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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
SHERIFF COOKS DENIAL.
Says Bradshaw Was Kept Without
Expense to the County.

Sheriff Cook states that the keeping
of Alexander Bradshaw. the colored in
sane man, in the county jail for the past
week has been without expense to the
county. He says:
''Bradshaw's brother, who is the era
zy mans guardian, asked me to lock him
up for a few days because he was get
ting worse His brother thought if he
was locked up for few days he would
get over his spell. SO he asked me to
lock the man up, and he paid for his
board There wasn't a cent of it came
out of the county. When we saw that
the crazy man wasn't getting any bet
ter we took him back to Bedwen's-
Il want it understood that 1 don't get
a cent from the county that doesn't leg
itimatelY belong to me"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
ST. LOUIS WATER O. X.
official Analysis Shows No Harm Is
Done by Drainage Canal.

St Louis. Mo, March 3.-According to
official analysis made of the ST. Louis
drinking water. no pollution has re-
suited from the opening of the Chicago
drainage canal, and no one need fear
an epidemic of typhoid fever, as pre-
dicted by Health Commissioner Starff
loft There were only So cases of fever
this month, compared to 4S2 last No
vember, 116 in December and 81 in Jan
uary. Professor Keiser of Washington
University. is making tests for the
board of health. His daily reports to
Water Commissioner F'lad show that
the condition of the water has not
changed in the least since the flow
from the canal reached this point
Numerous analyses made by other
scientists throughout the city on their
own account tell the same story, and
the alarm created by the wild predic
lions of city officials is disappearing.
It is even felt that the case now pend
ing in the United States supreme court
possibly will be withdrawn or at least
very fcebly fought in view of these re-
suits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
OFFICIAL CALL
For Assembling of the National Re
publican League.

Chicago, March S.-The following Off
cial call for the meeting of the National
Republican League was issued today:
In accordance with a resolution of
the executive committee the twelfth
convention of the National Republican
League is hereby called to meet in the
city of st. Paul, Tuesday. July II, 1900
Each delegate shall be entitled to one
vote Alternate delegates will be en-
titled to seats in the convention hall
with their respective delegations.
The president and secretary of state
and territorial leagues are the proper
officials to sign and certify to the Gre
dentials of the delegates from their re-
spective leagues. All delegates should
be provided with such credentials
The business before the convention
will be: Reports of officers, reports of
permanent and special committees, con-
sideration of amendments to the con-
stitution, consideration and adoption OF
a financial policy for the maintenance
of the national organization, election of
officers, naming time and place for the
next national convention or reference
of same to committee, and the consid-
GRAFTON of any matters which may re-
late to national or state league organi-
cations for the good of the Republican
party.
GEORGE STONE, President.
d II S7HTNJE SecretarV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
NEWS WRITER'S RIDE.
Western Men Guests of the Frisco al
Eureka Springs.

A party of twenty-one newspaper
men left Kansas City last night for
Eureka Springs, Ark, to attend the
opening of the Crescent hotel there.
The members of the party go as the
guests of the Frisco line.
Those in the party are: Charles J.
Meegan, Kansas City Times; George
Creel, Independent; A. NJ. Hopkins,
World; C. w. Hutchinson, Mail; G.
Franklin Journal; Frank Freytag, St
Joseph Gazette; c. c. Calvert, st. Jo-
seph News; W. P. Campbell. Atchison
Champion; J. E. Rank, Atchison Globe;
Phil Dietzgen, Kansas City Presse; F.
A. Parker, Recreation Pointers; E. A
Nye, Des Moines News; H. P. Ripley,
Leavenworth Standard R. D. Anthony,
Leavenworth Times; Louis Latte, Leav-
enworth Tribune; c. H. Gere, State
Journal, Lincoln, Neb.; H. F. Rockey,
Lincoln Post: c. c. Rosewater Bee.
Omaha; w. H. Wilbur. World Herald,
Omaha; F. B. Festner, Post-Tribune,
Omaha; L. L. Kiene, State Journal To-
peka KaS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
BUSINESS PROPERTY SOLD
Taft Building Bought by Insurance
Company on Mortgage.

