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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
THINK HE HAS A PULL.
Applicants For Charitable Institution
Jobs Flood Secretary Clark
With Letters.

SCI don't know whether am secretary
of state or a member of the board of
charities remarked Secretary of State
Clark, as he looked up YEARLY from big
pile of correspondence.
''I have received over 200 letters, at
low estimate Continued Mr. Clark TASK
ing if / cannot do something to get the
writer job from the state board of chart
ties
Secretary Clark was a member of the
board of charities himself once and peo-
a good deal to saw about who ought to be
employed in the various institutions.
LAS a matter of fact said Mr.. Clark,
st have no pull with the present board
of charities. In fact, I know only one
be glad to help people who are competent
and deserving Of the places they want:
is useless for them to write to me-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
BOUGHT HIS BRIDE.
A Farmer Gives Two Fat Hogs and
Seven Bushels of Oats For a Wife.

Lockport, N. Y, Feb. 2S-An interest
Gng story comes from the village Of Mill
port, Erie county, six miles south of
here, showing that the custom of buy
ing brides is not entirely discontinued
Herman Bishop is a, prosperous young
farmer who sells produce in Lockport,
making frequent trips. For several
years a groceryman with whom he dealt
twitted him because he was not married:
Bishop insisted that he was too baShfuE
to court a girl. This his neighbor con-
firmed, saying that he never called on
the young women or even looked at
them in meeting or singing school, The
young farmer admitted that he needed
a wife, as she would be a great help on
the farm and a comfort to him in the
battle of life.
Today he admitted to his Lockport
groceryman that he married last week
On Saturday the neighborhood weekly
newspaper announced their marriage,
asserting that Bishop gave a neighbor
farmer two Dat hogs and seven bushels
of oats for his daughter. The bride is
80 years old. ten years older than
Bishop. It is said Bishop made the pro-
position to the father, and he replied:
t'All right; take the girl"
She made no objection, and so they
were married.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
No Woman in a Kansas Priests Play.

The friends of Father Philip Will
iams, pastor of the Church of the Sa-
cred Heart at Atchison, claim that he
is the first priest in Kansas and the
first person in Atchison to write a play
that has been rendered before the pub
lie. The play written by Father Will
liams is entitled 1.-THE Gallows Cheat
ed" and it was rendered before an
Atchison audience by the Cyrano ORA
matte club of the Catholic college. It's
hero is a young man who went general
ly to the devil and finally committed
a murder for which he was to hang the
next day. His father comes to see him
in prison, but, in order to spare the old
mans feelings, he denies any relation
ship and sends the old man away re-
joicing, after which he curls up and dies
with heart disease, thus cheating the
gallows. The play has oceans of tears
and much anguish in it, but it may be
searched from one end to the other
without finding woman.-Kansas City
Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
AN AUTHENTIC COPY.

(From the New York Tribune)
The Atlanta Constitution prints this as
an authentic revival hymn of the Georgia
Eff Satan git de preacher, too,
De sinner 'bleeged ter doubt;
Eff you git dar befo' I do,
Please stomp de fire out!
Sinner, don't you doubt
Rise up now an shout!
Eff you git dar befo' I do,
Please stomp de fire out! a
Dey say dey amt no hell fer you
Dey twis' it all erbout;
Eff you git dar befo' I do,
Please stomp de fire outi
Sinner, don't you doubt
Dat Satan make you shoutl
If you get dar befo' I do,
Please stomp de fire Outi
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
SHOT BY QUANTRELL.
The Husband of Mrs. Thomas Ma
haney a Victim of the
Lawrence Raid

Mrs Thomas Mahaney, who lives at
215 East Tenth street, is among those
who have Quantren raid claims now
pending before the present session of
the legislature. Her claim is for So, 900,
and the bill for her relief has been re-
ferred to the senate committee on ways
and means.
J. L. Eldredge, bailiff of the supreme
court, who is a neighbor of Mrs. Ma
haney, appeared before the committee
and made the following statement con-
corning the claim:
Mrs. Mahaney was then a Mrs.
Wise, living with her husband, Louis
Wise, at Lawrence, KAN They were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

The Sisters of Saint Francis. Clinton,
Iowa, write under the date of January
81. 1898: About six months ago a very
reverend clergyman Recommended
Regan's Rheumatism Remedy to US as
one of our sisters was a severe sufferer
from rheumatism of over three years
duration After she had used one bot
tie of the remedy we are pleased to say
she was entirely cured. We therefore
cheerfulIy recommend this wonderful
remedy to all similarly afflicted and
heartily wish it the unlimited success
it so richly deserves 81 per bottle. Sold
by Swift & Holiday Drug Co.. w. H.
Wilson, Arnold Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
HOW to- Prevent Pneumonia

You are perhaps aware that pneu-
rnonia always results from a cold or
from an attack of la grippe. During
the epidemic of la grippe a few years
ago when so many cases resulted in
pneumonia, it was observed that the
attack was never followed by that dis
ease when Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy was used. 1t counteracIs any ten
dency of a cold or la grippe to result
in that dangerous disease. 1t is the best
remedy in the world for bad colds and
la grippe. Every bottle warranted. For
sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
$3.50 FOR BOO.
One of the Victims of the State House
Portico Provided For.

