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The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
TO DIVIDE SAMOA.
Three Interested Powers Are Ex-
changing Notes on the Subject

Three Interested Powers Are Ex-
changing Notes on the Subject.
New York, oct. PA special to the
Herald from Washington says:
It has developed that Pourparleurs
are being exchanged by the United
States, Great Britain and Germany re-
specting the partition of the Samoan
group.
DISPATCHES printed from Berlin and
London have seemed to indicate that
the United States is taking no part In
the negotiations respecting the future
of the Samoan islands, which have been
in progress for some days. AS mat
ter of fact, this government has been
cognizant of the propositions made by
Germany and Great Britain and it is
apparent that the former is anxious Tor
a division on the basis of the island of
UpOlu for herself, Savan for Great
Britain and Tutuila for the United
States. Secretary Hay has carefully
considered the matters IN connection
with Samoan brought to his attention
and I understand has replied to them
in such a way as not to commit the
government to any policy on this point
Undoubtedly it is receiving serious con-
sideratiOn and when the proper mo-
ment arrives for showing the hand OF
this government, Secretary Hay Will
announce the views OF the president.
There is no doubt that the proposition
in some respects meets with favor in
official circles. In the first place the
would prevent any further embarrass-
ment arising in the matter of govern
ment, as is the case under the triple
rule Pago-Pago, already owned by the
United States, is undoubtedly the best
harbOr in the South seas, and its sit
uation on the island of Tutuila makes
that island naturally the one which, in
the opinion of officials of the German
government, should be transferred to
this government
On the other hand Upolu, which Ger
many desires, has Apia as it's capital
and is the wealthy island of the group
and Savaii, which Germany is anxious
Great Britain should have, is probably
the worst and poorest, being without
any harbors. Besides, the interests of
this government in the Samoan islands
are small and the senate might not be
willing to increase the domain of this
country in the Pacific. 1t is expected
that the president, before formulating g
any decided policy in the matter of the
partitioning of the group, will consult
with prominent senators. It is expect
ed that during the winter representa-
tives of the three governments will
hold a conference to determine the fate
of the islands and the concessions to
be made by each nation to the others
in case a division should be determined
upon. 1t is understood that the presi-
dent, Immediately upon the assembling
of congress will transmit the report of
the joint high commission to that body.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
CHANGES EVERY WEEK

The headlines "77'' for Grip and ''77"
for Colds are known to every news
paper reader. but the bulletin under
meath changes every week; it pays to
watch it for valuable hints onthe treat
ment and cure of Colds and Grip; tells
how to avoid taking Cold, how to check
a Cold at the beginning. how to break
up" stubborn Colds that hang on"
how to fight Grip. and sustain the vi
tality during an attack, coming out
vigorous and strong; how ''77' restores
the checked circulation indicated by
chill or shiver), starts the blood cours-
ing through the veins and breaks up
a Cold.
For sale by all druggists. or sent on re-
ceipt of price 25c and $l90
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co.,
Cor. William & John sts., New York
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
TO COME UP AGAIN.
Another Attempt to Shove Sampson
Ahead of Schley.


