davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
TO GUST GOV. SMITH.
Congressman circuit Trying to Force
Congressional Action.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Congressman
Grout, chairman of the congressional
committee which has recommended the
perenptory dismissal of Governor Smith
of the Leavenworth home, will try to
force action on the report tomorrow
Congressman Blue of Kansas. who will
go out of office one week from today, is
also working hard to get the report sus-
tanned. II was he who started the fight
on Governor Smith, and he says he will
not consent to let the matter go over to
the Fifty-ffth congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
BEFORE THE SEN ATE.
Senator Morgan Presents a New
Cuban Resolution.

Washington, Feb. 26-The Cuban
question came before the senate at 1
o'clock Mr. Frye said there was no
need wasting powder to make a noise
and urged that the resolution go to the
calendar.
Mr. Morgan, in charge of the resolu-
ton, presented a. new resolution, asking
the president for information as to the
arrest of George Washington Aguirre in
Cuba and discussed it.
The resolution was agreed to.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
SUIT FOR A MILLION.
Indiana Will Institute Suit Against
the Vandalia Road.

indianapolis, Feb. 26-The house, i'm
mediately after roll call today, sus-
pended the rules and passed the bill
authorizing the attorney general te
bring suit against the Vandalia Rail-
road company for the collection of the
states claim under a former charter of
81, COO 900.
This afternoon the bill was sent to
the senate, where it was promised that
that body would promptly pass it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
SEARS GETS A JOB.
Senator Harris Appoints Him as His
Private Secretary.

United States Senator w. A. Harris
to Journal reporter today announced
the appointment of Gen. w. Il. Sears
of Lawrence as his private secretary
Mr.. Sears was a candidate for clerk
of the supreme court, the position which
was given to ex-United States Senator
John Martin of Topeka.
Sears is a well known Populist and
has been one of Mr.. Harris most de-
voted supporters and intimate friends
for many years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
STEWART JABs CLEVELAND.
Says There are Americans IN the Sen
ate if Not in the White House.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Thc senate
galleries were crowded to their fullest
capacity at last nights session. in an
ticipation of a continuance of the ex-
citing Cuban debate but only a few
references were made to Cuban mat
ters.
a brief incidental reference to Cuba
WAS made when Mr.. Allen sought to Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
American Women Not Insulted.

Havana, Feb. 26.-Consul General Lee
has handed to the Associated Press cor
respondent the following general state
ment with the request that it be circu-
lated: Neither our flag nor our young
American women have ever been in
suited here On the contrary, have
always found the Spanish courteous
and polite to all Americans, as well as
to everyone else
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
Col. Stumbaugh's Funeral.

The funeral services over the remains
Of Col. F. S. Stumbaugh who died sud
denly yesterday from a stroke of apo
pleXy will not be held until Monday.
They will probably be held at the late
residence S33 Tyler street Col. Stun
baUgh leaves a daughter and three
sons: George, Thomas and I. a. Stun
baugh. His wife died several years
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
M'KINLEY IS WELL.
His Physician Says He is Entirely
Able to Go to Washington.

Canton. o., Feb. 26.-Dr. Phillips at 2
o'clock said: Major Mckinley is a well
man and perfectly able to make the jour
ney to Washington. He will be well
enough to receive his fellow citizens Mon
day evening: in fact it is his wish to do
so. But there will be no handshaking.
He will be able to say a few words of
farewell if he SO desires l do not advise
against it, yet / not yet in a position
to say that he will He must continue to
have absolute rest and will not receive
any callers during the remainder of his
stay in Canton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
MO COAL IN TOWN
And the Mercury "a Below Zero at
Miller, s. D.

ST Paul Mimi, Feb. ga Miller,
S. D., special says: The thermometer
registered "a below zero this morning
There are only a few tons of coal in
town.
With the roads blocked Unless the
trains move today, which seems impos-
sible, it is feared considerable suffering
will result from a coal famine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
sANGUILLY RELEASED.
Secretary olney Receives Official No
tification.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Secretary Olney
today received the following brief cable
gram from Consul General Lee:
''Sanguilly released today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
organizing the Modern Woodmen.

]. w. Kaiser. state deputy of Kan
sas for the Woodmen of the World. and
r. ]. Rose and w. D. Wear deputy
sovereign commanders and organizers.
are in Topeka today from Fort Scott
organizing a lodge of Woodmen of the
World
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
With Spain = Spanish Press
Says That Americans viii
disadvantage of Cretan Trou-
bles and Push Mckinley
INTO OPEN WARFARE.
Signs Of Military Preparation
In This Country.
Dynamite Cruiser VeSuVius Or
dered to Cuban Waters.

