The Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas)
April 18, 1900

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ft LAST EDITION. WEDXEbj EVEXING. TOPEKA, KANSAS, APKIL. 18, 1900. WEDNESDAY EVENING. TWO CENTS. DULLER MUST GO, That Is What Roberts' Censure Is Thought to Mean. Message of the Commander-in-Chief Held Back SINCE FEUUUAltY 13TH. British at. Wepener Are Still Surrounded. Boers Busy Making Trenches at Warreutou. Iondon, April 18.-1:55 P. M.-Lord Roberts criticisms of (".I'll Buller, Gen. Warren and Col.Thorneyerof t, continue topics of acute interest. All the aiter lioon papers comment at length on tne strictures of the commander in chief Oi South Africa, taking the same lines as the American papers, praising Lord Roberts fur his frankness and speculat ing upon what the publication of the dispatches at the present moment por tends. Some of them maintain there is nothing left for ('Jen. Buller but to re sign. The St. James Gazette is partic ularly scathing. Kef erring to Gen. Bul ler's report it says: Never in the history of armies did it happen that generals scribbled their confessions of failure and defeat of use less fleaths of men and of discredit to the flag in a manner which suggests a careful selection from the forced jocu larity of the funny man, the slangy chatj.-r of the horsey woman and the .-allele of the smoking room late in the tV'-r.in?;." The Globe declares that a "more piti able record of indecision in plan and confusion in execution we have seldom read." and adds that what little repu tation Gtn. Buller had left has been scatter. -d to the winds. Practically no developments have been reported so far in today's South African cables. A dispatch from War reni hi dated Tuesday. April 17. says: "Finding the Boers busy making new trenches we exploded lyddite shells fol lowing up these with the maxims. The ene:iiy'3 ambulance was afterwards ob served on the spot." From Wepener there is nothing later than Lord Roberts' message of yester tlay and presumably neither side has Kained any particular advantage at any j.oint in the theater of war sinc e the last official dispati hes were received. Lord Roberts' dispatch was dated Jilof iiu'oiitein. Tuesday, April IT; and u as as follows: "Our force at Wepener is still sur rounded, but it is reported that the ene my are attacking in a very half hearted manner and are anxious about their v .mmunications. hearing that forces are approaching Wepener from two direc tionsone under Gen. Rundle via Red dersburg. and another under Gen. Bra- oaiit with (Jen. Hart s brigade in Iort, via Rouxville. sup- "on the reoccupation of Rouxville April 15. the few Boers there reticed.and Jen. Brabant, made some important arrests. "Violent storms of rain have some what interfered with the march of these columns, but it is hoped they will soon be able to make their presence more decidedly felt. "Gen Settle reports from Kenhardt. April 14. that 2(K Transvaalers made a """"ra atiacK the previous d lay on jjopaspnort, nelu bv a party of orpons Horse. Our losses one wounded. Th were two killed and J enemy's losses must r lm -v applied to us Tor doctors and an ambulance Why the government has chosen this f ""I n;nent to publish the dispatch Horn Lord Roberts pronouncing pon Sir Redvers P.uller umi so- i-hr..Z Wi two Of his must irv,..' siibordinate commanders is not known. I his dispatch, written February 13 has been in the hands of the war office lor rue weeks. The revelation of their incapacity ofThe4;',"'1 "ntrmine th nttdence ot the m, ops in their leadership Lord Roberts' dispatch with the en closures is the great feature of the Lon don press this morning rn a Iomr edi torlal. the Daily News speaks Tf "the somewhat api.alling language" of the dispatch and then goes on to sav I pon the whole these dispatches are disquieting and dishearten,,,., i mimediatelv Mou iic recall or enej-Ml n..,,,..... will create c .i,i twy ..m.npitui II eeling of un easiness ana anxiety. The Standard which is supposed to be the confidence of the government i says "It is scarcely likely that the publi on of Lord Roberts' dispatch is w t ioi out lca- l,v. 1" e. 11 rrnSKti whether it is not to be followed by fur ther important changes in the South African commands. Painful as such measures may be. there must be no hesitation in carrying them out if thev are required in the public interest" Jipfi'f Telegraph compliments Lord Robeits upon "not hesitatine where great national interests are at stake, to wound private susceptibill- The Daily Chronicle confesses to "a wh enre-f Un ''"hsterna tion The Times says- .1?obTs; Feverp condemnation is justified only too clear! v bv the offi c al narratives of what t.,k place The Btory is painful; but it is well for the nation and for the armv ,k. rl.,S be tolrl Urtv .l "UIU without con- cealment or exaceerati. -It is not the least of the great ser vices Lord Roberts is now render" the i.r riiwses with judicial Impartiality and wise and wholesome severity errors and omissions in hteh quarters which have cost us so much.'- Vv hether the government has any SP rial purpese or net in publishing th dispatch, the way in which it has been re-eivci will make it most dim-'ult t" retain the censured commanders in ac tive service. Lotd Roberts' long wait and the Eoer activity have seriously disturb -d pub lie equanimity. He is still 3)n miles from Pretoria. No one doubts the rd'ri mate success of British arms, but be hind the British army that crushes the Boer armies an army of occupation w'id liave to be installed. From various sources come hints that more men u.-n are already provided for will have to l' Bent out. Hoberts indicates that at least lO.Oiifl men are advancing to cut off th" Boers who are investing Wepener. 4s there are reports from the Basuto border that firing has been heard it, th direction of the hills toward Dewits U la S'wssibu Csnwal chc-nui- cides' advanced troops are already in contact with the Boers. Lord Roberts wires that he expected to clear the southeast section of the Free State east of the railway and then to swing round to the north and to turn one after another the positions held by the Boers north of Bloemfontein. General Buller's prohibition of all press telegrams in Natal until further notice is taken to indicate that a move ment is about to begin there. CASUALTIES AT WEPENER. Maseru, April 17. Colonel Dalgely's casualties since he has been besieged at Wepener have been 20 killed and 100 wounded. The Boer losses are reported to have been considerably heavier. After the night attack on April 12 the dead were left on the field where they still lie unburied. There is a conflict of opinion among the leaders. Some want to attack again, while others re fuse to do so. Desultory cannon tiring and "sniping" continues. The Caledon is rising, which alarms the Boers, who are now on both sides of the river, and might be cut off if the stream were to become flooded. Five Boer guns are believed to be dis abled. BOERS AT ORANGE RIVER. Hersehel, Cape Colony, April 18. Boer patrols have reappeared along the Or ange river and at the drifts. COMMISSIONS FOR CANADIANS. Ottawa, Ont., April 18. The Imperial government has decided to give 24 out of the 44 commissions to be granted to Canadians in the regular army to offi cers and non-commissioned officers serving in South Africa. Six commis sions will be given to Canadian gentle men and this with the 14 which have gone to the royal military college. Kingston, will makS 44 in all. Lord Roberts will send the names of 24 of those in South Africa whom he recom mends as candidates for commissions- LONG UNOPPOSED. Nominated For Congress by Seventh District Republicans. Hutchinson, Kan., April 18. Chester I Long, of Medicine Lodge, was today unanimously renominated by the Re publican convention of the Seventh congressional district. The delegates to the national convention are Judge T. B. Wall of Wichita, and H. F. Milliken, of Santa Fe: alternates. William Dixon, of Stafford and Dr. Sabine of Garden City. Presidential elector, J. Q. Thompson. The delegation was instructed for Jlc Kinley. HEIR TO A FORTUNE. City Editor of Globe-Democrat in Luck. St. Louis, April 18. The Post-Dispatch today says: Harry B. Wandell. city editor of the Globe-Democrat, and his sister, Mrs. Adam Wiest. learned today through a dispatch from Albany, N. T., that they were heirs to a fortune, estimated at nO.rtOO.OOO to $20.00,!JO left by Rousler Wandell, a hermit of that city. Mr .Wandell and Mr. Adam Weist will institute an inquiry as to their share in this vast estate, a large por tion of which is understood to lie in the Canary islands. Mrs. Wiest, who would be entitled to an equal share with Mr. Wandell, is th wife of Adam Wiest, a director in the Cotton Exchange and buyer for Patton, Bell Co.. of St. Louis. There is a curiously romantic story back of the claims of two hundred per sons to the estate, which the news by wire from Albany states has only re cently been brought to light. Wandell, the testator, died in obsurity, 15 years ago at Albany. He is described as hav ing been a recluse, about whose life and business habits little was ever known, His housekeeper and five servants are said to have been the only persons who attended his funeral. ABE UNIXSTRUCTED. Vermont Republican Delegates to National Convention. Burlington, Vt., April IS. The Re publican state convention for the selec tion of four delegates and four alter nates to the national Republican con vention in Philadelphia next June was held here today and resulted in the choice of General J. G. McCollough, of Bennington; Lieutenant Governor Henry C. Bates, of St. Johnsbury; Edward Walls, of Burlington, and Lamont M. Read, of Bellows Falls, as delegates. The delegation was not instructed. The resolutions reaffirm allegiance to "all the great historic principles for which our party has stood from its foundation as tha consistent advocate and champion;" 'express belief in the policy of protection, with such recipro cal trade relations with friendly nations as seem wise; favor the "upbuilding and protection of the American mer chant marine, an adequate and con stantly improving system of coast and harbor defenses, a firm, vigorous and dignified foreign policy, the reasonable regulation and restriction of immigra tion, and a just and liberal admimstra Uon of the pension law." The continual improvement and enlargement of the navy, an isthmian canal under Ameri can control and a cable across the Pa cific. The financial plank pronounces "strongly and heartily in favor ot the maintenance of the single gold stan dard. Concerning the recently acquired isl ands, the platform says; "We believe that this country should manfully accept and shoulder the in creased duties and responsibilities that have come to it during the present ad ministration, through the wish and free choice of the people concerned in the accession of the Hawaiian islands through the fortunes of war and as the glorious fruit of the heroic achieve ments of American sailors and soldiers in the island possession brought to us by the terms of our treaty with Spain. So long as any of the inhabitants of any of these islands continue in acts of insurrection against the authority of the United States it is the duty of gov ernment to queil such insurrection, and to establish there transqiullity and or der." The resolution concluded by endorsing "the wise, able and patriotic adminis tration ot our great president. SIX MONTHS MORE To Be Allowed Spaniards in Philip pines to Become Citizens. Washington, April IS. The senate committee on foreign relations today agreed to a favorable report on the con vention between the United States and Spain extending for six months the time in which Spanish residents of the Phil ippine islands can elect whether thev will remain citizens of Spain or become citizens ot the Philippines. CLASH OF ARuS, Shall Morton Alhaugh Be Re tained a Serious Question. GoTernor Stanley Wants Him at Head of State Committee. HUDSON SAYS "NO He is Ably Seconded by Other Burton Workers. May Develop a Serious Division of the Forces. The Burton forces. Governor Stanley, Gen. J. K. Hudson and their respective followers are likely to clash over the selection of a chairman of the Republi can state committee at the state con vention in Topeka in May. J. K. Hudson and his follow-ers are demanding a new deal from the top to the bottom of the committee and are confident that they have the force nec essary to accomplish it. The Burton forces are practically in line with Gen. Hudson on this proposi tion although they are very anxious to avoid becoming involved in a contro versy on this subject. It is understood that Governor Stan ley wants Mr. Albaugh retained as chairman, something which Gen. Hud son insists, editorially, would only tend to drag the party down to defeat. Mr. Hudson charges that Albaugh and Frank Brown are the tools of Leland and that they with Mr. Leland must be dethroned to save the Republican party rrom aeteat. There is an element of the member ship in the party which is making strenuous efforts to keep the fight for senator out of the campaign at this time. There is another element which insists that the politicians take their fight3 out of the way until the state ticket and the legislature are secured. Ihese features are but side lights of the contest for senator and chairman. In seeking the retention of Chairman Albaugh, Governor Stanley is but re paying Albaugh for services rendered in the last campaign. At the same time, the official organ of the party and the administration of which the governor the head has announced that Al baugh must go. This announcement comes from G-en. Hudson's editorial col umns and from his utterances in public and private. The Republicans fear that the gover nor's effort to smooth out the complica tions wnicn now exist may bring down upon his devoted head the opposition of the principal Republican organ in the state, which they fear might produce a split in the party that would result in defeat at the November election. borne of the "politicians who are on in timate terras with the governor are counselling him to be careful in his attitude on the question of a chairman for the state committee this year. How ever, the governor believes that the dis puted points may be adjusted and that in the desire for harmony will be found the solution of the problem by which the party is confronted. Gen. Hudson insists that Albaugh be ousted not only because he is a Leland man but because he is for Baker for senator. The Baker forces have dis carded their timidity for a length of time sufficient to inquire what good would be accomplished by putting Al baugh out and in his place establish a representative of the other faction of the party which oniy covets the posi tions which dominate the management of the party's affairs. Cyrus Leland, Brown, and a long list of men who are in what might be des- nateti as Aibaugh's crowd' of fel lows were for Major Hood for governor. Atbaugn cast loose from this crowd and lined up with the Stanley forces in the Seventh district when the chances for Stanley's nomination were exceedingly sum. AiDaugn cna Stanley much ser vice prior to the state convention. This service was continued after Stanley was nominated. Albaugh has since been very close to the head of the adminis tration and the governor would like to see him retained as chairman. The chances are against him now, but the governor, it is said, is making a vigor ous effort to "iron out" the existing dif ficulties and thereby pave the way to Albaugh's reelection which the gover nor very mucn desires. THOMPSON AND MILLER. Nemaha Democrats Endorse Them For Solicitor and Congress. The Nemaha county Democratic con vention instructed for E. L. Miller, of Seneca, for congress, and for W. H. Thompson for solicitor of the court of vis itation. Mr. xnompson is cierK ot tne cojrt nf anneals at lopeka. DUt claims Seneca as his home. The convention also endorsee: V. V Letson for delegate to the national con vention. The resolutions adopted by the conven tion endorse Bryan and silver and declare against imperialism and trusts. SLTJSS FOR SENATOR. It is Believed Marsh Iilurdock Favors Him For Baker's Place. The Wichita Eagle devotes nearly a column of double-leaded editorial to the nomination ot a soutnweste.r.a i.ant?.s man for United States senator ta the event a dark horse is to capture the honor. The editorial Is all right, probably in its purpose, but the name of the man whom Mr. AiuraocK proposes ior tms nonor is omitted. A head line says something about 1. J. Uncle Sam There goes Sluss but the editorial proper does not mention his name, so the reader must guess at the purpose of the discussion. However, the probabilities are that the man whom the Eagle suggests is really Judge Sluss, but the announcement is ex ceedingly indefinite. Elk Gives Breidenthal Three. Elk county Populists held a convention Tuesday and selected delegates to the state convention at Fort Scott. The dele gation is uninstructed, but three of the four men chosen express themselves for Breidenthal. One is non-committal. Thus does Mr. Breidenthal capture another of George M. Hunger's closest neighbors. VINCENT GETS MARSHALL. Populist Conventionlnstructs For Clay Center 3fian For Congress. The Marshall county Populist conven tion vesterdav instructed the delegates to the Fifth congressional district conven tion for W. D. Vincent for congress. This convention adopted a resolution commending the fusion deal made in To peka by the Democratic and Populist state committees. Delegates to the var ious state conventions were also chosen by the convention TURKEY MUST PAY. Matter of American Claims Has Reached Critical Stage. Washington. April 18. There Is no longer any question that the diplomatic relations between the United States and Turkey are in a critical state.grow ing out of the sultan's bad faith. He promised to pay the indemnity claims of the American missionaries for the destruction of eight buildings of the Euphrates colleges at Harpoot and sev eral buildings belonging to the Ameri can missionaries at Maras during the Armenian massacres of 1S35. Mr.Straus, the United States'minister to Turfcey is at present in the United States on leave of absence. As has already been an nounced he presented his resignation, but the president, regarding the ser vices of Mr. Straus as indispensible, definitely extended his leave, subject to the call of the secretary of state when ever circumstances may necessitate his return. Diplomacy appears to have exhausted itself at Constantinople, the sultan hav ing promised to pay the indemnity claims, amounting to some $90,000,which promise was again renewed prior to Mr. Straus' departure and although 10 months have elapsed since the promise was first made, that promise still re mains unfilled. What action the gov ernment w-ill now take to enforce the sultan's promise is not definitely known, but as the situation is critical, it may result in Secretary Hay sending the Turkish minister at Washington his passports. The question involved be tween the two countries is no longer one resting upon disputed points of in ternational law but on the sultan's bro ken faith. This is not his only promise, he having stated, fetrar minister that he would give his permit for the recon struction of the American college and school buildings, which up to the pres ent, upon one excuse and another, has been withheld. When Dr. Angell resigned in 1S98 the relations between the two countries were critical by reason of the inaction of the Turkish government and its re fusal to entertain the indemnity claims. Mr. Straus, by reason of his successful previous mission and his past experi ence, was summoned by the president to take up the mission as best qualified to adjust the pending question in a manner satisfactory to both countries. Shortly after his arrival at Constanti nople in September, 1898, several mat ters yielded to negotiation. He then addressed himself to the main questions the compensation for missionary build ings destroyed and the property looted and the permit for their rebuilding. The Turkish government, shortly before the departure of Dr. Angell sent a reply de nying all liability for the buildings and property destroyed. A similar reply was sent to the am bassadors of England, France and It aly, having like claims. Mr. Straus took up the question anew, basing his argument upon the well recognized principles of international law with the result that at an audience with the sul tan on the 10th of December, 1S98, the sultan promised to pay the claims. The claims were examined with great care and scrutiny based upon the principles of indemnity tor tne actual value of the property destroyed. The sultan also sta ted that he would give permission for the reconstruction of the destroyed buildings. Neither of these promises has been kept. During the continuation of Minister Straus' leave of absence.the legation is in 'charge of Captain Lloyd C. Griscom, secretary of legation, who is fully conversant with the business. BRYAN ENDORSED. Iowa Populists Favor Him For Presi dency. Des Moines, April 18. The People's party state convention held here today adopted a long platform which nowhere contains the word silver or refers to the lti to 1 ratio The declarations of the national platforms four and eight years ago are declared reaffirmed, im perialism is denounced, the Porto Rican policy is declared a "betrayal of the people of that island," the initiative and referendum is demanded, with popular election of senators, the recent finarcial legislation is denounced and Bryan is enthusiastically endorsed for president. E. H. Gillette, of Des Moines, was tem porary and permanent chairman. Eighteen delegates to the Sioux Falls convention and an equal number of alternates were elected. J. B. Wre?.ver will head the delegation. that pesky flea again. WIDEAPART. Fusion Deal in Seventh District Falls Through. Populists Name I. P. Campbell, Democrats Claude Duval. CAMPBELL MAT QUIT. Committee Given Authority to Withdraw His Name. Democrats Prevent Their Can didate From Quitting. While Populist county conventions throughout the state are instructing their delegations to the state conven tion to stand by the fusion deal made by the state committees representing the Democrats and Populists, the Dem ocrats are going ahead and nominating their own candidates for Congress and making the plans which will destroy, ultimately, all hope of success fof the fusion tickets. The Great Bend convention of Popu lists and Democrats named two candi dates for congress, making a three corner fight in the Seventh district, un less the Populists withdraw the name of their nominee, I. P. Campbell of Wich ita. Claude Duval of Hutchinson was named by the Democratic convention. To prevent the withdrawal of the Demo cratic candidate by the central commit tee the convention of Democrats adopted a resolution depriving them of that power. On the other hand the Populist convention gave the committee repre senting that party the power to with draw Air. Campbell's name, so if the race is made a square fight between the fusionists and Chester Long, the Popu lists will be compelled to take the Dem ocratic medicine. Strenuous efforts were made to reach a fusion deal but W. L. Brown, the leading Populist candidate who sought the fusion arrangement, was turned down and I. P. Campbell of Wichita named. The convention labored until late last night trying to reach an agreement but adjournment was finally reached with Duval and Campbell, the nominees of the respective conventions. When Duval was nominated he said in addressing the convention: "Had the system upon which our gov ernment was founded majority rule been carried out today, I would have been the fusion nominee. We treated the Populists fairly, but, in return, were snubbed and run over. Has their con duct today shownthat theyfavorfusion? I say no. As your candidate, I shall go forth and make an active and energetic campaign. I want to serve notice here that the Democrats at Fort Scott .will probably map out a course to upbuild. Demcoracy in .Kansas, ana i snail assist them in doing so and then work under their direction during the campaign. The time has come when Democracy must be given a respectful hearing." This threat set the convention wild Just then a committee from the Popu list convention reported that Campbell had been nominated and asked that the Democratic convention give its commit tee plenary power to meet the Populist central committee later to adjust the trouble. This enraged Bucher, of Har vev. "The central committee has no Dower to nominate a candidate," said he. "It is the duty of this convention to do it. We have named our man; now let Populists take their medicine. Who is I. P. Campbell, anyhow? It is time for us to teach the Populists that they haven't got half as many votes in the Seventh as they think they have. The Democrats have been insulted enough. It's time to make a charge. The Demo crats must have the congressman this year." A committee was then sent to the Populists, notifying them that the Dem ocrats had nominated Claude Duval for congress. In the meantime, the Populists showed signs of weakening by appoint ing a conference committee. The Demo crats followed suit. A stormy scene was witnessed in the Democratic con vention when Amos McCIain, of Sedg wick, offered a motion limiting speeches to five minutes. Bucher flayed McCIain alive. He said that Wichita dudes and saloonkeepers who had never earned an honest dollar in their lives, were trying to force an objectionable candi date upon the honest old farmers of the convention. They hadn't succeeded so far, and were now working to shut off speeches. "We propose to talk just as long as we please, and the Wichita heelers can not prevent it," he shouted. An effort to adjust the differences fail ed and the conventions ended. PESTANA BY ACCLAMATION. Opposition to Russell County Candi date Melts Away. Ellsworth, April 18. It took twenty minutes for the delegates to the Re publican senatorial convention to com plete their work and nominate Harry L. Pestana, of Russell county, for their standard bearer, his nomination being made by acclamation. Only Ellsworth and Russell counties had full delega tions. Only four of Lincoln county's eight delegates were present, while Osborne county's thirteen were repre sented by one, R. H. Bell, who almost missed connections because of swollen creeks. Capt. R. H. Bell, of Osborne county, was selected chairman, and M. K. Brundage, of Russell county, secretary. The resolutions were short, as fol lows 1. We heartily endorse and approve the administration of President Mc Kinley. 2. We cordially endorse the wise and business-like administration of W. E. Stanley, governor of the state of Kan sas. S. We are in favor of such measures, both national and state, as will tend to control and regulate corporations which stifle competition, and recommend that such laws be enacted as will promote this object. The new s?natonal committee was selected, as follows: Ellsworth county, C. J. Evans; Lincoln county. John Don ley; Osborne county, Wm. Wales; Rus sell county. Chas. E. Hall. Before the convention got dowr. to business the mayor of Ellsworth, Dr. H. Z. Hissen, made some happy re marks of welcome, and when he turned the keys of the city over to the dele gates, the delegates and visitors voted him the handsomest and best good natured official they had ever seen. The Ellsworth band was out in full uniform, and headed by E. WT. Welling ton and C. J. Evans, marched the dele gates to the court house. After the harmonious nomination of Harry Pestana for senator ot the Thirty-fourth district, that gentleman was called for a talk, and made some enthusiastic remarks, which were loudly cheered. Ex-State Treasurer O. I Athertor., of Russell county, was present. His name has been mentioned for the legislature from his county. The disagreeable weather kept many politicians away from Ellsworth. The senatorial fight between Baker and Burton wasn't mentioned. LONDON GETS A SHOCK News of Farl Russell's Marriage Cabled From Reno, Xev. London, April 18. The cabled an nouncement in the marriage columns of the Times this morning of the wed ding of Earl Russell to Mollie Cool:,, at Reno, Nev., April 15, has created a sen sation here, as it appears that Karl Russell, according to the English law, is still legally married to the that Countess Russell, who is now perform- ig at the Tivoli music hall. The Star thinks the announcement which also appeared in this morning's Standard may be a hoax, for it says by marrying another woman the head of the noble house would render him self liable to imprisonment for bigamy on his return to England. The marital trouble of the Russels commenced in the courts in 1S91, when the countess, who is a daughter of the well known Lady Scott, applied for a separation from her husband on the ground of cruelty, which was refused. Four years later, the same petition resulted in the defendant nobleman being granted a judicial separation. But further litiga tion and cross petitions followed. The litigation was ended by the court of appeals refusing relief to both parties, so they are still legally married. The Westminster Gazette suggests Earl Russell may have secretly secured an American divorce, but it is pointed out that this would not save him from the penalties of the English courts When Countess Russell was interviewed this afternoon on the subject she was almost prostrated, and is arranging to postpone her stage appearance this evening. She Was accompanied by her mother. All the countess knew of tne affair was the announcement in the papers. She said: "When I saw the news the blow was terrible. It seems such a dreadful ad dition to all my troubles. It is terrible if it is true that a man can go to an other country and get married after the courts of this country have decided against him. It is quite untrue to say Earl Russell obtained a legal separa tion. When the house of lords heard the case it was decided against him Lady Scott said she and her daughter knew the earl had been in America about a year, but they had heard noth ing from him. She added: "Lady Russell has placed the matter in the hands of her solicitor, and is not at all inclined to resign herself to the acceptance of her husband's family motto, which is, 'What will be, wil be.' MADE A DEWEY SPEECH Carl Brown Astonishes Middle of the Roaders. Kansas City, Mo.. April 18. Carl Brown, of Coxey army fame was invi ted to address the morning session of the mass convention of Missouri middle of the road Populists today, and crea ted consternation among the adherents of Wharton Barker, of Pennsylvania, when he strongly advocated Admiral Dewey as head of the Populist national ticket. VBarker," declared Brown, in his characteristic manner, "is up against the iron wall of conditions, and defeat for him is inevitable. The head of the ticket should be the popular idol of the people, Admiral George Dewey, with Wharton Baker or Ignatius Donnelly for vice president." There was a show of stopping the speaker as he uttered these remarks, but Brown was permitted to continue. "With such a ticket, "declared he, "we will stand some show of knocking out both the ticket dominated by the money power and headed by President McKin- ey, and that headed by William J. Bryan." Silence marked the close of his ad dress. There were about one hundred Pop ulists at the first session. After decid ing to select 25 delegates to the Cincin nati convention to be named later and disposing of some minor business, a re cess till atternoon was taken. UNDER WATER, Damage to Southern Crops Greater Than First Estimates. Jackson, Miss., April 18. Dispatches from several sections of this state indi cate that the three days' flood lias caused damage greatly in excess of the first estimates, especially to growing crops. Many truck plantations are still under water, and will be almost com pletely destroyed unless the waters soon recede. The Illinois Central is again tied up by a freight train which tumbled off the track just blow this city today, and the Alabama and Vicks burg railroad is still tied up at Bank ers creek and Pearl river. The Natchez divisien of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road will not be able to resume regular traffic for several days on ac count of the missing bridges. Tempo rary repairs are being made rapidly as possible. BREWERY LOCK OUT. Every Union Man to Be Discharged Unless They Arbitrate. Chicago, April IS. Unless the officials of the brewery workers' union accede to the demand of the Chicago and Mil waukee breweis' association to send a delegation to their headquarters by o'clock this afternoon, prepared to ar bitrate the differences between the strikers and the Best Brewing company of this city, every brewery workman belonging to the union in Chicago will be discharged. This statement was given out today by the officials of the brewers' associa tion. The lockout will affect ever TOO men. The strike at the Best Brew ing company resulted from the refusal of the men to work overtime in loading cars, although at increased wages. Only ten men were affected. Labor leaders so far have refused to arbi trate the matter. 'Weather Indications. Chicago. April 18. For Kansas: Fair tonight with warmer in north and west portions; Thursday partly cloudy southwest winds. BRAND NEW TRUST "Knights of the Soil" Name of Organization. Designed to Take Place of Ex tinct Farmers' Alliance. IS A BUSINESS UNION. Farmers to Be Assisted in Hold ing Crops. Kansas Branch Organized Last Night at Abilene. 'A new farmers' trust has been starr ed. The initial movement in its organi zation was made last night out at Abilene, and Dickinson county is to be thoroughly organized at once. This new trust is on the lodge plan. and is called the Knights of the Soil. Its officials are not starting it off with a blare of trumpets, but rather are making what would be called in poli tics "a still hunt." The organization resembles in many ways the old Farm ers' Alliance, except that instead of dealing with politics it is organized for the purpose mainly of assisting the farmers to hold their grain and other products until the price is high enough to suit hem. The man who is starting this trust In Kansas is B. H. Barnes, formerly a traveling man of Des Moines, Iowa, but he has recently given up his other busi ness and is giving his whole time to the organization of this farmers' trust. The idea was first started in Polk county, Iowa, about a month ago, and there are now pending about 1.200 applications far membership in the organization, and the idea is now beginning to spread into Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas. Mr. Barnes was in Topeka yesterday on his way to Abilene, and while here he told a little of his new trust. "The idea was suggested." he said, "by the almost endlt ss combinations of other interests. Nearly everybody has wondered why the farmers do not or ganize as others do. A month or so ago I was up in Minnesota and got to talk ing with a friend of mine on this sub ject. He made a few suggestions as to how such a combination could be start ed, and I made a few, and I made up my mind that when I got back home I would try it on the farmers there. "When I got the thing started it took so with the farmers that I gave up my other business and started in for this. Up in Iowa we send postal cards out to a number of farmers in a com munity, asktnr them to meet us on important" brrsinesg. When they come 'together -r our literature before them and explain' the idea, and they toave never failed to become members. "The chief idea of the organization is to give the farmers a chance to hold their crops without paying interest. When a member needs a little money to tide him over for a time he makes his application to his local lodge, and if it is a growing crop that he has as security, a committee of three members examine it end make a report to the lodge. The lodge lets him have the money or as much of it as is safe on the crop, and he pays no interest. How ever, when he sells the stuff he pays into the treasury of his lodge five per cent, of what he made by holding it. It costs him nothing to hold his grain, and if a concerted movement of this kind is made there will be no great rush of grain to market, causing prices to drop. If wheat is worth AO cents when he gets his loan and it advances to 60 cents while he is holding it, be pays to the lodge five per cent, of the profits he has made by holding it. This fund is then used to loan to others in like circumstances. One good thing about this organiza tion is that whenever we get one mem ber he always works hard to get in all his farmer neighbors, because the more complete the organization among the farmers the better they will be able to control prices." Mr. Barnes will spend ten days organ izing tne larmers oi uicKinson county, and will then go to Decatur county to start the Knights of the Soil in the Sixth congressional district. It is pos sible that this organization may "take" as did the Farmers' Alliance. Its sec ondary objects are much like those of the Alliance, in that it aims to improve the farmer's social condition, and fur nish him information relative to the world's visible supply of grain, the con dition of crops in various sections, and other information of like character. similar to that furnished by the United States department of agriculture. SEEKING TROUBLE. The Sultan is Stacking Up Large Amount of Worry. Constantinople, April IS. The porte today replied to the third of the collec tive notes of the powers on the subject of an increase of three per cent in duty. The note announces the intention of the government to adhere to the plan of in creasing the duties on account of the bad condition of Turkish finances. The ambassadors have decided to ad dress another note to the porte again stating the objections to such an in crease without a previous understand ing with the powers. The tenacity of the porte threatens to have serious results. WILL HASTEN FIGHTS. Decision of Gotham Police Commis sioners "Worries Pugilists. New York, April 18. The decision of the police commissioners to stop prize fighting after May 1 will probably have the effect of crowding all fights intt the next dozen days. MoGovern and Tommy W'arren, the former feather weight champion, who has been in re tirement for several years, will tight twenty-five rounds at the Broadway Athletic club on Friday night. Bob Fitzsimmons. Ed Dunkhorst and the Hercules Athletic club will post $500 each this week to guarantee the match between the first mentiored two, which will be decided at the Her cules club house, April 30. Dal Hawkins, the California light weight, and Jack Daly, of Wilmington. Del., will fight at the Hercules AthletiO club next Monday nislil.

