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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
TEN DAYS HARD DRILL.
Col Funston Wants to Test His Men
Before He Starts Out

Col Fred Funston's ambition is to
lead the hardest volunteer regiment
that leaves the United States to take
a hand in the war with Spain. He be-
Heves the men for such a regiment are
to be found in Kansas and has plan
by which he hopes to secure them.
He wants at least ten days in which
to drill the volunteers for service, and
in that time expects to put them
through a test of endurance which will
cause those who are unable to stand
the hardship of continued marching, to
show it, The men who show any weak
ness will be dropped and their places
filled by others of greater physical en-
durance.
Col Funston is in favor of Topeka
for the mobilization of the troops, and
would have them go into camp at the
fair grounds During the ten days he
wants for drill service the men would
be marched across the country ada
cent to this city, the most severe routes
being given the preference. From to
u hours each day would be occupied in
this manner.
Pressure is being brought to bear on
Gov. Leedy to ask that the troops be
modified at either Forts Riley or LeaV-
enworth, the extensive drill grounds at
both places being urged as reasons.
Col Funston favors Topeka because Of
ats railroad advantages, and while Gov
Ieedy has not expressed himself, it is
believed he will throw his influence to-
wards the selection of Topeka as the
point of general assemblage.
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ON WITH THE FAIR.
Topeka Must Raise $4,000 at
Least by the Midsummer
Fair.

Maj. T. J. Anderson, president of the
Auditorium association, today called a
meeting of the association for Thursday
evening.
The meeting is called to make ar
engagements for the Midsummer fair
and take other action necessary to help
the project along
The Midsummer fair will be the only
thing discussed in connection with the
auditorium for some time to come. The
members of the association propose to
push the fair with all their energy, and
the preliminary plans will be made at
the meeting Thursday evening.
Maj. Anderson is somewhat exercised
because the city council did not adver-
tise for bids at the last meeting.
THAT is just the way it goes,' said
he Here we get everything in shape,
and when the time comes, the council
fails to act. I was in Wichita at the
time, but supposed that we would not
have to keep urging the matter all the
time"
The sentiment about the time for the
Midsummer fair seems to be that it
should be held in June, before the ex-
tremely hot weather. 1t will take hard
work to get everything ready by that
time, but with all the members of the
association in earnest, they are easily
equal to the task. The only trouble
with June is that it rains nearly every
third or fourth day.
1t will be necessary to raise at least
$4,000 by the fair, and it will not do to
have anything that is not on grand
scale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25

Gay.
Grace Cathedral was filled with
friends of the deceased and his be-
reaved wife. The full choral service
was provided. AS the casket was car
ried up the aisle of Grace Cathedral the
Mrs. P. G. Noel, Miss Maud Taylor of
Atchison, Mrs. ]. B. Bartholomew and
Mr.. Buell. Woodward Phelps, occupied
seats in front.
J. Whitefield Sykes conducted the fun
eral services which were most impress
sive and beautiful
Mrs. A r. Lingafelt, Mrs. l. S. Fer
ry, Mr.. H. L. Shirer, and Mr.. James
Moore sang, "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought" AS the funeral cortege
moved out of the church the quartette
sang, ASLEEP in Jesus"
The burial was made in Topeka Gem
etery.
The bereavement of Mrs. Noels' is
all the greater because of her mothers
death Si~weeks ago and the death Of
her stepfather three weeks ago.
The body of Mr.. p. G. Noel rested in
one of the handSomeSt baskets seen in
Topeka. 1t is the fourth one of it's kind
ever brought west. Bishop and Mrs.
Vail and Senator Plumb were buried in
collins of this style. 1t is of solid cher
ry, lined with FURNISHED copper and is
covered with black broadcloth. Massive
handles of Oxidized silver give 1t nm
ished and substantial appearance.
Across the left shoulder of the body
was draped silk United States flag.
The Loyal Legion asked permission to
so drape the flag as a token of respect.
Mr.. Noel was a gallant soldier of the
civil war.
On the top of the casket, just below
the glass opening, there lay a large
spray of Ascension lilies and palms tied
with a large rich purple ribbon. 1t was
sent by the First National bank, of
which Mr.. Noel was for several years
president
At the head of the casket was 30
inch wreath of pink and white roses,
violets, maidenhair fern and sm1lax. 1t
was sent by the Langtry family, VINO
were intimate friends of the deceased
The office friends in the real estate
building sent a large spray of Ascen-
sion lilies and palms tied with white
ribbon. Mr. and Mrs. Guilford Dudley
sent a large spray of Ascension lilies
and palms. Mrs NJ. G. Hammatt sent
a large basket of white roses and maid
enhair fern.
Besides these there were sent by
friends large sprays of white, pink ana
red carnations roses in prOfusion, a
large bunch of hyac1nths ana many
smaller floral offerings
The flower pieces were among the
most elaborate seen in Topeka in many
months.
The casket, with the flowers placed on
it and around it. stood in the front par
lor of the Noel residence, at ia Harrl-
son street, until BIS o'clock TINS AFTER
noon. when it was taken to Grace ca
thedral The flowers were taken to the
church and lated to Topeka cemetery,
where thew were placed on the grave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
WOMEN GROW LIVELY.
Des Moines Library Site Causes q
Large Amount of Bitterness.

