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The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
LAUDs CAPT. ELLIOTT.
Department Commander Eastman
Writes of the Dead Veteran

D W Eastman, department command
er Of the Kansas G. A r. has prepared
and VIII soon issue two general orders.
one pertains to the state encamDment:
the other is in the nature of a memorial
10 the late national commander, James
A Sexton, and Capt D 5. Elliott of
Coffeyville. who was killed at Manila
Capt Elliott, whose body is now on
the way nome, was past junior vice
commander of the Kansas department.
or him Mr. Eastman says in the order:
BY his death genial gentleman. a
loyal comrade and an eloquent advocate
Of the interests Of the Grand Army has
gone to that bourne whence no trav-
eler returns No one who heard his
eloquent and thrilling words as he took
leave Of the encampment at Wichita on
the eve OF his taking command of his
company last year, will ever forget the
scene Loyal cOmrade, faithful friend
hero Of two wars. He offered his life
for the cause OF constitutional liberty
and that We might have a nation-a
government Of the peOple-and that
every man and woman under the stars
and stripes might be free. He gave his
life in the cause Of humanity, and to
emphasize the fact that this republic
Is the guardian of liberty the world
around; that the United States flag
waved over the islands OF the sea be
cause IL had right TO be there. He be-
1pngeC to that knighChOOd wearing no
insignia. but moving forward steadily
under cOnsecratiOns not always visible,
but felt in the blood and felt along the
AlcGEl- " lELlEE ne regarded the S1ru2-
ton IN the Orient as a burden or as an
opportunity. he was there bravely to
meet II. as conscience and civilization
demand US all 10 do He died that other
peoples might be free. civilized and
Chrlstianized- Peace TO his ashes'
The eighteenth annual encampment
CT the Kansas department viii be held
at Hutchinson, April 26 Mr.. Eastman
VIII close the department HEADQUARTERS
In this city April % and reopen them
IN Hutchinson, April 25. He says in
commenting upon the approaching
event
Hutchinson IS noted for its splendid
hospitality and salt The people will be
glad TO welcome and preserve YOU
Kindred organizations of the Grand
Army Will meeti2 Hutchinson at the
same time For the encampment Com
Inander Eastman has named the follow
ing committee on credentials C H
Titus. Topeka; D. A StahI, Emporia
and E A AIagoff1n-
Completion Of other arrangements will
be announced from time to time.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
SENDS OUT NEW LAWS.
superintendent Nelson Remembers
Teachers and School Workers

The special and regular sessions OF
the legislature passed several new laws
pertaining to the schools of Kansas
about which there has been a constant
stream of inquiry directed to state
Superintendent Nelson. Frequent de-
rnands for such information has caused
Mr. Nelson TO take steps in the publica-
ton Of a pamphlet containing copies Of
all the new laws. together with supple
mental explanations which will make
the publication a valuable one for Kan
sas teachers He hopes to have it
printed and sent out by the latter part
of this month.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
BACK IN THE WORLD.
First Train For q Month Reaches
Como. Colo

Denver. Colo, March IA special to
the News from Como. Colo, says:
The first train from Denver since Feb
ruary p, consisting of the rotary and
four engines reached Como at 4 o'clock
this afternoon They have been an en-
tire week coming from Grant a distance
of twenty-three miles The rotary will
attack the high line tomorrow and the
railroad people expect to reach Breck-
enridge in about ten days and LeadvilIe
within four or five weeks Fairplay and
Alma division has Just been opened.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
Wages Go Above the Scale

Pittsburg. Pa, March 1.-THE Oil
Well Supply company, operating the
FTankstown rolling mill, advanced the
wages of puddlers 25 cents per ton and
all other employees per cent The ad-
vance given to the puddlers is 25 cents
per ton higher than the amaIgamated
scale. About 1000 men viii be bene-
ited.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-03-17
TROUBLE FOR GOV. STANLEY.
Opposition to Postlethwaite's Appoint
ment Has Developed-

