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fresh confectioneries at G. w. Ferrell's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
CANADA'S GREED.
Wants to Monopolize the Rlondike
Trade.

Ottawa, Ont, March 8.-The passage
of the Frye bill in the United States
senate was the subject of a heated de-
bate in the Canadian commons, atten-
ton having been called to section Is of
that bill.
Sir Charles Upper arose and asked
if the government, in the face of the
extraordinary proceedings at Washing
ton, intended to proceed with the Yu-
kon railway proposals. He then. with
well simulated Indignation and in the
strongest terms, dwelt upon the actions
of the senate, which he characterized
as unbearably aggressive. He declared
that neither the Canadian parliament
nor people would tolerate the dictator
ial attitude assumed.
The premier claimed that by the
treaty of Washington free navigation
of the Stickeen was assured to Canada,
and any law passed by the American
government which would render nuga-
tory the substance or intent of that
treaty was ultra-vires and would be
so held in the United States courts. He
stated that if the difficulties at Wrangle
became insurmountable the govern
ment would construct a railway from
an ocean port in British Columbia to
connect with the Stickeen route. The
trade at Klondike belonged to Canada,
and he proposes to keep and maintain
it for Canadians, but if the suggestions
of Mr. Upper were adopted, that trade
would be given over to Pacific coast
cities of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
A TRIPLE LYNCHlNG.
Three Outlaws Disposed of in
Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 9-A special
to the Sun-Leader from Rock Springs
says Valentine Hoy's friends have cap
tured and lynched three of the muir
derers of Hoy. The men lynched are T.
]. Johnson, a man named Bemerst and
a third man whose name can not be
learned.
Some days ago Johnson, who was a
cowboy employed on Hoy's ranch near
Rock Springs, shot and killed a boy
named Willie Strong for a trivial prov
Ocation. He escaped and joined some
of Butch Cassady'S outlaws. Hoy
Joined a Sheriff's posse which went in
pursuit. The posse came upon Johnson
and two others in IaDOe canyon, when
a fight occurred in which Hoy was kill
ed. The outlaws were however sur
rounded in the canyon and finally cap
tured and lynched. Details of the af-
fair are meagre.
The killing of Hoy, who was a promi-
nent man has stirred up the authorities
of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah and it
is now proposed to send the combined
military of the three states, if neceS-
sary against the Cassidy gang which
occupies an almost impregnable fortress
known as Robbers ROost'' near YER
nal, Utah.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
GYPSY QUEEN MOVES.
Pitches Her Tent in the Woods
Near the Reform School.

Molly Fryer tachovitch, her hus-
band, Louis Stachovitch, Gustave
Stachovitch and his wife have broken
their Gypsy camp at Curtis and Jack
son streets in North Topeka and made
a new camp half mile south of the
Reform school near the Rock Island
railroad.
They are making preparations for the
coronation of the queen-elect of the
Gypsies which is set for May %.
A report was published in several
northeastern Kansas papers that the
queen-elect, Molly Fryer-Stachovitc
had eloped with a Gypsy from another
camp, but this is false as they are now
al their camp near the Reform school.
There are Gypsies camped at different
points north of the city who came to
attend the coronation. Some time ago
several so-called "Gypsies'' were arrest
ed at Wathena on the charge of steal
ing goods from a store there. Who
they were is not known, except that it
was not any of the Stachovitch tribe,
who say they do not believe they are
Gypsies at all, but just common ''mov-
ers.'
1t is probable that the coronation will
be held in an open field somewhere near
the camp. There will be a week of fes-
tiVitieS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
THE SECRET OUT.
France is Jealous of the United
States.

