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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-04

III East Fifth street
ITO FARM PURCHASfRSNT have, eo,..,.
farms and ranches in small or LARGE fra Ssfs
In all parts OF the state. on easy terms and .
few rare bargains which must be disposed Of h1
March l. VI W
O7OO acres located at Calista. Kinoman
- ~ county, IL miles west of KinSmap1
JOINS toWnsite, ~ miles from ranch house to
uepot. Good stock yard shipping facilities The
Improvements cost $40. 000; there are Is miles Of
wire fences- separate pastures, with IiVino
F2ler u eachi 900 acres of first river bottom
The herald., 1895-05-17
IN THE GERMAN EMPIRE
The Currency Question Bobs Up sereneiy in
the Congress


BERLIN, May 16.-In spite of the fact
matter, the upper house of the Prussian
diet, by vote of ~ to SO, adopted Count
Won Mlrabach's resolution in favor OF
steps being taken for the prompt settle
ment of the currency question by an
agreement as to internatinal bimetallism.
During the debate the governor of the
reichstag warmly opposed the motion
and informed the federal government
that they would thereby create disaster
and disturbances. Prince Hohenlohe
adhered to his statement in the reichstag
that the government would submit the
silver question to further examination in
consonance with the federal government,
and was also willing ultimately to meet
the other powers and discuss commercial
measures to be taken. But. first of all.
the basis of the discussion. he insisted,
must be definitely settled upon. So soon
as the answer to the government was re-
ceived, renewed attempts would be made
to continue an international exchange OF
views on the subject. Therefore he ad-
vised the house. if it did not wish to sup
port the affair." to adopt Herr Becker s
amendment, which struck out that part
of Coant Mirbach's motion which
demanded that Germany take the initia-
tive.
Prince Hohenlohe's advice. however,
was ignored and the amendment was re
Count Won Mirbach's motion in favor of
s.eps being taken upon the part Of the
government for the prompt settlement
of the currency question as to an inter-
national bin metallism was adopted by the
same figures.
The herald., 1895-05-17

have not seen the full text Of Judge San
born's order or opinion in the matter of
the Short Line receivership but there
can be no question but that the Judge mas
decided in our favor as fully and com
pletly as he could. If we appealed they
concede in the argument that ii the
second mortgage holders would pay or
give bond to pay the first mortgage IN
terest, then they were entitled 20 an order
putting their receiver in charge OF the
props srty. On the hearing we offered to
withdraw from the argument II the Y
would pay the first mortgage interest or
give good and sufficient bonds to pay it..
This the other side was not prepared to
do and insisted that their receiver was
entitled to possession of property without
requiring them to pay interest. All we
cOntended for was the right OF detention
by the present rec eivers appointed under
the first mortgage interest until the flrst
mortgage interest Was paid.
~ am not able to state just what
amount it will be necessary for the second
mortgage holders to advance to meet the
deficiency in the first mortgage interest.
but think there is something like $500. 600
to $500, 600. and IN my Judgment it is not
at all likely that the second mortgage
bondholders will raise and pay this
money for the mere purpose of putting
their receiver in charge of the property
during foreclosure proceedings. 1t stands.
how ever, conceded that the second
mortgage under its foreclosure bill has
the absolute right to pos session of the
property upon taking care of the first
mortgage interest.
The herald., 1895-05-17
COUNTY TREASURY FUNDS
Attorney General Fitzgerald Gives an
Opinion.
Treasurers Have no Right to Deposit Funds
In Bank on Certlflcate--The Deposit
Must Be Special

SACRAMENTO, May 16.-At meeting
of the state board of examiners tonight t
Attorney-General Fitzgerald gave an
opinion as to the right of county treas
urers to deposit county funds in banks
He said they had no right to do so and
receive ordinary certificates of deposit.
Only special deposits would be legal. He
said the attorneys for Oakland and those
for the railroad company had asked him
to join in a petition to the United States
supreme court for rehearing of the water
front case but he had declined because
the case involved the ownershi OF only a
portion OF the property. If otherwise he
would join in the request. Att orney-Gen-
era Fitzgerald said he would oppose any
motion by the railroad company to have
the costs of the suit taxed to the plain
tiff-Oakland, and might go 10 Washing
ton for that purpose.
Yosemite matters, the labor bureau and
other til ings were talked over at the
meeting.
The herald., 1895-05-17
FOR REFORM IN ARMENIA
What the Powers Require Of tie
Sultan
Change in Governors In the Districts Where
the Atrocities Have Been Committed
Demanded, Among Other Things