The selection Of three judges for the
court OF visitation which must be named
By the governor by April 3. is puzzIing
Mr.. Stanley greatly at this time Al
though ne has promised and announced
tnat ne viii name J. c. Postlethwaite of
Jewell county as one of the judges sur
PTlsing opposition 10 that gentleman has
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
MOTH AND THE FLAME. -

A little child appears in an impor-
tant episode in the great church scene
of the second act of THE Moth and
the Flame" which appears at the
Opera House Friday evening. Fehru-
AIRY 3. Usually a little girl is engaged.
Recently while paying in an Illinois
town the company was unable to get
a little girl. so a boy had TO be accept
ed as a substitute. He was a Polish
hoy. the son CT shoemaker, and al
ready showed the peculiar character
istic Of manner of his people On the
nieht of the performance Mr. Kelley
looked the boy over after he was
dressed for the stage. and noticed that
his shoes were dirty and rusty.
why didn't you clean your shoes?'
asked Mr.. Kelsey.
The boy hung his head and mumbled
! indistinctly.
Haven't you any shoe blacking al
hcme?' persisted Mr.. Kelcey
Yes" replied the boy. quickly, his
/ little hands and shoulders going up
but We sell IT,"
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
TWO NARROM EscIPEs.

Two men had narrow escapes from
freezing to death yesterday. OFFICER
Sherry found a man lying unconscious
on the railroad tracks at the fcot OF
West street yesterday afternoon and
sent him to the police zfation, where
the whiskey and cold were thawed out
of him. A man named Charles O'Nei
WIS found almost frozen t. death in a
freight car in the West Sard by Spe-
cial Officer Hi.yard.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
ouNDER THE DOME y

Lincoln J. Carter. author Of Under
the Dome which comes to the Opera
House on next Wednesday night, spent
nearly two years in perlecting the
marvellous ferryboat scene in his new
successful play. 1t is one Of the most
intrcate mechanical effects everplaced
upon a stage. and makes necessary a
separate portable rigging loft. which
is carried by the company. To protect
the different mechanisms OF this scene
Mr.. Carter has made application for no
less than twenty-five patents. He has
succeeded in making an absolute per-
feet stage counterfeit Of q ferryboat
trip
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
rrNVON Gospel. MEETINGS

The Union Gospel meetings, under
Dr Chapman. begin on Monday even
ing at Grace NJ T. Church. DR.. Chap
man. since Mr MoOdy's practical re-
tirement from the field, is universally
recognized as the leading evangelist in
this country. He is a man Of fine pres
ence. broad culture and of most win
ming manner and has had remarkable
success. especially among men, A large
choir Is heing trained by Professor
Ciymer. which will be under the lea
dership Of the eminent singer who ac-
companies Dr. Chapman.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
LONG LEGAL DELAY
CONTINUED from FIRST Pagel

