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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
SECRECY DISCARDED.
Facts Regarding Preparation for War
No Longer Held Back.

New York, Feb. 26-A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Emergency preparations of the most
important character yet attempted by
the navy deparement have been form
ally decided upon and the necessary or
ders for carrying them out havet been
issued by Assistant Secretary Roose-
veIt-
These preparations include:
First-Orders to vessels in different
parts of the world looking to their
strategic disposition.
Second-The shipping of guns and
mounts for auxiliary cruisers from the
ashingtOn foundry to the New York
navy yard, where in a few hours they
can be placed on board vessels of the
International Navigation company,
Columbia Steamship company, Red D.
Steamship company and the New York
and Cuba Mail Steamship company.
Third-The collection of stores and
the completion of repairs of the cruisers
Minneapolis and Columbia, the monitor
MiantOnOmoh and the ram Katahdin.
FOurth-The shipment to the works Of
the HerreshOffs of torpedo tubes and
appliances and tOrpedOes for torpedo
boats Talbot and GWin, which will
shortly undergo their steam trials.
The authorities have relinquished all
idea of keeping secret the preparations
which are being made while declining
to go into details as to the orders which
are being given, it is generally known
what steps are being taken to put the
country in a condition to meet any
emergency that may arise
1t was not denied that orders had
been issued to vessels which will entail
their movement to different points, but
what vessels are affected and where
they will go are questions which the
department officials decline to answer
The Asiatic squadron is assembling at
Hong Kong, six hundred miles away
from the Philippines.
It is generally believed that before
any decisive action is taken by the ad-
ministration that the cruiser San Fran
cisco and gunboats Bancroft and He
lena will be ordered home, it being ap-
preciated that these vessels would not
be effective against the armOred cruis-
ers of the Spanish navy. The cruiser
Cincinnati and the gunboat Castine viii
probably remain at the Barbados unit
the arrival of the Brooklyn at Santa
Lucia, sixty miles away, when Captain
+. @. Cooke, commanding the armOred
cruiser, will communicate with Captain
Q. NJ. Chester, senior officer command
ing the Cincinnati and Castine. anc
these three vessels will then probably
proceed to La Guayra, where they vii
join the gunbOats Wilmington, Vicks-
burg and Annapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
PAYMAsTERs SAFE RECOVERED
1t Contained $22,5oO and His
Papers.

Havana, Feb. 26.-Late yesterday the
paymaster's safe with $22, 500 and his
papers, was taken from the wreck. Be
yond this no statement is made as to
the value and nature of the contents.
A large quantity of water ran out when
the safe was raised above the surface.
The complaint is still made that the
electric lamps are of little use to the
divers as the light is faint and uncer-
tain, and to hold them takes one of the
divers hands. They have assuredly
proved of little value in the present in
vestigation. So far as reports made
public go. the workmen on the tug
Right Arm, with the assistance Of the
naval divers. are labOring hard to re-
cover the bodies under the hatch which
led to fire room platforms. Snoring
with timbers was necessary and the
divers had to wait for the lumber. It
is hoped the bodies viii be taken out to-
day.
The Havana papers print long ex-
tracts from the American dailies, but
of course only the delayed news. All
the Americans are anxiOusly awaiting
the arrival of tOday's mail
Consul General Lee says he received
no news of Importance from the state
department nor has he been notified to
expect the arrival of any one of prom
inence. It is believed here that if any
American of national reputation comes
to Havana now it viii be to study the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
GUNS FOR GOLDEN GATE.
War Preparations Are Being Rushed
at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-Two more
big guns each a 10-inch rife, have ar
rived from the east for the Preside for
uhcatiOns. The guns will be placed in
position with all possible speed, in view
of the diSquieting rumOrS prevalent.
During the past six days large guam
titles of ammunition have been stored
in the magaz zines at the Preside and at
Lime point. The ammunition sent over
to Lime point is for the three 12-inch
guns recently mounted there.
In the new Notifications at the Pre-
sidto, five 12-inch rifles are ready for
use, as well as three 1O-inch rifles, three
dynamite guns and sixteen 12-inch NOR
tarS- Additional guns and carriages
are expected to arrive from the east
within a few days for the new battery
at the Presidio. The new batteries at
the Preside and at Lime point COM
mand an effective range, the new guns
being capable of throwing SIS pound
prOjectiles over ten miles and doing
XerN effective work at i've miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
WHEAT Ais SPAIN.
Sixty-Eight Per Cent of Her Citi-
zens Unable to Read

Washington, Feb 26.-The episode
renewed attention to the low scale of
civilization of Spain and it's people, and
accounts, perhaps, in some way, for the
estimate which they have of our rela-
tive fighting capacity.
Sixty-eight per cent of the people of
Spain cannot read or write, and of
course, are ignorant of the fact that
our population is four times theirs. In
all proba bility three-fOurths of the re-
mainder do not know it. The entire area
of Spain is many thousands of square
miles less than that of the state of
Texas. Four of our states can be pick
ed whose aggregate equals her pOpula-
tion, whose wealth is infinitely greater,
and could put in the field a more num-
erous and ten times better equipped
army
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
CALL FOR WOMEN.
Convention of Federated Clubs at Ar
kansas City March 1916.

