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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

Mr.. Barakat was taken to Alexandria.
Egypt, where an older sister placed him
in an American mission school, He be-
came member of the United Presby-
terrain church. attended the Syrian
Protestant college at Beirut, Syria,
taught for fourteen years in the schools
of Alexandria, Cairo and Asyoot, Egypt.
For two years he labOred on a tranSla-
ton of the Bible for the use of his
countrymen who were blind. Later he
spent time preparing Sunday school
literature In August, 1877, the British
government ordered the abolition of
slavery in Egypt, and in order to see
that that decree was enforced sent Gen
eraI j. M Malcolm with a force of $50
men into that country Barakat accom-
panied this detachment, acting as in
terpreter of the Assyrian language to
General Malcolm He was also brought
in occasional contact with General Cor
don, whom the British government
made governor general of the Soudan
and who afterward was killed.
Mr.. Barakat was compelled second
time to flee persecution of the Moham-
medans: the second time in 1882 Arab
Pasha issued an edict that the Chris
tians of Alexandria should be killed
This time he chose America as a place
of refuge. He came to Philadelphia and
during the time since his arrival has
been engaged in lecturing, giving stere-
optieon entertainments on Palestine and
Egypt.
..Assyria,' - said Mr. Barakat to a
reporter. lis the only country on the
globe that has preserved the customs
the same as it had in the days of Moses.
For instance when one person meets
another they salute by saying Peace be
unto thee, the same as is mentioned in
the Bible. And when one person visits
the house of another he removes his
sandals at the doorstep the same as in
the time of Christ" When asked if he
intended to return to his native country,
Mr. Barakat answered that he did not
until that land became Christia nized or
at least tolerant toward Christianity.
Mr.. Barakat will lecture this evening
and Sunday evening at the Euclid Ave.
nue. NJ. E. church. Sunday morning and
Monday evening he may be heard at the
Lowman Hill Methodist church. He will
leave Tuesday for the southwest, his
objective point being Oklahoma, where
he will spend some time lecturing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Berber ChIefs Hide out.

New York. Dec. 3.-Telegrap hihga by way
of Morocco, near Mekinez, the Times
correspondent says the Berber chiefs
have taken refuge in a sanctuary
near Mekinez. Peace negotiations are
likely to be successful. The Sultan's
army will remain among the Berbers
until the terms of the peace treaty are
carried out, when the court will return
and winter at Mekinez. The terms
which the Moorish government will ac-
cept include a heavy fine in money, a
large number of hostages and payment
of several years arrears in taxes. The
entire district is deserted, the enemy
having taken refuge with the women
and fiocks in the mountain districts,
where attack during winter weather is
very difficult.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
DENAND CAR SEATS.
Organization of Women in New York
in the Interest of Shoppers.

New York, Dec. 3-The Car Passengers
Rights society was organized today in the
home of Mrs. T. St. John CARNEY, Wen
known in society. Following out the policy
outlined by the Woman's Health Protec-
tive association, which tomorrow will hold
a meeting in the Academy of Medicine. the
Car Passengers Rights society is endcav-
oring to find a way in which railroad COM
panies may be induced to provide seats
for all those who ride
The president of the association is Mrs.
Richard Henry Savage and members of
the assembly and senators will be ap-
preached House to house canvasses VIII
be made A bill is being prepared for the
society roViding that those who sit .lowa
shall pay cents and those who stand up
may pay less. Mrs. st. John Gaffney made
a speech today. She said it shame
the way shop girls were crowded together
in cars If there were special cars for
laboring men, why not have special cars
for shop girls; then she suggested double
declxed cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
An Angio-American wedding.

London, Dec. 3.-An Anglo-American
wedding in which society has been much
interested took place today when Miss
Alice Constance Ward, daughter of the
Tew, Of the West Yorkshire regiment.
Reginald Ward gave away his sister
who wore white satin gown trimmed
with nearl and silver embroidery. Cap
tain Tew was acconpa MED by a number
of officers of bis regiment, while a group
of sergeants in uniform stood in tie
cnurcls porch as a guard of honor. An
elaborate reception was held by Mr.
Ward at the Hyde Park hotel after the
ceremonv. There were nearly a thou
sand invited guests. including many OF
the nobility.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Prince May Succeed Won Holleben.

