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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
THE FAMOUS HORSESHOE BEND
A Warrant for the Lease of the Land
by Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb. 2S.-The board
of public property received an application
today for 25u acres OF land in St. Clair
township, Westmoreland county. 1t is
said to be valuable coal land and is under
stood never TO have passed out OF the own
ership of the Commonwealth
Today warrant was issued for a tract
of LAND in the Allegheny Mountains, which
includes the famous Horseshoe Bend and
the Altoona city reservoir. Not long ago
the surveyor OF Blair county discovered
that this land was vacant, and notified the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the
Altoona city officials. who fled Joint ap-
plication for the land 1t comprises about
seventeen acres.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb. 2S.-Leonard r.
Owens, former deputy postmaster at
Marion, and appointed TO the postmaster
ship several months ago, was arrested this
evening on the charge OF embezzlement
The affidavit was made by PostofHce In
spector Meyer. The shortage is said to be
in the thousands. Owens waived examina-
ton. several prominent Democrats going on
his bond. He has borne an excellent repu-
tation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A CORPSE IN A BOX.
The Cincinnati Police Puzzled Over
Strange Discovery.

: CINCINNATI, Feb. 2s.-The police are
puzzled over the discovery of a mutilsted
human corpse. Engineer Jerome Boyles.
who came in with the Baltimore and Obs
express from ST. Louis, says he was given
large soap box by an aged man at Sey-
mour, Ire., to carry to this city, here
it would be called for at the round heuse
by Fireman Wagner.
In removing the box 1t fell apart, re-
vsaling parts of a man about sixty
years old. The head was severed, the skull
crushed in, and the chin burned away
The remains were taken TO the morgue and
officers are looking for the man who sent
the box
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
TRAGEDY IN A COURT ROOM.
A Negro shoots Woman and Kills
Himself.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 2s.-William Jackson,
a negro, was arrested this morning on the
charge OF disorderly conduct brought by
Lucinda Harston, woman, with whom he
had been living. The hearing was just
about to begin in Justice Negley office
when Jackson shot at the woman with a
revolver.
The bullet was DETECTED by corset
steel, and as The woman tIrned jackson
shot her in the back, infiictiug a deep
flesh wound. Justice Negley grasped Jack
sons arm and was just missed by bullet
aimed at him. Jackson then shot himself
through the heart and dropped dead
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

The stylish footwear on display in the show
windows Of W. L. Douglas retail store at 1913
rehnsylvania Avenue, attracts general attention.
me styles for spring show number OF new toes.
Inc creation Ct the Douglas exclusive designers,
which VIII not be seen in any other shoe store
~ ,hls CITY, The W. L. Douglas shoes have a
reputation which extends around The world Their
popularity has made new era In shoe making
Al IN the shoe history of this country. Mn
DOUG ..-S=neS been in business a quarter of a
century, during which time he mas msde nassjb,A
the fact that shoes could be made to sell as low
As ~ 20 and stiI possess the same material work
manship, style. and durability 10 be found in
those costing from % TO 81. Mr.. Douglas owns
and operates sixty retail stores In The ,,rin,insi
cities Of the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
Funeral of Frederic Porter Lewis.

The funeral of the late Frederic Porter
Lewis, who committed suicide at the home
of Mrs. Amanda V. Exner. 472 o Street
northwest, at an early hour Tuesday morn
ing. took place yesterday afternoon from
the undertaking establishment of Joseph
Gawler, in Pennsylvania Avenue north
west. The funeral was conducted by
Columbia Typographical Union, of which
deceased WIS member. The iuterment
was at Glenwood Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
Nine Miners Entombed.

