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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
LONG is WE'LL SATISFIED.
Ways and Means Membership Suits
the Kansas Congressman.

Washington, Dec. 21.-'I am very
Well satisfied" said Representative
Long of Kansas, with the place the
speaker has given me on the ways and
means committee. Kansas has been a
state for forty years, and has hitherto
been allowed but one member of that
committee. That was Representative
w. G. Haskell, who assisted Major Nc
Kinley in 1883 in framing a tariff bill.
Mr.. Kelly of Pennsylvania was then
chairman of the committee"
Representative Long has served one
term in congress before this, but was
left out in the F'ifty-f1fth congress- He
goes on the committee practically as a
new member of the house. 1t is not
often that this is done, although w. J.
Bryan was member of the ways and
means in the Fifty-second. Represen-
tative Walter Evans of Kentucky was
made a member of the ways and means
committee during his first term, but
Chairman Dingley desired that because
Mr.. Evans had been commissioner of
internal revenue and was particularly
well informed on revenue matters.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
GENERAL ORDER
Issued by the War Department
Regarding General LaWtOn.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The following
general order announcing to the army
the death of Gen Lawton was issued
from the war department today:
War Department, Washington, D. c.,
Dec. q, 1S99.-With deep regret the
secretary of war announces the death
on the field of battle of Henry W. Law
ton, major general of volunteers and
colonel and inspector general Of the
regular army.
on the 18th of April 1861, three days
after President LincOln'S first call for
volunteers in the war for the union at
the age of Is he enlisted as a, private in
the Ninth Indiana volunteers He
served with his regiment in the field in
the army of the Tennessee throughout
that war and at its close was mustered
out, at the age of p, as lieutenant col
gallant and meritorious service and
awarded a medal of honor for dis
tinguished gallantry.
He was Commissioned second lieuten-
ant in the regular army on the 28th Of
July, 1866, and served in the infantry
until 1859, then in the cavalry until 1887
and thereafter as inspector general un-
til the commencement of the war with
Spain. He was repeatedly commended
in General Orders for vigilance and
zeal, rapidly and persistence of pur-
suit, 'fOr great skill, perseverance and
gallantry'' in services on the frontier
against hostile Indiaps.
Upon the declaration of war with
Spain he was made brigadier general
ana on the eighth or july following
major general of volunteers. His nom
inatiOn for brigadier general of the
regular army was determined upon and
was ready to be sent to the senate upon
the day of his death.
He commanded the second division of
the Fifth army corps in the Cuban
campaign, rendering distinguished ser
vice in the battles before Santiago and
subsequently commanded the depart
meEt of Santiago and the Fourth army
corps. On the 18th of March, 1899, he
assumed command Of the first division
of the Eighth army corps in the Philip
pine islands and remained in command
of this division in practically continu-
Gus and most eVentful service in the
field until he fell on the 18th of De-
cember, 1899. pierced by an insurgent
bullet while leading his troops near San
MateO, on the island Of LuzOn-
The swift and resistless movement of
his column up the Rio Grande and
across the northern boundary of the
plain of central LuzOn which had Just
been completed was the chief factor in
the destruction of the insurgent power
and was the crowning achievement of
his arduOuS life.
He fell in the fulIness of his powers
in the joy of conflict, in the consciousness
of assured victory. He leaves to his COM
radeS and his country the memory and
the example of dauntless courage of un-
Sparing devotion to duty, of manly char
acter and of high qualities Of command,
which inspired his troops with his own
The flag viii be placed at half mast and
thirteen minute guns will be fired at
day after the receipt Of this sG5i order ri and
the usual badges of mourning will be
worn for thirty days.
BY Command of Major General Miles
II. G. CORBIN, Adjutant General.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
sMAsHEp a RToYoLE.
Hutchinson Tough Given Three
Months in Jail and 800 Fine.

