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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
OLD TOWN FEUD.
Result In a Tramp Being Sent Back
and Forth Six Times

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 24.-An interesting
game of checkers, with a colored tramp
as the king. is being played between
the cities OF Atlanta and Conyers, the
latter about 80 miles distant. His name
is Andy Minter, and he has been rail-
roaded between the two towns with reg
ularity and dispatch for the last two
months. Conyers originally sent him
to Atlanta, and the Recorder, on findirg
out tine benevolent action of that mu-
nicipality, ordered that Andy be i'm
niediately shipped back there. Two days
after his arrival the COnyers authori-
ties discovered his presence, and he
has since oscillated between the two
places six times, and the treasures o.
both cities have been mulcted of quite
a little sum to crafty their respective
desires for retaliation.
ATinter does not mind It at all. He
declares that he is willing to ride on
the railroad as long as Conyers and
Atlanta are willing and able to pay the
freight. James Sheppard, the patrol
man who arrested Minister for the sixth
time yesterday, declared that he had
married in Conyers, and ever since had
been striving to get even with the town.
He also added that his mother-in-law
still lived there, and that he was de-
termined AIinter should abide in tie
same town with her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
THE GROUND FLOOR
Is Presenting Unusual Attractions
for Promoters in Cuba.

Washington, Dec. Information has
reached the administration that the
local governments of cities and large
towns in Cuba and Porto Rico are con-
stantly being besieged by capitalists
and promoters with a view to securing
valuable railroad and other franchises
and concessions at figures below their
value. The matter was discussed at to-
days cabinet meeting and instructions
will be sent at once to the military gov
errors to exercise extreme care in APP
proving such grants and if any grants
found not to be in the interests of the
people or if secured at a figure below
their real value to veto them forth
with.
Since the close of the war numerous
schemes to secure the monopoly of
street lighting, street railroads, etc.
have been started on the assumption
that when the United States took the
control of affairs, large sums of money
would seek investment there and that
fortunes could be easily made. The
local governments, it is said, have been
disposed to grant these monOpolies
very freely upon the payment down of
a. considerable sum, but from this time
forward each case will be carefully
scrutinized and all wild cat schemes
Will be promptly vetoed,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
FORGETS HIS NAME.
Tall Young Man Appeals to the Police
of Jersey Citv.

New York, Dec. 24-There is a tail
young man in the city hospital of Jer-
sey City whose name and identity the
police are trying to find for him. He
has forgotten both, although on many
other subjects he seems to have a sound
recollection.
man might have read the newspaper
accounts of a similar lapse of memory
on the part of Mrs. LuptOn of this city,
who called up police headquarters by
telephone early Saturday morning to
find out her name, which she had for
gotten.
The young man had nearly "a hours
start, however, for he walked into the
Ocean avenue station in Jersey City at
half past 10 o'clock last Friday night.
He is a man of education and refine
ment, neatly dressed and has none of
the marks of the tramp or the hospital
beat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
THE SLOANES SEPARATE.
A Wealthy Couple Belonging to New
FORKS Exclusive Social Set

New York, Dec. 24.-The following
authorized statement in regard to the
affairs of Mr.. Henry T. Sloane and his
wife has been made public by the Sloane
family:
Mr.. Henry T. Sloane and his wife
have separated. Mr.. Sloane has left his
home. No. East Seventy-second street,
and is now living at the Buckingham
hotel. Mrs. Sloane is still at the Sloane
mansion. On Oct. l, 1898, Mr.. Sloane
transferred to his wife the Sloane resi-
dence in East Seventy-second street.
This he did not as a peace offering, but
as an indication of his wish that Mrs.
Sloane might maintain her status in
society. Mr.. Sloane has retained A. G.
Brown, of the Equitable Life building,
as his legal adviser to take charge of
his legal interests. Mr.. Sloane's child
rem are living with their mother pending
a legal decision in regard to them. Mrs.
Sloane is confined to her room with a
severe attack of the grip.
The Seventy street mansion Of
the Sloanes was built only a few years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
RESTS IN AN OIL WELL.
Fate of Rosie Redpath's Slayer Hangs
Upon His Fathers Venture.

