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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
FIFTY BULLETS
Fired Into the Body of Negro
Murderer by Lynchers.

Salisbury. Nd, May 26.-Garfeld
King, a negro aged about Is, was taken
from the Jail at this place early today,
hanged to a tree and almost shot to
pieces. He was awaiting trial on the
charge of having deliberately shot Her
man Kinney, a white boy about the
same age as the negro. The shooting
was done on Saturday night last and
Kinney died yesterday.
Last night about o'clock about 200
men from the neighborhood in which
kinney's parents lived, rode into town
and demanded the keys to the Jail
which Sheriff Dashiel refused to sur
render
The lynchers then broke the Jail door
down, forced open the cell in which
King was confined, and dragged him
out with the negro, all the while fight
ing desperately and pleading for mercy.
A light clothes line was tied about his
neck, thrown over a limb and the un-
fortunate boy was strung up. The rope
broke and he fell, seemingly uncon-
scious. After lying in this condition for
a few minutes, he regained conscious
ness and made an effort to escape. His
captorS shot him through the body and
beat and kicked him without mercy,
then placed the rope around his neck
and strung him up a second time. At
least so bullets were fired into his body,
which was left dangling in the air,
while the lyncherS dispersed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
TWO STARS WANTS MONEY.
Indian Chiefs Present a Bill to the
Great Father.

Washington, May 26.-President Nc
Kinley, according to those who were
with him during the afternoon, has re-
ceived no information today materially
changing the war situation. He has
been eagerly awaiting news from the
front.
Representative GrosvenOr of Ohio and
Representative Dingley of Maine, in
formed the president of the state of af-
fairs in congress and the prospects of
the war revenue bill and the Hawaiian
annexation resolutions. They had
nothing to say after leaving the presi-
dent, but when asked about the pro-
posed Republican caucus on Hawaii,
Gen Grosvenor said that no call for
the caucus had yet been issued and it
had not been determined what action
would be taken.
Senators Deboe and Lindsay OF Ken
lucky; Pritchard of North Carolina;
Platt of New York and Kyle of South
Dakota were among those who came
early. Practically all Of them sought
war appointments and Senator Kyle
accompanied by Capt. Crossfield of that
state brought Chief TWO Stars, T. K
Simmon and J. R. BraWn, Dakota In
dians who want an order from the
president for the payment to their ma
ton of $3.50, 900 of the principal sum to
their credit now in the United States
treasury on account of land sales. They
did not get to see the president, how
ever.
Secretary Alger said his long confer
ence with the president related alto
gether to details.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
Where the Spanish Fleet Is "Bott1ed Up"

has been strongly fortified The dis
patch adds that twelve American ships
made a demonstration off Cienfuegos
on Wednesday.
A dispatch received here from Manila
by way of Hong Kong says a hundred
Spanish soldiers evacuated Corregidor
island at the entrance of Manila bay
on May 16, because they were without
ammunition.
a rebellion of grave dimensions, the
dispatch adds, has broken out in the
province of Panagasinan, where the in
surgents are pillaging houses and mas
sacring the Spaniards.
Rear Admiral Dewey, it is announced
from the same forces, has ordered that
another attempt be made to land with
the view of furnishing arms to the in
surgents.
In the province of Zambale, the Span
iards assert the insurgent Philippine
chief MatabalO, who refused to submit
with the others in December last has
come in with his followers and has
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
WILLCALL TOMORROW
Governor Leedy Will Call For Kansas
1900 More Men.

Congressman Jerry Simpson last night
telegraphed Gov. Leedy from Washing
ton for authority to raise a regiment of
volunteers. While he says nothing
about an appointment in his telegram,
the natural inference is that Congress
man Simpson wants a commission as
colonel Gov Leedy has been absent
from the city for the past week. but is
expected to return to this city this af-
ternoOn.
Private Secretary James Lewis has
wired Secretary AIger for information
as to Kansas quota of volunteers on
the second call, and in the meantime is
arranging details for the governors )
proclamation If Governor Leedy re-
turns this afternoon and Secretary AL
ger is heard from, there is nothing to
prevent the issuance of the governors
proclamation tomorrow.
1t is probable that a number or
changes will be made in the recruiting
stations under the second proclamation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
THAT is THE PROGRAM
Which is Proposed by Concert
of the Powers.
Otherwise They Will Intervene
With a War Fleet.
Germany and Italy Are Still
Standing Out.

