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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23

Items intended for this column should
be left al the Kimbal Pig. Co.. before II
o'clock in the morning.
Miss Mary Daub of Carbondale is visit
ing relatives on Central avenue.
Miss Ella GOrdinier of Topeka avenue
will be the guest of Burton and Holton
friends next week.
Mr.. Mark Putnam returned yesterday
from Parsons where he attended the
Hotel Mems convention.
Miss Lizzie Shelabarger will go to IIor-
ton Monday to spend a week the guest of
her cousin Miss Belle Shellabarger-
Mrs. Morris of Hoyt will come down
Saturday and be the guest Sunday of her
mother, Mrs. Hanley of Topeka avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. F. Conkle and Mr.. and
Christmas day of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S.
Kale.
The sacred cantata ''The King FIas
Come will be given tomorrow evening by
Sunday school. in the church.
DR.. and Mrs Phillips. Miss Lola Phillips
ana D, 1,-. MISS tIagg are expected up from
lips sister, Mrs. J. r. McNary.
Miss Mary Watkins went to Kansas
City yesterday to visit her mother. Mrs.
Kate Watkins, and her sister. Miss Kath-
crime Watkins, during the holidays.
Miss Mollie Pollum will arrive today
from Excelsior, where she teaches school,
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ.
Pollum, of Indian creek, the coming week.
Miss Gertrude Tracey, who is instructor
Fulton, Mo, arrived home yesterday and
viii visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Sam
uel Tracey of Shorey, until after the New
Year.
Miss BERTHE Weiner of Winfield will ar
rive next week to visit her cousin, Miss
Mabel FOUGHT. Miss Weiner is one of
the teachers of the schools of Winfield
and comes up to attend the State Teach
ASSOCIATION convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
TRACE OF ANDREE.
Wrecked Balloon of the Polar
AerOnaut Said to Have Been
Sighted in Lincoln Sea.

New York, Dec. 23.-News has been
received from Stockholm of what seems
TO be a genuine trace of Solomon Aug
ust Andree, the Swedish arctic explorer
who sailed in a balloon on July IL, 1897,
for the north pole.
It comes in the form of a cable tele-
graph message from Col. Johnson of the
Canadian militia, stationed at Fort Nor
man. IN the northwestern provinces,
near the Mackenzie river. COlJOhnsOn's
message is addressed to the Daily News
of Stockholm, and says:
Il have heard from a whaling vessel
that arrived from the north that a bal
loon was seen in Lincoln Sea. 1t was in
ruins. On the wooden handle of a rifle
which was found was carved this in
scription:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
SCRAMBLE FOB BONDS.
st. Louis 1-2 Securities Sell at Near
" q Half Uranium.

St Louis No, Dec 28.-Twenty-seven
firms of brokers and bankers competed for
s675.O00 of city bonds today The Lincoln
Trust company of this city was the high
est bidder by a narrow margin and was
awarded the bonds The prsEnll y ~, to be
IS $45.42. In ali the ot trust company, VIII
cce3t ooId bonds The amount paid in
premiums will reduce the interest TO be
paid on the bonds TO a a little Is over per
This is the best price the city has re-
ceived for bonds. All the large cities in
the country were represented in the bid
ding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
EDITOR SENT TO JAIL.
For His Paper'sComment on Case in
Court

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 29,-Torrey F.
Wardner editor of the Boston Traveller,
was sentenced to serve thirty days in Ded-
ham jail today for. contempt Of court N
comments and editorials on the GetchelI
case, which, in the courts opinion, would
have influenced the minds of the jury had
the paper containing the matter reachCd
the court house before the case was SUD-
rnitted for final consideration.
Engineer Getchell of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroad was charged
with manslaughter in connection with a
railroad collision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
HIT TO RUSSIA.
Illinois Congressman to Succeed
Hitchcock at st. Petersburg.