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1900 SP0PJINGJ1EVS. JSIcGovern and White Fight to. the Limit. The Battle Fast and Furious For Six Hounds. WHITE A SURPRISE. Terry Made Desperate Efforts to Get a Knockout. Had All the Best of It Saye in Sixth Bound. Chicago, April IS. In McGovern White tight no decision, as per agree ment, both being on their feet at the end of the sixth round. Bound 1 Both sparred cautiously for a few seconds. White was the first to lead, putting a left jab on Terry's Jaw. JlcGovern rushed, landing a storm of blows on White's body, forcing him to the ropes. McGovern then fell short with left swings. White countered lit-htlv with left to face. McGovern rushed, landing left on body and right on head. White keeping away. McGov ern kept after his man and swinging left to head and right to body. AVhite tut in a stilt left on Terry a moutn. White was very cool and confident. On the next rush McGovern knocked Tom my to the tioor with a left on the head. White took the limit and came up utrong, and as Terry rushed, placed a HtitT left in the face. McGovern swung left and right and missed both, failing to the floor from force of his blows. He Kit up Immediately and rushing wrest led White to the floor. Tommy got up at once and landed a right on Terry's par just as the gong sounded. McGovern dropped White with a left hook to the chin. Hound 2 White landed two lefts to the face. McGovern then rushed White pounding him badly with right and left and forcing him to a clinch. When they broke McGovern landed a right on ribs and followed with another to the pit of the stomach. White did not flinch, but as Terry came at him sent a stiff left to stomach and swung a hard right to Jaw, staggering White. White Jabbed his left to face. McGovern came back with a left hook to the body. White Jabbed his left twice to the face. Mc- ;overn then rushed swinging right and left to the face and followed with two Wts to the chin, putting Tommy to the bad again. McGovern then rushed White around the ring, but was unable to reach him with effect. Tommy jab bed his left three times to the face without return. White went to his cor ner. Just before gong sounded Terry rwung a hard right on White's eye, cut ting it slightly. Kotmd 3 White landed left In face and then sent it to jaw. McGovern landed left and right to neck and eye, opening the cut. White jabbed left to lace and right on head and then upper cut with right, and in the clinch put his riht hard to the ribs when they broke away. White put in a hard left on nose and ducked a right swing. McGovern rushed and put a left swing on White's jaw, then missed left and right swings. McGovern put a right to body and left to face with apparent effect. McGovern swung right to ribs. Then with anoth er right to stomach he sent Tommy to the floor, White taking a five count. Tommy went to his corner bleeding badly from his eye. .Round 4 McGovern came up full of business and rushed, but received four bard lefts on the face. McGovern swung a hard left to White's bad eye and a stiff right on ribs, following it with two lefts on jaw, forcing White on ropes. McGovern swung left and, right, but missed both and fell to the floor. Get ting up lie put in a hard right in ribs, then rushing Tommy in a neutral cor ner almost forced him to the floor with a perfect shower of blows. Tommy final ly fought himself free and put stiff left to face as McGovern followed him. White landed left hook to face and right to Jaw and followed it with two left Jab3 to Terry's mouth. Round 5 Terry went at his man like a whirlwind and staggered White with left and right swings to head. White poked his iong left to chin and put a hard right on mouth. Again he jab bed his left to face. McGovern swinging a hard right to ribs. White jabbed his left to face, McGovern then rushed and swung a hard right to Tommy's nose. bringing blood and brought it down to the ribs. McGovern hooked his left to Jaw and put a hard right to ribs and another left to jaw. White jabbed his lert to the face and McGovern hooked liis left to the ear and right to the ribs, then stabbed Tommy's sore eye twice. Tommy was bleeding as the bell rang and hts seconds gave him whisky. Round 6 McGovern started at his man at once and put his left to Jaw and right to ribs, hammer and tongs fighting following. McGovern followed White all around the ring, but fighting wildly and missing most of his blows. Tommy finally stood and put a hard left on Mc- Govern's Jaw. sending him back as he came in. McGovern put a hard left on Tommy's mouth and a hard right upper- cut on law wnirn straightened him up. Again he rushed, but received the same dose. He tried it again, but got another up perVut and the crowd cheered wildly as Tommy stabbed the Brooklyn boy three times with his left in the face. Mc Govern fought wildly trying for aknock- out. Tommy danced out of the way and LAME BACH, ACHING JOINTS, LOSS Of APPETITE, II mean EKEIMATISH. Why suffer when there is an abso lutely reliable remedy for this painful disease? People whose occupation exposes them to cold and wet think there is no help for them, and go on Buffering for years with inflamed joints, aching back and soreness all over the body. ivermd is a sure cure. A few bottles will rid your system entirely of the poison which causes these tormenting pains. One bottle will relieve you, so you will be convinced of its value. All druggists have it. The cost is small and there is no doctor's bill to pay. This simple and safe medicine does the work. Prepared only by lit Gr. i. 0. Mcleai Metfictoe Co, St LmIs, Mo. lift I 11 I J sent Terry's head back with a stiff left and uppercut with his right, W nite then jabbed five straight lefts to the mouth as Terry followed him around the ring-, each time Clocking Terry s wild swings. They were clinched on the ropes as the bell rang. MYSTERIOUS BILLY DEFEATED Matty Matthews Whips the Noted Welter Weight Champion in 19th Bound. New Tork, April 18. At the Broad way Athletic club last night the welter weight championship of the world changed hands from Mysterious Billy Smith to Matty Matthews of New Tork. The New Tork man solved the hitherto unsolvable mystery with a right hand punch on the jaw In the nineteenth round, sending Smith to the land of dreams. Matthews won from the first sound of the gong. He outpointed and outgeneraled his opponent and although his blows were not so hard as those of Smith, they were cleaner and always went to the mark. The fight was fast all the way and was witnessed by fully 4,000 spectators, who cheered Matthews wildly at the finish. Before the tight the betting was lively. Smith being the favorite at 100 to 60. In the first round Matthews was forc ed to the floor with a right on the kid neys and later went down from a clinch in his own corner. Matthews kept lead ing his left to the face, but Billy's kid ney blows had his body almost raw at the close of the fifth round. Smith kept forcing, but Matthews met him with stiff facers every time. Smith was re peatedly cautioned for unfair fighting. When they came out for the ninth Mat thews swung his right to the Jaw and followed with two more of the same and Billy began to look serious. In the eleventh Matthews rushed and three times landed his right on the jaw and both fell to the floor in a clinch. Mat thews' work had the crowd on its feet cheering when the bell rang. Matty was after him fast in the twelfth and time and again swung his right to the face and jaw. Smith was bleeding from the mouth, but fought back like a fiend and drove some terrible rights to Matthews body. Left jabs started Smith's nose bleeding in the thirteenth and worried him considerably. Both landed heavily with rights on the head in the fourteenth and Billy's left eye was cut and bleeding from Mat ty's jabs. Billy cut out the work in the fifteenth, and pounded Matty hard about the body. A left swing on the jaw and a shove forced Matthews to the floor but ho was right up and fin ished strong. Matthews showed the effects of Bil ly's body punches in the sixteenth. He was much slower and did not seem so willing to mix it ur. Thev went throuch he 17th and 18th with little done. Smith having a trifle the better of it. Smith was the aggressor in the nineteenth and t close quarters beat Matthews hard about the body. In the clinch he threw Matty to the floor. He was up immedi- tely and Smith apologized and shook hands. Matty then swung his right to ne jaw. bmith was un and clinched Matty threw him off and twice more anded the same punch, the last one ropping Smith clean. He was unable to rise to the count and had to be car riea to ms corner. Time of round 28 seconds. BASEBALL TOMORROW. National and American League Teams to Open the Season. Kansas City, April 18. Tomorrow af ternoon at thirty minutes past three o'clock the umpire will call, Play ball," and the American League season of 1900 in Kansas City will be on. On the same afternoon in all cities of the American and National League cir cuits except in American association in Chicago where opening game has been postponed until Saturday, will occur the same event. In many there will be speeches preceding the game and in many the mayor will pitch the first ball, but in Kansas City, outside of the usual short parade there will be no cer emony. The Blues will open the season with the Minneapolis club. W hue the Millers show up well as a hitting team they are certainly weak in the box. They have lost their star twirlers of last year and to renlace them have a batch of uncertainties. Wilmot expects "Red" Ehret and Hast ings to do the best work. Ehret has done good work in his time but noth ing is certain, least of all star work from a "has-been." Charlie Hastings was once capable of good pitching, but his showing last year was not such as to cause the fans to have much confi dence in his powers. Outside of these uncertain qualities the Millers have Harley Parker, whose work last year was poor; Thielman, an amateur, and McCann, a Canadian League player. Wilmot undoubtedly has great faith in the hitting abilities of his men or he would never been content to begin the championship race with such a collec tion of "has-beens" and "never-wases." Behind the bat he has Gunn. Fisher. Dixon and Burrel. PLAYED WITH EL. U. Kansas City Blues Defeat Lawrence Ball Players 10 to 3. Lawrence, April 18. Manning's Kan sas City Blues had easy work with the Kansas University team on McCook held Tuesday, winning their return game 10 to 3. Threatening weath kept the attendance down, but the faithful fans who were out saw a good game. The Blues seemed to get tired of running around the muddy diamond in the last half and confined their efforts to keeping the Kansans from scoring. The game was a gratifjing one to the K. U. men, as it only showed weak points which could be remedied by practice. The fielding was especially poor. Tucker being the only man in the outer garden who could freeze a fly. Alphln pitched the first three innir.gs xnen Morgan, tne ivansans new twirler, took the box. The Blues found his curves frequently, but they could not place them. Parent did the btst stick work, knocking out one- two bagger and a single. Good stick work was a feature of the game on both sides, but John Ganzel was the hero of the day In that line. He smashed the horsehide past right field and over the fence into the go f field, scoring himself and bringing in Green. Farrell and Wagner were the other stars with the bat, the former cracking out one double and three singles and' the latter three singles. Schaefer also showed up well at the bat, and In the field was a terror at knocking down base hits. CHICAGOANS PLAY POOL. No Practice at Louisville Weeding Out the Team. Louisville, Ky., April 18. Billiards and pool, not baseball, engaged the at tention of the Chicago ball players to day, as a rainstorm rendered practice impossible. The hard task which con fronted Manager Loftus when he took hold of the team in March is fast tak ing care of itself. Of the 28 men under contract March 15 Quinn and Magoon were released to Indianapolis and Con ner to Providence. Two pitchers and an outfielder are to be given the Cleveland American League club. and if New York or Philadelphia buys Wolverton or Bradley there will be but 21 players left. Iftus says he will carry 19 or 20 men throughout the season, so he has one or two more to place elsewhere. THE PHI LADELPHIA TROUBLE Delehanty and La Joie Refused to Play Against Montreal. Philadelphia, Pa., April 18. The crisis In the difficulty between the Philadel phia club and some of its players was reached Monday, when Delehanty and Lajoie refused to play in the afternoon's game against Montreal. Following the refusal of the men to go on the fi -Id when the game began, Manager Shett- snne said: "I offered Delehantv a contract for $2,400 and another one for $600 as cap tain or tne team. Delehanty objected to the extra on the ground that he wanted $.'S,000 for the season, and that if he was displaced as captain at any time he would receive only a part of the additional $600. I spoke to Colonel Rogers and he told me to go ahead and do as I saw fit. Then I told Dele hanty I would guarantee that he would receive the entire sum of $3,000 for the season of 1900. He refusad on the ground that I might not be manager all season, and I then offered to make the additional contract read that he should receive the extra $600 no matter in how many games he acted as captain. This did not suit, either, for Delehanty then wanted his player's contract to read $3,C00, which could not be done, as the National League's limit is $2,400." Concerning Lajoie, Mr. Shettsline said the club had offered the second base man $2,400, the same as he received in 1899, but that Larry refused to sign unless he received $3,000. Delehanty, in discussing his side of the case, said: "I object to signing anything but a straight National League contract. I don't want any added clauses, such as in the 1900 contract. As to the matter of salary, the Philadelphia club knows what I wan. I'm so disgusted that if I could gf i gmjd paying position in any other 1 usiness I'd quit ball playing altogether, and, what's more, I'd give a guarantee never again to put on a uniform or even see another game." The Philadelphia club has signed Bert Myers to play third base. lie played with the Springfield club last year. ST. LOUIS LINE UP. How Tebeau Will Place His Men Tor the Opening Game. From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. In the event of McGraw not reaching St. Louis in time to take part in Thurs day's game the Terrors will place the following batting order against the Pi rates: Burkett, left field; Heidrick, cen ter field; Donovan, right field; Keister, second base; McGann, first base; Wal lace, short stop; Cross, 3d base; O'Con nor, catcher, and Toung, pitcher. Dil lard may break into the game later on, but for the start Tebeau will keep him on the bench. There are many persons who are in favor of taking either Mc Gann or Cross off the regular team and working Dillard. This move will not be made at the start and not all summer unless one of those players shows a big let-oown in nis all-round work. WADDELL ORLEEVER. Fittest of Pittsburg's Pitchers Will Oppose St. Louis on Opening Day. Pittsburg, Pa., April 18. The honor of pitching the first game in St. Louis has narrowed to a choice between Pro fessor Leever and George Edward Wad- dell. It is simply a case of the best- conditioned man going in. Manager Clarke will not decide until the eon: taps Thursday. Ely is back in th game, much to the delight of Manager Clarke, who says there may be better shortstops than "Bones," but they are not on the bargain counters. Racing at Frisco. San Francisco, April 18. Weather clear, track fast at Tanforan. Sum maries: First race Five-eighth mile; purse Rollick, 113, 1 to 2. won; Ada N., 100 4 to 1, second; Carilee, 100, 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:01. Second race 11-16 mile. Genua, 95, 2 to 1, won; Don Luis, 100, 10 to 1. sec ond; Beaumonde, 108, 30 to 1, third Time, 1:08V4. Third race mile, purse; maidens Edgardo, 109, 4 to 1, won; St. Ger main, 109, 4 to 1, second; Toung Morello, 112, 8 to 5, third. Time, 1:15. Fourth race One mile, selling: May dine, 103. 4 to 1. won; Tisona, 107, 10 to I, second: La Borgia, 103, 5 to 1, third. Time, 1:43. Fifth race mile, purse: Sardine, 92, 1 to 3, won; Rapido, 108. 100 to 1 second; Imp. Mistral IL 112, 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:13,. Sixth race One and one-sixteenth miles: Mary Kinsella, 103. 2 to 1, won Ace, 105, 20 to 1. second; Henry C, 108, 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:49. AMERICAN JOCKEYS WIN. Sloan, ReifFa and Skeet Martin All to the Front. London, April 18. With Rigby win ning three races out of five and secur ing second place in the fourth, at th Birmingham Easter meeting, and with L. Reiff winning three races, Sloan one race and J. Reiff capturing second place in three events and Martin landing in second place twice at the Royal vv ind sor April meeting, which opened Tu s day, the American jockeys were well accounted for. It was Sloan's first appearance at the Royal Windsor meeting. He secured such a poor mount in the Slough ban dicap that it was remarked "that th horse was not worth as much as the rider's silks," but later he managed to win the spring handicap on Yusen. Racing at Memphis. Memphis, Tenn., April 18. Results at Montgomery park: First One mile, selling: Thomas Carey won: Her Favor, second; Tommy O'Brien, third. Time, 1:45. Second Four and a half furlongs, purse: Bab won; Birdie Stone, second Lillie Pantland, third. Time, :58. Third One mile, selling: Alpaca won; Russell R.. second: Woodtrlce, third. Time, 1:46. Fourth One mile and a sixteenth Chickasaw handicap: Larkspur won The Lady, second; Molo, third. Time, 1:52. Fifth Steeplechase, about two miles Chenier won; Gammadion, second; Jim Hogg, third. No time. Sixth Six furlongs, selling: Braw Lad won; Edinborough, second; Tildy Ann, third. Time, 1:18. Ten Eyck Wants to Row VaiL Halifax, N. S., April 18 James Ten Eyck, the professional sculler and fath er of the amateur champion sculler.who is now training the naval crew at An napolis, has sent word that he will come to Halifax in May if Harry Vail, who is now training crews at Harvard, will row him here. It is likely the race will be arranged. Cooley Used Like a Slave. Cooley has been notified that he will receive his contract on Monday, and must go to either the Athletics or Jer sey City. There is tyranny for you! Philadelphia Record. The Best Prescription Eor Malaria. Chills and Fever Is a bottle of Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. No cur no pay. Price, 60c KAflSASJEWS, The Wealthiest Colored Man in the State is J. G. Groves. A Potato Kaiser at Edwards- Tille, Wyandotte County. STARTS WITH 75 CENTS Walked With Penniless Bride to Their Present Home. Now Owns 400 Acre Farm and Town Properties. Wyandotte. Anril IS. Bv raising the humble potato, J. G. Groves, of Edwards- ville, Wyandotte county, has achieved the distinction of being the wealthiest negro in Kansas, if not in the entire west. Staring with only 75 cents capital he has made over one hundred thousand dollars in eighteen years, owns city property and some of the finest farms in the state. He is a confident believer in the future of the negro and in an interesting interview Kives some sage advice to the people of his race. I do not claim in have made nnv greater progress than many other colored laimers, out I do believe that 1 com menced life under as pressing difficulties as have fallen to the lot of anv. At the age 01 zu i was obliged to start out for myself. I had absolutely no experience and there was no one to advise me as to what was the best thing for me to under take. I had but limited education and I found it very hard battling with the prej udice existing against people of my race. i leit my Home in Ureene county, Ken tucky, March 1875, with exactly $1.25 capital. I worked my way to Kansas City without being obliged to draw on that sum. It was not long before I dis covered that there was no place for me in the stores or factories of the town, and after several attempts and failures to se cure a position, sought work on a farm, having spent thirty-five cents of my dollar and twenty-five cents. "It was several weeks before I could get work on a farm and when I finallv did secure a place It was at almost starva tion wages. 40 cents per dav, and I was obliged to board myself. This was better than being forced to roam the streets and beg so I gladly accepted the offer, deter mining to work my way up to better things. By keeping my eyes open, always attending to duty and doing more, rather than less, than was required of me, I soon succeeded in having my wages raised to cents per day: this was considered a very fair rrice and I felt that I was nn the road to fortune. By staying at home evenings instead of gambling or attend ing the theater and by keeping a careful watcn over the pennies I succeeded in ac cumulating what seemed to me a small fortune by the fall of the year following my engagement. i'Ollnwing the advice of some adventur ous friends I foolishly gave up my job on the farm in the winter when business was dull and spent al mv hard-earned savings hunting something better; failing to nnd. it 1 returned to the farm in the spring, and after working a short time without being able to save anything borrowed $10 from the man with whom I boarded and once more started in search of work. 'In Kansas City I married a penniless girl and we both walked to Edwardsville, where we secured a small room, having alter paying a month s rent in advance. just id cents remaining. I arranged to raise a crop of water melons and potatoes on shares, and six acres of white, three of sweet potatoes and three acres of melons were planted. I was to receive one-third of the proceeds from the farm after all expenses wre paid. We man aged to save enough out ot tne amount realized from the crops of 18S0 and 1SS1 to rent a farm of sixty acres for a cash rental of $333 per year. After paying one third of the rent in advance, we had ex actly $40 to defray the expenses of the next crop. "In 15S2 I drew out of the firm and started for myself. Everything was car ried on by a strictly cash system. I had no one to back me for a dollar's worth. therefore I had only my hard work and determination to succeed to depend upon. The first three crops on my own farm were a succees and from the proceeds all ot our debts were paid. By JUeeemoer, ISSd, had saved in cash $2,200. This was only accomplished by the most careful saving. During these five years of hard work I did not buy myself one whole Sunday suit of clothes, and my wife went to church in the cheapest of calico gowns. "It was a pretty risky business paying out every dollar we had saved by nve years' hard work and close living, and running ourselves $1,400 in debt, but we wanted a home of our own. I felt cramp ed on rented lands and I knew that I should succeed much better when I was tilling soil which I could call my own. On December 17. 1SS6. the note for the bal ance of the cost of the farm was paid with interest, and I commenced the new vear free from all debt. "I bought all the land adjacent my farm as raoidlv as possible, as the value of real estate was increasing each year. 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If your system is run down and you feel the need of a tonic, S. S. S. will strengthen and help you as it has many others to a happy, healthy old age. S. S. S. cured Mr. H. Borden of Saumsville, Va., of a case of Eczema of thirty-five years' standing, after the best physicians in the surrounding country had failed. This was seven years ago, and there has been no return of the disease. Vt ttii 4 1n11V.4- give you any information or advice wanted, aooiL on Elooa and fakin Diseases sent S S. iS THE IDEAL TOiilG HUD DLOQD PUStiFiER FOR OLD PEOPLE Santa Fe, and Its product Is needed on account of the great development of commerce between Mexico and tne United States. Coal is abundant and miners are needed. The management of the mine will be as far as possible in the hands of the colored people. FREAK OF LIGHTNING. Imprints a Cedar Tree in Red Upon a Junction City Boy's Body. From the Junction City Union. About 7 p. m. Sunday Eddie' Bishop and Willie Peeso, while on Jefferson in the vicinity of Tenth or Eleventh, had an electric shock that stunned them for several minutes. Eddie had been out to deliver a telegraph message, and Willie accompanied him. They had two umbr'ellas. but were walking with their arms around each other when the shock came. Eddie fell on his face and Willie backwards. Their umbrellas were torn to shreds. Eddie was first to recover, and at once began to howl, which attracted as sistance. The boys were finally gotten out from under the influence of the shock late in the evening. There is an interesting phenomenon in connection with this case. Willie Peeso complained of a hurting on the side of his abdomen, ana finally upon investi gation it was found that the picture of a cedar tree stood out in bright red on the skin. Mr. Peeso went to look over the ground where the boys fell, and found the cedar tree, the likeness of which the boy carries. It will be in teresting to watch the development of this picture. LAWRENCE CAE, LINE. W. E. Winner Begins Work on Massa chusetts Street. Lawrence, Kas., April IS. Mr. W. E. Winner, the promoter of the Kar.sas City-Topeka electric line, of which the Lawrence street railway is a part, be gan work yesterday morning with a large force of men on Massachusetts street. This was done in order to ful fill his contract with the city, which compels him to begin work on the street railway line not later tnan April ia. The contract also provides that the line In the city of Lawrence shall be completed and in operation by Jun? 1, and Mr. Winner stated to the city au thorities last week that he would have cars running by that time. As soon as the street railway Is fin ished the city will commence at once the paving of several miles of the prin cipal streets with vitrified brick. The contract for the paving has been let and the brick are on the ground, so that no time will be lost after the com pletion of the electric line. GOING IN FOB. APPLES. Ex-Governor Morrill Having 12,000 Trees Planted. Leavenworth, April 18. A force of men, mostly veterans from the Soliders' Home, are at work on the farm of ex Governor E. N. Morrill, located near the Leavenworth and Wyandotte county line setting out 12,000 trees. These 12.000 trees will cover 160 acres of land, and added to that planted on the Morrill farm within the last three years w ill make an orcnard of 500 acres. It is the plan to set out 300 acres more within the next two years, 800 in all, and making one of the largest orchards in a single body In the world. The Well houses have mote than 800 acres in apple trees, but not in one orchard. HUTCHINSON GUARDS In Good Shape and Are Now Practic ing to Capture Target Medals. Hutchinson. April 18. The Hutchinson company of the Kansas National Guard, Company E, are much encouraged over their present prospects. The Hutchinson company now has over fifty members and is well drilled. Their armory has been newly fitted up and the boys have handsome new uni forms. The company will be allowed 3,000 rounds of ammunition for target practice. As an inducement to secure good work the state has put up three silver and three gold medals for the best company and individual records in target work. Captain Roy Campbell of Company E has the last gold medal put up in the state. County Buying Wolf Scalps. Independence. April 18. The county clerk reports that the new crop of wolf scalps is beginning to come tn. a. Webster, of West Cherry, brought in eleven scalps of wolf pups this morn ing. Joe Whetstine, of Liberty, brought in eleven on Saturday, and John Buster of Tvro brought in the scalp of an old wolf on Saturday, and said that he had eleven wolf pups at home that he would keep until about half grown and use In training his hounds. The bounty Is one dollar per scalp. Shipping Clerks at Parsons. Parsons, April 18. The annual meeting of shipping clerks will be held here May 20. Messrs. G. C. Boone, P. M. Stan berry, Thomas Afleck and Matt Dyer of Kansas City were here yesterday as a committee of arrangement. They se cured a rate of one dollar for the round trip from Kansas City. Burglars Rifle Mailbags. El Dorado, April 18. A small amount of money was taken from he mail bags tn the Missouri Pacific depot last night-by burglars who broke in, but were frightened away before they had rifled all- the bags. Secures a Valuable Scholarship. Lawrence, Kas., April 18. Austin F. 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Kelly of Emporia, and was re sponded to by J. T. Lenaron of Marion. The event of last evening was a lecture delivered By Dr. D. ft. Dungan of St. Louis, on the subject of "The Land and the Book. The session will continue three days. Smallpox at Hope. Abilene, April 18. Dr. Hazlett, as county health officer, was called to Hope to investigate a suspicious case. He found that Dan Clever was suffering from a well defined case of smallpox, although in a mild form. The house was immediately quarantined and a consta ble placed in charge. Charged With Selling Liquor. Lawrence, April 18. Paul Kasold and Hez Roe, were arrested on warrants is sued out of the district court this after noon, charging them with violation of the prohibitory law. Both furnished bond for appearance at the May term of the district court. TO STOP THE SALE. Effort to Keep a Railroad Out of Bondholders' Hands. Toledo, Ohio, April 18. Sylvester H. Kneeland, former president of the To ledo, St. Louis Kansas City railway, filed a petition in the federal court here today, seeking to prevent confirmation of the sale of the property to the first mortgage bondholders. Kneeland asks that the sale be set aside, alleging that Messrs. Armour, Quigley and Have myer, three of the company's directors, entered into a conspiracy In lSf: to wreck the property by buying rolling stock which could not be paid for with out defaulting on the first mortgage bonds. The petition alleges that the three directors named bought a ma jority of the bonds and secured the property, and that they used the bonds to pay for the road. In order to freeze out Kneeland. Judge Thompson will hear the peti tion late this afternoon. Before it was filed the court overruled a motion by certain creditors to set aside the sale of the road on the grounds that a higher price could have been obtained for It than was secured. KECEIYEIt GETS IT. 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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, "WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1900, 3 n i l f 1 4 Ft SI This Is a critical period In the life of every woman and no mistakes should he madam The one recognized and reliable help for women who are approaching and passing through this wonderful change is Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable Com, That the utmost reliance can be placed upon this great medicine is testi' fied to by an army of grata ful women who have been helped by its Mrs. Finkham, who has j the greatest and most j successful experience tn the world to qualify her, will advise you free of charge tier address is Lynn, Mass. Write to her. anger Of contracting Sickness, If you use Pure Wafer That's the kind fur nished by the slater Co. Telephone 122. 625 Quincy Street. Colorado, Utah, California and Oregon AS3 2237 VXA Z3 M ii t3. TZAX via A:rr crsza Lars. Sclii Ts3tr:-l:i Tnira 3iil7 f-r Palace Sleepers. Free Pveclinir.g Chair Cars, Dining Cars. Ordinary Sleeping Car Personally Conducted every Thursday from Kaa 84 City. Vood, Coal, Charcoal, Kindlingo Telephone 530 Kaczynski. Fourth and Jackson. BUY THE GENUINE vnun or rii i uur ur MAN-CTACTCTEED BY CALIFORNIA FIQ SYRUP CO. trXOTE THE XAME. IwOHlA. m is Y:a Haw ;3n fet LI Lsa No D r saarit&e y RAILR0ADJ1EWS. Many ImproTements Being Made by Bock Island Here. Expenditures For Work Amount to S 40,000. Will WELL ARRANGED YARD Six Miles of Sew Track For Switches Now Built. Roundhouse, Ice House and Coal Chute to Be Constructed. The Rock Island Railroad company is making a number of improvements in this city. New switch yards are being arranged south of the river and west of the Kan- j'-sas river bridge. The track used for cleaning stock cars is built on the edge i of the river. Refuse from the cars is thrown on the south side of the track and is used to fill up the low ground. The embankment just south of the I main track, which i3 about la to 20 feet j high, wiil be torn down in the course of s-veral months. The dirt, it Is estima i ted will completely rill in the low spae j of ground. A vein of stone of a good j quality runs through this embankment, j The vein is something over three feet thick. It will be taken out and used. After this hill has been torn down and taken away, the main line of the road from the west into the city will be straightened out. Ey doing this the necessity for the use of semaphores will be done away with, because of the fact that ail the signaling may then be done from the Y otr.ee. Already about six miles of switches have been laid ani the workmen are still engaged in continuing the work. In connection with the switch yards, a new 1 ton track scale will be placed in the yards. This is considerably heavier than the average scale in tree over the sys tem. Ordinary scales are only of from 4'j to 6') tuns capacity, but of late, the cotrpany has been putting in these new I'M ton scales at ail important points. An ice house, the dimensions of which are 2Sk;4 feet, and two stories high, has already been built. This is a substan tially built building worth about $1,500. Its capacity is cj tons. A coal chute is also among the im provements decided upon for this place. Its capacity is to be 10 pockets which will all be on one side. Its cost will be in the neighborhood of $2.5'jO. It wiil be erected in such a place thax if the needs of the road demands it. more pockets may be added onto it. The roundhouse is being erected In the center of the T. At present it wiil only be built with four stalls. When the main track is straightened out. there wiil be room to enlarge the round house to any size that may become nec essary for the accommodation of the tra'lic. A 32 foot iron turntable will be placed in position in front of the round house. The material used for the con struction of the roundhouse is the best that can be obtained for this class of building. The walls will be of stone and brick with a brick floor. With the in creased amount of traffic it has become necessary to have a cinder pit. This wili be built in close proximity to the roundhouse. In all. the expenditures for the im provements which will be made here this summer will aggregate probably from $35,OjO to $40,0tM. THE ONLY "TRAINMISTRESS." She Lives in New Mexico and Han dled Southern Pacific Trains For Months. Fort Worth, Tex., April IS. The fol lowing story was told by Mr. A. M. Strong, an old newspaper man and rail roader, who was here recently on his way to Colorado: "It is so very seldom that even the rew woman rises to an official position in railroad work, and so seldom that she invades the domain of man in the de partments that require executive abili ty, coupled with intimate knowledge of train service, that the career of Mr3. Nora Pease of Gila Bend. N. M.. as trair.mistress (I don't believe that word was evef used before) makes an interest ing story. In May of 1SSS, when Admiral Lvwey's victory had aroused such a blaz of patriotic enthusiasm through out the land, O. F. Pease, trainmaster of the Southern Pacific railway to Gila Bend, turned his office and instructions over to his wife and "loped" for the nearest recruiting station, leaving Mrs. Pease to temporarily handle a position that often taxes the ability of the smartest railroad men. "Four years of constant association with railroad men for in that out-of-th-way place there was no other so ciety often during the rushes of busi ness called to help her husband through s. me of the troubles that arise in an office covering so many details, and, previous to hei marriage, service as tel egraph operator at one of the larger stations on the line had given Mrs. Pease a very thorough knowledge of the duties of the position. She knew she could handle the work until such time as the company saw fit to replace her with a competent man. so immediately after her husband left she wired the s--r.