London, May 26.-The Star claims to
have information that the French min
ister for foreign affairs, NJ. Hantoaux
is making great efforts to stop the
Spanish-American war. 1t says that
Russia, Austria and France are endeav-
oring to induce Germany and Italy to
join in a representation to President
Mckinley declaring that the powers
will induce Spain to grant the inde-
pendence of Cuba
Should America refuse Intervention,
it is further alleged, the powers men,
toned would send a fleet to put Cuba
under international rule, as was done
in the island of Crete until the with
drawal of the Spanish forces and the
constitution of a regular local govern
ment- 1t is further said that these
powers would justify Intervention on
the ground that the war threatens the
general peace of Europe.
The Pail Mall Gazette says that all
the talk of assistance from Europe is
moonshine. Neither France, nor any
other power is likely to burn it's fing-
ers with the Spanish chestnut. Sensr
Castillo (the Spanish ambassador to
France) most probably has a good deal
to do in Paris but it is of a financial
nature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
LOOKING AHEAD.
Allotment of Troops to Various Por-
tions of Spanish Territory.

Washington. May 26.-The division of the
aggregate force of the army determined
upon is practically as follows:
Philippine occupation, 5000
Porto Rican occupati ton, 5000.
Reserve and home defenses, 125. .O00
The eStima tie for the Cuban army of in
vasion was based on the conviction which
Is now common to all authorities, both
CIV, Glnll ana NON d1llltary ia IN Wasnlngton tnat Or
area of territory without the presence
100 regiments and that little or no reliance
can be placed on the capacity of Cubans
or two.
As regards Porto Rico, it is not believed
that the inhabitants will be able to main
tam a government OF their own in less
than generation, and practically the
same conclusion is reached regarding the
Philippine islanders. The necessity for
125,0o0 men under arms at home, at any
rate until some time after permanent
well as the necessity for relieving volun-
teers after a brief tour of duty in the
tropics, and providing prompt reinforce
ments should any of the conditions have
been underestimated.
Tampa last night, but delayed his depart
ure until Saturday night, the president de-
string to have the benefit of his advice in
the meantime. 1t is understood. how
ever, that the presence of General Miles
at Tampa is not essential to the departure
of troops from that point, although in
case an invasion of either Cuba or Porto
Rico is begun this week General Miles in
tends to hurry after the expedition in a
fast warship which the navy will place at
his disposal.
Rumors are especially persistent that
active military operations in the West In
dies will begin before June l. and specu-
lation seems equally divided on the
chances of an invasion directed against
Cuba or against Porto Rico. 1t is said
to be the desire of the government to
strike a blow at Spanish obstinacy by
Immediately SeiZing and occupying Porto
Rico, an island whose climate is far more
healthful than that of Cuba, and whose
value for purposes of indemnifica ton at
the close of the is seIf-apparent
With the aid of a part of Admiral Samp-
sons fleet it is thought that San Juan
could easily be taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
TWICE THROUGH THE TROPICS
Captain of the Oregon Tells of His
Long Trip.

Key west, May 26.-1O:So a. m-Captain
Chase Clarke and other officers of the
Oregon came ashore at 10 O'Clock and re-
ported all well on board and the ship in
good condition.
The Oregon left San Francisco on March
10, arrived at Callao on April 4, left there
on April and passed Sandy Point April
q, arriving at Rio Janeiro on April So
The battleship reached Bahia on May s
and touched at Barbados on May 1S- At
the latter place the warshjp was quaran-
tined, but she was only detained one day.
The battleShip arrived off Jupiter light
on May "a and then communica ted with
Washington The Oregon picked up the
cruiser Marietta and the dynamite cruiser
Nictheroy between Rio Janeiro and Bahia,
but she parted company with them after
a few hundred miles. Captain Clark said
that the Oregon had suffered much from
the heat in passing twice through the
tropics.
''AI the way along" he added, 1--WE
were wondering where the Spaniards were
and We never ascertained that fact until
we reached here
do you know now?" Captain Clark was
asked.
Wen he replied. 'I imagine we can
make very accurate guess
The Oregon will remain here for orders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
TRIBUTE TO GLADSTONE
10000 People Had Viewed the
Remains Up To Noon.

