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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
WILL IMPROVE TERMINALS
Frisco Preparing to Enlarge Midland
Depot and Yards at Wichita

Wichita, April 1T.-There is every in
dication that the Frisco Will begin at
once to improve the old Kansas Mid
land depot and terminal facilities and
utilize them for its own use, now that
it has gained control Of the Midland
For a number of years the Frisco has
had joint use of the Santa F'e depot
with that road. The lease will not ex-
pire until February, 1901. but it is said
that the lease can and viii in all prob
ability be abrogated-
The report is out that the Frisco will
greatly enlarge and improve the Mid
land depot and make it modern in every
respect. The terminal facilities at pres
ent are by no means adequate and
many additional Sidetracks, crossings,
turntables and like eonveniences viii
have TO be put in Work. it is reported.
will be commenced shortly, as soon
after the actual transfer of the Midland
to the Frisco as possible
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17

hospital Sunday. This committee is
composed Of the following. NJ. 3. Van
Clege. Ed I. Johnston. Chas. W.Weekes.
Clarence Hopkins. W. L Hiskey, John
Kempton and Secretary John CaId-
well
A little express wagon hitched to Mr.
John CaIdwe1Fs Shetland pony served
as the conveyance with which the flow
ers were carried to the hospital
Nothing but potted plants were used
so that the patients could keep the
flowers and when out Of the hospital
could take it home with them They
consisted Of geraniums and heIiotrope
Each Jar was neatly covered with crepe
tissue paper.
Fifty plants were distributed, and
they do a great deal towards beautify-
ing the rooms and making them more
cheerful and hOmeIike
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
SENT HOME FROM MANILA
Body of Herbert G. Horr Buried at
MarysviIIe by 6. A r

MarysvilIe. Kas.. April 1.-THE re-
mains of Herbert G. Horn, late private
of company K. Twenty second United
States volunteer infantry. who died at
Manila, P. L. OF November %, 1899, Of
malaria1 fever, arrived here on the
Grand Island passenger train Sunday.
The funeral services were held at 2
o'clock in the afternoon at the MethO-
dist Episcopal church, conducted by
the Rev W. J. Mitchell pastor Of the
church
Lyon Post, No 9. G. A R, department
Of Kansas. also all veterans OF the late
war between the United States and
Spain living in this vicinity, met at the
c. A r. hall at 1 o'clock and proceeded
to the residence of the deceased and
conducted the remains to the church.
from where, after short services, the re-
mains were taken to the Marysville
cemetery and laid to rest with military
houors, the s. OF V. participating in
the obseQuies as a firing squad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
BABY ON THE DOORSTEP.
Atchison Church Janitor Found Bas-
ket Containing a Tiny Wait

Atchison, Kas, April 17.-Sunday
when the janitor Of the Presbyterian
church came to begin preparing the
church for morning service he found a
basket on the steps containing a two
Weeks-old boy baby, well clothed and
healthy At this time a strange man
made his appearance and took the nurs-
ing bottle and said he would try and
identify it at the drug stores. He dis
appeared and cannot be located The
baby is still at the home of the janitOr.
No clue to its parentage. Pinned to
the clothing of the child was a small
scrap Of paper with Take good care
of him. You will be rewarded If he is
adopted in q good family. c. J. B"
penciled on it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
CHEAP RATES TO COLORADO.
Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets Are
Selling Today With 81 Day Limit

Chicago. April Hinder the name Of
homeseekers excursions, every inter-
ested line is today selling round trip
tickets to Denver. Colorado Springs and
Pueblo for $3.50. This is a half fare
rate plus 81 and purchasers may re-
main in the west for q days if they so
desire.
Several days ago the Union Pacific
gave notice that IT would sell home
seekers excursion tickets to Byers. Col
This is within the prescribed territory
as fixed by the Western Passenger as
ISOLATION It was agreed by the lines
that no homeseekers' excursion tickets
would be sold to Colorado points east
Of a line drawn through Ft-Norgau and
through Leadville. Alamosa and Gunni-
SON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
! BRIEF coURTsHIP.
saik Abdan AhIee, Converted Moham-
medan, Is Married

