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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
RUMOR THAT is BASELESS.
That Mr. Frey Contemplated Resigna-
ton as General Manager of the
Santa Fe.

There is a rumor in Topeka today, very
widely circulated, although its starting
point seems to be unknown, that Mr.. J.
J. Frey has decided to resign as general
manager of the Atchison, Topeka and
santa Fe railway and accept the same
position with the Missouri. Kansas ard
Texas road, the line he was formerly con-
nected with.
The rumor names John Player, at pres
ent superintendent of machinery of the
santa te,a his successor as general man
ager. The rumOr has been given such
universal circulation that the Journal
made an investigation of it. and finds there
is no reason for giving it credence. and the
1t a fake"
Both Mr.. Frey and Mr.. Player. in COM
pany with other officials, left this city
TINS morning on an inspection trip. The
rumor was in circulation at the Santa Fe
general offices and in the mechanical de-
partment, but there was no one able to
affirm or deny it.
To begin with. it seemed unreasonable
that Mr., Frey should leave the Santa Fe
10 accept similar position with a smaller
road, unless there was friction between
him and the present Santa Fe manage
ment: That friction does not exist is a
esrtainty. On the contrary, it is believed
mat Mr.. Frey is looked upon as an eSpe-
cla!iy capable operating man by his as
socrates and the management of the road.
It IS known that Mr.. Player is thought
OF very highly by the Santa Fe manage
ment,, put his services are particularly
every detail of which he is thoroughly IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
NORTH TOPEKA.


be left at the Kimban Pig Co. before II
o'clock in the morning.
Attend the inventory sale at Costley &
Posts.
Ten per cent off on Dress Goods and
Silks at Costley & Posts
w. w. Crittenden left Sunday for Smith
Center on ten days business trip.
Miss Edith Fa4s returned Yesterday
i fne@ a VISIT 10 MISS Louie o0ie Oh f1ef
Miss Myrtle Kereg will begin onao four SS
miles southwest of Topeka.
n Miss be a sister Fagg hg has Mc Ssep v 5ns
returned to her home in Lawrence.
Seven per cent off on Blankets, ten per
cent off on Shoes. and some shoes at less
Gostley & Post Post. '''''0 '-'''-'-'7 wv
Louis Nystrom returned Sunday to. Kan
sas City after a., weeks visit to his is IRa1o
Jackson street
Mrs. f. D.. Small and daughter Adele
came home last evening from Parsons.
where they have been visiting friends for
the past ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Jordan left Sunday
will visit friends while Mr.. Jordan makes
a trip to the territory.
Miss Mollie Pollum. who has been visit
ing her parents, Mr., and Mrs. w. M. Pol
lum of Indian Creek. has returned to Elk
celsior to resume her school.
Mr.. John Cromwell and Miss Ida Crom-
well of Menoken returned yesterday from
wen
Mrs. ]. E. Griest and little son have re-
turned to their home in Cheyenne Wells
Col, after visit to Mrs. Griests parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. 7. Campbell of S31
Quincy street.
The Brave Boys club met with Mrs.
Reagle Saturday evening. Twenty-one
swered by quotations from Psalms. Two
interesting short stories were read. The
club then adjourned to meet at the same
place next Saturday evening.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Carey met with quite a serious ac-
cident yesterday afternoon Mrs. Carey's
young sister was carrying the little girl
when she slipped and fell, and the little
the hospital for treatment.
Star lodge No. 331 installed following of
tigers at the meeting last evening: P. M
foreman, l.. Altman; overseer, D. P. Ell
v: c; steele: receiver. j. u; sheilabsT.
Side watch aft Clifford Fisher. '0HiiS0n 0u'-
The officers installed last evening at
the D. of H. 152 were as follows: Past
grand chief Of honor. Mrs. A Coilum /:
lady of honor, Miss Matte Sherburne
| chief Of ceremonies. Miss Nora starbird:
M. Groendyke: receiver, Mrs. J. H. Tag
CART: usher, VIII Zarzer; Waterman, Mrs.
| c. E. Broom.
home of Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Nicholson, 919
! Van Buren, street. Two papers were read,
one by, Mrs: w. p. HUTCHINSON on Her
/ wei on ssSolon." Miss Burge, who was
to have the topics for the evening was
White managed this part of the lesson on.
Music for the evening was furnished by
| Misses Zella Lukens and Mabel Skinner.
who gave piano duet entitled Mountain
| Glee'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
j. ARNOLD son, Wholesale Agents. North TOPEKA KANSA&
The State Journal r.

