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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-26

Miss Sue Sharitt went to Ieavenworth
Thursday for q weeks visit with friends.
Mr. Tom King and Mr. David Lakiu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-26

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-26

Miss Lena Buff celebrated her fifteenth
birthday bT giving masquerade party
al her home a number of young folks
gathered at an early hour and passed a
very enjoyable evening in games. 4 two
course luncheon was served The rooms
were prettiay decorated with autumn
caves The Misses Dorothy ard Pa11lina
Marshall won the cake for cakewaIIIra.
Engraved wedding invita- tIons and
cards. Adams Bros. III kansas avenue.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
A QUIET DAY AT FRANKFORT.
The Republican Members of the Leg
islature Meet and So Inform
Gov. Taylor.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 14.-Monday
was another day of unbroken calm in
Frankfort. The republican members
Of the legislature met at noon and, af-
ter appointing committees to inform
Gov. Taylor that, pursuant to the
terms of his proclamation adjourning
the legislature at London and calling
it to Frankfort, they had come to this
city, and were prepared to transact
such business as might come before
them. The governor accepted the mes
sage, and both houses adjourned until
Tuesday. There were nine members
in the senate and 20 in the house.
The committee which was expected
to come from the democratic members
at Louisville to report whether it is
safe for them to come TO Frankfort
did not put in an appearance during
the day.
The republican leaders say that they
expect nothing new to transpire until
after Judge Taft, in Cincinnati, has
rendered his decision on Wednesday,.
At one time Monday Gov Taylor de-
cided to order away all of the soldiers
now here, with the exception of few
for personal bodyguard. He sent
for Col. Williams, and gave the orders
for the moving of the troops. but sew
eral of his friends urged so strongly
that the soldiers be permitted to re-
main that Gov. Taylor changed his in
tention, and said that for the present,
at least, he would not have any more
of them returned to their homes.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Recent Deaths.

John Ulrich, Jr., presiding judge Of
the county court of Jefferson county,
| Mt his home in Maxville,o rheumatism
Of the heart.
ID. V. White, one of the oldest and
best-known citizens of Howard coun-
y, after lingering illness, of dropsy.
j. NJ. Smith, aged 6s, prominent
resident of Saline county.
DIR. Moses Chapman, aged "a, at Lex
lngton. He had lived there since 1850,
and had served as public administra-
tor. He was member of the board of
trustees of Baptist female college. For
22 years he was cashier of the Lexing-
ton bank.
w. j Humphreys, at West Plains.
He was democratic candidate for coun-
ty recorder in 1899.
Charles T. Garrard, aged 43, of Mar
shall, recently at Phoenix, Ariz.
James t. Dunn, ex-sheriff of Dayiess
county, at Stanberry.
Capt. S. W. Headlee, aged rs, at his
home, ten miles north of Springfield.
Deceased was captain in the Sixteenth
Missouri cavalry, and served in the
state Legislature during the war, and
later was state senator, having served
in both branches, about sixteen years
in all.
Louise Terrill Spencer, wife of Rev.
James NJ. Spencer, pastor of Peoples
church and Central mission, ST. Louis.
She was the mother of eight children,
the eldest II years old and the young
est ten months, who survive her. Three
Of them are suffering from the same
disease which robbed them of their
mother. Mrs. Spencer was 80, and was
the daughter of George P. Terrill, of
Salem, Va.
Capt. Alvin Lotan Messmore, well
known in ST. Louis business circles.
John Bannon, a pioneer citizen of
Vernon county, at his home, few
miles north of Nevada, of pneumonia.
He was rs years of age, and a veteran
Of both the Mexican and civil wars.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
FiETY-SixTH CONGRESS.