Madrid, Feb 26-Extrefne reserve is
maintained in official circles and much
Importance is attached to the secret
conference between the premier, Senior
Canovas Del Castillo, and the ministers
on the state of war in Cuba.
The procedure of the United States
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee is regard
ed as being ''intolerably high handed
The government is disposed to investi-
gate and meet the reasonable demands
of the United States and claims of
American citizens.
1t is further determined to punish
those who are found guilty of having
inflicted any violence upon DR.. Ricardo
Ruiz, the American CITIZEN, who is al
legged to have been beaten to death in
the prison at Guanabacoa-
The Imperial says: THE Americans
are awaiting themselves of the European
troubles over Crete and mean to pre-
cipitate Mckinley into quarrel with
SPAIN
to prepare SPANS defenses by sea and
by land, maintaining that Spain has
less to lose than the United States in
the event of war.
VESUVIUS ORDERED TO FLORIDA.
Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 2S.-The dyna-
mite cruiser -vesuvius. now in this port,
has been ordered to leave here at once
and join the cruiser, Marble Head, which
left the mouth of the St. Johns river
Tuesday, and is now at Key West A
Capt. Pillsbury of the Vesuvius said
that a superior naval officer would ar
rive in the city today, when the vessel
will proceed south with him
Immediately upon receipt of the tele-
gram the Vesuvius began filing her
bunkers with coal. Groceries and other
supplies were also taken aboard in large
quantities. No one seems to know what
is up. Several cipher messages have
been sent to and from Washington.
TORPEDO BOAT SENT SOUTH
Norfolk Va, Feb. 26.-Torpedo Boat
No. 6 of the United States navy, said to
be the fastest vessel afioat, has arrived
at the Norfolk navy yard, after making
the run from New York in Is hours, the
fastest time ever made between the two
cities by any vessel
The torpedo boat passed Cape Henry
light at o'clock, 10 hours out, and was
a the navy yards at o'clock. 1t takes
an ordinary vessel three hours to make
the run from Cape Henry to Norfolk
The exact distance by water between
New York and Norfolk is 800 miles. AT
that rate of speed the torpedo boat aV-
eraged 20 miles an hour for IS consecu-
tive hours. Thick weather prevailed
over the entire coast, together with east
erly winds and a very choppy sea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
TENNESSEE TROOPS.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 26.-Adjutant
General Sykes received a telegram from
Secretary of War Lamont yesterday.
asking how many state troops can be
put in the field at once. Adjutant Cen
eraI Sykes replied:
''Twenty-four hundred men, fully arm
ed and equipped, in "a hours
Business dispatches have also been
received from Washington by bankers.
saying that the United States may be
obliged to assert itself within "a hours.
Orders We're at once given and the local
last night.
Adtutant General Sykes may leave
for Washington at the request of the
secretary of war, and Captain H. C.
Ward, U. s. A. on detailed duty in this
city also goes to Washington, having
been ordered to report at once to the
war department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
Weather In dications-

Chicago, Feb. 26.-For Kansas: Snow
fiurries tonight and Saturday; colder in
east portion tonight; warmer Saturday;
north TO northeast winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
N. r. a. Dane

At <. of p. hall. corner Sixth and Quin-
cy, Monday evening, March 1st. AdTnis-
sion 25 cents. Ladies free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26
No Prize Fights in Utah.

Salt Lake. Utah, Feb. 26-Representa-
i've kenners bill. introduced in the leg
lslature several days ago. to legaHze
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-26

Tickets for Prof. Dyche's lecture are
now on sale at Swift & Holidays and
at Waggoner's drug stores. Admission
y cents, reserved seats fifty cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
TOBACCO TRUST TRIAL.
Evidence for the Defense Taken and
the Cnse Closed.


