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The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ANYTHING TO GET OUT.
Convicts at the Penitentiary Suddenly
and Suspiciously Fired With
War Fever.

Harry Lands, warden of the state
penitentiary, says that the war spirit
is as strong among the cOnvicts in that
institution as it is among men in the
state who have all the rights of citizen
ship. Many of the men who were never
heard to complain before, among them
Emmett Dalton, the train robber, are
now bemOaning their fate because they
are unable to volunteer their services
and go to war.
Il could raise a battalion of the hard
lest men in the state of Kansas out of
the convicts at the penitentiary," said
Warden Lands today, "and L would
Just as soon lead them in fight as 1
would a battalion of respectable citi-
zens The majority of people have a
false idea about the men in the penl-
tentiary. They are not all treacherous
and would-be murderers, and there are
plenty of good manly fellows who would
make splendid fighters and would be
lust as brave and heroic as the men
who never wore stripes in state inSti-
tuition. The penitentiary is full of men
with fine physiques, and L could form
a battalion of the most Sold1erly look
ing soldiers that would leave the state.
Warden Lands came to Topeka to
see if there were any good places in the
volunteer service lying around loose
that might be had for the asking, when
the man who did the asking was as
prominent a Populist as he is. He ad-
mits that he would like a commission,
but says he will not press his claim
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
GUN COTTON EXPLODES
Wrecking Santa Cruz Powder
Works and Killing Seven.

Santa Cruz, Cal, April 27.-Three ex-
plosions last night at the California pow
der works caused a greater loss of life
than any of the previous accidents in the
history of these works. Seven were killed
and four seriously injured, as follows:
Killed:
Edward Killderan, brick mason.
]. Miller, foreman of one of the mills.
c. A. Cole, carpenter of the works.
E. Jennings.
b. Jose.
Two boys named Marshall
Injured:
J. Nelson.
William Burge.
J. Hannah.
NJ. Nunzen.
The first heavy shock from the exp1o-
sion was felt for many miles around and
was shortly followed by two lighter
shocks. The smoke from the works arose
in such dense volumes that it was i'm
possible for a time to perceive the extent
of the damage that had been caused by
the explosion. The fire spread and the
main magazine was in imminent danger.
The bugle call was sounded for members
of the California naval reserve, who re-
sponded promptly, hurrying to the mills
and assisting the corps of fighters already
on the grounds. The primary cause of
the disaster was the explosion of the gun
cotton plant. The igniting of this plant
caused the fire to spread to the adjoining
brush and small buildings and was then
communicated to the powder mills fiat,
where are located the houses of the en-
ployes of the works.
No doubt is entertained among the Of
cials of the works that the explosion was
due to accident. Extraordinary pre-
cautions had been taken to prevent treach-
cry, and no well informed man entertains
the opinion that the accident was the
work of a Spanish spy, as was at first
suggested.
1t is not thought that the explosion will
interfere with the manufacture of smoke
less powder for the government.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.
F1fteenth Annual Meeting Will Be
Held in Topeka April 1929.

The hfteenth annual meeting of the
Kansas academy of science will be held
IN this city beginning tomorrow and
closing Friday evening.
The day sessions of the academy will
De heid at Washburn college. The
Inursday and Friday evenin meetings
Will De held at Library hall. L. H Per-
k1nS OF Lawrence is president of the or
ganlzatlon- Miss Ruth Ingalls, and
MISS Mona McVicar and Miss Florence
TWonsley will furnish the musical part
OF the entertainment at Library hall
tomorrow night. H. G. Larimer will
denver the address of welcome to the
visitors to which President Perkins will
respond and deliver the annual ad-
dress.
Beginning at o'clock Friday morn
ing there Will be a session of the acad-
emy at Washburn Another meeting
Will also be held beginning at o'clock
IN the afternoon at the some place.
Mrs. frank Thomas, Mrs. L. S. Ferry,
Mrs. w. L. Miller and Mrs. Frank Fos-
those meetings. Mrs. George Park
hurst VIII sing and Miss Bundy and
Miss Ruth Collins will play at the Fri
day morning meeting. Miss Mabel
Martin will play at the afternoon meet
ing.
ed the problem of banquets in a sensi-
bic manner. This feature of the meet
ing viii take place at 6 o'clock Friday
evening at the Congregational church.
At $3.50 Miss Carrie NJ. Watson of Law
renee, with lantern slides, will illus
trate The Evolution of a Book The
visiting members of the academy will
be entertained during their stay in the
city by the federated clubs of Topeka,
Mrs. Jonathan Thomas, Mrs. N. P. Gar
retsOn and Miss Irene Horner represent
the federation as an entertainment
committed
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
CURSED HIS MOTHER.
Sad Scene in Police Court-An Aged
Mothers Plea