Des Moines, April 23.-The Des
Moines Women's club had mass meet
ing today to discuss the location of the
new city library building. Those who
worked up the meeting opposed the pro-
posed location on the river that runs
through the city, but resolutions were
finally passed pledging club women to
stand by the library if it is located on
the river and the river banks beautified
as contemplated.
The city is to buy the old state arse
nal site from the state, and the purch-
ase price, $4,000, is to be used to buy
a new site for the new state historical
building.
Bitter feeling was manifested in the
meeting, the west side people opposing the
east side, as ef old. Mrs. Dawson, wife
of the editor of the Leader, tried to pre-
vent Lafe Young, editor of the Capital,
printed on the east side, from speaking,
but was not successful.
Senator Cheshire, who got the bill
through the legislature, appeared and
put a QuietuS on the discussion by
showing that when the subject was dis
cussed in the legislative committees
and the papers printed full reports of it
the women were not heard from. Now
that the contract was agreed to they
had no business to object. The his
torical building will be begun soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
TO TAKE HAWAII.
Japan to Be Given the Philip
pine Islands.

New York, April 25.-Hawaiian an
nexation which would not be accom-
pIished in time of peace, is more than
a probability now that war is on, says
the Washington correspondent of the
Herald 1t is learned that a great eff
fort is to be made in the present week
to secure the ratification of the treaty
annexing the Hawaiian islands to the
United States. Secret sessions are to
begin early in the week, probably to-
morrow, for this purpose. At last ac-
counts there were So votes in the SEN
ate assured for the treaty, five less than
required.
Senator Davis believes now that some
of the original opponents of the treaty
have been made to appreciate the STRAIT
egic value of the islands in view Of
the pending war with Spain.
There is no longer any danger of OBJ
lection from Japan to the annexation
proposition, for it is said there is alrea-
dy a tacit understanding between the
United States and Japan whereby the
latter country will eventually be given
control of the Philippines in return for
certain assistance during the war the
character of which will soon be appar-
emit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
HANNA A BRIBER.
Ohio Senate Finds He is Guilty of
Purchasing Vote.

Columbus, O., April 25.-The state sem
ate of Ohio (Repub1ican) Saturday voted
that Senator Marcus A. Hanna is guilty
of the crime of attempting to bride John
c. Otis, member of the house of repre-
sentatives, to vote for him for United
States senator"
The report of the committee was pre-
scented shortly before noon by Chairman
Burke, who moved it's adoption. Senator
Garfield presented a minority report, in
which he charged that Senator Hanna
was the victim of a conspiracy.
The majority report created profound
sensation and many were of the opinion
that such a scathing denunciation of Han
ma would not be agreed to by a Republic
can body. There were no speeches made,
and when the vote was taken it was found
that the report had been adopted by
In its report the committee says the
evidence proves four main facts:
1. That or about January 9, 1893, an
attempt was made to bride John c. Otis,
of the present general assembly of the
state of Ohio, to vote for Marcus A.
Hanna for United States senator
2. That Henry H. Boice was the princi-
pal offender in the commission of that
crime.
g. That Major E. G. Rathbone, Major
Charles F. Dick and Marcus A. Hanna
procured, aided and abetted Henry H.
Boice to commit that crime
4. That H. H. Hollenbeck aided said
Henry H. Boice in committing that crime,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
HIS POLICE FORCE
The Cause and Only Cause of Leedy's
Unpopularity Among Local
Populists.

