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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
THREE BAD MEN
Arrested by the Police With All
Kinds of Burglary Tools on Them.

William Harlan, alias Jas E. Burke.
aged % years; Charles Curran, aged 26
years, and Chas. McLain, alias MackIin.
aged % years, are under arrest at the
city Jail on the charge of burglary and
larceny.
They will be turned over to the state
authorities for trial.
Last night the restaurant of T. L.
Mcfarland, at 532 Kansas avenue was
entered through a skylight and some
thing over SO in small change stolen. An
attempt was made to enter the store of
George Sieber, at 120 East Sixth street
but the proprietor was aroused, and
frightened the burglars away. A short
time after that. there were men
w. Manspeaker & Co., at 7O4-706 Kan
sas avenue. They escaped from the
building and Patrolman Murphy gave
chase. But two men were to be seen.
BY the time the men were discovered
in Manspeaker's other officers had been
summoned. Patrolman Murphy ran
after the two men who had escaped
from the Manspeaker store and they
ran up the stairs of the building just
east of Nick Chiles' place. Sergeant
Donovan, Patrolmen Murphy, Pavey
Jenkins, Fieger and Heartburg followed
closely, and in a room, which Mrs.
men were hiding. They were taken to
police station and thoroughly searched.
They did not talk, and when questioned
answered very briefly. On their cloth
VOlvers, a four ounce box of pyrogallic
acid, two small bottles of chloroform,
about ten skeleton keys of all sizes and
for various locks, files, pincers and
small tools which might be used in
opening locks and money drawers. Mrs.
Clarke states that she rented the room
to. the men. They were strangers to
her.
In running out of the alley. one of the
men lost his hat, a black derby. furnish
ed by a Chicago dealer. Harlan after
his. This is a strong proof that the
men arrested are the ones who were in
the Manspeaker place. Z. L. Mcfarland,
proprietor of the restaurant, this morn
ing found a long rope lying on the roof,
which was used in letting some one
down into the room from above. En-
trance was made through the skylight.
The money drawer was robbed. Mr..
Mcfarland this morning identified the
three men as those who had freQuented
his place.
George Sieber did not get near enough
to the men to see them when they were
trying to enter his place. They were in
a coal house at the rear and were try
ing to open the rear door.
Nothing was missed from the Man
speaker place, as the burglars were I'M
doubteday discovered soon after they
entered.
The time of the arrest of Harlan, Cur
ran and McLain was $3.50 o'clock this
morning Sergeant Owen is conduct
ing the investigation, and he said to-
day:
I'VE have a strong case against these
fellows We have all their burglar tools
and their stuff. We may be able to con-
meet them with the assault on S. c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21

Mrs. w. R. Barrett, at 632 Clay street.
Mrs. D. o. McCray and daughter, Miss
Lena McCray will leave the first of
June for New York City to spend the
summer.
Great bargains in Millinery at Curtis
Sisters, 716 Kansas avenue.
Mrs. w. ]. Black has returned from
Chicago.
Miss Josie Spalding of Hiawatha is
visiting Mrs. J. H. WethereI.
Mr.. Julius Snattinger is spending a
few days with his sister in Atkinson.
Miss Buhre spent Tuesday in Kansas
City.
Mrs. E. H. Evans entertained a few
friends at an informal musical Wednes-
day evening. Those taking part were:
Miss Florence TOwnsley, Miss Cora E1v-
ans and Mr.. Roy Baker.
Mrs. Kate Lee Hubbard of Denver is
visiting her brother, NJ. I. Lee at 514
West street.
Mr.. B. B. Smith and family are going
to move next week to 309 West Fifth
street.
Great reduction in all Millinery at
Curtis Sisters, TIC Kansas avenue.
The Apollo club will give a reception
this evening at Mr.. Won Dahlen's
rooms from 8 until IL.
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Rigby on
their way from California to their home
IN Rockford, Ill Mrs. Faulkner was
formerly Miss Matte PeasIes
Mrs. B. ]. Dawson of Holton is visit
ing her nieces, Misses Olivia and Flor
ence Van Tassel
Mrs. G. L. Doncyson and family have
moved to their new home at SIS Topeka
avenue.
Mrs. NJ. Orban of Towanda. Kas., re-
turned to her home today after a two
weeks visit with Mrs. J. T. Porter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
INVASION BY IMMUNES.
Recruiting of Four Colored Regiments
Has Already Begun.

