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HE WROTE ssWEET MARIE''
Author of the Popular Song IN To-
peka Gathering Literary Material

Cy Warman. just plain "Cy'' War
man, nothing more. of New York, is in
Topeka, stopping at the Hotel Throop.
He is here to gather material and Sc
cure information concerning the early
history of Kansas and the building of
the Santa Fe railroad. Mr. Warman
is a western product, famous on either
continent and one of the leading writer's
of the time upon topics pertaining to
railroads. He is, in short, an author
He is generous, free-handed and open
hearted. He is not vain. He is cord
ial and polite; is always affable and
courteous.
Mr.. Warman's mission to Topeka will
be fulfilled when he rounds out a book
which is one of a series of seven to be
published by a New York firm concern
ing the new west. Various phases of
development through which this cOun-
try has passed will be the central theme
of the seven stories which will end with
a history of the Santa Fe and the men
who pushed it into a wilderness, as
fair sample of the American railroad,
developed and completed.
Warman's first literary effort which
went to the world was a little song
Sweet Marie. With this introduce
ton how few people there are who have
not cultivated the acquaintance of the
author by at least singing the song.
When Mr.. Warman dawned upon the
world, he came as the Poet of the
Rockies He was born in Illinois,
went early to Colorado. served his ap
premiership in the shops of the Rio
Grande railroad company and became
a locomotive engineer. Warman's run
was over Marshall Pass, 10000 feet
above the sea There the scenery in
spired him and he frequently answered
inquiries from superior officers in bits
of verse. He attracted attention on the
system and his ability provoked great
admiration. He was urged to give UP
railroading but he stuck to the cab, un-
til the first time he saw the Rio Grande
canon. Then he wrote:
1nd n ms a he fqi iFlG
The valley and the hills,
Put the rose upon the cactus
And the ripple on the rilIs.''
Just ten years ago Warman left the
engine and established 'The Western
Railway" a monthly magazine for rail
road men in Denver In 1892 he was
made editor and manager of the
Creede, Col, Chronicle, a daily paper
with press dispatches. just about the
newest thing in that part of the noun
tains.
After passing through one of the
most marvellous booms of the times
Creede busted and Warman, after
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
BROUGHT HOME INSANE.
The Great Granddaughter of Commo-
dore Vanderbilt in an Asylum.

New York. March 1O.-The World
says: Mrs.John Wilmerding, the hand
some great grand daughter of old Com
modore Vanderbilt, is an insane pa
tient at the BloOmingdaIe asylum. She
was sent home from Europe four weeks
ago by her father, Colonel Vanderbilt
Allen. She was accompanied by
physician and nurses and upon her ar
rival was examined by her fathers
family physician, DR.. Allen McLane
Hamilton and by DR.. DeForest Smit-.
She was regularly committed to iEa
Bloomingdale asylum at White FIa
Mrs. Wilmerding's condition has not
improved and there is little hope of her
recovery. She lives in the most luxur-
ious apartments of the asylum. but is
under the constant care Of nurses.
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proper inventories, found himself in the
same condition. 1t was while in Creede
that the little song saved him from the
wreck. Before going there he met in
Denver, a pretty brown eyed girl To
her he wrote a poem which began;
I've a secret in my heart,
Sweet Marie;
a tale. 1 would impart,
Love, to thee"
That poem was printed in the New
York Sun September 4, 1892. and was
the first work Mr.. Warman was able TO
sell. On the following Sunday. Mr.
Dana gave the newly discovered gen
ius a f1attering editorial, introducing
him as The Poet of the Rockies" A
year later Mr.. Warman began his work
in the magazines and he is unable to
supply the demand at this time. In
1894 he went abroad. writing Of the
railways of England, the continent,
Asia and Egypt. In five years he has
had three books published in the United
States and two in England. Two 9TH
ers are running serially in magazines,
one in McClure's magazine, and he is
here digging daily into the state his
toricaI society gathering data for the
most pretentious book he has yet un-
deFtaken.
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THE FASTEST SWIMMER.
Walter Blum Beats the Worlds Rec
ord at Chicago.

