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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
PUBLISHTHE'PENSTONLIST
Senator Cannon, of Utah, Prepares
a Bill With That End in View.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Can
non, of Utah. has devised, a plan to
throw light on the pension business and
prevent frauds. He introduced a bill
yesterday which directs the secretary
of the interior to at once prepare a list
OF all pensioners, the date of their en-
trance into the service, when discharg-
ed present pOstOffice addresses, nature
of injuries, date of increases of pen
sions, etc.
In the cases of widows and orphans
the names and service of those on ac-
count of whose service the pension is to
be paid are required to be published.
The act provides that this publica ton
shall be in pamphlet form. each state
and territory to form a separate ram
phlet. Each newspaper is to be pro-
vided with all the lists in the territory
covered by such newspapers, and these
are to be sent by the department with
out solicitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
THE MARTIN MONUMENT.
Ex-Governor st. Johns Suggestions
Find Favor With the Public.

The suggestion of Ex-Governor John
p. St. John that the people of Kansas
erect a monument over the grave of ex-
Governor John A. Martin at AtchisOn,
meets with the approval of the public
Irrespective of party.
F. p Cochrane of Cottonwood Falls,
who sOldiered with Mr.. Martin in the
Eighth Kansas, said to a Journal re-
''The suggestion from Mr.. st. John
should at once be considered by the
have the opportunity to honor a great,
generous hearted Kansan, who was one
of the noblest and most loyal men in
our state. He was a distinguished gov
ernor His administration is pointed to
with pride and not viewed with alarm.
Personally he was attractive even to
his enemies. He was a man of strong
personality and deserves the highest
honors which can be conferred upon
his memory"
Mr.. Cochrane said further: st am
very much in favor of erecting a monu-
ment to Mr.. Martin and am ready to
contribute to fund for that purpose"
Upon being asked for a suggestion as
to the proper method of managing the
preliminary work he said: L am not
now prepared to say how the money
should be collected but the people
should have charge of the development
of the idea"
that since Mr. St. John had made the
first effort to secure a monument that
he should have charge of the matter.
To this he offered no objections but
said: .'Of course. Mrs. Martin, the
widow and a most excellent woman,
should be consulted in this matter and
her wishes obeyed-"
Major Henry Inman said: "John A.
Martin was a great man-one of the
best Kansas has produced. He should
by all means have a monument"
Sheriff Means, of Harvey county, also
agrees that the plan should be put into
active operation
Thomas H. Grisham, of Cottonwood
Falls, formerly a Republican but now
identified with the Populists, also is in
favor of the idea and will contribute to
a monument fund.
Governor Leedy also expresses his
approval of the plan and stands ready
to assist it in every possible way,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
COTTON MILLS OPENED.
Located at Cordova, Ala, and Employ
One Thousand Persons.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 27.-The Indian
Head cotton mills just completed at Cor
dova began operation today, employing l.
900 persons. The mills are the largest in
the state, containing $4,000 sptndles and
10000 looms with an annual consumption
of 10000 bales of cotton and representing
an investment of 100000.
They were built and are owned by Bos>
ton capitalists, who are now preparing to
double the capacity of their plant, makine
it probably the largest in the south. The
output, which is coarse grade cloths, mas
been sold for several years ahead in
China, and will be shipped thence as
rapidly as prepared Proximity to the
cotton and coal supplies caused the mills
to be located in North Alabama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
TWIRLING TOES HATED.
Crusade Against Dancing Begun by
New Jersey CIergymen.

Matawan, N. J., Jan. 27-The church
goers of Matawan are arguing among
themselves as to whether dancing is a
sin. The Rev. J. Hoffman Batten Of
the First Methodist church, in a pre-
Iude to a recent sermon said that he did
not propose to use his pulpit as "a cow
ards castle" Then he read the rules
of the church, commenting upon that
rule which declares that it is sin for
a person to dance.
Mr.. Batten spoke of a dance that will
be held on next Wednesday evening
here. and said that he hoped that it
would not be known that any members
of his church were in attendance The
young men of the village who stand
high in the social scale. Mr.. Batten
said that the world, the flesh and the
devil would be at this hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
WILL MAKE SILK HERE.
French Manufacturers Will Establish
a Plant at Bethlehem, Pa.

