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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby eivep 70 NE stock
holders Of the Bank u st. NSrfinviIls,
that the annual meeting u the. StSsf-
holders will be held ct tie Bank btM-
ding on Tuesday January 18th 1Sos. for
the purpose ofsleetihg board n dirss-
AIaxuar 4 !; BtrkyrIn. csshisf.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1901-12-28
SAYS He Was Tortured.

Gays IIc was 1OISVlSu'
II suffered such pain FROM cofns
I could hardly walk" writes Il.
Robinson, Hillsborough, lila, "bdt
Bucklen's Arnics Sslve complete
Iy cured them" Acts Ike magic
on sprsins, bruises, cuts, screa.
boils, ulcers. Perfect healer Of
skin diseases and piles. Cure gua-
rsnteed by T. j. Liable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07

the probate judge of Kearny county
presents the bride with a quart of sugar
beet seed.
Lightning spared the rod but spoiled
a SedgWick county home
A large black wolf is killing calves
and pigs for the farmers around Cha
mute.
The congregation of the M. e. church
at Kingman will burn a mortgage to-
night.
Lebanon is putting on all sorts Of airs
because the glass front of the new bank
cost $3.50 and is real French plate.
Mrs Nation told a Wichita reporter
that her face was her fortune. which is
an admission on her part that she is
nearly broke.
The Woman's Federation in Emporia
is raising a fund to buy trash cans for
the street. After that 1t will be in order
to rush the can
"Blowhard is a little settlement in
Greenwood county for whose name the
wind and the citizens are said to be
equally responsible
The other morning all over Green's
burg appeared smallpox warning sig
nails. How foolishly some people waste
the hours they should be sleeping
Topeka isn't the only town that has
had a mayoralty scrap At Prescott the
defeated candidate made an attempt on
his successful rivals life with a knife
If a Wichita drunk had kept quiet the
jail WOu4Q not nave opened 1Of ttAi1-
Silence is golden. but nevertheless the
product of the still'' causes bOisterous
talk.
The funds of Clyde's treasury are still
missing and no one has been punished
But let it be remembered that Justice
often pursues with a leaden heel yet
smites with an iron toe.
Representative Blaine of Pratt treat
ed all the visiting Odd Fellows with an
auton obile ride, and every guest was
puzzled to know whether the old thing
was going to blow up or balk.
Thirty-three pupils of Leavenworth
county will receive common school di-
plonas this spring. Visitors at the
graduating exercises may prepare for
Beyond the Alps lies Italy" and How
the Old Hoss Won the Bet"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
EASTMAN ON THE STAND
Defendant in Murder Trial Teg-
titles in His Own Behalf.

Cambridge, Mass, May Interest in
the Eastman murder trial was enhanced
today by the fact that Mrs. Eastman,
wife Of the defendant, was on the stand
most of the forenoon. She was visibIy
affected by the minute examination as
to the incidents Immediately preceding
the tragedy and regarding certain state
ments made by witnesses. At times she
wept.
Mrs. Eastman said she did not re-
member any such incident as that rela-
ted by Mrs. Grogan, ST., who testified
that Eastman had said Grogan's days
were numbered. Witness never said
that Eastman had been drinking nor
had she ever heard Mrs. Grogan, Jr, say
he had been drinking.
Mrs. Eastman also testified that in
June the lock on the tomb containing
Grogan's body had been tempered with,
but no one had asked permission to open
the tomb.
Attorney General Knollton declined to
examine Mrs. Eastman.
The defendant, Charles r. Eastman
then took the stand to testify in his own
behalf.
Eastman confined his testimony to an
swering the questions of his attorney.
always were pleasant and that from the
fall of 1899, they were on terms of great
est friendship.
He denied that any quarrel took place
in November, 1899 that any jealousy ex-
listed because Grogan had undertaken
the business left by their father-in-law,
or that he ever had said in the presence
of Grogan's mother. that Grogan's days
were short
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
WHEAT TURNING YELLOW.
Aphis and Chinch Bugs Have APP
peared in Some Fields.

