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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
AN INDIANA PASTOR
TO Conduct British College in Fam
best. Africa.

Chicago, Jan "A special to the Rec
ord from Richmond, Ind, says:
Bishop HartseH of the Methodist Epis-
copal church in Africa has arranged
with the Rev. George H. Reiboldt of In
diana to go to Zambesi, Africa, to con-
duct a college at New OntoIia in that
country.
This being a British country, the Brit
ist Episcopal church $4,000 and 1900
acres of land for the purpose Of building
a school to educate the English resi-
dents. The Rev. Mr.. Reiboldt's mission
is to go to Africa to superintend this
school, He will sail from New York the
last of this month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
MR.. BARNES NEW WORK.
Leaves Newspaper Field For State
Position.

Charles w. Barnes. who for the past
five years has been political reporter
on the State Journal, has given up news
paper work to take the position of chief
clerk to State Auditor George z. Cole
Mr.. Barnes is one Of the best informed
political writer's in Kansas. He is ac-
quainted with every politician of in
fuence in the state. and he has always
been in close touch with the workers
of all parties
Mr.. Barnes is a prolific writer, and
has few equals as a news getter. His
retirement from newspaper work VIII
probably not be permanent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

If your druggist cannot supply you, send
ms 500 and we will express bottle to you,
all charges prepaid. Be sure and give rs
your nearest express Office.
]. c. AVER CO., Lowell. Mass.
Send for our handsome book on The Hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

New York, Jan. 2-The American Su-
gar Refining company has reduced the
prices Of all grades Of refined sugar ten
company has made q. cut Of five points.
making the prices Of both companies the
same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
Famous Army Nurse Dead.


Norristown, Pa, Jan. Mrs. Anna
Morris Holstein, widow of Major William
Holstein and a famous army nurse, Is
dead at her home in Red Hill, near here
She was 76 years of age. From 1862 until
the close of the war. Mrs. Holstein was
engaged in the hospital service. It was
mainly through her influence that
Washington's headquarters at Valley
Forge were purchased. restored and
made accessible to the people She was
regent of the Valley Forge Centennial
and Memorial association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

New Orleans. Jan. 2-Dr. J. Gibbons,
one Of the ambulance students OF the
charity hospital and a nephew of Cardinal
Gibbons Cied today of wounds received
last night He was on his way home
about midnight when two men attempted
to rob him Before he could comply with
the demand to hold up his hands one of
the men shot him in the groin and both
men then ran away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Eaton. Ca. Jan. a.-Wiu Turk. a boy of
II, today shot and killed KimbaH Aiken,
near here. Thomas Turk was engaged in
a fight with Aiken, when he called On his
young son Will to shoot Aiken The boy
fred at once upon his fathers antagonist,
who fell dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

BRIEF TELEGRAMS.
Eaton. Ca. Jan. a.-Wiu Turk, a boy of
II. today shot and killed Kimball Aiken,
near here Thomas Turk was engaged in
a. fight with Aiken, when he called his
young son Will to shoot Aiken. The boy
fred at once upon his fathers antagonist,
who fell dead
New Orleans. Jan. DIR. J. Gibbons.
one Of the ambulance students Of the
charity hospital and a nephew of Cardinal
Gibbons. cied today of wounds received
about midnight when two men attempted
to rob him. Before he could comply with
the men shot him in the groin and both
men then ran away
Buenos Ayres, Jan. 2.-The minister Of
agriculture, Dr. Garcia Merou. in his an
nual report estimates that there will be
l. ZOO, 600 tons of wheat available for export
this season. He says also that the corn
crop is good.
Brussels, jan 2.-Replying to a address
expressed a desire to visit the United
States. but said he must postpone the
eyes from which he is suffering.
Wichita. Jan. "A special grand jury
at NeWkirk has secured evidence to the
effect that in 1898 the officials of the
Perry, o. T., land office accepted brides
Ponea City. It also finds that a clerk in
the general land office was bribed to de-
Lansing, Mich, Jan 2-senator James
Mcmillan has been nominated to succeed
himself. Senator McMillan's reelection to
his third term in the senate is assured
St. Joseph. Jan. Mrs. Richardson.
widow of the millionaire merchant of Sa-
carious condition and may die at any mo-
ment- So feeble is the heart action of
perceptible. She is suffering from nerv-
Gus prostration from the tragedy, and es-
pecially has she been dangerously i'll
by Servant Bessie Phillips.
Chicago. Jan. 2.-Yale,s basket ball team
was defeated by the Ravenswood z. NJ
c. A team, . to Il
Pittsburg, Jan. "a. S. saln. for the
past seven years editor of the Volksblatt,
this city, was killed last night by a street
car.
Pittsburg. Jan. 2.--The two leading Ger
blatt and Freitsch Found, announce in
their issues today that a consolidation has
been arranged between them
Lincoln. Jan. 2.-The Nebraska Iegisla-
ture convened at noon yesterday for its
Of Burt county vas Si made the e. Republican
unanimous consent Senator G. F. Steele
was made president pro tenn of the sem
ate
London, Jan. 2-P- Collins. who arrived
cember p has been found dead on the
moutainside, almost within sight of his
fathers house. 1t appears that the trav
sler was unable to secure conveyance
from Fermoy to the home of his father
and started to walk there, but was over
taken by the storm succumbed and died
of exposure He had 9426 IN his pocket
when found
Los Angeles, Jan. 2.-Judge Louis. Colts
chalk died of heart disease early this
morning. BY a queer coincidence this
was his birthday. He was s. years old.
Pittsburg Pa, Jan. 2.-The extensive
plant of Jarvis, Adams & Co, corner of
Thirteenth and Aetna streets, in this city.
was almost completely destroyed by fire
today, together with a. large number of
patterns and moulds. The loss is estimated
at 500, 600 ana is covered by insurance.
- he fire was caused by a defective cleo
trio wire connection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

