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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-13
is THIS PROHIBITION?
AS Many Liquor Licenses in Kansas
as in Four Southern States.

The report of the commissioner of in
ternal revenue for the past year, just
received in Topeka, reveals a startling
fact with reference to the number of
liquor licenses issued in Kansas during
the year.
The report shows that there were g.
269 liquor licenses issued in Kansas.
This report shows that there are many
states which do not have prohibition in
which fewer licenses were issued.In fact
there We're as many liquor licenses in
Kansas during the year as there were
in the four states - Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Florida and mississippi, and none
of them is a prohibition state.
The records show the following facts
with reference to these states:
Ala Alabama-PopulatiO 1,513,017; num-
ber of liquor licenses, $50.
kansas-Population, 1,12S,179; LID
uOr licenses, 649.
FIorida-Population 391, ,422; liquor Ii
censes. 444.
ississippi-Population 1.2S9,o00; Hq-
uor licenses, 326.
Total number of licenses in above
states, 3,269.
Kansas Population, 1.4Z7, O96; liquor
licenses, 2,269.
When the attention of P.1. Bonebrake
was called to these figures he said:
They are really alarming. It means
that instead of having a liquor prohibi-
ton law in Kansas, we have none at
al
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A GOOD THING FOR CUBA.
The Rioting Will Only Hasten Mat
ters to a Crisis.


New York. Jan. 13-The rioting in Ha-
vana and the wrecking of several lib
eraI newspaper offices by army officers
and conservatives opposed to the plan
of autonomy, excites more satisfaction
than surprise among SympathizerS with
the cause of Cuba in this city.
The opinion is general that the time
has arrived for the United States to
intervene.
Gen. Tomas Estrada Palma head of
the Cuban junta here, said today:
The rioting in Havana is the direct
result of the attempt to give autonomy
sO-called, to the island The Spaniards
in Cuba will not have it at any cost,
if they can help it. You must know that
every Spaniard regards a Cuban as the
enemy of Spain. Even those who have
been appointed to office under the plan
of autonomy, are distrusted by the
Spaniards. I believe that the present
attack on the newspapers is only the
beginning of what may prove more
serious.
If they are not successfully inter
rupted, the result will be massacre and
assassination in Havana. 1 think the
time has come for the American gov
ernment to intervene. This is the on
ly way to stop the constant trouble and
outbreaks on the island.
Gen. BlancO, it must be remember
ed, has very little interest in the army.
He is without popularity or influence.
The officers and volunteers almost to a
man, believing that the policy pursued
by Weyler is the only practical policy.
An American cannot conceive of the
deep seated hatred with which the
Spaniards regard the Cubans who have
Inundated them before the eyes of the
world.
Just as long as the Spanish flag is
hOisted in Cuba, there will be trouble.
It may be that the United States may
wait a little before taking action, but it
is sure the United States government
is prepared for any emergency that
may arise.
i don't think that there will ever be
war between the United States and
Spain. The Spanish government has
already allowed the United States to
interfere in her internal affairs in the
matter of relieving the starving recon-
cendrOes. and any further steps that
this government would take would
hardly be objected to as being without
precedent
TT has been settled beyond doubt
that no kind of liberal government can
be established in Cuba. The riots prove
this A few newspapers eSpoused the
cause of autonomy and this was at
once met by a union of army officers
and volunteers opposed to the plan who
suppressed the press by force. That is
the kind of liberty that will be allowed
in Cuba, and none other"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-13
BIG STORE TO MOVE IN.
Cleaning Up the Curry Building for
Its New Occupant.

This morning at 9 o'clock Mr.. Ed
Curry, in a fancy looking sweater and
neat fitting suit, unlocked the front
door of the store room in the Curry
building at 625-7 Kansas avenue and
entered. Soon men were at work TAX
ing ashes and rubbish from the coal
vaults under the sidewalk and prepsr-
ations were made for cleaning the large
store room and basement
I'VE are going to get things cleaned
up here as soon as possible" said I'd
win Curry, for the fixtures Of the new
department store viii be here in few
days. They aim to open up by Febru-
ary l. They haven't made public yet
who they are for the reason that they
want to settle the lease where they
are. But they will make plenty OF
noise when they do come"
Wagons stood in front of the Curry
building ready to receive rubbish, and
men worked in and under the building
in making it ready.
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MQBS.
Am erfcan Citizens Attacked in
Havana Seek Refuge in
Consulate.
Gordon of Spanish Troops
Thrown Around Consulate.
TELEGRAMS CENSORED
So That 1t is Hard to Get All
the Facts.
Probability of Intervention
Within As Hours.
TELEGRAMS CENSORED
SHIPS TO BE ORDERED
To the HarbOr of Havana to
Protect Americans.

