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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

After looking over the pictures of
General Bristow which have appeared
in the newspapers, the editor of the
Omaha Bee is convinced that he made
mistake in not sending his photograph
along with his report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Senator Quay has announced that ht
will again stand for reelection This
probably means that the plum crop il
still good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

It is said that salt saturated with coal
oil will produce fntoxication. This looks
like an advertisement for Rockefeller
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

Delaware's prison population is larger.
proportionateIy, than that of any other
state, and Addiclxs is still at large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

The State Journal is member OF the
Associated Press and receives the fun day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization for exclusive afternoon publlca
tion in Topeka.
The news is received in the state jour
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose busy throughout the entire day. a
Complete copy Of the night report is also
received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

held behind closed doors. aroused great
interest in the neighborhood. The AL
legged offense was committed while nFgs.
Sullivan was riding with the den1,tv
sheriff in his carriage. her bicycle haT.
q, = f--e-f-ar- &c. IN - 49,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-04

FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
DISCUSS EX-SLAVE BILL.
Colored Citizens Adopt Resolutions
Favoring Its Passage,

A mass meeting Of colored citizens of both
sexes was held last evening in Samaritan
Hall, on l street between I'd and Sd streets
southwest, under the auspices Of the Ma
tional EX-Slayes Mutual Relief, Bounty
and Pension Association. when action was
taken on the ex-slave bill, recently intro
duced In Congress. by request, by Senator
Hanna. The bill provides for ameiorating
the condition of the great number Of ex-
slaves. 1t was stated that bills looking to
this end have been introduced in the ma
tional body seven different times.
A large number of aged persons was pres
ent at the meeting last evening and the
provisions of the proposed legislation were
explained in full. Two sets Of resolutions
were offered to the gathering for approval
one by r. E. Gilchrist, on behalf Of the or
ganization having the meeting in hand and
the other by 8. p. Mitchell, president of the
National Industrial Council, another coll
ored organization, which has in view the
same objects as the former body.
WOrdy discussion arose over the presenta-
ton Of the resolutions, but both sets were
finally adopted.
1. H. -Dickerson, superintendent and pro-
moter of the National Ex-Saves' Mutual
Relief Bounty and Pension Association told
Of the work that has been done by his or
ganization to further the movement. In
speaking Of the proposed legislation he
said: This bill is right and just. II the
government don't pay US cent, it will al
ways owe us. The ex-slave bill is not
fraud
r. E. Gilchrist of the same association
referred to the bill introduced in the fol-
lowing language: THE government owes
ex-slaves money, some time they will get
it."
Among others who spoke were Mr. Peter
w. Frisby, attorney for the N. l. Council.
and Mr.. r. A. l.. Dick, attorney for the
other organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
To Require License for Shooting.

Under a system now being proposed be-
fore the legislature of Minnesota the varie-
ties of wild game in our section will be in
creased instead Of steadily diminishing, as
is now the case" said ]. ]. Mangham OF
Duluth to Star man a the Arlington.
1.-The state game and fish commission has
taken the matter in hand, and caused to be
introduced in the legislature a bill that will
doubtless pass, requiring every person,
whether he be resident or nonresident, to
have license to shoot, and this license Is
to be granted only under certain conditions
and to cover certain contingencies. The bill
also requires a gun license of nominal fee
for residents, but excessive one for peo-
pie living outside the state desiring to hunt
within Its borders, and the license is to be
issued only for a short period. All fines for
violations of the laws are to go into the
county treasury for the sustenance Of such
persons as are arrested for violating the
game law and do not pay their fines and
are imprisoned in consequence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
FOR WRIT OF HABEAs CoRPUE.
Petition for Release Of Thos. j. Lamb
From Hospital for Insane.

From Hospital for Insane.
A petition for writ Of habeas corpus, the
object being to secure the release of Thos.
j. Lamb formerly a Senate doorkeeper,
was filed late this afternoon. Mr.. Lamb
several weeks ago was adjudged by Justice
Barnard to be Of unsound mind and was
committed to the Government Hospital for
the Insane. The petitioner AYERS that his
commitment was unlawful, for the reason
that he was not granted a trial by jury.
Mr.. Lamb sets forth that he is not now
and never was lunatic of homicidal
otherwise dangerous tendencies. He adds
that If he had been legally tried he would
not have been committed to the asylum;
that he is able to support himself and fam
lily; that until January 1 last he was en-
pioyed as a doorkeeper in the United
States Capitol, for which he received 81 ,440
per annum, and that he has an additional
income of $75 month.
This action, 1t is explained, will const-
tute a test of the law under which lunacy
proceedings are at present conducted in the
District of Columbia. The law, 1t Is con-
tended, is unconstitutional, for the reason
that 1t does not give the alleged lunatics
the right to trial by jury, the question Of
liberty being involved.
- Attorneys Balderston and Smith repre-
sent Mr.. Lamb.
E Justice Clabaugh directed that the writ
issue. returnable Friday. February "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
WIND WHEEL LIGHTS TRAIN.
Electricity Produced by Rotary Fan on
Locomotive.

