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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
ICE HIGH, MERCURY LOW
People Still Coming Down the
Yukon Despite Arctic Winter.

Seattle, Jan. 3.-The KIondikers that
have arrived on the steamer Corona
from Skaguay and Dyea, say the
weather is extremely cold, the Their
mometer ranging so to 20 degrees below
zero. The ice along the river is piled
up as high as fifteen feet and only the
best dog teams can get over it. A
party of mounted police with sixteen
horses and 10000 tons of provision were
met at Bennett lake on the way down
to Big Salmon, where Major Walsh is
awaiting them.
People are pouring into Skaguay and
Dyea on every steamer. Hotels and
lodging houses are taxed to their full
lest capacity.
The trails across the mountains are
not in good condition at present owing
to raw and warm weather on the coast
and deep SHOWS on the summit.
DR.. Van Zandt, of Peoria, Ill, and
party of eight, who came down on the
Corona, are said to have $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
The Meeting to Continue a
Week in This City.
COMPLICATIONS
With the Officials of the Rail-
roads Are Expected.
Members Present From Over
Kansas and New Mexico.

The general grievance committee of
the Order of Railway Conductors will
begin their annual session in this city
today.
The meeting will probably extend
over a week, as the conductors find
themselves confronted with large
amount of business.
There is no business on hands which
will produce any complications The
conductors and the officials have an
nual conferences with reference to
matters of Importance in which all are
interested.
]. c. Ramsey of Girard will preside
over the meetings until the close, when
a chairman will be elected The con-
ductors present are as follows;
John c. Ramsey, Girard.
G. E. Carroll, Chanute.
T. A. Griffin, Emporia.
John G. King, Ration, N NJ.
A. R. Glazier, Newton
ThOs. Quirk, Arkansas City
r. H McElWain, Dodge City.
James Corners, Albuquerque.
Charles Oder, Las Vegas.
w. Simpson, Argentine.
z. E. DeMoss, Emporia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
o. R. c. BALL.
Wichita Division First Annual Ball g
Pronounced Success.

Wichita Division First Annual Ball q
Pronounced Success.
Wichita, Jan. 3.-The Wichita divis-
ion of the Order of Railway Conduct
ors' first annual ball at Garfield hall
Friday night was a pronounced social
success. Nearly so couples were pres
ent and the floor of Garfield hail was
comfortably filled throughout the pro-
gram of eighteen dances that was car
ried out
Blume's full orchestra furnished the
music.
The hall decorations were elaborate
and appropriate. Banks of palms and
pOtted plants on the stage almost hid
the musicians from sight and red, green
and white, the orders embiematc col
Ors, were everywhere. Conductors
lanterns in the colors of the order hung
from the halls central chandelier and
evergreen wreaths forming o. R. c.,
the initial letters of the orders name
were prominent. There was a hand
some embossed program of dances. \
reception committee composed of
Messrs- J. H. Towne, Fred Stems, E.
Davis, J. T. Crosby, Steve Hubbard,
Frank Kelly, S. T. Hayden. D. B. Nor
an and John Henderson and a floor
committee in which were 6. W. Beal.
r. H. Reavers, H. A. Atkinson and Lee
On were in charge during the evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
rRAINMEN LAID OFF.
Stacking UP of Business Reduces the
Number of Conductors and
Brakemen

Owing to the falling off of the freight
business since the holidays. three way
cars have been taken out of service on
the cutoff and II brakemen have been
laid off and four conductors have been
set back to brakemen- The following
are the conductors who have been set
back: NJ. b Smith. c. Z. Nicholson,
w. A Lien and c. W. Hunter
This is not unexpected, as the bust
ness always takes a sudden tumble
after the holiday rush and although II
men have been laid off altogether, still
the business is better than it was a
year ago.
Last fall 40 brakemen were employed
in addition to the regular crews ard
there are still % of these extra brake
men in service. At present it does not
look if there would be as small a
number of men in service any time this
winter as there was a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
ALLPARIS AGOG.
Wondering Crowds Flock to See the
Cars New Bath Tub.

