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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
8 LITTLE PICKANINNIES
Standing in a Row Before Judge
Atchison for Hopping on Cars.

Nine little piclxaninnies sat on the
bench in front of Judge AtchlSOn- Ihey
all looked sOrrowful and not at all jolly
like they did yesterday when they all
rode in from South Topeka in the pa
troll wagon with officer RuclSer, who IS
himself colored and who had his hands
full to keep the herd of black sheep
from stampeding when the wagon call
ed for them. When the nine filed into
the court room the station house cat
jumped from the floor to the desk and
from the desk to the top of the door
casing and looked down at the crowd in
wonder with a swelling tail. sergeant
Owens called on them to deposit their
Valuables and nine pockets full of mar
bles were offered him.
Deems mighty fine CHIMES, mister
said one.
Il guess you had better keep those, -
said Owens when he found the only
pail at the station had the bottom
out.
Are you guilty or not guilty, Of
jumping on moving trains?" asked
Judge Atchison of pickaninny No. One.
Use not guilty, sar,' and he proved
it. Then there were eight.
Z amt guilty" said No. Two but he
could not prove it and he went to the
rock pile for five days, then there were
seven.
I come up from Carbonate to see
my folks" said NOThree, and he proved
it, then there were six.
Odd numbers seemde to be unlucky
and the next will stop with the wearerS
Oh the green LOL I'VE NAdy5a ALGA LACA
were five.
L was jist er playin' marbles" said
the next, and Officer Rucker shook his
head. The prisoner proved it and then
there were four.
Mister, All works in ali mill and All
don't want ter break rock said No. s..
He received the mercy of the court
with happiness all over his face and
then there were three.
The next one proved that he had not
seen a train for a week and then there
were two. The two drew straws to
see who should be the next to stand up
and the one who did said he was a stu
dent and wanted to go to school He
was allowed to go and then there was
one. Just one little pickaninny. He
was the smallest of the crowd and he
looked pale, or tried to, and Judge
AtchisOn ran his hands through his
hair, Attorney Bird looked very SOL
emn and Chief Steele thought it was
time to explain so he informed the
court that the railroad men complained
that boys jumped on the trains and it
must be stopped. Pickaninny No. 8,
though last and least twisted his rag
ged cap in his hands and Judge Atchi-
sons heart was touched He let him
off and then there was none. The sta
ton cat came down from the top of the
door. Jailer Dagg shouted Erin go
bragh,'' an Irish tramp followed the
string of Africans out of the door and
the court quit business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
RAID ON HAVANA.
Gomez's Army Headed for the Cuban
Capital

Havana, via Key West, Fla, March
17.-Important advices from the insur-
gents show that Gen. Maxine Gomez
has sent a mission to the insurgents
chiefs in middle and western Cuba tel
ling them of a great movement that is
likely to go through successfully. Gen.
PandO, at Santiago de Cuba, ordered
the Spanish generals, Castellanos and
Teneque to trap the insurgents, mum ber
ing from $500 to 1000 under Menical.
Capote and Cebreco, in Puerto Principe
province. His plans, he supposed were
perfect, but the insurgents f1anked the
Spanish and are now moving toward
the JucarO trocha. If able to get
through, as they have done before by
the use of dynamite, these leaders and
large force are expected to raid Matan-
zas, Havana and possibly Pinar Del
Rio during the next Is or II days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
LOCAL MENTION.

DR.. Albert Rose and F. M. Rose left
today for Manhattan, Kan.
Mr.. Ettensen says that he is more
than pleased with business since his re-
turn to Topeka why everybody that
comes in to the store seems to me car
ries away a bundle"
At o'clock Wednesday evening the
fire department was called to Twelfth
and Kansas avenue where a barn
owned by L F. Keefer was on fire. A
oolOred man named Winchester rents
the place. The fire was extinguished
before the firemen arrived. The dam
age was trif1ing. The barn is occupied
as a dwelling house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

