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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-11

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-11

LAMBS, $9,u0.5o: muttonS, $3-9oft46
REPRESENTATIVE SALES.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02

lation. The Evening Star prints the
following as some of the chief features
of the bill and which in the main are
fairly accurate:
IAN amendment to the coinage laws
making 25 90 grains of gold. 900 parts
fine, the standard coin measure.
San amendment to the greenback re-
issue act of 1875 providing that those
treasury notes shall be redeemed with
gold and when SO redeemed shall not
be reissued
Except In Exchange for Gold.
This provision will prevent the opera
tion of the endless chain which hitherto
has been the means to raid the gold re-
serve.
can amendment to the specific re-
sumption act directing the maintenance
of 81 gold reserve of not less than $780,
600. GOO, the maintenance of the reserve
at that figure now being entirely dis
cretionary to the secretary of the treas
ury.
''An amendment to the national bank
act authorizing banks to be organized
with a capital stock of $4,000. At
present the minimum is $4,000. An
other amendment to the same act au-
thorizing banks to issue notes to the
par value of the bonds they have OH de-
posit to secure circulation. At present
the limit is 80 per cent. A third amend
ment to the act reduces the taxation of
bank circulation to one-tenth of 1 per
cent. This tax is to pay the expense of
engraving and printing the notes. The
present rate more than meets this ex-
-
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
THE LAST SAD RITES,
Remains of Carrot a. Hobart Lait
Axxnx N,itL SI.,..lo Ca.....a.,.

Remains of Carrot a. Hobart Laid
Awny With Simple Ceremony.
PATERSON, N. j., Nov. 27.--The earth
ly remains of the late Vice President
Gar1et A. Hobart have been consigned
to temporary resting place in the re-
ceiving vault of Cedar Lawn cemetery
near this city. A brief funeral service
was held at the late residence of the de-
ceased, the officiating clergyman being
the Rev. DR.. Magic. President McKin.
ley and his cabinet officers and over 60
members of the senate and great
many congressman, who came OH spe-
cial trains, attended the services at the
house.
After the house services, the body,
enclosed in all oaken casket with silver
ornaments, and almost hidden with
flowers, was taken from the house and
the president and his party went to the
Church of the Redeemer, about two
blocks from Carroll Hall.
The services at the church lasted an
hour and were conducted by the Rev.
Dr.. Magic. They began with an organ
prelude and reading of scriptures by
the Rev. Charles P. Shaw, pastor of
the Second Presbyterian church of
Paterson. Then followed the singing
of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee"
by the Orpheus club. DR.. Magic then
preached the funeral sermon and Of
fered prayer. This was followed by the
anthem Weary Hands" sung by the
Orpheus club, after which the benedic-
ton was pronounced by DR.. Magic.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
KILLED THE KHAlIFA.
Kitchcner Sends an Account of tho X.
cont Battle Near GodiL.

kitchener Sends an Account of the Re.
cont battle Near Gohid.
CAIRO, Nov. 27.-Lord Cromer, the
British minister hore. has received the
following dispatch from General Kitch-
ener:
'Wingate's force caught up with the
Khalifa's force seven miles southeast of
Godid and attacked it. After sharp
fight, he took his position. The Khal-
ifa, who was surrounded by q body
guard of emirs, was killed, and all the
principal emirs were killed or captured,
except Osman Digna, who escaped.
The dervishes were utterly defeated,
their whole camp was taken and thou
sands surrendered. A large number of
women, children and cattle also fell
into the hands of the Anglo-Egyptian
force"
"Among tho emirs killed were the
Khalifa's two brothers and the Mahdi's
son. Osman Digna left Immediately
after the firing began and is probably
concealed somewhere in the vicinity. l
hope, eventually, to get him. We took
the entire dervish camp. All the der
vishers not killed surrendered.
81 cannot speak too highly of the ex.
cellent behavior of the troops and their
endurance during the long, tedious
marches preceding the final action.
From o'clock in the morning of Nov.
q. till o'clock in the morning of Nov.
"a, they marched 80 miles and fought
two decisive actions. The Soudan may
now be declared open."
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
Shocks From Liv. Wires.

