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The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-14
TO REQUIRE LICENSE.
Senator Trapp Preparing Bill Compel.
ling Competent Operators

wichita, kan, Dec 14.-State Senator
Trapp is preparing a bill making it
compulsory upon telegraphers to pass
an examination as to competency and
to secure a license, before they can do
railroad work in Kansas. The bill is
designed to prevent railroads In case
of strike from hiring students to take
the place of strikers.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-14
MR.. MERGAN HURT.
Second Ward Councilman Collides
With Glass in Making Gesture.

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''Now what was going to say, Dave"
Crashi
Councilman J. W. Morgan made an ora
torical gesture His left hand struck
something sharper than his desk in the
council hall. It was in the coach erecting
shop, Wednesday and Councilman d. w.
Myers had several panes of window glass
under his arm Foreman Mergans hand
suffered a deep and most painful cut in
consequence. across the third finger. Sew
eral stitches were required to close the
wound
The balance of what Councilman Mer-
gan proposed to say to Councilman Myers
is lost TO posterity.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-14
FRISCO CUT OFF,.
Cloud Burst Causes Great Loss
of Life and Property.

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 14-It is re-
ported here that a cloudburst occurred
in San Francisco, resulting in great loss
of life and much damage.
San Francisco is entirely cut off from
communication with all points outside.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-14
Queen Asks Kruger to Dinner.

The Hague. Dec. 14-Queen Wilhe1-
nina has invited Mr. Kruger and DR.
Leyds to dinner tonight
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-14
Weather Indications.

Chicago. Dec. 14-For Kansas: Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday; variable
winds
The Topeka state journal., 1900-12-14
Stood Nine For Acquittal and
Three For Conviction.
DISMISSED AT NOON.
Judge Shinn Discharges the
Men From Further Duty.
No Change in the Ballots From
First Opinions.
VIEWS OF THE JURORS.

Dying Statement of Mrs. Castle
Was Weak Evidence.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
Chaffee Recommends Withdrawal
of Troops,

New York.-A special from Wash
ington says:
Major General Chaffee has recon-
mended that the United States troops
now in China be withdrawn as soon as
all the Americans in Picking have
reached places of safety.
His cable dispatch advising this,
and accmulating evidences of lack of
harmony among the powers were the
main subjects of discussion at Fridays
cabinet meeting. The president and
all the members of the administration
are anxious to get the troops out of
China at the earliest possible date, but
it can be said on authority that there
will be no immediate withdrawal OF
American forces unless there is an
immediate change in conditions.
There is disposition in administra-
ton circles to believe the General
Chaffee's recommendation was based
on military considerations alone, and
that he did not take political condi-
lions into account when making it
though there is reason to think that
his dispatch was sent after a consul
tation with Minister Conger.
The withdrawal of American troops
will be considered permissible wheI
the restoration or order and obtain
| ing those guarantees for the protection
of American life and property contem
plated by Secretary Hays note O.
July 8 can proceed without their pres
ence. The withdrawal of the troop!
will be required if. through the decla
ration of war against China by one o.
more powers, a condition should arist
which would temporarily at least in
terfere with the accomplishment o
the objects which the United State
had in view in cooperating with othe
nations.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
"Honest Toe" Stuart.

San Francisco.-"Honest Joe" Stu
art, once king of gamblers On the
Comstock lode, when the great silver
mines were pouring out millions every
week, is dead here in the hospital
Stuart belonged to the small class of
high-rolling sports that Bret Harte
immortalized in John Oakhurst, and
to the day of his death his word was
as good as his bond. He was a Ten
nesseean, who crossed the Plains in
'49, and when the Comstock mines
were opened he established a gambling
palace in Virginia City, where Mackay,
Fair, Sharon and other millionaires
met him on equal terms, for they were
always sure of a square deal in his
place, and good sport.
He played larger limits at faro than
any one else, and at poker he sat with
men who had $4,000 in chips bee
them. He was generous, and gave
away several fortunes in charity, and
scores of unfortunate prospectors owed
their ultimate success to his aid. In
his last days he was penniless, but his
many friends contributed to his sup
port.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
Saving Himself.

