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Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Bloody FIGHT in a Church.

Galveston. Ind, Jan. 6.-The.e was
bloody two-rourd fight in the Dun
kard church in the Deer Creek neigh
borhood last night. During services
Isaac Studebaker. young man of tie
neighborhood, was accused Of disturb
ing the meeting, but refused to retire.
of the pastor. and after several knock
downs was thrown out in the snow.
Studebaker returned and the fighting
was resumed. Studebaker and Cripe
pummelled each other in pugilistic
fashion in front OF the altar. The
preachers son finally landed knock
out and Studebaker was hauled to his
home senseless.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
raft to succeed Judge shiras.

Washington. Jan. 6.-lf existing
plans carry, some time next month
the president will send to the senate
the nomination of Governor Taft to
be an associate justice of the United
States supreme court. to succeed JUS
ticc Shiras, who is expected to retire
during that month. Governor Taft will
be succeeded as civil governor of the
Philippines by General Luke Wright.
at present vice governor. and the lat
ter place will be filled by the appoint
ment of ". w. Rockhill
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-Catt,c-Receipts. &C.
0OO: steady; good to prime steers. S5.4od
and feeders, S2.Upd4.Jo: cows. S1.25Gi4 30;
heifers, Sa.O0mi.15; Gamers, Si.25M2. 40
bulls. S2.OJl530 10: calves, S3.500S.OO; Texas
fed steers s3.15M5.VO Hogs-Heceipts. to-
day, $500: tomorrow $4,000: left over.
o.O0O: steady. closed weaa: mixed and
butchers. S6.uodi6.3b: good to choice heavy.
S6. iO6G.G5; rough heavy. s6.156i6.i0 light.
SI.1OaJ.75: bulk OF sales, SG.1Od6.:D.
Sheep Receipts. 10000: sheep and lambs
steady to l0c lower; good To choice weth-
ers. S3.T5q4. 40: fair to choice mixed. 50 ~
6i4.00: western sheep. SA.OO@3.Go; native
limbs 81 OO5t5.tp.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Object to Mail Carriers Color.

Washington. Jan. e. Postmaster
General Payne received information
today that posse Of white citi-
zens at Boeuf River, La, last night
ordered Charles Jackson, negro mail
carrier, not to return with the mail on
his route and threatened him with
death in case he did not heed their in
junction. The reason given by the
posse was the color OF the carrier
Notice was sent at once to the postof-
fee department at New Orleans and
an inspector has been dispatched to
Girard with orders to make an investi-
ratfon
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
TOBACCO TRUST WINS CASE.
Judge Dismisses Action Brought by
Man Forced to Buy Useless Goods.

Judge Dismisses Action Brought by
Man Forced to Ruy Useless Goods.
st. Paul. Ja2. 6.-In the case of Jo-
seph p. Whitwell. a local cigar and
tobacco dealer. against the Continental
Tobacco company. known as the tobac-
co trust. Judge Lochren. in the federal
court, dismissed the case on the mo-
tion of the defendant, who demurred
on the ground that the complainant
did not show sufficient cause for ac-
ton. The suit was brought under the
Sherman antitrust law, which gives
a dealer the right to bring suit for
three times the amount involved.
Whitwell. who had ordered 5000 worth
of goods of the Continental Tobacco.
and refused them for the reason that
the goods would be delivered only on
condition that the buyer accept other
goods which he had not ordered. sued
the company for $500. Judge Loch-
rem held that the company had the
right to impose terms and condition
under which II should dispose of its
goods and that such action was not
in violation OF the law.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Colorado Has a Murder Mystery.

