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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
"EMBALMED" BEEF
Will Be Investigated by a Spe-
cial Board of Inquiry.

Washington. Dec. 31-As a result of
the issue between General Miles and
General Egan concerning the quality of
beef supplied the army. and on the
written request of General Egan, the
war department has issued a special or
der for the assem- bling of a board OF
officers in Washington on next Tuesday.
at 10 q m, TO inquire into the general
subject of the quality of the beef sup
plies, and particularly as to the re-
sponsibility for the loss of 300, 600 pounds
of refrigerated beef sent to Porto Rico
when the expedition under General
Miles was there
The special order is as follows:
'Ry direction Of the secretary of war
a board OF survey is hereby ordered to
convene at the war department, Wash
ington, d. G. at 10 a m. January 3,
1899. TO examine into and report upon
the responsibility for the loss of about
800 600 pounds OF refrigerated beef, the
property of Swift & CO. of Chicago. 10
ascertain and report if due and proper
effort was made 10 feed this beef TO the
troops in Porto Rico and to fix the re-
spOnsibility if due and proper effort
was not made; to ascertain and report
the character and quality of the re-
frigerated beef herein referred to; TO
ascertain and report if It was good and
fit meat for issue, and II II had Deen
subject TO any chemical processes what
ever and to report whether or not the
United States is responsible for the loss
of the beef. or who, if anyone, is re-
spOnsible for its loss, and whether, in its
opinion. Swift & Co should or should
not be reimbursed for the beef"
Detail for the board: Colonel Charles
H Alden, assistant surgeon general;
Colonel James Moore, assistant quarter
master general Colonel Francis L Gun
Their, United States artillery; Captain
L. c. Scherer, assistant adjutant gen.
eraH recorder.
The 100000 pounds Of beef referred TO
was shipped from Newport News to
Porto Rico about the time that word
came from General Miles that he had
supplied himself with fresh beef. taken
on the island. The refrigerated beef
made the trip to Porto Rico and back.
but by the time il reached MOntauk
Point it is understood to have spoiled.
owing to the delay and consequent lack
of refrigerating material
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
Grim Grips
Deadly March.
Deals Death and Destruction to Many.
Terrorized by the Awful Scourge. All the Great
Centers OF Population Affected.

of epidemic like the present it should
be taken as a preventive OF disease
THE first nights sleep that had
in four months" writes Mr.. Eli Wood
ard. of Plymouth. Ills. came as the
result of the first two doses of Dr.
Miles Nervine. The Grip had left me
a physical wreck. weak, helpless and
miserable. I could not eat. could not
sleep. could not gain any strength and
had nervous prOstratiOn OF the worst
kind. our home physicians could not
help me; in fact they gave my case
up and everyone believed I was going
to die. A friend called my attention to
DR.. Miles Nervine and I sent for a
bottle with the above effects When I
had taken two bottles I was feeling
better than I had before in a year and
was growing stronger every day. Al
though we'll along in life am today as
robust and healthy as the average man
Of forty.
All druggists are authorized to sell
Dr. Niles Nervine on a positive guar
antee first bottle will benefit or money
refunded. Be sure you get DR.. Miles
Nervine. Take nothing else. Write US
about your troubles and ailments and
we viii give you the honest advice Of a
trained specialist absolutely free Of
charge Book on heart and nerves sent
free. DR.. Miles Medical Co.
Elkhart, Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

satisfied If made a major general in
command of five native regiments, and
that if this is done, the national army
could be 1isarmed and disbanded-
We repeat our appeal for ar impair
tial inquiry by an able commissioner
and iTnpIcre the American people to re-
frain from a hasty decision
The Filipino government views with
alarm Commissioner Harden's proposal
to impose in America a high protective
tariff against Philippine products.
'-IlOilo surrendered to the national
army, which is the completion of the
occupation OF the island Of Panay.
There is no truth in the reported estab-
Hshment OF an opposition republic in
the Vizayas- All the officials in the
Vizayas hold AguinaldO's commission.
THE Filipinos are yearning for a
peaceful settlement of all questions. To
their brothers across the sea. the
FilipinOs send greeting and earnest
prayer that with the new year will come
a dawn of a new era Of peace prospect
ty and good fellowship with the free
and bene6cent people of the United
States. Though but an infant among
nations, yet are We strong if assured Of
the good Will Of the great American
nation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

