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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15

directing the flank movement from
Weenen. The officials are inclined to
credit the report that the British have
crossed the Tugeia river in that direc-
tion, although there is no confirmation
of the report and altogether there is a
more hopeful feeling in official circles.
There is little news of Importance
from elsewhere. Gen. F'rench'S forces
FOUNDER to the summit of the steep,
rocky Coles Kop, a thousand feet above
the surrounding plain and January II,
they successfully routed aBoer camp on
the plain three miles away from
StormStrOOm
An interesting item of news is that
three hundred Beers escort1ng a party
OF reapers have successfully garuered
all the crops within two miles OF the
colonial camp at Birds river, the
British force being too weak to inter-
fere.
A dispatch from Pretoria says the
federal forces recommended lombard
ment of Mafeking during the morning
of Friday, January 12
A partial development of the govern
ment referred to in these dispatches
January u, but by no means the main
objective hinted at can be recorded to-
day in the formation of a strong COM
mittee of South Africans and ex-offi-
Gals with Lord Loeb, the former gov
ernor of Cape Colony and British high
commissioner as president. The object
IS the femedylnS OF the QefectS OF the
war Office. When the war Office sane
toned the formation of n corps of,
South Africans acquainted with the to-
biography of the country and the Dutch
and Kaffir languages, the committee
insisted that they must choose their
own officers. The war office demurred,
but the committee pointed out that the
South Africans were cognizant of the
dangers in the campaign and were not
going out to be led to slaughter like
sheep and the officials yielded. Conse-
quently prominent South Africans,
crack shots and acquainted with every
stream and kopje are flocking to join
the contingent.
AS prominent enlisted man said to
the representative of the Associated
Press: I'VE are not going to fight for
promotion or the Victoria cross. We
simply want to meet the Beers on their
own ground and according to our own
methods Our object is to defeat the
enemy and not splendid but useless
risks -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
REESE RELEASED.
Federal Judge Williams Re-
ceiVes a Severe Rebuke.
Exceeded His Authority By
Sending Miner to Jail.
WAS NO INFRACTION.
Order of Injunction Not Violated
by Reese.
Did Not Apply to the Official of
Miners Union.
WAS NO INFRACTION

The opinion of Judge Thayer, of the
United States court of appeals at st.
Louis, in the habeas corpus action to
release John P. Reese. who was com
mitted to Jail at Fort Scott by Federal
Judge Williams for contempt of court
in violating the injunction granted By
Judge Williams against the striking
miners some time ago, was received in
Topeka today by George F. Sharitt,
clerk of the federal court, and was de-
livered this afternoon by Judge Hook.
The decision orders the release of Reese
and is a victory for the miners. The
contention of Reese's attorneys that the
injunction under which he was impris-
oned for addressing striking miners did
not apply to him is upheld by Judge
Thayer.
Last October during the coal miners
strike in southeastern Kansas Judge
Williams enjoined anyone from inter-
fering in any way with the men at work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
ONE MORE WEEK.
And Lake Michigan Water Will
Flow Cnimpeded to the
Gulf.

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Connection between
the main channel OF the big drainage
canal and the Chicago river was com
pleted to-day by the dredging out of
the dam at Western avenue and the
water of the river was turned into the
main canal for the first time No for
NAL ceremonies marked the completion
of the work. 1t is expected that the
gates at Lockport will be finally raised
Saturday, as the work in the canal be-
low that point and the formal inspec-
tion and approval will have been con-
pleted by that time and the waters of
Lake Michigan will then flow unim-
peded toward the Mississippi. 1t is
probable that from now until Satur-
day the current in the Chicago river
will tend toward the lake again, and
that until the locks are raised the
drinking water of Chicago will be con-
taminated by sewage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
NJ. HEERY,
L. D. EVERSOL
;f4,1