New York. May IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
The intention of the war department to
force the Cuban campaign was sufficient
ly indicated by the steps taken today for
the speedy mobilization and equipment OF
the immune regiments authorized by the
act of congress last week. This law
which empowers the president to organize
an additional volunteer force not exceed
munity from the diseases incidental to
tropical climates will be Immediately
put into effect by the formation of six
regiments of nearly 1000 men each, to be
from that section are to the effect that
these men are practically ready for mus
ter1ng in and are awaiting equipment
Nearly all of them have had military
training, and confidence is expressed that
they can be made ready for active service
within ten days. 1t is significant that If
immuneS are needed at all IN the CUBAN
campaign they are especially adapted FOR
service there in the immediate future ana
that IL the campaign was TO be abandoned
until fall there would be need to raise
The president today selected the COLO
nels of these immune regiments from
among the best officers of the regular
service and orders will be issused to them
organizat ton of their commands, report
ing for duty to the Fourth corps under
Major General Coppinger, at Mobile.
1t is expected that the four regiments
of irnmunes commanded by officers from
from the regular army will be recruited
wholly from the colored population, VINO,
it is believed, will be the least suscepu-
BILE to climatic influences Many colored
militia organiza lions in the south have al
ready rendered their services. and many
of them will doubtless be accepted. Up
to the present time only four colored COM
panies have been mustered into the vol
unteeF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
HOW OUR ARMY GROWS.
100000 Volunteers Have Been Mus
tered Into Service.

Washington, May 21.-One hundred and
three thousand volunteers have been mus
tered into the service of the United states
according to the reports which have reach
ed Adjutant General Corbin, and by the
end of next week the officials hope every
taken the oath and sworn allegiance to
protect the United States government IN
its war with Spain.
The mastering in of the regular army
branch with view to increasing It to Co.
900 men. the war strength authorized by
law continues satisfactorily in all d1re2-
tions. though reports of the officers en-
gagged in the work are not yet at hand 10
Indicate the precise number OF recruits
that have been secured
Arrangements are being made for tine
recruiting of the immune regiments in the
Gulf states. A circular prescribing the
mode of recruiting and the qualifications
requisite for enlistment will be prepared
and circulated freely in the south Owing
to the great rush of business the proba-
anything final can be done in this direc-
ton. Six colonies for these volunteer
regiments were nominated by the presi-
dent yesterday, and it would not be sur
prising If some of the remaining colonel
cies were given to coIored men who have
the appOinteeS to cOlonelcfes are detailed
for duty in the adjutant generals office OF
the war department. They are Messrs-
Sergeant and Petit
Major General Wesley Merritt, who IS
TO command the expedition to Manila, was
at the war department again today COM
pleting arrangements and receiving final
Instructions, prior to departure for San
Francisco. The general said that he ex-
pected to leave for the coast as soon as
here, but whether this would be today or
later he could not say.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
Mrs. Reed Entertains.

Mrs. c. B. Reed was the hostess at
delightful progressive high five party
Friday afternoon at her pretty home on
Fillmore street.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with lilies of the valley, ferns, carnations
and palms; one room which was entire
ly in red honeysuckle was especially
pretty.
The guest of honor was Mrs. Root Of
Kansas City. The hostess was assist
ed in entertaining by Mrs w. c. n.
Carney, Mrs. George F. Sharitt, Mrs.
A. H. Vance and Miss Sue Sharitt.
The invited guests were Mrs. L. W.
WillittS, Mrs. w. L. Bates, Mrs. George
P. Bates, Mrs. r. B. Kepley, Mrs. H. L.
Whiting, Mrs. A. B. Whiting. Mrs. w.
H. RICHTER. Mrs. a. L. Williams, Mrs
E. NJ. Sheldon, Mrs. E. L. Copeland.
Mrs. J. E. Frost, Mrs. Clarence Bow
man, Mrs. a. Marburg, Mrs. A B. Jet
more, Mrs. a. P. Jetmore, Mrs. c. w.
Jewell, Mrs. E. L. Hindman, Mrs. Frank
Manspeaker. Mrs VIM Macferran, Mrs
NJ. w: Macferran. Mrs. F: E. Nipps,
Mrs. A. b. Quinton, Mrs. G. F. Spen-
Ger. Mrs. H o. Garvey, Mrs. Charles
Guild, Mrs. D. NJ. Valentine, Mrs. A. L.
Roberts, Mrs. T. ]. Hankla, Mrs. J. R.
Hankla, Mrs. L. C. WATSON, Mrs. J.
Weiss, Mrs. A. A. Scott, Mrs NJ. w.
Manufacturing, Mrs. Geo. NJ. Chase,
Mrs. Henry Hull. Mrs. John Cleveland,
Mrs. Ralph Squires, Mrs. George Dick,
Mrs. Kirk White, Mrs. ]. NJ. Patton,
Mrs. J. s. Sproat. Mrs. J. w. White.
Mrs. George F. Sharitt, Mrs D. J.
Harding, Mrs. George NJ. Eagle, Mrs.
w. c. n. Garvey, Mrs. c. c. Baker,
Mrs H w Sharp of Denver, Mrs. Eva
Herman, Mrs. George P. Ashton, Mrs.
w. w. Webb, Mrs. S. G. Nichols, Mrs.
Lowry, Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mrs Ed
win Lange, Mrs. Ira Howe, Miss Geor-
giana WATSON, Miss Wallace, Miss En-
ma White and Miss Mamie Hopkins.
The prize, a beautiful basket compos-
ed of smilax and pansies was won by
Mrs. Nichols who cut with Mrs. Baker.
Mrs. Reed will entertain again in the
near future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
CONCILIATING CUBANS
Rumor That Spain Hopes to Induce
Surrender to Blanco.

