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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
FEARS FOR DEWEY.
That He May Be Bottled Up in
Manila HarbOr.

Washington, May 6.-The fifth day
since the battle of Manila opened with
out bringing the slightest trace of news
of that engagement from any official
source to the navy department. The
state department was in equal ignor-
ance, notwithstanding the fact that it
had taken steps to receive the earliest
information that might reach Hong
Kong through Mr.. Wildman, the United
States consul at that point.
There is no apprehension expressed,
however as to the safety Of the Amer
lean fleet at Manila, though there is a
dawning suspicion that Commodore
Dewey was not able to subdue the
forts at Corregidor island, and the de-
fences of Manila proper, Immediately.
From the meagre reports received from
Manila before the interruption of cable
communication, it was not made quite
clear that the Spanish forts at Cavite
were forced to surrender Immediately
succeeding the naval engagement. If
that were the case, Commodore Dewey
would be under the necessity of de-
stroying or capturing them afterwards
in order to ensure the safety of his own
fleet. Likewise it would be necessary
to silence the Corregidor guns to avoid
being bottled up in the harbor. Both
of these tasks would take not only time
but ships and it is not to be supposed
that Commodore Dewey would feel JUS
titled in sending one of his vessels
away for the simple purpose of carry
ing news when she was needed in the
fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
BEEMAN GUM EXPLODES
And Starts a Disastrous Fire
in Cleveland.

Cleveland, May 6.-The big six story
brick block at the southwest corner of
Bank and Lake streets was burned ear
ly today.
The northern half of the building was
owned by the Bradley estate and the
southern portion by the Root and Nc
Bride company, wholesale dry goods.
The fire was confined to the former, but
the stock of Root & Mcbride company
was damaged by water and smoke. The
total loss will amount to about $125, 200,
fairly well covered by insurance.
The fire resulted from an explosion of
chemicals in Beeman's chewing gum
factory, on the fifth floor of the Bradley
end of the building. Nearly a dozen
manufacturing concerns, occupying the
several floors, suffered losses ranging
from $5, 900 to $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
DEMEYS SILENCE
Is Explained by the Statement
That He is Shut Up in
the HarbOr.

New York, May GA special to the
Journal from Montreal says:
A special to La Presse from Madrid
states that Commodore Dewey's squad
ron could only get an entrance into Ma
Mia bay by first severing the wires
connecting the submarine torpedo sys-
tenn with the forts. This having been
done, Dewey had no difficulty whatever,
in doing what he did, that is, to sail
into the bay as on the high seas.
The special then goes on saying that
he engaged the Spanish squadron with
the result as told. But it appears that
during the fight, the Spanish authori-
ties set to work re-conStructing the
wires under the fire of the American
warships. The severed wires were
patched so quickly that before the fight
was over no ships could move any more
in the bay without the greatest danger
of being blown up.
Now, says the special to La Presse,
this startling piece of news reached
Madrid in the form of cipher dispatch
from Hong Kong, where it was discreet
ly circulated among the leaders of the
Spanish groups.
The posting of this news throughout
the city created the most intense feel
ing among both French and English,
who fully sympathize with the United
States. The dispatch seemed to be the
only explanation of that five days si-
lence from Dewey'S squadron.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
FOUR sPANIARDs HELD.
New York Officials Detain Suspicious
Characters.

New York. May "a commissioner
of immigration has four Spaniards in
detention at the barge office. Their stor-
les are conflicting. The men are: Jose
Braie, % years old; Manuel Gonzales
Sanfez, 25 years old; Jose Bodi, 26 years
old and Antonio Tokario, 28 years.
couple of days ago a woman called
at the barge Office and told the commits
sioner that four men would probably
come to New York via Quebec, and that
they would claim to be Portuguese to
avoid deportation. They were landed
this morning. When searched, six gold
watches were found in in Bodi'S pocket.
Sanfez had six gold watch chains, a
pair of opera glasses and a woman's
gold watch. He had also a passport is
sued from Corunna, Spain, on Novem-
Der 20, 1896, and giving his native city
as Tustas, in the province of Lugo,
Spain
The commissioner decided to hold the
men until he had orders for their dis
position from Washington. They were
placed in the detention pen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
WATTS ON SAMPSON.
Army is Being Held Back for the Sea
Fight.

