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The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
WHO is TO BLAME?
(From Harper's WeakIv.O

Who is responsible for the medical
and sanitary conditions prevailing at
Santiago de Cuba? The stories that
come to us from the field of battle and
from the transports coming north with
the sick men of the army are heart
rending. We know that the lack of
neClcaI appliances, of medicines, of or
dlnary comforts, of doctors and nurses
was criminal. We know that if it had
not been for the Red Cross society. con-
d11OnS would have been more murder
GUS than they actually have been. But
who is responsible? At the very outset
of the expedition from Tampa the
wrong began. Whether sufficient medi-
cal supplies for the army were taken or
not, not enarly enough reached the
front We are told that a sufficient
supply was forwarded, and that a suf-
hclent supply of good and nourishing
fOod, including canned soups and fresh
meat, was actually shipped on the
transports to Santiago, but we know
that the soldiers never had them In the
war cartoon taken from Harper's
Weekly, Columbia cries to Uncle Sam,
You will fix the responsibility. or the
country will"-and this will surely
come about There is nothing more sick
ening than the story of the COncbO ax-
1t is the story of men sick with fever
crowded into noisome holes, drinking
1Oul water, without necessary medicines
And these sick men are the soldiers who
have fought our battle, the soldiers Of
the richest and most reSOurceful nation
of the world. There is another story
too, that of wounded soldiers on the
field of battle without surgical aid. and
that of other wounded men walking
miles and miles to the rear for doctors
and hospital, some of them surviving
and all of them displaying the heroisn
of martyrs. The campaign of Santiago
illustrated the magnificent virtues of
the American soldier, but it gave an op-
pOrtunity to some careless criminal. to
whom justice should be done Who is
he?
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
FAST TENNIS PLAYING.
Topeka Men Won All the First Prizes
in Sight.

The annual tournament of the Kansas
Lawn Tennis association closed last even
ing with an exciting finish, which was
watched by a large crowd of spectators
Topeka, as usual. carried off the honors,
winning the state championship in both
singles and doubles; Empor1a secured secured
second place in singles, Lawrence second
Not Since the days of the West End
Tennis club have such games been seen
as those of the past two days. Yesterday
me d mas 1 ~GrG 1o On IN II The e go1bie
Frank 3. SheIden Of tTopeka. won after a.
baTd striorgIe in which fhe nlaVing was
poria in the finals and the finish was a
pretty exhibition of headwork and skill.
II. Noble. Webster Wilder and L. G. Bron-
feated. Shelden defeated MeYicar. M
IN fhe anal contest with Vernon. Shell
den won three straight sets, the scores be-
medal offered by the Topeka Tennis club.
There was a great deal of speculation as
to the winning team in doubles Bron-
SON and Sheldon were last years cham
piOnS and were regarded by many as ell
gible, while the Eberhardt brothers of Sa-
lima were looked upon as likely winners
Vernon and Scott of Emporia were consid-
When EPerhardt brothers, defeated
renee and Stolxer of Topeka surprised the
thers in a hard contest, the scores being
6-2, rs, 11-9. When Carroll and Griggs
had defeated Vernon and Scott the bet
ting was about even on the match be-
tween them and Lawrence and Stoker.
The crowd was with Lawrence and Sto-
ker though Carroll and Griggs had many
friends present who cheered for them.
The game which decided the champion
ship in doubles was the finest exhibition
of the tournament. Big rSockalexis'
Lawrence covered himself with glory in
his ''heady'' game, and Stoker played a
strong double game. being invincible in
serving. They won the first two sets,
then Carroll and Griggs won the third
The fourth set was the test. Lawrence
and Stoker by persistent work, outplayed
their antagonists and won the champion
ship with the following scores: 6-3 GA, Sc
ga They were awarded the two gold
medals offered by the Topeka Tennis club.
o. V. Vernon won second prize, a photo
graph camera. The second prize for dou-
bles two Sears special racquets, were won
by Carol and Griggs. &. L. Eberhardt
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
IMPALED ON A BOWSPRIT.
Frightful Accident to Two American
Woman Missionaries.

