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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
HEROINE OF THE WAR.
Wife of General W. W. Gordon Nurses
Fevered Soldiers.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 26.-When the
story of the war is written Mrs. VIII
liam w. Gordon will figure in its pages
as one of it's heroines. She is the wife
of General Gordon, recently appointed
one of the commissioners to arrange for
the evacuation of Porto Rico. She is
also well known in Chicago, having been
the first white child born in the great
western metropolis, and she was spec
tally honOred there at the Worlds
Columbian exposition.
For a time today a dead volunteer
soldier lay in the parlor of Mrs. Cor
don's mansion in this city BY the side
of the coffin stood the dead mans
brother worn with service and racked
with fever. Both are Indiana boys,
members of the One Hundred and Fiji
ty-seventh regiment, commanded by
Colonel Studebaker. The dead man was
Private Perry of Goshen, and the
brother who mourned at his side is
Captain Perry.
With their regiment, the men had
been crowded on a train at Jacksonville,
Fla, last night. Mrs. Gordon happen
ed to be a passenger, and the i'll cond1-
ton of the troops at once claimed her
wOmanly sympathy She found that
neither supplies nor physicians had
been procured to attend the ailing SOL
diers during their trip north, and at
once turned her attention to lettering
their condition.
More especially was she interested in
Private Perry, whose desire to reach
home before deaths muster-out reached
him was often expressed in a touch
ing manner. All the delicacies and slim
ulants of the Pullman car buffet,
however, proved unavailing, and Prl-
vate Perry left the world and the SER
vice of his country before the train
reached here. Mrs. Gordon, after hav-
ing paid the last attentions to the dying
boy, telegraphed to have an undertaken
at the station here. The response was
prompt, and when the train arrived the
body was tenderly cofined and taken to
Mrs. GOrdOn's home in OglethOrpe ave
nue.. where it lay in state all day, hon
ored by tears and wreaths and watched
by the disconsolate brother. When
evening came a hearse bore the remains
to the station, and the dead and living
brothers are tonight on their way to
the stricken Indiana home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
N. PAC. CREDITORS WIN.
In a Contest With the StockhoId-
erS.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 26.-Special
Master Cary filed two reports today in
the Northern Pacific cases, which turn
over four million acres of land to the
creditors of the road and slice off just
that much from the preferred stock
holders.
The lands in question are in Mime
sofa and North Dakota, east of the Mis-
souri, river. The holders of preferred
stock laid claim to them, holding their
stock was a first lien on the lands. Mas
ter Cary holds, however, that the pre-
ferred stock is not a first lien on the
lands, but the lands should be held for
all the creditors of the road.
AS these lands are about all the avail
able assets of the road, the decision is
of interest to everyone connected with
the litigation either as a creditor or
stockhOlder. If the report is confirmed
by the court, the lands will be turned
over to the creditors of the company
The report of the master questions
the right of the stockholders holding
lands representing SIS, 790,15S of the
preferred stock to those lands as against
the creditors of the Northern Pacific
railroad company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
CHINESE HAVE A BAND.
Making Preparations For Free Mason
Celebration at Appleton.

Oshkosh, Wis, Aug. 26.-Between ten
and fifteen Chinese musicians are here
from different parts of the state and
they are preparing an excellent pro-
gramme of music for a Chinese Free
Mason celebration to be held at Apple
ton in about two weeks.
Three times each year the brothers OF
the Chinese Free Mason order get to-
gether and celebrate. The first event
of this kind was held some time ago in
this city and now the Cinnamon from
all parts of the state will gather at APP
pletOn for the second jubilee.
The band which discOursed select Chi
nese music Sunday at the Nee Lee
Yung store is the only organization of
the kind in this part of the country.
and the local Cinnamon are very proud
of their skill as musicians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
LAWTON'S HEALTH REPORT
Only 5e7 Men in the Hospital at
Siboney.


