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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
PLANS COMPLETED.
North Topeka Sewer Will Be Built
Soon.

City Engineer Barnes has completed
the plans for the North Topeka sewer
which. will be known as District 13"
The number is appropriate for it has
been years since North Topeka began
its struggle for a sewer and the history
is one of trials and disappointments.
The project has now reached a stage
far in advance of that ever before
reached.
There is talk of injunction and if that
comes it will be when the city council
attempts to let the contract for the con-
struction of the sewer. This will prob
ably be within the next two or three
weeks. Engineer Barnes plans will be
submitted at the next meeting of the
city council and they will probably be
approved at once. Then the council
will advertise for bids for the construc-
ton of the sewer
The proposed sewer covers the terri
tory from the Union Pacific railroad
tracks to SayweH street and between
Tyler street on the west and Jefferson
street on the east. The territory to be
drained is nine blocks east and west
End six blocks north and south.
The outlet of the sewer will be in the
Kansas river east of North Topeka and
the main line will be 42 inches in diam
eter and the continuation 80 and Sc in
ches with laterals varying from eight
inches in diameter to "a
Unless the bar to progress the in
junction. appears on the scene, North
Topeka will have a sewer of its own in
use before fall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
LEARN ABOUT TWINE.
Prison Officials and Warden Landis
Off For Minnesota.

Leavenworth, April 19-The board of
penitentiary directors, accompanied by
Warden Harry Lands and Chief En-
gineer Daniel Stores of the penitentiary,
left yesterday afternoon for the state
penitentiary at Saltwater, Mimi, where
they are going to investigate the work
ings of the twine plant at that place.
No one else accompanied the board be-
sides the two prison officials. The party
left via the Maple Leaf road and will
remain away about ten days
The board of directors-Messrs. Gil
more, Mcfarland and Ballinger-has
been at the prison for the past two days.
but little was done other than award
ing the contract for manufacturing
brick at the prison. This contract was
let TO Ohio firm by the name of the
Clay Working Machine company of Bu-
cyrus.
The plant is to make 10000 bricks
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
LINE OF STEAMERS
About to Be Established Between
St. Louis and South America

St Louis, April 19.-Harbor and
Wharf Commissioner Stone has receiv-
ed a letter from Z. 3. Wilson of Glen
Ridge. N. J..reIative to deep water nav
igation in the Mississippi river.
He writes that he is promoting an
enterprise fer a steamer line to st.
Louis from points in South America
and Mexico and wants to get wharfage
in st. Louis exempt from taxation.
Mr. Wilson also wished the harbOr
commissioner to furnish him with a
statement of the depth of the river from
Cincinnati to this city, stating that he
had received information about the riv-
er from Cairo
All points between New Orleans and
Cairo have consented to grant landing
places without taxation. Commissioner
Stone will make the required investiga-
ton and communicate with Mr.. Wilson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
MRS. MARTIN DEAD.
Mother of Former Governor John A.
Martin Passes Away at the
Age of 90 Years.

Kansas City. April 19.-Mrs. Jane
Montgomery Martin, 80 years old,
mother of John A. Martin, who for two
terms was governor of Kansas, died
yesterday afternoon at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. 2. D. Mills, 61S Wash
ington avenue, Kansas City, Kan, of
heart disease and pneumonia.
Mrs. Martin had been i'll for little
over a week, having been taken sick on
April 10. From the first the attending
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
THE TWO WILLIAMS.
William Hohenzollern Writes a Let
ter to William Mckinley.

Washington. April 19-President McKin-
ley has received the following from EN-
perOr William of Germany:
Great and Good Friend: In commem-
grafton of the conservation of the Church
of the Saviour Jerusalem. which took
place on the 31st of October last. which
important event for the evan
geliCal portion of Christendom and in
which to my joy a representative of the
evangelical synod of North America took
part. 1 have caused a number of copies of
the artistically executed memorial to be
prepared. and take the liberty herewith
to send you d copy of this memorial. with
the request that you will kindly accept it.
Accept the assurance ca my distinguish
ed considera ton.
civilian II. R.
Berlin Castle. February 12 1899
The memorial is beautifully engrossed
and bears the autograp phs of Emperor
William and Empress Augusta Victoria.
The memorial is a condensed history of
Christianity from the birth of Christ.
The president has forwarded a suitable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
GOVERNMENT MULES.
Sell For Good Prices at Chickamauga
Park

