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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
REPUBLICANS 10 MEET.
State Central Committee to Talk Poll
tics Tonight.

The Republican state central commit
tee will meet tonight to make prelimin
airy arrangements for next years cam
paign.
Following are the members of tn
committee:
d. r. Anthony, jr., LeavenwOrth.
A. J. White, Todd.
d. W. Mulvane Topeka.
Geo. D. Cook. Glenlock.
w. A. Morgan, Cottonwood Falls.
J. Frank Smith, PIeasantOn.
Jas. s. Gilmore. FredOnia-
Fred J. Funk, Marion.
J. NJ. Simpson, Mcpherson.
Thos. T. Kelly, PaOla.
Chas. Yoe. Independence
w. w. Caldwell, ConcOrdia.
I. Scott Howard.
J. r. Burrows, Smith Center.
W. J. Rice, st. Francis.
E. B. Jewett, Wichita.
c. J. Pollock, Winfield.
d A. Banta, Great Bend.
D. A. Valentine Clay Center.
Cyrus Leland. Troy.
It. J. Healy, Ellis.
Morton Albaugh, Kingman.
B. L. Stine. Rosedale.
E w. Wellington, Ellsworth.
F. c. Price, Ashland.
Alfred Pratt. Syracuse.
J. S. Simmons, Dighton.
Geo. W. Watson, Kinsley.
D. J. Hanna, Hill City.
J. b. Barnes, Alma.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
SEEKS A MATCH WITH sLossON
schaefer Apparently on a Futile Mis-
sion to New York.

New York. Dec. 6-JaeOb Schaefer.
the Wizard" billiardist, was expected
al his academy last night, having ar
rived yesterday from Chicago. While
waiting for Schaefer to appear his
manager. John Dahl said that the
Wizard" was coming to this city with
the intention of making match for
the championship title and emblem
which the late Frank Ives returned to
the Brunswick -Balke-COllender COM
pany when he won it.
II arrived here three days ago" sta
ted Dahl, land Immediately approach
ed George SlossOn with the object of
getting on a match at 1S-inch balkline
for the championship This is the only
style of billiards which is recognized as
a match for the trophy and title There
has never been a recognized champion
at cushion carOms. and that the balk-
line is the acknowledged basis for a
contest is evident from the fact that
the amateur champiOnShipS are all
balkline games SlOsSOn told me, how
ever. that he would not play Jake a
match at this style Nor would he en-
gage in any match unless guaranteed
$1,000.
Now. we have provided for this. and
if SlOssOn does not want to try for the
emblem we will arrange a match with
one of the fast 'shOrtstOps' probably
Sutton. The 'shortstop' players are all
eager to make q record that will lift
them above their present standing.
That they may do this arrangements
are now on foot to hold a big profess
sional tournament in this city some
time after the first of the year. prOba-
bly, in January. The games will be IS
inch balkline. and the following play
erS are those likely to take part
Schaefer. Sutton, SattOn, Spinks, Carter.
Mclaughlin, and Gallagher. Whether
SlossOn is one of the number depends
on himself"
SlossOn said he was not open to any
challenge and would not play again.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimbau Printing com
Oany $50 Kansas avenue
Robert Smith of Granville was a
North side visitor today
Born. Tuesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Burk
of sos Monroe street. a son
Miss Olivia BischOff will entertain
her NeedlewOrk club Thursday after
noon at her home, 224 West Gordon
street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. AIcNary and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Carson will remove to
the south side shortly.
Miss Edith Putnam returned yester-
dav from a visit of several days to
relatives in Kansas City.
Charles Lindsberg left today for his
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
AFTER CONVENTIONS.
New York City Working to Secure
the Two Big National Gatherings.

New York. Dec. 6.-The committee Of
citizens recently appointed to urge the
meeting of the national political con
ventions in this city has decided to
appoint four working committees which
viii direct a concentrated effort toward
bringing the Republican convention
here The city must guarantee at least
800 600. Senator PIatt expresses sym
pathy with the movement and says he
Will cooperate with the committees.
The newly elected board of governors
of the Democratic club met last night
with Charities Commissioner John W
Keller the new president. in the chair.
A resolution expressing the sympathy
of the club with the movement to
bring the Democratic national cOnven-
ton here next year was adopted and a
copy was ordered to be sent to the
secretary of the Democratic national
committee
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
CLAIM AGAINST NEWTON.
c ty VIII Be Sued in Behalf of a Wo-
man Arrested Without a Warrant.

