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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02

ton to justify or excuse the demand
for more soldiers?
An army of occupation for service in
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines
is made necessary by the conditions
growing out of the war. But such an
army is temporary in character, and 1t
should not be made a pretext for an in
crease of 200 per cent in our standing
army.
The president assures US, in his last
message, that the only purpose our gov
eminent has in taking possession of Gu
ba is to assist the Cubans in establish
ing a stable government. When that is
accomplished our troops are to be with
drawn. The number needed in the Phil
ippines will depend largely upon the
course pursued by the government in
regard to the Philippine Islands. 1t will
require, fewer soldiers and less time to
give Self-goVernment to the inhabitants
of the Philippines than it will to give
them a military government or a car
pet-bag'' governments
Since our standing army was Suffi-
cient for all domestic purposes prior to
the war, and since there is much uncer-
tainty in regard to the army of occupa-
ton, it would seem the part of wisdom
to separate the two branches of the ser
vice and make provision at once for the
latter leaving the friends and oppo-
nents of a large standing army to settle
that question after the volunteers are
mustered out.
Soldiers in the regular service are
withdrawn from productive labor and
must be supported the year round, while
members of the state militia receive
military training without abandoning
civil pursuits and without becoming
pecuniary burden to either state or ma
ton.
To recapitulate: There is no imme-
diate necessity for the consideration of
the proposition to permanently increase
the military esta blishment; there is inn
mediate necessity for the relief of the
volunteers.
Let the army of occupation be re-
cruited at once; let the size of the reg
ular army be determined after the vol
unteers have been released.
The people are united in the desire to
muster out tn volunteers; they are di-
vided in opinion in regard to the regu-
lar army.
Let each question be decided upon its
merits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
On State Printer and on Speaker of
the House.

The caucus of the Republican members
of the next legislature, which assemblies
January 10. will meet in caucus on the
following Thursday night for the purpose
of nominating a candidate for state
printer. The candidates for the place are
as follows:
Arthur Capper, Topeka
George w. Crane, Topeka.
w. Y. Morgan. Hutchinson.
Charles Lands, Osborne.
The caucus for the nomination of
speaker of the Republican house of repre-
sentatives may be held this week. The
political guessers say the contest has mar
rowed down to Ed McKeever of Shawnee
and Steve Osborn of Salina. The friends
of Mr.. McKeever are giving the gentle
man from Salina" a hard fight for this
honor and express confidence in their abiI-
fty to land it for the Shawnee man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
HAD MONEY BUT NO SENSE.
A Crazy Man Found With $S4o in


San Francisco, Jan. Am unknown man
who acted in a suspicious manner in a Va
lencia street bicycle store, has been taken
into custody. When he was searched $40
in gold notes was found fastened to the
inside of his vest, but he was unable to
give any account of himself. From docu-
ments found in his possession he is sup
posed to be George F. Bcilmeyer of Buff
falc. Among his possessions were found
a picture of his sister, Laura Beilmeyer of
Buffalo. and a bank book showing credit
in the Buffalo bank of $1,000, on which in
terest was credited for 1897. There were
also credits for two drafts each for $500.
He said that he left Buffalo on May IS,
but his mind seemed confused and he
could give no clear account of his move
ments since then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
A BLIZZARD OF DUST.
Why DON'T the City Council DO
Something to Stop ThemP

There was a blizzard of dirt today.
Clouds of filthy dust swept down Kan
sas avenue and adjacent. streets and
there were no sprinklers. Provision is
made by the city for ploughing the snow
cut of the cutters, for cleaning up the
refuse from Kansas avenue in sacks,
for the sweeping of sidewalks by the
property owners. for removing sewage,
for lighting the streets, ETC., but nothing
is done to keep down frightful clouds of
dust on windy days, and yet this is alb
solutely the worst nuisance of all.
Does not the city council think the
matter of sufficient Importance to legis-
late on?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
SHOT IN THE BACK
Masked Men Visit the House of
a Farmer
Near New UIm, Minnesota, at
Midnight and
RAISE A nTSTHRRANCE
RAISE A DISTURBANCE
Assassinate Him When He
Comes Out to Investigate.
Tie His Wife to the Bed and
Ransack the House.

New Ulm, Mimi, Jan "A shocking
murder has been committed in the town.
ship of Lafayette, just across the river
from New Ulm. About midnight three
masked men appeared at the house of
John Welner, a farmer and made dis
turbance. Welner went outside with
lantern to investigate and was shot in
the back. He died instantly.
Mrs. Welner at this juncture came out
of the house and was seized by the muir
derers, who took her into the house and
bound her to the bedstead and ransacked
the dwelling. They then disappeared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
ENGINEER MURPHY HURT.
Stepped in an Underground Barrel of
Scalding Water at Emporia.

