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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
10 COMMAND D1oeENEs.
LIEUT. Knapp Will Bring Her Over
From ENGLAND

New York, April A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
orders have been cabled to Lieut.. ]. J.
Knapp, commanding the torpedo boat
6omers, purchased from Germany to
proceed to England and take command
or rne cruiser Diogenes, purchased from
the Thames iron works. The Diogenes
IS cruiser of 1900 tons displacement
and will be used as a member of the
second line defense, for which purpose
this government is purchasing a large
them into torpedo boats. The Diogenes
was originally built in 1882 for the Por-
tuguese government, but the Lisbon au-
thortties failing to take her. she re-
manned at the Thames iron works and
was rebuilt during the last year She
has speed of 16 knots, some protection
and has an excellent battery for her
size.
Lieut.. Knapp, it is expected, will ar
rive in England on the Somers tomor-
row and Immediately put to sea with
the Diogenes. He will have command
of both vessels on their voyage across
the Atlantic He will be directed to
proceed with all possible dispatch to
New York, so that the two shins will he
out Of reach of the Spanish cruisers in
case war should be declared this week
The authorities admit that thew are
hunting for more vessels, but thew
seem TO fear that their agents abroad
will not be successful in getting anv
large vessels There is reason to be-
1ieve that they hope to secure some tor
pedo boats during the present week
The Chinese torpedo boats, under con
Etruction at Elbing and Stettin, Ger
Rnany, have been inspected by Lieut. A
p Niblack, the naval attache of this
government in Berlin.
Lieut.. Sims and Commander Brown
son are carefully inspecting torpedo
boats under construction in France and
Italy, and the department has reason
TO believe that their search may re-
suit successfully No authority has
been given to Commander Brownson to
buy the steam yacht which is under
construction in Italy for the Sultan of
REnrnccn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
PLEA FOR AUTONOMY.
Spain Paints a Glowing Picture to
Starving Cubans of Their Pres
emit Condition.

emit Condition.
Havana, April 4-The Official Ca
zette publishes today the following
manifesto:
The provisional government, by it's
own inspiration and also as the faithful
interpreter of the vehement desires of
the government of the mother country,
informs the Cubans they are struggling
py force to reach that which is already
secured IN all it's reality and value
without the dangers and risks of mex
Perlence-the triumph of right and of
Justlce, with a widened horizon for the
1uture and broad roads for the orderly
ana increasing development of all the
nvlng forces of this (Cuban) society.
Inc manifesto continues in an earnest
ana strong plea to the CubanS to accept
the outStretched hands and fraternal
embraces and cordial welcome to really
nome ruled Cuba and it's autonomist
leaders and declares that such action is
not cOwardice nor dishonorable, but best
for the Cubans and all the residents
and interests of the island, that their
own personality will not be lost and
that these pleas are actuated by the
provisional government always secure
of the appreciation of the mother coun-
try
The document also asserts that the
history so far of home rule is a sufh-
cient guarantee of good faith
The manifesto is a very strong plea
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
DANGEROUS TRICK.
Loaded Cartridge Placed on Car Track
Explodes and Breaks Window.


This morning at 1890 o'clock Tope-
ka railway trolley car ran over cart
ridge which had been laid on the north
rail of the track midway between Kan
SaS avenue and Jackson street, and ex-
pIoded it. The shell was mashed down
fiat and the bullet flew north so feet,
crashing through the front window OF
the Topeka cycle works at liz west
Eighth street, and narrowly missing
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Often, who were
passing the store at the time.
The explosion was a loud one. A hole
two inches in diameter was made in the
show window six feet from the ground.
From there the bullet crashed into an
incandescent electric light globe, break
ing it, and then fell. Patroman jenkins
heard the report ana he went to invest
igate He found the f1attened cartridge
shell on the track directly in front of
the Topeka cycle works. The bullet was
picked up from inside the show window.
1t showed that the wheel of the car had
partially flattened it before the force of
the powder was exerted in driving 1t
out. Mr.. Often, who is proprietor or the
Exchange grocery at Sixth and Quincy
streets, said concerning the incident:
when we heard a loud explosion. In
stantly the glass was shattered The
bullet came very near striking my VIE,
and if it had, it was coming with enough
force to have killed.
The work is thought to have been
that of small boys who wished to near
a loud noise. The cartridge was 80
calibre for revolver. The putting OF
anything of the kind on a car track IS
a Denitentiary offense. The police and
car company officials are investigating
the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
ENCOURAGE TRAINROBBING
Communication of Sentence Wanted
for Frisco Train Robber.