Chicago March 1O.-WaHer Blum. a
young swimmer IS years old, created a
new American record last night in the
tank of the Chicago Athletic association.
1t was in the quarter mile race, an open
contest, one of three at different distances
for the indoor championship of the cen
trail association of the amateur athletic
association Blum s time, 6:23 2-5, is ex-
actly one second faster than any time
done before in this country. The pre-
vious record is that of A. T Kenny of
Philadelphia. the former Australian swim
mer. who came out here during the
Worlds fair and beat all the best men in
the country in the lagoon in Jackson
park.
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QUIET AT BOMBAY.
Rioters are Subdued by the Guns of
the Soldiers

Bombay, March 1O.-This city is quiet
today. The only soldiers killed were
two men of the Shropshire regiment,
who were killed while out walking
without arms. Plague Inspector Dawes
was accidentally shot.
In view of the many symptoms of dis
satisfaction the plague committee is
much criticised for leaving the search
ers defenseless. especially when it was
known that the visitations were bit
terly resented by the natives.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
The Parole Club.

The Parole club held a very pleasant
meeting Tuesday evening at the home Of
Mrs. Belle Macarthur. The Initial pro-
gramme was a discussion of the battle
ship Maine disaster An interesting talk
the work of the divers was given by
Mr.. P. Rogers Four of the members
were to furnish the entertainment for the
evening, but Mr.. Sheldon being absent
Mrs. Bailey, DR.. Peers and Mrs. Near
thur had charge of it. Mrs. Bailey ar
ranged a table with twelve different arti-
cles, representing as many books. and al
lowed fifteen minutes in which to guess
them. DR.. Peers read a story and Mrs
Macarthur read a paper on The Lives of
Great Men" Music was furnished by
Mrs. J. p. Rodgers. The club will meet
next Tuesday with Mrs. J. L. Campbell in
Auburndale,
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A Pleasant PARTY.

Miss Kittie Player entertained fifteen
young ladies delightfully."- Tuesday even
ing complimentary to Miss Bessie Barnes
of Oklahoma. The evening was spent in
games and cards. Miss Lenna Short. Miss
Lucretia GrosvenOr and Miss Nellie Lin
coin reCited and Miss Helen Thompson
gave several piano recitations Miss Anna
Player and Miss Jessie Payne assisted in
serving refreshments. Those present
were Miss Eleanor McCasky. Miss Ethel
Short, Miss Lenna Short, Miss Lucretia
CrOSvenOr, Miss Ethel Shanklin, Miss Ida
Shanklin, Miss Neal Huff, Miss Roberta
Wasson. Miss Maud Bates, Miss Maize
Sweet, Miss Nellie Lincoln, Miss Louise
Smith, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Helen
Thompson and Miss Mary Whitton.
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Beats the Klondike.

Mr.. A c. Thomas of MarysvflIe, Tex.
has found a more valuable discovery than
has yet been made in the Klondike For
years he suffered untold agony from con-
sumption, accomanied by hemOrrhages.
New Discovery for Consumption Coughs
and Colds He declares that gold is of
little valuae in comparison with this mar
velOus cure; would have it even if it
cost a hundred dollars a bottle. Asthma
bronchitis and all throat and lung affec-
tions are positively cured by DR.. King
New Discovery for Consumption Trial
bottles free at Swift & Holidays drug
store. Regular size soc and 81. Guaran-
teed to cure or price refunded.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
SHE CAN MANAGE BOYS
And Mrs. Harrison Will Try the Girls
at the Colorado Industrial School

Denver March 10.-The board of con-
troll of the state industrial school for
girls has selected Mrs Ursula l. Harri-
son of Chicago, assistant superintendent
of that institution, the inmates of which
have been giving the management
great deal of trouble. For ten years
Mrs. Harrison has been superintendent
of the Illinois school of agriculture and
manual training for boys.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
WABASH SHORT LINE.
The Company Will Make a Short Cut
to Toledo.

Cincinnati, March 1O.-A special to
the Commercial Tribune from Toledo,
says:
Colonel s. c. Reynolds, of this city,
director of the Wabash Railway COM
pany is authority for the statement
that the Wabash will build a new line
between Toledo and Montpelier to con-
meet with a line into Chicago thus Civ
ing a new icagO-ToledO line over the
Wabash much shorter than the nearest
lake route. He also says that trains
viii be running over the line within
year.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
ROW AMONG CATTLE MEN.
officers of the Association Charged
With Running the Whole Thing.