Victoria, B. C., Aug. 12.-The steamer
Victoria has just arrived from the Ori-
ent bringing news of a frightful acci-
dent in Yokohama harbor, whereby two
lady missionaries of the American mis-
sion board. Misses Simons and Allen
lost their lives. The two ladies had a
number of friends who were journeying
to this side of the Pacific by the En-
press of Japan and they went out in a
launch to see them off
The good byes being said the two la
dies was going ashore in the launch
when a junk which was sailing into the
harbOr, running swiftly before the wind
cOllided with the launch. The iunk's
bow spirit was driven against Miss Sim
mons with terrific force. It struck her
in the abdomen and impaled her killing
her instantly. Her companion, Miss Al
len was struck about the shoulders and
head by the unwiedly bow of the Chi
nese vessel and she was terribly cut
and 1acerated. She fingered in pain for
the greater part of a day in the Yoko-
hama hospital and died on July &c, a few
hours before the Victoria sailed.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
FIGURES REVERSED.
Great Change Shown in Exports and
Imports of Iron and Steel.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The phenOme-
nal growth of our manufacturing indus
tries, both in supplying our own mar
kets and those of other parts of the
world, is illustrated by some figures
just compiled by the treasury bureau
of statistics, regarding the imports and
exports of manufactures Of iron and
steel. These tables show that the ex-
ports of manufactures of iron and
steel, in the fiscal year 1898 were five
times as great as in 1880, more than
double those in any year prior to 1885,
and % per cent greater than in 1897
On the other hand the imports Of
manufactured iron and steel in 1898
were in value but one-sixth those of
1880, one-fourth those of 1888 and one
half those of 1896. To quote the Off
cia1 figures, the exports from the United
States of all the articles classified as
manufactures of iron and STEEL
to $25, 542, POS; in 1856, to $41, ,160, ,S77: in
1897, to S57, ,494, ,S72, and in 1898, to s7O,-
367 527; meantime the imports of man
ufactures of iron and steel which in
1880 were ST. 266, ,699 fell by 1890 to SAL
679. Sol: by 1896, to $25, ,338, ,103, and in 1898,
to S12, ,615, ,913.
Thus while the exports of manufac-
lures of iron and steel are in 1898 five
times those of 1880. the imports of the
same class of articles were in 1898,
less than one-ffth of those of 1880.
American manufacturers have. since
$780, taken possession of five -sixths of
was held by foreign manufacturers of
iron and steel and have at the same
time increased their sales in foreign
markets 400 Der cent
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12

until Spain is driven from the western
hemisphere.
And since the prosecution of the war
has entailed great loss to US of both
life and treasure, we demand that Por-
to Rico and all Spanish territory IN the
West Indies, except Cuba, shall be
seized by the United States or be ia
ken by possession of arms and held un-
der the sovereignty of this country.
I'VE favor carrying out in good faith
the resolution of congress under when
we intervened in Cuba and aiding the
CubanS to establish and maintain an
independent government of their own,
if they desire this, and We will favor
its peaceful annexation whenever 1t can
be done with the consent OF the people
of the island.
I'VE insist on the strict maintenance
of the Monroe doctrine and hold that
any departure from it would be bOth
unwise and hazardous At the same
time we declare that no American peo-
pie should be held by force in unW1l-
ling subjectiOn to European authority;
and we oppose any alliance Of a pOli6-
cal nature with any European govern
ment. believing that the maintenance of
the Monore doctrine in all of it's integ-
rity, both in letter and spirit, is neces-
sary to the exclusion of European auth
ority from these continents and essential
to our undisputed supremacy in Amer
lean affairs.
I'VE are opposed to the acquisition Of
the Philippine Islands or other territory
in the eastern neI11ISJneI6 w Z O6CAet1 (
that as an important incident to the
war our government should acquire all
necessary harbors and coaling stations
in the Philippines or elsewhere, and
that the treaty of peace with Spain or
any government established on the is
lands should guarantee to US CONNER
ciaI privileges equal to or superior to
those enjoyed by any other nation.
THE Nicaraguan canal should be
constructed and controlled by the Uni
ted States. It is necessary to our ma
tionaI defense and promotion of our
commerce and we declare that the gov
ernment should, without delay, put it
self in position to inaugurate the work
of completion as speedily as possible"
The resolutions further declare in IA
vor of a revival and rehabilitation of
standing army, congratulate the Mis-
their patriotic response to their cOun-
try's call and endorse the adminfstra-
ton of Governor Stephens and favor
the enactment by congress of an act
setting aside a day each year to be
national holiday to commemorate the
victory of the American arms on land
and sea. and that such a day be the
date of the declaration of peace be
tween Spain and the United States.
The convention by acclamation re-
elected Sam B. Cook, chairman of the
Democratic state central committee.
The naming of the members of the
state central committee constituted the
closing business of the convention and
at lilo O'Clock final adjournment was
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
FIRE AT SKAGUAY SLIGHT.
Kansas Man Suicides on the Stikeen
River.