New York. Dec. pa dispatch to the
Press from Washington. says:
The indications are that Robert r.
Hit of Illinois, chairman of the house
foreign affairs committee, has been ask
ed to accept the enthusiastically to
Russia, by the president.
Senator CullOm recently recommend
ed Mr.. Hit for the British post This
is of Importance as an Indication that
Mr.. Hit is willing to leave congress to
enter the diplomatic service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
GOING NORTH.
FRAENKEE

--e...-..--.. $500.
The date on the gun handle could
not be made out"
Fraenkel is one of the companions
and friends whom Andree took along in
the balloon. the other being Nils Strind-
berg. Lincoln Sea touches the extreme
northern point of the North American
continent. It is distant from Fort Nor
man about 1,6O0 miles, and not much
more than one-third that distance from
dts northern part from the pole itself.
Fort Norman is about 400 miles over
land south and east from Dawson CiLX.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23

of the franchise granted to the American
syndicate by the civil governor; IS Just
again make an offer, and it is .beiieyei in
financial circles here that ,., the e, Harvey
without the Montreal and Halifax backing
of its previous offer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
ANew Vantnra

for Topeka, that of the Eastern Rubber
company, which opened up several
weeks ago in the store room at 5l4
Kansas avenue. They carry an ex-
elusive line of ladies' and mems macin-
toshes, having in stock over 5000 gar
mentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
FIVE DAYS HURRAH
To Be INDUCED in by the Cubans
When the Spaniards Leave
Havana
Havana.

New York, Dec. pa dispatch to the
World from Havana says:
An effort will be made to have General
Gomez come to Havana to take part in
the hve-day celebration Of the Spanish
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
Jersey Leggins at Furman's.

The funeral of J. Mort Billings will
take place at J. NJ. Knights undertake
ing parlOrs Saturday. 10 a. m. Services
conducted by Dean Sykes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
Leggins at Furman,s.

We will wash your colored shirts ana
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
Beehsl is Acquitted.

Omaha, Dec. 23.-The jury has just
returned a verdict of not guilty in the
case Of W. F. Bechel, ex-auditOr of the
Pacific Express company charged with
embezzlement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23

David Gregg has been employed to
assist City Attorney Bird at S25 a
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
Party Shippers at Furman's.

Party Slippers at Furman's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23

Leggins at Furman's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23

Warn Lined Slippers at Furman's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23

Choice Christmas Slippers at Furman's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co.. before II
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-23
A Box Party.

A box party at the theater Thursday
evening was composed of General and
Mrs. ]. K. Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Smith of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Hudson of the City of Mexico, and Mr..
and Mrs Dell KeiZer
The herald., 1898-02-09
HARD UP FOR EXCUSES

H. H. Boyce is giving the machine Re-
publieans. including the administration
a great deal of trouble. He has been To-
Gated in Montreal, where he puffs out
his treacherous breast and says: Il shall
protect Mckinley always" Why does
he say that? Hanna is the man at
whom the finger of scorn and condemna-
ton is being pointed.
A dispatch from Washington throws
little light on the very dark subject.
1t says that the person whom Boyce is
trying to protect is Col. w. C. Brown of
Ohio, who is very close to Mckinley
and very intimate with Hanna" Mr..
Hanna consulted with Hon. M. Dough-
erty of Columbus and after the inter-
view the latter said, for publications:
We think the investigation will not
amount to anything. No one knows
who or where Boyce is. and we are
beginning to think he is a myth.
A myth, indeed That sounds very
funny to the many people in Los Angeles
who have seen Boyce. know him and
suffered from him. The explanation
shows the straits to which the machine
element in the Republican party is re-
duced. The same Washington dispatch
says:
Hanna is evidently worried about the
outcome Of the bribery investigation,
although he is assuring his friends it
will be impossible for the investigating
committee to discover anything.
If Mr.. Hanna is correctly quoted, he
does not maintain that there is nothing
to discover. In truth, Mr.. Hanna is in a
very bad scrape. A Scotch verdict is the
mildest finding that can be expected.
The Republican president maker and
his fellow workers stand already con-
victed in the minds of the people. No.
body envies Mr.. Hanna his purchased
seat in the United States senate.
The herald., 1898-02-09

Postmaster General Gary has issued
an order changing the color OF the 1-cent
stamps from blue to green. In a week
or so he will supplement this order by
another. changing the brown scent
stamps to dark blue. This action is In
accord with the resolution adopted at
the meeting last summer of the universal
postal congress, making uniform the COL
ors of the 1, 2 and cent stamps. or their
equivalents in the different countries.
No change will be made in the color Of
the 2-cent stamp. OF course, the new
issues will not in any manner invalidate
those Of similar denominations now in
existence, which will be received for mail
matter used until their supply has been
exhausted.
The herald., 1898-02-09
Not a Credible Witness

