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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
FIEND AT ST. JOE.
A Man Seen to Put a Child I'm
der the Ice.

st. Joseph, Jan. 8.-Early this morning
an unknown man broke a hole in the ice
on the Missouri river and showed a male
child into the opening. The act was wit
messed by a man who, after telling a boy
to notify the police of the affair, follow
ed the murderer across the river to the
Kansas side.
Neither the pursuer nor the murderer
have been found, but have been tracked
to a point several miles north of the city.
The hole found where the child was
forced into the water, together with the
pole with which the ice had been broken,
but until the man on the track of the
fend returns nothing further can be as
certained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
"BROWNIES" WALK.
City Railway Assistant Supt. Not
Aware of the Habits of Brownies.

Assistant Superintendent Charles Hixon
of the city railway, was on hand to meet
the Santa Fe train No that arrived at
11:45 this morning with the two special
cars of '"The Brownies company. The
bills say that there are ''6O-Brownies-6O =,
and Mr.. Hixon knew that the one regular
car that met the train would not be able
to accommodate the extra crowd, so he
took down a special train of two cars,
making three in all. The Brownies ar
rived all safely enough and on time, but
they were tired of riding, and instead of
getting aboard they walked up Fifth
street. go Brownies, Count Them, 60
all walking up Fifth street. Mr.. Hixon
returned to the barn with the two extra
empty cars.
He had failed to notice in all pictures
and descriptions of Brownies that they
are always on foot-and entirely too act
i've and frisky to be cooped up in trolley
cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
TROUTMAN ISN'T SCARED.
He Doesn't Believe There is Any De
BOissiere Girl.

Troutman & Stone. who are trying to
have the De Boissiere deed to the Odd
Fellows for the estate in Franklin
county set aside, say that they are not
at ali alarmed at the report that an
heir has been found.
Mr. Troutman said, in discussing the
report:
This is a matter that was thorough
ly investigated before 1 went to France.
We have no fears that there is any 9TH
er heir to the estate except the sister
of De Boissiere, who lives at Bordeaux
There have been all kinds of reports
and all of them have been investigated
by US I believe that we will win the
case when it comes up for trial in OF
tawa this month"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
FoRsAKE BUSHNELL.
State Colored Troops Refuse to Act as
an Inaugural Escort.

Columbus, Jan. S.-The Kurtz people
nave bestirred themselves to bring a
friends here, to attend his inaugl1ra-
ton It is stated that for this purpose
railroad tickets were sent to certain To-
caltles where the governors friends
We're thought to be numerous, for free
distribution, for the purpose of brine~-
ing as many as possible to the cifv
Inc calling of the mass convention viii
now also bring a large crowd of Hanna
supporters to Columbus. Agents of the
hurtz people were today endeavorine
70 place pictures of the governor in the
windows of business houses on all the
PLInclpal streets. They met with con
siderable opposition and bur a favv nic
lures appear. Preparations are being
Pushed for the inauguration by the Io-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
BOOK TRUST AT WORK
Trying to Force Out Companies in
Texas That Have Obeyed Laws.

Austin, Jan. S.-Superintendent Car
Isle of the educational department is
having trouble with school text book
companies who failed to get recognition
before the school text book board.
1t has been reported to him that GER
tain text book publishers whose bids
were not accepted by the board on ac-
count of high prices, are preparing to
push their books into public schools
through private contracts with trus-
tees; the prices at which their books
are to be introduced not to be cOnsid-
cred.
It is their object to get the parents
to resist the new book law All school
teachers in Texas have been warned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
BIDS FOR GRAZING LAND.
Government Invites Them for Indian
Lands in Oklahoma.

Washington, Jan. S.-The secretary of
the interior has issued advertisements in
viting bids for the leasing of the grazing
lands on the Kiowa, Comanche and
Apache Indian reservations in Oklahoma
for three years from April 1 next, also for
lands on the Wichita reservation in Okla
homa for one year from April 1. These
lands are said to be the most valuable
for grazing purposes in the United States
and amount to about 2,5OO, 600 acres, some
of which are fenced and some open.
About one-ffth of the acreage has never
been leased before, while the lands in the
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache reserva-
tions have been leased usually for yearly
periods. The awards will be made by the
Indian agent at Anadarko, o. T.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08

at Paris, whittier he had gore a the
special commissioner of the United S'tates
to the French exposition of 1900. H, re-
covered sufficiently to make the jou ~ney
to America, and came at once to Au-
gusta.
He was the chief of the department of
publicity at the Worlds fair and a we Il
known newspaper man. He was latch r
connected with the Chicago Times Herald
and was formerly a managing editor IN
Philadelphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
FLYING SQUADRON
Of British Ships to Be Formed
For Chinese Waters.

