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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
HORSE COST $4,000.
American Millionaire's Agent Finds
What He Wants in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 16-Auriel Batonyi,
New York's famous whip, bought in
Chicago yesterday what is probably the
finest coach horse in America. The price
was 5000, the largest amount ever
paid for an animal of that sort. The
new owner is an American who lives in
London, but whose name Mr.. Batonyi
says he is not at liberty to reveal.
The story back of the purchase is a
bit romantic. In the spring of 1897 Mr..
Batonyi took to England George B.
Hulme'S famous string of coach horses.
They were six in number, all chestnutS,
and included the most famous pair in
the cOuntry-GOldenrod and BlaZaway.
They were the first American bred
horses ever exhibited in London at the
swell horse shows and made a. great
reputation for American breeders by
taking thirty-five prizes in thirty-two
classes. Goldenrod and Blazaway were
sold later to the millionaire London
banker, Sassoon.
During the Richmond horse show Mr.
Ratonyi was approached by a man
whom he describes as "a millionaire
American who has lived several years
in London and who had taken a great
interest in the Hume string, and COM
miSSioned to buy in America "a SenSa-
tional coach horse, one that was fast,
that was of a certain size, a certain
color, and, above all, one that could and
would lift his feet higher than any
other horse on the continent"
Upon his return to the United States
Mr.. Batonyi began a search for a coach
horse answering the millionaires de-
scription- For two years he looked in
vain. The entire east was secured, but
nothing was found to suit. Two weeks
ago Mr.. Batonyi came west and began
a search among the stock farms and
horse markets in and about Chicago
Saturday he found in Tichenor & New
gass' stables a. horse that in every way
filled the requirements of his commits
sion. 1t was a bay mare, sixteen hands
high, with no official record, but which
could go a mile in 1926 and lift it's feet
all the way. The price was s., 600
Mr.. Batonyi cabled his principal and
received an answer to buy quick -
The purchase was completed today. The
few days. Mr.. BatOnyi also bought in
and near Chicago twenty-four other
horses suitable for driving four-in-h hand
all of which are for Englishmen of
means.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
SUES THE TOBACCO TRUST.
Missouri Attorney General Will Try
to Gust the Plug Concerns.

Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 16.-Attorney
General E. c. Grow is continuing his light,
begun when he entered upon the duties of
his office, against the trusts.
Late last night he filed in the office or
the clerk of the, supreme court suit
against the big plug tobacco trust 1t Is
a quo warranto proceeding instituted
against the Continental Plug Tobacco
company of New Jersey, the j. Z. Rutler
company. the Brown Tobacco company,
the Drurnmond Tobacco company and the
Wright Brothers Tobacco company, the
latter four companies in St Louis, to an
null the charters of these Missouri COM
panies and to secure the forfeiture OF the
right of the Continental Tobacco company
to do business in the state.
The petition charges that these, com
panies are violating the state antitrust
law by combining to control the output
and the prices of plug tobacco, and that
the writ should be granted, not only un-
der the antitrust law, but also on the
ground of public policy.
The attorney general says this combina-
ton is a trust, pure and simple. formed
to regulate prices and to stamp out com
petition. He has been gathering evidence
for several weeks, and he thinks that he
can prove the charges alleged in the pc
tition with but little trouble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
CROWDS OF WOMEN.
Attend DR.. Longshore-Potts' Lectures
at the Crawford Opera House.

