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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
GOLD AT KOYUKUK.
Returned Alaska Miner Reports a
New Find.

Seattle, Wash, July 2S.-J. D. Thorn
as, of Chippewa Falls, Wis, who has
arrived from Alaska, is the first man
to claim having found pay dirt in the
Koyukuk district. He and sixteen
others constituting the Clear Creek
Mining company found pay dirt on
Clear creek which empties in the Ho-
gatiO creek, one of the tributaries of
the Koyukuk. Thomas says the dirt
runs all the way from ten to 20 cents
per pan. Ten of Thomas company re-
manned on Clear creek. BY another sea-
son Thomas thinks they will be taking
out lots of gold. The company will use
a big hydraulic.
Thomas and his associates were form
erly members of the c. A. Walsh party
which was organized in Iowa. Walsh
is secretary of the National Democratic
committee. There were about forty in
the party originally but it split up and
many of its members have returned
home.
Thomas reports that while coming out
he saw Charles Glow, leader of the
Glow expedition of Chicago, at NuIoto.
Glow stated that his party had found
satisfactory diggings on Myrtle and
Marion creeks, tributaries of the south
fork of the Koyukuk. They expect to
winter there.
The death of Frank Noble, of Blair
Neb., last winter from scurvy, is re-
ported.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
AGGRESSIVE WAR.
Senator Baker Believes Filipino
Question Should Be Set
tied Soon.

Lucien Baker, United States senator,
is in the city comforting with some of
his political friends. Senator Baker has
had constant stream of callers from
Topeka and out of town today. He will
return to Leavenworth this evening
Discussing politics today to a Journal
reporter, Senator Baker said of the is
sue of the next national campaign:
Il think the future is, now at least,
clearly defined. The Republican party
will declare for the gold standard, ex-
pansion. protection and for a vigorous
war against the trusts.
''The Democratic party will lead out
with 16 to 1, against expansion, for free
trade and against the trusts. Connect
ed with these general issues will be
minor questions.
Il can see no reason why Mr. Nc
KinIey should not be renominated and
overwhe, mingly elected. He has given
the country a safe administration and
the people nave enjoyed a greater de-
gree of prosperity than under any prev
ious administration for years.
Mr.. Baker referred to the resignation
of Mr.. Alger by saying: Il believe that
Mr.. Alger has been a very good secre-
tary of war. He may have made mis-
takes. Ali men do but upon the whole
believe time will show that he was a
good man for the place.
Passing to the subject of war Mr.
BAKER Sdius Ieel IndJ a more aE
gressive campaign should be made in
the Philippines. The sooner the natives
are taught to respect our flag the bet
ter it will be then, and until they do
cease resistance I do not see how we
can offer them any form of government.
But, I am sure the administration at
Washington will do it's utmost to give
them a better form of government with
more liberty and less taxation than they
have ever had. Ultimately the problem
viii be solved and the result will be
better for our people commercially and
in every other way.
This talk about imperialism is in
my opinion, all moonshine. This nation
like every orher, must either grow and
go forward or go backward. Our his
tory, like that of all other progressive
nations. has been one Of expansion, COM
mencing with the days of Jefferson and
continuing until the time of Mckinley
Mr.. Raker thinks the stars and stripes
will sometime float over Central Amer
lea. condition which viii be brought
about by the great development Of that
country now being accomplished by
American interests
We are going to build that canal
across Nicaragua" said Mr. Baker
and this viii have an important bear
ing upon the future of the country adj
joining The flag follows American pro-
gress always and the American energy
is fast developing the countries all
around Us"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
WILL INVESTIGATE
Complaint From Santiago of Treat
ment of Yellow Fever Patients.