Engineer Thomas Murphy of Newton
was brought to the Santa Fe hospital Sat
urday suffering from q severe scalding re-
ceived while .oiling his engine at EN-
poria.
Murphy had been called to take a freight
west about $50 Friday night and as he
was walking around his engine he step
ped into a Sunken barrel of boiling water.
was terribly scalded from the knee to the
ankle. He was brought to the Santa Fe
hospital Saturday II is not thought that
the scalding will necessitate an amputa-
tiOn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
At the Y. M. G. A. Rooms.

The Y. NJ. c. A. rooms never looked
red. white and blue draperies, flags and
evergreens. In one room is a booth of
evergreen and here punch is served by
the young ladies.
In the dining room on the table is
large centerpiece of American Beauty
roses and long strands of evergreens ex-
tend from the center of the room to the
corners of the ceiling.
A music box in one of the rooms plays
sweetly. The favors are crimson ribbons
lettered in gold with the words, New
Years, 1S99,'' and the Y. NJ. c. A. emblem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
co1ored Literarv Society.

Topeka man captured the presidency
of the Interstate Literary society which
met a t Lawrence last week The organ
ization is colored organization of the
state. y. Sawyer, a Topeka teacher was
elected president and Councilman Round
tree was given a place on the executive
committee. Following are the officers
elected: President, N Sawyer, Topeka;
vice presidents, Prof w. G. Woods. Kan
sas City: E l.. Bell, Wathena; Mrs. F. E.
Buckner, Topeka; corresponding secretary,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
Washington Buried in Snow.

Spokane, Wash, Jan. 2.-Eastern
Washington from Snake river to the
northern boundary, is covered with new
snow, ranging in depth from three
inches to as many feet Ten inches fell
in Spokane, but high wind drifted it
badly partially obstructing street car
traffic. All trains into Spokane are
nearly on time, but officials expect
trouble today and are preparing to send
out relays of snow ploWs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
Pistol Ends Family ROW.

Columbus, O., Jan. "A special from
Paulding, o., says. Charles A. Brewer,
ex-postmaster of this city, today shot
and killed his wife, after which he pIac-
ed the revolver to his own head and
blew his brains out. Domestic incom-
patibility was the cause of the shooting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02

Miss Jennie Barker, Lawrence; recorder,
Miss Lutte Bowen, Atchison: treasurer
Mrs Callie Edwards. Kansas City, Mo-:
historian, Miss May Lewis, AtchisOn. The
executive committee is as follows: w E.
Grey AtcfIisOn: Ida Generals, Kansas
City: r. E. McWilliams. Lawrence: Fred
Roundtree, Topeka; w. E. Griffin, Kansas
City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
The Chautauqua Programme.

The Chautauqua programme for this
evening is as follows:
Responses to roll call, quotations from
TennySon.
Reading-'The Gray Champion" Miss
Stewart.
English History, chapter XIv-Mrs.
Cockerell.
Europe in the Nineteenth Century,
Mrs. Turner.
Paper-'tE English History as Told by
Shakespeare" Mr., Turner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02

CoIored shirts and waists Numbered
so that the colcrsN will not fade Peer
less Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West
Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
MURRAY AND MACK.
With New "Mack" and Poor Farce
the Team Isn't What It Was.

The original Murray and the substitute
company at the Crawford theater satur,
day under the head of .Finnigan'S 400
If the little Mack had been larger his in
creased size would have offered opportuni-
ty for additional punishment. The way
he kicked and cuffed about by his
fellow performers, his eyes gouged, his
face slapped and his anatomy in general
belabored was such as to almost move the
more sympathetic spectators to tears. The
toughest member of the toughest knock
about team wasn't in it with the little
substitute Mack in taking punishment.
The company had poor success in pro-
viding entertainment, and the perform
ances were for the most part fiat.
There was some nliSunderS landing about
the matinee performance and half the
company did not know that one was to be
given. In consequence hour had to be
employed in hunting up the scattered
members, and it was after O'Clock when
the matinee performance opened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
Miss Ruth McCIintock's Party.