appointing directors for the Farmers
Bank and It's branches.
HOUSE INTRODUCTIONS.
These bills were introduced in the
House yesterday: By Mr.. Donahoe. act
providing that physicians in this state
shall not be required to pay license;
by Mr.. Kitchen, act appropriating s110
for purchasing a typewriting machine
for the state insurance commissioner;
by Mr.. Short. act changing the name
of Burton Wiley to RC'bert Burton
(referred) by Mr.. Davis, act changing
the name of Rcsaite B. Addicks to
Resale Butcher Creferred).
LEGISLATORS AIT FARNHURsT.
The members on the Legislature and
several invited guccte made an Off
cia. visit to the Es.axare State Hos
pltal for the Insane at Farnhurst yes
terday afternoon, .eaviIg Dover on a
special train "a 130 O'Clock. During
the trip up the menbcrs were treated
to excellent cigars. DR.. J. j. Black. Of
the board CT trustees OF the hospital.
superntcndene Hancker. DR.. Ham
mOnd and the members OF the State
Board OF Health, and the visiting ply
sicians t1 the institution welcomed
the visitors.
After cigars had been passed around
the legislators and other visitors were
conlGctsd Through the various wards
Everything was in excellent condition,
and the visitors were unanimous in the
opinion that the sanitary condition OF
the various buildings could not be
better.
DR.. Back tod the legislators of the
necseslty for pathological laboratory.
and Speaker of the Senate Salmons an
swereh him that the Senate would do
what it could for the benefit Of the
State Hospital. Speaker Clark. OF the
House, also assured him of the assist
ance of that body.
The visitors also inspected the New
Castle alnehoCse, being conducted
through the building by Superintend-
emit MCCOY. Through the courtesy Of
Superintendent Hl.iday the north
bound express trains were stopped at
Farnhurkt for the convenience Of the
returning legislators and other mem
bers of the party.
LEGISLATIVE N.cCES.
The Senate. on motion of Mr.. Knox.
ordered printed 25O copies of the Maun
act in relation to tine settiement Of
personal estates.
The House bill providing salaries OF
S. a year for school district clerks was
reported favorably to the House
The Wife and child OF Clerk Of the
Senate Kenney have been spending Il
day or Two with him in Dover.
On motion OF Senator Shakespeare,
IL O'Clock tomorrow morning was fix
ed as the time for holding an execu-
tive session to consider appointments
by the governor.
Senator Pennewiu introduced his bill
regulating the chargCs OF the state
Chemist for analyzirg fertilizers.
The bill au,h-rizirg the Orphans
Court of Sussex county to loan money
OF its wards at not less than 8 per
cent, was introduced by Senator
Moore.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
asoI1sA,s nn1nE EI-Fcr. =

One Of the most interesting Incl
dents OF the first Inauguration Of Gro
yer Cleveland as president Of the
United States was the passing in re-
view Of the United States Marine
Corps, which headed the great process
sion. AZ that time John Philip Sousa
was the bandmaster of the corps He
had composed march which he
named "semper FIdelts," and which
by the way. Is the motto of the corps
On the day of the great celebration
as the head of the column rounded
into Pennsylvania avenue his band to
waich had been added twenty drum
mers and twenty trumpeters, burst
forth In the march. and just as he
raised his sword to salute President
Cleveland, the band drums and trum-
pets sounded the first notes of the Off
cial salute Il was one Of the most
dramatic effects Of the entire inaugu-
ration ceremonies. Mr.. Sousa has in
troducel another and almost equally
dramatic effect in THE Bride Elect
march, which will be heard in his new
opera, "The Bride Eject at the
Opera House next Thursday night. lie
declares this march TO be the very
best that he has ever written.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
GMUS MgSTS

SECRET SERVICE TONIGHT
BryOn Douglas and the same pay
ers who aided to win laurels for "Se-
cret Service" in New York and Lon
don viii present that great play at the
Opera House tonight A great deal
has been printed about the great sue
cess of this pay In both the North
and the South. as well as in London
so much that probably no regular the
ARE patron in this city is unfamiliar
with It's triumpha and the way That
Mr Gillette and some Of his associates
were Monizod by London society. The
cast includes. besides Mr. Douglas
Misses Sara Perry. Hope Ross, Ida
Waterman, Alice Leigh Dallas Tyler
and Messrs. Campbell, Gollan. Waiter
Thomas Joseph Brennan, II. ID. James
NJ, L. Alsop and Charles Crosby.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
MuNICIPAL COG1RT CASES

The following cases were disposed
OF by Judge BAN in City Court this
morning: Frederick Sourwine, drunk
and disorder.y, $40 and costs; John
Dempsey, drunk, 81 and o-sts; Charles
O'Nei-l, John Dolan. James Hughes,
drunk, 81 and COSTS each: Jonas Heck,
drunk, dismissed.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
DIED

