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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
BULLETS END TWO LIVES.
Abandoned Negress Kills One Man, q
Policeman the Other.

Galena, Jan. S0.-A double killing oc-
Cured at this place Saturday night
Harvey Brooks was shot by F1ossie
Riley. negress, known as Blind
Boon's wife. The ball took effect in his
mouth, and ranging upward, killed him
instantly. Brooks, it is said, had en-
tered her house for the purpose of get
ting some clothing belonging to his
girl.
1t was stated that both parties had
threatened the others life, so the I'M
timely tragedy was not surprise F'los-
sic Riley was arrested soon after the
killing. She is widely known as one of
the meanest negresses in the country.
Before this excitement was over Will
Burlington was arrested for disturbing
the peace, and as he was being placed
in jail at midnight, shot Charles Barker,
night policeman, the ball taking effect
in the thigh. Barker fired in return,
the ball passing through Burlington in
the region OF the upper part of the abdo-
men, Bankers injuries seemed to not
afect him, but Burlington fell in his
tracks, ana fired a second shot while
lying down. The ball did not take
effect. In return Barker shot again, the
ball going through Bullington'S body
Immediately above the heart, causing
instant death.
Burlington was % years of age, was
considered one of Galena's most peace
able young men, and was a son of ex-
Marshal r. Burlington, who off1ciated
in that capacity at this place for years
prior to his death, about one year ago
The coroner arrived from Columbus this
afternoon and an inquest will be held
over the body of Burlington Brooks
inquest Will be held tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
TRIALS OF HOUSE OWNERS

(From the Pittsburg Dispatch.)
The trials of those who let their houses
furnished are not generally appreciated by
the world at large, who seem to think the
owners are lucky to receive a good sum
for the use of their Lares and Penates,
and that it is ridiculous to allow sentiment
to interfere with commercial values.
Nevertheless, it is most trying to note the
way the house is turned topsy-turvy, and
the taste and arrangement of rooms ig
nored by the tenants of a season, who
might, it would seem, be contented with
regard to furniture; but the restless spirit
of change seems completely to possess
bedroom sets, putting blue washstands
with pink dressing tables, the white enam-
Ell bed with the black walnut chairs and
mixing up drawing room, library and sit
emily only tenants can think of or the IN
fortunate house mistress appreciate.
Il hope you find the house comfortable,
gone abroad, and who had, in consequence,
leased his domicile-the quiet elegance and
comfortable arrangement of which admit
ted .one would think, of no Improvement
to rich westerner who desired to spend
viii be- was the answer las soon as my
butler has finished moving the furniture.
Now. what does that mean. do you
suppose?" said the owner to a friend of
Mary; fancy all her pretty things being
arranged to suit the taste of a James yell
Another owner, a woman who prided
herself on being a good housekeeper, and
who had spent several uncomfortable
weeks cleaning and painting and putting
everything in what she considered perfect
order. was greatly astonished to hear that
her newly arrived tenant had inaugurated
a general housekeeping. ripping up car
pets, scrubbing all the paint, and acting
generally as if the dwelling were unfit for
even the temporary abiding place of her
family.
How angry you must be"' someone re-
not 6Gu at 1T alt Vas the resigned answer
1T is rather insulting. it is true. but it 9
lovely to have such a cleaning "a philo-
sophie spirit which it would behoove all
who rent their houses to cultivate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
LEAvENwoRrH CAKE WALK.
The Prizes Won by Lucky Topeka
Couple.

