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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
SANGUILY. AND FAMILY
Arrive at Key West and Are Greeted
With Hearty Cheers.

Key West. Fla, March 1-7Gen. Julio
Sanguily and family arrived here last
night on the steamer Mascotte, also Mrs
Eva Alden. wife of Gen: Alex Rodriguez.
rect to New York. Mrs. Rodriguez re-
mains in this city for the present. She
states that the Cuban cause is improvin G
and all have great hopes of its ultimate
success. Her treatment while in prison
was a great disgrace, she says, to a wo-
man of refinement, as she was thrown in
contact with the lowest of her sex and
many coarse insults were offered her.
The announcement that Gen Sanguily
was to arrive on the steamer drew an i'm
1nense crowd of his countrymen to the
wharf to greet him. As the steamer near
ed the wharf the figure of the Well-known
general was recognized, and a shout of
welcome was waited across the water
which was acknowledged by a wave of the
hand the raising of hats and hurrahs for
the coterie of friends surrounding him.
Some delay in landing was caused by
the sanitary inspection, but before he had
fairly descended the gang. plank Gen.
Sanguily, who is a cripple from a wound
received in the former revolution, was
lifted on the shoulders of his friends and
convened to a carriage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
WEYLER RESIGNS.
He is Displeased With His Gov
ernment's Action
In Releasing Julio Sanguilly
From Prison.
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Arrangements Have Been Made
By U. s. Authorities
By Which Troops Can Be
Thrown Into Coast Towns
On Short Notice if the Neces-
sity Arises.

New York, March IA dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says:
1t is learned on the very highest au-
thority that Captain General Weyler
has forwarded his resignation to the
Spanish government at Madrid. The
captain general, it is said, will leave the
island as soon as possible. probably in
about three weeks.
This decisive step General WeyIer de-
termined to take as soon as he heard
of the release of Julio Sanguilly The
captain general has frequently said that
he would resign if the crown should in
terfere with his policy in regard to priS-
oners, and especially Americans, and
he was incensed beyond measure at be-
ing ignored in the negotiations carried
on by the Spanish government in the
case of the notable captive, Sanguilly,
who was released on Friday.
1t is reported that General Ramon
Blanco Arenas, the Marquis of Pena
Plata, may be appointed to succeed
General Weyler.
Chicago, Ill, March IA special to
the Tribune from Tallahassee, Fla, says:
From an incautiOus word dropped by
a prominent state official here, it was
ascertained that the general govern
ment has been making arrangements
for some days past towards the quick
transportation of federal troops through
Florida in case of necessity.
The story is that the railroads in this
state have been asked to cooperate
with the northern lines ana nave spec
ial trains ready at a moments notice
to transport government troops to all
points on the sea coast 1t is also stated
that the Washington authorities have
been in communication with the state
officers in regard to calling out the state
troops if necessary and to provide for
their quick transpOrta ton to points
needed.
It is understood that this has been go
ing on very quietly for the past week
and that all arrangements have been
completed, SO that at a moments notice
the troops could be thrown into Tampa,
Key West, Augustine and other coast
towns, and Jacksonville.
At st. Augustine, it is said, the troops
have been warned to be in constant
readiness for moving. The guns at the
old fort there have been put in working
condition and the troops have been
practicing with them constantly for the
last week so. Several tOrped0es
have been placed in the outer harbor at
Key West, st. Augustine, Miami and
Tampa Bay.
The state troops officers have been
worked up over the reports of being
called upon for duty and several have
sent in their voluntary offers to the
governor-The state troops are composed
of 20 companies of 100 men each and
four batteries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
M'KINLEYS GO TONIGHT.
A Big Demonstration in Honor
of Their Departure Is In
Preparation.