Arkansas City, Feb 26.-As many
Woman's clubs of the Third district of
Kansas are desirous of joining them
selves into federation, a call is here
by made for a district convention, for
the purpose of organizing a district fed
Grafton of such clubs.
This convention is to be held in Ar
kansas City on the 18th and 18th days
of March, 1898.
Mrs. Ray McClintock, president of the
state federation; Mrs. S. r. Peters,
vice president of the Seventh district
federation; Mrs. Willis Lord Moore,
Mrs. Noble Prentis, and other distin-
guished members of the general fedora
ton are expected to be present and to
speak upon topics of universal interest
in club life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
SOLD STUDENTS WHISKY.
A st. Marys Farmer is Being Tried
in the Federal Court

Geo. Homan, a farmer, who lives near
the Catholic college at St. Marys, has
been held by United States Commits
sioner George w. Clark for selling hq-
uor without a government license
The prosecution is being urged by
the authorities of the college who say
that Homan has been in the habit of
supplying the students with HARD
cider and other liquor. The basis for
the present case is the sale of half
pint of whisky. Patrick Raney and an
other student started out to secure ev-
idence against HOman, and they ap-
peared at his house and asked for whiS-
ky.
He sold them half a pint, which he
claims was half of the quantity he pur-
chased a few days before for his inval-
id wife. This sale formed the basis for
his arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
READY TO MOVE TROOPS.
Plant Steamship Line is Prepared for
an Energeucv.

Tampa, Fla. Feb. 26.-Although the
officials of the company have not so
stated publicly, pretty. much everybody
here understands that the Plant sys-
tenn has completed arrangements for
the transportation of troops and mu-
nitions of war to Havana on short no
tice- All of their ships have been
placed in condition for emergencies.
Should war be declared, it is said that
they have perfected plans to land a
large body of troops in Havana within
SO hours after their arrival at this place
Troops can be transported from Wash
ingtOn and New York to this point in
"A to 80 hours. The company has also
made arrangements, it is understood
West and all strategic points on the
coast Of Florida and at Mobile
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
tuation for hinnself and not AS an o

situation for himself and not as an Of
fetal
HOlzer is still sleeping under the in
huence of an opiate. He is no worse,
but very low. Including him there are
six wounded left here and all are reas-
onably certain of recovery except him.
Some difficulty will arise in removing
them to the United States for all have
been exposed to contagious fevers, and
the quarantine laws forbid their being
taken direct to Key West. These regu-
lations were disregarded in case Of the
first lot of wounded taken there On~the
Olivette the day after the explosion,
but only because of the extreme exi-
gencieS of the case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
VETERANS FIX FOR WAR.
They Prepare to Practice the New
Tactics.

Sacramento, Feb. 26.-Warren Post,
G. A. R., has requested Governor Budd
and haversacks. The veterans express
their desire to become accustomed to
the military tactics now in vogue so
that in case of war with Spain, they
will be ready to go to the front.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
RAISING MEN FOR LEE.
A Regiment Being Raised for Him
to Send to Havana.

Middlesboro, Ky, Feb. ga card in
a local newspaper asking ex-cOnfeder-
ates to form a regiment to serve in case
of war with Spain, has brought more
than enough responses to fill the ranks
from southwest Virginia, east Tennes-
see and Kentucky.
The originator of the idea now con-
templates the formation of division
to be commanded by Fitzhugh Lee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
RELATIONS ARE CORDIAL
But the Spanish Cabinet Votes an
Appropriation for the Navy.

Madrid, Feb. 26.-The cabinet has con-
sidered the situation and no incident
was reported as altering the ''cordiaIity
of the relations between Spain and the
United States" though the minister ex-
pressed regret at the passion which
has crept into public opinion during the
present incident A million pezetas
was voted to develop the navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
mccoy AND BURLEY MATCH
To Fight IS Rounds at Hot Springs,
March 8, for Purse of $4,000.

Coy, champion middleweight, and Nick
Burley, of California, have been
matched to fight Is rounds before the
Hot Springs Athletic association on
March for a purse of 81, 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
rRouBLF AT HOWE.
5000 People Parade the Streets OF
Salamanca Demanding Bread.

