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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
A MODEM SAMARITAN.

LFrom the New York Journal
An old man whose identity we are not
at liberty to disclose-a man worth
many millions Of dollars-upon retiring
TO private life looked about him for a
practical method of distributing char
aty among his fellow men.
He knew that Andrew Carnegfe's
weakness was free libraries. He knew
that John D. Rockefeller made a Spec
ialty Of colleges. Both of these are
worthy charities. He understood thar
Mr.. Carnegie was a believer in poverty
ana reading, and that Mr. Rockefeller.
believed in uplifting those who were
already uplifted-sufficiently to want TO
learn about the benefits of trusts from
his professors.
Neither of these charities touched the
munger of the gaunt man in rags. the
starving mother, the sick babies or the
honest man tempted by adversely To
steal, and these We're the things that
appealed most TO him.
Neither Carnegie nor Rockefeller. care
Tor these. Theirs is not the charity of
Baron de Hirsch, who esta biisbed
schools for the very poor and number
less charities for the destitute
The old unknown millionaire who is
known to the poor only by his initials.
J.. s, believed truly that it was better
70 give food to the hungry and coal to
the shivering and medicine to the sick
than to leave them to suffer and die af-
ter the fashion of old crippled savages
deserted by their tribe.
HIS motto was to help those who were
helpless. To this end he is passing four
or five hours daily in the slums visit
ing and cheering those who are penni-
less, and establishing small credits with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
SUSPICIOUS.
Coroner Investigating Death of
Joseph F. Burwell.

Joseph F. BurweH, an inmate of the
Topeka insane asylum. died yesterday
at the asylum and his wife has request
ed Coroner Hogeboom to investigate the
cause of his death.
BurWen was a man about 35 years Of
age and in apparently good physical
health. When the coroner viewed the
body he found a wound the right
side of the forehead about an inch long
DIR. Myers, a physician at the asylum
investigated the cause of Burwelfs
death and pronounced it paralytic de-
mentia. He said the wound was caused
by Burwell falling out of bed a week
ago Mrs. BurwelI came from Kansas
City today to see her husband and
found him dead. She said she received
a letter stating that he was sick and
she came to see him. She said that she
saw him three weeks ago and that he
was in good health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
VOTING TODAY.
Polls For City Primaries Close at
O'clock This Evening.

The only contests in today's primaries
are in the Third, Fourth and Sixth
wards.
In the Third ward the contest is be-
tween NJ Snattinger and P. H Forbes
for councilman. A heavy vote je ex-
pected and the supporters of Mr.. Snat-
finger are. confident of a decided victory
In the Fourth ward the contest is be-
tween G. H. Samson and W. F. Weber
for councilman. Some forecast a close
contest. Cap Curtis is certain to the
amount of 800 that Weber will win.
As Cyrus Leland was passing the
polling place of Tenth avenue o. K.
Swayze yelled to him across the street:
Come over and vote" he shouted
Mr. Leland paid no attention to the
invitation.
Come over and vote" again shouted
Swayze.
60 on voting for your Indian said
Leland.
In the Sixth ward the contest for
councilman is between S. A. Swendson
and J. G. Tulloch for the short term.
Col. J. W. F. Hughes has no opposition
as candidate for the long term. The
voting has not been so heavy in the
Sixth ward as in other wards where
there are contests.
The polls will close at seven o'clock
this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
SETTLED WITHOUT SUIT.
Estate of J. w. Sponable, Worth a
Quarter of Million, Admitted
To Probate

