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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
ENDS THE STRUGGLE.
Out of Work and Money John
FOurnier Takes Poison
and Dies.

Without work, owing board bin Of 81.
and having received no eucOura cement
rIOn- m, NJ appllestlons LOT WORK John
fourIller. rIenehman- a locomotive ma
chinist. took - grains of morphine Wed
nesday afternoon at > o clock at his room
IN the F1olllaaS rouse. W men discover
ed a few minutes afterward he was
groaning with pain Mrs Katherine
Shoaf- wife Of the proprietor Of the hotel.
went TO his room at 80 clock having
been notified that he was sick he lay
on the bed and his body was twisted with
WHATS the matter. John?" asked Mrs
I viii die I viii meet you in hea-
ven, replied Fourier 4 took that on
Mrs shoaf found anN empty druggists
envelope lying on the table. OF which the
firm name OF Willis < Payne was printed.
Poison
Fourier sank into a stupor. The doc
tors applied antidotes. but they were un-
successful Al O'Clock Fourier dlec-
Today at 10 O'Clock Coroner J n West
erneld held an inquest al De Moss &
Penwell's undertaking rooms The fol-
lowing were drawn as jurors " J. Da-
J. z. WesterfieId and W. F. 8Iontieth.
z E Shoaf propris Slr of the Holiday
House, called as a witness. said. -Four
nier worked for while in the Santa Fe
shops, then he got fired 7 hen he got
job on the section He was fired from
ghat a rev Gays ago ne Vas z MN tiiat
drank good deal Monday morning he
went out Of my place and returned about
came back about 10 O'Clock He started
away again and / went out and told him
to go 10 bed He got mad and came All
me I struck him and knocked him down
and then took him into the house he
stayed in bed until yesterday 4nen ns
was up town half a dozen times he told
me- I am going TO get on big drunk,
He came hack 10 his room at o'clock
and a short tine after that we found him
He died al S o'clock
After hearing the testiSaOny the jury
brought in a verdict as follows
John Fourier came 10 his death from
an overdose Of morphine administered D.
himself
John Fourier was a man Of 80 yeas
So far a. is known he has no relatives il
this country a few papers were found
in his clothes A letter stating that hs
was a member Of A r. L. lodge No
of Salisbury y. c. was found a small
memorandum book contained board auc
LIQUOR account and a few railroad olli
Gals addresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
Cause For Rejoicing.

A Georgia man who is interested in a
small vessel plying in northern waters
telegraphed home;
1.-The Revill is fast in the ice
The Reviu was the name OF the vessel,
but the telegram as delivered read:
1.-The devil is fast in the ice. -
An old negro, an employee, was present
when the message came and asked:
WHAT does Marse Tom say in dat tele-
grams"
He says" replied the man to whom il
was delivered, that the devil is fast in
the ice
"HalIeIuyer, - shouted the negro. ''Hal-
leluyerl I hopes ter de Lawd dey'u keep
him dar !''-Atlanta Constitution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

insulted at every step and he went to a
bull fight and found il SO dangerous he
had to leave They cried out Down
with the AnericanOs' Then he was
handed. as everyone else was. a prfated
slip in Spanish, and on his was a mes
sage written in English with a pencil
Look out for your ship Now that
was sent home before the explosion I
want Spain whipped, for we have taken
insults enough from her. Italy held US
responsible for the killing of two men
in New Orleans once We not only
apologIzed. but paid the amount asked
Yet the SpaniaTds insult US in every
way and we take it 1 am on the war
path. you see
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
THE SHADOW OF WAR
Is GROWING BLACKER.
Continued from First Page)

could. from the very condition Of things.
be responsible
The wreck has sunk several feet already
in the soft mud and probably will con-
tinue 10 settle
An American officer of rank sufficient
to entitle him to take command Of a snip
is authority for the statement that a
Spanish naval officer some time ago sold
10 the Washington state department
map of Havana harbOr showing subma-
rine mines The Spanish residents deny
this statement and say that the mines eX-
ist only in ina ginatton- The Cubans. on
the other hand. claim that there are mine
"a lleries under the harbor leading from
librerra mean passages known to have ex-
listed for years between Fort Cabanas and
Moro Castle and this port
General RIanco. on the night of the dis
aster wha sitting with General Marinas
in the corridor OF the palace When ne
heard the explosion he jumped from his
chair exclaimfug- At last they have
put q shell in the palace
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

