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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-24


sarge was successfully launched at 1902
a. m
The Kentucky was launched at 11;35
o'clock.
Newport News, Va, March 24-Ken-
tuckians. proud of the new battleship
bearing their states name, were here
today by the hundred.
Governor Bradley. the states first
Republican governor, one of the leaders
of his party in the south, a born orator
and of commanding presence, was next
to the central figure at the launching
and the luncheon given to five hundred
by the ships builders after the cere-
monies The central figure was his
daughter and only child, Miss Christine
Bradley. a beautiful 1S-year-old girl,
who came with her mother and friends
from Washington, where she attends
school, to christen the vessel The
christening, which many officials
thought should be done with wine or
Kentuezy's famous product, was done
with pure water, Miss Bradley declin-
ing to use anything else. and winning
her fight for it after private but hard
fought battle with those who opposed
her. Carrying out her sentiment in the
matter, she had the water brought in a
pam N4AC-GON GlGu EldSS DOLIIe from
the famous crystal spring on the spot
where Abraham Lincoln was born in
Larue county, Kentucky Miss Brad
ley was an attractive figure on the
boats bow, with the emblem of purity
from its historic source in her uplffted
hand, surrounded by her six pretty
Kentucky maids of honor. She herself
IS striking blonde, and DESPITE her
youth has already attained unsOught
reputation in her native state as lit
erateur of great promise, inheriting
much Of her fathers native brilliancy
OF mind and other characteristics.
Kentuckians, proud of her. cheered
her act, and the states general assemb-
ly recently adopted resolutions com
mendlnS her for her stand in behalf of
pure water for the christening and a
more deserved name for her state.
Her maids of honor, all representa-
tive Kentucky bellies, were Misses Abbie
Ballard, Alice CastlemOn and Lillian
Siege of Louisville; Miss Sallfe Fron-
ston of Lexington; Miss Frances Collier
OF LANCASTER; and Miss Gatewood of
Mount Sterling
Lieutenant H. S. WhippIe. Seventh
regiment 2. S. Cavalry, on detail duty
an Kentucky, was master of ceremonies
Tor the kentucky contingent. Governor
Bradley was surrounded by his staff in
brilliant uniforms. Adjutant General
Collier, chief of staff; Assistant General
r OrreSter, Judge Advocate General las
NJ Beatty, Surgeon General George w
Grimths, COmmissary General T J.
Landrum, QuartermaS Ster General G. C.
4AAGll5Cls inspector General Frank Coles
AldeS-de-Camp Wright, Smith, Conway
Altering and Mulligan Added to those
were most of the state officials. Auditor
, h Stone, Treasurer G. w. Long
register Charles o. Reynolds and 9TH
erS.
First among the prominent citizens
We're the members of the state commits
sion appointed by the governor TO ar
range for KentucI1y's part in the chris
tening. They were: State-at-I4arge
Joseph c. s. Blackburn, John w. Yerl5es
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GOV. BRApLEY REsPoNDs
To the Toast s'Kentucky" at Today's
CeremonY.


