davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31

him was the sweetest thing in life to
her. The thought of the dark-haired
woman who presided over Mr. Morey' s
home came to her but it did not trou-
BILE her. Viola was not affected with
scruples. Her girlhood life in the min
ing camps had taught her to laugh at
conventionalities.
But a day came when the thought of
Mrs. Morey did trouble her. It was once
when the dark-eyed woman came into
the office and Viola heard Mr.. Mercy
call her dear He had never said
dear to her. It gave her a mortal
stab to hear him address another wo-
man in that endearing manner. With
set teeth and c1inched hands and a face
rigid as marble, Viola gasped: Il hate
her. 1 hate her" That was the be-
ginning The end came quickly.
One day Mrs Morey lunched down
town with her husband. They We're at
the leading hotel of Hastings. Mr.
Morey laughed and chatted with his
wife. He called her my dear in ten
der tones. He had forgotten all about
looked at him with her heart in her
eyes. and sometimes cast glances of
fierce Ieproach at him.
But by an unhappy chance the
wretched Viola sat at another table in
the long dining room. Her salary was
q good one, and she could afford to FREE
quent the best places in town for her
daily luncheon. Viola Hoflocker saw
the tender giances that passed between
the two. She heard the words of en-
dearment from the lips of the man
whom she loved. In her blind jealousy
she forgot everything but the fact that
she could no longer endure anything of
the kind. She hastily left the hotel.
1t is said that she went to her room
and toek from q drawer q small, neat
ly wrapped package, that she quietly
ard vita her accustomed manner walk
ed up town until she came to tie house
in which Mrs. Norey lived. and that
when she had reached it she left the
package at the door. and then quietly
went back to her office. When Mr..
Morey. having said goodbye to his
wife, returned to the office he found
his stenograp her there, working busily
at her desk and apparently thinking
of nothing but her work.
A few hours later there was a scene
of wild confusion in Mrs. Mercy s
rooms. That lady. upon returning
to her house, had met a half dozen
women of her acquaintance She was
an artist and gave lessons in her studio.
on this particular afternoon she had
passed around a box of sWeetmeats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31

ing up one forepaw, began sucking at the
palm industriousIy.
This has been Topsy's chief occupation
when not sleeping for several weeks past
She will always brighten up when Wis
itor enters, and make herself as agreea bic
as ever, but the winter spell is on her.
Usually she eats a loaf of bread a day
but she has hardly tasted this amount In
the past fortnight.
Mr.. Shattuck bought Topsy not long
ago of a Snowman who had exhibited her
quite extensively during the past year
and the fact that she had not been made
cross by the teasing of her audiences
proves the sweetness of her disposition
She is q pure black bear of the old New
England species. She was captured l.
the northern part Of Maine when fe
weeks old and was brought up T
Her chief food is bread, and She is p
sionately fond of nuts, candy or any pr
sweets, but strange to say. she Will y
eat meat. She is remarkably neat,
her rich, black coat is as clean and CLOS
a wild animals. She weighs IL.
pounds, and Mr.. Shattuck places hel
value at $780, Her fur or flesh alone
would bring a high price. but Topsy as a
pet is a treasure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31
A GIRLS CRIME.
Viola HorlOcker and Her One
Great Passion.
Sent Poisoned Candy to Wife of
Employer.
CASE OF JEALOUSNESS.
Wanted to Supplant Wife in
Husbands Affection.
Trial This Week in Hastings
Attracts Attention.

The trial of Miss Viola Horlocker in
Hastings, Nebraska, this week on the
charge of nearly causing the death of
the wife of her employer and other wo-
men by poisoned candy has attracted a
great deal of attention.
Viola Horlocker had not always lived
in Hastings. She grew to girIhobd in
the mining camps of the Rocky Noun
tains. There she breathed the pure air
which gave her the complexion of a
pinlk-tinged lily and the graceful, free
step of a mountain deer.
Her father, George Hor1ocker, was a
wealthy man. He had amassed a for
tune by delving into the heart of the
earth and bringing forth its veins of
yellow gold. He loved his daughter,
Viola, with the devotion of fond
father. He was proud of her indepen-
dence and firmness.
Through unlucky speculations Mr..
Horlocker lost his fortune Shortly af-
ter he died. Then Viola and her mother
and three sisters moved to Hastings.
They must keep the wolf from the door,
and sunny-haired Viola turned her at
tention to stenography. With her ready
mind and nimble fingers she soon be-
came an expert in her profession. She
was appointed clerk of the county court.
Then she took out a qualification as
notary public.
1t was not long before she became
known as the most capable stenographer
in Hastings. The law firm of 1ibbets
Bros. & Morey, the leading. firm in the
town, heard of her and offered her in
ducements to come into their office.
Then her troubles began.
Up to this time her mind had been
occupied with her professional success.
Now that she had reached the top of the
ladder in the line of advancement, her
ambition was satisfied. She began to
dream of love. Almost before she knew
it, the center of all these dreams was
Mr.. Morey, her employer. One day Viola
aWoke to the fact that a smile from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31

