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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
GIRLS TAUGHT TO FARM.
Their Glass in Minneapolis College
Doing Good Work.


Minneapolis, Nov. 1S.-Fifty girls have
taken up the study of scientific farming
this year in the college of agriculture in
Minneapolis. They have entered for
the full course and will work in the
same classes with the men. Hereto
fore girls have been allowed to study at
the college only six weeks in the year,
and that during the summer months,
after the mems classes had dispersed
for the long vacation This year they
are to have the full use of all the college
privileges. They have a dormitory Of
their own, and a new staff of instruct
OrS for special subjects in the girls de-
partment has been added to the facul-
ty.
Girls are admitted to the college on
the same conditions as boys. The ag-
ricultural course of study covers a
term of three years, and includes every
practical subject needed for farming.
Field crops and seeds, agricultural en-
gineering, agricultural chemistry, ami
NAL husbandry, dairying, entomology,
horticulture, forestry, veterinary med1-
cine and surgery-these are some of the
things the girls are learning about this
year.
Instead of blacksmithing, carpentry
and military drill, which are required OF
the men. the girls take laundering,
cooking, sewing, house management and
social and physical culture. No claS-
sizes are required, but German, French
and Scandinavian are substituted as be-
ing of more value to the student of sci
entlhc farming.
In the girls department the object OF
home economy, household art and social
culture have been well developed. Mrs.
Virginia Q. Meredith is at the head OF
that department. She has lived upon a
farm nearly all her life and is a prac-
teal farmer and stock raiser in Indiana.
Her father, General Saul Meredith, was
a noted breeder of shOrt-hOrn cattle.
and since his death and the death OF
her husband, she has managed the farm
with great success. Mrs. Meredith has
made a study of agriculture, and be-
HeVes in the elevation of farm work
She is thoroughly educated and has
Travelled extensively. For both boys
and girls Mrs. Meredith believes that
farming is the best and most satisfac-
tory occupation and hopes to educate
the country girls as we'll as the boys
back to the farm, rather than away
from it.
The girls new dOrmitOry at the agri-
cultural college is a handsome three
story building of buff brick, with ac-
commodations for so girls. For every
two students there is a study room and
two sleeping rooms, and a bath room
and dressing room for every six girls.
There are also large general sitting
rooms, a library and the preceptress'
suite.
In classes and in practical expert
menting the young women are said to be
as satisfactory students as the men,
and they are towering examples of ex-
cellence in the housewifery subjects.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
DECORATION FOR FAURE.
Order of the Golden Fleece Conferred
by the Queen of Spain.

Paris, Nov. 1s.-There were three official
functions here yesterday afternoon and
evening which aroused considerable inter
est among the American peace commits
sioners; The first 5 the bestowal of
the Order of the Golden Fleece upon Pres
ident Faure by the Queen Regent of
Spain, through the president of the Span
ISL peace commission, Senior MOntero Rios.
The second was a dinner given by Presi-
dent Faure to Senior Montero Rios and his
IeilOW commissioners. Finally, at o'clock
last night, President Faure received the
american commissioners at the Elysee
palace, where there was a comic opera
entertainment in their honor.
Ihere IS some surprise expressed among
the members of the American colony at
the bestowal of the decoration upon the
French president at the hands of the
Spanish peace commission at this
moment and others are asking them
selves whether the entertainment at the
ElySee palace was to be regarded as a
sort of COMPENSATION to the Americans
whose sensibilities may have been wound
ed by the bestoWal of a Spanish decora-
ton upon NJ. Faure before the conclusion
of the peace negotiations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. ]. BIackmore. of Haller & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "A short
time since procured a bottle of 'Mys-
tic Cure Tt got me out of the house
in twenty-four hours. I took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months ago
and the Mystic Cure is the only medi-
cine that did me any good. I had five
of the best physicians in the city, but
received very little relief from them.
know the Mystic Cure to be what it is
represented and take pleasure in rec
ommending it to other poor sufferers. -
Sold bv Swift & Holiday, druggists, 523
Kansas avenue. Topeka
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met by Captain Butler, the militia com
mander, who told the officers it was IN
safe for them to enter the Flat Ham
district. Captain Butler refused to
send a guard to accompany the officers.
In the Springside district last night
Ed Jones, a white non-union miner is
reported to have been shot in the back
and dangerously wounded. A report
reached the city today that rs negroes
with Winchesters had lined up in SPRING
side to clean out the whites of that sec
ton. Captain Butler at once dispatched
troops to the scene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

