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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
PORTO RICO AT THE DOOR.
She Wants to Be Made Territory of
the United States.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.)
San Juan de Porto Rico, March 27--Al-
though there is not at present any danger
of serious disturbance, there is much dis
satisfaction among the lower classes
throughout the island and there has been
a good deal of violent talk by the ignor-
ant against the new regime. The chief
cause of this anti-American feeling is the
increase in the cost of living since the
American occupation began and the ILL
treatment that many of the natives in the
country have received at the hands of
rough soldiers.
Dissa tisfaction is also expressed at the
delay in making the island a part a.
territory of the United States with the
privileges and advantages that would ac-
crue to the island from such a rela tion,
especially in the matter of trade.
The conduct of the United States troops
in Ponce, Caguas and other places has
aroused many of the natives to defend
themselves and in some encounters the
soldiers have come off second best. These
collisions are probably the basis of state
ments made in the United States which
represent the Porto RicanS strongly in
clfned to start a revolution. The fact is
that a little more courtesy in dealing with
them would not only have wonderfully
quieting influence, but would greatly ia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
SNAP SHOTS ATHOME NEWS


casionally.
to have the grocery stores close at $50.
The old fogies might as well get out of
the way in Topeka Topeka has become
Frank Cain, formerly of Topeka. is at
Eiks lodge in Ottawa. '>-'---
The Kansas District Ministerial Insti-
tute Of the colored NJ F. church closed its
three days session here.
The Industrial league wishes Donations
of seeds and of the use of vacant lots for
the poor to use as gardens.
Travelling musicians have been here and
gone with only an hours stay. So much
Pension Agent Cy Leland is one of the
best judges of horses in Kansas and he
owns a stable of fine steppers.
There ought to be no unnecessary delay
the erection of the new city hall.
The Jay III, Hawks ss de tsa the An Al
ieys last night, With so points to spare.
The Chauncey NJ. Depew cigar is not a
have smoked them for years. Sim Drug Co
The county commissioners have. just al
was $2'e63. %
Some of the special policemen who serv-
ed yesterday went on duty at o'clock
Monday night and were on a hours before
being relieved.
are who neglected to register. In one
large store on Kansas avenue only one
The people are always suspicious of
man who comes to Topeka and adXertises
himself a reformed drunkard" or
reformed gambler
A policeman on lower Kansas avenue
is in the habit of eating pie every after
noon. 1t cannot be said who gives it to
him. but the pie is there in the same place
every day at the same hour.
A. w. Dana is credited with being public
spirited and he one of the first at
his polling place Tuesday morning. He
was somewhat disconnected when he was
compelled to hand his ticket back with
out voting. He had forgotten to regis
ter.
John E. Lord, general agent of the New
York Mutual Life Insurance company, is
installed in his old office in the Columbian
building. He says that he feels perfectly
at home since the embargo was raised anC
his company was permitted to come back
into Kansas.
JaiIer Grubbs, at the police station, by
mistake put an envelope in the fire that
should have been place in the safe. 1t
had $50 in it which had been collected in
fines. The jailer is responsible for the
money and has to refund it. 1t ism
everyone who has money to burn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
ALL MADE HARMONIOUS
Between the Rival Factions of Dollar
Democrats.

New, York, April 5.-The rival COM
mittees which for several days have
wrangled over the dollar dinner at
which William J. Bryan is to be present
met last night and adjusted all differ
ences. The following statement was is
sued:
THE workinmen's dinner committee
and the Chicago platform dinner com
mittee have met and finally settled all
their differences to the complete salts
faction of all parties. For the sake of
harmony and good fellowship the Chi
cago platform committee relinquished
all right, title and interest in and to
the Grand Central palace on the night
of April 10. The workingmen's commit
tee will go on with the arrangements
for it's dinner on April 10 as announced.
The Chicago platform committee has
engaged the palace for April Is and will
hold it's Jeffersonian dinner as previous
ly planned. The best of good feeling
now exists and each has agreed to CO.
operate with the other to make both
dinners a grand success.
Mr. Brewster of the Chicago platform
committee, said everything had been
arranged. When asked which dinner Mr..
Bryan will speak at, he said: "All
know is that Bryan is coming to our
dinner"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
FOR A COPPER TRUST.
Rockefellers Said to Have Bought
Montana Mines.

