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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
GERMAN TREACHERY
In Samoa Is Alleged by British News
papers

London. April 1.-THE dispatches of
the Associated Press from Apia, via
Auckland. y. T.. were the only news
received here of the treacherOus attack
made by the Mataafans upon the Amer
lean and British naval forces. They
created considerable sensation in Off
ciaI circles and among the general pub
lie. The newspapers sent out large pla-
cards. printed with such startling state
ments as British and American forces
routed German treachery,' etc.
The heroic conduct of Ensign Mona
CHAN of the United States cruiser Phila-
delphia particularly appeals to the pub
lie
The British admiralty has received a
dispatch from Capt. Stuart, the senior
British naval officer in Samoan waters,
giving the news Of the death of Lieut..
Freeman of the British cruiser Taur-
anga in ''an engagement with the
rebels
Beyond this no further details have
been received.
The German ambassador here, Count
Won zfeldtWildenburg. first re-
ceived the news from a representative
of the Associated Press. He quickly
recognized its Importance and asked
permission to make a copy of the dis
grave. and it is unfortunate, too, al this
moment that anything should occur to
endanger the negotiations for the settle
ment that We were glad to feel would
soon have arrived OF course. can not
discuss the particulars given in the dis
patch but the occurrence is certainly
very unfortunate"
The Pal Mall Gazette says:
The locality of the engagement. or
rather ambush, is stated TO have been
on a German sugar plantation, and
there is the unpleasant suggestion of
treachery on the part of a German sub
ject. The incident, apart from the loss
of life. is deeply deplora BILE. The sit
uation was already full of anxiety to
the governments at home, while on the
spot racial feeling runs high. Though
it viii be kept well under control. the
cabinets of London. Washington and
Berlin could we'll have been spared this
latest DEVELOPMENT. We may be as
sured that order will be maintained
ashore by the united efforts OF the Eng
liSh and American commanders. but
even their efforts Will not clear the air
of the electricity which is fast accumu-
Iating at Apia'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12

he had taken them off before making
the arrest The next officer on the
stand said he had noticed the burrs on
the back of Mrs. Georges dress just
after they had started for the police
station. The officers differed little as
to the degree of darkness on the night
for a night during the dark of the
moon; the others simply said it was a
dark night None of them said the
night was dark or fOggy as suggested
had not been concluded when adjourn
ment was reached
The state is prepared to show that
for an hour or more after her arrest
Mrs. George refused to answer ques-
tions, and that her conduct was not
that of an innocent person.
Should Judge Taylor rule out testi-
n-c-ly as to Mrs. Georges conduct af-
ter her arrest il would leave the chief
reliance of the state, far as its eVi-
dence has been made known, the threats
made by Mrs George against SaxtOn.
testimony of several witnesses who saw
in the darkness the form of the per
son who did the shooting and the re-
VOlVer story.
becoming aggressive and confident.
Friends of the prisoner say the prog
ress of the trial to this time has been
greatly in her favor.
Today former Police Officer Charles
Dickerhof testified that on the night
before the murder he met Mrs. George
who told him that he was to go with
her to look for Saxton. For some time
they watched SaxtOn's rooms but did
not see him Mrs George could not en-
ter on account of an injunction
E. J. Rex and NJ NJ. HerbSt testified
to having seen the policeman and a
woman in the vicinity of the Saxton
block
VIM. F. Cook, who lived in the Sax
ton block, often saw Mrs. George there
Once she was standing near Saxton's
room holding a revolver in her hand
Again he found the hall lights out and
Mrs. George was near Saxton's door
Again, at Meyers lake he saw Mrs
hon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
BAD FEELING
Is Developing Between England and
Germany.

Washington, April 12-The news from
Samoa was received here with feeling
approaching dismay- There was a re-
fusaI on the part of the higher officials
to discuss the sad event The secretary
of the German embassy called early in
the day upon Secretary Hay. Neither
official would disclose anything as to
the nature OF the exchange that took
place. The arrest and detention by the
British naval officials of a German sub
ject is one of the most dangerous fea-
turaS of the controversy It is said that
the COnSuIS of the three powers sta
toned at Apia claim extra territorial
jurisdiction involving the right to try
the subjects of their respective cOun-
tries for any offences alleged to have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
TRY A TEAKETTLE.

