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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

new Siberian line actually commences,
the distance is 1,127 kilometers, and it
will be made in q hours at the further
reduced speed of SO kilOmeters an hour
from Chelybinsk to VladiVostock the
distance is 9,283 Kilometres, and it will
be made at mean speed of AZ kilomet-
ers, and will take 221 hours. Thus the
entire journey of IA, 191 kiloneters will
occupy 296 hours, or 121a days.
The present time is SO days by the
Suez canal and % days by the Canadian
Pacific railroad. If the so kilometer
speed on the OStend-W arsaW section
could be maintained throughout the
journey it might be accomplished in
seven and one-half days.
Making every allowance for the diff
ficulties of high speed across the Siber-
ian steppes, there is a large margin for
improvement on the estimated AZ kilo-
meters or 26 miles an hour from Chiefly
binsk to VladiVostock. From the lat
ter city Pekin will be reached by the
Manchurian road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
Tennessee Centennial.
The Lowest Rates Ever Made to an
Exposition in this Country.

The Exposition in commemoration of
the hundreth anniversary of the ad-
mission of Tennessee into the Union is
not a local affair by any means. 1t far
surpasses in extent of buildings, beauty
of grounds, Interesting exhibits and
number of both foreign and home at
fractions any exhibition ever held in
this country, with the possible eXcep-
ton of the Columbian of 1898. Located
as it is on the main line of the Louis
and South, and can be visited en- route
with loss of but little time. The ex-
tremely low rates that have been es-
tabliShed make it cheaper to go little
out of your way, even, to take in this
great show, while its own attractions
will we'll repay a special visit. Write
Mr.. Geo. B. Horner, Division Passenger
Agent, St. Louis, Mo-, for matter con-
corning it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
FIGHT FOR EXISTENCE.
Small Traders Wage War on the Chi
cago Department Stores.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-The anti-depart-
rment store ordinance recently passed by
the city council, and which forbids the
sale of meats, provisions and alcoholic
liquors in stores where dry goods,
clothing, jewelry or hardware is sold,
went into effect this morning, and the
executive committee of the Business
Mems association propose to test the or
dinance by arresting the manager of
one of the big department stores within
twenty-four hours.
The association is composed of 100000
small tradesmen, who claim they are
fighting for existence. The department
stores will contest the ordinance to the
bitter end. Another ordinance which
went into effect this morning compels
all stores that sell fish, salt or smoke
fish, dried and smoked meats and Sau-
sages, to take out butchers licenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
Excnrsion to the Southwest.

On August II, Sept. and 81, and
Oct. and 10, 1897, the Santa Fe Route
will run cheap excursions to all points
in Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas
and Indian Territory; also to various
pOints in Louisiana and New Mexico.
Ticket rate, one fare plus 81 for round
trip with liberal limits and stop-over
privileges. These excursions Will ena-
bic you to take an outing and see Ma
lures rich rewards for well-directed toll
For free literature descriptive of lands
in the Great Southwest, address w J.
Black, G.. P. A, A, T. & S. F. Ry., To-
peka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
CLAIM PALMYRA ISLAND.
Luther Wilcox of Honolulu Says It is
His.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 4.-The
steamer Belgic brings the news that the
right of the British government to take
possession of Palmyra island is to be
disputed Luther Wilcox of Honolulu
declares that the island belongs to him
self, Fred Wundenberg and William
Kinney
They secured their right from the Pa
cific Navigation company, which pur-
chased the island from the Hawaiian
government. The government in turn
acquired its right through the discov-
cry and colonization of the island by
Captain Benton in 1862.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
Can't Hold Him on His Throne.

Athens, Aug. An the course of an
interview today, NJ. Skoulioudis, the
minister of foreign affairs, declared that
King George had not concealed from
Europe his intention to abdicate if a
system of European control of Greek
finances were established. He said he
believed the fact had already modified
the attitude of the powers toward the
German proposal and that some atten-
uated scheme would be arranged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
KNIFE PIERCED HIS HEART
Yet Stephen Casper Lived Twenty
Four Hours.

