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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
BONDS CERTAIN.
Senator German Warns the
Senate
That if 1t Does Not Speedily
Pass the Revenue Bill
A CRISIS WILL COME
And the President Will Be
Forced to Sell Bonds.
Sees the Possible Downfall of
the Supreme Court.

Washington, May 28.-During the dis
cussion of the revenue bill in the senate
yesterday, Mr.. German of Maryland
said he approved of some provisions Of
the house bill and some of the amend
ments made by the senate committee.
The burdens ought to be placed upon
the large interests able to pay taxes,
instead of upon the people regardless
of their condition. The people, he main
tanned, should be exempted from the
offensive and burdensome stamp tax
He said it had been declared during the
debate that the corporation tax if en-
acted into law might be decided by the
supreme court to be unconstitutional,
thus relteratlng a decision as ''infam-
Gus" as that on the income tax law.
Now is the time he declared, while
we are engaged in war, to test the su-
preme court upon the corporation tax.
A decision against it will not destroy
our financial structure, but it would de-
stroy the court. The American people
would amend the constitution so that
in time of war taxes might be levied
upon all interests justly and equita-
bly,"
Mr.. German then formally presented
his amendment to the bill, providing
Tor tax upon corporations, which was
brought out yesterday by Mr.. White.
He made a strong defense of it's provis-
ions and appealed to the senate to en-
graft it upon the bill.
In the course of a discussion on the
proposed coinage of the silver Seignor-
age, Mr.. German held that it involved
a political contention of eight years
standing. I'm my Judgment" said he,
1T would be unwise-it would be fruit
less to attempt to force that question
to the front while the country has the
Spanish army and navy to confront.
That is a question we ought to fight
out in a time Of peace. 1 have always
been a partisan I have voted for my
party even when some of it's candidates
did not quite meet my approval, but in
a crisis like this I do not know my
ests of my country. Knowing how sharp
is the political division upon this propo-
sitiOn, can not vote for it at this time,
no matter how just it may be in the
abstract or as proposition standing
alone"
Mr.. German advocated an issue of
bonds.
He declared that if the bond provis-
ion proposed should not be enacted into
the law, the crisis would come, perhaps
within 80 days and the president would
be forced to issue bonds under the act
of 1875, at probably four or five per cent
interest He thought the president
would be fully justified in selling at
least $1,000 600 in protection of the
dignity and honor of the country and
in insuring success to our arms.
Mr.. German in conclusion declared
his opposition to the issue of legal tend
er notes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
COLORED REGIMENT.
Prominent COlored People Will
Ask Gov. Leedy For Rec
OgnitiOn.

Prominent Topeka colored men are be-
hind a scheme to have one colored regi-
ment sent from Kansas in response to
the second call.
Rev. S. w. L. Grant and B. F. Foster
held conference with Adjutant General
Allen this morning and they were
sured that their request will be given at
tention. They will see Governor Leedy this
Afternoon and urge the recognition of the
colored people of Kansas in forming col
ored regiments. Rev. Mr.. Grant said to-
day:
THE colored men of Kansas desire
regiment of infantry. Efforts are now be-
ing made to complete the organization of
a regiment in the following counties:
Reno, Douglas, Sedgwick, Lyon, Labette,
Leavenworth. Bourbon, Barton and Riley.
Eight companies have been organized and
others are being pushed right along.
THE colored men are patriotic and de-
sirouS of rendering some assistance to the
flag in the present crisis. A colored regi-
ment might appear to be novel to many
who never saw colored soldiers, but it can
be depended upon to do hard patriotic
service during the present hostilities. 1t
is fair to presume that if the regiment is
a conceded fact its officers and those of
the companies will be competent colored
men,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
NAVY YARD FIRE.
Brooklyn Officials Have a Scare-Na-
val Reserves as Bucket Brigade.