Tampa, Fla, May 6.-Seven transport
boats are now at Port Tampa and will
soon be in readiness for the loading OF
the troops. The Florida has already
taken on board a full supply of coal and
large force of carpenters was put to
work today erecting stalls for the
horses and pack mules.
The Whitney, Comal, Berkshire and
Allegheny are tied up at the docks TAX
ing on coal, and this finished, the work
of making alterations necessary for
their use as transport ships will be
rushed. The Gussie, which arrived yes
terday from New Orleans with a cargo
of pack mules, is still stuck to the bank
a short distance south of the dock and
probably will have to be -unloaded by
lighters
AS to the time of sailing, there is still
greater uncertainty. The long looked
for order to break camp is not probable
before a decisive action between the
Spanish and American fleets. THE time
of sailing will be made known to every
body, said Gen. Shafter today. This
is too big an expedition to get away in
a hurry. When the time comes, every
one will be notified"
Chattanooga, Tenn, May e-The
Twenty-fifth regiment, infantry, (col-
ored), Col. Burt commanding, left for
Tampa, Fla, this afternoon on special
trains. The railroads will give the
trains the right of way and the regi-
ment will make a quick trip. Every reg
iment encamped at Chickamauga has
received orders to ship all surplus bag
gage to home posts at once.
The orders are being rapidly carried
out today and the army may now be
said to be ready with simple field equip
ment to move at a moments notice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
CHARLESTON IS READY.
She Will Go With the Peking to the
Philippines.

Vallejo, Cal, May 6-The United
States cruiser Charleston has been for
ma1ly placed in commission, and her
crew of 200 men, with 80 marines, are
now on board.
Immediately upon arrival of the
steamer City of Peking at San Francis
co she will be brought to Mare Island
navy yard and docked.
1t is stated that she is to take 1000
tons Of coal, besides large quantities of
ammunition and provisions to Manila.
When the Peking reaches the Philip
pines she may be transformed into a
hospital ship.
An order was issued to the navy yard
foreman calling for volunteer machin-
lists, ship filters. coppersmiths and
b1acksmiths to go to the Philippine is
lands on the Peking to repair orr dam
aged warships. Assistant Naval Con-
structor Capps has been detached from
the Union Iron Works and ordered to
go in charge of the men. Machinery,
tools and appliances for the repair OF
vessels will be taken on the Picking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
FOR OUR BOYS.
1t is Suggested That the La
dies of Topeka
Saturday Bake Pies, Cakes,
Cookies, ETC., For a
GOOD SUNDAY DINNER
For ALI the Soldier Boys at
Camp Leedy.
Some Jellies, Jams, Delicacies
and Extras For the Sick.

The State Journal asks the ladies of
doughnuts, ETC., Saturday morning to
supply the soldier boys in camp here
with something extra for a Sunday
dinner.
No volunteers have been initiated
with worse weather, nor suffered from
to a hasty camp and unusual spring
changes than the brave boys at Camp
Leedy. Yet through it all they are
cheerful and uncomp1aining.
With the brighter skies of today and
now promised for the days to come,
something in the way of good things to
eat in addition to regular rations will
do much to inspire the stomachs with
the same inspiration and enthusiasm
possessed by the heads and hearts of
the defenders.
The Journal knows that this mere
hearted women of Topeka is all that
is necessary to bring out the 'needful
additions for the sort Of a Sunday din
ner in camp the boys would have at
their own homes.
If the result of the bakings and the
drafts on the preserves and jellies do
ing no good on the pantry shelves will
be brought to the State Journal office
at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon, this
paper will have the goods transport
ed to Camp Leedy before the bugle
blows for dinner on Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
TO RESCUE BRITISH.