Colorado Spgrings, Colo, Jan. c.
Mrs. j. f. Bailey. wife of coach
man Of George II. Kilborne. was de-
clared to be out of danger from strych-
nine poisoning taken into her system
last night by drinking from a bottle
from which her husband had drank.
He died at midnight in agony. Mrs.
Bailey. since her recovery. tells a
story that indicates that some one de.
liberately poisoned her husband with
a bottle of whisky given him as New
Years present.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
WATER lNvApEs THE HOUSES.
Many Fami!iso Rescued From Par.
italy Submerged


Seattle, Wash, Jan. 5.-Wnite river
overHowed It's banks near O'Brien sta
tion, fourteen miles below Seattle, at
3 o'clock this morning. The people
OF the town were awakened by the
water in many cases creeping into
their beds. relief train was or
dered from Seattle and on arriving
with boats the rescuing party found
several families, the women and chill
dr1n of which were huddled on chairs
end tables in order to keep from the
deep on the floors. All persons were
taken to places of safety. No lives
are reported lost, but much property
has been ruined or lost. The floods
are row subsiding and no futher dan
ger Is feared. Not since 1886 has there
been such floods in the White river
valley. The present one was caused
chinook winds. which melted the
heavy SHOWS in the Cascades. An
rouncement was made by the Great
Northern that the Madison bridge
would be repaired this evening and
the first break in the traffic blockade
would be made during the night by the
arrival of an overland train. 1t will
carry four days mail. There is no
telling when the Northern Pacific main
line will be open, but probably not for
several days.
Seattle, WASH. Jan. 6.-The first
casualties as result of the rising OF
the waters are reported from O'Brien.
on the Northern Pacific, between Seat
tie and Tacoma. There the water is
six or eight feet high. Martin Cum
Minis and F. Shaughnessy were rescu-
ing people from second-story windows
when their boat capsized and both
were drowned
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Kansas CITY Live stock.

Kansas city. Jan. 3.-Cattle-R Receipts. c.
600; steady to strong: choice beef steers,
$5oond.oO: fair to good. S;i,5oM5.O0; stock
crs aud feeders. S...5dtI.2a; western fed
steers 2IJd5.o3: Texas and Indian steers.
s. GOaI 90: Texas cows $e.oOsI3.OO: native
cows 81. .25ml.3J: native heifcrs. S2.Gosi+.ooi
Gamers. Sl.o0ai2.25: bulls. S2.Goati.oo;
calves. s3.25et6.50. Hogs-Recepts. $500;
steady To 5c lower; top. $3.50; hulk OF sales,
SO aoSaG3Tl.; heavy. sB.25M6.5o; mixed
packers sGl5@G.4 Ia: light. s5.tNd635; york.
crs, sG 25m635; pigs. s5.Od5.o3. Sheep
Receipts. $500; steady to strong; muttons
So ooui. 10; lambs. S3.oo6tJ.+5; range wcti
ers. $3Ood4 90: ewes. f3o0Q4.20.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
MINISTER TO SWITZERLAND.
Or. Hill, First Assistant Secretary Of
State to be Promoted.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Dr. David
Jayne Hill, first assistant secretary of
state, will relinquish that post this
month to become United States minis
ter to Switzerland. He will be sue
ceedcd as first assistant by Francis
u. Loomis, at present United States
minister to Portugal. Mr.. Loomis will
be succeeded at Portugal by Charles
Page Bryan, who has been confirmed
as minister to Switzerland. but who
has never assumed that post. The
president sent the above nominations
to the senate. h.,alrI.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Revenues of the Philippines.

Washington. Jan. 6.-The bureau OF
insular affairs OF the war department
has prepared for publication a COM
parative statement showing that for
the ten months ended Oct. 81. 1902.
the customs revenues OF the Philip
pines were =. ..475.5S6. against $6.921.-
$50 In 1901 and $3.759,994 In 1899. The
figures represent the total customs
house receipts expressed in United
States currency values.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Three Miners Fall to Death.

Hurley. Wis. Jan. 6.-Three miners
lost their lives yesterday morning in
the Windsor mine. They were descend
ing into the mine, riding on the skip.
and lost their balance. falling 60c
feet. Their bodies were manglei al.
most beyond recognition. One oil the
men. Dominick NARROW. leaves u wife
and two small children. The other
two. George Davis and Frank Beruch-
ette, were single.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Ready for Live Stock Convention.