London, May 26.-Impressive scenes have
been witnessed since 9 o'clock this morn
ing, when the arrivals commenced of
those anxious to view the remains of Mr..
Gladstone. The line formed was contin-
ually augmented by all classes of people,
from peers, cabinet ministers. members
of the house of commons. military and
naval officers and clergymen, to coster
mongers old and young, until a o clock,
when the doors were opened, the process
sion commenced to stream past the cata-
falque. The latter had lighted candles at
each corner and a large gilt cross at its
head.
BY 10 o'clock it was computed that 100
persons to the minute were passing the
body and at noon over 10000 people had
already taken a glance at the remains of
the great statesman.
Sir VIM. Vernon Harcourt. the liberal
leader in the house of commons, who ar
rived at noon, was greatly moved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26

an officer expressed it today, 1.-The cork
is in the bottle" and it is practically
impossible for the fleet to make an exit
from the harbor day or night
1t is felt that this condition of the
Spanish feet is not only important
from the present strategic standpoint,
but of momentous concern to the entire
future of the war, as the Gripping of
this most effective naval force that
Spain possesses, will leave her such
scant naval resources as to make a pro-
Iongation of the war impossible That
Admiral Cervera went to Santiago and
is there, continues to be the view taken
by the navy department. At the same
time it can now be stated that not
word has been received from either Ad-
miraI Sampson or Commodore Schley
in official confirmation of the existence
OF this trap. 1t rests now, as it did two
days ago, on a semi-official report COM
ing to the navy department from a
source believed to be reliable. 1t was
not a naval source, nor one connected
with the state department, neither did
it come from press advices. 1t was
from the parties having relations with
the navy department and in a position
to be accurately advised
The naval authorities were extremely
anxious to secure an official confrma-
ton from one of the American COM
manders and had this been received it
would have been made public at once.
But lacking this, the department gave
to the public all it felt warranted in
giving from the facts, namely: an ex-
preston of belief that the Spanish fleet
was in Santiago harbor. This has been
reinforced by the negative fact that the
fleet has been seen at no other point
Still the word from Sampson and
Schley is being most anxiously awaited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26

formation can be obtained as to their
nationality, their exact number or
their purpose Their presence caused
much excitement. No one knows where
they have gone.
For several days the military signal
stations in this neighborhood have re-
ported strange vessel off the coast.
She has been carrying on unusual man
euvers, quite beyond the conception of
the signal officers, who are at loss to
place the stranger.
It is possible that all these vessels be-
long to the patrol fleet of Commodore
Howell, who is undoubtedly keeping a
sharp lookout all along the northeast
coast for Spanish vessels. 1t is not
credited that any Spanish warships are
in these waters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
ALL ABOUT A WOMAN.
a Pistol Duel Results in the Death of
Both Parties.

st. Louis. Mo-, May ga come1y
young woman named Miss Emma Wal
ters, stenographer for the Pullman
Palace Car company in this city, was
the cause of pistol duel tonight which
resulted in the death of DR.. John G..
Ferguson, a prominent dentist, and
William NJ. Smith, a switchman on the
Missouri Pacific road.
Dr. Ferguson was calling on Miss
Walters, who roomed on Adams street
They were sitting out In front of the
house when Smith, who lived next door,
came out.
Ferguson Immediately demanded an
apology of Smith for alleged derogatory
remarks made recently about Miss Wal
ters. Words followed and both drew
revolvers and began shooting. Fergu-
son was shot through the heart and
died in his tracks. Smith lived two
hours. The woman Immediately disap-
peared and officers are searching for
her.
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made submission to Captain General

made submission to Captain General
August.
Ship captains at Manila, it is said,
have been informed by the captain gen.
revolted and that the natives are en-
gagged in all kinds of violence and dep
relations.
Confirmation has been obtained here
in a dispatch from the island of Mar
Unique, French West Indies of the de-
parture of the Spanish torpedo gJnboat
Terror from Fort de France after repair
ing there. The postoffice here has au-
thorized the dispatch of letters to Cuba
and the Philippine islands by French
mail boats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
OUTBREAK In SPAIN
Is Considered Certain to Follow
Defeat of CerVera's Fleet.