-ral office the condition of affairs at Gila Bend. From some cause or other no attention was paid to the telegram. A day or two later she wrote the super intendent the full particulars, and then came an answer appointing her acting trainmaster. The official said he would be out in a day or two to see how things wer3 moving. He came, and was evi dently satisfied with the condition of af fairs, for no change was made, and Che lady was secure in a position that never before has been occupied by one of her sex "Mr. Pease was invalided and dis charged in December of lS&i. and on his return was reinstated in his old position. For eight months previous his wife had enjoyed the distinction of being the only woman trainmaster in the world, and tAay should anything arise that would necessitate her husband's retirement, she would undoubtedly be appointed if she would accept." NO THROAT CUTTING Santa Fe"s Relations to Southern Pacific Disappointing. The Railway Ate, in commenting on the completion of San Joaquin Valley road into San Francisco, says: "The construction of this road was begun in 1S95 with the idea cf giving San Fran cisco a iine independent of the Southern Pacific, and the first 125 miles from Stockton south were built by cash sub scriptions amounting to some two and a half million dollars. The company then issued $6,000,000 in bonds, and with the proceeds the work was carried to completion. Now that the people San Francisco have secured what they have so long desired a competing line they are not satisfied, apparently, be cause the Santa Fa and the Southern Pacific. instead of trying to cut each other's throats and ensuring in a reck less rate war, have endeavored to es tablish a uniform basi3 of rates which may yield a profit to the companies." ROCS ISLAND ETEETING. Officials Are Talking Time Card in Chicago. Superintendent W. H. Stillwell snd Assistant General Passenger and Ticket Aeent K. W. Thompson of the Rock Island are in Chicago this week attend ing a meeting of the officials of the company. A few changes in the time card are under consideration. The freight and passenger departments are represented at this meeting. The greater part of the week will be spent in the consideration of the needs of the read at the different points. In this way it will be determined whit changes are necessary. Nothing defi nite can be learned, however, concern ing the moves which will be made until the end of the week. 210 EE CONSOLIDATION. Rockefellers Secure Missouri Pacific and Will Merge M. K. T. With It. New York, April 13. The Tribune says: The current buying of the Gould stocks is thought in Wail street to fore shadow an important railroad consolida tion in the southwest. Rockefeller in terests, which control the Missouri, Kansas Texas road have bought the Missouri Pacific and a consolidation of these roads is naturally talked cf. The rumors go even further, including in the consolidation the Texas Pacific and the "Missouri Pacific system," al though the Missouri Pacific railway company does not control these com panies as it does the St. Louis Iron Mountain Southern and the Interna tional and Great Northern, the remain ing members of the Missouri Pacific sys tem. A quiet buying movement of Wabash securities is noted and it is said that this member of the Gould system will pass into the hands of the Vanderbilta. Independent Action. Western roads voted down a proposi tion to make reduced rates for the an nual convention of the National Music Teachers' association, to be held in Des Moines in June. Both the Rock Island and the Chicago Great Western roads announced today that in consequence of this course they wiil take independent action and make a rate of one fare for the round trip from all points outside the state of Iowa, and a rate of a fare and a third for the round trip from points within that state. In no case wiil a higher rate be charged from points within the state than the min imum from points outside the state. The rates wiil be made June IS to 22, good to return June 23- Purchase of Kansas Midla nd. In the purchase of the Kansas Mid land, extending from Wichita to Ells worth. 106 miles, by the St. Louis San Francisco Railroad company, the consideration is $1,100,000 of Kansas Midland division first mortgage 4 per cent bonds, and $1-65.000 common stock trust certificates of the St. Louis San Francisco railroad. The new Frisco bonds are authorized for $1,300,000 of which $200,000 wiil be reserved for future Improvements on the Kansas Midland division. Interest will accrue from April 1. The new securities will be distributed pro rata to the S1.60S. 000 outstanding Midland bonds less the amount to pay expenses and some $3'),0c0 receivers' certificates. This deduction will be in the neighborhood of $200,000. Mr. Mudge's Car to Be Kebuilt. General Manager Mudge's private car No. 216 has been placed in the Santa Fe shops in this city. It Is to be rebuilt and will be finished inside in black walnut. The car will be fitted with new furnishings throughout and when completed will be one of the handsomest on the line. It will prob ably be in the shops the greater part of the month. New Foreman at Cleburne. Cleburne. Tex.. April IS William Sav age of Pine Bluff. Ark., the new fore man of the big Santa Fe blacksmith shop, has arrived and assumed, control 01 his department. Santa Fe Cut Nearly Completed. Milano, Tex.. April 1,3. The cut in the Gulf. Colorado Santa Fe roadbed, which is being made in the Milano hill by Ricker. Lee Co., is nearing com pletion and it is expected that the trains wiil be running through it in two weeks. SANTA FE LOCALS W. J. Shaffer, who was severely hurt by the steam hammer, several weeks ago, has returned to work. H. Joslin and Lee Mills, of the coach paint shop, have resigned their posi-' tions. Henry Gilbert, of the machine shop, was hurt yesterday by a piece of a broken chisel striking him in the ieft '.heek. A. A. Clark, of the coach paint shop, is laj-ing off. John Morgan, of the blacksmith de partment, is sick. Frank Devlin, of the blacksmith de partment, has been off about three GOING TO DEAL WITH 1 V sr if A recent photograph of General Luke E. Wright, one of the newly ap pointed Philippine Commission, who left San Francisco yesterday bound for Ma nila with his colleagues. They will practically be superior to the military gov ernment, and for the present, at least, the destinies at the islands can be said to rest in their keeping. weeks suffering with the fever. He will return in about a week. O. F. Johnson, of the coach paint shop, who has been laying off' on ac count of sickness, has returned to work. Helper Patrick Moffitt, of the black smith shop, is laving off on account of sickness. Joseph Kern; of the machine shop, was struck on the wrist by a chip from a rivet, making an ugly cut. James Devitt, an apprentice in the machine shops, was struck on the left leg by a piece of iron Tuesday. He went to the hospital for treatment. Geo. Findley, of the blacksmith, shop, was laying off yesterday. FS0M ZMP0B.IA. Fireman G. Cloud, who fcas been working out of Newton west for sev eral months, has returned and again entered the Emporia pool. There are about fifteen firemen scat tered around over the country that be long here. Six or seven are at Ft. Madi son, six at Arkansas City and several are running west out of Newton. Several extra engineers from Topeka have been sent to Raton, N. M., for temporary service, on acount of the stock rush. No more will be sent from here at present, as they cannot be spared. Fireman Wiseman is the latest addi tion to the extra board. He has been extra fireman at Strong City for some time and was brought here to take the place of some, of the hremen who are in Arkansas City. Fireman Chas. Roush and Ike Wilson have been sent to Arkansas City for temporary service. There are now six firemen and two engineers from this division there. The demand for engine crews is caused by the stock rush which has just begun. PEOM LAS VEGAS. Louie Bishop has resigned his posi tion as yard clerk to accept a place at the tie-preserving worss. Fireman C. Ross has taken a fifteen- days' leave of absence and will visit his mother in Kansas. Fireman Earl Fullenwider, who lumped from his engine at Wootton station and got caught by the cars, died of his injuries at the La Junta hospital. He was a married man and leaves a wife and child. Luis Timmermacher, of Chicago, O., is in El Paso, called there by the ill- cess of his brother Will, who has been in the dispatcher's department of the Santa Fe during his residence in that city. He wiil return east with his brother as soon as his condition will permit him to travel. E0DES1IA REGISTER SOLD Bought by Fred Badger, Formerly of the state Journal. Fred Badger, for several years on the reportorial staff of the state Journal, and later with the Kansas City Times and Kansas City star, has purchased the Neodesha, Kan., Register, and the Benedict Courier, and will assume con trol May 1. The paper is the leading publication of the Wilson county city, and the chances are that under Mr. Badger's management it will Increase in popularity. Mr. Badger has been in the newspa per business on his own account before. Before coming to Topeka he published a paper at Muscotah, Atchison county During his connection with the State Journal he demonstrated his brilliancy as a newspaper man. and when he left here it was to take a responsible posi tion on the Kansas City Times. For the past three years Mr. Badger has been on the staff cf the Kansas City Star. CATHOLIC COLLEGES Hold Their Second Annual Conference at Chicago. Chicago, April IS. The second annual conference of Catholic colleges of America and Canada, began here today at St. James high school hall. Monsig neur Conaty, rector of the Catholic un iversity at Washington. D. C, presided. Prominent Catholic educators, repre senting nearly all the Catholic colleges of the country are in attendance. Many able papers have been prepared on sub jects which are of great importance to the delegates. The object of the con ference this year is the unifying of Catholic collegiate education. This morning session was devoted to the discussion of "uniformity of en trance into the Freshman class," with a paper on the subject by Rev. L. A, Ue lurey of Villanooa college. "The relatives merit of courses in Catholic and non-Catholic colleges for the baccalaureate" was the title of a paper by Rev. Timothy Brosnahan of Woodstock college, Baltimore. The speaker declared that the 420 non-Catholic colleges in this country are so di verse in their demands that they defy classification. In the afternoon a paper by Rev. Jas. A. Burns, of the Notre Dame university entitled "The elective system of stud ies." was discussed. This evening Mgr Conaty, president of the conference will deliver his an nual address. Among others who are present and will deliver addresses are Very Rev. Patrick S. McHale. of the Niagara uni versity. Rev. John P. Carroll, St. Jos eph's college, of Dubuque, la., and Rev. M. P. Dowling, of the Creighton uni versity of Omaha, Neb. PHILIPPINE PROBLEMS. s -,r PRESBYTERIANS STIRRED. Divines Discuss Dr. Parkhurst's Easter Sermon. New York. April IS. Doctor Park hurst's Easter sermon, in which he spoke of the Westminster Confession of Faith as "an Incubus strapped upon Presbyterians, has stirred the clergy and laity of the Presbyterian church in this city. While many of the members of the doctor's own church, the Madi son Square Presbyterian, as well as many members of the clergy.agree with his views, in the mam, it is generany considered that his criticism of the con fession is really the first shot in a de termined attack upon this central bul wark of Presbytenansism. It is con sidered as especially significant because it follows soon upon the withdrawal of many prominent ministers from the communion of that denomination. Doctor Farkimrst, however, bases his criticism entirely upon the confession and has not a word to say about the higher criticism of the Scriptures, which led to the censuring of Doctor Briggs, Doctor McGiffert and Doctor David Swing and ultimately to their with drawal from the church. Doctor Hillis alone of those who have officially withdrawn from the Presby terian communion, based his action up on his inability to subscribe longer to the Westminster Confession. Several Presbyterian ministers, in speaking today of Doctor Parkhurst's views as expressed in his Easter ser mon, say that they practically agTee with him as to the portion of the con fession relating to the fate of children who die in infancy. Not one of them took the ground that such infants, whether elect or unelect, are condemn ed. Doctor Parkhurst said that his ser mon, as it had been published only in part, had been somewhat misunder stood. "My chief point," said he, "was that Christianity centers in the heart, and not in the head. Christianity, for this reason, is the most personal of all things. My next point was that only heart can educate heart. Mere truth, mere power, cannot do this. But for some reason the brain has been largely substituted for the heart in matters of Christianity. The tendency of the time is toward scholarship and the substitu tion of brain for heart." As to the Westminster Confession, Doctor Parkhurst said: "There is no possibility in my judg ment of revising the Confession of Faith. But I do not believe that it would be possible to revise the confes sion, because it has become a great tra dition and deeply rooted in the admira tion and respect of the church. We tried once, and failed, and any further effort wouid, I am assured, result in like failure. "But we need a simpler statement of some of the main truths that Christ taught his disciples a statement so plain and so simple that all may clear ly understand it and accept It as a statement of our Christian belief. "I beiieve that if such a statement could be arrived at. it would gradually replace the confession. The Westmin ster Confession would then sink into 'innocuous desuetude' still valuable for what it w as and valuable for what it is, but no longer valuable as a practical statement of faith for all classes of Christian believers." Doctor David G. Wylie, pastor of the ceo ten t-resDyterian church in this city said "I strongly deprecate all inflammato ry statements in regard to the West- iiim.TLei oiiiesion. wnetner trom oir pulpits or from any of our scholars. My reason is that such statements are quit" apt to alarm the church, and in the end the effort to revise or modify the eon- ression would result in failure. Had inere oeen more temperate discussion uunug me last attempt at revision, it might have succeeded, but it is too late now to hope for success. "I do not agree with Doctor Park hurst that the confession is keeping men out of the church, or that it is ""Ti"5 turui out. OL OP Pniirnh I cott this as the result of my observations during la years' experience as modera tor m which I received 1.700 members into the Presbyterian communion. "I think that an honest man mav re main in the Presbyterian pulpit and yet not subscribe to every statement of the confession. It is only expected that he shall subscribe to the substance of it. as agreeable to holy Scripture. The Bible is placed above the Confession. "I consider Doctor Parkhurst as an extremely able man. and if he wiil write a statement of the essential be- neis ot tne cnurcn I am sure it will receive due consideration fmrr, Presbyterian church. We will discuss it and we will adopt whatever parts of it we can. I hope the statement he pre pares will be temperate A LETTER FROM CUBA. "W. H. Sears Tells of Island Life in the Lawrence Journal. W. H. Sears has written the following letter to the Lawrence Journal! H re. ers to General Funstnn In a rwi-,f. the manuscript. toantiaeo 3e Cuba. April 14. I am bem pnrrruinpil h- boys. Kick and Charlies, and von r,nhi to know what that means, but vou duti't so I wiil try to tell you. I stay with them in their bachelor quarters, three lara-e airy rooms over-looking the bay Coffee with milk is served in our rnnmV sometimes in our pajamas, as soon as we are out or oeo. "i his is all we have be fore breakfast, which comes at 11:30. et the Cosmopolitan club, where the boys take their meals. Breakfast beeins with soup, followed by some eiaht or ten courses, and ends with coffee and cigars. Dinner is served at 7 p. m., and is the meal of the dav. Yesterday I met Colonel Iran 'VTrfa Portuando. who was with Pimsfnn for one year during the Cuban war. For two hours he reeaied me with stories of Fun ston and the Cuban war. Then he took me to the arsenal and showed me the Identical guns used by Funston and him self during the war. There was the Grigg-s-Schroeder twelve-pounder. with whlen Funston did execution at T. Tunis. I also saw the dynamite mn and the Hotchkiss. They are kept as memen toes of the Cuban war. Colonel Portuando toid me tnat Funston and himself stood beside Osgood when he was killed: shot through the head. General Garcia im mediately asked Funston if he felt com petent to handle the artillery. Funston answered. "I wiil try. sir." General Gar cia placed him in command at once and he remained in commanu until captured by the Spaniards. Colonel Portuando is now chief engineer or public works of the provinces of Santiago and Puerto Principe. Kick and I visited San Litis lnsst Run- day and saw the place where the Twenty- tnira Kansas was camped. Captain wal ler of that regiment is still here. Ke is foreman of a gane of road makers em ployed by the Barber Asphalt eompanv. At San Luis I visited several coffee and sugar plantations. At the Santa Ana plantation we were entertained at break fast. Here we witnessed the christening of forty-four negro children, twentv-four girls and twenty boy. The boys all kicked and yelled, while the girls were very quiet. Out of a population of 4.000 in San Luis. 2.50O are females! It cots so much here to be married in the usual way. that very few indulge in that luxury and prefer, women as well as men. to live together without the expensive for mality of a Spanish marriaee. Ijist night I had a talk with Dr. Cas tillo, the famous Cuban general. He told me that the Cubans wanted independence and that they would be ready to take full charee of the island within eighteen months from now. The general does not anticipate any trouble from the negroes. He believes they wiil follow the lead of the educated whites just as they did dur ing the revolution. He said that the Cu bans should first be placed in control of the- municipal government, then the pro- Clear as IT DSESSES THE TABLE. RIGBY'S- 0 ME GELATINE A prominent grocer asked a lady customer who is an artist in the preparation of fancy desserts to try a package of P.igby'a Horn Gelatine. The next day he inquired how she liked it. She said: I think it is superior to any on the market, and think the Idea of including the coloring and flavor with each package makes it pos sible to make so many beautiful and delicious desserts." This is one of a hundred such testimonials. Try h and he convinced. It's 8 Colors. Delicioas W. O. uuvt Healthful. MANUFACTURER. Topeka, Kansas. HAERY E. GAVITT, MlSAQBB. TELEPHONE Jso. 9t W. W. GAVITT PRINTING a PUBLISHING CO., Printing Department of W. W. Gavitt Medical Co. One of the Largest Exclusive TJR FACILITIES enable as to turn oat work Presses, an the Latest Styles of Type, and experienced Union Labor, speak f or them selves. When you are in need of anything in our line, send us samples by mail, ot ca'J vs up by telephone, and our man will call on yon and quote prices that's his husinesa, We can save yon money on your printing. GIVE US A TRIAL ORDER. j- f 601-603 E. Fourth St., Telephone yy. 400-402-404 Adams st. Topeka, Kans, vincial government should be turned over to them, and lastly a national convention should be cailed, a constitution adopted and the national government be surren dered to the Cubans. I find that the for eigners, Americans, Spaniards and a few of the Cubans, axe in favor of annexa tion. MADISON BANK WINS. Judge Hook Decide Controversy Over the Credits in Emporia Cross Sank. Judge Hook has decided the contro versy between the Madison State back and Morton Albaugh, as receiver of the First National bank of Emporia, in fa vor of the Madison bank. The suit was one of the many growing out of the failure of the First Xational, which was followed by the temporary closing of the Madison bank because of its con nection with the First National of Em poria. William Martindale, vice president of the Emporia bank, was president of the Madison bank and its heaviest stock holder, and the Madison bank carried heavy deposits in the Emporia bank. At the time of the crash the books of the Madison bank showed that it had $37. 00O on deposit in the First National of Emporia, but the books of the Emporia bank showed only 120,000. and the suit was over the difference, jl,000. Morton Albauh as receiver of the Emporia bank, took the books of that bank as conclusive and refused the claim for the $17,000 made by the Madi son bank. It is claimed that President Cross was in the habit of charging off some of the deposit of the Madison bank now and then without the knowledge of the cashier of the latter bank, and in this way the discrepancy occurred. An at tempt was made by the defense to show that the books of the Emporia bank were correct and that there was some thing wrong with the Madison bank, but Judge Hook held otherwise and de cided that the Madison bank is entitled to credit for $27,000 deposit instead of only $20,000. BUTLER'S BOOK EXCLUDED Arraignment of Soldiers' Home "Can teen" Causes Its Suppression by Gov. Rowland. M. X. Eutler's book on "The Kansas Klondike and Leavenworth Inferno," has been interdicted by Governor Row land, of the Leavenworth soldiers" home. Five old veterans at the home ordered several lots of the books, ag gregating 230 copies, for distribution among the members of the home, but Governor Rowland refused to allow them to be either sold or circulated in anv other manner. The reason for the interdiction is said to be the arraignment of the "canteen" which is in operation at the home, at which the old soldiers are sold liquor. Mr. Butler is now making his head quarters at Topeka and is flooding the state with this book and other litera ture of a similar. character. He has sent several hundred copies of the book to Wichita alone. Republican Editors Meet Hutchinson. April lg.The Seventh res trict Republican Editorial association met in this city Tuesday. The sessions were devoted to the discu.s.sion of business mat ters of interest to the craft. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President. J. K. Cochran, of the Pratt Republican: vice president, J. W- Cook, of Eliinwood Leader; secretary. O. Volk. of Wichita Register: treasurer, C. H. To-nley, of the Great Bend Tri bune. Executive committee. J. E. Purseil. of the Grec-nbuw Signal: W. S. Lee, of the Dighton Herald: J. M. Snyder, of the McPherson Freeman: J. E. Junkm. of the Sterling Bulletin, and W. T. Morgan, of the Hutchinson News. Philippine Revenue. Washington. April IS. According to a statement made today by the division of customs and insular affairs of the war department, the receipts in the Philippine islands for the months of January. February and March, 1900, were: January, $563.aj9; February (ca ble). $426,423; March (cable). $679,445. The customs receipts for March alone reached the sum of $574,993. The total receipts for the three months were $1. 663.379. The receipts of March exceed those of either of the two previous months by $115,936. CASTOR I A Tor Infants and Children. T&8 Kind Yea Hairs Always Bcugfct Bears the. Signature of Crystal TRY IT. X You will Like It l 8 Flavors. RIG BY, Lemon. Orange. Pineapple. Strawberry. Pistachio. Rose. Chocolate. Vanilla. s Job Printing- Offices la the City. in many cases the same day received. Ffre You Must Gome to our store in order to see the newest and handsomest things in wall paper. We have the modern and attrac tive designs that will hring the appearance of your home up to date. H. L. LARSH CO. 116 W. Eighth St. WE DO THE BEST WORK. SMOKE KLAUER'S GOLD BUG.' 5 CENT CIGAR. H. C. BOWMAN. Fire and Tornado Insurance, Rom 38, Columbian Bulldias. TOPEKA. KANSAS. WE'LL DO VOUR HAULING RIGHT. Topeka Transfer Go. 509 Kansas Avesn. Office Tel. 320. Eoue Tel. 395. F. P, BACON Proprietor., tySEE MS ABOUT ST0KAGE. R. D. Mason Waives Examination Lawrence. Kan.. April 13. R. T. Ma son, the merchant who failed for a larffo amount two weeks ago and was arrested for forgery, waived preliminary hearing Tuesday and was bound over to the dis trict court. Hi3 bond was fixed at $3,000. and he was unable to get it. Mason was a leading merchant here for thirty years and it 13 alleged that he swindled women and church brethren out of many thou anas. Tommy "Pop. are the wages of sin paid in money?" Tommy's Pop "Some-, times in alimony, my son. Patronize Home Industry. DO YOU KNOW That you have a Pickle and a TabTa Condiment Factory In your own city? DO YOU KNOW That it is the largest Factory of its kind, west of the riverT DO YOTJ KNOW That they spend thousands of dol lars every year for help? DO YOTJ KNOW That they spend thousands of dol lars every year for cucumbers, cau liflower, beans, peppers and other vegetables? DO YOU KNOW That all this money Is spent afa'i right here at home and why don e you help build up this Home Indus try bv buving the products of tha SILVER LEAF BRlXDi of TUbia Luxuries made by OTTO KUEHNE CO. iwlptl7,ii'

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TOPEKA STATE JOUHNAL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL, 18, 1900. TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL BY FRANK P. MAC LENSAN. IV'OLUME XXVII ....No. 93 Official Paper of the city of TopeKa. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Dally edition, delivered by carrier, 10 cents a week to any part of Topeka or suburbs, or at the same price in any Kan fcaa town where the paper has a carrier fystem. 1V mall, on vear J3.S0 l'Y mall, three months 9 eekly edition, oiw year 60 PERMANENT HOME. Topeka State Journal Building, O0 end 102 Kansas avenue, corner of Eighth. NEW YORK OFFICE. Temple Court Bldg. A. Frank Richardson, Mgr. CHICAOO OFFICE. Stock Exchange Bide. A. Frank Richardson, Mgr. LONDON OFFICE. 12 Red Lion Court. Fleet Street. TELEPHONES. T7otnps Office Bell 'Phone 107 importers' Room Bell 'Phone 577 The Ameer ha3 given England to un derstand that cheap talk doesn't go with him. It seems too bad that Lord Roberts' nice, quiet rest at the Free State cap ital should be disturbed by the restless and omnipresent Dutchmen. All Europe is now so thoroughly oc cupied with other matters, that the United States could not find a better time to make the sultan pay up. May be Gen. Miles' announcement of tils willingness to become a presidential candidate is designed to hurry up that lieutenant general's commission. So strong was the speech of Senator Hoar against imperialism yesterday that he found it necessary to explain that he could not look with favor upon Mr. Bryan as an alternative. Dewey's announcement that he Is a Democrat has compelled the Dewey Re publican club of Baltimore to go out of business. It is frequently a mistake to name things for a man while he is alive. Uncle Sam may conclude to take In a little territory on the western side of Asia if the sultan doesn't watch out. A naval station in the Mediterranean might prove useful some time. While we are taking such careful measures to prevent an Influx of the inhabitants of our new possessions to the United States, Japanese and Chi nese are pouring in by the hundreds on every ship that arrives from the Orient. It will not be long perhaps until every visitor to Chicago will be compelled to declare whether or not he Is a friend to the labor unions. MeKinley was met by the proposition on the occasion of his visit, and Dewey has already been notified of what to expect. Democrats are now raking up the hard things which Dewey is reported to have Bald about them in the past This la a useless proc eeding. Nobody ever abused a party more heartily than Horace Greeley abused the Democratic party, yet It nominated him for the presidency. Chicago News: As partisanship has failed to keep faith with the people, the only road open to redemption of Ameri can municipalities from misrule lies In the abolition of the partisan ballot In city elections. All nominations In city elections should be made by petition alone, and the words Republican or Democrat should not be allowed to ap pear upon the Australian ballot In local elections. It will require a legislative enactment to bring this about, and the next legislature should be asked to effect this reform. The movement for the relief of the famine sufferers In India wins the fol lowing handsome advertisement from the Chicago Record: Officials and public-spirited citizens of Kansas have under way a movement for affording relief to starving Inhab itants of India that reflects great credit upon the state. The response ought to be generous and no doubt will be. Gov. Stanley Is at the head of the commit tee having the matter In charge. One of the aims of the committee is the col lection of "a million bushels, of Kansas corn for starving India." Three days are to be set apart as gift days. Saturday, April 28, is to be known as "India corn day"; Sunday, April 29, as "India relief Sunday," and Monday, April 30, as "school children's India re lief day." On Saturday donations of corn are to be received. On Sunday col lectionswill be taken in all the churches, Sunday schools and other Christian or ganizations. On Monday collections will be taken in all the public schools and colleges of the state. The amount of food and funds so secured should be large and will be the moans of saving the lives of many human beings who other wise would die of starvation in India. The excellent example of Kansas should stimulate India relief move ments in other states. The conditions in India can not easily be exaggerated. They are piteous indeed and should ex cite the generous sympathy of the en tlra civilized world. EAST AND "WEST. From the Boston Herald. The Springfield Republican, referring to the signilicant letters of our western correspondent, remarks that "the west Is more than ever before filled with a sense of its political power. It is will ing to tolerate the east, and even to placate it, but no longer are the Demo crats of the boundless prairies ready to Bee eastern men dictate the party can didates and policies." This is true as well of the Republicans of the prairies. And there are good reasons for it. The power of the west in population, and therefore in votes, is not its only claim to be considered. Perhaps a still strong er one is the demonstration that the eastern people are too willing to abdi cate their initiative and authority to bosse3 who arrogate control of their votes and their opinions, bosses who are supremely aelflsh, and aim chiefly to pervert party organization, to the service of syndicates of capitalists. We do not intend saying that the west is without examples of the same eort of corrupting and debauching boss es. It has enough of them to be able to recognize the type. But they have not yet acquired such authority and domi Uliua over the maseea of the people as has been acquired by their kind In the eastern states, and acquired, also, to a degree over representative politicians hailing from the west. These last are unlikely, however, to retain the confi dence of voters after their subserviency has been discovered. The west has a summary way of unloading party lead- era who are unfaithful to the interests of the common people. They have no such "soft snap" as such men frequently have in the east, where there is a de gree of cringing and cowardly submis sion to dictation in the matter of opin ion that is unknown in the more inde pendent and self-reliant communities of the west. This is not saying that the people of the west are always right in their judg ments or always well informed in the political problems that beset the nation. They are more sure to gravitate to final right conclusions, because they are more tolerant of independent thinking and liberal discussion. It sometimes seems as if the peopie in large portions of the country east of 'the Mississippi river, and portions commonly reputed to be the most intelligent, had surrendered the right to think for themselves in poli tics, or had surrendered the manliness that carries conviction into political ac tion. They are content to be "dumb, driven cattle," rather than brave men, willing to take the consequences, what ever they may be, of fidelity to their consciences in discharging their duties as citizens or as officers. GLOBE SIGHTS. From the Atchison Globe. As a man grows older he feels as if he were working with one hand tied. This is the cyclone season, when we feel worried over people in other states, and they worry over us out In Kansas. There are lots of men who look as discontented as the servant girl in the kitchen, but who haven't her privilege of giving notice. When a man is on his honeymoon trip, other men are puzzled as to what he would appreciate in their efforts to give him a good time. A girl can claim all her life that she made cakes and clothes which her mother really made, and the mother will never dispute her. A woman Just naturally enjoys cut ting a pie into smaller pieces to make it go around for company, but her hus band and son don't approve. When a man meets a woman on the streets who looks as if she would like to stop him, and make a complaint, ten to one she is his boy's school teacher. