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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
A GHOST SHIP.
Seen Off the North Shore Near
Chicago at Night.

Chicago, Nov. 1s-Residents of Rog-
ers Park and the north shore are great
~ interested over the reported appear
ance of 9 phantom ship in the lake
Tuesday night. Enveloped in a white
mist and tossed as on the waves of the
storm, according to accounts, a phos-
phorescent object, shaped like a great
masted boat. bore down upon the shore
close to the foot Of Devon avenue about
8 o'clock.
When within a few yards of land the
vessel turned its course seaward and
soon disappeared. A piercing wall,
likened to the despairing cry Of fated
men, came from the darkness where the
white cloud vanished. Some reputable
citizens of Rogers Park claim to have
seen the apparition, and not since the
last big sea serpent story has there
been so much excitement In the quiet
homes Of the north shore.
Groups of persons were watching In
the vicinity of the lake last night for
the temperance of the ship. They
heard only the plash of the waves, how
ever, and an occasional light alone ap-
peared on the water to break the mono
tony of the lakes blackness.
Among those who claim to have wit
messed the phenomenon are Lieutenant
John Collins of the Rogers Park police
station; p. L. Touhy, real estate man;
Schamp Jaeger. proprietor of the Haven
club house at Devon and Evanston aV-
enues; Joseph Miller, manager of the
club house; officers NJ. z. Smith and
John Foley, and fisherman of the name
of Herman.
According to the stories of these men
the ghostly ship was first seen about a
mile and a half off shore and to the
north of Devon avenue. Its form was
that of a twO-masted schooner about so
feet in length and it appeared to be
carried along in a white haze The sails
and rigging were said to have been
plainly visible at a distance of three
quarters of a mile and at closer range
some of the men said moving figures
could be discerned on board. They too
were white.
The vaporous object came close to the
shore at Devon avenue, say the nara
tors, within plain view of the persons
at the Haven club, and then of a sud
den changed it's course seward. Off
GER Foley, who was near the lake at the
time, says he saw white object ascend
the rigging and wave its arms just as
the boat turned from the land
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
KANSAS REFUNDING BONDS
Governor Leedy Completes the Sign
ing of 100000 of Them.

Governor Leedy has just completed
the task of signing 1920. 900 of refunding
bonds Of the state of Kansas, which
have been purchased by the state school
fund. They are dated July 1, but owing
to the weakness of his eyes Governor
Leedy was unable to sign them until
since the campaign closed.
All but $4,000 of these bonds were
held by the permanent school fund be-
fore they were refunded, but they were
drawing Z per cent interest. They fell
due last July, so the last legislature or
dered them taken up and provided for
their being refunded at 4 per cent. The
$4,000 portion of them was held by east
ern bondholders and was purchased by
the state through the National Bank Of
the Republic of New York City.
The state now owes $685., 900 in bonds
and all but $4,000 is held by the state
itself. OF this amount s598, 900 is held
by the permanent school FUND, and IS, 900
by the State university fund. The $25,
600 still out will fall due on January /
and will be refunded by the permanent
school fund commission. It is part of
an issue of $4,000, issued by act of the
legislature March 8, 1869, for the pur-
pose of completing the east wing of the
state house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
NEGROES AROUSED.
Big Meeting of Colored People at
Oooper Union.

New York, Nov. ia mass meeting Of
colored men and women to protest against
of the southern states was held last night
in Cooper Union. AS precautionary
even in this city, in the HelPs Kitchen
district, there has been a considerable
precaution, however, was not at all nee
essary, as the gathering, although en-
one. The hall was crowded with colored
people with spr1nkllng OF whites A
ever, sent letters commencing the object
OF the meeting During tedious wait
ter aisle and s6o,ta lt MS on II we o3Iv
had a William Illovd Garrison Wendell
Phillips or an Abraham Lincoln at this
This evoked tremendous applause. Thos.
Fortune appeared on the stage a few mo
ficer's chair Mr.. Fortune in iengthy
address told Of the race troubles in the
Ebenezer D. Bassett. formerly minister
to Hayti, also spoke.
''rfoting and revolution which have dis
graced the states of North and South Car
states for their failure to suppress the
outbreaks against the negroes and for
eral authorities if they found themselves
unable to cope with the conditions, and in
under the constitution shall be respected.
The resolutions further recite that the
states of Mississippi, South Carolina and
Lonislanfa nave BY const1t,utIonal, enact
HenL ulSIFalCnlSeu more IMAM nalI their
population and demand that the basis of
representation of these states in congress
proportion to the number of male citizens
thus DISTINGUISHED The concluding reso-
luton follows:
Resolved, That we implore the guidance
of Almighty God in the shaping of our
homogeneous citizenship, to the end that
it may make for righteousness, for human
progress and for the invincibility of our
ments Of rioting and revolution from with
out"
Among the speakers were Lawson N.
State Sumner league of Connecticut,
Rev. Dr.. J. n. Scott Of Henderson, N. c.:
Rev. Benjamin F'arris Of Boston and Mrs.
Elizabeth B. Grannis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
FROM EMPORIA.

