The Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas)
December 8, 1899

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n Si? Bt LAST EDITION FRIDAY EVENING. TOPEKA, KANSAS. DECEMBER 8, 1899. FRIDAY EVENING. TWO CENTS. i YOUNG IS SAFE. Reaches Tigan After a Hours' Battle Fire With Tino's Force of Insur gents In the Mountains. THE SEAT OF WAlt Appears About to Be 'Trans ferred to Cayite Province "Where Aguinaldo Is Expected to Command In Person. Manila, Dec. S. There was considera ble relief in Manila when the news was received today that Gen. Young's small force had arrived safely at Vigan, pro vince of South Iloeos, December 6. Ans.y had been felt for Gen. Young and the garrison at Vigan since it was known that Gen. Tino hail a large ag gressive body of insurgents operating in the vicinity. Gen. Tino made a stand in the mountain pass between Narva can and San Quinto. The natural strength of the position was augmented by trenches and pitfalls. The fight lasted five hours. Gen. Young had three companies of the Thirty-fourth infantry under Lieut. Cel. Hubert L. Howsee and two troops of tiie Third cavalry. Capt. 4? wigart com manding and one troop under Cai.it. Chase. He was reinforced during the light by Col. Luther K. Hade with a battalion of the Thirty-third en route to Vigan. Gen. Young ended the fight by charging and routing the enemy Mhii left -t dead and several rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition in the trenches. The enemy employed ar tillery. Only cine American was ser iously wounded. Tie- uprising of the island of Negros was led by the police of I -a Corta dis triet where there is a small American garrison. The police inspired false re ports of insurgent victories in Luzon and 1'anay. There are 1250 native police in Negros. uniformed and armed with Spi ingtield rifles. I.ieut. Ledyard, tile Ameriian ottieer killed was a son of tiie president of the Michigan Central railroad and a popular officer. The expectation of catching Aguin aldo in i tie north has been practically abandoned and the probability now Is that he will turn southward if he is not already there with his destination. Ca vite province, his home, where the in surrection began and where it still has its greatest strength. The Filipino soidiers in that province have rt ceritly been show ing increased etrhusiusm and boldness, and captured insurgents say that Aguinaldo is corn ing to join them with a large army, and that he intends to make his headquar ters in Cavite province. There are 3.0(113 insurgents before Imus and Itacoor. keeping the Ameri cans sleeping on their arms and night ly awaiting attack. The Filipinos have several cannon. The first mayor of Imus under the American reign, who ultimately deserted is their leader in the assaults and is ambitious to take tiie town. Three soldiers of the Fourth infantry have deserted and are now with t he enemy. Most of the inhabitants of Imus are so strong in their sympathies with the insurgents that it is necessary to use a part of the regiment to patrol the streets and to prevent shooting from houses whenever an attack begins. The American forces, in the north have sep arated into many- small commands and are pursuing bands of Filipinos. Gen eral MaoArthur is engaged in cleaning the mountain country west of the Ma-nila-Dagupan railway. General Grant is moving from An geles toward Subig with 4"0 men. Col onel Hell is sweeping south from Man gatarem. Thus far the American com manders have been unable to locate large bodies of insurgents, although there were about 500 in San Clementine, nine miles south of Mangatarem. early in the week. Colonel Hood, with the Sixteenth regiment and cavalry, and General Lawton, with a force from San Isiuro, are operating against General 1'ilar's army in the San Mateo valley. Major Hatchelor with a battalion of the Twenty-fourth infantry is making a daring expedition. He left Hayom bong province of Neuva Vizcaya. a week ago to march through Cagayen valley to the north coast of Luzon, "in tending to reach Aparri at the mouth of Cagayen river, the most important northern seaport of the island. While no large forces are known to he in his path it may be that he has had some tiehting, although the friendli ness of the inhabitants is counted upon to help him. When he arrives at Apar ri. he will find a gunboat awaiting him. The Spanish prisoners in the Uenguel region are escaping from the Filipinos and are flocking into Vigan, several hundred are there already: and a steamer will go to bring them to Ma nila. OF.N OTIS' RF.rORT. Y ashinsrton. Dec. S. General Otis to day cabled the war department in regard to the uprising in Negros as follows: "Manila. Dec. S 1 am informed the omlirtaii of natives in the district f South Negri's was the result of reported recent great insurtrent victory's in Luzon and Panay. which the natives believe. The extent of the outbreak not acer t. lined. I.ieut. A. C. Ledyard. Sixth infan t ry. killed, two privates wounded. One of our chief difficulties arises from the irculation of falsehoods among the na tives, defamatory newspaper articles of United States and Kurope promptly pub lished in Spanish in San Francisco. Mad rid and by Hong Kong junta and circu lated in Philippines, insurgents have bas ed all hopes upon false rumors." A second dispatch from General Otis dated Manila today said: "Hospital ship Relief just returned from Yie.ui lirine;ing two hundred seventy-lwo Fa'k soldiers, two hundred and thirtv-two Spanish prisoners, reports several hun dred Spanish prisoners at Vitran for which we send transport this evening. Col. Hare. "Shirty-third infantry took Handled. 5th Instant and now with portion of regiment and battalion Thirty-fourth infantrv in pursuit ot insurgents on road southeast to I.ep.into thence to Bono on which Aguinaldo and three hundred insurgents supposed to be retreating with American prisoners. Inhabitants of western Luzon coast friendiy and give assistance." General Otis also reports the arrival of the transport olympia with tiie 3:ih in fantry, one battalion of the -T.th infantrv and some recruits. There were no casual lies during the voyasre.. The town of Ki'mtoc. towards which Aguinaldo ith his bodv guard is said to be retreating, lies in tile mountain fast nesses about S3 or ii miles southeast of Vigan. If this last report as to Auin aldos whereabouts is true, it indicates that he lias been headed off to the north ward for the first time and is heinc com pelled to retrace Ids steps towards the sou'h. If he is striving to regain his old stronghold in Cavite province, his chanc es of success are very slight, Plrectlv in k line of inarch id a considerable Amer ican force at Baynnbong to the westward j of .thai point is' Wheaton's force avid to 1 the east of Bayonbone is an almost im- passable mountain range. So with Voting I behind him: with Col. Hare close in his j rear and his front obstructed the war de partment officials feel that Aguinaldo has little chance of escaping to the south ward. Major liatcheiier is said to be mak ing rapidly for Aparri, about the only port on the extreme north end of the isl and, so as to reduce the outlet in that direction. The best chance remaining 10 Aguinaldo is believed to he to abandon the escort of 3"0 now traveling with him, in which case he could easily insure his personal escape in disguise. M'KINLEV'S WAY OUT. Wants to Mako Schley and Sampson Vice Admirals. New York, Dec. 8. A special to the Herald from Washington. D. C. says: President McKiniey, during an inter view with Senator AVellington express ed himself in favor of reviving the grade of vice admiral in the interest of both Admiral Sampson and Kear Ad miral Schley. He believes that this is the simplest solution of the whole Sampson-Schley controversy, and it is expected that Senator Wellington will introduce a. bill in a few days provid ing for the appointment of two vice admirals without specifying names. The president very frankly said that if such a bill became a law he would promptly nominate both Sampson and Schley in the order named. This ar rangement', both the president and Sen ator Wedlington believe, will meet the approval of a majority of the friends of both officers. STRUCK DEAD. A Butte Editor Who Attacked a Divine Healer. Butte, Mont., Dec. 8. Prof. Malacht Dwyer, an old resident of Butte, for merly of Ogdensburg, N. Y., during a heated religious discussion with J. S. Charlebois. the divine healer, attempt ed to strike the latter and Charlebois called on God to protect him, and Dwy er dropped dead. The men were in the public library at the time. Charlebois, who is from Helena, is editor of a pub lication called "The Living Truth." During his discussion with Dwyer he made the statement that he had read the figures "tii6" markeel on the fore head of the Pope and Dwyer said they had an anti-Christ significance and called Charlebois a liar and made a rush foi" him, with an upraised hand to strike him. Charlebois says he stood up and called upon God to protect him and before Dwyer could strike he drop ped dead. Dwyer was 6S years of age. The coroner's inquest ascribed his death to the fact that he was over excited. HE GOT A JUDGMENT. Wagner Car Company Must Pay For "Selling Same Berth to Two Persons. Xew York. Dec. S. One of the most singular suits on record has just been decided in the city court in this city, Marcus l'.raun having secured a judg ment against the Wagner Palace Car company for $730 as damages for a mistake made by one of the company's conductors who allotted a berth al ready sold to Braun to a woman. When the error was discovered every berth in the train was sold and Braun was compelled to sit in the smoking com partment during a trip from Cleveland to this city. When Braun bought his coupon for the berth he left his lug gage in the seat and went to the smok ing compartment. He did not return for two hours, according to his own story, but when he did he found the berth made up and occupied. The com ments of the other passengers so in jured his feelings, he says, that a mon ey compensation is due him, he al leges. The woman in the berth pro duced a coupon which was an exact duplicate of the coupon given to Braun. IN FAVOR OF TAYLOR. Report Which the Kentucky Election Hoard Will Make. Frankfort, Ky Dec. S. The situation this morning was the same as last night. Tho. board of election commis sioners still stands two for Taylor and one for Ooebel. A number of Demo cratic politicians who have been here ever since the canvassing board com menced its work, departed for home to day. They all agreed in saying that they thought the fight over the certifi cate of election was as good as over. Klection Commissioners Ellis and Pryor were in the chambers of the court of appeals until a late hour last night preparing the decision, which is to be announced on Saturday morning. Com missioner Poyntz was not with them and did not go near the capitol build- j ing in which the court chambers are situated during the evening. There has not been the slightest evidence of trou- i ble so far. Judge Pryor, chairman of j the board ot election commissioners, said it would require all of today and probably a portion of the evening to prepare the1 opinion and there was no prospect of its being read before to morrow morning. It is understood that Commissioner Poyntz will prepare a minority report opposed to that of Commissioners Ellis and Pryor. ftlATTOX CONVICTED. Sentenced to 12 Years In Pris on For His Fifth Murder. Newkirk, O. T., Dec. 8. Clyde Mat fox, the slayer of five men was con victed here today of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in the penitentiary. The crime for which he was sentenced, his fifth murder was the killing of Lincoln Sweeney, a rancher with a reputation as a danger ous man. during a bar room fight at Ponea City last spring. After the kill ing Mattox escaped to the south and was afterward arrested in I.os Angeles. For a previous murder Mattox was sentenced to hang. but President Cleve land commuted the sentence to impris onment for life and President McKin iey at a later date pardoned him. Macrura Heard From. Washington. Dec. S. Mr. Macrum has broken his long silence and in a cable message received at the state de partment today dated Pretoria, he an nounces that he will sail on the ISth inst. CURRENCY FIGHT Begins in the Lower House of Congress With the Proposition to Limit Debate to One Week. DEMOCRATS OPPOSED. Say They Are Not Being Treated Fairly in the Matter. First Time the Establishment of Gold Standard Has Ever Been Attempted by Statutory Profisions. Washington, Dec. 8. Mr. Roberts. the Mormon representative-elect from Utah was not in the hall when the house convened today. It was agreed imme diately after the reading of the journal that when the house adjourned today it be to meet on Monday. Mr. Dalzell, (Penn.), from the com mittee on rules then presented the amendments to the rules agreed upon by the committee for the creation of a committee on insular affairs to consist of IT members to have jurisdiction"over all matters (excepting those affecting the revenues and the appropriations) pertaining to the islands which came to the United States through the treaty of 1SU9 with Spain and to Cuba" and to increase the membership of the com mittees on foreign affairs, merchant marine and fisheries, fublie lands, mil itary affairs, naval affairs and District of Columbia from 15 to 17 members and the committee on territories from I'd to 15. Mr. Bailey (Tex.), said the minority of the rules committee held no differ ence of opinion as to the propriety of the creation of the proposetl insular committee, but