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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
REWARD FOR MISSING MAN.
The Disappearance of Ivan Farington
a Great Mystery.

a Great Mystery.
Galena, Dec 16-The disappearance
of Ivan Farington is as much a mys-
terry as ever.
Tomorrow morning the Modern
Woodmen Of America will commence
a thorough search of mining shafts in
the Frisco bottoms
In addition to the $50 for the recovery
of the body Of Farington, either dead
or alive, and S1OO for the conviction Of
his murderers, if he has been fOully
dealt with, the father OF the young
man, G. W. Farington, has offered like
rewards.
The Woodmen Of the World, to which
the senior Farington belongs, offers $50
for the conviction Of the slayers of the
missing man, If he really has been
slain.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The question of candidates and the
platform being settled in advance, there
was no reason for holding the RepubH-
can national convention in any partic-
ular locality. so it was given to Phila-
HaInl1fa
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
Paid Dear For His Leg.

B. D. Blanton of Thackerville. Texas.
in two years paid over $4,000 to doctors
to cure a Running sore his leg. Then
thew wanted to cut 1T off. but he cured il
with one box Of BucISlen's Arnica Salve-
Sold by WaggOner, druggist, 7S1 Kansas
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The success Of Philadelphia in land
ing the Republican national cOnven-
tion indicates that the old town is not
always asleep when her eyes are closed.
Evidently. she knew just how and when
to go after this quadrenniaI event
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The gold going to Europe should be
shipped in the form Of bars. so as to
save wear and tear on our already over
worked mints.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The long anticipated export move
ment Of gold has got started at last
AS usual the exporters go to the United
States treasury for their supplies
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

Not satisfied with securing a large
share of the grain exports, Texas ports
are reaching out after the cattle ship
ping business OF the great southwest
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
Gold Eve Glasses

o.. spectacles fitted by Chas. Bennett.
Optician, make a good Christmas pres
ent. 730 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The time is now growing very short
in which to determine whether the goth
century begins next year or not.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The only thing that prevents General
Joe Wheeler from working at both Of
his jobs at once is the fact that they
are so far apart.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
Secretary of Corean Legation.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The president
today nominated Edwin V. Morgan Of
New York to be secretary Of the lega-
tion of the United States at Seoul,
Corea.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

Every wife expects her husband to
lie a little when she asks him some
questions about other women he used
to go to see.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

The reason why old maids are gener-
ally so self-reliant is probably the same
reason why self-reliant women are gen.
orally old maids.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

Chicago can console herself with the
reflection that she has the Prohibition
convention safe
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

zone Minute Cough Cure. IS the best
remedy I ever, used for coughs and colds
Children ali like it." writes H VII
liams. Gentryville, Ind. Never fai It is
the only harmless remedy that gives i'm
mediate results. Cures coughs. colds.
hoarseness, Group. pneumonia, bronchitis
and all throat and lung troubles. Its early
use prevents consumption At all drug
ct
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

When a girl wants to say a mean
thing about another girl to a man, she
says she has such a matronly figure.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
Knocks Out
A Year Ago.

A year ago the papers were so full OF
scare lines and cartoons Of Epidemic
Grip that the local advertisers pro-
tested that people were being frighten-
ed away from the stores. threatening
the holiday trade. The papers took the
hint and the next day it was Grip un-
der control, Grip subsiding, etc" This
year Grip is quite as prevalent but the
papers are mum.
It behooves you to carry a vial of''77''
in your pocket, 1t knocks out the Grip
and breaks up" Colds that "baE< On ."
nanuaI of all diseases sent free.
For sale by all druggists. or sent on -
ceipt Of price, 25c FIVE for 800.
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Ca
Cor. William a. John sts.s New York
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
HOLIDAY RATES

Via "The Rock Island Route"
Tickets on sale December % to 25;
also December 80 to January 1st, final
limit January End, 1900. See Rock Is
land agents for full information
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

What makes a woman so tired at
night is half what she has done that
day and half thinking about what she
has made up her mind she has to do the
next day
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16
BACHELOR BUTTONS.

