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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-05
Sand Neeessitates Oil.

cit takes a good deal more oil to run
engines on the western divisions than
on the eastern divisions said an engin-
eer who knows sand hills and sage
brush to a letter. Where the sand
blows and gets in the bearings and box
es it necessarily takes more oil so it is
not fair deal to say that the western
divisions don't make a record in oil
They do but they cannot be compared
with a climate where the sand does not
blow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-05
LOBDELL QUITS.
Gives Up Trying to Run Newspaper
in Kansas City.

Charles E. LobdeI, ex-speaker of the
Kansas house of representatives who
left the short grass country to run a
weekly paper in Kansas City has given
up the fight He has also sold his job
printing outfit and has quit the printing
business for good. Before Mr.. IobdeiI
undertook to run newspaper he was a
lawyer at DfghtOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-05

P. w. Symmes, flagTnan at Fourth
and the railroad tracks, will take a two
months vacation commencing Septen-
c. A R. reunion at Cincinnati Mr..
Symmes has been Waterman for 10
years and this is his first vacation.
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SANTA FE PROMOTIONS
Result From the Resignation of
Stenographer Fred Feakins,
Who Goes to ST. Joe.

Fred Feakins, formerly stenographer to
Chief Clerk c. J. Webb in Division Su-
peIintendent c. T. McClellan's Office
has accepted a, position with the Rock
Island at st. Joe, in Remus Atwood's
office
x c. Bean, formerly timekeeper at
Emporia and commonly known as
"Kasey" takes Mr.. Feakin's place.
Russell Jennings takes the place as
timekeeper at EmpOria-
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IMPROVED HEADLIGHTS.
Have Been Adopted by the Santa Fe
Management.

The new Star headlight adopted by
the Santa Fe has proven itself far su-
perior to the headlights formerly in
use.
The new headlights are much smaller
than the old style and the reflector is
but about six inches deep but the light
is thrown clearer and further than by
the large shallow reflectors. With the
new headlights the entire right of way
is lighted
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Are No Arrests Now.

For a time after Kansas City passed
the ordinance that all locomotives
should have smoke consumers the en-
gineers on the Santa Fe running into
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WEATHER FOR JULY.

Weather Observer T. B. Jennings has
compiled the following from his official
records for the month of July:
Mean temperature, n; highest tenn
perature, 100; date 10; lowest tempera-
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Cool and comfortable dining cars on
Santa Fe Route are obtained by use OF
electric fans.
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Circulation Growth.

lit the year 1885 the circulation
egaS Observation-Disclosures. 500
January Z, 1897, acre printed. 3,I25
Daily acreage for year 1891. 1850
Daily Average for year 1902. 5, O6O
Daily acreage for year 1888. 6,2L3
Daily Average for year 1894. S54I8
Daily Average for year 1886. 9, 2T7
Daily Average for gear 1890. 10, z6O
Daily Average for year I807...II,3 gag
Daily Average second quarter
1898. ...-.............. 1903
Compared With Last Year.
Daily Average for second three
months of 1897 ......TT,25
Daily acreage for second three
months Of 1898 ..............L5,655
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LEGAL NOTICE.

(First published in the Topeka State
Journal July 9th, 1889
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MONEY.

I HAVE 81, 500 to loan. B. Crumrine, 423
Kansas ave.
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BICYCLES.

~-~-~~~~~~@~~-~-~~-~--~
TOPEKA CYCLE CO., liz W. sth St
Bicycles and Sundries; bicycles and
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LOST AND FOUND.
|-@~~O~O@-~~0~~~~-~~~~~-~
LOST-Pocketbook containing s19 in bills
blank book and some bills. Return to
j. J. Collins, Santa Fe hospital, and
ceive reward.
FOUND-A sword. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying for this
advertisement. Address B. E. c., Lock
Box 377, city.
LOST-Marriage certificate. Address Nell
lie Smith, 532 Cherry St.,Kansas City, Mo.
LOST-A brown paper envelope 4lx91k
inches containing papers of value to me
only A liberal reward for their return to
G P Bolmar, 113 West Fifth st. or ZIP
Greenwood ave, Potwin.
FOUND-The umbrella repairer and Jew
eler. W. s. Mccormick. at S13 Kan. ave.
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MILO NORTON. at 4O6 West Sixth ave,
will make farm loans Of 81 500 or over
at per cent interest.
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEONS.

