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The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
AN OLD STATUTE
Dug Up by Attorneys of the French
Steamer Line.

New York, May 24.-The French line,
officially known as La Compagnie Gen
erale Trans-Atlantique, whose steam
ship La Bourgogne sank on July 4, 1898,
from 60 to 100 miles off Sable island,
with a great loss of life, has filed a pc
tition in the United States district
court, which, it is said will practically
cut off without a cent all claimants for
damages. There are sixty-three claim
ants in all, and the claims which have
been stated on papers filed amount to
81, 206s s53475. There are tWenty-one
claims in which the amounts are not
stated and these will bring the sum
total UP to about 81, 800, ,000 The petit
ton Of the French line prays for a limi-
tation of its liability for loss, damage
or injury caused by the collision be-
tween La Bourgogne and the British
ship Cromartyshire, which resulted in
the laundering of the French liner. This
limitation, according to the federal
statute upon which the petition is made,
is the value of the ship and the freight
pending. Inasmuch as all that was left
of the ship was a boat and a life raft
and the freight sunk with the ship, the
liability of the company is practically
limited to nothing.
The statute upon which the petitioner
seeks relief was passed in 1851.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
OVERHEAD MUST STOP
Kansas Officials Will Clip Wings
of Missouri Insurance
VuItureS.

The fight for Kansas business be-
tween the insurance agents in Kansas
City, Kan, and Kansas City, No, prom
ises to reach the courts at an early
date. W. V. Church, superintendent of
insurance, has already ordered over
head" writing of insurance to stop but
the agents in Missouri do not heed the
order.
The local agents in Wyandotte coun-
ty have taken up the fight and dele
cation appeared at the office of the
superintendent to seek some informa-
ton concerning the practices in dealing
with this feature of the insurance busi-
ness.
The Kansas City delegation was
headed by r. L. Marshman mayor of
the city and president of the Kansas
Association of Local Fire Insurance
Agents.
The questions which were submitted
by the delegation are as follows:
''First-Is it a violation of law for a
Kansas Insurance agent to write for
account of a nonresident insurance
agent upon property located in the state
of Kansas?
--Secoud-Does the law of Kansas re-
quire separate licenses from the insur-
! ance department for each employe that
solicits insurance for a commissioned
agent or does the authority vested in
| the duly appointed agent include such
/ employees?
Thirds it legal for a regularly
| authorized agent Of Kansas to en-
| power any one to solicit for his agency?
| If so, is an ordinary power of attorney
| to so solicit insurance legal?
"Fourth-Is it legal for an agent to
employ a solicitor that is a nonresident
/ of Kansas
The questions were referred to the
| attorney generals Office. Judge j. S.
| West is today making an examination
| of the laws.
The Kansas City, Mo-, agents manage
/ to get away with large percentage OF
/ ticularly is this true with reference to
| the great packing house industries on
the Kansas side of the line. When a
| Missouri agent gets in on one of these
| big lines there is not much left for the
local agent in Kansas The rates on
/ these enterprises are high and as a re-
suit the commissions are large and cut
/ an important figure in the annual re-
! muneration for the local agents work
! The MissourianS get the business
! through the dummy" system. A clerk
| or a stenographer in the Missouri office,
| armed with power of attorney, or sub
gent appointment marches over the
! state line and takes applications for in
/ surance. This employe then signs the
| application as agent and the policy is
| sues for the Kansas risk. The go-be-
| tween receives % cents per policy for
| signing it. This fact is reported to the
| attorney general by persons whom he
| regards as competent authority.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
PAYS ITS WAY.
Encouraging Report From Philippine
Postal Service.

