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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
CALLS ON A POET.
Mrs Cleveland and Mrs. Richard W.
Glider Honor an Aged Lady.

Trenton, N. J., May 25-Ellen Glenn
entine Howarth, a remarkable woman,
whose poetical works were produced
while she labored at the washtub, re-
ceived unexpected and distinguished
guests in her modest little home at No.
55 Wall street, today
They were Mrs. Grover Cleveland,
wife of the former president and Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Watson Glider, who
called to offer her their congratulations
upon her seventy-second birthday.
Mrs. Howarth, a woman in poor cir
cumStances and with no education 35
years ago suddenly began to write
verses full of patriotism and fire. They
were printed in the local newspapers
over the signature "Clementine and
then found their way into the maya
zines. Mr.. Glider was impressed with
her work and helped to find a market
for it.
Mrs. Howarth says her poems came
to her by inspiration while she worked
washtub. She did not write them down
at first, but kneaded them into shape in
her brain, and did not take up her pen
until she was thoroughly satisfied with
them. Her case is looked upon as a
literary curiosity, for she began her
output of verse very suddenly and
without any preliminary study or
training, and after a period of great
activity the output ceased almost as
suddenly.
She says she does not write now be-
cause she has no longer the inspiration
and does not wish to spoil her early
fame with inferior work Her verses
"Clementine's PoemS''-were published
soon after the civil war, and had a very
large sale They are now out of print.
The old lady, kindly and gentle, is be-
ing cared for by relatives. Mrs. Glider
has interested Mrs. Cleveland in her,
be republished under the patronage of
the wife of the former president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
THE PISTOL FAILED HER.
Sweethearts Agree to Commit Suicide
He Succeeded.

Springfield, Mo-, May 25.-An inquest
was held today over the body of Ben
Whilhite, the young farmer of Walnut
Grove, who committed suicide yester-
day while out walking with his sweet
heart, Miss Lulu Ford, a prominent
young woman of Sharon, who witness
ed the affair.
She then turned the smoking pistol
upon herself and snapped the trigger.
The cartridge failed to explode, and the
young woman swooned and fell close
by the dead body of young Whilhite.
She was picked up by passers- by.
Whilhite and Miss Ford had been
sweethearts for many years. They were
schoolmates at Walnut Grove, and when
but quite young had decided to marry
after their school days. were ended For
several years they lived apart, but
Whilhite visited at Miss Ford's home
quite frequently. When their engage
ment was announced to the parents it
brought forth serious objections.
Yesterday Whilhite called on Miss
Ford, who was visiting at the home of
a friend. He proposed that they take a
short walk, so as not to be interrupted.
Whilhite said to his sweetheart, IF we
cannot marry, why not commit sui
cide?"
The young woman agreed, and they
decided to end their lives by drowning
revolver in his pocket, and death by
pistol shot, they finally decided, would
be much easier than drowning.
He proposed that he would kill HIM
self first and then she, with the same
weapon, should follow.
He placed the pistol to his heart and
fired. Death followed instantly.
But the young woman was unable to
carry out her part in the tragedy, and
lived to tell the story.
Whilhite was only 10 years of age,
and was heir to $4,000, left him by his
father, who died short time ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
OUT AT LAST.
Government Report on the Water
Supply of tne Country.