3 ATE OF Rosie h6QpaEnS Slayer hangs
Upon His Fathers Venture
New York, Dec. 24-On the slope Of a
Pennsylvania hillside stands these days
a man with a weary face, nervous, and
intent only upon the labor of wor1men
in a hollow below. Above him towers
a gaunt pyramid of timbers and steel,
where a heavy drill bores through earth
and rock for hidden wealth upon which
depends a human life.
This man is William Koerner. father
of William J. Koerner, the artist, who
shot and killed Rosie Redpath in a
Jealous rage, and now is in Sing Sing
prison serving a life sentence. He had
known Rosie for years. Her family
opposed her love for him, and finally
she said he must leave her. He was
tried and the jury disagreed. He was
tried again and convicted Now he is
merely life convict No. 333
While there is life there is hope
Koerner still hopes. The law allows
one year in which to appeal To make
this appeal will cost $1,000. If not sue
ceSSful, it means that the boy artist
viii die, for already the prison has set
the death mark upon him His father
in the two trials spent every penny he
had saved. After the trial he went
back to Pennsylvania broken hearted
Lawyer Abe Levy told him what the
appeal would cost, and he grit his teeth.
TN get it, vowed the old man.
Pennsylvania he settled down in Enon
in the middle of the oil fields. He got
enough money to start a drill, and al
ready sees hope.
With feverish haste the old man put
up the drill frame, hired his men and
set the tools boring down through the
hillside. Foot by foot the steel bit into
the hard rock, and with each new foot
the old mans hopes bounded. At $50
feet the drill struck oil and gas. The
old mans heart burned with eIation.
But there came a sudden end to his
joy. The steel probe stuck in the rock,
and all the force of steam could not
move it for days.
To begin anew would mean so much
time lost. Only two months remain of
the allotted year in which to take an
appeal. Then there is the time required
to print the papers.
Once again the drill has started, and
new hope has come to the Koerners.
The old man says he knows that oil and
gas lie deep down in the rock, for the
drill has told this already. But how
far down? He tells his friends that he
will bore for 1,5OO feet before giving up.
So hour by hour William Koerner
stands out in the snow and rain, his
eyes fixed upon the clanking drill his
sight aching for the first gush of oil
that may mean the life of his beloved
bow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
FRANCE LOSES A PRIZE.
Famous Bust of Jeanne dare to Go to
Washington Museum.

Paris, Dec. 24.-France has lost an op-
portunity of keeping a remarkable art
work, and as usual America has seized
it. Mrs. Phoebe Hearst has bought
Prosper d'Epinay's marble bust of
Jeanne dare her intention being to
present it to the Washington Museum
after it has been publicly exhibited in
New York for short time.
During the last month the most dis
tinguished personalities in Paris have
admired unreservedly the bust, where
NJ. d'Epinay has realized the marvel
ousIy strange union of mysticism and
martial ardor that makes the Maid of
Orleans one of the most attractive and
enigmaticaI figures in French history.
The Grand Dukes Vladimir and Alexis
paid more than one visit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
BOY GIANT DIES.
James S. McIndoo, 10 Years Old and
Seven Feet Two Inches Tall

Nfadelia, Mimi, Dec 24.-James S.
McIndoo. the Minnesota giant" died
here today of hemorrhage of the brain.
McIndoo was an IllinOisan by birth,
coming into the world at Crescent,
Iroquois county. July 5, 1880.
At the time of his death he had not
attained full growth, but was already
z feet 2 inches tall, feet inches
around the head. feet 8 inches
around the shoulders, A feet 6 inches
around the chest, 4 feet 1 inch around
the waist, and weighed 308 pounds. He
wore No. "a shoes and a-No. hat.
McIndoo was of ScOtch-Irish parent
age His size was normal at birth and
remained so up to his seventh year.
Since then he had developed with start
ling rapidity. He recently concluded a
trip with the Forepaugh circus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
In Considering an Investment
The Most Important Points of
Considerable

The Most Important Points of
Consideration are
1st. The safest form of security back OF
it.
End. The best return from it.
3rd. One that can be readily converted
into cash.
Investments in the shares of THE saw
INGS AND LOAN are from the stand
point of security and earning power ideu-
tically the same as loan to some fndlvid-
ual secured by a first mortgage on i'm
proved real estate, with the ADDED AD-
VANTAGE of having a strong corpora
ton care for the mortgage, collect the in
terest and pay the same to the investor
every six months, or compound the sames
besides. investment can be cashed on rea-
Sonable notice.
Secure a booklet Assets. $4,000.
THE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASST N,
534 Kansas Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Nc sister Of saint Francis C1lntor