TFrom the New York Press1
Where there's a way there's a will
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

[F'rom the Chicago News.1
A profile photograph Is merely a side
how.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-16

[F'rom the Atchison Globe1
SO many people impose on others
without thinking.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
A WISH GRATIFIED.
The Slangy Young Mans Sire Gives
Him the Whercwithai to
..Raise the Dough-"

my son. said the old gentleman who
very properly objects 10 slang, Il have
been thinking over your request this morn
Ing. and ! am inclined 20 think may have
been a little hasty IN my DECISION.
Thank you, governor.
II believe in clearly understanding case
before reopenng X. Now. as | remember
the conversation, your call al the oitee
was prompted by desire to raise the
dough"
y g: that is 70 say
Never mind. ! ask for no explanations.
do not seek 70 inquire INTO al the trivial
whlms az youth. / accept them as 90 the
Wild flowers among the gram. They are
useless, but they are cheering TO contem-
plate. There are many things ! 90 not I'M
cerstanc, among them being golf, AVN
tennis and football But | DO not assume
TO interfere with your innocent diversion
any more than ! undertake 70 keep track
OF the current fad. Ii you want 20 give up
experiments with the chatting dish and 20
10 work with an osen, / have no objection
TO offer, nor Will ! let the mere matter OF
expense stand in your way. ! was rather
busy when you spoke 10 ne about raising
the dough this morning. ! know that l
spoke shortly; but my heart Is IN the right
place. and / am too generous and indugcnt
10 deny your slightest request. Here. my
boy. i two cents Go and buy yourself a
cake OF yeast. "-Washington star.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
AMERICAN JAcKIEs EXCITED.
Srd.ntIy Anxious To be sent 20 @a-
moa-Ordrred 90 Report to
Admiral knuts.

San Francisco. April H. The news
81 the resumption Of hosiilitics in Sa-
moe with the Americans and English
ou enc side and the Mataafas and pos
sibly the Germans on tho other.
aroused great feeling on the battle
ship Iowa. now az anchor in this har-
Tor, of the Uaion iron works. Lit
tie groups 81 jackics discussed the sit
raticn ardently. and expressed great
hopes that their vessel wound b. Or
,Iered to join the American and Brit
isl ships now in the harbor At Apia.
Ii j. doubtful il the Io,Fa's great
draught would permit her entering the
reef-bcund harbor.
Lieut. +. c. Hughes has already been
ordered to report to Admiral kautz "a
take the place left vacant by the death
OF Lieut.. Lansdale. lie will gail on the
first available steamer. probably the
Mariposa. which leaves for the Anti.
podcs to-day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
Lieut.. Lan>dais's Record.

Lieut.. Philip Lanhorn Lansdale was
born in the District OF Columbia. Feb
ruary Is. 1855, and entered the naval
academy June 6. 1873. lie graduated
in ISIS. and was promoted ensign in
ISL. and after duty At the Washing
tor navy yard was ordered 70 the
Philadelphia in June, 1890. and was
made lieutenant. junior grade, in
june. 1885 lie WAS in charge OF the
cara1els al the Worlds fair IN chicA-
90. and after receiving his fun lieu
tenancy. WAS short time on the
hattleship Massachusetts, In June.
1895. re was ordered 70 the Philadel-
rRia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
WASHINGTON APPREHENSIvE
The samoan Situation Grave but Ex-
pectcd 10 Yield 10 Cool. SEN
~ibIe Treatment.

Washington. April l3.-The acute
situation in Samoa gave rise 10 grave
apprehension among officials during
the early day yesterday in Washing
ton, hut the conclusion was reached
a. the departments closed. that the sit
untion Is one that will yield 10 SEN FL
blo and cool treatmentif an he parties
10 the Berlin treaty are sincere in an
efort To- prevent further trouble. As
PUT bv a cabinet officer the iiliing of
THE sailors has not materially changed
the general problem. though u has uu-
toubtsdiv added To the iigieuliy If
dealing with the specific situation.
The only official news touching the
las. incident was contained in Admiral
Kautz' cablerram. The secretary said
that 10 additional instructions were
10 be sent ~ him to the admiral. The
secretary IL state. however. has been
told that he IS at liberty % forward
any instruction 10 the admiral that re
may deem necessary. but that IL he
concludes TO do 50 BE must act imme-
( diatcly
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