Washington, May 25.-The United
States geological survey has just issued
an important volume prepared by f. H
Newell, relating to the use of water for
power, irrigation and other industrial
purposes, being gthe product of ten
years experience and systematic meas.
urement. 1t gives facts concerning
rivers in various localities from Maine
to California and shows the greatest,
least and average flow by months.
The greater part of the volume is
given to facts concerning the rivers of
the west, particularly those used in ir
rigation. The Missouri river and, it's
tributaries in Montana and Wyoming
are described and figures of available
water inserted. A large number of
measurements of the headwaterS of
Platte river in Colorado are also given,
and the importance of its stream to the
development of Nebraska is shown.
In a similar way the Arkansas river
is described and data bearing upon the
great problem of interstate water
placed on record. Kansas farmers claim
that the irrigators in Colorado are TAX
ing the water which belongs to them.
Similar conditions are shown to exist
on the Rio Grande, the waters of which
are not only claimed by Colorado and
New Mexico, but also by the Republic
of Mexico, giving rise to an important
international contention. Facts re-
garding the rivers of Texas are also
noted and the extraordinary rapidity
with which sediment is destroying the
great million dollar reservoir and wa
ter power at Austin are illustrated by
diagrams.
The conditions in the drainage basins
of Humboldt river and of Great Salt
Lake, in Nevada and Utah are de-
scribed and also those along ella river
in Arizona. The far northwest has not
been neglected, rivers having been
measured in Idaho, Washington and
Oregon. Elaborate details are given
concerning California, and a paper up
on the water supply of southern Cali
fornia, prepared by j. B. Lipplncott,
has been inserted.
Besides the elaborate description of
the rivers there are papers upon un-
foreground waters, one of these beng
by N H Barton, on the ground supply
of western Nebraska. This is accom-
panied by cOlored maps showing the
extent to which the development of the
arid and desert lands has proceeded
within this area.
The volume is deliberately illustrated
Every attempt has been made to rem
der this volume convenient for refer
ence and attractive in appearance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
FITZ A WILLING WORKER.
He Decided to Quit Wrestling With
the Shetland Pony.

Bath Beach. Me. May 25.-Nothing has
come too hard for 'Lanky Bob" and he
needs no watchful eye of the trainer to
encourage him in his work. He goes
through the different exercises today with
as much vigor and determination as on
the first day he arrived at his Bath ave-
nue. cottage.
One exercise Fftz has decided to dis
pense with is the wrestling with Robert,
jr., the Shetland pony. Heretofore It has
been a part of the champions pastime to
try to throw him on his back and uSu-
ally he succeeded, but the other day in
performing this feat Bobs knee came in
contact with the animals hoof, and ever
since the big fellow has been cautious.
Fftz; speaking of the change of time for
his bout from the afternoon till night.
says that it will have no effect upon the
result, and he will win just the same. He
believes it is just as easy to fight by ar
tificiaI light as by DAYLIGHT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
HOAXED LONDON.
A Negro "Prince" swindled Hotel
Keepers, Who Mourn Bad Bills.

N06p0IS, w AO AAOOTA 0dQ o111S@
London, May 25.-London inn keepers
have been most shamefully imposed on
by a we'll dressed man, who posed as an
opulent African prince related to the
Duke of Devonshire.
Prince Khan, alias Colin Harper had
his royal career cut short at the Liver
pool street police court in a summary
manner unworthy of a parsonage of
such exalted rank.
Representing himself as a member of
a spinning firm at Darwen, he had lived
at the Hotel Phoenix from December
1897, till May of this year, and left ow-
ing over $3.50.
From there he went to the Nursing
Home, where he represented himself
as Prince Hipsinhji, a cousin of K s.
Ranjitsinhji and Prince Dhuleep Singh,
adding for a clincher that the Duke of
Devonshire had married his sister
This shower of titles overcame the
objections of the matron in charge, and
the bogus prince not only tarried, but
borrowed largely on the strength of
several fraudulent drafts, and brought
matters to a climax by making love
and offering his dusky hand to one of
the nurses.
Mrs. Christina Wilson charged the
counterfeit prince with obtaining 1odg-
ing and loans to the amount of 9200
($1. 0O0) under false pretenses. At the
request of the prosecuting solicitor the
prisoner was remanded till Prince RAN
jitsinhji and the representative of the
Duke of Devonshire could be sum-
moned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
WALK AROUND THE EARTH
A Texas Boy Will Undertake TO Make
Long Trip Afoot.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 25.-Charles
David Ellis, a lad only 10 years of age.
who lives here, is making preparations
to begin a hazardous trip. He proposes
to walk around the world, and expects
to start out from this city June 1, and
will first go to St. Louis, Chicago. Fort
Wayne, Detroit, Niagara Falls, Buffalo,
New York, New Haven, Boston. From
the latter place he will sail to Green
land, Iceland, thence to London, Paris,
through Australia, China Japan, the
Philippines, Cuba, Samoan Islands,
thence to San Francisco. He will travel
through the Republic of Mexico, and
conclude his long journey on reaching
the Lone Star state at Ell Paso.
He proposes to pay his way by writ
ing accounts of his trip for the news
papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
MISSOURI LAND SOLD.
The Court Disposes of 24,64o Acres
of Swamp and Timber.

