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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

If John Wanamaker would devote
some of the time and money he has eX-
pended in his fight on Senator Quay, to
an effort to secure reforms in the cleo
ton laws of his state. perhaps he might
accomplish something more worth his
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

If Japan has any notion Of going to
war with Russia, probably she viii post
pone hostilities until England gets
through with that little job she has
undertaken in Africa.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
HEADACHE!.

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state that your Pills are much superior to
others I have tried Being greatly troubled
with headache and cOstiveness find that
they give me instant relief, which other
Pills could not do. PETER KIEFER.
$3.50 North I'd St, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

Syracuse Herald: One of the most
solemn humbugs of the day is the pub
Hcation of the sworn election expenses
of candidates for Office, defeated and
uictorfn11s
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

The Philadelphia Times prints an edi-
torial article under the caption; De
mocracy and Bryanism?' Why use two
TzEOrds2
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

Why not credit Congressman Roperts
to Sulu instead of Utah and allow MN
TO retain his seat in the national house !
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

In carrying out the injunction con
tained in the golden rule, it would be
interesting to know for whom Toledo
Jones voted at the recent election
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
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Price p cts per box. Sold by all drug
gists or sent by mail on receipt of price
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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

What if Dewey did give that house
to his wife? He can buy another place
with his prize money if he desires to do
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

If the British readily wishes to leave
Iadysmith, perhaps General JouOeHI
EzouId better allow them to do 50.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
FINDS RUNAWAY SON.

says the matter is not half over, even
after being in the courts since 1879.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

When a man is as busy every day as
a barber is on Saturday, he soon has
nervous prostratiOn-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

A good agent is a sort of conf
dence man: he makes you buy things
you do not want.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

No difference how fine a team looks
IN the spring, when you buy it, 1t looks
tough the following winter.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

CFrom the Atchison Globe.1
It always makes a man mad to ask
him to be identified.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

We are all too apt to believe the fish
stories of a man who gives US fish
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

People do not agree as to what is
"devilishness:" what you consider a
virtue, your enemies consider as devil
ishness.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
Paola Pioneer Dead.

1aney, Wichita; c. w. Mcclure, En-
poria, and Mr.. Ellis of Parsons.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20
GLOBE SIGHTS


CFrom the Atchison GIobe.1
It always makes a man mad to ask
him to be identified
We are all too apt to believe the fish
stories of a man who gives US fish
A good agent is a sort of conf
dence man: he makes you buy things
you do not want.
When a man is as busy every day as
a barber is on Saturday, he soon has
nervous prostratiOn-
No difference how fine a team looks
IN the spring, when you buy it. it looks
tough the following winter.
People do not agree as to what is
"devilshness:" what you consider a
virtue, your enemies consider as devil
ishness.
An American captain who was in
Jured while shaving lately, was IN
cluded in the list of wounded sent out
by Gen. Otis the next day.
1t is a swift age: an Indian squaw
walked down Commercial street this
afternoon, smoking a pipe, while her
husband followed meekly, carrying the
baby.
When a dressmaker goes to a house,
everytime she sees the husband, she
looks at him in way which seems
to say, you should have attended to
this long ago?'
When a stranger comes to town
wearing a plug hat, and an overcOat
that sweeps the ground, we are onto
him: he represents the best Uncle Tom
show on the road.
Kin are particularly sad in the case
of a railroad man; he is compelled to
bring them butter and eggs from cOun-
try stations along the line, because OF
the lower prices that prevail
There was a prospect for a time that
Ed Buck would be compelled to tell
his fishing stories in hand bills, but he
sent US a string of crOppie lately, and
we state with pleasure that last Thurs
day he caught siXty-three crOppie at
ing over q Mound.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

An American captain who was in
1ured while shaving lately, was in
cluded in the list of wounded sent out
by Gen. Otis the next day.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

It is a swift age: an Indian squaw
walked down Commercial street this
husband followed meekly, carrying the
baby.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

When a dressmaker goes to a house,
everytime she sees the husband, she
looks at him in a way which seems
to say, you should have attended to
this long ago?'
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-20

When a stranger comes to town
wearing a plug hat, and an overcOat
that sweeps the ground, we are onto
him: he represents the best Uncle Tom
show on the road.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05

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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05

r is in
boy and is made him where he will
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The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
lMPLORES CHlNAMEN
TO DROP THEIR AXES