PaoIa, Feb. 24.-The will of the late
J. w. Sponable, president of the Miami
County National bank of this city, was
admitted to probate yesterday 1t pro-
vides that the mother wife and four of
the five children shall each receive ST.
600 in cash, the other child, Fred T., to
receive $4,000. After all the debts and
funeral expenses are paid, the widow is
to receive one-half the value of the en-
tire estate and four of the children each
a one-fourth interest in the balance.
This provision cuts one daughter, Mrs.
Fannie Fordyce, out OF any IRrticipa-
ton in the estate except the $1,000 cash
The estate is estimated at a quarter Of
a million. The other heirs made and
signed an agreement to so modify the
will as to give Mrs. Fordyce full equal
share with the other heirs. THAT JUS
tice may be done and to the end that
the will may be probated, and
that no contest as to the validity of
said will or any of its terms may be
I44ade"
The will further provides that the
bank stock, of which the testator held
controlling share, should not be sold for
a period of ten years. Fred T. Sponable,
the son, is made executor and trustee.
After the death of his father, at d
meeting of the stockholders, Fred T.
was elected president of the bank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
GEN. WRIGHT ACCEPTS.
New Philippine Commission Is About
Made Up.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Gen. Luke E.
Wright of Memphis. Tenn, called at the
White House today in company with
Senator Turley and had a conference
with the president on Philippine mat
ters. On leaving Gen. Wright said the
president had offered him a place on the
Philippine commission and that he had
accepted it.
Mr.. Bernard Moses of California is
expected here soon and in case he re-
ceives an appointment as now seems
very likely the completed, the commits
sion will be as follows: Judge Taft of
Ohio, president; Prof. Worcester of the
present commission, New York; Gen.
Luke E. Wright, of Tennessee; H. G.
Ide, of Vermont, Bernard Moses of Cal
ifOrnia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
CAUSING BAD BLOOD.
Porto Rican Bill Is Creating
Quarrels Among Re-
publicanS.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The attendance
in the house was thin and scattered
during the early hours today when the
Porto Rico tariff debate was resumed.
The leaders on both sides showed much
activity in canvassing the situation
with a view to learning definitely the
chances on the final vote next Tuesday.
Mr.. clayton (Ala.) was the first
speaker of the day. presenting legal
argument against the bill.
Mr.. Tawney, a member of the ways
and means committee enlivened the de-
bate by a severe arraignment of Mr..
Littlefieid (Maine) for his speech of
yesterday attacking the bill and its
promoters
What reason is there" exclaimed
Mr.. Tawney. for the unusual and IN
precedented course of the gentleman
from Maine, compelling him to leave
the ranks of the Republican party and
join. the ranks of the Democratic party?
Why is it that he should exhibit the
want of decent courtesy to the ways
and means committee and to dis
tinguished gentlemen on the floor? Can
it be the spruce lumber interests of
Maine, who Will have to pay on their
product entering Porto Rico 90 cents per
thousand feet. Is it the people of Maine
who raise their voice against this; no
it is the lumber barons of Maine, the
oppressors Of the people for whom the
gentleman declaims so fiercely."
Mr. Littleheld listened to the speech
but made no effort to answer.
Mr. Tawney then devoted his atten-
ton to the merits of the bill.
IN THE SENATE.
Washington, Feb. 24.-When the SEN
ate convened today Mr.. Hale (AIaine)
reported the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill and gave notice that
an early day next week he would cali it
up for consideration.
At the conclusion of routine business,
Mr.. Penrose (Pa) called attention to
the proceedings yesterday with refer
ence to the seating Of M. S. Quay of
Pennsylvania and said that he did not
desire to proceed with the case today.
L desire to notify the senate, how
ever" said he, that on Monday I will
call up the resolution and if no member
representing the majority report of the
elections committee is ready to speak
the minority viii proceed with the de-
bate"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
TO BE HEARD WEDNESDAY.
Judge Hazen Fixes Date For Expan-
sion Hearing.

The papers in the matter of the ex-
pansion of the city were filed in the dis
trict court today, and Judge Hazen will
take the matter up next Wednesday
morning to hear any objections which
property owners may make to being
taken into the city.
The papers in the case make a bulky
document on account of the exhibits
attached to the statement as made by
Mayor Drew. Exhibit 1 is copy of the
annexation ordinance, then there are 80
exhibits of personal notices served on
property owners, exhibit 81 is a copy of
the legal notice of the hearing as pub
lished, and exhibit IS is a copy of the
ordinance as published in the State
Journal All of these documents are
necessary in order to get the action ap-
proved by the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
KANSAS NEWS.
Almost Criminal CarelessnesS is
Exhibited
By a Holiness Community Near
Cherryyale.
SMALLPOX SPREADS.
The Members "Have Faith
That They Won't Catch 1t,
SMALLPOX SPREADS.
1t is Said, and Visit Around
With the Afflicted.

