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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
EMPORIA'S DEAD


Emporia April 11-NO later details
of the ChIIkoot pass snow slide disaster
has reached Enporia than given Ia
Saturdays dispatches
In the list Of dead IS given the naEle
of John Morgan whose body was re-
covered from under the STOW and ice
He went with the party from here Feb
ruaTy 10 With him were Harry La
kin Cliff B4rge and Frank Bearss-
4 8 Smith who used to live here
Joined the party in Seattle ard sailed
from that place, February Is They ar
rived in Dyea a week later and left 10
go over the ChiIkoot pass afterwards
In the list Of the killed also occurs the
name of L WeidIein Of Kansas City
1t is probable that It IS A s Smith,
whose address IS No 10I Woodland av-
euue. Kansas City, Mo- and where
Mrs. Smith IS running q boarding hOuSe-
The Weidlein and Woodland could 80
easily have become mixed that fs Is
feared Mr. Smith has also met his
death He moved from here last fall
to Kansas City.
Mrs Z McHeury. well known in En-
porTa as Miss Eta SIocUm- left Dyea
with her husband March Is to go over
the pass The Emporia party left the
day after In the list of dead Is an IN
known woman It IS possible that Mrs.
MCHenry is the one
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
LOCAL MENTION.

The United States court convened to-
day
Fred VauvaIkenburg Is now living in
Chicago
The Commercial club viii meet Thurs
day evening
MIR. and Mrs \ K FauE0Ok ara the
parents OF 4 boy
Country roads are so rough as to be
dangerous to vehicles
Father Baker intends TO see the
congressional convention at Horton
Lieutenant Governor \ N Harvey
has returned from Z trip 10 st Louis
Hammocks and screens are being
brought out while stoves are being put
away
The HuImon case is 10 be commenced
May In the United States circuit
court
Eugene Wolfe who has been seriously
sick for several weeks. Is able 10 ride
down town.
The official board of the Methodist
church viii hold q business meeting
this evening
Police BLatron Thorpe says There
= now al exodus Of Topeka poor people
into the country
The United Commercial Travellers Of
Topeka are arranging for an entertain
msnt next Saturday evening
The ladies OF the ORPHANS home are
arranging for a social to be given at the
home Friday frgm : 10 . m
Dr. Daniel Whitmer. who had his leg
fractured BY q fall over two months
aga viii soon be able 10 leave Christ
hospital
The City Federated club viii hold a
business meeting Thursday morning at
1880 o'clock april Il in the physical
culture parIors-
Mr. George Lerrigo. OF the z N Q
A has returned from California where
he spent the past six weeks for the
benefit Of his health
The state IndsrrlaI school for girls
at BeIoIr was established by the W c
T L several years before the state
took It as its institution
Major J. e. Hudson is growing mad
der every day at what he thinks Is the
lack C backbone in President McEfn-
ley during the Cuban crisis
Services at the Second Fresbvtarfar
church Sunday morning were cIfsuensed
with and a. short prayer service held an
account Of the death OF Mrs s c Nil
Ter
The practice Of covering books at the
city library has been discontinued Tne
library authorities decided that me
books would De better taken care OF If
left uncovered
a1E department. OF the Santa Fe is
clean shaver for the first time IN .
years His m0ustache was sacrificed
as the result OF = Masonic wager
Assistant General Superintendent W
H StHIWeu If the Rock Island viii 20
70 Chicago this week TO attend meet
fEg OF the operating officials for the
Purpose OF arranging & new tine card
The new card wifi go into effect Nav 1
Ed and Otis Roberts the neu arrest
&C here by the police with c0unterfeTt-
ING tools in their possession have been
g1vea N charge Of the United states
authorities and bound over for hearinE
@@<ore the grand jury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
THE DISGRUNTLED.
4 Topeka Coterie Of PopuIists Going
TO Play Smash With Leedy.