Berlin, Dec. BIN the event of DIR. Won
Holeben's retirement as ambassador at
Washington, which is considered possible
within year Emperor williams choice
of his successor is Prince Henry of Plesse
The prince returned from the United
States, where he attended the opening of
the new building of the New York Cham
Der of Commerce, keen for appointment at
Washington, if it occurs His desire was
conveyed to the emperor. who approved
of it. His majesty attaches considerable
Importance to the social side of the en-
bassy at Washington and considers that
the wealthy prince and princess of Plesse
are especially fitted to dispense German
hospitality at the capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
TRIALS OF BARAKAT.
Assyrian Tells What It Means to Be a
Christian There.

Elias E. Barakat, a native of the city
of Damascus, the oldest city in the
world, is in Topeka for few days lee
turing in the interest of foreign mis-
sions wherever it is possible to create a
greater interest in the land from which
he comes, and giving descriptive talks
about the Holy Land. Mr. Barakat was
converted to Christianity when a boy
and before he had grown to manhood
scarcely escaped being put to death by
the Mohammedans. who overran Da-
mascus and for three days and nights
waged a slaughter of Christians which
cost in that vicinity 5000 persons their
lives. He and a brother, however, were
able to elude the prosecutors, although
their parents were killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Called It Aaaaaainatinn-

Chicago, Dec. 3.-According 10 the New
Orleans correspondent of the Record-Her-
aid. letter has been received by J. A.
SNYDER from Henri Barthels, in Guatemala
City, a member of the firm of Snyder &
Barthels. managers of the Central Ameri-
can improvement company. in which Or.
Godfrey Hunter is supposed To be inter,
ested, stating that at the cofoners inquest
held on the body of William A Fitzgerald.
who was shot and killed last Fridav week
BY Godfrey Hunter. jr-, the physicians de-
and that Fitzgerald came to his death Ly
assassination
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
PASSED BAD MONEY.
Charge Against a Galena Gambler
That Sends Him to Jail

Fort Scott Dec. s.-Deputy United
States Marshal Hollenback came up from
GaIena having in custody Will Headen.
who was arrested in that city on a capias
issued by Clerk White of the federal court
here. charging the young man with pass
ing a counterfeit half dollar. which is now
in the possession of the officers Headen
is a professional gambler and on last
Sunday he is claimed to have attempted
to pass the bogus coin on a bartender who
refused to cash it and he then went out
on the street and passed 1t on a boot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
NOT THE SANTA FE.
Gould Lines Said to Be Fixing Frisco
Taru1inaIs.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec 3.-The San
Francisco Terminal and Ferry company
which recently secured entrance into
Oakland and to the water 'front.' is now
preparing to build from Stockton to Sac
ramento and through the Beckwith Pass
eastward. making Oakland the terminus
of a transcontinental railroad. The Call
says that it is not the Santa Fe system
that is behind this line, but 1t is generally
believed that the Goulds are interested
and that the line will form a connection
with some of the Gould lines in the
Rocky mountain region
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
GILLETT'S RICH STRIKE.
Former Kansas Cattle Plunger Leases
Bonanza Mine.

Austin, Tex, Dec Sired Meldon of
Chihuahua, Mexico, who arrived here to-
day, states that Grant Gillett, the fugi-
tive Kansas cattleman, is in a fair way
to become millionaire in a very short
time Several months ago he pair $500
for the Gertrude mine, situated in the
Parral district state of Chihuahua. He
struck a bonanza pay streak of ore
shortly after he had acquired the pro-
perty and the mine has already nettad
him more than -S75.000.- It is now yield
ing so tons of rich. ore daily uisss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Two Bodies ingtIe Ruipa

Boston, Dec. 3--The bodies of two men
were found today in the ruins of the fire
of last night at the lumber works of L.
S. Johnson & Co. The victims were:
Theodore Graves, of Roxbury. of the firm
of Graves & Phelps, furniture manufac-
turers and G. K Pratt of Roxbury, en-
ployed by Graves & Phelps. A third man.
a Swede. employed by L. S. johnson & Co.
is missing. Graves & Phelps occupied the
upper story of the Johnson building and
Mr.. Graves was in his office when the
fire broke out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
HUDSON AT HEAD.
Appointed Traffic Manager of
the Mexican Railway.