Popular Bluff, Mo-, May 25-The
county court this morning reconsidered
the Palmer proposition that was re-
jected, and after slight changes were
made accepted it. BY this deal Butler
county disposes of all her swamp land,
"a. $40 acres, at SLIPS per acre. The coun-
ty has for several years been inlitiga-
ton over this land, hut this sale will
quiet the title. and open up for settle
ment some of the best farm land of this
county.
Work will begin Immediately to build
a large barrel factory here to work up
the timber. This factory will give en-
ployment to several hundred men, and
it is estimated that there is timber
enough on these lands to run it 20
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
Thin, pale and consump-

Thin, pale and consumP-
tive persons should use
some constructive tonic that
will enrich the blood, in
crease the nerve force and
renew wasted tissues.
SCOTS Emulsion is based
upon scientific principles.
We digest the oil for you
by mechanical processes,
thus strengthening your di-
gestive organs by resting
them. 1t stops wasting,
and produces energy, vigor
and warmth. The hypo-
PhosPhites in it invigorates
the nerves, and brain tissues.
soc. and $500, all druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
USED BLACKSNAKE WHIPS.
Editors Compositor Punished by the
Women of His Family.

Hardy, Ark, May 25-Mrs w S.
Morgan, wife of Editor w. S. Morgan,
and her sister came into town today
armed with blacksnake whips, and,
calling around at Mr.. Morgan's office,
proceeded to deliver a sound thra shing
to Miss Ida Hail. a compoSitor on the
paper. Mr.. Morgan edits a paper called
Morgan's Buzz Saw, which has quite
large circulation, and also ran for gov
ernor of the state last year.
The trouble today grew out of the
supposition on the part of the ladies
that Mr.. Morgan was too fond of his
compositor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
BOYS RAID A TOWN.
They Had Been Reading Dime Novels
and Turned Bandits

Santa Fe. N. NJ, May 25.-Lee Philips
and Floyd Baker, both boys less than Is
years of age, made a raid on the town of
Eddy. They broke into the Casigoli
Brothers store, the Pecos Valley hotel
and Murray & Cooks furniture store, and
stole a horse and wagon from Lowen-
bruck & Stone. Sheriff Stewart and a
posse. thinking BLACK jack had visited
the town. pursued the boys with much
fear and trembling. The boys and their
outfit were captured in the afternoon. All
the goods were recovered. The boys had
been reading dime novels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
SHERMAN GOES TO OHIO.
Former Secretary and Wife Will Spend
the Summer at Mansfield.

Washington, D. c., May 25-Former
Secretary Sherman has gone to Mans
field, o., in the private car Iolanthe,
attached to the Pennsylvania express
He was accompanied by Mrs. Sherman,
whose health is improving. Mr.. Sher-
man said he intended to spend the sum-
mer at his old home in Mansfield and
thought the health of both himself and
Mrs. Sherman would be greatly bene-
fitted by the change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

MYSTIC CURE for Rheumatism
and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 8
days. It's action upon the system is re-
narka BILE and mysterious. 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits. rs cents. Sold by
Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523 Kansas
avenue, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
CLEVELAND GETS HOME
And Finds Mrs Cleveland Gone to
the Ball Game.

Princeton, N. J., May 25.-Grover
Cleveland arrived in Princeton yester-
day afternoon at SIS. He came in a
coming was unexpected and there was
no one there to meet him, Mrs. Cleve-
land herself being at the ball game IN
der the circumstances the ex-president,
dressed in a negligee shirt and SLOUGH
hat and carrying a little black grip,
walked down Bayard avenue to his
home. He seemed in his usual health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25

Some of the results of neglected dys-
peptic conditions of the stomach are
cancer, consumption, heart disease and
epilepsy. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure pre-
vents all this by effecting quick cure
in all cases of dyspepsia. Geo. w.
Stansfeld w. H. Wilson, A. ]. Arnold
6. Son, A. J. Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
KING OF DENMARK SICK.
His Condition is Causing Much Ankle
tv to His Family.

