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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
MASONS AT LEAVENWORTH
Kansas Grand Lodge Officers Report
Makes 8 Good Showing.

I.eavenworth. Kan, Feb. 1.-THE forty
lodge of Kansas will be convoked in this
city Wednesday morning by Worshipful
number of delegates have already arriv-
ed. Most of the grand officers are on the
grepared ana e viii IiI be sa5mtted to the
grand lodge among the first acts of the
The report of the grand master deals en-
tirely with routine affairs. He reports
der during the year. Four lodges were
chartered and two letters of dispensation to
permit lodges to work issued. Fourteen
commissions were issued to assistant lee
turers, the public ceremony of laying cor
nerstones was performed on three differ
the aged and homeless Masons is referred
to at some length 1t cared last year for
fourteen Masonic orphans
Torrington shows the finances of the order
in Kansas to be in first class condition
general fund was sic 40. %. The receipts
for the year reached $15,242 %. making a
AMOUNTED to SIS AZ %. leaving a balance in
the treasury of $1s.G7o.s4 The balance in
Grand Secretary Albert K. Wilson shows
a growth Of the order during the past
ship was 10, SIS; on December 81. 1893, the
membership was q, 10S There were mi
mitted. 1876: restored. lis; number members
lodges under dispensat ton. Al. making
is: BY demited, 791: died, PAS; suspended.
ass; expelled, 10: total loss, 1882, making
a net gain of 215 members for the year.
The appointive officers chosen are:
Grand captain of the guard, Colonel Thos.
G. Fitch of Wichita, late of the Twenty
first Kansas volunteers: grand conductor,
w c. F. Reiehenbach of Topeka; grand
marshal, A. NJ. Switzer of Hutchinson;
grand chaplain. Rev s E. Busser of EN-
Poria.: grand steward. W. H. yoeth of
Pittsburg; grand custodian, J. C. PCstle-
thwaite of Jewell City; grand sentinel,
Spencer F. Wade of Topeka
After the officers were installed the
Grand Royal Arch chapter was inamedi-
ateIy convoked.
Grand Master Stone will include in his
report a note of the Past Masters rite a 5
conferred BY Sloan Lodge No. Do of To-
peka- The rite has become an annual af-
fair of the lodge and the degree of Master
Mason is conferred with past masters of
the lodge occupying all the positions No
other lodge in the jurisdiction of Kansas
performs the ceremony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
CHANCE FOR A SPEC
In the Payment of the Cubans is
Being Carefully Looked After.


New York Feb. IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Havana says:
General Gomez, it is now stated, will
reach Havana on W ednesday or Thurs
day His reception in the country is
discouraging his opponents who want
ed to antagOnize the acceptance Of 49,
goo coo from the United States.
The mode Of payment is likely to raise
embarrassing questions. The original
purpose was to pay in Spanish silver,
which is the common circulating med
ium and in anticipation of this Havana
bankers and spectators are trying to
secure the control of silver. The amount
of silver in circulation on the island
now is in the neigh borhOOd of IS. GOO. 600
and TO turn $1,000 600 OF American money
into Spanish silver would take up half
that amount and would temporarily en-
nance its value When the Madrid gov
eminent was sending money to Cuba
to pay the troops, bankers and specuIa-
tors made large sums by obtaining sill
yer money and selling it to the govern
ment- Silver then rose considerably
and the alleged reason was that so
much OF it was being taken to Spain
as to cause a scarcity in the circulating
medium This was shown to be untrue
for SO, 600 coo remained in circulation 1t
Is hardly probable that the American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
YOUNG GARCIA is BITTER
In His Denunciation of the Cuban
Assembly and the Army