New York, April 5.-A dispatch was
received in Wall street today from
Butte, Mont, announcing that the rep
resentative of the Rockefellers in the
Boston and Montana mine had reached
an agreement with President Heinz OF
the Montana. Ore Purchasing company,
which owns important copper mines in
Montana and which handles and mar
kets nearly all the copper mined in the
great northwest.
If 1t is true that the deal has been
consummated it is an important step in
the direction of forming the gigantic
copper trust, which is said to be the
dream of John D. Rockefeller. The
price agreed upon by President Heinz
is said to have been So, 100000. The or
iginal offer made him by the Rookie
teller representative was 100000. Ac-
cording to the dispatch, the Standard
Oil representative and Mr.. Heinz and
Marcus Daily left last night for this city.
The office of the Montana Ore Pur-
chasing company is at 100 Broadway.
1t was said there that President Heinz
was in Butte and that in his absence
no one could speak authoritatively.
They had not, however, been notified Of
the deal. At the office of the Standard
Oil company it was said that there was
no news for publication on the subject.
1t was stated positively in Wall street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
A GIRLS GOODNESS IN FIRE
[From the New York Journal.l

IF'rom the New York Journall
Suspended in midair by a hemp rope
that was not more than an inch in
diameter, with the flames above her and
the hard pavement and almost certain
death below, Miss Marguerite NJ. Wells,
who was a guest of the Windsor hotel
at the time of the great fire, exhibited a
GOODNESS in the face Of danger that was
wonderful in a young woman, for Miss
Wells is not yet 81 years of age.
Miss Wells, while being lowered by
means of the So-called nfe-Saving rope
from window on the fifth floor of the
burning hotel, calmly and deliberately
instructed a. woman in a window on the
fourth floor how to manage the rope,
and at the same time assuring her that
there was absolutely no danger.
Once safe on the sidewalk. Miss Wells
did not faint, but remained cool and
collected, and thought only of her
father, who had handled the rope which
saved her, and of her mother, who was
in the room waiting for the rope to be
hauled back SO she could be lowered in
safety. hook and ladder truck was
near by with the firemen attached to
1t getting out their life saving appar-
atus. Throwing off the rope she shout
ed to them to make haste with their
ladders and save her father and moth
err. The firemen did not hear. SPRING
tng on one side of the truck, Miss Wells
seized a fireman by the arm, shook
him, and pointing upward. told him to
hurry with the ladders.
The fireman understood and had the
ladders raised and men clambered I'D
the walls with their scaling ladders by
the time Mr.. Wells was about ready to
lower his wife to the street. Mrs. Wells
was carried down the ladders with the
rope still around her, and the husband
followed a few minutes later.
Miss Wells is petite and pretty. She
is a graduate of Smith college. While
at college she was a gymnasium enthu-
siast and fond of outdoor life, and the
hea1thful exercise she underwent then
stood her in good stead during the try
ing moments on Friday.
Her father is Edward P Wells, a
banker of jamestown, n. D., and with
his wife and daughter Marguerite occu-
pied a suite on the fifth floor of the
Windsor hotel, fronting on Fifth ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

1.-TWO Married Men," which will be in
Topeka Saturday. matinee and night,
is farce comedy in three acts, by Geo.
r. Edeson. The lines of the play are
bright and witty, the characters well
drawn, and the plot abounds in the
humorous and ludicious situations
Special prices-Matinee, Is and 25 cents;
night, Is, %, 35 and so cents.
The Peruchi-Beldeni company, a pop
ular priced organization which for the
past two years has been touring the
south will open a weeks engagement
April 10 at the Crawford theater. The
organization is composed of 16 players
with high class vaudeville between acts.
Ten, 20 and so cents. Ladies free Mon
day night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
TRAIN HELD UPBY DEER.
Four of Them Blocked the Track of
the Port Jervis and Month
cello Railroad.

