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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
PARDON ASKEDFOR STOOPS
Petitioner Wants to See Husband and
Wife Reunited.

Harry Stoops the Chicago painter
who was sent to the penitentiary last
fall from Topeka, being convicted Of
abducting Marjorie Wallace for immor-
al purposes has made application for a
pardon. The case has been filed with
the board of pardons.
The petition which is signed by thir-
ty citizens, recites that a great wrong
has been committed against Stops
His wife, Majorie Wallace Stoops, -
says the petition, was cOerced in Civ
ing testimony detrimental to her hus-
band In making application for his
pardon we do so hoping to see a great
wrong righted and a husband and wife
reunited
The signers of the petition are as fol-
lows:
S. l. Still, Samuel Feldner, Fred
Hodgins, Abe J. August, S. c. Jones,
Harry Lindsay, H B. Howe, w. McKi-
ley, Wood Fowler. VIM. Brott L.
Blackman. DR.. F. H. Martin, A Mas
sey, William Archer. George Wagner,
L. T. Yount. c. NJ. G. Holt, w H.
Johnson, P. Heinz. T. F. Bushnell, F. N.
Irving, J. w. Griffin, J. c. Nicely, c. c.
Lamb. F. NJ. Hentig, c. c. Price. Rob
ert Knesla and Mrs. L. E. Thorpe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
HE PLAYED THE DEVIL.
A. Son of the Pastor Terrifies
the Congregation.

Chicago, Jan. 1S.--A- special to the
Tines Herald from Bourbon. Ind,
says:
Rev. Mr.. Akin, pastor of the flock Of
Bethel church, on Sunday night took
for his theme His Satanic Majesty"
He is an eloquent man and he painted
the arch-fiend in vivid colors. At the
climax of the description being, dres-
sed to represent devil, with
large head and switching tail.
ambIed up the aisle, blowing smoke
from its nostrils and believing: L am
the devil and I want all of you"
The audience became panic stricken
Men, women and children were hurled
to the floor and trampled upon in the
mad rush for the door. In the cOnfus-
ion the stove was upset and the build
ing caught fire. Before the Mortified
members regained their senses the fire
had made such headway that all at
tempts to save the church were in vain.
George Akin, son of the pastor con-
fessed that he, with the help of other
boys rugged up a devil suit, and know
ing the subject of his fathers sermon,
concealed himself behind a chair and
awaited the arrival of the audience
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
CY'S MAN FRIDAY
Will Be Called Into Court to Answer
Some Ugly Charges.

Quo warranto proceedings to GUST 4. L.
Perry from the office of commissioner in
DOniphan county have been filed in the
supreme court by the attorney general.
The information upon which the case is
based is furnished by the chairman OF
the Doniphan county POpulSt central
committee. F. w Elliott.
1t is charged that Perry was elected as
q result of a conspiracy.
It is also charged that voters at Doni-
phan were coerced and told by Cy Ie-
land that if they would not vote for his
candidate, Mr.. Perry, he would have the
postoffce at Orr abolished, benefits being
derived from such action by the town
of Doniphan. The petition recites that
the postoffice has been abolished in ac-
cordance with that agreement Another
charge is that jOintistS are permitted TO
operate in Troy as reward for support
ing Mr.. Perry.
It is also charged that Mr.. Leland Sc
cured certain votes by remitting delin-
ouent taxes against certain property
holders, not named. Another charge IS
that certain voters were induced to stand
by Leland's candidate by being assured
of unlimited credit at Mr. Lelands store.
The plaintiffs ask for judgment o.
custer alleging that these acts are con-
trary to the peace and dignity of the state
of Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
POACHINGON ROCKEFELLER
Three Men Arrested for Shooting the
Standard Oil Magnate's Game.

Tarrytown, N. Y, Jan. 1S.-Wnliam
Kreamer, August Wyland and William
Herguth were caught by watchers for
William Rockefeller while hunting on
the Standard Oil magnate's estate in
Sleepy Hollow. They had killed cne
rabbit and had dogs and guns.
Rockefeller owns nearly 1000 acres of
land, most of which is wood land. Rab-
bits, squirrels, quail and small birds
abound, and many local hunters have
enjoyed much sport in the territory 1t
is said ROckefeller's attention was
brought to the matter and that he or
dered a watch kept which resulted in
the arrest of the three men.
The prisoners will be punished to the
full extent of the law, as the magnate
does not propose to have hunters in
vading his estate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
Greater New York Finds the
Expenses of Government
Enormously Increased by the
Van Wyck Tammany Crowd.
FAR BEYOND LIMIT
Expected or Estimated by Citi-
zenS and Voters.
The Budget Will Reach at Least
$1OO,OOO,OOO.

