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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
NOW RAISES CHICKENS.
Grover CIeveland's New Scheme For
Idle Moments.

New York, July 27.-To occupy his
mind in the intervals when he is not
thinking out profound state problems,
former President Grover Cleveland is
going into the chicken raising business.
He says he is going to raise chickens
for pleasure, not for money.
1t appears from his letter accompany
ing an order to an incubator factory
in Quincy, Ill, that Mr.. Cleveland has
always been a lover of chickens, dress
ed and ION the hoof" 1t has often
occurred to him that there must be
reason why one male chicken should
have whiskers on his legs like a brew
cry truck horse, while another was
forced to amble about on underpin-
nings bereft of covering against the
icy inroads of the wind. He has been
a student of the hen, and, in his humble
way, he has, it is said, watched her
patient efforts to lay eggs in locations
out of the ken of man or cla1rVOyant
with much interest.
The Quincy wooden hen manufact-
urer is outdoing himself on the former
presidents incubator. Figures con-
corning it's breeding capacity and initial
velocity in the transformation of eggs
are vigorously withheld, but it will be
an incubator to boast of. The order
directs that the meter of embryonic
chicken life be sent to Princeton, N. J.,
unless otherwise ordered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
ROW AMAUSER FEELS.
James Cree1man Describes the Sen
sation of Being Wounded.

New York, July 27-James Creelman,
the correspondent of the New York
Journal who was wounded in the fight
ing near Santiago, thus describes how
it feels to be hit by a MauSer bullet:
when I was struck by a Mauser
bullet which smashed my arm and
made a gap in my back I felt as though
I had received a blow with a shut fist.
The sensation was no more and no less
than that which might have come from
a rough punch given by some too hi
lariOus friend. There was just a sus-
picion of sting after the first sensa-
ton when the bullet struck.
1t Whirled me half around, but the
bullet did not have weight enough to
knock me down. I neither felt the bull
let at the point of entry, where the
wound is as small as a gimlet hole, nor
at the point of exit in the back, where
there is a big gap three and a half inch
es in diameter.
1T was curious how little sensation
came from the wound at first. The
next moment I felt a numbness in my
arm and a pain in my hand and found
my arm hanging loose like an empty
sleeve, the bone having been broken.
Contrary to the experience Of most men
shot by Mausers, [ bed great deal.
"A curious thing about the wound,
and all the more curious because I did
not feeel it a the time, is the fact that
the terrible velocity of the bullet ac-
tually burnt the flesh black as it left
the body. 1t left a ring of charred,
black fesh.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
WANTS FORAKER'S SEAT.
Calvin Brice Re-Enters the Political
Arena in Ohio.

Columbus, July 27-Ex-Senator Brice is
to re-enter Ohio politics. He is after
Foraker's seat, and has decided to begin
early.
To do this he proposes to obtain control
of the state Democracy, and toward this
his first efforts will be directed. It is as
serted that even now. several years before
Mr.. Foraker's term is out Brice has COM
menced active operations, and has his
agents in the field, viewing the situation
and obtaining information as to the OPP
portunity for the realization of his
plans.
When the Democratic state convention
meets at Dayton in August Mr.. Brice,
while not endeavoring to control it, will
have friends present who can, in a meas
ure, dictate it's policy and pave the ground
for more general operations next year.
By the fall of 1899 it is the belief that he
cannot only control the convention, but
will have the Democracy of Ohio under
his complete dictation. This will place
him in line for the senatorship should his
party be successful
Mr.. Brice's hope lies in the apparent
decadence of the free silver sentiment, OF
which the dominant faction of the state
Democracy has been the most urgent sup
porter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
CUSTOMERS BLOWN UP.
An Exploding Soda Water Tank
Worked Havoc in New Jersey.

