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The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
ENGINE MAKERS COMBINE.
The Corliss Plant Becomes the Nu-
cleus of the Combination.

>, New York. Feb. e.-The Times says:
Works at Providence, r. l., to i Syndi-
cate of capitalists was the first step in
td i G 1i & oa d iII1N WI
Germs in this country The COrliss works
Air Power company, as stated, although
several members of the latter are inter-
Power company may join the new com
bination.
]. H. Hoadley said that the syndicate
which purchased the Corliss works is
composed of several bankers and business
and that the Cramps hold the largest in
terest in it. He admitted that both
Interested in the venture.
The property was bought outright"
heirs was cleared IA ana they have nothing
more to do with the works. The acquisf-
ment of about 81, 800. 900. The deal is the
commencement of a combination of the
T8ted states There are tWe3a eonces r
which by combining can control the en-
to large extent, abroad also. OF these
eight have already practically agreed to
much difference whether the others join
or not, but the probability is that every
mandatory will come in
The president Of the new company will
The directors will be Edwin S. Cramp. the
shipbuilder; who is president of the Green
Lewis Nixon. W. H. knight. former chief
engineer OF the General Electric company,
now cnleI engineer Oh the American Air
Power company. and Charles A. Lieb.
owner of the Washington, D. c., railways
and electric lighting plants. Each of the
companies joining the combination will
also have a. representative on the board.
The ultimate capital will of course de-
pend upon the value of each concern that
comes in, but it probably will approximate
S29: 100000 Extensive manufacturing works
will be constructed either in New York or
New Jersey. but the location has not yet
been definitely decided upon.
Meanwhile we can make a good start
with the Corliss works and the Greene and
WheelOck factories will probably soon be
running in conjunction with the Provi-
dence plant; The Corliss works are. the
largest in the world and employ about
100 men. The company has just secured
a contract from the Boston Elevated Rail-
way company for the biggest steam en-
gine ever built: 1t will weigh about 500
tons and its horsepower will be 1900.
Some idea of the size of it can be gathered
when it is remembered that the famous
COrlisS Centennial engine. which is now
being operated at the Pullman car works
al Pullman. Ill, is only 1,40O horsepower.
THE motive which has prompted the
combination of the engine builders is the
success of compressed air as a motor
power"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Joseph Forsyth, United Mine Workers.
Frontenac-
Yale. : -
Edward Keegan, United Mine Workers.
John Halliday. United Mine Workers.
a b. Blue, j. B. I. L. of A, Kansas
L I H + XiiSan. WXiaigSner. J. 3. I. Y. Lesy,enworth-
N B. McCannon, BARRIERS association,
n. Wolf, BARRIERS association. Topeka
BRUCE Barnes, BARRIERS association,
r. Davis, F. L. U, Leavenworth.
Robert Gilmen, U. NJ. w. of A, Scran-
z, c. Overman. U. M. w. of A. Coal
Harry Bonsfeld, U. NJ. w. of A., Min
J. j. Sullivan, U. NJ w. of A. Nelson.
John Slocum, L. B. of B., Kansas City.
= =; coleman Carpenters and Joiners,
s. B: Weaver, Carpenters and Joiners.
A. T: Holland. Trades assembly. Kan
H. P; Miller, Trades and Labor assem-
Sol Summerfield Trades and Labor
council, Ieavenworth.
Cooper NJ. Long, Bricklayers' and Ma
sons union, Topeka.
W; L ~. Holcomb, Building Laborers'
W, J. Blaine, w. L. A. johnson. John
F. Hughes. Salt Workers union. Hutch
J. X. Paul. s. I. Meseraul. Joseph Ma
grath, F. l. y, Kansas City:
a11at93, lanes n: PERKINS, Retail Clerks union,
Roy OTIS, Retail Clerks union, Kansas
p. e. Cook and H R. Jones, A. r. U,
3ReNI' ". j. Wright. Amalgamated Timers
association. Kansas City.
F. j. Boyle: Miners. Leavenworth.
r: 7. Williamson, U. NJ. w. of A.,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
ROCKEFELLER MAKES GOOD
Report is That He Has Paid 100000,
Real Money, in Compromis-
ing a Suit.

