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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
TAMPER WITH SALARIES.
School Board Raises Some and Re-
duces Others.

AT the meeting of the school board
Friday night the question of salaries
in the Potwin school came up for dis
cusSion
The salaries paid the principal and
teachers were higher than in the city
schools for positions of the same RANK
For several years there had been a
nSht In the POtWln school board over
the salaries, some wishing them main
tained at a rate of $50 per month for
the principal and $50 and $65 per month
for assistants. The committee on sal
aries reported in favor of paying Miss
Eliza Nagle, principal of the Potwin
school, $15 per month which would be
the same rate paid in other schools.
She has been receiving 800 and the Pot
win mem bers wished that salary to be
continued. After a lively discussion a
salary of $50 was fixed upon for the
principal and $50 to $55 per month for
the teachers Motions were made for
the salaries in one case to be $65 and in
another $50 but they We're made s55 and
$50. the rate of $50 being the highest
salary paid any city teacher.
The salary of L. D. WhittemOre prin-
cipal of the high school, was increased
from $1,000 year to $3.50 without op-
position. 1t was recommended that the
salary of b. F. Eyer vice principal Of
the high school be raised from $111.11
to S125 per month. The motion was
mended that the salary of E. H. Hea-
cock. of the high school, be raised from
$50 to S1Oo per month. After a discus
sion it was increased to 800 per month
The salary of Mrs. NJ. w. Doran was
increased from $50 to $50 per month.
Miss Mary Barkley and Miss Annie
Douglass from SIS to SS5, Miss Lillian
Freeman, Miss Bessie Boughton, Miss
Elizabeth Davidson and Miss Edith
Davis from SIS to $50 per month. In
other cases the salaries remained the
same except where teachers were en-
titled to an Increase on the schedule of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20

dispatch has been received at the war
department.:
Manila. May 2O.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Commissioners of Aguin-
aldo arrived this morning. Wish to con-
suit United States commission, which
they will do 22nd inst. Their power
limited, and apparently armistice a con-
dition precedent to negotiation. Aguin-
aldo asks cessation of hostilities to as
certain desires Filipino people.
APPEAL TO ATKINSON CROWD.
London, May 2O.-The Filipino junta
at Hong Kong has cabled to the Lon
don office of the Associated Press say
ing it is untrue that Gen Luna is
wounded or has surrendered, contra
dieting the report that Gen. Montene-
gro is dead and announcing that the
difficulty between Luna and Mazcado
is settled.
The dispatch adds that the opinion
prevails in Manila that the peace ne
gotiatiOnS have, failed because Major
General Otis demanded the uncondi-
tional surrender of all arms as a pre-
liminary.
This. it was further stated was con-
sidered unnecessarily harsh and it was
announced that the F'iIipinos would
continue to fight until their rights We're
recognized and would appeal to the
American people to help them obtain
their natural and reasonable aspira-
TONS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
JOURNEYlNG HOME.
Crowds Turn Out to See the
President at Virginia
Stations.

Harrisonburg, Va, May 20.-The pres
identiaI train was received enthusiastic
cally during its run through the Shen-
andoah valley. Staunton was reached
at an early hour and there the train
was sidetracked until 8 a. All along
the road a large crowd had collected
and the town was gaily decorated with
flags, while pictures of the president
were generally displayed A committee
invited Mr.. Mckinley to address the
assembled crowd and preceded by a
band the president was escorted to the
public square where he delivered a
GIVEN A CAKE
Woodstock Va, May 20.-Though no
stop was intended until Fishers Hill was
reached, the people at many stations
were given an opportunity TO greet the
president. and as many hands were
platform at the end of the train. At
Newmarket, Broadway and Mount
Jackson the stations were crowded with
people, many waving the American flag.
At the last point a large cake was
handed the president with the following
note attached:
THE ladies and gentlemen of Mount
Jackson gave a burlesque on the old
time colored CO Ike walk last night for the
benefit of the Methodist church, and
they desire the cake to go to the White
House and herewith present the same
to the President and Mrs. Mckinley
GLAD HE MISSED HIM.
Strasburg Junction, Va, May 20.-One
of the most conspicuous features of
each stop was the ever present confed-
crate veteran who pressed forward to
grasp Mr.. McKinleys hand. At Wood
stock, Gen. James H. Williams, a gray
headed soldier. who commanded a Con-
federate battery at Kernstown, pushed
to the steps of the car and taking the
president by the hand said: We of
Woodstock are all here to greet you
and to welcome you, irrespective of
race, color or previous condition of
servitude. l want to tell you, Mr.. Pres
ident, that this is the town from which
the celebrated Muhlenburg Dutch regi-
ment went to the revolutionary war and
there are still some of their descendants
here an6. they are still loyal. L was one
of those who shot at you. I am glad
1 missed you and now I am glad to
shake your hand"
This sally was greeted with shouts of
so are we" from many of the crowd.
With appreciation of the humor and
patriotism in these remarks the presi-
dent replied: But L am glad we're all
together now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
OyERWORKED CLERKS.
Secretary of State Can Not Enforce
Law For Lack of Help.