Hutchinson. Kan, Dec. 2O.-Sheridan
Plaughe's tin" bicycle is a very expen-
sive wheel. Besides costing the owner
a good sum for the wheel itself and for
subsequent repairs, it has cost Steve
Grandon a fine of 500 and ninety days
in the county Jail. Grandon is the young
man who got drunk and smashed the
bicycle. The evidence against him was
so strong that when his preliminary
hearing was called before Justice Nor
ris he pleaded guilty at once.
Justice Morris took occasion to give
the young man a lecture upon the way
he was taking. He closed by saying cit
is time TO put on the brakes, young
man, and consider where you are go
ing" GrandOn replied with a leer: Yes,
I guess it's about time to turn on the
hot air, as Parker Hatch says"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
ALAWYER KILLED.
BY Opposing Counsel In q Quarrel
Over a Suit.

st. Louis, Dec. PA special to the
Post-Dispatch from Dallas, Tex, says;
r. M Etheridge, one Of the most prom
inent lawyers in the city, today shot
Attorney Edwin 0. Harrell who is
equally we'll known, four times in
crowded elevator in the North Texas
building. HarreIf died later at his
home
Harreu had a pistol half cooked in his
hand as he fell in the lobby in front
of the elevator shaft Etheridge is in
custody.
The men were employed as counsel
on opposite sides in litigation involving
cotton mill property, and aqCarrelled
concerning professional affairs.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
CONVICT HAS SMALLPOX.
Dread Disease Discovered at the
Federal Prison.

Leavenworth, Dec. 21-A case of
smallpox was discovered among the
prisoners at the federal penftentIary at
TT. Leavenworth today. John Brown, a
negro trusty, who was allowed to run
errands on the outside, is sick with it.
He has been taken away from the pris
on and quarantined in a tent under the
care of a guard. Warden McClaughry
is taking every precaution to keep the
disease from spreading.
No visitors Will be allowed within the
prison walls for the present and the
guards will be kept inside and not al
lowed to go to their homes until it is
determined if there are any more cases
of smallpox among the prisoners.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
ELIGIBLE.
Attorneys Find That Twentieth Kan
sas Boys Are Entitled to Pensions.

The pension attorneys are camping
on the trail of the Twentieth Kansas
soldiers. This week each member of
the regiment now in Topeka received a
postal card bearing the information
that a certain pension attorney from
Washington, D. C." would be at a To-
peka hotel till tonight for the purpose Of
examining applicants and filling out
applications" The card further stated
that the examination would be free.
Several of the Twentieth Kansas
boys have responded, and in each case
the examinations" resulted in discov-
ering grounds for pension. The pen
sion attorneys expect to reap a harvest
among the returned volunteer troops.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
SCARCITY OF MONEY.
It Upsets the Calculation of Whisky
Trust

New YORK, Dec. 21.-President Rice
of the Distilnng company of America
announced today that the proposed plan
of increasing the capital stock of the
company had been abandoned for the
present on account of the condition of
the money market which rendered it
impracticable. While the directors of
the company had previously taken no
formal action in the matter, yet it had
been the intention to secure either by
larger capitalization or by a bond issue
about 81, ,000, 600 more of working capital.
The company has been a borrower of
about 81. .0O0, 900 on call, more or less,
regularly since its organization and in
the recent squeezes in money rates has
been subjected to considerable incon-
venience. Partly to Obviate the neceS-
sity of borrowing money from the
street and partly to be in a position to
carry larger stocks of the more va1u-
able brands of WHISTLES through long
maturing periods an increased working
capital of at least 1000, 600 was thought
to be extremely desirable.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
sA11NA POULTRY SHOW.
Large Numbers of Fine Fowls Being
Entered

Salina- Dec. Zo.-The chicken show
opens today The show promises to be
the event of the week.
There will be the greatest variety Of
in this section Of the county. There will
also be more birds exhibited of the
leading classes than at any former
show. All entries are in and more than
a thousand birds been entered. A num-
ber Of entries have been received from
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
A MODEL POOR FARM
Jackson County Institution Paid
$4,000 Profit the Last Year.

Atchison, Dec. 21.-G. L. Horning. S.
H. Rush, county commissioners, and L.
NJ. Tut, county clerk, of Jefferson
county, are in Atchison today. They
are around inspecting county poor
farms, and came here from Jackson
county. Jackson county's farm COM
prises 100 acres of fine land, a. superin-
tendent is employed at a salary of $500
q year and the farm is not only self
supporting, but last year netted a profit
of $1,000 Jefferson county thinks of
adopting the Jackson county system,
and its commissioners came here to as
certain what Atchison county is doing.
They did not visit our poor farm as
they learned that their system is much
county 50, 100 to maintain its poor farm
last wear.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

It was related of Gen. LawtOn short
ly after his return frcm the Santiago
campaign that he attended some sort
of a gathering in the south where he
was invited to make a speech. He de-
chned, saying that he was not hero
but just a regular. 1t viii take more
than those words of the general to con-
vince the American people now that he
is not a hero. His remark. however,
served the purpose for which probably
it was intended, that Of calling atten-
tion to those in the volunteer service
who were doing much fighting with
their mouths and in the newspapers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
PoINTED PARAeRAPHs.

