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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
IN SOUTH SEA.
Carter HarrisOn's Son Has Just
Returned from There.
He Had Many Thrilling Exper-
fences with Natives.
THE MODE OF LIFE.
Harrison Went Naked Among
the South Sea Islanders.
Thinks Another War in Samoa
is Inevitable Soon.

SAN Francisco, Dec. GOWN, Pres
ton Harrison, son of the late Mayor Har-
rison, of Chicago, who has just returned
from years cruise among the South
Sea Islands, has many interesting stories
to tell of his voyage. Besides narrowly
escaping death at the hands of cannibals
in the Solomon islands, he had numerous
startling experiences.
"a native may take you into his house
at night and treat you the best kind"
he said. HE will never modest
you there on the score of hospitality and
you can remain there and be perfectly
safe. Nevertheless the next day after
you start away, he is just as liable as not
to overtake you and knock you on the
head with his club The social ethics
are then of, if it may be considered that
being boiled in the head takers pot
is not social affair.
81 saw in some places as many as
seventy-five skulls in a place, all relics
places where such lots of skulls could
be seen. The more heads brave had
taken the higher he was esteemed
They hold the heads in the same estima-
ton as an Indian does his scalps They
add renown according to the number he
has. AS long as this state of feeling
prevails it can be seen that it will not
stop. / went down to the Pacific islands
largely for pleasure, but intending to do
some literary work while absent. had
worked very hard while in Chicago and
wanted good rest. The island life is
30 peculiar that fell in with island ways
and did no work at ALL
II discarded all clothes except native
garment about my loins, and let my
beard grow long, till got back to sgd
ney. While going naked the sun burned
my back till it became exceedingly sore
and the skin peeled off in patches. Final
ly it healed up and got as hard and as
impervious to the suns rays as that of
any native.
81 went about as much as 1 dared on
the islands and much more than would
do again. 1t is down there as it once
was on the western plains and mountains
with the Indians. You get accustomed
to the danger, and don't always think &C
much about it as you ought. | wouldn't
go through again what l have this time
for anything in the world.
81 spent considerable time during my
absence in the interior of Samoa 1 slept
night after night with Malietoa, Tama-
sese and other chieftains. They told me
a great deal about their trouble. My
opinion is there will be another wal
there and it may come soon. When
left the king and different chiefs, I was
fairly loaded down with presents. Il
was so fascinating there that / would
like to go back, but l don't care to see
any more of the Solomon islanders"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
7O4 Kansas Ave.
REGAN'S DIVE TO CLOSE.

Kansas City's Police hoard VIII Not Re-
new the AIdarm ans Saloon License.
KANSAS CRY, Dec. 20-When the
board of police commissioners met yes
terday afternoon a written complaint
against the disreputable character of AL
dermsn Martin Regan's Novelty theater
at the corner of Eighth and Walnut
streets, was presented by James B. Smith
manager of the Midland hotel
II made a strong fight against the
theatre" said Mayor Davis, "when Re
gan first applied for saloon license, but
l was defeated. The lease on the build
Ing stipulated that no drinks should be
sold in the theater and it was on these
grounds that saloon license was secured.
Regan's license expires January 4. 1896.
and he wants to run until them
s'Well, am 10 favor of letting him keen
open until them" said Commissioner
Fvke.
William Morgan appeared before the
board and stated that he had bought
drinks in the Novelty theatre yesterday
afternoon, Notwithstanding Chief Irwin'a
order last Monday that no drinks should
be sold in the theater
The beard unanimously voted to sus.
tain Chief 1rwin's order that drinks be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
POLICEMAN SUSPENDED.
PatrOIman WeIIman Laid Off fol
Drink ing and Neglecfimg His Duty.

