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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
FIGHT WITH HIGHWAYMEN
Who Attempt to Rob saloonkeeper
in Tacoma

Tacoma, Wash. Dec. 26.-Policeman
Brown was wounded and an unknown
highwayman probably fatally shot in a
desperate battle between three masked
robbers, a policeman and a saloon
keeper at midnight last night. The three
highwaymen burst open Peter Pepe's
saloon door at South Twelfth and K
streets, calling to him to throw up his
hands Without further warning the
men began firing at him. Pepe seized
his revolver from a shelf and replied.
Patrolman Brown heard the shooting
and rushed to the scene. About a dozen
shots were exchanged before one of the
robbers dropped with a bullet through
his chest. His name is James Garrett,
of San Francisco. He has been in Ia
coma for about three weeks.
PatrQlman Brown was wounded in the
chin. The other two men ran out and
disappeared. Pope declares that as one
of them left the door he fired a him
and the man cried out as though he had
been shot. The police are securing the
vicinity for the two highwaymen. 1t is
generally believed the men are a part
of the gang of highwaymen who have
been participating in the frequent hold
ups which have occurred recently. The
wounded highwayman is at the hos
pital, in a dying condition and unable
to talk,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

schools of that city. They have neglect
ed to equip their school system with
sufficient accommodations owned by the
city for the children desiring to attend
the school thereof, and the result has
been that on the first day of September
last upward of 1000 of the school child
rem in that city were compelled to alter
nate in their attendance and were able
to receive but two and One-fOurth hours
instruction each day.
superintendent Skinner holds that
''this union of interests is no longer de
sirable nor for the best interests of the
schools of the city, and is against the
letter and spirit of the constitution. The
public school system must be conducted
in such broad and catholic spirit that
Jew and Protestant and Catholic alike
shall find therein absolutely no cause
for complaint as to the exercise, directly
or indirectly, Of any UNCONVENTIONAL in
fluence."
superintendent Skinner cites the de-
cisiOn of superintendent Draper, rem
dered March "a, 1887. that the wearing
of a religious garb by teachers consti-
tutes a sectarian influence which ought
not to be persisted in, and the same
may be said of the language in which
such teachers are addressed. He says:
Il decide that the action of, the re-
SpOndents herein in hiring rooms and
buildings in which to conduct any of the
schools of said city. and in continuing
the lease of buildings rented by a former
board and in conducting schools therein
beyond the period of emergency con-
templated by the statute, is without
legal authority on the part of the re-
spOndents.
L also decide that it is the duty of the
respondents to require teachers employ
ed by them to discontinue in the public
school room the use Of any distinguish
ing dress or garb or any religious or
1ar-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
MAY BE BOB EVANS
Who Will Succeed Admiral Bunce a
New York.

New York Dec ga dispatch to
the World from Washington, says:
Captain r. d. Evans name is promi
nently mentioned as Rear Admiral
Bunce's successor in the New York
navy yard, now that it seems to be de-
cided that Rear Admiral Sampson will
remain mmander-in-chief of the
miraI Schley will be assigned to sea
duty, in compliance with his request.
Unless congress should pass a law
authorizing him to remain on the active
list, Rear Admiral Dewey will be placed
on the retired list on Dec. &c, 1899. Only
one other retirement will occur next
year-that of Commodore H. H. Howl
son, now commandant of the Boston
navy yard.
There is a strong sentiment in naval
circles in favor of the passage of a, law
which will permit the retention of Ad-
miral Dewey upon the active list for
ten years, as was done in the case of
heroes of the civil war
Reports from Manila that Admiral
Dewey desires to return home are not
believed by department officials, their
slres to remain in the Philippines It is
not expected here that he will be de-
tached from command of the Asiatie
station until just in time to reach the
United States on the day of his retire
ment.
Work is being pushed by the navy de-
partment on the small cru SCI s i n ssun
boats to be used for patrol service in
Cuban waters. 1t is appreciated that
in six days this government VIII assume
control in Cuba and it is desired that
the navy shall be prepared to do its
fair share in preserving peace and order
in the seaports Of the island
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
THE CIVIL SERVICE BILL.
The One introduced by Representative
Keefer Has Some Good Provisions