Not since the grip made its first ap-
p=aranc= in this country nine years ago
have there been SO many thousands
laid up with this terrible disease as
there are now. In New York City alone
more than 5000 school children and
10000 adults are absent from their US
ual haunts on account Of Grip. Teach
ers clerks. business men. mechanics.
laborers, street car drivers. police Of
dCers and even the doctors-au furnish
victims by the hundreds In every
branch Of activity and industry the
depressing effects Of the epidemic are
apparent and in many instances bust
ness has been suspended
The results Of the grip in many cases
arr more serious than the disease it
self Pneumonia. bronchial troubles,
diphtheria. rheumatism. heart failure.
even paralysis and consumption follow
an epidemic of grip and swell the death
rate for months after the disease has
died out
No remedy vet discovered by the
eminent scientists who have expert
mented for a cure of Grip. can show
results equal to Dr. Miles Restorative
Nervine. It quickly overcomes the ex-
cessive nervous exhaustion, which is
an ever present symptom OF the dis
ease; IL invigorates the appetite and
assists nature 10 throw OF the deadly
microbes from the system In times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
CHARTER FEE $4,000.
Paid for Incorporating a New Rail-
road System in Illinois.

Springfield Ill. Dec. S1--Tmportant pro-
ceedings took place in the secretary OF
states Office today when articles of in-
corporation were granted 10 the St Louis
& Northern Short Line. Il is proposed
10 build and operate q railway from a
point between Peoria and Pekin near
Grove. in TazweH county. TO East Clinton.
with branch from C5eneseO. Henry cOJu-
". to Moline. Rock Island county. and
from East s. Louis TO Peoria via New
Holland. and from Springfield to Chicago.
and q branch from Glen Carbon Madison
county TO Mount Olive. MacOupin county.
and from Marion, Madison county. TO a
point near Sparta Randolph county. The
capital stock is SIS 10000
The principal office is to be maintained
al. Springfield and the life Of the corpor-
alton Is nifty years The incorporates
and tirst board OF directors are J. B. Cay
anaugh. Eugene H Garnet. Edwin L
Johnson, VIM b AIcIlyaine- all of Chi
cag0- Huston D. AdcOck OF West Springs
III ; y Taylor, q. NJ. Harvey. J. ".
klmore, T. n KOehler, F. A. Byrne VIM.
Maher- a. A Myrick. NJ A Bredel c.
W Halen, L. J. Buckley. all of ST. Louis
The fee paid to the secretary of state
for the license was 80 Cd. the largest in
the history OF the office. or the west for
the organization Of any one corporation
for profit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
PREPARING TO ADJOURN.
A Concurrent Resolution is Introduce
ed in the Senate.

The senate yesterday afternoon start
ed a movement. the purpose Of which
is to secure an adjournment OF the
special session by next Wednesday or
Thursday.
Senator Helmick offered the con-
current resolution which follows:
Resolved, That all consideration Of
bills and joint resolutions originating
in the senate shall cease in said senate
Il the close OF Saturday, December 81
and all consideration of bills and joint
resolutions originating in the house
shall cease at said date, except that ap-
preparation bills and reports Of confer
ence committees and messages from
either branch Of the legislature to the
other branch may be considered until
y o'clock Tuesday, January 3, 1899
After said hour until final adjournment
no legislative business shall be trans
acted except receiving and acting upon
messages from the governor.
The resolution, under the rules, went
over until tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
MEMPHIS ROUTE
Holiday
TSionS.

On December 20 and q. IS. the kan
sas City, Fort Scott & Memphis P r
Co. viii sell round-trip tickets from
Kansas City and all coupon ticket o.
fees On its lines to points IN Georgia
Florida, Alabama. and the Southeast
generally. at rate OF one fare. with
return limited to thirty days On De-
2. tickets viii be sold At one fare BE-
tween all K C, F. s & II stations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
THE MEAT TASTES GOOD.
But What L. Jack Rabbit Called After
It Gets Out of Packing House.

