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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
LIGHT HEARTED PEOPLE
The Masses of the Spanish are Not
Feeling Bad.

London, Aug. 16.-The Times CORES
pondent at Madrid writes:
It is argued that Spain ought to have
concentrated her energies in developing
her European possessions and, if an
outlet was required elsewhere, that she
ought to have chosen Northern Africa,
where she is now no longer free to ex-
tend her political influence.
The lower classes seem animated by
a corresponding spirit of fatalistic res
ignation. I can perceive nowhere any
symptoms of dangerous popular excite
ment.
Madrid was never more quiet and or
DERBY. Last night one of the poorest
and most populous quarters of the city
celebrated an annual Nocturnal fete.
The people enjoyed themselves as usual
in a joyous, Iighthearted fashion.
Similar tranquility prevails in the
provinces Fortunately the harvest eve
rywhere is abundant. The alarmists
now point to the dangers which will
arise from the return of the repatriated
army; but the government has taken
ample precautiOn.
It is expected that the evacuation of
Cuba will not be completed until De-
cember. Press kilograms from Havana
state that, despite the disappointment
in military circles, the news of peace
was, on the whole, we'll received and
that a rapid increase of material pros
perity is anticipated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
A Pleasant Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. J M. Leeper entertained
very delightfully."- Monday evening in
honor of Mrs. William Thompson and
Mrs. T. J. Brown of Lacrosse, Kan.
The evening was devoted to music and
cards after which refreshments were
served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
r. Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs J. W. Stout
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arch Phillips, Mrs Mary Brown,
Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. r. L.
Runkles, Mrs. T. J. Brown. Miss Dill
Potter, Miss Irene Potter, Miss Nellie
Phillips, Miss Mamie Suddaret, Miss
Alta Suddaret, Miss Amanda Erwin,
Miss DOllie Brown, Mr.. Harry Barnes,
Mr.. George Rhodes, Mr.. Charley MOrey,
Mr. Jay Kirby. Mr. Charley Sage and
Mr.. Frank Squires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
SHOOTS A CUBAN.
A Sentry Kills Him For Steal
ing COmmissary Stores.

Santiago, Aug. 16.-The Olivette has sail
ed for Montauk Point with between 200
and 800 sick. Miss Wheeler is a passen-
ger
This morning a Cuban was shot by
sentry, who caught him stealing commits
sary stores at the dock. Yesterday 1t was
discovered enough goods had been stolen
to make three car loads, which had been
taken out surreptitiously by the Cubans
in the field. The man under suspicion
returned to the wharf last night, evil
IDENTIFY with the intention of continuing
his thefts, but he was warned of Early
this morning he again found there
When the sentry challeged him he ran,
refusing to obey the order to halt. AS he
was likely to escape, the sentry fired and
killed him.
The occurrence is regretted by General
Wood and the American officers generally
but it will have a salutary effect, as raids
on the commissary and the medical and
Red Cross stores have been altogether
too frequent to be tolerated any longer.
The rainy season has now set in, with
torrents daily. The troops, therefore. are
moved none too soon. as the physicians
are all agreed that the condition of the
men would have been greatly aggravated
by the rain. dampness and consequent
miasma. All rejoice at the prospect of
peace and an early return home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Notes and Personal Mention.

