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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
ONE SCARLET FEVER CASE.
Emily Hardy Taken Sick, But Condi-
ton is Not Serious.

Emily Hardy, the 10-year-old daugh-
ter of Chas F. Hardy of 1871 Lane
street, is sick with scarlet fever. 1t is
believed that this is not fever of the
illuminate type, which has terrorized the
Nickle Plate district.
One of the children Of H. M. HadIey,
the architects sick with either chicken
pox or smallpox, the health officers have
not yet learned. The Hadley family
lives at 634 Clay street, across the street
from Clay school,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

indianapolis Journal: Representative
Long. of Kansas, who proposed reduc-
ton of 40 per cent in the duties on Gu
ban products, represents district IN
which the sugar beet industry is Well
established, but in his argument before
the ways and means committee he
showed that the proposed reduction Of
the duty on Cuban sugar would not in
jure the American industry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

A 22-foot cut of a fir tree nearly IS
feet in diameter will be sent to the St.
Louis Worlds fair by the Tacoma, Wn.
Chamber of Commerce as part of Wash
iugton's exhibit A fund of $500 has been
raised to pay the cost of removing it
from the forest to St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Ludge Moves Diernissad.

Washington, Feb. 26.-President
Roosevelt, acting upon the recommen-
dation of Attorney General Knox has
dismissed Arthur B. Noyes, judge for
the Second district of Alaska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Menelik May Come.

st. Louis, Feb. 26.-The worlds fair
management today received Informal
ton through the diplomatic channels
of the government that the presence
of Menelik, king of Abyssinia, at the
exposition is quite within the range of
possibilities. The information is that
an invitation properly extended to the
king will be met with acceptance This
is a subject that will receive early at
tention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

The Chicago News remarks that
'.since a heavy snowfall has provided
for the safety of the wheat crop in Kan
sas there will be a greater struggle than
ever this year for the nominations on
the Republican ticket"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

Merchants are rapidly claiming the
second and third stories Of buildings
along Kansas avenue for enlargement OF
their business More Office buildings Will
soon be in demand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

Farmer Prymm lin the city theater)
Better take off yer hat Sary; all the
other wimin folks has theirs Off
His Wife-Let them, the brazen
things! Nobody'H ever have a chance
to say tibet I'd do anything in a show
place thet 1 wouldn't do in church
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Suicide by Hanging.

Paxico. Kas, Feb 2e-About IL
O'Clock Tuesday Thomas Walker was
found hanging in a barn loft by rela-
tives Life was entirely extinct No
cause can be assigned for the deed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
In Daniels, Place.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The president
has decided to appoint Myron McCord.
former member of the house of repre-
sentatives from Wisconsin, marshal of
Arizona, in place of Benjamin Daniels.
whose commission was recently re-
yoked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Fifteen Firemen Buried Alive.

Munich, Bavaria, Feb. 26.-During a
fire at Dinkelsbuhl today the wall of
house collapsed and buried fifteen MEM
bers of the local volunteer fire brigade.
There is no hope of rescuing the men
oil
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

The British continue to amuse them
selves by starting peace rumors and de-
nying them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Death of n. G. Marquand.

New York Feb. 26,-Henry G.. Mar
quand long time president of the Met
ropolitan Museum of Art and until his
retirement head of the banking house of
Marquand & Parmly, died yesterday at
his home in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF The ASSOCIATED PRESS

The State Journal Is member OF tne
Associated Press and receives the run Gay
telegraph report of that great news Or
gauization for exclusive afternoon puOt4-
cation in Topeka.
The news is received in the state jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose. busy through the entire day a
complete copy OF the night report Is aAso
received
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

The Hartford Post notices that snow
is cleared from the front of saloons
much sooner than it is from the front of
churches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

If it is all the same to the ground hog
he can come out now, and no questions
asked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Dropped Dead on the Street.

Worcester, Mass, Feb 26.-Jerome
Wheeler, inventor of the Wheeler en-
CINE, dropped dead on the street today
of heart disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26
Will Shin Ont Colo.

