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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-02
Colonial Empire Policy.

At the conclusion of these few remarks.
it is said the judge lifted up his eyes
and Wept. because he could see no other
worlds to conquer. And why not? He IS
consistent and in the middle of the road
that leads to the gate of the colonial en-
pire policy. Cuba, Porto Rico, the Phil
ippines, and half of Asia might do pretty
we'll for a beginning, but why stop with
half loaf. while all Asia, Mexico, South
America and the British possessions lie
within easy reach?
If as the distinguished Chicago Jurist
says, the situation in half of Asia is wide
oDen and ready for grating, why not graft
tie whole orchard at once and be done
with it?
The four hundred million souls, now oc-
cupying that country, whom the judge
says, have up to the present time lived
almost apart from mankind never should
have been permitted to wander of in an
aimless way, so far from the protecting
wings of the American eagle. But since
ward" and beckon our coming to teach
them how to build cities and cultivate
their fields on modern lines they may be
forgiven, provided they accept our nag,
grafters and revenue collectors
Thus we are brought face to face with
the question: Where are we drifting, and
That we have broken away from safe
mOOringS and are in the Whirl of mid
summer madness is plain as light
Whether we shall regain consciousness
and return to our own grand country be-
fore we drift hopelessly upon the dragged
shores of colonial empire remains to be
seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-02

The Ladies of the C. A. R. have ar
ranged for through train to Cincinnati
via Santa Fe on September s. The
round trip is $1610. An excellent op-
portunity TO give your family an outing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
WALL STREET. SENTIMENT.

