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The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

he came to our town said a travelling
man from Kansas City at the National
Didn't you ever hear the storyg Wen,
1 have heard the old policemen IN nay
town tell about 1t several times 1t was
during some kind of a blowout. don't
remember now just what the occasion
was, but people from all the adjoining
towns We're pouring in to see the IurR
and the crowd and among them was the
chief Of police from Topeka He did
not intend to stay long, and did not take.
fore going down. He was dressed in
his uniform and had his badge pinned
on his breast. He had got off the train
and was walking up Union avenue when
ne saw two men fighting in an alley.
Inc po1ceman'S instinct was too strong
for him, so he rushed up to them and
succeeded In parting them before they
mad done each other much damage 1t
and then he told them that he was
really not a member of the Kansas City
force and had no right to arrest them,
and that If they would promise to be
good he would not call a policeman He
looked very severe, and gave them
sharp talk. They promised that they
would go quietly about their business
II he would say nothing about their
little disagreement, SO he let them go
and they We're quickly out Of sight.
The Chief was feeling good over his first
adventure Of the day, and he was think
ing that 1t would not be a bad incident
to relate when he got home, and maybe
he might tell the chief of the Kansas
City. police about 1t, just to show him
that he was not afraid of the Kansas
City toughs. 1t occurred to him that 1t
was about time to go up town, so he
felt for his watch and found 1t missing
1t was a valuable gold watch and high
ly priced as it was present but it was
gone, and 1t flashed in the chiefs mind
that the fighters had touched him. He
told of the affair to the Kansas City
police, but it was not in the spirit that
he had intended telling of the adventure.
Kansas City police still tell about it"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
BIG TIME COMING.
Arrangements For Twentieth Century
Ball Nearly Completed.

The arrang are all completed for
the Twentieth Century Inaugural fete
next Monday night. No expense has been
spared in working out every detail of the
great social and historical event of the
season. The entertainment from o'clock
until $50; the refreshments, the decora-
tions, the music, the midnight ceremony,
the dancing and all the little details for
the evening have been worked out and
the close Of the nineteenth century will
witness the grandest event ever under
taken in the west.
Tickets are now on sale to those hold
Ing invitations at Stansfield's, Woolver-
toms, Moores, Kellam's and Arnold's-
Parties who have been overlooked in the
matter of Invitations should not hesitate
to call for them. They ought to realize
that the invitation committee has had a
vast amount of work to do and has una
voidably missed some names. The ball
cony tickets can be secured in advance
al the above places at 25 cents. Single
tickets emitting the holder to all the
privileges of the first floor are on sale at
81 each The names of all those who at
tend win be handsomely engrossed in al
phabetical order and placed in the State
Historical society for the inspection of
future generations. A canopy from the
sidewalk to the front entrance will be
placed for the accommodation of guests.
The entertainment portion of the pro-
gramIne will commence promptly at
o'clock and the first notes of the grand
march will be sounded at $3.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
NEED LAND IMPORTATION.
State Auditor Cole Has Plan to
Help Immigration.

State Auditor Cole will ask the Iegisla-
ture to enact a law providing for reports
from county clerks to the auditor showing
the amount of land stin owned by the
state
The necessity of such a law was dis
covered today K NJ. J. Heina. New
York city, wrote to Governor Stanley ask
ing for information to the location and
price of land now obtainable in the state.
The purpose is to establish a colony of
Finlanders in the state. direct from the
grand duchy on the north of Russia.
In the years past the Finlanders enjoyed
a separate government, but Russia ex-
tended her domains and absorbed the
country. There was much trouble there
after, ending in an edict that the Fin
landers might enjoy their own religion.
Now it seems that new edict has gone
out which deprives the Finlanders of the
opportunity to continue as Professionals,
which is responsible for what Dr. Heina
says will be a general exodus from that
country to this"
The county clerks have. the informa ton
which the governor desired the auditor
to furnish. In the absence of reports
from them the state departments cannot
furnish such information as is asked for
in this case.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
DEFENDS THE TURKS.
DR.. Angel Discusses the Failure to
Get q Treaty.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 27.-Immediately
after Peter White, of Marquette. Mich,
had called the first meeting of the six
teenth annual session of the American
Historical association to order today in
the absence of President Eggleston, dis
cussion of 1.-The Crusades and the east, .
was taken up. Prof. George L. Burr
Of Cornell university was the first
speaker with a paper on THE year one
thousand and antecedents of the cru
sade."
He was followed by Prof. Oliver J..
Thatcher of the University of Chicago,
on Critical work on the sources of the
first crusade
President James B. Angel of the Uni
versity of Michigan, ex-minister to Tur
key. read a paper on THE Capitulation
in Turkey"
DR.. Angel reviewed the history of the
capitulations of Turkey to foreign pow
ers. from 1853 to the present time, dur
ing which, he said, France had an ex-
ceptional advantage there. Referring to
the trouble between the United States
and Turkey in getting a proper treaty
signed, DR.. Angel said the Turks claim
ed that while four treaties had been
submitted, an authentic translation of
none of them had been submitted. DR..
Angel said he believed there was much
truth in the claims of the Turks.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
TALKED OUT OF 1T.
Topeka Couple Decided to Get
Married but Did Not.