New York, Jan. 1S.-The considera-
tion of the budget for the greater city
has begun in earnest by the board of
estimate.
It foreshadows an enormous total
perhaps $100,O 900, and that the cost
of the government will be immensely
increased instead of being decreased.
as expected by the act of consolidation.
For the mayors office, there was an in
crease of from $25, 600 to $50, ,0OO Mayor
Van Wyck explained that he was com
pelledsto have a large clerical force so
that all warrants and stocks and bonds
which he has to sign, should be proper
ly entered.
But the extraordinary increase in
patronage, caused by the charter, be-
gan to be seen when the figures for the
local legislative assembly were present
ed. The item to compare with was the
$90 900 allowed the common council in
the budget adopted by theStrong ad-
ministratiOn for 1897.
City Clerk P. J. Scully asked for
5000, 000 made up in this way:
Council salaries, S6S,000; aldermen's
salaries, $S7, 600, and the remainder in
city and borough clerks salaries.
In addition to these salaries, etc,
came the demands of the borough pres
idents for their own pay and for stafIS
of clerks.
Every division of the new goWern-
ment will have branch offices and clerks
clerks in the main Office. The total for
general administration auditing bu-
reau. collection of taxes. revenues. and
the like, is estimated at $40, O,423.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
THEY DIDN'T PAY 1T.
Another Big Insurance Policy
Repudiated by the N. Y.
Mutual.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-In the supreme
court of the United States, Justice Har-
Ian has handed down an opinion in the
case of A. Howard Ritter executor of
VIM. Runk, VS.. the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company Of New York, involving
the question of whether the heirs of
man Who commits suicide, when in
sound mind, can recover an insurance
policy. The court held that they could
not.
It appeared from the facts that Mr..
Runk, a resident of Philadelphia, COM
mitted suicide within less than a year
after increasing his insurance to the
extent of 5000, coo, making an aggregate
insurance of 100000 upon his life. Of
the 100000, the New York company
carried $4,000, which it refused to pay,
on the ground that Runk was sane
when he took his life. 1t was shown in
the trial court that he had written
letter the day before his death, stating
that it was his purpose to put an end
to his life, so his life insurance money
could be collected for the payment of
his debts.
In deciding the case, Justice Harlan
said that when an insurance company
entered into a contract to insure
mans life, neither party to the contract
could be supposed to have suicide IN
contemplation, and it was not intended
in entering into such contract that
the life of the person insured should be
at the option Of either Of the parties. In
fixing the premium, the company Wou@.
naturally take into consideration their
circumstances bearing upon the dura-
ton of life, and no company would un-
dertake to insure against suicide If
any should make such an attempt 1t
would. he said, be against public
policy and would not be allowed.
Concluding. he said explicitly: mo
insured person committing suicide, and
found to be of sound mind, could recov-
Lii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
A RIDE TO PORT ARTHUR.
President StilIweH Invites a Whole
Convention to Be His Guests.

Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 18.-A convention
having for its object the furthering of the
Nicara qua canal project convened here
yesterday. About 100 delegates, the ap-
pointees of governors, mayors of cities
and commercial bodies of the south and
west, were in attendance. The convention
was promoted by officials Of the Kansas
City, PittSburg & Gulf railroad. j n.
Smithee, editor of the Little Rock, Ark.
Gazette, called the convention to order
and Ex-Governor w. M F'iShback of Ar
kansas was made chairman.
The feature of the days proceedings
was an address on the Nicaragua canal by
A E. Stillwen, president of he-Pittsburg
& Gulf road. at the eo9nelusioln, n, Of OF which
take a trip to Port Arthur at the expense
of his road. The request was accepted
nv the convention and the delegates viii
probably leave here on Wednesday even
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
ZoLA's ARREST
Formal Complaint is Made Against
the Novelist.