Canton, o., March members of the
Mckinley household We're up and
around at the usual hour this morning
and were soon busy with the final prep
arations for the journey this evening
The major and Mrs. Mckinley were
both in excellent health and spirits and
we'll equipped for the trip.
DR.. Phillips made his usual call this
morning and was we'll satisfied with the
condition of both the major and his
wife. THE major is a, we'll man. said
the doctor, and there need be no ap-
prehension about his being physically
able to withstand the duties of the
week.
There were no out of town visitors at
the Mckinley home today, but q num-
Der of Canton friends on terms of init
macy with the family dropped in dur
ing the day to say good bye.
People of the city in general are show
ing a lively interest in the departure
this evening and in the Informal citi-
Zens' demonstration attending it. Ar
engagements are complete and only con-
tinued good weather is needed to make
it a delightful occasion.
Washington, March 1T have never
seen the White House in such perfect
condition as it is today" said Captain
Dubois, the chief usher, who has served
IN different capacities in the president
house for many years The house is
fully ready for occupancy by President
and Mrs. Mckinley at any moment All
the personal effects belonging to Pres
ident Cleveland have ben removed to
the Princeton home. The furnishings
proper Of the rooms belong to the ma
tional government, and with the ex-
ception of a certain stiffness in aspect
attributable to the absence of little
knick-knacks and personal belongings.
which may be supplied by the newcom-
ers, everything looks homelil1e and com
Portable. The furniture has been reno
waited, the carpets cleaned and the pic
L.
that the interior furnishings look new.
Mr.. Porter, Major McKinley's secre-
tary. was at the White House for some
time and looked carefully over the in
terror. He was not prepared to indi-
cate how the sleeping apartments
should be allotted, but it seemed that
his fancy tended toward the bright
sunny room on the northeast corner Of
the building across the corridor from
President Cleveland's chamber, as the
best for Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
HARRIS CONTEMPT BILL
Passes Tt Restricts the Power of
Judges to Punish.

The house has passed Senator Har-
ris' bill regulating contempt proceed
ings, with an amendment providing
that the law shall not apply to con-
tempts committed in the presence of
the court.
The bill provides that no court or
judge shall, for contempt, impose a
fine exceeding $50 or imprison him ex-
ceediney "a hours without the interview
ton of a jury. In all jury trials the
truth of the matter contained in the
charge of contempt may be given in
evidence No court or judge shall pro-
coed by process of contempt or impose
n fine against any person who shall, by
words or writing. advert upon or ex-
anime into the proceedings or conduct
of such court or judge. by word spoken
or written, published not in the court
house during the sitting OF the court.
The judge or court shall not be pre-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
GOES EASILY.
Senate Without a Hitch.
Now in Shawnee Representa-
tiVes Hands to Get Through
THE LOWER HOUSE.
Only Two Votes Against the
Bill in the Senate
And They Were by Senators
Who Misunderstood.

The Topeka auditorium bill was pass
ed by the senate this morning by vote
of % yeas to 2 nays. The bill was ad-
vanced to the head of bills on third
reading by motion of Senator Sterne
late Saturday afternoon, and was the
first measure to be taken up under
that order this morning.
Although two senators voted against
the passage of the BILL neither had any
reason for so doing, and the votes were
cast in absolute ignorance of the exact
measure then before the senate. Sena-
tor Morrow, (Rep., Washington coun-
county, were the two members who VO-
ted in opposition to the measure. When
questioned concerning his action, Sena-
tor MORROW stated at the time he voted,
he thought the question to be on the
passage of an entirely different bill, and
that he had absolutely no reason for
voting as he did. Senator Mosher sta
ted that he voted mo" because Senator
Morrow, whose name Immediately pre-
cedes his on the roll call, did SO, and
that at the time he was not aware what
particular bill the question was on.
The auditorium bill was printed in
the State Journal some time ago. 1t
authorizes the mayor and city council
of any city of the first-class of not less
than $4,000 inhabitants, to appropriate
from the general revenue fund a sum
not exceeding $4,000 for the purpose of
purchasing a site or erecting a build
ing, or both, for city purposes; Pro-
vided, that before such appropriation is
made, the proposition therefor shall
have received the approval of the ma
jority of the voters voting at a general
city election.
The bill is on the house calendar I'M
der the head of third reading, and it
will probably pass that body today.
There is every assurance that Governor
Leedy will sign the measure, and as
soon as published in the official state
paper it will become a law. The prop
osition can then be submitted at the
off al in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
A NEW POLICY.
President Mckinley, 1T is Ar
nounced, Will Act
In Cuban Matters in a Way
That Will Make
Americans Proud of Their
Country, Instead of Ashamed.
TO BE NO THRILLING
With Spain, Although There
Will be No Meddling
With Cuban Affairs by Our Gov
eminent.
TO BE NO THRILLING