New York. June 25.-The taking Of
evidence for the defense in the trial Of
the officers of the American Tobacco
company indicted on II charge of con
spiracy in restraint of trade, was begun
in the court of general sessions before
Judge Fitzgerald today.
The first witness was President j. I'll
Blackman, who said he had been Il manu-
facturer of snuff for about six years
Mr.. Fuller asked the witness as to the
manner in which general merchandise
was consigned to buyers, but District AT.
torney Olcott objected on the ground
that the consignment agreement of de-
PENDANTS was not the regular form of
agreement and the court sustained the
objection.
Mr.. Blackman said he had done bust
ness MS n grocer with the American To
bacco company under consignment agree
ment but he was not prepared to say
whether the plan was beneficial or injuri-
Gus to him. In reply to a juror, witness
said he had bought from the American
Tobacco company, to be paid in seven
days time, the goods, to be sold ut a GER
tain figure.
Victor Morawitz of the law firm of
Seward, Guthrie & Dacosta was then
called, but as his testimony was cumu-
lative on the line of Mr.. Blackman he
was excused.
Mr.. Fuller then offered in evidence all
the conveyanccS of property of the con-
Germs forming the American Tobacco
company.
Mr.. Choatc then announced that the
defense had closed its case.
On motion of District Attorney Olcott,
Judge Fitzgerald ordered an adjourn
mcnt until Monday morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Discussed In Conferences.

Washington, June 25-The request of
the governor of Florida for the assistance
OF the federal troops was discussed nj n
/ conference ut the White House tonight
there We're present, besides the president
Secretary Algcr, Attorney General Me,
kenna and Gen. Brook of the army.
The conference lasted until after il
O'Clock Secretary Alger stated there had
been nothing further received from Key
West bearing on the situation, and in the
absence of any information no action has
yet been taken on the governors request.
There are now two companies of artillery
sEnd one or more of infantry stationed at
that nOint
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED.
Negroes mt Fort Gibson Threaten to
Attack the MarshnIs.


Washington, June 25.-Trouble has
broken out afresh at Fort Gibson, |. L..
where the Cherokee freedmen payment
has been lust resumed, and the Wash.
ington authorities have been appealed to
for assistance in averting further dis
orders. -,
Gen. Frank G.. Armstrong OF the
Dawes commission, now at Fort Gibson,
Joined with Indian Inspector McLaugh'
lin, who is supervising the paying, In
wiring the following to Secretary Bliss:
considerable excitement exists among
the negroes on account of arrests made
by the United States marshals. The
negroes are armed and are threatening
TO attack the marshas. The troops are
able to cope with the situation and pre-
serve the peace. If the commander has
not authority to patrol the town and to
exercise control over the excited negroes
serious trouble may occur. The pres
ence and action Of the military this even
ing alone prevented bloodshed. Inc
payment has progressed quietly, but these
disturbances are outside the lines and are
between the negroes and deputy mar
shals. Prompt and decided action
is recommended, with authority to re.
move disorderly persons and disarm all
except United States officials"
Inspector Mclaughlin at Fort Gibson
also wired the department to the same
effect
Secretary Bliss forwarded the adyices
to the secretary of war for his action and
wired the inspector that order must be
maintained Mt all hazards. The indi-
vidual beneiiciaries of the payment are
making positive protests, some wiring
them direct to Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A NEGRO mob HELD SWAY
ING SOMETHING OF A REIGN
OF TERROR.
PROTECTED A NEGRO RAPE F|END
Negro Mob Prevented the Lyncbing
of johnson by n White MOb-One-
White Man WantOnIy Murder
ed by the Blacks.

Key West. June 25.-This city was
virtually in the hands of negro mob last
night, and white citizen was killed by
the mob. AT 4 O'Clock yesterday after
noon Sylvanns johnson, charged with as
sault on white woman. Mrs. Margaret
Atwell, was conducted to the court house
Tor hearing. The court room was crowd
ed, and G. b. Pendleton, well known cit
izen, arose and asked: Are there enough
'4Vnlte men present to hang the negro?'
There was chorus of "yes,' and the
crowd closed in on the negro The sheriff
and his deputies drew their revolvers and
held the crowd at bay while johnson was
at once hurried back to jail
a big mob gathered in front of the
building, and one of the negroes cried ouf
TO lynch Pendleton, and rush was made
Tor him. Through the efforts of himself
and friends Pendleton made his escape in
a carriage. The negro mob then gathered
again about the Jail to prevent the lynch
!ns OF Johnson, and threats were made by
ihem 10 XIII any white man that might
come to the Jail
About ii O'Clock last night William
Gardner, white man, was sitting in front
OF The court house. when several negroes
approached him and ordered him to move
on. lie arose TO obey, and as soon MS
MS back was turned there rang out the
crack of rife, and Gardner received n
mortal wound. He died two hours later.
Inc whites are inclined to ayenge
Gardners death. and another attempt TO
lyhch johnson is expected TO be made to-
Hlgnt. A serious conflict between the
whites and blacks is feared. The militia
IS in readiness for any disturbance, hay
ing been ordered out by the governor. and
the United States troops are at the orders
of the sheriff.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Masonic installations.