London, March 8.-The Paris cores
pendent of the Daily Mail comments
upon the fact that the bourse yesterday
for the first time was seriously affected
by the situation of Spain and the Uni
ted States and the Spanish stocks fell
heavily.
French sympathies,'' says the Daily
Nails correspondent, ARE undoubtedly
with Spain. Furthermore, France de-
sires to see a check put upon the grow
ing political and commercial Importance
of the United States
London, March 8.-The Times editor
tally says this morning:
IF Spain is placed in an awkward DO
sition respecting the Lee incident she
must thank the indiscretion of her for
eign office. She can not blame Presi-
dent Mckinley. Mr.. Cannon's bill can
hardly be explained by the Lee Incl
dent. 1t is probably due to the rumors
that Spain is purchasing war vessels.
I'VE do not believe that Spain desires
war, but if she does this evidence of
Americas alertness offers a most eff
fectual check. President Mckinley ap-
pears to be adhering Loyalty to the pol
icy of hrmness, caution and pacific cir
cumspectiOn he has hitherto pursued
No doubt he has the support of the So
Der and conscientious mass of the
American people, but he has had to face
outbursts of popular clamor that a
weaker man might have mistaken for
the voice of the country.
The completely of the Spanish gov
eminent in the Maine disaster is a nv
pOthesis too mOnstrOus and irrational to
be entertained; and, except that, there
is nothing impossible of arrangement
between Spain and America, while the
nature of Cuba's disorders can but
inspire thoughtful Americans with a
serious doubt as to the wisdom of an
nexatiOn."
The Daily News in its editorial on the
Cuban situation says:
I'VE can not doubt as to the ultimate
issue of a war between the United
States and Spain; but America might
have a bad quarter of an hour before
victory. European alliances against
United States may be left out of the
question despite the talk of Spain's
friends. The attitude of the Spanish
American republics, however may give
the Americans pause. The one thing
needful, so far as England is concerned,
is that those who have so often mis-
managed our relations with the United
States should not repeat their historical
mistakes.
1T may be taken for granted. that
America wants nothing from US but
it, she will come out on the right side
But the United States would never for
get any momentary failure on our part
to de prompt justice, on the detestabIe
doctrine that Americas difficulty is
Great Britain'S opportunity
THAT doctrine is sure to be preached
in its own bad time by some of our lin
goes, but we must take care that they
do not speak for the nation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is Intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
and Influenza. It has become famous
for its cures of these diseases, over
large part of the civilized world. The
most f1attering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of it's good
works; of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured; of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sooth-
ing effects, and of the dangerous at
tacks of Group it has cured, often saw
ing the life of the child. The extensive
use of it for whooping cough has shown
that it robs that disease of all danger
Gus consequences. 1t is especially priz-
ed by mothers for their children, as it
never fails to effect a speedy cure, and
because they have found that there is
not the least danger in giving it, even
to babies, as it contains nothing injur-
ious. Sold by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
WHITE HOUSE THIEF.
President McKinley's FoOtman
Scared Without Reason.

Washington, D. C., March 8.-Pres-
ident McKinley's foOtman was
badly frightened at an early hour this
morning by some one trying the win
dow of his sleeping apartment, which
is in the basement of the executive
mansion.
He appreciates the health giving pro-
perties on fresh air and sleeps with his
windows open. AT first he did not know
whether he had to deal with burglar
with an imitator of Charles Martin,
the late Senator VanceS SOn-in-law,
who upon more than one occasion filed
his skin with more firewater than it
could conveniently stand, then proceed
ed to pelt the executive mansion with
stones, and was locked up for his pains.
Fortunately for the footman, it was
neither. The police sergeant in charge
of the White House squad was not
aware of the habits of the foOtman and,
finding the window open, naturally
thought it had been forced, and being
soIicitous for the safety of the presi-
dent and the other inmates began an
investigation. Mutual explanations fol-
lowed and then the frightened negro re-
turned to his couch and the officer to
his beat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
STAMPEDE FROM DAWSON
Is Started by Rich Strike on Ameri-
can Greek.