REDDING, Cal, Feb. 2S.-Nine miners
are entombed in tunnel Of the Mountain
Copper Company, in Iron Mountain. Five
hundred men are employed In the mine,
and two hundred are in the night shift.
Early this morning big cave-in occurred
in the tunnel, and the nine men were I'M
able to escape. They are inclosed in 4
natural chamber, and their raps on the
walls show that all are well Every eff
fort is being made to rescue them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

CHICAGO. Feb. 2s.-Chicago Harbor is
ice-bound for thirty miles, and fears are
entertained that serious consequences mey
result to steamers caught In the ice out in
the lake. The City of Racine and Victoria,
passengers liners. are both due, but have
not arrived. The liner Indiana is snow
bound at the harbor entrance, within few
lengths Of the south pier She tried TO get
out last night, and became stalled.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 2S.-The Su-
preme Court today affirmed the death sem
tence in the case of John Watson. of War
rem county, who was convicted of the muir
der of Joe Hills, and sentenced him to be
hanged April 20. Watson's defence was
that he was drunk. He lay In wait and
assassinated Hills, who recognized his
voice. and SO stated in death bed state
ment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
prouned In the Chesareake.

CRISFIELD. Nd, Feb 2S.-A letter has
been received in Crisheld stating that
Capt. Peter Evans, Of Smith Island, was
drowned on Sunday night, and that his
body had not yet been recovered. His yes
sci was near st. Jeromes at the time OF
the accident. He was about twenty-four
years OF age. The Annamessex River is
frozen over and there is now no com
munication with islands of the Chesapeake
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. est is prob
able that the granite cutters OF New
England will suspend work tonight to
force the manufacturers to adopt the
union scale of wages, which is SO per day,
and to reduce the work day 10 eight hours.
About four thousand granite cutters and
perhaps one thousand other workmen will
be out If the strike goes through.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A German warship stranded.

BERLIN, Feb. 2S.-The German war
ship Sachsen grounded near Kiel yester-
day. The warships Wurtemburg and
Aegir and a number of tugs attempted to
pull her off, but failed TO dislodge her. 1t
was then decided to remove the heavy
guns to tighten her and transfer them to
the Wurtemburg. While the guns were
being transshipped one of them fell into
the sea.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
r.arr-d Win Crond L,r..n

William Moxley, thirty-one years Of age is &C.
cussd of grand larceny at the First precinct sta.
tor He is said to have robbed William p. Hut.
ton, who resides on Street southwest, At val.
uasle ovefcoat, and about 500, which Moxley
claimed was in the pocket Of the coat, is also re.
ported missing. The prisoner taken into Gus.
today by Policeman Sanford. and will be ar.
raigned today in the Police Court. He is q Ia
borer, and denies the charge against him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
A LARGE ORIENTAL CARGO.
American Flour. Cotton, and silver
Bullion for China

{ SEATTLE. wash, Feb. 2s.-The larges.
Oriental cargo that ever left this port went
out this evening on the steamer l'osa
sMaru. The cargo consisted of 10, 600 bales
of Texas cotton. 500 tons of Washington
State flour, 100000 ounces of silver bull
lion, from Montana, for the Russian Chi
nese Bank at Shanghai, and large amount
of American agricultural implements with
pther machinery.
The total value OF the exports is 5000, GOO.
Another cargo. similar in character. await.
the steamer Kenshui Maru, which ar
rived from the Orient today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
To Celebrate the Surrender.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 2S--News of
Cronje's surrender to Lord Roberts in
South Africa was received by the English
residents of Norfolk, of whom there are
many. with great rejoicing They have
already begun preparations FOR a banquet
to celebrate the event
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
Next Minute May Mean DEATH,