Newton. Dec. Ga. L. Greene. in be
half of his client. has filed the following
claim with the city clerk:
Newton, Kansas, Nov. %.
City of Newton. Kansas,
To Mary f. Bowen, DR..
Nov. 2O.-To injuries suffered to her
health and danger to her life and
reputation. at the hands of a mob
inside the city of Newton, Kansas,
on Nov. 20, 1899 S., coo 90.
This claim is the outgrowth of a pO-
lice court case The claimant is the
wife Of the porter in Conductor Harry
WilcoX's crew on the Oklahoma divis-
ion. On Sunday night, Nov. 10. or rath-
er Monday morning. the goth, Night
Marshal Reynolds took several men
with him and raided the house. which
is in the south part of town, and placed
Mrs. Bowen and her cousin from Wich-
ita under arrest for maintaining q
house of doubtful reputation. The case
was brought in police court and dis
missed on the nOn-appearance Of the
complaining witness
Bowen and his wife came to this city
some time ago from Guthrie. The arrest
was made without a warrant. The city
viii reject the claim and suit will fol-
low.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
WESTERN UNION SUED.
Leavenworth Man Declares 1t Neg
ligent In Sending a Telegram.

Leavenworth, Dec. Ga suit for $1,000
damages against the Western Union
Telegraph company growing out of the
accident at the National hotel which
resulted in the death of Albert Helm
rich last May was filed in the district
court yesterday by Louis Latte.
Young Heinrich was in charge of the
elevator at the hotel and in answering
d call tried to jump onto it while it
was moving. He fell upon the floor of
the elevator and was crushed in hOr-
rible manner at the second floor. He
died from the effects a few days later
Latte, in his petition. states that the
accident occurred on May 27, and that
he telegraphed to the injured boys
brother. Herman Heinrich, at Lincoln.
Neb, advising him of the accident and
telling him to come to LeavenwOrth at
once. He states that the telegram was
addressed to Heinrich in care of a wei
known firm of Lincoln. Neb., in ample
time to be delivered May 27. but that
it was not delivered until May 81, four
DAYS later.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
First ohrlstian Chureh Endsavorers.

The 7. 2. s. c. +. Of the Flrst Chrls-
tian church held their monthly business
meeting and election of officers at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H Griffith,
9O9 Madison street. on Monday evening
The following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing six months Pres
ident. Miss Lulu Moore; vice president.
Mr. Paul NJ Oliver: recording secre-
tary, Miss Gertrude Iserman; cores
pOnding secretary, Mr.. Walter R.
Young; treasurer, Miss Maude Grlf1th;
organist Mrs. Emma Brown; assistant
organist Miss Gertrude Iserman; chOr-
lister, Mr.. Walter r. Young. After the
business session a pleasant social time
was enjoyed and refreshments were
served Music was furnished during
the evening by Miss Moore and Miss
Isarman.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
LANCE GETS BIG OFFER.
Hart VIII Give HIM 5000 a Month to
Captain Locals.

San Francisco. Dec. 6-Big Bill Tange.
the former pride of the Chicago baseball
league team. has received an offer from
President Jim Hart to captain the rough
riders next year. Hart has promised him
$500 month if he viii return to Chicago
and join his former comrades
But Bill is in doubt He. is going to be
married here in the spring and his bride
elect. Miss Grace GiSelman, made him
promise before she went to Europe 10
abandon baseball and sign no contract
except the marriage certificate before the
wedding.
The $500 a month, however. rather makes
the blond-haired giant waver- He COM
pares that snug thirty-day total to the
small profits that he is now earning as
an insurance solicitor. and he finds that
some task Still, it is thought Lange will
never go back to the Chicago club.
Harvey, a new acquisition of Jim Hart's
has been showing exceptional form lately.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
Is SAFE NOW.
Topeka Thief Who Escaped Captured
After Four Years.

Justice is often slow in being dispens-
ed but in one case it will probably not
be dispensed at all, because the prison
er turned up after a lapse of four years.
When John NJ. WiIkersOn was chief
of police four years ago several over
coats We're stolen during a gathering
one night Soon after a man by the
name of Myers was arrested in Lin
coin, Neb.. as the thief and was identi-
fed. WilkersOn went to Lincoln to
bring him back. The man was being
held in the police station. WilkersOn
said he would take his prisoner to To-
peka at , o'clock and in the meantime
went out to get his dinner He return
ed to find that the man had jumped
from a second story window and escap-
ed. Yesterday the police received a
telegram that the Lincoln police had
again captured him As the witnesses
in the case have scattered, the men will
probably never be brought to trial
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
BET ON JEFFRIEs AND LOST.
Two American Adventures Bunko
Manila Residents Out of $4,000.