In the senate. on the 5th. Senator CAT
| fery Ua.), discussing the constitutional
| phase Of the Philippine question, in an
| circumstances, he would do with the Fill
plnoS' SAID: Turn them loose as soon as
better for them and Infinitely better FOR
US ----..In the house, during the general
debate on the diplomatic and consular ap-
pIonriau ton bill, the democrats continue1
their assaults upon the administration.
Mr.. Sibley (Pa.), who was elected as q
democrat, but has espoused the policy of
expansion, announced that the democrats
could consider his seat constructively
on the republican side. The bill to appoint
committee to examine into the questl3n
feeted.
In the senate, on the 9Th, it was decided
to devote every legislative day until the
measure is disposed of to consideration OF
ffIn fns hnancIal IA bill now pending; Mr.: CaIt
IeIey lLa.) conciuded his speech aga1nst
occupation of the Philippines. and MT
Butler discussed at length the proposed
amendement to the constitution OF North
Carolina. In the house discussion of the
Philippines question occupied most of the
session. Mr.. Williams (Miss.) leading the
debate against and Mr. Morris (Minn.)
in favor of retaining the islands. The
closed
Ih the senate, on the 7th, Mr.. Depew
On, " introduced letter from President
SchUrman of the Philippine commission
fatty contradicting statements made by
ly on the methods of the South Dakota
seEa tor, who responded reiterating his
charges Notwithstanding the denials 81
Admiral Dewey (made some days agOl
and President Schurman. Discussion of
the financial bill was then resumed.
In the house the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill, carrying s., ,743.90S. was
passeo substantially as reported from
committee. Discussion of the Philippine
question and the war in South Africa oc
cupie0 the remainder of the session.
In the senate, on the Sth, discussion of
the financial measure was resumed, MIR.
Allen (Neb) charged the republican
party with breaking faith with the people
on blmetallism, and Mr.. Cockren (Mo)
charged that the senate substitute con-
ta:neC the initial movement toward the
perpetuation of the national debt.....ln In
the house, during a short session, only
minor business was transacted. The
ways and means committee bill. establish
ing tariff rates between the United States
and Puerto Rico, was reported.
In the senate, on the 9Th, as no senator
was prepared to proceed with the discus
sion of the financial bill, only routine
business was transacted, and the senate
adjourned early to enable its members to
attend the obSequies of Gen. Lawton.
In the house. during a short session, Mr..
Berham (Cal.) introduced a bill for ca
bhe from the United States to the Philip
pines, and Mr.. Jones (WaSh.) a bill eX-
tending. to Alaska the United States laws
for the sale of coal and stone lands. A
night session was held for the considera-
fiOr, rriyata npnSiO0 hills
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
CHARGED WITH DEFAULTING.
Love of Country Brings an Alleged
EmbezzIer Back Within the
Danger Line.

San Francisco, Feb. 13.-Frederick
S. Kelly, formerly an employe of a
prominent insurance company in Oma-
ha, Neb., but who left that city about
two years ago when defalcations,
amounting to about $4,000, were about
to be discovered, was arrested by de-
tectives in this city Saturday. The
arrest was kept a secret until Monday,
when it was learned that Kelly and
his young wife, formerly of Oakland,
Cal, had left for Chicago in the Gus
tody of detectives.
Since his departure from Omaha,
Kelly has travelled much to avoid de-
tectives, and held good position in
Manila; but his love for his own coun-
try got the better of him and he re-
turned. Two months ago he married
the daughter of a prominent printer.
Relly's relatives are wealthy and
prominent people of Lincoln. Neb.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

North Dakota wool growers have
filed a protest against the reciprocity
treaty with Argentina.
The navy is said to be short of men
and officers. Congress will be asked to
provide for more officers.
Gen. John r. Lewis, one of the best
krown men in G. A. R. and army cir
clcs, died suddenly at Chicago on the
Sth. He took part in the battle of the
Wilderness, where he lost an arm.
Benjamin Royce,a well-to-do farmer,
near Dixie, Wash, was shot to death
by his grandson, Frank Royce, who
afterward cremated the body and
committed suicide.
The Paris Temps publishes q dis
patch from Copenhagen, saying that
the negotiations between Denmark
and the United States for the acquisi-
ton by the latter of the Danieic An
titles are a long way from realization.
The United States, and not Denmark,
the dispatch says, made all the propo-
sitions, Denmark treating the affair
with great prudence. Public opinion
in Denmark is unfavorable to a sale of
IlS lSIdHuS, particularly III view oI tie
fact that these islands will acquire an
enormous Importance once the 18TH
mian canal is opened.
When the Louth militia battalion of
Royal Irish rifles paraded in Shelf
field, on the 9th. 176 men out of the All
intimated that they were not willing
to go TO the front. A week before
practically every man in the battalion
No definite reason for
the change is assigned.
The Hamburg-American steamship
line has raised its capital 15,000,000
marks, in order to open q line to
north Brazil and improve the service
between Italy and the United States.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
Missouri Prohibitionists.

