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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
HALIFAX EXCITED.
Inquiry Into La Bourgogne Affair
Creates Much Interest.

Halifax, n. S, July S-Everybody
looks forward to the government in
quiry into the loss of La Bourgogne to
be held here on Thursday with profound
interest and suppressed excitement.
The wreck commissioner for Canada,
captain W. A. Smith, is in the city.
He viii conduct the inquiry. He is a
retired Allen line captain and sailed be-
tween New York and Liverpool for
years He expresses regret that La
BourgOgne survivors were hurried out
OF the city The proper place to hold
the inquiry was in Halifax and the
proper time before the survivors sep
arated- Captain Smith will fnduire
what the speed was at which La Bour-
So9he was travelling, what was the con-
ultlOn OF the boats, what discipline was
maintained, etc, and will report to the
canadian government, who viii trans
INIT the report to the board of trade of
Great Britain.
The unpublished statements of the en-
glneer and the assistant purser. who are
the only surviving officers, will be sub
mitted.
They are written in French and are in
possession Of the French consul. who
viii not give them out They are not
under oath and may not be admitted by
the court. The officers of the Cromar-
tyshire have been subpoenaed. An
EFFORT may be made to apprehend the
survivors at Boston.
Strange tales which amount to muir
der are in everybody's mouth and the
people are amazed that the witnesses
were allowed to leave the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
AUGUST WOULD QUIT.
Surrender of Manila Deferred
by Ministers at Madrid.

Chicago, July s.-A special cable to
the Chicago Record from it's cores
pondent, John T. NfcCutcheon, with Ad
miral Dewey's fleet, Manila Bay, July
4, (via Hong Kong, says:
The American troops under General
Anderson, which have reached the
Philippines, are now comfortably quar-
tered in the Spanish military barracks
at Cavite and are busy preparing for
active service against the Spanish. No
attack on Manila is proba bic before the
arrival of the second detachment of
troops under General Green, which is
expected soon. The present force of
soldiers and marines is considered in
Suhc1ent to protect life and property
in Manila in the event Of the capitula-
ton of that city. The soldiers, how
ever, are all eager to begin the fight.
Captain General August has desired
to surrender Manila for some time, and
for that reason the Spanish council
which is conducting the defense trans
ferred the military leadership from him
to the senior colonel of artillery.
The insurgents control the city water
works and have cut off the supply from
that source, but as this is the rainy
season and there is a cloudburst every
day, the Spaniards do not suffer from
lack of water. A more serious matter
for them at present is that the insurg-
ents have captured San Juan del Monte,
a few miles to the rear of the city,
which had been fitted up with old can
non and a supply of ammunition and
provisions to serve as the last strong
hold Of the Spanish government after
the forces should be driven out of Ma
Mia by the bOmbardment of the Amer
lean warships.
Governor Marina, whom Captain
Glass brought as a prisoner from Guam,
the seat of Spanish government in the
LadrOne islands, declines to accept pa
role from the Americans. preferring to
remain prisoner at Cavite rather than
run the risk of being shot in Manila
by his countrymen for surrendering
when menaced by the guns of the
Charleston.
Today the warships in the bay are
dressed with a brave display Of flags
in honor of the Fourth of July. The
troops hold a military review at Ca
vite.
continues good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
VICTORY FOR SMITH.
Meriden Druggist Not Held For
Prosecution.