The Crawford theater continues to be
thronged with women, from all grades
of society, anxious to hear DR.. Long
shore-Potts deliver her famous lee
lures. Wednesday afternoon she spoke
particularly of some of the ailments
peculiar to women, their cause and
cures. She expressed great surprise
that the same old methods are being
used in America to treat these diseases
when more improved ones have long
since been discovered and used in Lon
don and Vienna
As Mrs. Potts talks her bright, 'wom-
Snly face is filled with an earnestness
of purpose and a desire to benefit her
hearers. On Wednesday she wore
rich costume of black MORE antique,
with full train, and garniture of lace
she IS delivering her last free lecture
this afternoon.
Friday afternoon she will speak on
Maternity which lecture is considered
the best of her efforts. 1t will be illus
trated with a number of fine stereopti-
con views which were specially pre-
pared for her in Europe A small adj
mission will be charged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have
ben filed:
Rossie Mason and husband to M. ].
Boots. SIS, part north half northwest quar-
ter section "a, township 10, range 13.
Julia S. Kellam and husband to Geo. J.
Roller, 200, part northwest quarter sec
ton 10. township 13, range II.
Martha A. McKitrick to Frances E.
Bowen, $575, lot 81 and north half lot SO
Polk street.
F. NJ. Hurlburt to B. T. Payne Jr., and
wife, $500, lots, 1872, 494 and 496 Reno ave-
nue., John Norton's second addition.
Joseph G. White and wife to s. w. Nc
Knight, $1,000, part northwest quarter sec
ton 10, township IL, range Is.
$50, lot 146 Crane street, Cranes addition
Central National bank to May Davis, 81,
part reservation 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
FUSS WITH WARDALL.
President of the National Aid Associa-
ton Is Found Fault With.

There is fight on Alonzo Wardall, pres
ident of the National Aid association, and
he will not be reelected president of the
organization
The annual meeting of the National Aid
association is being held in Topeka, at
reticent about the trouble between the or
ganization and Mr.. Wardall.
Mr.. WardaH elected president of
the association year ago at the meeting
h hean5 lp M MGpeKWs arda are that he
money that should have gone into the
treasury for his own lodge in Topeka The
specific charge is that when Mr.: Wardall
recruited a new member, instead of turn
ing all the money, paid by the new mem
Der for initiation, into the treasury, he
bring in new members. Mr.. Wardall re-
ceiveS a salary as president, ana TOT tnat
reason it was claimed that he should not
Mr.. Wardalrs friends claim that the
fight against him is spite work and that
there is no room to charge fraud on his
a per cent is allowed to the person who
brings in the new petition, and they say
of the fee received from members he re-
cruited in Topeka to be used by a Topeka
lodge for regalia- and that furthermore he
took none himself, but what he did H., use
was for the good of the order. They
also say that he is as much entitled to
the per cent as any other member, whether
Mr. WardaII did not present his name
for nomination and will mot not run for re-
be brought against MIN and, at his re-
quest be settled at this meeting.
/. K Lewis of Topeka was named as
The other officers chosen were as fol-
lows: Anna Walton, Fort Worth, Tex
and J. W; KiehI, Topeka. vice presidents
About 100 delegates are In attendance upon
the annual meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
A BRIDGE TRUST
With Capital of $4o,ooo,ooo Forming
in New York.

New York, Feb. 16.--The World says;
Representatives of nearly every large steel
bridge building company in the country
are holding daily sessions. at the Waldorf
Astoria for the purpose of forming a trust
which, it is proposed, will be capitalized
a $40. 900, 900.
One of the representatives of n large
Cleveland concern said last night: ''In a
general way we are all agreed upon the
desirability of combining. The present
condition of the bridge interests is not sat
isfactory. Our company spends fully one
half of what we call our general ex-
penses" in getting contracts or keeping
them away from competing companies.
Most of our contracts are with boards
of aldermen, supervisors and other munich
pal, county and state bodies. We have
some very high-priced men our pay
roll, whose value is estimated by the con-
tracts they bring in without asking them
for too many particulars.
This is unpleasant and likewise eX-
pensve. If a combine were formed en-
bracing the entire interest, work would
come in without such methods"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
MANSFIELD TAKING REST
Noted Actor Will Begin His Boston
Engagement Monday Next

Boston, Feb 16.-Richard Mansfield,
whose appearance at the Hollis Street
theater in "Cyrano de Bergerac'' for
this week was Cancelled yesterday, is
keeping closely to his hotel, and will en-
deavor to secure all the rest possible
this week
Mr. Mansfield is not sick, but is con-
siderably overworked and has suffered
a drain on his nervous system since
starting out with Cyrano. His doctors
have insisted that he take a rest, and
he is doing so.
He will begin a two weeks engage
ment Monday. Mr.. Mansfield is a. IA
vorite in Boston, and the advance sale
of seats has been large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
DEATH OFF. A. M'MURTRIE
Who Built the Rio Grande Over Mar
shall Pass