STAMPS, SEALS AND STENCILS.
S~c~c~-~c-~Sc~~.c3~1-So S-~C~C~~~c.~~Cc~S~~~
High Grade Rubber Stamps; prompt work,
low price. Catalogue free. Phone 292.
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ESTRAY

Taken up and empounded, August 2nd,
1898, one sorrel, blaze-faced pony, right
hip down
A. BUNKER. Deputy Marshal
322 WOodlawn ave, Potwin.
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JAMES B. HAYDEN, Jeweler and Op.
tician. Complete stock of watches, dia.
monds, silverware, etc. Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted.
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FLORISTS.
~~~~~~~-~-~~~-----~~-~~~~-~
MRS. J.. R. HAGUE, Florist, successor to
R. ]. Groves, 81 Kansas ave, Phone 602
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

tain General August "a hours to comply
with an ultlmatum which demanded all
warlike stores and the entire stock Of
coal in charge OF the government Off
cials. The ultlmatum asserted that no
money levy would be made upon Ma
nila.
A late dispatch from Hongkong says:
"There is no news OF the American
from Captain Concha of the Spanish
cruiser Don Juan de Austria to his chill
dren at convent school here, MENTION
ing that firing had been heard in the di-
rection of Corregidor island, and 1t is
assumed from this that the Americans
were accommodating the entrance and
trying the southern side of the island,
which is six miles wide and surrounded
by rocks and shoals, though not be-
lieved to he mined.
There is no news either, of the Span
lsh squadron, but according to the latest
advices IL could not take the offensive
in any case. The cable to Manila is
now interrupted.
'"rhe steamer Esmeralda, chartered
by the banking companies here to bring
away the specie from Manila, reached
there, and 1t is believed that she has
been boarded by the Americans"
The Madrid correspondent of The
Daily Mail says:
Captain General Augusti has cabled
the government asking an immediate
reply as to the request of the Chinese at
Manila to place themselves under the
British flag. The government has re-
piled that 1t would uphold Spanish SOW
ereignty in its integrity while respect
ing international rights. The answer
had Just arrived before the cable was
cut.
"Senor Sagasta has gone to the pal
ace. 1t is understood that the object
is to communicate to the queen regent
dispatches and announcing that the
town of Cavite has been razed to the
ground and the unfortifled part of Ma
nila burned"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

The following were the Spanish ships
in the engagement:
Reina Maria Christina, $3.50 tons;
built 1886: speed. II knots; battery, six
So inch Hontoria guns, two 81 inch and
three % inch rapid fire rifles, six Ia
inch and two machine guns.
Castillo, 3,342 tons; built 1881; battery,
five Q inch Krupp rifles, two ~ inch.
two s.3 inch, four 2.5 inch rapid fire and
two machine guns.
Velasco, 1,152 tons; battery, three So
inch Armstrong rifles, two inch Hon
torias and two machine guns.
Don Antonio de Ulloa and Don Juan
de Austria. each 2,lS0 tons; speed. Il
knots; battery, four Z inch Hontorias
three inch rapid fire, two 1.5 inch and
two machine guns.
General Lezo and FL Cano, gun yes
sells. 524 tons. built 1885,. speed, H.
knots. The General Lezo has two Hon
torla rifles of AZ inch caliber. one 81
inch, two small rapid fire and one ma.
chine gun. El Cano. three Al inch guns
two small rapid fire and two machine
guns,
Marques del Duro. dispatch boat, j0t
tons: one smooth bore So inch caliber
two AZ inch and one machine gun.
Isla de Cuba and the Isla de LUXOR
are both small gunboats. They are o
1880 tons displacement and carry foui
A. inch Hontorias, two small guns ant
two machine guns.
Isla de Mindanao. Compania Transat
lantiqua Of Cadiz, armed as cruiser
length, 376.h: beam, 42.3; gross tons
Abs; speed, 1876.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

The following is a list of ships in Act
ing Rear Admiral Deweys fleet:
Olympia first class protected cruiser
$500 tons launched 1892; speed, y
knots: battery, four s inch rifles, ten
s inch rapid fire guns, fourteen pound
ers, six l Founders and four machine
guns.
Baltimore, second rate, 4.GO0 tons;
speed, 206 knots: battery. four inch,
six inch rifles. four 6 pounder rapid
fire. two Founders, two ! Founders,
two is inch, two Ia inch and two ma
chine guns.
Boston, second rate. 3,1s9 tons; speed,
Is knots; battery. two 8 inch, six inch
rifles, two FOUNDER rapid fire, two
Founders, two 1 Founders, two 1.3, two
IA inch and two machine guns.
Raleigh, second class; speed, 10 knots;
battery. one inch and ten inch rapid
fire rifles, eight s Founders. four
FOUNDERS and two machine guns.
Concord, third rate. 1,700 tons; speed
