The Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas)
April 11, 1898

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FOURTH EDITION. MONDAY EVENING. TOPEKA, KANSAS, APREL. 11, 1898. MONDAY EVENING. f Last Ed t on The State Journal will issue a post script edition still later if the situation should warrant it. (This Edition Contains the President's Message in Full.) CIVIL WAi Is Narrowly Averted in the Spanish Capital. .Revolt is Checked Temporarily by Strong Measures. MOBS IN THE STREETS Shout "Long Live Spain,' "Long Live the Army." Strong Feeling Against the Sa- gasta Government On Account of the Armistice Proclamation. FIRE IS SMOULDERING And is Liable to Break Out at Any Time. Madrid, April 11. About 7 o'clock last night, a boisterous crowd, heated by- wine and the excitement of the bull fight, encountered a general who was wearing a scarf of the national colors. The crowd immediately raised cries of "Viva Espana," "Viva Cuba," and for the moment the situation looked dan gerous, it being feared that some one would raise a. seditious cry. The crowd dissolved however, and the locality soon resumed its ordinary appearance The officer against whom the demon stration was made was General Cas telvi. Bourbon pretender to the throne of France. He was recognized and cheered. The demonstration occurred in front of the presidency and the civil governor went among the crowd, ex erting his personal influence rather than his authority to persuade them to disperse. Similar manifestations took place in several streets. The Puerta Del Sol was densely packed. A large body of police was drawn up" near the hotel De Paris, where the civil governor of Madrid was dining. Occasionally the cry "Vive Espana," was raised and re-echoed by a thousand voices. Senor Aguilera, the civil governor, rushed in to the thickest of the mob, brandishing a stick but hitting nobody. A large crowd continued to parade the Puerta Del Sol crying "Long live Spain," and "Long live the army." The crowd, relying upon the kind heartedness of the governor whom the population of Madrid adores, refused to disperse, and seemed bent on visit ing the military club to make a demon-" stration of sympathy. The authori ties prohibited the formation of groups in iront or the military club, the pres idency, or the American legation. Gen eral eastern was offered at the milita ry club a banner to head the demon stration, but he refused, alleging: that the crowd was composed of the dregs of me city. taeveral of the ring leaders were arrested, the civil governor threatening to call out the civil guards ir tne crowd did not disperse. Demonstrations continued to a late hour in favor of the army and against the government. The demonstrators visited the military club and the of fices of the liberal newspapers. There were numerous arrests and many of the demonstrators were injured. At the Princess theater a spectator shouted "Viva Espana." and the en tire audience arose while the building resounded with frantic cheers. The national anthem was demanded by the people and was played amidst enthus iastic acclamations. Madrid, April 11 The most import ant arrest politically made in connec tion with the demonstrations of yes terday was that of Baron Sangarren, a Carlist leader and former deputy, 'it is reported that the Romerists. Repub licans and Carlists were at the bottom of the manifestation, the Carlists tak ing the principal part. Madrid, April 11. Over 100 arrests were made during the disturbances. Among the persons taken into custody, in addition to Baron Sangarren, were Senor Galvez a former deputy. General Castelvi di Bourbon and many news paper men. The police scattered the crowds who attempted to reform at the Puerto Del Sol, at about midnight. Some persons were injured. The prefect today published a procla mation urging the people to be calm 'and adding that the demonstrations yesterday were instigated by a political party. Quiet prevails this morning but the precautions taken have not been relaxed. SPAIN IS SOU), Declares El Pais in an "Editorial Other Papers Comment. Madrid, April 11. El Pais, Republican, tinder heavy headlines, such as "A Great Betrayal" and "Spain Sold." says: "The present outburts of Spanish indig nation resemble electric discharges. If the government sounds public opinion ii will find this of evil augury and threaten ing, asking who is the Judas if it be one traitor or several who have sold Spain, thinking that the Spaniards are eunuchs. Let them know that he is mistaken El Pais draws a picture of a street group, gathered abut an orator har anguing them, their passions purging: some one raises a cry of "Viva Espana," the flag is produced and the enthusiastic multitude follows it. "Whither, who knows?" says El Pais: and answers,"Per haps to settle accounts with the betrayers of Spain's honor." nl Globo devotes its leading editorial to lulling the nation that tne government has carried out Spain's wishes under the circumstances, yielding only to the voice or united burope, ana not to the United States. It says: "Europe will now support Spain should me unnea estates continue to aid tne in surrection. Spain is stronger than ever." -fc-i i-iiberal, in a highly significant ar ticle says: "The government has signed a blank form which others will fill up. Spain yielded everything to the voice of Eur ope, yet the via crucis (way to the cross), is only beginning. The collective note shows that Spain's surrender will serve as the basis of negotiations, whence will issue the necessary guar antees for the re-establishment of nor mality in Cuba." El Liberal plaintively says it is im possible for Spain to avoid a "feeling of deadly sadness." Still it advises the people to remain quiet as "perhaps Europe may exact concessions from America and also any way defer the reckoning day." El Imparcial, Independent, severely slashes the government for after boast ing that it would not grant an unsolic ited truce to the rebels, "yielding to brute force what it refused to yield to the moral influence and fatherly coun sels of the pope." "We do not know a foreigner's opin ion of the government's surrender,"says El Imparcial, "but the bourse salutes it with a rise. With the deepest sadness, before the manifest incapacity of the present government, and remembering also that international peace is highly in danger we today proclaim the fol lowing conditions as necessary for hon or: 'A 20 days' truce for the rebels' submission, and the concentration of our naval force at Cuba. If the truce lapses without result, then ceaseless war against the rebels and against the United States.' A SUMMARY. The president's message (published in full in this issue) asks congress to au thorize the president to take measures to secure termination of hostilities in Cuba and to secure the establishment of a stable government there and to use the military and naval forces of the United States, as may be necessary, for those purposes. The president says the only hope of relief from a condition which can no longer be endured, is the enforced pacification of the island. The issue is now with congress, and he awaits its action, standing prepared to carry out every obligation imposed on him by the constitution. Spain's decree for a suspension of hostilities is sub mitted to congress for just and careful attention, with the observation that if the measure attains a successful result, "then our aspirations as a peace loving people will be realized. If it fails, it will be only another justification for our contemplated action." The Maine in cident figures prominently in the mes sage. The president argues that the wreck: of the -Maine in Havana harbor shows that Spain is not able to guaran tee security to foreign vessels. Spain has disavowed any connection with that disaster and has offered to submit to arbitration all the differences which may arise from that affair. FLOWERS FOR LEE. Pathway of the Consul General Through Georgia a String of Receptions. Atlanta, Ga., April 11. Every Georgia town through which Gen. Fitzhugh Lee will pass on his way to Washington will vie with its neighbor in preparing a demonstration for the popular consular general. The idea originated with the Virginia Society of Atlanta, and found ready echo with the military and civic tjrgan- izatkvn. President Courtney of the Vir ginia' Society has wired Gen. Lee as follows: "The Virginia Society expresses its most profound regard and sincere con gratulations to you and yours and ex tends a cordial invitation to the hearts and homes of its members. Please give us an opportunity to shake hands with you on your way to Washington via At lanta." The members of this society, accom panied by a large number of the most prominent people of Atlanta and a de tachment of the local militia, will ac cord Lee an enthusiastic reception and his stay here will be made as pleasant as the limited time will permit. The preparations which have been made at Waycross, Ga., are a fair indi cation of the plans which other Georgia towns have adopted. Capt. O'Brien of the Waycross rifles has charge of the demonstration and his men, in full dress uniform, will wel come Gen. Lee tp the state. Confeder ate veterans and their sons will be pres ent and the ladies of the town have pro vided a supply of flowers which the school children of the place will present to Gen. Lee as they pass in review be fore him. Salutes will be fired on his entering and leaving Waycross. Speeches will be made at every stop ping place, thanking Gen. Lee for his thoroughly American course in his deal ings with the Spanish, and efforts will probably be made to induce him to per mit his name to be used in a petition to the war department to immediately place him in command of the field forces to invade Cuba. WOODFORD TO LEAVE. Reported in Madrid That He Will Depart Today. Madrid, April 11. It is said the United States minister, Stewart L. Woodford, leaves Madrid today. It is further alleged that he will be accompanied to the fron tier by an escort of gendarmes. Although the newspapers insist that General Woodford will leave Madrid to day, the United States minister has not yet taken any steps in that direction. GETTING IN LINE. Senate Committee Preparing to Adopt the President's Recommendation. Washington, April 11. The committee on foreign relations is still somewhat un decided upon the exact form of the reso lution to be reported and may not come to a definite conclusion before tomorrow as to its precise wording. It now looks as (Continued on Sixth Page..) President's Message Congress Today Authority TO INTERVENE IN For the Purpose of the Message Does Not Ask for the Recognition or Cuban Deferring That Matter Until of People Throng the Capitol to Hear the Message. Washington, April 11. The president today sent the following message to the congress of the United States: Obedient to that precept of the con stitution which commands the president to give from time to time to congress information regarding the state of the union and to recommend to their con sideration such measures as he shall Judge necessary and expedient, it be comes my duty now to address your t body with regard to the grave crisis that has arisen in the relations of the United States to Spain by reason of the warfare that for more than three years has raged in the neighboring island of Cuba. I do so because of the intimate con nection of the Cuban question with the state of our own union and the grave relation the course which is now in cumbent upon the nation to adopt.must needs bear to the traditional policy of our government if it is to accord with the precepts laid down by the founders of the republic and religiously observed by succeeding administrations to the present day. The present revolution is but the suc cessor of other similar insurrections, which have occurred in Cuba against the dominion of Spain, extending over a period of nearly half a century, each of which, during its progress, has sub jected the United States to great effort and expense in enforcing its neutrality laws, caused enormous losses to the American trade and commerce, caused irritation, annoyance and disturbance among our citizens and by the exercise of cruel, barbarous and uncivilized practices of warfare, shocked the sen sibilities and offended the humane sym pathies of our people. Since the present revolution began, in February, 1895, this country has seen the fertile domain at our threshhold ravaged by fire and sword in the course of a struggle unequalled in the history of the island and barely paral leled as to the number of the combat ants and the bitterness of the contest by any revolution of modern times, where a dependent people striving to be free have been opposed by the power of the sovereign state. Our people have beheld a once pros perous community, reduced to compara tive- want, its commerce virtually par alyzed, its exceptional productiveness diminished, its fields laid waste.its mills in ruin and its people perishing by tens of thousands from hunger and destitu tion. We have found ourselves constrained in the observance of that strict neutral ity which our laws enjoin and ;n'hich the law of nations commands, to police ourn own waters and watch our own seaports in prevention of any unlawful act in aid of the Cubans. Our trade has suffered: the capital invested by our citizens in Cuba, has been largely lost and the temper and forbearance of our people have been so sorely tried as to beget a perilous unrest among our own citizens, which has inevitably found its expression from time to time in the national legis lature so that issues wholly external to our own body politic engross attention and stand in the way of that close de votion to domestic advancement that becomes a self-contented common wealth whose primal maxim has been the avoidance of all foreign entangle ments All this must needs awaken and lias indeed, aroused the utmost concern on the part of this government as well during my predecessor's, as my own. In April. 1896, the evils from which our country suffered through the Cuban war became so enormous that my pre decessor made an effort to bring about peace through the mediation of this government in any way that might tend to an honorable adjustment of the contest between Spain and her re- Sent to Asks SPANISH CUBAN WAR, Ending Hostilities in Island j Independence a Later Time Great Crowds volted colony on the basis of some ef fective scheme for self-government for Cuba under the flags of sovereignty of Spain. It failed- through the refusal of the Spanish government then in power to consider any form of media tion or indeed any plan of settlement which did not begin with the actual submission of the "insurgents to the mother country, and then only on such terms as Spain herself might see fit to Brain. ine war continued unabated. The resistance of the insurgents was in no wise aiminisnea. 1 The efforts Of Snsfn mpre inn r-oaaort both by the dispatch of fresh levies to -uoa ana by the addition to the horrors of the strife of a new and inhuman phase happilyunpreeder.ted in the mod ern history of civilized Christian people. The policy of devastation and concen tration, inaugurated by the captain general's band of October. 21. 1S9S, in the province of Pinar Del-. Rio w as thence extended to embrace all of the island to which the power of the Spanish arms was able to reach by occupation or by military operations. The peasantry, including all dwellings in the open agricultural interior, wete driven into the garrison towns of isola ted places held by the troops. The rais ing and movement of provisions of ail kinds were interdicted. The fields were laid waste.dwellings unroofed and fired, mills destroyed and, in short, every thing that could desolate the land and render it unfit for human habitation or support was commanded bv one or the other of the contending parties, and ex ecuted by all the powers at their dis posal. By the time the present administration took office, a year ago, reconcentration so called had been made effective over the better part of the four central and west ern provinces. Santa Clara, Matanzas. Havana and Pinar del Rio. The agricul tural population, to the estimated num ber of 300,000 or more, was herded within the towns and their immediate vicinity, deprived of the means of support, render ed destitute of shelter, left poorly clad and exposed to the most unsanitary condi tions. As the scarcity of food increased with the devastation of the depopulated areas of production, destitution and want be came misery and starvation. Month by month the death rate increased in an alarming ratio. By March, 1897, accord ing to conservative estimates, from offi cial Spanish sources, the mortality among the reconcentrados from starvation and the disease thereto incident, exceeded 50 per centum of their total number. No practical relief was accorded to tho res titute. The overburdened towns, already suffering from general dearth, could give no aid. So-called zones of rnlrivntitvn established within the immediate area of effective military control about the cities and fortified camps, proved illusionary as a remedy for the suffering. The unfor tunates, being for the most part women and children with aged and helpless men, enfeebled by disease and hunger, could not have tilled the soil, without tools seed or shelter, for their own support or for the supply of the cities. Reconcen tration, adopted avowedly as a war meas ure in order to cut off the resources of the insurgents, worked its predestined re sult. As I said in my mesage of last De cember, it was not civilized warfare- it was extermination. The only peace' it could beget was that of the wilderness and the grave. Meanwhile the military situation in the island had undergone a noticeable change. The extraordinary activity that characterized the second year of the war when the insurgents invaded even the hitherto uninhabited fields of Pinar del Rio and carried havoc and destitu tion up to the walls of the city of Ha vana, itself had relapsed into a dogged struggle in the central and eastern pro vinces. The Spanish arms regained a measure of control in Pinar del Rio and parts of Havana, but under the existing condi tions of the rural country without, im mediate improvement of their produc tive situation. Even thus partially re stricted, the revolutionists held their own and their submission, put forward by Spain as the essential and sole basis of peace, seemed as far distant as at the outset. In this state of affairs.my administra tion found itself confronted with the grave problem of its duty. My message of last December reviewed the situation and detailed the step taken with a view of relieving its acuteness and opening the way to some form of honorable set tlement.The assassination of the prime minister, Canovas, led to a change of government in Spain. The former ad ministration pledge to subjugation without concession gave place to that of a more liberal party, committed long in advance to a policy of reform involv ing the wider principle of home rule for Cuba and Puerto Rico. The overtures of this government, made through its new envoy. General Woodford and looking to an immediate and effective amelioration of the condi tion of the island, although not accept ed to the extent of admitted mediation in any shape, were met by assurances that home rule in an advanced phase would be forthwith offered to Cuba, without waiting for the war end and that more humane methods should thenceforth prevail in the conduct of hostilities. Incidentally with these declarations, the new government of Spain continued and completed the policy already begun by its predecessor, of testifying friendly regard for this nation by releasing the American citizens held under one charge or another, connected with the insurrection, so that by the end of No vember not a single person entitled in any way to our national protection, re mained in a Spanish prison. While these negotiations were in pro- President gress the increasing destitution of the unfortunate reconcentrados and the alarming mortality among them at tracted earnest attention. The success which had attended the limited measure of relief extended to the suffering American citizens among them by the judicious expenditure through the con sular agencies of the money appropriat ed expressly for their succor by the joint resolution, approved May 24, 1897, prompted the humane extension of a Continued on Fifth Page. PAIS IS CONFISCATED. For Fomenting Trouble Among the Madrid Populace. Madrid, April 11. The Pais, the newspa per which has been the most prominent in fomenting the anti-government cam paign, continued its sensational policy to day, and its issue today was thereupon confiscated by the authorities. IN THE HOUSE. People Camped All Night on the Steps to Gain Admission. Washington, April 11. Undaunted by the disappointment of last Wednesday, the multitude again besieged the capi tol this morning, before the doors were opened. Many camped out on the mar ble terraces all night and others began streaming in through the dawn. But the thousands did not begin to arrive until about 9 o'clock. All holding tickets were accommodated. The multitude suffered, however. The space for the public was restricted and only compar atively few of the thousands who stood in the dense line stretching down stairs and across the basement for hours were admitted. As on Wednesday last many women fainted in the crush and were carried out and others dropped out of the line3 at last from fatigue and exhaustion. The reserved galleries were gay with spring bonnets. Prominent personages from all over the Union were pointed out here and there. The diplomatic gallery waa fill ed with members of the diplomatic corps with their ladies eager to see how congress would receive the situation as left by diplomacy. The executive gal lery save for the first row of seats, was also filled by ladies and gentlemen holding tickets from the White House. The general public as manifested by the spirit in the galleries seemed in favor of brushing aside the latest offer of Spain and this feeliWg was reflected by some members on the floor but the con servatives circulating here and there were counselling calmness and patience. No one seemed able to speak authorita tively as to exactly what the president would recommend though the impres sion was broadcast that he would not recommend "Immediate' intervention. The foreign affairs committee met in advance of the convening of the house, but it was understood before hand that nothing should be done until after the message was transmitted. TO ALL NEWS AGENTS. Orders for any increase of regular supply of papers should be mailed to reach the State Journal mornings. All telegraphic orders must be prepaid. HORRORS IN HAVANA. Spanish Authorities Jailing Cubans in Large Numbers. New Tork, April 11. A dispatch to the Tribune from Havana says: The Spanish classes in Cuba have been slow in realizing that the crisis was re ally upon them, in spite of their patriotic ardor and their demand for war. They have not thought it would come to that point. The prospective withdrawal of Consul General Lee and other American citizens was known for 48 hours; yet their actual leaving has been the first con vincing evidence that the Cuban question could only be settled on the basis of in dependence. For the first time they re alize the full significance of the action. The withdrawal of the consuls in advance of the sending of President McKinley's message to congress is opportune. It prepares the public for the full meaning of the message and the congressional leg islation that may follow and lessens the danger of an outbreak. While the future in Havana is a blank, the probability is not of any immediate disturbance. With Lee and the Ameri cans gone, there are no persons on whom resentment of any kind can be visited. If war comes the first news of Spanish re verses might cause an outbreak. But McKinley. tTisit ramiot be foretold with certainty. The community may be so bewildered and benumbed that it will give no signs. The nresident's message to congress will he the signal for many Cubans to join the -insurgents in the field, without waiting for actual hostilities to begin. Their courier messenger service will communicate with Gomez at his headquarters in Santa Clara province. Gomez has been urged to take advantage of the situation and his newly recruited forces make an aggressive movement. His plans are not known, but all the news which comes from him is that he hopes the recognition of Cuban in dependence will be accepted without act ual hostilities between the United States and Spain. In Havana the authorities are arresting Cubans in large numbers and imprisoning them in Cabanas fortress on charges of conspiracy against the government. The purpose is to terrorize the Cuban popu lace so that accessions to the ranks of the insurgents will cease. The plan does not succeed. In some parts of the island Spanish property owners are declaring they will remain "neutral" if there is war with the United States. This shows how utterly hopeless is the prospect of retaining spanisn sovereignty m tuua. STRICKEN OUT. The Word "Immediate" Omit ted Giving Spain More Time. New Tork, April 11. A special to the Herald from Washington says: While the president's message recommends armed intervention, the word "immedi ate," has been stricken out. Not only this, but the president in his comment on the new programme of Spain will indicate that she should be allowed an opportunity to prove her sincerity and ability to establish the new form of self-government which she now contemplates. Thus it would appear that Spain has gained at least delay. HE WILL BE GONE. Woodford Probably Out of Ma drid by This Time. Washington, April 11. Secretary Sher man said this afternoon that he thought it quite likely that Minister Woodford would leave Madrid today before the re ceipt there of the president's message. He had received no word from the minister and his leaving was a matter in his own discretion, but he (Sherman) thought the minister would make his departure to day. LEE ON A SPECIAL. He Leaves Tampa For Wash ington Today. Tampa, Fla., April 11. General Lee left here at 11:30 a. m. on a special train over the Plant system for Washington. ADVISED TO GO SLOW. Spain is Urged to Relax Her Vigilance at Home. Madrid, April 11. The Globo (Liberal) commenting today upon the crisis says It sees nothing more in yesterday even ing's demonstration than discontented and unsuccessful agitators working on the patriotic passions of the people at a moment of excitement and warns the government to relax its vigilance "since Spain's interest depend upon her calm attitude," adding: "It is no longer a question for the government.but for the fatherland in the words of the French revolutionary committee of public safety." TO LAY DOWN ARMS Spain Proclaims an Armistice in Cuba Without Condition or Reserva tion of Any Sort. NO TIME LIMIT FIXED. Duration Will Be Determined by Developments. She Wants to Arbitrate the Maine Affair. Washington, April 11. The Spanish government, through its minister at Washington, Senor Polo y Bernabe, last night delivered an important official document to the state department, stating that the armistice which the queen regent of Spain had commanded Gen. Blanco to proclaim was without conditions; that her majesty's govern ment had granted liberal institutions to the island of Cuba which the coming Cuban parliament would adopt; recall ing the condolence and sympathy ex pressed by the queen regent and her government on the disaster of the Maine and the horror this disaster had occasioned in Spanish hearts, and ap pealing to the courtesy and sense of Justice of the United States government to enlighten public opinion upon the at titude of Spain. The note also repeats the offer of the Spanish government to submit the Maine question to experts designated by the maritime powers of the world. This document was the official noti fication of the Spanish government to the United States of the granting of an armistice and its essential terms. Min ister Woodford's dispatch had briefly stated the fact that an armistice had been agreed upon, but it was not com municated as coming from the Spanish government. The communication itself cleared up misapprehension on the most vital point of Spain's concession, name ly, that the armistice was without con ditions. Although the Spanish note was sur rounded with the usual secrecy of offi cial negotiations, the following summa ry of its contents was secured: "The Spanish minister in Washington, deeply impressed by the numerous er rors which seem to have obtained credit in public opinion in America in regard to the Cuban question, considers it his duty to call again the attention of the secretary of state of the United States to the following points: "First Her majesty, the queen re gent of Spain, desirous of ending the troubles which are desolating Cuba.has commanded a suspension of hostilities. Gen. Blanco has been ordered to pro claim today an armistice without condi tions. He will determine later the du ration and details of this armistice so as to carry out the generous intentions of her majesty and the wishes of the friends of peace. "Second Her majesty has granted to the island of Cuba institutions as liber al as those enjoyed by Canada under the British flag. The Cuban chambers will meet on the 4th of next May. It will be their duty and privilege to put into practice and develop these institu tions. In addition to this Cuba is rep resented in the parliament at Madrid. "Third Public opinion in this country appears to ignore the fact that the loss of the Maine was immediately followed by official and reiterated expressions of condolence from her majesty.the queen, from her government, from her charge d'affaires in Washington and from the authorities in Havana; all of which tended to affirm the horror which this disaster had caused to arise in Spanish hearts, as also the sympathy felt for the United States government and navy and for the American nation. '"The Spanish minister feels confident that he can count upon the courtesy and sense of Justice of the United States government to enlighten the public opinion on the subject. "Fourth as to me cause oi una la mentable disaster it resolves itself into Question of facts which can only be settled by material proofs. The Span ish minister reiterates the assurance that his government is reaay to suij mit the question to experts designated by the maritime powers, whose con clusions are in advance accepted." Senor Polo v Bernabe delivered the document in person to the state depart ment and aside from the interest in the communication itself, the call had ad ded interest as an evidence of a renew al of diplomatic negotiations, this being his first call at the department in ten days. Later Senor DuBosc, first sec retary of the legation, made another call at the department on the same gen eral subject. Besides delivering tha note, the call permitted a personal ex change between the secretary of state and the Spanish officials of an agreeable character. LIKE CONQUEST. Senator Stewart's Comment on Intervention Without Recognition. Washington, April 11. After the pres ident's message was referred to the foreign relations committee, Mr. Stew art took the floor and declared that in tervention without recognition of the insurgents, would look like conquest. At 1:15 p. m., the senate on motion of mv Aiiionn adiourned and then the sen ate committee" on foreign relations was called in special session io,cniuri message. A prominent nciiuui.i' oowatA ciiir m t f'f on for- IUCIIIUC1 "1 i 1 eign relations who has been credited with supporting the president's policy. said that congress could not oe inuuccu to make war on Gomez.