Havana, Feb. 14-Carlos Garcia, the son
of the late General Calixto Garcia. has
sent the following letter TO the executive
commission of the assembly of the Cuban
army.
General Garcia's body was abandoned
in the public street by the Cuban assem-
bly,. the officers and soldiers of the Cuban
army and General Garcia's staff officers.
The soldiers of the Cuban army who form
ed the guard of honor and escort also
abandoned the body, obeying a oral order
given by someone as coming from the
assembly.
As brigadier general which I am to-
day and as a former member of General
Carcass sLan, I protest before the Cuban
people and Cuban army against the as
sembly's cowardly act. consider the
act criminal and characterize it as shame
ruI- insulting and Incompatible with the
honor of the Cuban army. As an iniivid-
ual, consider it beyond characterizat ton
and condemn it with all my energy As
a son. lament that the end of a glori-
Gus life and even after death father
should be pursued by the perfidy of man.
CARLOS GARCIA
At meeting of Cuban leaders called by
General CahXto Garcia's former aides last
evening the assembly's conduct was
strongly diSapprOved. 1t was decided to
convene larger and more representativ
meeting for this evening. for a more Wig
orous expression of dissa tisfaction-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
PREACHER VS.. WOODMEN.
German Lutheran at Eldora, Iowa,
Exposes Secrets of the Order.

Eldora, Iowa, Feb. 14.-On account of
the fact that a number of his church
members are members of secret socie-
ties-more particularly of the Modern
Woodmen of America-the Rev c. E
Guenther, pastor of the German Luth-
eran church here, has begun a TRADE
of abuse against the WOodmen- At a
recent service the minister was in pos
session of a lodge ritual and to a
church full of his people he exposed the
entire secret work of the order.
At Hubbard a great many German
people hold insurance in the Woodmen's
lodge and the Rev. Mr.. Guenther for
bids their further membership in his
church or further participation in the
Lords supper until they drop member
ship in the lodge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Waterworks Workers Growing More
Careful in Their Conferences.

A secret Brooks caucus was held last
night at the West End hall, at the corner
of King and Clay. The supporters of
Councilman Drew were invited to leave
the hall and a half dozen men walked
out
a short time colored man by the name
of Charles Porter arose: Il had supposed
and 1 came here as a citizen. I did not
know that it was to be a secret meeting,
on the mayor question 1 will leave and
he walked out of the room
meeting were Dave Muivane his Heuten-
ants, John Dudley and Frank Bennett
Galloway J. F. Mcknight, who was a
deputy. under Sheriff Kepley, was chair
Reports we're received from six colored
women who have been employed to work
they had Been WORKING IN sH IN regoss e
and as far as Seventeenth street aud had
said that things were in excellent shape
Dave Mulvane made. speech. 'Roys;
night. though things look easy enough now.
Don't let up a minute, but keep working.
John Dudley said: Don't think because
we have a good organization THAT We can
quit working. Everything is in fine shape,
keep at work and We viii win the fight
Frank Bennett followed with short
speech in which he told the crowd that
the State Journal was not hurting Brooks,
but was helping him.
Jointist Jump Williams made speech
in which he said that the city admins
tration should be turned down that a
new crowd could be given work.
Andy Jordan also made speech These
with the reports from the women workers
closed the meeting and an adjournment
In all the talk there was no reference to
the water works question That is a sub
ject which Dave Mulvane has eradicated
from the campaign There is to be no
done after Frank Brooks is elected. 1t is
time enough then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Fraternal Aid Convenea

Lawrence, Kan, Feb. 14-Representa-
tives from twelve states were pres
ent when the sixth biennial session OF
the F'raternaI Aid association convened
here today. Ninety delegates are in at
tendance. The sessions will last through
Thursday Welcoming addresses were
made by City Attorney Spangler, Chan
celIor F. H Snow of the Kansas uni
versity and H B. Pearls, superintend-
emf of the Haskell institute
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Hardware Men Organize

At a called meeting of the retail hard
ware dealers in the state of Kansas at the
Throop hotel Monday afternoon there were
represented, either in person or by letter,
about fifty of the most prominent dealers
in the state. They at once proceeded to
organize state association for their mu-
tual protection and advancement,a and elect
ed the following officers for the first year:
President, Frank Rudy OF Paoia; vice
president s J. Gilbert of Arkansas City;
Secretary and treasurer, J. A Cole of To-
peka; executive committee: A BIcsley'
Parsons: c. w. Sington, Greeley: Solo
mon Lands. Hoyt; ]. F. Berger, Anthony;
W. S. Culver, Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Has a Don't Care Disposition.