Officers OF the Association CnaTSed
With Running the Whole Thing.
Ft. Worth. March 1O.-The convention
of the cattle raisers has adjourned. DR..
Salmon of the bureau of animal indus
try, appeared as the representative OF
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and
made a speech. He spoke of the efforts
of the department to stamp out Texas
or splenetic fever and said progress in
that direction had been made. Dipping
experiments begun at Fit. Worth last
year viii be continued and other exper-
iments will be made to determine the
cause of fever and discover antidotes.
A stir was created by the charge that
the present officers of the association
are running things to suit themselves
and that the great body of members
have no voice in the proceedings, but
no action was taken and the charges
were vigorously repelled by friends of
the associations officers. After a spir-
tied contest the convention decided to
meet next year in FIT. Worth. A new
executive committee to serve during the
year was appointed by President Bush
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
Construction Gang Laid Of

Newton, March 1O.-The construction
gang OF D men which have been build
ing switches in the west end yards, was
laid off indefinitely yesterday and was
given pay-checks- The gang is under
ROadmaster Hutton and has been used
only for track repairs. The men ex-
pect 10 get work at Elmdale where the
Santa Fe will begin putting in a dou-
BILE track to EmpOria.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
HONOR THE DEAD.

Wamego Episcopalians Unve1
Stained Window to Bishop Thomas.
Wamego, March 1O.-A beautiful and
eostly stained glass window was un-
veiled here yesterday and blessed by
Bishop Nillspaugh in the Episcopal
church. The occasion was the anniver-
sary of the death of Bishop Thomas.
It was a remarkable coincidence that at
this memorial service the three clergy
men who took part were not only the
most intimate friends of the late Bishop
Thomas, but who were like sons to him.
Canon Miner was the last person he
laid hands on in ordination; Dean Hill
read his funeral service at the house
and Bishop Millspaugh at the cathe-
dral.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
sciatic rheumatism Cured.

L. Wagner, Wholesale Druggist. Rich
mOnd, Va, says; 4 had a fearful at
tack Of Sciatic Rheumatism, was laid
up almost two months; was fortunate
enough TO get MYSTIC CURE FOR
RHEU MATISM. This cured me after
doctors prescriptions had failed to have
any effect. I have also heard of fine re-
suits from others who have used it,
Sold by Swift & Holiday, Druggists. 52S
Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
CLEVELAND TO SPEAK.
He Will Address the Iroquois Club
April %.

Chicago, March 1O.-Ex-President
Cleveland has accepted an invitation of
the Iroquis club to deliver an address
at the Auditorium, Chicago, the after
noon of April 23 He will also respond
to toast in the evening at the clubs
banquet, which is to be a sound De-
mocracy and sound money demonstra-
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
LOCOMOTIVES FOR EGYPT.
Baldwin Works Book an Order for Is
MoguI Engines.

Philadelphia, March 1O.-The Baldwin
Locomotive works today booked an or
der for Is locomotives for the Egyptian
State railway. They are to be heavy
MOguI freight engines and will be ship
ped early in May. An order was also
received from the National Dock rail-
way OF New York for a switching en-
gfne.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
An onera House Fire.

Oil City, Pa, March 1O.-The oil C5-y
Opera House was destroyed by fire
early this morning. Loss on build ns
$50, 900. The Wilson theater company,
which was playing a weeks stand here
lost all wardrobes and scenery; loss
$1,000 Opera house only partially COW
cred by insurance.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10

is an attractive and interesting book
with views of South Missouri scenery
It pertains to fruit-raising in that great
fruit belt of America, the southern sIODe
of the Ozarks, and is of interest to fruit
growers and to every farmer and home
seeker looking for a farm and a home.
Mailed free Address,
J. z. LOCKWOOD
Kansas City Missouri
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
Are You Going to CalforniaP

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa Fe route limited train passes
through Topeka westbOund every Sun
to Los Angeles in ffty-four hours, with
through sleepers to principal California
cities.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items Of Interest About Topeka Pee
pie and Visitors ia Town.

CAll communications to this department
must give the full name and address Of
the writer Anonymous personals and
descriptions OF social affairs viii not be
published-)
The Ladies' Music club held a very
pleasant meeting Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Hardt in Potwin. The
following programme was given:
L Romance Sans Paroles. Saint Saens
Miss Martin.
3 90, Loving Heart, Trust On''-(Gotts-
cha1k)-Mrs. Charles.
D. AOdSlO 0pnOn ..-----....--- MISS Collins
T. "A Dream .-..............., RubinStein
Mrs. Thomas.
2. o4dI4OLA MaSSeneI
Mrs. Parkhurst
g. 1.-The Unfortunate -.......... Massenet
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Parkhurst.
The next meeting will be held with Mrs
Parkhurst in two weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10

we are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think of no pleas
anter or better way to do it than by
recommending One Minute Cough Cure
as a preventive of pneumonia, con-
sumption and other serious lung trou-
bIes that follow neglected colds. C. w.
Stansdeld, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
Ladies of the q. a. R..