T. A; Boo of E1smere. Allen county,
house on the night of Governor Stanleys
inaugura ton, viii receive $50 from II. the
state for the injuries he sustained by that
fall. if the recommendation of the house
committee of the whole are followed.
The original bill for Mr.. BoO's relief
called for 81 500, but it was cut by the
ways and means committee to one-tenth
of that amount.
Other bills recommended for passage
We're:
The bill proposed by the medical COM
mittee on hygiene and public health.
Dawes bill in relation to. the collection
of delinquent taxes bid off by counties at
tax sales. Mr.. Dawes stated that Leav-
enworth county alone is carrying $500, 900
in delinquent taxes.
Seaton's bill lega1izing the contract of
the board of charities and the Missouri
Pacific railway for the building of a spur
to the Osawatomie asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
NEW LIVE STOCK BOARD
Met and Organized For Business Yes
terday Afternoon.

The new live stock sanitary commission
met at the state house yesterday after
noon and organized. The new members
are w. C. Campbell of Wichita and F. H.
Chamberlain of Sedan. Taylor Riddle,
the third member, has another year to
serve.
Mr.. Campbell was elected chairman and
Mr.. Riddle reelected secretary. The lat
ter has most of the work to do.
The commission adopted practically the
same quarantine rules as those of a year
ago, except that there is now no open
season. All cattle from below the quar-
antine line must be inspected, no matter
what time of year they are shipped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Object to Children Dancini

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 23.-The Meth
odist ministers in weekly session this
morning passed resolution introduced
by Rev. J. H. Trever Directing to the
practice of pupils in public schools hold
ing dances in the school buildings. Mr.
Trever declared that this practice was
an infringement upon the rights of citi-
zens. He cited the west side high school
as an example of the practice and in
sisted that the ministers should use all
their influence to stop it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Fitzpatrick and Wilson to Meet.

Great Bend, Feb 23.-Jack Fitzpat-
rick of Boston and Kid Wilson of Hois-
ington, Kan, are matched for a twenty
round go in EllinwoOd next Monday
evening before the Ellinwood Athletic
club for. a purse of 5000 and gate re-
ceipts. Both men have good records,
having met such men as Gardner and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

every man. Not a man glanced to the
right or to the left but right in front of
him with true military correctness.
Two dogs across the street and be-
hind the line started an impromptu
fight and made noise enough for a mas
sacre but not a blue coat turned his
head.
You wouldn't look around if the
buildings fell" remarked Sergeant Ow-
ems, you're all right"
Just then there was a faint scream, a
rustic of skirts and the sound of some
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
It is a great surprise on account of it's
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female Relieves retention almost
Immediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. Sold by
Geo w Stansfield, 632 Kansas avenue
and the Sim Drug Co.. 6O7 Kansas ave-
nue.. druggists. Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
COTTON SEED FOR MANILA
Shipment Made From Texas Direct to
the Philippines.

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 23.-Assistant Gen
eral Freight Agent r. D. Berrey, of the
Houston & Texas Central railroad, to-
day shipped 5000 pounds of cotton seed
to Manila, Philippine Islands. The seed
is to be used in planting Philippine land
in cotton, and is said to be the first
shipment of cotton seed ever made from
the United States direct to Manila.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
NO BOARD OF EMBALMERs.
House Decides Not to Do Too Much
Regulating"

There will be no state board of en-
balmers created by the present legis-
lature. The house committee of the
whole has killed Mr.. Campbelrs bill
providing for such a board. The ma
joritv of the members of the house
thought that too many trades and pro-
LESSONS are being regulated and
placed under the control of boards.
This augurs evil for the BARRIERS bill
and the plumbers bill, both of which
create boards for the regulation Of these
trades.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Linares Wants to Fight.

