The Topeka State Journal (Topeka, Kansas)
April 19, 1900

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W S. M W LAST EDITION. 'EVENING, TOPEKA, KANSAS, APRXL 19, 1900. THURSDAY EVENING. TWO CENTS. u s

1 4 i LAYIIIGTRAPS. The Uoers Are Trying to Catch the British Again And Roberts is Endeavoring to Snare the Boers. FICnmG HAS CEASED -While Each Side is Striving For an Advantage. Renewed Threats Regarding Johannesburg Mines. London, 'April 19. A dispatch to the Daily News from Cape Town says: A tentleman. just arrived from the Trans vaul assures me that not a single gun remains in the Pretoria forts. The arrival of General Carrington at Belra, Portuguese. East Afri.a, and a reiteration of the report that the Boers intend blowing up the Johannesburg mines are the only items of news that mark today's war cables. Weeks must rlupse before Gen. Carrington will be able to concentrate his force on borders of the Transvaal or approach Mafeking. According to a rumor in circulation at Lorenzo .Marques a Boer force has been Bent to intercept Gen. Carrington, but it is n.-t thought to be of sufficient strength to cause anxiety. The Natal Mercury is responsible for the renewed fears concerning the mines, printing accounts from newly arrived refugees, saving elaborate prepartaions for the destruction of all the Johannes burg shafts have been carried on under Din supervision of the state mining en irineer. who is alleged to have requisi tioned all the coper wire in the town for the purpose of making connections. Thn liloemfontein dispatches remain full of trivial details, but are absolutely silent as to the future. According to a dispatch from Lady emith. dat.-d today, the Boers are much disconcerted by the present condition of affairs. Their fortifications and forces, numbering about 15.0u0 men are spread over ridges in contemplation of a Brit ish advance through the Waschbank valley north of Ladysmith which has not been occupied. The Boer patrols are active and are constantly laying traps. MYSTERIOUS ROBERTS. New York, April 19. A Tribune dis patch from London says: There is a strong impression in the best informed military circles that the advance of Gen. Roberts has already begun, under the guise of a deliberate attempt to entrap the Boers v.-ho have been besieging Wepener. Columns are admitted to be in motion, from Aliwal North and from Reddersburg for the re lief r.i the garrison of Wepener, but it is r'uspeted that there are other columns operating further north which have not been mentioned by Gen. Roberts and that under the pretense of cutting off the retreat of the Boer raiders he has entered upon a great turning movement which will render the enemy's position north of Bloemfontein untenable. The rigor with which the censorship is en forced seems to corroborate this theory. But a more reasonable view is that the Mippression of the raid in the south eastern corner of the Free State is an episode and that "When the British army moves it will follow the railway and not stop until Pretoria is occupied. There is a strong probability that when the raiders in the south are either captured or dispersed. Gen. Roberts' army will go north with his irresistible force and the campaign will be ended more speedily than even the optimists now venture to hope. Gen. White is now beyond the reach of the criticism which is proving so destructive to the reputations of the generals in the held. He made another felicitous address at Egham and declared that Ladysmith with John Bull hehind it was never without hope. Meanwhile the two or 1hree generals who finally rescued La dysmith have been left in untenable' position by the publication of General Roberts' strictures upon their Spion Kop reports. It was rumored that lien. Warren had been recalled to England and while there was no direct ollicial conlirmation the story is probably true. The co-operation of Gen. Buller and ;en. Warren in Natal is rendered im possible by the appearance of their re ports in print. The same argument ap plies to the relations of Gen. Roberta and Gen. Buller and a change in com mand of the British forces in Natal is considered the inevitable consequence m me ruonrauon or iou Roberts in cisive criticism. The fact is recalled that Gen. War ren's division was sent to Durban after the relief of Lauysmith hound for- Cape 'olony and that the orders were sud denly recalled and the troops ordered back to upper Natal. Two other brig ades after considerable delay were de tached from Buller's force and are now operating against the Boers in the Free State. There have been signs of unde- lston and uncertainty in the employ ment of Gen. Buller's forces and the"r are some mysteries which are not vet unravelled. There is no confirmation of a rumor mat Mr. t ampbell-Bunnerman is bent M!!n.,'"L,-inf.,the lih,'ral leadership and that S.r Edward Grey will be his successor. Nearly all the prominent lib era s will attend the Australian dinner """"I noerai clul on May 3 nut mere wilt be no for private consultati opportunity there TORE OFF THEIR BADGES London, April 19. According to a dis PKtch to the riaily M,i, from Lom-enZo Marques, nearly half the members of the Om-ago ambulance corps when offPrPd Mausers on their arrival at Pretoria tore off their Red Cross badges Adel l'"')' .'I' ll?V- Vnit?'1 Statf-s consul noti fied the Transvaal government that he must report the circumstance to Wash ington. HAY NOTIFIES WASHINGTON Washington, April 19. United States Consul Hay at Pretoria has notified the state department by cable of the re ported action of the members of the hicago ambulance corps in taking un arms in the Boer army, instead of con tinuing with the hospital corps to which they had pledged themselves upon leav ing the United States. Apparently the Portuguese authorities at Lorenzo "Mar ques had doubts as to the actual neu trnlity of these men for the party was detained many days at the port before they were allowed to proceed over the railroad to Pretoria. The dispatch stated that a letter from Mjss Barton turned the tide in their fa Miss Barton was said to have de clared that certain members of the par ty were known to her and believed to be going under true colors. wflkiaia iiei-e -say that nothing can be done by the government to pre vent such violation of faith as are re ported from South Africa. The men did not go out with arms and so did not fulfill the legal description of a filibus tering party which would have enabled the United States authorities to prevent departure. Similarly the Portuguese authorities probably found themselves obliged to let the unknown men pass through Lorenzo Marques and it would appear that unless the British govern ment can induce the Portuguese to take a different view of their obligations, Portuguese South Africa will remain an open doorway for recruits entering the Transvaal. WILL SEE WILHELMINA. The Hague, April 19. Queen Wil helmina will give a private audience to the Boer peace commission this after noon at which Dr. Leyds, the diplo matic agent of the Transvaal will be present. GEN. CHERMSIDE ADVANCES. London, April 19. The Bloemfontein correspondent of the Times telegraphing Wednesday says: "A correspondent with Gen. Chermside reports that the third division has ad vanced eight miles east of Reddersburg and gone into camp where the Irish Rifles surrendered. Four hundred Boers bad just evacuated the position. Gen. Chermside had no further contact with the Beors." STARTEDA FIGHT. Delegates to Alabama Republi can Convention Shoot Before an Organization Could Be Effected. Governor Put Them Out of State House and Grounds. Montgomery, Ala., April 19. A row among the delegates to the Republican convention started before the body had been called to order today. After a scene of great excitement accompanied by some shooting in which one man was seriously hurt the governor clear ed both factions out of the state house building and grounds. The convention was- scheduled to meet at 12 o'clock but a rule for the ad mission of only uncontested delegates caused confusion and delay. Gaston Scott, of Montgomery, a follower of State Chairman Vaughn, was at the rear door guarding it when Moragne, of Ltowah county, who had been appoint ed sergeant at arms by a majority of the executive committee demanded ad mission and was refused. The caused a war of words and Moragne shot Scott once in the thumb, once in the breast and one shot went wild. Scott made no effort to shoot. This started a great up roar. Moragne was taken to the gover nor's office, where he was when Taylor bcott, a brother of the wounded man, ran to the outside door of the gover nor's office and fiivd two shots down 'the' hall, but hit no one. He was stopped and quieted by bystanders. There is a bitter factional fight between the followers of State Chairman Vaughn and their opponents led by Bingham. All efforts to harmonize under the pro gramme arranged at. Washington by Secretary Dick, of the national com mittee has failed, the committee of 20 failing to agree. The Republicans took possession of the state house and the Vaughn faction through the chairman of the state com mittee took possession of the hall of the house of representatives and entrances to the hall were strongly guarded. After the state house had been closed to them the Bingham faction went to Dorsett hall and the Vaughn side to the auditorium, and two conventions were opened. TO VISIT HOBART HOME rresident and Party Leave Washington For New Jersey. Washington, April 19 Thepresidentlal party consisting of President and Mrs. McKinley, Mia Hobart and her son, Garrett A. Hobart, Dr. Rixey, Secre taries Corteiyou and Barnes and two servants left this morning over the Pennsylvania road for New Jersey. They occupied a private car attached to the regular 10 o'clock train. President McKinley will leave New York shortly after midnight Sunday for Canton, O. He will stop over for several hours in Washington on Mondav to sign bills and transact whatever other important business may await him. FEAR OF WAR. Driving Thousands of Japanese To America. Astoria, B. C, April 19. The steamer Miles arrived last night from Kobe with 1,200 Japanese immigrants, a majority of whom are destined for the United States to work on the railways. The present importation of Japanese to Puget Sound has reached unprece dented figures, and thousands more of the subjects of the Mikado are now afloat headed this way. During the month of April, 3.500 Japanese have been landed in Pusret Sound tiorts and British Columbia, and of the men land ed in the latter ports fully two-thirds find their way across the border. The reason of the present rush is that the Japanese are leaving their native land in consequence of the reported im minence of war between Japan and Rus sia, and that the closing of the gates of Hawaii has diverted the stream of Jap anese this way. The rush will end as suddenly as it began within the next few days, when the demand for men in the canneries and the railroads is satis fied. LAND SLIDE STOPS TRAINS Santa Fe Through Traffic Meet an Ob stacle in New Mexico. All through traffic on the Santa Fe has been tied up for the past 18 hours ty land slides at Lynn station. New Alexico. just east of the Raton tunneJ. The first land slide occurred yesterday afternoon, and while a force of men were engaged in .clearing the track ab.out in o'clock last night a second slide of earth and rocks came down the moun tain side. General Superintendent Kes seguie said this morning that the track would be cleared some time this after noon. Eastbound trains are beinfr held at Raton, New Mexico, ami westbound trains at Trinidad. Col. DEATH SUpOHS. Dr. S. E. Sheldon Answers Its Call Early Today. Dies Suddenly This Morning at Six O'clock. CAUSE HEART FAILURE Appeared as Well as Usual When He Retired. Uttered No Complaint Gasped and Died. But Dr. S. E. Sheldon, one of the prominent citizens of Topeka, died suddenly in his room at the Copeland hotel this morn ing at six o'clock of heart failure. When Dr. Sheldon retired last night he was as well as usual. He rested well during the night. About six o'clock Mrs. .jSEsk 44 tit The Late Dr. Sheldon noticed that he was breathing in a peculiar manner. It was the first intimation she had that he was suffer ing. She removed the bed clothing rrom around his face. He gasped once and passed quietly away. Dr. Hammond, his medical associate, was summoned but Dr. Sheldon was past medical aid. Bishop Mulspaugh, who has been an intimate friend of the family for sev eral years, was summoned. For some time Dr. Sheldon's health has been bad and he was not as strong as formerly but neither he nor his friends were at all alarmed. He had completed arrange ments for a trip to Paris and hoped to recuperate during his travels in Europe. He was on the streets Wednesday and was in good spirits. Silas Elam Sheldon was born at Car lisle, Ohio, June 5, 1837. He attended Baldwin University and was graduated from the Cleveland Medical college in 18r0. In 1862 he entered the army as assistant surgeon of the Thirty-second Ohio volunteer infantry. In 1863 he was transferred to the One hundred and Fourth Ohio volunteer regiment, and was promoted to surgeon with the rank of major, and served with that regi ment to the close of the war. He was almost constantly in the field and re ceived a training as surgeon which was the foundation of his reputation as one of the leading surgenns of the west. He was taken prisoner at Har per's Ferry September 15. 1862. He was exchanged and was with his regiment at the siege of KnoxvilleMluring the winter of 18G3. He was with Sherman's axmy during the siege and capture of Atlanta and returned with General Thomas and took part in the decisive battles of Franklin and Nashville. Dr. Sheldon was married May 9, 1S66, to Ann Eliza Ball, of Cleveland, and started on his wedding trip to his new home in Topeka, arriving here May 14, 1866. Since his coming to Topeka he was one of the foremost citizens, both as a practitioner and a public spirited man. He was a man of positive con victions, and when he believed any thing was right he was firm in his con victions. He was known to his friends and colleagues as a man of sound judgment, both in medical and financial questions. At one time he was reputed to be worth $100,000. During the boom he suffered some revers-s. He always believed in Topeka. He retrieved much of his losses, and at the time of his death was one of the wealthiest citi zens in Topeka. Besides same othT property, he owned the building he oc r.nnipd at 720 Kansas avenue and the Vinilding at 721 Kansas avenue. He owned the property on East Eighth sve nnc which he used as a private hos pital. He intended this summer to hnild a residence on the two lots he nn npfl at Ninth and Harrison streets. Dr. Sheldon was prominent in the or ganizations to which he belonged. He has hpn a vestryman of Grace Cathe roi fnr manv vears. He took but lit tle part in politics, but served four years as state senator from Shawnee conntv. He was a member of Lincoln Post "G. A. R., and was a past com mander of the post. He was one of the most prominent Masons in the state, and was honored with many of the higher offices. He was made a Mason in Topeka Lodge No 17. and served aa worshipful master in 1871. 72 and ii. tie was nign nriest" of Topeka chapter No. 5 in IS and "thrice illustrious master" of Zabud council No. 4 in 1874 and '73. He "eminent commander" of Topeka commandery Knights Templar in 3S73 and '74. Dr. Sheldon was "grana com mander" of the grand commandery Kansas Knights Templar in 1876 and "grand masjer" of the Masonic grand lodse of Kansas in 18S6. He was "grand high priest" of the grand chapter Royal A-rch Masons of Kansas in 1S81, and "grand captain of the guard," of the 1 lift- grand encampment of the United States in 18S0. Dr. Sheldon was one of the founders of the Kansas Medical college when that institution was started in 18S9, and was one of the principal stockholders. He held the chair of clinical surgery for two years and for the past eight years has been professor of gynecology. He was known as one of the best medi cal instructors in the west and was popular with the faculty and the stu dents. It was his habit to give a ban quet to every graduating class. He was a member of the board of trustees, and gave much of his time to the college work. As a surgeon he was one of the foremost in the west, and for many years had maintained a private hos pital. His practice was not confined to the city, and he was often called out of town to perform delicate operations. He had a large and lucrative practice. HAWAIIAN TRADE. The Islands Exported $21,000,000 Worth of Sugar Last Year. Washington, April 19. Consul General Haywood, at Honolulu, has transmitted to the state department the report of the collector general of customs of Hawaii for 1899, which provides some interesting figures, concerning the increased commer cial prosperity of the islands. Goods to the amount of $15,020,830 were imported from the United States, while the value of the exports to this country amounted to VH.dii.Vo3. iraae wun otner countries was comparatively slight, though imports i 17' V S. E. Sheldon. to the amount of $1,774,675 came in from Great Britain. The remainder of the ex port trade was carried on with China. Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Can- aaa, .Machinery was Imported to the amount of $2,083,278. nearly double the im portation during 1?S98, and imports gener ally snowed a material, and In some cases, a remarkable increase over those of the preceding year. Sugar to the amount of $21.00u,000 was exported. The rice exportation was greatly below that of 1898. The total exports of the year amounted to $'J2. 628. 7-11, being an increase of about $5,OCo.OOO over last year's trade. During December, the la-oCt amount of imports ever recorded for a single month was received at Honolulu, 45.000 tons of general cargo arriving at that port, be side 22.850 tons of coal and lumber. mounting to over 9.000. 000 sauare feet. The revenue from import duties in 1819, was $400,000 in excess of that of the pre ceding year. BLOW AT SMELTER TRUST, Independent Concern Advances Price on Ore. Cripple Creek, Col., April 19. Circular letters from the Philadelphia Smelter at Pueblo have been received by mine and sampler managers offerings to take Crip ple Creek ores at the old rate. Twenty dollars an ounce will be paid for the gold and a treatment charge on contract ore of from $9 to $10, is offered, and on other ores not under contract an advance of ?l a ton will be charged. It is the general belief that the smelter trust wTill be com pelled to meet this rate and that the mill owners will also advance the price for gold and reduce the treatment charges. The smelter trupt is now paving only $19.50 for gold. This means a heavy loss to such shippers as the Isabella, Portland. Strattons. Independence and scores of other mines that have been shipping high grade ore that runs all the way from 10 to 400 ounces a ton in carload lots. The Isabella. Portland and other mines, which have been closed down on account of the high rates adopted by the smelter trust and accepted by the Guggenheims, who own the Philadelphia smelter, will now resume shipments. NEW SPANISH CABINET la Formed Because of Dissensions in the Old One. Madrid, April 19. On account of dissen sions among its members the ministerial council has been displaced by a new one, the composition of which follows: President of the council and minister of marine, Senor Silvela. Minister of foreign affairs. Marquis Agunar Lampo. Minister of justice. Marquis Vadillo. Minister of finance, Marquis de Vllla- verde. Minister of the interior, Senor Dato. Minister of war. General Azcarraga. Minister of public instruction, Senor Garcia Alix. Minister of agriculture and of public worKs. benor uasseti. No disturbances followed the change In the cabinet. Four of the newly appointed ministry were members of the retiring caDinet, namely fcenor silvela. General Azcarraga. Marquis de Villaverde and Senor Dato. ONE STEP HIGHER. Mulvane-Tullock Case Appeals to T7.S Court. The controversy concerning fees for attorneys in connection with the old waterworks company, between Joab Mulvane and A. J. Tullock, has been ap pealed to the United State3 supreme court by Mr. TullccK. This suit has been pending in the su preme court for several years on differ ent propositions, first one party winning, then upon some other" question the other side would be victorious. The most recent victory was on the part of Mr. Mulvane from which the op position disagrees and the appeal to the supreme court of the United States has been the result. J A "4 3 ;p f'l ill m 'iff r TO SEE ABOUT IT. Turkish Minister Becomes Anx ious Concerning Report That He Is Liable to Receive His Walking Papers. OTHERS INTERESTED. Says He Doesn't Believe the Sultan Promised to Pay For the Destruction of the Mis sionaries' Property. New Sork, April 19. A special to the Herald from Washington, says: All Ferrouh Bey, the Turkish minis ter to the United States, will call at the state denartment to ascertain what foundation there is for the reports that the administration is preparing to hand him his passports in the event that the Sublime Porte declines to pay the mis sionary claims pending against it. Similar queries will be made by repre sentatives of European governments in Washington. The state department is maintaining a discreet silence, aithougp it is known that when Secretary Hay returns from New York he will sign a peremptory note to the Sublime Porte demanding prompt action upon Ameri can claims. Ali Ferrouh Bey, in discussing the matter today, declared that Turkey is not responsible for the claims, as it had given adequate protection to foreigners residing within its boundaries during the revolution of some years ago. "I can hardly believe," he said, "that any foundation exists for the reports that there is grave danger of a rupture in the diplomatic relations between the United States and the Sublime Porte on account of the latter's failure to pay claims arising out of alleged outrages suffered by American missionaries in Turkey. The relation between the two governments have always been of a friendly character and are too sacred to be so lightly broken off. The claims amount in all to $10,000, a paltry sum, I think, upon which to base such a re grettable and injurious act. "While 1 have not conducted negotia tions on the subject, and am, therefore, not familiar with all the facts, I am sure that had the sultan given his promise to pay an immediate settlement would have been made. I am of the opinion that in the translation of his remarkes the dragoman misinterpreted his language, conveying to the minister the promise of which he speaks, instead of a declaration that an inquiry would be made of the proper executive depart ment. "My government ia desirous of ful filling its just obligation, and if the claims of the missionaries can be es tablished they will undoubtedly be set tled. But It seems ridiculous for the press to speak of a rupture of diplo matic relations in view of the unim portance of the matter and of the small amount involved. "I may add that my government is responsible in the eyes of international aw for damages done the property of foreigners during a revolution. At the time of the revolt, however, the Sublime Porte provided ample protection for Americans and their interests. This is all that could have been expected of it. Not a single foreigner was killed or in jured. My relations with the state depart ment are so cordial that I can hardly Delieve there is any foundation ror the report that a rupture is impending, and besides the officials are too far-seeing and possess too much judgment to as sume the responsibility of such a grave policy. Those close to the Turkish minister declare that the United States would, be a greater sufferer than Turkey in the event that diplomatic relations were suspended. It was pointed out that the importation of American giods into Turkey is much larger and more valuable than the importation of Turk ish goods into the United States. There are several hundred American mission aries with their families, besides othfr American citizens in Turkey, and they would be left without the protection of the United States and would have to depend upon that which could be af forded by a neutral power. So far as Turkey is concerned, there are comparatively few of her subjrcis in the United States, and the minister does not believe that they would be in ny danger even should his legation be withdrawn. EUROPE IS INTERESTED. London, April 19. Keen interest is manifested here in the threatened ac tion of the United States against Tur key, particularly in view of the sultan's recalcitrancy in connection with the in crease of the customs duties. The fourth collective note of the embassies object ing to an increase of 3 per cent in the duties, on account of the bad condition of Turkish finances, without a previous understanding with the powers, was handed to the Turkish government yes terday but turkey maintains such a firm attitude that the suspicion is growing that some covert intrigue ia frustrating the effect of the notes. The St. James Gazette says: "It will be interesting to watch the game of procrastination, to which Eur ope is accustomed, being played with the United States. America has erftered the European arena, and apparentiy.has no intention ot standing any humbug from the Turks. Why should she? The eastern question has no terrors for a power with a whole ocean between her self aTii the Balkans. The president thinks the sultan has had grace enough. But if America sets foot in Asia Minor, perhaps she will find that neither Rus sia nor Germany will be uninterested spectators. From ourselves, she will get nothing but sympathy and good will." The Pall Mall Gazette says: "Abdul and the steam roller are quite used to dodging around each other without damage to anybody, but the brusque hurry of the American govern ment must be rather disconcerting. These Americans so far from playing a game, are positively talking of seizing Smyrna." The papers generally think Abdul Hamid will pay up. PETTIT COURT MARTIALED. He Was the Colonel With Whom Webb Hayes Disagreed. New York. April 19. A dispatch from Manila announces that Colonel James S. Pettit. of the Thirty-first volunteers, in command at Zamboanga, has been court martialed for handing a prisoner of war over to President Medell, of Zamboanga, who killed the prisoner at once, without trial. Pettit is the officer with whom Lieu tenant Colonel Webb C. Hayes, who re- cently resigned, is said to have quarreled, owing to Pettifs dickering with a Morro Dato for the right to iand troops and compelling his men to submit to indigni ties from the natives, K0 BUSH TO PARIS. Bulk of Ocean Travel Seems to Be tiie Other "Way. New York, April 19. The pa-sseng-er lists of European steamships show that in spite of the reports of scarcity of accom modations, few of them carried anything like a full quota of passengers. In many Instances steamsbips which have sailed this week, have tarried less than half of their full capacity of first cabin pas sengers. The serious overcrowding is ex pected to occur on vessels on the return, trip. It is said that there are few un reserved berths on any of the liners be tween June 1 and October 1, coming this way. BASEBALL TODAY; National and American Teams Start the Ball Rolling. St. Louis, April 19. The National League baseball season opened here to day with a. game at Sportsman's park, between the Pittsburg and St. Louis clubs. Previous to the game there was a street parade in which there were a dozen or more carriages containing the officials of the St. Louis club and mem bers of the local and visiting teams. The weather today is bright and pleas ant. BROOKLYN-NEW YORK". New York, April 19. A heavy rain all night and in the early morning hours threatened to cause a postponement of the opening game of the baseball sea son today. Inthe forenoon, however, the sun came cheerfully out, making an ideal spring day, and the prospects are that the New Yorks and Brooklyn? will only have damp sod to bother them when they meet on the pola grounds this afternoon. Amos Rusie is expected to arrive from Indianapolis in time for the game, but probably will not be put in the box. The programme is that Carrick will pitch for the New Yorks and Brooklyn will try Kennedy. Jums lie will umpire. CINCINNATI-CHICAGO. Cincinnati, O.. April 19. The baseball season here opened this afternoon with a game between the Cincinnati and Chicago clubs of the National League Fair weather and grounds in good con dition attracted a large audience. Trol ley car parties over the city by the clubs preceded the game. KANSAS CITY-MINNEAPOLIS. Kansas City, April 19. The profes sional baseball season was formally opened this afternoon, when the first game of the American League between Minneapolis and Kansas City was called at Exposition park. Bright, warm weather and a diamond in splendid con dition favored the players, and a big crowd gave them a rousing send-off. The Minneapolis men had arrived last night, and, both clubs were in fair shape. DETROIT-BUFFALO. Detroit, April 19. Fine spring weather greeted the opening of the American League baseball season in Detroit this afternoon. Prior to the game there was a parade of the Detroit and Buffalo players, headed by a band and accom panied by city officials of Detroit and Windsor and invited guests. boston-philadelphia: Boston, April 19. A large attendance greeted the opening of the National League season in this city between Boston and Philadelphia. For Boston, Nichols or Willis were slated to pitch, with Clarke as backstop. It was ex pected that the Philadelphia battery would be Orth and McFarland. The sky was overcast and the temperature was nearly 70. Delehanty and Lajoie have joined the Quakers. THOMPSON PRESIDENT. Elected to Succeed Col. Holliday as Head Merchants National. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Merchants National bank, Mr. W. A. L. Thompson was elected presi dent vice Cyrus K. Holliday, deceased, and Mr. William W. Mills was elected vice president to succeed Mr.Thompson. The vacancy on the board of directors was not filled. Mr. Thompson has been the executive head of the bank ever since the death of T. J. Kellam. THOUSANDS IN FEES. State Treasury Replenished by Ke ports of Officials. The following fees were received from the various state departments during February and March: State auditor 3G3.50 Supreme court 455.70 Secretary of state 784.50 Penitentiary 1,831.03 Soldiers' Home 12.22 Osawatomie asylum 36.S0 Oil inspector 1,638.08 State auditor- 195.00 Supreme court 469.40 Secretary of state 610.52 Soldiers' Home 12.22 Osawatomie asylum Penitentiary Oil inspector State university Bank commissioner State auditor 36.80 1,650.31 1,147.48 5.00 200.00 123.50 ...67,090.89 Insurance department KLONDIKE BOOTLEGGERS. Old Soldiers Say Liquor Is Still Being Sold There. Attorney General Godard today re ceived information from an old soldier at Leavenworth to the effect that cer tain persons are now engaged in boot legging liquor in the Klondike. The in formation indicates that the important dens of vice have been wiped out of ex istence, but states positively, furnishing .the names of violators, that there are secret violations of the law now going on. The attorney general has communi cated with the representatives of the state in charge of this matter ordering an immediate arrest and prosecution of the bootleggers. Consumptives Barred. Alameda, Cal., April 19. The board of education of this city has adopted a rule forbidding the employment as teachers in the public schools, of any persons who are afflicted with tuberculosis. This ac tion is in line with efforts being made elsewhere to prevent tne spreau oi con' sumption. WAR ONJNIOflS. Wires of Wortingmen to Be Banded Together In Opposition to the Labor Or ganizations BY MRS. J. S. R0BB. Employers of Non-Union Labor Will Help Her. "Xob Rule of Union Pickets" Must Go, She Says. Chicago, April 19. Mrs. J. S. Robb, whose testimony before the congression al industrial commission in this city cre ated a sensation on account of the stand which she took against the labor unions gave out last night the details of a plan by which she expects to organize thou sands of wives of working men through out tne country together with the non union men, in a movement acainst what she terms "trades union tyranny." Mrs. Kobbs plans were disclosed at the meeting of the Biue and the Gray Woman's auxiliary at the Great North ern notel and she declared that she is still receiving scores of letters from ev ery part of the union, from employers, working men and their wives. Within a few days thousands of cards will be distributed among the employes of non-union employers setting forth the scope of the movement and requesting signatures to a monster petition to th city, state ana national governmentS;for the maintenance of the constiluticmal rights of workmen and insisting that protection be given to non-union work men. Mrs. Robb plans to hold a. mass meeting where workingmen's wives and others may voice their protest against "the mob rule of the union pickets." NEW KIND OF BOSSISM. Letter of Suggestion to J.K. Hudson From A. H. Vance. The question of bossism, which has been the source of considerable political strife during the past six months, is one which promises to produce additional and far reaching complications in the Republican party before the present campaign in the state ends. Thesechargeshave been made frequently In a quiet sort of a way. but the recent arraignment of A. K. Wilson by J. K. Hudson has stirred up a hornet's nest be cause it was demanded that Wilson should be defeated for representative be cause he was against Curtis for congress. A letter written by A. H. Vance of this city, in reply to the published statement concerning Mr. Wilson, has not yet been published, although it was addressed to General Hudson In tils official capacity. This letter reflects the sentiment of some of the Shawnee county Republicans. It is in iuii as rouows: ToDeka. April 13. 1900. Editor of the Capital: me editorial in tne fapitai tnis morning witii reference to th- WUson candidacy for representative is somewhat a surprise to me. 1 do not know what Air. v iison s opinion was with regard to diaries Cur tis' candidacy; whether he was for him or arainst him. I do know there was no opposition to Mr. Curtis in this county. I know alsr that the Capital made a fight on Leland on the ground that he was a political bos? and that no man dare be a candidate for office without first getting the consent of Mr. ieland. I know that' Curtis canvass was also made on these grounds, denouncing Le land, also as a boss. We are now informed by the Capital that Mr. Wilson should be defeated for representative because he was not for Curtis. if this isn t bossism pure, simple and unadulterated, I don't know what politi cal bossism is. If this is not an attempt to put the boss collar on the voter, then I do not under- stand what political boss means. w hat s the difTerence between tfte Ice land gang and the Curtis gang? Is it possioie tnat tne quanncation tor office in this county is determined by whether a man is a supporter of Charles Curtis or not? This is bossism In its most offensive sense and I for one protest and denounce It. The position of the Capital is incon sistent. Yours. A. H. VANCE. This communication was intended for publication in reply to the Capital's ut- terances, but the letter has been sup pressed. AMERICAN MONEY To Be Substituted in Porto Rico at Once. Washington, April 19. The treasury department has completed the arrange-, ments for the retirement of. Porto Rican money and the substitution of Ameri can currency. James A. Sample, the chief of the issue division of Treas urer Roberts' office, and W. P. Watson, of New York, an expert accountant. have been selected to go to Porto Rico to make the exchange. Mr. Watson was appointed auditor of customs for Cuba when the United States took charge there and remained in that work until his health failed. He has ac cepted the appointment offered tiim. The work is to be done under the Porto Rican bill recently passed by eoneress. which provides for the retirement of the Porto Rican peso and ali other money on the island and the exchange there for of American money. It is estimated there are 10.000,000 pieces of silver and other metallic cur rency in the island and now In circula tion. These pieces are worth five mil lion pesos. Congress has decided that the exchange shall be made on tne oa sis of sixty cents for the pesos. About J3.000.000 of American money will there fore be required to take up all the minor money in Porto Rico. The first shipment of American money will be made to the island between now and May L Mr. Sample and Mr. Watson will go the last of this week or the first of next. The money which they will use in making the exchange will be taken to Porto Rico in an army transport and the Porto Rican money will be brought back here as it is taken up and recoined. The exchange will be made largely through the Porto Rican banking and business institutions. It will be a long time before all of the Porto Rican money is turned in, but the bulk of it probably will go out of circu lation within a few months. Treasurer Roberts says he will seni gold, silver certificates and subsidiary coins to Porto Rico to replace the pesos and other coins. The silver certificate i3 the only form of United States cur rency used at present on the Island. The amount of each kind cf money to be sent at once is as follows: Minor coirs. S15 000; subsidiary silver, S9.000: silver certificates, J260.000, and gold coin, J165, 000, making 1500,000 in all. Weather Indications. Chicago, April 19. For Kansas: Gen erally fair tonight and Friday: warmeC in west tonight; variable winds.