Shawnee county PopuIIsts who have
been carefully following Governor LSefE' :
trail for several months hope To seere
thetr first success On April &C. This is
the date fixed for the Shawnee county
Eop1l1st convention to elect delegates TO
the state convention
The plan Of holding 4 very early con-
v61Etou was precOueerre1- It Is proposed
70 elect solid anti-L-a@tfy delegation and
the leaders figure that this VIII De COM
parzuyefy easy By holding the county
convention before any ot1sr they hope by
THIS means 70 start stampede away
from Governor Leedy- II the first dele
CATION elected Is against LsaEs1y IL may lead
other counties 10 follow suit The grIew-
5Ice against Governor Laedy IS caused
more by the retention OF Chief of Police
Steele than anything else The trouble
Il purely local
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
= DiFarenca Of ReIiefs

c H Morrison who Is 4 member Of
the Divine Healing mission of Topeka
which has recently had a rupture with
it's pastor says that many people con-
found Divine Healing with Christian
Science The truth is said he that
there l. more similarity between the
tween Divine Healing and Christian
Science The Christian Scientists do
not believe in q personal God or in
sickness while We believe in a personal
God and IN sickness They claim to
have the God within their own bodies
While We bsIiaEa IN hahn froEl Cod -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
FORT SCOTS WATER.
Federal Authorities Now in Charge Of
the Plant

Fort Scott. April IA new turn in
the affairs Of the much muddIed water
works fight took place Saturday after
noon when the plant passed from the
hands Of the sheriff 10 4 deputy United
States marshal This Is the result Of 4
repIevfn suit
In addition to the repIsvin suit Sher-
if Wheeler was made defendant in 4
s. eco damage suit the company having
asked that amount on the grounds that
the property was Wr0ngfuIIy seized and
that there was no law authorizing him
to collect the taxes against the former
owners of the concern
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
POLITICAL NOTES.

J. N Miller OF Council Grove cAndf-
date for congress in the Fourth district
PASSED through Topeka Sunday he
said 7 believe I will be SUCCESSFUL In
this campaign have had assurances
OF support from various parts or the
district which are very encouraging 70
ne"
The accommodations for visitors at the
Horton convention ara about exhausted
This Is due TO the fact that all the can
bly, reach the town will be there 70 DO
some campaigning
Since 7 w Moore has retired from
the race for congress in Marion county
the friends OF J 3 Dean because Mar
ion county has always given q big Ike
publican majority. think he viii De abe
TO muster sufficient strength To secure
the nomination
W 7 Bailey IS the only congressional!
candidate IN the First district vino Will
attend the convention
Fusion IN the Third district IS row
practically assured and 3 : ktrEpar-
rick viii continue as private eIE1zeL
after the eIectieu If the Popullsts ana
Democrats stand by Mr. R1dgeIy As
closely as they did in the last campaign
The Democratic and P0puIisT congress
fouzI conventions VIII be held at Cna-
mute June SEh-
SIN Bear - in Dakota and will not
attend the First district convention at
Horton tomorrow He Is one q the
delegates from Shawnee county
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
JUNTA CAUTIOUS.
Would Not Allow Members to Particz-
pate IN q New York Meeting.

New York April 1I-An audience as
sembIed in Rev Thomas Dixou's church
Academy Of music yesterday drawn by
the announcement OF q Cuban patriotic
meeting, To be addressed by repreSeu-
tarives of the iuuta and music to Be
furnished By q soldier chsrus dressed IN
the Uniform Of the Cuban army
The meeting was dismissed By a dsa-
con of the church Tho announced that
the junEa had decided not to allow lis
nuernbers TO participate or engage IN
zz5 public otServauees until the inter
xarfanaI Implications were settled
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
Picnic for the Auditorium.

The Merchants Federation Of Tope-
kz IS planning TO give picnic for the
benefit Of the auditorium The date
has net b=en fixed but It will proba bly,
be some time next month 1t is pro-
posed 10 have something similar 10 the
Butchers and eT-0eersF picnic of last
year \ meeting Will be held ar yvar7-
er7s hall at 49, Kansas avenue this
evening to which all business urau sra
particularly invited when the question
Will be discussed and preliminary plans
made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
FEARFUL LOSS OF LIFE.
50 Dead Bodies Recovered From the
ChiIkoot AvaIaRcae-

Seattle. Wash April II--Later details
received hare from Alaska Increase the
horror of the avalanche On the ChfLkoot
PASS instead of IesSeu5ng It SlxLy-DIIe
bodies have been thus far recovered and
rhe names Of T59 missing have been re-
rlorrztI as g1r1accaEIuted for Il Is barely
possible that some Of these had succeed
ed in crossing the pass before the ava
Izuera occurred i conservative eSCi
mate Is that between : and 1oo persons
killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11
4 Bloodhound Assocfatinn-