it did dissent from the idea that the committee should be cre ated for the purpose of permanently dealing with the matter. Mr. Dalzell replied there was nothing in the reso lution which intimated that the com mittee was to deal with our possessions permanently. The resolution was adopted without division. Mr. Dalzell then offered the resolution for the consideration of the currency bill. It provided for general debate, commencing next Monday, until next Friday, debate under the five-minute rule on Saturday, and a vote upon the bill immediately after the reading of the journal on Monday the 18th. Mr. Dalzell said there was no disposition upon the part of the majority to unduly press the bill. It presented single pro positions, which had already been de bated in the house. The committee on rules was of the opinion that the rule afforded time for deflate. Mr. liiohardson, on behalf of the min ority, said he dissented most emphatic ally from the proposition advanced by Mr. Dalzell that the bill to be consid ered, contained nothing radically new. For the first time in the history of the country it was proposed by statutory provisions to fasten the gold standard upon the country. If such a suggestion had been made two or three years ago, he said, half the other side would have been up in arms against it. He considered the rule unusual and' unjust to the minority. But one day was to be given the minor ity to study the bill, while members of the majority had six months in which to prepare themselves. Mr. Richardson taunted the majority for their sudden change of base. Mr. Bailey (Texas) declared that the proposed course of the majority was without precedent or defense. He made an elaborate argument to prove that it was a proposition to hastily deter mine a question to which the best and most careful consideration should be given. TO ACQUIRE MORE ISLANDS Government Ha3 Its ye on the la lands of Galipagoas. "Wnphinp-tnn.Dec. R. Senator ocle" call er! at the state department to talk with Secretary Hay abuut his Grt lapaus isl and resolution. As to the basis of his resolution of inquiry he yaid that fill -the information he had as to the reported at tempt of the Kntriisli government to se cure the isla nds w:is derived from news paper sources. The state department itself had no direct information of any ivctiit movement lookint to t he acquisi tion of the islands but tvill refer tile reso lution of inquiry to United States Minis ter Sampson at Quito for a. response. 1 1 would not be at ali surpri.'-inpr it is said here, if the ultimate result of the broach ins? of this s u b j e c t n o w w t r e the a c q u i -siiioii of a coaling station on these isl a nds by the I ni ted St ates government. In fact the navy department has within the past year been making: a quit-t in vestigation into the la.eilit.ies there exist ing with that object in view. Commander Tanner was dispatched to Oalapatios isl ands .lust after tiie conclusion of the war with Spain to make a personal examina tion of the conditions existing. He found that the Kcwtidorean government had some years ao abandoned its penal sta tion on Charles island. leaving behind a larjre number of domestic animals in a half wild state and these flocks had enor mously in (.Teased. On Ly one of the half dozen islands was inhabited. namelv. Chatham island and that island had but one in ha bi taut in the person of a Mr. Coboss. lie was of Kcuadorean birth, but be was a. naturalized American citizen. Jailers Indicted. Columbus. O., Dec. S. Indictments were returned in the L'nited States court here today against "Vm. M. Sliockley and his son Harry J-Z. Shock ler, jailer and deputy, resn-potively. at the Franklin county jail for complicity in the escape of Captain Ike T. Jobe, late of the Sixth U S. volunteer infan try who was being held for appearance before this term of court. The in dictment charges the jailers with vol untarily suffering the prisoner to escape. Father and eon were arretted and taken before the court where they vvere released on $500 bond. Goebel to Contest. Frankfort, Ky., Dec. S. At the close of a conference today former Senator Blackburn authorized the statement that Ooebel and Kreekham will contest before the legislature and that all minor candidates will contest before the state contest board. Capt. X U. Ayers Killed. "vTashingrtcn, Dec. 8. Captain J. C. Ayers, S. A., of the ordnance depart ment, was killed here today by a fall from his bicycle and being run over by a team. KAN DOWN AUAXDCAK. St. Iiouis Suburban Train Causes Death of Two Men. St. Louis, Dec. S. A suburban pas senger train on the Burlington road ran down a handcar bearing five men 100 yards west of the bridge at Alton. 111., today, killing two men outright and fatally injuring two. The fifth man es caped injury by jumping before the col lision came. Killed: HENRY DKLAET, Alton. PATliLCK FOER, Alton. Fatally injured: Robert Bryant, Alton, 111. Albert Bielstein, Alton. The accident is attributed to the heavy fog which enveloped the river and lowlands and obscured the engi neer's view of the track. FIRE IN THE REAR. Salt Lake Tribune Says Fointed Things About Roberts. Salt Lake, L'tah, Dec. In reply to the appeal to the American people is sued by Brigham H. Roberts yesterday the Tribune of this city today prints the following editorial: "B. H. Roberts' appeal to the country adds nothing to the merits of his case. He is evidently seeking to awaken a belief that it was a Republican major ity that met him at the threshold of the house and declined without an in vestigation to accept his ticket of ad mission. In his disappointment he di rectly charges the members of the house of representatives with cow ardice as betraying their trust and vio lating their oaths, being cowed by pop ular clamor. His plea for the good faith of the state in the matter of polygamy is a dishonest plea, a mere juggle with words; his declarations in this matter are belied by abundant proofs. His affected sorrow lest other states may be deprived of their repre sentation on the precedent in his case is balderdash, of the same order as his affectation that the action taken against him has been without cause. But the most indecent play he makes is where he pretends to believe that he is excluded because he is a Mormon when no one knows better than he that his predecessor was a Mormon in quite as good standing in the church as him self and not a whisper was raised against him. And When Mr. Roberts pledges his honor to the denial of things that are well known and in evitably arise from the circumstances and facts involved in his election, so much the worse for his honor." HABEAS CORPUS Writ Granted by Judge Thayer in the Reese Case. St. Louis, Dec. S. Judge Thayer, in the United States court today, granted a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Jno. Reese, one of the members of the executive council of the United Mine Workers association of Iowa, who is now in jail in Fort Scott, Bourbon county, Kansas, for contempt of court. The writ was made returnable Decem ber 27, when arguments as to the juris diction of the circuit court of Bourbon county will be heard. Bail was fixed at $3,000. Reese is a walking delegate of the Mine Workers association, who went to Bourbon county. Kansas, where a coal miners' strike was in progress and con trary to the injunction of the circuit court held meetings. He was arrested and sentenced to three months impris onment for contempt of court. The at torneys of Reese appealed to the Uni ted states appellate court, claiming that the circuit court of Bourbon county Has no jurisdiction over him in this case. DID NOT DO IT. Republican Leaders Say They Did Not Favor Kansas City Paper. The Republican politicians are now involved in a quarrel over a statement that some of the leaders made an ef fort at the state central committee meeting to have the committee circu late a Kansas City paper for campaign purposes. Cy Leland was charged with being behind the scheme and he gave out the following today: Topeka.. Kan.. Dec. 8, 1899. C. Leland, jr., Topeka. Kansas: Dear Sir: I observe that it is charged in some quarters that you at the recent meeting of the Republican state cen tral committee or the executive jom mittee of that body, advocated the sending out of the Kansas City Jour nal to doubtful voters in this state. Since my name was connected with the matter, I desire to state in justice to you, that you did not at said meeting advocate the sending out by the com mittee of any newspaper published out side of the state of Kansas. Respectfully. T. T. KELLY. We. the undersigned, desire to state that we were present at the committee meetings referred to by Mr. Keliy and take pleasure in saying that his state ment to you in regard to the matter mentioned i3 true and correct. FRAXK L BROWN, D. J. HANXA. BIG BASEBALL DEAL. The Pittsburg Club Buys Louisville Team For $25,000. Pittsburg, Pa Dec. 8. The Pittsburg base'oail club bought the pick of the Louisville team today for a. sum said to be Sl'S.OOO cash. After the Pittsburg club is satisfied, the players remaining will go to Louisviile. It is understood that Dreyfuss will have an interest in the Pittsburg club. Fred Clarke of Louisville, will manage the Pittsburg team. Shot H:s Sweetheart. Chicago, Dec. 8. Peter Maguaued. an Italian, shot and probably fatally wounded Klla Robinson in a saloon on Clark street today. Maguaued then shot himself below the heart inflicting a fatal wound. The shooting is sup posed to have been the result of jealousy. John C. Pheridan Dead. Paola. Dec. s. John C. Sheridan, widely known through the state of Kansas a.s a lawyer and politician, died at his home here last night. The funeral will be held Monday. Weather Indications. Chicago. Dec. 8 For Kansas: Threat ening weather with rain tonight and possibly in east portion Saturday; var iable winds. FIGHTING RESUMED. Reports From Africa Indicate That a Battle Is Probably In Progress Near Plodder River. METHUES'S ADVANCE On the New Position of the Boer Army May Torn Out to Be Only a Reconnaissance. London, Dec. S. While nothing in the latest message from camp at Modder river indicated an immediate advance, it appears that Pretoria, has news that fighting was resumed Wednesday. It is not shown whether Gen. Methuen has advanced on the new position ta ken up by the Boers or has merely en gaged in a reconnaissance in force. Re ports were again current at Orange river Tuesday, December 5, that Mafe king has been relieved. It is known through dispatches from Magalapye that preparations were completed there to advance in force November 15, from Rhodesia, tfjr the purpose of repairing the railroad line and restoring com munication with Col. Baden-Powell. The Boers however, were strongly entrench ed near Gaberones, midway between Madalpye and Mafeking. Reinforcements are rapidly arriving at Sterkstroom, to strengthen General Gatacre including the much-needed-artillery. The authorities expect speedy news that Gen. Gatacre has taken the offensive, thus diverting a portion of the Orange Free State forces now ob structing the advance of Gen. Methu en. i A detachment of Cape police had a skirmish with Boers December 7, near lndwe, while Gen. French reports im portant reconnoiterings Wednesday, December 6 from Naauwpoort, showing preparations to attempt the recapture of some of the British towns occupied by the burghers. A war office dispatch from Gen. Bul ler confirms the statement that helio graphic communication has been fully established with Ladysmith and that Gen. Duller and Gen. White have been conferring as to their future move ments. GREAT BATTLES IMPENDING. New York, Dec. 8. A dispatch to the Tribune from London dated December 8, says: Two great battles are impending be fore Ladysmith and Kimberley, and the hotspurs are impatient to have them come. One leading English journal, impressed with the conviction that the situation of White's army is critical, deprecates delay and well nigh raises a cry of "on to Ladysmith." It has also published evidence of large reinforce ments which General Cronje has re ceived from Natal and Mafeking to en able him to make a strong resistance at Spytfontein. The war oriiee having al lowed General Buller a free hand, is content to leave the campaign in his hands and devote its energies to the rapid dispatch of the Fifth and Sixth divisions and to arranging the details of the mobilization of the Seventh. Military men outside of that office do not share the uneasy feeling of the Times that the garrisons are in a criti cal condition and that the difficulties of the situation either on the Tugela or beyond the Modder are increased by the inaction of the British forces. They assert that both Generals Methuen and Clery. being in searchlight communica tion with the beleaguered garrisons, know what is going on and precisely how urgent is the need of relief. They also maintain that the Dutch forces have less to gain by delay than the British, since concentration of forces is going on in both camps and the re serves of artillery and cavalry are a more important advantage for the two relief columns than the strengthening of the defenses of Colenso and Spyt fontein is for the enemy. The situation, when viewed compre hensively at midnight, was distinctly favorable to the British side, and there was no apparent reason for hurrying, much less rushing, the campaign. Gen eral Methuen, on resuming command on Wednesday, had an additional bri gade of infantry, another regiment of lancers and an increased force of ar tillery, as well as cavalry. He was in much better position for using the bay onet and hammering