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W'INSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over FI FT Y YEARS HV MILLIONS OF MOTHKRS for their I'Hti.l'KEN Wlili.rl TEETHING, with rr.Kr'KCT SUCCKSA It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTKNS the GUMS. ALLAYS nil PAIN, CUKES WIND COLIC and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. 8old ry ijrujKipts m every part r tne world, lie sure to ask for "Mrs. Vv'lnslow'e Sooth ing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twen- ty-nve cents a out tie. Cleanse the liver. Durifv the blood. In vlftorate the body by using Do Witt's Lit tle Early Risers. These famous little pills atwafi act proinpuy. ai tui arug norma. 7 The 01.25 SPORflflG ME Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan at Last to Meet. Practically Agreed oh a Fight For Middle Weight Honors. TO BE A LIVELY BOUT. Brooklyn and Philadelphia Ball Managers Trying to Fix Up a Deal For Exchange of Players. New York, April 19. "Kid" McCoy and Tommy Ryan will be matched in a day or two to fight for the middle weight championship of the world. Sic Coy announced this morning that he would accept Ryan's challenge to fight at the middleweight limit. He said he would sign articles for the fight at once. As Ryan has been anxious to light the "Kid" under these conditions, the men are likely to lose little time in agreeing upon terms. Ryan Is at Allen hurst with Champion Jeffries, but Wil liam A. Brady will represent him in the negotiations with the "hoosier" boxer. TERRY AND THE TIGFR. Brooklyn "Wonder Visited a Faro Bank and Lost $1,300. Chicago, April 19. Terry McGovern recently finished an engagement at a Troy theater, and, finding time hang- j ing heavily on his hands, dropped In on an eyry of Eagles recently organ ized. The Eagles were not slow in recognizing a kindred spirit and all went well until the featherweight left the room for a moment. Upon his re turn he found he had an enormous fine of 50 cents assessed against him. Of course no one could meet such an ob ligation on short notice, and Terry made proposals to work out the fine by sing ing "The Blow Almost Killed Father." This was promptly turned down and McGovern secured an extension for- a few minutes until he could go out and hold up some one. Once out in the open he thought a faro bank a good proposition, and, lo cating one, made a left jab at an eighth spot, but fell short. Nothing daunted, he took on a few more, but could not get a decision. Then his blood got thoroughly aroused, and he went in to finish the tiger in short order. He would land just one solar plexus blow and possibly one on the point of the jaw and all would be over but the rubbing down. But the tiger side-stepped, cross countered and blocked with devilish ingenuity. Not once did Terry's mit find him. Every lead was countered and the $100 bills were unwinding from the bantam's roll like tape on a ticker when something is decidedly doing on the Street. McGovern was willing to call it a draw and divide the purse in the six teenth round, but took a chance and went on again, though decidedly groggy. This proved as much the tiger's as any of its predecessors and the bantam sank down in his corner for good. After setting them up all around he went out and inspected his roll. He weighed less by $1,300 than when he entered the ring and the 50 cents was still owed. NO TROUBLE ABOUT "UMPIRES- Young Says Everybody Will Be Satis fled With the Schedule. Washington, April i9. "New York's protest against Umpire Tim Hurst will not necessitate any change in the staff of league umpires," said President Young, when his attention was called to the re port that President Freedman of the New York club, had entered a protest against "Tiny Timothy" officiating in the New York games because of his un popularity with the patrons of the game in that city. "It is nothing new for the New York management to object to Tim Hurst," continued Mr. Young. "They have been opposed to him ever since he had some difficulty with certain members "of the New York club during one of the games played there. I understand he is not liked there, and it Is claimed the at tendance will be affected if he Is as signed to duty there. There need be no anxiety on mat score, tor tne umpires schedule can be arranged so that Hurst need not umpire in New York through out the entire season." MINNEAPOLIS LOST. St Joseph Won a Close Game in the Last Inning. St. Joseph, Mo., April 19. One of the prettiest games ever seen on the home grounds was played between Minneap olis and St. Joseph. Pitcher Hermann, for the local team, arrived In the city from Memphis, and with very little training went into the box in the latter part of the game, winning in the last inning. The score: R. H E St. Joseph 10000200 25 10 3 Minneapolis 12000010 04 9 4 Batteries St. Joseph, Maupin, Under wood, Hermann and Kling; Minneapolis, Thielman and Fisher. Umpire, Wood cook. WILL NOT BE CALLED OFF. Jeffries-Corbett Match, It is Believed, Will Stand. New York, April 19. Promoters of prize fights in New York are dazed by the decision of the police board not to renew the licenses of the local sport ing clubs after May 1. It is generally believed that the Jeffries-Corbett and other matches will stand and that ar rangements will be made to have the fights take place In other cities. There is, however, some talk of a meeting be tween Jeffries and Corbett before May 1. Corbett is willing and Jeffries may be induced to agree to an early meet ing. MAT EXCHANGE PLATERS. H anion Consults Owners of the Phil adelphia Team. Philadelphia, Pa., April 19. Manager Hanlon of the Brooklyn club was In con sultation with the owners of the Philadel phia club In this city today and it is not improbable that a deal will be fixed up for a transfer of players. In fact, it is said that It now rests with the local peo ple whether Hugh Jennings plays, in Philadelphia. McOraw and Robinson, whose releases have been sold to the St. Louis club, still hold they will not play with that team, but admit they would be glad to come to this city. Roy Thomas signed a 1900 contract to day, but Delahanty, La Joie, McFarland, Douglass and Bernhard are still not sign ed. The trouble with Delahanty is not a.3 to the amount offered, but the man ner in which It is offered. He wants his contract to call for 3.000, but the club owners do not can to have it made out for more than $2,400, with a clause calling for additional for the captaincy. Delehanty argues that he might not be captain more than a month and that the eiub owners then would be able to hold back the captaincy money. WHITE FOR, REFEREE. J effries Objects to Sam Austin and a Change May Be Made. New York, April 19. Jim Jeffries will not have Sam Austin for .referee of his fight with Jim Corbett, set for next month. The big fellow made this plain to his manager today, and the result Is there will probably be a change in the official. Notwithstanding the fact that Char ley White helped to train Corbett and handled him in hia fight at Carson City with Fitzsimmons, Jeffries says he is not unwilling to have him act and the chancA are he will be selected if Cor bett agrees. BASEBALL BEGINS. National League and American Sea son Opens Up Today. AMERICAN LEAGUE Minneapolis at Kansas City. Cleveland at Indianapolis. Buffalo at Detroit. NATIONAL, LEAGUE. Philadelphia at Boston. Brooklyn at New York. Chicago at Cincinnati. Pittsburg at St. Louis. This is "play ball" day. The time for talk has passed and the time for action has come. In Kansas City, Indianapolis and Detroit the sea son of the American league will be in augurated, while the fans of Minneap olis, Cleveland and Buffalo will sit at home and wait for the returns. The only cities which are not directly in terested In the games today are Chi cago and Milwaukee. Those teams will not play until Saturday, owing to the fact that the new Chicago grounds are not yet in shape. The National league, once more back to its old standard of eight clubs, will arso begin its season today, the east ern cIu'js playing against those of the east and the western against those of the west. TEBEAU GETS WETHINO. Veteran Twirler Will Be Given a Trial in St. Louis. St. Louis, April 19. Mr. Tebeau, man ager of the St. Louis Biiseball club an nounces that he has secured the signa ture of Mr. Augustus Weyhing, a fam ous ball player, whose Chinky cognomen should not mislead readers into imagining that he is not a pitcher. For he is. Augustus is no boy-wonder, effulging a blushing horizon with his maiden bril liance. He has been pitching ball for some nineteen seasons. Thirteen long years agone Wehying the same man and Lave Cross were a famous battery of the Athletics. Since that time Augustus has pitched for Philadelphia. Louisville and Washington. He also did a season's tour in the "Provinces." as the major league mummers denominate the minor league of Texas. Yet Gus never did better work In his long and somewhat speckled career than he did last year for Wagner's Wash ington team. Racing at Memphis. Memphis, Tenn., April 19. Odnor in the fifth race was the only favorite to win today and Odnor's winning was on a claim of foul. At the start Wild Pirate crowded Pulliam and Darlene to the rail forcing them to pull up, spoiling what chances they may have had. Wild Pirate came on and won by three lengths from Odnor, the favorite. The judges dis qualified the winner, giving Odnor the race. The track was fast. Results: First Four and a half furlongs, sell ing: Denman Thompson won; Zack Ford, second; Gibson Girl, third. Time, 0:58. Second Five furlongs, selling: Venner won; Incidental, second F-lsie Glen Lake, third. Time, 1:04. Third One and a quarter miles, sell ing: Atlantus won; Schnell Laufer, second; Ben Chance, third. Time, 2:10. Fourth Mile and 70 yards, purse: Knight Bannot won; The Conqueror, second; Dissolute, third. Time, 1:48. Fifth Five furlongs, purse: Odnor won; Dick Burgess, second; Wall, third. Time, 1:04. Sixth Six furlongs, selling: Judge Wardell won; Maggie Davis, second; Walmsley, third. Time, 1:15,. Nebraska Defeats Missouri. Lincoln, Neb., April 19. Missouri State University's baseball team played Nebraska University here. The result was an inglorious drubbing for the vis itors. The game was not in doubt after the first inning, Nebraska taking a safe lead. Mason went into the box for Mis souri after the game was lost and held the Nebraskans safely, but their bat ting had previously been fierce and timely and the lead was too great to be overcome. Kansas University plays here April 28th. The score today: Nebraska 82080002 020 Missouri 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 Batteries Missouri, Nichols, Hawk ins, Mason and Garvin; Nebraska, Bliss and Doane. Baseball at HaskelL Lawrence, Kas, April 19. Several ehanges have been made in the Haskell baseball team. Lesley, a new twirler, has been added. He comes from the Oklahoma Indian school and won 49 out of 69 games pitched last year. Next Friday and Saturday the Indians will go to Emporia to play the State Nor mal. After that they will play Wash burn, Manhattan, St. Mary's, Kansas University and City Athletic club. The team will stay together during the sum mer months and make trips through, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. y? Mrs. Rusie; Sues For Divorce. Indianapolis, Ind., April 19. Mrs. Susan Rusie. wife of the big New York pitcher, brought suit Wednesday after noon for divorce. She charges that Rusie has mistreated her and that he has been drinking. The action followed the departure of Rusie for New York by only a few hours, his attempts at reconciliation having failed. Proprrty rights are involved in the case. She asks J5.000 alimony. A Blow to Cyders. Salina, Kas., April 19. At the meeting of the city council, an ordinance was passed prohibiting the riding of bicycles on the sidewalks. Some time ago an ordinance was passed allowing the wheelmen to use the walks in certain parts of the city, but they ignored the limits and therefore are excluded from the use of the walks entirely. Ryan For Chicago Captain. Louisville. Ky., April 19. Jimmy Ryan, the left fielder, who has played fifteen years on the Chicago ball team, has been chosen captain for l'M)0 by Manager Ixftus and accepted tne place at once. The an nouncement was made after supper and met with approval of the players. Noted Chess Player Dead. Budapest, April 19. Charousk, the well- Known cness piayer, is dead. J. I. Carson. Prothonotarv. Washington Pa., savs. "1 have found Kodol Dvsnerj- sia Cure an excellent remedy In case of stomach trourjie, and nave derived great benefit from its use." It digests what you eat and can not fail to cure. At all drug stores. KAHSASJIEWS. A Douglas County Soldier in the Civil War- Has Just Received His Pay From Tncle Sam. A CHECK FOR $317.32. Was a Talued Scout "Pap" Thomas. Under Shows How Slowly Government Machinery Revolves. Ottawa, Kan., April 19. A check was received at the Stinebaugh pension agency this morning for $317.32, from the government, payable to John A. Heed, of Appanoose. The money is Mr. Reed's salary, earned as a soldier during the civil war. Its pay ment at this late date unfolds an in teresting story. Reed's home was in east Tennessee, in a neighborhood of rabid southern sentiment, when the war broke out. He, however, cast his lot with tne union cause and enlisted as corporal in the Ninth Tennessee cavalry. He was aged 10. Reed had been in the service but a few months when his peculiar" fitness for scouting duty was manifest and he was detailed as a scout, for some time serving under the direct orders of "Pap" Thomas. His was an experience which is best described in the lively tales of war time fiction. Wide awake and re sourceful, a pistol shot inferior to none in the army, he made his way repeatedly within the confederate lines and bore important news back to his commander. His encounters with bands sent to trap him were of every-day occurrence, but Reed was a man from whom no prowler escaped if there was a second's time for getting a revolver in action. As a re sult of his traveling over the country Reed missed the army pay days; he drew in all but $60 during the time of his service. When he was mustered out Reed went back to his Tennessee home and im mediately found himself in the midst of a Klu-Klux settlement, to which his reputation had gone before him. Re volver practice came into use again be fore the Klu-Klux decided to let Reed alone. Reed came to Kansas years ago and has for some time served as farm hand on the Fred Hartman farm in Appa noose neighborhood. MUST BE NO WATER TRUST. Kansas City, Kas.; Seeks to Enjoin the Missouri Company From Invasion, Kansas City. Kan.. April 19. The Metropolitan Water company of Kan sas Citv. Kan., has asked for an injunc tion from the United States circuit court restraining Kansas City, Bio., from sup plying water to George Fowler, Son Co., in Kansas City, Kan., and that part of the Stock Yards company which lies in Kansas. The bill of complaint was filed last evening. It reviews the liti gation between the Waterworks com pany and Kansas City, Mo., and pleads that Kansas City, Mo., is infringing on the company's territory when it sells water to Kansas City, Kan. The case is a test, case. If Kansas City, Mo., can be restrained from sell ing water to Fowler's and to the stock yards on the Kansas side It will be re strained from selling water anywhere on the other side of the state line. "The importance of the case is larger than it seems to be on the bill," said Gardiner Lathrop. one of the attorneys for the Metropolitan Water compapy. "If Kansas City continues to supply firms on the Kansas side with water when It has no franchise where will the encroachment end? LIKE CAIN OF OLD. Philippine Soldier Kills His Brother at Philippsburg. Pbllllnshure. April 19. John Trimble, a young man about 20 years of age.shot and killed his Drotner, james, a. mar ried man about 25 years ot age, at i. o'clock Wednesday afternoon. J. he shooting took place about ten mues south of this city, an a piece of land the right to the use of which was in dispute. This dispute was the cause of the tragedy. John Trimble, who did the shooting, was a member of the First Nebraska regiment and served with that gallant regiment all through the Philippme war. He returned with his regiment last August and has made his home wiHi his parents here since. There has not been good feeling between the brothers for the last four years. John came to town after the shooting. Bur rendered himself to the sheriff and ask ed to be placed in jail. District court is in session here this week and the young man may have his trial this term. Y. M. C. A. DEDICATION. Exercises at Opening of Leavenworth Building May 6. Leavenworth, April 19. The commit tee of arrangements, having in charge the opening of the Y. M. C. A. hall, have outlined the programme for the opening and dedication. On account of unavoidable delays the opening has been Kpt for Sunday; Mav 6. The day's exercises will commence at 8 o'clock in the morning. The dedica tion exercises proper will be held at 8 o'clock in the afternoon and will be for men onlv. The principal address will be delivered bv Rev. Dr. W. N. Page. Another feature of the afternoon's meetine will be a short address from F. D. Hathaway, the first secretary of the association. At night a union Jubilee meeting of nil the churches will be held In the Bap tist church. This will be addressed by Gov. Stanley. EDITOR ELLIOTT SENTENCED. Gets Four Months in Jail and a Fine of $100 For Criminal Libel. Trnv. Anril 19. Frank W. Elliott, ed Uor of the Troy Times, recently found c-uiltv of criminal libel on three counts, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and to pay $100 fine and costs. Elliott was in jail for about two hours, when he was let out on bond by Appellate Judge Wells. Elliott appealed his ease SALE OF BISMARCK GROVE. Purchased by a Kansas City Man For a Horse and Mule Market. Lawrence, April 19. The purchase of Bismarck grove was completed today by Captain W. S. Tough of Kansas City. The amount paid for the property was J10.000. He will use the grove, the barns. and other property as a supply market for his Kansas City horse ana muie sale stables. Captain Tough has con tracts to supply the United States gov ernment with horses for the army, and has sold many borses and mules to the British government since the war in South Africa has been in progress. Prior to Captain Tough's purchase of the grove It was owned by a number of Lawrence and Douglas county people, who had bought it from the Union Pa cific railway with the expectation that it would be used as a county park. This idea was not carried out, and the grove was put on the market this spring. OTTAWA MAN WAS FAST. Breaks Travel Record Between Daw son and Seattle. Ottawa, April 19. A recent issue of a Seattle paper has the following regard ing Clyde Chapman, Of Ottawa: "The winter travel record between Dawson and Seattle has been reduced ot twelve and one-half days. C. A. Chapman performed the feat. He ar rived yesterday on the steamship Humboldt. "Chapman rode a bicycle more than a third of the distance; in fact, all the way from Dawson, which place he left March 14, to Bennett. He reports the Yukon trail is in splendid condition for bicycle riding. Frorn Bennett to Skag way he traveled by the railroad, com pleting the trip from Dawson to the sea in six days.'' TO FIGHT PAPER TRUST. Kansas Newspaper Publishers Per fecting an Organization. Newton, April 19. The publishers of the daily newspapers of Kansas will convene in the office of the secretary of the state in Topeka next Monday to perfect the preliminary organization and make it permanent. The associa tion is for the mutual benefit of the publishers of Kansas dailies and may be a thorn in the side of the paper trusts. Missing Salina Man Found. The mystery of the disappearance of Capt. W. E. Whitaker last November is still unsolved; but that he is living and ha3 rejoined his family at North Adams, Mass., is the information con tained in the North Adams Transcript of Thursday morning, April 12, which says: "Will Whitaker, whose disappear ance from his family while in the west was reported some time ago, came to this city last evening. Mrs. Whitaker moved here a few months ago, and her husband has been away until now. He has been in the south, and his future plans are not known." Salina Republi can. Sterling's Military Company. Sterling, April 19. An election of of ficers was held Tuesday night for the new military company which will be known aa company C, Second regiment, K. N. G. Lieutenant Gibbens was pres ent to conduct the work. The following officers were elected: Captain, I. L. Magee; first lieutenant, A. B. Pennell; second lieutenant, D. Jasper Fair. The following non-commissioned officers were appointed: Sergeants, S. C. John ston, Ernest DeWalt, Will Thompson, B. D. Stockwell and T. F. Groendyke; corporals, William Lyon, Floyd Haven, Fred Dean, Fred Engle, George Osthoff, Wilbert Randall; musicians, Cassius Edwards and Carl Smisor. Pensions For Kansans. Washington, April 19. Pensions have been granted as follows: Original J. Jay Buck. Emporia, $6: James N. Seip, Fort Dodge, $8; Sebas tian E. Nixon, Tecumseh, 16; Laforest Whittier, Effingham, $6. Restoration and increase James P. Wilson, dead, Beloit, $8 to $10. Increase George McGee, North To peka, $6 to $10; Evan Callantine, Hum boldt. $6 to $8: James F. Birtwhistle. Soldiers' Home, Leavenworth, $6 to $S; Charles A. Brown, Rockport, $10 to $12; Lewis H. Lashley, Englevale, $6 to $8. Special, April 4, John Hemphill, Wichita, $8 to 112. Original widows, etc. Annie Wilson, Beloit, $8. Original widows. special account. April 4. Caledonia Abernathe. North Tbpeka, $8; Mary Cozard, Long: Island, $8. Big Reunion For Iola. Tola. April 19. The Gas Belt Reunion Association of the Odd Fellows and Re beccahs will hold its annual meeting in Iola Thursday, April 26. There are twrelve lodges in the district, which includes Anderson, Wroodson and Allen counties, and ten of these have promised delegations. Ont? hundred and fifty Garnett people say they are com ing, a special on the Pacific will bring those from the west and extra coaches will bring those from the east. Chanute has declared her intention of coming here instead of Winfield, so a conserva tive estimate places the number of members of the order coming at BOO and that means 1,000 friends. Fort Scott Convention Hall. Fort Scott, April 19 Work on the con vention hall will begin next Thursday. At a meeting of the directors held yes terday the new plans drawn by C. W. Goodlander were formally accepted and bids for the foundation will be opened today when the contract is to be award ed, work to begin at once. Bids for the building proper will be opened on April 24, when the contract will be awarded. Disabled Soldier Home. Ottawa, April 19. Private Will Coop er, who was wounded in Luzon, return ed to his home today, after having been gone nearly two years. Cooper was a member of company K. Twentieth Kan sas. When the Twentieth came home, Cooper reenlisted in the Thirty-sixth in fantry and was made a scout. At Porac, in Luzon, last September, Cooper was shot in the left forearm, the ball shat tering the bones. He was sent to the San Francisco hospital. He has lost the use of his left hand. To Visit Europe For a Tear. McPhersoh, April 19. J. A. Engborg and family are going to Europe. Wed nesday they left for New York where children are sick children. Their inactivity and sober faces are not in keeping with robust childhood. They lack vitality and resistive power, and are very susceptible to colds and contagious diseases, ScHIS tnuCsterL brings new life to such chil dren. It enriches the blood; it restores health and activ ity it gives vigor and vitality to mind and body. coc. tvzrd fi.oo. all druggists, SCOTT A BOWNt, CbeoUsu, Nw York. Mild f V 1 V "X i, V 300l' 4VfcLt k The (Oc Gigar that Aluays Satisfies LITTLE BEN HUR A JEWEL FOR 5c. STEWART BROTHERS. Distributors. ST. JOSEPH. MO Bookkeeping, Shorthand. Telegraphy, Peajnanghia, Phooe 31. 521.513 Qolucy St BARK LEY, Undertaker and Embalm er. The largest assortment of fine goods in the city at reasonable prices. FIRST-CLASS AMBULANCE. 818 Kansas Ave. Telephone 287. they take the steamer to Havre, France, and then go to visit the Paris exposi tion. After a few weeKS tnere, tney leave for Djursdale, Sweden, Mr. Eng borg's birth place, visiting on the way and Hamburg and Molmo, Germany. Mr Engborg expects to stay in Europe as long as they are contented, and may stay a year or more. Charged With Slaying His Father, Havs City, April 19. eter Goetz.who was arrested for killing his father at Victoria, three weeks ago, was brought into court Tuesday. Through his attor neys he asked that he be given a trial. One week ago he was ready to plead guilty of murder in the second degree. A special venire of Jurymen has been drawn and the trial will begin Tuesday morning, April 24. Temperance Women Meet. Abilene, April 19. The annual meet ing of the Fifth district W. C. T. U. closed its session with interesting exer cises at Enterprise. The presence of several state and district officers and of many delegates from all parts of the district made the occasion an interest ing and profitable one. Two 6oldiers Wed. Ottawa, April 19. Harry Heck and Charles E. Eggleston, two privates of company K, were married Wednesday. The former married a young woman of Kearney, Neb., at Kansas City; the lat ter married an Ottawa girl. Frank Lu cas, another company K boy, was Wed nesday appointed night watch by May or Hetrick. Death of R. B. Drury. Atchison, April 19. R. B. Drury, for 20 years a real estate dealer An this city died at his home here Wednesday, aged Ew, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Drury was the founder of the Kansas City Times and had for his editors John N. Edwards and Col. John Moore. Drowned Near Strong City. Cottonwood Falls, April 19. Edward Hinote, a single man, of Strong City, aged 21 years, was drowned while cross ing South Fork, horseback. The river was very high. He lost his balance and the horse pawed him under. The body was recovered. Poisoned by Canned Corn. Columbus, April 19. S. W. Housrh, a prominent undertaker here, and his wife were poisoned here by eating canned corn. Both have, been in a crit ical condition since and their recovery is doubtful. LOUISIANA ELECTION. The Democrats Were Successful and Have a Big Majority. New Orleans, La., April 19. The election Tuesday in Louisiana for members of the legislature and a full state ticket resulted in a Democratic landslide. The ticket headed by W. W. Heard swept the state and the legislature Is overwhelming Dem ocratic. This was the first election held under the new constitution disfranchising the negro, and the battle at the polls was almost exclusively fought out by whites. The total registration was 129 000. but. owning to unprecedented weather condi tions, only about 60 per cent of that reg istration was polled. Three tickets were in tne neicl tne Democratic, headed by W. W. Heard, the present state auditor; the Republicans, headed by E. S. Reams, and the fusion, embracing sugar planters, independent Democrats and Ponulists. headed by Don Cafferv, Jr., son of Unit ed States Senator Cafferv. The Reams ticket, according to the early returns, cut no ngure in tne ngnt. polling an extreme ly light vote. The Democratic majority in the state will exceed 25. OnO, based on returns already In, and may reach 60,000. GIFT TO ADMIRAL DEWEY. Beautiful Autograph Album Commem orative of Manila Bay. Washington, D. C, April 19. A beautiful and unique souvenir autograph album was today presented to Admiral Dewey as a testimonial of his heroic deed in Manila Bay. The book is A large, leather-bound volume, with an Illuminated, Illustrated title nacre, settlnir forth in detail the ser vice he rendered to his country by the de struction of the Spanish fleet. The first sheet of autographs contains the original signatures of President McKinley and each member of his cabinet. Then fol low the autographs of several hundred of the most distinguished and influential men in New York city, including all of the prominent nnanciers ana journalists, i ne book was presented to the admiral at Beauvoir, where Mr. and Mrs. Dewey nd their friends examined It carefully and expressed their high appreciation of the kindly sentiments ox tne donors ana sign era. 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'9 PjCTOr TSA2T VIA ANT Solii Vestloulel trains Sally for tbs above points. Palace Sleepers. Free Reclining Chair Cars. Dining Cars. Ordinarv Sleenin CJ Pfrarmillv Conducted every Thursday from Kan sas City. r. Lyon's 'a PERFECT CT oudar OOli AN ELEGANT TOILET LUXURY. Used by people of refinement for over a quarter of a century. Racing at New York. New York, April 19. The track at Aqueduct was heavy and sloppy. Re sults: First Four and one-half furlongs. selling: Lambkin won; Dandy Roy, second; Fair Rosamond, third. Time, 0:59 1-5. Second Five and one-half furlongs: Mehanus won; Boney Boy, second; Olea, third. Time, 1:09 4-5. lhird About seven furlongs, selling: Carbuncle won; Sweet Caporal, secend; Golden Scepter, third. Time, 1:30. Fourth One mile and 70 yards: Walt Not won; Ten Candles, second; Kr.lght of the Garter, third. Time. 1:49 2-5. Fifth Six furlong3. Belling: Rinaldo won; Diminutive, second; Lidula, third. Time, 1:13-5. Sixth Fivefurlongs: TJnm&sked won; Monier, second; Long Island, third. Time, 1:05. Rheumatism Cured in a Day. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is re markable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease Im mediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Swift Holliday, Druggists, 623 Kan sas avenue. ff yon fetttrt a remslar. toe!tby iticm?trit of tfe boveli every Oar, you're sic, or will be. Kep yoor bowcis open, and be irell. Force, in the shape of T'.ient physic or pill poison, i a dangerous. Tba aiDOothest. easlfmt. moat perfect way 01 keeping tUm boweia cicar and eJeaa is to take Pleasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Goo. To 0KHf. Kever Sicken, Weaken, or Gripe. 10c, fifo Write for free sample, and booklet oo beaitta. Address rtta ftMij Cfcteet, Otai, 3rm I rk. SSft KEEP YOUR BLOQD GLEAN ,-kjJ I 1 IJ -A. J. 0fQ i py TEH IE Tk'JELS y53y candy f I JJ CATHARTIC sap ",1y

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TOPTTkA STATE JOUBXAL, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 1900. Deadly Cancer, Eating Scrofulous Sores, Rheumatism, Offensive Ernptions. TRIAL TREATMENT FREE. The following two pictures show the wonderful effect of Botanic Blood Balm In healing itching humors, pimples, and eruptions, living the skin smooth and the blood pure and rich: Julia K. Johnson. Stafford's postorTice. B. C writes: "'I had suffered thirteen years with erzma, and was at times confined to my bed. The itching was terrible. Six bottles of Botanic B.omI Balm entirely cured me. the itching 6topped, and sores are entirely healed.-" After all e!. fail?. B. B. B. actually ruies all Bl-.od and skin Humors. Many doctors prescribe B. B. B. as a last re fort, so if vou are tired of sarsaparillas, tonics, and doctoring, buy only one large bottle cf B. B. B.. and you will tner. know that you have at last found the remedy that curts. TRIP TO COSTA EICA. Miss Jessie Lewelling 'Writes Interest ingly of the Country. Mi Jessie L wiling.- daughter of ex Governor Leweiling. ha-s pose with i:lustra:i-r.s in the Chica lr.s ab'-ut nor recent trn Psrt ,f her description f- to Tribute. teil to Costa Rica. t. the arrival in Port Limon our first impression was that it was inhabited soilv by Jamaica negroes. They crowd the Vharf and swoop down on arriving ia.s.ser;u-r vessels like the hideous black buzzards which Ir.lest the streets ana stride terror to the hearts of tourists. These r:?rr-es are the blackest of the dark--kinned human kind. Arrayed in half Indian and half Euror-ean style, they carrv iwh doleful, long faces about that a stranger invariably givrs the begged (t aims with genuine sentiments of pity. They delight to steal in a petty way, but are sel-i .ni guilty of crime. The one Kreat difference between them and the American negro Is their utter lack of cheerfulness. They seldom smile. and among- them a cake walk was never heard of. The "colore-i cent" who happens over here from "'the States" can stick a aste diamond in his red tie, smoke a cigar, an lord it over his more humble brethren aii he pleases. Of the 63 inhabitants of Limon. U per cent are blacks. "Wane the- hotel accommodations in Limon are not ail one couid wish for, the h. sptta'ity and ready service are consol ing. The servants a!l negroes of course hst1. an uncomfortable way of announc ing themselves by a peculiar twist of the door kni b and enteritis one s room with out waiting for so much as a "come in." "Port Limon Is proud of its concrete s-a wall, which Is almost a mile in length and about seven feet high. The wall along tae sea. front Is pointed out to visi tors as a mark of progress, al-.ng with the beautiful park. The Banana River railway, which follows trie sea beach tnrouth winding eoooar.ut groves for twenty-five miles out of the city, affords a satisfactory means of enjoying some of r.he tropical beaut of the countrv. The road was originally constructed bv the fruit company for the development of a farm containing 2. acres of banana grove, and after following the sea for about three miies it strives, iniand until it reacne Banana river. Imagine a clear stream reflecting tropical ferns, great palms, eooantit trees. and the t-road velvet of banana leaves, and you may imagine something of the appear ance of this pier'ire...i;e river, from the banks of whi' h thousands of bunches of baioanas are shippe. yearly. "The streets are paved with cobble stones and briox. and are beautitu.lv ciean. There is a general atmosphere of comfort and deliberation. Here. too. one sas the quaint ox carts, but there is also an ocra-iona.1 carriage of ancient make, and some good horses. There is not a carriair- bunding concern in c'osta Rica, and oniy a f--w of trie wealthier families p.j-w..ss modern e-ui; atre "The one forbidding feature is the great r umber of turker buzzards which infest t-ie street, or spread their bat-like wings and perch on the gaiiery outside ones window, waiting like many undertak er f...r some one to die. "At 11 o clerk everv one breakfasts. The fhot.s are closed and the str --s deserted". Fruirs. meats at.d sweers, with plenty of wine. Hre weii s-rved in successive cour-es tv the agile peor.. Inim.-.ii.itely after dinner, which is served at 5. all sn J..se congregates in the j.laza. a park in the center of town, t atierid the band concert given nightiv. The music chosen from the French and Julian, is extremely good, and it is a BISEilSE CURES. Tr. Ecltii's Eiiy TaS!s3 ia73 czrsi i-y cssss :f sarly Er.;if s Hisses. Th2 casss T3 A;y :r,2 aHIiri xith any !:m cfk:i-;y blaii;: ail-srt I:: a rssiy than that Er. EcIt!;'s IiiiT TbVbt .7""' ?Maltrfoit ret th fetiaicfl. bocd is two auoa of r-rn Tn aa4 Swo. Prpparwl only by H0LII3 ClSXiClI. CO. 43 kLuden Lu jj T For sale by the following druggists in Topeka: Star.snel.l. .2 Kansa ave v ooiverton. 7iH Kansas ave.: Sim. cor E'n and Kansas ave.: Wilson. 4i4 Fast 4th,: Waggoner. 731 Kansas ave.: Mi'iier inannicy, lich and Topeka ave.: Rossir ytn and Topeka ave.: KUngaman. LM i-ast ttt; P.owlev 4 Snow. th and Ka- v-: Swift Holiday Co., isn Kansas ave.; Gibraltar Pitai-macy. Si3 Iva.-.M.s ave.; Ounther-s. ;th and Jackson it or sala in North Topeka by Lacey si Km-aa ir..; Arnold Drug Co.. 821 Kaa- iaa t Co.. $ii ivajmas are. e:3 s3 ir: 1-3 p:srh:::ri cf a practiefcj .physician, ars f:r zih eiarrizrisre la fci af IS YOUR BLOOD PURE Do cuts or scratches heal slowly? Does your skin itch or burn? Have you Pimples? Eruptions? Aching Bonos or Back? Eczema? Old Sores? Boils? Scrofula? Rheumatism? Foul Breath? Catarrh? Are you pale? Then Your Blood Is Impure. To cure, purify your blood at once with B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm. It makes the Blood Pure and Rich, heals every sore, and gives a clear, smooth, healthy skin. DEEP-SEATED CASES, like ulcers, cancer, eating sores, pain ful swellings, blood poison, are quickly curM by B. B. B., made especially for all Obstinate Bl.xd and Skin Troubles. B. B. B. drains the Poison and Humors out of the Blood and entire system, so the symptoms cannot return. Give it a trial. It cures when all else fails. Thoroughly tested for thirty years. Sold at drug stores at tl per large bottle. Complete directions with each bottle. So sufferers may test it. a trial bottle given away absolutely free. Write for it. Address or call on BLOOD BALM COMPANY. 