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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
ANOTHER SAVANNAH FIRE.
Loss of 1925, 900 by Incendiary Con
hagration Started in a Warehouse.

Savannah. Ca, Feb. 7.-savannah's
epidemic of fire continues. Last night
damage to the extent of $125,OOO was
caused by conf1agration which start
ed in a hay warehouse on the wharf at
the foot of Jefferson street The fire
started in the hay in the warehouse
and had burst into a large, bright con-
Migration by the time the alarm was
turned in. The fire communicated it
self to several brick buildings on Ray
street and three of them were entirely
yutted. The firemen fought the flames
bravely, but the fire was difficult of &C
cess and the destruction was conse-
ouentIy greater. The heaviest loss was
that sustained by Charles A. Concklin
& Co., of Atlanta, who carried a 100000
stock of hardware. The firm carried
about $4,000 insurance. There seems
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
SMITH CENTER SCANDAL.
High School Principal Charged With
Sending Improper Notes.

Smith Center Feb. IL. N. Mosher
who has been principal of the Smith
Center schools for eight years past, re-
fuses to recall his resignation sent in a
short time since The history of the
affair, which has created much trouble
among the pupils and the patrons, is
given:
The professor was accused of send
ing an improper note to a young lady
student, and the board upon investigat-
ing the matter, exonerated him of the
charge, but Mr.. Mosher was so humil-
lated that he resigned the position
which he has so acceptably occupied for
the past six or eight years. He is one
of the best educators in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
Ex-senator ingalls, Sued.

Atchison, Feb. 7.-E. B. Crissey of
Topeka sued ex-senator John J. ingalls,
in the district court of AtchisOn county
for $4,000. Crissey alleges that ingalls,
was a stockhoIder in the Interstate
Loan and Trust company of Leaven-
worth, an. insolvent corporation, to the
extent of 81, 500; that he paid nothing
for his stock; but constituted himself a
stakeholder by attending a meeting of
the corporation and that he is therefore
liable for double amount of stock is
sued in his name. Crissey has an I'M
paid judgment against the company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
Pensions for Kansans.

Washington, Feb. pensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-WiIliam R. Wood, Oberlin,
So; James R. Stone, National Military
home, Leavenworth, $12
Additional-Eli Calkins, Brewster, Sc
to So.
Increase-Edward Lucas, Columbus,
$12 to S14; William H. Makeaney, Nor
timer, SIG to $24; Daniel NJ. Harm, Ma
tional Military home, LeavenwOrth, So
to SO; Wesley Marford Leon, $24 to $50;
George Hunt, National Military home,
Leavenworth, $40 to s12; Hugh Dough
erty S13 to $17 Thomas D. Magatagan,
Frankfort, $40 to $14
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
KILLED BY HIS TENANT.
DR.. Mccoy of Lincoln, Neb, Murdered
Near Spaner Postof1ce, o. T.,
by ]. w. CrandaIL

Perry. o. T., Feb. 7-Dr. William Nc
Gov, a physician from Lincoln, Neb.,
was shot and killed near Spaner post
Office, sixteen miles southeast of here,
Yesterday Mccoy and his tenant, John
w. CrandaH, were living in the same
house. Crandan has been away from
home much of the time lately and on
returning yesterday morning his wife
told him of the many acts of cruelty
that DR.. Mccoy had heaped upon her.
Dr. Mccoy lived in the upper story Of
the same house that Crandall lives in
and the first time that Mccoy came
from his room Crandau shot him dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
GOLD FROM AUSTRALIA.
Shipments of $13,oOO,OoO This Sea-
son in Settlement of Balance
of Trade

San Francisco, Feb. THE steamship
Mariposa from Sydney, Australia due
here February 10, is reported to have on
board nearly $500. 900 Australian gold con-
signed to the Anglo-C California bank of
this city. Added to the former receipts,
this will bring the total shipments of gold
from that source for the season up to
10000, by far the largest amount ever
received in California from Australia dur
ing any one year in settling the balance
of trade in favor of this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
Father P. P. scholI is Dead.

Independence, Feb. THE Rev. Faith
er Philip P. Schon. pastor of St. An
drews' Catholic church, of this city, died
today Although he has been feeble for
some time his immediate death was
caused by gangrene, the result of a
burned foot. While sitting in front of
a stove at Winfield last week his foot
slipped into the fire, and was severely
burned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
Editor Hoch and the Postoffce.