Paris, Jan. 3-Parisians have been wor-
Shipping at a new shrine. They have been
accorded the delightful privilege of look
ing upon a bathtub, not the ordinary pie
bian zinc affair, or the improvised con-
Germ which does service on other occasions
in the laundry, but tub in which roy
atty will disport itself the enc in which
the Car of Russia will perform his alb
lutions while travelling.
This marvel, which has set all Paris
TO chattering, is the cars New Years
present to himself. It is copper on the
outside and lined with pure silver. and is
destined for use on the imperial railway
train.
It has been hanging in the window of
one of the prominent shops on the Boule-
ward des Capucines for several days, and
the gaping crowds have blocked t}ze streets
and impeded travel. Many of those who
have Travelled out of their way to see this
wonder have heretofore labored under the
impression that a Russian never INDUCED
in a bath.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE
Which was the First to Come Out for
Leedy.

Conner Davies, editor of the Concordia
Kansan disputes the claim of the Larned
TiIler and Toiler that it was the first to
come out for the reelection of Cover
nor Leedy. Mr.. Davies says: The
Kansan is not coming out for Leedy-
it is now out and has been out for him
all the time. Suppose he may have
made an occasional mistake in his ap-
pointments-w which we do not now con-
Cede-the man is an upright cOur-
ageous officer. His heart is in the right
place. He stands without hitching. He
does the things he honestly believes
ought to be done and if he has made
mistakes they are of the head and not
the heart. VIII he be nominated? of
course he will and the signs of the time;
now point to his sure re-eIection."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
NOT A UNION SCHEME.
The Proposed Barber Law is Favored
by All, Says President Hypes.

Discussing the effort of the BARRIERS
to secure the passage Of a law at the
next session of the legislature, G. 3.
HypeS, president of the BARRIERS I'm
ion in Topeka, says:
1T is q general movement in which
all the BARRIERS of Kansas are interested
and it does not in any way involve a
contest between the union and non
union BARRIERS, or between bosses and
journeymen. They are all alike in
favor of it.
I have submitted a plan to the bar
bers of the state looking toward organ
izatiOn to secure the passage of such
q bill. If any barber offers a better
plan, we shall, of course, adopt that.
The purpose of the bill is not to drive
out non-uniOn BARRIERS; they are as
much in favor of it as we are. 1t is in
tended to do away with the filthy bar
bers schools, which spread disease and
make INSCRIPTIONS men rich at the
expense of honest workers. 1t will be
of great benefit to the public at large
ITO say that it is to drive out the
nOn-union and unskilled barber is I'M
fair to the members of the labor I'M
ions of the country, because the pur-
pose of unions is to uplift the working
man and to make him a better and
of the rights of no other class of citi-
zens.
LAS far as the examination is con-
cerned it does not affect any BARRIERS
at present working, but is intended to
regulate the apprenticeship system in
future so that the public may know
that the barber is q competent work
man. To bring it about is the object of
the bill, and it is not a union scheme
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
AN ICY BATH.

sTProf" ]. Donaldson Takes a Five
Minute Plunge in the Icy Surf
New York, Jan. BIN view of some 200
blue-nosed and shivering men and wo-
men who felt the cold acuteIy in spite of
their overcoats and chest-protectors, Prof.
J. Donaldson, dressed in an ordinary
bathing suit, dived into the icy surf at
Bath beach Sunday afternoon.
He stayed in the water five minutes, and
when he left. it he seemed to have en-
joyed his swim as thoroughly as if it had
been the warmest day of the summer
Really, it was a little chilly" was the
only remark he made when he had return
ed to terra firm and was endeavOring to
get his wet arms into the sleeves of his
overcoat.
A swimming contest with the professor
had been announced, but his opponent did
not appear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
THOSE CHIMING WHISTLES.
Santa Fe Equips Its LooomotivesWith
New Whistles.