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A few years ago a few innocent look ing slot machines made their appear ance here. They were imported and from their arrival they were money makers for the cigar dealers who kept them. Before long other business pla ces adopted them. In different drug stores, tobacco stores, and restaurants, those afflicted with the habit can have the choice between half a dozen differ ent styles. In some you drop a nickel and always get one cigar and perhaps five. The popular machines are the ones that are played to win or lose. In Borne you win five or none and have one chance in five of winning. In others you have the chance of winning, one, two, three, five or if you strike "00" you win ten. The playing- is not always confined to the chances allowed one nickel but the machines are played "on the side" for anything from five cents to a dollar and more. If the player places a dollar on the side and striven "00" he is entitled to 210 chips or $10.50 in trade, each chip calling tor whai is marked on the face, from five cents to fifty cents. The slot machine players carry in their pockets the "script" is sued by the owners of different ma chines. These checks come very near being legal tender among the sporting fraternity. The slot machine business grew so rapidly that one enterprising man in the city started to manufactur ing the machines and has worked up a good trace. Some uptown boarders play the slot machines in the restau rants and take their winnings in meal tickets. One man recently won more than $30 worth of meal tickets for $5. The habit is not confined to the in nocent slot machines that pay cigars and other merchandise but with the coming of the Joints came the slot ma chines that pay money. Most of the larger joints in Topeka are furnished with one or more slot machines of var ious descriptions that pay the winners in cash. One popular form of machine is a wheel with colored sections, 40 sec tions or so to a wheel. The yellow pays $1 or $2 according to the amount put in the slot, white pays 50 and 75 cents, red and black pay ten cents each and the other colors are winners for the propri etor and losers for the player. Other machines pay ten, five and two times, the amount put in if you strike a win ning number. In other machines there are small pockets filled with nickels. No one is supposed to know how much Is in the pocket. A nickel is dropped in and it zig zags downward through a net work of pins. If it falls in the win ning pocket the money is automatically dropped into a draw and the draw opens and the winner takes his money. Some of the machines are small and stand on the counters. During large gatherings large slot machines with gaudy colors and complicated mechan isms are imported for the entertain ment of the rural cousins who wish to buck the tiger. There is money to be made for the one who invests in the slot machines originally, for the one that buys them, but like all gambling games it is a los ing investment for the one who plays them. One man in Topeka owns several -slot machines that pay money to the winners. He has them distributed around in different Joints. He pays the Joint keeper so much a week for keep ing them there. Each day he makes his rounds and collects what the ma chine has earned. In one week he clear ed over $600. "I don't see why any one wants to go to the Klondike to dig gold and freeze to death," said one man who knows a Going: East! Then take the Santa Fe Route to Chicago. Thirty miles the short est; rock ballasted track; few grade crossings; vestibuled trains of Pullman palace sleepers and free reclining chair cars lighted by electricity. Dining cars serve all meals, and you pay only for what you order. If you .want safety, speed and comfort. Travel via Santa Fe Rpute. W. C. GARVEY, Agent. STIFF AND NICE thing or two about the machines. "I would rather take a half a dozen slot machines up there. Why, I would come back, rich in six months. People will play them and the more money they have the more they will play them." FOR BILLY EDWARDS. G. W. "Watson Says Edwards County's First Choice is the Lamed Man. Geo. W. Watson of Kinsley was In the city Saturday. He said: "Our county will be for Billy Ed wards for governor. We are his neigh bors and will stand by him. It would be surprising to see a candidate for governor from that part of the state, but we are going to make an effort to secure the prize. I presume Maj. Hood would likely be the second choice of our people. Stanley is a good man, but Ed wards county is first for Edwards. Mr. Coburn stands well in that part of the state. Mr. Hessin and Mr. Seaton are not much known there, although each' of them has some friends. "Chester I. Long will be renominated for congress and will have a hard, fight, but I believe he will win." ANY OLD COLOR Can Be Given to Butterine Says Illi nois Court Chicago, April 11. Judges Hancey, Bretano and Chetlain has handed down a decision which in effect knocks out the butterine law passed by the last legislature. The Judges, sitting en banc decided that manufacturers have a con stitutional right to color butterine, or oleomargarine yellow or imitation. Under the terms of the law, this is prohibited. The law was enacted through the influence of the country members. WILL COIN SILTER. Russia Will Establish a Mint at Vla divostock. Tacoma, Wn., April 11. The Oriental Liner Olympla arrived here today hav ing been detained at quarantine three days on account of a case of smallpox put ashore in Japan. The Olympia brings advices up to March 18. The Russian government is preparing for the establishment of a mint at Vla divostock for the purpose of coining silver roubles for the payment of wages on the Manchurian railway. GUIDE TO WASHINGTON,D.C. Sent Free to Teachers and Tourists. It contains special information about places of interest, also complete and comprehensive map of the National Capital, time of through trains from Chicago to Washington via Pennsylva nia Short Lines, and reduced rates over that route for the National Education al association meeting in July. Just the thing for teachers and anyone go ing to Washington. Address H. R. DERING, A. G. P., Agt., 248 South Clark St., Chicago, enclosing 2 cent stamp. The Guide is worth much more. Reduced Kates to Grand Encampment Mining District, Wyo. The Union Pacific will sell tickets at One Fare for the Round Trip, plus $5.00, from all points in Kansas, Nebraska) Colorado and Utah to Rawlins, Wyo! Dates on which tickets will be sold are 1st and 3d Tuesday in May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct. and Nov. Stage line daily except Sunday each way between Rawlins and Grand Encampment. For full information call on or ad dress F. A. LEWIS, City Ticket Agent. J. C. FULTON, Depot Agent. Mineral Water. The finest In the west. Come and try It. J. W. PHILLIPS, 12 West Eighth St. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka, at 8:30 p. m. There is no pain or discomfort when Tabler's Buckeye. Pile Ointment la used. It relieves that itching increased by scratching. It is prepared with scien tific accuracy and professional knowl edge, and is the kind that cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding Piles with no pain or loss of time. Geo. W. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave., and Miller's Pharmacy. Cor. 6th and Topeka Ave. Remember The Santa Fe plug runs every day in the year and was provided solely for the accommodation of Topeka people. HORRID DEATH. Mrs. S. C. Miller Death Burned to While Lighting a Gasoline Store in North Topeka. NO ONE WAS PRESENT When the Accident Happened, But Her Dead Body Found When the Flames Had Been Extinguished. Death with all the horrors of crema tion visited the family of S. C. Miller at 414 Park street, North Topeka, on Easter morning. At 6:30 o'clock Mr. S. C. Miller, who is a member of the Topeka board of education, stepped outside his summer kitchen and went to the barn to milk the cow. Mrs. Miller, his wife, was making preparations to get breakfast for the family. She went into the summer kitchen, turned the valve in the gasoline stove and put a lighted match to the cup. Suddenly there was a roaring flame shooting up from the stove, the floor, and the walls of the small room. Just what happened af ter this will never be known, for the only eye witness to it now lies cold in death. The general belief is that in stantly Mrs. Miller's clothing caught fire and that the walls of flame which were fed by the gasoline which had soaked Into the woodwork, probab ly from the night before, suffocated her. She fell to the floor, her body lying midway between the corner where the gasoline stove stood and the door lead ing into the back yard. Mr. Miller happened to come out of the barn soon afterward and he dis covered the flames enveloping the sum mer kitchen. Frantic with the dread that his wife was within the walls of LILLIAN HARMAN LIBER i Ll LLIAN M ARM A Takes Advance Ground Against Marriage Laws and Advd cates Freedom of Choice, in a Lecture in New York. From the New Tork World. A new woman came out of the west last night and preached her new Ideas to a New Tork audience. She is Lillian Harman, of Chicago, daughter of the editor of "Lucifer the Light-Bearer. Miss Harman is on her way to Eng land to address the annual meeting of the Legitimation League and lecture on reform in the marriage laws. She is a good-looking young woman of 28. She has blue eyes, light-brown hair and rosy cheeks. Her father was once a Univer salist preacher. From seeing so many of his acquain tances unhappy in wedlock's bond he came to the conclusion that marriage was a failure and that its inevitable re sult was the enslavement of woman to man.: To free woman from what he re garded as slavery he devoted his paper almost exclusively to warfare against marriage laws. His daughter shares his views. When Edwin C. Walker won her heart she refused to have a formal marriage. "It is a common sense arrangement," she explained. "I love you, but will not be tied to you." Miss Harman addressed the Manhat tan Liberal club last night on "Some Problems of Social Freedom." Some of the things she said were: "According to that interesting book called the New Testament, you cannot worship God and mammon.- What was am impossibility in the day of the evangelist from Nazareth is now an every-day fact. "It artears that men and women are supposed to have a strange desire to bring into tne wona as many cuuuieu as possible in order that they may neglect and starve and murder them or consign them to foundling asylums. "Male cats are credited with similar propensities. Their favorite diet is said to be young kittens. But the female cat tries to save her offspring. The hu man mother, however, according to our wise lawmakers, is not blessed with equal affection; so society (composed of other mothers and fathers) must make laws to protect their children from this natural hatred of their parents. "There are as many schools of morals as of medicines, and the doctors of morals have their patent nostrums as their madicial brothers have. We can not die or be buried unless we comply with the regulations of our doctors of i medicine, and we cannot live unless we flame, he ran to the door of the kitchen only to be driven back by the intense heat. He then ran to the side door and forced it open. Advancing a few feet to the entrance of the summer kitchen he was again driven back gasp ing. But with heroic determination he crawled on the floor to the door and vainly tried to find his wife. The flames were whirling and seething in the 6x8 feet room and he could not en ter it, nor could he see into it. He then went up stairs and assisted his two daughters and two roomers to es cape from the house. All this took but a moment's time, but the flames had gained incredible headway. An alarm of fire was turned in and firemen ar rived in prompt time and did excellent work in putting out the fire. From the time the fire was first discovered until the alarm was sent in was about eight minutes. There was no doubt now that Mrs. Miller had perished in the flames, and efforts were made to find her. But the flames drove back firemen and citizens who took part In the search. Finally. when the summer kitchen had been destroped by the fire and enough of the burning embers could be removed from it to allow of entrance, a terrible sight was revealed. There on the floor of the kitchen lay the charred remains of Mrs. Miller. Her clothing had been burned from her body, and all the fllesh on the limbs and the trunk of the body was burned black. It is believed Mrs. Mil ler must have fallen unconscious on inhaling the flame and suffered little bodily pain. Undertaker Willits removed the body and it was afterward given in charge of Undertaker Shellabarger. But few saw the body as it lay on the kitchen floor. Those who did, saw a sight which they will never forget. An old gentleman who assisted in remov ing it said: "I am thankful that Mr. Miller did not see her there. I hope 1 may never have to look again upon such a sight." When the alarm was turned In at sta tion No 1 the hose company and chemi cal company made quick time to the scene of the conflagration, which was four blocks distant. Hose company No. 1 laid a line of hose from Gordon street and took it into the alley and through the back yard of the Miller property. Water was immediately turned on and firemen kept a stream on the rear of the house where the fire was burning fierce ly. The chemical company went to the front of the house and did effective work in extinguishing the fire which had advanced rapidly to the front rooms ON TY OF WOMEN, submit to the dictation of our doctors of morals. "Every nation, every religion.has had its 'Be it enacted, and its 'Thou shalt not.' The state has barred the way of evolution, has rendered natural selec tion impossible by holding together the mismated and preventing those who are adapted to each other from claim ing their right to association. "The church says not 'Whom God hath joined together,' but "Whom Grundy hath Joined together let no God, let no natural attraction, put as under.' "Liberty and responsibility alone will save humanity from degeneration. We hear much of the rights of society and of the responsibility of man to the wo man of his choice and to his offspring. Apparently the woman is not in this case to any great extent. "Man pays the taxes; therefore in the aggregate, he represents society. Man pays the bills of the family; therefore he is the head of the family and, must control the minor members of the" fam ily, of which the mother is" one. "A great deal of sentiment is indulged in regarding the relations, of husband and wife, and highly lauded is the pro tection guaranteed to womanhood in marriage. Yes, she gives herself away, it is true. She gives her children and her property to a man when she takes the marriage vow. "The social system is diseased. The social blood needs to circulate unre strainedly. The social air should be breathed freely in order that the poison may be expelled. But the social wo man is covered with the bandage and plasters of the law. "The property qualification in mar riage is offered as a new protective measure. Away with all such protec tion, say I. Let women have freedom of choice and let them take the re sponsibility of their choice. I believe in the property qualification for par entage, but not for marriage." Lillian Harman formerly lived at Valley Falls, not far frdm Topeka. where she attracted much attention be cause of her "free love" marriage with a young man named Walker who was also an evangelist in the new doctrine. Her father, Moses Harman. was sent to the penitentiary for expressing his views In improper language in his pa per called Lucifer. He was pardoned out. The family are all regarded as fanatics. ARMY Undermined my Health; Nervous Prostration Compelled my Retirement from Business eured-By r Jr. Miles9 Nervioe- The health cannot be trifled with. It pays to take time enough once in a while to think of health and strength and happiness. The body resents neg lect. For every abuse it exacts a pen alty; and longer payment is deferred, the greater the interest demanded. Lit tle disorders become big ones if they are allowed to run on. Men are slow to believe that overwork sometimes kills. They hate to admit that health ever needs any particular care. But they cannot work on forever if they are suf fering from brain fag, nervous exhaus tion and debility. The business man or working man who gets run down and in ill health from overwork, will find in Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine an in on the first and second floors and in the attic. Meantime hose company No. 1 laid a second line of hose to the front of the house and about this time hose company No. 3 arrived also with a line of hose. Hook and ladder company No. 1 arrived and the ladders were used to good advantage in removing furniture and household goods from the upper rooms. Chemical company No. 2 was called over from headquarters. With three streams of water, two chemical streams, and 20 firemen, the blaze was soon under control. But the frame building burned like tinder. The house next west of it was with considerable difficulty saved. It caught fire but was promptly attended to. East of the Mil ler residence there are three vacant lots and east of these the residence of Elizabeth B. Norris. The barn was separated so far from the house that it was not endangered. D. G. Kline, the piano tuner, and M. R. White, had narrow escapes in get ting out of the burning building. They were in bed in the southwest second story room which was adjacent to the summer kitchen in which the fire start ed. The flames had eaten through the partition and the ceiling of the first floor in an instant, and the room was filled with flame and smoke. Kline and White hurriedly picked up their cloth ing and a few personal effects and ran down the front stairs and into the front yard. Misses Mabel and Grace Miller, daughters of Mr. C. S. Miller, were awakened by the smoke which poured into their room on the second story. They had but a moment's time to throw a few garments around them and es cape into the street. Mr. S. C. Miller, husband of the dead woman, was overcome with grief. He was taken by friends to the residence of Mrs. Norris. The shock of the affair was terrible to bear. His grief stricken daughters. Misses Mabel and Grace Mil ler, were with him, as were also other relatives. Mr. Miller gave his account of the fire to a State Journal reporter: "I had gone out to the barn to milk the cow, and I think I had carried two buckets of water. It was about 6:30 as near as I can remember. When I came out of the barn again I saw smoke and fire pouring from the south door of the little kitchen.I ran there, but the flames were so hot I couldn't go in, so I went around to the front and kicked In a door. I went in, but it was so hot there that I had to come away for air. Then I got down on my hands and knees and crawled as far as I could, but I could not find her, and then I ran to the front to try and get my children out of the house. I can't see how It happened. The stove was an old one. I remember of my wife saying that it needed repairs. But I can't see how it happened." There was insurance on the house amounting to $1,100. This policy was placed on it after the house had been unprotected by insurance for some time Mr. Miller at one time had insurance on his household goods, but let it lapse. The injury to the building is great". The walls are still standing, but the interior was burned out in the south end and badly charred in the north end. The furniture was ruined. Some of it was saved, but a very small part. The piano was blistered and probably ruined. Mrs. Esther Miller was 49 years of age and had lived in Topeka many years. She was a member of the Second Pres byterian church and an earnest Chris tian. She had been prominent In church work in North Topeka and had a large circle of friends. She was born in Plain field, 111. She leaves a husband, Mr. C. S. Miller, who is a traveling salesman for the Thomas Page mills, of North Topeka, and two daughters. Miss Ma bel Miller, who is a teacher in the city schools, and Miss Grace Miller, who is a young girl. The arrangements for the funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Miller will be announced later. Relatives from a distance are expected. Remember The Santa Fe plug runs every day in the year and was provided solely for the accommodation of Topeka people. A Train for Topeka, The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka every day at 7:30 a. m., is designed pri marily for the accommodation of To peka people and its Journeys begin and end here. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. The Only Line to Denver Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs the Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers and free chair cars. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. valuable remedy. It goes to the very root of disease. It makes the appetite keen, the digestion good, the blood pure and the nerves strong. It is a marvel ous medicine for broken down men and women. The following is an extract from a letter written by Washington Brock man. Mt Sterling, 111.: "Four years of army life with its attendant exposure, together with the incessant demands of business, had undermined my constitu tion and sapped my strength, and in 1892 I was taken down with nervous prostration. I had no appetite; could get but little sleep, and the least exer tion brought on sinking spells. I was obliged to retire from my business and Hard and Soft The Best Full Weight Competition Prices GOAL HAY, GRAIN AND FUEL. R. T. KREIPE, Telephone 708. 603 E 4th St. COL. M'COOK DISPLEASED. He Replies to the Attack Made on Sim by Gen. Orosvenor. Washington, April 11. Col. John J. McCook of New York, who was refer red to on the floor of the house by Gen. Grosvenor on Thursday has made the following statement: "My attention has been called to the remarks of General Grosvenor of Ohio, in the house, in which he described me as 'The legal representative of the Cu ban junta of New York, behind which stands $400,000,000 more or less of the bonds that can be validated by the rec ognition of Cuban independence by the United States and will be destroyed by a policy which drives Spain out of Cuba in the interest of the American people.' He also referred to me as rep resenting an interest running up into the hundreds of millions of dollars which would be benefited by the recog nition of the independence of Cuba. "I at once called on General Gros venor who said that his remarks were based upon statements which he had seen In the public prints, and after a full and free discussion with him, he frankly disavowed any purpose to do me injustice by making any statements which were not entirely substantiated by the facts in the case. He voluntar ily offered to make the matter right in the official record of the house upon its assembling Monday morning. "My interest in the affairs of Cuba grows out of the fact that nearly a year ago my professional business re quired me to make a study of the af fairs of the island. This revealed to me the awful oppression and Inhumanity of the Spanish government and filled me with admiration for tbe magnificence of the struggle the Cubans were making for their liberty. I then determined to do everything in my power to aid the insurgents to gain their independence. "Since that date I have on all occa sions been willing to make known facts that had come to my knowledge and I have tried to the best of my ability to secure the co-operation of all Influen tial people with whom I came in con tact in behalf of the insurgents and to help their cause. "I have urged, that in my judgment It was the duty of this government to recognize the Independence of the struggling Cubans. This, of course, I hoped to see accomplished without In volving the government of the United States in war. With that object, I have several times, suggested that some stage of the proceedingsof thecon troversy between Spain and Cuba might be adjusted by Cuba paying an indemnity in the bonds of the Cuban republic, to Spain for the surrender of her sovereignty. So far as I know this suggestion has never taken any official form or been acted upon in any way. "This suggestion is the only relation I have ever had to the bonds of the Cuban republic. "I do not now, nor have I ever held, owned, controlled, represented profes sionally or otherwise, $400,000,000 of Cu ban bonds or any part of such bonds whatever. I have never even seen a bond of the Cuban republic, let alone owning or holding such bonds. "When reference to the statement that I am the legal representative of the Cuban junta of New York I will say that I have never been retained by nor acted for the Cuban junta nor for the republic of Cuba, although 1 should not have hesitated to accept a retainer and act professionally for either of them, had they requested me to do so. "Whatever T have said or done with reference to Cuban affairs has been on mv own Individual responsibility, and not bv authorization of the Cuban Junta or Cuban republic. My Interest came simply because of an intense desire to see the success of a people whom I be lieve to be patriots fighting for. their liberty. "Until the time our gallant boys were blown up in the Maine I had hoped that the United States would not be in any way involved in the contest between was In very bad shape. I tried two of our home physicians, taking six months treatment from each one, but neither did me any good. .Then I began with Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine. In a month I was a changed man, and in three months I was cured. There Is no other medicine that does the work of Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine." A Positive Guarantee. If the first bottle fails to benefit you, take the empty bottle to your drug gist and get your money back. All druggists sell with that understanding. None of Dr. Miles' Remedies contain opium, morphine, chloral, cocaine or other dangerous drugs. Book on diseases of the heart' and nerves sent free. Address, Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. Spain and Cuba. but that incident aroused my indignation and I will not be satisfied until adequate reparation has been made by Spain for that great crime. "I earnestly hope that some peaceful solution of the trouble between Spain and the United States may be worked out with honor to our flag, and I should be glad to do anything in my power to accomplish that result. But I do not see how it can be done until that great crime has been atoned for." ENGLAND HELD XT SOWN. Her Influence Made the Joint Note of the Powers Mild. Washington, April 9. In connection with the action of the powers, much in terest is shown in the individual action of the several governments, which signed the joint note. There is little doubt that the British ambassador, reflecting the view of his government, served as a re pressive influence in keeping the note down to a mild and polite expression for peace. It seems equally apparent that had the Influence of the French ambassa dor and Austrian minister, representing their governments, prevailed, the note would have been considerably more than a vague expression for peace. No sig nificance is attached to the fact that the German ambassador was the first to sign the document and the British ambassa dor's signature is toward the end. It was determined, when the signatures were attached, to take the countries al phabetically, so that Allemagne (the French diplomatic word for Germany) came first, with Austria, France, Great Britain, Italy and Russia signing in the order named. Russia and Italy have taken the least interest in the joint ac tion, although they joined as the result of influence brought to bear from the for eign capitals. MADRID REASSURED. Bernabe Cables That He Has Not Been Attacked. Madrid, April 9. Upon receipt of dis patches from Senor Polo y Bernabe de nying the report that the Spanish lega tion at Washington had been attacked, an official denial was issued to the pub lic. Much indignation was expressed even among Spaniards at this sensational at tempt to excite the crowd. It was a deliberate attempt. The statement that Senor Bernabe had been attacked was made in flaming head lines and hundreds of boys and men were crying the papers in front of the church doors and wherever the crowd was thickest all day long.' The square in front of the American legation, ex cept for the police, was almost deserted. ARMY FOR PORTO RICO. 20,000 Troops Are Preparing to Leave Spain. Madrid, April 9. It is announced that 20,000 troops are going to Porto Rico. A second torpedo flotilla Is expected to leave Cadiz on Sunday for St. Vincent and Porto Rico. Another naval squadron is being formed with the newly bought ships and some fast liners of the Spanish Trans atlantic company. Matron Thorpe's Report Police Matron Thorpe will file her an nual report with the board of police commissioners this evening. Of the 343 women arrested by the police, Mrs. Thorpe had charge. Girls sent to Be loit industrial school, 12; lost children cared for, 16; women and girls provided with work, 576; men and boys provided with work. 71: homes found for girls (8 to 15 years), 37; homes found for babies, 16; homes found for boys, 9; people sent away to friends, 56; sick cases provided for, 68: special eases of work for girls (outside prison), 39. The Only Line to Denver Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs the Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers and free chair cars. WOOD