New York Feb. 26.-The National
City bank announced today that it will
ship 500, 900 in gold to Europe tomor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-26

If it was a captains battle, why didn' t
the CAPTAINS get the prize money?
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
METEOROLOGICAL

MRS. JAMES GARRITf-The funeral
of Mrs. James Garrity, who died last TUESDAY,
took place at O'Clock p. M yesIerody' A!U.n ~
her late residence. As Hlgnlaaa ayenue Pav IL H.
Morrill, conducted the services which were
largely attended. The casket was strewn
with flowers, and many ~ 3saatsul 3ead Tbe TIfa, vocal
music was rendered by Mrs. Weishoon ana
Mr Davies, who sang Nearer, Ny God. to
1hee,'' 'sAbide with Me, and Just as
Am 49, - a. =.
C.. L. La GRAVE, pioneer settler OF
Minnesota. died this morning. He had neen es1Ii
iii for several weeks and his deatn %aS uaas
expected Mr. La Grave came to Minnesota
In an early day and viewed the falls OF p.
Anthony before there was building on eaonef me
side of the river. He was Ss years VI ase'
Funeral announcements will he mace to-
morrow. 49, s.'.
RICHARD L. FARRINGToN-The fu-
neral Of Richard L.. Farirngton. tne ?iras ?Gung
In camp at Lake City, was held from tne rs sa
J dence of his step-father, 1881 washington ave
nue. N, yesterday afternoon; tdance sllau " The
services were conducted by Rev. A. W. "rlsn1
and Rev. DR.. Adams. \.-
CHARLES .ULsTEEN-The funeral OF
Charles UIsteen, who died Thursday. July ~,
at the age of So years, will be helo irodn oao
his late residence 351s Stevens avenue, at 2:3o
D. M, Sunday. Interment at Lakewood.
HORACE L. -LACKOR, aged So, died
yesterday at his residence, 24l Garheld ave
nue. The funeral will be held from the mouse
lat 2:30 o'clock p. m. Saturday flne lntei nen'
will be at Lakewood.
MRS. G. W. KOHI-The funeral OF
Mrs. c. w. Kohl, who died in Detroit; Mich a.
win be held from the residence OF Mrs II
sd. simons, 1882 Grand avenue S. Saturday. at
3 .. M Friends invited ,.,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
A DAT DOWN RIVER II
Half a Thousand Journal Excur-
sionists Take a Pleasant Trip.
LAKE CITY AS OBJECTIVE POINT.
The Varied itinerary Was Traversed
Both by Rail- and
Steamer.

Bright sunny skies, soft cool breezes,
perfect management, superior train and
steamer service, in fact everything seemed
to conspire as OF yore to make to days
Journal popular excursion No. AZ sue
cess. "A Milwaukee train of eleven coaches
and baggage drew out fro mthe station
exactly on time this morning with a load
of $50 passengers. At St. Paul good
part ygot aboard.
Never has The Journal carried finer
lot OF happy women, men and children.
Representative persons of both cities took
advantage Of the days outing. Many del
egates to the National Educational asso
citation were on the train. Friends of the
militiamen In camp at Lake City were
numerous. Every one was bent on a good
time. 81; 80 81 : s@s e
The excursion was in charge of Oscar
Gorgas for TIL Journal and Travel
ing Passenger Agent Joseph Caldwell for
the Milwaukee road. ~
The long run to Hastings was made
in safety without stops. except at Red
Wing for accessions, arriving at 10
O'Clock. The excursicnists caught sight
of the familiar Lora and barge and bolted
down over the levee in perfect mob
to get the advantageous seats aboard
Captain Smith gave the signal, the
handsome Lora backed into the current,
passed under the bridge and was off for
! the pleasant steam down the river. Point
| No. Point. Frontenac Villa Maria, Rest
Island and other famous points, Of inter,
| est along skore were eagerly sought for
as in turn they came in sight.
| Nothing occurred to disarrange the
comfort of the passengers. Many had
! lunch along and at the noon hour the
boat and barge looked as if harboring
a huge picnic party. Others waited and
accepted the hospitality of friends in
camp who had made special mess prepa-
| rations. %lLSs i.5 ~, -
The Journal Newsboys' band, fifty five
red coated urehins, wouldn't allow a mo-
ment Of ennui to- break in. Under direc-
| tion Of Professor Heintzmann it played
| number after number of popular music
with the style and dash to which it's aud
| itors are well accustomed 80
During the afternoon the band sere-
naded, Colonel Reeve and staff in quarters.
They were we'll received on the camp
ground, especially by the Minneapoltans
and St. PauHtes in khaki, uniforms. -
The party sighted Lake. City at 2 p. m.
The white tented camp ground nesting
hour. The Lora then proceeded on her
tour around the foot Of the lake, clear
down to- the famous logging river, the
Chippewa. = ~o-,,35ses..e>N-'.. -. b..
The boat landed at p M, in time
for the excursionists to see the special
| program Of the First regiment, N. G..
S: M, Colonel C. McC. Reeve command
ing, and Of the First artillery, N. G. S.
NJ, Major, George c. Lambert COM
| manding. - -. -'-.s@--s-@.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11

