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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
TWO CENTS.

the honors of prize winning. Miss Dun
calf, to use a common expression has
the men guessing too because she is a
noted battermaker and some of her adj
cry supplies secretly hope that she viii
win
These buttermaking contests will be
feature of great interest.
The creamery which is in operation at
all times, was put up by the Creamery
Package company of Kansas City, and
is in charge of c. A. Burton.
The west end of the hall is occupied
by G. E. Hill & Co, manufacturers of
creamery supplies and creamery pack
ages. This is also an elaborate display
in charge of G. H. Radius.
Adjoining this exhibit, and the first
which greets the visitors is the display
of an improved butter color, in charge
of a gentleman from EIgin, Ill.
On the left of this exhibit is that one
from Cedar Rapids, Ia, showing sep
aratorS, creamery supplies and a skim
milk pump invented. The head man Of
the company will arrive this afternoon
Next comes booth occupied by an
other Elgin, Ill, manufacturer of creanl-
cry supplies and dairy fixtures.
Otto Kuehne & Co, of Topeka. have
the first booth in the center of the hall.
advertising the products of Mr..
works. Here the biscuits for the free
lunch will be dispensed. w. n. Grote
has charge.
Another Kansas enterprise of import
ance, manufacturing company of En-
terprise, exhibits it's boiler for cream
cries.
Then a Vermont farm machine COM
pany occupies the boards.
A manufacturing company of Kansas
City and LeavenwOrth has an artistic
exhibit of boiler tubes, pipe, valves, fit
tings, betting, packing and other neces-
stiles in the line of machinery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
AIR FULL OF RUMoRs.
Most of Which Are Denied as Soon as
Given Currency.

Washington, Feb.21.-Inquiry at lead
ing foreign embassies and legations to-
day fails to confirm rumors that mem
bers of diplomatic corps have reached
the conclusion that a crisis in Spanish
affairs is near at hand and that several
of the foreign representatives have no
notified their governments that war is
inevitable. The rumors mentioned the
French and British embassies as having
advised their governments to this ef-
feet but it can be stated positively that
no such reports have been made from
these quarters.
For the other foreign establishments
it is said by those in a position to
speak intelligently that while the pro-
gress of events has undoubtedly been
communicated to the home govern
ments, there is no knowledge of any re-
ports being made that war is imminent.
Tt is pointed out that diplomats are
guarded in their official reports in max
ing conjectures on the future.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
WHAT THE SAILORS THINK.
Survivors of the Maine Absolutely
Certain It Was a Mine.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 21.-A special
70 the Times-UniOn and Citizen from
Key West says:
Sailors of the battIeship Maine, suf-
ter1ng from wounds in the Key West
hospital are smarting over the delay
OF the government in furnishing what
they term Spanish outrage.
In their minds there is no doubt as
to the cause of the explosion, and they
explain the delay in taking summary
action by saying the president
is morally certain that there
was no accident, and wishing
a feeling of security is using the short
time to make the necessary prepara-
tions to enforce his ultimatum. If no
action is taken, they say, not a man
among them will again pace the deck
of an American man-Of-war; but if
business is meant, it would take a
strong force to keep them from hurry
ing to the front, wounded though they
are, to take a hand in what they look
upon as a personal vengeance.
I'VE were warned not to go to Ha-
Vana," one said today, being told that
danger awaited us there. When we
got there, we were again told, and it
was current rumor that the harbor bot
tom was hOneycOmbed with mines. We
first chose our anchorage and rested
there for several hours, but the harbOr
master compelled US to weigh and pro-
ceed to a spot marked by buoy. We
were reviled on the streets of Havana,
sneered at until our blood boiled, and
found out for our own safety that it
was necessary for us to make our visits
to the city in force. No man dared to
go alone. There was no knowing what
would happen to him.
THE explosion itself is the best evil
dence that it was mine or torpedo.
There were two sharp and distinct re-
ports. The first was like a peal of
thunder close at hand-a sound as of
ripping parchment, quick report fol-
lowed by tremendous and awful roar,
and then darkness made more horrible
by the screams of dying men. The
Spanish warship was lying close at
hand and Moro castle was not a pistol
shot away Both have searchHghts,
but none was turned upon US to help
the work of rescue, and because of the
darkness many brave men who could
have been rescued, went down to Davy
Jones -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
PICTURES OF THE WRECK.
Photographs Which Reveal the Great
Force of the Explosion.