Washington. April ia.-The conei-
tioI. Z. ar which had existed between
the United states and spain since Apnl
21. is9S. terminated yesterday when
the last formalties in the restoration
Of peace were performed tv the ex-
change Of Publications 81 The peace
trtat1. Coincident with TINS President
Mckinley issued has proclamation. de-
claring that the war; was AZ an end au''
the appointment of Bellamy storer
was determined upon as United States
minister to Spain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

Washington. April i3.-The follow
ing dispatch from Admiral Kautz has
been received;
Auckland. \. T.. April II. Secre-
tary 81 the Navy, Washington: on
April II. while the combined forces Of
the British and United States. under
Lieut.. Freeman. British navy. were
accommodating near ApiG. they were
ambuShed.
Deeply regret TO announce the
death Of Lieut.. Philip Il. Lansdale.
Ensign John Il. Monaghan. Cockswain
James Butler. Ordinary seaman Nor
man Edsal and five men wounded, be-
longing TO the Philadelphia The
British loss in killed. two men and
Lieut.. Freeman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

Washington. April i7.-The navy de-
uartmcnt records OF the service Of
the two sailors killed AT Apia are as
follows. James Butler. seaman. en-
listed at Boston: born in hungarian,
ireland: next Of kin. Mrs. Kate But
Ter. Spring Mount. Dungarvan, Ire
land. Has had no previous naval
service.
Norman Eckley Edsall. ordinary
seaman. enlisted at Toledo. o.: born
Columbus. Ky; next Of kim Bessie
Z. EdsalI. sister. Grecnville, Mich.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

san Francisco. April 13.-Lieut.
Lansdnle. Of the cruiser Philadelphia,
y, no is said 70 have been killed by Ma
-aafa's warriors. was well known here.
Last summer he married Miss Ethel
smith. daughter Of Sydaey smith. a
wealthy merchant Of san Francisco
Mrs I.ansdale is Frustrated By the
news ~ her husbands death.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

New York. April ii--lt is expected
that the c0nvtrted cruiser Yosemite.
which is 10 carry the governor general
Of Guam Capt Richard y. Leary. y
: y. and his garrison ~ marines 20
the Iadrones. VII sail within the next
ten days She will 20 by wag " Suex
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

Can hon. Al thr same time NJ OAinpNs
handed 70 the president the Spanish
copy OF the treaty. also en-Tnssci.
bound ia morocco aud iucAsed az
naroon-coicred Mcrocco box There
were dcfcrenrial lows a. each rrceiNed
from The other shis nnal pledge =
peacc. This exchange of Publications
occurred al $685. p. "a The president
,,.t@ The first 10 sneak
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

without treaty protection As the war
put an end 10 tbs commercial treaty.
but . treaty n trade. navigation and
commerce. suitable 10 the new condi-
tons and the needs of both countries.
and also an extraordinary treaty. VIII
be negotiated soon
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
rraceful nelatIan. n-nrwra.

The effect 90 the action taken yes
terday IS 70 completely rsnew The
peaceful relations. trade official dip
lomatic. conzuiarand in aii o,Aer WAY :.
between this country ana >Ioiu- fel-
lnuir- the appointment Nc 2 United
State consul AZ Madrid and 2 Spanish
Minister az Washington. * IS under
stood consuEs VIII be sent 20 Barre
lena and The other large places IN
Spain. where our consular repre-en.a-
rires were suspended hE the war 81
the ssme time Spanish ccnsrls Will IS,
aTTcinrei throughout This country
Trade Treaties 40 Follow
For q time the TRADE and navigation
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

MIR. Ambassador said Dr.. Il VIII
issue niy proclamation AZ once"
N. C.mho- thanked the president
ioi the prompfncss with which INC
reclamation followed This ended
the formal eeremony. and after tr.sf
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
Ensign uonaEhan-s acrord.