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. From the Chicago News. One touch of an icy sidewalk makes the whole word kin. Men" do les3 than they should unless they do all they can. Even the unsociable physician never objects to paying visits. A man's conscience is either his best friend or his worst enemy. The wise girl looks well to her bait before she fishes for compliments. True happiness consists of getting something you want but didn't expect. A married man is not a bird, but his wife is apt to make him quail occa sionally. If a man has a good position and gets fired it is very apt to make him hot. An Irish critic says of a painting rep resenting death that it is as large as life. CATCH FIRE BUGS. Officer Detailed to Capture Barn Burners. Chief of Police Ramsey has assigned an officer to the special duty of catching in cendiaries. The recent epidemic of barn burning has undoubtedly been caused by some person or band of persons. The barns that have burned are situated In the southwest part of the city. Several of the Ores have started In th maneers and others have started by a window or door and some one in passing could easily have dropped a match inside without being detected. "I believe these fires have been started by some one," said Chief Wilmarth of the fire department. "The fires have prob ably been the work of boys. They have been started in mangers, many of them, and the ear marks of an incendiary origin have been noticed.' Chief Ramsey said, "The officers have been Instructed to use every effort to catch the culprits. I have detailed an officers to investigate every fire and if this continues we shall certainly catch the culprits and when we do, they shall be severely punished." The penalty for the offense Is a term In the penitentiary. DORAN'S TEMPTATION. C. P. Bolmar Says lie Was Of fered $5,000 to Withdraw From Contest. At the meeting of dissatisfied Repub licans called In the Y. M. C. A. rooms last night to discuss alleged fraud in Saturday's primaries, C. P. Bolmar made the statement that T. F. Doran, candidate for county attorney, had been made two offers of money by the Nichols men as an inducement to with draw from the race. He said the first offer was $2,500, and was made some time before the elec tion. The second offer, he stated, was made a week before the primaries, and was J5.000. When Mr. Doran was seen today he refused to say anything about the mat ter for publication. "I don't care to get mixed up in this business at all," said he. "I did not withdraw from the race, was beaten at the polls, and am perfectly satisfied. I am again giving all my attention to my law practice." TO FORCE IT THROUGH. Hepburn Is Aroused Matter. on the Canal Now York. April IS. A special to the Tribune from Washington says: Chair man Hepburn of the committee on inter state and foreign commerce and other ad vocates in the house of representatives of immediate legislation to provide for the construction of the proposed Nicaragua canal have become exceedingly impatient on account of what they regard as un reasonable delay and they are threaten ing to maJce the situation Interesting as well as unpleaf'ajit for thote .who they believa axa exerting: their efforts and in- WiM With Eszcmst Fir Could Not Have Been More Painful. After spending' two years in tak ing all kinds of medicines that were suggested for eczema, but without avail, my mother was induced to take Hood's Sarsaparilla. The result was wonderfully gratifying. Her limbs had been terribly lacerated by the dis ease, and there were times when fire could not have been more painful. She was, in fact, almost wild. Two bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla com pletely cured her, and not a trace of eczema was left." E. "W. Decker, Gardiner, N. Y. Eat Well, Sleep Well. Hood's Sarsaparilla has been a great blessing to me. I was weak, irritable, tired and nervous; had no appetite and was always sad and des pondent. One day I got hold of a little book about Hood's Sarsaparilla. I looked it over and resolved to try a bottle. I was better before it was gone, so I kept on until I had taken five bottles. I can now sleep well, feel cheerful and can do all my work, including plain sewing, and I can walk two or three miles a day. I am 55 years old and now 'eel that life is worth living." Mrs. Emma Smith, 68 E. Mitchell St., Oswego, 2T. Y. Critical Period of Life. I took Hood's Sarsaparilla during the critical period of my life, and now, at the age of 60 years, I am strong and healthy. It is a great medicine for the blood. I find Hood's to be th best." Mrs. H. Pomroy, 22 Lansing Street, Auburn, N. Y. You can buy Hood's Sarsaparilla of any druggist. Be sure to ask for Hood's and do not accept any substitute. fluence for further delay because of their nostmty to tne project ltseii. i ne jnep burn bill was favorablv reported to the houpp two months ago. Since that time the Hay-Pauncefote treaty has been sign ed and is now pending In tne senate lor ratification, with little or no prospect for favorable action until next winter, if ever. The preliminary report of the Walker commission has not yet been made and submitted to congress, and probably will not be for some time to come. OUR HEXT MOVE In the Business of Collecting That Bill From Turkey. Washington, April 18. The news of the firm attitude assumed by the state department toward the Turkish govern ment in prosecution of its claim for damages to American missionary prop erty caused something of a sensation in diplomatic circles today. Three successive American ministers have prosecuted claims which received promise of prompt attention and not yet a dollar has been paid. With Euro pean diplomats that is an old experience and they have frequently been somewhat surprised at the announcement that the U. S. government is actually going to insist upon prompt performance instead of promise. Minister Angell after try ing his hand at collection for two years recommended that a United States war ship be sent to seize Smyrna, and col lect revenues at the custom house there sufficient to meet our claims. This suggestion was not seriously en tertained, nor is it now. In the first place, according to the state depart ment officials most of the important business interests in Smyrna are in the hands of foreigners not Turks, and a bombardment by a United States fleet might result in a pretty bill for dam ages against us. Then, as there is still a remnant of the Turkish navy the United States would have to send a squadron instead of a single warship. Such a movement would without doubt be resented by the remainder of Europe which could not contemplate with equanimity an action by the United States that would per haps destroy the fruits of many years work or the greatest European states ment by precipitating a final crisis in Turkey. Therefore the next step to be taken by our government will not be warlike, but will still suggest in a most dignitied man ner the indignation felt by the United States at the betrayal of Turkish prom ises. How this attitude will bear upon the Turkish minister in Washington can not be foretold. MUNGER TURNED DOWN. Reported That Ho Was Defeated For Delegate in Home County. Information was brought to Topeka to day that George M. Munger was defeated as a candidate for delegate to the Clay Center convention to nominate delegates to the national convention at his home convention Tuesday. .Mr. Munger was at Great Bend fixing up a deal with other candidates to defeat Breidenthal. The latter's friends in the county took advantage of their opportun ity and defeated Munger, who had been duly nominated by the presentation of his name to the convention. THINK THEY HATE IT. Heirs to $17,000,000 Estate in Holland. Chicago, April 18. Mainly through the nine years of untiring effort on the part of Misses Mary and Liza Amery of Fort Dodge, la., it is believed that the long fight of the American branch of the family to obtain recognition in the set tlement of the estate of Ludwig Fischer of Holland, valued at $17,000,000, has proved successful and that a large share of the estate will ultimately be distributed to relatives living in Amer ica. ALLEN'S SUCCESSOR NAMED Washington, April 18. The president today sent the following nomination to the senate: Frank W. Hackett of New Hampshire to be assistant secretary of the navy. Western Traffic Resumed. The Santa Fe tracks between Denver and Colorado Springs, and the Rock Is land tracks between Denver, Colorado Springs and Limon, were cleared this morning and traffic has been resumed this afternoon. It ceased snowing in this territory last night, and after that the work of the snow plows became effective. The railroad people say the snow storm was in many respects the most severe In the histpry of railroading in Colorado. Vardon Still Winning. Woolaston. Mass.. April 18. Harry Var don. the British open golf champion today defeated the "bfst bell" of two profes sionals. Arthur Fenn, of Poland Springs, and Robert Dtronner of Nassau by a score of 3 up and 2 to play, on the link: at Woolaston golf club. Condition were very unfavorable for good plays. EXCITED REPUBLICANS Will Hold a Meeting Tonight to Act in County Attorney Contest. A meeting of Republicans will be held tonight under the Y. M. C. A. rooms to protest against the frauds perpetrated at the primaries last Saturday in the First and Second wards. The meeting was decided upon at a conference of anti-Nichols men at the Y. M. C. A. rooms last evening. It was supposed that the Republican county central committee would meet today to canvass the vote. As an nounced in the State Journal a move ment was started to demand some sort of action from the central committee relative to the frauds in the First and Second wards, but nothing definite had come of it last evening. After supper a dozen or so anti-Nichols men passed the word around to meet at the Y. M. C. A. rooms to plan immediate action, but after they came together it was dis covered that the vote would not be can vassed until Thursday, and it( was de cided to call a "mass meeting." H. R. Hilton was chairman of the conference last evening, and among those present were J.- W. Gleed, C. P. Bolmar, A. H. Vance, M. T. Campbell, E. R. Simons and others. It had been suggested that the county central com mittee be petitioned to call a new prim ary, but there is some doubt as to the legality of such a proceeding. The most feasible suggestion made was that the committee be requested to throw out the precincts in which it is known that there was fraud. J. W. Gleed said the power undoubtedly lay with the com mittee to take this action if it is shown that fraud had been committed. No one at the meeting last night vol unteered any definite information on the subject of the fraud other than the comparative figures which were pub lished in the State Journal yesterday. Most of those in attendance were posi tive in their minds on the subject, but none of them had "sufficient information to swear to any special acts of fraud. At the meeting tonight it will be de cided what action shall be taken when the committee meets tomorrow to can vass the votes. It is probable that a committee will be appointed to go be fore the central committee and demand that both precincts of the First ward and the west precinct of the Sec ond ward be thrown out, and evidence will be furnished to show that fraud was perpetrated in these precincts. The meeting will be held in the room formerly occupied by Mrs. Wiley's cafe under the Y. M. C. A. rooms. As the Y. M. C. A. is a non-political organiza tion it was decided that the meeting could not be held there. The fraud in the three precincts named is the one subject of discussion in political circles today. Many bid time Republicans declare that they will never vote for Nichols, but will either leave a blank on the ticket or vote for an independent candidate. They say that Nichols was not nominated by Re publican votes and they do not there fore feel Pound Dy tne primaries. If the First ward precincts and the west precinct of the Second ward should be thrown out in the canvass, it will give the nomination to Spencer by 376 plurality. But this is not all: It will destroy Harry Stafford's majority for representative, and give the nomi nation to Alven Dodge by 144 majority. It will decrease Fagan's plurality for probate Judge, but not sufficiently to take the nomination away from him unless the east precinct of the Second ward should also be thrown out. It would increase both Wright's and Rain's majorities, which are so close as to possibly be destroyed by a re count. Mr. Spencer knew nothing about the conference held last night. An effort was made to find him, but it was un successful. BREAK ROWLEY WILL. Suit Commenced by J. P. Rowley to Set Aside Bequest of His Brother. James P. Rowley filed a suit In the district court this afternoon to break the will of his brother. Emmett Row ley. Emmett Rowley died a year ago and left a will bequeathing his property to Mrs. Flora E. Fleming, a widow who was not a relative. The suit is brought on the ground that Emmett Rowley was not in his right mind when he made the will. 'I'he estate is valued at about $2,000. For Conspiring Against the State. Harrisburg, Pa., April 18. Secretary of Agriculture Hamilton directed Dairy and Food Commissioner V ells today to proceed against Ambrose Little, Thomas Callahan, of Philadelphia, and other persons unknown, for conspiracy against the state in violating the oleo margarine laws. Wells is also directed to bring prosecution aganst McCann Co.. W. M. Swindler and Daubs. Sons, of Pittsburg, for violation of the oleo margarine law. This action is the re sult of newspaper exposure of exten sive frauds in Philadelphia and Pitts burg. The latest improved rubber tires put on. E. C. Kinley, successor to Kinley Lannan. 424-426 Jackson. TALK No, 90, Colored Glasses. There seems to be a general im pression that tinted glasses will cure almost any disease of the eye. A3 soon as it is discovered that the eyes are weak the first thing that Is done for them is to put on col ored glasses. Some select green, some blue, some amber, some smoke. These are worn constantly, cloudy days as well as on bright ones. They are supposed to rest and strengthen the eves. There was never a greater mistake. The rea son that the eyes are weak and tired is because of overwork. There is too much effort required in fo cussing objects distinctly. Colored glasses render objects still more in distinct and make the effort great er. They should never be worn ex cept when the eves are exposed to dazzling sunlight. The eyes need natural light just as much as grass needs sunshine. Clear. white glasses, ground to fit your eyes, will focus the light and relieve the strain. They will rest and strengthen and preserve the eyes- My exclusive attention is given to fitting glasses. CHAS. BENNETT, OPTICIAN. 730 Kansas Avenue. Established 1S79. ft -tt I

rawior Benefit of Battery "B" Kansas National Guard. The Romantic Light Opera, t -K La Fiesta d -tc Under Personal Direction of Owen Foster of L03 Angeles, Calif. Ctioruis of SO People. New and Elaborate Costumes by Schultz of Chicago. $1,000 worth of Navajo Blankets, loaned by the Indian Agency at Albu querque will be used in this production. PRICES 75, 50 AND 25 CENTS. -K -tc -tc -tc -tc tc -tc -tc -tc tc -tc VVVVVVVVVV ONE THOUSAND AHEAD. Supreme Court Declares Robert June's Bond Forfeited. The supreme court is $1,000 ahead by the departure of Robert June, of Dick inson county, for parts unknown. June claimed to have been robbed of $2,000 which prevented him from meeting some obligations. He was prosecuted in Dickinson county for obtaining money under false pretenses. He was convicted, but appealed the case to the supreme court. On the appeal he gave a $1,000 cash bond, which he has forfeited and taken himself from, the jurisdiction of the Kansas courts. Some effort is being made to apprehend June, but he has disappeared without leaving a single indication of his intentions as to the di rection he proposed to travel. HAYDEN'S SURPRISE. Still Claims He Has One in John Collins' Behalf. Attorney Charles Hayden, of Holton, who is now in Topeka as one of the attorneys for Mrs. Paul Swetlick, says he is confident that John Collins will not remain in the penitentiary a great while longer. In this connection Mr. Hayden hints at some surprising ac tion, but says he is not yet ready to make any of his plans known. Mr. Hayden was one of the attorneys in the defense of Collins. The Topeka young man Is now fore man of the printing office at the peni tentiary. He has been in the peniten tiary over a year. "HIGH" AND "LOW" MOTE. Between Them Kansas Is Enjoying Fair Weather. The weather map shows many changes since Tuesday. The high barometer has moved northwest, the low northeast and the rain has moved north. The forecast sent out today Is "fair tonight with warmer north and west portion. Thursday partly cloudy." The maximum temperature today up to 11 o'clock was 55 and the minimum 44. The wind was west blowing 12 miles an hour. APPOINTED HIS DAUGHTER Superintendent of Insurance Church Slakes Her an Assistant. The vacancy in the office of the state superintendent of insurance caused by the resignation of Miss Nellie Newman has been filled by the appointment of Miss Grace Church, a daughter of the superintendent. Miss Church assumed the duties today. She has been doing considerable work for the department for which she has received no remuneration, until this time when she becomes a part of the department's force. FIYE DOLLAll CUT. Made in the Price of Steel Bars, Per Ton. Pittsburg, April 18. It was learned todav that at a meeting of the bar mill association in Pittsburg last Friday the Drice of steel bars was cut from ZVt cents a pound to 2 cents, equal to a re duction of $5 a ton. One of the causes for this reduction is that the eastern manufacturers have been selling steel bars in this market at 2.15 cents a pound and had secured several good contracts. Several manufacturers who were seen said there is no danger of a gsjieral slump in steel prices and that while bessemer steel billets may be bought at $32.50 in some cases the prices still re mains at $33 a ton. LOCAL MENTION. William Sheldon has brought suit In the district court for divorce from Martha Sheldon. Mr. P. G. Dayton, Rock Island road master at Herington, will undergo an operation at the Stormont hospital to morrow.. Ed Ryan was arrested Tuesday bj: the police on the charge of selling liquor. He was the bartender of J. Sheasley who was arrested several days ago. Henry Ogden was bound over In the city court this morning on the charge of burglary and larceny. His bond was placed at $200 and he was committed to jail on default. George Finch was bound over in the city court this morning to stand trial before the district court on the charge of burglary. His bond was placed at $200 and he was locked up in the county jail as he was unable to furnish it. Major T. J. Anderson has received an anonymous letter from Sterling, Kan., inclosing $5 for the India famine fund. The writer says he has no corn to give away but to "get the pain out of his mind" he sends the money. Anna Eva Fay, the mind reader, is to make another visit to Topeka. She will be here the week of May 14. Miss Fay succeeded in creating considerable in terest in Topeka several years ago. Henry Lodge, the North Topeka livery man, was operated on for hip joint dis ease at the Stormont hospital this morn ing. A portion of the bone of the thigh was taken out. Frank Morse, manager of the Belle Archer company in Hoyt's "A Contented Woman" is in Topeka today. Mr. Morse is also interested in Hoyt's "A Black Sheep" and "A Trip to Chinatown." Th eater.... TONIGHT AND THURSDAY NIGHT! San tVJ HIS OWN MOTION. Nobody Told Bellamy Storer to Apol ogize to Spain. Washington. April 18. It Is learned that no instructions were sent from Washington to Mr, Storer, the United States minister at Madrid, relative to the presentation of regrets for the ex tension to the Due d'Arcos, the Spanish minister here of the invitation to attend the celebration in Chicago of the des truction of the Spanish fleet In Manila harbor. In othef words, Mr. Storer act ed according to his own judgment and upon his own responsibility in any rep resentations he may have made to the Spanish foreign office on this subject It is not to be inferred from this state ment that his action, even if it is as re ported, is disapproved here. On the contrary it is declared his course was in thorough accord with the proprieties of official etiquette and that he showed excellent judgment in anticipating a complaint which would have been dis agreeable to meet. His course is closely akin to that pursued by Lord Paunce fote, the British ambassador here. In stating to Secretary Hay in advance of any information as to the alleged open ing of Mr. Macrum's mail that if such an act had been committed it was a source of regret and was unauthorized. MEET AT WICHITA. Y. M. C. A. Meeting to Be Held There in November. The executive committee of the T. M. C. A. held a meeting at the National hotel last night. Members of the committee present were J. K. Nissley, EL H. Anderson and Robert -Stone, of Topeka, E. F. Cald well and W. K. Folks, of Lawrence, S. Ditzell, of Leavenworth, and State Sec retary Andrew Baird. The report of the state secretary re viewing work of three months was read, which showed that marked progress had been made. The committee accepted the Invita tion of the Wichita association to hold the state convention in Wichita in No vember. The Topeka members of the state committee were appointed a special committee to employ another travel ing secretary just as soon as a desirable man can be obtained. Mr. P. O. Hanson was employed by the committee for one-half of his time as assistant state secretary to travel among the colleges, the association in the State University having employed him for the other half, being the same joint arrangement as was in effect last year. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Ida. B.. Cole and husband to C. V. Williams, J350, two acres, block one, Richland. Ella N. Hawkins and husband to Wil liam Murphy, $1, lots 51, 53, 55, 57 Mul vane Chase's second addition. A. B. Von Wolff and husband to E. C. Glenn, J300, lots 747, 749, 751 Madison street. Electa A.Sawyer to John Lembke, $1, 400, lot 1518 North Harrison street.North Topeka. L. A. Stebbins et al., to M. A. Tink ham, $1. lots 51, 53. 55 and 57 Lafayette street, Mulvane and Chase's second ad dition. Tax deed To A. W. Knowles, lot 358 Division street, Western Land and Lot company's addition. Wanted Three stone masons at once. 421 Western avenue. CHARLES ADAMS CO. (THE WOMAN'S STORE.) Sale of Children's Wash Dresses THIS WEEK. In answer to the many inquiries as to when our Wash Dresses for children would be here, we are pleased to say they will be placed on sale tomorrow. We wish that every mother in this city would see 98c for this 69c for this Little DresB. ft 1 these dresses. Bee what a saving in time and trouble is possible, to say nothing of the pleasure the little ones have in buying their Dresses Ready to Wear. i. Little Dresses, neatly made, fop 4 39c, 45c, 50c, 59c, ouc, 75c, Sl.OO, $1.25. Up to the Daintiest Creations at $3.50 to $5.00 each. 75c for this Little Dress. WE SELL THE HENDERSON COSSET. CHARLES ADAMS CO. (THE WOMAN'S STORE. $1.25 for this Little Crens --X-X-X-X-X- X-X-X-X-X-X-X- t X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X- t X X X- X-X-X- I X-X-X X-X-X X X- r X-X- X- I X-X- J Xavier 9 i Blood Meal. One Pound of Blood Meal will fur nish a hen with meat for one month cheaper than beef scraps. 50 pounds 91.50, 10O pounds ?2.75, 200 pounds $5.00. Oyster Shell 1 per hundred, 50 pounds 75c, Mica Crystal Grit f 1.00 cwt, 60 pounds 75c Chick Grit f 1 cwt, 60 lbs 75e. PETER HEIL SON, 210 West Sixth Ave. MUCH INFORMATION. Desired by the Senate is Asked For in Resolutions. Washington, April 18. In the senate to day a resolution was offered by Mr. Hoar directing the secretary of war to inform the senate how many inmates of the na tional soldiers' homes were colored men or Indians. In explanation, Mr. Hoar said that" it was his desire simply to ascertain whether thee were a sufficient number of colored nates of such homes as to warrant separate institutions. Mr. Pettus (Ala) asked that similar data concerning the national insane asy lums be asked for by the resolution. This was agreed to and the resolution was passed. A concurrent resolution offered by Mr. Foster (Wash.) directing the secretary of war to have a survey made of the mouth of Noosak river, was passed. Mr. Gallingher (N. H.) offered a resolu tion calling on the secretary of the treas ury for the aggregate amount of revvnua derived from the tax on notes, bank checks, insurance policies, leases, mort gages, telegrams, express shipments and medicinal preparations. Several sugges tions were made to include other articles on which there is a revenue tax. Mr. Piatt (Conn.) suggested that the in formation asked for ought to cover the operation of the entire war revenue act. After some discussion the resolution went over. A bill providing that the state of Wy oming be permitted to relinquish to the United States certain lands selected and to select other lands from the public do minion in lieu therefore was passed. OF DIFFERENT MINDS. Milliee-Hogan Case Decided a New Way. The case of Milllce versus Hogan was tried Tuesday by a jury in the district court on an appeal from the city court and Milllce was given judgment against M. Hogan for $9.32. Milllce brought suit against Mr. Hogan in the city court for $.13.57 rent. Hogan filed a counter claim for $113.15 for repairs done on the building he occupied. The jury brought in a verdict allowing Kogan the difference between his claim and the claim against him which was S79.S2. The attorneys for Millice asked that the Judg ment be set aside and a new trial was granted. The second jury awarded Ho gan ?52.12 and the case was appealed. The jury in the district court reversed the de cisions of the other two juries and award ed Millice 9.32 and assessed the costs on Hogan. "La Fiesta" opera tonight at Craw ford's opera house. See the Indian chorus of fifty people in genuine Navajo blankets. See the mahogany cases and counters in Mills Dry Goods store. Why go out of Topeka to get your cabinet work Call J. Thomas Planing Mill; Telephone 4223 rings. Little Dress. 98c for this Little Dress. $1.25 for this Little Dress. 4- J

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL, 18, 1900. 5 A- WTrjonrjnc hope one LIFE Dr. A. S. Embree Tells of Mrs. Chrisman's Motives. "DUNLAP" and "STETSON HATS" I Cor. 6th and Quincy. LOW PRICES. The New Model Supply Store. McCALL'S PATTERNS, 10 and 15 Cents, Handsomer Hats Than Found Anywhere Else. Furniture and Carpet Dept. Our carload of fine Oak Bed Room Suits has arrived. "We are going give you one week's sale on them. Antique Oak Finish, with fine mirror and large bed Si 3.00 Antique Oak Finish, large dresser 24x30, and large bed 16. OO Golden Oak, half swell front dresser and washstand, and large bed 20.0O Golden Oak, swell front dresser and washstand, large size bed 22.50 to 4 I BURG 1 S. Explains Why She Wanted to Found a College. t SIZE OF THE ESTATE Styles Here are two of our Has Dwindled Away Through Her Generosity. I t Tills Hat in "Black," "Brown,' Cedar and Pearl." TOPEKAJOGIETY. Mr. and Mrs. Wear Entertain for Mr. and Mrs. Krauthoff. Thirty Guests Enjoy a Tery Pleasant Evening. AN ELIHVOOD DANCE. Attendance Tuesday Evening Larger Than Usual. News of Personal and Social Nature. Mr. and Mrs. Norman "Wear and Cap tain and Mrs. Krauthoff were at home to their friends informally Tuesday ev ening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wear in Potwin. About thirty guests called and the evening; was an enjoyable one Mrs Krauthoff has a lartie collection or curios which she has gathered during her travels, and these she showed the guests, at the same time explaining in an interesting- manner. Mr Krauthoff spent ten months in Manila, and was quite delighted with the hfe. She says that there is a great deal of society there and it is intensely interesting as so many nationalities are represented and all entertain in the manner peculiar to their country. There are no theaters and the people are de pendent on balls and parties for their amusement, and it is a common occur rence for people to drive 15 and 20 miles to a ball and back again the same night. Captain and Mrs. Krauthoff leave Thursday for a trip to Kansas City and Chicago, and expect to pass through Topeka next Wednesday on their way to San Francisco. Elmwood Dance. The attendance at the regular Klm wcui dancing party Tuesday evening was even larger than usual and the ev ening was an enjoyable affair. Among those present were, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, and Mrs. L. I). Keel, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Woolverton, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Khubert, Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried. Dr. and Mrs. L C. Waason, Mr. and Mr3. Herbert Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pmyser, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Schooh, Mrs. Charles Otis, Miss Bross. Miss Ed ith Guibor, Miss Blanche Hear, Miss Charlotte Alderson, Miss Truitt of Em poria, Miss Mabel Crumrine.Miss Helen Otis, Miss Grace Otis. Miss Roberta Wasson, Mr. Bishop Crumrine, Mr. Ed ward Dennis. Mr. Trivoli. Mr. C. S. Sut ton, Mr. Fred Tuckerman, Mr. Dester Davis, Mr. George Hackney, and Mr. Clarence Poindextcr. Miss Knowles' Luncheon. One of the charming events of the week was Miss Lucy Knowles' luncheon on Tuesday. Covers were laid for twelve and at 1 o'clock an elaborate luncheon in several courses was served. The decorations of the table were sim ple but effective; in the center was a mirror tray reflecting a pretty fern in a hand painted jardiniere, while the first fragrant apple blossoms of the sea son edged the mirror, and a spray of the same blossom waslaid at each cover. Koses graced the mantles. The guests were Miss Harriet Broad, Mrs. Edwin Fox, Miss Nellie Goodrich, Miss Margaret Ooodric h.Miss Genevieve Butterneld. Miss Blanche Carnahan Miss Evelyn Holman. Miss Bertie Love Miss Grace Noble. Miss Clyde Horna lay, Miss Kda Smvth and Mi n,-c.o AVelch. During the afternoon the guests enjoyed musical selections by Miss Broad and Miss Welch. Duplicate Whist Club. A pleasant meeting of the Duplicate whist club was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Eugene S Quinton Mrs. Fred Freeman substituted for Mrs' W. J. Black, Mrs. Van Valkenburg for Mrs. Harold Chase and Mrs Frank Crane for Miss Irene Horner. The next meeting will be a week from Friday at the home of Mrs. T. E. Pounds. Miss Newman to Marry. The marriage of Miss Nellie Newman of lopeka and Mr. Frank M. Eakin of Lima. Ohio, will take place Wednesday evening. Anril 25. at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. Omar Newman at c"Jlawn avenue, Potwin The wedding will be small as only the rela ttves are to be present. The Sixty-three Club. ly-tnree club was delightfully r., re f".!s- &tepn..n Hail of Kanw, ivirs. Albert and Miss Sheila Barriger of Omaha. The club will be pi,tlrtin?i in two wevks by .Miss Edna McChmoek nd Miss Susie Gay at the Lmeof mTss WcClintock on West Tenth avenue Notes and Personal Mention. Engraved cards and wedding invita tions. Adams Bros.. 711 Kansaf iv m xT rears returned to her home In Highland today after a short yur family. "ty W,lh J' P' Da "d The City of Mexico, are visiting Mrs Kingman's mother, Mrs. Omar New man, in Potwin. Miss Julia Miller, of Osage City is spending a few days in Topeka. Miss Ella Scovill went to Kansas Citv Tuesday to see Irving and Terry Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Herrick and'little daughters have returned from a two linmVis triP. l Chicago and Galesbarg, Verity baT W" "P frm the uni" W. R. Irwin came up from Em- harlotte Farkhurst and Miss Betste Hayden at the home of Miss Haden -diss Edna Crane. r,nMi This poria Tuesday and is the guest of Mrs. C. C. Baker, at her home on West Sixth avenue. She will go to Kansas City Saturday for a visit. Mrs. Bennett R. Wheeler is visiting in New York and Providence, R. I., and will sail soon for Europe to Join her daughters. Mrs. Fred Freeman entertained the D. D. club Monday afternoon very pleasantly. Mrs. J. D. M. Hamilton was a guest of the club. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Schuyler Nichols. Mr. L. P.. Smith, of Colorado Springs, spent Tuesday in the city with his wife, who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Baker. Mrs. Jennings, of Carneiro, Kansas, is visiting Mrs. It. T. Herrick at her home on Tyler street. Miss Genevieve Bayless, of Fort Scott, will arrive Thursday to visit Miss Abby Ware. Mrs. Margaret Wiggin is planning to spend Thursday shopping in. Kansas City. Mrs. E. C. Wikidal and son Louis left Tuesday for a several months' stay In California. The Orphans' Home dance to be given this evening at Hudson's hall promises to be one of the most delightful affairs of the week. Captain Gunther and daughter Kate returned today from Texas, where they have been spending the winter. Mrs. C. W. Kouns spent Monday in Kansas City. Mrs. D. S. Smith, of Pennsylvania, who has been spending the winter In California, arrived in Topeka today to visit her sister, Mrs. J. A. McGiffin, on her way home. Miss Lottie Truitt, of Emporia, is In the city the guest of Mrs. O. H. Kittle. The Bohemian club was very pleas antly entertained Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sterne. All the members were present. The next meet ing will be in two weeks, with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Prescott. Mr. and Mrs. John Player are spend ing a few days in Chicago. D. P. Paxton is in Kansas City for the day. Mrs. O. J. Badders entertained at tea Saturday evening, complimentary to Rev. J. A. Stavely and Rev. C. B. Dal ton, who have just returned from Mad ison, New Jersey. The other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Wil son, Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Martin MohleT. Mrs. Bella Robinson, of Kansas City, is in Topeka visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McDowell. Clarence Crowley, of Council Grove, Is spending a few days in Topeka. Mrs. Celia Fordyce and Miss Carrie Merrick will leave Saturday for a two weeks' trip to Galveston, Texas. Tuesday evening the members and friends of the Oakland M. E. church gave their pastor. Rev. J. F. Seaman and wife a pleasant surprise by calling at their home in a body to welcome them to Oakland. A very pleasant evening was spent by those present. Mrs. C. E. Purviance went to St. Marys Tuesday for a few days' visit. Dr. H. K. Lemon, of Chicago, will arrive the first of the month to visit his parents. Captain Orner, of California, is In the city visiting his brother, T. F. Orner. WILL BE GORGEOUS. Plans For Inauguration of Porto Rico's Government. New York, April 18. A special to the Tribune from Washington says: Tuesday's long cabinet meeting was chiefly devoted to considering the in auguration of the civil government In Porto Rico on May 1 under the new statutes. It has been decided that the people of the islands with their natural fondness for pomp and display, shall be sufficiently Impressed with the Import ance of the new establishment by the visit of the entire North Atlantic squa dron. On the day of the inauguration Gen. Davis, the retiring military governor, will assemble nearly all the troops of his department at the capital and pa rade them in honor of the occasion. Each of the ships will fire a governor's salute of 17 guns, to be returned in kind by the forts ashore. At night there will be a brilliant illumination of the ships, with their masts lined with electric lights and an exhibition of search lights. The naval display will be made all the more memorable from the fact that the day will be the anniver sary of the battle of Manila bay. Governor Allen will spend at least a week at San Juan before his formal in auguration and in that time it is ex pected that he will be able to form a correct estimate of the qualifications of leading natives for places in the exec utive council, w hich constitutes the up per house of the legislative assembly and be in a position to make recom mendations to the president regarding appointments. It is the impression among cabinet officers that most of the men now holding office in Gen. Davis military cabinet, except the United States army officers will be continued in executive council either in their pres ent places or similar offices under dif ferent titles. These officials are as fol lows: Civil secretary Dr. Cayetano Coll y Aoste, salary $4,000. Chief bureau state and municipal af fairs (under civil secretary) Manuel amuenos: salary S2.000. Chief bureau of internal affairs (un der civil secretary) Dr. Calixto Rom ero; salary $2,000. Chief bureau of agriculture (under civn secretary) John B. Rodriguez salary $2,000. Treasurer Col. Henry R. .Brinkerhoff cievenm inrantry. Auditor John R. Garrison. Director of postofficp W H Elliott. Director of education Dr. George A. GrofT. Supreme court judgeJose, S. Quin- ,l.j, i..a I Hat in "Black," "Brown," Cedar and Pearl."