her paw and feed herself. Then she
would show her gratitude by licking the
hand of the donor.
1t was most amusing to see her secure
the dainties when thrown on the floor
She seemed reluctant to put her nose in
the sawdust, but would carefully gather
in the candy with the long nails of her
fore paw. 4 lump of sugar was laid on
the floor Just behind her. and though she
strained the length Of her chain she could
not reach it. But Topsy knew a thing or
two in the emergency. Quickly heading
around, she backed outward until her col
lar drawn up around her ears, and
reaching back with her hind paw, drew
in the coveted sweet A lump of sugar
wrapped in paper was extracted with
equal cunning.
But Topsy was sleepy. At this season
bears in their native wilds lie in their
dens in a half dormant state and ''suck
their paws, and civilization cannot quite
break Topsy of the habit. When the
sweets were all gone a look of bored
WEAKNESS stole over her bearish coun-
tenanee, and, rubbing her eyes with her
paws, she stretched her arms" in a yawn
just like a sleepy person Then she
dropped to q hunched position, and. turn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31

fangs We're shown in a yawn. The visitor
started back with alarm, but Mr. Shat
tuck smilingly walked forward and patted
the animals head.
Hug me- Topsy.'' he said: kiss me-
The bear rose upright OH her launches.
gently laid her paws on her masters
shoulders and softly licked his face, keep
ing up low, half-whining sound as she
did So as if .endeavoring to express her
pleasure or affection Mr.. Shattuck gave
the animal a grape and she masticated it
delightedly,, then put out her nose for an
other: but her master stepped back, and,
pointing to a 1adder-like arrangement of
Stats on the wall. commanded her to
climb Topsy gave one longing glance
at the bag of grapes and, inserting her
claws in the ereviees of the slatwork,
climbed clumsily but willingly as high as
her chain would allow her, grape was
handed up as reward, and she backed
down.
A lump of sugar was next given and
she ate it even more eagerly than she had
the grapes. Her master would not allow
her to take the titbit directly with her
mouth, she seemed inclined to do, but
would command, your hand. Topsy, your
hand until she would gently reach out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31

among the ladies at the close of the
lesson. The box she had found at her
doorway as she came in. With it was
the card of her friend, Miss Kirby, and
on the back was written home made
sweets ?" Mrs. Mercy delighted with the
thoughtfulness of her friend, was tell
ing the ladies how she came by the
candy, when the door opened and Miss
Kirby came in.
''Oh. my dear Miss Kirby said Mrs.
Morey, you have come just in time
for me to thank you. 1t was so kind
of you to remember me in this way.
Pray have some yourself, and she held
out the box of candy. But Miss Kirby
protested that she had not sent the box.
Then the ladies declared there was some
mystery and the box of candy was laid
on the shelf, where it's sweets went beg
ging.
A few minutes later Mrs. Mercy be-
gan to feel frightful pains in her stom-
ach. She had scarcely spoken of it be-
fore one of the other ladies present COM
planned of having the same pain. a
doctor was sent for. Terror reigned in
Mrs. Morey's usually peaceful studio
Mr.. Morey was summoned.
When the doctor arrived he asked a
few questions, and then he looked at
the box of candy. Mrs. Morey and Mrs.
GosIin remained at the point of death
for weeks. Several other Of the ladies
were sick for few days. Hastings was
aroused as it had never before been
aroused.
On the afternoon of the day following
that ON which Mrs. Morey had found
the box of candy at her door, another
scene took place in the office of Tibbets
Bros. & Morey. 1t was between a man
and woman, but the man was not Nh.
Morey. Viola Horloeker sat at her desk
l. working Her hair was as crinlxly as
ever; her face was as fair. Tt had lost,
even, it's frewn. Her slender fingers
moved as rapidly as ever and with as
much firmness as ever. People had come
in to inquire abiut Mrs. Morey. The
members of the firm We're out. Mr.,
Morey, of course, was at his wife's bed
side. To all visitors Viola had express
ed great surprise, coupled with the hope
that Mrs. Morey would speedily recov-
er.
A IulI came in the line of visitors. The
door opened and Mr.. Tibbets came in.
He been out all day collecting evidence
that should fasten the guilt of the at
tempt to poison on some one person
Quietly he came and stood before the
stenographer's desk.
Miss Horlocker," he said, 'syou are
| accused of having left the box of poison
candy at Mrs. Morey's door. Answer
me, is it true2"
Viola Horlockers stedy fingers fell in
disorder on the keys. Her face became
CHASTITY. She made an attempt to rise,
but she could not command her voice
to utter a word.
Us it true, Miss Horlocker?" again
asked Mr.. Tibbets.
What she responded Mr.. Tibbets has
never told. He will tell it all, word for
word. in the trial which is now on in
the Hastings district court. It is said,
however, in Hastings that Viola adj
mitted her guilt as she sobbed out her
love for Mr.. Morey. Only this is known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31