Prescott & Co. are doing the plumbing
for Chas. Jones' residence at 519 Mon
roe street.
Miss Mary McQuaker returned from
Chicago with Mrs. c. S. Sutton and will
be her guest for a couple OF weeks.
Mrs. W. c. SQuier and daughter, Miss
Florence Horne, left Monday for the
City of Mexico to visit Mrs. B. T. Lewis;
they were accompanied as far as
Hutchinson by Mr.. Squier.
Miss Geraldine Mills went to Burlin-
game today for a few days visit with
friends.
Mr.. H. A. King is spending a couple
of weeks at the Omaha exposition.
Miss Blanche Murray of Arkansas
City spent q few days last week with
Miss Geraldine Mills.
Miss Santa Waters returned Monday
from a two weeks outing at the COul-
tbs farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lyman are going
to entertain informally this evening
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Lyman.
Mrs. c. E. Smith, who has been visit
ing Mrs. l. c. Boyle, left Monday for
her home in Port Arthur, Texas.
Mrs. NJ Nelson and daughter. Miss
Marie Richter. have gone to Ration, N.
NJ, to spend the remainder Of the sum
mer.
Mrs. J. r. Hague opened a special
sale on palms, ferns and plants today.
Sale closes Thursday night.
Mr.. Al BerOnius of Kansas City, who
has been visiting his parents in Topeka,
left today for Colorado where he viii
spend six weeks.
Mrs. f. P. Baker is spending week
in Denver.
Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Payne and chi1-
dren, Matte and Roy, and sister. Miss
Celia Duggan. have returned from a
months visit with relatives in Indian
apOlis.
Miss Lottie Steiner of Holden. Mo,
IS visiting her aunt, Mrs. Frank Bowen.
Mrs A. A. King is going to Kansas
City and other Missouri points, the last
of the month for a several weeks visit.
Miss Fora Clifford of Wilson, kan.
who has been the guest of Mrs. Fred
Snow, is spending this week with Miss
Maud Kimbau; next week she is going
to Wellington for a visit but will return
to Topeka for the Fall Festival.
Mrs. E. W. Garrett. who is visiting
Miss Clyde Hornaday. will return to
her home in Winfield Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Sol THEY,RE HAPPY NOW
And It is to Be Hoped the Divorce
Court Will Never Get Them.

This morning at 10 o'clock as Probate
Judge DOlman was hearing a case in
court over an estate, bashful couple
entered the room and the fellow step
pee up to Clerk Garrard and asked that
a license be issued to him and that he
and the girl with him be married forth
with.
Judge DoIman called off the trial for
a few minutes. The license was made
out to Louis Stack of Jackson county,
and Frances Bravence of RossVille, the
former % years, and the latter Is years.
The groom was a short, heavy set
farmer, dressed in his best, a suit OF
black cloth. The bride wore a gay
heliotrope dress, white nits and a straw
it. Judge Dolman with the marriage
certificate in hand stood up before the
couple.
Join your right hands, please" he
said. The man was ratified and he
swayed uneasily, looked first at the
ceiling, then at the floor. The girl
looked at her lover. They clasped hands
and turned toward the judge. Judge
DOlman has a very pretty wedding SER
vice which he knows verbatim, and he
gave it without a hitch. Spectators in
the court grinned, the groom shifted
about first on one foot, then the other,
while the bride bluShed. When the
words had been pronounced declaring
them man and wife, both swung about,
an embrace followed, and Louis STACK
planted a smacking kiss on his new
wifes red lips. Then they broke away, -
looked at each other and the crimson
large, fancy colored Autograph certtt-
icate was filed out which Louis Stack
will have framed and hung IN the front
parIor near the organ.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
HE'S A NICE MAN
And Must Be Got Out of the Peni-
Tertiary by Hook or Crook.

Habeas corpus proceedings are to be
employed to secure the release of a
convict now in the penitentiary. An
application for a writ will be filed in
the supreme court this week by AttOr-
ney w. P. Campbell of Wichita in be-
ed of assault with intent to kill in
Sedgwick county in December, 1896, and
sentenced to 10 years in the peniten-
tiary in January, 1897.
The writ will be asked for on the
ground that Heth was not convicted of
an offense punishable by imprisonment
at hard labor for the term of ten years.
pistol in July, 1896, and inflicted an in
jury which caused the loss of one of
SWartz's eyes Swartz and a man
named BrOwnlee, both living in the
country adjacent to Wichita, were
searching for Heth when the shooting
occurred, he being supposed to have
been the man who burglarized the
house of Brownlee that day. BrOwnlee
and SWartZ were In a buggy when they
met Heth. and Swartz. who had a shot
gun, raised the weapon and commanded
Heth to throw up his hands. Instead Of
that Heth advanced towards the muzzle
of the gun until he was near enough to
reach it, when he suddenly threw up
the barrel and whipping out a revOl-
to strike BrOWnlee with the gun but
the stock broke, and dropping it he made
his escape.
The burglary occurred on a Sunday
while BrOWnlee and his wife were at
tending church. On their way there
they met a man followed by a dog, and
when they returned the same dog was
Brownlee claims he saw Heth escape
n the orchard
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
ALASKAN BONDS.
Securities of the skaguay Railroad on
the Market.

