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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
OUAY'S HARD FIGHT.
Is Bending Every Energy and His
Chance For Re election Seems
Bright.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. S.-The fight Tor
the next United States senator from
Pennsylvania depends largely upon the
time of holding the joint Repupncan
caucus. Senator Quay's friends have
fixed the meeting for this evening and
If a majority of the Republican legisla-
tors attend his nomination Is assured.
His managers predict today that the
caucus will be held at the appointed
time and that there is no question or
his success.
The opposition are just as confident
that there will be a postponement until
the supreme court disposes of the Grim
inal charges against Quay, growing out
of the failure of the Peoples bank or
Philadelphia. If they can bring about
a postponement they believe Quay can
not be reelected. They have been work
ing all day to persuade enough RepuDn-
can senators and members to stay away
from the meeting to prevent a majority.
One senator and three members from
Delaware county agreed last night TO
stay away from the gathering. rms &C
ton was taken after one OF their num-
Der, Ward r. Bliss was defeated for
speaker of the house of representatives.
Several other senators and members
will go into the caucus but neither slde
can give any definite information as to
the number
The selection of John R. Farr for
speaker has little or no bearing on the
senatorial situation. He was the
original selection of Senator-elect David
Martin of Philadelphia, who is counted
against Quay. The Quay people, now
ever turned in and helped nominate
Farr The friends of Senator Magee,
the anti-Quay leader in western Penn
sVlvania, voted for George NJ. Hosack
of Pittsburg, and the ultra-Quay people
cast their ballots for Bliss.
Senator Quay spent very busy day
directing his canvass from the residence
of ex-senator J. Donald Cameron, who
came all the way from England to help
his former colleague. Senator Boise
Penrose Congressman Bingham and
other members of the Pennsylvania
delegation in congress are on the ground
in Ouay'S interest. The senator's head
Quarters at the Lochelle hotel, in charge
of State Chairman Elkin, were crowded
all day with political workers from all
over the state. A street demonstration
was held last night by the Quay people.
Senators Martin, Magee and other
leaders presumably opposed to Quay
reelection, are expected to have con-
ference to determine a line of policy
relative to the senatorial caucus If
tney stay away from the meeting the
Quay people are fearful they can not
muster enough votes to make nomina-
ton.
Ex-Postmaster General John Wanna
maker is leading the movement for a
postponement of the caucus. Members
of the Business Mems league from all
over the state are here helping Mr..
Wanamaker.
The house Democrats appointed a
committee at their caucus last night to
confer with Independent Republicans on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
WELSH FESTIVAL CLOSES.
Choral Com petition at Milwaukee
Proves a Success.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 3.-The West
ern Eisteddfod. a Welsh festival which
is national in character, closed a sue
cessful meeting at the Pabst theater
last night. The feature was a grand
choral competition in which choruses OF
Milwaukee, Oshkosh and Racine took
part. First honors and prize of $500
were carried off by the Orpheus Choral
union of Milwaukee,. H. Williams, con-
ductor, the Racine chorus led by Louis
Evans being second.
The next Eisteddfod will be held In
Chicago on January 1, 1900.
Resolutions were adopted favoring
the establishment of Welsh or Cam
brian chair at Marietta college.
Contests, closing the festival, resulted
as follows:
Adjudication of "Traithawed'' essay
prize money divided between Rev. Eb-
enezer Edwards of Allentown, Pa, and
]. F. Jones, of South Wales.
The soprano solo, competition was
won by JEANNE Davis, Milwaukee. Mrs.
Roper Evans, of Racine, won the COM
petitive recitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
INNATE ESCAPES
From the Insane Asylum.-Some
Doubt About His Insanity.

