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The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
RATIFIED.
The House Slate as Force asted
in the Journal
Was Chosen by the Republican
Caucus Last Night.
OTHER MATTERS
Not Settled as to Policy, Etc.,
Left Over
For a Caucus to. Be Held Later
in the Week.

The Republican members of the house
of representatives started in the work of
the regular session as did the Populists
for the special session, by holding a eau
Gus in the new library rooms at the state
house. This caucus caused quite a hitch
in the arrangements for the reception, as
it was understood the new rooms, which
are said to be finest in the west, were to
be open to the public in attendance at the
reception to Governor Stanley and the
naming state officers.
The slate published in the Journal last
night went through. Mr. Burtons candi-
dates were elected in every instance, not
a representative of any other faction be-
ing accorded recognition.
The officers of the house elected today,
selected in the caucus last night, are as
follows:
Temporary speaker-Major J. B. Rem
Speaker-Judge j. S. Osborn of Saline
county.
Speaker pro tem-F. NJ. Benefiel of
Chief clerk-Chas. E. Lobden of. Lane
county.
Sergeant-at-a A Thompson
Doorkeeper-F. S. johnson of Washing
ton county.
Docket clerk-C T. Hosttler of Cloud
county.
Chaplain-Colonel Allen Buckner of
PostmistressSMrs. Liebe D. Schaum of
Douglas county.
Assistant postmaster-Fred Lewis of
Marion county.
The caucus reassembled at 9 o'clock this
morning for the transaction of routine
business and to discuss the line of policy
upon this subject has not been completed
at this time, but will be reached later in
Now that the speakership contest is out
of the way the contest for sta te printer
IS on and will be disposed of at Joint
cans Thursday night.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
SUFFERING FOR MEAT.
Germaay's Restrictive Policy Toward
American Meats Only Hurts
the German Poor

Washington, Jan. 10.-The restrictions
Imposed by Germany upon the importa-
ton of meat are producing the results
which might be expected, says Consul
Albert at Brunswick There is a loud
about the high prices and scarcity of
meat. The consul quotes from Ger
man newspaper to show that since the
Introduction Of swine, the use of meat
among the worl1men has diminished
one-third. Whenever a piece of meat
comes on the family table it is so small
that it only sufffceS for the satisfaction
of the man. The present conditions, it
is predicted, will work an injury to the
capacity for labor and the power of en-
durance of the growing generation The
consul quotes from petitions from the
German butchers to show the extent of
the demand for an abatement of the
meat exclusion laws and then says:
1T is apparent from these extracts
that the population in Germany is in
creasing more rapidly than the means
of subsistence. In regard to the supply
of meat, there can be no question; Ger
many can not supply the demand.
In my opinion, Germany is rapidly
reaching the position held by England
before the abolition of the corn laws
Under the influence of a protective tar
in industrial enterprises has increased
immensely. Germany now rivals the
United States and England in manufac-
lures, but, unlike the United States, it
has not the provisions and breadstuffs
for it's home consumption, with a sur
plus for other nations"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
TO MAKE ALL THE CARBONS
Combine to Control the Entire Manu-
facture of Them.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-The Record says:
The National Carbon company will be
organized about January 16 under the
laws of New Jersey, with a capital of
SIC, 900, 900, $4,500, 600 of which will be in
Z per cent non cumulative preferred
and So, 5000 600 in common stock. The cor
poration will absorb the principal man.
ufacturers of carbon supplies, particu-
1arly electric light carbons, carbon
brushes for motor and electric light car
bons for various kinds of smelling pur-
poses.
The companies to be taken include all
the active carbon industry of the Uni
ted States and Canada and three
fourths Of the carbon industry of the
world.
The following men will serve upon the
board of directors of the permanent or
ganization with two directors yet to be
named:
w. H. Lawrence, president National
Carbon company, Cleveland; Myron T.
Herrick, Cleveland; James Parmalee,
president Cleveland Electric IlIuminat-
ing company; James Humbird, president
Washington Carbon company, Pitts
burg; E. d. Dickey, Jeanette, Pa, pres
ident Farady Carbon company; Webb
c. Hayes, Cleveland, O.; J. c. Van Blar-
com. St. Louis
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
RAILROAD NEWS.
The Rock Island Styled the
ssNeW Omaha Flyer"
Incidents Of It's Start From
Chicago to Omaha.
MAKES RECORD TIME.
Train Made UpO f Baggage, Chair
and Pullman Car.
Hauled by One of the Powerful
Engines No. 1,1O2.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-The Rock Island
has set the pace for fast time between
Chicago and Omaha, as was shown by
the dispatches last evening. Further
particulars are given today:
The Rock Island train, while carry
ing less mail than it's competitors to the
west. has an advantage over the other
two in that it%carried passengers, to-
gether with the mail. Its initial trip
was made with a combination baggage
and day coach, a chair and a Pullman
car. The mail was carried in the bag
gage department.
. The first train was drawn by one of
the eight powerful locomotives built by
the road during the last two years and
is known as No. 1,102. 1t is built for
speed, and it's great boilers are on the
wedge shape plan that cuts the wind
and reduces the friction of the atmos-
phere to a minimum. Its driving wheels
are six and one-half feet high, but the
steam cylinder and driving rods are
propelled by force that equalizes the
engine with some of the big SeVen-foOt
driving wheels in point of speed.
From it's headlight streams the bril-
Hancy of an electric arc light and a
of light projects it 5000 feet in front of
the engine, and the reflection from the
fiaring sides throws out less brilliant
light that, spreading like a fan, lights
feet on either side of the track.
Assistant General Manager Allen,
who was on the train, declares that no
one knows how fast the big engines can
go, for no engineer ever yet had the
nerve to crowd them. These engines
are not so big and not so heavy as the
flyers of the competing lines. No. 1101,
which started with the train that made
the famous fast run to Denver last
May, is a type of them all. She stands
fifteen feet and six inches to the top of
the stack.
The tank of the tender holds 1000 gal
Ions of water, and with it's full compile
ment of eight tons of coal it weighs
$4,000 pounds. The locomotive weighs
125,0O0 pounds.
A. ]. Hit, general superintendent of
the Rock Island, made the trip as far
as Englewood and the following Off
GERS of the road made the run through
to Omaha:
E. J. Mcleod, assistant general pas
senger agent; W. I. Allen, assistant
general manager; George F. Wilson.
superintendent of motive power; c. L.
Nichols, superintendent of the Illinois
division, and J. c. gSikles, trainmaster-
James F. Costello was conductor of
the train and T. Donvan, fireman. c.
X Prouty was in charge Of the Pull
man car.
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SOLUTION OF POVERTY.
General Manager Frey Sees It in the
Arkansas Valley Salvation Army
Colony.