PatrOIman WeIIman Laid Off for
DRINK ing and Neglectimg His DgIty.
Patrolman Arthur Wellman was found
drunk on his beat at o'clock Monday
morning. He has been suspended by
the commissioners until Saturday nigh,
and last night was his third night off.
The matter has been kept secret.
Wellman was on night duty on what is
known as the "wagon beat" the one
from Fourth to Sixth street on Kansas
avenue He drank too much and going
into the office of the Dutton house, he
sat down in a chair and was seen there
in stupor
Wellman is capable policeman, if he
would keep sober. When he was on the
police force before he was discharged
for drunkenness, but it was thought he
had reformed. Before the first of the
month when Wellman was on day duty a
man reported that he found him drunk
about 8 o'clock in the evening near the
Douthitt tract on south Kansas avenue
This is between Fourteenth and Seven
teenth streets. Weliman's home is at
PIG West Seventeenth street. No atten-
ton was paid to this report.
The patrolman was candidate for
Second Sergeant Ellison's place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
wonderfuI Eyes of Insects.

The facets" of the eye masses Of
some species of insects are exceeding
ly numerous; in some cases, in fact,
the number is entirely beyond belief.
Each of these separate facets" is a
perfect eye, and they are so arranged
as to give their insect owner COM
handing view of all the cardinal points
and every conceivable intermediate di-
rection at one and the same time. In
the ant, the little creature which we
have had so many curious notes"
concerning, there Is not to exceed fifty
facets in the great compound eye. 1t
has been argued that this is natures
provision, because the ant spends most
of it's time underground. This may be
true, but what is the naturalist going
to do about Blaps mucronata, the most
sluggish of all the European beetles
This last named creature spends nine
ty-nine hundredths of its time in the
dark, yet has $50 eye facets. Meloe,
another insect Of similar habits, has
over 500 facets in each eye mass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
WILL OWN MEXICO.
Barney Barnnto to Invest SIS ,OOO,o 900 in
the City of Mexico.

Barney Barnnto to Invest $15, OOO, 600 in
the City of Mexico.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20.-The most i'm
portant deals which have been made in
Mexico for many years are being made
A c. Butler of South Africa. arrived a
few days ago with letter of credit to
the amount of $15,00Q000 from Barney
Barnato, Cecil Rhodes, and the Roths-
childs. He was given cordial recep-
ton by President Diaz, and the result of
his visit is the investment of several mil
lion dollars in the drainage tunnel, which
the government has underway, and in
the city waterworks. Mr.. Butler has
also taken an option upon the street rail-
ways system for $7,0O0.000. This in
cludes tho entire street car service, not
only of the city but of the federal dis
trict. The same parties are attempting
to buy up the copper properties in the
country, and it is expected, before the
deal is closed, there will be several mil
lions more of "Kaf1ir" money invested,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
PROBABLY Pass TO-DAY.


The House Venezuelan Bill as AMENDED
by the Senate Committee.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-At Ills the
foreign relations committee of the SEN
ate, which has under considera
ton the commission bill suggest
ed by the president, adjourned, and a
virtual agreement was reached as
to what should be done. The bill
with senate amendments will probably
pass today.
The Venezuelan bill as amended by
the foreign relations committee will read
as follows:
"That the sum of one hundred
thousand dollars or SO much
thereof as may be necessary
be, and the same is hereby
appropriated for the expenses of COM
mission, to consist of three members, to
be appointed by the president by and
with the advice of the senate to invesfi-
gate and report to him the facts in re-
gard to the divisional line between the
republic of Venezuela and British
Guiana.
provided that section of the act ap-
proved July 81, 1894, making appropria-
tions for the Legislative, executive and
judicial expenses of the government shall
not apply to any commissioners appoint
ed under this act"
This last amendment is intended to
permit the appointment of persons now
holding positions under the government
as members of the commission,
Senate Passes the House Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-The senate
has laid the commission amendments on
the table and the house bill has been
passed. The voting was unanimous,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