The Sisters Of Saint Francis Clinton
Iowa, write under the date of January
81. 1898: About six months ago a verv
reverend clergyman recOmmenda1
Regap'S rheumatism Remedy 10 Us "a
one of our sisters was a severe sufferer
duration. After she had used one bot
tie of the remedy we are pleased to say
she was entirely cured We therefore
cheerfully recommend this wonderful
remedy to all similarly afflicted and
heartily wish it the unlimited success
it so richly deserves. 81 per bottle. Sold
by Swift & Holiday, Drug Co.. W. H
Wilson, Arnold Drug Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
ohio,s Contribution.

Columbus, O., Dec 24.-The report of
the state school commissioner of the
collection of funds from the school
pupils of Ohio for the Lafayette monu-
ment fund has been filed with the gov
t1ibutions from $40 schools in the state,
the total contributed being s4,39741. He
sent out ALSO letters calling attention
to the movement and. the total expenses
in this work were $121.SS He has now
in bank, subject to the order of the
treasurer of the fund, the sum of $4,-
275.53.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
A SECOND POISONING.
Matron and Inmates of Orphan Home
Attacked by Strange Malady.

Versailles. Ky, Dec. 24-Mrs. Mary
Bradford, matron, and her mother. Mrs.
Annie Oldham, together with twelve in
mates of the Cleveland orphans home
last night became suddenly sick with
symptoms of poisoning, such as they
showed two weeks ago, when nearly ~
persons in the institution were poisoned.
There is great alarm over the second Wis
itation of the terrible malady, and the di-
rectors of the home say they. will leave
no stone unturned to discover the cause OF
the trouble.
A careful analysis of the water used and
of all the food in the home will be made
by the state chemist at Lexington. owing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
COLOMBO CRUsOES LAND.
ChiIians Will Settle Where Defoe's
Hero Had So Many Adventures

London, Dec. 24-The island on which
Robinson CruSOe was wrecked, and which
now belongs to the Gillian government, is
about to be turned into a settlement. Al
most everyone knows that when DefOe
drew his story of Crusoe is was the story
of Alexander Selkirk, and it is remark
able how closely DafOe kept to the facts
of SelkirkS existence on the isle.
Even the story of CrusOe's man Friday
has a foundation of truth in the fact that
Selkirk found and adopted a stray Indian.
This man had become separated from d
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Rhenmatian Cured in a Dan.

ssAIvstic Cure for rheumatism and
NEURALGIA radically cures in 1 to days.
It's action upon the system IS remarka-
bile and mysterious It removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits. rs cents. Sold by Swift & Holiday.
druggists, 523 Kansas avenue Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Holiday Rates

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets
on December "a 25, 26 and 81 and Jan
uary 1 and 2, limited to January 4. to
points within 200 miles distance, at one
fare for the round trip. Minimum rate
30 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Reees, German saIva

is used in every house, writes one man
from a country town. Entire neighbor-
hood use it, for Piles. Cuts. Burns.
Bruises and all skin diseases The fame
of its cureg necessarily spread from
town to town; friends tell friends what
Reegs' German Salve has done. and the
whole people acknowledges its merit.
its healing qualities and its power OF
allaying pain. For sale by ali drug
eistS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

For external piles, cuts, burns ana
bruises, old sores, eczema and all skin
diseases Beggs' German Salve stands
today without a peer. 1t is an old relI-
able remedy and if used freely wounds
will heal without a scar. Be careful to
get "Beggssi and be sure of a speedy
cure Bor sale by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

our own home make. ask your grocer
for them, they are better than the So
called best. Silver Leaf Sweet Pickles.
Mince Meat, Celery Relish, Catsup and
Sweet Indian Chow Chow.
OTTO KUEHNE & CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
Called Traitor to His Party.

