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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25

bishop Feehan and including nearly
every well known man of that faith in
Chicago. John J. Delaney of New
York was delivering an address under
the auspices of the Knights of Column
bus, of which organization he is the
chief executive While the speaker was
eIoquently telling what America had
done for people of Catholic faith and
what they had done for her, he paused
a. moment and said: Need I add that
if any crisis in the life of this nation to-
morrow, let the occasion how it may,
you may be sure that the Catholics Of
the United States will drain every Elm
in their bodies to attest their devotion
to the stars and stripes"
The applause that followed was in
Simultaneous and vigorous, far beyond
anything previously heard during the
proc eedings. 1t was several moments
before the cheering subsidized and the
speaker could proceed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
CONGRESS TO SEE IT MONDAY.
Senator Davis Says the Maine Re
port VIII Reach the Senate at Once

Senator Davis Says the Maine Re
port viii Reach the Senate at Once
Washington. March Ex-senator Da-
Wis said it was his understanding that
the Maine report would be sent to con-
gress next Monday but it's transmission
might be delayed until Tuesday As to
the disposition to be made of it by the
senate he said that in all probability
after the reading of the letter or mes
sage Of transmittal it will be referred to
the committee on foreign relations and
ordered to be printed. Any senator,
however. might demand the reading of
the report in the senate and if it should
prove to be not too long that course
might be pursued on account of intense
interest Of its contents He was de
cidedly of the opinion that there would
be no debate upon it until it had been
considered by the foreign relations
committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25

England states and of New York in
manning the old single turreted mont
tors recently called into service.
The naval militia of Massachusetts
has said it could furnish officers and
men Immediately for the manning Of
the monitors intended for New Eng
land points. At noon word was re-
ceived from New York that 1t would
furnish officers and men to man the
monitors.
The first order in this connection was
issued today when Commander Strong
was ordered to take command of the
monitor Nahant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
ROCK ISLAND WINS.
Union Pacific Gives Up It's Fight to
Garry All the Mail.

The fight between the Rock Island
and Union Pacific for the transpOrta-
ton of United States mail from Kansas
City to points in Colorado and the west
has been settled.
Yesterday General Manager DicIin-
son of the Union Pacific left Omaha for
chicago to consult with the officials of
the Rock Island and to effect a compro-
mise
The compromise was agreed upon and
the Rock Island will handle the mails
they have been fighting for which are
the mails for central and southern Col
Orado, Utah and Arizona. The Union
Pacific will handle the mails for Den
yer and northern points The Rock Is
land flyer will leave Kansas City 10
minutes behind the Union Pacific. and
will reach Denver 10 minutes behind
the Union Pacific.
This is the way the trains were run
ming before the race commenced for
the mails. The time between Kansas
City and Denver will be Il hours and
20 minutes, and between Kansas Citv
and Colorado Springs 16 hours and So
minutes.
Heretofore the Union Pacific has had
all the mails and the Rock Island has
cOntended that they should have the
part they now handle.
The compromise effected is a victory
for the Rock Island as the Union Paci-
fic was the one to ask that it be made
and agreed to the terms of the rival
road. Assistant General Manager w.
I. Allen, who has been conducting the
fight from his private car in the Rock
Island yards in Topeka. will leave to-
morrow morning for Chicago after ad-
justing the time card to meet the time
of the flyer as now agreed upon. As
sistant General superintendent Stilwell
who has been assisting Mr.. Allen, will
leave for Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
WHAT MASON WOULD DO
He Would Never Allow That Spanish
FIotiIla to Reach Cuba.

Washington, March Ex-senator Ma
son of Illinois was one of the first to
learn that the Spanish torpedo f1otilla
has left the Canaries. Later, when ask
ed what he thought of this action by
Spain, he said:
TT means that they are coming to
this side either to fight the insurgents
or to fight US. The insurgents are in
the mountains and the torpedo boats
will hardly be used to fight them unless
they succeed in putting wings on them.
That seems to narrow down the pur-
pose of their coming. I do not know
what the naval authorities intend to do
about this movement, but if 1 had my
way, that torpedo f1Otilla would turn
back if it took every ship in the United
States navy to stop them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
WAS A SUBMARINE MINE.
Board of Inquiry Makes Such a Re
port of the Maine Explosion.