London, Jan. 8-A rumor is in circula-
tion, emanating from the dock yards at
Portsmouth, that a flying squadron of
British ships will be formed for service
in Chinese waters.
Pekin, Jan. S.-The Chinese universally
resent the governments concessions to
Germany.
TouIon, Jan. S.-The French second class
cruiser Pascal, of about 1000 tons. sailed
from here today to reinforce the French
fleet in Chinese waters.
London, Jan. S.-An investigation of
the report received from Portsmouth,
that a flying squadron of British war
ships was about to be formed for ser
vice in Chinese waters, shows it to be
unfOunded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
BRUSH'S HOUSE AFIRE.
Baseball Magnate's Fine Man
sion Near Indianapolis
in Flames.

Indianapolis. Jan. S.-The beautiful coun-
try home of John T. Brush, the base ball
magnate. east of the city, is reported on
fire and in danger of complete destruction.
LATER Lombardy," the home of
Mr. John T. Brush, the baseball mag
nate, three miles east of this city, on
Washington street, was gutted by fire
this morning. The house was of unique
architecture, built of stone and cost
about $35, 600. The loss is estimated at
$40, 900. The furniture and bric-a- brac
We're removed without DAMAGE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
WOMEN WHO WRITE
For the Newspapers to Have a Meet
ing at Washington.

Washington, Jan. 8.-The Woman's
National Press association have ar
of press women, to be held in Washing
ton City, February IS and 19. On the
evening OF the 18th there will be a re-
ception to the delegates at Willard's s
from z to 10 D. m. All WOmen'S press
clubs are invited to send representa-
tives and all press women not connect
ed with clubs are invited to be present.
Each club is requested to name a
speaker and send her name and the
subject of her paper to the cores
ponding secretary, Mrs. Mary NJ. North,
Anacosta, D. c.
Delegates can set reduced rates on
railroads by purchasing tickets for the
national suffrage convention, which will
be held at the same time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
MAJOR HANDY DEAD.
Was. U. s. Commissioner to
Paris Exposition in 1900.

Hotel Bon Air. Augusta, Ga, Jan. s.
Major Moses P. Handy died at noon today.
The remains will be taken to Berlin, Md,
for burial.
Major Handy has been an invalid for
the past two months. He was taken ill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
Police Judge Atchison today ID

Police Judge Atchison today found
Krauss was arrested by Patrolman
Rucker for speeding his horse along
Kansas avenue. Krauss appealed to
the district court and said: L have
driven faster than that lots of times
and was never arrested. I don't think
this is right" Judge Atchison re-
piled: You admit yourself that you
were going at a speed of from ten to
twelve miles an hour. The limit is six
miles an hour in the city limits"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
BLACK WAR.
Another Outbreak Of HOstili.
ties in South Africa
Between Rebel and Friendly
Tribes of Africans,

London, Jan. S-A special dispatch
from Capetown says Lerethodi, the
paramount chief of Basutoland, has at
tackled Maougha with $1,000 men. Num-
bers are reported to have been killed
and wounded on both sides. Several
villages have been sacked. The whole
country is in a ferment and all traders
are leaving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
BREAD ON THE WATER
Cast by Senator Milton Brown is
About to Return.

Major Henry Inman, whose boOk.
THE Santa Fe Trail, has been received
with popular favor, is not the only man
who viii make money out Of the ven
ture.
Several years ago ex-State Senator
Milton Brown of Garden City advanced
Major Inman considerable money, anu
IN Tet11rn was ASSIGNED One-fourth Of
the profits in the book It has been es-
tfmated that Major Inman's share VIII
be in the neigh bOrhOod of S25,OOOs anu
in that event Brown will receive q nice
slice to repay him for the money ad-
yanced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08

1t is easy to ca~tch a cold and just as
easy to get rid OF 1t II you commence
early to use one Minute Cough Cure. It
cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneu-
nonia and all throat and lung troubles
It is pleasant to take, safe TO use ana
sI,re to cure. G. w. Stansfeld, 632
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
ON ACCOUNT OF FTTZ.
The Charter of Marion Lodge of EIks
Has Been Restored.