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TOPEKA STATE JOURXAli, MOXDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1898, 3 GOLD L mmmmmm.i' mm., immmm mmsm flfwl "Iw H" w "miijmm. mmmm m m om (i rats WAS lliBIN 31. -A. LOW AS A LEADER Hock Island's Attorney in a Way of Trimming Iceland's Wings. The fight in the First congressional district, according to the latest rumor in political circles, will be between M. A. Low and Cyrus Leland. Mr. Low will champion the cause of Charlie Cur tis, while Mr. Leland, ostensibly for Mr. Bailey, will endeavor to produce a com bination in favor of either Bailey or Broderick, for the purpose of outwitting Mr. Low and defeating Curtis. Mr. Low's participation in the con test began only a few days ago, yet it is admitted that he will at once become one of the most powerful factors in the convention. The managers of the Curtis campaign have been vaguely hinting at some un known power which they expect to win the day for them, but they have de clined to give out any information con cerning it. claiming that such action would disrupt their plans and spoil their chances of success. Since the short but spirited fight in the state convention at Wichita, which elected delegates to the national Re publican convention at St. Louis two years ago. Mr. Low has not taken an active part in polities. At that time he made his first appearance as a mana ger and his tact and political skill as tonished some of the older heads. Mr. Low did not begin eariy enough in the convention to accomplish what he de sired, but in the brief period that he was active, he developed surprising strength and did it so quietly that even the crafty Mr. Leland was stranded. The Rock Island railroad will then be come a potent factor in the First dis trict fight. The influence of Mr. Low will be strong, because the road of which he is the head in Kansas, oper ates in the principal counties of the dis trict. In Doniphan, Brown, Atchison and Jackson the Rock Island has much in fluence and Mr. Low is particularly able to wield it because he superintended the construction of the lines personally and is thoroughly acquainted. Only within the last few years has Mr. Low taken a fancy to politics, but his extensive acquaintance and many friendships make him a formidable ad versary. The part which he will play will be managed from Topeka. He does not expect to go to the convention, but Mr. Leland has heard of Mr. Low's act ivity and has posted off to Horton to begin wire pulling for bis two candi dates, the nomination of either being entirely acceptable to him. With this striking and unexpected condition con fronting the convention the result of the contest between Mr. Low and Mr. Le land will be watched with great interest by Kansas Republicans. If Mr. Low succeeds, the fight he makes will be taken up along the line and an effort will be made to put Mr. Leland out of the way as a political manager for the whole state. The nomination of Curtis will be the most important victory of the year. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. Kidney Trouble Cored. An Ohio Chemist Discovers a Remedy That Promises to End Terror of Bright" s Disease. Since Ir. Richard Bright first de scribed Bright's disease in 1827, the medical world has given more and more attention to the study of the kidneys as a source of disease and have dem onstrated beyond doubt that they are the direct cause of many of the ills of mankind. Nineteenth century methods of living are well calculated to change the func tions of these delicate organs and few men today can be absolutely certain that their kidneys are in a perfectly normal condition. A tinge of pain in the back is classed under that broad title of "cold," while the dull ache that creeps through the bones is blamed on the weather or allowed to pass unheed ed. This in reality. Is nature's way of sounding the first warning that some thing is going wrong with the internal mechanism and wise indeed is the man who heeds it. Physicians have long been In dispute as to the best means of treating dis ease of the kidneys. The best theories being so often upset by dire failure that it seemed almost as though an in fallible remedy would never be discov ered. Among the most earnest workers in this field has been John Morrow, an eminent chemist, of Springfield, Ohio, whose experience of nineteen years save him ample opportunity for study ing kidney trouble in all its phases. The result of his research is a new combina tion of remedies which he has prepared in tablet form, under the name of Kldneoids. While almost entirely new to the medical world Morrow's Kidneo ids have produced such marvelous re sults that there seems little reason for doubting that he has discovered the remedy so long sought for by eminent physicians and that time w orn ideas as to the most efficient method of treating the kidneys will soon be obsolete. In our last issue we announced that one of the largest drug concerns in the United States, was negotiating for the control of Morrow's Kidneoids. We are cow informed by the discoverer of this most peculiar remedy that the Hero Medicine Co., of Springfield, Ohio, was the fortunate competitor of the many firms who were endeavoring to secure the sole right to manufacture and sell Morrow's Kidneoids in the United States. They axe now on sale, general ly. If not to be had of your dealer they wtll be sent postpaid, 50 cents per box, lx boxes for $50, by addressing above company. DUST. STRIKERS STAXD OUT. Cotton Mills Reopened But Few Operatives Went In. New Bedford, Mass., April 11. The 22 cotton cloth mills of this city, which have been closed since January lT.when the 9.000 operatives struck as the result of the 10 per cent reduction in wages, were opened today to give the strikers an opportunity to return. AH the cor porations started their machinery but in many of the mills, it is said barely a quarter of the working force went in. The mill treasurer says that many operatives came to the factory with their dinner pails but when they en countered the hisses and jeers of those strikers who have declined to yield, and who had gathered about the mill gates, they decided not to go in. CLASH IN THEEAST. Russians and English Reported to Have Come Together. Yokohama, April 11. Reports from Nagasaki report that a collision has taken place between the English and Russians at Ta-Lien-Wan. CHINA WARE Proposed With Handsome Decora tions for the Gunboat Topeka. The question of what Topeka or Kan sas should do to show appreciation for the honor shown the state by naming a gunboat for Topeka. has been a theme for discussion ever since the Journal first suggested that some ac knowledgement be made. Major T. J. Anderson, secretary of the Commercial club, ha3 received the following letter on the subject: Clements, Kan., April 8, 1898. Having served nearly 20 years in the United States navy, I feel I have a right to be heard in the matter of a testimonial to be presented to our ship in honor of the name Topeka given her. A set of flags is the usual gift ac cording to an old custom, and as the government furnishes these in abund ance, they would not be appreciated by officers of the crew. A set of silver has also been suggested and this is also fur nished by the government and some times never unpacked. When the old Constitution went on her errand of mercy to France after the Franco-German war. I had the honor to pilot her down the Delaware and out to sea on her return to Phila delphia. I dined with the officers, and all the dishes were decorated with the picture of the ship and lettered with her name. These were presented to the officers in France. It would be a nice thing to furnish the captain's table with something of this kind. It is also a good suggestion to present the ship with a library, including all Kansas works. If this is presented in care of the navigation department it will be well taken care of. B. H. CHADWICK. OHIO READY. Two Divisions Now Filled to Their War Strength. Cleveland, O.. April 11. Assistant Adjutant General Kingsley said today that all arrangements had been com pleted to rendezvous the Ohio National guard at Chickamauga on a declaration of war. The two Ohio divisions are now filled to their war strength. Another division has been recruited at Ashtabula and is waiting to be mustered in. Troop C, Cleveland's crack cavalry company, re cruited 15 men yesterday and today.The naval and army recruiting stations are picking up new men every day. FLOUR FOR AFRICA. Big English Miller Visits the Newton Mills. Newton, April 11. J.F. Collier of Bris tol, England, a member of the firm of Collier Sons, millers and flour ex porters, was in the city Saturday visit ing the Newton mills. His company is on the lookout for American flour to be sent to South Af rica. The company has been purchas ing a large quantity of American flour for some time and it is giving good sat isfaction. Weather Indications. Chicago,April 11. For Kansas: Show ers tonight: Tuesday unsettled weath er with colder in the afternoon; varia ble winds. A Train for Topeka The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka every day at 7:30 a. m.. is designed pri marily for the accommodation of To peka people and its Journeys begin and end here. Only One Night to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and free reclining chair cars through. No other line runs its trains through all these points. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a m train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p..m., or you can take the Limited. leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka. at 8-30 P- m. Cheaper Than Kansas City. It's a fact that our prices on vehicles are lower than Kansas City for just what you want. Convince yourself. Seeing is believing. WARNER POTTER, 62tf and 528 Quincy St. WHAT DOES SPAIN GET J That is the Question the Spanish Pub lic is Asking. Madrid. April 11. While many per sons here, for several days past had suspected something was brewing, the cabinet's decision to grant an armis tice (or a suspension of hostilities) was a complete surprise to most people and created great excitement. The gen eral public asked: "What security is there of the insurgents accepting an armistice? Won't America wish to com pel the insurgents to submit by armed intervention. If the Yankees are once in Cuba, who will turn them out?" It was learned today that the war and navy departments have in no way relaxed their preparations for hostil ities. They will, it is understood, con tinue working day and night. The general tone of the comment here ap pears to be one of disappointment, it being alleged that the United States is getting everything she asks. The Spanish officials are throwing oil on the troubled waters by representing that the government has simply made submission to the will or the pope, which carries tremendous weight with the people in this country. Besides many families who are fast losing relatives owing to the prolonga tion of the war, hail the prospect of peace with delight. Some diplomats here express the opinion that the United States is now in a better position than she would have been had Spain accepted the terms out lined in General Woodford's note pre sented at the last conference! in which it is said he only asked for the immediate cessation of hostilities and permission to relieve the reconcentrados. Both of these requests it is pointed out in some quarters have now been accepted and it is added, Gen. Woodford has a free hand. It is further alleged that his efforts will continue until one of three things happen: The establishment of an auto nomist government satisfactory to the insurgents; the recognition cf the inde pendence of Cuba by Spain, or the practical annexation of Cuba to the United States. NEW CRUISER SIGHTED. The New Orleans and the San Fran cisco Passed by the Allen. New York. April 11. The captain of the steamship Aller, which arrived here today says that at 2 p. m., April 7, his vessel passed within ten miles of two war vessels, both of which were painted white. The leading vessel was rigged with three masts and the other with two. Both were bound west and ap peared to be going at the rate of ten knots an hour. The vessels were sight ed in latitude 40:45.1ongitude 4S.49.These vessels are evidently the New Orleans, (formerly the Amazonas), and the San Francisco, which sailed from Grave send, England, two weeks ago. A SPANISH: TRICK. Is What Quesada Calls the Armistice Proclamation. Washington, April IL Senor Quesada the diplomatic representative ,of the Cuban insurgents in this city when asked what he thought of the Spanish armistice, said: "It is only a Spanish trick. They want to put us before the American people in the attitude of being unrea sonable. But we do not believe the American people will so consider us, for we think they know it is merely a last effort to force some kind of Spanish home rule on us. We have fought three years for independence: we know this is a Spanish trick, and we will not give in now." MUNITIONS OF WAR. The Etruria Brings a Large Cargo From Europe. New York, April IL The steamship Etruria which arrived from Liverpool todav brought a large cargo of war munitions for the government, purchas- ed abroad by government officers.which I tomorrow will be transferred to Gover j nor's Island and the navy yard for shipment to fortifications along the sea I coast, and to be mounted on vessels re cently purchased as auxiliary cruisers. The cargo consists of rapid firing guns, machine guns, heavy ordnance and many tons of smokeless powder. The larger part of the guns were purchased from the Armstrongs. Other guns were purchased at Sheffield and other places in England by army officers who arriv ed on the Etruria. These war machines are of the latest and most improved Maxim-Nordenfeldt patterns. There are 55 cases of them, besides carriages and mechinery. SPANISH CRUISERS SAIL. Two of Them Leave Cadiz Presuma bly for Cuba. London, April 11. A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar says that the Spanish cruisers Cristobal Col on and Infanta Maria Teresa have left Cadiz for a destination undivulged with six battalions, each a thousand strong. Additional troops, the dispatch as serts, will leave Cadiz by the mail steamers during the next few days for Cuba. OVER A MAINE VICTIM. Memorial Services to Engineer Her ritt Held Yesterday. Red Oak. Ia.. April 11. Memorial ser vices irrTribute to Assistant Engineer Dar win R. Merritt of the battleship Maine, postponed from an earlier date in hope of the body being found and sent home, were held Sunday afternoon in the armory. The G. A. R. post attended in a body, also the militia company. Addresses were made by Rev-. C. F. Moulton. S. McFher son. Chief Justice Deemer of the Supreme Court and C. E. Richards, and appropriate resolutions were read. TO GARRISON SANTA CBTJZ. Californians Prepare to Protect a Big Powder Plant San Francisco.April 11. Gen. Shafter, commanding the department of Califor nia, has decided to recommend the im mediate erection of a batterv and the stationing of a garrison at Santa. Cm?, either of regulars or national guards men. This precautionary Pleasure is deemed advisable owin? to the fact that the powder plant near that town would otherwise be without protection against an enemy. The 12-inch breech loading rifle re cently arrived from the east will be moved to the Presidio within three days and the work cf mounting it on tee disappearing carriage will be pushed as rapidly as possible. A-R-R SINKING TORPEDOES. Mouth of the Columbia River Being Fortified. Portland, Ore., April IL Captain W. L. Fisk. United States engineer, has been notified that a number of torpe does have been shipped to be placed at the mouth of the Columbia river. An other ten inch gun for the fortifications at Scarborough Head on the Washing ton shore will arrive here Wednesday. LEAVING PORTO RICO. Details of the Departure of Our Con sul From the Island. Island of St. Thomas, West Indies, April EASTER i The Occasion Appropriately r-U' m r L Easter was celebrated appropriately in all Topeka churches. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon Topeka Commandery Knights 1'empiar march ed to the Baptist church in North Topeka with Marshall's band in the lead there to listen to an Easter sermon by the chaplain, Rev. John G. Maver. At the Church of the Assumption the decorations "were elaborate. Mass was sung by Lucia, Gertrude and Mary Wy att. Miss Edith Higbee, H. S. Lawrence, Charles Reeske and E. J. White. At the First Baptist church the pas tor. Rev. M. L. Thomas preached both morning and evening. The music was furnished by a quartette composed of Miss Edna Parkhurst. Miss Sarena Pratt, W. M. Shaver and E. Pratt. The Easter services at the Kansas Avenue M. E. church were largely at tended, and Dr. A. S. Embree appeared at his best. The church room was tastefully decorated by the ladies' so ciety of the church, and the church choir furnished Easter music. The at tendance, both morning and evening, was greater than the church could ac commodate. The decorations at Grace Cathedral for Easter were among the most elab orate in the city churches. The work was done by the Daughters of the 11. P. C. Hanna, the United States con sul at San Juan, Porto Rico, on Thurs day last, as previously announced, receiv ed instructions from Washington to pro ceed immediately to St. Thomas, leaving the care of American interests in the hands of the British consul at San Juan. Mr. Hanna was further notified to await orders here. The British consul accepted the charge upon receipt of instructions from London. Previous to leaving. Mr. Hanna advised all the United States con suls and vice consuls to move, adding, however, that the American citizens who remained in Porto Rico would enjoy the protection of the British consul. Mr. Hanna left his post on Friday, in com pany with Mr. Van Syckle and the latter' s wife; Mr. M. Del Valie, the United States vice consul, with the latter's wife and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Wyman. Mr. Van Syckle is the representative of the Standard Oil company at Porto Rico. TO LEAVE FT. NIOBRARA. Troops Paid Sunday With Reported Marching Orders for Tuesday. Valentine, Neb., April 11. Sunday was pay day at Fort Niobrara. A Sunday pay day is a very unusual circumstance at a military post, and it is reported that the Twentieth infantry, stationed at the post, is under orders to be ready to leave by Tuesday morning. Most of the companies have their dress uniforms, etc., packed already and are in shape for immediate service. Death of Publisher French. London, April 11. Samuel French.the American theatrical publisher, died on Saturday. Are you lacking In strength and en ergy? Are you nervous, despondent, irritable, bilious, constipated and gen erally run down in health? If so, your liver Is torpid and a few doses of Herb Ine will cure. Herbine has no equal as a health restorer. Geo. W. Stans field, 632 Kansas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy. Sixth and Topeka avenue. Tke Bovol is the highest grade baling powder kaowa. Actaai testa shew it sees oae tsird farther Mm may other broad. l& QE.fi Absolutely Pure novM. ww9 co.. wfw vomc 0YM p SERVICES. Observed In Topeka Churches. King. The special services were large ly attended. The capacity of the First Methodist church was taxed to the utmost to ac commodate the congregation in attend ance at the Easter services. The praise service last night and the Sunday school yesterday afternoon were espec ially arranged for the occasion. At the morning service Dr. E. L. Thorpe bap tized a number of applicants for mem bership and received 12 new members on probation. At the First Presbyterian church the following musical programme was given: Morning Organ voluntary ..'.Miss Gertrude Tracy Te Deum in B flat Quartet Shelley Solo, Hail Easter Morn H. V. Hinckley Lift Your Glad Voices Filby Quartet and Congregation. Christ Is Risen Today Davidica Quartet and Congregation. Offertory Hosanna Granier Quartet. Solos a) Immortality Frank Shepard (b) Selected Edward Strong Evening Resurrection Quartet Shelley Sigh of the Lonely Heart Walch Quartet and Congregation. Guide Me. O Thou Great Jehova Mason Quartet and Congregation. DueWesus. Thou Joy of Loving Hearts (Getz) Mrs. Parkhurst and Miss Mitch ell. Anthem Come See the Place Reed Quartet. CHAINED HER DOWS. Ottawa Girl Escapes From Her Par ents With a Chain on Her Ankle. Ottawa. Anrfl 11 Tho o-ij-I TTift- wk ster, sentenced before the probate court Saturday to the state reformatory, was given into the custody of her parents for safe keeping until she could be removed to the institution. Webster had a wholesome fear, through former experience, that he would have difficulty in keeping her. and immediately on arrival at home riveted a big chain to one of her ankles, and last night retired satisfied that the girl would not escape. This morning she was gone, chain and all. LEE KNOWS THINGS Which Will Throw Light on the Maine Affair. New York, April IL A dispatch to the Tribune from Key West says: Consul General Lee went north via Tampa in the belief that his presence was wanted in Washington to give in formation about the probabilities in Cuba during the next fortnight. He did not receive instructions until he reach ed Key West. Vice Consul Springer and Consul Barker, of Sagua, are also instructed to report at headquarters. This was construed as indicating the opinion in official quarters that an early reopening of the American consulates in Cuba is not probable. Gen. Lee may be able to add some knowledge to. what is already known regarding- the plot by which the Maine was blown up, though not perhaps, to the extent of fixing the conspiracy offi cially on the Spanish government. After the departure of the Sampson court of inquiry it was left to him to follow up the clews regarding conspirators. When Naval Attache Sobral gave out in Washington an official statement that no mines had been laid in Havana harbor, evidence that this was a mis take was quickly accumulated at the consulate, before the board had estab lished that fact to its own satisfaction. On one. point information is definite. Gen. Lee believes the letter of January last attributed to Gen. Weyler, in which Weyler speaks boastingly cf having prepared Havana harbor so that Yan kee ships could be destroyed is genuine. The Spanish authorities have a sus picion that Lee is taking to Washington with him the original of Weyler's letter about the mines in the harbor, as well as a full plan of the mines. Tablets Buckeye Pile Ointment gives Instant relief. It allays inflammation and heals. It is prompt in its action and positive in its effect. It is the the kind that cures without pains or discomfort. It is for piles only. 50c Tubes, 73c. Geo. W. Stansfield, 632 Kan sas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy.cor ner Sixth and Topeka avenue. 1 Looks Like a Bargain. Wears Like a J Bargain. I s a I Bargain. liiaAA? 1 3eA? 1 5eA. SPECIAL CLEARING (ur new Spring Stock of Frames and Pictures is arriving. One carload is already in and we need room. We find we have on hand about SCO odd frames of various styles. As there are only a few of a kind we wish to close them out quickly, and to do so have fitted them op and marked them far below the regular wholesale prices. We have marked one lot consisting of assorted subjects, framed in combination frames, 6x7 inches wide, at 24c each. The frames alone are regular Dollar grade. We have others at 39c, 49c, 59 and 69c that are worth $1.25 to $2.50 in a regular way. This is an opportunity to pick up some nice Pictures at less than half regular wholesale price, We are the only wholesale dealers in picture frames, Etc., in the state, and the only manufacturers of such goods west of Chicago. We also oper ate the only Mirror Factory in the west. Dealers should get Our Prices on Frames, Moulding, Curtain Poles, Etc., of our own manufacture. We make a specialty of resilvering Mirrors, and will make very low prices on this work to dealers. Have you a Mirror that needs word and we will send for it. Remember it Pays to Trade THE 618 Kansas Avenue. STOP FIGHTING. Blanco's Proclamation to People of Cuba. the Washington, April 11. The state de partment today received General Blan co's proclamation ordering a cessation of hostilities in Cuba. It was cabled to the Spanish minister here and by him delivered to the department. The proc lamation is as follows: 'His Majesty's government, yielding to the reiterated wish expressed by his holiness, the pope, has been pleased to decree a suspension of hostilities with the object of preparing and facilitating the restoration of peace on this island, in virtue whereof I believe it conven ient to order. "Article 1 The day following the re ceipt in each-locaIity of the present proclamation, hostilities are ordered to be suspended in all the territory of the island of Cuba. "The details for the execution of the above article will be the object of special instructions that will be com municated to the several commanders in chief of the army-corps for the easy and prompt execution according to the situation and circumstances of the case. "(Signed) BLANCO." THE MESSAGE STANDS As Written Except For an Ad dition About the Armistice. Washington, April 11. The only change made In the president's message from the draft decided on some days ago, is in the nature of an addition. Not a single line will be or has been strick en from the original message and the only change made is the incorporation in the message of what Spanish govern ment has to say about "the cessation of hostilities. No fresh communications have have been received from Minister Woodford. 33. W. Hughes' Easy Payment House. A beautiful line of Brussels and in grain carpets, a fine line of China d Japan straw mattings. We have just received an elegant line of rugs and lace curtains in the very latest pat terns, a nice line of dishes, lamps, glass ware and bedroom toilet sets, all sold on easy payment at low prices. I am also prepared to make and lay carpets on very short notice, in first class style. E. W. HUGHES, 107 East Fifth street, opposite Postoffice. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new S:20 a. nr., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p- m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. We do mending and sew on buttons free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry. To Core Constipation Vorever. Tate Caeearets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c If CCC tail to cure, druggists refund money. fSff TO "start the ball" rolling in the Underwear depart ment we placed on sale this morning fifty dozen Ladies Cream French Ribbed Vests, with low neck and short sleeves finely finished with taped neck and sleeves full sizes, Nos. 3, 4 and 5, worth a dime each, at least. We will sell them today and tomorrow only, with a limit of four Vests to each buyer, at n I Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. 1 KANSAScskiT.AeShia SALE OF PICTURES. Re.Silvering If so, bring it in or leave at- FAIR. CABINET MEETS. Spanish Cessation of Hostilities Will Make o Difference. Washington, April 11. There was an informal meeting of a majority of the members of the cabinet shortly after 10 o'clock today.. Those in the conference comprised Assistant Secretary Day, Secretary Long, Secretary Alger, Sec retary Bliss and Attorney General Griggs. Together they went over the situation and outlook again very thoroughly and talked over the most recent action of the Spanish government. The president before entering into this informal last general consultation, summoned Rep resentative Heatwole of Minnesota, a member of the house committee on for eign affairs, whose views he was desir ous to have. Mr. Heatwole declined to discuss what the president had to say, but it is known that there were no new developments in the matter brought up. Mr. Heatwole suggested that it was likely the Cuban matter would follow the prescribed course in congress by reference and report from the commit tee and that congress would not be slow to act. Senator Fritchard stated after his talk with the president that he did not be lieve the Spanish "cessation of hostili ties" would change very materially the situation as to this country. He thought the same resolution woeH be adopted in congress now as had been expected before the new move of Spain. Representative Dingley came just af ter the informal discussion and. ic is understood, discussed in a preliminary way the character of war revenue measures that may be immediately nec essary. CALLS IT A TRUCE. Spanish Minister of War Says It Isn't an Armistice. Madrid, April 11, 10 a. m. El Impar cial says that Lieutenant General Cor rea, minister of war. in a conversation yesterday with several people expressed1 himself as follows: "It is an error to say that the gov ernment has granted an armistice to the rebels. I would never give that be fore leaving the ministry because it would be the same thing as recogniz ing the belligerency of the rebels. The government has granted the wish of the powers that we should cease hostil ities during the day which General Blanco judges prudent for preparing peace. I acceded to a cessation of hos tilities because to refuse the wish of the powers would be to divorce Spain from the world. If I left the cabinet 1 should be -placing my successor in an awkward position. "General Blanco will probably pub lish a proclamation of truce and also another offering Indulgent terms dur ing the cessation of hostilities. If. during this period, there are important submissions and the United States withdraws its ships from the neighbor hood of Cuba and the Philippines, all will be well and peace will soon reached. Otherwise the Cuban war will continue and the powers will be fhlie-ort to demand that the United States maintain absolute neutrality and enforce a dissolution of the 6Iibustenng committee in New York. The armistice is not to prevent the Spanish govern ment continuing its military prepara tions and clacing the peninsular, the Canaries, the Balearic islands and Por to iiico in a state of defense."

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"TOPEKA STATE JOTTHXAL, MONDAY EVET'fTN'Gr, APRIL. 11, 1898. TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL BY FRANK P. MAC LENNAN. VOLUME XXV ...No. 86 OFFICIAL. CITT PAPER. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Dally edition, delivered tov carrier. 16 cents a week to any part of Topeka or suburbs, or at the same price In any Kan sas town where this paper has a carrier system. By malt, one year By mail, three months Weekly edtion. one year 50 PERMANENT HOME. Toneka State Journal Building. 800 and 02 Kansas avenue, corner of Eighth. NEW YORK OFFICE. Temple Court Bldg.. A. Frank Richardson. Mgr. CTTTCAOO OFFICK. B32 Chamber of Commerce Bldgi A. Frank Richardson. Mgr. LONDON OFFICE. 12 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street. TELEPHONES. Business Office Bell 'Phone 107 Reporters' Room Bell 'Phone 577 The "yellow" patriots who want peace at any price, are getting1 scarce. Shall we get Havana cigars for two cents apiece when Spain is driven out of Cuba? When we celebrate the next Fourth of July we can also celebrate the end of the war with Spain. Hutchinson is moving her horse barn which she calls "auditorium," into town to please Cy Leland. One reason why there are no cyclones this spring must be because congress has needed all the wind. Information is received from sheol then when Brann entered the atmos phere turned a deeper red. The Cuban "Hoonta" should not al low itself to get out any more pronun ciamentos, if it wants American help. Don't scold about the Pope. He told Spain that Cuba should be free and Spain feels as if her Easter egg were cracked. Y 'v Wars used to last thirty years; then ten years was the limit; then three; now most of them are over in from three to six months. There is general trepidation as to where Sheriff Cook's flying squadron will make its next onslaught whether the Canaries or whether he will harass the coast line of Smoky Row. How many Topeka boys will enlist on the gunboat Topeka, It seems an an omaly for the Topeka to be manned by a. crew, not a single one of whom is from Kansas. There was great excitement in Law jence the other day. One of the pa pers got out an "extra" something un heard of, and the other paper bitterly accused its rival of being a "yellow" journal. F. D. Coburn, who is running for gov ernor, doesn't even know Cy Leland by sight, it is said. Mr. Coburn is labor ing under the impression that a Repub lican has a right to run for governor Without consulting Cy Leland. Wichita Eagle: In the war of the Rebellion Kansas furnished more vol unteers than her quota, about double her proportion. Her inhabitants were of the war stamp. They were in the fight for principle. They had come to the territory ap much or more for the purpose of fighting than anything else. Home getting was but an incident. The result was that in 'sixty-three and four in some Kansas counties there .were but women and children to be found. The men and boys were all in the army. Osage, a central county, in the fair of '64 cast but 125 votes. Just be fore the close of the war, however.when Pap Price attempted his invasion, Kan sas mustered some 17 regiments and battalions and sent them to the front. This last effort denuded the state of its male inhabitants. At the seat of the county named but three men were left, one of these was a wooden-legged crip ple, one paralytic preacher and the other an aged postmaster who was too old to carry a gun. After the war was over ex-soldiers by the thousands flock ed from other states to Kansas for homes. The result is that even today Kansas has a greater per cent of old soldiers than any other state, and but one other state, we believe, has a great er number of pensioners. The question is, what will be the soldier record of Kansas in the event of a war with Spain. A large per cent of those who served out their time in the war of the Rebellion re-enlisted. Admitting that this large per cent of old soldiers have had their fill of war, in which direction will their influence be exerted as to the young men who have had no experi-j ence? Will the old soldier encourage or discourage volunteering when it comes to his own sons? J! UK lUii VICTIMS. J. S. Crossy's Estate "Two Johns" Giv en to the Widows and Orphans of the Dead Sailors. Baltimore, Md., April 11. John Stew art Crossy, retired comedian and play wright.has offered his handsome estate, "Two Johns," named after his most popular play, for the establishment of a home for the widows and a school for the orphans of the Maine's victims. The property consists of 400 acres of land, beautifully situated on the Chop tank river, on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake. It is improved by several large buildings, including Mr. Crossy's mansion, which cost over $70,000. There is a steamboat landing, at which steam ers from Baltimore stop daily.and there are also a sawmill, a laboratory, and ether industries on the place. Mr. Crossy proposes to form a com "pany under the name of "The American Humane Society of Maryland" to have charge of the establishment, which is to be supported by voluntary subscrip tions. He has invited a dozen patriotic citizens to each subscribe $100 to re furnish the buildings and add necessary Improvements so as to convert a. part of the mansion into school rooms and workshops where boys may be taught trades. ODD DAMAGE SUIT. New Zealand Girl Awarded $3,GOO as the Result of a Grafting Oper ation. "Van Couxer, B. C, April 11. A pecu liar case occupied the supreme court at Auckland, New Zealand, for several days, Miss Baker suing Dr. Purctaas for 500 damages- for grafting more skin from her body than she alleged had been arranged for. It appears a Miss Houldsworth was severely burned, and Miss Baker agreed that Dr. Purchas should graft some of the skin from her body. Miss Houlds worth succumbed to her injuries. It was found that, although Dr. Purchas was a clever physician, he was too brutal in taking more of Miss Baker's skin than was absolutely necessary. Miss Baker was allowed $3,000. SCOTT APOLOGIZES For His Aspersions on the Character of Stage Women. London, ARril 11. The controversy between Clement Scott, the dr&natic critic, and the theatrical people of this part of the world, arising from Scott's reflections upon the virtue of actresses, in an interview in December last, has been settled by an abject apology upon the part of Scott. The dramatic critic stirred up the storm referred to in an interview pre pared for a publication, entitled "Great Thoughts." Among the remarks attributed to Scott was that it was nearly impossi ble for a woman who adopts the stage as a professional, to remain pure. He is said to have added that "the freedom of life, speech and gesture behind the curtain renders it almost impossible for a woman to preserve that simplicity of manner which is her greatest charm." In his apology Scott says: "I suggest that the words published and which have evidently given such offense, were spoken at a moment of great mental strain when my surround ings were such as to prevent me from clearly appreciating the distress they were likely to cause." It Is believed Sir Henry Irving will accept the apology ana that the matter will be allowed to drop. The controver sy has grown in bitterness, the mana gers combining to keep Scott out of their theaters, while dozens of appeal ing and threatening letters were sent to the Daily Telegraph, by which paper Scott is employed, asking for his dis charge. Finally the matter was taken up by the Actors' association in its corporate capacity, and was to be debated at a special meeting on April 19, Scott in the meantime appealing to the institute of journalists to see that he got fair play. DAMROSCH TO REST. Symphony Conductor to Take a Year's Vacation. New York. April 11. Walter Dam rosch will probably not be heard as a conductor in New York for some time to come, unless his present plans are materially changed. He is to conduct at the Symphony society tomorrow night, and during the memorial celebra tions of the Oratorio society. But he will withdraw from both organizations next year, and their continuance seems at this time a matter of some uncer tainty. Next season Mr. Damrosch will con duct for the ten weeks of the Ellis com pany's tour through the cities outside of New York, but he will no longer be a partner in the enterprise. Most of his time next year will be passed in New York, and will be devoted to composi tion. The tour of the Damrosch-Ellis company this year has proved highly profitable, and it may be due to this fact that Mr. Damrosch now finds it convenient to gratify his desire to de vote himself to composition. "I am delighted to get the opportunity of a year's rest," Mr. Damrosch said last night, "in order to devote myself to composition. "The success of our company was great. In Chicago we played to the largest operatic business ever known there, and our Boston season was a tri umph. But I shall rest for a year, with the exception of ten weeks I devote to conducting the performances of the El lis company on the road." Pensions for Kansans. Washington, April 11. Pensions have been granted as follows: Additional William Fenton, Beulah, $6 to $8. Increase Madison Snapp, Osawkie, $6 to $12; John Beesley, Macyville, $8 to $12; T. T. Evans, Stockton, $30 to $50. $12; Thos. T. Evans, Stockton, $20 to Reissue Presley Russell, Greenburg, $10. Original Widows, Etc. Susan M. Johnson, Washington, $8; minors of Willis Hunt, Huntsville, $10; minors of Daniel D. Hearn, Leavenworth, $12; minors of Seth J. Kellogg. Wayne, $16; minors of Eli Matthews, Fredonia, $18. ITMi The most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest for toilet, bath, and nursery. It is the only preventive of pimples, blackheads, red, rough, and oily skin, red, rough hands with shapeless nails, dry, thin, and falling hair, and simple baby blemishes. It is so because it strikes at the cause of most complexional disfigura- tions, viz., thb Clogged, Irritated, Inflamkd, Overworked, os Sluggish Pork. I suffered two years with Acne. I have tried all kinds of medicines bnt they did me no good 1 have used nine cakes of your Soap, and I am cured. Mv skin is as smooth as any baby. Feb. 22, 189. LEE L. FISHER, 823 N. Compton Ave., St. Louis, Ho. Before using Ccticcra Soap, my face and hands were just as rough as they could be and my face was all covered with pimples. I was unfit to look at. but after using Cutici-ka Soap three weeks mv face was equal to velvet. Feb. 6, lass. PAUL PUfRE, Chaler, La. I suffered with blackheads and pimples for two or three years until it became chronic. I tried everything imaginable, but it did me no food. Ccticura Soap cured me. eb. 20, '98. L. V. GILLIAM, Oak P. O., Va. I was troubled for eight years with pimples on the face. I commenced using Ccticuka Boap. In a very short time the pimples all disappeared and mv skin is now in a healthy condition. JAMES FOSTER. Feb. 17, 1898. Dixmont, Allegheny Co., Pa. Sold throuehoiitth world. Price. 