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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
WEBS THE KING OF DUDES
The Baroness Blanc Becomes the Bride
of ]. Waldere Kirk.

Chicago, March 31.-J. Waldere Kirk
king of dudes, native of Denver cigar
drummer and dresser and advertiser of
the sensational type, has taken unto
himself a wife. When he took her is
question unanswered. When he took
her is a, matter of conjecture. Why he
took her is the easiest query ever put.
The wedding cards may not be mod
e1ed after the one that follows, but this
is certainly correct form, considering
the circumstances:
y. Waldere Kirk-Baroness Blanc.
married at on ?. At home after March
%, Lancaster Hotel, Chicago, Ill"
OF course, it is useless to go into de-
tail in order to explain who either of
the contracting persons are, for those
who don't know them wouldn't under
stand the explanation. 1t couldn't be
expected of them.
But for the benefit of those whose
memory may have slipped cog, it may
be well to remark that the Baroness
Blanc that was has wandered into the
garden of happiness where cupid filings
his arrows before. In fact, she has
wandered several times. Five is the
correct number of her wanderings, ac-
cOrding to her own story.
Mr.. Kirk confessed last night that the
baroness was his wife. He would not
tell when they had married, except to
intimate that the wedding was not of
recent date. Mr.. Kirk is a drummer as
well as a dude. He travels for a we'll
known cigar house at what is said to
be a fancy salary. Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk
were met at the ladies' entrance to the
Lancaster hotel at o'clock last night
very soon after the story got abroad
that they had married. A coupe was
standing near awaiting their summons
Mr.. Kirk and the baroness We're con-
graduated upon the eVentful occasion.
The baroness smiled SWeetly. Upon
her breast she wore a bunch of vioIets
a her throat sparkled a cluster of dia-
monds. We are going to the theater,'
the baroness said, who apparently OBJ
jected to her husbands having stopped
to talk. Come along" she added, ad-
dressing her husband.
Beside the record of anyone but J.
Waldere the baroness record would
shine like an electric light in the Eighth
street tunnel. She was the daughter of
rich old Philadelphia family, her name
was, once upon a time, Elizabeth Mich
olson. She first married New Yorker,
Al Rigal She obtained divorce and
then married Frederick Baron Blanc of
Philadelphia, whose middle name was
not title. Divorce No. 2 followed and
Sidney Onderdonk was husband No 3,
succumbing under her charms during
the Chicago Worlds fair. Their domes-
tic happiness lasted only a few months
and after another divorce the baroness,
| as she calls herself, was married to
| Leeds Vaughn Waters, from whom she
| was divorced last May.
| Several times has the baroness ven
| tured into the theatrical world, once as
l comic opera singer, as an emotional
| actress and a singer on the vaude-
! Vile stage. She has played in this city
! four times.
AT present the baroness is filling an
| engagement at the South Side theater
! Chicago. What future plans she and j.
| Waldere have are wrapped in silent
! gloom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
COSTLY SHOPPING TRIP.
Mrs. K. T. Hamilton, of Junction CT ty
Lost Her Pocketbook Contain
ing $3.50.

Kansas City, March 31.-It cost Mrs.
K. T Hamilton of Junction City, Kan,
lust $3.50 yesterday to find out that it
was decidedly indiscreet to leave her
pocketbook upon the counter of a store
while she picked up piece of silk to
examine the pattern. Mrs. Hamilton
came to this city for the express pur-
pose of purchasing some Easter novel
ties, besides few lilies and other flow
ers, to decorate her home on Sunday.
And then there were spring dresses to
look after, and before she left home she
placed enough money in her pocketbook
to carry her through.
She went to Emery, Bird, Thayer &
Co.'S to price things" and while ex-
aiming some goods she incautiously
left her pocketbook upon the counter.
When she looked for it-well, that had
been another mysterious disappearance
in Kansas City. And that is the reason
why a handsomely dressed lady walked
into the police headquarters last night
about supper time and asked Lieuten-
ant Weber if he couldn't find $3.50 which
was in the missing purse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
CIGARS AND SPEECHES.
Democrats Listen to Entertaining and
Amusing Addresses.

