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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
BECOME POLICEMEN.
Spanish officers Accepting Places on
the "Force" in Havana

Havana. Jan. 17.--General Menoca1 and
lining 800 applicants for positions on the
men have been accepted so far, and of
this number thirty men are Spaniards-
Menocal is acting fairly toward the Span
tsh candidates. If physically and NOR
ally up to the standard they are accepted
Some former Spanish officers are among
the applicants. Two leutenants accept
ed appointments as patrolmen on Satur-
day last. The height required, 5 feet 6
inches, shuts out many applicants, in
Guiding a lot of MenocaPS men. The force
will be selected, in the main, by the end
of the week. The weakest part of the
system is the pay.
Fifty dollars a month for patrolmen is
regarded as too little money for high
class, honest men, San Juan de Porto
Rico pays SIS per month.
The question of raising the pay of pa
trolmen here to that figure is under dis
cuSsion-
The first piles were driven today for
the construction of the United States pier
at Triscornia. Colonel Hecker was pres
ent.
The construction of seven warehouses is
beginning at the railroad terminal They
viii be finished in about a month. A bout
1900 men are at work
Senior Alfredo Rego has applied to Cen
eral Ludlow for the privilege of inspect
ing cattle entering this port, collecting fee
for so doing in Spanish style. His appli-
cation was not considered.
The United States transport Manitoba
from Savannah January 8, has arrived
here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
SUES FOR $4,000.
Hutchinson Man Wants Damages
From the Santa Fe.

Wichita, Jan. III. G. Burwen has
filed a suit in the district court against
the Atchison Topeka & Santa F'e Rail
way company for damages in the sum
of SIS, 900. The suit was filed today py
Amidon & Comfy.
The plaintiff alleges in his petition
that previous to the 18th day of No
vember, 1898, he was a man of good
bodily health and physique and in the
enjoyment of good health; that at SAID
time he resided in Hutchinson, Kan,
and had business that called him to
Dodge City.
He further alleges that on the TIN
day of last November he went to the
defendants depot in Hutchinson, with
the intention of going to Dodge When
he got to the depot it was p m ana
the train was just moving out slowly
He got into the platform of one OF the
passenger cars. He alleges that 1t was
q vestibule car and that when he enter
ed the door flew shut knocking him
against the conductor whose name he
does not know and that the conductor
thereupon pushed him off the platform
of the car. He gave him a sudden ana
forcfbIe push. That when he fell the
car wheels ran over his right arm
MASKING it and severing three fingers OF
his right hand; cut places, bruised Els
back severely and cut and bruised his
left leg hurt his shoulder and tore ms
clothes off That by reason OF said
wounds he has lost his entire left arm
from the shoulder and three fingers u
his right hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
FRANK BROWN FOR CLERK.
The Change in the Federal Court May
Give Him Place.

If Judge Hook of Leavenworth is APP
pointed by President Mckinley to sue
coed Judge Foster, as there now seems
no doubt that he will be, it is said that
Frank Brown of Garnett, former secre-
tary of the Republican state central
committee, is scheduled for the position
of clerk of the district court. However,
the name of Ben Cushman, Senator
Bakers private secretary, has been as
ISOLATED with the place, and if Mr.. Baker
requested his appointment, after work
ing faithfully for Hooks interests, it
would be hard for Hook to refuse. The
supposed candidacy of Cushman seems
to be the only thing that stands in the
way of Brown securing the place in the
event Hook is appointed.
Judge Fosters resignation reached
President Mckinley today. and an early
decision in the controversy for the place
is looked for by the friends of the can
didates. Judge Horton is now in Wash
ingtOn.
The position of clerk of the district
court has been filled by George Sharitt,
clerk of the circuit court, since the
time the late J. c. Wilson resigned, to
become a receiver of the Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
MRS. DUDLEY HASKELL WEBS.
The Widow of the Late Congressman
United in Marriage to Mr..
r q nea1ou

Harrisonville, Mo-, Jan. 17.-E. c.
Deacon and Mrs. Harriet NJ. Haskell,
of this city, were married yesterday af-
ternoon at the residence of A. L. Bur-
ney, Bishop Atwill, of Kansas City,
Mo-, officiating.
The bride is the widow of the late
Dudley G. Haskell, of Lawrence, Kan,
once United States congressman and
mother of Mrs. A L. Burney, with
whom she has made her home since her
former husbands demise. The groom
is a retired merchant and banker, of
long residence and large acquaintance
in this vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs. Deacon
left today for a trip through Mexico,
after which they will make their home
in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
BAKERS MARITAL TANGLE
The Russian Countess Consents to
Divorce Proceedings.