That the course OF true love never did
run smooth a pair of Topeka youngsters
are willing to believe They went away
Christmas to be married, the journey
being made to the home of the young
mans parents at Ottawa.
John Anthony, a clerk in the Santa
Fe offices, is the young man in the case
Santa Walker is the bride that was to
have been.
When young Anthony and little Miss
Walker, full of hopes and plans for their
future happiness arrived at the home
Of the expectant groom's father, George
Anthony the expected paternal blessing
was denied. The young people were
talked to and argued with. They were
prevailed upon to abandon their pro-
posed marriage and return to Topeka
At last they consented, being talked out
out of the notion. it is said, and re-
turned to this city.
Mr.. Anthony, father of one of the
principals, is in Topeka today to get
to the bottom of the affair. His con-
cern now is to learn whether the young
people may not have stolen a march and
are already married. Miss Walker be-
longs to a well known and highly re-
Epectad family.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

One of the Philadelphia sugar rehners,
who formerly sold out to the sugar
trust. is to build a big Independent
plant A new sheet steel competitor is
announced almost daily The United
States Rubber company declares that it
Is tired of holding up the umbrella
for rival concerns, and has found them
so numerous that it win declare war.
A $3,OO0 600 rival to the glucose combina-
ton is announced, and so on. This leads
the Pittsburg Dispatch to ask: IF the
purpose of the trusts is to make prices
cheaper by superior economy and or
ganization why should that invite new
capital into the business? How can the
United States Rubber company be hold
ing the umbrella, much more getting
tired of doing so, if its trust organiza-
tion makes its cost of production and
handling cheaper than In the case of
any of these misguided persons who in
sist on going into the business?''
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.
TFrom the Philadeiphia Press.l

CF-om the Philadelphia Press.l
He is a quaint. old-fashioned gentle
man in high collar and a quaint, old
fashioned cravat, and DE dimes four
times a week in a centrally located rest
aurant. where walters in evening dress
serve ingerbowls with your checks.
Whenever the old gentleman appears
in the palm-veiled doorway certain
waiter detaches himself from the group
Of ebony-hued servitors IN the back OK
the room and hurrfes to help him shed
his overcoat and to get settled comfor-
tably at table.
The old gentleman scorng the bill Of
fare The waiter seems to know in
stinctfvely what things to bring for the
whtte-haired guests .delectatiOn. With
an almost fostering care he tiptoes about
the table throughout the meal. antici-
pating the diners slightest wish even 70
the extent OF sailing the purce and cary
ing the meats into mouth-size portions.
The ruler Of seven principalitiea az his
royal meal could not be better attended.
Dinner over. the waiter brings the old
gentlemans hat helps him on with his
overcoat, places the gold-headed cane in
his hand and bows him out
For months the patrons OF the restau-
rant have watched the pretty formalty
that always attends the old gentleman'a
visits And In all Of these months they
have seen no tip pass from the guest
to the dusky waiter and no indication
that the waiter notices the omission.
Jim said patron to the waiter one
Just an old friend OF de family, sah."
said Jim
The pretty cashier knows all about
Jim and his family friend.
One day, about a year ago, two gen.
tlemen took seats at Jim's table. All
through the meal Jim listened to their
conversation.
Amt you gemmen from de Souf2" he
asked as he held the match Tor his
guests cigars.
The older man at the table nodded.
I thought So" said Jim. I'm from
de Souf, too. Mout you gemmen come
from Car'liny2''
Yes. The gentlemen came from Caro-
hna-South Carolina, to be exact
Oars Whar I was born" said Jim
Down below Spartanburg bout a mile
Indeed" said the old gentleman be-
coming interested.
Yes, sab. Ny mother used to b'lOna
to ole Mr.. LangdOn. Her an me an my
brother came North when de wah broke
out"
What was your mothers name 2''aslc-
ed the old gentleman.
Mary Liza, sab.
Him." mused the old gentleman. I
used tc own a Mary Eliza down there
She had two boys, I think. one named
Alex, other named Jim. Big yaller wo-
man, she was. and the best cook on the
far side of Richmond"
The waiter nearly dropped a decanter
in his excitement.
What's the matter, you black
hound asked the old gentleman. with
more kindness in his voice than in his
words.
Mullins de Inattah, sab" said the
waiter only Use Jim"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
PLAQUE CLAIMS.
Gov. Dole viii Recommend That
They Be Paid.

