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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

'Heart Of the Klondike" will be re-
peated at the Crawford theater tonight.
The prices range from 70 cents down.
At the Crawford theater tomorrow
night Isl Perkins," the rural comedy
that has amused audiences of various
sizes for the past seven years, will be
the attraction. New specialties are ad-
vertised during the course of the per-
Torrance, and band and orchestra
forms a special feature. The company
Is headed by Sam J. Burton and Lille
Coleman. The prices will be 10, 20, 80
and so cents.
"Gayest Manhattan" the attraction
at the Crawford theater Thursday even
ing, opened a weeks engagement in
Philadelphia on october "a last, and
this is what the Philadelphia Inquirer
said of it;
'Gayest Manhattan one Of the best
known seni-vaudeville, semi-dramatic
productions now before the public, at
tracted large audience to the Auditor
tum last night. The piece, which has
been brought thoroughly up-to-date
is one which cannot fail to appeal to
the average theatergOer and to those
who have never seen it at all. The cast
includes such well known and popular
people as George Carr, who 1mperSOn-
ates Hiram PrindIe, the farmer, who is
lost in Gayest Manhattan; Miss Jean
McIlmoyle, who is his innocent and
confiding daughter; James A. Herman,
who plays a German waiter and po-
liceman; Miss Minnie Packard, who
impersOnates a Broadway and Fifth
avenue swell, and a lot of others equal
ly capable. The piece is filled with
catchy musical numbers, and there is
host of pretty girls who look decidedly
attractive in handsome costumes. The
piece has been the air of newness, and
will undoubtedly be a big drawing card
during the week.
The operetta, 1.-THE National Flower"
which was arranged for the benefit Of
the Christian church and proved an en-
jOyabIe evenings entertainment at the
Casino in Garfield park last summer, is
to be repeated at the Crawford theater
Friday evening. The Modoc club and
Watson's orchestra will assist in the
production. The prices will be 10, 20
and 80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
HELD UP FOR 5000.
Father of an Emporia Editor Clicked
Into InsensibiIity and Robbed.

Emporia, Nov. 81. A. Yearout is
confined to his bed today from injuries
received Saturday night in a struggle
with thieves to retain 5000 which they
finally secured.
Mr. Yearout is the father of P. F.
YearOut, editor of the Emporia Times.
Mr.. Yearout, ST., is a travelling sales
man for a nursery company and had
just been making some deliveries of
trees at Madison and other points.
about 10 o'clock and at once started to
the home of his son, Pete. Mr.. Yearout,
sr., had just passed the corner of Fifth
avenue and West street, when he was
bounced upon from behind by three
men One of the men, a burly, heavy
fellow, grabbed him around the waist
and arms, and held him fast while the
other two choked him to insensibility.
They then went through Mr.. Yearout's
nockets and got 5000 therefrom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

nection with an amusement on Postoff1ce
square.
The engine IS q marvel of beauty and
mechanical ingenuity and can pull seven
cars laden with Is persons, or an equal or
100 pounds dead weight. The tiny loco
motive is perfect in every respect, being
similar to the large ones, save in size; Its
ing wheels inches in diameter, cylinders
12sX214, steam pressure IT'S pounds, weight
$50 pounds, speed II miles an hour. The
cars are of the regular fiat type and have
seats capable of accommodating two per-
sons each. The first ride over the line
was taken yesterday and was enjoyed by
General Manager Williams and Max Maui
man, city ticket agent of the Gulf, COlora-
do and Santa Fe, and a number of invited
friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
SANTA FE FLYER
Reaches Albuquerque One Hour Late
Resolves Y Passengers There.

LFrOm the Albuquerque Citizen
The first limited passenger train for this
winter over the great Santa Fe system
reached this city at u 80 Friday afternoon
being delayed over an hour on account of
the heavy winds encountered as this mag
nihcent train rapidly few across the
prairies of Kansas.
At Las Vegas Conductor Joe Richley
took charge of the train, and with Engineer
Jack Lowe at the throttle of engine s14,
brought the handsome train to this city.
From the north, Avery Turner, assistant
superintendent Of the system, with head
quarters at Topeka, and F. c. Fox the
Las Vegas trafnmaster, accompanied the
train to this city.
from this city westward the train pulled
out at l15 p m under the captaincy of
Red Hot George Frost, and this faithful
rallroader had two powerful engines to
help MIN make up what time was lost in
crossing the Kansas plains. The first en-
CINE was No. 119, with Chas. Dreamer at
the throttle and Frank Scottie fireman.
No l20 was just back of 49, and Engineer
Jones and Fireman Finley were on her.
Conductor Richley turned over to Con
ductor Frost z through passengers. all for
southern California except nine, who were
bound for the northern part of that state
Among the passengers are 20 Raymond
Whitcomb eXcursiOnists, in charge of
Agent Cook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
ORDERED TO SAMOA.
Two American Warships to
Proceed at Once to PagO-
PagO.