City Attorney Bird and Judge Atch-
ison were taken by surprise in police
court when Mrs. Mary Bradfie1d, who
lives at Fourteenth and Lake streets,
with faltering voice and unsteady step
stood before the court and said: My
boy Frank never does anything to get
arrested, but he sometimes curses me.
They all curse me. They have been
raised that way. They curse me be-
cause am old and can't work. Both
these children are mine and it is awful
hard for me here"
This was uttered during the trial of
Frank Bradford for disturbing the
peace of his old mother.
At supper time Mrs Maggie Lynch,
daughter of Mrs. Bradie1d, and sister
OF Frank Bradfeld, called the family to
supper. Frank came but the mother
remained in the other room. This an
gered the young man and with an oath
and terrible epithet he said: "O1d
to come here
Then Mrs. Lynch went to police sta
ton post haste and swore to a COM
plant before Judge Atchison. Frank
Bradheld was arrested and pleaded not
guilty. Mrs. Lynch being sworn, said:
Frank had been surly all day. In the
evening he came in and when mother
didn't come to supper he threatened to
Kill her If she didn't come and swore
him.
Judge Atchison-"Let Mrs Bradfeld
be sworn
The old lady, with tears in her eyes
arose and said: 80, can't swear. I've
been sick for SO long that my head is
not clear. My boy Frank was out Of
humor.''
Judge Atchison-"Did he curse your"
Mrs. BradfeId-"O, yes, but he has
been raised in it,
Frank Bradf1eld said on the witness
stand: 1.-THE way it all was, was this.
Mother gave me a team of mules but 1
told her that didn't want them unless
she would give them to me in writing.
Then my sister broke in, and then hell
commenced"
r Young Bradfield referred to his moth
er as the "old woman" and he was cor
rected by City Attorney Bird who said ::
Don't call her the old woman Say
mother, or Mrs. Bradfield. Use a little
respect here at least
Judge Atchison then said:-''This fell
low is undoubtedly guilty of disturbing
leans toward him. 1 will discharge him.
Now, Mrs. Lynch, who pays the rent
there?''
Mrs. Lynch-'I do sir, and I don't
want Frank hanging around there
Judge AtchiSon-"All right now, Mr..
Bradfield, you understand that?''
Bradheld nodded his head and led his
aged mother out of the room-the
mother whom a few hours before he
had cursed and called an awful name.
Mrs. Lynch left the room alone and
looked regretfully at her wayward
brother
All the parties live on Fourteenth and
Frank Bradfield fauls sand for a live
IihOOd.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
STOPS THElPILGRIMAGE.
War Ends the Plans of the Irish-To
Journey to Their Native Land.

New York, April 27.-War has put an
end to the plan to have great pilgrimage
of Irish-Americans to their native land
next July to celebrate the one hundredth
anniversary of 1898. The men who have
been conducting the arrangements have
concluded that the plans must be aban-
doned. They say the Irishmen of Ameri-
ca are SO anxious to stay here and fight
for their adopted land that they would
not even be tempted to depart for visit
to the Emerald isle.
Months ago the plan was conceived to
charter several steamers and take over
Irishmen and their families as a tribute
to the memory of the heroes who fell in
the great struggle for freedom 100 years
ago. Such men as Recorder Golf, w.
Bourke Cochran. Judge James A. O'Gor-
man, General O'Herne and Edward O'Fla-
herty took hold of the arrangements. The
steamship Berlin of the American line was
chartered one of the fleet
More than 1000 persons announced their
intention to take the pilgrimage and back
ed up their announcements with cash de-
posits. But it is all off now. There has
not been a meeting of the '98 Centennial
association yet to pass upon it, but the
executive committee has SO agreed.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
NO GOLD COMING IN.
Rise of Exchange Caused by the War
Stops the Flow.