The property occupied by the whole
sale notion establishment of L. Beard
& Co, at 419 Kansas avenue, has been
purchased by the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance company on a mortgage.
The building was owned by Mrs.
Adeline S. Taft, of Hunterdon, N. ].
The sale was made by N. H. LOOMS.
who was appointed special master of
the property at the time that judgment
was rendered on foreclosure proceed
ings brought in the federal court, and
the price paid was s12. 500. 80, the amount
of the claim of the Northwestern.
The building occupies two lots. num-
bers 127 and 129 Kansas avenue, and is
valuable business property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
MILLERS, EXCURSION.
Start For Galveston to Be Made on
March. 18th.

The Kansas Millers' association will
visit Galveston and other southern
ports on an excursion which will leave
Topeka March Is.
Secretary c. U. Topping says:
I'VE have perfected arrangements
for the excursion south and will leave
Topeka the evening of March Is, over
the A. T. & S. F. track on train COM
posed Of eight Pullman sleepers making
our first stop at Wichita to take on pas
sengers; next stop at Winfield and will
take breakfast at Arkansas City. We
will make a daylight run through Okla
homa and Indian Territory making a
stop at Purcell for lunch and will take
supper at Fort Worth and the following
morning will arrive in Houston where
we will remain one day as the guests of
that city and the following morning will
arrive in Galveston and spend the day
inspecting the large terminal elevators
of that city and will be entertained at
a banquet in the evening and the fol
lowing morning will take excursion for
Port Arthur 1t has not yet been de-
cided how much time will be spent in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
SIBLEY'S SALARY.
He Divides It Equally Among Five
Hospitals.

Franklin, Pa, March 3-Short1y af-
ter the election of Hon. Joseph Sibley
as congressman from the Twenty-sev-
enth district he announced that he
would divide his salary for his term
between the five hospitals in his dis
trict.
In fulfllment Of this promise the Off
Gals of the projected hospital in this
city have received a check for $1,000
from Congressman Sibley and check
for the same amount was received by
each of the hospitals at Oil City. War
rem, Bradford and Kane. At the end
of his term each hospital will have re-
ceived $1,000. While Mr.. Sibley repre-
scented the Erie Crawford district, he
took similar action with his salary, di-
viding it among the labor organiza-
lions of the district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
STRAIGHT FLUSH KILLED.
San Francisco Man Falls Dead When
His Four Aces Are Beaten.

straight flush in the hands of his OPP
ponent, when shown against his own
four aces, killed George Brown, col
ored man employed as janitor in sew
eral buildings in the vicinity of Pine
and I.eidesdorf streets. The event hap
pened last night in the basement at No.
Is Leidesdorff street. In company with
several other janitors, Brown was in
the habit of going into the place in
which he died and indulging in a game
of poker. Brown held four aces, which
he backed with what money he had.
When another player exposed a straight
flush Brown uttered an exclamation and
died. He was 81 years old and a native
of Jamaica.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
TROUTMAN ELOQUENT.
Talked to the Methodists at Baker
University.

James A. Troutman of this city talked
last night at Baker university, Baldwin.
on the college Man in Politics."
A dispatch from Baldwin says: HE
was eloquent, witty and convincing.
Frequent and hearty applause testified
to the pleasure of his hearers. His ad-
dress opened with an expression of re-
greet that hel had never been a college
student and of surprise that, in view of
that fact, he had been invited to make
the present address. He thought per-
haps his invitation was due to the fact
that the Man With the Hoe" is now
getting unusual attention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
How to Take Cod Liver Oil.

Nearly everyone knows that when they
are thin there is no remedy in the world
fleshy. Yet there is nothing against
which they rebel more promptly. There
were a great many ways recommended
these we would mention placing a pinch
of salt in the mouth before and after tax
ing the dose of oil. Syrup of bitter orange
peel was also recommended. But now all
this is unnecessary. Science has found a
way of making cod liver oil not only
pleasant to take, but easy to digest. Mes
srs. Scott & Bovine have brought this
Emulsion. which is cod liver oil free from
disagreeable odor, and taste. and already
partly digested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
MUSGRAvE DOING WELL.
Injured A. o. o. w. Member Receives
Substantial Remembrance.

