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The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17

Spaniards Send Out Derelict
Full of Old Iron.

Key West, Fla, May 1.-THE United
States cruiser Wilmington, Commander
c. c. Todd, when about 80 miles east of
Havana yesterday, fired four shells in
to a Spanish trap in the shape of
derelict, sinking it and thus doing away
with another piece of Spanish trickery.
The commander of the Wilmington
had been warned by dispatch boats
that some dangerous wreckage was
drifting about the spot mentioned and
the cruiser steamed in that direction to
investigate the reports. An old Span
ish schooner with her deck loaded to
the rails with rusty iron, car wheels,
etc, closely packed together was found
floating in the track of torpedo boats
and dispatch boats. The iron laden
schooner had evidently been sent out of
Havana harbor in the hope that a tor
pedo boat or small craft of the block
aiding force would crash into it and be
so damaged as to cause her to sink.
AS wires were noticed around the iron
rails on the schooner Commander Todd
believed the Spanish trap might also
contain explosives, and therefore lay
ing off a considerable distance from her
his guns promptly sent her to the bot
tom.
Another commission from Gen. Gomez
the insurgent commander-in-chie ar
rived at Key West today.
Mr. John F. iowa, the former United
states vice consul at Sagua la Grande,
who was landed by an American gun
boat on the coast of Cuba, about
ten days ago was picked up yesterday
afternoon after an exciting experience
with Spanish gunboat, which the
American gunboat chased into her har-
Dor. Mr.. iowa succeeded in reaching
the camp of Gen. Gomez and has
brought back dispatches from the lat
ter to Commodore Watson. He reports
that Gen. Gomez and the several thous-
and troops with him are in the best of
spirits and hopeful of a speedy ending
of the present situation. Mr.. Jova also
reports that Spanish troops are moving
westward keeping in the cities. He
made part of the journey along the
coast in a small boat and was being
chased by a Spanish gunboat when the
American gunboat hove in sight. The
Spaniard though several miles off, fired
number of shots at the American ves-
sci. The latter proceeded to pick up
Mr.. Jova and two companions of the
former consul and then chased the
Spanish gunboat which promptly scud-
ded for safety into port.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
WITH MILITARY HoNoRs
The Remains of Ensign Bagley Were
Laid to Rest

Raleigh, N. C., May 1.-THE United
states and North Carolina paid noble
tribute to the memory of the gallant en-
sign. Worth Bagley, the first officer
killed in the war with SPAIN Nothing
20 approach the funeral pageant was
ever seen here. The love of all classes
of people for the dead officer was shown
IN the stream of callers and wealth of
noral tributes. The latter came from
near and far. and it was significant that
most of them were red. white and blue
On the casket were the dead officers
chapeau and sword.
Inc body remained at house until $50
IN the afternoon when it was taken to
me capital and placed in the rotunda.
a steady stream of people flowed by for
JWo hours- The face was not exposed
II had been reported it was disfgured
@ oy the explosion of the SHE'LL but this
"1S T inaccurate. The face wore a smile
me casket was removed from the ro-
I9Hqa at O'Clock and placed in front
VI o1 lne statue of Washington where the
eSIAerclses were held in the presence of
naoIio raae Iianily and the city clergy and 10000
People, including all the United States.
state and city officials. military vater'
'-S' eaoets and school children. Col
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
$4,000 IN DUST
Comes in From Dawson-$25, 100000
to Follow.

Seattle. Wn., May III c. Wilson OF
this city and James Wesley of Tacoma
arrived here from Dawson City, bring
ing with them 800 letters and $4,000 in
gold dust.
Mr.. Wilson states that the report that
W. c. Galtes, or saltwater Bill" and
three other persons were drowned, is
not true.
He met them three days after news
was brought of their death. A boat
was wrecked at Thirty Mile and all
passengers were drowned. 1t was not
known how many passengers the boat
contained.
Mr.. Wilson estimates the amount Of
gold that will be brought down from
ST. Michael on the first steamer at SIS
600 900. The bulk of it viii be owned
Donald will alone have nearly $3,000,OOO.
The news of the Spanish war had not
reached Dawson when Wilson and Wes-
ley left.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
MUST PAY FOR BEER
Whether It Be Contraband or Not

