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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
GILLETT A SICK MAN.
Cattle Plunger a Victim of Fever -
Mrs. Gillett In Pesthouse With
the Smallpox.

Kansas City, Dec. 7.-Misfortune has
overtaken Grant c. Giuett, the cattle
plunger, who is now in Chihuahua, Mex.
He is critically i'll with a fever, and his
wife is in a Mexican pest house at
deaths door with smallpox. This is the
news brought from Mexico by D. de r.
ClemOns, of EscalOn, who arrived in
Kansas City last night.
"Gillett has disposed of his interest in
the Hotel Ell COmmerciO, said Mr.. Gle
mons, "and 1 do not know just what he
was following. The last news have of
him is that he is very sick and that his
wife has the smallpox. The disease is
unusually fatal to those from the states
when they catch it in Mexico, and Mrs.
der"
Mr.. Clemons was for years night edi-
tor of the Buffalo Courier. He has been
in Mexico a number of years and is now
chief clerk in the transportation de-
partment of the Mexican Northern rail-
way.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
High score. North and south-Mrs.
Recent Excavations at Ephesurs.

T. r. G. Hutton writes from the
Hotel Ephesus, Ayasolouk, Asia Minor:
Travellers in the Levant think of
Ephesus as a place where there are
many associations, but little to see
But the recent excavations by the Aus
trians have altered all that, and as the
work is but little known 1 take the lib
erty of writing to you on the sub 7ect
The great theater has been excaV5 ted,
the whole of the columns of the pro-
scenium and the passage and a@nte-
room with mosaic paVementS have been
opened UP, and work is going on still
in the upper portions of the thea ter
In front is the street, with the marks
of the chariot wheels all along the
series of buildings behind and under
meath the gymnasium, including some
lovely marble water trOughs with oxen
doorWays, all in stu. But perhaps the
most interesting thing is that which is
now being excavated-the lovely semi
circular marDIe pOrticO with its steps.
which occupied the whole east side OF
the harbOr. What there is now IS most
beautiful and interesting, and each week
discIOses something new Perhaps to
Christians there is the most interest
ing thought that St Paul landed at
these steps, and we can take our place
with him in the theater- It is quite i'm
possible to do justice to all the sights
in a morning. and visitors who wish to
stay longer will find Karponza, the
landlord of the hotel, a very Obliging
and intelligent man, and the accOmmo-
dations comfortable. London Times.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

the new work is not going to last al
ways, and these men Will soon have to
go on repair work until the mill can
get out material enough to build an
other batch of cars.
OF the so or more men who have thus
far quit work in the car sheds, over
four-fifths of them are good car men,
and only very few of them have been
poor Workmen. These car men are
good mechanics and capable of taking
charge of a gang of men. By the loss
of such men as these, the efficiency of
the shops is badly crippled.
The other departments of the Santa
F'e shops. in which the piece work sys-
TEN of working has not yet been put
into operation, have held meetings and
organized, and will be ready to meet
the piece work squarely when it comes
into their respective departments.
These departments have taken time
by the forelock and in view of the
trouble which the piece work has caus-
ed in the car sheds, they are determin-
ed to be ready to meet it in good shape
and avoid such friction, when it is in
trOduced.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
A RAGING FLOOD.
Washington Stream Endangers Much
Valuable Property.

Tacoma, Wn.. Dec. 7-Practically the
whole of the Stuck river valley is one
vast sheet of water. The river itself is
a. raging flood. destroying acres of the
most productive land in the state and
threatening some substantial dwell
lings. 1t is higher than ever before
known since the valley was settled by
white men. Several families in the vi
cinity of Sumner have been compelled
to move to escape the torrent.
The rise in the river since the recent
heavy rains has been the greatest and
most rapid ever known. Seventeen in
ches in one hour is recorded at Sum
ner and now the water is between six
and seven feet above the ordinary high
level.
At present the damage throughout
the valley as a result of the freshet
cannot be estimated.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
The Biggest Egg in the World.