25c FonuDnrt AVD Ch km. CoKf Sol. Prop... Boston. ar Uow to Pnvaal aad Can Punptaa," mailed ftaa. Cured By KANSASJIEWS. Maine Man Stocks an Island With Kansas Jack Rabbits. Gets a Few Specimens From Sumner County. ST. HELENA HAUNTED. Long Eared Tisitors Propa gated "Wonderfully Fast. Fishermen to the lonely Spot Thought Them Spooks. New York Journal. A Surrey (Me.) dispatch to the Lew iston Journal says it is rumored that Bowden Linniken have purchased Judd's Island, in Morgan's 'bay, .with the intention of stocking and holding it as a reserve for jack rabbits. Mr. Linniken, who has traveled ex tensively in the south and northwest, where the animal abounds in large numbers, conceived the idea, and on his return resolved to give the matter a trial if ever he became able to con trol a plot of land sufficiently large to maintain a few thousand jacks, safely away from hunters and dogs. Several years ago while on the boat between Rockland and Green's Landing he chanced to fall into conversation with a gentleman from Stonington, who had spent several seasons in Oxford, Kan., and naturally the conversation drifted to hunting and finally to jack rabbits. Linniken spoke of the propagation of the western rabbit in Maine as a possibility, at the. same time informing the gentleman regarding the rapidity of the animal's growth and reproduction, saying: "A jack rabbit can take care of itself after it is two weeks old. It will pro duce from seven to nine young at a litter. They have a litter every month in the year except February. They are full grown at four months, you see how fast they are able to spread over a territory." The Stonington gentleman being a dead game sport, grasped the idea at once, but said nothing to Linniken. He sent to Oxford, Kan., asking a friend to ship a few pairs of jacks. In a few weeks he was surprised to find at the steamboat wharf a large box contain ing a few specimens. They were placed upon an island south of Stonington and soon were forgotten by all except the owner, who had faith in the scheme. The first summer passed and gave but little signs and few people ever visited the spot, except now and then, a stray lobster fisherman. Finally reports were afloat that the little island near St. Helena was haunt ed. .All sorts of stories were spreading of odd animals seen there that would disappear like air or go like a bullet from a gun. The animals were describ ed as large as sheep, eyes like jack-o-lanterns, white as snow, ears like a donkey and feet like a cow. All sorts of rumor of panthers, Indian devils and all kinds of wild beasts were reported, till people dare not venture near St. Helena. The sporting man was struck with the thought that possibly his jacks did not perish as he supposed and that they might De tne cause or tne alarm. Taking a skiff he started for Rabbit Island, and found that his jacks were more than a success. Everywhere he looked were signs, and now and then a white sterak passing before his vision told him the truth. The island he found literally covered with the fleet footed western animals. Even in the face of success he looked upon and considered that he had a white elephant on his hands. He decided to consult Linniken, the man who advanced the idea, by let ter, telling him of his success, and ask ing him what was the next best to do. Linniken at once mailed to his ad dress a copy of the Boston Chamber Commerce official reports in which rab bits were emoted at 40 and 50 cents each at that date. From that day the slaughter has' continued, dogs, men and guns employed, ana tne sporting man reaps the reward of a borrowed idea. Linniken will stock nis lsiana in March, and expects to furnish jacks for Boston market as early as July. He said if ever the jacks got to the main land alive, it will be necessary for the state to offer a bounty on them, for they will sweep it like a cyclone. HUTCHINSON JUBILEE. Programme for the Four Days Begin ning May 31 in FulL Hutchinson, April 11. The executive committee has arranged the daily pro gramme and ticket plans for the annual Musical Jubilee, to be given her May 31 to June 3. The programme of the four days of the jubilee will be as follows: TUESDAY. 9 a. m. School contest. 10 a. m. Recital by Prof. Spencer. 11 a. m. Lecture and drill by Prof. Root. 2 p. m. Chorus contest, class E. 3:30 p. m. Harp solo contest. 4 p. m. Violin contest. 4 p. m. Vocal duet contestc 8 p. m. Concert. WEDNESDAY. 9 a. m. Bass solo contest. 9:30 a. m. Violincelio contest. 10 a. m. Chorus contest, class A. 10:30 a. m. Mixed quartet contest. 11 a. m. Lecture and drill by Prof. Root. 2 p. m. Chorus contest, class B. 3 p. m. Piano solo contest. 5 p. m. Concert. THURSDAY. 9 a. m. Male quartet ctmtest. 9:30 a. m. Cornet solo contest. 10 a. m. Recital by Prof. Spencer. 11 a. m. Lecture and drill by Prof. Root. 2 p. m. Tenor solo contest. 3 p. m. Chorus contest, class C. 4 p. m. Piano duet contest. 8 p. m. Concert. FRIDAY. 8:30 a. m. Piano student contest. 9:30 a. m. Contralto solo contest. 10:30 a. m. Lecture and drill. Prof. Root. 1:30 p. m. Soprano solo contest. 3 p. m. Chorus contest, class D. 4 p. m. Ladies' quartet contest. 8 p. m. Closing concert and awarding prizes. Reserved seats for the season, $1.50, $2, $3 and $4. according to location. Reserved seats, one session, morning, afternoon or evening, 25 cents to 50 ceifes, according to location. PICTURES ARE IN DEMAND. Doctor Who Secured Mrs. Albright's Photograph Has Pled. Fort Scott, April 11. Dr. G.W. Moore, the Kansas City man, who received a picture of Mrs. C. E. Albright, a beauti ful young woman of this city, upon the pretense that he wanted it for an east ern magazine, and then published it in bright colors on the front cover of an objectionable patent medicine pamphlet, cannot be found here by those interest ed in his whereabouts, and it is believed he will not return. His advertisements announce that he is from Kansas City and New York-The 5,000 pamphlets upon which the picture is printed have not been taken from the printer, but notwithstanding the efforts of the printers to prevent their getting I "4 furniture Bedroom Suits, Iron Beds, Kitchm CakWr 20x24 Mirror, Brass Trimmed, kitchen Cabinet, $10 I $3.50 $2.50 Leather Couches, Velour. covered Couches, Kitchen Tables, with Drawers, $10 $7.00 $1.35 Fine Polished Oak cane Seat Vienna Bent Wood Oak Dining Chairs Dining Chairs $1.00 each. J 1,50 each. Kitchen hairs, Spiral Springs, Oak Cobbler Rockers, 35c $2.00 $1,50 4-ft. Business Desk, Ruh?r Cotton-Top Mattresses JDaby CJarriages $14.50 $5.00 $1.50 Oak Cheffoniers A Cane Seat All Cotton Mattresses Dining Chair $6.00 65c $5.50 WE HAVE the largest stock ever brought to this city, and will duplicate any price made on Furniture. Look around and get posted. into circulation, some of them are out and are in great demand all over the city, especially among the ladies. MONEY TAKEN1 FROM MAILS. Young Kan From Xandley Arrested by Federal Authorities. Fort Scott, Apr'tf 11. Charles Dykes, a young man from Lindley, Kan., was brought here and put In the federal jail today, charged with stealing money from the mails at Parker, in Linn coun ty. He was convicted In the Linn county court the other day of forgery in the second degree, but when it was learned the federal court authorities wanted him, he was granted a new trial and the case was dismissed in order that he might be delivered to the federal au thorities. An accomplice is being hunted. New Bank at Westmoreland. Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has returned from Westmoreland, where he arranged for the opening of the new Farmers' State bank of that place. The capital stock is $20,000. and A. Richards is president and J. L. Rogers cashier. It takes the place of the old Westmore land State bank, the charter of which was revoked by Commissioner Breiden thal in February for failing to comply with certain provisions of the new banking law. COFFEYVIIXE CHAXTTATJOTTA. Session Will Be Held June 27 to July 4. Coffeyville, April 11. The Commercial club has already contracted for the sale of a sufficient number of tickets for the Chautauqua assembly to insure its es tablishment here. Rev. Mr. Stewart, who will manage the project, required the guarantee of the sale of $1,000 worth of season tickets, payable June 25. The session will be held June 27 to July 4, in an auditorium to be built at the fair grounds southeast of the city. Women Drove Recklessly. Pittsburg, April 11. Two women driv ing recklessly down Broadway in this city last night ran over Willie Collins, aged 6, injuring him so severely that he will not recover. The carriage did not stop and the drivers were evidently careless of the result of their work. All efforts of the police to ascertain who the women were, has proven futile. Wants Better Rates. The Stafford Milling company of Stafford, Kan., has filed a complaint with the board of railroad commission ers, charging the Santa Fe with dis crimination in the shipment of grain and flour. The complaint states that the company fails to give the Stafford Milling company the same advantages that are given milling companies at Newton and other points. To Hunt Horse Thieves. Argonia.April 11. An anti-horse thief detective association composed of 30 members has been organized here to haul down and bring to punishment thieves. The Rock Island Flyer Leaves Topeka every morning at 7:30, arriving at Kansas City 9:15 a. m., re turning, leaves Kansas City 7:10, arriv ing at Topeka 8:50 p. m. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. The Rock Island Elyer Leave Topeka every night at 8:50 p. m., arriving Colorado Springs 11:05, Denver 11:30 next a. m NEW STOCK. NEW GOODS. LOW PRICES. LAST SEASON'S FURNITURE SOLD AT COST AND LESS RAILR0AD NEWS. Colorado Tourist Rates Terj Liberal This Year From Missouri River Points to Denver, Round Trip FARE OF S25 IS GIVEN. Rates to the Omaha Exposition Better Than World's Fair. Employes Must Resign "When They Run For Office. Chicago, April 11. The Western Passen ger association has granted a low rate for tourist travel to Colorado from Missouri river points. The rate will be $25 for the round trip with a satisfactory time limit to Colorado Springs or Denver. This was about the same rate as was granted last year. RATES TO OMAHA. Railroads More Liberal Than to the World's Fair at Chicago. Chicago.April 11. Rates and arrange ments on account of the Omaha expo sition were completed today by the Western Passenger association lines. The rates are more liberal than those made for the Chicago exposition. Summer tourist tickets will be sold at 80 per cent of double locals to Omaha from all sections of the country, with final return limit to November 15. From all association points east of Colorado a rate of one fare and a third for the round trip will be made from June 1 until October 30, with a 30 day return limit, provided, however, that in no case the rate from the following points to Omaha shall be less than $20 from Chicago, $17 from Peoria, $17 from St. Louis, $25 from Colorado common points and $15.75 from St. Paul and Min neapolis. For the opening ceremonies a rate of one cent a mile will be made from all points within 150 miles of Omaha, From points beyond the 150 mile limit, the rate will be one fare for the round trip. All tickets of every character through Omaha, in either direction, will be made good for stopover at Omaha not to ex ceed five days. The minimum rate for any round trip ticket is to be 50 cents. HAD TO QUIT THE ROAD. Arkansas City Santa Fe Employe Ran For Office and Lost His J ob. Arkansas City Traveler: Ben Sprulll, who ran for marshal, has gone to carpen tering. Prior to the election Ben was an employe at the Santa Fe shops. At the same time he wanted to run for mar shal. According to the rules of the com pany he couldn't do it and hold his job. He asked for a lay-off and it was refused. He worked right along, letting his friends take care of his campaign. The day be fore election he was told that the order of the company must be obeyed; that he must resign his candidacy for the mar shalship or his job. He quit his job. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. Only One Night to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo- via Santa Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and free reclining chair cars through. No other line runs its trains through all these points. tat ices HOI JLL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The following real estate transfers have been filed: Louis E. Ashelman and wife to Fan nie and Laura Eshleman, $1. lots 313. 315, 317, 319 Strait street,. J. W. Morris' addition. Geo. W. and J. L. Holton to Ephriam Dietrich, south half of northeast quart er 24, 10, 14. Hiram Sparks and wife to Ephriam DeiHHch, $7,000, south half 24, 10. 14. L. L. Turner and wife to Elizabeth Doyle, $60, lots 329, 331 Green street, J. W. Morris' addition. Thos. H. Bain and wife to Arabella J. Palmer, $250, lots 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48 Virginia avenue, Crystal Springs addition. John Hartley and wife to James Pad gett, $10, undivided half south 10 feet, west 62 feet, lot 479 Van Buren street. Edward E. Alexander and wife to Chas. T. Page, $1, lots 254 to 264 even. 257 to 275 odd, Illinois avenue, 254 to 264 even Michigan avenue, Highland Park. Gertrude and H. S. Curry to Fannie Eshelman, $1, lots 313, 315, 317, 319 Strait street, Morris' addition. B. Rockwell to Julia H. Pounds, $95, west half, southeast quarter 20, 13, 16. J. E. Cooper and wife to Bank of To peka,$l, lots 102, 104 Thirteenth.Throop's third addition. BASEBALL YESTERDAT. St. Joe Defeats Minneapolis and Cin cinnati Turns Down Indianapolis. St. Joseph, Mo.. April 11. St. Josrph de feated Minneapolis in the first game of the season. The attendance was over 500. Score: R II E Saints 0 0000001 12" 9 6 Minneapolis 0 0000000 11 4 2 Batteries Risley, Mullaney, Berg and Collins; Figgemier, Phillipi, Walsh and Dixon and Hitter. Cincinnati, O., April 11. Exhibition base ball game: V R H E Cincinnati 0 0010002 3 5 i Indianapolis 0 0000100 01 2 1 Batteries Cincinnati, Breitenstein.Dwy er. Hill and Peitz: Indianapolis, Scott, Hawley, Dooms and Kahoe. COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS. Chas. H. Yale's "Devil's Auction," which has succeeded in attracting good audiences throughout the country for the past 16 years, will be seen at the Grand Opera House in this city tonight. It is this year known as the "Forever Devil's Auction," and is said to contain many new features. The prices are 75, 50 and 25 cents. A melodrama with the present Cuban struggle as its foundation is appro priate at this time, and Lillian Lewis has enjoyed considerable success with her piece, "Liberty and Love" this sea son. It will be at the Grand Opera House in this city on both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this week.Miss Lewis takes the part of a young patriot maiden who gives up family and riches for her country. The prices will be 75, 50 and 25 cents. LYNCHERS' TRIAL. Sentiment so Strong in Their Favor That Conviction is Considered Very Doubtful. Guthrie. O. TV, April 11. Assistant Dis trict Attorney Scothorn returned from Te cumseh last night, where he has been conducting the preliminary to the prose cution of the burners of the two Seminole Indians. It took five days to empanel a United States grand jury. The feeling of prejudice in favor of the lynchers is so strongin that country that it seems almost sure that the government will be unable to secure a conviction there: Ballard's Snow Liniment will cure Lame back. Sore Throat, Wounds. Strains, Bruises, Cuts, Old Sores. La oies. it will cure your back-ache. Geo. W. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave., and Mil ler's Pharmacy. Cor, Cth and Topeka avenue. Talk PSON BROS., 626 Kansas Avenue. SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS Charles N. Nelson is visiting in Ot tawa, The T. A. A. bowling alleys have been repaired. The Knights Templar were photo graphed yesterday. Last year's parasols with new lace and silk have appeared. A. L. Hulit will leave this week for a month's business trip to Mexico. The first open cars of the season ap peared on Kansas avenue Saturday. Frank Curry is catcher and Chamber lain center field for the university team. William Taylor holds the record on duck pins. He made 146 with a spare and three striked in succession. The young man who bought a new Easter suit Saturday night and wore it to church with the price tag on, has been mad today. A heavy cloud of dust blew down a side street. People thought a cyclone was coming and looked out in time to see a man shaking a door mat. The latest subscriptions to the Audi torium fund are $10 from Governor Leedy and $50 from the Trust Company of America. The individual members of the association are still working for subscriptions and they have much more to do. The bankers of northeastern Kansas will meet in Topeka next Wednesday in annual session. The meetings wiil be held in the Topeka Commercial club rooms. The meeting of the Commercial club which was set for Wednesday evening has therefore been postponed until Thursday evening. Siloam lodge No. 225 A. F. A. M. has been presented with a handsomely framed photograph of George Washing ton's Masonic gavel. The gavel was made for Washington to use in dedicat ing the corner stone of the United States capitol when Washington acted as grand master. It has since been cherished by Potomac lodge in Wash ington and has beep used on more im portant occasions than any other his toric relic in existence. It was used in laying the corner stone of Washington monument and many well "known cor ner stones. The picture was presented by H. D. Allen, of Boston and formerly of Topeka. CROW DOG'S HATCHET Has Been Dug Up and He is Ready to Put on War Faint. St. Paul, Minn., April 11. Indian In spector McLaughlin has written a friend in this city that Crow Dog, the famous old chief of the Sioux Indians at the Rosebud agency, has offered to raise a regiment of young bucks for service in event of war. Major McLaughlin, speaking of the proposition, says: "One could get together from their number as fine a body of irregular troops as there is in the world. They are fine riders, expert with the rifle, have lots of endurance, are thoroughly at home in any weather and for scout ing work and irregular duty and even fighting in extended order, they would be the equals of any troops in the coun try. "The Sioux are thoroughly loyal and could be relied upon to do their whole duty in any place they were put. If the government desires their aid, I can assure it not less than 1,000 fine fellows from the Sioux agencies." A Train for Topeka, The Santa Fe plug leaving Topeka every day at 7:30 a. m.. is designed pri marily for the accommodation of To peka people and Its journeys begin and) end here. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m train for Kansas City 7 Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:S p. m.

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, MONDAY EVESTNG, APRIL 11, 1S9S. 5 POLITICAL NOTES. J. M. Millar of Cotincll Grove, candi date few consress in the Fourth district, passed through Topeka Sunday. He said: "I believe I will be successful in this campaign. I have bad assurances of support from various parts of tne district which are Tery encouraging to me." The accommodations for visitors at tne Horton convention are about exhausted. This Is due to the fact that all the can didates for state offices who can possi bly reach the town will be there to do some campaigning Since J. W. Moore has retired from the race for congress in Marion county, the friends of J. S. Dean, because Mar ion county has alwavs given a big re publican majority, think he will be able to muster sufficient strength to secure the nomination. TV. J. Bailey is the only congressional candidate in the first district wno attend the convention. Fusion fn the Third district is now practically assured and S. S. Kirkpat rick will continue as a private citizen atter the election if tne Populists and Democrats stand by Mr. Ridgely as closely as they did in the last campaign. The Democratic and Populist congress ional conventions will be held at Cna cute June Sth. Sim Bear is in Dakota and will not attend the First district convention at Horton tomorrow. He is one of the delegates from Shawnee county. BRYAN WOULDN'T PRAY. Uplines to Lead in a Supplica tion to the Throne of Grace. Indiana Mineral Springs, In-i. April 11. William J. Bryan refused to lead in prayer when he attended the Easter serv ices in the Elm Grove Methodist church on Supreme Court Judge MeCabe's fnrm adjoining the Indiana mineral springs. The pastor had just made an earnest plea few peace, before he walked down to the visitor and asked him to lead the congre gation in prayer. After the services Judge MeCabe took his distinguished visitor to drink the waters and see the mud baths at the big resort in this valley. Before leaving for Pittsburg, where he lectures. Mr. Bryan was presented with a large bunch of Cowers by Judge McCabe's grandchildren. FORT SCOTTS WATER. Federal Authorities Sow in Charge of the Plant. Fort Scott. April 11. A new turn in the affairs of the much muddled water works fight took place Saturday after noon when the plant passed from the hands of the sheriff to a deputy United States marshal. This is the result of a replevin suit. In addition to the replevin suit Sher iff Wheeler was made defendant in a S5.00O damage suit, the company having asked that amount on the grounds that the property was wrongfully seized and that there was no law authorizing him to collect the taxes against the former owners of the concern. FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE. 69 Dead Bodies Kecovered Prom the Chilkoot Avalanche. Seattle. Wash.. April II. Later details received here from Alaska increase the .horror of the avaianohe on the Ohilkoot pass instead of lessening it. Sixty-nine bodies have been thus (ir,recoverel and the names of 15t missing have been re oorted as unaccounted for. It is bareiy possible that some of these had succeed ed in crossing the pass before the ava lanche occurred. A conservative esti mate is that between .i and persons were killed. LOCAL MENTION. The United States court convened to day. Fred VanVaikenburg is cow living in Chicago. The Commercial club, will meet Thurs day evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. K. VanHook axe the parents of a boy. Country roads are so rough, as to be dangerous to vehicles. "Father" Baker intends to see the congressional convention at Horton. Lieutenant Governor A. M. Harvey has returned from a trip to St- Louis. Hammocks and screens are being brought out while stoves are being put away. The Hillmon case is to be commenced May Z in the United States circuit court. Eugene Wolfe, who has been seriously sick for several weeks, is able to r-de down town. The official board of the Methodist church will hold a business meeting this evening. Folice Matron Thorpe says: "There is now an exodus of Topeka poor people into the country." The felted Commercial Travelers of Topeka are arranging for an entertain ment next Saturday evening. The ladies of the Orphans home are arranging for a social to be given at the home Friday from 2 to S p. m. Dr. Daniel Whitmer. who had his leg fractured by a fail over two months ago. will soon be able to leave Christ hospital. The City Federated club will hold a business meeting Thursday morning at 10:2O o'clock. April 14, in the physical culture parlors. Mr. George Lerrigo. of the X. M. C. A. has returned from California where lie scent the past six weeks for the benefit of his health. The State Indstrial school for girls at Beloit was established by the W. C. T. 17. several years before the state took it as its institution. Major J. K. Hudson is growing mad der every day at what he thinks is the l&ck of backbone in President Mc Kin ley during tn Cuban crisis. Services at the Second Fresbvterian church Sunday morning were dispensed with and a short prayer service held on account of the death of Mrs. 3. C Mil ler. The practice of covering books at the city library has been discontinued. The library authorities decided that the books would be better takes care of if left uncovered Mr. John A Dailey. of the engineer ing department of the Santa Fe. is clean shaven for the first time in 25 years. His moustache was sacrificed as the result of a Masonic wager. Assistant General Superintendent W. II. Stillwell of the Rock. Island will go Chicago this week to attend a meet ing of the operating; officials for the purpose of arranging a new time card. The new card wEl go into effect May L Ed and Otis Roberts, the men arrest ed here by the police with counterfeit ing tools in their possession, have been gives in charge of the United States authorities and bound over for hearing Wf ore the grand jury. THE DISGRUXTLED. A Topeka Coterie of Populists Going to Play Smash With Leedy. Shawnee county Populists who rive been carefully following Governor Leedy'a trail for several months hope to seere their first success on April 36. This is the date fitted for the Shawnee county Populist convention to elect delegates to the state convention. The plan of holding a very early con vention was preconeerted. It is proposed to elect a solid antt-Leedy delegation and the leaders UsruTe that this wiil be com paratively eafy. By holding the county convention before any other they hope by this means to start a namoede away from tiovernor Leedy. If the first dele gation elected is against Xrf-edy it may lead other counties to fallow suit. The griev ance against Governor Leedy is caused more by the retention of Chief of Police Steele than anything else. The trouble is purely local. REVOLT IN PORTO RICO. Mobs Clash With the Troops and Many Are Killed. Kew York. April IX A dispatch, to the World from San Juan. Porto Rico, says: The entrance of the Viacaya and Oquen do from Havana created great excitement Preparations for eoifling are being push ed and seven steamers loaded with Cardiff coal are coming. The work of fortifica tion progresses rapidly and a system of coast heliographs has been estabiished- The harbor was mined during the nights last week. The garrisons have received six months rations and private families are buj4ng large supplies of food. Prices advanced Mi per cent in one da? and are still as cending. The Spanish flotilla is expect ed to- call at Martinique. The ease of Correspondent Halstead. ar rested for photographing fortifications. looks serious. The Spaniards openly say he should receive J years imprisonment. Others ask the death penalty. The Eng lish consul is weak and indifferent. The case is an outrageous one. mere is great political excitement over the outcome of the elections and a cabi net crisis ts imminent. The Liberal Autonomists affiliated with Sitga.