From the Engineering Review.
novel idea in lighting trains by e,ec-
tricity is the "Gullott'' system, which has
been experimental with successfully on a
small scale on an important road and is
now to be applied to an express train As
in the case Of the "axle light" the motion
Of the train Is used to generate the cleo
tricity. Instead, however, Of taking this
power from the car axle, 1t Is furnished by
a rotary fan attached to the front end OF
the locomotive.
The fan Is located close to the boiler head
and presents a moving and cutting surface
to the air pressure. causing the air to
travel to the outer end of the fans blades
until discharged. No air pressure is mass
but the curved surfaces Of the fan utilize
the travelling air and thereby generate
power. The fan cutting through the air
revolves swiftly and does not add to the
resistance Of the air nor retard the speed
Of the train. No gale Of wind Is required
to cause the fan to operate: the ordinary
pressure Of the train moves 1t sufficiently
to generate the electrical energy required
to light any train and leave large surplus
for ventilating fans and other purposes
The apparatus SO located does not obstruct
the view Of the engineer nor offer any OBJ
Jectionable complications.
The dynamo Is located either on or under
the pilot and IS direct-connected to the fan
by special device. A storage battery is
located on the tender underneath each
car, and so equipped automatically with
cut-outs as to properly govern the flow of
current from dynamo to battery 1t is EVIL
dent that the cost Of Illumination will he
only the expense of installing and MAIN
tanning this apparatus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
TO PREVENT BLACK SMOKE.
The Experiment That is Being Car
ried on at Petersburg.

81 see by The Star that the people Of the
District are still having trouble with the
dense black smoke problem and are max
ing an effort to have the law on the subject
changed by Congress-" said Robert 8. Ora
ham Of Richmond, Va, to Star man at
the New Willard this morning.
Down in Petersburg, which Is but
short distance from Richmond, they are
experimenting with a smokeless chimney
which appears to be a great success III
preventing the dark smoke and SCOT from
coming out Of the chimney. According to
the claims Of the inventor, 1t Will work
on any chimney six or more rect IN helgnt:
The stack is equipped with collars ana
drip plates running off the edges at Var1-
Gus intervals for about half the height OF
the stack. Water Is forced about halfway
up the stack by the use OF inspirators on
small boilers and by donkey pumps on large
boilers, the water being regulated by the
size of the stack. The collars and drip
plates start from the bottom of the stack
and water flows on the drip plates, running
over the edges Of the collars. which drop
about one-half inch to the center, tnen
passes through the smoke box into fun
mel at the bottom Of the smoke box. The
water Is carried or Into tank ana can De
used again. The continual flow of water
on the drip plates prevents rusting. NOW,
the smoke in attempting to get through the
continuous flow of water turns to SCOT,
which falls TO the DOttOm OF the STACK d.'u
is carried off by the water which has drop
ped to the bottom. The water. Of course,
prevents the escape OF, any sparks. The In
ventor claims that a. person can hola MS
face over the top Of stack which leads
from a red-hot furnace and will not be In
the lease inconvenienced either by SCOT.
smoke or sparks. 1t Is claimed that this
smokeless stack will admit OF the con-
tinuOus use of soft coal instead OF hard.
thereby saving many dollars in the cost
Of fuel and again in saving the surround
ing buildings from being discolored from
the dense black smoke that usually comes
from the Use of bituminous COAL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
ASK FOR A. CHANGE,
Street Sweepers Want to Be Employed
by the Month.

The Street Sweepers' Association of the
District held mass meeting at 1890
o'clock yesterday at the hall Of the organi-
cation, at the corner Of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The SEES
sion was devoted to discussion relative to
the present system Of employment for the
street sweepers of the national capital.
During the nr6nthsC Of February and
March the street, sweepers are employee
only three days each week. owing to a ack
Of funds. the dornpensati6n being $3.50 for
each day employed. !, The street cleaners
declare that with this condition prevailing
it is almost impossible for them to support
themselves and their families.
They state that the superintendent Of
street cleaning has done all in his power
in the matter to get Congress to make ap-
preparations so as to permit Of the sweep
ers being employed every day in the week
without interruption.
They urge that provision be made where
by the street cleaners may be employed by
the month, and the streets be cleaned in
rainy weather as well as when 1t is dry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Not Regarded sas Justiflable.