Madrid. Feb. 23.-Gen. Linares. who
was in command of the Spanish troops
at Santiago at the time of the capitu-
1ation, has challenged Count d'Almenas
to duel on account of the attacks
which the count made upon him in the
senate in connection with his arraign-
ment of the conduct of the Spanish
generals engaged in the war in Cuba
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

thing falling behind the line.
Every man in line turned as if by the
same force. A stylishly dressed woman
had tainted and fallen in a, heap on the
pavement Like the charge of the
Rough Riders the entire line of blue
coats swept down upon that poor, lone,
unfortunate woman bent on aiding her
One held her head on his knee, another
held her right hand and chafed her arm
while another held her left hand. An
other ran for a cup of water, another
ran to the telephone to call an ambu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
$4,000 A WEEK
Comes Into State Treasury Through
the Insurance Department

Superintendent of Insurance McNaN has
received a check for s., COS from the New
York Life Insurance company in payment
of the company's 2 per cent tax under the
new law, and from the Massachusetts,
the total amount brought into the state
treasury by the new law in the past six
weeks up to $48, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

her to her senses with a sudden rea1-
cation Of her position. She looked at
the jail building, at the squad of po-
licemen, bIushed at the marks of face
powder on the knee of a pair of blue
trousers, gathered her skirts in her
hand and walked off fully recovered.
''And she never said thanks said the
copper who rubbed her right hand.
But we sustained our reputation"
said the one who held her head, with a
sigh. you should have seen those blue
eyes when she came to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

"Give me a, liver regulator and can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him a bottle of De
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Geo. w. Stansfield, A. J.
Arnold & Son. A J. Kane & Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
MEDICAL BILL RECOMMENDED
For Passage Excludes Dentists and
Osteopathists-

The house has recommended a medi-
cal bill for passage. 1t compels every
medical practitioner to have a diploma
from a medical college accredited by the
state board of health, unless he have
practiced for at least ten years. Den
lists and osteOpathists are excluded
from the provisions of the act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Statue of Miss Willard.

Springfield, Ill, Feb. 23-The house has
passed the senate bill appropriating SO 900
for statue of Frances E. Willard to be
placed in statuary hall at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

lance and still another swung his club
at the imaginary crowd and shouted
"giV'er air. Stand back"
1t was but a short time till the wo-
man recovered consciousness, under
such heroic care, and murmured where
am I?''
In the hands of the police, madam"
said the gallant who was supporting
her head, shall we send you home in
the patrol wagon?''
t'Oh, mercy, no." said the woman. The
mention of the patroi wagon brought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Clay Center Coursing Meet.

Clay Center, Feb. 23.-The postponed
meeting of the Clay Center coursing
meet will be held March and S. The
stake will be for 80 dogs, the club ad-
ding $40 to the winner of the course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

Large or small bundles sent for. Amer
tcan Steam Laundry. Telephone BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
MRS. THORPE's WORK.
She Carried Relief to S26 Persons
During the Recent Storm.

Police Matron Thorpe has made the
following statement of the work done
by her during the recent severe
weather:
More than two-thirds of the families
relieved had serious illness in their
house and were recommended by physi-
clans. In all IS families received coal
and 826 persons were helped. The cash
received was expended for groceries.
shoes and necessaries for the sick, and
the incoming bills exceed the cash do
nations by IL cents, the amount of cash
expended being $1O7.3O.
The cold weather brought untold Suf-
fering to many homes of laborers as
well as the imbeciles and widows. They
were without fuel food, bedding or
clothing sufficient, and in houses little
better than none In very many fam
lilies children sleep on uncarpeted floors.
L wish it were possible for me to thank
everyone personally who SO generously
contributed to their relief.
Donations received:
A tons of coal, valued at.......... $154 90
1900 pounds of meat, valued at 5000
II bushels of potatoes, valued at. $50
Grocery orders, valued at ........ 1896
116 bundles of clothing and bed
ding, valued at .........-....... 300 90
102 sacks of flour, valued at ...... 51O0
Buttermilk, valued at............a 200
Stove, valued at .................. 200
Cash donations ............. 10Y 10
Total valuation ...............$ 707 IS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Closing Out Our China.

To close this department entirely we
will give one-third off on these goods.
G. H. MORRISON, sos Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

Cream Balm is placed into the nostriis. sprsada
over the membrane and is absorbed. Relief IL inn
mediate and cure follows. It is not drying-dees
not produce sneezing Large Size, so cents at Drug
gists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents by mail
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street, New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
HE QUITS WALL STREET.
Flower Gave Jacob Cantor a Tip
Now 100000 Winner.

New York, Feb. 23.-Former State
Senator Jacob A. Cantor, who was the
Democratic leader in the legislature
from 1892 until the present year, may
cease to worry over the vicissitudeS
which come to man engaged in that
uncertain calling. The recent boom in
Wall street has made him wealthy He
Is not a millionaire. but in the last six
months he has made more than the
continued in it's service for 40 cycles
of years. In other words Mr. Cantor
has, in the language of the street, clean
ed up above $3.50, 900. Brooklyn Rapid
Transit and Federal Steel were the
mediums through which he accumu-
lated his fortune
As a recital of fact, and, equally, to
save Mr.. Cantor from the OPPORTUNITIES
of those who would wish to do likewise
ana get the information therefor from
MIN, II may be said that he is now out
OF the street He went in on the advice
of Roswell P. Flower and when the
FORMER governor suggested that he
should retire with his competency he did
so. In commenting on this Mr.. Flower
said:
Cantor, if you always had been as
good on taking orders, you might be in
politics STILL
81 am inclined to believe" Quickly re-
pied Cantor, that having been in poll
Tics taught me not to stay when it was
suggested 1 should co.
And so the conversation ioc1Iarlv
Went on, as well it might between one
man VINO had trebled his millions in the
last Two years and another who will not
need to worry either about clients or the
~hlms OF the leaders in Tammany hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