Tomorrow
We will afford you a veritable har-
vest of bargains; not of the ordi-
nary kind, either. We will place
on sale about $50 Ladies', Misses
and Children's Wraps, of which we
have but one or two Of a kind-aLl
being of the very latest styles-at
about soc on the dollar.
All of our odds and ends in Ladies'
Corsets (and most of you know that
we have the right kindsl at soc on
the dollar.
Odds and ends in Underwear at
soc on the dollar of real value.
Remnants of the choicest Dress
Goods (having been quickest sell
ers) at soc on the dollar of real
value.
The above will give you but a
faint idea of that which is in store
for you.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
TOPEKA MAN WANTED 1T.
offered $1,000 for the Minnesota
Building at the Omaha Exposition.

Atchison Champion: The Kansas
building at the Omaha fair was sold for
$3.50. Atchison people who were there
will remember the Minnesota building,
built entirely of logs, and which was
the most attractive of all the state
buildings. A Kansas man offered $1,000
for it, wishing to move it to Topeka for
a home. The Minnesota people, how
ever, preferred to donate it to Omaha
for permanent erection in one Of the
CITY parks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

Next week we will attempt to
I place our stock of Holiday Goods
{ on exhibition. We have MT had
the time to do so before.
We won't say any more just now,
5 except that you will open your eyes
when you see this unexcelled ex-
hibit. Remember, also, that every
article will be marked IN plain fig
ures at exact WHOLESALE COST.
To make room for our Holiday
Display we must dispose of other
goods. Carpets will be lower.
Blankets will be lower. Rugs of
all kinds will be lower. Lace Cur
tains will be lower. Chenille Cur
tains will be lower. In fact, every
thing in the Carpet Department
will have to be on the move.
We have over $4,000 worth of
Toys and Fancy Goods which
MUST find place.
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The Basement is giving up new
and fresh Goods. There is where
we carry the reserve stock.
New Prints, full standard, 315c.
New Indigo-blu Calicos, the best,
8 &c.
Best Apron Check Ginghams, 41Ic.
The Challenge SC Muslin, the very
best, BIG.
Outing FIanne1s, 81, ~, 71Sc.
The best &c Cotton Batting -
CLEAN, SC.
Best Table Oil Cloth made, &c.
Floor Oil Cloth, per square yard, 10
and csc.
Good Hemp Carpet, YARD WIDE,
lie.
Heavy Rag Carpet, YARD WIDE,
25c.
Brass Extension Rods, &c and up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
sero+or Harris' Daughter WEEDS.

The marriage of Miss Frances Harris,
da1ipbter of United States Senator Ear-
Tis. and Mr. Harry Patterson Of indie
Dendence, No, was solemnized at the
brides residence in IinwoOd, Kan, yes
teTdav. After a short wedding trip the
banDV couple Will make their home in
Tndenendence and viii reside on South
Pleasant street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
TO WE'D AN ENGLISH LORD.
Battle Greek School Teacher to Be-
come One of the Nobility.

Toledo, o.. Nov. 1S-Battle Creek Mich,
social circles are gossiping about the ap-
of that city and Lord John Eyre Nelson
of Norfolk. England.
Lord Nelson comes of ancient stock and
IS a great nephew u famous naNal nero
side a descendant of the Duke of Marlbor-
ough. Lord Nelson was visitor in Bat
tie Creek eight years ago when on his
travels around the world, and later during
the Worlds fair. Miss Kei is one of the
teachers in the Battle Creek public schools.
The Gypsy Queen.
Baking Powder guaranteed absolutely
pure. Manufactured by Otto Kuehne &
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

Colored shirts and waists Iaundered
so that the colors will not fade. Peer
less Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West
Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Picture Sale.

