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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
ROLAND REED MUST DIE
Half of His Stomach Has Been
Removed.

New York. Dec. 29.-Roland Reed, the
actor, who was operated on Tuesday last
at St Lukes hospital was reported to be
change in his condition for better or
worse. In some way Mr.. Reed learned
that his illness was considered serious
and it worried him so that since then
every effort has been made to keep his
real condition not only from him but also
from the public
There is some doubt as to whether or
not he operated upon for cancer as
reported. His trouble was originally an
nOunced as appendicitis and later as can
Ger of the stomach and it was said that
half of his stomach was removed, and
that he would not be able to survive the
operation very long
His daughter has arrived and is CON
Stantly at his bedside with her mother
Many flowers and messages of sympathy
arrived daily. but all but a few of the
flowers are kept away from the sick
room. It is feared that if the messages
We're read to him they might alarm him.
While he is not expected to live, every
thing possible is being done for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
SECRET MISSION.
United States Cruiser Mont
gOmery Slips Away Quietly
And Makes q Trip to the Coast
of Liberia.
WHAT IT ALL MEANS.
May Be a Coaling Station or q
PrOtectOrate.
Little Republic Has Long De-
sired American Guardianship.

New York. Dec. ga Herald special
from Washlag gton says
It developed today that the United
States cruiser Montgomery has been or
a secret mission to Liberia, Africa. per
formed, it is believed, with a view tu
displaying the American flag in LIber-
ian waters and the location Of "a site
for an American coaling station on the
Iiberian coast
While officials of the navy depart
ment maintain that the cruise was OK
an ordinary character. it is significant
that 1t has been kept "a profound mys-
terry UP to this time. none OF the Ves-
seIs movements having been recorded
in the daily bulletin. published by the
bureau of navigation
It is further regarded as significant
that the Montgomery cruise in Liber-
ian waters was made at a time when
reports were in circulation that Great
Britain, Germany and italy had de-
signs on the territory of the little re-
public and these We're SO persistent that
Secretary Hay deemed il advisable to
make inquiries OF the powers named
These inquiries resulted in assertions
that none of the foreign governments
contemplated interfering with Liberian
affairs
The secrecy regarding the M0ntgom-
ery'S movements was carried TO such
extent that it was not until today
that Secretary Long stated. after max
ing inquiry of the bureau of navigation
had visited MOnrovia. the capital Of LII
IBERIA and Free Town, the capital ut
the British colony of Sierra Leone
While at the former point Commau-
der J. h. Merreu of the Montgomery
called upon the American minister and
it is understood, met the president and
his cabinet. 1t is no secret here that
Liberia has long desired an active
American prOtectorate and has made
representations which lead The authori-
ties to understand that she desires the
establishment of an American coaliur
station on her shores. believing that it
Will give her additional reason for pro-
lection from this government
The reports which have been received
al the navy department regarding the
Liberian coast show it does not possess
a satisfactory site for "A coalinE station
Many years ago the United States pos
sessed coal pile at Sierra Leone.
which point it is believed tho McutE0m-
cry also visited, though simply FOR the
purpose of taking coal on board
Senator Mason, who has received a
cry, states that he proposes to- intro
duce a resolution calling upon the s=c-
retary Of the navy to inform the senate
why the Montgomery was ordered Co
Sierra Leone and If the mission was iu
pursuance of any understanding with
Great Britain.
There is no doubt that this govern
ment is seriously contemplating the es-
tablishment of a coaling station on the
west coast Of Africa and the observsl-
tiOns made by Commando EerrelI ~
the Montgomery, viii be considered IN
connection with the decision reached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
A GOOD HAUL.
Otis Reports Officially on the Mont
AIban Fight.