He, went to the door with me and /. In
troduced them Nh Fetch 1T, took lMr.
Longs name down; and think there was
netting said about who his friends
we're, and the name OF "A. p. Thompson
was mentioned. Them sMr Fetch It said
everything would be sall ight. 8
Delivered the Goods.
q In the afternoon Johnson again went
to Fitchette's restaurant, where he found
the mayor, Tom Brown and the restau-
rauteur lunchtng together: He was then
told the appointment had been made.
Mr.. Johnson s cross examina tion was
highly diverting. s.t
You y knew you were committing a
crime when you paid that 5000 to
Fitchette, didn't your. aueried Mr.sLane.
Why did you do 1t r.,
Well, retorted the witness, Il didn't
much like It. but that was the way they
were doing business and it was the only
way I could do business with them. !"
g '.You are a lawyer aren't you ~
Not 50 good one as you are, Mr..
Ian" " 3s 4 s.#7
I'LL grant that but you are. a ans. at-
"I.ye been admitted to the bar
You have been close friend of
Mayor Ames, haven't you?''
Yes, sir. / was his friend for twenty
years. When he ran for governor I
stumped the state with him have
fought his battles for him for, two
decades There was a time, during the
splurge of the Harrison hall de-
Imocracy, that II wasn't very close to
him = .,i#Sss sz
Nov, you went to see him r about
Longs appointment, didn't yop?"F.t s
Yes; but that was two or three months
before this deal had given, up all hope
of ever getting Long back, upon the force,
when .Mr Fetch IT spoke to me.
''You are certain you didn't see the
mayor about Long in August?' ~
Eyes; and I will swear Haven't been
in the, mayors Office upwards of seven
or eight times since Ames was elected :.
| Continuing, the witness said he had re-
fused to testify before the grand jury,
claiming the right as Fitchette's attorney.
Fitchette had said he would retain him,
but the witness had advised him to hire
another attorney 8. : - G -. -
Excellent ADVICE ieered Mr.. Lane.
| eyes, retorted the Witness @"but 1t
remains to be seen whet her he will gain
anything by following it,
= Did you have a talk with Officer Col
Inns about this matter; and didn't he ask
yous what became Of the 5000, and didn't
you wink and say. That's my busi-
ness? - 50 -.'..s '.tt.
"No,'' shouted the witness Indignantly.
4 \.
! you are winkless, then?''s 1' : -
II am not exactly winkless, but don't
wink at policemen. I, don't have to. You
can tell them things without hurting their
morals any or without endangering your
SELF either - = ~ p T..-Y-
Mr.. Fitchette never paid you any mon
ey as retainer In this case. did hep
HE did not; and from the oath he took
here IN court, when he asked the court .tc
appoint an attorney for him, Judged he
didn't have any money to pay anybody"
! Thomas Croak was called by the state
but was not permitted to testify. The
state sought to show by him the existence
of a system whereby all applicants fol
police positions were, compelled to con
| tribute heavily to an apocryphal cam
patgn fund. This precipitated lively
Illegal argument; court finally adjourned tc
give Mr. Boardman an opportunity to pre-:
sent his authority this morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
CAPT. BARR0WS RETURNS
Reached Minneapolis Last Evening
tzt- StaSyipc With Parents. -