The Barnes Bloodhound association OF
Barnes. kans-. has fled its charter
with the secretary of state The cant
tai stock Of the association Is 800 and
its puruoSeS are to raise and train
bI0odhouuds for the tracking Of Grim
fuaTs.tF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11

Dunkrk France April 1.-THE Brit
ish bark Wauderer. Captain Tupruan
from Tacoma for this port Is aGrour1d
outside the 5etry west OF Dunkrk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-11

The monthly business meeting Of the
Epworth League Of the d. z ehurca
vii be held Wednesday evening.
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MAY BE TEN DAYS,
Before Actual Hostiities Begin---oenate Resolutions More Expressive and
 Direct.
Before Actual
scripps-McRae League Telegram


 WASHINGTON April 14-[I45 P ml While the move ents in Washington rapidly towards actual hosates may postponed days It the general belet that the Senate resolutions prevail they expressive ana o rect although it is understood that the administration prefers the House resolutions passed yesterday Several peace Senators won talk If they undertake poact the discussion the war party will tire with continuous sessions Such session may drag over tomorrow resolutions must be signed by the Pfes dent who can take ten days consider hem veto talked about, but is not probable
 The President and Cabinet after considering the large coal shipment to Cuba and Ro decided could do nothing to The Navy department has been informed 0 strike among the Wech miners causing rapid exaus0n o coal at the Canary and Cape Verde Islands
 Age Secretary War has obtained from the President allotment $ooooo in the ordinance department for the purchase of projectiles and powder.
 deal has about closed for the lease purchase of the American liners Paris and New York.
 After with Gen Lee it decided that army wagons cannot be used in Cuba.
 has given for the purchase of thousand pack mules assembled at St. Louis for shipment
 Saturday Adutant Generals of Militia of the various States will appear before the Military committee of the House to straghen the differences the laws governing militia and regu lar infantry The matter will be brought focus the House immediately
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WITH CALMNESS AND DETERMINATION.
The Spanish Government Awaits the Devel opments of the Doctrine Expressed by the
 President
scrlnns-MeRae TeIegram

MADRID, April B, q a. m.)-A special meeting of the cabinet held last night consider President McKneys sage and after lengthy discussion the cabinet issued official note follows: Ahough the document transmitted this Government incomplete ackngng from previous messages ndpen- sbe complete understanding the Council of the opinion that the strange meddng attitude President Mckinley incompatible rights the Spanish nation The Council there fore deems expeden make further declaration except press unaerabe determanon uphold the rights of the Nation Congress President take definite steps the expressed the message The Government further developments with camnes determination defend the sacred interests of Spain
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Two children are dead as result of a residence fire at Philadelphia.
 Hon. c. II. Grosvenor was renomi- mated for Congress by the Eleventh Ohio district.
 Miss Emma A. Teller, daughter of Senator Teller, was married to Geo. E. Tyeler, of Colorado.
 The second Spanish torpedo dotilla is expected 10 arrive at St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands.
 Spanish cruisers Yiscaya and Almirante sailed from Porto Rico.
 Seventeen United States warships are in course of construction.
 The government has no represen- tative in Cuba upon whom it can de pend for official information.
 Republican members of the Ways and Means committee have agreed upon war measure for raising revenue in case of need.
 Lieut.. Ludlow, T. s. A., at the Mississippi Agricultural and Meehan- ical College, has been ordered to hold himself in readiness to move at any time
 It is said that portion of Fitz- hugh Lees testimony held out by the President related to an attempt to blow up the Montgomery in Ha. yana harbor.
 Lee, it is said, will place docu- ments in the Presidents hands prov ing beyond doubt that Weyler plac ed mines in Havana harbor and planned the destruction of any war ship that might visit the harbor on friendly mission or otherwise.
 New constitutions of three South ern States-Mississippi, South Caro. lima and Louisiana-fail to meet with the approval of certain negroes. A protest has been sent to the Sen ate Committee on Elections and Franchises.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
TIE RESOLUTION
Reported by the House and Senate Commit
 tees on Foreign Affairs.