The following is the United States de-
partment OF agriculture climate and
crop bulletin of the weather bureau Tor
the Kansas section for the week ending
May A:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
a week Of good growing weather with
moderate temperature. Good rains fell
IN the southwestern counties, In some
central counties and the larger part of
the eastern division. Light showers oc-
Cured generally in the other counties.
EASTERN DIVISION
Wheat continues in fine condition and
growing rapidly, but the wheat aphis
has appeared in some fields in Cherokee
and Crawford, and chinch-bugs in
Chase and Elk; in Wilson some OF the
wheat is turning yellow; it is beginning
to head in Pottawatomie. Corn plant
ing is well advanced in the northern
counties, and is about finished in the
southern half Of the division; the early
planted has begun to come UP in the
northern counties, and is being culu-
waited in the southern. Oats are gen.
orally up in the south, but are not COM
ing up well in Atchison or Bourbon;
they are being injured by smut in
Chautauqua, and by bugs in Elk Rye
and bluegrass are heading in Montgofn-
cry. Apples are in bloom in the north
ern counties; fruit has set we'll Pas
lures need rain; the prairie grass is
supporting stock we'll except in the ex-
IRENE northern counties. Alfalfa is
growing finely, and in PottaWat tonne
MIDDLE DIVISION.
Wheat has grown rapidly and, in gen.
eral, is in very good condition. though
Rush reports some complaint OF insect
depredations, and in Smith there are
some reports of a. louise; in Sumner the
soft wheat has begun to head; in Cowley
and Mcpherson rain is needed to con-
tinue the fine growth. Corn planting is
completed in the south and we'll adj
vanced in the north; the early planted is
coming up in most of the counties, and
cultivation has begun in the south Oats
generally are growing well, but in But
Ter and Cowley rain is needed. Barley is
growing rapidly Rye is heading in the
south. The sowing Of Kaffir corn, cane,
and millet is progressing. Alfalfa has
made a fine growth. Early potatoes are
coming up. Apples are in full bloom in
Cowley Reno. and Republic. Peaches
appear to be damaged in Kingman, and
apricots in Sedgwick. Strawberries are
in full bloom in Reno. Pastures general
~ are good, but in Butler the grass
needs rain.
WESTERN DIVISION.
Wheat has grown well and in Ford
is jointing. Rye is jointing in Ness. Corn
planting is about finished in the south
and progressing well in the north, has
begun to come up in nearly all parts.
Oats, barley, and alfalfa have grown
well. Sowing Of forage crops is progress
ing rapidly. Fruit trees are in full bloom
or have passed that stage. Pasture is
generally good and cattle are doing well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
LOCAL MENTION.

VIM. Lake went to Osawxie today to
attend the funeral Of his uncle.
S. J. Bear and family will leave Fri
day for Buffalo to spend the summer.
The rehearsal Of .aThe Redemption
chorus will be at the Auditorium to-
night.
John Player, superintendent of ma
chinery for the Santa Fe, has gone to
Chicago. Fl. u. Nudge, general manager.
is in Kansas City today and will proha-
bly, make a trip to Chicago before re-
turning to Topeka.
The weather on most of the railroad
lines today is cloudy. The Santa Fe re-
ported snow at Chicago this morning at
8 O'Clock. On the Colorado division of
that road, however, it is clear. The
western division Of the Rock Island is
clear.
pardon is asked for Jasper Rainey.
sentenced from Miami county seven
years ago to be hanged for the murder
of his sweet heart, A1thea Jackson. Per-
iodical insanity is claimed in extenua-
ton. Rainey says he wants to Tnanufac-
ture patent medicine If he is released
Copeland county had begun to believe
Lit Crum was really going to keep his
alleged VOW and not return for eight
months. He dropped in today. however
after an absence Of less than six weeks
Crum says he has been touring in Illi
nois Missouri Arkansas and MISSISSIPPI
ri.
The state board Of charities met at the
Topeka asylum this afternoon and opened
bids for the new hospital building for
the Osawatornie asylum No contract
was awarded as the bids received ex-
ceeded the $45, 900 appropriation for the
purpose. Further bids are asked to be
acted upon three weeks hence.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the First Congrega tionaI church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
The programme will include a discus
sion Of the Highlands of kentucky and
Tennessee" by Mrs. Fisk. and also re-
ports from the state meeting at Wichita
from the delegates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
- cLEws As a PRoPHRr.

