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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
MISSING MAN TURNS UP.
Fort Scott Man, After Two Years Dis
appearance. Returns to His Home.

Fort Scott, Jan. 12.-James Regain,
who disappeared from this city two
years ago, and was a year ago reported
to have been killed in Atchison by
drinking wood alcohol, walked into his
home today and greeted his wife. who
had been in mourning for him since the
report of his death was published in the
papers.
She was much frightened at the sight
of him. The surprise to his friends was
just as great. Although Regain seems
to have made satisfactory explanation
of his absence to his wife, the circum-
stances are not known. He spent two
years in Joplin and Arkansas,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
BENNETT DISMISSED,
And the Consular Middle at Mexico
Comes to an End.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The department of
state has decided the controversy between
Mr.. Andrew d. Barlow. consul general of
the United States at the City of Mexico,
and Mr.. Joseph F. Bennett, formerly vice
consul general, by approving Mr.. Barlow s
provisional suspension of Mr.. Bennett and
directing him to nominate a suitable per-
son for his successor. This action was
taken without reflection upon Mr.. Bennett,
but was based upon what the department
thought the best interests of the service
demanded, in view of the apparently ir-
reconciliable differences between them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
West Indian Health Board.

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 12.-The
United States steamer Bay City hav-
ing on board the United States commits
sion, consisting of Lieutenant Kelley
chief surgeon, and Lieutenant Weston
sent here to inquire into the methods
adopted by the British government for
the preservation of the health of the
British troops in Jamaica, sailed for
Havana today, when the vessel is ex-
pected to return with General Wood to
complete the investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid it,
its specific cure is One Minute Cough
Cure A. ]. Sheperd, Publisher Agri-
cultural Journal and Advertiser, Eden,
Mo. says: mo one will be disappoint-
ed in using One Minute Cough Cure for
La Grippe" Pleasant to take, quick
to act Geo. w. Stansfield, w H. VIII
son, A. ]. Arnold & Son, A. ]. Kane &
Co., druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of NJ Sardstrom, aged IS,
who died at, the home of his grandson,
Rev. S. Hedgberg, 1908 West Fourth street.
viii take place from the Swedish Lutheran
church Saturday at O'Clock.
John r Price, aged 50, father of Thomas
place this afternoon at o'clock from the
rooms of De Moss & Penwell.
Charlotte ]. Sanborn, aged 40, wife of
f. A. Sanborn, died yesterday at the home
of the family 1882 Buchanan street. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Ball Player Milking Cows.

Atchison. Jan. 12.-Harry Howe, the
famous second baseman of the Atchison
baseball club, is now working on John
Reisner's farm. near Parnell Mr.. Refs
ner says Howe is an excellent worker.
The season is a little dull now, and
Howe gets only $40 month for milk
ing cows, husking corn, hauling straw,
etc. He will probably drift back into
the club when it is reorganized for the
season of 1899
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
TAINTED IN THE DOME.
Peril of Boy Who Was Climb
ing the Dizzy Stairs.

Willie Tustifer, a 16-year-old boy,
whose home is at 725 Van Buren,. while
climbing the stairway to the dome, fell
in faint at noon and came very near
tumbling to his death off the stairs.
He was carried to the governors office
where, after few moments, he recover
ed consciousness and walked home be-
fore the ambulance arrived.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Laun ching of the ALBANY.

London, Jan. 12.-The United States
cruiser Albany, purchased here pre-
vious to the war with Spain, will be
launched at Newcastle on Saturday.
Henry White, the United States charge
d'affaires, Lieutenant Colwell, the
United States naval attache. and a
number of distinguished Americans VIII
attend the ceremony. The Albany will
be christened by Mrs ColWell and will
sail for the United States in April.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
To Sing in Wagnerian.

New York, Jan. 12.-Marie Barnard
the American prima donna. was pas
senger on the st. Paul. She is daugh-
ter of the late Judge Edward NJ. Bar
nard of the California supreme court
and for the past year has been singing
at the court theater at Coburg, Ger
many Miss Barnard is to take the
leading part in the Wagnerian festival
Of RevrIlth next August
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Horses Have the Grip.

Salina. JAM 1.-THE grip has ap-
peared in another form. This time it is
attacking the horses. and while it is
epidemic in Kentucky, it threatens to
employees of the Clark ranch, near Kipp,
brought the news to town today that
the horses on the ranch had become af-
fected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
HARRY HUDGENs GOES.
Leaves His Wife Who is Half Sister
to State Auditor Cole.