Marion, Ind, Jan. S.-The charter of
Marion Lodge of Elks was restored to-
day.
1t was revoked because Bob Fitzsim-
mons was taken into membership two
or three months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west Come and try
e. J. w. PHILLIPS.
612 W. Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-08

The Tax. PAYERS league will make an
aeTorf to reorganize. For several
months the organization has been IN a
failing condition and there has not oaen
a meeting since last summer FIss-
a meeting at DR.. Hamilton's otnce ne11t
Monday evening to reorganize- Iae
league intends to discuss plans to help
the city council enforce the new CITY
water rate ordinance at this meeting
Katie Emmett, who comes to the
Crawford theater in this city next
thursday evening in 1.-THE Waits OF
New York is celebrating the two
thousandth performance of that piece
at the Ninth Street theater in Kansas
C,itv this afternoon The matinee per
Torrance marked this number, and af-
ter the play Miss Emmett held recep-
ton on the stage to which all the Ia
dies and children in the house were
invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
MARCHAND's DESPERATE PLIGHT.

Paris Oct 12.--The London correspondent OF
the "Matin" who generally echoes the opinions
~ the French Embassy at the British capital,
admits that the evidence supports the truth NJ
the reports as to the desperate condition In
which General Kitchener found Major Mar
chand and as TO the latter's almost utter lack
OF supplies Of any kind. He says
1T is probable that Major Marchand confessed
his inability to retain the position, even If not
Handicapped by the presence Of the British ana
the Dervishes IT is. however. out Of the cues
tion that Marchand should accept the Brltlsn
offer courteous though il be, 10 provide MN
TRANSPORTATION to Cairo. If he admits the I'M
nractica bNity Of remaining at Fashoda he
ought TO fall back TO his former post In Bahr-
el-GhaZal IA,
''Tn such an event France could negotiate with
Great Britain to enable her to reVictual ana re-
inforce Major Marchand by the only posslpie
route namely. the Nile.
Whatever may be the developments OF tne
situation, France must not abandon her rights
10 have an outlet by the Nile for the commerce
of her Central African possessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
NOTICE GIVEN TO SPANTARDS.
DATES WHEN THE UNITED STATES WILL
TAKE CONTROL OF CUBA AND
PORTO RICO FIXED.

WASHINGTON oct 11.-Instructions have been
sent to the United States Military Commission
in Cuba fixing ecem ber ! the date when
Snanish control over the island must cease The
Commissioners acting on these Instructions
have Informed the Spaniards that all ports and
customs receipts and the management Of mu-
nicpal affairs will then pass into the hands Of
the American military commanders in the island
This order was not intended TO work hardshlp
70 the Spanish troops or Government, but 1t
was thought best to fix definite time 10 END
Spanish rule and to begin operations under the
Government Of the United States. 1t Is probable
that United States troops will go to Cuba before
that time By December IT is expected TO have
troone en- stationed that there will be no need Of
Snonish troops TO preserve order The procla-
nations issued by the President establishing
custom rates and defining the manner In which
Cuban territory shall be governed will prevail
until il becomes apparent that new regulations
are needed
on October 1s Major General Brooke viii
assume absolute command Of the island OF
Porto Rico II is possible that all the Spanish
troons will not have left Porto Rico at that
,,,re. - so they will be auartered in barracks
until they can be taken away. In the language
Of Secretary Alger, the United States will be
,ba host and the Spaniards the guests after Oc-
tobar 1S The United States will not ship the
remaining troops to Spain at its own expense
That was no part Of the protocol. The custom
houses the money received for customs ana
,ho rovornr7ent Of the island will pass COM
nIeiely from Spanish control on the GATE nhed
The nresent custom regulations, under permls-
sion Of the President. VIII prevail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS FIRM.