The litIe folks love DR.. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take: per-
fectly harmless. Positive cure Tor
coughs. colds. bronchitis asthma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Buenos Ayres, JAN 2.-The minister Of
agriculture, Dr. Garcia Merou. in his an
nual report estimates that there will be
LOO, 900 tons of wheat available for export
this season. He says also that the corn
crop is good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Brussels. Jan. 2.-Replying to a address
from the American committee Mr.. Kruger
expressed a desire to visit the United
States, but said he must postpone the
visit on account of the affection Of the
eyes from which he is suffering.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
BRITISH METHODS.

termed After Engiand's Colonies.
Port Antonio, Jamaica, Jan. 2.-The
steamship Thomas Brooks with the Gu
ban officials on board has arrived here.
The officials will inquire into the British
methods of colonial government and
adopt desirable features into Cuban
government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Wichita. Jan. "A special grand jury
at Newlzirk has secured evidence to the
effect that in 1898 the officials of the
Perry, O. T., land office accepted brides
for making a fling on the townsite Of
the general land office was bribed to de-
stroy documents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
Anditoriurn. Friday Evenine.

The conference committee of the
eleven lodges of A. o. u. W. and D. of
H Of this city have completed the fol-
lowing interesting programme to accom-
pany their public installation Of the off,
GERS of the several lodges by the grand
lodge officers of the two orders to be
given at the Auditorium Friday evening,
January 4. Admission free. Everybody
invited:
PROGRAMME
Morgan's Orchestra
I. Address by the Chairman ..-.-..
Observation-Disclosures. r. McNary
Orchestra
2. Monolog-ue- --.....-..- Prof Parsons
Washburn College.
g. Installation of officers of D. of H,
by G. c. of H.
Orchestra.
f. Pantomime by-...--.......H. Elsner
5. Song Dudley Quartette
g. Installation of Officers OLA. o. U. w,
by G. NJ. w.
Orchestra
8. --.-......... -GIadiatoF7S Drill
8. Address by G. c. of H. Grace GulicS
Orchestra
10. Address ..........-.--...E. NJ. Forde
Grand Recorder
II. A Few Minutes with. Alb. Terrence
T. Address. John H. Order
Grand Master Workman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

FRANCES n ANDERSON. daughter of HON. JUDGE AN
Virginia. Washington,
responding Secretary
Cured Of la grippe by Peruna
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