The meeting OF the Chinese high
binders held last Saturday night
has stirred up matters in China
town. The claim Of the twelve So
cleties that they were not in accord with
the action 81 certain tongs in placing
price upon the heads Of the eight mer
chants has been communicated 10 the
Consul General. IHo Vow. and he has
taken The matter under consideration. A
petition was also received by the Consul
requesting him 10 issue circular implor-
ing the Chinese residents OF the city TO
keep the peace and settle difficulties ami
cahly The petitioners desire that He
Vow give official attention TO the impend-
ing war and sign posters which are to be
placed in conspicuous places In the Chi
nese section Of the city.
IHo Vow has decided not TO issue the cir
culars. he states that he has no desire
10 tangle private matters with those Of an
official character. lie nevertheless i'm
plores the people whom he represents TO
maintain quiet and prevent any repetition
of the crimes OF the years previous TO this
one.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
ALLEGED FORGERY
BY TWO PORTUGUESE

Pedro de Almeida, ex-commandant Of
the Portuguese Fiscal Guard at the
Azores. and Jose da Rosa. a former resi-
dent there, have been arrested on COM
plant of Alfredo de Costo Nunez, 300 X
street, Sacramento, on the charge ot
forgery. Almeida appeared in Judge
Mogan's court yesterday and Da Rosa in
Judge Seawells court, and both cases
were continued until tomorrow.
IL is alleged that on the strength or a
forged document purporting 10 De slgneu
by Da Rosa's father. the defendants con-
spired to get various sums or money from
Nunez The document is a curiosity and
is as follows:
IBERIA, st. George. May, 1897.
l. the undersigned. declare that am Tespon-
s!ble for whatever amount my son, Jose da
Rosa will borrow. under the following condi-
tiOns:
NAV need according to the gravity OF the
same which 1 hope 10 God will not happen.
Second-For his passage TO this island.
Third-In case that he will md himself IN
great necessity I hereby ask that money be
loaned him to the amount OF $50. for which
will be greatly thankful.
Any gentleman who Will have the Kindness
to make such advancement shall notify me by
sending me his note, together with my son 5
receipt in order 10 let know II he wants
this money paid here 10 his family. II he has
any. or in what locality OF the United states
OF North America he wishes IL to be paid.
The persons exercising such exalted generosity
will be duly considered by me and / Will ap-
preciate such favor II done TO myself.
The witnesses OF this document are the most
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
HONOR To THE
DEB l. TANTES
keyeS Bail and Several
LuncheonS for the
Buds.

Three swell luncheons and a big ball is
a.. IrHgramme arranged FOR the ediiica-
tI.r 0f the exclusive fashionable circles
during this week.
The FIRST Of the big events takes place
TODAY. when Mrs. James a. Cooper Will
cire "a luncheon al the University Club.
complimentary 10 Miss Edith Stubb", one
of the most attractive Of the many charm
irp dehutantes Of this season. Mrs.
Cooper has "a reputation as a delightful
hostess and IN IS said the luncheon to-day
wu add TO her glory as an entertainer
The table decorations viii be something
novel and artistic and the menu a triumph
for tho University chef. Covers will be
lall tor twenty live ana an the debutahtes
viii be gathered around the board.
The most important event OF the week
and easily the most elaborate a1alr or
The early season viii be the keyes ball to-
morrow evening at Native Sons Hall
-Four hundred Invitations have been Issued
fOr The dance by Winfield Scott keEes
and The guests are asked 10 meet MS
lcBufdute daughter Miss AZalea keyes.
Mrs Alexander ID. keyes formerly Kate
Salisbury viii assist Miss keyes 10 receive
her guests Among the debutantes who
are 20 bo present are: Miss Edith Stubbs.
Miss George Hopkins, Miss Mary Scott
Miss Alma McClung. Miss Elizabeth
Huntington. Miss Mary Josselyn and Miss
Ethel Hager. Dancing viii begin at 3
a. clock.
Another debutante 10 be honored Is Miss
Ethel HaEer. who viii Doe the guest Of
honor an luncheon 10 be given by Mrs.
A. ". Rosenstock on Friday. II has been
some time since Mrs. RosenstOck has pre-
sided al "a function. Mrs. Hager and Mrs.
ROsensfock were friends OF long standing
and Mrs.. ROseustOck viii exert herself 10
fttingly entertain the debutante daughter
OF hcr late friend.
The third dance this season Of the Fri
day FOrtnghtiy viii take place on Friday
evening The club IL more popular than
ever this year and invitations are In very
great demand.
An interesting engagement made public
Er ffriaE was that OF Miss Clara Haml
son and George Martin. Miss Hamilton IS
fEe daughter 81 Alexander Hamilton OF
ffe "a hite House. and George Martin Is
rhe son ~ the well-known mining man.
". H Martin. and is himself "A prominent
University club man. No date Tor the
wedding has as yet been set
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
HUNTING FOR
HER LADYSHIP'S
VANISHED COIN
Lady Yarde-Buller's
Fortune.
Oakland Office san Francisco Can.