From the London ChrOnlcle-I
The biggest egg in the world is now
in London, and viii soon be offered for
sale. It was found buried in SAND in
Madagascar by natives. This egG,
known to naturalists as the AepyOrnis
maximum. measures nearly a yard in
circumference and over a foot in length
It cUbical capacity is equal to nearly
six ostrich or $50 hens eggs. Speci-
mems of this gigantic egg. the lineai
measurement of which is double tina
of a large ostrich, while the cubic bulk
is eight times as great, have occasion
ally been met with IN London. and have
fetched as much Is go anIece.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
rom visit at hig nome in Ellsworth

from visit at his home in Ellsworth.
A number of Topeka people are plan
ming to attend the Phi Delta Theta
party in Lawrence on the 18th.
Miss Blanche Stewart will entertain
the c. c. club Friday evening at her
home on Tyler street.
The D. D. club will hold its regular
meeting next Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Horace Hall.
Miss Marian Wilson, of Chicago, who
has been spending several weeks with
Topeka friends, left for her home this
morning.
Courtney Baxter are selling trimmed
hats at cost. 716 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
A. o. U. W. officers

Star lodge No 331 A. O. Z. W. held
a well attended meeting on Tuesday
evening at their hall, corner of Cor
don street and Kansas avenue, North
Topeka. Nine candidates were initiat-
ed into the order, after which the fol-
lowing officers were elected. Past mas
ter workman, Lee Altman; master
workman, VIM. Zarker; foreman, Ed
White: recorder, J. r. McNary; fnan-
cier, w c. Steele: receiver. J. NJ Shell
labarger: overseer, VIM. Fisher; guide
Chas. BIagee: P. W, Fred Buechner;
o. W, A. Neer; N. A, Drs- Davis and
Fupin; representative to grand lodge
Archie NJ Baird; alternate, Chas
Starbird
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
NEW SOCIALIST MAYOR
Elected In Brockton, Mass, Talks of
His Future Policy.

Boston, Dec. 7.-CharIes H. Coulter,
the newley elected socialist mayor OF
BrOcktOn won by a plurality of 1882
votes. He is % years old. He said last
night:
The SOcialist-DemOcratic party of
which I am proud to be a member, de-
clares for the cooperative common
wealth and the ownership of all the
means of production and distribution.
1T viii be my aim and that of my
fellow socialists in the city government
to enter a wedge wherever possible for
municipal ownership and see to it that
no more valuable franchises are given
away to any CORPORATION what ever"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
REPUBLICANS OF DIXIE.
VIII Have Their Representation II
the National Convention Cut
Down.

New York. Dec. IA special to the
Press from Washington says:
Henry c. Payne, the national COM
mitteeman from Wisconsin, reached
Washington last night in advance of a
meeting of the Republican national
committee, which will be held on De-
cember 12 Mr.. Payne said:
In addition to the support already
known to be in favor of the proposed
change in the basis of representation
in the Republican national convention,
I find letters and kilograms from w. T.
Durbin, member Of the national com
mittee from Indiana; Gov. P. c. Cheney
of New Hampshire. George W. Childs
OF Vermont, Charles r. Brayton OF
Rhode Island and Senator Quay Of
Pennsylvania all favOring the change
The support of these states makes it
almost certain that a majority of the
committee viii favor the proposition.
Enough states have been heard from
already representing two-t thirds of the
total Republican vote cast at the last
presidential election
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
LONG FOOTBALL JAUNT.
Carlisle Indians to Visit the Pacific
Coast

Berkeley. Cal, Dec. THE famous
Carlisle Indian football team has ex-
pressed its willingness to come to the
Pacific coast and it will probably be
seen here on Christmas
If the University of California eleven
decides not to meet the eastern players
the Stanford boys stand ready to ac-
cept their challenge. In that case Cal
ifornia viii play the Los Angeles Ath-
day and the MultnOmah Athletic club
at Portland, on New Years. If Cali
fornia plays Carlisle. it will probably
take on the Los Angeles club for New
Years day.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
FINISH STATE HOUSE.
Topeka Contractors Secure Awards to
Complete Third Story.

The executive council has awarded
the contracts for the completion of the
third story of the state house and ce-
menting and finishing the air shafts.
F. L. Vansant got the contract to COM
plete the air shafts for ST. O30. and the
marble work for 5000 Henry Bennett
got the carpenter work for s., ,SS5. Pres
colt & Co, got the contract for heating,
plumbing and electrical fixtures for 81
2ll- The three successful contractors
all reside in Topeka. The total amount
OF the contracts is S1S,S32
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
A CHECK TO OSTEOPATHY.
Practitioner In Nebraska Found
Guilty of Violating Medical Law.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 7-Dr. Charles w.
Little, a practitioner in the school of
OsteOpathy, was last night found guilty
of a violation of the medical laws of the
state by a jury in the district court.
The action was begun by the state
board of health. 1t is the first test case
in the state and if the decision is up
held by the supreme court, to which the
practice of osteOpathy in Nabraska.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
An Alaskan Judge Resigns.