-ta manipulated both registrations and elections, gaining an -overwhelming majority. The Liberal authorities con trolling the elections in the interior in many instances prevented the vote of trie opposition being east Fights were prevalent and there were several riots. The troops were ordered to tire on the mob in two cases. Twenty- seven were wounded and tnree kiued. Indignant defeated parties raided some of the interior polls, where frauds were openly practiced. The people were disillusioned as to the sincerity of the talk about autonomy. The real Autonomists, with the Conservatives. openly charge fraud in the capital. The opposition is endeavoring to create a crisis and overthrow the Liberal cabinet. Three Autonomist secretaries of the provisional cabinet have resigned, but the captain general refused acceptance during the period of the elections. The resignations will be effective the day previous to the opening of the insular parliament, which is composed of 25 Liberals and six mem bers of the opposition. The prisons are full of political offend ers. Two hundred have been arrested throughout the island. Four editors have been jailed for resisting the authorities by protesting against frauds. Their sym pathizers endeavored to make a demon stration and street fights and threatening riots result!. The police restored order with the aid of cavalrymen who patrolled the streets. The situation was so serious th:t Cap tain General Macias issued a proclama tion similar to the one at the outbreak of the war in Cuba, appealing to the loyalty of the inhabitants in the name of the nation to return in concord, peace and tranquillity to their homes for the preser vation of their interests, adding that the hidden enemies of Spain were, using the opportunity to realixe their traitorous plans. This veiled threat was effective, and today the situati'"n is calmer. Eictatorial mechods are emploved to prevent the escape of the truth. No in formation relative to the political or mil itary situation passes the censor. Ob noxious messages are delayed for days. The Autonomists have been compelled to send Commissioner Ramos to Madrid to protest the legality of the elections. IX THE FIRST DISTRICT. Not so Certain Wto is Going to Get the Nomination. The managers of the congressional campaign for Charlie Curtis claim that he secured six delegates in the Leaven worth convention Saturday and say that his nomination is now assured. This, if true, will give Mr. Curtis 30 votes on the first ballot at the Horton convention tomorrow. Mr. Bailey 27; Mr. Broderick 22; Mr. Walker IL Mr. Broderick will have Atchison's 11 making a total of 33. after the first few ballots in the convention, which begins tomorrow. Mr. Broderick is very likely to secure the Leavenworth delegation as hi3 friends are in the majority there. Should this contingency arise he would have 4$ votes, enough to nominate him. Judge Horton says Mr. Curtis will be nominated- M. M. Beck of Holton. who is managing Mr. Broderick's campaign says the Jackson county candidate has a sure thing while J. M. Evarts of Bail eyville says: "Mr. Bailey will be the next congressman from the First dis trict. The delegates will assemble at Horton tonight and tomorrow morning then the trading; and dickering will be gin. Until the various forces get into action and the ccstomary deals are made, the nominee can only be guessed it, but the opinion prevails that Mr. Broderick has the best show. A combi nation between the Bailey and Broder ick people is the thing most feared by the Curtis men.. A Difference of Beliefs. C. H. Morrison who is a member of the Divine Healing mission of Topeka which has recently had a rupture with its pastor says that many people con found Divine Healing with. Christain Science. "The truth is. said he. ""that there is more similarity between the Methodist and Mormon church than be tween Divine Healing and Christian Science. The Christian Scientists do not believe in a personal God or in sickness while we believe in a personal God and in sickness. They claim to have the God within their own bodies while we believe in healing from God." Picnic for the Auditorium. The Merchants Federation of Tope ka ts planning to give a picnic for the benefit of the auditorium. The date has not been fixed but it will probably be some time next month. It is pro posed to have something similar to the Butchers and Grocers picnic of last year. A meeting will be held at Web er's hall at 435 Kansas avenue this evening- to which all business men are particularly invited, when the question will be discussed and preliminary plans made. A BXoodliotmd Association. The Barries Bloodhound association of Barnes. Kans.. has filed its charter with the secretary of state. The capi tal stock of the association is Ji. and its purposes are "to raise and train bloodhounds for the tracking of crim inals." Tne "Wanderer Ag-round. Dunkirk. France. April II. The Brit ish bark Wanderer. Captain Tu pman. from Tacoma for this port, is aground outside the jetty west of Dunkirk. WITH ARMED FORCE OF U. S. Continued from First Pass. similar scheme of aid to the great body of sufferers. A suggestion to this end was acquiesced in by the Spanish au thorities. On the 2th of December last I caused to be issued an apoeal to the American people inviting contributions in money or in kind for the succor of the starving sufferers In Cuba. Following- this, on the sta of January, by a similar public an nouncement of the formation of a central Cuban relief committee, with headquar ters in New Tork city, composed of three members representing the American Na tional Red Cross and the religious and business elements of the community. The efforts of that committee have been untir ing and accomplished much. Arrangements for free transportatoin to Cuba hiive greatly aided the charitable work. The president of the American Red Cross and representatives of other contributory organisations have gener ously visited Cuba and co-operated, witn the consul general and the local authori ties to make effective distribution of the relief collected through the efforts of the central committee. Xearly 12M. in money and supplies has already reached the sufferers, and more is forthcoming. The supplies are admitted duty free, and transportation to the interior has been arranged, so that the relief, at first nec essarily confined to Havana and the larger cities, is now extended through most if not all of the towns where suffering ex ists. Thousands of lives have already been saved. The necessity for a change in the con dition of the reconcen trados is recognized by the Spanish government. Within a few days past the orders of General Wey ier have been revoked. The reconcentra dos are. it is said, to be permitted to re turn to their homes and aided to resume the self-supporting pursuits of peace, pub lic works having been ordered to give them employment and a sum of $o.00t has been appropriated for their relief. The war in Cuba is of such a nature that short of subjugation or extermin ation a final military victory for either side seems impracticable- The alter native lies in the physical exhaustion of the one or the other party, or per haps of both a condition which in ef fect ended the ten years war by the truce of Seanjon, The prospect of such a protection and conclusion of the present strife is a contingency hardly to be contemplated with equanimity by the civilized world, and least of all by the L'nited States, affected and injured as we are. deeply and intimately by its very existence. Realizing this, it appears to be my duty, in a spirit of true friendliness no less to Spain than to the Cubans who have so much to lose by the prolonga tion of the struggle to seek to bring about an immediate termination of the war. To this end, I submitted, on the 27th ult-.as a result of much representa tion and correspondence, though the L Eited States minister at Madrid, pro positions to tne Spanish government. looking to an armistice until October 1st. for the negotiation of peace with the good offices of the president. In addition I asked the immediate revocation of the order of reconcentra dos, so as to permit the people to re turn to their farms and the needy to be relieved with provisions and supplies from the L'nited States, co-operating with the Spanish authorities so as to afford full relief. The reply of the Spanish cabinet was received on the night of the 31st ultimo. It offers as the means to bring about peace in Cuba, to confide the prepara tion thereof to the insular department, inasmuch as the concurrence of that body would be necessary to reach a fin al result, it being, however, understood that the powers reserved by tne consti tution to the central government are not lessened or diminished. As the Cu ban parliament does not meet until the 4th of May next, the Spanish govern ment would not object, for its part, to accept at once a suspension of hostili ties if asked for by the insurgents from the general in chief, to whom it would pertain, in such a case, to determine the duration and conditions of the ar mistice. The proposition submitted by General Woodford and the repiy of the Span ish government were both in the form of brief memoranda, the texts of which are before me and are substantiaily in the language above given. The func tion of the Cuban parliament in the matter of "preparing" peace and the manner of doing so are not expressed in the Spanish memorandum; but from General Woodford's explanatory re ports of parliamentary discussions pre ceding the final conference it is un derstood that the Spanish government stands ready to give the insular con gress full powers to settle the terms of peace with the insurgents, whether by direct negotiation or indirectly by means of legislation does not appear. With this last overture in the direc tion of immediate peace and its disap pointing' reception by Spain, the exec utive was brought to the end of his ef fort. In my annual message of December last. I said: "Of the untried measures there re main: Recognition of the insurgents as belligerents; recognition of the inde pendence of Cuba: neutral intervention i to end the war by imposing a rational compromise between the contestants and not intervention in favor of one or the other party. I speak not of forcible annexation, for that cannot be thought of. That, by our code of morality .would be criminal aggression. Thereupon I reviewed these alterna tives, in the light of President Grant's measured words, uttered in 1373. when after seven years of sanguinary, de structive and cruel barbarities in Cuba, he reached the conclusion that the rec ognition of the independence of Cuba was impracticable and indefensible; and that the recognition of belligerence was not warranted by the facts, accord ing to the tests of public law. I com mented especially upon the latter as pect of the question, pointing out the inconveniences, and positive dangers of a recognition of belligerency, which while adding to the already onerous burdens of neutrality within our own jurisdiction could not in any way ex tend our influence, or effective offices in the territory of hostilities. Nothing has since occurred to change my view in this regard, and I recognize as fully cow as then that the issuance- of a proclamation of neutrality, by which process the so-called recognition of bel ligerency is published, could, of itself, and unattended by other action, accomplish nothing toward the one end for which we labor, the instant pacification of Cuba and the cessation of the misery that afflicts the island. Turning to the question of recognizing at this time the independence of the pres ent insurgent government in Cuba, we find safe precedents in our history from an eariy day. They are well summed up in President Jackson's message so con gress December 2X. 1S3S. on the subject of the recognition of the independence of Texas. He said: "In all the contests that have arisen out of revolutions of France, out of the disputes relating to the countries of Port ugal and Spain, oat of the separation of American possessions of both from the J merous and constantly occurring strug gles for dominion in Spanish America, so wisely consistent with our just principles has been the action of our government that we have under the most critical cir cumstances avoided aif censure and have encountered no evil than that produced by a transient estrangement of good will in those against whom w have been, by force of evidence, compelled ti decide. "It has been made known to the world that the uniform policy and practices of the l'nited States, is to avoid all inter ference in disputes, whien. merely relate to the international govern Tint of eth er nations and eventually to recognize the authority cf the p-reva.ilins party without reference to our particular in terests and views or to the merits off the original controversy. "But on this as on every other occa sion, safety is to be- found in a rigid ad herence to principle. "In the contest between Spain and the revolted colonies we stjod aloof and waited not only mtil the ability of the new states to protect themselves was fuHy established, lot until the danger of their being again subjugated had entirely passed away. Then and not until then were they reeogrLzed. Such was our course in regard to Mexico her self. "It is true that with regard to Texas, the civil authority of Mexico has been expelled, its invading army defeated, the chief of the republic himself captured, and ail present power to control the newly organized government of Texas annihilated within its confines- But on the other hand there is an appear ance at least, of an immense disparity of pnysical force on the side of Texas. "The Mexican repuoue. under anotner executive, is rallying its forces under a new leader and menacing a fresh invasion to recover its lost domain. "Upon the issue of this threatened in vasion the independence of Texas may.be considered as suspended: and were there nothing peculiar in the situation of the L'nited States and Texas, our acknowl edgement of its independence at such a crisis could scarcely be regarded as con sistent with that prudent reserve with which we have hitherto held ourselves bound to treat all similar questions. Thereupon Andrew Jackson, proceeding to consider the risk that there might be im puted to the L'nited States motives of self ish Interests in view of the former claim on our part to the territory of Texas and of the avowed purpose of the Texans in seeking recognition of independence as an incident to the incorporation of Texas in the Union, concluded thus: "Prudence, therefore, seems to dictate that we should still stand aloof and main tain our present attitude, if not until Mex ico Itself or one of the great foreign pow ers shall recognize the independence of the new government, at least until the lapse of time or the course of events shall have proved beyond cavil or dispute the ahility of the people of that coun try to maintain their separate sovereign ty and to uphold the government consti tuted by them. Neither of the contend ing parties can justly complain of this course. By pursuing it. we are but car rying out the long established policy of our government, a policy which has se. and icsDireii conlidenf ar T-i.i-vtt r V These are the words of the resolute and patriotic Jackson. They are ev idence that the l'nited States in addi tion to the test imposed by public law as the condition of the recognition of independence by a neutral state, tto wit, that the revolted state shall "con stitute in fact a body politic, having a government in substance as well -is in name, possessed of the elements of stability." and forming de facto "if left to itself, a state among the nations, reasonably capable of discharging the duties of a state" has imposed for its own governance in dealing with eases like these the further condition that recognition of independent statehood Is not due to a revolted dependency un til the danger of its being again subju gated by the parent state has entirely passed away. This extreme test was in fact applied in the case of Texas. The congress to whom President Jackson referred the question as one "probably leading to war," and there fore a proper subject for a ""previous understanding with that body by whom war alone can be declared, and by whom all the provisions for sustaining its perils must be furnished, "left the matter of the recognition of Texas to the discretion of the executive, provid ing merely foF the sending of a diplo matic agent when the president should be satisfied that the. republic of Texas had become "an independent state. It was so recognized by President Van Buren. who commissioned a charge d'affaires March 137, after Mexico had abandoned an attempt to recon quer the Texan territory and then there was at the time no bona fide contest going on between the insurgent pro vince and Its former sovereign. I said in my message of December last: "It is to be seriously considered whether the Cuban insurrection pos sess beyond dispute the attributes'" of statehood, which alone can demand the recognition in its favor." The same requirement must certainly be no less seriously considered when the grave is sue of recognizing independence is in question for no less positive test can be applied to the greater act than the lesser while on the other hand the in fluences and consequences of the strug gle upon the internal poiicy of the recognizing state, which form import ant factors when the recognition of belligerency ts concerned, are second ary, if not rightly eliminable factors when the real question is whether the community claiming recognition is or is not independent beyond p read venture-No r from the standpoint of expedi ence do I think it would be wise or prudent for this government to recog nize at the present time the independ ence of the so-called Cuban republic. Such recognition is not necessary in or der to enable the L'nited States to in tervene and pacify the island. To com mit this country now to the recognition of any particular government in Cuba, might subject us to embarrassing con ditions of international obligation to wards the organization so recognized. In ease of intervention, our con duct would be subject to the approval or disapproval of such government; we would be required to submit to its direction and to assume to it the mere relation of a friendly ally. When it shall appear hereafter that there is within the island a government capable of performing the duties and discharg ing the functions cf a separate nation, and having as a matter of fact the proper forms and attributes of nation ality, such government can be promptly and readily recognized, and the rela tions and interests of tne L'nited States with such nation adjusted. There remain the alternative forms of intervention to end the war. either as an impartial neutral by imposing a ra tional compromise between the contest ants, or as the active ally of the one party or the other. As to the first, it is not to be forgot ten that during the last few months the relation of the L'nited States has vir tually been one o friendly intervention in many ways, each not of itself conclu sive, but all tending to the exertion of a potential influence toward an ulti mate pacific result just and honorable to all interests concerned. The spirit of our aets hitherto has been an earn est, unselfish desire for peace and pros perity in Cuba, untarnished by differ ences between us and Spain and un stained by the blood of American citi zens. The forcible intervention of the L'ni ted States as a neutral, to stop the war. according to the large dictates of hu manity and following many historical precedents where neighboring states ZT-JLsXl cave interfered to cneck the hopeiess of life by internecine con flicts beyond their borders, is justifia ble on national groands. It involves. however, hostile constraint upon both the parties to the contest as well to enforce the truce as to guide the event ual settlement. The grounds for such intervention may be briefly summarized as follows: First In the cause of humanity and to put an end to the barbarities, blood shed, starvation and horrible miseries now existing; there and which, the par ties to the conflict are either unable or T09 KANSAS AVE. t CPRING IS HERE TO STAY It's time to look after your Spring Clothing, t we continue to offer extraordinary low prices on our GOOD Clothing the same LOW PRICES that crowded us every day last week the same LOW PRICES t that makes you like to trade here, Men's Spring Suits Made of pure oil wool cheviots, worsted fi-nhihrA cassiraexa black, gray, olive and tan clay worsteds and X hive serges sacks and frocks; this sea- son's newest patterns, cot in proper style thoroughly well made these suits would J faxing $10 it sold m a regular way; but we give L you a beneift ana sen X them at Men's Trousers Made of an wool cas- simeres and cheviots black and fancy mir X tures tailored as good as any $2-50 pants. Tomorrow we of- J T fer them at "O nen's Trousers Of fine Worsteds Cassimeres and Cheviots neat and stylish patterns, narrow and medium X kgs are $5 values. Our price JvlLj vWJfY T?T7 A T HAT y- SSit Finest Derby tT;t, 4 .new colors and nations usual S3 quality-our Jprice is only an willing- to stop, or to mitifrate. It is no answer to sa.y this is all in another country beloninfr to another nation and is therefore none of our business. It is specially our duty, for it is right at our doer. Second We owe it to our citizens to Cuba to afford them that protection. And indemnity for life and property which no government there can or will afford, and to that end to terminate the conditions that deprive them of tejrat protection. Third Tne right to intervene may be Justified by the Tery serious injury to the commerce, trade and business of our people and by the wanton destruc tion .of property and devastation of the island. Fourth And which is of the most im portance The present conditions of affairs in Cuba is a cocstart menace to our tace. and entails UKm this gav- eraruent an enormous expense. "Vt itti such a conflict waged for years in an island so near us with which our people have such trade and business relations when the lives and liberty of our citi zens are in constant danger and their property destroyed and theraseiea ru ined where our tradina: vessels are lia ble to 3eixure and are seised at our very door, by warships of a foreign na tion, the expeditions of filibustering that we are powerless to prevent alto gether and the irritating questions and entanglements thus arising all these and others that I need not mention, with the resulting strained relations, are a constant menace and compel us to keep on a semi-war footing- with a nation with which we are at peace. TTiese elements of danger and disor der already pointed out have been strikingly illustrated by a tragic event which has deeply and Justly moved the American people. I have already trans mitted to congress the report of the na val court of inquiry on the destruction of the battleship Maine in the harbor of Havana daring the night of the 15th of February. The destruction of that noble vessel has filled the national heart with inexpressible horror. Two hundred and fifty-eight brave sailors and marines and two officers of enr na vy, reposing in their fancied security of a friendly harbor, have been hurled to death grief and want brought to their homes and sorrow to the nation. The naval court of inquiry which, it Is needless to say. commands the un qualified confidence of the government was unanimous in its conclusion that the destruction of the Maine was caused by an exterior explosion, that of a sub marine mine. It did not assume to place the responsibility. That remains to be fixed. In any event the destruction of the Maine by whatever exterior cause, is a patent and impressive proof of a state of things in Cuba that is intolerable. That -condition is thus shown to be such that the Spanish government can not assure safety and security to a ves sel of the American navy in the harbor of Havana on a mission of peace and rightfully there. Further referring; in this connection to recent diplomatic correspondence, a dispatch from oar minister to Spain, of the 26ta ult.. contained the statement that the Spanish minister for foreign affairs assured him positively that Spain will do all that the highest honor and justice requires in the matter of Maine. The reply above referred to of the 31st ult. also contained an expres sion of the readiness of Spain to sub mit to an arbitration, all the differences wtich can arise in this matter, which is subsequently explained by the note of the Spanish minister at Washington of the lth instant, as follows: "As to the question of fact, which springs from the diversity of views be tween the report of the American and Spanish boards, Spain proposes that the fact be ascertained by an impartial in vestigation by experts, which decision Spain accepts in advance." To this I have made no reply. President Grant in 1-Sia. after discuss ing the phases of the- contest as it then appeared, and Its hopeless and appar ent indefinite prolongation, said: "In such an event, I am of the opin ion that other nations will be compell ed to assume the responsibility which devolves upoa them and to seriously consider the only remaining measures possible mediation and intervention. Owing, perhaps, to the larire expanse of water separating the island from the peninsula, the contending parties ap pear to have within themselves no de pository of. common confidence, to sug gest wisdom when passion and excite ment have their sway, and assume the part of peacemaker. "In this view, in the earlier days f the contest, the good offices of the IT si ted States as a mediator were tendered La good faith, without any selfish pur pose, in the Interest of humanity and In sincere friendship for both parties, but were at the time declined by Spais x aw; i -nwL- ST V AUERBACH GUETTEL. 1 1 awxu m SJ O $12 and at the price of tnese of any offered price is i m i w i t LA IUV 3 rVREAT BOYS OUTFITS These Outfits consist of an All Wool Suit pair pants and cap to match and a baseball outfit of Ball, Bat, Cap and Belt--every garment guaranteed all wool pants have double seat and kn.-es Ages 5 to QATT7 NOW ON. and Fedora Hats f, ,T1i4, latest combina- (T i m a do i.flf 15 years M $2.93, with the declaration nevertheless that at a future time they would be indes pefisible." intimation has been received that in the opinion of Spain that time has been reached. And yet the strife con tinues with all its dreaded horrors and ail its injuries to the United States and of other nations. Each party seems quite capable of working great injury and damage to the other as well as to all the relations and interests dependent on the existence of peace in the island but they seem incapable of reaching any adjustment and botn have thus far failed of achieving any success where by one party shall possess and control the island to the exclusion of the oth er. Under the circumstances the agency of others, either by mediation or by Intervention, seems to be the only aiter- native which must sooner or later be invoked for the termination of the strife. In the last annual message of my im mediate predecessor, during the pend ing struggle, it was said: "When the inability of Spain to deal successfully with the insurrection has become manifest, and it is demonstrat ed that her sovereignty is extinct in Cuba for ail purposes of its rightful existence and when a hopeless struggle for its re-establishment has degenerat ed into a strife which means nothing more than the useless sacrifice of hu man life and the utter destruction of the very subject matter of the con flict, a situation will be presented in which our obligations to the sovereign ty of Spain will be superseded by high er obligations, which we can hardly hesitate to recognize and discharge." In my annual message to congress, December last, speaking to this ques tion I said: "The near future will demonstrate whether the indispensable condition of a righteous peace, just, alike to the Cu bans and to Spain as well as equitable "to our interests, so intimately involved iB the welfareof Cuba, ia likely to be at tained. If not the exigency of further and other action by the United States will remain to be taken. When that time comes, that action wilt be determ ined in the line of indisputable right and duty. It will be faced without misgiving or hesitancy m the light ef the obligation this government owes to itself, to the people who have confided to it the protection of their interests and honor and to humanity. Sure of the rights keeping free from all offense ourselves, actuated by up right and patriotic- considerations, moved neither by passion, nor selfish ness, the government will continue its watchful care over the rights and prop erty of American citizens and wi II abate none of its efforts to bring about by peaceful agenfies. a peace which shall be honorable and enduring. If it shall hereafter appear to be the duty imposed by oar obligations to ours."ves. to civ ilization and the humanity to intervene with force it shall be without fault on our part and only because the necessi ty for such action wiil.be so clear as to command the support and opprwvat of the civilized world. The long trial has proved that the object for which Spain has waged the war cannot be attained. The fire of in surrection may flame, or may smoulder with varying seasons, but it has not been and it is plain that it cannot be extinguished by present methods. The only hope of relief and repose from a condition which cannot longer be en dured, is the enforced pacification of Cuba. In the name of humanity, in the name of civilization. In behalf of en dangered Americas interests which give us the right and the duty to speak and to act. the war to Cuba must stop. In view of these facts and considera tions. I ask the congress to authorise and empower the president to take measures to secure a termination of hostilities between the sowrmnent of Spain and the people of Cub and to secure in the island the establishment of a stable government capable of maintaining order and observing its international obligations, insuring peace and tranquility and the security of its citizens as well as our own, and to use the military and naval forces of the United States as may be necessary for these purposes and in the interest of humanity and to aid in preserving the lives of the starving people of ths is land. I recommend that the distribution of supplies and food be continued and that an appropriation be made out of the public treasury to supplement the char ity of our citizens. The issue is sow with congress. It is a solemn responsi bility. I have exhausted every effort to relieve the intolerable condition of af fairs which is at our doors. Prepared to execute every obligation imposed up Men's Fine Spring Suits, That have X style, quality, merit, in latest correct styles of sacks and frocks; made of famous Scotch Tweeds, velvet silk mixed Cassimeres, Eng- X Iish Serges, fashionable in every sense; in every sense, wioxcj dkurc $15 for we offer remarkably low Men's High Grade Suits Values par excellence, made of the best domestic and imported fabrics, shown usually only at high class tailoring establishments; the make X suits is beyond critic ism and equal $15 garment elsewhere our S U5 $4.45 on me by the constitution and the law. I await your action. Yesterday, and since the preparation ef the f oregu-iniB: nuessaje. official informa tion was received by me that the latest decree of the Queen Repeat of Spti di rects General Bianco, in order to pre-pare for and facilitate peace, to proclaim a suspension of hostilities, t duration and the details of which have not yet b;en communicated to me. This fAct. with every other pertinent consideration. wi!L I am sure, have your just and careful attention in the. solemn deliberations up on which you are about to enter. If this measure attains a successful result, then our aspirations as a Christian, peace lov ing people wiil be realized. If it fails, it will be only another justification for our contemplated action. WILLIAM Me KINLEY. Executive Mansion. April XL E3IP0RIS DEAD In Che Chilkoot Pass Disaster Xay Be Three Five ia the Party. Emporia. April IL No later details of the Chilkoot pass snow slide disaster has reached Emporia than given to Saturday's dispatches. In the list of dead is given the nam? of John Morgan whose body was re covered from under the snow and ice. He went with the party from here Feb ruary 10. With him were Harry Lil ian, Cliff Burge and Frank Bears s. A. S. Smith, who used to live here, joined the party in Seattle and sailed from that place. February 2S. They ar rived in Dyea a week later and left to go over the Chilkoot pass afterwards. In the list of the killed, also occurs the name of L, Weidlein ol Kansas City. It is probable that it is A. S. Smith, whose address is Xo, 701 Woodland av enue. Kansas City. Mo and where Mrs. Smith is running a boarding house. The Weidlein and Woodland could so easily have become mixed that it is feared Mr. Smith has also met hi death. He moved from here last fail to Kansas City. Mrs. E. Mo Henry, well known In Em poria as Miss Etta S locum, left Dyea with her husband March l. to go over the pass. The Emporia party left the day after. In the list of dead is fi on known woman. It is possible that Mrs. McHenry is the one. TOPEKA" CREW DESERTS Leaves the Ship at Portland Be cause of Bad Weather- Portiand, Eng., April 11. The United States cruiser Topeka (formerly Diogenes) in eommand of Lieutenant John J. Kcapp, and the torpedo boat Somers. Ensign C W. Haxetton com manding, which were enroate for the United States put in here today. After- clearing Portland such a heavy sea was encountered that the Somers was almost buried, and Lieutenant Knapp deemed it safer to return. About 3f of the Topeka crew refused to sail in her, necessitating the shipping of oth ers to fill their places. The Somers. it is found, sprang a leak but her officers do not regard the in jury as serioes. Her ere however, became frightened and struck. Being merely hired hands, not enlisted men they are not amenable to naval disci pline, and Lieutenant Ksapp is endeav oring to secure a fresh crew. JUNTA CAUTIOUS. Would Hat Allow Membra to Partici pate in a New York Meeting. Xev Tork. April 11. An aHdie-see as sembled in Rev. Thomas Dixon's enure Si Academy of music, yesterday drawn t y the announcement of a Cuban patriotic meeting, to be addressed by represen tatives of the junta and music to be furnished by a soldier eherus dressed in the uniform of the Cuban army. The meeting was dismissed by a. dea csm of the church, who announce'! that the junta had decided not to allow its members to participate or engage ia as? public observances until the inter- natrtooai complications were settled. Ber. F. W. Conrad Dead. FhiladefphJa. April IL Rev. Frederic: William Conrad. D.O.. LL.EX. for mant years ei:ror of the Lutheran Observer. iie.i last nirht. ac"t years. He had btrtsa ill for a Ions time. The monthly business meeting of the Epwwth League cf the M- E. churca will be held Wednesday eveainft.