Washington, Aug. 26.-Adjutant Gen
eral Corbin has received from General
Lawton, now in command at Santiago,
reports of the health conditions of the
American troops for the oath and 25th
instant. Following is the report for
the 24th:
Santiago, Aug. 25.-Adjutant General,
Washington:
Total number sick, SO4; total number
of fever cases, 536; total number of new
fever cases, 40; total number of fever
cases returned to duty, SO.
Deaths:
B. J. Mcbride, private, Company I,
Second volunteer infantry.
James Quirke, private, Company I,
Twelfth infantry.
Thomas Davis, private, Company E,
Seventh infantry.
(signed) LAYTON,
Major General.
The report for August 25 follows:
Santiago, Aug. 25. Adjutant General,
Washington:
Total sick 567; total fever cases. 427;
total number of fever cases returned to
duty, 43.
Deaths:
Robert Hooker, musician, Twenty
fourth infantry.
Sergeant Timothy Mccarthy, COmpa-
ny A Thirteenth infantry.
Private John Flint, Troop E, Third
cavalry.
Private Eugene A Huzzy, Company
A First Illinois.
Private Thomas Davis, Company d,
Seventh infantry.
Private John W. Fairchild, Company
G, Tenth infantry.
Private John L. Murphy, Company
A, Ninth Massachusetts.
(Signed.) LAYTON,
Major General.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
AGROUND
Auxiliary Cruiser Sticks Fast
on S and Bar.

New York. Aug. 26.-The auxiliary
cruiser Prairie is aground on a sandbar
off ANA gansett, L. I. She lies in an easy
position, about half mile from the main
land. Two tugs are at work endeavoring
to pull her off. As yet they have not sue
ceeded in moving her, but it is hoped to
float the vessel at high water.
The Prairie is manned by Massachusetts
naval reserves under command of c. J.
Train. The Prairie had 400 troops on
board on their way to Montauk camp.
Two hundred marines were landed here
today and they went from Amagansett to
MOnfank bV train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Probate Judge Dolman yesterday after
noon married couple, both of whom be-
long to the Salvation Army. They are
Peter N Hoard, aged 90 years, and Flora
A Ingold. aged Sc years.
Chief Strauss has returned from Oma-
ha empty-handed. He expected to bring
back with him Cal Mitchell of North To-
of burglary. Mitchell got away from
Omaha the day before the chief arrived
1t will be only a question of a short time
until he will be captured, as he has since
been heard from, and he is not hard to
A colored man arrested yesterday
charged with harness stealing is Sam
Topeka Monday. Tuesday night a dou-
Bile harness valued at $40 was stolen from
j. J. Miller of 915 North Jackson street,
and a single harness worth SIS from G..
r. Houghtellin of 903 North Jackson
street. Martin has been identified as the
The bar which was seized by the police
in the Al Hayslip raid was claimed by
Lew Blackman and yesterday he was
given possession of it Topeka lawyer
who says he looked up the case says that
if B1ackman let HaYslp have the bar to
use, he is liable as an abettor in the Of
tense. The man who rents building
where liquor is sold is liable under the
law.
The county commissioners will have the
fair grounds put in shape. The camp or
cOlored soldiers was somewhat damaging
to the property. Doors were taken off
the buildings to be used as tables and
officers promised to o. K. bill for dam
ages to be sent to the war department.
The camp ground will be plowed and
soWn in blue grass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
REGRET THE WAR.
Hicksite Friends at Richmond Talk of
Peace and Arbitration.

Richmond. Ind. Aug. 26.-The Hick-
site Friends of America opened the first
sessin of the conference of the un-
ion for Philanthropic Labor.
The reports of the various depart
ments were read during the afternoon,
and they proved of much interest. The
most important and most interesting
of these was the report of the peace de-
partment.
Extreme regret was expressed that
the United States senate did not en-
dorse the arbitration treaty with Great
Britain, and it was also taken as a
matter of sincere regret that the con-
f1ict with Spain was not averted.
President Mckinley, however, was
eulogized for his earnest endeavors for
peace both before and during the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
Kansas Fair Dates.