Denver, Feb. 16.-John A. McMurtrie,
the millionaire railroad contractor, is
dead at his home in this city of blood
poisoning caused by an abscess. Mr..
McMurtrie was born in Mauch Chunk,
Pa, in 1S49. He was a civil engineer
by profession and came to Denver in
1871. He was connected with the Rio
Grande railroad until 1886. He devised
the plans and superintendent the build
ing of the Rio Grande railroad over
Marshall Pass and through the Grand
Canon of the Arkansas, admittedly
some of the most remarkable feats of
railroad engineering ever performed.
AT the time of his death he was en-
gagged with his partners in construct
ing a coast line for the Southern Pa
cific in California. Mr.. McMurtrie was
a widower and leaves three children
who inherit his immense fortune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
POKER PARTY'S DISASTER.
Interested Onlooker Drops Hot Ashes
Into a Keg of Powder.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 16.-Juan Ferrio
was fatally and four other Italians
were seriously injured in an explosion
that occurred during a game of Ameri-
can draw poker at Moss Grove station
on the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
railroad yesterday.
The men were unable to work because
of severe weather, and gathered in a
shanty to have a good time After din
ner Antonio Voot, Antonio Carros, Fred
Devish and San Ferrio started to play
poker.
Juan Ferrio, a new arrival from Italy,
was a. spectator. He was seated on
what he thought was a key of spikes.
In the excitement over seeing his
brother win a. Jackpot Ferrio knocked
the ashes from his pipe against the key,
which, he was then told, cotained pow
der. There was a rush to get out.
An explosion accelerated matters, and
the man that caused it was blown
through the roof Of the shanty. He
was still alive this morning. The other
men were burned, but will proba bly,
recover. It is feared Carros will lose
the sight Of both eyes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
ONEIN TWENTY AT WORK.
Ladies' Taiiors' Cooperative Shop
Does Not Keep Men Busy.

Chicago, Feb 16.-"Five of US are work
ing, twelve are here out of work and fifty
dent Charles Jabkowski of the Ladies'
Tailors' union today accounting for the
''10G'' men who We're to organize coop
erative tailoring concern.
I'VE have a shop at 1888 Michigan ave
nue., where the five men are working. We
had fifteen suits ordered last week. The
union subscribed 81, GOO capital for the con-
Germ. Most of the men have gone to To-
1edo, Cleveland and elsewhere"
The union was locked out by the employ
ing tailors several weeks ago and then
announced its intention of subscribing
$4,000 and setting up a shop where all the
men would work cooperative basis
and where they would make suits so cheap
that the old firm would have to quit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
LAST OF THE YAOUPS
In California Dies at the Age of
1O8

Salinas, Cal, Feb. 16.-Parito. believ-
ed to be the last Yaqui Indian in Cali
fornia, is dead. He was 108 years old,
according to the record kept in pioneer
days. Parito fought with his tribe in
Mexico against the Spanish in 1910
when the Mexicans rebelled against the
domination of the Dons. He took part
in the Yaqui rebellion of 1926 and in
1927 came to California. Parito suffered
stroke of paralysis when in his one
hundredth year and two additional at
tacks last week were the forerunners of
the end which was one of terrible suf-
fering for the poor old fellow, who in
his last days was carried back to his
youth and the battles of nearly a cen
fury ago were refought in his feeble
mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
MANAGER COWED CRITICS.
Gallery Gods at the Prince of Wales
Theater Talked Down by Mr..
LoWenfeld.

London, Feb. 16.-The first PRODUCTION
of a comic opera entitled 1.-The Co
quette," by H. J. w. Dam and Dustin
Clerice at the Prince of Wales theater
last night was followed by an extraordi-
nary scene The piece is remarkably
good and was finely presented. but a
clique in the gallery persisted in keep
ing I'D a vociferous ''booing,' which ex-
cited the ire of Manager Lowenfeld.
Mr. Lowenfeld appeared before the
curtain at the colse of an act, and for 10
minutes carried on a savage colloquy
with the gallery gods interspersed with
intervals of pandemonium. The man
ager finally cowed the critics and si-
IanaaH them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
KIPLING HAS SYMPATHY.
Professional and Business Men of
Brattleboro Join in a Letter
to the Author.