Discount on all pictures during bal
ance of this month. c. H. Morrison, sos
Kansas avenue. Large and new line to
select from.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

Save Your Money Ladies by Buying
Gypsy Queen Baking Powder, pure
cream tartar Powder, made by otto
Kuehne & Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
The Direct Line

to Denver, Salt Lake City. San Fran
cisco and Portland, is via the Union
Pacific. The service of the Union
Pacific to all principal western points
is unexceIled by any other line and con-
sists of Pullman Palace Sleepers, Pull
man Tourist Sleepers, Chair. Cars. Din
ing Cars. meals a la carte.)
For time table and full information
call on F. A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent.
]. C. Fulton. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laun-
dry, 112 and ia West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

Davies & Nicholson are never out Of
Coal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18

GA 7EA
Bes-, the q The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature at IzzA zzzzs<
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-18
Clean Up of Ribbons.
Broken Assortment of Shades

DIOhSu ASSOI luuGHb Vi Oudu6Ss
SO pieces Satin and eros Grain
and all silk, No. 8, z and @ 4
choice ..-...... &c
IS pieces finest Satin and eros
Grain-and all silk-No. 8,
- and 16-chOice . 716c
% pieces finest quail, all silk
come in fancy colorings, and
plains worth up to doc per
yard-chOice. .-.... 13c
The regular line of which we
VIII olesale cost.
Kings 2OO-yd. Muslin Thread &c
Basting Cotton, 100-yd- SpooIs,
II spools for ............... &c
IL dozen Agate Buttons, shirt
Gold-Plated Shirt Waist Pins Sc 4
Horn Dressing Combs. Sc and sc 4
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We invite you to come any time
I in the day; we will try and wait on
you as promptly as possible. Come
anyhow. See what is going on.
For the convenience of many of
our customers who cannot we'll al 4
tend our sales during the day time,
and also for the greater dispatch of I
work that has accumulated, our
stores will. be open on Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday nights
until further notice.
Mail Orders will Receive
Prompt Attention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-03

To see is 10 tcy, to try is to buy the.
White
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-03
South Carolina to be Relm-
bursed for Expenses of
First Regiment.

Governor Ellerbe received yester-
day the following letter from the
assistant secretary of war. 1t is in
reply to a Communication from Capt.
E B. Fuller to the war department
making inquiries about the expenses
incurred by the State of South Caro-
lima in recruiting the First regi-
meDt:
Washington, July %, 1898.
To the Governor OF South Carolina.
Sir: Referring to the claims fog
subsistence of South Carolina troops,
received at this department from
Capt. Ezra B Fuller, Seventh,
cavalry. mastering officer, have the
honor to inform you that the same
have been this day referred to the
honorable the secretary of the treas
ury for settlement, under the act Of
congress approved July 8, 1898. a
copy of which is inclosed herewith.
Very respectfully.
G D. MeikleiobD.
Assistant Secretary of War.
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Our Soldiers Take Posses
sion Of Excellent Port.
sPANIARDs WERE COM
PLETELY TAKEN BY
SURPRISE AND
ROUTED.

Washington, July 26-The war
department. at 1880 p. m. posted the
following :.
St Thomas. July 26, 1896.
Secretary Of War, Washington:
Circumstances were such that /
deemed it advisable to take Che bar
Dor of Guanics, first, Is miles west of
Ponce, which was successful accom-.
plished between daylight and II
o'clock. Spaniards Surprised. The
Gloucester, Commander Wainwright.
first entered she harbor; me: with
slight resistance !; fred a few shots
All the transports are now in the
aarbor. and infantry and artillery
going rapidly ashore. This is a well
protected harbor. Water sufficiently
deep for all transports and heavy yes
sells to anchor within 200 yards of
shore. The spanish. flag was lowered
and the American flag raised at | l
O'Clock today. Capt Hgginson
with his feet has rendered able and
earnest assistance Troops in good
health and best OF spirits No
casualties.
(Signed Miles,
Major General Commanding,
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The Santiago Losses.