REV ELWOOD SCOTT, CARTHAGE. IND,
obliged
Celery
pain II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-31


Hob with n d every pt "a e lis
work
nnh h rbrp a amha
and al
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

One of the Rock Island surveyors told
the writer. last Saturday, that in all prob
ability work would begin on the extension
about Jan. 1st. The parties had been
ordered out to set the grade stakes and
would begin at once. The grading viii,
no doubt, begin the first of the year lie
said that while no official announcements
had been made by The head officials. 1t
was the general opinion that the road
would be extended at once The railroad
company don't generally tell what they
are going To do, but go ahead and do it.
We sincerely hope for the early compile
lion of this line.-Meade News.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
How to Measure Hay.

Having inquiries from time to time as
10 the government standard for the
measurement OF hay in the stack or barn,
Secretary Coburn applied to the Quarter
master General of the army to know if
any such standard was known recog-
nized by the government officials. The in
formation elected is that the government
has standard measurement for hay in
stack, and that the following rule is taken
from army regulations:
If the hay and straw are in the stack.
the quantities can be determined By as
certaining the cubical contents of the
stack, then cutting therefrom a cube Of
definite size. not less than seven feet, and
weighing it,
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Church people will be interested in
knOwing how easily S2o5. 90 was subscrib-
ed in the NJ. z. church Sunday morning
for the benevolences in the church. The
pastor, Mr. Mccormick, had arranged
figures representing So. IS, 81, 81 and
80 CO lts, which We're fastened on a board
in the shape of cross. The people were
O He'd on to make volunt eer subscription,
and responded in the amount given In
less than % minutes the entire subserip-
zion was taken. AS a figure was taken
sff tie board the clerks put the name
down. There was printed on the board
Appropriate notices
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
Has Never Gone Dry.

j. e. Truitt, section foreman of the
Rock Island road, at Wilroals, has a
small Jersey COW which has been giving
milk for nearly eight years, without Civ
icg birth TO calf The second year after
giving birth to the calf the gave five
gallons of milk day. She now gives
from and half to two gal
Ions day. Mr.. Truitt has been milking
this COW continuously since she gave birth
, to the only calf, which will be eigh Il
years ago in the spring. This COW is a
half breed Jersey.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

A. II. Thurness, eff Wills Creek Coal
Co. Buffalo, o., writes: II have been
afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble
for years, passing gravel OF stones with
excruciating pain. Other nedi cines ouly
gave relief After using Foley's Kidney
Cure the result was surprising. A few
doses started the brick dust, like fine
stones, etc. -, and now feel no pain across
my kidney and l feel like man
Foiey's Kidney Cure has done me $1,000
worth of good Take substitute
w. F. Pine.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Senator z. D. Smith, of Kinsley. il go
ing 10 be the chief booster of a bill
authorizing the state TO purchase a large
number of Belgian hares to turn loose
the prairies of western Kansas to cross
with the Kansas jack rabbit This bill
ought to be amended so q to include the
purchase of a supply of gray squirrels to
cross with the Kansas prairie dog. With
this amendment the bill ought to pass
with whoop.-Grear Bend Register
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
Burning Gumbos

