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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
T0PEKA'S BIRTHDAY.
II Is Being Celebrate Today by
Old Settlers.

Forty-seven years ago today the city
of Topeka was founded by G. K Hol-
liday, NJ. C. Dickey, F. w. Giles. Enoch
Chase, Loren c. Cleveland. Thomas G.
Thornton, Daniel H. Horne. George
Davis, Charles Robinson, ]. B. Chase
and Jonas E. Greenwood.
Today the old settlers who were in
Kansas during the exciting times of the
territorial period and before April, 1865,
are celebrating the anniversary OF the
founding of the city of Topeka at Lin
coin Post hall.
OF the men who were prominent in
the organization and founding of the
city of Topeka, only one survives, and
he is John Armstrong.
The members of the old settlers as
sociation spent this morning in chat
ting with each other over old times and
enjoyed a basket dinner together at
noon. The afternoon was occupied with
the regular business of the association,
the election of officers, the reading of
the minutes of last meeting and ex-
temporaneouS speeches and talks by
various members of the association
who were present
The matter of a monster celebration
three years from now, the 50th ami
versary of the founding of the city, was
the subject of no little conversation
among the mem bers today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

an evidence of political probity that is
in itself refreshing.
Not having any idle offices or ready
money with which to meet the indebt-
edness Jenkins saw and seized his OPP
portunity in the sanitarium company.
1t had stock to burn. as it were, and a
few thousand shares cut little figure,
for the taxpayers of the territory were
to settle and the company allowed
margin enough to square any official
power that might be in need of a little
help. Jenkins may not be a profound
scholar or deeply versed in the morals
that should govern practical politics.
but he is evidently a keen and ac-
curate observer. Jobbery and indirect
bribery are rampant throughout the de-
partments of government. Legislative
favors are largely purchased, directly
or indirectly, from congress to the viii
lage councils. Where Jenkins slipped
was in not knowing that such things
must be done under ground or behind
closed doors. He innocently comes out
and tells the whole story as though it
would clear him. because it is so in
keeping with the record of many men
holding public positions and frequently
securing advancement. He is a novice
low! He might not have been kicked
out of the temple as a money changer
had he perjured himself with the nom
cnalance of the modern bribe-taker
His innocence worked his downfall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

ton. The resolution against the Grout
bill was adopted, but over a good-sized
minority
Colonel Simpson following the read
ing of his regular paper made a brief
plea for a ship subsidy.
resolution to admit Oklahoma to
statehood was adopted
Bills to be urged upon congress to
provide for tagging cloth goods to show
it's exact composition and to provide for
a classified assessment of cattle were
approved by the convention. The COM
mittee was divided over framing a bill
providing for the exchange of public
lands, as mentioned in Senator War
ren's paper, and a minority report re-
ferring the matter to a committee of
five to report at the next meeting was
adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
LOCAL MENTION.

James Stewart was today elected cap
tain of the Medic football team for
1902
A new case of smallpox was reported
today in the family of G. Adamson,
1415 East Fourth street The house is
quarantined.
John Hannah. the Topeka pigeon
fancier, left today for Kansas City to
judge the pigeon department of the
Kansas City poultry show.
Alice Benyon filed suit for divorce in
the district court this afternoon from
Elmer Benyon on the ground of cruelty
and unfaithfulness
The ladies of the First Unitarian
church will meet Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Robert Pierce, at No.
70s Taylor street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

such a time there is need of an invigo-
rating tonic, and the very best tonic
which a nursing mother can use Is Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription 1t con-
tains no alcohol nor narcotics. 1t gives
real strength.
uFavorife Prescription is reliable
woman's medicine 1t establishes regu-
larity, dries weakening drains, heals in
fan1nation and liberation and cures
female weakness
az cannot praise DR.. Pierce's Fayorite Pre-
scription too Highly q tonic for tired, worn-out
women especially those who are amlcteo VILE
female weakness. writes Mrs Ira w. Holmes,
of Cedar Rapids Iowa. VT has helped me very
much and skilful physician said to me in an
swer to my question as to its efficacy, 4 know
Of cases where it has really worked wonders
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1905 large pages in paper covers, is sent
free on receipt of IL one-cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Address
DR.. R ". Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
NOW 1T IS UNCERTAIN
Not Known Whether Miss Stone
is Dead or Alive.