John Shrader was on the east end en-
CINE for few hours yesterday.
SWftchman Leslie handled a switch list
last night in the absence of Jerry Dowd,
who worked yardmaster.
VIII Pierce is here from the Topeka
hospital. He will return tomorrow.
Switchmen Seymour and Gleason work
ed on the extra crew last night.
A car of wreckage from the Halstead
wreck was on the rip-track today.
The estimated value of property burned
by fires originating on the middle divis-
ion during the month of September
amounted to $549.
James McKinzie went to work last night
wiper.
Engineer Lewis went to Florence last
night to run switch engine.
Laying off: Brakenen Seagondollar
Loving, Cole and Rdckard, Night Yard
master Long, Machinist Wilkins, Wiper
Kepler, Firemen Carter, Roberts and
Mauck.
Joe Lightner has returned to work
Engineer Galletly is in Strong City tax
ing the place of Engineer Lepper, who is
Wiper Walthau has returned to work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
RAILROAD NEWS.
System of Detecting Errors in
Loading Freight
Now i'm Use by the Santa Fe
Proves Satisfactory.
ONLY TWO ERRORS
Discovered in the Sixteen Days
Of Operation.
System Not Very Popular With
the Employees.

Kansas City, Nov. 1S.-The system of
detecting errors in loading freight used
by the Santa Fe has proved quite a sue
cess. During the sixteen days that the
system has been in operation only two err
rors in loading have been found which
could be laid on the local freight depot.
In this system the fault is not shifted
from bill clerk to check clerk, and from
check clerk to truckman, but the error is
quickly traced down to one man. For
the first error the guilty party is laid off
for five days, for the second OffenSe he is
laid OFF for fifteen days and for the third
offense he is discharged
The system is not very popular among
railroad men at first because of the red
tape, but after it has been tried and its
efficiency demonstrated, it finds many ad-
vocates. 1t is said that the Burlington
will shortly introduce the same system at
its freight depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
THEY WANT OUR CORN.
Large and increasing Demand in
South Africa

Washington, Nov 18.-A heavy and
continued demand exists for corn and
also for American cOrnmeal in South
Africa, according to United States Con-
sui General Stowe at CapetOWn, who
has made a special report to the state
department on the subject of American
trade in that section of the world. The
corn is quoted at 1882 per hundred
pounds in Capetown and $4.44 in johann
nesburg, and the supplies do not satisfy
the demand.
The cornmeaI Is quoted at Sab per
have recently arrived from America
and MOntevideO. Mr. Stowe says there
is also an enormous demand for sampe,
a new article of imported food stuff,
which is winning the market even to
the detriment of corn. Owing to the
fall in wheat, flour has been reduced p
cents per 100 pounds. Australian and
California wheat is offered at $40 to
$50 per 100 pounds. and every steamer
from America brings large quantities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
QUARANTINE MUST STAY.
Against Swiss Cantons Where Cattle
Have Foot and Mouth Disease.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-This govern
ment will decline to accede to the re-
quest made by the Swiss minister for a
removal of the restrictions imposed by
law on the importation of cattle from
Switzerland, owing to the prevalence
in eleven cantOns of the Swiss republic
of foot and mouth disease which, in the
opinion Of the agricultural department
officials endangers all the live stock pro-
ducts Of the country. The Swiss minis
ter called on Secretary Wilson yester-
day for the purpose of ascertaining if
something might not be done of a rene
dial nature, but the law is mandatory
and the secretary viii be obliged to de-
cline the ministers request.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
HONORS FOR DEIGNAN.
Grant Club at Des Moines Gives Him
q BANQUET