New York, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Herald from Key West, Feb. 10, says:
An officer of the mail steamer Arkan-
sas, from Havana, displayed four large
photographs taken from different points
of view each admirably showing the
wrecked battleship in all its hideous-
ness. The gnarled and twisted iron
beams, the heavy steel plates bent like
pieces of cardboard, together with the
chaotic condition of the massive turrets
and other heavy irOnwOrk made an i'm
pressiVe picture.
The forward part of the ship. where
the shock of the explosion has first lifted
the bow out of the water, then thrown
it back as if to break the vessel in two,
water a wrecked mass, was reproduced
by the photographs in all its horrors.
These photos fully confirm the descr1p-
ton of the explosion given by the sur
vivors who are now being cared for BY
the authorities in this city These pho
tos will prove of material assistance to
the board of inquiry during its inves-
cat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
WHAT MIR. NIssLEY EXPECTS
Prospects for the National Creamery
Convention Which Opens This
Week

Mr.. J. E. Nissley discussing the con-
vention said today: From the cores
pOndence that 1 have had during the
past week, 1 am led to believe that
there will be an immense gathering here
this week. of a very representative
class of people. A great many of these
people are coming to Kansas, in my
judgment, not alone on a junketing
trip, but to see what the great and
growing state is doing in a general
way, and probably more particularly in
the line of dairying.
In my connection with the national
association as secretary, I have come
in contact with people who seem to be
looking to Kansas and watching It's
growth and adoption to the creamery
industry with no small degree of inter
est and I believe that the benefit to be
derived from the coming convention, in
an indirect way, is doubtless under
valued by the most sanguine supporters
of the dairy business.
1--WE will have visitors from Maine.
New Hampshire, Vermont, and in fact
all through the east, while the majority
of the visiting delegation will be from
Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, South Dako-
ia and Nebraska.
THE present indications are that the
attendance will exceed my former esti-
mate of 1,200 and that we may have
from 150O to 1 800 with us during at
least part of the week.
Il am glad to see that the allied in
tereStS, such as manufactures of dairy
and creamery Appliances and machine
strenuous effort to give US an exhibit
that will be not only a credit to them
selves but as well to the convention.
There will be a competitive test in
the art of buttermaking that promises
to be quite interesting and exhibit
of butter made in the home factories of
about 500 different creameries through
out the United States Aside from all
this there will be lectures by ex-Gover-
nor Hoard of Wisconsin, who is proba-
bly, recognized as the father of the
dairy business in this country or espec-
tally throughout the west and north
There will be during several even
ings, concerts and informal receptions
by the citizens of Topeka for the dele
cations, interspersed with palatable
dairy lunches, and trust that the citi-
zens generally will show their appreci-
alton of this event by giving their
presence at least to one or two of these
entertainments.
aside from this, let me say Just a
word or two for the creamery industry
of Kansas. Two years ago there were
/ less than 200 creameries and slSimmiug
stations in the state, while today there
! are over 400, an increase of over 100 per
cent in two years. With this increase
there has been a marked Improvement
Continued on Fifth Page.)
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A Submarine Mine Did the
Work Seems to Be the
Most General COncIu-
sion Reached.