The state Journal re-
ceiveS the full day leased-wire
Associated Press report, is a
member of the American
Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, has four Linotypes,
fast Web Perfecting Press, etc.
The State Journal has a
larger circulation thar any
other daily paper published in
the great State of Kansas. It
requires A carriers exclusive
of newsboys) to circulate the
paper IN Topeka and suburbs.
The State Journal recent
Iy erected for its exclusive Use
as a permanent home, a hand
some double front pressed brick
building of three floors. The
location is one of the most
eligible business sites IN To
peka-the southeast corner Of
Kansas avenue and Eighth st.
The building is one of the
most complete newspaper
structures In the west and has
many unique features-among
these are construction and ar
rangement by which the four
Linotypes are seen In operation
behind plate glass facing Kan
sas avenue, and also through
a large glass window from
the business office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
A STATE REFERENDUM
Is Recommended by Governor Lind
in His Inaugural Address.

ST. Paul Jan. 4.-Governor John Lind
in his inaugural message recommends
reduction in the tax levy from one and
fve-tenths mills, now levied and includ
ed in the state auditors recommended
lions for the next two years to one and
two-tenths mills. He holds that by
closer and more effective attention to
enforcement of existing taxation laws,
ana Dy means of necessary taxes on
franchises and corporations the receipts
Will be sufficiently large to leave q good
surplus even with this reduction He
favors an increase in the gross earn
ingS tax on railroads, arguing that
Minnesota, with the per cent tax, is
below the average for the states of
Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. with whose
railroads this state is grouped. He ia
VorS a. 4 per cent tax. With the surplus
he expects to receive by this means and
through an economical management of
state institutions, he advises the i'm
of the state as well as the other state
institutions.
He recommends the preparation and
publication on state account of the
school books required in connection with
the free text book system. In the treat
ment of the insane he fayors some
change along the line of cottage system,
as it might be modified by local condi-
tionS. He also speaks in favor of a
board of control to oversee and direct
the management of state institutions
Other recommendations include the
substitution of salaries in place of fees
in certain big state offices, the bringing
of telephone companies in the state
under the Jurisdiction of the railroad
commission; abolish most of the system
of issuing railroad passes to public Off
Gals; the submission of legislation to
the people; the pushing of work on the
state capitol.
Retiring Gov. C1ough read his final
message which was simply a review of
the past two years in state affairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
FIGHT FOR FEES.
Ex-Sheriff Kepley and Deputy Shee-
han Both Want Sheriff's Fees.

Judge Hazen heard arguments today
In the case of Sheehan against Kepley
which is battle between ex-Sheriff
Kepley and one of his deputies over the
fees which are still due Kep1ey.
When Sheriff Kepley left the office he
owed Larry Sheehan, deputy in the
office nearly $500 salary. He was not
able to pay him and Sheehan garnisheed
the fees due Kepley from the county
Kepley claimed that the fees were ex-
empt' from garnishment but Probate
Judge Dolrnan decided that they could
be taken and the case was appealed to
Judge Hazen'S court.
A similar case was decided some time
ago when an effort was made to have a
receiver appointed for the salary of
Elections Commissioner Yount Judge
Hazen held that the salary of a public
officer is exempt from garnishment and
the fight over the Kepley fees is based
on that decision
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
REWARDS OF MERIT
To Be Given Out by the President in
Army Circles.