CONSTANTINOPLE,M May 16.-The note
presented to the sultan by the representa-
tives of the powers respecting reform in
Armenia comprises $50 closely written
pages.
Among the measures preliminary to
the reforms, the note demands the ap-
pointment OF high commissioner, gen.
eral amnesty for the release of oil politi-
cal prisoners the revision of certain judg-
ments and the appointment of COM
mission to sit at Constantinople charged
with the surveillance and applications OF
reforms and general workings in connec-
tion with the high commissioner pre-
viously referr d to. The principal re-
forms demanded ure that the governors
and vice-goveInors OF Van, Erzeroum.
Bitlis. Sivas, Jhrput and Trebizonde be
Christian or Musselman, according to how
the popu alton OF these places are divided.
In any case the governor or the vice-gov-
ernor is to be Christian. The note all
SO suggests that such officials should first
be approved by the powers.
In regard to the finances, all the taxes
are to be collected by local and not by
state off icials and enough is to be retain
stantinople to defray the cost OF the local
administration. This is the exact op-
posite to the present system by which all
taxes are first sent to Constdntinople,
from which city little money returns to
Armenia.
The judicial reforms proposed by the
powers make radical changes in the pres
ent system. ensure proper trials. the
surveillance Of prisons and the total abo-
lton of torture.
The police is to he composed entirely of
Christians and they are not to be allowed
to have arms except during drill.
The herald., 1895-05-17
BATTLE WITH THE REBELS
A Real Engagement Reported
in Cuba
THE INSURGENTS DEFEATED
A Lieutenant Of the Spanish Forces
Killed
The Rebels Lost Forty Killed and Many
Wounded-Some SkiIifui rlaneuvcring
Done by the Soldiers
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
MADRID. May 16.-A Spanish force, a
dispatch from Havana announces today.
has defeated the com bined insurgent
forces under Maceo, near Guantanamo.
The insurgents lost forty killed and
many wounded. On tho Spanish side
Lieutenant Bosch was killed and several
soldiers were wounded.
HAVANA, May 16.-A special cable
gram received here today says that Mon
day last there was severe fighting in the
neighborhood of Jobito near Guantan-
amo. The engagement lasted from in
the morning until in the evening, and
resulted in brilliant victory for the Span
ish troops. A detachment of 400 soldis srs
attacked and fought bravely against 200
insurgents led by Gomez. the two Maceos
Rabi and Cartrena. The lieutenant col.
onel who led the Spanish force ordered
his soldiers to open fire as the rebels ad-
vanced and fell furiously upon the troops.
Eventually the enemy surrounded the
Spanish troops with vastly superior
force. Major Robes. upon whom the
command of the Spanish troops devolved
when the lieutenant colonel was shot
down. succeeded in holding his poss:on
and repelled the attacks OF the rebels.
But the Spaniards were completely sur
rounded. and it was necessary for por-
tion of the force to cut its way out IN
order to communicate with the base OF
supplies and obtain reinforcements.
Major Garrido, at the head of ninety vol
unteers, made brilliant dash into the
insurgent lines and forced his way
though the circles of fire which surroun-
ded the troops. Shortly after Major
Garidos' volunteers had pierced the insur-
ish troops. under command OF Captain
Bruzo, made an opportune flank attack
upon the rebels. The latter, taken by
surprise, we're thrown into confusion.
The two bodies of troops then united and
made combined attack upon the rebels.
who were compelled to retire with a loss
of 300 dead and wounded. Major Robes
has gained the cross of San Fernando foi
the brilliant manner in which he held his
position against overwhelming numbers.
The loss on the Spanish side was one
doctor, four officers and eleven soldiers
killed and thirty wounded.
The herald., 1895-05-17
RUSSIA AND THE ORIENT
Reported Proposition to Absorb Corea NJ
Believed at Washin gton

Reported Proposition to Absorb Corea Not
Believed at Washington
WASHINGTON, May 16.-The reports of
Russia's purpose of absorbing Corea are
not seriously entertained in diplomatic
circles. No such purpose has ever been
suggested in the official correspondence
thus far. China's assertion OF a pro tee
torate over Corea led to the recent war,
so that it is not likely that Japan would
regard a similar claim by Russia with in
difference.
Another report coming from Frankfort
that Russa's cain on Corea was for the
purposesof protecting Russian merchants
against Japanese competition is known
to be erroneoui with those familiar with
the facts. A diplomat recently at Seoul,
the capital of Corea, says there is only
one Russian, a carpenter. in Corea, out
side of the legation.
ST. PETERSBURG. May 16.-Inquir-
les in various quarters here where infor-
nation can be obtained elicit the infor-
nation that the government has come to
no decision regarding the occupation of
Corea. The Russian press has for some
time been advocating a protectorate by
Russia over that country or its occupa-
tion until Japan has entirely abandoned
ManchurIa.
The herald., 1895-05-17
THE OREGON SHORT LINE
Judge Sanborn's Order Hay Be Very Far
Reaching