Secretary Coburn of the state board
of agriculture has announced the fol-
lowing additional dates for Kansas
fairs.
Eastern COwley Fair association: S.
c. Day, secretary, Burden; September
14-16.
Cowley County Fair association: A.
c. Bangs, secretary, Winfield; Septem-
Der 27-30.
Osborne County Fair association: F.
P. Wells. secretary, Osborne; Septem-
Der 1923.
Kaw Valley Fair association: w. r.
Stubs, secretary, Lawrence; Septem-
Der 14-16.
Saline County Agricultural, Horticul-
tural and Mechanical association: H.
B. Wallace, secretary, Salina; October
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
KILLED IN SLEEP.
John Carrigan Murdered in Bed
by His Son.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 26.-Early this
morning John Carrigan, about go years
of age, a cartman living at % Illinois
street, was brutally murdered by his
son, Frank, aged 80 years, while he
slept. The old mans head was nearly
severed from the body by an axe. Carri-
gan was arrested and taken to the
house and shown the result of his
work ct done it, admit it, the pris-
oner said. Ct did it because he broke
my mothers arm. He abused her and
wouldn't stand for it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
ANOTHER CASE
Of Yellow Fever Makes It's Appear
ance at Franklin, La.

Galveston, Texas, Aug. 26.-HoustOn
declared quarantine against Galveston
at an early hour this morning. No reas-
on is known for it except that there is
an artinerist sick at Fort Point, two
miles from Galveston, but the case has
not been declared yellow fever. 1t is
isolated and guarded.
A case reported at Franklin, La,
yesterday, is regarded as genuine yell
low fever The Louisiana state board
of health is inforcing quarantine regu-
lations there very strictly and no trains
stop in the parish. Louisiana last
Guaranteed against Galveston.
The woman's Relief Carps will go to
Cincinnati via Santa FEES special
through train which will leave here on
September 3. Round trip ticket from
here costs only S16.10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
BLANCO'S LAST WORDS.
Counsels His People as a Father
Would His Children.

New York, Aug. ga special to the
Press from Washington says:
A translation of Gen. Blanco's latest
proclamation to the people of Havana
has reached Washington. 1t says:
1--WE have been vanQuished and with
out consideration of our birthplace, will
be tomorrow as strangers in this cOun-
try and as emigrants to this portion of
the world which today and perhaps a
few weeks more is part of our Spanish
fatherland.
LAS strangers and as the vanquished,
I counsel you, the people of Cuba,
whose hearts are Spanish and who
deeply feel the disgrace of their coun-
try, not to dispute any of the benefits
which the triumph gives to the victOrs.
TT is our obligation now to be quiet;
not to take any part in the different
manifestations OF a local political ma
ture, and even to decline participation
in such affairs, and even if the right of
franchise be offered US.
But you have one duty which should
be a duty of love; that is to undertake
the task of reconstruction of all your
interests and it is your duty also to ask
for even appeal if it become necessary
from your position as the vanQuiShed to
the victorious, for a guarantee of your
personal safety and the protection of
your property interests.
IF you do as I counsel you, the United
States viii take care of your lives and
your interests. Ny mission here soon will
be finished, will be the sovereignty of
Spain, and anyone who feels that with
honor to himself he may continue to call
late his name at the Spanish consulate
which will be esta blished in this CITY.
could have done for her majesty's loyal
subjects. It was duty. to make war
against the insurgents, who never have
been grateful to Spain for her efforts in
their behalf
II am Convinced that there will be no
further disputes between the Cubans and
the Spaniards in the island, for it is my
belief that soon the CubanS begin
to govern here they will find out how use
full are the Spaniards to them and. finally,
o n hfaTr az
serve in the government of the island.
Your companion,
RAMON BLANCO."
The electric fans now operated in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
CHANGES MADE
In the Minstrel Performances are
Made for TONIGHT.