Brattleboro, VT, Feb. 16-Nearly all
of the leading professional and business
men of this city have Joined in a let
ter to Rudyard Kipling, expressing
qualification at the writer's return to
this country and the hope that he will
make Brattleboro his home as hereto
fore. The signers state their desire to
tender a reception and dinner to Mr..
Kipling at some future date in honor
of his return.
The letter, as stated by number of
the signers, was called out by the state
ments which have appeared regarding
the relations between Mr.. Kipling and
his brother-in-law. Nearly everyone in
Brattleboro sympathizes with Mr.. Kip
ling in the controversy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
IRVING'S PROGRAMME.
Will Play in London After Easter and
Come to New York With
Ellen Terry.

New York, Feb. 16.-Bram Stoker,
manager for Sir Henry Irving, is at the
Plaza. He said last night that the no
ted actor, who has been i'll since Octo-
Der 8, was much improved in health.
His physicians ordered him to take
six months rest said Mr.. Stoker, land
he took their advice. He will not APP
pear again on the stage until immedi-
ateIy after Easter believe his rest has
done him great good and that he will
act with renewed vigor. Ellen Terry
will remain in Sir Henry's company and
will accompany him to this country
next October"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
The Sisters of Saint Francis. Clfntt

The Sisters of Saint Francis, Clinton
Iowa. write under the date of January
81, 1898: About six months ago a very
reverend clergyman Recommended
Regan's rheumatism Remedy to us as
one of our sisters was severe sufferer
from rheumatism of over three years
durat ton. 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
it so richly deserves. 81 per bottle. Sold
by Swift & Holiday Drug Co., w. H.
Wilson, Arnold Drug CO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
GRAYEDIGGERS TO STRIKF
Increase of Pay Demanded at James,
Vile, Wis.,-Many Bodies
Await Burial

GAINESVILLE. Wis, Feb. 16.-The grave
diggers at the local cemeteries may go
on strike.
They have notified funeral directors
that they want an increase in daily pay
from $1.25 to $50, and that if such in
crease is not granted they will strike.
The present condition of the ground
makes work harder, hence their de-
mand. A large number of bodies await
burial, and the increase will probably
be granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
DECIMATION OF DUCKS.
Frozen Lakes of Wisconsin Kill Fowl
by the Thousands.

Milwaukee, Feb. 16.-Lake captains
report that wild ducks are suffering
and dying by hundreds on the lake.
Wherever a small spot of open water is
found the ducks can be seen tumbling
all over each other to get into it, and
in some places, vesselmen say, there APP
pear to be thousands of the ducks
about.
People living on Jones island and in
the lower part of the city are getting
hundreds of the ducks by shooting them
in the morning at places where open
water is found
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
BAR FRANCE FROM OMAN.
England Will Not Permit Her to
Have a Coalinsr Station There.

London. Feb. 16.-There is no thought at
the foreign office that any serious trouble
will be caused by the French deal with
the Sultan of Oman at MuScat.
The exact extent of the arrangement is
not quite clear. 1t is not a new pin-prick,
however, but one decided upon long ago,
when it seemed that England rather liked
being pricked. A French coaling station
in that particular part of the world will
not be tolerated by this country. The for
eign office believes that the sultan must
have been heavily bribed, and it will be
necessary to call him sharply to account
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
MOB ATTACKS A SCHOOL.
Sought Revenge for the Murder of a
Boy by One of the Monks.

