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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
EDITOR JOSEPH W. MURRAY
And How He Got Into the Abilene
Company

Joseph w Murray of the Abilene
company used to publish the Dillon Re-
publican and not very long ago at that.
Last week Joe went to Abilene where
the company was being recruited. He
went with the intention of seeing how
it was done so as to tell his subscribers.
While watching the long line of men
file in, be examined and file out, he be-
came imbued with the patriotic spirit
of his fathers who fought in the other
wars and he could hold himself no long
err He went in, was examined, passed
and was told to report for duty
Monday He went back to Dillon and
in the chair where he had written death
notices as well as birth notices he wrote
his farewell to his subscribers. He ex-
planned to them that he was in duty
bound to go and fight and with an au
revoir he buckled his weapons of
war. pasted sign on the front door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
A MILD HINT
Is Thrown Out by the Westminster
Gazette.

London, May 4.-The Westminster
Gazette, this afternoon discussing the
Philippine question. quotes the assump-
ton Of American newspapers that the
United States can do precisely what she
chooses with Manila or the Philippine
islandS-return them, keep them, sell
them or barter them,'' implying that
America has only to speak and one
will venture to dispute her right to dis
pose of her lawful prize as she chooses.
The Westminster Gazette says that it
much fears that this view will entail
disagreeable surprises" adding: I'm
entering European politics, the United
States will probably discover that these
Simple ideas of doing what you will with
your own have become obsolete. The
first symptoms are likely to be marked
by an increase of the anti-American
pressure, which, if Great Britain could
be counted to join it would speedily
lead to intervention in behalf of Spain.
After pointing out the futility of eX-
pecting Great Britain to join in such a
movement and the probability of at
tempts upon the part of the continental
powers at the close of the war to pre-
vent the United States from holding the
Philippine islands, the Westminster
Gazette says:
1.-The natural tendency of all this is
to bring the United States and Great
Britain together and we hope it will be
fostered by statesmen and by a revival
of the arbitration treaty at the first OPP
pOrtunity.'"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
gone to whip Spain," and left for Abb
lene to WELD a musket instead of q pen.
MUST BRING BLANKETS.
Boys at the Camp Grounds are Suffer
ing From Gold.


In the orders and instructions issued
to the newly recruited companies is one
section that has not been carried out
That is that they shall bring their own
blankets. The troops will be given ar
my blankets as soon as they are sent
by the government but until then the
individuals must furnish their own.
Many men have come without bringing
blankets and they have had to cover
themselves with tent flies and tents.
Yesterday Secretary Ed Little tele-
graphed to Gen. Alger, secretary of
war, for permission for the Kansas vol
unteers to be issued blankets from Fort
Leavenworth. No answer has been re-
ceived.
The men have been supplied with
plenty of hay and tent covers to use in
covering themselves and with fires in
the tents they have not suffered greatly
but others coming into camp should
supply themselves with blankets as the
supply on hand at the state house gave
out several days ago.
Gen. McCrum said yesterday: 1--WE
are given orders that a certain number
of companies will arrive. We prepare
for those companies. When twice
or three times that number come 1t is
hard with the force of men we have to
provide for them Immediately. So far
every man has been supplied with
plenty of straw, and with overcoats or
tents to cover them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
TO TAKE IN JOHNNY REBs.
G. A. r. Takes Steps to Admit All
Who Have Served Under a
U S. Flag

Amsterdam, N. Y, May A. H.
Terry Post No. 400 has adopted unani-
mously a resolution to amend the con-
stitution of the G. A. r. so as to make
eligible to membership all who have
served under the flag of the United
States in any war. Confederate veter-
ans who have since served the United
States in war may become members.
The present constitution provides that
only veterans of the rebellion may be-
come members of the G. A. r.
J. S. Maxwell, of the council of adj
ministratiOn of the state department,
introduced the resolution and will bring
it before the coming state and national
encampmentS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
BACKS DEWEY.
Leader of the Insurgents in the
Philippines
Will Place Himself Under the
COmmOdOre's Orders
TO LEADLAND FORCES
Will Have 10000 Men Under
His Command.
Arrangement is Made With
American Consul.
InSurgent General Promises to
TO LEAD LAND FORCES
Will Have 10000 Men Under
His Command.
InSurgent General Promises to
Be Good.