CAANNAVAN.-In this city, on January
%, John Cannavan, aged 43 years.
EDWARDS. On January 22, 1899
Thomas Edwards, aged 81 years.
sIINES- AT his late residence, in Della
ware City. Del, on Tuesday, January
"a, 1899, Samuel r. Hines, Sr., aged
72 years.
KAITWSSR.--In this city. on Janu-
airy %, 1899, Henry Kaltwssr, aged
As years.
MCLOSKEY.-In this city, on Janu-
airy 22. 1899, James w. McCloskey
in his seth year.
MURRAY.-On Thursday, 26th day Of
January. 1899, Rev Charles E. Muir.
ray. ID. D.. at his late residence, No
1915 Washington street, Whining
ton. Del
Relatives and friends Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral Services at St Andrew
Church, Wilmington, Del, on Monday
3Oth instant, at . o'clock p. m.
THOMPSON.-On January %. 1899
Margaret. infant daughter Of Henr,
b. and Mary Wilson Thompson.
Won BOURDON.-In this city. oi
January %, 1929, Frederick Vol
aged a years.
/ WALSH.-In this city. on the 29d in
stant. Margaret, wife Of william
Walsh, aged So years.
WINNINGTON.-In this city, Of
January %, 1899, Ellen, daughter o
Alexander and Ellen Wilmington, il
her 10th year.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
McoNNELL WOuLp NoT Go.

The Phoenix ambulance was sum
moned to Pyle's Cycle Academy on
Thursday night for the purpose OF
conveying Ned" Mcconnell. the pu-
gilst, who had his arm broken in a
bout with George Franklin, to the
Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
UToa tho arrival Of the ambulance
Mcconnell refused to go to the hos
p.tel and was treated by Dr. Buckmas-
TOR.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
A HlANnE0ME PRESENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ Fled have pur-
chased the fine pine organ from the es-
tate If the late !. Taylor Cause ana
presented IL to The Riddle Memorial
Chapel 1t viii te used tomorrow for
the first time.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
Y. w. c. 7. U. MEETqNa

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Y w. C. T. L. WAS he'd yesterday af-
ternoon. Reports were made by sew
eral committees After the meeting
there was a social gathering Of the
members.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
A FlARNllElR RORBED.

The house of James w. Vandegrift,
Il welE-knOwn farmer living near Mac
Donough. was entered by burglars
cary yesterday morning. When the
family aw5lle they discovered that the
houEe had been ransayksd.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
PUT UNDER BOND.

Caleb Haywood and Msztin Fields,
charged with ddsorderly conduct by
William II. Anthony, pleaded guilty
before Magistrate Daley last night ana
were eath placed under a 500 peace
bond and required to pay the costs.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
nFIATH BY sImcrnF

"A coroIcr's jury in the case Of Mrs.
Bothwel, who committed suicide by
hanging at Newark Thursday night,
yesterday rendered a verdict of death
10y suicide
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
JULIA MARLowE's NEW PLAY.

Julia Mar.Owe's new play this sea-
son is THE Countess Valeska." 1t
viii be presented at the Grand Opera
House, Monday evening, January 80.
The play is a romantic drama from the
German Of Rudolph Strait Il has been
well received in the larger cities of
this country and scored a notable sue
cess in Berlin Miss Mariowe will give
The Countess Naleska" the advan-
,ages of beautiful scenery and cos
tunes, and q capable cast. The seen
cry was especially designed by we'll
known artist and the period and the
piece treated will permit an elaborate
display of directoire gowns and flash
ing uniforms. The story is located in
Poland in 1907. on the eve Of the bat
tie Of Fr,edland. Napoleon has some
thing to do with the incident, being
quarered at the castle Of the countess
on the night when the action of the
play occurs The countess. who is a
Polish patriot, is divided between heI
fealty to her country and her love for
handsome Prussian officer. She is
called upon 10 make a heroic sacrifice
to insure his safety. but her spirit re.
bells when she discovers that he is
deep in a plot to murder the emperor
There is another and less stormy love
scene in the Play.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
FORTY-THlRp ANNTVERsARY.

