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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

to prices yesterday. Considering the ac-
ton of congress in adopting resolutions
clearly provocative of war, and the GER
tainty that they would be signed by the
president, the occasional decline of l per
cent which were recorded cannot be called
more than ordinary fluctuations Much
the throne at the opening of the cortes
today, and the next forty-eight hours
to demonstrate whether the hope of SPANS
capitulation is substantial or hollow It
would indeed seem that Europe had more
pic ayunish interest than the United States
had in preventing a clash OF arms between
this country and Spain Admitting al
these facts, however, prudent operators
and Investors will not entirely forget that
all the markets of the world are IN mod
ern times Intimately connected and large
ly dependent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Chicago Livestock Market.

Chicago, April 20.
HOGs-Receipts, 1900: left over, $500;
Market actiVe, averaging 21 &c higher
49, 7O0S.9 rough, So 7O93.75.
CATTLE-Receipts, 1O,500. Steady to Toe
higher. BeeveS, $4Q5.40; cows and heifers,
$225@4.6 Texas steers. SO. 7504. so; stock
ers and feeders, So. 70G4.75.
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000 Market strong.
Native sheep, s5:50q4.65; westerns, So. 800
400 lambs $4d5.55.
Official yesterday:
HOGS-Receipts, q, 121: shipments 9, 799
CATTLE Receipts, 11175; shipments, l.
202.
SHEEP Receipts, 1,4oO: shipments, los
Estimated receipts of hogs tomorrow,
q, 900.
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LOCAL MENTION.

Jackson's Military band has engaged
new rooms at 11S East Sixth street. To-
day they placed an order for new in
struments for all the men.
G.. Shumway of $50 Morris avenue re-
ported to the police last evening that
ms son, Wallace Shumway, had run
away from home. He asked that a
search be made for him. The city pa
tro men were notified to look for him,
and all the depots were watched. This
is not the boys first offrnse-
Mrs. L. NJ Merrell, member of the
board of managers of the State Home
for the F'riendless at Leavenworth, is
in the city soliciting contributions for
the institution,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
sAMPsoN'S FLAG SHIP.
Maydower Will Probably Be Used
During Cuban Blockade.

Key West, April 20.-The United
States torpedo destroyer Mayflower ar
rived here late last night and anchored
near the flagship New York. 1t is pos
sible that the Mayfower will be Captain
SIMPSONS flagship. He may use her
for this purpose if he finds the expected
blockade of Cuba necessitates making
continual and rapid rounds of the fleet.
as the Mayflower is better suited for
such work than the first class cruiser
New York. The rumors of the New
York going north and of the Dolphin
becoming the flagship are untrue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
JOINT CAMPAIGN.

Washington, April 2O.-The statement
is made on high authority that Tomas
Estrada Palma, the representative of
the Cuban republic in this country, in
company with one of the brigadiers of
Gomez army has been in consultation
with Gen. Miles today arranging for CO.
operation in the conduct of the cam
paign in Cuba against Spain. This is
taken as a virtual recognition of the
Cuban republic. 1t is stated that Palma
was summoned here for this conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

The funeral of Miss Madge Donohue
will be held tomorrow morning at nine
o'clock at the Church of the Assump-
ton. Miss Donohue was a member OF
the church choir and was a popular
Young lady
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
MISS FIFER ENGAGED.
Daughter of ''Private Joe" TO Be Mar
ried Early Next Month.