John Musgrave, the A. o. U. w. mem
Der who fell and broke his ankle at the
Copeland hotel is at Christ hospital
and the doctors report that he is doing
we'll He will be able to be around in
two weeks. The grand lodge will pay all
expenses of Musgrave and his family
during the time he is in the hospital.
At the grand lodge meeting a sub
scription was taken amounting to
$10S.25. This will be given, Musgrave fop
immediate use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
TEACHERS IN SESSION.
Shawnee County Association Holds
Monthly Meeting.

Monthly MeetIng.
The Shawnee County Teachers asso-
citation held the regular monthly meet
ing at the high school this afternoon.
The programme for the occasion fol-
lows:
Short Studies in Robert Browning, -
Anna Murphy, high school.
Discussion-Helen Morgan, Lulu o.
Thompson, Mary Walker, Elizabeth
Davidson, high school.
Short Studies in Elizabeth Barrett
Browning" Marie a. Greene.
Discussion-Della Morrow, Magda
Harper, Fenella Dana, Anna Kelley.
THE Browning Letters J. l. Harris
son.
Observation-Disclosures Kennett, Geo
Hetzel, Beth Warner.
Criticism and ummary-County Su-
perintendent John w. Stout
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
Texas Weighs Anchor.

New Orleans, March 3.-The battle
ship Texas weighed anchor and took
her departure from this port this morn
ing. The Texas goes from here to Key
West, Fla, where she will coal, thence
to Havana, Cuba, to officially report to
Admiral Farquahar, after which she
will visit Galveston, Texas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

the last two named cities but can assure
you that you will have all the time nee
essary to visit all points of interest. I
am pleased to announce that we have
secured a rate of $24 for the round trip
this to include sleepers. I can further
assure you that the people of the cities
aforesaid mentioned will do all in their
power to make our visit with them
pleasant and entertaining
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
Verdict of Not Guilty.

Memphis, Tenn, March 3.-The jury
in the case of Harry L. Armstrong,
cashier of the defunct Continental Ma
tional bank, who was charged with
making illegal entries in his reports to
the government, has returned a verdict
of not guilty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
aNot Under Control

New York, March 3.-The Hamburg
American steamer Pennsylvania which
Plymouth and Hamburg, ran aground
in Gedney channel in the lower bay.
Her machinery is evidently damaged.
She has hoisted mot under control
signal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Mrs. calvin Zimmerman. Milesburg. Pa.
saws; las a speedy cure for coughs. colds,
Group and sore throat One Minute Cough
Cure is unecualed 1t Is pleasant for chill
dren to take. l heartily recommend it to
mothers" 1t is the only harmless remedy
that produces Immediate results 1t cures
bronchifis pneumonia, grippe and throat
and lung disease. 1t will prevent con-
SUMPTION At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
STANLEY WILL HELP.
Arkansas City z. M. C. A. to Rails
$4,000 For q Building.

Andrew Baird. state secretary of the
7. NJ. c. A. left yesterday for Winfield,
Arkansas City and Wichita, and will be
absent ten days.
At Arkansas City he will make final
arrangements for the reception of Gov
ernor Stanley, who will spend next Sat
urday and Sunday, March 10 and II,
in helping the Y. NJ c. A. association
raise $4,000 with which to secure a
building. The Commercial club viii
give a banquet in honor of the governor
Saturday night.
Mr. Baird will install E. W. Stevens,
the newly elected secretary Of the
Wichita association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes, but it can be
cured Doan's Ointment quick and per
manent in its results. At any drug
store, so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Washington, March 3.-The secretary
of state authorizes q contradiction of
the printed statement that the state de-
partment has secured the assent of
other powers to the provisions of the
pending canal convention No propo-
sitions in relation to the subject-matter
of this convention, he says, have been
laid before any other country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Houston, Tex, March 3.-The Repub-
lican congressional convention nomi-
mated c. G. White, of Tyler, to repre-
sent the Third, and w. c. Johnson, of
Graham, the Thirteenth Texas districts
in congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Don't risk the little ones life; Group is
a dangerous disease. Mrs. H. Gregg, Dun
dee Kans. says:='.AIy little daughter
had been troubled with Group since she was
three months old; Beggs Cherry Cough
anteed r. VI. Squires. pharmacist. 1872
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Managua, March g.. via Galveston,
Tex.-United States Minister Merry has
arrived at Graytown from Costa Rica.
He is on the way to attend confer
ence here with President Zelaya-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Washington, March 3-Congressman
Sydney Eppes, of Virginia, who was OPP
Grated upon for appendicitis, died at
Garfield hospital at II o'clock last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Atlantic City" at Crawford theater,
March 5 & 6. Ladies free Monday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
no Reforest Conemaugh.