London, May 26-There are renewed
sinister predictions of an impending rev.
olution in Spain contained in a special
dispatch from Madrid today. Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria is said to have
strongly advised the queen regent to pre-
pare to fly, and her mother, who is now
in Madrid, is reported to have given her
the same advice. but it is added. the
queen regent is determined to remain.
Continuing, the dispatch says: The de-
feat of the Spanish fleet, which the best
informed people regard as only a question
of a few days, is bound to precipitate an
outbreak
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
WON'T ASK COLONELCY.
Major Hudson Still Believes a
Brigadier Generalship
in Sight.

Maj. J. K. Hudson will not ask Gov.
Leedy for an appointment as colonel of
a Kansas regiment under the second
call. He says he is confident of being
named as one of the brigadier generals
by President Mckinley.
Senator Baker and Congressman
Curtis had conference with the presi-
dent a week ago today" said Major
them that he would make no appoint
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
POTTAWATOMIELANDS

Washington, May 26.-The house to-
day passed a bill providing for the sale
of unalloted lands of the Pottawatomie
and Kfckapoo Indians in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
A COUP De MAIN.
Great Britain Will Strengthen
Her Position
At Gibraltar as a PrecautiOn-
airy Measure.
A MOVE ON TANGIER,
Spain's Woes Are Increasing
With Rapidity.
All the Caroline Islands Have
ReYOlted.

Madrid, May 26.-The Correo suggests
that the visit of Mr.. George J. Goschen,
the first lord of the British admiralty
to Gibraltar, is connected with a coup
de main, against Tangier with the OBJ
ject of strengthening Great Britain's
position in the straits of Gibraltar.
a dispatch to the Herald from Ha-
vana says Cardenas, near Matanzas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
YELLOW FEVER.
1t is Brought to New York on
Board a Steamer.

New York, May 26.-The Red Cross
line steamer Sobrlenz which arrived
yesterday afternoon from Manos Para
and Barbados is detained at quaran-
tine for disinfection, one of her crew
having died during the voyage from
yellow fever Another of the crew was
removed to Swinburne island hospital
this morning suffering from fever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
SURE THEY SAW THEM
Strange Men of War Have Been
About Cape Breton

New York, May ga special to the
Press from Halifax, N. s., says:
Investigation leaves no doubt that a
number of strange men of war have
been seen off the coast of Cape Breton
The report of the sighting of a fleet of
strange vessels was sent out from
there several days ago, and it was at
first discredited here, but subsequent
careful inquiries develop the fact that
they were seen, and that they must
have been Warships. However, no in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
THE SOUTH Is SLOW.
The First Mississippi Has Just Been
Mustered In.

Jackson, Miss, May 26.-The officers
and men composing the first Mississip-
pi volunteers have been mustered into
the service of the United States, and
Col. C. NJ. Gown has notified the Secre-
tary of war of the regiments readiness
for duty. The adjutant general has is
sued orders to the companies compos-
ing the Second regiment to mobilize at
Jackson at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26

ments until all the troops asked for on
the first call were mustered in. He COM
plimented my Endorsements, and said
that he was favOrably impressed with
my application. Under the second call
there will be 35 more brigadiers needed,
and there will certainly be one appoint
ed from Kansas. Consequently 1 am
more confident than ever of the ap-
pOintment.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
CUT ATLANTIC CABLE.

Madrid, May 26.-The newspapers
here continue to urge the cutting of the
American cable connections across the
Atlantic if the Cuban cables are sever
ed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
HORNET COMES IN.

Key West, May 26.-The United States
gunboat Hornet came in from the
blockade this morning. She reported
every thing quiet along the line Of the
blockade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
OREGON AT KEY WEST.

Key West, Fla, May 26.-The United
States battleship Oregon arrived here
today from Jupiter and is now at anch-
or at Sand Key light.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
BIG STEAMER ASHORE.
She is Reported to Have the
Appearance of a Warship.