Ensign John X. Monaghan was ap-
roinred 70 the naval academy as !
cader from the state of Washington.
entering Annapolis ON September \.
le9i. lie graduated. and was made
an ensign in July. 1907. being ass
signed 70 the Philadelphia, 10 which
vessel he was attached up to the time
81 his death
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

fluctuations. the ambassador and 9th
&c officials withdrew Secretary Hay
took with him the Spanish copy ~ the
treaty and deposited il in th- archives
~ tht state. ferarrmnur
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

The expedition was led by Lieut. a.
Il Freeman. II the British third-class
cruiser Tauranga. Lieut. Freeman
ana LIEUT.. 4. l. Lansdalc. OF the nit
cd states cruiser Philadelphia. and
Ensign j. l. Monaghan 81 the United
States cruiser Philadelphia were left
dead or the field Ensign Monaghan
remained % assist Lieut. LAnsdale,
and was shot retiring
Two British and two American ma
rinss were also killed
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AMBASSADOR JULES CAMBON.
latter bearing the Spanish copy Of the
peace treaty. Mr.. Mckinley cordially
greeted the ambassador and after a
bricf exchange of Wei wishes. the
formal ceremony began.
Preliminary Formaiities-
The president stood back Of the
large desk presented % the govern
ment by Queen Victoria. while Secre-
tary Hay and Ambassador Camron oc-
cupied places az the desk Around
this central group were arranged the
cabinet officers and others already
mentioned. and officials ~ the house
hold.
The powers % NJ. Camhon and Secre-
tary Hay were examined. 2 protocol
concerning the day. ceremony signed
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

Lieut. Freeman. killed in Samoa, is
given in the British naval list as Lieut..
Arge II. Freeman. the serict lieuter-
ant If The cruiser Iauranga. the nest
10 Capt. Stuart in command of the YES
Sci. rs chief lieutenant ne was exc
cutIre officer OF the Tanrnnra.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

The british admiralty has number
a. Nai ships not far from Samoa, in
the Australian islands. a special de-
sign Of small cruiser being used in that
locahty. The chief naval ststion ac-
crSsiblc 10 samoa Is on the China coast.
wherc the Asiatic squadron embraces
SOME OF the largest war ships in the
British navy. In number. armament
AND tonnage. the British ships on tais
station Tar exceed those II Germany
or any other power.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT.
The War With Spain is Now Thing
of the Past, and Sweet
Peace Again Reigns.
EXCHANGE OF TREATY RsTIfIcsTl0Ss.

THE Ceremony Took Place nj the
uhi,. House. "a. Cambon. the
French Ambassador. ActinS Tor
spain and President Mckinney
for the United states.
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A. Keenan, ~ 'ns l'll'iSl 'l.-''- '-'3
.Iui-er Iauransa- Lieut. ~
-Ht LIEUT. T. l. LansdAlc' OF 'hr "i'-
a States cruiser Philadelphia anu
Ensign J. l. Monaghan Of the United
states cruiser Philadelphia. were left
s,as on the field. Ensign Monaghan
-......i-.5 :, assist Lieut.. I.ansdale.
.- 49, -...s-;-,,
,.-..., 80
rsr,
'.-'s '
samoan Amhu~eaSe-
Auckland. y. T. April l3.-A dis /
patch from Apia. Samoa- says that on /
April force 81 PA British and I
and i5e frientlles was sur
priseG in ambush az the German PLAN
ration OF Nlziac- The rebel force !
opened IRE on The rear iett rams ana I
front Of the -Anglp-AmericanioFcc- Inc
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Secretary ~ State p. tle United states
ana other fnrmalities concluded These
prcliminaries took some time. 50 that
IL was nearly $3.50 before the actual
exchange began.
The Protocol S.<nrd-
The signing 81 the protocol Of ex-
change occurred at 3:2s y. ~. Amhas-
aadcr Cambon signing for Spain and
Secretary Hay for the United States.
The protocol was in French. and brief
j. rccited the circumstances leading
Dp &c the exchange.
Final Act OF Exchange.
This cleared the way tor the c~-
change itself. constituting the FINAL
act. The president took from the desk
tho American copy q the treaty,
handsomely engrossed. bound in dark
blue morocco and incased in a black
morocco portfolio. and handed IL to VI
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

Auckland. y T.. April le.-Dis-
ra,chss received here from Apia. Sa-
uoa. -.grii !. say that q party q lo5
American ana British sailors were
forced 10 retreat 70 the beach after
having been caught in An ambush on
a German plantation on that date
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
minister to Snain.