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1898. Two of a Kind A WISE KIND. li Mrs. Shyofcasli buys herself a pair of j ouuest iur u uoirar or t uunui twcuii- flve If the weather is fine they wear possibly two months probably two weeks if its wet. For $1.49 or $1.75 She could .have bought our "Cincin nati" brand aud been sure of a half A year's service. Mrs. Munietobirn always pays four to five dollars for her Shoos. "Thinks they "re no good if she pays less." She don't fcnow that her shoes fits no better wears no better, looks no better, are no better than hundreds cf others 'worn in Xopeka that cost their wearers only $2.95 At The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co.'s lb JUDGE FOSTER ON DUTY. He Opens the United States District Court Today. The United States districst court be gan its session today. There will be lit tle else than criminal business to be considered and the docket does not con tain many criminal cases. The session will probably not continue over two .weeks. The grand jury is also In session. The principal business to come before the errand Jury at this term will be the in dictment of the four men from Manhat tan who are charged with robbing a freight car on the Fort Riley reserva tion and making counterfeit money. J. S. Leach. the Fort Riley soldier who is held for murder, will also be indicted He will be tried in Topeka in June. Judge Foster will devote all his time today to heaning motions and tomorrow morning cases on the criminal docket will be commenced. POLISH CHURCH RIOT. Angry, Vicious Mob in Buffalo Stone a Church. Buffalo. N. Y., April 11. There was a riot in front of the new Polish church cn Playter street, near Broadway. Sun day afternoon. For nearly an hour the air was full of flying stones and the street was black with an angry, vicious mob. The doors of the church were broken in, and all of the windows in the front smashed before the police arrived. The riot grew out of a split in the Pol ish Roman church. The church that was attacked is a temporary structure built by Apolinary Karwoski and his followers, who seced ed recently from the church of Bishop Kaminiski. The police had to be rein forced before a quiet could be restored, and more trouble is looked for, especial ly on Wednesday, when the new church is to be dedicated. No one was serious ly hurt during the rioting. BURTON CONSERVATIVE. Favors McKinley's Policy of Going Slowly Money Against War. "I think President McKinley is about as capable of attending to the business of the United States as those who are criticising him, and I am perfectly will ing to wait for him to act in the Cuban matter. I think he knows more about it than I do; I believe he is better in formed than anyone else; I think he desires to avert war if possible, but I believe that if a fight is necessary to settle this controversy, the Spanish will get one which will wipe them off the earth," said J. R. Burton of Abilene to day. Mr. Burton said further said; "There has been some talk about money preventing war. That is, per haps true, but it is no disparagement to make that statement. The great com mercial interests of this country op pose war because war destroys com merce as peace builds it up. War is a calamity which all men desire to avert- There are today in the United States lots of people who. have no re sponsibilities themselves, and they are urging war. The conservative business interests of the country naturally want to avoid a conflict, because it requires years to replace what would be destroy ed by a few months of war. If we could place the irresponsible, clamorous, war seeking people and the Spaniards in a bull pen and let 'em have it out, some of the difficulty would be removed. "I believe that Mr. McKinley has sound advisers around him. A proper solution of this problem is undoubtedly forthcoming. I am in favor of taking possession of Cuba, in the proper man ner, and cause the Spaniards to cease their cruelties against a people who have whipped them at every turn in the warfare which has been going on there. If they will not act peaceably, then I hope the president will send our troops and gunboats to Cuba; blow the Spaniards out of the water; drive them off the island and then anchor up along the coast of Spain and compel the entire province to grovel in the dust under the American flag." j Ko-To-ISac for Fifty Cents. Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak men strong, blood pure. Sue, tl. All druggists. II II II II II M m Wall Paper 720 Kansas Ave. 'Phone 720. Good white blank Wall Paper at 3c Per Roll AT Vanflouten's Largest Line of Fine Paper in the city at Low est Prices. j SOCIAL AND PERSONAL General Notes of Society Personal Items. and Recent Social E rents in Topeka and Vicinity. Items of Interest About Topeka Peo j pie and Visitors in Town. (All communications to this department must give the full name and address of ths writer. Anonymous personals and descriptions of social affairs will not be published.) SOCIAL CALENDAR. MONDAY The Terpsichorean club wil dance this evening at Hudson's hall. The Husband's Recreation club will meet this evening with Judge and Mrs. W. A. Johnston. The L. A. W. whist club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Ferry. The Alohoa whist club will meet with Mrs. W. J. Rad cliff. TUESDAY Mrs. Eugene "Ware and Mrs. W. C. Campbell will give a re- ception Tuesday afternoon. The Wo man's club will meet in the afternoon with Mrs. C. S. Baker. WEDNESDAY The Ladies' Music c'.ub will meet with Mrs. Frank Foster in Potwin. Miss Eleanor Work will en tertain Wednesday evening. THURSDAY The officers of the West ern Sorosis will entertain in the aft ernoon, complimentary to Mrs. W. C. Campbell at the home of Mrs. W. W. Kitchell. Miss Caro Penfield will en tertain the members" of the Modern Literature club and the Douze whist club in the afternoon. The Viennese club will dance at Harmony hall in the evening. The Vespuccian club will meet with Mrs. Clement Smith at 721 Polk street, Thursday afternoon at 2:30. FRIDAY The members of the Topeka club will give a party in the evening at the club house. The Informal club will dance at Hudson's hall. The Ninde Chautauqua. The following is the programme for the Ninde Chautauqua this evening: Roll call Events of the week. Music. Mediaeval Europe, chapters XV. and XVI Mr. Foster. Talk, Thomas a'Becket and his influ ence Miss Goddard. Roman Art, chapters III. and IV. Mrs. T. E. Stephens. Review of "Roman Orators," in the Chautauqua Mrs. Carr. An Informal Party. Mr. Carl Nellis entertained three ta bles very pleasantly Saturday evening at progressive high five. Those present were Aliss Jean Frost, Miss Grace Lemon, Miss Lillian Mc Farland, Miss May Lange.Miss Eleanor Work, Miss Grace Jilson, Mr. Stower of New York city, Mr. Edward Everett Hogue of Grinelle, Iowa, Mr. Stanley Medlicott and Mr. 'Bert Lemon. Notes and Personal. Mention. The "Euterpe Two Step" is the latest piano composition. Mrs. Arthur Mills is visiting in Leav enworth. Miss Caroline Goddard spent Friday and Saturday in Leavenworth. Beulah chapter No. 34, O. E. S., will give a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sargent at 2:25 Clay street, this evening. The Duplicate whist club met Satur day afternoon with Mrs. T. E. Pounds. Mrs. J. F. Hall is visiting her parents near Mt. Sterling, 111. Mr. Casper Haynes of Wichita spent Sunday with Topeka friends. Miss Eva Brown is coming down from Lawrence to attend the Terpsichorean party this evening. She will be the guest of Miss Margaret Bear. Mr. Walter Smith spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs. Harry Miller returned to her home in El Dorado Saturday after a few days' visit with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Callaham. Miss Dell Heizer of Colorado Springs and Misses Jeanette and Pauline Lock wood of Kansas City will arrive to morrow to visit Miss Dora Furman and Miss Caro Penfield. Mr. Roland Evans went down to Kan sas City Saturday to hear Melba. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Popenoe are ex pected home from the east about April 20. Mrs. A. J. Kitts has returned to her home in Ottawa after a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Trump. Miss Myra Gibbs of Lincoln, Neb spent a few days last week with Miss Mabel Horton. Mr. Edward Stower of New York city, is visiting Topeka friends. Miss Irene Urie entertained the Su burban club very pleasantly Friday evening. Those present were Miss Har-. riet Thompson, Miss Mollie Tee, Miss Crusia Tuttle, Miss Mollie Goodwin, Miss Helen Morgan, Miss Williams.Miss Grace Urie, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Elmer Eby, Mr. Frank Kingsolver, Mr. David Thompson. Mr. Welsh, Mr. Mor ris Stevenson, Mr. Ernest Parr, Dr. Adams, Mr. Byron Urie and Mr. Elmer Urie. Mrs. John Ritchie and daughter May have gone to Kansas City for a few days' visit- f HARRY MARTIN ILL. Topeka Boy in a Dangerous Condi tion at Fort 'Madison Hospital. Mr. Harry Martin, a son of Mr. R. G. Martin of this city, is dangerously ill with appendicitis and pneumonia at the Santa Fe hospital at Fort Madison, la. A consultation is being held today, at which Dr. J. P. Kaster, chief surgeon of the Santa Fe, and Dr. L. H. Munn of this city, are present. Martin is em ployed as assistant pharmacist at the Santa Fe dispensary in Chicago. School of Medicine to Meet. Topeka School, of Medicine and Sur gery will meet this evening at A. O. U. W. hall, 723 Kansas avenue.Dr. Schenck will read a paper and Dr. Agnes Wal lace will report a case. LOCAL MENTION. R. B. Gilluly, who was stenographer in the office of the railroad commission ers under the Morrill administration, was notified today of his appointment as clerk in the general land office, to be stationed at Guthrie. He will receive $1,200 a year. Weather Observer T.B. Jennings says that it will probably rain before Tues day morning and probably be cloudy on Tuesday, with showers. The minimum temperature for last night was 41 de grees. The city schools will be closed tomor row afternoon in honor to Mr. S. C. Miller, a member of the school board. The funeral of his wife, who was burn ed to death Sunday morning, is to be held Tuesday afternoon. A false alarm of fire was turned In this morning which called the depart ment to 516 Kansas avenue. Smoke was discovered rising from the basement in a clothing store, which afterward proved to be from the furnace, there be ing a poor draught. TUBS SPANISH TORPEDO FLEET. How an the Wy to Hua from the Canary iiludh CIVIL WAR. CContlnued from First Page.J if not only the recognition of the present government of Cuba would be eliminated but as if the language of the other por tions of the Foraker resolution, which it was at first decided to retain, would also be abandoned and a new resolution re ported. This resolution has already been draft ed. It is the result of the numerous con ferences that have been in progress for the past week between members of the committee and other prominent senators and is intended as a compromise measure upon which it is hoped almost all the sen ators, irrespective of party, can agree. This draft instructs the president to take immediate steps to put an end to the war in Cuba and leaves some of the details to him. It directly recognizes the right of the Cubans to independence, and while it does much inferentially, is couched in terms which it is believed will lend them selves more easily to diplomatic construc tion than would those of the first draft agreed upon. There is still difficulty in getting unan imous agreement upon the resolution. A half dozen or more senators are holding out stiffly for the recognition in terms of the present Cuban administration and the form of government now in force among the insurgents. The steering committee is still hopeful of bringing them into line, and upon its success may depend the expedition or tar diness of the committee In presenting its report and of the senate in acting. There is no longer any doubt that a majority of the committee can be brought to discard the recognition of the present Cuban au thority if it is made clear that by so do ing it can secure practical unanimity in the senate and immediate action by the senate as soon as the resolution is re ported. THEY DON'T LIKE IT. Many Senators Displeased With the Message. Washington.April 11. The president's message did not receive the endorse ment of a majority of the senators and many excused themselves from speak ing about it until they could have time for careful perusal. In a general way the objections were based on the ground that it did not go far enough in recog nizing the rights of the Cubans. The senators who have been especial ly noted for their conservatism, were pleased, but they were the exception to the rule and many of these senators who had in the past few days shown a disposition to slacken their opposition to a conservative course, appeared to be disposed to return to their original positions. A' large number of the Democratic senators refused to express themselves at all, as did several Republicans on the ground that as they could not speak in complimentary terms, they would say nothing at all. One of the most sig nificant utterances on the subject of the message was that of Senator Foraker, CRep.), from the president's own state and a member of the committe on for eign relations. He said: "I have no patience with the message and you can say so." He refused to go into details. Senator Mills, (Dem.), of the same committee, said: "Without referring to the message specifically, I can say I am for independence and for war on account of the Maine." Senator Cullom, (Rep.), also of the foreign relations committee, commend ed the document. He said: "It is a strong paper, a well prepared and a careful review. The senate may go farther than the president recommends, but it will have a strong influence in shaping the course of events." HOT FIGHTING. Philippine Islands Insurgents are Pushing the War. Madrid, April 11. A dispatch from Ma nila says that the insurgents captured Coba. but were expelled later by the Spanish garrison with an insurgent loss of 5i10. The Spanish losses are described as insignificant. TO KILL LEE. There Seems Little Doubt That There Was a Plot at Havana. Havana, via Key West, April 11. Havana is guarded more closely than ever, the Arolas battalion being posted around the limits of Vidano, the swell suburb of the city. Within the last two days a number of Cubans have been arrested and are now confined in the Cabanas fortress, charged with serious offenses. Some say the prisoners have been engaged in a plot to assassinate United States Consul General Lee, and others assert that they have been acting as spies for the United States government. There is no doubt that the Spanish govern ment is alarmed more than it has ever been before and is taking every precau tion. There are reasons to believe that there was a plot to kill Consul General Lee, and that it was allowed to come to a head by the Spanish detectives in order that they might get credit for de feating it. LEAVES MANILA. TJ. S. Consul to the Philippines Aban dons His Post. Madrid, April 11. A dispatch received here from Manila, capital of the Philip pine islands, confirms the report that the United States consul at that place has left Manila. TRIAL OF COL. WARNER. President of the Defunct Baxter Springs Bank Having a Hearing. Bank Commissioner Breidenthal is in Columbus. Kan., today appearing as a wit ness in the case against Colonel Alexan der Warner, the president of the defunct Baxter Springs State bank at Baxter Springs. The bank was closed by Commis sioner Breidenthal over a year ago, and later criminal proceedings were brought against Warner by depositors on the charge of having received deposits when the bank was in an insolvent condition. Colonel Warner is a prominent Republi can of southern Kansas, and when the bank was closed It was found that $17 of the $29 then on hand were Mexican dol lars, which Colonel Warner had used in making campaign speeches during the last campaign. MESSAGE REFERRED. Each House Turns It Over to the Foreign Relations Com mittee. Washington.April 11. The president's message was referred to the committee on foreign relations by each house of congress. AT HALIFAX. Halifax, N. S., April 11. The United States cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans arrived here this morning. One Week More. The Graham Earle company has decided to play a second week's engagement at the Crawford theater in this city, and will be seen at popular prices all of this week. "A Klondike Romance" will be presented tonight, and the usual rule in regard to ladies' free tickets will be observed. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. J. A. Proudfit of Oskaloosa. Ia., died this morning at 5 o'clock. He was a brother of A. J. Proudfit of this city and had been in poor health for some time. A. J. Proudfit left on Saturday for Iowa in response to a telegram announcing that his brother's condition had taken a turn for the worse. Miss Emma L. Kelly of this city, who is now in Dawson City, Alaska, was thrown from a sled and severely injur ed while inspecting claims in the vicin ity of Dawson the latter part of Feb ruary. Bike Kills a Marquis. London, April 9. The Marquis Exeter (Brownlow Henry George Cecil), died this morning, as the result of a bicyc ling accident. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia was 'he subject, is narrated by him as follows: "I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coat ed, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately a friend advertised trying 'Electric Bitters.' and to my great joy and surprise the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks and am now a well man. I know they saved my life and robbed the grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents per bottle at Swift Holliday's drug store. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. Ladies! There will be a Fure Food Exhibit at the following stores on April 16th: Davis GlicE J. S. Sproat, The Star Grocery. Kemper Paxtons, 'i he Sew Model Supply store. AFTER KANSAS BANKERS. Commissioner Breidenthal Wants a Financial Statement at Once. Bank Commissioner Breidenthal to day issued an official call for financial statements from every bank in Kansas. The statements are to be in within ten days from today. The last call was sent out on December 24, 1897. In addition to the instructions usual ly contained in the calls for financial statements. Commissioner Breidenthal in the call sent out today instructs the Kansas bankers as to what they must do to comply with the banking law passed by the last legislature. He says: "On July 1 the authority of all bank3 that have not received a certificate un der the new law will be revoked. "To receive this authority the bank's capital must be unimpaired; all its as sets must be worth the amount at which they are carried on its books; its bank building and furniture and fix tures cannot be carried at a valuation in excess of one-third of its capital; its investment in real estate cannot exceed 50 per cent of its capital. (Incumbrance on real estate will be included as a part of investment in real estate.) Its total investments, that is, the total of its loans, securities, real estate, furniture and fixtures, overdrafts, etc., cannot ex ceed four times its capital and surplus. "The total liability (indebtedness) to any bank, of any person or company, corporation or firm, including in the li abilities of a company or firm the lia bilities of the several members thereof, shall not at any time exceed 15 per cent of the capital and surplus of such bank. The habitual borrowing by a bank for the purpose of reloaning is unlawful. I quote from section 20, chapter 47, of the Laws of Kansas of 1897: 'And any fail ure on the part of such bank to comply with, or any violation of the provisions of this act, shall work a forfeiture of its franchise." Should your authority be revoked, remember, that you are re sponsible for same. Tour act works the forfeiture; the commissioner simply declares same. "Private banks are required to select a name for their bank, and all the prop erty and assets of such bank must be held in the name of the bank and not in the name of the owner or owners thereof. "No certificate will issue to any private bank until these requirements are com plied with. "Private bankers should not overlook the fact that the death of the owner or any of the owners, of a private bank will force the closing of the bank; that is to say, no business can be transacted after such death. You cannot create li abilities for a dead man. I again urge all private banks to incorporate. "Read this communication carefully Just before making your statement. Make out and forward your statement promptly after receiving the call, thus avoiding the liability to penalty provid ed in section 19 of our law." EMPOKIA CROWD SAFE. Special Telegram From Seattle Shows Morgan the Only One Killed at Chitkoot- Emporia, April 11. Capt. A. G. La kin received a telegram today from Connover Bros., Seattle, stating that John Morgan was the only one of the Emporia party to lose his life in the snow slide on Chilkoot pass. The others had passed through and were safely encamped at the summit. Toung Morgan, it seems, had gone back down the pass to leave a letter for home with some parties that were going south to Seattle, and thus lost his life. Two letters were received from Harry Lakin by Emporia parties today. DEADLY GASOLINE. Fire Marshal Wilmarth Gives Some Valuable Advice on the Subject Fire Marshal George Wilmarth gives it as his opinion that the fire Sunday morning at 414 Park street in which Mrs. S. C. Miller was burned to death, that the room was full of gas which had come from a leak in the stove, and that the moment she 'lighted a match there was an explosion and she was knocked over and died almost instant ly. Concerning gasoline accidents, and there are many in Topeka, Chief Wil marth has some timely advice to give. His long experience with the Topeka fire department has enabled him to collect information about this most se rious of accidents which is valuable to all who use gasoline stoves, and it is especially appropriate at this time in the light of the horrible accident of Sunday morning. Today in response to a query for his opinion of gasoline accidents, he said: "The terrible accident of yesterday morning makes the question of the handling of gasoline an important one at this time. People who have gaso line stoves should have them inspected often and keep them in perfect repair. It is awful to think of the lire yester day, and it should make people ex tremely careful in handling.it. Do you know that if a pint of gasoline is set in an ordinary kitchen and the doors and windows closed, the room will in a very short time be filled with gas? This is true, and if a match is lighted in that room there will be an explosion which will shatter the windows, knock the person down who lighted the match and the air will become a solid mass of flame. It is especially important, then to keep stoves in repair to prevent the evaporation of gasoline. "Another thing, where it is possible, the stove tank should be outside the kitchen with a pipe leading into the stove. The ordinances of the city do not allow of keeping the supply can in the house. A gasoline stove should never be filled while the flame is burn ing, nor by lamp light, and even when there is a fire in a kitchen stove near by. When a fire occurs the first thing to be done is to throw a rug or carpet over the flame to smother it. If it is a woman who is in the kitchen at the time, she should carry the, rug in front of her dress in approaching the fire. "I can safely say that there are more accidents resulting from the handling of gasoline than from the handling of gun powder. Could you get a person to approach a can of powder with a match? You see how careless people are with gasoline. I do not mean to reflect any criticism on the poor 'woman who lost her life yesterday, I think that from the way the body lay in the kitch en, and the condition of everything that it must have been caused by a leakage of the stove and the room filled with gas. In case of a gasoline fire if a rug is not handy ordinary wheat flour is good to throw on, or if conven ient, sand. One thing that I want to impress on the people is that whenever a stove shows a leak, have it fixed im mediately. If upon entering a room a smell of gasoline is noticed, the win dows and doors should immediately be opened before a match is lighted." At the Masonic hall. North Topeka, on Wednesday evening, April 6, a lodge of the order of the Eastern Star was in stituted by Mrs. Helena Farnsworth, past grand matron, admitting full com plement of twenty charter members. The name of the order will be Helena Chapter, Order Eastern Star. After the lodge had been duly installed, the officers of Beulah chapter took full charge of affairs, and conferred degrees on several candidates. NORTH TOPEKA. Items Intended for this column should be left at the Kimball Ptg. Co.. before 10 o'clock in the morning-. Bread. 2 lbs 5 cts.. Gem bakery. 24 pictures 25c at Courtney's, N. T. Wall Paper, 300 patterns to select from, 3 cents per roll up. Cromwell Jeff era. -Up to date Picture Framing. Latest styles of Moulding. Cromwell Jeffers. Shoes at the Blue Front at bargains that will force you to buy, for 60 days. Shoes must be sold. K Shoes, shoes for cash. 0 day sale. Prices lower than ever heard of, at .Blue front Shoe Store, 818 North Kansas avenue. Miss Annie Nystrom will return today from a short visit to Lindsborg. W. W. Crittenden will return from Chicago Tuesday. First class shoe making and repairing by Ph. Danielson, No. 829 Kansas ave. Misses Mabel and Effle Wright spent Easter the guest of relatives in Lyndon, Kan. The Needle Ten society will meet with Miss Lou Holman of Holman's addition Thursday afternoon, April 14. The Ladies' Guild of the Church of the Good Shepherd will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. A. Rowley. Miss Emily C. Hart, sister of Mrs. C. F. Bridge, has returned home after a week's visit to friends in Osage county. Mrs. Isabel left Thursday for Kan sas City where she will join her hus band who is a brakeman on the Union Pacific road and has been transferred to that place. Miss Lida G. Frow of the Ottawa Re publican who has been attending the meeting of the Kansas Women's Press association, was the guest yesterday of her old -friend. Mrs. Woodford, of 1305 Central avenue. Rev. A. S. Embree delivered" his Eas ter sermon Sunday morning at the Kansas Avenue M. E. church. In the evening a cantata, "Priest and King" was given, the following persons tak ing part: Sopranos, Mrs. Lillie Bryan, Mrs. McNoun, Misses Ina Colburn, Ethel Patterson, Pearl 'Irwin, Lillian Colburn, Bessie and Anna Henry, Miss Allen; altos, Misses Ida Henry, Myrtle Betts, May McNoun, Mrs. Taggart, Miss Lewis; tenors, Dr. C. B. Lyon, Herbert French; bassos, Mr. Stock, Mr. S. A. Hayes, Mr. Lawrence Hayes, Clarence Houghtellin, Will Nash and Mr. Goodbrake. The Pleasant Ridge school of district No. 19 taught by Mr. Harry Sims closed Friday, April 8, after a success ful term. At the noon hour the parents of the pupils surprised the teacher by coming in with baskets filled with ev erything needed for a most excellent dinner. After dinner was served a programme consisting of music and recitations was rendered by the schol ars. A silver fountain pen was pre sented to Mr. Sims by his pupils. The school board made some remarks which were highly complimentary and encour aging to the teacher. It is the unani mous wish of the neighborhood that Mr. Sims teach for them next fall. Topeka Knights Templar command ery attended Easter services yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the North Baptist church, corner of Laurent and Harrison street. Rev. Sir John G. Ha ver, chaplain of the commandery, preached the sermon. Rev. W. B. Hutchinson, pastor of the church, as sisted with the service. Music was fur nished by a mixed choir of 30 voices un der the direction of W. M. VanNess. The Knights, who were 100 strong and i m lull regana, marcnea irom me ma sonic hall to the church, led by Mar shall's band At the rlnsf of the ex ercises they marched to the residence of William Green of 1123 Jackson street i and saluted him. Mr. Green is a promt inent member of the order and was pre vented by illness from attending the services. E. S. Van Cleave died Friday even ing at 7 o'clock at his home, 836 Kansas avenue, from injuries received by fal- i ling from a stairway at his home on the evening of March 28th. Mr. Van Cleave fell a distance of twenty feet, and at the time it was thought that a broken jaw was the most serious in jury he had sustained, as his face was so badly swollen it was impossible to make a thorough examination. It was however, found yesterday that his skull was fractured. Mr. Van Cleave has suffered intensely since he was hurt. He was in the employ of the city and was about 28 years old and was mar ried eight months ago to Miss Mattie Miller. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at half past two o'clock from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Van Cleave, of 1310 Polk street. Notice Modern Woodmen. Members of North Topeka Camp No. 1243 are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the wife of Neighbor S. C. Miller. Services at 2 p. m. tomorrow from the Second Presbyterian church. GEORGE HUTTON, V. C. J. B. JEFFERS, Clerk. TODAY 'S MARKET REPORT. Furnished by the Associated Press to the State Journal. Chicago, April 11. WHEAT The weakness with which wheat today opened grew more pronounc ed as the day progressed. The general expectation was that the government crop report would be bearish. Crop reports as a whole were favorable and the weather west was perfect for seeding operations. There was a big addition to the contract stocks today. Opening prices in July ranged from 84c to 84c. There was only a little scattered demand, and under mod erate Offerings from shorts and traders who had covered last week the price slow ly moved off. Liquidation increased in volume when Broomhall's cable was re cieved, making last week's world's ship ments 10.376.000 bushels. July declined fi nally to 83c. This was under call price and a little support from holders of those privileges was then given the market, re sulting in a rally to 83(Sc. Northwest em receipts were moderate. A decrease in the visible of about a million bushels was looked for. CORN Corn was weak and lower, in fluenced by the drop fn wheat and on the perfect weather. Short selling was quite vigorous Receipts were 183 cars. May opened (fic lower at 29c and de clined to 29e. OATS Oats followed corn. Little sup port was given and the market was weak from the start. Receipts were 166 cars. May opened ;3c lower at 25c and de clined to 25c. It recovered later to 25c. PROVISIONS Provisions were lower, due to lower yard prices. May pork open ed 7c lower at $9.80. declined to $9.72 and reacted to $9.75. May lard opened 7c lower at $5.12. May ribs, 5c lower at $5.15. Chicago Livestock Market. Chicago. April 11. HOGS Estimated receipts of hogs for today, 37.000; left over, 1.005: market fairly active, 5il0c lower. Light, $3.70fi3.S5: mix ed, $3.75i&4; heavy, $3.70S4; rough, $3.70 3.75. CATTLE Receipts, 18.500. Good steady, others weak to 10c lower. Beeves, $3.90 5.50; cows and heifers. $2.2S'ft4.60; Texas, steers. $3.60&4.60; stockers and feeders, $3.70?-4.65.. SHEEP Receipts, 25,000. Generally 10c lower. Native sheep, $3.60(i4.80; west erns, $3.60(54.75: lambs, $4.505.80. Saturday's official: HOGS Receipts. 12,592; shipments, 1,315. CATTLE Receipts. 110; shipments. 194. SHEEP Receipts, 3,893; shipments, 2.60S. Estimated receipts of hogs tomorrow, 22,000. Kansas City Livestock Market. Kansas City, April 1L CATTLE Receipts. 4.000, Market steady to shade lower. Texas steers, $3.75ffi"4. i0; Texas cows, $33.60: native steers, $3(S5.20; native cows and heifers, $2.50(34.50; stock, era and feeders, $3.505.60; bulls,, $2.5 4.50. REPRESENTATIVE SALES. No. Wt. Pr. 18 Texas steers 1246 $4.70 42 Texas cows 868 3.60 18 native steers 1410 5.20 28 native cows and heifers 616 4.50 34 stockers and feeders 47 6.60 7 bulls 1038 4.50 HOGS Receipts, 5,000. Market weak to 5c lower. Bulk of sales, $3.55'a3.72; heav ies, $3. 60 3. 77: packers, $3.50ti.3.75; mixed, $3.45fi3.75; lights, $3.50g3.65; yorkers, $3.60 &3.65; pigs, $3.25'i3.60. SHEEP Receipts, 3.000. Market weak. Lambs, $4.2545.50: muttons, $3.254.25. Kansas City Produce Market. Kansas City, April 11. WHEAT Hard closed firm; soft neg lected. No. 1 hard, 90c; No. 2, 873S9c; No. 3, 8890c; No. 1 red, 93c: No. 2. 92c; No. 3, 8889c; No. 2 spring, 86!gS8c; No. 3, 84SS7c. CORN Active, steady. No. 2 mixed, 26(&26c. OATS Active, higher. No. 2 white, 26 27c. RYE Higher. No. 2. 4714c. HAY Active, steady. Choice timothy, $9.50; choice prairie, $7.50. BUTTER Firm. Creamery, lG19c; dairy, 13(&15c. EGGS Weak. Fresh. 8c New York Money Market. New York, April 11. MONEY Money on call, nominally 2fT3 per cent; prime mercantile paper, 6fi6 per cent; sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers' bills at $4.83 for demand and at $4.80S4.80 for 60 days; posted rates $4.80'&4.8i and $4.84; commercial bills, $4.79. SILVER Silver certificates. 55fi56c; bar silver, 55c: Mexican dollars, 45c. BONDS Government bonds firm. New 4s. registered, 121; coupon, 121: 4s. reg istered, 108; coupon, 110: 2s, registered, 97; 5s, registered, 111. Pacific, 6s of '99, 103. Sugar and Coffee. New York. April 11. SUGAR Raw, steady; fair refinlng,3c; centrifugal 96 test,4e; refined, steady; crushed, 5 l-16c; powdered, 5 7-16c; granu lated, 5 3-16c. COFFEE Dull. Market Oossip. Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com. mission Co., Brokers In Grain, Provisions and Stocks, 110 West Sixth. Ave.. Topeka. Kan. Visible supply total: Wheat, 30.129,000 bushels: corn, 40,100.000 bushels; oats, 13, 540.000 bushels. Stocks in Chicago: Wheat, 5.865.000 bush els; corn, 16,549,000 bushels; oats, 1,197,000 bushels. Visible supply: Wheat, decrease, 94.000 bushels: corn, decrease 2.547,000 bushels; oats. Increase, 1,493.000 bushels. Northwestern receipts: This year, Min neapolis 175 cars, Duluth 96 cars, total 271 cars; last year, Minneapolis 391 cars, Du luth 271 cars, total 662 cars. New York: Wall street will not give up the hope of the preservation' of peace until the first shot has actually been fired. Every rumor of renewed negotiations will be welcomed. There were some financiers who maintained the opinion on Saturday that the Issue of armed intervention by the United States would not be forced by the president today. It was also con tended that even should congress pass a resolution providing for Intervention it is not a foregone conclusion that war will follow. Wall street will not accept war as a possibility until it is an accomplished fact. There are many points which should reassure capital. The Unitd States cannot be threatened with invasion. The Spanish fleet will be forced to oper ate about 3.000 miles from their actual base of supplies. Spain's navy is inferior to ours in the heavier class of fighting vessels. Summing up the whole situa tion, there is ample ground for believing that should war come peace will be won with comparatively small loss to the pro ductive power of the United States. Last week's advance in the minimum discount rate of the Bank of England and of the Imperial Bank of Germany to 4 per cent was a logical outcome of the situation. The drain of gold from London to the. United States has reduced the Bank of England's reserve to unusually low fig ures. The continental banks show no disposition to ease the pressure at the English center. Chicago: Estimated receipts for tomor row: Wheat. U6 cars: corn, 300 cars; oats, S0 cars: hogs, 22.000 head. Exports four ports: Wheat, 192.000 bush els: flour, 42.030 barrels: corn. 676,000 bush els: oats, 366.000 bushels; wheat and flour equal to 372,000 bushels. Ranges of Prices. Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provisions and Stocks. 110 West Sixth Ave., Topeka, Kan. Chicago, April 11. Article. Open High Low Close Sat. WHEAT May ...106 106 105 106 103 Julv 84 84ii 83- 83 Sept 76 77 76- 77 77 COnN- April 29 29 May 29 29 29 29- 29 July 30 30 30- 30 31 Sept 31 32 31 S2 3214 OATS- April 25 25- Mav 25 25- 25 25 5- Julv 23 23 23 23 23 Sept ...21, 21 21 21 PORK April 9 77 9 85 May ...9 80 9 80 9 72 9 80 9 87 July 9 90 9 90 9 80 9 87 9 97 LARD April 5 15 5 17 May 5 12 5 17 5 1 2 5 1 7 5 20 July 5 20 5 25 5 20 5 22-25 5 27 RIBS April 5 17 5 20 May 5 15 5 17 5 15 5 17 5 20 July 5 20 5 25 5 20 6 25 5 27 Ranges of Prices on Stocks. Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com mission Co., Brokers In Grain. Provisions and Stocks, 110 West Sixth Ave., Topeka. Kan. New York, April 11. Stocks. Op'nHigh Low ICl'se iSat. Sugar Chicago Gas Am. Tobacco Am. Spirits E. G. E Leather Lead C, B. Q. Rock Island C. M. St. P 119 120 118 120, 118 92 92 91 92 91 102 102 101 10J 101 94 8 32 32 32 32 32 58 58 57 57 57 30 31 SJ 30 80 94 94 92 94 9:! 83 86 85 86 85 90 90 89 91 89 23 26' 26 26 25 68 99 96 89 I 97 87 87 8 87 26 27 -26' 27 26 i 2 20 19 20 19 53 54 52 54 52 120 120 118 119 119 111 112 111 112 110 70 '28 28 28 28 28 17 17 16 17 17 92 93 92 93 10 11 10 11 11 20 20 20'i 20 20 62 63 62 63 61 A..T. AS.F.Pfd Manhattan Western Union Mo. Pacific Union Pacific. U. P. Pfd C. N. W N. Y. Central. Omaha C. C. C Reading Jersey Central C. G. W T. C. I No. Pac. Pfd. IF. A. MICHAEL COMMISSION CO., no West Sueth Ave. Telephone 669. Topeka, Kan H. O0HKE, Manager. Grain, Provisions, Stocks Xotj can buy or sell anything dealt in on the principal exchanges of, the coun try through us. Direct wires. Quick service. Reasonable margins. Orders by wire, letter or telephone promptly executed. Reference by permission. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK, Topeka, Kan, UNION NATIONAL BANK, Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City office, first floor Ex change building. We have same serv ice and responsibility at Kansas City office. TOO.LATE TO CLASSIFY. WANTED White girl for general house work. family two. Apply at once at 6ol West Sixth ave.