St. Johns. n. F., May 26--An un-
known steamer is ashore 80 miles south
of this port and is likely to be a total
wreck.
The British steamer Coban, Captain
Frazer. trading between St. Johns and
Montreal, which arrived here this morn
ing, reported that the steamer ashore
is painted a lead color, has yellow
smokestack, and, it is added, looks like
a WarShip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
STILL THERE,
Cervera Remains Shut Up in
the Santiago HarbOr.
News is Officially Confirmed
From Madrid.
SCHLEY AND SAMPSON.
Both American SquadrOns Are
Waiting Outside.
The Spanish Admiral Must
Fight or Starve.

London, May 2s.-A special from Mad
rid says:
Official dispatches from Cuba confirm
the report that Admiral Sampson and
Commodore Schley, with the combined
squadrons are now in front of Santiago
de Cuba, blockading Admiral Cervera-
Ministers consider that Santiago pos
sesses sufficient defense to render null
and void any aggressive action the en-
emy may take. The position of the
American squadron will cause the gov
ernment to take immediate action
though it is unknown as yet what this
action will be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
Large Enameled Kettles Free.

Just the size for canning fruit & and
8 quartz. Will give them one day only,
Saturday, this week. Do not fail to pro-
cure one. The regular retail price is
from 45 to 60c. The u. p. Tea Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
POLO'S ATTACHE.
Lieut. Sobral is the Suspect Arrested
on the Panama

New York, May ga special from
Key West says that the man arrested
on board the steamer Panama, on sus-
picion of being a Spanish spy, is Lieut.
Sobral. formerly naval attache of the
Spanish legation at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-26
Populists Offer to Fuse.

FOpuIlStS Ouer 60 Z use.
Raleigh, y. C, May 26.-The Democratic
state convention met here today. The at
tendance was large and representative.
The POpulists have offered a proposition
looking to fusion.
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Weather Indications
Chicago, May 26.-For Kansas: Show
ers and cooler tonight; Friday partly
cloudy; variable winds
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53 DROWNED
By the Sinking of the Steam
ship Mecca.

Calcutta, May 26.-Further particulars
regarding the disastrous collision on Tues
day night between the British Steam Nav
igation company's steamer Mecca and her
sister ship the Lindula, show that the for
mer had 300 persons on board. Her pas
sengers were mostly Asiatics. The Mecca
was towing the Lindula, which was disa-
bled, when the haWSer parted and the two
steamers crashed together. The Mecca
sank and her captain and % others were
drowned. The Lindula brought the sur
vivors to this port.
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Key west, Fla. May 26-The roova-
ments of the American war vessels IN
der the three squadron commanders
peyond the generally accepted fact that
commodore Schley's squadron is now
In the vicinity of Santiago de Cuba at
the eastern end of the island. while the
blockading squadron under Commo5ora
Watson is thought to be cruising aIong
the northern and western coast of the
island, are now shrouded with only
snSht uncertainty. The compOsitio1
OF three squadrons has been changed
Out the exact complement and names
OF the ships under each command is not
permitted for strategic reasons to he
telegraphed.
concerning the statement made that
Admiral Cervera's ships are bottled m
AT Santiago de Cuba, it has been ac
cepted that Commodore Schlev couId
maintain the blockade of the harbor
there and annihiIate the Spanish fleet
II it is found outside. The fact that
commodore Schley is now thought to
De outside of Santiago de Cuba. has
gwen free rein to Rear Admiral Samp-
son,whO is known to be in the Bahama
ciahheL His known purpose was to
intercept the Spanish fleet if it at
tempted to reach Havana
win Commodore SchIey at Santiago
oe CUBA, Rear Admiral Sampson would
De IN the position to proceed eastward
anu erect junction of the two power
iu1 squadrons, or return to Havana. to
resume operations in that vicinity. 1t
- now accepted as a fact that Com
-iOuore Schley is to be permitted to
WIN Out the problem off Santiago
"ashlngton. May 26@The naval au-
tHofltles have advanced another stage
N thelr calculations on the status of
ADMIRAL Cervera's fleet at Santiago de
Cuna- They not only have good rea-
son to believe that he is bottled. but as