| Lincoln Circle No. l will serve din
] ner from II to , Saturday, March 18th
| at their hall on East Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10

Hear the Hallelujah chorus from the
Messiah at the Congregational church
Friday evening.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10

Apollo club concert benefit Congrega-
sion 25 cents.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10

Best concert of the season for 25
cents at Congregational church Friday
evening.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimball Pig. Co., before 10
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-10

Purifes as well as Beauties the Skin-No
other cosmetic will do It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-23
PERSONAL.

"Out in Indiana" says John c. New. who IA VISIT
Ing in Washington "the burning question just now
is Who shall be elected TO the United States Sen
ate? There are several candidates, but my opinion
IS that the fight will narrow down 10 strusgic
between Judge Robert Tagor OF f9 hrk way Ha
coed MIR Turplc after March {, 1899 The other
aspirants are hardly In the race
1t is said that private soldier found in street
nj Omdurman the letter which Gordon wrote to the
Mahdi In answer to the demand for retreat or sur
render. The letter has been examined by all the
ab,est experts. and Is pronounced TO be IN Gornoh
as Fh hc M NJ Is rended Of his
evil-dongs and his destruction at the hahds Oh
English soldiers is prophesiei
The appointment Of Lord Curzon to be viccroy OF
India recalls a story Of him told when he was
Under Secretary for the Colonies. lie was once
making a long and elaborate speech in Parliament
against measure urged regarding India 1t was
certain to result in loss to the OF
many acs Of rupeea lie repeated WIN IN, pns Of
rupees" a quiet voice on the Opposition benches
Mr. Curzon opened his mouth, stammered. grew
rcd and then said: Il really don't Know; ne
House laughed, and In that laugh he lost Ills
cause.
Lord and Lady Aberdeen signalized their depart
ure from Canada by circulating farewell literary
souvenir among the friends they had made curing
their residence at Ottawa. Ii consisted OF beau
tiful rcprint of the introduction that Lady Aberdeen
contributed 10 the Canadian summer annual, en-
titled "Our Lady Of the sunshine. the retort 10
Rudyard Kiplings "Our Lady Of the SHOWS" Then
on a loose sheet were the words "Goodby. the
autograph signatures Of Lord and Lady Aberdeen
and the date. November IL. 1873.
'The Newark Advertiser" says: THE Rev. DR..
Donald Sage Mackay, Of the North Reformed
Church. IS one Of the best called preachers In the
United States. less than eleven calls having been
extended TO him from various important churches
Dr. Nackay is a strong man. and that is the secret
OF this general desire to secure him as pastor
Newark Will regret TO lose preacher or ms IN,
teectua and moral force. although its puplts COIL
tain many able men"
Washington, Dec. 22.-Secretary Long has recov-
cred sufficiently from his cold to resume his duties
at the Navy Department Secretary Hay IS still
confined his home by order OF his physician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-23

the banking taxes. the taxes Of brokers ana
dealers. the taxes on express. railway ana teie
graph business, and will be urged with great
earnestness. The brewing interest has beeh
particularly anxious to secure vote Oh the re-
duction of the tax on beer, In order TO SNOW
the position of Senator's and Representatives
II needs not much experience in legislative n'a'-
ters TO realize that under such circumstances
any alteration of the tariff or revenue law a'
n short session, without any Nationai eher-
gcncy to make the effort necessary. ma! "
reckoned among the things which Will not oc,
cur. The time Of Congress at this session VIII
be crowded. In any case. even more 'hah u
should be by appropriation bills and other legs,
,ot,on which the war has made necessary and
which cannot be deferred with safe'y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-23
STOP IT.