Responding to the toast Kentucky
at the ceremony today, Governor Brad
ley said: (which Kentucky? Is it
Kentucky whose people with one ac-
claim return thanks to the distinguish
ed secretary of the navy for the splend-
id compliment paid them today, and to
the builders of the ship for their kind
and generous courtesy and hospitality? {?
rs it the Kentucky whose name is
written indelibly upon every chapter of
the nations history, since her admis-
sion into the sisterhood of states?
''Is it the Kentucky whose brave, bold
pioneers rescued a wilderness from the
savage and made it a blossom as the
rose?
rs it the Kentucky. the e1oquence of
whose Clay, Crittenden, Marshall and
Breckenridge shook the halls of con
gress and stirred the hearts of the peO-
pie on the hustingS?
rs it the Kentucky of waving grass,
of crystal stream, blended mountain
top and sky, of chivalrous men and
beautiful women?
rs it the Kentucky whose gallant
soldiers have ever been found in the
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fore front of battle, whose seamen have
won fame upon the ocean and christen-
ed heather lands with their precious
blood?
rs it the Kentucky whose great
heart beats with sympathy for the op-
pressed of every land and whose sons
hope and pray for a recognition of the
independence of suffering and starving
Cuba such as will send a thrill of joy
to the hearts of the struggling patriots
and shake the palace at Madrid?
of this Kentucky, I cannot fittingly
speak in t he short time allotted. But it
is the other Kentucky that calls for
speech and poetry and song, that Ken
lucky which today gave its first kiss to
the sea-
There is no better ship; there could
be no better name.
when fully manned and equipped
she starts on her mission, we Will all
exclaim: God bless Kentucky on the
land! God speed and protect Kentucky
on the sea-
mo ship has been christened as it has
been. Not according to the custom of
pirate vikings, clad with the skins of
wild beasts, but with sparkling water
from the spring, which quenched the
infant thirst of him who gave freedom
to a race and saved our country from
destruction.
And when the great ship majesticaI-
ly moves to the glorious destiny which
is in store for it, it will be sanctifier by
prayers of more Christian women than
all others that have ever moved on the
face of the waters.
Whether under calm and cloudless
skies, or struggling with tempest and
wave, whether in peace or war, there
shall hover over it, not the spirit of al
cohol, which has destroyed so many
lives, desolated so many homes and
caused the shedding of so much blood
and so many tears, but the spirit of
Kentucky's noblest son, the grandest
man in all the tide of time, sym bolized
by Gods gift to man, that which causes
the earth to yield it's fruits and har-
vest, which cleanses and purifies. which
quenches the thirst of the living and re-
lieves the parched lips of the wounded
and dying.
Purity and Patriotism have today
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IN TEN DAYS
1t is Believed That War Will
Be Declared.
Which Nation Will Make the
Formal Declaration
A MATTER OF DOUBT.
A Story Related That the Pres
ident Said
81 Believe There VIII Be No
War"
NOT AUTHENTICATED.
Permission is Refused to Blow
Up the Maine Wreck.
Capt. Mark Hurrying With the
Report Toward Washington.

Washington, March ALPHABETICALLY
every member of congress believes that
war will be formally declared between
the United States and Spain before the
end of next week.
In order to secure early action in
behalf of Cuba about 100 Republicans
have agreed to act with the Democrats
for the passage of a resolution recog-
nizing the independence of the Cuban
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has grown up and been educated in this
state and on the Santa Fe railroad.
He began years ago in the passenger
department of the Santa FTe as a clerk
and worked his way up gradually step
by step, compelling advancement from
one place to a higher one by absolute
merit and qualification.
It is safe to say he understands the
Santa Fe traffic business better than
any other one man.
The State Journal is delighted to con-
graduate the company and all con-
cerned I
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wounds received in battle. Larger ships,
not enter or attack our ports at fight
ing range. and this consideration was
always kept in mind by Chief COnstrUc-
tor RichbOrn when the Kearsarge and
the Kentucky were planned. That is
the explanation of the fact-a new one
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AT BOTTOM OF THE SEA.
It is Now Considered That the North
ern Pacific Steamer Pelican
Has Perished.

Tacoma, Wash. March 24.-It is now
considered certain that the Northern Pa
cifc steamer Pelican, 1852 days out from
Tacoma for Tien-Tsin, China, was wreck
ed or disabled off the coast of the Aleu-
tian island last October.
An empty 1ffeboat, supposed to belong
to the Pelican, was sighted by Captain
Helm of the ship Falkirk, which has ar
rived here from China.
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pertinent, the result of which will be
awaited with interest by the whole ma
ritime world. Instead of descending at
one move from the heavy primary bat
terry to the small calibre rapid fire guns,
as is done in the case of cruisers, it has
become the custom of naval architects
to interpOse a battery Of medium cali
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in naval design-that these ships with
a displacement Of II, ,525 tons, draw only
% feet inches of water, less than the
armored cruisers New York and Brook
Iyn, which would not combined be equal
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LAUNCHED.
Uncle Sam Now Has Two More
Great Battleships.
TheKearsarge and the Kentucky
Glide Down the Ways.
AN ARMY OF COLONIES
Journey From the Blue Grass
Country
To Witness the Ceremony of
the christening
Which Miss Bradley Performed
With Water From
ABE LINCOLN'S SPRING
The Occasion Attracts a Great
Crowd to Newport News.