London, May 21-A dispatch to the
Evening News from Madrid says the
Spanish ministers declare nothing is Of
ficially known of the result Of the nego-
tiations which have been going on with
the Cuban insurgents in order to induce
them to make common cause with the
Spaniards against the Americans, al
though some of the ministers claim to
believe the negotiations will succeed.
Continuing, the dispatch from Madrid
says that it is limited that the negotia-
lions between Senior Castillo, the Span
ish ambassador at PARASITE which much
Importance attaches are pending with
the Cuban representative at the French
capital 1t is maintained that the sub
mission of the insurgents to Captain
General BIanco would remove all pre-
text for American Intervention.
The general belief that there IS some
ground for the hopefulness existing, has
led to a recovery of prices on the Span
isl bourse All securities have risen,
Gold is now at $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
THEY STILL EDIT.
Four Kansas Newspapers are Direct
ed From the State Capitol.

Four Kansas editors, who still look
after the management of their respec-
tive papers, are identified with the
present administration. Frank Elliott,
executive clerk to Gov. Leedy, is editor
of the Troy Times and writes all matter
for the paper outside of the local items.
James Lewis, Gov. Leedy'S new private
secretary, is editor of the Kinsley
Graphic, and while the active manage
ment of the paper has passed to Mrs.
Lewis since her husbands appointment,
vet Mr. Lewis will take time each week
to furnish editorial matter for the pa
per A. E. McCOubrie, assistant super
intendent of insurance, edits the Olathe
Tribune.
Michael McKenna, commission clerk
in the office of the secretary of state,
is the editor and proprietor of the Pop
uIist paper at PlainVille, Rocks county,
and while he gives less time to his
newspaper interests than any of the
other state house editors, he looks af-
ter the nagement in a general way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
Notes and Personal Mention.

Mrs. c. ]. Seagraves is going to Ia
coma, Wash, the first of June to spend
the summer.
Call at Curtis Sisters, 716 Kansas
avenue, for bargains in all millinery
goods.
Miss Elizabeth Samson went to Kan
sas City Friday where she was called
by the illness of her sister.
Mrs. D. P. Paxton has gone to Oma-
ha, Neb., and Tarkio, Mo-, for a months
visit.
Special sale of trimmed and untrim-
med hats at Curtis Sisters, 716 Kan
SaS avenue.
Miss EsteI1e Martin and Miss Dodge
have returned from a visit with rela-
tiveS in Usage City.
Mrs Leonard, who has been visiting
her daughter Mrs. William WadsWorth
left the first of the week for Cape Ann.
Miss Belle Ross returned to her home
in Lawrence Friday afternoon after
spending several days with Mr.. and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
MR.. BOYLE WILL PUSH 1T.
He is Determined to Make the Most
of Screen Case Verdict.

Attorney General Boyle will next
week take steps to enforce the state
scrip laws throughout the mining dis
tricts of Kansas as a result of the de-
cisiOn handed down this week by the
appellate court of the eastern division,
southern department.
He will go to Pittsburg Monday and
confer with the county attorney of
Crawford county in regard to institut-
ing criminal proceedings against all OPP
orators in that county issuing scrip or
using screens, in violation of the scrip
and screen laws. From Crawford
county he will go to Cherokee county
and from there return to Usage county.
Mr.. Boyle stated today that he ex-
pected the case decided by the appel
late court this week to be appealed to
the supreme court of the state, and if
favorable to the state there, to the SUI
preme court of the United States In
the meantime, he says, the scrip and
screen laws will have to be complied
with by the Kansas operators to escape
criminal prosecution.
The violation of the laws is a INSIDE
meanor, punishable by Jail sentence
and fine.
Mr.. Boyle says he intends to put
stop to all issuance of scrip and the use
of screens by coal operators in this
state within the next ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
JAMES CHUMOS WINS.
Awarded First Place in the Declama-
ton Contest of Washburn Academy.

