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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Will LET MILES ALONE.
Secretary Alger Decides Not to Court
martial Him.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The tension
over General Miles criticism of army
methods is gradually subsiding and in
high official quarters the belief is ex-
pressed that no official attention will
be paid to the criticisms. In view of
much loose conjecture over the i'm
mnence of a court martial or court of
inquiry for the trial of General Miles,
1t can be stated positively that those in
authority have not up to the present
time determined upon any such course
of action. nor have they felt that such
steps would be conducive to the best
interests of the public service.
In some high official quarters there is
a disposition to look upon General Miles
as being his own worst enemy and to
pass over his comments as ilI-advised,
though not to the extent of constituting
characterization, or Warranting official
action by the president or war depart
ment.
Secretary Alger has requested the
president to order a thorough and
searching investigation of the war de-
partment. In this request the secre-
tary has been Joined by Adjutant Gen
eral COrbin. No decision has been
reached yet by the president as to what
course he will pursue. He has the re-
quest of Secretary Alger under consid-
Grafton, but has not yet determined
whether he will grant it or not.
Secretary Alger had a long confer
ence with the president before leaving
the city on his tour of inspection and
impressed upon MIN MS earnest QeSlTe
that an investigation such as he had
requested be ordered. The question was
very thoroughly discussed in all of it's
phases. Secretary Wilson participated
in the conference and General Corbin
was present during a great part of the
time.
1t seems now not unlikely that the
investigation will be ordered but it is
the wish of the president further to
consider the matter before announcing
a definite policy.
Should the investigation be ordered,
it will include probably all matters re-
lating to the conduct of the war so far
as they concern the war department.
Secretary Alger expresses himself as
confident that such an investigation, If
conducted promptly and thoroughly,
will result in much good.
Such an investigation as has been
requested is, it is pointed out, beset
with some difficulties. No charges of a
definie characer have been filed by
any responsible person or official. Sen
sational stories and rumOrs for which
the administration has at present
knowledge that there is no foundation,
have been circulated, and objection is
made to Identifying them by the order
ing of an investigation. By those who
desire and advocate the investigation
it is maintained that it can do no pos
sible harm, and may be of possible ben
eft in clearing away manifest error
from the minds of many people, and in.
placing the blame, if any is to be placed,
where it rightfully belongs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
TO GO TO CUBA.
a Number of Volunteer Regiments
to Be Sent to Cuba.

Washington, Sept. 9.-Adjutant Gen
eraI Corbin made public today the re-
vised list of the Seventh army corps up
to this morning. Unusual interest at
taches to the corps just now because it
is known that the soldiers under Major
General Fitzhugh Lee are to compose
the bulk of the Cuban army of occupa-
ton.
AS revised to date by General Corbin
these are the volunteers which are to
be first to see garrison duty in Cuba
under the peace protocol: Third GeOr-
gia, Second, Fourth and Ninth Illinois,
One Hundred and Sixty-first Indiana,
FOrty-ninth Iowa, Sixth Missouri, Third
Nebraska, First North Carolina, First
Texas, Fourth Virginia, Second United
States volunteer cavalry and Fourth
United States volunteer infantry. Il
linois has the post of honor in the Sew
enth corps having three regiments in
it, while no other state has more than
one. Nine states are represented in
General Lees corps and at least three
more southern states will have repre-
sentatiOn before the start to Cuba is
made.
In addition to the volunteers under
General Lee, several thousand regulars
will go to the island. Some of these
now at Montauk Point who served at
Santiago will go back but not under
the command of Shafter. He will re-
main in the United States. Major
General Joe Wheeler will resign in the
near future. He will go back to Ala
bama for a short rest before resuming
his seat in congress. He will not have
to go on the stump to be returned to
congress, as he has no opposition.
Colonel William J. Bryan and the
"siIver regiment from Nebraska will
have to remain in the service of Uncle
Sam indefinitely. They are included in
the revised Seventh army corps, and
General Corbin said with a grin on his
face that he did not expect to make any
changes in the CORDS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Store Your Awnings
FOR THE WINTER WIFE
The Kansas
ent and Awning Co.
f. A. ANTON.
Tele. 6l2. 2l5 Kansas Ave,
SILVER MEN SPLIT.
There are Three Republican Factions
Now in Colorado.

