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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
HAD A PERILOUS VOYAGE.
Steamship Rival at the Mercy of q
Storm For Many Hours.

Port Townsend, Wn., Dec. 22.-The
stea mship Rival, according to reports
brought here last night by the tug Rab-
boni, had a perilous voyage from San
Francisco to South Bend. After leaving
we're gales and when she succeeded in
reaching Willapa Harbor the weather
was so stormy that She was unable to
pick up the buoys marking the channel.
While lying to she had the port side of
her cabin stove in the full length and in
that condition as the fury of the gale in
creased she was compelled to put to sea
and while under a full head of steam
drifted broadside before the gale for 10
miles. She then headed for Cape Flat
terry, arriving the next morning with on
" ten tons of coal. Captain Johnson
said he momentarily expected his vessel
to go to the bottom
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
HOSPITAL TO BE REBUILT.

Stormont hospital win be rebuilt as
In speaking of the matter this morning,
DIR. L. Y. Grubbs said: 1T is a fore
gone conclusion that the hospital will be
rebuilt. OF course we can do nothing
until the insurance adjusters. get
through with their work. but when that
In the meantime the new addition Will
be used. We have made arrangements
for the heating Of that part. and the
hospital will be in good running order
within a week or ten days. Some Of
the walls viii have to be rebuilt, but just
how much it is impossible to say until
they have been thoroughly examined -
The trustees will hold a meeting in a
few days and all the details of the work
of reconstruction will be attended to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22

Nj R Gray, who lives near Armenia.
duchess county, N Y, says: "Char1ber-
IaI ms. Cough Remedy IS the best medicine
nave ever used. It is fine children 5
remedy for Group and never fails to cure. .
when given as soon as the child becomes
hoaFSe, or even after the crcupy cough
hes developed, IL viii prevent tbe aftael-
This should be borne IN mind and a bot
lie or the Cough Remedy kept at hand
ready Tor instant use as soon as these
symptoms appear. For sale by all drug
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Trust Cases Dismissed.

Columbus, O., Dec. 22.-The supreme
court of Ohio has dismissed. under the
cases against the following companies
brought by ex-Attorney General Monett
under the antitrust laws of Ohio: Solar
Refining company, Ohio Oil company,
Buckeye Pipe Line company, Standard
Oil company, of Ohio, and the Cont
mental Tobacco company. The cases are
all dismissed without record and at
the cost OF the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
STRATTON MUST PAY.
Cripple Creek Millionaire Loses 9
S13O.OOO Suit.

Denver, Colo, Dec. ga judgment
for $3.50. $50 was given in the United
States circuit court here in favor of
Orrin B. Peck, of Chicago. against
Winfield s. Stratton, the Cripple Creek
millionaire. Peck had contracted to
erect a concentrating plant at the In
dependence mine and Mr.. StrattOn
claimed the contract was not fulfilled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Holiday Rates.

The Missouri Pacific Will sell tickets
December p. %. "A. rs. 81 and January /
between all points within 200 miles dis
lance, az rate or one fare for the round
trip, with minimum of SO cents chi
dren between and II years half fare
Tickets limited for return to January 3
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
TO Attend a Leavenworth Ban.

The Leavenworth Times says: Colonel
Rossington and Miss Florence Rossing-
ton, Miss Susan Gay, Messrs Thomas
King, David Laldn, Archibald williams,
of Topeka, and Mr.. Alexander Butts, of
Kansas City, will be among the out-of-
town guests who will attend Mr. and
Mrs. ]. A McGonigIe's ball on Deem
f,e-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Stabbed Eleven Times.

Ironton, O.. Dec 22-August Miller
stabbed Henry Holiday eleven times to-
day during a quarrel at the Yellow Pop
lar lumber mills in Coal Grove. Miller
was arrested. Holiday can not recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
1nflamatory Rheumatism Cured in
Days

Morton +. Hin. Of Lebanon, Ind, says:
My wife had infiammatory rhellrl 4 ism
IN every muscle and joint; her sufferina
Vas terrible and her body and face were
SMoiien almost beyond recognition; had
physicians, but received no benefit until
she tried the Mystic Cure for Rhetlma-
ism II gave Immediate relief and she
was aole to walk about in three eiavs I
am sure II saved her life" Sold bv Swift
q Aolldays IS Kansas avenue Tonel.a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
There BE- But one Grand Canon.