Application has been made to the state
Doard of pardonS for a Communication or
the sentence of H. D. Heydiek, one of the
ROBBERS who held up the Frisco train near
Mound Valley, Labette county, in 1897
The hold-up resulted in the murder OF
Express Messenger Chapman Heydick'S
aecornpIceS were known Sheperd and
Chadbourne, and the latter was arrested
first and turned states evidence, impli-
eating Sheperd and Heydick and telling
the officers where the men could be
found. Chadbourne was sentenced to 10
years, while both Sheperd and Heydick
were sentenced for life.
Sheperd died some time ago in the pen,
itentiary and before his death confessed
that it was he who shot the express mes
senger. The application for commute
ton of sentence to 10 years is made on the
greater than that of Chadbourne. Judge
j. D. McCue, who sentenced the men, is
signer of the petition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
NO MEDDLING.
No European Nation Will Inter
fere in Case of War
Says Former Ambassador to
France, j. B. Eustis.
HANOTAUX'S VIEWS
Are Those of All the Rest of
Europe, He Says.
HANOTAUX'S VIEW,
We Must Settle the Cuban Cues
ton Ourselves and Now.

Washington, April Al. B. Eustis,
former United States ambassador to
France. was asked his opinion with ref
erenee to NJ Hanatoux's recent declara-
tion in the French chamber of deputies
touching the Spanish-Cuban question.
Il have no Doubt said Mr.. Eustis,
p'that that declaration correctly repre-
Eents the opinion of Mr.. Hanatoux.
Since this Spanish-Cuban question has
become serious, the attitude of the
French government has become one of
extreme delicacy. Having frequently
discussed the question with NJ. Hama
1oux have always found his attitude
as regards the Spanish and American
government was exceedingly proper.
The French aristocracy and the Catho-
lie party in France naturally strongly
sympathize with the Spanish govern
ment as against the United States but
they have no voice in the French gov
eminent today and there is no doubt
that the French government would be
absolutely neutral in case of a war be-
tween Spain and the United States.
Mr.. Hanatoux does not sympathize
with either of these parties and they
have not the slightest influence with
him- He is a man of remarkable intel
hgence,an admirably equipped diplomat,
always cool knowing when to be firm or
conciliatory and the sincere admirer of
our people and our institutions. He is
equally friendly to the Spanish govern
ment and our government.
THE fact is that if our government
intends to take any decisive action
which would lead to hostilities it can
discard any apprehension that any Eur
opean power would take any active
part against our government. Alliances
IN European politics have become so
fashionable that they become a factor
IN settling any European question, but
with US the case is different. No Eur
opean power could have any possible
interest in intermeddling in a question
Of peace or war between Spain and the
United States
What do you think of the present
cr1sis?" Mr.. Eustis was asked.
i think that we are unaVoidably drift
ing into war. From the moment that
Mr.. Cleveland and subsequently Mr..
Mckinley asserted the right of our gov
eminent to intervene to stop the war in
Cuba, have never been able to discoV-
er any pacific solution of this question.
would deprecate a war with Spain.
But 1T is evident that the present situa-
ton is becoming uncomfortable and that
the American people are determined
that this running sore in our interna-
tiona1 politics shall be cured"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
The Spanish Armada Has Been
Ordered to Remain
At Cape Verde Islands Until
Further Orders.
WILL BE REINFORCED
By Number of ArmOred Cruis-
ers Now Quitting
Before Proceeding Further ON
Its Journey.