Newport News, March 24.-The Kear-
sarge was successfully launched at 1902
q. m.
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OUR NEW WAR ENGINES.

Description of the Kentucky and
Kearsarge Launched Today.
There are larger battleships afioat on
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1.-THE appointment of Mr.. Nicholson to
this position is by all odds the happiest
one that could have been made.
Mr. Nicholson is a thorough Kansan
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London, March 24.-The Washington
correspondent of the Daily News says
that President Mckinley declared to a
recent visitor at the White House. Il
believe that there will be no war and I
am determined to prevent it if possible
by all means in my power"
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OFFERLE ITEMS.

Mr.. Parker of Hutchinson was in
this city Friday. He reported that
the milk business is improving.
Mr.. Kessler the cream tester was
here Friday.
w. F. Noble will occupy the resi-
dence recently established here by
Mrs. Somners.
A goodly number of Offerle young
people attended the surprise party
given in honor of Earl Lightcap's
10th birthday, at the home of his
parents.
Miss Lizzie Motz returned from
Dodge the Goth.
Miss Carrie Cline went to Belle
fonte Friday to spend few weeks
with friends there.
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harbOrs on the coast.

harbOrs on the coast.
Feb. O.--In the morning we saw a
large Spanish camp,-five palmetto
houses, many fish nets hanging on
reels and men getting ready to make
haul. Half of the party walk up the
beach with fish lines to try from the
shore, the rest sailed out to the middle
of the channel and anchored. No sue
cess until afternoon when two channel
bass were pulled in weighing Is TBS.
each, and dozen grouper, both red
and black. At three the tide turned
which made it necessary to leave, and
so we sailed homeward, stopping at
La Cost to see the Conch shell mound,
200 feet long and 60 high, covered
with cactus. The shells were perfect.
Then on up through the islands, an
choring for the night at another Span
ish Camp.
Feb. 11.-Made sail at a. m. and
at ten made Little Garparilla. Fair
wind and Master Burgess at the helm
took us safely across the harbor, fish
ed until noon, sailed around to Bocil-
la, down to New Pass, opposite Grove
City. made by last years storm out
into the broad blue waters of the
Gulf. Entered Stump Pass at p. m.
Fair winds and tide followed the "Ah
There" from start to finish.
Feb. 12.-Picnic at Stump Pass.
Caught a dozen bluefish and bass.
Mr.. Holman pulled in a shark seven
#. six inches in length, weighing 25C
lbs. ***
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Sheriff Avery learned that Charley
Hetzel was likely to go to Jim Doak's
in the Strip, near Alva, aud SO mott
fed the sheriff there to be on the look
out for him. The second day after
getting the notice the sheriff found
him there. Charles did not deny his
identity and was taken in charge.
Sheriff Avery brought him up, and he
was given a preliminary hearing be-
fore Justice Snow and bound over to
the district court. Not being able to
give a $500 bond he was committed to
iail. He had left the stolen horse near
Pratt, where it was recovered by dep
uty Shaw and the owner, John Varg
Jr., who went after it, Tuesday.
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Club Notes.