The San Francisco Call, in the midst of
prolonged flourish on its own horn, emits
this:
I'm the Los Angeles case victory was
won for justice and honesty in the school
board by the earnestness with which
the Call fought not only for the truth, but
the whole truth. In that instance not only
were the innocent acquitted, but the guilty
were morally convicted"
In the Los Angeles case 1t was proved
to the satisfaction of every man of COM
mon sense in and out of Los Angeles that
school teachers had been blackmailed and
compelled to pay money for positions. The
corruption which touches the public
schools Is the most infamous OF all corrup-
ton. 1t is worse than burglary or arson.
To the defense of the accused and evidently
guilty the Call came 1t opened its columns
to laudations of rascals and to the meanest
slander of honest men. 1t is possible
that the parsonage now busily oiling the
joints and stretching the tendons Of the
celebrated Leg. f1atters himself that his
slander of honorable men will be believed.
Let not Slippery Sam deceive himself. He
is not a credible witness. When the Mail
has quite done with Slippery Sam that in
dividual will be afraid to believe himself.
Stockton Mail.
The herald., 1898-02-09

The fact that thirteen Republican sen.
ators have gone on record in support
of the Matthews-Teller doctrine is
pretty conclusive that a large element
of the party can no longer be depended
upon to follow the cross of gold. either
openly and boldly or under cover of the
international bimetallism subterfuge.
And for every Republican senator to
thus break away from the obvious ten
dency of the party toward the camp of the
extremists there will be found q hundred
thousand Republican voters throughout
the country who can never again be
deceived by platform declarations. The
next division will be upon the question
direct, unclouded by distracting side
issues.
The herald., 1898-02-09

declaration OF Senator Morgan on Mon
day. that the treaty would not be aban'
doned for month at least, and that the
debate would be continued. Senator
Teller. an ardent friend Of the measure
comedies the defeat Of ratification. in
timating that more votes are needed
than can possibly be secured by con-
ttnuation of the discussion. The delay
In bringing the question to a vote is
not, therefore, with the view Of winning
over additional strength from the oppo-
sition. but is more likely due to the me-
cessity for rearrangins the original
plans to correspond with the changed
conditions and to prepare Hawaii for
entrance at another gate. President
Dole has curtailed his visit to this coun-
try, no doubt with the idea Of hasten
ing home to repair the fences at that
end
The herald., 1898-02-09

Recent receipts at Cologne Of Ameri-
can hams have been found to be tainted.
but it Is thought by our German neigh
bors that few changes in the sugar
schedule Of the Dingley law may serve
to remove the objection. American
white pine arriving at Bremen from
oregon is free from trichinosis and the
San Jose louise, but the customs officer
tion in such way that but little of 1t
will be exported from this country in
the future. There are more ways than
one of destroying natural trade condi-
tions, and the Germans are not slow in
catching on.
The herald., 1898-02-09

important events have transpired re-
Gently in the Orient. events partici-
pated in to some extent by
her government, and considered by
the outside world as to a greater or less
degree portentous. That she doesn't
undertake to enlighten parliament as
to the status of the empire in eastern
waters is likely to be regarded as omi-
nous by all persons. at home and abroad,
who are at all familiar with British prec-
edents in crises bearing a resemblance
to the one now believed to be rapidly
approaching.
The address refers only briefly to other
important events since it was last con-
voked-the treaty of peace between Tur-
key and Greece, without sacrifice OF
territory by the latter; the hope of a
successful conclusion of the Cretan
complication, by the institution of au-
tonomous government; the assistance
rendered the khedive in his operations
in the Soudan; the conclusion of COM
mercial treaty with Abyssinia; the prac-
tical suppression of the Indian outbreak,
and the prospect Of a prosperous year
for agriculture and commerce in that
portion of her dominions.
Among the domestic measures to be
presented will be bill providing sys-
tenn of local government for Ireland,
substantially similar to Great Brit
aims" The estimates. the speech de-
clares are as economical as is consistent
with the nations necessities, considered
with relation to "the enormous arma-
ments maintained by other nations" and
this is the nearest approach made by the
queen to the great question of Great
Britain's intentions in the Orient.
The herald., 1898-02-09
socialism ana christianity