Madrid, April 4.-The Spanish cabinet
has decided that the torpedo fotilla is
to remain at the Cape Verde islands
until further orders. The fotilla will be
Joined later by a Spanish squadron of
the armed cruiser Emperor Charles ",
of 1926 tons; the cruiser Alphonso XIII,
of 5000 tons; the armored cruiser In
fanta Maria Teresa, of 1000 tons, and
the armored cruiser Cristobal Colon, of
6,S40 tons, which will accompany the
torpedo f1otilla to Cuba. 1t has also been
decided by the government to send the
armored cruisers Vizcaya and Almi-
rante Oquendo, both of 1000 tons, back
to Havana. They will be notified to this
effect as soon as they sight Porto Rico.
A national subscription to strengthen
the Spanish fleet will be organized by
a royal decree, but the decree will not
be published before a declaration of
war.
The cabinet, which met at o'clock
last night, discussed the situation until
midnight. At the close of the confer
ence it was said that no official infOr-
nation had been received at that time
from Washington, but it was admitted
the ministers were filled with gloomy
impressions.
One cabinet minister declared that he
had received private information con-
frming the extreme gravity of the sit
uatiOn. The minister for war, Lieut..
Gen. Correa, submitted for the approval
of the cabinet elaborate plans for the
organization of the military forces of
the kingdom.
The minister for the home depart
ment, Don Ruiz Capdepon, in an in
terview, declared that everything point
ed to war. The cabinet has examined
propositions for the arming Of mer-
chant vessels as privateers, but it has
been decided to await events before
coming to any decision on this subject.
Finally a telegram from the Spanish
minister at Washington, Senior Polo
Bernabe, was read at the cabinet meet
ing, in which Senior Bernabe said Pres
ident Mckinley will be overruled by
congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
ARMoRED YACHTS.
Those Recently Purchased Will Be
Sheathed in Iron.

Washington, April 2.-The work in
cident to the transformation of the
yachts and tugs recently purchased for
the navy department so as to make
them practicable for naval purposes IS
now well under way. The alterations
and changes necessary are being rushed
with all possible speed and orders have
been issued to employ a sufficient num-
Der of men to work night and day, so
that no time will be lost. In the tugs
particularly there are a number of
changes necessary for the comfort and
convenience of the men who will man
them. The yachts, on the other hand
are in better shape and less work will
be required than on the tugs. They will
be given a belt of armor as a means of
protection for portions which are most
vulnerable to the enemy's fire. So far
the department has purchased five
yachts and eight tugs for the auxiliary
navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
FROM FAR OFF AUSTRALIA.
Many Passengers Reach Victoria
Bound for Klondike-Flood
in Hon olula.

Victoria, B. c., April 4.-The steamer
Miowara has arrived to-day from Hon
olulu and Australia, bringing 120 pas
sengers bound for the Klondike.
The United States ship Baltimore left
Honolulu March % for Hong Kong
Before she left the admiraPs flag was
transferred to the Bennington.
BY the overlooking OF the Nunanu, a
stream which runs through the most
populous portion of Honolulu, much
property was damaged and one life,
that of a Japanese, was lost. Most
serious damage was done to property of
poor people living on the banks of the
stream. They lost everything. In the
streets of the Chinese quarter the
water was up to the bodies of hacks
The water had gone down considerably
when the Miowara left.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
QUARANTINE IN EFFECT.
Passengers Cannot Now Leave Ha-
vana Without Health Certificates.

Tampa, Fla, April 4.-Saturday's dis
patches stated that the Plant line steamer
strictions upon its list of passengers.
President Plant desired it stated that
this restriction is not a rule of his, as the
dispatches would indicate. The order es-
tabliShing quarantine regulations to take
effect April LIST was made by the secre-
tary of the treasury, and under it his
steamers are not now permitted to take
passengers from Cuba unless they hold
the proper certificate from the United
States health office at Havana.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
TO ACT FOR SPAIN.
The French Ambassador May Take
Bernabe's Place.

