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The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
STREET CAR RIOT.
Two Armed Guards at BellevilleBadly
Beaten by Enraged Citizens.

BelleviIIe. Ill, Nov. 21-The street car
strike resulted in a riot last night in
which two armed guards were badly
beaten after one of them had fired a
shot into the crowd. The bullet struck
a man in the arm.
Two guards, Jack Hanson and Guy
r. Trendley, had been brought over
from St. Louis by the company. They
We're assigned to protect the mOtormen
and conductors at the terminus at the
public square. A car had just left the
square for St. Louis when a crowd Of
about a thousand men and boys sur
rounded the two guards.
The jostHng crowd forced a boy
against Hanson and he struck the lad.
Instantly the two men We're knocked
down and kicked and trampled.
The two guards drawing revOlvers be
gan to fire their way to the police sta
ton. One of them fired a shot point
blank into the crowd, the bullet strik-
ing Benjamin Taylor in the arm. The
crowd stOrmed the police station and
tried to take them out, but was beaten
back by the police with drawn revOl-
Vers. The two men were locked up ana
bail refused.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

or three weeks with friends in Kansas
City.
Mrs. c. G. Foster and daughters
Beatrice and Lillian will go to Kansas
City Wednesday for a several weeks
visit after which they will leave for an
extended stay in the east
Mr.. George Barry and Mr.. Paul ROehr
have charge of a subscription party
which will be given Thanksgiving even
ing.
A new dancing club will be organized
next Friday evening at Hudson's hall.
Several box parties are being planned
for the Y. W. c. a. concert at the
Grand Opera House Thursday evening.
Mrs. J. c. Swiler has returned to her
home in Valley Falls after a. visit in
Topeka with her sister, Mrs. o. J. Bad
ders.
Miss Kittie DOncyson went to Kansas
City Monday where she has accepted a
position in an art school.
Mrs G. NJ. Tilford has been visiting
her daughter Miss Dollfe Ti1ford, who
is attending the university.
Miss Bessie Stewart attended dane
ing party in Lawrence last Saturday
evening.
Miss Carol Baker has returned from
a, visit with Lawrence friends. On Sat
urday afternoon she was the guest of
honor at an informal party given by
Miss Lillian Wilson.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
DIVORCE FOR A PASTOR.
Rev. W. a. Allen, of Colorado Springs
Is Granted a Decree.

Colorado Springs, Col, Nov. 21.-Rev.
William A. Allen pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church of Colo
radO Springs, was today granted a di-
VOrce in the district court from his
wife. Estella G. They were married at
Asbury Park, N. J., six years ago, while
DR.. Allen was pastor there. His mar
ried life proved unhappy and when he
transferred to Colorado Springs two
years ago his wife remained at Asbury
Park
In June last DR.. Allen began suit for
divorce on the grounds of cruelty and
desertiOn- Two weeks later Mrs. Allen
began suit in New Jersey for the same
reasons. At Newark on Nov. she was
granted a limited divorce. Mrs Allen
was represented at the trial here by
Attorneys Samuel Patterson of Asbury
Park and r. r. Gilman of Boston. She
was accompanied by her father, Mr..
Hemenway of Boston. The case was not
tried, owing to the withdrawal Of the
defense The jury was out only few
moments.
Rev. DR.. Porter of jamestown, N. Y,
signed document acknowledging that
he had carried on correspondence
with Mrs. Allen Mrs. Allen receipted
in full for all aIimony and other bene-
fits allowed her in the New Jersey
court.
Dr. Allen has filed various important
eastern Dulpits. He came here as a
patient, his health having been some
what impaired by his domestic troubles
His church officials have endorsed him
and extended congratulations over the
successful termination of his suit
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