Washington. July 26.-Tbe first
full authentic list of casualties of the
battles before Santiago has reached
the department in an official COM
munication from Gen Shafter to Adj.
Gen. Corbin, dated July l2, 1898.
Gen. Shafter says he reports the
names of killed, wounded and miss
ing in action at Ell Capey and San
Juan on July l, 2 and 5.
Gen. Shafter says: at is thought
this list is as near correct as it is
possible to make it at this date. :s
may be subject to few corrections.
The total number of casualties was
1896. RecapituIated, the American
Losses; Killed, % officers and 2oS
enlisted men; wounded, 80 officers
and 1908 men missing, 81 men.
The missing are supposed to be dead.
as so far as known, tine Spanish forces
took no prisoners.
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ARRESTED IN KINGS
TREE.
KINGS

Kingstree. July 26.-Qaite a stir
was created in our usually quiet little
town upon the arrival of the north.
bound train this morning. when it was
sunounced that two United States mar
shsls had arrived in town. Thew were
sooD driven to Barr's hotel, when. it
was ascertained that they were r..
Brooks Sigh aod Clarence T. Halsey,
armed with warrants. sworn out before
Commissioners Smith, for the arrest Of
is HOWE snd Van Epps. they be-
ing in charge of the cbaiugang of this
county. and being the parties who re-
fused to deliver the body Of Early P.
Lee to Uoited States Marshal Clayton
some ten days ago, under babeas cor
pus proceedings. They are. therefore,
charged with resisting an officer of the
United States uoder Section 5.398. r,
s. q S Mr.. Sigh found Mr.. BIB.
Chandler, county supervisor, at his Of
fee, and after pleasant interview Mr..
Chandler informed Mr.. Sigh that the
cbaipgapg was at work some thirty
miles distant, but be would 60 out and
make arrangements 70 get temporary
superintendent, and he would himself
deliver Howle and Van Epps to Mr..
Sigh here. which be did, and they all
60 down on the soutbbouud train to-
rignt. where they will have hearing
to- orrow before Com missioner Smith
10 Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-03
Cuban Troops Leave Camp
McCalla.

Playa del Este. Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba. July q, 2 p. m.-Al the Cuban
troops at Camp McCalla we're trans
ferred this morning to Caimaners. iu
the Samoset They will camp there
awaiting ORDERS. They rather expect
to 60 to Sautiao.
The parting between the United
States marines aud their Cuban allies
was attended with quite ceremony.
A guard was drawn up aud the Cubans
shouted .'Viva Americans" Viva
Cuba Libre," and Viva McCalla. y
1t is geu ally conceded that they have
been of great assistance to the marines.
The latter rem ain 10 their original camp,
The preparations of the feet coutiue
ue without incident. Tie Vixeo,
with Gen Howard aud a nunber Of.
army purses. went to Santiago this.
morning Gen. Howard arrived on the.
Niagara
The Marblebea picked up Is sub
marioe contact mines 10 the upper
Guan,au amo Bay yesterday. Ali were
covered with barpacles aud practically
harmless.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-03
NEGROES LEAVE CHAR.
LESION.

Charleston, July 26.-The steamer
Uoo sailed at $3.50 o'clock this morning
for Santiago. by the way Of Jackson
Vile.
The big transport came up to the city
last night aud Immediately the work Of
loading the picks, ehovels, macbetes
aud other supplies of the engineering
corps was begun The work was &C.
lively pushed, and shortly after day.
light this morning the work was com
ple,ed. Ten days rations were also
loaded 90 board Water aud coal we're
also supplied, the latter 6eiug furnished
BY the Consumers Coal Company,
Accompanying the negroes were Capt.
W. P. Poulnot and about twenty FIVE
foremen aud commissary clerks. among
whom we're E B. Brooss. George
Douglass, William Hutchinson and
Mitchell
Tee negroes we're happy at the
thought of leaving They shouted for
joy when the propeller began to turn
add slowly the big liner worked her
way out Of the dock of pier No. 8. A
large crowd of regroes we're ou the
wharf and 40 enthusiastic oeod-off was
giveu tbe expedition Pistols we're
fred. bandketchiefs were waved. and
amidst prolonged cheering the steamer
passed down the bay aud went to sea.
The Zoo will stop at Jacksonville en-
route to Santiago, where lumber and
other essentials Of the expedition will
be taken 90 board The lumber vii?
be used 10 the construction of quarters
for the men, as co tents are carried
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-03
What Is Said of It In Paris.