Engineer Amos Beeler is elated over the
adoption of the new chime whistle that
will be used on Santa Fe engines here
after BeeIer likes to pull the lever and
hear the tuneful warning Of the new
whistle When he takes out a new engine,
or one that is repaired he tries the new
whistle from the bottom to the top of the
scale.
The whistles that have been in use have
been of two kinds, heavy and shril. The
heavy whistles cannot always be distin-
guished from the roar of the train and
the shriH whistle is not pleasant to the
ears of the engineers, fireman and pas
sengers. The new chime whistle takes
it's name from the fact that the whistle
is divided into three parts. each part hav-
ing a different tone and thus making 4
chime" which is more pleasant to hear
than the old whistle and can also be heard
just as far.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
SICK IN HIS CAR.
S. H. H. CIark's Odd Sick Chamber On
a Texas Ranch.

st. Louis, Jan. 3.-According to tele-
grams received here by members OF his
family, S. H. H. Clark, receiver of the
Union Pacific company, is improving in
health.
Two weeks ago Mr.. Clark went south
because of illness. and is at present liv-
ing in his private car at Millet's ranch.
about so miles from San Antonio. The
weather has been very bad since Mr..
CIark's arrival in Texas, and he has
been prevented from going about much.
This has given rise to the runlOr that
his condition is serious, but such re
ports are denied by his relatives in
St Louis. who receive kilograms daily.
Mr.. Clark will soon be Joined by his
wife and son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
DURRANT'S FATE.
Last Efforts to Postpone it are
Made But Seem FruitleSs.

San Francisco, Jan.3.-Theodore Dur
rants attorneys will again seek to OBJ
tain the aid of the federal courts and
will ask Judge Morrow for a writ of
habeas corpus.
While this legal contest is being con-
Quoted another appeal to Governor
Budd will be perfected in the hope that
he will be induced to grant Durrant a
reprieve until all the legal points at
issue have been fully determined. In
case all efforts to save Durrant fail,
which is expected, his father will be
at the foot of the gallOws to hear his
sons last words and to witness his
death.
Mrs. Durrant will be with her son
until half an hour before the end She
will not witness the closing scene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
FOR AN EXTRA SESSION.
Gov. Taylor Issues a Call at the Re
quest of the City of Memphis.

Nashville. Tenn. Jan. Gov. Robert
L. Taylor has issued a call for an ex-
ira session of the legislature, acting on
the request of the city of Memphis,
which requires that the city's limits be
extended and the new suburban dis
tricts be put in a sanitary condition
proof against yellow fever. An extra
session of the legislature will bring up
the election of a United States senator
to fill the unexpired term of the late
Senator Harris. This fact put politics
into the matter and Senator Thomas
b Turley and Congressman Benton Nc
Millin are engaged in a very active
campaign for the senatOrShip
But still another and more exciting
feature has entered into the call for the
extra session. 1t provides for the pas
sage of laws back-taxing railroads tel
egraph and telephone companies, for
imposing a privilege tax on such cor
porations and to prohibit injunctions
against the collection of such taxes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
JOKE ON FRED HARVEY.
Thought He was Through With His
Annual

Fred Harvey, the railroad dining
house magnate, was going home to
LeavenwOrthh Friday from Kansas
City to spend New Years with his
family.
When the conductor asked for his
fare, he flashed his annual little pass
and was allowed to ride as becomes a
man actively associated with large rail-
road interests.
East LeavenwOrth. Mr.. Harvey board
ed the plug" for LeavenwOrth. and no
sooner had he seated himself in the
train than, looking at the pass which
he had retained in his hand, he remark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
MoRGAN's LONDON HOUSE.
Mr.. Morgan, Jr., Not to be the Perma-
nent Representative

New York. Jan. st may be an
nounced positively that j. Pierpont
Morgan. Jr.. is not to take permanently
the place of Waiter Burns. who died
recently in London and who was the
partner in the London firm of J. S
Morgan & Co
Mr.. Morgan will accompany his faith
er to Europe Mr.. Morgan, Jr., will re-
main in the British metropolis for sew
eral months to familarize himself
with the financial situation there An
other partner may take charge of the
London house at 10 distant date and
Mr.. Morgan, Jr., viii then resume his
duties in New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
FIGHT ON FRED PAGAN.
It is Charged That He is Not Citi-
zen of Kansas.