New York, Jan. 13.-A special to the
Journal and Advertiser says:
within forty-eight hours on present
Indications, Intervention in Cuba will
have been forced on the administration.
It will be found not unprepared- The
rioting in Havana was much fercer
than the censored press reports indi-
Gated.
Gen. Lee got at the cable early and
reported the situation was serious and
that the mob was getting even with
the Americans and downing the Unit
ed States as much as it was striking
at the autonomfst policy and the recon
centradOs.
American citizens had to seek refuge
in the consulate.
Gen. Lees prompt military in
stincts told him that the consulate
might be in even greater danger than
any other place in Havana, but Gen.
BlancO at once threw a heavy Gordon
of Spanish regulars with artillery, and
the whole square and adjoining streets
were held. This alarming information
came late.
THE president did not wish to act
precipitately, but the emergency had to
be met promptly.
The navy department was notified
and Commodore CrOWninshield chief
of the bureau of navigation. at once
sent dispatches to Admiral Bunce,
with the white squadron to hold every
vessel in prompt readiness and to Key
west for the vessels at that point to be
ready to start for Havana on signal.
but not to land unless instructed by
Gen. Lee.
The Key W est squadron cannot be
assembled before tonight, as they are
hunting hlibusters. Not later than
Friday they viii be on hand.
w hile alone they would be unable
TO do much at Havana and might serve
TO lnHane the Spanish mob to greater
eXcesses, they can give good account
OF themselves in preparing for the
heavier fleet to follow.
The torpedo hotilla has been noti-
fed and can be put into Key West for
a dash on Havana BY Friday"
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ITO AT THE HELM.
Japan's New Cabinet Has Been
Completed.

London, Jan. 13.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Shanghai says that
the new Japanese cabinet has been
completed with the following distribu-
ton of portfolios:
Premier-The Marquis Ito.
Minister of foreign affairs-Baron
Nissi.
Minister of the interior-viscount
Koshikawa
Minister of war-viscount Katzsu-
ra.
Minister of marine-Marquis saigo
Tsugumichi
Minister of finance-Count Inouye.
Minister of commerce-Baron Itomi-
Yoji.
Minister of communicatious-Ba
Suicamtsu.
Minister of observation-disclosures Sal
oyni.
Minister of justice-M. Some.
dispatch to the Times from Kobe
says:
"The endeavor to form an Ito Okuma
coalition ministery failed. Marquis Ito
after great difficulty and the personal
intervention of the Mikado, has con-
Structed a n1inistery independent of
political parties, for which a brief ca
reer is predicted.
The military party strongly ap-
proves Japan's asserting herself in
the present crisis and the activity at
the dOckyards is unabated. The press
is constantly discussing an Anglo-Jap-
aneSe alliance
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EFFORT TO SMASH BRYAN.
Croker is at the Bottom of the On
sIaught.

St. Louis, Jan. 1S.-The Globe-Demo-
crat publishes the following from it's
Washington correspondent:
Ex-Secretary David r. Francis of the
Cleveland cabinet, and Senator James
K Jones, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, in close conference
was one of the interesting events at the
capital today.
The cards are being stacked against
William Jennings Bryan. That is the
meaning of some remarkable maneuv-
ers seen in Washington and New York
during the past few days on the part of
some of the big players who sit about
the Democratic table
Richard Croker, swelled by the sue
cess of the Tammany campaign in New
York under his leadership, has deveI-
oped lust for bigger game. Laboring
under the hallucinatiOn that the pros
poets for Democratic victory in the ma
ton are Frightening, Mr.. Croker has
set about to effect an organization of
Democratic forces which will put to the
front a man more acceptable to the ele-
ment of the party which choked on the
Chicago platform than is the boy ora
tor of the Platte.
Mr. Croker is always an early bird
when he thinks it is the worm season,
and that accounts for his present ac-
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SNAKE HIM BACK.
President Mckinley Appoints
COnger Minister to China.
Meantime Ii Hung Chang Wires
the President
THAT HE WOULD LIKE
Frederick d. Grant Sent as
Minister to China.
II COnger Has Any Sense of
Self Respect
He May Resign Appointment in
Grants Favor.
THAT HE WOULD LIKE