Denver, Jan 1O.-The News says:
General Manager j. ]. Frey of the San
ia Fe road arrived in the city yesterday
morning in company with a party OF
leading officials of the system. The
party travels in a magnificent special
train and is making a trip of inspection
over all the lines of the road as tar west
as Albuquerque and south to the Gulf
of Mexico. The trip is being made at
this time so that plans may be put IN
motion for large improvements as soon
as the frost is out of the ground In the
spring.
The year we are now entering
upon" said Mr.. Frey in an interesting
talk concerning the railway, us one or
the most promising the west has ever
known. So far as the Santa Fe road
is concerned, it will in all probability
be one of the most prosperous years in
it's history. We have made trip
through the valley Of the Arkansas
where extensive improvements are in
contemplation. The valley is a remark
ably attractive location for agricul-
turists and stock raisers and our peo-
pie will devote special attention this
winter in preparing publications cali
ing attention to the immense poss1blli-
ties of that favored region. We stopped
at the Salvation army colony, and II
there were any skeptics in the party.
their doubts quickly vanished after see
ing the neat cottages and the general
air of thrift and contentment that pre-
walls in this colony. That colony is
solution of the poverty questions. The
movement Oh lIllullSTdhlS l1to tue val
ley is now in progress at a lively rate
and promises to increase greatly before
spring.
In Denver" said Mr.. Frey. 1--WE
hope soon to put in the block system of
signals. Our road is being improved
in many ways. The work of rock ball
lasting the track will be carried on with
great vigor all the year and the main
line as far west the Pacific coast
will be put in condition as nearly per-
feet as possible. OF course we expect
a greatly increased passenger and
freight traffic after our line reaches
San Francisco, which will be about the
middle of July. In the meantime the
work is being done which will enable
the Santa Fe to meet competition from
every quarter. We are receiving new
motive power of the most improved
make at the rate of five engines weekly,
and new passenger and freight cars are
being turned out as fast as the shops
can meet the demand"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
SANGUILLYSEEKS TROUBLE
Struts About With His Insignia On,
Contrary to Lud1ow's Orders.