Bethlehem, Pa, Aug. 4.-The post NOR
tenn examination made on the body of
Stephen Casper the Hungarian MUIR
dered by Andrew Smaydo, showed that
Casper lived for more than "a hours
with a wound three-eighths of an inch
wide in his heart.
Smaydo's knife went through one of
his victims ribs. In the left lung cavi-
ty there was clot of blood weighing
three pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
Special Excursion to Buffalo and Re
turn

Via the Lake Shore & Michigan South
ern Ry., August 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
$1,000 for the round trip from Chicago.
A portion of the trip may be made by
boat if desired in either direction with
out additional cost. Return limit may
be extended to September goth. Full
information will be furnished on appli-
cation to B. P. Humphrey, T. P. A,
Kansas City, Mo-, or c. K. WILDER, A.
G. P. A, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
Omaha Bridge Slips Out

Omaha, Aug. "A section Of the
western approach to the Union Pa
cific bridge slid out yesterday, leaving
220 feet of the east bound track with
out support. A heavy passenger train
had just passed over. Traffic is not de-
Iayed as all trains are being handled
over the single track.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
South African Rebellion Ends

Cape Town, Aug. At is announced
that the rising of natives in Bechu-
analand has collapsed and that Chiefs
Toto and Lukajaujos, who have a
thousand followers, have surrendered
to the British authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

VIM. De Cardy of Chicago, E. E. An
derson of ST. Louis and Saeger of Den
yer, will ride at the bicycle races Fri
day and Saturday. They are the fast
est men that ever rode on the Kansas
circuit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
EAGLES
Rose Tint
SC CIGAR.

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

Don't fail to see the best bicycle races
ever given in Topeka, Friday and Sat
urday. Good music and fast races.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

Taxation Bromo Carb cures headache
and neuralgia; guaranteed by all drug
gists or money refunded. Price Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

It is not what manufacturer says
about his own medicine that cures a
patient, but what the medicine does.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup does the
work and does it well. 1t cures coughs
and colds ia a day. Its healing, sooth-
ing and quoting. Csc & soc. Geo. w.
Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave, and Miller's
Pharmacy, Cor. Sixth and Topeka Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
Retaliation.

Christiana. Aug. 4.-The Storthing
today passed a bill placing duty of
30 ore (about 8 cents) on foreign flour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
$40 SO to Chi,aeo.

And proportionately reduced rates to
points east. Tickets sold August g. 9
and Is, via Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

81 4o-Topeka to St Louis-$74O.
Tickets sold August 6, and Ii, via
Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

Not how cheap but how good IS the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and la West sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04
To Cure Constipation Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c CSC.
If c. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-04

Nothing as good as Ayers Hair Wig
e." say all who use it.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
TIME WHEN NEW TARIFF
LAW BEGAN.
FIXED BY SECRETARY GAGE
About 800. 900 or $500. 900 In Customs
Duties Involved-Muoh More Saved
by the Internal Revenue Depart
mont-The Beer stamp Set
tlement-One TariR Err
ror Found Already.

WASHINGTON, July 81 The Socre-
tary of the Treasury holds that the
new tariff act was in effect at the be-
ginning of the day on which it re-
ceived the approval of the President,
and therefore became operative after
midnight of Friday.
Assistant Secretary Howell to-day
sent the following telegram to col
lectors of customs: Department holds
that new tariff law covers and includes
all customs business of July "a"
A formal circular of instru ctions
covering more fully the departments
views ON the subject will be printed
and mailed to all customs collectors
at once.
The opinion of the attorney general
has not been requested on the matter,
the department holding that it is not
question of sufficient Importance to
justify taking it to the courts for final
determination, independent of what
the views of the law officers of the
government might be as to the merits
of the case.
Senator Allison was at the treasury
department to-day and in the course
of conversation on the subject said
That in his opinion there was no rea-
sOnable doubt that the act covered all
the day on which it became law
This also is the view of all the leading
officials of the treasury department,
including the collectors of customs at
New York and several OF the leading
ports of the country.
Sufficient data upon which to base
close estimate of the amount of duties
involved have not been received, but
1t is stated roughly that it probably
viii be between 100000 and S29O,O OO0
The internal revenue department
probably will save even u greater
amount by the new ruling than the
customs branch of the service. Dur
ng the five days from Tuesday, July
~, to and including Saturday, July
"A, the internal revenue stamp
agencies sold approximately S5,1s1,-
800 in beer stamps alone and of this
amount it is estimated that not more
han one-third, or S1,727,26 reached
their destination before the act went
into effect The saving to the govern
ment ON these sales of beer stamps
alone is expected to aggregate not
less than S1s3,OOO Commissioner For
man to-day telegraphed all stamp
agents to settle only on the basis of
!he increased rate of ~ cents per
barrel, and it is expected that these
Instructions will apply to all cases
where the stamps were not actually
affixed to the packages before the new
rate became operative.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
OFF FOR ALASKA
The KlOndyko Fever stnI Raging
steamers Loaded to tho Guards.