Reached Minneapolis Last Evening
S5' Staying with Parents. -
4 Frederick j.. Barrows, late captain IL IN the
Fifteenth Minnesota regiment, and captain
and assistant quartermaster at Manila Tor
year or more, UP to the time OF his court
martial and convicG> n on the charge o..
conversion of goveflment property, arrived
IN Minneapolis last night from. San FRANCISCO,
where he has been for a month past a"an-
ing his formal release from confinement lie
was sentenced to five years confinement III
the Manila prison, and was released after less
than a year under a decision of the supreme
court that regular army court had no ourls-
diction over cases involving officers and men
OF the volunteer army. Barrows, with others
was tried by court made up exclusively OF
regular army men, and soon after the DE-
cision of the court his release was ordered
by the secretary, of war. The court handed
down the decision last February, and on
March, "a Barrows was ordered. home. Ine
order for his release reached him soon after
his arrival at San Francisco 20
s Captain Barrows is staying at the home OF
his father $&on the East Side, and expects
to remain in Minneapolis. He has made no
definite plans for the future. "
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
nized Lincoln G.. Cressman as the man who
had carried on the principal part OF the

nized Lincoln G.. Cressman as the man who
had carried on the principal part OF the
conversation.
Il was unable to get good look at Ed
wards" said Rustad, "and therefore am
not now certain whether he was one OF
the three men, and / understand that
Charles Howard was not in the court
room when / was present.
Captain Alexander says that immediate
ly after visiting Judge Harrison's court
room, Rustad came up to the jail, Wnere
he met both Edwards and Howard, whom
he readily recognized, and that he carried
ON a familiar and lengthy conversation
with them.
He talked said Captain Alexander,
like one who had been well acquainted
with Edwards and had been intimately
associated with him at some previous
time. They certainly talked and acted
like old acquaintances while Rustad was
in jail.
"Rustad says also that the conversa-
tion which he says he heard took place
at the National hotel in February. This
could hardly have been so, for Edwards
and Howard were out of the city most
of January and all Of February. They
did not return from a trip south, when
they visited st. Louis, until May -zs
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
"DAvY'' JoHNsON's STORY /. I \. I.
A straight Account of the Payment
to "Fetch It.''

" : T
David B. Johnson. the states star wit
ness in the case against Coffee John
Fitchette, was. called to the stand late
yesterday afternoon. Apart. from, its fImS
portances the examination created much
amusement among spectators johnson is
a lawyer. He is also something OF wit;
and he and Freeman p. Lane, one of Fit
che1te,s attorneys, had several amusing
tilts before the afternoon closed. In his
testimony the witness persisted in term
ing the defendant "Mr. Fetch! It,'s and
no attempt was made to correct him.
Johnson's story was direct and unequiv-
coating. He said that he had met Mr..
Fetch IT, on the street about Aug. 18
or. 49, of last. year. ., ... 81
"He asked me-, said the .witness,' If
I had any friends who wanted to get on
the police force; and 1 told him I thought
I had Then I gave him the name OF
John, Long, and said he had. been let out
for no apparent cause when Mayor Ames
went into Office; that he had a large
family and there had been sickness, 50
that he really needed a position. IS / ex-
planned, too, that he was then employed
as night watchman in the Milwaukee
yards, where he was likely to be. killed
at any time. The. captain said they needed
big campaign fund, and suggested that
If my friend could contribute 5000 he
could get an appointment right away, as
there, were several vacancies. He insisted
that let. him know at once, however
because there were other applicants, he
said 4 4. Z" - I ' ]. I So. IS St 81
II went right up to my office and sent
a. message to- Mr.. Long. He came dowI
and told him about the proposit lon He
said headidn't have the money then, bu,
thought he could get IT. The next morn:
ing he brought the money down TO NE
$500 In. BILLS. He paid 1t to me In my
Office and then we went over to the cap.
tain s restaurant together. Mr. Long
stared outside. I went In and 'Mr FetcI
1t, and 4 stepped to side room he ha,
there, and I gave him the money. HI
said the appointment would be all right
i then told him Long was outside, ans
| suggested that he come out and meet him
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11