Salamanca, Spain, Feb. 26.-A croWa
groups of women carrying hags, pa
Taded the streets today shouting Ior
work and bread Many houses WeIs
s+orad and the railroad station was
stormed and considerable wheat was
stolen. The authorities promised TO
find work for the unemployed ana as
this dispatch is sent they are restoring
order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26

inches; mean draft, loaded, "a feet, and
inches. with corresponding displacement
of 1905 tons.
The capacity for cargo in the hold alone
is ], $50 tons La Champagne has accom-
modationS for 800 cabin passengers and $40
steerage passengers. Her average time
between Havre and New York has been
one week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26

vessel, and after an exchange of sa-
1utes had been whistled, she started
for New York.
The report that the Vizcaya will stop
at a southern port is inaccurate. She
will proceed to Havana and expects to
reach there on Tuesday next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-For Kansas: Gen
eran fair tonight and Sunday; preceded
by rain in extreme east portion this
afternoon; northeast to north winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-26

Havana Feb. Ex-senator Proctor Of
Vermont arrived here today. He says
his coming here has no significance in
connection with important matters. The
senator is accompanied by Mr.. NJ NJ.
Parker, a real estate man of Washing
ton, and it is given out that the two
gentlemen are engaged in business
venture.
Senator Proctor says he was in Flor
ida this week and decided to run over
here. He may go back on the next
steamer, or he may conclude to remain
for some time
A number of newspaper men will re-
turn to Key West today in anticipation
of the transfer of the United States
court of inquiry into the loss OF the
Maine to that place.
The arrivals here are not many and
the departures are about up to the av-
erage The wounded sailors of the
Maine are doing well, according to the
last report, except Holzer, VINO was
very low last night. The extra dlVers
and apparatus on the Mascotte were
gladly received.
New York, Feb. 26.-A special to the
World from Washington says:
Acting Secretary of the Navy Theo-
dore Roosevelt, when asked concerning
the probability of war and the condition
of the navy in case of emergency
replied:
Il wish you would say to the World
that Whlle we 90 not eAPSCI ~
navy department is simply making eV-
} cry preparation for it.
'sThe work of the navy is going on as
rapidly as we could wish To get INTO
an ideal condition of defense and OF
fensa will consume much time ana
GREAT deal of patient labor. During the
past ten days the labor of the depart.
ment has been multiplied. No news OF
great importance to the public has Deen
received today from Havana, ana Ake
| EVERYONE else, we are patiently await
ing further developments"
His words are susceptible of two IN
| terpretations, both consistent with ON
| ciai reserve and caution. Working nlshC
| and day to prepare for war, the secre-
| tary may regard as the surest way 10
/ avoid war
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26

everybody and take
such fstass goods offered
be convinced that clam.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26
ONE ENJOYS

ONE RNJOY0
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of it's kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
- say Francisco. CAL:
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26
OVERCOATs AID ULSTERS.

Mems overcoats former price s13.5o--f15.oo,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kK. VIEW Y0Rk. ~

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic lOc or.25c
Ii G. &. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26
Masquerade Ball
UNION HALL
Sunday, Feb. 6, 1898
to be given by the
Great Western Band.

ADMISSION, 35 CENTS A PERSON.
PROGRAMME.
BAND TOURNAMENT.
/. The ''Knokswell" Cornet Band.
2. ':Pillsner" Military Band.
3. The "Innes" Trombone Band.
4. "Luxenburger Hofkapelle."
5. Salvation Army Band.
6. Klondyke Cornet Baud.
PROGRAMME OF TOURNAM ENT.
1. Reception of Band
g. Prize Contest
). Music by all Bands in unison.
I. Awarding Of prizes.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26
Groceries

You must eat-you must buy your
groceries somewhere. If you are a
bit particular about your food, and
the prices you pay for it--come here.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26
CANADA As HIS ExEMPLAR.

F7on. y. 0IUSScup, ! eueta1 JUuRe, OncUIt
Court, recently said in an address:
Canada is, in every practical feature Of indie
pendence as self governed as If she acknowl-
edged no allegiance to the British crown. She
on the Thames. Great Britain sends none to
the Parliment house On the Ottawa. She pays
no taxes into the British exchequeri she re-
boundaries. She is touched by no law relating
to her trade, her developement. or her liberty.
assemblies. She nxes her own Internal affairs,
stands sponsor for her own internal peace and
her own citizens, appointed by authorities.
themselves OF her own citizenship. In every
syllable of her political constitution, in every
square mile Of her territory, she is absolutely q
self-goverIed people. The British flag is her
flag only by choice, the British crown her
sovereign only in name
Farm lands are to be had free On
application to
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-01-26

Our stock of Canned Fruits is un
excelled and what is better still,
they are not high-prlced.
Morris tribune., 1898-04-20
THE DEATH RECORD.
Oscar Wilde is dead.