The above notice indicates briefly that
there is trouble in store for the city
health officers. The pest house is at
Fourth Avenue hotel on East Fourth
street. The establishment of this pest
house in this thickly settled neighbor-
hood, has caused the people living in
that portion of the city, and those who
have daily business to and from that
part of town, to take the matter up
among themselves, and determine if
possible, whether anything can be done
to compel the city to move the pest
house to some other part of the city.
The residents of the east side of town
and nearly all of the business men loca-
ted there, as well as nearly all of the
Santa Fe ShOpmen, have signed petit
tiOns requesting the removal of the
pest house at once. These petitions,
which will contain the signatures of
about 1000 of the citizens of Topeka
will be presented to the city council at
their meeting tonight, and a committee
OF citizens will accompany the petitions
TO present them to the council and see
that they get fair play in the matter.
Said a Santa Fe shopman this morn
ing, who is instrumental in getting one
OF the petitions circulated and signed
We do not intend to let this matter
drop until we get the city council to
move that chickenpOx pest house to
some other part of the city, which is
not so thickly populated, or else have
them move it outside the citV limits
where the pest house properly belong.
This thing of havingfsa pest house for
the quarantining of chickenpox cases,
situated right in the heart of the city
where there are residences all around
it, and hundreds of working men and
people passing the house every day, is
not the right thing, as it is a continual
menace to the health of the citizens of
the city.
For several months past the people
living in the west part of town have
been raising a continual cry about the
location of the Salvation Army hospital.
They have made so much noise about
it that the city council took the matter
up, and have requested the hospital
moved. 1t did not move and the people
have continued to complain. Not very
long ago a. case of chickenpox existed
there and resulted fatally, and it is said
that the case was not quarantined, and
now the city council have taken the
matter of the moving of the hospital
in hand and have declared it a. nuisance
and are determined to move the institu-
tion outside the city limits"
Mr.. NJ. Heery says the people are
very much in earnest and are determ-
ined that this pest house shall not be
situated in a crowded portion of the
citV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
Director Merriam Resents In.
reference of Politicians.
Insists Upon Allowing Congress.
man Ridgely Some Prestige.
ASA SMITH NOT NAMED
His Appointment as Supervisor
Fails of Ratification.
Cy Leland and Senator Baker
Up In Arms.

1t is reported from Washington that
Director Merriam of the census bureau
has gained victory over the Kansas
politicians, including Senator Baker,
who, with the aid Of his friends noe
long ago upset the plans of Mr.. ade--
riaIn. However, Mr. Merriam did not
forget and seems at this time to haze
defeated the Kansans~
The particular victory which Mer-
riam seems to have gained at this time
is in securing the appointment of q
Democrat as census supervisor in tho
Third congressional district which is
represented by Congressman Ridgley.
When the time came for the selection
of the supervisors it was understood
that the Third should have a man Sc
lected by the representative in con-
gress. The Republicans, headed by Mr..
Leland and Mr.. Baker made a fight to
have all supervisors Republicans and
succeeded at the time in putting Mr..
Ridgley, and Senator Harris and their
candidates out of the race.
The victory achieved by the Kansans
was, of course. caused by higher pow
er overruling the authority of Mr. Mer-
riam, an affront which he did not for
get
The supervisor for the Third as select
ed by the Republicans was Asa Smith
OF Parsons. He was recommended along
with the other candidates by Senator
Baker but the appointment has been
held up. The report from Washington
indicates that Smith has been fixed per-
manently so far as this place is con-
cerned and that Senator Harris and Mr..
Ridgley have agreed upon ]. h Har-
locker of Girard who is to be commits
stoned
The Republicans are greatly excited
at the prospect of losing the patronage
in the Third furnished by the census
department and they will not give up
without fight. T. The influence Of the
state administration, the Republican
state committee, the national, committee
and the Republican congressman and
senator has been combined with a view
OF smashing the plans made by Direc-
tor Merriam.
1t has been the custom in the census
department to accord to the opposition
such patronage in the taking of the
census as may be assigned to a district
having a Democratic or Populist rep
resentative in congress This plan so
FAR as Kansas was concerned was once
upset by the politicians but Merriam
seems to have gotten the presidents
ear long enough to turn the upsetting
against the plans of the Kansas polite
ians.
The result of the fight which the poll
ticians viii renew against Merriam will
be watched with keen interest in all
parties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
PROHIBITION TICKET.
Rev. n. N. Butler Suggests Winfield
Man For Governor.