were married in this city about nine
years ago against the wishes of the
young mans mother, Mrs. Susan Ad-
ans, of Commonwealth avenue, Boston.
Mr.. Adams one year after his mar
riage died of consumption. His young
wife nursed him. She complained to
her friends, that, in spite of her sub
sequent privations and of many appeals
her mother-in-law refused to aid her in
any way.
Dying, she addressed broken sent
ences of affection to her husband whom
she imagined stood beside her.
Among her effects was a pathetic ap-
peal for aid she had sent to General
Cassius NJ. Clay. There was an answer
from the latter. penned in a feeble
hand which ran partly as follows:
Whitehall Ky, October 9, 1899.
I'm worse off than you. Unless con-
gress votes my pension of 1900, pass
ed unanimously in the senate and lost
by the aid of the vendetta in the
house, and reduced to $500, I may die
blind as they have ruined my eyes, in
my unproductive castle-with no one to
give me a cup of water. May God help
you and me. 9. NJ. CLAY"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
CONFERRING OF DEGREES.
Scottish Rite Masons at Work This
Week.

The thirteenth semi-annual Scottish
Rite class started on its pilgrimage 10
the 32nd degree this morning with
ON Wednesday the degrees in Unity
chapter Rose Croix No. 1 will be con-
ferred. The following are the officers of
William Elder, 80 degree, K. G. c. H,
Wise Master
Albert L. S. Green. 30 degree, Senior
Warden.
John William NeaIe, 90 degree, Junior
Warden.
Thomas DuGarde Humphreys 90 de-
gree, Orator.
James Albert Haas 80 degree Hon,
Secretary.
win Curliss Chaffee 90 degree. K. c.
C. H, Treasurer.
Robert Edwards 80 degree. Almoner
and Tyler.
Daniel castle Hewitt. 80 degree, Mas
ter of Ceremonies.
William Jacob Mattern 30 degree. Ex-
pert.
James Wallace Wilson go degree As
sistant Expert.
Edward Payson Baker 80 degree.
Standard Bearer.
Charles julius Snyder 30 degree, Guar
dian Of the Temple.
John Gordon Maver 90 degree. Chap
lain.
J. Alexander Daley 80 degree. Vim.
c. F. Refchenbach 80 degree; Thomas
Du G. Humphreys 90 degree. scenic ar
lists.
The degrees will be conferred by the
following:
Knight of the East-s a. m
HALL OF THE WEST.
Albert l. S. Green 30 degree, Wor-
shipfuI Ruler.
Edward P. Baker 90 degree. Senior
Warden.
William H. Wilson 80 degree Hon,
Junior Warden.
Adrian F. Sherman 30 degree, Master
of Ceremonies.
HALL. OF THE EAST.
Daniel c. Hewitt 90 degree, King.
Spencer P. Wade go degree, G. NJ. Of
William H Wilson 80 degree. Hon.
G. NJ of L
VILLAIN Elder 90 degree. K C. C. H.
G. NJ. of P.
Charles G. colburn SO degree Hon.
G. NJ of F.
Thorp 3. Jennings 90 degree, x. c. c.
H, ZOrobabel-
Evan Davis 80 degree. Hon. Captain
Of the Robbers.
Charles J. Snyder 90 degree, Guard OF
the Palace.
Prince of JerusaIem-1O:30 a. m.
FIRST APARTMENT
William H. Wilson, 80 degree, Hon,
Tarshatha.
Albert L s. Green 90 degree. Senior
Daniel C. Hewitt 81 degree. Junior
Warden.
Lars c. F. Lohmann 80 degree, ora
tor.
John W. Neale 82 degree, Master of
Ceremonies.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
DWINDLED AWAY.
British Victories at Ladysmith
Lack Confirmation.