Washington, March 25.-The board of
inquiry into the loss of the Maine finds
that the explosion which destroyed the
Maine was from the outside and does
not fix the responsibility for the disas-
ter It does not express an opinion as to
the character of the explosion but the
testimony goes to show that it was a
powerful submarine explosive. the ex-
act character of which is not deter
mined by the testimony though the be-
lief is expressed that it was what is
known as a floating submarine mine"
There was two explosions, the board
finds.
The first was from the outside and
that set off one Of the smaller maya
zines.
Washington, March 25.-One of the
highest officials in the service of the
government said definitely today that
the report of the Maine court of inqui-
ry shows that the explosion was due
to external causes.
Secretary Long did not return to the
navy department after delivering the
report, but was with the president CON
tinuously up to the assembling of the
cabinet. Neither did Commander Mar
tx return to the navy department. and
II was understood that he also remained
with the president and secretary of the
navy with a view to answering any
verbal inquiries which might arise dur
ing the cabinet conference
Mr. Long asked Commander Mark to
accompany him to the White House.
and the report was formally delivered
TO the president.
In answer to inquiries it was stated
that after the report had been careful
" read over in the presence of all che
members of the cabinet, a general dis
cussion followed, of its principal fea-
lures. Lieutenant Commander Mark
was called in and in answer to queries
explained some matters not fully cover
ed by the report. Further than this no
given by any cabinet officer as to the
contents of the report, until it is trans
mltted to congress next Monday.
Washington, March 25.-The board of
inquiry into the loss of the Maine finds
that the explosion which destroyed the
Maine was from the outside and does
not fix the responsibility for the disas-
ter It does not express an opinion as
to the character of the explosive but
the testimony goes to show that it was
a powerful submarine mine. the exact
character of whichis not determined by
testimony though the belief was ex-
pressed that it was what is known as
HoaunS submarine mine. There were
two explosions, the board finds The
first was from the outside and that set
on one of the smaller magazines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
NOT SCHENKS PLAN.
He Says He Did Not Treat the
Countess of Warwick.

Vienna, March 25.-The correspondent
saw DR.. Schenk, who claims to have
mastered the secret of sex selection, and
asked him whether the Countess of
Warwick had been under his treatment
DR.. Schenk answered:
I don't know who the Countess of
Warwick is. 1 never heard her name
before
the British aristocracy?'' was asked.
No" he said, Il have never treated
any one out of Austria
DR.. Schenk then volunteered this
statement:
I am now engaged on a case which
If it succeeds, will create a sensation. -
He would not, of course, mention any
names
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
SWELLING THE FLEET.
A Large Number of Tugs and Yachts
Inspected by Officials.

New York. March 25;-The board for
the inspection of vessels for use by the
navy has inspected several steel tugs
owned by the Standard Oil company,
the Mallory line, and the Clyde line. If
these boats meet the requirements Of
the board their purchase by the govern
ment will be recommended and they
will be chartered at once.
Lieutenant Commander Kelly, accom-
panied by Chief Engineer Dixon and
Naval Instructor Tawresey, are in
Philadelphia examining vessels that are
nearing completion in the Roach ship
building yards.
Lieutenant Commander Sargent said
today he had no information of the
purchase by the government of the
Cromwell liner Creole. which it was ru-
mored had been sold. The Cromwell
line officials also denied that they had
sold the vessel
The government has authorized the
transfer of the steam tug Hudson ply
ing between Governors island and the
city of Key West.
According to the secretary of the
board, John Jacob Astor's yacht Nour-
mahal, at anchor off Liberty island
was inspected by the boards examin-
ers. Another boat which underwent
TContinI.ed on Fourth Page
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
IN THREE DAYS
Boston Harbor Will Be Safe From
Harm by an Enemy.