137 Mitchell street, Atlanta, Ga. Write today. Describe trouble, and free medical advice given. relief after the "rag-time" and popular airs one hears in public at home. The members of the band are all Costa P-icans. "There are probably no more beautiful women In the world than those one sees in fan Jose- In the plaza of an evening is the piace to see them, as thev seidom go out on the streets, and never unless I much "chaperoned." The English and American visitors appear but palely pret- I ty beside the rich, "dark beauty of the Spanish senorltas ana the Costa Kicans. The class line is drawn distinctly among the women, and is ever manifested In i their dress. A costly silk shawl is the invariable adornment of a lady. She i wears it over her Kuropean gown, but she scorns a hat. and in the day time carries only a dainty sunshade over the elaborate high coiffure. "By a common understanding, the working girl never dons the shawls, but substitutes a narrow silk scarf, fringed at either end. Whiie still another class of women, the laborers, are scantily dressed with sleeveless chemise, low cut, and sometimes entirely off the shoulders. A cotton scarf of bright hue is often folded over the meager bodice, which is worn with a calico skirt. These women are al ways baref'coteii, and one of the beauties of the Costa Rican women is their smail hands and feet. It is a pretty sight to see the washwomen at their work in the clear streams about the town. Often they will be nude to the waist as they beat against the white stones the objects of their work. The white teeth, the richest complexions, and figures indicat ing strength, and perfect health, are the characteristic features of the Costa Ricaa women. "A tribute to art is the wonderful San Jose theater, said to be the most beau tiful in the world. The government paid $1.5ot0cn for its construction. From with out it is a gem of Roman architecture, ard the interior is a series of costly paintings, rare wood carving and marvel ous statues. On either side of the en trance a number of doors open into spacious reception room3. smoking and refreshment rooms. In all. the painted panels are marvels of Italian art. Most of them were done by Pablo Serro. The theater proper is somewhat smaller than the Auditorium, but possessing all of Its advantages in stage construction and modern improvements, while it far sur passes the great Chicago house in beauty and symmetry. The president's box. im mediately opposite the stage, is draped in royal blue and gold, the ceiling of which is adorned with a splendid paint ing representing peace and justice." P0KT0 mCAN DIFFICULTY Is Pointed Out by the President in a Message to Congress. Washington. April 19. The president has sent to congress the following message: "The time remaining before the first of May when the act of April 12. 1S00. en titled 'An act temporarily to provide reve nue and a civil government for Puerto P-ico and other purposes,' will take ef fect, appears to be insufficient for the careful Inquiry and consideration requi site to the proper selection of suitable persons to fill the important civil offices provided for by the act. The powers of the present government will cease when the act takes effect and some new author ity will be necessary to enable the offi cers now performing the various duties of civil government in the island to con tinue the performance of these duties un til the officers who are to perform simi lar duties under the new government shall have been appointed and qualified. That authority cannot well be given at present by temporary appointments of the esisn.ng officers to p-sitions under the act t r the reason that manv of the existing officers are officers of the army detailed to performance of civil duties and sec tion l.ni of the revised statutes would prevent them from accepting such tempo rarv appointments under the penalty of losing their commissions. The selecting of the new officers and the organization of tne new government under the act re ferred to will be accomplished with ail practical speed, but in order that it mav be properly accomplished. I recommend the passage of a joint resolution to ob viate the difficulty above seated "WM. M K1XLKY." To carry into effect the president's message. Mr. Foraker. chairman of the Porto Rican committee, introduced this joint resolution: "That until the officer to fill anv office provided for by the act of April 12, 1:0, entitled an 'Act temoorarilv to provide revenues and a civil government for Porto Rico and for other purposes,' shailave been appointed and qualified, the orr-Icer or officers now performing the civil duties pertaining to such offices may continue to perform the same under the authority of said act: and no officer of the army snau lose nis commission by reason there of, provided that nothing herein contain ed shall be held to extend the time for the application and auaiification of any such officers beyond tie first day of Aug ust. I' On motion of Senator Foraker. the reso lution and the message were referred to the committee on Porto Rico. Spreads lake Wildflre. When things are "the best" they become "the best selling." Abraham Hare, a lead ing druggist, of Believiile. O.. writes: "Electric Bitters are the best selling bit ters I have handled in 20 years. You know why? Most diseases begin in disorders of the stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the stomach, reguiates liver, kidneys and bowels, purines the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures multitudes of mala dies. It builds up the entire system. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run-down man or woman. Price 50 cents. Sold by A. T. Waggoner, druggist, 721 K ar-saa avenue. AILROAD HEWS. Santa Fe Earnestly Engaged in Dereloping the West. Immigration Prospect3 Giro Fresh Impetus to the Work. ADVANTAGES SHOWN. Literature Distributed in Euro pean Countries and the East. Industrial Department Has Done Much For the West. The Santa F"e is one of several western lines now earnestly engaged in the de velopment of -western territory. This development has been in progress since the establishment of the industrial de partment -with Mr. James A, Davis as industrial commissioner, but this year fresh impetus has been given it by the prospects of greatly Increased immi gration. In the countries of Europe from which the United States draws the greatest percentage of immigrants, and through out the New England and Atlantic coast L states, literature i3 being distributed telling of the advantages of various localities in Kansas, Colorado, Okla noma, Texas and Mew Mexico. In addi tion, the position of the company in the matter of establishing and fostering new industries, is denned in the following general circular: "The management, desirous of increas ing the business of the company and also of furthering the prosperity of those whose homes are in the territory served by its lines, has organized an in dustrial department, whose object is to assist, so tar as it can properly do so. in the development of local resources and the establishment of new industries at points where favorable opportunities tor such industries exist. It does not take any financial interest in proposed industries, a3 it has no money to invest or cash to contribute, nor does it foster or favor any proposition which does not rest upon a sound business basis, but it is prepared to co-operate with the peo ple in any legitimate enterprise favored by local conditions, and to that endr so licits correspondence." Since the establishment of the Indus trial department, it is estimated that 50 new towns have been opened along the Santa Fe's western lines, and scores of industries have been located at various points. SANTA FE LEAGUE. Baseball Enthusiasts in Shops to Contest For a Cup. Baseball enthusiasts at the Santa Fe shops in Topeka are hard at work. Each of the departments will have team and it is expected that they will form a league. This league wiil be composed of four or perhaps five teams from the following departments: The round house, the south shop, the east shop, the black smith shop and the boiler shop. There Is as yet some doubt as to whether the boiler shop team will enter the league but it is tnought that they will. A handsome silver cup. properly en graved, will be purchased and contest ed for. The team having the highest percentage of games won will get the cup. This plan will arouse a considerable amount of rivalry among the teams. They have all been organized and have spent some time already in working out. A number of practice games may be looked for in the near future. From among the department teams enough men have been selected to com pose the crack team of the shops which will meet any and all teams from the neighboring towns tnat may want game. Ira Henry, one of the best pitchers which the team has boasted, has re tired from the field and will not play this season. The "Reds." the crack team, will have two batteries this year. The line up is as follows: Albert Wahl and Frank Thompson, catchers: George Sherman and Joe McMahon, pitchers: Archie Baughman. first base: vv'm. Powell, sec ond base: Robert Eewie, third base; "Hank" Baird, shortstop; Harry Sulli van, left field; Howard Larkin. center field: Wm. Gardner, rigth field, and Frank Wahl, substitute. Mr. Whipple was elected manager. Archie Baughman, captain; Jacob Lewis, secretary and Ben Butler; treasurer. The boys on the round house team elected Pitcher George Sherman, as cap tain of their team. He was at one time a student at the University of Wiscon sin and while there took an active in terest in athletics. He was for three seasons on the football team, playing in. the position of right half back. During the World's Fair he pitched five games for the University team, three of which he won. His support is as follows: Sam Ash. catcher; Lawrence Botkin, first base: Daniel Shannon, second base: Howard Larkin, third base; Frank Wahl, shortstop; Denton Crotchet, left field; Ben Butler, center field; George Britenall, right field, and Rouke Fur man as substitute. AN OFFICE ABOLISHED. Bock Island Freight Department Will Handle Refrigerator Business. The office of superintendent of refrig erator line, on the Rock Island, has been abolished. This was decided upon soon after the death of its late incumbent, Mr. H. M. Sexton. The work of this de partment has been turned over to the freight office. All communications pertaining to traffic requiring refrigerator cars should be addressed to the general freight agent having jurisdiction. All communi cations in regard to the movement of refrigerator cars should be addressed to A. J. Hitt, general superintendent. ACCIDENT AT EMPORIA. Brakeman Foraker Seriously Injured "While Coupling Cars. Emporia, April 19. William K. For aker. a Santa Fe brakeman, living at 601 State street, and running west out of this city, met with a painful acci dent in the yards Wednesday. He w-as going out on train 71. a local freight train, and was coupling the air hose as fast as the switch engine made up the train. He was stooping down between two cars couplmg the hose and did not notice several cars which the switch engine had "kicked" down towards the train. As they struck the train the jolt knocked him down and one car ran over hi3 left foot cutting; his toes off and mashing the bone from the instep down to a pulp. He was picked up and put on the switch engine and brought up town to Dr. Jacobs' office where the wound was dressed temporarily. He was later sent to the Santa Fe hospital at Topeka whre the foot was amputa ted at the instep. Brakeman Foraker has been very un fortunate. A few years ago he had his thigh broke by the switch engine bump- s into a car on which he was stand- ing. knocking him off. At another time he was in the way car when it Jumped the track and rolled down an. embank ment, bruising him tip badly. BOEB WAB AFFECTS A DEAL. Member of Colorado Midland Voting Trust Killed in Africa. Denver. April 19. Here Is an instance where the Boer war has had an im portant effect upon a railroad deal in Colorado. President George W. Ristine, of the Colorado Midland, has returned from the funeral of his mother in Ohio. He reports that while ce was m Chicago he received a cablegram from London, announcing tne aeatn 01 captain tsoyie. one of the five members of the voting trust of the company. The captain has been fighting with the English in South Africa and during a recent battle he was killed. The effect of Captain Boyle's death upon the Midland deal is this. The captain having been one of the mem bers of the voting trust it was necessary to obtain fcis consent to a change in the personnel of the board of directors at the next annual meeting. One other trustee, a Mr. Letterdale. is in London, and he is said to have given his assent to the change, the shareholders of the Colorado and Southern and Rio Grande Western, who are about to take over the Midland stock entire, desiring that a new board be elected. Captain Boyle's death will necessitate the appointment of a new trustee, who will no aoubt be selected for his friendship to the new interests. Mr. Ristine said he had not heard who the captain's successor was to be. The transfer of stock will not take place before July 1. BOCK ISLAND CHANGES. Position of General 'Western Passen ger Agent Vacated. The position of general agent of the nasseneer department of the Rock Isl and with headquarters at 214 South Sm-ine street. Los Angeies, California. has been vacated by the resignation of F. W. Thompson, who ha3 resigned to accept a position with another com pany. Mr. TT. G. S. Hough, formerly of Kan sas City, will assume the duties of the office of general agent at Los Angeles. The vacancy caused by Mr. Hough's promotion will be filled in Kansas City by the appointment of Mr. Le Moyne Moffet as traveling passenger agent, with an $,fHee at S00 Main street. NOW IT'S THE UNION PACIFIC. Mile-a-2inute Bun Made For a Dis tance of 153 Miles. Omaha, Xeb., April 19. General Man ager Dickinson, President Burt, H. E. Harriman and Jacob Schiff. of the board of directors of the Union Pacific, were at Cheyenne, and it was neces sary for the party to be here at an early hour yesterday morning. They left Cheyenne at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening and reached Omaha at 5:50 o'clock Wednesday morning. On the west end of the road the time was not so good as expected, but from Grand Island to Omaha. 153 miles, the run was made in 152 minutes, making one stop at Schuyler for water. The time for the 516 miles from Cheyenne to Omaha was 10 hours and 50 minutes. FBISCO NOW IN C0NTB0I Deed of the Kansas Midland Boad Is Filed in Wichita. Wichita. Eas., April 19. Instruments transferring the Kansas Midland rail way running from Wichita to Ells worth, a distance of 108 miles, to the St. Louis San Francisco railway com pany have teen filed here tday. The consideration is 11,100,000 of Kansas Midland division four per cent, first mortgage bonds and $363,000 common stock trust certificates of the St. Louis San Francisco railway. The new Frisco bonds are authorized for S1.30G, 000. of which SMO.OOO will be reserved for future improvements on the Midland division. Interest will accrue from Aprii 1. EXCURSIONS ON AXX, BOAD 3. Cheap Summer Kates to Colorado Will Be General. All the roads from Chicago. St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado will follow the example of the Rock Island ana run excursions at half rates to Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs. The Wabash road has given notice tnat It will participate In excursions to uoioraao common pomes via Kansas Oty. it has not stated whether it wiil "make reduced rates from points east of Chicago and St, Louis, but it mav do so. it It does ail tne eastern lines probabiv wiil make reduced rates to Colorado in connection with the western linesi In any event the excursion rates of the Western roads will be used as basing rates bv the eastern lines. In ail proo- aouity arrangements will oe made tor tne eastern lines to issue round trip excursion tickets to Colorado. Railway Orders and Politics. Fiieblo, Colo., April 19. Representa tives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.Order of Railway Conductors, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Jrder of Railway Telegraphers and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen have called a state convention to take place at Puebl Monday, June 25. to 'devise means whereby they can take a collec tive part in the election of members of tne state legislature. Fireman's Arm Ossifying Kansas City, April 19. The trial of the suit of F. W. Marsh against the Pitts burg Gtilf railroad for 523. M0 damages was commenced in Judge Siover's court yesterday. Marsh claims that his finger was pinched by a defective shovel while he was working a3 a fireman, that blood poisoning set in and now his arm is ossifying. Union Pacific Officials Here. G. H. Sharp, superintendent of bridges and building on the Union Pacific and P. R, Walsh, road master of the same line are in Topeka. The object of their visit in this city is the annual spring clean up around the depot and yards. Some few changes and improvements in the hotel will be made. New Engine Inspector. A vacancy was occasioned by the res ignation of James Devlin as night in spector of engin-s at the Santa Fe round house In this city. This vacancy has been filled by the appointment of H. McGowan to the position above named. SANTA FE LOCALS Emery Hanson of the coach paint shop Vtas resinevi. Chas. Gardiner, of the coach repair ehoy. has gone eaat on a two weeks' visit to relatives. August Gross, of the Machine shop, had a finger severely bruised Thursday. James Mere?n. foreman of tke coach re pair shops, is back at his desk again after his campaign. He is just as good-natured as ever, and sa'S there are no sore spots on him. J. S. Mattingly. round house machinist or the &anta ie at ia junta, is visiting friends in this cirv. Mr. Mattinglv lived in Topeka about three years ago. at which time he worKea m c aanta x- e aaops RAILROAD NOTES. R. P. C. Sanderson, assistant superin tendent of machinery of the .Santa Fe, 1 1 Jina iiweiry Mi poor not suit unique through, articles Coffee age. ot ia making a tour of the lines west of Topeka. vv C. Hussey, claim agent of the Union Pacific, is in town on business. Mr. Hussey's headquarters are in Den ver. General Attorney M. A. Low, of the Rock Island, went to Denver yesterday in special car ro. 200. A. B. Schrantz is in the city visiting his brother-in-law, W. O. Nevill, chief clerk in the superintendent'3 officeof the Rock Island. Mr. Schrantz was form erly roadmaster of the Rock Island, with headquarters in Davenport. C. H. Heller, traveling passenger agent of the Lehigh Valley road, was in the city on business yesterday. Assistant Geneial V, ateh Inspector J. E. Bayless of the Santa Fe is in Newton checking up the railroad watches. This has to be done once a year, at which time every conductor, engineer ana fireman have their watches inspected and tested. FROM LAS VEGAS. Passenger Conductor Leseney is laying off. preparatory to a Denver trip with his wire. Frank Jones, son of F. Meredith Jones, of this city, has a position with J. M Meade, the Santa Fe company's civil en gineer at Topeka, Kan. Section Foreman W eDster, ar. tpnnger. N. M-. mashed his left foot and he is now walking with a cane and wiil be in that fix for tome time. The Santa Fe railroad Js about to add to its main line the Santa Fe, Prescott Phoenix railroad, connecting Phoenix and Ash Fork on the Santa Fe-Paciac. a distance of more than 3-0 miles. The transfer Is to take place in tnree months. J. H. Ernmert. assistant to the presi dent of .the Santa Fe, Prescott Phoenix railroad at Prescott. A. T.. passed through Las v egas for his post or duty. Mr. Emmert is well known, tn Kansas C!tv, having been general superintendent of the Memphis and afterwards the right hand man of the late Robert Giiham. and is regarded as one of the brightest trans portation men in the country, FR02I WELLINGTON. Brakeman C. W. Ryel has been assigned to the Tonkawa-Augusta run. ChieJ Clerk G. Puett nas returned to work after a three weeks' sickness. Relief Agent Ingham has returned rrom Clyde. O. T., where he had been reliev ing the agent, who laid off on account of the sicaness ana aeatn ot rus lamer. Brakeman C. E. Harding has moved his familv to Mulvane to live. He has a run out of that place. Mrs. Harding and child went to Mulvar.e last mgnt. E. T. Igou. cashier at the freight house, is laving off. and has gone to Oklahoma to bring his family to TV ellington to live. Hir.ey Slamann is working in his place. Fireman Aammairy went tj jfieuioine Lodge to relieve Fireman S. J. Cotton, who is laving off. to move his family from Woodward to Medicine Lodge to re side. Fireman George Hilton nas tasen a po sition on tne tl. ft a., anu win ure mr Charlie Weddle. Mr. Hilton's famuy wul move to Hutchinson to reside. PLEDGE OF LOVE For the Democratic Party Re newed by Cleyeland. New York, April 19. The Brooklyn Democratic club gave a dinner iai night at the Germania duo to com memorate the 137th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson. About 150 cersons were present. At the guest tables were ex-Governor Jas. E. Campbell, ot mo; josepn j. u lette. of Alabama, and other prominent public men. Former president tirover cieveianu. sent a letter regretting his inability to be present and expressing his opinions on the present Democracy. The letter was as follows: Princeton, N. J., April 12. To Louis F. Buc hard Dear Sir: I regret that I am unable to accept your invitation to attend the dinner to be given by the Brooklyn Democratic club on the 18th instant to commemorate the brith of Thomas Jef ferson. When those who profess the Demo cratic faith meet to celebrate the birth of the man who first gave that faith a distinct formulation, their pride in the achievements and triumps of the party which he founded should not entirely displace all thought of the present sit uation and the conditions w hich In the light of experience, appear to be essen tial to its success. Though the faults of the party in power are many and though its offenses against the political health and safety of the country are flagrant, these- things should not encourage us to base an ex pectation of success, and a hope the restoration of wholesome administra tion, upon the short comings of our ad versaries. We should too well understand their ability to attach to their fortunes the powerful contingent of selfish interests, to piace confident reliance upon the weakness which ought to be the penalty of their misdeeds. Besides none of us can close our eyes to the fact that the Democratic party is only formidable in its own strength. It3 power to win victories has always been faund to depend upon a sturdy and consistent adherence to its time honored principles, which have proved sufficient to meet every emergency of our national life. Whatever successes may have attended a party of oppor tunity, with sails spread for every tran sient breeze of popular sentiment or ex citement experience has abundantly demonstrated that Democracy is so constituted that it is only strong when i courageous in the right and only vie i M r-v i its -eUU J a it's 0.7fh-'.l any 1 frS. Don't imagine you're too ricii or too to use Arbuckles Coffee. You're The famous brand is blended the taste of the many not the price is made to suit the purses of all. the finest flavored coffee (iT.) of coffee of its kind in the world. process of preserving its flavor an air-tight coating of nutritious substances explains its unusual goodness. The large buying and selling of Arbuckles Coffee explains its low price. The many you obtain free with Arbuckles as part of the purchase has helped to clinch its popularity. Try a pack- TkT 3 1 1 1 T 1 x ever mmaine iow price, juage its goodness aside trom its price. torious when Its forces are marshalled under its old and well organized stand ards. Our principles are so simple and they accord so well with the honest Ameri can disposition, which loves freedom, and cares for the public welfare, that they are easily understood by the mas ses. As a result of this, there has never been a time when false leadership of our party and a departure from simple Democratic faith have not been quick ly discovered and ruthlessly rebuked by listiess support, pronounced defection and bitter defeat. These consequences have thus been so inevitable that the lessons they teach can not be disregard ed without inviting calamity. The healthfulness of our party may well be questioned when it shrinks from such an examination of its position, as will enable it to avoid disaster, by kef-ping In a course of safety, under the guidance of true Democracy. Therefore, these? who claim to be fol lowers of Thomas Jefferson will fail to discharge a soiemn duty If, in this time of doubt and temptation, they neglect such an examination, and if this discloses a tendency in party con trol to subordinate the principles of pure Democracy and to distrust their conquering power, then conditions should not continue without a brave and early Democratic protest. I have addressed these words to- fel low Democrats in the full conscious ness that I am now far removed from any influence in party management, but I love the old Democratic party, and I have written under the sanction of that j "freedom of speech" which Thomas Jefferson placed among the cardinal factors of our Democratic creed. Tours very truiv. GROVER. CLEVEnVNTJ. A letter was also read from ex-Gor-ernor Boies, of Iowa, in, which he ad vocated the freedom of Cuba and The giving up of the Philippines. Gen. Joseph Wheeler also sent a let ter of regret. Joseph J. Willett responded to the toast "A Century cf Democracy." In responding to the toast "The Res toration of Jeffersonlan Democracy," ex -Governor Campbell declared tnat the party of Jefferson could not sur vive half Democratic and half Popu listic. He repudiated the socialistic theories brought into the party by the Populists. Speaking of the Chicago platferm of '9o, he declared that it enunciated many great and enduring truths, but coupled them to at least one fatal error the un-Jeffersenian and (under existing mining and commercial conditions) the impossible proposition of "IS to L" The speaker said that a majority of the electors of the country were bimet allisms, but they had been forced to choose between the two forms of mono metallism, and they had chosen gold, but in doing so they had been saddled with a financial bill which created the most powerful and dangerous of ail trusts a money trust. It was sufficient, he said, to know that "16 to 1" was dead, and that Just so long as the Democrats proclaimed their intention to resurrect it just that long would their own resurrection be postponed. Mr. Campbell declared that the army of voters had plenty of work at good wages. Continuing, he said: "It will be hard to enlist their co operation to destroy oppression in Porto Rico, or stay imperialism in the Phil ippines, unless we first abandon the menace to their own prosperity." George Gould's Easter Gift. Lakewc-od. N. J.. April 19. George J. Gould's contribution to the plate collec tion taken at the Easter morning service of All Saints' Episcopal church was a check for tt.000. Both Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Kingdon are among the working supporters of that church and members of its various charitable societies. Chicago Still 'Wants the Duke. Chicago. April 19. Spain's minister to the United States, the Duke D'Arcos. is to be invited to attend the thirty-fourth annual national encampment of the G. A. R., to be held in Chicago in August. Wm. H. Harper, executive director of the local committee, said that the invitation will be forwarded in a few days. An accept ance is expected, notwithstanding the fact that the duke was irritated bv the receipt of a request that he attend the Dewey celebration. Bemcrkabla Cure of Rheumatism. Kenna, Jackson Co.. W. Va, About three years ago my wife had an attack of rheumatism which confined her to her bed for over a month and rendered her unable to walk a step without as sistance, her limbs being swollen to dou ble their normal size. Mr. S. Maddox in sisted on my using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I purchased a fifty-cent bottle and used it according to the directions and the next morning she walked to breakfast without assistance hi any manner, and she has not had a similar attack since. A. B. Parsons. For sale by ail druggists. The latest improved rubber tires put on. E. G. Kinley, successor to Klnley Lannan, 424-424 Jackson. Millions Given Away. It Is certainly gratifying to the public to know of one concern which 13 not afraid t be generous. The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consump tion. Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles and have the satisfaction of knowing it has cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis. La Grippe and all Throat, Chest and Lung diseases are surely cured by it- Call on any druggist, and get a free, trial bottle. Regular size 50c, and $1.00. f very battle guaranteed. siKiiiiiMiimmmiBimm if fi 1 HMO

to few. i i f A Point to Remember rn- ..viWnal --Lw-m for ths rapid gro v of our Prescription Busiaess if. the fact of our using nothing but the pajrewfi drturs ana most skilled lxtjor, nA infiistSnjr. en th strictest adherence to oar motto: Pisiti.elj 3o Sabvtiictiia. If yon see oar nan oa any thing, you will kmow ft; i RIGHT i GEO. W. STANSFiELD, DRUGGIST, Why suffer the pangs of rheumatism J, when i KOHL'S RHEUMATIC CURE 4 gives quick relief and permanent cure. Ail Druzzists. Price SI. CO. WE'LL DO YOUR HAULTVQ R'GHT. Topeka Transfer Go. 509 Kamas Arcnn CfC.c Tfti. Jio. Bouse TeL 395. F. P, BACON Proprietor.; rFEEE ME ABOUT STORAGE. PEESBTTERIAN MISSIONS. Union Meeting of City "Workers to Be Held Friday. The union meeting of the Ladies Mls- sionary societies of the Preebyteriaa churches of Topeka will be held at West minster church Friday, April 20, begin ning at 10 o'clock a. m. Following is the programme: Devotional service) Mrs. Wm. Tweedale. Missionary letters. Report of Presbyterian meeting Mrs. J. Thomas. Twentieth anniversary of the Presbyter-Lai society Mn. Cora Deming, AFTERNOON. Devotional service. The Patchwork Window Mrs. T. F. Garver. Ideal Readers Mrs. H. L. Nelson. Music Mrs. J. E. Adams and Mrs. A. K. Rod gers. Dr. Duncan's Work In Met iahkahtia Mrs. Dr. Gordon. W. A. Collins, Monroe La. writes- "t was completely run down and suffering from nervous trouble that made life a misery; since using Beggs' Blood Purifier I am a well man." For twenty years it has been preventing disease and making sick people well. R. W. Squires. Phar macist, 7li Kansa3 ave. Drunkenness Cured. It is Xow iTitliia the Eeacb ol Eiery Woman to Save the Druskiri A Trial Package Mailed Free to AH. By a new discovery which can be given In tea, coffee or food. It does its work so silently and surely that while the devoted wife, sister or daughter looks on. the drunkard is reclaimed even against hia will and without his knowledge or cooperation- Send your name arid address to Dr. J. W. Haines. 1555 Glenn Bide Cin cinnati. Ohio, and he will mail enough of the remedv free to show how it is used in tea, coffee or food and that it wiil cure the dreaded habit quietiy and per manent! v, also full directions how to use it. books and testimonials from hundred who have been cured, and everything needed to aid you in saving those near and dear to vou from a life of degrai- tion and. ultimate poverty and disgrace. HOW TO QUIT TOBACCO. A new discovery, odorless and tasteless, that ladies can give in coffee or any klr.-l of food quickly curing the patient witn out his knowledge. Anyone cici have a free trial package by a-dlres-ir? Rogers Drug Chemical Co.. 737 Fiftiina P.aee srjs.. Cincinnati. Ohio, and easily drive, foul tobacco smoke and dirty s tattoos, trom the home. 1 W 1 rSA The 1-: iSfx U 1 ST-ml