Charles K. Holiday, Jr., announces that
the olio or second part of the K. K. min
strels will be as follows tonight. All the
long and tiresome parts have been elm
mated:
King of Trick Bicyclists, Robert Roedi-
Lee and Leetle, the banjo and dancing
The queen of Prima Donnas, Frank
Weightman.
The Troubadour Mandolin Trio, Kellam,
Coon song, @she Is My Baby" Prof.
Ray.
The grand ballet. which was so well re-
ceived will be augmented with several
new steps and features.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
BEER FOR CHINA.
81 Car Loads Ordered From
Milw aukee.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 26.-what may
be expected in the way of increased
commerce between the United States
and it's newly acquired territory, is
fairly Illustrated by an order for bot
tied beer received by a brewing COM
pany of this city. Its China agent has
cabled an order for sixty-seven car
loads for immediate shipment.
The cars are being loaded ind will be
forwarded by special trains via the
Canadian, Northern and Central Pacific
routes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
GIRL BURGLAR CONFESSES.
Church Member of Alliance, Ohio, Ad-
mits Having Robbed Her Pastor.

Alliance, Ohio Aug 26.-Miss Nora
Izer, an active member of the First
Methodist church of this city,was ar
ing robbed the residence of Rev. DR..
T. w. Lane, pastor of her church, on
the night of August 8. during the alb
sence of the family. The residence was
discovered on fire the same night, when
it was damaged to the extent of 81 600.
The arrest created a profound sensa-
ton The girl has confessed. She was
arraigned today before Mayor DRESSER
and bound over to the common pleas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26

m Denver. Salt Lake City, San Francis
20 and Portland, is via the Union Pacif-
ic. The service of the Union Pacific to
eli principal western points is unex-
celled by any other line and consists OF
Pullman Palace Sleepers. Pullman
Tourist SIeepers. Chair Cars. Dining
Cars. CAIeals a Ia carte)
For time table and full Information
call on r A Lewis, City Ticket Agent
]. c. Fulton. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
The Comanche Arrives.

New York, Aug. 26.-The United
States transport Comanche arrived this
morning from Montauk Point. The
Comanche landed $50 officers and men
of the Twenty-fifth infantry at Mon
tauk from Santiago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
CY LELAND'S FRIEND.
Newt Bridgeman of Wichita, Gets a
Soft Snap in the Army.

Wichita, Aug 26.-Newt Bridgeman
received his commission last night from
the secretary of war. He is to be COM
missary general with the rank of cap
tain. The emoIuments are about 81, 200
per year. Captain Bridgeman's ap-
pOintment is better than had he receiv-
ed it during the war. AS it is now he
will be retained in the reorganized army
and his place may be good for ten
years. He will receive his instructions
tOdaU
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
NO SIGNIFICANCE.
Assembling of British Police at Wei
Hal Wei Doesn't Mean Anything.

London, Aug. 26.-With reference to
the dispatch sent from Shanghai yes
terday to a local news agency, assert
ing that the entire available British
fleet in Chinese waters had arrived at
Wei Hal Wei to support the demands
of the British minister at Pekin, Sir
Claude Macdonald, of the admiralty,
explained that no such significance
The sQuadrons left Wei Hal Wei on
July % on the annual cruise, calling at
Port Hamilton, in the Strait of Corea,
and at several Japanese ports. They
ordinary course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
SHOOTS 4 BLIND MAN.
William Sloan Says Samuel Seeley
Was Stealing Boards

Valparaiso Ind, Aug. 26.-Three
weeks ago Samuel Seeley blind man,
while crossing the farm of William
Sloan at night, was shot Sloan later
was arrested and confessed and today
waived examination at a hearing and
put under 81. 500 bonds. Sloan claimed
that Seeley was stealing boards from
a bridge on his farm. Seeley this after
noon sued Sloan for $4,000 damages. He
will be a cripple for life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
MATTIES Is SEEN.
But All the St Louis Police Couldn't
Catch Him.

ST. Louis. Mo. Aug. 26.-Otto Matties,
the farm hand who, less than two weeks
ago, shot and killed State Senator H.
W. Wall, near Staunton, Ill, was seen
entering the city today on a St. Louis,
Keokuk & Northern train. He dropped
from the rear car at the foot of Wash
ington avenue and then all trace of
him was lost. The entire force of the
police department is on the watch for
Matties, and it is probable that he will
be CAPTURED before the day is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
MIS-. CLAW Barton Dead.

ton, county superintendent, and wife of
ex-Sheriff Clay Barton. died of con-
sumption at the residence of her father,
B. Land, in the southern part of Gray
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
George Vanderbilt Sails for Home.