Port Townsend. Wn., Aug. 12.-The
steamer City of Topeka which has ar
rived from Skaguay, Alaska, reports
that the recent fire at Skaguay was not
as disastrous as reported. Only a few
deserted cabins in the outskirts of the
town were burned. A few hundred dol
lars will cover the loss.
Among the passengers who arrived on
the City of Topeka, from Skaguay, was
Mrs. A. D. Field of ST. Paul, who left
Dawson City July 8. She says boats ar
irving at Dawson from St. Michael are
bringing but a small amount of provis-
ions and are conf1ning their business to
the passenger traffic. AS a result pro-
visions will probably be scarce again
this winter.
Fritz La HUM of Arlington, Kansas,
committed suicide in his tent on Stikeen
river by hanging himself. He left a
letter and soma money for his wife.
The wreck OF the schooner City of
Sitka has been found off Ominy cape.
When she left Sitka some weeks ago,
she had several prospectors on board,
but no trace of them could be found.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
MUST KEEP OFF THE GRASS
Stock Will Not Be Permitted to Craze
in National Parks.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE secretary
of the interior has received a report
from Acting superintendent Seevely.
stationed in California, to protect the
national parks from trespassing sheep
herds. Mr.. Seevely has finished his
portion of the work and troop A, cav
airy, has been detailed to patrol the
parks.
He says that 10000 sheep have been
elected, 55 bands in all, from Yosemite
park, and it is thought that the work
has been as successful in the General
Grant and Sequoia parks. The herds
had been so long in Yosemite park that
nearly all the grass and other forage
had been destroyed.
Some confusion exists in California
in regard to the action and intentions of
the interior department and it is de-
sired that it be distinctly understood
that no animals, under any circum-
stances will be permitted to Craze upon
the public reservations and that all
measures necessary will be taken to
keep the parks free from them Only
those persons who have patented lands
will be permitted to Craze cattle and
before this Is allowed the metes and
bounds of the patented lands must be
definitely ascertained and marked. This
rule has been made necessary by the
fact that a number of persons own or
lease small tracts of patented lands in
the vicinity of the parks and while pre-
tending to Craze their sheep and cattle
upon them, make no effort whatever to
prevent them from treSpa ssing upon the
reservations. No action has been taken
against the persons elected but Mr.
SeeVely says that he will be ready to
supply witnesses if it is decided to
prosecute them.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
VIBRATIONS BREAK RODS.
Geo. a Hancock Discovers a New
Problem in Running Fast Trains.


The breaking of the side rods on the en-
erine attached to the Santa Fe mail train
last week has resulted in a new problem
confronting mechanical experts in regard
to fast trains.
this city the immediate verdict was that
there had been flaws in the steel rods
which finally caused them to give way.
This verdict was generally accepted, ana
with the purpose in view OF proving II,
George A. Hancock, assistant superintend~
ent of machinery, ordered the broken side
rods sent to the shops in this city to be
tested. The test has been in progress Tor
several days, but it has failed to prove
what was expected.
It was found that there was not a single
flaw in the steel of the broken rods, and
that it was as perfect as could possibly be
manufactured. This was a great sur
prise to Mr.. Hancock and other Santa Fe
officials, and left them with but one other
plausible theory to explain the breaking
of the rods
time the accident occurred the engine was
running at a rate of at least 20 miles an
hour, and it is now believed that the Vi
bration of the steel as it was forced back
ward and forward with lightning rapid
fty was responsible for the rods break
ing.
This is something that has not been
considered in the running OF fast trains
before 1t is quite common occurrence
for the side rods on engines pulling fast
trains to break, but heretofore the acci-
the manufacture of the steel. The dis
covery made by Mr. Hancock will prob
ably open the eyes of the mechanical
world
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
HELEN GOULD's GIFT.
Railroads Carrying Lemons to New
York Free of Charge.