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4 TOPEKA STATE JOUHNAL, THTJUSDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 1900. TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL BT FRANK P. MAC LENKAS. VOLUME XXVII.. No. 94 Cfaolal Paper or the City of Topeka, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Daily edition, delivered by carrier. 10 cents a week to any part of Topeka or suburbs, or at the same price In any Kan Kan town where tbe paper has a carrier system. 1'y mail, one year 2J -y mail, three months jJJ V eekiy edition, one year PrRM NKNT HOME. Topeka State Journal Buildinsr. 800 and 02 Kansas avenue, corner of Kitfhtn, NEW YORK OFFICE. Temple Court Bids. A Frank Richardson, Mir. CHICAGO OFFICK. Stock lixchanga Bide. A. Frank Richardson. Mirr. LONDON OFFICE. U Red Lion Court, Fleet Street. TELEPHONES. BuRlnesn Office Pell 'Phone 107 Reporters' Room Bell 'Phone 577 The war In the Transvaal la responsi ble for some very bad verse from Kip ling. The prosperity wave seems at last, to have struck the claimants to large Inheritances. Since Dewey has stopped talking some admiring friends have taken up the Job for him. Dr. Harper, of Chicago, is about to go lo Russia. The czar will do well to keep a firm grip on the Imperial treasure- The plan of the "Knights of the Soil" for helping farmers appears to be an improvement over the scheme for lim iting production. The suddenness with which the New York World dropped Dewey may be due to its having ascertained that the ad miral is a bimetallism Vermont Republicans did not Instruct their delegates to Philadelphia for Me Kinley. This probably was due to their regard for Admiral Dewey. As soon as the people of Paducah tieard that Dewey is a Democrat they sent him twelve quarts of 20 year old whisky and offered him the keys of the town. Washington Post: Mrs. Lease's daughter is on the stump making polit ical speeches. The male members of the Lease family appear to have escaped the contagion. If the French ara compelled to be on their good behavior for six months in order to Insure the success of the expo sition, they will be in a humor to fight all Europe by the time it closes. There Is more trouble In store for Mr. Huntington. Two hundred and fifty members of the house are insisting that some action be taken on the Nicaragua canal bill during the present session. Col. Bryan has an advantage in point of numbers. He is being endorsed by two political parties while President McKinley has been forced to content himself with approval of one up to the present time. Peoria Journal: It is the duty of ev ery good American citizen to cast a bal lot at every election that is held in this country. Why? Eecause if the good citirena do not vote, the bad citizens, who never fail to vote, will eventually get control of affairs. That Is as plain as a pikestaff. The United States is now the world's greatest producer and exporter of meats, which form one of the most im portant features of our export trade. In 1887 the total exportation of provis ions anil live animals was 8102,774,910, and in 1899 their total was $207,105,637, having thus doubled meantime, and forming in 1899 17.3 per cent of the to tal exports of that year. Colonel Pope, the well known bicycle manufacturer, is authority for the statement that automobiles will soon be so cheap as to be within the reach of all. He intimates that the reduction will be even greater than that which has takn place in the bicycle market with in the past three years. The time is coming, he says, when a first-class au tomobile, made for two, can be pur chased for $250. There is a curious coincidence of dates, says the Albany Argus, In con nection with the history of our Spanish war, and its sequel. It is noted that on April 11, 1S9S, congress received the president's message precipitating war with Spain; that on April 11, 1899, the exchange of the ratifications of the Paris treaty by Spain and the United States was made at -the White House; and that on April 11, 1900, the bill im posing the tariff on Porto Rico, and giving that island the most pernicious form of government conceivable, was passed by the house and practically be came a law. What is reserved to occur on April 11, 1901, only prophets can fore tell. CONSUMPTION OF INTOXICANT. A British parliamentary report on the consumption of alcoholic beverages by the leading nations of the world makes a very good showing for the United states on tne score of comparative moderation in the use of lntoxicanta As wine drinkers the French are far in the lead, their annual consumption oemg 92o.000.000 gallons, or 24.25 gal mis per capita. Tne British total' is 16,000,000 gallons, or .4 per capita, while the American total is 21.500,000 gallons, or .5 lor every man, woman and child In the United States. The Germans, with a per capita consumption of 1.5 gallons, are a little ahead of England and the United States, but far behind France. The British are the greatest beer drinkers, with a total consumption of I.2;"0,000,0p0 gallons, or an average of 31. S gallons, per capita. The Germans, taken as a whole nation, come next. with a total of 1,382,000,000 gallons, or S3 per capita; although some of the separate German states go far ahead of these figures. The per capita amount of beer drunk in Wurtemberg is 43 gal lons, and in Bavaria 66 gallons. Coming to the United States there is a -drop of 12.6 per capita, or a total ot 920,000,000 gallons. The French do not drink much beer, the average being only 5.3 per capita. In spirituous liquors, like whisky, brandy, rum, gin, etc., the Danes take the lead, drinking an average of 3.2 gallons for every man, woman and child. The per capita consumption la other countries is as follows: France, 1.94; Germany, 1.89; England, 1.02 r United States, .86. These returns are made up from the average of the three years, 1S96 97 98. They show that the United States is at the foot of the list in per capita con sumption of each and every kind of intoxicant; and, further, that (except in Germany) there is a general ten dency, especially in the United States, to abandon strong liquors In favor of light wines and beers- Even at that, we drink less of the latter per capita than any other leading nation In the world. GLOBE SIGHTS. From the Atchison Globe. All aome people want is an audience. We would hate to be a cook, and have pie crust on our conscience. Every bum show manager wants his picture to appear on the lithographs. A woman has to be a martyr, to live up to her own expectations of herself. At receptions, the women have long been wearing skirts cut rainy day at tne top. It requires an average of two weeks for a family storm to clear off, and another is due in a week. In every town, there are a lot of men who think there is no harm in drinking whisky in a drug store. When a man meets with an accident, it is always said that his wife is very low as a result of the shock. We have noticed In time of peril that the man who believes his, soul is saved, gets as scared as one whose soul isn't. By "accomplished" means thai a girl knows how to do certain things well which will be out of fashion in six months. If a woman faints while being fitted at the dressmaker's, she Is immensely proud of it and never loses an oppor tunity of telling it. The more gaudy a woman dresses, the more she knows she needs it. A reallr pretty woman is content to wear a very simple costume. An Atchison girl who has a father, mother, and seven younger sisters and brothers, has bought a bird in order that she may have "something to love." When a boarding house young man marries a girl who is a good cook, and they go to housekeeping, he begin9 to grow fat as fast as a cemetery in South Africa. When a boy really means It, he says "thank you" without being told. If you are compelled to ask him, "What do you say?" he feels more like saying "dang it" than "thank you." There has been a great deal of rain and mud for three days, and the side walks were in a filthy condition until a well known woman came down town this afternoon wearing a dress with a train, and kindly cleaned them off. Tbe only reason Mrs. Dewey wants her husband to be president is that she many rank first in the dinky receptions in Washington. Social ambition is as dangerous for a woman as politics is for a man. Mrs. Lysan&er John Appleton is claiming that the state authorities are not doing their duty. She inherited a silk dress, a feather bed and $25 in cash from her grandmother recently. and no attempts have been made to collect an inheritance tax. Great men seem to be as foolish as the rest of us. When Dewey became a hero in Manila Bay, by the merest ac cident, and without encountering the slightest danger, people thought of him as a great man, and concluded that he must know a great deal. But within a few weeks after his return home he began making a fool of him self, and has done nothing else since. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. From the Chicago News. Dignity always begins where boasting ends. Some men believe in drowning care in the flowing bowl. The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history. The helm is but a little thing, yet it governs the course of the ship. A fur cap trimmed with lace Is like a hot plum pudding with ice cream sauce. Probably the dog didn't want to go into the ark because he had a bark of his own. Three dangerous courses the course of time, the course of true love and the race course. Says a rural editor of a rival: "He is a reservoir of falsehood and an aque duct or ignorance. If a man is unable to say nothing and saw wood, he can at least try to do either one or the other. An old bachelor commenting on the ring cure for rheumatism, says that wedding rings have been used to cure love for ages. No matter how poor it mav be. there is always one enjoyable feature about a new play. The iuiot behind you isn't continually telling his neighbor what is going to happen next. A small man should never marry buxom widow. He might be called the widow s mite. When a man discovers that he has had enough he also discovers that he has overestimated his capacity. When a woman resorts to art for youthful complexion she is only trying iu mane up tor lost time. A philosopher who has undoubtedly Deen up against it, says: "The best tnrow a man can make with dice Is to tnrow them away." No man on earth is ever referred to as one of nature's noblemen. He must occupy a space in the earth in order to acquire tne tine. Courtship was probably invented by some man who wanted to find out what some woman thought of him without asking her. It Is universally conceded that a man has a perfect right to steal an umbrella or a kiss whenever he has an oppor tunity. If a man ever becomes truly great it is usually the help of a devoted wife that is responsible for it. aiJAKER REFLECTIONS. From the Philadelphia Record. A man may borrow trouble, and yet keep Lent. The ballet dancer always has to kick for her salary. It's hard forthe average man toswal low his pride without choking. Tommy "Pop, what's a wooden wed ding?" Tommy's Pop "When a chip marries a fellow who is a perfect stick." Hoax "Painless dentistry Is com paratively new, isn't It?" Joax "Not much. It dates back to the Spanish Inquisition." No, Maude, dear, when we speak of the leading man of a theatrical com pany we don't refer to the one who con ducts the orchestra. The first rose of summer shad roes. A Jack-pot sometimes develops into a pot of trouble. The .biggest Job a woman undertakes is when she marries a man to reform him. Everybody knows when a girl bleaches her hair. She can't keep it dark. She "Would you die for me?" He "Well er I'd rather become a widower for you." When a man owes you money it is well not to put off till tomorrow what can be dunned today. TFrom the Philadelphia Record. The one secret a woman can keep ia her age. Blessings seldom come singly, except in the case of single blessedness. The man who makes a trip around the world makes his money go a long way. The stuff you get In a light lunch cafe is often heavy enough about an hour after you have eaten it. Blobbs "Don't you love the spring when everything is in bloom?" Slobba "All but the blooming idiots who rave about it. "How shall I take this chills and fever medicine?" asked the man who suffers from ague. "Shake well before taking," replied the druggist. Lots of people get through life on self-assurance. Even the bearded lady of museum fame wouldn't stand much of a show if it wasn't for her cheek. Subburbs "Did you get many re plies to your advertisement for a cook?" Hubbubs "Didn't get any. You see. I made the mistake of advertising for a plain cook instead of a cook to do plain cooking. A stage career is doomed to sighs When angels fly the coop. The walking gent then counts the ties. The super a in tne soup. Hoax "People who don't pay their bills are generally found out. Joax. 'Yes; I've noticed that the bill collect ors seldom find them in." Dog-faced Boy' "I hear the living skeleton has married the fat woman." Tattooed Woman "Yes; and he is stacking up against a pretty large proposition. Mrs. Muggins "How lovely it is to see the girls making sacrifices during Lent." Mrs. Buggins "Yes; if they didn't lots of them wouldn't have any Easter bonnets." Should women propose? Why, yes, of course, Whenever they can; Provided that they have enough. cold cash To support a man! PLATFORM FORECAST. Republican Declaration of Faith Is Outlined. Chicago, April 19. A special to the Post from Washington saysr Administration leaders have agreed upon tne I3sue ana articles or re publican faith which will be incorpo rated in the national platform to be submitted to the Philadelphia conven tion for ratification. A rough draft of the Republican party creed has been in iha Sprlnrj When we would like to feel strong, vigorous and ambitious, we are weak, tired and dull; appetite Tszlzo is poor, food is not relished, sleep does not seem to refresh, we go to bed tired and get up tired. This Zm GSE GSM G condition is because of thin, impure, sluggish blood which is unequal to the demands of the body for more life, vigor, energy, strength. Nature cries for help, and it is to be found in Hood's Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier, blood enricher, blood vitalizer. tm jM C?ja' Be sure to get Hood's, because it is Peculiar tc Itself and remember,also, jfpcdCS SaUajmiu accepted by Republican leaders of the senate and Republican national com mitteemen. The opening declaration will be a hearty endorsement of Presi dent McKinley and a tribute to his per sonal management of the most bril liant military and naval achievements of the close of the century. TJnquali- nea approval will be accorded to all the administrative acts. 'me establishment of a srold standard will be dwelt upon and a plank will be aevotea to renewed allegiance to the gold standard. The key-note of the platform will be the expansion issue. A strong, clear utterance in favor of the retention of the Philippines and of a vigorous foreign policy will be de livered. There will be no positive affir mation of the right of this government to govern the Philippines as that must be left for future adjudication. The policy of protection will be affirmed. and the platform will pledge the party to tne support or the doctrine of reci procity. A greater merchant marine and liberal pension laws will be de manded ana the Monroe doctrine re asserted. The Nicaraeuan eanal will be sun- ported if no action is taken at this ses sion of congress. The developments of the near future In Cuba and the out come of the municipal election next mimcn win largely shape tne policy toward that island. Among other planks In the platform will be one in tavor or an augmented navy, others in favor of civil service, free home steads, restriction of immigration, and temperance and woman suffrage will also have a place in the platform. M'COY ACTS AS "BOUNCER." Pugilist Ejects a Cartman From His Saloon and is Slugged by His Bartender. New York. Aortl 19. In the realm of electric light and retired pugilists on up-1 per Broadway it is reported that "Kid" McCoy was "knocked out'" today. The "Kid" Indignantly denies this and also the story that it took a liberal application of cosmetics under his eyes to give him a presentable appearance, but the fact re mains that a bartender who lately Joined his forces at Broadway and Fortieth is looking for another job. According to the story a bartender with a long right arm and plenty of power back of it obtained employment on Frl- aay in Mcuoy s saloon, but it was not un til today that he first met his emnloyer. He was serving a cartman named Peters under protest when McCoy entered. The pugilist was displeased with the boister ous manner of the cartman and without a word took him by the collar and was struggling with him to throw him into the street, when the bartender, indignant at what he supposed to be a stranger under taking the responsible job of "bouncer," jumped over the bar and floored McCoy with a right swing between the eyes. What happened afterward is not known but the fact that another bartender is doine the mixing and that the Kid wears a sinister smite when spoken to of the occurrence, argues ill for the man with the long arm and power back of it. NOT WHAT HE WANTED. From Harper's Bazar. "I perceive, sir." began the pedler, suavely, "that there are children in the house. "Have I the honor of speaking to Mr. Sherlock Holmes?" Inquired Mr. fopiy. ironically. "Not exactlv. but' "I presume you arrived at that aston ishingly correct conclusion by a process or scientific deduction," continued Mr. Poply, in the same sarcastic tone. "Let me see if I can follow your line of rea soning. No doubt you noticed Towser, who has just flitted from the back door with a milk can attached to his caudal appendage. That round hole in the stain ed glass of this door would at once con vey the word 'bowgun' to your acute mind. That dull sound which we now hear can only be produced by hammer ing a high chair "with a hand mirror or a cream pitcner. Am J. rigntr "Probably," answered the pedler, "but I drew my inferences from the fact that you came to the front door with and are still inadvertently holding a rattle in your hand. And, unless my eyes deceive me, there is a jumping jack attached by means of a bent pin and a string to the rear of your smoking jacket. However, all this is immaterial. I called to show you the greatest invention of the age 'The Patent Noiseless Baby Jumper and Child Amuser:' By its use a child may be left alone for hour3 and need no attention. Place the infant in this swinging seat here, and Pardon me, interrupts ropiyi that invention have an attachment lor picking up playthings which have been violently thrown on the floor?" .No, but "Does it have to be pulled?" "No" "Does it have an arrangement which, when the child crie-s. tells whether tne screams express cholera morbus, hunger. pin. temper or general aepravity i Tprlainlv not!" "Tlifn I'm a.frsid T can't buv It. Be twpeii ourselves. I don't think I need a Patent Noiseless Baby Jumper,' but I should like a patent noiseless baby." REFUSES TO PAY INTEREST Attorney-General Trying to Bring Franklin School Districts to Time. The attorney general's' second assist ant, B. H. Tracy, is to appear in court at Ottawa Thursday to represent the state in a contention that certain school districts in Franklin eounty, should pay interest on bonds owned by the school fund, having been purchased by the Populist administration which preceded this administration. Some time ago the county superin tendent divided a district in Franklin county. The bonds, in controversy, were voted and issued for the erection oi a school house. The building was comple ted and was occupied as a school House. In a suit which followed the court held that the district had not been leeally divided by the county superin tendent. Proceedings were later gone throutrh with which made the divison legal and the districts are now divided on the lines oriarinally fixed by the county superintendent and the building which was then erected is now being used by the district in question. Taxpayers have now brought suit to enjoin the commissioners from levying a tax to collect the interest on the bonds, claiming that under the decis ion of the court that they are not bound to pay the interest on the bonds. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Willie, the six-year-old son of Wm. Heise, of 131 Monroe street, died this morning of lung fever. Wichita and Return, $4.62, Via the Santa Fe. Account annual banquet Sunflower League of Kansas. Tickets on sale April 23rd and 24th; good returning April Zbth. H. Clark. Chauncev. Ga says De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him of piles that had afflicted him for twenty years. It Is also a speedy cure for skin diseases. Be ware of dangerous counterfeits. At all drug stores. The cases and tables second floor City Library were made bv J. Thomas Plan tag Mill Telephone 4223 rings. The annual "Gentlemen's Tea" is given at lenity church tomorrow night. W. W. Mayhew, Merton. Wis., says. "I consider One Minute CoukB cure a mos wonderful medicine, quick and safe." It Is the only harmless remedy that gives Immediate results. It cures cougns, coias croup, bronchitis, grippe, whooping cough, pneumonia and ail throat and lung dis eases. Its early use prevents consump tion. Children always like it and mothers endorse it. At all drug stores. The Gate Post is coming. WHERE WE STOPPED. Letter of Horace Boies to tbe Brook lyn Democrats. New York. April 19. At the Jefferson Day banquet of the Democratic elub. Brooklyn, last night, a letter of regret from ex-Governor Boies of Iowa, was read as follows I am sorry it is impossible for me to attend the Jefferson banquet. "The war with Spain was ar reaffirmanee of the principle underlying our own form of government, that found expression in a loyal declaration by a united people that tAiDa snouia or rignt oe tree, rso nation on earth ever champtoned a nobler cause. "The end came. The grip of a tyrant had been broken. Spain was at our feet. Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines at our disposal. It need but a simple de mand from us to make them forever free. 'Greed took the olace of charity and usurped the throne of justice. We wanted an excuse lor exploiting tne rnuippines, and made a voluntary donation of $20,0n0. 000 of gold to Spain to find it. What fol lowed 1 wish to Ood we could blot trom the annals of our race this page of Amer ican history, as it must be written, and go shamefaced, as it will, through all tbe ages to come. "The truth is, we have simply changed places with Spain and snatched from her palsied hand the sword she could no lon ger wield, and turned It against a race she had become powerless to further op press. ukik at tne little island oi t-orto kito, that has welcomed us as deliverers from an oppressors hand. What do we find? A people denied the most valuable privi leges they enjoyed under a despotism that furnished our only excuse for war; a race of vassals without a right we are bound to respect foreigners, in fact, who can not enter our gates without paying tribute on tne products or their toil or taKe un encumbered from our hands that which their needs required yet our subjects In name, over whom the American flag is to float forever, to be ruled as our lordly will may determine. "With unseemly haste a Republican congress and a Republican president struck from the statutes of their country a tariff tax framed for revenue, the only purpose for which taxes can rightfully be laid, and built in its place a huge wall in front of every port of the nation, in the shadow of which an infamous brood of life-sucking trusts have been nursed, until there is scarcely a manufactured ne cessity of life the market price of which to American consumers is not fixed by the greed of some giant corporation. "We are at the threshold of another na tional campaign. The issues upon which It is to be fought will be made by the Democratic party. "What shall they be? Anti-imperlaiism, anti-militarism, anti-monopoly and death to trusts." WHAT THEY WANT. Resolutions Adopted by Transmissis sippi Congress. Houston, Tex., April 19. When the Trans-Mississippi congress convened today a number of new resolutic ns were introduced. George Q. Cannon, of Utah, delivered a brief address on "Beet Sugar." William Springer read an address. The committee on resolutions re ported for the improvement of the con sular service, for admission of terri tories as states, for laws prohibiting adulteration of food, favoring a gov ernmental department of mines and minerals, favoring a governmental de partment of commerce and industry, fa voring the hnorovement of Galveston harbor, of the Brazos river, of extending the system of Jetties at the mouth of the MisaissiDDi. favoring the establish ment of deep water at Houston, favor ing the building of a Pacific caoie oy i-imsTpasional assistance, favoring a anY.ncA of mines, favoring an appropria tion for the St. Louis exposition, and schools and asylums for the Indian Ter ritory. All the sections were aaoptea. Mr. Tichenor addressea tne congress. THE SWETLICK INSURANCE The Death of an Important Witness in Case. The insurance company has gone to a erreat deal of trouble to procure the re volver which it is claimed was hanging to the saddle when Swetlick was killed. The revolver was turned over by Louis Stach to J. F. Naylor, then sheriff or Jackson county. Marks were placed on the revolver at the time so that it couia be Identified. Sheriff Naylor carried it for a long time, and afterwards went to Indiana and worked at Valparaiso. While there he had the weapon repaired by J. E. Edmon, a friend of his. When he left Valparaiso he left the revolver in his room.where it was found the next day by Edmon. It was nearly eight years ago that it was turned over to Sheriff Naylor, and last winter Mont gomery started out to find the weapon. He traced it through its wanderings and finally found it in Edmon's trunk in Indiana. Both Naylor and Edmon have been brought to Topeka to- identi fy the revolver, but Naylor could not do so. The markings were not as he remembered them, and he had a private mark on the barrel which he could not find. Both Louis Stach and Edmon identified it, however, the latter by a catch in the barrel which he had tried to fix. One of the important witnesses in the case was to have been Dr. S. E. Shel don. who died very suddenly this morn ing. He had been subpoenaed by both sides. Dr. Sheldon was one of the physicians who dressed Swetlick's wound after he was shot, and he also assisted in conducting the postmortem examination. LENFESTY PROMOTED. Topeka Boy Made Traveling Passen ger Agent of Frisco. Mr. John R. Lenfesty. the Topeka young man who has held the position of city passenger agent of the Frisco road in Chicago for the past two years, has been appointed traveling passenger agent of that line with headquarters in San Antonio, Tex. Mr. Lenfesty was formerly connected with the Santa Fe passenger department In this city and in Chicago. He is a thoroughly compet.n passenger man, and his ability is stead ily winning promotion for him. TO DAWSON JUNE 1. White Pass Yukon Road Creeping North- Seattle, Wash., April 19. General Manager Hawkins of the White Pass and Yukon route made the anrounce ment today that upon the opening of navigation about June 1 next the ope rating system of the White Pass and Yukon route would be extended to Daw son City and Yukon river points. This was effected through a traffic arrange ment with the Canadian Development company, who operate a number of steamers from White Horse to Dawson. A daily service to Dawson will result. Attention A. O. XI. W. J. H. Crider, G. M. W., will be with us on Friday evening. April 20. and will talk on "The Good of the Order." J. G. Waters and C. E. Foote will also make short addresses. All Workman ar- ia vited. E. H. SHUMWAY Secretary. See the mahogany cases and counters, in Mills Dry Goods store. Why go out of Topeka to get your cabinet work Call J. Thomas Placing Mill; Telephone 4223 rings Londop, April 19. King Oscar and the queen of Sweden and Norway have ar rived in London, HAD A GOOD THING. A Man Who Filled TJp a Blank Vir ginia Bond When Wanting Money. New York, April 13. What is ifnown as the Virginia bond forgery case came up for trial today when Julius Schroeter, a manufacturer of Forest Hill, N. J., was placed on trial for forgery in the first degree before Judge Newberger. in general sessions. Schroeter is dharged with forging the names of D. R- Rever ley, treasurer of the commonwealth of Virginia and H. H. Dison, second audi tor of the state, to a bond of the issue of 1882, wjiich he is Also accused of having hypothecated. Schroeter is alleged to have got hold of bonds of the common wealth of Virginia and raised $100,000 on them. In February, 1882, the commissioner of the sinking fund of the state of Vir ginia voted to issue bonds and orders were sent to the Kimball Bank Note company for them. The bonds were never issued, and the package was sent to the Kimball company's warehouse Two or three years later the package was sold with other paper. Last No vember Schroeter visited the office of Ladenburg, Thalman Cot, where he saw Paul Lichtenstein, an employe. Lichtenstein says Schroeter offered 56 of the Virginia bonds, representing $56, 000 face value, as security for a loan of $40,000. One of these bonds. No. 190, pay able July 1, 1932,and redeemable in July, 1900, is that on which the specific charge against Schroeter is made. Lichtenstein says Schroeter was paid $28,000 in one check and $10,000 in two checks later. Further allegations are that Schroeter visited the Importers and Traders bank and got rid of bonds for $30,000 and that he got $20,000 from the Seaboard National bank. TELL THEIR GRIEVANCE Anti-Nichols Republicans Before County Central Committee. The plan of the anti-Nichols men to go to the meeting of the Republican county central committee in a body was not carried out this afternoon. Instead they went singly and in groups of four and five. By the time the committee was called to order at 2:10 by A. D. Bauer, chair man of the committee, there was not only a large number of anti-Nichols men present, but the friends of Nichols were also present to make a fight to see that Nichols is kept on the ticket. vv hen the roll was called, a number of proxies were presented, but Chair man Bauer ruled four of them out of order. D. W. Mulvane presented a proxy for George A. Anderson; George W. Findlay for C. W. Wright: Fred H. Jewell for William Van Orsdale. and a blank proxy was presented for Henry Perkins. All of these were ruled out by the chairman, the first three because the proxies live in the city and the members for whom they wished to act A. A. Raub was allowed to represent Nelson Petro, Mr. Monroe to represent o. A. bander-son,- ana A. B. Quinton, M, Weightman. The first show of strength came on a motion by J. E. Larimer to sustain the decision of the chair, which was carried by vote of 1 to 9. The vote had no bearing on the, fight on Nichols. but"wa3 over the contest from the Third ward over the alleged election of a bogus ticKet to tne coming county conven tion. On the motion of Captain C. H. Titus the anti-Nichols men were allowed an hour in which to present their griev ance to tne committee ana Ctxas. F. apencer was called on. COLLECTED 15000. Oil Inspection Department Proving a Boon to the State. Out of an appropriation of $1,200 for expenses for a year, S. O. Spencer, state oil Inspector, has expended In nine months $460. For deputies an appro priation of $4,000 was made for the year. Spencer has expended $272.14. The oil inspector has collected and turned into the treasury since July 1, 1899, a Jin amount oi ilo,lit. (5. Taking from this sum the amount ex pended as mentioned in the foreo-oinir the new law has netted the state a to tal or ?m,j34.tl. ihe appropriations, however, would have been expended. not a cent Deen collected for In spections. BOYS ARRESTED. Sona of Prominent Families Captured While Playing Ball. The police were called Wednesday evening to stop a baseball game in progress on Harrison between Sixth ana seventh, streets. A home run had Just been knocked ana the base runner was making record when Detective Gilmore and Officer Bundy swooped down, and gath ered in the entire "two old eat" organi zation. On the police docket the fol lowing names and ages were ree-istered Dene Giles, 13; M. Wilson. 15: C. Hinck ley, 15; M. Harris, 13; Dale Miller. 15; W. Myers, 14: G. Johnson, 13; Rex Har ris, 10; Roy Rowe, 13, and C. Knowles, 13. Some one in the neighborhood tele phoned for the police, and the boys were arrested, as there is a city ordi nance prohibiting the playing of ball in the streets. BIG JEWELRY BILL. Woman Who Claimed to Own Millions Defrauds a Chicago Firm. Chicago, April 19. Mrs. Clara B. Keater, who claims to be the owner of western real estate worth several mil lions, was arrested late last night by Deputy Sheriff Sheridan at her apart ments at the Metropole hotel on a capias issued by Judge Dunne. The writ was granted in the suit of Hyman, Berg Co., Jewelers, who claim that Mrs. Keater owes them $20,842. The Jewelers make affidavit that Mrs. Keater claimed to be the owner of real estate in Iowa and Minnesota valued at sev eral million dollars. This they assert has been found upon investigation to be untrue. TO BIND TWO CITIES. A Double Track Electric Railway to Unite Seattle and Taeoma. Seattle, Wash., April 19. W. P. Trim ble and Fred E. Sander, of this city, an nounce that they have secured full rights of way for a double track, standard gauge, electric railway connecting Se attle and Taeoma, and that they will commence construction as soon as the surveys, now under way, are completed. They claim to have secured $100,000 to pay for the line. Death, of a Bail Player. Bloomington, 111., April, 19, James R Clark, one of the earliest professional baseball players in this country, who was famous as a catcher with eastern clubs in tbe sixties died here today, aged 55 years. London. April 19. Robert Allan Mow bray Stevenson, the artist, Is dead. BOUGHT IN UNITED STATES Machinery and Equipment For Elec tric Railway in Mexico. City of Mexico. April 19. About all the machinery and equipment material for the electrical traction system adopt ed for an extensive system or street railroads here and in the federal dis trict is being bought in the United States. Electricity will be first applied to the suburban lines and then to the principal city lines. Electric cars kre now running to Tacubaya ana also to Guadalouoe. lust outside of which Is the shrine for all Mexican Catholics and' pilgrims now go out there propelled by. a modern motor. AL1 CALLED. Turkish Minister Fonnd What He Was Looking For. Washington, April 19. Among the callers on Acting Secretary Hill today was All Ferrough Bey. the Turkish min ister to Washington. Though this was diplomatic day, and the minister has been a rather frequent visitor to the department on such days, it was pretty well understood that the occasion for this particular call was the publication ot tne intention or the United States government to bring to an immediate issue the negotiations with Turkey rel ative to tne payment of the American missionary and other claims. It is un derstood that the purpose of tha minis ter was primarily to gather information on this subject of which he was ignor ant owing to tne ract that the negotia-. tions have been conducted exclusively In Constantinople. MISSOURI TIGERS COMING. Will Play Ball With Washburn Team Tomorrow. The first baseball game of the season to be played by Washburn on the horn grounds will be played Friday after noon at 3:30 with the Missouri univer sity Tigers from Columbia. The following are the games arrange! for Topeka: Kansas university. April 26; Emporia, May 5: Ottawa. May 19: Nebraska, May 23; Baker, May 30; Has- Keii inaians, June z. WITH FATAL RESULTS. A Woman Tries to Put Out a Fire by Herself. Indianapolis. April 19. Mary Mc Carthy, a widow. 63 years old. was burned to death today at her home in this city. She died in great agony, af ter suffering for four hours. Mrs. Mc Carthy tried to put out a fire which started in the house before calling for neip ana her clothing ignited. Lumber Stocks Are Short. Minneapolis, April 19. The directors of the Mississippi Valley Lumbermen's association have decided that there shall be no curtailment of the cut for" the coming season. Stocks are $60 million feet short of what they were last year. The prospective demand is active. The log supply is short owing to the unfav orable season and the cut can not pos sibly reach last year's record-breaking figures. BRIEF TELEGRAMS. MADE A SETTLEMENT. Indianapolis, Ind., April 1. The fol lowing telegram was received at the headquarters of the United Mine Work ers today from G. W. Purcell, national board member at Central City, Ky: "We have made a settlement at 13 2-3 per cent advance, Seml-mothly pay day." TO REPEAx7WAR TAX. Washington,April 19. Representative Ievy of New York today introduced a bill to repeal the war revenue act. PENSION FOR LONGSTREET. Washington, April 19. Senator Gal linger today introduced a bill in the senate granting a pension of $50 a month to Gen. Longstreet. The bill gives the general's service as that of major in the Eighth United States infantry during the Mexican war and makes no refer ence to his connection .with the confed eracy. TWO MORE INDICTMENTS. Frankfort, Ky., April 19. The indict ments returned by the grand Jury this morning were against John W. Davis and Green Golden as accesseries to the murder of Gov. GoebeL Green Golden, the man indicted as being an accessory to the murder of oGvernor Goebel is a cousin of Wharton Golden, wha turned state's evidence. John W. Davis, also indicted, was a policeman on the Cap itol square, who tried to escape from Frankfort with Caleb Powers. prbsidentiaiTappointments. Washington, April 19 The president to day sent the following nominations to the senate: Postmasters Missouri. Godfrey Haldiman, California: Oklahoma. John W. Rice, Weatherford. ENDORSE M'KINLEY. Trenton. N. J.. April 19. At the meetinir of the Republican state convention dele gates to tne national convention were elected. The convention, after endorsing the administration of McKinley, ad journed. CUBAN ELECTIONS. Washington, April 10. A cablegram was received at the war department today from Governor General Wood, stating that the Cuban elections will be held June 16. SENATE ACTS PROMPTLY. Washington, April 19. The Foraker res olution providing for the administration of civil affairs in Porto Rico pending the appointment of permanent officials un der the recently passed Porto Rico law, was passed bv the senate today. IN FAVOR OF CHICAGO CANAL. Washington, April 19. Senator Mason was today authorized by the senate com mittee on commerce, to report favorably the joint resolution heretofore Introduced bv him providing for estimates of cost for a canal for navigation between Lake Michigan and the Illinois river. "I guess Binx has just had a raise Iff salary," said the confirmed cynic "Has anybody told you so?" "No. But he goes about saying he thinks the world is getting better, and that the danger from trusts is greatly magnified, and that human nature Isn't so bad after all. That's the way a man nearly always talks Just after ihe has had a raise in salary. 'V-Waahing-ton Star. Blood Meal. One Pound of Blood Meal will fur nish a hen with meat for one month cheaper than beef scraps. 50 pounds $1.50, 100 pounds f 2.75, 200 pounds $5.00. Ovster Shell $1 per hundred, 50 pounds 75c, Mica Crystal Grit fl.OO cwt. 68 pounds 75e. Chick Grit $1 cwt, 50 lbs 75c. PETER HEIL SON, 210 West Sixth Ave.

