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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
INCENDIARISM.
B. P. Williams Charged With Burn
ing His Own House.

B P. Williams of Oakland has been
arrested for burning his house and barn
to get the insurance.
The barn was burned January p, 1897
and on the same day Mr.. Williams had
the property insured The following
day the house was destroyed by fire.
There was S1OO insurance on the barn,
81 100 on the house and $500 on the con-
tents All the policies were paid in full
with one exception. A $500 policy on the
house was compromised for so per cent.
1t was thought at the time that the
fire was of incendiary origin but moth
ing was done to confirm the suspicious
for some time Mr. williams, himself,
said that the buildings had undoubtedly
been burned by an enemy.
Several months ago the National AS
ISOLATION of Underwriters took up the
case and John Wiley, a Santa Fe spec
ial officer was employed to work on the
case Since then he has been collect
ing evidence and trying to discover who
is responsible for the fire.
Mr.. Wiley said today that he is sat
isfied that he will be able to make a
good case against Williams. I have
Witnesses said he, ''who saw him leaV-
ing the barn when the smoke was first
seen and l also have witnesses to prove
that he did nothing toward saving the
building. I do not care to say what
evidence I have concerning the burning
of the house but [ was satisfied that
could connect Williams with the fire be-
fore I caused his arrest"
Mr.. Williams was arrested and taken
before Justice of the Peace Whitmer in
Oakland Saturday evening. He gave
bond for his appearance. He is prom
inent member of the Oakland M. E.
Oh
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
SOCIAL CALENDAR


MONDAY-The l. A w. whist club
will meet this evening with Miss Jane
Nye. The Derthick Music club will
meet this evening in Mr.. Won Dahlen's
rooms.
TUESDAY-The Felicity club will meet
with Mrs. E. A. Prescott. The Car
ped1em club will meet with Miss Cal
la Witt. The Euterp club will dance
at Hudson's hall Mrs. c. F. Spencer
will entertain few friends informal
ly in the afternoon. Mrs. James B.
Hayden will entertain at dinner in the
evening.
WEDNESDAY-The Ladies' Music club
viii meet with Mrs. J. w. Hardt at
her home in Potwin. The Chaminade
club will meet with Miss Mary Har-
riSOn.
THURSDAY-The Fin de Steele club
will be entertained Thursday after
noon by Miss Georgiana WATSON at
the home of Miss Frost. The Bache-
Tor club will dance at Hudson's hall.
FRIDAY-The Professionals will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. p. H. Adams. The
Duplicate whist club will meet with
Mrs. E S. Quinton.
SATURDAY-Mrs. S. G. Nichols will
entertain her card club in the even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
M'NALL FINDS A TRUST.
To Which Number of Life Compa-
MES Belong.


The latest discovery made by Insur-
ance Commissioner McNan in regard to
life insurance companies is the fact
that a number of companies now doing
business in the state are operating in
violation of the antitrust law. They
are members Of what is known as the
"Anti-Rebate Board of which organi-
cation Mr.. Thomas B. Reed, the present
speaker of the house, is referee.
Companies that are members of this
board effectua1ly shut off all competi-
ton between agents by preventing re-
bates on premiums being made by the
agents as an inducement to secure bus
mess. An agent of any of the compa-
MES having membership in the board,
who gives a policy holder a rebate on
his premium, is subject to a fine of 500
and suspension from writing business
for one year.
Commissioner McNall says that this
is clearly in violation of the provisions
of the antitrust law, and is now Secur-
ing a list of the Kansas companies that
belong to the board. AS soon as this
list is secured, he will notify each com
pany that the practice must be discon-
tinued in Kansas or its license will be
revoked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
NOVELTY PHOTO co
Ill West Sixth Street.
NORTH Topeka.