Des Moines. Ia, May 17-Judge Wool
son of the United States circuit court
has rendered an important decision
on the Iowa prohibition law. The case
was that of the Columbia Brewing COM
pany of st. Louis VS.. Van Vleet.
The defendant resides at Pella, Ia
and was engaged in the sale of beer
contrary to law. The action was on
note given for the beer. The defend
ant set up the plea that the note was
uncollectable because the sale was il
legal under the Iowa law. He also fled
a counter claim for $50 600 for money
paid plaintiff for beer, in addition to the
amount of the note.
Judge Woolson ruled that the note
given by the defendant in Iowa for
beer purchased of plaintiff in Missouri
was valid, and further that if the mon
ey paid by defendant for beer ordered
by him of plaintiff in Missouri could not
be recovered back. A verdict was re-
turned against the defendant Van
Vleet for $1,000.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
one1 Thomas s. Kenon was master of

CEREMONIES.
Fifteen thousand people saw the pro-
cessiOn. All business was suspended
during the exercises. The ceremonies
at the grave were brief, consisting of
the committal to the grave, prayer and
benediction, and hymn THE Seaman's s
Prayer"
AS the procession moved eleven guns
were fired by a battery and eleven were
fired at the grave, and then the two
regiments fired three volleyS. The body
was buried quite near the grave of En-
sign Bagley's grandfather, Governor
Worth.
The ceremonies were marked by deep
public feeling and the military portion
present was that proper at the burial
of q brigadier general
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
CALIFoRNIANs GO FIRST.
They Will Embark on the Pekin
] When She is Ready.

San Francisco. May 17-Considerable
work was accomplished today on the
steamer City of Pekin, which is to
transport the First regiment of Califor-
MIA volunteers to the Philippines, but
the steamer does not appear to be any
where near ready to start.
Extra bulks are being put in the YES
sci between decks and compartments
arranged for the storing of supplies. A
quantity of canned meat is being load
ed, but some of the supplies have not
arrived. The transport is being care
fully guarded and no one is allowed on
board who has no business there.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
NEAR READY.
Spain's Cadiz Fleet is Prepar-
ing to Move.
Only Waiting News From the
West Indies.
HER ACTION DEPENDS
On the Result of ManeuYering
in Western Waters.
War Vessels Supplied With Ger
man Guns and Men.

New York, May IA dispatch to
the Herald from Cadiz says: The
dock yard authorities here have an
nounced that the reserve fleet, which
would consist of the PelayO, Carlos V,
the Alfonso XIII. and the newly equip
ped cruisers, the Rapido and the Patria,
together with the torpedo boat destroy
ers Audaz and Prosperinas, will be
ready for sea in the middle of the pres
ent week.
There has been considerable difficult
ty in the matter of obtaining skilled
engineers, Spanish engineers being un-
able to obtain the proper speed out of
the torpedo catchers
The Giralda will probably accompany
the fleet as a dispatch boat.
1t is popularity surmised that the
above mentioned fleet goes to the Phil
ippines, but everything depends upon
what may happen in Havana. Were
the first Spanish fleet to take a good
position and should any misfortunes
occur to the United States warships,
the men-of-war in Cadiz would be di-
rected westward and not eastward
The Pelayo will be the flagship and
several armed transports will accompa-
ny the fleet.
London, May 1.-THE Paris cores
pOndent of the Daily Mail says: "A
number of Spanish war vessels which
were recently destitute of armament,
have been supplied with Krupp guns.
They have also been supplied with all
the necessaries, including German artil-
lerists.''
London, May 1.-THE Daily Mail
says this morning: According to the
most trustworthy information, the
Spanish cruisers Cardinal Cisneros,
Princess de Asturias and Catalonia, are
not yet ready for sea, and therefore
. cannot have arrived at Martinique"
The Times says this morning: 1T can
not be denied that Admiral Cervera has
lost prestige in visiting Curacao. He
is now most disadvanta geously placed
for any attempt at mischief on the sea-
board of the United States, and if they
ever thought of going to the Pacific, it
has been wasted time.
Our own belief is that Admiral Ger
vera's ambition is to keep his fleet in
being. Certainly, it looks as if of all
strategical moves at his disposal, this
is not the one which promises at the
best, some initial success to be dearly
paid for in any event by a subsequent
collapse"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17