Port Jervis, April 5.-The passenger
train on the Port Jervis and MONTICELLO
road was held up this morning near hart
wood, by four deer.
Tom Darby, the engineer. saw an old
buck. a large doe and two yearlings stand
ing in front of his engine watching the
advance Of the train and seemingly spell
bound. They gave no evidence of fear,
and seemed to be trying to comprehend
the strange object approaching them To
avoid running into them Darby was obig-
ed to bring the train to a standstil. The
deer had no inclination to move until the
engineer blew the whistle several times
ard this with the escaping steam, caused
the animals to take flight, and, with their
track and were soon lost to sight in the
woods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
TO FIGHT PINGREE'S PLAN.
Detroit Opponents of Municipal Own
ership of Street Railways Will
Appeal to the Courts.

Detroit Mich. April 5.-Members of
citizens committee, which is opposing the
municipal ownership plan, say that apph-
cation will be made to the attorney gen.
eral tomorrow to begin a test of the con-
stitutionality of the act authorizing the
purchase of street railway lines.
Governor Pingree and the other commits
soners who will negotiate for purchase
of the Detroit street railways executed
bonds today for $4,000 each and took their
oathS of office.
They sent a letter to the street railway
companies stating that the commission is
organized and ready for business, and the
gOtiate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
SUGAR DROPS A CENT.
In San Francisco Owing to ImporGa-
tions From Japan and Manila.

San Francisco April 5.-There is a sugar
war on in this city. The Chronicle says
that local firm is importing sugar from
japan and Manila, refined in English and
Scotch factories at Hong Kong. 1t is car
ried. by the steamers of the California and
Oriental steamship company which is part
of the Santa Fe system. Heretofore these
sugars have been landed in San Diego and
reshipped to this city, but in future. the
Several cuts in the price have been made,
the total reduction being nearly one cent
a pound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
PASCHAL CANDLE BURNED.
All Saints Cathedral at Milwaukee
Introduces Innovation For First
Time in Episcopal Church.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 5.-The aroma
of incense burned in a Paschal candle
permeated All Saints cathedral for the
first time Easter Sunday.
The Paschal candle is the latest step
in the progress of the high church in
ritualism. The innovation caused lit
tie comment. The great candle was
placed to the right of the altar and
along it's sides were number of inches
in which incense was placed. 1t is the
first time a Paschal candle has been
used in Wisconsin in an Episcopal
church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
A Lawrence Woman Hangs Herself

Lawrence, Kan, April 5.-Mrs. Char
1otte Palm, wife of A Palm, a well
known implement dealer of this place,
committed suicide Monday night by
hanging herself to a bed post She was
about 60 years old and her suicide was
caused by temporary insanity, result
ing from the grip. She and her nus
band came to Lawrence from Sweden
and her husband was one of the build
ers of the famous old Dutch windmill
that stands Just west of town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
eilitate the settlement of other questions

pressing for solution.
Give our commerce and agriculture a
chance" said influential Porto Rican
merchant today to the correspondent of
the Associated Press; open up the, adj
6 en rhe and
the want of which is the chief stumbling
block in our pathway Of development; give
our people an opportunity of appreciating
the new conditions and the benefit of a
little more consideration on the part of
the Americans who are sojourning in the
island, and the Porto Ricans will be found
the easiest people in the world to gov
ern-
To-day. there is an abundance of fruit.
oranges, bananas, lines and the like, rot
ting on the trees merely because the ex-
pense of transportation would not leave
any profit on the picking. Labor is abund-
ant and fairly good. All that is needed
is capital and fair play"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05

that Thomas w. Lawson, who has been
acting as the broker for John D. Rock
efeller and H. H. Rogers in the pur-
chase of their copper mining stock in
Boston, is coming over to New York
with A. c. Burrage and James Phillips
to have an important conference and
it is believed that the terms of the big
copper consolidation will be announced
this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
a Detention Camp Chosen.

Savannah, Ga, April 5.-Daufuskie
island will be used as camp of deten-
ton for volunteer regiments brought
ton proved that Sapelo was unfit for
the purpose and the men will be taken
from the transports, disinfected at the
city quarantine station, transferred on
lighters to Daufuskie, seven miles away.
and after being detained five days, will
be brought to the city and established
in camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
Hading as Josephine.