LFrom the Chicago News.l
Wedlock was never intended to be
bolted
The man who pays as he goes some
times goes broke.
Making a noise is one of the leading
infant Industries.
The spider isn't a ball player, yet he
often makes a fly catch.
All is well that ends well-with the
exception of Wasps, hornets, etc.
When a man is generous to a fault
the fault is apt to be one of his own.
In a mans estimation there is moth
ing too good for his wife-exceut him
self.
The man who has no get-up about
him will never succeed as a balloonist or
hOd-carrier.
When two souls are tied up in a mat
rimonia1 knot they are bound to be
happy-Sometimes
Every time a man makes a fool of
himself by acting contrary to his own
judgment he gets mad.
Perhaps the average woman loves to
go shopping because she thinks there is
something good in store for her.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
10 HAVE NEW LIaHTa
Electric Light Franchise Given by
Wichita City Council

Wichita. Dec. 21.-The city council
has passed an electric light franchise.
The franchise calls for 179 arc lights
and forty incandescent lights to be fur
niShed the city for term of five years
at $4,000 per year. This is at the rate
of about $40 per month for arc lights.
Commercial lights are to be furnished
at not to exceed eight dollars per
month till midnight, and six dollars till
10 o'clock with no extra charge for mid
night service on Saturday night, and
incandeScentS at three-fOurthS of
cent per hour as against one cent an
hour now. By the month FOR all night
incandescent service, the maximum rate
is S1.75 per month.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
PROTEST. WE'LL FOUNDED.
British Have No Right to Hold Up
American Flour.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Tn the absence
of a formal complaint, the state de-
partment officials do not care to eE-
press a specific opinion in the case OF
the reported seizures Of American -four
by British cruisers off the South Afri-
can coast under suspicion that II was
intended for the Transvaal. But under
the general rule adopted by our gov
ernnent and adhered to by most OF the
other civilized governments. merchan-
disc of this description sent by one neu-
trail nation to another as in the case
Of the United States and Portugal ~
absolutely exempt from seizure.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
twenty-five Years Contant Use With
out Failure.

The first indication of Group is horse
ness. and in a child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken as a sure sign of
the approach of an attack. Following this
hQarseness. is peculiar rough cough. If
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as
soon tn echiId becomes hoarse or
even after the, croupy cough appears. it
Will prevent the attack 1t is used in
many thousands of homes in this broad
land and never. disappoints the anxious
mothers. We have yet to learn Of a
single instance in which it has not proved
effe4ctual. Nc, other preparation can show
such a record-twenty-fi years constant
use without a failure. For sale BY ali
drugeiSts
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
CoaI operators Rlect ofioera.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-At today's session
of the Illinois coal operators assocla-
tiOn, the following officers were re-
elected: President, S. NJ. DalzeH; vice
president, A J. Morehead; secretary
treasurer, J. A. Agee; recording secre-
tary, c. L Scroggs. At the afternoon
session the executive committee from
the nine districts of the state was elect
ed and plans discussed for the Joint
conference to be held with the union
miners at Indianapolis, January q.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

CF'rom the Chicago News.l
Wedlock was never intended to be
bolted-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

It was thrilling escape that Charles
Davis Of BowerstOn, O., lately had from
1r1ghtfuI death For two years d severe
lung trouble constantly grew worse until
It. seemed he must die of Consumption.
Then he began to use Dr. Kings New
Discovery. and lately wrote: 1T gives in
stant relief and effected a permanent
cure Such wonderful cures have for %
years proven its power to cure all Throat
Shest and Lung troubles Price soc and
Sl-ta- Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bot
ties free at Waggoner's drug store. 7S1
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Revolution Ends With a Jerk.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The attempt at
revolution in Guatemala has come to
all end according to advices 30 the
state department from United States
Minister Hunter. He cables that on the
l4th inst the rebels seized the town OF
Tacoma near the Mexican boundary.
The government troops soon surrounded
the place and captured nearly all Of the
insurgents, bringing the revolution to
a sudden termination
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

The only way to get a girl to love
you right is to act as if you wished she
wouldn't.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
PACK OF WOLVES.
Killing Off the Stock of the Kentucky
Mountain Farmers.