Cherryvale Feb 24.-About a week
ago Ben Young, a Holiness preacher,
returned from Joplin where he had been
exposed to the smallpox. After his ar
rival he Immediately went to the Holt
ness settlement, about seven miles
southeast of Cherryvale, where he was
a few days after taken down with the
disease.
The people of this faith, believing
they will not take any disease unless
God wills it so. held a prayer meeting
over him, with the result that another
case has developed and more of them
to follow. The county health board
should investigate this matter, and de-
wise means to keep the dreaded disease
confined to that territory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
RID OF TWO.
Notorious Negroes viii Get Long
Terms in Lansing.

The jury which listened to the trial
of Burley Hines and Mary Marshall,
two notorious negroes, yesterday, today
returned a verdict convicting them of
robbery in the first degree, otherwise
known as highway robbery. AS a result
they will have a good long visit to the
state institution over at Lansing as the
punishment for highway robbery can
not be less than ten years in the peni-
tertiary, and it may be q years
Hines and the Marshall woman were
charged with holding up A. E. Secrest
and robbing him of a gold watch and a
sum of money some time ago. Hines
had been released from the penitentiary
only six weeks before the occurrence,
and the woman had also served a term
in the states prison for a similar Of
tense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

PEKA FOR THE FIRST TINE.
the opera proved so long ago In ad-
dition to Mr.. Wilson in the part of
"Cadeaux," Pauline Hall, JennieWeath-
ersby and William Broderick will be
seen tonight in parts they created.
Il aim to give the public new comic
opera each year, because with the new
you have novelty, and the public wants
novelty" said he this afternoon ITO
see artists who have appeared in a sue
cess of as long ago as II years is novel,
and that is my reason for the present
revival My new opera "Cyrano de
Bergerac' has proven a big success
since it was remodeled. At first it was
not accepted, not because I wanted to
be absolutely serious in my part, but
| believe because every comedian Of
any prominence was attempting a that
particular time to do heavier work
Robson put on a serious effort, Crane
did the same, Sothern was announced
result was that simply because
wanted to be earnest at times in
"Cyrano" the public wouldn't take to
it because of the overabundance of
earnestness then before it."
Mr.. Wilson will follow his usual Gus
tom and have a new opera next year.
He says that he always has two or
more new operas prepared in advance.
so that he is able to draw on them at
any time.
Il haven't named my new opera YETI
said he. THE name is about the last
thing to an opera of mine, because 1
name all of them myself study over
a name a great DEAL because I think
a name has something to do with the
success of a piece. 1 generally think
of a score or more of names for each
opera, and make list of them. Then
in my leisure time I start and eliminate
from the list, and finally I narrow down
to the one 1 decide is the most appro-
nri9tp / of course didn't have to do
this with my latest opera, but it was
Of al its n1adaceSsn1.s >,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
ADMINISTRATOR NAMED.
John R. Mulvane Will Look After
Estate of Mrs. Burns.

Probate Judge Dolman today appoint
ed John R. Mulvane as administrator
of the estate of Mrs. Ross Burns, at the
request of George B. Palmer, who is
the principal creditor of the estate. The
estate is supposed to be worth about
$25, 900.
Mrs. Burns left no will, and she has
no heirs except relatives in Boston. I'm
der the law when there are no heirs the
principal creditor of the estate is en-
titled TO be appointed as administrator,
and as Mr.. Palmer was the undertaken
who had in charge the funeral of Mrs.
Burns he had a larger claim against
the estate than anyone else. He asked
Judge Dolman to appoint Mr.. Mulvane
in his place
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
BOER VERSION
Of the Recent Fighting About
Arundel.

Pretoria. Friday. Feb. GA special
dispatch from Colesberg dated Thurs
day, Feb. o. says:
Commandment Delarey moved out and
occupied a position east and south of
Arundel where the British were en-
encamped. At sunrise the British at
tackled the Beers with cannon, infantry
and cavalry, the Beers replying. Late
tackled in their rear by a force, pre-
sumably from NaauwpOort, rendering
the Boer position untenable the British
attempted to storm the Boer cannon
but We're repulsed with heavy loss.
The Boer casualties as far as known
were two men wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
w1NFIELD's MAYOR
Will Not neutrality-suspicious.
Money to Pay For Chemical Wagon.