II knots: battery, six inch, two rapid
FIRE FOUNDERS, two Founders, one
FOUNDER and four machine guns.
Petrel, fourth rate, 800 tons; speed, u
knots battery. four 6 inch guns, twd
rapid fire FOUNDERS one FOUNDER and
four machine guns.
McCulloch, revenue cutter.
Nashan. collier.
Zanro, supply vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
TROOPS GUARD POWDER WORKS.


batteries g aud NJ, Fourth ARTILLERY, Sent
There From Washington.
The mills of the e. I. du Pont de
Nemours Il Co., on the banks of the
Brantlywiue Just above this city are
guartlHd by regulars. sent here from
Washington on Monuay morning, aH n
precautionary measure against triGkery
on the part of Spanish spies. Batteries
G and M of the Fourth Heavy Ar
tillery, which were detailed for the
work came here in hurry yesterday
morning and at once went intu camp
near Montchanin. The men are at the
powder works for business and as long
as they remain will keep close watch
upon the yards and mills to prevent
the appruach of iutruders. How long
they will be hero is matter of con-
iecture, hut it is presumed they will
stay until relieved by other soldiers.
The officers in the detail are as follows ;
Major Grugan of the Sixth ARTILLERY,
Capt. Fugsr commanding Battery NJ,
and Lieut.. Alexander. Capt. Ennis,
commanding Battery g, and Lieut.
Townsley.
Many peuple visited the encampment
Sunday and were pleased with its
businesslike appearance aud the mill
tary bearing OF the men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE.
Burglar "Jimmy' Mitchell Tries Again, Blu
UnsuccessfulIy, to Get Out of New Castl

Burglar ''JImmy'' Mitchell Tries again, But
UnsuccessfulIy, to Get Out of New Castle
Jail.
Special Correspondence OF Gazetteand journal
New Castle, May .. - Jimmy"
Mitchell, serving arssntence for bur.
glary in the county Jail, who attempted
to escape ON Saturday night. March
18th, from the jail, without SUCCESS,
on account of the daring of Jerry Bar-
rigHu, life prisoner, made another
desperate attempt last night. A noise
was heard from his cell and it was sus-
pected that he was at work. A close
watch was kept.
This morning search OF his cell was
made and it was discovered that he had
again secured number Of tha finest
saws and sawed through the bars OF his
cell window. A quick blow would have
finished tho rest of the work.
1t is thought that some person in
the Jail was uno OF his allies, and think
ing that be was watched, warned him
by several low whistles which we're
heard during the night.
Later in thu morning another search
of his cell was made and small open
ing was found alongside of the wash
board, within which were concealed IA
saws of the finest grade. similar tc
thuse which he used when he snwed oil
his g-irona, after his previous attempt
to escape.
This morning his bed and bedstend,
which he used as means of reaching
the bars, were removed from hiH cell,
and also the table. He has nothing 10
his cell now other than the bare floor
and walls
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
through lack of foresight in responsible

SPANISH PRE- S CALM, BUT DEFIANT.
2.30 p. m. Tho general tone of the
newspapers, even in the uase of the
Ministerial press, is calm. They ex-
press determination TO avenge the
defeat Of the Spanish fleet.
The conduct Of Spanish admiral, in
sinking the remnant of his fleet in
order to prevent its capture, is highly
extolled by the preas.
The Imparcial advises the government
to arm all the available shipping. and
convert the vessels into an auxiliary
fleet for the purpose of capturing aud
destroying American merchant vessels.
DESTROYED THE LAST HOPE.
The publication of the Liberals dis
patcn from Manila removed the last
hope Of the Spaniards, and it ia now
admitted on all sides that the Spanish
fiset has been completely destroyed,
aud that it il probably only a question
Of hours as to when the Americans will
occupy Manila.
The fact that the Liberal, which is
Premier SagHsta'a organ, admitted the
complete defeat of the Spauiards, gives
additional Significance to the frank an
nouncement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

and None May he Received In Washington
For Three DaYs--News by British Sources.

and Nome May he Received In Washington
For Three Days--Sews by British Sources.
Washington, May ?. Secretary Long,
up to 0. IL O'Clock had not received a
liue from the Asintie station. 1t would
take the McCulloch three days to
reach Hong Kong.
THE PRESIDENT PLEASED.
President Mckinley took up hiH post
in the private apartments of the White
House to read the newspaperB, early
to. o.day, and scanned the dispatches
about the Philippines and Cuba. Fur
ther dispatches from the Associated
Press OF a confiImatory nature, we're