Meriden, Kan, July Son June 20 Rob-
ert Smith, prominent druggist and mer-
chant Of Meriden., was arrested for vfo-
latiOn of the prOhibitOry law upon COM
plant charging six different sales and also
for maintaining a nuisance. On the COM
plant Justice Childs issued warrant
with a search and seizure clause added
to it, and Smith was arrested, and Con-
stable Taylor made a raid on Smith s
premises and secured several barrels of
beer and two barrels of whisky.
Smith attorneys made application to
Judge Myers in chambers in Valley Falls
for writ of habeas corpus, claiming the
proceedings to be illegal in that the war
rant was void and that a search and seiz-
ure clause could not be added to a war
rant unless the county attorney verified
the complaint.
Judge Myers sustained the position of
Smiths attorneys
The. case attracted an. unusual amount
of interest because of the prominence of
Mr. Smith, who is operating the largest
general merchandise store, in connection
with drug store, in the city of Meriden.
II. T. Phinny, county attorney of Jeffer-
son county; G. w. McCammon of Valley
Falls and Thos. H. Balm of Topeka repre-
scented the state, and Gephart & Scha effer
Of Oskaloosa represented Mr.: Smith.
After Judge Myers held the warrant
void Justice Childs ordered Consta BILE
Taylor to return the seized goods to Mr.
Smith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
The Pleasant Hour Club.

A fOurishing literary club, of which
little is known, is The Pleasant Hour
club The members are confined to
the ladies living in the block between
HuntoOn and Thirteenth streets.
They meet Thursday afternoons; the
places of meeting are decided by be-
ginning with the first letter in the al
phabet and taking them in order and
they begin at the last letter of the al
phabet to decide who shall furnish
readings for the afternoon. They en-
terrain the gentlemen once a month.
Monday evening the members of the
club and their husbands enjoyed a pic
mic supper at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Adams. The club co1ors are
green and white and the ladies wore to
correspond; they made souvenir neck
ties to match their gowns; these they
placed in envelopes and passed to the
gentlemen and in this way partners
We're found for supper.
The remainder of the evening was
spent in music and sending off fire.
works.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
FINDS HIMSELF DEAD.
Bob Semple Is Recorded as Dying in
Libbey Prison

Bob Semple chief clerk in the office Of
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal, and the
best known Populist in the state, made
the discovery recently that he was Off
ciaIIy dead. This is according to the rec
ords in the United States war depart
ment.
SempIe has never been able to secure a
pension because his record as a warrior
has been apparently shrouded in mystery,
ana the other day he decided to invest e4+g-
written the war department he found that
Bob Semple,' according to the RECORDS
died in Libbey prison before the end OF
the civil war.
In reality Semple was released from LIB
hey prison on parole and sent to the pa
role camp at Alexandria, a short distance
from Washington. There is, however, no
record of this in the department. at wash
ingtOn. as officially he ceased existing
over 80 years ago.
The most annoying thing about the mat
ter to Semple is the fact that the war de-
partrnent now refuses to recognize him as
the man who was mustered into the Union
army under that name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
THE MILLS=ADAMS co.
PREVENT MONOPOLIES.
Penalty for Increasing Food Prices at
Manila is $1,000.

Hong Kong, July S.-A dispatch from
Manila, under date Of July 4, says that
Admiral Dewey will remain inactive
until General Merritt arrives.
The rebels are practically doing Moth
ing, but the Spaniards are strengthen
ing their position, destroying nuts and
woods and constructing entertainments.
The authorities have enacted a pen
atty of $1,000 against anybody who shall
raise the prices of provisions. The
Spaniards assert that, despite the loss
of the waterwOrks there will be no
famine during the rainy season. They
are confident that an ample force from
Cadtz will arrive soon and annihiiate
the Americans, and they still hope to
conciliate the natives. In the mean
time they declare that they will endure
patiently whatever comes and resist to
the uttermOst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimba1l Pig. Co.. before IL
o'clock in the morning.
Bread, lbs. SC. Gem Bakery.
Pork steak lbs 15c. Dell Parker's.
Charles Hoyt went to Kansas City
yesterday.
Arthur Small has recovered from his
recent attack of fever.
The interior of the Second Presbyter-
ian church is undergoing some repairs.
Miss Eda Putnam came back yester-
day from her visit to Kansas City rel
atives.
Charles Morse come in from the east
last evening and is visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Morse.
Willie Freeman left this morning for
Fairview where he will spend the sum-
mer visiting his grandmother.
Mr.. A. II. Vance who has been the
guest of J. H. Skinner, the nurseryman,
left yesterday for his home in Troy, o.
Mrs. Halford who has been visiting
Mrs. A. T. Ely for the past week will
return to her home in Wichita tomOr-
row.
Fred Joseph went to the country yes
terday and will visit the family of Mr..
GOOdnOe, five miles northwest of FL
mont.
Mrs. Sarah Seymour of Hillsboro, Ill,
is the guest of her brother-in-law Mr..
T. F. Seymour and family of 309 West
Gordon street.
Miss Margaret Sherman of Chicago is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Margaret
Hanley of Topeka avenue. She will
probably remain all summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. McMasters and
Miss Lou Dell McMasters spent yester-
day visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Cas- Matth-
ewS who are camping seven miles up
the river on part of the Section
farm. Mr.. McMasters reports the fish
plentiful and the mosquitoes few.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Whisky Men at War.