Bloomington, III. April 20.-Miss Flor
ence Fifer, only daughter of Joseph W.
Fffer, ex-governor, will become the
bride of Jacob A. Bohrer of this city on
May 3. The announcement of the mar
riage was made today. The event will
occur at the home of the bride on
Franklin square, this city.
Mr.. Bohrer is a prominent young law
yer and politician. He is chairman of
the Republican central committee OF
this county,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Judge W. G. Webb
Will be held at the residence, S27 GUM
cy street, on Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock. The family requests that no
ley will conduct the services. The pail
bearers viii be selected by the Topeka
Bar association at it's meeting this af-
ternoon. The G. A. R., Masons, I. O. O.
F. and other orders to which the de-
ceased belonged, will attend and take
part in the services. The burial will be
made in Topeka cemetery.
Mrs. Mary A. Stephens, wife of E. M.
Stephens, died this morning at the fam
lily residence, in Auburndale. She had
been i'll with dfopsy for several weeks
Deceased was 81 years of age. she
leaves a, husband and three children.
Miss Emma Anderson, aged 40 years,
died of consumption at her home, All
West Sixth street, Monday. The funer-
al services were conducted yesterday
by the Rev M. E. Harlan, the burial
being in Topeka cemetery.
A short funeral service over the re-
mains of Mrs. Prudence D. Brown,
mother of Mrs. H.Armstrong and Chan
ming j. Brown, was held this morning
at the residence of H Armstrong, 1909
Topeka avenue. DR.. J. D. Countermine
conducted the services. The remains
were taken to Blue Rapids where a
burial service was held in the Presby-
terrain church.
The funeral of Miss Madge Donohue
will be held tomorrow morning at nine
o'clock at the Church of the AsSump-
ton. Miss Donohue was a member of
the church choir and was a popular
young lady.
Robert Mitchell, aged 80 years, died
of kidney disease yesterday at his home,
II miles south of the city. He was an
old settler of Shawnee county and was
well known The funeral will be held at
the house Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock The burial will be made in
Foster cemetery.
Reuben Giles (colored) died of appen-
dicitis at ST. Joseph yesterday. The
remains were brought to Topeka today
and the funeral will be held tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
A SHREK FROM ALLEN.
Ancient Greenbacker Who is Afraid
of the Bond Issue.

Washington, April 2O.-The following
resolution was presented by Senator AL
len of Nebraska:
THAT in the opinion of the senate no
circumstance can arise in the relations
of the United States of America and the
Kingdom of Spain that will warrant the
increase of the interest bearing bonded
Indebtedness of this government or
that will in any manner interfere with
the reform. of the financial affairs of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
aseSS ggs - 3
NNN BE- ~vAY 81
COMMA BACILLUS.

In consumption beware of cough mix
lures and Prescriptions that contain
opium. Opium PARALLELS the nerves,
and gives the comma bacillus good
chance to destroy the lungs. 1t is
always fatal. Brazilian Balm does not
contain a trace of any opiate, but sti1nu-
lates the nerves with new life and power.
destroys the microbe, and restores all
that is left of the diseased lungs to q
sound and healthy state which no other
remedy has ever been known to accom-
Dlish.
Sold by druggists. A. ]. Arnold &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

Liverpool: Wheat lad higher:
Second Liverpool cable: Wheat $50
lower.
go cars: oats $50 cars.
New York: So long as Wall street re-
mains of the belief, or at least has the
hope. that hostilities with Spain vii! be
averted, at the Stock Exchange markets
will not be called upon to sustain Hqu!da-
ton of Importance. 1t was the absence
of long selling due to this belief or hope
that impaired such comparative hrmness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Grippe Cured.

ssLast winter I had a bad cold ard
severe cough. I was lame in every Joint
and muscle I was sick and felt as
though I was coming down with typhoid
fever. 1t was no doubt a bad case of
grippe. Mr.. E. P. Bulge gave me bot
tie of Brazilian Balm, saying he was
sure it would help me. The relief was
almost instantaneous 1t quickly
with all the pains and Soreness Out of
my system. I gave the balance of the
S0-cent bottle to Mrs. Bishop Wiley for
her daughter. It proved so beneficial
she says she never intends to be without
it. Edwin Fitz Jones. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
10000 PEOPLE
Bid Farewell to the gath Infantry at
Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake, Utah, April 2O.-Cheered on
by 10000 enthusiastic people, marching
through gaily decorated streets lined
with G. A. r. men, school children and
friends, the Twentyfourth infantry left
Salt Lake this morning at 1890 o'clock
for New Orleans, where they will arrive
Sunday.
Col. J. Ford Kent is in command of
the regiment, which consists of 80 Of
ficers and $40 men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
AFTER TWO STEAMERS.
Government Negotiating With the
Northern Steamship Company.