The civil service measure which Rep
resentatiVe Keefer introduced into the
house this morning provides for the ap-
pointment by the governor of three civ
il service commissioners, each of whom
shah be from a different political party.
The bill places under civil service
rules all managers, superintendent and
employees of all state penal and charita-
BILE institutions and asylums, and teach
ers in public schools, colleges and uni
versities; to police and fire departments,
in cities maintaining paid departments.
and the rules may be extended at the
discretion of the governor to any or all
appointive state county or municipal
officers. except those which are subject
to confirmation by the senate or a city
council or to the heads of principal de-
partments in the state or any city.
The commissioners are to assist the
governor in preparing civil service rules
and appointing examination boards.
They are given a secretary, who will re-
ceive a salary of 81, 500 per year, and
they must maintain their Office in the
state house. They receive IS per day
for actual services and actual expenses.
The regulations set forth in the meas
ure follow those of the federal civil ser
vice law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
SORROW Ar THE HOME.
Mrs. Collins and Grace Collins Hear
the Verdict of the Jury.

The news of the verdict was taken to
Mrs. Collins and Grace Collins by John
Collins. senior, brother of the murdered
husband and father. He left his nephew
in his cell at the county jail soon after
returning there from the court room,
and went to the Collins home on Van
Buren, street to impart the terrible news
to the family.
When they heard that the jury had
declared John the murderer of his
father Mrs. Collins and Grace broke
down completely and sobbed together.
Mrs. Collins soon retired to her own
room and refused to see anyone. In re-
of the family, Grace Collins came to the
door later in the evening. Her eyes were
red with weeping and she could scarcely
keep from sObbing while she talked.
1.-The verdict is awful and wrong. My
brother As innocent" Is all she would
say.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
CANNOT TEACH IN SCHOOLS
New York Superintendent Declares
Against Catholics.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 26-State Superfn-
tendent of Public instruction Charles H
Skinner has given a decision in the cele-
brated case OF Edward Keyser, who ap-
education of Poughkeepsie, in leasing
for school purposes two buildings owned
by St. Peters Roman Catholic church
and the employment as teachers of two
Sisters Of Charity, who dress in the
garb peculiar to their religious sect and
are addressed usually in the school by
their Christian names predxed by the
term Sister
The board Of education of the city Of
Poughkeepsie since 1913 has been rent
ang of various church denominations
and individuals school buildings and
rooms in which they conduct the public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
GOING TO THE TRUST.
Big Cleveland Rolling Mill Plant to
Be Absorbed.

Cleveland. Dec. 26.-The announcement
made several days ago that overtures
were being made to the Cleveland Rolling
Mill company for the purchase of it's big
plant by the wire trust has been con-
drmed.
President H. A. Chisholm states that an
offer has been made to his company and
that action would be taken upon it next
month when the proposition can be laid
before the stockholders al the regular an
nual meeting Mr. Chisholm would not
make public the offer made by the COM
pany, but he said that he thought it would
likely be accepted.
The Cleveland rolling mill plant is
among the largest in the country and en-
DlOYs from 5000 to 1000 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
SAMPSON PLANS A REST.
Goes to Washington This Afternoon
TO See the President

New York, Dec. 26.-AdmiraI Samp-
son spent Christmas day with his fam
lily in Glen Ridge, N. J. He will go to
Washington this afternoon to see the
president. AS to his future plans. the
admiral is uncertain. He expects, how
ever, to have much needed rest at
his home in this place, with an OCCASION
al visit to the navy yard and his flag
ship, the New York. The admiral is in
the best of health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
A CALL TO CHICAGO.
Son of Bishop of Nicaragua offered
Passionate of ST. Peters.

Cleveland. Dec. 26-Rev. Frank Du ATou-
lin, rector of Emmanuel Protestant EDiS-
cODal church on Euclid avenue, this city,
has received call from Chicago and IS
considering the acceptance of it. The call
is extended to him by St. Peters church
of that city, and he will give them an
answer in the near future. Rev. Mr.. Du
Moulin is a very young man, and he is the
son of the bishop of Nicaragua. He has
been remarkably successful in building up
large congregatiOn at Emmanuel Church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

What IS commonly known as heart dis
ease IS frequently an aggravated form of
Dyspepsia. Like all other diseases result
ing from Indigestion it can be cured by
kodol Dyspepsia Cure. IT cures the worst
forms Of dyspepsia It digests what you
eat. Geo. w. Stansheld, w. H. Wilson
a, J. Arnold &S Son, a. J. Kane & Co.,
Druggtst@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
Rheumatism Cnrad.