New York, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Herald from Key West says it is learn
ed from what may be considered a
semi-ofhcial source. that divers sent
down on behalf of the United States to
examine the wreck of the battleship
Maine, having made a preliminary re-
port of the result of their work
Incredible as it may seem, it is said
that after a partial examination of the
magazines of the Maine, the divers re-
port that the one in which the explosion
is supposed to have occurred. is in
tact.
According to the correspondents in
formant, the contents of this magazine
are unharmed. Therefore, if this re-
port be true, an entirely different as
pect is given to the terrific explosion
which brought death and destruction to
the Maine
This report, it is said caused the
members of the court of inquiry to de-
eide to proceed to Havana and begin
their investigation at once, instead of
organizing the court here. Upon arrival
in Havana, the court will make a per-
sonaI examination of the wreck, and
will then take testimony regarding the
loss of the vessel
New York, Feb. 21-A dispatch to
the Tribune from Havana says: The
Maine is actually in ribbons, but
enough of the vessel remains TO make
possible a determination of whether
the explosion came from without or
from within.
The officers of the Maine do not pub
4cly discuss the theory of a submarine
mine which may have been set off by
explosion, but it evidently has weight
with them. They are particularly anx-
1ous for points to be gathered from the
examination of the plates of the hull
1helr belief is that these will have to
establish whether the explosive force
came from without or not. The nature
OF the damage to the port side has not
been fully settled, but the weight of
opinion seems to be that the hole was
made by an external explosion
Capt. Sigsbee thinks that the inyes-
ugation to be made by him will be
completed in three days and the result
laid before the court of inquiry.
New York, Feb. -21-The Spanish
cruiser, Vizcaya, in command of Capt
E1uldle, came through the NarrOWS
sunday afternoon and anchored off
Tompkinsville, S. L. where she ds
closely guarded by navy yard tugs and
police patrol boats
Ine Vizcaya has been lying outside
of the bar since Friday night and va
unable to come into harbor, owing to
the dense fog and rainstorm which have
prevailed for over 4S hours
II was not until 2 O'Clock SUNDAY. af-
ternoon that the weather conditions
permitted the naval guards to proceed
down the bay About that hour word
was received at the navy yard that the
Spaniard was on her way over the bar.
ana the marines were Immediately or
1ered on board the Nina. Lieut. Aaron
Ward, representing Admiral Bunce lost
no time in boarding the commandant's
steam barge Undine, and the three
vessels left the navy yard at ten min
utes to three o'clock.
There was a nasty northeast wind
blowing at the time, which was accom-
panied by continuous downpour of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
PACIFIC COAST DEFENsEs.
Two Big Guns Reach the Mouth of
the Columbia

Portland, Ore, Feb. 21-Two coast
defense guns for Scarborough Head at
the mouth of the Columbia river on the
Washington shore, have arrived here,
completed, they will be put in position.
The guns are of ten inch bore and
weigh 10000 pounds each. They are
companion pieces of the guns recently
set up at Fort Stevens on the Oregon
shore, and with those that are to fol-
low, will make the fortificatiOns at the
mouth of the Columbia a formidable
bar to the passage of a hostile warship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
FINDING A WAY OUT.
Determination Evinced That Spain
Shall Not Be Held Responsible.

Chicago, Feb. 21.-The question of re-
sponsibility which might attach to the
government of Spain in case the Maine
explosion was due to a mine in the har-
Dor of Havana and was the work of a
fanatic or an accident, has become a
subject of discussion among lawyers
International law is a matter largely
of precedent, and a mine explosion in
fortified harbor in time of peace has no
precedent. All unite in saying that if
such an event was by design, it would
be cause for war. No less an authority
than Robert T. Lincoln, former minis
ter to England, is positive that in case
of accident or if the mine was explod-
ed by a Spanish fanatic, Spain would
not be burdened with any legal respon-
sibility.
Mr.. Lincoln said: In neither case
would the slightest liability attach to
Spain. Assuming a mine explosion by
a fanatic or by accident, that would be
the end of the affair. Giving interna-
tionaI law the widest latitude and
stretching precedents to their limit,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21

An exhibitor from Mason City, Ia,
has attractive display of creamery
machinery manufactured at Lake Mills,
Wis.
The Kansas Salt company is the first
on the right of the main entrance and
exhibits fine line of r. S. V. P. salt.
A. L. Baker is in charge.
Other salt exhibits are present; one
has the name which is formed in incan-
descent electric light globes over the
booth.
salt company of New York is in
charge of F. H. Pugh, of Omaha, man
ager of the company's western busi-
ness.
A number of exhibits are to be COM
pleted today and the hall will be in
readiness for tonights entertainment
and exhibitions of machinery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
BUTTER SHOW.
Are You Going to Get a Free
Creamery Lunch
With All the Buttermilk You
Want to Drink!
SHOW OPENS TONIGHT.
A Whole Creamery Running in
Full Blast
And No End of Churning and
Splashing Things.
Admission to the General Pub
lie Tonight l ) Cents.