IFrom the Leavenworth Times.1
"De fawen (foreign) niggahs won de
cake; ain dat too bad"
After the Judges had made the award
for the cakewalks held at the opera
house last night, the above mournru1
remark was uttered by coIored man,
who was loyal to the local contes sIi,1s,
the contest.
Long before the hour announced for
the cakewalk fair sized audience was
on hand to enjoy the show. A cakeWaLk
is quite an innovation for theater at,
traction in this city, but the cultured
east has set the crown OF amusement
sovereignty upon the cakewalk-
A colored quartette, composed OF Las
HILL Louis Winston, Samuel Nash anu
Clifton Williams sang a plantation song
by way of Introduction and the master
of ceremonies, Abe Motion, reSpleHudII
in a black suit, white cravat, glossy
patent leather shoes, silk plug hat ana
a beribboned cane, advanced to the pro-
scenium and announced the entries
Then the walk was on. Seven couples
appeared, one by one, but only three
were considered eligible to compete Tor
honOrS The other four couples were
off on form and were out-classed. When
it simmered down to a contest between
the three couples for honors some pretty
walking was done.
Two diminutive co1ored boys of this
city, one dressed as a girl and each
bearing a tag marked H." meaning
their number appeared as the nrSt
cOuDle to contest IOr the DlS PIAHC'
Willie DeBow, the boy, was dressed IN
an Immediately white pair of trousers,
a long coat with pearl buttons, pug
hat and huge cane, and the boy dressed
as a girl had on a very green dress
and very red hat Their walking was
good. They executed all kinds of fancy
steps and retired capital favorites.
The next couple were also local peo-
nile Frank Ragston and Albert Dixon,
with Dixon dressed as a girl. Ragston
had on his grandfather's coat and wore
an immense red rose. He completely
out-dazzled Nixon, both in attire and
in walking. This couple was numbered
s'3" and also made a hit.
Then the "swells' from Topeka walk
ed "foh de cake" The girl was a real
live piece of femininity this time,
named Bette Proctor. Her partner was
Edgar McHarlen. A noticeable part of
this walk was Bettie's dress. 1t was a
crimson satin affair and was trimmed
with ribbons of carn1ine hue. Her pet
ticoat was of lavender silk and she ex-
hibited it and pair of ankles, encased
in red silk stockings, at every oppor-
tunity. Her partner was the short END
of the combination and was a tall nom
descript negro with a huge cane heav-
lily beribboned. This couple was num-
bered as" and the walk was profusely
applauded.
The following judges were chosen:
Judge Fftzwilliams Maurice Cunning
ham, Fred Wing, John Donovan and
Edward Endress. The following awards
were made: Number So first prize,
number "a" second prize and number
''3'' third prize.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
MILES AND EAGAN MEET.
Neither Saluted the Other and Miles
Turned His Back.

Washington, Jan. 30-Gen. Miles and
Gen. Eagan met in the lobby of the Ar
lington hotel today for the first time
since the controversy between them has
arisen. Both were in civilian dress, Gen.
Miles in the acme of fashion, with tall
silk hat and cane; Gen Eagan in black
with a black overcoat and soft felt hat,
worn rather dashingly over his right
eye.
Gen. Miles was at the newsstand or
dering some magazines. Gen. Eagan was
al the hotel desk, scarcely 80 feet away.
Gen Miles advanced toward a group of
friends in which were Gen. Henderson
of the house and Senator Spooner. The
two officers faced each other; neither
saluted.
General Miles advanced and General
-Eagan looked straight at him. General
Henderson moved toward the desk. Cen
eral Miles followed him. General Eagan
continued to look at the commanding gen
eral. The two were then four feet apart.
General Miles suddenly turned his back
towards General Eagan- The latter stood
there for two minutes staring at the back
of the major generals silk hat. He then
was called away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
IN ROBERTS DEFENSE.
Eminent Bostonians EspOuse
the PoIygamist's Cause.

Boston, Mass. Jan. 30.-Famous and
conservative Bostonians start1e the
blue-stockinged Hub by upholding Con-
gressman-elect Roberts. Here are the
signed statements:
President Charles w. Eliot of Har-
ward:
eff Mr. Roberts was poIygamist be-
fore pplygamy became illegal in the ter
ritory, think he was absolutely right
in continuing to maintain his wives and
their children, if there were any. In
my judgment, that was the only right
thing for a Mormon to do who was a
polygamist when polygamy was not
illegal in the territory. l should not
consider him an unsuitable member of
congress on the ground of polygameus
relations. if these were the facts"
Mary A. Livermore:
ut seems to me that Mr.. Roberts,
who, as l understand it, was polygam-
list before Utah became a state, ought
to deal honorably with his wives, and
not cast them off from his support.
Il understand now that he is doing
this, but is not living in polygamy.
Aside from pOlygamy there is no reason
why we should seek to extirpate Nor
monism that 1 know of. Convert Nor
mons to something better, but don't per-
secute them. All Mormons are not
polygamists, as L have had a chance to
know, for 1 have been in Utah three or
four times"
Louise Chandler Moulton:
eff an honorable man has married
three wives while it was legal to do SO,
his obligation to them can hardly be
changed by subsequent legislation. AS
in other countries and other centuries
it has been perfectly legal to have more
wives than one, and husband was ex-
pected to care for their welfare, so it
seems to me Mr.. Roberts is bound to
care for the three whom he has legally
married, and can only be an honorable
man when he does so. King Solomon
had many wives, but he is not, there
fore, banished from between the covers
of the Old Testament. If Mr.. Roberts
is an a BILE man, and the well chosen rep
resentative of interests of his constitu-
ents I do not see why he is not entitled
to the place in congress which their
choice has given him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
ALFALFA IN RAw11Ns.
n. A. Wilson Claims to Be Leader oj
Planting the Cereal in Kansas.