New York, May 4.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the World says: Chief
Aguinaldo has arrived and has had a
conference with Consul Wildman.
He has agreed to submit to Commo-
dore Dewey's orders and he will con-
duct the land forces, and with the 10000
so-called insurgents, effectively back up
Dewey when he gains control of Mani
la. He has promised to act in a. hui
name way.
Yokohama, May 4.-The situation Gre
ated by the defeat of the Spanish fleet
at Manila is regarded as being deeply
interesting to Japan, as it is taken for
granted that it presages the downfall
of the Spanish power in the east and
the freedom of the Philippine islands.
London, May 4.-Inquiries at the Of
flee of the Eastern Telegraph company
show that at noon Gondon time) the
Hong Kong Manila cable was still in
terrapted.
The reported surrender of Manila,
while it is probably true, is yet only
conjecture.
The principal Manila merchants in
London, who have been interviewed on
the subject, agree that their latest let
tiers show that the Philippine islands
will be pleased to have the revolt end
ed and will view with equanimity
Americas future action there. They all
gladly hail the end of a condition of
things which the merchants say is quite
as bad as in Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
NORTH TOPEKA.
Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig Co.. before In
o'clock in the morning.

Bread. 2 lbs cts. Gem bakery
Ellis Kempton was in from Granville
yesterday.
Wall Paper, 300 patterns to select
from. cents per roll up.
Cromwell & letters.
Wash Densford spent Sunday and Mon
day in Whiting visiting his mother.
the Parkhurst-DaviS Mercantile company.
Rev. ]. w. Mitchell, pastor of the Meth
odist church at Wamego, was visiting in
town yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Jones went to Rich
land this morning, where they were called
by the death of Mrs. Jones mother.
Up to date Picture Framing. Latest
styles of Moulding.
Cromwell & LETTERS.
Miss Annie Nystrom of 1919 Jackson
street has issued a home cards for Thurs
day evening in honor of Miss Hanson, who
is her guest.
Miss Lizzie Wilson left yesterday for
her home in Boone, Ia, after six weeks
visit to her aunt, Mrs. A w. Parks of
Mrs. James Campbell and children, Fred
and Joe, left yesterday AFTERNOON for
Worthington, Ind, where they will spend
the summer visiting relatives.
Miss Nellie Baker, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. w. c. Steele, for
the past six months. returned today to
her home in Arlington Springs, Kan.
The Christian Endeavor societies Of the
North side churches will hold a sunrise
prayer meeting Sunday morning at half
past o'clock in the Congregational
church. These meetings will be held
every Sunday morning at this hour until
the Christian Endeavor convention.
Mr.. Oscar Bischoff is making extensive
improvements to his residence property a
pa West Gordon street Several new rooms
dow placed in the sitting room. The par
lors will be connected by double doors.
Mhep sImRee TED Nth with d the 4retbty LAW
ATTEST homes in North Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
LOCAL MENTION.

Rev. NJ. E. Harlan will make an ad-
dress at the State Sunday school con-
vention at Abilene.
The funeral of Mrs. James Kerr will
take place Thursday morning at ten
O'Clock from the family residence, 1912
Arch street.
The First Christian church of this
city issues a church paper called the
Christian Courier" of which the edi-
tor is Rev. NJ. E. Harlan, pastor of the
church.
A Topeka girl has trimmed a sailor
hat with a large Manila rope wound
around for a band and frayed at the
ends. 1t makes a pleasing effect and
is appropriate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
ONLY GUSH-SO FAR.