The street sprinklers used to keep
down the dust on Topeka streets are
about as adequate as a watering pot
They are a burlesque on the name of
street sprinkler. In other cities the
sprinklers throw vast quantities of wa
ter for 40 feet Mr.. KaczynSki-S tea
pot sprinklers are little better than
nothing. They may be useful for dis
playing Cheap John advertising. but as
street sprinklers they ought 20 be
abolished Besides it is of little use to
sprinkle Kansas avenue if other streets
are not sprinkled. If anything is calcu-
lated to drive away population it is the
condition the streets were in today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
INGALLS, -SHICK.
A SAMOAN WORD BUILDER.

Once on a time an Associated Press
correspondent at Samoa was over
whelmed with Iadlefuls of taffy on ac-
count of a description of a hurricane.
Ever since then whenever he gets a
chance he unloads on a long suffering
public reams on reams of stuff about
Samoa. More cablegrams are devoted
to the misfortunes of a barelegged
Samoan king than would be given to
the failure of the bank of London.
Somebody ought to choke off the
Samoan correspondent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
AFIRE AT SEA.
A Burning Vessel Sighted By
the Steamer Saale.

New York, April 12.-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Saale which arrived
today from Genoa, Naples and GibraI-
tar reports a vessel on fire at sea on
April in lat 39.7. long. 55.39. The
steamers whistle was sounded at fire.
quent intervals but failed to elicit
response. The burning vessel was
three masted, square rigged on the fore
mast The main and mizzen masts were
standing. No yards could be seen on
the main mast. The fire was in the
after part of the vessel which appeared
to be a lumber laden craft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
HASTINGS FALLS In LINE
With a Poisoned Candy Case Just
Like a Big City.

Omaha. April IA special. to the
Bee from Hastings, Neb.. says
An attempted poisoning case, on the
lines of the Adams case of New York.
occurred today. An unknown person
left at the studio of Mrs. c. F. Morey
a box of bon hons with the card of a
prominent society woman attached
Mrs Morey ate freely Of the candy.
as did several OF her lady friends Later
the lady whose card was attached to the
box called and Mrs Morey thanked her.
but the lady said she did not send
them Mrs Morey and the other women
who ate the candy were soon taken SICK
and NARROWLY ESCAPED death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
3 NOTABLE WEDDINGS.
Marriage of Miss Constance Ingalls,
Included in the Number

Washington, April 12--Three notable
weddings were solemnized in this city
today. Miss Jane Brown Fuller, the
fifth daughter OF Chief Justice and Mrs.
Fuller, was married at 1 o'clock to Mr..
Nathaniel Leavitt Francis of Boston.
Miss Fuller made her debut three years
ago and was one of the bellies of the
national capital. The bridegroom is the
only son of a wealthy and prominent
Boston family and graduated from
Harvard in 1892. The wedding took
place at St Johns Episcopal church.
Rev Mackay Smith was the officiating
clergyman.
Mrs Lucy c. Russell of Middleton,
Conn, acted as maid of honor. with the
following bridesmaids; Miss Satterlee,
Miss Edith Davidge. Miss Rosemary
Sartoris of Washington, Miss Edna Ar
mold of Flushing. L. L, and Miss Anna
Sabine of Bangor. Me Mr. Henry
Frothingham of Boston was best man,
and Messrs. Brooks rockingham, d.
Percival, Nathaniel Anthony. w. NJ.
Justin, W. Nichols and NJ. Wendell were
the ushers.
The church was profusely decorated.
and the wedding was one of the most
prominent social events of the season.
Many distinguished people were pres
ent, including all the members of the
supreme court, which had adjourned
in order that justices might thus honor
the daughter of the chief justice.
A large reception at the Fuller resi-
denee followed the ceremony.
JONES PLANT
Miss Mary Jones, the daughter of
Senator J. K. Jones of Arkansas was
married at noon to Frank w. Plant of
ST Paul al the Mount Vernon Place
Methodist church in the presence of a
host of the friends of the bride and
bridegroom Miss Taylor of st. Louis
was the maid of honor
Owing to the illness of Senator Jones'
her brother, James K Jones, jr., es-
corted the bride to the altar No re-
ception followed because of the sena-
tors illness.
INGALLS-SHICK.
Another charming bride of this after
noon was Miss Constance ingalls,,
daughter of ex-senator ingalls,, who
was married to Robert Shick of Read
ing. Pa at the Church of the Ascension
in the presence of a small circle of rela-
tives and friends, no cards of invitation
having been issued. Miss Ingalls, is a
graduate of Georgetown college, being
va1edictorian of her class. Mr.. Shick is
a lawyer and graduate OF Princeton
and Harvard
The couple left for trip of a month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12

IzElAE
TABOR'S BODY
Will Lie in State at the Colorado o
Capitol

Denver. Colo. April 12-The remains
of the late postmaster. ex-senator H
A w Tabor. will lie in state at the
capitol from 2s3o until D. m tomorrow
The funeral will be held -on Friday at
the Church of the Sacred Heart. The
Colorado National Guard will act as
escort for the remains on the journey to
Calvary cemetery where the interment
will be made.
George E Ross Levin, cashier of the
First National bank and one of the
postmaster's bondsmen will act as
postmaster until Mr.. Tabor's successor
is named
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
KY; next of kin. Bessie E. EdsaT, sis
ter, Greenville,- Mich.
IANnSnAIES HOME IN tERISCO.