Cleveland, O.. Feb. 6-It is said that
John D. Rockefeller has offered $500, 900
In cash to James Corrigan of this city
rather than contest the civil suit filed
against him by Corrigan. If the COM
promise is accepted it will probably be
the largest sum ever paid in settlement
of a personal civil suit out of court in
this county.
COrrigan alleges that the Standard Oil
magnate took advantage of him and in
duced him to dispose of $500 shares of
Standard Oil stock with a. loss to him
of 81 500, 600 as a result of inability to
receive the benefits Of dividends and
appreciated value of oil. The case has
been before arbitrators in New York for
several days.
A number of years ago James and
John COrrigan, brothers, conducted a
small business in Cleveland as refiners
of oil. The Standard bought their busi-
ness, partial payment being made in
Standard stock. James Corrigan bOr-
rowed considerable money from John
D. Rockefeller, putting up as collateral
2 500 shares of Standard Oil stock.
Some time afterward, when a settle
rnent of the loan was being arranged,
Corrigan turned over his stock at 1872
this transaction serving, of course. to
1iquidate the obligation standing
against Corrigan.
Corrigan later sued Rockefeller,
claiming that he, as officer Of the com
pany kept from him knowledge of the
enormous dividends about to be de-
clared.
since sale dividends of 90 per cent
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
HOUSE SPURRED Up.
To Get to Work Earlier in the
Week


When the house adjourned Saturday
afternoon it decided to break it's usual
rule and meet at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. 1t has been the custom to adjourn
early on Saturday and not meet again
till 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon in
order to allow the members to spend
Sunday at home, but as the house has
accomplished practically nothing thus
far the house decided it ought to get to
work.
When Speaker Osborn called the
house to order this morning, however,
there were almost as many empty
chairs as there were members present
in fact the roll call showed a bare
quorum. The most of the members
who were present were from the short
grass country who lived too far from
Topeka to go home over Sunday.
There were very few bills or petitions
introduced into the house this morn
ing. What petitions there were dealt
with several different petitions. There
were the old stand bys-protests
against resubmission and barber bill
petitions, and in addition there We're
petitions asking for the passage of the
bill compelling the appointment of
woman on the board of charities, for
the travelling library bill, and for the
Quindaro industrial school bill
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
TO FOLLOW AGoNCILLo.
Other Members of Filipino Junta to
Go to Canada

Washington, Feb. 6.-The remaining
members of the Filipino junta-Sixto
Lopez, Agoncillo's secretary, and Juan
Luna and Jose Losada-it is believed
here will be enroute for Montreal to
Join AgonciIlo before the day is over.
This forenoon they were making prep
arations for departure. Agoncillo's room
at the Arlington hotel was finally given
up by the junta today, but at that time
Lopez gave no intimation when he and
his associates would vacate their quar-
ters Lopez today sought to evade in
terviews and said there was nothing
that could be said at this time.
Il have every confidence" said he,
'in the Justice of the American senate
as to our rights According to your
laws the laws of the United States, the
Philippine islands can not be annexed.
The military occupancy must be re-
leased"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
THE NEW FARMERS PARTY
A Chicago Paper Hears It is Being
Organized in Kansas.

Chicago, Feb. 6.-The Record says:
Farmers in Connecticut, New York, New
Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, South Dakota,
Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas,
Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, Arkansas
and California are forming state
branches of the proposed new national
farmers party, and are preparing to
send representatives to the national
executive committees meeting which
is shortly to be called by the projectors
of the new party movement at Avon,
this state. The meeting will probably
be held in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
CROWD TO SEE HIM.
Prof. Johnstone Performing Cures
IN Kansas CITY. Kan.

Prof. Paul Alexander Johnstone's
business rooms, which are located in
Kansas City, Kansas, for the time be-
ing, are crowded day and night by pa
tients who seek the celebrated enigma
in order that they may have their
health restored them. Nervous wrecks,
people suffering from insomnia, and
victims of nervous prostration physi-
cal or mental debility, restIessness ,dys-
pepsia, weaknesses in either sex. habit
ual constipation, nervousness, kidney
and bladder difficulties, and similar dis
eases, wherein the nerve structure is
involved, throng to him throughout the
day and even into the night.
The fame of Prof. Johnstone's great
nerve treatment has spread throughout
the state, and almost in every instance
his patients have tried every treatment
and remedy available, without obtain
ing more than temporary relief. Some
have Travelled, some have visited the
springs, and others have been under
the care of competent specialists. The
greatest mystery prevails how it is
Prof. Johnstone really accomplishes his
marvellous cures. 1t is a we'll known
fact that the ingredients used by him
cannot be obtained in the apothecary
establishments, and it is also well
known that some of the ingredients
used by him are manufactured espec-
tally for him.
The treatment may be taken at home
and just as specific results obtained as
though a personal interview were to be
had. For information as regards the
great nerve remedy all letters of in
quiry should be addressed to Prof. Paul
Alexander Johnstone Topeka. Kansas,
Box 1856, and they should contain re-
turn postage, else they are very apt in
deed to find the waste basket, for Prof.
Johnstone's mail is very voluminous.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
THE GRIP AT COURT.
German Court Ball Nearly
Broken Up by 1t.

