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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
LOST LINCOLN'S COAT.
Aged Negro Sues Express Company
for $500 Damages.

New York, Nov; 7-Alexander
brought suit here against an express
company for $500 damages alleged to
have been caused by the loss of an
overcoat that once belonged to Abra-
ham Lincoln. Freeman escaped
from slavery and fed to Washington.
He became a servant in the white
house, and since 1864 had jealousy
guarded as treasure an overcoat that
President Lincoln presented to him.
The court will be asked to place the
value of the coat, which is the only
point at issue between Freeman and
the express company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Merely a. Dinerence as to Detail.

London, Nov. 1.-THE Associated
Press learns that there is no justifica-
ton whatever for the sensational de-
auctions made in the London Daily
Telegraph's dispatch from ST. Peters,
9urg PuOnsnea toQay Eega , tne
North sea convention. Russia has ac-
cepted in principle the international
commission, but the exact text of the
convention must be the subject of
agreement between the two powers.
The present difference concerns small
details of the wording of the agree
ment as submitted by Great Britain
for Russia's consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
MIR. FULTON is COMING.
Assistant to President of Rock Island
Here on a Visit.

s. T. Fulton, assistant to B. L. Win
chell, president of the Rock Island rail-
road system, and Mrs. Fulton, will
tons private car to visit Mrs. Fulton's
mother, Mrs. Anna Payne of No. 522
Topeka avenue.
Mr.. Fulton formerly lived in Topeka,
and later went to Kansas City where
he was connected with the Frisco rail-
road. He has been with the Rock Is
land for about a year and his head
quarters are in New York City.
They will return east Sunday after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
SHOT FROM AMBUSH
Somebody Fired ON Joe Letters Train
of Strike Breakers.

Duquoin, Ill, Nov. 17-While the Illi-
nois Central was transporting a car of
italian miners into Zeigler, Joseph
Letters mining town, the ear was fired
into from ambush and one man in
stantly killed. 1t was a Baltimore &
Ohio car from the east and bears the
marks OF a number of bullets. About
twenty-five shots were fired, This was
the third car of men taken into Zeigler
during the last five days and was the
first disturbance that has arisen over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

were effectively used as decorations
In one corner of the chapel Jack
Horner" distributed plum pudding in
the shape of popcorn balls containing
the fate of the recipient, while in an
other corner group of girls were
kept busy serving punch. The pro-
gramme consisted of music and
speeches. The church is in excellent
condition, and the congregation looks
forward to this pastorate as bringing
better things for the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Railroad Commissioners Adjourn.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 1.-THE an
nual convention of the association Of
railway commissioners ended today, the
members leaving on a special train for
a tour through Mexico. 1t was de-
termfned to meet August 16 next year at
Deadwood, s. D., and go from there to
Portland, where the convention will be
concluded. Officers elected included
Martin s. Decker, Washington, assist
ant secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

The worlds consumption of VITA ap-
pears to be practically concentrated in
two countries, France and Italy, both
the absolute and per capita consump-
ton showing that wine in these coun-
tries is a common article of consump-
ton rather than an article of luxury.
used only by the favored few. The fig
ures of per capita consumption of wine
in these countries-34.73 gallons in
France and 31.S6 gallons in Italy-are
almost identical with those shown for
beer by the United Kingdom and Ger
many The consumption of wine in the
other countries is relatively insignif1-
cant, only Germany, with 1.93 gallons
per inhabitant, and Belgium, with 1.2S
gallons, showing a per capita consump-
tion exceeding one gallon, the estimated
per capita consumption in the United
States being 04S gallon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

At Ottumwa, Ia, voting machine was
used this year in one precinct as a test.
Discussing the experiment the Courier
of that city says: within one minute
after the close of the voting in the
ninth precinct the result of the ballot
ing of that precinct for president was
known and one minute later was being
discussed in the Courier office and in
Republican headquarters. BY O'Clock,
one hour after the polls closed the
judges and clerks had completed their
work and were on their way home"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

turn the flood waters easily and protect
the dykes.
AS soon as the surveys and estimates
are completed the county commissioners
will appoint three appraisers in each OF
will determine the apportionment of the
taxes necessary for the building of the
dykes. When the estimates are completed
bids will be called for and the contra cts
for the building of the dykes will be let
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
TODeIxa Is Easy,

Williams and Walker who are playing
in Kansas City this week for 25 cents to
81 Loo will be in Topeka next week and
charge 50 cents to $3.50 The York State
Folks here also next week charged for the
best seats $1.00 at Pueblo and Lincoln,
come here and will ask $50. welded,
But No Wife," booked here for next week
at % cents to 20 cents, will play in Kan
sas City, according to the announcements.
for 10, 20 and 30 cents. Thus are we held
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