SIT is singular fact said an cleo
trician Of this city, ''that the human
body is capable of becoming more or
less Injured to shocks from live wires.
suppose the average scientist would
scout the idea, but what say is borne
out by everyday experience. The en-
ployees of a big electric light works, for
instance, are continually receiving
shocks that would disable an ordinary
man, but are apparently none the worse
for the experience.
IT remember some time ago couple
Of young fellows came in contact acci
dentally with live wire at a manufac-
tory here in town, and both received
exactly the same current. One of them
was helper around dynamo and had
met with mishaps Of that sort before.
He was knocked off his feet and mo-
mentarily stunned, but. was all right in
less than two minutes. The other man,
who was a stranger, fell over as if
struck by lightning and it was fully
half an hour before he showed the least
signs of returning consciousness He
was laid up for several days and, oddly
enough, was much the more powerful
physically of the pair
81 have known several cases of prac-
tically the same sort. The motormen
on the street cars frequently get the
current. as they call it. especially in
rainy weather, when wet wood becomes
a conductor. They tell me they don't
mind it much after the first few timaan
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
AT THE MoDOER RIVER.
0eneral Methuen Reports Still Another
1BlOOly Battle.

0eneral NIethuen Reports Still Another
bloody battle.
LONDON, Nov. 29.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
General Butler, dated Tuesday:
General Methuen reports: Modder
River, Tuesday, Nov. as.-Reconnoi-
tered at 5a. n., enemy's position on
river Modder, and found them strongly
entrenched and concealed. No means
Of outfianking, the river being full.
Action commenced with artillery,
mounted infantry and cavalry at $3.50,
guard OH right. Ninth brigade on left,
attacked position in widely extended
formation, at $3.50 and, supported by the
artillery, found itself in front of the
whole Boer force 5000 strong, with two
large guns, four Krupps, etc.
"Thc naval brigade rendered great
assistance from the railway.
after desperate hard fighting, which
lasted ten l'nurs, our men, without
water or food, and in the burning sun,
made the. enemy quit his position.
General Pole-Carew was successful in
getting small party across the river,
gallantly assisted by 800 sappers.
II speak in terms of high praise of
the conduct of all who were engaged in
one of the hardest and most trying
fights in the annals of the British army.
If can mention one arm particularly,
it is two batteries of artillery,'"
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
THE MESSAGE is READY,
Not Likely to Re Presented to Congress
Before Tuesday.

Not Likely to Be Presented to Congress
Before Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The presi-
dents annual message is practically
completed and ready for transmission
to congress when it is assemblies next
week. The message will be unusually
long on account of the numerous and
important topics it discusses. The por-
tions of the message treating of differ
ent topics have been sent to the public
printer as they have been finished, and
proofs have been submitted for revi-
sion. 1t is not certain the message will
be sent to congress next Monday. It is
customary to send it on the day of the
assembling of congress, but as the death
of the vice president makes it certain
that the senate will adjourn immedi-
ately out of respect to his memory, it
is not unlikely that the message will
be withheld until Tuesday. In the
house the adjournment will only be de-
layed until that body is organized,
wnen, upon announcement of the death
D. the vice president, it will also ad-
journ.
The cabinet meeting was devoted al.
most exclusively to the consideration
of the message. A large portion of it
was read by the president, after which
the members entered into a long dis
cussion of the policies and recommends
tions it contained. After adjournment
several of the members expressed the
opinion that it was an unusually strong
and able document.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
MET WITH HOT FIRE
BRITISH TAKE BoER STRoNGHOLDs
GUT SUFFER SEVERELY.

Artiiiory Fails to D.siodeo nnd IN In.
fantry Attack Is Ordered and position
After Position Carricd-Lo.s at Graz
Pan Nearly Two Hundred Dead,
Wounded and Missing.
ORANGE River, Monday, Nov. 27.-
Another battle has occurred between
the Beers and the British under Gen.
eral Methuen. The enemy, strongly
entrenched, held range of hills com.
manding both sides of the railway at
Roof Laagte, near Gras Pan. The Ian.
cashires, under Lewis, reconnoitred in
an armored train Oh Friday. The Beers
shelled the train, killing Lewis and a
private. General Methuen then ad.
vanced. His column made detour
and bivouacked for the night at Simons
Plains, three miles from the Boer posi-.
tion. At daybreak the advance began,
the Guards forming the reserve. The
Boer guns at once opened fire. Two
batteries Of British artillery posted on
each side shelled the Beers, practice
being good on both sides.
Infantry Assault Necessary.
The Beers stuck tenaciously to their
positions. firing steadily and accurately.
The duel. which constantly became
hotter, lasted three hours. The Boer
shells wounded several men of the
naval brigade.
Finding it impossible to displace the
Beers by artillery, General Methuen
resolved upon an infantry attack. A
brigade of infantry. including the
Yorkshires, the Northamptons, the
Northumberland and the Lancashires,
with the naval brigade on the right,
gallantly stormed the Boer positions in
the face Of whitening fire and carried
hill after hill, the brigade under. Colo.
mel Money capturing the main position
against terrific fire, but suffering se-
varaly
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
TAKEN BY THE NAVY
PROVINCE OF zAM1oANGA ACCEPTS
AMERICAN AUTHORITY.

