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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
ACTRESS WANTS DIVORCE.
The sTMerry Little Mountain Maid" is
Dissatisfied.

New York, March 25.-One of the di-
vorce suits called for trial today by
Justice Kellogg in special term, part 8,
of the supreme court, was that of Mrs.
Amelia Runnells, known on the stage as
Amelia Summerville. who became fam
Gus as the bulky Merry Little Noun
tain Maid of Dixey's Adonis compa-
ny.
She seeks an absolute divorce from
her husband, Frederick Russell Runnells
an actor.
She testified when called to the wit
ness stand that she was married to the
defendant on December II, 1880, by the
Rev. DR.. Charles F. Deems. She has
two children, and lived with Runnells
until about four years ago, when she
left him, she said, on account of his
unkindness to her.
The complaint, which was put in evil
dence, recites that Runnells was gull
ty of improper conduct.
After hearing the testimony of Thos.
s. Dare, an actor, Justice Kellogg said
that he would sign decree in the
plaintiffs favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
FAMOUS DWARF DEAD.
Gen. Joseph Totman, of Maine, Once a
Police Officer.

Lewiston, Me. March 25.-General Jo-
seph Totman, Names famous Lilliputian,
is dead. It is supposed that he died of
apoplexy or heart disease. General Tot
man was born in Richmond, December 49,
1861. When about II years of age he was
brought to public notice by well known
theatrical manager, who took him on
tour through the west.
For nearly twenty years the general
was before the public. his last engage
ment having terminated in the provinces
last fall He was at one time a member
of the Liliputian company, and Subse-
quently filled engagements with Fore
paugh'S circus. Austin & Stones museum,
Boston, and the Nickelodeon of the saz
city. At the latter place he performed
police duty, being a regular member of
the metropolitan force. While serving
in that capacity he was married to Miss
Ida Sherwood. known to the public as
Princess Ida" in Musci hall, the event
being celebrated with great pomp and
splendor. The marriage proved an I'M
happy one and the general was granted
divorce in the courts of this state about
three years ago. The general was SYM
metrically formed. His height was 40
inches, and when weighed last he tipped
the scales at 40 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
REPORT ARRIVES.
Findings of the Court of In
quiry Reach Washington.
The Bearers Almost MObbed by
the Eager Crowd.
GOES TO LONG TODAY.
The Secretary Will Transfer it
to Mckinley.
What He Will Do With 1t No
body Seems to Know.

Washington, March 25.-The report of
the naval board of inquiry into the
Maine disaster was received in Wash
ington at 9:35 o'clock last night. The
four naval officers who have guarded it,
watch and watch, since it's departure
from Key West, were hustled at once
into a carriage by attache of the ma
w department and driven to the Ebbitt
house, where they tried to catch a lit
tie much needed sleep, and at the same
time Withstand the crowd of newspaper
men who thrOnged the lobby in hopes
OF some stray bits of information which
had escaped the scrutiny of numerous
correspondents along the route.
The party consisted of Lieut.. Com
mander Mark, Lieut.. John Hood, Lieut.
Carl Jungen, Past Assistant Engineer
Bowers, A. 7. Mark, a nephew of the
judge advocate, and Ship Carpenter
Helms, of the Names Inflated crew.
There was an immense crowd waiting
at the depot when the train pulled in.
The naval contingent was in the last
sleeper of the train and avoided the
crush of citizens by alighting at the up
across the tracks. All were thoroughly
tired, and Commander Mark was
asleep in the corner of the seat when
the train pulled in, and was gently
shaken into sensibility by his compan-
ions who were on guard. The party was
met at the steps of the car by Lieut..
Ward of the navy department, who was
the sole representative of Secretary
Long. He informed Commander Mark
that the secretary would not receive the
report last night, and, gathering the
tired travellers under his protecting
wing, made for the hack stand through
the rapidly thickening crowd, which,
baked of its prey at the gate, had
swarmed out over the pavement to get
a glimpse at the outside of the much
heralded report.
Lieut. Hood as the most muscular
member of the party, carried the bulky
document in a white canvas bag, slung
under his arm. 1t must have weighed
ten or twenty pounds without its carry
ing case and portended endless reams
of complicated testimony to be digested
by the administration before the next
step in the progress of the Maine Incl
dent can be taken. That the whole par
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
BOATS FIRED ON
By Indignant Citizens in the
Flooded District.