The night force of patrolmen were
drawn up in line in front of the police
station waiting for Sergeant Owens to
call the roll. The line, as straight as
the cracks of the sidewalk, contained
some of the nattiest men that ever
swung a billy or helped lady across
the street.
Hendricks, Jester, Lucas, Maze, Ber-
nard'' and on through the roll went the
sergeant and a. loud here answered to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23

For frost bites. burns, indolent sores
eczema. skin disease, and especially
stands first and best. Look out for dis
honest people who try to initiate and
counterfeit it. It's their endorsement of
a good article Worthless goods are not
initiated. Get De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Geo. w. StansfeId, A. J. Arnold
& Son, A. J. Kane & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-23
Nasal
CATARR Ri

In all its stages there
should be cleanliness.
Ely's Cream Balm
cleanses, soothes and heals
the diseased membrane.
1t cures catarrh and drives
away a cold in the head
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-11

Yesterday morning at five minutes
to eleven o'clock fire broke out IN
the kitchen of the four room frame
dwelling of George Bowman, No. Ill
Fourteenth street, at the corner of
Lind street A leaking natural gas
pipe was the probable origin of the
fire, but there is some uncertainty
about it, or, if due to gas, how it be-
came ignited. An alarm was turned
in from box 313, and the department
responded promptly, but by the time
the men got down to work practically
the entire building was in blaze.
Neighbors rallied promptly and sue
ceeded in saving the piano from the
Bowman residence, but could do moth
ing more, the remaining furniture
being destroyed with the building.
The firemen found tina: the supply
of water was grossly inadequate, and
thus handicapped, the fire spread to
the residence of George Wright, adj
joining. This house was a large
frame, containing eight rooms, and
was occupied by Mr.. Wright down
stairs, and by James and Albert
Kuhns, married brothers, up stairs.
Seeing that this house was doomed,
the people attracted to the scene set
about removing the personal property,
and succeeded in rescuing consider
able portion of it, when they were
driven off by the heat. The firemen
made search of various plugs in the
vicinity for an adequate supply OF
water, and finally succeeded in finding
a good pressure on Fifteenth street,
from which point the Niagara got two
good streams, and with this timely aid
the fire was confined to the two build
ings mentioned, but they were totally
destroyed with most of their contents.
The loss will probably aggregate
$4,000, of which about $1,100 falls
upon Mr. Bowman and $1,000 or $4,000
on Mr. Wright and the Kuhns. Mr..
Bowman has $3.50 insurance in the
Peabody, and Mr.. Wright $500 in the
G. q. Smith agency. The loss is par
ticularly hard upon Mr.. Wright, who
has been in the hospital for many
months, and had just returned to
work. Mr. Bowman is driver for a
produce house, and the Kuhn brothers
work for the Corrugating Company.
All are deserving of sympathy and at
least temporary aid, as they are not
only homeless, but saved nothing Of
practical utility from their burning
homes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-11

|ceEti60afe from The county boord y
|ex1miners.
II o. Mosier and h. W. Herman left
yesterday for Woodsfeld on business.
Mrs. Lena George has departed for
New Castle, Pa, to attend the conven-
ton of the U. P. Foreign Missionary
Society. as delegate from the local
society.
Mrs. David King and daughter. Miss
frankie, have returned to the city from
a visit with friends at New Martins
Vile, w. Va.
William Hemphill was surprised by a
number of his friends on Tuesday,
who called upon him at his home in the
First ward in honor of his twenty
fourth birthday. A very enjoyable
evening was spent by those present.
Refreshments were served.
A pretty and quiet wedding ceremony
was performed by Rev. Charles NJ.
Watson on Tuesday evening, the con-
tracing parties being Mr.. Clement
briggs, of the Fifth ward, and Miss
Cora Johnson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. L. Johnson, of the First ward.
The tickets for the G. A. R. fair and
festival, to be held during the coming
week are having an excellent sale.
At ST. Clairsville, the hearing of the
case, in which the will of the late Ellen
Clark, of this city, is being vigorously
contested, was still in progress yester-
Gay. The contestants are being repre-
sented by Attorney briggs, of Bridge
port, and Attorney Armstrong, of this
city. Attorney Weems, of St. Glars
vile, and Attorney Gallaher, of this
city, are appearing for the defendants.
There are prospects of the strike of
the carrying-in boys at the National
glass factory being settled in short
time.