Chief of insular police Frank Tech ter. The president and all the members of his cabinet are anxious that the council shall be composed of natives as far as possible, and desire to avoid all sem blance of fastening any "carpetbag" rule on the island. The pressure for places in the island is, however, ex tremely great, and prominent senators have in some instances given exceed ingly insistent Indorsements to candi dates. Governor Allen's mail overflows with applications, but these can have no weight, as it will be the policy of the administration to seek the best pos sible men for appointment, regardless of the wishes of those who are volun teering for jobs. It will be the effort of the president, largely on Governor Allen's recommen dation, first to complete the executive of the island, and then provide for the organization of the judiciary. The established courts of the island, includ ing the supreme court of Porto Rico, will continue to sit as now constituted. Residents of the United States will be selected as judge, district attorney and marshal of the United States district court which will be established in a few weeks at San Juan. It is also settled that General Davis will remain in Porto Rico and that Gov ernor Allen will have the advantage of his experience and assistance. The bri gade of troops, consisting of cavalry and infantry regiments of regulars, the Porto Rican native regiment and two batteries of artillery will continue to constitute General Davis' command, which will thus be as important so far as number of troops is concerned as any of the military departments in the United States. All military authority after May 1 will, however, be subordinated to the civil authorities, and the war depart ment will cease to exercise any more control over Porto Rico than it does now over Arizona. CENTURY OF PROGRESS Speech of James A. Troutman at Houston, Texas. Houston. Tex., April 18. The second day's session of the Transmlssissippi commercial congress was largely attend ed, the time being taken up mainly with interesting addresses on various subjects. Mr. James A. Troutman, of Kansas, de livered an address entitled "A Century of Transmississippi Development." He said that in 1836 Texas ceded terri tory over which it asserted dominion to the United States for $10,000,000. In 1890, the cows of the state of Texas gave milk enough at 10 cents a gallon to pay that purchase price and leave $1,800,000 for "pin money. "In 1803 Thomas Jefferson paid Napoleon Bonaparte $15.(p.000 for Louisiana. The hens that cackle around the plentious barns of the "Louisiana Purchase" lay eggs enough every year to more than re imburse the United States for its original investment. "The aggregate foreign trade of the Transmississippi country for seven years nas Deen: exports, Guir ports ji.ios.whi.uw; Pacific ports. $347,000, iM): total, $1.506.000. OuO. tiuit ports, xih5.uoo.uoo: facltie ports. S6Zi,- 000.000; total. $492,000,000. Only a small por tion of what was produced, however, reached the markets of the world through the Pacific and Gulf ports; millions of the products and commodities went down to tne Atlantic anu crossea me water irom eastern ports. The farmers or tne west naa in tneir bins March 1, laoO, $237,000,000 of wheat. corn and oats. 'The superficial observer contemplates the future congestion of future popula tion with gloom and despair. He says to crowd people together in this country as they are crowded in Europe would be to divest life of its compensation. And yet some of our Atlantic states have al ready reached that period. Massachusetts, the ideal commonweaitn. na-s an average population of 278 to the square mile 98 more than France and 62 more than Ger many, jjupncate tne Massachusetts pop ulation ot ZiX per square mne in lexas and vou would have 74.000.000 people. The same density would give the Transmissis Kir.nl country 587.000.0ii0. or more than sev en times tne present popuia.uuii oi lub United States. "Pessimistic students distrust the p: ductive power of the west to take of the multiplied millions of the future. The pos sibilities ot western proauclion nave not yet been approached. Only a tithe of the arable lands are now in cultivation. If every acre of land west of the Mississippi was cultivated to its full capacity, we could raise food products enough to sup ply the world. "The west is rich In every element of successful life, occupying the happy med ium, equally removed from great individ ual wealth and extreme poverty, our a: gregate possessions are great, but they arp more eouitably distributed than in any other portion of the world. In the race for civil distinction every man has a fair start with his rival. "Our religion is varied and our politics checkered. We sometimes 'pray with the pious and drink with the dry.' We have Prohibitionists to close the breweries and Amis enough to drink all of their beer, Renublicans enough to vindicate protection and Democrats enough to exemplify free trade; Populists enougn to sustain iree silver and Gold Standard men enough to prevent the debasement of the currency: schools enough to banish ignorance and churches enough to extirpate vice; saints enough for the blessings of the Almighty, and sinners enough for the smiles of the devil: people enough to found an empire and patriots enough to support the God dess of Liberty in her triumphal march around the world. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday nignt, Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. Bodily pain loses its terror if you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil in the house. Instant relief in cases of burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any sort. Rubber tires $27.00,Rehkopfs Carrias Factory, 207. 209 West Sixth street. Empire Stock company at Crawfcrd theater. Ladies free Friday night- Prices 10, 20. 30 cents. J. Thomas Planing Mill is proud of It work in the Millinery Department Mills Dry Goods store. Consists of 1900 Acres of Ohio Land and Topeka Property. The legal formalities have been gone through with and S. S. Ott and Dr. A. S. Embree are now the executors of the estate of the late Mrs, Eliza Chris man. In speaking of the will and the pro posed university, Dr. Embree said: "I am not unwilling to say what 13 right and proper. It must have been as much as five years ago when Mrs. Chrisman requested me to come to her house. When I arrived she told me that she was having her will rewritten, and asked me if I would serve as one of her executors. It Is not necessary to relate all the conversation that took place at that time; the gist of it was that she desired to so leave the bulk of her fortune that the church of which she was a member and the state of Kansas might receive the larger share of profit. She further explained her ideas as to the building of a college; told me with whom she had consulted on that point, their opinions, and spoke of her long residence in the state, her interest in its future and the desire to leave her property in such shape as to best promote its religious and social welfare. She also mentioned her desire to reimburse me for any service I might render in the matter. I consented and went away. It was at least several months afterwards before I knew what she had done. She did not inform me until sne was ready, and I asked no questions. Later on she told me what her will contained, and expressed a de sire to rew-rite the instrument and make some changes in It. She spoke to oth ers to the same effect, but as the pro posed changes were of a minor char acter the paper was not written for at least a year after she mentioned it It provides, as you know, quite a large sum to be given to relatives and to Caroline and Fred Pernell. with ?3.",00O to the Ohio Wesleyan University, $3,000 each to the Women's Home and For eign Missionary societies. $1,000 to her old home church in London, Ohio, and ,000 to the First Methodist church of this city, the residue of the estate to be invested and reinvested by her legal representatives for the term of ten years from the date of her death, the sum with whatever it may acquire to go to the founding of a university at To peka, provided -at least a like sum be raised from other sources for that pur pose, and in case the provision fails. the Kansas conference is to determine where it shall go. Now ten years is a long time long enough for the most of us to die, and I only know thar. if Topeka does not want the college or is unable to secure it, some other Metho dist institution will profit by the fact. "Mrs. Chrisman wanted it here, close enough to the city to help it commer cially and to the churches to make strong and influential at least one or more of its weak ones. She thought the site west of Washburn altogether too far away. when asked what would be the pol icy of the executors. Dr. Embree said: Mr. Ott and I have had but one brief conference as yet, but the plain duty will be to execute the will faithfully as Mrs. Chrisman had indicated to care for the estate, reduce the indebtedness as fast as possible, and save everytiiing that could be. The realty property left by Mrs. Chrisman consists of a farm of less than 100 acres across the river, the Fladd Grubb building cn Kansas av enue, the property on West Tenth street lately occupied by Mr. Bennett Wheeler, the Chrisman residence on Harrison street, and some vacant lots on Buchanan street near Tenth, with two small farms in Ohio and a tract of some 1,900 acres near London in that state. "The indebtedness," said Dr. Embree, amounts to more than $15,000. which covers gifts to the Industrial Institute in South Topeka, bonds of the Univer sity of Topeka assumed by the deceased during her lifetime, and other it-cms running back for several years which need not be mentioned in detail now." "What about the matter of your sal ary.' was asked. "Oh, that is to be determined by the amount of work, the actual service ren dered," said Dr. Embree. "The exe cutors are answerable to the probate court for all that they do, and will re ceive such allowances as the judge may authorize from time to time. The pro vision for $2,500 was not my suggestion. Mrs. Chrisman managed her own affairs, and that was hers, not mine. From first to iast she gave away large sums; I wish I could mention them, as a tribute to her memory. Churches, colleges, north and south, missionary enterprises, the worthy, and sometimes the unworthy, shared in her kindness. Her will, duly executed, will result in a vast deal of good for the stata of Kansas." TO END THE STRIKE. Coal Miners in the Pittsburg District to Resume Work. Pittsburg, Ha., April 18. Resolutions calling for immediate resumption of work by all of the striking coal miners In the Pittsburg district, was passed last evening by a unanimous vote of the delegates to the convention which has been in session here several days en deavoring to correct the troubles which brought about the strike. By the means of many conferences between the opera tors and the conventions committee, all the differences have been amicably ar ranged except the outside day wage scale. This feature is left for settlement to a committee of three to be aided by the miners' officials. The demand is for an advance of 20 per cent on the out side day wage scale, and whatever set tlement the committee effects with the operators shall be considered as going into effect April 1. The delegates will return to their con stituents at once and it is believed the mines will all be in operation tomorrow or Thursday. MIXERS GO0TJT. Two Thousand Coal Laborers Go Out in Indiana. Terre Haute, Ind., April 18 Two thou sand bituminous coal miners quit work this morning in Vigo, Sullivan and Green counties as a result of a contro versy growing out of the scale of wages fixed upon last week for machine min ing. It is not believed the suspension cf work will be of long standing, v 1 1 Foiling Beds, $13 to 525. Iron Beds in Dressers, $9.00. Wash Stands, 1 5? Folding Screens $2.25. Cobbler Ingrain Carpets Heavy full union extra super Our price 35c Large line Straw Matting 12c to 25c til Carpet Rugs in Room Size as Low as $7.00, and as High as $15.00. Kemper Paxtons. The NeW Model Sllpply StOre, Sixth and Quincy. TROLLEYPARADL One of the Features of the Topeka Street Fair. Will Be Opening Event of the Show. "DATS" FOR EVERY ONE Fraternal, Scotch, School, Wo men, All Assigned Days. Many Applications For Space Being Received. The street fair Idea Is "taking" with Topeka business men since they have come to thoroughly understand it. The principal work that has been done by the street fair committees thus far has been along the line of advertising the fair over the west, but already a large amount of space for exhibits faas been sold. One of the advantages which -a. street fair has over other forms of displays is that it gives manufacturers a chance to bring their products directly before a large number of people. There are manufacturing Industries in Topeka that are unknown even to Topeka peo ple. The street fair will give an oppor tunity to bring the attention of the peo ple directly to these industries. Kansas people believe In patronizing Kansas industries. The trouble is that they do not know enough about what Kansas produces in the manufacturing line. They do not know that the great est plaster mills in the world are located in Kansas; that Topeka manufactures pants, pickles, mirrors, trunks, and a multitude of other articles; that the third largest salt plants in the United States are in Kansas. The street fair gives these Industries an opportunity to place their goods directly before thousands of people in an attractive form, and they are benefited, accord ingly. It is the same with the merchant. He can display his goods in his store, but it is necessary to bring the people there before they can see them. In the street fair he takes his display to the people, and they can not help seeing it. If they see anything there that pleases them, they invest and the clerk in charge of the store telephones the order to the store, and it is promptly filled there and delivered to the customer at the street fair before the customer gets through looking at the displays. The programme committee is hard at work arranging the features for the different days of the fair. Each day will be entirely different from every other day, so far as the features are concerned. Days will be set apart spe cially for various fraternal and social organizations, and the Commercial club committees will prepare special enter tainments and amusements for those special organizations. The fair will open on Monday, May 28. There will be a special programme of opening ceremonies in connection with the opening, preceded by an industrial parade on the streets. This parade will probably be the much talked of trolley car parade. If this plan is carnied out, as the committee Intends that it shall be, it will be the second parade of the kind ever given. The first one was given at ISIew Orleans last year, and on the Fourth of July Denver will give an other, using the same floats that New Orleans had, and later Wichita will fol low, but if Topeka gives one in May it will be ahead of either of these. The New Orleans parade attracted great at tention, and it is predicted that the trolley car parade will supersede the old style in parades. The plan of setting aside certain days for the fraternal societies will give the members of those societies an oppor tunity both to advertise their respective orders and to have a good time besides. The orders are not asked to do anything themselves, but the Commercial club will furnish the entertainment. If the orders or individual lodges desire to add any features to the programme mapped out by the committee they will be al lowed to do so. There will be Wood men's Day, Workmen's Day, Macca bees' Day, Shriners' Day, and others. The Shriners will be given a chance to 17 different styles. Extension Tables, $4 $3.00. Book Case, $14.50. Seat Rocker, $1.98. High Chair $1.10. Ingrain Carpets All wool filling, cotton chain. Ave nue price 56o our price 4Sc Ingrain Carpets Strfctly all wool Aveuue price 76c Our price 59c ride a real camel across the burning sands in the streets of Cairo. Aside from these features there will be Kansas day, producers' day, military day, Scotch day with pipers in costume and Scotch dances; traveling men's day, school children's day, a beauty competi tion, old settlers' day, women's day, baby shows, both white and colored; G. A. R. day, sons and daughters of Kansas day, days for each of the po litical parties, Topeka day, firemen's day, and others. There will be a great variety of prizes offered for different competitions each day, such as the baby shows, prize horse shows and others. A prominent feature will be the prize stock show. This feature was not con templated at first, but has been ar ranged for at the request not only of local horsemen, but also at the request of Kansas City fine stock dealers. There will also be a grain dealers' day, at which time many of the members of the Kansas City board of trade will be here to meet the Kansas grain dealers. Last but by no means least attractive will be the midway. The entertainment committee is figuring with three or four different midways to bring their shows here at that time. There will probably be about ten shows in whatever attrac tion is secured. The principal one of these will be a show of trained wild animals. There will also be Streets of Cairo with camels and Egyptian burros. Streets of India, a crystal maze, Ger man village, oriental theater, Hindoo theater, Porto Rican theater, and other similar attractions. The Topeka street fair will not be of the kind that has been given before in the west, but will be along the lines that is being taken up this year by several of the large cities of the east, Cincin nati, Buffalo, Boston, Cleveland and others. IRON AND STEEL PRICES. Pittsburg Manufacturers Deprecate a Reported Decline. Pittsburg, Pa., April 18. Local Iron and steel manufacturers deprecate the reports now being circulated in the east and west of a big decline in prices of iron and steel products. These re ports, they say, may have an effect on the market, but as prices are regu lated by the supply and demand there can be no serious reduction. Bessemer pig iron is firm, and the output of the furnaces has been sold Into the third quarter of the year at $24. Valley fur naces, and J24.90, Pittsburg. Bessemer steel billets have been quoted for nearly two months at $33, but this week bil lets can be had at $32.50. A manufac turer said that the cost price of billets, with pig iron at $24 Is $31.50, and there is no danger of a cut below that fig ure, no matter what reports are circu lated. A corresponding cut in finished material would lower prices but a trifle. As to the prediction alleged to have been made In New York by John W. Gates, president of the American Steel and Wire company, that steel rails would be offered In the open market be fore the end of the week at $22, manu facturers ridiculed the Idea. Steel rails, they say, cannot be produced at a less cost than billets, and as they cannot be made at less than $31.50 with pig iron at $24 in the valleys, manufacturers do not believe that anyone will offer to sell at a loss of fully $9.50. Early in the season a heavy Joint order for steel rails was given by several leading companies, and they were allowed what was then considered a cut rate, the price being $33 a ton. The price for this year was then fixed at $3o. S. POTIS FOUND DEAD. Mystery About the Demise of a Chicago .Engineer. Chicago, April 18. Salvator Potis, chief engineer of the Illinois Telephone and Telegraph company, and an au thority on street railway construction, was found dead in his apartments at the Technical club last evening. There was a bullet wound through the heart and the revolver was still clutched la his hand. Mystery surrounds the case because of attempts of the managers of the club to suppress the report of the affair. The police have begun a thor ough, investigation. Jennie O'Neill Potter Dead. New Yorlc, April 18. Miss Jennie O'Neill Potter, the well known elocu tionist, died at St. Luke's hospital this afternoon. Miss Potter since last De cember has been an Inmate of St. Lukes, suffering from cancer. Her body will be taken to Wisconsin for burial. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. 25 to $20. Side Boards, $11 to $26. Bed Room Suits, $13.09 to $30.00. Solid Oak Cane Seat $1.00 ea. Tapestry Brussels All wool faced worth 85 cents. Our price 69c WELTON VELVETS. Extra quality, worth $1.25 Our price 9Sc NORTH TOPEKA. Items Intended for this column should be left with the Kimball Printing com pany. 835 Kansas avenue. T. M. Forbes made a business trip to Kansas City today. Lon Myers of Thompsonvilla was a North side visitor yesterday. The storm doors have been taken away from the Union Pacific hotel. Mrs. C. H. Rhodes is slowly improv ing from her recent severe illness. N. F.Conkle has sold his grocery store to J. E. Withers of Anthony, Kan. Mrs. Morris and daughter Ethel, of 823 Monroe street, went to Horton this morning to spend the day. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left this af ternoon for their new home in New Cumberland, W. Va. The Brotherhood of St. Paul will meet this evening at the Kansas Avenue church. J. C. Fulton went to Kansas City last evening to see Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. Mrs. Robert Cowell left today for Atchison where she will make her fu ture home. Special Lace Curtain and Swiss Sale. See our south window. COSTLEY POST. Messrs. Sam and John Shields and Miss Flora Shields returned todav from Lindsborg where they went to hear the Messiah. Mrs. J. E. Griest and little son Theo dore of Ellis are visiting Mrs. Griesfa parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Campbell of 831 Quincy street. The Temperance Commission met last evening at the Christian church. Ad dresses were made by Rev. T. J. Pear son and Rev. J. S. Glendenning. Mr.and Mrs. Mert Robinson will leave tomorrow for Ogden, Utah, where they will make their home. Mr. Robinson has accepted a railroad position in this place. Mrs. Courtney also gives a coupon with every $3.00 purchase that is worth $1.00 to you at Mr. Courtney's photo graph gallery 905 N. Kansas avenue. Charles C. Hogaboom was married Apr.4 at Meridian, Miss., to MissAdaBul- lara and his brother George E. was married April 11 to Miss Mary Mayer- non ot tne same place. Both young men are sons of George C. Hogaboom, a for mer resident of North Topeka. The American Benevolent association of St. Louis will organize an assembly in North lopeka lhursday night.About 100 members from Funston assembly No. 200 will be present and assist in the organization. The kindergarten on this side is prov ing a decided success. Miss Smith, the director, expects soon to begin a series of meetings to which the mothers and any one interested in the work will be invited. In the winter 'a gunny sack was left at office .of the Thomas Lumber com pany which remained there unmolested for many weeks until the other day when some one opened it and found it contained a wooden leg and two and irons. These articles which may be of use to some one but are not needed by any one at the lumber office and are still unclaimed. Encouraged by our wonderful success in our pattern rooms and knowing that the trade has only commenced we feel it a duty to still keep up our lovely cre ations and you will find new designs daily at both stores, 03 South and 905 North Kansas avenue. A special line of millinery novelties. MRS. COURTNEY. The Argonaut club met last evening at the home of C. C. Nicholson and de cided for the next year's study to take up the history and literature of the English people. The history lesson last evening included the Reign of Terror and was conducted by A. J. Ashpole. The papers for the evening were one on "Lamartine" by Mr. J. E. Steinour and one by Miss Maud Pattison on "Alex ander Dumas." Sailed "Without a Secretary. Washington, April 18. A brief tele gram was received at the war depart ment today announcing the departure of the members of the Philippines com mission party from San Francisco on the Tartar. Inasmuch as the vacancy in the office of secretary of the commis sion has not been filled It is the impres sion of Secretary of War Root that the commission has decided to make the ap pointment from among the American residents of the Philippines. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents.

