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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
ABOUT THE DOGS.
Owners of Animals Who Will Not
Pay Taxes are to be Arrested.

There is no official dog catcher in
Topeka now. Another plan has been
adopted, and instead of disposing of
dogs upon which the owners refuse to
pay the tax the matter will be taken
into the courts.
A w Hopkins is the regularly Ii
censed dog tax collector. He will call
upon everybody in the city and re-
quest the payment of dog tax where
dogs are to be found. If the owner
refuses to pay the tax or dispose Of
the dog, Mr.. Hopkins will report the
matter to the rcity attorney and the
owner of the animal will be arrested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
MORGAN RESOLUTION UP.
It is Vigorously Opposed by Yelling
ton of MARYLAND.

Washington, May 1.-THE Morgan
resolution was taken up in the senate at
? o'clock.
When the resolution came up Senator
Wellington of Maryland, made a vigor-
Gus speech in opposition to it. He said
the Republican party had come into
power to relieve the people of this coun-
try of distress. The first duty of con-
gress, he said was not to Crete, not to
Cuba but to the American people
He said that as a Republican, he
wanted to say that he most emphatica1-
~ and heartily approved of the policy
Cleveland, he said, was entitled to the
thanks of the people because he would
not rush this country headlong into war
With Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17

Three little girls of Parkdale Goldfe
Candle, Martha and Lizzie Nenninger,
have pieced and quilted a quilt. and hem
med three towels for the Charity hospital.
They have accomplished this work in
about a month, besides attending school.
Mrs. Thorpe suggests to other little girls
to 'sgo and do likewise" Spreads. easy
to wash. and little things for the sick
are needed. Twelve little girls Of South,
Topeka are piecing a blue and white.
name Quilt which win. soon be finished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
Todav's Nominations.

Washington, May 1.-THE president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate: ury-Frank A Van
derlip of Illinois. to be assistant secre-
tary of the treasury. War-Brigadier
General Zenas r. Bliss, to be major
general.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17

mediate consideration of a bill to ap-
propriate $4,000 for the relief of desti-
tute Americans in Cuba, but Mr.. Bailey
of Texas said that he must object un-
less an amendment embodying Senator
Morgan's resolution for recognition of
the insurgents be added.
Mr. Dingley objected to the amend
ment, whereupon Mr.. Bailey objected
to the bill and the Cuban question was
eidetracked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
GREAT BATTLE ON.
Final Struggle Between Greece anC
Turkey Taking Place Today.

Athens, May 17.-Fighting between
the Greeks and Turks at Domokis be-
gan shortly after noon today.
Lamia, Thessaly, May 17-4:30 p M
Fighting as this dispatch is sent, is in
progress all along the lines between the
Greek and Turkish forces. The Turks
r,11r,n her. 90 nnO men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
The Dog Shooting setrIed.

Patrolman Rucker. who was discharged
from police duty for killing a dog Satur-
day. yesterday went to the home of c. J.
Eddy, who lives three miles west of the
city, and begged to be allowed to settle
the case with Mr.. Eddy The latter had
decided to bring suit against Rueker and
the city for the killing of his pet animal
The case was settled by RUcker and now
law suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
MDiuina Scianna ,,

Miss Eva Huling of Denver, a we'll
known teacher of Divine Science. stopped
in Topeka today on her way home from
the St. Louis meeting. She made an ad-
dress at the hall, 333 Jackson street at 3
p. today and will make another at the
same place this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17

Cincinnati, May 17.-Over $4,000 peo-
pie witnessed the first Sunday game in
this city between Louisville and Gin
cinnati, which resulted in a victory for
the Reds. The game was exciting
throughout, both teams playing snappy
ball. Score;
RHE.
Cincinnati ......O2 22O111O - 10 o
Louisville ..2 0 0 90 / 3-6 10 2
Batteries-Cincinnati Ehret and
Schriver; Louisville, Hill, Dexter and
Wilson. Umpires, Emslie and O'Day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
Last Santa Fe FLYER Thnrsdau