Vancouver, Aug. 16.-The published
report that Canadian soldiers on the
Stickeen river beyond Glenora are on
short ratiOns is believed here to have
no substantial basis.
The last advices received from Gle
nora are dated August 3. They say
that Col Evans, with so of the Yukon
force, including artificers, surveyors
and two ladies of the Victorian Order of
Nurses left Teslin July 21st, direct for
SeIkirk by the steamer Anglican. With
regard to the rest of the soldiers, when
last seen they were toiIing painfully up
a 2,OO0-foot hill with one and one half
tons outfit each This does not look
like a shortage.
Advices received here from London
report that the White Pass & Yukon
railway company has been asking the
public to subscribe for $3.50, 900 worth of
debentures, to be laid out in surveys
of the line, works, wharfage, etc. This
company is the one that is building
from Skaguay to Selkirk, a distance OF
325 miles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
PENSIONS FOR EX-SLAVES.
Congressman Botkin Makes the Prin-
cipal Speech of the Evening.

Congressman J. D. Botkin, congress-
man at large, was the principal speaker
before the meeting held under the
auspices of the Topeka branch of the
Ex-SIaves' association at Representa-
tive hall last night. The meeting was a
success, several hundred colored people
being in attendance.
Congressman BOtkin is the author of
the bill introduced at the last session
of congress providing for the pension
ing of ex-slaves, and for this reason he
was asked to make a speech under the
auspices of the Topeka branch of the
association. While politics was prac-
ticaIly excluded from his talk, he stated
that he expected his action in interest
ing himself in the bill would help him
to reelection in Kansas this fall
Congressman Botkin talked for over
an hour, reviewing thoroughly the his
tory of the negro race In this country.
He was applauded heartily.
Governor Leedy was present at the
meeting and was called upon for a
speech. He talked but a few minutes,
and confined his remarks to the fight
ing qualities of the colOred soldiers.
Jackson's band was stationed in one
corner of the room, and fnterspersed the
speech-making with patriotic airs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
U. s. Will BE SECOND
In Amount of Space Occupied at the
Paris Exposition.

Paris Exposition.
New York, Aug. 16.-The Times today
says:
Col E. NJ Blum, who has been in
Paris some time looking out for Ameri-
can interests at the Paris international
exposition of 1900 returned yesterday on
La Normandie. Col. Blum will soon
confer with Ferdinand w. Peck, the
United States commissioner general
and the two men will take charge of the
American exhibit. Col. Blum said re-
garding his trip: 1.-The exhibit of the
United States will be the largest of any
country in regard to floor space, with
the exception of France At the last
exposition we had $4,000 square feet
and this time 265, 900 square feet are al
ready assured. Through the apprOpria-
ton of $3.50 600 by congress, a beautiful
building viii be erected. My special
mission in Paris at this time was to as
certain the feeling between the French
and the Americans and I am sure that
what little hard feeling there was has
entirely disappeared. I went to hotels,
cafes, business houses and in all I was
treated not only courteOusly but as a
friend. Through Gen. Horace Porter,
1 entered official society and the same
good feeling was apparent
Mr.. Blum has succeeded in obtaining
the establishment of an important an
mex for railways, tramWays, autO-mO-
biles and VelOcipedes at the Bots de
Vincennes and the addition of 327
square metres of space for the United
States exhibit He has also concluded
chitects, engineers, builders and deco
ratOrS for the most complete and ar
tistic installation of American exhibits.
Among the professional men whom he
signed contracts with are NJ Jacques
Hernant, architect of the 1900 exhibit
ton; Marchena and GigOt engineers Of
the exposition; Ramon and Vignaux
the Partisan painters and M. lie Occur,
q fr.1C of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimball Pig. Co., before II
o'clock in the morning.
2 large Ioaves bread SC. Gem Bakery.
W. w. Crittenden made business trip
to HOyt today
Mrs, Max Krauss has returned from
visit to her parents in Noble, Ill,
Ed Arnold, VIII Cline and Jim Miller
are spending a few days north of Silver
Lake fishing.
Miss Minna Mccall who has been a
member of the williams camping party
at Silver Lake, has returned home.
Miss Maud Myers went to Rossville yes
terday to make some arrangements about
the School she will probably teach near
that place this winter.
More bargains and better bargains in
shoes, dry goods, ladies' and gents, fur
nishing goods for this week at CostIey q
Posts, North Topeka, Kan.
Mrs George Morrow of Rochester.
widow of the late DR.. Morrow, has return
ed to her home after short visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Gage of West Sixth street,
Topeka.
Mrs. George Shores and children Ethel
bert and George of Los Angeles, Cal. and
Mrs John Brammer of Callao. Mo. are
Kimban of PA West Gordon street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Owens and Mr.. and
que n NJ. where Mr. Owens and Mr.
Belts have positions with the Santa Fe
Railroad company They Will VISIT Raton
ana Las vegas MIS-; tflNe1S an anp - 6T
some time at Colorado Springs and Den
yer while en- route here.
Privates McKirahan and Buechner of
Topeka and Hoyt of Usage City, under the
leadership of Corporal Hilton of Saiina
are enjoying their vacation greatly this
summer, touring through the states of
Aiger and camped with the soldiers for
awhile. then visited the city of Washing
ton, from there going on foot through the
state stopping at small place called
Burke Station. From there they went
to the old battlefield of Bull Run, staying
day or two, then moved on to a place
called Bucks Mills, four miles west of
Manassas. Being caught in the rain
there. they stayed a short time and then
moved through the mud to the Blue
ridge, and reached there wet and muddy,
where they pitched their tents near the
summit. They are satisfied with their
summer vacation. and hope to return home
in about sixty days and settle down again
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
HURRAH FOR PEACE.
Piqua, Ohio, Celebrates the Return of
Happier Days

