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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
INTO MEXICO.
RumOr That the Rock Island is
to Gain Control of the
PecOs Valley.

Roswell, N. M, Jan. 3O-Mallory &
Cushing, contractors for grading the
PecoS Valley and Northwestern, are
through grading. Fifteen miles more of
track laying will complete the road to
Roswell, which is expected to be done by
the LIST of February.
There is wen founded rumor that the
Pecos Valley, and viii build from here to
Nogales 65 miles, which will let that line
into Old Mexico via Ell PaSO, and shorten
the distance to st. Louis 400 miles. A party
of Rock Island officials have been here for
a week past and went over the right of
way from here to Nogales, which is the
center of the coal fields of this portion
of New Mexico.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

gins to talk of the narrowness of those
who have been good or who have not
been found out.
The devil is a good deal like an old
fashioned woman: he believes in using
great deal of sulphur.
II
An operation is always a success from
doctors point of view, whether the
patient RECEIVERS or dies.
In society circles it isn't thought that
bride was married right unless an
out-of-town preacher was called to as
sist.
The more gracefully a woman allows
herself to be deceived the easier it be-
comes for her husband to be a salts
factory one.
The men who will make the most de-
slraDle husbands are so interested in
hard work that the girls have to go out
and lay traps to catch them.
II
mere are still some old fashioned peo-
PIE IN Atchison who do not believe that
a social affair is a success unless the
noise can be heard a block away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Grand Avenue Bank President Dead

Kansas City, Jan. 30.-Louis A. Lam
bert, president of the Bank of Grand
Avenue, private concern, died here to-
day of pneumonia. He was born in New
York in 1884 and was a brother of c. E.
Lambert of New York, general passen-
ger agent of the West Shore line, who
was at his bedside when the end came
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
THE EAGAN RECORD
Is Turned Over to the Judge Advocate
General For Review.

Washington, Jan. 30.-The record of
the court martial in the case of Com
missary General Eagan was placed in
the hands of Judge Advocate General
Lfeber today for review. Secretary AL
ger discussed the matter with the presl-
dent yesterday and the papers came to
the judge advocate general through the
usual routine channels. Gen. Lieber
could not say today how long it will
take him to complete the review. When
he has concluded with the papers, he
will send them along to the adjutant
general
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Post-Dispatch: AS American whisky
Is now taking the place of cognac in
Mexico, and St. Louis beer is supplant-
ing tequilla there, the Mexicans may
gradually learn to feel that they ought
to be annexed to the United States. The
absorption of so much Americanism will
naturally have its effect in time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
TaImage's New Hall

today on the new two story building to
be erected at this place. A stock COM
pany was organized among the promi-
nent people here with the National Aid
association carrying controlling stock
The building will be 32x60 feet. Upper
story will be finished suitable for two
store rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Baker oratorical Contest.

Baldwin, Jan. 27.-The annual orator
icaI contest of Baker university will be
held in Centenary hall February 3. The
winner of this contest will represent
Baker in the state contest to be held in
ottawa February "a. The contestants
are: F. E. Adell, G. F. Collins, NJ. P.
Helmick, F. w. Gaines, Scott E. Bed
ford and Herbert Cavaness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Immieration to Ford County.

Dodge City, Jan. 3O-F. D. weagley
has sold two quarters of land north of
Wright Station, to some Crawford coun-
ty people, who will move here and oc-
cupy the lands. About ten families will
locate in that vicinity from Crawford
county. They are farmers and they will
till the lands and raise cattle. 1t need
not surprise any one to see an immigra-
ton to the western part of the state
within the next two years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
INSULTS TO WOMEN
Charged Against American Soldiers
in Havana.

Havana, Jan. 30.-There were three cases
last week of abuse of citizens the part
of American soldiers. Upon two occasions
soldiers took eatables from street vendors,
refused to pay for them and struck the
vendors and citizens who took their part.
Upon one occasion, two drunken soldiers,
insisting upon penetrating into a private
room, insulted the women of the house
and only desisted upon the appearance of
a patrol The local comment upon these
incidents is severe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
DERAILED.

The Union Pacific west bound passen-
ger train was partially dersiled at the
junction in North Topeka at noon to-
day. The smoker and chair car follow
ing it went off the track. but no one
was hurt. The wreck was not gotten
out of the way for several hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Jail Breaker Captured.