the enemy's works with an artillery fire and maneu vering with cavalry. There were ample compensations for the delay in mending the brigades and if General Cronje had been reinforced tiie Dutch allies were weaker in Natal and Mafeking was safer in consequence of the concentra tion of their commands around Kim berley. The details of two sorties by Keke wich's garrison, furnished by the war office, Reuter and special correspond ents, proved hew well it was able to protect itself. Taking advantage of the weakening of the besieging forces by the withdrawals for the defense of Modder river, Kekewich's men attack ed, first, the enemy's center and then, right afterward, his right flank, cap tured a laager and four redoubts and destroyed a large quantity of military stores and foodstuffs. It was a timely and brilliant stroke for which the gar rison deserved Kekewich's thanks in a general order. There has been vigorous entrenching at Spytfontein. but General Cronje will be in danger of having his retreat east ward to Jacobsdal cut off when Lord Methuen advances to the attack. Me tnuen's force is now estimated to be fully 16,000. The gravest feature of the situation in Natal is the marked improvement in the artillery practice of the Boer bat teries around Ladysmith. While the naval gun had knocked out a big creu sot and a Howitzer, two more siege guns had been brouirht up. and. accord ing to the Tim5 dispatches, three creu sots. four big Howitzers, two batteries of long range field guns and oter hea y 'ordnance were working steadily. The rations, moreover, had been re duced all around in the garrison. Gen eral Buller not only knows these fa' is. but has provided so strong a relief column that the siege win be practical ly raisel as soon as Clery is ready to strike the first biow. The British forces in lower Natal are now estimated at 27 000. ard General Clery will have not less than o.00 men for operations on either flank of Colenso. Buller may be waiting for the first six of eighteen powerful Howitzers, which were sent out from England. A single section of this battery arrived at Cape Town three days ago, and its lyddite shells would be a source of strength for the relief column. Cautious veterans who discussed the situation last night refused to believe that Ladysmith could be reduced to ex tremities when so large a British army was encamped twenty-five miles away. There was an unconfirmed rumor dur ing the evening that the Ladysmith garrison had made a successful sortie on Monday. Another bulletin was that the garrison was safe on Wednesday, and. unfortunately, there was a mote trustworthy report that George Lynch, the correspondent of the Echo, had been captured by the Boers outside the British lines. He is a brainy journalist and an excellent artist who did good work in the Santiago campaign, and left London at twenty-four hours' notice to represent three journals. ALLEN LEADS. But Two Candidates Mentioned For Senator II ay ward's Place. Omaha, Dec. S. Governor Poynter has been called from the capital to Al bion by the illness of his father and this has caused a slight break in the fight for the appointment of senator to succeed Hayward. The friends of both Allen and Hitchcock are busy organiz ing their forces however. One feature of the contest is the dropping of all talk of a compromise candidate and it appears, certain that one of the two will get it. The fusion members of the last legislature are practically unanimous in urging Allen's appointment. As they are practically all Populists and Governor Poynter is also a Populist, this is counted upon to have its effect. The Democrats are apparently united on Hitchcock and are making their strongest fight on the plea that the Democrats nave not heretofore receiv ed their share of the offices under the fusion arrangement. The only serious defection among the Democrats from Hitchcock is Attorney General Smyth who is in Washington and who is re ported to have telegraphed Poynter urging Allen's appointment. The gov ernor has announced the appointment would not be made before the middle of next week in order to give all parties ample chance to be heard. INHUMAN TREATMENT. Colored Men With "Cuban Chicken pox" Nearly Starved. George Hicks, a colored man who re sides at 1221 East Eighth avenue, ar rived in Topeka last night from Bel vue, a small town half way between St. Marys and Wamego on the Union Pa cific. He brought with him a story of hardships suffered by three colored la borers because of a quarantine estab lished against so-called "Cuban chick enpox." Hicks was one of a gang of colored laborers employed in grading along the Union Pacific line in the vicinity of Belvue. Home time ago the disease broke out in the camp maintained by the men in the neighborhood, and Dr. Swan, secretary of the state board of health visited the place and established a quarantine against the entire camp. Three of the men who were suspected of having the disease were isolated in a bunk car and the car was run onto a sidetrack some distance from the camp. The citizens of the town observed the quarantine strictly as far as the col ored laborers were concerned. but white section mm who worked daily in the vicinity of the camp were allowed to come and go as they pleased. Patrick Callahan, a white man in charge of the grading, was also allowed to go into Wamego every night. Provisions for the colored men were brought out from Belvue and deposited at a certain place, and the colored men were com pelled to pitch the money for eatables from a distance. Hicks says the quar antine was made an excuse to raise the price of all provisions about DO per cent. Several of the colored men, includ ing Hicks, tired of this system and started to walk to Topeka. On their journey they passed in the car in which the three men were isolated, and talked with them. The men told them that from Monday morning- up to that time, Thursday afternoon, their entire food supply consisted of three quarts of milk and ore loaf of bread. They also stated that the doctor had not visited them for about a week. The men had been told that if they left the car they would be jailed and heavily fined. PETERSON WILL RECOVER. The Would-Be Vassar Suicide Will Be Kemoved to His Home. Kansas City. Dec. 8. Peter Peterson, the Vassar, Kan.. stockman. who u t tempted to commit suicide by shooting himself twice in the head a week or so ago at tiie loe;il stock yards, hns suf ficiently recovered to permit his removal from Bethany hospital in Kanprts City, Kansas, to his home. He will be tnk'Mi to Va.:ssar today. Police Surgeon Kaeer, who attondf (1 the wounded man. states that Peterson's case is lather a remark able one. He says that while there has been similar cases recorded they are very few. New Molineux Witness. Xew York. Dec. S. In the hearing of the Molineux poisoning case today the fact developed that the prosecution had secured the custody of a witness wdiose testimony may have an important bear ing on the case. The person in ques tion is Mamie Mnlianda, who had the care of Molineux's room in the dry color factory of Morris. Herrmann Co., in Newark. Miss Mullanda was en ticed across the river from New Jer sey to Stiff ern, where she was arrested by detectives from the district attor ney's office and tken to the house of detention in this city. High Priced CoaL Duluth. Minn., Dec. 8. "Virginia Steaming Coal is now being laid down here after an ail rail journey, costing $4 to $1.10 in freicrht. This is entirely unprecedented. Ohio soft coal is com ing later in the winter to make up the big northwestern shortage in steaming coal. Freight on it will cost $3.fj0. The mild weather of November and early December has prevented the threatened anthracite famine. Leavenworth's Library.' Leavenworth. Dec. 8. The board of library directors met last night with President Hacker in the chair. After discussion, a motion of J. A. McGonjole carried, fixing the salary of the libra rian at J50 per month. It was an nounced that the free library will not be opened until the commencement of the fiscal year which is the first Tues day in February. DEFENSEJEGINS. Good Character of S. E. Toemau Be in? Established. Old Neighbors Tell What They Know of Him. SHOWED HIS WOUXDS. Bared His Body to Waist In Presence of Jury. Evidence That Jackson Was the Aggressor. David Morris, the delinquent witness from Chase county, was subpoenaed tj appear at the Toeman trial on Tues day, but who did not come, was brought into court on an attachment this niu n ing. Sheriff Cook went after him yes terday. Mr. Morris' explanation wis that he missed the train on Tuesday, and a-s lv; was subpoenaed for that day he did not think it would do any good to come later. He said he wrote an explana tion to Judge Hazen. The court reprimanded him. saying that he ought to have t.-legrapheii why he did not come, and that he mtht to have come on the next tr:tin. Judge Hazen intimated that he might fine Mr. Morris the amount of extr:t costs he caused the court, but he sail he would suspend judgment until noon when he had time to think it over. Mr. Morris was the man for whom II. O. Jackson wrote an insurance i'ui icy, taking a team in payment. I'hi4 was what he was expctt-d to testify to. The defense offered to admit that, and both sides asked the court to let Morris off as lightly as possible. Mor ris wished to go home on the next tram, so the court allowed him to go. The first witness on the stand today was Deputy Sheriff Hollis Williams, who testified that Welden told him at the county jail after the shooting that Dave Jackson fired the first shot. John W. Kitchell testified that IT. O. Jackson told Jailer Hopkins in his pres ence on the day of tiie shooting that he had bought a revolver the day before and gave it to his brother, tt-uing him r -t to let the old man get the drop on him. Jailer Hopkins was placed on the stand for the defense and testified to the same thing. He also said that H. O. Jackson remarked that the old man wa.s dangerous and he thought there might be trouble. A. Ij. Atwood. who lives in the house just south of the Jackson house, said he was in the front hall of his house at the time of the tragedy and he was pos itive the first shot was lighter than the second. H. A. Chamberlain, claim adjuster for the Santa Ke. testified that he had known Mr. Yoeman for ::o years, an I that his reputation for being a peace ful man is good. John Holmes, of Chase county, testi fied to thf? same thing.- The defense called the names of a number of cither witnesses but none of them were present. Judge Hazen offer -ed to bring them in on attachments, but the defense did not wdsli to make the witnesses trouble. Dr. G. W. Kllinger, county physician, who dressed Mr. Voeman's wounds 'it the county jail was caller to testify as to Mr. Voeman's wounds. Mr. Yoeman was called to Dr. Kllin ger. "Take your coat and vest off," sail Mr. Doran. Mrs. Yoeman shuddered. Mr. Yue man's shirt was torn. Even this did not allow the physician to locate the wounds. "Take your shirts off," commanded Mr. Doran. The women in the court room wrig gled uneasily as Mr. Yoeman bared himself to the waist. Dr. Kllinger located the wounds for the jury and described how they oc curred. Dr. Kllinger testified that the bullet which went through Mr. Yoetm.n's arm went in at tiie back of the arm and came out at the front. The scai-s were shown. There were two other wounds just behind the right arm pit. Dr. Kl linger said the bullets that entered these struck a rib and glanced tovard the shoulder blade. This testimony Vva.s ir.trodu'-ed to show th.it Yoeman was shot from the rear, and eouid not have been following ja"k?nn when these three shots were fired. Thomas Parkinson, the electrical ex pert at the Santa Fe !;o:-;diil, who took an ex-ray negative of Mr. Yoetnan's shoulder, was pho ed on the stand l identify a pieiure which was intro duced as evidcni e. Mr. Parkinson a.is tCnntlnucd on Sixth Page.) 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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8, 1899. CHARLES ADAMS s CO, The Women's Store. Two Silk Waist Bargains BARGAIN No. i. ran s Santa Fe Shopmen "Sleeping on Their Arms." Watting Result of Conference With Officers. NOW GOING ON. rfo H CENT. DISCOUNT. Two styles Taffeta Silk Waists, Black and Colors. Our resjular price has been 4.75 and -Sj.00 each We will ctler Saturday at the Bargain Price of Each BARGAIN No. 2. Is a good quality SATIN DUCHESS Waist, in Black and Popular Colors. Our regular price has been 6.50. Saturday they will be HOPE OF SETTLEMENT. p Hare Faith That Agreement Will lie Reached. On all Boys9 and Children's Suits and Overcoats A Better Schedule Will Then lie Arranged. Take one-fourth off the price yourself. A chance to get your Boys good Clothing for Little Money. New Neckwear and Embroidered Oxford Mufflers received today Exclusive designs. Clothm gSalBjyl $3.75 $475 GHAELES ADAMS CO. The Women's Store. PAY EMPLOYESO FTENER. An Adjustment Effected Between a Big Steel Company and the S.ate. Imiianapi -lis, Ind., Dec. 8. An ad justment was to-lay effected between the Refublic Ir..n .fc Steel company, v. hich has eleven plants in Indiana, em ploying r-.Oeo m-n. an-1 the state, where by the company agrees t- pay Its em ployes 2s times each year instead of tw-nty-four ami not to hold back more than seven -lays' j-ay at any time. The last 1--gislature passed a law cnmpe'Iins weekly payment of wages and representatives of the company said today that weekly payments of vases would cost th--m from JluO.OuO to JJ'i'M-eO a year. The company has plants in Brazil. Terre Haute. Muncie, Marion, Kast Chicago, Xew .Albany and Frank ton. The law provides that when a cer tain part of the employes agree, bi weekly payments may be made. EDI SON BUYS A FA KM. But Pursuit of Agriculture Is Not His Object. Phillipsburcr. X. J.. Pee. S. A com pany ff capitalists, hpadtnl by Thomas A Edison, has purchased a farm at Stewartsville. five miles from this place, and has sf urvd options on a number of aljin:ni? farms. "The company has been prospecting fr cemt-nt nek for several months past anil Edison himself has been here several times. An excellent quality of ro'k has h.n found and rjeople who sseeni t know the inside workings of the company, say a million dollar plant M'irh a capacity of F.'m' barrels a day wiil e er'cced. Operations are to be betrun without delay. Kag-ster's teachers' Bibles. $1.00; bound in flexible morrocco. The Ben nett Book Store. 