New York, Jan. "A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley has determined to
reward Colonel T. H. Barber, command
ing the First New York regiment, who
was sent to Honolulu druing the war.
Colonel Barber will be promoted to the
The secretary of war and the president
are much pleased with his conduct at
For the same reason it has been de-
termined to promote Colonel ]. B. Castle
regiment, who has seen arduous service
in Porto Rico in performing police duty.
American evacuation commission of Cuba
will be invited to inform the department
which he shall be assigned. The depart
ment of the Missouri, with headquarters
Wade, with the understanding that upon
the return of Major General Brooke the
latter officer shall be allowed to resume
1t is believed General Wade will prefer
he will be assigned to its command, with
headquarters in St Paul
Smelling and Sheridan, which will be left
Wlth9ut gaTT1sons on the departure of the
ippines. These posts will be continued,
and garrisons of companies of the Sew
enth infantry, stationed at Fort Wayne.
Ind, and Brady, Mich, will be formed
for them. Columbia barracks and Fort
Thomas will probably be recruiting rem
devious: 1t is generally understood in
army circles that practically all of the
quickly as troops are assigned to Cuba
and Porto Rico and the volunteer regf-
ments now in that section are mustered
out.
An ample number of vacancies exist for
the West Point cadets, who, in accord
war. will be graduated on February 1.
There are 20 members in the class. No
action has yet been taken by the admin
istration looking to the appointment of
civilians. After the cadets are taken
care of it will be necessary to provide sew
eral other regular appointments, and if
there should be any vacancies applica-
tions of civilians will receive consfdera-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
HENRY APPOINTED
He is Named as Governor Stanley's
Private Secretary.

Henry J. ALLEN of Ottawa has been
appointed private secretary to Cover
nor-elect w. E. Stanley. The appoint
ment was announced at Wichita last
night, after A. P: Wyatt had declined
to accept the place which was rendered
him by Mr.. Stanley.
The new administration will be in
augurated at noon next Monday and
Governor Stanley will keep his promise
not to enter the state house until he
goes to be inaugurated.
J. l. Bristow was private secretary
under Governor Morrill,. Mr.. Allen is
Bristow's special political protege and
edits his paper, the Ottawa Herald. To
the influence of Mr.. Bristow and Mr..
Leland, it is sai7, Mr.. Allen owes this
appointment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
EPISCOPAL CHOIR
Progressing Ably Under the Manage
ment of Canon Bywater.

The Cathedral church of this diocese
can now be proud of it's choir and the
music it renders. Those who attended
the services on Christmas day and last
Sunday, when the music was repeated,
could not fail to notice the classical
character of the repertoire of this choir
and the fine efficiency of it's rendition.
The communion was set in B fiat
throughout. The solos and quartettes
were finely rendered and the efforts of
the choir as a whole reached a splen-
did climax in the rendition of the
Gloria from Mozart's Twelfth Mass and
GounodS Nazareth" Under the
dictatorship of Canon Bywater the
Cathedral choir will compare very soon
with the very best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
MINNIE EVANS DEAD.
She and Her Sister Known in Theatri.
cal Circles as the eFrench Twins"

New York, Jan. 4.-Minnie Alice Ev-
ans, one of the sisters known as the
French twins" and the wife of Chas
E. Evans, proprietor of the Herald
Square theater, died suddenly at her
home in this city today. The greatest
reticence was manifested by the family
regarding the circumstances attending
Mrs. Evans death.
Mrs. Evans and her sister were stars
on the vaudeville stage IL years ago, or
more, being known as Minnie and Lena
French respectively. The last named
married ''Old Hoss'' Hoey who was Mr.
Evans partner in several plays that
were given all over the country, nota-
bly, "a Parlor Match
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
HE FOUND HIS UNIFORM.
Bugler Kline Receivers His Regimen
tails Which Were Stolen.

Sylvan Kline, ex-bugIer of the Third
Missouri volunteers, is the happiest man
in Topeka today. He found in a second
hand store his uniform which was
stolen from his room two weeks ago.
Kline now lives in Topeka and rooms
over a business house on Kansas ave-
nue.. When he found that his uniform
had been taken from his room he was
heart broken. Today when he was pass
ing a second hand store he saw the uni
form hanging in the show window. He
rushed to the police station out OF
breath and an officer went with him
and recovered it.
ct would not have taken $500 for that
uniform" said Kline today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
Death of c. r. Strauss.

c. r. Strauss, aged IS, died early this
morning at the home of his son, l. A.
Strauss, 1903 West Fifteenth street. The
funeral viii take place from the house
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
friends and relatives only are expected
to attend owing to the serious illness of
MRS. G. r. Strauss. All of the children
OF the family will be here to attend the
funeral They are Mrs. T. B. Bird of
Denver, DR.. L. NJ. Strauss and Mrs. An
ma Lukens of Alexandria, Ind, DR.. T.
q Strauss of Gibson City, Ill, and
Ghas; f.. a. E. and I. A. Strauss of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
seMy Soldier Bow Revived.