Paris. Jan 1S-The minister for war,
Cen. BilIott has lodged with the minis
ter of justice NJ. DarIan, a formal com
DIaint against NJ. Emile ZOla and the
manager of the Aurore. The complaint
will be forwarded to the public prosecu-
tor.
The Aurore on January 13 published
an open letter from NJ. Emile Zola to
President Faure pointing out Irregular
tiles and iIlegalities in the court martial
of Major Count Esterhazy and formally
accusing the minister for war, General
BilIot MERCER, Major Ravary, the in
vestigatine officer of conniving at the
irregularities, alleging that Major Patty
De Clan, one of the witnesses was
guilty of perjury and challenging the
eroYernment to prosecute him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
HANNA'S TROUBLES BEGIN.
Committee Has Been Appointed to
Investigate His Election.

Columbus. O., Jan. 1S.-Speaker Mason
of the house of representa- tives has ap-
pointed the committee to investigate the
alleged attempt to bribe Representative
Otis of Hamilton county to vote for Mar
Gus A. Hanna for senator. The committee
is composed of Representative Rutan Of
Carroll county. Spellmyer of Hamilton.
Boxwen of Warren. Rankin of Fayette
and Kenny of Mercer.
Spellmyer and Kenny are Democrats
and voted for McKissOn for senator. The
other three members are Republican. but
Rutan voted for McKissOn. making the
committee an antf-Hanna commlttee. Ihe
chairman and Mr.. SpellmyeF secretary
a subcommittee was also appointed to
call on the investigation committee of the
senate and arrange for a Joint session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
MIR. HARRIS INQUIRY.
Kansas Senator Wants Some Light
on the Treasury Accounts.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Harris
has introduced a resolution in the SEN
ate, directing the secretary of the treas
ury to inform the senate by whose
authority the item in the annual report
of the treasury relating to the balance
of accrued interest due the United
States from the Pacific railroads on in
terest account" had been omitted The
preamble to the resolution relates that
this item was included in the report of
1880 and that it was then shown that
the accrued interest due from the rail-
roads amounted to 81, ,O06 024 and since
that date the matter has been omitted
from the reports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
ONE MORE QUEEN
A Real ROmany Sovereign to Be
Crowned in Topeka.
Coronation to Take Place on
May %.
A GYPSY BAND HERE
And There VIII Be 500 More
by Coronation Time.
The New Queens Mother Died
in Austria, Recently.

Topeka is to be honored by a most
unusual event on the 22nd of next May.
1t will be the coronation of the queen
of the largest tribe of Gypsies in the
world.
day with an escort comprising between
so and 60 members of the tribe She
is now lodged in a red and white tent
at the corner of Jackson and Curtis
streets in North Topeka, and will there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
SUIT AGAINST LAWRENCE.
The Attorney General Will Try to
Make the City Pay Its Honest
Debts.

The attorney general will file in the su-
preme court Wednesday suit to recover
from the city of Lawrence 100000 in bonds
issued to aid in the construction of the
state university, but later repudiated by
the city.
The delinquent interest amounts to $780,
900 and the suit will be brought to cover
both principal and interest. The are 100
bonds and 100 coupons attached. each of
which is q separate cause of action, max
ing a total of / 400 causes in the case.
This will be the largest case ever filed in
the supreme court.
lating lying story about TOpeka's bridge.
1t will now have an opportunity to discuss
repudiation at home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
100000 KLoNDIKERs
Is the Revised Estimate of the Pas
senger Agents of Western Lines.

Chicago, Jan. 1S.-The western roads
are beginning to modify their estimates
of the number of people who will be
bound for Alaska in the spring. The
business has already begun to move
in small way but from all of the ev-
idence which the roads have been able
to gather, the total number of tickets
that will be sold on account of the
Alaska business will not be over 1OO,-
900.
The estimates of some of the general
passenger agents on this business were
double this, but the chances are now
that 1OO,O 900 will be the outside figure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
DISPLAY PAID MORTGAGES
One County Will Decorate Room
With Them at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 18.-The citizens Of
York county have requested that the
management of the Transmississippi
exposition, in alloting space to them
for an exhibit, provide walls which they
can paper with cancelled mortgages for
1897
It is explained that these notes are
and printed in different colorS, and the
general effect may be made pleasing to
the eye as well as being witness to the
unparalleled prosperity that is visiting
that section of the state.
Nearly $12O. 600 were paid in excess of
the amount represented by mortgages
filed in York county alone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
JOLIET GIVES FRANCHISE.
Street Car Franchises are Extended
for SO Years by the Council.