720 Kansas avenue. i OKI For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of GROCERY. J. F. GLICK. 10S East 6th. Phone 425. Special Low Prices for Tomorrow. Be sure you let us have your orders. Money saved on every article. Double Blue Premium Stamps on everything except Sugar and Package Coffee FOR TOMOR ROW ONLY. Prices lower than anywhere else. 20 lbs best Granulated Sugar $1.00 21 lbs Extra C Sugar l.OO All Package Coffee lO Mocha and Java Coffee, per lb... .20 Sugar Cured Hams, per It) lO Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon... .09 Sugar Cured Cal. Hams OT'i Dry Salt Meat, per lb 05'i 1 lb Armour's Lard 06 3 lbs Country Lard 25 4 cans E. J. Peas 25 3 cans Hart Brand E. J. Peas 25 1 can 2-lb Standard Tomatoes.. .05 2 cans 3-lb Standard Tomatoes.. .15 I 4 cans Good Corn 25 1 can gallon Apples 25 1 can 3-lb Cal. Green Gages lO 1 can 3-lb Cal. Pears lO 1 can 3-!b Cal. Peaches 15 1 can 3-lb Apricots 15 2 cans 3-lb Cal. Black Cherries .25 3 cans Eastern Pears 25 1 quart bottle Catsup lO 10 bars Silk Soap 25 10 bars White Russian Soap 25 10 bars Lenox Soap 25 13 bars Monday Morning Soap.. .25 4 lbs Ginger Snaps 25 4 lbs Soda Crackers 25 1 Soda Crackers, by box 05 1 2 lbs Lemon Wafers 25 2 lbs English Walnuts 25 3 lbs Brazil Xuts 25 1 lb Almonds 20 1 lbs Baking Chocolate 30 1 lb Sweet Chocolate 20 1 Package V Oats 05 1 gallon Sour Pickles .15 1 gallon Kraut .20 2 dozen Dill Pickles lO Don't forget us on Flour. Heats, Xresb. and cured, of all kinds. wi u KOBEKTS FOR PUBLICITY. Wants Investigation Carried On in the Open. Washington, Dec. 8. The committee which is to inquire into the status of Mr. Roberts of Utah, held a protracted session behind closed doors today. Dur ing the early hours of the meeting' Mr. Roberts was present and made a state ment as to his general wishes in con nection with the inquiry. He said he was specially desirous of having the committee first go into his prima facie right to a seat, afterward taking- up the general merits of the subject. He said he favored open sessions. He had indicated also that htv desired to pre sent testimony relative to the manner in which the charges against him were prepared. Air. Roberts then retired and the committee continued in private ses sion until 12:30 when a recess was ta ken until 2 p. m. The details of procedure Were still under consideration. A MERE RUMOR. Super ntendent Andrews Has Heard Nothing From Nebraska. Chicago, Dec. S. Dr. E. Benjamin Andrews, superintendent of the Chi cago public schools, said last night, with reference to the report that he would be offered the position of chan cellor of the Xebraska State univers ity: "I have seen notices in the newspa pers that I was to be elected to the place. I have not been consulted. No one connected with the university has presented the matter to me. I have heard absolutely nothing direct. I have indicated to no one that I would accept the place if it were offered me. Further than this I can say nothing:. It would not be in good taste to discuss a subject which as far as I know is mere rumor." B00JI FOR DIXIE. Several Large Steel Mi: la and Plants in Process of Erection. Birmingham., Ala.. Dec. 8. The Re public Iron Steel company today be gan the erection of a blooming mill, the second in the south, adjacent to the fiO ton steel plant of the Birmingham rolling mill, which latter company's works were recently purchased by it. The mill, will be in operation within four months. The Republic people also confirm the report that they will build two more large iron furnaces at Thomas, where they have bought the furnaces of the I'ioneer Mining Manufacturing yom pany. This latter movement gives color to the report that the Republic com pany is preparing to enter upon steel making here on a large scale and the belief is that the building of a million dollar steel plant at Thomas, similar to that of the Alabama Steel Sr Ship Building company at Knsley, will soon be announced. The Republic company is controlled by Ohio.Illinois and Penn sylvania capitalists. REPORT IfS PERSISTENT. Union Pacific May Be Absorbed by J Chicago Northwestern Road. Xew York. Dec. S. The World says: Some important conferences between I'nion Pacific and Chicago North western officials have been held in this city within the past week and a report is again in circulation to the effect that the former system will be absorbed by the latter, which the Vanderbilts al ready control. This will be done under a long term lease, it is said, Both Pres ident Hughitt and President Burt of the two lines, are now in the city. They denied yesterday (Thursday) that their presence here had any such significance as was indicated by the report. OUT OF POLITICS. Ohio Federation of Labor Refuses to Take Up Socialism. Davton, O., Dec. 8. A resolution was the introduction of the convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor, declaring in favor of the Socialist movement. The resolution created a storm of opposi tion, many of the delegates declaring against any action that would involve the federation in politics. A vote on the resolution was not reached and it went over to tomorrow. F A M1LY TROl'BL ES Causes John Curtis to Shoot and Kill N. B. Thompson Near E Reno. Wichita. Dec. 8. A special to the Beacon from El Reno. Ok. T., says: "Because of family trouble. Joi-n Cur tis shot and killed X. B. Thompson and. wounded Henry Smith last night, six miles west of EI Reno. Curtis has giv en himself up. Smith will recover." Change of Presbyterian Pastors. Xew York, Dec. 8. The Rev. John Reid. pastor of one of the largest Pres byterian churches in Detroit, was unan imously selected at a meeting of the memorial Presbyterian church held last r.is-ht. to fill the vacancy of the present pastor, the Rev. T. A. Xelson, who re signed about six months ago. Gold Company Incorporates. Charleston. W. Va., Dec. 8. The Guy ana Gold Mining company, .with its principal office at Marietta. O.. has been incorporated here by A. D. Follett and others of Marietta, The authorized cap ital is J3, 000. 000. Bulah Chapter O. E. S. will hold a special meeting tonight. All members and visiting members cordially invited. IROXQUILL 10 cent Cigars. OASTOHIA. Bean th The Kind Yob Have A'-mvs BourS "The grievance existing between the car builders and the Santa Fe railroad is now up to the officials of the com pany," said a prominent car builder this morning, "and it is for them to de cide whether or not we will remain in the employ of the Santa Fe road or be compelled to give up our positions, and seek work elsewhere mainly because we can not make wages under the present piece work schedule. I "Jt is my candid opinion, that the of- fieials intend to treat us fairly in this matter .and although we have not yet been informed by the committee whom we appointed to confer with the offi cials, of what the officials intend to do, yet the men in the car sheds and also in the other departments truly believe j that the officials will assist us In every way that they can. The men believe, after the matter was thoroughly dis cussed in our meeting the other night, that the officials were not fully aware of the true state of affairs, and since they have been informed, they can bet ter see our position in the matter." The action of the men in the car sheds for the past day or two, fully carries out this idea. The men are all busy with usual routine of work, just the same as if nothing had happened in the way of an almost threatened walk out cY the men employed in that de partment. They are attending strictly to business, and seem to have conli dence in the anticipation that since the officials have been apprised of their condition, that the officials will do all in their power to relieve the distress, and bring about a harmonious reeling again between the men and the com pany. Xo men quit yesterday in the car sheds, which is an exceptional thing, considering that for nearly every day of the past two weeks on an average of half a dozen men have called for their time. This carries out the idea further that the men believe that the officials will meet them half way, in the proposition to give them a new sche dule, and adjust the several little dif ferences which exist. The men seem perfectly willing to let the matter rest with the committee which was appoint ed to straighten out the bad places with the officials. The men do not oppose the piece work system as a system, for as has been said before, they are willing to earn their money under piece work as well as by the day, provided they can make good fair living wages. There has been a tendency in many of the shops where the piece work system of working is in operation, to cut the wages down lower and lower, as the facilities became bet ter and the men were kept on about the same wages, although doing more work. "If the Santa Fe company should make out a fair scale of wages." said a shopman this morning, "and they would assure the men that this sched ule would not be cut down, and the fa cilities would be arranged so thai ma terial would be plentiful, then there is no doubt that the piece work system would be a good system to work under, and would not only give satisfaction to the company but would also be satis factory to the workmen. One of the things" which is worrying the men. is the fact that they believe that even af ter a scale of wages is established, that it will be slowly cut down, as the men begin to make better wages, by becom ing more proficient in the piece work system." Theer are several irregularities in the piece work system and one of these is that where a gang of four men, for in stance, are working on a car and spend 40 hours in the work, then each man gets credit for 10 hours' work, and shares equally in the amount paid for the work. This places each man on the same footing, and if there should be a slow workman on the gang he receives as much for his work by the piece work system as do his co-workers on the gang who have to work harder to make i wages. A slow man of this kind must be got ten rid of. but how to do it is a ques tion. If he is discharged, then a green man is generally put m his place, and for some time the same irregularity of I the division of the work goes on the j same as before. This green man works the same hardship until he is broken in I and the other men have to practically carry him along. It is well in the establishment of the piece work system in the shops here i that the company has not given the men an overdose of it. There is little doubt but that if the system had been put into operation into all the depart ments at once, that today the shops would be very much depopulated on ac count of it. The action of the men in the car sheds and the sympathy which exists for them, from all the other de partments and the different labor unions represented in the shops prove this. The system will probably not be introduced into any of the other de partments until the kinks are straight ened out in the car sheds. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mormons and Mormonism was the subject which was thoroughly discussed at the regular December meeting of the City Federation Thursday after noon at Lincoln Post hall. The diseus i sion was led by Mrs. T. F. Oarver. who I was followed by Mrs. D. C. Tillotson and Mrs. H. W. Roby: all were very much in earnest and left not a shadow of doubt in the minds of their hearers as to their opinions on the subject. In closing Mrs. Roby said: "If we find that congress is dallying with the question. I shall be the first. Madam President, to move that the Federation appropriate five hundred dollars to send the best legal talent in Topeka to Salt Lake City to secure the convic tion of Mr. RAberts. When we can re inforce our petitions with a judgment of the courts, they will be irresistible, and Brigham Roberts will no longer in sult the Christian women of the United States by sitting in the councils of the i nation." As a preliminary to the discussion of Mormonism, a realistic story of Mor mon life, entitled. "A True Mormon Story." which was written by Mrs. J. K. Hudson, was read by her daughter, Mrs. Dell Keizer. This is the first of a j series of articles written by Mrs. Hud son which will appear in Lippincott's Magazine, and it was through the kind- Ine'ss of her publishers that the Federa tion was permitted to hear it. The only business of the afternoon SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY SAUTRDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY Shaw Knit Hose. Silkene Initial Bys' Blact Men's Oxford roliara Men's SI. 50 Men's Flannel Fine Satine 4 pairs for Handkerchiefs, Hose. Mufflers, unais Dress Gloves, Night Eobes, Night Shirts, 50c 3for25c 8c. 25c. 3 for 25c $1.25. 45c $1.00 1 -5 Handsomest Line of s House Coats AXD BaJi Robes.