Frank Williams was arrested yesterday
for petty larceny. Williams is the man
with a small saw sewed into his clothing.
He was allowed to go, and made a trip
ia OkIahOr He returned last week and
was arrested again for vagrancy- Yes
tertfay he was discharged, and Immediate
" stole an OvercOat from Mrs. A h Jar
vim He put the coat on and walked by
the police station Jailer Hopkins 50 "
him called him in and arrested him for
the theft. 1t seems if Williams want
ed to remain in JAIL or is weak-Tninded-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Union Lecture Course.

To save the season ticket holders the
trouble of reserving seats for the Tenn
pie Quartette concert, the management
has decided to honor the reserved
seat tickets secured for the readings
by Prof Clark for admission at the
Temple Quartette concert Patrons OF
the course will retain their tickets for
Prof. CIark's readings for presentation
on February 90
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Everyone who is a Kansan should up
hold Kansas by buying Kansas manu-
featured goods By so doing you will
help home industries to grow; help
build up factories and cities, and in the
end help yourselves. The further a dol
lar goes away from home the longer
it will take it to come back Be wise
and call for the ''SiIver Lear brand Of
goods All made at home and every
grocer carries them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
ECZEMA ON HANDS
Water Would ooze Out and Drop on
theFloor. Doctor Could Not Relieve.
FirstApplication CUTICURA Stopped
Itching and was Enabled to Sleep.
Cured in One Month.

1 had eczema on my hands so bad that when
eh1t them, the matter would ooze out and drop
on the foor- Ny hands were full of water bis
ters- was under the care of q doctor for a
month, hut he did me no good Was advised
70 try CUTTcURA remedies, and il was wonderful
what effect they had. The first application
stopped that dreadful itching. slept at once,
and was cured in four sresks
NJ a COSGRIFF, Emerald, n. D.
ScricuEA HESoLvEEr purfaes the bleed and Grew
----nk 11l1s q aEEoE GERMS. aud r.
49, Sale yarn baths With CuTIcUKA soar and Egatls
-. Nl-n SUrIcuEA fointuentl- greatest Of snnol-
a1e cures cleanse the skin and seasp Of cruaes and
alHy ttshIng burning. and in alton aud
ao9sne Gnd heal the nzosk torturfng. diRfgurinw
N O aa skin sealP. and blood Iona o. hair When
eot1 t1ro1E nouf he world PorTER D. AVE C Corr.
so's FrSps-- Boston HoS o Cure Al Hunor.," free.
BABY HuM0RS F''S Ss.ss. "a s css:s By
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
NC storn strikes Havana.

Havana, Feb IA severe norther
has been blowing since last night and
the sea has invaded a part of FL Neda-
do flooding the streets and houses
The United States troops aided by army
wagons are helping the residents or the
locality to save their property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Commercial Club Meeting.

A special meeting Of the Commercial
club will be held on Wednesday even
ing Feb Is, to consider the best meth
cd of printing and distributing the Sta
tistica1 Review for 1895 Every menu
Der should be present
T. ]. ANDERSON,
Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Union Lecture Course
Clark:
PART I.