Washington, Oct. 11-When the attention
Of the officials Of the War Department was
called to-day to the statement made in Madrld
chat strong force of Spanish troops would De
kept in Cuba until The treaty Of peace had been
signed. 1t was stated that there had been ana
would be no change in the orders Of the unlteu
States troops and that the instructions given
TO the American Military Commission in Havana
to take possession Of the island on December l.
irrespective Of the presence or absence OF the
Spanish officials. would he vigorously adhered TO-
The Spanish troops may stay in Cuba for a
time after that date If evacuation is not COM
nleted but they will be no longer the masters OF
the island and United States officials will ad-
minister all OF its affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12

elected 70 the Assembly until he resigned the AS
sisfant secretaryship of the Navy. and described
in glowing terms the distinction he had won on the
battlefield
On motion Of Paul p. Cravath. the following
resolutions were carried with unanimous accama-
ton:
Resolved. That We commend the wisdom OF the
party In nominating as our candidate for Governor
me HON Theodore Roosevelt. who. on the field OF
patte ana In his conspicuous career in the public
service has given such manifold proof Of mis- cour-
age patriotism, high character and great ability.
the Republicans OF the XXNIIth Assembly District
refer with pride TO the fact that II as their
representative In the NewYork Legislature that
Colonel Roosevelt began his brilliant public career
as Republican statesman: further
Resolved. That we pledge 10 Colonel Roosevelt
and 10 the Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff, Republican
candidate for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and to the en-
tire Republican State ticket and Nathaniel A.
Flsherg, Republican candidate for Senator FOR the
XVIII Senatorial District, and to Gherardi Davis,
XXNIIth Assembly District. our earnest and en-
thusiastic support.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
OCCUPYING NANZANILLO.
AMERICAN FLAG HOISrEp OVER THE PUB
Lie BTILDINGS-CITY OFFICIALS RE-
MAIN IN POWER.

Manganillo. Oct 10 delayed In transmission
The Standards leave here at daybreak to-
morrow on board the steamer Porto Rico
bound for Cienfuegos She is heavily loaded.
Colonel Ray the American commander. paid
a farewell visit to the Spanish commander
Colonel Parron. at O'Clock this afternoon
The American troops then marched to the pub
lie square. hoisted the Stars and Stripes and
proceeded 70 the Custom House. where sim
liar ceremony was performed The soldiers
then repaired TO the postoffice and hoisted the
American ensign there.
In the majority Of instances the present in
cumbents will hold office, pending the arrival
here Of General Wood
Acting upon Instructions received here from
Havana the civil government Of Manzano
was turned over TO the Americans by the Span
ish officials under protest.
Colonel Ray has paid visit to General Rios.
the Cuban commander whose camp is situated
about three miles from this city The Cubans
seemed astonished that the civil government
was not turned over TO them.
II is expected that the city Of Holeuin In this
proyince will be evacuated in the future.
One regiment Of American troops is consid-
cred enough to occupy Manzanillo On the
rival here Of the 4th Immunes. Colonel RAJ
will return to Guantanamo. The health Of the
city and troops is good.
Dr. Donaldson the customs collector, fnds
it impossible 70 prevent smuggling without the
help Of a revenue cutter. vessel Of that de-
scription is also wanted here for other reasons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
CNVOYS UNABLE TO AGREE.
ro,-PTH JOINT SESSION ENDS WITH
OUT DEFINITE RESULT.
>,orurHG FORMULATED FOR A TREATY-PRoB-
AptE TREND OF THE DISCUSSIONS - CON-
MIssIoNERs HARD AT WORK.