Marion, Ind, Jan. 17.-Fred E. Hol-
loway the Anderson, Ind. attorney, who
has been retained by ex-senator Baker
to aid him in the recent scandal in
which his name has been involved, re-
turned to Marion today from Madison,
Wis, where he had an interview with
the Russian countess to whom Mr.
Baker was married last month. He
says that the countess is willing to per-
init Mr.. Baker to obtain a divorce. if it
is his desire. Mr.. Holloway called at
the Baker home in this city this morn
ing, and had a long talk with Mrs
Baker and her daughter, May. After
he left the house he said that Mrs
Baker had not made up her mind what
to do in the case, but if the senator
would obtain a divorce he had no doubt
him again. She is interested in the fu-
ture of her daughter and son, and will
do what she thinks is for their best in
terests.
An evening paper stated that Senator
Baker had never obtained a decree of
divorce from his wife at Waspeton, N.
D. Mr. Holloway was asked in regard
to this, and stated that the case was
heard and finding made for Baker, and
the money was sent to pay the court
costs. It might be that the attorney
cree would not issue until that was
done. Attorney Holloway does not think
that Senator Baker was guilty of big
amy.
The deed transferring the home pro-
perty in this city to his wife here was
filed in the recorders office today. 1t
was executed in Cass county, N. D., and
bears the date of December 8, 1898. Mr..
Holloway says that the Russion coun-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
MINERS STILL OUT.
No Settlement of the North Leaven-
worth Mine Troubles Yet.

Leavepworth, Jan. 1.-THE miners at
the North Leavenworth mine have as
yet come to no agreement with the
company Not a miner of the whole
force went to work yesterday. The
twenty that were at work the day be-
fore did not go back yesterday.
President Ryan said last night;
There is no change in the situation
and we stand just we did. The men
have not gone to work, any of them. L
understand there is a movement among
the miners to get the men at the other
mines to go out. They are still work.
ing at the other mines. however, at the
schedule of 100 pounds of coal, mine
run, to the bushel.
IT also understand our miners sent a
couple of delegates to Topeka to ar
range to have a bill passed regulating
mining matters. I do not know any
thing about it, and do not know what
the men are doing"
Here he exhibited some figures which
he had made showing the business of
the mine on the basis of go pounds to
the bushel. as the men want to work,
compared with 100 pounds to the bushel,
as the company asks, and what the 9TH
er miners are paying.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
FOR AN OPERA HOUSE.
Hutchinson Will Have an Out and Out
Lottery Scheme

Hutchinson, Jan. 1.-THE opera house
committee will be doing business next
week.
A meeting was held at the Commercial
club to hear the report of the temporary
committee and further discuss the
plans. One change in the originally
talked of plan was to offer cash prizes
instead of giving away the opera house.
There are different reasons for this and
sufficiently weighty ones to make the
change necessary. The present plan is
for the Commercial club to donate $4,000
for the large prizes, making the first
prize $1,000 in gold, the second prize
$500, third $500 and fourth 5000. The
building when completed to be held in
trust by the Commercial club for the
city and all profits coming from it to go
towards beautifying the city. In this
plan there is excellent feature.
Whenever a citizen pays admission to
the opera house a part of the money
goes toward city improvements.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY.
The Auditorium at Wichita to be
Completed at a Cost of $4,000.

Wichita, Jan. 1.-THE great audi
forum at the Friends university is to
be completed in detail and the most
magnificent single chamber west of the
Mississippi river will be the result.
The new plans decided upon yester-
day include the completion of the great
entrance hall, the presidents room and
the massive auditorium.
The great hall, with it's high walls
and long, palatial windows, are to be
given the finishing touch. It will be
handsomely seated throughout and ar
rangements made for brilliantly light
ing it.
There is no single room in the west
that will seat as many people as this
hall, which forms the western wing of
the big building. The presidents room
will be nicely fitted out. while the en-
trance hall will be given completing
touches to prepare the visitor for the
stateliness of the whole interior.
The cost of the whole plan as adopted
yesterday will be something over S,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
BENEFIT CONCERT.
Program for Prof Won Dahlen's Enter
tainment Wednesday Night.