St Joseph. Jan 2.-AIrs. Richardson,
widow of the millionaire merchant of Sa-
vannah, who was murdered, is in a pre-
carious condition and may die at any mo-
ment- So feeble is the heart action of
the woman at times as to be scarcely
perceptible. She is suffering from nerv-
Gus prostration from the tragedy, and es-
pecially has she been dangerously i'll
since the evidence given at the inquest
by Servant Bessie Phillips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Pittsburg, Jan. 2-The two leading Ger
man newspapers of Pittsburg. the Volks-
blatt and Freitsch Found. announce in
their issues today that a consolidation has
been arranged between them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Pittsburg. Jan. FL. s. saln, for the
past seven years editor of the Volksblatt,
this city. was killed last night by a street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Chicago. Jan. 2-Yale's basket ball team
vas defeated by the Ravenswood Y. NJ.
2. A team, . to Il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
FREE TO THE
RUPTURED

DR.. w. s. Rice, the Well Known Au-
tIlority, Sends a Trial of His Fa-
nous Method Free to All.
DR. W. s. Rice, $50 w Main St, Adams.
\. Y. viii send free to anyone who Is
ruptured or knows of any person rup-
tured, whether a man, woman or child,
a. free trial Of his famous home cure It
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Lansing, Mich, Jan 2-senator James
Mcmillan has been nominated to succeed
himself. Senator Mcmillan s reelection to
his third term in the senate is assured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Lincoln, Jan 2-The Nebraska Iegisla-
ture convened at noon yesterday for its
tWenty-seventh session. VIM G. Sears
of Burt county was made the Republican
nominee for speaker of the house by
unanimous consent Senator c. F. Steele
was made president pro tenn of the SEN
ate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 2.-The extensive
plant of Jarvis, Adams & Co, corner of
Thirteenth and Aetna streets, in this city,
was almost completely destroyed by fire
today, together with a. large number of
patterns and moulds. The loss is estimated
at 500, 600 AMI is covered by insurance.
= he fire was caused by a defective cleo
trio wire connection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

London, Jan. 2-P Collins. who arrived
at Fermoy, ireland, from America on De-
cember q has been found dead on the
moutainside. almost within sight of his
fathers house. 1t appears that the trav-
eler was unable to secure a. conveyance
from Fermoy to the home of his father
and started to walk there, but was over
taken by the storm, succumbed and died
of exposure He had 9426 In his pocket
when found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02

Los Angeles, Jan. Fudge Louis Cots
chalk died of heart disease early this
morning. By a queer coincidence this
was his birthday. He was 81 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-02
PROGRAMME.

Morgan's Orchestra
1. Address by the Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05
LOCAL BREVITIE5.
q ,v,,a, main, wsra f,nshad todav

The water mains were flushed today.
Only routine business was transacted by
the Columbia Fire Company at their meeting
last night.
Mr.. G. w. Howell has fine fall and winter
assortment OF hats and caps and now no one
NEED fear the straw hat gun.
Mr.. Robert Crook has piece OF sandstone
which can be bent into any shape. 1t is be-
Jog inspected with curiosity by a number Of
people.
An electric light wire fell on tie Strand
between King and Prince streets yesterday
evening and caused some apprehension until
it was again placed on the poles.
Superintendent Of schools Kemper today
held a professional teachers examination at
Peabody building Four OF the teachers OF
the public schools presented themselves for
the examination.
After the prayer meeting 10 the Methodist
Episcopal Church South lsst night the second
quarterly conference OF the church was held
and Rev. J. w. Dnffey presided. Consider
able business pertaining to the church wa
transacted.
Marriage licenses were issuei in Washing
ton yes,e day TO Charley Fox and Annie
Judd, both Of Page county; Joseph Thomsi
and Martha A. Quinn, both Of Charlottesville
and to John A. Hsrtsook and Cynthia G
wilkinson. both oil Charlottesville.
TIE committees on finance and public
properly o. their meeting last night decided
to report in favor Of leasing Mr.. A. Desne .
lot Of ground near TIE old canal basin for &
boat yard. The committee also favored ar
appropriation OF 800 for the Relief company
for their trip TO Stanton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

ALEXANDRIA KINDERGARTEN Asso-
CIATION.-Tbe association held its first
monthly meeting for the year 190l-02
on Tuesday evening, and besides trans
acting routine business elected Miss
Sadie Homer assistant to the kinder.
gartner. The annual subscriptions,
which are now due, can be paid to any
member of the board of directors. Any
one wishing to aid worthy cause can
become a member upon the payment OF
one dollar or more per annum. This
school should receive liberal volun-
tary support from our citizens until it
is recognized and incorporated as part
of the educational system Of our State.
The Kindergarten will be at the school,
September % to %, inclusive, from 8
to II o'clock, to receive applicants.
Children wishing to enter must be &C.
compsnied by their parents or guard
iaps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