San Francisco. Dec. 6--That interest in
the recent big fight between Sharkey and
Jeffries extended around the world is
shown in the story that has reached here
from Manila. Two American adventure
ers quietly circulated among the men, civ
nians and soldiers. of the Philippine city
and placed many bets that Sharkey would
win. They We're well supplied with capt
tai and succeeded in wagering upwards
of 5000 On the day of the fight they
secured the publication of a cablegram
to the effect that Sharkey had won and
on the strength Of this the wagers We're
paid. 1t is estimated that the adventures
cleared $4,000.
As soon as they had collected the money
they disappeared. 1t is thought in Man
liza that they are now far across the seas
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
A FIERCE BLIZZARD
Prevents Michigan Engineers From
Seeing Ahead and Causes
Wreck

Detroit, Mich. Dec. GA Free Press
special from AIuskogee, Mich. says: In
a collision between two Chicago and
West Michigan switch engines in the
yards here today conductor Charles
Knapp. Brakeman Frank Shepard,
Brakeman Frank T0lletson and Fire
man John Dow, We're injured. Shepard
IS in precariOus condition The bliz-
zard prevented the engineers from see
ing ahead far enough to avoid the col
lisiOn.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
S7,O57 PER MILE.
This Is What the Railways Earned
For the Year Ending June 80. 90.

For the Year Endinv June 80, 80.
Washington, Dec. 6.-The preliminary
report on the income account of railways
in the United States in the year ending
to the interstate commerce commission
from the returns of operating railway
received prior to November "a, shows
that the gross earnings of the railways
Passenger earnings were 1850, ,227 ,319;
freight earnings $913,3 ,35S, ass and other
earnings from opera tiOns So, 66I .6I1.
The gross earnings shown in the final
report for 1898 were nearly sixty million
atfng expenses for the last fiscal year
T6e ne earnings or income from oDera-
ton We're $454.S .S25.379. an increase OF sell
S73 .304 being shown IN this item of the year
Income from sources other than operation
amounting to $47. 1856 16S We're received by
the railways included in the report.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
GRIFFIN MAY GO TO ST LOUIS
Tim Hurst Says the Former Brooklyn
Star Will Play Again.

St. Louis Dec. 6.-NIike Griffin who
from 1891 until 1898 covered center garden
for the Brooklyn BridegrOoms. and who
was always rated one of the brightest
stars of the national game. has been
heard from. and it is highly probable
that sterling player will be with the ST.
Louis team next season Griffin has told
Tim Hurst his troubles with the Brooklyn
club.
The latter who returned to the city
from the east yesterday. said; Mike eX-
planned to me his dealings with Abel from
the outset Tim says he, you know I
had eight years in Brooklyn. and I was
treated like a king. had good success,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
ARTICLES SIGNED.
Forbes and Flanagan Will Meet in
Chicago December 18

Chicago. III. Dec. 6.-Charles Haughton.
manager of the West End Athletic club of
St Louis today matched Clarence Forbes.
the Chicago bantam weight to fight Steve
Flanagan twenty-five rounds before the
men agreed to weigh in at III. pounds a ,
O clock on the afternoon of the fight.
Each man deposited $500 and Haughton
deposited S400 with Tom HanlOn as for
feits. The fight is for the bantam weight
championship.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
POOL GRINSTEAD IN JAIL.
Wathena Editor Fails to Go to Court
House and Bond Is Forfeitaa

Pool Grinstead editor of the Wathe-
ma Star, spent last night in jail at Troy
for the reason that he failed to secure
a bOndsman.
Grinstead is being tried for criminal
libel on five counts. The case was set
for Tuesday morning. Grinstead arriv-
ed in Troy early in the morning but
did not go near the court house. He
forfeited his bond on three counts and
then q bench warrant was issued and
the sheriff arrested him and placed him
men. The case was resumed this morn
ing
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
Frisco Chinese Liberal

Chattanooga. Tenn, Dec 5.-A spe-
ciaI to the Cleveland Times from Eve
lin, states that James MoWery, jr., a
farmer. aged p. residing in the noun
tain section of Bradley county, this af-
ternoon while in a rage over some triv
ial matter, knocked his wife in the head
with mallet, then cut her throat with
a razor. A short time afterwards he
cut his own Throat
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

Occasionally he shows some signs of a
sore arm, but there is no question OF
his success in the National league. Re-
Gently, against Mertes' stars he held his
opponents down to two hits and struck
thirteen of them out.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
Are you using Amonio Benzilene?
Editor nTcC nnell Dead.