London, Jan. My Soldier Boy"
the farcica1 comedy by A. Maltby and
Frank Linde, which was originally
played at the Grand theater, Fulham
London, last July, has been revived at
the Criterion theater with new cast,
save that Mr.. Maltby and Miss Jennie
McNulty retained their original parts.
Weldon Grossmith in the title role
made brilliant success of a mirth pro-
voking part and he was ably played
up to by Miss JeffreyS as Miss Mendle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
To Be Commcnder in c.,,ar,.

Boston. Jan. 4.-Lieutenant Colonel Per-
cIVal Z. Pope, L. s. NJ. c.. marine com
nlander of the Charlestown navy yard
nas oeen ordered to hold himself in readi-
ness 10 proceed to Guam island in the
faclnc, TO command the land and naval
ttorees at that new station. First Lieu
tShant CHARLES c. Long, u. S. NJ c. also
OF this yard, will accompany him. The
aetaI OF marines to go out to the new
tain's guard. %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
italian Steamer Abandoned.

London, Jan. "A dispatch to LIoyd's
says the Italian steamer Vorwaertz, which
left Amsterdam on December Is and touch
ed at Cardiff on December 20, has been
abandoned near Trevose head on the west
Cornwall coast. She went ashore in the
gale that has been raging in the British
channel. Eleven of the crew who were
put off in boats were drowned Nine who
chung to the rigging were rescued by the
coaStguard Hfeboat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
PINCREE'S BEATEN.
His Candidate For SenatorQuits
the Race.

Detroit, Mich. Jan. A News spec
iaI from Lansing, Mich, says:
Albert Pack has issued a letter form
ally withdrawing from the senatorial
race. Everything had been staked on
the election of Carton to the speaker
ship. When he was defeated last night
in caucus Mr.. Pack conceded that moth
ing could prevent the reelection of
Senator Burrows and he did not care to
continue the fight merely for the sake
of making a showing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
Why They Hurried.

Madrid. Jan. 4.-The statement that the
Spaniards evacuated Iloilo in order to rem
der the situation difficult for the Ameri-
cans is positively denied The govern
ment, immedia te1y after the treaty had
been signed, ordered the Philippines evac-
uated asr0uickly as possible, in order to
avoid further bloodshed and to conform
TO the expressed wish of the Americans,
who were very exacting, especially in the
case of Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
Cold Wave Started Beyond Mountains

washington. Jan. 1.-THE storm central
Monday night on the Pacific coast moved
c With great eat rapiditty to Mnnesota and
rain in the lower Mississippi valley. The
temperature has fallen in the middle
Rocky mountain and the middle plateau
regions. and has remained stationary on
the Pacific coast, where it has been
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
Want Government Built Ships.

washington, Jan. 4.-The board of
trade of Vallejo, Cal, has sent letter
to the secretary of the navy and an
other to the house naval affairs COM
mittee urging that some of the new
ships for the navy be built at govern
ment navy yards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-For Kansas: Partly
cloudy; much colder; Thursday fair and
colder; northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04