Seattle, Wn., Dec. THE steamer
Dirigo, from Juneau, brings an appar-
emily authentic report to the effect that
c. s. johnson has resigned the United
States fudgeship for the district of
Alaska. Judge Johnson has held office
about two years. At the time of his
appointment he was an aspirant for
the Alaskan governorshiD.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

CFrom the Indianapolis Journal
'"The young man who gets cheated" "
said the Cornfed Philosopher, thinks
the other fellow wonderfully smart. but
the elderly person who goes up against
it admits himself to be a fooI.n
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
MATTOX TESTIFIES.
Goes on the Witness Stand 40 Min
utes In His Own Behalf.

Newkirk, o. T, Dec. 7.-Wednesday
was the third day of the Clyde Mattox
murder trial The usual number of
spectators were in the court room. At
noon all the evidence was in except
Mattox's statement. The defendant was
placed on the stand at 1 o'clock and re-
manned until 1:45 Arguments will prob
ably close TODAY.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
A Keen Clear Brain.

Your best feelings. your social position
or business success depends largely on
the perfect action of your Stomach and
Liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills give in
creased strength, a keen. clear brain, high
ambition A . cent box will make YOU
feel like a. new being. Sold by Waggoner,
druggist, 731 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
Amonio Benzilene Soap try it.

Ny son has been troubled for years with
chronic diarrhOea. Some time ago I per
suaded him to take some Of Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy. After using two bottle of the g5-ceuc
size he was cured. / give this testimonial
hoping some one similarly afflicted may
read 1t and be 1ted--Thomas C.. Bow
er, Glencoe, Q. Eor sale By all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

As a cure for rheumatism. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm IS gaining. vide repu-
tation. D. p. Johnston of Richmond. Ind.
has been troubled with that ailTnent since
1862. In speaking of it ne says I never
found anything that would relieve me
uutil I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm
1t acts like magic with me. Ny foot was
swollen and paiuing me very much. but
one good application of Pain Balm reliev-
ed me For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

IFrom the Denver PostI
John OuarterdolIar and Nancy Michel
were married at Providence, r. L. the
other day. How like thirty cents they
must feel
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

Grace Cathedral Guild VIII hold their
sale of fancy articles and dressed dolls
at 703 Kan. ave. Saturday. December g.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
President Pharmacy Association.

Henry BOllman, president State Phar-
macy association Of Wisconsin, writes
us: 1 have sold your Cherry Cough Syrup
and Beggs' Little Giant Pills for wears.
and find them exceedingly satisfactory
and a good seller. Guaranteed. r. W.
Squfres. 1872 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07
Ladies' Meet at Whist.

The Ladies' Whist club played its
regular game last night and with their
gentlemen partners made the follow
ing scores:
NORTH AND SOUTH.
Mr.. and Mrs Wolf .:.-..-:.---.....- 152
Mrs. Small and DR.. Hogeboom .... 151
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 149
Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood .......... 146
Mr.. and Mrs Thrapp ......... 145
Miss Payne and Mr.. Falkfner ...... 143
Average, 146 4-6.
High score, North and South-Mrs.
Wolf.
EAST AND WEST.
Mr.. Robbins and Mrs. Hills ........ 172
Mr. and Mrs. Merrick ...........--.. 166
Mr. and Mrs. Keeler ................ 164
Miss Hills and Mr.. Hills .... 164
Mr.. and Mrs. Knowles ........... 163
Mr. and Mrs. Parker ............... 157
Average, 164 2-6.
High score. East and West-Mrs.
Hills.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-07

Amonio Benzilene Soap try it.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-06

workmanship is In the city and will be
seen to-day in two contests at Anaconda
Lake park.
A slender young man with blue eyes
ara a fair. upturned mustache, he does
not resemble at first glance a powerful
athlete. Yet he is. His biceps are of ire
mendous size, his wrist though flexible as
a band of rubber, is hard as steel and his
whole muscular development is perfect
When de Malchin first came to this
country he was hailed as Baron Ivan de
Malchin. but he has dropped the title.
will lay no claim to ii and will not say
whether or not he has the right to bear
It. He is a young man of evident military
education and good breeding. but some
thing of a mystery. There are stories of a
duel to the death in Russia, a Punishment
of the young offender, who had killed his
rival in the love of lady. and then of a
wandering up and down the face of the
earth by the exile. Whatever truth there
may be in the stories, de Malchin seems
to enjoy life in his wanderngs and. while
reticent as to his past, to be content in
the present with it's abundance of eXer-
else with the sword and on horseback
This afternoon he is to meet Sergeant
Thomas Walsh. formerly of the regular
cavalry, in an 11-point mounted broad
sword contest at Anaconda Lake park.
This evening he Is to meet Professor Fa-
gen of Butte at the park in dismounted
breadsword contest and also in a combat
with foils.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-06
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED.
Ceremonies Performed Friday in Good
Templar's Local Lodge.