Frank Brown, clerk of the United
States district court, who is i'll with
typhoid fever at the home of his
brother-in-Iaw, Frank Campbell, 1904
Buchanan street, showed slight signs
vulsions have disappeared, and the
patient was conscious for a short time
this afternoon. The doctors now en-
terrain more hope for his final re-
covery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Forest Fire Near Peoria

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. IA forest fire
north of this city has been raging all
day. Hundreds of acres of timber
land have been destroyed and several
large farms are threatened. Farmers
have united to fight the flames.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Reception to Rev. w. NJ. Cleveland

Wednesday evening the young peo-
pie of the Third Presbyterian church
rendered a reception to the new pas
tor, Rev. w. NJ. Cleveland, and his
church was filled. Flags and bunting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

DIR. Horne, Topekas celebrated specialist
has returned from his Eastern trip, and can now
be consulted absolutely free. He is also giving
Consult him at once. He can be found in his
beautiful Office, 1O6 West Eighth street (oppo-
site Transfer station).
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

losses were one officer and about IS
men killed and 400 wounded. Engineer
Captain Sakharoff, formerly governor
of Port Dalny, died october q, of ty-
phus fever.
'It is difficult to single out individ-
uals for special mention among the
heroic defenders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

Ell Paso, Tex. Nov. 1.-THE Irriga-
ton congress adjourned at noon to al
low the delegates to witness a bull
fight in Juarez, Mexico, this after
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

President Roosevelt has begun fall
house cleaning by sweeping out of
office a number of federal office hold
ers who have been found unfit for their
positions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 17.-Congress-
man Edgar D. Crumpacker has an
nounced his candidacy for the United
States senate to succeed Senator Fair
banks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

During the campaign it was charged
by Democrats that Tom Watson was
in the pay of the Republican national
committee. The returns are such as
to convince anybody that he wasn't
worth much to it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

So far, it has not been mada apparent
that any large number of persons feel
very bad about the defeat of Parker.
There is genuine sadness in some cases
over the misfortunes of some whom he
dragged down with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

One of the results of the recent cleo
ton is that there are no doubtful states
left from which to pick presidential
candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Rebels Are in Prison.

Rio Janeiro, Nov. 1.-THE city to-
day has resumed its normal appear
ance. The military school is closed
and the officers implicated in the re-
cent outbreak have been imprisoned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

The National Prohibition political orr
ganization which has so long laid claim
to being the third party has become the
fourth party, having been compelled
to yield its former place to the Social
lists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
LOCAL MENTION.

The Sunday School Teachers union
will meet Friday afternoon at $500
o'clock at 1929 Morris avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

Russia Is preparing to build a large
number Of new fighting ships. She Is
not likely to have them completed in
time for the japanese to get a shot at
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Fushimi Visits Nashington's Tomb

Washington, Nov. 17.-Prfnce Fush-
irnf left the Washington navy yard ON
the presidents yacht, the Sylph, for
Mount Vernon today, where he will
place a wreath on the tomb of Wash
ington and plant a tree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

The State Journal is a member OF the
Associated Press and receives the full day
telegraph report of that great news or
ganization for exclusive afternoon publ
cation in Topeka.
The news is received in the State Jour-
nal building over wires for this sole pur-
pose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

Decatur, ILL.,, Nov. 17-Fire caused by
the explosion of a boiler in the base
ment of the Arcade building today
caused a. loss of 100000. Three persons
were injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

by an invalid lady three stories high and
heated with furnace.-Baltimore Ameri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
POLICE COURT NOTES.

The arrests made by the police last
night amounted to seven plain DRINKS
and two alleged street walkers. The
DRINKS were given a bargain-day rate
of So each this morning, and the two
women, BERTHE Wood, colored, and
Grace Douglas, white, will have hear
ing this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

H. ]. Bevelle, the old soldier who was
employed as bicycle chaser" during
Chief Stahrs first term, is again acting
in that capacity. Bevelle finds easy
picking in North Topeka, where the
residents have not been molested for
riding on the sidewalks, owing to the
bad condition of the streets, since the
flood of 1908 Many people think that
the sidewalk ordinance does not apply
to the North SIDE and for that reason
do not make any effort to escape from
Bevelle. The offenders are fined 81 in
police court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

A REFINED appearance, delicate shade
of Fascinating beauty given by Satin
Skin Cream and Satin Face Powder.
WANTED-At once, 3 or good bridge
carpenters. 922 Kansas ave.
WANTED-Experien lady cashier. APP
jly Rose Dry Goods Co., 5W Kansas av.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17
Peculiar
To Itself

In what it is and what it does-con-
tanning the best blood-purifying,
Alternative and tonic substances and
effeGting the most radical and per-
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
languid feelings, and building up
the whole SYSTEMS true only of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-17