Berlin, Feb. 6.-Inf1uenza is epidemic
here and many of the public officials
are suffering from the disease, includ-
ing Baron Won Buelow, the minister of
foreign affairs.
The chief states attorney, Won Moos,
is dead Prince George of Prussia is
recovering.
Half of the guests invited to the last
court ball were unable to attend Ow-
ing to the fact that they were suffering
from influenza.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Notice. Democrats.

There will be a meeting of the Demo-
cratic city central committee Tuesday
evening Feb. Z, at 7:30 p. m, at Dem
ocratic F1ambeau hall, to make ar
rangements for spring elections.
LEE JONES, Chairman.
c. Max CLAuDY. Secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Colde t of the Winter.

Denver, Feb.6.-This morning was the
coolest of the winter in Denver The
weather bureaus thermometer at 7:30
a. m. registered 21 degrees below zero.
Cheyenne, Wyo., reported 2S below zero.
The weather is fair, but there are no
indications of a decided change in tenn
TlRra fl1ra-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Gard of Thanks.

In behalf of my mother and myself 1
desire to express our gratitude to our
many friends who so kindly assisted us
and also to those who so generously
offered their help and sympathy during
my fathers illness and at the time of
his funeral. Very gratefully.
FRANK T. OAKLEY.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Social Calendar.

NONDAY-Mrs. D. P. Paxton is enter
tanning at thimbles this afternoon
TJJESDAY-Mrs. James B. Hayden VIII
give a thimble party at her home on
Van Buren street.
NvEDNESDAY-T library hall party,
one of the largest social affairs of the
season will take place "Wednesday
evening. Mrs j. F. Daniels will en-
tertain at thimbles at her rooms IN
the VeaIe block. complimentary to
Miss Ross of Evanston, Ill.
THIJRSDAY-Mrs. A A. GODDARD will
entertain at cards in the afternoon
Mrs Daniels will give a second thln-
HE Dartv complimentary to Miss Ross.
The Informal club dance will take
place Thursday evening instead OF
Friday.
FRIDAY-Mrs c. r. Hudson and Mrs.
w. J. Black are arranging for a Thin
BILE party at the home of Mrs. Hudson
The Viennese club will dance in the
evening
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Liberal Party's New Leader.

London. Feb 6.-At meeting of the Lib
eraI members of parliament at the Reform
club, the Right Hon. Sir Henry Campbell
Ireland and later secretary of state for
war. elected to succeed Sir Vernon
Harcourt as leader of the Liberal party
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
Mrs. w. w. Gavitts Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs w. w. Gavitt
will be held at the family residence, 80
East Fifth street, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m
All friends are invited.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

have been paid. and the stock has gone
to $3.50 per share.
When the attorney general of Ohio be-
gan his investigation of the Standard
Oil company Mr. Rockefeller, it is said,
proposed to compromise
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

Rev V. P. Welch of Chicago will
preach at the Divine Healing mission,
corner Fourth and Jackson, Wednesday
at 7-3O
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
$2O,OOO,OOO FOR SPAIN
Is Carried by the Completed sundry
Civil Bill

appropriation bill, completed this noon by
the house committee on appropriations
carries $40, 900 ito carry out the obliga-
tions of the treaty between the United
bill appropriated $40. .927, ,3Ol.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. BAL
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
CLOSING Out Our China

To close this department entirely we
will give one-third off on these goods.
c. H. MORRISON, sos Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

New pupils will be received into the
Kindergarten Training School. Apply
TO Mrs. T. Z. Bowman, 221 W. 10th ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

We will wash your colored shirts ana
guarantee colols from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia w. Sth.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

BY Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith. Drum
Corps Band of IrumpeterS and Orchestra of 20
under the leadership of Paul Steindorff
Eugene Cow1es, Richard Golden, Joseph
Herbert. Joseph Cawthorn. Frank RuShwOrth.
Paul Nicholson. w. T.. Rochester. Marguerite
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06
NEW CRAWFORD THEATER.


ONLY-MONDAY,
ALICE NIELSEN OPERA co. in "THE FORTUNE TELLER"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-02-06

For time tables folders. illustrated books
pamphlets descriptive of the territory trayersec
call on
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17
GARDNER VS.. HOPKINS.

