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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The sultan of Turkey finds himself in
an embarrassing situation. He Is dis
posed not only to acknowledge the JUS
tice Of the United States claim for in
demnity for the destruction Of American
missions, but to pay it. But how can
he do it with all Europe looking on, and
each Of the powers ready pounce upon
him with claims similar in character
but larger in size? To meet all his OBJ
legations Of this nature would mean
ruin. There is evident need for an in
ternational bankruptcy law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
WOMAN WINS FIRST PLACE.
Eleventh Annual Contest in Declama-
ton at College of Emporia-

S4OA az SO4ASSS VI 1AupOI1ds
Emporia, Kas., April 27.-The eleventh
annual contest in defamation at the
College of Emporia brought out a large
crowd. The programme was interest
ing, although long. In condensed form
it was as follows:
Invocation, Prof. w D. Ward; duet,
30, That We Two Were Maying," Miss
Martha McCabe and A Dudley; dec
lamation, THE Traitors Death Bed"
W. c. Roberts; defamation, THE
Lightning Rod Dispenser" Vernon p.
Bowe; music, male quartette; decla-
nation, why He Didn't Sell the
Farm" F. n. Bosom; cornet solo, w.
Glen Patten; defamation, Dan Peri
toms Ride Miss Jennie L. Noble: dec
lamation, Georges Retribution." Miss
Eunice 2. White; music. college or
chestra-
Miss Jennie L. Noble was given first
place and SO in gold. Miss Eunice E.
White was awarded IS and second
place, and Will G. Roberts took third
place. The judges were Mrs L. B. KeI-
Iogg, John Madden and Rev. Frank
Ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
sMELrERs TO START UP.
A Revival of Work in Southeast Kan
sas ID Promised.

Pittsburg, April 27.-There is every in
dication for an immediate revival of the
smelter industry in this city and county.
The new patent obtained by Edwin V.
William, jr., and Josiah Lanyon for a
new furnace gives great promise that the
snelters of the coal fields will soon be in
position TO shut out all possibility of COM
petition from the shelters in the gas
fields.
At Girard this week an effort was made
to start three blocks of furnace, but 1t
was impossible to find men enough to
operate three furnaces.
Smeltermen have found other employ
ment since the shelters have shut down
and realizing the uncertainty of continu-
Gus work at the shelters, they are not
now eager to go back to the shelters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
ANXIOUS FOR JAIL.
ottumwa Murderer Declares he Is
Ready For Imprisonment.

Burlington, April 27.-Jim Harris, the
self confessed murderer of John H.
Allen, of Ottumwa, has waived a pre-
liminary hearing and has been COM
mitted to the county jail until the next
term of the district court. Harris has
said that he is anxious to go to the
penitentiary and that he would not feel
good if he didn't.
Mr. Allen, the murdered man, left a
will which he made about four months
ago. It is understood that he willed
everything to his wife, who is now I'M
der arrest for being implicated in his
murder. It is not known whether the
children will contest the will, but the
general opinion is that they will.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
GOOD WHEAT PROSPECTS.
DR.. Bohrer Says He Has Never Seen
Such Prospects.

DR.. G. Bohrer of Rice county who was
in the city this week speaks encourag-
ingly of the coming wheat crop in Rice
county and the western part of the
state.
There was about 20 per cent more
wheat sown last fall than the year be-
fore and all is in a fine condition. AS it
standard, the wheat is 100 per cent
good
In speaking of its condition he says:
Il have never before seen anything to
equal it in my country. If fair weather
continues as it has so far the yield will
be about so bushels per acre. The
amount sown in Rice county this year
is about 100, 900 acres.
J. Thomas ElAning Mill is proud of its
work in the Millinery Department Mills
Dry Goods store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS

Mr.. Myron Lefhngwella former mem
Der o. the Louisville Stock company and
the author of several plays, is at the
head of the stock company which Roy
Crawford will take to Spokane, Wn., for
an engagement of ten weeks. The COM
pany will be seen at the Crawford thea
ter in this city on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday nights of next week.
and 1.-THE Hand of Fate" will be the
pieces presented. On Tuesday night the
usual rule in regard to the admittance
of ladies' free will be observed. Only
capable people were engaged by Mr..
Crawford. and the performances next
week promise to be much better than
those usually seen at popular prices.
The Flints continue their hypnotic
exhibitions at the Crawford theater.
The engagement will end Saturday
night. The exhibitions are entertain
ing and are attracting good audiences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The fact that Secretary Of the Navy
Long has called Captain Chadwick to
an accounting for disparaging remarks
about Admiral Schley seems to Indicate
that the secretary is in earnest about
the vice presidency. He has been given
the endorsement of his own state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
I. o. 0. F. CELEBRATION.

About 5000 Persons Present at Win
field Gathering.
Winfield, April ~27.-Eight thousand
people attended the Third district Odd
Fellows celebration here Thursday and
bands were here from Blackwell, New
kirk, Wichita, Cedarvale and Chillocco.
w. L. Brown of Kingman delivered the
address. and the weather has been per-
feet. The exercises were held at Island
park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
LOCAL MENTION.

E. II. Crosby has returned from a
several days sojourn at Lake View. A
few of his friends have added to their
bill of fare some fine black bass which
Mr.. Crosby secured, by hook or crook,
at the popular fishing resort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Dewey is likely to fall into more
trouble when he arrives in Chicago,
owing to labor quarrels. than he en-
countered as the result Of accepting
that house in Washington, or announc-
ing his candidacy for the presidency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
ELocUTIoNIsTs 10 MEET.
First Annual Meeting Kansas State
Association at Emporia-

Emporia, April 27-The first annual
meeting of the Kansas State Elocution-
airy association will convene here this
afternoon in Albert Taylor hall. at the
Kansas state normal school. Much in
terest is being manifested and promi-
nent educators from all over the union
are arriving. The meeting viii last
two days and the programme promises
to be one of the most interesting ever
rendered in the west.
Frank Nelson, state SUPERINTENDENT is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
LAWYERS SUE FOR FEE.
C. w. Trickett and G C. Dali Place It
at $1,000.

Kansas City. April 27.-Some time ago a
suit was filed by James Carroll and F. K.
Jenney to restrain the Kansas City-Leav-
enwOrth Electric railroad from laying
tracks on their lands. c. ". Trickett and
c. c. Dali. local attorneys, were employed
by the plaintiffs to prosecute the case.
The suit was later compromised
In the district court Tuesday, the law
firm instituted action for 81 900 attorneys
fees which they allege is due them from
Carroll and Jenney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, April Extensions have
been granted as follows:
restoration and increaSe-John J. Bone
WITT. dead, North Topeka, S12 to $30
lnerease-Solomon s. Frank, wellington,
y to Sl2; William c. Sweezey, Olivet, Sc
Original widows, etc.-A1ice E. Bone
WITT North Topeka, S12.
Mexican war widows, special account,
April. 9-Julia Ann Scott, Luray, IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Fortunately for the fast mail subsidy
the men who opposed it in the house
were Democrats. Partisanship does not
admit that the opposition can be right
in anything. The opposition in this case
coming from minority party, the sub
sidy remains in the bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The announcement that the president
viii spend some weeks at his home in
Canton during the summer, seems to in
dictate that plans are being laid for a
repetition of the programme Of 1896. The
lawn, doubtless has recovered sufficient
" to stand another eampaign ordeal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The Maritime Canal company which
has been trying for years to hold up the
United States government for a few
millions on account Of rights which 1t
claimed to possess in Nicaragua, has
ceased to be a factor in the canal mat
fer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
POINTED PARAeRApHs.