the heart futters, papitates. tires easily, you
may be next door TO sudden death and not know
it. Dr. Agnews Cure for the Heart gives instant
relief and cures. The pains about my heart
were so severe could hardly breathe. | thought
must die. One dose of DR.. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart gave me perfect relief inside OF 20 minutes.
few bottles cured. | firmly believe it saved my
life Mr. John Jameson, Tara, Ont. Sold by
F. s. Williams. 9th and SITS, Edmonds & VIII
lisms, Sd and Penn. ave.-sl.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01
GOVERNOR GoEBEL'S SLAYER.
A Large sum VIII BE Appropriated
for Ills Detection.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb 2S.-The House
OF Representatives at 4 o'clock this af-
ternoon, after four hours spirited debate,
and on partisan vote, passed the House
resolution providing for an appropriation
of 100000 for the arrest and conviction
OF the unknown assassin of the late Will
lam Goebel.
The resolution provides for q committee
to expend the money, and is the identical
! resolution. passed by the Senate, but owing
to the fact that the Senate resolution
was not advanced far enough to be passed
the Senate resolution will be taken up to-
morrow and voted upon. The action on the
resolution tomorrow will be, formal. The
resolution was passed by vote Of 81 to
81. Amendments we're voted down for re-
wards Of LOCO. 5000, $4,000, and $685.
600.
Drapery on the State buildings placed
here under resolution of the assembly out
Of respect to the memory OF the late Will
liam Goebel was torn down from the
buildings during the night. Soldiers were
on guard during the night and under order
Of Captain Cochran, the drapery was re-
placed today and a court of enquiry in
stituted.
r. ]. Breckenridge was given the GER
titicate as Attorney General by the State
Board Of Election Commissioners today,
presented his certificate before the Court
of Appeals, and asked that he be sworn
in. Clifton j. Pratt, who claims the Of
flee under the certificate presented to him
by the board in December. objected, and
asked that the court file away the certifi-
cate. The certificate was offered and sub
United, and the court Will probably be
forced to recognize Breckenridge or Pratt
on Saturday, as case is pending in which
the Attorney General will have to appear.
This case will have much bearing on the
other contest cases.
The Democratic Senate today confirmed
long list Of appointments made by Gov
ernor Beckham.
The State funds are still tied up, and
there is no change in the situation of the
two governments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

The effects arc already visible The people are
awakening to the truth that Heurich's beers are
pure and wholesome. and that they ore brewed
only Of the best malt and hops is ,shos..-,v the
large increase Of sale Of MacTzen. Sssst'
Lager Phone 6Si. Arlington Bottiing % CO. n"o
ease OF Heuricifs. ~ i0i :
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

LOUISVILLE. Feb. 2S.-The Republican
legislslprs in a caucus tonight decided tc
call on - to aid in preserving the
right M cur lin Kentucky.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-01

to be the purpose of the crusaders commit
tee 10 demand the right of the floor for one
of their number during the final debate to-
morrow morning TO reply to Prof Ate
water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24

to work, compulsory arbitration IS not
practicable or desirable. The interest
of the general public in such an indus
try is hardly so far-reaching as to war
rant legalized interference.
But in quasi public service, such as
steam or street railways, the great pub
lie has an immediate and pressing inter-
est. Not only dollars but frequently
lives are dependent upon the regular
and prompt performance of railroad
schedules. Laws governing the opera
ton of such enterprises in case of strike
would be desirable. State or govern
mental interference ought to be per-
MISSILE, when it means the continuance
of certain obligations to the public
which the road, and its employees as
well, are bound to fulfill
The difficulty with boards of arbitra-
ton. when voluntary. has been that
their renderings are not binding upon
either party If arbitration is to sue
coed it must be legislated into authority
and both parties to the suit will have
to be bonded in all fairness, to abide by
the decision. 1t is bold step for
state, in the person of one of its execu-
tives, as an arbitration board would
naturally be considered to practically
take charge of a business, in the same
manner as a receiver would, and keep it
going for the accommodation of the
public While the dispute is IN process of
settlement. There will not be pettiness
or petulance in such disputes if both
sides have something tangible to gain
or lose. Then if pettiness is successfully
eliminated the state has sufficient war
rant Labor can be organized and cap
italized to be a competent party to a
suit at law with a corporation. Courts of
arbitration especially for such causes
could be established to minimize fees
and obviate the expensive delays of 9TH
er courts. Men would have a better un-
derstanding of their related capacity to
the companies in fulfilling their obli-
gationsnto the public the stability of the
power that is adjusting their case would
give them reliance on the surety of re
tanning their positions, fear would be
removed, employment would go on while
the matter was in allegiance and there
would be no opportunity for violence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
FAKE DEFECTIVE AGENCIES.