Obe1in, Jan. Colchester Burnett,
who has twice broken Jail here. was
brought back from Union City, Mich,
by Sheriff H. A. Griffith. Burnett was
first arrested on a charge of burglary
and while awaiting trial escaped. He
was recaptured in Nebraska and
brought back, but escaped the second
time. 1t Is presumed that someone as
sisted him in picking the locks, for five
locks of the most approved pattern were
ODened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Caught a Grey Wolf.

Burlington, Jan. 27.-Charlie Shem-
berger had an interesting wolf chase all
by himself Wednesday morning at his
hounds jumped up the wolf and gave
chase. 1t required but a short run for
them to catch him and then they had a
lovely scrap in overcoming him. After
awhile they succeeded in wearing him
out and then Shemberger ended the
scrap by sticking his knife in the wolf
head.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
New Band For Horton.

Horton, Jan. 30.-A new band has
been organized in Horton and is known
as the G. r. / & P. band. The new band
has twenty-five members and has or
ganizeo with the following officers: W.
c. Nadeau, president and director;
Frank Penrod, vice president; Jules
Bourquin, secretary and treasurer.
Meetings are held every Monday and
Thursday evenings at the city hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

The unusual scramble for seats in the
Tinted States senate,no in progress,
probably is caused by a desire to get IN
before the business is subjected to the
competition from the newly acquired
&arY-itorieS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

There was more rejoicingin the Eagan
camr over the one can of good beef sub
mitted to the war investigation com
mission for inspection, than over the
ninety and nine bad ones which were
cast into the Caribbean sea-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

In the interest attendant upon the
Miles-Eagan squabble, there is danger
of losing sight of the main question and
that is, who was responsible for the
embalmed beef?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

If Senator Quay is not too old to
learn he might get some pointers from
Millionaire Democrat Clark of Montana
who has just been elected senator from
that state by the assistance of IL Re
publican members of the legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
THEY YELL @FzRE."
New Sect in North Dickinson Cal
Themselves Fire Brands.

The Enterprise Journal says there is
a new sect in north Dickinson, the mem
berS of which call themselves the Fire
Brands" While in Enterprise this week
a number of Fire Brands collected and
called fire! fire!" several times, follow
ing the cries with religious exhortationS,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

If Agoncillo is sending home reports
of the goings on at the national and
various state capitals, it is no wonder
that the Filipinos want none of our gov
eminent or that a strict censorship
should have been enforced by the gov
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

The woman who received a vote for
United States senator in Utah the 9TH
err day. is surrounded by conditions ex-
actIy the reverse of those enjoyed by
Congressman Roberts. While he has
three wives, she has but one-third of a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
PATTI WAS GENEROUS
Settles an Annuity of $ 900 on Her
New Husband.

London, Jan. a0.-It is reported that
Patti has settled $4,000 a year upon her
new husband, Baron Cederstrom. She
is said to have taken this action the
day before her marriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Senator Mason has introduced bill
to establish training school for army
cooks, probably with a view to securing
men who can tell embalmed beef When
they meet it without the necessity OF
having it subjected to a chemical ana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

The man who spoils his children and
builds air castles INDUCES infancy toe
much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Pensions for Kanaans.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Original-William Burgoon, Ottawa
Sc; Almond w. French, Kansas City, Sc.
Original widows, etc.-Thana Hope,
Elk City, $12; Sarah E. Bellinger, Of
tu1nwa, IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
HAINES WOULDN'T PLEAD.
The Court Entered a Plea of Not
Guilty in His Behalf.

Kansas City, Jan. 30.-Jack Haines,
charged with numbering a bartender in
this city, refused to plead when ar
raigned this morning. The judge him
self entered a plea of not guilty and set
the case for March q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

A HaverhilI member of the Massa-
chusetts legislature has opened up the
subject of state fire and life insurance
IN that body
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

The presidents promise of immunity
to witnesses, may have been intended
to apply to the facts presented but not
to the manner of presenting them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Brother wanamaker seems to have
trouble in getting a majority of the
Pennsylvania Legislators into his Sun
dav school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
FROM THE KLoNDIKE.
One of the Emporia Crowd Writes
Home From Forty Mile City.
Iron the Emporia Gazette.