Pittsburg, March 25.-According to a
private dispatch from Captain George
Kitchen, of the tow boat Tornado, the
citizens of Moundsville, w. Va, are
incensed against passing vessels be-
cause of the heavy swells, which follow
and swamp the houses.
Captain Kitchen says the citizens
have armed themselves and today
while the tow boats Tornado and Sal
lie were coming up the river, with lows
of empty coal boats, they were fired on
and ordered to back down. The bullets
crashed through the windows of the
boats and created a panic among the
crews but fortunately no one was in
jured. The owners of the vessels are
indignant and say that an immediate
investigation will be demanded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
WAR ORDERS LOOKED FOR.
Great Activity Manifested at the st.
Louis Stockyards-

St Louis March 25.-Great prepara-
lions are under way at the National
stock yards for a big rush of war or
ders for horses and mules
Leading firms are working their men
night and day to get their stock in the
best possible shape for the market.
Since the Spanish government purch-
ased 500 mules last week its agent has
been busy and another big order has
been looked for in the near future. In
addition to this the United States gov
eminent is in the market for both
horses and mules.
Traders at the stock yards are now
interested in the contract soon to be let
by the government. It will call for
10 horses for use in artillery.
Thomas Crouch of the firm of Max
well & Crouch thinks the outlook
bright.
''Just now he said, There is no
great activity except in the way of
preparation for the rush that must
come soon.
IF the Spanish government wants
declared as we will not be permitted to
sell to a hostile foreign government.
Our representative, Mr.. Alfred Ut
gett is now in Kansas City buying
mules for our Sub-contractors, L. d.
Guyton & Co.
1.-THE Spanish government has BOUGHT
thousands of pack mules in this market
for use in Cuba The insurgents buy
no stock, but rely upon their ability to
capture mules from the Spaniards.
1.-THE United States government in
time of peace confines it's purchases to
cavalry and artillery horses. If war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
DIPHTHERTA RACES.
Brooklyn Public School May Have to
Be Closed.

New York, March 25.-Twelve cases
of diphtheria have developed within the
last week among the pupils in public
school No g. in Brooklyn, and as a re-
suit the school may be closed to prevent
a possible epidemic
Three of the twelve cases have result
ed fatally. In the grammar school
there are ,120 pupils, and in the kinder
garten and primary departments 915
more. The primary and kindergarten
departments are in a building apart
from the grammar school, and it is in
them that all the cases so far reported
have developed. Not all of the nine
pupils now III have bad attacks of the
disease and the physicians in attend
ance anticipate that there will be no
more deaths. The officials of the school
board will hold a conference to decide
whether the school should be closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
BURGLARS VARIED TASTE
Linn McNeiPs Plumber Included Bee
hives, Bibles and Pet Cats.

Peoria, Ill, March 25.-Linn Mcneil
was today convicted of burglary. When
the authorities raided his house they
found three wagon loads of stolen prop
erty, including ten hives of bees, three
cook stoves, five sets of harness, two
grindstones. one granite gravestone, a
half barrel of picked pigs feet twenty
young trees, one rubber football stamp
ed Welcome an assortment of Bibles
and autograph albums, chiIdren's toys,
storm doors, one set of false teeth
chickens, hogs and pet cats.
Mcneil rails at his cruel fate, and
says Imprisonment will interfere with
his plans for getting married this
spring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25

walton Army of the world said he hoped
to see the Maine controversy settled
some other way than by war. W nile
he can understand that it might be the
duty Of the United States to assist Gu
ba, he says that war would bring sur
fering to many thousand innocent peo-
pie who are not now in any way con-
nected with the troubles in Cuba
AS to what England would do in q
similar circumstance. the general said
IF Spain had blown up a Warship Of
England, destroying English property
taking English lives, and insulting the
British flag. and England was con-
WINGED it was an act of the government,
then England would show that English
blood is not water"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
officials of the III Fated Maine to
Leave Havana at Last