Ceremonies Performed Friday in Good
Tempiar's Local Lodge.
At its regular meeting held last Friday
evening al Dewey hall King Lodge. No. IL.
/. o. G. T., installed the officers which
were elected on Friday evening. July %.
The installation ceremonies were con-
Quoted by the lodge deputy, II. H. Logan,
assisted by the installing marshal, Ernest
]. Edgcombe and the installing deputy
marshall, Miss Anna B. Hengell. The
following is the official register: Past
chief templar, Fl. G. Coy; chief templar,
Charles Mclean, reelected; vice templar,
Miss Anna Simms; recording secretary,
John A. George, reelected; assistant sec
rotary, Miss Sarah Larson: financial sec
rotary, John w. James; treasurer. Mrs.
H. H. Logan; marshal, Clarence A. Wiles;
DEPUTY marshal, Miss Katie Keleher;
chaplain. Mrs. F. C. Kinney; guard, Miss
Sadie Truscott; sentinel, J. A. Johnson.
]. A. Longstaff was elected to the office
of superintendent of the juvenile work,
and he hopes to have before long one Of
the most fourishing temples in the state
of Montana. Several names have been
added to the list already.
Immediately after the installation cere-
monies the following delegates and alter
mates were elected to represent King
lodge at the 32d annual session of the
grand lodge which meets in this city Oct
II. IL and 10:
Delegates-Mss Anna Smms, Miss Sa-
die Truscott, Clarence A. Wiles and ]. W.
James.
Alternates-H. II. Logan. J. A. Place,
Miss Julia johnson and Mrs. F. c. Kin
ney.
Chief Templar Mclean appointed the
following committee on the good of the
order: j. A. Longstaff. Ernest J. Edg-
combe John Laird Miss Jennie Evans,
Miss Anna B. Hengell and Miss Hattie
Mclean. The committee will meet during
the coming week al the chairmans home
AMI decide what they will have In the line
of entertainment during the quarter. 1t
is most likely that a contest will be given
between two captains, who will choose
Sides to increase the membership roll.
King lodge has membership of l20 and is
the leading lodge in the state at the pres
ent time Butte lodge has held first place
for several years, but now ranks Sec
ond.
j. H. Egbert was elected grand lodge
deputy and Ernest ]. Edgcombe was ap-
pointed lodge correspondent for the l. o.
G. T. News.
]. A. Longstaff, J. A. George and miss
Jennie Evans were appointed committee
to organize a marshals drill team to COM
pete in the contest at the grand lodge.
Butte City Lodge, No. A. has won the drill
medal for the past two years.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-06
She ACTS LIKE A CHILD
Mrs. j. B. Meagher Arrested
Charged With Insanity.
GIVES HERSELF PICNlCS
In the Shadow OF the Railway Coal
Sheds-Believsd to Have Been
Crezed by Her Husbands
Conviction o, Theft.

Insanity is the charge which yester-
ing herself Mrs. Lockwood. but known
to be the wife of ]. B. Meagher, now
serving a sentence in the county jail
for chicken stealing.
Il don't know whether my husband
is alive or dead" said the woman when
she was taken into custody His name
is Lockwood" she said sullenly and
glared at the officers as if she feared
they would extract some information
from her she feared to part with.
Since her husband was arrested and
taken to Jail for chicken stealing she
has seemed to feel the disgrace keenly
and has acted in a most peculiar man
ner. 1t is feared his conviction of the
crime has unhinged her mind
In a little house near the corner of
Birch street and Commercial avenue
Mrs. Meagher makes her home. When
she first gave evidences of insanity
they We're simply symptoms of pro-
found melancholia. Then she became
possessed of an idea that some one was
going to kill her She would flee from
her house in evident terror and look
with suspicion and fright on all who
came near her.
With return to childishness she took
to giving herself ke-believe pcnics.
Every day she would lock up her house
and betake herself to the rear of the
unromantic and dusty coal sheds of the
B., A. & P. railway. There she would
spend the day. She would build a fire,
boil water and make tea and In other
ways conduct herself like a little child
that has stolen away from home. In
the evening she would return home.
To inquiries as to where she had been
she would say:
ooh, I've been off on a little picnic"
Friday night she left her house and
spent the entire night walking up and
down the tracks in the vicinity of the
coal sheds. Trainmen saw her and
wondered. Yesterday she did not go
home, but continued her lonely walk,
now and then stopping to wiring her
hands. She was evidently in the thro2s
of mental suffering. Railway employees
reported her actions to the sheriff 5
office. Her arrest followed. She will
have hearing before an insanity COM
mission Monday.
Mrs. Meagher is a young woman and
came here several months ago from
Blackfoot City, Idaho. So far as known
she has no relatives in this vicinity.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-06
HOT GAME IS PROMISED
Butte & Bostons, Champions of
the State, Play To-Day.
AT MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK
Anaconda Puts Forward a Strong Team
- to Meet Them-Sutton to Hold
e. Down Third Bag-The
= Lineup.

