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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

Leedy VIII carry Sedgwick county, and
in some cases odds are offered
Nero hants live in the future. Along
about Christmas time. when it is snow
ing. they begin to buy crash suits and
straw hats for the next summers trade
Doctors boast of the advance of rnedi-
cal science but it would be interesting
TO find a doctor who can cure a cold IN
the head Medical science" hasn't made
a bit of progress in this direction
Work for next years FAN Festival and
add loo more to Topeka's population 1t
IS gaining 1000 year since the FAN E'es-
tivals were inaugurated- Advertising
pays
A visitor at the state house yesterday
was trying to get up a bet that the Demo
Gratis would have a clear majority in the
next congress over both the Republicans
and POpuHsts-
One drug store proprietor ordered a case
of sticky fly paper yesterday. He says it
VIII keep all winter and he will be ready
for the advance guard Of the army of
flies next year
Judge Dillard chairman Of the board Of
railroad commissioners. is up from Fort
Scott He has been kept at home be-
cause OF scarlet fever in his family, but
the sick ones are now convalescing-
There is a great difference Of opinion
concerning the Omaha exposition among
the people who are returning from seeing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
KANSAS NEWS.
Old Settlers Of Mitchell County
Hold a Reunion.
Over 200 Present-Listeu to
Renaissance
OF THE PIONEER DAYS
Congressman De Almond to Aid
w. Id. Vincent.
VIII Speak at Clay Center and
Abilene.
DE THE PIONEER DAYS

Beloit. Oct 21-The first reunion Of
the old settlers Of Mitchell county was
held in the city hall IN this city yester-
day. The meeting was very largely at
tended The building was prOtusely
decorated with flags and bunting. Man
folds band furnished music at the
meeting in the afternoon and number
OF fmpromptu speeches were made in
which experiences il the early days
were told
A permanent organization was effect
ed and the following officers were elect
ed President. Levi Cooper secretary,
P G. Chubbic5 treasurer, Henry Ca
sey.
A committee was appointed at the
meeting TO secure grounds and prepare
programme for the next reunion which
is TO be held next September
w A Reeder. Republican candidate
for congress, an early settler and school
teacher. was present and addressed the
meeting
over 200 old settlers and their wives
were present and the meeting proved to
be an enjoyable one TO all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
BRYAN DECLINES.
Asks to Be Excused From Testifying
in the War Investigation

Jacksonville, Fla. Oct H.-ColoueI Tay-
Ior of the Fourth Virginia regiment was
the first witness before the war invesri-
eating committee at the afternoon session
yesterday. He said he had no complaint
whatever to make concerning any depart
ment of the government and he knew Of
no case of Wilful neglect
Lieutenant Morrow. acting c0mmiSSary
of the Third - braska- Colonel Bryan 5
regiment, testified to the general good
character Of the cOnmisSary supplies He
mentioned one or two instances when poor
bacon had been received and said there
were occasional complaints from the men,
though not Of serious character.
Colonel W. J Bryan was next called. He
asked to be excused from testifying, re
questing that his lieutenant colonel be ex-
amined in his stead
my reasons for the request he said
7 think the request very proper and
reaSOnable,'' responded Governor Beaver.
and as the entire commission asSented 10
this concession. Colonel Bryan was eX-
cused with the request to send up his
I+alr-e-rlar aclnnaI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
SYNOD AT HUTCHINSON.
The S1st Annual Convention Of the
Lutheran Church