Victoria, B. c., March ST. c. Mich
OILS, who arrived from Dawson today,
confirms reports of big strikes on
American creek and stampede to that
place from Dawson. He also reports
rich strikes on Rosebud creek, so miles
this side of Dawson. PrOSpectOrs took
out from 81 to Sc to the pan and when
the news reached Dawson, a big crowd
started for the new diggings. The creek
is said to be very rich.
Major Walsh is coming back to Ska
quay for some reason, but the rest of
his party are continuing on to Dawson.
Seattle, Wn., March 8.-Steamer ALI
ance arrived today from Copper river,
Alaska. Captain Hardwick reports
everything quiet when he left. Pros
pectors are now going over the Valdes
pass into the interior without any trou-
BILE. The trail is reported to be in good
condition.
The citizens of Copper City, Valdes
bay, have organized a court for the pur-
pose of dealing with law breakers.
A set of laws have been drawn I'D
which provide that all Offenses are to
be tried by a jury of II. The accused
person is to have the right of three per
emptory challenges in the empaneIling
of the jury. In the case of murder the
penalty is to be death. In all cases of
larceny of over 500, the penalty is to
be the same as that for murder. I'm
der 500 complete restitution is to be
made and the offender is given ten days
in which to get out of the country.
The Alliance came down the inside
passage and nothing was seen or heard
of the overdue schooner, Bessie K.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
WILL PAY UP AND QUIT.
Greenwich Fire ms. Co. Gives Notice
That It Will Leave the State.

The Greenwich Fire Insurance COM
pany has notified Insurance Commits
sioner McNa1l that sooner than report
the salaries paid its officers, it will quit
doing business in Kansas. In a letter
to Commissioner McNall, Mr. NJ A.
Stone, secretary of the company, says:
while we have not the slightest OBJ
lection to you personally, having this
information, we have very decided OBJ
5ections to having the information ap-
pear in public document or as a pub
lie record, and we still think that the
information should not be considered of
sufficient Importance to yourself or to
the people of the state of Kansas or to
the public generally to warrant the in
sistence that it be furnished.
I'VE understand, however, from your
letter. that you feel obliged to insist
that the amount of salary received by
myself and the assistant secretary be
officially reported to you, and as we
feel that we should not be required to
give the information, the company viii
discontinue business in Kansas and will
withdraw from the state.
I'VE presume such action on our part
will be entirely agreeable to you, for
we believe we have paid all fees. taxes
and charges required, except such as
may become due on our business for
1898, which will be promptly paid when
ascertafned"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
THE TRAILS ARE OPEN
And the Exodus From Skaguay Has
Set In.

Nanaimo, B. c., March 8-The steam
ship North Pacific, from Skaguay, Ju-
neau and Wrangel, called at Departure
bay late last night, her supply of coal
having run out Her officers describe
the situation at Skaguay most favor
ably. They say that often deaths
from spinal meningitis were the result
of exposure on the trails, the men be-
ing brought into Skaguay in a dying
condition. The number of deaths, Cap
tain Carter says has been greatly ex-
aggerated.
7-4i $50 - = "a y CO. 49, I 80 W.
nesday. White and Chilcoot passes
We're fit for travel and many had al
ready begun the journey inland. Out
side of the trouble that arose from the
operations of confidence men, there was
no disorder in the town, although the
troops had moved toward Sheep Camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
CANNON OVERHEATED.
Explodes Prematurely and Blows OF
Arsenal Keepers Arms.

Frankfort, KY. March S.-A most hor-
rible accident occurred on Arsenal hill
this morning while the 100 guns were
being fired.
Young Will Overton was assisting the
arsenal keeper, J. K. Dixon, to load and
fire the cannon. After a number of
rounds had been fired the gun got hot,
but in their hurry OVerton and Dixon
did not notice it, and as OvertOn was
ramming home a very heavy charge of
powder, the gun exploded it prema-
turely.
Both of OvertOn's arms were blown
off, his face horribly burned and black
ened, and one eye almost blown out.
DixOn's only injury was the blowing off
of one thumb.
Overton was taken to the Kings
Daughters hospital, where his shatter-
ed arms were amputated, the left one
above the elbow and the right one be-
low.
He is in a pitiable condition, and can
hardly recover.
The guns were being fired in pursu-
ance to a resolution of the legislature,
and tomorrow Senator Shanks of New
port will introduce a resolution to pay
all of Overton's hospital expenses and
81, 900 additional. If this is found to be
Unconstitutional, he will ask that each
member of the legislature give two
days pay, or $40 each to a fund for
OVertOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
CAN NAME THE STATES
But Harry Bradley Doesn't Like
Them ANY More.