c. Mccoy, the prisoner in the county
Jail who feigned insanity and who was
sent to the asylum last week, escaped
from the asylum yesterday evening
about six o'clock.
Mccoy was on the ward known as "C2'
which is on the second floor of the CEN
ter building in the mems division. When
the patients went to the dining room
for supper Attendant Luke found Nc
Coy missing and went in search of him.
He found that the man had removed
the iron grating from the window in
one of the sleeping rooms and had low
cred himself to the ground by means of
bed clothing tied together. The escape
was at once reported and several at
PENDANTS were started in pursuit but
are still hunting for him.
Mccoy, with a man giving his name
as T. Ellinger, was arrested for robbing
the house of S. S. OFT on November 9.
The two were arrested in North Topeka
the same night the robbery was COM
united and some of the stolen articles
were found on them. AT the time of
the arrest Chief Strauss pronounced
them very slippery crooks. The two
were turned over to the state and were
confined in the county jail awaiting
trial. Mccoy acted queerly and those
at the Jail thought him insane and he
was tried in the probate court At the
first trial there was a doubt expressed
by DIR. 3. D. Eastman as to the mans
mental condition and he said he thought
he was feigning insanity. The prisoner
was returned to the Jail and after a
week was tried again. County Physician
Fighter and the jail employees all teSti-
fed that he was insane and at the sec
ond trial the jury adjudged him a fit
subject for the asylum.
DR.. Smith, who has charge of the
mems department at the asylum said:
Il supposed him insane because the
jury found him so. 1 could not say
whether he was or not -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
A WEEK OF VAUDEVILLE
Opened at the Crawford Yesterday by
the Slater Dramatic Company.

The Slater Dramatic and Vaudeville
company opened a weeks engagement
with two performances at the Crawford
theater in this city yesterday. A fair au-
dience saw the performance in the after
noon,and the audience present in the even
ing was one of the largest popular price
audiences of the season
Several of the people formerly support
ing Gay Rhea are with the Slater organ
1Zation, and both performances yesterday
were satisfactory. AN Irish American
Cousin was presented last night. and the
parts were especially well cast. The time
between the acts was taken up in the in
PRODUCTION of vaudeville features, all of
which proved entertaining.
The company will remain all week at
the Crawford theater. Tonight wildcat,
the Romp,'' will be the bill.
Mr.. Slater formerly managed the Nc
Kee Rankin company, and has the bust
ness sagacity to preserve capable roper
Goire organza ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
BLOOD ON THE STAGE.
An Accident at CrawfOrd's
Causes Three Women
to Faint.

There was bloodshed on the stage of
the Crawford theater last night, and
three women in the audience promptly
tainted as soon as they caught sight of
the blood and realized that someone had
been injured.
A large dirk knife entered the left
hand of Carl Stockdale. the hero, dur
ing a scuff1e in the last act with Leon
McReynoldS. the villain, severing one of
the principal arteries of the hand. The
knife was in the possession of the viii
lain and the hero was supposed to Sc
cure it during the scuff1e. BY a misplay
the sharp point of the knife cut through
the palm of Stockdale's hand, and in
moment blood Spurted from the wound.
terfere with the performance Stockdale
quickly wrapped his handkerchief
around his hand and heroically went on
with his lines. The handkerchief was
immediately soaked with blood, but go
ing to an entrance he called for another
and with the second handkerchief
around his hand continued his part to
the end.
About the time the first handkerchief
started to grow red there was commo-
ton in the audience. Women shudder-
ed, men craned their necks in an en-
deavor to determine just what had hap
pened, and in the balcony a young lady
screamed. Then a large woman in the
back of the house suddenly shrunk into
seat. Hardly had she been removed
outside the auditorium than a little wo-
man in a seat on the right of the house
fell over against her escort oblivious to
her surroundings. He picked her up in
his arms and carried her out, and while
he was doing it a young lady in the
body of the house closed her eyes and
tainted away. She recovered almost i'm
mediately, however, and was able to
walk out of the house.
AS soon as McReynolds left the view
of the audience he sent for a physician
and the physician was on the stage by
the time StockdaIe finished his. lines.
The flow of blood was stopped temper
arily and the artery afterward ligated
at the physicians office. Stockdale lost
considerable blood by remaining on the
stage to finish his part, but saved the
performance in so doing.
The play hero of last night is conse-
quently today the real hero of the COM
pany.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
PUBLICLY WHIPPED.
Boys FlOgged in Police Court
For Stealing an Old
WashbOiler.