Washington, Dec. 27.-It Is expected
that Governor Dole of Hawaii will make
recommendation to the Hawaiian leg
islature which meets in February for the
settlement of the claims Of Chinese and
Japanese growing out Of the destruc-
ton of their property at Honolulu at the
time OF the bubonic plague outbreak. II
appears that the Chinese claims are less
than was at first estimated and that the
tota of japanese and Chinese claims is
approximately 1900, 900.
The Chinese government has not been
In condition of late to exert pressure
In behalf of the claims Of it's citizens
but the Japanese authorities have been
actively looking out for the losses sus-
tanned by their countrymen and now
seems to be in a fair way Of securing 8
partial or entire remuneration. Governor
Dole suggested a short time ago that the
matter be referred to the Hawaiian leg
islature and this was approved by the
officials here as the best means Of ad-
1ustment- It is probable however. that
Governor Dole's recommendation will be
considerably below the face value OF the
claims There appears to be little doubt
that the legislature win authorize a set
tlRmeOf
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
Complications in caserta's Marriage


The Count and Countess Caserta look
forward TO the wedding of their second
son, Prince Charles, with the Princess
of Asturias taking place toward the end
of January. Their eldest son, who was
also brought up in Spain, married not
long ago the Princess Marie Of Bavaria,
granddaughter Of the Grand Duchess
Eliza beth, mother of Queen Christina,
and daughter of the Este Modena Prin-
cess whom English Jacobites call Mary
III. The father Of Prince Charles claims
to be king of Naples. Should he go to
the wedding the Italian ambassador
cannot, our Paris correspondent says.
attend it, unless the count meanwhile
formally valves his claim. There is an
example in his own family of renuncia-
ton on the basis of a pension from the
Italian government. The duke Of Aquila
accepted King Humbert both as de jure
and de facto sovereign of Naples in re-
turn for a. pension of 4400 a year. In
following this example the count of Ca
serta would free the Spanish govern
ment from an embarrassing situation
in regard to Victor Emmanuel III.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
ONE REWARD OF CURIOSITY
[From De ChIeago Journal.l

Near the town Of Baku IN the Rus
sian Caucasus, are several tracts Of
land whereon no cattle would feed al
though they were covered with unusual
~ rich herbage. The superatitIous
peasantry declared that an evil spirit
had bewitched the meadows IN ques-
ton. By and by there happened along
a practical. matter-o Euglishnnan
who started to investigate the phenome-
non. He quickly discovered that al
though the grass was undoubtedly rich
and succulent. 1t tasted strongly OF par
afin. a substance the flavor OF which IS
intensely repugnant to nearly all anil
mails. but especially 50 TO cattle. Such
was the origin OF the discovery OF the
BalSu petroleum deposits - denoeita
which have already yielded millions of
pounds worth Of oil. and which show
no signs of becoming exhausted
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
niaolaina Resnonsibilltv.

The Hague, Dec. 27.-On the reassem-
bling of the senate today. Senator Regens
disclafmed on behalf of the house. all
responsibility for the letter of the pres
ident of the senate to Mr.. Kruger, Dc
cember z. In so doing the senator point
ed out that the senate merely authorized
the president to express sympathy with
Mr. Kruger. In the letter alluded to
above the president of the senate of The
Netherlands, expressed approval of "the
noble purpose of Mr.. Kruger in at
tempting to put stop to the unjust
war forced on him in such barbarous
manner" and expressing the hope that
it win result in the independence of the
republics being assured forever
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
FAITH IN CONGRESS-.
Chairman Hull Thinks Army Bill
Will GO Through.