Henry Clews apparently feels some
pride in the fact that he has lived 10
see his prophecies of last year fulfilled
OF in process of fulfllment That he
may lose none of the credit to which he
feels himself entitled as a forecaster OF
events, he recalls his predictions in the
most recent issue of his Financial Re-
view in the following words:
1.-THE following statement I published
under date Of October 18th. and as it has
been so thoroughly verified since 1t
bears repeating at this time:
A." The present strong market only rep
resents the general confidence in Mr.
Mckinley's reelection; but when his
election shah have been announced four
prospective years of the greatest pros
perity for this country that any nation
has ever witnessed will furnish ample
incentive to boom the market, and I ex-
pect to see for a prolonged period the
most active markets Wall street has
ever enjoyed The eyes of the world are
upon this country-upOn its vast re-
sources that are being developed by
EranS-S1berlan railway and England's
Atbara bridge. The moral force of our
people viii command the markets Of the
world. and when the seal it set upon
confidence in the stability Of our I'm
ances. what better investment can be
ACAAA0 thai III DlL great railway ana III
dustria1 enterprises2'
And in December Of last year I Is
sued the following representation for
the beginning OF the new century
Events and developments so far have
fnlly justified its OPTIMISM
" The present wonderful showing
made by American railway and indus
trial corporations only foreshadows the
immense activity to come. The entire
world is entering upon an era OF COM
Tnercial progression and prosperity that
VIII far surpass all present records Ma
tional cOnouests viii be made hence
forth by the weapons Of commerce rath-
en- than by those of war. The great in
crease in the gold product Of the world
is the moving power. and the faster it
is brought Up from the bowels of the
earth the greater will be the impetus
of business ventures and developments
The future will be brilliant in inventions
and discoveries. and in the advance
ment Of gigantic business enterprises
without limit as to sphere. We are to
witness 8 race OF mankind for suprema-
cy IL the worlds markets. The open
door VIII be the policy of all the great
powers. The completion Of the Trans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
OPENING OF CHINA.
Everybody Is Anxious For It Except
Russia.

Washington May Tt has developed
that the movement for the extensive
opening of China to foreign trade and
commerce has the active approval not
only of the United States and several
other leading powers. but also of Chinese
officials. About the only doubt as to the
formal position of China is that caused
by the empress dowager's recent crea-
ton Of council OF state, How far this
action of the peace plenipotentiaries is
not yet clear. but the negotiations are
proceeding with the prospect of uniting
the various branches of Chinese authority
in the support of the present plan The
attitude of Russia also is the source of
some solicftude, although the negotiations
are being so framed as to obviate any OBJ
lection which Russia might raise if the
opening of commerce was to apply prin-
ciDalIv to Manchuria
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
QUAKER REFLEcrIoNs

Iron the Philadelphia Record1
No more we royster with the oyster.
straws show which way the iced
drink goes.
Silence may be bought; consequently
silence is golden
The coaching crowd sometimes goes
the pace that spills.
It's the rough edges of the world that
sharpen a mans wits.
SnHcus-''Truth is mighty" Cynicus
Yes; mighty scarce"
Names don't count for much. All the
girls named Amy are not am liable.
What is one mans loss is another
mans gain, except in the case of repu-
tation.
No. Naude dear; it isn't necessary
to have green deck of cards for Pat
hand
Lots of people who talk about get
ting their reward in heaven viii be dis
appointed.
The problem of how to live on SO a
week isn't so difficult as the problem of
how to get the ten
The difference between theory and
practice is as great as the difference
between a bachelor and a married man.
NeIl-"Bob proposes to every girl he
meets, and each one says no. Belle
Is that why he calls himself a nabob?''
Tommy-''Pop. what are false proph-
ets?" Tommy's Poppy son, you are
too young to appreciate the prospectus
Of mining company"
Gone are April showers;
Girls are glad of that.
For they bring May flowers
On the new spring hat
Stayathome-'Did you have any ex-
citing experiences in the Philippines ?"
Shoulderstraps- Well, / once umpired
a baseball game between two CON
panies of my regiment"
"Oh, viii you share my lot?" the lover
cried
So they were wed, and soon. alasl he
died.
Twas not till then she found-a jest
quite merry
His only lot was in a cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
POWDER TRAIN RAN AWAY
Five Men Injured by the Explosion
Which Followed.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May five 10 en-
We're probably fatally injured by an ex-
p1osion of powder which occurred at the
Henry colliery of the Lehigh Valley
Coal company today. The powder was
on a trip of cars. As the cars en-
tered the slope they broke away and
dashed down the mine When the cars
reached the bottom of the slope the
conclusion caused the powder to ex-
plode. The force of the explosion was
terrific, and the men who were riding
on the trip were badly injured from
the shock as well as by the explosion.
The injured men are Patrick Sharp,
John and James Burke, David Morgan
and Thomas Duffy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
ARBITRATION PLANS
Submitted by Committee Named by
the Civic Federation.