London, Nov. 21.-The latest direct
news from Ladysmith, dated Thursday,
November 16, and Friday November
13,strangely conflicts with the reiterated
reports of tremendous battles and
great British victories" Wednesday
and Thursday. Neither of the messages
above referred to though despatched on
the days following the date of the al
legged fights, mention any great en-
gagements, or BOer defeats. on the
contrary, both distinctly state that be-
yond false alarm on Tuesday evening
and a little increased shelIing Thurs
day and Friday, causing little damage
everything was perfectly quiet and the
garrison was chafng under its enforced
inactivity. Nevertheless special dis
patches from EStcOurt today enlarge
on the reported battles and insist that
the Beers received a more terrible les
son Wednesday than in any previous
fight. According to these circumstan-
tiaI accounts the Beers determined to
attempt to reach the north end Of
Ladysmith, with a large force but We're
unable to make headWay against the
well sustained fire of the British rifle
men and MaXlnS. Later, 1t IS added,
a British force worked round the BOer
flank causing the latter to withdraw
under a deadly fusillade with exceed
ingly heavy losses. Large numbers of
dead and wounded are said to have
been left on the field and a number of
prisoners were captured. The British
losses are reported to have been trivial.
rOborative OF the above may have been
censored, or captured with the native
runners. But these tales are SO fiat
tering to the British that they have a
distinct flavor of being belated accounts
from Kaffir sources of affairs previous
~ reported.
The dispatches from Ladysmith re
porting that there is an ample supply
of ammunition there have seemingly
set at rest a point on which there was
much diversity of opinion.
Apparently the British commander
at Ladysmith believes Gen. JOubert has
gone south leaving only a force Suffi-
cient to prevent the garrison from
sauying out and there is a disposition
in some quarters to think Gen. JOubert
possibly initiated the story with the
object of inducing Gen White to make
a serious attack. or relax his precau-
tiOns, SO as to permit the Beers to seize
ground vital to the defence of the town.
A report from Durham, however, says
here are rumOrs there that the Beers
are preparing to break camp and with
draw from the investment of Lady
smith.
But it is said elsewhere that the in
vesting force continues to receive re
Inducements and fresh supplies of
stores daily.
In view of the publicity allowed by
the military authorities to be given to
the alleged intention of the British to
advance via Belmont to relieve Kim
berley it is said that it may be regard
ed as probable that an advance from
De Aar will really be effected and that
athe route will not be SO we'll advertised
The transport City of Cambridge with
the second battalion of the Scottish
Rifles, arrived at Durham this morning
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
LABOR TOGETHER
Church SectiOnaIism Is Buried
In Topeka.
Ministers No Longer at Vari-
ance In Their Work.
FIRST MEETING HELD
About 90 Preachers Partici-
pate In the Services.
Old Fashioned Songs Sung and
Everybody Happy.

For the first time in the history of
Topeka the ministers of the town
fused last night at the First Presby-
terian church and held a union revival
service.
The service was informal. The minis
ters present mingled with the congre-
cation before the service. DR.. Counter
mine called for all the ministers in the
audience to take seats on the platform.
Those who took seats were Rev. w. NJ
Baird, Presbyterian; Rev. B. F. Foster,
Rev. D. D. Cheney, Methodist; Rev. L.
r. Smith, Presbyterian; Rev. D. D.
Cheney, Methodist; Rev. J. z. COe,
Methodist; Rev. T. J. Pearson, Baptist;
Rev. f. Hayes, colOred; Rev. S. c. Co
blentz, United Brethren; Rev w. E.
Mask Presbyterian; Rev. NJ. Campbell
Rev II. H. Lucas, colOred Methodist;
Rev. H. C. FOnker. Presbyterian; Dr.
A. Z. Wagner, English Lutheran; DR.
]. T. MacFarland, Methodist; DR.. A. S.
Embree, Methodist and DR.. J. D. COun-
termfne, Presbyterian.
The threatening weather kept many
away. Not over 200 We're in the audi
ence- Those that We're there entered in
to the spirit of the singing Mr.. Tracy
led He beat time in the good old
fashioned way, making his baton cut
the corners square of the imaginary
diagram he was making in the air.
First the audience sang GLORY to His
Name" They Jagged a little and Mr..
little faster. Then they sang, Il Need
Thee Every Hour" and even those who
did not know one note from another re-
cited the words in a sing song fashion.
A few were coming in. A man here
and there could be seen who is not
counted as a church member. Several
young men were there with as many
young ladies. The young men were un-
dOubtedly induced to go. It wasn't as
bad as they thought, after they got
fairly started. They sang as loud as
the rest.
After the third song DR.. Embree Of
fered prayer and Rev. Mr.. Smith fol-
lowed him with another prayer. During
Rev. Mr. Smiths prayer he said. BLESS
all the ministers here" From the min
listers on the platform came a loud, fer
vent Amen"
Dr. Wagner introduced DR. d. D.
Fisk, of the First CONGREGATIONAL
church, who delivered the sermon. At
that cards would be distributed through
the congregation. The cards read as
follows
Trusting in God for guidance and
help, l earnestly desire and purpose to
begin the Christian life, and I ask the
prayers of Christian people in my be
half.
.NetAIles .---.---s -..........-.....
EAeSAdence,- ..-.--- ..-..-...--..--......
Church Preference" e"..-..--..........-.
Dr. Mcfarland explained that all who
wished to could fill out the cards. Those
who did not fill them out could carry
them home and give them to some one
else. After singing Leaning on the
everlasting Arm" and More Love to
Ihee- Rev-Mr. .COblentz pronounced the
Dened1ct1On and the meeting was over.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
SCOLDS BOSSES.
Lawrence Journal Says the Wallace
Episode Should Open Peoples
Ewes,