In anticipation OF the historic char
actor Of the event. many members Of
tho cabinet and officials prominent in
the administration gathered al the
White House. These included >ecre-
tEriez Hay. Wilson. and Hitchcock;
Senator Davis. one of the peace COM
nnisicners who negotiated the treaty:
Assistant Secretaries Hill. Adee and
Cridler. Of the state department. Act
inl Secretary ~ War Nciklrjohn. Ad-
luiant-General Coroin. Solicitor-Gencr-
al Richards. Hon. Wayne MaeNeagh
and Mr.. Sidney Smith. chief o. the bu-
rcau of diplomatic correspondence
state department. who had prepared
the American copy Of the treaty
Arrival of Ambassador Cambon.
Shortly before three o'clock the
French ambassador. N. ramhon. ar
rived. in company with NJ. Thiebauf-
she first secretary Of the embassy. the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21
VERY GRAVE SITUATION.
American and British Naval Othcers
Slain and Decapitated by
SamoanS.
THE BATTLE ON 4 sEEpis PLANTATION.

Two American aud Two british Ma
rfne- Also hGII~d-Mataafs Mea
said 10 Have Lost for', KILLED
ana Number Wounded Daring "A
Desperate FiEht-
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but the German consul. Herr Rose. "a.
yised him not 10 do SO, and he now
saws he will never give in, but Will
tight 10 the death.
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II sufficient quantity Of arms could
b. obtained about 200 fricndlies
corlr be- used against the Mataafans.
Iu' thev arr not brave and have not
shown lighting qualities. excepting
those with Gaunt's brigade. and that
force may not accomplish much.
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admiral ka itz. Capt. r. White Of
the PhiiaI~lpi in. and the Americans
and officers generally have earned gol-
den opinions. as have Captains Stuart
and Sturdec. Of the British navy. They
are doing everything possible. and ev-
cry one recognizes that better men
could not ~ handling the situation.
Consul Rose "a Mischief MAKER.
The Samcans say Mataafa. on three
occasions had resolved to surrender.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1899-04-21

pretty features ana ruuHucu IVI III -
a duty women owe 10 themselves.
The mark of excessive monthly SUI
ering is a familiar one in the faces OF
young American women.
Don't wait. young women. until
your good looks are gone past recall.
Consult Mrs. Pinkham at the out
start. Write TO her at Lynn. Mass.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-25
Benefits Siding.

On Monday last Mr.. Taylor, of Ben
nett's Siding, while going to his work,
Vas attacked BY large Lynx. For a
time he defended himself with an az
that ne was carrying. but accidentally
let it slip from his hand. He then
clutched it bv the throat in struggle
for life, and succeeded in choking it to
death, but not until it had inflicted on
him several wounds
Mr.. Geo. Dohertv has sold his store
to a party from West Superior and
moved to Maple, having purchased the
store at that place lately owned by Mr..
Marlet.
Mr.. d. A. Anderson, the oldest set
tier at Benefits Siding, annd who at
one time owned one of the finest farms
in Douglas county, but sold out some
years ago and went to the state of Wash.
ing and bought piece Of land adjoin-
ing his old farm and is commencing
farm life over again, very well satisfied
that there is more money in farming
IN Douglas county than on the Pacific
coast.
Mr.. McGibbon. one of our larges,
dairymen, is branching out in his busl.
ness and has purchased the Anderson
farm of l20 acres near Benefits Siding
and is clearing and preparing to raise
hay and roots and feed and raise young
cattle for his dairy and also fatten cat.
tie. He is also milking few COWS and
shipping milk to Superior.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-02-25
Blaze at Nebagamon.

Nebagamon received its baptism Of
fire Wednesday morning. About s., 600
worth Of property was destroyed. The
fire was caused by the overheatins of a
stoveplpe. The bucket brigade turned
out and did efficient work, but the
flames spread rapidly through the bust
ness part Of the village, and it was some
time before it could be controlled.
The saloon and restaurant of Dan
Mccarthy, with the entire contents, was
destroyed. Loss 81 800. No insurance
Mrs. McCarthy's face was quite badly
burned while escaping from the burn
ing building.
The saloon Of Hoyern & Stevens was
totally wrecked. their loss aggrega,ing
$3.50, with no insurance.
Graham & Randall's new hotel was
totally destroyed. Loss 3 900, partially
covered by insurance
\ drug store and barber shop. valued
al $50, belonging TO Smith 4 Lead, on
hich there was about 500 insurance,
were also destroyed.
We learn it is the intention to rebuild
the burned district at once. and with
more modern and substantial structures
than before.