After the banquet came cigars Then
the Democrats settled into comfortable
attitudes, and the smoke rolled up in
great clouds. Mr.. johnson, the national
Democratic committeeman for Kansas,
at 1925, arose and vigorously pounded
upon the table in front of him with
gaVeI. Johnson thumped away, while
Mr. Bryan quickly moved backward.
The wine in the glass in front of him
moved by the force of the blows from
the gavel, splattered over his clothing.
You can't get away from the spirits,'
laughed John H. Atwood, lat a Demo-
cratic banquet" Mr.. Bryan Joined his
companions in the laugh which followed.
Then Mr.. Johnson read telegram from
Charles A. Towne, who is sick at his
home in Duluth, expressing his regret
at being unable to be present and occu-
plying the place on the programme as
signed to him. From a son of Senator
James K. Jones of Arkansas, a letter
was also read, in which the young man
said his father, who is seriously ill, was
in such a condition that his physicians
had forbidden him to attend the we'd
ding of his only daughter next month.
Governor Stone of Missouri at a late
hour notified Mr.. Johnson that he could
opening remarks, the wine having
warmed the blood of the banqueterS. he
was interrupted by applause, which
added to the confusion caused by con-
Versation in all parts of the hall, made
it impossible to hear the toast master.
Senator H. G.. Jumper addressed the
of order, but the gentleman from Usage
had words of wisdom, and when he sug-
gested that those who did not care to
hear the speeches, be quiet so interested
guests would have a chance, the crowd
shouted: "Hurrah for Jumper" and
thereafter held their peace.
MR.. CHAMP CLARK SPEAKS.
Champ Clark of Missouri, a member
of congress, was the first speaker. He
is a man of commanding presence. His
is a good natured face. His manner is
pleasing and he is an excellent speaker
Mr.. Clark explained that he had come
to Kansas years ago, and had stayed
in Wichita eleven weeks waiting for
clients. Instead, there came grass
hoppers and he hurried back to Mis-
souri,. The reference to the Seventh
district country reminded Clark of a
meeting with a Hutchinson man on the
train, in which Mr.. Clark told of his
grasshopper experience.
My goldbug friend said: We've now
got something worse-Jerry Simpson
II want to say to you now" continued
Mr.. Clark, that Jerry Simpson is one
of the best rough and tumble debaters
ever sent to congress from any state"
Two minutes elapsed before the cheer
ing crowd permitted Mr.. Clark to pro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
THE MILLS-ADAMS CO.
DISGRACE THE NATION.
Cruelties in West Australia Stain on
the British Government

London, March S1.-Parliament occupied
its time last week in purely academic
discussion of slavery in the sultanate of
Zanzibar, the British protectorate off the
coast of East Africa. News reaches Lon
don today, however, of disgraceful occur
rences in an English colony which throw
any abuses of the Oriental system as prac-
ticed in Zanzibar far into the background
The mining and grazing regions Of West
Australia the scene of this series of
crimes against humanity, perpetrated by
men who hold the office of justice of the
peace. In five cases of conviction for ILL
treatment of the natives it is on record
that the natives were f1ogged. chained up
and put into stocks of such construction
that they could be removed only by be-
ing sawed off.
In each case fine of few pounds was
inflicted, but the guilty men still retain
their positions the bench and appar-
emily have not forfeited the esteem or con-
fidence of their neighbors. Australia is a
self-governing colony, and therefore it is
useless to expect help from Joseph Cham
berlain. secretary for colonial affairs
Nevertheless a widespread feeling of in
dignation has been aroused here, and per-
haps the colonial authorities will be stirred
up when the angry comments of the Eng
lish papers are seen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
FIGHT OVER A RAZOR
May Mean the Death of Two Ander-
son County Men.

Garrett, Kan, March 31.-A serious
and probably fatal shooting ARRAY oc-
CURED at Kincaid, in the southeastern
part of this county, yesterday
Joseph Montgomery and ]. M. Casey,
members of a railroad work gang, be-
came involved in fight over stolen
razor, in which both were severely
pounded After the fight Montgomery
secured a revolver and fired twice at
Casey. one bullet, a 3S-caliber, striking
near the right nipple and entering the
right lung. After being shot, Casey
knocked Mont gomery down, the latter
falling across the railroad track, Sc
verely injuring his back Montgomery
escaped, but after a chase of several
miles was captured by Marshal Nc
Adam of Kincaid. He was taken be-
fore justice of the peace and waived
preliminary examination, and was
brought to jail here last night in de-
fault of bail. He refuses to talk about
the affair and is suffering severely. Ca
sey was taken to the NJ, K. & T. hospi-
tai at Kansas City last night for treat
ment, but his recovery is doubtful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
FIGHT is FINISHING.
Spirited Campaign Over Court of Wis
itation Appointments.