The Topeka Populists who are friends
of Governor Leedy have not lost hope
concerning the delegation from Shaw
nee county.
Commissioner of Elections L. 7. Yount
said today: I'VE have not heard from
the country precincts and there is ev-
cry reason to believe that they will be
for Governor Leedy. 1 place the num-
Der of delegates in the city who favor
and if we can get the majority OF the
country delegates we may yet win. The
sentiment against Governor Leedy as
caused wholly by the men who wanted
office. No one complains about MS
record as an executive officer
Frank Herald who belongs to the an
ti-Leedy faction says that Governor
Leedy will not have more than 10 dele
gates in the entire city. He says that
the police appointments are responsible
for the defeat of Governor Leedy in
this county.
Judge George w. Clark said: 81 told
Governor Leedy three months ago that
unless there was a change in the police
administration that he could not pos
sibly secure the delegation from Shaw
nee county. I told him that without
any reference to the merits of the COM
plants made about Chief Steele and
Police Commissioner Henderson L
saw which way it was going and sim
ply warned him I have taken no part
on either side but am not surprised at
the result
When David Overmyer was asked
what he thought of the anti-Leedy sem
timent at the primary he said: 1t Wont
amount to anything.
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OVERMYER ASKS.
He Tenders His Services to
Governor Leedy
To Serve as a Colonel of One OF
the Kansas Regiments.
COL. FUNSTON'S PLANS
Wants to Give His Regiment
Ten Days Hard Drill
Before He Takes 1t to the
Front.

David Overmyer has rendered his
services to Gov. Leedy as commander
of one of the Kansas regiments.
When Mr. Overmyer was asked about
the tender of his services, he said:
Yes, sir; it is true. 1 have on three
different occasions offered my services
to Gov. Leedy, but 1 have received no
reply. did not care about anything
being said about it in the papers, but
now that it is generally known 1 do not
care 1 am in earnest. If can receive
an appointment, 1 will go to the front.
Mr.. Overmyer says that he has re-
ceived kilograms from three different
men who want to serve as major in his
regiment He has received no assur-
ances from Gov. Leedy that he Will get
one of the two appointments
The appointment of Mr.. Overmyer
would be universally popular. As law
yer and politician he is known as one OF
the best fighters in the state, and there
is no reason why he would not win the
same record in the war with Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State Journal

Chicago, April %.
WHEAT1Papie stricken ;6 l. be bears 5, on
up to $1.20 a bushel, an advance of &c
from the closing price on Saturday and sc
livery. July and the deferred deliveries,
which are now the mediums of specula-
market started with advance equal to
4-5@1 1-3c. The total worlds shipments
lea supplied 3, 365. 900 bushels and Russia l.
sos 900 bushels. This and advances of 5@6c
in English country markets showed the
bears to. be in precarious position and
they rushed to cover as soon as the bell
tapped. Domestic news was rather bear
ish. Chicago received al cars, against 70
cars a year ago, while Minneapolis and
Duluth reported 429 cars, compared with
SOB cars last year Crop reports continue
favorable and weather conditions of the
best but exporters announced acceptances
of all cable offers and foreigners bidding
markets furnished the bulls with much
enthusiasm by advancing 2@5c for July.
0D901hc, an advance of 1G13sc. One or two
sales were made at soc during the excite
side until 914c was reached reaction
followed to 905sc, but the market frmed
al STE and advanced to 81 20 with iumps
of 1c and &c between trades.
CORN-Trade in corn VISA broad and act
element in wheat made shorts uncom-
Portable. July opened H@3sc higher at 331s
Q5sc and advanced to 341sc.
ed with wheat and corn. July opened $50
f RgRfE St 2f ga to 2 EfFong
orders: July PORK started loc higher a
steady. July ribs opened steady at $50,
BARLEY--Cash, No. 3, 43G4sc.
RYEECash, 5ss4c; May, 5914c:
F s aI o eafh ST
TIMOTHY-April, $2.9712.
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BACK TO EARTH.
Mr.. L. u. NOel'S Remains Con-
signed to the Grave.
Funeral Services Were at Grace
Cathedral.
A LARGE ASSEMBLAGE
Of Friends Attended the Last
Ceremonies.
Funeral Appointments Elabor-
ate and Services Impressive.