London, April 4.-The Paris cores
pondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
The fact that NJ. Cabon, French am
bassador at Washington, has been in
structed to act for Spain in the event
of the departure of Senior Polo y Ber-
nabe, shows that M. Hanotaux has
made another clever move, in which the
neutrality of France is qualified by
show of influence exercised necessarily
on behalf of Spain and placing France
in the position of a humane protector
without more than moral responsible
itV-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
READY TO GO SOUTH
Troops at Buffalo Warned to Be Pre-
pared for Instant Removal to
Atlanta.

Buffalo, N. Y, April 4.-Colonel Smith
of the Thirteenth infantry, U. s. A, sta
toned at Fort Porter, has received a
cipher message from Washington order.
ing him to have the four companies of
his command in Buffalo and one company
at Fort Niagara in readiness to proceed
to Atlanta, Ga, at moments notice.
The company at Fort Niagara is ex-
pected to come to Buffalo today. Colonel
Smith says his command is ready to move
as soon as a train can be provided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

After using a 1oc trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy
soc size Cream Balm has no equal in
curing catarrh and cold in the head.
Ask your druggist for it or send 10
cents to US.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST, N. 7. City.
I suffered from catarrh for three
years: it got so bad 1 could not work:
I used two bottles of Ely's Cream Balm
and am entirely we'll; I would not be
without it.-A. c. Clark, S41 ShaWmut
Ave. Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
REPAIRING THE STREETS.
Street Heaters Will Not Be Used in
Renewing the Asphalt Pavements.

F. B. Demorest, superintendent, and
H. r. Kasson, general manager of the
Barber Asphalt company, inspected the
streets in Topeka paved with asphalt,
and decided that the repairing should
be done with material from the mill in
stead of with street heaters as now
used. The mill at the foot of Harrison
street will be started at once and the
work of repairing the streets will com
mence. 1t is estimated that it will take
six weeks to complete the repairing.
Mr. John Shaffer will have charge of
the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

discussion was predicated entirely on the
possibility of the outcome of such action
in the event of war following between the
United States and Spain. Fear was ex-
pressed that Germany would not hesitate
long if Spain refused indemnity and that
she might get her men-of-War into Ha-
vana harbor and take possession of the
place before war-was declared Ia this
case If was argued that the port would
then be regarded as neutral one, which
would inhibit this government from strik-
ing a blow at the city, the vital point of
the whole island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
a. BIG EvAPoRAToR
Sent to Key West to Distill Water
for Drinking.

evaporator was shipped from this city
today to Key West with orders from the
government that it be rushed forward
with all possible haste.
The evaporation will be located perman.
nently at Key West for the purpose of
supplying fresh water to war vessels. 1t
is guaranteed to distill $1,000 gallons of
pure drinking water per day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
CONDITION is SERIOUS
President Hewitt of the Emporia Col
lege lowering Between Life
and Death.

Emporia. April 4-The friends of Presi-
dent Hewitt were called to his bedside at
o'clock Saturday morning, when it was
feared he was dying. He rallied later
and has since been in as serious a condi-
- he Conscious but he cannot talk or
move, He may live a few days and he
NAV die at any moment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
SNOW STORM RACED
Nearly All Over Nebraska
Throughout Yesterday.

Lincoln. Neb., April 4.-Telegrams re-
ceived at the Burlington railroad head
quarters say a terrific snow storm ragged
along it's line in the south, central and
western part of the state yesterday From
Holdredge west the snow was heavy and
continuous throughout the day and tele-
graph wires We're FRUSTRATED In Lincoln
and vicinity there was a doWnpour OF
rain all Yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
What's the Matter With
The Rock Island FlyerP

Leaves Topeka $50 p. M, arriving
Colorado Springs HOS, Denver 11:3O a.
M, Pueblo 1925 noon. Returning, leaves
Pueblo ITO, Colorado Springs and Dem
yer 2:45 p. m, arriving at Topeka at
1880 next morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
DIR. BALANCE is SAFE.
He Didn't Sail on the Unfortunate
Almy as Supposed.