[Cherokee Sentinel1
For over a week the papers have had
sensational reports of the disappearance
of Harry Hudgens. He some time ago
sold his place west of here and moved
with his wife to Girard, where he fitted
bank in the name of his wife, then
wrote her a farewell letter and dis
appeared. Mrs. Hudgens is a half sister
to State Auditor Geo. E. Cole, and is
said to be a handsome and accom-
plished lady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Gaines Paper is Sold.
TAbilene ReHector.1

IAblIene Ref1ectOr.I
The Monitors troubles have at last
been taken in tow by Henry Lifts who
has purchased it of H. N. Gaines and
will consolidate it with the. Democrat.
1t is not known whether the PopuliStS
will receive any encouragement in the
new ownership or not If not, they will
be without an organ in the county. J.
c. Gault will remain in the office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
FALL OF 100 FEET.
Fails to Injure a Demented Woman
but Restores Her Memory

Galena, Jan. 12.-Mrs. Fred Bingor,
while slightly demented yesterday fore
noon, strolled away from home, and
when found last evening was clinging
to the rotten cribbing in an abandoned
mine. She had fallen into the shaft,
distance of 100 feet, and received no
injuries whatever save a shock which
restored her lost memory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
ST. Benediot,s Church Innproves.

Atchison, Jan.12.-The new set of sta
tions being put in at ST Benedict's
church are of plaster paris figures, and
will cost 81 900. A station in a Catholic
passion, placed around the sides of the
church, and which are visited in rota-
ton for the performance of an act of
devotion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

It absolutely has no equal and all
others who claim theirs is as good as
Beggs' German Salve are imitators. A
fair trial will convince any one that
there is no preparation yet discovered,
that stands even an equal in allaying
pain and in its healing qualities For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

suddenly Monday Afternoon in a peculiar
manner, and without notice.
An investigation showed that a big
fish had tried to go through the water
wheel, but 1T was too large and its
head got stuck in the wheel, and it was
whirled around several hundred times
before the wheel stopped. The fish was
taken out and placed on the scales,
where 1t tipped the beam at twenty
pounds without its head, which was
pounded off in the wheel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Fixing the Legal Interest Rate.

Senator Braddocx of Greenwood
county introduced in the senate today,
bill fixing the legal rate of interest in
Kansas at per cent. The rate is now
10 per cent. The proposed law is an eX-
act copy OF the present law, except
that the rate is changed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Burlington, JAN 12.-William Martin
dale of Emporia has resigned as presi-
dent of the Burlington National bank
and board of directors. EX-Mayor D. o.
Hoskins succeeds him. Mr. Martindale
resigned because of his financial con-
dition, since the failure of the First
National bank at Emporia, of which
he was vice president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
vitrified Brick Plants Combine.

Independence, Jan. 12.-The vitrified
brick interests of Montgomery county
have been consolidated and will be
known as the CoffeyviIle Vitrified Brick
and Tile company. The capital stock
is $50, 900 fully paid in The plant here,
the one at Coffeyville and the one at
Cherryvale will be owned and operated
by the same COMPANY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Senator Foraker declared on the floor
of the senate yesterday that neither
the president nor anybody else wants to
keep the Philippines. If this be true it
seem to give pertinency to the ques-
ton: What are we paying 100000 900
for9
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

An interested public would like to
know whether Chicago hotel beef is
shaved in the same shop with the pat
rons of the house, or does the barber go
to the kitchen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Thayer to Vote on Gas Bonds.

Chanute, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE town of
Thayer, half way between Cherryvale
and Chanute, will vote on February IA
upon the proposition to issue city bonds
to the amount of So, 600 for the purpose
of installing a natural gas plant, to be
owned and operated by the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Among other evidences of a tendency
to expansion all along the line, may be
noted the fact that st. Louis Will ask
congress for $5,OO0,O00 with which to
give her Worlds fair a boost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