%s Broadway. Dec. I.
An 7ppraisement and inventory OF the
estate of Lady Yarde- Butler was filed this
AFTERNOON in the Alameda County Su-
lelior Court preliminary TO more suits
against Ernest Makeman who was trns-
Tee and agent FOR her Iadvship FOR some
tiHle' and who dissipated her estate. SO il
la charged IN one suit already pending in
this county.
me appraisement and inventory flied
.N-s AFTERNOON was made by Clarence Cro-
Nel' -. Al benham and J. W. Evans and
was nled upon behalf OF W. b. Green
ta1ia' The guardian OF Lady Yarde-Buller.
~ SHOWS only the property over which
A-elS - no dispute whatever as 10 title
So.lS.s .lAe mostly OF realty. This property
las ALREADY been secured from Wakenan
- - =, ne. slle income thereof Will now be paid
20 Hteenbaum, as guardian OF the incom-
ltte.t helress. and he viii have 10 ac-
N.|ht 10 The court for the money.
lne aggregate OF the apprai isen,ent Is
s..L."-9 o. ne most important piece OF
lIopsily rs that al the corner Of Battery
snd tinc streets in san Francisco which
d appraised at $4,000. That portion Of
1-l8 4l4 AlTknam estate Al The corner OF
Eigh1h and Oak streets In Oakland which
-eA 10 her Lacyship is appraised at $4,000.
while another section Of land on Fallon
street near Eighth. which came from her
tathert Is appraised at $500. There are
SeNera! smaller pieces OF Oakland prop
'rty which are valued at S6560 and a piece
~ lanQ On the corner Of ChetwOoc and
7 a
$1,000. There Is also Ss43 - in the hands
of the guardian and household goods sill
NtrNare and trinkets valued at 1866 50.
This shows the face value OF the prop
ertN. but does not show that the piece at
rhe corner Of Battery and Pine streets is
mortgoged Tor $4,000 AS far as known
rhe other properties are clear
Neither does this appraisement and in
NentOry show the l96 shares OF stock OF the
Bank Of California, which came TO Lady
harlc-Buler from her father. and which
Makeman has sold or claims that he has
solo The next move in the case will be
suit 20 he begun against Wakeman by
t1e guardian for this stock OF it's value.
The value is somewhat difficult TO de-
rermine. hut is said 10 be about Sos 900.
Al the time that this stock was sold the
capital stock OF the bank consisted OF
8 Hl1 .el0. Since that time 81 600 900 of this
stock has been called in and that amount
divided among the stockholders Ii would
therefore mean that suit would have 10
be brought Tor l2A p shares OF the pres
cnt capital stock and the proportion OF
the 81 pi0.0o0 division that would have fall
len 20 Lady Narde-Buller's stock. This
stock is now worth about 500 a share.
Makeman claims that he sold the l96
shares ~ stock FOR about $50. 600. of which
Drt-half was his Zee and the other half
Was applied 20 the use Of her Ladyship.
Matters have now been put in such legal
shape that the untangling ~ the fortune
of her Ladyship can 60 ahead.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
SHE bEQUEATHED
MUCH WEALTH To
OAKLAND'S POOR
Will of Mrs. Cecilia A.
Higgins Filed.
Oakland Office San francisco Call,

Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
sos Broadway. Dec. 4.
The will of Cecilia A. Higgins. widow
of the late Captain Elisha Higgins, was
filed for probate late this afternoon by
Albert Fl. Higgins, the only son. who is
named therein as executor. and who asks
for letters of administration. The con-
tents OF the instrument will prove an
agreeable surprise to many, and again re-
veals the charitable traits for which Mrs.
Higgins was noted. Mrs. Higgins died
November % last, leaving an estate val
ued at about 500 900. of which she dis
poses in the will which is dated July %,
iSs9, witnessed by Kate E. Gowell and
w. II. Chickering, the latter OF the law
firm of Chickering, Thomas & Gregory.
who appear as attorneys for the petition
ing son.
In the will many grandchildren,
nephews and nieces, as well as churches
and charitable organizations. are remem-
bered. After directing that all just debts,
expenses Of last sickness and funeral. be
paid as soon as practicable, the follow
ing bequests are made:
To the Y. NJ. G. A. of Oakland, $1,000;
Y. w. c. A. of Oakland, $1,000: trustees OF
the First Baptist Church OF Oakland.
5000, TO be held perpetGally as a fund Tor
the poor connected with said church. the
income therefrom to be collected semi
annually and so apportioned as the trus-
tees deem proper; Ladies' Home Mission
airy Society connected with the First Bap-
the same church. $1,000; California Baptist
College in East Oakland. $1,000; Methodist
Episcopal Church Extension Society Of
Oakland. Berkeley and Alameda, 5000;
Relief Association Of the NJ. T.. Church
OF California, $1,000; Fred Finch Orphan
age, $1,000: TO each of the children Of
James and Emma /. Higgins of Berkeley,
500 each: to Celia A. Higgins, daughter
OF j. Florence Higgins, 500; Cleone Hig-
gins, son of Florence Higgins, 500; Mrs.
Helen CLAN OF Berkeley; $500. and to
gins Of North Berkeley, $500; and his chill
dren 500 each children OF B. +. Higgins
OF Fort Bragg. 800 each Mrs Hepsy
Higgins OF Quincy Point, Mass $500. but
I'm the event of her death, to her daugh-
ter, Ella G. Higgins: George z. Higgins,
wife of Albert II. Higgins. $1,000; to Al
bert H. Higgins daughters. $500 each;
Mrs. Anna Gale of Santa Rosa, $1,000;
Mary E. Macaulay. wife OF Rev. ]. p.
Macaulay of Eureka, $1,000; Mrs. Nellie
Hobart, wife OF Rev. c. II. Hobart, pas
tor of the First Baptist Church, Oakland,
$1,000: Daisy G. Higgins. $4,000
The residue OF the estate is bequeathed
to the son, Albert II. Higgins.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
SEEkthS
SERIOUSLY INJURED
Returned Filipino Fighters Thrown
Over a Precipice While Driving
in the Country.

BERKELEY, Dec 4.-The Sunday out
ing Of five Berkeley boys came 10 a dis
astrous ending in a wild plunge over a
forty-foot embankment on the Concord
grade last night. Yesterday morning Pri-
Yates l.. Nj. Edwards. Payson Riggs,
Earle Nutting. K. McNra and Arthur Ed
gar. all Of the Fourteenth Infantry. re-
Gently returned from Manila, secured
double rig and drove over 10 Concord 10
visit comrades living there. Il was on
the return trip that the accident occurred.
mass OF earth. loosened by the late
rains. slid down and struck the team as
the boys We're driving over narrow
grade cut Ia the hillside near the Fish
ranch. The terrified animals sprang over
the side Of the grade, and men, wagon and
horses rolled down the embankment to-
gether. McNea. who was driving, was
pinioned in the narrow creek bed under
one Of the horses their bodies thus dam
ming the stream which speedily formed
pool in which the young man was nearly
drowned before his half-dazed and badly
shaken up companions were able TO ex-
'-icate him. After rescuing McNea some
OF the party went TO the Fish ranch for
help, and the party finally reached Berke-
ley late al night.
None OF the young men are seriously
injured except McNea. who Is badly
bruised about the head and shoulders. He
will probably recover.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
Minister'S Meetings.

Rev. f. Z. Clarke read a paper before
the Presbyterian ministers yesterday
morning on Have We Too Many Minis
ters?' He contended there were not. and
gave some strong reasons in support OF
his contention.
Rev. Joseph Olsen addressed the Meth
odist ministers on Spiritual Generation" f"
Rev. DR.. More. editor OF the Christian
Advocate of Cincinnati. was present and
delivered short talk. The Baptist min
listers devoted their morning session to a
discussion of church reports. a prayer
was offered at the meeting Of the Ccci-
dental Board OF Foreign Missions that
Congressman Roberts be not seated by the
House Of Representatives. Rev. James
Rowell addressed the Congregational
ministers on THE Need of More Faith
ful Presentation Of the Truth OF the
Bible"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
GEE GAM, THE MINISTER,
RENDERED A RECEPTION
BIS HOMECOMING CELEBRATED
BY HIS FOLLOWERS.