New York, Oct. pa special to the
Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley intends to send
to the senate Immediately after con-
gress convenes the nominations of Rear
AdmiralS Sampson and Schley and
other officers recommended last year
for advancement as a reward for gal
liant conduct in action.
This decision of the president and
Secretary Long, it is said, has been in
ffuenced in no small degree by the SEN
timent OF the country as gauged by
them on the recent trip in the west.
The people, it is said, did not seem to
care much about the matter though
they showed unbounded enthusiasm for
the work of the navy during the war
with Spain, and were plainly anxious
that those who had brought the war to
a successful issue should be rewarded.
1t is, therefore, intended by the pres
ident to re-submit all the naval nom
nations during the coming session and
it is understood the nominations Civ
ing brevets to army officers for gallant
conduct in action will also be re-sub-
mitted. The nominations to be sent in
N December, however, ~rilI be changed
in the case of several naval officers on
account of the natural changes which
have occurred since they were first
submitted.
The original nominations of Rear Ad-
miralS Simpsons and Schley called for
their advance by eight and six num-
berS. Ih1S would have resulted in plac-
ing Rear Admiral Sampson No on
the list of senior rear admirals and
Admiral Schley No. f. leaving Rear
Admiral McNair as the senior rear ad-
mira1 and Rear Admiral Howell as No
2. The rctirementS of Commodore
Robson and Rear Admiral HoWisOn
have already advanced Rear Admirals
Sampson and Schley two numbers
Should the original nomina tions be sub
mitted Rear Admirals Sampson and
Schley would pass over Rear Admirals
McNair and Howell and Rear Admiral
Sampson would be the senior rear ad-
miral.
This will not be permitted. It is un-
derstOod that Secretary Long will con-
suit with Rear Admiral Crowninshield
chief of the bureau of navigation and
the nominations will probably be for
warded for the advancement of Rear
Admiral Sampson six numbers and
Rear Admiral Schley four numbers
By adopting this plan Rear Admiral
Sampson would jump over Rear Ad-
mirals Casey, Schley, Watson, Farqu-
har, Remey and Kautz and Rear Ad-
miral Schley would be advanced over
Rear AdmiralS Watson, Farquhar, Re
mey and Kautz.
Friends of Rear Admiral Sch1ey will
undoubtedly make a determined effort
to prevent the confirmation of the nom
ination of Rear Admiral Sampson and
Kentuckians are expected to use their
influence to prevent the nominations of
both officers being confirmed. Rear
Admiral Watson, their protege, being
considered to be in command of such
tain his present position on the naval
register.
It is Secretary Longs purpose to re-
frain from engaging in any controversy
though he is satisfied that the position
he has assumed is impregnable.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
PAN AMERICAN ROAD.
Work of Construction is Reported
About to Begin.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-A special to the
Chronicle from Austin, Texas, says:
p. o. Saunders, a. prominent American
capitalist living in the City of Mexico
is expected here in a day or two to con-
suit with Ex-Governor HOgg relative
to the immediate Inauguration of work
on the continental railway, which
is better known as the Pan-American
road.
Mr.. Saunders is looking after the
Mexico end of the transaction and
Governor Hogg is one of those inter
ested in from this end as the represen-
tative of large interests in the east.
The present visit is with a view of sum
mOning all possible financial aid to the
scheme at once. The proposed road will
have a capitalization of $25, 900, 600 and
will be constructed from MatamOras,
on the Rio Grande border, along the
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21

Herbert M. Fish, a progressive
and respected resident Of Cape
Vincent, N. Y, said: "The doc
tors disagreed in my case, one said
I had the grip, another that it was
jaundice, and so on. tried many
remedies bat did not receive the
slightest benefit. I was low spirit
ed and nervous and had become
reduced in weight from I55 pounds
to less than I23. One day friend
recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. / tried
them and the result was indeed
marvellous. Ny appetite returned
and I began to feel rested and re-
stored. At the end of the
tenth box my physical condition
was better than it had been for
years and was well man.
HERBERT M. FISH"
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 18TH day of Nov, 1898.
LLOYD o. WOODRUFF,
Notary Public.
From tie Eagle, Cape YTneeut,
". Y.
DR.. williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain, in = condensed form, all the ele-
ness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are an unfailing specific for
such diseases as leeOmOtor ataxia, partial
paralysis, St. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neural
gia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the
after-efeets of the grip, palpitation of the
heart pale and sallOw compilations, and all
forms Of weakness either In male or female.
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People never
sold by the dozen or hundred but always in pack
ages. AZ az druggists. or direct from the Or. VIII
lams Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. T., SO
cents per box. boxes $3.50.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
THE RALSTON GOODS.
How You Can Be Sure of Getting the
Genuine.

It having come to our knowledge that
other parties are trying to sell pan
cake flour. claiming it to be the Raj
ston Health Pancake Flour and other
whole wheat flour claiming it to be
Ralston Health Flour, we beg to notify
our friends that no Ralston Health
Flour is genuine unless it has the Blue
Maltese Cross on the sack with the
words Ralston Health Flour in the in
terror of the cross in red
No pancake flour is Ralston Health
Pancake Flour unless it is in red
package, on the face of which is a pic
ture of our RalstOn Health Flour sack
This will enable our friends to distin-
guish between the genuine and spur
ious article.
Topeka Kansas.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21

gulf coast to Guatemala, thence along
the border and down through the South
American states to the Pacific slope,
thence along said coast, making a
through line from North to South Amer
lea, 5000 miles long.
Mr.. Saunders is confident that the
plan is feasible, hence his visit to this
city at the present time. After this
consultation both men will probably
proceed to New York to make all fin
ancial agreements for the Inauguration
of work at a very early date.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
Land omee Decision.