Con,prisss the Entire Southern I.nlf Of
tn. Island of Mindnnao, tho Second
Largest of the Philippine Grnup-Sur-
render Il Uncond.tiuEa', Numerous
Local Chiefs pelarins The.r Loyalty.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Secretary CT
the Navy Lorg has received Il cable
gram from Admiral Watson informing
him that the entire province of Fam
boanga, island of Mindanao. had sur
rendered Internationally to Co:nman-
der Very of the Castine The surrender
was made on the 18th inst Admiral
Watsou's dispatch follows:
NOV. Is entire province Eamboanga
surrendered to Very unconditionally.
Delivery all guns promised. Numerous
local chiefs declared loyalty"
The information contained in Ad-
mirol Watson's dispatch was received
by the president ana his advisers with
unconcealed satisfaction. The surren-
der Of the province of Zamboanga is
regarded as
Tho lscginnins of tho End
of the revolution in the island Of Min
danao. and. it is believed, will be
hard blow to those who are still en-
deavoring to maintain the insu1rection
in the island of Luzon. On tho 21st
inst. Admiral Watson cabled the navy
department that Commander Very had
captured the city of zanbcanga on the
10th. He was aided by friendly ma
tives and Moros and was holding the
town pending she arrival of reinforce
ments from Jolo. On the same day
General Otis informed the war depart
ment that he had ordered two COM
panies of infantry to be sent to Fam
boanga from Jolo.
zamboanga is the prin cipal city of
the island of Alindanao, which is the
second largest island of the Philippine
group.
Advices from Admiral Watson indi-
cate that the entire southern half Of the
island has Welded.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
HEAVY BRITISH LOSS,
Total Casualties at Gras Pan Nearly Two
Hundred.

lOtal Sasualties nt GraS Fan Nearly Two
Hundred.
LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch has
been received here from General Butler
giving a list of casualties among the
troops engaged in what was hitherto
known as the battle of Gras Pan, but
which is now officially designated the
battle Of Enslin. 1t proves, as antici-
pated, that the British success was
heavily bought. The losses announced
added the naval brigade casualties pre-
viously notified makes a grand total
Of 1913 as the cost of General Methuen's
second battle. The Yorkshires, ap-
parently, bore with the naval brigade
the brunt of the fighting, as there were,
in addition to 3 officers, 4S of the rank
and file killed, wounded and missing.
The fact that the list contains the
casualties of the Ninth Lanciers seems
to dispose of the fears that the cavalry
was surrounded and captured, espe-
cially as none of the Lancers are re.
ported missing,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
SECRETARY ROOTS IDEAS.
synops,s Of His Repcct Has Besn Sent to
the Pram,ilont.


New York, Nov. PA special tc
The Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley has received a
synopsis of Secretary Roots annual re.
port which he is considering in con.
nection with his message to congress.
Dealing as it does with all the events of
the last yea in connection with the
Philippines. Cuba and Porto Rico, and
In the discussion and recommendations
for the future government of these new
possessions, it will form the basis for
a most important chapter of the presi.
dents message. These are some of the
most essential features Of the secretary'e
observations and recommendations:
The immediate appointment of civil
governors of Cuba and Porto Rico.
The substitution of civil government,
either by commission or civil governor
for the Philippines, Immediately follow.
ing the suppression of the present in.
surrection.
A complete system of suffrage in the
Philippines, Cuba and Porto Rico, with
educational and property qualifications
required for all voters.
The immediate construction of cable
between the United States and the
Philippines.
No general reorganization of the army
will be recommended by the secretary
ut this time. He will leave this ques-
ton open for further consideration
after the war in the Philippines has
been brought to a close. 1t will be
pointed out. however, that the reten-
tion of the bulk of the present army
will be necessary for some months to
come. The secretary will be very earn
est i'll his recommendation for the i'm
mediate construction of cable line to
the Philippines. During the past year
the war department alone spent more
than $4O0, 900 for cable tolls, and with
the amount paid by the navy and state
departments more than half million
in all has been paid for cable messages
between this country and the Philip
pines. The secretary will point out
these facts to show that it will be
economy for the government to build
Its own cable,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
NEWS CONVERSATIONS.
Thursday, Nov. 23.