The prohibitionists of Missouri are
called to meet in state convention, in
the Ferris grand opera house, Mexico,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
June Is, IA and Is, 1900, for the Pur-
pose of electing delegates to the ma
tional convention. new state central
committee, and nominating full state
ticket, and transacting such other bus
mess as may be regularly brought be.
tore the convention.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
The BattIeship Missouri.

The laying of the keel of the battle
ship Missouri was started the other
day at Newport News, Va. The pre-
limiIary work leading to this 1n.-
pcrtant stage in the construction of
the ship had been in progress for more
than a year past. Officials at the ship
yard stated that the work would be
pushed with all possible speed, now
THAI all the necessary matters are in
hand. 1t. is expected that the Missouri
will be completed and ready for her
trial trip within the time required by
the contract, as the big man-of-war
will have procedure of the sailor craft
III course of construction.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
At New York.

New York, Feb. 13.-The ninety-first
anniversary of the birth of Abraham
Lincoln was celebrated in this city by
patriotic societies, republican clubs
and social organizations. Business was
practically suspended. The exchanges,
public schools and most of the courts
were closed.
AT Delmonico's, at night, the Re-
publican club celebrated the event with
dinner. Congressman Cousins, of
Iowa, delivered an address, and
speeches were made by AtorDey-Gen-
eral Griggs and Rev. Samuel Schulz
man, and poem was read by Edwin
Markham
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

followed in brief argument in which
he took much time in reading authori-
ties on the subject of the jurisdiction
OF a court under the fourteenth amend
ment to the United States constitutions.
He spoke feelingly of the gravity of
the situation in Kentucky. He charac-
terized this court as one free from the
excitement and partisanship that cx-
listed in Kentucky. These plaintiffs, he
said, have come here as last resort
SO that the people of Kentucky shall
have the right recognized by the con-
stitution of Kentucky before they take
new constitution.
Arguments Against Jurisdiction.
Mr.. J. A. Scott, for the defendants,
made the point that the court could
noc interfere to prevent the future ac-
tion of the board of contest. He said
the only real attack which had been
mace upon the Goebel law was that it
provided that all the commissioners
throughout the state should be partisan
democrats. He ridiculed the idea Of
making this the ground of interfer-
right to hold office was not one of the
rights defined in the fourteenth amend
men1 of the constitution. He went en-
to argue against the jurisdiction of
this court, saying he thought the rule
to be followed should rather be miser-
ly than covetous in taking jurisdiction.
Repugnant to the Constitution.
Gov. Bradley, in his closing argu-
ment, insisted that the contest board,
being made into a court, was repug-
Eant to the constitution of Kentucky,
which specifies what courts shall be
created. The attempt to confer judi
cial authority on this board deprived
these plaintiffs of their rights and
gav, this court jurisdiction. In reply
to {, question by the court, Mr.. Brad
ley said he did not claim that these of
fees were property. He again called
attention to the fact that the board |
OF contest had already expressed opin-
ions concerning their future action. He |
closed by the declaration that there |
was no remedy in the state courts and |
that equity has jurisdiction where |
law fails and even where |
equity can better redress the injury |
than can the common law.
viii Announce Decision Wednesday.
After the conclusion of the argu.
ments Judge Taft advised the counsel |
that he would announce his decision,
so far as the court had jurisdiction in
the cases concerned, at 2 p. m. On
next.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
Sunday Closing.

In consequence of the strong tenn
perance sentiment awakened at
Springfield by the big religious re-
vival under the management of Maj.
Cole, and the vigorous campaign of
Prosecuting Attorney Lovan against
Sunday saloons. the Retail Liquor
Dealers association, of Springfield, has
decided to stop traffic on the Sabbath
day for a time. The liquor men were
afraid that the crusade would take the
form of a local option movement and
town.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
QUEEN OF THE HA RNEss TURF
VIII be Exhibited at the Sale of the
Late Robert Bonner's Trot-
ting Stock.