New York, April 27.-The great gold
tide that set toward American shores
on February 25' has ceased to flow.
With the beginning of hostilities and
the scarcity of commercial bills, which
became apparent today, exchange rates
have risen above the profitable import
ing point. The costs, too, of risks would
in any event deter financierS from call
ing upon England and the European
continent at this time for the big
amounts still due US.
The balance of trade is still largely
in favor of the United States. Millions
of bushels of wheat bought for export
are still to be paid for, as the bills are
not drawn until time of shipment.
Sterling exchange is now $4.S4 and
with the present war rate on gold ship
ments in neutral bottoms at one
eighth of 1 per cent it is cheaper for
American creditors to let gold remain
at interest in European centers than to
bring it here.Th total shipments from
Europe and Australia to the United
States within 60 days have approxima-
ted $66 0O0, 900.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
INTERESTING EXPERIENCE
Of an Iowa Lady Who Was Cured of
Dyspepsia After Suffering for
Twenty-Five Years.

Mrs. Sarah A. SkeeIs, an estimab BILE
lady residing at Lynnville, Jasper Co.,
Iowa, was for twenty-fiv years a suf-
ferer from Dyspepsia, and her complete
restoration to health is so remarka BILE
that we present the facts in the case for
the benefit of our readers, many of
whom have doubtless suffered in the
same manner and will, therefore, be in
terested in learning how all stomach
troubles may be avoided and cured.
Mrs. Skeels says: used only one pack
age of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and
I received such great and unexpected
benefit that L wish to express my sin
cere gratitude. In fact it has been six
months since I took the medicine and 1
have not had one particle of distress or
difficulty since. And all this in the
face of the fact that the best doctors I
consulted told me my case was incur
able as 7 had suffered for twenty-five
years. I want half a dozen packages
to distribute among my friends here
who are very anxious to try this REM
edy. Truly yours,
MRS. SARAH A. SKEELS.
The reason why Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets are so successful in curing in
digestion and stomach trouble and the
reason why it never diSappOints those
who need it and use it Is because moth
ing is claimed for it except what it will
actually perform. 1t is not a cure-all
and no such claims are made for it. 1t
is prepared for the sole purpose of cur
ing Dyspepsia and the various forms of
indigestion.
There is scarcely a patent medicine
made but what is claimed to cure dyS-
pepsia as well as a hundred other trou-
bles. When as matter of fact rem
edy to cure dyspepsia must be prepared
especially for that and nothing else;
and among all the remedies, patent
nostrums, bitters, etc, so extensively
advertised you will find that Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets is the only one ad
tised as a cure for dyspepsia and moth
ing else The remedy is prepared by the
Tfa1, <1,
sale by all druggists at so cents per
package, and if you suffer from any
form of stomach arrangement or indi-
gestion a trial will not disappoint you.
A little book on stomach troubles
mailed free. Address Stuart Co., Mar
shall, Mich.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ONE HONEST MAN
Prevented the Passage of a Million
DolIar-Grab Law.

Columbus, O.. April 27.-Now that the
session is ended and the impending scan
da1 concerning the voting machine lobby
lists is averted, the fact may be stated
that a million dollar job was knocked out
in the Ohio senate by one man. Last
week house bill No. 159, legalizing the use
of voting machines, having passed the
house, came up in the senate. 1t author
lied the purchase of the machines by cleo
ton boards for use in every precinct in the
state
In the senate it was referred to the COM
mittee on privileges and elections, and the
chairman, Senator Nichols of Clermont
county, inserted referendum clause in
the bill, providing that no machines
should be purchased until at a general
election the purchase had been recon-
mended by a majority vote.
In the senate, by quick and cunning ac-
ton, an amendment was adopted which
practically struck out the referendum
clause Senator Nichols, leading the op-
position to the bill, succeeded after a live
Iy fight in having the referendum clause
reinserted The bill without the Nichols
amendment would have required the pur-
chase of a machine costing 5000 for every
voting precinct in the state, and there are
over 1900 of them.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ROCK ISLAND SERVICE.
New Flyer to Have Splendid Sleep
ing Car Arrangements.