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TOPEKA STATE JOUKNAL, MONDAY EVENING, APEIL 11, 1898. NOT CONVERTED YET. Herr Clemens Not Very Sure He Has Won the Peoples' Party to Socialism. It has been said that the Populist state committee intended to aid G. C. Clemens in promoting the organization of Social Democracy clubs throughout the state, but Mr. Clemens thinks the committee is not yet ready to commit the party to socialism, although he thinks there is no time better than the present. He says: "I hope it is true that the Populist state committee has made up Its mind to help me organize the Social Democ racy, but I fear the news is too good to be true. It would be a remarkable victory, for while I have always hoped to get the eoples' party in Kansas committed to socialism sometime, I had not dared hope for results so soon. To bring this about has been my task for six years, and if it has been ac complished at last, I shall have much reason to rejoice. If the committee is really disposed to help me push the So cial Democracy, the way is both honor able and easy. As an evidence or good faith, I shall ask the committee to pur chase a few thousand copies of my 'Primer of Socialism' so that I may have the profit on them to 'blow in as expenses of travel.and then give me the 'Primers' and a carload of the 'Appeal to Reason' to give away at my meet ings. Now that I have heard 'of the prospect through the Journal I shall go after the committee with my proposi tion to set me up in business as a ped dler of good literature. I see it has bought a ton or two of S. S. King's book on the exciting war-time theme the money question; and I see no rea son why it should not invest in some socialist literature, if it means business. I shall ywait results with considerable impatience, for I am anxious to be afield." GET OUT YANKEE SWINE! Was t Yelled at the Americans as They Left Havana. Key "West, Fla., April 11. Consul General Lee arrived here on the Fern at 7:30 yesterday morning. General Lee came ashore at 11 o'clock and received an answer to a telegram he had sent to Washington. The Gen eral sailed for Tampa at noon. From that port he will go direct to Wash ington. The steamer Olivette arived from Ha vana at 2 o'clock this morning with 249 refugees on board. Forty of these landed here and the rest proceeded to Tampa. Among those on board bound for Tampa are Miss Clara Barton, Dr. Elwell, Dr. Eagan and four Red Cross sisters, composing, with cithers, the Red Cross party. Dr. Brunner, United States sanitary inspector at Havana and Dr. Dudley, his assistant; and Messrs. Lawton and Childs are also among the passengers bound for Tam pa. Messrs. Lawton and Childs are accompanied by a large staff of clerks lately employed in the banking houses. ine passengers niea asnore alter un dergoing a cursory examination. With a few exceptions they were either colored or Cubans, and spoke the tongue of the land from which they had Just fled. "Tell the Olivette to get under way at once, Captain Cowles, signal the Bache that the United States fleet is ready to clear out of Havana, and please follow the Bache out." These were the words of Consul Gen era! Lee as he stood on the poop of the tern lust before leaving Havana. with a group of correspondents around him. It was evident to all that Gen eral Lee intended to be the last to leave, and a murmer of applause went around in support of his intention. The Evelyn had already passed Moro cas tle when the Olivette weighed anchor. The Bache was close behind and the Fern was the last of the line. The wharves and boats on both sides of the narrow entrance to the harbor were crowded with Spaniards, who hissed and leered as each boat passed out. As the Fern rounded to, heading for the open sea, she passed near the Maine wreck. The group on deck had been laughing and talking, expressing their satisfaction at leaving Havana, with one accord each man doffed his hat in salute to the brave dead, while silence fell on all for the space of several min utes. General. Le? being on board the Fern, made that boat a target for re doubled hisses,' groans, cat-calls and whistles from the crowd on shore. "Get out, Tankees, ,swine," were among the mildest terms used. This seemed to strike everyone on board as ludicrous. Vice Consul Springer, who had been in the island thirty years, waved his hat to the particularly abu sive group, saying in tones loud enoueh for all to hear, "Wait, wait, my friends, we shall all be back soon." There was one pretty incident. On tne uuDan snore a tsritish steamer was unloading at her wharf. As the Fern passed the Union Jack was dipped, while the English crew gave a hearty cheer. It is needless to say that the compliment was returned with all pos sible gusto. Havana seemed dazed when the peo ple found that General Lee was really going and that all the Americans were .going -with him. Not to see the Unit- en diaira nag noating irom tne stair at Casa Nuevo struck many residents as little less than a calamity. BULL WHIPS TWO LIONS Whole American Colony at Mex ico Turned Out to See the "Sport." City of Mexico, April 11. Five thous and people witnessed a cruel and bloody fight between two African lions and a Mexican bull on Easter Sunday. The audience included the whole American colony and many notables. Many la dies were present. The first lion was "very large. He killed his trainer a short time ago. He had been starved for the last week. The bull without a moment's notice sprang at the lion and caught him on his horns under the foreleg and threw him back fifteen feet against the bars knocking the breath and fight complete ly out of him. Another lion was then provided. It made a good fight, but was gored unmercifully and taken from the ring in a dying condition. The governor then stopped the fight. Why Not Take the Union Pacific's new 8:20 a. m., train for Kansas City? Returning, you can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m., reach ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m., or you can take the Limited, leaving Kansas City at 7 p. m., which reaches Topeka at 8:30 p. m. Only One Night to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe Route. Pullmon palace sleepers and free reclining chair cars through. No other line runs its trains through all these points. PUSHING SOUTHWARD. Topeka Avenue Must Have Boom Six New Residences at Southern Extremity. 'A veritable boom has struck Topeka avenue, south of Fourteenth street, and before many weeks pass eight or ten fine new residences will be in progress of erection. D. O. McCray was the first to cross Fourteenth street on this beautiful avenue, and after he had erected his handsome home and im proved his grounds, others were glad to get lots beyond. N. I. Dalton, a retired farmer, who came to Topeka from Atchison county eight years ago, will build a modern residence on the lots immediately south of Mr. McCray. Work will be com menced at once. C. D. Purdon, assistant engineer of the Santa Fe, has purchased the first two lots south of Dalton, and will build a good home on same this year. A. A. Hurd, solicitor of the Santa Fe, will build a modern eight room resi dence immediately south of Purdon. The contract will, be let within a few days. South of Mr. Hurd, Mr. L. M. Jones, another Santa Fe man, will erect a good residence, having purchased the lots during the past week. Judge L. S. Ferry owns the two lots next adjoining Jones on the south, and it is understood that he will also build this year. Within the past week W. J. Kinney, chief of the Santa Fe detective service, purchased two lots south of those own ed by Judge Ferry, and he, with the others, will build a substantial home. "WHALERS ARE SAFE. Those Imprisoned in the Ice Have Food to Last Till July. San Francisco, Cal., April 11. G. F. Tilton, third mate of the whaler Bel videre, one of the fleet now ice bound near Point Barrow, has reached this city. The only important news he brought down was that the Orca was pinched in the ice and sank on September 23, and the Jessie H. Freeman was burned, to the Water's edge six weeks later. There seems to be every assurance that the several ships crews have sufficient pro visions to' last them until July next. TROLLEYS ARE FREE. Nobody Has any Right to Control of Their Manufacture. Cleveland, O., April 11. The Walker Manufacturing company of this city has received notice of a decision from the New York court of appeals which. it is claimed, makes the electric street railway trolley patents public property. Under patents granted to Van De Poel, the General Electric company has for years held the exclusive right of man ufacturing trolleys. Some time ago the Walker company began the manufacture and sale of an electric trolley on an extensive scale, resulting in a series of suits against that company by the General Electric company. In his statement of the assets of the General Electric company, President Coffin included an item of one million dollars as the value of the "Van De Poel trolley patents.- SPAIN'S PRICE. Report That She Would Take 250,000,000 For Cuba. Washington, April 11. The impression among newspaper men is that General Lee's withdrawal was a shrewd move, intended to show Spain that the Uni ted States means business. In the pal ace telegrams are shown saying that the queen regent had agreed, upon the intervention of Russia,that Spain would accept $250,000,000 for Cuba, end the war and withdraw her flag. FIGHTING EVERY DAY. Both Sides are Pushing the War in Cuba. Kingston, Jamaica, April 11. An agent of the Cuban government arriv ed here today and is going on to New Tork. He reached Port Arthur on. Fri day by the Brookline. According to ad vices from Santiago De Cuba, small en gagements are of daily occurrence in the country along the river Cauto. Gen. Pando and 1,500 Spaniards are operating near Bayamo, where the insurgents have them practically surrounded. Americans who arrived on the Brook line declare that the operations must be active, because, for the last two weeks wagons loaded with wounded and sick have entered the city daily from the field. Senor Estrada Palma cabled the lo cal junta yesterday to suspend the fit ting out of an expedition here for Porto Rico, pending further advices. The jun ta has agreed to make certain proposals to the American consul, Mr. Dent, that in the event of war they will furnish pi lots into safe, undefended or uncharter ed harbors. HELP FOB SPAIN. A Report That? the Powers Have Promised Her Aid. London, April 11. The Madrid corres pondent of the Daily Mail says: "The ambassadors of the powers, in urging the armistice, declared that their action was in support of the acts of their colleagues in Washington. They understood, they said, that if Spain agreed to' an armistice it would be pos sible to maintain the influence of the powers with President McKinley and indirectly with the rebels, thus bringing about a termination of the Cuban war. "According to the ambassadors, the powers will be ready to give Spain a certain amount of support should Amer ica maintain an attitude, of hostility." 25TH INFANTRY STARTS. Leaves Montana for the Rendezvous at Chickamauga. Helena. Mont., April 11. The 25th United States infantry which has been stationed in Montana for the last ten years, left today early for its new post' at Chickamauga. That portion station ed at Missoula left via the Northern Pacific, while those at Forts Harrison and Assinaboin went over the Great Northern. The regiment will consoli date at St. Paul from where it will, pro ceed south. 40,000 ORPHANS As the Result of Recent Armenian XCassacres. Constantinople, April 11. The Ar- meniErh patriarch has sent to the Turk ish relief committee a list of 40 churches wholly or nearly destroyed during the recent massacres in Antonolia. He fixes the number of orphans,, whose parents were killed at 40,000. First published April 11, 1S9S, in the Topeka State Journal. Council Proceedings. Council Chamber, Topeka, Kansas, April 8, 1898. Council convened persuant. to ad journment. Present: Councilmen Bur gess, Drew, Elliott, Mergan, Nettels, Stephenson. Skinner and Warner 8; absent: Pattison and Round tree-7-2. Quorum present. Mayor C. A. Fellows presiding. The minutes of April 4, 1898, were pre sented, and on motion of Mr. Burgess the reading of the same was dispensed with and the journal approved. Mr. Nettels moved that the contract for vitrified brick sidewalks to be built less than six feet wide be awarded to John Ritchie, at .0590 per square foot, which motion was adopted. The bond of John Ritchie of $15,000 signed by him as principal and the Capital City V. B. P. Co., by T. A. Beck, president, and attested by Willis Edson, secretary, a3 sureties for the faithful performance of the sidewalk contract, was presented and read. On motion of Mr. Burgess the city clerk was instructed to notify John Ritchie that the bondsmen should qualify as individuals in the amount for which each becomes liable. Petition of Oscar Meyer and 26 others for a sidewalk on the east side of Chandler street from Seventh street to Eighth avenue, was read and referred to the committee on streets and walks. The report of the committee on the petition of A. M. Wentworth and oth ers for a watering trough at the cor- Tabular Statement 1st Wabd. 2d Ward. 3d Ward. 4th Ward. 5th W. g 3 m fa a to qo 4 oi fo c3 to cc m o 25 r "v. 4a "s; -5V o-a -2 -s: z 5a r- 00 io tJO to So BO O O "OP lO "OO BO 150 v o no -Co o S SS CD" o -1 CS a -1 w, p -t m H candidates. 2-2. 59. 5 2. 2.o -3 "2. 2. pS 2. c 2. H"

C. A. Starbird First ward 120 S4 120 334 1 J. W. Blossom First ward 143 125 1U4 3721 38 W. J. Mattern Second ward I 28 48 40 67 56 239 H. C. Lindsay Second ward 9 5 10 12 I 11 47 A. P. Benson Second ward i 56 100 57 36 69 318 79 D. J. Dickinson Third ward 33 72 118 56 279 279 James Burgess Fourth ward.. V. 72 74 42 84 2.2 197 W. .1. Whittekind Fourth ward I 8 U 7 8 3- J. H. Coe Fourth ward I 5 25 4 7 J. S. Warner Fifth ward 107 94 201 164 R. Dietrick Fifth ward I 1 14 23 37 BOARD OF EDUCATION. J. F. Buck First ward 145 127 125 30 44 39 57 68 28 60 86 42 57 40 33 69 57 80 10421 556 E. C. Fowler First ward 105 66 82 25 48 25 IS 32 8 5 4 3 7 23 8 4 11 12 486 M. C Long Second ward 77 92 82 32 55 69 78 70 26 61 86 42 50 35 30 67 56 73 1011 1 483 H. A. Warneiv-Second ward 8 6 7 7 6 12 14 15 7 4 9 5 4 10 6 5 12 12 149 Sam Miller Second ward 78 63 44 26 53 26 15 33 7 4 0 1 3 20 3 4j 3 6 379 Edward Wilder Third ward 90 85 88 29 44 44 57 79 35 84 117 66 58 42 33 69 63 78 1161! 1161 J. T. Chaney Fourth ward 79 83 84 27 46 43 55 67 27 60 83 44 66 50 34 91 54 72 1068; 600 L. S. Ferry Fourth ward 82 85 811 26 45 42 52 62 29 63 86 44 64 52 36 82 66 72 10591 1059 Oscar Krauss Fourth ward 92 58 60 27 47 IS 23 38 10 8 4 2 7 35 12 8 9 10 46H Ira O. Howe Fifth ward 79 95 83 25 45 38 55 67 28 60 82 43 57 34 30 71 85 90 1067 896 W. W. Wilev Fifth ward 8 23 8 12 6 7 13 12 8 6 7 4 2 16 6 2 17 1-1 171 CONSTABLES. Jasiah Ross 90 74 103 34 60 70 69 79 31 57 97 50l 52 35 35 80 66 62 1116 569 Fred Stonestreet 87 91 87j 42 76 34 53 64 29 68 102 49 50 37 331 72 46 72 1092 545 J. T. Wintrode 84 94 98 30 51 36 59 76 32 75 97 60 64 42 38! 74 49 61 1072 525 C. E. Purviance t 82 49 60' S3 48 32 40 42 12 11 11 15 18 32 11 9 25 17 547 Chas. C Price 79 63 65 j 36 41 22 19 36 12 6 6 6 9 27 10 6 14 26 483 For full term. Pay roll of the Judges and clerks of $243.00, and claim of the North Topeka Baptist church of $43.20 for meals fur nished were- read and referred to the committee on claims and accounts, who reported the same back, recommending payment as follows: For judges and clerks, $225.00; for meals for judges and clerks, $43.20. On motion the report was adopted. WANTED HELP. WANTED By girl, of 16, good place in tne country, ax. ca.r duunui. WANTED A position as baker; six years experience; can rurnisn uesi oi rciei ences. Address I- B. McNabb, Parsons, Kan. WANTED A place to assist with light h..i...u..,irlj will work cheaD. Address W. M-, care Journal. WANTED By an elderly lady, nursing or housekeeping; best of references given. M. D-, care Journal. WANTED Position as clerk in store; have had 2 years' experience; can fur nist first class reference. Address G. C, care Journal. WANTED MALE HELP. WANTED A first class carpenter. In quire 316 s.ansas ave. WANTED Good man to work around nouse, ya.ru .n uaui, m u u i v f" hnpoa Arlrlrss e-ivin references. R. P. V. H., care Journal. WANTED FEMALE HELP. WANTED Swedish girl for general housework. Monday, iwi i-rospect ave. WANTED Experienced white girl for general housework; German or Swede; must bring references. Mrs. W. W. Gavitt, 310 East Fifth St. WANTED A Good, capable white girl for housework. Mrs. Poole, vest i.'iay st. WANTED A good waistmaker. Call at Mrs. Loves', 1.74 van suren sc. WANTED MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED Good table board will be fur nished at 1017 xyier st. WANTED To sell or rent my blacksmith shop, goou Dusiness: going 10 luu w. S. White, Reading, Kan. WANTED To sell interest in a manu facturing business paying 12 per cent. Inquire of H. D. Martin, 917 Kansas ave. BOARDERS by the day wanted at 1030 van uurea i WANTED A farm hand. Inquire T. W. Thompson, ieuar s aaaiuon. WANTED Everyone to know that in re- 1 rt on gHvortiRPTTIPnt whirh 7-f1:, 1 1 to address "Care Journal" the repr must bC made in writing auu aeui likuusia mo mail postpaid, or left at this office. It will then be placed in one of the boxes set aside for replies iu ciks&iucu ttutciusc ments. W i ctoto lAnatinn h n (1 terms. A t cioc in. dress J. M. S., care Journal. WANTED Gasoline stoves to clean, $1; guaranteed for season: old burners re placed by improved gas or gasoline burn ers run line suiumci am'.' -Phone 313. Hull Stove&Repalr Co.,116 E.Sth. WANTED AGENTS. AGENTS WANTED Murat Halsteacrs great war booK, "our country in war and our relations with foreign nations. All Hriont niir armv. navy, coast defenses. the Maine disaster. Spain, her army, navy and defenses. All about Cuba, her rela tions to the Unitea states ana ner ue- fenses. All about the armies and navies of all other nations, and how they will act In our fight witft Kpain. iver pages. Magnificent illustrations, pnoto grapbs. etc. One agent sold 89 in one dav; others are making $2 to $39 per day. Most liberal terms guaranteed, 20 days' ner of Fourth and Jackson streets. recommenaing inai same oe grant ed was taken up and adopted as amended. Mr. Nettels moved that the plans and specifications of the auditorium be ap proved, which motion prevailed, and on roll call the plans and specifications were approved by the following vote: Ayes, Councilmen Burgess, Drew, Elli ott, Mergan, Nettels, Stephenson, Skin ner and Warner 8. Mr. Warner introduced Ordinance No.1958, being "An ordinance amenda tory of and supplemental to ordinance No. 1902, entitled, 'An ordinance relat ing to a public building for the city of Topeka,' approved March 23, 1897, and repealing sections one and four of ordi nance No. 1902," which was read the first time, and on motion of Mr..Nettels rule 18 was suspended by the unani mous vote of the council. The ordi nance was then read and considered by sections. Section one was read and by unanimous consent the section was amended by striking out and inserting "the city depositories" in place of "bank or banks," the section was then adopted as amended. Sections two, three and four were read and on separate motions adopted. The ordinance was put upon its final passage and passed by the fol lowing vote: Ayes, Councilmen Burgess, Drew Elliott, Mergan, Nettels, Ste phenson, Skinner and Warner 8. The title was approved. The judiciary committee made a verbal report in relation to amending the bicycle ordinance and recommended that no action be taken on account of the legal questions involved. The re port was adopted. On motion of Mr. Nettels the council resolved itself into a committee of the whole council for the purpose of can vassing the returns of the election of April 5, 1898, with Mr. Drew in the chair, who appointed Councilmen Net tels and Warner as tellers. The re turn were then opened, examined and Showing the Number of To fill vacancy. Mr. Warner introduced ordinance No. 1,957, being "An ordinance to appropri ate money," etc., which was read the first time, and, on motion of Mr. Skin ner rule 18 was suspended by the unan imous vote of the council. The ordinance was then read and con sidered by sections, and, on separate motions, sections one and two were adopted. credit, price low. freight paid. Handsome outfit free. Send 12 two-cent stamps to pay postage. Nat'l Educational Union, 324 Dearborn st, Chicago. WANTED Solicitors of good address, either sex. to sell California roses, rare, hardy, ornamental, etc. Town and cities only. Will pay salary weekly; be quick: state age. The Howland Nursery Co., Los Angeles, Cal. AGENTS We want you to visit stores and sell machine for printing signs on fences, bridges, rocks any rough surface. Steady work all summer. Arc Co., Ra cine, Wis. $15 TO $35 a week and expenses paid men to sell cigars on time: experience un necessary. W.-V. Kline Co., St. Louis, Mo. $30 A WEEK and expenses paid men to seu cigars on i,roe. experience unnec- i essary. The W. L. Kline Co.. St. Louis, Mo. FOR RENT HOUSES. FOR RENT A seven room cottage with every modern convenience, No. 526 Lin coln. In quire at 433 Lincoln st. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT at 934 Kansas avenue. Gas, heat, hot and cold water, bath and all conveniences, single or en suite. FOR RENT ROOMS. FOR RENT Furnished room, roe. 407. Mon- FOR RENT Furnished room, with or without board. 612 Jackson St. FOR RENT--Two rooms furnished for light housekeeping, cheap; airo pleas ant lodging rooms. 307 East Eighth st. FOR RENT Pleasant furnished 421 Quincy st. IjOSTANEOTJNa FOUND The umbrella -repairer and jew eler, W. S. McCormick, at 813 Kan. ave. FOUND Where I can get good hay at 11 cents per bale, extra bright at 20 cents, and everything in feed line. H. Ruth, corner Tenth and Lawrence. FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS. FOR SALE 2 fine milk cows. 1 Jersey heifer. 1 good spring wagon. Inquire at 1005 Topeka ave. FOR SALE Team, wagon and harness, all new. and one fresh cow, at 1722 Bo lies ave. FOR SALE Two-seated buckboard and two-seated carriage. 114 W. Fifth. FOR SALE 2 cows and a horse, at 312 Western ave. FOR SALE Cheap, St. Bernard dog, reg istered in New York kennel as "Kansas Dick." Address R. Gregory, Horton, Kan. FOR SALE Fresh cows and heifers, or will trade. 1514 West St. FOR SALE Brown Simpson upright piano, almost new. 1287 Dillon st. FOR- SALE Osage City shaft coal. $3 a ton. G. G. CofEman. 312 East Fourth. Phone 683. Yards corner 4th and Madison. FOR SALE All the furniture of 9 room house, including upright piano, carpets, extension table, bookcases, etc. 433 Lin coln st. FOR SALE Al full 1012 Prospect St. blood Jersey ccw. FOR SALE Corn, bran 35c a 100. Every thing in feed line. G. G. Coffman, 312 East Fourth. 'Phone 6S3. I checked by the board of canvassers, me council resumeu its session sliiu mtr following report was submitted and adopted: Topeka, Kansas, April 8, 1898." To the Hon. Mayor and Council of the City of Topeka: The board of canvassers herewith s'ubmit their report relating to the re sult of the general election held in the city of Topeka, Kansas, April 5th, 1898, in said city as follows: Council Chamber, Topeka, Kansas, April 8th, 1898. It is hereby declared that the result of the city election held in the city of To peka, on Tuesday, April 5, 1898, is as follows: J. W. Blossom having received the highest number of votes cast for the office of councilman .of the First ward is declared duly elected to said office., A. P. Benson having received the highest dumber of votes cast for the office of councilman of the Second ward is declared duly elected to said office. D. J. Dickinson having received the highest number of votes cast for the office of councilman of the Third ward is declared duly elected to said office. James Burgess having received the highest number of votes cast for the office of councilman of the Fourth ward is declared duly elected to said .office. J. S. Warner having received the highest number of votes cast .for the office of councilman of the Fifth ward is declared duly elected to said office. J. F. Buck having received, the high est number of votes cast for the office of member of board of education of the First ward is declared duly elected to said office. M. C. Long having received the high est number of votes cast for the office of member of board of education in the Second ward is declared duly elected to said office. Edward Wilder having received the Votes Cast at the City Election, April 5, 1898. For full term. The ordinance was put upon its final passage and passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Burgess, Drew, El liott, Mergan, Nettels, Stephenson, Skinner and Warner 8. Title was approved. Jesse Shaw, superintendent, appeared and made a statement in regard to hy drant rental due January 1, 1898, and said that if the $14,500.00 is paid FOR SALE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE Nine room house on Green wood ave., Potwin; gas, bathroom, fur nace, inside closet, cistern, city water, large attic and cellar, barn. Will accept small inside Topeka property in part payment. Address L. M. N-, care Journal, describing property. DOTJTHITT PLACE Has been opened. Your choice of lots $150 to $450. Eugene Wolfe. 517 Kansas ave. FOR SALE Choice eastern Kansas farm mortgages. T. E. BOWMAN CO. FOR SALE 35 lots near the Santa Fa shops. 35 lots Twenty-first and Madison sts., 60 lots near Shorey. 8 room house and 1 acres near city 'imlts, 80 acres 6 miles north, all on time payments or cheap for cash. M. Heery. 109 East Third. I FOR SALE Choice vacant lots In Low- man tilli. convenient to electric cars, i also near church and school. Price from S50 to $75 each. W. M. Forbes, IIS West Sixth avenue. MISCELLANEOUS. DRESSMAKING Mrs. E. E. Horton, 335 Tyler. MRS. S. E. COFFMAN, midwife and nurse, one of the best in the city; charges reasonable; 20 years' experience. 706 Chandler st. LADIES Bargains in hair goods.switchcs to wear with Easter hats. Mrs. H. E. Van Vleck, 220 East Fifth. WEIBLE HORNER, 113 East Seventh St., make all sizes of door and window screens, mouldings, brackets, sash and doors, wood carving and turning. GASOLINE STOVES. See Warren's- ad. elsewhere in this paper. t GENTLEMEN'S old clothes bought and sold. 414 Kansas ave. Drop me a postal card and I will call. I pay good prices. M. Manson, Tailor. THE Ralston Home is now ready for boarders and roomers. 520 Harrison st. LIST YOUR property with us for sale or rent. We have buyers or tenants for houses. JOHN G. HOWARD CO., 527 Kansas ave. Yiavi The best known remedy for women. Ladies in attendance. Kansas Vlavi Co.. 2 Columbian Building. Topeka. FREE DISPENSARY of Kansas Medical College, corner of Twelfth and Tyler, is open daily except Sunday, from 1 to X p. m. E. M. Brockett, M. D. FOR VIEWS of residence or parlor. stock, groups, etc.. or photos of any Interior or outside views, sea Farrow. 514 Kansas avenue. STAMPS, SEALS AND STENCILS. CHAS. H. TRAPP Rubber stamps, etc, 112 W. 7th St. 'Phone 656. Illustrated catalogue free. Mail orders a specialty. THE J. C. DARLING CO., 734 KAN. AV. High Grade Rubber Stamps; prompt work, low price. Catalogue free. 'Phone 292. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN., NOTICETOWHOM ITMAY COf?T CERN Be it known that my petition is on file in the office of the probate court of Shawnee county, Kansas, asking for a permit tc sell intoxicating liquors at 807 Kansas ave.. in the Fourth ward in the city of Topeka, Kansas, and the hearing of the same is set for Monday. 9 a. m-. April 25, 1898.- B. F. SIM. Topeka, Kan.. March 19. 