The jack rabbit industry in the short
grass country Of western Kansas IS
growing.
The packing houses of Kansas City
have been buying the rabbits by the
car load all winter and the hunters of
Great Bend and vicinity have not been
able to keep up with the demand What
the rabbit is called when II leaves the
packing house is still a secret. If it IS
labeled chicken or quail it Will go with
the fasteners a good deal better than
it would with a picture of a long cared
"a bbit on the label.
A quail train is now running on the
FL Paso & Northeastern road and it
may be that a Jack rabbit train will
be run by the Santa F'e into Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
SUES FOR INSURANCE.
Cofeyville Woman Seeks to Recover
$4,000 Due Her.

COfeyville, Dec. 31.-Mary E. Reed,
formerly of Caney. but now of Corey
vile has filed suit in the district court
against the Springfield and Phoenix In
surance companies for the purpose of
making them pay her 81. 500 each. as the
amount Of Insurance they carried on the
old Royal hotel building at Caney,
which was burned Sept 19
Mrs Reed. in her petition, claims
that by the fire she lost 81 500 on the
building and 81 500 on furniture Each
Of the companies sued carried 81, 900 on
building and $500 on furniture They
have refused TO pay. hence the suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
OIL FOR ROADS.
Experiment Will Be Made at hide
pendence Next Week

Independence, Dec. 31.-8Ir. AIoIlidore.
who for eleven years has been road
overseer Of the district just southwest
of this city. is preparing to test the
virtue Of crude oil on the roads around
the city.
The object Is to keep them In good
condition, prevent mud, dust and rough
ness 1t is said that the use OF oil puts
roads in almost as good condition as
asphaltum- Crude oil in this vicinity
Is plenty and cheap. The roads are
now getting fairly good again and il
this weather lasts a few days longer
they VIII be in condition for grading and
oiling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
HooIey's Losses

London, Dec. 31.-The official receivers
report on the bankruptcy of Ernest
Terah HoOley. the company promoter,
Is shortly to be presented It will show
that Mr.. Hooley's net loss in the ffota-
ton Of tWenty-six companies was 100 900
pounds Various offenses will be
charged, including insUfficiency of assets
to pay ten shillings on the pound. i'm
perf,Rt books, rash speculation, ex-
travagance in living and possibly more
serious allegations in connection with
missing books and papers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

It is true that others initiate the
methods employed in advertising BeggS
German Salv0, others claim to heal and
to cure disease because Beggs' German
Salve, the one true ointment has bean
so wonderfully successful. But in thou
sands and thousands Of cases, as shown
by grateful testimonials Beggs' German
Salve actually and permanently cures
when ether medicines fail to do any
good whatever. For sale by All drug
EiSfs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
Soldiers Leave Lots OF Money.

Junction, City, Dec. 31.-The discharge
Of from 100 TO $50 troops at Fort Riley
has caused q stir that is dropping a lot
OF money in Junction City The men
are getting checks averaging about S75-
Should go be discharged. and the
amounts run at $50 per man, something
like SIS 600 would be turned loose. 1t is
probable that all Of the amounts will
be cashed at Fort Riley and Junction
City One party has been cashing from
$1,000 to $500 since the discharging be-
gan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken 10 avoid a.
It's specific cure is One Minute Cough
Cure A J. Sheperd. Publisher Agr5-
cultural Journal and Advertiser. Eden.
No. says NO one viii be d5sappcint-
ed IN using One Minute Cough Cure for
La Grippe" Pleasant TO take. qutcz
to act. Geo ". Stansf7eId, ". n WI
son. A J. Arnold s. SOB A. J. kama a
Co., druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

Thereare three conditions:
When the blood is poor;
Whenmore flesh is needed;
When there is weakness
of the throat or lungs.
There is one cure: that is
SCOTS Emulsion.
1t contains the best cod
liver oil emulsifed, or d.
gested, and combined with
the hyPoPhosPhites and
glycerine. 1t promises more
prompt relief and more last
ing benefit in these cases than
can be obtained from the
use of any other remedy.
5oe- and sI-OO, al druggists.
SCOTT d BOVINE, Chemists. New York L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
THE DOG CAME BACK
All the Way From Klondike to
His Old Home.

