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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
PHILTPPTNES LEFT OUT.
Missouri Democrats Want Every
thing Else in Sight

st. Louis, Aug. IA special to the
Republic from Springfield, No, says:
When the Democratic state conven-
ton assembled at o'clock yesterday
loud cries arose for speeches from ex-
State Senator David H. Ball, Congress-
man A. NJ. Dockery and Ex-Governor
Stone. These gentlemen complied, the
principal speech being that of ex-GoV-
ernOr Stone.
I would annex the island of Porto
Rlco TO the American Union" he SAID.
I am in favor of taking it because we
want it. 1t is necessary to our coast
defense; so is Cuba 1t is necessary to
our commerce and to our dominion of
every Democratic president from JEFF
fersOn to Buchanan favored territorial
annexation and that Jefferson advised
the annexation of Cuba repeatedly. He
emphasized the views he has already
expressed favorable to the Nicaraguan
canal greater navy and an increase
in the merchant marine.
It was 5 o'clock when Governor Stone
had ceased speaking and the order of
regular business was begun. Perma-
nent officers of the convention were
named and methods of business proce-
dure adopted. Congressman NJ. E. Ben
ton of Newton was elected permanent
chairman. He addressed the conven-
ton for fifteen minutes, saying that he
favored making the free coinage of
silver as paramount an issue during the
present campaign as it was in 1896.
Nominations for supreme judge were
then declared to be in order. Judges
Henry NJ. Ramey of St. Joseph, Noah
NJ. Given of Cass and VIM. @. Marshall
were quickly named, and then ex-GOV-
ernOr Stone nominated Judge Leroy B.
Valiant, followed by prolonged cheer
ing. The ex-governor proceeded with
a nomination speech that was of a
Mare Antony nature and provoked tu-
multuOus cheering from start to finish.
When he had concluded. Chairman
Benton called DR.. D. H. Shields of Han
nibal to the chair, and nominated John
W. Halliburton of Jasper county, as a
candidate for the short term.
A recess was then taken.
Tt was Sis p. m. before Chairman
business opened with speeches second
ing the nominations. 1t was 9:35 before
these had been concluded and the poll
was commenced.
The first ballot resulted in the cleo
ton of Judge William G. Marshall for
supreme judge, long term, by 3741z
votes; and Judge Leroy B. Valiant for
the short term of the same Office by
37412 votes.
Late last night the committee on res
ing the Chicago platform; insists on the
strict maintenance of the Monroe doc
trine; opposes acquisition of the Philip
pines or other territory in the eastern
hemisphere; approves the construction
of the Nicaraguan canal, which should
be controlled by the United States, de-
clareS that our navy should be kept
equal to any emergency, and demands
that Porto Rico and all Spanish terri
tory in the West Indies except Cuba
shall be taken and held by the United
States, Cuba to be allowed to establish
its own government and to be annexed
only at the desire of the people of the
island
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
KICK ON MARQUETTE.
Fault Found With the Placing of His
Picture on Omaha Stamps.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE question as
to the right of Father Marquette to fig
ure as a leading actor in the history Of
this country has arisen again, in connec-
ton with the fact that a picture of Mar
quette sailing down the Mississippi is
borne on the one cent Omaha exposition
stamps.
A correspondent of the postoffce de-
partInent recently wrote that he had made
a search to ascertain what claims Mar
quette mas to the distinction thus given
MN, with the result that history showed
MIN TO have been a foreigner and a Jesuit
but of no mark man of note either
IN literature or science. Information was
asked as to what was his great merit.
Mr.. John P. Merritt, third assistant
postmaster general, has written a letter
showing why the design was adopted
he says that the object of the promOt-
ers and managers of the Transmississippi
exposition is to give expression to a COM
nendable pride the part of the inhab-
itantS to the progress of their section. and
to demonstrate its growth, and anything
conspicuous and helpful in blazing the
way to these sections, and laying the
temptations of civilization is fraught
with great interest. 1t may be claimed,
the mississippi, but like Americas YES
pucct, he continued the explorations and
America is named after the latter.
AS to the religious beliefs of Mar
quette, says Mr.. Merritt, lit never en-
tered into or influenced the selection Of
AS to the fact of Marquette being a
foreigner continues the reply, ''he per-
formed service enough as a pioneer to
earn his citizenship and his bones still
lie buried on the west shore of Lake
Michigan. Columbus was also foreigner,
for that matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
CRISIS AVERTED.
Secretary Day Induces Italy to
Give Colombia More Time.