xoru1Nc, FORMULATED FOR TREATY-PRoB-
.rrE TREND OF THE DISCUSSIONS CON-
MIssIoNERs HARD AT WORK.
Paris. oct. 12-After fourth Joint session.
lasting from o'clock yesterday afternoon to
AZ the American and Spanish Peace Commits
s,oners adjourned without having reached a final
conclusion as 70 any point in the protocol
Thus far there has been no Joint formulation
~ crvstallization OF views TO be returned by each
commission to its Government for embodiment
IN the final treaty
The question of the Philippines has not YET
,eAn considered In joint session. though the
.,,.ricans at their separate sessions have ac-
ouired exhaustive information from persons VINO
have lived in the Philippine Islands and done
husip4ss there. They are now therefore Wen
oo,,,rred 10 discuss the subject when II
comes up
THE cpanish Commissioners hove presented
written views expressions and proposltiohs' u
which there have been written rejoinders Ihose'
. ~ original and in translations have been
read nj the ioint sessions, while in the receSse'
,boy have been respectively digested ana re-
,oorses formulated to them rendered into ooth
English and Spanish. for the next JOINT session.
The Spaniards It Is believed. have asked 10
have the Cuban debt assumed ny the oni'eu
states urging that the dent shouio pas" WI"
Tho sovereignty The debt so presented ior
American assumption covers the expense OF the
Ten Years Insurrection. the recent insurrec-
ton and the war with the United States so lar
- cna,n's outlay in the war can be classned
against Cuba. 49,.
The Americans probably have repheo 'na'
1. ,rdeed anv part Of the so-called CUBAN oept
q allowable the part incurred In suppressihs
,,surrections or In the war with the Ohi'eu
States is not allowable.
Tho Standards will doubtless also urge eQui-
ties IN stocks waterfront improvements puohc
buildings. and perhaps war material IL Is poS-
sib,e that this contention will receive cohsluer-
o.ion ON the basis OF equities between mort
eagor and mortgage.
Thus far no disposition has been developer
-. either side TO delay the ultimate conclusions
cd The end Of the work in hand. The Ameri-
oo, commissioners are anxious to concluce the
oo,ferances as soon as possible. and on recess
davs they are devoting from three to nve hours
90 discussions and details
The adjournment yesterday (Tuesday) was
10 Friday ,,.o
Roth Commissions have accepted an HlNl'a
,ior ~ 2 reception to be given by the Figaro
This Wednesday afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
STRIKE LEADERS DISCOt RACED.


PARIS woRKINGMEN SHOW LESS EN-
rHrsIAsM-POLITICAL TROUBLE FEARED
Parts. Oct. 1.-THE strike meetings to-day
although they adopted resolutions in favor OF
continuing the strike. displayed fast waning
enthusiasm. and the leaders fear that the move
fnent will collapse, although the bricklayers ana
woodcarvers to-day decided to Join the strikers
The city. however is perfectly quiet, but the
enormous increase in the strength of the garri-
son points 10 the fact that the Government ie7is
political rather than labor troubles
The strikers central committee Is poiitical
and revolutionary organization. and 1t Is en-
elnoering the dispute as n 1T were strike OF me
proletariat No conflict between the soIdieIs anu
the strikers has occurred up TO the present
No, since 1870 has Paris looked so Warllke
A number OF young men Of title made demon
etration in front of the house OF the Duchesse
6I'zfs. on the Champs Elysees on sunday even.
Ing They were led by Prince Henry oi
c.hartres and Count Sabran de PonteVes ana
rbenrcd a passing squadron Of curassiers WIN
cr,es ~ "Vive rArme" Thence they proceeded
80 an anti.revsionist meeting, preaided over by
~ M,lcvoye. where they shouted NiVe de hoi'
They afterWaro Dispersed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
INCREASE OF YELLOW FEPER.
OFFICIALS THINK IT WILL CONTINUE
Until COLD WEATHER SETS IN.

OFFICIALS THINK 1T WILL CONTINUE
UNTIL COLD WEATHER SETS IN
Washington. Oct 1.-THE reports TO the Marine
HOSPITAL service to-day show that yellow fever IN
the South is steadily increasing. The oniciais say
that the increase In the fever list Is likely 10 con-
t,nue until cold weather sets In, and this IS
thought TO be at least three weeks on IN tne re-
eion most affected The dispatches received mere
renort the total number Of cases in MISSISSIPPI
at 40 with So deaths since the epidemic broke out
yellow fever was reported to have occurred at
Lake Charles La in a dispatch from Dr. Edmond
cueb,r of Nev-Orleans At Franklin, La. there
are ,wenty-eight new cases and no deaths Fol-
lowing are the Mississippi reports OF new cases
FOR to-day.
Jackson-e white cases. negro; total Canton
/ Crystal springs- Madison white. 10 ne; ne;
rroes Total Is Harriston--l4, making 90 IN an
now under treatment. Rdgeland-l Norwqqu- W 9T,,-
new cases one death. Oxford-l case. camp tut-
ron the new fever detention point AZ Avondale.
near New Orleans. with capacity OF ABOUT one
,bousand patients opened to-day .
a dispatch from Surgeon Carter says yellow fever
has broken out at Bay St Louis, MISS, ana tnat
there are four or hve cases there