Announcement was received today of
the appointment of c. r. Hudson. for
merly Santa Fe assistant general freight
agent here, to be traffic manager of the
Mexican Central railway new position
which has been created to take care of
the increasing business of the road As
traffic manager of the Mexican Central
Mr.. Hudson will have charge of both
the freight and passenger departments
Mr.. Hudson's position with the Mexican
Central has been that of general freight
and passenger agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

at his home at 1145 Pennsylvania ave
nue. last night The man had entered
the house through a second story win
dow. and when discovered by Mr.. Gil
luly fired enc shot and made his escape
The bullet narrowly missed its mara
Mr.. Gilluiy's daughter, Miss Mabel. is
to be married today to w. v Hodges,
an attorney. and the burglar was after
some of The wedding presents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

1t is also announced that w. D. MUIR
dock, formerly district passenger agent
of the Santa Fe at Wichita has been
promoted from the position of assistant
general passenger agent of the Mexican
Central to that of general passenger
agent. H. Lawton, formerly assistant
general freight agent of the road, takes
the position of general freight agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

Assistant Attorney General West be-
lives he is entitled to the gratitude of
the public which carries umbrellas. He
says that while he was county attorney
of Bourbon county he had man ar
rested and convicted before a justice Of
the peace for stealing an umbrella.
There is a suspicion, however, that the
man pleaded guilty and that the justice
of the peace is entitled to the credit II
may be, too. that the general public
might not look upon such a move as a
creditable one. since the vast majority
would probably belong in the class with
the man convicted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Another Prohibition Arguns,.

Ogden. Utah, Dec. IA saloon at Rvn-
don. small station on the Southern pa
cine railroad. near Elk. was held up last
night By two masked men, About q men
mostly railroad workInen. who were in he
saloon at the time, were lined M at the
points OF revolyers and they and the bar
tender searched. The robbers who SCI
cured about 500. disappeared W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

black. The coin is made of babbit met
al and is clumsy
In default of bond Headen was sent to
jail. His preliminary is set for December
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Renewed Fan of silver.

London. Dec 3.-The renewed fall in the
price of silver is attributed to eastern tele-
grams announcing the weakness of prices
and to American selling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
win PLAY with Portland.

Portland, Ore. Dec. Sam vigneux,
manager of the Portland baseball team,
has signed Grant Thatcher. who pitched
last year for the Hon, N. Y, team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
BURGLAR After wedding Presents.

Denver. Colo. Dec. 3.-Jose3h w.
Gilluly. treasurer Of the Denver & Rio
Grande railway company, narrowly
escaped death at the hands Of burglar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

B. w Hanna, of SaIina, denies that
he las withdrawn from the race for sec
rotary of the state senate. which was
circulated a week ago. The principal
trouble with Mr.. Hanna's boom is that
it has not sufficient home backing to
make it formidable. The senator from
that district is a Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Blizzard at Larned.