Co.. - IN, statements recently put forth ID!
49,, IIoo,th p,,rd ms n body and by individual
Commissioners have not tended 10 GUILT l" p
lie confidence in its knowledge ana "'scie''u"
and its belatcd expressions OF regret 'ia' 'ho
snon.rs have followed its lead in reporting
and discussing the outbreak of grip are rather
absurd But the Board acts more creui'"''
than II talks. and 1t will escape serious cehS"ic
If II succeeds in causing well-considered precau
tons against the spread of disease 10 DC risi"'!
enforced The requirement. Tor eAahpie. '''''
,ronsnortation companies pay more attention to
the cleaning and disnfecting OF puphc co"'e!
oncos ,s entirely 10 the point. and we are gan
90 obcervo that the companies have promptly
s,cn,tod their desire TO cooperate to this extent
In promoting the general comfort ana safety.
Tbore is however, one detail TO which partic
,,,o- o,,option bos not been officially called. 1t
r. uo,l RI insist that surface and elevated rail-
,ooa oorc shoI no restored to a wholesome con-
diIon ,t freouent intervals but 1t would be still
ho,tor IN nrevent that part of the defilemeht
,,h,oh &C. most obyious and obnoxious. BY order
Of the Board Of Health there Is cohiihoh''
posted In public conveyances notice WHICH io'
hids shifting As we lately said. we are IN
c,ined 70 think that the prohibition mas cur
tailed that filthy practice to some extent. put II
So the Improvement has been voluntary. Inc
rcgulation is not enforced and we never hearu
Of n case In which It's violation evoked even
rcmonstrance from the conductor. IT Is tlhle
that the Health Board and the transportation
companies combined to make disopcdiehce
so,,ouS matter 10 offenders 1t has been rep
resented TO us that the prevalence of infiu-
ANN hos rccently increased the evil, and that
tho fact is certain TO be forced on the attention
Of the transportation companies In consequence
IF thor adoption of new measures to keep their
nronertv in n decent state Of cleanliness. fos-
sibly their own interests will suggest the al
Visibility of compelling their employees 10 en-
force the rule and we hope that may he one Oh
the first effects of concerted effort to protect
the public health. Evidently severer PUNISH
ment than knowledge Of the disgust they cause
Is needed TO restrain the filthy propensities or
men to whom all space is cuspdor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-23

are affiliated with the Cnrlist movement an"
there are too many men like Wcyler ana oeno'
Romero Robcdo. who cannot be suppressed '.n'
ordinary cOnspratOrs, and who are yer caP"o',
mt any moment OF playing the part OF "e"e''
Monk And then IT is TO be remembered '""''
by one OF the strangcst OF paradoxes' IL ~ tue
practical progressive. industrial part OF 'p"''
that Is in favor Of Don Carlos and the indo'eh''
medinyal part that Is the bulwark OF the Al
fonsist dynasty.
There Is, however, one most potent FACTOR III
the problem which Is commonly overlooked p"'
which is altogether likely In the ease OF IN hct
ua Carllst uprising. to play the decisive part
That Is the French Republic. We must not Tor
get that It's interest in the matter is direct ana
vital That Is not merely because Spain Is
Frances next neighbor. and therefore all her
dongs are of general interest to France. no;
lint Don Carlos has been n Prctcndcr 10 the
throne of France rs well as Of Spain. ana II nc
Is not that now. that Is merely because Of the
Papal intcrdict. lie is n conspicuous repre-
sentative of that Clcricalism which GamDct'a
denounced as the chief enemy Of France. ana OF
that family which Is most strenuously working
and intriguing for the overthrow OF the rcpuo-
lie There can be no doubt that his success ana
the establishment Of n CarlSt dynasty ut Ma
drid would make Spain the prime plotting
ground OF French Irctendcrs. and would cause
the French Republic more anxiety anu actual
menace ihnn IL has known since the day when
Chnmhord sacrificed throne for Il flag
Whit then? II Is no unhcard-of thing for one
Europcan nation To interfere in the affairs or
another and 10 come 10 the aid OF another
against "A revolutionary movement Francis jO-
srph Of Austria called IN the Russians to save
his kingdom for him. More than once, from
the time of Pedro and Henry of Trastanare
down, have other nations interfcrcd In the dy-
nastic affairs Of Spain. France has done so.
And II Is by no means impossible that she VIII
do so again. Indeed, in case of Carlst IN
surrcctlon 1t Is by no means improbable Inc
AlfonsIsts If hard pressed might ask her 10
do SO: I'm which case she would scarcely refuse.
If they did not. and yet were evidently getting
worstcd. she might in sclf-dcfence, ana uhih-
yitpd. march over the Pyrenees. Or, II the war
were prolonged, indcterminatc and marked WIN
borbarltics. she might do so on the ground ol
humanity. In any case. it is at Paris, at least
MS much as AT Madrid. and perhaps more mat
interest will centre in case of Carllst war III
Spain.