The National Grange, in session aS
Spring field, o., adopted resolutions con.
demning trusts.
The Marquis of Salisbury is suffering
from an attack of influenza and is una
bic to attend to public business.
The navy department has awarded
the contract for the dry dock at League
Island navyyard, Philadelphia, to the
Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific company for
$7S2, 200.
1t is learned from reliable authority
that arrangements have practically
been completed which will give the
Illinois Central control of the Minneap-
oils and st. Louis.
Negotiations are now in progress
looking to a meeting in California be-
fore the end of the year between the
football elevens of the Univerversities
of California and Chicago.
At the annual meeting of the Amer
ican Hereford Breeders association,
held at Chicago, an appropriation of
5000 was voted to be used as prize
money to he offered Hereford cattle ex-
hibitorS,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
NORTH DAKOTA BRIEFS.

The Great Northern road will erect a
new depot at Lakota.
A. McCully, formerly collector of
United States customs, is dead at his
home near Hannah.
In row over game of cards at Blu.
ford, Steen Olson was stabbed and badly
injured by Robert Parker.
Two hundred and fifty thousand bush.
els of wheat have been marketed at
Omemee already this season.
Richard Sykes is promoting the cul.
ture of bronze grass in the state and
proposes to offer prizes for the best re-
suits.
Irwin Hurst killed large black bear
in the mountains near Dunseith last
week. Tho hide measured over eight
feet long.
Ata conference of Presbyterian min.
listers at Park River, resolutions were
adopted against Brigham Roberts and
the army canteen.
Judge Pollock tells the Fargo Call
that he is not and has not been candi.
GATE Tor governor and the use OF his
name is unauthorized
Mrs. Seize-the-Bear, full blooded
Sioux squaw on the Standing Rock In
dian reservation, has given birth to
triplets, all of whom are thriving.
The state has received payment from
the general government for the expense
OF the mobilization of the troops at the
beginning Of the last war-something
over $l1 ,00O
General Washburn's new elevator at
Wilton, the first of the now towns on
the line of his railroad north of Bis
n9arck, is completed and open for the
purchase of wheat.
Postotfices at Milton and LaMoure
will be advanced from the fourth class
to presidential Offices, January l, with
postmasters' salaries at 81, 900 and 81, ~
per annum respectively.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
SECRET BRIGHT COLORS.
An EnElishmnn Pnys Dearly For n
Sunshine Trick.

An EnElishmnn Pnys Dearly For n
Sunshine Trick.
In speaking to the writer about the
favorable infMrllce that fine weather
has upon the production of bright
and delicately shaded dyes and colors,
a famous English manufacturer Of
carmine recently said:
Some years ago l was aware of the
superiority Of the French carmine, and,
being anxious to improve upon my own
process, went to Lyons and bargained
with the most celebrated manufacturer
In that city for the acquisition of his
secret, for which l was TO pay $1,000.
'Well, l was shown all the process
and saw Il most beautiful color pro-
duccd, but noticed that there was not
the least difference in the French mode
of fabrication and that which l con-
stlntly adopted Anyself. [ thcreupon
appealed to my Instructor and insist
ed that he must have kept some secret
concealed. The man assured me he had
not and asked me to inspect the proc
ess Il second time. l accepted the in
vitation, and after had minutcly ex-
amincu the water and the materials,
which were in every respect similar to
my own, still felt so much in the dark
that l said, L have lost both my labor
and money, for the air of England does
not admit us to make good carmine.'
"'Stayv said the Frenclllnan. Don't
deceive yourself. What kind Of weather
is it now?
"a bright and sunny day. replied.
"And such are the days said the
Frcnchman, 'on which make my col
or. Were to attempt to manufacture
1t on dark and cloudy day my results
would be the same as yours. Let me
advise you, my friend, only to make
your carmine on bright, sunny days
'"rhe moral Of this" continued the
Englishman, will apply quite as well
to the making Of many other colors
used in manufactures, and also in tho
fine arts, for it illustrates in practical
way the chemical influence of light
upon certain colorlng compounds or
mixtures. s."-Washington Star.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
Friday, Nov. "a.