No other medicine acts like it /;
no other medicine has done so
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at so little cost.
II was troubled with scrofula and came
near losing my eyesight. For four months
sould not see to do anything. After taking
two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla could see
to walk. and when had taken eight bottles
could see as well as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS
TON. Withers N. c
Hoods Sarsap@rIIga promises 60
cure and keeps the promIses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
So. New England TelephoneCo :,
 282 BANK STREET WATERBURY CONN.

and education, which you inaugNfratS under such suspicious conditions, must be carried forward without cessation. The character and spirit of this meet ing furnish evidence that the Repub- hcan campaign in this state is to be both active and aggressive. In this connection you should constantly bear in mind two essential clements of sue cess: First, there must be complete and careful organization of the party in every voting precinct, and, second, every community in the state must have the benefit of the freest and full ext possible public discussion of the questions now dividing political par ties. There is nothing in the record or Nurposes of the Republican party that calls for concealment or evasion. It's principles and acts, past and present, will bear the closest possible scrutiny.
 There is one portion of this record, accounting series of notable triumphs for American diplomacy in the worlds field, which is peculiarly gratifying to us, They were secured under the lead crship of John Hay, whose affection ate regard for his alma mater, our an cient university, and for this state, it's history and traditions, makes him a Rhode Islander in everything except the accident of birth.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
FLOOD NEAR CHICAGO.

One sgAa DrovvneA--ChiIdren Go co
 -~t school In BOats.
 CHICAGO, March 24.-Much damage was caused in Chicago suburbs by spring floods, the worst in years The Dssplafnes river reached a, record mark, and at Romeo, Lernont, Willow Springs, River Forest and other towns in the Des Plaines valley bridges were wrecked or weakened by the high wa ters and the residents greatly alarmed. One man was drowned as a result of the flood, and there were number of narrow escapes. Farmhouses at Le- mont situated on the edge of the valley are standing in water which reaches up to the windows.
 Tn Austin 1900 employees of the Meyer Cord company were made idle beca use the water flowed into the base msnt of the plant. putting out the fires
 Conditions were similar in some of the towns along the Fox river. Many of the residents of nauphin Park are unable to get supplies to their homes. Children were unable to reach school at Burnside except by boats
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
Have You an rtching ,PaIms

NEW YORK, March 24.--Intense ir- ritation prevails throughout the west side over the invasion of bands of Aca- rus scabiei, who nightly infest hun dreds of houses. They have been on hand for the last week, and they are supposed to have arrived here lately in company with immigrants and to have run wild throughout the populous sections, Physicians caution all per sons to avoid shaking hands, especially at night, as by so doing they may take on an undesirable acquaintance The gleeful scabiei is. a parasite which is most active after sundown. He makes his principal attacks upon the fingers and burrows beneath the nails. As the insect has no eyes, he is no respecter of persons. 1fFse
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Republicans of Rhode Island
 Bear Shaw and Aldrich.
CLEVELAND AND TRUST LEGISLATION
Senator Alarich Spoke For Careful Organization and Free ana Full DAsewssAom of A1l Measures 0f
 Political Parties.

PROVIDENCE R. l., March 24.-- The Republican national campaign in Rhode Island was virtually opened last night by Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw and United States Sem ator Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode Is- land, who were the principal speakers at the banquet of the Young Mems Re- publican club In Infantry hall.
 Trust legislation, its progress under several administrations and the atti- fude of former President Grover Clcve- land in regard to such legislation con stituted the principal points of Score tary Shaw's address, while Senator Aldrich tried to impress upon his hear order to insure party success.
 There was a large attendance at the banquet. George Fl. Webb, president of the club, spoke briefly and was fol lowed by Lieutensnt Governor George Fl. Utter. Senator Aldrich was then introduced. He said in part
 Rhode Island gave her electoral vote to John c. Fremont in 1s56 Tn each successive presidential election since that time she has given her support to the Republican candidate. Her repre- sentatives in the electoral college of xeO4 will vote for Theodore Roosevelt. Whether the victory we are to achieve shall be such in character and sig nifcancs as to settle all doubts as to the Republicanism of Rhode Island for . generation will depend largely upon your determination and efforts.
 The necessaHy work cf orEsEization
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
PARDON FOR AouINo.
Grave Doubts Now Exist as so Gntlt
 of Filipino xnsur@ent.

