delta party.
She will remain over Sunday, the guest
of Miss Ota Nicholson.
The Vignette club is meeting this af-
ternoon with Mrs. c. T. Spencer
The Camera club met Tuesday even
ing with Mr.. w. E. Swift. Next Tues
day evening the club will give lantern
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Short of
ChilIicothe, Ill, will arrive in Topeka
Friday to attend the certificate recital
at Bethany, Saturday evening.
The regular meeting of the E. T. G.
club was not held Monday afternoon,
but was postponed until next Monday
when it will meet with Miss Susie Gay.
The young ladies of Unity church
who presented the drama, The Snow
Capped Sisters" will repeat the per-
formance at the Reform school in the
Mrs. R. H. Higgins of Pueblo is ex-
pected in Topeka soon to visit her
mother, Mrs. John Prescott.
Mr.. Norman Sterry, son of Judge
Sterry of Los Angeles, Cal, left for his
home Monday after a short visit with
Topeka friends.
Mrs. Allie Barnett of California is
spending the week with Mrs. Harry
Horton.
Mr.. Luce of Chicago spent Tuesday
with Mr.. Ben Criswen.
Mr.. George Huckstead spent Tuesday
in Topeka with Miss Lulu Brockman on
his way from Kansas City to his home
in Wamego.
Mr.. George McClelland spent Sunday
in Kansas City.
E. E. Hopkins of Kansas City was in
town a couple of days this week on bus
mess.
All ladies of the Federated clubs are
invited to attend the lecture by Mrs.
P1att at Library hall Thursday after
noon at 8 O'Clock. Each member of the
Federation has the privilege of taking
one guest with her.
going to Atchison Friday for a few
days visit.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
U. S. DRILL REGULATIONS.
Constant Demand for the Copies and
Few are to Be Obtained.

Ever since there was an intimation
that war would be declared there has
been a constant demand for copies of
the United States drill regulations for
all three branches of the service. Com
paratively few of the regulations for
cavalry and artillery have been in de-
mand but for the infantry all the reg
panies have been on hand were taken
long ago and it is now impossible for
anything but a small quantity to be
had and they are taken as fast as they
arrive.
Before the troops are mobi1ized at
Fort Leavenworth enough copies of the
regulations should be obtained so that
each company may have enough for it's
members as the books will aid mater
tally in the school of the soldier, the
setting up exercises, the school of the
company and the manual of arms.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
OUR FORCE TOO SMALL.
Returned Consul Says It Will Take
More Than 10000 Men to
Whip the Spaniards.

New York, April 27.-''It will take more
than $1,000 men to subjugate the Spanish
in Cuba said James H. Springer, United
States consul al Caibaron, Cuba, who ar
rived in this city today the tramp
steamer Ravensdale. 1.-The Spanish on the
island will be able to raise between 100000
and 100000 men. In my opinion the insur-
10000 men at the most. and they are for
the most part ill provisioned and equipped.
The SpaniardS could have conquered the
insurgents were it not for the rottenness
of the army. Money that is intended for
plies are short, insufficient and bad. The
soldiers are half hearted. half starved and
unwilling fighters. They go out, make
a sortie or an attempt at an attack, and
then come back and claim they have won
victory
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
GIFT TO soTHE TOPEKA
All the Organizations in the City
Wanted to Help.

cit must be understood said I. A.
Strauss, that Topeka lodge No. of
the National Reserve has taken hold
of the matter of presenting the cruiser
Topeka with some appropriate gift with
the idea of getting all Topeka interest
ed in it. 1t must not be from just one
lodge, but from the citizens of Topeka.
Our committee will meet and formulate
plans and will invite all the other So
cieties, lodges, musical organizations
and others to aid in raising money to
purchase the gift. What that gift will
be cannot be stated, as Charles Curtis
will be able to advise us on that point
and is in a better position to know
what would be appropriate. One plan
is to have a dance in Representative
hall and speech-making in Hamilton
hall, charge admittance and use the
money so made in purchasing the gift.
This must not be confined to one or
ganization of people but must be a gift
from Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
MULE TRUST BROKEN.
Dealers Raised the Price and Govern
ment Refuses to Pay.