from their fellow survivors and friends,
the following officers of the Maine left
last night on the Plant line steamer
Olivette, via Tampa, for the destina-
lions indicated after their respective
names:
Lieutenant C. F. Holman, New York;
Lieutenant John T. Blandin, Baltimore;
First Lieutenant of Marine Albert w
Cattlin, Newburgh; Lieutenant George
Blow, Chicago; Cadet Washington,
Goldsboro, N. c.; Cadet Crenshaw,
Greenville, Ala, and Boatswain Lar
kins, Philadelphia:
All expressed the keenest pleasure at
starting for their homes after the ter
rible experience of the explosion and
the wearisome delay that has followed
it. With the exception of Lieutenant
of Marines Cattlin they are ordered to
their homes to await orders. Lieuten-
ant Cattlin is to report by telegraph to
Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City. March Il.
WHE SSIc S6 saS,5 high So No S5d
S51kc: No. l red, s91a094c: No. 2. 92q931kc;
No. g. SS1Ac; No. 2 spring, S69STc; No. 3.
S3dS7c.
CORN-steady to &c lower. No. mix
ed. 25sl G26c.
RYEHigher. No. 2, 26c.
HAY-Fairly active, firm Choice tim
othy $S.5e09; choice prairie, SOL 25.
BUTTER-Steady. Creamery, 15Q1Sl2c;
dairy, 14Q16c.
EGGS-Steady. Fresh, Sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

Chicago, March II.
HOGS-Estimated receipts of hogs to-
and strong. Light So 70@3.9 mixed. $3.75
"a; heavy. 50. 750405; rough. SO. 1913 50.
CATTLE-ReceiDt 9. 019. Steady. BeeveS.
50. sOd5. 50: cows and heifers, 81. 20d4. 80;
Texas steers. IS. 60d4. 80; stockers and feed
ers, s.. 406D4.50.
SHEEP-Receipts Is 900. Market steady.
Native sheep, S325Q4.65; westerns, $500
400; lambs. S405.40.
Yesterdays official:
HOGSEReceipts, 25, $40: shipments, 5,2S7.
CATTLE-Receipts, 16, 1872; shipments. A.
sHEEP-Receipts HOY; shipments. l.
425.
Estimated receipts of hogs tomorrow,
q 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding prOmptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys
back and every part Of the urinary
passages in male or female. 1t relieves
retention of water and pain in passing
1t almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure, this is your rem
edy. Sold by Geo. w. Stansield, go
Kansas avenue, and Sim Drug cornpa-
ny. 6O7 Kansas avenue. druggists, To-
DeBa. Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Millions Given AWAY.

Tt Is certainly gratifying to the public
TO know Of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering The proprietors of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great med
icine; and have the satisfaction of know
ing ii has absolutely cured thousands of
hopeless cases Asthma, bronchitis
hOarsenesS and all diseases of the throat
chest and lungs are cured by it. Call on
Swift & Holiday, druggists, and get a
trial bottle free Regular size. soc and 81
Every bottle guaranteed or price refund
ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
DIR. EMBREE LEAVES.
Telegram Asking Him to Preach at
Bridgeport Sunday Next Hur-
ries His Departure.
!; His Departure.

DR.. A. S. Embree left Topeka for
Bridgeport, Conn, on the fast mail last
night.
The departure of DR.. Embree could
not have been more quiet. In fact the
majority of his friends and members
of his congregation expected him to
leave on the afternoon train today
There was no demonstration whateV-
er and no one went to the depot to bid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
MARINES HUSTLED ABOUT.
Orders to Enlist 473 More Men Re
ceived at Nez York

New York, March IA detachment
of 80 marines were hurriediy sent away
today from the marine barracks at the
New York navy yard. They will join
the cruiser Newark at League island
navy yard.
Richmond also at League island, were
taken to Jersey City on a tug.
1t was announced at the marine bar
racks today that an order for the i'm
mediate enlistment of 473 men, had been
received from Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. H. B. Hettinger, Indianapolis, IN
diana, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle I was severely af-
f1icted with rheumatism. I finally tried
tism, and in days could walk without
my cane; two bottles cured me sound
and well. take great pleasure in rec
ommending the Mystic Cure to all who
are afflicted with rheumatism" Sold by
Swift & Holiday, Druggists, 52S Kan
Ave, Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
A LITTLE FARTHER OFF.
Proximity of U. s. Fleet Interferes
With SPANS Business in Cuba

circulated here that Spain has request
ed the United States to remove the fleet
now at the Dry Tortugas and Key West
to a greater distance from the Cuban
coast on the ground that it's presence
interferes with the autonOmists in in
ducing the insurgents to lay down their
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Anti-Cartoon Bin KiIled.