Cincinnati, O., July 81. B. Greenup
of the STANDARD Distilling company,
having asked the distributors of Chi
cagO, St. Louis and Cincinnati. and
others to meet him in New York. a
meeting was held here today, declining
his proposition
The distributors are still b1vine at
$1.25 and selling at S1.23 and decided to
secure their own distilleries, either bv
purchase or by building unless an ar
rangement was speedily made by the
new combines.
Greenup was invited to meet the dis
tributors here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
MONSTER DEED.
$2,5oo,OoO Instrument Escapes the
War Revenue Stamp.

Atchison, July s.-A deed was filed in
the register of deeds office in Atchison
dated June q, 1898. If it had been made
after the first of July 1t would have re-
ouired 81, 500 in revenue stamps. The deed
is from Simon Borg of New York and
Gilmer Clapp of Boston, and conveys to
the Central Branch Union Pacific Railway
company the 100 miles of the Central
Branch road from Atchison to Watervine.
The consideration is $4,000 shares of 800
each of full paid worcestershire per cent
gold bonds-$2. 500 900. 4.he decree of the
sale of this division of the road was made
through H. P. Dillon, master in chancery,
al Topeka, in the case wherein Samuel
Carr and Cakes A. Ames were plaintiffs
and the Central Branch company was de-
n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
GOING TO HAWAII.
Philadelphia Being Loaded With
Supplies and Coal

Mare Island Navy Yard. Cal, July g.
instructions have been received at
Mare Island to get the cruiser PhlIa-
deIpl1ia ready for sea Immediately. Her
supplies are now being assembled with
greatest dispatch. She will go into COM
mission on Tuesday next, according to
the latest reports, and Will probably
get under way for sea within a week
later.
The Bennington has about all her
coal on board from the collier Swan
hilda. orders received today are re-
Dorted to contain instructions to her
commander to leave tomorrow
Either the Philadelphia or the Ben
nington win convey the official news Of
the action of congress on the Hawaiian
annexa+ion and formally raise the flag
in the name of the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
COMPANY DISGRACED.
CalifOrnians Refuse to Accept
Governors Officers Strip
ped of Uniforms.

Oakland, Cal. July S.-A sensation
was caused in Camp Barrett by the re-
fusal of Company NJ, of Woodland
Eighth regiment of California volun-
teers to accept the officers appointed by
Governor Budd. Only seven men con
scented to be mustered into the service
Of the United States. The governor at
once ordered that the men be deprived
OF their uniforms and sent back home
IN disgrace and the name of the com
pany erased from the rolls of the ma
tional guard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
AN EVIL SPECTACLE.
Winston Churchill so Characterizes
Spain-Praises Americans.