was a motion made by Mrs. J. D. Mc Farland that a list of all of the char itable organizations and their members be obtained by the recording secretary and sent to each federated club, in or der that they may help along the work either as a club or individually. An original poem entitled "The Knitter's Korntall," was read by Mrs. T. J. Kel lam. The music added much to the pleas ure of the ladies; Miss Charlotte Park hurst played a piano solo and Mrs. (leorge W. Parkhurst and her sister, Mrs. J. M. Stevenson of Kansas City, sang a duet,"Estudiantina," by Locmoe. Mrs. C. J. Smith sang a solo, one of her own compositions, "Alone." the words by Mrs. C. S. Baker; Miss Pearlade Prescott played a violin obligato and Miss Eleanor Work accompanied her on the piano. The Ralston club served refreshments at the close of the programme, which would do more to convert subjects to Ralstonism than any number of lec tures. They consisted of Ralston bread and butter, cocoa, cheese, and a punch bowl of distilled water with a cake of ice floating in it was an attractive fea ture. An Informal Party. Mrs. Armin A. Weiskirch entertain ed charmingly Thursday afternoon at her home in Potwin complimentary to Mrs. .Louis Wolff of Indianapolis. In diana. The rooms were very prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers. Tlie dining room was especially artis tic. In tiie center of. the long table ar ranged for fourteen, was a square mir ror containing a huge Venetian vase of ferns, sun set and bride's roses, grace ful strands of asparagus fern were caught at the chandelier and carried to the four corners of the room making a very pretty effect. The guests present were Mrs. Wolff, Mrs. Alfred Vance. Mrs. Albrecht Mar burg, Mrs. A. Zahner,, Mrs. A. D. Gray, Mrs. Larimer, Mrs. E. H. Crosby, Mrs. James A. Troutman, Mrs. Charles Bol mar, Mrs. Louis Jansen, Mrs. Safford of Chicago. Mrs. Frank Willard and Mrs. J. W. F. Hughes. The Chancel Chapter Tea. The first Chancel Chapter tea was given Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. David Palmer on West Tenth street and was a very successful affair. The rooms were tastefully dec orated with ferns and cut flowers and two dainty little tea tables were pre sided over by Miss Mame Hnrton and Miss Ray Martin. Music by Miss Bessie West and Miss Myrtle Jetmore was much enjoyed by the guests. About fifty ladies were pn'esent during the afternoon. The date for the next tea has not yet been set. The Commisceo Club Party. One of the most enjoyable dancing party of the series being given by the Commisceo club took place Thursday evening at Hudson's hall: the next one will be given December 28. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Xew man. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Seid fried. Dr. and Mrs. F. O. Burkett, Miss Alma Menard, Miss Pauline Maier.Miss Katherine Ernich. Miss Edna Millice, Miss Emma McMuIlen. Miss Leona Sage, Miss Grace Xorris, Miss Jessie Marsh. Miss Xellie Xevill, Miss Lulu Fordyce, Miss Josephine VanAmburg, Miss Floe Curry, Miss Mabel Stude vant.Miss Le'.a Hord.Miss Eda Smytho, Miss Venice Whitney. Mr. Cephas Win gett, Mr. Al D. Wick. Mr. Jack Mercer, Mr. Max Maier. Mr. Charles Decker, Mr Webb Stevenson, Mr. Glen Hat field, Mr. Fred S. Hale, Mr. P.. M. He bard. Mr. L. C. White, Mr. John Bu chanan, Mr. John Green, Mr. W. D. Goodwin, Mr. Fred Glick. Mr. Ed Ar nold, Mr. Morris Stevenson. Mr. Tom Whitmer, Mr. Xewton Alden, Mr. Chas. Smith and Mr. C. D. Hudson. Notes and Personal Mention. Courtney-Baxter are selling trimmed hats at cost. 716 Kansas avenue. Miss Bessie Stewart has issued invi tations for a card party. Friday after noon, December 1, complimentary to Miss Margaret Bear. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Davis left Thurs day for their home in Galesburg, 111., after a several days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Davis and family. Mrs. Fred Oliver and children are vis iting in Kansas City, Mo., for two weeks. Mrs. A. L. Williams entertained in fomaily Thursday afternoon compli mentarv to Mrs. Jarrell of Atchison. Miss A. Findlay left Thursday for a two weeks' visit in Chicago with rela tives. The Social Hour club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L. Chase on Tyler street: the next meet ing will be held. Tuesday. December 19, with Mrs. E. Horn at 222 Polk street. Mrs. John Dudley entertained a few of ner friends infomally Wednesday af ternoon in honor of Mrs. A. M. Calla ham who leaves Sunday for Mexico. A delicious two course luncheon was served and the afternoon was delight fully spent by Mrs. Callaham, Mrs. Harry Miller of ElDorado, Mrs. J. K. Trueblood, Mrs. W. F. Schoch, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. J. P. Farnsworth, Mrs. G. O. Wilmarth. Mrs. E. W. Poindexter, Mrs. John Sargent and Miss Bates. Engraved or printed cards and wed ding initations. Adams Brothers. The Elmwood club nouse is rapidly becoming a popular resort with the members. Wednesday evening they play whist. Friday high five and Satur day evening is devoted to dancing. Mrs. Ross Burns is quite ill at her home on Harrison street. ilis. W. W. Kitchen will entertain MEN'S and BOYS' FIXE SWEATERS i i the members of the Western Sorosis Saturday afternoon at her home in Potwin. Mrs. Clyde Miller has returned to her home in Osage City after spending a few days in Topeka. Mrs. A. H. Vance entertained the Chaldean club and a few other friends very pleasantly last Monday in honor of Mrs. Louis Wolff or Indianapolis, a former member of the club. Mrs. H. II. McClellan of St. Marys shopped in the city Thursday and Fri day. Mr. A. P. Morison left yesterday for Chicago after a short visit to his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Morison of 520 Clay street. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Garvey have re turned from Kansas City. Mrs. John C. Heberer will give an at home to about a hundred of her friends Thursday evening, December 14. M. S. Hoover has returned from Law rence. Mrs. A. Bergen has returned from St. Louis where she was called by the death of her mother. Grace Cathedral Guild will hold their sale of fancy articles and dressed dolls at 703 Kan. ave., tomorrow December 9. FRANCIS WILSON HERE. Comic Opera Star Contracts to Visit Topeka. Topeka theater-goers will have the opportunity of seeing Francis Wilson, the comic opera, comedian, and his company in the new comic opera "Cyr ano de Bergerac." Wilson and his company has been booked for the Crawford theater on February 4, and as it has been several years since the comedian was here, the booking will probably stand. The opera is a musi cal travesty on the play of the same name, and has proven a big success for the diminutive comedian. Manager King of the Grand Opera house has received a consignment of press matter for "The Ameer." the new comic opera in which Frank Dan iels is appearing this season, but this is the only intimation that the opera may come to Topeka. X'o word has been received in reference to the en gagement. Earlier in the season it was stated that Daniels would not visit To peka this year. The bookings for the Crawford thea ter for the month of January include four prominent successes. They are "Because She Loved Him So," Hoyt's "A Stranger in Xew York," "At the White Horse Tavern," and "Zaza," and of the number "A Stranger in Xew York" is the only one that has visited Topeka before. Following Morrison's "Faust" at the Crawfoi'd theater Christmas, the at tractions now booked are the follow ing: Sweeney's Minstrels, December 6: "My Friend from India," December 2S; "Because She Loved Him So," January 2; Seth Haskins, January 3: "A Bunch of Keys," January 8; Delia Pringle Repertoire company, January 8. 9 and 10; Williams and Walker in "The Pol icy Players." January 16; Leroy and Millaird. Minstrels, January 19; "The Bowery After Dark," January 22; "Too Much Money, January 24; "A Stranger in Xew York," January 26; "The Widow Brown." January 27; "At the White Horse Tavern," January 29; "Zaza," January 31. Arrangements are being made for the appearance of a superior vaudeville company at the Crawford theater for a matinee and night performance Xew Y'ears. The bookings for the theater for February include Sol Smith Russell in "Hon. John Grigsby," the piece in which the comedian was seen here last season. Conservatives Win in Manitoba Winnipeg, Dec. 8. Elections for the provincial legislature were held throughout the province of Manitoba yesterday. Early today the returns show the election of twenty-one conser vatives and sixteen Liberals. The Lib eral party, under Hon. Thomas Green way's leadership has been in power for many years, and the result yesterday is a surprising turn-over. The Conserva tives have as their leader Huzh John Mac-Donald, son of the late Sir John MacDonald, for many years premier of Canada. Miners' Wag Advanced. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 8. The Uni ted Mine Workers have received notice of an advance of lri per cent in wages in the Fairmount, W. Va., coal region by two of the largest operators in the state. This is the second increase with in three months. Other West Virginia operators, it is said will follow. Glass Trust Declares War. Pittsburg. Dec. 8. The Chronicle Telegraph says this afternoon: "The American Window Glass company is reported to have made a cut of 33 1-3 per cent in the price of all window glass, effective last Wednesday, and to have ordered fires lighted in all its factories, the purpose being; to resume operations about January 1. This move is considered a declaration of war on the independent manufacturers." IKOXQUILL 10 cent Cigars. I WE WILL Vci-y interesting news von in WAIT IT WIIX PAY YOU. 619 Jackson Street. One door south of Grand Opera House. SUCCESSOR TO Kellam Book and Stationery Co. Wall Paper Dept. We bought the complete stock, and have added a large line of New Patterns. I Exclusive Wall COMPETENT SAYS IT'S SMALLPOX. Topeka Barber a Victim, Ac cording to Dr. Lewis. Roy Hammond, a barber residing at 614 Hancock street, was attacked by the disease now prevalent in Topeka a few days ago, and his condition rapidly grew more serious. Today Dr. J. B. Lewis was called in as consulting phy sician, and at once declared the case to be one of smallpox. Dr. Lewis says the symptoms are those of smallpox beyond a doubt. One or more new cases of the disease are reported to the health authorities practically every day. However, fumi gations are going on almost daily as the majority of the cases are mild in form. It is now generally conceded among the experienced physicians of the city that the disease now prevalent is a mild form of smallpox. Law Got This One. Hagerstown, Mi, Dec. 8. Samuel Johnson, colored, aged 22, was hanged in the jail yard here today for criminal assault. The drop fell at 1:23 p. m. and Johnson was pronounced dead 11 min utes later. The crime for which John son suffered the death penalty was a criminal assault in July last upon Annie Kerfoot, the 14-year-old daugh ter of a farmer living a few miles from Hagerstown. The negro was tried in August, convicted and sentenced to be hanged under the law which makes his offense a capital crime in this state. Higher Wages in Georgia. Augusta. Ga,, Dec. 8. At a meeting of the mill managers of the Augusta Manufacturers' association today the association increased the wages of op eratives 10 per cent, the new schedule to take effect January 1. The advance will affect nearly 8.000 operatives. LOCAL MENTION. Attend the opening of Miss Fay Shreve's dancing academy for children at Harmony hall, Saturday afternoon at 2 p. m. W. L. Sherburn, the private of the Twentieth Kansas who came home sick with dysentery, is still dangerously ill at 1016 Western avenue. Merton Taylor, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Moore, died Thurs day. The funeral will be held from the residence of M. A. Scott. 