Hutchinson. Oct Z1.-The thirty-first
annual convention Of the Evangelical
Lutheran synod of Kansas. which in
cludes the churches OF the western half
Of Missouri. met in this city Thursday
In connection with the synod viii be
held the eighteenth annual convention
Of the WOman's Home and Foreign
Missionary society. The missionary So
ciety's meetings viii be held at the
Zion Lutheran church between the ses-
siOns Of the synod
The present officers OF the synod are.
President. Rev A E Wagner of To-
peka; secretary, Rev J. T. Sjbert Of
Sedalia- No; treasurer. Mr.. J. E Brew
er Of Abilene; statistician and historian,
Rev. J. B. McAfee OF Topeka; trustees,
Rev. A F. Wagner Rev. J. T. Siebert
Rev F D Altman Mr.. A L Selig and
Mr. J z. Brewer
The synod represents q churches, with
a commitment membership of 1888 as
reported at the last years meeting It
has under its charge two educational
institutions, the Midland college and
the Western Theological seminary, both
located at AtchisOn in this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
he GETS THE BLANKETS
How Captain Mckinley Secures Pawn
ed Government Property.

Leavenworth. Oct Z1-Captafn Nc
Ginley, Company E Tvventy-second
Kansas, with a squad OF soldiers was
down town yesterday making the
rounds Of the various shops where the
soldiers have sold or pawned their
blankets and guns The captain recov-
cred six blankets and four guns and one
haversack-
He said there were q few men in the
regiment who have been stealing their
comrades guns and blankets and had
disposed Of them
He was anxious to find out who they
were, but as Yet had failed to find a
clew.
No suit Of replevin is necessary in
Captain McGinley's case He simply
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
A oUANrRELL RELIC.
School House Built at That Time Is
Being Renewed at Lawrence

Lawrence, Oct. n.-The day Quantrel
was in Lawrence carpenters were put
ting the roof on the first Barker school
house After thirty-five years of use
it was taken down and a new one built
on the old foundation It is now COM
plete and school begins in IL next Mon
day
DR.. Barker who gave the land and
some hundreds of dollars for the first
house was a believer in Christ and in
education and expected the house to be
used for education and for preaching
the gospel. as it always was and as the
new house probably always Will be- The
IS appointed for Sunday. October %
Rev. A NJ Richardson, for many years
pastor Of the Barker Congregational
church, has promised to preach the first
sermon IN the new house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

it Some say they were very much dis
appointed in 1t, while others cannot praise
it enough
Since Topeka began giving her Fall
Festivals she has gained 200 population.
Before that she had made no material
gains in seven years It is not in the b
solute dollars that come in through the
festival that Topeka prOspers. but in the
larger though more indirect results
One state house clerk. noticing that
there is no fire in the building any mere
except in the mornings, remarked that the
janitOrs must be getting the state house
people used to the cold 50 that they viii
not mind II if they have to step out into
the cold. cold world next January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
FROM DAN CASE.
Extract of a Letter From Him Con
corning Miss Rose

The following is from letter written
bv Dan H. Case at Honolulu to his faith
er A. H Case Of Topeka. In speaking
OF the visit of Miss Rose to Topeka Mr.
Case says:
This viii be a great object lesson to
the Hawaifans- They will see at a
Glance how their people are to be re-
caived by Americans True, Miss Rose
is one Of the better type of Hawaiians
and one against whom no social distinc-
ton should be made. but even many Of
her class. especially the men, believe
they are to be looked down upon by
Americans. As say this honor shown
to one OF their people Will very largely
Obstinate that feeling"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
VIcTIM "a THE sToRM.
Well Known Farmer Near Ottawa
Deranged From Exposure

Ottawa, Oct. Z1--1Tr. Stephen Van
Scoyoc Of lie LOup was brought in on
the noon train today from Media, where
he was found yesterday morning wan
deriug about in a partially demented
condition
Mr. VanScoy0c is a well known farm
er living about one mile east Of LeLOuD.
OF late he has been pushed for money
and last Saturday he came TO Ottawa
and procured a loan Monday morning
he left home saying he was coming TO
Ottawa To see the doctor. He came
and some time in the afternoon tried
70 purchase a ticket at the Pacific depot
for Lawrence.
The next seen Of him was Tuesday
morning at Media when ne presented
himself at a private house asking for
shelter He had been out all night in
the storm He was taken care Of by
some c. A. r. men who found out his
name and address, and they notified
his friends at lie LoGp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

walks into a pawn shop and asks to be
shown blankets If the proprietor in ex-
hfbiting his wares shows q blanket Win
u s. marked on it. the captain simply
picks it up telling the keeper who he Is,
and walks out with il. The pawn broker
has no redress as any United States
officer has the right TO claim all army
property in the possession Of anyone
not entitled to il.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
CIVIL SERVICE WARNING.
Apprentices are Notified That CIeve-
lands Orders are Still in Force.

