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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
OFF TO HAWAII.
Philadelphia Will Be Ready July L.
Goes to Honolulu.

Washington, June 17.-AccOrding to
present plans, the cruiser Philadelphia,
now being fitted out at Mare Island,
Cal, will become the flagship of the
Pacific station, and will be sent to
the policy of the administration with
respect to the Hawaiian islands. The
Philadelphia will be placed in commits
sion on the LIST prOXimO. and will prob
ably start at once for the Hawaiian s.
lands. 1t is hoped by the adninistra-
ton that arrangements will have been
made before that date for the annexa-
ton of the islands, and that the COM
mander-in-chief of the naval forces in
the Pacific, flying his flag on the Phil
adelphia, will hoist the American flag
over the Hawaiian islands. The gun
boat Bennington, which has been on
guard at Honolulu for many months
past, is under orders to join Admiral
Dewey'S fleet in Manila harbOr. 1t is
expected that the old cruiser MOhican,
which is now cruising in that vicinity,
will take station at Honolulu and re-
main there until the arrival of the Phil
adelphid- Within the next week or
two Secretary Long will designate a
commander-in-chief of the Pacific sta
ton to succeed Admiral Miller, who re-
tires on the Sd prOXimO, and also an Of
ficer to command the Philadelphia. 1t
is now said that Captain CrOWninShield
chief of the bureau of navigation, will
not be assigned to the command of the
Philadelphia. as he has no desire for
sea duty at present. Two other officers
are now named for this assignment,
and it is believed that one or the other
will get it. They are Captain SilaS w.
Perry, commanding the receiving ship
now captain of the Mare Island navy
ward
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
1T WAS CLOSE.
But the Fusionists Out Voted the
Middle of the Readers at Omaha.

Omaha, June lin the discussion of
the report of the. credentials committee, a
report more or less favorable TO the fu-
sonists, the niddle-of-the-roader yester-
day endeavored to force the national Pop
ulist committee to admit Paul Wander
wort of Nebraska, as entitled to hold the
proxy of NJ. w. Howard of Alabama in
the national committee. They We're led
by Colonel Frank Burkitt of Mississippi.
On a call of the roll they were defeated
by q vote of "a to 81.
Afterward Colonel Burkitt made long
speech in which he demanded the retire
nent OF MARION ron BQtIer IRON me chaIr7
told the fusionists that if they persisted
in their course of action they would drive
the southern Populists to an affIiation
with the Republicans. The report of the
committee was declared by Chairman But
Ter adopted on a viva Voce vote, but on a
suggestion of Senator Allen, chairman of
the credentials committee, he allowed the
roll to be called, with no change of re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
SURGEON WILL DIE.
Serious Accident During an Operation
in New York.

New York, June 17.-Dr. George Sim
mons a surgeon of the Polytechnic hospi-
tai at Thirty-fOurth street and Third ave-
nue., was performing an operation there
when, by accident, his left arm was al
most several at the wrist. He is in
critical condition.
DR.. Simmons and a number of assistants
were amputating the leg of Joseph Ryan,
who had been injured in a cable car ac-
cident. \ number of students were watch
ing the operation, and the leg was hang
ing. only by a tendon, when Or. simmons
took up the knife to sever the leg from
the body. The young surgeon who had
hold of the leg suddenly slipped and fell
pushed against the left wrist of the sur
geon. and the hand was nearly cut off.
DR.. Simmons tainted from loss of blood.
Blood poisoning set in Immediately and it
was necessary to amputate the arm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
200 POUND PRESSURE.
Ottawa's Gas Well Shows Satisfactory
Test.

Ottawa, June 1.-THE natural gas
question is no longer an experiment at
Ottawa. The we'll has been cased and
tested with satisfactory results. At
the test, it showed a gas pressure of $50
pounds per square inch, with an in
crease of about a pound per minute, so
that it is safe to say that the pressure
of the gas will reach about 200 pounds,
which means about one million cubic
feet per day.
The company is very we'll pleased
with their results and have shut the
well up, taken down the derrick and
moved it about 200 feet almost due
north, where another well will be
drilled. If the gas found there be of as
much pressure as has already been
struck in the present we'll it will also
be cased and finished up for use in con-
nection with the we'll already down.
Another well will then be drilled down
to the last layer of sand to determine
what are the prospects for getting
still greater pressure. During the drill
ling of the second we'll, which will prob
ably begin tomorrow, the gas from the
present we'll will be used in making
steam.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
A COURAGEOUS ACT.