London, Aug 26.-Mr and Mrs.
George Vanderbilt and Mr.. John Drew,
the actor, are passengers on the Angus
ia Victoria, which left Southampton for
New York today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26

In all the leading groceries bear in
mind,
"Gipsy Queen Baking Powder you will
find
A Queen indeed, it reigns supreme,
Gypsy Queen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26

The Woman's Relief Carps will go to
Cincinnati via Santa Fe's special
through train which will leave here on
September ;. Round trip ticket from
here costs only $16.1O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26

St Joe and Return One Fare
Via the Santa Fe; account races, Aug.
81 to Aug. q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26
RAMON BLANCO."

The electric fans now operated in
Santa Fe Route dining cars are desir-
able and seasona Bile accessories to an
already unsurpassed service
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26

Electric fans to keep you cool are new
and timely features of Santa Fe Route
dining cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-26

a. Don't buy Flour till you get our price
have all brands. Special price in two to five hund
pound lots.
MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED PROMPTLY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-30
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Thirty-fve head of cattle were killed
by one bolt Of lightning on the farm Of
George Vail, near Gaylord, Kan.
The full name and title Of the Spanish
admiral is Pascucle de Cervera Tarpte,
Condo de Jerez, Marquis de Santa Ana.
The fourth annual convention Of the
Commercial Law League of America
will be held at Put-in-Bay, o., July %
to 20.
Gov. Leedy has announced that the
two batteries allotted Kansas unGer the
second call for volunteers will be re-
cruited from the colored population.
Harry Shultz, aged IS, raced on a BIZ
cycle with Little Kanawha steamer
from Creston to Parkersburg, w. Va,
a distance of 46 miles, and died from the
excessive riding.
Capt. John II. Kaul<e has decided 10
Wooster (O) university a beautiful
$4,000 residence, to be used as ladies'
dormitory. He had already given the
school $4,000 in cash.
Two near relatives Of President Me-
Kinley have enlisted in the volunteer
army as private soldiers. They are his
nephews. John De Walt Barber and
James Fuller Mckinley.
Col. Henry Flad, a prominent civil en-
gineer of ST. Louis, dropped dead while
strolIing through Highland park. Pitts
burgh, Pa. with Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey
Stengel, whom he was visiting
\ special dispatch from Belgrade.
Servia, says ex-Queen Natalie is organ
ling an expedition to the seat of war
between Spain and the United States,
in order to nurse both Americans and
Spauiards.
The imperial chancellor of Germany,
Prince Hohephce. and a number OF min
listers and ambassadors were decorated,
the occasion being the tenth anniver-
sary of the accession to the throne Of
Emperor William II.
In view Of the many frauds perpe-
trated on the pension department, the
bureau of pensions at Washington has
issued a circular warning notaries and
others authorized to administer oaths
to use. greater care in preparing quar-
terly vouchers for pensioners.
The records of the adutant generals
Office Of the war department show that
the actual number of officers ard men
mustered into the United States service
under the presidents first call for 1885,
600 men amounted ia 124241 Of these
5.9st were officers and 11s,257 were en-.
listed men,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-30
A DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Wind and Rain Cause an Enormous
Amount of Damage In
Many States.

Chicago, June 2. - The storm Of wind
and rain which swept over several Of
the states Friday night and early Sat
urday morning was one Of the most Sc
we're experienced for several years, and
in many localities great damage was
done. y cyclone swept through the
wheat region Of North Dakota, laying
in waste hundreds Of thousands Of
acres of growing wheat. Following the
cyclone came a storm of hail, rain aud
Lightning, which cost several people
their lives and resulted i'm many Guild
ings being wrecked. Another center
was in southern Wisconsin, Illinois and
iowa, and there the property loss
amounts TO many thousands of dollars.
Buildings were unroofed or RACED to
the ground. railroad tracks and bridges
washed ont, big trees broken or uproot-
ed and the growing crops beaten into
the ground. With the wind ana rain
came an electric display seldom
equaled. Many buildings were struck
by lightning, although few people were
killed. Stock suffered to a considerable
extent, however