Boston, March 25.-Within three days
the harbOr of Boston will be perfectly
safe from the invasion of vessels at
tached to any hostile fleet which may
succeed in passing the formidable guns
at Fort Warren and Long Island Head.
Col Woodruff, commandant at FOIl
Warren has received instructions from
the war department at Washington to
supply Battery G, now occupying Long
Island Head, with provisions for per
iod of ten days, and at the expiration
of that time it is expected a regular
cornmissary will be stationed at the
new barracks.
Capt Mitchell of Battery G has arriv
ed at Long Island head and officially
assumed command of the company.
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Che SITUATION
Cabinet Remains in Session To-
day Until 80.
The Entire Situation is Care
fully Discussed.
HAS A SERIOUS LOOK.
Situation Critical and Trouble
Is Anticipated.
Minister WOOdfOrd Has Been
Fully Cabled.
HAS A SERIOUS LOOK.

Washington, March 25.-The after
noon cabinet session lasted until nearly
$50 o'clock The entire situation was
discussed at length. but no definite and
final conclusions on any particular
point was reached. The situation is
regarded as decidedly critical and it is
feared that there Will be great difficulty
in avoiding trouble.
Minister Woodford has been cabIed on
the subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
EFFECT ON SUMNER RESORTS.
Those Along the Seacoast Make a
New Form of Lease.

New York, March 25.-The Herald
prints the following:
Seaside summer resorts, as a rule
have only been slightly affected by the
talk Of war between the United States
and Spain. Along the Jersey coast the
hotel men and real estate agents re-
port applications for the coming season
in some cases exceeding in volume
those of last year.
War clauses, cancelling leases in case
of hOstilities, are insisted upon by some
cottagers, and in Atlantic Highlands
the timid talk of the effect of a bonn
bardment of Sandy Hook.
Depression is felt along the Connect
cut shore, which is attributed in some
measure to the uncertainty.
Interior resorts are expecting to reap
profits from fugittves from the coast
in the event of war.
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orders issued today. The effect of this
six months leave is practically to close
Admiral Sicard's active service in the
navy. He retires under the age limit of
81 years on September 80 next, which is
just six months and six days from the
beginning of his leave. This will give
him only six days of active service
when his leave expires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
IT HELPS SPAIN.
Criticism of the System of Assisting
Starving Cubans.

New York, March 25.-Horatio s.
Ribbons, consul of the Cuban junta. says
in regard to the sending of supplies to
Cuba:
1.-THE sending of relief supplies to Gu
ba is not so much Intervention as as
sistance to the Spanish government. It
enables Spain to spend for munitions OF
war to fight the Cubans and possibly
the United States money which human-
ity dictates should go to the ameliora-
ton of the condition of the reconcentra-
dos.
so long as we feed the reconcentra-
dos, they will be held as such by Spain.
We must feed them or Spain Will starVe
them, or else we must intervene"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
CAPT. SAMPSON IN COMMAND
Will Have Charge of the North
American Squadron-Admiral
Sigard's Retirement

Washington, March 25.-An order is
sued by the navy department today
carries out the announcement of Sec
rotary Long yesterday that Captain
Sampson would command the North
Atlantic squadron.
Admiral Sicard was detached from
command of the North Atlantic squad
ron and allowed six months leave by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
FOR THE HOSPITAL.

Large Supplies of Surgical Instru-
ments and Medicine Purchased.
New York, March 25.-Large orders
have been placed in this city by the sur
geon generals department for surgical
instruments and supplies including am
putating tools, lint, bullet probes, lit
ters, tourniquets and antiseptic liga-
lures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
SECURES TIE HERM1oNE.
Government Purchases a Large and
Able Craft at Boston.

Boston, March 25.-It was reported
last night that the government had in
cluded the yacht HermiOne owned by
the Henry L. Pierce estate, among those
purchased for the auxiliary fleet.
The HermiOne is one of the largest
steam yachts in eastern waters, besides
being a fast and able craft.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
FIFTY COWBOYS
Offer to Equip Themselves for the
War.

Cheyenne, Wyo., March Ex-Governor
Richards has received an offer from
cowboy, to raise within ten days notice
a company of so rough riders and ex-
pert shots for service in the event of
war.
The men will furnish their own
mounts and equipment The offer will
be accepted if war should ensue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
THE FINAL TEST
Of the Submarine War Engine HoI-
land to Be Made at Washington.