London, May "a story is published
here to the effect that the British admir-
atty has been notified by the Washington
naval strategic board to remove the Brit
ish subjects from the Canary islands, and
it is said this accounts for the British
second class cruiser Charybdis being Or
dered to Las Palmas, and leads to the
conclusion that Rear Admiral Sampson
may attack the Canary islands, which
Cadiz or give the United States a naval
base from which to attack Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
ORDERED TO TAMPA.
Another Regiment to Go Forward
From Chickamauga.

Chickamauga National Park, Ca,
May 6.-Orders were received from the
war department by General Brooke,
commanding the provisional army corps
at Chickamauga park, to dispatch the
Twenty-fifth infantry (colored), Colonel
Burt commanding, with all speed possi-
BILE to Tampa, Fla. Two companies of
this regiment are now at Dry Tortugas
and it is believed that the destination
Of the remainder of the regiment is the
same point. 1t is further believed that
the regiment will shortly go to the
front, as Col. Burt, who has been named
brigadier general in the volunteer
army, is expected to go south with his
command. 1t is the, purpose to embark
this evening.
The Tenth cavalry (co1ored) is ex-
pecting orders to move, as also are the
Sixth and Third cavalry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
U. s. REGULAR TROOPS.
A Recruiting Officer Coming to Tope-
ka to Enroll for Regular Service.

Fort Leavenworth. May 6.-Captain
Twentieth infantry, will go today to Kan
sas City and Topeka respectively to open
up recruiting offices for the regular serv-
ice.
The men so enlisted will get to the front
at once. The enlistments will be for the
Twentieth infantry, now located at camp
near Mobile, Ala The increase of the
regular army to 81 900 men requires the or
ganization of four new companies to each
regiment, and these two captains have
been sent to this section by reason of the
regiments service at Fort Leavenworth.
1t is believed that many men will be anx-
iouS to serve in the regular army. The
term of service is for only three years and
the opportunity for good service in the
field will be far in excess of those the vol
unteerS will enjoy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
French Steamer Attempts to
Run the Blockade.
Captured by the Annapolis and
Brought Into Port.
MAY CAUSE TROUBLE.
She Had Guns on Board and
Many Passengers.
Believed to Be Recruits For
the Spanish Army.

Key West, Fla, May 6.-The big
French liner Lafayette with a compile
ment of passengers and a general car
go bound from Corunna, Spain, April
%, was captured off Havana shortly
before sundown last night by the An
napolis
The Lafayette, was heading directly
into Havana and was captured only
after an exciting chase. After being
boarded once by an officer of the An
napolis, she attempted to run the
blockade and was again obliged to
heave to.
The Wilmington, Newport and Mer-
ri1 participated in the capture. For
two hours, Capt. Hunter of the An
napolis, the temporary flag officer and
Capt. Todd of the Wilmington ex-
changed signals.
After the examination of the French
mans papers had been made a prize
crew from the Annapolis was placed
aboard of her and she was sent to
Key West under the escort of the Will
mington.
A very delicate international ques-
tion is thought to be involved because
of the long consultation which finally
resulted in sending her to Key West.
The fact that she is thought to have
left Spanish port after the declara-
ton of war seems to be the warrant
for holding her. On the question of
contraband of war, the officers of the
Wilmington are retfcent. The very
large number of male passengers
aboard leads to the suspicion that she
carrier recruits for Havana,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
THEY ARE ALL GUESSING
As to What Will Be Done With the
Philippines.

London, May 6.-The Daily Chroni-
cle's Paris correspondent says:
Arrangements between England and
the United States on the subject of the
Philippines, are looked upon in the
best informed circles here as already
half settled.
mo other conference is considered
necessary until the war has been
brought to an end, either by force of
events, or by the amicable interven-
ton of Europe.
Austria is indicated as taking the in
itiative but in diplomatic circles a con-
ference of these powers is considered
the only practical solution of the prob
lem, which touches the mission of Eur
ope in the far east.
Il have reason to believe that Eng
land would take part in such a confer
ence with the United States by her
Side'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
NEWS AT LAST.
Loss of Life During BOmbard-
ment of Manila
Was Great According to Japan.
ese Dispatches.

