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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
PALMA ELECTED.

Last Returns Show Him to Be Chosen to
Conduct Cuban Affairs.
New YORK. July 10.-The last of the
returns of the Cuban revolutionary cleo
tiOns all over the United States on Sun
day have been received here In each
of them Thomas Estrada Palma was
the choice, as he was of the five which
reported Monday.
The formal announcement that Palma
has been elected president in the affairs
of the revolution outside of Cuba will be
made today.
A committee will be sent to Central
Valley to notify Mr.. Palma, who it is ex-
pected will come to New York tomorrow.
to open his headquarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
MUST KEEP RIGHT ON.

Mr.. Vance Says the Temperance People
Are Watching the Governor.
A. Fl. Vance says he is satisfied the
recent temperance convention will re-
suit in much good. He said:
"That meeting showed that the tenn
perance people are aroused and are in
diguant at the non-enforcement attitude
of the administration. and 80 per cent of
the temperance workers in that conven-
ton will not allow their indignation to
die out if the law is not enforced.
''Of the delegates in that convention
SO per cent of them voted for Morrill, for
governor, but they will not do it again
unless Morrill, proves by a probation of
more than two days that he means to en-
force the law"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10

Chief Justice Martin and Justice Allen
of the supreme court were shown over
the unfinished portion of the state house
today by the state architect, and were
asked to make suggestions as to how the
new supreme court room shall be finish
ed. Judge Martin says the United States
government has a lot of architects who
think they know everything, but who
never finish United States court room
with any idea for convenience for the
court He is very DESTROYS of having
the new court room arranged just right,
SO there will be no complaint for all time
to come
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
Admirably Qualified.

Stage Manager-Can you actP
Applicant-No.
Stage Manager-Sing?
Applicant-No.
Stage Manager-DanceP
Applicant-No.
Stage Manager-Mak new jokesP
Applicant-No-nothin but old ones.
Stage Manager-GoodI You can con-
slider yourself engaged. You're just the
man the owner of the show has been want
ing for our new society farce comedy
Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
ROBBERY ON TOPEKA AVE.

Squires' Drug Store on Tenth Street En-
tered Boldly Last Evening.
Ralph Squires' drug store at 1901 To-
peka avenue was entered by burglars
last night. The robbers operated bold
II, breaking the glass in the large win
dow fronting on Topeka avenue. They
crawled in through the broken window.
but found very little to reward them.
Mr.. Squires had put all of the cash in
a safe except about 50 cents left in the
cash drawer. This was taken together
with three boxes of the best cigars in the
safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
Strikers Granted an Increase.

CANTON, Ohio, July 1O.-The striking
employees of the Canton Steel company
returned to work with a general in
crease in wages of three and one-third
per cent, to affect all departments en-
gagged IN the strike. About 275 men
were involved in the strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
Durable.

BingO-I tell you that carpet I got is
going to last as long as we live
Kingley-How do you know? You've
only had it week.
Bingo-But my baby has been playing
on it ever since without any signs of wear
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
SUED FOR ISLANDER.

Rocky Mountain News and Denver Re-
publican Sued by Alderman Emery.
DENVER, July 1O.-Alderman John E.
Emery today instituted suits against the
Rocky Mountain News snd Denver Re-
publican for $4,000 damages from each
for alleged slander. The newspapers in
timated pretty broadly that Alderman
Emery was corrupted by the Denver
Union Water company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
WANTS TO GET BACK.

LeavenwOrth Ball Team Has Been ReOr-
ganizsd and viii Rsenter the League.
Manager Mote, of the Topeka base
ball team, has received a letter from
Charles Madden, of Lsavenworth, saying
that he has succeeded in reorganizing
the Leavenworth team and will come
back into the league at once. The three
games to be played on the home grounds
this week are the last games scheduled
for Toneka this month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
Not Desirable.

Dashaway-What's tho idea of putting
your cigars in a glass case?
Cleverton-It preserves the flavor.
Dashaway-I shouldn't think, old man,
shat you would want to preserve the flavor.
Of these cigars. Brooklyn Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
What It Was.