st. Paul, Mimi, April 20.-It is report
ed that the government is after the
steamers Northwest and NOrthland, of
the Northern Steamship company, which
operates between Duluth and Buffalo.
These two steamers are capable of max
ing q miles an hour, are steel built and
have been used exclusively for passen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
A SOP FOR TOPEKA.
Cy Leland Wants the 6. A r. Reun-
ion Held Here to Mollify Us.

Cy Leland left Tuesday night for
Wichita He says:
81 go to Wichita to help Tom Ander-
son and the other gentlemen from this
city, in their effort to secure the state
G. A. r. reunion for Topeka.
This is the best place in which to
hold the reunion, and since Topeka pro-
poses to repeat the magnificent Fall
Festival, think the reunion should be
held here
So it is plain to see that even the G.
A. r. reunion is to be used as part of
Cy Leland's plan of electing Tom An
derson state senator and eventually J.
r. Burton to the United States SEN
ate,
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New York Money Market.

New York, April 20.
MONEY-Money on call. nominally 21@G
per cent: prime mercantile paper, 51506
per cent; sterling exchange steady, with
actual business in bankers bills a 81. 831L
Posted rates, $4.S01@M4.S1 and $4.S464. S41a;
commercial bill, 81. 1904 1914.
SILVER-Silver certificates, 56G56% :;
bar silver, SIC: Mexican dollars. SIC
BONDS-Governmen bonds steady New
IS, registered, 1862; coupons. 11715: As 1O7;
coupon, 108: Is. %: IS, registered, 1O91b;
coupon, 11012; Pacific 6s of 49, 103.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
VOLUNTEERS BILL.

Washington, April 2O.-The house has
unanimously agreed to consider the VOL
unteer army bill and it is now being
considered in committee of the whole.
1t provides for raising 200 900 men.
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ger service. so that if secured by the
government it is thought they would
probably be used as troop ships.
President J. J. Hill of the Great
Northern Railway, who is also at the
head of the steamship company, is in
Europe, having reached Bremen today,
and cannot be seen to affirm or deny
the truth of this report.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

No-TO-Bac Tor Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81. All druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

We make a speciality of doing up col
ored shirts and waists and guarantee
ing colors. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Tug VigiIant Purchased.

San Francisco, Cal, April 2O.-The tug
Vigilant was added to the fleet of
Americas naval vessels. The purchase
price of $50, 900 was agreed upon and
the vessel was again taken to the naval
representa- tive at the Union Iron works
and formal transfer made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
POLO DEPARTS AT Up. M.
Spanish Minister and Suite Leave
Washington P rompt1y.

Washington, April 2O.-Assistant Sec
rotary Day has directed Minister Polo's
passports to be prepared and sent to
him at once. No instructions have
been sent to Minister WOodford, the
department not regarding Senior Polo's
letter as an answer to the ultimatum.
Minister Polo and staff will leave
Washington at D. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City, April 20
WHEAT-Hard. 1Q2c higher; soft slow.
No. hard sec: No. 2, 93d95c; No. 8, goa
SPEC; No. l red. CSC; No. 2. SIC: No. 8. 80
Q94c; No. 2 spring, 90D93c; No. 3, SSdS9c.
CORN-Steady, higher. No mixed,
2S1R@29c.
OATS-Slow, steady. No. white, 2s029c.
RYE-Firm. No. 2, 50d51c.
HAY-Prairie higher, choice, sZ.75;
choice timothy $3.50.
BUTTER-Steady to firm. Creamery,
14017c: dairy, 12615c.
ECxGS-Firm Fresh. &C.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