Washington, Aug. u.-By exercising the
good offices of the United States tactfully.
Secretary Day probably has succeeded in
averting a severe crisis in the relations
between Italy and Colombia growing out
of the Cerruti affair.
A eablegram was received at the depart
ment today from Rome saying that out
of regard for the United States the Italian
government had telegraphed Admiral
Cardinal at Cartagena, Colombia, to give
the Colombian government eight months
time in which to settle with Cerrutis
creditors under the terms of President
Cleveland's award. While Colombia has
not been heard from in acceptance of this
proposition. it is not doubted here that it
will be accepted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
Tours in the Rocky Mountains.

The Scenic Line of the World" the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, offers
to tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts. and to the
rans-continental traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rocky Mountains,
all through tickets available via either.
The direct line to Cripple Creek, the
greatest gold camp on earth Double
daily train service with through Pull
man sleepers and tourists cars between
Denver and San Francisco. The best
line to Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon
and Washington via the ogden Gate
way Write S. K. Hooper, G.. P. &
T. A., Denver, Colorado, for illustrated
descriptive pamphlets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
MARCH I12 MILES.
Second Division Preparing to Leave
Camp Thomas for Knoxville.

Chickamauga Park. Tenn, Aug. IL
Preparations to comply with the order is
sued from Washington for two divisions
to leave Camp Thomas will commence at
once. General Breckenridge, commander
at Camp Thomas, is opposed to the plan
of dividing the army, but II now seems seems
that the decision of the war department
is positive and Interchangeable. The plan
of General Breckenridge and his officers
was to reduce the size of the army by
sending the brigades to various places In
the mountains around Chattanooga, and
it is said one place had already been Sc
lected before the Washington orders were
issued.
The Second division. ordered to Knox
Vile, is expected to march the IL miles ei5
The country to be traVerSed is especially
adapted for a march and the. trip will
doubtless prove very beneficial to the
men It has not yet been decided how
the division ordered to Lexington will be
sent 1t is possible that this division will
also march.
lev and Secretary AIger to come to Chick
amauga and Investigate for themselves
the conditions there prevailing IS being
thoroughly pressed. No reply has yet
been received from either.
Governor HOlcOmb and starr OF Nebras-
ka arrived today. They will remain sew
eral DAYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
MISHAPS IN ONE FAMILY.
Frank McGrath Seriously Injured
While Visiting His Suffering
Father

J. S. McGrath, who lives on his farm
in Salt Greek township, Mitchell county,
Kan, member of the board of regents
of the state normal school at Emporia,
and the father of Frank McGrath, who
was president of the Kansas Alliance,
was stricken with paralysis some two
weeks ago, and is helplessly bed-ridden.
being deprived even of the power OF
speech. His son Frank, lives in Beloit,
and every day has driven out to see his
father, returning home after night.
On his return trip last Monday night
his team became unmanageable from
fright, ran away through hedge fence,
Overturning the carriage and dragging
Frank a long distance. In the struggle
he suffered severe internal injury be-
sides three ribs broken, so that he, too,
now is confined to bed and suffers much
pain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
Liver
Trouble

When the yellow flag of quarantine
is hoisted over a dwelling it means disease
and danger. So when the yellow flag
flies in the'face-whenth the cheeks sallow
and the clear white of the eye is dyed
saffron-there is danger. It is liver
trouble The liver is one of the most i'm
portant organs of the body. On the
proper discharge of its functions depend
human health and happiness. When the
liver fails of its duty, poisons at once be
gin to generate, and other organs of the
body become involved. Never neglect
the liver if you value health. If you are
suffering from liver trouble, begin at
Cnce the use of AYERS PILLS and you will
find prompt relief and permanent cure.
81 l0as so weakened BIZ liver trouble that
I could scarcely lift my head. While in
this condition began the use Of Ayers
Pills, and finding almost immediate benefit,
continued their use until aDGs cured Of
Esy complaint"
q. r. ". BENTLEY,
TOaOHer, ND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
WILL FOIL OFFICERS.
Kansas City Man Arrested in San
Francisco win Be Released.

