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Evening star., 1904-01-05

can army and navy" He asserted that the
present effort to secure democratic votes tor
the treaty was republican expedient to de-
feat any canal and aid the Presidents cam
paign for election to another term.
.'ff there are democrats who think that
the best way to defeat the republicans is to
follow their lead,' he said, II must still re-
main an obstinate man Of one idea, as /
have been charged, and stand by that
rather than be led or driven into CONNER
cial practices in politics or into political
gambling with the laws, as pawns on the
chessboard, to be moved back and forth at
the will of the player with the use Of the
army and navy in unlawful war, to give
spectacular effect to the leader Of cam
paign for the presidency"
The Senate then at 5:15 pm. went into ex-
ecutive session and at 5:2s adjourned.
Evening star., 1904-01-05
Death of Gen. MoHitt

Gen. Stephen Moff1tt, one of the most
prominent men in northern New York, died
at his residence. near Plattsburg, Sunday.
Gen. Moffitt was born in Clintonville, N. Y,
In 1887. When the civil war broke out he
was the first man to enlist in the Goth Vol
unteer Regiment. He was colonel of the
regiment in 1865. after being brevetted brig
adler general.
He served on Gen. WesselTs and on Gen.
Gibbons staffs at various times during the
war and was provost marshal of the 24th
Army Corps from its organisation to the
close of the war. He lost a leg at the battle
of Fair Oaks. October 81. 1864. while CAR
rying a wounded private from the field At
the battle Of Plymouth, April 10, 1854, he
was captured and sent to Libbey prison ana
later to prisons at Macon and Danville Ga.
Evening star., 1904-01-05
DIETRICH SCORES A POINT.
Principal Charge Against Nebraska
Senator Quashed on Demurrer.

A dispatch from Omaha, Neb., last night
says:
At the beginning today Of the trial Of
United States Senator Charles II. Dietrich
Judge Van Devanter, sustaining demurrer
by defendants counsel. in effect quashed
the leading indictment of conspiracy to
violate the statute against bribery. On
this Indictment the government had pre-
pared itself for trial and subpoenaed
large number of witnesses. Indictments
charging the senator with profiting by the
leasing of a building to the United States
while a member Of Congress and charging
him directly with bribery In connection
with the appointment of a postmaster at
hastings Neb still stand.
Senator Dietrich was charged with al
legged conspiracy with Jacob Fisher, post
master at Hastings. Neb., to violate the
statute against bribery. and also with
direct violation of the bribery law. Gen.
Gown, counsel for Senator Dietrich, filed
a demurrer to the conspiracy indictment,
attacking its sufficiency and alleging that
It would have the effect of placing the
senator on trial twice on the same charge.
This point was bitterly contested by oppos-
ing counsel, Assistant District Attorney
Rush arguing for the government.
Devanter sustained the demurrer. Judge
Van Devanter said that In this case ut is
attempted to charge conspiracy under
section 041O OF the REVISED statutes Oh tne
United States. The conspiracy charged is
tat the defendants sonspired and agreed
to violate section 1871 of the Revised Stat
utes Of the United States, in that Dietrich,
a senator in Congress. agreed with Fisher
to receive from the latter 81. 300 for assist
Ing the latter to secure the Office of post
master at Hastings Neb.. and that Fisher
agreed to give Dietrich said sum of 1880
for this service.
"Since section 1881 in terms prohibits an
agreement to accept or give such bribe,
as we'll as the acceptance or payment there
Of. we are of the opinion that such an
agreement between the bribe-taker and
the bribe-giver cannot be made the SUBJ
ject of prosecution for conspiracy under
section $40, but must be dealt with by
separate prosecutions under section 17S1."
After the ruling on the demurrer was an
nounced District Attorney Summers said:
'If this conspiracy indictment is not good.
then there can be no Indictment drawn un-
der section $40 charging conspiracy to
violate section 17S1.''
Evening star., 1904-01-05
Mrs. Mary E. w. Latimer Dead.

The Baltimore Sun of today says:
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wormley Latimer
the authoress. died yesterday afternoon
about 1 o'clock at her home. % West
Chase street Mrs. Latimer had been un-
conscious for several days. Her daughter
and son, who live in Baltimore were both
at her bedside. The other son, who lives in
Chicago, left for this city last evening.
She will be buried Thursday, the services
being at Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church. Rev. Edwin Barnes Niver will off,
ciate.s The intermenr Will be In Green
mount cemetery.
Evening star., 1904-01-05
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Evening star., 1904-01-05
REVOLT IN URUGUAY.
Orders Issued at Montevideo Calling
Out National Guard.