Kansas City, Kan. April 17.-Dr- Saik
Abdan AhIee. a converted Mohamme-
dan and educated Christian, who has
lectured in various parts Of the United
States. was married to Miss Ruby Ethel
Wilt the daughter Of Mrs Ida Evans Of
Kansas City, Kan, last night The
groom Is g years old and the bride 16.
Ahlee is a long haired, dark skinned
young fellow whose personal appear
auce does not disguise his nativity, al
though he speaks English well and
dresses in modern fashion He came to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
MUCH RAILROAD WORK.
A Boom in Railroad Construction is
on in Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April 1.-THE Bur-
Hpgton officials at Omaha deny the re-
ports that their road would be extend
ed from Guernsey to Ogden this season
They say the rumorS to such effect
originated from the large orders for
rails and ties recently having been
given for the construction of the
Bridgeport Brush. Colo, line and the
Montana-Big Horn line to Cody
The vast amount Of railroad work go
ing on in the state has caused a boom
in tie cutting, and it is stated that over
800 men are employed in the business
as choppers and haulers.
During the month Of March the Union
Pacific land department leased 107, COO
acres of land in Wyoming, Co1ora do,
Utah and western Nebraska The
larger portion OF the land was leased to
cattle and sheep owners for grazing
PURPOSES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
TRAINING SCHOOL a SUCCESS
Burlington Employees Derive Good
From Round Table Talks

The training school system Inaugural
ted by the Chicago. Burlington & Quin-
cy Railway company for its shopmeu.
engineers and f1remen is proving an IN
qualified success, says the Railway Re
view. Afternoon meetings are held at
the principal division points once q
month, and there is a round-table dis
cussion of the best methods of work
The newer men unconsciOusIy absorb
the experience of the older ones, and all
gain some knowledge from points
brought out in discussion
A recent suggestion Of one fireman
has caused the adoption of a new style
of oil can, with the result that two
pints of oil go nearly as far as five
pints formerly did. The work accom-
plished through the training school sys-
TEN is another illustration of the fact
that Burlington men constitute "a
force Of men. thoroughly disciplined,
and all pulling the same way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
WAS A BAD NEGRO.
William Mitchell Assaults an ofcer
and Is Killed.

Kansas City. Kan. April 17.-WiIliam
Mitchell. a denfzen Of Booty Quarters,
a tough locality OF Kansas City. Kan,
was killed at his cabin in that place
last night by Press Younger, a. negro
officer.
character. He came home to supper
last night in an i'll manner and abused
his wife and sister. who called the Of
fcer in for protection
Younger became involved in an alter
cation with Mitchell. who attacked him
with a butcher knife. After a battle
the officer stepped back and sent two
bullets through the negro,s heart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
AWAITING DEATH.
James s. Shaw, Pioneer Citizen of
Rocks County, Dangerously Ill

PlainvilIe, April Thames s. Shaw.
of Rocks county. is lying at the point
of death at his home in PlainvilIe.
He came to Rocks county from Iowa
in 1881, and has been closely identified
with the building up of his town and
the settlement and development OF
Rocks county He was Rocks county's
member of the memorable legislature OF
1898 He is vice president Of the Citizens
bank OF PIainyiIIe. His age is 20 years,
and he is a prominent Mason During
his sickness he made all arrangements
for his funeral, selecting his minister
to preach the funeral sermon, the pail
bearers. and the choir He has gradual
" wasted away because he can't keep
any nourishment in his stomach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
IN 4 CYCLONE CELLAR.
Family of Ten Travis Has Narrow
Escape From Suffocation.

Newton, Kas-. April IA tornado
struck Harvey county Sunday night,
about four miles south of Newton do
ing considerable damage The home of
Ten Travis, one of the most prominent
agricuIturists of the county. was COM
pIetely destroyed, he and his family
narrowly escaping death They rushed
to the Cyclone hole when the funnel
shaped cloud was discovered, but were
imprisoned for several hours in the
cave by a portion Of the house falling
over the door Neighbors finally re-
leased them, though nearly suffocated-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
CHARGED WITH SHORTAGE
State Appointee at Fort Scott Said to
Be Behind S1.1OO.