New York, May THE national joint
committee arbitration and Cancellation
appointed at the meeting of the National
Civic Federation in Chicago in December
last for consideration of means for the
relief and avoidance of labor troubles.
met here today to hear the report of the
subcommittee appointed to consider the
plan and scope of the work The MEM
be-s Of the Subcommittee are Herman
Justice, commissioner from the Illinois
coal operators: John Mitchell, president of
the United Mine. Workers; E. c. Kenna,
vice president of the Santa F1e railroad.
Frank P Sergeant. president OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, and
F. DriScoll. commissioner from the Amer
lean Publishers association.
The report of the subcommittee was
not made public. In it were the plans for
carrying on the work. A plan for perma-
nent organization and headquarters will
be established both in New York and Chi
cago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
COBURN,s CATTLE BOOK.
This One Refers to the shorthorn
Breed.

A~F. D. Coburn, secretary of the Kan
sas State oBard of Agriculture, today
issued the report of the board for the
quarter ending March, 1901 The report
is in book form and contains over 200
pages. Besides the papers. addresses
and discussions of the members of the
board at their thirteenth annual meet
ing on January gil, 1901, about one-half
is devoted to information regarding the
origin, history, characteristics and
m erits of the Shorthorn or Durham
cattle.
The subject is handled In a compre-
hensive manner, the first chapter set
ting forth in a clear and concise way
the history of that particular breed OF
cattle from the time they were first
heard of and had won something of a
reputation in 1850 until the present.
The book will be of value to those
who want to inform themselves on this
subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
Industrial Commission Meets.

Washington May THE industrial corr
mission today began its May meeting with
P J. McGOvern of Atlanta chairman OF
the southern classification committee. as
the first witness. Nh McGOvcrn stated
that there arc 4z ran and steamship lines
represented in the committee and that it
covers tie territory south of the Potomac
ana Ohio rivers and east of the Mississlp-
pi river. He said that the crsnnizatior
had been effected III 1899 and he contend
ed that. except n. the items OF iron ana
steel, the advances IN transportation rates
have been technical rather than real ii
declared that the committee had no pur-
pose OF fixing rates on car load lots so as
to build MP the joDbing trade OF the south
OF the expense Of outside points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07

Shamokin, Pennsylvania, May 7-Secre-
tary George HartIin Of the Ninth United
Mine Workers district received word to-
day from the miners committee at Har-
risburg. saying that the indications We're
more favora bic for the passage of the
labor bills. He instructed the miners to
keep themselves in readiness to march
to the state capitol should the bills fail
to become laws. He said: IF it be-
comes necessary for the men to march
thew ILL not mobilize until tomorrow
night or Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
ASSESSMENT REDUCED.
Railroads Secure a Concession From
State Board.