Mr.. Dukane (as Spifins goes by on his
wheel -That poor fellow has the HYPNOSIS
bicyclistarum.
Johnny Dukane (who knows all about
bicycles)-Oh, no, papa. He has the latest
improved Pittsburg Chron-
icle- telegraph
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
Today

We begin the sale of the entire line and have
put prices on them running from three cents
to fifty cents each-that are less than half
the Tanner Bros prices. Look at the sam
pies shown in our west window and
you will be able to form some idea of them
as bargains. Some Of those now fifty cents
were dollar and half. Those marked
twenty-five were fifty, and so on. There
are thirty-six dozen in all. At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
state Board OF EounIixatfon

The state board of equalization met at
the state house this forenoon, but it was
found that thirty counties had as yet
made no returns to the board and the
meeting adjourned 20 meet again on
next Tuesday, the 10th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
AtaVisEn.

ST shouldn't wonder" observed Uncle
Allen Sparks, eff there was something in
that new theory that man has descended
rom the fishes. He's always making a
sucker of himself. Chicago Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
Hats at Half Price

Yesterday we bought for spot cash from Mr..
F. w. Henderson the entire Tanner Bros.
stock of Mems and Boys Summer Hats at
considerably less than half price. Mr. Hen
derson was packing up for Texas and as he
did not intend opening there till fall, was
very anxious to unload these hats, and made
US an offer on them we. could not resist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10

The Spiritualsts society will give an
ice cream social at Mr.. r. I. Horton's
corner of Quincy and Seventh, Wednes.
day evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10
MineraI WnfnE

Boston and return $S1.55, via the Grea
Rock Island Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10

ELDoRADo SPRINGS, Mo-, July To-
The Farmers Home hotel on West
Spring street was almost totally
wrecked by fire at $50 yesterday
morning The exact loss il not yet
known. No insurance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10

James B. Hayden, JeweIer.
Will remove his jewelry store about
August 10Th to 1877 Kansas avenue. Da-
vies building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10

The finest in the west. Come and try /,
J. w. PHILLIPS. 612 w. Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-10

Everybody takes the IQgRaAEa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25

a Lavish Use Of Money In the Land
Of Mongolians.
BRITISH INTERESTS suPPLANTED
In the Struggle For Supremacy
In the Far East.

LONDON, Sept. 25. alt is announced that,
with the sanction OF the czar, a Russian
bank with very large capital will bo
opened for business soon at Pekin. with
branch at Shanghai. Some Of the most
prominent flnanciers and merchants in
Russia are interested In the scheme. which
has been secretly canvassed. The charter
has just been issued
Thik enterprise is regarded rs another
indication Of Russias determination TO
wrest the commercial as well ms the politi-
Cal supremacy in the far East from Eng
land. Trading emissaries OF Russia have
freely assisted the government OF China
with money, and have already penetrated
to the interior Of Chirs, where they are
supplanting the British.
An article which appears in The Globe
Indicates the alarm with which the Eng
lish view the situation. This article says:
Russia will unquestionably extort from
China the right of way through Man
churia for the trans Siberian railway. A
struggle for supremacy in Asia is upon
us. IL British influence does not go
under altogether. we must bear our part
In the old, masterful. English spirit
without delay. Thanks TO our good re-
lations with Japan, we ought to be able
to work that power TO our advantage
politically and commercially
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
A Postomce Vacancy.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Sept. 25.-Gardner
w. Ring, postmaster at Cambridgeport,
was removed yesterday by orders sent
from Washington, the removal having
been recommended by the postofilce in
spectors after conducting an examination
In the loss OF money and stamps from that
office. In placing the responsibility upon
him, il is said that \ Slo inspectors claim
that no was negligent in some manner.
There was no evidence that he took the
money, and acting on the advice OF the in
spectors Mr.. Ring paid over the amount
stolen about $1,000
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
COAL MINERS DEMAND.
They Want More Pay by the First of
October