Marion, Feb. 1.-THE story that E. W.
Hoch declined the Marion postofice be
cause he would have had to work a few
hours on Sunday, appears to be a mis-
take. He declined it because he had
recommended a friend for the place and
did not feel that he could take it him
self without playing false with that
friend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

After using a 1Oc trial size of EIy's
Cream Balm you viii be sure to buy a
SOC size Cream Balm has no equal in
curing catarrh and cold in the head
Ask your druggist for it or send 10
cents to US.
ELY BROS, 56 Warren ST., N. Y. City.
I suffered from catarrh for three
years; it got so bad 1 could not work:
used two bottles Of Ely's Cream Balm
and am entirely well; I would not be
without it--A- c. Clark, 341 Shawmut
Ave, Boston
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

stock sanitary commission, viii listen
to no compromise. E. c. Dent of Par
sons was found guilty, some time ago,
of the same offense, and was fined $500,
which with costs, amounted to $917. Mr..
Dent refused to pay the fine and costs,
and is now in Jail Henry Trithart, who
was indicted at the same time JarbOe
and Dent were, died at Coffeyvile some
time since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

We might send mules to Germany in
stead of horses. Nobody ever accused
mule of having any sort of disease. Be
sides we would get revenge when the
mules once got into action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
HIS HEAD TORN OFF.
Wichita Boy Meets With Fatal Ac
cident on a Rock Island Train.

Wichita, Feb. Sunday afternoon
trying to get off a Rock Island passen-
ger train, was thrown between two
coaches and his body torn to pieces. He
fell on his face and was dragged over
body.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
SALVATION ARMY TROUBLE.
Soldiers at Emporia Swear to Alibis
for Prisoners Who Plead Guilty.

for Prisoners Who Plead Guilty.
Emporia, Feb. THE Salvation Army
here is in deep trouble. James Pence,
Nit Franklin and Bill Todd have been
. convicted in the district court on a
charge of burglary and half a dozen
members of the Army are likely to be
tried for perjury, several prominent sol
diers, including the father and mother
of Franklin, having sworn to alibis in
his case.
One of the witnesses, in the presence
of court officials, upbraided Franklin
for pleading guilty, alleging the whole
lot of them would have to go to the
penitentiary for his foolishness. To add
to their CONSERVATION Todd also enter
ed a plea of guilty, being assured of
Ieniency if he did so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
VIOLATING oUARANTINE Law
J. r. Jarboe, a Cattleman, on Trial at
Oswego.

Oswego, Feb. IL. A. Jarboe. charged
with violating the cattle quarantine
week. has had his case continued in the
district court until next Friday. Mr..
Jarboe is an old citizen of the County,
and has always been held IN high es-
TEEN. Efforts have been made to COM
promise the case, but Messrs. Riddle
and Johnson Of the Kansas state 1--we
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Two important matters seem to be
settled for this year at least. Corbett
and Fitzsimmons will not fight and
there will be no currency legislation.
The only question before the house is
the building of the auditorium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.

PHILLIPSBURG-B reason of the
death of Major w. H. Scott, who was
at the time of his death holding the Of
fee of justice of the peace of this town
ship, a vacancy is caused in that office
and Governor Tleedy will be called upon
to appoint another justice in this town
ship. There is no applicant owing to the
small salary attached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
BLASTS FROM RAMS HORN.
(From RAMS Horn.)


The darkest hour is only an hour.
Doing wrong, never rights a wrong.
Merry chickens let others do the
fighting.
The ability to do good, quarrels with
the viii.
He is far from home that has none to
go to.
Potluck may be poor luck, if taken
with a stranger.
If you can't swim, never wade in un-
known waters.
Few wear their characters like their
cloaks-outside.
Truthful boys are the timber that
great men are made of.
Take one step with the devil, and you
are in for a long walk.
In the church the kicker gets every
thing he wants except religion.
Measure your plans by a line that will
reach across the next world.
Penalty of violated law" would be
an appropriate epiaph for half the dead.
Cultivation that viii not permit the
conscience to stand erect, is unworthy
the name
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Since the accident on the Iron Noun
tain when a. COW wrecked an express
train, faith in the efficacy of COW
catchers is said to have been greatly
diminished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Kaiser William has learned a lesson
from the experience of his ancestor
Adam and refuses to accept the apple
offered him by the American Eve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