London May 25.-Much anxiety is felt
in royal circles over the condition of the
health of the King of Denmark. 1t is
announced that unless there is imme-
date change for the better his daughter,
the Princess of Wales. who is now at
MarSeilleS, will start for Copenhagen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
One Fare

For the round trip, via the Union Pa
cific, to San Francisco, Cal, for Ma
tiona1 Baptist societies anniversaries
May 25 1899. For dates on which tick
cts will be sold, limits and full informa-
ton, call on F. A. Lewis, city ticket
agent, or ]. c. Fulton. depot agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25

Pneumonia, Ia grippe, coughs, colds,
Group, and whooping cough readily
yield to One Minute Cough Cure. Use
this remedy in time and save a doctors
bill-or the undertaker's. Geo. w.
Stansfie1d, w. H. Wilson, A. J. Arnold
& Son, A. J. Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
To Stop Music in Saloons.

Chicago. May 25-Superintendent of
Police Joseph Ripley has sent out or
ders to all inspectors and captains Of
police to stop at once all music in sa-
looms throughout the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25

Your linen left spotless. American
Steam Laundry. 112 West Seventh
Telephone 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25

If you have piles, cure them. No use
undergoing horrible operations that
simply remove the results of the dis
self. Place your confidence in DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t has never failed
to cure others; it will not fail to cure
you. Geo. W. Stansfield. w. H. Wilson,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25
Excursion-St. Louis to Columbus, O.,
and Return

Via NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Line ac-
count American Medical association
convention. Tickets sold June 2, 8, and
5, good to return June Is, 1899. Rate
one fare for round trip. For particu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-25

Butte, Mont,
szS. IS, via Santa Fe Route.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21
@tHrE1l al1en11A.

FOR SALE,
ONE light Coupe, Rockaway, good order:
bargain price. CRuTTENDEN a CO.,
90 1t 18 Wooster street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21
IT'S FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Celebrated Last Night by New Con-
clave Improved Order of Hepta-
sophs.
New Haven conclave, No. 1923, Inn
proved Order of Heptasophs last night
celebrated the fifth anniversary of its
institution. Members Of the various
conclaves in the city We're present. as
were also visitors from Norwich con-
clave, No. 424, these latter including
Archon Fl. J. Saunders, Secretary Hen
ny J. Rodotzke Prelate s, e. Holdridge
and Alternate District Deputy e. Fran
els Davis. ThereafWas a large attend
ance at the meeting in the lodge room,
the Blue room in the Masonic Temple,
corner of Chapel and Union streets.
An entertainment was given there con-
sisting. of music, singing, a cake walk
by colored quartet, and speeches by
prominent members of the order. Mr..
pipe organ in the lodge room. A
pipe orga in the lodge room A
feature of the entertainment was the
singing by the colored quartet of "All
| Want is My Chicken" At the prop
er line in the song a live chicken was
let loose, Another song was water
millyons," and during the singing of
this large watermelon was rolled in
and by means of this the song was
illustrated by the singers The colored
entertainers were w. d. Sanford, Philip
Stanley, James Johnson, Edward Coles
and George M, Intrin. Speeches were
made by District Deputy F. A. South
worth, Roswell d. Farren and Archon
r. F. Green.
After the meeting the Heptasophs
adjourned to the Hotel Davenport,
where a fine banquet was served by
Landlord Nero. r. r. Nero was toast
master at the post prandial exercises.
Speeches were made by f. A. South
worth, e. F. Davis, Mr. Saunders Mr..
Healy of Quinnipiac conclase M. f.
Healy of Qunnipiac conolave, NJ F.
tain Woodruff of New Haven conclave
The committee in charge of the ami
versary celebration was Captain Wood
ruff and R. f. Green, Secretary Eli
Manchester and Wilbur Parker.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21
Il NEW HAVEN MN.