Cincinnati, Aug. 16.-A special to the
CommerciaRTribune from Piqua, Ohio,
says
The return Of peace was celebrated
during the night with a grand jOllifca-
ton in which ten thousand persons par
ticipated. A street parade, fireworks
and speech making were the features.
In response to telegram sent by Col.
J. G. Battele, President Mckinley wired
as follows:
Telegram concerning celebration re-
ceived. I rejoice with you and all the
people upon the return of peace. All
honor to the army and navy, whose
brilliant victories have given added lus-
ire to the American name. (Signed)
VIM. M'KINLEY.
The message was read to the assem-
blage and was received with a tremend-
GUS ovation.
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MINES BLOWN UP.
Those in Key West Harbor are AL
Exploded.

Key West. Aug. 16.-The submarine
mines in the Key West harbor were
blown up this afternoon to make room
for ships OF the fleet which are crOwding
in from their Cuban coast stations
There were more than a dozen sets of
mines of four each covering over a
square mile of water They were ex-
ploded by wire from Fort Taylor under
the direction of Captain McKinsley who
is in charge of the harbor defenses. The
work was begun on the westward and
continued in close to the forts and made
a magnificent spectacle. Explosions
followed each other at intervals of
about two minutes, each carrying
mountains of water in the air to a
height of a hundred feet and the rever-
brations shaking the island to its foun-
dations.
Among the ships which have returned
were the gunbOats Machias and Vicks-
burg and torpedo boats Mckee, Cush-
ing, FoOte and Gwin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
A Surprise Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dibert Knox entertained
at six O'Clock dinner Monday evening in
honor of Miss Olive Knox, as it was
her birthday; and on her return home
shs was surprised to find that a num-
of her home.
The evening was spent in dancing and
music Those present were Mrs Church
OF Kansas City. Mrs. Melton of South
Carolina, Miss Dollie Zimmerman, Miss
Ada Garter, Miss Mabel Horton, Miss
Knox, Miss Florence Knox. Mr.. Charles
Decker, Mr.. Albert Fellows, Mr.. viii
Chute, Mr.. VIII Fish and Mr.. Bert
ROehr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
THE G.. A. X. TRAIN
For Cineinnati. Ohio,

day, September 4, at o'clock o. m,
and viii be made up Of Pullman palace
and tourist sIeepers; also chair cars.
and will run through to Cincinnati
p. m. Monday, September 5.The Ladies
of the C. A. r. and W. r. c., also the
Modocs. "A strong. will accompany
this train, insuring to all a merry and
enjoyable trip. For reservation in
sleepers, also seats in chair cars, call
at Rock Island passenger depot or write
to A. NJ. FULLER,
City Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Phone 3S4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
ON CHILDREN'S GRAVES.
A st. Louis Father Dies After Taking
Strychnine.

st. Louis, Aug. 16.-R. w. Golson, a
broker on the Merchants exchange, was
found dead today, lying across the
graves of four of his children at Belle
fontaine cemetery He had committed
suicide with a dose of strychnine. FL
nancial difficulties are thought to have
been the cause of his act.
When discovered GolsOn had been
dead for several hours. He disappear
ed from his home last evening and was
not seen again until his remains were
discovered in the cemetery. He leaves
a widow and two children.
Not long ago GOIson was rated as
worth over 500, 900. Just prior to his
death he traded more in bucket shops
than on the floor of the exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
IA Police Judge's Power.