Horse Cave, Ky, Dec. 21.-A pack Of
wolves is causing much uneasiness
among farmers in the knobs of the
Lewis Velat neighbcrhood. They are
very ferocious, and have killed sheep,
hogs, calves and cows. They have been
seen by many people. Wildcats are also
a source of much alarm, not only be-
cause of their depredations among
stock but because of their disposition
to attack humans. A hunt is being ar
ranged and the beasts will be extermi-
mated.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
AFTER KANSAS BUSINESS.
Foreign and Home Corporations Seek
State Authority.

The following foreign corporation has
applied for permission to do business in
Kansas:
Bowles Live Stock Commission COM
pany of West Virginia, with headquar-
ters at Chicago, wants to do business
in Kansas City.
The Peru Milling company of Peru,
Kansas, and the Buckeye Building as
sociation of Buckeye township, Dickin-
son county, have applied to the secre-
tarX of state for q charter.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
KANSAS NEWS.
Big Cattlemen in Finney County
Have Phones.
Lines Extended Out of Garden
City to Ranches.
DAILY MARKET TIPS.
Is Patriotism Growing Luke
warm in Kansas
Only One Recruit After 5 Days
Labor at EmpOria.
DAILY MARKET TIPS.

Garden City, Dec. 21-Workmen are
putting up poles and lines for a tele-
phone. 1t viii not only accommodate
our citizens, but will be extended to
quite a number of cattle ranches from
10 to 20 miles from the city and also to
some farmers, giving them easy COM
municatiOn with the city, without trou-
Bile OF coming in.
1t is also proposed in the spring to ex-
tend to neighbOring county seats, max
ing a circuit of towns around US, with
Garden City as the center.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Even government bonds showed the
effects Of the panicky condition in Wall
street this week If Secretary Gage
would let the spectators fight it out
unaided for awhile, perhaps he would
not have so much difficulty in getting
in the amount of paper that he desires
TO take ND.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Emnoria JaiI Emntv.

For the first time in years, the Jail is
empty. It is used by both city and
county. This morning, Sheriff Tom
O'Connor started for Lansing with
VIM Powell who, for two weeks, has
been the only inmate. Only twice in
the four years of Tom Evans admins
tration was the jail empty. Sheriff
O'Connor is now in his third year and
this is the first empty Jail However,
don't get gay. There's a light in the
window for you u''-Emporia Gazette.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
WILL KEEP ON PLAYING.
Ben Couchman, Twentieth Kansas
Gets a Job With the State.

Ben Couchman of the Twentieth
Kansas band, has been elected to a po-
sition at the Osawatomie insane asy-
1um, by the state board of charities.
Couchman is a cornet player and will
WatOmie.
COuchman was wounded in the Phil
ippines, a bullet striking him in the
breast, passing clear through his body
The wound gives him no trouble.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Kitcbener'g Train Derailed

Cairo, Dec. 21-The train conveying
General Lord Kitchener, now on his
way from the Soudan to South Africa
via this city. was derailed north OF
Luxor Happily, it only retarded the
generals arrival here
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Advance for the Glass Workers.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. I'D. c. Ripley.
president Of the United States Glass
company announced today tnat the
wages OF blowers and gatherers IN their
employ would be advanced 3 per cent on
January 1. The increase will affect
about 200 employees.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Hadley Appointed.

H. NJ. Hadley has been appointed. by
the state board &C charities, state archi-
tect to have charge Of the plans and
construction of the new building at the
insane asylum. The building is for the
superintendent, physician, secretary
and other administrative officials It
will cost about $50 900
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

w. McA. Green and wife to NJ H
MeNerney, $1,000, pit. lots 1896 9S- 200
202-4 Eighth avenue, Horne's addition
Chas. Patrick to Plezzie A. Anderson,
S770, lots 251-35-5-7 Fifth street, Oak
Iey's sub
Walter s. Peck and wife to Miss
Parke Read, $1,000, lot 12s and s. Y 1876
Tyler street.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
QUITS THE BENCH.
A Judge to Become Counsel for Salt
Trust.