Tt is IN Arizona. sixty-five miles from
the railroad This is the real Grand
Canon-the sublimest of gorges; the
Titan of Chasms. RIr. Nat NJ Brigham
viii deliver his illustrated lecture on the
Grand Canon under the auspices of
the Ladies Music club at the First
Christian church, January 4, 1901
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
The Small
Of the Back

That Is where some people feel
weak all the time.
They are likely to be respondent
and it is not unusual to find them
borrowing trouble as if they hadn't
enough already.
The fact is their kidneys are weak.
either naturally or because of sickness,
exposure. worry or other influences.
am thankful to say" writes J. L. Camp
bell. Of Sycamore. H.. that Hoods Sarsapa~
rilla has cured me- For many years was
troubled with backache. At times I was 50
bad had to be helped from the bed or chair.
am now we'll and strong and free from pain
What this great medicine did for him IL has
done for others.
HOODS $as-sapag-fKEa
Promises to cure and keeps the
promise. Begin treatment with
Hoods today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
PLACE FOR MERRIAM.
Rumored That Minnesota's Ex-Gover-
nor Is Wanted in the Cabinet.

New York, Dec. ga special to the
World from Washington, D. c., says:
There is a persistent rumor that ex-
Governor Merriam, of Minnesota, now
director of the census, will be given a
place in the cabinet some time after
March 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Santa CLAUS Dies From Burns.

New York, Dec. 22.-Carrie Hanley
the 14-year-old girl who was burned II
public school No. A yesterday while
playing Santa Claus, died today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Holiday Excursions via Santa Fe
Rnnta.

Tickets on sale TO points within 200
miles west of Missouri river. One fare
dor round trip Tickets on sale Dec %
g "A. rs and 81. 1900, Jan /, Anal limit
Jan 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22

''Cure the cough and save the life"
Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds. down to the very
verge oe consumption.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Oincinnati's Duke Returning.

New York, Dec. 22-The Duke of
Manchester and his party started for
Cincinnati last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22

Read about the Grand Canon and then
go to the First Christian church. Janu-
airy Z, and see the pictures shown BY Mr.
N. NJ Brigham. Books free by applying
to Santa F'e Offices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22
Oldest German Field Marshal Dead

Berlin, Dec. 22.-Count Won Blumenthal,
the oldest field marshal in the German
army, died last evening on his estate at
Queilendorf, duchy of Anhalt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22

On the Grand Canon Of Arizona.

The Ladies' Music club has secured
Mr.. n. M. Brigham. the celebrated lee
turer, for the evening Of January 4, when
he will deliver his illustrated lecture on
the Grand Canon" 1t VIII be given at
the First Christian church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22

Prepare for the Grand Canon lecture
at the First Christian church, January
4. by reading about it. illustrated book
let free at the Santa Fe Offices
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-22

Washington to answer to contempt OF
court in shipping a piano away he was
especially ordered not to remove. He
furnished $1,000 bond and was released
pending hearing.
A severe storm on the coast between
Capes Hatteras and Henry causes sever
al wrecks One schooner was blown
ashore and captain drowned The gun
boat Annapolis was grounded, and the
North Atlantic squadron was prevented
from leaving the Roads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
DUKE D'AUIY IN COURT.
DUCHESS THERE ALSO. READY TO TESTIFY
AGAINST HIM