1411 West Tenth avenue at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. R. F. Jacobs who lives near Highland Park has submitted samples of his corn to the Topeka Commercial club. The corn is what is called "Gold Mine" and according to Mr. Jacobs it is more pro lific than most gold mines. The 25 ears submitted weigh 24 pounds. The work on the sewer is progressing finely. The advance work is now be tween Quincy street and the avenue. As Kistler street has not been opened up from Monroe street to the avenue, and this part can not be reached by laterals through alleys, a lateral will be extended north on Quincy street. IROXQUILL 10 cent Cigars. Amonlo Benzilene Soap; try it. Handsomest Line of Pa jamas, House Kol)es, Etc. HAVE SOME about WALL PAPER for a few davs. i o Paper House WORKMEN. NOItTH TOPEKA. Items Intended for this column. shouM be left with the Kimball Printing com pany. 835 Kansas avenue. Special hat sale at Mrs. Courtney's for the next 30 days. Mr. and Mrs. George Heyden have re turned from their trip to Kansas City. Buy your Christmas presents now be fore the stock is picked over. COSTLEY POST. Misses Hattie and Laura Morgan left today for Emporia where they will be the gueists of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wis meyer and family over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Parkhurst and family moved yesterday from 1033 Cen tral avenue to Topeka avenue near Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. George Risen will 1-ave the last of the week for Ohio. Mrs. Risen wiil remain all winter, but Mr. Risen will return after Christmas The Ladies' Guild of the Church of the Good Shepherd are planning to fcive an entertainment soon. C. Kaser, who lias been seriously ill. is now much better, and expects to be able to be down town tomorrow. The Ladies' Duplicate Whist club will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. K. U. Small, 829 Jackson street. Mrs. W. B. Hutchinson and little son. Robert, will return this evening from u visit of three weeks to relatives in St. Louis. Mr. J. W. Lutes of S24 Morris ave nue, Lowman Hill; formerly of Xorth Topeka, is very ill. His condition is considered serious. The M. W. of A., camp 1243, elected the following officers last evening: C. A. Starbird, V. C. D. B. Fink, W. A.; J. B. Jeffers, clerk; F. J. Green way, escort; It. C. C'ashner, watchman: 1. Gray, sentry; A. S. Curry, manager. Physicians, Doctors O. P. Davis and Warriner. The position of banker will not be filled until next week. Mrs. Russell Barber, Mrs. James Bell and Mrs. William Van Ness, assisted by Mrs. Barber's sister. Miss Marni Carey, entertained the ladies of the Xeedie Ten and their husbands at a very delightful party last evening at the home of Mrs. Barber. When the ladies of the "Ten" entertain sorneAhing out of the ordinary may be expected, and the guests last evening were not disappointed. Mrs. Barber's pretty home was decorated to repreent Gar field park. From the chandeliers in the parlors long ropes of evergreen were hung extending to the corners of the rooms, and suspended from the ever greens were many Japanese lanterns, varying in size from the largejst to the very smallest. Such signs as "Keep ofr the grass," "Look out for the bears" "Don't play with the monkeys" afforded a great deal of amusement, especially as when one entered the monkey cage he beheld his own reflection in a large mirror. Supper was served in the din ing room in true picnic style, the table cloth being spread on the floor, and the guests seated around on cushions en joyed this unique feature of the enter tainment. During the eevning Mr. Wil liam Van Ness and Miss Mamie Carey favored the company with several musical selections. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Car son, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barber, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carey, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hol man. Judge and Mrs. L. S. Dolman, Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Lyon. Dr. and Mrs. War riner, Mr. and Mrs. William Van Xes Mrs. Maud Irons and Miss Mamie Carey.

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER S, 1899. i rj"3 1 -tc PR U till a fa 3 lia fll f s! H m II flit tt Law w L- A Home Treatment for Blood and Slcin Diseases. Eczema, Fimplea, Scrofula, Blood Poison, cancer, Kidney Trouble. Gat rid of ih? Bad R!ood Iq yonr system and yu ret rid of the- Oiaoasei. That is what i ethnic b.ood naim u. a. B. does lor you ana 7 it cures wnen alt ctse raus. wiooa t5.ii in literally arivi the poiiotied, d ceased mat ter out of the blood, bone. A tf in. the cur- f -yv same time pro- constitutional eft wet. buildiDS up the broken doWD COUJtlllU- tioa. 1 hat otptt sufferer may test its won derful curaLlve Ertema on Child's face powers, a sam- Bosanic Wood KaimiB.B.B.) pie bottle will cures this itching;, scaly dis- be sent. frf etue In old or joung. Eczema of charee. aad is caused by Bad B.ood beoce prepaid, toaay only li. B. 11. oures to stay oca who writes cured. fur it. Ibis in a liberal o f f e r. to prove at our expense that B. B. B. cures a i Blood and bkin ls- Thousands upon thou sands hare been cured, tven after bcroiulous. Cacerns fa.ing Seres are cured by M. B. H. doctors and ail other remedies bad utterly fade. EFFECTS OF BAD BLOOD. If you have old, persistant sores, pim ples, dietresslnir eruptions of the skin, painful sores on h.tnis. arms, or legs, inching- sensation. Irritating s'nin troubles, e:ma, scrofioa, ulcers. Hiood Poison, lever pres. boils, painful swellings, sores in throat or mcuth. rheumatism, face covered with little sores, cancer or any bl-:od taint then give B. B. B. a trial, bacauae B. B. B. Botanic Blood B. Min ts made for Just sarh rases, and it cures, to ;ay cured, all stubborn blood diseicses. That distressing at'iliction. Kczema. is al ways cured hy the use of two to six bot tles. CANCER. Deadly Canc.r of the face. neck. logs, breast, lip. eating cancer or Sores, cured by B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm. B. B. B. cures by driving the deadly. virulent poison, which causes cancer, out of the blood. This is the only cure, and B. B. B. is the only rente. iy that can do this. B. li. B. tested for 2V yars. Patients cured by B. B. B. ix) years ago are well and bappy today. Iarge bottles for sale by JSwiit &r Hol'day L'rug Co.. 523 Kansas eve., and RL,wiey Pnow.SuO Kansas ave., Topeka. and aii druggists for 51.00 or 6 bottles tfail treatment) uo. Be sure jour drugg:at sel.s you BOTANIC BLOOD rALM. For sample bottle address Blood I.aju Co.. 87 Mitchell St.. Atlanta. la., and a trial bottte and medical book will b sent, all charges prepaid. Describe your trouble ajid w will include free medical advice. Pensions For Kansans. Washington. Dec. 8. Pensions have ben granted as follows: original Jasper Hearin, Council drovf. $6. Additional Thomas H. Kear, "Wino na. $4 to $11'. Increase Sherman Kirk. Athol, $8 to flO; En os A. Woods. Lincoln, SS to $1:1; Henry Piele, Wichita, $17 to $30; Caleb Paker. .Neosho Palls, Ss to $10; Benja min H. Bacon. Fact, to $10; Cleorge K. Rugbee, Wilder, $6 to $S. Original Widows, etc. Annie Bessey, Kiotaze, $12. Original Widows Special Accd, Nov. 22 Sarah K. Delong. Troy, $8. Fear the Smallpox. Lawrence, Dec. 8. By order of the board of education the school children of the city have been directed to be vaccinated before Monday morning. This was taken as a precautionary measure on account of the five small pox cases that exist in Xorth Law rence. It is a wonder the women want to go to heaven: every man there is sur rounded by women a hundred deep now, and more women coming. Are you using Amonio Benzilene? Oh, the Pain of Rheumatism! Rheumatism often causes the most intense suffering. Man j have for years vainly sought relief from this disabling disease, and are to-day worse off than ever. Eheumatism is a blood disease, and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be cause it is the only remedy which can reach such deep-seated diseases. A few years Ago I w3 taken with inflam matory Rbfu;naTiTTi. -whicb became so intense lot 1 wai lor weeks enable to walk. 1 tried jT several pron: nent physi- 'l cians and toi their trat- T r V mnt faithfu.lT. but was p una lie to F"ttaeRi!rhtest C J relief. la fact, my condi- f- i tiOQ geeined to erow W worse, the disease spread fvn over m y en ti re body, and w Ji J from November to March. j I suffered acotir. I tried "X. miadt Dmtent medicine. but none re! it-red me. the advice of a friead I tieelaed to trr S. i 3. S. Before Rllowmji ma to take it. howeyer. mr guardian, who wa a cbemis:, analyzed the remedv, and rEanced it free from potash or mercury. I felt so rnucb. better after ttfcinf? two bottlos that I Aontiaued tha remedy, and la two muBths I was cared completely. 1 ho cun was permanen t, or I have BCTer Pint fcsd a tonch f Rheumatism thouH Eianj Vme expoaed to damp and cold weather. ElliNO M. TlFPKUt S711 Powelton Arenoe, l'uilad; phia. Don't sufTerlonger with Kheimatism. Throw aside your oils and liniments, as they can not reach your trouble. Don't experiment with doctors their potash and mercury will add to your disability and completely destroy your digestion. For I31rvl yn cure perfectly and permanently. It ia guaranteed purely Tegetable, and contains no potoh, mercury or other mineral. Books mailed free by Swift Bpecific Co., Atlanta, Ga, KA11SASJEWS. A Lanrence Woman Sues a Liquor Dealer. Claims Damages For Her Hus band's Ruination. SOLD HIM WHISKEY. CoffeyTille to Hare a Splendid New Hospital. Stockholders Are the Citj's Leading Physicians. Lawrence, Dec. 8. Mrs. Hulda Mid (lleton has brought suit in the district court against E. Putze asking- damages for the it-suits of liquor sold her hus iiand. This is the first suit of the kind that has ever been brought in this city but it is clearly under the statutes. Frank Middleton is the man who bought the whisky and to this his wife attributes the ruin of their home. He became a common drunkard and the petition recites that Putze is responsi ble for It. THE SHORT CHANGE ACT. Cause of the Dismissal of a News Agent Prom the Katy Service. Parsons, Dec. 8. J. H. Harris, a news agent on the M., K. T. railroad, at tempted to short change a passenger on the "Katy flyer" Monday evening south of Parsons. A passenger from Texas had purchased something of the news agent and tendered a one hun dred dollar bill in payment. In making the change the news agent held out ten dollars and refused to make it good. Special Agent Plant