Washington, Jan 13.-Li Hung Chang.
who is back in power, in the days Of
China's extremity, wanted Col. Freder-
lex D. Grant of New York appointed as
minister to China
The following dispatch from Ii Hung
Chang was received by the Chinese
minister of China to the United States.
BE pleased to convey to his exceIIency
the president of the United States the
distinguished consideration of Ii Hung
Chang, and say to him that Ii Hung
Chang, would be pleased if he gracious
ly would appoint as minister to China.
Col Frederick Dent Grant, son of the
great soldier statesman to whom Ii
Hung Chang was most devoted" ="
Before the arrival of this dispatch
President Mckinley had perfected the
arrangement by which Mr.. Conger was
nominated as minister and he viii be
confirmed.
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MINIsTERs NAMED.
Conger and Bryan Trade Places on the
Slate.

Slate.
Washington, Jan. 1S.-The president has
sent the following. nominations to the
senate:
State-Mark S. Brewer of EIichie n to
be a civil service commissioner; win
H Conger of Iowa to be envoy eztraor-
binary and minister plenipotentiary to
China; Charles Page Bryan of Illinois. to
be envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary of the United States to Brazil;
Henry w. Furniss Of Indiana to be consul
al Bahia Brazil.
An arrangement has been perfected by
which Charles Page Bryan of Illinois.
nominated to be minister to China and
ex-Representative Conger of Iowa. minis
ter to Brazil. will exchange posts. There
was considerable objection to Mr.. Bryan's
confirmation on the ground that he had
no diplomatic experience and was not
equipped for so important place as that
of minister to China is likely to be during
the present administration in view Of the
European scramble for possessions in
China. Mr.. COnger was minister to Bra
zil during the Harrison administration
and was regarded as one of the strongest
and best of our foreign representatives.
1t is believed there will be no opposition
to the confirmation of either gentleman.
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TO END THE WAR.
France and Great Britain to Back the
United States in Intervention.