Columbia L-Gge, No 26, l. o. o. F..
celebrated it's forty-third anniversary
lact night in Odd Fellows Hall. The
Valley Social Club gave a minstrel
show.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28

RELIABLE GROCERIES ATLYNCH'S
Anything not as represented can be
returned, money refunded. We supply
family trade with liquors. Northwes
corner Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28

The best. the finest looking and the
mcst durable Piano made is Me Lud-
wig Piano. Store 5i5 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund monev " Il fails. &c.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
IN REGARD TO STATE TROOPS

WHAT MAJOR TOWNSEND THINKS
OF THE sITUATION-IS ANx-
IOUs FOR REORGANIZATION.
Major Townsend, when seen by an
Evening Journal reporter yesterday
said in reference. to the National
Guard Of this state that nothing could
be done in regard to reorganization
until il is found out how many men
will re-enlist. Then organization can
be affected. He also stated that the
government had taken all of the
equipments and would not replace
them until the reorganization OF the
army bin had been made a law.
Major Townsend seemed very enthu-
siastic and expressed a willingness to
do all he could to have the regiment
reorganized
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
rcCT0nEn NINE YFARs ~

LUITITlNU NTNE lEAIto I0DN
TEL IER.-Ml lamcs Castor. mer-
char, 81 WlEes0arre. Pa. writes:
For nine years / have been dishgurcd
With Tc0er on my hands and face. Al
last / found a cure in DR.. Agnew's
Ointment Il helped me from the frs,
application, and now l am perfectly
cured "-l8 Sold by Miller Drug
Company, 402 Market, and n. B. Dan
forth, Market and Second streets.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGlsrER's ORDER.

Registers Office,
New Castle County, Del, Jan. >, 1899.
I'pon the application Of George Turner,
executor Of John S. Brown, late of VIII
mlngton hundred, In said county, de-
ceased, IL is ordered and directed Dy me
register that the executor aforesaid give
notice of granting Of letters Testament
tary upon the estate of the deceased, WIN
the date of granting thereof, by causing
Advertisements to be posted within horty
days, from the date Of such letters IN SIX
of the most public places of the county
of New Castle, requiring all persons haV-
ing demands against the estate 10 pre-
sent the same, or abide by an act OF AS
sernbly In such case made ana PROVIDED,
and also cause the same TO be inserted
within the same period IN the EVenlns
Journal a newspaper puDnsneu IN a. WI WI
mington, Del, and TO be cohuhueu 1he'e-
- Given under the hand and seal
of office of the register atore-
said, at Wilmington, In New
H.. ST Castle county, aforesaid, the DAY
and year above written.
CALVIN w. CROssAN,
NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given that Letters
resfanenforv were in due form OF law
granted rnto the undersigned, on the 9TH
dav ~ January. a. ID. 1899. and that all
nersons having claims against the estate
~ the dpceased must present the same,
AMY attested, TO the said executor on or
before the 5th day OF January, A. ID. 1900.
ar abide the Act of Assembly IN such
case made and provided.
GEORGE TURNER, Executor.
Address: W. f. Smalley. Jr., Esq, At
torney-at-law, Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1899-01-28

Allu Illere is ~ per
cent. off all
that we have left and the way
they have sold is proof that
they were good values. Last
season we sold after Jan. 1st, a
great many finer Coats, the $15
and $40 kind, and this year we
bought largely very late expect
ing the demand. In the $40,
$l2, $l5 and $40 Coats all with
10 per cent. off, you will find
splendid values, new styles and
good Coats that you can depend
on for wear and appearance.
Storm Coats, listers and Reef
ers. These are health savers
and sensible Coats for cold
weather. listers and Storm
Coats, s., $3.50, IS, $40 and a
few finer ones at $15 and $50,
all with 10 per cent. off. Reef
ers, $3.50, So, 81, $5, Sc so and
$S, all with 10 per cent. off.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1899-01-28
WRECK ON TRE B & 0.