Reaching
OMAHA, May 16.-It seems impossible
to tell how far or to what extent the rela-
tionship between the Union Pacific and
Oregon Short Line will be affected by
Judge San born s order in the Short Line
case. Officials at headquarters are some-
what at sea as to just what the order con-
templated.
Viewed from almost any standpoint.
the conditions are such that 1t may con-
template any further propositions. 1t
may mean the payment .pf interest on
coupons in default plus the interest &C
crued on the date the property goes to
the new receiver and to accrue during
the life of the receivership; coupons on
all first mortgages on the entire Short
Line system or coupons plus interest ac-
crued ON the entire system anu to accrue
during the life of the receivership. 1t is
believed that should the American Loan
and Trust company attemut to pay Oft
the interest defaulted ami taking the four
propositions as basis in view OF the un-
certainty attaching to the order, it is
roughly approximated that the amount
involved in these propositions will range
nom $3.50 coo to 81. 250, 900.
General Solicitor Thurston to Bee re-
porter outlines the position Of the rcceiv-
ers whom he represents and his opinion
as to exactly what the order Of Judge
Sanborn contemplates. He said; II
The herald., 1895-05-17
THERE IS NO TREASON THERE
Governor Evans Of South Carolina
Rises to Explain
In His Explanation the Executive Reiterates
Some Of His Ideas and Still Clings
to State Sovereignty

NEW YORK, May 16.-The World has
received the following from Governor
Evans OF South Carolina: "There is no
treason in South Carolina. We are in the
union and in to stay. We claim the right
as sovereign state to protest against
any effort by the judges of the United
States court to centralze this government
and destroy our national and state con-
stitutions.
"We will obey the DEGREES of the court
but will exercise every right guaranteed
American citizens for the preservation
of our liberties. The principle we are
lighting for. the right of local self-gov-
ernment. is as dear to New York as it is
to South Carolina, and cannot be de-
stroyed here without ultimately being de-
stroyed III the union. The attempt to
nullify our law for political purposes un-
der the pretense OF conflicts with the con-
stitution Of the United States arouses the
righteous Indignation of our entire people.
We confidently rely upon the supreme
court and VIII abide by it's decision.
1--WE redeemed our state from negro do
mination and anarchy IN 1876 in spite of
Grants bayonets. restoring order, peace
and prosperity. and will preserve our civ
ilization by lawful methods if allowed,
but we will persevere."
The herald., 1895-05-17
ONLY A RUMOR
1t Is Reported That the Income. Tax Law viii
Be lnvaIidnted

II Is Reported That the Income. Tax Law viii
Be lnvaIidated
WASHINGTON. May 6.-There is a
rumor in circulation that the income tax
law will be declared unconstitutional
when the decision is rendered next Mon
day, either by u vote OF 6 10 3 or 7 to 2.
Last Monday, it will be recalled. there
was rumor circulated that Justice jack
son had declined on Saturday last to vote
for its constltutionality and that his vote
with four others in favor of it, would re-
suit in decision by vote of 5 to in
favor OF the law.
If the action of the treasury depart.
ment officials and those at the head OF
the department of justice can be taken
as an Indication. the probabilities seem
to be that they have had an inkling that
the law is to be declared unconstitutio nal
on Monday. That they were worried is
apparent.
While no one is able to speak auth ori-
tativelv, the general impression is that
the law will be declared unconstitutional
and stricken from the statute books. OF
course the whole question hinges upon
the vote of Justice Jackson and certain
parties close to this jurist assert positive
Iy that he has always been federalist
and that when this legislation was first
introduced IN congress he openly ex-
pressed his approval of it.
The herald., 1895-05-17
PUGILISTS FIGHT
FIRE
New Amusement Afforded Ring Men al
Coney Island
The Annual confiagration Opens With the
Spring and $3.50, 900 Worth Of Prop
erty Is Destroyed.