Speaking of green reporters, Col. D.
G. Dodge, vice president of the Rio
Grande Western, upon the occasion of
his last visit here told story at the
expense of the fraternity that will bear
repeating. "Some time ago, after an
absence from Denver" he said, 81 was
approached by a young man whom l
had not seen before, to my recollection.
How are you, colonel? he said, by way
Of introduction. 4 have been sent
down to interview you
eyes 1 answered, what do you
want to know?"
"'Well, to tell you the truth, 1 don't
know myself answered the reporter
"'Well, that is strange l said. THE
Post man has been down here, and he
knew what to ask me, and l answered
him.
"'Well, tell me just what you told
him, and we will call it square, said
the young fellow, in a burst of conf
dence."-Salt Lake Herald.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
An Unhidden Guest.

On a certain day in May perplexity
reigned in Easton, Maryland. During
the previous night a stray muskrat
came to town, and in his wanderings
in the darkness fell five feet down a
basement area, whence it was impossi-
BILE for him to escape without assist
ance. All the next day there was a
crowd around the place discussing
what to do with the rat. Business was
not entirely suspended, but it was in
terfered with. Last winter the Legisla-
ture passed a law making it an offense
punishable with a heavy fine to catch
or have in possession a muskrat during
the close season, therefore no one was
willing to liberate or "catch" the little
wanderer. AS half the fine goes to the
informer, half dozen people kept on
the alert to inform on the one who
lifted it. 1t having been ascertained
that it was not against the law to feed
a muskrat during the close season, food
and water were lowered into the area
way, of which the no doubt astonished
creature was left in undisturbed pos
session until the legal difficulties sur
rounding its liberation were adjusted
A wonderful thing Is red tape.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
Cured By Hypnotisrn.

Stockton.-George Conrad, commit
ted to the Stockton State Hospital
from Fresno eleven months and four
days ago, suffering from melancholia,
so far recovered, after being twice
hypnotized, that he was allowed to ac-
company his mother home last even
ing, where the hypnotic treatment will
be continued.
Conrad's insanity was due to the
fact that playmates had made him be-
lieve that he was accused of setting
fire to barn at Fresno, the fire caus-
ing the death of forty horses. Conrad
cut his throat with suicidal intent
shortly afterward, but his life was
saved by prompt medical aid. He was
then committed to the Stockton State
Hospital, and during his stay at the
institution he hardly uttered a word.
After having been hypnotized twice
he laughed and chatted with his
mother, and the improvement was so
marked that Medical Superintendent
Clark permitted him to go home.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
SLANDERED HIS CHILD
Remarkable Story in Sioux City Suit.

Sioux City, Iowa.-A fathers cal
jimmy, a daughters love turned to Bit
ter hate-that is the story that is but
partly told in suit filed in the Dis
trict Court today. From its title, Min
ME Hamilton VS.. Christian Peterson.
to the closing signature is but a few
lines OF a damage suit for $4,000 for
malicious SANDER, but between those
few lines is longer story that might
fill a volume. Mrs. Minnie Hamilton
is the daughter of Christian Peder-
son, wealthy property-owner, who
now lives in San Francisco, but who
was formerly of Sioux City.
In her petition in the suit against
Their father Mrs. Hamilton alleges that
he circulated slanderous reports as to
her character and did irrepaable dam
age to he reputation for virtue and
chastity. By his conduct she declares
that she has been damaged to extent
of $4,000, and she wants that sum.
The suit is the outgrowth of a
long-standing trouble between father
and daughter, which eliminated last
spring. The young woman, who is
about twenty-five years of age mar
ried against her fathers wishes. He
hated to give up the daughter, and
thought to make use of various means
to get possession of her. He invoked
the aid of the police several months
ago and told a story of willful wan.
dering away from the paths of right.
eousness. His conduct brought rather
notorious attention to his trouble with
his daughter, and his charges agains
her were quite freely circulated.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
SLAIN BY CATTLE THIEVES
Two of the Gang Captured Pursuit of
the Others.