I will captain very strong club Of
baseball players. and l am confident
that at the end of the game the 'cranks'
, will be satisfied with our showing. If
we don't beat the Butte & Bostons
we will give them a hard game, any
how, and they will have to play fast
ball"
The above statement was made last
evening by Mike Lynch, captain of the
Anaconda club, which is to meet the
Butte & Boston nine this afternoon at
Mountain View park.
The Butte & Boston club is the ac-
knowledged champion CT the state, and
the local boys will have to do some
tall rustling to win the game They
Will have to play ball from the start
until the last half of the ninth inning.
when the lineup was announced a
Few days ago, it was the unanimous YER
dict of the baseball enthusiasts that
Anaconda had team of winners, but
change has been made that will great
~ strengthen the nine, and will also
make the rooters happy. This change
Is on the third bag, which will be COW
cred to-day by Tom Sutton, who ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon
from saltwater Sutton is well known
in this city, having played with the
Anaconda team last year, and the en-
thusiasts feel sure that third base will
be safely guarded. Kilcoyne, who was
scheduled to play third, will go into
center field. Foley, who was to play
center, went to Butte last week and
Nichols court, told of having attached
will not return in time for the game.
The Butte & Boston players will ar
rive in Anaconda at 1856 o'clock this
morning, and will register at the Mon
tana. They will leave for Mountain
View park at 1870 o'clock and the game
will be called at 2:30 o'clock sharp.
The B., A, & P. trains to the park
will run every half hour from II o'clock
a. m. to 8 o'clock p. m. There will be
no trains between ~ o'clock and l
o'clock and o'clock and o'clock for
the convenience of the employees.
The lineup for to-day's game will
be as follows:
Butte & Boston-Zeerfoss, catcher:
Buckley, pitcher; Williams, first base;
Huber, second base Mcbride, third
base: Myrtle, short stop; Morrison,
right field; Sullivan center field; Per-
ham, left field.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, catcher; Skelly,
pitcher: Norbeck, first base; Sullivan,
second base: Sutton, third base: Lynch
short stop; Eugene McHale, right field:
Kilcoyne, center field; James McHale,
left field
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-06
VALUE HAS INCREASED.
Railroads in This County Worth More
Than Last Year.

Than Last Year.
According to the state board of equali-
cation, the value of railroad tracks in
Deer Lodge county has increased s2S,34O
during the year ended June l without any
Increase in mileage. The advance is
chiefly on the tracks of the Northern Pa
cific railway. A comparison of the state
boards valuation on tracks in this coun-
ty last year and this year is interesting
The Northern Pacific has 45.2 miles of
track in Deer Lodge county, which last
year was valued at IS, 200 mile, making a
total of $235, 04O. This year the valuation
per mile was increased to s., $780, making a
total of $26216o.
The Montana Union main line has So. 8
miles of track in the county, which last
year were valued at 5000 per mile. total
of s215, 400. This year the valuation was
lowered to $500 a mile, making total
of $20S, 220.
There are S.4 miles of track in the Ana
corda branch of the Montana Union Last
year this was valued at $1,000 per mile, a
total of $25, 200. This year the valuation
was elevated to $4,000 per mile total Of
500, 900.
The assessment of the Butte, Anaconda
e Pacific tracks stands exactly as it was
last year, namely: the 9.9 miles Of main
lire valued at 5000 a mile, or a total of
SIS, 200, and the TO miles of spurs at Sc, 900
mile, a total of $4,000.
The total valuation of tracks last year
in Deer Lodge county was $59s,040. This
year it is 1926, $3.50, an advance of $2S,340.