If the United States government is
short on frauds to suppress experiences
about here would suggest that Uncle
Sam investigate some of the mushroom
detective agencies From time to time
trouble crops out for Topeka police in
consequence of some embryo thief
catcher going wrong. Not many years
ago it was the fiery dime novel that was
considered the most pernicious literature
available to the voracious American
youth. Now so-called police papers
flourish and find their way into the
hands of the weak-minded or misguided.
Many a good hard dollar is given up to
one of these agencies for a badge, and
the recipient is the typical Shakes
pearean man, dressed in brief au-
thority.''
Not all these amateur detectives are
mere youths But few days ago a
man in the prime of life made a sorry
spectacle of himself. in the office of the
governor of Kansas. He went to jail
and from prison to the asylum. His
mind gave way under the strain of
hunting a terrible Skoog, and trailing
some other blood thirsty villains around
peaceful Valley Falls. He pursued his
fancies so far that he thought the GRIM
inals sought his life for bounding them
and he was in Topeka looking for pro-
lection.
In the instance that has come to light
the harm is already done. There are
scores of other young men hereabouts
that have similar weaknesses. Their
thoughts dwell upon the revolving
crimes that the papers furnished them
depict. They think they are men hunt
ing all the time. By reason of their
brief authority they take it upon
themselves to be walking arsenals, and
such irresponsible people with a gun are
a menace to the public.
The Pinkerton and other agencies of
national reputation have been enormous
factors in the policing of this great
country. 1t is not such as they that
work harm. But there are dozens of as
sociations in the country who advertise
aluringly in the hearthstone, f1reside
and home companion kind of monthly
and weekly publications that are given
indiscriminate and generally free dis
tribution. The government suppresses
fake teachers agencies, fake cores
pondence schools and patent medicine
frauds. Another worthy service would
be the suppression of fake detective
agencies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
THE USELESS CITIZEN.

Topeka is good town and it has
many kind, charitable and benevolent
people but it also has a class of men
who are but one point removed from
the brute and that point is the fact that
they wear clothing. The fact that they
do wear the garb of civilization should
only be counted as half a point in their
favor. for they would not wear it if they
were obliged TO earn the money with
which to purchase it Many of them are
married and those who are not are look
ing for the opportunity for a wife and
children are in the eyes of one of this
breed nothing more than slaves who
work for his maintenance.
Mrs. Thorpe, the police matron, who
devotes much of her time to caring for
the poor. has this to. say of these warts
on the face of civilization: Some of
the meanest men in the world will be
back in Topeka soon. The first real
sharp cold will bring them in. They de-
part with the MARBLE of the first blue
bird in the spring and forage among the
gardens and glens of the great west,
leaving their frail wives and little ones
to mental servitude and begging durinS
the summer. Their wives will wash and
sew and their children will pick coal
from the waste heaps in order that
IneSe smoking mOnSCrOS1tleS may eat
and keep warm until spring again sets
them free
This breed of human beings is more
numerous in the city than the average
person would think. The men who sit
braced against the railirgs in the sun
do not comprise one-tenth of their
number. The great ma iority OF these
creatures stay at home and complain
of hard times while the children and
the wives strive to buy pork and fiour
in order that they may not starve A
day in Mrs. Thorpes cGice VIII con-
vince any one that there are no less
than one hundred men who actually de-
pend upon their families for SUI port,
and some of these men have the aicac-
ity to call upon the city Tor aid
If there was a law requiring that ev-
cry able-bodied man WHO would moi
work and who forced his children 10 beg
and his wife to work for his support.
should put in at least one month on the
rock pile there would lie less distress
and sickness in the community The
trouble lies in the fact that in nire
cases out Of ten women and children
will tell falsehoods to protect the lazy
parent. If some one can suggest ren-
edy they viii receive the thanks Of the
city at large and especially OF. the poIice
department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
COMPULSORY ARBITRATION.

The National Civic Federation has
called a big convention of captains of
industry and labor leaders, to be held
in Chicago, December II and 1B, 20 dis
cuss the best methods to secure co-cili-
alton and arbitration in the settlement
of industrial disputes. Strikes and lock-
outs are perhaps a greater waste of hu-
man energy and responsible for a great
er loss of wealth to society as a whole,
than any other obstructive factor con-
nected with modern industrialism.
In arbitration of differences that arise
between the two wings of industry, cap
ital and labor, lies the hope of both.
Anything that will tend to minimize the
friction between them is a step toward
the solution of seemingly amending
problem.
Taking as premise that men have
right to refuse to work when they are
aggrieved, it follows that employers will
make an effort to continue their bust
ness In general industrial enterprises.
where the situation has the aspect of a
personal contract solely, to work or not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
.BRUTAL SPORTS. .