Impressive services were held this
AFTERNOON at Grace Cathedral over the
remains OF Mr.. P. G. Noel, the well
known and highly respected banker,
who died Saturday after a terrible
struggle with disease for two years and
seven months
AT BIS o'clock the funeral cortege
moved from the residence to Grace Ca
thedraL The pallbearers were among
the deceased's personal friends, and
were as follows: Mr.. Guilford Dudley,
Mr.. E. J. Dallas, Mr.. P. 1. Bonebrake,
Mr.. Daniel Crosby, Major William
Sims. Mr.. Edward Henderson, Mr.
Charles Knowles, Col. w. H. Rossing-
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FIVE MORE SHIPS
Will Steam Out of New York Harbor
Ready for Service.

New York, April 25.-Five fleet ships
probably will move out of New York
harbor tomorrow, ready for service in
the war.
The auxiliary cruiser Yankee, former
ly the Morgan liner steamship Ell Monte
is ready to sail, manned by the New
York naval reserves, and in command
of Lieut.. Commander Willard S. Brown
son She may be used as a scout to pa
troll the Atlantic coast and keep a sharp
lookout for Spanish warships.
The cruisers San Francisco and New
Orleans also are reported as being rea-
dy to leave tomorrow, and they will go
to Hampton Roads to join the flying
squadron.
Under Commander Caspar Goodrich
the American line steamer St. Louis
will steam out and the Harvard, form
erly the New York, will go at the same
time in command of Capt. A. S. Barker.
The destination and duties of these
two swift vessels are not known.
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TAKE DOWN HIS SIGNS.
Spanish Cigarmaker Finds His Store
Decorated With Stars and Stripes.

Milwaukee. Wis, April 25.-Directly
across the street from the Broadway
armory where the Fourth regiment is
preparing for war, there is located a
Spanish cigar makers place of business.
Ever since the Maine was blown up
shop and at the big sign which an
nounced "B. Fernandez, Spanish Cigar
Manufacturer. Today they could
stand it no longer and a detachment
from one of the companies went to the
place and removed the signs, putting in
their place large American flags.
The central police station is next to
the armory and commands an unob-
structed view of the cigar shop. but
somehow when the indignant Mr.. Fer
nandez complained to the police they
could not give him any assistance, as
none of the officers saw the alleged out
rage. The authorities claimed that they
could not look in that direction, be-
cause the sun was shining their eyes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
NOT TO-DAY:
War Revenue Bill Will Not Be Re
ported Before Tomorrow

Washington, April 25-The war reve-
nue. tariff bill will not be reported to the
house today. At a meeting of the ways
and means committee this morning
when the bill framed by the Repubii-
cans was formally presented for con-
sideration, the Democrats protested
earnestly against a programme that
would prevent them from examining its
ported to the house. They also asked for
an opportunity to offer amendments in
committee.
After some discussion it was decided
that the bill be gone over today the Re
publicans explaining it's provisions es-
Inmates, revenues, etc, and that to-
morrow the Democrats should be al
lowed to offer amendments. The bill
will be reported to the house tomor-
row, but it's consideration probably will
not be begun until Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25
SHORT GRASS BREEZE.
Blows a Soldier From the Train and
Dislocates His Shoulder.

Syracuse April 25.-As a Santa Fe
special was rushing through here east
ward Friday with troops for the front
a human form in blue was seen to leap
or have been hurled from the train. He
lit with a mighty force and those who
fastened to his rescue found his Shout
der diSlOcated.
The man had been blown from the
train by the gale prevailing. He had
just been called out to relieve the guard
at the door, and lost his balance as he
stepped on the platform. The train did
not stop, though later section was no.
titled and picked the man up to follow
his regiment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-25

