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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
ELECTED AGAIN.
Kentucky Democratic Legisla-
ture CIinch GoebeI's
Election.

Frankfort, KY. Feb. 1.-THE Demo-
cratic members of the legislature met in
a secret caucus this afternoon at the
Capitol hotel and reelected William
Goebel as governor of Kentucky. This
action was first taken by the houses in
separate session and Immediately after
wards in joint session.
It is understood that resolutions have
been drawn up by Democratic commit
tees of the legislature offering a reward
of $50, 600 for the arrest and conviction
of the man who attempted the assassi-
nation of Goebel.
Republican members of the legisla-
ture will hold a caucus at London Mon
day. Senator Barrett of Louisville will
preside.
Democratic members of the legisla-
ture say they will make no resistance
if arrested and taken to London
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

A bill has been introduced by Repre-
sentative Glynn of New York to stop
the shipment of convict-made goods
from one state or territory to another
state or territory. Violation of the pro-
posed law is to be punished by a fine of
not less than $3.50 nor more than $500,
or Imprisonment for not more than one
year. or by both fine and Imprisonment,
and the forfeiture of the goods to the
United States. Perhaps the only salts
factory way of disposing of prison-made
goods will finally be decided to be to
give them to the poor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
TARIFF COMPROMISE.
% Per Cent. of Established Rates
Proposed for Porto Rico

Washington. Feb. AT a special meet
ing OF the ways and means committee to-
day it was decided to report a bill es-
tablishing a tariff system for Porto Rico,
on d basis of Is per cent of the rates in
the regular tariff law.
Reports also were received from the
committee, which has considered to
what extent the term United States, as
used in the constitution, relates to the
outlying territory recently acquired by
this country. A majority of the sub-com-
mittee. comprising the Republican mem
has practically unlimited power in deal
ing with these territories. The minor
ity. comprising Mr.. Richardson (Dem.)
and Newlands (Silver) hold in substance
that all constitutional restrictions extend
to the newly acquired territory and q lat
the powers of congress are thereby lin
tied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

territories, and make room for the
colonization of millions of English
men.
There are i, sos, sos persons of all
races in British South Africa, including
Natal and Zululand, while there are
only 23S,27S persons in both the Trans
vaal and the Orange Free State.
The total population of the British
empire is to the combined -popula-
ton Of the Transvaal and the Orange
Free State as 161 to l. The total popu-
lation of England, Scotland, Ireland
and Wales is over 80. 900. 900. as against
less. than $4,000 in both the Transyaal
and the Orange Free State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Weather For Januarv.

Lawrence, Feb. 2-Chance11or F. H
Snow, of the University Of Kansas. has
issued the following report of the weather
for January; The month Just closed was
the warmest January since 1880. and with
two exceptions the warmest on our thirty
three year records. The mercury did not
fall below zero during the month, and
there were but ten days with a mean
temperature below freezing or scarcely
more than half the average number. No
snow fell in measurable quantity and the
rainfall was greatly deficient. only two
preceding Januarys having had a less
amount. There were ten fogs, the great
est number recorded for January The
month was considerably clearer than us
ual and the run of the wind was much be-
low the average.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.

City of Mexico, Feb. 2.-The press
continues to denounce the growth Of
the liquor traffic in Mexico, and as
cribes to the increasing consumption of
ardent spirits in various forms the
Methodists here, headed by Bishop Nc
Cabe and Rev. DR.. Butler, have begun
a campaign against intemperance, and
the local Catholic journals are exhorting
their readers to arouse themselves to
prevent the country from becoming a
prey to alcoholism. It is reported that
the government will endeavor by means
of public action to aid the temperance
movement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
LOCAL MENTION.

A. D. Munich. treasurer of the Labor
Exchange, arrived this morning from
Pratt.
The grocery store of c. Dean, colored,
at S1S Center street, was entered and
robbed of $40 last night.
Grand Master John A. Bright went to
Belvidere this morning where he will
dedicate an Odd Fellows hall
Homer Cunningham was bound over
in the city court yesterday onthe charge
of shooting with intent TO kill. He gave
bond for 5000.
May Ross was convicted of assault in
the city court yesterday and sent to
Jail to work out her fine and costs
amounting to $28.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
BLAZE IN NEW YORK.
Destroys a Fifth Avenue Antique
Furniture House, Loss
100000.