KY; next of kin. Bessie E. EdsaH, sis
ter, Greenville, Mich
LANDSDALE'S HOME IN FRISCO.
San Francisco. April 12-Lieut. Lans-
dale of the cruiser Philadelphia, who
is said to have been killed by Mataafa's 5
warriors, was well known here Last
summer he married Miss Ethel Smith,
daughter of Sydney Smith. a wealthy
merchant of San Francisco. Mrs.
Mrs LansdaIe is prostrated by the news
of her husbands death
CHOATE'S OPINION.
London. April 12.-The United States
ambassador. Joseph H ChOate having
read the Samoan dispatch. said to a
representative of the Associated Press:
And is German treachery hinted at?
I see nothing in this news to warrant
for q moment the suggestion that the
German government is in any way i'm
plicated Until we know more about
the local circumstances surrounding the
case. it is impossible TO express an ac-
curate opinion.
There is one thing, however, it VIII
tend to force matters and now. doubt
less, the great governments will take
up the question vigorously and instead
OF the occurrence causing delay it may
accelerate definite understanding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
New Rock Island Time Card.

A new time card will go into effect on
the Rock Island on May 4. Some radical
changes will be made in the train service
by the new schedule One of the most
important under considera ton and
which will probably be carried out. will
be the arrangement of train service be-
tween Omaha and Mcfarland. Kan. Civ
ing connection out of Omaha the night
train south. and connection to pasSen-
gers on the early morning train from the
west through to the east
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
FIRE AT VICTOR.
Truax Block Burns and a Miner
Loses His Life.

Victor, Colo. April 1.-THE Truax
block was destroyed by fire this morn
ing a miner (name unknown) who was
sleeping on the top floor, perished in
the flames The Portland hotel was
threatened and the guests were ali
aroused. The Cripple Creek fire de-
partment prepared TO come to this city
on a special train but the Victor fire.
men succeeded in subduing the flames
without assistance. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
METEOR FALLS IN RUSSIA.
Iron and Other Elements In It Esti-
mated to Be Worth Several
Million RoubIes

London April PA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from St Petersburg says
that on March u a colossal meteor fell
in the sea close to the shore at the vii
Iage of BjurbeI, Iwenty-six miles from
Helsingfors. penetrating a bed of clay
for a distance of twenty-five feet. 1t
will shortly be raised.
Savants have estimated that the iron
and other elements composing the
meteOrfte have value of some mil
lions of roubIes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
RICH COLORADO VEIN.
Discovery Reported of Pay Ore on a
Peak of the Snowy Range.

Colorado Springs. Colo. April 12.-
The Sierra Blanca Mining and Ex-
tension company, represented by David
Janknower of New York city, who re-
Gently paid s1s.5OO for ten claims on
Sierra Blanca, a peak of the Snowy
Range mountains. has opened a ten
foot vein of pay ore the Little May
claim A four-inch streak is said to
ASSAY as high as $50, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
IS PEOPLE WENT DOWN
On Board the Maria in the Med
iterranean.

Malta April 12.-The British steamer
Kfngswell. Captain Humphreys, arrived
here today and reports being in collision
with the Greek coaster Maria. in latitude
35. in the Mediterranean. off the coast OF
TripOli- The Maria was sunk. 4J persons
going down with her The KfngsWell left
Alexandra last month for EupatariO- She
WIS uniniured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
CRITICALLY ILL.
Charles Dudley Warner Has
Pneumonia at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Ap il 12-Charles Dud-
ley Warner. the we'll known author and
editor is critically i'll here. He was at
tackled by the grip which has developed
into pneumonia of the right lung While
having little fever. his respiration is
poor and pulse weak
The condition of Mr.. Warner this
morning shows some Improvement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Harrig wiII See the Emperor.

Vienna. April 12.-Emperor Francis
Joseph will receive Addison C Harris.
the new United States minister tCmOr-
row, upon which occasion the latter villa
present his credentials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Weather Indications.

Chicago. April 12--For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Thursday; southerly winds
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27
Tho w eathor.
THURSDAY TOPICS.