Havana IAN 1O-Major General Ludlow,
military governor of the department OF
Havana, recently requested the CUBAN
general Julio Sanguilly, to stay OUTSIDE
the city. or. in the event of his entering it
not to wear his uniform in pubNc san
guilty was informed in writing that ne
would be severely dealt with in the event
curTe1 at the Aibisu theater a few nights
ago when with a party of friends, he al
most provoked q physica! conhict Win
two members of the municipal police VINO
had not saluted him. General Ludlow sent
q COPY of the letter to General Mayia Rod
Tiguez, Sanguilly's superior, ana " Is m uiI-
derstood that General Rodriguez also eau
But today he has been seen about the
city conspicuous in a white duck Sult ana
wide brimmed Panama hat, wearing tne
three gold stars of a major genera. AZ AZ
tended by eight or ten frlends; cufilhg iiig ms ms
long gray mustache and twisting ms I'M
perial, he has been ostentauously posing III
the cafes. utterly without regard 10 Cen
TO be looking for trouble. Though unpop-
ular with the Cuban chiefs, he has large
following among the lower classes Ihe
attention of General Rodriguez will be
called to this obStreperouS DehaNior ana II
is considered better to let his own people
La Lucha today publishes a dispatch
from Naguayajay, near Caibar1en. prov
Jrday the Cubans there killed an old man
formerly in the employ of the Spanish au7
Maxine Gomez promptly arrested six
members of his staff who were concerned
in the killing and turned them over to the
municipal authorities at Caibarien.
Surgeon General Sternberg devoted yes
terday and the greater part Of Of today to to
The proceedings against DR.. c. c. Jo-
life. the discharged army contract sur
geon who was arrested on Saturday by the
United States authorities on the charge of
wearing the United States uniform and
failing to report case of infectious dis
ease, were dismissed today and DR.. Jo-
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The organization of both houses of the
special session was continued.
Washington, jan 10.-Second Assistant
Engineer W. ]. Sedgwick of the revenue
cutter service has been dismissed from the
dent.
Victoria. B. c.. Jan. 1O.-News is receiv-
ed from Vladivostock that Swedish geo.
graphical expedition searching for Andree
ed in the Lena Delta.
Washington. Jan. 10-Secretary. Hay. who
has been confined in his house for several
days with touch of the grip, is slightly
better today and was able to spend some
time at the state department.
Washington, Jan. 10.-Ex-Secretary Day
and Mrs. Day arrived in Washington to-
day and went Immediately to the White
concerning International matters.
Pitt;sbgrg ;s Pa, Jan. 1e;.Jack McClelland
featherweights, fought thirteen hot rounds
last night at Homestead Mcclellan re-
eeiyed d the decision before the thirteenth M
arm and could not proceed.
Munich, Jan. 1O.-The death is announced
burg, who, on November q. 1870 at YER YER
sailles, concluded the treaty by which Ba-
northern Germany, Immediately followed
by the recognition of King William of
Prussia as the head of the new German
empire
St. Johns, N. F., Jan. 1o.--The French
steamer filled rapidly and became a total
seven other members of the crew were
rescued, but were nearly dead from ex
postlre.
tanooga Pastors association today passed
resolutions protesting against seating Com
he is a polyga,mIist The The association is
fR eif~ q Roberts d gs Seated a IN
tanooga from 1888 to 1886 as president of
the southern states mission of the Nor
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
ALL FOR OUR SAKE.
German Meat Inspection Bill was In
tended to Benefit America.

Berlin, Jan. 10.-The Cologne Gazette
today discussing the proposed meat in
spection bill, takes the view that the
measure will be in no way detrimental
but rather advantageous to American
meats. 1t instances the uniform regu-
lation covering Importation for the
whole of Germany, whereby foreign
meat is inspected at the frontier and
not submitted to further inspection, and
says this removes all the ground for the
American complaints against repeated
inspections.
Whatever use the Bundesrath may
make of the powers conferred upon it,
it need not cause Americans anxiety,
the Cologne Gazette continues, adding:
IF the Americans as indicated, in
the resolutions of congress entertained
the idea of adopting retaliatory meas
ures against Germany, it is to be hoped
that in their final decisions they will
recognize the spirit of conciliation and
regard for their interests with which
the new German meat inspection bill
was drafted"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
MEAT BUSINESS HURT.
By Discussion Growing Out of the
Army Contracts.