Frances Trigg end others have requested
the Commissioned tOsdmprove Grant road
in Tenleytown. The superintendent Of
roads has reported that this is a gravel
road WHICH is now In the process Of being
scraped, and it is believed that the con-
dition will thus be materially benefited.
Under street extension plans this road is
abandoned throughout Its length, and under
these circumstances 1t does not appear that
the building Of a permanent sidewalk is JUS
titled. The total distance involved is about
$500 feet, Of which distance there Is about
LOCO feet Of curb set from the TenleytoWn
road eastwardly. From that point there is
a boardwalk for the distance of about GOO
feet. The foot travel on the balance of the
distance is along the edge Of the gravel
road.
The superintendent OF roads Is unable to
see how the condition complained of Is sus-
ceptible of Improvement. except as to the
scraping Of roadway referred to. No fur
Their action will be taken In the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
The College Course.

From the Boston Herald. --
The abbreviation Of the four-year college
course furnishes the theme for the post
prandial exercises at all the college alumni
dinners that are coming along SO frequent
ly nowadays. and all the speakers take
whack at it and rfdicufe it's sponsors And
yet the idea IL being put in practice right
out there at Harvard. and students who pre-
fer to take the academic course for bach
elor Of arts degree In three years instead OF
four are awaiting themselves Of the oppor-
tunity. The number of such students Is IN
creasing all the time. and the chances are
into line, notwithstanding the ridicule which
some of their representatives are heaping
on President Eliot's lead for his advocacy
of the three-year course. When Ii comes to
the two-year course advocated by President
Butler OF Columbia there Is better ground
for opposition. That clearly oversteps the
bounds OF prudence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Maple Sugar in Virginia.

1T is not generally known perhaps, but
large quantity of maple sugar is made
in Virginia each. year, and The sugar max
ers are now busfly engaged in making the
'sweetening.' said Henry c. Graves Of
Monterey, Va, to a Star man at the Met
ropolitan. Ordinarily the season does not
open until March. but the premature thaw
has caused the farmers TO get a move on
themselves. The early sap is much more
productive and hustle is due when it be-
gins to rise In the naples. Sugar making
has been modernized in our section, but we
are all the time called on for the old-fash-
Toned kettle-boiled syrup and sugar in the
belief that it is superior in quality to the
evaporated product
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13

Albert Snlers Of 468 Louisiana avenue, in
reply to a notice to connect premises rs
M street with a sewer, asks that the owner
be allowed until June to tear down the
building. The inspector Of plumbing states
that this is one Of the buildings upon
which the health officer has ordered sewer
and water connections made under the
compulsory drainage iaet In view Of the
statement of the daughter of the owner
Of these premises. TIP Inspector recon-
mends that the action threatened be with
held until June 1. If the house Is not
down by that date or some effort made to
drain the premises. the plumbing Office Of
the District will proSsed to do the work
The attorney f0tI th1[ owner has been SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
AN ALLEGED ASSAULT.
WARRANT FOB ARREST oF JAMES
B. DIaNew1TY.
Detective Discovers That He Has Gone
to New York-Charge Made
by 81. J. Waringf

