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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22
Victims Of La Grippe Are Esti=
mated In Eastern Cities,
Fen Thousand Cases Reported
in Louisville, Ky.
n"c uII ~sgEv SAN
BUSINESS AFFECTED.
Public institutions Hampered
at Columbus, Ohio.
In Milder Form Than 1t APP
peared in 1891.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 22.-It is esti=
mated by the health department today
that there are 10000 cases of grip in this
city. The rayages of the disease have
been so widespread that in many cases
business has been seriously impeded.
The public schools especially, have sui
fered, many of the teachers having been
obliged to abandon their duties owing
to sickness.
The state of the weather, which has
been wet and foggy for ten days past.
is given as the cause of the spread of
the nalady, by physicians. Grip this
year has not been so fatal as it was
during the famous epidemic of seven
years ago.
Columbus, O., Dec. 22-An epidemic
of grip has struck Columbus and it is
estimated that there are several thou
sand cases. Local physicians all report
the nalady prevalent in their practice,
though not in as serious form as the
epidemic of 1891. Public institutions
are severely affected.
ST. Louis, Mo, Dec. 22.-There are two
dozen cases of la grippe in the city hos
pital and about 100 cases in East ST.
Louis. The number of reported suspects
is daily increasing. So general have the
cases become that the physicians of the
city agree that an epidemic of grip is at
hand. No deaths have been reported
so far and the disease exists in COM
paratively mild form.
Cincinnati, O., Dec. 22.-The grip,
which seems to be prevalent in some
Ohio cities north of here has made its
appearance in Cincinnati in a very mild
form and to q comparatively limited
extent. Adults are rarely attacked The
disease shows a preference for male
children. 1t is not attended by the
usual sore throat, and the fever is SO
slight as to be barely noticeable. It
yields readily to simple treatment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

Altgeld is showing a disposition to
crowd Carter Harrison against the rail-
lng.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

It is expansion if you are in favor
OF it; but imperialism" if you are OPP
posed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22
Remember

Hoods SarsapariIla is
Americas Greatest Medicine
for the Blood and the
Best that Money Can Buy.
Hence take only Hoods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

Overcome evil with good. Overcome your
coI1ebs and colds with One Minute Cough
Cnre 1T is so good children cry for it.
# cures Group bronchitis, pneumonia
grippe and all throat and lung diseases.
GEO w Stansheld, W. H. Wilson, a J.
Arnold & Son, A J. Kane & Co.. Drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

CoIored shirts and waists Iaundered
SO that the colors will not fade. Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West
Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge Peerless Steam Laun-
dry. 112 and ia west Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22
NO KISSING AT DENVER.
Committee of Arrangements
Took Measures to Prevent 1t.

Denver. Col, Dec. 22.-At 8 O'clock yes
terday afternoon a reception was given at
the rotunda of the Brown Palace hotel at
tended by not less than 1900 people. There
was no kissing.
charge had decided that this feature Of
should be omitted here and the gallant Of
fcer heartily seconded the decision. Ar
engagements were made to prevent the
success Of any attempts by enthusiastic
damsels, but they were unnecessary
Though more than a thousand women
were present to greet HObsou, not one Of
fered to kiss him
At o'clock he delivered his lecture at
ed the Union Pacific train for San Fran
cisco.
When asked about recent newspaper
criticisms of his kissing experiences Lieu
tenant Hobson said:
"All have had to say about my trip is
that it was one grand triumph OF enthuSi-
asnl. Everywhere was greeted with
enthusiasm which only the American peo-
pect it. IN fact, my plans originally
were to go straight through to San Fran
cisco without stopping.
I'm regard to these criticisms Of my ac-
to take back. wish to say however.
that I desire to bear all the responsibility.
No one else must be blamed.
I recognized purely the patriotic en-
kissing them. Understand me. though.
1 do not wish that they be charged with
any wrong. Most of them were school
girls. They were in q frame of mind
motives. I saw and recognized their pa
triOtism purely and simply. just like any
other man in my position would have
done. That is all there is to it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