Il have tried to live according to the
laws of my country" said young Har-
~ Bradley at the county Jail last ev-
enlng after he had been adjudged in
sane by a jury in the probate court,
but from this time on the stuff's off.
Here am, locked up like a common
criminal If am a criminal, why don't
they send me to the reformatory, but
instead or that, they say am crazy,
ana send me to the asylum. I am not
crazy Just listen and I will name over
the states of this union" and he glibly
ratified off the names of the states and
territories.
Does that sound like crazy man?''
ne continued. 81 can tell YOU every
thing have done since they sent me to
the asylum before. I had been sick then
ana got to imagining things, but I
don't do that any more, and 1 am not
crazy.
For five years I worked out here at
the brick plant helping to make the
br1ckS with which these streets are
paved I helped with these hands to
peautlfy this town, and this is what I
get for 1T. have tried to do all I could
as law abiding citizen, but I am
against the town and the whole country
from now on. I would just like to get
out of here in case there is a war; I
would go over to Spain and help night
this country, but never would do any
thing to help her
THE first chance get I will give the
asylum people the slip, and then there
will be no more trouble around here
with me-
Bradley was taken to the asylum last
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
STRANGE CATTLE DISEASE
Nebraska Stockmen Are Puzzled by
New MaIady Among Their Herds.

Grand Island. Neb., March s.-A fell dis
ease has broken out among the cattle of
Hall and adjacent counties. Stockmen Of
and the cattlemen of other counties are
apprehensfve because the disease is
spreading rapidly.
A dozen herds in as many parts of the
county are infected now. The same is
true of the adjacent counties, though not
quite so bad The federal government has
recognized the seriousness of the disease
and has ordered a veterinarian to Nebras-
ka- The official has not arrived yet, but
has been instructed to hurry to this state.
The farmers have termed the disease
hoOf rot. because that member decays rap
idly after the animal contracts the dis
ease, and before death relieves the victim
from its suffering it is walking arO--i-d
practically on the bones of the legs. One
feature of the case that causes many to
believe that the disease come from other
states-pOssibly the southern range is
the fact that few native cattle seem sub
ject to the trouble.
1t was noticed first in a bunch of Texas
cattle brought to Hall county by George
H. Monroe. From there it spread rapidly
to other herds, but has proved much more
fatal among the imported stock than the
natives. About three out of five animals
afflicted die within five days after con-
tracing the plague. 1t is noticeable, first,
in the stock limping, then the hOof rapid
ly decays, until it drops off in small pieces
left but the bone The victims have a
ably due to the great agony in which they
die
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
DRAWING FOUR PENSIONS.
After Term in Prison George Wat
son Tries It Again.

Washington, March 8.-A remarkable
case of pension fraud, the latest deveI-
opments in which have just come to
light, has just been made public by the
pension office.
About eight years ago George Watson
with four aHases)was sentenced to fine
and Imprisonment for having drawn
four separate pensions. At the time of
his conviction he had two other claims
Tor pension on file. Being an exemplary
prisoner, Watson was discharged in
June, 1895. Shortly after, under the
name of George Kelly, he presented a
claim for pension on account of service
in the Mexican war on the ship Savan-
nah, and later filed application for still
another on account of service in the re-
bellion On the ship Pawnee.
In this his duplicity was discovered as
a result of which he was held in Phil
adeIphia several days ago in 81 900 bail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
100 MILES AN HOUR
Locomotives Arranged With a Null
tipIe Gear.