We guarantee Regans rheumatism
Remedy to cure any case of Rheuma-
tism in so days or money refunded. Sold
for 81 per bottle by Swift & Holiday
Drug Co.. w. H. Wilson. and Arnold
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
RoTHWEILER's BILL.
The One introduced in the House
Known as the "Old Leedy Bill"

The railroad bill introduced in the
house by Representative Rothweiler
this morning is what is known as the
old Izeedy bill and was simply intro
duced for the purpose of giving the eau
Gus bill the first place on the house
calendar when it comes from the eau
Gus next Tuesday.
The Rothweiler bill will act as a
dummy and when the caucus bill is
prepared it will be substituted for the
bill now on the calendar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

When you ask for De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve don't accept a counterfeit or imita..
lion. There are more cases of Piles be-
ing cured by this than all others COM
bined. Geo W. Stansfeld. w. H. Wilson
a. ]. Arnold & Son, A. J. Kane & Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR Rents unfurnished rooms. 9O8
Kansas ave.
FOR RENT-A pleasant, we'll furnished
roorns heat, light, bath. 927 Quincy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

Money be carefully Invested 81
AdOev7isfsg it wfU pay Big re-
turns. Il "SssaH Aa0ertsse-
Nsessf" in The State journal
costs $ cents a line a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

You hare anything to Trade,
zgltet7seY it Is a Bicycle, a SfOge
or a Piano, tell the people about
1t ia This Paper, a1sd y0as all
get a Customer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

You haze property to Rent Or
For Sale, the easiest, simplest
and cheapest 0Oay to bring it
before the public rs to PIT a
little Advertisement ia The
State journal. It zOiH be read
eOery0OHere in the State Of
KaMsas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

In regard to the charge that the State
journal sent out an Associate Press re-
port saying that the fast mail would be
abandoned, the Journal simply sent out
the rumor that was current in this city.
1t was not sent out positive state
ment, simply as current news.
The statement made in the Journal some
time ago that the Santa Fe would refuse
to renew the contract was one of those
mistakes that will sometimes happen and
appeared only in the headline and not in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

You Want TO Hire a Nass
Boy or a Woman, a8 Ad0eyfiSe-
nsesst fss This Paper all bring
yO1t so many applications that
you can haze yOatr pick If the
best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-26

You Want to Bssv or Sell any
thing, Rent a Room or Take
BOarders, try a Small AdOeT-
tisemesst fss The State Journal
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
The Game Laws.

The hunting season is nefr al hand
and local sportsment are making prep r
atoms for the opening of the game
season. According to the state law
prairie hens, pheasants, woodcock, snipe,
plov~rs, etc NAV be killed from Sap
tember 1st to Dece mber 1st Fine from
$40 to $50 for each violation Ducks,
geese, brart, etc Rave the same ssfsor,
but me fines are from $40 to $50 for
violations. Ducks, geese and other
aquatic birds must not be taken or
killed betwte en- sunset and sunrise
Swans must not he killed Fine for
violation $25 to 800 QlaiI and Eng
lish or Chinese pheasant must not be
tampsred with in any way before Sept.
1st, 1901.
Sneak boats, artificial sm1ush, nets,
sneres, spring guns, pivot guns, etc,
must not be nsed under penalties of
from $40 to sl00. Hunters muet not
enter upon lend having proper sign
board, forbiddiag such trespats, under
penalties from 35 TO so and costs or
i.il in default. not over thirty days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
Death Of May Hutehison.