| the home of Mrs. H. F. Morris at 921
| Clay street.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank P. MacLennan
went to Chicago today for a few days
visit.
Miss Lou Neely came over from
Leavenworth Monday for a short visit
Mrs e. B. Robinson of st. Louis is
and Miss Kate Adams.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
congregational church will meet We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Edwin
Knowles at 1035 Taylor street.
Mrs. S. J. Bear is going to Mexico,
Mo, next week to attend the commence
ment exercises of Hardin college. She
will be accompanied home by her
daughter Blanche who is attending
school there.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred c. Slater are the
parents of a son, born Wednesday, May
IL He has been named Lloyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Decker returned
Monday from a weeks visit in Paola-
Miss Rodgen has returned to her
home in Salina after a weeks visit
with Miss Louie Smith.
Mrs. c. B. Reed has issued invita-
tions for card party Friday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w S. McCHntock re-
turned Sunday from the south, where
they have been on their wedding trip.
The Neighborhood whist club will be
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Wallace Rynerson at 1858 Polk
street. This will be the last meeting of
the season.
Miss Jeanette Pepin entertained the
Iris club Monday evening at her home
on Polk street.
Miss Mabel Wolf, of Denver. is Wis
iting her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Otto
Miller on Taylor street.
Miss Susie Gehring of Lawrence is
visiting Miss Emma Whitmer.
The Sophomore class of the high
school gave very pleasant party Fri
day evening at the home of Miss Laura
Shean on Buchanan street.
Mr.. Frank Merrick arrived today
from Mexico to attend his brothers
wedding Wednesday evening
Mr.. Harry Shortz, of Topeka, and
Miss Minnie johnson, of this city were
married this morning at the residence,
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs w.
P. Johnson, of 110 First avenue east.
DR.. Hall officiating. The couple left i'm
mediately for Topeka where they will
make their home. The bride is well
known here and her many friends will
wish her the greatest happiness Mr.
Shortz was here during the building of
the new Santa Fe depot and made
many acquaintanceS and friends
Hutchinson News.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
SOCIAL and PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Can communications to this department
must give the full name and address Of
th2 writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions of social affairs will not be
published.l
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Baker entertained
their Bowling club very pleasantly at
progressive high five Monday evening.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Hall, Mr.. and Mrs Willard Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Zahner, Mrs. H. w.
Sharp of Denver and Mr.. Ned Hender-
son.
The prizes We're won by Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Hail. They were a pipe rack
and a pretty Dresden candIestick.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17

N. A Faus went to Kansas City this
morning.
The Union Pacific pay car came in this
Mrs Harris, who has been visiting Mrs.
n. Lehrman, returned today to her home
in Hiawatha-
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Davis of sO4 Topeka
avenue are the parents of an eight pound
son, born last evening.
Mrs. Hawn of Leavenworth, wife Of Of
Steele of Jackson street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nystrom have re-
turned from Usage City where they at
tended the Swedish conference.
Miss Katherine Glenn of Iascompton is
visiting her sister ~ Mrs. Ge0Tge Young
Mrs. Harrington and little daughter left
today for Kansas City where they VIII
make their futre home
G. w. Petro, travelling statesmen for the
Miller Shoe Co, left for a two weeks trip
to the west yesterday.
Clyde Jones, of Kansas City, who was the the
this morning for Bradford, Kansas.
Mrs A. Myers of Manhattan has been
spending several days in the city the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. Brown and of Mrs.
A F. Eby.
Mrs Charles Burke returned to her
visit to her friend Mrs. W. NJ. Costley of
1113 Van Buren, street.
Rev. Harland. pastor of the First Chris
tan church. will address the Temperance
Workers this evening at the Kansas Ave
nue. M E. church.
Mr.. Yewan of Lawrence, gardener Tor
the Union Pacific. assisted by force OF
men, has commenced work on the Union
Pacific park. Fresh gravel is being put on
the walks and other improvements made
Mrs. Bromm. who has been very i'll for
the past six weeks at the home or her son,
Mr. Clayton Bromm of 1214 Van Buren
street, died this morning about o clock.
The arrangements for the funeral nave
not yet been made.
The venerable Mrs. Rodney Paine, ia
miliarly known as ''Auntie'' to our older
citizens, has. been spending some time
among her friends this side Mrs.
Paine who is the widow of the Rev. Rod
ney Paine, minister of the North Congre-
gationaI church in years gone by, has
great desire to have her husbands life as
a pioneer minister in Kansas written up,
and in furtherance of this plan has been
canvassing this side during the winter,
collecting material and data for that pur-
pose. Her pure and spotless life of noble
self sacrifice while she lived here so many
years together with her many acts of
kindness to others. has endeared her to
all and insured her glad and loving
welcome in many homes. Her Seventy-five
years rest lightly upon her and she is as
active as though she had scarcely reach
ed three score.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
THEY CRUISE AT NIGHT.
Spanish Scout Boats Between Hayti
and Cuba