The Populist state convention which
has just closed its sessions in this city
was made up of a rather remarkable
body of men, many of them new to the
business of making a state ticket.
Plank which they wished to introduce
into their platform, and many of them
which they actually inserted, are
strange, peculiar and usual.
The Populists handled the reinss of the
band wagon and allowed the Democrats
and Silver Republicans to play footmen
and open and close the end gate as the
niddle-of-the-road fellows took their
seats, or got out at the reviewing
stands.
The convention was courageous
one. Its action in demanding the i'm
mediate suspension of the metropolitan
police law was a rebuke, not only to
the present head of their party and
the man whom they were expected
to name as their standard bearer
again, but was a. reprimand to all the
governors who have been at the state
house in recent years, regardless of
politics. The metropolitan police law
was enacted ostensiblZ- to insure the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
OUTLYING ISLANDS.

Tt has been reported with much show of
truth that the government is about to
take possession of the Caroline and La
drone groups of islands in connection with
the occupation of the Philippines.
Both of the groups mentioned are in
line with Hawaii and the Philippines and
while exercising Jurisdiction over one
group of islands in Pacific waters we
might perhaps just as easily exercise it over
many. The Caroline islands are located
just to the east of the Philippines, but in
stead of being punched together closely
they are drawn out in elongated fashion
over considerable surface. They are di-
vided into the western, central and east
ern subdivisions. The western subdiVis-
ion contains 346 square miles well wooded
and under cultivation, the chief products
being bread fruit, cocoanuts, sugar cane,
oranges and bananas. Cattle, sheep and
swine have been successfully introduced
and abound in large numbers. In this
subdivision there are barely more than
10000 inha bitants.
The central subdivision, more commonly
known as the Carolines proper, embraces
between 400 and 500 islands, but contains
not more than $50 square miles. So far
as it's resources are concerned, they are
similar to those of the western subdivis-
ion In population it numbers about 3d.
900 inhabitants, some of whom are whites.
The eastern subdivision is made up of
numerous small islands, containing 100000
inhabitants. Over 300 years have elapsed
since the Caroline islands by virtue of
discovery fell into the hands of Spain.
The LadrOne or Mariana islands lie
northward from the Carolines, and consist
in number of twenty islands, only five of
which are inhabited. Densely wooded and
fertile, they are rich in resources and Of
fer many attractions to commerce. They
contain II 900 inhabitants. OF the La
drones, as well as of the CarOlines, the
natives are dark-skinned. Both groups,
under favorable conditions. are capable of
being made the sources of vast revenue.
If they belonged to the United States they
would soon become centers of wealth,
fnement and enterprise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
STATE MILLERs MEET.
B. Warkinton Reelected President
Other officers Retained.

ottawa, June 1.-THE State Mil1ers'
association held their annual meeting
yesterday at Forest park. There was
a large attendance of millers from all
parts of the state.
A very interesting paper was read by
Mr.. ]. D. Bowersock of Lawrence, on
What Will Be the Effect of Continued
War on the Prices of Flour and
Wheat?" A paper by G. B. HOFFMAN
of Enterprise, was read by the secreta-
ry, Mr.. Hoffman being absent. Miss
Glazier of Newton, gave a reading
which was very much enjoyed by all.
Talks were also made by a number of
the millers, subject: Flour Expecta-
tons" Robert Atkinson, jr., gave a
short talk on Insurance"
B. Warkinton of Newton was re-
elected president and G. V. Topping of
Enterprise, secretary and other officers
the same as last year.
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KANSAS NEWS.
Death of Jesse PaytOn Of
Horton
Recalls a Bloody Tragedy Three
Years Ago.
MILLERS MEET.
Wellington Hunts Girl Who
Was Not Lost.
Chanute Will Bore For Natural
Gas.