Washington, Oct. 21--The civil ser
vice commission has issued a circular
which is being sent to the mem bers of
the 700 boards of examiners throughout
the country on the political activity
Of federal officers and employees"
It calls attention to extracts from the
executive instructions of July II, 1856,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
HOPE Is SMALLER
Part of Growers Addition IS Turned
Into Farm Land

Abilene, Oct. "a large number Of
Hope citizens were in the city today at
tending district court They were in
terested in the application to vacate a
part Of Hope. which is now done by the
district court instead Of the legislature
A portion Of Growers addition was on
application vacated and becomes farm
land instead Of city lots
The mill which is on the addition and
makes 4 considerable portion of the val
uation was not included in the land va
Gated,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

tisan activity. If sufficient to impair use
fitness as a representative Of the civil
service commission. is sufficient to cause
removal from membership on any Of its
boards of examiners.
Section Of the civil service act of
January Is, 1888, provides that no per
son in the public service has any right
to use his official authority or influence
to cOerce the political action of any
person or BODY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
Lost Their Diamonda.

Washington. Oct 21-News has leaked
out of a daring robbery at the Arlington
hotel several days ago by which ex-Cz0V-
ern0r Bullock Of Georgia and his wife lost
diamonds and jewelry valued at several
thousand dollars. The police have been
quietly at work On the affair. but thus far
without result
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
Abilene Teachers See Omaha

Abilene. Oct 21-The school board
has granted the schools vacation
three days of this week on account of
the excursion to Omaha. All of the
teachers. but four went over the Union
Pacific \ large number OF the pupils
went also.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21
LET'S TOWERS OUT.

ed Against the Topeka Captain
San Francisco, Oct z1.-It is rumored
that the court Of inquiry appointed to
test the competency Of Captains Tow
ers and Watson Of the Twentieth kan
sas regiment has reported against Cap
tain Towers and in favor of Captain
Watson The findings have gone to
Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-21

An Hour of Pleasure.
Eagles Rose Tint Eve cent cigar.
The record-union., 1898-11-13
JOKING IN TIME OF WAR.
Terrible Experience Of One Who
Strayed From Sobriety.