Washington, March 25.-Orders were
issued today detaching Capt Sigsbee
and other officers from the b2ttlesn1p
Maine at Havana and ordering them to
proceed home and await orders.
These officers are Capt Charles D.
Sigsbee, Chief Engineer G. P Howell,
Surgeon l. c. Heneberger, Paymaster
Charles NJ. Ray, Chaplain J. ?. Child
wick and Naval Cadets. ]. H. Holden
and w. T. Cluverius. THIS list includes
ali the surviving officers of the i'll fated
battleship who have remained on duty
at Havana since the destruction of the
ship on the 10Th ult-, with the single ex-
ception of Lieutenant Commander
Wainwright, executive official of the
vessel. Commander Wainwright IS in
special charge of the Wrechng opera
lions and will remain at Havana until
they are concluded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
CHARTERS FILED.

The charter of the E. B. Purcell
Store company of Manhattan was filed
with the secretary of state today. The
capital stock of the company is $4,000,
and the directors are E. 3. Purcell,
John Purcell Emil ThOes, S B. Smith
and F. NJ. Emmons, all of Manhattan.
The charter of the Burlington Volun-
teer Fire company was also filed today.
The company has a capital stock of
81 900, and is organized for the purpose
of furnishing fire protection to the city
of RurIinefon COffeY county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
20 Use BELL sIeNAL

The Interlocking Switch Plant in the
S anita Fe's Topeka Yards Improved.
The interviewing switch plant in the
Santa Fe yards at Topeka has been i'm
proved to the extent of an electrical bell
signal from a point 5000 feet east of the
switches to the lever house
With a system of electric wires and
batteries an electric bell in the lever
house rings when train passes the point
5000 feet east. warning the switchman of
the approaching train. This signal IS not
used as a warning to throw the switches,
as the soma phores and switches are
thrown five minutes before train time. but
the signal is simply to notify the switch
man in the lever house that the train IS
approaching
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25

The treatment for worms must be
prompt and safe. Whites Cream Vermi-
fuge can be trusted to restore your
child to health. 1t is a tonic as well
as a worm destroyer Every bottle
guaranteed 70 Dr1ng worms. z5c- Geo.
w. StansfleId, 632 Kansas avenue, and
1Iiller's Pharmacy, corner Sixth and
Topeka avenues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
ssAnonC fine Ozarks. y

Is an attractive and interesting book
with views of South Missouri scenery.
1t pertains to Embarrassing in that great
fruit belt of America, the southern slope
of the Ozarks, and is of interest to fruit
growers and to every farmer and home
seeker looking for a farm and a home.
Mailed free. Address.
J. z. LOCKWOOD.
Kansas City Missouri
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
CROSS OF BOLIVAR
Conferred on Francis B. Loomis, Min
lister to Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela, March 25.-Vene-
zuela has issued a decree comforting the
order of the Cross OF Bolivar, second
class-which is limited to 100-Upon
Minister Francis B. LOOMS, of Cincin-
natl, o.
According to the Constitution of the
United States, Mr.. LOOMS must decline
the honor unless congress gives him
permission to accept it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25

There is no remedy equal to Herbine
for the cure of constipation, sick head
DRY, uncertain appetite, unrestful sleep
or skin eruptions. If you want a per-
feet tonic for the liver, Herbine will
not disappoint you. Geo. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue, and RIiller's
Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Topeka
avenues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
Shouldn't Grumble.

Crawford-It doesn't seem to matter
what the doctor prescribes for my wife,
the grasping druggist charges rs cents
for the prescription.
Crabshaw-That's nothing. My wife's
doctor prescribed a bicycle for her, and
it cost me $100.-Truth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
GUTHRIE'S NEW CATTLE.
The Atchison Stockman Will Exhibit
His "Kansasn Breed at Omaha

Mr. w. W. Guthrie, the Atchison law
yer and stock man, is arranging to
make an exhibit of cattle at the Omaha
exposition to be known as the kansas
breed
The new breed is a cross between the
hOrnless Hereford and the Shorthorn.
and is the result of ten years of sci
entific breeding. Mr.. Guthrie has been
looking about for an appropriate name
for the new breed of cattle for some
time, and at last decided to use the
name of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
CAPT. s1esBEE ORDERED HOME

were declared it would undoubtedly
make heavy purchases of mules
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
WHAT ENGLAND WOULD DO
Gen. Booth of the Salvation Army,
Talks on the Situation.