Wednesday afternoon was mothers
meeting. The following papers were
read and followed by most helpful dis
cussions. ''Amusing children at
home," by Mrs. Higgins; Excepting
faith with children" by Mrs. D. L.
Heath; Language in the::home," by
Mrs. Erwin; "Stepping in Fathers
Tracks," poem by Miss Gertrude
Pearson. Some of our members were
absent for various reasons. Can we
not give up part of one afternoon of
every week to each other, and make
our Woman's Club a source of help
and sympathy for our lives. Never
mird if you are not prepared for your
part in the program, remember that
your presence alone is a source of
help and strength to others. This
means every woman in Kinsley and
Edwards county; you are all invited
to join the club. II you cannot join
come end visit us occasionally. If
you can do neither, please help US a
llOUIO ny iOo So1Ao Va S1oAoS Ou
Wednesday afternoon until after FIVE
o'clock, so that those who wish to At :
tend may do SO. Remember the coun-
ty Mothers meeting on Saturday the
9Th of March, from 2 to Up. m. We
hope to make this mothers meeting
something for all women in Edwards
county to look forward to. Let us get
acquainted with each other. When
you read this invitation please say to
yourself ''this means me.'' The
Women's Club gives YOU personally
q most cordial invitation to come and
and help make the meetings rallying
point from which shall spring the
"Sisterhood of Women in our COM
munity.
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Mrs. J. M. Lewis entertained a few
young ladies, informally, in honor of
Miss Matte Marsh on Monday even
ing. They evidently had a sentiment
tai streak, for we found a great deal
OF amateur poetry lying about the
house the next morning. We had a
notion to publish some of it, and if
those young ladies are not very care
full to be extremely nice to us we may
yet,
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The greatest assortment of clothing
ever shown in Kinsley. We try to
make this department winner, and
believe this season will do it. Suits
from 75c. to S16.5O. Bring your cata-
logue.-Marsh & Bidwell,
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We will be fair with you. If you
want suit, Coat and vest, odd pants
or anything in the clothing line, if we
don't come up with Kansas City or
Chicago fellows we'll make you pres
ent of same. Come along we mean it.
Marsh & Bidwell.
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Don't forget all winter goods we will
now sell at cost to us. This is the
time of year to get bargains in this
line Remember they have to be clear
ed out in a few weeks to make room
for our Spring and new summer stock.
Edwards & Noble.
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Next week we will show you New
Dress goods, from set. Bingham to
the highest ,oore novelties. Also mems
Dress Shirts, Neckwear, etc.-Marsh
& Bidwell.
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The viewers on the petition to close
that part of the Sun City trail cross
ing Pete Lancaster's farm, reported in
favor of closing it. It will undonbted-
10 be contested before the board Of
county commissioners.
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Mrs. Fravel has the agency for the
Battle Creek Health Foods. Ca al
the Creamery and see them.
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You can get the Kansas City Semi
Weekly Times, for one year by leav
ing Is cents at this Office.
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The F. p. & F. G.. corsets sold by
Marsh & Bidwell are warranted. You
pay only for quality,-not the name.
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We handle the nobbiest line of Bug
gies in the market. Call and see
them.-Misner & Kennedy.
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We sell the John Deere Disc and
Canton Listers, Brown and Canton
Cultivators. They are the best.
Misner & Kennedy.
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Boots and shoes repaired. One door
east of Edw ards County Bank building
All work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices.-Chas. Alexander.
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Bring your watch, clock, and jewel
ry repairing to Schnatterly's Jewelry
Store, in Porter's drug store.
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| Know the condition of your eyes, by
having them properly examined by
DR.. Hayden, who is now at Mosh-
er & Baughman's office and will re-
main all next week.
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They Don't Wink

when train stops.-the electric lights
in passenger equipment of the Santa
Fe Route.
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NOTICE

1t you want work done in . perfect
manner and at cheapest rate, call on
William Seiglinger. No inferior work
allowed to leave the shop.
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Buy your Poultry Netting and
Window Screens OLA. HOttewitz.
See my new line of Harness for the
spring.-A. HOttewitz.
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We sell the John Deer all Steel
& Kennedy.