Chattanooga. Tenn. April 1e-The gov
ernment sale Of mules at Chickauauga
park has been a reTnarkab BILE success Some
thing over 800 animals We're sold. netting
in the neighborhood of $4,000. Fully one
thousand buyers. largely farmers from
Georgia. Alabama. Kentucky. Mississippi.
Arkansas and Tennessee were present and
were the largest purchasers.
There are still about 500 horses and
is iucrea sing.
Captain Mccarthy. who is conducting
the sale. says that the result has been
phenomenal and indicates not only pros-
perity among the farmers. but that there
south.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
REED To RESIGN.
The Speaker Accepts an Offer
of $4,000 Year.

New York April 19.-It is announced
here that Speaker Thomas B. Reed has
accepted the offer to become a member
of the law firm of Simpson. Thatcher &
Barnum in this city. It is understood
that Mr.. Reed will resign his seat in
congress and remove to New York. The
statement has been made that Mr..
Reed is guaranteed a yearly income of
$50 900. Before settling down Mr.. Reed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
Judge Hook in Kansas CITY.

The April term of the federal court in
Topeka is over now with the exception
of hearing cases in chambers which Judge
Hook will do from time TO time He goes
to Kansas City this afternoon for the pur-
pose of finishing the business of the pres
ent term of federal court there for Judge
Philips, VINO is in Colorado for his health.
Judge Hook will take formal orders on
cases the docket down there and
before him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
M'KEE RANKIN ENJOINED
From Producing "Magda" in Suit by
Lederer.

Cincinnati, o., April 19.-Judge Thomp-
son of the United States court today al
Emanuel Lederer, the New York theatri-
cal manager. against Mckee Rankin
Nance o Neiu and Robert Wicker in which
the court restrains them from giving the
performance -'Magda- The court DEGREES
that Lederer is the owner of all copyright
title in the dramatic composition The de-
cree however. sets forth that by agree
ment a license has been granted to de-
PENDANTS to produce 'Magda'' ard the ac-
counting prayed for in the bill of COM
plant is therefore not granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
THOSE OF FIGHTING STOCK
Sons of Revolution In Session at the
State House

The Kansas Society of the Sons of the
Revolution is meeting in quarterly ses-
sion at the state historical society
rooms this afternoon. the meeting be-
ing called to order at 4 o'clock. George
D. Hale of Topeka is president of the
society.
number of visitors are here from
out of town to attend the meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
Mrs. schutter Wants a Divorce.

Mrs. Nellie schutter has filed a suit in
the district court asking for a divorce
her petition she alleges that they were
married in 1888 in Topeka and lived to-
gether until little over year ago Since
that time. she claims her husband has re-
fused to support her and their one child
Frank She also says he is addicted to
drink and has treated her cruelty For
these reasons Mrs. Schutter wants to he
shut OF Mr. Schutter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
CLEANING THE YARD.
Reform School Boys Help With Work
on State House Lawn.

A wagon load of boys from the reform
school were brought over to the state
mouse today and put at work raking the
trash of the state house grounds. Wagon
loads of brush. dead leaves old papers
and other elements of debris not calcu-
lated to improve lawn were piled in
windrows and hauled away. The boys
Will also spade up the flower beds.
The work the yard will occupy two
or three days, and if the weather does not
interfere the expectation IS that the lawn
will be ready for the summer by Satur-
daV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
NO ELECTION.
Pennsylvania Legislature Bal
lots For Senator the
Last Time.

Harrisburg, Pa. April 19.-The 18th
ballot, the last to be taken for a United
States senator at the present session of
the legislature, was taken today and
resulted: Quay SO; jerks CDem-) So;
Jones (Rep) So; total vote 247. Neces-
ing 6 The legislature adjOurns at noon
tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
New Theater For Frisco.

San Francisco. April ia new first
class theater to cost. with the land. $500
Ooo, is TO be erected in this city It will
be located on Geary street opposite Union
square and will have a seating capacity
OF 1890. 1t will be built by c. J. Behlow
and will be called the Academy of Music.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
STANLEY OUT OF TOWN.
No Business Transacted at Executive
Office TODAY

Governor Stanley, accompanied by his
wife. went to Kansas City to attend the
wedding of Luther Burns to Miss Mary
Burwen In the absence of the governor
no business is transacted at the execu-
tive office in the way of appointments.
The governor will return to the office to-
rnOrrOyN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
Weather Indications

orally fair tonight and Thursday; much
cooler tonight with frost in west and
central portions; cooler in east portion
Thursday; southerly shifting to north
west winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19

May 5. VIII render willing service un-
til return transports availa bic. En-
barka ton viii continue through June
and July. Reports from Vizayan is
lands continue very encouraging Inter
island commerce heavy. Customs re-
ceipts increasing. (Signed),
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
Cardinal Krementz DYING.