Washington. Dec 29.-The adjutant
general received a cable message from
Gen. Otis this morning telling of the
capture of a mountain stronghold be-
yond Mount Alban, northeast of San
Mateo. formerly supposed to be i'm
pregnable, and the capture of many
prisoners and a large quantity of arms
and ammunition. The dispatch is as
follows:
Manila, Dec. 29.-Adjutant General.
War Department. Washington. D. C
Col. Lockett with regiment. two bat
taliOns of 46th (COl- SchuyleT), one 45th
(COl. DOrsO and company 9th infantry,
two guns Captain Van Deusen, attack
ed enemy 500 strong on mountain
stronghold beyond Mont AIban. north
east San MateO. Large number killed
ard wounded Twenty-four taken pris-
oners. LOckett captured one cannon;
forty rifles, 90 900 rounds ammunition;
500 pounds powder; arsenal fOrtifca-
tions; all food supplies and considerable
other property. This captured point To-
Gated on mountain trail and formerly
supposed to be impregnable- Our casual
ties Lieut. Enslow, 11th cavalry and
five enlisted men wounded, mostly
slight.
drowned. OTIS"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
UNCLE SANS HAND
1t Falls on a BOer Recruiting
officer at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Dec 29.-Monsieur Pierot
was arraigned before United States
Attorney w. E. Bundy today a
charge of violating the laws of neutral
ity. NJ. Pierot has been known as a re-
cruiting officer here for the Beers for
some time and through him many men
have been transported east. He claimed
today that he was engaging these men
for the hospital corps and not for en-
vised by the United States district at
torney that he must stop engaging men
even for the hospital corps or he would
at once be arraigned for contempt of
the United States court, that issued the
order through Attorney Bundy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
WILL PASS THE SENATE.
Senator Baker Says Financial Bill
Will Become a Law

Before Senator Baker Left Topeka ne
said:
The senate and house will not have
much trouble in getting together or
currency measure. The new law viii
be ready for the presidents signature
by February Is There is very little dlf-
ference between the bill passed by the
house and the one the senate committee
Will recommend for passage The SEN
ate measure viii contain "a refuudius
bond provision In effect. u VIII give
the government the option OF taking MP
its bonds as they fall due or refunding
them at per cent The senate VIII
meet on January 4, and viii take up the
currency bill the first thing That
measure viii consume our time Tor
three or four weeks Then the confer
ence committee of the two houses VIII
get together and adjust the didersnces
Of the two bills in short order, and the
compromise measure viii be adopted
Immediately thereafter
After the currency bill is out Of the
way the senate VIII consider bills for
the government of Hawaii ana Porto
Rico Then appropriation bills VIII be
taken up That is about all we VIII do
this session
How about statehood for Okla
hOma2" he was asked.
That question will not reach the
senate this season. Senator Baker re-
piled. There seems to be growing
sentiment in favor of taking Okla nDma
and the Indian Territory into the union
as one state, but it will be absolutely
impossible for this to be done next year
In IdCL the lTeaLles now uriN8 inale
with the various Indian tribes are liable
to delay the matter several years"
''Will the Wichita reservation ue
opened for settlement this session %
No. Other matters of vastly more
importance viii engross the attention
of congress Very little attention VIII
be given to Indian affairs The Indian
committee of the senate. Of which
Senator Thurston is chairman. and cf
which I am a member. has not held
meeting yet. We viii probably get TO-
al
and take uD all matters that need
prompt attention The new law gov
erning affairs in the territory is work
ing smoothly, and there is a disposition
among the senators not 10 mulest cr
modify il until the reforms sought To be
accomplished under il are worked out"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
NEW YEARS PROGRAMME.
When and How the President Will
Receive Callers.

Washington, Dec 29.-Secretary Por-
ter returned from Connecticut today
and gave out the programme for New
Years reception at the White House. 1t
does not differ materially from that in
former years, and is as follows:
The president Will receive at II a m =,
the members Of the cabinet, the diplO-
matte corps.
11:15 a. m.-The chief justice and as
sOciate justices of the supreme court of
the United States; the judges OF the
United States court of claims; the
Judges of the court of appeals: the
trict of Columbia: ex-ca binet mem bers
and administers of the United States.
1l:25-Senators. representatives and
delega tes in congress The commission
ers and judicial officers of the District
of Columbia.
11-4O-Army officers, officers of the
navy, officers of the marine corps, COM
manding general and general staff of
militia of the District of Columbia.
HOO m.-The regents and secretary
of the Smithsonian Institution; the
commissioners of fisheries the civil ser
vice commission; the interstate com
merce commission the commissioners of
labor, assistant secretaries of depart
ments, assistant pOStmaSters general,
the solicitor general, assistant attor-
neys general, the treasurer of the Uni
ted States; commissioner of pensions
commissioner of patents; comptroller of
the currency; the heads of bureaus in
the several departments. the president
of the Columbian Institute for the deaf
and dumb.
12:15 p. m.-The associated veterans
of the war of 1857; the Grand Army
of the Republic; the military order of
the Loyal Legion of the United States.
the Union Veteran Legion, Spanish war
veterans, the mem bers of the Oldest in
habitants' association of the District of
Columbia
1895 p. m.-Reception of citizens
which Will terminate at 1.30 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
DEFENSE Fund.
French Chamber viii Be Asked For
12O.OOO,OOO Francs.