Monday Governor Stanley will an
nounce the appointments upon the new
court of visitation which will take
charge of the Kansas railroads on that
day. J. G. POstlethwaite of Jewell and
l. S. Crum of Usage are two members
of the court already selected. The third
member is likely to be J. M. Simpson of
Mcpherson.
In the history of Kansas politics there
has not been a campaign such as is now
going on in the interests of Simpson.
Dozens of men call on the governor
daily to urge Simpsons claims and up
to this time not a single ''knocker'' has
uttered a word against him. NJ. A. Low
and his friends, Senator Baker and his
friends, ]. r. Burton and his followers,
Cy Leland and his crowd, Dave MulVane
and his fighters; in fact, every element
of the party is united for Simpson.
Wichita demands that the place be
a Wichita man. This places T.
B. Murdoch of FL Dorado, who is said
to have no show whatever for the place,
in the race, because the politicians say
that the governor is very anxious to
please NJ. NJ Murdoch, editor of the
Eagle, and a brother of the Ell Dorado
man.
Jim SIMPSONS friends have suggested
in the event he is not named that r.
c. Heller, the Usage City lawyer, be
given the place. Then Senator G.. H
Lamb appeared before the governor yes
of eX-Lieutenant Governor D. w. Fin
ney of Neosho Falls. The odds are now
in favor of Jim Simpson.
J. c. Pollock of Winfield is slated for
the posICien of solicitor.
1t is unlawful for the members of the
court of vieIIatiOn to ride on railroad
passes. The law creating the court con-
tainS this provision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
PITTS ON THE STAND.
Contradicts Miss Shoultz, the Eye
Witness to the Murder, on Many
Material Points

Garden City, Kan, March 31.-The
interest in the Pitts trial is undated
and the attendance increases daily. Ev-
cry inch of standing room is occupied
and many cannot gain an entrance to
the court room. The prosecution is con-
Quoted by County Attorney Miller, as
sisted by ex-County Attorney Stocks,
Milton Brown and w. R. Hopkins. H.
F. Mason and A. T. Hoskinson are con-
Quoting the defense.
The defendant was on the witness
stand all the afternoon and the cross
examination was not concluded. Moth
ing so far has been offered to break
down the testimony of Miss ShoultZ, the
eyewitness produced by the state. The
defendant contradictS her in some ma
terial points, but his story is not as yet
corroborated by any other testimony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
AFTER TRAVELLERS AGAIN.
Attorney General and Insurance Com
missioner MAY Clash.

w. V. Church. superintendent of in
sur2nce, has admitted to do business
in Kansas the Travellers Insurance
company which was barred out by
Webb McNaH. This does not please the
attorney general A. A. GODDARD, becau use
this company has not paid the accident
policy held by J. s. Collins at the time
he was murdered.
Unless the company settles this mat
ter the attorney general may proceed
TO take steps to have it barred again
from the state
Webb McNall excluded this company
because it would not comply with the
Kansas laws. Now it seems that Mr..
GODDARD is contemplating the same pro
ceedings.
So that Webb McNall's action against
the Travellers may yet be indicated by
Republican officials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Value of sutro Estate.

San Francisco, March 31.-The second
inventory of the estate of the late
Adolph Sutro has just been completed
and shows that the entire estate is
worth 2,743,127, and that of this sum
81 1926 O76 is invested in real estate in
the counties of San Francisco, San Ma
teo and Alameda. The Sutro library is
appraised at SIS, 900; the Sutro baths.
said to be the finest in the world, are
figured to be worth 5000, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Chicago Llvestock Market.