Paris, April 5.-The production last
evening at the Theater De La Port St.
Martin of NJ Bergerats new Napole-
onic play for NJ. Coquelin, PLUS Que
Reine,' was a great success, Madame
Jane Hading winning special distinc-
ton as Josephine. She was ably sup
ported by NJ. Coquelin as Napoleon. Mr..
Candy, the American manager, has Sc
cured the rights for the production in
the United States
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
1o4 Miles In 1o3 Min tes

Omaha, April 5.-The westbound Bur
lingtor fast mail made a record break
ing run into this place this morning II
left Chicago late, last night on account
of the wreck in the yards. At Creston II
was an hour and six minutes late ana
IT arrived here 90 minutes late. The
run from there, 1O4 miles was made IN
113 minutes, including stops or 1O3 MN
utes actual running time, two stops BE-
ing made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
Deaths In Cuba.

Washington, April General Brooke
reports the following deaths April at
Puerto Principe: Corporal George
Sehert, Company K, Eighth cavalry;
Private Cyrus L. Lyons, L, Eighth
cavalry; Private Edward CopeIy, L,
Eighth cavalry, typhoid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
Mothers to Meet at Des Moinea

Des Moines. Ia. April 5.-The Des
Moines Women,s club today received a
telegram from Mrs Theodore w. Birney,
president Of the National Congress OF
Mothers, saying the executive committee
had determined on Des AIoines as the place
for next years convention The dates
will be early in April
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05
Death of Thomaa =. Elliott.

London, April 5.-Thomas Edward
Elliott, advanced Liberal of parliament
for Merionethshire and chief opposition
whip, is dead. He was born in 1853.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-05

Your linen left spotIess. American
Steam Laundry, 112 West Seventh.
Telephone 341.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23
Under the Dome.

The scene in Under the Dome" in
which the United States war ship Tren.
ton, after mighty struggle with wind
and wave, finally is thrown high upon
the beach, is one which can never fail &c
arouse the latent patriotism in even the
most phlegmatic American citizen. This
scene is historically correct, according to
the testimony of many who have seen
the play and who, themselves were
sharers in the terror of that awful night
and day in the har6or Of Apia. The
men of the Trenton one and all display.
ed unexampled bravery. History does
net record a more divinely unsel6sh
action than that of these mea, who toss
ing hel elplessly on the mighty waves, ex
pecting nothing but speedy death, saw
the Callrope slowly but surely gaining
the open sea and comparative safety
and sent after it a mighty cheer of en-
couragemen,. Again when all hope had
been abandoned and the men patiently
awaited the fatal moment, the band as
sembled on deck and the ringing note!
of the "Star Spangled Banner" bid de-
fance to the storm. Under the Dome
is to be the next attraction at the Ma
sonic temple Saturday evening, Jan. 28
Prices 50 and IS cents Seats on sale a,
Fonda's.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

George Whitney, while lifting some
heavy boxes yesterday, so seriously
strained himself that his condition last
night was such as to alarm his friends.
He suffered the most acute pain and it
required the united efforts of Drs Dodge,
Gifin and O'Brien to relieve him. He is
reported somewhat improved today.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

The funeral of the late N. H. Mccall
was held from his late residence at D.
m. yesterday. The Rev. F. F. Johnson
conducted the services at the residence
and the Masonic fraternity performed
the rites at the grave. The Masonic
orders. the A. O. U. w. and large mum.
Der OF citizens followed the remains to
their last resting place.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

The two-year old infant of F. E Storey
died at Magnolia yesterday afternoon
The funeral was conducted from Ire
uses undertaking parlors this afternoon
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

We are pleased to announce through
these columns that delightful home ac
commodations can be secured at ia
Spruce street. Well furnished, sunny,
and in every respect most desirable.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

A very good house greeted the "Heart
of Chicago" play at the Temple Satur.
day night. The entertainment was very
good. but owing to the smallness of the
stage, the company's scenery could not
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

1t was reported this afternoon that
during a visit to Denver last Saturday
night, County Attorney ]. N. Ives
was attacked by highwaymen and badly
beaten. The county attorney could not
be found to give the story confirmation.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