George A. Clark, secretary of state,
has decided that it will be impossible
for him to enforce the provision of the
Bush corporation law passed by the
special session of the legislature, re-
quirng corporations to file in the office
of the secretary of state, a statement
showing what transfers of stock take
place in the business.
In the first place." said Mr.. Clark to-
day 1.-The legislature made no provision
for carrying this part of the law into
effect. The first necessity is money,
probably $500, to procure the necessary
books to keep the record. Another
omission was an appropriation for post
age and last but not least, the legis-
lature failed to provide for the en-
ployment of the necessary clerks to do
the work which this new plan would
cause.
In my judgment the services of two
or three extra clerks would be required
the year around TO enter up these
transfers of corporation stock. 1t is
simply impossible to enforce it.
Il will enforce the provision of the
law requiring annual statements from
corporations but l vii not be able to
carry out the provision pertaining to
stock transfers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
II COMPANIES FORMED
To Operate Automobiles In as Many
States.

Trenton, n. J., May 2O.-Seventeen
electric vehicle transportation COM
panies were Incorporated here today
These companies were formed by the
Whitney -EIkins- Widener syndicate to
operate automobiles in as many differ
ent states. Each of the companies has
an authorized capital of 800. 900, except
the one formed for the District of Col
umbia, which has an authorized capital
of Sc ,000, 900. The capital. with this lat
ter exception, is supposed to be merely
a nominal amount to be increas sed later.
The incorpOrators of each state are
James F. Hayes, a Jersey City lawyer,
and clerks in his office. The several
states for which the companies are
formed are Tennessee, Georgia. Ohio,
Kentucky, New Jersey, Louisiana. Del
aware, California, Michigan, Minnesota,
Iowa, Maryland, Wisconsin. Indiana,
Missouri, Virginia and District of Col
umbia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
INCREASE 1000.
Topeka Population Has Doomed
Since Last Year.
Returns Show Nearly 81 200
People in Corporation.
THIS is AUTHENTIC.
City Assessor Edison Completes
His Compilation.
No Longer Any Doubt About
Topeka's Growth.
THIS is AUTHENTIC.

The population of Topeka for 1899 is
nearly 1900 more than it was in 1898.
The city has gained $3.50 without count
ing Potwin, which will bring it up an
other thousand One ward alone, the
Third, has gained over 1000
The city assessor today completed
compiling the figures for this years as
sessment, and they show that the five
wards of the city. without counting
Potwin, the Sixth ward, is 1886. Last
year it was 30, 3S5.
Potwin was not taken into the city
until after March 1, the date on which
the population is taken. Potwin is
therefore included in the assessment Of
Topeka township, which has not yet
been compiled. Last year the popula-
ton of Potwin was 92O. and this year
it will be not far from 1000.
The population of the city by wards
ic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
ALL PRESBYTERIAN
Are Asked to Contribute to a Fund
Tomorrow.

Minneapolis, Mimi. May 20.-The
moderator of the general assembly is
sues the following appeal to all Pres
byterian churches in the United States:
-'Inasmuch as all the boards of our
churches have closed the year without
any Indebtedness, save the Freedmen's s
board, l. Robert F. Sample, moderator
of the general assembly, in session in
Minneapolis, Mimi, de hereby appeal
to all Presbyterian churches throughout
thS United States to make offering
for this cause on the Sabbath, May 21,
and report the same to me by telegram
Monday morning. This appeal is made
that for the first time in twenty five
years, our assembly may conclude its
sessions free from the burden of debt,
which amounts to $40 900.
ROBERT F. SAMPLE.
Moderator"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
MIR. CAGES FUNERAL.
Will Probably Be Held on Tuesday
Afternoon

The funeral of Mr.. G. G. Gage will
probably be held from his late home at
Fourth and Van Buren, streets Tues
day afternoon, although definite ar
rangements have not yet been made
Mr.. Stephen Gage, the brother who
lives in California, will not be able to
reach here before Tuesday morning
and for this reason the funeral will be
postponed as late as Tuesday afternoon
Mr.. Norris L. Gage, the other brother.
arrived this afternoon from Chicago He
will remain in this city for some time
assisting Mrs. Gage in settling IN her
husbands affairs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
FLOOD AT WICHITA.
Heaviest Downpour For Years Fell
There Last Night.