The KlOndyko Fever stII Raging
Steamers Loaded to tho Guards.
SAN Francisco, July s7.-The de-
sire of the gold struck throng to reach
the rich diggings in the Klondike dis
trict resembles for all the world the
craze of Fasteners to reach California
in the days of old and the land of
gold" There is little or no method in
this longing of the masses to reach the
Eldorado in the great unknown terri
tory Of the Northwest.
The steamer Umatilla left this
morning for the North with 200 pas
sengers and full cargo of provisions.
She goes to Port Townsend, where she
connects with the City of Topeka,
sailing direct to juneau. The owners
of the Umatilla have applied to the
inspectors of hullS and boilers for per
mission to carry all the passengers
that the vessels owned by the COM
pany will hold. The Topeka, which
is scheduled to leave Seattle early
next week, has already more passen-
gers than is permitted by law. The
same is true of the George w. Elder,
which is scheduled to leave July 81.
The people at Seattle are begging the
steamship company officers to provide
them with transportation.
The steamer Cleveland, chartered
as an extra vessel by the Northwest
srn Trading company, sailed late last
light for Seattle, where she will dis
charge part of her cargo ana take ON
Iupplies and passengers for Alaska.
About half of her passenger list from
ihis city is booked for Alaska and she
will be full to the limit leaving Sc
title for the North. 1t is probable
chat she will carry 500 passengers.
More people are anxious to 90 to Alas
ka and the Yukon country than can
possibly be accommodated at the pres
ent time. 1t is believed by many that
the vessels now fitting at San Fran
cisco and destined for Dawson City by
way of st. Michael's will never reach
the former place. The river begins to
freeze about September 10, and 1t is
not possible for vessels leaving San
Francisco after August to reach Daw-
son City for at least five or six days
after the extreme cold has set in.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
TO CONTROL GLUCOSE
a Company With s4O,OOO,OOO Formed
in New York and CbieaRo.

A Company With s4O,OOO,OOO Formed
in New York and Chicago
CmcAGo, July 27.-A special to the
Times Herald from New York says:
1.-The business which called the two
Chicago corporation attorneys, Levi
Mayer and John p. Wilson, to New
York last week and led to numerous
conferences of several of the large
trust companies, it is now learned,
was the legal shaping Of a big company
which has been organized, and which
has purchased, with one or two eXcep-
tions, all the glucose manufacturing
plants in the country. Some idea of
the size OF the deal may be gained
from the fact that the new corporation
win have capital of $40, 900, 900 and
will control, with but slight excep-
tion, the whole glucose output of the
United States, which amounts annu-
ally to 1,24O, 900 pounds, and in
wolves, too, the consumption annually
of about 81 200, 900 bushels of corn"
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29