| To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her.
ald Progress Is the offspring OF the
dawn. Therefore 1t is encouraging to note
the manifest interest of the people. par
ticularly the churches, In the reform work
OF the Rev. DR.. Bliss.
| The luminous radiance of popular edu-
cation the intelligence Of the masses. has
become broadcast and universal; In fact,
so much SO that the people of Los Angeles,
Irrespective of party or creed. meet to dis-
cuss the possibility of practicing the true
| religion
Most thoughtful minds. whether they be
protesting Christians or not. are aware
that the present economic system is press
ing the danger point and as there is-or
should be-a safety point, they have an
abiding sense of the theorem that the
shortest distance between two points Is
straight line, But they have also dis
covered that the straight and narrow path
is not nearly wide enough for political ma
chinery as now constructed-machinery
is too crooked. Hence their desire to
study the tenets of Christian Socialism
or Social Christianity-call 1t which you
please.
After thorough and exhaustive investi-
cation, doubtless they will conclude that
the word Christian, although extremely
good in one way, Is superf1uous In another,
for socialism pure and simple is itself ap-
piled Christianity.
1t is refreshing to observe that the word
socialism is fast losing its terrors; and the
idea of bursting bombs. confiscation and
confiagration Is present only in the minds
OF the ignorant and purposely misinformed.
Our own elastic age has outgrown the
swaddling garments Of the past. So. all
honor to the progressive spirits who grasp
the hand of opportunity and help TO rele-
gate forever to the rear the doctrine OF
laissez faire.
There is a great and potential thought
force now working in all civilized (so-
called) nations, and II will ultimately re-
dound to the betterment of humanity.
Socialism will gradually bring itself about
in fact. such is Its daily trend. and So
cialism and Christianity being synony-
nous terms their arrival will be coinci-
dent. This great transition from the pres
ent savage competitive system into great
peoples trust will be duly appreciated,
even by those who today are its most bit
ter enemies. Every great reform requires
time to grow but this growth is no more
nor less than popular education on GER
tain specified lines. As this educational
process goes on the principle keeps pace
and works out the details Of its own appli-
cation.
Although not connected with any social
list section. / am constrained to say that.
in my humble opinion the Rev. DR.. Bliss
is sowing seeds for good. and his work
makes for righteousness.
This is the accepted time for the church
to save us (through Christ)-here and now.
In lieu of the golden calf. let US have the
golden ruie c. w. POTTER.
The herald., 1898-02-09

1t is alleged that the owner of the
Chicago Times is responsible for
the attendance Of the president at the
late banquet of the Manufacturers club.
and that the unambiguous remarks of
Mr.. Mckinley upon that occasion were
in response to rather peremptory de-
mand made by that arrogant Individual
In view of the measurable probability
of this statement. the subsequent hearty
Endorsement of the presidents speech
by the Times Herald was to be expected.
The owner of the TIL. and Mr.. Kohl
saat seldom disagree.
The herald., 1898-02-09
Hawaiians Given No Voice

Eighty-four per cent of the pure Ha-
waiians and 81 per cent of the part Ha-
waiians can read and write, and yet the
present government dare not submit to
them the question whether their country
shall be absorbed by q foreign power
located 1000 miles away. Nor does the
United States government, which pro-
poses to absorb them, dare do It, The
annexation, II accomplished, will be the
triumph of brute force, and will take
its place as one of the slickest steals in
history. - Springfield (Mass.) Repub-
lican~
The herald., 1898-02-09
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 8. 1898.
PLATFORM

The Herald believes that the city OF
Los Angeles should own and control a
complete system OF waterworks.
Tho Herald believes that the city
should acquire such system at the
earliest date possible and on the most
advantageous terms possible. consistent
with contract obli cations and fair deal
ing.
Tho Herald believes that the con-
tract with the Los Angeles City Water
company should be enforced to tho let
ter. and that, at the conclusion OF the
pending lease, the plant should be taken
over in accordance with the provisions
of that contract.
The herald., 1898-02-09