For diarrhoea dysentery, collie, chol-
era aux and all summer complaints,
nothing is so gentle, soothing and eff
fective as Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam-
# never fails to give relief and # taken
in time will effect a speedy cure Be
sure that you get "Beggs" the only
remedy with a national reputation. For
Gale nv all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

II you want to dos anything for
people, let it take the shape of money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22
REFLECTIONs oF "a RACHELoR

longer the recollection of a whipping
stays with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

It must be getting Old said a woman
today. "All the friends I go to see are
in trouble. I can remember when I
didn't have a friend who had a grief +,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-22

The better sense man has The
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Missouri a. q. II. w.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo Feb. 2O--The grand
lodge of the A. o. wv. closed its annual
session yesterday afternoon. Sedalia
was selected as the place for the next
meeting. The proposed per capita ex-
tension from 81 to 50 provoked the
fight of the day and when the vote was
finally taken the question carried.
The additional 81 per capita will go
largely toward the payment of local
solicitors Each lodge is allowed one
solicitor, who will receive So for every
new member secured. The grand
lodge will pay So and the local 81 of
the fee. The deputies were delighted
over this change in the laws, as it will
greatly tighten their work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
THE TRUTHFUL HUSBAND.
He wouIdn,t stoop to Lie About =
Hze.~yx BETTER


George" said Mrs. Wildwood, 81 am
going to ask you something, and / want
you 10 cross your heart and tell me the
truth
my darling" ne cried, catching her In
his arms, you know i never tell you any
thing but the truth. Why viii yo1 go on
mistFusting met"
Forgive me, dearest the beautiful WON
an said, eff ] have panied YOU 1 know
you always tell me the truth. You are
the dearest old fellow in the world. I'm
sorry for what 1 said, and you needn't cross
your heart if you don't want to- III believe
you without that"
After he had kissed her, she continued:
you know that letter to mother which
gave You last week-the one inviting her
to come here and visit uss''
Ies, he replied, gazing steadily into
her eyes.
well, she never received it. / thought
1T was queer she didn't answer, and so I
wrote again, and her reply came to-day.
George, mail-that letter."
Yes, darling, cross my heart
There, she exclaimed, throwing her
arms around his neck, and standing on
tlPtoe to kiss him, 81 knew you did, / be-
heye you when you look at me that way
and say yes l suppose it was lost in the
mails, some way You have made me so
happy, dear You don't know how mis-
cradle l have been ever since the horrible
thought that you might do such thing
No" George Wildwood said to himself
when he was alone, there's no use max
ing 1t necessary to lie about thing like
that, when one can neglect to put on a
stamp and still be able to tell the truth. -
Cleveland Leader.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
MUST PAY ALI DUES
Oklahcrna Supreme Court SustaIns - o. d.
w. In Rejecting q Death Claim.

Oklahcma Supreme Court Sustalns 3. o. d.
W. In Reiectins Death Claim.
GUTHRIE. Ok, Feb. 2O.-The supreme
court OF Oklahoma has decided the
case of the grand lodge of the a. o. u.
w. VS.. Mary Edmondson- The opinion
OF the lower court was sustained.
This case was. appealed from Payne
county by the grand lodge and iu-
volved the question of the right
of the lodge to reject the claim
for insurance when the assessment,
made just before death had not
been paid. Mr.. Edmondson Joined the
saltwater lodge. his initiation fee and
one months dues in advance being
paid The next assessment fell due on
the 2Sth of the month. Edmondson
died a few days later without having
paid the dues and the lodge rejected
the claim for insurance. The court
sustained this action.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
RIOTERS IN CONTROL

Gov. Brady, OF Alaska. WIZ BE Given Addf-
tional Aid to Suppress the LawleSs.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O--Secretary
Bliss is in receipt of a letter from Gov.
Brady. of Alaska, descriptive of the
1awless condition of affairs at Skaguay
and Dyea. 1t was referred to at the
cabinet meeting and was considered
sufficient justification by the members
for the immediate dispatch of the adj
ditiona1 military force already author
lied to be sent to Alaskan territory.
Gov. Brady said:
News from Skaguay by the steamboat now in
port is serious The United States deputy mar
shall has been shot dead in the discharge of his
duty. Another man killed at the same
time and at the same place Recently the
steamers have been carrying great lists of pas
SengerS- Many of these are gamblers, thugs
and lewd women from the worst quarters of the
cities on the coast They have taken in the
situation at Skaguay and Dyea and appear to
have combined to carry things with high
hand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