After months of total abstinence
Bloker let his foot slip, as the boys
say. and enjoyed a rather protracted
period of dissipation. He had worried
over the prospects until he adopted this
foolish means of relief. He managed to
act successfully as his own guardian
until one evening when some friends
found him in a. state of collapse. Be-
ing in registering state of mind them
selves, they concluded to have some
fun at his expense.
They had him removed to hand
somely furnished room, dropped the
heavy blinds, turned on a half light
and then, arraying themselves in gay
attire produced from a costuming es-
tablishment, part sat In the room smok-
ing cigarettes while the remainder
hung about the outside of the building.
Bloker awoke to these surroundings in
a state of wonderment and fear.
Hist! Say not a word" whispered
one of his friends who wore a plumed
hat and the cloak of a gay cavalier.
"You have had long spell of sick
ness, old man. The Spaniards have
been in possession of the city for three
weeks. They force us to wear their
former style of clothes and allow no
English spoken. You must leave here
as quickly as possible, land alone. If
challenged don't try to speak in your
own language. Say something in Span
ish or remain silent, no matter what
your treatment. They will not know
that you have been hidden away here"
No sooner had Bloker left the place
than he was challenged by some of the
gaudy conspirators. For moment he
stood mute as they chartered at him
and then burst out: Albuquerque. Los
Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco,
San Antonio, Hispania.'
His challengers stepped back with
profound salaams. Bloker hurried to
his bachelor den, and it was hours later
before he knew he had been fooled.
Now he is busily arranging a mine TO
spring on the jokers.-Detroit Free
Press.
The record-union., 1898-11-13
HOLLAND SUBMARINE BOAT.
Tested by q Board OF Inspection
Appointed by Secretary Long.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-Holland' s
submarine boat was tested to-day in
the lower bay by Board of Inspection
appointed by Secretary of the Navy
Long.
A Whitehead torpedo with practice
head was put in cage and drawn
through the expulsion hole bow of the
submarine boat and then adjusted in
the aperture for a mission OF 400
yards to travel that distance within
five feet of the surface of the water.
When off Sixty-sxth street the signal
to fire was given by the Board of In
spection, and the missile was expelled
from the bow of the light craft and in
five Jumps, each of which was punctu-
ated with an expulsion of air that
sent the water flying several feet high,
the projectile travelled the distance of a
quarter OF a mile, and was lassOed by
the Government tug.
When the torpedo was fired the Hol-
land was not submerged. her bow being
fully eighteen inches above the water
line, but if it were necessary to fire the
destroyer underneath the surface of the
water, Captain Morris said that it could
be accomplished just as easy at five, ten
or fifteen feet under the surface.
The diving apparatus was tested with
satisfactory results, but the verdict of
the Board of Inspection as to the re
suits will not be made known until
they have been passed upon by the
Navy Department at Washington.
The record-union., 1898-11-13
THE MARIA TERESA.
Commander Craver Reports as to
Condition OF the Warship.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-The Off
cial report of the Navy Department of
the finding of the Maria Teresa was
contained in the following message re-
ceived from Commander Craver of the
wrecking tug Potomac, which has been
ordered to Cat Island from Santiago:
Nassau, Nov 12.-Secretary of the
Navy, Washington: Potomac arrived.
Maria Teresa near Bird Point, Cat ISL
and, one mile off shore, in two fathoms
of water. Tide rising and falling in
side. Temporary deck broken up; NOV
able articles removed by natives. VuI-
can not seen. Natives at work since
Saturday"
The Potomac was ordered at once
back to Cat Island, with instructions to
Commander Craver to take possession
of the Maria Teresa and drive off the
natives who are looting the ship He
replied by cable that he would leave
Immediately, and would arrive at the
wreck in the morning.
The fact that the Teresa, drawing
twenty three feet of water, and water
logged as she was when abandoned is
probably drawing nearly thirty feet,
has been driven in twelve feet of water
is regarded by naval officers as evi-
dence Of the great strength of the storm
which caused her crew to leave her.
The record-union., 1898-11-13
FIRST NEW YORK REGIMENT.
Gen. Merriam Instructed to Recall
Volunteers From Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. u. - The
First Regiment of New York volun-
teer Infantry, now doing duty at
Honolulu, has been ordered home by
the War Department Major General
Merriam, commander of this depart
ment, to-day received a dispatch from
the War Department instructing him
to recall the First New York Regiment
Immediately.
The first detachment of the Empire
State boys will arrive here on Decem-
Der 9th, and will be furnished trans
portation to New York at once. The
remainder of the regiment will arrive
on the 18th, and will also proceed to
their native State without delay
This sudden and most unexpected re-
call Of the New York Regiment from
Honolulu is the result Of the recon-
mendation made to the War Depart
ment of the same by General Merriam
on Friday.
The last report received hs<e by the
department commander from Brigadier
General King showed that the regiment
was badly off from sanitary point of
view, as many of the men were Ill
with fever, and the dread disease
seemed to be on the increase.
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BENEFITS OF THE WAR.
It Has Led to Broader Views of the
Strife Between Glasses.