be left at the KiIrban Pig. Co.. before 10
o'clock in the morning.
"a great big ones. % cents. Courtney's.
Mrs. L. r. CouIt.s will leave tomorrow
for Chicago.
J. Johnson of Silver Lake was a
North side visitor today.
Born, Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs. David
Danielson, of MenOken, a daughter
The North Topeka postofice received
a new Bundy time recorder Saturday.
Quo Vadis 81 cloth Ed. for 75c-
Cromwell s. LETTERS.
Mark Putnam went to Kansas City
this morning and Will return tonight.
Wall Paper, 300 patterns to select
from, cents per roll up.
Cromwell & LETTERS.
The w. T. K. club viii meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Gonders, 1928 Van
Buren, street.
Wamego today. They will return the
last Of the week.
The Curfew High Five club VIII
meet Wednesday evening with Mr. and
Mrs. n. r. Conkle of Quincy street
r. w. Blair. of the legal department
of the Union Pacific. returned yesterday
from a trip to New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. S. Palmer and
daughters of Burlingame We're the
guests Sunday Of DR.. Swift.
Mr.. ana Mrs. >. Atkins OF Kansas
City are the guests of their daughter,
Mrs. Jonas Lu6ens of 1903 Central ave
nue..
The ladies of section one of the KAN
sas Avenue NJ. Z. Church viii meet
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. T. Z.
Chandler.
c. L. Beck who has been the guest Of
his nephew c. E. Garner of 1109 Van
Buren, street, left Sunday for his home
in Dearfeld, Kansas.
The Old Folks High Five club played
Saturday evening at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. W. Parks Miss Nina
Hilton substituted for Mrs. Parks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Tracy and fam
lily will move Wednesday from az Van
Buren, street Topeka. where they have
been spending the winter, to their sum-
mer home on the Rochester road.
c. A. Simons of Omaha, general line
man Of the Union Pacific is in town and
will refine the yards. w H Day OF
Junction City and NJ. Willis of Kansas
City, also Union Pacific nnemen are in
town.
Rev. and Mrs. J. z. McClain will leave
tomorrow for Seneca and Centralia
where they will visit relatives for a
fortnight They will then return to
Topeka and spend a few days before
leaving for their new home in Anthony,
Kansas.
At the last meeting of the Good Lit
erature Reading circle Miss Grace Root
read a very interesting paper on
Keats" The next meeting of the club
will be Tuesday evening at the home OF
c. c. Nicholson, when Charles Dickens
and his works will be discussed Pa
per by Miss Bertha White
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M'NALL IN A TOGA.
Funny Picture of the Insurance Com
missioner in an Insurance
Magazine.

The March number of the Insurance
Observer, a New York publication, has
a front page picture of Insurance Com
missioner Webb McNal, as Nero at
the burning of Rome"
McNall, in a Roman tOga, is pictured
sitting on the roof of the capitol build
ing grinding away on a cello, while
about him flames are shooting up and
forming the letters kansas"
Imploring arms are also seen stretch
ed toward NerO-McNall, but his gaze
is centered on a point several degrees
above them. Commissioner NcNall has
the picture hung in his Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
STRUCK BY AN ENGINE.
Deal Man Killed by a Train at Wilder.

John Mason was struck by the engine
of the California Limited Sunday as he
was crossing the tracks near Wilder, and
instantly killed.
When Engineer Coggins passed Wilder
he was looking out of the cab A long
line of freight cars stood on one side of
the main track and he was unable to see
except straight in front of him. As they
were nearly at the end of the line of cars
a man walked from the other side of the
cars and started to cross the track. Cog
gins whistled and the fireman rang the
bell, but the man seemed to take no heed
and the engine struck him. throwing him
to one side, and when the train was stop
ped and the crew went back he was FOUND
10 be dead The body was taken to Will
der where it was identified as John Ma
son who lived at Cedar Junction and was
totally deaf, which accounted for his not
hearing the whistle.
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Had Catarrh SO Years.