Albany. n. Y, March 1.-THE Els
worth newspaper bill was re-commit-
ted to the senate judiciary committee
SOL y ~ +f7~ E~trod GERS request. This
probably kills the biss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
SPANISH BONDS ADVANCE.
Gain of Nearly One Cent Shown Over
NIGHT

London, March lion the stock ex-
change today the opening prices of
Spanish As was 55 SIG against 547s at
the close of the market yesterday.
Madrid, March 17.-When the bourse
opened today Spanish As were quoted at
1870 an advance over the closing price
of yesterday which was 74S0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

Don't annoy others by your coughing
and risk your life by neglecting a cold
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds. Group. grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. G. W. Stans6eld, 632
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

J. H. Gregg, of Dundee, Kas., writes
my little daughter who has been trou-
bled with Group ever since she was
three months old, I have never found
anything to relieve her until I tried
Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, and that
has cured her entirely. I think it is the
best COUGH Syrup on the market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scalds, injuries, eczema or skin
diseases may secure instant relief by
using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is a great Pile remedy. G. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
NORTH CAROLINA ALL RIGHT.
The Governor Says She Can Furnish
245, 900 Men for War.

Raleigh, N. c., March 17.-Governor
Russell has received a message from
President Mckinley asking how many
troops the state could furnish in case of
hostilities. The reply of the governor
gave the number at 245 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Sugar and Coffee.

New York. March II.
SUGAR-Raw. barely steady; fair re-
filming, $3.50; centrifugal 90 test, 41sc; re-
fined quiet: crushed, 53sc; powdered,
5-16c; granulated, 51sc.
COFFEE-Weak and nominal. No. Z,
57sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka PeO-
pie and Visitors ia Town.

Gan communications to this department
must give the full name and address OF
the writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions Of social affairs will not be
publiShed.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Ranges Of Prices on Stocks.

Furnished by tie W. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain. Provisions
and Stocks Ito West Sixth Ave, Topeka
New York March II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

We do mending and sew on buttons
free Of charge Peerless Steam Laundry.
Whitmere Bros.s BARRIERS. TS5 Kan. ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

Colds quickly caught are more quickly
cured by Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Ranges of Prices.

Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com
mission Co.. Brokers in Grain. Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka.
Kan.
Chicago, March II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
AN OMNIBUS MOVE
MADE TODAY THAT
PRESAGES WAR

Continued from Fifth Page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co., before 10
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17

Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provision
and Stocks, no West Sixth Ave, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-17
Chiceeo Livestock Market.

LAX-Cash. S1.1S1bM1.I9: cash north
tern, $1.24; May. $1.22; September, 81. o.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
From the Philadelphia 1nu.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Let Pennsylvania go Democratic in No
vember, and mark the effect that that
victory will produce In the country. 1t
will stir up Bryaris m in its most virulent
form. The influence of Pennsylvania
could not fail to be most important IN
that direction.
There was an independent fight in 1882
and the Republicans of Pennsylvania per-
mitted so good a n an as General Beaver,
now member of the Superior court, and
also a member OF the commission appoint
cd by the president to investigate the con-
duct of the war TO be defeated for gov
ernor. 1t is true that four years later
Pennsylvania. thoroughly ashamed OF it.
self, took up General Beaver and made
him governor by a large majority, but in
1889 he was beaten, and the influence OF
that Democratic victory gave encourage
ment to every Democrat and produced a
Cleveland in 1884.
In 1890 there was another independent
fight. and again the news was flashed
throughout every state that Pennsylva-
mia had broken away from its Republ-
can moorings and had cast it's lot with
Democracy. In 1892 Cleveland was again
elected. and he brought into force that
deadly tariff bill and the Democratic ma
jority pushed to the front its free silver
schemes and the Nation was tottering
upon the verge of bankruptcy until 1895,
when Mckinley was elected.
In the light of history, how can any one
say that a state election is of no national
importance? Just as sure as jerks carries
Pennsylvania in November the whole
campaign of free trade and free silver
will have TO be fought over again in 1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
Another Proposed Centennial.