Washington, May 24.-Postmaster
General Smith has received a report
from the director of posts of the Phil
ippine islands under date of April II, in
which he states that with all expenses
paid there will be a profit OF over $40,
600 for the eleven months from May [,
1899 This, he says, makes absolutely
certain a continuance of service until
June without a deficit During the last
quarter with four stations to be hea I'd
from. the receipts on account of sales OF
stamps were S27, ,612, from box rents and
second class matter 1854. The accounts 5
for the quarter were not all paid, but
the expenses were considerably less
than the receipts. The only accounts
outstanding were those for foreign ser
vice and for supplies from the states.
The money order business Of the Manila
office for the quarter was as follows:
Domestic orders issued S.555, amounting
to 1853, ,051; international orders Ze3,
amounting to $3.50; fees received for
money orders 81 $50; orders paid and
repaid S1,7e2, amounting to s10O.577.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
A JOKE ON THE TURK.
Mistook Mystic Shrine Procession
For Demonstrations in His Honor.

New York, May 24.-The World de-
scribing Ahmed Pasha's arrival in
Washington, says that as he was driven
up Pennsylvania avenue he exclaimed:
by Allah, these Christians do me great
honor"
The envoy of the sultan saw in the
windows, in the flash of electric lights,
the crescent and sword insignia OF his
native land and on the streets the pa
rade of a multitude wearing the fezeS
was like a street in Constantinople.
He arose in his carriage and bowed
profoundly.
Down the avenue came a band in the
uniform Of the Orient. 1t was playing
the Turkish Patrol When it passed
the admiral clapped his hands with
great enthusiasm and shouted joyfullyr
to the musicians in his native tongue.
No one has had the hardihood as yet
to reveal to the Turkish envoy that the
exhibition was not arranged in his hon.
or but was the climax of the great rites
of the Mystic Shriners who have been in
very active session for several days.
| Admiral Ahmed Pasha of the Turkish
navy, arrived in Washington last night.
| He confirmed the report that his visit
| Is for the purpose of making arrange
ments for the purchase of a cruiser in
| the United States for the Turkish gov
! ernment. The admiral expressed him.
self as being surprised at the state
ments which have appeared in the press
| lndl MS mission mere was a diplomatic
as Well as a business one and added
that the Turkish government has a
minister here who attends to all diplo-
matte matters. His mission here he de-
| clared, was a technical and professional
! one and was for the purpose of obtain
ing information regarding the construc-
tion of vessel for his government. He
| already has visited the national armory
| works at Springfield, Mass, and engin-
| neering works at Hartford Conn., and
| expressed himself as highly pleased al
what he saw at those places. Our ia
! ellities in those lines, he regarded as
equal if not superior to any in existence
| in England or on the continent
An effort was made to obtain from
| the admiral information as to whether
the intention of the Turkish govern
ment in negotiating for a cruiser il
America was to settle in an indirect
manner the American indemnity claim.
against Turkey but he simply replied
that his mission was entirely busines:
one.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
WASHBURN'S SCHEDULE.
Baseball Team Left Today For Ne
braska Tour-Future Games.

The Washburn college ball team left
this morning for Humboldt, Neb., where
they play the city team. Baxter Will
pitch. From there they go to Lincoln
70 play the university team Friday
Aiken will pitch. Saturday. GramIey
viii be in the box in the game against
Omaha city team.
The club will return Sunday and play
Ottawa university, Monday, Baker
Wednesday and Haskell Indians Satur-
day This viii be the last games on the
home field GramIey viii probably pitch
the game against Haskell Saturday and
Randolph against Baker Wednesday.
The finances of the team are in good
condition. But the boys are anxious TO
secure money enough to build suitable
grand stand They have $50 towards
this now. A good attendance during
the games of next week would aid
them Their playing in the last game
deserves encourag cement.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