New York. Jan. 27.-Silk manufacturers
in this country and abroad will be greatly
interested in a move about to be made
by Duplan & Co. of Lyons, France, to re-
cover their American trade.
The F'renchmen intend to establish a
branch plant in South Bethlehem, Pa,
and to turn out there the same goods
now made only in Lyons. Members of the
firm say there will be no wholesale cut
in prices, and that a war in the trade
is unlikely. Home manufacturers, how
ever. will undoubtedly be affected to some
extent by the operation of the Bethlehem
plant, where the looms will be started on
April 1.
Duplan & Co. are among the largest
manufacturers of silk in Lyons. Before
the Dingley tariff became operative they
had profitable trade in this country,
but that law has operated so favorably
for American manufacturers that the
Frenchmen found their trade going to
their Yankee rivals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
HE DIDN'T SAY GOODBYE.
Experience of an Adonis in the Wo-
mems Ward of the Asylum.

Geo. w Willetts of Kingman had an ex-
perience at the Topeka asylum a few days
ago which will in the future probably
cause him to guard, very carefully, against
a visit to such an institution.
Mr. Willetts is man of medium height
and wears, in addition to his good clothes
and a neat hat, a very handsome blonde
beard Withal he is rather progresses
ing, especially in the minds of the insane
women who are inmates of the asylum.
Mr.. Willetts was walking unconcerned-
" through the corridors, examining the
building. and was not a little annoyed by
the frequent remarks from the women.
''Oh, isn't he just too sweet for any
thing" said one.
1.-The deah boy!" chimed another.
wouldn't he be fine Santa Clausv'
squeaked a voice.
Mr.. Willetts was getting ratified by
this time, but the climax of his troubles
came when a woman rushed out in front
of him and exclaimed:
There's my sweetheart
The gentleman from F<ingman made
ready to run, but he was too slow. The
insane woman made leap and threw her
arms around his neck. He struggled to
escape, but she hung on like a poor rela-
ton.
The attendants attempted to interfere,
but the scene was too ludicrous to admit
of intelligent proceedings on the part of
the spectators. The best they could do
was to make a show of attempting to re-
lease the unfortunate visitor.
The woman Rugged the man until his
breath was gone. She talked incoherent-
ly but was not violent Mr.. Willetts'
hat went rolling across the hail and was
promptly seized by another woman, who
stroked it fondly and said:
etNTxy IOxexsS IA car0a ba
With one eye on the hat and the other
on his tenacious friend, the visitor danced
from one side of the hal Ito the other, en-
deavoring to get away. The more he
struggled the tighter did the woman cling.
Finally Mr. Winetts was released. His
hat was restored, and, without waiting
to say goodbye to his friends. he rushed
to the street car, came to town and took
the first train for home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
WOMEN TO FIGHT.
Will Make a Stand for the Ballot in
Kentucky

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 27.-The commit
tee-en- general statistics in the house
kllied about dozen small measures to-
Gay, and had it's report sustained in
every instance except one. This is in
line with the policy to prevent the in
PRODUCTION of trivial bills.
"A big fight will result when the San
ders bill. permitting women to vote in
school elections and to serve on boards
OF education and as school trustees is
reached in the house. Mrs. Eugenia b
Farmer, of COvington; Miss Laura Clay.
OF Lexington; Mrs. Josephine X Hen
~, OF Versailles, and other representa-
tives Of the Kentucky Equal Rights as
ISOLATION, have been here for several
weeks working for the bill, and it is
understood the Twentieth Century club
of Cincinnati, will later take a hand in
favor of it. The bill passed the senate
last session, but was killed in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
MUSICAL STRING TRUST.
One Big Firm Proposes to Control
All the Business.