low IN Colorado.
Colorado Springs, Sept. Sat the night
session of the anti-TeIler Republicans the
opposition to the nomination of Guggen-
helm was Withdrawn and he was nOmi-
mated for governor by acclama ton.
resolutions committee reported platform
which was adopted. The most important
plank as follows:
resolved. That we favor the restOra-
ton of the money of the constitution by
thrO wing open the mintS of the country to
the free coinage of gold and silver at the
ratio of Is to J.
That we commend the patriotism, skill
and ability displayed by the present ad-
ministratiOn during the trying times of
the late war with Spain, and are proud of
in the victories over the enemy, and par
ticularly the bravery and patriotism dis
played by the Colorado volunteers in the
philippines and the daring courage of the
Seventh infantry at Santiago.
THAT we are unQuallhedly in favor of
keeping forever the American flag Wher-
ever it has been unfurled to the breeze,
whether as a, result of conquest or peace
able requirement
The construction of the Nicarag qua canal
Is favored, fusion with other parties is
was strongly denounced for his action in
attempting to remove Chairman Broad
and his authority to do so is disputed.
The following ticket was then named:
GoVernor-SlmOn Guggenheim of Den
yer.
Lieutenant gOvernOr-Ira Bloomfield of
Rio Grande county.
Secretary of State-JOSeph w. MillSOn of
Fremont county.
Treas urer-9arry Nulnix of Denver.
Aud1tOr-JOhn A Wayne of Weld county
Attorney general-H. NJ. Hogg of San
Miguel county.
Superintendent Of public instruction
Mrs Mayme Marble of Denver.
The convention then adjourned sine die
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
BIG TRADE BALANCE.
Shown in Our Favor in Commerce
With Great Britain.

Washington, Sept. 9-The fact that
British imports into the United States
have fallen off greatly in the past year
while American exports to Great Brit
ain have greatly increased has been an
nounced from time to time during the
year, but the full years figures, just
presented by the treasury bureau of
statistics bring to the surface some in
teresting details not heretofore publish
ed These show that while the exports
from the United States to the United
Kingdom have increased Il per cent,
the imports from the United Kingdom
have fallen off 50 per cent. The exports
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
NOT YET NAMED.
Spain's Peace Commissioners Have
Not Been Appointed.

New York, Sept. "a dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says:
In the council of ministers Sagasta
was very much depressed, owing, 1t As
believed to the attitude of Silvela- A
crisis is generally spoken of.
The neace commissioners for the Par
is conference will only be nominated af-
ter the debate on the protocol. The
names of the commission published in
New York are totally delusive, be-
cause at the present moment nothing is
certain-not even the duration of the
ninfstery-and the commissioners must
absolutely hold a conference with the
existing government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
ON OUR SIDE.
Recent Gold Finds in the North are
in American Territory.

Vancouver, 3. c., Sept. 9.-Anong the
passengers from St Michael on the
steamer Fastnet was w. Treadfold who
was sent to Alaska by the London Min
ing Journal to examine and report on
the gold fields. He says that all the re-
cent rich strikes have been made on
the American side and little if anything
has been said about them. Outside of
Bonanza creek, there is nothing to ap-
proach them in richness but they are
propositions recurring money to develop
and next year when capital comes in
freely the people will not be so numer-
Gus but most of the wealth Will be ta-
ken from the American side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

from the United States to the United
Kingdom during the past year were in
round numbers five times as much as
the imports from the United Kingdom,
the figures of the bureau of statistics
being: Imports from the United King
dom, $109, 13S, 1865; exports to the United
Kingdom, $40 S6O,172.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
Holmea Gave Tt u.