The last train of the overland Santa
Fe limited for the spring season will
pass through Topeka Thursday fore
noon. It is the intention of the Santa
F'e company to shorten and SO improve
their service that the taking off of the
slimited" will not be materially missed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17

Kansas City oO1O122 O-6 10 2
Milwaukee .....O 0 1 1 80 IA 8
Batteries and Lake; Ter
ry and Mack
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17

Glove contest at Crawford Opera
House, May 18th. Ten round bout Joe
Fiederling, VS.. S. L. Roberts. Five
round bout, John Macdoulet VS.. George
Bennett Four round bout, Tom Nc
Manus VS.. Frank Lee. Admission to
any part of the house Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
ST. PAUL.
RH.E.
St. Paul

ST. Paul .............11O3OO Ii
Minneapolis .........0 4 l 0 1 9 is 15
Batteries-St. Paul, Mullane. Munich and
Spies; MINNEAPOLIS. Figgeneier and BoyIe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
COLUMBUS.
r Fl f

Columbus ..2 O 10000 O1-412 :
Indianapolis ....O 0 0 l O 0 IS Z 2
Batteries-Danie1s and Fisher; WoIters
and Wood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
PEORIA.

Peoria ........O O O O204*-8 2
St. Joseph ..........O 3 0 OF 2OO2-7 6
Batteries-Talbot and Dugdale; Mere,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.
BROOKLYN 8; CHICAGO 4.

Chicago May 1.-THE Colts were
again defeated by one run in an error
less game full of sharp and sensational
plays. Callahan was effective except
ing in the SIXTH when a base on balls,
a single, Shindle's scratch triple into
the crowd and La Chances homer net
ted four runs and the game. Score:
Chicago ....21OO1 10000 o
Brooklyn mo 0 l 0 4 0 0-5 9 o
Batteries-Chicago Callahan and An
son; Brooklyn, Kennedy and Smith.
Umpire, Mcdonald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
DEATHS.

Mr.. George Chadwick. aged Il years,
died Sunday afternoon at 10 of
pneumonia at his residence. 316 Clay
street. He leaves three children, Mrs.
Ida Harland, Mrs. Josephine Cooper and
Chas- Chadwick, all of this city. The
funeral services will be held at the resi-
dence tomorrow afternoon at f o'clock.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs L. A.
Mcdonald. died this morning of conges-
ton of the lungs at the family residence,
635 Fillmore street. The funeral will be
held tomorrow morning at O'Clock at
the residence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
ROCKFORD.

X IL T.
69fRf2rd 69iRd9 1 ...........i 9 Z
Batteries-Underwood and Quinn; Mon
roe and Traffley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
DURUOUE.

4 2.
OupuQue .-..------..4 ) . 0 0-12 IA 3
Burlington ..........0 0 0 % 000 % 4
ries-Nonnamacher and Sullivan:
COons and Williams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
BALTIMORE IA: ST. LOUIS 5.

st. LOUIS, May Il.-baIIIIlOIe made II
three straight with the Browns today
in a dull and uninteresting contest.
Hart was a mark for the BaItimores.
Attendance, 5000. Score:
RHE.
Baltimore 30 zoos 3o11 ia l9 s
St. Louis ....1 0 0 0 3 % Il 8
Observation-Disclosures Hoffer and
Clark; ST Louis, Hart and Mcfarland
Umpire, McDermott.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
GRAND RAPIDS.
R.H.E E.

Detroit ............2 0 . 2 0 o 2 o IL 13 2
atteries-Grand Rapids Gross and
Buckley; Hahn and McCauley and frost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
LEAGUE STANDING.
KANSAS CITY.

THE WESTERN LEAGUE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17

Washington, May I'm the house
AGr. Hit Of Illinois asked for the i'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-17
1DErRAoKED IN THE HOUSE.

Bailey Objects to Cuban Bill Unless
BelligerencY is Included.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20
DISASTROUS FIRE,
St. LOulI' Big Jswslry EsItabllIhmsnt En-
IIruly Wiped Out.