Washington. Dec. 27.-Representative
HUI, chairman OF the house committee on
mil1tarY affairs, apparently does not
share the fear expressed in some quarters
that the army reorganization bill will fail
at this session of congress and that a
makeshift temporarily continuing the
present provisional army will have to be
resorted to. He was at the White house
today IN conference with the president
and Senator Allen regarding some Iowa
appointments and stated his perfect con-
ndence IN the speedy enactment of the
army bill.
Il have canvassed the situation in the
senate, said he, "and I believe that the
dinerences between the parties on the
measure will be adjusted within week
after the bill goes to conference"
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Chicago Chronicle: There is some
reason to doubt whether the ends of
justice will be furthered by Mr.. Cud-
ahy's offer Of $25.O0O reward for the ar
rest of the men who kidnapped his son.
Already there are Indications that per-
fectly innocent men may be railroaded
to the penitentiary or lynched in order
that unscrupulous detectives may claim
the reward. The thing has been done
before and the temptation offered by the
heavy reward is a strong one.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Mr.. Cleveland has divulged another
secret which would have been more well
come to Democrats before election. He
now declares that he did not vote for
Mckinley. What his party wanted was
that he should say two months ago that
he would not vote for the Republican
candidate
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
Pneumonia Prevented.

Among the tens of thousands who have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
years, to our knowledge. not single case
has resulted in pneumonia Thos Whit
field & Co.. $40 Wabash avenue, Chicago,
one of the most prominent retail druggists
in that city, in speaking of this. SAYS:
I'VE recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for la grippe in many cases. as it
not only gives prompt and complete re-
covery. but also counteracts any tendency
of la. grippe to result in pneumonia" For
la 6v a DRUGGISTS
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
Welcoming the Soldiers

Winnipeg Man, Dec. 2T.-Thousands OF
citizens stood in the chilly b . Is two
hours today awaiting the arrival of sol
dierS from South, Africa The welcome at
the railroad station was most enthusiast
tic. An immense procession was formed
to Holy Trinity church. where brief serv-
Ices were conducted. Luncheon followed
at the drill hall. during which the mayor
Sir Charles Tupper, Hon. Hugh John Nc
Donald. Chief Justice kfllam and others
delivered addresses. Tonight a grand
hall and concert viii be held.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
QUAKER REFLECTIONS


IFrom the Philadelphia Record1
Glue should be sold by the stick.
It's only natural for a bright man to
reflect
One way to get rid of creditors is to
pay them.
The man who owns an oil well has the
fat Of the land.
Trimming the Christmas tree trims
many mans pocketbook.
It's funny if the fight Of time can't be
arrested that anybody can stop a min
THE man who thinks he can do it all, .
says the Manayunk Philosopher, gen
orally never tries to do any of It."
Were you thinking Of suicide when I
saw you on the slot machine today?''
queried the Simple Mug. "Suicide?" re-
peated the Wise Guy. Yes doing a
weigh with yourself
The new boarder had been three weeks
landlady. with great delicacy. for my
dodgers to pay as they CO. aiOh, that's
all right" he replied affably, '.I'm not
going for long time"
'It would be better IL you'd hold still
sir suggested the barber. Amt you
afraid of me cutting your throat No. .
answered the victim, with another lurch.
not as long as you use that razor
certain love-stricken young Mr..
Caught a girl meath the holly and kr.
And then he got mad
1t was really too bad
Wnsn he found 1t was only his ST.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
AN INSURANCE CHANGE.
John C. Stanton Resigns as State
Manager For Equitable.

John G. Stanton, jr.s state manager for
the Equitable Life Insurance association,
has resigned. Two managers have been
appointed to succeed him in charge of
the Kansas branch. They are Daniel F.
Cobb and Thos. H. McDeamon of St
Louis.
The change becomes effective January
/. Messrs. Cobb and McDeamon are ex-
effice in the Stormant mon h1,i1dine- in 3 few
days. Mr.. Stanton left the city Just be-
fore Christmas. going to New York city.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
soiatie Rheumatisnn Cured.

t. Wagner. wholesale druggist, Rich
rnond Va, says. 81 had fearful attack
Of Sciatie Rheumatism, was laid up al
most two months: was fortunate enough
to get Mystic Cure for Rheumatism This
cured me after doctors prescriptions had
failed to have any effect I have also
heard of fine results from others who have
used it, Sold by Swift & Holiday 5Z3
Kansas avenue, druggists. Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
Place Had Been Given out.