Dover, Eng, Sept. Sowing to the
wind and fog, Holmes, who started to
swim the channel was obliged to desist
coast. after a record swim of "a miles
in nine hours. He was not the least
fatigued when he left the water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
The Massachusetts Gets In.

New York, Sept. 9.-The United States
battleship Massachusetts reached this
harbor today and is now at the gov
eminent anchorage off Tompkinsville,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
HARRY MASON WILL RUN.
Selected to Succeed A. n. Burtis in
the Legislature.

Garden City, Sept. 9.-The resignation
of A. H. Burtis, Republican candidate
for representative from this district,
has been accepted by the central COM
mittee who will select Harry Mason as
the candidate. Mr.. Mason is a popular
lawyer and will poll the party strength.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

Fitz & Webster's eastern company
will be seen in "A Breezy Time" at the
Crawford theater next Tuesday evening,
and a much better performance than was
witnessed at the hands of the western
company last season is promised. A
number of novelties have been Incorporate
ed in the farce this year and the company
is headed by Carroll and Campbell a
clever musical team. The company in
cludes q band this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
LOCAL DRAMATIC NEWS.

The Gay Rhea company presented ''Un-
der Two Flags, at the Crawford thega1ter
Rhea as Cigarette did particularly
clever work. Tonight Harvest will be
the clever comedy, THE Girl From Chi
cago" will be presented at a matinee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

Oliver SCOTS Colored Minstrels will be
at the Crawford theater next Wednesday
evening. This is practically the same
company as was managed by Al G. Field
material.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09
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Friend, beginning six months before con-
finement- She felt perfectly we'll up to a
few hours before the baby was born. and
was in labor less than two hours. She had
no morning sickness, no headache, no dis
tressing tghtness, no swollen or rising
breasts. Her baby was strong and the pic
ture of health.
Mothers Friend is the only rem
edy known which relieves the expectant
mothers. II is liniment to be applied ex-
ternally. Nothing but harm can come from
taking medicine internally at such times.
All internal preparations said to relieve COM
ing mothers are not only humbugs, but
positively dangerous.
Mothers Friend costs 81 bottle at
druggists, or you can send to
The gradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-09

Clara Thropp. soubrette, will be seen at
the Crawford theater next Friday even
ing, and the triple alliance. Imro Fox,
Servafs LIE Toy and Frederick Powell, in
vaudeville and mystery, at the Crawford
theater Saturday evening of next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23

There is nothing in the financial world
which is attracting more attention to-day
than the magnificent strides which are be-
ing taken by our great life Insurance COM
panies One of the foremost of these, both
in strength financially and it's record of
progression, is the Prudential Insurance
Company of America, home office. Newark,
n. ].
The twenty-second annual report of this
company has just been published which
shows a most remarkable gain in every de-
partment which contributes TO make up the
great business of a life insurance company.
The company issued during 1897 insurance
TO the amount of M43 300 900, which brought
the total amount of insurance in force up
to 1868, llS590, a gain of over 42,oO0,0O0 over
the previous year.
Its policies in force now number over
2.7O0000. showing that the company is gain
ing in popularity rapidly in any other
feature.
The officers of the company say that the
strength of Gibraltar is to be maintained.
and point with pride TO the gain during 1897
of 81, 1900 in assets, the total amount of
assets on Jan. I, 1897, being $2S, 9S4, 500. -,
it's income $l5,5S0, 1910 it's surplus s., 240-
1885. During 1897 the amount paid to policy
holders was 900, making a total of $Sl,
900 600 since its organization
Certainly a statement which shows such
splendid achievements must be viewed with
more than ordinary interest, particularly
when we consider that this company i'm
sures men, women and children, and I'm
amounts which range from SIS TO $50 600.
The career of the Prudential has been WON
derful and demands attention from all
the financial world
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23
RANG THE CURTAIN DOWN.
u. of /. Boys Wouldn't Let Law Banner
Remain on the Stage.