dispatch from Montevideo, Uruguay
yesterday says: The National Guard has
been called out.
A dispatch to the Asso ciated Press from
Montevdeo January 2 announced that a
revolution had broken out In the depart
ment of Florida, and that the government
was sending troops and war munitions to
the disturbed district.
It was announced from Buenos Ayres last
night that dispatch had been received
there saying that revolution had been de-
clared in the department Of Maldanado,
Uruguay, and that a state Of siege had
been proclaimed throughout the republic.
The revolutionary movement is under
stood TO be due to the white party, or ma
tionalists. which fomented the revolution
which ended In March, 1908.
Evening star., 1904-01-05

Rev. Matthew O'Reefe, pastor Of the
Catholic Church of the Immaculate at
Towson, Md, Sunday celebrated the fifty
second anniversary of his ordination to
the priesthood. Father O'Keefe served as
chaplain of General Mshone's brigade. He
is the godfather OF General Longstreet's
widow. The venerable priest received the
congratulations Of many friends.
Evening star., 1904-01-05

An evening newspaper
appeals to a man or wo-
man in his or her best
mood. 1t is a recreation TO
be enjoyed. when it can be
enjoyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30

sas Natural Gas Protective association
went to Marion last week and had a
two days conference with Governor
elect Hoch on the subject of legislation
looking to keeping the gas in the state.
There were several conferences held
here recently by the officers and others
of the Gas Protective association, but
the proceedings have been kept quiet.
Undoubtedly the attention of the gov
ernor has been called to that plank in
the Republican state platform which
pledges him to appropriate legislation
to foster and protect the oil and gas
interest. No statement has come from
the emissary of the association as to
what the governor-elect told him. 1t
is apparently the purpose of the NOV
ing spirits in the Gas Protective asso-
citation to do the real work in secret
and devote their mass meeting to
oratory.
But none of these ideas has as yet
taken concrete shape. There is and
has been much talk, but the first at
tempt at preparing a law to meet any
of the requirements of the new situa-
ton will probably come from the Gas
Protective association. The sugges-
ton has been made by many here that
it would be we'll for the interests of the
gas and oil belt if the legislature, early
in the session, should select a joint
committee to go over all the questions
involved and after investigation pre-
pare a bill which will cover" the case.
Auditor Wells recommendation of a
state commissioner or inspector to ap-
praise the value of the oil and gas pipe
lines has met with favor in some quar-
ters. 1t would be easier for the oil
men if the appraisement of all the
property in the counties was in the
hands of one man and then they
would know what to expect. AS
things go now they are liable to be
taxed seven different ways in seven
different counties and be put to the
expense of appearing before six or
seven assessors.
Another thing which has been dis
cussed is legislation requiring the pipe
line companies to accept oil when
rendered at the market price. 1t is
that as things go now it is
in the power of the purchasing
agencies to make such arbitrary re-
strictions in regard to the delivery of
oil as to harass the producer. AL
though there are organizations of oil
producers at Chanute and Independ-
ence and a general organization of oil
men all over the field, with their
legislative committees there has been
no organized action taken as yet. That
there are wide differences of opinion
is apparent and the prediction is made
that it will be a difficult and delicate
task to frame laws which will meet
the approval of all the oil or all the
gas producers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Death of Mrs. It. j. jackson.

The friends of Mrs. T. j. Jackson
were indeed panied today to hear of
her death, which occurred at half
past Z o'clock this morning. Mrs.
Jackson had been very sick for. nearly
two weeks with pneumonia, and while
many knew that she was very sick
few realized the seriousness of her
condition, so that the news of her
death came as a shock. AS matter
of fact, there had been no change in
her condition all along excepting for
the worse, and on Friday it was
thought best to telegraph her son
Cooper, who is in Mexico City, of her
condition. A message came back
that he had started for Newton. but as
the trip is of at least four days dura-
ton, he cannot reach here until to-
morrow morning. Until it is known
definitely just when he will arrive, no
announcement of the funeral arrange
ments can be made. Mrs. Jackson
leaves to mourn her loss her husband,
Miss Agnes, Mrs. J. ]. Graybill,
Cooper, and Bier sister, Mrs. NJ. c.
MOore.-NewtOn Republican.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
SAYS HE is STILL CRAZY.
Answer OF John Armstrong CHAMBERS
Guardian Is Filed.