PITTsBURa, Pa, July 27.-That a
crisis in the coal mining situation will
come this week is conceded on all
sides. The arbitration commissioners,
on the one side, feel hopeful that they
will bring about the initiative for a
settlement at the meeting of opera
tors tomorrow morning. The miners
officials, on the other hand, claim to
have adopted measures that will make
the tie-up of the mines complete. 1t
has developed that many of the West
Virginia miners are awaiting word
that all of the shafts in the Pittsburg
district and especially the New York
and Cleveland mines, have suspended.
To accomplish this, arrangements
have been made for Eugene V. Debs
and other labor agitators to come here
and hold meeting for the benefit of
the New York and Cleveland miners
Thursday morning. Among the others
expected to be present are Samuel
Gompers, M. D. Ratchford, NJ. NJ. Gar
land and w. D. Mahon. At this meet
ing it is intended to attempt q final
decisive blow
Reports from the coke regions indi-
cate that the cokers are not likely to
come out
F. b Sargent, Val Fitzpatrick and
G. FL Wilkins, executive heads of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen,
Railway Trainmen and Order of Rail-
way Conductors, were in Pittsburg to-
day ON their way to the meeting of
labor leaders at Wheeling, w. Va, to-
morrow. They addressed a large
mass meeting of railway employees at
Scottdale yesterday and reported their
respective organizations in a flourish
ing condition They refused to say
anything in regard to the proposed
meeting at Wheeling in the interest
of the striking miners
The report that raid on the mlneB
of the New York and Cleveland Gas
Coal company, was contemplated this
morning, was without foundation.
The mines we're running as usual to-
day, and everything was quiet The
special deputies called for last night,
returned this morning, no strikers
having appeared in the vicinity. A
raid is not probable now until after
the Debs meeting Thursday. If the
men refuse to come out, then dem
onstratiOn will quite likely be made
later
A band of strikers marched on the
Gumbo mines of Robbins, in the Pan
handle district this morning and in
duced the few men at work there to
quit. The mine is now closed There
was no trouble.
PARAMOUNT, W. Va, July 81. To
day the expected break among the
miners failed to take place and the or
ganizers are disheartened. Debs and
Mshon have gone to Wheeling, not
expecting 30 return. All depends on
the action OF the executive boards of
the labor organizations at Wheeling
tomorrow The four Watson IN ines
still stand solid.
To-day the Monongahela Coal com
pany and the West Fairmount Coal
company got out an injunction before
the circuit court restraining Eugene
V. Debs ct al from interfering with
their men. The ct al s take in Mahon,
Rea, Crosslet, Miller and over 100
miners.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
Dr. Norris viii Not 1.-Two n Crlpple.

PALMYRA, Mo, July 27.-The physi-
clans of DIR. J. w. Norris, who was
shot by Mr. Rose, because of a seam
dal, told him yesterday that he was
better, and that even if the paralysis
of his legs should prove permanent he
would probably live. mo, won't, ="
said Norris, and he has repeatedly re-
marked that he will not lead the life
Of cripple. He has heretofore been
handsome and robust and u fine shot
His condition grew worse as the day
advanced
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
cLADsToNEs CELEBRATE.

The Fifty-Elghth Anniversary of Mar
rIage Causes Many Congratulations.
LONDON, July 27.-Mr. and Mrs.
Gladstone celebrated the fifty-eighth
anniversary of their wedding yester-
day. Many visitors joined in the
family rejoicing at Hawarden, and
scores of townspeople saluted the VEN
erable couple while on their way to
church.
Both are in excellent health, Mr..
Gladstone walking with as much vigor
rs at any time in the last ten years,
shaking hands energetically and con-
versing with great animation.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
SARAH W. COATES DEAD
Widow Of a Kansas City Millionaire
and a Charitable Woman.

Widow Of a Kansas City Millionaire
aud a Charitable Woman.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, July 27. = Mrs.
Sarah Walter Coates, widow of Colo
mel Kersey Coates, founder of the
Coates house, died at o'clock last
evening in the family home, Tenth
and Penn streets Death was the re-
suit of general breaking down of the
system, induced by an affection of the
heart She was 6s years old.
Mrs. Coates (nee Chandler) was born
near Kennett Square, Chester county,
Pa. in 1890 She came of an old
Quaker family, was educated in fe-
male seminary in Philadelphia, and
afterward became matron of a young
womans school at Kennett Square,
her birthplace. She was married to
Colonel Kersey Coates, then practic-
ing attorney in Philadelphia, in the
winter Of 1855, and four years later
came to Kansas City, where she has
lived continuously up to the time Of
her death
In 1856 Mrs. Coates boarded with
her husband at the old Gilliss house
on the levec. This was at that time
the only hotel in Kansas City. 1t was
in the time of the free state troubles
and Andrew Ii. Reedor, governor Of
Kansas, was forced to fee from that
state to save his life. He came to
Kansas City and was secreted in the
Gilliss house by Mr. and Mrs. Coates
while armed men were seeking to as
sassinate him. Mrs. Coates assisted
Governor Reeder in perfecting the dis
guise in which he finally escaped down
the Missouri river to Lexington
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
krnnarks FsSsr at seattle.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 90. - No
greater crowd ever assembled on the
wharves OF Seattle than that which
witnessed the departure of the steamer
City of Mexico for Dyea this morning.
On the Mexico were ESQ passengers,
who left to seek their fortunes in the
Klondyke. At a conservative estimate
there were fully 5000 people on the
wharves, twice as many as had as
sembled to bid adieu to any preceding
steamer, showing that instead of abat-
ing the Kondyke fever is more vir-
uient than ever.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29