st. Louis. Aug. 12.-Helen Gould is al
ways doing something good. The latest
evidence of her patriotism and generos-
ity was brought to light in this city,
yesterday. 1t came in the shape of a
car load of lemons which the railroad
companies are carrying free, upon the
request of the favorite daughter of the
famous fnancier. Miss Gould has
been keenly interested in the welfare
of Uncle Sans brave boys in Cuba,
and with the peculiar knack that char
acterizes WOmankind in general when
caring for the sick, destitute and
wounded, she thought what a delight
fuI thing it would be for the soldiers to
have plenty of lemons. The act i'm
mediately followed the thought, and on
a telegraph order from her a car load
of lemons was purchased for her in
California, and the railroad officials of
the Missouri Pacific and the Wabash in
this city were yesterday arranging for
the transportation of the shipment. The
car will arrive here over the Iron
Mountain and will go east over the Wa
bash and West Shore roads. It is con-
signed to the medical department of the
United States army in New York city.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
The Missouri Democrats In
Their State Convention
Give the First Note of the Cam
paign of 1900.
THEY THE WAR.
Stick to Bryan, Silver and
Chicago Platform.
Favor Annexation of Every
thing But the Philippines.

Springfield, Mo, Aug. 12.-The Demo
cratic state convention came to an end
shortly after IL o'clock last night, hav-
ing nominated the following ticket.
For Judge of the supreme court Dong
term)-William c. Marshall, of st. Lou
is.
For judge OF the supreme court (short
term-Leroy B. Valiant, of St. Louis.
For state superintendent of public in
struction-WilHam T. Darlington, of
Greene county.
For railroad and warehouse commits
sioner-Wm. E. McCulIy, of Macon
county.
The platform as reported by the COM
mittee was adopted without change,
synopsis of which follows:
The resolutions began with an en-
dOrsement of the national platform
adopted at Chicago in 1896 and a re-
newed demand for the free and unlim-
tied coinage of silver and gold at the
ratio of 16 to 1, without waiting for the
consent of any other nation. Conf
dence in William J. Bryan as the lead
ing exponent of these principles is ex-
pressed. The Republican party is cen
sured for the non enforcement of trust
laws.
The platform then reads: We assert
that the declaration of war against
Spain was justified by the causes which
called it forth. We direct attention to
the fact that the national Republican
admin iStratiOn, backed by a Republican
majority in congress was opposed to
war and yielded only after long delay
to strong public sentiment, aroused by
the first and persistent demands of
Democratic senators and representa-
tiwes, foremost among whom were those
from Missouri and for their part in
forcing the Republican president and
congress to defend the rights of our
country we extend them our hearty
cOngTatulatiOn.
Confident that the war could have
been prosecuted to a successful and
speedy end without increasing the in
terest- bearing debt of the people we
denounce the issue of millions of bonds
as both unwise and unnecessary, as
the expense of the war could have been
met by the coinage of seignorage in the
trea sury and the issuance of non-in-
terest- bearing treasury notes. And
we endorse the course OF our Democrat
ic senators and representatives. in op-
posing their issue.
I'VE send greetings and thanks to
our soldiers and sailors, whose match
less valor has added luster to our ma
tional history for their heroic service
and we extend our heartfelt synpa-
thy to the relatives of those who have
fallen in battle or died of disease. and
declare it the duty of the country to
provide for those dependent upon the
gallant dead
I'VE are opposed to waging a war for
conquest. but as this war was forced
on Us by the intolerant conduct of the
Spanish government and people. we
declare that it should be prosecuted
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
RAILROAD NEWS.
Cog Railroad Company Has
Signed Contracts
For an Observatory on Pixies
Peak Summit.
LEMONS HAULED FREE
Helen GOuId's Gift to American
SOldiery
Passes Through Kansas En-
Route to New York.
LEMONS HAULED FREE

Colorado Springs, Colo, Aug. 12-The
ATanitou & Pixies Peak Cog railway
signed contract for a large observa-
tory to be built on the top Of Pixies
Peak with a tower which can be seen
for miles. The structure will be built
solidly enough to Withstand the terrific
wind and storms which rage in winter
over the barren top of the peak.
In the tower will be mounted four
large and powerful telescopes for OBJ
servation purposes. With thes it will be
possible to see Denver 80 miles to the
north and to the west Cripple Creek
will be more plainly visible
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
HALF RATES FOR WOUNDED.
Trunk Lines Make a Concession to
Disabled FIGHTERS.