ST. Louis. April 27.-The government
has broken the backbone of the Mis-
souri, mule trust by refusing to accept
the bids recently sent for furnishing
these animals for the army.
The big dealers in mules in st. Louis
and Kansas City formed a trust of
their own when the demand for the ami
mails became so brisk, and advanced
the price about $25 a head. When the
bids were opened here it was discovered
that there was scarcely twenty cents
difference in the highest and lowest
bids.
The bids were forwarded to Washing
ton and word has been received that
they were thrown out, the newspapers
having announced the trust. Now there
is a wild scramble to dispose of the an
irnals at a good deal lower figure.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
THE VITAL ORGANS.
THE KIDNEYS ARE THE MOST
IMPORTANT EXCRETORY OR.
CANS OF THE BODY.
Morrow's Kidn colds are Known to Be
the Most Wonderful Remedy Ever
Discovered for the Cure of All
Known Diseases of the
Kidneys.

"A remedy that will cause apparently
dead and worthless organs to bristIe
with life, health and energy and to per-
form their functions properly, is truly
a remarkable medicine. Owing to the
extraordinary work demanded of the
kidneys and their natural delicacy, no
remedy can be more a boon to mankind
than the one that will make the kid
neys do their work thoroughly and
without injury to themselves. That
remedy is Morrow's Kidneoids. prepar-
ed in yellow tablet form.
Morrow's Kidneoids have demon
strated that they are the best and
most effcacious remedy in the whole
world for curing those dreadful dis
eases, produced by overworking and
straining those delicate organisms,
known as kidneys.
OF all organs of the body the kidneys
have the most important functions to
perform and therefore, require the
greatest care. Like all machinery they
are able to do little more work than is
their normal portion, but they cannot
stand this incessantly and must not be
imposed upon. They are so refined and
delicate in their structure that the least
over taxing of any other part of the
human body is apt to produce in them
serious troubles, which, if not attend
ed to at once, will lead to serious COM
plications, resulting soon in death.
Eating too much, drinking too much,
irregular habits, lifting heavy weights.
exposing ones self to drafts and bad
weather and thousand and one other
excesses and indiscretions affect the
kidneys, making them sick and puny
and thereby spreading throughout the
system poisons, that would in health be
thrown off.
Morrow's Kidneoids are areveIationto to
the medical profession and pharma cists
both in the process of making them and
their efficacy in all kidney troubles
which they are guaranteed to cure, no
matter of how long standing. They
are as much talked about today as
were X-rayS a few months ago, but the
sphere of usefulness and Importance of
Kidneoids is more reaching and effect
i've.
You can get Morrow's sKidneoids at
for six boxes Sent postpaid by the
Herb Medicine Co., Springfield, O., up
on receipt of price.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

was issued by Governor Leedy last
night:
The date for Leavenworth has been
changed from Friday, April 20, to
Thursday. May s. and for Kansas City
from Friday, April 2s. to Thursday,
April 2s.
recruiting officer will be at King
nesday, May 4; Dodge City, Friday,
May 6; Great Bend, Saturday, May 7.
A recruiting officer will be at Smith
Center Monday. May 2: Norton, Tues
Hays City, Thursday, May 5; Clay Cen
ter, Saturday, May z.
A recruiting officer will be at Column
bus. Monday, May 2; Independence,
May 4; Ell Dorado. Thursday, May 5;
Marion, Saturday, May Z.
A recruiting officer will be at Leroy
Monday, May 2; Osawatomie, Tuesday,
May 8; Leavenworth, Thursday, May 5;
Holton, Friday, May 6.
A recruiting officer will be at Blue
Rapids Monday, May 2; Seneca, We'd
nesday, May 4.
A recruiting officer will be at Salina
Monday, May 2; Emporia Tuesday and
Wednesday, May and 4; the volun-
teers of Chase county to come to said
point on Tuesday, May 3, and the volun-
teerN from WabaunSee county on We'd
nesday, May 4; Usage City, Thursday,
May ..
It has been decided to open the re-
cruiting station at Atchison both Fri
day and Saturday. Atchison county
volunteers are requested to come Fri
day and Doniphan county volunteers
on Saturday.
Those in the southern half of Johnson
county desiring to enlist will report at
the Osawatomie recruiting station.
Those in Marion and Mcpherson coun-
ties desiring to enlist will report at
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
LET PHILLIPS COMPANY GO.
A Petition to the Governor Begging
His Favor.