Winfield, Feb 24-Mayor Albright
has not yet approved the ordinance ap-
propriating s., 400 to procure a combined
chemical engine and hose wagon. horses,
etc. The chances are he never will.
The mayor has always opposed the
purchase of this wagon principally on
account of its cost and also because he
says the engine is out of date. He
ridicules the idea of a wagon like that
costing $500 and thinks it is at least
twice too much
He thinks a better appliance can be
bought for less money and will make
a, little investigation on his own hook
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
FRANCIS WILSON HERE.
Famous Comic Opera Star Talks
About His Art.

Francis Wilson, probably the most
prominent comic opera star of the
American stage, arrived in Topeka
shortly after noon today and tonight
will be seen for the first time in this
city in a revival of "Erminie," the
opera that made him famous IA years
ago. Mr.. Wilson has been in Kansas
City number OF times, but never be-
fore came to Topeka.
The little comedian, who off the stage
is one of the quietest of men, says that
he revived "Erminie" because of the
novelty of giving the public several
original artists in as big a success as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
Mexican Corn Crop Short.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Consul Canada
at Vera Cruz has reported to the state
the corn crop has been short in his dis
trict and corn will have to be brought
from other parts of the country as it is
virtually the staff of life for a large
majority of the inhabitants. He sug-
gests that United States exporters give
the matter attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

The newly elected senator from Cal
ifornia is said to have secured the Of
flee without the expenditure of a cent.
Nothing is said about how much the
other fellow spent. Spending money for
votes doesn't count one way or another
unless the spender gets elected. Who
ever heard of defeated candidate be-
ing arraigned on charge Of bribery or
corruption of the voter? Is it worse
to buy votes and win than it is to buy
votes and lose?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
WANT FULLY SCOTT.
Democrats of Sixth District Also Fa-
vor Fusion.

Colby Feb. 24-The Sixth district
Democratic congressional committee
met here and fixed the I'd day of April
and Colby as the place of holding the
congressional convention. The Populist
ic senatorial conventions will be held
at Colby on the 4th of April. Every
county in the district was represented
in person but one.
The Democrats are unanimous in IA
vor of fusion and will insist on the can
didate Tor congress. Tully Scott is be-
ing almost unanimously urged to be-
come the candidate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
cLINGs TO HIS JOB.
Superintendent of Poor Farm Defies
a Removal Order.

Independence. Feb. 24.-Sherin squires
went to the poor farm on Monday and
served on superintendent Perkins no.
tice from the county commissioners
that he had been removed, and ordering
him to turn over the property to H. A.
Wagner, his successor. Mr.. Perkins de-
clined to obey the order. and still holds
possession. claiming that his term does
not expire until February Is. 1901.
The minutes of the board are silent
as to the length of time for which he
was appointed, but his official bond,
approved by the chairman of the board,
says for term ending February 10,
1901
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
KEEPS coNvIors BUSY.
Cold Snap Has Increased the Demand
For Penitentiary Coal.

Leavenworth, Feb. 24-The recent
cold snap has made heavy demands on
the penitentia.ry coal mine to supply the
state institutions with coal In ordinary
winter weather these institutions re-
quire about 200 car loads q, week but
since the cold weather set in the de-
mand has been increased to almost 300
cars. This necessitated the employ
ment of every available convict miner.
the number employed being almost 400.
Another gang of 100 men has been at
work harvesting nine inch ice from the
penitentiary lake, east of the prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
The Burlington Route the Best Line