The New York World intimates that
the option as to the money which may
be used in the payment of the bonded
Indebtedness is by law conferred upon
the secretary of the treasury, and con-
graduates itself that the reiadoption of
the Matthews resolution by the senate
will have no practical effect one way or
the other. The statement is absurdly
incorrect and misleading, and unworthy
of a great public journal. The option is
reserved to 1.-The government of the
United States" not to the secretary OF
the treasury, the president or any other
executive officer. We concede there is
some justification for the World in as
suming that the secretary of the treas
ury is "the government of the United
States" that official for the past twenty
five years having acted upon the pre-
sumption in the management of the ma
tion's finances, but the World, as a pro-
fessed Democratic paper, should know
there is no warrant for 1t, and that at
some not very remote period, let us
hope, the country will get back to first
principles, and the governments affairs
will be conducted with some reference
to the constitution and the laws.
The herald., 1898-02-09
MR.. BILLToPs ANDFRANKY
The Youngster Touches the Old Gen
tleman for Two Cents

"Pop," said little Frankly Billtops to his
father, twill you give me cent?"
"Why, certainly" said Mr.. Billtops,
and he reached in his pocket promptly and
handed Frankly over cent.
You know you owe me two, now," said
Frankly, still standing by.
"why, how's that?" said Mr.. Billtops.
'Twice before when 1 asked you you
didn't have any" said Frankly.
This demand was rather bewildering
Mr.. Billtops was dimly conscious that
unconsciously, of course, on Franky's pari
he was being made the victim OF sor'
of domestic f1im-fiam; but to avoid further
complications he paid the money.
The herald., 1898-02-09
Justice Too Slow

In most matters Of serious moment
Americans are no laggards. AS rule,
except, in the punishment of murderers,
they are not sluggish or apathetic. But
the methods in most of the courts in this
country in criminal proceedings are a
reproach to American civilization, when
ever wretches of the Durrant type are
allowed to live for years after convic-
tion. Is not the lawyer who seeks by
every unscrupulous device Of trickery
to prolong lives which are justly for
felt to the state constituencies rascal
who ought to be in a cell?-New York
Tribune.
The herald., 1898-02-09
WEBB ROUTED

Another step In the redemption and
reform of the board of education was
taken last night by the removal of one
of Webb's creatures from the secretary
ship and the substitution of thorough
ly reliable citizen of unquestioned re-
pute. Norman S. Averill succeeds H. &
Johnson and Webb's iron hand once
more shows a tendency towards palsy
This beneficial event was made possible
by the vote of DR.. Mathis, who has thus
earned the gratitude of all good citizens
The responsibility of each and every
member of the board of education, who
has the conscience and manhood to do
the right, henceforth is perfectly ap-
parent. The appointment of C. S. Ho-
gan to the position of superintendent OF
buildings and janitors supplies more
cause for congratulation, for Mr.. Hogan
enjoys substantial reputation.
The friends and admirers of Webb arc
entitled to all the enjoyment they car
get out of his so-called "vindica ton, u
but the complete reorganization and re-
demption of the board is a much more
satisfactory and tangible result for tho
people.
The herald., 1898-02-09
when We Shall Know

However much we love and revere the
ideal in Christ, or the personal Jesus, we
cannot fully know all the sacred tender
ness and reverent rejoicing possible to us
until we have revered the human IN some
life dear and holy to US; until we nave
and tender feet in joyful service of the
sons and daughters of men; until we have
been penetrated by another's gentleness
of soul.-Trinities and Sanctities.
The herald., 1898-02-09
Will Keep It

"Well, Mr.. Suburban." said the rector,
II suppose you, in common with the rest
of us, have sworn off something for the
new year.
"Yes, Mr.. Preech," replied the good citi-
zen II went down to the assessors office
and swore off a ten-thousand-dollar per-
sonal tax."-IIarper's Bazar
The herald., 1898-02-09
THE QUEENS SPEECH

The queens speech, upon the opening
of parliament yesterday, is a model for
concise statement of the more import
ant affairs of the empire. 1t is, how
ever, trifie more significant in what it
omits to say than what it
actually contains. The Oriental sit
uation is wholly ignored. The
queen is doubtless aware that some