-Four out of five persons occupying sea is
on the lower floor of the Grand Opera
House last night were students of the Uni
versity of indianapolis. BY special arrange
ment the night was given to them and they
made the most of it. Before the curtain
went up the students spent the time giving
their ridiculous yells. Occasionally the yell
of particular school would be given and
then the widest confusion would prevail
the students of each of the four schools
trying to out-yell those of the others. Final
ly the common university yell would be
given and all would join in and become
harmonious again. The orchestra played
Marching through Georgia. and the song
was taken up by the students, who made
the house ring with the familiar air. Again,
between the first and second acts, the stu
dents Joined the orchestra in its rendition
of The Stars and Stripes Forever
There was lots of noise and jollity on the
part of the students, but only once did they
become obJectionably boisterous. This was
when the curtain rose for the ballroom
scene of the last act. The stage was dec
GRATED for the occasion. Washington's por-
trait was in the center, and the university
colOrs We're displayed on every hand. There
was nothing Objectionable about this but
fractional rivalry would not stand for
the banner of the Medical College of In
diana which prominently displayed
Students from the other schools Kissed it.
Twice the colored comedian, who was to do
a banjo turn before the ball began, was
compelled to retire. The students Kissed
and roared. Twice the curtain was rnng
down. Finally the Objectionable banner
was pulled down. the students of Butler
the Dental College and the Law School
cheered, and the play went on.
On the part of the character OF the play,
the event was nicely handled. Many local
hits We're made touching the weaknesses
of the students and those of some of the
teachers, as viewed from students stand
point. Many illusions were made 10 lndi-
viduals in the audience, and they were re-
ceived with wild applause. Fanny Rice
made a great hit when she first appeared
She was wearing an apron. and when she
took ii off she revealed SASH OF the uni
versity colors. She was loudly cheered and
a big bouquet was quickly forthcoming; All
the characters wore purple IN some form
at some time during the performance. 1t
was distinctly students' night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23
H. B. WILLS In MEXICO.
The Directory SwindIer Greets an
indianapolis Man.

A private letter from the City of Mexico
says that Hamilton B. Wills, who fed from
this city about eighteen months ago to
avoid arrest for extensive directory
swindling operations, is located in that city
and engaged in the legitimate printing bust
ness. The letter adds that Wills is pros
porous. The gentleman writing the letter
says he was walking along the street a
few days ago when he was tapped on the
shoulder. A man introduced himself by the
name of Ransom.
You won't know me by that NAME" said
the stranger. when 1 lived in Indianap-
oils my name was Hamilton b. Wills"
Wills had an office at 371a East Washing
ton street and was the head of concern
which carried on it's SWindling operations
all over the United States. 1t employed
agents, some of them innocent of any
wrong doing and others as guilty as Wills,
who solicited orders for alleged mercantile
directories. The customer was required to
sign the order, and by means of erasures
and clippings the orders were changed to
notes for small amounts ranging from 81
to IS or $40. Another agent would then
present the note, it would be disputed at
genuine, and the amount would usually
be paid. The SWindlerS used the name of
the National Commercial Register, the
United States Mercantile Register and
others in their operations. The police here
were notified from Louisville to arrest
Wills, and made a raid on his office. But
Wills had been warned by a message from
Louisville telling of the arrest of one of
his confederates and had twelve hours the
start of the police. Much discriminating evi-
to convict two members of the gang at
Minneapolis and one at Louisville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23
is 1T DURABLE?
A Question often Asked by Those Al
fiietetI with piles.