New York, March 1.-The Journal
prints the following in large type from
its Canton correspondent:
Intense curiosity exists to know the
policy to be pursued regarding Cuba by
the incoming administration. I am
able to state that policy on the highest
authority and in the epigram in which
it will be enunciated:
There will not be any meddling with
the Cuban insurrection or any trif1ing
with Spain.
Such is the Mckinley policy regard
ing Cuba. Every citizen of the United
States viii have the absolute protec-
ton of this government, if war with
Spain be preciptated. The first case
of brutality to a citizen of the United
States will be followed by Immediate
and unmistakable action on the part of
the administration.
Major Mckinley is opposed to a rec
ognition of the republic of Cuba, be-
cause he maintains that it does not eX-
list, and that the only existing govern
nent in Cuba is Spain.
The granting of beIligerent rights to
the insurgents, he argues, would relieve
Spain to a large extent of her obliga-
tons to this government.
No claims of American citizens would
lie against Spain for the destruction of
their property on the island by the in
surgentS
Major Mckinley is equally opposed to
armed intervention, holding that con-
ditiOns justifyiug such a step do not
exist.
The president-elect has recently ex-
pressed himself in writing to the above
effect.
The firmness of his attitude on the
protection due Americans living or
travelling in Cuba is unmistakable. The
consul general at Havana will not ap
peal to him in vain. President-elect
Mckinley will order every ship in the
navy to Cuban waters il necessary to
protect the life of a man, woman or
child who has a lawful claim on this
government.
A politician close to Major Mckinley
said this afternoon that the president
elect is delighted with the stand taken
by Consul General Lee; that he pro-
nounced it unassailable and just the
attitude that he approved. I cannot
vouch for this. as 1 can for the state
ment regarding the Cuban policy of the
next president. That 1 know to be
correct.
Conservatism on every phase of the
Cuban question except the rights of
American citizens. They must and
shall be protected are Major NfcKin-
ley's words, as quoted by my authority
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
BAD WEATHER MARCH 4.
Snow"or Rain Prognosticated for In
auguration Day in Washington.

Chicago, March lit is an ungrac-
tous prediction to hazard, but it is to be
feared that President Mckinley will be
inaugurated in a snow storm or
downfall Of rain. The weather condi-
tions are such as to compel gloomy
Reconsideration a snow storm that
will impede the march of squadrons,
regiments. batteries, civic societies and
political clubs in the Pennsylvania ave-
nue. parade on Inauguration day; or,
worse STILL rain that will dim the lus-
ter of the gorgeous new uniforms of
Governor Tanner and his staff.
There is cold wave covering this re-
gion. 1t is fast travelling toward Wash
ington, and is due there the night of
Feb. % or the noon of March I. Having
dissipated much of its cold by travel,
the wave will disappear the night of
March or early the next day.
And just here comes in the danger of
snow or rain. Cold waves ever bring
IN their wake snow or rain. 1t is almost
an invariable meteorological fact that
intense cold followed by warmer wealth
er clouds the sky and causes snow or
rain to fall.
Visitors to the inaugural. despite the
present cold weather, should go equip
ped with mackintoshes and umbrellas
as well as ear muffs nd muf1ers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
SENATE PASSES BILLS.
Several Measures Go Through-Three
House Bills Pass.