New York, Feb Fire last night
destroyed the building at Fifth avenue
and Thirty-eighth street, occupied by
E. S. Hess & Co., dealers in antique
furniture Fire Chief Croker estimates
the damage at 5000, 600 The cause of the
fire is unknown.
Owing to the intense cold great diff
Guilty was experienced in getting the fire
under control
Several firemen, including Captain
Norris, We're overcome by smoke and
cold. Almost the entire contents of the
building were destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

There is no better medicine for the bab-
les than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Its pleasant taste and prompt and effec
tual cures make it a favorite with moth
ers and small children. 1t quickly cures
their coughs and colds, preventing pneu-
nonia or other serious consequences. 1t
also cures Group and has been used in
tens of thousands of eases without a sim
gle failure so far as we have been able
to learn. 1t not only cures Group, but
when given as soon as the croupy cough
appears. will prevent the attack In cases
OF whooping cough it Hquifies the tough
nucus, making It easier to expectorate.
and lessons the severity and frequency of
ing that disease of all dangerous conse-
quences- For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Ex-Mavor quincy to Marry.

Boston, Feb. 2.-The marriage of Jo-
siah Quincy, late mayor of Boston, and
Mrs. William R. Tyler. formerly of
Quincy, but now Of London, will take
place in the latter city in about fort
night, the groom sailing for England
next Wednesday. The ceremony will be
performed at the home of John B. Car
ter, second secetary of the American le-
cation, and it viii be simple and pri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

The Beers propose, it is said, to dam
the river below Ladysmith, thus caus-
ing the water to back up and flood the
town. The effect of this would be to
drown out the British from the caves
where they are safe from Boer shells
and force them into the open where
they could be shot like rats. This is
an old Dutch trick. History relates
that it was practiced on the Spaniards
many years ago by the HoIlanders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
THE POOR TEACHER
Another Instance of How Pupils Are
ABUSED"

Some of the parents of children who
attend the public schools have COM
plants to make about the lack of uni
forrnity in the paper and books to be
used in the different school rooms.
The father of a pupil said yesterday:
My child has gone to one teacher who
would have nothing but ruled paper
The next teacher she went to tabooed
everything but unruled paper in her
school room. My child came home and
informed me that the teacher told her
to buy a new geography because a leaf
was torn out of her book which had
been bought a short time before The
little girl said she could borrow another
book for that day but that would not
do and I had to buy a new geography
on account of that one page being
gone"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Fell Under a Train.

Great Bend, Feb. 2.-Homez H Men
denhall. II years old, fell under the
wheels of train No. on the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe at Ellinwood We'd
nesday night and both feet were cut off
at the ankles. The boy is a son of w.
H. Mendenhall formerly of this place,
but now guard at the state reform
atory at Hutchinson, and was going
home from thisp lace where he visited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re
lieves retention of water almost immed-
lately II you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by Sim
Drug Co., SS4 Kansas avenue. and Geo.
W. Stansfield, 622 Kansas avenue. drug
Eists. Topeka. Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Cotton Broker suicides.

New York, Feb. 2.-Simon Fatman, a
cotton broker, 50 years old, shot and
killed himself today while visiting Mt
Sinai hospital, of which his brother is
superintendent. Fatman was despond-
ent because of sickness. His father
Joseph Fatman, was one of the foun-
ders of the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

Otis Skinner and an excellent COM
pany will be seen in Henry Arthur
Jones' comedy THE Liars at the
Grand opera house Monday night The
sale of seats is now open This will
probably prove one of the most salts
factory engagements Of the season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH

Lowell Mass, Feb. 2-Morin's block,
a five-story business structure. was de-
stroyed by fire today, entailing a loss
of $100, 900. Mrs. Bridget Grady, aged
49, was burned to death. The prin-
cipal tenants of the building We're the
Lowell pharmacy and Joseph NORM,
furniture dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
VICTORY FOR HANNA.
New York Chamber of Commerce En-
dorses His Ship Subsidy Bill.

New York, Feb. 2.-The chamber Of
commerce today after a sharp debate,
resolved, that this chamber, after care
full consideration of the subject, do
heartily approve the objects sought to
be accomplished by bill H. r. "a (the
Hanna-Payne ship subsidy bilD."
The opponents of the measure were
very bitter, but were defeated by q
substantial majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Fire at sprague, Warner & Co.'s.

Chicago, Feb. AT 1890 o'clock to-
day fire broke out in the third story of
Sprague, Warner & Co.'S big wholesale
grocery building at Michigan avenue
and Randolph streets, spreading rapid
". Two firemen were seriously injured
by falling walls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

In view Of Italys success in causing
the Turkish government to surrender
one of her daughters who had been
shut up in a harem, Uncle Sam might
find it a good move to entrust that lit
tie bill he holds against the sultan to
King Humbert for collection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
Two women Burned to pgath.