is actively engaged in the relief work
and a system now prevails, where lack
of II was formerly noted
The survivors here of the Maine re-
ceived to day their first mail advices
from home since the warship was de-
stroyed and every one is fastening 10
prepare mail for the steamer sailing at
I O'Clock this afternoon. Up to last
night 19S bodies of the crew of the bat
tlesEip had been buried, all Of them
with religious services
Brig Gen MaSseO of the inSurgent
army had a conference with Captain
General Blanco TODAY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
TOO LATE NOW.
Senator Foraker Regrets That Cuban
Belligerency Was Not Recog-
nized Before.

Washington. Feb 24-In the debate
on the Allen amendment yesterday. Mr..
Foraker said he believed a mistake had
been made by this government in not
recognizing Cuban be1ligerency- He
would vote for the resolution when pre-
scented Independently
Mr. ThurstOn said he regretted that
the government did not recognize the
belligerent rights OF Cuba when il would
have been proper TO do SO and without
involving the United States N the dan
gers of the terrible war He said we
should put aside every cause of irrita-
ton while the investigation was going
on at Havana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
KEEPING u DARK.
Every Precaution Taken to Keep the
Public in IGNORANCE.

Washington, Feb. 24-Evidently the
president OF the court of inquiry is
fearful of the effect upon the public of
ill-iudged attempts to account for the
destruction of the Maine for he has tel
egraphed Secretary Long. doubtless
follows:
Havana, February 24.-Any report
ed interviews with divers untrue Eve
~ precaution has been taken Officers
always present"
This brief statement dfsposes of all
the allegations that have been made
pro and con as to the blowing up of the
forward maya zine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
MISS WILLARD'S FUNERAL.
All Evanston Joins in Honoring the
Deceased Temperance Leader.

Evanston, Ill, Feb 24--The last rites
over the body of Frances L Willard
president of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union. were performed
here today The city was in mourn
ing. schools and business houses being
closed and flags put at half mast out
Of respect for the dead leader
The caslzet was literally covered with
flowers almost every country and state
being represented by some fioraI piece
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
DIFFICULTIES ARE MANY.
Work Of Investigation is Necessarily
Slow

Havana. Feb. 24-Those engaged in
examining the wreck of the Maine hope
today to settle the question definitely
as to whether the ten inch magazine
on the starboaTd side forward blew up
It is suggested that the public should
bear in mind that q WarshiD is not
easy to get about in even when af7oat
and the difficulties are therefore much
greater when such a ship is wrecked
and under water.
This accounts for the slowness Of the
results of the divers work
Miss Clara Barton, president OF the
Red Cross society in the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
STOP BUYING COTTON.
Big Cotton Firms Call OF Their Texas
AGENTS.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 24.-It is report
ed from Brennan that the agents OF
AIcFadden Bros. OF Philadelphia, one
OF the worlds great cotton firms had
been instructed to stop buying cotton.
The same notification is said to have
been sent to all their hundred or more
agents in Texas. Inquiries are said to
have brought the answer that il was
because of the Cuban complications
This has caused a considerable furry
among the local cotton men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
ALGFR GETs BACK
Has Almost Regained His Normal
Degree of Health

Washington, Feb. 24-Secretary Al
ger has returned from Fort Monroe,
greatly improved in health
He walked with a firm step and seem
ed to have almost completely recovered
from his Illness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
NO OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE
Judge Day Hasn't Heard That Amer
leans Have Been Warned to
Leave Havana

Washington. Feb. 24.-Assistant Sec
rotary of State Day denies an interview
attributed to him in which he was re
ported to have said that the Americans
in Havana were in great danger and
that General Lee was quite right if he
had advised them to leave the city
Il have not had any intimatiOn that
General Lee has given the Americans in
Havana any such advice" seid Secre-
tary Day, and have not discussed the
matter with any one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
BADLY oxerworked.

"when Jones married that $40, 600 wild
Ow, he thought he could quit work"
"WeIl, hash t hep
mot much He has broken down his
constitution trying to get money out Of
her. ''-Chicago Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
An but Hfs Nosa.