Trenton, N. J., July 27.-The bursting
of a soda water tank in the cellar of
George Thomas drug store Sunday
night caused something like a panic.
William Whitehead, clerk, went down
the cellar to charge a fresh tank. The
store was half full of men and women,
waiting. Whitehead had been in the
cellar but a few minutes when there
was an explosion that shook the build
ing from foundation to roof.
Women were thrown from their feet
and men went together with a crash.
There was a general rush for the street.
The cries of the women attracted the
attention of people in the neighborhood
who were sitting on their pOrches, and
in a few moments there were several
hundred persons on the spot, wondering
what had happened. In the center of
the tile floor of the store was a yawning
hole, and the counters and shelves were
covered with plaster, cement, fragments
of brick and other debris. Bottles and
Jars were smashed into millions of
pieces In the midst of the excitement
Whitehead appeared at the top of the
cellar stairs, more dead than alive. His
clothes were torn into tatters and blood
was running from a dozen wounds. He
is in a serious condition, and may not
recover. The explosion occurred while
Whitehead was charging the tank. 1t
is thought that the gauge became
choked and the tank was overcharged.
The top of the copper cylinder was
hurled through the floor making a
ragged hole about four feet in diameter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
FOR KNIGHTS TEMPLARs.
Pittsburg Women Name Committees
For TrienniaI Conclave.

Pittsburg, July 27.-The Wimodausis
club will stand unique as entertainment
factor at the coming conclave of the Sir
Knights. For the first time in the his
tory of Masonic conclaves a distinct, reg
ularly organized and formally recognized
body of women will take its place in the
line of hospitality and good comradeship.
Ihe club stands alone, a product OF TINS
city, without state or national utilization
The temporary women's auxiliaries ap-
pointed by the several Communicates viii
act under instructions of the command
cries. The Wimodausis. as stated. will
act independently of all. The detail of
plans and the exact date of the formal
reception and banquet will be announced
later. The officers and committees in
charge of the Wimodausis affairs in
clude.
Offcers-President, Mrs. J. J. Green; vice
presidents, Mrs. W. D. O'Brien, Mrs. c.
R. Dallas, Mrs. Reese Lindsay, Mrs. J.
c. Aufhammer; recording secretary, Miss
Mary Steele; corresponding secretary, Miss
Lottie Normecutt; treasurer, Mrs. G. r.
Goodwin; chaplain, Mrs. w. E. Barrett.
Executive committee-The officers men
toned, with Mrs. Rufus Martin, Mrs.
Frank Wilbert, Mrs. w. F. AuIl, Mrs. r.
A. Donaldson, Mrs. w. I. Muslin.
Entertainment committee-Mrs. R. A.
Donaldson, chairman; Mrs. E. J. Small,
Mrs. David Hunter, Mrs. c. c. Hersman,
Mrs. Louis Rott, Mrs. Henry Stright, Mrs.
R. J. Graham, Mrs. John Porter, Mrs. NJ.
A. Ross, Mrs ]. K. Duff, Mrs. George Nc
Neal, Mrs. James Jones, Mrs. w. c. Rhine
hart, Mrs. George w. Gosser, Miss E. L.
Robinson, Mrs. Eli Edmunson, Mrs. Will
liam H. McManus.
Music committee-NIrs. Edwin Miller
Mrs. George A. Scott, Mrs. William Furey,
Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. ]. B. Jones, Mrs.
J. B. Richards Mrs. Charlotte Wagner.
Flower committee-AIrs. W. A. KessIer,
Mrs. George Goodwin.
Printing committee-Mrs. D. NJ. Kinzer,
Miss Lottie Normecutt, Miss Mary Steele.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
PORTER FOR GOVERNOR.
McKinley's Secretary Will Run In
Connecticut.

Washington, July 27.-John Addison
Porter, secretary to the president, has
finally decided to make the race for
governor of Connecticut this fall, al
though by so doing he will stir up one
of the Iiveliest political fights the Nut
meg state has ever seen.
Owing to his close relations with the
president he was inclined to forego his
personal political ambitions, but the
opponents of the ring which has domi-
mated Connecticut politics for so long
declare that, as Mr.. Porter has been for
so long their standard bearer, he must
make the race at any cost, and he has
finally yielded to their opportunities.
This means a battle royal in Con-
necticut, involving not only the COVER
nor, but the senator as well,
The element in control of the state is
led by Sam Fessenden, the member of
the national committee, who wants to
succeed Senator Hawley. He has
plenty of money behind him, and so has
Lounsberry, the machine candidate for
governor, and money counts in Connec-
ticut. Owing to the peculiar political
system of the state, although Porter
has the support of a large majority Of
the Republican voters, the machine has
managed to beat him by turning it's at
tentiOn to the small towns, which have
the same representation as the large
cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
SHORT STORY
And Quickly Told of the Porto
Rico Landing.