LFrom the Chicago News.1
Trying to scale a precipice is but a
game OF bluff.
Many a man who was born to succeed
dies Of heart failure.
gratuitous falsehood is probably
one that gives itself away.
Dignity may stoop to conquer. but it
never grovels in the dust
Don't think because corporation has
no sole it is on its uppers.
True friends should be selected be-
cause Of the good looks they haV emit
got
man likes to be credited with some
great feat-and a woman with small
feet.
An old bachelor says that widows are
the only secondhand articles that sell
at par.
The average man appreciates his
wife's temper 50 much that he doesn't
like to have her lose it
Every time a woman sees a door
marked private" she has a curiosity
to know what is on the other side Of it
If a man has a good scheme and
makes money out of it people call hin
a genius; if he loses they call him q
fool.
tory of another woman's attire in hall
a minute-but she usually wastes G
whole afternoon in telling her neighbor'
the details.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
Homeseekers' Excursion Via Santa Fe
Route.

on May / and Is, will sell tickets to
points in Arkansas, Arizona, Indian
Territory, Oklahoma, New Mexico,
Texas and points in Colorado east of
Rocky Ford, at rate of one fare plus
$780, for the round trip. Tickets linn
tied q days. Stop-oyers on going trip
See I. L King, agent. for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

president of the association; Cora
Marshland of the state normal faculty,
vice president; Alfred E. Leach of Bald
win college, secretary and Harry T.
ParsOn of Topela. freaSurer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Pennsylvania could better afford to
get along with one United States sen
ator than the senate could afford to
establish the precedent which the seat
ing Of Quay would imply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
SCOTT STAYS IN.

Washington, April 27.-At $3.50 p. m.
the senate voted on the Scott case and
Senator Scott was declared entitled to
his seat-52 to 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Senator Mason desires to provide
Fourth of July celebration for the
Cubans by arranging to have al the
United States soldiers in the island en-
bark for home on that day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The Republicans Of Massachusetts,
want the banking laws so amended as
to permit capital to obtain fair re-
turn. AS to whether they regard the
present returns as being too small or
too great the platform is silent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

It will be difficult to make anybody
believe that the Carter case is at an
end until the captain is safe behind the
bars at Fort Leavenworth. He is at
present headed this way, making the
trip in a palace car
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

II Senator Depew can find time to
make one of his felicitous after dinner
speeches to the New York Central en-
ployes who are out on strike, a settle
ment might be reached with little diff
nclltv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

If that Childs- Wheeler wedding can
be hurried up a little there win still
be time for another hero presidential
candidate to enter the lists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27


Somehow an old woman never looks
right in a shirt waist if she wears a
bonnet with it.
Children can never understand how
any one with money in his pocket can
go past candy store.
Every time you meet a man wearing
a nice, new suit, you are reminded that
you need one yourself.
Notice: Hereafter we cannot listen
to cute sayings of children except on
Saturdays, from to 8 p. m.
The children's idea of good luck Is to
have their mother prepare for a party
and big rain prevent any guests from
coming.
A great trouble is that when engaged
people figure on living on the young
mans wages, it is thought vulgar to
consider that there may ever be more
than two in the family.
When people are genuine cranlxs over
whist, a dozen tables engage in the
game, and not enough noise is heard to
distinguish IL from a silent prayer
meeting. The very best players in
Atchison say so little, and work so
hard, that they need rubbing down
when the game IS complete.
Did you know there is such a thing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Chief trouble into which Senator
Clark fell was that he was caught at it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Every time a woman sees a dool
marked private" she has a curiosity
to know what is on the other side Of it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Notice: Hereafter we cannot listen
to cute sayings of children except on
Saturdays from to p. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The average man appreciates hi
wife's temper 50 much that he doesn'
like to have her lose it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

An old bachelor says that widows ar
the only secondhand articles that sci
at par.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IFrom the Atchison Globe.J
Somehow an old woman never looks
right in shirt waist if she wears a
bonnet with it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

It is a peculiar fact that while poor
actors invariably are poor, good actors
are very seldom good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