F. Fersky and wife to Albert A.
Curry, $3.50. lots 8 and 10 Chandler
street, F'ensky's first addition.
Frank and Charles Patrick to Edw.
NJ. Roberts, $3.50, lots 515 and 517 Van
Buren street, Huntoon's addition.
VIM. Lauterbach and wife to ]. D.
Smith, $3.50, part S. W. 4 80, II, 16.
Sarah E. Smith and wife to Laura A.
Trowbridge, 81 400, lot 491 and south
half Of 4S9 Lane street, Williams &
Dillon's addition.
J. H. Goddard and wife to Southwest
ern Realty company, 81, lot 400 and
south eight feet 407 Kansas avenue,
Ritchie's addition.
JnO. S. Todd and wife to Chas. c.
Laughlin, $4,000, part n. e. Il z. 10. IA.
Jas. Penney, executor, to Mary Z.
Penney ct al, 81. one foot in width off
south side and extending the whole
length of lot 229 Kansas avenue.
"DeWitts Little Early Risers are the
finest pills I ever used J. Moore.
MillbrOok, Ala. They quickly cure all
liver and bowel troubles. At all drug
stores.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
AN EMINENT
PHYSICIAN COMING.
DR.. E. L. Wilkinson. Chief Sur
geOn of the British Medical
Institute, will Spend Four
Days in Topeka.

The celebrated Dr. E L. wilkinson
will arrive in Topeka Sunday evening.
and viii spend four days in the city.
This win be a splendid opportunity for
invalids to consult one of the most eel
ebrated surgeons in the United States
DR.. Wilkinson can be found at the
office Of the British Medical Institute
6l3 Topeka avenue. next Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, where
he viii be pleased to meet all the old
patients of the Office, and as many new
ones as his time win permit
Consultation will be given free and a
small charge will be made for examina-
tions.
The visit of this celebrated surgeon
will be the oportunity Of a lifetime for
those who are in need of expert skill.
Should the exigencies of DR.. Wilkin-
sons visit demand it, the doctor can
prolong his stay with US for several
weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
WALTER NOBLE ON ROAD.
Becomes Special Agent For an In
surance Company.

Walter T. Noble is now travelling as
special agent of the Royal Exchange
Assurance company. controlling the ter
ritory embraced by the company s
business in Kansas. Nebraska, Missouri
and Iowa.
Mr.. Noble still retains his interests in
Topeka business but the work which he
has been doing is now in the hands of
.. u. Beeks. of Baldwin.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24

Spanish merchants as just the man
for the position. If I am to be RESPONSE
BILE for the good administration of the
customs service, it is indispensable that
I should have the right to control its
eunplOyes' -
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24

w. A. Collins, Monroe La, writes: ST
was completely run down and suffering
from nervous trouble that made life a
misery; since using Baggs Blood Purifier
1 am a well man. For twenty years it
has been preventing disease and making
sick people well. R. w. SquiFes, Phar-
macist, 1872 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
The crarv Travel Talks

At the First Christian church tonight,
subject From Ocean to Ocean" Spec
ial scenery. As fine as any part of tine
world Excellent moving pictures IL
lustrated songs. Admission % and Is
cents. Be sure and attend.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
A Pleasant Card Party.