washington, Oct. COMMISSIONS
Hermann of the general land office has
decided that jurisdiction by the land
office department is not acquired in
homestead contests unless the contest
affidavit shall specifically allege that
the abandonment is not due to military
or naval service during the late war
with Spain. Those instituting contests
in United States land offices will be
saved much expense by availing them
selves of this decision; as many already
before the department have had to re-
commence their cases.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21

nomination; regent state university,
charles E Smith, Albert Fitch
SOUTH DAKOTA
Fusfon-Justice supreme court Edmund
Smith Is. RI; G. B. Kennedy (P); Julian
Republican - Justice supreme court,
Dighton Corson, Howard G. Fuller, Dick
Haney.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21

President King, Farmers Bank, Brook
lyn, Mich has used DeWitt's Little Early
are the best. These famous little pills
cure constipation, biliousness and all liver
and bowel troubles Geo. W. Stansfield
W. H. Wilson. A. J. Arnold A. J. Kane
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21
THE PROCESSION
Missouri Pacific Gives $500 to Twen-
tieth Kansas Fund.

The Missouri Pacific Railway COM
pany has subscribed $500 to the Twen-
tieth Kansas reception fund, equalling
the subscriptions made by each of the
other roads entering Topeka.
The subscription was made by wire
last evening by G. G. Warner, vice pres
ident of the road. Mr.. Warner is tour
ing the Missouri Pacific system in Kan
sas in company with Miss Helen Gould
and her brother, Frank Gould. His tele-
gram was sent from Toronto, a little
station on the Missouri Pacific down in
Woodson county, to E. H. Crosby. chair
man Of the finance committee, and is
as follows: ZOO
''1Ir. z. H. Crosby, Chairman, Topeka,
Kan.
THE Missouri Pacific Railway COM
pany takes pleasure in contributing $500
to the entertainment of the gallant
Twentieth Kansas regiment. The
amount will be RENTED upon my re-
turn to St. Louis. Frank Jay Gould
and Miss Helen Miller Gould desire me
to express to your committee for them,
their welcome. @. G. WARNER,
''Vfce President of the Missouri Pacific" ="
The good will expressed in the tele-
gram by Miss Gould and her brother
is appreciated by the committee.
This contribution brings the total
amount subscribed by the railroads of
Topeka up to $1,000, and the total is
now climbing steadily up towards So
900. Since the last report was made
there have been the following additions
to the list:
Missouri Pacific railway -.--.... $500. 90
Santa Fe freight auditors office 1000
Fowler Packing company 1000
Mrs G. G. Gage 500
Barnes Real Estate company. 500
Total ...... ......... $4,000
Previously reported .....$7, 1875
Total ..... ,728. rs
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-21

This weather is rough on the coal
dealer, but the ice man is still doing
business at the old stand.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-01

And I knew that was glad, too,
which is the best proof that there is
something in me besides the detective
instinct.
The front door had scarcely closed be-
hind him when William came storming
in. He had been gossiping over the
fence with Mr.. Trohm and had been
beguiled into taking glass Of wine in
his house. He showed it.
"Those sneaks" cried he. II hear
they've been back again, digging and
stirring up our cellar bottom like mad.
That's because you're so dreadful shy,
you girls. You're afraid Of this, you're
afraid of that. You don't want folks to
know your mother once Well, we'll,
there it is nowl If you had been willing
that should be known, I would have
been let alone and my affairs left un-
touched, but now every fool will cry
out at me in this staid, puritanical old
town, and all because few bones have
been found Of animals which have died
in the cause of science. Isay it's all your
fault! Not that have anything to be
ashamed of, because haven't, but be-
cause this other thing, this d-d,wick-
ed series Of disappearances, taking place
for aught we know dozen rods from our
gates (though I think-but no matter
what think-you all like, or say you
like, old Deacon Spear), has made every
one so touchy in this pharisaical town
that to kill 1y has become crime
even if it is to save oneself from pol
son. I'm going to see if cannot make
folks look askance at some other man
than me. I'm going to find who Or what
causes these disappearance.
This was declaration to make us all
stare and look little bit foolish. Viii.
liam playing che detectivei Well, what
might not live to see nextl But the
next moment an overpowering thought
struck me. Might this Deacon Spear BY
any chance be the rich man whose ami.
mostly Althea Knollys had ewakened7
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-01
CHAPTER XXI.
LUCETTA.