London. July S.-The Hon. Winston
Churchill, son of the late Lord Ran
dolph Churchill, speaking at Leicester
this evening, said that Spain, as a col
Onizing power, was an evil spectacle,
though the world must acknowledge
Spanish courage"
America, he declared, was performing
beneficial surgical operation. The
logical outcome of the war was Ameri-
can annexation of Cuba. This, he be-
Heved, would be better for Spain and
the world at large than the formation
of another "hrebrand republic"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
An Informal Party.

Miss Emma Isaacs entertained a
number of her friends very pleasantly
at cards Friday evening. The rooms
were prettily decorated with flags and
red, white and blue draperies.
Those present were Mrs. Jessie Cos
sett, Miss MoIlie Goodwin, Miss Crisa
futile, Miss Suza futile, Miss Jessie
RansdaH. Miss Mayme Worral, Mr..
Tom Whitmer, Mr.. Andrew Bunten,
Mr.. Morris Stevenson, Mr.. George
WEIGH, Mr.. Fred Frank of Manhattan,
Mr.. George Jarvis of Minneapolis, MINI,
Prof. Worral and Mr.. Fred A D. Mars
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
SOLICITOR ARRESTED.
Representative of Colored Paper Must
Not FIirt in Atchison.

Atchison, July S.-Ophelia Simpson, a
girl with an almost indisttngu isha PIE
Streak of color in her veins, was arrested
by Orrin McAferty and locked up on
charge of street walking. She was hned
so in police court this morning
The girl says her home is in Kansas
City, where her mother resides. She was
bookkeeper for the American Citizen, and
declares she was never arrested before
in her life and that she is INNOCENT OF
the charge placed against her. she was
here on a visit, but it is evident her as
sociati We're not of a very high, ORDER
noon Chief Seip says that every street
walker will be arrested promptly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Changes at City Jail

City Marshal Strauss has decided that
the arrangements at the city jail office
are not what they should be He will
a new box built to the south wall near
the jailer's desk. A door will be cut in
the partition wall Immediately in front
second room from the front room Pris-
through this doorway. The interior of
the jail Office will be painted and things
put to rights. There is some talk OF pur-
chasing a new team for the patrol wagon.
Both horses are old and unfit for active
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
SOCIAL and PERSONAL.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items Of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Gan communications to this department
must give the full name and address Of
the writer. Anonymous personals and
descriptions of social affairs Will not be
publlshed.l
An enjoyable affair which took place
on Monday evening was a picnic sup
per, with fireworks and music after
wards at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A Troutman in POtwin.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Washburn. Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Gordon,
Mr.. and Mrs. William TrOutman, Mr..
and Mrs. c. F. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Z. Mcleod. Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Skin
ner, Mr. and Mrs. H. z. OverhoIt, Mr..
and Mrs. H. o. Garvey, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
l. Nesbaum and Mrs. Jane StormOnt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Tabler,s Buckeye pile Ointment gives
instant relief 1t al1ays Inflammation
and heals. 1t is prompt in its action
and positive in its effect 1t is the
the kind that cures without pains or
discomfort. 1t is for piles only. SOC.
Tubes, 75c. Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan
sas avenue, and Miller's Pharmacy. cor
ner Sixth and Topeka avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
No Jointists Need Apply.

Pink PursIey and NeIs Robinson, two
coIored men who passed the physical ex-
animation for volunteers of the state re-
cruiting officers. have been refused by the
United states army recruiting officers on
the ground that both men are jointists.
Robinson was released from the city jail
and Pursley from the county jail. where
they were serving out sentences for liquor
selling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
LAWYER AND GOSPEL.
The Subject to Be Handled by DR..
Countermine Sunday Evening.

Counterm1ne Sunday Evening. Z
DR.. Countermine. pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, has sent the fol-
lowing letter to some twenty lawyers
in Topeka and elsewhere:
Dear Friend: I am to preach Sab
bath evening on 1.-THE Lawyer and the
Gospel" and that I may have a. cor
rect understanding of the religious
status of the lawyer will you please
answer the following questions: First
Are you a protesting Christian? Sec
ond-If not, will you please give me
your reasons for not being? Your name
and personal identity will be kept a
confidential secret. 1 only want to
colIate and use the reasons. Trgsting
you will be able to send me an early
reply I am most cordially yours,
Some seventeen answers have already
been received Some of them will be
read Sabbath evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Coyle Called to New York.