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-I t i i A 1 I. THE MILLS STORE "We announce today the inauguration of a new department in our basement which we shall call j t j In thi3 department you will find at all times gathered merchandise from all the sections of the store that hare not sold freely for one reason or another, and that we are willing to sell at Bargain Prices to close. Remnants of all Sorts. Bargains that our New York office sends U3 from time to time that they buy in large quantities, and divide among their clients. Odd lots of Hosiery and Underwear, where some of the sizes are gone. Lines of Wash Goods where the colors are incomplete. Cotton Shirt Waists Bargain. Silk Shirt Vaist Bargain. Separate Skirt Bargains. Petticoat Bargains. Ladies' Suit Bargains. Notion Bargains. Bargains in Laces and Embroideries. Bargains in Gloves and Handkerchiefs. Bargains in Dress Goods and Dress Linings In fact every stock will be represented in the base ment except Millinery and Carpets, and every thing there (except the regular lines we are com pelled on account of lack of space on main floor to keep there) will be marked at Bargain Prices. "We intend to make this Bargain Basement so attractive in its offerings from day to day that you will find it profitable to visit it whenever you are down town shopping. MILS CO. Dry Goods, Carpets, Millinery. PRETTUIUSIC, Tuneful Opera Sung by Topeka Amateurs. Costuming of the Chorus Is Terr Elaborate. SO DETAIL OMITTED. TOPEKA SOCIETY. Delightful Reception Giren hy Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Edson. Two Hundred and Thirty In vited Guests. THE CRANFORD TEA. Hiss Margaret Weiss Furnishes NoTel Entertainment. News of Personal Nature. and Social A Glimpse of Spanish Life in California. Will Be Repeated Tonight at the Crawford. Topeka young men and young -women turned the stage of the Crawford thea ter into a picture of life in old Califor nia last night. S-enoritas, vaqueroa and Indians were there in abundance, and in harmony with the aVenic walls of an ancient mission, the lowly garb of the Franciscan monk was seen from time to time. The occasion was the initial production of the light opera'La Fiesta tie San Xavier." The opera is the joint work of two San Diego young people, and the pro duction here is for the benefit of the artiilery division of the Kansas Na tional Guard. Air. Owen Foster, who composed the score, has been in Topeka for some time conducting rehearsals, and last night directed the orchestra. The author of the book, is Miss Grace Buwers, daughter of ex-Coneressman Bowers of California. Her libretto is mu -h inferior to Mr. Foster's mimic The score of the opera is on the whole pleasing, and contains several reaily d-hghtful passages. The most notable of these is tr.e vaquero chorus and the waltz song and chorus in the second act. The chorus music throughout the opera excels that of the solo numbers. The production is probably more pre tentious in puint of costuming than anything done in the past by Topeka amateurs. The costumes are the same as worn in the original pniuction and were shipped here from California. Ev ery ensemble formed a picturesque set ting, the Indian chorus at the op-ning of the second act inciud-d. where flaxen haired Indian maidens interfered some what with both-the effect and the ethnology of the Indian race. The story of "La Fiesta de Pan Xavier" hinges on the love of a young novice for the daughter of an English ftetuienian sojourning in southern Cali fornia for his health. The pastor of the mission reent3 the worldly longings o his ward, but the lovers are assisted in outwitting the worthy friar by a Span ish senonta. who is hers-lt" in love with a vaquro. A bishop arrives just in time to straighten ail difficulties and unite the lovers. In writing the book Miss Bowers h.13 shown her unfamiiiarity with light opera construction. The comedy in the. production rests entirely on the should ers of "ffod B. Everill." the English tourist, and his burden is by no means heavy. Mr. Julius Weidling, who has; proven his ability to be humorous on the stage in past productions by local talent, has, the part and makes the Bo of It. lilsa Lucia Wyatt. whose delightful soprano voice is- familiar to Topeka peo pie, is cast in the part of '"Celeste," the Englishman s daughter, and is charm ingiy gay and demure as the occasion demands. Mi3S Gertrude Wyatt. who is as w ell known as a contralto as her sis ter is as a soprano, has the role of "Chiquita," the Spanish senorita, and acts the part as well as she looks it. Miss "VV. J. V. Deacon and Miss Kittie Ragland" complete the feminine portion of the cast, and the latter Is responsi ble for a characteristic Spanish dance in the first act. Mr. Fred Colver's strong operatic voice gives him first place among the male cast in the picturesque character of "Syivestre. the vaquero." K? receiv ed the first encore of the evening for his solo in the second act. Mr. Harry Prib- tjie ana Mr. Clark Daily, in the respec tive roles of "Bernardo" and "Father Anseimo" show- good voices, but voices that require training for operatic sing ing. Both appear well in the charac ters, as does Mr. John Fleming as the "Bishop." The audience seeing the initial produc tion was only fairly satisfactory in point of number. It was somewhat cold at the start, but as the opera pro gressed considerable enthusiasm was shown. The production will be repeated to night. Next week the opera will be ta ken on a tour of several Kansas cities. FORTY-FIVE BISHOPS Eat Luncheon "With Bishop Potter Today in New York. New York. April 19. The Herald says: Forty-five Protestant Episcopal church bishops will be the guests of Bishop Potter today at an informal luncheon, to be given at the Players' club. The bishops have come here to attend the meeting of the house of bishops. ine nrst session will be held in the ooarti room of tne Domestic and For eign sessionary society, at Fourth ave- ana twenty-second street. Among those ho will be presnt are ajinup Lwine ot Albany. Bishop V. hip- p.e ot Minnesota, and the bishops of Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Wash ington. Connecticut and Rhode Island. only three of the forty-five bishops are oisnop coadjutors. PLETHORA OF CANDIDATES A Number of Statesmen Willing to Sacrifice Business For Congress. Oskaloosa, Iowa, April 19. It is an nouneed at Ottumwa that ex-Senator II. L. Waterman, of that city, is a can I ui'idre tor tne Republican nomination i for congress in this, the Sixth district. 1 Major J. F. Lacey, of this city, ia the 1 pr-sent member, servine his fourth j term and announced lor re-election. Capt. John W. Carr, of Montezuma, is aiso announced and it is expected that X. E. Kendall, of Albia, will also yun. Mr. Waterman was a leader during his legislative service. Mr. Kendall Teas the author of the celebrated resolution which passed the Iowa house this win ter by unanimous vote, condemning the I Porto Rican tariff bill. Mrs. T. A. Beck and Mrs. 'Willis Ed son were the hostesses at a delightful reception Wednesday afternoon from two until six, at the home of Mrs. Beck on Quincy street- This was the first re ception that has been given for some time and nearly all of the two hundred and thirty invited guests called during the afternoon. The decorations through all of the rooms were exquisitely pretty; the two parlors were in red and green, the rooms darkened and the artificial lights shaded with red. The chandeliers were draped with ami lax and asparagus fern, and bowls of red and white carnations made the air sweet; in the back parlor the south windows were banked with palms and ferns. The dining room was In pink and green; on the table was a beautiful Bat tenburg centerpiece and a mirror plateau reflecting a cut glass vase of pink roses. The sideboard had a pretty cover of Battenburg and was banked with palms, ferns and pink roses. The room was lighted by a pink shaded candelabrum. Punch was served during the afternoon, Miss Winnifred Fresco tt. Miss Aiexine Lee. Miss Kathefine Flynn. Miss Nellie Kirk and Miss Anna Beck taking turn in the dining room and at the punch bowl. The young ladies were all dressed in pretty summer gowns. Watson's orchestra was stationed be hind a wall of palms and Easter lilies up stairs. The assisting ladies were, Mrs. Frank Edson. Mrs. Harry Ashby, Mrs. J. Van. H out en. Mrs. John Rogers, Miss Edith Moore and Miss Sallie Beck. bit's. Edson wore a red and black bro caded silk poplin, with a black lace yoke over red, with a white lace tie. Mrs. Beck's costume was of black satin, with a black lace over dress, and a jabot of point lace. The assisting ladies were all prettily gowned, most of them wearing fancy silk waists with dark skirts. The husbands of the assisting ladies were entertained at dinner after the re ception. The Cranford Tea. It almost seemed to the callers at the home of Miss Margaret Weiss Wednes day afternoon that a group of the Cran ford ladies immortalized by Mrs. Gas- kell were making a sojourn at her tome. The occasion was a "Cranford tea," given by the young ladies of the Ideal club. All were dressed In quaint costumes; some of them were improvised for the occasion, but many of them belonged to the mothers and grandmothers of the wearers. Miss Grace Whiting wore the oldest gown, it being her grandmother's wedding gown. It was a cream cotorea brocaded silk, extending low over the upper part of the arm. where it was met by an enormous puff reaching to the elbow; a deep frill of lace finished the sleeves and the low neck was ruled in with lace. The gown reached only to her ankles and she wore white satin slippers. Mrs. Fred Cole wore a quaint cos tume which was her mother's traveling gown when she was married at the age of nineteen years. It was of light brown poplin, very full In the skirt and very tieht m waist and sleeves; she wore a mantilla of the same material with big angel sleeves measuring more than yard and half around. The oldest article was a lace cape worn by -11ss Alice Patterson: it was a hundred years old made of bobinet, heavily embroidered by hand. Some wore colonial costumes. but all looked as If they might have stepped from the page of some ancient book: all wore their hair parted, witn little corkscrew curls at the sids. Some had it powdered, some wore poke bon nets and some wore dainty little lace caps. In the dining room was an exquisitely arranged tea table where tea and sponge cake were dispensed. Little Alice Hunt and Laura Southwick received the Ernests at the door. During the afternoon Miss Nina Thomas favored the guests with several vocal numbers. At the close of the afternoon the ladies had a flashlight picture taken, grouped around a tea table and it is evident that they are not superstitious as there were iust thirteen in the picture. The ladies who rave the affair were, Mrs. W. W. Mills, Mrs. Fred Cole, Mrs. W. L. Newcomer, Mrs. Corbin Judd.Mrs. W. H. Eastman. Miss Henrietta Mayo, Miss Lida Bergen. Misa Mary Thomp son Miss Pear Borage. Miss Alice r-at terson. Miss Margaret Weiss. Miss Grace Whiting and Miss v ma ttoagers. A Pleasant Party. fr and Mrs. Amasa Akers enter tained very pleasantly at their home on Tyler street. Tuesday evening. Games and music made the evening pass quicklv. and refreshments were served at a late hour. Many of the guests were associates of Mr. Akera in Crosby Brothers' store. Those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. Ned Mercer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wick 5,'r and Mrs. L. Ramsbarger, Misses liAh ijis. Rose Lewis. Lyda Havens, Venice Whitney. Jennie West, Carrie Win-ox. Louie Hoover, Maud Gregg, .Tnnie Finch. Nellie Crooks. Jennie West Blanche West. Winnifred Hoi comb. Josephine Bard, Ellen Foberg. Lou Huckstead, Emily Hagar, Tullv. Eleanor Smith, Lizzie Celia Duggan. Alma Conklin, does Junction City, and the expenses will be heavier. All Topeka women who intend to go. and have not handed in their names are requested, to send tnera to Mm J. C. McClintock. 1313 Fillmore street, at once. At present the list in- ludes Mrs. J. C. McClintock. Mrs. Eugene F. Ware, Mrs. Charles S. Gleed. Mrs. C. C. Baker, Mrs. Harry Safford. Mrs. W. A. Dickinson. Dr. Mary E. Stewart, Mrs. C. O. Knowles, Mrs. Wal- demar voa Dahlen, Mrs. Blood, Mrs. Annie L. Diggs and Mrs. Harry Over-holt. Mrs. Grey's Lecturs. "China and China Closets" was the subject of an interesting lecture given Wednesday afternoon at Unity church by Mrs. Mary T. Grey of Kansas City, under the auspice of the Ceramic Art club of Topeka. Mrs. Grey's lecture plainly showed that she has spent many years In mak ing the fine collection of china and pot tery which she used for illustration, and which is considered one ot the finest in the west. She gave a comprehensive history of china from the time it was invented up to the present day, and she had speci mens to illustrate nearly every stage of ta development. There were two tables loaded with exquisite bits of pottery. and after the lecture the ladies had the privilege of examining it. Some of the most interesting were relics of the e-liff dwellers, the early tgyptians ana Greeks, and some pieces unearthed from Peruvian graves, while the hanasome pieces of Delft, Copenhagen, Rcokwood, Royal Blue, Cloisonne. Wedge-wood, Doulton, Dresden and old Chelsea tilled every one with admiration.. guest of Mrs. J. K. Hudson. Today she went to Abilene, wnere sue wui oa- Iiver her lecture. Orphans' Home Dance. The dancing party given Wednesday evening at Hudson's hall by the la dies of the orphans Rome, was a aecia- ed financial success though the attend ance was not so large as was desired owing to the number of affairs taking place at the same time, ice cream ana cake were served during the evening on small tables under the balcony. W at son's orchestra furnished the music and the evening was much enjoyed by the dancers. Nearly two hundred dollars were cleared. The ladies who had charge of the affair are grateful to the many friends who generously contribu ted to the success or it. Notes aad Personal Mention. Mrs. J. W. Davis left today for Chi cago where she will spend a. week or two. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carson entertained their card club Wednesday evening. Mrs. Leroy Warren of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Sprague. Mrs. Warren is the sister of Dr. John Barrows, president of Oberlin college. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes have moved from West Tenth avenu to 1243 Washburn avenue, comer of Hun toon and Washburn avenue. Mrs. P. G. Noel entertained at lunch eon Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wear and Captain and Mrs. Krauthoff. Miss Lillian v meent returned to her home in Clay Center Wednesday after a several weeks visit with Mrs. Chas. Barnes. The Pactolian club will meet Satur day afternoon at the home of Misa Mary Barkley on Harrison street, io- stead of with Miss Lillie Freeman as was nrst intended. Professor Black will deliver a lecture on the "Influence of French Literature upon the English Literature." Mrs. F. C. Gay and daughter. Miss Susie Gay attended the reception in Lawrence Wednesday afternoon, given by Mrs. Georee Innes. Mrs. Arthur vv eaver and Mrs. Herbert Bullene. Mrs. Frank Hake of Arkansas City is visiting the family of S. W. Stewart at Madison street. Mrs. J. P. Harris and Mrs.Ralph Har ris of Ottawa spent Wednesday shop ping in Topeka. Mrs. James B. Hay den. Miss Bessie Haj-cien and Mr. Dean Low went to Kansas City Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Hall have re turned to, Kansas City after a visit In lopeka. Engraved cards and weddlne Invlta. tions. Adams Bros., 711 Kansas avenue. SNAP SHOTS AT H03IE NEWS W. J. Combs Is up from Emporia this F. W. Lauck has gone to Cheyenne, Wy- Will Farnsworth is home from the City t Mexlrv Is visiting relatives In There W for 111 K Dr. Caldwell's Great Demand Syrup Pepsin For a great majority of the people today on account of irregular eating, or failing to digest what they DO eat, suffer from SOME 4 sort of Stomach Trouble. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is prepared with a view of absolutely curing any case of Stomach Trouble. So certain are we of the result of our labor that we agree to refund the purchase price to anyone who after taking '3 of a 50c or $1.00 bottle fails to experience what we guarantee. Sincerely, PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticello, III., U. S. A. Waterloo, Ind., Feb. 11, 1S99. Pepsin Syrup Co-. MontlceUo, Illinois. Gentlemen I had been a great suf ferer, from Indigestion and Stomach Trouble until about two years ago, when I began using Dr. Caldwell's Byrup Pepsin. I have found It the only remedy to give me permanent relief an I cheer fully recommend its use to anyone in need of such a remedy. .Very respectfully yours, EDWARD WARKHAM. BOLD BY ALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS. R. W. Squires. 732 Kansas Avenue. A, O. Rosser, corner JOth and Tdfieka Avenue. Swift Holliday Drug; Co 523 Kansas Ave. A. S. Kane Co Family Droj Store, 832 N. Kans. Ave. Pepsin Syrup Company, Monticello, 111., U. S. A. t This 1? a clever idea, and will no dnuht be adopted by others. Postmaster Guthrm "has TwMvd frnm the Santa Fe officials a mail pouch pad lock, which was picked up in New Mexico. AH such locks are easily recognized and W nen one is lost, tne postofiic depart ment attempts to ran it down. Will Moeser. whom H. Q Larimer charged with being a Democrat at last night's meetinp, says that he and his father and brothers have never voted any but the Republican ticket since they came xo lopesa, ana nave always participated in the Republicans primaries. The Ferris wheel company have ap plied to the Commercial club for a con cession to place a Ferris wheel in the Street Fair, 210 feet high, containing: ten cars, each car holding twenty people. Contracts will very likely be closed for this wheel, which wouid be a great nov elty to visitors. IIS CA5 COJLBIXE. Options Held on Nearly All Important Plants. New Tork. April 19. The deal for a consolidation of the leading- tin can companies of the country is still under way, though not yet completed. Op tions are held on nearly all the im portant plants, and in most cases it is stated extensions iiave been granted until June 1. It appears to be the opin ion of those in clcoe touch with the promoters that trie consolidation will be effected at a comparatively early date, thoueh the recent iugellng with the stocks of the steel companies has had an unfavorable effect upon the underwriting-. The new company, if formed, will be operated in connection with the Amen can Tin Plate company, and, may be absorbed by that concern. KILLED BY A BRICK. F.mpire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prtcts 10, 2). 30 cents. Eodliy pain loses its terror if you've a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eclectrie Oil In the house. Instant relief in eases of Burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any sort. Hmpire St.ck company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 2, 20 cents. Anna Smith Maud McManus, Belle Fletcher. &aran Deisher. Lina P'.iley. Grace Simpson, Vinnie Felt, Jessie Perkins. Maud Au gustus. Maud Souther, Sadie Vaughn, Mrs. Mercer. Mrs. Heller, Miss Reeves, Miss Delevan, Miss Merritt, Messrs. Leslie McCanne, Curti3 Knowles. John Buchanan, Clark Anderson. Will i'al denstein, Clyde Williams. Jack Mercer, Mat PhiUippi. James O'Hare, Luther Smith. Tom Davidson. George David son. Norman Souther. Fred McGiffiB, Ralph Clauser. Otto Lanehanke. Charles Ramsbarger, Nicholas, Stewart and Deacon. State Federation Meeting. The meeting of the state federation, which wiil be held in Winfieid on the first, second and third of May, is the general subject of conversation in club circles at present. Winfieid clubs are making great preparations for the en tertainment of their guests, and it is hoped that the attendance will be large. An excellent programme nas ueen ar of Mexico. George Wagner Oklahoma Jailer Grubbs has returned from a visit a i f ort scott. The Barton County Fair association has oeea incorporated. The grading has been commenced for tne paving in Potwin. A new telephone company has been chartered for Goffs, Kan. Frank Grimes has returned from tho Hutchinson convention. The asphalt sidewalks on lower Kansas avenue are being repaired. The Missouri Pacific pay car made its visit to Topeka Wednesday. The degree team of Shawnee camp M. W. A. No. 2&0O. will give a dance this eve. The Fifth district semi-annual meeting of the W. C. T. U. at Enterprise has ad journed. The federal offices have been furnished with seventy-two new chairs by the gov ernment. The court house presents a much busier appearance since the federal court is sit ting there. The pavement on Jackson street, be tween Fourth and Fifth, is being repaired. It needed it. The First district Populists will hold their congressional convention at Atchi son May 3 and 4. The new golf clothes displayed on Kan sas avenue are something unusual, both In color and style. The board of health at Saltna reports to Secretary Swan that the smallpox scare at Saiina is abating. The witness fees and per diem of the witnesses before the federal grand jury last week amounted to Is.OOO. The large gas reservoir in the vards of the gas company on First street, is being repainted. The color ia black. Xsaac Lewis, of the department of in surance, accompanied by his family, is visiting at St. John, his home. It has been decided to hold the next state convention of the Y. M. C. A. at Wichita. It will be held in November. J. H. Crider, of Fort Scott, grand mas ter workman of the A. O. U. W.. will address the lodges in Topeka Friday even ing. Some women who have new hats were impolite enough to keep them on during the performance at the Crawford last night. The city administration might do a good week's work by looking up the men who voted at the primaries and enforcing the poll tax ordinance. Mr. K. C. Bean, of the office of division superintendent of the Santa Fe will leave this week for an extended trip t the east. He will be away about three weeks. The Society of the Sons of the Ameri can Revolution has elected Miss Anna I Marie. Nellis, now in Europe, as the repre sentative or the Kansas society at the Paris exposition. The department commander of the G. A. H. has issued- an appeal to the mem bers of the organization to aid In the work of procuring contributions for the Small Boy Throws at His Sister and Hits a Near-by Baby. Pittsburg, Pa.. April 19. James Roach, aged two years, died today from the effects of being struck on tiie heaJ by a brick thrown by Joseph Crarniuski, aged 12 years. The boy was arrested at the Polish parocuial school, and will be held to await the coroner's investigation. The brick which killed the child was thrown in anger at the eight-year-old sister of the baby," with whom young Crarniuski was quarreling. SOUTH TOPEKA. HE MARCH GROCERY 52 T Kansas Avenue Always Has GREAT BARGAINS For You. E are going to sell all our Laces, Silks Ribbon3 and v Dress Goods for less than cost they are the best in the city. Call and see what we have in Dry Goods. Our Grocery stock is full and complete, and our prices as low as the lowest. iS lbs Granulated Sugar Sl.OO 19 lbs Extra C Sugar l.OO 15 bars Monday Morning Soap 25o is bars Pbcenix Soap 25c a lbs Best Soda Crackers 15o 4 lbs Best Ginger Soaps 25 o Crackers by box. per lb OSo i pkg Oat Flake 05o I pkg Wheating 10o a pkg Grape-Nut 25c a pkg draln-O 25o i lb Bon Boa B. Powder lOo i lb M. J. Coffee 20o io lbs Broken Rice 25c 6 lbs Goad Rice 2oo Kansas Potatoes, per bu..... v 15a Ia. O. BETZ, Telephone 777. Proprietor. Items Intended for this column should be left with the Kimball Printing com pany. S3S Kansas avenue. The Union Pacific pay train carae In this morning. Clark Neiswender made a trip to Grantville today. J. T. Bell's residence Is for sale at a bargain, 12H Holman street. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bacon have gone to housekeeping at their own, places 1409 Harrison street. Mrs. M. B. Holcomb has gone to In dependence, Kas.. where ahe will visit friends for several weeks. Twenty-five men left yesterday over the Union Pacific for Wyoming, where tbey will work for the road. Special Lace Curtains and Swiss Sale. See our South Window. COSTLET POST. Mr. Charles French will go to Leav enworth on the 27th to attend a party. G. G. Coffman has moved from 501 Second street to 1101 Central avenue. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. McNeill laave moved to North Topeka from St. Marys, and will make this place their home. The merchants of North Topeka are taking space in the street fair, and are competing with one another regarding choice locations. Mr. Biackwell died yesterday at his home, five milea out on the Rochester road. The funeral was held this after noon at 2 o'clock at his late home. The interment was in Rochester cemetery. Mr. O. A. Bradford, a carpenter who lives in Shorey. had the miafortut e to break one of his legs yesterday. He was working on a house on West Gor don street when the scaffolding brks and the accident oecured. Mrs. Mary Chapin, who has been spending the winter visiting relatives on the south side, has returned to her home. S21 Madison street. Her friends OUR STREET FAIR. Programme For the Week Is Arranged. Entertainment Sufficiently Tar ies to Satisfy Everyone. FRIDAY FOR LODGES. TariousFraternal Organizations to Hare Eight of Way. Topeka Merchants to Choice of Space. Have uu OB As the Topeka street fair Is primarily in the interests of Topeka merchants and manufacturers, the street fair com mittee desires that the Topeka indus tries shall reserve the space they desire as soon as possible, in order that no for eigners may be allowed to corns into competition with them, and also ta al low the committees to give more time to the programme and entertainments.' It is desired to give Topeki mer chants the choice of space, but in o- der to do this the merchants will have to either call at the Commercial club rooms and reserve the space thev de sire or see some member of the com mittee. The sooner the space Is all ar ranged for, the better the different committees will be enabled to arrange the otner departments. The programme of amusements and features will be a big task, and the committees are determined that they shall be sufficiently varied and of such a character as to please every visitor to the fair, and to attract a large crowd from all over the state. The programme in general will prob ably be as follows, but it will be sub ject to change as new features are arranged for: MONDAY, MAY 28. ill be sorry to learn that her healtii Grand Carnival and Electric Trades' V f wo rarged. ana a numDtr oi lopena auies rf o tne Iamine sufferers in India. will take part. i A prominent real estate firm of Topeka The delegation from Topeka will not i ba3 taken space in the Street Fair, and be so large as it was last year, 93 it intends opening an attractive office for takes longer to reach Winfieid thaa it the purpose of the transaction of business. is not very good. Evangelist J. M Howard will hold a series of Bible studies, illustra'ed by the Chart of the Ages as given in the Millennial Dawn, as follows: Friday, 8 p. m., at 123 East Eighth street; Sat urday, in Oakland, at 3 and S p. m.; Sunday, at S31 Kansas avenue. North Topeka, at 10:30 a. m. and 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. FRIDAY BARGAIN DAY. Six dozen ladies' SKc white sailors for 49e; 2.000 yards L.L. muslin, for Friday, 4he per yard; 1.500 yards all-silk rib bon, in all eolors, regular 15c and 0c quality, for 5c per yard; 2 500 yards bleached muslin, regular S l-3c. for So per yard; one lot of ladies' Oxfords, for less than half price. Premium stamps with every purchase COSTLEY POST. Parade. Opening Ceremonies. Inspection of Street Exposition and Midway. Band Concert. Reception to Visitors. TUESDAY, MAY 29. German Day. Commercial Clubs Day. Manufacturers' Day. Producers" Day. W. C. T. V. Day. Baby Show. WEDNESDAY. MAY 30. Topeka Day. Scotch Day. Governor's Reeeptlon, Merchants' Day. Traveling Men's Day. Beuuty Competition. THURSDAY. MAY SI. "A SklB of Beauty la a Jot Ferevex." DS. T. FELIX GOUBATJD 8 OEIEirTii CREAM, OK MAGICAL BAOTif iSK. Purl4 a wail a Beaucsfias the iskis Ks other mmim wiii do It. Remove Tan. Pimp.es. K rao k lea.Moth P;ca Mi lb diseases. rv tts ana aenss a tectioo. It hs stood the Us tat bj yar. sad is to bumitu ire taste il Is bt sure It is prop erly made. A cept no counter feit of similar Banes. lr. L. .urn uiit to a .s.Jv of the haul-loo p- tieut): "As you ladies will use them, I recom mend 'Gouraud's Cream' m the lest harmful of ail sua preparations." For saie a I BruKgisis aad Fancy Goods Dealers in the U. Canada, and Europe. FERD. I. HOPkLSa, Frop'r, IK Great Jones at- X. X. G. A. R. Day. Kansas Day. Twentieth Kansas Regiment Day. Firemen's Day. Trades' and Labor Day. Elks' Day. Odd Fellows Day. FRIDAY, JUNE 1. A. O. U. W. Day. Modern Woodmen's Day. Foresters' Day. Shriners' Day. Knights and Ladies o Security Day. Knights of Pythias Day. SATURDAY, JUNE Farmers' Day. School Children's Day. Native Sons and Daughters of Kan sas Day. Women's Day. Athletic Contests. Colored Baby Show. Grand Cake Waik. The A. O. V. W. lodges of the city have appointed a committee to confer with the street fair committees rel ative to special exercises in connection with Workmen Day. Competitive drills and parades for prizes between degree teanie of various A. O. 1. vv. I'xjsrea have been suggested by this committee, and will probably be arranged fr. The Elks also appointed a committee last night to confer with the street fair committee rclaxive to a special pro gramme of entertainment on Eiks' Day. A Mythical Estate. New York. April 13. Nothins is known at Albany, N. Y., of the large fortune said to have been left by nus ler Wandell, a hermit, and to which a dispatch from St. Louis says Harry B. Wandell and Mrs. Adam Weist, of that city, are the heirs. The surrogate's cf fice cannot find anything concerning such an estate- Empire Stock company at Crawford theater Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. Begs Blood PuriSer pie wen. .Miss 'makes sick peo- Mever. Triniiad. Col says: "Mv bUx.a ana system st-trnei a'l out of order, but since taking Beegs Blood Purifier my general heaUh has been much improved." It's a good medicine for you. R. W. Squires. Pharmacist. 44 Kan sas avs.