Miss Laura Wedding was the hostess
at delightful card party Wednesday
afternoon at her beautiful home west of
Washburn college. Her cousin, Miss
Phen Herrig of Wall Lake, Iowa, was
the guest Of honor, as was also Mrs
George Harrison who leaves next week
for Girard to live.
The porch was comfortably furnished
with rugs and cosy corners and the
rooms decorated with spring blossoms
The prize was a pretty set of violet
cards in case The guests included
Mrs. Robert Merrick, Mrs. Frank Kill
Greenwood, Mrs. Frank Merriam, Mrs.
Fred Lyman. Mrs. Roy Daniels, Miss
Mary Harrison, Miss Effie Neal Miss
Mabel Knowles, Miss Ella Scovil. Miss
Name Hayes, Miss Santa Waters, Miss
Pearl Mcfarland, Miss Ida Bergen,
Miss Brown, Miss Mary Thompson and
Miss Edith Davis.
A Sixty-Three Party.
Miss Maud NanHouten entertained
four tables of guests very pleasantly at
progressive sixty three Wednesday
evening at her home on Polk street. The
prizes were won by Miss Eta Beck and
Mr.. Malcolm Gerard
Refreshments were served and the
evening was enjoyed by the following
guests: Miss Winnifred Prescott, Miss
Eta Beck. Miss Anna Beck, Miss Pearl
Burdge. Miss Georgiana Wasson, Miss
Lillian Valentine, Miss Blanch Bear,
Miss Matte Holyoke, Mr.. Frank Smith,
Mr.. Paul Palmer. Mr.. Jay FaTnsworth,
Mr.. Louie Valentine, Mr. Malcolm
Gerard, Mr. William Patterson, Mr..
Charles Wolff and Mr.. Ralph Vanaou-
ten.
Miss VanHouten also entertained a
few of her friends Informally Tuesday
| evening and the members of her sew
| ing club Wednesday afternoon.
An Informal Party.
Miss Margaret Johnston entertained
very pleasantly Wednesday evening for
| Miss Grace Dauchy who leaves soon
/ after commencement for her home in
| Chicago. Dancing and cards made the
| evening pass very pleasantly The
| prizes were won by Miss Dauchy and
/ MI Jesse Roehr.
Miss Johnston's guests We're, Miss
| Dauchy, Miss Gertrude Bauer. Miss
! Minna Bauer, Miss Alice Noble, Miss
| Alice Stafford, Miss Matte Hilton, Miss
| Florence Welch, Mr.. Jesse Roehr, Mr.
| Walter Vance, Mr.. Herbert Robinson
| Mr.. Norman Ramsey, Mr.. Harry Jane
son, Mr.. Barton Phelps, Mr.. Otto Kiene
Branner Teachers Entertain.
Miss BESSIE Maxwell entertained the
| teachers of Branner school and a few
| other friends very pleasantly Tuesday
| evening. The time was spent in play
ing krokonOle and in word contests
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
Mr.. Nelson's Dates.

State Superintendent Frank Nelson
has the following dates for speeches:
Hutchinson, Memorial day, May 80.
LindsbOrg, commencement, May 81.
Chapman, commencement, June l.
Emporia, commencement, June ?.
Cottonwood Falls. institute. June 4.
Ottawa, county graduation, June s.
Lawrence, university commencement
June g.
Mcpherson, institute. June 8.
1.arned, county graduation, June 9.
Cimarron, institute, June II.
Garden City, institute, June II.
Syracuse, institute. June 13.
Scott City. institute. June II.
Abilene, institute, June Is.
Fort Scott, institute. June 18
Erie, institute June 19.
Oswego, institute, June 10.
independence. institute, June 20.
Sedan, institute. June q.
winfield, Chautauqua, June %.
Colby, institute. June 25.
atwood, institute, June 25.
ODerlIn, institute, June 26
smith Center institute, June q.
osborne. institute, June %
Clay Center. institute, June %.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
Friday Bargains

Mems Laundered Shirts, worth Doc, Soc
Mems 10c Black Sox, 2 for ------. 2oc
One lot 25c Suspenders for 1Oc and loc
200 pr. Misses and Children's Oxfords
and Sandals, regular S1.25, for Ioc
Ladies' Oxfords, pair. r......-.-- 45c
Extra Large Bath Towel, pair. Ice
20 doz. Shirt Waists, for. r.....-.... soc
10 doz. Wash Skirts ..--..-...... 25c
doz- Ladies, Trimmed Hats. csc
sailors ..... 25c
Cut this add QUO, and bring to our
store Friday, and we viii give two all
linen Hem. Handkerchiefs for &c
CosTLEY & POST.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24

Bryan is a fine specimen of robust and
vigorous manhood, because he is in good
health It's easy Keep your blood in a
healthy condition with Beggs' Blood Purf-
her and Blood Maker. and you will be
strong and healthy It's guaranteed to
give satisfaction r. W. Sctlires. Pharma-
cist. 1872 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
Tortured a Witness.
5Ie-52l Kansas Ave.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie, KY, before
he gave this evidence; I coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw;
which gave instant relief. I have used it
in my family for four years and recon-
mend it as the grea test remedy for
Coughs, Colds and all Throat, Chest and
Lung troubles. 1t will stop the worst
lutely cures Consumption Price Soc and
s1.OO. Every bottle guaranteed Trial
bottles free at A. T. Waggoner's drug
store, 7S1 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
Evening Meeting Of |. M. c.