Ou1G6Q states IN lnt6rV6nti0n
Washington, Jan. 13.-Private infor-
nation has been sent to the state de-
partment and to members of the for
elgn affairs committee in congress go
ing to show that powerful influences
are at work to secure independence for
Cuba
Spain has issued bonds to the gross
amount of about s4OO, ,OOO. 900, based spe-
elhcally upon the resources and reve-
nues of Cuba
Ihese bonds are held in large part
in Great Britain and France.
One of the largest syndicates in these
countries, it is said have at last he
come convinced that these bonds are
ABOUT to become vaIueless unless the
United states in some way guarantees
tlelr payment. They are convinced that
the island is entirely devastated and
that it can be restored only bv the in
nuence of strong commercial power
representations have already been
maze TO this country by certain strong
commercial interests to secure active
If this were done the United States
would become morally responsible for
the payment of the Cuban loan. This
could be done by a protectorate sir7i1a7 =
10 that of England in Egypt or nv a
direct control of the Cuban custom
houses.
intimated that they would not object
70 action on the part of the United
states which would secure their indie
pendence, no matter how costly it
might be for them from a financial
point of view. They realize that the
very measures necessary to the raisino-
of money to pay this loan would give
the island a start commercially. such
as it could not hope to attain by it.
self.
Upon present conditions President
Mckinley could not intervene except as
an act of hostility to Spain, for the
SpaDiards have acceded to every de
mand made by this government almost
before it was presented. 1t has been
lntimated, however, that if the United
states should send its warships to Ha-
Nana, stop the war and agree to paw
the $500, 100000 of the Cuban loan. both
france and Great Britain would sus-
tain this country, and therefore the Sa-
gasta government could appeal to the
people of Spain and show that the loss
OF Cuba had come about by the infu-
ence of France and Great Britain rath-
er than by the dictation of the hated
Yankees.
1t is undoubtedly a fact that the
oondholders are moving to put this
country in position where it win guar
antee payment, and if it does this. the
war in Cuba Will speedily end.
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paper reports on the subject. Accord
ing to Gen. Lees report the disturb
ance has been quelled for the time be-
ing, but he was apprehensive of anOth-
er outbreak a any moment. Nothing
has been heard from the consul general
today so it is assumed at the state de-
partment that the situation remains
unchanged in Havana.
Gen Lee did not ask to have a war
ship sent to Havana and in the opinion
of the state department officials that is
a sufficient reason for the assumption
that there is no occasion for sending
one. The officials are evidently not
apprehensive of any trouble in the i'm
mediate future that will require the
forcible intervention of our govern
ment. The disquieting feature of the
situation is the horrible condition of
the poor in Cuba.
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sonic building on Superior street and
formed for parade Half the town
turned out to see them. Headed by a
brass band they marched to the union
depot, where Senator Hanna was met
by them. He was escorted to a car
riage and rode to the HolIenden with
James H. Hoyt
The senator was Justify cheered all
along the line of march, many business
houses practically suspending business
for the time being A public hand
shaking reception occurred in the lobby
of the Hollenden
Senator Hanna received an enthusiast
tic ovation all along the route from
Columbus to Cleveland and at several
points made brief addresses to the as
sembled crowds.
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CORPORATION WINS.
Victory Won Against Blacklisting
Crumbles Before Judges
Decision.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-The big verdict
given Engineer Fred R. Ketcham
against the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad for alleged blackIisting was to-
day set aside by Judge Richard w.
Clifford. A new trial is granted. By
the verdict Ketcham has been awarded
S21, coo damages. The case was an out
growth of the Debs strike.
The ground upon which the court sets
aside the verdict and grants a new trial
is that of an improper instruction given
the jury in the plaintiffs behalf The
court said in giving his decision that
the reviewing court would need moth
ing more than a. mere inspection of the
verdict to set it aside.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-13
The Sultan and Our Missionaries.

The Porte has demanded the recall OF
two American Missionaries from the
province of Aleppo. on the pretext that
their mission is likely to cause disturb
ances. THE sick man of Europe" is
as unreasonable as his political health
is feeble. As a bright contrast to his
obstinacy and stupidity, the people of
America are acknowledging far and
wide the beneficence of the mission of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, namely.
to relieve and prevent malaria. rheum
atism and kidney complaint, chronic
dyspepsia, constipation and liver trou-
bic. The nervous, the weak ana the
infirm derive unspeakable benefit from
its use, and it greatly mitigates the
weakness and infirmities which are
specially incident 10 advancing years.
e,,,,so,,be for The stale Journal
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THE PARTY STILL LIVES.
That Was What Hanna Wired the
President.

Columbus, O., Jan. 19.-Before his de-
parture for home, Senator Hanna sent
To Hon. w. Mckinley, President,
Washington:-Go reigns and the Re
publican party still lives. (SignedD
NJ A HANNA.
Among the telgrams received were
the following:
Executive Mansion, Washington, Jan
12.-Mrs Mckinley joins me in heart
felt congratulations. (SignedO
w. M'KINLEY.
one in which our citizenship irrespec-
tive of party, will profoundly rejoice. I
congratulate you heartily, not only up
on q victory beneficial to the country,
but upon your leadership in a contest
worthily won, under the most trying
circumstances. (SigneO
w. M'KINLEY.
Secretaries Bliss, Sherman, Alger and
Attorney General Mckenna were
among the first to send congratuIa-
tions. No congratulatory telegram was
received from Senator Foraker.
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ADJoURNs TILL TUESDAY.
Witnesses Must Be Collected for the
Bribery Case.