New York, May 2s.-The officials of the
Brooklyn navy yard had scare last night
cred in the paint shop. Three alarms were
sent in at once, which called to the yard
boats In addition to the boats David A
Body and Seth Low of the Brooklyn
department, the fire boat Havemeyer, from
New York, was hurried at once to the
was on hand and Chief Bonner from New
York came over the bridge at gallop-
In addition to the infiammable nature of
the material fire in the yard at this
time of any kind is fraught with grave
possibilities, and the precautions taken to
handle large blaze were far beyond what
the actual condition of affairs would or
dinarily warrant. The building on the
first floor of which the fire broke out is at
Dock and First streets 1t is 25Ox50 feet,
and is known No 10
The reserves from the training ship
Vermont were called out and did effective
work. under Captain Miller, in extin-
gushing the flames The damage was
estimated to be about $1,000 and the cause
of the fire is supposed to have been spon-
taneouS combustion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
IT is MARVELLOUS
The Volume of Business is I'm
precedented.
Railroad Earnings Show an In
crease Everywhere.
EAST BOUND FREIGHT
From Chicago Double What 1t
Ever Was Before.
EAST BOUND FREIGHT
2O,OOO,OOO Bushels of Corn
Exported in a Month.

New York. May 2s.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says:
The nation faces war with a reviving
volume of business. The west is doing its
part, and more, but at the east also the
volume of business is now expanding.
Without abatement in any important line,
the great outgo of wheat and corn con-
tinues to stimulate business at the west,
and railroad earnings show an increase
over last year of Isl per cent in trunk
lines S.S per cent in granger roads and In
the other western roads 14.6 per cent
while eastbound shipments from Chicago
in three weeks have been 3SS8OS tons,
against 15O,s12 tons last year and 164,sS
tons in 1892.
This is largely because of the enormous
movement of breadstuffs: Atlantic ex,
3,726, AZ bushels for the week, against l.
5S66O7 last year thopgh Pacife exP9P55
bushels last year. !,
Wheat receipts at the west did not di-
ago-for the Week, 4. SIS. 65S bushels. against
from bo tfse eoastT have been bush
els ;, against S,7O4 3S4 last year; t,,,vi,,,
of corn, exports having reached $3.50, 955
bushels for the week, against /, 5S4, 511 last
wear, and in four weeks the exports have
year. Yet corn closes 3 cents lower for
f fhe 9S & to sS for Mag fell to o9
Friday, while July options fell IA cents
official and al other accounts 1iaid agr f1 b In
remarkably large this year, in spite OF
the fact that the California crop has been
much damage by want of rain.
Starting this month with the greatest
consumption ever known, the iron indus
try has made surprising progress in new
orders which reached about 100000 tons IN
bars alone over $1,000 having been placed
at Chicago and 1900 at Wheeling, mainly
resulting from the extraordinary demand
for agricultural implements. Heavy con-
tracts for structural work amount dur
ing the week to at least 1000 tons, with
others reported at many western cities
Plate contracts, outside of the heavy de-
mand for the government, are very large,
and include 5000 tons for shipyards- in
and bridge contracts at the west are
pending, with probability of large orders
mand now appears for textile goods,
with a slight advance in print cloths and
substantial gain in sales of staples.
Wool sales during the week have been
only BIAS, 100 pounds, of which 2,4S9, 100
were domestic, against 6, S42, 400 year ago,
and 4,211,0OO in the same week in 1892 The
material, although some who have heavy
government contracts are obliged to buy
different grades of wool than those they
have in hand.
Activity in the market is prevented by
the fact that western holders almost uni
versally believe in higher prices than can
yet be realized in eastern markets, so that
purchasing is very light.
The silk mills are all busy, and coming
ord for itself.
Failures for the week have been 245 in
the United States against PA last year,
and 81 Canada, against q last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
HE THE TOPEKA.
Mr.. Charles s. GIeed Visited the Ship
While in New York