Besides the Topeka auditorium bill,
seven bills were passed by the senate
this morning Only three Of this num-
Der were on the calendar under the
head Of third reading, but the remain
ing four were called up by consent of
the senate under a suspension of the
rules. The bills passed are the follow
ing:
By Representative Lambert of Lin
coin. An act providing for the record
ing of assignments of real estate mort
cages within 80 days after the making
of such assignment, and for the release
of such mortgages by assignees.
By house committee on mines and
mining. An act securing to laborers
and others the payment of their wages
in money, and prohibiting the issuance
of script or due bills in payment for la
Dor by any person, firm, company or
corporation. This bill is especially in
tended to apply to miners.
By Senator Farreley. An act in rela-
ton to county commissioners, providing
that the quarterly meeting in April
shall be held the first Monday in the
month instead of the second Monday
By Senator thinner. An act in ref
erence to cities of the frst-class. The
bill provides that before the building of
any bridge or sidewalk or any work on
any street or of any other kind shall be
commenced by the city council, a de-
tailed estimate of the cost thereof shall
be made under oath by the city engi-
neer, and in all cases where the esti-
mated cost of the contemplated work
amounts to 500, the work shall be done
by contract.
BY Senator Coleman. An act author
izing the establishment and mainten-
ance of county high schools.
By Senator Farreley. An act in rela-
ton to levieS, and supplemental to
chapter 104 of the session laws of 1893.
BY Representative johnson of Ne
maha. An act amending sections and
of chapter 222 of the session laws of
1895.
The house measures will now go to
the governor for his signature. The
senate bills will 90 to the hOusa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
sTUMBAUGH'S FUNERAL
Was Held Yesterday Aftern Don at the
English Lutheran Church.

The remains of Col. F. S. Stumbaugh
were yesterday laid to rest in Topeka
cemetery. The funeral services were
held yesterday afternoon at the English
Lutheran church, the Rev. A. E. Wag-
ner preaching the sermon The church
choir furnished music and there was a
large attendance of friends of the de-
ceased, including a large representation
of the Topeka bar
Col Frederick S. Stumbaugh was a
native of Pennsylvania. From bOyhoOd
he took a great interest in military af-
fairs. For five years preceding the
war of the rebellion he had been in COM
mand of a regiment of Franklin county
militia, and when hostilItieS began, he
offered his services and that of his reg
iment, and the Franklin county regi-
ment entered the three months service
as the Second Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry, with Col. Stumbaugh in COM
On the 7th day of April, 1862, Col
Stun baugh took command of the Fifth
Brigade of McCook'S division. When he
left the service he was brevet- brigadier
general. His two sons were with him
in the Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania.
Politically Col. Stumbaugh was for
many years a prominent factor in Penn
sylvania politics He was a warm friend
of Simon Cameron, and was allied with
the Cameron faction of the Republican
party In 1856 he represented Franklin
county in the state legislature.
He came to Kansas in 1877 and es-
tab1ished himself in the practice of law
at Rush Center. In 1878 he represented
Rush county in the Kansas legislature.
He came to Topeka in 1881.
Col. Stumbaugh was a fine common
law lawyer and ranked well at the bar
OFF his native state. Mrs. Stunbaugh
died November 1, 1895. His children all
survive him, Isador, George and May
Stumbaugh all reside in Topeka. Mrs
Eliza beth Dawson lives in Rush Center
and Tom StUmbaugh lives at EarlbOro,
o. T.
He was member of lodge No. II. A.
T. and a. NJ, and Lincoln Post G. A. r.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
FOUR BILLS PASS.
The House Acts Favorably on Senate
Measures.

The house today passed the following
bills:
BY Senator Forney: Amending part
of the present law respecting execu-
tors and administrators, and repeating
part of the present act.
Senator Forney: To prohibit rail-
roads from obstructing street crossings
with trains for more than ten min
utes.
Senator Forney: Providing for the
vacation of streets and alleys, public
reservations, changing boundaries of
cities.
BY judiciary committee: Accepting
the proposition of w. c. Webb for pur-
chase of statutes.
These bills are now ready for the sig
nature of the governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
ONE MORE EFFORT.
Anti oleomargarine People Will Try
and Get it Passed.

The supporters of the anti-oleomar-
garine bill are rallying their forces for
a final effort to secure the passage of
the measure tomorrow, when it will be
called up.
The bill was defeated last week in
the committee of the whole house but
has since been advanced and will be
reached tomorrow. The supporters of
the measure have been sending out for
help" and the farmer members who
voted against the bill are receiving in
tsructiOnS from their constituents to
fall in line and support the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
Special Orders for "Wednesday.