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0 TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18.1900. THE STAR GROCERY. E. MONTGOMERY, Prop., (Successor to J. 6. Sproat.) Telephone 353. 11a East Sixth Street. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Groceries, Fresh Meat, Queensware and Tinware. l-Tb can Victor Coffee t Boka Tea. per lb Sweet Naval Oranges, per doz 1 dozen fancy Lemons Large Kansas Potatoes, per bu.... IS lbs best Granulated Sugar 1 Fancy Large Montana Potatoes, per bushel 25-rb sack Corn Meal lil-Tt) pall White Fish 10-tl pail Fat Mackrel 1 Armour's White Lard, per lb iJry Salt Meat, per lb S3 55 15 15 20 00 60 25 45 .20 07 .07 .10 .25 .15 .10 .25 .10 .25 .25 .05 u.icar Cured Breakfast Paeon, per pound 2 cans Cal. Table Apricots 1 can Cal. Table Peaches 1 can Preserved Strawberries 2 cans Cal. Table Plums 1 ran Cal. Table Grapes fi bars Clairette Soap looJ Parlor Brooms Pearl TapiiMa. per lb 12 lbs bulk Scotch Oats 6 lbs Navy Beans 20 cents per 100 tomorrow for Blue or Green Pre mium Stamps. LAW AND DEATH In a Race For Poisession of Dr. Bell Howard. Peoria, III., April 18. Mrs. Dr. Bell Howard is lying at the point of death at the Cottage hospital in this city, sufler lng from a malignant cancer that has threatened her life for years. The at tendants think that it will be a race between law and death, with the chances in favor of the latter. Yesterday the decision of the supreme court was received affirming the de cision of the lower courts, cn which phe was sentenced to seven years in the peniteatiary fur the murder of Ktta Hinckley, a stenographer, who died from thj results of a criminal opera tion. The cas.i was one of the most f"nsationttl ever tried in the city. When Mrs. Hinckley died her body was taken to Dublin, Inci., for burial. The coroner and states attorney with two physicians followed and exhumed the body. DEFAULTER FOR $130,000. President of an Iowa Life Association Charged With Big Theft Waterloo, la., April 18. Suit was brouKht in the district court here today by James P. Sherman, receiver of the Kquilable Life association, against the bondsmen of George W. Harbin, former president of the association, who is charged with unlawful use of the as sociation funds, amounting to over $130. H. B. Allen and A. Illinsworth of Waterloo are sureties for two years and the U. S. Fidelity and Casualty com pany of Baltimore for a similar period. YETEUANS SEEK WEALTH. Illinois and Indiana Men Will Inspect Missouri Mineral Lands. Terre Haute, Ind., April 18. Veterans of the civil war from Illinois and In diana met this morning in Terre Haute and in a party left for Taney county. Mo., where they will register and in vestigate the lands recently secured by reason of the government grant to vet erans of the war. Forty veterans were in the party and if the lands show traces of mineral wealth a company wilr be formed fur their development. The Burlngiton Bouts the Best Line West: Kansas City and St. Joseph to Nebraska, Denver, Utah, Pacific Coast Two Trains Daily. Weekly California Excursions. Northwest: to Black Hills, Montana, Washington, Fuget Sound, via the short Hillings Route, the time saver 50 to 500 miles saved. Tourist Sleepers Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kansas City and St. Joseph to Seattle. Fast: unquestionably the best trains via Chicago or St. Louis. North: to St. Paul, Minneapolis and the Northwest region. Homeseekers' Excursions to the West and Northwest. 7500 Miles of Standard Railroad. The Main Traveled Road In the Louisiana Purchase. Wide-Vestibuled, Pintsch-llghted.com-plete trains of chair cars (seats free), Pullman sleepers. All Ticket Agents can ticket via the Ureat Burlington Route. Write L. W. WAKELET, Gen'l Passenger Agt St. Louis, Mo. J. C. BR AMI! ALL, T. P. A.. 823 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. HOWARD KLLIOTT, General Manager, St. Joseph, Mo. "La Fiesta" opera tonight at Craw ford's opera house. See the Indian chorus of fifty people in genuine Navajo DianKeis. OA8TOHIA. Etan tbs B'jrnator of I ha Kind You Have Always Boiaft O -A. S IT O X. dC A. Ben th The Krad You Have Always Bougfl Do You Prefer To buy Cane McCaffrey's "Little Captain" suits, the red ticket on every sleeve from high pressure inflation advertisers who try to liave you think you are getting $4 or $5 values, or buy them from the Imperial any day in the week except Sunday at $2.75 and worth $2.75? That's the kind of prices we talk. How does that kind of business sense strike you? f You Can't -X-

Convince yourself that you are saving two or three dollars and a half on a "Little Governor" or a fine Vestee Suitof Cane McCaffrey's "Crescent Brand," inflated up to $5. $6 and $S (imaginary values) and reduced to a catch penny figure of about $4.98, then let the Imperial supply you at $3.50 to $4.50, worth $3.50 to $4.50. and no windy nonsense about marvelous reductions No howl about "less than wholesale prices," which you don't believe any more than the firms who write such stuff. While competition is obliged to lYateh Us Crow and See Oar Business Methods Win. 7r Jr Robinson, Marshall Co. Sscority Building. 2 cans Columbia River Salmon N T. Cream Cheese, per tb 25 oz. can K. C. Baking- Powder 1 lb frame extra White Comb Honey 2 pkgs. 24 boxes Parlor Matches.... Soda and Oyster Crackers, per lb. by box 1 gal. can fancy Table Syrup 3 lb can Table Syrup 5 lbs Cal. Black Prunes Whole Cal. Apricots, per lb Fancy Cal. Peaches, per lb 3 tbs Country Dried Apples Seeded Raisins, 1 lb pkg 3 1-lb pkg. Cleaned Currants 6 lbs Clean Rice 2 lbs Pure Vermont Maple Sugar.. 1 can grated Pineapple 1 lb layer Figs 4 1 lb Japan Tea 1 lb Gunpowder Tea 1 lb Green Hyson Tea Lion and Levering's Coffee, per package .18 .20 .18 .15 .05 .30 .10 .25 .10 .10 .25 .10 A DROP ALL AROUND. General Decline in Iron Prices in Every Department. Cleveland, O., April 18. The Iron Trade Review will say in its issue of to morrow: "The truth about the iron market has suffered in much that has appeared in print the past week. For the time be ing stocks have figured as the com modity of the trade and iron and steel have been merely contingent. We leave to stock market reviewers and Wall street operators the discovery of mo tives for some of the happenings and utterances of the week, merely saying on this phase of the situation that the pessimistic statements sent broad cast from New York are not shared by the iron trade at large. The actual trade developments of the week can be summarized in few words: A reduction from 2.15 to l.tfO in the price of bar iron at Mahoning valley mill and from 2.25 to 2 in steel bars at Pittsburg mill; a drop of about $2 a ton in plates, to 1.8: Pittsburg as minimum tor tank steel on large contracts; a decline in billets to $32.50 and $33 Pittsburg and a shading in the price of foundry iron. "The iron market is enjoying excep tional prosperity this week as it did last week, last month, the month before and for 12 months before that. Prices may still yield somewhat or they may remain close to today s basis, alter tne spring demand sets in. but in either event, the outlook is for large consumption, heavy outputs from furnaces, rolling mills and foundries and for profits that will afford capital and labor unusual returns." BRONZE MEDALS. $25,000 Voted by the Senate to Sup ply Them to Naval Heroes. Washington, April 18. When the sen ate convened today Mr. Hale reported from the committee on naval affairs a joint resolution drawn originally by Mr. Mason (111.) authorizing the secretary of the navy to have struck bronze med als for distribution among certain offi cers and men of the Atlantic squadron commeorating naval engagements be tween the forces of Spain and the Uni ted States in the waters of the West Indies and off the Cuban coast. The measure, which appropriates $25,000, was adopted. Mr.Money (Mass.) gave notice that on next Wednesday he would call up the bill to revive and amend an act to pro vide for the collection of abandoned property and the prevention of frauds in insurrectionary districts within the United States and acts amendatory thereof. The consideration of the Alas kan code bill was then resumed. IN THE HOUSE. Washington, April 18. The house to day resumed the consideration of the naval appropriation bill. General de bate was had and the bill was read for amendment under the five minute rule. Mr. Kitchen, (X. C.) a member of the naval committee made a point of order against the provision in the bill appro priating $500,000 to be expended under the direction of the president to meet unforeseen contingencies. Mr. Foss ar gued that the appropriation was in or aer under the general provision for the maintenance of the navy. BEGINS IN 1869. Report on All the Military Expedi tions in Alaska. Washington, April 18. Senator Carter today presented the report of the sen ate committee on military affairs made in response to a resolution of the sen ate adopted last December directing the committee to report upon the part ta ken by the army in the exploration of Alaska. The report is an exhaustive presentation in narrative form of the various military explorations which have been made of Alaska since the ac quisition of that territory. It begins with an account of the expedition of 1869, and includes all made since. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. VHHHHt 703 Ilansas Avo. TO PAINTDEWEY. President Schwab of the Car negie Steel Company Has Employed a Famous French Artist TO MAKE PORTRAITS Of the Admiral and His Wife if They Will Sit. Price Is Estimated at 5,000 For Each. Pittsburg, April 18. Admiral George Dewey and his wife have been tendered magnificent portraits in oil of them selves by President Charles M. Schwab of the Carnegie company and M. Char tian, the famous French portraitist, has been commissioned by Mr. Schwab to do the' work. The sittings, it is said. will commence at once. The price to be paid for the portraits could not be learn ed but is estimated by local artists familiar with the figures obtained by the Frenchman on work -he has done in this country to be not under $5,000 apiece. THIS TOWN IS YOURS. Washington, April 18. Representative Wheeler of Kentucky today presented to Admiral and Mrs. Dewey a unique invitation to visit the city of Paducah, Ky., while on their proposed western trip next month. The invitation was enclosed in an oak casket trimmed with gold and silver. It is on a thin sheet of birch which bears the seal of the city of Paducah, and reads as follows: To Admiral and Mrs. Dewey: This town is yours. Pull the latch string we will do the rest. Don't surprise us. but inform us when you pull." The invitation is signed by the mayor and prominent citizens of Paducah. In side the casket were twelve quart bot tles of twenty year old whisky and a cut glass decanter incased in silver. Admiral Dewey said the invitation was a beautiful piece of work. He did not give Mr. Wheeler a definite answer but said he would communicate his re ply In a. formal letter. YAQUI WAR ENDED. Families of the Rebels Are Being Transported by the Government. Tuscon, Ariz., April 18. Advices to the Star from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mex ico, say Governor Luis Torres has set tled the Yaqui trouble in his state. The Yaqui force has been broken up and the Indians are returning to their homes. Governor Torres has adopted the policy of General Miles in the re moval of the Apaches to the Atlantic seaboard from Arizona. The governor is sending the Yaquis far into the in terior of the republic of Mexico as fast as he can gather them. Fifteen hun dred have been sent -and others will follows as fast as they are taken. The taking of the families of the renegades in the field is giving good results, as the renegades follow their families. NOT ENOUGH ROOM For Those Who Want to See McKin ley, Harrison and Roosevelt. New York, April 18. From present appearances about 20.000 persons wish to attend the national welcome meet ing of the conference of foreign mis sions Saturday evening. President Mc Kinley, Governor Roosevelt and ex President Harrison have all promised to speak and the hospitality committee of the conference is at its wits ends to provide seats for persons entitled to consideration, since the actual members of the conference will nearly fill Car negie hall. President and Mrs. McKinley and their party will not reach the city till Saturday morning. They will stay at the Hotel Manhattan. Ex-President and Mrs. Harrison are expected to reach the city tomorrow. TR OOPS EFFECTITE. Work is Resumed at the Scene of the New York Strike. Croton Landing. N. Y., April IS. In accordance with the promise made last night by Gen. Roe, in command of the troops, work was resumed today at the dam. The strikers made no opposition. About 200 men reported for duty. Of this number about fifty were stone masons while the others were laborers and men who work on the little quarry trains. None of the men who reported for duty were strikers and there still re main out between 400 and 500, mostly Italians. Of the fifty stone masons who returned to work sixteen were Italians. As the men were assembling at the works separate companies. A. and P made a demonstration on the hill. This was done to assure the strikers that the soldiers were ready for any emergency. American Countess Is Safe. San Francisco.April 18. Advices from New Y ork state that the Countess Fes tetics, formerly Miss Kllen Haggin.who was reported to have been drowned by the sinking of her husband s yacht, is in that city. She was not on the vessel at the time of tne disaster. Commercial Club Special. Cincinnati, April IS. The Commercial club has arranged for a special train to Boston for the biennial reunion in that city, June 6, of commercial clubs. This' train may join the one bearing the St. Louis club to Boston. Strikers Driven Out. Knoxville, Tenn., April 18. The striking miners at Coal creek are still out and are standing together firmly. OtRcers have served writs of disposses sion upon the strikers and their fam Hies, compelling them to vacate the houses owned by the company. Thirteen Drowned. Bingen, April IS. A boat on board of which were twenty members, of the Catholic students' association', while crossing the river Rhine yesterday from this place to Rudesheim, was capsized and thirteen of its occupants were drowned. 4,000 Deaths a Week. Simla, April 18. The deaths from the plague throughout India the past week slightly decreased in number, but the aggregate s still upwards of 4,000. "La Fiesta" opera tonight at Craw ford's opera house. See the Indian chorus of fifty people In genuine Navajo blankets. The degree team M. W. A. 2800 will give a dance at 704-706 Kansas avenue tomorrow evening. "La Fiesta" opera "tonight at Craw ford's opera house. See the Indian chorus of fifty people in genuine Navajo blankets. FEDERAL COURT MOVES. SessionsJWill Be Held in County Court House. The federal court is meeting this after noon in the court of appeals rooms at the Shawnee county court house, and will continue to meet there during the pres ent term of court, and until the addi tions to the federal building are com pleted. The big derrick, which will be used In taking down the north wall of the federal building, was raised yesterday afternoon, and it was expected that work would be gin today. Judge Hook announcea tnat another room would have to be secured at once tor the court to meet In or he would have to -take it over to Leaven worth. United States Marshal Sterne at once consulted with the county commissioners relative to the use of the appellate court room in tne court house, out i. f. Koag ers. chairman of the board, refused to al low tne room to be used for tne federal court, saying that the court could be held in representative hall in the state house. Marshal Sterne reported the matter to Major Anderson, secretary of the Com mercial club, and this morning, President Holman, Secretary Anderson, and one or two otner members ot tne ciud, went down and called on the commissioners. with the result that they granted the use of the court house to the federal court. It has been necessary to have the north windows of the federal court room this morning, and for that reason the court moved over as near the south wall as possible In trying the Swetlick case. When 'court adjourned at noon. Judge Hook announced that when it convened again, it would be in the court house. The upper corridors of the federal building have been piled full of lumber ior tne purpose ot Duiiamg iaise wans to protect the interior of the north rooms, as the walls shall be taken down, and it is expected that the work will go forward rapidly from now on. The north entrance to the building, through whicn tne mans have been taken heretofore, will be closed up, and a new entrance has been put in for the carriers and clerks to enter direct from the lobby. PARSONS CASE AMENDED. Owners of the Land Made Parties to the Suit. The motion filed by Coleman and Wil liams, of Clay Center, to amend the original petition in the Parsons asy lum injunction case was heard by Judge Hazen this morning. The attorneys for Clay Center asked to amend their petition by Insjrting the names of the owners of the property at Parsons which was deeded to the btate for the asylum site, and to make them parties to the suit. The evidence of the case is all in, and Judge Hazen has the case under advisement. Judge Hazen granted the petition and said: It seems to me that the owners of the land are necessary parties to a com plete settlement of the controversy. There can never be any substantial controversy as to the facts, but a con troversy as to the law. In order to go right to the merits and settle the dis pute, I shall permit the plaintif to amend the petition as requested." This will make no difference, in the de cision. TOPEKA'S PARKS. A Kansas City Expert "Views the Parks and Proposed Parks. Ceo. E. Kessler. superintendent and engineer of the park system at Kansas City, Mo,, was in Topeka Tuesday. He was driven around to the various plats and tracts of land, both within and out side of the city, provided or proposed for park purposes. He was greatly pleased with the situation so far as park opportunities are concerned, and thought Topeka should be congratu lated upon its resources for public pleasure grounds. He has been very successful in connection with Kansas City's parks and is' ready to give To peka suggestions and plans for the pro posed developments here. He was en thusiastic over Martin s Hill as a nat ural park. "WILL REMVOE TOLBERT For Complicity in Custom House Frauds. Washington, April 18. The president acting upon the recommendation of Secretary Gage will at once remove John R. Tolbert, collector of customs at Charleston, S. C. and will appoint Rob ert M. Wallace of Superior, S. C. This action is taken upon the recent report of government agents in which it was shown to the satisfaction of the secre tary that Tolbert and other officials and other employes of the Charleston cus tom house secreted liquor in the build ing for illegal purposes. Wallace, it is said will dismiss the deputy collector and at least one janitor, possibly others who are alleged to have a hand in the storing of the liquor. The clerks who are presumably innocent of wrong do ing will not be disturbed. Pelican is Admitted. The Pelican Insurance company, a new fire company in the Kansas insur ance field, has complied with the state laws, has paid the necessary fees and taxes, and has been authorized by the superintendent of the insurance depart ment to do business in Kansas. The Pelican was represented in the pre liminary transactions by A. D. Irving, assistant secretary. Topeka Girl's Divorce. Mrs. Joe Welsh, formerly Miss Blos som Harding of this city, has decided to sue her husband for divorce. The papers are drawn and will be filed in the district court. Mr. Welsh was in the insurance busi ness in Atchison. He is now in Ari zona. Intemperance is the ground on which the divorce will be asked. Mrs Welsh, is a niece of Dr. Eva Haraing. She is now stopping with her aunt i.i this city. The marriage took place three years ago. Plague is Stamped Out. Washington, April 18. Consul General Haywood at Honolulu has informed the state department under date of April 10 that there have been no cases or deaths from bubonic plague at that place since March 31. Sumner Reaches Malta. Washington, April 18. A tlegram was received at the war department today saving that the transport Sumner ar rived at Malta this morning in good condition. She was carrying a large number of officers and recruits to Ma nila. Throueh With the Tartar. Washington, April 18. Orders have Deen given io turn ine irauHpuna t. onH Woctiiinctor over to their Own ers as tne government nas no irascr need for their services. These vessels have been used by the .quartermaster's department in the transportation of troops and supplies between San Fran cisco and Manila. First Boat of the Season. St. Ignace. Mich., April IS. The first boat of the season, probably the Jesse Spalding, passed down through the straits of Mackinaw today. The straits are now all open. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20. 30 cents. "La Fiesta" opera tonight at Craw ford's opera house. See the Indian chorus of fifty people in genuine Navajo blankets. ITtae Fir If a good one will make you a customer of this store if you will J give us a chance we will make THAT GOOD IMPRESSION Goods always as advertised. Thursday and Friday are considered shopping X days. We have arranged some specials for those days. t is Curtain 60 pair No. 964 Lace Curtains 75o 40 pair No. 820 Lace Curtains gge Pr 35 pair No. 827 Lace Curtains $1.25 25 pair No. 8G9 Lace Curtains 1.98 Pr 25 pair odd Curtains at former price. Piece Goods Specials. 1,000 yards Rose Bud Lawn, worth 5c for 3C 1,000 yards 36-inch Percales, Bookfold, worth. 10c for 6o 500 yards 36-in. Taffeta lining, bought at a sacrifice. -5c 4 pieces Wash Silk for waist, just in, worth 50c, for 39c (io Yards Limit on all Piece Goods. You Can't We Buy h 3 I j Your Blue Stamps. TODAY'S MARKET REPORT. Chicago, April 18. WHEAT The wheat opened weak on the break in cables and the continued favorable rains i4c un der yesterday. May at 65'a66c and July at Xlysac. Trade was verv liirht. but the market reacted a little in sympathy with me nrmness developed 5n corn earlv, 31av touching 66Vc and July 67Vc. There was selling on the. buljre. small as it was, and May declined to 65Vic. July to b6T4c. New York reported the export demand a minus quantity. I.ocal receipts were 24 cars, three of contract grade. Minneapolis and JJuiutn reported IK. cars against 130 last week and 1C5 a year aero. The weekly crop bulletins were favorable to crops in tne soutnwest, but repeated reports ot de terioration in Indiana. Ohio and Michigan. The market continued quiet, closing steady VAc under yesterday, May. at 6tic, and July at 67c. Both options shortly before the close sold a shade over the final prices. Sympathy with corn seemed to be the chief sustaining factor through out. Aew York reported vo loads ol ocean freight room taken for grain. CORN-Corn was rather nervous early, but quiet. Shorts, who earned that title yesterday, covered and there was some buying by recognized bulls. Receipts were light, liiy cars here. May opened a shade down at 3Si.i'Trc, touched 3S7aC, but eased again to 38L'C July opened a shade de pressed at SiHi to 39Hc. advanced to S'. (yTfec and sold from that down to 39as'-1-:c. The buying of a heavy bull speculator proved to be the factor in corn and the market closed strong. May 125c up at 3tf1i'SJ-ic: Julv ic higher at 4M.'3-i4c. PROVISIONS The provisions market was quiet and easier, influenced by liberal hog receipts and lower prices at the yards. Commission houses were sellers of the product early. May pork opened TVic lower at $12.92 and advanced to J13.10: July 5c down at $13.10. touching $13.22t4; May lard opened 2V-C depressed at STT1; July, 21-VS7Iic under at $7.30(a7.35: touching $7.40. and May ribs began 5c down at $7.17. reaching $7.20: July 5S7c lower at $7.15,' advancing to $7.20. OATS Oats were quiet and featureless. Mav opened a shade lower at 231s'ff14c, touched 231ic and reacted to 23V4: July began the session a shade depressed at 23Vfec to 23c and advanced to 23Vc Re ceipts here were 115 cars. FLAX Cash: N. W., $1.73: S. W., $1.73; Mav, $1.72; September, $1.1S; October, $l.l:iv. RYE 544 55c. BARLEY 37i(T 44c TIMOTHY $2.40. Chicaeo Livestock Market. Chicago, April 18. CATTL13 Receipts, 14.000. Steers slow to shade lower; butch ers' stock steady. Good to prime steers, $4.905.90; poor to medium, $4.10'Q4.75: stockers and feeders. j:i.4tS4.90: cows. $1.00 f;4.50: heifers. $3.irfj4.75: canners. $2.25Ti 2 80; bulls. $2.75fj4.25; calves, $4.50fu6.75; Texas fed steers, $4.00to.25; Texas bulls, $2.Kfi3.75. HOGS Receipts today. 28,000; tomorrow, 25.000: left over. 3,077. Five cents lower; top. $5.S0. Mixed and butchers', $5.505.75: good to choice, heavy, $5. 50T;5.Sfl; rough heavy, $5.45'a5.55: light, $5.45(a-70; bulk of sales. $5.H2H'a5.75. SHEEP- Receipts. 14,000, slow easier. Lambs slow, easier. Good to choice wethers. $.nof!8.45: fair to choice mixed. $5.0fK&5.90: western sheep, $6.00(26.30; year lings, $6.0016.50: native lambs, $5.5067.40; western lambs. S6.00-ii7.40. Official receipts and shipments for yes terday: Receipts Cattle, 4,213; hogs, 12,059; sheep 13.829. Shipments Cattle. 1,797; hogs, 2,539; sheep, l,6b0 Kansas City Livestock Market. Kansas Citv. Mo.. April 18. CATTLE Receipts, 10.000: market weak, steady to strong. Native steers. $4.O0f5.55: Texas steers, $4.0"Xu5.10: Texas cows, $2.7514.00; native cows and heifers, $2.3535.10: stock ers and feeders. $3.S5ft5.50; bulls. J3.3OUi-4.0O. HOGS Receipts. 14.000. Market weak to 10 cents lower. Bulk of sales, t7,.iofi5.; heavv, $5.4515.62". packers. $5.45S5.55; mixed. J5.35Ti5.5i): light. $5.4O-'a5.50; yorkers, $5.4515.50; pigs. $4.2'a5.25. SHEEP Recpipts. 3.000. Market strong. Lambs, $4.0t7.00; muttons, $3.004i6.50. Kansas City Produce Market Kansas Citv, April 18. WHEAT May, e-c Julv. 66'-c. Cash: No. 2 hard, 62H-c; No. 3, oilHc; No. 2 red. 6Sc; No. 3, 64 67c CORN-Mav. 36c: July,. ZGc. Cash: No. 2 mixed, Ktakc; No. 2 white, 374Sc; No. 3. 37V, C. OATS No. 2 white, 26'527c. RYE No. 2. 53c HAY Choice timothy $10.00510.50: choice prairie. $7. 507. 75. BUTTER Creamery, l&gi8c; dairy, 16c EGGS Fresh, 9e. Topeka Markets Today. Topeka, April IS. COWS $2.50T3.50. STEERS $3.50-1 4.00. HEIFERS Jo-OU-fi 3.50. HOGS. LIGHT $3.00S 5.15. MEDIUM AND HEAVY $5.005.30. rJRAIN. NO. 2 WHEAT 60c. NO. 2 CORN 32c. NO. 2 OATS 23c. HAY $5.00. PRODUCE. EGGS 10 cents. CHICKENS &B6 centa. BUTTER 18 cents. Time. Match Our Millinery DISTRIBUTERS CF &ARQ-WVS, New York TJp-Town Gossip. Furnished by J. C. Goings. Commission Merchant, 112 East Fifth street, Topeka. Kan., receiver and shipper of grain. New York, April 18. Manipulation in Wall street must have an element of sur prise in order to be decidedly successful. There certainly was surprise attending the decision of the officers of the Ameri can Steel Wircv Oo.. to shut down a dozen of its mills. Manipulation, however, to be permanently successful, must have to work upon a general belief in sincer ity of motive and action. This belief is absent with regard to the bear sxecula tion now current in the Iron and Steel stocks. It was this philosophy which Wall Street yesterday indulged in, both during the hours of business and after the close of the Stock Exchange. Certain other reflections also found a price here and there among them was the thought "will there be any change in the manage ment of the American Steel Wire Co." Will this idea not be abnormal in the limit of the comments made by many per sons in the Iron and Steel Industries upon the unexpected decision to curtail pro duction, which was- officially announced by the chairman of the American Steel Wire Co. If any criticism or anger is ex cited among the stockholders of this com pany by the news of the last two days it can surely be vented in the most practic al form by demanding vociferously retire ment of any officials who may be deemed objectionable. Considering the demoraliz ation of sentiment caused by the late street strike of the managers of the com pany just referred to, the market yester day, in spite of excessive nervousness and irregularity, did not acquit itself badly. The recoveries in the iron and steel stocks may have reflected a large cover ing of short contracts put at the close of the market there was still in evidence a large borrowing demand. Such declines as took place in other parts of the indus trial list were no more than could have been looked for after the unexpected steel and w-ire episode. Of course in this life the innocent often suffers with the guilty, and because of this principle of nature, it must be admitted that specu lation in the industrials has received some set-back from the developments this week. Grain Letter. WHEAT Wheat opened at a slight de cline from yesterday's closing, but only a slight one. and showed signs of short cov ering. The market lapsed into extreme dullness, however, and eased off of its own weight. Shorts came into the mar ket around 66c for May and their pur chases steadied the market and caused a gradual advance to the close, regaining the early loss. Northwest receipts were light, only 1&7 cars. Primary receipts small and exports only moderate. Statistics are rather bearish on account of fine weather prospects and excellent condition of the growing crop. The big short inter est is a barrier to any material decline, however, but if it were not for this fact, we think the market would work lower. It must be remembered, however. that the stuff is worth the money and that there is a stability to prices and these are not panicky times. CORN Corn has turned tip again and indications point to a good advance from around present prices. The drive made yesterday shook out timid bulls and weak holders and has left the market in a good healthy condition. We believe corn is a safe purchase on soft spots. OATS Oats quiet, but firm, advancing in svmpathy with corn. PROVISIONS Provisions firm. Hogs were 5c lower at the yards and receipts overran estimates. There was a strong undertone to the market, however, and any buying advanced prices rapidly. We believe a good advance is coming in hog products, and that pork should be bought on dips with impunity. J. C. GOINGS. New York Money Market New York. April 18. MONEY Money on call nominally at 3 per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 4,i'r?5-per cent. Sterling exchange firm, with actual business in bankers' bills at $4.8714 'i 4.88 for demand, and at $4.S4ii for sixty days: posted rates. $4.84t and $4.88; commercial bills, $4.ra. SILVER Silver certificates. eOHSlc; bar silver, 59c: Mexican dollars. 4c. BONDS Government bonds strong: re funding 2s. when issued, 1"3: 2s, regis tered, W1; 3s, registered. 1094: coupon, 310; new 4s, registered. 132: coupon. 133; old 4s, registered, 114: coupon, 114; 5s, registered, 112; coupon, 113ri. Topeka Hide Market Topeka, April 18. Based on Chicago and Boston quota tions. The following are net prices paid in Topeka this week: GREEN SALT CURED 8c NO. 1 TALLOW 44 c. GREEN SALT HALF CURED 7C Sugar Market New York. April 18. SUGAR Raw, firm: refined firm. COFFEE Quiet; No. 7, Shic Market Gossip. Furnished by J. C. Goings, Commission Merchant. 112 East Fifth street, Topeka. London: Wheat, d lower, rhtaaeo: Wheat. 24 cars, graded 0; corn. 199 cars, graded 76; oats, lis cars, graded 19. Omaha: Hogs, 7,000; cattle, 2,500. Odd Lois of Corsets. Thompson's Glove Fitting, Loomer's Mode Bust, Jackson's Corset Waist, and other odd styles; good line of sizes. Every one worth, from $1.00 to $1.25. Choice while they last 50c. We carry a full line of Royal Worcester Corsets from 48oto$200 200 Summer Corsets, choice 23o 500 yards Curtain Scrim for 3)a0 600 pair Ladies Oxfords, bought last October. We can save you from 10o 25c a pair- for the Price, X We Give Both Blue and Green Stamps. Liverpool: Wheat d lower; corn lower. Duluth receipts: Wheat, 41 cars; last year, 12 cars. Minneapolis receipts: Wheat, today, 14S cars: last year, 183 cars. Chicago: Estimated receipts of hogs to morrow, 24.000. Kansas City receipts: Wheat, 23 cars, last year 2o; corn, 21 cars, last year 13; oats. 23 cars, last year 5. Liverpool cables came d lower on wheat and our markets opened slightljr lower. Markets dull and look like going some lower today. Chicago: Hogs receipts larger than es timates and prices 5c lower at the yards, but pork is strong and higher this morn ing. Believe hog products are going much nigner. Chicago: It begins to look as if the new commission rule in Chicago, charging all non-members of the board of trade a full eight on grain trades, is a dismal failure. Volume of business is going elsewhere, where country brokers get their commis sion on business, just as they did before the. new rule passed. Primarv receipts: Wheat. 308,000, last year 2T.000. Receipts corn, 662,000-laBt year. 394.0O0. Clearances: Wheat and flour.. 210.000; corn, 387,000 bushels. Closing cables were unchanged on wheat and slightly better on corn. The market braced up on this. Business dull, except in pork. Stocks are bracing up all around. Sugar taking the lead. Chicago: Corn and oats are showing considerable strength. It looks as If real izing is about over now, and if so tha market should score a good healthy ad vance. Chicago: Estimated receipts of grain tomorrow Wheat, 73 cars; corn, 2S5 cars; oats, 127 cars. Cotton Market cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, cotton closed quiet: middling upplands, 9c: middling gulf, 10c Galveston, Texas, April 18. COTTON Steadv, 9 7-16c. Liverpool, April 18. COTTON Spot cot ton, limited demand: prices lower; Ameri can middling, 5 7-16d. Puts: May wheat, 65c. Calls: May wheat, 66c Puts: May corn, 385ic Calls: May com, 39c. Curb: May wheat. 66c. Curb: May corn, SSVi'g'Vic bid. Range of Prices. Furnished by J. C. Goings, Commission Merchant, 112 East Fifth street, Topeka. Kan., receiver and shipper of grain. Chicago, April 18. Open High Low Close Yea. Article. WHEAT- April May Julv CORN April May July 7, 65 66 66?i- 67 66-65T4 66 67-i4 67 66 67 394 38 RXlA-4 391-i-li 38 39-li 3' 39- 40-Vi 39 40-V H-?4 Sept 40- 40 40 40 40 OATS April May Julv PORK April Mav July LARD April Mav Julv RIBS April Mav July 23 23- 23 23-U 23 23 23- 23 23 2-:; 23 23 in no 13 00 13 15 7 so 7 30 7 37 12 92 12 S6 13 10 12 92 13 05 .13 10 13 22 12 92 13 07 7 25 7 25 7 33 7 27 7 30 7 30-32 7 40 7 25 7 30 7 15-17 7 15 7 20 7 13 7 15-17 7 22 7 15 7 20 7 13 7 15-17 7 20 KANSAS CITY. WHEAT May Julv CORN May July 62 62 35 36 62 61 62- 62- 62 62 2 62 36 25 36 3vfii 36- 36 36V Ranges of Price on Stocks. Furnished by J. C. Goings. Commission Merchant, 112 East Fifth street, Topeka. Kan., receiver and shipper of gram New York, April 18. 1111 Stocks Op'niHIghl Low iCl'se'Yes. I I 104 I 106;iOB 1023i( 103 103 102: 103 11112, Sugar People's Gas Am. Tobacco A. S. W B. R. T. Federal Steel C. B. Q C, R. I. P. C, M. St. P. Atchison com.. Atchison pfd Manhattan 105 13 107 104 i'0; 46 74 43 46 41! 41i! 4o 73 :l 74 73 42! 43 120 125i 110'Ul 121V. 121 16 125 41 125- 126, 110V 110' 122 26i 70! So S2 59 75 58 844 135, 39 623i li'J"& 120! 26j 711! 93! 26' 2fiV 26- 70-sl 70 Ml 94. 82 I 82 59 j 58 75 i 75 57! 57 1 &5 Western 1 Union Mo. Pacific U. Pac. pfd I". Pac. com Atohison adi 60s-: 59 'I 75a. 5S' 84l 57! 841 84' M N. Y. Central.. 135 3.15; 135 135 So. Pac. pfd C. C. C C. O 62! 62i 32 I 59! 85 I C2 32 60 86 32