Milwaukee, March 25.-Gen- Vim.
Booth, commander-in-chief of the Sal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31

WE publish today communica tion from Alderman Fred Fox, ex- blaming his vote in the council in favor of compromising the monthly claim of the Light and Water Go. for water pressure for fire purposes. Whatever may be one's views on this question, Alderman Fox is a man who is held in high esteem by
 the people of Pine Bluff. His hon. esty and probity in public and pri- vate conduct are universally ac- knowledged, and his long business experience and sagacity are generally recognized. Whatever he says, therefore, carries thought and weight with it, and his communi- cation should receive very careful vending.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
For Sheriff

The GRAPHIC is authorized to announce Mr. EDGAR BREWSTER as a candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson county, at the ensuing election, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce MT. THOS M. PHILLIPS as d candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. To the Democrats of Jefferson county:
 Believing that l can serve the best interests of the Democratic party as effectively, and discharge the duties of the office, if honored with the same, us competently as any who may aspire thereto, hereby announce my self as candidate for the office of Sheriff subject to the action of theDemocratie party Dledging myself to make faithful officer. If aonored with the sutfrages of the people
 H. A. MCCOY. We are authorized to announce Mr. 0. NJ. PHILp0T as q candidate for SheriH and Collector susject to the action 2f the Demo cratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Maj. W. H. DAVIS, of Altheimer. as q candidate for Sheriff and Collector, subject to tue action Of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31

TEH New York papers are author ity for the statement that ex.eham- pion James ]. Corbett wants to go to Congress, and that the pugilist may be taken up by Tammany and nominated. Corbett has well de- yeloped jaw, has good lung power and is long on wind. Sockless Jer- ry Simpson, Congressman Lewis and Senators Allen, Morgan and Mason should look to their laurels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
Mckinley Has No Policy. .

With characteristic lack of firm ness President Mckinley, ia his message to congress transmitting the report on the Maine disaster, refuses to define his policy, says the Chicago Dispatch.
 He ignores the question as to the responsibility of Spain, and keeps up the farce that the United States is dealing with a friendly nation. , The message is disappointment to the people, although they had mo reason to expect anything more vigorous from the man whom De Lome called a politicastro.
 In the meantime, what is the situ- atlon? Spain makes diplomatic play for time by suggesting a new scheme of autonomy for Cuba, sim uItaneously sending second fleet of torpedo beats from Cadiz to threaten the navy and coast of the United States.
 General Weyler is said to be under orders to sail for Havana, and the Spanish cruiser, Colon, a warship of the first class, has received instruc- tions to sail from the Canaries for Cuba
 Consul General Lee is alleged to have cabled that disturbances have broken out at Havana, and it is au- thoritatively stated that the life of the American consul has been threat entd.
 In view of these facts and the add ed fact that dispatches from Madrid state that 'it is useless to expect Spain to make any concessions to the United States" President Me Kinley appears to have small grounds for his expressed faith that "the sense of justice of the Spanish nation will dictate a course of action suggested by honor and the friendly relations of the two governments"
 There are such things as keeping too scool' and waiting too long. The people expected some expres- sion of sorrow and sympathy from the president over the slaughter of 
 260 American sailors; the people ex- pected some demand on Spain for reparation; the people expected some announcement of policy as to the position of the administration in regard to Cuba. And the people have been disappointed in all their expectations.
 Congress now has the matter in charge. Will the people be di8aY- pointed by Congress?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31