Grave Doubts Now Exist as 70 Gxstlt
 of Filipino xnsurgent.
 WASHINGTON. March 24-The sec retary of war has submitted to the president for action the record of evi dence taken in the court martial pro ceedings against Brigadier General Servillano Aauino, an insurgent Eli pino officer, for giving an order for the shooting of five American prisoners resulting ill the death of three Of them The secretary reviews the case at con. siderable length and recommends that AQuino, who has now been confined for three years, receive full pardon.
 The prisoners were in the custody of a Filipino named Guerrero in Aquinos s command, who was said to have re sembled Aquino in appearance The surviving prisoners claimed that Aqui- no himself gave the order for their execution, but AqEino when charged with the crime insisted that it must have been Guerrero who gave the or der. He produced a number of native soldiers to support his contention and also claimed to have had Guerrero tried by court martial for having exc cuted the prisoners. Guerrero was found guilty and executed by Aquino's command. A strong point made in AQuino's favor was that he had sur rendered to the Americans knowing that he was to be tried on a charge of having murdered the prisoners. He was convicted by the court martial and sentenced to a term of imprison- ment
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
charity Resan at Homo.

NEW YORK; March 24. Charity Jones, bright eyed negro girl, with soft voice, took service as a house. maid with Mrs. Herman Hauser of West Sixty y-sixth street, and Mrs. Haul ser thought she was about the cutest thing she ever saw, and Charity was pleased because she was so pleasing. Charity seemed to make herself very much at home and went about the house humming "If You Haven't Any Money You Needn't Come Around" :" Mrs. Hauser thought she, was too bright and cute for anything until she missed $2 and silk petticoatr. She ob- jected to Charity beginning at home, at least her home, and had her arrest MT Gs sa 5 ' 's. N a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
.CODY'S COMPLAINT.
Buffalo Bill Was Sick From
 Christmas Dinner.
WIFE SAID SHE WOULD aFlX ME UP"
Claims She Fixed Him Up Dose, oa Poison In Lieu of Proper Reme- ,s dy and Almost Finished His
 Distinguished Career.

DENVER, March 24.-Colonel Will liam F. Cody Buffalo BilD has made a deposition before notary in this city In the action for divorce which he has begun in Big Horn County, sWyo. Colonel Cody will sail for Europe short < ly and will be absent from the country when his suit is tried. In the proceed ings Colonel Cody was interrogated by his own attorney and. was subjected to cross examination by counsel for Mrs. Cody
 Mrs. Cody tried to poison me three years ago" the colonel testified. "she had frequently threatened to do 1t We were visiting in Rochester, N. Y., during the holidays of 1900 and the day after Christians was i'll. I SUD- posed the turkey and plum pudding did not agree with me. She said she would fx me up. She pretended to give me medicine. It was poison. It almost finished me, for was uncon- scious for some time. think 1t must have been an overdose, for it made me vomit, and suppose this saved my life"
 Colonel Cody relates many instances of his wife's having humiliated him at his former hcsne" in North Platte by her conduct toward his guests.
 s'She drove my. friends away" he said. When they were no longer well come in the handsome residence built and elaborately furnished 1t was no longer my home"
 The witness recited many specific in- stances of his wife's alleged discour- tesy to his guests.
 Mrs. Cody's counsel inquired into the character of the guests to whom she objected and into their conduct while at her home. The purpose of the in quiry was to show that the men whom he brought to the house were a fast and riotous set and behaved in such a manner that she had right to object to them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
Thompson seton's wife Sue. Faths CT

Thompson seton's Wife Sues Faths sr.
 SAN FRANCISCO, March 24.-The suit of Grace Gallatin Thompson Seton. wife of Ernest Thompson Seton, the writer, against her father, Albert Gal latin, to recover $10,Oo0 was tried here and submitted to Superior Judge Sloss for decision. When Mir Gallatin se- cured divorce from his wife in 1879, he agreed to pay to his wife a regular monthly sum for Graee's support and to give the girl S1o.O0o when she was eighteen. She is now suing for the money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
obey.d captaan,. Call 4n Dream

Obeyed Captain's Call An Dream.
 GALVESTON. Tex, March A. Lieu tenant Barton E. Gardner, U. s. A., on a furlough from his company in Arizona, on an eastbound Southern Pa cific train, going to visit his mother in Massachusetts, when the train was nearing Flatonia awoke as the brake man called out the name of the station and jumped out of the window. He rolled under the train and had both legs cut off. He said that when he heard the brakeman announce the sta ton he dreamed his captain command ed charge. and 1t was this that caus- ed his accident.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-24
UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Troops Arrive nt Trintdad to Guard Threatened Mines.

Treeps Arrive at Trintdad to Guard
 Threatened Mines.
 TRINIDAD, Colo, March 24.-A spe- cial train bearing 860 members of the national guard has arrived here. Their camp has been established in this city and detachments sent out to various coal camps tc relieve the mine guards employed by the coal companies, who have been drawing $5 day each.
 The mine owners have insisted for months past that they could not get men to operate their properties be- cause the nonunionists were afraid to go to work unless afforded military protection. Shsrifr Clark finally. was induced to join the request, for troops on the ground that be no longer con trols the situation.