MAssrLoN, o., Sept. 25 The coal mi
rers OF the Massilon district in conven-
tion here decided 10 demand an advance
To sixty cents per ton after October i,
and II Is believed that their action will
prec pitatc similar demand throughout
Ohio fhc miners now receive 81 cents
a ton, but the operators expected TO offer
80 cents on October 1, assuming that the
differential under Pittsburg must be sub
stracted from Pittsburg's cash rate. Min
ers contend. however that the company
store rate OF 90 cents must be taken as
the basis giving them 60 cents In Ohio.
II their demand Is refused they will
strike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
IN GREENHALGE'S FAVOR.
Sentiments OF bay state Caucuses rewnr
Present Governor.

Bosroy, Sept e5.--The cities and towns
In eastern Massachusetts, which held Re
publican caucuses last night have elected
large majority Of delegates favorable to
the denomination of Governor Greenhalee
In several places unpledged delegates were
elected, but most Of these are expected TO
follow the majority.
Taunton elected IA solid Greenhalgc dele
cation, as did also Reading and Wey.
mouth. In Chelsea the expected A. p. A..
contest did not materlalize. and there wss
but one list Of delegates TO the state con-
vention. In North Attleboro candidates
favorable 20 Greenhalge were chosen.
There was only one Halle delegate. North
Andover. Swampscott and Nahant all
elected Greenhalge delegates with ease.
The anti-Greenhalge movement did not
amount TO much In Worcester county.
In Worcester the ants carried two wards,
and secured IA delegates TO 30 for Green.
halgc. Senator Hoar, whose name was on
three tickets for delegate to the state con-
vention, was elected.
The caucuses In western Massachusetts,
were rather disappointing To the friends
Of ex-Lieutenant Governor Halle, as the
indications are that large majority Of
the delegates chosen are favorable to Gov
ernor Greenhalgc. Springfield, as was ex.
pected, elected rabid anti-Greenhalge
delegation.
The small towns of Hampshire and
Berkshire seem to have elected almost
solid Greenhalge delegations, and the fact
that in great many instances the dele.
gates are identical with those sent year
ago, seems to strengthen the theory that
they will vote TO renominate the governor.
Franklin county seems TO have elected
an almost solid Greenhalge contingent,
Greenfield leading the delegation
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Fire Firhters' Muster.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, Sept. 25.--The first
day OF the annual muster OF the State Fire
mems association opened auspiciously, with
about ESQ delegates present. The forenoon
was given up TO the dedication of the
city's new flre-cngine house. Alderman
Fecley presided, aud an address was de-
liyered by Mayor Crosby. At the opening
of the fircmen's convention Mayor Crosby
gave welcome address President
Weber Of the association responded, and
addresses were made by several delegates
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25

MERIDEN, Conn, Sept. 25. Laborer'
were engaged in the work of extending
the sewer system and Ind opened u trench
ii feet deep. Little precaution was taken
10 guard against cave-in, as the sides were
left without any support A large water
pipe sprung n leak yesterday, and washed
away the earth A large section of the
side gave way almost without warning,
and buried Bonanzi, Tristrupo and Gov.
runs. The earth was removed few min.
utes after, but the men were dead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
YUMURi IN RUINS.
mportant Town In Cuba Reduced 70
Rains by Insurgent Forces.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.--British steam
ship Culmore, from Baracoa, Cuba,
brought into port some Cuban refugees.
and news OF the complete destruction OF
the port OF Yumuri. Cuba, on Sept. IS b.
insurgcnt forces. The entire place WA
burned down. Hundreds Of people wer
left homeless. They were subsequently
driven back over the mountains, and the
hugp elevators, erected by the fruit ex-
porsers for carrying the bananas down
from the mountains OF Yumuri for ship
ment, were destroyed.
Miguel Arrou, well-known fruit ex-
porter was among the passengers, ac-
conpanied by his wife and family. He
tells pitiful stories of the manner In
which he was treated and compelled to
fee TO this country, giving up everything
he possessed. Since the breaking out OF
the trouble he says life in the island has
been unbcarablc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
sirns of Crnokndness.