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G TOPEKA STATE JOUBXAL,, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL. 19.1900. THE STAR GROCERY. E. MONTGOMERY, Prop., (Successor to J. S. Sproat.) Telephone 252. 112 East Sixth Street. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Groceries, Fresh Meat, Queensware and. Tinware. We Pay Cash for Blue and Green Premium Stamps. We shall place on sale tomorrow 1,000 lbs Wolff's Capital brand of Sugar Cured Hams, the same Hams you are paying 13 to 15 cents per lb. for other places, our price will be Hi cents per lb. Mr. Wolff guarantees these Hams to be the finest in the market. VALLACEJN LINE Congressman Long's Opponent Chairman of His Convention. Senator Eater and State Ad ministration Endorsed. LENGTHY RESOLUTION. Best Kansas Potatoes, per bu 20 1 1 gallon can Plums Strawberries in Syrup, per can Columbia Oats, per pkg....' 13 lbs. bulk Scotc h Oats Horsffhoe and Star Tobacco, per pound Rattle Ax and Standard Navy To bacco, ptT lb 6 pkgs. Duke's Mixture or Green back Tobacco 6 lbs. hand-picked Navy Beans cans N-iv York Corn 2 cans Iowa Sweet Corn 2 cans Wax B'-ans 2 cans 3-lb. Standard Tomatoes.... 4 cans Karly June Peas Hart Pens, per can 6 cans Oil Sardines Warren's Al Salmon, per can 1 gallon can Lemon Cling Peeled Peaches 1 gallon can Apricots 1 trallon can Gooseberries .10 .0.") .42 .33 .25 .25 .15 .15 .15 .25 .10 .25 .15 .40 .35 .55 1 gallon can Blackberries 4- 18 lbs. finest California Granulated Sugar $1.00 6 bars Ivory Soap 25 12 bars Monday Morning Soap 25 4-lb. pkg. Gold Dust 20 9 pkgs. Pearline 25 Sweet Pickles, per jar .25 3 cans Anderson Soup 15 DRIED FRUIT. Evaporated Apricots, per lb 3 lbs. Silver Prunes 5 lbs. Black Prunes 3 lbs. Blackberries 2 lbs. Raspberries 3 lbs. Raisins Fancy Pitted Cherries, per lb Yello-w California Peaches, per lb. 3 1-lb. pkgs. Currants 1-lb. pkg. Seeded Raisins Ring Kvaporated Apples, per lb... 3 lbs. Country Apples Fancy California Pears, per lb... MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED PROMPTLY. JOE STACH TESTIFIES. Man Arrested For ShootingPaul Swetlick on Witness Stand. HARRY DEMAS HEAD. One of the most important witnesses in the Swetlick insurance case is being examined today in the federal court, which is now sitting in the appellate court room at the county court house. This witness is Joe Stach, a nephew of Paul Swetlick. Stach. with his mother and Fred Nowak, the hired man, were arrested soon after Swetlick died, on 1he charge of murdering him. They were bound over upon preliminary examina tion, and placed under $5,000 bond each, but the cases against them were dis niirocd without being tried on account of the fact that there was nothing but circumstantial evidence against them, and that was not strong. Stach is the witness of the insurance company and against his aunt, Mrs. Swetlick. He told on the stand today of Swetlicks being at the home of the Staches for supper on the evening he was shot, and how a shot was heard immediately after Swetlick left the bouse. The witness told further of go ing out with a lantern and finding i-5wetliek's horse with the revolver hanging by the hitchstrap from the saddle horn. Stach then told of being sent by his mother to tell Mrs. Swetlick of the shooting and also to tell M. D. Usher man, a neighbor with whom Swetlick was not on good terms, for fear an at tempt might be made to fix the com mission of the deed on Usherman. "You were arrested for this were you, Mr. Stach?" asked Attorney Hinted, who is conducting the trial for the insurance company. "t was," answered the witness. "When were you arrested?" "It was on the 27th of October." "Four days after the shooting?" "No, it was on the 27th of November, I mean, a month after shooting." "When did Paul Swetlick die?" "On the 2d of November." "Was any one else arrested besides you "Yes, my mother was arrested, and our hired man. Fred Nowak." "What was done with you?" "I was taken to the Holton jail. We had our preliminary on December 17, and we were bound over to the district court. The hired man and I were placed under $5,000 bond. My mother gave bond but I couldn't, and I laid in jail until in March, when the case was call ed in the district court and dismissed by the county attorney." "What did you do next?" "We brought a suit for damages asruinst John Q. Myers, administrator of the Swetlick estate. Sheriff Wilker son of this county, and Sheriff Naylor, of Jackson county, and some others." An attempt was made to bring out what was done with this case, but Judge Hook ruled it out of order, as the court records would be the best evidence. The session of the court late yester day was largely a comedy. John Gal lagher, a sun of Erin with a broad brogue and a map of Ireland on his countenance was on the witness stand. caiiagher was an intimate friend of Swetlick before the latter died, and he was put on the stand to prove that Swetlick whs a hard drinker. Gallagher kept a joint up in Jac kson county, and ieiiiieu mat ne atterwards ran a sa loon at St. Marys, rind Swetlick was a good customer of the place. He also told of an attempt made by Swetlick lo commit suicide on one occasion. MORE FAIR PROMISES. Weather Bureau Does Not Anticipate Storms. The weather map shows generally fair weather throughout the west, and the conditions promise a continuance for Kan- shs. The forecast today is "generallv fair to niKlit and Friday. Warmer west portion tonight." In the mountain region of Colo rado there was a good fall of enow, but it did not get out of the state. The htEh barometer, which brought Kansas the cool weather is moving eastward and is now about over Kansas. Following it will be a southerly wind and warmer weather i he maximum temperature up to li o'c lock today was U4 mid the minimum 43. T he wind has been east, blowing four miles an hour. Was a Prominent Colored Politician of the South. New Orleans, April 19. Harry Demas, one of the best known negro politicians in the south is dead. Demas was a prominent figure here throughout re construction times and was a member or ine state senate until eight years ago. President McKinley appointed him three years ago to a lucrative na val office but charges involving his in tegrity were pressed so vigorously that the senate finally rejected the nomina tion. Demas was always a figure at the national Republican conventions and had a wide acquaintance among public men ol his party throughout the coun try. Declares Porto Rico Tariff Just Measure. Frank Harlow Chairman of the New Committee. TOOK THE HORSES. Suit Resulting From Old Burt Collect ion Agency Steal. In the district court Marshal Stone street of the city court is being sued by L. M. Bard for two horses which the of ficer took from him on an execution. The case is the outcome of the late Burt collection agency which was short lived. Bard was operating a grocery store and gave Burt a note for $20 due in four months to pay for the collecting of some accounts which he was to col lect before the note was due. The note was sold to L. Biscoe and the Burt agency failed to do as agreed. Biscoe sued in the city court and got judgment for $20 and the marshal seized the two norses which were supposed to belong to Bard but which it is claimed belong ed to his brother. PRIMROSE DAY. Celebration of the Anniversary of .Beaconsfield s Death. London, April 19.-3:20- P. M. Prim rose Day (the anniversary of the death of Lord Beaconsfield) was observed throughout the country today with cus tomary zeal. Primroses were thick everwhere and the Beaconsfield statue was even more elaborately bedecked than usual. Beau- tirui wreaths, shields, crowns and other tokens from clubs and unionist organ izations were scattered in profusion around its base, attracting thousands of spectators. Queen Victoria sent a large wreath of primrose to be laid on Lord Beacons field's grave at Hugenden. EVAXS SHUT OUT. Brownlow Men in Complete Control at Nashville. Nashville, Tenn., April 19. The Re publican state convention met in the capitol today and was called to order by Congressman Brownlow, chairman of the state executive committe. Del egates whes? seats were not contested were admitted to the hall by ticket, while those whose seats are contested congregated in the corridors. The mi nority (Evans) members of the state committee presented a protest against the action of the majority of the com mittee in the matter of admission by tickets, opposing the making of a tem porary roll, and recommending that all delegates be admitted to the floor. The protest was ruled out of order. After electing Congressman Gibson temporary chairman the convention ad journed until 8 o'clock tonight. The Brownlow faction has a good majority of the uncontested delegates, and by the idivtiii morning win De aDie to decide upward of 300 contested seats. It is not believed the Evans followers will abide by their action. NO ASSETS. Mr. R. J. Shannon, who for the past four years was advertising manager of the Munyon Remedy company, has ac cepted the editorial and business man agement of the Philadelphia Cloak, Suit Ladies'- Wear Review. This is a monthly publication devoted to the in terests of the above trades in Phil adelphia. It is now a year old and promises to become an important factor among trade journals. Wichita and Return, $4.62, Via the Santa Fe. 'Account annual banquet Sunflower League of Kansas. Tickets on sale April, 23rd and 24th; good returning April 26th. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20. 30 cents. Liabilities of $218,140 Scheduled in a Bankruptcy Petition. Chicago, April 19. Liabilities amount ing to $218,140 are scheduled in a ueti- tion in bankruptcy filed in the United States district court bv John D. Briggs. a large stockholder in the Findlay Roll ing Mill company, Findlay, Ohio. Most of the debts were contracted at Cleve land in 1S97. There are no assets. The largest creditors are: Findlay Rolling Miu company, ror $t2,ooo; state Na tional bank, Cleveland, for $58,080, a.nd National Bank of Commerce, Cleveland for $130,560. May End the Strike. New York, April 19. The contracting firm of Coleman, Breuchaud and Cole man may after all end the strike at the Croton dam and its quarrels by adding $it, a day or less to its pay- rous, as it nas made Known us will ingness to give the laborers classed as hand drillers $1.50 a day of ten hours, the compromise rate asked by the strikers. The firm insists that this it not a concession," but had the men not struck this would have been paid tnera- tTiM Gate Poet is coming. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. The Gate Post is coming. W. M. Wallace of Kingman who ought the nomination for congress against Chester Long in the Seventh district was made chairman of the con vention which nominated Mr. Long yes terday afternoon in Hutchinson. This convention gave Mr. Burton a shock by endorsing Senator Baker. The resolutions adopted by the con vention were as follows: The Republicans of the Seventh con gressional district of Kansas in reaf firming their allegiance to their party and its principles lay especial emphasis upon the fact that promises fulfilled and pledges kept make a platform upon which, they can stand as on a eoiid rock, especially when contrasted with the shifting sand of broken promises and disproven predictions of the opposition under its varying names. The fallacies of Demo-Populism of 1S96 have disap peared before the sunlight of prosperity and patriotism, and the fallacies it has raised to take the place of those which it is forced to repudiate must be judged by the voters this year under the clear light of experience. Upon this record of Republican performance and Demo Populist failure, upon the strength of Republican prophecies fulfilled and Demo-Populist predictions refuted.upon the changed conditions which have come as a result of Republican legisla tion and management, we confidently appeal to the voters in the coming elec tion. We congratulate the country upon present conditions. We have the hon est dollar and a chance to earn it. The tariff law has stimulated industry. abol ished soup houses and mustered out the army of the unemployed. The currency- law has increased the circulating me dium and reaffirmed its integrity. A great war in a glorious cause has been brought to a successful end and the re sults of that conflict are being guarded with honor. vV e are not in favor of a change. 1 he coming century brings to the United States a greater responsibility. Our flag means more today than it ever meant before, and wherever it floats we hail it as the sign of freedom and progress. We are in favor of going ahead, not of backing out. of accenting the duties that come to us and not of letting go to ruin. Our country has ex panded in business, in influence and in territory. Under the rule of the Re publican party, there will be neither surrender nor contraction. The fla-' that floats in Porto Rico, in Hawaii and tne Philippines stands for free govern ment and civilization, and we are in fa vor of keeping it flying, not hauling it uuwn. w e believe the great question for American statesmanship is the exten sion of American commere'e and in creased markets for the products of American shops and American farms hi cm;, enu we tavor tne construction of the Nicaragua canal, the laying of a Pacific cable, and the protection and promotion of an American merchant marine. e believe that the United states snouicl capture the markets of the world and not that the markets of tne worm snould capture the United States. We indorse the American tol- icy of extending American trade by the means of reciprocity treaties and wise legislation, always preserving for Amer ican producers the best market of them an, tne come market. We reaffirm the position of the Re publican party against trusts and mon opolies, and as the opposition is trvint? to conceal its other failures under the ciamor or anti-trust, we point to the fact that the Republican party 4s the only one asking the suffrages of the people, which by its record and leader ship can be depended upon to keep a promise or enact a statute that will conform to common law and common sense. With feelings of warranted nride w indorse the magnificent administration of William McKinley. It has brought a greater ana reunited country. Tt has placed the United States politically and pnysicauy at tne neaa or the nations of the earth. It has a record of success without a failure. Its victories in war and in peace are the wonder of the world. It is debt paying, interest re ducing, territory expanding, trade in creasing, business booming and flag fly ing, upon mis record we are afraid of no attack. In this management we want no change. We instruct our delegates to tne national convention to express the sentiment of every Republican, and we believe of many who profit by the election of the president they opposed, to" favor the renomination of our great president William McKinley. we are proud ot the position attained in congress by our representative, Ches ter I. Long. His ability, energy and faithfulness have been recognized by his associates and are an honor to the dis trict as they are to himself. His use fulness to his constituents has been en hanced by his experience. Every argu ment of patriotism, pride and reason ap peals for his re-election. The Seventh district of Kansas now has a congress man who brings credit and reputation to the people whom he represents, and who deserves the re-election to which we pledge our best efforts. We recognize in the Porto Rican reve nue law a just measure that accords fair treatment to a destitute people and that win enable Porto Rico to be self supporting. It is a practical demonstra tion of the power of congress to give to the territory belonging to the United States revenue laws suited to the wants and needs of the particular territory for which the legislation is enacted. The dogma that the constitution follows the flag is not new, but had its origin in the dangerous heresy that the constitution was in force in Kansas and other terri tories of the United States protecting slavery therein beyond the power of congress to prohibit. After the expend: ture of millions of treasure and the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives on the battlefield to destroy this pernicious doctrine of John C. Calhoun, we now decline to accept or indorse it. We point with pride to the fact that the Republican party has ever been the friend of the old soldier of 1861-1865. and cherish with feelings of gratitude his inestimable services to the country in its hour or need, and we urge our del egatiou in congress to continue and if possible increase their efforts to mete out to them in the speediest manner consistent with good administration such recognition as will insure to them aid and comfort in their declining years. We indorse" and commend in the high est terms our gallant young soldiers and sailors of the 1898-1899 war. Who, as chips or the old blocks, carried our nag to victory in the recent Spanish war and who so effectuallv nut down the insur rection in the Philippines and added lus ter ana glory to the achievements oi tne American soldier and sailor. Resolved. That we recognize the ser vices of D. W. Blaine, of Pratt, in secur ing the opening of the Philippine porta in the export of hemp, as of great value to the farmers of Kansas and we take pleasure in assuring the Republicans of the state that if made the nominee of the party for congressman at large Mr. Blaine would make an earnest, en thusiastic and effective campaign, and that his election would add to the effi ciency of our delegation in congress. We indorse the candidacy of Judge Frank L. Martin, of Reno, for delegate at large to the national convention, and we urge upon the delegates from this district to the state convention to use all honorable means to secure his elec tion. We commend the clean and able ad ministration of state affairs by Governor Stanley and his associates who have given Kansas good and honest govern ment and we record our hearty approval of the faithful and able services of Sen ator Lucien Baker. The new congressional committee is as follows: Barber, L M. Axline; Bar ton, -E. W. Moses: Clark, Mike Shu grue: Comanche, E. M. Williams; Ed wards, G. W. Watson: Finney, L. M. Hall; Ford, J. F. Small; Grant, John McGilvrey; Gray, O. B. Douglas: Gree ley, W. M. Glenn; Hamilton, George Getty; Harper, F. R. Zacharias; Har vey, Charles F. Benfer; Hodgeman, L. A. Dockum: Haskell, H. F. Milliken; Kingman, Frank Ha rlo Kiowa, J. 1.' Parcel; Kearny, L. P. Kimball: Lane, W. H. Lee; McPherson, L. C. McMur- ray; Meade, A. J. Byrnes; in ess, J. L. Green; Pawnee, J. C. Frey; Pratt, George W. Stewart; Reno, J. Q. Fatten; Rice, M. L. Grimes; Rush, A. C. Whiter man; Scott, B. F. Rochester; Sedg-i wick. B. L. Keenan: Seward, L. A. Et- zold; Stafford, Homer Cornwell; Ste vens, W. A. Thornburg; Sumner, W. S. Nelson: Wichita. E. E. Denning. The committee held a meeting arter the convention and organized by, elect ing Frank Harlo, of Kingman, as chair man, and L. M. Axline, of Barber, as secretary. The convention named T. is. wall, or Wichita, and Frank Milliken, of Has kell, as delegates to the national con vention; A. Sabine, of Finney, and Wil liam Dixon, of Stafford, are the alter nates. J. Q. Thompson, of Pratt county, was nominated for presidential elector. FUNSTON'S EXPEDITION To Baler the Town So Gallantly Defended by Spaniards. (Correspondence of Associated Press.) Manila, March 15. There are hundreds of miles of the Pacific coast of this is land unknown to our army, hundreds of miles of which has no garrison, a long stretch of coast familiar only to such naval officers whose duty has led them to patrol oi sound the eastern side of Luzon. There are few towns or. vil lages on this coast and one can cruise long it for days seeing no sign of a uman occupation. Down south in the Camarines and Albany provinces there are a few ports on the Pacific side, such as Legaspi, Tobaeo and Daet -and these we have lately occupied and garrisoned; but with these exceptions and that or Baler, the Pacific coast of Luzon island is practically unknown to our army of occupation. Gen. Funston last month led an ex pedition into Baler, on the Pacific side and a little nortn or Manna, ana leit there a garrison of the Thirty-fourth .volunteer infantry. A Spaniard in Spam, or here in Ma nila, would never think of calling this little hamlet simply Baler; with him it would be Baler, so heroically defended by the Spanish soldiers or "glorious Baler," and today if a soldier of Spain can truthfully say: I was at Baler, he at once becomes great and envied in the eyes of his companions. He is the subject of a hero worship of a distinctly commercial and gratifying character- it is considered an honor to drink with 'hero of Baler." POPULISTS BOLT. Trouble in Neosho County Convention Wednesday. After some trouble in Neosho county Wednesday Breidenthal -captured the delegation to the state convention. J. M. Allen of Erie was defeated at home as a candidate for delegate to the coun ty convention but the committee on cre dentials reported in favor of seating him in the convention. Trouble followed and a part of the delegates bolted the con vention. After the bolters left the convention hall a congressional delegation for Hugh Farrelly and a delegation for Breiden thai to the state convention were se lected. ENDORSE BARKER. Middle-of-the-Roaders Adopt a Short er Name. Kansas City, Mo., April 19. Middle of the road Populists at their mass con vention effected a permanent state or ganization and adopted a new name The Progressive Peoples party. The name will be presented to the national convention for ratification. The plat form demands legislation on lines indi cated in the Omaha platform, urges the reduction of state and county salaries to correspond with the prices paid to products, denounces both the old par ties for failure to enact initiative and referendum legislation; for the protec tion of corporation interests and for legislation for the protection of nation al banks; condemns William J. Bryan and John D. Rockefeller for their al leged connection with trusts and espec ially censures the Democratic state ad ministration because of its "disregard of the paramount interests of the peo pie." A full state ticket, headed by Richard Thomas, of Saline county for governor was named. Captain W. Aldrich, a farmer of California, Mo. who was the favorite candidate for gov ern'or declined the nomination. The con vention selected 25 delegates to the Cin cinnati convention and 16 presidential eiec loi a. The delegates to the Cincinnati con vention were instructed to vote, first and last,, for Wharton Barker for pres ident and Ignatius Donnelly for vice president. Three or four delegates spoKe in favor of the nomination of Tom Wat son, of Georgia, for president, but they were unable to bring out many Watson votes. JETMORE FOR MAYOR. "The Great Dismisser" Consents to Become a Candidate. A new candidate for mayor of the city of Topeka was launched last night. He is Aaron P. Jetmore, the present county attorney. A secret meeting was held last night attended by a chosen few. It was in Mr. Jetmore's office, and those present were composed of representatives or the "liberal" element. They have been clamoring ever since Saturday s pri mary that Mr. Jetmore become a can didate for mayor, and at last night's meeting he "reluctantly consented." Mr. Jetmore s success in securing the nomination of his deputy for county at torney is regarded by the "liberal ele ment as an endorsement of his admin istration and he is naturally in line for the position, of executive of the city of Topeka. From this time forward tne -Tioerar voters will groom Mr. Jetmore s can didacy, so that next spring he will te ready to make the race of his life. He cannot "nollie" cases in the mayor's of fice, but he would have big influence with the police department. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Mtcfoc down at 66:Si'374i! The end was barely steady. CORN The corn market was affected by lower cables and perfect climatic con- uicions. ine opening was ?sc unaer yes terday's close and this was followed by a further decline, occasioned by general flocking to the selling side. The conces sion in prices brought out some buying orders, -under which part of the loss was recovered. ical receipts were 258 cars. May opened at 38 e, sold to 38c, and recovered to 38c: July began at 59Qc, sold to 39c and from that reacted to 39?lc t ne close was weak in corn. gc down, May at 3814c and July at 39c. rituviMUMj Tee provisions mamct was quiet but ratker firm. Hoes were steady and packers fair buyers. May pork opened 2 cents up at $12.95 ana sola to $13.02i-i,; July, 5 cents -higher at $13.15, touching $13.12, but rallying later to $13.17; May lard began the session 2c lower at $7.22. but rallied to $7.30; July unchanged at $7.35, selling at $7.32, and from that advancing to $7.37. Ribs for May and July opened each a shade lower at $7.15 and sold up to $7.20. oats The oats market was quiet ana featureless, influenced mostly by corn. There was some good buying of July. May opened c lower" at 2.ic, touched 2Jc and from that reacted to 23'8c: July unchanged to (&c down at 2334 to 23 &c. touching 23c, and recovering to 23e. Receipts were 143 car. LAX SEED uasn: IS. VV., $1.73: S. w.. $1.73; May, $1.72; September, $1.20; Octo ber. $1.24. RYE tViWic. BARLEY-37ff44c TIMOTHY $2.40. Chicago Livestock Market. Chieaero. Anril 19. CATTLE Receipts, 9.500; Steers steady to slow, butcher stock steady to strong, cjooa to pime sic-io $4.9'u.5.85: nonr to medium. $4.10Ca4.75 stockers and teeders, s3.4u4n.iju: cows, C'4.50: heifers. $3.25-ft4.75: canners, $2.2u'J! 2.8(1; bulls, $2.Ri4.2D; calves. iM.w.uo.ou; Texas fed steers, $4.00(55.25; Texas bulls, $3.2513.75. H(X!S-Receints todav. 22.000: tomorrow. 20.000; left over. 5.231. Light weak, others about steady. Mixed and butchers. $5.50-g 5.75: sond to choice heavv. $o.Ka d. 1 i rough heavy, $5.4Kf75.60: light, $5.4565.65; bulk of sales. S5.5(Ka5. .0. SHEEP Receipts. 7,000. slow. Good to choice wethers. $5.75f6.30; fair to choice mixed, $4.75i5.75: western sneep, 5a. .b'cib.iu; yearlings, $6.0016.50; native lambs, $5.50'ji 7.40: western lambs, $G.0O&i.40. Official receipts and shipments for yes terriav Cattle Receipts, 15.718; shipments, 3 271. Hogs Receipts, 2S.419: shipments, 3.439. Sheep Receipts, 20,366 -shipments, 1,781, Kansas City Livestock Market Kansas City, April 19. CATTLE Re ceipts, 4.500. Market strong. Native steers. -J3.50ia5.55: Texas steers, $3.25(85.00; Texas cows and. heifers, $2.75ii4.O0: native cows and heifers, S3.0034.70: stockers and feeders, $3.35'i5.15; bulls, $3.25'&b.05. HOGS Receipts, 13.0in. Market steady to 5 cents lower. Bulk of sales, io.fri 5.55; heavy, $5.405.62'.; packers. $5.35'g5.D5; mixed; $5.30ffr5.50: light, $5.10g5.40; yorkers, io.3nfl5.i0: piss. $4.75l5.25. SHEEP Receipts, 2.000. Market strong. Lambs, 55.00"&7.25; muttons, $4-15(ii6.15. July pork got into new territory today, selling at $13.25, reacting slightly from top quotations, but closing with a firm under tone. Demand for meats, both foreign and domestic is most excellent and ship ments are much larger than receipts. This advance has brought in about al) the hogs that can De marKetea at present, accord ing to reports, and if such is the case, receipts will commence to run small in the near future and prices will theb take another boom. We feel friendly to pork and fcelievn much higher prices are sure to come in tne not tar distant iurure. iwceipis ot hogs. 22,000, which is 2.000 less than esti mated, and only 17,000 expected in Chicago tomorrow. J. C. GOINGS. New York Up-Town Gossip. New -York. Anril 19. The stock market yesterday was decidedly more quiet than ot late., xnis may De an indication 01 the culmination of recent bold specula tive operations. Naturally, however, there exists more or less nervousness and mis trust among legitimate Investors. This gives certain advantages to the room trading element which has been inclined to the short side for a week or more. On the surface it also may seem that tho larger interests in the market are being a bearish sentiment among the weaker class of speculators and are creating a short interest of unwieldy proportions. If new developments that would tend to pro voke speculative liquidation should occur very soon, further depression in prices might be brought about. On the other hand there is little doubt that the sub stratum f confidence of moneyed men in the general situation is- so pronounced that an important series of buying would take place on the decline. The bear ele ment, however, must move quickly or in the opinion of many conservative observ ers, a swift change in the current of prices is liable to result from an over-sold condition of the market. Jno. and Eli Ewings to Amanda A. Miller, $2,000, w. 10&Vs ac. of ne. Vt. 29-11-14. Eli Ewings et al to Sarah F. Ewings, $1,000, pt. ne. Vi 29-11-14. H. M. Zirkle and wife to W. E. Zirkle, $250, pt. nw. 29-13-17. Same to Edw. Zirkle, $500, pt. nw. 29-13-17. H. Andrews to Geo. E. Seybold, $1,700, pt lots 26-28-30 and 32 Sixth avenue, west. Cumberland Pres. Bd. of Missions and Ch. Erection to Tr. of the First Ch. of Christ, Scientists, $3,350, pt. lots 427-29 and 31 Folk st. Edith E. Higbee to Eliza' A. R. Hig bee, $1, No. 25 ft. lot 96 Van Buren St., First ward. C. S. Staples to Lydia Glidwell, $403.50, pt. blk. 25, Valencia and pt. se. 4 20-11-14. Tax deeds To J. W. Boyer, lots 699 701 and 3 Union avenue M. and D. add. Ellen M. Carpenter to H. E. Brown, $2,000, lots 224 and 236 Madison street in Holliday's addition. Ellen M. Carpenter to H. E. Brown, $3,000, a lot in Throop's add. Tax deed to J. W. Henderson,- 727 and 729 Van Buren street, Daniels' sub div. Patrick Flew to E. Simpson, $300, lots 659, 661 and 663 Lime street. John L. Price to Margaret Price, $500, 98 lots in Auburn. TEN ARRESTS. Ringleaders at Croton Landing Strike Placed in Jail. Croton Landing, N. Y., April 19. Ten men have been placed under arrest in the Bowery. Thei'e was no attempt at resistance. Warrants for the arrest of the ring leaders of the strike were issued by Judge Lent of Sing Sing.who holds court in white Plains. The complainant is Peter E. Stevens, the timekeeper for the contractors. The several charges are having in possession deadly weapons, drilling under arms with intention to in flict grievous bodily injury and threat ening the lives of persons anxious to resume work. The prisoners will be taken to White Plains jail to await examination. One of the most startling effects of the presence of the military at the Cro ton Valley dam is the anxiety exhibited by many of the more peaceful of the striking Italians to pack up their little belongings and seek work elsewnere. Fully fifty of them left the Croton Land ing railroad depot today bound for New York. None of them would say very much but all of them said they were going to look for work in some other quarter as they wished to avoid trouble. That they were scared by the imposing military display is certain, and even among the belligerent Italians the com ing of the troops has had a salutary in fluence. At 7 o'clock this morning work was resumed the same as yesterday but there were no more laborers on hand. Gen. Roe said today that the outlook was much more promising and that while there were only a few laborers on hand the fact that absolute protection would be afforded those who wanted to return to work would undoubtedly prove effective. Kansas City Produce Market. Kansas Citv, April 19. WHEAT May, 61lc: Julv, 62c. Cash: No. 2 hard, 62c; No. 3, 62c; No. 2 red. 68c; No. 3, 63fni7c. CORN May, 35?ic: July. 3tMe. Cash: No. 2 mixed, 37c; No. 2 white, 37c; No. 3, 37Vie. OATs jno. z wnite, io(g,ic RYE No. 2, 53c. HAY Choice timothy $10.0010.50; choice prairie. $7.5tKt 7.75. BUTTER Creamery, l&S18c; dairy, 16c EGGS Fresh, 9c. Topeka Markets Today. Topeka, April 19. cows $2,505-3.50. STEERS $3.50'u 4.00. HEIFERS $3.0ui! 3.50. HOGS. LTGHT $5.00fi 5.15. MEDIUM AND HEAVY $5.00S5.30. GRAIN. NO. 2 WHEAT 60Vsc. NO. 2 CORN 33c NO. 2 OATS 231ic. HAY $5.00. PRODUCE. EGGS 10 cents. CHICKENS C6H cents. BUTTER 18 cents. Topeka Hide Market. Topeka, April 19. Based on Chicago and Boston quota tions. The following are net prices paid in Topeka this week: GREEN SALT CURED 8c NO. 1 TALLOW 4Uc. GREEN SALT HALF CURED 7c A LETTER EROM DEWEY Accepting? the Arrangements For His Entertainment in St. Louis. St. Louis, April 19. The following let ter has been received by Mr.James Cox, secretary of the committee having in charge the arrangements for the enter tainment of Admiral Dewey during his forthcoming visit to St. Louis: Washington, D. C, April 16, 1900. Dear Sir: I have the pleasure to ac knowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th instant, outlining the plans for the entertainment in j'our city on May 3, 4 and o next, and have no change w hatever to suggest in your programme. My party will consist of Mrs. Dewey and myself, my aide and secretary, Lieutenants H. H. Caldwell and J. W. Crawford, respectively, Mr. J. H. Maddy of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad com pany who will be in charge of the train; Mrs. Dewey's maid and my valet. We shall reach St. Louis by special train, arriving there probably about 7 o'clock on the evening of May 3 and shall ap preciate your kindness in arranging no functions for that evening as we shall no doubt be tired from travel. With thanks for your courtesy in con sulting me, I am, very truly vours. GEO. DEWEY. JAS. COX, Esq., Sec'y. Pound Under a Cotton Bale. New York, April 19. It was discovered today that the fire which destroyed the bedstead and mattress factory of Charles P. Rogers Co., in West Eightv-eighth street resulted in the loss of one life. While exploring the building early todav the body of Henry Hughes, a cotton picker, was found under a bale of cotton weighing 700 pounds. New York Money Market. New York, April 19. MONEY Money on call nrm at d per cent. Prime mercan tile paper. 414ff5 per cent. Sterline -ex change firm, with actual business in bank ers' bills at $4.83i for demand, and at $4.84 for sixty days: posted rates, $4.S4ti ana 4.wi: commercial Dills, .Ki'i'a-. SILVER Silver certificates. 60V-!'iifilHc; bar silver, 59c: Mexican dollars, 47 c. BONDS Government bonds irregular; retunding zs, when issued, l'w: 2s, regis- terea, whv: ss, registered, 1094: coupon, 110; new 4s. registered. 132: coupon. 13314; oia 4s. registered, 1144; coupon, 114Vi; s: registered, 112!; coupon, 1134. Sugar Market. New York, April 19. SUGAR Raw firm: refined firm. COFFEE Steady; No. 7 Rio, Sc Cotton Market. Liverpool, April 19. COTTON Spot cot ton business moderate: prices unchanged American middling, 5 7-16d. New York, April 19. COTTON Spot middlins srulf. 10Vt,c Sales. 500. Galveaton, Texas, April 19. COTTON steady, i Market Gossip. Furnished by J. C. Goings, Commission Merchant. 