Sharp fighting has occurred in Panay.
The Americans lost 4 killed and rs
wounded.
An anti-Bryan movement has been
started by Maryland Democrats who
hope to prevent the Nebraskan's nom-
ination.
The wage question on the Wheeling
and Lake Erie railway has been set
tied, general advance equivalent to
about 10 per cent being granted.
The British cabinet is said to have
decided that the basis of settlement of
the war will be a united South Africa
modelled upon the Canadian plan.
The Jefferson county (Ky.) canvassers
decided against Goebel, and the ques-
tion Of throwing out the vote of Louis
vile goes to the state election board.
The postmaster general has issued an
order that all mail matter passing be-
tween the United States and its island
possessions and among the latter is SUBJ
ject TO the domestic United States class
itications as to rates.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
The BaChel0r

A bachelor is a coward and a fail
ure. He shaves and primps, but is too
cowardly to put his arm around sue
cess and press it to his bosom. He re-
solves to marry every day for 40 years,
but when the hour for the duel ar
rives, when in the presence of trem-
bling, rosy cheeks. when beauty shakes
her curls. his courage oozes, and he
fees the field without even learning Of
the cowpath that leads to matrimony.
Better be old darky 'Rastus in his
cabin, where he holds old Dinah's hand
and asks, who's sweet?" and Dinah
drops her head on his shoulder and
says, "Bofe of us."'Ashawnee Daily:
Chief, -
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
Eor over Fifty years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mcthcrs for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colic and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. TWenty cents bottle. Its
value is incalculable. BE sure and ask
for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
CodIfying the State Laws,

North Dakota will have new code
of laws in the course of II few weeks.
Under authority granted by the last
session of the legislature, the publica-
tion of the new volume has been SUPER
vlsed by Secretary of State Falley. The
volume will have about 1000 pages and
will contain the codification of the laws
of 1865, with amendments, additions
and expurgations that have boen made
by the legislative assembly in the ses-
sion of the Legislature since that time,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
Wednesday, Nov, 20.

Public Examiner Taylor of South
Dakota has resigned.
Admiral Dewey is quoted as desirous
of a second term for President McKin-
ley.
The Silver Republicans comforting in
Chicago decided to adhere to the Bryan
Democracy.
A bill practically disfranchising col.
ored voters was almost unanimously
defeated in the Georgia Legislature.
Mr.. Balfour expresses the opinion
that the Beers, in declaring war, made
bid for empire instead of merely
striking for their liberty.
Harper &, Bros, the New York pub
fishers, are in such straits that re-
ceivership is necessary. The liabilities
are $5,5O0,0O0, $2,U0O,OO0 being unse-
cured.
The North China Daily News has a
dispatch from Che Foo, province of
Shan Tung, which reports serious
anti Christian rising among the natives
in the Mai Flu district.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
NORTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS
OOINGS OF THE WEEK FROM ALL
SECTIONS OF THE STATE.
State supreme Court Hands Down an
Important Decision In Div"rcc Cass,.
Now State Law Cohincation
Nearly IScndy.

The state supreme court decision just
handed down in Graham vs. Graham
strikes another hard blow at the divorce
industry. 1t holds that residence in
the state must must be bona fide and
characterized by the intention to stay
to give the litigant the benefit of the
state law. Those who come to the state
tor the express purpose of securing di-
vorce do not acquire residence. While
the last legislature increased the period
OF residence requisite from 80 days to a
year, this decision will affect the status
OF many divorces granted by lower
courts prior to the going into effect of
the new law,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-02
Suit to Cancel Taxos.

Suit has been brought by Tracy R.
Bangs, acting on behalf of tho Mer-
chants National bank of Grand Forks,
to compel the county to cancel the 1898
taxes LEVIED against the personal prop
erty of the bank. The amount of the
tax is about $500. The ground upon
which this suit is brought is that u ma
tional bank cannot be legally assessed
for taxation except upon its real es.
tate