Kansas City. Jan. 5.-Everything is
in readiness for the National Live
Stock convention. which meets here
Jan. 13. The hotels have already
booked reservations for more than
1000 delegates and visitors. The en-
tertainments provided will surpass
anything OF the kind ever given by the
association. The grand ball. to be
given On the night of Jan. IA. will be
attended by Governor Cummins of
Iowa. Governor Dockery of Missouri.
Governor Yates of Illinois. Governor
Mickey and Ex-Governor Savage of
Nebraska, Governor ]. NJ. Bailey and
Ex-Governor w. L. Stanley of Kansas
and Hon. II. C. Grosvenor of Ohio.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
South Omaha Live Stock.

South Omaha. Jan. 5.--cattls-Receipts,
900: stcady t. 3ui0c higher: native steers.
81. a5ei5.I5; cows and heifers. S3.Ooei4. 20
western steers. S2.IJdii,JO; Texas steers,
Sa75sil25: cann.rs si.5OQ2.50: stockcrs
and feeders. 81. 3.50aiI.2 %; calves. S3.5Odi0.O0:
bulls, stays. etc. s2.OoM4.2J. Hogs-Rc-
ceipts, AGO: 5c lower; heavy, S6.2hd6.35
mixed. ST. .Ol8.30; light, $6.i0A6..O: pigs.
S5.OO0.5.Oo; bulk of sales, S6.Od6.30.
sheep Receipts, 1000 1oaloc lower; fed
muttons, Si.o5df4.G0; wethers. S3.SOdiI. 40;
ewes. 81 50i4.O 90: common and stockers,
Si.OO0i325; lambs. S4.5o1t5.40.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
output Of cold and SILVER.

Washington. Jan. 6.-George L. Rob-
erts. the director OF the mint. yester-
day issued his preliminary estimate
OF the production Of gold and silver in
the United States during the year
1902. The total production of gold
was SS0.S53S70. an increase for the
year OF $2.1S6.370. The production of
silver amounted to s31. .040,025. a net
increase OF $3.352.0S4.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Seattle Grand Jury at Work.

Seattle. Wash. Jan. ca grand
jury. the first in King county for seven
years. was impanelled YESTERDAY by
Judge Bell of the superior court to in
vestigate the alleged corruption OF the
police department and other institu-
tions. The Jury began investigations
yesterday afternoon by visiting tho
county and city jails, but no state
ment would be given out for publica-
tion. ...
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
Death cs Ex.Premier sasas.a.

Madrid, Jan. 6.-Former Premier Sa-
gasta died at $40 last evening. Senor
Sagasta S death was due to bronchitis
and gastric trouble. His family was at
tho deathbed and former liberal men,
bers of the cabinet were near their old
leader. The news of the former pre-
mier's death created a painful impress
sion Throughout Madrid. King Al
fonso expressed profound regret.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
South pak.ta c.pI,ol Eiaht.

Pierre. s.. D.. Jan. 5.-The capitol
fight is getting hot between the rival
towns working for the removal. At
the present Mitchell appears to be in
the lead. A caucus will probably be
held to decide upon the town Wednes-
day morning.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
War Secretary Is Married.

London, Jan. 6.-Mr. Brodrick. the
war secretary, and Madeleine Stanley
daughter of Lady Jeune, were married
ut ST. Georges church, Hanover
square, yesterday afternoon. The
scene was brilliant and the church
was filed with fashionable people.
Premier Balfour was the best man.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
st. Ioseph Live Stock.

st. Joseph, Jan. 5.-Cattle-Rcceipts. H.
10l: active. steady to strong: natives.
81. 750iSOO; Texans and westerns. $3.35Gf
6.25; cows and heifers. S2.0oat4.35; venis.
81 75d7 90: bulls aud stays. S2.50di4. so;
yeuriings aud calves. $2.5Od4.2o: stockers
and feeders. $3.00ai4.35. HoEs-Receipts.
3.724: weak light and light mixed, S02Odi
0a7ts; medium and Heavy, $3.50; pigs. S4.oo
GO.3O; bulk, $0.30Qe.<5.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
ROADS ARE BLOCKED.
NORTHERN TRAFFIC STALLCD ~
SLIDES AND FLOOD0.