Fort Scott, April 1.-THE executive
committee of the Taxpayers league OF
this city last evening reported to
mass meeting OF the league that it had
discovered a shortage of 81. 100 and pos
sibIy more in the accounts Of H B.
Adams. clerk Of the city court Mr. Ad-
ans, who is a state appointee, admits
so the executive committee reports,
having received the amount shown by
his books and fails to account for the
discrepancy The league referred the
matter to the authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17

Kansas City. Kan, on a 1ecturing tour
several weeks ago and met Miss Wilt,
with whom he Immediately fell in love
and was rewarded by her returning his
affections.
The mother of the young girl gave her
consent to the marriage, which was nee
essary because Of the brides youth The
groom since falling in love has temper
ariIy abandoned the lecture platform
and is in the employ of his wife's step
father, the owner of a lunch cart on
Minnesota avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
Farmer strucl- u Liehtning.

Fort Scott, April 17.-Henry Winter
a farmer living near here was strucz
by lightning while blowing last even
ing and his back and hip were torn and
burned his clothes rent from his body,
and he is considered dangerously hurt.
Both his horses were instantly killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
oRANeEs. ZOO cARs.
What California Sends Over the Santa
Ea

Mr.. G. W. Closson, Santa Fe fuel and
ice contractor, returned Monday from
Argentine where he had been spending
several days experimenting the re-
icing Of the refrigerator cars hauling
oranges from California TO eastern
points.
It is estimated that from 50 to 50 cars
Of oranges are re-iced per day at Ar
gentine.
The orange season is nearly over. and
1t is estimated that about I, geo carloads
will be the amount which will go over
the Santa Fe during the season This
will probably be half of the California
crop.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
Caueht Ia the .sheara. >

Eugene Kempton of the Santa F'e
blacksmith shop in this city had his
right hand severely injured on Satur-
day. While working around the heavy
shears used for cutting iron. his hand
was caught and three fingers were bad
y mashed The forehnger was SO badly
bruised that it was thought necessary
to amputate it He was accordingly put
under the influence OF chlorofOrm and
the operation of removing the finger
was successfully performed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
Back to Pay Car System.

After paying its employees with checks
for Is years the Wabash road viii now
go back to the old method OF distribut-
ing money from paymaSterss cars. Two
cars viii be required for the work. It
is reported that the change was made
to suit the convenience Of the employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17

is unknown and an inquest viii be held
Douglas was pardoned from the state
penitentiary on Christmas day IN 1893
by Governor Morrill, He had been SEN
fenced for 20 years for killing his broth
er-in-Iaw and had served ten years OF
his term
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
Miner Crushed o. Falline Rock.

Pfttsburg, Kas., April 17--Joseph VII
son, a miner Of Frontenac. was instant
" killed Monday by a fall OF slate in
mine No. Z. The mine IS a new one
and the accident occurred in q new
entry the miner was dressing up. VII
son was about IS years old and leaves
a wife and two sons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
Death ID an Ex-convict

ConeyvIlle, April 17-John Douglas, a
single man. about As years old, was
found dead in bed at the home Of his
mother Monday. The cause Of his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-17
FLOWERS FOR THE SICK.
Railroad Men at Santa Fs Hospital
Made Happy.

The r R. z N c. A committee for
visiting the sick took q wagon load Of
potted plants in bloom to the Santa Fe
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DIED SUDDENLY
Well Known Young Man Expired on
 Train En Route Home sC

While en route home, at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon Wilson Cecil a young man well known in Birmingham, died on the train near Holsington, Kas., at which place the body was prepared for burial, and will ar rive here this afternoon at 4:20 over tae Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham,
 With his brother, he had been to Pueblo, Col, hoping that his health might be inn proved, but he became so ifi that 1t was thought advisable to return home. After starting on the long homeward journey he rapidly began to grow worse until deata relieved thim of his sufferings stated above.
 Funeral services will foe held at the resi- dence, No. 1722 Tenth avenue, South, at 6 o'clock D. m., Rev. L. s. Handley officiat- ing The interment will occur at Colum- bia. Tenn.
 The young man was the of Gordon T. Cecil and wife, other members of the family being Gordon T., Jr.. Misses Re- becca and Floy, and A D. Cec.l. who has for several years been connected with Uae Western Grain company in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
NOT VERY ELEGANT.
Worked Like a Cow.s Cud