Following is the programme of Professor
Won Dahlen's benefit concert to be given
at the Grand Opera House "wednesday
evening. Admission, first floor, so cents /;
second floor, % cents; chart opens Mon
day morning at Sims drug store:
Apollo Club.
Piano solo1--Toscata -.,..;..;.:.. Dupont
Miss Anna P. Bundy.
Vocal duet-POwer Eternal ...... RoSSini
Mrs. Parakhurst and Mrs. Wear.
Trio NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IScna1koWSky
Messrs. Beerman, Blondin and Lewis.
Mr.. James Moore.
Alpine Hymn ......................... Gomez
ModOc Club.
I1adleS. quartet .........-......-.. selected
Mrs. w. I. Miller, Mrs. L. s. Ferry.
Piano solo-Sonata Appasionata -.
.........-............ Beethoven
Mrs. Gleed.
Vocal solo,. MISS Emily King
Vocal solo-A Mans Man for a That
Mr.. David Bowie
Mr.. Shirer, Mr.. Shaver Mr.. Overholt,
Mr. Moore.
Vocal solo ................ Mrs. Frank Wear
o Sweetly Breathe $500. Chopin-Shelley
Apollo Club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
TOPEKA MAN PROMOTED. .
]. p. White Made Agent of the Pacific
Express Company at Omaha

Omaha, Jan. IA change has been
made in the local agency of the Pacific
Express company, S. A. Huntoon retir-
ing in favor of J. P. White. Mr.. Hun
toon is a veteran in the express bust
ness, having been with the Paclnc Ior
"a wears Thirty years ago Mr.. Hun
toon came to Omaha as cashier OF the
local office under E. NJ. Morsman, at
terward president of the company.
Twenty-Five years ago January ne
was made local agent, which position
he has held ever since. Mr.. Huntoon
becomes general purchasing agent for
the company, with his office in Omaha.
]. P. White, the incoming agent mas
baaY, IN the express business since 1873,
and with the Pacific Express company
since 1882. Until his promotion he acted
as route agent on the Kansas dlVlslons
with headquarters at Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
EMERGENCY, you BETTER
Believe-It Always Is, When "Solons"
Want Their Pay.

The senate this afternoon, immediate
1y after assembling, declared an emer-
gency and passed Representative
Dawes bill, making appropriations to
pay the salaries of members and en-
ployes of the legislature, which passed
the house this morning.
The bill carries an appropriation of
$40. 600.
After the appropriation bill was pass
ed, it was found that Mr.. Dawes, law
yer that he is, had omitted from the
measure, the most important provision,
the one authorizing the auditor to issue
vouchers to pay the legislators.
Senator Lupfer observed this defect
and on his motion the vote by which the
bill was passed was reconsidered, and
the bill was then referred to the SEN
ate committee on ways and means.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
WANT A LIBRARY TAX.
Leavenworth Women to Present q
Petition to the Council

Leavenworth, Jan. 17.-At the meet
ing OF the federation yesterday COM
mittee was appointed to circulate a
of the city council asking that it take
steps toward levying a library tax.
The petition, according to law, must
be signed by fifty property owners be-
fore it is presented to the council when
it is acted upon by that body. If fav-
orable action is taken upon the petition
by the council, it is then submitted to
a vote of the people at the next election
to see whether the tax shall be levied
The amount of the tax which may be
levied for library purposes is 1 mill.
If the council takes favorable action
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
ESCAPED coNvICTs RETURNED
Captured by Farmers, Who Were
Compelled to Shoot One of Them.