Horton, June 17-JeSSe Payton, who
lived three miles south of Horton for
several years, but moved to Atchison
some months ago, died in that city Sat
urday evening of pneumonia, after an
illness of two weeks. He leaves a wife
and six children in destitute circum-
stances. a collection was taken up for
funeral purposes. He has been in the
employ of Lawrence Wines till sick
ness overlook him. Deceased was "a
years old.
The death of Payton recalls a trag-
edy that was enacted at their home
south of Horton three and a half years
ago, resulting in Jim Mutt going to the
penitentiary for a term of twenty years.
One bitter cold night in February, Mutt,
who was the hero of another tragedy in
Pennsylvania about rs years ago in
which he killed Lawyer Duke, loaded
up on whisky and started for home,
but stopped at the PaytOn house. Pay
ton was away at the time. but man
by the name of Colnan was boarding
there. Mutt asked for supper, and af
ter being served, pulled a revolver and
shot Mrs. Payton twice Colnan in
terfered and received two or three shots
himself, whereupon Mrs. Payton
brought an ak from the woodpile and
with this COlnan beat Mutt into insen-
sibility. For a month it was thought
Mrs. PaytOn would die, but both she
and COlnan recovered. Later COlnan
went to Cuba and was enlisted with the
insurgents for awhile but is again in
this neighbOrhoOd. AT the time of the
er south of town with wife and one
child. Their possessions were sold and
the wife and little one moved back east.
Although of a QuarrelSOme nature, Mutt
was drunk when he made the assault.
A petition is now in circulation asking
for his pardon.
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$4,000 FOR CUBAN JUNTA.
American Sympathizer Contributes to
Freedom's Cause.

Washington. June 1.-THE proclamation
issued two days ago by General Palma
telling of the recent expedition of Cuban
residents of the United States to the ISL
and calling for additional contributions for
the support of the cause has already
brought a hearty and welcome response in
a donation of 81 900. The gift is not from
sympathizer who requested Senior Palma
to place the amount to any purpose which
he saw fit for the interests of Cuba, but
desired that his name be not known in
connection with the contribution.
The junta has been under additional
heavy expenses since the beginning of the
war, and the donation was gratefully re-
ceived, and the Cuban representatives
hope there are other Americans who will
follow the example of this philanthropist.
The money will be used to defray the gen.
eraI expenses of the junta, which have
been from time to time met by voluntary
contributions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

general enforcement of the prohibitory
law in the larger cities. The present
Populist governor, his Republican pre-
decessor and a number of both perSua-
siOnS preceding have not only failed to
perform their duty in seeing that this
law was executed but have actually
used the system to further their own
personal or political aims.
The metropolitan police law, whatever
good may be inherent in it, has been a
roaring farce as our governors have
used it. 1t is worthy of note that these
governors in failing to make the use
intended of the law have cut their own
Threats by their scandaIous actions.
The police officials. appointed directly
and indirectly by the governors, have
been Thoroughly acquainted with the facts
that joints were being conducted, the
law constantly violated and knew the
individuals who were running them.
Yet they openly permitted the violations.
Such conduct on the part of the gov
ernors of the state could result only in
bringing about disrespect for the execu-
tives and disgust at their ridiculous at
tempts to handle the metropolitan po-
lice business, not as a means of en-
forcing all the laws, but as a machine
for rewarding political services and
making votes for the administration in
power.
The joint-keeper has been a bigger
man than Gov. Leedy or Gov. Morrill,;
has laughed and grown fat at the me-
chanical attempts of the executives to
keep him down. He may now find his
match in the mayors whose hands
were united by this convention of Cor
dian knot-cutters.
Bluffs didn't "go'' with this conven-
ton. The governor didn't like the ac-
ton which deprived him of machinery
in the cities. 1t was given out that he
wouldn't play BALI under the pro-
posed ruling-but the convention was
the umpire. 1t was tired of hypocrisy.
The grand stand was cheering the de-
cision. The governor would have soon
heard the cry three strikes and out,
Boyle to the bat" But he took his
medicine and was given base
The convention showed its courage by
administering the rebuke and demand
ing the immediate suspension of the
law. The majority of the convention
favored a principle. The minority ia
vored a policy. Principle won.
The politicians among the Populists
knew the suspension of the law would
deprive them of an invaluable machine
in conducting the campaign in the cit
les, but the people care not for this.
The majority of the members of the
present state administration have filled
the offices to which they were elected
with credited to themselves. AS a rule
they have conducted these Offices fully
as well as did their Republican pre-
decessors and in some cases more
creditably.
The even balance of parties in Kan
sas makes it essential that the best
men be put forward. The weak forces
on their tickets are likely to produce
their natural effects at the polls. 1t is
a good thing for a state to have both
political parties ION their mettle.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
MAXIMS QUARREL.
Brothers All at Odds Over Engines of
Death