One comfort in a late spring is that a
man escapes that much longer the re-
proachful looks Of his neighbors be-
cause he doesn't repaint his barn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Don't Tobacco Spfc and Smoke Your Life AWAY,
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder-worlzer, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago OF New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Revenue is not the only thing the
Dingley bill is piIing up. 1t is also pill
ing up apples on the German frontier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

A woman's idea of a model husban,
as one who swears in a whisper, and ex
presses his love and admiration in ;
voice the neighbOrs can hear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

A woman who attended a late bar
gain sale, says the crush was so great
that the date was worn off a dime she
carried in her purse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

People make the mistake of trying to
solve the troubles of each other, in
stead of every individual looking after
his own.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

A new broom doesn't sweep cleaner
than an old one with a new hired CIR
attached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

GREAT BEND-Revival and temper
ance meetings were held in Pawnee
Rock all this week and the public was
so aroused that threats against the
joints were freely INDUCED in The
jointists became alarmed and closed up
shop and have left for parts unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Saturday night the city
council accepted an offer from Jacob
Brown to furnish the town with cleo
trio lights Mr.. Brown will operate his
electric light plant in connection with
his Touring mill, two miles south of
town, on the Smoky Hill river, which
will furnish power for both mill and
electric plant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
"a HANDFUL OF DIRT MAY BE A HOUSE,
Full OF SHAME" CLEAN HOUSE WITH
SAPOLIO

to be no question but that the fire was
of incendiary origin. There have been
a dozen fires here within the last two
weeks, and there is considerable talk of
hrebugs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
A TumOr Formed
Finally 1t Broke InWardly
and Discharged
Trouble Began With Dyspepsia
and Impure Blood
Thorough Course of Hoods Sarsa-
PaFiIIa Completely Cures.

HH0TOA5V SO&ESS 81 FuOCO y SdESG~
PariIla Completely Cures.
There is danger in impure blood.
Disease and suffering are surely COM
ing to those who neglect this threaten
ing symptom. Read this:
"Gilliam, Missouri.
&C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass:
Gentlemen My troubles began with
nervous headaches, which would last
me for two or three days. The doctors
pronounced my trouble dyspepsia, but
they could not do anything for me, and
advised a change of location. At the age
OF 30 tumOr formed on my spine, which
Was Very Painful
but did not rise or discharge. The doctor
thought best to cut it out, but objected.
It finally broke and discharged a great
deal. The doctors said they could do
nothing for it. Then the tumor began to
rise inwardly and discharge. 1 read much
about cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
thought 1 would try it. Before L had
finished taking one bottle 1 was much
relieved. I continued the use of Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and after taking u bottles 1
was entirely cured. I am now well, have
a good appetite and feel that I owe my
life to Hoods SarsaparilIa." W. d. FORE.
Hoods G ps1iiia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S..
Hoods Pills G Ss aasg aPsaBs4g y 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

The sultan OF Turkey has given to
Emperor William of Germany the piece
of ground in Jerusalem which is sup
posed to be the site of the last supper
and which many Christian communities
have heretofore tried in vain to ac-
quire. It is said the emperor will trans
fer the ground to the German Catholic
missionaries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

A girl who earns a hundred dollars a
month, could take mighty good care of
q. husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

It is better to be enthusiastic an g
mistaken cause than apathetic in every
thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

The beautiful snow often covers
multitude of disgraceful sidewalks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

John G. Carlisle, Abner Mckinley and
Ex-Governor Campbell ofoOhio all pay
rent to the same landlord in Broad
street, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

The man with a cIoven breath ISM
always the spiciest speaker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Some people believe in nothing-or
at least, only in what they can under
stand, and it amounts to the same
thing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

Ex-Secretary Morton, since he left the
cabinet of President Cleveland, has been
spending his time writing poetry and
building a handsome little theater call
ed THE Overland at Nebraska City,
where he has lived for AZ years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

10 Cure Cons tipattOn Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic- 1Oc or 25c.
I c. Q. @. fail to cure druggists refund money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

1t will be just our luck, when we get
hat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

ATCHISON-John Wilson, one of the
earliest city marshaIs of Atchison, died
very suddenly at Concordia of neural
gia of the heart. The deceased was
known as Yankee John" and was the
best known auctioneer in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
GLOBE SIGHTS.