New YORK, Sept. e5.-John l.. Martin,
who said he was formerly manager for the
General Electric company of Chicago, was
arrested here yesterday and held as a sus-
picious person. 1t is claimed he ordered
1000 checks on the Central National bank
printed at the office Of Corlios, Macy a.
Co. Martin claimed TO represent the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers bank of Chi
cago. but no such bank as this is in exist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Cause VIII Never BE Known.

WAsHISeToS, Sept. 25. = General Du-
mont has just completed an investigation
of the loss of Barnegat light, 80 miles
south of New York. of the steamer City OF
Haverhill, with all on board on the night
of March 2s last. The report of the in
vestigation indicates that the wreck Of the
City OF Haverhill will go down in marine
annals as one Of the unfathomed mys-
tarics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Big Glasses mt Harvard.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Sept. o5.--The num-
Der of new students at Harvard college
who will DO admitted tomorrow Is larger
than ever. There will be total of 57l
new students in the academic department
and the scientific school, There is also
large increase In the professional school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Suspected OF Murder.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-A colored man
was arrested here yesterday on the sus.
picion that he was John Brown, the
mate OF the schooner John A. Dixon, and
the murderer OF Captain Revelle. The
man denies the crime
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Catholic Youg Men,. Convention.

ST. Louis, Sept. 25 The cath annual
convention of the Catholic Young Mems
National union held its opening session
here yesterday. The days session was
taken up with tho reading of papers. Last
evening was Catholic Young Mems
union night at the exposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
poar,lcrs Knocked Ou,

LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 25.-What ap-
pears to be case Of wholesale poisoning
was discovered yesterday at the boarding
house of Mrs. Sarah A. Jeffrey. Twenty
of the boarders complained of severe inter
nal pains. A number of physicians were
summoned, and after two hours hard
work they were all pronounced to be out
Of danger. No clew to the miscreant who
Administered the supposed poison Is
known, but the police are on the scent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Came via Canada.

New LONDON, Conn, Sept. 25. - A
steamer for New York had on board last
night the last of the party of 400 Russian
which arrived from Canada
yesterday over the Central Vermont rail-
road. The immigrants are of poor class,
and, apparently, without means They
were landed in Canada to avoid the strin-
gency of the New York immigration laws
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
RYAN and sullivan to Meet.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 20. - A deal was
closed yesterday, whereby John l.. Sulli.
van and Paddy Ryan, ex-champion heavy
weight puglists of the world, will meet in
a boxing contest of fouf rounds before the
Cleveland Athletic club on Oe,. 8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25

CALEsMES wANTED-siOo 10 si2j per month
- and expenses; staple line; position perman-
ent. pleasaat and desirable. Address, with
stamp, King Mig Co. 3D. Chicago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Hurry Wright Very Sick.

practically no change I'm the condition of
Harry Wright, the veteran chief Of Ma
tional league umpires. lie Is still In
critical condition with typhoid pneumonia
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Derrick Fell Upon Them.

Troy, N. Y, Sept. 25,--Four men were
seriously injured one probably fatally, by
the fall of derrick on the new county
courthouse building in this city yesterday.
A large iron grder pulled from the wall,
was the cause of the accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Another Tluka.

OYSTER BAY, l.. L., Sept. 25-Tho Sec
ond race in the series of the best three
out of five between Spruce Nv and Ethel
wynn was sailed yesterday. The event
ended as did Saturdays, by the race being
called of, neither yacht having crossed
the finish line within the limit of five
hnttrs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Killed In Runaway Accident.

lola, Kan, sept 25-Colonel w. G.
Jones, ex-Unitcd States marshal, and for
many years chairman Of the Democratic
state committee, was thrown from cart
yesterday by runaway horse, and in
stantly killed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Seal Poacher Seized.