Tommy" said his rnamms che day,
slip up stairs quietly and see if papa Is
asleep" Tommy soon returned and said,
Yes, mamma, he's all asleep, but his
nose. ''-PiUtsburg Chronicle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
STIR AT FIT. LEAvENwoRTH
Orders Received to Prepare to Move
on Short Notice.

Kansas City. No. Feb. PA dispatch
to the Journal from Leavenworth. Kan.
says a state of tension exists at Fl
Leavenworth. caused by the receipt of
Geographic. orders to have the entire
command in readiness to move at 20
hours notice. Preparations have been
completed for any emergency. and il is
said that the several organizations of
infantry and cavalry can be moved on
six hours notice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

Mrs. Hayrick-Poor Abnerl He's got
tew go an sell all his passel Nv keows
meow.
Farmer Graball-Pshaw, meow. Jes'
becase he's lost his legs don't keep i'm
frum milkinI
Mrs Hayrick-No, but he couldn t kick
'em in the ribs an keep EN- properly hum
blel=NeW York Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

from Havre had not been sighted at
9:15 this forenoon, though the weather
is clear, and two steamers have been
sighted q considerable distance from
Fire island-the North German Lloyd
steamer Trave and the White Star
steamer Germanica. both bound in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
FILLING CARTRIDGE BOXES.
Troops at Fl Thomas Supplied With
$50 Rounds of Ammunition.

Cincinnati. O.. Feb. 24-There has
been marked activity in Fort Thomas
in Kentucky for some days While all
the troops were under special discipline
with extra drilling. Col. Cochran. the
commandant. and other officers refused
TO be interviewed Today the troops
were supplied with $50 rounds each
Battery b. of the Ohio National Guard
under Capt Herman today advertised
Sor- recruits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
Behind the SceneA

elias my announcement that was go
ing to give up the legitimate and take a
Try at vaudeville made much stir?'' asked
the sou bTette.
Some" said the manager. 81 have
heard one or two people read the notice
and then ask who you were ''-Cincinnati
ENQUIRER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
SIGNED BY Mckinley.
Bill Approprissting 100000 for Fos-
cue Work is Approved.

today signed the resolution of congress-
appropriating 500. 900 for the work nee
essary for the recovery of the remains
of the crew AMI property from the
wreck of the Maine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
How 1t Happened.

Judge-Hov does it happen, Cephas,
that you were caught again in the colonel
chicken coop?
Cephas-I'n tell you all bout it, judge.
They didn't glib me no show tall; they
crept right upon Ine.-Up to Date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

"My grandfather, said the shoe clerk
boarder, '1once knew an old man who in
sisted that the ghosts came and miIked his
cows every night
Sort Of milkin specters. eh?" comment
ed the cheerful idiot.-Chicago News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
Misplaced Information.

''This paper says dogs are worth $3.50
apiece on the klond=ke."
'Jimminyl wish some Of my neigh
bors knew that. ''-Detrois Newa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
OUR ARTILLERY INCREASED.
The Bill Moves Forward Rapidly in
Congress.

Washington. Feb 24-The increase of
the artillery force of the country by two
bill was agreed on by a subcommittee
OF the house military affairs committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
just Lovely.

Mrs Malaprop-And where did you go?
Mr. Whitechoker-To Paris, my dear
Mrs Malaprop.
Mrs Aalaprcp-How charmingl And
didn't you just fall in love with the Par
ishioners?-New York Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
WHERE Is La CHAMPAGNE
No Tidings Yet Received of the Over
due Steamer.

New York, Feb. 24-The overdue
French line steamer La Champagne
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

A thrill Of terror is experienced when
a bYassy cough Of Group sounds through
the house at night But the terror soon
changes to relief after One Minute
Couch Cure has been administered
safe and harmless for children c. W.
StausfeId, 632 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

today and will be reported TO the full
committee at the regular meeting tomor-
row without the change OF a word.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24
GATLING's BIG GUN.

The Inventor Goes to Cleveland to
Superintend the Finishing.
Cleveland. Ohio. Feb 24-Dr. r. G.
Calling, the inventor Of the famous gun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-24

The Journal has received the follow
ing letter from delegate to the cream
cry convention:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
weekly Market Review.