Joliet, ILL.,, Jan. 1S-By unanimous
vote of the city council the Joliet City
Railway company has been given a
franchise for so years and several miles
more of streets. The company has
$500 900 invested and will put in 5000, 000
more this winter. This is the first fran
chise granted under the Allen law
which passed at the last regular session
Of the legislature. The public in general
are in favor of the franchise granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
BABY BELL.
A Mother Deposits Her Infant
in Saloon as Payment
For Drinks.

Prescott Ariz., Jan. 1S.-While the Cab
met saloon was crowded with hundreds of
people, Mrs. Bell, the wife of a mining
man, entered with a babe in her arms and
placing it on the bar before her, left with
this fareweII:
THE father of this child deserted me
and my babe, caring more for whisky
than for either of US. I wish to tender
now, his child, so that his appetite may
be gratited to the extent of the deposit" ="
There was a wild rush for the young
ster, SeVentY-five men coming forward
to ask for the waif. The probate judge
was called in to settle the controversy
and he has taken charge of the child.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
De KOVEN DYING.
Noted Opera Composer Near
Death at Aiken, S. Carolina.

New York, Jan. 18.-A telegram re
ceived in this city from Mrs. Reginald
De Koven, who is in Aiken, S. c., with
her husband, brings the news that the
latter is lying at the point of death in
that city from an attack of gastric fe-
yer.
about a week ago hoping that the
southern atmosphere would benefit the
well known composer. Mr.. DeKOven
had just undergone a very delicate Op-
Grafton and was in debilitated cOndi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
GLOVEMAKERS ASSIGN
Werthimer & Co., of New York, Fail
for S8OO,OOO.

New York, Jan. 1S.-Maurice Werthi-
mer. Herman Steinberger and Jacob
Steinberger. doing business under the
name of Werthimer & Co, in this city
and the Werthimer Glove Manufactur-
ing company, at Johnstown, N. Y, have
assigned to Bruno Ritcher without pre-
ferences. The liabilities are reported to
be $500, 900 and the assets about the
same amount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
Toneka Clnh Assessment..

Members of the Topeka club are this
week receiving reminders of the trouble
experienced by that organization over the
suit over the conduct of the their club
three years ago They are in the shape OF
notices from the president asking for in
dividual contributions of s. to apply to
fund now beng raised for the payment Of
a note standing against the club. The
note amounts to nearly $4O0 and represents
the money expended by the club in de-
Tending the suit. This is the only out
standing Indebtedness of the club. When
this is paid off the club will be entirely
free from debt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
APPLAUSE FOR DOLE.
Hawaiian President is HonOred
at the Baldwin Theater.

San Francisco, Jan. 1S.-President
Dole and party attended the Baldwin
theater this evening. They occupied
two proscenium boxes which were dec
GRATED with the American and Ha-
avian flags. When the president en-
tered his box and was recognized by
the audience he was greeted with ap-
plause from all parts of the house He
bowed in acknowledgment of the com
Dliment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
PENITENTTARY FIRE.
Starts in the Laundry and the Prison
Narrowly Escapes Destruction.

Fire broke out in the laundry at the
state penitentiary Monday night and
for a time threatened the destruction of
the principal buildings at the institu-
ton. Hard work subdued the flames
with but little damage.
The blaze created intense excitement
among the prisoners, principally be
cause of the fact that whenever there
are any signs of fire at the penitentiary
many of them anticipate an opportun-
ity to escape. To this class of men the
destruction of the penitentiary by fire
would be hailed. as a providentiaI act
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
IT COST $1,000
To Have an Empty Treasury for a
Short Time.

The state treasurer has paid S1OSO0O of
the warrants outstanding against the
state which were not paid when present
ed because of lack of funds About S37 GOO
remains unpaid.
The Bank of Topeka was paid a small
sum in excess of $T0O00.7 The First Ma
tional was paid So, ,954.42. The interest or
profit to the Bank of Topeka amounted to
1892 Il; to the first National, S245.A1. The
interest on the amount outstanding will
amount to about $500, making the total
amount of interest paid because of the
deficit about $1,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
SIX CENTS APART.
Coal Miners and Operators Trying to
Get Together at Chicago.