Charleston, s. c.. Feb. 2.-Mrs. Eli
nor c. Baker, 81 years of age, and Mrs.
William Divine, aged 81, were burned
to death here today. Their clothing ig-
nited from CRATE fires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

[From the Chicago News.l
Written words are the pictures of
thought
A physician says that love is measles
of the heart.
Cheap notoriety is the most expensive
luxury one can indulge in
The man you consider fool probably
has a similar opinion of you.
All is not gold that glitters in the
prospectus of a mining syndicate.
Unless a woman is pretty in her tears
she should do her crying in secret
Writer'S cramp is more likely to be
found in the stomach than in the wrist.
OF the various school exercises the
small boy prefers the kind he gets dur
ing recess.
Until a man has passed through the
furnace he never knows how much
dross is in his composition
Some men are so busy trying to avoid
work that they have no time to earn
bread for their families.
Many women think they can do moth
ing without a husband. only to find
when they get one they can do nothing
with him.
An Ohio widow refused to marry a
man because he wore a wig, although
he was a millionaire. Her excuse was
that in case of a family row there would
be no fun in snatching him bald-headed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
TO SUSTAIN GOEBEL.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 2-Specials to the
Enquirer from numerous points in Ken
lucky report the tender of troops, if
needed, to sustain the Goebel govern
ment None of the offers has been ac-
cepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

''The Black Patti Troubadours" will
be at the Crawford theater for a mat
inee and evening performance Satur-
day. The company is said to include
some of the best colored talent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
90 observe Lincoln,a Birthdau.

Newton, Feb. 1.-The G. A. r. posts Of
this city have appointed a committee to
prepare a programme in honor of Lin
coins birthday. 1t will be rendered on
the 18th, and it is expected to be quite
a patriotic affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

The United States mints coined over
two million silver dollars last month.
The white metal fares about as well as
It did under the Bland law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Perhaps 1t viii be decided to let Coin
Harvey and Prof. ]. Lawrence Laugh
lin fight out the currency issue this
year while the remainder of the country
discusses trusts and territorial expan-
sion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

The British have become so accus-
toned to retiring that they are even
talking Of Withdrawing from thu Clay
-Bulwer treaty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Bourke Cochran is still seeking dill
gently for way back into the Bryan
camp without rebuilding the bridges
which he destroyed when he left it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

The terms offered to the New York
World and Bourke Cochran are like
those Of Otis to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
and unconditional surrender
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Before President Mckinley honors a
requisition from Kentucky for troops
perhaps he will want to be certain as
regards who is governor of that state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

It is not improbable that the British
will soon forget Majuba hill in remem-
bering Spion Kop. if they have not al
ready done so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.I
A frozen water pipe is the real test
in the Don't Worry club.
Dom Paul Kruger has his face COW
cred with moss, but that doesn't tndi-
cate anything.
It is dangerous to laugh at a mans
joke; he will come around every time
he gets new one.
Very few men over fifty can wear
lot of hair on their face and not cause
a suspicion that they never see a wash
basin.
A friend is a man you like better
every time you see him; an enemy is a
man you hate worse every time you
see him.
Some young men spend so much on
theater tickets when they are in love
that they have nothing left with which
to go to keeping house.
There is only one boy in Atchison
wearing curls, ant the boys father is
protesting vigorously, with prospects
of a visit to the barber shop.
If some prominent woman would
resolve to set an example in common
sense to other women, what lot of
good she could accomplish in this COM
munity.
It is unfortunately and unjustly the
case that a woman hanging out a wash
on a cold day is more apt to get pneu-
monia and die. than the woman gos-
siping in the cold over the back fence.
Three merchants met at lunch to-
day, and in comparing notes found
that every one employed clerks who
occasionally got too sick to work, but
ut 4I,ar, Aa--e nd io-
in the evening Of the same day.
The average mans environments
consist of a, chair at a table, a bed, and
a chair at d desk. with a family thrown
in Environment" applies to a mans
surroundings as well as a woman's,
but this is not generally admitted.
In an Atchison home recently a dog
was mercifully -chloroformed and put
out of it's misery, and a man, who is
fatally i'll, and who has been suffering
intense agony for months. was put
under new treatment in hopes of pro-
longing his suffering a little longer.
Why treat the dog better than the
man?
An Atchison girl who has always
had plenty of money to spend on nom
sense, is in love with a preacher who
gets only $500 a year Here is a situa-
ton for the late E. P. Roe. Scoffers
do not believe that if she marries the
man she will become a contented Chris
tian unless her father continues her
allowance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Perhaps the Beers are related to the
Kentuckians. There appears to have
been enough water for them on Spion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