Oakland. Cal, July S.-The Rev. Rob
ert F. Coyle, pastor of the First Pres by
terrain church and one of the most elo-
Quent pulpit orators in this country,
nue Presbyterian church of New York
city, one of the most prominent eccles-
iastica1 institutions of the United
States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
MURDERER SHOT.
Slayer of Four Kentuckians Killed bv
the Sheriff

taw, Of Washington county. who shot
four persons at a tent meeting in Mer-
Ger county. Sunday night. was today
shot and killed instantly by Sheriff
George Coulter, of DanviIle
Two of Votaw's victims are dead
and the other two. who are women, are
dying.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
TO GOVERN HAWAII.
Commissioners Will Be Appointed
After Congress Adjourns.

Washington, July S.-The Hawaiian
commissioners who are to constitute
the government of those islands will
not be appointed until after adjourn
ment of congress. The deferment of
announcement of choice is due to a
pressure of other duties on the presi-
dent. Recess appointees can proceed
Immediately to the execution Of govern
mental functions though open to con-
hrmatiOn when congress cOnvenes.
The appointment of the members of
the International Canadian commission
to settle all disputes between Canada
and the United States and the non
partisan industrial commission, to in
veStiSate the entire subject OF imrni-
ness, also have been deferred till later
and will be made as recess appoint
ments subject likewise to confirmation
at the next session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
ROBBED A WIDOW.
Herington Thief Steals Chickens and
Calves.

Abilene. TuIv s-Zach DIX Of Herington,
VIII, was recently released from jail after
serving q term for chicken stealing, IS
said to have resumed his old tricks, and
several calves that were taken from a
gave them up and said he got them by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
LARGE Hospital Tent

Cincinnati,J July 8-The Chesapeake &,
Ohio railway today brought a. hospital
tent from the south with 80 patients
and attendants for the hospital at Fort
Thomas, Ky-,and another hospital train
viii arrive tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Rome, July 8.-The Polito Romano
says the italian government has or
dered the third class cruisers Piemento
islands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Admiral nEiller,g special Mission.

San Francisco, July 8.-Rear Admiral
Miller today received information from
Washington that he is soon to be sent
to Honolulu on a special mission, prob
ably in connection with the annexation
of the islands. He will receive his in
structfons early next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Summer Tourist Tickets

to Colorado and return for S24.00, on
sale daily to September Is, by Santa
Fe ROute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Single or double; speedy horses, fine
lockers; by the hour or day, at Wat
sons livery barn. Seventh and Van
Buren,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
Colorado and Return S24.

Summer tourist tickets to Pueblo
Colorado Springs, and Denver and re-
turn, on sale daily to and including
September Is, 1898, at Santa Fe depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Colorado and return for S24oO from
June 1st to Oct. S1st. via Santa F'e
Route
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Not how cheap but how good is tbs
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry. III ard La West Sth>
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Electric fans to keep you cool are new
and timely features of Santa Fe Route
dining cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Fast train leaving Topeka 4:55 a. m
via Santa Fe Route, arrives in Omaha
at noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08

Horses and buggies get best care at
,Watson'ss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
III Gordon Dye" II
No One Else In Topeka Does.
ChiIdren's Hosiery.

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si %3 a: ::ssi:ss ss. gf s4 15C pr
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No. 195O-Misses' one
& 81: s':s = s3='i B @F 25C pr
:3 5 s SSg 2Ss4 sj B=s; 25C pr
~@ ss as Be,.7 .s ss'3 s9 on: Soc pr
and toe double knee heel 8 pr $500
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-08
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co., before IL
o'clock in the morning.