f'While Senator Burrows was making
a hypocriticaI pretense of supporting
the entire Republican ticket, his con-
fdential advisers and personal APP
pointees were openly supporting the
Democratic candidate for governor, con-
tributing to his cause not only SYM
pathy, but money. Inspired by personal
pique, they entered upon campaign
which, if it had been successful, would
have resulted not only in the defeat OF
the Republican candidate for governor,
but the defeat of the Republican state
ticket in its entirety and the loss of
part of the delegation to congress.
After Burrows and his friends had
accomplished their purpose, not only
would the scant Republican majority
in the Fifty-sixth congress have been
jeopardized, but the entire executive
force of the state, numbering some hum
dreds of offices. would have been turn
ed over to the Democratic opposition to
assist them in carrying Michigan for
the Democratic presidential nominee in
1900"
The closing clause states that there
is already a stain upon the senator's
title through votes in his previous cleo
ton, and the governor asksuif with
these facts before them the people of
Michigan can wish to have him elected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

uC WOlL OL
S t va tion
howls at the
doors of thou
sands of men
who are well
to do and sur
by
pie nty. Ill
health, in the
m a GRITTY of
cases, is starva-
ton, pure and
simple. 1t
m e a Il 8 TIL a {
body, brain.
n erve, bone
and sinew are
improperly or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

to the peculiar symptoms the physicians
cannot determine the nature of the poison
First it was believed to be arsenic: then
the ptOmaine theory was advanced. bug
nothing definite has been discovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24

Holiday Rates via ''The Rock Island"
IF Won are going to take a trip ask the
RoclS Island agents for rates and dates
of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-24
FACTS
That Everyone Ought to Know
That The Kansas Mutual
Life Insurance Company,

Life Insurance Company,
Of Topeka, is an old-line company,
with premium rates based on the
Actuaries' Table of Mortality, &C
knoWledged to be the highest legal
requirement in America.
THAT it has paid upwards Of $1.0O0000
to pOlicy-hOlders, in Death Claims,
Dividends and Cash Surrender
Values, with prOmptness and in a
manner highly satisfactory to all
concerned
THAT it has stood the test OF time,
growing up strong and solid amid
the sharpest competition and dur
ing periods of great financial de-
preston and money stringeney.
THAT its growth is regular and healthy,
its management able and cOnserva-
tive. safety and permanency being
deemed of the first Importance.
THAT registered policies issued by the
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance COM
Pany are safe as National bank
notes.
For rates and other information,
call or address one Of the Company
agents, OF
Up. DAVIS. President,
TOPEKA, KANSAS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
GOING TO DENVER
wichitans VIII Attend Federation OF
WOmans' Clubs.

Quite a number of Wichita people arc
cont emplating 4 trip to Denver fourth
biennial meeting OF the General Fedora
ton of Women's clubs. which Will meet
there June 2lst to 9Th inclusive.
The railroad fare to the Denver biennial
VIII 5e one fare plus 81 for me round
trip on the certificate plan. Delegates and
visitors VIII please note that certificates
must be signed at Denver by the CORES
ponding secretary OF the General Fedora
ton. or they viii not be good Tor 4 re-
turn passage. y liberal time limit has
been secured.
Il Is requested that all clubs VIII deem
* a wise and pleasant provision 70 send
some exhibit 10 the biennial meeting a.
Denver. This may consist OF year books.
calendars. pictures OF club houses. anterior
views of club rooms or anything that viii
convey some idea OF the standing q the
cluoS II Kansas
These may be sent directly 20 the chair
man OF club exhibit. Mrs George L Scott,
80 Josephine street. Denver. Colo. or %
the nearest delegate. or 70 the president %
the State Social Science Federation. who
viii see thsy are properly placed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05

people should take
notice that DIR.
r A Y NJ o n D. the
great herbal physi-
clan, IS the only
Aurist In the civil
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05

orst-ates. While vacation season Is AZ
hand for most schools. This IS the busy
season with Siekner conservatory; long
DAYS 0. freedom from school dug g-Ving
the hes; Of opportunities FOR music study
The class recital program for ms week
was given Friday afternoon n :he follow
ing order:
Piano SOLO. Needy. Lar &c
Miss Jennie Parkinson
Piona Tr-o-AIarch-.-.---.-.- BchTu
Misses Barnes, Chapman aGl A--ea-
Piano SoIo-Serena1e.-- ---.------- L.szt
Mss Daisy NIX
Piano oHarCe;-Mzrc H Hoffman
Mss MauGe Merreu. Mabel Blair. lila
SIler, Ell h Prss:on.
Piano Solo-Earl Nag 1850 Schubert
Mss Bsss.s IEaes-
Piano Due,-Overture- Esl. er-Feiia
Miss Edna Hu,cA.ags. Mss DAISY NIX
Piano SoIo-La FIllsuse. Raj
Mss Nary Z. Thompson
Piano Trto-Fa ust---.-...---.- -ts'5zsz.o1
Mss Maude Merr4sl. Mss E,he. Preston.
Mss MAyoea Bl4ir-
Mss Franc c. Marshal
Commencement; vlH Dc hs]G a. TIE F4rs;
Methodist caarcA Monday evsn.ag. Jzas 8
Invocation ...-...-.-.--. RsV- = = Dahsesr
Pipe organ soso-Mareh F5atiacA1e
.--..-.-.-----.-...--- -----.-~.-..-- -i'od
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05