~'s'SS N'S F''-o DS'iIS nun -s--J '--.-
Vast Damage Zone to Country Prep
erty-Paseenger Trains Tied u
Between Stations by Waenoule.
Tacoma. Wash, Jan. 5.-Therc was
nothing doing on the Northern Facilo
today, not train leaving the city ana
the railroad officials are unable 20
make any definite statement as to tie
future.
The chinook still prevails ana waser
is pouring down the Cascados in tor
rents. To sum up the difficulty tie
Northern Pacific Is struggling win,
there are five washouts GA lie Inain
line between c 'o
There are inn
way from O.,
on the Gr
Auburn
mile. ..
in &: :.
sLA 49,
tweo.- lie ll.
wasbout ? - .o4owed by a
succession vi va. .ogts and landslides
all the way to Eiensburg. The South
Bend branch IS under water and COW
cred with slides from Willapa to the
terminus.
The company has two passenger
trains tied up at haywood and is TAX
ing the best of care possible CT tne
passengers. There are slides ahead
and washcuts behind, and arrange
ments are being made to get supplies
te the trains. There Is no way to get
the passengers out at present, owing
10 the washing out of all road bridges
in that section. Not a country road
can be followed mile in any dlrec-
ton. One passenger train is bound
up at Lester, where the passengers
are being cared for by the railroad
No communication is possible either
way until tie water shall have abated.
The Great Northern is in exactly a
similar position. Trains were directed
over the Northern Pacific. because of
the bridge ct Meadow Brook being
carried away, but before they were
gotten through. the Northern Pacific
was also blocked.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-08
coIored Man ls Set Free.

Grand Island. Neb.. Jan. Go. A.
Baxter. the aged cslsrsd man who was
sentenced to ten years In the peniten-
tiary for the murder Of his baby. but
who claimed thai he was innocent.
was yesterday set free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
IN THE SENATE.
Time Put in With Little Things
Adjourned Till Monday.

A senate resolution, intended to head
off graft claims against the state by
requiring q report from the ways and
means committee on all bills presented,
within forty days after the opening
session of the legislature, was adopted
this morning. The report viii be upon
what is known as the miscellaneous
appropriation bill. The discussion of
/ this resolution elected considerable in
terest this morning. A bill IS now be-
fore the senate requiring that all claims
filed against the state shall be tried in
the state courts.
Senator Noftzger introduced a reso-
luton calling for a legislative investi-
cation of the absorption of the Kansas
+ City, Fort Scott & Memphis railway by
the st. Louis and San Francisco rail
way. The resolution states the COM
bination is alleged to have been made
for the purpose of avoiding COMPETE
ton on freight rates. Lieutenant Gov
! ernOr Hanna announced appointments
/ on the TWO investigation committees
authorized by the legislature. On the
coal famine investigation the senate
will be represented by Senators McMu-
Ian and Noftzger. The international
4 Harvester company trust investigation
/ committee viii have Senators Ward
and Allen. TWO petitions asking that
; the penal code be changed in order to
+ make chicken stealing and the theft of
grain grand instead of petit larceny
were received from Sumner and Allen
counties.
The election contest Of J. r. Hamil-
ton against A. c. T. Geiger., judge in
the Seventeenth district, win be heard in
the senate at 10 a. m January so on
the report of the committee to which
j. has been referred.
Tapp Of Wichiu introduced the bill
to punish the dissertation of flags. which
has been pushed by the 6. A. r. Similar
bills are being introduced into state
legislatures all over the country II
prohibits the use of representation Of
flags Is advertisements and trade
marks.
Senator Vincent has asked for large
appropriations for use at the Hutchin-
son reformatory. The money is wanted
for the construction of a wall around
the grounds in place of the wire fence
now standing. 1t is desired to erect
stone cutting sheds and $4,000 car
penter shop. Appropriations are ask
ed for the purchase OF horses and mules
and the purchase of pasture land. the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
CHANGE IN JURY NV.
Proposed to Allow Three Fourths to
Convict