soon arriving in the war chamber, :"
whers the telegraph operators are
located, and the complete satisfaction
of the President with TIE American
victory at Manila, as later advices
aided TO ths Spanish rout, was plainly
| evident. Two members of the cabinet,
Secretaries Wilson and Bliss, were with
him early.
JOY AT THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
| Joy beamed on every countenance at
the Navy Department this morning and
the officials exchanged enthusiastic con
| gratuiations on Commodore Dewey g
NlEluEgs uc buHb lu6
British Consul General at Manila had
conference after the conflict with
| Commodore Dewey, indicates clearly
that he ia at least in possession of the
A american story of the battle, and
prohsbly has been nude acquainted
with the extent of the losses suffered
by the American ships
II Is not doubted that IL the oppor
tunity offers, tho consular officer will
communicate promptly the facts to his
home government, and il Ia Just pos
sible that he has been roquestad by
| Commodore Dewey to see to it that d
brief and fair statement of the facts ia
transmitted to the United States govern
meut.
DEwEY's COMPLETE SUCCESS.
A careful reading of the dispatches,
even those from Spanish sources, seem
to warrant an assumption that Commo-
dore Dewey has succeeded completely
in his undertaking und has accom-
plished everything that was expected OF
him and included in his orders. 1t ia
noticed that in one sentence the report
speRks of the commodore'H landing his
wounded. This is regarded Rs cry
significant statement. 1t is not sup
posed for an instant that the admiral
abandoned his wounded to the enemy.
and the only sane inference that Gao be
drawn is that he placed them in proper
shelter on shore, under a guard from
ths United States feet, and is prepared
to protect the landing place with the
guns OF the Hest.
Thus it appears that Commodore
Dewey has captured the Spanish feet,
the prime object of his expedition, and
has relieved American commerce in tht
Pacific from the dread os capture, whilt
in addition he has placed his feet or
Spanish soil and holds a position ashore
which may be developed into base o
supplies for his feet which thus will
have found legitimate home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
DEWEYS DARING.


London Advices Regarding tho Great
Naval Battle on Manila.
London, May 2.-While it is quite clear
that the Spanish squadron has suffered
a crushing defeat the dispatches leavs
unclear the intensely interesting uues-
tion whether tho American squadron
has suffered material damage.
All news thus far comes from Spanish
sources. but 1t seems evident that Con-
modore Dewey has not captured Ma
Mia. Unless he is able to make another
attack and capture the town, he will
he in an awkward position, having M
base upon which to retire and to retir,
Probably therefore the United States
squadron will be obliged to make for
San Francisco, as the entrance to Ma
nlla bay was heavily mined with tor
pedoes.
Commodore Dewey displayed great
pluck and daring in making for tho
inner harbor According to private ad-
vices received from Madrid, the United
States cruisers Olympia and Raleigh
and two other vessels, the names of
which are not given, entered the harbor.
1t appears to he incorrect that the
American ships finally anchored benin
the merchantmen on the east side of the
bay. It should be the west side.
Probabilities point in the direction of
the second engagement having occurred
through the Spaniards trying to pre-
vent the landing of the American
wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Washington, May 3.-secretary Long
has taken immediate measures to re-
lieve the United States fleet in the Pa
ci1c of any embarrassment it might
feel for want of coal.
Orders were telegraphed yesterday
morning to the government authorities
at San Francisco to select two of the
swiftest ships at that port, load them
with coal and dispatch them at once 10
the relief of Commodore Dewey's squad
ron.
AS China and Japan delayed making
declarations of neutrality, some experts
in international law hold that the Unit
ed States may still obtain coal in east
ern ports. Commodore Dewey's achieve
ments, however, have caused the ad-
ministration to feel that the govern
ment should not hesitate to send him
supplies at once without waiting to
speculate on what eastern ports may be
oDen to him
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
INVASION OF CUBA.
Preparatory Work For Landing mn Amer
lean Force Progressing Steadily.

Preparatory Work For Landing an Amer
lean Force Progressing Steadily.
Tampa. Fla, May 3.-Two hundred
native Cubans, who have been quietly
enlisted in New York city by General
Julio Sanguilly, arrived in this city