Miss Ruth McCIintock entertained some
of her friends at a delightful Might've
Fillmore street. The rooms were prettily
decorated with palms, ferns and potted
plants.
The invited guests were Miss Sue Shar-
lit, Miss Anna Harrison, Miss Vera Low
Miss Eta Belle Livermore of Olathe, Miss
Emily King, Miss Edna McCl;ntork, Miss
Florence Rossington, Miss Bessie Hayden
Miss Helen Wilson, Miss Mamie Hamble-
ton, Miss Helen Smith. Miss Helen Thomp-
son, MISS Hazel FassIer. Miss Jeanette
Bates, Miss Elvie Millspaugh. Mr.. Adrian
Sherman; Mr.. Dorr Norton Mr. Jake Moh-
ton, Mr.. Will Wikidal Mr.. Tom Frost,
Mr.. Hugh Mcfarland. Mr.. Rob Carver.
DR.. Will Bowen, Mr.. Dana McVicar, Mr.,
John Harrison, Mr., julius Wedding, Mr..
Will Trap, Mr. Roland Medlicott and Mr..
To Wild
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02

Our own home make, ask your grocer
for them, they are better than the So
called best. Silver Leaf Sweet Pickles,
Mince Meat, Celery Relish. Catsup and
Sweet Indian Chow Chow.
OTTO KUEHNE & co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

AS rule when any social affair is
postponed it detracts somewhat from
the general enthusiasm, but not so with
the New Years receptions, for the
streets are thronged with callers, on
foot and in carriages. There are not
many receiving parties today, but they
are all large and many of them have
made elaborate preparations for the
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-02
At Mrs. Hayden's.

Mrs. Hayden's pretty rooms are dark
ened and the ladies in evening gowns. In
the parlors quantities of the California
tons are used in decorating. The dining
room is in pink carnations
The Apollo Mandolin club stationed in
the library, furnishes music during the
afternoon
The favors pink ribbons fastened
with small turtle stick-pins; on the rib
bons in gold letters are the words, Com
plimentS of the Season of 1892
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
CLEVELAND STRIKE.
Presence Of Troops Gives Quiet
Feeling Against Mayor Farley.

Cleveland, Ohio. July 27.-The pres
ence Of the troops has had depressing
effect upon the rioters and up to IL
O'Clock. tonight. there had not been a
single outbreak of violence The cars
were operated on nearly all lines on
nearly the usual schedules, but in some
parts of the city they ran almost
empty.
The boycott has extended to the SOL
diers. Merchants are refusing to sell
them any supplies.
AT the special meeting Of the city
council, this evening. the attempt 10
institute an investigation Of the strike
on the Big Consolidated Street Rail
way lines by a special committee of
that body was defeated Mayor Far
ley opposed the proposed action in q
vigorous speech in which he declared
that the appointment of the special
committee would interfere with the
plans of the executive for the crushing
out of disorder.
Many Of the strike sympathizers
have been very bitter toward Mayor
Farley. This has led him to provide a
guard for his residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
PARIS PRESS COMMENTS.
Journal Dcs Debats Says France Would Be
Foolish to Erect a Chinese Wall.

Paris, July 21-Thc Temps in an article
printed, today, expresses the belief tina.
fuller light upon the Franco-American
treaty would not be superiiuouS. adding.
Nv nat is known. however is sufficient 10
cause rejoicing at the rapproachment OF
which Il is testimony. The interests OF
the United States and France are far
from being ~ irreConcilahle as some have
been trying To show, but are in reality
easily adjusted. The United States fur
nishcs raw products ana We return man
ufactureS, bur the facts do not justify
their fears.
An unofficial note published. tonight.
says. The evening papers for some days
i've been carrying on Il vigorous cam
patSn against the granting oI a minimum,
tariff to American leather. 1t is quite
true that NJ M"linc'S cabinet offered min !
imum rates on American leather. but the
present cabinet did not maintain the con
Cesslon IN thu recent convention and
American leather u still subject u gen-
eral rates
The journal DcS pohats says: Tho
from business relations are a precious
peoples ana 1t would indeed ~ singular
whose policy il becoming more ana more
active and interesting. "a refuse ~ re
move our barriers when she Is disposed
To open hers ami to defend ourselves
against her hN Chinese wall. The con
Vrntiou appears tp be i good piece Of
business from all points IF view
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28

Arc Now Cos lily Settled in Their Quarters a,
Piattsburg. N. Y.