Johnstown, Pa, March Am attempt
will soon be made to reforest a large
portion of the Conemaugh water shed
to prevent damage from freshets or a
possible repetition of the Johnstown
ty was carried away and nearly 5000
lives were lost. The region is peculiar
ly liable to freshets, owing to it's geo.
logical character and the removal Of its
timber.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Cleanses and renovates the system.
cures dyspepsia and liver troubles. makes
new. rich blood-Beggs' Blood Purifier.
Cured me of a bad case of blood disor-
der''-John Wisener. Chippewa Falls.
Wis. r. w. Squires. pharmacist. 732 Kan
saS avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

atlantic City" at Crawford theater,
March & 6. Ladies free Monday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

These little health tablets have saved hum
dreds OF lives and may save yours They are
the prescription of a practicing physician. and
are guaranteed in all diseases Of the kidneys
ana bladder Don't be deceived by substitutes
but get the genuine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Kansas City, Mo-, March S.-Charles
D. May. a Denver attorney, died here
today of an affection of the heart. Mr..
May. accompanied by his wife, came
here recently for medical treatment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
HOLTIN CHEMICAL co. % Maiden lane w

For sale by the following druggists IN
Topeka: Stansfeld 632 Kansas ave. !;
Woolverton, 704 Kansas ave; Sim, cor.
18th and Kansas ave: Wilson. 414 East
4th.; Waggoner. 731 Kansas ave, Miller
Pharmacy, 9Th and Topeka ave; Rosser,
10th and Topeka ave; klingaman, 120
East 9th; Rowley & Snow, 9Th and Kan
sas ave; Swift & Holiday Drug Co. 523
Kansas ave; Gibraltar Pharmacy 500
Kansas ave; Gunther's, 9Th and jackson.
For sale in North Topeka by Lacey. S31
Kansas ave; Arnold Drug Co, S21 Kan
sas ave; Kane & Co.. So Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

London, March S.-The shipping Ga
zette announces the completion of a
deal whereby the Leland line absorbs
the Atlantic Transport company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Prof. NJ. H. Kasper. Evangelical Luth-
eran Seminary, Addison, Ills, writes II
had been suffering for some time with
severe pains in my lungs and coughed al
most eo1stsn r one Potee B5eggs cher
guaranteed to cure-has never failed. R.
w. 6Quires, pharmacist. 1872 Kansas ave.
Atlantic City, at Crawford theater,
March & g. Ladies free Monday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Sydney, N S. w, March 3.-Two
fresh cases of the bubonic plague have
developed here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Berlin, March "a special dispatch
from st. Petersburg says it is certain
that the Russian government will lease
a Persian harbOr on terms similar to
those OF the lease of Port Arthur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

New York, March 3.-Charles E.
Bates is dead at his home in this city
of pneumonia. Mr.. Bates was best
known because of the prizes which he
had taken at the horse show and as a
breeder of fine horses. He owned a
large stock farm in Ohio, where most
of the horses that he dealt in were
bred. From this stock farm they were
brought to New York city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03
Dr.. HOL1IN'S KIDNEY IARLE1s.