Tt has been limited frequently ever
since the outbreak of the Cuban rebel
lion that the policy of the United
States government In regard to the war
has been controlled by commercial con-
siderations. That such considerations
do not relate to ordinary trade is appar-
ent from the fact that business with
Cuba has dwindled to almost nothing
and but recently a petition for some
action which would bring relief was
submitted at Washington by a large
number of New York merchants.
If any class of capitalists therefore
is exerting any influence in the matter
it must be the bondhoIders. Wall
street sentiment on the question of Gu
ban Intervention is probably correctly
shown by the following extract from
Henry Clews' weekly financial circular
He says:
Instead of the disaster to the war
ship Maine bringing on a war between
this country and Spain, it is more likely
to have a contrary effect, as it will be
the means of causing reflection on the
part of our lingo members of congress
and make them more rational. 1t will
serve to show them what war means
in the destruction of life and property.
This shocking disaster wipes out
Sc 500, 600 of property and sends to eter-
nifty 24S human beings in an instant II
It should be found that the cause of this
disaster was a torpedo, it goes to show,
in the event of actual war with Spain,
what thousands of Infatuated men
could accomplish as measured by the
act of one man who fired the torpedo
at the Maine.
I'VE can no more contrast former
conflicts on land or sea with conflicts
hereafter, in their humiliation of life
and property, than we can compare
night and day. Is it desirable then for
this country to plunge into a war with
Spain, even though we should get the
best of it in the end? 1t is true we
could levy an indemnity, but what
would that be worth against a bankrupt
nation, and victory over a power SO
much weaker would give US no prest-
ige''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
Set Fire to a Negro POstmas
ter'S House
And Shoot Him and His Family
as They Emerge
AT LAKE CITY, IN S. c.
Two Are Dead and -Four Are
Manned For Life.
Babe Shot to Death in Its
Mothers Arms.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. ga special from
Columbia, s. c., to the Constitution
says:
The most revolving crime ever perpe-
trated by white men in South Carolina
was committed at Lake City, Williams
burg county, when Postmaster Baker
a negro and his family, were burned
out of their home, the postmaster and a
babe in arms killed, his wife and
three daughters shot and MANNED for
life.
Baker was appointed postmaster three
months ago. Lake City is a town of
400 inhabitants, and the negro popu-
lation in the vicinity is large. There
was protest at Bakers appointment,
but it was not a very vigorous one.
Three months ago, as the postmaster
was leaving the Office at night in COM
pany with several colored men he was
fired upon from ambush, but it was not
known that the assassin was prompted
by other than personal malice. Since
then Baker moved his family into a
house on the outskirts of the town,
where he also established the pOstofhce.
Last Thursday night a body of men,
who kept concealed behind buildings
and fences in the neighborhood, rid
died the building with shot and rifle
bullets. They shot high and no one
was hurt, but it was supposed to convey
a warning. 1t was a short time before
that Senators TiIIman and McLaurin
and Congressman Horton had asked the
postmaster general to remove Baker be-
cause of his color and the request had
been refused.
Baker did not move his family and
gave no evidence of being frightened.
He felt confident of protection from
Washington. At 1 o'clock in the morn
ing a torch was applied to the postOf-
flee and Bakers home. Back just with
in the line of light, were over a hundred
white men armed with pistols and shot
guns. By the time the fire aroused the
sleeping family, consisting of the post
master, his wife, four daughters, a son
and an infant at the breast, the crowd
began firing into the building. A
hundred bullet holes were made through
the thin boarding and many found lodg-
ment in the people within. Baker was
the first to reach the door, and he fell
dead just within the threshold, being
shot in several places The mother had
the baby in her arms and had reached
the door over her husbands body
when a bullet crashed through its
skull and it fell to the floor. She was
shot in several places.
Two of the girls had their arms bro
ken close to the shoulder and will prob
ably lose them. Another of the girls
is believed to be fatally wounded. The
boy is shot Two of the seven occu-
pants of the house escaped with slight
injuries. The bodies of Baker and the
infant were cremated in the building
All mail matter was destroyed. A
cOrOner's jury was impanelled and it
visited the charred remains and ad-
jOurned till Saturday. There is bitter
indignation expressed everywhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
UNDER A SNOW SLIDE.
KlOndike Pilgrims Lose All
Their Supplies at Lake
Bennett.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 23.-Two weeks ago
an avalanche came laundering down the
mountain slopes and at the south end of
Lake Bennett an immense mass of snow
and ice was deposited on the trail and 200
tons of supplies were buried many feet
deep. Their owners had stacked them
up together in what seemed to be a shell
ter spot while they were whipsawing luTn-
Der for boat building.
Now they have left only the whipsaws
and are trying to dig out their outfits
So far as learned, no one was injured by
the avalanche, though people in tents not
far away had narrow escape
This news was brought down by John
o. Ohlegschlager of Puyallup, Wash, who
has just arrived here from Alaska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
New Lease on Life.
BROKEN IN HEALTH, ENACT
ATED AND FEEBLE, MAN
GIVES UP TOO SOON.
In All Kidney Troubles Morrow's Kid
neoids Effect Permanent Cure
Restoring Vigor and Vitality
TO the Whole Body.

Man cannot be well all the time. Like
all machines he needs attention regularly.
Neglected, he soon becomes a wreck. If
there is a desire to keep the human body
in proper condition, it should have a thor
ough overhauling at regular intervals. No
irregular methods will accomplish the de-
sired result.
gan is in sympathy with every other or
gan, consequently the injury of one organ
acts indirectly upon its neighbors.
Blood is the body's nourishment; life it.
self depending upon it's purity. Kidneys
make the blood pure; blood disorder indl-
eating disordered kidneys. The kidneys
hold the key to health
Morrow's Kidneoids are the only known
remedy that will absolutely restore full
function and health to the kidneys. Nor
rows Kidneoids were discovered at a time
when the world needed them most, as to-
day kidney diseases are more prevalent
than ever before.
To facilitate the action of Morrow Kid
neoids, the stomach must first be put in a
normal condition. For this purpose Liver
lax was prepared by the same eminent
chemist to be used in conjunction with
Kidneofds. Liverlax is the best laxative
to use with Kidneoids. because it
is prepared to scientifically blend
with the action of Kidneoids and
is in direct line with their ma
ture If your bowels are not in condition.
Liverlax will regulate them, after which
Kidneoids take up the work systematical-
ly and make a radical cure
ASK your dealer for Kidneoids in yellow
tablet form and LiverIax in ganules, red
in color. If he does not keep them, you
can get them of the Herb Medicine Co.
Springfield, Ohio. Kidneoids, postpaid, 80
cents a box. or six boxes for $3.50. Liver
lax, p cents box
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
AVALANCHE IN QUEBEC
Kills Four People and Destroys
Their Homes.