WASHINGTON, April B. (2:37 D. m)-Ihe Senate Com miee on Foreign reported the following resolution:
 First The people and by right ought be free and independent Second the duty of the United States Government to the Spain nqush authority government Cuba and withdraw her land and naval forces from Third The dent hereby empowered the entire naval and United States call actual service the m may necessary carry these reou- Hons and put them into effect"
 agreed upon by majority of the House Com follows President hereby authorized and d- the purpose putting stop the upon island restoring peace establishing independent of their by the of the people The President hereby authorized and empowered the army navy of the United States for the purpose of carrying the provisions of this reoutcn
 WASHINGTON, April t3:32 D. mSpealng of the Maine, the say t the opinion of the committee that the destruction of the Maine caused either by official of the authorities made possible by negligence their part wu be equivalent cupab positive criminal action The report closes follows In the opinion of this committee the time to in tepose has arrived and that intervention which would stop the independence Cuba should take place. Spain shall however regard such action for that consequence however dpOab will be accepted by the Amer people with all orude and confidence the justice of the act
 Senator Tupe of Indiana offered minority report sighed by Senators Foake Mills Torpe and Daniels recognizing independ 
 The Democratic of the House Committee withdrew to prepare minority report.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
WASCHARGED WITH MURDER
But Was Fined $500 and Costs The Abe Love Case in the
 Circuit Court.

The Abe Love murder case was tried in the circuit court yesterday (Tuesdayl, Judge ". T. Woodbridge, special judge, presiding. As stated in yesterdays GRAPHIC, the judge instructed the jury. that from the evidence the defendant could be found guilty of nothing more than aggravated assault.
 The jury returned verdict find ing Love guilty of simple assault and fning him $500 and costs
 Love has been in jail nearly year waiting trial. The testimony yes terday showed that he had beaten his wife and few days afterwards she died. The testimony of physi- clans showed that she did not die from the effects of the assault. The costs are very heavy.
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SPANISH MINISTER
 RECALLED.
French Minister to Look Out for Spain's Interests at Wash-
 ingtOn.

2 A special has been sent to the Board of Trade at this place from their New York correspondent say ing that the Spanish minister had been recalled. The announcement has been confirmed by the Associat- ed Press. The French minister will look after Spain's interests at Wash ington.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
THE HOUSE DECLARES FUR WAR
The Majority Resolution Authorizing the President to Intervene With the
 Army and Navy Passed.

WASHINGTON, April I4-The resolution offered by the mi nOri of the House Committee Foreign Affairs tacng recognition of Cuban independence late yesterday a rnOon by the of z5o 96 motion with uctons recognize Cuban independence lost The majority resolution directing the President once with the and of the United States to stop the then passed by the vote of 324 o
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A Murderer Hanged .

HARTFORD, CONN, April 14.- Charley BaneY, the murder of Geo. R, Marcus, an aged farmer, at Trumbull, for the purpose of rob- bery, was hanged this morning.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
AGAINST INTERVENTION.
Spain is Preparing an Official Protest to the
 Powers.
seripps-McRae Telegram.

BERLIN April 4Spain preparing an official protest to the general belief here that can't be averted
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16

A meeting of the voters of Niven township was held at Sulphur Springs last night. The candidates for county officers were present and addressed the meeting. A spirited tune and hand-shaking were the features of the meeting.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
GEN. 8LANCO'S INSTRUCTIONS,
Spanish Troops Mast Retain Their Positions
 and Refrain From Active Operations.
soripps- NcRae League Special.

HAVANA April 3-Gen Banco has received further regard the armce He IS instructed direct general troops simply refrain from offensive operations retain their po- and continue conveying fora~ng. If the gents aggressive they must be attacked with the vgo if the insurgents desire barley they received and treated with any time.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16

The Board of Trade IS also in formed that the flying squadron will return to Hampton Roads within 24 hours.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
FUR VAR FUNDS
The Leading Families of Spain Are Selling
 Their Jewels.

scripps-McBae League Special.
 LONDON April I4-Leadng diamond merchants say jewels the best families Spain have placed market for sale raise
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16
Lannpoon Lee.