32 6" 87l 76 59 84 I 59 14 32 Reading pfd 59 84 76 69 S 58 13j i c. l No. Pac p. j. .87 76 76 59! 58 84l 85 58 i 5834 14 It No. Pac. com.. 69- L. N So. Railway C. G. W. 84 59 14;

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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, "WEDNESDAY. EVENING, APRIL 18, 1900. 7 31G0YRN AND WHITE. Each Fighter Declares He la -Willing to Meet the Other Again. Chicago, Apr:! IS. Terry McGovem. who was unable to put out Tommy "White in a six round bout last night, said: "I am disappointed in not get ting a knockout which to me almost seemde certain before the contest. I Five White all the credit in the world for staying the limit, as I had rji-l counted on putting him away. I gave away ten pounds to meet him and. of cours the w.-ieht counted in his favor. I thought I had him going in the first round, "but his clinching kept me from doing my most Mas i:ui.sii"t'j ;Ur nKit in manv a. Ll-... dine on anu that I I am willin. in and hugging a ml had m V n..rs:j.5red In ho i,A .i r,l nr. all the time tor clean hir,in" "thore is no doubt but 4.nui,i have nut him away to meet again and at any time or place." Tommy White said: "Terry is an aw ful hard fighter and never lets up. In the tir-r three rounds I fought purely on the defensive and kept MeGovern off as much as p..s.!ble. After a rest I am perfectly willing to meet him again." qUEEXSBERUY'S WILL. From the London Srar"! Th" will of the late Lord Queensberry it characteristic of the man. and chiefly the CodlCll. Al niV Ueaiu. lie "1 wish to be cremated and my hes nut Into the earth lnclos-d in nom- i. Mrth iii earth. a.-hes to asnes. in any iH,t most convenient I have loved. I par ticular"- request no Christian mummerw or tnmfoiU'ries to be performed over my rrave. but that I will be buried as a secu larist and an aenostie. If it will c nit-rt any one. there are plenty if thuse of mv own faith who would rw and say a few w.ml.1 of common xeix over tne spit where my ashes may lie. yueensberry, 2.; Jan., IV,';V Th.-n at a later date he added: 'Places to lav ashes: The ummit of Criftel or i',,.,.jt.rrv in I Mimf rie-hire: the end ot i(ki:tL: r.r.e new L.ocai so wr t erra bari-yfnrri. :a'ks. fttone necear;.' -r roi'i as ashes can be cirri, hands. Kailiitg t'nee where the stars shall and the sua shall paid monument or d. or processic in one person s .ires, any p!a -bed their light eh rising morn." SAP SHOTS AT HOME SEWS Dr Brown Will Kesign. Chicago, April IS The Tribune says: The U-V. C. Brown, paster of the Oreen s' f -t Congregational church, has determine! to retire from the ministry and rievote himself to literature and lecturing. This evening he will present his lesicr.ation as pastor to a m-e.ine of tlw trustees of the Green street church and insist on its being- accept, d. Members of Dr. Brown's church de clared the congregation would use every means to induce their pastor to with draw his resignation. Dr. Brown came to this city from San Francisco. Baptist Woman at Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls. S. P.. April 13. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Women's Raotist Foreign Missionary society of the'west convened here Tues day afternoon. Three hundred u -de-Kates were present from twenty-three states. The real work of the convention will be;m today. To Occupy Wheelera Seat. Huntsvi'Ie. Ala.. C!n. Jos. Wheeler, of the Eighth congressional district, has requested Governor Johnston to call a special election to fin the vacancy cause by his resignation as a member of congress. An Inevitable Conclusion. St' ar-Here's a nice letter fGr a man to receive! The scoundrel who wrote it calls nie a. blithering Idiot! Teeple What s his name? "That's just what I'd like to find out; but there's no signature." "Don't you recognize the writing? It must be somebody who knows you." Life. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, o, 30 cents. "La Fiesta" opera tonight at Craw ford opera house. See the Indian chorus of fifty people in genuine Navajo blankets. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free. Friday night. Prices 10. 30 cents. WE WASH Carpets, Art Squares and Blankets. Lace Curtains Carefully Done. Topeka Laundry Go. CO-OPERATIVE.) Plione 153 Mil tS mm Thursday is Arbor Day. The baseball season opens Thursday. Dr. Munn was in Oskaloosa Tuesday. New ice wagons are appearing every day. The nurserymen are elated over the rain. Mrs. Ida Fleming went to Woodson, Illinois, yesterday. The state board of railroad assessors begin work tomorrow. The Populist Flambeau club will meet tonight at Weber's hall. General Manager Mudge of the Santa Fe is in Kansas City. Peter Peterson left for Walla Walla, Washington, Wednesday. General Passenger Agent Black of the Santa Fe is in Chicago. William Martindaie of Emporia re turned home yesterday. Marshall's band will give a concert at the Turner gardens tonight. The Washburn seniors are preparing to issue an annual this year. John Madden of Emporia was doing business in Topeka yesterday. P'red Robbins is in Kansas City to see Henry Irving and Ellen Terry. The new beer wagon, as well as the old ones, is making regular trips. F. E. Paugh of the Topeka asylum force is visiting bis home at Sedgwick. R G. McKinney, a reporter on the Capital, has gone to Kansas City to worK. The new uniforms for Marshall's band may be here in time for Decoration Day. Kenry Peerman, who spent Easter at his home in Ottawa, has returned to the city Lafe R. Allen, general manager of the us egaa Daily optic, is visiting in To- peKa. The flower beds in the state house grounds are being carefully tended now. Mrs. Small and Mrs. Norton made the high scores at the Ladies' Whist club last night. J. B. Reese, traveling passenger agent for the Union Pacific, was in the city yesterday. The bad weather of yesterdav was probably the shadow of that Colorado snow., storm. A treet scraper is at work on the block between First and Second streets on Madison. James Lynch left Wednesday over the Rock Island en route to Spokane, Washington. A petition is being circulated to pave Tyler street from Sixth, avenue to Fourth street. Carter Wilder of Kansas City will at tend th Informal club's last party Fri day evening. The enlarged Elks' quarters will be formally opened next month. A recep tion will be given. The Owl club, Topeka's colored "400" organization, gave a ball at Metropoli tan hall last night. A large number of Washburn boys will go to the mountains this summer and sell stereoscopic views. Will Jackson, a colored boy, broke his wrist by falling from a horse near the reform school yesterday. Dr. J. T. McFarland will deliver the annual address this year before the high school graduating class. A marriage license was granted yes terday by Judge Dolman to Francis W. Manley and Pearl M. Skinner. Harry Safford will probably be the biggest" man in. the next house of rep resentatives if he is elected. The city library is closed on account of the force of -workmen who are mak ing the improvements in the building. Charles Patrick left Tuesday after noon for the east. He intends to visit the Paris exposition before returning. Commissioner of Elections Tount has ordered hi3 sample voting machines and expects to have them here in a short time. Katie M. Teat, colored, was convicted of arson in the city court Tuesday and Dound over ror trial in the district court. Chaplain Schiieman, of the Twentieth Kansas, will deliver his lecture on the Philippines in the First Baptist church on April 23. The annual declamation contest at V ashbui'n, college will be held on May 22, and the spring oratorical contest wiil follow on May 26. Fred Colver had a part in the Los Angeles production of "La Fiesta de San Xavier." He will take the same part in the production here. "The Geological Story of Kansas." is the latest number of the Twentieth Century classes. L. C. Wooster of the state normal is the author. Mrs. A. L. Thorpe, who has been spending the winter in southern Cali fornia and New Mexico, returned to her home in this city Monday. L. E. Wehe has a hen's egg upon the end of which thej-e is a perfect "C," beautifully embossed upon the shelL He owns the hen which laid the egg. Cherry trees are beginning to blossom. People were glad to see the spring weather again today, although they had been wanting rain for a week before. The street car company might, to a good advantage, repair a switch at Tenth and Topeka avenue, the condi tion which derails cars almost daily. AI Hulett, who has been clerking for D. J. Greenwald for a number of vears. i will engage in business for himself at 1 Oliver City. New Mexico, in the. neat- iuture. J. P.. Marshall has received a fine silver-mounted cane from George Allen. meriy a member of Marshall's band. EUSIE IN INDIANAPOLIS. Called From New York to Adjust Hia Mother's Estate- Indianapolis, Ind.. April IS Amos Rusie arrived here last night. He em phatically denied the report telegraphed here from New York saying that he had quit the New York baseball club for good. Kusie says that he will return to New York Thursday, and expects to play the season out. He says that his visit here was made necessary by the adjustment or his dead mottoer s estate. CONTRADICTORY REPORTS Come From Southern. Train Officials and Telegraph Operators. Atlanta, Ga., April IS. Contradictory reports regarding the strike of the tel egraphers on the Southern railway con- have recourse to evidence of that des- JUDGMENT REVERSED In a Suit For label Against the Yolks Zeitung. New York, April IS. The Socialistic Co-operative association, publisher of the New York Volks Zeitung, has se cured from the appellate term of the supreme court a reversal of the judg ment awarded against it to Samuel Prince, a labor leader who claimed to be damaged by the publication in the Volks Zeitung of an alleged libelous let ter addressed to the members of the Cigarmakers' International union. In this letter his manner of conducting business was criticized, and he was called a "tenement house boss" and a "miserable scab." Justice Beekman of the appellate tribunal referred to the fact that testimony was given on the trial as to the significance of the word "scab" as indicating a person who was on outcast to be shunned by his fel lows. It was unnecessary, he said, to tinued today to emanate from his head quarters of President Powell, of the Or der of Railway Telegraphers and from the railroad officials. Mr. Powell said today that freight trarBc on the Southern is paralyzed de spite the reports of the Southern rail way to the contrary. The railroad offi cials, say they are operating their trains as heretofore. President Powell said that through bis attorney he would file a suit against the Southern railway for $50,000 dam ages on account of an article appearing in a local newspaper of the 18th at tempting to brand him as a criminal. Out of 69 operators on the Asheville cription. The term was one of ancient origin in its application to persons of ill repute, meaning "paltry or shabby fel low." It was entirety free from doubt, the court said, that the publication was libelous per se. The reversal was or dered, mainly, because of the improper admission in evidence on the part of -jituiuoo tj jo uodaa au.1 jo jjjiutBid aqi tee favorable to him in reference to cer tain charges. It was also held that the court's instruction to the jury that even though they should be satisfied from the proof that there was no actual malice, and that the libel was not published wantonly or recklessly without due in quiry, they might stiil award punitive SHORTEST LINE. COLORADO FLYER Gasoline Stoves, Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezers, and Hammocks At Lowest Prices, fo but now in Cuba. The cane is made from V u UtiU V OOO. Father Francis Lee, chaplain at St. John s hospital in Leavenworth, who died Monday, was at one time assist ant pastor of the Church of the As sumption in this city. A large pile of dead grass which was raced of the state house grounds some time ago still continues to ornament the walk directly in front cf the north entrance to the capitol building. The city of Washington, D. C, will ask for the 1S01 meeting of the National Centerence of Charities and Corrections at the meeting in Topeka next month It is said that J3,c0 has been subscribed by that city fur the conference in case it goes there. Ed B. Jones of Holton was in Topeka v ednesday. Mr. Jones is a candidate for the position of department com mander of the G. A. II. While in To peka he was making arrangements for tne annual G. A. R. encampment which will be held at Holton from May 9 to 11 inclusive. Only a Few Left "In His Steps." "Crucifixion of Philip Strong" and "Robert Hardy," 5c, Ben nett's book store. T. J. Coashlin Hardware Co. 702 Kansas Avenue. scrofula, salt rheum. ervsipela3 and other distressing eruptive diseases yield quickly and permanently to the elens mg. purifying power of Burdock Blood Bitters. v ;-o:. o.;--;.:o:.,, s. r-'-y;

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j DOCTORS BANQUET. The Eighteenth Annual of Chicago College. Chicago, April IS. The eighteenth an nual banquet of the College of Phy sicians and Surgeons at the Auditorium last night was for the first time a Uni versity of Illinois event. Three hundred of the members of the graduating class, alumni and faculty were present. Dr. Frank B. Earle presided. President Andrew S. Draper, of the University of Illinois, responded to the toast "Our Adopted Child." James H. Eckels, the former comptroller of the currency, one of the guests of the evening, answered to the toast "What the University Should do for the State." Mr. Eckels stated that while citizens were prone to complain against tax burdens, taxes assessed for educational purposes were paid without complaint. The people. said Mr. Eckels, might criticise the manner in which educational funds were expended and question whether they were spent in a manner to ac complish the most good, but the neces sity of increased expenditure for edu cational purposes was never questioned. Mr. Eckels also declared that it was the duty of a governor to be more mindful of the needs and care of the state in stitutions than of partisan advantages. Judge Elbridge Hanecy, a guberna torial candidate, in his address said that the state should have upon its statutes a law which should secure a fixed income to the state university, and not compel the maintenance of a lobby to secure the necessary appropri ation for the needs of the institution Prof. Victor C. Vaughan. dead of the medical school of the University of Michigan, answered to the toast "Our Sister Institutions. Professor Vaughan referred to the alarming figures of mortality from con sumption and typhoid in the United States, and he advocated the extension of medical knowledge in the interest of the human race. He declared that Chicago should have a great municipal laboratory, such as exists in Berlin, and urged better sanitary surroundings tor Chicago s squalid districts. The other toasts were: "Co-educa tion." Dr. Sarah Hackett Stevenson; "The Old Doctor and the New," Rev. Frank DeWitt Talmage. FINLEY WILL RET URN Late Portrait of Judge Taft, President of the Philippine Commission, Sailed Yesterday on the Transport Hancock for Manila. division 23 are said to have gone out. Trains are declared to be running on time but there has been considerable wire cutting and arrests for this offense are threatened. On the Knoxville di vision the operators claim to have 56 men out but Superintendent Ewing says all important places have been filled and traffic is not suffering. THE WOMEN WADED TOO. Hard Luck of a Water Bound Miss issippi Train Party. Meridian. Miss., April 18. The pas sengers and crew of the west bound Al abama Vicksburg train were rescued Tuesday afternoon but the engine, coaches and one rescuing train had to be abandoned. The rescued passengers were compelled to debark. wade in three feet of water half a mile and cross Ok itibbe river trestle, the foundations of which had been swept away. Only sus pended rails and cross ties afforded a foothold. There were several ladies in the party but the dangerous trip was made without mishap. A second special brought the party to this city. With the exception of the Mobile Ohio, north, 11 traffic remains suspended. damages, was improperly prejudicial to tne defendant. The exception to this charge was held, however, not to have been sufficiently definite in its nature to properly advise the court of the insuffi ciency or error in the charge upon this question. But Is Opposed to Being Shut TJp in Jail. Indianapolis, April IS. Charles Fin ley ex-secretary of the state of Ken tucky who has been in this city for sev eral weeks and has been notified of the indictment that has been returned against him and other Kentucky Re publicans, was called upon today by Kentucky Republicans who are in this city. "I intend to return to Kentucky and face the indictment against me," he said today. "My mind has not been changed by the news of the indictment I have all along intended to go back to my state. I cannot say just when I shall go, but probably not until the time for the trial on the indictment, for I am not willing to go back and be thrown into jail. When the time for the trial comes, however, I shall go to Ken tucky and defend myself against the unjust charges they have brought against me. Mr. Finley said further that he had no doubt that he would have been thrown into jail like Powers and Davis were in Lexington, had it not been simply by chance. private interests had brought nim into Indiana. Mr. Finley declined to say whether he expected Governor Beckham would make another attempt to remove him from Indiana by requisition. Late Spring Affects Trade. Chicago.April 18. Twenty out of town sash and door manufacturers held a se cret meeting at the Grand Pacific last night at which trade conditions were discussed. It was said that the present dullness in the trade exists because of the lateness of the spring and chiefly oecause or tne present laDor war in building circles. As a result of the meeting it is said that present prices will be maintained. WASTED To quote special freight rates on nousenoid goods tLouu pounas or over) either to or from Topeka. Cars go ing soon to Los Angeles and St. PauL Merchants' Transfer and Storage Co.. C. D. Skinner. Merchants Transfer Stor age Co., 123 E. 6th St. Tel. 1m. WANTED You to know that the Imported French Coach Horse, FREYCINF.T NO. 23. Will stand at the Fair Grounds Fridays and Saturdays. Season of 1X- J. VV. Sheldon. FOS SALE REAL ESTATE. MUST SELL AT ONCE a room cottage, lvi lots, at No. 1116 Ty ler, must sell at once. .No. 312 Topeka ave., 8 rooms, modern. Come and make us an offer on either of abova properties they must go at soma price. PAINE THOMPSON, 627 Kansas avenue. WANTED House, May 1st, about 7 rooms, modern, neax 9th and Monroe preferred. Address A. C. Elder, 611 Kan sas ave. WANTED Lace curtains and portieres to clean. Mrs. osdicK, J5 Qumcy st. FOR SALE Clay t-. near 18th st. ear. brick walks, rooms, jrood reoair. I1 lots. Make an offer. Owner must sell at once Can place longage or k"J.'JU. Van Buren, near 19th, 4 rooms, 1H lots. rn, well, chicken house, rent per irnth. tsxX). Terms easy. TOPEKA REALTY CO.. 5"4 Kan Ave. H. MACFEBRAX, Mr. FOSDICK'S HARMOLA CARPET AND Lace Cleaning works. 908 Kansas ave.. first building south of Copeland hotel. f none, &o. J. H. Fosdick, carpets. Miss Jennie Fosdick, lace. WANTED Gas or gasoline stoves clean ed and repaired: improved new Durners fitted to any frame. Gasoline stoves changed for gas. MUlL, 51UVE KErAlK U., Tel. 313. 116 East Eighth st. FOS SZST-SOGH3. FOR RENT One elegantly furnished south room, with board, at 22 E. 6th st. FOR SALE room house. 3 lots. well, cistern, car line, one block. $1,000, $luo cash, balance 50 cents per day. 7 room house. 3 lots. well, cistern, barn. $1,500, J200 cash, balance 50 cents per day. 7 room house, cistern, barn. 3 lots. $1"0 cash, balance 50 cents per day. room house, 3 lots. well, cistern, Jl.ZW, v cash, balance oO cents per day. 7 room house. 2 lots. well. stabl. Auburndale, Jl.uuO, $100 cash, balance aoc per day. s room nouse, Barn, sewer, cistern. Datn, rents at $2- Price $3, SCO, $5o0 cash, bal ance $1.00 per day. room nouse. li lots. Darn. i.uu. iuu cash, balance 30 cents per day. fclOTJl i at &CtJl-L, 615 Kansas Avenue. FOR RENT Three first floor unfurnished rooms. 323 E. Sth st. FOR RENT Three furnished rooms for housekeeping, first floor. 711 Quincy st. FOR RENT Nice street. rooms. 500 Polk FOR RENT 100 foot store building, with basement. 831 Kansas avenue, $b0 per month. ill be vacant May lo. Airs. at. E. Sterne, 834 Kansas ave. FOR RENT Hall 100x25 feet, at 210 West Sixth st.. suitable for lodge purposes. Apply 415 Topeka ave. Tel. 718. FOR RENT Five modern rooms, un- tp'r5 ce'Iar. $10.00. 313 East 11th st. Ap ply 219 N. Branner. east ol snops. FOR RENT Three unfurnished rooms, Northeast corner Ninth and Quincy. FOR RENT Newly furnished rooms. 519 van suren st. FOR RENT Furnished rooms and good board, 13.00 per week, 411 East 7tn st. FOR RENT Furnished or unfurnished rooms. 301 West Twelfth st. FOR RENT Furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 431 Quincy. FOR RENT Eight room house on Han cock street, suitable for two families, $12.0u. Enquire 2016 Clay st. FOR RENT On Polk st.. close in. room cottage, to a small family. Fred C. Slater, 615 Kansas ave. FOR RENT 1310 Topeka ave.. 7 rooms fine location, clean, pretty new paper. water in house. Airs. N. 1. Adams, ldo Topeka ave. FOR RENT A 5-room house. 1035 Clay st. Inquire at FOR RENT Six room brick house. 331 Van Buren. Enquire 335 Van Buren st. NO ALARM FELT. WHITE SLAVES Prof. Field's worm powders sold by druggists in every state in the Union. TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL 30 cents Per mouth, by mail. Escape From Their Masters at San Francisco. San Francisco, April IS. The steam er Doric was to have had among her passengers 26 contract laborers when she sailed for the Orient. The men are Australians and came to the United States under contract to work in the Hawaiian cane fields. When they reached here they learned what they would have to do in the islands, and all made a break for liberty. Eleven of them are still at large. The other 15 are looked up in the forepeak of the ship with a strong guard over them. The Southern Pacific officers are now on the trail of the escapes and if they are caught they will be sent to Honolulu on the next steamer. Racing at Aqueduct. New York, April 18. Results at Aque duct: First Five and a half furlongs, sell ing: Brisk won; Sparrowwing, second; Robert Metcalf, third. Time, 1:10 2-5. Second Four and a half furlongs, selling: Ashes won; William Ack, sec ond; Remsen, third. Time, :58. Third About seven furlongs, selling: First Whip won: Gold Lack, second; Lindu, third. Time, 1:28 2-5. Fourth One mile and seventy yards, selling: Hold Up won; Trumpet, sec ond: Tony Honig, third. Time, 1:49 4-5. Fifth Six furlongs, selling: Cupidity won; Jamaica, second; Insurrection, third. Time. 1:17. Sixth Four and a half furlongs: Gracious won; Connie, second; Horsa, third. Time, :58. Heavy Losses of Live Stock. Denver. April 18. Reports received here from the grazing regions indicate that heavy losses of live stock will re suit from the prolonged rain and snow storm. State Senator Earela says that the losses of sheep in the vicinity of Trinidad aggregate not less than 20,000 head. TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL 30 cents per month, by mall. England Thinks Russia Isn't Ready to Advance on India. New Tork,April 18. A dispatch to the Tribune from London says: The vacuum created by the shrinkage of war news is filled with dispatches far afield and with political rumors and gossip. The Times publishes the text of a letter from the Amerr of Afghanistan commenting upon British indifference to Russian aggression and conveying the significant hint to the Indian gov ernment that the present is the time for deed3, not for talk. The thoroughly en tertained opinion in diplomatic circles is that Russia will not take advantages of the British situation in South Africa, but will wait until the end of war or until the time comes for the division of Portuguese territory in South Africa between Germany and England. Rus sia will, then offset the British and Ger man gains in this territory by ordering an advance on Herat and by strength ening her grip upon Persia, Berlin dispatches disclose the unwil lingness of the German government to receive the Boer peace delegates. There is an interesting political rumor relating to a charge in the liberal lead ership. It is stated that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman has decided to withdraw in favor of Sir Edward Grey and that secret arrangements have been made fcr a liberal dinner on May 2, the day when Lord Rosebery will be the chief speaker at the Australian federa tion luncheon and that there will be a conference with all the leading men of the party present except Sir William Harcourt and John Morley. A rumor that the invitations to this dinner have been issued by Lord Rosebery. Sir Hen ry Campbell-Bannerman arid Sir Ed ward Grey is not confirmed and the uoeral leadership has not yet been into tne lottery politics. Sir Ed rfj f! Eel iD MISCELLAAEOIS IDS. WANTED HELP. WANTED Position by competent office man: nineteen years In last position. Address D. I., care State Journal. WANTED Position as nurse girl, or to assist with house work. Call or address 341 Shawnee ave., Potwin. WANTED House-cleajiing, by a middle aged man; good worker. H. G care Journal. WANTED Position in city by Address M. C. P., care Journal. barber. V ANTED-r-By young woman, place as dish-washer in hotel or restaurant. Call or address 436 Branner st. ArrEJj Employment of nnv UnH h good steady man. Address T. J. F., care WANTED Situation as drv goods clerk, 12 years' experience. Address F. M., care Journal. WANTED Work that she can earn a liv. ing by a woman with two little chil dren to support, j. v. B., care Journal. WANTED Sewing by a good seamstress. Aaaress a. it., care Journal. fluns ward Grey is a thorough-going radical on domestic questions as well as a lib eral imperialist of the Rosebery type. MRS. CANNON'S RING Found by a Boy After Having Been Last For Thirty Years. Tuscola, 111.. April IS. The wedding ring which Congressman J. G. Cannon gave to his bride here in 1562 was found by a small boy who was digging in a dust heap in this city. The ring, a plain gold band, had been lost for thirty years. It was thrown out of the ground by some workmen who were dicing in a ditch in the rear of the First National bank. It bears this in scription: "J. G. Cannon to Man-. January 6, 12." W. A. Wallace, president of the bank, bought the ring from the boy for $1, and will send it to Mr. Cannon. Fire Started in the Cellar. New York. April IS. Fire today dam aged the mattress and iron bed factory of Chai'ies H. Rogers Co. The fire was discovered in the cellar near the engine room by Charles Scaies. a boy employe, who ran up to the third floor where there were thirty girls at work and told them to escape. The girls left the building quietly and safely. WANTED Nursing: have good reference. tau or aaaress, izba juuivane st, Topeka. "WANTED MALE HELP. ACTIVE MAN to deliver and collect for manufacturing house, with over $250,000 capital; $y a year and exoenses guaran teed: experience not necessary. Address .anuiacturer, tr. u. liox, 1027, Philadel phia. Fa, WANTEDPXMALEHELP w ajs l'tu iiiauie agei lierman woman for housekeeper. Must be good cook. Bex 8S1 N. Topeka. WANTED Kitchen girt at once. South east corner jiagntn and Quincy sts. BUSINESS CHANCES. GOLD MINING STOCK, 20,000 non-assessable shares in the Nancy Helen and Sunflower Co., Cripple Creek gold mines, for sale at 3 cents share, if taken at once: need money. A splendid chance for a good investment. Best of references from To peka merchants. Address for information C. E., Journal orfiee. WANTED SALESMEN. saTemenwantetCf berry: propagates from tips; does not sprout all over farm like old kinds: full line of fruit and ornamental trees: outfit free: pay weekly. Lawrence Nursery Co. Lawrence. Kan. WANTED Salesmen to sell our full line of choice nursery stock. We give a printed guarantee that stock will be true to name. Write to Mount Hope Nurseries, Lawrence, Kansas. FOE, SALE MISCELLANEOL'a FOR SALE Cheap Old lumber, suitable for a small barn or stable. Jas. F. Grif fin, 15 Real Estate Building. FOR SALE One dark two-year-old Jer sey heifer. lo2t North Monroe st. FOR SALE A fine upright piano; cost $350; our price $ii'b. PAYNE THOMPSON. 627 Kansas avenue. FOR SALE A No. 1 Studebaker wagon. 215 W. Fourth st. FOR SALE First class chair swing. West Fourth st. 215 FOR SALE Household furniture. Madison st. 119 FOR SALE Gentle driving and work horse city broke; price, $40.00. TopeK: Laundry Co. FOR SALE Nearly new trap, cheap. In quire au ryier su FOR SALE Horse, good eentle driver also buggy and harness. Strauss, 413 Kansas avenue. FOR SALE Broom corn seed, cane, kaffir corn, mlllett. clover, timothy, allaira. Knrurkv blue crass, orchard grass. Eng. lih hliie erasB. red tOD. A full line of field and garden seeds, all choice and iresn. ALEXANDER A- GOODFELLUW 119 E. 6th St., Topeka, Kan. FOR SALF Guitar and lady s bicycle. 704 West Eighth st. FOR SALE Early Ohio potatoes, first year from the north, aoc per du., at cei TO- IV W W 1 1- tar. lUXO V trSLClll Lc, a. v, o nu. MISCELLANEOUS. "KTVTi TRADB- .1. acr house, barn, cistern, wen. ituil, fcnreil. 8 miles of Topeka, $1,200.00. Will trade for Topeka property. TOPEKA REALTY CO.. 534 Kan. Ave. 1 1. aiALJr t,ltA., aigr. RENOVATED. OLD MAT tresses made over as good as new. Work guaranteed. T. VV. wcKett, aiattress i-ac tory. Hi r-asi r ounu b-l. SEE L'S before you buy your se3 Alexander Goodfellow, 119 East 6th. t?txatcr in fnr K rnt at. drufferista. The" banish pain and prolong life. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter one will do you goec. STALLS IN GOOD BARN FCR RKN at 421 Quincy street.. MUSIC. MRS. C. M. SMILEY, Teacher of Piano and Stringed Instruments. A 45 minutes lesson for 2S cents. Guides free. 620 Kan sas ave. STORAGE. wcri-m 1VT5' TRANTER A. STORAG Co.. packs, ships and stores household goods. lt-L i&O. ciareuco online, 6th st. LOST AND FOUND. LOST Knight Templar watch charm probably on North Topeka avenue. Leave at 1401 N. Topeka avenue. J. D. Graham. LOST Onal nln. set with diamonds. Re ward for information or return to Jas. B. Haydens, 727 Kansas ave. LOST Last month. ing $35.00 in bills, to Journal office. 1 bill book contain Reward for return PHTSICIAN AND SUKSEONa. CHARLES C. BRADLEY, M. D. Phone 678. Office ana residence. ia nas. Ave. Henry W. Roby. M. D.. 730 Kansas Avenue. Residence. Twenty. first st. and Kansas ave. Topeka, Kan. L. A. EPE'S. M. D. OFFICE and residence corner Gordon St.. and Central ave.. North Topeka. 'Phono $14. Uses the Brinkerhoff system of rectal treatment, a successful and painless treat ment lor piles, fistula, fishure. ulceration. tc IDA r-. BARNES. M. D. Office 732 Kansas ave. Residence Thir. eeiiln and Clay. Office hours: 3 a. no., to II a., m.. and s d. m.. to a. m. Telephone 514 residence and 16 office. F. H. MARTIN, M. D., 4H KANSA3 avenue, over Wallace's drug store. Phone: 476, residence, 63a office. DR. EVA HARDING, Homeopathist. S2J Kansas ave. leiepnone uz. E. SHELDON. M. D. Sureerv and diseases ot women, w.tn private hospital. Office No. 720 Kan. ave. STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS. THE J. C. DARLING CO.. 7?4 Kan. Ave. Rubber stamps, brass and aluminum trads checks. Prices low. Catalogue free. Tel. 292. OSTEOPATHIST. STEPHEN C. WOODHVLL. 1st. Hours: z-j: lnura., Av. Osteopath. 9-12. 627 Ks. PAVING. THE OFFICE of the Capital City Vitrified Brick and Favmg Co.. naa Deen removed to IIS West Eighth street. WATCHES cleaned, 75c: clocks, 50c: main springs, .oc: crystals, lw. i;asn paia tor old gold or silver. All work guaranteed. Old jewelry exchanged for new. If hard up, see Uncle Sam, 512 Kansas avenue. BICYCLES. U. S. CYCLE CO., 118 E. Sth St. National and Union Dlcycies. tounaries, repairs. TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 W. 8th St. Bicycles and sundries; Dteycies ana tan deals for rent: repairing of all kinds. ATTORN ETS-AT-LA W. CLAD HAMILTON. Lawyer. Central National tianK otag., lopena, mums. MILTON BROWN, lawyer. Practice In all state and federal courts, suite 41. craw ford bldg. Topeka, Kan. EDUCATIONAL. FRENCH AND GERMAN Taught either in class or private, terms reasonable. Mrs. Hannah Kial berg. 316 Harrison st. JSPECIALSrS DR. C. H. GUIBOR. Diseases of the Nose. inroax ana i.un3. w zuuiaiui cuu JEWELEBA JAMES B. HAYDEN. Jeweler and Opti cian. Complete stocK 01 watcnee. dia monds, silverware, etc.. Eyes examined and spectacles properly fitted. MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS. lIATTRESEs'ATDPRr made to order for Wooden or Iron Beds. Cots or Cribs. Excelsior.- Husk. Cellulose. Cotton, Wool or Hair Mattresses. We ren ovate feathers and warrant satisfaction in every particular. We also buy feath ers and make beds and pillows to order. Write for prices and description. Call or send vour order to D. Q. D1VEN, Furni ture Dealer, 31$ Kansas ave. LEGAL. (First published in Topeka State Journal April 17, 1900.) To Whom It May Concern. MONET. LOANS on pianos, typewriters, bicycles. guns, watches, diamonds and any per sonal property. L. Biscoe. 523 Kansas ave. BOILER REPAIRS. THOS. RILEY, STEAM BOILERS OF all kinds repaired. 2ia Madison IL TeL 164. FLORISTS. MRS. J. R. HAGUE, Florist, successor to R. J. Groves. S17 Kansas ave. Phone 603. CUT FLOWERS and floral designs at Hayes'. 137 West Eighth su 'Phone 6$a. Notice is hereby given that the onder signed, having been duly appointed by the mayor and council of the city of To peka. -to assess the damages caused by opening and extending Kistler street, a proposed by Ordinance No. 2134. approved March 14. 1900, and will meet as such ap praisers on April 30th. lftoo. at 9 o'clock a. m- on Monroe street, at the intersection of Kistler street, to ascertain the actual value of the land proposed to be taken without reference to the projected im provement, and the actual damage done to the property thereby, and assess tha benefits derived, by opening and extend ing said street, against each particular piece of land in the following described benefit district created by said ordinance: Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Kansas avenue with the north line of right-of-way of the Union Pacific Railway; thence northerly, along the center line of Kansas avenue, to tha intersection of Kansas and Central ave nues and Gordon street: thence north along the center line of Central avenue t a point opposite the alley between Pool addition and Holzel's sub-division; thenca easterly along the center line of said ai lev 30 feet to where the alley turns northerly, parallel with Kansas avenue; thence northerly along center of said al lev to the center of Kious street: thence ea'sterlv along the center of Kious street to the' center of Kansas avenue; thence northerlv. along the center line of Kansas avenue "to the boundary line of the city of Topeka: thence easterly and southerly along said boundary line to its Intersec tion with the west boundary of tne nsht-f-way of the A. T. S. F. Ry.: thence southerly along said boundary to its in tersection with the western boundary of the right-of-wav of the Union Pacir.c rail way thence southerly and westerly alona 8aid boundary to L. T. G AGE. R. M. SPIVEY. Appraisers. Topeka, F?" April II, iiMU