112 East Fifth street, Topeka. Kan., receiver and shipper of grain. London: Wheat. Hd lower. Omaha: Hogs, 8,000: cattle. 5.000. Chicago receipts: Wheat, 87 cars, graded 0: corn, 258 cars, graded 164; oats, 143 cars, graded 7. Liverpool: Wheat, d lower; corn, Hi higher. Paris cable: Wheat, 15c lower; flour, 20a lower. Duluth receipts: Wheat, 99 cars, IasC year 9 cars. Minneapolis receipts: Wheat, 159 cars, last year 200. Chicago: Estimated receipts of hogs to morrow: 17,000. Kansas City receipts: Wheat, 24 cars, last year 29; corn, 27 cars, last year 4; oats, 18 cars, last year 6. Primary receipts: Wheat, 300,000; last year, 261,000. Corn, 644,000; last year, 26S,-0U0. Chicago: Estimated receipts of grain tomorrow Wheat, 30 cars; corn, 205 cars; oats, 165 cars. v Chicago: Pork is very strong and acts ts if starting into new territory. July ust sold at $13.25. which is another new high mark. Closine LivetDool cables: Wheat, id lower and corn .d lower than yesterday's closing. Receipts at Topeka today, only i car wheat; no corn. Chicago: Very bad reports are coming in from Ohio and Indiana regarding the winter wheat crop in those states. Re ports state that at the very best, Witt favorable conditions, not more than one- third of an average crop can be expected. Chicago: The nortn west reports ary weather retarding seeding and causing much uneasiness. This state of affairs is something new, as they rarely have dry weather In tnat territory. Chicaero: Corn receipts will soon Degin to fall off unless the prices advances. Corn is all in farmers hands and they will hold over unless they get a good price. Kansas City markets in detail: Mill wheat unchanged from yesterday, middle- weights 2'4 to 3c over test, ngnt graoes 4 to 5c over. Mixed and white corn. dcc. Toueka cash markets: No. I hard wneat. 59 test, 60y.c; No. 2 mixed and white corn, 33M.C No. 'i mixed oats, WfzC Total exports: Wheat ana nour, as wheat. 256,00Lbushels; corn, 53i,000 bushels. Kansas Citv TssftraarRets; ?o. i nara wheat.. 59 test, 62!jcT--o. 2 mixed and white corn, 87c Federal Steel is being well bought by in vestors who believe the .decline has been too severe and that a good advance is due. The short interests were also good buyers at the advance. Put: May wheat, 65c Calls: May wheat. 66c Puts: May corn, 3Sc. Calls: May corn, 39c. Curb: May wheat. 65c Curb: May corn, 38c Range of Prices. Furnished by J. C. Goings. Commission Merchant, 112 East Fifth street, Topeka. Kan., receiver and shipper of grain. Chicago," April 19. Article. Open High Low Close Yea, VV1-1EAT April May 65 65 July 66- 671 Sept CORN April May 38- 38 July 3,-"i 3H-4 Sept 40i- 4A OATS Wales Starts Home. Copenhagen, April 19. The Prince of Wales started homeward this morning. Previous to the departure of his royal highness, all the members of the royal family went to Roskilde and visited the tomb of the late queen of Denmark. A Convict to Testify. Denver, April 19. The trial of W. W. Anderson, the attorney who shot H. H. Tammen and F. G. Bonfils, proprietors of the Denver Post, fn their office on January 13 last, began today in the criminal court on the charge of attempt ing to kill Mr. Tammen. Alfred Packer, the "man eater," for whom the Post was endeavoring to secure a pardon and from whom, Messrs. Bonfils and Tam men alleged, Mr. Anderson procured money by false representation, -sill be brought from the penitentiary, to testify for the prosecution. The Gate Post is coming. TODAY'S MARKET REPORT. Chicago, April 19. WHEAT xlie wheat market was easier and dull early todav. Lower cables, the excellent weather and a slack cash demand were factors, with corn weakness a contributory influence. Foreigners sold July. May opened s&'ie under yesterday at bo'afec. eased to (fic. and reacted to 65c, shorts covering on tne DreaK. Julv ooened i,c to wr down at 6634 74c to 67c, sold oft to 66&ic and then steadied, reacting to 67c. Local receipts were 87 cars, two of contract grade. Minneapolis and Duluth reported 257 cars, against zsz last week and zus vear aero. The remainder of the session brought no particular changes, either in conditions or quotations. May wormed its way to 65c, but dropped to 65''ai4c immediately following and closed V cent under yester day at tSic. July touched 670 and closed 6514 65?i 65 65 66 66- m--.i 67 67- 38 39 40 April May July PORK April May ...12 95 July ...13 15 LARD April May Julv RIBS April May July 23 23 23- 23 13 10 13 25 7 25 7 35 7 30 7 37 23'i 23 12 95 13 12 7 22 7 32 38 3S14 39'4 411 Vi 23 2314 23V4 13 00 13 00 13 15 7 22 7 32 38 39Vli 40", 234 23U 231, 12 92 12 !'S 13 10 7 25 7 25 7 35 7 15 7 15-17 7 15-17 7 15-17 7 15-17 7 15-17 7 15-17 Grain Letter. WHEAT Liverpool cables surnrised everybody this morning by coming d lower and the market opened off half a cent In consequence. Liverpool closed at a turtner decline of 1, however, which gave shorts encouragement and their purchases, while of small volume, were enough to sustain the market and prevent any iurtner decline, northwest receipts were about nrty cars larger than a vear ago, although comparatively smaller than tne average, receipts at cjnicago were rather light, only 87 cars of no grade, 24 mrs at Kansas City and only one car at Topeka. Serious crop damage news poured In from Ohio and Indiana and from the very best information obtainable those states will not harvest to exceed one-third of a crop under the most favorable circum stances that could favor them from now on. The northwest reports were very dry weather retarding seeding, something very unusual for that territory, and con siderable anxiety is exercised over the sit uation up there. Toward the close of the session, shorts became more anxious and started to cover causing the market to advance sharply from bottom quotations, closing firm with the greater part of the decline recovered. All the bear news that can be scraped up is in and had had its effect and there is a tremendous short interest that will have to cover somewhere in the near future and we believe that purchases on the brake will result in at least good scalping profits, no matter how bearish conditions mav be. CORN Corn cables came d higher, but closed at a loss of d for the day. The corn market did not suffer materially, however, as there was good investment buying on the break. Patten and Smith, who bought over two million bushels yes terday, were buying .again today. The pool were picking up what offerings they could, but were not buying any amounts on open account outside of this one feature. They will undoubtedly come in when conditions are right and realiz ing is all over and buy good blocks of July corn. We feel that the market is now bump ing on rock bottom and that July corn is scoring for a good advance in the near future. OATS Oats are quiet, but firm, holding stronger than anything on the list. There is quite a volume of investment buying going on in a quiet way, conservative traders figuring that Oats will score a good advance on the next upturn in corn. PROVISIONS Provisions are firm as a rock, although trading was very light. 7 20 7 15 7 15-17 7 20 7 15 KANSAS Cll'I. WHE T July 62-14 CORN May 35 July 36 35-4 36 35:- 35 36 36Vs 36' 4 364 Ranges' of Price on Stocks. Furnished by J. C. Goings, Commission Merchant, 112 East Fifth street, Topeka, Kan., receiver and shipper of grain, New York, April 19; Stocks Op'n-High Low Cl'se Yes. 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 Western Union Mo. Pacific U. Pae. pfd U. Pac. com Atchison adj N. Y. Central.. So. Pac. pfd c. c. c c. o Reading pfd T. C. I No. Pac. pfd No. Pac. com.. L. N So. Railway C. G. W. 10714I ios',4 I'd 16 10314 1 10414 41 45 73'-4 74. 44-i! 12i;u, 127 Jl( HI 121V. 122 26 27 7o- 71 M. 64 943t 82 ,82, 59V 75'. 75 5714 58 S41s 8414 135 135 39 39i, 62 62 32 32i4 59 61 85 S 76 76-14 1 5: 5! 84 84 58! 59 13i 14 10;! i04:i"r'4 ie 1 1"4 h-'3, 103 l'3:iu3 41'i 43. 41 7Xi 73j 74 421,1 14 i 42 126' 126T4il26 110 lli-110 121. 121 121 26 7"! SB! 81 I 58 75 57 I 8414! 134) 38 62 31 59 85 7b 59 84 58 13! 26i'264 71 7' S-1! 01 Sl! 82 59 1 5!' 75 i 75 57. 84i 84 l.",5 il3a 3N! 31 62 i 2 31! 32 60, 59Tj 87 TJii,! 70 59! 59 H'4! 84 58 1 68 14i 14 '4 85 Correspondent: J. F. HARRIShicago. Member Chicago Board of Trade!. Telephone 273. J. C. GOINGS, Commission Merchant, GRAIN AND PROVISIONS Receiver and Shipper of Grain, na East Fifth Strset. Leased private market and gossip wira to Chicago. Always in the market for cash grain. Consignments ot grain and correspondence solicited.

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muhyon's inhaled: CURE5 CATARRH Colds. Coughs, a laj J Xchitis, Asthma and all Diseases Jot the Throat and Lungs. M,iicf.il Vacor r inhaled hrouti tlio mouth ami emitted trom the ool t?l'cV.n..n nd irl .11 Jflmf nrt dl-fel P" whl. h cannot be reached by Biedlclue taken luto the stomac-n. vwhr the rre Tt,-Tt hral the TO t,,., sp Jo the "it nftliseaseIt act' o inwoijUWieiKliJ!- 1MI Arch Fhila- The largest and finest line in the city. w. a. Alexander Successor to The Kellam Book Sta. Co. Wall Paper Department. Tele. No. 3. 619 Jackson St. HOWARD S. RINEAR, Ths Interior Decorator, Desires to announce that he is now in the employ of CM. HILL SCO. THE NEW Mall Paper Firm at 121 West Seventh St., and will be pleased to have his friends and patrons call on him. Phone 821. Send 35 cents to W. J. Black, G. V. A., Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe R'y, Topeka, Kan., for copy of Aztec Calendar, January to June, 1900. Contains six separate reproductions In colors (8 x 11 inches) of Burbank's noted Pueblo Indian portraits. Series comprises Wick-ah-te-wah. Ko-pe-ley, Si-we-ka, Si-vou-'ee-teh-7e sah. Uuen-chow-a, and Zy-you-wah, of the Moki and Zuni tribes. Also engraved cover representing ancient Aztec calendar stone. A handsome and unique souvenir; edition limited order earlv. tMml 1 SHORTEST LINE. COLORADO FLYER. TO ENTERTAIN THE WOMEN Chicago Ladies of the G. A. R. "Will Care For Visiting Members in August. Chlcago.April 19. The President's As sociation of Ladies "f the A R held a meeting at the Sherman House la-t night to arrange for the entertainment cf the wives of the veterans who wiil attend the national G. A. K. encamp ment to be held in this city in August i he plan adopted is to house the visit ing ladies in the homes of veterans throughout the city but until it can be estimated that number of women who will attend, it can not be determined whether sufficient accommodations of this kind can be secured. Some of the large down town halls Will be secured to furnish lunch to the veterans on Memorial Day and a com mittee on headquarters appointed will secure headquarters, where veterans and their wives will be entertained. Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and other distressing eruptive diseases yield quickly and permanently to the ht, Purifying power of Burdock Blood Sx.' cent. WalS Q HJ- lkv r Jst'l -If -v 3iv.. 1 c y 1 mm fGROUND"PLAN TOPEKA HOME PRODUCTS EXPOSITION. AND STREET FAIR CARNIVAL May28 to vJune,2, Inplus've.AQQO, IP AUTOMOBILES FOR HAWAII. Horseless Vehicles to the Value of $50,000 Shipped to the Islands. Chicago, April 19. The Chronicle says: The inhabitants of the Hawaiian islands evidently have determined to keep pace with their fellow citizens in the United States, for within the last ten days $r.0.000 worth of automobiles have been shipped to them. A Chictipro firm bunt the vehicles, which Included large cabs, small cabs, delivery wagons, and T carts, each accompanied by an exhaustive treatise on the art of guid- incr and managing an automobile. The importing habit has been grow ing in the Hawaiiana for the last three months, and ChlcagW manufacturers have shipped within this period fully $500,000 worth of merchandise. Chief among the articles are steel rails, pas senger elevators and equipments, boil ers and pumps, the latter for use on the plantations. One of these pumps, with its accessories, cost $57,000; two others more than $25,000 each. Bicycles, too, have caught the Ha waiian fancy. Consul Fred Job sai'S more than 10,000 have been sent to them. DATIS FOR CONGRESS. A "Washington Story That He la to Bun Against Cowherd. New Tork, April 19. A Washington dispatch to the Evening News says: It is said here that Webster Davis, ex assistant secretary of the Interior, who resigned in order that he might give aid to the Boers' cause, purposes to tun for congress. The Kansas City district is now represented by W. S. Cowherd. Under normal conditions it is pretty close and the fight between Cowherd and ttovis would be an interesting one. Davis is still a Republican and as maybr of Kansas City built up a good machine which no doubt would assist him in getting the nomination. Cow hfrd also is an ex-mayor of Kansas City. Both have great oratorical abil ity and both possess considerable mag netism. WESTINGHOUSE CONTRACT. Pittsburg Firm to Equip Underground Railway at Paris. Pittsburg, Pa., April 19. Worct has been received from Paris that the Westinghouse Electric company has closed contracts for the equipment of the Metropolitan underground railway of Paris and the suburban lines of the Railroad de l'Ourst, of France. The company will also equip a large power house for supplying all the surface railroads of Paris with electric current, and has equipped the movable side walk at the exposition, as well as an electric railway which runs through the exposition grounds. Blow For Commissioner Evans. Lebanon, Tenn., April 19 The Brown low element carried the Fourth district convention of Republicans here today. McKinley was indorsed for president and Brownlow for national committee man. B. W. Baford and John E. Oliver were chosen delegates to the national convention. Discussing Railway Economies. Minneapolis, April 19 The master mechanics and superintendents of the Burlington system are holding a three days' session bere discussing technical matters relating to economies in op eration. Every division superintendent of the system and in some instances their assistants are here. Ex-Governor Hogg Declines. Houston. Tex.. April 19. Former Governor James S. Hogg was today asked by Walter S. Baker, of Waco, representing a conference of Senator Chilton's followers, to become a candi date for United States senator agp.inst Congressman Bailey. He declined. Forty-Niner Dead. New York, April 19. Henry Perrine Townsend, a well known lawyer, native of Illinois and a California pioneer of 1S49. is dead at his home in this city, aged 74 years. Sciatic Rheumatism Cured. L. Wagner, Wholesale Druggist, Richmond, Va., says: "I had a fearful attack of Sciatic Rheumatism, was laid up almost two months; was fortunate enough to get Mystic Cure for Rheu matism. This cured me after doctor's prescriptions had failed to have any ef fect. I have also -heard of fin" results from others who have used it." Sold by Swift Holllday, Druggists, 623 Kan sas avenue. I l5lisjaaijftl algJsggsti1alk"larl,tslglargglalHgaUiglslg8i V"ttH4ds A, y t3ANtr 1 i L '5T' m J I SI ?i siaTSf sil5f al l 3 gsl sljSlslsfsr,"! s I g y gplgislaiiaaisisi 1 I 'I 1 wmh I li TfT I rMPP 1 I r-i I S J o I A I t j I b" 1 .ALt-ttr 10 ALLEY r Vl r r g.-j r- 1 TOPEKA STATE JOUBNAI THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 1900. TOPEKA'S INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION tF THE HOME PRODUCTS OF KANSAS A BEE-HIVE OF INDUSTRY 'LIVE EXHIBITS BY .MERCHANTS. AND MANUFACTURERS OF KANSAS -KANSAS NO OPPOSITION TO BRYAN Has Appeared Among Democratic Leaders In New Tork. NeW Tork, April 19. All signs point to a harmonious meeting of the Democratic state committee in this city tomorrow. Former Senators Hill and Murphy are coming to the city today, and will be in consultation with John F. Carroll, the representative of Richard Croker, and James H. Sheviin and Senator McCar- ren, the representatives of Hugh Mc Laughlin of Brooklyn. Mr. McLaugh lin's health is very poor, and he will not be a delegate to the national conven tion. The leaders have tacitly agreed to hold one of the state conventions this year in New York City and the other tn one of the interior cities. Albany preferred It is likely that the firtst convention will be held in this city. There is no talk among the party leaders of any opposi tion to Mr. Bryan. SPECIAL LEGISLATION For Benefit of Generals "Wheeler, Lee and Wilson. Washington, April 19. Representative Grosvenor (O.) Introduced a bill today authorizing the president to appoint three volunteer officers as brigadier generals with a view to their retirement. The bill is an administration measure, having been presented by Mr. Grosvenor after conference with administration officials and at their request. It is designed to benefit General Joseph Wheeler, General Fitzhugh Lee and General James H. Wil son, all of them volunteer officers, who, by the terms of the bill, would be given rank as brigadier generals in the regular service and subsequently retired. Has Slept a "Week. Berlin. April 19. Physicians are much puzzled over the long sleep of Kate Knep per, three years old. who has not awak ened since she closed her eyes after din ner a week ago. The child appears healthv and remains apparently in a re freshing sleep. Kate had never had any serious illness in her life. A month ago she fell out of bed, -but there seemed to be no serious effects and no importance was attached to the event. A week ago she complained of a headache after din ner, and. going to bed. she fell asleep. All efforts to awaken her have been futile. Congratulate Hoar, notnn Anril 19 The following tele- eram from Ervin Winslow. secretary of ATiti-imnpriati?lt leaue was sent to Senator Hoar today: "Congratulations. If Republican party rejects this tremendous anwal it is doomed. We shall follow your Inexorable logic, supporting no party or candidate not standing wiin you on mm paramount question. verytning else in- signincant. Majority For New Creed. New York. April 19. The Journal and Advertiser has polled as many of the Presbyterian clergymen of Greater New Vork as could be reached, on the sub- t of chanrs of creed. The result fol lows: For a new creed. 32; against revi sion, 14; non-committal, o. The Best in the "World. We believe Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy is the best in the world. A few weeks nvn we suffered with a severe cold and a troublesome cough, and having read their advertisements In our own and other pa npiN we nurchased a bottle to see if it would effect us. It cured us before the bottle was more than half used. It is the best medicine out tor coias ana cougns The Herald. AndersonviHe, Ind. For sale by all druggists. A Horrible Outbreak. "Of large sores on my little daughter's head developed into a case of scald head, writes C. D. Isbill of Morganton. Tenn., but Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely cured her. It's a guaranteed cure for Ec zema, Tetter. Salt Rheum. Pimples. Sores, Ulcers and Piles. Only 25c, at A. T. Wag goner, druggist, 731 Kansas avenue. Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladies free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. In almost every neighborhood there Is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy, or who has been cured of chronic diarrhoea by the use of that medi cine. Such persons make a point of tell ing of it whenever opportunity offers, hop ing that it may be the means of saving other lives. For sale by all druggists. J. Thomas Planing Mill is proud of its work in the Millinery Department Mills Dry Goods store. Spring house-cleaning in your svstem satisfactorily conducted by Beggs' Blood Purifier, the great Spring tonic and sys tem renovator. "It gave new life to me and I never lose an opportunity of prais- ine its merits," u. E. Vv ilson. Pine Bluff. Ark. R. W. sas ave. Squires, Pharmacist, 732 Kan- Empire Stock company at Crawford theater. Ladles free Friday night. Prices 10, 20, 30 cents. 1 1 f'"T","" I i -3b'i T

s T T TH No Imputation on His Courage. From the Paducah Sun. Prosecuting Attorney Wheeler Campbell was in an unusual predicament Saturday. He was prosecuting a peace warrant in the police court. One of the most sen tial questions to be asked on such occa sions is: "Are you afraid that unless this defend ant is restrained by law he will do you some great bodily harm?" This question he propounded to the prosecuting witness, who was a stalwart man. almost twice the size of the man he had sworn out the peace warrant against. "Naw, sah, I ain't!" he boldly replied. "You are not?" asked the attorney in amazement. "Now, wait; let me ask you the question again, so you'll understand it. Are you afraid nf him?" "No, sah, I aa ain't tow say a'fred o dat niggah," he sputtered. "I ain't scar'd ob 'im!" "Are you afraid he will attempt to do you bodily harm?" tentatively asked the attorney. "Not ef ef not ef I kin git a fa'r show in' at 'im, boss!" he said as he glared de fiantly at the prisoner. The spectators here began to laugh. The prisoner's stolid countenance also relapsed into a sinister smne, nut tne witness con tended that he wasn't a bit afraid of the prisoner, and didn't seem "to care who knew it. "What did you get this peace warrant for. then?" demanded the attorney. "I jes' wanted jes' wanted," he explain ed, "fo' to show dat niggah dat my 'ten tions wuz peaceably 'nclined, sah." The court then asked a few questions, and found out that the witness was afraid the prisoner would shoot him or do some thing of that kind, but he wasn't really "afraid" of him. The defendant was ac cordingly required to execute bond, and at the same time the witness's reputation for fearlessness was unaffected. Prof. Field's worm powders sold by druggists in every state in the Union. lfc''" "l 5.ro jl AM) MISCELLANEOUS ADS. WANTED HELP. WANTED Situation by a young man as stenographer and office man have had two years experience. Address "G. S." care Journal office. 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-cleaning, by a middle aged man; good worker. H. G., care Journal. WANTED -Position in city by Address M. C. P., care Journal. barber. WANTED By young woman, place as dish-washer in hotel or restaurant. Call or address 436 Branner st. WANTED Employment of any kind, by gooa sieaay man. Address T. J. F care journal. WANTED Situation as dry goods clerk, 12 years' experience. Address F. M., care Journal. WANTED Work that she can earn a llv ing by a woman with two little chil dren to support. J. V. B., care Journal. WANTED Sewing by a good seamstress. Aactress A. jri., care Journal. WANTED Nursing: have good reference. -au or address, 12ts ulvane st, Topeka. "WANTED MALE HELP. WANTED A boy to care for a horse and ao cnores. Dr. Hamilton, 524 Quincy st. WANTED For 'our family trade, an en ergetic man. Call 123 West Seventh St. ACTIVE MAN to deliver and collect for manufacturing house, with over $250,000 capital: $S00 a year and expenses guaran teed: experience not necessarv. Address ivianuiacturer, p. u. ox, 1027, Philadel phia. Pa. WANTED FEMALE HELP. WANTEDChambermaid. at once. South east corner Eighth and Quincy sts. WANTED A girl for general housework in small family. Apply No. 1210 West Jsixtn ave. WANTED White girl for general house work. Inquire at 1119 Tyler st. WANTED A good competent white girl for general housework. Mrs. Poole, 1225 Clay st. WANTED Swede or German girl for gen eral housework, small family, good wages. 205 Quincy at. n n w TOPEKA. THE CAPITAL-2F 50,000 POPULATION LOCATED jN.THE'HEART'OF" THE" GREATEST CORN BELT NTJtfEWCBL PRICE OF BOOTHS BOOTHS WILL BE ERECTED BY THE COMMIT TEE. IO FEET DEEP. S FEET MICH IN REAR AND 10 FEET HIGH IN FRONT; FLOORED AND WATER-. PROOF. PRICE 2 TO S3 PER RUNNING FOOT. ADDRESS ALL APPLICATIONS FOR SPACE TO DR. C. D. GRAY COMMERCIAL CLUB; TOPEKA7 KANSAS "WANTED FEMALE HELP. WANTED Middle-aged woman for house work. Apply Mrs. Hollcraft, 119 W. 6th. WANTED Middle aged German woman for housekeeper. Must be good cook. Box SSI N. Topeka. TTsnrESCHANES 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 office. "WANTED SALESMEN. SALESMEN WANTED For new black berry; propagates from tips: does not sprout all over farm like old kinds; full line of fruit and ornarsental 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. rite to Mount fiope urseries, Lawrence, Kansas. WANTED To buy good driving horse, also second-hand phaeton and harness in good condition: must be cheap and a bargain. Address M. C, care Journal. WANTED TO RENT Three or four un furnished rooms on first noor. Address J. J., Journal office. WANTED To quote special freight rates on household goods u.ooo pounds or over) either to or from Topeka. Cars go ing soon to Los Angeles and St. rant. Merchants' Transfer and Storage Co., C. D. Skinner. Merchants Transfer Stor age Co., 123 E. 6th St. Tel. 186. WANTED You to know that the Imported French Coach Horse. FRETCINKT NO. 23. Will stand at the Fair Grounds Fridays and Saturdays. Season 01 laoo. J. w. Sheldon. WANTED House, May 1st. about 7 rooms, modem, near 9th and Monroe preferred. Address A. C. Elder, 611 Kan sas ave. WANTED Lace curtains and portieres to clean. Mrs. Fosdlck, 725 Quincy st. FOSDICK'S HARMOLA CARPET AND Lace Cleaning works, 908 Kansas ave.. first building south of CopeUmd. hotel. Phone, 860. J. H. Fosdick, carpets. Miss Jennie Fosdick, lace. WANTED Gas or gasoline stoves clean ed and repaired; improved iew burners fitted to any frame. Gasoline stoves changed for gas. HULL. STOVE REPATR CO., Tel. 313. 116 East Eighth st. MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS. MATTRESSES AND SPRINGS In stock or 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 your order to D. Q. DIVEN, Furni ture .ueaier, o ub vc MTJSia MRS. C. M. SMILEY. Teacher of Piano and Stringed Instruments. A 45 minutes lesson for 25 cents. Guides free. 620 Kan sas ave. STORAGE. MERCHANTS' TRANFER STORAGE Co., packs, ships and stores household goods. Tel. 186. Clarence Skinner, 123 E. 6th st. LOST AND rOTJTND. LOST Small female dog, five years old: black body, brown feet. Return to 216 Taylor st,, and receive reward, LOST Opal pin, 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. l bill book contain Reward for return LOANS on pianos, typewriters, bicycles, guns, watches, diamonds and any per sonal property. 1 iscoe, d ansas ave. BOILER REPAIRS. THOS. RILEY, STEAM BOILERS OF all kinds repaired. 9 Madison st. Tel. 164. SPEIALXSTa DR. C. H. G7JIBOR, Diseases of the Nose. -1""V r, T 7. mv. r 1 ,w r in KANSAS X AVE, FOR RENT BOOKS. FOR RENT Furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Inquire at 119 West 6th st. FOR RENT Three first floor unfurnished rooms. 323 E. 8th St. FOR RENT Nice street. rooms. BOO Polk FOR RENT Nice large rooms. 1114 Quincy st. well furnished FOR RENT Furnished rooms for light housekeeping. t lopeka ave. FOR RENT Pleasant 421 Jackson St. furnished rooms. FOR RENT 100 foot store building, with basement. S31 Kansas avenue. StiO per month. Will be vacant May 15. Mrs. M. E. Sterne, 834 Kansas ave. FOR RENT Hall 100x25 feet, at 210 West Sixth st.. suitable for lodge purposes. Apply 4io T'opeKa ave. xel. ls. FOR RENT Five modern rooms, up stairs, cellar. $10.00. 313 East 11th st. Ap ply 219 N. Branner, east of shops. FOR RENT Three unfurnished rooms. Northeast corner Ninth and Quincy. FOR RENT Newly furnished rooms. 619 van -tsuren st. FOR RENT Furnished rooms and good board, $3.00 per week, 411 East 7th st. FOR RENT Furnished or unfurnished rooms. 301 West Twelfth St. FOR RENT Furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 421 Quincy. EOBP UJST-gOTJSE3 FOR RENT l our room house. Call Davies Store, 1319 Weet 15th st. FOR RENT Five room house, 1030 Madi son. Call 122 W. Eighth St. FOR RENT Eight room house on Han cock street, suitable for two families. $12.00. Enquire 2016 Clay St. FOR RENT 1310 Topeka ave., 7 rooms. fine location, clean, pretty new paper. water in house. Mrs. N. H. Adams, 13u2 Topeka ave. FOR RENT A 6-room house. Inquire at 1035 Clay st. FORSALE MISCELLAlfEVa FOR SALE Gasoline stove, beds, spring. flour can and lamps. 118 E. 6th (store). FOR SALE Fine oak sideboard; cost $40 will sell for $22. Call forenoons. 634 Monroe st. FOR SALE Three desirable lots on S. W. corner Harrison and ISth sts.. cheap. -Benedict o., w.i nansas ave. FOR SALE Good lodging house business. including lurniture, is rooms, call or address, 211 East Fourth st. FOR SALE A Columbus low cut buggy nearly new and a set of harness. In quire at 328 Fillmore st. FOR SALE One dark two-year-old Jer sey heiler. 1526 North Monroe st. FOR SALE A fine upright piano; cost $350: our price PAYNE THOMPSON. 627 Kansas avenue. FOR SALE Nearly new trap, cheap, quire 919 Tyler st. In- FOH SALE Broom corn seed. cane, kaffir corn, millett, clover, timothy, alfalfa. Kentucky blue grass, orchard grass, Eng lish blue grass, red top. A full line of field and garden seeds, all choice and fresh. ALEXANDER GOODFELLOW, 119 E. 6th st., Topeka, Kan. FOR SALE Early Ohio potatoes, flrst year from the north, 20c per bu., at cel- lar. 1213 Western ave.. North Topeka. JIISCEJCXAEOTJS FOR FLOWER BEDS, TREE PLANT ing and trimming, call at 332 Kansas av, GOOD PASTURE FOR COWS. $1.00 PER month, 4 miles west or Topeka on Hun toon. T. D. Ballard, Wanamaker. FOR EXCHANGE The use of a piano and lessons for an unfurnished room close In. Address "Teacher," care Jour nal. FOft TRADE 36 acres, house, barn, cistern, well, fruit, fenced, 8 miles of Topeka, $1,200.00. Will trade for Topeka Dropertv. TOPEKA REALTY CO., 534 Kan. Ave. H. MACFERRAN. Mgr. FEATHERS RENOVATED, OLD MAT tresses made over as good as new. Work guaranteed. T. W. Pickett, Mattress Fac tory. 114 East Fourth st. SEE US before you buy your seeds. Alexander Goodfellow, 119 East 6th. R-I-P-A-N-S. 10 for S cehts at druggists. They banish pain and prolong life. One gives relief. No matter what's the matter one will do you goci. STALLS IN GOOD BARN fCR RK.NI at 421 Quincy (ireeU. 0B SALE KEAX, ESTATE. fotTsal&C ---w. 73i acres of rich Kansas river bottom farm In Jefferson county, within 400 varda of good village and R. R. station, and 1 mile to another good town and station on anothetr R. R. 3 acres of orchard, 10 acres of alfalfa, 10 acres planted in potatoes. 18 acres of wheat, balnnce corn land, house of 7 rooms, bam 2tx3i. Possession given at once. Price too per acre. PAYNE THOMPSON, 627 Kansas avenue. MUST SELL AT ONCE 6 room cottage, 1H lots, at No. 1116 Ty ler, must sell at once. No. 312 Topeka ave., S rooms, modern. Come and make us an offer on either of above properties they must go at soma pric PAYNE THOMPSON, 627 Kansas avenue. FOR SALE Clay st., near 18th St. car, brick walks, 5 rooms, good repair. 1H lots. Make an offer. Owner must sell at once. Can plac mortgage of $604.00. Vn Buren, near 19th, 4 rooms, l' lots, barn. well, chicken house, rent $8.00 pel month. $iu0. Terms easv. TOPEKA REALTY CO., 524 Kan Ave. H. 1IACFERRAN, Mgr. FOR SALE 7 room house, 3 lots, well, cistern, car line, one block, $1,000, $100 cash, balance 50 cents per day. 7 room house, 3 lots, well, cistern, barn, $1,500, 1200 cash, balance 50 cents per day. 7 room house, cistern, barn, 3 lots, $LtXI, $100 cash, balance 50 cents per day. 8 room house, 3 lots, well, cistern. $1,200, $200 cash, balance 50 cents per day. 7 room house. 2 lots. well. stable, Auburndale, $1,000, $100 cash, balance 50c per day. 8 room house, barn, sewer, cistern, bath, rents at $25. Price $2,800, $5o0 cash, bal ance $1.00 per day. 5 room house. 1 lots, barn, $700, $1011 cash, balance 30 cents per day. SCOTT SCOTT. 615 Kansas Avenue. PHYSICIAN AND SUKGEONa, CHARLES C. BRADLEY, 678. Office and residence. M. D. Phone 812 Kas. Ave. Henry W. Roby. M. D.. SURGEON. 730 Kansas Avenue. Residence, Twenty first St. and Kansas ave. Topeka, Kan. L. A. ErBEH. M. D. OFFICE and residence corner Gordon St.. and Central ave.. North Topeka. 'Phone 214. Uses the Brinkerhoft system of rectal treatment, a successful and painless treat ment tor piles, fistula, nsnure, ulceration, etc IDA C. BARNES, M. D. Office 732 Kansas ave. Residence Thir teenth and Clay. Office hours: 9 a. m.. to 11 a. m., and 3 p. m., to 6 p. m. Telephone 5 residence and 16 office. F. H. MARTIN, M. D., 404 KANSAS avenue, over Wallace's drug store. Phones: 476, residence, 635 office. DR. EVA HARDING, Homeopathlat, 621 Kansas ave. Telephone 402. ft E. SHELDON. M. D. Surgery and diseases of women, with private hospital. Office No. 720 Kan. ave. STAMPS, BE ALB AND STENCILS. THE J. C. DARLING CO., 734 Kan. Ave. Rubber stamps, brass and aluminum trade checks. Prices low. Catalogue free. Tel. 2S OSTEOPATHIST. STEPHEN C. WOODHULL, Osteopath- ist. Hours: s-12; a-4; xnurs., s-i 627 Av. PAVING. THE OFFICE of the Capital City Vitrified Brick and Paving Co.. nas Deen removed to 118 West Eighth street. WATCHMAKER. WATCHES cleaned. 75c: clocks. BOe: main springs, 75c; crystals, 10c Cash paid for old gold or silver. All work guaranteed. Old jewelry exchanged fGr new. If hard up, see Uncle Sam, 512 Kansas avenue. BICYCLES. TJ. S. CYCLE CO., 118 E. 8th st. National and Union bicycles. Sundries, repairs. TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 W. 8th St. Bicycles and sundries: bicycles and tan dems for rent: repairing of all kinds. ATTORNETS-AT-LAW. 0DHAI TON; Lawyer! Cemral National Bank bldg., Topeka, Kansas. 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 Kihlberg. S16 Harrison at, FLORISTS. MRS. J. R. HAGUE, Florist, successor to R. J. Groves, 817 Kansas ave. Phone 602. CUT FLOWERS and floral designs at Hayes'. 107 West Eighth st. 'Phone 589. JEWELERS- JAMES B. HAYDEN. Jeweler and Opti cian. Complete stock of watches, dia monds, silverware, etc.. Eyes examined and spectacles properly fitted. LEGAL. (First published in Topeka State Journal April 17, 19u0.) To Whom It May Concern. Notice is hereby given that the under 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 bv Ordinance No. 2134, approved March 14, 1900. and will meet as such ap praisers on April 30th, 1900, 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 the benefits derived, by opening and extend ing said street, against eacn 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 the Intersection of Kansas and Central ave nues and Gordon street: thence north along the center line of Central avenue to a point opposite the alley between Pool s addition and Holzel's sub-division; thence easterly along the center line of said al ley 200 feet to where the alley turns northerlv, parallel with Kansas avenue; thence northerly along center of said al ley to the center of Kious street: thence easterly along the center of Kious street to the center of Kansas avenue; thence northerly, 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 the right-of-wav 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 Pacific rail wav; thence southerly 'ftnd westerly along; said boundary to the pce of bjgjgjng, L. T. GAGE. It. M. SPIVEY, Appraisers. Topeka. an.. April 17. 1300.