[From the Emporia Gazette.1
Mr.. A. G. Lakin, yesterday evening
received a letter from his son, Harry.
who is now in Klondike with the EN-
poria crowd that left here last spring.
The crowd is now, or was at the time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Croker says free silver is a local is
sue. He should recall the fate of Han
cock who said the same thing about the
tariff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

General Fagan's experience should. be
a warning to him not to put his foot In
a shoe which he is certain doesn't Mt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Hereafter, perhaps. it will not be con-
sidered gentIemanly, in military circles
at least, to call a man nine kinds of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

his mother says his wife didn't elnder-
stand him and his wife says his mother
spoiled him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

an expert at the manly art
Mrs. Charles w. Fairbanks, wife of
the senator, Is said to be one of the
few Washington women who can drive
a four-in-hand.
Andrew Carnegie was recently asked
what was the best way for a boy to
get along in the world" He replied,
Determined to do so"
The Dreyfus affair is said to be de-
veloping lunatics in France at an
alarming rate. During the past year
to the asylums were insane on the sub
ject, and DR.. Michant, the expert Grim
inologist, says that twenty-five people
became crazy over the lola trial.
Edwin C. Gibbs, an Insurance man
of Cincinnati, says his company re-
fused to insure the yacht Paul Jones
for 81, 900 Just prior to her departure for
New Orleans, and on looking her up
for complete description concluded at
once that such a craft had no business
on the gulf at this time of year.
i
One of the inducements offered by the
New York editor who tried not long
since to get the German emperor to
write an article for his paper was the
alleged belief among Germans in this
country that the kaiser was mentally
unsOund and the suggestion that the ar
ticle asked for would go far toward dis
pelling such an idea.
Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle
is a frequent visitor to Washington and
was seen the other day in one of the
long, dark corridors of the treasury
building. Old negro messengers, many
of whom were appointed by Carlisle,
stood with bowed heads as their former
chief passed by. They all love Carlisle,
and, despite his gruff manner, he was
one of the most admired men who ever
presided over that department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

And still Aguinaldo does not say how
much he wants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Every married woman gives her hus-
band credit for possessing good judg-
ment at least once in his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
PEOPLE YOU HEAR OF.

Senator Vest once took lessons in
boxing, and, like Governor Roosevelt, as
an expert at the manly art''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

The men who can't stand prosperity
are compelled to stand poverty.
Americans are as particular about
liberty as the women are about virtue.
After . man has done wrong he be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Andrew Carnegie was recently asked
what was the best way for a boy tc
get along in the world He replied
Determined to do 500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
GLOBE SIGHTS.

LFrom the Atchison Globe1
Some women always spoil their hus-
bands jokes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Mrs Charles w Fairbanks, wife of
the senator, Is said to be one of the
few Washington women who can drive
a four-in-hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Some people are so mean that they
even make their attempts at politeness
diSagreeable.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-23
HISTORY OF THE REGIMENT

May 14.-Another disagreeable morn>
ing. Moved camp today.
May 15.--Many Butte friends visited us
today. The afternoon ushered in a thun-
| derstorm which continued we'll into the
night. The visitors left for home at 8 p.
M, and quiet settled on the wet and
cherries camp.
May 16.-Rain, more rain.
May 17.-Cold and raining slightly. In
formation received that the regiment
would move to San Francisco upon re-
ceipt of transportation and the camp
went wild with delight. u ="
Bay 1S.-Rained all night, clearing up in
the morning The company was vaccin-
ated yesterday. Making preparations for
J our departure.
May 19.-Gee Whiz! How it blows :fThe
Sardines' do not mind it. The jokes they
laugh of the camp This has been a
great day for visitors. The ladies are
propbesying the return of all of us as
colonies, majors, captains, ETC., and nam
ing the positions we will occupy in state
and nation. 1t is reported that Sampson
thing is his. Many doubt it. Rumors of
a victory are alone sufficient to arouse
the patriotism of the camp.
May 20.-Visitors to camp today in
Guided ]. H. Mills of Deer Lodge and J.
H. Leyson of Butte. Captain Mills saw
service with the 18th Pennsylvania. Mr..
Leyson is also an old soldier and lost a
leg at Gettysburg. The Helena ladies
presented a beautiful flag through Miss
Sanders who made the presentation
speech. This was followed by a review,
Company G being heartily cheered.
| May 22.-'The company in battle,' was
drilled for the first time today with good
success. Chaplain Stull organized his
church. He is the right man in the right
place and is liked by every emb of
the regiment. He is always ready with
a pleasant smile for everybody. Kind of
heart, sociable and always eager to per-
form the duties devolving upon him.
May 23.-Rain! Rain! Rain.!!. I had
a funny experience today. I was notified
that Governor Smith would arrive at $3.50
and told to be prepared to receive him.
AS | had never seen the governor I was
in some doubt, but my anxiety was re-
lleved by a corporal who said he knew
him. Along about 3 o'clock, a carriage
drove up, and a gentleman alighted who
correspondent with the description given
me of the governor. Fall out the guard,
Governor of Montana!" The guard fell
out. present arms!' The command was
executed. "About face" and with as
soldIerly expression as l could assume
I presented sword but 10! the governor"
was standing on the right of my guard,
hands in his pocket and with a bland
smile was gazing with mouth wide open
at the spectacle W. were making, all un-
conscious that it was for his benefit 'Or-
walking along the train and giving each
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-23