New York March 25.-The sIbnarine
boat Holland will be taken to Washing
ton next for a test before officials The
test will be seepd, submarine and gun
service. The boat will go TO Washing
ton through the canals. The gun tests
and probably the last submarine ma
nOeuvers the boat will make here will
be made tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
SAILED FOR KEY WEST.
The Tug Leyden Has a Cargo of Coal
in Tow

Philadelphia, May 25-The govern
ment tug Leyden sailed from the League
island navy yard today for Key West,
having in tow the barge Edith Howes.
loaded with coal. The Leyden arrived
at the navy yard on March Is. from
Newport, with 20 Whitehead torpedos
and $500 pounds of gun cotton for the
cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
PORTSMOUTH NAVY YARD
Will Be Utilized for the Construction
of Tornado Boat DestroYers.

Portsmouth, n. H, March 25.-An eff
fort will be made to have two or three
torpedo boat destroyers built at this
navy yard where all modern facilities
and materials are now on hand.
Hundreds of mechanics are anxious
for work and the navy plant is in shape
to work 8 600 men night and day.
During the late war 1000 ton gun
boats were built and launched in 80
days and prominent citizens have urged
the navy department to have vessels
built here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
CATHOLICS ARE PATRIOTS.

Members of That Faith in Chicago
Will Stand by the Stars and Stripes.
Chicago, March 25-A stirring Incl
dent occurred last night at Central
Music hall Before a large audience of
Roman Catholics presided over by Arch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
SOCIALISTS VIEWS.
Cubans Urged to Abandon the Insur-
rectiOn.

Madrid, March 25.-At a largely at
tended meeting of the socialists here
last night, a resolution was adopted
urging Cuban WOrkmen to abandon
their instruction and exhorting Amer
lean socialists not to make common
cause with 1.-The middle class that is
merely seeking personal GAIN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
A MATTER OF BUSINESS.
French Hope That Mckinley Win
Preserve the Peace.

Paris, March 25.-The Temps testiies
to the really judicial calm with which
the American naval court Of inquiry in
to the Maine disaster has achieved it's
task" and expresses the hope that
President McKinley's wisdom will obvi-
ate conflict
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
BUYS ANOTHER TUG.
Government Secures a Vessel SO Tons
Rnrthern From a Lumber Co.

New York, March 25.-Negotiations have
been completed for the purchase by the
government of the tug Edward NJ. Tim
minis from the Mutual Lumber and Tow
ing company.
Mr. Timmins admitted that the sale had
been made, but declined to give the
amount paid. The tug built in 1889,
is of S. tons, 81 feet long with beam of
feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
sICARD's RETIREMENT
Creates Much Surprise in Naval Cir
cles at Key West

Key West, March 25.-The news that
Captain William Sampson of the Iowa
had succeeded Rear Admiral Sicard in
command Of The feet caused no end of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
BOAT NEARLY DESTROYED.
A Spanish War Engine Has Mis-
han.

Waterford March 25-The Spanish tor
pedo boat destroyer Audaz has arrived
here with her bows stove in and her stem
twisted completely around from about ten
feet from the stern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
10 PROTECT NEWPORT.

Fortifcations at Narragansett Bay to
BE strengthened by a 1O-Inch Gun.
Newport, r. L. March 25.-It is re-
ported today that preparations for the
further fortification Of Narragansett,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
SPANS THEORY.
Declares in a Report That the Explo-
sion Was Internal"

port says it is scientifically and prac>
ucally. demonstrated that the explosion
was Internal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
WAR RISKS HIGHER.
Lloyds Make an Advance in Insur-
anca BATES.

London, March 25.-L1oyds regard tn.
situation as being worse today and ar,
asking 20 g1ineas per cent on war risks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
NAVAL MILITIA UTILIZED
II Manning the Old Single rurreted
Monitors.