A meeting Of the Ladies' Music club
was held Wednesday evening at the
home of Colonel and Mrs. J. w. F.
Hughes, in Potwin, at which the hus-
bands Of the members We're guests
Refreshments were served and the
evening was an enjoyable affair."
The following programme was given:
1. Valse Etude. WolIenhauut
Mrs. Hughes.
2. open Secret Woodman.
Mrs Parkhurst
3. La Pecadora" .. I'D. Costa.
Miss Parkhurst
4. Dying Rose" ..Tunison.
Miss Nina Thomas
5. IF I Were a Bird Henselt.
Mrs. Barber
6. A fiat, impromptu. Funeral
Mafch Chopin.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24

Rsmoyes Tan.
Freck-
les, Moth Patchs
es, Rash and
Skin diseases,
and every blem-
iSh on beauty,
xnd defes de-
lection. II has
stood the test Of
81 years, and Is
SO harmless We
taste it 10 be
sure Il Is prop
eriy made. Ac-
cept no counter
felt OF similar
names. Dr.. L
} haut-ton "a pa
J tllom, recon-
nslnaaf llaru.fnl
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24

4 aYre said % q lady o. Inc halt-toh a pa
tientl: '.As you ladies will use them. recon-
mend 'Gourzud's Cream as the least harm1ul
Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers in the U
s. Canadas and Europe. FERD. 7. HOPA1A6s
PTop'r. 81 Great Jonss al. N. I.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24

"a Skin of Beauty is Joy Forever"
nR. T. FELIX GoURAUD's ORIENTAL
~ CREAM, OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER.
Purifies as well as Beauties the Skin-Ne
other cosmetic will do 1t.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
Topeka SOCIETY.
Mrs. ]. X. Hudson Gives a Din
ner For Visitors.
Mrs. w. I. Crosby Entertains
at Afternoon Whist Party.
MIR. SUTTON'S MUSICAL
Entertains Few Friends Be-
fore Leaving City.
News of Personal and Social
Nature.
MIR. SUTTON'S MUSICAL

Mrs. J. K. Hudson was the hostess
at a charming dinner party which she
gave "Wednesday evening compliment
tary to Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, of
Washington, D. c.. Mrs. Cyrus FaI
coner, of Chicago, and Mrs. A. P. Will
der, of Kansas City. The rooms We're
artistieally decorated with a profusion
of cut flowers of all descriptions. while
the exquisitely arranged table had
center-piece of white roses and ferns.
Besides the guests honor those
present were Mrs. Conant of Chicago,
Mrs A. II. Thompson, Mrs. W. W.
StllSon OF Los Angeles, Mrs. w. S.
Lindsay, Mrs Dell keizer, Mrs. w. G.
Smith of St. Louis, Miss Sayre of Law
renee, and Miss Lucy Kingman-
A Whist Party.
Mrs. ". T. Crosby entertained sew
eral tables of guests at whist Wednes-
day afternoon complimentary to Mrs
B. T. Lewis of the City of Mexico and
Mrs. George ". Parkhurst. The rooms
were prettily decorated with all kinds
of spring blossoms, and each guest was
given a rose as a souvenir. Refresh
ments were served and a sweet toned
music box played during the afternoon.
The invited guests were Mrs. B. T.
Lewis, Mrs. George w. Parkhurst, Mrs.
James Dun, Mrs. Stanton, Mrs. Willis
Norton, Mrs. A Zahner, Mrs E H.
Crosby, Mrs. John Kleinhans, Mrs. w.
H Eastman, Mrs James L. King Mrs.
W. A. Morton, Mrs. Frank Lewis, Mrs.
r. K Jamison, Mrs. Charles Blood
Smith, Mrs. Earle Williams, and Miss
Kate Gunther.
Mr.. SuttOn's Musical.
Mr.. G. S. Sutton, who leaves soon for
Los Angeles, gave a farewell musical
Wednesday evening, at which about
twenty-five OF his friends were enter
tanned. At the top of the souvenir pro-
gramme was the words t'Au Revoir, -
and following was the programme.
| Those taking part were Miss Vera Low,
Miss Irma Doster, Miss Winnifred
Wagner, Miss Pearlade Prescott, DR.. c.
B. Hill, Mr.. Henry Beerman, Mr.. Lee
Forbes, Mr.. Fred Colver and Mr.. J. A
Blondin- Mr.. Sutton played a violin
solo by special request.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
/ thoroughly enjoyed by. the following
! guests: Mr. and Mrs. F. P. MacLennan n
| Mr. and Mrs. H L Robinson. Mr. and
| Mrs. G. W Crane, Mr. and Mrs. J. B
| Hayden, Mr.. and Mrs Z. H Crosby
| Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Baker, DR.. and Mrs
/ G. A Mcclure, Mrs. B. T Lewis, Miss
| Vera Low, Miss Edna Crane, Miss Irma
| Doster, Miss Georgiana Wasson, Miss
! Bessie Hayden, Miss w. w Wag-
1 ner, Miss NJ. Wilson, DR.. J. P Kaster
/ DR.. c. 3. Hill, Mr.. Dean Low. Mr. Lex
Forbes, Mr.. II. B Beerman, Mr. ]. ]
Falls, Mr.. F. E. Colver, Mr.. J. A
Blondin.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-05-24
Branner Teachers Entertain.