While there is considerable jubilation
over the presence of the volunteers in the
city and grand ideas prevail about how
they will participate in the Dewey cele-
bration it might be just as we'll for some
body to take out a dOughnut or cigar for
the boys. They have been here three
days in the rain and scarcely any citizen
has visited the camp and done a thing to
make the young fellows more comfortable.
A little less gush and a little more real
work of welcome would be appreciated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
The Hazen-Isenhart Quarrel Now
Before Judge Thompson.

Judge William Thompson of Burling-
anne has appointed NJ. 7. Campbell re
ceiver of the business firm of Hazen d
Isenhart. The appointment of recelV-
er is due to a difference between Judge
Hazen and Mr.. ISenhart about settle
ment They were law partners when
Judge Hazen was first elected. The case
will be tried in Alma because Judge Ha-
zen is disqualified by being one OF the
interested parties.
This suit has resulted in a bitter quar-
rel between Judge Hazen and Mr.. Isen-
hart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
COLONIES GO UP.
To Be Made Brigadier Generals of the
Volunteer Troops.

Washington, May 4.-Adjutant Gem
eral Corbin has had a conference with
the president concerning the nomina-
lions of major generals and brigadier
generals, which, according to the pres
ent intentions, will be sent to the SEN
ate today.
General Corbin took with him to the
White House a full list of these nomina-
tons which had been agreed upon by
the war department officials. After a
twenty minute conference with the
president, General Corbin returned to
the department to make some altera-
lions in the list suggested by the presi-
dent. 1t is said to have been decided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
Members Columbia Council No. SO.

All members of Columbian council
No so, K. & L. of S. are earnestly re-
Quested to be present at Lincoln Post
hall, at $3.50 a. m, Thursday, to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Kerr, who
died Tuesday morning, and will be bur-
led from the family residence, 1912
Arch street. Funeral services 10 a. m.
All members of the order invited.
W. F. JOSLIN, Pres.
MATTE A. BAIR, Cor. Sec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
WILL PAY THEIR PASSAGE.
Greeks Want to Enlist in the United
States Army.

Constantinople, May 3-The porte has
notified United States Minister Angel that
Turkey will maintain strict neutrality in
the war between Spain and the United
States
The American legation has received
more than 1000 offers of volunteers for the
American navy, chiefly Of Greeks, some
of whom declare themselves ready to pay
their fares to the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
ALASKA PACK TRAIN.
Being Rushed Forward to Chicka-
manga From Seattle by
Uncle Sam.

Seattle, Wn., May "A special train
left last night over the Northern Pa
cific carrying the government pack
train which returned here from Alaska
a few days ago.
The pack train consists of 90 mules,
eight horses and 20 men, under the COM
mand of Lieut.. Ryan, Ninth cavalry.
They will go through to st. Louis via
Billings on passenger schedule. From
ST. Louis they will probably be hurried
to Chickamauga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
Moral and Sanitary Commission.

The moral and sanitary commission ap-
pointed by the Ministerial union will oc-
cupy large tent which Will be erected
lust south of the hospital tent OF the
First regiment The reading room whie h
will be maintained by the z. M. c a.
will be in the same tent. A mass meeting
will be held Friday night at the First
BAPTIST church to elect officers and per-
feet the organization.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
MINES CUT ADRIFT.
Somebody is Tampering With
New YOrk'S Defenses.

New York, May 4.-Two more sub
marine mines, formerly a part of the
defences of New York harbor, have
been found cut from their cables and
adrift. The first was found at Island
Beach, near Barnegat, N. J., the sec
ond came ashore at Sea Girl, N J.
This makes the second batch of mines
to come ashore on the Jersey coast.
Six mines in all have thus far been
found with their cables cut. Those in
charge of the defences are quoted as
saying the mines were cut by men in
the employ of Spain.
Ring s22 when you want Livery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
TO JOIN "RoUGH RIDERS"
Several Harvard Students to Enlist
With Roosevelt's Regiment.