A man likes to be credited with som
great feat-and a woman with sma
feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Every time you meet a man wearing
a nice, new suit, you are reminded that
you need one yourself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

If a man has a good scheme and
makes money out of it people call him
a genius; if he loses they call him q
fool.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

One difference between a gourmand
and a hungry tramp is that the former
eats too long and the latter longs to
eat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Children can never understand how
any one with money in his pocket can
go past a candy store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

IFrom the Chicago News1
Trying to scale a precipice is but a
game Of bluff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The man who cracks his fingers sew
eral times while mailing down the car
pet knows what it is to take pains with
his work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

LFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Every dog has his bay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

True friends should be selected be
cause of the good looks they haven
got.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Don't think because a corporation ha
no sole it is on it's uppers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The Judge who is a man of few
words is apt to be one of many SEN
fences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

The difference between a. landlord
and a tenant is that the tenant wants
the rent to come down and the land
lord wants the tenant to come down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Many a man who was born to succee
dies of heart failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Dignity may stoop to conquer, but
never grovels in the dust.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Dia you know there is such a thing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

When it comes to kissing. two heads
are better than one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

Even the bibulous broker objects
his stocks taking a drop too much.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-27

A gratuitous falsehood is probabI
one that gives itself away.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-30
A TEUTONIc RAT sropv

THE baker has been telling me that
you have cleared your premises of
rats said the young policeman. Us
it true?"
Yah! YAH responded Herr Hopf.
"und der frau asks for sbecial
thanksgiving day to obserfe der fact
Ven dink of der RAIDS We had 1 shiffer.
1t vas like the memory uf bickel
tream. Mr. policeman. We had RAIDS vid
Boer whiskerS the size uf n kitten
Dey vud drill dunnels under der bricks
und den roll bumbernickel under vid-
out breakin' der loaf. All night | vud
lay in bed und hear der male RAIDS
DUNG gymnastics on der raiders und
der female RAIDS holding society need
ms in der walls. We set traps, but der
RAIDS gnawed off der doors and played
hide-u ndZeek inside. Boison made der
dribe sdoud. But Won day der frau
und myself found salvation und der
RAIDS found death. Der frau forged
to cover der yeast bod und alder We
had gone to bed We heard der RAIDS
eadin' der yeast. Soon alder der vas
a sharp rebord und I grabbed intent
bistol und vent down. / was sure it
vas burglars. Presently der vas two
more repords right by me und / vas
frightened. Alder vile 7 saw n big rad
In der lighd from der range. Der vas
n repord und i didn't see nuddin' but
his dali on der floor. Und den it vas
all explained. Der yeast was rising
until it exploded der rats. Mr.. Ro-
liceman, der RAIDS exploded all night
und der next day der vas not a whole
rad on my side Ut der fence"
Another case of determination by
expansion" remarked the young po-
liceman.
Yah" said Herr Houf. der govern
ment might try it on der Filipinos."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-30

tMnntN YearS- aftaESard
President Cleveland found himself in
similar dilemma. He proposed the
name of William b. Hornblower to fill
vacancy in the court. The nominal
tion was defeated by the activity of
David Is. Hill. then the leading Sena-
tor from New York. The President
then tried the name of Wheeler II.
Peckham. 1t was equally distaSteful
to HILL Peckham was also passed into
the outer darkness. Both were Mug
wumps who had been instrumental in
defeating n Democratic State ticket.
llill was as active as n bee in n tar
barrel, and the Senate stood by him.
Then came the nomination of Rufus
w. Pccithar1, Il jewel of the first
water. who was promptly confirmed.
Probably the hardest fight ever made
in executive session was over the nom
ination of Stanley Matthew's The at
mosphere was filled With pungent in
situations, and there was a continual
explosion of political hrecrackers.
Stanley hardly squeezed through, and
day or two afterward the African at
the door of the courtroom pulled the
slken cord and let him into the tribu-
nal
In those days the red light lay in the
womb of the future. 1t is only recent-
eeant at arms, who evidently fancied
that it would add to the dignity of the
Senate, and placed it over the main
door, where 1T serves as n warning
signal to members of the House and
other ordinary mortals. No one, how
ever, can gainsay the dignity of the
Senate. 1t is proverbal.
y new Senator transferred from the
House visited his old associates not
long after he was sworn in. When
asked how he felt in the Senate he
drew a long sigh and replied: oh it
is mighty refreshing TO join the boys
once more. I have spent two days in
the Senate in an effort to warm my
seat. but to save my life / cannot raise
the temperature to more than 90 de-
grces." 1t was evident he had never
attended an executive session. Anus
ing "reminiscences frequently ooZe from
the secret sessions. Cerro Gordo Will
Jams. while n nomination was being
discussed years ago. failed 10 achieve
his usual flight in oratory. In sud
den fit of indignation he shouted:
Throw open your doors; give us fresh
air; let the people inundate the gal
leries; do your work in the clear light
of day; 1t will open the way to inspira-
ton; the country ought to be thrilled"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-30