Philadelphia, Dec. 6-James Mcconnell.
etii eediJor and one of the proprietors Of The
early today. at the age of So years. Death
was due to paralysis.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
Through Sleeper to San Antonia via
Santa Fe Route

and Intermediate points, leaving To-
peka daily on night trains Also
through sleeping car reservations made
IN City of Mexico sleeper.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

Amonio Benzilene Soap; try It.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

Amonio BenziIene soap; - e.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

Shawnee Council No. I, F. A. A. will
hold its regular semi-annual election of
officers Wednesday evening, December
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

Mr.. E. L. Ball returned Saturday
from Havensville, Kan. where he was
the guest for a week of his nieces, Mrs.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06
Purely Vegetable.

Book on f-treatment sent free by
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

home in Cherokee, Iowa, after an ex-
tended visit to his brOther-in-law, Mr..
John NystrOm and family of 1919 Jack
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

medicine. and it cured me completely. build
ing u D my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago, have never
yet had o sign Of the disease to return.
". R NEWMAN.
Staunton. Va.
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
NATIONAL GUARD
ORDER WHICH IS
TO Be REVOKED
Effect of the Attorney
Generals View.
An Army Officer Inspects the First
California at Manila and How
He Criticized the Regi-
ment.

The opinion Of Attorney General Fftz-
gerald in relation to the standing of the
National Guard of California has brought
about state of affairs that was un-
looked for a few weeks ago. One of
the results of this opinion Is that the
commander in chief will shortly issue an
order revoking the one which some time
since reinstated the Sixth and the Sew
enth regiments Of infantry into the posi-
tions which they occupied in the guard
prior to enlistment in the service of the
United States. Under that opinion the
Eighth Regiment of Infantry, but recent
ly mustered out of the volunteer service,
will not be returned to It's former status
In addition to that, there is the bill
that was introduced in the Senate by
Senator Dickinson, and which is sure of
passage, having been indorsed by the
military committees This provides for
the honorable discharge of officers and
members of the regiments and companies
who were mustered into the United
States volunteer service during the year
1898. 1t provides further that the time
of service for any purpose regarding priv
neges and exemptions provided by law
for officers and members of the guard, the
time of those so honorably discharged
shall be computed as continuous service
as II performed in the National Guard,
and each such officer and man shall have
an additional period of 100 days imme-
diately following his honorable discharge
from the volunteer service, or the portion
thereof as to his re-enlistment allowed
him for such purpose, provided he re-
enlists in the guard within that time.
This means that all who volunteered
will be discharged and then there will
have to be a reformation of regiments
and companies and the election Of new
field and line officers.
During the past weeks there have been
many talks about the adjutant general
ship. The latest in that line is that "the
man who is sure to get 1t is man from
the south who is a member of the Grand
Army of the Republic, for he is veteran
of the Civil War, a member of the Loyal
Legion, a man of fine appearance, for
q time connected with the National Guard
of another State and withal a perfect
gentleman. Guess who 1t is?" Those
who pretend to know will not reveal his
name, but they say that 1t is not one of
those whose names have already been
For the position of assistant adjutant
general it is asserted that the coming
man is Major Newton S. Bangham Of the
Seventh Infantry. He is also from the
southern part of the State Another
story is that there is every prospect that
the principal appointment will go to Col
onel Stone. Whoever may be the lucky
man It is believed that within two weeks
he will be named.
Major Charles Jansen. brigade inspector
on the staff of Brigadier General War
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
Works Turns Out a Marvel
Craft for the Japanese Navy.

pia and the world famed Oregon the
SCOTS set a pace which Eastern ship
building firms have been unable to
surpass, and they have now added to
the list ship which Captain Saturai
Of the imperial Japanese navy de-
clareS the superior of any in the
Nikado's service, and a ship that can
show her heels to the fleet Minneapo-
lis, Uncle Sans crack cruiser and the
holder of the worlds record until the
magnificent performance yesterday
afternoon of the Chitose. 1t was the
last speed trial of the warship, and the
vessel will be formally turned over to
the representatives of the Japanese
Government in the course of the next
week.
1t was a great day for the Union
Iron Works, and Irving NJ. Scott was
naturally elated at the wonderful
showing made by the latest product
of the firm of which he is the head.
'She is the slickest thing have ever
had anything to do with" he ex-
claimed jubilantly when interviewed
at his residence last evening. I'm u
run of two hours and forty-flve min
utes she averaged 22.8 knots without
a quirk or an accident of any descrip-
tion. The highest speed was 1916 and
the lowest 22.3. That knocks the
record and she can beat anything
afloat to-day"
The Chitose left the harbor shortly
before 1 o'clock in the afternoon and
steamed out to the lightship, from
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