ST. LOUIS. Dec l9.-A fire started In
the basement of the building occupied by
the Mermod & Jaocard jeWelry com
pany al the corner Of Locust street and
Broadway early this morning. and in an
almost incredible short time the five
story building was completely gutted.
The total loss will reach SS25rOOO, fully
covered by insurance.
The hre had been burning some time
before It was discovered at 4:4O o'clock
and at o'clock the south wall and all
the iioOrs began falling, making one of
the fiercest and quickest fires in the an
nails of this city Next TO the boiler room
IN the basement was room used for
packing, II is thought the fire started
in the boiler room. communicating 10 the
packing room and shooting up the eleva-
tor shaft quickly spread over the build
ing. W. A. Rutledge, the engineer, and
his family lived on the fourth floor They
barely escaped with their lives, The
flremen dragged them unconscious from
their beds and carried them down the
fire escape. Five minutes later the floors
fell. Several other tenants IN the build
ing had narrow escapes, but there were
no fatalities.
The Mermod & Jaccard jewelry com
pany was one Of the largest in the world
and this being Christmas season. carried
an immense stock, one half OF the stock
had been placed In the two large vaults
and saved. but the rest, as well as the
building and lts fixtures. was totally de-
stroyed. So fierce was the fire that not a
dollars worth OF salvage was taken out.
The Model Cloak Company, In the
northeast corner OF the building, was
wiped out, sustaining loss OF $4,000, on
which there was an insurance OF three
tourths.
At this hour. 7 o'clock. the stockholders
of Mermod a. Jaccard are holding u
meeting and considering arrangements
for opening up temporary quarters.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20
FgDgRArED LABOR.
The Defeat of Ratohford for Fratsrnal
Delegate TO EngIHIid.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 1e.-To-
morrow's session, mnny OF the delegates
say. win bring to close the work OF the
Federation OF Labor convention. while
others insist that two days win be re-
| qulred to complete the consideration OF
all important matters.
The defeat OF NJ. b. Ratchford. presi-
| dent OF the United Mine Workers, for
the position Of fraternal delegate to
England, has caused good deal OF talk
and the departure OF Mr.. Ratohford and
his colleague, I. l. Lewis, on an early
train This morning gave emphasis TO
some OF tho rumors, It is lntlmated by
some that Ratchford was thrown
down" in the ballotlng and some OF his
friends claim that the rulings upon the
different ballots and the decisions as TO
the number Of votes required to elect
We're against him.
Some OF Hatchford's friends have been
very severe In their criticisms OF the
presidents rulings, but there seems TO
be no disposition 10 bring the matter be-
fore the convention. though II any op-
portunlty is offered to get In a blow
against the rulings complained OF, II will
probably be taken advantage of.
Mr., Ratchford himself, II he feels as
his friends do. did not show II. but to
all appearances left In the best OF hui
NOR. Before leaving he said the con-
Yentlon had done some most important
work. especially in forwarding the eight
hour movement and the action taken in
regard TO tho restriction OF immigration
along the lines OF an educational test
Both movements. he claimed, wero
closely related, and with both secured
the supply Of labor will diminish and
better wages viii follow.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19--F. NJ. CID
con. the clerk of the general land office,
who was referred to by Thomas Red
dIngton in the testimony before the SEN
ate Pacific railroad committee yesterday
as having changed the land Office records
so as to throw 100000 acres OF govern
men; land to the Northern Pacific road,
has made u clear denial OF the charge.
Mr. Gideon made the following state
ment THE story told1by Mr. Thomas
RcddlnEton Is absurd. ridiculous and I'M
qualInedly false and without foundation
or color OF truth. The records Of the land
office will vlndicate me, hut / Will now
insist npan the most thorough investga-
ton and stand ready at all times 10 an
swcr any and all questions so far as my
connection with the Southern Pacific
lands are concerned. court the fullest
inquiry into the matter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

NEW YORK. Dec. 1o.-Frederick NJ.
Weir, for the past twenty-one years a
travelling salesman employed by a
wholesale drug firm of this city, COM
mlttcd suicide to-day by cutting his
throat with a razor while In room at
the Hotel Manhattan. Weir who was
forty years Of age, resided with his wre
at Chelsea, Mnss. He came to this city
three days ago for the purpose of max
ing his yearly report OF snles to the drug
Arm. He told another salesman that he
had been disappointed with his years
work. One member OF the firm said that
Weir was one OF the bost salesman In
the employ OF the house, and that his
sales during the year had been very sat
isfactory, and was really in excess OF
other years
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