KANSAS CITY, Dec. -CATTLE-Rs-
ceipts 2,4O0; shipments, 1900. Market
steady. Texas steers $2.l5lQ
800; Texas cows $1.75@2 80; beef steers,
$325@425; native COWS 1925 03 90;
stockers and feeders, 81 25@ $3.45; bulls
$2.O0@2S5.
Representative sales-Texas steers 80
head, averaging 96l pounds. $500; Tex
as COWS. 81 head, S92 pounds, $259; beef
steers. Is head, 642 pounds, 81 "; m
tive COWS, 10 head. 9G3 pounds, So Of;
stockers and feeders, 10 head. l,l5.
pounds. $3.45; bulls, 10 head. l5IO
pounds. So So.
HoGs-Receipts, $500; shipments.
none. Market opened strong DC higher;
closed with advance lost. Bulk OF
sales, s3.a21@@a8 S77E; heavies $a&a1<9
3.45;packers $33215 @345; mixed IS 50
@3371S; lights, So 20@335; workers,
So 25@3.35; pigs. s. 751325
SHEEP-ReceiDts, 1900; shipments
1,100. Market steady. Lambs, So %
GAGS; muttons, $20O0325.
WHEAT-Badly demoralized, Sc lower
at one time: closing somewhat frmer;
No. hard 53G054c; No. 2 red nominal
" 81; No spring 54055; No. 3 spring
5sc.
CoRN-Active, unchanged: No. ..
mixed, 2211@225sc. No. 2, white, 221I
@225sc.
mixed, l6@1614c; No. 2 white, 1864 817.
RYE-Duil; NJ. 2, Bic bid
HAY-Steady. Timothy $10.O00125l;
prairie $6.00M750.
BUTTER-Firm, creamery 1898;
| dairy 14@l5
Eaes-Very firm; fresh 19c.
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MONEYBACS
SAYS PEACE.
Concluded from First page.)

States Canada could in twenty four hours
put $4,000 fully equipped men in the
field, and hold any force the United
States is likely to bring against this coun-
try in check for a couple of months at
least.
The situation is generally viewed as
one of the greatest gravity, calling for
prompt preparations for defense, but not
for any alarm.
The Journal says. "The dominion
government should take time by the
forelock and take all reasonable steps to
ensure our making as good showing as
we can if invasion comes. Immediate
application should be made to the home
government for a commission of officers
to cooperate with some of our own in
deciding upon plan of action"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
RIG MEN TO MEET.

Foremost Men of Finance to Discuss the
Venezuelan Message.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-A call was cir
culated yesterday for an extraordinary
meeting of the New York chamber of
commerce to consider President Cleve-
lands course. 1t included such men as
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Chauncey M.
Depew, Frederick P. Tappan, John II.
Inman. Brayton Ives, B. S. Clark, Henry
Hentz, James B. Colgate, Abram s.
Hewitt and George W. Williams.
Bishop Potter, it is understood also
favors an extraordinary meeting, which
may possibly be announced for early
next week before the United States SEN
ate has time to act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
Thumped Her Husband.

In the Bangor, Me-, municipal court
a woman was put on trial for thump-
ing her husband very severely on the
head. The husband was complainant.
The woman was fined So and costs,
but she declared she had no money.
Thereupon the meek and loving hus-
band fished out his pocketbook, paid
the money into court, and was triumph
antly led away by his much better half.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
CHANGED THEIR MINDS.

New York Chamber of Commerce Will
Not Meet Till After Senate Docs.
NEW YORK. Dec. 20.-There will be
no special meeting of the chamber of
commerce to consider the Venezuelan
situation, at least until after the United
States senate shall have taken action.
The petition to have a meeting called,
which was circulated yesterday, has
been temporarily Withdrawn. 1t had
more than twenty signatures, only ten
being required to make the issuance of
q call incum bent upon the president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

H. G. Ambrose. head bookkeeper in
the auditors Office of the Santa Fe. who
went to st. Louis on personal business
last Saturday, was taken suddenly i'll in
that city Wednesday, and his wife tele-
graphed for. Mrs Am brose left Wednes-
day evening, but up to this time no
report has been received concerning his
condition. MIR. Ambrose is subject to
attacks of heart failure, and it is thong hit
that such an attack caused his illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Furnished by the Associated Press to the
State Journal

E'urn1shed by tile AssOCIAIbu HT1ss 20 0IAs
State Journal
CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Wheat opened
about &c lower. Influenced by the de-
moralizatioE in Wall street. Trade was
heavy. 1t was gossip that Wall street.
has been an important wheat bull of late
and as securities suffer, it is compelled
to accept losses on wheat, and the sell
ing of wheat today like yesterday was
by Wall street. There has been some
steadying of the price by purchases of
shorts, by Partridge. There was not
however, much demand. There was
considerable buying of wheat on the
break of Armour The selling was
through New York private wire houses,
Dogan, Morrell and the others Logan
was the best seller. Opening, May
wheat quotations were 595s to 5S15
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

eft amt the mere matter of gettin'
arrested I mind much" said the pugi-
list, but suppose dey was to shut me
up?" The heelers Observation-Disclosures
apolis Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
BETWEEN TWO SHOWS.
Peculiar Situation of Topeka Today
Shows East and West.