Plattsburg, n. ". July 27.-The Presi
Dental party arrived at Bluff Point GA.
ton, at S.45 a. NJ. today. The pros;dan,
and his wife were driven to tho Hotel
Champlain. As they entered the grounds
t H. tlesiaen1 nag was hosted. AS the
or the hotel an orchestra PLAYED Hail to
the Chief and the Star Spanrlcd Fan.
ner." '
Mrs. Mckinley stood the trim as we'll
walked up the steps. She at once wenf ro
her apartments. which We're banked with
flowers.
Five minutes after his arrival the
president was seated in a rocking chair
on the private balcony outside his room
enjoying a cigar.
The President said to The Associated
Press correspondent that he had made no
plans for his stay here except to gel as
much rest as he possibly could.
President and Mrs. Mckinney spent
their first day at Hotel ChampIain very
quietly. After their arrival. this morn
ing, the President took long walk
through the park surrounding the hotel.
another long walk. He keenIy cnioys the
bracing air Of the Adirondacks and seems
to be much relieved to be away from the
cares and worries of Washington Mrs
Mckinley remained in her apartments nj,
day.
This afternoon, the President received
official notice of the death of President
HeureauX of the republic Of San Do
mingo. He Immediately dictated and sent
Il dispatch of coincidence.
Postmaster General Smith and his wife
who intended to accompany the presi q
Dental party here, are expected to arrive
in a few days, probably on Monday
Attorney General Griggs and family
have engaged one Of the cottages CON
nectcd with the hotel and will arrive here
Aug. 10, for a stay Of several weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
From ArgeIrs Lessons on Kindness TO
Animal.

J. Never to stick pins into butterflies
ana other Insects. unless YOU would IKE
To- nave somebody stick pins INTO YOU.
X Never 70 carry poultry with their
heads hanging down unless Won WouId
like t. be carried in the same way
& Never to throw stones at those
harmless creatures. the frogs. unless YOU
would ike To have stones thrown al Won
in the same way.
4, That nearly all snakes are harmless
and useful.
.. That earth worms are harmless and
useful and that when you use them in
before you start, by plunging them in Il
dish Of boiling water.
q. mat II is very cruel to keep fish in
glass globes slowly dying.
I That it is kind to feed the birds In
winter.
q. That bits should never be put in
horses mouths in cold weather without
being first warmed. fs .r.,,..t
3 THAT il is cruel to Keep twitching the
reins while driving.
10. That when your horse is put in
strange stable you should always be sure
that he is properly fed and watered. aud
in cold weather that his blanket is prop
crly put on.
IL. That you should never ride after
poor looking horse when you can help 1t.
Always look a the horse aud refuse to
ride after a poor-loOllinc one, or a horse
whose head is tied up by a tight check
rein.
L. That YOU should always talk kindly
to every dumb creature.
49, That you should always treat every
dumb creature as you would like to be
treated yourself if YOU were in the Great
ure's place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
The Care OF a Sewing Machine.

No mother Of family should he with
out 4 sewing machine. for il is not only
vast saving of Labor. but il win enable
her 10 10 great deal Of her work far
more neatl. than she could do il by hand.
In saying this do not mean 10 diSparag
hand sewing. but for lresSnakinE | re-
gard It machine as practically indispcn-
sable.
To have sewing machine in good or
der great care IS necessary to keep it
thoroughly clean. If it is little used Or
allowed to remain uncovered, II will soon
become cloggcd with dirt. ana Will not
only run heavily. but will work badly.
IF this should happen, fiji the oil can with
good quality of OIL ana let Il few drops Of
it fan on every part of the maCE ne
where there is friction.
Then turn the handle. or work the
trcadlc for a few minutes, after THAI you
can wipe off the oil, which will have done
its work Of cleansing. Parafiin or kcrO-
senc contain too mucn spirit to be used for
lubricating the machi- for they heat
ever you have occasion to use il Ter
cleaning you should aftcrward wipe 1t
away with "A soft cloth, and (ncn tapply
the best machine oil. Take care only 20
oil the machine IN parts where there IL
friction. and carefully remove any super
iiuous oil, or you viii Soil your work.
Every day that the machine is used :.
should be busted. and every two or three
days a little oil should be applied. Some
people think this is a waste of time. hut
from personal experience | know ,nat the
minute or two spent in oiling and clean
ing a machine are well paid in the quail
and rapldity with which it is done.-Home
Notes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
FURTHER TREATIES.
Reciprocity Agreements With Other
European Countries Discussed, .