Larned. Kan. Dec. -3.-A fierce blizzard
of snew and wind. accompanied by intense
cold. is prevailing here today. Much I've
stock is exposed and will suffer greatly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
BIG TURF WINNERS.
Running Horses which Havs captur-
ed 100000 or More ii Purses. ~,

New York. Dec. IA racing statistician
mas compiled list OF II the american horses
ing to the list. sixteen American bred
horses have gone over the 100000 mark
Tao 81 ne folI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

Congressman Jackson of the Third
district is still laid up with his injured
leg which was broken by a fall early
in the campaign. Mr.. Jackson moved
about with the aid of a crutch during
the last days of the campaign, but it
was against the advice of his physicians,
and now he is giving his leg a rest He
telegraphed congress Tuesday asking
for a leave of absence for two weeks,
which was granted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

c. H. Morgan, of Graham county. Is
a. candidate for assistant doorkeeper OF
the lower house. Before long candi-
dates for assistant inspector of spittoons
will begin to make themselves known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03
Complete Treatment

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-03

New York and several other states make
whisk brooms in their penitentiaries. so
Senator FindIay believes the Hutchinson
reformatory inmates can be profitably
employed in the same way. as long as
the material is right at hand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
THE PASSING THRoNG.

Fl. Il. Davies, of Pittston, is in the
city.
r. d. Jones, of Scranton, was in the
city Yesterday.
o. T.. Bone, of South Canaan, visited
in Carbondale yesterday.
c. c. Manner, of Forest City, spent a
part of yesterday in the city.
Charles d. Swift, of Scranton, was q
caller in Carbondale yesterday.
John d. Purtell, of Scranton, was q
visitor in Carbondale on Wednesday.
d. j. Mckeon, of Olyphant, made a
business trip to Carbondale yesterday.
Il. II. Skelly, of Honesdale, was
among the visitors in town yesterday.
George Gillies, of Wilkes-Barre called
on some of his old friends in this city
yesterday.
Miss Carmel O'Hearn returned yes
terday from Paterson, n. j., where she
visited for several months.
Charles l., Jeffrey, of Scranton, rep
resenting the Scranton Stove works,
was registered at the Harrison house
yesterday.
Hon, George S, Purdy, president judge
of Wayne county, was in the city yes
terday. He was guest over Wednes-
day night at the American house.
Charles McKenna, of Honesdale, a
young man of enterprise and with q
pleasant social side to aid him in his
business, is in town for a few days.
Mr.. McKenna represents a wholesale
dry goods house of Easton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
pECKVILLE.

On Tuesday night thieves relieved
Mr.. Z. w. Squire, the East Side hard
ware merchant, of his flock of chickens,
eight in number.
The clerks are busy at the River
side store taking inventory
Mr. Henry Purdy, Of Ell Paso, Texas
expects to be in Peckville soon on a
short business trip. Mr.. Purdy's family
now reside here.
Mr.. John Williams has been made
permanent letter carrier for Uncle
Sam at Scranton.
Do not fail to attend the concert
at the olympia club rooms this even
ing.
II. l.. James and G.. 3. Reid are doing
jury duty this week.
The Womans Christian Temperance
Union will meet Friday night at the
home of Mrs. James Rhoda. We wish
all members to take an interest in the
meeting and be present.
This evening the Olympic Athletic
club will present the following enter
tainment and exhibition in their rooms
in the Morgan store building: Selec-
tion, by the Mandolin Trio, led by Pro-
fessor A. e. Morse; punching bag eX-
hibition; selection, Mandolin Trio;
elastic wall machine eXercise selection,
Mandolin Trio; horizontal bar exhibit
tion; boxing glove exhibition, Profess
sor Tighe defining each blow; selec-
ton, Mandolin Trio; address, subject,
THE Development of Man." Rev. A.
II. Smith: Indian club exercise to
music,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
OLYpHANT