Detective Proctor was sent out this morn
ing by Capt. Boardman to take into custody
James B. Dignoyity,-for whose arrest
warrant was Issued this morning, al
leging that he had assaulted H. ]. Waring.
The latter is a member of the New York
bar and is well known in the metropolis.
1t Is alleged that he was assaulted in the
office of Edwin c. Clark, 1881 street
northwest, Tuesday morning. Attorney
Henry E. Davis called on Capt. Boardman
this morning with Mr.. Waring and explain
ed the affair to him. He attached some
Importance to the case, and at his request
the warrant was obtained from the Police
Court for immediate service. When the
detective went to arrest Mr.. Dignowity he
was informed that the latter had left the
city to go to New York. He returned to
headquarters and reported to the captain
that the man charged in the warrant had
left the city.
Origin Of Difficulty.
The trouble between the men, it is said,
grew out of a business transaction con-
corning the business of the Du Las Mining
Company. This company was organized to
work mine in Colorado, and some Of the
most prominent wealthy men Of the west
were col nected with the enterprise. A New
in f1oating the bonds of the company, and
Mr.. Eugene Davis, it is stated, also took
an important part in its organization.
The New York attorney came here as the
representative Of some of the New York
subscribers to make demand for Sill 600
worth of the company's stock. He wanted
to see Clark, the local agent for the COM
pany, and when he reached the iatter's
office he was informed that the man he
wanted to see was not in. Dignowity, who
Is said to represent the Mexican Explora-
ton Company, was in the office. 1t is
charged that he addressed Waring and
charged that Mr.. Potter had said some
thing unfavorable concerning the company
which he Oignowity) represents. Warning
is alleged to have said he knew nothing
of Potter's remarks, but he did not believe
mentioned.
Peremptory Proceedings.
At this juncture Dignowity is alleged to
have ordered Waring from the Office. The
latter did not hasten to comply with the al
legged demand, whereupon, it is charged.
Dignowity made a violent demonstration
toward him. Waring is rather large man
and Dignowity is also said to measure con-
siderably more than six feet. The former
requested the latter not to strike him, stat
ing that he would willingly leave the Office
but before be could cross the doOrSill Dig
noW1ty, 1t Is charged, grabbed him and
gave him a shaking. Then the New York
attorney consulted Attorney Davis, and
this morning the latter accompanied him
issued, as stated. 1t is said the warrant
would have been sworn out earlier had not
the complaining witness been required to
go to New York that day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Where Saloons Close at 10.

"Lynchburg Is to have a stringent liquor
law that, 1t is believed, will be better than
local option and will do away with heavy
drinking to large extent" said Frank
T. Matchen Of the Virginia city to a Star
man at the Raleigh today. 1.-THE city
council recently enacted an ordnance re-
Quiring the saloons to close up at 10 o'clock
at night and remain closed until am.
All pool tables. gaming devices and card
tables are moved from the saloons. All
curtains and screens are to be thrown
aside during the hours that the saloons
are supposed to be closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Farmers Behind in Their Work.

'"The unfavorable weather conditions that
have prevailed since Christmas have thrown
all the farmers in our section behind in
their work. said Robert T. Thornton Of
King George county, Va. to a Star man at
the Metropolitan this morning. ''The bad
weather not only means bad for the inter-
ests of the farmers, but 1t means no work
for the laboring classes who are entirely
dependent upon the farmers for the where
wlthal to live. The months OF January and
February are generally. devoted to such
work as repairing old buildings and fences.
grubbing fields for planting corn, burning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Death of Capt. Gleason.

Capt. Thomas ]. Gleason died yesterday
afternoon at his home. "a Myrtle street
northeast. Funeral services will take place
at his late residence early tomorrow morn
ing, and the body will then be borne to St.
Aloysius Catholic Church. where a solemn
requiem mass will be said at clock In
terment will be made in Congressional GEM
etery.
Capt. Gleason served in the civil war in
the 9Th Maryland Volunteer Infantry. He
was a member of Kit Carson Post, No. o
G. A. r. Members of that post will attend
the services at the church in body tomor-
row morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Charged with Theft of crockerv

Randolph McBee, twenty-three years Of
age. who claims to be mission worker,
was arrested about noon today by Detect
ives O'Brien and Cornwell, charged with the
theft of crockery valued at 50 from the
Homeward Bound Mission. 10 Penpsylva-
mia avenue northwest. He was released en-
SIS collateral for his appearance in the Po-
lice Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Engine Jumps Track.

Engine No. 1872 Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad jumped the track about 200
yards north Of the New York avenue. juno
ton shortly after noon today. No one was
hurt and the engine was uninjured. 1t was
replaced on the track short time later by
a wrecking crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Dies While at Work.

William Alexander Gordon, a shoemaker,
ffty-two years Of age, employed In a shop
at 1904 10th street northwest, died sudden
iy about noon today while engaged in re-
pairing a pair Of shoes. Coroner hewitt.
after viewing the body, gave a certificate
OF death caused by apoplexy, and the re-
mains were removed to Gordons late home.
1923 18th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Sorenson Placed in Jail.

Alexander Sorenson. charged with the lar
ceny Of $50 from William Campbell While
the after was a patient at the Army Hos
pital, Washington barracks last October,
was brought here today on warrant OF
removal from Boston. Mass, and was COM
mitted to Jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-13
Ordered by Commissioners.

The Commissioners have ordered that the
time for the completion Of the contract with
the Brennan Construction Company for con-
structing. Nurses Home at the Providence
Hospital is hereby extended for six months
without penalty or cost Of inspection.
They have also ordered that fire hydrants
be erected at Florida avenue and 10th street
northeast, 18th and Linden streets north
east and 18th and H streets northeast, at
an estimated cost of $21O.