The following is from the Lawrence
Journal:
Speaking about boss rule the worst
example of it that has come to light
for some time was that down in the
Seventh district the other day when
W. NJ. Wallace, deputy revenue coIlec-
tor, was discharged without notice and
without any cause being assigned. To
make the matter plain, it should be re-
membered that kingman county, where
Mort Albaugh lives and where he is
supposed to reign absolutely, slipped
away from him at the convention last
summer, and endorsed Wallace for con-
gress, ignoring the fact that Albaugh
was Congressman Longs manager.
This was a break that the bosses
couldn't stand. The Baker-LOng com
bine had been slapped in the face and
by a deputy, whose OffenSe was his AFRO
gance in allowing his own county to
express its confidence in him. There
was a hurried council of war: Long and
Baker were scared, and they proceeded
to transfer their fright to Mike Sut-
ton. Mike called Wallace and told him
there would be trouble if he, Wallace
did not at once publish a declaration
to the effect that he would not be in
Longs way Wallace declined to do
that, with the result as stated. He
isn't drawing salary any more.
Then Baker, Long and Sutton began
hearing from their work 1t was such
a small and contemplate piece of busi-
ness that it was denounced on every
hand. Baker was first to jump in, with
a declara ton that he didn't do it. Then
Long, realizing that some one had blum
dered, made haste to jump up and cry,
"Twan't me- Thus they throw the
burden of the responsibility upon Mike
Sutton. It is well known that Mike
was 'agin' both Long and Baker, and
that he urged Wallace in the beginning
to enter the race against Long
Just what Baker and Long said to
Mike in reference to his getting right
with both of them will probably never
be known, but his zeal in endeavoring
to square himself proves conclusivevIy
that what they did say was emphatic.
All of which again raises the question,
What's the use Of being a boss if you
don't boss?' 1t also raises the other
question as to how long narrow, bigot-
ed, intOlerant bosses shall be permitted
to dominate the party.
THE Wallace episode was one of the
smallest and most contemplate things
that has occurred in Kansas politics
for long time, and we'll illustrates to
what limit the bosses will go to secure
their ends
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
RIDICULES HELEN GOULD.
Count CastelIane and His Wife Dis
approve of the Young Woman's
Popularity

Paris, Nov. 21.-Count Boni de Cas-
tellane and his wife CwhO was Anna
Gould) are severely critfcising Helen
Gould's recent participation in the anti
Roberts campaign.
The Castellanes declare the part
taken by Helen Gould is unnecessarily
forward if not utterly becoming in an
unmarried young lady
The count, who hates his sister-in-
law, is quoted as saying: 'She attained
a certain cheap popularity bv Dosine-
as the friend of the soldiers Now, as
she is an American and lacks tact. she
takes a fiendish delight in any sort of
newspaper pufery and will surely here
after court notoriety by any means
whatsoever"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