Senator Cookies bill providing for the
loaning of the permanent school fund
and the Agricultural college, state nor
NAL school and the state university
funds, to citizens of this state, was
made a special order by the senate this
morning for IL o'clock Wednesday
morning. Sena tor Zimmer's bill, pro-
viding for the severance of Armourdale
from Kansas City, Kan, was also made
a special order for 10 o'clock on the
same morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
500 BLUE JACKETS
Will Participate in the Inaugural
Parade

Washington, March Arrangements
have been perfected for the naval par
ticipation in the inaugural parade.
There will be 500 blue jackets in line
comma nder Of the cruiserColumbia-Th The
battalion will be made up from the
crews Of the New York. Indiana and
Columbia now anchored at Hampton
Roads.
A special steamer has been chartered
to bring the men up the river to Wash
ington- They will arrive here Thurs
day morning returning the same night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
JAPAN ADOPTS GOLD
As the Monetary Standard and Silver
VIII Be Withdrawn.

Yokohama, March 1.-The government
has decided to adopt the gold standard at
a ratio of 90 Is to l. The smallest gold
piece will be of the value of five ven. The
silver yen will gradually be withdrawn.
The new project comes into operation in
October.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
LYMAN j. GAGE ARRIVES.
He Will Meet Carlisle this Evening at
a Dinner.

Washington. March Lyman J.. Gage
of Illinois, who will be Secretary Car
isles successor as secretary of the treas
ury. arrived in Washington over the
Chesap eake & Ohio railroad from Hot
Springs, Va. where he has been soJourn-
ing for short time and is now temper
ari1y domiciled in the residence of Thomas
b Bryan of Rhode Island.
Mr. Bryan will give dinner this even
ing at which Secretary Carlisle and other
leading treasury officials win be present
Mr.. Gage tomorrow will meet a select
company at a dinner to be given by
Thomas Nelson Page.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
AN IMPEACHMENT PETITION.
The Fight on Judge Vandervert Still
Continues

Not content with abolishing Judge
Vandivert's district an effort is now be-
ing made to secure his Impeachment
Although there is not much hope of
getting an impeachment trial at this
session the enemies of Vandivert will
be able to get the petition which they
have filed upon the records of the house
at least.
A petition asking his impeachment
was introduced in the house today 1t
alleges misconduct and high INSIDE
meanors in office, wilful and malicious
oppression, Partially, corruption and
conspiracY and abuse of authority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
WON'T ABOLISH OFFICES.
Bills to Do So at the Foot of the
Calendar.

While the members of the house are
struggling to secure the advancement
of bills of various characters, no one
seems to pay any attention to the
measures to abolish the office of the
Ia Dor commissioner and the board of
public works.
Chairman Weilep of the committee on
state affairs has recommended that
these bills be passed and they are upon
the calendar. but so far down that
there is no prospect of reaching them.
That the offices will not be abolished
admits of little doubt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
ST. BERNARD IN RUINS
The Famous Monastery is Demolished
by an Avalanche

London, March IA special from
Paris says that the monastery of St.
Bernard has been partially destroyed
by an avalanche. The left wing was
demolished.
The monks had to tunnel through the
snow in order to make their exit There
was no loss of life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
BRADLEY WOMB APPOINT.
Blackburn Will Be Given Another
Chance in Kentucky.

Louisville, KY, March 1.-The Com
mercial (Republican) says:
1t is the general opinion among poll
ticians a t Frankfort that Governor
Bra dley will not appoint senator but
convene the legislature soon after the
term of Sena tor Blackburn expires and
give that body a chance to elect a SEN
ator.
This change of plan is said to have
been brought about by the Republican
steering committee of the United States
senate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
ALMOST UNANIMOUS.
Live Stock Bill Passes the House
Today.

On the final passage of the stock
yards bills in the house today Mr.. Cub
bison was the only member voting
against the measure. There were 108
votes for it's passage. Members absent
and not voting were: Armstrong, Ep-
person, Ernst Feighner, Gates, Giles
pie, Harvey, Henley, Keefer, Mccarthy,
Smith of Brown and TruebIood
The bill has been sent to the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-01
MUST KEEP ON THE WALKS.
Bill Provides Fine for Walking or
the State House Grounds.

The house committee on state affairs
has recommended for passage the bill
providing a penalty of not less than SO
or more than $50 for persons who walk,
ride or drive across the state house
grounds, and do not follow the walks
and drives.
The bill was reported today It was
prepared by the secretary of state.
the executive council are preparing
to put in diagonal walks and when this
is done will enforce the law if the pro-
posed measure should be passed.