Captain H. NJ. Phillips company is
working hard to be given a chance to go
to the front. Today 35 members are cir
culating the following petition, and when
the different lists are full it will be pre-
sented/ to Governor Leedy:
Topeka, Kan, April q, 1898.
''To the Hon. j. w. Leedy, Governor of
Kansas:
1--WE, the undersigned citizens of Topeka
and Shawnee county. Kansas, respectfully
petition the acceptance of the company
of volunteers recruited by Captain Phil
lips, as promised by you on the Sth inst
Very respectfully,
:sThe governor has made his promise
that we will be the first to co. said Cap
tain Phillips, "and we are standing by
that PROMISE
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Heavy Fine for Dupree.

George Dupree. the portly colored
ences of many LIQUOR trials, was in pO-
lice court today with his attorney to
answer to the charge of selling liquor
and maintaining a nuisance. Dupree,
of course, entered a plea of not guilty
But the police had the names OF hVe
customers who were seen entering the
place at 1908 Kansas avenue, and they
were subpoenaed- They testified thaI
times, also of bartender at other
times Judge Atchison assessed fine of
500 on Dupree and sentenced him to
80 days in the city jail Dupree, as
11suaI will probably appeal the case to
the district court.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
SPANISH FLEET MUST MOVE.
As Soon as Portugal Proclaims Neu-
trality.

in high diplomatic quarters today that
further doubt existed as to the atti-
tude of Portugal in maintaining neu-
trality This is regarded as especially
important at this time, owing to the
fact that the Cape Verde islands, the
Azores and the Madeiras belong to Por-
harbors and coaling facilities and are
so located as to be of vital service to the
Spanish navy i'll case their use was not
barred by POrtugaPS neutrality.
The neutrality of Portugal will pre-
vent a longer use of the sea islands as
a base of operations for the Spanish
ships, or even a stopping place for them
They will be forced to one of their own
ports, the Canaries probably being the
most advantageous point, now that
Cape Verde and other Portuguese is
lands are closed against them.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
REMEMBERS coLoRED MEN.
Governor Leedy Saving One War
Company for Colored Citizens.

In his call for troops Governor Leedy
has provided for thirty-five companies.
Kansas quota is tl1irty-six companies,
consequently there is a vacancy exist
ing.
1t is rumored that the governor is
holding back the call for the remaining
company for colored men who desire to
enlist.
1t is said that when the requirements
of the present call have been met, the
governor will call for recruits for one
company, exclusively from the colored
citizens of the state.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
FIFE AND DRUM CORPS.
Organized in Topeka Last Night
Young Men Sign the Roll.

A meeting was held last night in the
armory of company m" for the pur-
pose of organizing a fife and drum
corps. The following signed the roll:
Frank c. Smith, Will Thomas. Edward
Wilson, Louis Williams, John Fink Jr
George W. Jones, Charles Knight, Geo.
Edwards. George Jones, who has had
experience as a leader of drum corps,
haveing been with the famous George
w. Cook drum corps of Denver, was
asked to select the men to go with the
first company that goes to the front.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. Charles Blood Smith returned
today from few days visit in Chicago.
She was accompanied by Mr.. Smith
who has been in New York.
The Friendly Whist club is meeting
this afternoon with Miss Belle Thomp-
son.
Miss Hollis and Miss Shelley Barrin-
ger of Bethany spent a day last week
with friends in Kansas City.
Mr.. John Sebastian of Chicago is
spending few days with the family of
Mr.. James L. King.
The Junior AtIanteans met Monday
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Colonel Funston Still Here.

Col. Fred Funston is still in Topeka
waiting for orders. Il think that Fort
LeaVenworth is an excellent place for
the Kansas volunteers to mobilize.
Leavenworth is the officers school of
the army and when Kansas troops ar
rive there they will probably have ex-
cel1ent instructors. The barracks will
accommodate the entire three regi-
mentS"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
WON'T. GO UNDER "aREENIEs."
Major Hudson Would Not Serve Un-
der Officers Who Had Never
Seen Service.

Major J. K. Hudson was asked this
morning if there was any truth in the
rumOr that he had been rendered the
place of major in one of the Kansas
volunteer regiments. There is no
truth whatever in the statement said
Maj Hudson, land what is more, I
would not accept the place of major of
seen service -