When people go to digging into the
earth, it is never quite certain what
they will find. AS an instance, the
tomb of Romulus has just been discov-
cred at Rome, and an Aztec city has
been turned up at Ell Paso
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Since Mr.. Swift's man says "bearded
beer is in demand at all the frst-cIass
hotels in Chicago, it seems possible that
1t was not the whiskers General Miles
and his men objected to, but the color
of them. Think of green Mhiskers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Horrible agony is caused by Piles,
Burns and Skin Diseases. These are
Immediately relieved and quickly cured
by De Wits Witch Hazel Salye. Be
ware of worthless limitations. Geo. w.
Stansfield, w. H Wilson. A. ]. Arnold
& Son, A. ]. Kane & Co., druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Honolulu maidens seem not to have
been DESTROYS of profiting by their op-
portunity, since HObson came and went
without one kiss being added to his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Refusing, the host said: Go on; be
comfortable; never mind eff We amt got
shirt on.
The late William Black, the novelist,
liked to attend the Scotch dinners in
London. If it happened that he was
asked to reply to the toast of "Litera-
ture" the blood rushed to his face and
no one a dozen seats behind where he
sat could hear a word he said. He
rarely went beyond half dozen SEN
fences.
John Morley has practically collected
all his materials for writing the life of
Gladstone. No reserve of any kind has
been imposed on him by the family and
his task is being greatly facilitated by
the wonderful order preserved by the
great man in the disposal of his papers.
The actual writing, therefore, may be-
self a limit of three years for the COM
pletion of his work. 1t may, however,
be finished in two.
i
The marquis of Salisbury detests
walking and will order his carriage to
go half block.
Colonel Roosevelt has six children, the
eldest of whom, a daughter. was the
child of the colonel's first wife, a Miss
Alice Lee of Boston.
Aubrey Beardsley's original drawings
have made their appearance in London
auctions. The first lot sold since the
artists death brought from $3.50 to
$780, apiece.
Senator Allison, although he very
often speaks without any manuscript,
nearly always writes out at his home
the text of his speech, which his marvel
Gus memory masters almost Immediate
ly.
A correspondent writes from London
"a
finishing touches to a revised edition of
his earlier works. He looks frail and
tired and a tinge of pessimiSm over
spreads his heavily lined face.
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild often
replenished a depleted purse for the
Prince of Wales. When the baron died
London said: THE prince has lost his
purse 1t is expected that the saying
will soon be heard in the music halls
Sylvester Scovel, the newspaper cor
respondent who attempted to or did
slap General Skaters face at the sur
render of Santiago, was dismissed by
the New York paper he was serving at
the time, but is again in Havana repre-
senting the same sensational sheet.
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Grants, president
of the National Christian League for
the Promtion of Social Purity who re-
Gently made severe structures on the
white people of the south in connection
with the South Carolina race riot says
she has received numerous letters pur-
porting to come from negroes contain
ing offers of marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Ifvermont's governor shall find himself
troubled by scarcity of senatorial tim
Der. there are still a number of states
men in Kansas who are at present I'M
emDIoYed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Sylvester Scovel, the newspaper cor
respondent who attempted to or did
slap General Skaters face at the sur
render of Santiago, was dismissed by
the New York paper he was serving at
the time, but is again in Havana repre-
senting the same sensational sheet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
Fatal Quarrel at Weir CITY.

Weir City. Jan. 12.-In the Kelley
Joint Tommy Quinn, the barkeeper, shot
and it is supposed mortalIy wounded
Edward Caldwell yesterday. The shoot
ing grew out of a quarrel. Quinn is in
Jail. He pleads self-defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Young U. S. Grant appears to be the
favorite in the California senatorial race
but there are many starters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Sir William Vernon Harcourt, who
the other day resigned the leadership
of the Liberal party in England, will
write a book on the political career of
Viscount Bolingbroke, the Alcibiades of
the reign of Queen Anne.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild often
replenished a depleted purse for the
Prince of Wales. When the baron died
last month an irreverent club wag in
London said: THE prince has lost his
purse 1t is expected that the saying
will soon be heard in the music halls
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Nobody has heard of a Cuban max
ing any fuss about the quality of Amer
lean beef
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

Johann Strauss, though in his seven
ty-fourth year, recently wrote a jubi-
lee march which has taken Vienna by
storm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

-
A woman can't get half so mad with
the man who deserves a scolding but
won't take it, as with the man who
takes it but doesn't deserve it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

If a man could understand woman's
mind he could understand then why it
is impossible for him to understand it
now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

The difference between a dream and a
delirium is that when you dream you
wake up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

Mrs. Russell Sage was born Miss M.
Oliver Slocum in Syracuse, N. Y, seven
ty years ago. Her mother was sixth
in direct line from Miles StandiSh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

After Eve ate the apple and found out
what happened, probably she went
back and ate the core to see what else
would happen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12
A WOMAN AFTER JOINTS.
Miss Ella Smith Has Two Coffeyville
Saloonkeepers Arrested.

Coffeyville, Jan. 12.-Warrants were
issued Monday from Justice Mathews
court for the arrest of J. F. Athey and
William Cox on the charge of having
sold liquor to minors Sunday. The
warrants were sworn out on the COM
plant of Miss Ella Smith, who alleges
that the above named defendants sold
liquor to her brother, Harry Smith, last
Sunday. Messrs. Athey and Cox gave
bond for $500 each for their appearance
in Justice Mathews court Friday, when
their preliminary will be held.
The penalty for selling to minors is a
fine of from 800 to $1,000 and imprison-
ment from four to twelve months, or
both fine and imprisonment.
is a FISH STORY.
Twenty Pound Buffalo Stops Work at
the Burlington Mills.
Burlington, Jan. 12.-Work at the Ex-
calsior water mills was stopped rather
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-12

If a man is blue because he is losing
money in Wall street his wife is sure
he is not wearing heavy enough under
clothes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-20
THE ELKs, STREET FAIR.
An the indications Point to its Tn