Samuel C. Zimmerman 80 degree, Ex-
pert.
''iTS Frank ai11ki L. stevens 80 degree. AImoner.
Sherman G. Britton 30 degree, Cap
tain of the Guard.
William J. Mattern 80 degree, Captain
SECOND APARTMENT.
Charles J. Webb 30 degree, King
Samuel Cunningham 30 degree, Prince
of Media.
John E. Moon 80 degree. K. C. c. H.
Prince of Persia.
Alfred A. Rodgers 80 degree, X. c. c.
H, Prince of Assyria.
William Elder 80 degree, K. C. C. H,
Secretary.
James w. Wilson 90 degree. Captain
of the Guard.
And the rest of the officers.
Knight of the East and West-2:S0
p. m.
Frank N. Hair 80 degree. Hon. Ven
Thomas D. Humphreys 81 degree. Or
ator.
Warden.
John W. NeaIe go degree. Junior War
den.
william Elder 80 degree. K. C. c. H.
Master of Ceremonies.
And other brethren
Knight Rose CrOiX-3:30 p m.
Frank n. Hair SO degree Hon viii
confer this degree. assisted by the reg
gree Hon, and Evan Davis 80 degree
Hon.
On Wednesday evening the 10 90 and
q degrees in Godfrey De St. Omer
council Knights Kadoshi No. . Will be
conferred Dy the following officers:
William NJ. Shaver % degree, LieU-
tenant Commander
John G. Maver 30 degree. Warden Of
the North.
John E. Moon % degree, K. c. c. H,
Warden Of the South.
Charles G. Colburn 80 degree Hon.
Recorder.
Homer c. Bowman SO degree Hon.
AdOlph, the Saxon.
Lars c. F. Lohmann 90 degree. Count
Reinfred.
William Elder 30 degree. x c. c. H.
Master of the Guard.
Also, VIII c. Chanee 90 degree, K. c.
G. H.; Frank S. Crane % degree: A A.
Rodgers % degree. x c. c. H. T. y.
Jennings % degree. k G. G. H: Samuel
c. Zimmerman % degree; Elisha HAN
derson 90 degree.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
EDITORIAL RATES.

CFrom the Gladstone CCol.) Kfbosh.7
We feel that of late this office has
been imposed upon, as some of our best
citizens have passed the limit when it
comes to generous, liberal puffs given
by this paper. and to protect ourselves
we have adopted the following ironcIad
set of rules; One personal small cigar;
family personal, drink or '4sIuf ticket -
fight. to suppress, One-half pint Demon
Delight; column write up of mine or
birth notice, plug of tobacco and drink;
picture Of yourself in paper providing
it resembles you, pair of socks and two
drinks; misdemeanors. nothing. These
rules viii be enforced, and the good
Lord pity the persons violating them!
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
TOPEKA SOCIETY.
Young Ladies Organize "Sixty
Three Club.
Meetings Will Be Enjoyed Every
Two Weeks.
THE H. I'll. CLUB PARTY
Washburn Bicycle Club Still
Enjoying Spins.
News Personal and Otherwise
of a Social Nature.

A number of young ladies met at the
home of Misses Myrtle and Ivah Davis
Monday afternoon and organized a
card club for the winter. 1t will be
known as the Sixty Three club and
progressive sixty-three is the game to
be played during the winter. The meet
ings will be held every two weeks at
the home of the members. Misses
Louise and Helen Smith will entertain
the club next Tuesday afternoon.
The members of the club are, Mrs.
Harry Williams, Mrs. Walter Smith,
Mrs, David Norton, Miss Margaret
Bear, Miss Sarah HOrner, Miss Myrtle
Davis, Miss Ivah Davis, Miss Edna Nc
CIintock, Miss Bessie Hayden, Miss
Louise Smith, Miss Helen Smith, Miss
Susie Gay, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss
Emily King, Miss Rossington, Miss
Florence ROssington, Miss Janette
Lord, Miss Charlotte Parkhurst, Miss
Edna Crane, Miss Lillian Whitelock,
Miss Meta Robinson and Miss Mary
Moon.
Col. LittIe's Fiancee.
Miss Edna Steele, whose engagement
to Colonel E. G. Little was recently an
nOunced is well known in Topeka Her
home is in Parsons, but for the past
two years she has lived here, and is
now a student at Bethany college.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
HUNGER KILLED HER.
General G. II. Clay Wrote a Pathetic
Reply to an Appeal For Aid.