The action brought by Arthur Duke d'Auxy
against Divide Dupre who his lawyer,
came to trial yesterday before Justice Lawrence
in the Supreme Court. The Duchess d. Auxy. who
was the widow of Robert w. Soutter when the
Duke married her and whose maiden name
Charlotte A. Lamar, daughter OF F. G. Lamar
was present in court be examined witness
against him, and accompanied by their only
daughter. The Duchess occupied seat directly
said to be the correspondent Rosa Calm named by
the Duchess in a suit for absolute divorce which is
still pending The Duke says that he employed
Dupre look after his interests in settling up the
estate of his wife's father, that Dupre persuaded
him to agree that Dupre could keep all he col
lected in of $500. The Duke says that
Dupre collected s. CO. and that he should there
fore have received much larger sum.
Mr. Dupre testified as to the arrangement made
between him and the Duke. He said he would
have preferred to take half the recovery, as he
thought the estate would not realize very much,
but the Duke insisted that he should agree to give
him 1,500 If IL amounted TO that sum- and could
keep all he collected it. He added that his
naturalization of the Duke which he abandoned:
two endeavors to reconcile him and the Duchess
and the prosecution and defence of several actions
brought against the Duke and by his wife and
gave his name Arthur Charles Eugene. Duke
d'Auxy, then called witness in his own
behalf He is both lame and deaf and said he did
not understand English. His answers were inter
thought his interest in the estate of his wife's
father amounted to about 5000. At the close of
his testimony the Duke and Miss Calm left the
courtroom together. The Duchess and her daugh-
ter followed soon after. The Duchess will be
called witness against her husband Mon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
PHILADELPHIA AROUSED.
AND POLICE DIRECTOR CLEAR THEM
SELVES IN WANAMAKER NATTER.

Philadelphia. May PA mass meeting of citi-
zens, which limited numerically only to the
capacity of the Academy of Music was held to-
night TO protest against the alleged action of the
ening the personal character of ex-Postmaster-
General Wanamaker If he did not his influence
10 nave the attacks against the city administra-
ton by THE North American his sons news
paper. discontinued The meeting adopted set
of resolutions calling upon the Mayor and the Dr.
rector to vacate their positions if they could not
clearly establish their innocence of the charge OF
threatening Mr. Wanamaker
The meeting called the instance of the
Municipal League. and citizens prominent in many
part in the proceedings William Watsrs ac 1r
sided and made vigorous speech in taking the
Nelson. of the Municipal League; the Rev Floyd
". Tomkins, Of Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Williams. of The Press and the Rev Charles
Wood. of the Second Presbyterian Church. None
however were unanimous in the demand that if the
Charges made they should mm e resn
The resolutions We're adopted by a rising vote
They were as follows
Resolved. first. That the Mayor be and he IS
hereby requested to arrange for open and pub
lie investigation of the charges by committee OF
man Of this meeting and one by each OF the fol-
Trades League, the Commercial Exchange and the
Gals cannot be clearly and conclusively estab-
nshed by the foresong, or some equally thorough
quires that their positions shall be Immediately
Third-That the chairman of this meeting ia re-
quested to appoint a committee OF twenty to for
such other steps as they shall deem advisable for
rendering the action of this meeting effective.
petition circulated the meeting demand
ing that there shall be a thorough impartial and
public investigation of the charge made by a re-
~. acting for the Mayor as well for himself
by threats OF an attack upon private Character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
HILL AND MURPHY CONFER HERE.
No TAMMANY LEADERS GREET THEM AT HEAD
QUARTERS-PLANNING FOR
STATE CONVENTION.

Ex-Senaors David b. Hill and Edward Murphy
jr.. to this city from Albany together yes
terday afternoon and spent few hours in the
headquarters Of the Democratic State Committee
at the Hoffman House talking over plans for the
coming State convention. Elliot Danforth, chair
of the Executive Committee OF the State Com
mittee, with them at the headquarters They
had expected TO meet several Democratic politicians
of New-York and Kings counties. but only few
went 10 the headquarters during the afternoon and
evening. Perry Belmont and o. H. p Belmont
talked with ex-senators Hills and Murphy late In
the afternoon and DR.. Girdner and a few other
Bryan Democrats of New-York County were at
the headquarters. but not single Temmany dis
trict leader appeared the conference The
Brooklyn Democratic leaders did not appear cit her
but Controller Coler went 70 the headquarters late
about the antitrust plank he wants TO have in
serted In the platform TO be adopted by the State
Convention.
Mr.. Hill went to attend a private dinner early
last evening. he would talk about the con-
terence about the approaching State conven-
ton. He said he expected to Albany to-
day. Mr. Murphy left the hea dquarters with Mr.
Danforth before p. He said he probably would
20 down 10 Long Branch to-day As to the prepara-
say Mr.. Danforih said 1t looked as If the State
convention would indorse Bryan and say nothing
about free silver.
The Democratic State Convention will meet in
the Academy OF Music, In this city, on June 3
The State Committee viii have meeting the
Hoffman House the evening ot June l. and
then there will be decision as to the character
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
R4U4PO'S EXTORTION.
MR. FREEMAN SAYS THE CITY COULD DE-
VELOP THE COMPANYS WATER SUPPLY
FOR s25 A MILLION GALLONS.