1t is proposed AT Washington TO
commemorate in 1900, i'm some way
suitable to the events significance,
the centennial anniversary of the es-
tablishment of a permanent national
capital. In view of the coincident
holding of the Paris exposition it is
not contemplated to organize a worlds
fair nor has the exact style of observ-
ance been determined as yet; but it
is felt-and properly--that the occa-
sion should not he permitted to 90 by
without some kind of conspicuous
notice.
The transfer of the capital from
Philadelphia to Washington was be-
gun Immediately after the adjourn
ment of congress May 20, 1900, and
was accomplished within a few weeks;
but, as the Washington star points
out, lowing to the inadequate. anti
quated facilities for travel the pill
grimage of the government officers TO
their new official home was necessar-
lly slow. They came in squads, by
stage coaches. The archives of the
government were brought around in
calling vessels, the number being un-
certain. Nor is there any exact rec
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
COLONEL STONES PLATFORM.

1t will be my purpose when elected 10
90 conduct myself as to win the respect
and good will OF those who have opposed
me as well as those who have given me
their support. | shall be the governor
of the whole people of the state. Abuses
have undoubtedly grown up IN the leGls-
laturc which are neither the fault OF one
party nor the other. but rather the
growth OF custom Unnecessary inNesu-
cations have been authorized by commit
tees resulting in unnecessary expense 10
the state. 1t will be my care ANA pur-
pose to correct these and other eEllS IN 50
far as | have the power. 1t vii! be my
purpose while EOvernos Of Pennsylvania,
RS 1t has been my purpose in the public
positions that ! have held with Gods
help, to discharge my whole duty. The
people are greater than the parties to
which they belong. ] am only jealous OF
their favor. | shall only attempt to win
their approval and my experience has
taught me that that can best be done by
an honest modest. daily discharge of
public dutl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29

great. A defeat on this basis would
not permanently injure Roosevelt but
IT might and probably would have
discouraging effect for many years to
come upon the morale of politics in
general.
1t is worthy of note In reference to
the Roosevelt canvass that while the
law breakers and the tough element
are against Teddy to a man, those
professional apostles of pure ideals,
the Mugwumps, are by no means uni
ted in his support. If he Is elected
it will have to be by the aroused con-
science and good judgment OF clean
citizens without particular respect TO
party; that is to say, he will have to
have the bulk Of the Republican vote
and a big lift from the Independents
beside. 1t is indeed an interesting sit
uation which justly commands nation
al attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
Important Questions.

It is the opinion Of all well-informed
persons. not only in the United states
but in foreign capitals. that no people
have ever been called upon to face as
n result OF victorious war against a
foreign foe administrative problems
calling for higher quality Of tact. pa
tience and broad craftsmanship than
those which row confront the
American people Providence has
aIt H..rre them duties which
.a v..N ways are unfamiliar
.n. ....s yet which cannot be
-H"'.# " Ut q display Of COwardice
r'tru H.H.. . their character and their
'"H'.r.r. 70 are in for the govern
,o.HI .. H..s Rico. Hawaii. Cuba at
'.a-. t. line, and very probably
'Ha f..wn les; and we must give
.u.t"ar .. N.v we arc going to should
.. .H. ..... 'biity.
l.II.... ......~" this new field oC
..'N ..u .. .'u... in the white house
..t they ...r.. u made effective un-
H.I rH.t'.. .r ... dCd for by congress.
'', ". ... '...t that any intelligent
a"o fn.r.,...".H \merican questions
tU. .h"I. .. " lam Mckinley and
N.- -. .....r. 'abinct to come as
l... 'u ..."D. .'.... the best policies as
4..0". r.,a .., Tho are guided by
niAn .'U.. .,u.. ity patriotism and a
-.nr. .. N.' .r.' dependence upon AL
1.s.'" t.. .. he wisdom and pru-
a.g.- -t ... .s.. ltive would go for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29