San Francisco, Nov. 9-The cruiser
Philadelphia has been ordered to Samoa
and will leave within a, few days. The
Yorktown will probably follow her.
1t is feared that the Forthcoming cleo
ton of a new king may result in a rev.
olution and it is desirable to have war
vessels there to protect American inter-
ests. The contract for the American
coaling station at Pago Page has been
let to a San Francisco firm and the
work will soon be begun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
DYNAMITE BY MAIL.
Half a Pound Sent to Turkish
Consul at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Nov. s.-Two sticks Of
dynamite weighing nearly half a pound,
arrived through the mails on the over
land train Sunday morning. The sticks
were in separate packages and both
were addressed to George E. Hall,
Turkish consul, PARROT building, San
Francisco. The postmarks were indis-
tinct but it is thought the dynamite was
mailed in Montana Several weeks ago
Mr.. Hall received a similar package,
but it was opened safely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
RAILROAD NEWS.
The Santa Fe in the Market For
More Rolling Stock.
Caused by the Acquisition of
the Bakersfield Line.
So NEW LOCOMOTIVES
Needed Besides Several Passen-
ger and Box Cars.
The New Santa Fe Flyer Well
on Time.
So NEW LOCOMOTIVES

The Santa Fe is in the market for S5
more engines. This is in addition to the
ones recently purchased Several more
passenger cars will also be required.
The acquisition of the San Francisco and
San Joaquin Valley railway is responsible
for the latest order. The bids will be
posted in Chicago and it is known that
the Dickinson Locomotive Works will be
an active competitor with the Baldwin
Locomotive Works to secure the contract.
Aside from engines required for the new
line the road is greatly hampered for roll
ing stock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
washburn 5-pelphos o.

Delphos Kan, Nov s.-Washburn
won a hard game from the Delphos
Athletic association by a score of 5 to
0 yesterday afternoon. No one was SER
iOusly hurt Washburn made her score
in the first half and lacked ten yards
of scoring again in the second half
when time was called. Washburn weigh
ed an average of 1853 and Delphos 165.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
The Colon Ahnnd oned.

Washington, Nov. 8.-Captain Ches-
ter's decision yesterday to abandon the
work of wrecking of the Colon marks
the end of that undertaking on the part
of the government. 1t is said at the
navy department that the captain was
directed to prosecute the work until in
his discretion it was no longer profit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
A seven Months Cruise.

San Francisco, Nov. s.-The United
States training ship Adams. will on or
before December 1, start on a seven
months cruise. BY that date she will
have received her batteries at Mare Is
land. She will proceed from here to
MagdaIena Bay where she will spend a
month or more She will then go to
Honolulu and Oriental ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
Not ofered to Barrows.

Oberlin, o., Nov. So. c. King, presi-
dent of the faculty of Oberlin college
says that Oberlin has not offered the
presidency to Rev. John H. Barrows of
Chicago. DR.. Barrows visited Oberlin
last week at the invitation of several
members of the board of trustees with
a possible view to the presidency of the
college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
LOSS OF TWO TRAIN CREWS.
A Change in Time on Leavenworth.
Kansas & Western Does It

Leavenworth, Nov S.-A new time card
has gone into effect on the Leavenworth
Kansas and Western and both trains of
Missouri Pacific tracks The train which
5eIL mere at 1890 a m for Garrison will
IS no change in the schedule of the regu-
Iar passenger train which arrives here at
1880 a. from Garrison
Ihe change will take two train crews
away from LeaVenworth and greatly les
by the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
MINIATURE RAILROAD.
Santa Fe Operating the Smallest in
the World at Galveston.