washington, July 27.-There is q
good deal of curiosity among tha a;nIo
'''"'ic representatives here of those
countries which have not been fortu
nate enough to secure a reciprocity ar
EahSement such as Portugal has or q
treaty, as in the case of France. to
learn the disposition of the Tinted
states government should oyertures he
iliue 10 arrange other conventions
Now mat the time limit fixed in the
llhgley act within which the arrange
ments might be made has exnired il is
Il question whether or not the Presi-
o'h, VIII regard the spirit of the act
as being against further agreements
IN the direction of reciprocity or
whether he will avail himself of what
are regarded in some quarters as his
general power under the constitution
70 make treaties which cannot be linn
ited by the act of Congress.
The point that is officially regarded
as being particularly deserving of seri-
Gus consideration is whether or not it
is worth while for the state depart-
ment to proceed with other reciprocity
negotiations under self-imposed con-
dition to keep strictly within the lines
of reduction fixed by the reciprocity
sections Of the Dingley act. ncglectinr
only the time limit fixed by that act
1t appears probable that the depart
ment Will incline to this course. if only
10 prevent complaint from countries
mat nave so far failed to secure
treaties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
iNGFRSOLL'S REMAINS CREMATED.
Mrs. ingcrsoII Bears Up Well but Daughter is
Frustrated.

New York, July 27.--Thc remains az
the late Col. Inscrsoll wrr" crcmated.
today.
When the rct0rt had sufficiently cool
"a the cradle was drawn out and tn"
alum soaked sheet WAS opened. The
ashes were then placed in the usual
canister and then in the urn. Both
Wer" sealed ana the urn WAS taken in
charge by the inGcrsoll party. The re-
turn trip Was then begun. Mrs. Ingcr-
soil bore up well ana reached home at
o'clock. Miss inGcrsoll is now the
most affected of the family and is UNI
der 4 physicians care.
The funeral urn is d beautiful one.
wound with laurel leaves and berries
in has relief ana set with cypress
lcaVs fashioned OF green bronze. ON
one side is the Inscription: Robert q.
InCcrSoil." on the other in French are
the words This urn holds the dust.
the heart, the memory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
Sick Room Notes.

III ga.
,.i,,.. - p.lE ~ 'Ati.mt cases ana at i'll
N frn,n th. s ''+a rI'l,IrS afe cNcIud,
confinement II r,rinvnd u Inurh H III NJ
smiling c0lIufrnancn ana chnr,, ,,',rl III, ~,
u friond '' 'Oot' 1917 N
f. NAY soon, .,,,,,,.. ..,,,,.,,,,,,-,..
tr,. s,,t.,,.,,i 49, lit'"uS \" "Iiet
Hill $3.50 StIoIlN a. % III" means ~ max
-! - - I'm ut''h tH' SICK acceptable, yei
olt'niiiileS ". az "iiend where most We
Hi'0i ~ l'aSc- no" many. even among
th.i ~, ~ ~ -, ,u% lr"nlp'rSt 20 dlscharSe
,h,t thrir rrtIrr IL 5,.,itn n.i McIcni'
ness?
The failure pr partial failure. Of such
well meaning persons may arise from the
fact that the sense of dutv W. Oh h1-
prompted the visit is allowed tn make III.
self too apparent. Calling uuon the sick
is IN mn means ma plraSaut,a.;f M ticks
ma Il * rnt ~ H. ynu,jcrod N ,o,L,,,.
N ,h.. .i,,t,. l.; .,.r,,,, ;,, ,U ~ :" ~ II
II ii N "u' n ',.'''- lIlI'S "ul ~ uhtH dt-
'' ,',,1'b b,,jH' - c1
,4ish IN. ! VII, .1i i, !, A, HIN il ntllc5i If
l,, = ,t.t. l-,r.ti,- ,,riii " ~ ~ ~ "
,-',, Iii IT.; WI ~ fmu uralNcISu ia
NIL Mn tIit''d idSSttu
''I' ,"'" ~ H''' WISHES 'l inc Cdief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-28
LUETGERT IS DEAD.
Found Dead in CeIl-Faty Degeneration OIL
Heart the Cause.

Joliet, ILL.,, July 27.-Adolph l.. Luct
CERT the wealthy sausage maker Of
Chicago. who was serving a life SEN
tence in the penitentiary here for the
murder Of his wife, was found dead in
his cell, this morning
Doctors Warner and O'Malley held a
post norton examination disclosing
the fact that Luctgert died from fatty
degeneration Of the heart.
The trial Of Luetgert in Chicago, at
tracted wide attention and was one of
the most sensational in the history of
the state. Lnetcert was charged with
having murdered his wife in the base
ment of his factory and cooked the
body 10 pieces in a vat. The prosccu-
tion mad but a few small bones and
two rings as evidence that their theory
was correct, but secured conviction
and a life sentence.