We will meet competition in Wind
mills, Pumps etc.-Misner & Kennedy.
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Cole now has a first class sewing
machine at prices to suit the times,
also q large variety of Picture Mould
ings. Call and see him.
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Special push in Clothing and Shoes
for the next two weeks.-Marsh & Bid
we'll.
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For picture mouldings, room mould
ings and sewing machines, go to F. N
Cole.
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Give me call for your needs il
spring hardware, etc., etc.-G. E
Rummell
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Mrs. F. D. Smith returned fror
Port Arthur Wednesday evening.
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An unlaundered white shirt made
of "Wamsutta muslin, with 200
linen bosom and cuffs for SO cts. Beat
ut If YOU can.-Marsh & Bidwell.
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F. E. Taylor has moved into the
Griffith house on 7th street.
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All kinds of sewing machines and
bicycles repaired and cleaned at
C. n. Skillington's tailor shop under
the post-office.
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now keep poultry netting which
will sell at fair prices.-G. E. Rummel
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Mr.. Nelson Adams of Larned was
in the city this week on legal business.
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Just received. A large ass ortment
of Scissors and Razors.
A. HOttewitZ.
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Nos. % "a. 34l and 342 daily except Sunday
Nos. and will run Sunday. Tuesday and
thursday. G. A. ROSE,
Agent.
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New goods at Schnatterly's Jewelry
Store. In Porter's Drug store.
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The Minserel show, Tuesday night
was very fair. They had $3.50 house
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1 keep glass which 1 sell at moder-
ate prices.-G. E. Rummell.
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See us for anything in the imple
ment line.-Misper & Kennedy.
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THE MILLINERY Bazaar.
Will carry a complete line of Spring
and Summer Hats, Ribbons, Gauzes,
Wells, etc. Watch for our opening ad.
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Window glass at DeTar's
S. Ct. Leonard.

School books are strictly cash to
all.-M. DeTar.
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COMPANY f.
Occupied Foremost Place on the
Firing Line.

Occupied a Foremost Place ON the
Firing Line.
Company T was mustered into the United
States army by Captain Heyl. U. 5. A., at
the District of Columbia National Guard
armory, Washington. D. c., May 10, 1898,
to serve for period of two years, unless
sooner discharged.
The company had a total strength of
seventy-eight, made up of three officers and
seventy-five enlisted men. On May Is, 1885,
the company left for Camp Alger, Va, In
company with the remainder of the 1st
Battalion, and on May 81, 1898, the regi-
ment left Camp Alger, Va, for Camp
George H. Thomas, Chickamauga Park
Ga, stopping over in Washington, D. c., to
be reviewed by the President and other
prominent officers. Camp Thomas was
reached on the 23d, and on the 1st of June
another move was made. the regiment ieav-
ing for Tampa to join General Skaters
corps, and remained at that place until
July 1, 1903, when it left for Port Tampa
to embark on the transport Catania, en-
route for Sibeney. Cuba, to Join General
Skaters army.
At Sfboney.
Siboney Cor Altares as 1t Is sometimes
called was reached on the morning OF
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COMPANY n.
Guarded the Spanish Prisoners at a
Critical Period.

Company of the LIST District of Co.
lUmbia Regiment was mustered in May 16
by Captain Heyl. being placed under the
command of Captain q. 3. Young. May
II marked the day Of their departure from
Washington for Camp Alger. On May -
the regiment started for ChickamauEa,
stopping on their way at Washington for
a review by President Mckinley. Ross
vile, Tenn, was reached on May "a From
this point the regiment endured a long
ard severely trying march to the park. IL
was fearfully hot and exceedingly dusty.
This march was a severe test to the men,
who were generally in pretty raw state.
At Chick amauga, until the departure for
Tampa, June ]. the time was mainly spent
in Instruction and drills The trip 10 Tam
pa was made in Pullman coaches. The trip
was entirely without incident AT Tampa
the company had still more drills. and IN
addition TO the three company drills they
had practice marches. bVouackiug on
Tampa Heights. battle exercises and then
marched back to Tampa from the heights.
Their first and only pay day until they
turned to the United States was at Tampa
on June & July they left Tampa for Port
Tampa, travelling in box cars. They en-
barked on the transport Catania for San
tiago de Cuba. The ship sailed at noon