,Des Moines, Ia; Nov. 18.-The Grant
club of this city banqueted Osborne w.
Deignan of the NTerrimac crew last even
ing. He left Stuart on his return to the
Resolute at Brooklyn yesterday. When
he arrived here at 5 O'Clock in the even
ing he was hurried through the crowd to
the GlubIhoUse, where a public reception
vas nedq' CoIOhel r. o. en-
banquet the feature of the evening was
the Introduction of a memorial to con-
gress by John Herriott of Stuart, treas
urer of the state. The preamble to this
mezznEial calls attention to the recogni-
ton which the Merrimac's crew has been
given and says that it is of special pride
to Iowans that the man who steered the
Merrimac was an Iowa boy. It then
states that it is Defgnan's desire to enter
the naval academy a Annapolis, but he
is prevented by age requirements. The
resolution then asks the members of con-
gress to pass a special act to permit Deig-
nan to enter the academy. The resolution
was received and adopted with cheers.
Short and appropriate speeches were
made. Instead of making a speech, Deig-
nan produced the boatswains whistle
which he had used on the Merrimac and
after giving examples of the signals used,
he presented it to the club. Deignan left
at 9:35 p. m. on the Rock Island, i'm
mense crowd following him to the depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
BANQUET ON THE OREGON.
Given in Honor of the officers of the
Brazilian Navy.

New York, Nov. 1s.-A Rio Janeiro
special says:
Marked friendship between American
and Brazilian naval officers was shown
last night when a banquet was given
to the latter on the United States bat
tleship Oregon. The officers Of the Or
egOn and Iowa were assisted in enter
tanning by the American minister,
Charles Page Bryan. Prominent men,
bers of the diplomatic corps were pres
ent.
tories during the recent war brought
forth much enthusiasm.
The American officers have paid a
formal visit to the new president, Senior
Sales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
TARDY INFORMATION.
Responsibility for Selection of Camp
Sites is at Last Placed.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The adjutant
general Of the army has furnished the
war investigating commission a state
ment showing the authority upon which
the camps occupied during the war with
Spain were selected. 1t shows that
General Miles located the camps at
Chickanauga, Ga; Fernandina and
Miami, Fla, and Camp Alger, Va that
General Lee selected that at Jackson
Vile and General Merriam that at Camp
Merritt, and that the other camps, ex-
except that at Tampa, were located by
boards of officers. The report says that
permanent camp was never con-
templated at Tampa, but that troops
were sent there preparatory to embark
alton, on recommendation of General
Miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Oman aets the Illinois Centra1

Chicago, Nov. 1S.-The Illinois Central
has decided to extend its lines to Oma-
ha- All the preliminary work has been
done and the construction of us miles
Of new track from TT. Dodge. Iowa. to
Omaha, will begin early next sDrine-
This extension viii give the Illinois Cen
trail a valuable new western terminal
and will greatly increase the Import
anoe of the western end of the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Good Prices for sborthorns

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 1s.-A sale of
short horn cattle from the herd of H
G. Duncan of Osborne, Mo, attracted
many breeders to the Kansas City stock
yards yesterday. Fifty head sold for an
average of S214 each, Though II Cruck-
shank short horns, bulls, cows and heif-
ers, brought an average of S4OO The
highest price realized was 81, 600 paid
by ]. w. Smith and Son, of Allerton,
Ia, for the three year old bull Baron
budding. The lowest price was sos for
q three year old COW
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
New Officers Chosen.

washington, Nov. 18.-The American
Association of Agricultural Colleges
and Experiment Stations has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President, DR.. H. P. Armsley; first vice
president, J. E. Stubs, Nevada; secre-
tary and treasurer, Edward B. Voor-
hees, New Jersey; photographer DR.
A G. True, Washington, D c.; execu-
tive committee, H. H. Gooden, Massa-
chusetts; Alexander Cape, Ohio; J. H.
Washburn, Rhode Island, and William
NJ Iiggett Minnesota.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
FAST SANTA FE RUN.
California Limited Makes Rapid Time
Between Emporia and Kansas City.