Columbus O., Dec. 21.-It is authori-
tative1y stated that Judge Bradbury Of
the Ohio supreme court will resign in g.
few days to become the counsel for the
National Salt company, commonly call
ed the Salt Trust.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
JEWEL CITY REVIVAL.
Mrs. Hazelrigg of Topeka Makes
Many Additions to the Church

Jewell City, Dec. 21-The great re-
vival meeting of Mrs. Clara Hazelrigg
Of Topeka closed Tuesday night. In one
evening twenty-five persons were
added, twenty Of whom were men,
There has been altogether eighty-one
church Of this city ahead of any or
ganization in the county in membership.
Mrs. Hazelrigg raised over $1,000 Tues
day evening, $500 of which is pastors
salary; balance the start in a building
fund to enlarge the church building.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
San Antonio Through Sleeper via
Santa Fe Route.

First-class Pullman sleeping car
leaves Topeka daily via Santa Fe
Route at 1920 a. m. Free reclining
chair cars on same train. For folders,
rates. and reservations apply to T. L.
King Agent DepOt
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
New Kanaas Poafrnaatara-

Washington, Dec. 21.-The following
fourth-class postmasters have been ap-
pointed for Kansas: Heber, Cloud
county, S. E. Smith. vice NJ. J. Combs
removed Homestead, Chase county,
Minnie Finley, vice II. A Brown, re-
signed; Volland. Gabaunsee county,
John Cromer, vice ". Scoheld. resign
ed
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Small Niokersou Blaze.

of the Nickerson Roller mills was de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday and the en-
gine considerably damaged. The origin
of the fire is unknown Loss estimated
a $500. The mill Will probably be de-
layed about a week in their work in
consequence of the damage to the en-
gine
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

If the members of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor should vote as the
delegates to the national meeting talk
ed and resolved, they are liable to make
trouble for some political organizations.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

King Menelik of Abyssinia may re-
gard this as an oppOrtune time for set
ting some little matters Ofvariance be-
tween himself and England.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Improved Service to San Antonio via
Santa Fe Route.

Pullman sleepers and free chair cars
now run daily without change via Ft.
Worth, MilanO, and Austin. Comforta-
Bile from start to finish. Train leaves
Topeka daily at 1920 a. m. T. L. King,
Agent, Depot.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

The man who has the stocks locked
in his safe is much safer than the man
who merely holds them through the
medium of the margin that he has put
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Finest Display

OF cut flowers ever shown in Topeka at
Jas Hayes, 107 West Sth st.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

In the nature of a Christmas gift to
the American people comes the an
nouncement that there will be no river
and harbOr bill passed by this con-
eress
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

In the olden time it would have been
Albert Edward who would be COM
manding the British army in Africa
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Sydney. n. S. W. Dec. 21.-The as
sembly today passed a bill authorizing
the issue Of treasury bills to the
amount Of 100000 pounds.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

There is an opportunity to make
fortune by buying securities at the
prevailing low prices if one could but
know when the bottom has been reach
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

After the Beers get through with
Roberts and Kitchener. there is still
Wolseley left.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

BY the time Lord Roberts gets to
Africa it is not at all certain that he
VIII ind any army to command. The
safer way would be to take one with
him
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

When a woman buys a new coat and
asks her husband to guess what she
paid for it, she always expects him to
say about ten dollars less than he
thinks it cost, so she can show him she
is such a good manager.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
washington Wants the Facts.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The depart
ment of state has called upon United
States Minister Hunter for report of
the facts in the case of the two Amer
icaus-Imboden and Golde-who We're
killed by a native in San Pedro. Hondu-
ras, recently.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

The Roberts investigating commits
sion does not appear to have ELECTED
any facts previously denied by the de-
fendant
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
BACHELOR BUTTONS.

EFrom the New York Press.1
The Lord loveth a cheerful liver.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

In taking up the white mans burden
IN Africa, England appears to have be-
come slightly overloaded.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

NE often wonder if the people who
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

sIeds Clancy & Morton
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Mcpherson and Ottawa counties and
exhibits from other places are expected.
COOpS have been coming to the show
room all day and a large number viii
be in tonight