Organizing Big Turquoise Mine Conn
| binatton-Proposes 40 Have IL Factory
ia New Haven.
a New Haven gentleman, A. Mac
| Gregor Leffingwell, IS engaged in or
ganzing a big Turquoise mine combi-
nation. Mr.. Leffingwell resides at AZ
Trumbull street and has an Office in the
Leffingwell building on Church street.
Concerning this important project this
weeks jewelers. Circular says regard
ing an interview held with Mr.. Letting
well in New York city:
In an interview with A, MacGregor
Leffingwell, who visited New York
Monday, and called at the Circular Of
flee, he stated that the proposed fur
quoise combination was under way,
and that it would take definite form
during the week. He had, he said, OPP
lions on nearly all the mines in the vi
entity of New Mexico, with the excep-
ton of those of the Azure company
and the American Turquoise company,
and had been getting them during the
past two years. His company will be
incorporated this week as the North
American Turquoise company, and will
be capitalized at $1,250,O The incor-
porators will be former governor Of
Connecticut and himself. Mr.. Letting
we'll will be president of the company,
and his directors, he says, will be a
number of prominent bankers and fl
nancial men, as well as men prominent
in the jewery trade. They intend to
have offices in New York, Boston, Par
is, Antwerp and Amsterdam, and will
have a factory at New Haven. The
company will mine, cut and market its
own turquoise, and is he said, a
thoroughly commercial concern and in
no way stock jobbing scheme. Mr..
Leffingwell said that his idea was to do
with the turquoise product what had
been done with diamonds by the De
Beers Consolidated Mines company of
South Africa. He was hopeful of get
ting all the mines into the concern and
in any case believed his company would
be large enough and influential enough
to force a general cooperation in re-
gard to prices and methods, even If
there be no consolidation of interests.
He exhibited map of the mines al
ready acquired, and from it it is to be
seen that they quite surround the
Azure and American mines.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21
MAIL CAR BURNED.

The mail car attached to the Boston
mail train due in Hartford at S:15 p. m.
was completely destroyed by fire In
East Hartford Thursday night. The
origin of the fire is mystery The six
mail pouches of letter mail on board the
train were saved, Some Of the package
mail was burned. The clerk had his
clothes in the car and all Of his money
was in the clothes. He also had a grip
some table linen. These
were destroyed. The express end of the
car was also burned, but most of the
packages were taken from the car and
it is believed the loss was small,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21

Chronic Nasal Catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure of this trouble.
A small quantity of Ely's Cream Balm
placed into the nostrils spreads over
an infiammed and angry surface, re-
lieving Immediately the painful inflam-
nation, cleanses, heals, and cures. A
cold in the head vanishes Immediately,
Sold by druggists or will be mailed for
so cents by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren
street, New York. OF eod3t 1tw
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21
DEATHS.
- - --Is4'--- ---@---s47
FOR RENT
AUCTION SALE.,

FOR SALE,
THE Osborn HAIL Pharmacy, the we'll
known drug store opposite the colleges, on
Chapel street Apply on
o21 1t THE PREMISES
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21

FOR SALE-1,0O set Patent Stove Brick.
every set warranted one year. Orders ~
ceiyed 1858 State street IN ~
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21

Celebrated Last Night by New Con-
clave Improved Order of Hepta-
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Bed Com orts,

DSQ AOIn OrlS.
Beauty combined with comfort in
our Silkoline and Sateen covered Com
fortables, filled with light fluffy cotton
lambs wool and Eiderdown. Prices
81 so to $500 each.
Special values at Its each,
the best we ever offered.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21
b0Jia65d(H|5RN!1u@@t:
100 TO los DRAM GE SIM
SPECIAL ELECTION.

SECUNU WAKD.
TO the Sheriff of the City of New Haven
Greeting =
You are hereby required to warn the free
men of the Second Ward to meet on Fri
day, the third day of November, A. d. 1902,
at six O'Clock In the forenoon until five
o'clock in the afternoon, to vote by ballot
for an Alderman, to serve until the first
day of June, 1901.
The freemen OF the Second Ward will
vote at City Supply House, corner of Oak
and Spruce streets.
Given under my hand in the City of New
Haven, this 10th day Of October, 1899.
Attest HENRY Il. NORRIS,
City Clerk.
The foregoing is true copy of the origi-
nal warrant A. FREDERICK HUME,
o20 st City Sheriff.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-21

You pay here soc. for Neck Scarfs
as handsome as you get in specially
store at 75c. and $l.OO
Special assortment also OF very pref
y Neckties at % cents,