New York, Nov. 30.-Thos. r. Sher-
man, who was several years ago ap-
pointed committee of the person and
estate of John Armstrong Chanler,
former husband of Amelie Rives, the
author, today filed an answer to the
complaint which Mr.. Chanler entered
in the United States circuit court here
to have MIR. Sherman's appointment
declared null and void. The appoint
ment complained of was made by the
supreme court on the ground that Mr..
ChanIer was mentally incompetent to
manage his own affairs. He was
placed in the Bloomingdale asylum,
from which institution he escaped in
June, 1899. An action was then COM
menced in Virginia, where Mr.. Chan
Ter claims a residence, to determine
the question of his sanity. He sue
ceeded in proving that he was COM
petent to manage his own affairs and
was adjudged sane by the courts.
In his answer he denies that Mr..
Chanler has ever been denied access
to the papers relating to the estate.
He further represents that Mr.. Chan
Ter was and is a citizen of the town
of Rye, in this state, and not resi-
dent of Virginia as claimed, and that
because of such residence the federal
courts are without jurisdiction in the
matter. Mr.. Sherman also claims
that the commitment of Mr.. Chanler
to the asylum was regular and proper,
and that he was then and is now in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
An Interrupted Repast.

On Friday, just at noon, ten men
employed in laying a pipe line for the
Phillips Gas company to the new
power house at Manorville were sit
ting on the side of the hill just above
the brick works eating their dinner
when a wild bull put in his appear
ance. One of the ten had a previous
experience with a bull and started
overland for the North Pole. The
other nine had been deprived of this
experience and they attempted to
stone the bull, hoping, it is supposed,
to brighten him away. The bull was
not made that way, and evidently
meant business. Despite the shower
of dornicks rained against his head he
charged the nine laborers, and with
lowered head and frightful believing,
he plunged down the hill. The nine
men seemed to all receive the same
impression at once. for they climbed
into a nearby tree at the same time
and they also remained there. The
bull, perceiving that he was master of
the situation, kept the nine men in the
tree until 4 o'clock, when he became
tired and left the vicinity. The men
then returned to work, and now if you
want trouble with these men, all you
have to do is to mention the one word
wild bull. '-Kittanning (Pa.) News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
The Magnificent State Capitol Building saIem Oregon
PRAISE FROM The EX-GOVERNOR OF OREGON

Peruna is known from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. Letters of congratulate
ton and commentator testifying to
the merits of Peruna as a catarrh
remedy are pouring in from every
state in the Union.
Dr. Hartman is receiving hundreds
of such letters daily. All classes write
these letters. from the highest to the
lowest.
The outdoor laborer. the indoor ar
tisan, the clerk, the editor, the states
man, the preacher-an agree that Pc
runa is the catarrh remedy of the age.
The stage and rostrurn, recognizing
catarrh as their greatest enemy, are
especially enthusiastic in their praise
and. testimony
Any man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh.
Catarrh is well-nigh universal; almost
omnipresent.
Peruna is the only absolute safe
guard known. A cold is the beginning
of catarrh. To prevent colds, to cure
colds, is to cheat catarrh of it's vic
Tins.
Peruna not only cures catarrE, but
prevents it. Every household should
be supplied with this great remedy for
coughs, colds and so forth.
The Ex-Governor of Oregon is an
ardent admirer of Peruna. He keeps
it continually in the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
PHONE COMPANY SOLD.
Business Change of the Blue Rapids
System.

Blue Rapids, Kan. Nov. s0.-Blue
Rapids is a city of rapid business
changes. The latest is the sale today
of the Greenleaf telephone plant here
owned and operated under the direc-
ton of DR.. A. Armstrong of Greenleaf,
Kan. The sale was made through w.
R. Lea, local manager, for $1,000 to
the following stock company: Presi-
dent, Rev. Joseph Miksovskey; secre-
tary and manager, w. r. Lea; treas
urer, Joseph Lorenzo. Directors, the
above mentioned gentlemen and Frank
Dabrovalong and VIM. Schmercheck.
The company has Incorporated with
$4,000 under the name of the Blue
Rapids Telephone company. This
plant has only been in operation a lit
tie over three years, but is said to be
the most progressive and complete in
every detail in this. part of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Pain in the
Head

Is a danger signal, warning
you that the brain nerves are
exhausted-irritated, and are
undergoing an unnatural strain.
Frequent and prolonged at
tacks of pain weaken the gen
erative power of the nerve
cells of the brain, and lead to
loss of memory, melancholy,
spasms, epilepsy, and frequent
ly insanity.
When the brain nerves are
weakened they are unable to
supply sufficient nerve force
to the nerves that control the
lungs, heart, stomach and
other organs, and these organs
are thus robbed of energy, and
unable to meet the demands
upon them, and they get sick.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
COLLEGE REGISTRATION.
Reports From Various Institutions
Show Increased Attendance

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 30.-Reports
from the various colleges in Kansas
show an increase in attendance over
last year. However, some of the
stated enrollmentS are misleading, in
that they do not represent the actual
number of students in attendance for
any college year. For instance, one
college considers its catalogue year
from March to March, making an ap-
parent attendance of nearly 1000
students. In reality the actual at
tendance is several hundred less for
the college year. The State university
has this method of counting: The cat
alogue year is from September to
July, including the summer session.
This gives at any time the exact regis
tration for the school year, after de-
Quoting the names of students who
have been counted in more than one
school. The present registration at
the university is lao, less seventy
five duplicates, making an attendance
to date of 1885 students for this col
lege year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES INCREASE
Estimated That More Than 100000
Live in the Southwest