Ar Concord. n. c., short time ago
ground was broken for the first cotton
mill in the United States to be owned
and operated entirely by negroes. The
company was organized by colored
merchant at that place of the name of
Stoneman. who has been working for
two years securing subscriptions. He
claims to have over $50, 900 in hand and
nearly 100000 more pledged The
contracts have been let for the cree
ton of a building with the most APP
proved machinery. The white people
regard the result of the enterprise as
don btful, but Stoneman is confide:t OF
success
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
MEN CROWDED OUT
Marked Increase in Female Teachers in
Kansas in Ten Years.
sALOONKEEPERS BREWERY.
New York Hotel Men and liquor Dealers to
Cooperate in Making Beer-To Hyp-
nOtfze Incorrigible Ssirls-Kan-
sas Pacific Railroad.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 20-J W. Amis
assistant superintendent of public in
struction, has compiled some statistics
which show that the male teachers are
retiring from the work and their
places are being taken by women. In
1887 Kansas had 4,427 male and g. 023
female teachers In 1897 there were
4, 1913 male and I, 433 female teachers, a
decrease of 334 in the number of male
teachers during ten wears and an in
crease of lao in the number of female
teachers. The principal cause assigned
for the change is that men cannot
compete as well with women as school
teachers as they can in other lines.
Only one county, Sedgwicl1. shows as
many male teachers as female. 1t has
Ill of the former and So of the latter.
Sumner county has 10 male teachers
to 1877 female teachers.
Saloonkeepers' Brewery.
New YORK, Feb. 2O.-A committee
selected by stockholders of proposed
new brewery company has sent cir
cu1ar to hotel men and saioonkeepers
regarding a cooperative brewery.
The capital of the company, the circu-
lar says, is not to exceed $500, 600. and
any single subscription will be limited
to so shares, which will be SIS, 900. A
large block of stock has already been
subscribed for and ten per cent of it
has been paid in cash. No one except
saloonkeepers or hotellxeepers or deal
ers in malt liquor will be accepted as
a subscriber. and not less than five
shares, $500, can be subscribed for.
To Hypnotize IncorrigibIe Girls.
DENVER, Col, Feb. 20.-As a solution
of the difficulties at the state indus
trial school for girls, where there have
been of late numerous violent out
breaks among the inmates, it is pro-
posed to hypnotize the incorrigibles,
and while they are in that state sug-
gestions will be made which may in
huence them toward better lives.
Entire Line Sold for SS 100000.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 2O.-The final
step in the programme of the sale of
the Kansas Pacific railroad was taken
here when the entire line from Kansas
City to Denver was sold under the con-
solidated mortgage for IS, O00, 900. 1t
was bid in for the reorganization COM
Y,ittao
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
More Police trouble at Fort Scott.

FORT SCOTT. Kan, Feb. 2O.-Secre-
tary Osborn, of Gov. Leedy's fourth
police board for this city in the past
year. jumped over the traces at the
first meeting of the new board and
picked up his books and left the meet
ing, refusing to act with the other
members He insisted on consulting
Gov. Leedy about appointments, but
the other members refused to do so
and discharged every police employee
of the department preparatory to a
complete reorganization.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

ETA MICHAELsoN, pretty and well.
educated girl living at Cleveland, O.,
says she has discovered the secret of
perpetual life. when announce this, -
she said. IL realize that the whole world
will laugh at me. 1 cannot help that.
1 cannot disclose my secret unless ten
men meet to hear what 1 have to saw.
want them to thoroughly investigate
what tell them" The girls mental
condition is said to be all right and
her request to meet ten men to whom
she will reveal her secret will un-
doubtedly be granted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
BURGLARS IN A BANK.
Take Small Change and Overlook Tho
sands of DOliara.