Cape Haytien, Hayti, May 1.-Two
Spanish cruisers or gunboats are max
ing their base of operations at Badiqui-
ri, Guantanamo bay. They are
known to be moving every night in the
waters between Hayti and Cuba
A Haytien schooner plying between
the Mile St. Nicholas. Jean RabeI and
Glatinigua, reports through an agent of
the Cuban insurgents at Port De Paix
having met Spanish vessels several
times during the past few weeks The
Spaniards are supposed to hide in the
Cuban ports during the day and go out
cruising at night.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
STARTS WITH AN IF
Spanish Philippine Expedition Re
ported About to Move.

New York, May ia dispatch to the
World from Gibraltar says:
A Spanish fleet was to leave Cadiz to-
day, telegram from Madrid Just re-
ceived here reports, bound for the Phil
1ppine islands The expedition, which
is said to consist of troops and warships
both, will go by way of the Suez canal
Its object is to raise the blockade by
Admiral Dewey's ships, if possible and
TO recover possession of the islands. If
that cannot be accomplished, troops will
be landed for the purpose of enabling
Manila to try to hold out against cap
ture until the hoped for Intervention by
Europe may restore the island to Spain
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
The Occidental Whist Club.

The Occidental whist club met Sat
urday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
W. Van VaIkenhurg at the Copeland.
This was the last meeting of the
season and the record showed that Mrs.
Foss held the highest score for the la
dies, and Judge Keeler, the gentleman'S s
highest score
The guests were pleasantly surprised
by Mrs. J. c. Gordon and Mrs. Over
holt, who had prepared an elegant
luncheon which was served at the
close of the games.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mr.. W. NJ. Fortescue arrived Sunday
from Los Angeles to visit his daughter
Mrs. George F. Sharitt.
Miss Anna Hutchinson of Garnett is
the guest of Miss TriSsa Greenwood.
Miss Helen Moon has returned from
a short visit in ottawa and Lawrence.
The ladies of the Central Congrega-
tional church kindergarten will give a
thimble party Thursday afternoon at
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
REMEMBER THE MAINE
To Be Stamped on $4,000 Pounds
of Hard Tack.

St Louis, May 17.-Capt. Duval of
the United States commissary depart
ment has made a contract with local
bakeries for $4,000 pounds of army
crackers. This is equivalent to 10000
barrels of flour. On each will be print
ed the words Remember the Maine"
Besides the big contract for hard
bread Capt. Duval has let a contract in
this city for 2S, 900 gallons of vinegar.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
An Informal Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Dietrich enter
tanned three tables very delightfully."- at
cards Monday evening, complimentary
to Mrs. NJ. v. Harris of FIT. Worth
Texas.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. H
F. Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Hodson, Mr.. and Mrs.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
BEST WILL DIE.
The COncOrdia Soldier Who
Fell Off the Capitol POrticO
Can't Live.

Charles A. Best, the volunteer in the
Concordia company who fractured his
skull Monday by falling from the south
steps of the capitol building, will prob
ably die. Besides the fractured skull,
Best is seriously injured internally, and
the attending physicians express no
hope of his recovery. His home is in
Clifton.
Carl Groom, the other volunteer who
was scuff1ing with Best and also fell
from the steps, is much improved to-
day and will recover.
Horses and buggies get best care at
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
BRING SYMPATHY ALONG.
Distinguished Mexicans Touring the
United States.