Washington, March 25.-The navy de-
partment has taken active steps to
utilize the naval militia Of the New
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-25
ORDERED EAST.

to the Seaboard.
Cleveland, March pa dispatch from
Erie, Pa, says the crew of the Lake
gunboat Michigan has been ordered to
the SeabOard.
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Continued on Sixth Pass.9
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said one of the conservative senators,
land while the president will be sup
ported when he makes a request, at
rempts to force anything through the
senate will be resisted. The senate will
not be swept off its feet, but is ready to
act in any emergency
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Continued on Fourth Page.l
The age-herald., 1898-08-27
Visible Supply

New Orleans, August 26.-Secretary Hes- ters statement of the worlds visible SUD- ply of cotton, made up from special cable and telegraphic advlces, compares the fig ures of this week with last week, last year and in 1895, the latter the 9,90I, 900 crop year. It shows a decrease for the week just closed of S0,06S bales against a decrease of 5S676 bales last year and a decrease of 97,- 541 bales in 1895.
 The total visible is 1.6T3,4 ,493 bales against 1.753 561 bales last week, 1035, ,620 bales last year and 2,394 ,T3S bales in 1895. Of this the total of American cotton is 1,470,493 bales against 1,557 561 bales last week; SO3,4 bales last year and 2,1O0,5 ,53s bales in 1895 and of all other kinds including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc.. 20300O bales against 196,00O bales last week, 232, 200 bales last year and 200 ill 1895.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton shows a decrease compared with last week of SO,OSS bales, an increase compared with last year of 637, ,S73 bales and decrease compared with 1895 of 721, ,245 bales
The age-herald., 1898-08-27
QUEEN & CRESCENT ROUTE.
Shortest and Quickest Line to Ciucnnati-Con-
 venient Schedules to Louisville.

The Alabama Great Southern railroad' with its connections, formerly the Queen and Crescent route is the shortest ana quickest line from Birmingham to Cincinn- ali. A solid vestibule train leaves Birming. ham at 4:25 a. m., daily, carrying Pullman s bandsomest drawing room sleeping cars to Cincinnati without change, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:3o p m. Cafe ana opserva- .,nn oar on this train from Chattanooga .o Cincinnati Close connection at Lex inpton with chair cars for Louisville, ar irving a. Louisville at 7:so p. m.
 Train leaving Birmingham at 4:2c p. m.. carries Pullman sleeping cars from Bir- mingham to Louisville. arriving at Louis vile at 7:2I a. m Pullman Union sleeping car chattanooga to Cincinnati on this train. arriving at Cincinnati at 7:3o a. m
 R. M. ELLIS, Travelling Passenger Agent. 2oi9 First Ave- nue, Telephone 617.
The age-herald., 1898-08-27
FIcpaut Service to the East via The Southern
 Railway.

Elegant Service to the East via The Southern
 Railway.
 The Southern railway has recently inau- aurated a through sleeping car line be- tween Birmingham and Charlotte, N. c. which is handled on their trains Nos. 50 and 36 The eastbound schedule of this car is as follows: Leave Birmingham 4:1d p. m., arrive Atlanta lo:15 p. m., leave Att 1enta II .50 p. m.. arrive Charlotte 9:00 a. ul. through sleeping car to Washington. Phila- delphia and New York. This. in addition Uberated Birriingfan to New York and on train No. 8 affords excellent accommoda. tiofl for passengers en route east.
 Call on Southern railway agent for fpr> ther information.
The age-herald., 1898-08-27
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 There is no better location in the United states for Eastern and Northern emigrants than the line of this popular railway. rhe productions or Georgia and Alabama .onnot be duplicated by any other section of country in the world Come and see o, rha through vestipuled limited between >,.-,, york and New Orleans is via the At. ianta and New Orleans Short Line. the most most attractiy route to travel in the South. It passes through ,a rich country. teemins Villages the rs;s. wsy taon of fare nanta goMsaly write or call on ''4''- na''oC GEO. P. ALLEN. T. P. A.
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The age-herald., 1898-08-27
Financial.

New York, August 2e-The Evening Posts s London financial cablegram says:
 Stocks were quiet here today except Anier- leans, which were active and strong. They opened quiet, but soon became buoyant on buying of Northern Pacific and Union Pa- cifc from Berlin St Paul also advanced sharply on belated bears buying. the only sellers being arbitrage houses, where fair stocks readily. Prices closed at the best margins existed. New York also absorbed and arbitrage dealers expressed confidence