Take Small Change and Overlook Thou
sands of Dollars
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,. Feb. 2O.-Burg1ars
last night made an attempt to loot the
bank of Morse & Son. at Clifford, a
small town II miles northwest of this
city. They stole tools from a rail-
road section house, breaking
the combination on the vault
and using nitro-glycerine on the
strong box with success, but were
frightened away before they could col
lect their plumber. They took only
800 change in a money bag and left
several thousand dollars in the inner
compartment of the box.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Letter Denies He is Selling Wheat.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-Joseph Letter
makes emphatic denial that he dis
posed of 5000, 600 bushels of his May
holdings of wheat during Thursdays
excited trading. He was credited
with making a profit of $500, 200. He
says: Il not only did not sell a bushel
of wheat Thursday, but bought wheat.
The current prices are only the begin
ming of a range from S1.25 to S1.5O per
bushel. That is what propose to sell
nv wheat at
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
INTERNATIoN BRorHERHooD.
New Cult Organized with Mrs. Tingley &c
Supreme Head.

new CuiE organized with Mrs. Ttngley
Supreme Head.
CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-The Theosophical
Society of America, which met in an
nual convention in this city yesterday,
celebrated the close of the Kali Yuge
(Which. according to the Asiatic phi1os-
ophy followed by the Theosophists,
was the fourth cycle of 5000 years
each of human progress) by complete
change of government. Autonomy
was overthrow and an autocracy was
esta bliShed, with Mrs. Katharine A.
Ting1ey as the spiritual head. Theos-
ophy, as a name, was given subor-
dinate place and the international
brotherhood league was the new title
with which the movement was chris
tened. An active crusade will be in
augurated for the purpose of interest
ing the common people in the cult
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

GEN. WILLIAM BOOTH, the head of the
Salvation army. said recently at Gin
cinnati: 1.-THE Cuban butchery should
stop. 1t should stop, if need be, by
the Intervention of the United States.
England is not jealous of America.
The individual Englishman would see
young America prosper in peace. 1 do
not think that the fur of the British
lion would rise should Uncle Sam fight
the dons. The Cuban war should stop
at any cost--and that is admitting a
great deal for as conservative an Eng
liShman as / am"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

A MOVEMENT has been set afoot to
erect a monument to Gen. Lafayette.
President Mckinley and Assistant Sec
Rotary Day have shown much interest
in the matter, which has been brought
officially to the attention of congress
through resolutions offered in both
houses, which make provision for a
commission to supervise the collection
of a fund among all the schools of the
United States for the purpose of erect
ing a monument to Gen. LAFAYETTE in
Paris-the same to be presented to the
government of France and unveiled
and dedicated on the Fourth of July,
1900
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

THE government has been collecting
information as to the strength of the
militia in the United States and also
the number of men who would be
available for service in case of an emer-
gency. The returns from the states
are interesting in view of the pros
pect of trouble with Spain. The total
militia force of the United States and
the territories, shown by the re-
turns, is ia. 1862, and the total mum Der
of men available for military service
is 10, 30i, 339.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

c. c.. HALL, chemist for the Union
Steel company at Alexandria, Ind. has
just applied for patents upon pro-
cess whereby he is enabled to make
the softest, whitest wool. from the
hintiest, toughest, limestone, which is
used in skyscrapers in all large cities,
in fact, in all lines where there is a
demand for stone. A firm in Boston,
one of the best-known wool weavers
in the country, is making experiments
in converting the wool he manufac-
lures into clothing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Grew Went Down with the Rar<e.

Boston, Feb. 20.-Four men, COM
prising the crew of the barge Ex-
celsior. which foundered on Handker-
chief shoal, off Cape Cod. were lost 1t
was thought that the men were taken
off by the tug Carbonero. which had
the barge in tow. but upon the arrival
OF the tug here it was announced
that they had not been saved. The
Excelsior with her cargo was valued
at about S33, GOO.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Appointed Penitentiary Chaplain.

LEAvENwoRTH. Kan, Feb. 2O.-A
telegram was received by Rev. j. f.
Leavett, pastor of the Baptist church
here, from Attorney General Griggs,
informing him that he had been Sc
lected to be chaplain for the United
States penitentiary at Fort Leaven-
worth. Many preachers were after the
place. Senators Baker, of Kansas, and
Mason, of Illinois, secured the APP
pointment for Rev. Mr.. Leavett.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
News for the wheelmea.