Paris. Dec 29-The government will
submit to the chamber of deputies at
the beginning of January, a bill provid-
ing for the defense of the French coasts
and colonies and to increase the
strength of the feet. This does not in
voIve an increase in the expenditure
The cost of the defense of the coasts
and colonies is estimated at 120. 600, 900
francs spread over two and a half
years This sum Will be provided for
by 80. coo 600 francs annually, set aside
to pay off certain bonds. and which be
come free this year by the final repay
ment of these bonds. The expense of
the increase of the feet viii be met by
utilizing 81, 600 600 francs out of the 105.-
coo 900 francs annually devoted to the
construction Of new vessels. At the
end of two years the whole los, ,O00, 600
francs can be devoted to the new naval
programme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
SLUSS FOR LONGS PLACE.
Wichita Judge Will Enter Race For
Congress-

a dispatch from Wichita says:
Today the friends of Judge Henry @.
Sluss definitely decided to enter him
against Chester I. Long, the present
incumbent. If Sluss does not decline.
and such action is not looked for, the
passing of Mr.. Long is assured. Slusa
Will defeat him surely. The sense of
the Republicans of the district is that
Mr.. Long is an unsafe and illogical can
didate for a campaign such as that ex-
pected in the big Seventh next year.
1t will be a battle royal between the
Republicans and the fusion forces and
both sides have determined to advance
nominee the prOba bility is that il viii
become apparent to the fusion forces
that Sam 3. AmidOn, the present cOun-
ty attorney of Sedgwfck county, must
be matched against him. If it shall
eventuate that these two men are the
candidates of the opposing political
forces. Wichita will have the hottest
in which the great red chieftain after
which it is named lost his life and scalp
AmidOn could beat Sluss in Sedgwick
county but it is doubtful whether a
nonresident could. Sluss IS an old
timer. He came here at the birth Of the
town and has lived here ever since. He
was county attorney, city attorney, rep
senator. At present he is one Of the
judges of the court of private land
claims, which Office will soon be abOI-
ished. He was for years the law part
ner Of Governor Stanley, and although
they are scarcely on spea king terms
now, it was Sluss' speech that reinforc-
ed that written promise made by Stan
Republican candidate for governor in
1893.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
WORKED TO DEATH,
Wife of Inmate of Topeka Insane
Asylum Gives Up Life's Struggle.

Mrs. Mary Beck, the wife of an in
mate of the insane asylum here, was
found dead at her home seven miles
south of Ellinwood on Tuesday. She
was sitting in rocking chair by the
kitchen stove when found, and her
throat was cut and her forehead bruis-
ed Near the body was a hatchet. The
discovery was made by Mrs. Becks two
boys aged 10 and 13 years.
Mr. Beck was sent to the Topeka asy-
lum about two years ago, and since
that time his wife has managed the
farm and done most of the farm work
herself She brought up the family Of
four children. followed the plow or did
other farm work during the day, and
did her hOusework at night.
It is supposed that she committed sui
eide because she was worn out with
hard work, but it may have been a case
of murder. one of the children said he
heard his mother say something during
the night about having killed some one
and that she would kill herself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
TO AID THE PRESIDENT.
Brigadier General Davis to Give Ideas
en- Govern ing Porto Rico

New York. Dec. ga special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Brigadier General Davis military
governor of Porto Rico. has been sum
moned to Washington.
His presence is desired in connection
with the framing of legislation for the
new government of Porto Rico He Will
first confer with the president and Sec
retary Root and then with the senate
committee on the Pacific islands and
Porto Rico
The administration has entirely aban-
ooned the idea of appointing a civil
governor for Porto Rico pending action
by congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
PERFUME FACTORY.
First In the United States to Be Es-
tablished In California.