ny the w. "A. MiCnael Com
MISSION Co, Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stock, ITO West Sixth ave, Topeka,
Kan.
Liverpool: Wheat opened I'D higher.
vivisble supply: Wheat, decrease $4,000
Northwestern receipts: This year. Min
neapoIis SS1 cars, Duluth As cars, total 429
luth IS cars. total 494 cars.
New York: So prompt a recovery as
took place in the stock market last week.
after an actual state of war with Spain
had been developed. is highly encouraging
and reassuri.nag. In sense it may be
made in Wall street prior to last Thurs
day that hositilities had been discounted
should congratulate themselves on their
good fortune that the beginning of war,
with all It's dlstresses, horrors and losses,
should be met by unimportant declines
and lack of all panic. Although specu-
lation showed confidence at the close of
last week the investment of capital is
certainly not made freely under existing
circumstances. This is proved by the de-
cided falling off in transactions in rail-
road bonds and a recent pressure to re-
alize upon government bonds. Not only
will news naturally play part in the OPP
erations of the trading element, but ru-
mors of various sorts will doubtless be
put in circulation with more less eff
feet in the way of moderate swinging
In the present state of public sentiment
and with stocks so well held generally a
decisive American victory would prob
ably meet with buoyant response in
prices. possible Spanish triumph of
Importance would not shake faith in the
ultimate success of the forces of the Unit
ed States, but it might defer the closing
of hostilitieS.
Total visible supply: Wheat, %. 914.O 600
bushels: corn, 31,649,O00 bushels; oats, H.
775,00O bushels.
Stock in Chicago: Wheat, 3,9O4.0OO bush
els: corn, 1S,959,0OO bushels; oats, 10000
bushels.
Second Liverpool cable: Wheat Id
higher.
Chicago receipts today: Wheat 123 cars.
grade 90 cars; corn 44S cars, grade 40 cars;
oats $50 cars, grade SO cars.
Chicago: Estimated receipts for tomor-
row: Wheat, 140 cars; corn. 625 cars;
oats, 600 cars; hogs, SO, 900 head.
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KANSAS COLLEGE TROOPS.
Will Join Col Funston's Regiment
Woodruff,s Plan Disanproyed.

Lawrence, April 25.-Dr. Wylie Wood
rufus plan to organize a battalion of
Kansas university students in conjunc-
ton with eastern colleges is disapprov-
ey by university council in session this
morning and by Governor Leedy.
To secure state recognition they must
be organized as Kansas troops. The
plan is now to have all the Kansas col
lege troops in Col. Fred Funston's first
regiment, he being a former university
student. Enough Kansas university
men have signed the volunteer muster
roll today to form a company. Those
under age are not approved by the fac
ulty unless the parents consent.
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SHE HAS NOT MOVED.
The Spanish Gunboat is Still at Mon
tevideo.

New York, April PA dispatch to
the Herald from Buenos Ayres, says:
The Spanish gunboat Temerario is
still lying at anchor in the outer roads
at Montevideo and it is believed that
she Will remain for the present The
United States battleship Oregon and
the gunboat Marietta have not been
sighted.
The Herald's correspondent in Rio
Janelro says that 300 Americans there
have expressed a wish to go as sailors
on board the Nictheroy when she starts
for the United States. The battalion
formed by the Spaniards now includes
more than 500 men,
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A VARSITY COMPANY.
Dick Rodgers of the State University
Offers Young Mems Services.

Dick Rodgers, son of Assistant Post
master A. K. Rodgers, came to Topeka
Saturday from the State University at
Lawrence and rendered to Governor
Leedy the services of a company from
the university. When young Rodgers
father heard that his son was intending
to go war he was much concerned and
was opposed to the idea. He intended
to stop the aspirations of his son at
once until some one remarked 81 think
you ran away and went to war when
you were 16 years Old
Yes" said Mr. Rodgers, that Isl so,
and guess Dick is old enough to do as
he wants to and if he wants to go to
war he can 60"
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Kansas Citv Produce Markte.

Kansas City, AprlI ..
WHEAT-Exception active,3 higher,
unusually large offerings of soft: No.
hard, $1.02; No. 2 99cG$1.02: No. g. 97Q991zc;
No. 1 red, sLO6; No 2, $1.02q1;C5; No;
SIC.
CORN-Active, 1Q2c higher. No. mix
oATsNAetive. 1@11kc higher No. 2
w III f,2 2ss3kaaa9. No 2 SIC
HAY-Actiye, higher. Choice timothy,
$3.50; choice prairie, $S.50dS-75.
BUTTER - Firm. Creamery, l4Q1ic,
EGGSsfeady to firm. Fresh, &c.
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Chicago Livestock Market.

CIIICaSO,
HOGS+Receipts today, 1000: left over,
200. Active, steady to &c lower. Light
So, 7003.s5; mixed, $3.Soq4; heavy, So $50
4.O5; rough, So. 7563. 80.
Receipts. 1900. Strong to 1Oc
higher. Beeves, $3.90G5. 35; cows and heif-
ers, 81 2564.60 Texas steers. So. 75q4.5 so;
stockers and feeders, So. 7094.75.
SHEEP-Receipts. $4,000. Strong to 10c
s.. 7564. 60; lambs, $4G5.60.
Official yesterday:
CATTLE-Recefpts, 120; shipments 165
SHEEP-Receipts, 1892; shipments, none.
Estimated receipts of hogs tomorrow,
26 600