WASHINGTON, Sept. %. - The revenue
cutter Rush reports to the secretary OF the
treasury the seizure of the British schooner
Beatrice, on Aug. 20, within the prohibited
zone, as fixed by the Paris award Evil
dence was secured amply sufficient to
Justify the seizure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Laid Down and Disd. n

NEW LONDON, Conn, Sept. e5.-The
body OF Joseph Rowley was found in
Gardners woods yesterday by workmen.
who had found Rowley's driverless team
near the spot. II is thought that Rowley
was seized with heart trouble, and getting
off his wagon lay down in the bushes,
where he died
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25

LONDON, Sept. 25.-The engagement Of
Yyette Guilbert. the noted concert hall
singer, and Broker Hirsch. well known on
the Stock Exchange, through his dealings
In South African stocks, is announced on
the authority of Maurice Meyer, manager
of Nine. Bernhardt, and other French ar
fists in their English tours.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Prosecutlon,s Testimony am I'm.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-The case Of
the prosecution in the trial of Theodore
Durrant closed yesterday afternoon. Yes
terday was spent in putting the finishing
touches to the testimony against the ac-
cusad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Old Prison BIRD In Custody.

FALL RIVER, Mass. Sept. 25.-The po-
licc arrested Joseph Lambert, alias
"Dutchy" Sullivan, an cx-oonvict, last
night, on charge Of breaking and enter
ing the residence OF j. Il. jackson In
August last. when goods valued at over
300 were stolen. Other places were also
fobbed at that time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Maine Criminals sentenced.

PORTLAND, Me, Sept. 25.-In the su.
perior court, Judge Bonney yesterday sen.
fenced Daniel Gibbins of Westbrook to
state prison for five years for attempting
to ravish, and John II. Walker to is
months In state prison for burglary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Another Message From Rose.

NEW York, Sept. 25-The following
cablegram from Charles Rose, London,
was received mt the New York Yacht club
rooms yesterday afternoon Your mes
sage received. I confirm, personally, chal-
lenge sent through Royal Victoria club in
my name. Confirmatory letter will follow
immediately, and l make no restrictions
to the conditions"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Reouenlnr Old pIscu..lon.

LONDON, Sept. 25.-The Truth protests
against the epathy of tho English press
and parliament at the sufferings of Brit
ish subjects during the revolution in
Hawaii, and mentions particularly tho
cases of the Ashford brothers, who were
imprisoned by President Dole's govern
ment upon the 1lmsiest evidence"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Being Considered nv I.e,,p.

LONDON, Sept. e5.-The Sportsman says:
There is reason to believe that race will
be arranged between the Valkyrls III and
the Defender for the 1900 offered by
Laycock, Goodfellow and Bell, the bank
ers. Yesterday Mr.. Laycock received the
following by cable: "At present, cannot
answer definitely. Iselin."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
what WIN England Saw ?

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25,-It is reported that
China has rejected the British demand for
the banishment of the ex-viceroy of
Szechuen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Maine Village In Danger.

OLDTowy. Ne, Sept. 25. = Extensive
forest fires are reported from the districts
north of here The village of Alton is
threatened, and the residents are prepar-
ing to move II efforts TO euench the flames
are not successful within few hours
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Receivers Want to Resign.

MILWAUKEE, Sept 25.-Henry g. Payne.
Thomas f. Oakes and II. q. Rouse, re-
ceivers Of the Northern Pacific railroad
rendered their rcsighations to Judge
jenkins yesterday afternoon. Judge
Jenkins took tho matter under advise
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Old Omcers Remaio.

HARTFORD, Sept 25.-About lo5 mem.
bcrs Of the Twenty-socond Connecticut
volunteers attended the 33d reunion here.
All the old officers were reelected. A
banquet In Grand Army hall followed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
New lin.

CONCORD n. h., Sept 25.-At the an
nual conclave of the grand commandery,
Knights Templar of New Hampshire,
Daniel Q. Roberts of Concord was chosen
right eminent grand commander. Re
ports presented show an iLTense of l40
in membership during the year
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-25
Escaped From Asylum.

PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 25.-Ann Riggs
of Westbrook, who was convicted Of arson
In WestbrOok two years ago and ad-
judged insane and committed to the asy-
fum at Augusta, has escaped from that
Institution by picking the lock Of her
room door