Houghton. Mich. Dec 31-Jerry Muir
phv. a well known miner living in Calu-
met sold his big St. Bernard, "Parney,'
TO a Klondike party eighteen months ago
The dog was taken to Dawson City and
performed good service. Last night Bar
ney'' reappeared at Murphy's home in Cal
umet. How he succeeded in returning
from Alaska is a mystery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
FILIPINOS YEARN
For American Friendship and an In
dependent Government

Hong Kong, Dec. 31-The Filipino
junta has replied to the report of Com
missioner Harden, who was sent to the
Philippines by the government of the
United States to report on the condi-
lions there prevailing The junta asked
the Associated Press to publish the fol-
lowing as revealing the true situation
and sentiment in the Philippines:
We deny that AgUinaldo Will be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

The engagement Of the Slater DramztEc
and Vaudeville company at the Crawford
theater next week viii open with a New
Years matinee Monday afternoon A.
the performance Monday night ladies' HrllL
be admitted free when accompanied hv
persons holding % cent paid tickets Ths
company IS said 10 be a particularly
strong repertoire organization The prices
viii be 10, % and - cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
Ten Days in Washington at Same
Fares

Tickets to Philadelphia and New York.
via Washington. over Vandalia- Penn
sylvania Short Lines. may be purchased
At same fares as those in effect for
tickets over their direct line Tickets
Via Washington viii be good for ten
days stop-Over at the National CAPITAL
For details address W. F. Drummer.
A G. P. Agt., St Louis. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

A matinee performance OF '@F1nreEal-s
40 is at the Crawford tnezrer this
afternoon and a second performance TFlA1
be given tonight. Murray and MacE
take the leading parts In the farce when
IS announced a fitting vehicle for rnelr
work II is said TO abound in witty Gia-
lOgue and absurd situations and -
elastic enough TO admit Of the frequent IN
PRODUCTION OF singing and dancing special
ties for which the members Of the sup
porting company were especially chosen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31
HOLIDAY Ratez

The Missouri Pacific will sell tickets
on December "A, %, IS and 81 and jan
uary 1 and 2, limited to January 4. to
points within 200 miles distance, at one
fare for the round trip. Minimum rate
so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

Coughing Injuries and fnhames sore
lungs One Minute Cough Cure IOosens
the cold. allays coughing and heals
quickly. The best cough cure for child
rem, perfectly harmless Geo W. Stans-
field, w H Wilson. A J. Arnold & Son.
A. J. Kane & Co.. druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

liabilities exceeding 5000 and 17S liza
bilities less than $4,000 For four weeks
Of December. total Liabilities of fines
$50 last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

Holiday Rates via The Rock Island
If you are going 10 take a trip ask the
Rock Island agents for rates and dates
OF sale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-31

5se and s1-oo, al druggists.
SCOTT d BOVINE Chemists. New York.
The times., 1898-11-02
STARVING BY THOUSANDS
Terrible Conditions Exist
Among Native. Cubans.
SENIOR QUESADA'S FIGURES
Narrowing Reports Received by
Him From the IsInnd-Death From
Hrnrer Haunts 95.oOO People
for Not Feeding the Helpless Suf-
ferers - indisnitfes offered by
Spaninrds.

Recent advices received at the Cuban
headquarters in this city report a terrible
condition of affairs existing in Cuba
According to figures furnished by re-
liable representatives in the various prov
fnces there are nearly 5000 people on
the Island in a starving condition, and
large percentage of the sufferers must
perish unless prompt aid Is furnished by
the American Government.
The reports contain pitiful accounts of
the misery of the women and children
who are utterly unable to obtain food of
any kind. The little food now in the
provinces is in the hands of a few who
have hardly enough for immediate wants.
The great mass OF the people are with
out money with which to purchase the
necessaries of life and employment can
not be secured anywhere.
The figures given show that the number
of people who are actually in starving
condition in the provinces is as follows:
Santa Clara, 2l,e0O: Puerto Principe, 1900;
Matanzas, 1900: Pinar del Rio, 1900.
Figures have not yet been received from
the other provinces. but similar condi-
tions are reported from all parts of the
island.
Senior ouesada, who has charge of the
Cuban legation here. is endeavcring to
bring the true horror of the situation be-
fore the officials so that some action be
taken.
Il wish you would publish these fig
ures," said he. The people of America
have no idea of the actual starvation
that is being forced upon a helpless
country.
The Cubans are herded into colonies
and left to perish by the Spanish troops.
From what l have heard l honestly be-
lieve that the Spanish generals are vent
ing all the bitterness of their spite and
wrath on the helpless natives who have
been left to the tender mercies of the
Dons.
You can rest assured that no Spaniard
viii miss an opportunity to cause a Cuban
10 suffer before they. the Spsniards. are
turned out of the island. II is hardly
fair for the American Government to al
low this. Why turn the sheep and the
wolves into the same pasture expecting
that the wolves viii not injure the
sheep?
Something must be done for these
starving people at once. If the United
States vessels sent to Cuba with supplies
are turned away by the Spaniards, turn
those vessels over to US and We will
guarantee that our starving brethren
will soon be fed.
quered may dictate to the conquerors and
turn vessels away from the shores of a
captured island
Il hardly believe that the Government
will allow 5000 people to starve to death
when these sufferers are the wards of
this Government. / pray that something
be done at once"
The times., 1898-11-02