The next morning rose with the
lark. had slept well. and all my old
vigor had returned. A new problem was
before me, problem which had In
creased in interest since it had become
narrowed down by the elimination from
it of tho Knollys household. Mother
Jane and the jewels wcre to be Mr..
Gryce's starting point for future investi-
CATION. Should they be mine? Thought
would take an early stroll and see.
There was silence i'll tho house when
l passed through on my way to the
front door. But that silence had lost its
terrors and the old house its absorbing
mystery. Yet it was not robbed Of its
interest. When / realized that Althea
Knollys, the Althea Of my youth, had
actually breathed this same atmosphere
with me, and that within few days,
felt that no old time romance nor any
terror which fitting ghost or stalking
apparit!pp might bring could compare
with the wonder of this return and the
strange and thrilling circumstances
which had attended 1t. And tho end
was not yet. Peaceful as everything
looked this morning, ! stiH felt that the
end had not como.
The fact that Saracen was loose In
tho yard gave me some slight concern
as I opened the great front door and
looked out. But the control under
which had held him the day before
encouraged me in my venture, and after
fow words with Hannah, who was
careful not to let mo slip away unno-
ticed, boldly stepped forth and took
my solitary way down to the gate.
It was not yet 9, and the grass was
still heavy with dew. At the gate ]
paused. wished to go farther, but Mr..
Gryce's injunction had been imperative
about venturing into tho lane alone. Be.
sides No, that was not horse's hoof.
There could be no one pm the road SC
early rs this. I was alarming myself
unnecessarily, yet Well, l held my
place, a little awkwurdly, perhaps. Self
consciousness is always awkward, and
could not help being q trifle self con-
gciops alta meeting SO unexpected and
But the moro attempt to explain the
more confused my expressions become,
go ! will just say that by this very
strange chance was leaning over the
gate when Mr.. Trohm rode up for the
second time and found me there.
/ did not attempt any excuses He Is
gentleman enough to understand that
woman of my temperament rises early
aud must have the morning air. That
he ghopld feel the same necessity is q
coincidence, natural perhaps, but still
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-01

Cuba one of the most interesting countries on
the globe, Will during the present winter be WIS.,
by a great many American Tourists. In
anticipation that some of It's patrons may desire
10 make the trip. the Chicago i!reat Western Try
has placed on sale round trip tickets 10 Havana
at very low rates. routing passengers via either
Galveston. Texas; New Orleans, La Mobile
Ala, !. or Tampa. Florida and upon payment Of a
small additional amount parties going via
Tampa may return via Vera Cruz and the city
of Mexico. THIS makes tho most interesting
trip OH the Western continent. the short ocean
voyage adding much to tile pleasure of the
Journey; For fun information call OH any Agent
General Pass. & Ticket Agent. ll3 Adams St,
Chicago, 35tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-01
Beware Of ointments for catarrh
that contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely dcrange the whole system
Such articles should NJ YER be used EXCEPT on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they VIII do is ten fold to the good YOU
can possibly derive from them, Halls Catarrl
Toledo Ohio contains no mercury. and is taken
Internally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system In buying Halls
Catarih Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken Internally and Is made In Toledo, Ohio
by T. }. Cheney eco. Testimonials free.
3-Sold by Druggists, price 75c. pes Dettle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-01
SYNOPSIS,