The Boulder County Collecting Agency
Collects accounts, notes, rents, Judg-
ments, and ETC., at reasonable rates and
prompt returns made. References, by
permission: Boulder National bank,
First National bank, E. L. Coates, post
master, B. M. Williams, H. Linkle,ter
Bliss 4 Holbrook. 7. PEABODY,
Collector and Secretary
Office with Linkletter, cor. Pearl and
18th SITS. Jan. 217
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Miss BERTHE Berlin left this morning
for Victor, where she and N B. Yulle
with two others, will give a grand con
cert on Wednesday evening in honor OF
"Bobbie Burns"
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

The case of Len King, charged with
assault with intent to kill Andrew Nor.
EN-, was taken under change of venue
from Justice Ingram's court to Justice
Henderson's today. The trial was in
progress this afternoon.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Andrew Jackson. we'll known resi-.
dent of north Boulder county. aged 81
years, died yesterday from the effects of
an attack of the grip. The funeral will
be conducted from the residence near
Nj Wot by Trezlse tomorrow afternoon
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

DR.. H. O. Dodge was summoned by
telegraph last night to proceed to Colo
RADIO Springs and meet bis wife, who is
returning from Texas in company with
the Nicholsons and Alliscns. Mrs.
Dodge was taken seriously ill on the trip
hence the summons to DR.. Dodge. The
party will arrive in Boulder tonight.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Butch" Nagel, formerly CLERK IN
Myer Brothers store, in company with
Messrs. Handy and Clifford, has taken a
lease on the Fred Douglas mine in
Spruce gulch. near Copper Rock. The
three went up from Boulder this morn.
ing to begin work on their lode which
they have called the Gunny Sack lode.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

A. J. Mackey and Mrs. Celia Dicker.
son will start tomorrow on their Mexican
tour. The trip is personally superln.
tended by T. E. Fisher, general passen.
ger agent OF the Colorado & Southern.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

C.B Huffman, Frank Little's we'll
known rustler, started yesterday in com
peny with his wife for Whitman, Neb.
on visit to relatives.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mrs Charles Davis was taken sudden
ly ill yesterday afternoon and her cen.
dition during the night was considered
extremely critical. She was reported to
be unimproved this morning.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

The Ladies of the Maccabees held
their installation of officers on Saturday
night. The evening was devoted to
social pleasures and the regular society
work was followed by banquet in the
dining hall. The large gathering pres
ent enjoyed the occasion to the utmost.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Marriage licenses were issued today
to James Wintle and Augusta Smith o.
Louisville and to Charles L. Miller anc
Mary Bockhouse of Lafayette.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mrs. Barney Mallon and Mrs. Ton
Connor are both confined to their bed:
with grip. Mrs. Buckingham is here
from Denver nursing them.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Miss Helen Maxwell's condition was
reported to be somewhat more unfavor.
able this morning. She spent bad
night and was perceptibly weaker.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

The evangelistic services at the Firs,
Baptist church will continue all thi.
week. Services every night at 7:3o
Bible reading tomorrow and Friday af
ternoon at 3 o'clock. Subject tor tomor'
row Rewards" All are most cordially
invited
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mrs. Maud Handy was down from
Leadville Sunday visiting her son, New
ton. who is student in the preparatory
school.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mems and boys overcoats were never
so low for the grade we offer during the
odd and end sale. Meyer Bros.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

L. c. Hart has moved his furniture
store from 18th street to 1886 Pearl. He
carries full line of furniture, stoves and
tinware.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

A. o. Morgan. who has been visiting
the family of H. S. Niles. started on his
return to Burllngame, Kansas. this
morning.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Miss Lottie Sears, who has been very
ill for the past week. is reported some
better today.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Henry Vincent, who went to Iowa re.
Gently 10 visit his relatives, returned to
Boulder this morning.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Notice the change in the ad of the
Fitzpatrick. .Seeley furniture company in
this issue.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. Mann and !. T
Blair have returned from Denver after a
couple of days stay there.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mrs. D. G. Clarke, wife of the photo
grapher, went over to Denver for sew
eral days visit with friends.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Children's REFERS, formerly sold for S,
odd and end sale price S3.75 at Meyer
Bros. ...
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

B.. & B. Packing Co., located in rear
of Boulder market. Sausage of all
kinds.
Daily camera., 1899-01-23

Mrs. George Clements, who has had a
severe attack of grip for the past ten
days. is somewhat improved.