Mrs. Oscar Wilde is dead.
Cardinal Taschereau, the noted Can.
adian prelate is dead.
Mrs. Mary Louise Potter, widow Of
Howard Potter, the banker, and mother
of James Brown Potter, is dead.
Ernest O. Chamberlain, managing
editor Of the New York Evening World,
is dead Of pneumonia, aged 81 years.
DR.. Henry N. Avery, health com.
missioner Of Minneapolis, died at For.
man, N. D., where he had gone for a
short vacation.
Mrs. Jane M. Dumbolton, aged SO
years, pensioner for 90 years, is dead
at Beloit, Wis. Her husband was In
the war Of 1919.
Professor Jules Marcou, famous
throughout the world as geologist. is
dead at his home in Cambridge, Mass.
He was born in Salins, Jure. France.
April IL, 1924. ...
Herbert Morris, son of the million.
aire packer, Nelson Morris, is dead.
Young Morris was married last June
to a daughter Of Leopold Bloom, the
Chicago grain operator.
DIR. John L. Ingersoll, q brother Of
Robert G. Ingersoll, the noted orator,
died at his home at Prescott, Wis,
from heart trouble, aged 20. DR.. 1nger.
soil was staunch Republican and
great temperance advocate.
Morris tribune., 1898-04-20
NEWS OF NOTED PERSONS.

Archbishop Ireland is to reply to at
sacks made upon him as tho pope'S rep.
sesentative in the peace negotiations.
Samuel w. Maddox, well known in
Missouri, cut his throat with suicidal
intent in Washington. He will live.
It is semi.officially announced that
the Duke and Duchess Of York will
make tour Of every British colony in
1898, travelling on board the new royal
yacht.
The condition Of Mrs. William @.
Whitney, who was injured in a runa.
way at Aiken, S. O., some months ago,
remains practically unchanged. She
suffers from fracture Of the second
vertebra.
Simon Pokagon, chief Of the once
powerful tribe Of Pottawatomie Indians,
is dangerously sick from what is sup.
posed to be blood poisoning, caused by
q rusty nail passing through the palm
Of his hand.
Edward Bellamy, the famous author.
who went to Denver from his home in
Massachusetts, last fall in the hope Of
regaining his health, is dying Of con.
sumption. He is very low, and the
end is believed to be near.
Queen Wilhelmina Of Holland is in
Paris, incognito. on her way to Cannes.
where she is to visit the Duches Of AL.
bany. This is the first time Queen Will.
helmina has been In Paris, and she is
said to be delighted. She will be re.
Ceived by President Faure on her re.
turn.
Morris tribune., 1898-04-20
First April Blast April p.
BEWARE
OF SETTING
F orest&Pra irie Fires!

Office of the State Forest Commissioner,
ST. PAUL, MINI, March 26, 1899
Under the Act of the Legislature of
Minnesota for the preservation of for
ests and for the prevention and sup
preston of forest and prairie fires, ap-
proved April Is, 1895,
The following are liable to penalty
not exceeding 500 or Imprisonment
not exceeding three mouths:
Any person refusing, without cause, to as
sist fire wardens in eXtinguishing forest
or prairie fires,
Any fire warden who negleCtS to perform
his duties,
Any person who wilfully. negligent1y or
CareleSSly sets on tire, or causes to be set
on fire, any woods. prairies or other COM
bustible material, thereby causing in
jury to another
Any person who shall kind1e fire, on or
dangerously near to forest or prairie
land and leave it unquenched, or who
Any person who shall use other than in
COmbustible tirewads for firearms, or
carry a naked torch, firebrand or other
exposed light in or dangerously near to
forest land.
Any person who shall wilfully or heed
lessly detace, destroy or remove this or
the requirements of the above men,
toned Act.
Any railroad company Wllfully neSleCtlnS
to provide efficient spark arresters on it's
engines; or to Ieepits right of way to the
width of 100 feet cleared of COrnbustible
materials or which shall fail to comply
with other provisions of Section IL of the
above mentioned act.
The following are liable to penalty
of not less than SIS nor more than $50;
Any railroad employee who wilfu1ly vio-
lateS the prOViSiOnSsOf Section II OF the
above mentioned Act.
Any owner of threShing or other portable
steam engine who negleCtS to have eff
Cient spark arTesterS, or who shall de-
pOist live Goals or hot ashes without ex-
tinguishing the same.
The following are liable to a pen
atty not exceeding $500 or imprison-
ment in the state prison not over ten
years, or both.
Any person who nalicious1y sets or
causes to be set on fire any woods. prairie
or other Combustible material whereby
the property of another is destroyed and
life is sacrificed.
Il. {. DUNN, (State Auditor,
c. c. ANDREWS, Forest Commissioner.
Chief Fire Warden