4p4O OSaE-
Some day we may look for a Iocomo-
tive engine with the piston rods con-
nected with a large gear wheel run
ming in a smaller gear pinion made
fast to the shaft of the driving wheels
BY this device the same travel of the
piston rod that we have in our present
locomotives will turn the driving
wheels over twice and result in 12O
hour
Then it will be necessary to provide
sharp front to the train to avoid the
heavy air pressure, and to devise some
practical safety rails to insure the
train sticking to them These things
are coming. Mark the prediction
As the world moves faster, those who
would stay with it and enjoy the yearly
improvements must preserve and con-
serve their health. Coffee is one of the
activity eXtant- Its effects show in
great variety Of ways and when one
hndS that little troubles with the body
are cropping up too frequently to be
pleasant, it will be a clever stroke of
common sense to drop of the drug for
q month and see if you hav'nt put your
6nger on the real villain.
1t is an easy task to leave off Coffee
when Postum Food Coffee, Thoroughly
boiled, is served But Postum is not
palatable unless it has been boiled full
Is minutes after boiling commences
Many people fail to get desirable cup
from Postum simply and solely because
they leave it on the stove Is minutes
and consider, because it looks black and
rich that it is done.
Not so. The delicious flavor and food
value is not extracted until it has
sharply boiled at least Is minutes after
boiling commences. It is powerful
builder Of brain and nerve centers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
A CONCEALED WEAPON.
Man Who Attacked McNau Didn't
Know He Was Armed.

Mr. w. A. Thomas, manager of the
Insurance Observer, the New York pub
LEGATION that this month printed a full
page cartoon picturing Insurance Com
missioner McNall as Nero at the burn
ing of Rome" is not altogether I'M
known to McNau After gazing at the
cartoon for several hours, Commission
er McNa1l yesterday afternoon dictated
the following letter to Mr.. Thomas. The
letter was mailed last night:
Topeka, March Z 1898.
w. A. Thomas, Manager the Insur-
ance Observer, No. So Liberty Street,
New York: Dear Sir-What will you
charge me for 10000 copies of the In
surance Observer, under date of March
1st, 1898, laid down in Topeka, contain
ing cartoon of myself fddling while
Kansas is burning, together with
a copy of the Indictment found against
you in the United States district court
of New Jersey, at the time you were in
dicted in 80 forthe offense of unlawfully
and fraudulently abstracting and en-
bezzling certain moneys in the sum OF
So 600? Yours truly,
WEBB McNALL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
TO REPRESENT CORNELL.
Novelty in the Coming Intercollegi-
ate Debate at Ithaca

Ithaca, NY, March S.-There is much
anticipatory interest here in the inter
collegiate debate, University of Penn
sylvania against Cornell.
The topic is Restriction of Immigra-
ton" Pennsylvania having the affirm
ative and Cornell the negative. Each
university will be represented by three
speakers.
For the first time in the history of
debating at the Cornell university will
be represented by a woman, Miss Gail
Laughlin, as one of the speakers. Penn
syIvania's representatives include two
brothers, Roy W. and Thomas White.
Miss LaughIin. who won the "a memoir
ial prize this year, came to Cornell from
Portland, Me.
She was graduated from Wellesley
in "a in the course of arts and sciences.
She will graduate in the school of law
in June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
ALAS! POOR SOCKALEXIS.
The Indian Ball Player Has Another
Bout With Firewater.

Cleveland. March S.-Lou Sockalexis
has again kicked over the traces, and is
now on a big drunk. The members of
the Cleveland club left for Hot Springs
this afternoon for the seasons prelimi-
nary training, and Sockalexis was not
missed until the train had started.
A telegram was sent to this city to
find him and send him by the first train.
He was found in saloon, intoxicated
and making a fool of himself to the
large crowd which had been attracted
by his actions. This breach of faith
with the Cleveland club is likely to go
hard with the Indian, for he had prom
ised that he would not touch another
drop this year. He will leave for the
Springs tomorrow if he is in condition
to go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
ILLNESS OF THE QUEEN.
Causes Her to Delay Her Departure
For France

Windsor, Eng, March S.-The depart
ure of Queen Victoria for Nice tomor-
row has been postponed owing to her
indisposition. Her majesty did not take
her usual drive yesterday, kept to her
room and dined in her room yesterday
evening.
The private secretary of the queen,
Sir Arthur Bigge telegraphed at noon
today in reply to inquiries on the sub
ject that the indispOsitiOn of her majes-
ty was not serious and that she felt bet
ter today.
In spite of the indisposition, the
yesterday, and it is now understood
that her departure for the south of
France has only been postponed for
one day.