The fires of the Rock Island gumbo
kilns will be lighted tomorrow. The
ballast company which has the contract
for burning thousands of carloads Of
gunlbo at this point, has already 80 cars
OF coal Oh the ground and 20 cars of old
ties for starting fires. The machinery
for excavating the gumbo beds has part
OF it been busy for several days. After
the WORK is in full blast they will use from
. to 10 cars of coal per day and over l1O
men will he employed until the latter
part of next sylnlmer.-W ellington Mail,
Dec. 6.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

The most miserable beings in the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Com plant. More than seventy five
per cent OF the people of the United
States are afflicted with these two diseases
and their effects such Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness.
PaIpitation of the Heart, heartburn,
Waterb rash, Gnawing and Burning Pains
the Pit OF the Stomach, Yellow Skin.
Coated Tongue and Disagreeable Taste
N the Mouth, Coming up of Food after
Eating, Low Spirits, etc Go to your
Druggist and get a bottle of August
Flower for Is cents Two doses will re-
lieve you Try it. For sale by Palace
Drug Co. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Mike Sughrue has been very poorly
since his return from Hutchinson last
week, where he had been to take the little
Indian boy, but he is improving now, and
while his case was very serious Monday
and Tuesday, and his recovery became
doubtful, yet he is now in Il fair way to
be able to be around again in a few days.
CLARK County Clipper
Pat IL. Sughrue was down to Ashland
to see Mike. on Thursday last he says
Mike is dangerously sick with gravel.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
NOTICE.
J. II. DUPREE. Proprietor

state of Kansas. Ford County,
Notice OF presentation of petition to vacate
certain streets and alleys in Crawford > ad-
dition to the City of Dodge City, it being .
part of an improved tOwnsite-
TO all whom it may concern and the public
generally:
You hereby notified that a the 2nd reg
ular meeting of the CoGnciI of the City of
Dodge City, Kansas, it being city of the 2nd
class, held on the 10th day of December, 1900,
petition VIII be presented to the said city
council by Alexander Alter. praying the va
cation by said council the whole of Elm
street, and of 2nd street of a line running
due north from portheass corner of block
No. 3 and the alleys in block and 2 in Craw
ford 3 1st addition to the City aforesaid.
".
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
How to cure Group.

Mr. R. Gray, who lives near Armenia,
Duchess county, N. Y, says: s.Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine / have ever used. It is fine
children's remedy for Group and never
fails to cure'' When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed, il will
prevent the attack. This should be born
in mind and bottle of the Cough Rem
edy kept at hand ready for instant use as
soon as these symptoms appear For sale
by w. 3 Amos, druggist.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
Fish Commissioner

Fish Commissioner Wiley has been
bnsy for the past week planting fish in
Meade county ponds anc streams. George
is rot slow when it comes to looking after
tile fish interests in Kansas aud is faith
fully disclIargiig the duties OF his Office
and keeping Uncle Sam busy sending fish
into the SUnf1oSxer State. In few years
orr ponds and streams will be stoc ked
with the best fish III the world All on
account of his uutiring efforts-Meade
Globe.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Il am very glad to see,'' said Cover
nor Stanley, ..that the republican mem
bers of the legislature have thus far
manifested intention of advocating
bills regulating the length of cows tails /;
the number of dogs man may keep or
providing for the dedication of the sand
hills III western Kansas for a national
cemetery. / regard this indication
that the Legislature will probably pass the
necessary appropriation bills and adjourn
aud 60 hone.''
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Some people DO not behave in church
at Gree nsburg, and the Signal gives them
this warniug.
There IA few OF our young people
who don't seem to know how at
church. II they want lessons they can
get them by paying fine and cost. They
have been warned several times and if
they insist receiving the lessons they
will be given at their expense.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Among the tens of thousands who have
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
colds and lagrippe during the past few
years, to our knowledge, not single
has resulted "a pneumonia. Thos.
Whitfield &C Co., 240 Wabash avenve,
Chicago, one of the most prominent re-
tail druggists in that city. in speaking of
this, says: I'VE recommend Cham ber-
lain s Cough Remedy for la grippe in
many cases, as it not only gives prompt
and complete recovery, but also counter
acts any tendency of la grippe to result in
pneumonia For sale by w. s. Amos
druggist.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
Krau-e-- Headache Capsules

are unlike anything prepared in America.
They were first prescribed by DIR. Krause,
Gernany's famous court physician, long
before antipyrine was discovered, and are
almost marvellous, SO speedily do they
cure the must distressing cases. Price
25c. Sold by w. f. Pine.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