CHAPTER I.-Amelia Butterworth.i who had
done clever detective work, is called upon by
MI; Gryce. professional detective, to take up
an interesting case. II.-He tells her that in q
certain village several persons have suddenly
disappeaIed., In this place lives family Of the
name NJ Of knollys, the children Of former friend
work. III. and Iv.-Mss Butterworth. goes to
st the KEnoy home finding Misses L
William. v. vi. and VfI.-Miss Bntterworth
dimes with the family and ie taken to her room.
ing strange noises, goes into the hail and calls
the disturbance. VII. and IX.-Mr. Trohm. q
fled at seeing him and faints. X.-Miss But
terworth receives letter from Mr.. Gryce telling
her thatif she Is In danger to blow upon 9
Mother Jane appears. Miss Butterworth gives
her quarter, wnereupon Mother Jane repeats
curious combination Of numbers: XII and
hears Of a young, girl formerly leaving tho
Rn9hllys , house and beIng married before her
lane at midnight, suggesting that the carriage
pearlng. XIV and 2V.-Mr. Trohm drives Miss
Butterworth In his wagon. Returning to the
house he Witnesses parting between Lucreta
and q lover, whose request for an answer to his
suit Lu &c, y ,s.n1deavoIng 70 put off, He
Miss Butterworth gets from Loreentlse key to
q chamber which She has heard Is haunted.
XNII.-In visiting 1t she finds her way into
Williams sanctum and discovers that he Is o
yiyisectionist. XVl1I.-Niss Butterworth pass
es an uncomfortable night. She Is locked In her
chamber and loses her whistle which she keeps
ing further explorations, she finds two shutters
tied together with knot Of crane. indicating .
death In the house, Xxx. and XXI.-Miss But
terwOrth Is impressed with the gentlemanllke
demeanor of Mr.. Trohm and goes with him to
visit Mother Jane, who repeats her combination
Of numbers. xXII.-Miss lsutterworth sees on
The wall shadows OF several persons carrying
what appears to be corpse to Its burial. she
follows and sees the bearers lower a comm
through a hole III the floor. XIII, XXIV. and
XXv.-Miss Butterworth meets Mr. Gryce at
pointing to Mother Jane as the culprit and that
Mother James cabin, finding In one. Of them,
corresponding to q number repeated by the
crOne, a valuable ring. He assisted at the
burial witnessed by Miss Bntterworth and tells
her that the corpse was q favOrtte dog OF
| William Knollys. He had disguised himself In
| Mother James clothes the others surprising hun
| to be Mother Jane Miss Butterworth tells him
| of her finding the knot Of Grape and conyinces
him that what was buried was human. XVI.
Knollys house and goes to the grave In the eel.
him ann avows 1t is the grave Of her mother.
| XXIX.-.The bodyis exhumed, and Miss But
terworth recognized 1t as that Of her fromeI
| friend. XXX.-l.0reen explains that her mother
having committed n criminal Oifense, left the
/ country, but had recently returned. Her child
i rem had hidden her In the house, and she lad
died therJ.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
EI.izABErn CRY.

NEWS JOTTINGS BY OUR REGU-
LAR CORRESPONDENT.
Elizabeth City. N. c.. Sept. 26.-Mr.
Brad. Sanders. who has been In Phila-
'delphia for several weeks, has returned
home.
Mr.. l.. D. Bond. Of Edenton. spent
yesterday In the city.
land Huston Is discharging a cargo of
coal at Davis coal yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baker, who have
been in the city for several days visit
Ing Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Sanderlin, have
returned to their home, in Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania.
Yesterday morning, in the Police
Court. Clarence Virgins. colored. was
arraigned for beating his wife and
carrying concealed weapons. He was
fined $40 and costs for the first offence,
and remanded to the county Jail to
await the action OF the grand jury on
the latter.
Mrs. George Pappendick and children
are visiting relatives and friends in
Currituck county.
Mr.. e. Il. Aydlett left yesterday for
HEREFORD to attend court.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
this afternoon Mt A. o'clock in the annex
of the Baptist Church. A large attend
ance is desired. as there Is business OF
Importance to attend too.
1t is reported that Mr.. Hemingway
has rented the Lathrop building, near
he dernt. and will engage In the oyster
business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-27
EDENTpN.
Special 10 virglnian- Pilot.

Especial TO virginian Pliot)
Edenton, N. c., Sept. 26.-NIiss Bessie
Wood is at home again after an absence
of several weeks.
Miss Lizzie Bateman has returned
f"om visit to friends In Elizabeth
City.
Mr.. John A. Mitchner is Off on a visit
to his parents at Selma.
Mr.. r. w. Miller and wife returned
last night from a visit to relatives at
Coleraine.
Mr.. S. Hassell, NJ. D., of Plymouth,
IS ut the Woodward House this morn
ing.
Mr.. John Goodwin, of Norfolk. Is here
on n visit to relatives.
Mr.. Charlie Simpson, OF the Courier.
is at HEREFORD this week in the interest
of the paper.
MIR. NJ Mljett. OF Columbia, is on the
streets this morning. n
Mrs. ]. s. Sutton has returned from
visit to relatives in Gates county.
The Odd Fellows did some degree
work last night