Ottawa, Nov. 1s-The California limited
passenger train, due here at about 6 D. m.
from Emporia made a fast time record
night.
The distance from Emporia to Ottawa,
S. miles. was made in 60 minutes, and
from Ottawa to Kansas City was made in
50 minutes. This is the fastest time ever
made over this division of the Santa Fe.
The train was nearly half an hour be-
hind time on leaving Emporia, but arriv-
ed in Kansas City only eight minutes be-
hind its schedule time A stop of several
minutes was made at North Ottawa to
take coal and water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
vassar's Art Instructor Dead.

Poughkeepsie, N Y, Nov 1s.-Prof.
Henry Vaningen, the artist. who had been
art Instructor at Nassar college since its
opening in 1865 died suddenly of angina
pectoris. at his home last night, aged s.
years. He was born in Holland. where
he received his education, and came to
this country about 1851.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Confesses to Murder.

Beaverton, Ont, Nov. 1S.-Edward
Elliott, the 17-year-old lad who was
arrested Tuesday night on the charge
of having murdered William Murray,
has confessed his crime, claiming that
the murder was the result of a quarrel.
It is generally believed that the object
was robbery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
To Make soldierg of ohinese.

London, Nov. 1s-The Marquis of
LansdOwne, secretary of state for war,
has issued the necessary orders for the
enrolment of a, battalion of 1 900 Chi
nese, to serve under British officers at
Wei-Hai-Wei, the recently acquired
British naval station on the north coast
of Shan Tung pFomentorY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
A BOWL FOR M'KINLEY.
It is the Largest Ever Made of Cut
Glass.

the Libbey Glass company of this city
have just completed the largest cut
glass bowl ever made in the world for
presentation to President Mckinley. 1t
weighs over rs pounds z. L. Libbey
and a delegation of the workmen go to
washington on Tuesday. when the bowl
WAL be presented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

New York. Nov. 18.-A message from
Trthur Sewau & Co., Bath. Ne, was
received by their agent here today, say
aag that the four masted schooner Ia
lofa, Capt. Fletcher. from Guantanamo
for FIT Tampa, in ballast, has been to-
tally wrecked off Cuzumel island, off
the easern coast of Yucatan and that
the captain and seven of the men had
arrived at ProgresO, two Of the men
having been drowned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
81. goo for a Hog.

Springfield, Ill, Nov 1S.-At a sale of
Berkshire hogs here today from Reuben
Gentry's Elnwood farm. at DanvilIe,
KY. the boar Columbus Duke was sold
to Berry & Juneman of Barclay, Ill, for
81, POO. This is the highest price ever
paid at auction for g Berkshire hog.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Prince Henry's Flagship Ashore.

Shanghai. Nov, 18-The German
armOred cruiser Kaiser, flagship of the
squadron under command of Prince
Henry of Prussia in Chinese waters, is
sells of the squadron are assisting in
getting her off. It is believed that the
Kaiser has net suffered serious dam
age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Killed in a Santa Pc wreck.

Ardmore, I. T., Nov. 1S.-Conductor VIII
liam Hatfield and Brakeman H. Crogin
were killed in the wreck of a caboose at
tached to a Santa F'e freight which left
the track while the train was running 80
miles an hour south of here Yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
President Timothy Dwight Resigns

New Haven, Conn, Nov 18-At the
verSity President Timothy Dwight pre-
scented his resignation. The resignation
is to take effect at the end of the uni
yersfty year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
STORAGE.
BICYCLES.

TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 W. sth St
Bicvcles and sundries; bicycles and
tandems for rent; repairing of all kinds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

MISS couture will make wool dresses
for 81 and $3.50. at 229 Hancock st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
JEWELERS..

JAMES E HAYDEN, Jeweler and OPP
tician Complete stock of watches, ola
rnonds sflverWare etc. Eyes examined
and spectacles properly fitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
MUSICAL.


WILLEBALD c. STENGER, teacher OF
violin, 1928 West Tenth st.
GUITAR mandolin or banjo taught for
IS; satisfaction guaranteed; studio open
evenings. Mrs. c. NJ. Smiley, go Kan ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
WATCHMAKER.

WATCHES cleaned, 75c; clocks, soc;
mainsprings, Zoe; crystals, 1oc:, Cash
anteed. Old jewelry exchanged for new.
If hard up, see Uncle Sam, 5l2 Kan. ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
F1oRIsTs.