With the rapid increase in railroad mile
age throughout the southwest in the last
few years, the number of railroad en-
ployes has increased at the average rate
of five to a mile
The southwest states have a mileage of
IL, 01S miles of railroad. Basing the num-
Der of employees of five for each mile, the
railroad men in the southwest would form
a large army of 215, 096 men. The general
average is five employees to each mile, but
in certain sections of Texas it is not be-
1ieved that this average will be reached.
However, the average of five to a mile
will be too small in many parts of Mis-
souri, and Kansas.
According to present indications the
southwest will continue this year, as for
several years, to lead all sections in the
increase in mileage and the railroad popu-
lation will also increase accordingly.
1t is generally believed that within the
next decade the southwest will have far
more railroad men among its citizens than
any other section of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
Will Wellman Shot.

Relatives of Will Wellman, formerly an
engineer in the Santa F'e service out of
Newton, have been informed OF a peculiar
accident that happened to him at Hous-
ton, Tex, last Friday Mr.. Wellman quit
the service of the road about two months
ago and since that time has been in
charge of a grading gang that was work.
ing at Houston, Tex Two negroes, en-
ty and one of them drew a pistol. Mr..
Wellman knocked the gun from the ne
gro's hand and as it struck the ground
it was discharged, the bullet passing
through Mr.. Wellmans thigh four inches
below the abdomen. The bullet also struck
the other negro in the leg Mr.. Well
mans injury is severe. but it will not be
dangerous unless blood poisoning sets in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
EQUIPMENT OF PARSONS SHOPS
Katy Railroad Has Electric Plant for
Light and Power.

Light and Power.
The engine department of the Katy
railroad shops at Parsons, Kan, is one
OF the features of the shop equipment.
There are in operation two electrical
engines besides the large engine which
has been in operation for several
years. The electrical engines are the
ones that attract the most attention.
The large engine furnishes power
for the new machine shops and the
electric lights of the entire shops
There is in operation a rotary transfer
which changes the voltage from $50
to ITO which amount is necessary for
the lights at night. After sunset the
new round house is almost as light as
day. In each stall is an old headlight
reflector which sends the light from a
32-candle power incandescent lamp
throughout the stall.
There are four new motors to be in
stalled in some of the shops next week.
Ten more are ordered and will arrive
any day. As soon as the new motors
arrive every part will be furnished
with electrical power except the back
shops. In addition to the present cleo
trlca1 equipment it is rumored that the
Katy will put in a new plant which
will light the entire right of way in
Parsons, including the station, freight
house, bridge yards and switch yards
from one end to the other. The re-
port is that the new plant will be
erected within the next year at a cost
of several thousand dollars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30
IN A STREET DUEL.
Farmer and Gambler Exchange Shots
and Both Are Wounded.

Leavenworth. Kan. Nov. 3o.-In a pistol
morning Tom Rivers, a gambler, was shot
in the right shoulder by John Baldwin, a
farmer from Platte county Mo, and Bald
win slightly wounded by Rivers. The
shooting is said to be the result of a quar-
rel which started in a gambling establish
ment. The men fired several shots at
each other. One bullet struck a hack
horse in the leg.
When the police arrived Baldwin had
crossed the bridge into Missouri. Some
of his friends took hack and followed
him, taking a doctor along. They report
that they found him slightly wounded and
took him home after dressing the wound
Rivers is in a hospital here. He is a stran-
ger here, having come several weeks ago
from some place in Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-30

In letter to The Peruna Medicine
CO., he says:
State of Oregon,
Executive Department,
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
Ohio.
Dear Sfrs:-I have had occasion to
use your Peruna medicine in my fam
lily for colds, and it proved to be an
excellent remedy. / have not had oc-
casion to use it for other ailments.
Yours very truly.
w. NJ. LORD.
1t will be noticed that the ex- Cover
nor says he has not had occasion to-
use Peruna for other ailments. The
reason for this is. most other ailments
begin with a, cold.
Using Peruna to promptly cure
colds. he protects his family against
other ailments.
This is exactly what every other
family in the United States should do
Peruna in the house. Use IL
for coughs, colds, la grippe and other
climatic affections of winter. and there
will be no other ailments in the house.
Such families should provide them
selves with copy of DR.. Hartman'a
free book. entitled, Chronic Catarrh."
Address DR.. S. B. Hartman. Presi-
dent of The Hartman Sanitarium. Co
lumbus, Ohio. All correspondence held
strictly confidential.