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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
miss Ella Hincl,lev scent sunday

Miss HiIa Hinckley spent Sunday
with Miss Reita Updegraff.
Misses Ethel and Lenna Short return
ed Monday from a few days visit with
their parents in Chillicothe, Ill.
The Lotus club will not be reorgan-
lied.
Miss Gertrude Wyatt has returned
from a few days visit in Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs w. H. Eastman enter
tanned their card club Saturday even
ing
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The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Eva Thomas, who was the wife
of Mr.. a. S. Thomas, were held this
afternoon at the residence in Potwln.
The services were conducted by Dean
John Whitefield Sykes, of Grace Cathe-
dral The Cathedral choir sang. The
tiful The interment was made in To-
neka. Cemetery.
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Smear and CnHae

New York March l.
SUGAR-Raw. steady; fair refining, 3
11-16c; centrifugal 90 test, 3-16c; refined
steady; crush. sac: powdered, 7-l6c;
granulated, SIC.
COFFEE-DuH and nominal.
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Homeseekers' Excursion.

One fare for the round trip (plus
81 O0) on Tuesday March 18th, via
the Santa Fe Route for tickets to Ar
Kansas, Arizona, Indian Territory, Lou
isiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Texas. Liberal limits and tsopover priv
ileges. Apply to agent Santa Fe Route
for details.
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SOCIAL AND Personal.
General Notes of Society and Person
al Items.

The following young ladies will spend
Wednesday in LeavenwOrth, chaperOned
by Mrs. vi. Black and Mrs. McIlhenny:
Miss Lillian Whitelock, Miss Winifred
Wagner, Miss Edna Crane, Miss Caro-
line Chase, Miss Edna McClintOck, Miss
Myrtle Davis and Miss Ivah Davis.
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10 Cure a Cold in One Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Ali druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Csc. The genuine has L.
3. .. on each tablet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

The Novelty Photo Co., Ill West
Sixth street, made SO, 76O pictures last
month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

David r. Youngs, the well known
farmer who died in Kansas City at the
German hospital, was buried in Topeka
cemetery this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

The funeral of Miss Minnie Rye took
place this afternoon at the family resi-
dence at Second and Hancock streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

to Toe lower Bulk of sales. SO. 70d3 So;
heavies. SO. 7O64.05; packers, So. 60q395; mix
ed SO. TOG3 80; lights. IS. 65d3.1112; workers,
S. 70I3. 771k; pigs. SO. 25q3.50
SHEEP-Receipts, 4,O0O; market strong.
Lambs. $505.45; muttOns, $29OQ46O.
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Market Gnssin

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka.
Kan.
Liverpool: Wheat opened steady, now
unchanged
securities opened higher, but now show
some decline
wheat.
Chicago: Provisions opened strong, now
weak Baldwin selling pork and ribs
Shorts best buyers.
New York: Until freed from influence
of Cuban matter speculation is likely to
be feverish A large Outstanding short
interest was covered and it is believed
there was considerable buying for long
account in anticipation of theaction which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Ranges of Prices.

Furnished by the W A Michael Com
mission Co, Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, ITO West Sixth Ave, Topeka
nan (7I;o,ero Rrarcl,
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Ivan E. Wright, son of Mrs. ]. F.
Wright. of 1900 West Tenth street, died
of consumption Monday afternoon at
3:45 o'cloc. He was % years of age,
and spent most of his life in Marshall
county. The funeral will be held We'd
nesday at 2:30 o'clock.
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Article. Open High Low Close Ye

Ranges of Prices on Stocks.
Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com
mission Co Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
New York. March I.
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Kansas CITY livestock Market.

Kansas City, March 1.
CATTLEReceipts, 5000. Market steady
to strong Texas steers, S3.25GI4. p; Texas
cows, S2.6Od325; native steers, s. SOd p;
native COWS and heifers, $2.259I410; stock
ers and feeders, $3.35@5.50; bulls, $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
wHAT JOHN JONES sAYs.
Vigorously Denies All the Stories
Told About Him

John G. Jones, the tall colored mes
senger employed at the state house,
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Mrs. May Thomas, wife of Conductor
George H. Thomas, of the Santa e,died
of quick consumption Monday noon at
the family residence, 507 Jefferson
street She leaves a husband and son
of eight years. She was 26 years OF
age. The funeral will be held at the
residence Wednesday afternoon at two
O'Clock Interment will be in Topeka
cemetery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01
Fresh Meats
of all Kinds.