NEW YORK, May 16,-The west end of
Coney Island was visited by its annual
confagration today. The spread OF the
flames was accelerated by strong south
wind. Conrad Steubendorf's three story
hotel, where most OF the pugilists had
established their training quarters. was
destroyed among the first buildings.
From there the fire spread to new two
story hotel and half dozen small build
ings adjoining it. They were burned to
the ground as was the miniature Ferris
wheel. Altogether about 100 buildings were
destroyed or greatly damaged and about
a thousand people are thrown out of en-
ployment. The estimated damage is $3.50, =
900.
Sixty families who were deprived of
shelter by the fire have taken refuge in
the Sea Beach palace, a large place of
a nusement.
A man named Gallagher was overcome
by the fierce heat of the fire. Assistance
was asked for from the fire companies at
Gravesend. Sheepshcad Bay, Unionville
and BrOOklyn.
The herald., 1895-05-17
THREE LINKS WITH Meaning
The Grand Lodge, |. o. o, F.,
Elects Officers
FIGHT FOR THE WARDENSHIP
Names Of the Officers Chosen for the
High Places
In the Rebekah Grand Lodge Miss Fannie
Benjamin Of Los Angeles Was Chosen
Grand President by Acciamation
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 1G.-The first
order of business at today's session of the
grand lodge OF the Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows was the election of Deputy
Grand Master P. F. Gosebey. who was
chosen grand master by acclamation. In
the same manner Grand Warden J. W.
Warboys was chosen deputy grand master.
Then came the contest of :the session.
that for the Office of grand warden. Ten
aspirants were in the field for this Office.
as it is the stepping stone to the high
honor OF becoming past grand master.
The candidates were: NJ. T. Moses. v.
S. Northey, X. c. Brueck, J. f. Crosset,
J. Il. Baker. S. F. Smith. George A. At
wood, A. NJ. Drew. H. T. G. Wolff and
W. A. Bonynge. The result of the roll
call was: Drew, 321; Northey, 124;
Brueck, 1856. Drew was duly declared
elected.
The newly elected grand warden was an
attorney and has been an Odd Fellow for
thirteen years. having joined Placer
lodge. No. 4s, in 1882. and gone through
the chairs OF that lodge. Later he moved
to Fresno. where he has since Iesideds
He has been a delegate to the grand
lodge eight times. but has never before
served that body as an officer.
George P. Shaw was elected grand Sec
retary and James Mcguire grand rep.e
sentative. Josiah Glasson was elected
successor of V. S. Northey on the board
of trustees. The appointive officers OF
grand chaplain. grand marshal, grand
conductor, grand guardian and grand her
aid will be be named on Saturday.
The state Rebekah assembly was grant
ed charter. making it an auxiliary Of
the present order.
The Rebeksh grand lodge chose Miss
Fannie M. Benjamin of Los Angeles
grand president by acclamation. Mrs.
Martin Greenwood of Stockton was elect
ed vice grand president.
The Ancient Order Of Foresters elected
the following officers: High chief ranger,
William eastman: sub high chief ranger,
M. Broehm.
Los Angeles was selected as the place
for holding the next convention.
The herald., 1895-05-17
Second Day of the Big Con.
gress at Salt Lake
MONTANA TO THE FRONT
Opposition Appeared General Is to Par
tisan Work
Some Hard Blows Struck for the white
retai-.speeches Hade BY Several
Distinguished Ten
Associate Press Special Wire.

ASSOCIATE PRESS 6peclal Wis., .4t
SALT LAKE. May 16.-The silver con.
ference met III its second days session at
9:30 a. m. and Immediately went into q.
ecutive session to consider plans OF ac-
tion. Various suggestions were made,
summarized as follows:
The Montana delegates. consisting OF
Messrs. Merrill. Sargent and Bickford.
were all of the same opinion as to the
plan. agreeing that honest money leagues
should be organized in every precinct.
county and state. These leagues SHOULD
agree to specific plan of raising mon-
ey to distribute literature throughout the
middle states. All prominent mining
companies should be asked to pay certain
assessments per month to aid in the
work.
Mr.. Boran OF Idaho agreed IN the main
with the plan proposed. He was opposed
to any partisan work. He was a Repub-
lican, but henceforth would not support
his party on national issues unless it had
both q candidate ard platform in favor Of
silver at 16 to L. He was fraiad of man
who was afraid to declare himself as be.
ing absolutely for or against silver.
Mr.. Bryan OF Idaho wanted the women
ana children to organize and help. as well
as All organization OF all silver ln0u with
in their party lines. but to have them
stand ready at the tick of an instrument
to swing into line irrespective Of their
past party affiliations.
Mr.. Hip of Nevada was in favor Of
having four big mass meetings to be held
in different parts of the United States
within the next SIX months. He stood
ready at the opportune time to leave his
party (Democratic) if it failed to do the
proper thing in 1896.
Governor Prince of New Mexico wanted
headquarters opened in New York city
to distribute propaganda and to hold
meetings to be addressed by prominent
men. irrespective of party. who should
talk exclusively on honest money He
said that Senator Teller and Messrs:
Thomas and Patterson of Colorado repre-
sented all parties. and if they could be
persuaded to address such meetings it
would be a great help. With the same
line followed by each state, prominent
orators of all parties would address east
ern audiences on the SUBJECT of Honest
Money VS.. Cleveland's Sound Money. In
| liternture'he favored Coin and Archbish-
op Walsh's Monometallism and Bimetal-
| lism.
| Mr.. Robsnyder of West Virginia was
| invited to address the conference. He.
said West Virginia was for free silver and
The herald., 1895-05-17
The Golden Jubilee