Washington, July 27.-The navy depart
ment today posted the following dispatch
from Captain Higginson, in command of
the naval expedition which went to Porto
Rico with General Miles:
''St. Thomas, July &c. 18s8.-Received in
Washington July q, 189S.-Secretary of the
Navy, Washington; Arrived here with
General Miles and the United States troops
today at 9:25 a. m. Landed them safely.
There are no batteries outside Glouces-
ter entered the harbor. landed company of
sailors under command of Lieutenant
Harry P. Huse, U. S. N, and Lieutenant
Wood Dispersed small company of Span
ish soldiers. Hoisted flag. Commend Lieu
tenant Commander Richard Wainwright
and officers for gallantry capturing Guam
lea. Transports discharged without any
opposition, assisted by boats of Massa-
chusetts. have telegraphed Admiral
Sampson.
"(Signed) HIGGINSON.
Port Guanica, Porto Rico, July %, 1885,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
NOW AMATCH MAKER.
Countess Casteilane Desires to Extend
Marriage in France.

New York, July 27.-Gossip from Par
is tells a curious diversion or movement
with the Countess of Castellane for
merry Anna Gould, has interested her
self in. She astonished all Paris by
appearing in the role of matrimonial
matchmaker. She is personally inter
ested in curious matrimonial club
riage.
The Partisan wits have derived no
Emu OF amusement from this scheme,
syalng that Countess Castellane has
been so convinced of the benefits of
matrlmony that she is anxious to ex-
tend them to all who are unmarried.
Ihe countess Castellane's matrimonial
clup IS designed to bring about mar
r1ages between people who are SO busy
that they have no time for social life.
Clerks, small tradesmen, petty officials
ana students whose poverty prevents
their appearing in society are, accord
ing to the plan which Countess Castel-
lane IS helping, to be brought into so
cial contact with young girls of respect
able parentage and life.
Clubrooms, where evening receptions
are to be held, are now being fitted up
at the expense of the countess, and she
is the head of a, committee which is to
investigate the standing of each appli-
cant for admission.
The plan of trying to induce
F'renchmen to marry portionless girls
will first be tried by the countess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
LANDSCAPE GARDENING.
Two Tramps Who Claim That is Their
Occupation.

Sergeant Owen and Patrol Driver
Kelley today arrested three men in the
Rock Island yards and took them to
police station where the charge was
made against them of vagrancy.
Frank Neival, aged Is years and Frank
Stein aged 10 years, both said they
were going to Colorado to get work in
landscape gardening.
Charles D. Wilson was disposed to be
saucy to the officers and Indignantly
asked the cause of his arrest and the
charge. He said: q used to be in the
United States secret service. My home
is in Chicago You can wire Superin-
dent Porter of the L. S. secret ser
vice and find out who am. I wouldn't
tell you who I was if that wasn't 500
The police think they have a crook
in custody. Wilson was dressed rough
ly, but he has the appearance of a bad
man, and he is glib of tongue. He will
ye held until means are taken of estab-
recommendation from the clerk of a
New York hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
HAWAII HARBOR DEMANDS
Coa1ing Station and Dry Dock To Be
Constructed.

Washington, July 27.-It will soon be
necessary for the navy authorities to
give their attention to the establish
ment of a coaling station and dock yard
in the Hawaiian islands. Preliminary
estimates have already been prepared,
but the details of the establishment will
be left to future investigation, which
will probably be made by a civil engin-
eer detailed from the bureau of yards
and docks
The chief of that bureau, Civil En-
gineer M. T. Endicott, believes that an
adequate dock yard and coaling station
should be established, and it estimated
that the cost of such a. plant would be
over $1,500,000. The expense of deIiv-
ering material enhances the first cost.
It is proposed to erect coal sheds and
apparatus for handling fuel and to
build a dry dock capable of accommo-
dating the largest battleships. The
docking facilities in the island are of
the most limited character. They con-
sist of two marine railways, one of
about 1900 and the other of about !, 500
tons caDacitV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
FIGHT ON KELSEY.
Attempt to Gust Him From Board of
Commissioners Begun.