New York, Nov. 21.-After a pathetic
struggle lasting many years to gain
recognition with the novels and plays
she had written, abandoned by her
wealthy relatives and left destitute
young Evelyn Adams died of starvation
in her apartments in the Windemere,
at No. 400 West Fifty-seventh street
yesterday. The body of the young
authoress was today sent to her former
home in Utica
Evelyn Adams was the widow of
Adam Brown Adams, a member of the
Adams family, of Massachusetts. They
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe
Route.

On November 21st you can buy
tickets to points in Arkansas. Arizona,
Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip Tickets good Il days. See nearest
Santa Fe agent for particulars
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe
Route

on November 21st you can buy
tickets to points in Arkansas, Arizona,
Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip. Tickets good p days. See nearest
Santa Fe agent for particulars.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21

Miss Steele is a member of the senior
class at Bet any and is a. mighty edu
Gated young woman. She has a charm
ing personality and is loved by all who
know her. She is of medium height,
with a bright and expressive face; her
eyes are large and gray and her hair
is dark brown and Wavy.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe
Route.

On November 21st you can buy
tickets to points in Arkansas, Arizona,
Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip. Tickets good q days. See nearest
Santa Fe agent for particulars.
Groeera sen Amonio Benzilene soan.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-11-21
the People

which wholesaled at have been
they readily they
precisely
dollar, precisely
pays precisely profit, nearly
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-23
RREVITIES

Mckinley is credited with a naturally
kind heart" If it is so, he should be
on his knees whenever he reads of
more desolations and killings in the
Philippines, for he could easily have
prevented it all. OF that there is not
the shadow of a shade of a doubt.
Havemeyer, the great sugar trust
man, wants a tariff tax for his own
benefit while he damns it as fruitful
of harm in other ways.
1t is not a case of scandal in the sep
aration of Methodist Bishop Hurst and
his young, rich wife. Incompatability
is the plea.
Senator McLaurin says of "Imperi-
alism" that 1.-The statesman who doubts
or falters is a demagogue, the Christian
who doubts or falters is a traitor to his
God and his religion" There is moth
ing wilder or more fanatical to be
found outside of a lunatic asylum.
Baron Christiana who assaulted Pres
ident Loubet in Paris is sentenced to
four years imprisonment.
1t is creeping out at last that the
sickness is very great among the
American soldiers in the Philippines
and the deaths are extremely numer-
ous. General Otis intimates as much
in his talk with the French editor.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-23

Senate McLaurin, of South Carolina.
denounces ali men who oppose expan-
son. He is RIDING on a creased plank
upon a tremendous inclined plane shat
ends in the nether-most depths of de-
struction. He is in the worst of CON-
pany, fails to represent general south
ern sentiment, and is lending himself
to a course that if not resisted and de-
feated will end in imperialism ana a
military government in the United
States The cranks are now at the
front. y writer in the New York Even
ing Post makes a quotation that shows
how it is expected that the bullet and
christianity shall keep close company.
He writes:
Ministers and editors car run down
4 moral SioEe, however, as rapidly as
any one else. Your columns nave borne
witness TO this in the cases of WayIan1
Lyman Abbott, and many others.
AL these, htwtver, have been outdone
by a Baptist editor in Cincinnati, who
opposes the proposition to forbid the
use Of the Dum-Dum bullet on the
ground that the proposal is aimed
h more highly civilized ma
tons, for h purpose of DESTROYING
their superiority over people like the
Russians, and also rel the ~barbarians
and savages." Some one has informed
his leader Of Christian thought that