Fort Worth. Tex, Nov. s.-The Gulf.
colorado and Santa Fe miniature railway
is a new feature in Galveston. The
track, cars and engine are built on a
small scale, and are owned by President
and General Manager W. S Williams
The other officials are General Passenger
Agent N V Williams, Master Mocha mic
and Engineer William Payne. and Con-
ductor John Kirschuna, Jr. The railroad
actually the smallest in operation in the
world Is at the present time run in con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
INSANE OKLAHOMA MAN.
Kills His Wife With an Axe Then
Cuts His Own Throat.

Wichita, Nov. Sat Alva, o. T, Geo.
LOut, a farmer, went crazy and killed
his wife with an axe. He then entered
a room where his three children slept,
but as he raised the axe one of them
awolxe and the insane man dropped the
weapon, went to his room and cut his
0v6yu throat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
POSTOFFICE ROBBERS
Secure $500 at Arago, Oregon
$500 of 1t Government Funds.

about s O'Clock two masked robbers en-
tered the pOstoffce at Arago. which is To-
Gated in the residence of w. II. Schroeder,
postmaster. Schroeder was in the upper
part of the house when the men entered,
but man named Peter Crow was in the
office. The robbers took Crow to the
river bank and securely tied his hands and
feet. They then returned to the house
revolver to open the safe. The robbers
cTesne1-v and 500 Of postal funds Sheriff
Gage and a posse are in pursuit of the
robbers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
l6 BREWERIES IN ONE.
A Trust With $2o,ooo,ooo Capital at
Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. s.-Negotfations
are in progress for the formation of a
corporation, capitalized at about $780,
900, 900, that will take in all the local
breweries. The intention of the pro-
motors is to merge the interests Of the
16 breweries in Allegheny county and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
Edison Goine to Rnssia-

st. Petersburg, Nov. S.-The newsna-
pers here announce the coming visit to
St. Petersburg of Thomas A Edison
the American inventor. The scientific
societies are preparing to give him a
brilliant reception.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
The Nero at Nagasaki.

Nagasaki, Japan, Nov. 8.-The United
States auxiliary collier Nero, whose coal
has arrived at this port. Five hundred
tons of coal on the Nero had been jet
tisoned. She is being repaired here and
will proceed to San Francisco in a few
daVS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
Overland Trains DELAYED.

Sacramento, Nov Sowing to the
burning of the snow sheds and the tim
Der of the tunnel No. 13, near Truckee,
on Sunday, overland trains will probab-
" be delayed for several days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

The o. s. F. No. 100, will give a So
cial dance at 118 w 9Th St, tonight
Good orchestra. Dance while the votes
are being counted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08
The Gypsy Queen.

Baking Powder, guaranteed absolutely
pure. Manufactured by Otto Kuehne &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

There Maybe Others
but there's none like the Gypsy Queen
Baking Powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

You haze property to Rent Of
For Sale, the easiest, simplest
and cheapest 00GY to bring it
before the public IS to PIT a
little Advertisement fs The
State journal. It ggiH 5e read
eOeryaOHeTe ffs the State Of
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

You haze anything to Trade,
gOHetheT it Is a Bicycle, a StOOe
or a Piano, tell the people about
it fs This Paper, and yOae sVfH
get a Customer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

Money Be carefully fssOestcd f's
AdUerttsing it aOfH pay big re-
tHr7as. Il "SnsaH AdOertfse-
menu f,s The State journal
costs $ cents A'se a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-08

YOW Want to Hire a Me'', a
Boy or Woman, an AdUertfse-
Mlesst its This Paper 0UfZE bring
YO4s so many APPLICATIONS that
yOW cGw haze YOsY PICK of the
best.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
MGz1
New dress
silks and Orient.
al CrepeS.

To meet the early demand for
high-class Oriental silks and crepes
we are exhibiting this week several
hundred pieces of the handsomcst
designs and colorings shown this
season in these goods.
Among them are 5000 yards of
navy and white and black and white
dress silks in very neat and artistic
designs and a large quantity Of
Oriental silk crepcs in white. black
and gas-light t.nts-Yamasse 7sc.
a yd. Tanriyoku 500 a yd.
Yoboski $l25 I'D. Canton Sr.as,
81. 50 and SI.75 a yd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
}. The most severe storm
PURE WATER FOR CHICAGO.
PLANS ADOPTED FOR INTERcFPTING SEWERS
WHICH WILL KEEP THE LAKE FROM
BEING DEFILED

