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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26

less of the management of the institu-
ton.
I'VE find that the state board OF char
tiles, having so many hundreds OF thou
sands of dollars to expend for the main
tenance of all the institutions, has so
much work upon its shoulders, that it
is impossible for it to attend to the
minor details of each institution, with
superintendent of their choosing, and
as the history of the past has shown
that from these various appointments,
a great deal of unpleasant and disgrace
full report has been published, that can
only be obViated by some suitable leg
islation, such as herein above recon-
mended.
I'VE would recommend for this pur-
pose also. that it would be well if this
legislature appoint a special commits
sion of three, whose duty it shall be to
ascertain, from other sources, what kind
of industry could be established in these
institutions, successfully, economically
and judiciously.
We further recommend that this
commission be paid per diem and mile
age for their services in ascertaining the
above mentioned necessary information,
and also that an appropriation be made
for the carrying out of the provisions of
this commission, and that it be Suf-
iciently adequate to erect the shops,
and attendant employment that will be
needed.
The duties of the commission so ap-
pointed to be executed and the terminal
ton of said commission to occur in one
year, or before, from the time they COM
mence their investigation. This, of
course, will imply that they strictly fol-
low the wishes of the legislature and
provide these facilities for the use of
the institution, and surrender same to
the authority in charge of the institu-
lions for its use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
A BOY RESCUED.
Sole Survivor of Ship Crew Murder
ed by South Sea islanders

Victoria, B. c., Jan. 26.-The steamer
Aorangt brings news that the steamer
YsabeI conveyed to Sydney a report
from Mr.. Forrest, the resident trader at
Santa Cruz, that information had reach
ed him through native channels that a
Sydney yacht had been captured by the
natives but that her crew of two white
men had escaped into the bush.
This is the island where the Cutter
Curlew was cut out early in the year
and her crew murdered.
The YsabeI proceeded to Utupua to
make inquiries. They landed fully arm
ed at the villages on Basilik harbor, and
found that the one burned by H. NJ. S.
Mohawk in revenge for the murder of
the cutter Curlew's crew had been re-
built. They rescued the Curlew's boy,
the sole survivor Of that unfortunate
vessel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
THE MYSTERY DEEPENS.
Police Crepe Blindly For q Clew to
the Cornish Murder

New York, Jan 26.-The police today
gave out for reproduction in the newspa-
, pers fac-simile of the writing on the
package sent to Harry Cornish under the
gIIise of bromo-seltzer, but which contain
ed cyanide of mercury and caused the
death of Mrs. Kate Adams on December
Is. The object of the police in having the
fac-simile published is to secure identi-
fication of the handwriting. This seems
to indicate that the police have not been
successful so far in securing any strong
cIews toward the solution of this mysteri-
Gus case, despite the frequent publication
of alleged Semi-solutions. The latest of
these indirect clews is as follows:
On the evening of December q a man.,
giving the name of H. Cornish, rented
letter box at 1920 Broadway Two days
later two small packages and letter were
received for him. but by mistake were
placed in the wrong box and were never
delivered. The man was not seen after
his first visit. These packages, which are
now in the hands of the police, contained,
respectively, q sample of Kutnow powder
and lot of capsules containing a specific
for blood disease. Both are being tested
by a chemist A description of the man
was furnished the police. Harry Cornish
was taken to the Broadway place, but was
not identified as the man who hired the
box.
Coroner Hart said today that he expect
ed the report from Dr. WitthauS on the
examina ton of organs of Mrs. Adams
sometime during the latter part of the
week. A date for the holding of the in
quest will not be set until the report is
received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26

a Question Often Asked by These
Afflicted With Piles.