Washington. Jan. 1O.-Secretary Will
son has directed Chemist Wiley of the
department of agriculture to purchase
canned meat in the open market here,
the products of the same concerns as
furnished it to the government during
the war, and to make analysis of the
cans contents, to determine if they were
treated with chemicals. This action on
the part of Secretary Wilson is wholly
voluntary. The inquiry is now in pro-
gress and prompt publicity will be given
the results Department officials are
confident that the beef as furnished un-
der the contracts was wholesome and
pure. They say that the attacks made
on the beef even if not sustained, will
cost the meat interests in this country
an amount equal to the cost of the en-
tire war and furnish material in the
future for the opposition of those coun-
tries which have been all along fighting
the admission of American beef pro-
ducts. The secretary says there is no
doubt that the discussion of the allega-
tions made will give a setback to the
negotiations that have been making for
years for removal of European restric-
ttonS on our products.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
TRAIN RECORDS.
One More Reported on the Santa Fe
From La Junta to Dodge City.

In view of the present interest in fast
railroad time by reason of the compete
tion for mail contracts, the record made
by the last Santa Fe California limited
train eastbound from La Junta, Colo,
to Dodge City, Kan, is interesting.
late and made the run of a fraction
over 202 miles to Dodge City in three
hours and 46 minutes, reducing the de-
layed time almost so minutes and run
ming at an average of 53.6 miles an
hour. From Syracuse to Garden City
the highest running time was accom-
plished and the distance was covered at
a speed of 63.7 miles an hour. With the
deduction of the time lost in taking
water and cleaning the fire, the actual
running time of the train was nearly
a mile minute
The stretch of track from La Junta
to Dodge City is the stretch on which
General Superintendent Nudge says he
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
BOUNTIES OPPOSED.
Big Meeting Held in London to Pro-
test Against Them.

London, Jan. 10.-At a crowded meet
ing Of the anti-sugar bounty league
held in London last evening a resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted demand
ing that the British government should
Immediately conclude a convention
with Germany, Austria, Holland and
Belgium to abolish bounties and to
guarantee producers security in the
open British markets against state aid
ed competition Lieutenant General
John w. Laurier, conservative member
of parliament for Pembroke borough,
who represented Canadian interests at
the meeting, strongly advocated coun-
tervailing duties.
He pointed out that Canada was also
suffering from bounties given on French
fish.
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SANTA FE TO OPERATE IT.
Wichita & Western Has Been Form
elly Turned Over to the Parent
CORPORATION.

The Wichita & Western railway,
which since January IA, 1895, has been
operated by Mr.. j. H. McEntire as re-
ceiver, has been formally turned over
to the Santa Fe company and will in the
future be operated by the Santa Fe
management. The road was purchased
by the Santa F'e at the foreclosure sale
last week, and has been made a part of
the Oklahoma division under Superin-
tendent Dolan.
The road runs from Wichita west to
Pratt and has a mileage of something
over 100 miles. Its purchase was au-
thorized at the annual meeting of the
Santa Fe stockholders in this city in
December.
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The sisters of Saint Francis clinton.

The Sisters of Saint Francis Clinton.
Iowa write under the date of January
81 1898: About six months ago a yery
reverend clergyman recommended
Regan'S Rheumatism Remedy to us as
one of our sisters was a severe sufferer
from rheuma tism of over three years
duration. After she had used one bot
tie of the remedy we are pleased to say
she was entirely cured. We therefore
cheerfully recommend this wonderful
remedy to all similarly afflicted and
heartily wish it the unlimited success
1t so richly deserves. 81 per bottle. Sold
by Swift & Holiday. Drug Co., W. H.
Wilson. Arnold Drug Co.
We do mending and sew on buttons
free OF charge. Peerless Steam Laun-
dry. liz and LA West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
SENSATIONAL!
Engaged in Black Business

There is nothing sensational about
the trade we are enjoying, but it Is very
fair, thank you, and we most thorough
ly appreciate it. Again thanks.
However, we have seating capacity
for few more choice customers, so we
cleanse ened-prompt- pt-delivered-coaI
Yes, all kinds. Anthracite, Semi
Anthracite or Bituminous.
The location is as formerly stated.
Caticawampus. Slaunchways or Kitter-
ing across Sth ST, from the Transfer
Station, or, in one corner of Charley
Guilds Tomb Stone Store,
OR 40 WEST STH ST,
GREEN FEED & FUEL CO.
F. II. WEBSTER. ACT
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. j. BIackmore. of HalIer & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "A short
time since 1 procured bottle of 'Mys-
tic Cure 1t got me out of the house
in twenty-four hours. I took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months ago
and the Mystic Cure is the only rnedi-
cine that did me any good. I had five
of the best physicians in the city but 1
received very little relief from them. I
know the Mystic Cure to be what it is
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to other poor sufferers"
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523
Kansas avenue, Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
RAS AGAINST RAS.
Are Making Things Warm in Abys-
sinia.