Washington. Dec. Representative
Southard (O-) called upon the president
today to urge the selection of a man
from the western division Of the northern
district of Ohio for the judgeship created
by an act of congress. passed just prior
to the adjournment of congress for the
holiday recess. It is understood. however,
that the president has offered the position
to a Cleveland lawyer. The latter, II IS
said, has not yet either accepted or de-
cIfned the proffer
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
British Move Against Boxers.

T1en Tsin, Dec. GA force of 100 Brit
ish troops. with two guns and a Maxim,
has gone to Yang Tsun to attack the box
ers In that vicinity and protect the rail-
way. The Germans and Japanese are
clearing the river of pirates from Taku
10 TNaT TSir
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

The Missouri Pacific will sell ticlxeta
December %. %. 24 25. 81 and January I,
between all points within 200 miles dis
trip with minimum Of so cents. Chill
dren between and u years half fare.
Tickets limited for return to January 2
Little Colds" neElected-thousands Of
lives sacrificed every year. DR. Woods
Norway Fine Syrup cures little colds
cures big colds. too. down 10 the verV
verge Of consumption
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Since vaccination is being brought in
to use to prevent 50 many Affections.
perhaps it might be tried effectually by
the government on West Point cadets
as a means OF warding off hazing.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
LOCAL MENTION.

Fred and Will Cooper. the coIored boys
convicted Of burglary, were sent to the
Reformatory in Hutchinson this morn
ing.
G. H. Thompson and Belle GODDARD were
married by Judge Dolman this morning.
w E. Wiltse, probate judge Of Os-
borne county. is in the city. The probate
judges of the state will meet tomorrow
in Judge DoImanss Office to organize a
state association.
The Kansas Hotel Keepers associa-
tfon will meet in Kansas City January
2 They viii reorganize the association
and viii take in all the hotel keepers in
Missouri who desire to join. The hotel
men Of Kansas City will entertain the
association and a good time is expected
by the members
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Mr.. Bryan is a wise fnancier. Be
fore starting a newspaper he secured a
farm on which probably he hopes to
make enough money 10 keep the news
paner going.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

On the Grand Canon of Arizona.
The Ladies' Music club has secured
Mr. n. NJ. Brigham. the celebrated lec-
turer, for the evening Of January 4, when
he will deliver his illustrated lecture or
the Grand Canon" 1t viii be given At
the First Christian church.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
Conntv Clerka Connine.

The County Clerks association of Kan
sas will meet in Topeka January 16 and II.
This will be the eighteenth annual meet
ing of the associat ation- The object of the
meeting is to secure legislatfo along lines
affecting county clerks. County Clerk
Wright, who is president of the associa-
ton, is sending out the notices of the
meeting TODAY
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Death of Lieut.. Slack.

washington. Dec. GA cablegram
from General Macarthur dated Manila.
received at the war department today.
announces the death Of First Lieut..
Walter T. Slack, Forty-seventh volun-
teer infantry, from dysentery.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Something like 100000 Englishmen fail
ed to get the plum pudding to which
they are accustomed at Christmas time
by reason of the fact that they were
playing hide and seek with the Beers in
South Africa.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
american PHYSICAL Society Meets.

New York, Dec. 27.-The second quarter
ly meeting of the American Physical So
ciety began in this city today. President
Henry A. Rowland presided. This So
ciety embraces nearly all of the professors
of physics in the leading universities of
the country and other SCIENTIFIC men
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

The main point of similarity between
the legislature of Porto Rico and those
of many states Of the Union. appears TO
be that in both nothing is accomplished
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

1t seems strange that the British con-
tinue to hunt the Beers when every
time they find them the queens soldiers
pay dearly for their success.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27

Perhaps Mr.. Sells viii charge the cost
of his divorce suit to the advertising ac-
count Of the show.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-27
HOLIDAY RATES
via seRock Island Route p

One fare for the round trip to points
within 200 miles, west of Missouri river.
Tickets sold Dec o. %, "a, 25. and 81,
1900. and Jan 1, 1901. Return limit, Jan.
2 1901