Assistant Attorney General George
Smelling has given out a decision to the
effect that the police judge of city of
the second class is not a big enough
man to issue a search and seizure war
rant for the capture of liquor illegally
held. The decision was rendered in an
swer to a query from the police judge
of the city of HOlton, who wanted to
take in a supply of liquor which he
knew was in hiding in that place. The
matter will have to be referred to the
Judge of the district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Tactical Blunders Made.

London, Aug. 16.-The Santiago cor
respondent of the Times, who acted as
interpreter for General Shafter during
the interviews preceding the surrender
and capitulation of the city and criti-
cises severely the tactical plumbers
made, the opportunities missed and the
lack of information of the enemy s
movements displayed by both Spaniards
and Americans. The correspondent says
the necessity for the surrender of San
tiago is not more evident now than it
was before.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Their Lives Lost.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 16-Those
on board the American barkentine c.
c. Funk, reported wrecked on Flinders
island, off the coast of Tasmania, are
believed to have been the following:
Harry Nissen, captain; Mrs. Harry
Nissen, two children of Captain Nissen,
J. Hansen, first mate; Leonard Stump,
second mate; W. K. Shock, cook; L.
Swag german, A. KrOg, Fred Platksted,
Charles Olsen, A. Than, P. Daley, sea-
men. Two are said to have been saved,
but their names have not been given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
CURIOUS designations.

London, Aug. 16.-The Times this
morning comments editOrially upon the
curious simultaneous designations of
General BIanco and General Augusta
and expresses the opinion that neither
of the retiring governor generals wiz
be very severely censured on their ar
rival In Snain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Jago Arraigned.

London, Aug. Sat the Bow street po-
lice court this morning J W. Jago. chief
officer of the White Star line steamer
Rrita mic is held on a warrant issued al
the request of the United States embassy
on the charge of embezzlement and lar
ceny, in connection with mail robbery and
smuggling, was formally arraigned. Sir
John Bride refused application for bail
and the prisoner was Temanded for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Killed bv His Partner.

San Francisco, Aug 16--The mystery
of the murder of Antonio Scaraffino. an
Italian fireman, who was shot dead last
Thursday night, has been solved. His
former partner, Joe Inedarzino, has been
arrested and has confessed that he kill
ed Scaraffino. after a quarrel in self
defense. The men had been partners
and disagreed regarding the division of
the nrOfits Of their business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Invalided Home.

San Francisco, Aug. 16.-Lieutenant
W. S. Hughes U. S. N, formerly in
charge of the photographic office in this
city, and more lately executive officer
of the Scorpion, has been invaded
home Lieutenant Milton, who was the
first officer in charge of the hydro
graphic office has relieved him on the
SCORPION.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
CAN WRITE TO SPAIN.
Nail Service Resumed Between the
Unifad States and Snain.

washington, D. c., Aug. 16.-The mail
service between the United States and
Spain viii be resumed promptly. so far
as this country is concerned. The two
officials here see no reason why mail pass
ing between them should be opened and
censored as during the war, and hereafter
the restrictions will be removed. Al
though word to that effect has come
from Spain. the presumption is that a.
similar course will be adopted by that
government. AS there are no tranSatIan-
tic steamship lines between American and
Spanish ports. nearly if not all OF the mail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16

London, Aug. 1.-THE St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
says persistent rumors are current that
a meeting will take place between EN-
peror William and the Car in the first
week of September, Emperor William
desiring to remove the suspicious with
which his eastern tour is regarded in
Russia and France.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Big Fire at Mini Novgorod.

ST. Petersburg. Aug ia great fire
at Mini Novgorod, capital of the gov
eminent of the same name, near the
confluence of the Okla with the Volga,
about $50 miles northeast of Moscow,
has destroyed a number of factories
and eighty houses. Forty persons have
been injured and damage to the amount
of million and a half roubles has been
done
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-16
Olof Ekberp's Removal.

OIof Ekberg, merchant tailor, remov-
ed to Office block, 11S East Fifth street
Nice line of summer wei hts still on hand
fall samples arriving. Am now ready
to take orders for your fail suits.