Chicago, Dec. 29.-The Post says to-
day:
Within a few months there will be es-
tablished in MOnrOVia, Cal, the first
perfume farm and perfume manufac-
turing plant, operating on an extensive
scale, that has ever been established in
this country. A party of New York
and Chicago capitalists have been
working on the scheme for several
months.
Thousands of acres of land have been
bought in southern California. Expert
ready been engaged. and early in the
coming spring, the plant it is said, win
be in full operation. A meeting of the
promoters of the enterprise will be held
in New York in week or two and final
arrangements for the organization of a
stock company completed. 1t is intend
ed to incorporate under the laws of IL
linOiS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
FIRE UP TONIGHT.
Forty four Idle Window Glass
Factories to Resume.

Cincinnati. Dec pa special from
Hartford City, Ind, says: Tonight at
midnight A window glass factories rep
resentng 1.700 pots. capacity of the
American Window Glass company go
into operation These plants have been
idle since last June and viii furnish
employment to IS, 600 glass workers in
this state and about 1900 in this city
where the largest plant in Indiana is
located besides a smaller one. The
present fire will be but six months
and one of the shortest on record, but
the indications are that it viii be a
steady and continuous one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
NEEDED MONEY.
Butte Man Testified Falsely to Get 1t
He Says.

Helena, Mont. Dec. 2S.-z. Cason, a
lawyer of Butte, who testified in the
Welcome disbarment case that United
States Senator W A Clark told him
that he would pay for votes for him
statement is in the hands of Mr.. Clark's
friends, in which CasOn says his evi-
dence was untruthful and that he gave
IT for S4O0, that his family was starving
and he had TO have the money Cason
expresses regret at the wrong done and
hopes this retractiOn may offset it
somewhat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
GOOD WISHES TO B0ERS.
Irish-American Club, of Philadelphia,
Expresses Sympathy.

Philadelphia. Dec. "a meeting of
Boer 935mpathizers was held al the
Irish American club last night and res
olutlons were adopted calling upon all
citizens to join in a mass meeting to
be held at the Academy of Music on
January l3- The formal notice issued
by the committee calls on the congress
Of the American people to extend to the
Beers the same good wishes for success
es were given to Greece, Hungary and
Cuba
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
BUST OF CROKER.
To Be Placed In the Dublin Council
Chambers.

New York, Dec. 29.-Lord Mayor Tai
Ion of Dublin, it has been learned from
letters received here yesterday, has
started a movement to have a life
size bust of Richard Croker placed in
the council chamber of the Irish capitol.
1t is to be in recognition of his act
and generosity in raising the Tammany
hall fund for the preservation of the
Parneu estate at AvOndale, county
MicbloW. Ireland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
Murderer Expects Salvation.

St Louis. Dec. ga Post Dispatch
special from Cairo. Ills says fTm-
Martin was hanged in the court house
yard here today for the murder ~
Joseph Landrun last October on the
scaffOId Martin exhibited wonderful
nerve He talked briefly. expressing his
willingness to die and the belief that
he was saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
TURKEYS FIND GOLD.
Nuggets Discovered in the Gizzards of
Dead Fowls at Gypsum.
TFrom the Gypsum Advocate

From the Gypsum AdVOcate-I
On last Saturday, while cleaning a lot
of turkeys, T. L. Barns, of the Missouri
Pacific eating house, found in a big COB
bler'S gizzard one large nugget and
about twenty small ones of pure yellow
gold A few small nuggets We're also
found in gizzards of the rest of the
flock The place from whence the tur-
keys came has been located and a com
pany is to be organized to develop what
might eventually be a valuable addition
to Kansas mineral finds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-29
Weather Tndleations

Chicago, Dec 29-For Kansas Part
" cloudy tonight and Saturday var
liable winds.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-27

THE best buy In the city today; 49,
flrst hill, near Pike street: sAse - ~
don't invest until you eco N B.
Have you seen that improved eae1e ~
with Groom house short dletaneo
car line: fine cherry trees. 9oee
an IDEAL spot; u.60. $40 down. ~
TO 6 years. per cent.
The finest view In the city: dOuMe -
ner: Boren avenue and Union
view can never be shut Oh; - -
Highland drive: beautiful spot ~
home: 4 lots for =. so: viii seu - -
ared; perfect view.
RENlCK 4 TANNER
80 Bailey Block.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-27