Is strained joint durable? Is local
Inflammation durable? OF course, if
properly treated. So is piles.
People often become afflicted with
piles and ask some old Chronic who
has always persisted in the wrong treat
ment and naturally discourages them
by telling them that their case is hope
less.
They in turn discourage others, and
thus disease that can in every case be
cured by careful and skilful handling IS
allowed to sap the energy of thousands
who might free themselves of the trou-
BILE in a few days
Pyramid Pile Cure will cure the most
aggravated case of hemorrhoids in an
astonishingly short time. 1t relieves the
contested parts, reduces the tumOrS in
stantly no matter how large, allays the
Inflammation and stops the aching or
1tchIng at once
Thousands who had resorted to ex-
pensive surgical operations have been
cured by Pyramid Pile Cure-in a num-
Der of instances persons who had spent
months in a hospital under a. specialist.
1t is a remedy that none need fear to
apply even to the most aggravated.
swollen and inf1amed hemorrhoidaI
tumorS.
If you are afflicted with this stubborn
disease you can master it and master it
quickly.
This remedy is no longer an expert
ment, but a medical certainty. 1t is
manufactured by the Pyramid Drug Co.
of Marshall, Mich.
Druggists sell it at so cents per box.
1t is becoming the most popular pile
cure this country has ever known and
druggists everywhere are ordering it for
their customers.
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TO REMEMBER THE MAINE
Anniversary of Her Destruction to Be
Fittingly Observed.

Havana, Jan. 26.-Seventy-f1ve American
women met in this city to arrange for
memorial of the anniversary of the de-
struction of the United States battleship
Maine, on February Is. Mrs. Estes G.
Captain Sigsbee was read suggesting as
features of the programme, prayer, sing
ing, addresses by one OF two prominent
by a battalion of marines from the United
States battIeShip Texas Captain SigSbee
wrote that he had granted the request of
a deputation of sailors and marines of the
Texas to be be allowed to decorate the
graves. The preparation of the programme
was deferred.
The executive committee. upon which
Mesdames Brooke, Lee, Mckenna and
Mause represent the army, Mesdames.
Powellson and Howell the navy, and Miss
Hannil and AIesdames Scovel the civilians,
was directed to invite, Major General
Brooke, Major General Ludlow, Major
General Lee, Captain Sigsbee and others
to take part in the ceremony.
The question whether the Cubans and
Spaniards should be allowed to participate
caused a lively discussion The general
wish was to have it exclusively an Amer
lean memorial. but it decided, in
der to avoid giving offense, to issue invi-
tations to representative Cubans and
Standards
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1T IS INDUSTRIOUS,
Says John Sherman, to Force Our
selves Into the Philippines

New York, Jan. 26.-The World prints an
interview with John Sherman. in which
the latter forcibly expresses himself against
expansion. The ex-secretary of state. is
quoted as saying in part:
Il am decidedly opposed to the invasion
of the Philippines. The idea of our coun-
try forcing its way into these islands and
forcing its government upon the 900 or
5000 600 population is monstrous. It is
subversive of the basic principles of our
government that the just powers of gov
eminent are derived from the consent of
the governed, and it is in violation of the
traditions of our country
Then. if you were in the senate, you
would not vote to ratify the treaty of
Paris as it standS?''
IF I were in the senate I would not vote
to ratify the treaty as it stands. 1 would
vote to withdraw from the islands as soon
S possible. The papers say that 400 SOL
diers have just been sent to Manila Why
were they sent? Are we going to war
against a struggling republic? They have
been fighting for many years against Spain
and have practically driven Spain out Are
to take the position of Spain in tyran-
nizing over these struggling people?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
SLEPT NEARLY A WEEK.
The Girl is Now Wide Awake, and
Suffers No III Effects.