Atwood. Jan. 3o.-The big crops of
alfalfa raised in Rawlins county for the
last few years have put the thinking caps
on the growers of this cereal
M. A. Wilson of Atwood claims to be
about the first alfalfa raiser in Kansas
east of the Rocky mountains
Settling in Rawlins county in 1879 in
1880 he sent to San Francisco for a
pound of alfalfa seed, which he sowed
that year. Year after year he has kept
increasing his acreage until now he has
over 200 acres in alfalfa. In 1894 he sold
off of IS acres 81, 551.19 worth of seed
while the straw and hay netted him
about $500. Mr.. Wilson has sold his
seed as low as So bushel and as high
as IS per bushel. He claims that Raw
Inns county is adapted to the raising of
alfalfa, and can be raised cheaper here
than either east or west, because when
you get too far east the land is too wet
and further west it has to be raised
mostly by irrigation.
Mr.. Wilson is the largest alfalfa
raiser in Rawlins county, and throws
out the challenge that he is the first
grower of this cereal in Kansas, east of
the Rocky mountains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
MIR. ]. w. GLEED.s BILL.
Regulating the Admission of Attor-
neys to Practice to Be introduced.

The bill regulating the admission of
attorneys to practice in this state,
framed by j. w. Gleed, dean of the
State university law school, which pro-
vides for the admission of graduates of
the State university law department
without examination, will be Endorsed
by the State Bar association and intro
duced at this session of the legislature.
The bill calls for the appointment of
state board of examiners by the su-
preme court.
Copies of the bill were distributed
among members of the association at
the meeting yesterday afternoon, and in
speaking of the measure Mr.. Gleed said
that several attempts had been made
to have a similar bill passed by the
legislature, but that such attempts had
failed. He said he thought the indorse-
ment of the association would be of
great weight in securing it's passage.
The bill was referred to the commit
tee on legal education and State univer-
sity law school for brief consideration
and a report asked for. Attorney Sam
kimble of Manhattan made the report,
stating that in the main the measure
was what was wanted, but said the
committee thought a number of minor
changes should be made before it was
introduced in either body of the legis-
lature. He urgedsthe appointment of a
separate committee to make the needed
changes
In accordance with Mr. Kilnbles sug-
gestion, President Allen appointed J. w.
Gleed, David Overmyer and F. d. Mills
as committee to prepare the bill for
introduction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

friendly. They despise our officers.
though. A suit of pure linen cost me
S1.50. Everything is cheap here. A
days labor here is worth so cents in
Mexican money. For SO we can hire
native to do our washing, clean our
gun, polish the belt and keep our beds
made for a month.
The Tennessee boys wanted to go
ashore so badly that they threatened to
set the boat afire They were given
early shore leave
We have lots of fun talking with the
natives here and they think we talk
funny.
They ask us what certain things mean
and when we tell them they appear con-
Vulsed with laughter
Fruit is plentiful. The bananas are
about half as big as those we get at
home. Oranges are poor. They grow
wild here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
ONLY LUzON AT FIRST
Was Demanded by the American
Peace Commissioners.