night and seventeen failed to respond to
tattoo" roll call. Away out across the
hills, among the camps of the California,
Pennsylvania. Minnesota. Dakota, Texas
and Missouri boys come the familiar
strains OF "Home Sweet Home.' and
while sitting here it brings to mind a
good wife, a little boy and darling daugh-
ter, perhaps preparing to-retire and from
the lips Of the dear mother is breathed a
prayer for the welfare of absent husband
and son, who in their humble way are do
ing their duty.
I Tune I've We're attached to the 4th
brigade this morning, inc Col. Kessler
declared brigade commander, with Lieut..
Sanders. assistant adjutant general.
Visited Fort Winfield Scott and had a
splendid view OF the ocean and surround
ing country.
June 3.-There are now about $4,000
troops here and when all are at drill it is
a sight to see, cavalry, artillery, iSfan-
try, hospital n ambulance orgAniSa-
ton. etc, are all in a general mix-up.
June Ave signed the payrolls this
morning. The lamps during the even
ing are alive with the fair sex. Lieut..
Richards is an especial favorite with the
ladies and receives substantial favors in
the form of pies, cakes. etc., which are
distributed impartially to the star men,
bers of the mess and are thankfully re-
| ceived.
June C.-The soldier boys are evidently
enjoying themselves and many amusing
incidents could be told of their escapades.
Tonight after the retreat" had been
sounded and the patrol was making his
rounds proclaiming the orders of the
commanding officer. A citizens are re-
qussted to leave the grounds immediate
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-23

der, arms! Port arms! Open chamber,
dismissed" A citizen approached me
and said he: Sir, that was not the gov
ernor. That man sells whisky up town"
d. the governor" calculated the
guard. But we finally succeeded in sal
uting the governor and his staff and the
contrast between those who We're glitter
ing in gold lace and the guard, cold and
wet and clothed in all kinds of apparel
was too great not to be recognized. p
May Outstanding in front of my tent
today l was approached by n of our
men who was the '.old guard. He was ac-
companied by a little girl who was his
niece. He had been out on his pass and
returnable at $3.50 p. M, as prescribed.
He wished to extend his pass and as it
was impossible for me to do so, I, to as
sist him went to the officer of the day.
That officer said he would do so IL he
would return at 6 p. m. The little girl
Their spoke up and said: "Sir. can't he go
to dinner with us: we do not ave 1t UNI
til I p. m.," and her eye filled with tears.
The soldiers gaze was concentrated on
the little girl as she spoke. The look OF
disappointment on her face caused tears
to com to my eyes and I grasped her
day for l could feel for her as but a little
while before l had beeen caused the same
disappointment by the colonel when he
refused me a furlough to see my babies
at home. So l said: Little girl. I guess
will let him CO." Thank you, sir" she
replied with a grateful look.
May 24.-RrOke camp this morning at
4:45. At Garrison the people turned Out
en- masse. An incident worthy of note
ocurrred when a little miss OF II years en-
listed the enthusiasm Of the troops BY
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-10-23

a shake of the hand and a God-speed,
At Silver Bow about 1000 friends of the
soldiers were assembled. At 4:45 we left
for Ogden. At Dillon the good people had
prepared a bountiful supper for the
whole regiment. tI
May 25.-We are speeding on our jour-
ney through a country familiar enough to
me. Hardness station of stage days is
now a f%ourishing and beautiful spot with
fine buildings, in marked contrast to the
log house and corral of other days. Old
Fort Hall made famous by Nat Wyeth,
Fremont and Carson, can be seen up the
little stream which empties into the Port
heuf. Here I spent a week twenty-one
years g when Indians were plenty and
where the "tepee'' is still visible on the
river where Bonneville spent SO man.
joyful days.
May 27.-Arrived at Humboldt this
morning. 1t is a beautiful spot in a vast
desert. Now we reach Humboldt lake. We
are leaving the lake and away to the
south can be seen the Sierras known so
well by all readers of Joaquin Miller.
Travelling through the country, we of the
second battalion have received the heart
lest congratulations from all as being the
finest body of troops passing through the
west. We arrived in Sacramento DUR
ing the night and at the break of day en-
tered Oakland.