Wichita, May 2O.-Wichita streets
were flooded by the most remarkable
rain which has fallen here for years
last night The surrounding country
reports a heavy fall, and crops are
greatly benefited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
ARBITRATION LEADS.
Disarmament Put in the Back
ground at The Hague.

The Hague, May 2O-M. de Staak
placed the question of mediation and
arbitration in the forefront during his
speech today. The question of the laws
of war rendering war as humane as
possible by the extension of the regula-
tions already existing was then touched
upon by the president. and he relegated
the question of the reduction of arma
ments to the third place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
STRIKERS WIN AT PANA.
Negroes Must Leave and Only Union
Men Be Employed.

Pana, I'LL. May 20.-Assa result of the
meetingAof the coal mine operators, the
state board of arbitra tion and the
United Mine Workers of this city. an
agreement was reached which will settle
the long drawn out struggle btween the
union miners and the operators. The
agreement gives the union recognition
and provides that all negro miners shall
leave the city and only union men be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
weather Indications

Chicago May 20.-For Kansas:
Threate ming weather with showers and
thunder storms this afternoon and in
east and north portions tonight and in
extreme portions Sunday; cooler in west
portion Sunday; high southerly shift
ing to northwest winds Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
Grief Causes suicide.

Denver. Col. May 20.-A special to
the Republican from FIT. Collins, Col,
saws: James E. Dubois. secretary of
the state board of agriculture, commit
ted suicide by taking poison. No cause
is known for the act except grief at the
death of his wife, which occurred re-
Gently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
President Commutes a Sentence.

Washington, May 2O.-Charles Reiffel,
a civilian employed in the quartermas-
ter's department in the department of
Santiago. was convicted of murder by
court martial and sentenced to death.
The presidence has commuted the SEN
tence of death to life Imprisonment at
Ft LeavenwOrth, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
DEWEY HAS SAILED.
Leaves Manila For Hong Kong
on the Olympia.

Washington. May 2O.-Admiral Dewey
cables the navy department that he has
sailed with the Olympia from Manila
to Hong Kong.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
Gold Floated Down the Stream.

here today of the collapse of an ore
reservoir belonging to the Midas Gold
Mining company. The ore in senM..
liquid state escaped in the creek, en-
failing a loss of $751; 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
10 Sattla Orevfus Mattar

Paris. May 2O.-The members of the
court of cessation have been summoned
to meet on May % for the final stage
in the retrial of the Dreyfus case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-20
Ex-senator Rnckalaw Dead.

Bloomsbury. Pa. May 20-Ex-United
States Senator Charles r. Buckasew
died at his home here yesterday.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-03-24
wbcn Doors are Openeo.

civilizing influences in China, is of
o than passing interest to the stu
dent of Israel's history, for, if tradi-
ton is true, somewhere in the heart of
China, Jews, or their descendants, will
be found.
The same proposition may be adj
vanced as to Darkest Africa" as the
following article, taken from an x
change, proves conclusively
Lately an exchange published the
following regarding the black Jews in
darkest Africa. Goobeler Cubler, the
chieftain, stated that a great number
of Israelites inhabit the GASES Of Sa-
hara and dwell also at Bather, Bis
Arab, Taggert, Bousra Bein. Uzab,
Loquaz, etc. There are in each Of
these places as many as a hundred
Jewish families, and in some of them
even more. In one place there are six
hundred families, with numerous yn-
agogues and about one hundred copies
of the Law, written upon parchment,
some of which wer e ancient than
any before seen.
Goobeler talked very knowingly
about Timbuctoo and the large num-
Der of Jewish negroes found near Bar
barry. Nearly every family among
them possesses the Law of Moses
written upon parchment. Although
they speak of the prophets, they have
not their writings. Their prayers diff
fer from those Of other Jews, and are
committed to little leaves of parch-
ment, stitched together and contain
ing numerous passages derived from
the Psalms. These Jews have min
gled some of the superstitions of oral
law" which they have not committed
to writing, with some of those Of
their neighbors, the Mohammedans
and the heather.
They enjoy equal liberty with other
subjects of the African chiefs. and
have their synagogues and their rab-
bis. The explanation which they give
of themselves in connection with their
black skin is this: That after the de-
struction of Jerusalem, the time Of
the first captivity, some of their IN
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-03-24