Washington, Jan. 30-The president
today sent to the senate correspondence
on file in the state department bearing
in today's executive session. The CORE
spondence was sent in response to the
resolution introduced by Senator Hoar
and includes most of the letters and
cablegrams from the commissioners
to the president and from the
president to the commissioners in
the way of instructions in return. The
documents are numerous as there were
kilograms, letters and reports for al
most nearly every day the commission
ers were in Paris. One of the first
cablegrams from the president instruct
ed them to demand the cession of Luz
zon island only of the Philippines and
he told them that full sovereignty
should come with it. The reading OF
the correspondence received the closest
attention from senator's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
OFFICIALS ARE TO BLAME.
Kansas City, Kansas, Preachers De-
nounce Them For Permitting
GAMBLING

Kansas City, Kan, Jan. 30-The city
officials of Kansas City, Kan, were de-
nOunced from as many as a dozen pull
pits yesterday for the fragrant manner
in which the laws are permitted to be
violated, with particular reference to
gambling. 1t was the consensus OF
opinion among the ministers that the
pubic officials were alone to blame for
the prevalence of crime and disorder
and that the only way to secure relief
would be to demand the enforcement
or the law or force the men who disre-
gard their Oaths to retire to private
life at the next election
Inc only way to cleanse this city
morally is to go for the men who are
at the head of the city government
SAID the Rev. j. A. Motter, pastor of the
Washington Avenue Methodist church.
we should demand of them to do
their duty, and if they refuse to do it
turn them down at the primaries The
city government is in the hands of a
crowd of politicians, and the way to
reacn politician is to approach him
with votes. Some of our officers would
DO better If good people would assure
them OF their support and sympathy
but too many of our offices are filled
emolument.''
Mayor Marshman of Kansas City.
Kan, was until recently a member of
Dr. Motter's church and withdrew be-
to enforce the law
Father Kuhls of ST. Mary's Catholic
cnurcn IS very much displeased at the
prevalence of gambling in Kansas City,
hdn. ana IN MS sermon yesterday took
occasion to admonish his parishionerst TO
use their efforts and influences towards
securing a better enforcement of the
laws. Much suffering and misery has
been brought to the attention of Father
kuhlS because these evils are folera ted
in the city and he most alphabetically
denounces the public officials that per-
NIT the laws to be disregarded as they
are.
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HE TAXES POISON.
Bourbon County Farmer Takes Poison
While Visiting.

Fort Scott, Jan. Colchester C.Briggs,
father of Mrs. John Cramer wife of A
prominent grocer of this city, committed
suicide Saturday at the farm house of
his brother-in-law, A. Cook, seven miles
north of Bronson, this county. He had
gone there to visit and complained of
being ILL., Soon afterward he took
potion which he said was qufnine, but
when in commissions, a few moments la
ter, he said he had taken strychnine,
and begged that a physician should not
be called. He died before the doctor ar
rived.
Mr.. Briggs lived in this city with his
known motive for his act. He was
member of the A o. U. w. lodge and
carried a $4,000 life insurance policy, in
which his daughter, Mrs Cramer, is
named as the beneficiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

The Golden Rule mayor of Toledo
addressed a large audience in New
York lastweek and laid down his creed as
follows: ut is love. My belief is that
almost all men want to do right. and
If they are not crushed. oppressed, or
the victims of tyranny they will for the
most part do right. I believe that every
man ought to have the right not only
to earn his living after his own way.
but to have a fair chance to get fair
share of the increase in the wealth of
his country. In my factory 1 have only
one rule: it is painted in large letters
and hangs over the door. 1t is simply
the golden rule of the New Testament.
and under that rule I have been fully
able to carry on my business and have
never had any trouble with my en-
TIoyes'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
PLUNGED OFF THE PIER
Wealthy Woman Commits Sui
eide at Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, N. J., Jan. 3O.-Because of
continued failing health, Mrs. ]. Myers, a
wealthy visitor from Pittsburg. commit
ted suicide by jumping into the ocean from
the end of Young's ocean pier, about noon
today. Mrs. Myers, accompanied by her
maid went on the pier shortly. after II
ure. As they neared the end Mrs. Myers
walked slightly in advance of her maid. As
the latter'S attention was attracted in an
opposite direction. Mrs. Myers climbed
over the railing and jumped into the sea.
The maid called Justify for help and two
policemen answered her cries. There were
no life lines or boats the pier, how
ever, to go to the assistance of the wo-
man, and she was drowned before aid
could be rendered. Deceased was about
so years of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
A RIVAL TRUST
For Making Tin Plate Incorporated,
With 100000 Capital.