Quebec, Que, Feb. 23.-Four lives
were lost by an avalance at South Que
bee last night which destroyed two
houses which stood under the cliff oppo-
site the Grand Trunk railway sheds.
One house was crushed by the weight
of the snow from above while the up
per stories of the other were cut clean
off from the first story and overturned
in front of it upon the street In the
lower part of one of the houses resided
a man named Anglers, his wife and six
children. The father and two children
were taken out dead. Mrs. Anglers is in
a critical condition. In the other house,
James King resided with his wife, son
and daughter. Mr.. King and his son
and daughter escaped serious injury
but Mrs. King was killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
1T STREWS THE SEAS.
The KingsIand Sails Through
40 Miles of Wreckage.

New York, Feb 2S-The Press says:
There is a possibility that the bark Ag-
ate which sailed from this port last
week bound to the Yukon river, may
have been wrecked. The Agate carried
40 men who were going to the Klondil1e
to seek their fortunes, in addition to the
crew of 16 men,
The steamship KingsIand which ar
rived here yesterday from Southamp-
ton ports encountered bad weather.
When 20 miles south-SOutheaSt of
Barnegat, the Kingsland fell in with a
quantity of wreckage. There were
parts of deck houses, portions of cell
ings with painted woodwork, spars and
a buoy in addition to casks and boxes
of merchandise
Captain Scott of the KingsIand, says
the wreckage extended for a distance
of 40 miles. No attempt was made to
pick up any portion of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
n. Y. CHARTER DAY.
Celebration Will Take Place Early in
May.

New York, Feb. 22.-At the meeting Of
the Charter Day committee today the
programme for the three days celebra-
ton, at present outlined, was submit
ted by ex-Nayor Gilroy. chairman of the
Plan and Scope committee. 1t has been
tinue three days, May 8, and 5.
On the first day it is proposed to have
a naval parade, followed in the evening
by literary and historical exercises in a
number of halls throughout the boroughs
of Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are
to be fireworks of a symbolic character
in the public squares.
On the second day, which it is expected
will be legal al, holiday throughout the
grand reception and a ball in the even
ing, with fireworks in the public squares
On the third day there is to be a pa
rade of the commercial and industrial
men, with a banquet in the evening.
1t is believed that this programme will
eventually be adopted without much
change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
THAT 9Th STREET PATROL
Now Let's Put All Policemen on
Street Cars-eCan Cover More
Ground

Chief Steele's West Sixth street po-
Hceman was on duty last night. He
was on the rear steps of the Sixth
street cars.
Say" he said to the conductor of an
eastbound car. lots more people are
riding at nights since you had that hold
up out here"
rs that so,'' remarked the conductor
nOnchalantly.
yep, they're afraid to walk now, you
see. Say, believe that was a put UP
people ride. Great idea, isn't it? Ha,
ha, ha-"
do you ride because you're afraid
to waikiki asked a passenger smoking
on the platform
'Oh no, guess not replied the sup
posed protector of the peace. with an
attempt to assume an air of bravery.
ground and do it more rapidly this
way"
but don't you realize that a man
could be held up in every block on
both sides of the street while you're
riding along this way went on the
passenger.
'1Oh. no, you're off," retorted the
brave patrolman superciliOusly, I can
see down every block from the car, and
these cars run every ten minutes so
that a foOtpad wouldn't have time to
hold a man up between trips guess
I know my business
You undoubtedly do, but I don't
know what that is" remarked the pas
senger, as he threw his cigar away and
entered the car.
In the meantime all pedestrians in that
part of the city have the assurance
they can secure protection from foot
TadS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
KANSAS NEWS.
w. J. Bryan VIII Speak at HOl-
ton February 20,
Under the Auspices of the
Campbell University.
BIG RUSH FOR SEATS.
A. O. U. w. Grand Lodge Elects
Officers.
Newton Man Killed by a Runa-
way Team.
BIG RUSH FOR SEATS.