ord. thus far disclosed, Of the date OF
their arrival" circumstance which
gives generous margin of choice rel
ative to the day of chief commemora-
tion. The Fourth OF July would be a
ntting date for the eliminating exer-
cises of the centennial were II not that
the temperature OF Washington at
that time is unsuited to the assem-
blage of large crowds. Postpcnement
until September or October would for
this reason be preferable.
This matter is ut present in its in
cipicncy. Suggestions from the coun-
try are now in order. If celebration
Is decided upon 1t must be national
in scope and the people OF all the
states must evince their interest in it
in a practical manner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
BEARING FALSE WITNESS.
From the Lar caster New Era.

From the Lar caster New Era.
There is nothing in the record of Colonel
Stone to Justify any fair-minded man in
doubling his sincerity; and yet Wan
amaker and Swallow, who profess
to be teachers of the moral law.
persist in bearing false witness by
practically declaring. day after day,
and night after night, that Colonel
Stone is dishonorable man, who has no
regard for his word! Mr.. jerks is meas
urably eXcusable for doing the same
thing, for he is q Democrat of the dis
honest-dollar school, and a lawyer besides,
and you know It is the business of law
yers to make white appear black.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29

the South and West. almost without
exception, will be free-silver men,
elected on that issue, and they will
control the Democratic caucus of the
house. Business men, people of pro-
perty, laboring men who want their
wages paid in the best money, should
reflect seriously this fall before they
allow party prejudices or party afiilia-
tions to trap them into voting to place
the house of representatives in control
of an irresponsible combination of free
silEerites, Populiets and Democrats"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
An independent Judiciary.

The spirit of protest which sprang
into place with tremendous force in
New York city when it became known
tFat the Democratic party, obeying
Richard Croker. had undertaken to
punish an upright Judge of long and
honorable service because he would
not accept boss dictation is one of the
healthiest signs of the times. The
prime movers in the effort to teach
Crokerism a lesson and to nut the
judiciary so high above its reach that
no party boss will hereafter try to
lay profanng hands upon the spotless
symbol of the bench are Democrats
who recognize no party ties in an issue
which reaches so deeply into the in
tegrty of American institutions.
The Republican party in Lacfawan-
ma county this year aid not make the
mistake which the Democratic party
made in New York when it set forth
to foreclose a partisan mortgage on
the bench Its Endorsement of Hon.
T.. w. Gunster in response to the vir-
tually unanimous petition of the Lack
awanna bar served public notice that
it regarded the bench as a place too
sacred to be wantOnly disturbed by
partisan conflict and factional broils.
Its appeal to the people for ratification
of it's course is made to their good
judgment and reason, not to prejudice
or the spirit Of party strife. 1t did Il
just and proper thing, an act in line
with the best sentiment and opinion
of the country, ard it is content to
let its action stand without apology.
The author of the free text book bill,
Hon. John u. Farr, is good man to
keen in the state legiSlature
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29

The f1remen of the Twentieth Sem
the measure known as the firemens
pension bill do not forget the fact that
Senator Vaughan had charge of this
bill In the senate, where ii was passed
unanimously. As foreman of Eagle
Engine company. No. ., the senator
was In position to appreciate the JUS
tice and humanity of this wise meas
ure and the result attests his fidelity
to duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-10-29
A QUEER TRADE.
From the Hartford Current.

Politics is a queer trade. The Demo-
Gratis, who have not had language enough
to ridiCule and denounce the 'independ-
ents" in New York, are now welcoming
them with both arms and apOlogizing for
not having more to do it with; while the
independents, who were out of words for
the lit denunciation of Tammany, are
now standing on the same platform with
It's men and attacking their old associate,
RCoSeVClt