Chicago, March 81.
HOGS%Estimated receipts of hogs to-
day, q 900; tomorrow, 1900; left over, B.
go. Market slow, weaker. Mixed and
butchers, SO. 55GI3. SPY; good heavy. 3756B
3.s71@; rough heavy, $S.55a365; light. 50 so
SXTTLEAReceipts, 1.5OO. Market steady.
Reeves, $405.75: cows and heifers. $26I4. 80;
Texas steers. $S.5Oq4S5; stockers and feed
ers SO. 500 TO-
SHEEP-Receipts. 5000. Market strong.
Sheep $3.50Q5; lambs, 81. 50d5. sc.
Yesterdays official:
HOGS-Receipts, 2S 254; shipments. 5.547.
CATTLE-Receipts, $685. shipments, A.
SHEEP-Receipts, es2s; shipments. 2.s4s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

Washington, March 31.-Consul Brush
at Clifton, informs the state department
that the Canadian government has de-
cided to construct a telegraph line be-
tween Lake Bennett and Dawson City
at once and that it is also decided to
establish telegraph connections between
British Columbia and the Yukon terri
tory. He says-the dominion authorities
regard the franchise for this telegraph
line as too important from the stand
point of the national safety to permit it
to go outside of government control.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Crushed by Roulders.

Galena, Kan, March 31.-Taylor Mar
tin. employed at the Aida Mining and
Milling company's plant, on the Scher-
merhorn lease, was crushed beyond rec
ognition yesterday afternoon. He was
engaged as a shoveler. when. without a
moments warning, about two tons of
bouIders gave way over his mead, crush
ing him almost to a pulp. Martin was
25 years of age and unmarried.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
carry Their Troubles to Roosevelt.

Albany, n. Y, March Ex-Governor
Roosevelt has received from several
members of the police force of New
York city, communications to the effect
that an assessment has been levied on
that department for some unknown pur-
pose The governor made a statement
to that effect. He refused to divulge
the names of his correspondents, or to
permit the contents of their communi-
cations to be published.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
stratton Will Not Sell.

Colorado Springs, Col, March 31.-The
mine to Paris capitalists is without the
Slightest foundation. Its owner, w. S.
Stratton, has sailed on a health trip for
London, Paris and other cities. his pros
pective point being southern Italy, where
he may remain three or four months. He
is accompanied by his physician, D. H.
Rice and MI W. A. Ramsey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Assessments in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, Ok, March 31-The territor-
ial board of railway assessors today
completed the assessment of the terri
tory. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe main track was assessed at IS 200
per mile; Rock Island at $1,000 Choc-
taw at $780, Frisco at 81 900, Southern
Kansas at $500. Hutchinson & South
ern at $500. Side tracks were put in at
81, 900 per mile, Pullman cars at Sc 900
each, engines at $4,000 passenger cars
at $125 to $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Honduras Must Come Down.

New Orleans. March 31.-Minister
Hunter left for Honduras ana Guate-
mala today He will demand SZ5. 900 in
demnity for the Pears killing in Hon
duras and the navy may help to collect
it He will then go to Guatemala in
the interests of the alleged flibusters
under arrest there. He cabled request
Tor a stay of proceedings until his ar
rival and the request was granted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
S32.5O. S32.5G.

The above greatly reduced rate has
been made by the Union Pacific to Cali
fornia points. Through tourist SleeperS,
quicker time than any other line.
For tickets and full information call
on F. A. Lewis, city ticket agent, or
]. c. Fulton, depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Weather Indications.

Chicago, March 31.-For Kansas:
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday:
probably warmer Saturday in northwest
portion tonight; variable winds, shifting
to eaSterly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Gen. Miles Returns.

Washington, March 31.-GeneraI Miles
has returned from his trip through New
England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Sugar Market.

New York, March 81.
SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining, SIC:
centrifugal IS test, 43scd7-16;; molasses SUI
gar, 3s4c. Refined firm; crushed, 55sc;
powdered, SIC; graduated, SIC.
COFFE&Dull No. Z, 1-16c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

There will be an Easter Sunday scfSooI
concert at the First Congregational
church Easter Sunday evening at 7:30.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
Seattle, Wash,

We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam Laundry. Tele. BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

WANTED-To buy barn cash to move
off premises. lbs Holman St, n. Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

LOST-At the Democratic banquet
heavy black overcoat silk lined. velvet
collar Finder please leave at 213 East 9Th
ST. and receive reward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

$2s.s5, via Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-31

Kansas City, Marach 81.
Receipts $500. Market steady
to strong. Native steers. So $3.50; Texas
steers, $3GD4. IS: Texas cows, $2d3. 90: native
COWS AND I hefe RS $2@4 90 stoe e6 and
HOGS+Receipts, 5000. Market steady.
Bulk of sales, g. 50d365; heavy. $3.50
g. 721a: packers, $3.521@0I365; mixed $500
3e5: lights, $3.4Od3. 6215; workers, $3.50
So. 6216; pigs, So 20d3.55.
Receipts. 1900 Market firm.
Lambs, $4.6Od5.70; muttons, s. 1OG5.
FTPR T7GTyNTA SAL
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-10-06
Who Is To Blame.