SHIFTING ENGINES CRASHED
INTO A FAST FREIGHT, BLOCK
ING THE TRACKS.
A freight wreck occurred on the b
& o. railroad about . o'clock last
night at Eastside, near Philadelphia
A shifting engine in leaving a siding
ran into a fas, freight train. Several
cars were derailed, but no one was
badly injured South-bound trains
were delayed for a long time
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-21

CONDUCTOR GOT EVEN.
Relieved of His Money. He stopped
the street Car.

A conductor OF tbs Grant street line Ia
f~ossf1cs6 a rovci sg:rA yesterday r1srYsE1g
to get sxsn wita ? crowd 0f tgk@Fs. Saese
returned % TIE c-tY or a car early II ne
morning The cgufsetar ag8rea oct 1aslt
he had .Is IN change. but when Ae
passed through tire car e gas sESTEts1
away SIS be discovered whe1 he attempt
ed 70 change 5a-ceat piece. Then ~
stopped the ear out On the Grant street
bridge and The crowd rather than raj :.
made up thu missing amount
The conductor was uncertain whether
the money was taken from his pocket II
fur or fl earnest rat he was determine;
inas be would get u back or That the
ssttir@ cr0wa woG51 60 70 pol5ce
HEADQUARTERS vsssen he announced that
f.gs pocket had hen relieves cf the money
H. rad 80 make change re- @as gwen rs
laugh" bur when he STOPPED the ear
.Fe crowd said Oh well y he needs
money Ief us nagke up purse, boys.
Ard they sifa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-21

The Pacific Coast Company has taken
an important step Aloas the Gne * SIS
re-a-xtrg - services and getting the
different branches % The business into Au-
rsaas, or departments. where shey can te
c3udHctsi more easily and VIII ba more
accessible 70 the head offices
TIE latest development mas been The
first steps taken - reorgaFssEe the and
Ing q the coal MINES and facilities. wasch
have been IN tie hands OF numerous minor
officials whose DUTIES were entirely spar
ate from each other. tnas causing an IN
tr4cacy Of MANAGEMENT mat L s intended
shall come - al end Thomas +. Stock
Ell. II arrived from 81. Louis yesterday
Morning 10 lake up the duties Of manag-
ing this department OF the system, and as
soon as he has investigated the field and
becomes acquainted with ihe local features
he viii be Installed Ia his Yet unnamed
position.
MIR. Socket has been for thirteen years
win the Consolidated Coal Company. fox
the aast eight years as chief engineer, ana
prior 10 tina; time assistant engineer. THIS
company Is the largest operator OF oitUrn.-
nous coal il the United States having
forty mines. the annual output OF wa.ch
= +oae9 tons. The property IS in III
nois. supplying Chicago 81. Louis and the
railroads IN that part % the CoGntry. Pre-
yio.Is 70 that time Mr.. Socket vas IN the
engineering department Of the Lehigh Val
icy Coal Company. IN the anthracite re-
gions OF Pennsylvania.
The Socket family Is essentially an
engineering one, the father, Thomas r
St0cke,t. sr., being in the business in
PennSy lyanla, and a brother Lewis Stock
EFT. manager Of the coal properties OF the
Great Northern al Great Fails Mont
ana others beng engaged III. the same
lines. Mr.. Sockets headquarters wiii be
Seattle
Another important step is being taken
by the Pacific Coast COMPANY in getting
tAe husjaers IN closer relation to The cen
lFal head by an exhaustive examination
that - beng made OF al verSsais operated
~ the Pacific Coast Steamship Company.
The Inspection IS under an experienced
snip architect ana constructing engineer
RobsTi Logan. Of Cleveland, o, who ar
rived recently. Capt Miner tfoodaI. OF
Go0iau * Perkins. Is here with Mr.. io-
gan, and together they are going thorough
~ into the steamships condition and de-
TRIMMING what improvements are neces-
cary Ia place them ia the finest grade An
inspection % this nature has not been
made Ia several years.