San Francisco, Aug. 11-Chas. E
Dewey of Kansas City was quietly ar
rested here a week ago by Chief Lees
on a telegraph request from the above
mentioned city, where he is wanted on
a charge of obtaining money under
false pretenSes.
Shortly after his arrest he was re-
leased on bail. He claims that he is
former business associates in Kansas
City have invoked the aid of the law
to force him into a settlement of a
stock transaction. An effort to secure
extraditiOn papers from Governor Budd
was made but after investigating the
case the governor took it under cOnsid-
GRAFTON but intimated that he will not
sign the documents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
AFTER THE TRAGEDY.
Mrs. Orr's Last Message to the We rid
Given Out.

Clarendon, Ark, Aug. 11-This little
city has resumed its usual vocatfons.
The bodies of the four negroes victims
of Tuesday nights mob, will be buried
across the river today. The body of
Mrs. John T. Orr, who killed herself
in Jail, has been removed to her resi-
dence for preparation for burial Her
little 3-year-Old baby is with E A
Faifer, a friend of the family
Wallace Graham, Mr.. Orr's partner
in business, has received a letter from
Mrs. Orr's stepmOther at Mansion, Wis
but has not made the contents public
Mrs. Orr's remains will probably be
sent to her father in Mansion for in
terment.
S. W. Boardman has given out a
written statement prepared by Mrs. Orr
on Monday afternoon, just before she
took the fatal dose. 1t reads:
I want my baby, NeVa, to stay with
Mr. Faifer, with his children, while
live, then Mr.. Graham to have full con-
troll of her until my father comes for
her, which want him to do. I want
my father to have my baby and to raise
her I want my baby, NeVa to have
all my personal effects. My body is to
be shipped to my father and be buried
where he resides. l want to say to
Steve BOardman, Wallace Graham. Mr.
MOrehead and Mr.. Faifer that for the
kind manner in which they have treat
ed me, hope that God will bless them
for me. hope God will forgive Rachel
Miss Morris) for the way she has
treated me. want all of my property
and home to go to my baby. Neva, and
hope that his favorite lodge, Knights
of Pythias, will see that this, my last
will, is carried out. want papa to
help Wallace all he can. This state
ment completed at $50 p. m, Monday,
August 8, 1885,
Mr.. BOardman would not give out
this paper until Mrs. Orr was dead
He says her fathers name is w. c.
Barker, that he resides at Waupon,
Wis, and that at present he is very
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
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Pills
APHILIPPINE VOLCANO.
Daring Exploration of the Crater of
Tael by DR.. Kane.


Prof. Charles w. Shields writes of
''The Arctic Monument Named for Ten
nyson by DR.. Kane'' and incidentally
gives a sketch of the latter in the Au-
gust Century. Prof. Shields says:
1t was at LuzOn, the largest of the
Philippine Islands, that this adventur-
Gus spirit, though under a scientific i'm
pulse, passed the limits of prudence in
his far-famed exploration of the crater
of TaeI, a volcano on the Pacific coast
of the island, in region inhabited only
by savages. Crossing over to the CAPT
tai city of the island during one of the
long delays of Chinese diplomacy, he
procured an escort of natives from the
archbishop of Manila, and, in company
with his friend, Baron Loe, a relative
of Metternich's. penetrated the country
to the asphaltic lake in which the is
land volcano is situated.
The gentlemen at first descended to-
gether until they reached a precfpice
Overhanging the cavernOus gulf of the
crater, when the baron saw further
progress to be impossible. But the doc
tor IN spite OF the remOnStranceS of the
whole party, insisted upon being low
cred over the ledge by means of a rope
made of bambOOs, and held in the
handS OF the natives, under the baron S
directions until he reached the bottom
two hundred feet below. LoOsing him
self from the cord, he forced his way
downward through the sulphurous va
pors, over the hot ashes, to the green
boiling lake, dipped his specimen bot
tie into its waters, returned to the rope
several times stumbling, almost stif1ed,
and with one of his boots charred to a
coal, but succeeded in again fastening
himself, and was hauled up by his as
sistants, and received into their hands
exhausted and almost insensible
Remedies brought from the neighbor-
ing hermitage were applied, and he was
so far restored that they could proceed
on their journey. But rumors spread
before them among the pygrny savages
on the island of the prOfane invasion
that had been made into the mysteries
of the Tael, and an angry mob gather
ed about them, which was only dis
persed by one or two pistol-shots and
the timely arrival of the padres
The trophies of this expedition were
some valuable mineral specimens. a
bottle of sulphur water, a series of
graphic views, from recollection, in his
sketch book, and a written description
of the volcano by one of the friars.
which. after many wanderings, was put
in his hands as he sat at the home din
ner table, twelve years afterwards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
CLEANING A BICYCLE.
SOME GREAT POINTERS ON HOW TO
TACKLE THIS JOB.