The many friends of Miss May Hutch
isop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VIM
Hutchison, will learn with sad regre' s
of her death, which occurred at the farm
home of the family, near Readstown, last
Wednesday morning. May was we'll
known among mary educational workers
in the county, having taught scho,
until about three years ago, since when
her delicate heath prevented continu-
arce of her educational duties. She
was % years of sge and was taken seri-
ously ill about q month ago Three
weeks since Mr.. Hutchinson was com
PEELED TO Law aside the duties Of the
registers office, and, in conn any with
Ms Hutchinson, left Viroqua for their
rural hom4 to care for their daughter,
who was gradually giving way under
the long aid persistent strain her deli
cate constitute had uuderwe through
a long period If pa lent and uncompain-
ing suffering. But loving and tender
lands could only make m re peaceful
the imprt 7sions of approaching death,
and no earthly power could prolong the
life thht Was stealing away from thu
darkeuing shadows Of death into b
brig liter light.
The funeral was b. Id at Rsadstown
last Thursday Afternoon, Rev Coram
eff ting, and large number attended
aud paid a final tribute Of love and
respect to her memory.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
Death q an Only Son.

A other You 8 life has goae out. one
that brings 81 u IA sorrow to the wbole
community c. Friday morning last,
after several months of suffering ircm
the dreaded disease, consumption, the
spirit of William f. Cherrington took
lis fight This young man was 81
years of age Decem ',er 31st, last was
he sen of Mr.. and Mrs @. CHEERING
ton He was born, reared and educated
in this place He was favorite from
childhood with bis fellows; ch erishad
aud only son, whose demise brings the
keenest sorrow to the home. Three
years ago, with his parents, he went to
Calf rnia Returning year later he
soon engaged in the jewelry husiness at
L,Farge, where sue 'ess WAS within his
grasp till poor health overlook him.
For six weeks preceding his death. be
was at his fathers home here. where
every attention and care was given.
Funeral YVES held in the Methodist
church Sur day afternoon, conducted ny
Rev Coram, assisted by Rev. Nuzum
TIE order of Woo0men. of which The
deceased was a member, attended in a
body. Over $50 members were in the
proce ssion.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
CAMP MEETING TIME AGAIN.

Viroqua Welcomes Many from Adjoin-
ing Places. and Feels the Inspiration
of the Good Results Attending-List of
Campers or tie Grounds.
The fifteenth annual meeting OF the
La Crosse District Camp Meeting aaso-
citation is now with ue, and the familiar
faces its converting always brings. 1t
is season that directs many people to
our city, and, like the blessed Yuletide,
is time for home comings and family
reunions To our mind there is roth
ing that convey better Impression Of
goodness for Viroqua than these an
nusl religions meetings In which all
denominations join. The pleasant and
attractive grounds, with their familiar
surroundings pictured as in camp meet
ing time, tell all visitors that V,raaua
cit q MS are interested 10 the success
ard benefits to be derived from these
recurring gatherings
The grounds, buildings and facilities
have never been SO perfect as now, and
up to date more and better tents are up
than usual. People have fixed them
selves for comfort and are making the
most of the meeting The following
families have tents erected and are
living on the grounds, good portion
of them the most of The time:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
THE MILITARY RESERVATION
Letters From Three of the Soldier Boys
of Company M-They Have Had Pay
Day and Long March, Two Imprtant
Events in Soldier Life.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY "M'' FOURTH REC. /
CAMP DOUGLAS Aug. H. 1898.
FRIEND MuNsoN:-I will Try to fed
time 10 write few iteme TINT possibly
may interest the readers of Your paper.
Camp is all exc tement ton Sbt in
anticip, ton of the big time tomorrow.
fhe Second battalion, companies H. NJ,
A Ind L will leave camp b 'ut 6 O'Clock
in the morning The proposed route il
toward the east. They expect TO reach
Eroy about noon and are looking for
ward to great reception at hat place,
AS news has com4 to c mp thet they are
preparing to give the boys ine time.
We expect to go as far as Union Center
and return, about IA miles IN all, al d
will b, back by Tuesday night The
men will carry their puppy" tents,
ponchos, blankets. hlouses and rsticDs
for the march A great deal OF rivalry
is shown by the diff rent battalions as
each tries to march the farthest without
losing any men by the way side.
The boys we're Pleased to see the
faces of Abner Siiblugh ard Martin
Morrison In camp today.
Our regiment is f St becoming pro-
ficient in drill G | Sesman, in speak
ing of our conduct one evening last
wesk said that be had never seen bett
parade in his life. AS the colonel is an
experienced soldier the complim- mt is no
small one and he me n appreciate it.
Captain s ,baugh surprised the boys
this morning by making the somewhat
astonishing statement that the pay
mas ter would be- here Wedns sday mora
ing Needless to say his coming will be
extremely welcome TO most of the boys
Saturday foreuoon the boys of the
Second and Third battalions We're or
dered to move their tents and at thu
word of command every tent came DOM
The scene was one bayond description,
but neverthelees worth seeing. The
tents were moved backward, thus MAX
ing the alleys narrower and the streets
wider. The change is good one and
greatly improves the LOOKS Of the camp
Companies M ADD III issued chal-
lenge to the battery boys to play game
Of ball, last Saturday afternoon. The
gams was rather upinteresting as the
score showed. Our boys won Is to B
Company M was reprrsente d by Sergeant
Wood, Corp rails Borgerson aud Russell
and Private Garter. Smith, who pitched
'or M and I'll struck out eleven men dur
ing the first four innings.
As the war is over we suppose the
people at home think that we will soon
be among them At any rate that is
the only way we eau account for the
small amount of mail received al camp
Although great many of the boys
think we will be mustered out 10 short
time, some OF us do not think. So
COL Seaman says we will not be mustered
out for long time, if We are before cur
term of enlist ment has expired.
Sergeant Hansep, our dreamer and
prophet, says we ara to take long
journey. However it b., and whatever
may be in store for US, we are hoping
that long life is in s. ore for thu Fourth
regiment. DoN G. MILLER
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24