New York, Dec. 5.-The Rev. Henry
G. Haskell, ID. D., superintendent of the
American Board mission at Samakov,
Bulgaria, has sent the following cable
CRANE to the World regarding Miss
Stone and Mrs. Tsilka:
There has been no result as yet from
our efforts to ascertain the truth about
the reports that Miss Stone and Mrs.
Tsilka are dead.
I'm the present weather, with the
snow many feet deep on the mountains,
travelling there is slow and dangerous,
and L do not expect definite informa-
ton for two or three days.
1T is denied that they are in the Rilo
monastery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

The coinage of the minis during the
fiscal year amounted to 176, 99s, 1872
pieces. of a value of s136, $40. 1888. OF
this. 1905, 715 was gold, s24, 29S, $50 was
silver dollars. SO. $685. $3.50 was sub
sidiary silver, and $1,000. 56S.OS minor
coin The coinage of silver dollars dur
ing the year was wholly from the stock
of bullion accumulated under the act of
July IA. 1890. The stock of this bullion
at the beginning of the fiscal year was
S3,26S.054 standard ounces and at the
close of the year SO. 562. 922 standard
ounces, but 1882. 1888 standard ounces
were used in subsidiary coinage, au-
thorized by the act of March IA, 1900
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Missouri horticultural Society Wants
Special Representation

St Joseph, Mo, Dec. 5.-The Missouri
State Horticultural society today elect
ed officers, as follows: President, d. A.
Robnett, Columbia; first vice president,
E. s. Tippin, Nichols; second vice pres
ident, c. H. butcher, WarrensbuTg i;
third vice president, C. w. Murtfeldt.
st. Louis; treasurer, w. G. Gano, Park
Vile; secretary, L. A. Goodman, Kansas
City.
The society went on record with de-
mand that the ST. Louis exposition
mana cement appoint a special commits
sioner to represent horticultural inter
ests, instead of having horticulture in
Guided in the general agricultural COM
mission, as is now proposed. The con-
ventiOn adiourns tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
APT TO BE FATAL.
DIR. 8. G.. Stewart C0rrobOrates
Other Physicians.

After a short recess in the Hall trial
this afternoon the defense introduced its
first witness.
DEFENSE OPENS.
DR.. s. G. Stewart was the first wit
ness called for the defense.
did you attend the autopsy held on
the body of G. w. Head?" asked Attor-
ney Ensminger.
'.I was present." replied DR.. Stewart
did you see the autopsy nade?
Yes
you discovered fracture in the
skull?''
Yes, several inches long"
DR.. Stewart took the skull which was
used by DR.. Hogeboom Wednesday ano
explained the fracture
Did you see the liver?"
Yes, it was an alcoholic liver
Did you see his brain?"
Yes, it seemed to be brain that
would be called alcoholic"
Does the use of alcoholic liquors i'm
pair the vitality of the body?'
And the bones?"
Have bones of that kind less power
of resistance than healthy bone?'
Fractures of the skull are not neces-
sarily fatal?"
w OulQ a insure fracture AA1oAS0~N
whether a severe or light blow?
IT think 1t would"
would such a fracture as this De
made by light or heavy blown? asked
Ensminger, producing the skull.
II couldn't answer that
rs it not your experience that assure
fractures are caused mostly by light
blows?''
IT think so.'
"A man that had been addicted to
alcoholic liquors would be more naoie
to sustain a fracture of the skull by
light blow than a person in healthy
condition."
'I think So"
sfWas this man in good health?
st should think not
What was the cause of the impaired
state?''
From the history of the case L
should say from use of alcohol
On cross-examination of DR.. Stewart
Hungate nothing at variance with the
testimony of the physicians for the
prosecution was brought out except to
the question whether death would have
been caused by the fracture sustained
by Head If he had not been impaired
by alcoholism.
Death would not have been caused
at once said DR.. Stewart. THE blood
and cerum found in the brain would
probably have caused paralysis"
do you mean to say that a fracture
like this is fatal?"
''It might be fatal
isn't it the rule that it is fatal?"
Eyes"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