TRENTON. N. j., Dec. lo.-Tho state
hoard of the Ancient order of Hiber-
nlans of America held a meeting here
to-day and instructed the county pres
ident 10 communicate with the county
delegates of the board OF Erin branch
OF the order in the state for the purpose
of arranging for county conventions to
elect single county boards In those
counties where two boards nov, exist.
The state board also passed resolutions
expressing the sentiment that the joint
state convention OF the two orders TO be
held in February or March should make
arrangements for providing n fund 10
entertain the delegates TO the national
convention which Bishop McFaul VIII
call 10 be held in Trenton In June.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20
rhs Dead Lntllsrnn ml.,ionsry.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 1o.-The
body of Rev. DR.. David A. Day, the dis
tingulshed missionary of the Lutheran
church. who has served at Huhlenburg
Mission. on the west coast of Africa for
nearly twenty-five years, and who died
on the steamship Lucanin last Friday,
one day out from New York, was
brought here to-day, At u special
meeting of the foreign board, arrange
men;s were made for service in the
First Lutheran church vt Baltimore on
Tuesday next at 2 p. M. when promln-
ent clergymen and laymen from all the
large cities OF the east are expected to
be present. The interment will be
made at Sellns Grove, Pa, where SER
vices are expected to be held on Wed
nesday forenoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec 1o-The four
mas,ed British ship RobY Captain
Jones, arrived in port to-day, ia days
from London. Captain Jones reports
that last Thursday morning, when on
81. Nicholas Island, he was hailed by n
crew IN distress lie hove to and sent
on life boat to the distressed men, who
were found to be flve sailors and their
captain OF the sloop Ranger The lat
ter states that he was engaged in TAX
Ing supplies from San Pedro to 81, Nich-
olas, and that on the night Of Deem
her 0 hia vessel dragged her anchor In n
fearful storm and went on the rocks n
total wreck, the crew escaping with
their lives only. All the men had been
without shelter for seven days, and were
suffering greatly for food and nouriBh-
fncnt. They were taken on board by
Captain Jones, and shown every utten-
iiOu
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

GRAND FORKS, n. D., Dec l9.--The
business portion of the city was threat
encd by another fire tonight which
might have been more destructive than
that of Friday night, when the Hotel
Dakotah, the Mercantile Company and
Nash Bros. buildings were burned.
Shortly after O'clock smoke was seen
issuing from the first floor OF the big
department store Of Benncr & Begg, and
In less than fifteen minutes the building
was In flames and the fire had crept into
the Stanchhoid clothing house and the
l.. A. Stone jewelry store In the building
adjoining. After three hours work the
fire was subdued. The damage to the
building and stock OF Benner & Begg
win be s55.O0O Losses to other Hrms
will be small
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 19-Thomas
Hanton. IS years old, died this evening
at the county hospital as the result Of
swallowing a number OF opium pills last
night, which he followed UP by turning
on the gas In the room OF the hotel at
which he was stopping and closing all
the means OF ventilation. Hanton
came here about n week ago and reg
istcred al the Hoffman house as from
Washington, D. c. lie represented him
self as a pensloner. engaged n weeks
board at the hotel. paying In advance,
and spent money literally until he
went broke yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

LONDON, Dec. ia despatch from
Christiana to the Daily Chronicle says
the political situation since the failure
OF the united committees on foreign
affairs has become critical, and It is
feared that Sweden will seek an occa-
sion for armed intervention In Norway.
The despatch adds that the Swedish
press hopes for assistance from En-
peror William. The admiral OF the Ger
man squadron. which has just left
Christlana, at a dinner OF Norwegian
officers, made speech which, II not
openly menaelng, conveyed an implied
threat. The Norwegian officers were
much disguised.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20
PERSONAL MENTION
or West vIrEInians at the CapltnI-IIou.
N. d. Scott Connrnsd.