Rev. Gee Gam. the Chinese Congrega-
uonal minister. was rendered a reception
last night at the Christian Mission, p
Brennan place. in honor Of his return
from an Eastern trip taken in the inter
ests Of the society. Gee Gam was enabled
10 make the trip through the generosity
Of an Oakland LADY who betrayed his ex-
penses. During his absence he attended
the various conventions OF the missionary
societies and collected for the home or
ganiZation nearly 5000.
The reception last evening was one of
extreme interest and presented an object
lesson in the good the mission has done
among the Chinese. Rev. W. G. Pond Of
the Bethany Congregational Church was
master OF ceremonies. There were a num-
her OF solos and recitations by the Chi
nese converts before Gee Gam made the
report Of the result Of his trip through
the Eastern States. Part of the exercises
We're in the Chinese language. while a
number Of the converts spoke in the An
glo-SaXon tongue.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
MORE HIGHBINDERS
LEAVE THIS CITY

The report OF the highbinder battle in
Marysvllie was communicated by tele-
graph To this city last night Imme-
diately there was a stir I'm Chinatown and
members OF the warring tongs prepared
10 leave for the scene Of hostilities. AL
ready 100 highbinders have gone from this
city. and n Is estimated that after yestcr-
days occurrence at least twenty-five more
will 20 10 the assistance OF their friends.
When the telegram was received meet
ings Of two tongs were called at the head
quarters on Washington alley, but what
been made known.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
SUES UNFORTUNATE
HUSBAND FOR DIVORCE

OAKLAND. Dec. 4-James ID. Nc
Donald. who is being sued for a divorce
by Edna o. Mcdonald for desertion and
willful neglect, appeared in court to-day
and by consent was ordered 10 pay his
wife SIS for costs within ten days. Ali
mony and counsel fees are waived. The
defendant. who was formerly a ship
calker deserted his wife in 1897 TO try his
prospects IN the Klondlke. He returned
without fortune and almost lost the sight
of both eyes in the frozen north. The wife,
however, is not desirous for a reconcilia-
tiOn.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
Non-Sinkable Boats.

The latest invention for saving life comes
from London, and Is a non-sinkable boat. II
people would pay as much attention to the
preservation OF life in other ways. there would
be great improvement. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters is life preserver. discovered fifty
years ago. II cures dyspepsia. indigestion and
all forms OF stomach trouble. IL is ex-
cellent tonic for the whole system and may
be had from any druggist.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
Pioneer ]. M. Hutchins Lectures.

At the Academy of Sciences Hall last
night ]. NJ. Hutchins. whose name is we'll
known in connection with the discovery Of
the Yosemite Valley, and the books ne
has written on its wonders, lectured dn-
der the auspices OF the United Brother
hood. on Trips in the High Sierras.
The lecture was illustrated with stere-
opticon views.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
AMERICAN LINE.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

g. TEAMERs WILL LEAVE WHARF. COR
- ner OF First and Branuan streets. 1 p. m.
for YOKOHAMA and HONGKONG. calling az
Kobe (Hiogo). Nagasaki and Shanghai. and
connecting at Hongkong with steamers for
India etc. No cargo received on board Cn day
OF sailing.
AMERICA MARU..............Th Thursday. Dee n
HONGKONG Tuesday Jan. Is
NIPPON MARU. Friday. Feb
Via Honolulu.
Round-trip tickets at reduced rates. For
freight and passage apply AZ c0mpanys Office.
l2f Market street. corner First.
". II. AVERY. General Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05

When flush a OF
a
o
TIL the Devil whispered behind AT
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
@.@-@~~+@-~-~-@-~.~.e+&~e-e

prominent inhabitants OF this town. the follow
ing gentlemen:
Jose de SOuza de Olivera. Marvel Aze-
vedO Bettencourt. Antonio SOuZa de Cunha.
JOSE FRANCISCO DA ROSA.