New York, June 1.-THE Maxim broth
ers, makers of weapons of war, are at
odds. One would think that the fame and
fortune attached to the name would suf-
flee for the whole family. but Hudson
Maxim, inventor of the smokeleSS cannon
powder, progressive sInokeless powder and
aerial torpedo says that Hiram s. Maxim
inventor of the automatic gun the flying
machine and another kind of aerial tor
pedo. is jealous.
Not long ago Hiram Maxim published
in England disclaimer with regard to
Hudson's inventions, the idea being to
throw dscredit upon them. The attack
has only recently arrived in this country
Hudson Maxim came along at the same
time. He is now at the Waldorf-AS-
toria.
Some time ago Hiram told me- said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
CANADIANS COMING.
HighIanders Want to See Fourth of
July in New York.

New York, June 17.-CoIonel Charles R.
Pope. formerly United States consul at
Toronto, Canada, called Mayor Van
Wyck today and informed him that the
Forty-eighth Highlanders of Toronto, a
regiment 500 strong, desired to visit the
city and take part in the Fourth of July
celebration here. The regiment preferred
to come as guests of the Old Guard, and
Major Briggs of that organiza ton said the
guard willing to act host
Colonel Pope asked for appropriation
for the purpose. but the mayor gave him
no encoura cement He said there was no
fund available to entertain strangers. 1t
is possible the Highlanders may come
anyway and at their own expense.
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KICKED BY A MULE.
Emporia Blacksmith Forced to Take
q Vacation.

Emporia, June 17.-Henry Bitsing, a
blacksmith on East Sixth avenue, met
with painful accident yesterday after
noon which will cause him to take a
short vacation from his work and spend
it at home under the care of a physi-
clan. Two mules were tied in the shop.
He shod one and while working on the
latter the first one became frightened
and kicked, striking Mr.. Biting in the
back.
AT first it was thought to be very Sc
riouS: after a more careful eXamina-
tiOn it was found that he is hurt inter
nally. Just how serious is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

George Gould thinks he has dis
covered way of evading the inherit
ance tax on $1,000 900 left him by his
father. He asserts that it was in pay
ment for ten years services. This will
strike the public as a pretty high val
uation on the boys time. If the courts
sustain; his contention a serious blow
viii be given to one feature of the war
revenue bill. as heirs of other million
aires who may die in the future would
doubtless take advantage of this loop
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
STRANGE CATTLE DISEASE
Cattlemen of Elk County Experience
Losses

Howard June 17.-There is a strange
disease among the cattle that are kept in
the pasture of Burk Taylor, in Elk eoun-
ty, a few miles west of New Albany.
There are about 1900 head of cattle in the
pasture and quite a number have died.
Some persons think the cattle were af
flcted with Texas fever, while others are
of the opinion that they have been bit
ten by mad dogs. Several Wilson county
farmers have cattle in that pasture, among
whom are John Smith of Coyville and
Dennis FitzmOrriS and Perry Christ of
Fall River township. 1t Is said that sew
eral of Mr.. Smiths cattle have died since
they were driven to the pasture. The
pasture has been Guaranteed and the
board of live stock commissioners are in
vestigating the disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
TO PASS THE RAPIDS.
American Steamer Will Experim ent
in ST. LAWRENCE River