Also a Little Advice as to Your Duty At
Various Stages of the Game, With Phil
OsophicaI Reflections For the Benefit OF
Hasty Tempered Victims.
Turn the wheel upside down. If the
handle bar turns around suddenly and
produces a tenth magnitude constellation
Just above your optics, say g Excuse me"
and count 10. Don't bang the poor wheel
yet.
Now get down to the sprocket. By this
time you will discover perhaps that when
you topsy turvied the wheel you forgot TO
remove the lamp. A little kerosene on
your head may do no harm, but when IL
begins to cavort down your spinal menin-
gifts in purling brooklets, why take Oh
the lamp.
Remove the chain. Right here the adj
vantages of a ohainlesS wheel Will begin Co
loom up like Vesuvius on busy day;
Don't be discouraged If the rear wheel
does begin a small sized Cuban revolution
with an abrupt termination against the
bridge of your nasal appendRge, say - Far-
donez-moi'' and count 81.
Unscrew the sprocket. Those lG5le
spherules that scamper out over the noor
are the ball bearings. It's well to know
this. Otherwise you might be tempted
not to look for them. Try to find as many
as you can. As for the rest, why con-
Rressional appropriation of so of Willie's
marbles may do if ground fine enough.
Try to catch as many of the ball bear
ings as you can. (You might employ
japanese juggler to help you 46'4 save
time and money
Unscrew the pedals. This is recreation
Take off the front wheel. Don't let it
drop on the floor too suddenly. It's an in
suit to your breakfast to ride Oh an oblaUe
spheroid. Of course as you have travelled
i, ctr
know this already. However, gentle re-
minder can do ne harm.
Unhitch the back wheel. If the frame
drops over, why, leave it be for awhile.
Like the wheels, you know, it may be
tired ooh, pretty fairD Tell your little
son to put back the sprocket after he leaves
a bit of his finger between the radii. Be
glad he's got nine and fraction more.
Now get out your oil tank. Be sure to
aim the first few squirts at your vest. All
bicycle cleaners do this. (Here's where the
'cuss'' vocabulary comes in strong.)
Put all the oil you can on the tires. a
tire manufacturer told US this-he ought
to know
Try to replace the ball bearings in their
proper sockets. If you are a billiard eX-
pert, you may preserve your equanimity,
otherwise we won't answer for the conse-
quences.
Carom around till IA balls are in place.
Squeeze the fifteenth and last ball in.
When the whole business drops into the
hub look pleasant and repeat slowly, IF
at first you don't succeed, " etc., ad lib.
Ease your conscience with a little more
of aforesaid ''cuss'' vocabulary.
At this stage of the game take the vari-
GUS parts of your wheel to professional
matchmaker, and when he says "Seven
dollars and a half ter clean an supply the
missing parts, PUNK down your money
like lamb and say nothing about it to
your wife. She's got wheel herself-it
won't have to be cleaned for a week yet.
But-save bit of the ''cuss'' vocabulary.
Vim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
OMAHA EXPOSITION.
me 1st to October 31st the Grand

June 1st to October 31st the Grand
est Exposition
Except Worlds Fair) ever planned in
the United States. Located within
cheap and quick access of the entire
MISSOURI and Mississippi Valleys, at
YOUR own doors. Through tickets be-
vond Omaha allow stop-overs. Reduced
excursion rates to Omaha. Take the
Burlington Route the old and firmly es-
tabIished line to and through Omaha in
any direction.
L. W. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager.
St. Louis. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
THE G. A. r. TRAIN
For Gin einnati, ohio,