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8 TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL. 19, 1900. JJjjg, If WHAT DOES IT MEAN? It means it is the purest made. Soaps, strong with alkali, will eat And burn the clothes, and leave them frayed,' But Ivory Soap is clean and sweet. It washes out the stain and dirt, And leaves the fabric all unhurt. COPYRIGHT 1688 BY THE PROCTER GAMBLE CO CINCINNATI BRIEF TELEGRAMS. New York, April 19. Bishop B. M. Thoburn, of the Methodist Episcopal rhuroh in India, who arrived in this country ten d:iys ago to attend the ecumenical conference In this city, is ill at Kingston, Ohio, the home of his relatives, suffering from mental ex haustion. Accra, Gold Coast Colony, West Af rica, April 19. News has been received Jiere that Kumassi is closely invested, and that the situation will become ex ceedingly grave if relief is delayed. The governor, Sir Fred Tick Mitchell Hodge eon, is asking for all available forces. Berlin, April 19. The congress of Ger man Bursemis began in Berlin today. Prof, von Bergmann presided. In con nection with the deliberations theie is an exhibition of surgical instruments. Including specimens of new and inter esting apparatus for operating with Roentgen rays and with electricity. The congress will last several days. Boston, April 19. The joint commit tee on judiciary of the Massachusetts legislature reported in the house today a. bill abolishing the death penalty. The bill provides that whoever is guilty of murder shall be punished by imprison ment in the state prison for life. Taris, April 19 The editor of Le Steele, on behalf of the readers of the London Morning Herald, has presenttd a casket to Mine. Dreyfus. Her hus band, who is. well, is said to have been much moved by thi3 mark of sympathy. New Haven, Conn., April 19. Com modore Richard Peck, secretary of the New Haven Steamboat company, and one of the oldest and best known steam boat men in the country, died last night in hia 85th year. Paris, April 19 Count Muravleff, the Prussian minister of foreign affairs, ia going to join Emperor Nicholas at Moscow. This is looked upon here as being positively connected with some Idea of intervention in South Africa- Vienna. April 19. Two Russian ad mirals and 42 Russian naval officers of high rank are reported to have been arrested at Sebastapool. owing to ir-eg-ularities In the construction department and to the embezzlement of millions. All the ships in Black Sea harbors are being ordered to Sebastapool for inspec tion. This movement is attributable to the recent rumor of Prussian naval mob Uteation in the Black Sea. LOST HIS MOTHER. RISE MIGHT. Indignation of Republican Yot ers Finds Expression. Ringing Speeches Made at Last Night's Meeting. COMMITTEE IS NAMED. F. P. Lindsay Says Breweries Nominated County Attorney. "I Was Beaten hy Same Meth ods," Says H. G. Larimer. "Not Be Bound by Such Primar ies," Said Mr. Garver. Boy 'Waits For Her Return All Day an v am. Chicago, April 19 Frank Endean.agea 14, sat nearly all day yesterday in the Dearborn street station waiting for his mother to return to him. The boy and his mother had arrived from St. Paul in the morning. Their home is Seattle, and they are bound for England by way of Halifax. The boy said they went to the Dearborn station and were to have departed from there by the Grand Trunk at 3:02 p. m. for Halifax. At 11 o'clock his mother told him that she was "going up the street and would re turn." He had not seen her since. Later it was learned that the mother had been taken to the detention hospi tal, and the boy was removed to the Harrison police station for the night. "We were on "our way to England," he said, "to visit my father's relatives. Father is at our home in Seattle and is going to Cape Nome with a mining company." He said he had eaten noth ing since Monday noon. This waa not due to poverty. In Mrs. Endean's purse were $109 and a pair of diamond earrings. ALMOST A CHESTNUT. Southern Railway Officials' and Tele graph Operators' Statements Still Conflict Atlanta,Ga.,April 19. President Pow ell, of the Order of Railroad Telegraph ers, last night reported the situation in the contest with the Southern Railway as satisfactory. Railroad officials re port no delays out of ordinary. Vice President Dolphin, of the O. R. T., wires from Carlotte: "The Southern railway telegraph strike is gaining ground in this district. At 5 o'clock last evening, all the men on the Mount Airy division. 16 in num ber closed their offices and walked out, leaving but one man." At Cnattanooga today conductors on the Knoxville and Atlanta divisions ex hibited train orders from points along the line and trains arrived and departed on time. The Southern railroad, officials state emphatically that they are in no way inconvenienced. McKinley Against Canal Action. "Washington, April 19. The state delega tions in congress from the Pacific coast called on President McKinley in behalf of the Nicaraguan canal project. The presi dent assurtd them that he was earnestly in favor of the canal, but thought it now would be wise to wait until the Walker commission should report. He said that It would be very embarrassing should congress take some definite action and the commission afterward make a report against what had already become law. He made no particular" point about the Hay Pauncofote treaty. 20 1133. AT SEVENTY. Left Off Coffee and Made a Re markable Gain in Health. N. II. Baldwin of Laconia. N. H., is seventy years old and has gained twen ty pounds since 1SU8. A letter says: "I drank imported coffee because I needed something warm with my meals. While I was using coffee I was thin in flesh and nervous, with stomach trouble as well as bowel and kidney trouble. I left off coffee in lS'.H, taking Postum Food Cof fee in its place. "I was fortunate in the first trial of IPostum, when it was well made by the wife of a groceryman, who had used it Jong enough to know just how to make It right. Jt tasted so good to me that I Slave had it at home ever since.and have trained twenty pounds. I am much stronger than I was a year ago. "It speaks pretty well for the food (value of the Postum Food Coffee, for a person seventy years old to gain weight a.t that aee. Not only that, but the old trouble with the stomach, kidneys and bowels has disappeared. Health does not always set in im mediately after a person makes change in diet, nor does sickness always pet in immediately after bad habits are taken up, but the daily life maintained by good food and good drink, free from toisonous elements like coffee, wiil gradually build in new and perfect cells In the human body, so tnat niontn py month a sturdy and steady condition of health ia set up that will carry a person through manv irregularities of sleep and diet, and through a vast amount of hard work whereas a person who is Just barely well, subject to continual trouble from some sort of ailment caused by coffee and its effects on the nerves, would be completely prostrated and be unable to carry out the work of life. Moderation and a wise selection of food g.nd drink brings health which is true TO FIGHT THE BOERS. Pat O'Dea, Football Player, "Will Seek Commission in Australian Army. Chicago, April 19. "Pat" O'Dea, ex captain of the University of Wisconsin football team and holder of the world's record for punting and drop-kicking, announced today his intention of re turning to his home in Australia and seeking a commission in the colonial army now fighting the Boers. STRIKE AT PEORIA. Switchmen Threaten to Tie Up Traf fic in That City. Peoria, 111., April 19. The switchmen of the Peoria Pekin Union have waited on Superintendent Tompkins of the Peoria Pekin Union railroad and made demand for ten hours' pay when they only work nine hours, and other grievances were submitted. The men are receiving standard wages and their demands were refused. They threaten to strike and tie up all the railroads in the city as all use the terminal facilities of the Peoria Pekin Union, Freight Rate Hearing at Denver. Denver, April 19. Two members of the Interstate Commerce commission, J. W. Fifer and J. C. Clements, are hearing testimony in this city today in the Kindel freight rate case, which has been pending before the commis sion for the past five years. The com plaint in the Kindel case covers all the grievances of shippers from this city. It is alleged in the first place that the rate from Chicago to San Francisco is proportionately more favorable than the rate from Denver to the same po;nt. On the other hand it is said that the rates east bound, which are of eoual importance to Denver shippers, show an qual discrimination from San Fran cisco to Denver. There was a lively time at the mass meeting of Republicans who are indig nant over the fraud committed at their primary Saturday. Dave Mulvane at tempted to argue against any "rash" resolutions, but he was called down by J. W. Gleed, who insisted upon knowing whom he sunrjorted for county attorney before he was given a voice in a confer ence of Spencer men. Dr. A. A. Raub also attempted to tell the meeting that the primaries in the First ward were conducted according to Hoyle, or some other authority, but he was called down in the same manner as Mr. Mulvane. As a result of the meeting a large dele gation is waiting upon the Republican county central committee this after noon demanding that the perpetrators of the fraud in the primaries be pre vented from reaping any benefit from it. There were probably 250 voters pres ent at the meeting. The seating capac ity of the room which was formerly occu pied by a restaurant on East Eighth avenue, was filled by the time the meet ing was called to order, and later the lobby in front was crowded with specta tors. Many of these in order to see what was going on climbed on a coun ter and looked over the partition sepa rating the lobby from the main part of the hall H. R. Hilton, who was chairman of the conference held on Tuesday evening was also chairman of the meeting last night, and W. C. Ralston acted as sec retary. J. W. Gleed stated that meeting had been called to allow the friends of Mr. Spencer in the recent county attor ney contest to confer over the matter of the frauds perpetrated at last feat urday's primaries. Mr. Gleed also sta ted that Albert Watkins had some res olutions which had been prepared, and he called for their reading. Mr. WTatkins then presented the reso lutions which were as follows: It appears from the startling facts, figures and comparisons laid before the Republican voters or fcnawnee county by the Republican daily press of the county that at the recent Republican primary election twice as many votes wer? cast in the First and Second wards as were cast at the Republican primaries two years ago, and that a third more votes were cast than were cast at the Republican state election of two years ago, and that a large number more votes were cast than were ever cast at any Republican election in the said two wards. These facts and other facts and comparisons contained in the daily press, and especially in the Capi tal of April IS, furnish presumptive evi dence of the most bold and shameless fraud in the conduct of the primaries in the said wards. The presumption raised by the face of the returns is sup ported by numerous rumors and special instances cited by voters in the said wards. It is obvious on the face of the returns either that the returns are false or that a very large number of illegal votes have been cast in the said wards. In either case a great crime against the ballot box has been committed. There fore, we, a large number of Republican voters, in mass meeting,assembled,have unanimously "Resolved, first. That the returns from the said two wards ought to be most carefully scrutinized and the ballots re counted. "Second If the returns be found to accord with the ballots deposited, the largest opportunity ought to be given both to overcome and sustain the pre sumption of fraud raised by the face of the returns. "Third If said presumption be not overcome the county committee should take such steps as may be legal and ef fective to prevent the perpetrators of the outrage from reaping .any benefits from it." As soon as a motion had been made to adopt the resolutions, D. W. Mulvane took the floor and said: "I am not here as the friend or par tisan of anyone, but as the friend of the Republican party. These resolutions should be carefully discussed. I should like to know if the county central com mittee has a right to open the ballot3 and make a recount. I don't believe anyone but some court dan open those ballots. Two years ago a similar con troversy came up over the nomination of commissioner. The. result was very close and it was claimed that the polls in Oakland were kept open longer than they should have been,and other irregu larities were alleged whereby a recount and the throwing out of Oakland pre cinct was demanded, but the committee decided at that time that it would be impossible to do anything of the kind. "I don't believe this is quite as bad as those figures would make out. Nothing is so deceptive as. figures. You can't compare the vote of these precincts with that of others in other primaries, be cause the size of the precincts is chang ed. It cannot be denied that there were more votes cast in these primaries than otaniey received two years ago.but that true of other wards as well as the Indiana Strike Settled. Brazil, Ind., April 19 Today the miners voted to accept the operators proposition with semi-monthly payment of wages. A contract for a year was signed. Over 3,000 miners will return to work at once. French Gold From Cuba. New York. April 19 The United States transport Sedgwick, which ar rived yesterday from Cuba, had on board SS.10.000 in French gold, consigned to the North American Trust company. Fruit Badly Damaged. Canon City, Colo., April 19 The dam age to fruit trees in this vicinity f-om the late heavy storm and frosts is esti mated at SiOO.OOQ. is First and Second. Spencer carried the .imra wara, ana yet there were 160 more votes polled in that ward than Stanley received two years ago. This don't prove that one candidate was guilty of fraud and another was not. I believe that the proper way to get at this 13 through some court with author ity to act." "There is no question about what th central committee can do." said H r: Larimer. "It can protect Republican voters. The committee should take the initiative in this matter. In the west precinct or tne Second ward the nri mary was conducted in direct violation or tne Australian ballot law. The resi dence of the voter was not taken down at all as the law provides shall he dnno Let the central committee inform the conmuates tnat it proposes to throw out this precinct on this account, and it will men uevoive upon the candidates to make a move to compel the committee to count that precinct, and in this way "ic win get into court. l would like to see one' more fair primary in Shawnee county," continued Mr. Larimer. "I was the victim of this same sort of thing two years ago, and the fraud was perpetrated by these same men. Chee;s.) i was nominated for county, attorney, but I was counted out by the voting, of two battalions of coiorea soldiers stationed at the fair grounds. T charsre that not a single residence was enrolled in the west pre cinct of the Second ward last Saturday, ana cnarge that the reason for it was to prevent the proof of fraud. Mr. Mulvane knows that Mr. Spencer does not intend to contest this nomination. It is the men in the ranks who are do ing it, the Itemiblicans who want nro- tection from fraud. Out in the west precinct of the Fourth ward the Moesers all voted, and everybody knows tney nave been Democrats for years. I move a further resolntion that the county central committee be requested to. throw out all precincts where the residences of the voters were not en rolled." Mr. Mulvane attempted to speak again, but J. W. Gleed secured the floor and said: "I would suggest that Mr. Larimer withhold his resolution until after the first ones have been disposed with, and it will then be perfectly in order. I would further state that this meeting is called as a conference of the frienis of Mr. Doran and Mr. Spencer. We are all Republicans, and we want to be just Therefore, before Mr. Mulvane speaks again I would like to be in formed of his position on the county attorneyship." This question was followed with laughter as everyone turned toward Mr. Mulvane. who was still on the floor. He said: "I did not support either candidate for county attorney. I was more inter ested in the representative fight, and was working for Mr. McKeever. What I wanted to say was that Mr. Larimer is mistaken about the primary law re quiring the registration of the resi dences of voters." Mr. Larimer: "Whenever the pri mary is held under the Australian bal lot system, the Australian ballot law governs." Mr. Mulvane: "I will leave it to Mr. Gleed. He and I spent considerable time over the primary law today." Mr. Gleed: "I would not be positive about the matter. There is only about a page in the statutes about primaries, and that does not state definitely on this point." Dr. A. A. Raub: "I am a First ward voter, and I wish to say that our ward is not hear so bad as has been made out. Mr. Safford and Mr. Nichols are both very popular young men, and they got out a full vote. I don't believe there were any but Republicans voted. We have over a thousand Republicans over there, notwithstanding statements to the contrary." "Did the gentleman support Mr. Spencer?" asked Mr. Gleed. "No, I did not," answered Dr. Raub. "Well, it looks to me," said Mr. Glee!, "as though an attempt is being made to carry repeating tactics into this meeting." "I only came here," persisted Dr. Raub, "to defend my ward against aspersions which have been east upon it. We had challengers in every ward." Robert Stone: "The gentleman's place to defend his ward is before the central committee." (Cries of "That's right.") The resolutions introduced by Mr. Watkins were then passed, and Mr. Larimer renewed his resolution. "I am in hearty sympathy with this meeting," said Judge T. F. Garver, "but this should be a question of prin ciple and not of men. Suppose we had been holding a delegate convention I am not much used to this primary business, and the more I know of it the less it commends .itself but sup pose we were holding a Republican con vention and it should be taken posses sion of by a lot of Populists and Demo crats, would we feel bound by the ac tion of that convention? I guess not. We wouldnt do a thing to a ticket nominated by that kind of a conven tion. This primary is on the same principle. I doubt if Mr. Larimer's res olution ought to pass. It is the rule of courts that voters shall not be dis franchised through a mistake or wrong committed by the judges of election. It would be neither right nor legal to throw out these precincts on that ground. The courts have refused to throw out ballots which are not tech nically right because of the stupidity of the judges. I doubt if we shfuld ask it of the committee. I don't take any stock in this talk about the county central committee having no power. It is responsible for these primaries, and it has the power to protect them from fraud. Whenever fraud is charged the result ought to be investigated and the fraudulent votes thrown out. The best plan might be to have a new primary altogether." (Cries of "That's the thing.") Mr. Gleed: 'The last resolution offered by Mr. Wratkins asks the com mittee to do all in its power to prevent the perpetrators of the fraud from reap ing any benefit from it, and I think that is sufficient." Mr. Larimer: "There has already been an instance in this state of where a precinct was thrown out because, through a mistake of the judges. the voters voted green ballots instead of white. But out of deference to Judge Garver's opinion I will amend my reso lution and offer it In writing." F. P. Lindsay then took the floor and made the speech of the evening. 'I apprehend that almost everyone here is a Republican," he said, "and in terested in upholding Republicanism. This is the banner Republican county of the state, and the Republicans of other counties draw their inspiration from Shawnee. What is to be done, then. when we find a thing of this kind going on in this county. Every man in this house knows that fraud has been per petrated and who perpetrated It? Who got out the thugs and hauled the re peaters to the polls? Did any of-you fellows do it? Hold up your hands, all of you who did. (Laughter.) I under stood that a lot of thugs were coming up here tonight to run this meeting as they thought it ought to be run, and X wanted to see how many of them had showed up, but none n them seem to be holding up their hands. "I want to say that the Kansas City brewers are not dictating who we shall vote for. We don't have to vote for their nominees. (Cheers.) When I came to Topeka it was as clean as a country hamlet. But the serpent crept in along with our fall festivals. The joints came along and we have been having Cain ever since. 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I have taken your medicine for two years. Before I began its use I was so weak that after I had worked an hour in the morning I was obliged to lie down. I had fearful headaches, could not sleep, had palpitation of the heart, was always tired, and suffered in many other ways. Now I am perfectly well and much stronger than I was ten years ago. I am fifty-three years old, and the mother of ten children. I never feel tired since taking your Vegetable Compound.' Lydo IT Piniih2H2wG THE VIORLD-FAKIOUS MZniOIXE FOR WO&fZTI them if it will be necessary to send up another trainload of beer and a lot mora money to carry another primary. I see these fellows right here in this crowd. I know them and they know that I know them. (Applause and yells.) I move that a committee consisting of Judge Garver, Mr. Gleed and Mr. Larimer be appointed to look into Wie legal phase of this matter and go before the central committee -and act as they think best." The motion was ruled out of order pending the resolution of Mr. Larimer. "I am not a lawyer," said J. H. Foucht, "but I voted for Spencer. I do business in the First ward, although I live and vote in the Fourth, but I am generally looked upon as a Frist warder. Mr. Saf ford and Mr. Nichols are both honor able men, so far as I know, but we had other things in the First ward besides therx There were two places in my block where beer was free. I have in my pocket the names of some of those who visited those places and who know. There are about a hundred Russians over in North Topeka, who are good fellows, but when they get a glass or two of beer in them they will vote just about as anyone wants them to. I know them all personally, and there are only four or five Republicans among them the rest are all Democrats, but they all voted last Saturday. I am not slamming the Democrats. They are good fellows in their- places, but their place is not in a Republican primary. I have never bolted the Republican ticket but once in 31 years, and that w-as under circumstances like this, and-1 will say now that I am ready to bolt it again if we don't get this thing straightened out. I am not bound by nomienes nominated by Democrats." Mr. Larimer's resolution was finally passed in the following form: "Resolved, That because of the fail ure on the part of the election boards in many of the precincts to comply with the requirements of the Australian bal lot law. especially that providing for the listing of the residence of the indi vidual voter, the county central com mittee be requested to call a new pri mary for the selection of candidates for those offices which may be affected by such violation of the requirements of the Australian ballot law." Mr. Lindsay's motion was then taken up, but was amended to include 25 or more members from the different wards and the country precincts. The commit tee to go before the county central com mittee was finally made up as follows: At large J. W. Gleed, T. F. Garver, H. G. Larimer. First ward M. T. Campbell, Robert Weir, Matt Robinson. Second ward P. W. Griggs, E. R. Si mon, John Carter, Jos. Jones. Third ward Frank Lindsay, W. W. Mills, Dr. Peers, Dr. Stewart, Peter Heil. J. W. Stout, Dave Wood, W. L. Grant. Fourth ward A. H. "Vance, Albert Watkins, J. H. Foucht, Rev. Mr. Bar ker. Fifth ward James F. Griffin, Sam Grosch, Robert Barton, W. W. Fisher. Sixth ward C. R. McDowell, George Tincher, Homer Bowman. Soldier J. H. Skinner. Oakland C. W. Whittemore. Shunganunga Robert Stone, Robert Steele, W. H. Cowles, W. W. Clark. Auburn Frank Stahl. It was also moved and carried to in vite every one in sympathy with the movement to meet with the committee at 1 :S0 this afternoon at the hall on East Eighth avenue and go in a body to the court house whei-e the central commit tee will meet.. FROM EVERYWHERE. The man who turns from evil com- I paniona does himself a good turn. A Large Body of Preachers Coming on the Teutonic. New Tork, April 19. The White Star liner Teutonic, due here today from Liverpool, has on board a large number of clergymen who are coming here to attend the ecumenical conference on foreign missions, which meets in Car negie hall on April 2L These .clergymen come from all over the world from Germany, France, Italy, India, Slam and almost every country on the globe. The major part of the delegation consists of English clergymen, as England is to be strongly represented at the conference. It is believed that the Teutonic car ries most of the delegates coming here from and by way of Europe, although some are expected to arrive on April 21, the opening day of the conference, by. Saturday's steamer. Ex-President Harrison, who is to ar rive here today from Indianapolis, will call the conference to order and act as its honorary president. The programme includes many addresses, but in its in formal part consists chiefly of the com paring of notes and laying of plans for the good of missionary work all over the world. Almost 2,000 delegates are expected to attend and this number in cludes many statesmen, financiers and educators, as well as clergymen and missionaries. A feature of the confer ence will be the extensive exhibit which is planned to be left here in memory of it, showing the results of 100 years of American missionary work all over the world. 03LY $60,000)00. Vanderbilt Estate Is Not What It Was Thought to Be. New Tork, April 19.The appraised val uation of the estate of Cornelius Vander bilt amounts to about $60,000,000. Exclu sive of the residuary estate, which is held in trust for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the valuation of properties calculated from the amount of inheritance tax Is only J32,000.000. This inheritance tax amounts to J320.2T2, which has been paid and receipted for by Comptroller Coler. This sunri represents what was the property of Cornelius Van derbilt in New York, but does not include the transfer tax on the J5.OO0.O0O left to Cornelius Vanderbilt by his father, Will iam B. Vandrbilt, with power of ap pointment. The estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt was supposed to have been worth at least $125,000,000. At the time of Cornelius Van derbilt's death last September, Chaiincey M. Depew estimated that the entire estate was worth $70,000,000. but it was explained that this was a most conservative esti mstA nnri madA onlv to assist those at tempting to get some idea of the amount of the residuary estate coming to Alfred. According to the terms of the Vander bilt wiil, in addition to the $1.2o0.0O0 re ceived from the trust fund left by his father, and $1,250,000 from the trust fund left for the use ff his mother, Alfred re ceived a direct inheritance from- his fa ther of $5,000,000." Cornelius: jr., being practically disinherited, to Alfred was also bequeathed all that remained after the riiatrihiitian of the snecilic amounts. Out k of this portion Alfred gave to Cornelius $tj.'KU,WU. The estimate of Senator Depew put the rewiduarv estate at $34,500,000. In the 'ap praisement just completed the amount is much less.- but no record of the inherit ance tax from this part of the estate will be made until Alfred reaches the age of 25. Because of the government war tax, the filing of the report of the appraisers In the surrogate's office has been deferred. This tax is 24 per cent on all estates above $1,000,000. Action in the supreme court of the United States is pending tUng the constitutionality of this fed eral transfer tax. It is contended that the power of inheritance is vested in the state, and that congress has no authority to impose the tax. Mrs. Stanford Endows a Charity. Sacramento. Cal.. April 19. 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