Cologne. April 1s.-Cardinal Philip
Krementz, archbishop of Cologne is
dying He was born in Germany dur
ing the year 1919 and was created a
cardinal in 1891.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
AT CINCINNATI.
AT NEW YORK.

Brooklyn ...-...--.........0 6 O1 I'll
Boston ..............3 d l o / y o.
Batteries-Brooklyn. Hughes and Smith;
Boston, Klobedanz and Clark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE,
AT BALTIMORE.

AT WASHINGTON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-19
RIVER ON FIRE.
Flames Shoot Up From the
s.-. Surface
Of the Chicago River to
Height of so Feet.
BRIDGE AT KNIFE ST.
And the n. w. Railroad Bridge
Badly Damaged.
Fire Department Turns Out In
Full Force.

Chicago, April 19.-Chicago river was
on fire last night 1t burned fiercely
for more than Is minutes and the
flames from the murky ooze rising to a
height of 80 feet set fire to the Kinzie
street bridge and the Northwestern rail-
road bridge and to the approaches to
both bridges and the docks between
them. The damage wrought by the fire
was as follows:
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14
|CUT FROM EAR TO EAR.
Insane Mans Awful and
Probably Successful At
tempt at Suicide.

Webster, April 13.-John Drechell,
aged 81, in a temporary fit of insanity
attempted to end his existence late
this afternoon by slashing his throat
with a razor. The attempted suicide
now lies in the hospital ward of the
lookup in a serious state, and death
is only a question of time. Frank Todd
was first to discover the case, and he
spread the alarm.
DR.. Genereux and The Spy man
drove to the scene, followed by an ex-
cited crowd. The man was taken to
the doctors office, where the operation
was performed. A terrible cash which
completely severed the windpipe had
to be delicately handled.
1t required some fifty stitches to
close the wound, the doctor working
nearly three hours on the patient. At
frequent intervals the mans system
was racked with convulsions during
the operation, and it seemed as if he
could not live.
1t seems that he left the weave shop,
in Chase's mill, about o'clock this
afternoon, and walked down the South
bridge branch railroad until he reached
point just below Thomas McCann' $
bottling works, Dudley, when he seat
eu nllnSelL OH d IdllIOdu lAS ohd vi CIV
the sharp blade across his throat, IN
f1icting a terrible cash.
When he was discovered he was
drenched with blood, and had evident
ly laid there for a couple of hours. The
bloody razor beside him told the story
He was subject to frequent fits of in
sanity, and was in consumption, which
caused his act today.
For the past year he has been board
ing with Edward Miller and family, in
Chaseville, but Mrs Miller tonight re-
fused to have him taken to her house.
DR.. Genereux stated to The Spy report
er that the man cannot live the night
out.
The affair has caused great excite
ment and officers had to forcibly drive
the crowds back from the doctors Of
flee. officer Mccain and Selectman
Negus of Dudley have the case in
charge.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14

making, which he followed as long as
he remained in England. In 1899 he
married Henrietta Sauls. Five chill
dren were born of this union, namely,
Mary Ann, William John, Thomas, Ed
ward and Henry.
Thomas and Edward died at an early
age and were buried in Nailsworth,
Eng.
In 1S47 the little family sailed for
America on the sailing vessel Niagara,
commanded by Capt. Smith. 1t was
three months before they reached
American soil, with but one stopping
place intervening, and that the West
India islands. Where they took water
and provisions. The voyage was rough
and stormy, and the many and severe
hardships proved too great for his wife,
who soon began to show signs of de-
cline.
In 1S49 Henry, the youngest child,
died, and the mother soon fol-
lowed leaving alone the two oldest, yet
still young children, Mary Ann and
William John. A year later Mr.. Wizard
married Matilda Stebbins of Wales,
Mass. and here they made their home
for 20 years Three children were born
to them. Thomas r., Charles A. and
Eta NJ.
In 1871 he removed his family to
Brookfield. Mass, where he has since
made his home. He is well preserved
for man of his age, and one who
takes a great interest in the affairs of
the day.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14