Chicago, July ga special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
There will be an investigation Of the
medical system in the department Of
Santiago. Reports received from that
quarter during the last few days indi-
cate that there is much complaint at
the treatment of some of the yellow
fever patients. Surgeon General Stern
berg said today that none Of the com
plants had reached him and on their
receipt he would ask General Leonard
Wood, who is a member Of his corps
and also commanding general Of the
department Of Santiago, to conduct an
investigation
The charges which are en- route to
Washington are specific and allege
negligence on the part of the medical
officers and nurses and a general fall
ure of the medical system.
1t is suggested that there may be q
clash between the regular medical Off
GERS and the civilian system Of santa
ton, although the authorities have
heard nothing Of it. At last accounts
the medical people at Santiago were
working in harmony, although the mail
reports are delayed and do not include
recent incidents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28

gone to Duluth. Mimi, for months
George T. Fielding of Manhattan is
in the city.
A surprise party was given Wednes-
day evening for Mr.. and Mrs. J. w
Nygren in honor of their fifth wedding
anniversary. The lawn was lighted
ments were served throughout the
evening.
The lady clerks Of the state house
are planning for a bicycle ride to Gage.
lake Saturday evening.
Mrs. ]. r. KoOntz has returned from
a visit with her sister, Miss Emma
Southard, in Ottawa
DR.. H. W. ROby returned today from
a business trip to Mackinac Island,
Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mrs. B. B. Clary has returned from
weeks visit in Kansas City.
Mrs. WV. Carr entertained informal
~ Thursday evening in honor of her
sister, Miss Mary Sutherland. A cake
walk was one amusing feature Of the
evening and the remainder of the time
was spent in games and music. Re
freshments were served. Those invited
were Virgil McGrath, Bessie Jet, Helen
Sterne, Mary Sutherland, Floyd Rob-
bins and Amer ROWley.
Misses Rhea and Mabel Conner were
given pleasant surprise party Thurs
day evening by about twenty of their
friends. The evening was delightfully."-
spent by the young people The Misses
Conner will leave Monday for Spring
field, HI, to make their home.
Misses Maenae and Ethel Nichols and
Miss Eff1e Hazen have returned from
an outing at the Coultis farm.
Miss Lucille Mulvane has returned
from Nebraska where she has been a
guest of the Nemaha Outing club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28

Big bushel fine Potatoes. Csc. Whit
telsey Mer Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
REMARKABLE RESULTS.
Topeka Man Invents Improvement In
Gramophones.


H. S. Montgomery of Topeka has in
vented a sound box for gramaphones
which viii revolutionize the talking
machine business. He improved the re-
producer for gramophones in a mark
ed degree and is now giving attention
TO monographs, but has completed a
sound-box for gramophones which re-
produces the voice SO full and natural
" as to border on the miraculous. He
has devoted evenings to his expert
ments, and it has not been unusual for
him to be conducting his work at one
and two O'Clock in the morning. A
Journal reporter having heard of the
invention called on Mr.. Montgomery at
his residence on Topeka avenue last
night, and listened to the machines
performance In comparison to the
sound-bOx sold with the gramophone,
the box invented by Mr.. Montgomery
stands as an AeoliOn-harp to a stringed
Tyre. A song rendered by J. NJ Meyers,
could scarcely have been given in a
more realistic manner had he sung in
person The reproductions from origi-
nal records made by Sousa's band, were
has been serious objections to the
gramOphOne because of its Shriu, metal
ic tone, but Mr.. MOntgOmery's improve
ments eliminates these features, and
gives the smooth natural tones, in Won
derful volume. He has applied for a
patent and the box will soon be put
upon the market. AS common in cases
where remarkable inventions and nOta-
bic ACHIEVEMENTS have been accomplish
ed, Kansas man is the genius in the
case.
Mr.. Leslie Guild Of the Guild Music
house soils many gramOphOneS and is
thoroughly familiar with them After
listening to the gramophone with the
Montgomery attachment he pronounced
It wonderful invention He says it
makes a superior instrument of the
original.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
POISONS HER FAMILY.
An Inhuman Illinois Woman Put Rat
Poison In the Coffee.