Cambridge, Mass, May 4.-The follow
ing Harvard students, it is understood,
will leave at once for San Antonio, Tex,
to join the regiment of trough riders
which is being organized by Theo. Roose-
welt of New York:
L. D. Coleman, '99, ST. Louis; D. NJ
Goodrich, '9S, Akron. O.; VIM. Scudder,
SO. Chicago; F. G; Gerard, New York; Fl F,
Denver, Col; G. H. Schulz, '9S, Boston;
P. B. Bull, '9S. Belmont, Cal; G. Muchie,
Calais, Me-; H. Sayer, '9S, Denver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
rha OTTAWA Companv.

The company which arrived in Topeka
last evening at o'clock made up OF 81
men from Franklin and Linn counties. to-
day elected the following officers: Cap
tain Edmond Bo1twood, Ottawa; first lieu
Tenant John F. Hall. Linn county; sec
ond lieutenant, r. S. Parker, Ottawa; first
sergeant C. H Ball, Ottawa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
Must Wear Uniforms.

Washington, May 4.-Secretary A1ger
today directed that an amendment be
made to the regulations which will re-
quire that during time of war all off,
uniform of their rank at the places
where they may be stationed. Espec-
tally is this change desirable in the Of
ficers of the war and navy department
in this city, where during certain hours
of the day, a strict surveillance is kept
of those persons who enter the building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
In AN UPROAR.
Madrid is Greatly Agitated-
Reported Assassination
Denied.

Gibraltar, May A dispatch has
been received here from Madrid. 1t
makes no mention of the alarmist stor-
les of the alleged assassination of
Senior Moret, the minister for the colo
MES, and Marshal Martinez de Campos,
the former captain general of Cuba, but
it says that great excitement prevails
at the Spanish capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
FOR A SECOND CALL.
Five Regiments Organize in New
York for an Emergency.

New York, May 4-Steps have been
taken to organize five new regiments in
this city to take the place of those who
have gone to war. Within week there
will be an entirely new national guard at
work in the armorieS-a new Eighth regi-
ment a new Ninth, Twelfth, Sixty-ninth
and Seventy-first, composed of men who
want to have precedence should there be
a second call for volunteers.
Orders will be issued to all the militia
men who did not go out with their regi-
ments and they will be nucleus to train
and drill the recruits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
MATTE A. BAIR, Cor. Sec.
In Memory of Judge W. G. webb.

The Shawnee County Bar association
has passed resolutions of respect for
the late Judge w. c. Webb. The reso-
records of the court. The committee was
made up of David Overmyer, Judge T.
II. Hazen and George w. Clark.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
-Four Captains EIec ted.

Governor Leedy has been notified of the
election of the following captains by the
respective companies: Clyde b. Parker,
Norton; J. C. Mckinley, Emporia; D. $
Elliott Independence; w. G. Leicester
Blue Rapids.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
CELEBRATION DAY.
General j. IL. Hudson Named
Chief Marshal For Tues
day, May 1O-The
Programme.

The committee from the Topeka Com
mercial club met again this morning to
arrange details in regard to the dem
onstration and parade on Tuesday, May
TO- in honor of the Kansas volunteers
and to celebrate Dewey's victory at
Manila.
The following announcement was pro-
mulgated by the committee:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m
train for Kansas City? Returning, YOU
can leave Kansas City at D. m, reach
ing Topeka at Clio p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at 80
ID. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
Rolling Mills Blow Up.

New York, May part of the Pas
sale Rolling mills, at Paterson, N. J.,
was blown up today. One man was
killed and three injured. The explosion
occurred in the boiler and gas section
of the building. The damage to the
works was $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
Victorv for McCornack.

court today gave the Mccormack Harves-
ter company judgment in two cases charg-
ing infringement of patent, one against
the Aultman Reaper company and another
against Miller, Aultman & Co., both of
Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04
The Chesterfield Hotel

OF Topeka, Kansas, is now under the
management of Charles L. Wood.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04

Not how cheap but how good Is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 ard ia West Sth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04

Horses and buggies get best care at
Watson's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-04

Ring s22 when you want Livery.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-12-30
QUEER SAVAGE RITE.
Year Walk Barefoot Upon
Red-HOt stones.