Evansville, Ind, Jan. 3.-Minor Gar
rett. Ed Gardner, Elijah Scott, Frank
Curl and William Morris, boys ranging
in age from 10 to 10 years of age, were
given a public whipping in police court
for stealing some old washboilers. Their
parents were given the option by Judge
Winfrew of whipping the boys or hav-
ing them sent to the reform school
The boys were led to the hall by the
turnkey and given 25 1ashes each. Their
yelIs could be heard for two blocks
away. One of the boys was so weak
after the fogging that he could hardly
walk from the police station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
WORKING SMOOTHLY.
American Control in Havana is Prov
ing Satisfactory.

New York, Jan.3.-A Tribune dispatch
from Havana says:
American control in Cuba works
smoothly. Generals Brooke and Ludlow
are beginning the reorganization of the
civil administration satisfactorily. The
Cubans are we'll pleased. Part of the
SpaniardS are sullen, but the CONNER
cial classes are satisfied with the new
regime. The understanding is that no
member of the former autonomist cab
met are to be included in Gen. Brooke's
proposed council of advisers. They are
all unpopular, and lack the confidence
of both elements.
Civil Governor De Castro by order Of
the military authorities has abolished
the use of passports and of stamped
paper in the government Office There
were annoyances. Prompt steps have
also been taken for improving the sec
The chief interest on Monday center
ed at the custom house. Col. Bliss was
assisted by the treasury expert, Mr..
tiago. The merchants had prepared for
the change. Since noon on Sunday 10
vessels had entered the harbor with car
goes, for discharge under the American
tariff rates.
The first vessel was the Norwegian
schooner Kitty from Mobile, with gen
eral merchandise. A Spanish ship, the
Mexico of Barcelona, arrived in bal
last.
Among Mondays arrivals was the
Seguranca from New York with mer-
chandiSe. American shippers seem to
have improved their opportunities. Some
confusion resulted as no tariff rates had
been translated into Spanish. That de-
ficiency will soon be corrected. The inn
porters had secured American money
with which to pay duties.
The postoffice service for the city and
foreign mails shows Improvement. The
confusion still is due to inefficient en-
ployes. The decentralization in the as
land service cannot be remedied imme-
diately. Chief Director Rathburne's
first order after taking charge was to
abolish the franking privilege which
has sbeen grossly abused. A mistake
made in Washington in printing 215 cts.
stamps for American correspondence
has been remedied by selling the stamps
for cents.
The police service is being slowly or
ganized. No general disorder exists.
Two or three homicides during the last
two days have been of the ordinary
kind and have had no significance. Gu
bans and Spaniards are getting along
together pretty well.
Some fears of social decentralization,
of which Americans complain will be
corrected when the police organization
is more advanced. The military author
tiles do not want to use troops for duty
of this kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
ARMOUR'S MEN STRIKE.
Laborers Employed in Nebraska Gre
ate a Riot and Perhaps Murder.

Omaha, Jan. "A Bee special from Ash
land, Neb., says:
When the day gang began work at Ar
mour & Co.'S ice house at Memphis, 81
laborers, mostly from Omaha, who were
employed on the night force. asked for an
increase in wages of PIP cents per. hour.
Their demands were refused and they
went on a strike.
At a meeting of the 1aborers last night
the men on the night force agreed to ask
for an increase: but the day gang. CON- NJ
Memphis, refused to join them The strik-
ers this morning tried to persuade the gay
force to help tie up the works. FAILING
in this they attempted to blockade the
works and stop work, when fight en-
sued Pike poles were hurled at the
strikers and several men were severely
wounded. Several murders may result
from the fracas, as one of the men from
Lincoln had his head torn open andNis re-
ported to be in dying condition, me
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
NEW FAST MAIL TRAINS.
Burlington and Northwestern Arrive
in Omaha Ahead of Time.