The men whose greatest concern in
life is the manufa cture of good butter,
from a scientific and commercial stand
point, comprise the delegations which
are taking possession of Topeka for the
present week, which will be occupied by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
100000 APPROPRIATED.
The Senate Passes the House Joint
Resolution.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The senate has
passed the house joint resolution appro-
priating 5000, 600 for the recovery of the
Maine, and it will now go to the presi-
dent for approval.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21

police launches. manned by police and
marines, go on duty and stand by until
4 this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21

Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-21
Lee, Havana.


Have called attention navy depart
ment to your request for divers. Same
will be complied with. DAY
The department believes that the
scarcity of divers complained of by
Gen. Lee probably has already been
overcome by the arrival of the Bache
with a force of divers from the North
Atlantic squadron at Tortugas, and
with necessary apparatus.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25
Political Pointers.

Venice republicans are in the field early
with strong ticket which they intend to
elect: Supervisor, G. w. Shipman; clerk,
F. w. Lawcock; treasurer, Fred Miller;
highway commissioner, Willis Baker.
Hazelton republicans ought to win with
the following excellent ticket: Supervisor,
K. A. Bronson; clerk, Geo. Bullock; treas
urer. e. Perry; justice, s. d. Wilson; high.
way commissioner, Geo. Urch.
Called ,nia republicans as usual have an
excellent list of nominees. j. Y. Martin is
at the head for supervisor; clerk, Fred M.
Kay: treasurer, Daniel Munger; justice,
Cad Pelton; highway commissioner, j. F..
Bilhimer; member board of review, Eugene
Vanderkarr; school inspector, Fred j.
Eveleth.
The nomination of Alfred b. Crane fol
supervisor in the second ward means that
Supr. Baldwin will be given a lively fight
Mr.. Crane was not candidate for the
place, his name being placed upon the off
cial ballot by the ward committee without
his consent. The voters gave him 1O2 of the
1O4 votes cast, which is certainly flatter
ing endorsement of Mr.. Cranes ability and
worth. His acceptable service on the boarC
in past years entities him to consideration
at the hands of every voter and the united
support of the republicans.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

State Land Commissioner French has
completed the task Of sending to 10000
Michigan farmers circulars calling attention
10 the adaptabilty of the soil of this state to
the raising Of sugar beets, and urging that
attention be given this industry. A copy of
the Michigan sugar bounty law was also
sent to each person. The Michigan Sugar
company of Bay City gives notice of its in
tention to commence with the season of
1898, the manufacture of sugar from beets
grown in Michigan. The capacity of the
factory will be $50 tons of beets per day,
and the company intends to operate the
plant at least 100 days. The commissioner
Is further notified that this company expects
to produce at least IL per cent of sugar
| from the beets
Hugh Conklin, of Hazleton, called OH old
school mates in this city Tuesday.
The ladies of the Congregational Social
Union will give musical at the home OF
F. H. Gould on Tuesday evening next
The program is an excellent one.
Conner & Co.'s new brick addition is be.
ing rapidly built.
This months pay roll of the Grand Trunk
system will be the largest in the history OF
the road, on account of the large number Of
men required to handle the freight traffic.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

votes; Frank w. Smith o; w. II. Lingle 10.
The formal ballot stood: Ash 80, Smith
Z, LDgle 8, w. K. Hall l. Mr.. Ash was
declared the nominee, and accepted in a
brief manner Mr.. Lingle thanked those
who had supported him aud pledged his
support to Mr.. Ash.
There being no opposition to the renomi.
nation of Treasurer s. B. Pitts, upon mo-
ton the tellers were instructed to cast the
ballot for him for city treasurer and he was
declared unanimously nominated.
j. S. Thompson presented the name OF
DIR. Hume for school inspector, and there
ton by reclamation. This completed thu
ticket and the convention adjourned.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