The Peoples Athletic Club has sched-
uled for Monday night, February 9th,
one of the strongest boxing carnivals
that could be obtained just at this time.
with the possible exception of Tom
Sharkey. Manager Fennesy will offer
his patrons on this date Clever Oscar
Gardner and Joe Hopkins, the Buffalo
featherweight. Gardeners many friends
an this city have eagerly watch
ed this plucky little fellows march to
the front, and it is a safe prediction
that he will be enthusiastically received
when he enters the ring here. Gardner
is giving away weight in this match
with Hopkins, allowing the latter to
come in at 1876 pounds at the ringside.
Gardner met Hopkins a few months
since, and one Of the fiercest twenty
round battles ever witnessed was the
result. Gardner was given the decis-
ion, but Hopkins claimed to have had
the better of it. Hopkins is a strong,
well built colored lad, with a chest n
shoulders a la Walcott, and he will
give the willy Oscar a hard battle.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17
PECULIAR POISONS.
GENERATED IN THE HUMAN iBoDy
The Result of Imperfect Digestion OF
Food.

Food.
Every living thing, plant or an
imal, contains within itself the
germs of certain decay and death.
In the human body these germs
of death lcalled by scientists Ptom-
aines), are usually the result of i'm
perfect digestion of food: the result
of Indigestion or dyspepsia.
The stomach, from abuse, weak
ems, does not promptly and thor
oughly digest the food. The result
is a heavy, sodden mass which fer
ments (the first process of decay
poisoning the blood, making it thin,
weak and lacking in red corpuscles;
poisoning the brain causing head
aches, pain in the eyes.
Bad digestion weakens the heart,
causing palpitation and finally
bringing on disease of this very i'm
portant organ.
Poor digestion poisons the kid
neys, causing Bright's disease and
diabetes.
And this is so because every or
gan, every nerve depends upon the
stomach alone for nourishment and
renewal, and weak digestion shows
itself not only in loss of appetite
and flesh, but in weak nerve and
muddy complexion.
The great English scientist, Hulk
ley, said the best start in life is a
sound stomach. Weak stomachS
fail to digest food properly, because
they lack the proper quantity of
digestive acids (lactic and hydroch-
loric) and p~eptogenic products; the
most sensible remedy in all cases
of indigestion, is to take after each
meal one or two Of Stuart's Dys-
peptic Tablets, because they supply
in a pleasant, harmless form all the
elements that weak stomachs lack.
The regular use of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets will cur any form
of stomach trouble except cancer of
the stomach.
They increase flesh, insure pure
blood, strong nerves, bright eyes
and clear complexion, because all
these result only from wholesome
food we'll digested.
Nearly all druggists sell Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets at so cents full
sized package or by mail by enclos-
ing price to Stuart Co, Marshall,
Mich, but ask your druggist first.
A little book on stomach diseases
mailed free. Address Stuart Co.,
Marshall, Mich.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17
NO DANGER YET.
Very Little Rain Fell in the Upper
Valleys Yesterday--Lots of Time
Yet for Rivermen to Prepare for
the Break-Up--A Flood Not An
ticipated.

Special to the Register.
Pittsburg, Pa, February 16.-Mid-
night.-Riyermen breathed more freely
this afternoon and evening as they
scanned the weather reports. During
the forenoon they had been advised
that the expected rain had begun fall
ing in the Monongahela valley, and the
river was beginning to rise. In this
city dark clouds followed by a sprinkle
of rain during the afternoon caused
owners of boats lying in the ice-bounI
Ohio to wire those in charge of the
craft that the forerunner of disaster
had made its appearance.
The rain hardly amounted to a driz-
zle and o 10 passed off. Morgantown,
Greensboro and Brownsville reported
light rain, but not enough to cause any
alarm. No rain fell in the Allegheny
valley, but the warm weather caused
a thaw and the river is beginning to
rise. An hour before midnight heavy
cOluuS OVER IitCopui5 anu a SUI Al5ht
wind indicated rain here during the
night.
At Davis Island dam the Ohio was
still stationary. Fears of the rivermen
were quoted with the statement that
there was no immediate sign of a gen
eral breakup of the ice.
Capt. W. ". O'Neil said: Just now
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17
BOXING NOTES.