Josiah Bacon, conductor on the P. w.
& B. r. R., says. 81 had suffered with
catarrh for 80 years and regarded my
case as hopeless. One day I saw the
testimonial of Geo. H. Hearn in Braz-
ilian Balm circular. Hearn was the
engineer on my train and I knew his
case was desperate. talked with Hearn
and his cure gave me hope. I began
the use of the Balm at once. There was
not much change for the first two months
but then 1 began to improve and in six
months, to my inexpressible satisfaction,
I was entirely cured"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
LEAVING MADRID.

Madrid, April 20A:4O P. M.-The re-
naming ladies of the United States le-
cation leave Madrid tonight Minister
Woodford leaves Madrid when Wash
ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
American Surgeons in Session.

New Orleans, April 20-The American
Surgical association met here today, Pres.
ident PreWitt in the chair. DIR. JOSEPH
Holt delivered an address of welcome anc
several scientific papers were read. The
convention will continue for two days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
JUMPED ROPE 100 TIMES.
AS Result, an 16-Year-Old Ravenna
Young Lady is Dead.

Ravenna, April 20.-Miss Addie Ryan, IS
years old, died here last night She was
ill but As hours.
She jumped a rope 100 time without stop
ping, which caused her death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
GO THROUGH TOPEKA.

The United States cavalry from Fort
Logan, Colorado. will pass through To-
peka on the Santa Fe at $50 o'clock
this evening. The train is of 16 cars
and carries the horses and entire equip
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
LIKE A YELLOW DOG.
John L. Sullivan Says That's the Way
Spain Will Fight.

Burlington, VT, April 2O.-John L.
Sullivan is here with his troupe. He
says the battle, if there is any, with
Spain will be short, and that Spain will
give up like yellow dog.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
FATAL SANTAFE HOLD UP
Engineer Clifford Killed and
Passenger Injured in
California.

San Francisco, April 2O.-The Santa
Fe-Pacific westbound passenger train
was held up at ORC Grande, $50 miles
east of Nojave at 8 o'clock this morn
ing. Engineer Clifford was killed and a
passenger injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City. April 20.
CATTLE-Receipts, 1000. Best steady,
others slow. Texas steers, $3G4.40; Texas
cows, $3G410: native steers. So 6564.S0; ma
tive cows and heifers, $1.50d4. so: stockers
and feeders, 81 506s4. SO: bulls, 81 9564.
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000. Market steady.
Lambs, 81. 70d5.50; muttons, s3.40Gf4. 20.
20 Texas steers --...................111 "a 40
SAdS cows 4V0 4Iu
48 native steers .................14S9 4.S1
"a native cows and heifers L.. $50 40
81 stockerS and feeders 500 4.53
bulls NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 746 400
HOGS--Receipts, 10000. Market weak
Bulk of sales, So. 550375: heavieS, $500
$50: packers and mixed, 50 55@3. IS; lights.
$3.45q3-6o; workers, $355q3.60; pigs, $1,000
$50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
q. S. WILL RECOGNIZE CUBA.
Senator Foraker Says he Has Posi-
tive Information on This Point.

Washington, April Ex-senator For
aker said in a debate in the senate to-
day that he had positive information
that 1T is the intention of this govern
ment to recognize the representatives
of the Cuban government in this coun-
try.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

the United States on lines laid down in
the National Peoples Party platform of
July, 1885,
lection
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Sugar and Coffee,

New York April 20.
SUGAR-Raw firm: fair refining, 313c:
centrifugal So test, A Lice refined firm;
crushed, 5 1-16c; powdered, 5 7-16c; granu-
lated. 3-16c
COFFEE-Steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Don,t Tobacco spit and Smoke Your Life Away

To quit tobacco easily and forever. mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG. the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

Ladies' Shirt Waists Hundred so that
the colors will not fade, by Fearless
Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
The Cotton Market.