Paris, Feb. ia riotous attack was
made upon the Christian Brothers
school at Lille last evening in conSe
quence of the murder of a youth who
was a pupil in the institution. The
murderer of the boy is believed to be
a monk, who is alleged to have mall
treated his victim and killed him to
prevent disclosures.
The mob also smashed the windows
of the convent of the Sacred Heart.
Fifteen of the rioters have been ar
rested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Do You Understand

That the persistent use of Beggs Blood
Purifier and Blood Maker will drive dis
eased germs out of your system and life
will again be worth living. You can not
cure in one week or in one month a
blood trouble that has been years in
getting a foothold. Beggs Little Giant
Pills should be taken twice a week with
this remedy. For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Forest Fires in snain.

London, Feb. ia Central News Dis
patch from Madrid says the forests of
Oviedo, in the northwestern part Of Spain,
are on fire Villages have been destroyed,
the inhabitants fleeing for their lives.
Many herds of cattle have persisted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
100000 Fire

Philadelphia, Feb. 1e-Fire early this
morning at III. 213 and 215 Church street
caused an aggregate loss on building and
contents of about $4,000 E X Piurnlev
paper box manufacturer, loses about $50. :
WO, ana the other losses are divided be-
tween NJ. Meyer & Son. tailors trimmings.
Needles & Bros, shirt manufa cturers: the
american Glucose company and the Lev
ering estate, which owns the tuildinp
The losses are covered by insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
A PrincelY Salary.

London, Feb. 16.-The Brussels cor
respondent of the. Daily Mail says:
Former Consul Duckert has been COM
missioned to make a tour of China in
the interests of Belgian manufacturers
at a salary of 29, 900 pounds a year. The
idea of the tour emanated from King
Leopold who will contribute 5000
pounds to the salary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Montero Rios Resigns.

Madrid, Feb. 16.-Sener Montero Rios,
who was president Of the Spanish peace
commission, has resigned the presidency
of the senate owing to the popular outcry
against his defense ef the commission
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
No Power over Pullmans.

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Attorney
General Ford has filed an opinion with
the railway commissioners in which he
states that they have no authority over
the Pullman Palace Car company. Ford
contends that the company simply rents
and furnishes cars to railway COM
panies and the board has not the power
to regulate the charges of the baggage,
express or coach companies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

A lady was surprised the other day
to hear from her grocer that those little
sweet pickles were home product, and
said they were as nice as they could
be, and that she would ask for no other
than the "Silver Leaf brand hereafter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

The Degree Team of camp 2sO0 NJ w.
A invites the public to attend a dance
in Hamilton hall, Friday eevning, 18th
February. The last opening of the hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
For Three Years. Nights itching
and Burning Terrible.
Wife Suggests cUTICURA. Uses it.
Presto! What a Change.
NOW PERMANENTLY CURED.

The itching and burning suffered in my feet
and limbs for three years were terrible. At night
they were worse, and would keep me awake
greater part of the night. Iconsulted doctor after
doctor. None knew what the trouble was.
concluded would have to go to a Cincinnsu
hospital before L would get relief. Ny wife
finally prevailed upon me to try CUTTcUEA RENE
dies. Prestol What a change. am now cured
and 1t il a permanent cure. / feel ike kicking
some doctor or myself for suffering three years.
Sept IL, 1898. 81. JENKINS, Aiddleboro, Ky.
said ttrou1hout the world Por1xR D. AVID c. Cokr.
eols Props Boston. "How to Cure Every Humor" 1roo
GAVE Y0uR SKIN Hana: u saS nsiS sd z n''s
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16

The Hamilton hall will be closed to
the public by a dance given by the
woodmen team, camp $500, NJ. w. of A,
Friday evening, February IL. Tickets
so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. H p. Hettinger, Indianapolis.
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle 1 was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. 1 finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in days could walk with
out my cane; two bottles cured me
sound and well. 1 take great pleasure
in recommending the Mystic Cure to
all who are afflicted with Rheuma tisrn. ."
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists.
623 Kansas avenue, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-16
What itDOes

Hostetters Stomach Bitters cures
malaria and bilious attacks. 1t cures
nervous prostration and exhaus-
ton. 1t makes the nerves strong.
1t makes rich, red blood, firm flesh,
s sas h @1s65s HOStetter'S
t dsss:ps i ssaiis Stomach
ton and constipation. Di+fo1o
Itdoes all these things.DllLCIS