BOSTON, May 16,-The observance of
the golden jubilee OF the ordination to
the priesthood of Archbishop John j..
Williams began at the cathedral OF the
Holy Cross today. with the celebration of
pontifical high mass OF thanksgiving.
The sermon of the day was preached by
Rev. ID. M. Bradley. bishop Of Manches.,
ter N. ii. Among those present were
Mgr. Satolli. Cardinal Gibbons, and
Archbishops Fabre of Montreal, Corrig, n
OF New York. Ireland OF st. Paul, Elder
of Cincinnati. Riordan OF San Francisco,
and Ryan of Philadelphia.
The herald., 1895-05-17
pou0h Trim nj a Vessel

SAN FRANCISCO. May Ii. The Brit.
ish ship Speke arrived today from Ant
werp, a65 davs out, after a remarkable
and unfortunate trip. During the voya, 9
ing away the ships steering gear and
driving her out of her course; boy and
q seaman fell from aloft and were killed,
and the first mate was swept overheard.
The herald., 1895-05-17
A profeasor Ont of collera

STOCKTON. May 6.-walter +. Mcgee,
physical instructor of the state univer-
sity, lectured before the Athletic club
this evening on physical culture. At 7
O'Clock he Judged a barge race between
the professional and an amateur crew of
the club. Tho distance was three quart
ers of mile to the stake boat and
return. The regular crew won easily in
0.f0
The herald., 1895-05-17
A Pioneer Rancher Killed In a Runaway

YREKA. May 16.-James Smith. a
wealthy rancher of Little Shasta valley.
was killed by IA runaway team last even
ing while on his way home from Yreka.
Deceased was Il pioneer, n prominent Odd
Fellow and Mexican war veteran lie
came around the Horn IN '46. and helped
in the capture of Vera Cruz. and was also
present when the fleet took Monterey.
He was highly esteemed throughout this
section of the state, and it is expected his
fur e.al nexs Sunday will be tho largest
ever held in the county. Deceased was
IS wears OF age
The herald., 1895-05-17
THE MINERS TROUBLES
Probability Of General Strike in the Pitts
burg District

PITTSBURG, Pa. May 16.-A resolu-
ton ordering general suspension of
work in all the mines in the Pttsburg
district was adopted at the miners con-
vention here today. 1t was also decided
to establish camps at all the pits working
below rate. The convention was one CT
the largest ever held here and the senti-
ment was for calling out all miners work
ing for the 65-cent rate or for the 60-cent
rate. 1t was finally decided to demand
the old wages. The delegates went home
the miners and will reportto the coaven-
tion tomorrow. The operators will now
it is said bring new men into their
mines. II they do there will likely be
serious trouble.
The herald., 1895-05-17
A STATE OF THINGS
Big Scandal In an Indian School Il
Oklahama

Big Scandal In an Indian School In
Oklahama
GUTHRIE, o. r.. May 16.-A scandal
has come to light in connection with the
government school for the Usage Indians
at Pawhuska. Great laxity of discipline
in the dormitories for the boys and girls
is alleged and the Indians are very indig-
nant, declaring that their children are
demoralized by the whites, no such bad
morals being known among Usage girls
living in wigwams. This week 100 of the
$50 children in the school have been
taken out by theii parents.
The herald., 1895-05-17
THE CATHOLIC KNIGHTS
A Surprise Sprung at the Convention in
Omaha

OMAHA. Neb., May 16.-- At the fore
noon session of the supreme council OF
the Catholic Knights Of America, Dele
gate Fieney of New Y ,rk sprang sur
prise in the form of resolution inviting
memb bers of the Young Mems Institute to
join the Catholic Knights. This was fol.
owed by resolution of Delegate O'Keefe
of New Mexico asking the Young Men s
Institute and kindred Catholic socleties
to make formal proposition to be
merged into the Catholic knights oi
America.
A redbot fight was avertcd by referring
the resolutions to the committee on laws.
This is another feature OF the fight fol
the amalgamation Of all Catholic So
cieties. q
NJ. Fieney of New York offered reso.