Josiah Bacon, conductor on the P. w.
& B. R. R., says. 81 had suffered with
catarrh for 50 years and regarded my
case as hopeless. One day I saw the
testimonial of Geo. H. Hearn in Braz-
i1ian Balm circular. Hearn was the
engineer on my train and knew his
case was desperate. I talked with Hearn
and his cure gave me hope I began
the use of the Balm at once. There was
not much change for the first two months
but then began to improve and in six
months, to my inexpressible satisfaction,
was entirely cured -
Sold by druggists. A J. Arnold &
Son. wholesale agents. Topeka. Kan.
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RETURNS no THE FRAY.
Treasurer Hefebower Continues to
Take Shots at Graham Co. Bonds.

State Treasurer Hehebower says that
ham county bonds by the state until
he is forced to sign the warrants by the
supreme court, if the supreme court de-
cides to force him. He states that he
does not consider the purchase Of the
bonds a good business investment, and
Will protect the state in the matter as
far as he is able
I don't think the bonds are the right
kind of an investment, said Treasurer
Hehebower today, ''and I have just
enough Dutch in my nature to stick to
convictions when my mind is once made
up
Treasurer Hefebower holds that the
Indebtedness of the county exceeds the
10 per cent limit, while Attorney Gen
eral Boyle says it does not go above 6
Der cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
TWO HELD ROYALFLUSHES
Hotel Poker Game at Pittsburg Leads
to An Arrest.

Pittsburg Pa, March Before
Magistrate Mackeill today Morris Lee
vine gave bail for a hearing
The prisoner is said to have senticed
Michael Koerner into a poker game in a
Liberty street hotel last night.
The game grew quite interesting, the
limit at first being So. Finally it was
raised and when there was $3.50 on the
able both players became excited.
Strange to say, each held a royal flush
Levine claimed the stakes because
his flush was spades. Koerner said he
had been swindled and called in officer
Mackey. Both were arrested, but
Koerner later secured his release.
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The Stedman Club.

The Stedman club will hold their reg
ular meeting this evening and the fol-
lowing programme will be given:
Original responses to roll call
Lesson in Rhetoric-Mr. CrandelI.
POem-Nrs. W. E. Atkinson
Poem-Nrs. G. S. Baker.
POem-A1r. Smythe.
StOry-Mrs. McLarty
Paper; The Recognition of the Inf1u-
ence and Importance of Childhood
Mrs Hardy.
Papers-Mrs. Hills, Mr.. Bradbury,
Mr.. Head and Mr. Hills
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school Board Meets Tonight.

The Topeka board of education will
meet in regular session this evening at
the high school building. Aside from
the allowance Of salary and expense
bills the question of Principal Eliza
beth Tharpe's ruling at Euclid school
will come up for discussion. This is the
rule made which requires scholars to
remain after school if they ask to be
excused from the room during school
hours. A committee of the board made
an investigation and they will prOba-
bly, report the matter to the board this
evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
O. r. g. N. MEETS THE CUT,
Puts Into Effect the Same Puget
Sound Rate as the N. P. Road.

Portland, Ore, March THE Oregon
Railroad and Navigation company has
put into effect the same rates to the
east as those prevailing over the North
ern Pacific and Great Northern from
Puget Sound points.
Tickets at the reduced rates will be
sold upon the rebate plan unless four or
more persons travel in a party. Then
tickets will be sold at the fiat rate and
one ticket made good for the entire par
ty.
The new rate to Chicago is $3.50 first
class and $26. 80. second class. To New
York the rate is $40 and $50.
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EVERYTHING GOES.
Official Salaries May Be Taken 70
Debt.

Probate Judge Dolman, acting as ref
cree today decided that the salary of
Commissioner of Elections L. T. Yount
may be taken to satisfy a debt.
The suit brings up an important point
and the case will be appealed. The
question is whether the salary of a city
or state officer may be taken. It has
generally been supposed that money re-
ceived in that way could not be touch
ed by creditors before it reached the
hands of the person who had earned it.
If the decision of Judge Dolman is
be taken in the same way. The suit
was brought by E. D. McKeever on an
old note.
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To Arbitrate Fines Question.