Ell Paso, TeX.-Details of a das-
tardly crime and fearful battle have
just reached here from Alvarez Ranch.
twenty miles from Ell Paso, which
ended in the death of Jose Alvarez,
arrest of Marcus Medino and Antonio
Escontrillo, two of the most noted out
laws in the Southwest.
Alvarez was riding over his ranch
yesterday afternoon, and at about 2
o'clock came upon four noted cattle
thieves in the act of dressing the beef
they had killed. Marcus Medino,
leader of the gang, drew his Winches-
ter on Alvarez and told him to say
his prayers, for he was going to kill
him. Alvarez begged for his life,
promising secrecy if spared.
Dead men tell no tales" replied
Medino, putting 44-caliber ball into
AlvareZ's side. Alvarez fell from his
horse mortally wounded, but succeeded
in gaining the brush near by and
opened fire on his assailants with his
revolver. The outlaws could not see
Alvarez for a close brush, but con-
tinued to fire on him from distance,
he returning the fire when he could
see them. A continual fire was kept
up until dark, when the outlaws fled.
Alvarez then crawled to the road and
was picked up by freight wagon late
in the night and conveyed to his home
where he died at 6 o'clock this morn
ing.
A posse sent. out by the Sheriff cap
tured Medino and Escontrillo, and
are in pursuit of the others. Alvarez
told his story to Sheriff Boone last
night before he died. Several indict-
ments for cattle theft are standing
against Medino here, and in most every
county in South New Mexico. Alvarez
had been personally acquainted with al
the men, and gave their names before
dying.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
When prosperity and philanthropy go

When prosperity and philanthropy go
hand in hand, the progress of a coun-
try is beyond question. Germany is
advancing in business way. Her
trade operations show increasing ca
pacity for planning and fuller scope
in performance. But with the develop
ment in material things is noted an in
crease in gifts for the benefit of schools,
libraries, charitable institutions and
other objects. The provision of cor
porations and private manufacturers In
aid of employees is a further token of a
keener sense of responsibility for the
proper use Of wealth. The world
abounds with articles marked, made
in Germany" Let not the world forget
the good deeds which may be labeled
"Done in Germany"
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
Bad Tickets.

New York.-A dispatch to the Times
from Paris says:
With regard to the stranded Amer
lean tourists, Mr.. Crawford declares
he has done his best for them and
that they will be finally compensated
He admits that both hotel and rail-
way coupons were in many cases in
valid, and that the tourists have been
thrown on their own resources until
their steamer sails. Nor does he deny
that many tourists from Switzerland
had come to Paris, third cla5s-that
is, with emigrant tickets paid for by
themselves.
In an interview, DR.. Hill of Salem
a trustee of the Christian Endeavor
Society, attempts to minimize the i'm
portance of the affair, but admits that
$4,000 were tied up; that the railway
coupons were out of date and that the
tourist agency has been compelled to
refuse aid to the tourists.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

The ruling Of the comptroller of the
treasury department at Washington
that tips" to porters of sleeping cars
are legitimate expenses and may prop
erly be charged up by government en-
ployes against the government may
have far-reaching consequences. AL
most infinite possibilities in the line of
expenses, constructive" and other
wise, loom up as a result of this treas
ury ruling. The expense accounts of
persons in government service may yet
yield rich resources for many a cam
paign fund, while giving the ''tip''
principle official status and recogni.
ton.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

1t is to be hoped that the fact that
Gov. Roosevelt has an aversion for red
books will not lead to a general Danish
ing Of luridness from libraries. Red is
a color that, for decorative purposes.
has lately come into great favor, and
the red room is quite as popular as the
blue room or green room. And people
who own red rooms like to preserve the
harmony by having few red books w.
Ing around and, of course, the contents
of these may be Of the most sober hues.
Yet, just as there are some colors that
suit some people, so there are covers
which seem appropriate for certain
authors. One would not care to have
Emerson done in red and gold or Mat
thew Arnold appearing in yellow.
spencer's philosophy presented in pink
would seem unfttingly robed and Walt
Whitman in white would be equally ont
of place. On the other hand, it seems
fitting that the poems of that nunlike
figure, Emily Dickinson, should always
be clothed in gray, and that one who
loved greenness, as did Thoreau, should
have that color about his books. This
law of the eternal fitness of things is
one that is carefully observed by the
artful bookbinder.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