One OF the worst features Of Boer
success would be that the Transvaal
style OF whiskers might become fash
fouable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Broadhurst's clever farce, 'FVyhy
Smith Left Home" will be the attrac-
ton at the Crawford theater next Tues
day night. 1t will be followed by
What Happened to Jones' Wednes-
day night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

II the grounding comes out in Lady
smith he stands a good chance to be
shot,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

You can always tell when a girl thinks
she is in love by her going around all
the time acting like the sun had shone
on her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

The Hanson operate company will be
heard in an excellent programme at the
Grand opera house Tuesday night It
will include selections from both grand
and light operas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02
BACHELoR BUTToNs.

CFrom the New York Press1
No woman ever yet refused to marry
a man unless he let her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Women may have cigars named after
them, but most of the new diseases are
named after men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

When a man spends so much buying
drinks for all his friends that his wife
can't keep the children dressed prop
erly, it is said that his heart is in the
RIGHT r11aoP -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

It is dangerous to laugh at a mans
joke; he will come around every time
he gets a new one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Very few men over fifty can wear
lot of hair on their face and not cause
a suspicion that they never see g. wash
basin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Many women think they can do moth
ing without husband, only to find
when they get one they can do nothing
with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Marriage is like most other good
things-it's mighty easy to get too much
of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

A friend is a man you like better
every time you see him; an enemy is a
man you hate worse every time you
see him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

IFrom the Atchison Globe.I
A frozen water pipe is the real test
in the Don't Worry club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Some men are so busy trying to avoid
work that they have no time to earn
bread for their families.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Some young men spend SO much on
theater tickets when they are in love
that they have nothing left with wi14ch
to go to keeping house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Dom Paul Kruger has his face COW
cred with moss, but that doesn't tndi-
cate anything.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

There is only one boy in Atchison
wearing curls. ant the boys father is
protesting vigorously, with prospects
of a visit to the barber shop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Until a man has passed through the
furnace he never knows how much
dross is in his composition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

If some prominent woman would
resolve to set an example in common
sense to other women, what a lot Of
good she could accomplish in this COM
munity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

The average mans environments
consist of a chair at a table, a bed, and
a chair at d desk. with family thrown
in. Environment applies to a mans
surroundings, as we'll as a woman's,
but this is not generally admitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

Three merchants met at lunch to-
day, and in comparing notes found
that every one employed clerks who
occasionally got too sick to work, but
who appeared at theaters and parties
in the evening Of the same day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

It is unfortunately and unjustly the
case that woman hanging out a wash
on a cold day is more apt to get pneu-
monia and die, than the woman Cos
siping in the cold over the back fence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-02

OF the various school exercises the
small boy prefers the kind he gets dur
Ing recess.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-05-04
Eastwaro Ubrouob the RocRr
les.

The traveller, tourist or business man
is wise when he selects the Rio Grande
Western Railway Great Salt Lake
Route for his route to the East It is
the only trans-continental line passing
directly through Salt Lake City, and in
addition to the glimpse it affords of
the Temple City, the Great Salt Lake
and the picturesque Salt Lake and Utah
Valleys, it offers the choice of three
distinct routes through the mountains
and the most magnificent scenery in
the world. Double daily train service
and through Pullman and Tourist
sleeping cars between Los Angeles.
San Francisco, Denver and Chicago.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, of
each week, Pullman Tourist cars are
run from Los Angeles to Boston via
Chicago without change
For pamphlets descriptive of the
Great Salt Lake Route, write T. A..
WADLEIGH, General Passenger Agent,
Salt Lake City.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1900-05-04
I'LL TIE WY.

Not only from Denver, but ALL
THEwAY, from Nevada, Oregon, Ida.
no and Utah the Union Pacific gives
its patrons the luxury of a Buffet
Smoking and Library Car contain
ing Barber Shop and choice collec-
ton ofcurrent literature. No other
line West of Colorado has this ele-
CANT service which is so greatly ap-
preciated by all experienced travel
ers. Buy your tickets to all points
east via Union Pacific, thereby gain.
ing the advantage of quickest time
and best service. H. M. Clay,
General Agent, Salt Lake City.