Luling, Tex, Junt 26.-(Special.l THE
public installation of officers of Luline
Chapter No. 1914, Royal Arch Masons
and Hardeman Lodge No. 10, A. +. anC
A. NJ, took place Thursday.
The following officers of HardemaI
lodge were installed by j. w. Bishop
$. s. Hymon, w. NJ; J. A. Pryor, s. w.
A. II. Moore, j. W.; S. Keith, s. D.; II
Kleinsmth J. D.; John Orchard, treas
urer; L. Il. Bair, steward. After this
the following officers of Royal Arch
Chapter No. 1872 were installed by Past
High Priest w. w. Carpenter of Lock
hart: John Orchard, II. P; w. b
Walker K; G. A. Williams, S.; w. H
III. Biggs, G. of H.. e. f. Barnhill, sec
rotary; III. Kleinsmith, treasurer; S. S
Hyman. II. A. c.; j. w. Bishop, p s..
a. II. Morse. M. of First ": Alex. Tel
Ter, NJ. Of Second "; j. ]. Coulter, Jr.
NJ. of Third V.
Refreshments were had from / to 3
p. M. under the supervision of Ladies
of the Eastern Star. The square, COM
pass and circle was conferred in the lodge
room for Masons and their families, con
Quoted by L. A. He'll of San Antonio
The degree of Good Samaritan was con
ferred in the lodge room at night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Loan Association Case.

Galveston, Tex, June 26.-(Special.)- j.
Complaints in the case of NJ. @. Shacklett
and Linda H. johnson VS.. The Southern
Building and Loan Association, in the
United States circuit court, have filed an
they ask for the appointment of d. A.
Carpenter and John w. Connor as co,
receivers of the association along with
the receiver heretofore appointed, and
that they, with Receiver Robards be
vested with full power and authority to
collect and rescue to possession all the
assets of the association lying within the
state of Texas and the jurisdiction of the
court. 1t is shown that the property of
which the receivers have taken posses
sion amounts to $2,500,000. The home
office of the association is Knoxville,
Tenn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

from Kansas City, two cars of meat, two
cars of corn meal, three cars of flour
and one car of soap. 1t will not be more
than sixty days before the dream of a
direct north and south line between Kan
sas City and the Gulf of Mexico is real
lied. The only gap on the Pittsburg and
Gulf line is between Quincy and Beau
mont, Tex, distance of forty-seyen
miles. Between these points the roadbed
has been graded and the track laying
is progressing rapidly. When the last
spike is driven, Kansas City will have
the most direct line to the Gulf of Mex
leo. The distance will be only 7SS miles.
Until the ship canal to Sabine Pass from
Port Arthur is finished the Pittsburg and
Gulf will use lighters to transport export
traffic between Port Arthur and the
steamships in the pass.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
United Commercial Travellers.

Columbus, o., June 26.-The United
Commercial Travellers of America elect
ed as supreme council r. f. Somerville Of
Dayton, o.; supreme junior councillor
c. w. Rice, st. Paul, MINI; supreme
past councillor, James Campbell, Salina
Kan; supreme secretary, G. B. Flag
Columbus, o.; supreme treasurer, w. L
Carpenter. Columbus. o.. supreme con
ductor w. l.. Day, Concordia, Kan; SUI
preme page, G. Il. Hobbs, Boston; SUI
prehie- stntinel, b. SeartmaH, Fer
Wayne, Ind; executive committee, Johr
Dickey and S. III. Strayer, Columbus, o.
supreme surgeon, G. NJ. Taylor, Colum
bus, O.. supreme chaplain, James G. Mes
bitt, Columbus, o. Auditing commit
tee, II. III. Staylon, Cincinnati; B. G
Carr, Lexington, KY, and H. A. Marks
Detroit. Buyers and credit men WERE
not admitted to membership.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

mon next meeting, !. A. French of Aus
tin; alternate, w. b. Baldwin of Oak Cliff,
Dallas county.
The report was adopted. The commit
tee on selection of new board of directors,
known under the old constitution as board
of managers, made their report and recon-
mended the following: b. l.. Hood Of
Austin, i. :. Harrison of Austin, j. G.
1ownes of Austin, w. w. Sloan of San
Antonio, w. G. Latimer of Bolton. L. ID:
Iamkin Of Houston. w. ). Splawn of
Gainesville. George w. Beaver of Austin.
TO these names, which were accepted, the
president, under the constitution, added the
name Of George Murphy Of sherman, G.
III. Silleman Of Fort Worth; l.. I. Mays
of Austin.
Il, G. Everett was unanimously elected
corresponding secretary, which place r"
has filed so acceptably.
j. A. Jackson of Austin. was elected
treasurer by acclamaton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Mexican Matters.