MADRID April I4-An the newspapers complain bitterly 0 the 00noue o en Lee and mpugn the verac and other consular reports.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-04-16

The Senate Cuban resolutions were taken up at 1925 D. m. today.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-09-16

STRAYED-From my premises in the
city of Wiliston, about two weeks ago,
two black greyhound pups with white
stripe under the breast. Anybody giving
me information that will lead to their
recovery will be rewarded.
J. s. COSTELLO.
The North American Live Stock Com
mission Co. of Chicago, are meeting
with unbounded success in the sales Of
western cattle, at least, so far as prices
are concerned. Their sales last week
for fair 1000 and l,100lb steers ranged
from $4.0O to 81 .45, and this in the face
of increased receipts and declining
market.
A. P. Cope, who has charge Of band
of sheep belonging to Long Bros. Of
Montana, reached Williston early this
week. There are about $500 sheep in
the band, which Mr. Cope is trailing to
White Earth, whence they will be
shipped. They have been driven from
Sun River, Mont. distance of over
500 miles, and are in excellent con-
dition.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-09-16
TROUBLE AHEAD
Rumors of Wrongful Management Of
Affairs at Camp Briggs to be
Investigated.

AuV0OOA6 1S0As
Yesterdays Minneapolis Times has
the following special:
Fargo, N. D., Sept. S.-North Dakots
has big military scandal. When tho
volunteers were at Camp Briggs there
were reports of future trouble for the
officials and now it looks as il the adj
ministration will be involved. The scan
dals are in connection with the purchase
of supplies and equipment. When the
volunteers were ordered here it was
supposed that Col. Tnller would be-
purchasing agent. The governor how.
ever, relegated him to the rear aud placI
ed Adjuntant Poole IN charge. He
bought the supplies and was much
sought by dealers.
It was claimed at the start that
5000 would be expended. The vou-t
chers 80 far amount to over III 900.
State Treasure Michsels hrs paid = bill.
Of 5000 for 800 wire cots, il i aaid.
There were forty-three cots used q
camp and those we're borrowed ones.
A large grocery firm, run by brother-
in.law of Colonel Phelps. is charged
with furnishing spoiled groceries which
are bobbing up serenely that display
crookedness.
Colonel Tuller demands a completes
investigation and will submit to . court
martial if necessary.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-09-16
District Court.

Judge C. J. Fisk and Attorney B. D.
Townsend of Grand Forks arrived in
this city last Sunday. Judge Fisk came
here to hold term Of court in Judge
Morgan's place. the latter gentleman
not yet having returned from Hunters
Hot Springs. Court was opened Mon
day morning, but jury not having been
called, very little business was trans.
acted that day, and the court adjourned
until Tuesday. at which time the follow
ing cases were disposed Of:
State VS.. Guy Martin, continued.
State vs. Folsom. continued.
O. M. Dean vs. Grinnell School Dis
trict, continued. -. ..
Cornele p. Harris vs. Daniel Harris,
decree of divorce granted. r. II. Cope
land, attorney for plaintiff.
Cora Weller vs. David Weller, decree
of divorce granted. r. II. Copeland,
attorney for plaintiff.
Melissa J. Hanson vs.. Hans ]. Han
son, decree of divorce granted. K. II.
Copeland, attorney for plaintiff.
The court wound up Its business by
making the following persons full. hedged
American citizens.
Robert H. Stiles.
Albert Stiles.
Joseph II. Llnder.
Peter Anderson.
Axel Carlson.
Alex. McAskiI.
Robert Lucas.
German A. Downey. ~.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-09-16
Beatty's Organs $40 sign up%asa: Ssis's4:
wanted Address or call, Daniel F. Beatty,
Wash hingtOn, New Jersey.

Mrs. James King and Miss Maud
Stiles have bought out Mrs. Bellinger's
candy store and bakery, and will con-
tinue the business at the old stand, hav.
ing also purchased the building. We
bespeaksfor them liberal patronage.
The call for an Independent and
Democratic County Convention is pub
Iished in another colum. All who
favor capable men in Office, and an
economical ad dministration of affairs, are
invited to act with the independents
and democrats.
The cellar for the Bruegger Mercantile
Co.'s opera house block was completed
Yesterday so far as the excavation is
concerned. About 1000 yards of dirt
were removed inside of ten days. The
masonry on the stone work of the cellar
was commenced Tuesday.
The ladies Of Williston held a meet
ing last Tuesday afternoon for the pur-
pose of talking over the matter of form
ing Red Cross Society in this city. Mrs.
Colby was chosen temporary chairman,
and Mrs. E. w. Daniels secretary.
After brief consideration of the sub
ject, the secretary was instructed to COM
municate with the Red Cross Society at
Fargo, as to further information, and
the meeting adjourned till next Tuesday
afternoon, at the same hour and place.
All the ladies of Williston are requested
to participate in the next meeting.