New Bedford. Mass, March The con-
ference committee of the weavers met to-
day and authorized Secretary Cunnane to
prepare a proposition upon the fine ques-
ton, which viii be s ubmitted to the
board of arbitration here tomorrow. and
If It meets their approval viii subsequently,
be submitted to the manufacturers. This
action is in response to request from the
state board of arbitration, who IN turn,
have been requested by the manufacture
ers to secure such a proposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
MOUNTED INSPECTORS
Will Patrol the Washington and Brit
ish Columbia Boundaries.

Port Townsend, Wn., March IA
feature heretofore unknown in Puget
Sound customs district has been inaug-
urated. 1t consists of mounted inspec-
tors.
Collector Huestis was recently auth
Orized by the treasury department to
establish a mounted inspectors patrol
on the boundary between Eastern
Washington and British Columbia with
headquarters at NOrthpOrt. An inspec-
tor is expected to cover the boundary
line for a distance of from 25 to 40
miles as often as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
ROASTED AT PRAYER.
Woman Burned to Death With the
Crucifix in Her Hands.

Cleveland. O.. March Margaret Ma
loney "a years old, living alone in small
house in CoIlinwood. a suburb, was liter
ally roasted to death today while kneel-
ing in prayer. Neighbors discovered the
little cottage wrapped in flames. The
charred remains of the woman were und
in a kneeling position by the side OF the
bed An ivory crucifix was tightly clasp
ed in the withered hands, and the lips,
though scorched by the deadly fire, seem
ed to be uttering prayers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
Ten Eyeck to Compete at Henley.

Worcester, Mass, March THE Wa
chusett Boat club today voted to enter
Edward H. Ten Eyeck for the second
time in the Henley royal regatta. where
he will compete for the diamond SOULS
of which he is the present holder. Che
club also voted to send Mr.. James A. Ten
trainer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure -
This new remedy is d 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
it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure, this is your rem
edy. Sold by Geo. w. Stansdeld, 632
Kansas avenue, and Sim Drug compa-
ny, 6O7 Kansas avenue. druggists, To.
Deka Kan
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REPLACES THE MAINE.
The Montgomery Will Cast Anchor
in Havana Harbor.

Washington, March THE navy de-
partment announced at 2 o'clock this
afternoon that the cruiser Montgomery
would relieve the despatch boat Fern
at Havana and that the Fern would
carry provisions and relief supplies to
Matanzas and Sagua. This is under
stood to be a satisfactory arrangement
to the Spanish government and will re-
lieve the incident of it's irritating fea-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
SALE OF THE M. A. & B.
Judge Williams Orders the Property
Put Up for Sale.

Judge Williams of the federal court to-
day made an order for the sale of the
Mania ttan,- Alma & Burlingame railroad.
of H P. Dillon, receiver. for several years
and in the order made today Mr.: Dillon
is ordered to sell the property The re
quest for the order of sale was made by
the holder of the bonds, which is the
Santa F'e company, as this was necessary
to secure a sale at once.
The date of the sale will be fixed by
Receiver Dillon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
General Roseerans Slightly Worse.

Los Angeles, March THE condition of
General Rosecrans, who is lying i'll at his
ranch near this city, is reported to be
slightly worse today, though the physi-
clans attending him say there is still hope
of his recovery, and that even If the pres
ent attack proves fatal he may Hnger for
DAYS vet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
FOLLOW BUFFALO BILL.
Thirty Kewanee Families Will Build
Town in Wyoming.

Kewanee, Ill, March buffalo Bits
agents have succeeded in interesting
large number of residents of this vicinity
in Cody Wyo., and the Big Horn BASIN
The result is that tomorrow night thirty
families will leave here to make their
homes in that country. new town is to
be started by this colony and will be
named Kewanee, after this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
SEEING PANAMA CANAL.
Nicaragua Commission is Viewing the
Other Route.

Panama, March THE Nicaraguan
canal commission commenced their in
spection of the line of the Panama ca
nal Saturday.
hia and returned along the route of
part of the canal already completed.
George Bellin, director general of the
canal, and Chief Engineer Rogers are
accompanying the commissioners over
the route The commission will visit
Culebra next Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
Death of Jaoksonville's Mayor.