Paris, July 27.-The following Off
cial note was issued here to-day "As
the request Of the Spanish government.
the French am bassador: at Washington
has been authorized by the French gov
erpnent to present note from the
cabinet at Madrid to the President Of
the United States. It is in the name
Of Spain that NJ Csmbou. who is
charged to watch Spanish interests in
the United States, made the commuDi-
cation to President Mckinley at the
White House yesterday afternoon 10 the
presence of Secretary Day /"
The government of France bas nots-
fed all the French embassies OF the fact
that Spain has made proposals through
M. Cambon. the Freoeb au oassador az
Washington. for peace With the United
States
The Usited States ambassador,
Gen. Horace Porter, aud the secre-
tarv Of the United States embassy,
Mr.. Henry Vigpaud, says the embassy
has DOT received ary information re-
gardiog the peace negotiations initiated
at Washington They add that the ao-
nounceneps saying they would BE con-
Quoted here is premature.
The French government is ignorant
of the peace conditions which Spain is
ready to offer.
The Temps this evening says P1esi-
dent Mckinley gave NJ. Cambon re.
ply, which the latter has transmitted to
the Freoch minister of foreign affairs,
NJ del Case.
The Temps also outjices the preini-
nsries to Spaio's request. It says the
cabinet 10 days ago concluded to IN
qaire how to terminate the war, which
bepceforth, 10 the opinion Of the minis
ters, will be purposeless- They real
lied tina. the united States was sensi-
tive of its d,gcisy, aHd that foreign in-
,erven,ioo would only ,rrita'e, and re-
ques,ed NJ. del Cssse. through NJ. Cam
bon. to ascertain if the United States
would consent to France rendering her,
good Offices. Go H. Camboo's rs--
speeding 10 the affirmative, Spain s,
note was Immediately entrusted to bim.
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The Future of Cuba.
Pittsburg Times.

Spain has made her 6gbt 10 Amer
aicp waters With the exception of
few insufficient vessels hidden away
10 Havana aad perhaps 10 other places
10 Cuba and Porto Rico ports. she has
nothing to help the army, aud must
fall au easy prey to Gen. Miles and
Admiral Sampson working together.
Porto Rico is so easy DOW chat the
people of the Uoited States regard the
island as already as good as captured,
merely because We are all ready TO cap
lure it. And if peace caooot cone
until Porto Rico is 10 possession of
American forces. Spain is justified 10
saying that Mckinley is responsible.
He is responsible because the Amer
ioau people would be satisfied with
noth!og less.
WHO Is TO COUNT The VOTE
Louisville Courier. Journal.
II it should turn cut that The people
OF CuO2 OeSIV6 2UUeAo'oo W tuo Coi'eo
States. We are 10 no way estopped
from granting this wish upoo suitable
conditions We have simply declared
tdat tbie is not war Of conquest, but
what free Cuba may choose to do when
Spanish domination is eoded is quite
another matter. it proves that a
stable government cannot be had there
without aid from the outside, there is
little room for doubt that the people
will turn to the United States for the
assistance they require. It is ine7lta-
bic that the annexation shall! become q
live issue. both 10 the United States
and 10 Cuba. as soon as the var shall
be ended It will be decided in &C.
cordauce with conditions that may ex'
ist when the t;.1c for g decision shall
come
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When the Revelation Comes

Contessedly the bsrdest thing to do
is 20 convince the Spanish people of
their utter impotence, of their crazy
battle against the most powerful ma
,iou io toe world Victory follows VIC
tory, but the Spanish peasautry 90 on
in b!issfui ignorance of disaster-go on
in blind folly aud self conceit, believ-
ing that Spain is still keeping at hay
the armies aud fleets Of America. This
is ridiculous. but at the same time it is
sad aud tragic But the cruel awaken.
ing must come IN news travels fast"
aud misfortune does not lack heralds
Just wait uo'il those % 600 Spanish
soldiers, who have lately faced tie
American army aud felt the American
arm at Santiago. are returned to
Spain !; just wait upti! Cervera's men
touch the shores of her natlve land
aud relate how the earth opened and
Ere and briustoue rained on them off
that haroor eotrance then the revela-
tion vii! come then the truth will be
known and all the censorship which
Spain may impose cannot prevent 1t
from spreading like wild hre I, will
be like tie explosion Of volcano Let
those 10 reach of the smoke aud ava
beware
The whole pyramid of lies 7i'l crum-
bic wben .bat ragged crew tells the ac-
sual story and it will be DO wonder ii it
shakes the boy klug off his throne and
burls all the ruling powers Of Spain
to the neither deep. If there is not
cataclysm when that story is told one
might as we'll cease predicting any.
thing of human nature The State.