Do not purchase your Flour before
you get our prices, for we are always
cheapest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-01

WI. JamisOn, the COlOred Law
yer, Acted as Intermediary
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
WOULD NOT INTERFERE.
No European Government Likely to Take
Up the Cause of Spain.

No European Government Likely to Take
Up the Cause of Spain.
New YORK, March ga dispatch to
The World from London says: The
suggestion in certain New York dis
patches that in the event of war be-
tween the United States and Spain,
the latter may receive active co-opera.
ton from some unnamed European
power, is treated with entire incred-
ulity, in political circles of London.
A World representative discussed the
question in the house of commons
lobby with several members of parlia-
ment who are ackn owledged authorities
on foreign affairs. All concurred in
expressing the opinion that should war
break out between the United States
and Spain in relation to Cuba, both
powers would have fair field and no
favor, as far as European countries are
concerned.
Sir Charles Dixie, the highest unof-
fetal authority on such questions in
English politics, has already at an early
stage of the difficulty between Spain
and the United States, stated his belief
that no European power would inter.
vene.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
.,orv Longs Remarks Re-
,.,dlng spain's RESPONSE
buity Widely Quoted.
|,,,iosIly Announces That the
o,,rion Given Was His
personal impression.
o.d stated That Spanish Par
soination Was Eliminated
F,on1 the Situation.

q r,smyGroS, March 2.-The main
tnrest Of the day IN connectlon WIN
4 Name inquiry centered in state
,sut BY Secretary Long, following the
.Npet meeting, that, in his personal
rrjOu, any official participation by
4. Snapish government in the blow
b. up Of the Maine was now prac'
ssDv eliminated from the situation.
N, statement was not Of a formal or
sGal character and was made by MIR.
nr as he walked away from the
FHre House. AS usual the various
.Fpet officers were besieged with in.
rries as 10 the questions before the
netting, aud in response to these Inn.
ntuuities the secretary rather casually
rnned up the situation in a few
,rls, stating that most Of the time
a been given to the outrages on col.
ssa pstmasters in the South.
This Caused the Trouble.
Naturally the Cuban situation had
kr gone over, he said, but there We're
fscual developments and he felt that
Fbr excitement over the subject had
herially atated. Then he added the
tRment, in the same passing way,
a any participation by the Spanish
Enment in the blowing up OF the
Gne was practically eliminated, in
Judgment. This last remark was
lSdily given wide circulation apart
Em the quieting references which had
EDmpanied it. 1t Immediately started
sth comment and discussion, and
ben Mr.. Long returned to the navy
Eartment after lunch he found that
pat he had intended to convey was
slg given the force of an official dec.
nnOn that Spain's responsibility for
kdlsaster had been eliminated.
order to make clear his meaning
persona expression OF opinion, Mr..
ls dictated the following statement
lr main thing we talked about in
sAet was the outrages on the postmas
one white man in Georgia and one
uOfed man in South Carolina.
lNgard to the Cuban situation, said
noGsht things were growing quieter
Gay, and as far as my judgment
aiWas inclined to think that any
O4 participation ON the part of the
AuSn government in the disaster was
practically eliminated.
lS foregoing conveyed al that Mr..
s desired to say on the subject and
IucA was given only to offset en-.
s'u versions of what he had said.
Was much surprised that so much
sl'iOn mad been given to his passing
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Montgomery and Nashville to
Carry Supplies to Starving
ReConcentradoS.
Will Remain in Cuban Ports
Only Long Enough to Dis
charge CargoeS.
Immediate Demand for Food
Around Sagua la Grande
and MatanzaS.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The decision
of the navy department to send two
ships to Cuba with supplies for the
suffering recon centrados caused much
commotion in official circles until the
real purport of the visit Of the ships
came out. The cruiser Montgomery
and the gunboat Nashville were Sc
lected for the purpose and orders were
sent to Admiral Sicard to put them in
shape for the required service.
1t is explained at the navy depart
ment that this action was taken at the
instance of the Cuban Relief associa-
ton, organized through the efforts OF
the state department for the relief OF
the destitute non-combatants in Cuba.
1t was represented to the department
That Great Distress Prevails
among the people in the vicinity OF
Sagua la Grande and MatanZas on the
northern coast of the island and that
considerable difficulty is experienced in
sending supplies there because of the
infrequent visits of the merchant ships.
Ou t1lS dCCOuuU, duu peCduSo VI tho AAAA"
mediate demand for supplies at the
points indicated, the officers of the as
ISOLATION requested the secretary OF the
navy to authorize the use of one or
more of the warships at Key West in
the transportation there Of food sup
plies contributed by the charitable Of
the United States in response to the
appeals of President Mckinley and Sec
retary Sherman. Secretary Long
Conferred With the President
on the subject and it was decided to
comply with the request. The Mont
gomery and the Nashville were selected
as most suitable for the service and the
necessary orders were dispatched to
Admiral Sicard. The Montgomery
will 60 to Matanzas and the Nashville
to Sagua la Grande with the under
standing that they will remain in
those ports only long enough to deliver
the supplies to the agents of the asso-
citation for distribution where they will
do the most good. Although the mis-
sion assigned to the warships will take
them both within short distance Of
Havana, estimated at from two to four
hours, it is stated that neither vessel
will visit the Cuban capital
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
THAT LONG STATEMENT,
Secretary AIger Insists That 1t Is No,
Official.