RTc8toSb &rblSbb bAlAA DSOA
could not have been manufactured for less
than 81. 90.
The fund created Is divided equally betwssn
the family of the late Eugene Field and the fund
for the building of monument 20 the memory
the beloved poet of childhood. Address
Eugene Field Monument Souvenir Puma
(AIso at book stores) 1870 Monroe st.. Chicago
II you also wish 70 send postage enclose los.
"Mention State Journal as I'd. ts inserted -
our contribution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04

at Quincy school has been so poor that
the building could not be properly
heated and the coal delivered at HARM
son school has been very poor"
II moye' said Mr.. Griggs, that the
clerk instruct Mr.. Hughes that unless
we get coal according to the contract
that we will not receive any more. Lie
motion carried.
Mr. CLANCY. chairman of the special
school law committee, said: We find
that the law as in operation in Kansas
City for II mill tax limit and a special
levy of mills for buildings and repairs
is the law that is needed for Topeka.
The same law that applies to Kansas
e City would suit Topeka if the words
Cities of 10000 population, would be
changed to read 10000 population
The financial report for January 1 is
as follows:
Balance on hand. $14, 354 81
Receipts ...s- 1851
Insurance on policies can
celled. ............ 1UoU
Bank interest s...s.ss....s...., 81 III
5,1s7 50
Paid on warrants. .........: 10,444.S 81
Balance on hand and general
Bills allowed at meeting. 1,400 90
Warrants unpaid ............. LOO 90
Total ........................s $500 90
Balance general fund. 1852. II
Warrants .-............ ........ z,62S-O9
Balance in sinking fund Jan. S 2069. 50
This report shows almost $4,000 less
in the treasury at the beginning of 1899
than for the year previous. The differ
ence is accounted for by the extra eX-
penses of past year in way of maps,
music books and other expenses of fur
uishing school rooms.
Mr.. ]. H. Squires, in behalf of Lincoln
Post, asked for the use of the high
school assembly room next Sunday af-
ternoon for the mid year memorial SER
vices. General ]. K. Hudson is to de-
liver the address and will take issue
with General Gordon on some remarks
he made during his lecture. General
Hudson wished to speak in the same
building in which General Gordon made
the remarks that did not agree with
General Hudson's ideas. The request
was granted.
The bond of Clerk H. w. Farnsworth
for $1,000 was approved The bondsmen
were D. W. Nellis, H. w. Farnsworth
and w. NJ. Davidson.
A report from George w Crane
stated that he had sold 1875 of the old
school desks at slips and "a rear seats
at IS cents. His commission to be so
per cent The board will ask for a
more definite repOrf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04
GIVEN FREE

to each prison interested
in subscribing to the Eu-
gene Field Monument
Souvenir Fund. Subscribe
any amount desired. Sub
scrIptions as low as 81. 90
will entitle the donor to
this hadnsome volume
Icioth bound. SKID, as .
souvenir certificate OF sub
scription to fund. Book
contains a selection OF
Fields best and most rep
resentatiVe works. and il
ready for delivery.
But for the noble contrl-
button of the worlds
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-04

items intended for this column shout
be left at the KimbaIl Pig. Co.. before
clock in the morning.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-03-03
LULL FOLLOWS THE STORM.
Affairs Have Greatly 0uleted Down at
Manila.

MANILA, Feb. 25.-Despite the
threats of the Filipinos to burn the
business center, the inhabitants of
Manila were not disturbed last night.
Everything was equally quiet along
the rDe outside except for occasional
volleys from punches of the enemy at
various points.
The enemy was most active along
General Kings and General Over
shines line from the beach to Pasig,
but few volleys of musketry, supple
mented by shells from the Buffalo,
etfectually quoted them.
The foreign consuls met yesterday
to confer regarding commercial inter-
ests, but the result of their delib-
erations has not been communicated,
it is understood, to the American au-
thorities The British consul was not
present at the conference.
The shooting of two En- glishmen
and of Mr.. Argentine, manager of
the Andrews cotton mill, at Tondo on
Wednesday is generally regretted,
but it is admitted that it was
quite unavoidable. Instead of re-
naming in the stone basement during
the excitement occasioned by the fires
in the vicinity, the trio leaned from
an upper window. Their white suits
attracted the attention of the Amer
lean soldiers, who, believing them to
be natives, firing from the windows,
shot all three. Mr. Argentine is dead,
Mr.. c. E. Simpson is fatally wounded
and Mr. L. Haslam slightly.
BY permission of the authorities a
party of blue jackets is landed every
evening from the British cruiser Mar
cissus to act as special fire brigade
for wetting down the consulate and
banks, as precaution against incen-
diarism.