John r. Freeman the engineer who recently made
a report to Controller Coler upon the citys water
supply submitted an additional report yesterday,
stating the methods which had been adopted to
ascertain the annual flow of water in the city S
watersheds, and the amount Of water actually used
the city. Mr. Freeman says: 1T has been regret
fully discovered that the old estimates OF flow We're
10 per cent too large and the city owns that much
less water than had been supposed"
He declares that the city must soon have more
water, and he says in conclusion:
Work on surveys for the best possible new sup
ply must now be begun at the earliest date possible.
There are all the sources of supply OH the new
map that there ever will he, and exploration
form of careful "Reminiscences in the field
has been made for all of those which give any
promise. These reconnaissance and the estimates
of cost have been carried far north as the Adj
rondacks; a supply has been sought from the
from Long Island and from the southwestern part
of New-York. the Hudson. One of the fore
most practical biologists in this country has made
extended studies OF the deep Long Island strata.
Many new facts have been brought to light. Ade-
quate supplies from deep wells on Staten Island
and on Long Island have been found hopeless
One interesting feature of these estimates is the
Company developed by the city itself under ordi-
nary conditions, would have cost the city less than
SIS per million gallons instead of $40. which the
city near having to pay, and IL our Connecti-
cut friends will aid with a little friendly legis-
lation shall be able to obtain four times the
quantity OF water rendered by the Ramapo Com
pany at just one-haf of their total annual charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
CUSTOMS FRAUDS DENIED.
WOOD AND BLISS MAKE STATEMENISI
PREVIOUS TROUBLE IN THE
DEPARTMENT..

Havana. May 25.-When the dispatches from
the United States alleging, on the authority Oh
an official of the Havana customs service. that
gross frauds existed in the Cuban customs
were shown to-day to General Wood and Col
lector Bliss. as well TO others officially IN
terested. they were rdcu,ed and repudiated'
General Wood said
1t is quite probable that this story which Is a
canard. originated with discharged oflcial VINO
has himself been accused of fraud. 1t seems 10
that the Cuban customs service Vindlcates
itself in the fact that, although the duties are
little more than half the figures Of former times,
the balance is always in favor of the Govern
ment thing that was never known betore;
Besides this Collector Bliss has always courted
the fullest inquiry with reference to the af1airs
of his department. believe him to be the soui
of honor and 1 have the fullest confidence IN
him. The mere fact that individuals nave go.
away at various times with small amounts anu
been discovered, does not justify any sweeping
charge of wholesale corruption
Collector Bliss said:
More than 9S per cent of the employees of the
department are Cubans From the outse. L
have endeavored to keep a very close Watcn.
From the time 1 took charge OF the department
more than two hundred employees have been
discharged for fraud among them members or
some of the principal families of Havana.
II the customs official now in the United
States who is referred to in these dispatches as
making the charge of thievery. lax methods and
incompetency will furnish me with any informa-
ton tending to support it, Will gladly push
matters TO the last often, irrespective Vi coh-
sequences. I think, however, that the person
referred to is probably honestly mistaken. OF
course. there some who act in colluslon
with merchants and inspectors, and here, as
everywhere else, there conspiracies to de-
fraud the Government. 1t is also quite likely
that such conspirators go undiscovered for a
time. Nevertheless, the experience gained from
the last seventeen months has taught us GER
tain safeguards. which L believe efficient and
sufficient.
While 1 would not like to pledge myself ex-
plicitly for the integrity of every employe in
the department. 1 will say that l have been
much gratifed to find that other departments.
after seeing the workings of my system, have
adopted IL as their, own
Colonel Black. Chief of the Engineering De-
partment said:
l invite the fullest investigation into the con-
duct of the Engineering Department our BOOKS
and records will be ready at moments notice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
GETTING READY.
Feeding Ahead of Hot weather.