Leavenworth, Jan. 17.-Smith and
Jones, the convicts who escaped from
the Kansas penitentiary Thursday
night, were captured by three farmers
living near Easton yesterday. The con-
victS called at the house of a farmer
to hide in a haystack and 1t was
thought they were escaped convicts.
Three farmers decided to capture
them. Smith surrendered without re-
sistance. but Jones made a fight with a
long knife which he had made while
working in the penitentiary blacksmith
shop. One of the farmers filed his back
with birdshot. Jones was not danger
ously wounded, but the shot caused ham
to surrender.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
A BRIDE KIDNAPPED
In Chicago While Going to the
Depot to Meet Her Sister.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE mysterious dis
appearance of Mrs. Rosie Gagne, an
alleged heiress and the 17-year-old bride
of George Gagne, a professional bonds
man, is puzzling the police of this city.
About a month ago Mrs. Gagne, then
Rose Wallace, ran away from home in
Evansville, Ind, and came to Chicago
where she became acquainted with
Gagne, who it is claimed on learning
that Miss Wallace was worth SIPS, 900
married her on December 90. Gagne
claims that his wife was kidnapped last
night while on her way to the depot to
meet a younger sister preparatory to
going to Montreal. Canada.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

Tt depends upon what your living e1
penses are whether life is worth nvin
or not.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
SALINAS ICE PLANT.
Work to Begin at Once = A Capacity
of 20 Tons Daily.

Sa1ina, Jan. 17.-Captain Whitaker to-
day said that the ice plant would soon
be started. The machinery will consist
of compressor of a capacity of SO tons
of ice per day. A good portion of the
capacity of the compressor, possibly 80
tons, will be used to keep the rooms
cool and for refrigerating purposes. In
addition to the compressor, a large
quantity of piping and other material
will be bought.
The capacity of the plant will be used
to manufacture about twenty tons of
ice per day for the local market and to
produce sufficient frigidity for 100, 900
cubic feet of cold storage room.
Captain Whitaker says, eggs, butter
and poultry Will be gathered from the
Pacific roads, and also from the terri
tory through which the Lincoln branch
runs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

GF'rom the Chicago News.J
Too many men mistake gall for ab1l-
ity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
BURNED WHILE AT CHURCH.
House of a Pratt County Man De-
stroyed While He Attends
Divine Worship.

Pratt, Jan 17-while County Treas
urer J. A Porter was at his usual place
in the choir Sunday night, his dwelling
house caught fire, and before anyone
could reach it was blazing all over.
The house is situated nearly a mile
from the business portion of the city,
out of reach of the fire hose, and near
ly every one was at church. But few
goods were saved, and those were from
the kitchen, which burned last.
The fire is supposed to have started
from a defective fue in the second story
and no one was at home when it start
ed. 1t was a total loss and no insurance.
Loss about 81 ZOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

GF'rom the Chicago News.J
Too many men mistake gall for abIl-
ity.
Il
The pay days of those who work for
love are uncertain.
A bug exterminator that doesn't ex-
terminate is a hum-bug.
i
Cold weather naturally makes the al
cohol thermometer low-spirited.
i
Perhaps home is all the dearer to
some men because they are seldom
there.
II
1t depends upon what your living ex-
penses are whether life is worth living
or not.
The old bachelor who has two small
boys for nefghbors says the good must
die very young indeed.
A poet writes of 1.-THE Rent in the
Clouds" He probably occupies a room
on the top floor of a ''sky-scraper."
-
1t is surprising how much more will
ing a man is to give up his turn in a
dental parlor than in a barber shop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
DOES IT MEAN CLEAN TowELsr
The Barber Bill That is "Agitating
and Irritating the State introduced.

The much-talked-of barber bill was
one of the first introduced into the
house today. 1t was introduced by
Representative Benefiel.
The bill creates a board of three
competent BARRIERS on the payment of
a fee of 81, which must be renewed at
the beginning of each year. A barber
must have served an apprenticeship of
three years or graduated from an ac-
credited barber school, and must have
sufficient knowledge of the common
diseases of the face and skin to avoid
the aggravation and spreading thereof
in the practice of his profession"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
THE CAUSE REVEALED.
The Real Source of Rhematism is Fin
ally Found by Scientific Discovery.