Holton, Feb. 29.-W. J. Bryan will lee
ture at Holton Friday night, February
18th. It was announced that the
chart of Campbell university hall, where
Bryan will lecture, would be thrown
open Tuesday at o'clock to those de-
string reserved seats.
BY half past u the walk in front of
Logan's music store, where the chart
was to be opened. was blocked, and
when the doors were opened an i'm
mense throng surged in, each anxious
for the best seat.
About 400 seats were checked off in
a very few minutes. But few people
from the country and neighboring
towns We're present, so considering that
many will come, it is fair to estimate
that Mr.. Bryan will probably lecture to
the largest audience that ever gathered
in Campbell university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
RETURNED THE JEwELRY.
Judge BiddIe and Fort Scott Official
in Trouble.

Fort Scott, Feb. 23.-The absence of a
trunk containing jewelry, kid gloves
and other fancy goods to the value of
$500 today caused County Attorney
Sheppard to threaten the arrest of
Judge w. r. Biddle, County Commits
sioner Combs and Mrs. Maggie AGikeSell
When Eugene Afikesell, the young
jeweler, now serving a six year term for
arson was arrested his trunk of goods
was seized at the depot by the county
attorney and is now being held by the
state to pay costs in the case. 1t was
stored in a vault opening from the
county commissioners office. Today
Attorney Sheppard accidentally learned
it was gone and suspecting that it had
been taken by either Mrs. Mikesell or
her attorney notified Judge Biddle that
unless the trunk was returned immedi-
ately he would cause warrants to be is
sued for Mrs. Mikeseu, her attorney
and Commissioner Combs, if it was
found that the commissioner opened the
vault for them. Mr.. Biddle promised
to have the trunk returned which was
done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
A NEW ENGLAND DINNER.
Marked the Celebration of Washing
toms Birthday at Grace Cathedral

Washington's birthday was celebrated
at Grace cathedral with a New England
dinner. Tables were set in the guild par
lors and the men of the church acted as
walters. A dinner consisting of New
England slg3 nash, ham, cold slaW. pickles;
been prepared by the members of the La
dies Aid society. Ralph Peterson was
dressed to represent George Washington
and Mrs: Claiming Brown to represent
Martha. Washington. They were heartily
applauded when they entered Musical
numbers added to the enjoyment of the
evening Miss Hollis and Miss Nellie
Lincoln sang solos which were appreciat-
ed and A. w. Lacey played a cornet solo
and was applauded. He responded with
20, Promise Me-" About 100 people at
tended and the occasion was a success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
A. o. U. w. ELECTION.
The Grand Lodge at Wichita Selects
Its officers.

Wichita, Feb. 23.-The Grand Lodge,
A. o. U. w, elected officers last even
ing as follows:
J. P Order, Fort Scott, grand master
workman; S. w. Kincaid, BelOit, grand
foreman; B. L. Slime, Rosedale, grand
Overeser; E. NJ. Ford, Emporia, grand
recorder; NJ. B. Light, Winfield, grand
receiver.
The grand trustee, grand representa-
tive and grand medical examiner will
be elected today. There were $40 votes
cast, and to change to the classified
plan of assessment will require two
thirds of the vote. Orders majority
was not large enough to warrant the
conclusion that that number can be OBJ
tanned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
Railroad Men Ready to Fight.

Wichita, Feb. 23-Wichita lodge of
the brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
today passed a resolution offering their
assistance to the government in case it
is proved that the Maine was destroyed
BY Spanish treachery. They claim there
are 80 600 members in the order. The
feeling against Spain is very strong
among the railroad men here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is not a
mixture of stomach destroying drugs,
but is a scientifically prepared remedy
that cures coughs and colds, and all
throat and lung troubles. Its action is
quick. prompt and positive. 25c and SOC
Geo w Stansheld 632 Kan. Ave, and
AIiller's Pharmacy. Cor. 6tE and Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
Killed in a Runaway.