Carmi, Ill, July 2s.-Walter S. War
then, his wife, son and married daugh-
ter and neighbor, Berry Carter, were
poisoned Tuesday noon. Mrs. Warthen
was taken ill during dinner and others
Immediately after. Physicians were
summoned and found their patients
lying upon the floor of the room in ev-
cry conceivable position. They found
evidences Of arsenica1 poisoning and
worked all night. On Wednesday Floyd
Warthen, a lad Of IA years, grew worse
and died that night.
Sheriff Ackeman today summoned
Warthen's daughter, Mrs. Ivy Crabtree,
and elected from her a confession that
she had put rat poison in the coffee and
cabbage served at dinner. She seemed
sorry over the death of her brother,
saying she did not mean to harm him,
but showed no feeling but anger speak
ing of her father and stepmother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
A GENERAL WALK OUT
Is Likely to Follow the Bricl<makers'
Strike In Chicago.

Chicago, July 2s-Oficials Of organ
lied labor in this city state that the
brickmakers' strike is likely to preci-
pitate a general walk out in the city.
Committees from the Brickmakers' al
lance today invaded buildings in var
ious stages of construction and where
nOn-union brick was being used, order
ed the union men to cease work. The
brickna1ers demand not only an in
crease in wages but the recognition of
against whom the movement is directed
preserve a stolid front of indifference.
What success the strikers will have in
their efforts to call out other branches
of the buildings trades will not be de-
termined until the various unions have
held meetings to consider the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
TRIALOF TORAL.
For the Surrender of Santiago Begins
Next Monday.

Madrid. July 2S-The trials Of Cen
erals Toral and Bareja and others for
surrendering Santiago de Cuba will be-
gin on Monday before a supreme court
martial, and IS expected to occupy six
or seven sittings of the court. It is sta
ted that Gen. BlancO who was governor
general Of Cuba. during the late war
has signed deposition to the effect
that he gave Cen Toral permission to
surrender all the district under his
command with the exception of Man
zanillo. The defense also relies upon a
telegram from Gen. Linares. Gen. Tor
ais predecessor, which was sent after
Gen L1nares had been wounded appeal
ing TO the nation to say if the troops at
Santiago had not maintained the honor
OF the army intact and adding:
II II IS necessary that a sacrifice be
maze and that some one must assume
responsibility for the events foreseen
and foretold in my dispatches, 1 offer
myself. In loyalty for the good of my
country no matter what the outcome, I
will assume the responsibility of sign
ing the surrender
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28

We mend and sew on buttons free
American Steam Laundry. TeIe. BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
THE CLEVELAND CLUB
Proving q Source of Worry to the
National League Maenatea

Chicago, July 28-Harry PuIliam Joined
the colony of National league magnates
in Chicago last night. There are now in
town Ebbitts of Brooklyn. Won der Horst
Of Baltimore. Rogers of Philadelphia Rob
lson of St. Louis and PuIliam OF Louis
vile Their coming together a I this time
IS a mystery, but the subject of the con-
ference is supposed to be the disposition
Of the Cleveland club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28

Heinz's Ice Cream made from pure
cream. Phone 397.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
is THERE A POOL
Board of Education Thinks Contrae-
tors Have Combined.

The members Of the school board be-
Heve that the contractors are pooling
with each other on the Branner school
building bids in order to make a, larger
profit
The bids are to be received and the
contracts let at the regular meeting of
the board August z. The bids to be re-
cefved are limited to Topeka contractors
but the members of the board will re-
ject all bids and advertise for more
from any contractors if it is found that
the contractors have pooled
Special train to TT. Scott Aug. 1st via
Mo. Pac. Round trip $780,
Heinz's Ice Cream delivered at your
door, Phone 1917. 212 East Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28

The Colorado Flyer.
Only 141z hours to Colorado Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-28
The World's ". @. Tu.

convention of the Worlds Woman's Chris
tan Temperance union, it is announced,
day, June 25, 1900 The executive commit
tee meeting will be held on Friday, June
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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-06-15