When the Republican county central
committee meets Thursday afternoon
to canvass the vote of the primary there
will be a formal demand for the poll
books and tickets of the commissioner
district south of the river
Quinton & Quinton, acting as attor-
neys for George A. Anderson have filed
a notice of contest and strong effort
will be made to Dust Commissioner KEEL
sey whose majority at the primary was
The point raised against him is tech
nical. It is claimed that the polls at
Oakland were kept open Is minutes Ia
ter than the time fixed by the commit
tee. The trouble was that the supply
of tickets was exhausted and the COM
mittee wrote in the names on II tickets.
This kept the polls open Is minutes Ia
ter than the hour fixed for. closing
This is the only contest that will be
made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
BORROWE PROMOTED.
Rank of Captain Is Given the Com
mander of the Dynamite Gun.

Santiago de Cuba, July 27.-Hallett
Alsop Borrowe has been promoted to
the rank of captain and assistant ad-
jutant general
Ha1lett Alsop BorrOwe, the dashing
patriot of the rough riders, and his
great Sims dynamite gun make up one
of the picturesque features of the cam
paign in Cuba Mr.. Borrowe in his
very young days was the gay spark
who was the cause of the separation
Of J. Coleman Drayton from his 1d6o wife
Augusta Astor Drayton. In 1892 MIR.
Drayton challenged Mr.. Borrowe and
the matter was referred to commits
not worthy of Mr.. Borrowe's steel.
This was clear vindication for young
Borrowers honor. Since his return from
abroad Mr.. Borrowe has been en-
gagged in the railroad business and has
made fine success of it. He was
married a few. years ago to Miss Cor
bin, the daughter of the late Austin
Corbin, and has been since then one
of New York's best business men.
When the call of the rough riders came
Mr.. Borrowe enlisted and was made a
sergeant. The great dynamite gun IS
under his command and has done et-
fcient service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
1T HAS A BAND NOW.
The 23rd Kansas Volup teers Engages
Jackson'S Band.

The Twenty-third Kansas volunteers,
composed at present of two battalions
of colored soldiers, now have a regimen
tai or battalion band. Prof. Geo. w.
Jackson's band has been appointed. At
present there are 20 members. When
the other battalion is added to the ones
now in Camp Leedy, making it a full
regiment, the band will be increased in
numbers to perhaps IS men.
AS yet the quarters for the band have
not been made, but will be soon. Band
master Jackson will draw a salary of
$50 month and from other funds this
amount will be increased to something
like 500 per month. The 20 members
of the regimentaI band are among the
best of Jackson's Military band of this
city This morning at guard mount
the band played for the first time since
being appOinted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
CENSUS DIRECTOR.
Henry Casson, of Wisconsin, Likely to
Secure This Plum.

Madison, Wis, July 27.-It is authoHta-
lively reported that Colonel Henry Casson,
secretary of state of Wiconsin, is to be
made director of the next federal census.
1t is understood that the colonel has pos
tive assurances that he will get the ap-
pointment. The position will not only pay
a salary of about 5000, but will be good
for ten years, and includes the disposition
of a multitude of desirable jobs.
The Wisconsin congressional delegation
has been labOring unitedly for months to
secure the appointment for Colonel Cas-
son, and the fact that they have appar-
entity succeeded causes no little satisfac-
zion to the entire Republican party in Wis
consin
Colonel Casson is one Of the best known
men in Wisconsin, having been in public
life here for twenty years. He will be
IS years old on the 18th of December next.
He was born in Brownsville, F'ayette coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, and was brought west
by his parents when five years of age,
settling in Illinois. There he grew to
manhood. At u years of age he entered
a printing office and learned the art pre-
sentative. He and Bob" Burdette once
published a paper at Peoria, Ill, and later
they worked together on the Burlington
HaWkeye. Colonel Casson removed to
Viroqua, Wis, in 1873, and became editor
of the Censor. When Uncle Jerry
Rusk was elected governor, Casson be-
came MS secretary IN which capacity he
served during the farmer governors three
consecutive terms. Then he performed the
the same services for Governor w. D.
Hoard. When the Republicans lost con-
troll of Wisconsin in $780, Colonel Casson
again became private secretary to 'Uncle
Jerry" who had in the meantime been
made member of Harrison's cabinet,
holding the portfolio of secretary of ag-
riculture.
year later Colonel Casson was ap-
pointed chief clerk of the department of
agriculture, which position he held until
March, 1898. Then he served as private
secretary to Congressman J. W. Babcock
of Wisconsin, attending principally to his
pension and other departmental matters.
-Four years ago he was elected secretary
of state of Wisconsin. During his first
term as secretary of state he supervised
the taking of the decennial census of Wis
consin, which work was so thoroughly
done as to elicit voluntary commentator
from all the noted statisticians of the
country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
VACCINATE CATTLE.
Texas Ranchmen Adopt New Method
to Prevent Disease.