Tommy West has consented to tackle
Dick O'Brien in Buffalo some time in
March in a twenty round bout.
1t was said yesterday that Tommy
West has agreed to meet Jack Bonner
before the Lenox A. c., on February
%, in a twenty-round bout.
Terry McGoyern has been matched
to box Freddy Snyder before the Non
pareil A. c., Philadelphia, on Feb
ruary Is. The contest is limited to six
rounds.
Billy Murray has matched Jack Will
Jams, OF New Orleans, to meet BLACK
Critic in a limited round bout at one
of the clubs within two weeks.
Al. HEREFORD says that when Joe Cans
gets well he will match him against
the winner of the Erne-Hawkins con
test, which is to come off in Frisco on
March l.
Spike Sullivan's next encounter will
be with Otto Sieloff, the Chicago light
weight. The meeting will be held in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

Pitcher Jones, of the Clevelands, is own
er of a cigar store in Albuquerque, n. NJ.
Manager Hanlon says he does not want
Martin Bergen, nor did he make an offer
for the Boston pitcher.
The Plant system of railroads is anxious
to have the Reds train at Tampa, Fla.
If proper inducements are offered, the
Reds will go there.
Jack Stivetts has requested Pat Tebeau
to choose him when the st. Louis team is
reorganized in the spring. Pat will make
no promises.
Fred Clarke thinks the Colonels have as
good a anc for the pennant as have
the Chicagos. Clarke has still the en-
thusiasm of youth-and the poor judg-
ment.
Bill LANCE threatens to bring a trunkful
of soubrette Autographs to Hudson, N. NJ.
to paste on the dolby" buildings. They
will remind him of civilization
Tom LOTUS is said to have formed {.
syndicate to purchase the st. Louis CLUB
when it is put up for sale. There is little
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17

Another combination of manufacture
ers which is quite asst in scope was
entered into at Pittsburg yesterday.
Like the other combines which have
either been consummated or are in the
first stages Of their progress, it seeks
to control all the product of factories
Of certain lines Of goods throughout the
entire United States. In it are inter
ested one, and possibly two, Wheeling
industries of considerable magnitude.
The nam of the new corporation is
the Pipe Machine and Manufacturing
Company, and it may be said to be the
very latest combination among iron,
steel and tin plate manufacturers, or
rather the consumers of such metals in
the making of corrugated iron for roof
ing, steel ceilings, tin spouting, etc.
The new concern also embraces all
the lead pipe and tin pipe manufac-
turers of the country and plants pro-
ducing a variety of articles similar 10
those above named.
1t is definitely known that the Wheel
ing Corrugating Works is a member OF
the combination, and possibly the
plant of Caldwell & Peterson may be-
come a factor, if indeed there is not al
ready an understanding to that effect.
Alexander Glass, secretary OF the
Wheeling Corrugating Works, has been
elected secretary of the new corpora
ton.
At yesterdays meeting represent
atives of thirty manufacturers through
out the United States We're in attend
ance. The following officers were
chosen: President, Charles d. Clark,
Peoria, Ills; Vice President, Benjamin
P.Obdyke, Philadelphia; Secretary,
Alexander Glass, Wheeling, W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-02-17
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
Movements of Citizens and The Arrival
and Departure OF Strangers.

Miss Inez Smith is improving from
her serious illness of the past two
weeks.
William Sedan, son of Expressman
Sedan, who was burned on the face
and hands some time ago, is able TO be
out again.
Constable T. c. Darby, who has been
lying i'll at the City Hospital for sew
eral days past, expects to be discharged
from that institution the first OF next
week.
Geo. Menkemeller returned last night
from Pittsburg, where he attended the
wedding of Mr.. Harry Bauer and Miss
Carrie Lippert, at the residence Of the
bride on Duquesne avenue, Allegheny,
Wednesday evening.
C. r. Norman, an oil man of Man
nington, who has been taking treat
ment at Haskins' Hospital, returned
home yesterday.
A. w. Kennon, Esq, a prominent at
torney Of st. Clairsville, stopped over
night at the Mcclure.
Persons from nearby towns in the
city: w. z. Roe, Jno. Moist and wife,
Marietta; w. II. Froye, GAINESVILLE.
H. l.. OAAtl NOOA lt1b gtoltihdS IOE II
two weeks pleasure trip to P~ittsburg
and Cumberland.
West Virginians at the hotels-Mc-
Lure: ]. d. Horthrop, Spencer. Wind
sor: ID. G. Patterson, Charleston: Mrs.
C. E. Wash, Sistersyille; II. G.. Porter,
J. T. Monroe, J. F. Lewis, PIT. Pleasant;
c. S. Smith, Amos; r. e. Hileman, r..
F. Stewart, Parkersburg. Howell: II.
E. Kellog, Elk Fork; w. r. Sands, J..
3. Sands and wife, Grafton. Stamm:
Jno. c. Palmer, We1lsburg; o. n. Koen,
Warrington; Ed. Roach, A. Greer, NJ.
c. Hagan. Sistersville
Miss Fannie Wheat is the guest OF
friends at Parkersburg.
Mrs. Geo. X. Wheat and son Law
rance returned yesterday from Charles
ton, where they have been for the past
week.