Extended ....."."."...... s17o7
IL. INCOME DURING YEAR.
Gross Premiums and Bills unpaid at close Of last year, s2i4Ssss oe
Deduct amount of same not collected 1855. 1,494 80
eros. Premiums Ne, :s: s : ;...v;a s.+i,s. i. ,..+, i .sss:S 2 I;
Deduct Gross Premiums and Bills in course Of col
lection at this date .................. 80. 0Os,ess 81
Entire Premiums collected during the year. 81, 47o9 GAG g.
Premiums 4s2,s4e 81
Received for Premiums other than perpetuals. -. S $685.
for Company's IS Of own buildings. -. 81 1000 90
from all other sources, ss4@se. ......~'~e....' 6s,776 50
Received from Head gSt Once sss Sai fs s Int : gsst. !. s s$z
Total Income during the yea. ..............: sl,6se,e
Total Footings. II. ................. s3.4lo,7
III. DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR.
Gross amount paid for Losses Gncluding slos,oos~aO
Deduct mounts !: rs sss's q : sslysgs, ign losses Of '''~'
Reinsurance in other Companies, slse6ol41... 167,2oe 10
Net amount paid during the year for Losses ...... $s4o,o
e conn N S,. ? R@oiS asS q Agents Ss%a,; Is: r e. 2 p Re q ss5%sss l414
less S, 1852 from subleases. 14i
Taxes s% ss premiums s.a ssGi,soa41; On . Real Estate, ssJaoaz1io...- So
lnSn I;osnse peg s. i Tss aa FAX AGENT n Fra anesnss' LIKE ssSs5se; Municipal ,6,
RENTED i; s5 3 assd S SSs: DURING fss 'ss : yss;l $50; n' See ' 'oo's0ao ' 'sss
Total Expenditure. during the year ....... s1,111,e
Balance - -... ...... 1924
w. LEDGER ASSETS.
Book value of Real Estate unincumbered. -. 49,. S $4,000 90
BookvaIueof Bonds excluding interest, $, 800 l7s7s;
Cash in eomesny's oSess. 1[sss 2
B BaP9i ReeeiuaSie, s,sei4;; Agents debit balls $40 u sS 5
Total . s2a1s,l6l os
DRDucr LEDcER LIABILITIES.
Agents Credit Balances, $s6s12; all other, 81, 1886 6s 1904 n
Total Net Ledger Assets, a per bal. .............. $780,.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-03-24

ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR BINDING DECEMBER s1sr, A. D., 500. OF
THE coND5TIoNI M AFTAIRs %, HE UNITED sTATEs BRANCH NORTHERN
COUNTS Q n STATE 81 8 Vx1RReIMNnAD, In PPuRsunANcIR + H LAW 81 Az II
STATE
General Manager-H. E. Wilson.
New York Omce-No. % Pine Street; Geo. w. Babb, Manager.
Organized or Incorporated, 1886. Commenced Business, 1886.
l. CAPITAL STOCK.
Amount of Capital Stock authorized, $l5OOOOO 90
Subscribed for ..... $3.50. ... $1SOOOOOO 10
Amount of Capital paid up in cash. IL. !, 10000 90
Ante Of Net Ledger Assets, Dec kt o. previous years. ST. 1877 81
Extended at. $177o,W7 81
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-04-27