HI Paso. Tex, May 17.-Don Ignacio
de La Tore son-in-law of Porfirio
Diaz, president of Mexico, passed
through this city last evening in his
priyate car He was accompanied by
fo11r pronninent statesmen of the re-
public. The party will visit Kansas
City, St Louis, Chicago, New York,
Philadelphia and New Orleans. 1t is
understood that the object of the visit
is to impress upon the people of the
United States that Mexico is in sym
pathy with this country during the
present war with Spain.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
Only One Night co Denver

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs its trains through all
these points.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17

Not how cheap but how good Is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 ard 114sVest 8th-
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17

To Cure Headache in Is Minuets.
Take DR.. Davis Anti-headache. Druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items Intended for this column should
be left at the Kjmball Ptg. Co.. before Id
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-05-17

Horses and buggies get best care at
Watson's.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-29
What is Necessary to
Obtain a Marriage
License.

A person applying for marriage
license, after the 3lst day Of this
month, must be prepared to answer,
under. oath, the following questions;
What Is the full name of the man
applying for licenSs2 -
What is his.age?
Give the month and day of his last
birthday.
Where does he reside?
Give his p. o. address.
Where was he born?
What is his occupation?
What is his fathers name?
What was his mothers maiden
name?
Has she been previously married?
What was her married name?
Has the applicant been previously
married?
Is hea widower or divorced man?
Give name in full of girl or wom-
en- to be married.
Give her age.
Give month and day of of her last
birthday.
Does she reside in this county?
Give her P. o. address.
Where was she born?
What is her occupation?
What is her fathers name?
What was her. mothers maiden
name?
Has she (the women to be married) !
been previously married?
What was her married name?
Is she widow or is she divorc ed
Has either party husband or wife
living?
Are they nearer akin than second
cousins9
Who is expected to perform the
marriage ceremony?
If either of the contracting parties
are minor, the father. if living, if :
dead, the mother or guardian must .
make the application, In case he can
not come into court he must procure !
from the court blank for marriage
have the same properly filed !
out, and signed by the parent or
guardian in the presence "t two Wit !
nesses. one of whom must come be-
FOR the court and make the application
and be prepared to answer, on oath. /
the preceding questions. and also
that he was present and saw the par
ent or guardian sign the said consent
or heard him acknowledge that he !
gave his CONSENT to said marriage
contract.
The law is strict in the matter of
granting marriage license. and Sc
we're penalty IS attached If the Pro-
bate Judge issue license In any o..ar
way than the above indicated. In
view of this. We insist that parties
applying for license be prepared to
comply with the reqnirments of the
law. Otherwise license cannot be
granted. j. B. Riason,
PROBATE JUDGE.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-29
Western Home Seekers Excursion,
Popular Buckeye Route.

On December Goth. January 3rd and nth,
February eth and 2lst, March 9TH and 2lst,
April 4th and 18th, the c. H. v. i I. Ry. will
sell round trip Home Seekers Excursion
tickets at low rates to points in Arizona,
Arkansas, Colo RADIO. Idaho, Indian Territory
Iowa. Kansas. Minnesota. Northern Michi-
gan, Missouri, Nebraska. North Dokota,
New Mexico. Oklahoma,' Oregon, South
Dakota Texas Utah, Wisconsin and Wyom-
ing Tickets will be good 2i days for return
passage and liberal stop overs eDroute viii
unlimited advantages TO the hOmeseekers
and these excursions afford a splendid Op-
portunity TO look over the country at small
cost For full Information as to time, rates
etc call on or write Ticket Agents Z. II. v.
d T. Ry. or W. H. Fisher, q. P. & I. A, Co.
lumbus, Ohio.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-29
Always in the Lead.

The Christmas number of The
Pittsburg Sunday Post" issued last
Sunday, was the finest newspaper in
appearance and all-rouEd excellence
ever published in that city. 1t con-
sists of 80 large pages. everyone fill
ed with interesting and timely mat
ter. There were "A halitene pic
lures, 63 zinc etchlngs and over 200
columns OF reading matter. "The
Sunday Post" is certainly Pittsburg's
best newspaper.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1898-12-29
The Grip.

This aggravating disease is epi-
demic all over the country. In Co
lumbus as many as ten thousand
cases are reported. Other cities of
the country report about ten per
cent of the population affected. 1t
has not taken an extensive clutch on
Logan yet. The remedy prescribed
by the "old family doctor" is stay
in the house and take quinine.