Omaha, Jan. 3.-The new fast mail
trains on the Burlington and Northwest
ern roads finished their phenomenal runs
from Chicago this morning.
The Burlington pulled into the terminal
station at 7:47, eight minutes ahead of
schedule time. The Northwestern arrived
a :5S, II minutes ahead of schedule time.
The trains had a head wind all the way,
but in spite of this the crews of both
trains are confident even better time can
be made if they are called upon to do so.
There was a large crowd present at the
depotS to witness the arrival of the trains.
principally composed of railroad men, but
with fair sprinkling of outsiders deSir>
Gus of getting a first look a the flyers.
The new Rock Island does not start till
next Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
LARGEST SINCE 1890.
Coinage at Philadelphia Mint $27,-
654,452.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 3.-The statement of
the coinage of the United States mint in
dav, shows that the output for the year
just ended was the largest since 1890. The
total number of coins made was 100, 25S. 4S3
valued at 50, 654.452.
The gold coined was 10, 40 double eagles.
81 ,129 eagles. 633, 495 half eagles and "a. 1e5
quarter eagles, with a total value of $14,-
759. 257 Total silver coinage was 5,Ss4. 735
dollars, 1856. 735 half dollars II. 1OO,735 quar-
of 81. 20. S95. There were II: $50. Os7 nickels
and 49, S23. 079 cents coined giving a grand
total of 1927, 654. 452 for the year. There
were also coined 81, S73 pesos for the gov
eminent of San Domingo and orders for
100000 more of these coins have been re-
ceiVed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
SCRATCHED TILL RAW
Eczema on Leg from Knee to Toe. No
Rest Day or Night. Doctors SaIves,
ETC., Could Not Cure. CuTl-
CURA Remedies Cured.

Ny husbands legs, from knee to toes, were
itching with Eczema. He had rest day or
night, and would scratch SO his legs would be
raw. He had good many doctors, who gave
him about q peck of bottles, salve and other
things to rub on, but none did him any good
told him to try CUTIcURA remedies. He went
that instant and got CUTIcuRA SOAP, CUTIcURA
(ointment), and CUTIcURA REsoLvENT. That
night he rested WELL and kept getting better until
he was cured. Mrs. H. JENKINS, Middleboro, Ky.
INSTANT RELIEF AND SrEEDY CURE TRKATMRNr.-A
warm bath with CUTIcURA SoAP and single amounting
with CUTIcURA, followed by . fun dose of CUTIcURA
REsoLyKNT, instantly relieves and speedily the
most torturng and dsgung humors of the skin scalp,
and blood, with loss of hair when all else fails.
Sold throughout the world. POTTER D. AND c. CORP,
Sole Props, Boston. How to Cure Every Humor, freq.
SAVE YOUR HAIR BY Gun SSase sn.H gss:. win
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Dewey Can't Tell.

Toledo, O., Jan. 3.-City Clerk Lem P.
Harris, is in receipt of a letter from
admiral Dewey, who was invited to be
the guest of honor to open the Ohio
centennial May L, 1903. The admiral ex-
presses his thanks for the honor and
gays that while it is impossible for him
at present to make any definite answer,
1t would give him much pleasure should
circumstances at that time render it
possibIe to accent the invitation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Paper Trust to the Rescue.

Cleveland, O., Jan. 3-The CIeveland Pa
per company, which was placed in the
hands of a receiver a year and half ago,
with liabilities of over $500 600, has been
absorbed by the Standard Paper and Bag
company. Since Receiver Horr assumed
charge of the property SI1z per cent of the
ing I21k per cent will be paid Immediately
and the receiver discharged. Mrs. Mary
Taylor widow of Newton w. Taylor, the
widely known paper manufacturer, who
held a controlling interest in the company,
has agreed to transfer all her holdings to
the Standard Paper and Bag company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03

the fusion movement to organize the
house against Quay. The leaders OF
these elements had a conference last
afternoon on this question and failed to
reach an agreement. The Democrats
offered to furnish "A votes, but the In
dependents could not muster enough to
increase the number to 104 which are
necessary to a successful fusion.
Both sides admit that there are no
prospects of a successful commission
between the Democrats and Independ-
ents on the speakership.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Gen. Sumner at Omaha