of the "Katy" was on the train at the time and the matter was referred to him. He took the news agent in hand and made him admit that he had beaten the passen ger out of the ten dollars which was refunded. hen the train arrived in Parsons Harris was pulled off and dis charged from the service of the Union INews company. FEWER C. A. R. POST& Those of Republic County to Be Con solidated Into One Organization. Belleville, Dec. 8. There is a move ment on foot here among the old army comrades, which is being energetically canvassed in all portions of Republic county, to consolidate the O. A. K. posts of the country into one organization and all become members of the John Brown G. A. K. post of Belleville. A few years ago there were seven flourishing posts in the county, and now there are three. The preliminary step toward this consolidation was tak en in Belleville, at which there was present about 200 old comrades and their wives. It is proposed to meet once a month in Belleville and serve dinner. The matter will come up for final action soon. NOTED POULTRY EXHIBIT. Seventh Annual Meeting at Belle villa Proves a Success. Belleville, Dec. 8. The seventh an nual meeting and poultry exhibit of the Kepublic County Poultry association is a great success. L. P. Harris, of Pal myra, Neb., judge of the exhibits, is here. The officers of the association are: H. W. Yowell. president; M. L. Canfield, vice president; O. C. Emery, secretary and treasurer, and B. P. Car son, superintendent. The exhibits are unusually large, be ing the best in any year since the or ganization. Smith county has no less than fifteen pens of poultry, whiie Washington county has no less than ten pens. Kepublic county has no less than twenty-five exhibitors, .with from three to five pens each. Jewell and Cloud counties make exhibits, while there are a few exhibitors from Nebraska. JOINTS DRIVEN OUT. City Council of Almena Takes Decisive Action. Almena. Dec. S By action of our city council, the matter of joints for Almena is a thing of the past. A reward of fifty dollars is offered for every conviction of selling Intoxicating liquors contrary to law in the town. Be sides the city treasury has ample funds to prosecut the jointists. This action is due to Almer.a's mayor, A. Neiswanger, and his action is endorsed by the peo ple of the community. BUBAL MAIL DELIVERY. New Route to Be Established In Atchison County. Atchison. Dec. 8. Rural mail deliv ery will be established out of Effing ham, this county, about the first of th year. The route, which lies south of Ktfingham. will reach 200 families in Benton and Centre township and, after the establishment of the service, they will receive their daily mail. The route is about 23 miles in length. A carrier and substitute will be appointed, and the carrier will receive $t;oo a year. lie will carry a small stock of stamps and money order blanks and will be a sort of a traveling postflice. The postoflice at Todd. Atchison coun ty, will be abolished by the Effingham route. KILLED IN PLAY. Small Boy Aims an "Empty" Gun at His Brother "With Fatal Results. Williamsburg, Dec. S. Leonard Mil ler of this city was unintentionally shot by his brother, Roy. last evening about 5 o'clock. The boys were play ing in the house, using an old musket in their play. The older brother pick ed up the weapon, placed a cap on the gun and pulled the trigger, aiming to only frighten his brother. The gun, however, had been loaded and when the cup was fired the pnntpnr of ivi load struck the boy in the back, glanc ing upward, instant death resulted. COFFEYVILLE HOSPITAL. Stockholders Are Seven of the City's Leading Physicians. Coffeyville. Dec. 8. In a very short time, Coffeyville will have a first-class modern hospital for the treatment of any one needing hospital services. This was determined this week when seven of the leading physicians of Coffeyville organized the Good Samaritan Hospital association. The stockholders of the as sociation are: Drs. T. C. Frazier, W. C. Hail. J. W. Ryan, W. T. Shipp' w! II. Wells. J. A. Wood and G. J. Tall man. The present cash capital of the association is $1,000. paid up. The building used will be the Detre house In the south part of the city, purchased by Dr. W. C. Hall. The Tt e m em d o us -tt -k -c -tt -tt -tt -tt -K -tt -It -tt -tt -tt -K -tt -tt -tt -tt -tt -tt -tc -tt -tt -tt -It -tt -It -t -K -tt -tt -It -K -It -tt -tt -It -It -It -t -It -tt -It -tt sically, is not for the Prices Unthought o Dry Goods Department. SATURDAY SPECIALS. "VICTTGA CLOTH" A fleece back, twilled cloth, printed in fast colors and elegant designs, suitable for wrappers or street dresses 10c a yard is the Kansas ave, price for this fabric. Our price Saturdaj-, per yard Q3L "AMOSKEAG TEAZLE DOWN" and "ENGLISH FLANNELETTE" The very best brands of Tennis Flannel made 10c is the lowest price these goods sell for elsewhere. Ol Our price Saturday, per yard 03L 36-inch Fine Quality SILKOLINE, in plain or fancy colorings. This cloth brings from 121,so to Idc yard f on Kansas ave. Our price Saturday, per yard. Woven Plaid Dress Goods Plentiful assortment Ap, of styles, good colorings Saturday, per yard S2(- Vig-oureaux Plaids 36-inch, double fold, fleeced Dress Goods 15c-is the bottom ligure for it on Kansas ave. Our price Saturday, per yard 1 2V NOVELTY Dress Goods 32-in. wide and double fold good assortment in mixtures and neat, dainty checks. These have been marked 2oc on Kansas avenue. Q Our price Saturday, per yard r L Yard-wide Worsted Plaid Dress Goods Beautiful QC combinations large assortment- Saturday, yard uwC Child's Fur Sets, Collarette and Muff Ladies' Fur Boas and Collarettes Ladies', Misses and Children's Jackets, Capes and Wraps At ONE-THIRD LESS than Kansas Avenue prices. Ladies' Ready-made House Wrappers, braid AQr trimming, sizes 32 to 44 Saturday K?C Ladies' Ready-made Black Brocade DRESS SKIRTS Lined throughout,, velveteen facing AO Saturday 2fO-- Ladies' Fast Black Satine Shirt WaistsDetach- A 0 able collars, sizes 32 to 44--Saturday SC Our Holiday Goods and Toys now on sale Ladies' TAFFETA SILK, ready-made Petticoats, 5 corded 12 in. flounce, black and colors, GA 7 Saturday Ip.O -It -It -It -It -H -tt -K -tt -tc -It -tc -It -tt -If -It -It -It -tc -tc -It -It -It -It -tc -tc -It -tc -It -It -H -It -H -tc -tc -tc -tc -It -It -It -It -If -K -If -n -It -n -n -It -It -tc -tc -It -tt -tt -It -It -It -It -It SATURDAY IIGHT-After Children's Fleece Lined Union Saturday ISTight Ladies' Fleece Lined Union Suits, all sizes, 0Q Saturday Night bdw Ladies' Hemstiched, Plain White Handkerchiefs, 5 cts. is very cheap for this article 9" Saturday Night, each bv 11.23 value in Ladies' Kid Gloves, black and QFs colors, sizes 534 to 8 Saturday Night, pair l3 Woodbury's Facial Cream, and Woodbury's Face Pow ders Drug- stores sell these preparations for 25c 1 C Saturday Night, CHOICE IOC 2-oz. Screw-top bottle Petroleum Jelly "--5c is Of the regular price--Saturday night uC -It -K -tc KEMPER PAXTONS. building will be remodeled, rearranged and equipped throughout for a first class hospital. m DIES OF THE LOCKJAW. Atchison County Young Woman Suffers From a Nail Wound. Atchison, Dec. 8. Miss Ollie Bilder back.aged 20 years died from tetanus, or lockjaw Wednesday afternoon, at the home of her father, Curt F.ilder back,, near Cummings. Ten days ago the young lady stepped on a nail which penetrated the sole of her shoe and broke the skin of her foot. It appeared insignificant, and noth ing was thought of it until a few days ago when she developed symptoms of lockjaw. A physician was summoned, but she grew rapidly worse. A con sultation was held, and the physicians found it a most extreme case. She was then in convulsions, and her death a question of only a few hours. VETERANS AT EMPORIA. Annual Reunion In Commemoration of Battle of Prairie Grove. Emporia, Dec. 8. The annual reunion of companies C and Y. of the Eleventh Kansas. in commemoration of the battle of PrairieGrove, was held here Thursday. Members were present from all parts of the state and as far away as from California. The battle scarred and battered flag of the regiment was dis played. Also a battle guide on which was inscribed the battles of the Big Blue. West Port and Mound City. The regiment was formerly com manded by Col. Preston B. Plumb, and his widow, and children, Mrs. P. P.. Plumb, Misses Ellen and Mary, were the honored guests of the association. George Plumb, who was a member of company C and wife were also present. A banquet was served at the Mid-Way hotel. Last evening the annual elec tion of officers resulted in Joseph A. Miller being chosen president, and J. A. Kewlin secretary. BOOM FOR MACCABEES. A Blue Rapids Lodge Has a Great Increase In Membership. Blue Rapids. Dec. S The local tent of the Knights of the Maccabees has been on a boom the last two weeks. E. D. Smith, deputy supreme commander, has been working here the last ten days and has secured over fifty recruits. Monday night a reception was tendere Mr. Smith and State Commander March in Odd Fellows hall, over a hundred knights and their ladies were present. A banquet closed the evening. Anti-Toxine Station Successful Caney, Dec. 8. The anti-toxine sta tion which was established a year ago on what is known as the Owens ranch, two miles south of Caney, is proving a success. A large number of horses were secured in that vicinity for inoculation and horses have been shipped into Ca ney by the carload frtn St. Louis. At the laboratory at the station anti-toxine for diphtheria, lockjaw and tuber culosis is manufactured, and is sold to all parts of the country in great quan tities. Emporia Reaching' Out. In the past six months Emporia has made arrangements for a $75,000 court house and a $13,000 school house and a $50,000 Carnegie library. The town is after a $100.0o0 government building and a $5,000 Y. M. C. A. building. To those who hath shall be g.