In pursuance to a recommendation OF
the Kansas Bar association a resolution
has been placed before both houses of
the legislature calling for an important
change in the code of criminal procedure
in this state. The resolution is to sub
NIT to the voters of the state a constf-
tutional amendment under which a
three-fourths vote of a jury viii be suf-
hcient to convict in a criminal prosecu-
ton. For years the jury trial has been
considered unsatisfactory on account of
the. ability of one juryman to hang
the verdict. This resolution will un-
doubtedly precipitate a lively debate.
The resolution follows.
That section 10 of the bill of rights
be amended so as to read:
. In all prosecutions the accused shall
be allowed to appear and defend In per-
son or by counsel; to demand the nature
and cause Of the accusation against
him; to meet the witness face TO face
and to have compulsory process to com
pei the attendance of witnesses in his
behalf, and a speedy public trial by an
impartial jury of the county or judicial
district in which the offense is alleged
to have been committed, A CONCUR
RENEE OF THREE-FOURTBS OF
THE JURY TO BE ESSENTIAL AND
SUFFICIENT TO RETURN A YER
DICT; no person shall be a witness
against himself or be twice put in
jeopardy for the same offense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
cantroI1inr ChiIaren.

Bursts Of passion in a little child
must be met by steady, gentle firmness
on the mothers side. Loud outcries
should be hushed not by angry words.
but by a grave quietness Of voice and
speech. which helps to repress them by
mere force of contrast.
Passionate gestures. such as blows,
kicks and drumming with the heels
upon the floor should be prevented by
physical force il necessary. Above all,
the thing coveted. If 1t causes the child
10 fly into a rage as the readiest means
Of obtaining it. should never be grant
ed As the child grows older and can
be reasoned with he or she should be
taught to avoid the beginnings OF
wrath, TO struggle against irritability,
and not to give way to it in words
when it rises in the mind.
Quick tempered children often have
generous, lovable natures. easily inhu-
enced for good. A wish to please an
other and to do what is right for its
own sake may be made strong enough
to close the lips against the torrent OF
angry words that rushes to them and
so help them to victory. Each effort al
self conquest makes the next one easier
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
RHINOCEROS, GREW YALUE
The Horned 1Iatron in New York
Zoo Heads the List.

Not many years ago the elephant was
considered the most costly animal in the
world Today such is not the case. There
are dealers in London and Berlin who
would accept a contract TO deliver any
reasonable number OF elephants. free on
board, to anyone in the world who cared
for q collection
As it is today. the most valuable animal
in captivity is the two-horned African rhi-
noeeros of the Central Park zoo in New
York This animal was born in 1870 and
was captured and brought to this country
when an infant of 3-a rather large infant,
for she weighed nearly two tons. She IS a
much Travelled rhinoceros miss, for in the
Is years that she was exhibited with Cole
circus 10000 miles were covered by her.
1t is owing to the shape of her mouth that
sh ewas christened Smiles while mere
baby but her smile is only a delusion.
Smiles never really smiles; she would not
do such q thing unless as an accompanl-
ment to the storing and trampling OF her
keeper. says the Pilgrim. Smiles has not
been taught good manners She is very
unconventional. most Bohemian animal,
despite her value. which is $4,000, indeed.
81 coo 900 might quite as well be the price
upon her unhandsome head.
Being q languid rhinocerOs matron at
the present time. she does not breakfast
until 9 o'clock At that hour she partalSes
delicately Of I'VE ioaves OF bread and
tub Of te9fd water. Between meals she
toys with a bale of hay and at dinner,
which is served her at 4 o'clock in the al
ternoon. she INDUCES her appetite in bran,
oats, carrots and potatoes. with peck or
apples for deSsert.=BostOn Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22