Columbus, Jan. 13-Both branches Of
the legislature adjourned today till
tuesday. Subpoenas were issued for
Dick. HolIenbeck and Otis to testify be-
fore the committee next Tuesday.
In the house there was q long discus
sion on the Otis bribery resolution. AS
the Republicans expected to reorganize
the house. an attempt was made to
postpone further consideration of the
Otis resolution till February 8, so that
Speaker Mason would not appoint the
committee to conduct the investigation.
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DAILY A DISASTER
On One of Our HuIking Iron
clads-AnOther Explosion.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Commander Nc
Can of the United States steamer Marble
head has reported to the navy department
from Port Tampa that while at small
arms target practice yesterday four men
of the Marblehead were injured by an ex-
plosion, two of them very severely. The
injured men were removed to the marine
hospital near by. No details as to the
cause of the explosion were given nor
were the names of the injured telegraph
ed.
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A Comparison.

New remedies put forth with exag-
eerated claims are continually coming
IN: some flourish awhile as fashionable
novelties, but nearly all are forgotten
before the end of the third year. On the
other hand Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy has continually grown in favor
and popularity during the past twenty
FIVE years. Those who once use it are
thew nearly always insist on having it
when again in need of such a medicine
There is nothing so good for a bad cold
Sold by druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-13
BALLOON SEEN.
Explorer Andree's Arctic Air
ship Comes to View
In British Columbia, if This
Story is Correct.

Stockholm, Jan. 13.-Prof. Norden-
skiold, the Arctic explorer has informed
the Swedish Academy of Science that
the foreign office has received intelli-
gence that several persons worthy of
credence saw Prof. Andree's balloon
early in August in British Columbia,
seven miles north of Quernel lake in
the district of CariboO. The professor
regards the news as being of sufficient
Importance to call for closes investiga-
ton
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Eureke Springs. ARK.

AS a summer and winter resort cannot
be surpassed. To this famous all-year-
round resort round-trip tickets are on
sale from all principal cities through
out the country at greatly reduced
rates. Double daily trains via the
Frisco Line. A neat little pamphlet
giving detailed description of Eureka
Springs will be mailed free upon appIi-
cation to Geo. 7. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent, 'Fisco Line, ST.
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HANNA's WELCOME HOME.
Half the City Turns Out to Receive
Him.

Cleveland, Jan. Ex-senator NJ A
Hanna was received in this city this
afternoon upon his return from Column
bus with an enthusiasm far greater
than that which has been accorded any
public man in this city in a decade
Long before the hour of the trains ar
rival, thousands gathered upon the
streets and began to line the sidewalks
At noon the Tippecanoe club, the Bus
mess Mems league and the Republican
Shop clubs gathered in front of the Ma
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Mr.. CROSBY VERY SICK.
Head of the Big DrygOOds
House in a Critical Condition.

The condition of Mr.. Warren NJ. Cros-
by continues critical today, but at noon
DR.. G. A. Mcclure, the attending physi-
clan, stated that there was still
chance for his recovery. There has been
practically no change in his condition
during the past "a hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-13
MY, BTT HE'S STTBBORN.
Mr.. McCurdy is just a-Going to Sue
and Sue and Sue.

DR.. U. B. McCurdy has filed an appeal
bond in Justice McCIintOck's court and
will appeal the case against Mr.. and Mrs
c. S. Sutton for the collection Of the ball
ance of his Fall Festival livery bill, to
the district court. Unless the case is set
tied in some manner it will be tried be-
fore Judge Hazen during the April term
Of court.
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Homegeekers' Excursions.

Tickets will be sold on the first and
third Tuesdays OF January February
and March via the Union Pacific to
points in Missouri Arkansas, Indian
Territory, Oklahoma, Texas. Louisiana,
Arizona and New Mexico, where the
minimum round trip rate is $500 or
over, at one fare for the round trip plus
81. CO.
For exact territory and full informa-
ton or tickets, call on or address.
F. A. LEWIS
City Ticket Agent.
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J. c. FULTON,
Depot Agent.

G. A. Van Hall, the leading Druggist
of Butler, Mo, writes: We are hav-
Purifier and Blood Maker It is one of
the best sellers we ever had and gives
satisfaction to all who have tried it.
We take pleasure in recommending it.
At druggists.
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HURRY In HOT HASTE.
Signs Of War Grow Thicker in
the Far East.

Hong Kong, Jan. 13.-The British tor
pedo destroyers Hart and Handy, con-
voyed by the dispatch vessel Alacrity,
have been ordered northward The home
ward orders of the British first class
cruiser Edgard have been countermanded.