time is not far distant when the Nor
mons must again ignore party lines and
unite for another fight against Mormonism:
till that is done thu Mormon leaders will
control the politics of Utah, and hold the
balance of power" in Idaho, Wyoming
and Arizona while they sway a large num-
Der of voters in New Mexico, Nevada and
Oregon.
There are many good people among the
Mormons. but the majority of them will do
anything the leaders say; they must do SO
or be untrue to their beliefs; but there Is
an increasing number of young men who are
growing FESTIVE. Some day they will assert
their independence but if the Mormon
power is left to itself unmolested it will be
years before this desirable result will be
accomplished. Congressman elect Roberts
should be expelled from N1is seat as soon as
it can be done after congress meets; and a
constitutional amendment be passed forbid
ding all forms OF "pfurGl marriage when
the United States courts can cope with the
evil.
It is believed that thes Mormons have re-
tanned one of the ahlest constitutional law
yers a member of the next house of repre-
sentatives, to defend Roberts right to his
seat. In past yearsfthby have spent i'm
mense sums of money to influence legisla-
tion in congress; it Is probable they will
not be Glow in doing it now.
WINFIELD SCOTT HAWKES..
Superintendent of Congregational Home
Missions, Utah.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-06-15
HUNTING FOR GIANT FROGS.

The lemon and orange trees of the White
House have been put out in the sunshine for
a vacation from the greenhouses. These trees
are of great interest to the few visitors who
see them There are five six orange trees
and three or four lemons and they are all bear
ing fruit at this time of the year. The lemon
trees produce splendid specimens OF fruit. large
and Juicy. On the largest tree Is cluster
Of three lemons. They are larger than any
found in the Washington markets. The orange
trees are likewise doing their duty. Some OF
the orange trees purely ornamental. They
are not over two feet high and bear small or
anges unfit to eat. The larger ones. the tallest
being about five feet six inches, bear luscious.
fore the president and his WIFE The largest tree
is twenty years old. So Is the largest lemon
tree which is about six feet tall. These trees
have been at the White House that number
of years.
Whenever the weather is at all cool the trees
are kept in the greenhouses. but when the warm
season comes on they taken out for several
months. The trees not taken Immediately
from the greenhouses to the sunshine and the
open air. Superintendent Pfster says that would
be likely to kill them. The long winter resi-
dence in the greenhouse makes them tender.
and to subject them to the heat Of the sunshine
would be dangerous. They first put In
shady place. under the covered ways of the
greenhouses. They are thus in the open air but
not in the sunshine. After week in this posi-
ton they are put in the sunshine, and usually
ir 4 place where the sun shines all day an1
gives the greatest heat. Superintendent Phstef
calls this hardening them. and he knows hia
business. he has been in charge OF the CON
servAtories for many years.-Washington star
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-06-15
SCIENCE Of WHISPERS.
IdfOsyncrasies Indicated by styles OF
Hfrsute AdOrnment.

Hfrsute AdOrn ment.
The first thing young man should do
in starting out in life,' said an old timer.
oracularly, ''is to decide how he wants to
wear his whiskers Then he can choose his
vocatin accordingly. The matter may be
reduced to an exact science" he continued
taking the mustache as basis. mus
tache is essentially romantic and convivial
and is important to any calling In which
good fellowship cuts figure. If very heavy
and dropping it leads IAN air of sagacity to
its owner. l knew railroad manager
whose mustache draws $4,000 year; he
never does anything himself, and an idea
would kill him dead The addition of side
whiskers tempers the nustache with a
stolid suggestion of business acumen, and,
If gray and we'll kept, proclaim their wearer
an old school gentleman whose palate may
be trusted ON the question of vintages. A
mustache and imperial are ensigns of de-
termination and are valuable for lawyers
and doctors. They inspire confidence. Up
to middle age small sidewhiskers Of the
mutton chop brand, are chiefly useful as in
dicating seriousness of purpose. When they
begin to whiten they are indispensable to
financial magnates of the first class-sym-
bols, SO to speak, of austerity and naughty
reserve.
THE theory might be expanded indefinite
ly, but l am sure you catch its drift l
ought 10 anu, ny Tie way IHdt ious cHiH
whiskers are an excellent stimulant to
thought. A friend of mine has an immen
seIv long goatee, without which he would
be as helpless as babe. Ordinarily, his
brain is in a state of complete repose, and
when asked question he responds with
fishy stare Then his hand steals slowly up
to his goatee and he gives it slight tug.
That tug releases some sort of catch in
his mental machinery and it proceeds to
grind one think, whereupon he Immediately
gives you an intelligent answer If his chin
whisleers were shaved off he would be re-
duced to a condition approaching coma
New Orleans Times DemOcrai.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-06-15
To RevOlutiOnfze Freighting i'm Ne.