Rev. M. N. Butler predicts that the
Prohibitionists will nominate the fol-
lowing ticket this year:
For governor, Granville LoWther, of
Winfield.
For lieutenant-g governor, Frank Hol-
singer, of Rosedale.
For secretary of state, J.Willis Gleed,
of Topeka
For state treasurer, H. F. Douthart,
of Willis.
For state auditor, G. r. kirkpatrick,
OF Topeka.
For attorney general, NJ. v. B. Ben
nett, of Columbus.
Superintendent of instruction, Carl
Swensson, of Lindsborg
Congressman -at-large, James Kerr,
of Scandal
Insurance superintendent, J. T.
Merry, of Topeka.
State printer, a G. Carruth, of To-
peka-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
LONG FOR SENATOR.
More Evidence of a Deal IN I
lures.


There is no longer any doubt that
Senator Baker and Chester Long have
formed an alliance in the Seventh dis
trict, by the terms of which Long is to
be supported for United States senator
in 1903.
The most convincing proof of this
deal is found between the lines of an
interview given out by M. w. Sutton
at LeaVenWorth yesterday. Mr. Sutton
said:
Governor Stanley and Chester /.
Long will be renominated without op
position, but if the district remains the
same, territorially, it will claim the
long grass fellows do as they did be-
fore-try to get both positions-the
hatchet will, no doubt, be dug up, and
war paint will be in T=mand. The
short grass man loves thu 'ong grass
brother so long as he totes fair only"
This deal was fixed up at the Cope
land hotel some weeks ago, when Baker,
Long, Leland, Richards, Sutton and
others held a long conference.
BY this agreement Longs forces are
to support Baker this year for re-elec-
ton, the Baker people to return the
compliment when the time comes to
elect a successor to Senator Harris
which the Republicans hope viii be in
1903 Mr. Sutton, discussing the poll
tics of the Seventh, said:
The Seventh congressional district
so far as it relates to the Republican
party is divided into two distinct parts
The short and long grass sections.
During the time Sam r. Peters was in
congress and up to the session OF the
legislature of 1893, this distinction did
not exist The short grass counties
that year elected Republican represen-
tatives and saved the house to the Re-
publicans, while the long grass coun-
ties fell down and elected Popullst rep
resentative generally The short
prassers' stood to a man by Joseph Adys
q. long grass man. for the caucus nom-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
HURLEY CAN HAVE 1T.
New Mexico Superintendent May
Succeed Chas. Dyer.

The selection of a successor to Mr..
Charles Dyer as superintendent of the
western division of the Santa Fe has
not yet been made. 1t will probably be
several days before the matter will be
settled.
It is conceded that Superintendent
Hurley, of the New Mexico and Rio
Grande divisions, can have the place if
he wants it. The western division is
in point of Importance second to the
Chicago division, and under Mr.. Dyer
it has paid better than any other divi-
sion of the road. The appointment of
a. successor to Mr.. Dyer will probably
result IN a Encouragement to some eX-
tent of the division heads of the Santa
Fe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15

hnois to declare unreasonable the term
inal charge of 81 per car made on live
stock brought into Chicago, the report
says:
what is believed to be the dominant
consideration in the case namely that
if the through rate to Chicago was a
reasonable rate before Janary 1, 1894,
it became an unreasonable rate when
the 81 terminal charge was added on
that date. To make a reasona-
bic through hate represent less ser
vice than formerly and add on another
charge for the part of the service for
merly covered by the through rate
plainly may make the total charge un-
reasonable and that" the commission
SAYS, was true in this case"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
MIKE SUTTON'S PARTNERS.
Thomas Scates and Edward Driscoll
Members of the Firm.

The appointment of Ed Madison to
the judicial bench made a vacancy in
the law firm which he and Mike Sut-
ton organized some years ago.
A reorganization has been effected by
the terms of which Thomas A. Scates
and Edward Driscou put their names
on the shingle with that of Mr.. SUIT
ton.
Scates is the register of the United
States land office. Driscoll has long
been a stenographer in the Office of
Sutton and Madison. having been re-
Gently admitted to the bar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
The Worm Turns.