While in New York recently Mr.. Charles
s. Gleed of this city went over to the
brooklyn navy yard to see the Topeka
in contact with icebergs, cyclones, lorna
does and the whole Spanish fleet. Her
paint was bliStered and diScolored and her
whole appearance was disreputable. But
several hundred men were working on her
night and day. Her engines were being
guns properly set All unnecessary rig
ging was being taken away and the regu-
lation paint was hiding the discolorations.
Mr. Gleed saw Lieutenant Commander
Cowles, who will command the Topeka,
and found him an ideal naval officer. He
and Navy Register) from Connecticut
and has the following record: Midshp-
nan man' July e 1853; ensign ign. December, Is.
tober 20, 1871; lieutenant commander, May
>, 1892 Lieutenant Commander Cowles is
proportional man with a strong face,
bronzed by exposure. and capable of
most captivating smile. He looks like a
drawing room, or go to battle against all
odds and fight like fiend.
Lieutenant Commander Cowles says the
the middleweight class. She has unusual
speed and great strength, and will be able
where. the heavier vessels would be un-
manageable. She is $50 feet long, her DIS
knots. Compared with the first class
battleship Iowa, therefore, she is about
one-Sixth the weight, two-thirds the length
and is fully as fast-probably faster. She
will likely do coast patrol service for the
present.
Commander Cowles assured Mr.. Gleed
their liberality might select as a present
for the ship would be fully apprecia ted
and men. He wishes to return thanks in
advance to the public spirited citizens of
Iopeka VINO nave already moved in the
matter OF remembering their city's name
sake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
CROWNED AT FAIRBURY
Coronation of the Gypsy Queen
Took Place Last Sunday.

The blushing Romany gypsy queen,
Molly Fryer-Stackovitch, crowned
queen at Fairbury, Neb., on May %. 1t
had been intended that the coronation
should take place in Topeka. The gypsies
left Topeka several weeks ago in response
to word from those of their tribe who
were journeying toward Omaha from Ore
gon. They could not get to Topeka by
May p on account of coming overland.
Permission was granted for the corona
ton to take place at Fairbury, Neb., by
Bella Metrovitch, the only Romany gypsy
priest in the United States Arthur See.
who is high in the ecclesiastical circles of
the gypsies in the United States, lives at
Blue Springs, Neb., and it was through
his. efforts that the coronation was held in
Nebraska.
Molly Fryer-stackoyitch was 20 years Of
age on May % The coronation took
place in the gypsy camp short distance
from Fairbury, Neb. and only members
of the tribe and a few invited guests were
present. The Romany gypsies will as
semble at Omaha and spend the summer
there. 1t will be their quadrennial con-
ventiOn. The State Journal today receiv-
ed a letter from Louis Stackovitch, whose
English name is Stanley, and who is the
husband of the gypsy queen, stating that
the coronation took place on the date pre-
viouSly named, and at Fairbury Neb.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
GERMAN SHIP HELD.
Cargo of Coal Detained in the PhiIa.
delphia Harbor.

Philadelphia, May 2S.-Fearing that
her cargo of coal might fall into the
hands of the Spanish warships in Gu
ban waters, or that the coal is intended
for Spanish port, the collector of the
port has detained the German steamer
Amrum, pending instructions from
Washington The coal is consigned to
the Mexican railroad, to be delivered at
Vera Cruz, Mexico. In OBTAINING the
vessel, the collector is carrying out the
instructions issued by the treasury de-
partment last week, to the effect that
all vessels with coal for West Indian,
Central, or South American points shall
not be given clearance papers until it is
positively shown that the coal is not
for Spanish cOnSumptiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
MONTEREY IN DOCK.
Will Soon Be Ready to Start for Ma
Mia.

Mare Island, Navy Yard, Cal, May
2S.-The United States ship Philadel-
phia after being thoroughly refitted has
been unlocked and the Monterey took
her place. The bottom of the Monterey
will be scraped and painted, after
which she will be ready for her trip to
Manila.
The large collier Peter Jebsen, re-
named Brutus, purchased by the gov
eminent with her cargo of 1900 tons of
coal for $270,000, is also being prepared
for sea. Her boilers and engines after
inspection were pronounced in excellent
condition. Rapid fire guns will be put
on board at once. She will make the
trip to the Philippines in company with
the Monterey.
A crew of naval militia from San
Francisco, numbering Sc, has been or
dered to the MOhican, which will de-
part soon with ammunition and stores
for the Hawaiian naval station.
There are now lying at the navy yard
Is United States ships as follows: Phil
adelphia, Monterey, Yorktown, Alert,
Mohican, Pensacola, Independence, I'm
adilla, Monitor Comanche, Hartford,
Thetis, Ranger, Ningchow and Peter
JebSen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
NOTICES PROHIBITED.
War Supply Contractors Warned of a
New Rule