James Chumos won the annual decla-
nation contest of the Washburn acad-
envy last evening, held at WaShburn
college chapel. There were five contest
ants. The judges were T. H. Balm, A
B. Whiting and DR.. II W. Peers. Prof
D. L. McEachrOn presided Henry
Beerman played a violin solo, which
was appreciated, as was the piano solo
by Miss May Bowen and the vocal solos
by Carl Johnson and Miss Vida Wood.
James Chumos' defamation was en-
titled THE Present Crisis" Frank
Leech was awarded second place. His
subject was The Burning of Moscow"
The other contestants were Charles
Clarke, Charles Brown and G. L See
ley.
James Chumos was born in Sparta,
Laconia, Greece, 26 years ago today. He
came to Topeka eight years ago, where
he learned the English language, at
tending the public schools. He is now
in the academy at Washburn college.
He worked hard to correct his English
pronunciation in the defamation last
evening, and he was given first place
without hesitation, which he deserved.
None of the other contestants thought
he had any chance of winning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
SOCIETY NEWS.

Mrs. Rose Burns gave a delightful re-
ception Friday afternoon at her home
on Harrison street and in spite of the
threatening weather nearly two hun
dred ladies called.
The parlOr was decorated with snow
balls, potted plants and carnations
while the second parlor was specially
attractive with innumerable flags. The
dining room was in red and green. On
the table was exquisitely embroid-
cred rose lunch cloth with a vase of
scarlet carnations in the center. Re-
freshments were served by Mrs. Wiley.
Mrs. Blakesley received with the hos
tess and the following ladies assisted
through the rooms: Mrs. Edwin
knowles, Mrs. J. F. Daniels, Mrs. SilaS
Rain, Miss Jilson and Miss Kiblinger.
Punch was served in the bay window
by the following young ladies in pretty
light gowns: Miss Mabel Martin, Miss
Lena McCray, Miss Blakesley and Miss
Alena Church. Mr.. Lawrence's man
dolin club played in one of the side
rooms during the afternoon.
Mrs. Burns entertained the assisting
ladies and their husbands and men
friends at o'clock dinner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
An Informal Musicale.

Miss Mabel Baker entertained a num-
Der of her friends at a very pleasant
Pearlade Prescott played three beauti-
full violin solos, Mrs. c. ]. Smith sang
several selections. Miss Cora Evans
gave two instrumental solos and Mr..
Roy Baker sang.
After the program a Dutch lunch was
served.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. c.
J. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Criswell,
Miss Pearlade Prescott, Miss Gertrude
Devereux, Miss Cora Evans, Mr. The
odore Thomas, Mr.. Tom King and Mr..
Louie Smith
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
CHARTERS FILED.

A new bank has been organized at
Marion to take the place of the First
State bank which was taken in charge
by Commissioner BreidenthaI ten days
ago. The institution will be Known as
State Bank of Commerce, and the cap
ital stock is $40, 600. The directors are:
]. s Good. Isaac Good, and J. Z. Good
of Canada, Kan, and Eli Good and 10
siah of Marion 1t is unnecessary to
say that this is a good institution.
Other charters filed today are:
The lola Extract and Baking Powder
company of lola, capital stock, $25, 0OO
The officers are: A. p. Charles, presi-
dent; A. Bennett. vice president; S. A
Charles, treasurer, and F. S. Bennett,
secretary.
The Kansas Southern Cement Plaster
company. capital stock. $24. 900. Direc-
tors, H F. Bunkman, L. J. KieferIe and
GOttlieb Heller of Dillon, Kan; z. H
Bonesteel, Peabody, Kan, and F. w. H.
Kieferle, Lincolnville, Kan.
The Intestate Lodge, No. All, I. o. o.
F., of Rosedale, Kan. Amount of prop
erty, 500.
The Leland Cemetery association of
Leland, Graham county Amount Of
property, $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21