A gentleman in Northampton, Mass, who requests that his name be kept from print, had curious experience with coffee drink ing. He states that when he was accus- toned to the use of coffee he would, after every meal. belch up gas and more or less coffee would come with it. A part of it would run back down his throat, and as he says, uniting in a way the manner of COW chewing a cud He deprecates the in- elegant illustration, but knows of no other way to explain the condition.
 He says further that he was puzzled for complexion, and bilious condition, with heavy, dull. miserable feeling after the meals, and no medicines or treatment would remove the difficulty. "A friend warned me that coffee was the cause of my trouble, but I could not bring myself to believe this. until after a time I made the experiment of leaving off coffee alto gether, and took up Postum Food Coffee.
 ''To my surprise, the ills all quickly stole away, and I ann now healthy and in prime condition. I know what I am talking about when I say that with some people, coffee causes belching of gas and some most disgusting and disagreeable features. It al- so causes headaches constipation, blotches and jaundice, with a general upsetting and breaking down of the nervous system, if persisted in. I know also that these troubles will disappear when coffee is given up and Postum Cereal Food Coffee used in its place."
 The name of this gentleman will be fur nished by the Postum Ceareal Co.,, Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich., upon application
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
SEVERAL COUNTIES
 ACTED YESTERDAY Delegates Elected to Republican
 State Convention. THE GUARDIANSHIP FIGHT Vaughan Appears to Have Carried the Day-Split in Tuscaloosa and Com promise in Franklin-Greene
 Claimed for Bingham
THE. GUARDIANSHIP FIGHT

Republican conventions were held yes terday in several counties and selected del- egates to the state convention. The princi- pal issue in Alabama republican politics at present seems to be the question of the ehaimanship of the state executive com mfttee. United States District Attorney William Vaughan and Revenue Collector Julian H. Bingham are candidates for that place.
 MT. Vaughan and his friends claim that the national administration is in sympathy with them, but MT. Bingham's friends do not admit this as an absolute fact. Each claims to have a majority of the delegates SC far selected in the different counties, and altogether there seems to be very much of muddle in Alabama republican circles.
 Telegrams received by MT. Vaughan yes terday would indicate that he had the bet ter of the days work. One of these tele- grams came from B. W. Walker, former United States marshal of Montgomery, and states that four counties@Crenshaw Gov inston, Geneva and Coffee-elected and in- structed solid delegations for Mr. Vaughan
 Another telegram dated at Tuscaloosa and signed by I. Green says: Convention called to order by regular chairman and secretary; elected Vaughan delegates. Op- poistion subsequently, held meeting, elect ing bolting delegation"
 United States Commissioner Cornish tele- Sraphed from Edwardsville that no con vention was held there on account of the bad weather.
 MT. Bingham also received some tele- grams yesterday and one of them came from Tuscaloosa, from J. C. Lelftwich re- ceiver of public moneys at Montgomery; United States Marshal D. N. Cooper and A. N. Johnson wired MT Bingham from that city as follows:
 Convention endorsed you unanimously. The Vaughan side met one hour ahead of time for convention"
 D. N. Cooper also wired that Pickens had instructed for MT. Bingham
 A telegram from John T. Ezzell from Russellville to MT. Bingham stated that Franklin county convention instructed three of its delegates for him. As the county is entitled to four delegates it is supposed that the other delegate goes fin MT. Vaughan.
 MT. Vaughans friends claim that no reg ular ca1l had been issued for the Pickens county convention.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
To Burglarize the Mercy Home-After
 Groceries

Last night a burglar broke into the base ment of the Mercy home, but escaped be fore an officer could arrive to effect the arrest. He entered through the door to the coal house and made his escape through the same channel. The probabili- ties are that it was a negro, as it was known to some parties that yesterday af- ternoon a large supply of groceries were received by the home which was stored in the basement. This makes the second tlme the home has been entered by thieves with in the last six weeks, and each time 1t has been done after a supply of provisions had been received.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
NASHVILLE WILL
 PROBABLY ENTER Chances Are That She Will Place a Team in the South
 ern League.