London, May Ga special dispatch
from Shanghai published today gives
the Japanese report of the fighting at
Manila, received via the island of For
mosa.
1t says that after disposing of the
Spanish fleet and Cavite, Commodore
Dewey bombarded Manila itself The
city it appears was soon on fire in
many parts, the work, it is added,
chiefly of the insurgents. Great loss of
life is reported to have occurred among
the Spanish residents of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
The Powers Again Make Over
lures to England
To Intervene in the War Be-
tween Spain and U. s.
SHE AGAIN REFUSES.
British Naval Authorities De-
eide Suddenly
To Commission Two New Bat.
tleships Just Completed.

London, May 6.-Certain powers, it
has been learned by the Associated
Press, have again made overtures to
Great Britain looking to Intervention
in the war between Spain and the
United States, but Great Britain per-
sisted in her refusal to take part in any
such movement. 1t is significant fact
that the British naval authorities have
decided to Immediately commission two
new battleships just completed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
WHERE TROOPS WILL GO
Five Places of Rendezvous Sc
lected Mostly i'm the South.

Washington, May ct was announc-
ed at the war department today that
the volunteer army will consist of sew
en- corps, each in command of a major
general, but nothing has yet been set
tied as to their organization and places
of rendezvous.
1t is generally understood that Fort
Meyer, Fla, Atlanta, Ga, Chickamau-
ga, Tenn, Richmond, Va, and Long Is
land, N. Y, have been virturally Sc
1ected as places for the mobilization of
the volunteer army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
HELP FOR NAVASSA.
Sampson is Ordered to Send War
ship to the Island.

New York, May 6.-A Washington
special to the Tribune says:
Instructions have been telegraphed to
Admiral Sampson to send a warship
Immediately to the Navassa island for
the relief of it's inhabitants who are
American citizens. The island was Wis
tied several months ago by Captain
McCalla in the cruiser Marblehead. He
investigated complaints regarding la
Dor conditions there and it is probable
that his vessel will be sent to the res
cue in the present emergency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
ALL HOSPITALS OPEN
For the Reception of Soldiers and
Sailors.

Washington. May ,6.-The president
has issued an order directing that all
the hospitals of the marine hospital
service be used for the reception and
treatment of sailors and soldiers of the
navy and army wherever necessity
therefore arises.
There are about twenty of these hos
pitfalls in all and they are scattered
along the Atlantic, gulf and Pacific
coasts. At the time of the Maine ex-
plosion, that at Key West was used for
the reception of the sailors who were
wounded on that ship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
WILL BURN HIM.

New Orleans, May 6.-CorporaI Cleary
of the police force was shot and killed
by negro, corner of Perdido and Ram
part streets. Later, the same negro
shot and killed Police Officer Trump A
crowd chased the negro into a barn
back of town and are preparing to burn
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
THE TEMERARIA SAILS.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Leaves
BuenOs AyreS.

Buenos Ayres, May 6.-The Spanish
torpedo gunboat Temerario, which has
been, it is alleged, undergoing repairs,
at Ensenada on an estuary of the La
Plata 35 miles from here, and which
was said to be without a crew and dis
abled, sailed today presumably going
norffWard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
GIVEN A HINT.
Blank Shot Fired at a Schooner in
N. Y. Harbor.

New York, May Gone of those cap
tains who have been recklessly disre-
garding the new harbor regulations for
this port for vessels to avoid the mine
fields, received a rude shock to his
nerves during the night, when a blank
the battery at Sandy Hook as the ves-
sci was passing over the mine field in
that neighborhood. The shot was
warning that the authorities intend to
compel obedience to the regulations
hereafter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
HAS A CELEBRITY.
The Man Who Shot Bob Dalton at
Cofeyville is in the Independ-
ence Company.