New York, Aug 12.-The trunk line
passenger committee had a regular ses-
sion today. The attendance was not
full and the question of rate cutting
was allowed to go over.
A half rate was set for wounded and
disabled soldiers and sailors in trunk
line territory
The reduced fares authorized fly the
lines west of Chicago and St. Louis, on
the basis Of IS Chicago to St. Paul and
1925 Chicago to Omaha, were put into
effect.
The rate Of one fare for the round
trip was granted for the conclave of the
Knights of Pythias at Indianapolis,
August 22-28
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
RAILROADS MUST PAY.
I. T. & S. W. Successfully Prosecuted
by Mrs. Powers of Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Aug. 12.-Judge Myers
in the case OF Mildred N. Powers as ad-
ministrator of the estate of Mrs. Bort,
deceased, against the LeavenWorth.
Northern & Southern railroad which
had been remanded back for trial by
the supreme court, were called and a
jury waived, granted judgment for
$2,274 against the Leavenworth, North
ern & Southern and for 1925 against the
Santa Fe. The costs of the suits,
amounting to over 81, 200, are assessed
against the railroads.
These suits were brought against the
railroads for collision between a spring
wagon and a Lea.venwOrth, Northern &
Southern train on the west slope of
Salt creek hill in 1891, resulting in the
death of Mrs. Bort and the injury of
others
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12

J. c. HIohler won the BOBBY prize, having
the lowest score in singles. Tire prize
was pair of duck trousers.
The tournament was very successful
one and the Topeka Tennis club received
the thanks of the contestants and speeta-
tors for the mana gene of it. MarShalIs
band loaned twelve park benches for the
occasion. The Kansas association passed
a vote of thanks to H. S. Lawrence and
G. E. Stoker for the work in the prelim-
mary arrangements.
The next state tournament will be held
in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12

the New York Central & Hudson River
railroad and its connections, and the
other Of those running over the West
Shore railroad and it's connections. The
former line will embrace the present
Red, White, Midland, Blue and Canada
Southern lines: the latter the North
Shore Dispatch, West Shore line and
Nickel Plate line. A clearing house
will be established at Buffalo to audit
all accounts and claims for both of the
new lines AS fast as practicable all
line agencies west of Chicago and st.
Louis will be consolidated
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
PADEREWsKI CRIPPLED.
Famous Pianist Loses the Use of Two
Fingers.

London, Aug. 12-The Manchester Cou-
rier says that Paderewski has lost the use
unable to play again.
The report is not credited here. The
house of S. & P. Erard piano and harp
manufacturers to her majesty and the
Prince and Princess of Wales, enphati-
cally deny the report
They declare that if it were true thew
certainly would have heard of it
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
Hobson's Father Appointed.

washington. Aug. 12.-The President
has appointed Judge J. NJ Hobson,
father Of Lieutenant Hobson of Merri-
mac fame, postmaster at Greensboro.
Ala. Mr.. HobsOn is a Democrat. and
the nomination was made at the earn
est request of his Republican fellow
townsmen as a good mark of good feel
ing.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12

Emporia, Aug. 12.-J. Harvey Firth,
one of the Democratic leaders and law
yers here has declared that he is sur
feited with Populism and fusion and
has been made a. delegate to the Re
publican county convention.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
WILL MAKE FELT.
Armours Have Decided Upon New
Manufacturing Enterprise.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Armour & Co. have
decided to go into the manufacture of felt
on q, large scale. They have made com
mon felt for some time, and having all
the material necessary for it, they are en-
abled to do it cheaply. The recent failure
duced the packer to enlarge his works
and make them the largest felt manu-
factory in the world; All grades Of piano
factory will employ 800 men. A number
of worknen formerly employed at Dodge
vile will come here
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
MRS. BATCHADER DEAD.
Mother of Mrs. N. E. Shorey and Mrs.
P. E. McCartY Dies.

Mrs. Elizabeth Batchelder, mother of
Mrs. NJ. E. Shorey and Mrs. P F. Nc
Carty of ShOrey, died at the home of
Mrs. Shorey, yesterday morning.
The funeral will be held Saturday aft
ernoOn at the residence, at 2 O'Clock.
The burial will be at the Topeka ceme-
terry. Death was due to neuralgia of
the heart. The deceased was rs years
of age.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-12
4 GREWsoMR FIND.
Human Skull Hanging to an Ashbox
Identified.

Findlay, Ohio, Aug 12-While clean
ing the engine of a passenger train
which arrived here at 10:15 last night a
human skull was found hanging to the
ashbox. A search was instituted, and
two miles from the city a mans body
was found fearfully mutilated. The re-
mains were identified as those of Gin
ton Farmer of Mount Blanchard. 1t
is said that he went to sleep on the
track