Chicago. Jan. 1S.-The interstate joint
convention of bituminous coal miners and
operators assembled today prepared to DO
business The state delegations had been
thoroughly organized and committees nad
been named. The miners made no at
tempt to conceal the fact that what they
want is advance throughout the he.a
far from agreeing with the operatives on
this point and say 4 cent advance IS
The morning session was of only half
hours dura ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
ANTI-SCALPING BILL.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The house com
mittee on interstate and foreign com
merce has reported the anti-scalpins
bill. There were but two dissenting
votes in the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
WHAT DID 1T COST?

Senator Chandler Injects Little Sar-
casm in Telegram to Hanna.
Washington, Jan. 1S-Amongs the
congratulatory kilograms received by
Mark Hanna after his election to the
senatorship, was one which was not
given out for publication. 1t was sent
by Senator Chandler of New Hamp-
shire, and was as follows. Il congrat-
ulate you on this latest victory for
sound money. How much?"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
HORNLESS REINDEER.
500 of Them Will Soon Leave Nor
xrav for the United States.

washington Jan. ia telegram was
received at the war department today
from DR.. Jackson at Trondhjem. Norway
stating that Mr.. Kjleman was on his way
from the interior with 800 fine reindeer.
which he had purchased with a suita bic.
number of sleds and drivers The deer
have all been dehorned, SO that they may
he safely shipped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
Kangans in washington.

Washington, Jan. 18.-Louis L. Steele,
Of Lawrence, Kan, and Lew w Sar-
gent. of Manchester, o. T., were ad-
mitted to practice before the interior
department.
Miss Maud w. HerrelI. of Kansas,
who was appointed copyist in the pat
emf office. has declined to serve, owing
to Illness in her family.
Judge S. R Peters, w. G. Perry and
7 E. Lambert, of Kansas, appeared be
fore the house judiciary committee this
morning in favor of the bill dividing
the state into two judicial districts
T3ethanv College. Lindsborg, Conserv-
atory of Music Have you heard of 1t ?
Library hall, 22nd.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
COL. HAY GOES TO EGYPT.

London, Jan. 1S.-The United States
ambassador, Col. John Hay and Mr.
Spencer Eddy, his private secretary,
left London today. on their way to
Egypt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
MUSTERED OUT.

The state military board has muster
ed out the K. N. G. companies at Bur
lingame, Wensville and Junction City.
The charge is nemciehcy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
GEN. ALGER SITS UP.
His Condition is Reported as Being
Much Improved.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Secretary Al
ger is able to sit up for a short time,
and is said to be otherwise improved
in condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment
gives instant relief. 1t aIlays inf1am-
nation and heals. 1t is prompt in its
action and positive in it's effect. II is
the kind that cures without pain or
discomfort. It is for piles only. SOC.
Tubes 75c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18

OIof Ekberg, merchant tailor. rs
Kansas avenue, frst-clasS suit OF
clothes for S25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
ARTIST LEIGHTON DEAD.

Boston, Jan. 1S.-Scott Leighton, the
well known Boston artist died at the
Mclean insane asylum at Waverly to-
day. Leighton's fame rested on his
talent in animal painting.
Granite Tea. Kettles, So cents.
Tayman. Oberlev. Hdw. Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18

The worst cough can be cured by the
prompt use of Ayers Cherry PectoraL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18

State Bank Commissioner John w.
Breidenthal has gone to Baxter Springs
where he will appear in the case
brought by the state against Col. AL
exander Warner who is charged with
receiving deposits for his bank when it
was in an insolVent condition. The
bank failed last summer at which time
the bank commissioner took charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-18
STATE HOUSE EVENTS.

Sheriff George Forsyth of ST. Paul,
Mimi, after securing the necessary
requisition papers from the governors s
office has gone to Kingman to take
Frank Harris into custody. Harris is
wanted for criminal assault. He has
given the Minnesota officers a merry
chase but was finally arrested and
landed in jail by the sheriff of King
man county. He will at once be re-
turned to Minnesota to answer for his