Special Dispatch TO the InteIllgencer.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s.-congress-
man and Mrs. Dayton will leave Tues
day evening for their nome in West
Virginia to remain until after the holl-
days.
Representative and Mrs, DoveRer will
probably remain here for the holiday
season, Mr.. Dovener is now absent in
New York on business, Representative
Miller is also out of the city,
DIR. VIII Hart, son of Capt. j, Z. Hart,
formerly resident OF New Martins
willie, has been appointed resident ply
sician at the Chlldren's hospital in this
city, and will assume the duties Janu-
AIRY l. DR.. Hart stood highest in u
competitive examination,
1t is understood Mr.. A. b. Smith. OF
Martinsburg, viii be assigned 10 duty
January as special agent Of the post
office department in charge of the ru-
raj free delivery system.
The Uthed States senate made short
work OF the nomination OF Hon. N. b.
Scott as commissioner Of internal rev
enue He was appointed one day late
In the afternoon and confirmed the next
day early after the opening of the ex-
ecutive session.
District Attorney Gaines, Of West Viz
glnla, and Assistant Attorney General
Boyd, representing Collector a. D.
White, have had his appeal from Judge
Jackson, In the matter Of appointing
certain suhordirates, placed on the SUI
preme court calendar, and 1t Is con-
ceded that the case Will be advanced to
an early hearing,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20
A aARBARoUs ACE
The Shooting OF CO... RalI by cAban In-
gargsnt Commander.

sargent Commander.
HAVANA, Dec ls--The Official stase-
ment as to the execution by the lnsurg-
ents OF Lieutenant Colonel Joaquin Ruiz
says that he was shot on Friday last by
order Of the insurgeHt commander Ale
jandro Rodriguez. with the approval OF
the iRsurgeut commander Aranguren.
Tho general opinion IS that Il was a
barbarous act,
A Spanish detachment at Guamo, on
the Cauto river north OF MansAniilo in
the province OF Santiago de Cuba, was
besieged. according TO the Official report
from November to IL last and valiantly
repeled tho insurgents, on November
81 fierce attack was made ON the fort
by large body OF Insurgents with two
cannon. More than 100 cannon shots
made n sieve Of the forts and destroyed
a factory Finally the insurgents got
inside the wire fence around the fort and
called on the garrison 10 surrender, The
garrison, still, according 10 the official
account, refused TO listen TO the demand
and with heroic pride continued the de-
fense" until December 10 last.
The insurgents left twenty-siX killed
inside the wire fence and a quantity OF
arms and ammunition, which the garrl-
son used, according to the official ac-
count, to prolong hs desperate defense.
General Aldave while accommodating in
the neighbOrhood. found the bodies OF
three other Insurgents and many graves.
During the Siege and the attack on the
fort. the insurgents lost. It IL officially
asserted, 200 killed and wounded. The
garrison had only six killed and thirty
one wounded. But the fort was COM
pletely destroyed and the garrison was
| without water, with pestilence all around
and only little pork for food. General
Blanco will recompense the members OF
the garrison for their losses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

WASHINGTON. Dec. to.-Thc first re-
port TO the state department from United
States Consul General Goodnow, at
Shanghai. contains warning to Ameri-
can railroad men not to go TO China for
employment Says he:
The Americans only invite starvation
when they come here without definite
contract Of employment with some repu-
table firm made before they leave Amer
ira must advise United States rail-
way employees that there ls at present no
market for their labor IN China and
should more roads be constructed there
win be market only II these roads are
hullt by Americans"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-20

UN1T1A, 1. T.. Dec. 1o.-Thc aalc OF
the Central branch of the Atlantic & Pa
cInc, branch OF the Frisco, took place
here yesterday, u. c. Henderson bidding
;26OO,OOO. 1t was sold TO him, and by
him transferred at once to the Frisco
company. which owns the bonds. Mr..
Henderson is the general counsel OF The
'Frlsco company. The Gale was under
n decree OF foreclosure OF the federal
court. The line extends from Seneca to
SnDulpn,