The financial world has been in a state
of violent, agitation all the week, owing,
of course, to the political crisis. On Mon
day stocks after a weak opening, turned
very strong on false reports that Spain
had accepted the offered terms, and prices
rose more sharply than on any day for
years past. The tone of the market alter
mated weak or strong, according as the
advices seemed to presage war or peace
On Saturday, after a weak start, the
market rallied sharply on covering by
shorts who feared to be caught too heavl-
ly on that side in the event that develop
ments of Monday or Tuesday should indi-
cate more probability of avoiding HOSTILE
ties. Most of the speculative interest was
concerned in the stock market, because
all are agreed there, that is, war means
a sharp decline, and peace means sharp
advance In the other markets opinions
are divergent, and operators are at sea-
Cotton was rather quiet but developed
some little frmness latterly, closing about
10 points higher, at 595c for May and 6.O2c
for August. Traders are uncertain as to
the probable effect of war on prices, but
recently there seems growing notion
that it might cause a reduction in the
acreage On the other hand, 1t would pos
sibly interfere somewhat with marketing
cotton on this side, and would certainly
stop Spain from being a competitive pur-
chaser. Again, there is not much of the
old crop left. and that might be eagerly
wanted, while there will be whole new
crop to be taken care of, and any uneasi-
ness over the future may easily cause
good deal of precautionary selling as
matter of prudence.
Wheat changed front toward the end
of the week, and instead of declining on
war news, advanced. The close. after
lower range early, was about 1c higher;
May, $.05 and July S414c. The strength
is attributed to higher cables, due in
measure to a decline in consols, which lat
ter seem to have sympathized with the
weakness in American and Spanish secu-
rites. The bull clique promptly took adj
vantage of this turn in the tide, and with
drew all offerings. But this may be only
a bluff" as the clique would probably
be only too glad to be able to settle the
deal at current prices in view of the tick
lish situation.
Other markets firm and higher; provis-
ions tending upward, ribs having advance
ed about 20 points. VIM. T. Williams.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
Some Facts About Torpedoes.
From Golfers Weekly.

Torpedoes are divided into two general
ciasses-stationary and movable The for
mer consist of the bouyant and ground
mine, while the latter class is sub-divided
into the automobile and dirigible These
terms have been narrowed until now the
fixed class is generally known as the sub
marine mine, while the word torpedo is
applied to the movable class. The buoy
ant mines are exploded in contact with
or very close to the bottom or sides of
vessel under water, while the ground
mine acts at a much greater distance. All
mines are divided into other classes, which
depend for the nomenclature as to wheth-
err or not II Is under the control of an
operator. In all cases the control
ling agent is electricity. The
depth of water in a harbor has much
to do with the form of torpedo used. ana
in channels where there is less than thirty
feet at high tide the mine case, which
rests on the bottom, has the shape of the
segment of a sphere with fiat bottom.
The electrical apparatus is attached 10 a
buoy, anchored TO the case and submerged
four feet. The explosive chargers gener-
ally about $50 pounds of dynamite or wet
gun cotton. The buoyant mine is a hollow
sphere, constructed or steel, having a rine-
at the top for handling, and directly op-
posite hole for loading and inserting the
electrical apparatus. over this is fitted a
cap for attaching the mooring chain ana
cable. It is generally submerged about
four feet below low water, and the ex,
plosive charge Is 100 pounds of dynamite
or wet gun cotton. A mushroom anchor
holds the mine in position. Another form
Of submarine mine is one which will ex.
plode by contact with a ships bottom; but
as these are dangerous both to friend and
foe they are now seldom used in any
scheme for defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
BOOK NOTICES.

The Twentieth Century City, by Rev
Josiah Strong, D. D., author of our
Country" and '"The New Era" The Bak-
er & Taylor Co, publishers, and East
Sixteenth street, New York; 16mo, paper
25c; CLOTH soc. With the same fascinat-
ing presentation of facts and figures
which made "Our Country" one of the
great books of the century, DR.. Strong
discusses the danger arising from the
vast movement of population towards the
cities and the growth of their preponder-
ating influence in the nation, points out
the principles which may be applied sue
cessfully to the solution of the great prob
lens of modern society and makes ring
ing appeal for action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
SchOoners.