The appointment of Fred Pagan TO the
position of deputy revenue collector at
kansas City. kan. by Mike Sutton, has
occasioned a great deal of adverse crfti-
cisrn. and it is understood that number
of the leading Republicans viii endeav0C
to have the appointment revoked.
Owing to the rapidly increasing federal
business It became necessary to create q
new deputyship. When the Republicans
learned that a deputy was to be named
for that city they decided to indorse tbs
candidacy of John Davidson He was
backed by most OF the leading Republi-
cans and all of the old soldiers. It IS
claimed that Mr. Pagan has not lived il
the city long enough to become a voter
and that he had lived in Kansas City. No
until about two months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
BRYAN FOR CONGRESS.
Followers of the Silver States
man Want Him to Run.

ST. Louis, Mo. Jan. IA special to the
Republic from Lincoln, Neb.. says: Po-
Htical friends of Mr.. Bryan have arrang-
ed a little surprise for him on his return
tomorrow in the shape of the proffer Of
the fusion nomination for congress from
this (the FirsD district. Some believe he
will accept; others say that he still conf
IDENTIFY expects to be the Democratic
standard bearer in 1900. This district has
been represented by a Republican since
Mr.. Bryan retired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
GAGE LIKES 1T.
The Report of the Monetary Commis-
sion Commented On.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Spealzing today
of the report of the monetary commits
sion for the reform of the currency,
Secretary Gage said: 'I have read the
report with great interest and much
profit. Avoiding abstract terms, it pro-
ceeds in plain, comprehensive language
to point out the sources of our present
financial weakness and the remedies
proposed are so clearly set forth that
all may understand. The reform
measures recommended I regard as
well adapted to cure the ills from which
we suffer and which threaten our fu-
ture. I sincerely hope it will bear fruit
in legislative action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
win Pull Big Freight Trains.

Denver, Jan. 1.-Two of the five 10
comOtives recently ordered by Receiver
& Gulf road. arrived yesterday from
the Baldwin locomotive works. They
are immense machines built for heavy
freight hauling. They are of the con-
sOlidatiOn type, having four drivers on
each side and each one weighs 100000
pounds Such an engine will easily haul
% loads over the steepest grades on
the Gulf system, and on level track
there is almost no limit TO its hauling
capacity. The cost of each locomotive
was q hout Sln-00l-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
CoNpUcToR HURT.
n. H Bankhead Steps OFF a Bridge in
the Dark

Conductor H. H. Bankhead was pain
fully injured this morning about four
o'clock while taking check of his train
in the AtchiSOn yards.
1t was quite dark and Banl1head did
not notice where he was walking, ard
stepped off a bridge and fell to the
ground a distance of % feet. He alight-
ed on his feet, but was badly shaken
up. He was brought to Topeka on the
first train and taken to the hospital.
Although he suffered considerable pain
in his spine, it is not thought that he
has sustained any serious injury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

The requirements of medicine is to
This brings US to the question of a rem
edy, and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment is the only remedy for blind,
bleeding or protruding Piles that is en-
dorsed by physicians. Cures the most
obstinate cases. SOC. Geo. w. STAINS
field, 632 Kansas avenue, and Mller's
Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Popeka
avenues.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
CHIsELED HIS THUMB.
Conductor Pritchard Injured While
Trying to Put Out Fire.

Conductor E. E. Hay is making Con-
ductor Pritchard's run on the Emporia
branch. Conductor Pritchard having
met with a slight accident while put
ting out the recent fire at his residence
in EmpOria.
1t is said the fire originated between
the two floors and Mr. Pritchard was
trying to cut a hole through the floor
with a chisel to get at the fire with
hose, but not being familiar with the
workings of a chisel, instead of cut
ting the floor, he almost chiseled his
thumb off.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
MADE a new RECoRp.
Fast Time of Engineer Tally Between
Florenee and Newton.