Abner Powell, secretary of the Southern league who is in Nashville for the purpose of interesting the fans of that city in base ball for the approaching season, has met with success, judging from the newspapers comments and a letter he has written to the president of the league MT Powell writes as follows:
 q find that the Street railroad company wants ball. and the chances are the com- pany will build a park on their line. I have interviewed quite a lot of people Who have assured me that they will take stock and do all they can to push the thing along. I will call meeting for next Monday night. am almost sure of organizing with a cap ital stock of $2, 2,500.''
 The Nashville Banner has the following notice of MT. Powells efforts to organize a baseball club in that city:
 Manager Abner Powell, manager of the New Orleans baseball team, who is here for the purpose of assisting in organizing a club to join the Southern league, ex- presses himself as well pleased with the situation. Manager Powell has held several conferences with President Fielder and General Manager Connette, of the Nash vile Street railway, and both have signi- fled their willingness of joining in the move ment to establish a club. Both Messrs. Fielder and Connette are 1S-karat fans, and should they meet with proper support the movement will Nbe pushed to a successful issue.
 Chairman Alex Fite, of the board of pub
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
FATAL DIFFICULTY
Blount County Miner Killed in a
 Row

News reached the city yesterday that Adam Jefferson and John Hogan, two miners living in Blount county, became en- gagged in difficulty, which resulted in the death of Hogan. The affair happened early in the morning.
 Hogan was in the house of Jefferson when the row arose, and it is alleged that he shot his host in Ithe arm making a very slight wound Hogan, so Jefferson claims. continued to advance with the intention of shooting the remaining barrel when Jeffer- son rushed up to Hogan and cut him twice in the neck and face. The wound in the neck severed the jugular vein, causing al- most instant death.
 It is not known whether Jefferson has been captured or not
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
TWO CARS DERAILED
Kansas City Wrecking Car Cclled to
 Adamsville

At Adamsville yesterday morning two box cars were derailed when southbound freight train No. 19 on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham ralroed was en- tering the switch to allow the passenger to pass. The cause of the accident has not been determined. The wrecking car was soon on the scene, and after three hours work the track was cleared causing the passenger train to be delayed that length of time. Engineer Fiddler and Conductor Ballard had charge of the freight. The cars were not badly damaged, and no one was hurt.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
KEPT THE CHANGE
Negro Charged With Appropriating
 Bought Themselves Rich

ESIbert Zachery, a boy with skin blacker than midnight, was arrested last night with Marzelle Ramen, a negro girl aged about 12 years, the one charged with steal ing $17 from J. T. May; the other with having received the money. It appears that May gave the boy lot of money to get changed and that while endeavoring to do so he forgot to return with it. He deposited part of the amount with the girl and they both proceeded to buy them selves rich, and would have had a large stock of goods this morning had it not been for the officers.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
Another River for Birmingham

It will interest those who know of the merits of Pure Kentucky Whisky to learn that John W. McCulloch, the big distlller at Owensboro, Ky, has turned the course of Green River, the whisky without head ache, and It now flows freely into Birming- ham. All you have to do is to stoop down and drink. You are up against the real dlJng now. Ask for It.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

lie works, is heartily in favor of a club, and those who remember what tower of strength he was to the Stallings manage ment can imagine what effect his influence will have in the present enterprise"
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
ANM0UNCEM ENT.
CORONER

Alex Dallas is a candidate for reelection to the office of coroner of Jefferson county, is now serving part of an unexpired fem, has given satisfaction and asks for election to a full term. Subject to democratic pri- mary.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
Three Charges

Lewis White, a negro man, aged about q years, was arrested hast night, and three charges were preferred against him, one for grand larceny, another for burglary and the other for assault and battery.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
Wanted in Georgia

Officer Walton yesterday arrested ne- gro named Pratt Deadwater, alias Heard Wood, who is wanted in Elbert county, Georgia being an escaped convict.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11

Frank F. Tutwiler, of Mobile, district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Elks, and prominent merchant of that city, was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-02-11
Notice to .ronemasons

All stone masons of Birmingham and vi- cinity are requested to attend a meeting in the interest of the trade at Fox's hall. 115 North Twentieth street, Monday, February 12, 1900, at 7:30 D. m.