the dairy interests, who uphold the
Grout BILL led the debate with the plea
that with oleomargarine selling under
its own colors, butter could hold it's
own. You cattlemen," said he, insist
that coloring of oleomargarine should
be allowed. yet you insist that the wool
interests should be protected against
shoddy masquerading as wool"
Ex-Governor Packard of Iowa moved
that the whole subject be deferred,
when Judge Cowan arose and said that
packers had as much right to color
oleomargarine dairymen have to
color butter. The discussion was par
ticfpated in by members of the Kan
sas California, Missouri, Michigan and
Iowa delegations. 1t was the first gen
eral debate of the convention.
Judge Cowan brought the speaking to
an end by moving the previous ques-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
THE PASSING OF JENKINS.
IFrom the Detroit Free Press-1

i
Abundant material for a comic opera
is supplied in the brief record of Will
liam NJ Jenkins, whom the president
has just removed from the governor
ship of Oklahoma. A more ingenious
offender has never appeared upon the
American stage of action In compIf-
ance with his official duty to let a con-
tract to some person or corporation to
look after the insane of the territory,
ne awarded the job to a sanitarium
company which appears to have
sprung into existence in response to
this particular requirement Ten thou
sand dollars worth of the stock of this
concern found its way into the hands of
the governor as the result of this deal
Some observing citizen had Mr.. Jen-
kins brought to book for this thrift
ness and upon his naive explanation
of his crookedness he worked his own
removal 1t is impossible upon the face
of the facts not to give him the benefit
OF doubt and wish that he could start
the whole thing over again
1t is perfectly apparent that Jenkins
thought 1t the usual thing for a states
man in office permitting such action. to
gather some of the money going about
for himself or his friends or both. He
had no thought that he was doing
more than following an established and
recognized custom Other men with
the vested power of letting contracts
were taking down a scale and it was
proper for him to do the same. He
does not make the slightest effort TO
excuse his course. but explains it all
just as though the explanation carried
with it vtndication- The governor
owed some political obligations and he
was man enough to want to pay them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL.
The 11Sth Anniversary Observed by
Women of New York.

New York. Dec. 5.-The women's aux
iliary of the American Scenic and His
torical Preservation society has just
held it's second annual memorial reun-
ion in FrRunces Tavern. The occasion
is the 11Sth anniversary of Washing
toms farewell and the vice president
of the auxiliary, Mrs. William Brock
field, opened the meeting in the famous
Long ROOM in which Washington babe
his officers farewell. Several addresses
were made in which ways and means
for preserving the tavern a public
historical landmark were discussed. but
nothing definite was decided upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

The estimated production of gold in
the United States in the calendar year
1900 was 1929, 1877 fine ounces, of the
value of $79 III, 900. The estimated pro-
duction of silver in the United States
in the same year was 7.647, 900 ounces,
of the approximate commercial value
of $35. 741, 140. The estimated produc-
ton of gold in the world in the calen-
dar year 1900 was II, AS, 287 fine ounces,
of the value of s257, 514. 100. The esti-
mated production of silver in the world
in the calendar year 1900 was 17s, 1885,.
7s6 fine ounces. of the approximate
commercial value of $11O, 1854, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
Murder Case Appealed.

murder case from Montgomery
county, in which John Nelson was con-
victed of killing his brother-in-law. AL
bert Morris, was appealed today to the
supreme court Nelson and his victim
were neighbors as well as brothers-in-
law, and they had been personal friends
for years. They lived in the Indian
Territory south of Coffeyville. A few
months ago they fell out One day they
met in Coffeyville and Nelson shot Nor
ris. He was arrested and convicted of
manslaughter in the second degree, and
sentenced to four years in the peniten-
fi2rV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The following
Kansans have been granted pensions:
Original-Lorenzo D. Pagett, Beloit.
Sc.
Increase, restoration, reissue, etc
Herman Koepsel. Kansas City, $40;
Hiram F'risbie, Weir City, IS; John A.
Mendenhall, Winfield. IS; Robert Amis.
Lebanon, $40.
Original, widows, etc.-Minor of Sam
uel Hanna, Fort Scott, $40; Miranda
Palmer. Severy, IS; Jane Doop, Cherry
vale, So; Helen NJ. Sharp, Roxbury, $12;
(Mexican war)-Rebecca E. Kennedy.
Salina, So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
WOODS GETS ANOTHER.
Missouri Financier Secures the State
Bank of HunneWell