last night. They will be formed into
cavalry regiment and under the leader
ship of the famous Cuban who enlisted
them will probably embark for Cuba
with the American troops. The rest oil
the regiment will be made up of Gu
bans from this city and vicinity. The
New Workers created a sensation as
they marched down the street in
body, and they were followed for blocks
hy perfect mob of excited Cubans.
Slowly but surely arrangements are
being made for the landing of an Amer
lean force in Cuba. The Plant system
gave formal notice to the government
that its steamers Olivette and Florida,
both of which are in port here, were at
the disposal of the government for use
as troopships. The Mascotte of the
same line will be turned over today. By
Friday the following fleet of vessels Is
expected to be in waiting at the wharfs
at Tampa for the reception of the Unit
ed States troops:
The Florida, the Olivette and the
Mascotte of the Plant line; the Alamo
and the Comal which is already an
chored in the stream here. of the NAL
lory line; the Aransas and possibly the
Lampasas of the Morgan line and the
Alleghany and Berkshire of the Mer-
chants and Miners line. These boats
have all been contracted for and have o
carrying capacity Of about 5000 troops.
IT is not believed, however. that the
actual embarkation will take place be-
fore Sunday. Much remains to he done
in the way of gathering ammunition
and supplies, and several days must
elapse before all is in readiness. 1t is
believed that the force will be made ur
| of 5000 infantry, 1000 cavalry and ten
batteries Of artillery, in all close to 5000
| men. Only one regiment of cavalry, the
| Ninth, is now in camp at Tampa, but
is believed, he brought down here to fl
out the quota.
The fortincations at Egmont and Mul.
let keys. commanding the south chan
mel of Tampa bay, on which work has
| been rapidly pushed, are now practical
| " complete and ready for the mounting
| of the guns. Most of these, 1t Is said
| will be of the inch caliber and such
others as are at hand. the urgency oi
the situation not permitting the delay
which would be unavoidable if heavy
| guns We're tn be mounted.
| Bids for the purchase of about $1,000.
| 900 worth of coal for use of the govern
ment were opened yesterday. No an
nouncement of the successful bidder
will he made pending report to Wash
ington. This coal will be brought int
Tampa as fast as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

the hands of the enemy. The losses are
numerous. notably Captain Cadarso, a
priest and nine other persons"
The town was greatly excited by the
serious news from the Philippines, and
there was an immense gathering in the
Gala de Savilia. The civil guards on
horseback were called out to preserve
order. and all precautions have been
taken.
There was much muttering, but moth.
ing more serious has occurred.
At o'clock this morning the city was
tranquil. although the mounted guards
were patrolling all the main streets. Al
the theaters. cafes and in front of the
newspaper offices last evening people
loudly lamented the unpreparedness OF
Manila to resist the American warships,
whose attack had long been expected,
The Madrid authorities are determined
vigorously to suppress all street demon
strations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
QUEEN REGENT lSlBRAVE.

says Her Spirit Can Never he Dannted ms
Long as She Can Rely on Spanish Patriot
Ism aud Courage.
London, Eng, May IA Madrid
dispatch to the Evening News says:
After the cabinet council, to-day,
Gen. Correa, the Minister for War, and
Admiral Barmeio. tho Minister OF
Marine, made a report to the Queen
Regent. The latter 1t appears, had
already heard OF the reverHe and Twas
aAame with patriotic enthusiasm.
Shs declared that while tine loss of 30
many sbipa was misfortune, there
was satisfaction in the reflection that
the Spaniards had covered themselves
with honor"
The Queen Regent is said to have
added my spirit can never be
dauntei SO long as can rely on the
patriotism and courage of the Span
iArds. -
The absence OF further details of the
Spanish defeat is supposed, according
to the Spanish officials to be 'due TO
the preoccupation of Captain General
Augusti in defending Manila"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Humansville, Mo-, May 3.-At Jerico,
in Cedar county. 20 miles from this
place, a tornado killed 1S persons out
right and fatally injured five or six
more. The Methodist church and sew
eral houses We're totally destroyed.
Twelve houses were blown over at Wal
nut Grove. 20 miles south of here, and
one woman fatally injured. waubleau,
village eight miles from here, in Hick-
Dry county, suffered seriously from the
same cyclone. Telephone wires are
ioWn in this section,