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0 TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, APREL 18, 1900. Vc)DIlV GOODS VJ3a 613-615 HANS. AVE. short fly front Jackets- $IO.OO Tailor Suits Black and Navy Cheviot Suits Box Plait skirt. Black, Tan, Brown. Wine and Navy VENETIAN CLOTH SUITS, very short, double-breasted, tight fitting Jackets, plain box plaited skirt. Brown and Blue Mixtures and Light Grey HOMESPUN SUITS, Eton Jacket, half fitting, velvet collar, with plain tailor skirt. A fine line of Spring Jackets, $5.00 to $15.00. Separate Rainy Day and Walking Skirts in Blues, Grays, Tans Skirts. and Oxfords, $5.00 to $10.00. Homespun Skirts, Applique front, box back, $3.98. Skirts in Black Castor, Blue and Oxford. $5.00. Black Cheviot Camel Hair Skirts with plain or applique front, $6.00 to $15.00. r 11.1 fl i 1 CL' i 'it. f' i. f a. f croaacioin, v-ne vioi ana vrepun ja.iru wuu ovcrsitiri ana iwcivc Trr.- J l.;..J till 1J J M R Black Taffeta Skirts from $8.00 to $1 8.00. Dpadv Mride Good Print Wraooers in new and orettv oa.tterns Wrappers. we mae t"mmed collar, yoke and sleeves, 14 inch flounce, 75c. Ladies' well made Wrappers in China Blues, Greys, black and white ruffle over shoulder, braid trimmed, deep ruffle, $1.00. Fancv patterns in nice material, New Blues, and other colors, yoke .4-1;-4 TirJtfi nlain hands and braid, deeo flounce $1.2.V n.fc.. 1 r -r Big line of Blues, Blacks, Greys, with fancy braided yoke, deep flounce, $1.50. Percale Wrappers, Blues. Navy and White, Red and White: Black and White, trimmed in insertion and embroidery to match, full width skirt, deep flounce, $1.95. A fine line of Light Wrappers at 75c to $2.50. Wash We have the correct line of Waists, made up in the most Waists. approved styles of the proper Fabrics, Patterns and colors to suit alL You will say our $1 waist is unusually good for the price the others are equally cheap, all prices, 75c to $3.75. See our four window displays of Waists, Suits, Knit Underwear and $1.00 Muslin Gowns. 29c sale of Odd Length Crash. Odd half dozen Napkins. 50c for 6. USE STANDARD PATTERNS. TO SEIZESMYRNA Plan Proposed For Collecting Debt From Turkey. AN OLD PROMISE Is Recalled by the Carpet Weaveis of April IS. The Power Ixiom Ingrain Carpet "Weavers' Protec tive association, of Philadelphia after -working under an old scale of prices for live years has asked the manufacturers for a 7 per cent average increase in Mages, which was promised "when trade shall warrant it." A joint meeting will be held on Sat urday night at which the request will be discussed. There are 3.200 power looms in the city, and two-thirds of them are "muiklaiid looms." It Is thought the demand of the weavers will be granted, because at the present time they can only make $10 to $11 a week working full time. SUSPENSION WAS SHORT. "Wire Mills at Pittsburg Resume Oper ation. Pittsburg, April 18. Suspension of the wire mills of he American Steel Wire company in this district over which there was much anxiety, has been brief. The wire departments of the works are operating again while the nail mills will lirobahly be idle for some time. Orders have been issued for the resumption of the Ninth street Braddock wire plant. All the wire drawing and rod depart ments are to begin at once. The nail mill is not expected to re pume for several weeks, as it is claimed ihe nail market is stagnant. The Ran kin mill will not close. It is reported at Braddock that the other mills would resume in a short time. HILL, MURPHY AND CR0KER Probably "Will Be Delegates to Kansas City. New York, April 18. The Democratic state committee will meet at the Hoff man house Friday for the purpose of calling the Democratic state conven tion to name delegates to the national convention which will meet at Kansas City, July 4. The impression prevails that the state convention will be held in Albany some time during the latter part of next month or early in June. There is however some talk of the con vention being held either in this city or Syracuse. Much speculation is being indulged in as to who will be the delegates at large to the Kansas City convention. There seems to be no doubt that ex-Senators David B. Hill and Edward Murphy will go to the convention. The other two delegates will probably come from New York and Kings counties. It is said that if Richard Croker returns from Europe in time he will be selected, and that the Kings county representative will be any man named by Hugh Mc Laughlin. Mr. McLaughlin's health is not very good, and he may not be able to attend the convention himself. New York, April 18. A special to the Tribune from "Washington says: The U. S. charge d'affaires at Con stantinople will be directed to inform the sultan that this government must insist upon the payment without further delay of the $100,000 Indemnity for out rages on American missionaries and destruction of their property, unless prompt action on the sultan's part an ticipates the ultimatum and the debt is discharged before a resort Is made "to drastic measures. Several courses have been urged on the president for collection of $100,000 indemnity which Is admitted by the sul tan to be due to the American mission aries. Consideration has been given to a proposition to seize the port of Smyrna and administer its customs rev enues until the judgment and the ex penses of collection are cancelled. This course has not been wholly abandoned in the remote contingency that satisfac tion is indefinitely delayed. It involves serious complications in the Mediter ranean, for which the United States is extremely reluctant to assume responsi bility for the recovery of so small an amount at the present time. It might precipitate war, through Turkey's sending some of its antiquated warships to Smyrna to resist the tem porary American occupation. In that event the necessity for sending a large fleet to the Mediterranean would cre ate alarm among the powers and disturb the delicate equilibrium now existing in Europe. Under the circumstances it has de termined that diplomatic resources will be first exhausted, with confidence that the sultan will be brought to under stand that his promises can not be light ly broken. The proved claims against Turkey included about $300,000 for the destruc tion of property alone. To these, which admitted of practically no dispute, there was added by the Lentz claim of $40, 000, which was presented by Secretary Olney. POISONED HIS SHEEP And Bored Holes in the Posts of His Windmills. THEY FAVORED LONG. Massachusetts Republicans Instruct in Many Towns as to Vice President. Boston, April 18. The prefunctory work of naming delegates to the Mas sachusetts state convention next month which will elect presidential electors and delegates at large to the national Republican convention was enlivened in many city and town caucuses last nignt by expressions of endorsement of Sec retary of the Navy Long's vice presi dential candidacy. Especially was this rule in towns around Boston, but there a no expression of preference for the presidential candidate. ST. LOUIS DOG SHOAY. About 500 Canines Entered and $3,000 in Prizes Offered. St. Louis, April 18. The fourth an nual dog show of the St. Louis Kennel club opened in the West End Coliseum today, and will continue to the end of the week. Never before in the histovy of the organization was the outlook for a. successful show so bright. Former records as to the number of dogs en tered have not been broken, but the quality of the canines this year is much better than ever before. About 500 dogs have been benched during the past few days. They will bo judged and $3,000 in money in ad dition to a splendid array of special prizes will be awarded to "winners in the different classes. ALABAMA FLOODS. Tuscaloosa Surrounded by "Water and Houses Float Down "Warrior River. Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 18. Tuscaloosa is completely shut out from communi cation with the outside world except by telegraph. No trains on either the Mo bile Ohio, or Alabama Great Southern have reached here since yesterday. There are wash-outs on both roads and the tracks are under water. -The War rior river is over 65 feet deep. Noi'thport is almost entirely sub merged. Two houses floated down the river this morning and people were rescued from the roofs of others. The river is over four feet higher than ever known before and still rising. Much anxiety is felt for the planters along the river banks. AGREEMENT REACHED. Omaha, April 18. Some time ago Dr. Romines of Chadron purchased land in Sioux county, the northwest county in the state, and proceeded to fit up a sheep ranch. The settlers complain that he has allowed his sheep to roam at will over their land and has monopolized all the range. They protested and re quested him to move out, but he de clined, asserting he was not trespassing on the rights of anyone. One morning recently over a hundred of Romines' ewes were found dead. Poison had been placed in the water tanks. Augur holes were also bored in the posts of his windmills, and the first stiff breeze blew then over. Romines declares he will stay and the settlers are deter mined he shall move. BRIEF TELEGRAMS. DEMOCRATS WIN. Carry New Haven by Majority of 2,000 Greatest in Years. New Haven, Conn., April IS. The an nual election of city and town officers was held Tuesday and resulted In a com plete victory for the Democratic candi dates. No mayoralty candidate was voted for. The Democratic majorities range fruin 2,0iA to 2x. and are the greatest in years. The Democrats have control of both branches of the common council, with a majority of 15 couneilmen and six aldermen. KANSAS MINERALS. Millions of Dollars "Worth Produced During the Year 1899. From the advance sheets of the an nual state geological report of Prof. E. Ilaworth. of Kansas University, the following figures are taken, showing tile value of the mineral productions "of Kansas during the year 1890: Non-metallic products Coal, $5 124. 24S: silt, without cooperage, $760,000; cooperage. $423,540; clay products, S435, 7?.0; gypsum and other products. 74:i; stone, $215,725; natural gas, $257,000; oil, crude, $52,166; oil. refined, $7C,t.50-, hydraulic cement, $63,000; lime (esti mated), $65,000; sand (estimated), $50,-000. Metallic products Zinc ore, 63 S69 tons, worth $2,321,775.10: zinc. $3,643.- 72H; lead ore, $337,038.90; yielding lead worth $429,314. Smelting products Zinc smelting. $5.- S50.303; lead smelting. $150,000; Argen tine refining, $20,028, 3S5.. Full line of Sheldon books. Bennett's beftk store, 730 Kansas avenue. Plan of Government For Hawaii Adopted in Committee. "Washington, April 18. After extended meeting, a unanimous agreement was re ported by the house and senate conferees on the Hawaiian government bill. The senate conferees yielded to the house mea sure, which passed as a substitute for the senate bill, as a whole, although a num ber of amendments were made. In the main the form of government as finally determined upon is that provided by the house. The chief amendments are in pro viding a district court instead of the fed eral court organized under general laws, and the striking out of the house provi sion postponing for one year the time for applying the coasting laws to Hawaii. The prohibition of saloons in Hawaii, as pro vided by the house bill, is retained in a modified form, in effect leaving the mat ter to local option. The house provisions as to the land laws are retained, includ ing the amendment of Representative Newlands Nev.) restricting the amount of land to be held by a corporation to l.OoO acres. The other Newlands amendment providing for a commission to investigate the labor question in Hawaii is changed so that Commissioner of Labor Wright will conduct the inquiry. The appoint ment of circuit judges, which was the sub ject of rather earnest difference, was fin ally decided by leaving tne appointments with the president. l lie bin estamisnes a complete form or government for the islands, with a gov ernor and other executive officers, a leg islature of two branches and a judicial branch consisting of a supreme court, cir cuit courts and inferior courts. The bill provides that Hawaii shall be represented in Congress by a delegate, who shall have a seat in the house of representa tives with a right to debate, but not a vote. The delegate to congress is to be chosen at Rn election of the people. There is no tariff provision in the bill, as the tariff laws of the United States are ex tended over the island and the territory of Hawaii is specifically made "a customs district of the United States." with ports of entry at Honolulu, Hilo, Mahukona and Kahului. As to the crown lands, which have been a source of some controversy, it is pro vided: "That the portion of the public domin ion heretofore known as crown lands, is hereby declared to have been, on August 12, lNi8, and prior thereto, the property of the Hawaiian government, and to be free and clear from any trust of or con cerning the same, and from ail claim of any nature whatsoever upon tne rents. sues and profits thereof. It shall be sub ject to alienation and other uses as may be provniea by law. The Chinese on the island are given one year to obtain certmcates or residence, but the conferees struck out the amend ment inserted by Representative De Ar mond. (Mo.), providing that "all Chinese and other Asiatics arriving since the In land was acquired by the United Stal shall depart within one year or else be deported by the government." This latter provision was omitted in view of the be lief that the Japanese have secured a treaty status in Hawaii and that their forcibly deportation by the United States would invite a serious and needless breach with Japan. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, -0, 30 cents. DIED AT BREAKFAST TABLE. Detroit, Mich., April 18. George R. Angell, president of the City Savings bank of Detroit of the Michigan Bank ers association, expired suddenly at his breakfast table today from heart disease. RESIGNS AFTER 17 TEARS. Oxford, O., April 18 The Rev. Faye "Walker, D. D., who for 17 years has been president of the Oxford college, formerly the Oxford Female college.has presented his resignation to the board of trustees and it has been accepted. This step has been taken in conse quence of the necssity for rest and change of climate for Mrs. Walker, whose health has been broken. The res ignation takes effect at the close of the current college year. A STRIKE BROKEN. i Meyersdale, Pa., April 18. Miners of the Cumberland and Summit Coal com pany have voted to accept the com pany's offer of 55 cents a ton and will return to work Thursday morning. This breaks the strike, as other miners in this region will return to work at the same rate in the next few days. MARRIED LONSDALES SECRETARY New Tork. April 18. The newspapers today announce the marriage in this city yesterday of Mrs. Bernard Bere, the actress, to C. W. Olivier, a former pri vate secretary of Lord Lonsdale. Attention, Union No. 158." Carpenters and Joiners. All members of Local union No. 158 are hereby no tified to attend the regular meeting "Wednesday evening, April 18, to vote on its adoption of by-laws and trade rules. Fraternally yours, W. H. Cum mings. Recording Secretary. MUST GIVE UP CHILD. Supreme Court Orders "Wandering Family to Produce Daisy Spicklemier. A controversy involving the possession of a 15-year-old girl has reached the su preme court upon an application for a writ of habeas corpus and the applicant has scored the first victory over his oppo nent. J. W. Collins, of Hiawatha asked the supreme court to assist him in obtaining possession of Daisy Spicklemier, who is now going under the name given her by E. L. Spicklemier. Air. Collins claims that he was ap pointed guardian for the child by the pro bate court of Brown county when the original guardian resigned. Soon after this was done, he claims, Spicklemier had himself appointed guardian by the pro bate court of Harper county, which had no jurisdiction over the person or prop erty of the child, whose legal residence was in Brown county. After accomplish ing this Spicklemier then departed with the girl and his own family of five or six children and has been wandering about over the state in a moving wagon, failing to provide for the wants of the girl in any particular. The application also recites the fact that by reason of Spicklemier's wanderings he deprives the girl of all the money she has. which consists solely of a pension for the children of deceased soldiers. A sister of the girl is also deprived of her quarterly allowance from the government, the two pensions being paid in one voucher. The supreme court granted the applica tion for a writ made by Mr. Collins, con ditioned that he give a bond of $300 and produce the girl in court at the time of the hearing which will be early in the May session of the supreme court. At the time the application for inter vention by the court was made Spickle mier was in Montgomery county living in a wagon and exposing the girl in ques tion to the hardships of such a life, and compelling her to face starvation a great er part or the time. Upon this showing the supreme court ordered the sheriff of Montgomery county to serve Spicklemier the order of the court enjoining him from removing the child from the state and at the same time or dering him, under penalty, to deliver the child to the possession of Mr. Collins, who is in turn bound to present her- In court under the terms of the same order. The child's parents are dead, and as she is said to be intelligent and worthy, her guardian, Mr. Collins, is very anxious that she should have advantages which would fit her for usefulness in life. It was shown to the court that Mr. Collins is en tirely capable of furnishing these, in ad dition to a good home and able also to collect the money due the child arid her sister from the government under the pension awarded her. Chief Doster. who heard the application, ordered that the child be at once delivered to him. WAIL FROM WILL WHITE. "Cut Tells How John Chaney Once Him Out" The following is by Will White In the Emporia Gazette: A Washington dispatch says: "Miss Vonnie Knowles, employed in the postoffice department, after being assiduously courted by W. H. Turner, a nephew of Senator Turner, consented to marry him if he would get a govern ment position at the Paris exposition, she agreeing on her part to use her in fluence with Senators Hanna and For aker and Representatives Grosvenor and Dick. Mr. Turner accepted the con ditions and they wej'e married. The bride immediately began her work to secure the appointment for her hus band. She refused to be put off with promises and finally won." All of w hich recalls a brown-eyed lit tle girl whose skates were always com ing off on the Walnut twenty years ago; whose ankles wobbled as she stum bled over the ice; later, when she quit walking pigeon-toed and began to braid her hair, a long-legged, gangling, low browed boy named John T. Chaney, blew into El Dorado, and because he pitched in the ball nine, got the inside track with Vonnie. The town boys who had been cleaning the paper wads out of the heel plates of her skates for many years were left in the obscure and in nocuous distance. John was permitted to sing base in the glee club which for years had been practicing to serenade her, but never got the courage to do so. John also got some rights at the swim ming hole, and had leave to fight his way to temporal glory, but because he was a rank outsider and interloper, his standing was only first class on the hill where the mocking bird dropped from the top of the poplar as it sang to the drowsy meadow lark at twilight. John T. Chaney was nominated for state senator in Topeka Saturday night. And Vonnie Knowles got her husband and a good Job In Paris the week before. Now, the moral of this highly thril ling narrative is this: That in love's young dream in Kansas there is always a little politics. Progress of Colsen Trial. Frankfort, Ky., April 18. The taking of testimony in the trial of Col. Colsen, charged with killing Lieutenant Scott and L. W. Demaree commenced this morning in the circuit court. The first witness introduced by the common wealth was Captain B. B. Golden who was badly shot during the duel and who is supposed to have entered the hotel office with Ethelbert Scott. Golden testi fled at length as to his whereabouts after arriving in this city up to the time of the shooting. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. illu'i'NiRr. mi 1 Chester X. Iong, Renominated for Congress in Seventh District Chester I. Iong was renominated for congress from the Seventh district by the Republicans in convention at Hutchinson this afternoon by acclama tion. For the first time in his congres sional career. Mr. Long will not make the race against Jerry Simpson. Each man has two victories over the other to his credit. Mr. Long has made himself one of the ennsniruoua figures in Wasn ington durins the present session of congress. WOMEN WHO WORK. A Woman is in no condition to work or do anything else when backache makes a torture of her working hours, and even drives away the rest that ought to come with the time for sleep. Household duties put a great strain on the kidneys Greater than the delicate little organs can stand. Is it any wonder they cry for help Kidneys can't talk No, but they can make the back ache. And they do when they need help, when they've more work on hand than they can take care of. Maybe it's only a feeble little ache at first but it means trouble, and you'd better heed it. Hundred of Toneka men and women have heard the cry. They've found the help that was needed 5 t3tS3s 1 111 1 W mh 1 D oans Kidney Pills Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale 5 at Rowley Snow's and all drug stores. 50c a box. Foster-Milburn Co.. Riiffaln. N. V. Now they are telling others about the Little Conquerors of Kidney Ills." .Telling the glad story of newly found help and happiness. Here's what one woman says Mrs. E. W. Griggs, No. S15 Monroe St, says: I suffered with Kidney Complaint for two or three years, had a pain across the small of my back and a constant heavy bearing down feeling, which was very annoying, to say the least. I tools different remedies, but they did not do me much good. When I noticed Doan's Kidney Pills advertised, I went to Rowley Snow's drug store, corner Sixth St. and Kansas Ave., and got a box. Before I finished it the pain left my back, and there has been no return of it up to date." A DAMPER ON BOXING. Gotham Police Board Will Refuse to Grant Licenses. New Tork. April 18. President Tork of the police board came out open:y today in stating the policy of the beard to refuse to grant licenses for public boxing matches. 'The board s position is this," said he, "if it were wrong to hold a boxing match on September 1 it is wrong to permit one to be held on the first of May. Since the repeal of the Horton law the board considers that it would be violating the spirit of the law and public opinion to issue a permit for the holding of a boxing match." A RUSSIAN ROAD To Be Built by Americans With Amer ican Material. Philadelphia, April 18. B. E. "Walker, of this city and J. H. McCleary, of Rich mond, representing prominent capitalists of Philadelphia and Richmand, sailed to day Irom iSew lorn on me sieainsmp New York for Southampton. They are authorized to oledee bonds for any amount of money necessary to secure the contract for building tne projected rail road from St. Petersburg to Odessa, which will traverse more than Halt tne Russian empire from north to south. The American agents will go to London, where a i-nnfprmpi! will be held with Russian military officials. They will then proceed to Paris and tjernn lor conierences wnn other Russian officers. It is understood that the new railroad cannot be constructed at a cost less than $1)0,000,000. Should tne contract come to this country the responsible positions in th actual construction of the railroad will be filled by Americans. All heads of departments for the planning and all fore men required ior tne laying ui me mu road, will be taken from American offices and workshops and only American ma terial will be used. ANOTHER ONE GONE. Only a Few of Lincoln's Old Friends Remain. T-k,.( -.T?v. AttH1 1S Sullivan Chitch- eon, ex-speaker of th Michigan house of representatives and prominent in local business circles, died at his residence here early todav, aged' 67 years. Mr. Cutcheon was born in Pembroke, N. H. While sup erintendent of schools at Pittsfield. 111., in 1S58, he became an intimate irienu ui President Lincoln. Mr. Cutcheon was cnairman oi me ;..v,l inn at thn Rptlllhliran .WlllTiliBO-" UCICganvu -"I national convention of 1S6S, which nomin ated General Grant for the presidency. He was also cnaimiaii ui tuc which revised the Michigan constitution district attorney for eastern Michigan un der presidents nayes arm ahhui. HARRISON KEEPS OUT. Ex-?resident Is Silent on Presby terian Creed. Indianapolis, Ind., April IS. Ex-President Harrison will leave here today for New Tork to preside over the ecumeni cal council which opens Saturday. Gen. Harrison will deliver the opening ad dress but ms private secretary om mi. xjoWic-,r. rxrti dismiss in his ad dress the proposed change in the Pres byterian creed, dui wouia conrine juiii- SCIL ll l"C v Gen. Harrison declined to express his views upon tne creeu quesuuiu Prof. Thrasher Is Dead Indianapolis, Ind.April 18. Prof. Wil liam M. Thrasher, head of the depart ment of mathematics at the Northwest ern Christian university and Butler col lege for- 40 years, is dead at Berkeley, Cal. His children are Dr. Wade Thrash er of Cincinnati, Mrs. Carver, of Irving ton, Mrs. Brown of Grand Rapids,Mich. and Raymond Thrasher of Berkeley, Cal. Seth Low Chosen. New Tork. April IS. Seth Low, presi dent of Columbia university, was elected president of the American Geographical society last night. SERTE "WITHOUT PAY. Wealthy Man Who Wants to Clean Kansas City Streets. Wansas City. Mo.. Apr. 18 Amonz all the ofBceseekers that have importuned .Mayor-elect Reed in the last few days none has been more generous in his proposal than J. L. Woods Merrill, a wealthy lumber dealer. Mr. Merrill would like to be superintendent of streets. He offers to work for nothing and he promises to keep the streets in harmony with a clean, pure Democrat ic government." Here is his letter to Mr. Reed: "Honorable A. Reed. Mavor Elect. Kansas City, Mo.: My Dear Reed I will give sufficient of my time, without pay. to see that the streets and alleys of this city are properly kept clean and healthy, providing I can have full charge of the street commissioner's of fice, naming my own assistants with out any political dictation, and guaran tee, witn reasonable amount of funds, clean streets, up to date in every par ticular, in keeping with a clean, pure Democratic administration. "J. L. WOODS MERRILL." BURNED RAILROAD BONDS. Hutchinson Council Disposes of an Unclaimed Issue of $35,000. Hutchinson, April 18. There was a $35,000 fire in Hutchinson last night, and instead of the firemen making a desperate attempt to control it, they sat stolidly in their places at headquarters and paid no more attention than if the fire had been in a foreign country. More than this the members of the city council sat about the smoking thou sands and gleefully encouraged the flames to do their worst. The fire was started in fact by Coun cilman Charlie Crawford. Although it was a $35,000 fire there was nothing lost or gained by it. It occurred in the center of the ccuncil chamber during last evening's session and was confined to the inner walls of the base burner, and when the smoke died away the Hutchinson and Southwestern Improve ment company bdnds were no more. They were not earned, and were not claimed by the company. BRYAN RETURNS TO AUSTIN From His Tour of the Pacific Coast Country. Austin, Tex., April 18. Col. W. J. Bryan has returned from an extensive tour of the Pacific slope. Mr. Bryan states that he found conditions in Cal ifornia and the west most encouraging. He will make several speeches here this week and will leave next Mondayfor his home in Nebraska, taking his family with him. En route home he will speak at Wichita, Kan., on the 24th inst. COMING DRAMATIC ETENTS The romantic- light opera "La "Fiesta de San Xavier" will be put on for tha first time at the Crawford theater to night. A dress rehearsal was onduotei last night, and the production promises to be a success in every way. No Item of detail seems to have been overlooked. The Indian chorus in the second act. which is one of the unique features of the opera, will be appropriately cos tumed in Navajo blankets, a sufficient number having been forwarded here by an Albuquerque firm. The scene of the opera is laid in southern California in the early '50's- a period when that sec tion was still under the influence of the Mexican-Spanish occupation, whose customs and superstitions shed a glam our over even the ordinary incidents of life. The religious fervor of the peo ple, and their love of pleasure, are all admirably portrayed. The music is pretty and the libretto bright. The Empire Stock company will be at the Crawford theater on Friday and Saturday at popular prices. On the opening night "The End of the World'' will be the bill. 'Ten Nights in a Bar Room" will be put on for the Sat urday matinee, and "One of the Bravest" Saturday night. Ladies will be admitted free Friday night. "WISCONSIN COPPER FIND. Waiting For the Buffalo. Philadelphia, April IS. One hundred landsmen or raw recruits are here awaiting the arrival of th cruiser Buffalo from Norfolk. Thirty of the youths are from Chicago: the same number came off the training ship Essex, and the remainder are Philadel phians. The Buffalo is to make a two months cruise of northern European waters, the course taking in the Baltic along the Scandinavian coast. A stop for orders will be made at Gibraltar. This trip is held by navy men to be the finest in the cruising line. To See the Eclipse. Oakland, Cal., April 18. A party of eight astronomers of which Prof. Chas. Burckhalter, of Cabot observatory will be a member, will leave on Tuesday next for Union Point, Ga., to observe the total eclipse of the sun which is to occur May 2S. Ore Discovered in the Kickapoo Valley Worth $142 a Ton. Sparta, Wis., April 18. Rich copper ore has. been diHco"vered near Avalanche, in the Kickapoo Valley, some twenty miles south of here. A considerable amount of the ore has been assayed, and ran $142 to the ton. Since then much richer ore has been taken from the mine. Experts say there is doubtless a good vein there. Operations will be begun, and the land in the hills thoroughly prospected. Of the ore pre viously assayed at $142 a ton about 70 per cent was copper, the balance gold and silver. TO TALK IT OVER. Both Sides Are Tired of the Cleveland Strike. Cleveland, April 18. All indications point toward a change in the situation of the machinists' strike in this city with in the next few days. H. L. Devens, of New Tork. the secretary of the National Metal Trades association. Is here In con ference with leading manufacturers. The strikers cling to their original as sertion that no outside machinists can ba obtained, and think that Mr. Devens' presence in Cleveland is significant. In formation from a reliable source is to tha effect that Mr. Devens is to have a con ference with Grand President O'Connell, of the International Association of Ma chinists at New York, within the next few days. Plague at Red Sea Ports. Cairo, April 18. The bubonic plague is reported to have made its reappear ance at several ports on the Red sea. w pick a well-fed man, ask him if he uses ij s Grap3Nafs p Food. 2 Sturdy, Rosy Health i JJ comes from Good Food, not from medicines.. 2? Grape-Nuts food is sold by jbi all grocers, is ready cooked, 53 nure, delicious and the high est known iorm or numan nourishment. Made at the pure food factories of the Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., at Battle Creek, Mich. HI