Oficial.
WASHINGTON, March 3.-The Post
prints the following interview with
Secretary of War Alger:
"The statement Of Secretary Long
that Spain's official participation in
the disaster to the Maine had been
practically eliminated was merely an
expression of personal opinion on his
part. 1t is an injstice to him as we'll
rs to the administration to give an Of.
fetal significance to his expression
when he was particular at the time to
emphasize the fact that he was speak.
ing simply as an individual. In the
absence of official facts-and / can re-.
peat what has been said heretofore,
that the public is equally as well in.
formed as the government-no member
of the administration can Of course
make official declaration touching
Spain's responsibility, moral or other.
wise. There is not an iota Of informa-
ton as to the cause or origin Of the ex-
plosion upon which the government
can at this time form conclusion or
base decisi.l. The verdict of the
court of inqule on that point must pa
tiently be awaited"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
AT WORK ON THE MAINE.
Wrecking Tug I. j. Merritt Arrives at
Havana.

HAVANA, March 3.-The wrecking
tug /. J. Merritt of the Merritt 81 Chap
man wrecking and Dredging company
has arrived here from New York, and
late in the day she moved a barge near
the wreck and commenced work. Fred
j. Sharp is here in charge for the com.
pany. The Merritt is powerful boat,
but another and bigger tug is expected
shortly. The Right Arm will probably
remain as long as she can be useful.
The wrecking company expects from
now on to keep four expert divers at
work.
The Spanish divers were at work
about the wreck during the day, and it
is understood they will report to the
Spanish board appointed to inquire
into the cause of the accident. Captain
Peral is the president of the Spanish
board of inquiry.
The barge brought with the wreck
ing tug l. j. Merritt is proving of great
value in carrying away debris, and in
the course of few days much Of the
wreck above water will be removed.
No bodies were found during the day
and there was no salvage Of any value.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
A FRENCH VIEW OF 1T.
Destruction of the Maine Means the In
danandenCe of Cuba.

Destruction of the Maine Means the In
dependence of Cuba.
NEW YORK, March "A dispatch to
The Herald from Paris says:
In the Intransigeant, Henri Roche
fort writes: "To really grasp the stu.
stion, the explosion on the Maine must
be really regarded as the first battle
between Spain and the Cuited States.
As for us we only see in it the last
stage of the advance of tie Cubans
toward independence. The catastrophe
has caused the death of 254 unfortunate
sailors, but it has also saved the lives
of millions Of combatants, for 1t in
sures the final triumph OF the insuireo'
ton before many weeks"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
VICTORY FOR CUBANS.
Another Version of the Recent Battle at
HOlguin.