Copies of the brief entitled "In the matter of confirmation of Nomina- tion of Ferdinand Havis as Post master at Pine Bluff filed with Senate Committee on PostofIices and Postroads, charging incompet- ency and unfitness, together with specifications and evidence to sus- tain same. On sale at Pine Bluff Cigar & News Co. at 5c each. 31 ii
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31

HoN. J. L. WADLEY, of Hot Springs, has declined to make the race for Representative from Gar land county. Mr. Wadley was a member of the House during the session of 1895 and made most valuable legislator It should be a matter of regret throughout the state that MT, Wadley's private af- fairs will not permit him to again serve the people in a public capacity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Mr. VAL TER E. SORRELLS as a candidate for Prose- cutting Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Hon. SMITH c. MARTIN as a candidate for re- nomination for Prosecuting Attorney Of the Eleventh Judicial District, subject to the action Of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Judge B. F MERRITT as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial District. subject to the action of the Democratic party
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
For Representative.

To the Democrats of Jefferson Co;
 Reing fully sensible ot the honor c9 bv vour uarttality in selecting me as enfere vouI Representatives in the General A1ne C z aly of lS91 would presume again to EseEE a.l my name Tor the nomination as eandf9 9lle for the honorable position of Representa- tRat for Jefferson county in the next GenV Assembly: subject to the action of the Den cratic primaries Hedging for the future as was my effort in the past, constant ana gfgilant attention to the trust imposed ana an earnest effort to foster and protect the n crest of our county and State, am.
 respectfully,
 Feb. 6, 1898. MoH. WILLIAMS We are au. .horized to announce Hon. K. f FOSTER as candidate for Representative of the State Assembly, subject 10 the acton of the Democratic primaries
 We are authorized to announce Mr. H K. TONEY as candidate fof Representative subject to the action of he Democratic par ty
 We are authorized t5 announce Hon. GEO. |. BLA GkWELL as q candidate for kepre- sentative subject to the action Of the Demo- cratic party
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
MlNTER'S STORE, NEU GOODS, cHEHp PRICES ;

Fancy Prints Figured Dress Lawn Round thread I-2c Simpson, Hamilton, Pacific and all standard calico c Heavy yard wide domestic 4 inch organ dies Corded dmys up Plaid dress goods up Fruit of Loom domestic Hope domestic I2c; Good domestic
 spoos Cas thread 1oc Elegant line Ducks white lawns grass linens etc., very cheap Fmbrodees up Laces up White and quilts soc. Below samples and jobs for less than Mems fur and hats Latest style derb goods ST z5 dozen Linen Towels Ladies' sample shoes uspender Line silk umbrellas 5octs Soo. These pes and jobs good goods and oneha price, This stock goods bought for spot cash and will accept less profit than any your trade. Give call Goods delivered any part ofthe city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
For Circuit Judge.

We are authorized to announce Hon. A. B. GRACE as candidate for Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Hon, JOHN M ELLIOTT as a candidate for renomination and reelection as Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Hon 0. H. HARDING as a candidate for Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District. subject to the action of the Democratic party,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
For Constable .

We are authorized to announce MR. PETER M, BRIDGES as a candidate for Constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce MR. E. H. CoLHoUER as 8 candidate for Constable of Vaugine township. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce Mr. AL. :. STEWART as "a candidate for Constable of Vaugine township, subject 10 the action or the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
Tor Citv Clerk.

,e4fNeee Me 's authorized to announce Alr, R. LEE llIIso-N as a candidate for CityClerk at the ehsuihs gnu nicipal election.
 We are auth ,, srized to announce MT Fl. PEEL AhExANphk s,rg n3,,rndidate for City Clerk April 5, 1898. e7'''S
 We are authorized to - MD ARTHIfR IT. LOVING as Gannounee Mk citv Clerk at the ensuing nun cana c5tnqluate { TOT Tuesday, April 3, lSls. e'p"l eie0'iun'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-31
AS TO CALCULATION.

The Daily GRAPHIC has nearly double the circulation of any other Pine Bluff daily newspaper. and the Daily and semi-Weekly GRAPHIC have combined circulation larger tpan that of any other Pine Bluff daily or weekly newspaper Advertisements accept ed on this guarantee,