New York, Feb. 13.-Maud s., 2:0sss4,
TO; years the queen of the harness
turf, and still regarded by many good
judges as the greatest trotter that
ever lived, will be exhibited Tuesday
az the Fasig-Tpton sale at Madison
Square garden. All of the rest of the
trotting stock belonging to the late
Robert Bonner will be sold, but mis-
heirs will see that the grand old mare
spends the rest of her days in comfort.
She is now 26 years of age, but is re-
markably well preserved, and can tror
a mile in 2:40 or better. Maud SIS
mark of 2:0sA is still the best on REQ
ord to a high wheel sulky.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
a Millionairc Gixer.

New York, Feb. 13.--It is expected
shatat a dinnerto be given at the Hotel
Manhattan early next month, John ID.
Rockefeller will announce a further
gift of $1,5oO.0o0 to Chicago university.
making his total contribution to that
Institution $s,5OO,OOO.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
The state Treasury.

State Treasurer Pitts has filed his
reLort with the governor, showing the
transactions of the state treasury dur
ing January, as follows: Balance De-
cember 81, 1899, $577 7,007.89; receipts
during January, $1,221, ,92a.6s; lis
bursements during January, $601,094.-
81; balance January 81, 1900, $1,197,
SE1 0Q
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The British house of commons, ON
the 9Th, rejected Lord Edmund Fitz-
msurice's amendment to the address
In reply to the speech from the throne
By 552 against the amendment to 13o
in its favor, thus showing that the
commons stands firmly with the gov
errment in the matter of the war IN
South Africa.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
A Notable Guest.

New York, Feb. Ex-senator Chaun-
cey M. Depew presided over and deliv-
cred the principal address at the four
teenth annual Lincoln dinner of the
Republican club, held at Delmonico's
Monday night. The dinner was at
tended by over 800 members of the
club and their guests. A notable guest
present was Lincoln's register of the
treasury, L. E. Chiltenden, who is now
an octogenarian.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The house committee on commerce,
on the 9th, heard representatives CT
American cable concerns in advocacy
of Il provision in the Pacific cable bill
that the cables be of American manu-
facture, this country being amply able
to provide all the cable required for
the project.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
The Day mt Akron.

Akron, o., Feb. 13.-Lincoln's birth
day was celebrated by the Young Law
yers' Republican club with a banquet
Monday. Congressman Charles Dick.
member of the club, was the principal
speaker, and his subject was "Abra-
ham Lincoln" He presented a schol-
airy address on the life of the great
American commoner.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The senate committeeon agriculture,
on the 7th, heard Gov. Brady, of Alas
ka, on farming operations in that ter
ritcry. He advocated legislation which
would allow men to acquire title to
lands SO that they could open up
farms; also continuance of agricultur-
al experiments which had been made
by the government
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Charles Francois Felu, an armless
artist, died in Brussels, on the 7th, in
his SEVENTEEN year. He painted with
his feet, and copied hundreds of the
masterpieces. Many specimens of his
work are now in America While work.
ing he held his palette with his left
great toe and manipulated his brush
with his right foot, and with great
skill. He always shaved himself. He
had written a successful tragedy.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
st. Louis Big Fire.

Revised estimates on the losses BY
the recent big fire in st. Louis show
that the losses, exclusive of that on
Famous stock and fixtures, is now
giver as S96s,7O0 insurace, $772,2 $50.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Senator Penrose introduced a bill,
on the 7th, authorizing the publica-
ton of the proceedings of the q. A. E.
encampments as n government docu-
ment and providing for their distribu-
ton among various G. A. r. posts.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The government of British Colum bia
hts introduced measure, which rs
promised general support by the leg1s-
lature, repeating the act of the last ses-
sioE, by which aliens are excluded
from provincial placer mines.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Answering a question regarding the
purchase of hay in the United States,
1t was said in the British parliament,
on the Sth, in behalf of the govern
ment, that the ministry had no knowl-
edge that hay was being consigned
from the United States to South Afri-
e.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
Money Lost at Gambling.