With its new fast through service be-
tween Colorado Springs and St. Louis,
the Great Rock Island" expects to
carry the bulk of the summer travel to
and from the Rocky Mountains on their
Colorado Flyer 1t will be the fastest
regular through service ever establish
ed between ST. Louis and Colorado
Springs. The route eastbound from
Kansas City will be wabash, and the
first train on this run will start from
ST. Louis 9:20 a. M, May 18th, arriving
O'Clock and Denver 1870 a. m.
For Topekans this train will carry
through Pullman, leaving here 1880 a.
m, arriving st. Louis 6:15 p m same
day. Returning leave St Louis 9:20 a.
M, arriving Topeka $50 that evening
without change of cars.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ABHORS CIGARS.
Senator Hale Tobacco Hater in Any
Form.

Washington, April Ex-senator Hale.
despite his course in regard to Spain and
Cuba, is not a lover of tobacco in any
form. He abhors cigars, cigarettes, pipes
and smoking tobacco, and cannot tolerate
their use at any time, night or day. So
we'll known is his hostility to the weed
that the associates of the Maine senator
on the appropriations committee will not
use tobacco while he is present at their
deliberations.
I'VE have been sorely tempted during
long drawn out sessions of our commit
tee,'' said Senator Cockrell, ''to indulge in
the luxury of a smoke solace for our
labors, but the presence of Senator Hale
luxury, matter what deprivation this
might entail. l don't think senatorial
courtesy could be stretched to a greater
limit than refraining from smoking to
crafty the senator from Maine"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
HE ADMIRES BRYAN.
Congressman McMillin Gives Reasons
For His Admiration

FOr dlS AdmlraLIOn.
Washington, April 27.-Congressman
McMillin, who aspires to be governor
of Tennessee, is an ardent admirer of
William Jennings Bryan and never loses
an opportunity to put in a good lick
for his favorite. The Tennessee con-
gresham was the center of a group of
choice spirits in the story-tellers' an
gle in the house yesterday afternoon
and somebody in a bantering way ask
ed him why he was such an admirer of
Bryan.
IF you will let me give my epitome
of William Jennings Bryan said Mr..
McMillin, "I don't think you will won
der at my devotion to him. He eats
like a lion, sleeps like a sloth, and
speaks like a Cicero
Incidentally it came out during this
conversation that Mr.. Bryan is a to-
tai abstainer, never drinking anything g
stronger than ApollinariS water at ban
quets and other entertainments to
which he may be invited.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ON CUBAN SOIL.
500 Prize to the Man Who Plants
Our Flag There First

New York, April 27.-William r. Gratz
of this city, in a letter to local paper, Of
fers 800 prize to the man who first
plants the stars and stripes on Cuban soil,
and expects to have additions to the fund.
In the letter he says:
Believing that the man who first plants
the stars and stripes on Cuban soil is en-
titled to further reward than the plaudits
of all patriotic Americans, 1 desire to
hand you my check for 800, which 1 hope
you will take charge of as nucleus for
a fund which am sure, in your hands,
will grow to sum commensurate with
such gallant action.
''It is my further hope that a claimant
for the same will speedily appear
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
ECZEMA WORST KIND
Face and Neck One inflammation.
Not Able to See. Unable to
Sleep for Weeks from
Severe Pain.
Friends Did Not Recognize Me
Face So Swollen and Hideous.
Three Doctors Gould
Not Relieve.
CURED IN 2 WEEKS BY CUTICURA