Chicago. Feb Final plans for the construction
Of G.coJ ooo system Of iLtcrcepting sewers which
Will give Chicago pure water supply have been
passed by the City Council. The ordinance adopted
authorizes the Commissioner Of Public Works 10
have plans drawn and solicit bids for the constric-
tion the South Side 81 the city OF n twenty-foot
conduit sewer. IN Thirty -ninth-st. from Lake
Michigan TO lIal.ted-si. slip ana In I.aw-encc-avc
on the North side. from the lake TO the north
branch Of the river. II also authorizes him to
make a contract with the officials Of tho sanitary
district OF Chicago FOR the transfer OF tho sewer
pumping stations and all other apparatus as well
peied 10 mat body on condition that tho sewers
% forever maintained by the sanitary district Tho
me sewage Of the city into the river whence it l.
10 now into the drainage canal and thus prevent
the pollution % the lake by the emptying OF wers
into II, ns now occurs In n number OF instances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
REPORTS FROM OTHER TOWNS

Providence. r. J.. Feb. THE storm here to-day
was one OF the greatest ever known. Telegraph
and telephone wires are all down. and the city IS
overwhelmed by three feet o, snow. which has
blown into immense drifts Trains ere blocked In
all directions.
Waterbury. Conn. Feb. THE snowstorm Of yes
tcrday and last night tho scverest OF the win
ter abou; twenty inches Of snow falling AMI drift
Ing badly the local streetcar railway succeeded
IN keeping open all its lines except that 70 Water
WIFE, until 1913 p. The train service on tho
western division OF the Nev-Englanf Road was
badly delayed. and there were slight delays Oh tho
NSugatuck d.vsi OK the Conso dated Road The
telephone and tei graph seryce was not in,erfered
with.
Nateryil:e. Nc. Feb. THE most severe storm
in twenty years has ragged since Friday morning 10
O'Clock this afternoon. business IS suspended.
houses are even buried In the drifts ~ the snow
which I'm som cases TWEEN y feet high For the
first time IN the history or the lockwood Cotton
Mills they we're shut down for q storm. 40 train
over the Maine Central Railroad has passed or
reached this city In twenty-;Our hours. The cleo
trio are SHUT down. Bank and merchants
have been upon snow shoes upon the business street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
LITTLE RAILROAD TRAFFIC IN VERMONT
DRIFTS BLOCK THE ROADS ALL OVER THE STATE
COLD INTENSE.

Essex Junction. ". Feb. I (speciaD.-Vermont
has experienced today storm that closely recalls
the famous blizzard OF 1883 Traffic on nearly every
railroad has been practically NJ a standstlN Tho
Montreal sleeper from New-York cancelled az
Rutland and TO train over the Rutland road has
reached this place today train succeeded In
reaching Shelburne where Il became stalled. Two
engines we're sent from Burlington The storm was
so binding that It was impossible 10 see any dis
tance ahead and the relief engines into the
stalled train. shaking up the passengers but doing
no damage TO .ollng stock. The train. however is
still IN the drift The Boston mail train over the
Central due here al 405 a. ~, arrived at % this
evening, sixteen hours late. rnis is the only
through train to-day Drifts mountainous
blocking the highways all over the State. People
are going about snowshoes. and to see team
in the streets Is a occurrence The 81. Johns
bury and Lake Cham1lain Railroad "a completely
blocked and little effort has been made to resume
traffic. The thermometer regis cred zero this
ing. and time during tho day has the mer-
curry risen higher than 10 degrees a5oya
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
THE MANHATT4NS PROPOSALS.
COMMENTS OF SEVERAL RAPID TRANSIT COM
MsSlONERs.