Omaha. Jan. 3.-General Edwin V. Sum
rer arrived here this morning to take up
his permanent residence. For some time
he has been located at Denver and had
command of both the departments of the
Missouri and Colorado, but in readjust-
1nent of commands, General Sumner comes
to this department, the other being taken
from his Jurisdiction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Miles of Canals.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 3.-The Bee
publishes the details of one of the
greatest engineering problems ever
originated in this state. 1t is now under
consideration by the California Debris
commission. It is nothing less than the
diversion of the overflow of the Yuba
river for hydraulic mining. The pro-
ject involves the outlay of upwards of
a million dollars. 1t calls for the con-
domination of many thousands of acres
of land and the construction of many
miles of main canals and levees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
ouarrelIed over Tobacco.

Middletown, O., Jan. 3-At Jackson
boro. near here, John Clifford and Philip
Kutch quarreled over the division OF
a crop of tobacco. Clifford shot ana
killed Hutch and afterward committed
suicide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Ocean Steamer Turns Back.

Liverpool, Jan. 3-The big White
Star line freight steamer Bowie, Captain
JONES' who sailed from this port on the
23rd for New York, passed Holyhead,
returning. She signalled as they ap-
preached that her propeller was broken
and she was steering by a hand gear
that had been rugged up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Mob overnowera Police.

Budapest, Jan. 3.-Serious strike riots
have taken place at Nagy-Komlos,
county of Toronal, Hungary. The mob
overpowered and disarmed the police,
who narrowly escaped with their lives
The rioters then attempted to burn the
residence of the local magistrate Final
ly the police were reinforced and the
rioters suppressed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
A Gale in Irish Channel

London, JAM 3.-A fearful gale Is
sweeping the Irish channel and the seas
are terrific. The Holyhead harbor is
full of shipping and some of the vessels
have dragged their anchorage and gone
ashore. There are numerous wrecks
along the coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Frightful Weather.

London, Jan. 3.-Incoming steamers at
different ports report that the frightful
weather continued along the British coast
and in the Bay of Biscay. The channel
steamer ADVERSE of 1. eS9 tons, trading be-
tween New Haven ana Dieppe, has been
wrecked at the entrance of the Dieppe
harbor. Five of her crew were drowned.
Her cargo is washing ashore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
Eonr Miners KilIed.

jamestown, Cal, Jan. 3.-Four miners
were killed in Jumper mine today by the
dropping of a skip, which fell $50 feet
TO the bottom of the shaft. One other
was slightly injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03
The Kaiser improves.

Berlin, Jan. 3.-The health of Emperor
William of Germany continues to i'm
prove, but his majesty will still require
a few days rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03

C.oIored shirts and waists laundered
so that the coIors will not fade. Peer
less Steam Laundry, .112 and ia West
Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-03

came to this city, most of them taking the
return train for Omaha.
Warrants are out for the arrest of the
strikers
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-11
Excursion to Wonderland.

August IL the Northern Pacific will
run a special excursion from Butte to
the Yellowstone National park, making
the regular seven-day tour. For this
excursion the very low rate of $40 has
been made, which will include Pullman
and railroad fare in both directions,
stage transportation through the park
and meals and lodging at park hotels:
in fact. all the expenses Cor the entire
trip, with exception of breakfast at
Livingston. This will be the only ex-
cursion this year. If you intend to
make the trip, call or write Mr.. w. H.
Merriman, general agent N. P. Ry.,
corner Park and Main streets, Butte,
Mont, for sleeping car reservations.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-11

me in the hotel, and after little writ
ing he was convinced l was not the
lad.
Il have been in Butte for a month
and it is singular that I never met a
deaf and dumb man there. 1 met one
lady who was deaf and dumb. She
lived near Centerville. After our con-
versation she told me to come when
her husband got paid and she would
give me IS, but l saw she was a poor
lady and I did not call around for the
money.
Il am trying to look the world in the
face as an honest man. / hope this will
be seen by the gentleman who said
was fraud and then if he wishes he
can rectify his mistake. Sincerely
yours, JAMES ROCHE.'