a harmonizing color. An interlining Of
canton flannel gives weight and enables
the drapery to fall in heavy. graceful
folds. Let the flannel lining be several
inches shorter than the outside fabric
and loose at the bottom. This avoids
the puckery appearance which pro-
claims the homemade affair. A fine
cream sateen lining is almost as good
as silk
Jaspe velvets. linen plush and kin
dred fabrics rank high as ever In the
category of winter draperies. especially
when made up with borders of dull
gold furniture lace or braid. fashion
which is greatly IN favor.
One other novelty must be described
the Arabian lace curtain trimmings
made with shaped corners to form a
complete border. The rich. heavy tex
ture of the lace. with its warm ecru
tint. makes an admirable contrast to
the plain colored materials used. such
as MORE or the new satin de refine.
ELIZABETH SCOTT RAYMOND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
SOME TOAST INSTEAD.
The Pretty Miss May Stand for Host
Of Worlds Theorists.

She had mind above commonplace
material things. this Barnard girl. Her
dearest friend. a bachelor maid, was
at home on Sunday afternoon. and had
asked her TO help pour out tea that
day.
One by one a host of callers strolled
in late in the AFTERNOON. They We're
so much entertained by the naive
speeches of the pretty little student
that they all fingered for tea.
It was just a case Of history repeat
ing itself; just another Marie An
toinette, who, upon being told that the
Paris mob was wailins FOR bread, ask
ed innocently:
why don't they cat cake2"
The creamed oysters We're bubbling
in the chatting dish; the salad was all
garnished; the dainty table was set.
Suddenly the practical hostess whis-
pered to her friend:
oh, dear, what shall 7 do2 There
isn't bread enough for all these hungry
men; / know there isn'ti"
Instead of suggesting n trip around
the corner to the nearest delicatessen
shop. the ingenious theorist raised her
dreamy eyes, and said:
ssOh. never mind the bread, deari
Let's have toasti"-Bost0p Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-22
MORE men ADDED.
House Adds 10 Useless EN-
ployes to Working Force.
List Is Not Yet So Large as in
the Senate.
ONLY HALF NEEDED.
Good Part of Force Could Be
Dispensed With.
VIII Be No Session of Legisla-
ture Till Monday.

The number Of house employees has
reached 49,
4 bunch of IS were added today, ALI
of whom were useless except six who
Were added to the chief clerks force as
enerossing and document clerks
Six d0orkeeDers. six assistant ser
reants-at-arms and seven lanItors were
connected with the pay roll for no othet
purpose than to give them the S PEI
da--
To be sure this list is not so long as
the senate list. but about half of the
doorkeegers. assistant sergea nts-as-
arms and ianitors could be dispensed
with without interfering i'm the least
with the work of the house.
The members of the house want sons
new chairs. Some of them have cid
chairs which are about worn cut. but
there are a good many new chairs scat
tered about the house.
Representative Heusel introduced a
resolution with whereas q number
OF members have to sit in ancient. de
creDit and uncomfortable chairs" The
sergeant-at-arms be instructed to get
some new ones.
Representative Francis suggested that
a reQuisition should be made on the ex-
ecutive council for them. and the reso-
luton was passed in this shape.
A resolution introduced in the house
by Representative Dougherty today is
intended to discourage contests for
house seats Tt was as follows.
IeesoiNsu: mat ~ Is lne sens ~ inns
mouse ana DC Is hefepy ueelalea lAal 10
an contest cases now Bendihs peiofe tile
ilo179 anu ~ tli7 iiel'lus ~ .lle yo-iiisil
~ sl 1y.'oIi7 1I5 49, w Sil.ill ~
receive any IIlllease, autolnsys Res. per PEI,
qleni- or otner expenses unless IT shall
be finally determined that he is en-
titled to his seat, and is successful in
his contest"
The resolution passed without opposi-