New Brunswick, N. J., Jan. 27.-With
the opening of the new musical string fac
tory in this city, there will be establish
ed a combination or trust which will con-
troll the output of all musical strings
manufactured in this country. The Ma
tional String company is the firm, and
it is the consolidation of all of the must
cal string interests in the United States.
The firm was organized by the consoli~
dation of large factory in Boston, Mass.
one in BelIeville, n. J., and another in
New York city. All of the musical
strings used hereafter will be manufac-
tured in the new factory in this city,
which has just been finished, and which
has just been occupied by the firm. One
hundred and fifty hands willy be employed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
TO. EDUCATE THE NEGRO.
Mississippi Legislature Decides to
Continue the Appropriation.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 27.-In the senate
few days since it was suggested to abol-
ish AIcorn college for colored boys, but
no attention was paid to it. The Meth
odist conference. in session at Yazoo City,
became uneasy and appointed a committee
of seven of it's most prominent members
to visit the legislature and protest.
The committee appeared before the leg
islature today and spoke earnestly for
continued appropriations and were round
" applautled. 1t was admitted that
Mississippi is doing more to educate the
negroes than any state in the Union, and
the Methodists will get what they ask for
their college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
SURVEYORS Scared by Indians.

Albuquerque n. M, Jan. 27.-The first
Indian scare that New Mexico has had
for long time occurred at the Indian
village of San Felipe yesterday. The sur
veyors for the low line irrigation canal
had reached the village and commenced
onera+ions. when Indians began to gather
from all directions. They were gorgeous
" adorned with war paint. and were also
we'll armed with Winchesters axes and
other well known weapons of Indian war;
fare. They commanded the surveyors to
stop work and withdraw from their coun>
try The surveyors hastily retreated to
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
ENGLAND MAY BUY IT.
Negotiations Pending for the Pur-
chase of the Nicaragua Canal
Route.

Managua, Nicaragua, via Galveston,
Tex, Jan. Ell. Wichmann, agent of
the English corporation, the Atlas
Steamship company, limited, offers the
Nicaraguan government a large sum
in silver pesos. advanced from London
sources. for Nicaragua's railway and
steamship system from ocean to ocean,
with a view of obtaining for the com
pany connected inter oceanic transpor-
taticn across the country, including the
canal route.
The government is considering the
offer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
CAUSES A FURRY.
u. S. Government Orders 100000
Pounds of SmokeIess Powder.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 27.-It leaked
out here this afternoon that the powder
firm of Dupont de Nemours, whose
works are located on the Brandywine,
near this city, today received an order
from Secretary of the Navy Long cal
ling for 100000 pounds of smokeless
powder.
The Duponts have for more than a
year been supplying the government
with powder, but tOday's order is the
biggest ever sent to it.
The powder mills have been very
busy recently, and in view of tOday's
Oroer an extra force will be put to
work The greatest secrecy is main
tanned by the officers of the powder
company concerning the order, and they
decline to discuss it.
The news of the receipt of the order
by the DupOntS caused a big furry in
local financial circles in view of the de-
parture of the battleship Maine for Gu
ha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
WENT DOWN WITH 4 MEN.
a Barge Sinks Before the Tow Dis
covers 1t.

New York, Jan. 27-The Luckanbach
tow boat. Walter A Luchanbach. from
Newport News, having in tow the
barges Yonkers and Halcyon, bound
for Providence, when off Barnegate last
Sunday morning, discovered that the
YOnkers had sunk with the four men on
board.
1t is supposed that the Yonkers must
have fOundered in the heavy sea raised
by the strong gale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
It ALWAYS FilIs the Bill.

IT had occasion to use Chamberlain
Pain Balm a few weeks ago on a
sprained ankle, and it filed the claims
made for it."-W. c. Gould, Canal Do
yer, Ohio.
A sprained ankle will usually dfsa BILE
the injured person for three or fo11r
weeks. but when Chamberlafn's Pain
Balm is promptly and freely applied a
cure can be effected in from three to
four days. Pain Balm also cures rheu-
matism; one application relieves the
pain For sale by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
Gold Found Near Admission, Ala

Admission. Ala, Jan. 27.-Deputy Marshal
D. r. Burgess, while on a recent raid
found some very fine specimens OF gold
within a few miles of Anniston- One OF
the specimens was d nugget of virgin gold
as large as walnut and the other was a
rich piece of gold bearing quartz. MI,
Burgess will not say where he discovered
the gold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious. appe-
tizing, nouflshing food drink to take the
Mace of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all Npo have used it because
when property Jared it tastes like
the finest coffee NRuf is free from all it's
Injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t
is not a stimulant but health builder,
and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit. Costs
about Il as much as coffee. Is and 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
OmciaI General STATUTES.