Friday of this week has been fix d
upon as viroqua and Vernon county
day at the big Spaita fair, and the
pros p cts are that there will be many
in attendance People may 60 north
on the regular morning eccommoda ion
train, arriving in Sparta before moor .
A special train will bring thu xcnrsion
lists home in the evening. ciday will
b. enc Of the big rae days-the 2:3O
pace, 2 40 trot or pace, and free for-all
pace. There are three to ten entries in
each of the classes. Vernon is entered
in the 2:30 pace.
Sparta is an attractive city and its
citizens ho'pitable ard progressive. It's
welcome to our people would be cordial
in every way, and We could turn out in
goodlg numbers to assist in neigh
borly way in lending encouraged to
their fair association. The ride along
the route will be an agreeable change to
all who have been steadily einpioved 1T
home, as the fields have row taken on
the usual appearance of the harvest
season
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24

Our Touring mills at Coon Valley
have been closed for few days and till
August 25th, when patrons will have
the privilege of inspecting one of the
most perfect milling outfits in the state,
Our facilities have been so enlarged and
improved that dealers ard farmers can
and will be b. tier accommodated
Very truly, N. N NEPRUD & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
VERNON COUNTY CENSOR
WEDNESDAY, Aug. "a, 1898.
YIROOUA MARKETS.
Republican Preliminary Meeting.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified ere
tors of the Republican party OF me e seE1
preliminary meeting will be held in the
several wards Of said ely. on Tuesday, Aug
sOth, 1898, at 1880 p. M, for the purpose OF
publican caucus, DO be held on the I'd day of
September. 1898, TO elect delegates 10 the
county and assembly conventions. TO be held
on he 9th DAY Of September, 1898, to place in
nomination a county ticket and candidate
for member of the assembly SUCH prelimi
nary meetings and caucuses to be held Us
follows:
First ward, city hail.
Second ward, at Lindcmann's hall in the
Nichols block.
Third ward, at Censor office.
-. O. MAHONEY, Chairman.
Dated Nirnnnn August 18th. ls9S
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
yIRoOua TOWN CAUCUS.

A caucus o the republican voters OF the
town of Viroqua, is hereby called Tor satur-
day, September Sd, at 2:30 0 clio K In the after
noon, TO be held at the city hall in Niroqua,
yentiuu to be held on September 9th. Also
delegates to the assembly convention to be
held on the same date.
BY ORDER OF Town COMMITTEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-24
popuIis, Comfy Convention.

County Populists met in convention
last Saturday to elect delegates to the
congressional and state conventions
The attendance was light. Following
gentlemen we're selected. To state con
V, ntion: Col G M Butt, Chris. Ellef-
son, Cal r May, ID FL. Bean, @. FL.
Mipshsll. aud Hans t. Fortney. To
gressional conven,ion-J Fl. Nc
Lees, G. M. Butt, J. Z Harris, Ole
Sviggum, j. s. Gibbs, d. Fl. Bssn, VIM.
Oliver.