BOSTON. July lie ClosingScoppe quotations:
sAdyantrre, 2SA 1924; Allouez, 2A@s; Arcadian,
~ @5i Atlantic 27@2s: Bingham, s2gSs; 81; Caiu. Ia.
net Nd Heca 5T5@5S0; Centennial, 171s@1S;
Gonfinental zinc, 3H@4; Dominion Coal, 1341s
hid: Dominion Steel, 55AG56h; B. e.. 75sg9;
Hum boldt, so asked, Massachusetts, N l7A@lSA; A !;
,Mayfower, 2@21k: Michigan, Il Ll1AgIS; Mo, NO.
is02o; osceola, 5sik d6os Parrott
:27@2sA; Phoenix, 1905: Quincy c = 1so@lss @as
Rhode island, 2 bid; Santa re, lA@2; M Il Tam am.
liz S@i21 United States Mining, 197AG19A
Utah, 1saz@2oA; Victoria, 5hG6; Winona, ~ 4
Co5, wolverine, 555s@56:. :Wyandotte, l@lAs;
sTsim River. 3131z; Franklin, 10@11k; G. M.
s592h s. M, 3M@s1a Oil. 16as@16A:; S: H.,
s1SH @i3;z NJ B., 2A@2ss.U. c., 341a@3sA; a.
lB. as asked; Arnold, 5o@8o. ~.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
HIS SUSPE PENSE
TO Be BRIEF I. |: ] !
Police Captain Fitchette's $
Case About Ready for
the Jury.
The Defense Calls Only
Three Witnesses to
the Stand.

Police Captain John Fitchette, now on
trial in the district court under an indict-
ment accusing him Of having sold; police
appointments, will probably know his fate
before morning. The case is expected to
go to the jury late this afternoon and
verdict is expected tonight # ...>.
Friends Of the captain are confident OF
an acquitta1; and even men who believe
thoroughly in his guilt do not look for
any other verdict. In fact, Fitchette's
attorneys consider their case SO strong
that they may submit 1t without argu-
ment. a-t So. = =. =
THE defense rested at a quarter before
II o'clock this morning. County; Attorney
Boardman then announced that he would
offer little. if any. srebuttal, and a recess
was taken until 1:45. with the under
standing that the jury would be sent out
might. *.;s ..~s.sG IL. ~
Few Defense witnesses.
Only three witnesses were called by the
defense They were Mayor IA A. Ames,
his private secretary Thomas R. Brown,
Jr., and Fitchette himself" The mayor
testified that. Fftchette had never asked
him to appoint John Long to the, police
force, and said the appointment had been
made as a favor to 'Davy' Johnson, who,
he, said. was in his Office to see him
about the matter the day Long was ap-
pointed. This latter statement was cor
roborated by Brown. Johnson, on the
stand, had denied it. - ,>..-4
! In his own behalf Coffee John" testified
| that Johnson called at his restaurant one
morning last August and solicited his
aid in securing place for Long. He de-
MED, however, that he either asked OF
received cent of money, but says he ad-
>vised Johnson to see the mayor himself
That afternoon Long was appointed.
This leaves the case question o.
veracity between Dayid johnson on ont
hand, and the mayor Mr.. Brown and Fit
chette on the other Longs testimony il
admitted by the defense to be true.
: Confederation by the State. sS
+ Two other witnesses were sworn by th
state this morning: They were Charles Y
Gustafson and John c.. Larson: Both tes
ti1ed that."Coffee John had demands
money from them for positions on tn
force. Fitchette denied that he had eve
seen Gustafson until to day, and admitte
Larson had called upon him and that h
had gone with his caller to see. the mayor
He denied that he had asked either ma
for money, or that either had ever give
him money. However, the testimony Q
these witnesses does not corroborate tn
statements made by other witnesses. The
could not testify regarding the main is
sue involved. ~:r -. 4. 3 -