Lansing Republican,: A large audience
greeted #. Swift at Pilgrim church last
night at the opening of the lecture course.
That the right kind of a prophet has honor
even in his own country was evidenced by
the hearty applause which greeted him as
he arose to give his inspiring and discrmin.
ating lecture on abraham Lincoln" The
simple and yet foreible presentation of the
rare qualities which Here embodied in the
life of this great American was much appre-
ciated, and the sympathetic revelation of his
character will not soon be forgotten.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25
"Abraham Lincoln. ("

The second number in the Popular En-
tertainment Course, given under the aus
pieces of the Congregational Sunday school,
will be the lecture by Rev. @. t. Sniff, the
popular pastor of Plymouth Congregational
church, Lansing. His subject is "Abra-
ham Lincoln" The lecture is highly inter-
esting and has been well received in other
cities. Do not fail TO hear 1t. Single adj
mission Is cents. At the Congregational
church, Friday, April LIST.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25
For $685..

We do not intend to make any
promises of an unusual character
for the new year. To use a homely
expression, "We are still doing
business at the old stand, and pro
pose this year to continue along
the lines followed in the past.
In our prescription department
we assure careful and prompt SER
vice.
In our sundry department we
carry almost every approved AID
for the convenience of the nurse OF
the comfort of the patient.
In patent medicines we carry al
most every remedy known.
We would be pleased to serve,ou
Will E. Collins 4 Co.,
DRUG MEN,
115 North Washington St.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

The strength Of the Pingree and anti. Pin.
gree forces in the house of representatives
was tested Wednesday, and stood 81 to S5
In favor of the governor. Representative
Shepard voted with the Plngree forces. The
senate is evidently antl-Pingree as shown
by vote yesterday standing II to IA.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

The fusion proposition which Chairman
Butler, Jones and Towne put forth in their
remarkable addresses to the people of the
country few weeks ago has been coldly
accepted by populists all over the country,
who see in it continuation of the policy of
wrecking the populist party in the interest
of few men who thus utilize 1t to gain as
sistance from the democrats and perpetuate
themselves i'm Office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25
Bucklen,s Arnica salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
fores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. II Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
returned. Price 25 cents. For sale by
Will K. Collins and j. s. Haggart
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

The Shlawassee friends of ex-Congress-
man w. s. Linton are highly pleased with
his appointment as postmaster for Saginaw.
The appointment was great surprise as it
was understood that Mr.. Linton was slated
for another place. The selection came as a
compromise, the fight being lively between
three candidates. THE TINES extends
hearty congratulations to Mr.. Linton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

Treasury Depart ment receipts during the
first fifteen days of the month were over SIS,
600, 900. The new revenue law seems like
ly TO meet the pledges of its trainers in pro-
ducing sufficient money to meet this current
expenses, while 1t is apparent to all that
there has been marked Improvement in
business conditions, especially in manufac-
turing districts. since its enactment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25
Best of All.

To cleanse the system in gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the Spring
time comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co
only, and for sale by all druggists, at 81
cents per bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

Renewed activity in railroad building is
reported, especially in the South, where it
is estimated that three thousand miles Of
new railroad will be built during the COM
ing year. More than forty million dollars
of bonds are said to have been hoated in
Europe for this purpose. and this amount,
coupled with the large sums being constant
ly invested and paid out in that section in
the new manufacturing enterprises estab-
llshed and put into operation, will add
greatly to its prosperity following the enact
ment of republican, Tariff legislation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25
owosso.

The republicans of Owosso township will
meet in caucus at the town hall on saturday
purpose OF placing in nomination, candidates
for township officers, and to transact such other
business as may properly come before the meet
ing l.. D BoWLEs,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-03-25

Wages In the lumber trade are advancing
as result of the Dingley tariff. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be general advance
in wages with the opening of the saving
season, and the outlook is certainly bright
In the matter OF increased employment.