DOn't experiment, quo get dc best remed1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

Washington, March 3.-Siege battery
o, Seventh artillery, which has been
stationed at Washington ever since it's
organization, has been ordered to FIT.
Riley, Kas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

way have q patch
about your kidneys
oh themY They are
ant organs Of the
blood constantly is
them all day and
the filters of the I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-03

GEORGE STONE, President.
d. H. slime, Secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

wood or iron, nor to the eligibility Of
teachers for annual reappointment.
The suggestion brought Oh a great
deal OF discussion and as there was q
wide difference OF opinion, the matter
was referred back to the committee to
report at the noxt meeting.
A rule was adopted giving the prin
cipals of schools authority to dismiss
refractory pupils, with Instructions to
Immediately report such dismissals to
the visiting committees.
Chairman Adair OF the law committee
announced that at the next meeting
the committee will present complete
copy of the amendments and ask for
final action thereon, with the under
standing that they go into effect on the
day tho schools are reopened. The next
| meeting will be held or August 18th,
| and Mr., Fraim, member of the CON
mitteo, remarked. incidentally, that the
committee reported on November 18th,
last, and it would like to have the
work finished on August 18th.
| Mr.. Carter gave notice that at the
next meeting he will ask TO have the
first rule changed so that the meetings
of the board will be called at o'clock,
as at present, instead of s.l5, as pro
| posed.
The general surroundings during the
meeting were so warm that DIR. Frant2
removed his coat. This act on his part
created some merriment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
UU POINT WILL CASE.

Chancellor Nicholson Decides That Under
Item 10 the -Four Daughters Receive
Equal Shares.
Chancellor John r. Nicholson Tuesday
rendered verbal decision IN the case
of Henry A. du Pont, trustee. vs.. Alex
ander ID. Irving, ct al, which involves
the construction of item 16 of the will
of Gen. Henry du Point Requests of
more than $1,000. 200 are involved. The
question before the court was whether
the property, devised under item 16,
should be divided equally between the
four daughters, Victoiine e. Foster,
wife Of A. L. Foster; Ellen E. Irving,
wife of Alexander D. Irving, New York
Sophie NJ. Chandler, wife OF Theophilus
Chandler of Philadelphia, and bliss
Eyelina du Pont, or whether the five
children Of Ellen Il. Irving should
share equally with their mother and
aunts.
The Chancellor decides that the prop
erty shall be divided into four equal
parts, one for each of the four daughters
and that the children of Mrs. Irving
shall not be considered in tie division.
The decision agrees with the line OF
argument made by Levi @. Bird, Lewis
9. Vandegrift ana George Tucker Bisp-
ham and is against the argument OIL
Col. BENJAMIN Nields, the latter repre-
sentinR Mrs. Irving.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
DELAWARE DOTS.

Robert Mustard, aged 81 years. uncle
Of Col. l.. W. Mustard of Lewes, died
at Shanghai, China, Tuesday week.
Miss Ollie Wilson, formerly of Dover,
has been appointed to position in the
Census Bureau, at Washington.
/ Merritt Willitts, formerly of Newark,
has been elected cashier of the Corn
Exchange National Bank of Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Theodore W. Currier has been
elected principal of the Newport public
school, aud Miss Laura Morrell and
Miss Meta Robinson have been elected
teachers.
The Seaford Hundred Sunday school
Association has elected the following
officers: President, L. W. Hurley; Sec
rotary, Isaac s. Warren; Treasurer,
Isaac j. Morgan.
James Gayley, son of the Rev. S. A.
Gayley, ID. D., of the New Castle
| Presbytery. has presented to Lafayette
| College three story building to b,
used as a laboratory.
The Georgetown Board of Education
has elected Roman Tammany principa
of the public schools, and Miss Mag
| gle S. Wilson, Miss May Lynch, Mis-
Ida M. Davis. Miss Jennie Bennum ant
Miss Annie M. Purnell teachers.
Register Causey of Sussex county ha
granted letters testamentary on tn
estate of Isabella Harris to Miranda P
Wiswell, aud letters of administration
as follows: On the ESTATE Of Edwar,
West, to Virginia West; on the estat
of jonathan I, Belts, TO Solomon j
Belts and Louden l.. Sapp, and on tn
estate of Zipporah A. Huston, to Irwin
II. Huston.