TFrom the Chicago News.1
sSyVas the sermon interesting this morn
ing. Henry?" asked Mrs. Peck, who had
been unable to attend church.
Most interesting sermon our pastor
ever preached" replied Henry
"Indeedr' said Mrs. p. What was the
text?''
Il can't recall the exact language" an
swered Henry, but it was something
in marriage in the other world"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
PEOPLE EXCITED.
Fourth Street Pest House Must
Be Moved.

There will be a meeting Of the citi-
zens of the Second ward held at the
Third Presbyterian church, Fourth and
Branner, on Tuesday evening at 7:30
O'Clock, to protest against the location
of a pest house on our principal busi-
ness street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
Killed ais I.andladv.

Bozeman, Mont, Jan. 15.-At Bel
grade. u miles west of here, Saturday
night Frank Rogers, a merchant. shot
and killed his 1andlady, Mrs. Eta Da-
Wis and then killed himself. Jealousy
and drink caused the deed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
Weather Indications

Chicago. Jan. 15.-For Kansas: Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday; cooler Tues
day: uortherly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15
Attention Arions.

Grand Concert and Ball Wednesday
Eve, Jan. 18th, 1900. All members cor
daily invited.
TRUSTEES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-15

require the petitioners discharge, and it
is so ordered
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Continued on Sixth Page)
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
ShapeIy
Married w omen

ent the preserves
s n 5ynmey OF form MoLHsss rsIEsD AVE-
R e,eF through This critical period without pain
mas gone 1. i} them Sold by all druggists a. bottle
will be
fras to any address by THE BaAnFIRLD
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
BERKELEY news and ADVERTISEMENTS

satisfaction. See their advertisement
in this issue. " e &c
MT. Dougherty will begin his annual
clearing sale January rs, and Will turn
his stock into cash in fifteen days. See
advertisement.
Mr.. Berkeley is going to give specials
this week Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday polished rockers; Thursday.
Friday and Saturday, fancy toilet sets.
see advertisement for particulars.
The statement in Saturdays issue to
the effect that the GUNNER Lumber
Company had secured the cuts OF the;
Hampton Lumber Company, OF Hamp-
ton. Va. and the Roper Lumber Com
pany, of Elizabeth City, ". c., was in
correct. The former referred to the In
dustrial Works OF Hampton and the
latter to the D. w. Roper Co., of Eden
ton, N. c. Also the statement that the
company, handled forty-slx million feet
OF lumber last year was incorrect, the
amount being largely in excess Of that
figure. 80
The young peoples societies OF the
CHESTNUT Street NJ. e. Church have ar
ranged for series of addresses to be
given at the Chestnut Street Church. to
take place Friday evening. January the
18th, February I'd and February 18th.
The speakers are Rev a. Coke Smith.
D. D.. Rev. II. L. Johnson, D. D., and
Rev. George Z. Booker
The Monticello Eating House. In,
South Norfolk. which has been closed
for several months. was opened again,
Yesterday under the management of
Messrs. Myers & Layton.
Mr. John Baker. who has been visit
ing his sister, Mrs. c. C. Dustian. in
south Norfolk. for several days. left
Yesterday for Baltimore, Md. where
ne VIII spend several days with .rela
ives before returning to his home in
PENNSYLVANIA 80
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
has never declared 1t did not possess
THE MINORITY REPORT.