The editor of the Rocky Ford Republi-
can comneuds flag furliugs' which
lately occurred 1t was the hospital flag,
over an alleged case of small pox. in his
printing office building During the
s.small pOX scarce the Republican was
printed in Denver
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Mrs. Mary Barr died at the Soldiers
Home, Saturday morning. after long
illness The deceased was 81 years old,
and had been resident of the Home
since 1892 The burial took place in the
home cemetery on Sunday The deceased
left who is employed with the
Amity Ditch Company at Lamar, Colo.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Finney county farmers have consulted
the sugar beet growers of Rocky Ford !,
with view of engaging tn the raising of
sugar beets. Raising sugar beers may
become an Important industry in Western
Kansas and Eastern Colorado.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Over thirty out of one hundred people
are troubled with constipation and doc
tors claim this if the indirect cause of
three fourths of all sickness If you are
one of the thirty, why don't you take
Gatiinss Anti Bilious Compounds 1t
permanently cures habitual constipation.
Y our money back if you are not cured
Price % cents. Free samples at all drng
stores. For sale by all druggists.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Don't risk the little ones life, Group is
a dangerous disease. Mrs. H. Gregg,
Dundee, kans-. savs--''My little daugh-
ter had been troubled with Group since
She was three months old; Beggs- Cherry
Cough Syrup cured her Children like
it. GUARANTEED. w. E. Pine.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely on the
perfect action of your Stomach and Liver
DIR. Kings New Life Pills give increased
strength, a keen, clear brain, high ambi-
ton. A 25 cent box will make you feel
like new being. Sold by w. f. Pine,
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
If You're Going East

and want to make early morning con-
nection at Chicago take Santa Fe train
No. leaving Dodge City at $50 a. M
No hurry. No worry. Your troubles
end when you get your ticket. Pullman
palace and tourist sleepers and free chair
cars. Dining cars east of Kansas City.
FRED GARDNER, Agt.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

For all sores, ulcers, wounds, burns
and skin diseases Begg' German Salve,
the famous pile cure e. H Lidell, Ne
vada, Mo-, says: lit gave immedi-
ate Keller from piles and effected a per-
manent cure 4 GUARANTEED REMEDY
endorsed by physicians w f. Pine
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Farmers are lnying in a supply of coal
in anticipation or cold spell. 10 be
Iorearmed is to be forewarned. There
are many people here who remember the
blizzard OF january :. 1856, AMI the dis
aster which followed it. Oar farmers are
we'll prepared to lay in a supply of winter
fuel.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Secretary Coburn's report gives Ford
county yield of 444, 904 bushels of
wheat, las, 795 bushels of corn and 165.-
US bushels of oats. The yield of wheat
in the state was 1896 443 bushels, the
greatest wheat crop ever grown in Kan
sas, aud probably the greatest ever re
corded in any state
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13
.Jan=i1ns Nerves.

Are you irritable? Do you sleep badly?
Is it hard TO concentrate your JBou2hts2
l. your appetite poor? Do you feeLtired
Celery Nerve Compound II will do yon
more good than anything you have ever
tried. Sold by w. F. Pine.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Mrs. Chas Hudson. Denver. Colo.
writes: Both my children had bad cases
of whooping cough and nothing seemed
to help them; Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup affected a quick cure That's
| coughs, colds. Group, lagrippe, bronchitis
pneumonia and consumption. w. F.
| Pine.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

Kansas hay dealers expect to make
rich cleau-up this winter One firm
Wichita has over a thousand tons of baIed
hay, which cost. cut aud stored, from 81
to 81 a ton The price there IS ST,
and it is expected that the great demand
Tor Kansas hay FROM eastern states will
make it worth SI2 a ton before grass
colnes.-Meade Globe.
The Globe-republican., 1900-12-13

It is noticeable that Gray county far
niers are driving better grade OF horses
than they did Two three years ago
The time is not far distant when the scrub
will not cumber the soil of Gray--Cim-
AKRON Jacksouian-