MRS. J. R. HAGUE, Florist successor to
r. J. Groves, SIT Kansas ave. Phone COZ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
PHYSICIAN AND sUReEoNa

L. A. RYDER, NJ. D.
OFFICE and residence corner Gordon st.
and Central ave. North Topeka Phone
214 Uses the BrinkerhOff system of rec
Iai treatment a successful and painless
trea tment for piles fstula, hshure, ul-
cera ton. etc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS.


THE ]. c. DARLING CO. 734 KAN. Az.
High Grade Rubber Stamps; prompt work.
low price. Catalogue free. Phone 292-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

; casionaI application keeps the hair SOFT
glossy, OF silken texture. and disposed to
DRESSING. Prevsnts hair from falling.
EVERY LADY SHOULD HAVE A BOT
; TIE ON HER TOILET TABLE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

FOR RENT-Grocery store and meat
market, s. W. corner Tenth and Monroe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-08

IsABEY WINS DETROIT DERBY.
Thousands Witness the Great Race
Mt Htxhland Park.

DETROIT. June six thousand people
witnessed the second running of the De-
troit Derby at the opening OF the High
land park meeting today. Stanton & Tuck
ers Strathmore colt. Is8bey. won the Der
by. and 81 30 frs; money. in clever style,
from Nabob and Miss Gussie. Al. Farley
and Laverock were the other starters.
They ran I'm close order throughout. Miss
GJIss.e showing the way by length for
the first half the others well punched.
Laverock then led tha bunch until they
Strengthened for the finish. At the quarter
pole. Isabey, who had been close up and
well in hand. came away with a rush and
went past the finish A good lengta and
a half 70 the good. Naoob and Miss Gus
sic fought IL out for the place and the
former drew away near the end and got
the verdict Alice Farley and Laverock
were three lengths back.
Isabey was always the favorite in the
betting and Nabob was a strong second
choice. Results:
Six furlengs-Jenney won. Takanassea
second, Belle of Corsica third. Time. liza.
Half mie-Roy Mitchell won. Contra
vene second MouseltofY third. Time, lac.
Seven furlongs. selling-Reprieve won,
Unalaska second. Manzanillo third. Time.
LIS
Detroit Derby. mile and one-fourth-Isa-
bey l22 lKnapp1. TO 5. won: Nabob. 122
III. Lewis. Is TO 5. second: Miss Gussie, 100
(Rosst. 40 to l. third. Time. 2:oSi2.
Mile and one-eighth-B Brighton won, Our
Johnny second. Old Saugus third. Time.
:53
Seven furiongS-Ron Jour won Pearl see
ond, Carlotta c. third. Time, 1:29.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-08
ATTORNEY BLAND NAY COME IN.
Judge ke~ae Fails to Keep Him Ont
of the Chapman Case.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-fnteiligencer.
TACOMA. June AT O'Clock this az
fernoon. after much pulling and hauling.
the attorneys IN the murder ease of the
state against Charles W. Chapman agreed
upon a Jury. Prosecuting Attorney TIT
low scored point against Judge kean
today by securing an order from the SUI
preme court that Attorney r. l. Bland
might assist in the prosecution OF the
case. TIE court had denied 1Ttiow's petit
ton 10 allow Bland to appear IN the case.
and this morning Titlow secured an al
tentative writ OF mandate from the SUI
preme court ordering Judge kean to per-
nit Attorney Bland 10 take part In the
case or show cause 20 the contrary.
When T1tlow appeared In court and an
nognoed to Judge ksan that he had Sc
cured the writ OF mandate. tho court
quietly replied that no wanted some
further evidence OF this before ne would
allow Bland 10 take a hand in the trial
TTtlow loudly took exception TO this ques-
tion!ng OF his vsracity. but the court did
not give way. Then the prosecutor wanted
sha court To telephone To Olympia 10 sub
stantate h,s statement. but this also Judgs
ksan declined to DO. This matter was
finally ssttied by q supreme court officer
telegrsphng Judge kesn and Bland was
allowed TO enter the lists on the side OF
the state.
No witnesses Of special Importance were
called before todsys adjournment. The
trial VIII be long drawn cut as ssyenty-ons
witnesses have been subposned.