All the Indications Point TO its I'm
qualified Success.
Tia. the coming Elks Oriental street
carnival is an assured SUCCESS was
demonstrated Sunday Afternoon at the
third meeting of the executive board.
The attendance was the largest OF aHs.
meeting yet held. and the various
heads OF the different committees all
reported an unprecedented amount OF
interest both at home and in all sur
rounding towns. Already requests
have begun to pour In on the sscre-
tary for booth space and other matters
pertaining to the merchants and man
ufacturers' exhibits. AS this will be an
event OF the utmost Importance to the
business community, II being the
means OF bringing thousands of stran-
gers to this city during the week OF
June 20. 1t behooves everyone to take
an active interest In the coming eveEt.
Besides the exhibits OF the various
business industries, the charitable In
stitutions will DE repreelted BY ladies'
committee connected with the different
charities, among them being the Day
Nursery, North Wheeling and City hos
pitfalls. Altenheim. Hebrew Benevolent
Society. and other organizations OF like
character. The various railroads enter
ing the city have agreed TO furnish a
reduced rate for the week, which Is in
itself an assurance OF success. The at
fractions on the Midway will be in keep
Ing with oil other matters pertaining to
the carnival. and the committees are
positive that the attractions will be far
superior to anything of Its kind ever
shown. Some OF the main features,
such as the Japanese theatre. the Ger
man village. the oholobola dancers and
the Streets OF Cairo. will be on the
same scale as shown during the Worlds
l,t . .
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-20
The Bio.rnph Coming.

The moving b!ograph pictures Of
Pope Leo XIII, taken In the vatican
gardens at Rome. will be exhibited In
Wheeling. and the announcement will
be nailed with delight By the Catholics
in this ani surrounding cities. As
steted in these columns several days
ago, n movement has been on foot for
some time to have the pictures brought
here, but so great was the undertaking
and the fact that only the largest cities
have been booked. made the promoters
Of the movement doubtful whether they
could induce the company controlling
the biograph 10 stop here. However, n
committee was appointed by Lafayette
Commandery No 3lS. Knights OF ST.
John. and St. Ann Auxiliary No. 40. to
look after the matter and last night the
chairman, Mr. ]. ]. Hillenbrand, an
nounced that the contract had been
closed and the biograph Will be ex-
hib,tet al the Carroll Club auditorium
on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
April II and IL. with q matinee on
Wednesday.
Lafayette Cormanlcry and st. Ann
Auxiliary had to put up large suaran-
tee In order to get the biograph and
their enterprise will undoubtedly be
appreciated by the public.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-20
FUNDS FOR OLD BETHANY.
Substantial Encouragement is Met
With-A $4,000 Donation.

Substantial Encouragement is Met
With-A $4,000 Donation.
The work OF securing funds for the
needed endorsement for Bethany college
is meeting with substantial encourage
ment. Financial Agent Darsie, OF
Bethany, has this work In charge, and
recently has received good donations.
Mr.. George Oliver, the Pittsburgh iron
magnate. has promised $4,000, provd-
Ing the college will have $4,000 by July.
and his subscription is likely to be re-
ceived for the college has 10000 al
ready, part of which. however. is on
paper, and some of It is in interest
bearing notes given last year. A Cleve-
land alumnus has donated property in
Tennessee. worth $1,000.
The college glee club will return this
week from q tour In West Virginia, Ohio
and Pennsylvania. Bethany has always
had creditable base ball team, and eff
forts are being made to organize win
ner this spring to add additional laurels
to the colleges fame on the diamond.
The prospects from all view points are
very pleasing to Old Bethany's ad-
rnirers
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-20
.IMMUNES COMING.
They are to be Mustered out With.
in Four Weeks and
WILL RETURN TO THIS CITY
On the Doublc.quicS-P Preparations
now Being Made ut aIanzanilIo for
the Mustcr-out : officers Meeting
With no Success in Enlistins the
Boys in the Provisional Volunteers.
Doings of Company G. in Cuba.

1t will come in the nature OF a sur
prise to the friends OF Company G OF
the Fourth Immunes II this city. where
the company was enlisted last summer,
to learn that the company and regiment
are to be mustered out OF the service
within the ensuing four weeks. Dis
patches from Washington were to the
effect that all the volunteers In Cuba
except the Immunes would be mustered
out. On the other hand. Corporal Ben
S. Honecker. the Intelligencer's cores
pendent with Company G. writes be-
low. stating that orders for the mus
tering out of the Fourth have been re-
ceived at Manzanillo and that prepara-
lions are being made for 1t now. The
intimation that the boys will not likely
return to Wheeling in n body will be
disappointing news, for the Wheeling
public would be delighted to give the
only company from West Virginia that
has seen foreign service rouslng well
come upon its return. It is hoped the
boys OF Company G will change their
determination and come home en- masse.
They will not regret it.