Clark:
PART 1.
The Song of the Banjo .kipling
King Lear Act Shakespeare
PART II.
Days Lii Boy. EDWARDS
Jean VarIjean and the Bishop. e. Hugo
That Other Baby. Stockton
Prof Clark is head of the department
of public speaking at the University or
Chicago and is well known Tor MS
literary interpretations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Coughing Injuries and inf1ames sore
lungs One Minute Cough Cure loosens
the cold, allays coughing and heals
quickly The best cough cure for child
rem, perfectly harmless. Geo. w. STAINS
field. w H Wilson. A J. Arnold & Son,
a. J. Kane & Co., druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The remains of Mrs. A. D. Fulton,
who died in Phoenix, Arizona, will ar
rive in Topeka tomorrow morning The
funeral will be held from the Church
of the Assumption at $50 o'clock
Mrs. Fulton was the wife of A D.
Fulton of the Missouri Pacific. Her
father, John Hayes, and brother, ]. NJ
Hayes, are employed in the Santa Fe
general offices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The largest gathering of Topeka club
women ever held in the city was at
Library hall Monday afternoon The
occasion was reception given by the
Federated Clubs for the wives Of the
senators. representatives and the state
officers This is only one of many pleas
ant affairs that have been given for
these ladies, and that they are thor
oughly appreciated is evinced by the
cordial manner in which they respond
to the kindly overtures of the Topeka
people.
A characteristic of these club gather
ings is the happy. kindly spirit which
prevails Here all the women meet on
an equal footing, all have the same OBJ
5ect in view and all are glad to come to
gether for a half hour of social inter-
course.
The decorations of the hall were sim
pie but effective. Long garlands Of
of the hall to the other, and across the
front of the stage was a bank Of lux
uriant palms and ferns.
Refreshments consisting of salad,
waters and coffee were served on the
stage In the center of the stage was
round oak table, partially concealed
by pretty Battenburg centerpiece.
Graceful sprays of asparagus fern were
draped over the table, and a tall cut
glass vase held a shower bouquet Of
pink and white carnations. Coffee was
served from a quaint silver urn A
soft light was thrown over all by pink
candles in silver candelabra, twined
with smilax. The small rooms on either
side of the stage were prettily furnished
with rugs and Navajo blankets.
The guests were received by the Of
ficers of the Federation. Mrs. w. A
McCarrer, Mrs. ]. c. McClintock. Mrs.
Albert Latham, Mrs. J. F. Mowers and
Mrs. s. A. Thurston, assisted by the
president of each of the cIu bS. The en-
tire affair was under the engagement
of committee composed of Mrs G.. A
Huron, Mrs. H. o. Garvey. Mrs. Albert
Rosene and Mrs. Walter Noble. These
ladies deserve a great deal of credit for
their untiring labor and the successful
manner in which they conducted the
ARRANGEMENTS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Klondike Lscture Repeated.

Miss Emma Kelly will lecture at the
First Baptist church Wednesday even
ing, February 10. Admission % cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
THE MILLS=ADAMS co.

a Skin OF Beauty Is Joy Forever''
DR. T. FELIX GoURAUD's ORIENTAL
- CREAM, OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIEH.
PuElaas as well as Beauties the Skin-No
other eosmeEte win do il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Have you tried the silver Leaf
brand of catsup, sweet India chow and
celery relish; If not. try it Ask your
grocer for it. Every bottle guaranteed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
MiIIer's Gloveine. For sale only by
Crosby Bros, sole agents for the fam
Gus Reynier and P. & l. kid gloves. all
the desirable shades Gloves fitted and
warranted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

We will wash your co1ored shirts and
guarantee colorS from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia W. sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Miss Pearl May Sergeant, daughter
of Mrs. G. E. Sergeant, died yesterday
at the home of her mother, S35 Chestnut
street, of cancer OF the knee. The re-
mains were taken to Parsons for burial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Mrs. E H. Bradbury died today in
Kansas City of pneumonia Mrs. Brad
bury was formerly Miss Ada Venable
of Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Frank Long. manager. Hotel Oxford
and restaurant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
WHIST TOURNAMENT.
Topeka Whist Club Opens a New
Series.

The Topeka whist club started its sec
ond tournament last night. playing dupli-
cate whist instead of counting matches.
The weaker teams are given a handicap,
Copeland and West being the only scratch
team The following teams won their
games last night Knowles and Mowers
Pennekamp and Marshall, West and Cope
land, Merrick and jolly, Falkiner and HUI
ling. Heyden and Robbins, Cole and Free
NORTH AND SOUTH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
In Honor of Miss Bradford.