Shortcake. Strawberries. Blackberries
and other dainty dishes should be served
with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
A Trial Lesson

y1 ~ given free wishes tie work.
r ever style fashion every fashion book Published
Respectable Teachers Wanted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
The Modern Reauty.

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty Of exercise IN the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. If her system
needs the cleansing action Of laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup Of Figs. Made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
THERE is A CLASS or PEOPLE

wEo are = t1Tsd - TIE Csc % coGse- Re-
Gently snere aas been PACED - al
re ETcceEy EtcrEs aeE 2-sya-
ratsoa cz1e1 GEAT%-0. Eaee Of
rsure zratas fhat rakzs f1e p4zas
eve. :. y .Ao1. dLs-rssx. I'D Bat feE cza
tea i froas co%er L nCez ref est ever
! as -a@s. Cslg4Fsa nay sFlnk = Via
great Eezs1I - sne &c pr sa-<axG Try
= Az fS- 3HAIS-Q.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
A Fair Proposition

there who ha taken lessons Al the DFes Cutting
Academy who not perfectly satisfied every respect and
ng any reasonable the instructions Dot
a. nresented way, they fheir REFUNDED
at an time
M e.andar ask them they aoceps 80 proposition.
invitation the ladies q the and surrounding
ntr IN call and line systems W have several
different STYLES and to sut all
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05

Ca) Guitar solo-spanfsh valse Sen
tmentsl ----.---.-.-.. .-.--.-..- Buckley
Co Mandolin s0lo-sparkling Dew
Polka ---.-----------.--.-.- Hen.e.n
Mss Laura A ssckner.
Piano Sole-54J Grand Vase Brll.iznse.
op- Is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Caopsn
o. AdaE.o tfrocn sonata. op. ?, No J.
.......-.-..-. .-.-...-... .......- Zee -tloven
Mss Franc C.. Marshall
Vocal so,3-Ir.sh Fox song.-.....A- Foo;s
Mss Eu8ora WOOD
Piano so,o-fal Adag.5 Cfrom Moon
Ilsh. Sonata % T.. Bee fnovsn
% .Eoiet:s-Coucert FsrapaTass- L.szt
Ms May L -Thou1ps5h-
Mandolin Orchestra -.---.--..---. Selection
Veal soio-Oh. Say %9t Lo~ss a Ro-
yer -----.---- -----------.- = lfe71p BARN
Mss Esdora Woe
Presentation o diplomas ard metals
ani address 70 graduates D. James
Wake. D ..
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
CONSERVATORY NOTES
commencement OF Sickner school OF
Music ~ ednesday-

The advent of warm weather has no:
wilted TIE enthusiasm o. th4s progressive
school, as the increased enrolment of pa-
p!s sld astenaaacs Of e,ass reGta1 den
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
Correct Treasures

great many why the teachers and scholars OF the stan
Cutting School successful IN getting perfect h
changing line This can be easily accounted
the in the world that Is allowed 70
This little invention IN itself - perfect
and demaker who has declare u 10
the getting 1t entirely d
of styles WITH
in there changes to be made ana II
the human FORM and therefore you can cut
garment to fit person easily for the most per-
feet FORM have you ladies with costly dresses On VINO
their head simply because their dresses
binding and uncomfortable that they were always IN misery
whole fault not being abe 20 get
correct measures and foundation the whole
structure will imperfect also The great beauty Of garment
bat in the comfortable feeling
It not the fine sewing fancy trimming
feel v and comfortable add grace and elegance
to
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-05
DEAF

for deafness arising from a disordeTed
condition Of the nose, throat, custachian
tube or middle ear. Send two-cent
stamp for his Scientific circular and con-
suit him at 155 y. Main ST., Wichita, Kan