Marinette, Wis. Jan. 26.-The daugh-
ter of Edward J. Martin, an ex-aIder-
man. awoke this morning after sleeping
nearly a week. During that time her
slumber was wholly unbroken, and the
strongest efforts of her attendants fail
ed to awaken her. She took no nourish-
ment during that time. and the only
signs of life she manifested were her
breathing and smile when attempts
were made to awaken her. Saturday
evening she revived and was given
nOurishment, but she Immediately re-
lapsed into Inconsistencies, and did
not awake again until this morning.
Her physical condition is good and
she seems to have no i'll effects from
her long slumber. At present she is as
wide awake as ever and knows nothing
of her long sleep.
her strange condition to a sort of ner-
vous prOstration, due in a measure to
the death of her mother last summer
and a fright she received about six
months ago. She is II years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
PITCHER JOE CORBETT.
One of the Players the Chicagos
Would Like to Secure.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Joe Corbett is the
Baltimore ball player wanted most OF
all by the manag cement of the Chlcago
club. Eugene Demontreville, the little
F'renchrnan who was sensation as a
shortstop last season, is also likely 70
come and it is possible a double Iraoe
will be made. Manager Hanlon, OF the
Baltimore, let the cat out of the bag
Saturday when he said a deal whereby
Demont, as he is generally termed
could be traded for Dahlen was on
President Hart did not deny the rumor
but simply said:
The news of such a trade is entirely
premature. I do not see why Hanlon
should have given it out, as he did, be
cause there has not been the slightest
thing settled. What We are Wiling 10
do is to make it a trade of two men
a side We viii give him another man
Cxhom do not care to say) for Demon
trevilIe and Corbett, but we must be
satisfied Corbett is a good pitcher be
fore we take him.
To close friend today Dahlen said:
ct think I will be able to play better
ball away from Chicago, because of my
Iong associations here. I know the local
management would like to get rid Of
me, and under those circumstances l
am just as wei satisfied to co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
COMFY ISLAND
Jockey Club Pays 100000 for Prop
erty Adjoining the Track.

New York, Jan. 26.-The Coney Is
land Jockey club has completed its pur-
chase of additional real estate at Sleeps
head Bay. It has paid the Fitzgerald
McNultv syndicate $500, 900 for $50 acres
of land The Coney Island club has a
surplus of half a million.
Property at Sheepshead Bay is ap-
preciatIng at the rate of 10 per cent a
year. so that from any point of view
the investment is a good one. The land
viii be worth $4,000 an acre in six or
seven years. The club, as IS known,
intends to beautify this property. and.
with the woodland and meadows it now
possesses on its beautiful course, turn
all the property into a magnificent park,
which will be free on all days except
when racing is under way. The club
is not unseIfish in giving the public a
park free of cost. This act probably
saves the race course for many years to
come, probably for a decade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26

case. The saloon does exist; it is popular,
and we have given the poor man nothing
better"
Bertrand's church, said: ct think Bishop
Potter's way of looking at the matter is
very sensible one. I may say that also
regard saloons as a social necessity under
existing conditions, but, at the same time,
they are the cause of a great deal of
harm, misfortune and sorrow. The trou-
BILE is not with the saloons, but in the
abuse of them"
DR.. A. Moses, rabbi of Temple Adas Is
rael, said: II heartily indorse every word
ances on the subject of saloons he has
placed himself on record among the great
thinkers Of the time. He is a wise man,
good man and a brave man, for it took
courage of the higher type to say things
which he knew before he spoke would
probably meet with expressions of disap-
prevail from the clergy at large
Rev. A. W. Littlefield of the Unitarian
church said: Bishop Potter's views con-
corning the saloon as a clubhouse are en-
tire1y correct. In saying this, 1 do not
mean to deal with the liquor question at
ALL but merely with the saloon the poor
mems club. I firmly believe that coffee
house, or even a saloon where the less in
toxicating liquors only were sold, would
be long step in the right direction
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COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

The Toledo Commercial Of December
%, last, had the following to say OF
Town Topics the attraction at the
Crawford theater Saturday afternoon
and evening:
I'm addition to the comedy parts OF
the play the musical numbers by Miss
Tennehill and other members of the
cast as well as from a carefully selected
chorus of voices makes Town Topics
musical comedy of more than the usual
merit. The specialties include many
new things, and the old ones are by
people who give them the file and &C
ton necessary to recon them and make
them paIatabIe. The travesty numbers
are excellent and cake walk by Mack
and Tennehill is unusually good Those
who enjoy lively and interesting spec
iaIty musical comedy are recommended
to the good graces Of the Town Top
ics.'"
John L. Sullivan comes to the Craw-
ford theater next Tuesday evening He
will be accompanied by a company OF
vaudeville people, and Jake Kiirain, who
is now his sparring partner.
The Dorothy Morton Opera, company
of SO people, headed by Miss Dorothy
Morton of Fencing Master fame, has
been booked for matinee and evening
performance at the Crawford theater
one week from next Saturday, Febru-
arV 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
ELECTRIC PLANT
In Mexico-President Diaz to Omciate
at the Opening.