Worcester Railroad Mems Associa-
ton elected officers last night at it's
rooms in the Union station and started
out on it's third year OF, existence with
$50 members or nearly FIVE times as
many as when the association was or
ganized three years ago.
NJ S. d. Sands, chief clerk and cash
ier of the Worcester division of the
Boston and Albany Railroad, was elect
ed president to succeed Theodore d
Wardwell, who has held the office for
two years in succession. being the
first president.
w. G. Cummings, local freight agent
of the Boston and Maine Railroad. was
slated for the position, but declined the
office, stating that at the present he
could not well accept the position and
give the necessary time to the duties
connected with the Office.
w. L. Ryan, clerk of the Boston and
Albany Railroad, was elected 1rst vice
president; Joseph Callahan, conductor
on the Boston and Albany Railroad,
second vice president; c. W. Davis, en-
gineer on the New England road, third
vice president; Walter Wardwel, clerk
of the New England road, secretary; i.
b. Wardwell, engineer on New Haven
road, treasurer. Executive committee,
Charles Firth, agent of the Boston and
Albany road; Charles A. Waite, pas
senger agent of the Boston and Maine
road; w. G. Cummings, freight agent
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14

of the Boston and Maine road; H. W
McCambridge, general agent OF the
New York, New Haven and H6rtIot d
road; A. c, Sheffield of the New haven
road, and w. D. Rifenburg, car lnspec-
tor of the Fitchburg road.
M. S. D. Sands, the new president ol
the association, is well known ram
road man, and is one of the organizers
of the association, having been mem
ber of a similar body in Albany pre-
vious to coming to Worcester. 1t is
largely due to his efforts, in conJunc-
tion with those of a few others, that
the organization has gained its pres
ent strength, and owing to the interest
he takes in the affairs of the railroad
man in general. In the selection OF the
executive committee, the association
has got all the prominent railroad men
in Worcester, and n selecting them Ior
the positions, they have secured tue
men who deal directly with their EN-
ployers, and will be sure to look after
their welfare.
The treasurer's report for the past
year was read and showed that all out
standing bills were paid ard snug
sum left H. the treasury 10 start the
new year with. The auditing commit
tee made a report, showing the books
to be all in good shape, and also that
the membership was 2S0 with over 200
in good standing.
Theodore b. Wardwell, the retiring
president, has been hard worker IN
the interests of the ASSOCIATION during
his two years as president, and the
other officers who retired have also
worked hard in the interest of the or-
ganization
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14
OXFORD MINsTRELs.
Music and Mirth BY Local Talent Held
the Boards at Memorial Hall.

oxford. April 1S.-The Glee Club gave a
minstrel show in Memorial Hall tonight
The affair was a grand success. Among
those who took part were: Interlocutor
Patrick Foster; tambos, G. f. Barber, j..
w. Forth and Hugh Small; bones, II. A.
Larned, Joe Calm and l.. e. Wolfer; vo-
calists, w. r. Fletcher, B. W. Condor,
G. H Forth, II. f. Condor, %. M. Ea-
ger, J. w. Morris and A. e. Howarth
The first part of the program consisted
of singing by a quartet, comic songs, etc.
Nearly every number on the program was
encored. The many local hits were great
" appreciated by the audience, and ap-
DIause was freely given. Some of the
numbers especially enjoyed were a comic
song, "O'Hoolihan held the fuse" by Joe
Calm; solo, "The wary trout" by W. r.
Fletcher and the topical song, The boy
The second part of the program consist
ed of juggling by J. w. Morris, which
was highly appreciated.
The entertainment concluded with the
laughable farce, THE Lunatic Asylum
The affair will be repeated tomorrow
night and will be followed by dance.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14
BURGLARY AT RUTLAND.
Pumping Station Entered and Tools
stolen--A Social Event.