Newton, Feb. 23.-Peter Franz, a
German farmer living about twelve
miles north of this city, was so badly
injured in runaway that he died short
ly after being brought to town for med
zeal treatment. About five miles north
of here he was thrown from the buggy,
the team coming to Newton. Farmers
coming to Newton discovered Franz ly-
ing in the road unconscious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
New Chanel for Haskell.

Lawrence, Feb. 23-The government has
approved the contract of J. B. Belts of
Topeka for the erection of the new
chapel to be built at Haskell institute
Work on the new building will be COM
menced at once. The chapel will cost
$40. 900 and will be a great addition to
the cluster of buildings now at the
school.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.

CHANUTE-Severa months since,
the trunk of a hardware salesman was
broken into at the M, K. & T. depot at
Chanute and cutlery to the amount of
over $500 stolen. Saturday while re-
moving some hay from an old stable
southwest of the Santa Fe depot, the
workmen found about 200 pocket knives
and about half that number of table
knives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
kansas Postmasters Confirmed.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The senate
TO-DAY confirmed the following Kansas
postmasters: s. T Billings, Marion:
z. r. Delwyler, Wamego; E. p. Karr,
Valley Falls; N. B. Needhan, Clifton;
w, G. Perdue, Beloit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

It is not what a manufacturer says
about his own medicine that cures a
patient, but what the medicine does.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup does the
work and does it we'll. 1t cures coughs
and colds in a day. It's healing. sooth-
ing and quieting. Csc & soc. Geo. w
Stansheld. 632 Kan. Ave, and Miller's
Pharmacy Cor. Sixth and Topeka Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Scurvy has broken out in Dawson.
Tt is now in order for the government
to send an expedition of doctors and
trained nurses to the relief of the "suf-
fering miners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

In the first round between John Wan
amaker and Matt Quay-the recent
election in Phfladelphia-Quay was
knocked under the ropes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

COFFEYVILLE-Am meeting has been
set for next Saturday evening at Per-
kins' Opera House to discuss ways and
means to assist the starving Cubans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Christians may overcome great sins
and be made miserable by little ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Free Cuba would be a more enduring
monument to the victims of the Maine
explosion, than would be the stone
which Amos Cummings asked congress
to erect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Shirts, collars and cuffs Numbered to
look like new by Peerless Steam Laun.
dry, 112 and ia West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

All Spaniards look alike to the
mayor of Greater New York. The
captain of the Vizcaya should be
thankful that the tiger was not let
loose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

If a man becomes suddenly great or
famous, his wife is never too old and
wrinlzled to have her picture taken in
a loW-necked dress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

If there were anything in this hyp-
notism talk, every married woman
would have become proficient an using
it before this, to apply to her husband
when he acts contrary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

The next Spanish officer who calls on
Mayor Van Wyck will probably arrange
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Mineral Water.
The finest in the west. Come and try
It. J. w. PHILLIPS,
612 West Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
THREE KANSAS BOYS
Will Play Baseball in the Iowa
League This Season.

Three Kansas boys will play in the
Iowa state baseball league this season.
H. H. Bevis of Winfield will pitch for
Des Moines at $50 per month and ex-
penses. Earl Bevis will go to Burling-
ton and Elwood Eylar will pitch for
MOinoG
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Whatever comes from the heart, has
a voice that speaks to the heart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23
Z. and L. Ball.

Council No 2 will give a ball Wednes-
dav evening Feb. 23d, at Lincoln
post hall Tickets sold for the postpon-
ed ball will be good for admission on
the 23d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

It may be a good idea to belong to a
lodge; you are sure then that someone
will sit up with your remains when you
are dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Ephraim was cake on one side and
dough on the other. His family still
lives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Word comes from all quarters that
the neatest and most satisfactory dye
for coloring the beard a brown or black
is Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-23

Lawrence and return for one fare
via Santa Fe Route Feby. 25th for ora
tOrical contest.