Dr. w. S. Woods, the Kansas City
fnancier, has added another to the list
of banks which he controls in Kansas.
1t is the Hunnewell State bank, which
has just completed securing its charter,
although application was made for it
some time ago.
DR.. Woods is said to control not less
than a dozen state banks in Kansas
and possibly has more. The stockhold-
ers in the Hunnewell bank, besides DR..
Woods, are c. Q. Chandler, a nephew
of Woods and cashier of a bank at
Medicine Lodge; E. B. Winner, Charles
Hangar. and F. E. Carr. of Wellington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
HER BRUISED BODY.
Physicians Give Testimony in
Case of Mrs. Bonnie.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The lengthy ex-
animation of expert witnesses called by
the defense in the trial of Mrs. Bonnie,
will necessitate the carrying of the case
over into next week, but the present
understanding now is that it will go to
the jury on Tuesday.
DR.. H. D. Fry today resumed his tes-
timony as to Mrs. Bonine's physical
condition at the time of the tragedy.
DR.. George Barrie gave similar testi-
mony.
DR.. H. D. Frye said that he had found
twelve bruises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
M'AFEE FROM KANSAS.
New Executive Committee of Live
Stock Association.

The executive committeeman of the
National Live Stock association for 1902
have been appointed. Among them are:
Arizona, E S. Gosney; California. H. A.
Jastow; Colorado, G. ". Balentine;
Idaho, NJ. B. Gwynn; Illinois, c. w.
Baker; Kansas, H. w. McAfee; Ken
lucky, Gen. John B. Castleman; Mis-
souri,, G. NJ. Walden; Montana, Paul
Mccormick; Nebraska, r. NJ. Allen;
Sol Luna; New York, G. H. Dawson;
South Dakota, f. NJ. Stewart: Oregon,
J. G.. Edwards; Tennessee, Overton
Lea; Texas; r. J. Kleeburg; Utah, j.
NJ Smith; Washington, J. F. Geer;
Wyoming, B. B. Brooks.
At lilo the convention adjourned I'M
til tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
A. woman's Awful Peril.

There is only one chance to save your
life and that Is through an operation"
I. b Hunt of Lime Ridge. Wis. from her
doctor after he had vainly tried to cure
BILE and yellow jaundice. Gall stones had
formed and she constantly grew worse
which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful
stomach. liver and kidney remedy; Cures
Soc Guaranteed. For sale by A J. Arm
old & Sons drug store, S21 North Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
BUYS Big RANCH.
DR.. Jacobs, of Emporia, Makes
$24,OUO Purchase.

Emporia, Dec. 5.-Dr. L D. Jacobs
has purchased the Graffenstein ranch
for cash consideration of $24, 900. The
ranch comprises 1000 acres of good
grazing land. in the south part of the
county, a considera BILE portion of which
is tillable. The property was sold by
the Bullene estate of Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
Committee on Tribute to Mckinley.

Washington, Dec. 5.-President Pro
Tenn Frye of the senate today an
nounced the following in accordance
with the resolution passed Tuesday to
prepare a tribute and token for the
late President Mckinley: Foraker,
Ohio; Allison, Iowa; Fairbanks, In
diana; Kean, New Jersey; Aldrich,
Rhode Island; Nelson, Minnesota; Per-
kins, California; Jones, Arkansas;
Morgan, Alabama, CockreIl, Missouri,
and McEuery. louisiana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

A learned medical m an in Philadel-
phia has investigated the recent cases
of lockjaw in that city and has reach
ed the conclusion that they were not in
any way connected with vaccination
but are due to the fact that there were
tetanus germs in the air. Perhaps he
will also explain why lockjaw develop
ed only where there had been vaccina-
ton, but he has not done so.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
MINERS WIN.
Judge Doster Decides In Their
Favor in Shift Controversy.