Miss Eliza beth Lee gave progressive
high five party Saturday afternoon in
honor of Miss Ella Bradford of Ard
more, 1. T. The afternoon was a thor
oughly enjoyable one. The first prize,
a bunch of American beauty roses, was
ISOLATION prize was awarded to Miss
Maud KimbalL 1t was a dainty box
of bon bons.
The invited guests were Miss Ella
Bradford, Miss May Downing, Miss
Maud Kimb ball, Miss Ella Smith, Miss
Nellie Kingman, Miss Clyde Hornaday,
Miss Edith Moore, Miss Stella Smith,
Miss Edna Millice, Miss Beulah Lee
Miss Maud Maitland and Mrs. Ferd.
Dreis bach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Word has been received by Mrs. J. B.
Bartholomew that Mrs. Lippincott, wife
of DR.. ]. A. Lippincott, died in Phil
adelphia a few days ago. DR.. Lippin-
colt was pastor of the First Methodist
church of this city for several years,
and was at one time chancellor of the
State university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

D. H. Brenninger aged ST. died yes
terday at his home, S26 Swiggart ave
nue., OF lung fever. The funeral was
held this afternoon at 2:30 from the
residence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Removes Tan,
Pimples. Freck-
les, Moth Patch
es. Rash and
Skin diseases,
and every blem-
ish On beauty,
end dedes de-
lection. It has
stood the test OF
50 years, and is
SO harmless We
taste it 20 be
sure it is pfop-
erly made. Ac-
cept no counter
felt OF similar
name. DR.. L
Q haut-ton "a pa
, them. l recon-
IA Least harmful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

A Sayre said to a lady Of the haut-ton Ca pa
tient): LAS gu ladies will use them. recon-
mend 'Gouraud'S Cream IS the least harmful
Of ali skin preparations" For sale by all
Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers In the y.
g. Ca0adaS, and Europe.
EERD. 7. HOPKINS. Prop'r,
q Great Jones s.. \, Z
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14
Spot Cash GPOO6Pu
Davis Click.
1913 East Sixth Street Telephone A25.

A/OU SANTA FE PEOPLE want bill of Groceries.
You people who not Santa Fe people want
Groceries. Buy them of the cheapest Grocery
House in the city, and yourself some money.
Leave your order with US tomorrow, and get
20 lbs. Best Granuated Sugar for. .......... S1.OO
Fl lbs. Best Sugar for. Observation-Disclosures LOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-14

Special Prices on Crashes
and White Bed Spreads.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-22
Leasing of School Lands,


The school land leasing on Monday
was quite we'll attended though doubt
lessly there are some people who will be
grievously disappointed to learn that it
has passed offwthout their knowledge.
The difficulty seems to be with the law,
which requires the land to be advertised
in one paper in the county for sixty days,
and gives but meager appropriation for
that. A short notice at least should be
published in several papers in a county
like this. Or better way would be a
shorter time, say three weeks, in several
papers in county of this size. Several
parties would have missed the sale ex-
cept for the gratuitous notice given in
the PIONEER EXPRESS last week, which,
strictly speaking, was contrary to news.
paper ethics. The bidding on some OF
the lands was quite spirited and pretty
large figures were obtained. Quite an
amount of land was not bid off. Such
land can be leased by writing the county
auditor and paying the minimum price.
The sales were made by c. L. Merrick,
deputy state land commissioner, formerly
of Bathgate, andhe seemed quite at home
among his audience, as we'll as at the
business in hand. The following is lis,
OF the lands leased with prices paid and
purchasers:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-22

The trust convention at Chicago last
week brought together large gathering
of notables including Col. Bryan, Burke
Cochran and Major Edwards. While
little of practical nature was done, vet
it was worth something to get an express
sion of views. The evils of trusts were
not clearly brought out, more things
were feared for the future than any ac-
tual harm already done. Not many
remedies were proposed that seemed of
a tangible nature except one, and this
was the only one agreed upon by all
speakers-publicity. That is a remedy
argued for by this paper many months
ago. Publicity first, then evils if they
exist can be seen and known; and when
known, then, and only then, can proper
remedies be applied.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-22

Among the things which North Da-
kota is very thankful for, is that our state
volunteers have not got into any such
unseemly quarrels and ttlesses Such al
disgrace the regiments of Minnesota and
South Dakota. While It is true botl,
these quarrels among the officers have
been "6xed up" we are nevertheless
thankful that our boys did their own fix
ing, if they had any to do, without in.
viting the public to witness. 1t is prob.
ably quite true there have been misun.
derstandings and jeaiousies among our
officers-human nature and army life
make many unpleasant things, but if any
such occurred in the North Dakota repi.
ment nobody knows about it outside ol
the regiment.