STRUCK BY A TRAIN.-About eight
O'Clock To s morning Mr.. Averett
Roberts, living on Queen street. was
struck by a south bound train on the
Washington aud Ohio Railroad at Jack
son City, and it is said, seriously injured.
Mr.. Roberts has been driving a brick
wagon for MIR. Chas. II. Zimmerman,
of this city, and this morning upon ar
irving at the south end of the Long
Bridge be stopped the team and started
across the tracks to the platform on the
east for the purpose of procuring a
match. The south bound w. & o..
train was at the time running of the
Long Bridge aud some bystanders, see.
ing his danger, called to him not 10
proceed. He either became confused
or accidentally stepped on the wrong
track and was struck by the train and
hurled some distance. He was picked
up aud found to be seriously hurt. A
northbound train subsequently, came
along and the unfortunate man was
placed aboard of it and taken to the
Emergency Hospital 10 Washington.
1t was found that Mr.. Roberts head
was severely Gu aud both bis legs and
hips bruised. He j5 now resting easy.
1t Is considered miraculous that he was
not killed or crippled by the accident.
The team was uDiDjured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

THE CUSTODY CT PETTY.-There
seems to be unnecessary apprehension
among some people as to who has, the
custody of Willis Petty. the alleged as
sailant OF Mrs. Roberta Payne. The
commitment papers have been sent
from the Police Court to the Corpora
ton Court and the body Of the prisoner
will be delivered to the City Sergeant
upon his arrival 10 this city next week.
The fact that 10 an emergency he was
sent by the Police Court authorities to
Fairfax Courthouse for saie-keepine be-
fore being committed to the Sergeant
is immsterisl, ss the accused had pre-
viously been sent on to the grand jury.
Hence by the time he is arraiened In
court he will be found in proper
hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

DEATH OF AN AGED CoLoRED WO-
MAN Eliza Williams, colored, aged
Ill years and months, died In Wash.
ington Sunday and was buried yester
day. She had lived an eventful life,
during which she had known George
Washington and General Lafayette,
and some of the most prominent poll
ticisns aud statesmen Of Virginia. She
always claimed to have waited on
Washington when che was small
child, and 10 have swept the streets Of
Cupeper for the triumphsl entry OF the
Marquis de Lafayette, when on his
tour through the United States. Eliza
was born 10 Fsuquier county, In 1888,
at "Vslley View," the estate Of Col.
William squires Gibson, her first mas
ter. When a young woman she was
given as q wedding present by Colonel
Gibson to bis daughter, Miss Alice, who
married Judge Richard Henry Field, Of
Culpeper. Before this, however, she
had known both Washington ard La
iayette. While still girl on the Glib
son plantation, General Washington
made frequent visits TO the place, and
she, on more than one occasion, fell uu'
Ger his notice. At one time she rode
from Alexandria to valley View,
then one of the best known estates in
Virginia, with Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The Grand Lodge
of Good Tempars, in session 10 Falls
Church, elected the following officers
yesterday for the ensuing year: Grand
chief templsr, Rev. J. W. Guy, Surry
county grand vice templar, Miss Eta
]. Bowman, Vienna grand counselor,
G. @. James, Loudoun county; grand
secretary, G. w. Hswxhurst, Falls
Church grand treasurer, Willis Brice,
Fairfax county grand superintendent
juvenile tenplars, Mrs. g. w. Hawk
hurst grand chaplain, Rev. Augustus
Davidson, HerDdon grand marshal w.
G. Shipmau, Alexandria county grand
guard, h. H. Bartlett, Alexandra.
The officers were Installed today by
Job Hawxhurst, the senior past grand
chief templar. IL was voted not to
recommend any change In the unwrit'
ten work to the International Suprem o
Lodge, and the proposed beneficial
feature was defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