NO. l2ls Q Street. who is In charge of
the lunch room during the night waited
on Ruth He states that after the man
iihished the stew he reclined his head on
the table and fell asleep. HandbIack al
iowed MIN to sleep for awhile and than
called the colored cook, James Ednonds
to wake him. Edmonds did as he va .
directed, and Ruth. after being reused
walked over TO lunch counter and at
tempted TO sleep again
tie was told that he could not sleep In
ttte pace ana after being again aroused.
started to leave. Suddenly. HandbIacL,
states. Ruth put his hand in his nocket
ana pulling out three $50 bills. exclaimed
nave been robbed This place owes
me $500. The man did not seem greatly
disturbed over his loss, and moved to-
ward the door. As he did so Edmonds
noticed something futter to the ground
and picked 1t up. It proved TO pe a, small
portion of 800 note. and he called to
ruin saying You have dropped some
money"
Ruth it is said. answered. 'oh, it is
all right 1t does not concern me. I'll go
to the police
Ruth then wsns to No. 1 station b,,,.s
on Twelfth Street and reported his loss
foiceman Stenhouse was sent to the
iuhch room TO inrestiSale the affair and
got the statements of he Two enrloy, ;
ana Richard Shaw. a farmer from Wood.
more Nd, who was in the place at thc
time. Shaw went to the Stain, h,,,se
and was searched, but nothing was found
On I'M
Ruth made a statement at the station
house that the lost money was IN three
sluo bills, which were wrapped inside he
three $40 bills. He claimed that the
money was extracted from his pocket and
that the torn note was part of one of
the missing bills.
After making his statement Ruth left
the station and all efforts to locate him
sirce have been in vain. Inquiry at his
house developed the fact that he mad not
Teen home at all Monday night; that he
came in yesterday morning about
O'Clock. stayed but five minutes aud then
went out again. At late hour last
night he had not returned home 1t was
stated at Harvey's saloon, on I street,
near Twentieth. that Ruth had been there
drinking on the previous night, but had
not been since. Mr. Harvey stated that
he had been informed that Ruth was
sick in bed
Detective En- Horne was assigned TO the
case yesterday morning and his seal ch
for Ruth was a fruitless one, is were
his efforts to locate Vandergrift. II eth
er of these men could be found. partic-
ularly the latter, some light might be
thrown on Ruth's movements after he left
the Enrich Hotel
The times., 1898-11-02
A LIGHT VOTE IN TEXAS.
The Proposed Confederate Veteran
Pension Amendment IL Ahead.

Dallas. Texas. Nov. 1.-The tamest elec-
ton ever held in Texas was that today
on the constitutional amendment to pen
sion certain Confederate soldiers. With
a voting population of approximately 600,
600 in the State. it is probable that not
more than 5000 votes were cast. 1t looks
from early and scattering returns as IL
the amendment has been adopted.
The proposition was defeated in Dallas
and the vote in the immediate vicinity OF
this city is largely in the negative. But
in Grayson and Tarrant counties and 9TH
er localities heard from in northern and
northeastern Texas the majority of the
votes appear to be in the affirmative.
II the amendment has been adopted Ii
has been carried by the votes of those
who were not Confederate soldiers, but
who disliked to vote against proposition
to aid, the needy veterans. The latter
class. however, opposed the amendment
because of its manifest discrimina tion
against worthy element of their com
rades. Nothing like definite returns car
be secured before tomorrow.
About 20o scattering precincts show a
total vote of about 15,Cco. with the amend
ment approximately 200 in the lead.