st. Louis, May 2S-The secretary of the
navy has issued an order that contractors
of army supplies must not put notices on
their goods.
This was brought about by st. Louis
contractor of bareback, who stamped on
each cake the words, Remember the
Maine"
1t is understood that the secretary of
war will issue a similar order. The cause
of this is not known here.
The words on the bareback were formed
no Way inil1re the cake. Considerabie
comment is heard in this city regarding
the order, but nothing is said by the con-
looks as though the government wanted
them to forget the Maine, while others
maintain that the soldiers and Jackies do
not need motto to make them fight or be
patriotic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
BAR FORT PICTURES.
War Department. Will Keep Its Own
Secrets.

Washington. May 2S-Secretary Alger
sent TO the house today a >communica ton
incloSing letter from prominent pub
fishing house in Philadelphia, in which it
urged a correspondent to adopt means to
get photographs of the defenses despite
the prohibition. The concern in this let
ter, which was turned over to the govern
ment, stated it had emphatically been re
fused permission to make photographs of
the League Island navy yard and Fort
Miffin, but the next day it hired a tug
boat and it's photographer, stopping in
front of the navy yard, took several views
and urged it's agents to secure photo
graphs of all fortidcauons by these or
similar means.
Rear Admiral Sicard president of the
war board. to whom the letter was re
ferred, recommends that the publication
and exposing for sale of views of the
navy yards, Notifications, new ships and
other government structures for military
or naval service should be forbidden by
law during the war.
Chief of Engineers Wilson, U. S. A, adds
a recommendation for act making pho
tographs of Notifications or publications
of descriptions of works of defense penal
OffenSe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
Damage to Baptist Church.

The outburst of patriotism which took
the form of salutes being fired from the
old brass cannons in the state house
grounds, was not without its undesira-
BILE features. By the conclusion caused
by the explosion of the powder charges,
over 40 stained glass panes have been
shattered in the windows of the First
Baptist church, northeast corner of
Ninth and Jackson streets. The cannon
were placed on the macadam drive in
front of the east wing of the state
house, which was probably 200 feet from
the Baptist church. The stained glass
panes being held in the window frames
by leaden frames, were easily loosened
by the conclusion of the powder
charges, and fell out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
TWO MILLION DOLLARS.
This Amount Expended for War Sup
plies in ST. Louis.

ST. Louis, May 2S-The sum of ST.
ass, 400 represents the money paid out
by Lieutenant Colonel G. c. Smith,
chief commissary U. s. A, to ST. Louis
merchants and Missouri farmers for
supplies since war was declared. The
three largest items are s1,125, 900. $97,-
500 for horses and S45, 900 for tents. In
addition almost as much has been paid
out by the commissary department for
subsistence. The St Louis tent fac
tories have trebled their output and are
now working day and night to fill the
big army contract awarded them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
Kansas Sends Four Cars.
! following is taken from the Omaha

The tOlIOWlng IS Ldken 1rOIn the OLlaha
Bee of May %:
Prof WorraII of Topeka. the decorative
expert whose arrangement of the Kansas
state exhibit at the Philadelphia Centen-
the world to bleeding Kansas and its
agricultural resources, has arrived with
four cars of the Kansas exhibit, which he
will arrange in the most attractive form
The exhibit will occupy space in the ag-
ricultural mines and horticultural build
ings and Prof. 'WorraIl modestly says that
he is making every effort to eclipse every
thing he has done in the decora ting line
The agricultural exhibit occupies one of
the most conspicuous locations in the big
agriculture building being one of the four
corners in the center of the building oppo-
site Nebra ska and Iowa,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
GERMANY PROMPT.
White Searches Spanish
Vessel at Berlin.