Miss BESSIE Maxwell entertained the
teachers of Branner school and a few
other friends very pleasantly Tuesday
evening The time was spent in play
ing krokonole and in word contests.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-07-18
BASE BALL
MARION VS.. ENTIRE NOUS.

the distinct features next season and
Frank Butler will have this import
ant feature in charge
There has been no lack of sewer
flushing by natural processes this
season. The city is remarkably
clean, except for weeds, which are
especially rank
1t will continue for the balance of
the week the engagement of the Pas
sion Play and war scenes at Driving
Park, introducing new features
nightly Tonight and tomorrow
night about 60 comedy and war
scenes will proceed the last half of
the Passion Play with new illustrat-
ed songs.
The liquor dealers who have been
notified to take out county license or
cease selling in quantities less than
five gallons are considerably averse
to this proceeding, and if possible
will circumvent it. The retailers are
firm, however, and will insist on
their taking out the necessary county
permit.
The Passion Play has completed
arrangements by which it is to re-
main here the rest of the present
week. The attraction has done fine
business here, exceeding all expecta
tiOns. 1t is the first out-ofd door at
traction of the sort that has ever
made playing success here. The
play goes hence to Springfield, O.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-07-18

THURSDAY
FRIDAY
AND
SATURDAY

ously and when the others had
houses they also hurried thither TO
help They found that the crop con
sisted of as much other stuff as it did
of water cress and the work of as
sorting kept them busy until after
midnight. Then the two barrels
had PANIED out q fair-sized
hamper of the cress. 1t looked rather
discouraging to get such q little bit,
but they didn't care to throw that
away and thereby get absolutely
nothing for their time and hard
labor, SO it was packed up and start
ed to the depot. kaufman carried
it thither on his bicycle, and when
he started down north ninth street,
the others following to see that
he did not embezzle the entire catch,
one of his elongated knees struck the
hamper and scattered the precious
goods all over the street. The four
went down on their knees there in
the dead of night and picked up the
creSs, put it back into the hamper
and took it to the station. They got
it started all right, and then they
awaited results.
The rest of it isn't really worth
telling. In about ten days they got
a check for-ten cents' Yes, a full
fledged check for dime. The boys
got together, held solemn consulta-
ton over it and then, writing a note
in which they assured the writer of
the check that apparently he needed
the money worse than they, they re-
turned it, uncashed. And neither of
the BOYS now looks at bunch of wa
ter cress without blushing.