VIII leave the Rock Island depot Sun
day, September 4, at o'clock p. M,
and will be made up of Pullman palace
and tourist sIeepers; also chair cars,
and will run through to Cincinnati
without change, arriving at Cincinnati
o. m. Monday, September 5.The Ladies
of the G. A r. and w. r. c., also the
Modocs, "a strong, will accompany
this train, insur1ng to all merry and
ENJOYABLE trip. For reservation in
sIeepers also seats in chair cars, call
at Rock Island passenger depot or write
to A. NJ. FULLER,
City Passenger and Ticket Agent.
,obO1a asa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
HORNET REACHES PORT.
Brings in the Prize Schooner Silva
Maria-Tabasqueno Released.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 1.-THE auxiI-
larry gunboat Hornet has arrived here
with the Spanish two masted schooner
Silva Maria, captured while running
from Batabano to the Isle of Pines for
food. The Silva Maria carried six men,
but no cargo.
Commodore Remey has received or
ders from Washington to release the
steamer Tabasqueno, captured by the
gunboat Hawk,while making for Sagua
la Grande under the French flag. Her
case falls in the same category as the
Alladin and Franklin, under the conten-
ton that Sagua Ia Grande is not
blOckaded mort
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
Ready For Watson.

''Is everything ready?" asked the Span
ish minister of marine.
Everything replied the naval engi-
neer.
1.-THE necessary cables and rollers are all
in placeP'
'sThey are. Shall give the word to
startP''
''Not yet" answered the minister of
marine. LET US wait until we hear that
Watson is really on his way across the At
lantic 1t will he time enough then to haul
Camara's feet 20 or 80 miles inland and
thus foil the Yankee pigs. Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
Florida Republicans Aroused.

Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. 11.-At the
Republican state convention held at
OcaIa yesterday, state candidates were
nominated, and at the Second district
Republican convention, held at the
same place today H. L. Anderson was
nominated for congress. Both conven-
lions were controlled by the Long fac
ton of the party, Judge Long, national
Republican committeeman from Flori-
da being chairman. The Egan-StlIlman
wing was completely routed. The Re
pubIicans for the first time in many
years intend to wage an aggressive
campaign. The administration was
endorsed amid great enthusiasm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
Col ombia is Ready to Settle.

Colon, Colombia, via Galveston, Aug.
11.-Advices from Carthagena today
say that Italian consul there, reports
that the Colombian congress has auth
orized President Caro- to settle the Ger
ruti claim. The necessary supplement
tary vote was accordingly added to the
budget, which was passed at the best
grace. The matter is therefore practi-
cally settled, only the manner and de-
tails of payment remaining to be fixed.
1t is understood that the good offices of
the British, French and German minis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
Captured Vessels Released.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 11-Acting I'M
der orders from Washington, Commo-
dore Remey has released the Norwe-
eian steamers Aladdin and Bergen. re-
Gently captured by the gunboats Hawk
and Viking, respectively, while bound
from Tampico to Vera Cruz. Mexico, for
Sagua La Grande, Cuba The ground
for their release is that Sagua is not a
bIockaded port. Both steamers left here
for their original destination. A like
disposition will doubtless be made of
the case of the Norwegian steamer
Franklin, captured by the Hawk, while
bound for Sagua
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
WASHINGTON DIDN'T KNOW
1000 Soldiers Did Not Sail for Ma
Mia Yesterday

San Francisco, Aug 1.-THE news tel
egraphed from Washington to the eff
feet that 1000 soldiers departed from
this city for Manila was a mistake
Two large transports will probably
leave this city next week for the Philip
pines but the only volunteers to take
their departure today was a detach-
ment of New Workers who will sail for
Honolulu tonight on the steamer Mari
posa. 1t is probable that the news re-
ferring to their departure telegraphe
by the commanding officer to the de-
partment at Washington was pulled"
between this city and Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-11
yellow Jaundice CURED.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for its relief
It is with pleasure we publish the follow
ing: This is to certify that I was a ter
rible sufferer from yellow jaundice for
over six months, and was treated by some
OF the best physicians in our city, and all
to avail. DR.. Bell, our druggist, rec
commended Electric BitterS; and after
taking two bottles, was entirely cured
I now take great pleasure in recommend
ing them to any person suffering from
this terrible malady. l am gratefully
yours, NJ A Hogarty, Lexington, KY
Sold by Swift & Holiday, druggists.