A meeting Of the Executive Committee Of tho
Manhattan RAicoad Company was held yesterday
morning but according 20 the statements or mo
members upon leaving the meeting no question
affecting the company's rapid transit proposals was
touched upon. D. s. McWiiaIns tho secretary Of
the company. informed n Tribune reporter that the
directors would do no,hing with regard to the plans
until tncy had been considered ard passed upon by
the Rapid Transit Commissioners.
The Commissioners and tht engineers Of tho
Board said yesterday that they were individually
az work studying the scheme propounded by MY.
Gould and his associate. would be prepared to
make public their opinion OF the project after
special meeting to be held tomorrow al No. 256
Broadway
Woodbury. Langdon. one Of the Commissioners,
commenting upon the plans said yesterday
OF course. We DO not regard this system OF eH-
aenson as any ,qmporaTy eSpedert IL Nil
think admirably iulhi Us purpose. me Mammal
TLov knox that the underground system VIII pro-
vide the only zeal rapid transit and the Rapid
men plans hod and have always held that
there is room enough for tie t"9 systtin 1.. $500,
sltion which suggest that the Manhattan company
THIS time means business. The extension to Kings
menj and viii Of itself DO much to solve the prob,
lem on the question Of the Boulevard would
matter which m'en, be left to the property-owners
along the Inc
on inc question OF compensation TO the city
there can De 40 doubt. 1hc charter distinctly
and q pre1m S he Manna;ian directors under
stand the aw. ON the question Of indemnify also.
there can be no change In position. We have
no power 30 pro,eo, the Manhattan company from
suits by private properiy-owners along Inc line Of
the road. The fact that the Manhattan directors
with ful knowed OF this fact. have yet gone
ahead with The plans. indicates TO that they
wl really waive all their objections and build any
how. II they DO 20. they viii ind that the Rapid
Transit Commissioners are disposed to cooperate
win Them in every possible way
- IKE The IEop9siLen to extend the system 10
Commits sioners. The Rapid Transit Commission
are ready 70 fan IN with any proposition that
Viii bring rapid transit nearer. All ! will say now
s. that find much hat IS admirable IN the pro-
Gr0rnuc.
Alexander l.. orr president OK the Poard. said
Il viii say nothing about the plans until they are
laid before the meeting on Thursday. The ques-
ton ~ conn cnFntion is settled by the charter.
and TO indemnity for damage suits We have no
more mower TO grant that than you have.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
rvp ,vrRJcAy COLLEGE DISCUSSED

President T. benjamin Andrews. 81 Brown Uni
vers,,v was announced 10 speak nst nisht on
..1'he American College; rs Life ana discipline.
AZ a social gathering OF the Young Mems Bio!e
CLASS OF the Fifth Avenue Baptist church. tut
owing TO the storm. lie did NOT come on from
Providence
About one hundred men. including members o,
the class and many Brown alumni. Lad sathere'
AZ the church Yarlors 10 hear the address Inc
Rev Or william H. L. Fauuce pastor q ne
church. and graduate Of Brown, male snot'
address speaking IN praise ot President Andrews,
Charles l.. hughes. the leader OF The class, st.a ~,
graduate % Brown. spoke upon the SuO|ee..
which was TO have ben discussed by Presiti,nN
Andrews Othcr speiKers were John L. hIeI'
willard :. Richardson. stewart II. ConSi)n, Ger
alt g. smith. joel ;. Mason, George b. Hoes
and John - Rockefeller. jr. There was nuSN'
and refreshments were served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-02
SHERIFF MARTINS TRIAL BEGUN.
ARRAIGNED WITH HIS DEPUTIES FOR THE SHOOT
tNG OF STRIKERS At IATTTmER.

ARRAIGNED WITH HIS DEPUTIES FOR THE SHOOT
tNG OF STRIKERS At LATTTMER
WNkesbarrc Penn Feb | (SpeciaD The trial OF
Sheriff Martin and HIS deputies or the shooting Of
strikers ~ Iai,iucr this county last September.
was begun IN the Criminal Court this morning
There was a great rush to the courtroom, but no,
one-third OF those who applied FOR admission were
accommodated. There were seven police officers
on duty and they had al they could do 10 keep the
crowd back. The lawyers turned out In large num-
bers and filled tho bar Enclosure. II Is rule in the
Iuzfrne County Circuit that the Dsirict-Attorney
shall not haze private counsel TO assist him. In
view OF the Importance and magnitude OF the case
the District Attorney requested tho Court 10 va
cate the rule. The defence made no objection. on
tho contrary Mr.. Lenahan. chief counsel for the
defence said ne I'D not caro- II there were thou
sand lawyers employed on the other side. The
Court granted the request The Dstrict-A,torney
then entered n noe prosedui against a number Of
the deputies now under bail who not present
at the shooting All the defendants were then ar
raigncd and the indictment was read TO them.
They pleaded not guilty
The work OF choosing a jury then began II
tedious work. aud when court adjourned this even
ing only seven Jurors had been secured. Tho ex-
animation on both sides was severe. Forty at
least were examined \ great many said they hsd
formed opinions the and could not change
them others were opposed TO capital punishment.
The seven jurors selected are Intelligent looking
men. During the proceedings the Sherlffs depu-
ties occupied seats In the courtroom They seemed
TO he cheerful. II is believed that the Jury will p.
completed by tomorrow noon