At the Santa Fe telegraph Office this
afternoon a heavy snow was reported to
have fallen last night along all lines in
Missouri extending as far west as Law
renee and Ottawa, Kansas. The edge Of
the snow clouds seem to be few miles
west of Topeka, as broad expanse of
blue sky has been visible on the western
horizon all day.
At Chanute and Arkansas City hea-
Wy snow fell last night and today the
weather is reported clear and cold On
the Nickerson division the weather is
clear; at Emporia, cloudy. On the west
ern division and in Colorado the wealth
er is cold and clear
In New Mexico a clear sky and pleas
ant weather with slight GOODNESS is re-
ported.
On the Horton division of the Rock
Island snow was reported to be falling
this afternoon.
Along the other lines clear and cold
weather is being experienced with the
exception of the Harrington division,
where cIoudiness exists.
Stationary temperature is predicted
for the eastern portion of Kansas to-
night, with warm and fair weather
throughout the state tomorrow.
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wil1Interest All Europe.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2O.-The Rus
sian newspapers generally discuss the
Venezuela question and express the be-
lief that it will have pacific issue. The
Novosti considers that the position as
sumed by the United States is in conflict
with the interests of the whole of Eu-
rope, and suggests that the mediation of
certain European powers and a new and
peaceful settlement therefore would be
opportune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

not sold in the theater, that Regain be
allowed to run until January and that
no new license be issued to him then.
Regain said he would have to close at
oncs if the order was to be enforced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
Damages for q DELAYED RIessage.

A jury in the federal court is listening
to the evidence in a damage case against
the Western Union Telegraph company.
The claim is for about $4,000 and is made
by G. E. Whittemore. a cattleman of
Melvern. Usage county. Whittemore
claim that he lost about $4,000 on a
shipment of cattle because the message
advising him to ship them was delayed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

messages deprecating the drain of gold
which his own action has now made inev-
table. What an absurdity was Mr. Car
isles financial statement when he was
aware President Cleveland's dispatch
contained the germ of an expenditure of
which a hundred million of dollars is
the first installment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
AFniIure af BOSTON.

Boston, Dec. 2O.-Messrs. Sawyer,
Clarke 6 Co., brokers and bankers,
closed their doors at noon today. Ina
bility to call in assets to meet demands
resulting from the agitated condition of
the market is given as a cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

At the annual election of officers of
Sloan lodge No. 225 last night, James
Moore was chosen chorister; W. F.
Roehr, organisi; T. D. Humphrey cleo
trician and N. c. F. Reichenback, mas
ter of properties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The house ad-
journed upon re- assembling after the re-
cess, which means that the holiday ad-
journment will not take place until to-
morrow,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20
BAYARD WILL STAY.
Reports of Yesterday That the Ambassa-
dor Would Be Recalled Are Denied.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O-Reports were
current here yesterday due largely to
the excited state of the public on the
Venezuelan question and to the prior at
tack on him in the house of represen-
atives by Mi. Barrett and others that the
recall of Ambassador Bayard was i'm
minent Private Secretary Thurber when
asked about them, made an absolute de-
NAL of their accuracy, adding that the
ambassadors recall was not contem-
plated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

The French bakery is prepared to roast
turkeys for your Christmas dinner. They
have the best of facilities. Take your
turkeys to them. 815 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Biggest Bible bargain ins the city.
The self pronouncing international
teachers bible, circuit binding, silk lined
at $3.50. Other teachers bibles $1.25
and upward, Priddy, 1875 Kansas ave-
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Market rather slow b