Our athletes have demonstrated so
conclusively their superiority over all
foreigners that the surprise of Euro
pean experts must have been as keen
as when the American navy showed
what it could do at Manila and Santi-
ago. The American is coming to the
front in these days in many lines of ac-
tivity, and Europe doesn't appear to
like the appearance of its lusty West
ern rival
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

There are those who work harder in
the vacation season for what they call
pleasure than they do for profit and adj
vancement in the months of the active
commercial year. What all civilized
humanity needs is "let up" now and
then, period Of mental and physical
relaxation, and that man does the best
by himself and by the community who
puts hot weather to the uses for which
1t is intended in the great economy of
nature.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

A very good-loking young woman
In a Western city was sent to cell,
the charge against her being kissed
a man willfully and without his con
sent having first been obtained" We
but voice the sentiment Of the entire
sex when we say that we men must be
protected If it requires the presence OF
the entire standing army of the United
States.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
A Lonely Neighborhood.

The most lonely highlands of our ma
tional territory are the sparsely wooded
sierras of Western New Mexico. The
clank of the woodcutters' ak echoes
through the steepest glens of the Euro
pean Alps and southern Alleghanies,
but in the Sierra Mesilla, west of Ell
Paso, there are valleys where the moan
of the wind in the branches of the rock
pines is the only sound heard for days
together. A kind of marmot is the only
inhabitant of these solitudes and rare.
ly leaves its burrows before noon Birds
are extremely rare, though a silent vul
ture now and then floats across the sky
on its way to the cave labyrinth of the
ella River.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

have been received indicating that
Gen. Chaffee had left Picking.
Regarding the attitude of this gov
eminent in case differences among the
powers should arise as to their future
course in China, it was stated on au-
thority that this government remained
opposed to any territorial division OF
China, as was plainly stated in Sec
rotary Hays note of July 8. Every
resource of diplomacy will be ex-
hausted to prevent partition of the en-
pire.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
Race War Excitement.

Forth Worth, (Tex.,) There is great
excitements in Sabine county, owing
to fears of a race war between whites
and blacks. The negroes have posted
notices threatening to kill three prom
inent white men and are intimidating
women. Peace officers have been asked
for from adjoining counties.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

The labor question in its practical
phases was never before so carefully
thought over. as at present, both by
employers and employees and also by
political economists, who in recent
years have dropped their straw-stuffed
man for the real one, and in doing so
have given a new lease of life to the
dismal science" In the practical
sphere one of the best Illustrations of
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

Ii Hung Chang says China was re-
public five thousand years ago, the
same as the United States is now. So,
after all, it seems that there was time
when men were concerned about the
Chinese vote.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

The French writer who has discov-
cred that American and French women
as inventors lead the world will have
to admit that men are better when 1t
comes to the invention Of excuses.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

Not a drunken man was seen in the
streets Of Havana on the recent cleo
ton day, and not single fight was re-
corded. The self control implied in the
statement is at least suggestion CT
qualification for political self-govern-
ment,
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
HANDS OFF CHINA
Powers Contemplating a Grab Must
Count on Americas Opposition.

Washington.-The Chinese situation
developed little of Importance. 1t is
stated frankly by the officials in the
State, War and Navy departments that
no dispatches have been received
bearing on the problem which has yet
to be solved, namely, the disposition
of China's affairs at the hands of the
powers. 1t was stated at the War
Department, however, that no advices
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

Shanghai, China, is estimated to have
$50, 900 inhabitants, of whom $4,000
are liars and nearly 1000 are deaf
mutes. This is why the reports from
Shanghai are received with caution.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

1t is alleged that the Prince of Wales
has referred to William Waldorf Astor
as"that cad" The latter now has
chance to lick the hand that smote.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
DOM PAUL'S ANSWER
Counter Proclamation to "Bob's" Latest