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oOS1N640 CWANCHNs
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an FOR 4 WELL. EsrABIISHED
BU9lNE00 that has averaged a net
pront Of 80 per month for two years
and never less than 30 per annum
during calamity times: with an intelll-
gent ruSeler ct the head the future prom
iseO still better outlook; this Is neither
saloon. restaurant lodging house nor
catch OF any kind. an will be fully ex-
planned when reason ID given for wish
Ing 70 SeN now.
GENERAL INVESTMENT COMPANY,
60 Bailey Building. Phone. Main s2a.
THREE snaps In lodging houses; Is rooms,
3 rooms. q rooms.
The best private lodging and boarding
house In the city at sacrifice.
Cigar stand In heart Of city. Finest saloon
and best location 1t about invoice.
Bargains and snaps all over town.
LELAND SPENCER a. CO.,
Basement P.-I. once.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-27

BUSINESS CAAACEs-c>n
~----->-~>- 49, $3.50
ncrOkE investing a = rocr-s-- ~ -
tIAu!ant. grocery q nahssw 5}
@u save ufne and money: N - S
,cn s ser Us: Bridges Z ca. III vs
If you wish TO sell your -.
$50 ss y with & H Edwsrda 81 B
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TOR RENr-Furnished rest.sw--. .. !. Mi
s ssl oiningroom. cheap. Addre~ 8 IN 4
~ 81 man for AlaSkA: - - Z
Ger 81
RnOMlN0 house Of 10 room. - !. -
E&&tsr . GaIner, leo Third A.
WANTED-nEAI. EsrAxu
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must be convenient TO car fay~~. - .
buyers for good bargains. thee ~
= numoer OF nice ioes on wrD.SeS .ssessss. 4
no inferior property listed: II r.
anytnanE nice TO seu q mas>se g.
& Tanner. III
WANTED-Direct from owner. A,--- sS'
or rooms. and several lots. / 8 r 49,
preIsfred. 50 can keep COW ana az
want 10 De as near scAuN A. rsss23
Will pay cash. Address n -
Inteliigencer. l!eeE
WANTED TO Ruy-Rarraine $500. -
Petit. 50 New York huiidfns
OWNERS can find cash buyern - 49,
upon Renck 4 Tanner, "a Hnilss 4
FOR sALE-CITY REAL - i
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SPECIAL FOR HOME AND oAvn1i 81
We Sn; nave ar - ,oss on Sn Sxtn ayenaA
&c ana profitable eardenine-a1n &
Will grow anything: entirp tfaol 49, &
irrigated BY an ever-0oWine orf1SS Z
pure water. which 10 locafo& - E
OF access by the Cedar esfoee - a
or wheel; good neighboEAood - Z
surroundings for comfOrtaAa0 q
this property is all cleared ara Il
fruit, Price. N.SA on easy tsFna sss
CORNER LOT IN FRUIT fnHuo
frut trees. on Taylor avenne: o. &
erty "a only three blocks fp0 r. !
OF the Cedar street car line - r. y
best value In q corner lot fnf = d1G616ff
home on the. market. Price. - -
VERY DESIRARLE uNunozHu .
VIEW. Is ss
lots on Fifth avenue north. e
IS good. II not q better Wv o. r Il
piece Of property on Queen A. = ~
small sum OF money win a. . ~ =.
Of property SO Il win counSn6 !
the price IL 10 offered for. vt1ch r
Zoo cash, the balance n an1 r r
at 8 per cent. You get troO IT. f. 4
erty . full and unohstYncte1 -
Lake Union. the Sound. IL 81.
FOnt.us, Renton and Beacon Nh
Seattle. Fremont. LatouA and - 4
Mount Rainier. Mount aahee -
piece OF property FOR q pllasa1t -
nent home; the view can nevof r.
structed by buildings On the ~
property; size Of ground. ~ fee& q
avenue north $50 feet deeN Wtth IT. r
PRATTs ORCHARD ADpr4,o
Holman and Robinson have IN W -
very choice lots left to select IT.
the lots have large, bearing TIT
especially desirable for hpuoSe /
wheel: very desirable and chooA 8
see this property, 90 20 tn eA4 r. -
Cedar street car line, then WANk
block east and three north On IaS3oe =
nue.. ana you viii not oo olnappoGnA RI
the value or location OF the Ye014 81
Price. $50 per lot. A represeat11tn q:
the ground 20 show you III pF1CollN
MOORE INVESTMENT C0MhAllE &
III Columbia street. ~