Dipping one hand in molten lead and
walking upon red-hot iron without in
jury are feats for which scientists have
found satisfactory eXpla alton, but the
facts were known long before the sci
entists found out the reason why"
Many such cases are recorded during
the time of the inquisition, and were
set down as miracles.
But barbarian tribes have similar
feats. and il is food for speculation how
they cane 10 be attempted in the first
place.
Once year one tribe Of Fiji island
ers exhibit an exploit of this kind in
the island of M'Euyn in the heart of
the forest. about 10 miles from Suva,
the Fiji capital About quarter of n
mile from the seashOre there is dug in
the ground trough six feet deep by
25 feet wide The bottom Of this pit is
paved with fat stones. on which wood
is hcaped and set on fire. When the
stones have become reA-hot the burn
| ing wood is removed and the fire walk.
ers. adorned with green leaves. having
rone down into the trough. promenad,
in procession over the fiery pavement
their bare feet receiving no injury
whatever. Crowds of spectators. some
from Australia and Europe. witness
this extraordinary performance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-12-30
SACRIFICE TO A WOMAN.
Interesting Story at This Time of
How "A Noted Spaniard Gave His
Skin to an American Lady.

When the American peace commits
sioners in Paris receive dilatory and
refractory notes from the Spanish COM
missioners they find it interesting 10
remember that they were written or
inspired by Spaniard whose arms
were scuritied to save an American
woman's life. DR.. Jose CongOsto, fer
mer secretary of the aptain-generaI CT
Cuba. ard now one Of the most obdurate
diplomatic opponents OF America. once
gave skin from his arms to save the life
of Mrs. T. Burnei Baldwin.
That was before the war, but not be-
fore the condition of Cuba threatened
it. Mrs. Baldwin is ;he wife of 1. Bur
net Baldwin. member Of the Union,
Manhattan. Tuxedo and New York
Yacht clubs. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Bald
win are well known in New York So
ciety She was a Miss Dillon.
The handsome. able and accomplished
DR.. Congcsto was at one time Spanish
consul in Philadelphia. and was great
friend of the Baldwins. One evening
he was at The Baldwins' house. lie was
asked to sing. Mrs baldwin went to-
ward the piano in order TO accompany
him. and as she did so she upset tall
lamp. Without hesitating or rejecting
Mrs. Baldwin stamped on the flames
and in an instant she was a blaze of fire
Mr.. Baldwin smothered the flames with
his hands. and in doing so was severely
burned
Mrs. Baldwin was severely burned
and the doctors found that in order tC
save her life skin would have to bt
grated on in place of that burned off
Mr. Baldwin offered TO submit TO TIT
operation, but was not strong enough
Then DR.. Congosto offered himself
Mrs. Baldwin gradually grew better
and finally her life and health wer'
saved
After war was suspended DR.. Cen
gosto visited the Baldwins at GAM
Hall on his way from Havana to Paris
and was royalty entertained.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-12-30
AFRICANS ON A STRIKE.
NntIve Carriers Who RebeIIed De-
cnusc They Did No; Get
Their Usual Whipping.

1t is rather an nnusunl occurrence
for a man TO demand that he be logged,
but the late Mr., Joseph Thompson had
an experience of this nature upon one
of his African expeditions. y whole
company Of native carriers once threat
ened the success of the trip by a strike,
insisting they would rather fac" death
or slavery unless they had their rights
and were properly logged. Mr..
Thompson differed from many travel
ers in Africa in that. in the first place.
he was eager to deal kindly with his
men; and. secondly. in that he never
went in for Acknowledgement. Being
humane. he punished the msdoings of
his porters by fines. II was this mode
of chastisemcrt that angered the men.
They demanded to be logged instead.
They always had been logged for mis-
conduct, and they didn't see why their
money should be stopped. So he had to
put his wishes on one side, and prom
Use the porters liberal use of the hip
DO hide the next time they behaved
badly. And then the men shoulderet
their parcels and their guns again anc
resumed their walk in perfect happi
ness.