London, President Kruger, accord
ing to dispatch from Lorenzo Mar
quez to the Daily Express, has issued
a proclamation counter to the latest
proclamation, issued by Lord Roberts.
The Transvaal President says:
cit will help you nothing to lay
down your arms or to leave the COM
mandoes. Every step homeward means
a step nearer st. Helena
ASSEMBLING IN FORCE.
Twyfellar, Through secret intelli-
gents, the British authorities learn
that Gen. Louis Botha, the commander
in-chief of the Boer forces; Gen. LII
cas- Meyer, the commander of the Or
ange Free State forces, and Gen.
Schalkberger, vice-president of the
Transvaal republic. with 5000 Beers
have assembled at Machadodorp (gen-
orally understood to be the headquart-
ers of President Kruger. on the Pretoria
and Delagoa Bay Railroad.) with the
whole Boer artillery, including the
heavy pieces formerly at Pretoria.
ENGAGEMENTS REPORTED.
London The War Office has re-
ceived the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts dated August 81:
"Lieut.-CoI. Sitwell, accommodating
near Ventersburg, engaged the Beers
Two British were wounded. Lieuts
SPEEDING, Davenport, Sortees and Wat
son and medical officer and twenty.
four men are missing.
Hamilton has crossed the Crocodile
River"
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

New Jersey has 9-year-old girl bur
glar. If it could only send children OF
this kind home early the utility of
curfew would pass unquestioned.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

The Johnsons have downed the
Smiths in Chicago. In the city directory
the former have clear preponderance
over the latter of 1,250.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
MINING NOTES.

The New England Company's new
scoop dredge on More Greek, Idaho, is
now working from $500 to 5000 cubic
yards per day and making big clean
ups. The company will soon COM
mence the construction of three more,
one to be placed on Cold Spring Flat,
five miles below Idaho City, and the
other two at town, one on More and
the other on Elk Creek.
The Tulumne County Water Com
pany's supply of water having been
exhausted, the power plant at Phoenix
Lake has closed down. AS a result,
most of the leading mining companies
which depend upon the water company
for power and water to operate their
mines and mills have ceased opera
lions, and between six and seven hun
dred employees will be idle until the
fall rains set in.
1t is reported that the Guggenheims
have disposed of all their mining and
smelling interests in the United States
and Mexico to an English syndicate
for 100000 gold, retaining one
twentieth interest in the business.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

1t is every woman's complaint that
her husband is more willing to lend
hand to the neighbors than to lift
finger around home.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

High Collars Making Longer Necks.
A well-known Philadelphia artist
says women's necks are growing
longer. He says the high collar is re-
sponsible for it. All the life studies and
portraits of women seen at students
exhibits demonstrate this.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
World owes You $50.

divided equally each person would get
about $50.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

What's the use worrying over the sit
uation at Cape Nome? The people who
are there went because they wanted to.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
Wound was Fatal.

San Francisco.-Special Policeman
George F. Nichols, who was shot by
a burglar last night while on duty on
Sansome street, died today at the Har-
Dor Hospital. He leaves a wife and
three children in poor circumstances.
Although detectives are at work on
the case, no clew suggesting the iden-
tity of the burglar has been found.
Three carloads of Japanese have ar
rived on the Santa Fe, and will begin
at once to pick the big crop of grapes
on the New Haven ranch. This vine
yard comprises 800 acres and is nom
irrigable This crop this year is esti-
mated from 1900 to 1000 tons.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01

the changed conditions brought about
by what some writer's on economics call
the ''moralized labor contract" is to be
found in what the Germans call ''wel-
fare institutions" such as those now
found in connection with the great
Krupp steel works and few other es-
Establishments. These welfare institu-
tons" embrace pension funds, model
houses, restaurants, hospitals, schools,
savings banks, ETC., by which the good
of the employees is conserved by a set
ting in operation for them of intelli-
gent effort on the part of their en-
ployers. This, of course, largely de-
ponds upon the philanthropic character
of the chief employers as well as upon
a deeper sense of moral obligations as
to the labor contract than those which
usually prevail. Such institutions seem
to have more of hope in them for the
solution of the labor question than
profit-sharing, which, Notwithstanding
some conspicuous successes in England
such as that of the Bourne cotton mills,
in Tiverton, under Mr.. Chase's man
sgement, and a few instances in this
country, does not seem on the whole tC
have proved a success.
Holbrook argus., 1900-09-01
CORDUA FOUND GUILTY.

Pretoria trial of Lieut. Cordua,
formerly of the Transvaal artillery, on
the charge of being concerned in the
plot to kidnap Gen. Lord Roberts, was
concluded today. The prisoner was
found guilty of all the counts in the
indictment against him, but sentence
was deferred until the Court shall
have been confirmed by Lord Roberts