Nearly everybody you meet will re-
gard it as kind OF insult to be asked
il they have weak lungs. All seem 10
have a solid faith in the soundness Of
their own breathing machine. In cases
OF trouble they will admit there isiGi
"hcavy co!d, "a touch OF bronchitisM
or even "a spell OF asthma" but asito
weak or unsound lungs. never. NEVER,
Even the poor consumptiye. who scarce
ly speaks without coughing. whose
checks arc wasted. hollow and bear the
hectic flush OF doom. will assure you
with Elistcning eyes that his cold is on
the mend and he will be all right when
the weather changes.
1t is simply terrible to think how far
We may be guilty by OR indifference to
the lung troubles OF those near and dear
to us. 1t is also sad thought that we
may hug dcusion as to our own health
that VIC only get rid OF when life itself
must pay thc forfeit.
Nobody can afford to think lightly
OF lung troubles. Nobody can afford to
be mistaken about their possible dan
gers. Nobody can afford to neglect
them. or let them wear out" or get
better in the spring" or any other tom
foolery tina, leads only to wreck and
ruin. Lung troubles don't move back
ward. Weak lungs don't grow strong
by thcmselycs-you mus. heal them
and strengthen them. and rid them OF
the very earliest germs OF disease. or
you are simply committing form OF
suicide. Either you must cure your
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-04-27
REI.I.NIRE. ERIEES

There was no change In the situation at
Rodefcr's glass factory yesterday. The
boys are still on u strike and the blowers
and satherers for whom they worked are
idle until some settlement Is made.
Frank Ceiard and wife are In New York
now and will take passage this week for
France. They may stay only n short time
and they may remain until fall. 1t ell de-
ponds upon Mr.. Colard's condition.
The fire department has been provided
with i've hundred feet OF hose from, the
Fabric Fire Hose Company. and 200 from
the Chicago Fire Hose Company, at 81 per
foot, all lifted out for use.
Mrs. Elizabeth CrozIer. mother of City
Commissioner CrozLer, died at her home In
lower town yesterday, aged oighty-seven
Years. She Will be buried In the old We
gee cemetery Tomorrow.
Bclaire is TO have the Robinson circus
next month. 1t has been several years
since one OF the big circuges stepped here
but good times bring back all the good
things.
Mr.. James Wilson and Hon. a. T. Nc
kelvey and wi fe Will leave New York Sat-
urhay for Ireland, TO visit the scenes OF
their youth in the vicinity OF Belfast.
1t is estimated that there nre close TO
thousand bicycles In Brllaire and an ordi-
nance requiring them to carry II lantern
Is now under consideration.
y. ]. Mcclellan went TO Cambridge yes
;erday morning TO attend the meeting of
the ,presbytery. Rev. X. S. Coffcy also at
tended.
Ex-Shcrifr W. n. Darby was In town
yesterday. lie still likes BeIlalre and
ought to have built his elegant home here
Thomas Auit and Jacob Rietz arc having
their residence properties improved.
There will be n meeting OF BcllaIre Chap
ter. X. a. NJ. tomorrow evening.
Heathcrington's band goes TO Sisters
willie and Marietta this morning.
The city has an option on the Peter
Hughes lot at $3.50.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-04-27
ADMIRAL KAuTz
Tells how he Helped Make King.
" Is BOSS orthe Ranch"

Tells how lie Helped Make a hiTE.
Is Boss OF the Ranch"
CINCINNATI. o.. April 2s.--A letter
written by Rear Admiral 'Kautz to his
cousin. Mrs. Charles n. Llndley. OF
Cincinnati, has been made public by the
recipient. It is dated March %, and Is
In the easy vein OF relatives cores
pondence. In the letter he says: You
will probably read q lot Of stuff about
me In various newspapers. but can as
sure that ] am all right and have done
nothing that or my friends may be
ashamed OF, unless 1t Is the making Of
king. which was obliged to do to-
day. But he is very inoffenyive sort
Of young fellow,n native, nineteen years
OF age. He wears French ndmiral's
cooked hat, but no shoes or stockings
or trousers: still. considering the torrid
weather he looks very well in this cli-
mate. But I hardly think he would look
as well on Fourth street. Cincinnati.
I am not king here, but Just plain
"boss OF the ranch" The, German con-
sui had that position up to my arrival
but since then he has been very silent
partner. am very much afraid he
does not Ike me--in fact ! am not ut
all popular here with the Germans. But
I am all right with the English and hope
to pull through, with them. have to
get away from here In month from
this time, but will not be in San Fran
cisco before the middle of May.
With love to the Kentucky Colonel
and yourself, Your cousin.
"ALFRED KAUTZ.".
P. ST. was in error about the shoes
and trousers OF his royal hlshness. At
the last moment his advisors prevailed
upon him to put on both Just for this
occasion only. "a. X"
The Kentucky colonel mentioned Is
Mrs. Lindley's husband. q member OF
Governor Bradley's staff.