vada.
Stockton-A novel freighting outfit has
been shipped from this city to Elko New
to be used in transporting ore and merchan-
disc to and from that town to Tuscarora, a
distance OF SO miles. 1t consists of trac-
ton engine of 12 tons, capable of hauling
from So to 10 tons, according to the grade
To this powerful motor will be attached
several three wheeled wagons, which will
carry from seven to 10 tons. These wagons
are made so that they turn sharp corners
very readily as the third wheel, which
is much smaller than the two main ones is
located under the front of the vehicle in
such way that the wagon can be turned
in the length of the bed. Though the en-
CINE looks to be large and hard to handle
an experienced man finds no difficulty in
operating it over any firm ground. even If
the grade is quite steep. It will do the
work of from so to so horses at a much
less cost than it would take to feed the
animals. The outfit is expected to revolu-
tionize freighting in Nevada. Coal and min
ing supplies will be greatly reduced in
price. as they can be hauled at a much
lower figure than with teams. Another
important feature will be the increase in
the amount of ore taken from the mines.
Heretofore low grade rock could not be
made to pay, but with cheaper freight rates
it can be transported to the railroad and
thence to the smelter with profit.-San
Francisco Chronicle.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-06-15

Mr.. Carter Explains Why He Left Hi
Pleasant Boarding House.

Mr.. Carter Explains Why He Left His
Pleasant Boarding House.
"No don't board with the Akerses any
more" said Mr.. Carter. "In fact, I've left
the South Side for good, and am now board
ing on the North Side.'
Mr.. Carter is a gentleman about %
years old and occupies responsible and
highly paid position with great Chicago
business house. Six feet tall and weigh
ing 200 pounds, he is magnificent speci-
men of a man. Winter and summer, rain
or shine, he walks to his Office in the
morning and home at night. He always
carries his lunch with him, as he dislikes
restaurant cookery and 1t saves time and
money.
well, 1 am surprised was his friends
comment why you and Akers were such
friends before his marriage that l thought
you had permanent home with him. And
you and Mrs. Akers were always such
friends, too. Why did you leave them"
"I'll tell you," said Carter. II didn't get
any jam on my bread"
''You surely didn't leave them for that?"
asked his astonished friend.
81 surely did," Indignantly answered Mr..
Carter. 1T was a gross case of partiality
passionately fond of jam; too. One morn
ing went into the kitchen. She was get
ting the lunches ready for myself and her
husband when 1 went in, and 1 noticed
she had some fine ,marmalade. She put
it on her husbands bread but not on mine.
Don't get any nlarrhalade?" asked.
/" No., she said, this IS for Mr.. Akers.
"That made me real mad. l thought of
it all the way down town, and when lunch
time came l wouldn't eat my lunch. and
at night carried it back home. Mrs Akers
saw that 1 hadn't touched it. and asked
the reason. 1 told 3hef and she laughed
in my face 1 told her that at the end
of the week 1 would leave her and that
settled it, 80
do you get jam where you board now?"
asked the friend.
Every day." answered Carter, with
smile of satisfaction |
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-06-15
The Man With a Musical Heart.

recent visitor to this city is Edward
Lewis, otherwise known as Joseph Mil
kowski a Russian. He is a bright young
man, and talks English with remarkable
f1uency. A number of years ago he was a
student at university in Russia. Like
many other progressive young men of his
nation, he became involved in the study of
political economy. This finally led to his
with a number of others he was exiled to
Siberia During the march to the mines
he escaped. Shortly after this he and sew
eral of his companions became involved in
a quarrel and Lewis was stabbed while OF
his guard. The knife penetrated his heart
to the depth Of three-Quarters of an inch.
but the wound was not fatal. 1t had the
effect. however. Of abnormaly enlarging
his heart, until 1t grew to the size Of nine
inches in length ard six in width at its
largest points. Another peculiar result Of