-en. Em poria Gazette. best commercially, and so Always sharing our advantages with customers, we will offer these special AN 6 o'clock. Suits, all sizes, 23c of Men's Suits At NEW ROBERTS' ADDRESS. Mormon Congressman Issues a Manifesto to the Public. Washington. Dec. 8. Brigham H. Roberts, of Ctah, who was not allowed to be sworn in as a representative in congress of that state, has issued an address to the American people. It con tains much that was said by Mr. Rob erts on the floor of the house and Mr. Richardson, who opposed the resolution of Mr. Taylor (O.) After reviewing the facts and proceedings resulting in the appointment of the committee, he says: The member from Utah is not al lowed to take the oath of his office, and a committee is appointed to try him as to hi alleged guilt of the offenses charged. Nay, even more is granted than was asked, at least more than was asked upon the floor of this house. For a hostile committee has been appointed to inquire into the case. Its member ship is made up entirely of those who voted to adopt the method of procedure. No one who voted against it was allow ed to find a place upon that committee; and if the creation of such a tribunal for such a purpose be allowed, there is no reason why the committee should not be made up of members of one po litical faith for the majority may do as it pleases about that. "I ask the American people to stop and think what that may mean to this country in times of high political ex citement and party strife and passion. '"1. A formidable minority in the house may be reduced either to a very insignificant minority, or even blotted out of existence. "2. The representation to which a state is entitled on the floor of the house may be denied to it as in this Utah case for any length of time this committee may elect to deny it such representation. Suppose that in this case the committee shall see proper to proceed with reasonable expedition to consider the questions involved, but what is there to hinder delaying its ac U&M SUBSTITUTE a me Condensed Mi-f( Borden's Condensed MUk Co-, N.Y. iTllMIW I ft IS If it happens that we have been able to buy Fashionable Gar This is 4 time to OVERCOAT SHi! OPPORTUNITY ESS at the begin ning of the season before the advance and you get the benefit you know New Model's methods cash buying and selling makes little, prices one price to all We are showing the best value ever offered in a Dress Overcoat at 15.00. It is an exceptionally fine Kersey, with silk velvet collarSkinner's satin guaranteed sleeve linings, handsomely made, equal to any overcoat sold in the city tor 18.00. if it is not, don't buv ours. $15.00 New Model's Cash price, Some exceptionally strong values in a Black or Blue Black All-Wool Kersey--neatly made, well finished a fit guaran teed or no sale. These are big values at $10.00, but New Model's cash buying and selling make the price, Men's Suits. Our Leader in Men's Suits is our 10.00 line. You will see better Serges, finer Black Clays, handsomer Cassi meres, and stronger All-wool Meltons at this price HERE than in any store in the city, and everything is marked in plain figures. A child can buy as cheap as a man. That's our wav. Don't miss seeing the best line $10.00 in the world Special Shirt Offer. 20 dozen Stiff Bosom Shirts, all colored, pair of new style link cuffs, stripes up and down or across-- F&Ofk Our 65c quality Tomorrow only at vUw tion under on pretext or another as long as it pleases? It may take a week, a month, or a year to make its inves tigations for it is authorized to send for papers and persons, to examine wit nesses and is not even instructed to re port at as early a date as possible. It can prolong its investigations for two years as well as a month or a year, if it so elects, and meantime deny to a state representation and may defeat al together the expressed will of a people of a state as to their choice of a repre sentative. "If the present Republican' house can thus deprive Utah of her representa tion, there is no reason why it could not deny Virginia hers, even though she has ten representatives for ten representa tives as easily as one can be turned away from the bar of the house and one state as well as another, if a bare ma jority in the house chooses to have it so and if the present Republican house can do this in the case of Utah or Vir ginia, there is no reason why the next Democratic house could not proceed in like manner with representatives from Republican states under this unprece dented rule of procedure. "3. This new precedent also strikes down the constitutional guarantee of a right, to one accused of crime, to a speedy and public trial by an impar tial jury' of the state wherein the crime shall have been committed. The pro position is not to deprive me of my seat in congress by the presentation of records of conviction for crime before courts before which I have been found guilty under the due forms of law. The proposition is to try me before the com mittee of the house, to send for persons and papers, and witnesses to ascertain my guilt or innocence of an allege-1 misdemeanor, reported to have been committed in Utah. It will be useless to deny this statement by saying that in the charge against me. which result ed in the appointment of thi.s extraor dinary committee of investigation, it is said that a transcript of the proceed ings of a court in Utah evidences the fact that the member from Utah plead ed guilty to a misdemeanor in the year 1SS9 twelve years ago and when Utah was a territory. Whatever political dis abilities were created by that event were removed by the sovereign state of Utah when, in the adoption of her state constitution in ISfto.she by her sovereign power declared what should be the qualifications of her electorate and I possess them all. And this side of the enabling act and the admission of Utah I am at the defiance of my ene mies to produce any court record of conviction for crime, or at any time since the misdemeanor of 1889, and the house has no right to proceed on other evidence that such court records. "I deny the existence of the lawful power of the house to prevent me from being sworn in on the presentation of the same evidence of prima facie right upon which others are atlmitted to membership. "I deny the right of the house of rep resentatives to resolve itself into the justice of the peace court to try me for a. misdemeanor, alleged to have been committed, in order to find grounds of expulsion or exclusion from the high office to which I was elected. "I deny its right to confer any such power upon its committee. "If I were guilty of the misdemeanor charged, even flagrantly so here in the capital I could not even be arrested for the offense so slight is it considered under the law. The constitution gives the members of congress immunity from arrest for misdemeanors, except for breach of the peace, and yet for an alleged misdemeanor for which I could not be arrested while in attendance upon the bouse or while pninp- tr nr fr-om it I am deprived of the right to take the 1 good buv Misses' Kid Lace, coin toe, stock tip, F"oxed Quarters; ail V.U4 r a bum wit fuj iuj U M LJ U U $125 I $110 I 8 Children's good Kid -button or lace, stock tip, solid leather. Sizes St,2 to 11. Solendid value at $1.35. silk fitted; perfect- j ly soua inrougnouL. Good value at $1.50. 1.75 Ladies' fine Kid or button, common sense or coin toe; good $2.00 value. Kvery pair guaran teed heel or spring heel. Men's Veal, lace or congress, splen did medium weight Work Shoe; plain or cap toe; well worth $2.00. Youths' Kangaroo Calf, lace, English back stay, solid leather inner and outer sole a nd coun ter. Sizes VI to 2. 1.39 Ladies' Kid, fox ed, felt lined, bals; turned sole, soft, comfortable shoe for cold weather. 25c Ladies' L a m b s' Wool Soles, heavy fleece. 19t Men's with Overs. Ladies' Cloth 7 button O'Gaiters. SIXTH oath of office; my final right to my seat is in jeopardy; the people of one of the sovereign states is denied representa tion, so long as it shall suit the pur poses of the committee to have it so and the expressed will of the people of a state is in danger of being defeated. "But why this appeal to the American people? Because violence is threatened to the safeguards of your liberties, lie cause the right of the rule of the major ity in one of the sovereign states in the union is being denied. Because the safe guards of the rights and liberties of the individual, and of the states are being knocked down and many of your repre sentatives are too cowardly to even make a protest against such proceedings, be cause they fear they would enilantter their chances for re-election if they voted against the high handed measures now taking place. "It is true that the representative from Utah is a 'Morman' and just now aeainst the Mormon people a wave of popular sentiment, created by falsehood, chiefly by the charge that Utah has broken her compact with the United States in the matter of polygamy; that her people con template the revival of polygamous mar riages: that the seating of Utah's repre sentative would be regarded by her Mor mon population as an endorsement of polygamy, and would be a menace to the American home. Upon my honor as a rep resentative from the state of Utah, a man in whom the state of Utah has reposed their confidence, both non-Mormons as well as Mormons, I solemnlv denv those charges. They are not true. The onlv thing chargeable to some few men in the state of Utah is that they have not deserted the plural wives they married years ago. previous to the settlement of the polygamy question between the gov ernment of the United States and the state of Utah, by which polygamous or plural marriages are forever prohibited in the state o Utah, a penalty affixed by constitutional provision and the whole made unrepealahle without the consent of the United States and the consent of the people of Utah. "Even continuing the relations formed before this settlement of the question, though their disruption was neither demanded by the enabling act, nor con templated In the provisions of the state constitution are under the law a misde meanor and punishable: but it has not been regarded as necessary to good mor als or public policy to prosecute people for this offense and neither by the Re publican party or by iJemoerats has the existence of such relations been consider ed a bar to political preferment until the political and religious enemies of the ptes ent representative from Utah, thought proper to urge them against him. But such men have been elected to offices of high honor in the state of Utah, and others against whom such chareres were made by affidavit were appointed to the federal offices of the state, not withstand ing such objections were weighed against them. "1 submit to you the question whether it is worth while for your representatives in the lower house of congress, to break down the safeguards which protect both the rights of individuals and the Hants of the states and whic menace repre sentative government itself in the states; I ask is it worth while to countenance pro cedure involving dangers herein set forth, in order to reach one man charged with a misdemeanor under the laws of his own state and which is in the eve of the law an offense so sliirht that under the rlshts guaranteed to him and his constituents, he could not be arrested for it while in attendance upon his duties in coneress. "American citizens, it is a 'Mormon' who is the object of the popular clamor today, may it not be the Catholic or the Methodist, or the Free-Thinker, tomor row? If the rights of the representative from Utah and of his state can not be safeguarded by the provision of the con stitution and the laws from the frenzv of popular fury, set on fire by falsehood and distortion, what guarantee have we that any one's rights are secure? And is It true that this mob law by indirection is to reach within what should be the sacred precincts of the house of representatives itself? I shall do all I can to maintain my rights and indirectly yours, too, under the consti tution. I stand alone, save for the very few who gave me their very guarded sup port by voting against the monstrous pro ceedings that prevents me from taking the oath of office. "I am without a dollar at my command ST0RE, The pleasant autumn weather of the past weeks, while highly enjoyable phy 1 T9 prices. It n 11 n Children's Kid. late or button, all leather: sizes Sx2 to 11: neat, service able shie. Regular $1.10 value.

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