The General Statutes of Kansas. 1897,
in two volumes, compiled and annotat-
ed by by Judge w. @. Webb are now
ready for delivery. Address, Kansas
Statute Co., S25 Quincy street, Topeka,
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
LOCAL DRAMATIC NEWS.

s'Town Topics" the second farce COM
edy to visit Topeka this week, will be seen
at the Crawford theater tonight. This
piece had a successful weeks run at the
Ninth Street theater in Kansas City last
week, and is said to contain a number of
clever features. The company embraces
the following well known names: John
w. World, w. H. Mack, William s. KEEL
Ter, Sherman Wade, Chas. E. Graham,
John Grove and Misses Marie Leslie, Hull
da HaIvers, Ollie Hood, Ethel B. Payne,
Alice Felicie, Nellie Ryan and Juliet Will
son. The prices are 70, so and % cents.
Nine. Scalchf and her concert company
stopped off in Topeka for a couple of
hours yesterday on their way from St.
Joseph to Kansas City, where they ap-
pear tonight. Tomorrow night they will
be seen at the Crawford theater in this
city in a double entertainment consist
ing of a miscellaneous programme and
the fourth act of the opera II TroVa-
tore Mile Marie Toulinguet, who ac>
companies Nine. Scalchi, was prima don
ma soprano of the Mapleson Imperial
Grand Opera company last year and Is
said to possess an exceptional voice. Be-
sides Mile. Toulinguet, the company in
cludes Sig. Albert. baritone; Mile du Be
dat, mezzo-soprano; Mr.. Tom Mcqueen
tenor, and Sig. Gallia, pianist.
At a matinee Saturday afternoon and
on Saturday and Sunday evenings at the
Crawford theater in this city Prof w T.
Nankeville, who spent a number of years
in Alaska, will lecture on the Klondike
and illustrate his lecture with cinemento-
graph views. Prof. Nankevine will be
accompanied by several speciality artists
and a vaudeville entertainment will be
given in connection with the lectures.
An excellent concert under the direction
of Prof Won Dahlen, will be given at the
First Presbyterian church on the eVenang
of February 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
RELIEF FOR ALASKA.
Uncle Sam Finally Charters Steam
boat and Starts Supplies

Portland, Ore, Jan. 27.-Gen. Merrf-
am, commanding the department Of the
Columbia, today chartered a steamboat
to convey the supplies and baggage OF
the Alaska. relief expedition from Van
couver Barracks to this city, from
which point they will be shipped to Dy-
ca by the steamer Geo. w. Elder on
Feb. I.
Most of the pack animals and pack
ers have. been sent to Seattle, and from
there they viii go by steamer to Dyea-
whitmere Bros. BARRIERS. 7s5 Kan. ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
Are You Going to Californian

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa F'e route limited train passes
through Topeka westbOund every Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday, and runs
to Los Angeles in fifty-four hours. with
through sleepers to principal California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
Homeseekers, Excursion.

One fare for the round trip Cplus
50 OO) on Tuesday, February 1, via the
Santa Fe Route for tickets to Arkansas.
Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana,
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Liberal limits and stopoYer privileges.
Apply to agent Santa Fe Route for de-
tails.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
VOTING FOR SENATOR.
The Contest in Tennessee is Fairly
Inaugurated.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 27-The two
branches of the general assembly met in
joint convention yesterday, and the vote
taken the previous day for United States
senator was announced. Another ballot
was takens resulting in AIcMiuen receiv-
ing votes Turley 3 and Taylor 2. Two
of the Popuiist members voted for AIcAfil>
len and one for Turley. The other DEM
ocratic votes were scattered. The Re-
publieans voted sohdly for TiIlman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27

The members of the First Presbv-
terrain church are justly proud of their
Quartette, and are making a strong eff
fort to have a large attendance at the
concert to be given by the quartette at
the church auditorium upon Friday
evening, Feb. 4.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try
Ct. j. W. PHILLIPS
612 West Eighth st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
40 'Cure . CoId bal one Dau.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Ali druggists refund the money if II
fails to cure. Csc. The genuine has L
3. @. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27

Dandruff is an emulation from the
pores of the skin that spreads and
dries, forming scurf and causing the
hair to fall out. Halls Hair Remover
cures it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27

Photographs-aH sizes, all prices
Leonard takes them. 613 Kansas ayenne,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27
500 Pasaengerg for AIaska.