The minority report Is signed by
Mr. Littlefield. Republican, of Maine.
and Mr.. DeArmond. Democrat. of Mis-
souri,. 1t says In part:
Assuming that Mr.. Roberts has been
and is now n polygamist, with plural
wives, and the House of Representa-
tives Is for that reason of the opinion
that he ought not to be member
thereof, what course should 1t rightful-
ly pursue under the Constitution. the
supreme law OF the land-exclude him
or expel him? If he is to be excluded.
1t must be because he is for such rea-
son legally ineligible or disqualified
Inc purpose Is to consider the question
OF constitutional right, not Of power, as
IL is conceded that the House has the
power to exclude. with or without rea-
son, right or wrong The exercise OF
such power, without constitutional
warrant, would simply be brute force,
tyrannous exercise Of power, unre-
Viewable by any tribunal"
AFTER citing the constitutional provi-
SION as TO the qualifications of a Rep
resentative In Congress, the report pro-
ceeds: .
POWER OF THE HOUSE.
This House. by its independent ac-
ton, cannot make n law for any pur-
pose. The adding by this House act
ing alone, of qualification not es-
tapilshed by law, would not only be n
VOCATION of both the Constitution and
the law, but it would establish most
dangerous precedent, which could hard
" iali to return to plague the in
ventor.'"
me report concludes as follows:
small partisan majority might
iender the desire to arbitrarily exclude,
by q majority vote, in order TO more
securely intrcnch itself in power ire
sistible. Hence its exercise is CON
trolled by legal rules. In case Of ex-
puision, where the requisite two-thirds
can be had. the motive for the exercise
OIL arbitrary power no longer exists. as
two.thirds partisan majority is suffi-
cient for every purpose. Hence expul-
SION SION mas been safely left to the discre-
ton OF the House. and the safety of the
members does not need the protection
OF legal rules.
we believe that Mr.. Roberts has the
iegai constitutional right to be sworn
IN as Il member, but the facts are such
that we further believe the House in
the exercise OF its discretion. is NOT
only Justified, but required by every
proper consideration involved. to exnej
MN promptly after he becomes n mem
ber." -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-21
Miss Blanche Barry Holds
Charming Function.
. hreo Times BursIarixed -Cum,ncr
comrn"y's Provrc,s scrie. Of All
dresses Arranged for Hriefm on-
tio", Pcraonal ana o,hermi.e.

Thursday evening Miss Blanche
Barry entertained u few friends in a
most charming manner. the occasion
being her birthday. Progressive euchre
was played and Miss Bessie Ferebee
won the first prize. Hon. r.. A. Mccoy
carried OF the honors among the gem
iemen. The consolation prizes were
Drawn by MIR. Harry Keeling and Miss
Grow, the BOBBY being awarded to DR..
a.. l. wilson. The artistic hand
painted tally cards made pretty souve-
mrs. After the game Al dainty and
elegant supper was served. The deco
ratlonS We're slnilaN, wink carna tions,
and pink ribbons. The birthday cake.
pink and white. in the shape of n ring.
was surrounded by pink cumbersome
,or each anniversary. After supper
oancing was INDUCED in till late hour.
among the guests We're Mr. and Mrs.
watts Martin, DR.. and Mrs. a. Il. Will
son. Miss Grow. Miss Coggln, Mr..
Minor, of Norfolk: Miss Ferebec. Of
camden y. c.; Miss Scott, Miss Jennie
scott. Miss Corey, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
10Y. MIR. j. Morgan, Mr.. Ferebee, Mr..
i\eellnS. MIR. Old, of Berkeley; Mr.. Sale
of fredericksburg.
Mr. w. III. Lanes saloon, in South
ropoed of quite n quantity OF cigars
ana liquors and small sum of MONEY
tnat was left in the place when il was
crossed Inc extent Of the loss is not
hnown. but is thought to be heavy.
ne entrance was made by picking the
LOCK on the front door. This makes
the third time his place has boon
broken open within the past twelve
months
fhe sawmill of the GUNNER Lumber
Company shut down last Saturday
hisht ior about two weeks, in which to
give The machinery q general over
nuui.ns' me mill made very large
az. For me year 1899. the average per
'eet' perhaps the largest daily average
eyer made by any mill in the South, !
Mr.. John w. Jones. our popular con
tractor, Is pushing the work on the nov
church rapidly.
Ihei schooners Henry D. NAV and
Jennie N. Huddell sailed yesterday from
the Norfolk and Southern / railroad
wharvcs, lumber laden, bound for New
York. Several other large vessels are
expected daily to load carg,es of lum-
Der for the same port.
capt 5. j. Furnlss has returned from
4 trip to Annapolis. Md.
Mrs David A. Cox. of Currituck. n.
g. is the guest of the family Of Mrs.
T. L. Cox, on Liberty street.
The naval yacht siren" will go out
TO the Capes and return today.
When you need anything in their
line call on the following advertisers:
Messrs. Cannon Bros, large stock
OF coal; Mr.. G. G. Cabler. first class
bread; MIR. III. l.. Edwards, bicycles
and graphophones
Messrs. Steele & Peele have opened a
wheelwright and general repair shop.
and also making n specially of horse
shoeing. They have iirst-class arrange
ments for doing work ana guarantee