HGAwATHA, Kan, July 97.-Two
tramps armed with revolvers captured
Grand Island freight train at Sa-
betha Saturday night and made the
trainmen run the train to suit their
convenience AS the train neared this
city the tramps jumped off and took
to the country, where officers are now
pursuing yhem Similar depredations
by tramps are reported from stations
in Nebraska.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
$500 To Any MAD.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY cA'
OF Weakness In Men Thoy Treat
Fail to Cure.

An Omaha Company places for the I
time before the public a MAGICAL TRH
MENT for the cure Of Lost Vitality, Neryl
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration
Life Force in old and young men
worn-out French remedy; contains
PhosphOTous or other harmful drugs
a WONDERFUL H,EATMENT-magical inl
elfects-positive iu its cure. All reade
who are suffering from weakness Y
blights their life, causing that mental
physical suffering peculiar to Lost M
hood. should write to the STATE MEDlGl
COMPANY, Omaha, Neb, and they y
send you absolutely FREE, a Valua
paper on these diseases, and positive pro
Of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Tho
ands of men, who have lost all hope q
cure, are being restored by the@-to a
feet condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be ta9
at home under their directions, OF they
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all \
prefer to 60 there for treatment, II u
Fail to cure. They are perfectly reliat
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cu
Free Sample, or G. o. ID. fake. They hi
S25O,0OO capital, and guarantee to g.
every case they treat or refund every
lar; or their charges may be deposited
bank to be paid to them when cure
effected. Write them today.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
Mrs. THOMPSON Wins.

TOPEKA, Kan, July s7.-Judge Ha-
zen Of the Shawnee county district
court this afternoon denied the appli-
cation of George c. Thompson for q
divorce from Mrs. A. b. Thompson,
but issued an order granting Mrs
Thompson total of s., 500 alimony,
payable $50 per month, and said that
she was entitled TO q divorce if she
wanted it Thompson seems to be the
only one who wants the divorce, out
he was disappointed. Mrs. Thompson
Is a niece Of ex-senator BlsckbGrn Of
Kentucky.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
To plend for striker NKord,n.

CHICAGO, July 97.-Mrs Mary G.
Jones of California, who is known in
labor circles as "The Mother of the
American Railway union," is in the
city on her way to Washington to in.
tercede with President Mckinley in
behalf of $. D. Worden, who is SEN
fenced to death for murder during the
labor riots in California in 1894.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
Fugitive Ekoam Get. Away Again.

Horror, Kan, July 81. The sheriff
received a telegram from Salt Lake
City, Utah, Saturday, that II. b.
Ekcam, who had defrauded many peo-
pie and banks as a partner of Eli
Nedeau, Indian trader, and disap-
peared, had been seen there. Orders
for his arrest were Sent, but he had
left the place before they arrived.
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
Two New stenmers chnrtercli.

SEATTLE, Wash, July 27. The
steamers RoSalie and Edith have been
chartered by Frank T. Burns to make
trips to Dyea and Skagaway. leaving
here July a. The Rosalie will carry
200 passengers with their freight,
while the Edith will carry seventy
ty-Gve head of horses. 1t is intended
to have the vessels return In twelve
days for another voyage
Hutchinson gazette., 1897-07-29
EreuraIon Trnln wrecked.

MARIETTA, o., July 27.-As an ex-
eursion train was returning from
GAINESVILLE, o., at $3.50 tonight, the
trestlework over bottom land, three
and half miles from Marietta, gave
way and two OF the four coaches were
precipitated to corn field below.
The coaches were filed with people,
but by miracle no one was killed
About fifteen persons were badly in
jured and all were more or less
bruised.