Guy Houghtel1in has returned from Gal
weston, Tex.
Mr.. Clay Morrow of Rochester is seri-
ously i'll at the hospital with appendicitis.
w. w. Crittenden will return from the
day
Rev. Mr.. McEIroy will preach tomorrow
morning at II o'clock in the Second Pres
byterian church.
Mr.. William Green is slowly recovering
from a severe attack of sciatica and is able
to be down to his store a part of each day.
There will be evening prayer with ser
of the. Good Shepherd. Sunday school
at half past 3
w. C. Brooks, the colored orator. of To
Marks chapel tomorrow evening. Every
body invited.
Mr.. Rose. formerly of North Topeka,
but who has been living in Colorado
Springs for several years, is in town call
ing on old friends.
Mrs Rolf and mother, Mrs. -Boner. went
to Kansas City vest erday. Mrs. Rolf will
return today, but Mrs. Boner VIII spend
some time there visiting another daugh-
ter.
Lukens Bros, North Topeka, have over
5000 square feet of floor space covered
with buggies. traps, surveys, road wagons
of the best grades at the lowest prices.
See their stock.
hold a sunrise prayer meeting tomorrow
at half past O'Clock in the Second Pres
will be the leader.
Mrs, A s. Curry. of 1407 Jackson street
baked pies today for company G of the
Twenty-second regiment Captain Par
ker detailed men from the company to
take them to the camp.
MI and Mrs. Paul Wright of Chicago,
who are en- route to their home from an
extended visit to Denver, arrived today
and will visit their uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. N. F. Conkle of Quincy street.
The industrial school which meets every
Saturday afternoon at half past two in
the reading room of the Congregational
church is well attended by children, little
and big, who are anxious to learn the use
Taught There classes in
plain sewing, paper flower making and
embroidery. Mrs. A. S Palmer is the
superintendent and is assisted by Mrs.
Adams, Mrs. Perdue Miss Annie Weir,
Miss Kearns and Miss Jessie Kearns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
Passenger Train Wouldn't Pay.

In answer to the petition of the mayor
and council of Lincoln Center Kas
asking for additional train service, the
Union Pacific has filed an answer with
the board of railroad commissioners
stating that the business along the line
from Salina to Oakley, via Lincoln Cen
ter, is not now sufficient to pay for an
other train. The answer goes on to
state that as soon as the business war
rants, an exclusive passenger train
will be operated on the branch. The
petition stated that the town had voted
$12, 1000 in bonds to help build the road
and that the only service furnished was
an accommodation train that never ran
on time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
Elaborate Celebration Will Take Place
at Tampa

Tampa, Fla, May 21-An English war
ship is expected to arrive in Tampa
harbor on May "a, the anniversary OF
queen Victoria's birthday, and the
event will be celebrated by a banquet
that will be notable for the number of
military and naval celebrities who will
be present. Every officer in the United
States service above the rank of cap
tain at present in Tampa, officers of the
naval vessels here and military at
taches of the different European gov
ernments who are here to follow the
fortunes of the army of invasion in
Cuba Will be among those invited 20 do
honor to Queen Victoria Four United
States regimental bands will furnish
the music
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
Syracuse Asks Better Rates.

According to a letter received at the
board of railroad commissioners today
from the mayor and council of the city
of Syracu Hamilton county, the rates
charged by the Santa Fe railroad COM
pary on coal represent from 300 to 400
per cent of the value of the fuel; on
shelled corn from IS to 40 per cent OF
the value; on lime and cement so per
cent of the value, and on lumber A per
cent of the value. 1t concludes with an
urgent request that the board invests
gate the conditions and take action for
the relief of the shippers. The board
has asked the Santa Fe company to
give its side Of the story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
UNJUST BANK TAX.
Commissioner Breidenthal Says the
Small Ones Should Paw Less.

Bank Commissioner Prudential to-
day wired Senator Harris the following
protest in reference to the provisions of
the new war revenue bill:
Hon. w. A. Harris, Washington, D. c.
'On behalf of $50 state and private
banks in Kansas having less than $780,
GOO capital, 1 protest against taxing
have so banks. with IS, 1000 capital; $1OO
tax on these is oppressive and unjust.
Our small banks will cheerfully pay
more than their just proportion, but
object to this injustice.
u. w. BREIDENTHAL,
Bank Commissioner
The war revenue bill provides that all
banks having a capital of $50, 900 or less
shall be taxed 500 year. 1t is now
under consideration by the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-21
GARCIA RELEASED.
Suspected Spy is Cleared - News
From Tampa

Tampa, May 21.-After a thorough inves-
tigation of the charges against young
Garcia son of a cigar manufacturer or
Tampa who was arrested yesterday on
suspicion of being a Spanish spy, General
Shafter ordered that he be honorably dis
charged.
Before many days have passed Tampa
will be one of the best defended cities on
the Gulf coast. The narrow channels to
the north and south of Egmont key VIII
be rendered impaSsa BILE to hostile ships by
the placing of a series Of submarine mines
The Egmont and Mullet keys fortihcations
are now ready for the mounting of the
heavy siege guns and mortars which have
been sent here for that purpose.