Mexico City, June 26.-Presidcnt Hig.
gins of the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and
Pacific Railway is here from New York
accompanied by George and Morgan Row.
land. This line has been actively con.
and will be extended to the Pacific ocean
No money has been borrowed to build the
line, the capital having been furnished
by the syndicate. Higgins praises Topo.
lobampO bay, which, he says, would make
an admirable port, having fifty-four
square miles of water.
Instructions have been received by cable
from London to put a surveying party
in the field for the purpose of locating
n railway from Yurecuaro on the Mexi.
can Central through the famous coffee
fields near Reyes and to the newly dis.
covered Conl fields
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
FROM X. c. TO THE GULF.
First Train Over the Pittsburg Road
Left This Morning.

Kansas City, June 26-The first pas
senger train over the Pittsburg and Gulf
Railroad between Kansas City and Port
this city at 6 o'clock tomorrow night. 1t
will be solid yestibuled train with a
through Pullman. The train will run
over the Pittsburg and Gulf tracks to
Lake Charles, La, TAB miles south of
Kansas City, and will use the Southern
Pacific line from that point to Beaumont,
Tex. distance of sixty miles. From
Beaumont to Port Arthur the Pittsburg
and Gulf is finished and in operation.
The first through freight train between
Kansas City and Lake Charles will also
leave Kansas City tomorrow afternoon.
1t will be made up of four cars of grain
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
MArtindRle Items.

,u Martindale, Tex, June 26.-(Special.)-
Ihe three weeks drouth was broken this
noon by a fine rain, which is highly appre-
ciated by all. We repeat that fortune
seems TO favor us this season. Our pros
poets could not possibly be better for a fine
cotton crop. Corn is made in great album
portion. p''
t; %. Jennings and r. s. Sprogins visited
Lockhart Tuesday on business.
ii: A. Jennings and L G. Hicks attend
ed the ball game at Luling Monday.
The Baptist people are building a large
arbor for the purpose of holding big
camp meeting, to begin Sunday week.
Rev. Q. g. Gaddy, pastor of the Baptist
church here, and his brother James. of
Lockhart. are in big meeting at our
neighbor town, Stoples.
Professor Richardson's little 4-year-old
daughter was badly bitten last week by
a large water moccasin. At last reports
the little girl was doing nicely, and we en-
terrain hopes for its recovery.
Mrs. Or. Anderson and her sister. Mrs.
Judge Terrell OF Cameron. nee j. Ennis,
are VISITING relatives here this week.
Miss Willie Jennings of Greenville came
in yesterday to spend few weeks, to the
delight OF her many friends.
Miss Matte Jennings returned from
Lockhart Yesterday, where she spent sew
eral days visiting the family of Mr.. ]. F.
Mr. James I. Petty has sold his mer-
chandise to George Martindale & Son, and
will work for them.
Commissioner w. d. Crunk has returned
from Lockhart, where he spent several
days attending commissioners court.
MIR. j. Il. Martindale's residence is about
completed. He deserves the credit of an
architect, as it is a beautiful structure,
built according to his ideas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
Contested Points Between Mexico
and the United States.

Eel Paso. Tex, June 26.-(Special) y
The international boundary commission
has just completed (D the investigation
of the jurisdiction of seizure of cattle
island of San Elizario. "21 in all" III
fixing point of international Jurisdiction
on the two bridges at Eagle Pass and
Porfiri0 Diaz; also on two bridges be.
tween Laredo and Nueva Laredo; (4 per.
mission of authorities of Matamoras
Mex, to remove an old jetty and to con.
struct new one parallel to bank; az per.
mission given United States authorities
at Fort Brown to construct defensive
works in front of administration build.
ing; (6 permission given to authorities AT
Fort Brown to construct defenses at old
artillery barracks. 1900 feet long; % the
Hidalgo jetties case not settled vet