City of Mexico, Jan. 26-Presfdent
Diaz will start Sunday the largest plant
in the republic operated by water
power. This plant is the Puertozuelo
Light and Power company's station, 10
Gated at Puertozuelo, near Puebla- The
company is under the presidency of a
Chicagoan, c. D. Crandall, who arrived
for the opening of the plant The tur-
bines will generate electricity sufficient
to produce 1000 horse power. The plant
cost $500, 900.
Sebastian de Mier, a, Mexican million
aire, built the hydraulic plant under a
concession obtained from the govern
ment in 1888. Water is derived from
the mountains twelve miles south of
Puebla, and the production of power
viii be exceedingly economical. Power
will be transmitted to Puebla and 1000
incandescent and 300 arc lights in that
city will be supplied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
THAT JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Present Status of Bill Affecting North
eastern Kansas Counties.

The senate committee on judiciary
has recommended for passage Senator
Stones bill crea ting a new judicial dis
trict out of Leavenworth county, de-
taching the same from the district now
composed of Jackson, Jefferson and
LeaVenworth counties.
a delegation of Leavenworth citizens,
E. r. Carney, Judge w. A Porter.
Frank F7itZwilliams, John H. Atwood
and Jesse Petherbridge. appeared before
the committee in support of the bill.
1t will have opposition in the senate
unless the same committee kills Senator
Andrews bill attaching Jackson county
to AtchiSOn county for judicial purposes
thereby leaving Jefferson and Leaven-
worth counties together.
The Atchison scheme is to have a new
city court superior to the justice of the
peace courts which are abolished by the
bill creating the new court already in
trOduced by Senator Andrews. The
IeavenWorth scheme is to get away
from the jurisdiction of Judge Myers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
sHOEMAKERS ON 4 STRIKE
Four Hundred Employees of Chicago
Company Quit Work.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-Four hundred shoe
makers employed by the J. E. Tilt Shoe
company, II Huron street, struck yes
terday. National President Tobin OF the
ShOenakers, who was in the city, took
charge of the strike He declared the
grievance to be that the firm had black
listed old employees, contrary to agree
ment, and that in changing the method
of manufacture had discharged shoe
makers and hired women in their places
at lower wages. OF the strikers $50 are
women, and at a meeting at 81 Chicago
avenue in the afternoon they decided
to remain firm and stay out with the
men.
J. E. Tilt, president of the company.
said last night that the sole trouble
arose from an attempt of the union to
run the firms business. This he de-
clared he would not allow if the factory
remained idle permanently.
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TO PETE GREGoRYs VOICE.
Poetry Alone Can Do the Usage Rep
resen tative Justice.

Pete Gregory, of Usage county has the
most remarka BILE voice of any member of
the house of representatives and one house
poet has dedicated the following ''pome''
to him:
When Pete gets up
The deep and hollow cavernS of the hall
Prepare to hurl back echoes Of the baWl,
When Pete gets up
When Pete gets up
The windows range themselves in line of
battle,
Pull out the plugs and hold themselves in
readiness to rattle,
When Pete gets up.
When Pete gets up
The Quivering plaster, fearful of q slip,
Splits on its hands and takes a tighter
grip,
When Pete gets up.
When Pete gets up
To launch his deep-toned thunder into
Poor Dawes, the erstwhile champion, hides
his face,
When Pete gets up.
When Pete gets up
And with stentorfan voice. throws down
the gage
The thunder. wind and storm in deep hu-
mility exclaim,
we yield to thee, Usage"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
Strange Case eeof Charles Dyer
of the Santa Fe.
Superintendent of the Western
Division at La Junta.
REFUSES PROMOTION.
Has Been Repeatedly Offered
Better Positions
But He Likes His Present Place
and Says Nay.