West: Kansas City and st. Joseph TO
Nebraska, Denver. Utah, Pacific Coast
Two Trains Daily. Weekly California
Excursions.
Northwest: to Black Hills, Montana,
Washington, Puget Sound, via the
short Billings Route. the time saver
SO to 500 miles saved. Tourist Sleepers
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kansas City
and St. Joseph to Seattle.
East: unqueStiona bly, the best trains
via Chicago or st. Louis.
North: to St. Paul. Minneapolis and
the Northwest region.
Homeseekers' Excursions to the West
and Northwest
1900 Miles of Standard Railroad. The
Main Travelled Road in the Louisiana
Purchase
-Nestibuled, Pintsch-lighted, COM
plete traius of chair cars (seats free),
Pullman sleepers.
All Ticket Agents can ticket via the
Great Burlington Route.
Write
L. w. WAKELEY,
GenI Passenger Agt..
st. Louis, Mo.
J. C. BRAMHALL,
T. P. A, s23 Main ST.,
Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager. st. Joseph. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
Blizzard Strikes Ohio.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 24-One of the
fiercest storms of the winter prevailed
throughout northern Ohio today a 40
mile gale from the northwest was ac-
companied by a heavy driving snow
causing big drifts to form everywhere
The temporal ure fell rapidly. Trains on
the trunk lines, especially west bound
We're delayed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
A Frightful Blunder.

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald,
cut or bruise. .Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
will kill the pain and promptly heal it;
skin eruptions- Best pile cure on earth.
Only % cents a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold at Waggoner's drug store, 731 Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
A $4,000 eYMNAsIUM
To Be Erected In Connection With
Emporia Normal.

Emporia, Feb. 24.-Emporia will
have another new public building. A
gymnasium will be erected next sum
mer at the Normal school which will
cost about $4,000. AT Fridays meeting
of the regents it was decided to use the
old boiler house as the basis of the new
gymnasium building.
This new building will be 40x100 feet.
and two stories At the April meeting
of the regents the matter will be throw.
open to bids By the middle of May
work will be begun on it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
TALK ABOUT PARKS.
Topeka People May Get Some Infor-
nation Monday Evening.

The lecture Monday night at the high
school assembly hall by Samuel Par
sons. Jr., of New York will be free.
Mr.. Parsons has been in Colorado on
business and consented to stop in To-
peka on his way east and do what he
could for the advancement of Topeka
by giving a talk on parks. The lecture
will be illustrated by lantern pictures.
Mr.. Parsons was formerly superintend-
ent of Central Park All who are in
terested in the subject are invited to at
tend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

The man who persists in asking ques-
tons may emharrass a government as
well as in individual. Somebody wants
to know whether the United States is
at war or not and Secretary Root is
seeking some means of evading a direct
answer. but looks as though it must
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

According to recent reports from Mic
aragua the country is to be had by the
United States for the asking. Annexa-
tion would doubtless prove a great ben
eft to the Nicaraguans and would sim
plify the canal question for the United
States as nothing else could.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

81; Thomas W Levitt, Oswego. IS to
$40; William c. Simpson. Wycoff, Sc to
S1O; Hiram S. Hedges, Peabody, $14 to
81; William NJ. BATHS, Arlington, $12 to
Sl4; Marion Cooper, Sedgwick, SIG to
Sll; jacob Zumwa1t, Emporiav Sc to IS.
Reissue-William NJ. Hardesty, Mere
dith, So
Original widows Especial account, Feb.
9)-Bertha Kuhn Baldwin. IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

The difficulty experienced by the
president in securing men for the Phil
ippine commission indicates that all the
gentlemen of his own state are supplied
with places. No Ohio man was ever
known to refuse an Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

We may be compelled to designate
our territories as we do our cities. as
being of the first, second or third class.
According to the idea which seems to
prevail in congress, Ariznoa, New Mex
leo and Oklahoma would belong to the
first class Hawaii and Porto Rico to
the second class and the Philippines to
the third, with Alaska unplaced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
New Bishop of Havana.

Havana, Feb. 24-Mgr. Sbaretti, the
newly appointed bishop of Havana, ar
rived this morning and landed at 8
o'clock. A procession was formed and
the bishop went to the cathedral. where
he was formally installed. Many clergy
went to meet the prelate. There was no
demonstration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24

Chicago News: Olga Nethersole was
arrested yesterday on a charge of pre-
senting an indecent play in a New York
theater, and at the same time the Lang
try woman was being dined and wined
by members of the 400" Queer sort of
place. that New York.