Engineer John Tally and Fireman
Robert Rollo hold the record between
Florence and Newton. Last week when
they pulled out of Florence they We're
Is minutes late, and unlucky as the
start was, they pulled into Newton on
time. The run is p miles and the run
ming time on the time card is 50 min
utes.. They made it in % minutes fiat
Both are now waiting to see if any one
can beat that record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
SHOCK IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Houses Shaken, Windows Ratified and
SIeepers Awakened.

Exeter, N H, Jan. 3.-Vibrations OF
the earth, following a Ions noise as il
Of a great explosion Ions way on,
awolxe the inhabitants of this town at
o'clock yesterday morning. The
noise was two or three seconds long,
and the trembling of the ground much
longer. Houses were shaken, win
doTVs ratified and much cOmmotiOn in
doors was caused, sufficient in most
cases to awaken the soundest sleepers.
Similar reports came from other towns
above hare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
WEATHER FOR DECEMBER.
Chancellor Snow Sends Out His
Monthly Report

Monthly Report.
Lawrenes Jan. s.-Chancellor Snow has
prepared his weather report for Deem
Der. In part he says:
The mean temperature of the past
month was several degrees below the De
cember average. There were nineteen days
on which the mean temperature was be-
low the freezing point. The rainfall, in
Guiding melted snow, was much below the
average, thus adding to the large def
cheney for the year, and making this the
ninth consecutive month with deficient
rainfall. The mean cloudiness and the
relative humidity were considerably above
the December averages; the run of wind
was less than usual; the mean barometer
was normal The first snowfall of the
season occurred on the End, twenty-one
days later than the average date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03
Midland Reduces Working Hours.

Colorado Springs, Jan. 9.-The Colo
RADIO Midland railway has posted a no
tice in its shops at Colorado City, that,
beginning Immediately and for an in
definite period, the men would be al
lowed to work only 40 hours per week.
Work will be started later in the morn
fngs and suspended entirely Saturday
a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

ed that this will be outlawed tomor-
row and I don't need it any more
With this remark he tore the annual
passport to free passage on the Bur
lington system in pieces and tossed the
scraps on the fOOF-------is
Just then the conductor touched him
on the shoulder and asked for his fare
from East LeaxenWOrth to Leaven-
worth Mr.. Harvey had not counted
on having to show his pass again dur
ing 1897.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

door of the roundhouse. The door blew
open, knocking the ladder out from I'M
der him. He fell to the ground, break
ing his right wrist He is in the Santa
F'e hospital for treatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

Don't Tobacco spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full OF life ne.ve and vissor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder worker that makes weak mon
strong. All druggists, zoe or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment
gives instant relief. Tt aIlays infam-
nation and heals. It is prompt in its
action and positive in its effect Il Is
the kind that cures without pain OF
discomfort. It is for piles only Soc
Tubes, 75c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

Every household should have Ayers
Cherry Pectoral as well as Ayers AL
nanac.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

A stimulant is often needed to nour-
ish and strengthen the roots and to
keep the hair a natural color. Halls
Hair Remover is the best tonic for the
hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

Receiver National Bank of Illinois.
Washington, Jan. 3.-Mr. John Nc
Nulta has been appointed receiver of
the National Bank of Illinois in place
of John c. Kern. resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-03

The number of lives saved by the use
Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral is past com
putatiOn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-10

BERLIN. Sept. &--A painful scandal has
arisen in ore OF the regiments Of the ORA
goon guards. where the officers have been
playing baccaras for high stakes OF late.
Prince Albert Of Saxe-Conurg lost $500
and Lieut. Goerz his entire fortune al enc
sitting. A quarrel arose between the latter
and another officer. which led 10 chal-
ienge. The colonel OF the regiment report
ed the matter to che emperor. Angered by
the disregard Of his prohibition OF gam
bling, Emperor William summoned Prince
Albert 10 his presence and ordered him 10
take leace of absence until September 90
The other two officers were cashiered
A good deal OF comment has been caused
by the fact that Lieut.. Won Bruzwitz. who
was sentenced 10 three years and twenty
days Imprisonment for a dueling affair
shortly after ne tad achieved notersty
by running laboring man through with
his sword for accidentally knocking against
the fsuteHant's chair in a cafe. has been
liberated a year before the expiration OF
the term