We all noticed last spring, when it
was seem that war was inevitable. how
all classes of people forgot their usual
differences of opinion as to politics and
methods of procedure and became
hearty neighbors animated with one
1esire-to do what was best for the
country even though the doing of that
best involved the greatest sacrifice, the
sacrifice of life itself. Attack the coun-
try and we all become patrfots-all
then stand on the same level. and all
stand erect, too srect I'M the stature. of
real men, ready for the call of their
country and anxious to hear it.
This is, to my way of thinking, the
finest thing that a war in country
like ours calls into being. The lines
that separate class from class are ar
bitrary and artificial; the bonds that
unite them in love of country and the
responsibility of citizenship are real
and strong. To fight with a brave ad-
versary produces respect the one for
the other; but to fight side by side with
brave men. sharing the hards,hips of
the march and the camp and the dan
gers of battle, produces a respect the
one for the other which is augmented
by something very like affection, and
stimulated too, by the consciousness
of high purpose that is common to
ALL
Travel is a great educator, but it is
as nothing comp AIRED with the intimate
companionship Of the camp and the
battlefield. One Of our greatest social
dangers in this country has been due
to the misunderstanding that existed
between the classes These misunder-
standings have embittered all the
strifes which have arisen between la
Dor and capital Each side, mistaken
as to its view Of the other, has main
The record-union., 1898-11-13
GovERNoR-ELEcT GAGE.
Accorded Big Reception by Citi-
zens Of Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12-Hon.
Henry T. Gage, Governor elect of Cal
if0rnia, r. J. Waters, Congressman
elect from the Sixth District, and other
oticers-elect were met at the Arcade
depot this evening by the Army and
Navy League, the Americus Club, Co
lumbia Club and other political organ
1zations and escorted to the Columbia
Club Darlors, where a reception was
beld to ratify the election Of the Re
publican ticket.
Numerous bands stationed along the
IlIe OF march played stirring airs, and
me reception accorded the newly elect
cd oHieials was most hearty.
Al the Columbia Club the evening was
occupied IN expressions of congratula-
tlon and handshaking, no speeches be-
ing made
The record-union., 1898-11-13
Secretary Hay Wires the American
Legation at Mexico City
To Insist Upon His Immediate Discharge
From Prison.
Temp1e Thrown Into Jail Charged
With the Murder Of Mexican
Who Had Repeatedly Assaulted
Him, the Shooting Having Oc-
curred in American Territory.

NOGALES (Ariz.), Nov. 12.-Late last
night ]. F. Darnel received the follow
ans telegram from Secretary Of State
Hay:
j z. Darnell, U. S. Consul, Nogales:
Have wired Legation at Mexico City
10 demand immediate release Of Tenn
pie. JOHN r. HAY,
Secretary of State"
On the night Of November 9Th Jim
Temple, a conductor ON the Sonora
Railroad, became involved in a diff
Guilty with three Mexicans. The trouble
occurred en- the American side of the
International line at Nogales. Temple
started TO go to his caboose, and was
followed down the track by the Mexi-
cans, and again assaulted by them.
With the aid Of friends he got away
and went TO his caboose Later ha
came out, and was again assaulted.
This time he pulled his revolver and
fired four shots, one taking effect in
the abdomen Of Julian Arvallo, one
of his assailants, who died a few hours
lafer.
Temple went across the line to Mex
bco, where he was arrested and thrown
IN Jail on charge Of carrying a dead
y weapon. Later on the father of the
murdered man, who is a Mexican cit
azen, went to the local Jail and pre-
3erred charge Of murder against Tenn
PIE. The Mexican authorities claim
the right to try Temple for murder un-
Ger the statute in Mexican law, provid-
ing that crime committed in foreign
territory by a foreigner against a Mex
acan can be punished in Mexico when
certain conditions exist
Consul Darnen demanded Of the Mex
lean authorities the release of Tenn
ple, but was refused. He then wired
the State Department to take immedi-
ate action, as it was feared Temple
would be summarily dealt with. The
answer as above came last night. The
people here are anxiously waiting to
know what reply the Mexican author
1ties will make to the demand of the
State Department
If Temple is not released serious
trouble viii follow, and will undoubt-
cdly lead to International complications.