Chief Justice Doster this afternoon
handed down decision in the double
shift entry case interpreting a clause
in the miners law. He held that the
clause applies to two men working
together and not to men working al
ternately as the operators claimed.
The decision is a victory for the
miners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

1t is noted that President Roosevelt's
personal representative on the floor of
the senate was not at the White House
dinner given Tuesday evening to
number of party leaders. Was this an
oversight on the part of the president
or did Senator Burton have another en-
zagement?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

Prince Henry, the husband of Hol-
lands queen, seems determined to win
the respect of the Dutch people even II
he must fight for it He already has
one man in the hospital and another
suffering from a sword wound as the
result of duels fought on account of his
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

"a story has been set afloat to the
effect that the president will invite Mr.
Hanna to go away back and sit down,
but no one has been found who is will
ing to guarantee that the Ohio senator
will accept the invitation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
New Bank For Goodland.

Washington, Dec 5.-The following
application to organize a national bank
has been approved: The First National
of Goodland, Kan; capital, $25. 900. Jos.
S. Hutchinson, president; F. B. Brown,
cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

If congress once takes up the inves-
ligation of Schley- Sampson contro-
versy the public may as well accept It's
fate and become resigned to an inter-
minable palaver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

Kansas once had Jenkins. He con-
fessed that he bought a seat in the
United States senate. Like the Okla
homa man. he lost his job.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

Secretary Gage estimates that the
total government revenues for the cur
rent fiscal year will amount to $6SS, $685.
O42 Out of this he figures there Will be
a net surplus of s100,000000-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05

Yesterday was Miss Stones day Tor
being alive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
Increase in Mayors Salary.

To the Editor of the State Journal:
To settle a question in dispute the
Journal is asked to state definitely
whether the recent increase in salary of
the mayor and other city officials took
place under the present or the preced-
ing city administration. MAC
The increase in the pay of the mayor
from 5000 to $500, of the councilmen
from $50 to 5000, and of the other city
officials took place under the present, or
Hughes administration.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-11-08

John Schreier was in B. G. on
business last Tuesday.
Louis Shipman and wife spent
Sunday with relatives in Weston.
John Thompson is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. o. r. Conoyer in East Toledo.
One more new phone number has
been added TO the list. 1t Is, Godired
Hoffman, res. 9l2.
Geo. Chapman OF Seattle, Wash. a
cousin Of Mrs. NJ. J. Mann, is visiting
relatives in Wood county.
Mrs. Sarvis will he pleased to see
her lady friends at the Atlas Garment
Co.'S. store in Toledo, where she is now
occupying very important position.
The regular annual election oil
officers Of the NJ. E. Sunday school was
held on Sunday last when the entire
board OF officers we're reelected for the
ensuing year.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-11-08

Attention is called to the fact that
very pleasing literary programme
has been arranged this(Friduy)after-
noon at the High school. Everybody y
Is invited to be present. The teachers
and pupils desire to have the people
know that these entertainments are
free to the public.
Ladies, take warning, and always
have the buttons properly sewed on the
clothing OF your meu-folks. A boy IS
life, over at Tiffiu, was saved the other
day by a bullet fired by tramp strik-
Ting button on his trousers. There
are also several other reasons why the
buttons should be made secure.
AT the afternoon session OF the @.
e. convention Saturday the following
officers were elected tor the county Or
ganization: President, Rev. White OF
Haskins; secretary, Miss Bessie Marlin
of b. G.; treasurer. G. e. Brewer OF
Plain township. The next convention
will be held at Tontogany in June ol
next year. The afternoon session was
most interesting and highly inspiring.
AS whole the convention was emf,
nently successful and the attendance
excellent.
Albert Rigg has filed a petition fol
divorce from his wife Maggie. He says
they were married December 23rd Gus
before Christmas), 1896, and that hi
has always conducted himself as true
and good husband should. On the 9th
er hand he alleges that his wife hai
been guilty OF gross neglect OF duty to
wards him, having several times lef
his home without his consent ant
knowledge. He says that she left hin
on February 1st, 1901, and has since re
f"sod IN 1.-Two With him. Sha lives IL