PERsoNAL.-Mr. 9. Z. Hoof has re-
turned from be Hot Springs.
Mrs.. NJ. NJ. Moore ard her daughter,
Miss Belle Moore. have return.d TO
this city after smonth's visit to west
moreland county.
Mrs. Charles GasBins snd children,
of Philadelphia, who have been visit
; ing Mrs. Geo. w. Francis, returned
home today.
Mr.. James r. Cstop, democratic
nominee for the House OF Delegates
from Alexandria city and county, oc.
cupied seat on the floor Of the con-
vention during the session yesterday
Richmond Dispatch.
Mrs. L. E. Ubler has returned from q
visit to friends at Buzzard's Bay.
Mr.. r. A. Tucker has gone to Round
Hill to spend few weeks,
Mr.. Joseph A. Rice, OF Washington,
we'll known in this city, continues ex-
tremely i'll In WarrentoD.
Mr.. Mercer L. Robertson, OF Dallas,
Texas, Ia visiting bis brother. MIR.
Henry F. Robertson, 207 8. Washing.
ton street.
Miss Anna Hseer, of Charleston,
w. Va, who has been visiting friends
10 this city, returned to her home In
that city last night.
Miss Daisy Ssttis, of st. Albans, w.
Va. is visiting friends 10 this city.
Miss HorteDse Letermap, OF Char.
lottesville. is again visiting her grand
parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Strauss,
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bendheim have
gone to New York. During bis visit
Mr.. Bendbeim will add largely to his
already extensive stock OF dry goods
and notions.
Mr.. William Talbot left on Tuesday
last for Sharon, Pa, where he has &C.
cured position with the Erie Tele-
phone & Telegraph Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Force have re-
turned to this city and will again make
Alexandria their home.
Mr.. Thom's II. Morgan. formerly of this
city but now OF Washington, has been sp-
pointed a te ephone operator in one OF the
Washington police stations.
Mr. NJ. A. Ahern and Miss Katherine
AheIn, Mr.. J. d. Normoyle and Miss Manga
ritz Normoyle have returned from a two
weeks trip to Bottom, New York and Asbury
PARK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

POLICE COURT ITEMS. -Acti0g Mayor
Sweeney IA fsw minor cases before
him this morning.
The first case called was that OF d.
munitive colored boy. named Edward
Harris, about ten years Of age, who
was charged with stealing 20 cents
from P. Vogelgessne. The money was
recovered and the boy will be turned
over TO bis parents for correction.
Charles Rodier. charged with OBJ.
tanning money under false pretenses,
was next made TO fsce the bar. 1t was
alleged that be collected money from q
housekeeper for work that should have
been done by the city contractor. The
accused said he bad turned the money
over to The proper party and no one ap-
pearing for the prosecution, Rodier was
dis missed.
Aaron jackson, colored, q well known
patron of the police court, was charged
with being helplessly drunk in the
street. Officer Bettis stated that last
night report was circulated that man
had dropped dead at the intersection OF
D1ke and Royal street. He hurried to
the place and found Jackson suffering
from a bad case of locomoter stsxis
superluducsd by viii ky. The de.
fsudant stated mat he was little out
OF the wav. He was fned 81.
Peter Dunn and w. Webster, two
Wasbingtouians. were next arranged
for being drunk and cruel to horse.
The officer stated that the two men
drove about The city yesterday appsr-
entity with 90 objective point in view.
the buggy 10 the meantime making zig.
Zlg tracks. The horse was beaten IN.
merciiully and when taken to q livery
stable was bleeding and nearly exhaust
ed. Webster, who was driving the
horse, claimed that Douu's hand had
been cot and that some Of the blood had
gotten on The horse. Webster's father
a.ksd the court to be lenisnt, as he
would have to pay his sons fine. The
acting Mayor imposed 6ne OF $3.50,
which the father agreed to pay provid-
ed the prisoners took an oath TO abstain
from the use ofliquor for one year. The
young man quietly took the obligation
and was released. Dunn was fined 81.
The owner OF a dog which had bitten
a colored man was fned $3.50.
A young man who was charged with
assault was dismissed, 1t appearing that
he had come out second best.
John Carter had been arrested at the
instance OF Arthur Msnkin charged with
assault. The two men had been part
ners in "baby" show, and had had
disagreement. The show WAS 10 open
in AccotlDk today and 1t was supposed
Mankin had gone to that place, as he
did not appear. Carter was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-05

FIRE WARDENs.-The Fire Warden.
at their last meeting bad under consid-
Grafton the rebuilding of the Columbia
fire engine and decided to ask for
bids. They also recommended to
Council an increase in pay OF the en-
ployees of the three fire companies and
also that the men should wear uniforms.
The wardens last night met the joint
committees OF fuance and public prop.
erty of the City Council and discussed
the question OF the purchase OF sn sddi'
tioual fire engine but reached no con-
clusion.