The supreme court has ruled that
any person losing at gambling can re
cover, or his creditors can recover, the
money so lost, because gambling is IN
illegel act under the laws of the state
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The North Dakota State Woolgrow-
ers' association, on the 9th, protested
against the ratification of the reciproci-
ty treaty with Argentina, and sent a
message to Senators Hansbrough and
McCumber urging them to oppose it.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

With reference to the attempt of
French diplomacy and journalism to
induce Germany to join in a movement
against England in Egypt, a high per-
sonage at the Berlin foreign Office de-
clared, on the 9th, that Germany would
not be a party to any such action.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
Killed During q Storm.

During a rain and wind storm al
Jefferson City Anton Heisler, aged So
was blown from the door of his resi-.
dence into the yard and killed.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Official kilograms have been received
by several of the Central American
representatives in Washington stating
that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty con-
corning the Nicaragua canal meets
with general approval throughout Cen
tral America
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Members Of the Kentucky state
board of election commissioners were
admitted to the capitol building at
Frankfort. on the 5th, being the first
civilians allowed there since the legis-
lature was barred out.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

All the London morning papers of
tie 18th comment upon the immense
significance of the York election. They
declare that it is impossible to ignore
the fact that the country supports the
government
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
I'm SeIf-Defenae.

found it necessary to take the clappel
cut of the fire bell, so that the boys
can not make curfew ring last night
tonight and tomorrow night.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Senator Mc1nery, on the 9th, intro
fiuced an amendment to the
bill providing a government for
Puerto Rico, increasing the rate of
duty on articles imported from Puerto
Rico from 25 to so per cent. of the
Dingley law rate.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
At PhilndelpbIa

Philadelphia, Feb. lathe anniver-
sary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln
was observed as legal holiday for the
first time in this city
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The California assembly refused, on
the 9th, to adopt a joint resolution
protesting against the proposed treaty
with England relative to the Nicard-
guam canal now pending before the
United States senate.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

One of the most impressive and elab-
orate funerals ever accorded q public
official attended the obsequies over,
and interment of the remains of Gen.
Lawton in Arlington national ceme-
tery on the 9th. The president and
cabinet, the heads of bureaus, the
army and navy, the diplomatic corps
an 4 thousands of citizens of every de-
Rr.e attended at church and cemetery,
giving fit expression to the deep sense
of loss felt by the entire country in
xhe death of the brave hero of three
wars
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
The Battleship Texa..

San Juan, p. R., Feb. 13.-The Unit
ed States battleship Texas, which ar
rived here February 8, sailed Monday
10 rejoin the American fleet of st.
Thomas.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

On the 9th the house committee on
iabcr reported favorably the bill to in
terdict interstate transportation CT
pVison-made goods
Iron County register., 1900-02-15
Used a Shotgun.

Sebastian Englehardt, an aged Ger
man, at No. 21O1 North Ninth street
ST. Louis, killed himself by shooting
in the chest with shotgun.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

England will send 10000 more meh
TO South Africa, bringing the effective
fighting force up to about $4,000.
Col. Richard w. Thompson, secre
tary of the navy in President Hayes
cabinet, died at Terre Haute, Ind, or
the 9th, aged 81. He was Indianaa
oldest ex-congressman, was the au-
thor of may state platforms of his
party and had seen every president OF
the United States with the exception
of Washington. He was Indiana'a
grand old man, loved and esteemed by
Irdlanians eyerywhere, regardless Of
party.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

For the first time in months Havana
was declared, on the 9th, to be clear
of yellow fever, no case having been
officially reported for some days.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The statement of the condition of the
treasury issued on the 9Th showed:
Available cash balance, 1926, 1851,
gold reserve, S21S, ,36S, ,e12.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Denver, Col, Feb. ia special to
the News from Santa Fe, N. NJ, says:
The bank of Henry d. Bowman, at
Las Cruces, was robbed by two men
who held the employees at the muzzle
of revolvers. The amount taken is said
to have been large. Officers are after
the robbers.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

The Building Material Trades
council of Chicago, with membership
of 10000, has announced that it viii
support the Building Trades council
No material will be furnished to con-
tractors employing non-union labor.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

Herr Sternberg, Berlin banker, was
arrested, on the 9th, on the charge of
fraudulent practices. He furnished
bail to the amount of a million marks.
Iron County register., 1900-02-15

As reported by R. G. Dun & Co., fail
ures for the week ended on the 9th
were, PAS in the United States, against
217 last year, and 80 in Canada, against
IS last year.