Rutland, April 13-Between Monday
morning and Wednesday evening, the
pumping station was broken into and a
number of pipe cutters and pipe wrenches
were stolen. A square of glass was
broken out of the window and entrance
was effected by raising the window.
The engineer, Emory Lawrence, also
lost some of his tools No clue was left
by the thief.
Tuesday evening about o'clock horse
belonging to Fred Parmenter got into a
hole in the road, and it was three hours
before the animal was rescued. When
he was liberated he was so exhausted that
he could not stand, and was killed on the
spot
The Ladies' Benevolent Soeiety's enter
tainment this evening was well attended
1t consisted of tableaux representing the
70 months of the year, c. w. Gray OF
Worcester read selections from James
Whitcomb Riley. Mr. and Mrs. 9. Albert
Gray, also of Worcester, sang baritone
and soprano solos.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14
FIRM BoYCoTTE0.

A. the meeting of the Plumbers Union
last night action was taken on the new
rln,nbing firm, Ashley & Horan' 1ust
p-o,,, p.,aaad in the city. The firm was de-
oiarad non-union, and the journeyman
,.i,,roher working there, P. Malley, was
declared a non-union workman Inc
csuse of this action is that the junior
n,bor of the firm, HOran, and the
IIl, meniDes ATaIiev were suspended from
No. Hi1i,sI' local Plumbers Union about one h
Ihe ~ iOCe, 90 for breach of some law OF the
month Az 49,, aOi and If is felt by the union
orstlnihz ths sbon was opened out Of spite to
tnat tIT a,,T,en plumbers in the union rms
{{sanIIeS a boycott on the work Done py e Ine
srI1 which has set itself up IN oelieiios
Of the organization
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14
ARE BASKET BALL MAD.
Millbury Defeated Webster
and Awaits Big Game
Next Week.

Millbury. April 13.-Two hundred and
fifty spectators saw the Millbury All Star
team defeat the Webster R. r., in the
town hall, this evening, in one of the
prettiest games of basket ball ever wit
messed in this vicinity. The game was
full of brilliant plays and much credit
is due to O'Leary, Horne and Rice for
their phenomenal playing. The score was
2 to 0 at the end of the second half.
The lineup was:
MILLBURY ALL STAR. WEBSTER r. r.
faucher L. t......,................l T., Burr
Adams, r. f.........,..............r f., Scott
Horne, CO.. ............,.........:.,c Healy
O,Leary, r. b...................r. b., Bartlett
Rlce, l. D......................l. b., Hayman
Score. 2 to 0; goal. Rice; fouls, Healy q;
Bartlett, Faucher. Referee, Charles
White, Attendance, $50. Time, 2O-min-
ute halves.
The Webster and the Southbridge bas-
ket bail teams will play in the town hail.
next Wednesday evening, and the game
Will undoubtedly be one of the best ever
played in town. The Southbridge people
will occupy one side of the hall and the
Webster rooters the other. The stage
and gallary will be reserved for the
people of Millbury and also those who
wish to attend from Worcester.
Manager McGerry and George Morse Of
the Webster b. b. A. team were in town
this evening, making the final arrange
ments for the game and have decided to
rope off the hail for the occasion.
Walter Aubin, lad five years of age
was run over by heavy express team on
Sycamore street this morning, and was
badly injured. The youth was stealing a
ride when the accident happened, and the
driver refused to stop and aid the little
fellow. The lad was helped to his home
by two boys, and tonight it is thought
that his injuries are not of a serious ma
ture.
The C. Y. M L. A. will give dance in
Blanchard Hall after the basket ball game
Saturday evening. The game is between
the Marlboro 3. B.. A. and the c. Y. NJ.
L. A. The Light Infantry Orchestra of
Worcester will furnish music.
Peter Conway has accepted position
with #. D. Perry of Worcester.
Edward Dunn has accepted position
with William Roach.
mill, had his left foot injured this morn
ing by log.
#, L. Harper has returned from trip
to Springfield
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Wood have re-
turned from a trip to Milford.
The regular monthly supper was given
at the Second Congregational Church this
Marion, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. V.
Carey, is i'll with scarlet fever,
The mothers meeting will be. held at
the Second Congregational Church tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock.
c. T. Newton has removed his family
to Worcester.
Mrs. John F. Roache is entertaining
her mother, Mrs. W. A. Taylor Of Hins
dale
The pupils of the Millbury high school
are organizing a base ball team. The
players are: Kinniery, p.i Powers, c.;
fucker 1b.; Cunningham, 2b.; Sullivan,
Sb.; Brown, $. s.; Eames, !. f.; Rice, T.
f., and Walsh. C. f. The team is looking
for games with Grafton, Webster, Sutton
and North Brookheld.
The Worcester spy., 1899-04-14
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