After giving a hearing to Kansas City
officials and attorneys for the several
railroads interested, the state board of
railroad assessors has decided to main
tain the assessment of sidetracks in
that city at So, 900. Other land, which is
vacant belonging to the Union Pacific.
Missouri Pacific and Rock Island roads.
is to be assessed at $500 an acre. The
proposition was to assess acre prop
erty at $1,000 an acre. but a $500 an acre
concession was made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

LF'rom the Chicago News.1
One head is better than two-for a
boil
Man. proud man. is the only animal
that eats pie.
When the chaperon's away the de-
butantes will play.
If you want to polish a fool apply a
varnish Of f1attery.
A small man invariably carries his
small change in purse.
Never look a gift gun in the muzzle;
better honor it in the breech.
The man who INDUCES in self-praise
adds nothing to his reputation.
When the wife's spring bonnet comes
in at the door greenbacks fly out of the
husbands pocket.
Honesty is a policy on which you pay
the premiums in this world and realize
on your insurance in the next.
Every man is presumed to know the
law-except the judge-and there is a
court of appeals to correct his mis-
takes.
If the average man knew as many
mean things about himself as he does
about his neighbor he would be
ashamed to look in a mirror.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07

Siberian railway points to the develop
ment of the heretofore almost unknown
resources Of Russia Upon the ending
Of the Transvaa1 war We shall see a ire
mendous sweep OF civilization into Al
RIGA, which means the opening up of It's
fabulous resources. Who can gainsay
that the results win be marvelous2
There is not a corner Of the globe where
they Will not be felt. Such are the con-
ditions prevailing in this closing year
of a wonderful century. The prospect
for the coming one is indeed dazzling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07

Governor Stanley settled the dispute
over who should have the $3.50 reward
money for capturing E. +. Estel1e the
murderer of Constable Robertson, in
Morris county. by dividing 1t among
seven Lyon county men They are J.
NJ. McCown, I. B. SILL O. P. Waddell.
NJ c. Phillips. w c. Cannifax. Jesse
Mott and Frank Pike. Auditor Cole
sent the warrant to the clerk of the
Lyon county court for distribution.
Each man gets SIS IL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
VIII Make Mo Experimentation.

Havana, May THE special commits
sion of the Cuban constitutional conven-
ton which returned here from Washing
ton May 5, will not make any recommen-
datfons to the convention. Although the
majority of the committee are in favor Of
accepting the Platt amendment the re-
port will only cover the facts of the con-
ference at Washington. The convention
will hold a secret session this. afternoon.
The radical element admits the conven-
ton viii accept the amendment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07

A California medical expert went dig
ging around in search Of the cancer
germ He found it and now it has also
found him and pre-empted a claim on
his person. At last accounts he had
been carved up by the surgeons and
was doing as we'll as could be expected
under the circumstances It seems to
be growing more and more dangerous
TO arouse the sleeping disease germ. The
next man who discovers one should
shoot it on the spot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
Beware of a Cough .

A cough is not a disease but a symptom.
Consumption and bronchitis, which are
the most dangerous and fatal diseases,
have for their first indication a persistent
cough, and If properly reated as soon IS
this cough appears. are easily cured
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has proven
wonderfully successful and gained its
wide reputation and excessive sale by it's
success in curing the diseases which cause
coughing If it is not beneficial it viii not
cost you cent For sale by all drug
gistS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07

st. Louis Dispatch: If Wall
street shall continue to pay war taxes at
the rate of $4,000 to S5O, 900 a day, Secre-
tary Gage viii be able to retire many
more bonds. regardless of premiums.
The greed of the Spectator begins to
look almost like patriotism when his
war taxes sum up to such figures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
swavze For County clerk.

Oscar X Swayzes present deputy
county clerk is making the race for
nomination as county clerk He has had
three years experience IN the work as
deputy in County Clerk Wrlght's office
Mr.. Swayze is secretary Of the Repubi-
can city central committee. and
served as secretary of the Kansas State
League of Republican clubs, when that
organization carried 10000 active men,
hers on its rolls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
a Standard on pividend

New York, May THE Standard Oil
company of New Jersey has declared a
dividend Of S12 a share, payable June Is.
In March 500 was paid. Last years four
dividends were $40 in March, $40 in June,
So in September and $40 in December.
they will not mobolize until tomorrow
at $S42, the highest on record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-07
onlv zoo Strike.

Louisville, KY May About 200 OF the
9 .Ooo men in the local building trades who
expect to be involved in the strike OF the
carpenters quit work today, though the
labor leaders predict that tomorrow hun
dreds will be added to the strikers ranks.
The contractors are firm In their refusal
to make further concessions to the car
ploy whomsoever they please and refusing
to discharge non-union men now on their
nav roofs.