Tacoma, Wn., Jan. 27.-The steamer
City of Seattle sailed today for Alaska,
carrying 500 passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-27

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Whitmere hros.. Barbers. % Kan. ave.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
WILL FIGHT FOR THEM.

koetDr HS0n Ohorieoooa Attosnoys Geo.
esrains TIE Atsxsndsr Chndfen.
The ARGUS has extended letter
from the legal firm of Smythe, Lee &
Frost, Of Charleston, s. c., who
speaking for President jenkins Of
jenkins Orphanage, relate all the
circumstances Of the taking of the
Alexander children from the orphan
age BY Mrs. Blanche Bingley, Oct. 81.
and Of her promise to raise funds for
the benefit Of the institution by ex-
hibiting them, and to report each
week to President Jenkens. which she
has DO far failed to do. Mrs. Bingley
10 reported in the letter as acting In
concert with her husband and they
have never made reports, and re-
peated efforts on DR.. jenkins part 10
hear from them have been unsvail-
ing until receipt of THE ARGUS tele-
gram. The statement that Bingley
had sent $4,000 in two years Is pro-
noanced absolutely false, and the
letter $50 expresses an opinion of
Bingley and his wife. The letter
says the children have . mother 10
Charleston, who, OF course. as well
as Mr.. jenkins. Is anxious to see
them again. The letter says the In
stitution will fight for the children,
but considers twill be too costly for
Nc. jenkins Ito 60 to your state I'M
less his presence is absolutely neces-
sary. Mr.. jenkins is very grateful
to You for your kind service"
Chief Of Police Fender has q SINH.
lar letter from the same law firm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
They Win Shout.
Moline Peoplos' Party.

The peoples party. Of Moline, held
its city-township convention last
evening and nominated the following
ticket: Assistant supervisors, H. J.
Grip. John Morton; assessor, +. E
Samuels; collector, Edward Penny,
Jr.; police magistrate, D. J. Webb
constable, W. A. Giles. Hon. E. w
Hurst. of'this city. was present, and
Chairman j. W. Morgan took him by
surprise by presenting him to the
convention. Mr.. Hurst was equal to
the occasion, however, and made
some happy remarks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
YOUNG B. McCOMBs'

Special For This Evsnipg Ooiy From !,
te9 O'.ieck.
Marshmallows. 1-pound boxes,
worth 400, Is long as they last, per
box, Sc.
Fancy French mixed candy, per
pound, SC.
Ladies' all linen hemstitched hand
kerchiefs, SC,
Fancy brocaded worsted skirts,
fall taffetts lined, velveteen binding,
extra width, $1.2S.
500 fancy stippled gold plates, 1Oc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
To Spsak 20 0so.

J. W. Wood. Of New York. general
secretary Of the Brotherhood Of St
Andrew. who has been making o
txip Of the various parishes Of the
Protestant Episcopal church west Is
far % Denver, will be in Rock Islsad
Monday Is the guest Of Rev. z. F.
Gee. priest In charge Of Trinity
church. and will address Q meeting
confined to the nsa Of the parish at
Trinity church Monday evsiise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-19
lsObb's Candidacy.

William Robb has had his lite
fun and is satisfied. He has accord.
ingly Withdrawn his independent
candid acy for alderman in the Sew
enth ward, and the field is clear for
the regular party candidates" Thus
says the Union. But why speak of
MIR. Robb in such . gloating man.
nere Has he not the privilege to
stand fer election as alderman once
In life time, il Nelson insists upon
being the perpetual candidate? The
Union seems to take great deal for
granted In connection with Mr..
Robb's Affairs.