Berlin, May 2S.-United States Am
bassador White is greatly pleased at a
fresh evidence of Germany's strict neu-
trality. Acting upon information from
the United States consul at Hamburg
to the effect that the Spanish steamer
Pinzon was about to sail with contra
band of war Mr. White went to the
foreign office and protested with the re-
suit that the government officials act
ed promptly. The steamer was searched
and no contraband of war was found
on board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
Kansas is First.

Secretary Greet of the Kansas Oma-
ha commission has received word from
Prof Henry WOrrall, who is at Omaha
arranging the Kansas exhibit that
Kansas would be the first state to have
an exhibit in place for the opening of
the exposition June 1. He stated that
the agricultural exhibit would be in
place this week. The material was
shipped from Topeka last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
GERMAN sHARPsHooTERs.
War Department Accepts the Brook
Iyn Company

New York May 27-The war department
has accepted the services of company of
trict of Brooklyn. The organization is
known as the Independent Volunteer
company, and has 200 members. When
war was first declared between the United
States and Spain the organization was
among the first to volunteer.
Lieutenant William Finkelmeier, the
company's commander, has ordered drills
to be held every day until the men are
called to the front. 1t is believed that
this is the first organization of the kind
in Brooklyn which has been taken by the
government to make up the quota of $500
men from this state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
LOW RATES
To Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
yer on June and 6, 1898

One fare plus $500 for round trip.
Tickets good for return at any time
from June Il to July 6, 1898. The Santa
Fe is the only line that runs all it's Col
orado trains through Pueblo and Color
ado Springs to Denver, and that lights
its day coaches and chair cars by the
axle electric light. The rock ballasted
track and the automatic block signal
system assure safety in transit. Par
ticulars on application to w. c. Gar
yer, Agent, A, 7. & S. F. Ry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
The Direct Line

to Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francis
CO and Portland, is via the Union Pacif-
&c. The service of the Union Pacific to
all principal western points is unex-
celled by any other line and consists of
Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pullman
Tourist Sleepers, Chair Cars, Dining
Cars. Meals a la carte)
For time table and full information
call on F. A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent
]. c. Fulton. Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
Memorial Day-Garield Park.

The committee in charge have COM
p1eted arrangements, and have succeed
ed in preparing a splendid programme
for the occasion. Music will be patriot
ic and of high order.
Addresses will be made by the fol-
lowing gentlemen: Gov. J. w. Leedy,
Mayor Fellows, J. A. Troutman, J. K
Hudson and w. F. Schock There will
also be music by the Modocs. AS this
is an etertainment to raise funds for
the purchase of a present for our name
sake, the cruiser Topeka" it is hoped
there will be a large turnout. Admis-
sion will be but 10 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
BICYCLE DECLINE.
March Exports Fall Comparative
Record.

sycles and parts from the United States
for the month of March was 1858, 729 de-
crease of $18,4S5 for the corresponding
month year ago, and an increase for the
year of $3.50, 373 over 1897
The United Kingdom showed decrease
in trade of 50, COZ Germany shows an in
crease in trade of s75. 991, and France an
increase in trade of $23 964
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
OnlY One Night 40 Denver

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through. No
other line runs its trains through an
these points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28

Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam, the most
wonderful medicine ever put on the
market for all stomach troubles. 1t
cures where all others fail. For sale by
Druggists,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28

The Perfect Little Pill. Rergs' little
Giants. cures Constipation and IndI-
gestion, also Sick Headache relieved at
once. For sale by Druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
The ONLY Line 70 Denva,.

Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers
and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28
Mineral Water

The finest in tt:e west. Come and try
It. J. w. PHILLIPS,
612 West Eighth St
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-28

anity in women IS
forgivable. 1t
was Natures IN
tention that wo-
man should be
vain of her per-
sona1 appearance,
and the woman
who fails of this
fails of her full
womanhood. No
woman should be
salts fe d to go
through the world
with a complex
ion made hideous
by u n S i g b thy
! b1otches, pimples
and eruptious.
No woman should
be satisfied to
have a s allow,
sickly complex
ion