ally Found by Scientific Discovery.
For years the medical profession and
people generally have been inquiring
what is the cause of rheumatism ?''
Millions have suffered from its strange
attacks. have endured in silence and
still wondered what could have caused
it.. Like all great things in this world,
the cause is very simple when clearly
understood.
Uric acid in the blood is the one great
cause of all this trouble, all this pain,
all this annoyance, which so often
wrecks the life.
But how does this uric acid get into
the blood? That is the great question.
Uric acid gets into the blood, poisons
the blood, and often ruins the life, be-
cause it is not expelled from the sys-
tenn.
But how can it be thrown out of the
system?
In one way and one way only
through the kidneys. Is this not simple,
is it not reasonable-it is true!
1t is because the kidneys are not doing
their duty that the uric acid remains
an the body, gets into the blood, causes
those terrible pains in the joints and
muscles and frequently brings on more
serious troubles.
There has never been but one way
by which the kidneys could be kept in
PeI10Cl cOHQlIlOI SOOQ VI
der, and that is by the use of that great
modern discovery-Warner's Safe Cure.
This has been proven conclusively by
the millions of people who have used it,
by the millions who have been helped
and by those who are in perfect health
today.
You know this, reader, If you will only
stop and think. Recall how many times
you have read the grateful words of
men and women who have been in the
depths of bitterness and who have been
restored by using Warmers Safe Cure.
There are an untold number of people
today who would be in an exhausted
condition from rheumatism If it were
not for a constant use of this great dis
cOvery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17

sickness until people begin to 'sit up
with him at night.
When you visit a school, always re-
member that the children will laugh at
you, and make fun of you.
No man need expect much of a dis
play at his funeral, unless he is a col
ored man and belongs to a lodge
There is nothing that win make man
brace up, and throw the years off his
shoulders, so quick as to learn that
some girl on the streets is trying to
firt with him.
When a man makes up his mind to
go to the dogs. his mother may as well
quit weeping over it. Mothers tears re-
form young men in the books, but I'M
fortunately they don't check his slide
on the toboggan in actual life.
Christian Science is right up to a GER
tain point. Christian Science is right
when 1T says people take too much med
seine, and that people worry too much
But when Christian Science sits down
and tries to think away disease, 1t is RI
diculous.
Whenever you find a man who has
lived to a good age. investigate. and you
VIII ind that he worked hard every day
in which he was able to work. Those
Who wish to keep out of the grave as
long as possible, should get up early,
and get down to hard work.
4
An Atchison man went to a friend
lately, and gave him several presents.
Then he wanted to borrow money of his
friend. The friend promptly refused.
IF you want to take these things back -
the friend said, sit will be all right"
The man looked at the presents longing
ly, but didn't take them back.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
HOOSIER SENATOR.
Albert J. Beveridge Has Majority in
Both Houses.

Indianapolis, Jan. 17.-A1bert J. Beve-
ridge was elected United States senator
by the general assembly today. The
senate after a short session at which
routine business was transacted went to
the order of voting for candidates for
senator. Albert ]. Beveridge was placed
in nomination. The name of David
Turpie was presented by the Demo-
Gratis. The Republican candidate receiv-
ed all the Republican votes in the body
At noon the house voted for senator and
Mr. Beveridge received the vote of the
Republicans in that body. The formal
election will take place at noon tomor
row when the two houses will meet in
Joint convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
Woman Attempta Suicide.

Garnett, Jan. 17.-Miss Rosa Stout,
the 20-year-old daughter of Thomas
Stout, living in the north part of the
county, made deliberate and sensa-
tional attempt at suicide late last night.
After she had retired for the night, she
placed a revolver against her breast
and fired. The ball struck the breast
bone and, glancing, followed the ribs
around the left side, lodging near the
spine, where it was easily extracted
this morning She will recover. Miss
Stout refuses to answer any questions
concerning her action, and no reason
for it is known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-17
OVERRUN WITH TRAMPS.
Weary Willies Go to Southern Cali
fornia for Their Health.

Los Angeles, Gala, Jan. 17.-Never
before has Southern California been so
overrun with tramps at present. At
Redlands sixteen of them were arreste ed
yesterday and sentenced to Jail. The
San Diego Jail is filled to OVERLOOKING
with them and others are still coming
every day. San Bernardino is also suf-
fering in a similar manner. In many
instances they are vicious and threaten
ing, going into houses where women are
alone and demanding food. Burglaries
are numerous in nearly all the larger
and in many of the smaller towns.