Springfield, Ill, March Andrew
Holly, mayor of Jacksonville, Ill, was
found dead in bed at the st. Nicholas
hotel here today. 1t is supposed that
heart disease was the cause.
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shipwreoked vessel Rescued.

Seattle, Wn.. March steam schoon-
er Lakme, which arrived here from
Alaska, brings the news that steamer
Corona, which went on a rock off Lewis
Island January %, was foated Thursday
evening. The Corona will be brought to
Port Townsend, where her cargo will be
71nlOaded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07

The sextet and chorus from opera
Lucia rendered by Mrs. Geo. Parkhurst,
Miss Mitchell, David Bowie, James
Moore M c. Holman and Edward
Strong ana the club, is alone worth the
price of admission at the Congregation
al church Friday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
LEASED no RUSSIA.
The Gear Secures Port Arthur for 90
Years.

Berlin, March The Tageblatt today
publishes a dispatch from Pekin saying
China has agreed to lease Port Arthur and
Ia Lem Wan to Russia for ninety-nine
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
Had Ten Wives.

DeIphos, O.. March 7.-George W. Clark
of this town. arrested for bigamy, and
who has a record of ten wives, has been
sentenced to the penitentiary for five
years. He pleaded guilty under the alias
of David SeeIey. Four of his wives, in
GLIDING the victim he deserted here, were
present at his trial.
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The Pone is Sick AGAIN.

London. March IA special dispatch
from Rome says the proposed reception
of Swiss pilgrims by the pope was post
poned owing to the indisposition of his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
The Santa Fe Route

Has adopted the axle electric light sys-
tenn of illumination. IT'S the first line
to do so. A well-hghted car costs you
nothing but adds to your comfort when
travelling.
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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 in Town

Gan communications to this department
must give the fun name and address Of
the writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions of social afairs will not be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07

Best music talent in the city at Apollo
club concert Friday evening.
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Jewelrv Firm Fails.

Cincinnati March ID. Schroeder &
Co jewelers. SIS Race street. assigned to
H P. Goebel. Liabilities, $4,000; assets,
$50, COO; preferences, $1,000.
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Boat Capsizes with Fatal Results.

Fall River Mass, March Michael
Gallery and VIM Tohe were drowned off
Spar island today by the capsizing of their
rOWbOat
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Hear Madame Barab ini's pupils to-
night in IL Trovatore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07

You are requested to attend a called
meeting Tuesday, March 8, at 2:3O p.
m. Business of Importance.
ANGIE SPRAGUE, Pres
MARY L. GAYLORD, Secy.
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| We do mendfng and sew on buttons
| free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
Whitmere BROS. BARRIERS. 7S5 Kan. ave.
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splendid chance to hear grand op-
era. II Trovatore tonight.
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Call at C. P. Adams Music Pavilion
and get a copy of the ''Buttermakers'
Two Step" free.
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is to |
is PHOTOGRAPHS FOR 1 QUARTER.
25C
III West Sixth Street.

We are the designers. Original
tors and only genuine makers
of the 16 to 1 pictures now the
rage of the city.
Our instruments, designed and
constructed especially for this
work, are the only ones of the
kind in the country. We make
every variety of photograph no
velty, such as your picture on
buttons, link or lever cuff but
tons, scarf pins, ladies' hat pins,
breast pins, breaches, shirt waist
sets, watch charms. etc.
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II Trovatore tonight at the new Craw
ford opera house.
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The opera II TrOvatOre will be given
in full tonight Elegant costumes.
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Relief in Six Hours.

Don't miss hearing II Travatore to-
night.
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s: 81 .Zxzzzzzs( 81! &: ;s
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Attention! Lincoln Circle, No. l. La
dies of the @. A r.
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Apollo club concert, congregational
church, Friday evening. Admission %
cents.
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OAsTOREA
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Items intended for this column shoul
be left at the KiInball Pig. Co.. before
0 clock in the morning.