San Francisco, April 4.-Dr. w. p Bal
lance of New Haven, Conn, who was sup
posed to have gone down with the wreck
of the bark Almy off Golden Gate, did
not perish Instead of starting for Alas
ka on the Alrny, he sailed the schooner
Thomas F. Negus. and the fact of his
safety was learned when that vessel put
into port for Supplies last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

to have trustworthy authority for the
statement that though the Austrian
court is deeply concerned for peace
Emperor Francis Joseph believes that
intervention between Spain and Amer
lea would do more harm than good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 1920 a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at D. M, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new 500 a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at 4 p. m, reach
ing Topeka at 6:10 p. M, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Fifth Ward.

First precinct, 1900 Topeka avenue
Judges, ". r. Colviue, II, c. Fraser, Geo.
w. Packard; clerks e II. TITUS . ..
Second precinct. COS Tenth avenue, east
r Kidney r. S. Christian; clerks, +. L.
Swanson A. P. Roundtree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Fourth Ward,

First precinct Rains stable on Sixth
avenue west-Judges. Tom Archer, L. w
Myers, c. L. Vanderpool; clerks o. J.
Hit, Ellis Thompson.
Second precinct, city prison-Judges,
Chas. Lindsey, A. NJ. II. Claudy, A J.
Huntoon; clerks, A. N. Brown, M L.
Stoker.
Third precinct, I'll Fourth street west
Judges, F. P. Close, G. A. Wieneke X M
Curtis; clerks, r. Whitmer, H. C. Ste
venS.
Fourth precinct, corner Sixth and West
tern avenues-Judges, w. L. Vance, w.
H Cummings, J, C. Rodgers; clerks, w.
P. Bryan, L. NJ Carter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Hnme Forum Renefit.

The Topeka Home Forum Benefit or
der received fifteen applications for
membership last Wednesday evening.
The cheapest and most reliable order
in existence today. Pays one-fourth
policy for loss of hand, foot or eye, one
half policy for total disability. one nun
dred dollars immediate relief fund. For
further information inquire at 634 Kan
sas avenue JNO. WILTON, Pres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Why Not

Take the Union Pacifics new 500 a. m,
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at D. m, reach
ing Topeka at $40 p. M, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas CITY
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at S:5O
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
PRAYERS FOR SPAIN
Were Said in All the Churches o
Madrid Yesterday.

Madrid April 4.-From all pulpits in
Madrid Yesterday the priests read
letter from the bishop of the diocese an
nouncing that he considered war to be
imminent and ordering prayers for the
success of the Spanish arms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Third Ward.

First precinct. 1o4 Tenth ave. east
Judges, J. L. ScotG. Frank Curry, J. e.
Griswold: clerks. Edward Jones, ]. L.
Shepherd
Second precinct 933 Kansas avenue
Judges, r. NJ. Spivey, T. ]. Crouch, R J.
Cabe.
Third precinct, corner King and Clay
Judges, NJ. Hamilton, N. B.. Arnold. John
w. Gardner; clerks, n. D. mckinley, w.
A. J. Jordan.
Fourth precinct corner Huntoon and
Lincoln-Judges, J. u. Hughes,J. Z. Ward
H. J. Bevclle; clerks. D. c. Naylor, W.
M Murphy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

We are sole agents Columbus Buggy
Co.'S vehicles in Topeka
WARNER & POTTER,
526 and 528 Quincy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, De mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worler that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed- Booklet and sample free. Address
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

It's Possible Effect on Cuban Situation
is Being Discussed.

Washington. April 4.-The threatened
action of Germany to send a warship to
Havana to obtain indemnity in Cannana-
bra case has been the occasion of consid-
Rrable comment in various circles. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

Tickets for the concert at the First
Presbyterian church on Friday evening
April 8, are on sale at the Mills-Adams
Dry Goods store, and Chase's Shoe
store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
Redbud, Gordon Co, Ga.

Beggs Mfg. Co.
Please send by express at once one
dozen Beggs' Blood Purifier. 1t is the
most wonderful medicine I ever tried
for Scrofula. s. R. TAYLOR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04
MORE HARM THAN GOOD.
That's What the Austrian Emperor
Thinks of Intervention.

London, April 4-The Berlin cores
pondent Of the Daily Chronicle claims
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-04

Washington, April 4-The dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius has left here for Nor
folk. 1t is expected from there she will
go to Key West