John Klohr, the man who shot and
killed Bob Dalton at the time the Dali
ton gang raided the Coffeyville bank Of
Montgomery county, is a member Of
the volunteer company recruited at In
dependence, which arrived over the
Santa Fe this morning. Many OF
Klohr's associates from Coffeyville are
men who have seen desperate lighting
when desperate raids along the south
ern border of the state were common
occurrences
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
BUYS THE CoMANcHE.
Government Purchases the II. M.
Hanna Yacht at Cleveland.

Cleveland, May 6.-The splendid steel
steam yacht Comanche, which was
built by the Globe Iron Works COM
pany for H. M. Hanna in 1892 has been
bought by the government The vessel
was examined by naval officers about
ten days ago and the deal has just
been closed. The Comanche is 1S5 feet
over all, 165 feet on the water line, 25
feet beam and eleven feet deep. She
can be made ready for sea in a short
time and will not have to be altered to
She has made the trip to the coast sew
eral times. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
NAMES ONE DEW EY.
New Steamers to Be Named After
Admirals.

New York, May 6.-Instructions have
been sent to the Cramps Shipbuilding
company by R. A. G. Smith, president
of the American Mail Steamship q
pany, that the first of the four t~fn
screw steamships now in course of con-
struction OF the yard should be chris
tened Admiral Dewey.
The Admiral Dewey and sister ships
are to be built with special reference to
quick and economical conversion into
auxiliary naval cruisers. AS these YES
sells are the first American vessels OF
their class built under the act of March
3, 1891, and are to be especially adapt
ed for use in the auxiliary navy Mr.
Smith has determined to name them
and others that are in contemplation
after famous admirals in the United
States navy.
Watson's Orchestra will give a concert
at Kimballs Music store Saturday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
HARRISON AND LOGAN.
Two Sons of Noted Fathers to
Be COlOnels.

Washington, May 6.-It is said that
Mr.. John A. Logan, son of Gen. Logan
and Mr.. Russell A. Harrison, son of ex-
President Harrison, will shortly be
appointed colonels in the volunteer ar
my and assigned to duty on the staff OF
corps commanders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
LANDED AT CAVITE.

Madrid, May 6.-Hong Kong advices
say the Americans are reported to have
landed at Cavite after a fresh bonn
bardment,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
TAKE
PORTO
RICO.
Tomorrow is Fixed For Capture
of the Island.
SampsOn's Movements Are Now
Explained.
NO LONGER A SECRET.
Matter is Discussed in Official
Circles.
News is Expected Before Sun
day Night.
Tomorrow is Fixed For Capture
of the Island.
SampsOn's Movements Are Now
Explained.
NO LONGER A SECRET.
Matter is Discussed in Official
Circles.
News is Expected Before Sun
day Night.

administration circles that Porto Rico
will be taken by the United States to-
morrow. A cabinet officer said today
that important news might be expected
from Porto Rico Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
ANNA HELD'S FLAG.

Fitzsimmons.
Springfield, Ill, May 6.-Anna Held,
the French actress, today presented
Gen. Charles Fitzsimmons, of the First
brigade, Illinois National guard, with
an American flag. She herself made
the banner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
TEMARARIO GONE.

Buenos Ayres, May 6.-The Spanish
torpedo gunboat has sailed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-06
NO WIRE YET.

Hong Kong, May Accommodation
with Manila has not yet been restored.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-07-06
Change Their Time.

ST. Petersburg, June 29.-In view of
the continued improvement of the mill
tary position of the United States the
newspapers here are changing their
tone to friendship for America and now
speak with contemptuous pity of Spain,
The reason being, it is alleged, the grow
ing fear of a possible Anglo-American
alliance. The Russian press, however,
does not think such an alliance very
probable, and predicts that the victory
Of the United States over Spain will
,ead the former into colonial policy
which will eventually result in a con-
hict with Great Britain.