Rome, Jan. 10.-The city papers an
nounce that King Humbert has re-
ceived a friendly letter from Emperor
MeneIik of Abyssinia, offering to do all
in his power to arrange the frontier
question there and to maintain a dura-
bic peace.
1t is announced that active hostilities
have been begun between Ras Makon-
nen, the pricipal general of the Negus,
and Ras Mangasca, the rebellious gov
ernor of the province of Tigre. The Ne
gus is satisfied of Ras Makonnen's abil-
ity to deal with Ras Mangasca, who
has begun to withdraw his troops to the
southwark.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
AGAIN PUT OFF.
Twentieth Infantry Will Not Embark
Before the 25th.

San Francisco, Jan. 10.-The date Of
the sailing of the transport Scandia has
been finally fixed for the 25th of this
month and the Twentieth infantry is
directed to remain at FIT. Leavenworth
until the last moment, so that they can
go on board soon as they arrive.
The transportation department has
telegraphed to Seattle for the Centen-
NAL to be used as a freight steamer to
carry army stores to Manila
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
THERE'S A SCHEME,
Says Fitz. Cannot Believe That the
Lenox Athletic Club Can
Act Fairly.

Cleveland. o., Jan. 1O.-Bob Fitzsim-
mons discussed last night the protest of
Sharkey's friends against the clinch-
ing clause of the agreement for his
fight with Mccoy.
'sThere seems to be a screw loose
somewhere" said Bob. Mccoy is a
good square man. I do not care to say
what 1 think of the other fellow. L
will believe that Mccoy is to get fair
play when he gets it. If they have not
got some scheme to do Mccoy up, I'll
miss my guess. Those Lenox Athletic
club fellows are not on the square,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
Santa Fe Hospital at ottawa.

The rebuilding of the Santa Fe hos
pital at ottawa is about completed and
within the next two months the hospital
will be ready for occupancy. Chief
Surgeon J. P. Kaster has gone to OF
tawa to inspect the hospital building as
it now is and to determine some points
about fitting and furnishing. At pres
ent the Workmen are engaged in finish
ing the wood work.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
SANTA FE CHANGE.
John Mowers and j. E. Mcleod Change
Positions.

"A change has been made in the Of
fee of general manager and office of
general storekeeper of the Santa Fe by
which John Mowers, for several years
assistant chief clerk in the former office
takes the position of chief clerk in the
office of the general storekeeper, and
J. E. Mcleod, who has been chief clerk
in that office takes the position vacated
by Mr.. Mowers under General Manager
Frey.
Mr.. Movers is now chief clerk to
Storekeeper A. F. Hilton, and Mr.. Nc
Leod assistant to Mr.. D. E. Cain.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10

1t absolutely has no equal and all
others who claim theirs Is as good as
Beggs' German Salve are imitators.
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., 1899-01-10
We will wash your colored shirts ana
guarantee colors from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia w. Sth.

It is true that others initiate the
methods employed in advertising Beggs'
German SalvC, others claim to heal and
to cure disease because Beggs' German
Salve the one true ointment, has been
so wonderfully successful. But in thou
sands and thousands of cases, as shown
by grateful testimonials Beggs' German
Salve actually and permanently cures
when other medicines fail to do any
good whatever. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 8 days.
Its action upon the system is remarka-
bic and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly bene-
fits. rs cents. Sold by Swift & Holiday
druggists. 523 Kansas avenue. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-01-10
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

New York Jan. 10-Scuyler Hamlin. Jr.,
filed a petition in bankruptcy today
amounting to $96.505.
New York, Jan. 1O.-The directors of the
General Electric company declared divf-
dend of SLIGO on the preferred stock
Havana Jan. 1O.-Senor De Castro wrote
TODAY to General Ludlow asking to be re-
lieved as soon as convenient of the civil
governorship.
Salem Ore, Jan. 10.--The Oregon 1egis-
Iature assembled in regular session today.