William L. Mason has vainly tried to
abolish the custom. The injunction of
secrecy was always disregarded by
Gen. Charles IL. an Wyck when Sen
ator from Nebraska. lie asserted that
the Senate had no right to keep his re-
marks from his people, and at the close
of an executive session was in the
habit Of seeking Il reporter and dictat-
ing his speech in full He confined him
SET entirely to his own remarks, and
gave no further information. News
papers frequently give extended ac-
counts of the proceedings in executive
session. but they are not always ac-
curate. Indeed, Senator james X.
Jones, in casual conversation the other
da-- said that he once read two
column abstract of a debate in the
Senate i'm secret session over a nomi-
nation which had not even been called
up.
The red light is still cleaning. The
other House has hardly yet compre-
hended its significance. a Representa-
tive from West Virginia appeared on
the floor of the Senate the other day
while the Hay Pauncefote treaty was
being considered. He was seeking Sen
ator Scott. and was dumfOunded to see
him acting as the presiding officer.
Great heavens was the reply, "how
did YOU get in here?' Through the
lobby door" the representative re-
sponded. Don't you know the Senate
is in executive session." the employee
asked in Il low, thrilling tone. The Rep
resentative looked at the galleries.
They We're empty. He broke for the door
and disappeared. Years ago during an
exciting discussion in secret session the
Senate was Mortified at the sight of an
American citizen sleeping peacefully in
Il corner of one of the galleries. He
had been locked in UnobSerVed. Bust
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-30


ana court oiicilis 10 me judiciary, anu
so on. '2etiatoriil cour 'esy, io"Srei'
PreValls even II. secret session. ~ d
senator ocsires ~ can up az ttppoins
menu III Wi'icn ne - pc. soi!a'y in.el-
e9ter' ~ 10 " a. go
REQUEST unless there are poilIicli , rea-
SONS aBalhaI II, re'tles are pitt ,, ich,-
~ privileged. Wnen they are caiieu up
day IS set, ana they are CONSIDERED
until disposed OF.
MEMORABLE EVENTS BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS.
Va 49,, 80 .;,,,os ,r,,on Tho oxc;tc-
ct tl'c s'it an;o,,, nS,,,oI., ,n,, 90
mem. IN Secret sessioiia .r''S
cufrins III open sesSli' ,,,,i el'.
oratlons M me chaIilper. ..n,, coilot ,
alone reach the outer ar. ne 'e ga =,
est speech ever hearu III my nc, sai'
a Senatoriai veteran was me slScei'
made by roscoe Cohklhs Wien CnyS
ter 4. Arthur was removed from me
coliectorShip of the port OF rev YORK
and General Merritt was appointed III
his place" The remova! was at the IN
stance of John Sherman under the ad-
Ininistration of Rutherford i. Hayes.
Conkling's Indignation was so great
that he scored the administration I'M
rnercjfilllv. Never was his sarcasm
more stjrging and his invective more