5000. Market rather slow but
steady. Light So. 1898 90; mixed
packers $3.35@3.55; heavy $3.50
800; rough hogs $335@3.4O. Official
receipts yesterday 34,675; shipments,
4,634.
CATrLE-Receipts $500. Market
quiet and steady. Beeves $30UD
4s5; cows and heifers S150@3 rs; Tex
ans $27O@3.4o; stockers and feeders
$2308445
sHEEP-Receipts 5000 Market
steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

IfYOu Cannot Remember 7+T'''
3O1, call for Horner Coal Co. and Central
will give you the right number.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Closing Popular Stocks.
The closing today was as follows:
Sugar. 952f: Gas. G31l: c., g. & @, -;
Atchison, 124; R. l., 66; w. l., s456;
N. p, %; L. P, So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

Seven changes of water is the way we
cleanse all work entrusted to Us. Peer
less Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

We aim please our trade-Peerles So
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

CORENA-CORENA.
a perfect yeast, a clean, SWEEP, healthy
bread raiser. Try it-nothing like it.
Try O'NeiFs Herkimer county, New
York White Cloud Chedder Cheese, none
in the state like it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

If you want ALL the news subscribe
for the JOURNAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-20

The celebrated Java and Mocha Coffee.
We have the exclusive sale of this coffee
in the city. Try it and you will use no
other.
THE VERY LATEsT-Newest thing
out-PIE CRUST-Rich, Flaky, deIic,
ious. Try package.
VELVETS! VELVETS! The original
and only veIvet-Healthful and Delic-
Consultations and Satisfying. Try a
package.
Try a case of the Celebrated Borden's
Extract of Coffee. All ready for use
with sugar and cream.
Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit-Pal-
atable, nutritious, wholesome.
2 cans Genesee county corn, csc.
Large 1 can celebrated Victor Toma-
toes, 15c. --.. ---.
2cans Loomis and Allen corn, 25c
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Corn was easier with wheat Small
receipts and the continued heavy rains
prevent much decline. May opened 277s
@2s.
Oats dull. May opening &c off at
1871.
Provisions slow but steady on small
live stock receipts.
May porksa621S. May lard $3.50 and
ribs $3.50.
As the day wore on the declines con-
tinued until just before the close wheat
had lost nc from last nights closing to
571<, with the market still weak and
trading heavy.
The semi-pa in Wall street was the
sole factor. There was a slight rally
before. the close but the final trading
was 571S@575s, practically the lowest
quotations of the day.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000; left over,
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IL Highland Park Wednesday evening. mn
sic roll and book Return to Eagle s. Curry and
receive reward.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

ENOR SALE-IwO line bicycles VIII be Sold AZ
Il auction tomorrow. J. NJ. Ashbaugh.
TFoR SALE-Chnd's mantle bed, $40 Taylor
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FLOUR. FLOUR.

We have just received two cars of the
celebrated Russian System, Manspeak-
er's BEST. No Flour like it in the
state.
Revere. Revere.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-02-15

When in tho year 1867 the United
States paid Russia the sum Of 81, 100000
for the territory Of Alaska, the pur-
chase caused no end of comment and
the caricaturlsts OF the day marked
the country down as a block Of ice
on which Uncle Sam cooled on In sum.
mer The territory was then forgotten
until the disputes with Great Britain
arose over the taking OF seals, and with
rhis came an arbitration which decided
the United States to be wrong Now
comes the annual report OF Governor
sheaiSley to the secretary of the intc-
rior which renews the interest in this
faraway land and tells wonderful
story whose details are very attractive.
The bSo,io7 square miles of Alaska rep
resent a land surface twice as large as
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee,
with only ao,eia population. of which
but Aaos are whites. Governor Sneak
ley declares that the fisheries have been
successful, the mines have yielded
profitable returns. the population has
been largely augmented by immigra-
slon, and the people have enjoyed n
sseson Of unusual progress and pros.
psrisy. The salmon canning industry
alone, which hegan IN 1883 with pack
d $4,000 casea. has Increased to SOOoOc
cases, ana sa'msn IN the rivers occur
n nnmhera % great as 70 exceed all
belief i sounds IKE the s,ivertislns
selsemsa % nicely set to build up the
sleespFs lists a European ports for the
tsnse, o. Ameslea