Not quite so much meat in springtirre; use
the cereals. they heat the blood less
Seasonable advice from an old practitioner
II one uses some care as to food the coming
hot weather viii be passed as comfortably as
any season In fact, person possessed Of a
perfectly balanced set of nerves be happy
and comfortable under most any conditions
The truest food for building up the nervous
system 10 & perfect condition is Grape-Nuts.
The makers are skilled in their art ana know
ing that nature fills the brain and nerve centers
with soft gray matter which is used up more
or less each day and must be replaced tor
nervous prostFation sets I'M. and also knowing
that this gray matter is made by the combina-
tion Of albumen and phosphate of potash. they
select the parts of the field grains that contain
delicious food. ready cooked, predigested and
Of a fascinating flavor.
The use of Grape-Nuts quickly proves that IL
really does rebuild ard strengthen the nervous
system in a most certain manner. 1t is sold
by all grocers anG is in daily use in hundreds
Of thousands OF the best families Ia America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
MAY NOT ADJOURN JUNE s.
SEVERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS YET
TO BE PASSED BY CONGRESS-.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

BY TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUNEl
Washington, May 25.--The prospect that Con-
gress will be ready to adjourn on June . did not
appear so favorable to-day as yesterday, in
the opinion of Senator Allison. chairman or the
Committee Appropriations. The Army,
Navy. Postofce ard District of Columbia APP
preparation bills are still in conference. and the
Sundry Civil. Military Academy and General
Deficiency bills have not been passed by the
Senate There is impression among some OF
the leaders in the House that the conference re-
port on the District of Columbia bill is being
purposely held back in order to force the House
to accept an amendment to which 1t is opposed
by large majority, and they declare that THIS
purpose shall be defeated if the conse-
quence is a prolongation OF the session Inc
amendment in question provides that $lOooO
be appropriated for the purchase or ten acres oI
land as site for municipal hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
PLACE TO VIEW THE ECLIPSE

The solar eclipse of May 2s is visible in New
York between I:4e and 1882 a m, and a more ad-
vantageous place from which to view herea bouts
than the hurricane deck of the Hudson River Day
Line steamer Albany. which opens the Day Line
season on that day. would be hard TO find The
Albany leaves Desbrosses-st. at $40 a. m and
passengers are at liberty 10 board her at any
earlier hour convenient TO them. The restaurant
Will be open at a. so that those desiring can
eat breakfast before the eclipse begins rhe steam
er will land at nty-second-st, leaving there at
a. m, and Will make the usual stops along tna
river. The next day the steamer New-York will
make her first trip, and the Day Line service will
then be In full operation. ready for the holday.
pleasure seekers OF Memorial Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-26
NAY BE AFTER AGTINALDO.
AMERICANS IN PURSUIT OF BAND
THOUGHT TO BE ESCORTINC HIM.

Manila. May 25.-Major Peyton C. March,
with battalion of the SD Infantry. and
Colonel Luther r. Hare. with another part of
the 33d Regiment, while securing the country
northeast of Benguet report they have struck
the trail of a party of Filipinos travelling in
the mountains. and believe they are escorting
Aguinaldo. Major March is continuing the pur-
suit across an exceedingly difficult country, be-
yond the telegraph lines.
Sergeant Berry and four privates of Company
b. Of the 9th Regiment. have rescued the
daughter of the President of San Mateo from
some natives who abducted her. Afterward
twelve ladrones ambushed them, killing the
sergeant Three privates stood off the band
while the others secured achievements. Seven
bandits were killed. o." -
Lieutenant w. p. Elliott. OF the United States
cruiser New-Orleans. died recently at Cavite
from apoplexy, resulting from sunstroke.