(From the Atchison GIobe)
Reform is used for almost as many
purposes nowadays, as electricity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Ii Hung Chang is deservedIy regard
ed as the most liberal statesman of his
country, although in some respects he is
to the occidental mind inconsistency
narrow. A young American missionary
recently asked the celebrated Chinese
traveller: What shall we do to i'm
prove the girls schools in China?' The
answer came promptly and in two
words: abolish Them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

LAWRENCE. w. GIeed addressed
the historical seminary in the universe
ty Saturday afternoon on the 'Other
Side of Corporations His address was
a defense of corporations against the
popular cutlery which is reused against
them throughout the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Representative Dingley is not an
orator His voice is too nasal to be
pleasant and too weak to be heard
This is true even when he speaks with
extemporaneous freedom, but when he
reads a speech the members have to
gather close around him to hear his
words.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

On the very day on which Sir John
Miliais' fatal illness compelled him to
cease work forever he was about to be-
gin a large picture entitled THE Last
Trek" The picture represents a white
hunter at last falling a victim to the
poisonous climate of the African spring.
He is seen dying in a lonely Thirst
land tended to the last by his faithful
ZuluS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Gabrielle D'Annunzio is only 80, but
looks older. The features are worn and
thoughtful. The Italian playwright be-
Heves in his mission, which is in brief
the propagation of joy in life. He
maintains that this is the impress dis
cOVerable upon each of his heroes. He
speaks gratefully of Nine. Sarah Bern
hardt, who has caught his dramatic
ideal to nicely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Being elected treasurer of a lodge ru-
ans nearly as many men as whisky.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

NEWTON-The Newton Gun club
has put up a magnificent silver cup for
the team shoot prize at the big shoot
here on February %. The cup is 20
inches in height, and will be given to
the club making the best score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07
CHICAGO NEWS PROVERBS.

(From the Chicago News.)
The arrow-root might make appropri
ate food for little Cupid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Matrimony carries off more single
girls than any other epidemic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

The darkest hour is only an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

HnndSC Di11e. act tremendously with
AAOOA . AAAS Hoods SarsspariIla. 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-07

Doing wrong. never rights a wrong.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-27

Mormons Of Snowflake, through whose
village he passed m route TO Show Low,
demonstrate their enterprise and thrift
In the constr uctiOn OF pretty homes, sub
stantial stone buildings and In filling
the soil.
The ladies OF the Library association
have done their utmost 10 make the ball
TO- evening the most successful OF
any yet given. This constant effort on
the part OF the ladies for the upbuildlng
and maintaining Of the public library is
one OF the most phllanthropic enterprises
OF u people. The CITIZEN takes much
interest in calling the attention OF all
citizens to this noble work. and urges
everyone to attend the ball at the Ar
mory.
A mothers meeting will be held at the
Kindergarten rooms on Friday. at 3 D.
IN. DR.. Marion s. Bishop will give a
talk on FOOD and a short time will be
given for discussion. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all mothers interested
in this subject TO attend.
A dispatch from Prescott states that
John Denair, who was injured at the
johnson canyon tunnel. is now improv-
ing. 1t appears that he was not as badly
injured as at FIRST reported. No bones
were broken, although he was badly
bruised.
The stockholders OF the Cooperative
Building and Loan association will hold
an annual meeting this evening at the
office OF the secretary. Calvin Whiting.
A new board Of directors will BE- elected.
James Smith. the ~well-known electri-
elan, expects TO leave tomorrow evening
for the KlOndlke country. Rita Granger.
1t is understood, also expects to get away
for Alaska in a very short time.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-27
Piature frames. whitney Co.

|
Piatnre frames. whitney Co.
Look over the remnants Of dress goods
at Fields.
Muslin underwear sale still on at the
Economist.
Stove repairs for any stove made.
whitney Co.
Call for ~pasteuEized milk and cream
at the Fish Market.
Think of il Tam 0'shanters, only ten
cents, at The Big Store.
Bathing is a luxury at Hshn's barber
shop. N. I. ArmijO building.
A gold cameo ring lost; inscription on
inside. Finder leave at this office, and
receive reward.
You can get the best hams to be found
In the territory, at Fairs meat market
ten cents a pound.
Pilgrim COmmandery, X, T., will have
installation Of officers ut Masonic hall on
north Third street.
Tickets TO the Library ball 70. morrow
evening are 81 each. On sale at the Ii
brary, Newcomers and Walton's drug
store.
Cold weather continues. Get In line
and study our show windows for bar
gains In OvercOats and underwear. See
our add. In this paper. Z. L. Washburn
a. Co.
New Years resolutions are often Peg
lected and forgotten, but ". y. TrotteTs
resolution 70 make his Second street gro