"A railroad official who repeatedly re-
fuses promotion is rather an oddity at
the present day and one of the excep-
lions in railroad life. Such a man is
connected with the Santa Fe railway.
He is Mr.. Charles Dyer, superintendent
of the western division of the road, with
headquarters at La Junta, Col
Mr.. Dyer as a valuable railroad man
and the Santa Fe management appre-
ciates his ability. The management of
other roads appreciate this ability as
well. As a result, Mr.. Dyer has had
many offers of advancement, but has
refused them all. One reason is that
he is comfortably fixed in d financial
way. Another is that he would rather
live in Colorado than any other state in
the union.
There was time when the Santa Fe
proper was divided into two grand di-
visions. Mr.. Dyer was superintendent
of the western grand division and the
present general superintendent was Su-
perintendent of the eastern grand diL
vision. The rank of both men was
equal But three years ago 1T was de-
cided that it would be for the best in
terests of the road to have but one
grand division and one general Superin-
tendent. Mr.. Nudge was made general
superintendent and Mr.. Dyer made di-
vision superintendent. Before the
change was made President Ripley had
a conference with Mr. Dyer and told
him how much he disliked to lower him
in rank, but the La Junta man said he
didn't mind it. He told the head of the
Santa Fe system then that he preferred
Colorado to any other part of the
United States for place of residence.
He didn't work himself up to the in
dignant stage and Immediately start an
inspection of the railroad landscape for
a position with some other line. He
went to work to conduct the affairs of
the western division as faithfully as
he had looked after the affairs of the
several divisions.
The Santa Fe management was
pleased at the way Mr.. Dyer accepted
conditions. When the position of gen
eral superintendent of the Gulf, Colo
RADIO & Santa Fe was made vacant the
place was offered to Mr.. Dyer. He re-
fused and kept on with his work on the
western division When it was decided
to establish the position of assistant
general superintendent it was intimated
to Mr.. Dyer that he could have the new
office. He paid no attention to the in
timation.
Offers have been made him from time
to time by other roads to take better
positions than the one he now holds,
but he has declined them all, content to
remain where he is. Some day, per-
haps, he may change his mind and ac-
cept an offer, but so far he has steadily
refused to leave Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-26
DRAWING SPARKS
With Kites = Kite1yer Eddy Tries q
Four-Pointed Collector-The
Sparks Small

Bayonne, N. J., Jan. 26.-WiIliam A.
Eddy sent up an electric collector to a
great height last night by means of four
kites, each seven feet in height. The
collector had four 6-inch cardboard
points coated with tinfoil. A thin, bare
copper wire ran down the kite cable and
into Mr.. Eddy's house, where the cleo
trio force entered three coils wound
around soft iron, and passed thence in
to a small Leyden jar. The current
from the sky was then conducted by
way of an electric switch into a ground
ed wire.
At $50 p. m. the first spark was
drawn in the presence of Mr.. Clarence
Beebee of Bayonne. The sparkes were
much smaller than Mr.. Eddy had ex-
pected from a collector SO high in the
air
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ROADS NEW NAME
Pittsburg & Gulf to be the Kansas
City, Omaha & Port Arthur.

Kansas City, Jan. 26.-It is now said
that the scheme for recognizing and
Remembering the Kansas City, Pitts
burg & Gulf railroad has reached such
a point that but few minor details re-
main to be adjusted.
According to a report from New York
the name of the new system will be the
Kansas City, Omaha & Port Arthur.
The lines which are taken into the sys-
tenn are the Kansas City, Pittsburg &
Gulf, the Kansas City & Northern con-
Meeting road, the Omaha. Kansas City
& Eastern and the Omaha & St. Louis
It is said that the name of Kansas City
was placed first in the new title solely
through the efforts of Vice President E.
L. Martin, who refused to listen to any
name in which Kansas City was not
first
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SAMOAN NATTER TO RES
Until Admiral Kautz Gets There and
Investigates.

New York, Jan. ga Washington
special says:
Rear Admiral Kautz has been in
structed upon his arrival with the Phil
adelphia at Apfa, to investigate the en-
tire Samoan situation and report the
facts to the department
Reinforced by this report the depart
ment will be able to follow up its de-
mands presented to the German gov
eminent by Ambassador White, provid-
ed the report confirms the dispatches
sent by Consul General Osborne.
Department officials believe that the
Philadelphia under the orders tele-