189S, I highest number of votes cast for the of- nce or memDer or Doara or education or the Third ward is declared duly elect ed to said office. J. T. Chaney having received the highest number of votes cast for the office of member of board of education of the Fourth ward is declared duly elected to said office for the full term. L. S. Ferry having received the high est number of votes cast for the office of member of board of education of the Fourth ward is declared duly elected to said office to fill vacancy. Ira O. Howe having received the highest number of votes cast for the office of member of board of education of the Fifth ward is declared duly elected to said office. Josiah Ross being one of three per sons receiving the highest number of votes cast for the office of constable is declared duly elected to said office. Fred Stonestreet being one of three persons receiving the highest number of votes cast for the office of constable is declared duly elected to said office. J. T. Wintrode being one of three per sons receiving the highest number of votes cast for the office-of constable is declared duly elected to said office. It is hereby ordered that the city clerk spread the foregoing report of the board of canvassers, declaring the re sult of the election of said city, upon the journal at length, and forthwith no tify each person herein elected, of his election, and shall issue a certificate of election to each officer. Witness our hands at the city of To peka, Kansas, this 8th day of April, 1898 W. C. STEPHENSON, O. D. SKINNER. JAMES BURGESS, CHAS. J. DREW, JOHN ELLIOTT, J. W. MERGAN, J. S. WARNER, C. H. NETTELS. Board of Canvassers. promptly that the accrued interest would not be claimed. Mr. Nettels moved that the $14,500.00 be paid to the water company. Mr. Burgess moved to amend by re ferring the matter to the ways and means committee, which prevailed. On motion of Mr. Nettels the council adjourned. S. S. McFADDEN, City Clerk. LEGAL NOTICE. (First published in the Tbpeka State Journal April 9th, 1898.) ordinance; no. 1,957. An ordinance to appropriate money out of the general revenue fund to pay judges and clerks of election and to pay for meals furnished. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Coun cilmen of the city of Topeka: Section 1. That the sum of two hundred sixty-eight and 20-100 dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the general revenue fund, to pay judges and clerks of election held April 5, 1898, and to pay for meals furnished. General revenue fund $268.20 Section. 2. This ordinance shall take ef fect and be in force from and after its publication in the official city paper. Passed the council April 8th, 1S98. Approved April 9th, 1898. (Seal) C. A. FELLOWS, Mayor. Attest: S. S. McFADDEN, City Clerk. (First published on the 11th day of April, 1898, in the Topeka State Journal.) PROPOSALS. Topeka, Kan., April 11, 1S9S. Sealed proposals will be received by the city clerk of the city of Topeka until Sat urday, April 16, 1898. at 5 o'clock p. m., for furnishing all the work necessary to com plete the following city improvements, as per specifications now on file in the office of the city clerk, to-wit: For the construction of a sewer to join the Jackson street and. Van Buren street sewers. Proposals under different names will not be received from one firm or association. Each bidder will be required to deposit with the city clerk, to the credit of the city of Topeka, a certified check of de posit for fifty dollars, as a guarantee that he will enter into the contract if awarded him. according to the terms of his bid, within five days after the certification of the award. All prices must be written as well as expressed by figures. Proposals should be directed to the city clerk. Topeka. Kansas, and should be in dorsed "Proposals for constructing a sewer." Proposals must be made in full conform ity to all of the specifications. Payments will be made upon estimates by -the city engineer, when approved by the mayor and council, in cash. The whole of the work above mentioned shall be commenced and completed at such time as shall be designated at the time of awarding contract. The intention is to let the contract for the work as a whole. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. S. S. McFADDEN, City Clerk. SEWING SCHOOL. I WILL SELL for the next 30 daya best ladies' tailor system made for less than half price. Instructions free. Mrs. C. Quimby. corner Eighth and Topeka ave. PRINTERS. TOPEKA PRINTING CO.. 113 East Sev enth st Mail orders given promnt ac tendon. Print everything. Prices right. FLORISTS. MRS. J. R- HAGUE. Florist, successor to R. J. Groves. 817 Kan. av. 'Phone 602. W. C GROVES, successor to R. J. Groves greenhouses, 1173-75-77 Clay su( store. 821 Kansas ave. 'Phone U3. TYPEWRITERS. BRANCH OFFICE of the Yost, Caligraph and Densmore. Supplies for all makes. Machines rented and repaired. Uuited Typewriter Supplies Co. C A. TRACY, Manager, 114 .E. 5th St.; Tel 196. Topeka, Kan. TIN SHOPS M. BAIRD, hot air furnaces, pumps and tin roofing. 216 W. 6th. Tel. 359. BICYCLES. TOPEKA CYCLE CO.. 112 W. 8th St. Bicycles and sundries; bicycles and tandems for rent; repairing of all kinds. FOR RENT MISCELLANEOUS. FOR RENT Store 'building on Third St. near Kansas ave., $10 a month. M. Heery. WATCHMAKER. WATCHES cleaned. 75c: clocks. 50c mainsprings, 75c;' crystals, 10c. Cash paid for old gold or silver. All work guar anteed. Old jewelry exchanged for new. If hard up, see Uncle Sam. 612 Kan. ave. JEWELERS. JAMES B. HATDES, Jeweler and Op- iician. complete stoca or watcnes, dia monds, silverware, etc. Eyes examined and spectacles properly fitted. STORAGE. HOUSEHOLD noons Packed, hauled, shipped or stored. 123 East Sixth st. Tel. 18S. MERCHANTS' TRANSFER AND STOR AGE CO. FUEL AND FEED. LEAVE your orders for coal, flour, feed and seeds with Van Slyck. 509 W. 10th. MONEY. MONEY loaned on pianos, organs, sew ing machines, watches, diamonds, type- wiimiB auu xuy guuu security. jN. is. Campbell, 60S Kansas ave. WANTED We want to make good farm loans in c-aatern Kansas. Money on hand ana every accommodation to bor rower. T. E. BOWMAN CO. Columbian Building. MONEY to loan on farms. SCOTT A: CO.. 615 Kansas ave. MONEY TO LOAN on farms or city property at reasonable rates. VV. M. FORBES. 116 W. 6th Ays. LOANS on planes, typewriters, bicycles. guns, watches, diamonds and any per sonal property. L. Biscoe, 523 Kan. Ave. MILO NORTON, at 406 West Sixth Ave". will make farm loans of $1,500 or over at 6 per cent interest. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONS. OFFICE and residence corner Gordon st. and Central ave.. North Topeka. 'Boons tl. Uses the Brinkerhof; system of rec tal treatment, a successful and painless treatment for piles, fiytula. fishure. ul ceration, etc C F. MENNINGER, M. D, HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Office: 727 Kansas Ave. Flione 19. residence: 1270 Topeka Ave. Phone S. E. SHELDON, M. D.. Surgery and diseases of women, wit a private hospital. Office No. 720 Kan. Ave, IDA C BARNES. M. D.. Office 732 Kan. Ave. Residence 13th ana Clay. Office hours: 9 a. m. to 11 a. m.. and 3 p. m. to 6 p. m. Telephone 598 real, flen'.e. and 16 office. AMUSEMENTS. GRAND OPERA HOUSE Monday, April 1 1th. The Cyclonic Success of the Century, CHAS. H. YALE'S FOREVER tTDEVIL'S AUCTION" There Is Bat One It is Here. New this year Company, cast, comedi ans, premieres, secundos, coryphees, bal lerlne. specialties, dancers, acrobats and unusual features. j Sixteenth edition. Tons of massive scenery, gorgeous costumes, armor, origi nal light effects, specially imported fea tures. A great big company. Has al ways been the best is now the best ever. Past record future guarantee. New, novel, timely. Remember, no increase in prices. GRAND OPERA HOUSE Two Nights. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 and 13 th. MISS LILLIAN LEWIS In the Cuban War Play 44 For Liberty and Love." "The play that has done and is doing, for the freedom of Cuba and Cubans, what Uncle Tom's Cabin did to abolish slavery." Prices, 25, 50 and 75 cents. Consumption Cured. BROUGHT BACK FROM THS GRAVE. Last November Mr. Joseph James, painter, of 325 W. Pearl St., Indianapo lis, Ind., was at death's door with quick consumption. Wasted to a skeleton; his lungs a mass of ulceration; his death was hourly awaited by his doctor and family. He was kept in a constant stupor -with opium. A friend, thinking to relieve his terrible cough, gave him a bottle of Brazilian Balm. Seeing its wonderful effect, the doctor advised, its continued use. Mr. James soon after dismissed his doctor, and depended on the Balm alone. His recovery was rapid and complete, and in February he returned to work. His lungs are sound, and his weight greater than at any time in his life.. His recovery is regarded as almost a miracle. COMMA BACILLUS. In consumption beware of eongh mix tares and prescriptions that contain opium. Opium paralizes the nerves, th ootnma bacillus a good chance to destroy the lungs. It is always fatal. .Brazilian caur, uuc uui contain a trace of any opiate, ut stimu lates the nerves with new life and power, destroys the microbe, and restores all 1 a 2 l.U A 4V,. rlegH Irm&S to a uiai is v sound and healthy state which no other remedy has ever been known to accom- olish. Sold by druggists. A. J. Arnold Ss Son, wholesale agents. Topeka. Kajw

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8 TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, MONDAY EVEXIXG, APRIL 11, 1893. Wfflffi- fftin Spring Medicines' "Blood Purifiers" and "Tonics an Old-Fashioned Idea, Pure blood, strong nerves and mus cles, firm, healthy flesh, can only come from wholesome food well digested. "Blood purifiers" and "nerve tonic" do not reach the cause of the mischief. The stomach is the point to be looked after. The safest and surest way to cure any form of Indigestion Is to take after each meal some harmless preparation of this kind composed of vegetable essences, pure pepsin, golden seal and fruit salts, eold by druggists under name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, and these tablets taken after meals assist diges tion wonderfully because they will di gest the food promptly before it has time to ferment and sour, and the weak stomach relieved and assisted In this way soon becomes strong and vigorous again. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are super ior to any secret patent medicines be cause you know what you are taking Into your stomach. They are sold by druggists every where at 50c. per package. Write F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich,, for book on stomach, diseases. THE HON. DANIEL J. HAYNXS, Who entered the federal army at the age of 17 years, and served until the close of the war, when he established the Florence (Ala.) Republic, has been in aqt Ive practice of the law since 1876, and is now the senior member of the law firm Haynes Hamil, Unity building, Chicago, says: "Although physically strong and of robust nature, the close attention and worry attending many years of law practice, has made me during the past three years, suffer greatly with dys pepsia. I had, as I thought, exhausted all remedies for the cure of the ailment, none of which gave me relief, until I tried Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Their wonderful efficacy in curing me I most cheerfully testify to, and recommend most highly their use by those suffering with dyspepsia." Established 1883. The J. G. DARLING GO. EB STAMPS 9 SEALS, BRASS ALUMINUM CHECKS. 734 KANSAS AVE. TELEPHONE 292. TOPEKA. SEND OR CALL FOR LARGE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. oaac)ia I The VVestern Foundry AND MACHINE WORKS. Established 1S75. Formerly Topeka Foundry ana Mac tun Works. Eittb. ims. n GET PRICES BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. The only place In the city where you can get a Complete Power Plan! from a Steam Engine to a Set Cellar from stock. R. L. COFRAN, Topeka, Kans. Proprietor CANDY wCURE CONSTIPATIONf 25c 50c MkLzz2i DRUGGISTS GREAT TRIPLET RACE. Kaser, Gardiner and Miller Matched for $300 a Side to Meet Mertens, If at Butler and Kiser. New Tork, April 11. Through the acT ceptance of a challenge today the greatest triplet race of the country is about to be arranged, the participants being among the most prominent men in the sport. Some days ago Karl Kaser, the cham pion of Switzerland; Arthur Gardiner,, the Chicago sprinter, and Charles V. Miller, winner of the New Tork six-day race, rode 28 miles 75 yards In an hour, unpaced, and then isued a. challenge for any style of a triplet race for $300 a side. Their record Is the greatest unpaced record, as it is the greatest distance ever traveled by man power in an hour without pacemakers. Today A. C. Mertens, the five-mile champion of America, accepted the challenge on behalf of himself, Nat Butler, the handicap king, holder of the mile handicap record of 2:01 and two mile handicap record of 4:01 3-5, and Earl Kiser.the half mile national cham pion a strong trio. KLONDIKE MAD. Many Australians Leave Good Places to Try Their Luck Honolulu, via San Francisco, April 11. Two hundred and forty Klondike gold seekers from Australia arrived here yesterday on the British steamer Cape Otway. They will stay here until about April 15, to have repairs made to the vessel. They report the colonies wild, over the Klondike. They were per suaded to go by an advertisement which was headed: "Klondike, the gold en country; 192,000 square miles of gold." They say many persons in good positions are selling out at a sacrifice to join in the gold rush. Among the passengers are ten women. One wo man left six children at home. Another carries her 4-year-old boy and a canary in a cage. All say they are going through to Dawson, and all hope to marry some lucky miner who has struck it rich. Honolulu is alive with Klondikers, who attract attention here, as they are dressed in heavy clothing. The royal mail steamer Miowera passed through two days ago with 140 Klondikers, and the Oceanic liner Alameda has a large party aboard. PINGREE ASKS WAR LOAN Of $500,000 and the Souse Grants It Promptly. Lansing, Mich., April 9. Governor Pingree today sent a message to the legislature recommending authorization of a war loan of a half million dollars; also advising recruiting the National Guard and volunteer militia companies to a strength not exceeding 150 men per company. A scene of enthusiasm fol lowed the reading in the house and the loan bill was passed within half an hour. The bill also passed increasing an ap propriation for the naval reserves from $2,800 to $11,000, and providing for rais ing the same. As the senate had ad journed until Tuesday no action was had in that body. TOLLESTON CLUB RECEIVER Officers and'Members Enjoined Prom Selling the Property. Hammond, Ind., April 11. Judge Harry B. Tuthill, in the Lake Superior court, this noon appointed Councilman Cassius C. Griffin receiver for the Tolleston Gun club of Chicago and issued an order re straining and enjoining all officers and members of the club from in any manner disposing of or further incumbering the property, which embraces 2,800 acres of swamp land in Calumet and Ross town ships. The appointment was made on petition of Messrs. Olds and Griffin for Theodore Prott, one of the victims of a fight with game wardens, who last January recover ed a judgment for $5,000 and costs in a trial before Judge Gilett, in the Porter circuit court at Valparaiso. CLUBHOUSE FOR GIRLS. Free Reclining Chair Cars. run daily by Santa Fe Route be tween Topeka and Chjcago.They are easy to ride on, waking or sleeping. The chair cars have adjustable backs. Each car has two lavatories, fitted up with combs, brushes, clean towels and plenty of water. Electricity gen erated by revolution of the axles furnishes steady and abundant light. When it is time to sleep, the porter turns light down to a dimness conducive to repose. Bear In mind a porter accompa nies the car. Pullman sleepers on same trains. Berths reserved and tickets sold by W. C. Gar vey, Agent, A.. T. S. F. Ry., Topeka, Kan. SAGE AT AN AUCTION. The Rock Island Flyer Leave Topeka every night at 8:50 p. arriving Colorado Springs 11:05, Denver U;30 next a. m. In a Crowded New York District a Pive Story Home Will Be Pitted. New Tork, April 11. There is to be a new clubhouse for girls in Avenue B. A five-story building has been purchased and is to be fitted at once. There are in the district 25,000 girls who support themselves and a few of them have worthless parents on their hands. These girls have no place to which they can resort except the tenements, the cheap theaters, the saloons and the streets. Christadora House, as the new resort is called, is to have rooms where they may gossip, play, read, sing, and possibly eat. If it is to be like other houses of its kind, the girls will be allowed to dance and have little parties. If not, the enterprise will probably fail, as the East side girl must have her occasional "spiel," no mat ter whether school keeps or not. TRAIN OF POWDER LOST. Ammunition Shipped to Boston Can not Be Pound. New Tork, April 11. A train load of ammunition and supplies has gone astray from the Brooklyn navy yard. At the ordnance department it was said that the train was dispatched toward Boston on Monday. It has not reached there and the navy yard officials don't know what has be come of it. It has probably been side tracked at some country yard. A freight officer was detailed this after noon to find it and take it to Boston. Uncle Russell Buys a Souse After Brisk Competition. New Tork, April 11. The appearance of Russell Sage in floor of the auction rooms at 111 Broadway today created some' com ment among those present, and many guesses were hazarded as to his reason for being there. All doubts were set at rest when Auctioneer Peter F. Meyer offered for salp thp fniir-stnrv brick dwelling. 18 West Ninety-third street, and after some j snarp competition it was KnocKea aown to Mr. Sase for $22,275. Mr. Sage afterward explained that he was only acting in behalf of the Woman's hospital, an institution of Which Mr. John E. Parsons is the head, and in the suc cessful conduct of which Mrs. Sage was deeply interested. Mr. .Sage added that the lot had been purchased because it was in the market for sale, and it was de sired to protect the hospital property against a possible undesirable improve- The Bock Island Flyer Leaves Topeka every morning at 7:30, arriving at Kansas City 9:15 a. m., re turning, leaves Kansas City 7:10, arriv ing at Topeka. 8:50 p. m. Worthy o! the Highest Praise. Dear Mr. Editor: While a large num ber of readers of your paper have ap plied for a free sample of our treat ment for Consumption and Lung Dis eases, we have reason to believe that there is still a great many who have not taken advantage of our generous offer. Therefore, you may say that we will send a free sample treatment to all who send us a description of their case and mehtion the name of your paper. The following are two testimonials re ceived unsolicited by us: Manhattan, Kan., July, 1897. The medicine our physician ordered for me was indeed worthy of the highest praise and I cannot express my appreciation in return for the benefit I received. I had doctored in Kansas City, Topeka and St. Joseph, besides a host of phy sicians in Kansas, from childhood.with out the least benefit, and therefore ex pected death would be my only release. My last physician. Dr. H of Ever ett, concluded I should try your medi cine, and as a result must say I really nossess new life. Tour treatment proved a-blessing as well as a cure for me, and I shall never cease to praise or recom mend it. since I consider it the only real cure for lung trouble or any disease of the breathing organs, very respecttuiiy, "GUSSIE SCHNEIDER." "Guthrie, O. T., February, 1898. I am a living sample of the merits of the Amick treatment.After taking the same for two months, my physician says that I am as good as new. "ALFRED S. DEWITT." Address all communications to the Amick Chemical Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1,500 yards of Linen s Crash 5c o .ji Yard J Jt You will find them nPf-iicz XfceXr 59c Table Linens j J $1.00 For a length of 3 yards. $1.00 Table Damask, Mill Ends in lengths 2, 2 1-2, n J and 3 yards, for yd 69 cent 46-inch Black Henriettas, S0c yd 65cent 46-inch Black Brilliantine, 50c yd 65 cent 52-inch Black Serge, 50c VcL for s 45-inch Black Crepon, TQ J tor ww More SUITS, More JACKETS, More CAPES, More SKIRTS coming to us and going from us to the people at Popular Prices. Opening and Display Sale of New Wash Goods, I Both Foreign and Domestic (South aisle) Nine tables all full and artistically arranged Wm. Simpson's Sons' Fine Percales 4,000 yards 5c a yard 24-inch Black Italian Radzimere, a $2.50 grade, here tomorrow at $200 yd fe..?!!..2..?!!?? $100 yd Notions Pure Glycerine Toilet Soap, 2 cakes for 5c 2 J -2 pound bars of Green Castile Soap: containing about ten ordi nary cakes, of great value for the QRn price 2 styles of f 0c values in side combs, Cn special, a pair....,..., w White Tape, A p a roll Ball Bearing Shears, large size, 0 R P a pair Black Pins, A n a box I" Jewelry Department Magic Finger Rings, at... 25c Something new Children's Chate laine Bags, small size, one style, to be worn in belt, any style with ring for finger, worth J 9c in price, Ladies' Pocket Mirrors, celluloid back, with metal ornament, special price New arrivals in Metal Belts, both D R fift chain and link, prices 75c to CO. Velvet Belts, with jeweled orna ments, came Saturday, the swell est thing yet, prices $5.00, $6,00 and IOC 10c $7 ea Ribbons New Sashes, Black Bayaderes, Black Satins and Gros Grains; some are four yards long. We have a large assortment of narrow Black Velvet Ribbons in different widths, both satin and linen backs. Special lot of Fancies, worth 25c, this spring's styles, in the bargain box for 19c yd Art Linen Dept. FancyMats, 12 inches square, tinted in floral designs and Cp no fringed, special for wU Cu Carpet Department. t New Floor Coverings House Furnishing is now in full force, and it is well for intend ing purchasers of Floor Coverings to know where they will find the largest and best assortment in every grade at the lowest prices. Experience is a great teacher, and our buyers, with their many years of experirnce, are enabled to cull the newest, choicest ind best things from the market, and give you the advantage of their knowledge. We make a few references which are worthy of your consideration. Wiltons See our large and very choice assortment of rare designs, especially adaptable for fine Furnishings. AxminsterS Will furnish your parlors, halls and stairs richly and handsomely, and give tone to the house. Velvets Once the most popular Cut Pile Carpet now rapidly regaining its former prestige. Are stylish and durable. Moquettes These deservedly popular Carpets still retain their hold on public favor, especially for parlors. Body Brussels To say much about these goods would be surperfluous, as they are so well known to all users of good Car pets. We have many specialties and rare patterns. Tapestry Brussels Many of our patterns are copies of Ax minsters and Moquettes, furnish handsomely, wear well, and are inexpensive. Ingrains In these goods our assortment is unlimited, repre senting the standard manufacturers of the country. Straw Mattings Our assortment of Chinese and Japanese Mattings in every grade is the largest ever displayed to the public tn Kansas. Linoleums In printed and inlaid, in all styles and qualities. Draperies Our Drapery Stock Is replete with the latest Novelties in all kinds of Drapings, including Silk, Snowflake, Tapestry and Derby Curtains, Silk Damask, Silk Frou Frou, and Oriental Tapestries, Plain or Figured Corduroys for Furniture Coverings, Mohair Plush, Silk Plush, Bagdad Pontieres, Algerian Stripes, Chenille Curtains, and Rope Portieres. Lace Curtains Louis XIV and XVL Marie Antoinette, Real Rennaissance, Swiss Tambourd, Irish Point, Arabian, French Lace, Ruffled Bobbinet and Muslin Curtains. Piece goods in Brussels, Swiss, Oriental, Fishnet and Muslin in great variety for Sash Cur tains. Shades Window Shades of best materials and workmanship. Shade work a specialty with us. Screens An extensive line of new and desirable styles of frames and everything in drapery goods for mounting same Oriental Rugs-We are displaying a large line of Antique Rugs. We have Smyrna, Velvets, Ax minster and Wilton Rugs in new designs and in all sizes. Our stock of all the above-named goods is exceedingly large, selected with great care, contains the latest novelties and leading patterns, and is up to date in every de tail. Come in and see for yourselves. We are always pleased to snow you. Firstclass Workmen Firstclass Work t t x t NO 4-CEST FARES NOW. Milwaukee's Street Railways Will Run on the Old Hates. Milwaukee, April 11. Milwaukee will not have 4-cent street railway fares at present. The matter came up before the railway and judiciary committees of the common council today. The aldermen were averse to take any action at this time. There were so many street railway aldermen on the committees -who have been turned down by the people that it was thought best to let the matter go over to the new council and allow that body to take ac tion on the matter. DRIYE NAILS IN HTM. NICARAGUA ROAD SOLD. Henry Allen Howard is Insensible to Fain. New Tork, April 11. Henry Allen Howard, who is at the Astor house, is insensible to pain produced by external causes, or, if he feels such a pain, he gives not the slightest evidence of it. Torturers would waste time driving nails into Henry Allen Howard. Equally remarkable is his control over his blood vessels. Wound him, and if he so wills it, blood will not flow from the wound. On the other hand, if he wills it, blood will run. So How ard is doubly a physiological curiosity. But he's no cheap, dime museum curio. He is on his way to England to submit himself to the examination of wise physicians, who may learn from him some things that will benefit mankind. He was literally crucified during a. pri vate seance this afternoon, but he passed through the ordeal without hurt, so far as the astonished onlookers could ascertain. R. N. of A. will give a dance and sup per at the hall, 420 Kansas avenue, Tuesday, April 12th. Admission 25c couple. English Owners of a Steamship Line the Buyers. New Tork, April 11. Advices from Managua, Nicaragua, say that Nicar auga has sold her railroad. The buy ers are the English owners of the Atlas line, which runs steamships between New Tork and Colon, Greytown and other central and southern American ports. Negotiations for this purchase were begun a year ago, and final papers have been written there. The railroad is in two sections, which are links in a direct line between the Atlantic and Pacific a line which may soon become an active rival of the Panama railroad and the Pacific Mail Steamship companies. In connection With this enterprise is the establishment of the, Chilean line of steamships, which are to run from Valparaiso in Chile to San Francisco, stopping at all inter mediate ports. Two steamships lately launched in the Clyde are on their way to go into service in this route. The western section of the Nicaragua rail road extends from Corinto on the Pa cific coast through the broad and fertile valley which has a mean altitude of scarcely more than one hundred feet, and no part of the road crosses a hill high enough to be regarded as a diffi culty. The requirements of a medicine Is to lighten the burden of pain and cure. This brings us to the question of a rem edy, and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint ment is the only remedy for blind, bleeding or protruding Piles that is en dorsed by physicians. Cures the most obstinate cases. BOc. Geo. W. Stans field, 632 Kansas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Popeka avenues. Not how cheap but how good Is the way we try to do our work. Peerless Eteam Laundryt 112 and 114 West 8th. J. M KNIGHT, combine Undertaker, a 406 KAXSAS ATE., rs. TilFPlMTO B9? Aac...., i.sjj .jj u.iii vm. V. W U vf'' 1 1 vrtm uax apiu muni. fcwt," ry"77rf' i9'.' Tt Fine funeral ears, hearses, palace 1 y i'T'JyrS'v'xF eoches and drivers in livery in at- if 1 Styi?'' mti 'iiimWumsT ree ambulance to trains r any part of til city day or nleht. tfHT PAT EXORBITANT PRICE F OTHER FIRMS WHEI Vni I Adult Cloth Caskets, six surer handles and plate for.. lS.O J Adult Cloth Casket, six textile handles and plate for... Ifs.oo C A M Adult Cloth Casket, six textile handles, satin liuad, for 2 OO vrli Children's Casket it 00 pi TV Tine Metalic Caskets for Adults 63.00 DU I tne Boyd Grave Vault for 1 Fine Hacks furnished for Parties, Weddings and Operas at lo w C prices. Hacks heated with Lehman heaters. 'Phone 62. J -POPULAR. PRICE TAILORS- 610 Kansas Avenue. Make Clothes That Fit. 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