Rob Roy, 746 tons, Norbury, at Port Royal.
Edward P Avery 4S2 tons, Hawley; at
New York, April l.
Ida Lawrence, 459 tons, Campbell, Balti-
more; sid March 81
Jennie Thomas, 576 tons, Young, Balti-
more, April 1. e~.
Maragret A May, $40 tons, Jarvis; at Phil
adelphia, April g.
Frank Vanderherchen, 511 TONS Daneau,
at Philadelphia, April 8.
Emily F. Northam. 316 tons, Johnson; at
Philadelphia, April g.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
Visible SUNNY of Cotton.
From the New York Commercial and F
rnrninI L,nrnrn. ole nril

From the New York Commercial and FL
nancial Chronicle, April 3
The visible supply of cotton April 2, as
made up by cable and telegraph, is as fol-
lows: continetal stocks, as we'll as those
for Great Britain and the afloat are this
weeks returns and consequently all Euro
mean figures are brought down to Thurs
day evening But to make the total the
complete figures for April l, we add the
item of exports from the United States,
including in its the exports of Friday only.
1893. 1897.
stock at Liverpool, bales ..1,1S60OO 1,2Sl 600
Stock at London ............ 5000 6,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04

Paul (Rus), 7H tons, Johansson. Harburg,
sid. Dec. %.
Chill (Swd), 6S2 tons, Anderson, at East
London Jan. Is.
Marjory Glen (Br), lob tons; at Rio ia
Metro Feb. 49,
Maria Adelaide CNor), ALA tons, Pettengre;
Runcorn; sid Feb. II.
Unione QtaD, S65 TONS Cammero, Ischia;
sid Feb. II.
Agnes Campbell (Nor), 64S tons, Emilsen,
Antwerp; sid Feb. 90
Aljuca (Nor), 1853 tons, Gundersen, Har-
burg; sid Feb. 10.
Wakefield (Swd). 1875 tons, Wickman, Ia
BILE Bay; sid Feb. 5.
Veronica (Br). 1903 tons, Robinson, Buenos
Ayres via Barbados; sid Feb. 10; to Id
lumber for Santos,
Kentigern (Nor), 79S tons, Berg, Havre;
sid March L.
Elieser (Nor), - tons, -, Manchester;
sid March 5.
D. r. Morris CNor), 1,195 tons. Thorsen,
Liverpool; sid March Is.
Embla CNor), 513 tons, Larsen, Goole; sid
March r.
Morgenrey (Nor), 5S7 tons, Svendsen, St.
Lazarie; sid March g.
Agustina (Nor) 1872 tons, Olsen, Trieste, sid
March II.
and sid March il.
Equator (Russ), Ali tons, Sackne Para;
sid March s.
Norrskenet (Swd), 1,14 tons. Byland Rot
terdam; sid March %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.


Steamship City of Macon, Boston and
New York. At Venus Point, having been
&nre.-Oeean Steamship Company.
steamship Gate City, Googins, New
4ork-Ocean Steamship Company.
steamship Dorset (Br), Souter, Cardiff.
-AL lybee for orders.-Strachan & Co.
schooner Stephen G. Loud, Pierson,
Norfolk-C. w. Howard & Co
steamer Ethel, Carroll, Augusta and
waylandings-W. II. Gibson, manager.
Steamer H. G. Day, Rouss, Augusta and
waylandings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-04
VESSELS BOUND FOR SAVANNAH
Steamships.

Steamships.
Cambria (Br), 1857 tons, -, Buenos
Ayres; sid Feb. II, via Las Palmas
Clio (Ausb, 229S tons, Luchetta, Mar
settles; due April l TO Id cotton for Bar
celona.
Administer (Br, 1881 tons Clarke; passed
Gibraltar Feb. IS; due to load cotton for
Genoa.
Essen GER. 1861 tons, Schroeder, Ham
burg; sid about March 14-Due April 8 to
Id cotton, Bremen.
Iris (Belg), 1882 tons, Leenaers, Antwerp:
sid March 16.