Fort Worth, Tex, July 27.-The sys-
tenn of vaccination of young cattle on
the ranges is growing in favor yearly
and recent returns show that the num-
Der is doubling every twelve months.
In 1895 there were 2,54O animals vac
cinated in Texas; in 1896, 1850; in
1897. As, $50, and it is expected the num-
Der for the present year will exceed
$4,000 head. 1t appears that most of
the work is done in the fall.
The Dakotas, Nebraska and Colorado
are far ahead of Texas in the number
of animals treated, but it is thought
that by the end of the year these con-
ditions will be reversed and Texas will
be in the lead.
Anthrax. or Charlton, exists in some
of the coast counties of the state.
Remedies for the cure and prevention
of spinal meningitis among horses are
being successfully applied along the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-27
KAHN WILL PRESIDE.
St Louis Archbishop Will Install
Bishop Cunningham at Concordia.

@@AS1@OP DIT GOAGOL0Ac1~
Leavenworth, July 27.-The ordination
of Father John T. Cunningham, pastor
of the Leavenworth cathedral, as bishop
of the COncOrdia diocese, will occur in
Leavenworth on September s. The or
dination services will be largely attend
ed by members of the Catholic churches
of the two Kansas Citys, the priests
of the various churches having made
arrangements to attend in body.
Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, will
deliver the ordination sermon, and
Archbishop Kahn, of st. Louis, will act
as consecratOr.
A rumor is being currently circulated
that Bishop Fink, of the LeavenwOrth
diocese, has decided to appoint Rev.
Father Thomas Moore, at present in
charge of st. Bridget's church, in Kan
sas City, Kan, to the pastorate Of the
Leavenworth cathedral. Father Moore
is one of the most popular priests in the
diocese. He is 81 years of age. After
finishing his education in the United
States, he went to Rome and studied
for four years. He was born in Kerry
county, Ireland, and was the youngest
of a family of seven children. He came
to this country at the age of 6 years.
His father died during the voyage to
this country. His mother located in
Lexington, Ky, where he was given
his primary education. Father Moore
was prepared for the priesthood in the
school at E.mmetSburg Md.
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MIR. STACKHOUSE RESIGNS.
A Kansas Volunteer Captain Too
Fleshy for the Hard Drills.

The following is a letter received by
Major A p. Shreve from A c. Morri-
son, Co. c. Twenty-first Kansas vol
unteers at Camp Geo. II. Thomas, Ga:
Il have at last gotten this far to-
ward the front and if everything keeps
on moving as we expect, it will not be
many moons before we are down in
Porto Rico helping to destroy the last
vestige of Spanish tyranny.
L enlisted in Capt Chas. Stack
houses company from Usage City. He
resigned, owing to his prepOnderance of
fat. He was unable to stand the hard
drills and marches. First Lieutenant
T. B. Hayson of Burlingame, will prob
ably succeed him in command, and no
better drilled man to be found.
Yesterday Gen. Brooke reviewed
part of the First army corps. I have
just heard that the Kansas and Massa-
chusetts regiments received the honor
of being the finest in the camp. Capt
Fitch looks out for the welfare of the
boys and sees to it that we get about
what we want
Chaplain Woodland has secured for
us a large tent where we can read and
write and attend services. I will write
again if we go to Porto Rico