Kidney trouble has become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon for a child to be
born afflicted with weak kidneys.
II the child urinates too often. If the
urine scalds the flesh. or If, when the
child reaches an age when it should be
able TO control the passage. and it is yet
afflicted with bed-weiting. depend upon
it. the cause Of the difficulty is kidney
trouble. and the first step should be 10
wards the treatment Of these important
organs. This unpleasant trouble is due
to "A diseased condition Of the kidneys
and bladder and not TO habit as most
people suppose.
If the adult has rheumatism; pain or
dull ache in the back: if the water passes
in irreguler quantities; or at irregular
intervals or has bad Ordnr: if il stains
the linen or vessel the color of rust: II
the feet swell; if there are puffy or dark
circles der the eyes; your kidneys are
the cause and need doctoring. Trect-
ment of some diseases may be delayed
without danger, not so with kidney
disease.
Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root the great
kidney. liver and bladder remedy prompt
ly cues the most distressing cases. lis
mild and extraordinary effect is soon
realized. Sold by druggists in fifty cent
and dollar sizes. You may have
sample bottle and pamphlet telling all
about it sent free by mail Address DR..
kilmer Il Co. BinghamtOn. n. Y. When
writing mention that you read this
generous offer in the Farmville HERALD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-10-06
His Life Was Saved.

Mr..J. f. Lilly. prominent citizen of
Hannibal. Mo-, lately had a wonderful
deiverance from a frightful death In
telling of it he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever. that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened | was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Moth
ing helped me. | expected to soon die of
Consumption, when heard of Dr. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle gave great
relief | continued TO use it, and now
am well and strong. / can't say too much
in its praise. This marvellous medi-
cine is the surest and quickest cure in
the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble Regular sizes 80 cents and
S1OO. Trial bottle free at White & Co s
Drug Store every bottle guaranteed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-10-06
CRITICISM

The easiest, simplest aud off times
the silliest thing possible, is criticism.
The editor Of local paper knows that
as others do not He rarely leaves his
work shop that he is not met with
questions Of this sort: "Whowrote that
foolish article which appeared i'm your
last issue ?" "Who sent in that COM
tribution of nonsenseT' "Who dicta-
ted the wording of that report which
was so misleading aud so misrepresent-
ing?" "WhO wrote that Ob luary noe
tice?' &c, &c, DC Suppose we meet
together and select am editor of the
local paper TO serve for one month, and
then a successor and so on We must
have the paper, and some one must run
it. We are quite sure If all of the crit
les should play pilot for a time criii-
cism would decline or die out of the
town. "Most anybody" can took on
and play a good cameo chess who can
play at ALL but playing and looking ON
are widely different things. A very
distinguished lawyer once listened TO
a very humble preacher and at the close
of the sermon said: "Wrung sermons
must be a pleasant pasttime.n He
went home and tried TO write one.
After earnest effort he confessed to ig-
nOminiOus failure.
When you are disposed TO criticize
Others try and put yourself i'm like con-
dition, and maybe you won't In this
connection we beg to say that we are
not adopting as our views AN that is
being contributed to the columns of
the HERALD outside of the editorials, I
and haven't time TO discuss the merits 7.
and dement's with all corners, of such /
contributed matter. We viii endea- +
vor to keep out all that is offensive, bat I
will continue TO allow wide range Of .
differences on the various subjects Of
discussion.
We do not mean to say that editor or
contributors Of the HERALD live above
criticism. o, no. We each and every
one are intensely human, and viii
gladly receive suggestions and prom
Use not to kick against the lash when
applied by just critics. DON'T how
ever, hold the editor responsible for The
sins of Others, and don't get mad be-
cause some one just don't think as you
do. He may be right, and you may
be wrong. No matter what men say
on the subject of gold and silver, the
best rule is the golden rule.