Trenton, N. J., Jan. 3O.-Articles of in
corporation We're filed today for three al
lied concerns the National Tin Plate com
pany, the United States Tin Plate COM
pany and the National Tin Plate and
Stamped Ware company.
The two former have an authorized cap
ital stock of $3.50 each and the latter
an authorized capital of $20,000 900. The
companies are empowered to manufa cture
and deal in tin, terne, black plate and
steel plate, and the larger concern is in
addition authorized to manufacture steel
and iron.
The incorporators of the three companies
are the same individuals. viz: David Ct.
Reed, VIM. B. Leeds and James B. Dill.
The capital stock of the National Tin
Plate and Stamped Ware company is di-
vfded into $40, 600 preferred stock with
Z per cent cumula tive dividend and $40 0O0,-
600 common stock The companies are
understood to be organized in opposition
to the National Enameling and Stamping
company, incorporated on Saturday las
with an authorized capital of $50, O00, 200.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Indianapolis News: At first there
vas a sweeping denial that any cheni-
Gals were used in preparing the beef;
but when a scientific analysis disclosed
their presence, the explanation was
made that the chemicals might have
come merely from the cloth in which it
was wrapped. When this position was
found to be no longer tenable, the in
vestigating commission finds that the
chemicals are harmless anyhow The
latest is that the members of the COM
mission have sampled the canned beef.
and were impressed withits delicious and
appetizing flavor. What is the COM
mission trying to give us?
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ORDERS STILL HOLD.
For the Philadelphia to Proceed to
Samoa.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Our govern
ment has not cancelled the orders to the
United States cruiser Philadelphia to
proceed from San Diego to Samoa to
represent United States interests there
so that if it is in contemplation to reach
a joint agreement between the three
powers Interested in Samoa to send no
war vessels there that will apply to the
future
AS Germany has now one vessel at
Apia and the British government two
no complaint is expected of the presence
in that harbor of at least one United
States vessel. The Philadelphia was to
have left San Diego yesterday but was
detained by the non-appearance of
Chief Engineer Bates, who was ordered
from the Texas at Havana, overland
from New Orleans to the Philadelphia
and who. it was supposed, had already
reached the ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
STORM REACHES ST. LOUIS.

st. Louis, Jan. 30.-A veritable bliz-
gard has struck St. Louis. Snow began
falling soon after noon and it is COM
ing down with the prospect of a heavy
covering before it abates. The weather
is growing colder rapidly, and according
to weather bureau officials the Their
mometer will fall to 10 degrees below
zero some time during the night.
BELOW AT SPRINGFIELD.
st. Louis, Jan. 30.-A special to the
Post-Dispatch from Springfield, No.
says: An inch of snow has fallen here
today The temperature has dropped
to 8 degrees below zero. which is the
coolest since January, 1895.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
POINTED PARAeRAPHs

IFrom the Chicago NewsJ
Wit is folly when in the keeping Of a
fool.
The impression made by beauty is
more than skin deep.
The most successful dentist only lives
from hand to mouth.
As some men become prosperous they
become undesirable neighbors.
knowledge of our duties is often as
important as the performance thereof.
. People who strike in. the dark may
mean well. but they seldom hit the right
spot.
When a man takes unto himself a bet
ter half he should be prepared for the
worst.
The man who spoils his children and
builds air castles INDUCES infancy too
much.
Some people are so mean that they
even make their attempts at politeness
disagreeable.
A great mans strength may be
are also built that way.
Every married woman gives her hus-
band credit for possessing good judg-
ment at least once in his life.
Too many people spend their time in
condemning the work of others instead
Of spending it in improving their own.
An Ohio dentist recently became in
sane and tried to fill the teeth of a buzz
saw The. c"roner's 5Jry declared the
experiment a success.
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New Lawrence Minister.

Lawrence, Jan. 30.-Dr. OreIlo Cone
was formally installed minister of the
Unitarian church of this city last even
ing. Pastors of local churches assisted
in the services. The sermon was
preached by the Rev. N. NJ. Mann of
Omaha The prayer of installation was
delivered by the Rev. A. Wyman. A
welcome to the city was spoken by
Prof. A. NJ. Wilcox of Kansas univer-
sity and the charge to the parish was
delivered by DIR. @. G. Rowland of this
city. The Rev. G. w. Stone of Kansas
City extended the official right hand of
fellowship.