L have suffered with case cf Eczema of
the worst kind, my face and neck down to my
shoulders were one Inflammation, was not
able to see out of my eyes for quite a while,
and was unable to sleep for weeks, on account
of the severe pain, which nearly drove me in
sane. Ny face and neck were swollen and
made me look hideous. 1 hardly recognized
myself in a mirror, and my friends would
not have known me, only on account of my
clothes and carrying myself.
Three doctors, of good practice, at different
times were attending me, and not one of
them could relieve me of my pain, swelling,
and blotches. gave all up. A friend advised
me to try CUTICURA REMEDIES. 1 did, and
there was Immediately great change, my
shoulders and neck turning to their natural
color. used three bottles of CUTICURA RE
SOLVENT, four boxes CUTICURA (ointment),
three cakes of CUTICURA SOAP, and my friends
and one of the doctors are surprised, and asked
sswho cured you?' and tell them quickly
CUTICURA REMEDIEs.'' j. J.V.kAFKA,
March 4, 1897. 80 Schole St., Brooklyn, N. z
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Bills County Wants Fusion.

Ellis county Populists in county con-
vention adopted the following resolu-
ton: Resolved, that we hereby in
struct our delegates to the Populist
state convention to vote and use their
influence to give the Free Silver Repub-
licans and the Free Silver Democrats
places on the state ticket" The fact
that the vote in Ellis county is largely
Democratic probably accounts for this
resolution.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Beauty La blood peep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, 25c, SOC.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Why Not

Take the Union Pacif1cs new 500 a. M,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at D. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
q. NJ.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Sale of Fuerst Bismarck Denied.

Hamburg, April 27.-The directors of
the Hamburg-American Steamship
company have again denied that the
steamer Fuerst Bismarck has been pur-
chased by the United States.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
WhV Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
n
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Clean Cars and Fresh Air.

The Kansas City Express leaves To-
peka at 1880 a. m. daily via Santa Fe
Route AS the train is made up and
starts from here the cars are sure to be
clean and fresh smelling.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacif1c's new S20 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $50
n N.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Billiards. Snow Liniment will cure
Lame back, Sore Throat, Wounds.
Strains. Bruises, Cuts, Old Sores La
dies, it will cure your back-ache. Geo.
w. Stansfield. 632 Kan. Ave, and Mil
ler's Pharmacy. Cor. 9Th and Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Horses and buggies get best care at
Watson's.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Collars and cuffs laundred to look like
new, by Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
1oc, 25c. II @. @. @. fail, druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Mr.. ]. A. LeSeur, At1anta's we11-known
architect, says:
''For years have suffered with Sciatic
Rheumatism and often felt as if a frag-
ment of bombshen had passed through
my left hip. 1 could get absolutely no
relief, though many remedies were tried.
After taking few bottles of S. S. S.,
the disease grew less painful, and very
soon disappeared entirely"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS

CurIcuRA REMEDIES have effected the most wonderful
cures Of toruring, disguring humiatng skin, scalp.
sad blood humors with loss ofhair recorded They
aor instant relief permit and sleep. and point to
speedy permanent and economical when the best
phyaicians. hospitals and all else fail.
9PxKpx CURE TREAr1EErr FOR ToErURfrG, DTsFIo-
uRISc HuNoRs. Warm baths with CUrICURA soar.
GENTLE auointings with tontmentl. OF
QnolIienf cures, and mild doses of CUTicuRA Re-
9OLvEHT greatest blood purifiers and hurnor
Sold throughout the world POTTER DRUG AND CHEN.
CoRP.. Sole Props. Boston.
zI-:H How to Cure Torfuring Skin Diseases" free.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27

Mr.. Frank T. Reynolds, of Rome, Ga,
writes:
''I have suffered intensely with Muscu-
lar rheumatism, which, at time, kept
me in bed for eighteen months. 1 took
all kinds of treatment, and visited many
famous springs, but could get only tenn
porary relief. S. S. S. seemed to get at
the disease promptly, and effected a per-
ruaueut cure"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-04-27
The
Right
Remedy.

particle potash, other Half hObblng
rheumatics world made by mineral remedies