Is football a brutal or dangerous
game? Nine people out of ten win say
yes when asked the introductory ques-
ton. But aren't all games wherein trials
of strength or skill are the issue, more
or less so? Take long distance walking
matches or bicycle races. The per
formers go round and round the ring
not stopping for food or sleep for many
hours beyond reason. The trainer runs
along with the weary pedestrian, pOling
him in the ribs, punching him up, until
nature is exhausted. and the WORKOUT
sprinter falls to the ground. But the
thought Of the prize money makes the
trainer pitiless, and the brokendown hui
man machine is started in motion With
a kick or a cuff and the weary tramp.
tramp continues until no powers of tor
ture will keep the man on the track any
longer.
Much Of the same conditions attach
themselves to long distance bicycle
races. Nerves are shattered and health
wrecked to win the purses. A game of
baseball is rarely played without one
of the players engaged being injured.
1t may be a broken finger or a spiked
ankle from a sliding base runner. But
In any event the injury is almost a GER
tainty
Prize fighting, or to use the more re-
fined term boxing" is a trial of skill.
strength and endurance that comes I'M
der the head of sport. In many cities
exhibitions along this line are prohib-
tied, the charge of brutality of course
being the wedge that knocks out the
pug and his business. But there is
the stage left where the pugilist can pose
as the hero and quickly demolish the
villain.
But to return to football. The great
college game is really not so brutal as
it seems. To be sure there is occasion
ally a back wrenched, an eye black
ened, a tooth knocked out perhaps, and
occasionally a shoulder damned out Of
place, or a rib broken But to the
trained athlete, hardened by long prac-
tice and vigorous with health. such
trifles are mere pleasantries. The man
carried from the field the most severely
injured is most envied by his fellow
players.
Thousands attend the games. among
the most enthusiastic being the mem
bers of the gentler sex. who rush as far
on the field as the ropes will permit to
cheer their favoT'ite eleven on to vic
tory. But then it can be said that in
Spain the fair senoritas attend and ap-
plaud bull fights
Dispatches states that up to date this
fall twelve deer hunters have been killed
by mistake.
with Thanksgiving the football season
closes. But one death has been re-
ported from injuries received in the
clashing together of opposing elevens
on the gridiron for the season of 1900.
Many citizens viii insist that the game
is brutal so long as it is played under
the prevailing rules. but the players
themselves do not SO consider the con-
tests nor do the most enlightened Of
college professors who attend the games.
When doctors disagree who shall de-
eide? A hundred years from now prob
ably the game viii be in fashion, and
just as many will attend to applaud
and cheer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24
ABUSING TOPEKA.

The Wichita Eagle still persists try
ing TO quarrel with Topeka
The most recent production is a long
piece. overlooking with invective and
bristling with adiectives- The first par
asraph contains this emission.
Because Of radicalfsm inspired of
ly. from results growing out of an at
tempt TO reach the unattainabIes of
traEsceadentalism in government
through the mediumship Of party poll
ties the Republican party Of Kansas
w as showed under and out Of sight for
years. and BY its more conservative ma
5ority.
This certainly was not Topeka's fault.
Following this is an equally clear and
concise Lockwood editorial of abuse
against Topeka
What is the use of the Eagle per-
sistently trying to pick a quarrel with
Topeka Topeka does not feel unixfndIy
TO Wichita Topeka has way OF do
ing things If Wichita prefers to reach
the goal of her ambitions by another
route. Topeka has no objections The
continual strife between cities in a great
state like Kansas can do no good.
Wichita certainly can not hope to gain
by attempting to drag Topeka down
Is not it about time for the Eagle to
progress without allowing its excite
nlent to superinduce a serious case Of
spasms2 Topeka win watch Wichita's
development. ready to applaud. Topeka
q not envious.