which the trial course was laid. She
steamed due westward for an hour
and twenty minutes and then turned
and came back. Captain H. Minor
Goodall was in command, and in ad-
ditiOn to the crew those on board in
cluded Irving NJ. Scott Of the Union
Iron Works, Captain S. Saturai, Naval
Constructor Saturai, Chief Engineer
Wadagaki and Assistant Engineers
Otsuka and Nakayama of the impe-
rial Japanese navy, besides a number
Of other guests. AS the speedy cruiser
began to give evidence of what she
was capable of the Japanese officers
began to show signs of ex-
element, and when 1t became evident
that the record would be broken their
excitement increased until they could
no longer restrain their enthusiasm
AS the cruiser is not yet Japanese
property, they could not fly the i'm
perial flag at her masthead, but they
decorated the ship from stem to stern
with the national colors Of Japan and
of the United States, and the vessel
entered the harbor dressed as for a
gala occasion. The valve of the siren
was kept open and its screeches Of
triumph were answered by the tugs
and other vessels in the harbor.
The preliminary trial trip of the
Chitose was made in Santa Barbara
channel. when she made 21.4S knots on
six hours run, the requirement un-
der the contract being but 20 knots.
The ship was required to make 22.5
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12

number OF grammar and primary teach
ers intend to bring this matter clearly
before the present Board Of Education for
the purpose of having the State and the
city apporttonment separated. Whatever
the merits or demeritS of the complaint,
1t might be well, as all hands are quoting
law at the Board of Education, for that
body to conform strictly to rules and
methods laid down in black and white.
Assistant Secretary Thomas Atkinson
Of the Board of Education has resigned
March /. His salary is In the same condi-
tion as that Of the teachers, and an op-
portunity presenting itself to secure po-
sition where the remuneration is more
certain he accepted 1t. Secretary Simp-
son, Assistant Secretary Berliner and the
remainder of the clerical force in the Of
fee of the School Board have been work
ing at high pressure since they assumed
the duties of the office in January The
complications in the department have
more than doubled the work to be done,
and they have been working overtime for
weeks.
Auditor Wells stated last evening that
at last he believes he will be permitted
to sign the teachers claims, and will set
to work with his office force this morning
preparing the warrants for the treasurer.
Now that he has the mandate of the
court directing him to audit the January
demands he has no fears of making a
possible error.
"Of course, L will consult with my at
torney, General Dickinson" said Mr..
Wells; ''but I don't anticipate that he will
advise me against signing the warrants.
Neither do / think that the merchant
creditors will enjoin their payment.
understand there was a consultation be-
tween the attorneys representing the diff
ferent claims and that they came to some
cannot say positively what Monday will
bring forth. I want to see those war
rants paid and those teachers who need
the money relieved. 1 was glad to see
T,,Io Gao hot fnl- no
sake of the teachers. Public opinion, at
least, demands that they be paid"
The San Francisco call., 1899-02-12
FIGHT FOR A CONTRACT.
Two Men and a Woman Create an
Exciting Scene on Folsom
Sfroa%

Several hundred people were attracted
to Ninth and Folsom streets yesterdav v
afternoon by the struggles of two men
and woman: Policemen Ward. and
O'Day happened along and took the trio
to captain spillane, and the captain, aft.
to be booked at the City Prison on q q
charge of disturbing, the peace. They
were released on $40 bail each.
1t appears that w Bulencamp a dea1a,
in flour. sold 100 barrels to Sam Uses and
Rose Scheir, who have bakery at I241
Folsom street. Twenty-Five barrels wara
delivered and yesterday Bulencamp caned
al the bakery and said he wanted to can
eel the order as he had heard thew were
not good for the money Bulencamn
asked to see the contract. and when he
got it he left the store with it. Zises and
Miss Scheir followed him and a strug-
gle for the possession of the contract TOOK
place on the street, during which Bulen-
camps coat was torn. Bulencamp de-
clared that Uses and Miss Scheir stole
the contract from him and says he will
charge them with robbery after the case
of disturbing the peace is disposed of.