Another Version of the Recent Battle at
Holguin.
NEW YORK, March 3.-Reports Of
the recent battle at Holguin, province
of Santiago de Cuba, have been received
in New York. Instead Of the battle
being Spanish vict ory as represented
from Havana, it was a disastrous de-
feat, followed by retreat on the part
of the Spanish forces.
The Cuban loss in the five days
fighting was less than 80 killed. On
the fifth day the Spanish columns re-
treated, carrying their wounded to Hol-
guin, and leaving 200 dead on the field.
The real Spanish loss will never be
known, as the dead and wounded were
taken from the field at night 1t is es-
timated that nearly 1000 were killed
and wounded. From word received
from Holguin, it was learned that there
were several companies almost annihi-
lated by the Cuban fire.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
\" lHE MAINE VICTIMS.

:" frovides for a Bronze Memorial
|r Tablet in the Capitol.
.".AHlSGToN, =. March 2.-Shortly after
Sua'e convened Mr.. Perkins (Cal. J.,
I,,aa .Ommlttee on naval affairs, pre-.
80 favorable report on Mr.. Ba.
i'ssolution providing for the erec.
E,,,a y o'a1uary hall of the Capitol of a
- memorial tablet, commemora.
y the officers and sailors who lost
y, yves In the Maine disaster in Ha.
,s, uarOor. Mr.. Morrill, suggested
kAe to uary hall was scarcely a proper
|La|, :. erect the tablet and Mr.. Hoar
kebt ba. saought some other place for it
kon v ue''er be designated. The reso-
kNo "a' so amended as to provide
kabI, ERECTION of the tablet at some
kpsdopp.ace pace In the Capitol and was
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
THE NINE THEORY
Opinion of Naval Officers Lean
Strongly That Way.
COURT OF INQUIRY TO so REPORT


HAVANA, via Key West, March g.
Without adding unnecessarily to the
surmises, conjecture and prophecy con-
cerning the finding of the court Of in.
quiry, it is fair to say that, as matter Of
fact, most of the naval officers here and
at Key West incline to the opinion that
the court will find that the disaster to
the Maine was caused by the explosion
of a floating submarine mine under the
port side of the ship forward. Opinions
differ as to whether the mine was
made of high explosives such as wet
and dry gun cotton, or ordinary gun.
powder. Opinions aglee, not only as
to the existence of mines in the harbor,
but also that this one was laid pur.
posely near the buoy where forei gn
war vessels were directed to moor and
was fired from an electric battery on
shore.
Carelessness or Ignorance.
1t is believed barely possible that the
explosion of the mine was the result OF
the carelessness or ignorance of Span.
ish officers in charge of the mine sta
ton keys when testing the circuit, but
the latter supposition is not felt to be
probable. 1t is further regarded as
settled by the evidence before the court
that the port side of the hull forward
was completely blown to pieces, and
the only explosion on the Maine, except
Of isolated cases of fixed ammunition,
was that of 1000 pounds Of saluting
powder, stored forward, and OF which
no trace can be found.
These views are gathered from off,
GERS who talk with great reserve and
only upon the assurance that their
identity will never be revealed. The
fact remains that only The members
of the court of inquiry know all the
testimony elected and no one is au'
thorized to make public matters In ad-
vance of the final adjudgment.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
BROOKINGS BROOKINGS CO.. SOUTH DAKOTA MARCH a. 1885,

steamer La Bretagne Of the French
line for Havre. Many members of the
Spanish colony in New York were at
the pier to bid him farewell. Lieuten.
ant Sobral, 1t will be remembered, was
interviewed shortly after the Maine
disaster and made certain statements
rejecting on the United States navy.
AS Sobral's recall was already gazet' ed
at Madrid no official action was taken
by the state department.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
THROUGH AT NEY WEST
Naval Board Of Inquiry Will
Resume Sittings at Havana
Immediately.
Apparent That Little Informal
ton Was Secured From
the Survivors.
WreCking Tug Merritt Begins
the Attempt of Raising
the Maine.