Is q strained joint durable? is local in
Summation durable? OF course. IL properly
treated. So Is piles
People often become afflicted with piles
and ask some old chronic who has always
persisted in the wrong treatment and natur-
ally he discourages them by telling them
that their case is hopeless.
They in turn discourage others. and thus
disease that can In every case be cured
by careful and skillful handling is allowed
to sap the energy of thousands who might
free themselves of the trouble in y few
days.
Pyramid Pile Cure VIII cure the most ag-
gravated case of hemorrhoids in an aston
ishingly short time. Ii relieves the con-
geSted parts, reduces The tumorS instantly
no matter how large. alays the inilamma-
ton and stops the aching or itching ut
once.
Thousands who had resorted TO expensive
surgical treatment have been cured by the
Pyramid Pile Cure-in a number Of in
stances persons who had spent months in
a hospital under pile specialist.
1t Is a remedy that hone need fear 10
apply even to the most aggravated, swollen
and inf1amed hemorrhoidal tumors.
II you are afflicted with this stubborn
disease you can master it and master it
quickly.
This remedy is no longer an experiment.
but medical certainty. 1t is manufactured
Dy the Pyramid Drug Company, of Mar
shall. Mich.
Druggists sell it at so cents per box. II
Is becoming the most popular pile cure this
country has ever known and druggists
everywhere are ordering it for their GUS
toners
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23
General Notes.

c. d: Bacon. general agent of the Chi
cago. Rock Island & Pacific was in the
city yesterday.
Business with the local roads was exceed
irgly quiet yesterday. so far as freight mat
lets were concerned, though passenger traf-
fic was good.
The old disturbing question of the charge
OF 81 per car for delivering stock at the
sideration of 1t has been adjourned to
April L
The Rock Island on Monday sent out a
special car with an official of the road 10
file for record the recent 100000 600 mort
gage bond at the county seat of every coun-
J ~ in Illinois through which the road runs
Similar action will be taken on the COM
panys entire system.
After the failure of several attempts 10
adjust the matter by legislation, the Illinois
State Board of Railway and Warehouse
Commissioners has prevailed upon the man
ayers of the Union stock yards of Chicago
10 reduce the price on corn TO a figure sat
isfactoTy to the live stock shippers of the
State.
To-day the Interstate-commerce Commits
sion VIII take up the question OF suspend
Ing the operation of the long-and- short-haul
clause so far as it affects lines coming in
competition with the Canadian Pacific. 1t
has already made such suspension as 10
travel to kootenai and Manitoba and will
doubtless make the extension low asked for
This CONCESSION would enable the American
roads interested TO meet the cuts made by
the Canadian Pacific without sacrificing the
revenue from business TO intermediate
points
Strenuous efforts have been made by COM
peting lines to induce the Union Pacific to
withdraw its fast One-night trains between
Omaha and Chicago. which enables east
bound passengers from Colorado 10 reach
New York in fifty hours, thus spending but
two nights on the way. The abandonment
of this service is bitterly opposed by West
ern patrons. in consequence of this a
meeting or all the big roads interested will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23

be held tomorrow to consider the advisa-
bility of putting on similar service. Public
sentiment in the West Is said to be unani-
mously in favor of the fast service.
The Western lines will meet tomorrow to
consider what steps shall be taken TO meet
the deep cut made by the Canadian Pacific
in Alaskan business. The most important
point to be considered will be the limiting
of cut rates to the St. Paul gateway. If
the fight is made to include the business
going through Denver Ogden and the
Southern gateways it will mean the demon
alization Of all rates to Colorado and Cali
fornia, and this is just what the Canadian
Pacific would like to see.
The Chicago & Alton in connection with
the Missouri Pacific, Denver & Rio
Grande Rio Grande Western, Ore
gon Short-line and Oregon Railroad
and Navigation Company. Will es-
tablish through Pullman tourist sleeping
car service, between Chicago and Portland,
Ore. via Kansas City, Pueblo, Salt Lake
City, Ogden and Huntington The east
bound car will leave Portland every Mon
day at p. M, and arrive at Chicago at
9:25 a. m. every Saturday. The service Will
be inaugurated tomorrow.