The BIS C's and DIS of the Ladies'
Initial society of the Blakely Baptist
church VIII serve one Of their famous
roast turkey and plum pudding sup
pers in the church parlors Friday even
ing, February z, from $3.50 until $3.50
o'clock. Price Of supper % cents.
Miss Katherine Robane, of North
Adams, Mass, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Scriven, of Hill street.
The Frankie Stock company will
open a three nights engagement at
the Father Mathew opera house, COM
mencing next Monday evening when
they will present "The Garrison Girl"
On Tuesday night MY Friend from In
dia" Will be produced and Pawn Tick
ct No. $40" on Wednesday night Nov
ing pictures. dancing and singing will
be among the specialties each evening.
Prices 10, 20 and 80 cents.
The Juvenis Dancing class will hold
their weekly social in Mahon's hall this
evening. Music will be furnished by
Lawrence's orchestra of Scranton.
Miss Maggie Morgan, of Priceburg,
has accepted a position in Lalley's
store on Lackawanna street.
Misses Clara Van Sickle and Ruth
Hull attended the recital at the Scran-
ton Conservatory of Music last even
ing.
y meeting of the Voerphone band
will be held in Sweeney's hall this
evening at 1880 and all members are
requested to be present.
Thelma will be the attraction at the
opera house Monday evening, Feb
ruary 10.
L. j. Lloyd is out again after an at
tack of the grip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
DALTON.

A citizens caucus was held on Mon
day evening in the school building and
the following nominations were made:
Councilmen, Philemon Cole, w. H..
White, w. S. Huslander: school direc-
tors, Edward Sherwood. George Heck
man; justice of the peace, S. G. Shoe
maker; auditor, w. A. Dean; constable,
NJ. b. Sherman; high constable, Perry
Hetzel; judge of election, ID. Knight
inspector OF election, w. IL. Smith.
Mrs. W. S. Huslander left yesterday
for an extended visit in New Jersey,
New York, and other places,
The union temperance service will be
held in the Baptist church on Sunday
evening. Rev. A. w. Cooper will preach
the sermon.
Friday evening of this week Is the
TIME Homer Greene, 'of Honesdale, the
well-known writer and entertainer, will
give an entertainment at the Baptist
church. The admission will be 20 cents.
A literary treat of high character will
be enjoyed by all who attend
Mr.. and Mrs. IT. II. Miller attended
the banquet OF locomotive engineers, in
Scranton, Wednesday evening.
Frank Won Storeh has been confined
to his home this week with sickness
from his vaccination.
Kellogg, Moshier & Co. have recently
purchased one of the latest style de-
livery wagons.
At the Baptist church, Sunday morn
ing, the pastor will preach ON this
theme: taking People by the Hand"
The communion service will be held at
the close of the sermon and new inem-
bers win be received.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Ives viii at
tend dinner this evening in Scranton,
given in honor of one OF the employees
of the Peoples bank OF which Mr.. ives
is cashier.
Charles Capwell entertain this week
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
AT THE HOSPITAL.

James Kinney, who has been receiv-
ing treatment at Emergency hospital
for stomach trouble, went to his home
yesterday.
Miss Mary Garden, who was operated
on few days ago, showed an encour-
aging Improvement yesterday She is
not regarded as out of danger, how
ever.
Alberta Lee, the girl who was oper-
ated ON for appendicitis about ten days
ago, will be able TO go TO her home by
the beginning of next week.
Jacob Humphrey, the Ontario and
Western brakeman, whose injuries sus-
tanned in the wreck in this city in De-
cember nearly'cost him his life, con-
tinues to make good progress towards
recovery The limb which was so ter
ribly injured is gradually healing, and
he is acquiring so much strength that
he will be able to leave his bed in few
days and sit in chair part of each
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-31
MOOSIC.

Mrs. f, NJ. Stearns and daughter,
Miss Jessie, of Green Ridge, are vis-
iling friends in town.
Rev. and Mrs. j, n, Bailey, Dr. and
Mrs S. S. Watson We're among the
many of our townspeople who attend-
ed the Sousa concert at the armory
ON Tuesday evening.
Misses Stella and Edna LeYan at
tended recital in Scranton last even
ing.
Mrs Joseph Snyder, of Blakely, is
visiting her parents. Mr., and Mrs. $.
j. Kinds, of Main street.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gro
gan, SON, on Wednesday.
Mathew, the 3-months-old son of Mr..
and Mrs w. IL. Lotus, of North
Main street. died on Thursday morn
ing about 2 o'clock, of cholera in
fantum. Funeral services will be held
this morning at 1880 O'clock in the
st, Mary's church, Ayoca.
on Sunday Feb. 9, the Ladies Aid