New York, April 20.
COTTON-Spot closed quiet at adj
vance of 3-16c. Middling uplands. 1-16c;
middling gulf, 6 11-16c. Sales $500 bales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Fort Scott and Return $3.s3

Via Santa Fe Route. tickets sold May
II to Is inclusive; final return limit May
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
FIRST WOMAN VOLUNTEER.
Miss Anna C1oyd Who Will Go to
the War as a Nurse.

eff there is war women will be need
ed to take care of the wounded and dy-
ing, and I think those who are willing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Had Catarrh SO Years.

Collars and cuffs Hundred to look like
new, by Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20
Peoria Furnishes Volunteers.

Peoria, I'LL, April 20.-The recruitin
of a battalion of four companies wa
begun in Peoria this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

Ranges of Prices on Stocks.
Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com
mission Co. Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks, 10 West Sixth Ave, Topeka,
New York, April 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-20

We can suit you-Peerless Steam
Laundry, 112 and ia West 8th st.
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Market Gossip.

Furnished by the w. a Michael Com
mission Co.. Brokers in Grain, Provision
and Stocks. 10 West Sixth Ave. Topeka
Kan.
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Ranges of Prices.

Furnished by the W. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stocks. ITO West Sixth Ave. Topeka
Kan.
Chicago, April 90
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We will do your laundry work on
short order withoutOut extra charge.
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-20
MAD AT THE BRITISH.
Spaniards at Manila Have Il Griey.
ance Against John Dull.

Spantards at Manila Have Il Griev.
ance Against John Hull.
London, May ii. - The Hongkong
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
''The Spaniards at Manila are incensed
against the British because it is be-
lieved that the Esmeralda piloted the
Americans into the bay. 1t is feared
that the Spanish soldiers. who are un-
paid, will attack the British factories.
The Spaniards have made up their
minds to hould out to the last. They
are in a position to give the Americans
q deal Of trouble. There are $4,000
Spanish soldiers in the garrison at
Manila and 100000 volunteers enrolled.
Scores Of coasting steamers are i'm
prisoned on the River Pasig, which is
blocked at the mouth by a sunken
schooner. For the following informa-
ton l am indebted to Mr.. Wildmar,.
the American consul here, who tells
me that, according to his dispatches a
flag of truce is flying over Manila and
the people are allowed to proceed free.
ly to and from the ships in the harbor.
The Americans are on duty night and
day. on the lookout for boats which.
endeavor to run the blockade with
food and supplies. The hospital is
supported by the Americans. The
Spaniards are Boosting that the battle
ship Pelayo is coming and will de-
molish the Americans in ten minutes"
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icceded like target practice. At 7:45 d.
m. Admiral Sampson signalled cease
firing. Retire was sounded on the
Iowa. and she headed for the shore.
The Terror was the last ship in the
line, and failing to see the signal,
banged away alone for half an hour,
the concert of shore guns roaring at
her and the water flying high around
her from the exploded shells. But she
possessed a charmed life and reluc-
family retired at S:15. AS at Matanzas
the unsatisfactory condition, the
smoke and the distance prevented any
important conclusions being drawn.
The town of San Juan must have suf-
fered. although protected by the hills,
as the high shots must have reached
it. No traces of the bombardment
were discoverable on the forts except
small fires which We're apparently ig-
nited before the feet left.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-05-20

The burning of the Aver building
and the terrible loss Of life occasioned
by 1T have resulted in the passage OF
an ordinance by the Chicago city coun-
Gil which provides for the equipment
OF all buildings Of four or more stories
with fire escapes, and limits the
height Of buildings to 100 feet. The
ordinance also makes it mandatory
upon all contractors to secure licenses,
and directs that the city shall refuse
permits for buildings above two sto-
ries unless planned by licensed arch
ttect or contractor.