Montreal June 17-An experiment in ST.
Lawrence river navigation is about to be
tried by the United States government.
Captains Onellette and Batten, two of the
Oldest and best known river pilots, of the
government to pilot two, and perhaps
more, large boats from the great lakes
to the Atlantic SeabOard, shooting all the
rapids of the st. Lawrence. The boats
are more than 200 feet in length and their
size makes it impossible for them to be
taken through the canals. They will be
the first steamers of this size to run all
the rapids of the st. Lawrence, the boats
of the Richelieu and Ontario Naviga ton
company not exceeding $50 feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

is without a coroner. DR.. V. T. Boaz
has enlisted in the volunteers enrolled
last evening at Girard by Captain Clark
of the Twentieth Kansas regiment, and
has gone to San Francisco to join his
regiment.
This will leave Crawford county with
out a coroner until his successor is ap-
pointed by the governor.
The doctor did not wait for a commits
sion but he goes as a private to do his
duty to his country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
FOUND VALUABLE COIN.
One of the Advantages of Hoeing in
the Garden

lola, June III. w. Miller who lives
on North Walnut street, while hoeing
in his garden one day this week, un-
earthed gold coin, possibly one of the
smallest pieces ever coined. 1t is a
quarter California dollar, but has no
date, and is very much smaller than
the American gold dollar. OF course
no one knows how long it has been in
the ground, but it is as bright as it
was the day it was coined. Mr.. Miller
thinks he has a prize and possibly he
has. 1t is a very peculiar and rare
piece of money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
To Meet in Quebec.

Ottawa, Ont, June lit has been
decided to hold the international con-
ference between the United States and
Canada at Quebec on the 18th of July
The Canadian representatives will be
Sir Wilfred Laurier Sir Richard Cart
wright and Sir Louis Davis. Hon.
Francis Langelier will, in all probabili-
ty, be the legal agent for the dominion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
WILL BORE FOR GAS.
Chanute Business Men Will Raise
Expense Money.

Chanute, June 17.-At a meeting of
the board of trade last night, the pres
ident was directed to confer with the
finance committee with reference to
taking an immediate subscription for
the purpose of developing gas, the mo-
ney to be expended under the direction
of the board of trade. Various mat
tiers have interfered with the progress
of this special work; but now a united
community will push the development
of gas,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
TWO MILE TELEPHONE.
Brown County Farmer Connects With
Hiawatha-

Hiawatha, June 17.-Geo. T. Pricer is
the pioneer of a movement that will be
popular with most of our prosperous
farmers He has put in a telephone
and although he lives full two miles
south of town, can converse with his
Hiawatha friends at pleasure. Those
farmers who wish to get thoroughly in
touch with Hiawatha viii lose no time
in putting in telephones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
Heavy Rain at wanamaker.

Wednesdays heavy rain did great
damage west of Topeka, near Wanama-
ker. The valley of Wanamaker was
one vast sheet of water. Corn is badly
damaged and vegetation of all kinds
suffered. Bridges and fences are
washed away and work in the fields
will be impossible for some time. In
many places the growth of weeds has
compelled the replanting of entire fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17
Can Be Built for seo.ooo.ooo.

Washington, June 17.-Prof. Haupt,
of the Nicaragua canal commission,
was before the senate committees on
the Nicaragua canal today. He ex-
pressed the opinion that the canal, as
proposed. is entirely feasible and placed
the cost of construction at between
$50, 600, 900 and $95, 5000 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

Prof Koch of Berlin has made the
discovery that mosquitoes are the cause
of malaria and recommends quinine.
The information at hand neglects to
state whether the quinine is to be ad-
ministered to the mosquito or to the
malaria
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ENGLAND is Careful.

Gibraltar, June 1.-THE Spanish
transatlantic liner San Augustin has
arrived here from Cadiz for the purpose
of shipping 1880 tons of coal. She has
been detained by the British authori-
ties, pending a guarantee that the coal
is intended for purely commercial pur-
poses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

Chicago News: Correspondent John
J. ingalls, says he can't see how the
United States can hold the Philippines,
nor avoid taking possession of Cuba.
If Mr.. ingalls, will kindly move up
closer to the ring side he will get a
better view of the fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

The Spaniards who are doing the
fighting, do not seem to regard the
Yankees as so bad a lot, since they pre-
fer making a surrender to the Amer4-
cans rather than to the insurgents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-17

After the close of the war there will
be so much to be done in the way of
laying cables and digging canals that
the income from the new revenue law