KEY WEST, Fla, March 3.-The court
Of inquiry has finished its work here
and will. it is expected, leave for Ha-
vana in the morning. Apparently the
court has gained little information dur.
ing the Key West sessions which could
help explain the explosion.
At the morning session of the court
10 more enlisted men were examined
by the full board, and Commander
Forsyth the first Of the witnesses not
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
FAIRLY WELL FORTIFIED.
General Merritt Pleased With His An
nual Inspection.

nual Inspection.
ATLANTA, March 3.-General Wesley
Merritt, U. S. A, Lieutenant Stother,
his aide, and Major James b. Quinn of
the United States engineer service,
passed through Atlanta on their way to
Washington. General Merritt claimed
during his visit to the South that he
was only Oh his annual tour Of inspec-
ton and that he came here to investi-
gate the Notifications and report upon
any needed improvements, coming di-
rect from Galveston.
"The Gulf coast is fairly well forti-
fed" said General Merritt. "There is
still some work to be done, but, on the
whole. am pleased with my annual
inspection and think that in the event
of war we could give good account Of
ourselves
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Powder Works Are Busy,

SANTA CRUZ, Cal, March 3.-At the
powder works near here, men are busy
night and day. -Four new presses have
just been received for the manufacture
of smokeless powder. These presses
mean an additional output of 1900
pounds daily. The capacity of the
works is now two and a half tons of
government powder daily, and nine
tons of black powder
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Commissioner Kipp Can Ee Removed.

PIERRE, S. D., March 3.-The su-
preme court has granted the peremp-
tory writ of mandamus asked for in the
insurance commissioner controversy,
which will put Thomas H. Ayres, the
new appointee of the governor, in
charge of the Office in place of Kipp,
the present incumbent, who was re.
moved by Governor Lee. The opinion
was written by Presiding Judge Cor.
son, the othor members concurring.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Dynamite for Pensacola.

CINCINNATI, March 3. Two tons Of
dynamite were shipped from here dur
ing the day to Pensacola, Fla. The
shipping firm declines to say whether
it was shipped on government account
or to private dealers.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Normally Quiet mt Havana.

KEY WEST, March 3.-Captain Han
ION of the steamer Masco:te, which ar
rived from Havana last night, says
that when the vessel left Havana there
were no signs of impending riot or of
an anti American demonstration. On
the contrary, everything was normally
quiet
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Spanish Verdict RaceiYed.

MADRID, March 3. The Spanish gov.
srnment on Monday received report
from the Spanish authorities at Ha-
vana saying that the explosion which
wrecked the Maine was due to internal
causes, adding that it was believed
that the United States experts Twill
admit this without reservation of any
kind"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
New Torpedo Boat Talbot.

BRISTOL, r. l., March 3.-The new
United States torpedo boat Talbot was
given her first builders trial over the
7.knot course. The trial was in every
way a success and it was announced at
the close that the boat made the record
Of % knots an hour.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
HE FOLLOWS DE LONE.

Naval Attache Sobral OF the spanish
Legation Sails for Home.
NEW YORK, March s.-Lieutenant
Commander s'obral, former naval at.
tache of the Spanish legation in Wash.
sngton, sailed during the day on the
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
The Columbia in Dry Dock.

PHILADELPHIA, March 3.-The United
States cruiser Columbia was placed in
the dry dock at the League Island
navyyard during the day. The big
warship's bottom will be scraped and
painted and minor repairs will be made.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Pope I.eO's Twentiath Anniversary.

ROME, March 3.-The Goth anniver.
sary of the coronation of the pope, Leo
XIII, is being celebrated. His holiness,
who was in excellent health, received
the congratulations of the high prelates
in the throne room, replying in strong
voice.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
: heY WEST HEARING.

0n Of Survivors OF the Maine
| r., Continues.
sns, EST A Fla, March 2.-Engineer
aaets W. assistant Engineer Bowers,
hut n oasnington and Crenshaw and
the sso0 eut,sted men were examined
Faopi,r,.0 days session of the court
|arspa -, INTO the loss of the Maine in
fl b ,ssnor .oor Feb. 10. The hearing
'umed in the morning.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-03-04
Spain Reduces Duty on Corn.

MADRID, March 3.-The cabinet coun-
Gil has decided to reduce the duty on
corn to 6 pesetas per hecolitre, as long
us the price exceeds 1919 pesetas.