The League of American Wheelmen num-
bers nearly 1000 below the 900 mark
within the last few weeks. In spite of this
startling diminution, the maximum of
health may be attained by those who use
the comforting and thorough tonic, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which promotes di-
gestion, healthy flow of bile, regularity of
the bowels, and counteracts kidney trouble
1t is, moreover, remedy for and preventive
of malaria and rheumatism.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Boies to Run Against Henderson.

WATERLOO, Ia. Feb. 2O.-Former
Gov. Horace Boies will be pitted
against David b. Henderson by the
democrats of this, the Third, congress
sional district as their candidate for
congressman next fall. Mr.. Boies has
consented to allow the use of his name.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
suffers to Save a woman.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2O.-Oswald Miner, of
Pittsburgh. came TO Chicago and had
several pieces of skin removed from
his arm by surgeons in the hope of
saving the life of his sister-in-lav
Mrs Leur Richards The woman was
burned by the explosion of a gasoline
stove five months ago, and twice be-
fore the grating operation was tried
without Su cceSS.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Governments DeDosItory at sedalia-

SEDALIA, Mo-, Feb. 2O.-Acting Post
master John w. Hartshorn was yester-
day appraised by Postmaster General
Gary that the Sedalia post Office had
been selected as a government deposi-
tory for something like so post offices
in this section of Missouri, and begin
ming at once the surplus funds of these
several offices will be sent here instead
of to Washington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

THOUGH the wnooplng cough DaclIIus
has hitherto eluded the grasp of the
bacteriologist, it has finally been cap
tured by DR.. Henry Koplik, of New
York, whose discovery has just been
confirmed by DIR. Ozapelewski, a Ger
man expert. This microscopic bug has
done as much to worry mothers as any
other bacilli.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

FEW persons have an idea of the
enormous quantities of cigars and
cigarettes made in New York city.
During the month of January just
passed the internal revenue returns
show that there were manufactured
46. $50, 240 cigars, 1s,O5O,53O all-tobacco
cigarettes and 5,94S $50 paper covered
cigarettes. This is outside of the
smoking and chewing tobacco prepared
for market in New York.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24

CLINTON, Ia. Feb 20-Mrs. Ernes-
tine Betoch, who was convicted of
poisoning her first husband, Charles
Seihusen, was sentenced to life i'm
prisonment. Mrs. Betoch confessed.
duplicating her present husband, now
on trial. The confession cannot be
used against him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
Chickasaw LegisIature Adfourns.

ARDMoBE, L T.. Feb. 2o.-The special
session of the Chickasaw legislature
has adjourned a bill was passed pro-
viding for two delegates to go to
Washington in the interest of the
Chickasaws- Ex-Gov. Byrd and Homes
Colbert were the delegates selected.
The former favors allotment under the
terms of the Atoka treaty, while the
latter is opposed to the measure
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
MIsCELLANEoU.

THE post office department at Wash
ington has been informed that after
March 1 samples of liquids, greases,
powders and glass will be admitted to
the mails of Great Britain.
THE business failures in the United
States for the week ended the 18th
were 269. according to Bradstreet's
commercial report. against s25 for the
corresponding week OF last year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-02-24
MRS. STEVENS IN CHARGE.
She VIII Temporarily Manage National W.
C. T. U.-Miss Wizards Funeral Arrange

CHICAGO, Feb. 2O.-Miss L. NJ n.
Stevens, national vice president of the
w. C. T. u, will carry on Miss Will
lard's work for the present and no
election will take place until the next
regular convention. Mrs. Stevens and
Miss Wizards secretary, Anna Cor
don. with other national officers, will
accompany the remains to Chicago
There the body will lie in state for a
day in the Woman's Temple building
before being taken to Evanston.
Formal services over the remains will
in held in New York Sunday The
body will then be sent to Chicago.
On Thursday final services will be held
from the First Methodist church at
Evanston, with which Miss Willard
was connected