Telephone No. 14S has been placed in
the residence of Chester A. Fuller.
A party of young folks from the city
are planning to attend the dance at the
asylum this evening.
Mrs. Nellie Handley was operated ON
for appendicitis this morning at the Drs.
Salter sanitarium. The patient with
stood the operation very well and is get.
ting along nicely.
NJ. II. Morris has sold his Norfolk resi-
dence property to Jas. Gildea and ex-
poets to leave within couple of weeks
tor the Pacific coast, where he will en-
gage in business and make his future
home.
The delivery of hard coal now being
made is most ungentle reminder that
winter will be here in the future some
time. But let this not make you SO pes
simistic that you cannot enjoy the
glorious present
Almost an inch of rain fell ON the
earth last night and very successfully
laid the dust. The crops which have
been in want of rain are much revived,
although they have not been suffering
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27

The highest honor that can be paid a
manufacturer is to select his piano in
open competition.
That is what the makers of the
CHICKERING want.
They prefer the unbiased examina-
ton of all other makes before purchas-
ing theirs, for they know that the
Chickering, from the musicians stand
point, is the superior.
THE BEST IN THE WORLD-be.
cause the exquisite Chickerlng tone is
peculiar to this make alone, and for du-
rability they stand without rival.
The first Chickering' made in 1923, is
now on exhibition at their mammoth
factory in Boston, and has tome IN il
yet.
CHAS. II. JOHNSON,
Gen. Agt. for North Nebraska.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27

For first class mer-
chant tailoring see My
Tailor, where you will
have suits we'll made
and trimmed, which is
the main part of mer-
chant tailoring when
they are made to order.
Call on My Tailor and
have prices quoted.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27
PERSONAL.

tenry NelSon OF frehoht IN III VoWh
today.
Attorney Jas. Nichols was over from
Madison yesterday.
Herman Smith of Fremont was city
visitor yesterday,
David Best was down from Battle
Creek yesterday,
Mrs. Gaylord is planning n trip to
Harring, Kansas.
Mrs. j. c. WINNER drove up from
Stanton yesterday.
G. e. Abbot of Fremont had business
in Norfolk yesterday.
Banker A. j. Dunlevy is in the city
today from Tilden.
NJ II. Leamy was in the Sugar City
today from Plainview.
DR.. w. M. Conden was in town yes.
terday from Madison.
Geo. Frederick and son of Pierce
were city visitors yesterday.
Geo. Young of Stanton transacted
business in the city yesterday.
Superintendent G. H. Reynolds made
a trip to Humphrey this morning.
Florence Gaylord returned last night
from weeks S stay at the county capital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stringer of Winside
were visitors i'll this metropolis yesterday.
Mrs. s. X. Long leaves for Madison
this evening, to be absent several days.
Mrs. Leffert is in the city visiting at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. o. j. John.
son.
Mr.. Williams, the life insurance man,
went to Battle Creek last evening on
business.
B. J. Hoff arrived this morning from
Ellsworth, Mimi, to visit with Seth
Kethledge
Mrs l.. M. Beeler and sons, Warren
and Elmer, went to Oakdale this morn
ing to visit friends.
G. w. Box returned last evening
from a business trip through Pierce,
Wayne and Cedar counties
w. r. Harlow and family are in the
city from Tilden and will make a weeks
visit with Norfolk relatives and friends
Frank Davenport has gone to Sioux
City to meet his wife on her return from
Kansas They will arrive home this
evening.
Frank Twiss, who has been working
for Mr.. True in the Palace of Sweets
has resigned his position to accept the
clerkship in Wayne hotel.
Judge and Mrs. Isaac Powers have
been spendinga few days very quietly
and pleasantly at Sylvan Lake Hotel, in
the Black Hills. They returned to Hot
Springs, S. d., Monday evening OH their
way home.
Miss Lillian Luikart is expected home
this evening from Spirit Lake, Iowa,
where she has been visiting for about
eight weeks. Her cousin, Agnes LUX
art, will accompany her from that
place and visit here awhile.
l. j. johnson, who represents the
Deering machine company in this terri
tory, came in from a trip to South Da-
kota Yesterday. His household goods
are here and he expects his family with
in few days. They will go to house
keeping in the Rees house on Hillside
Terrace.
r. d. Reynolds is home from Ban.
croft, where he has the contract for put
ting up brick block. The work is now
completed to the roof and the masons
have been laid off until the carpenters
get this work done. He reports consid.
cradle activity in the building line in
that town.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27
Gratifying to Committee.

The following extracts are made from
letter received today by Mayor j. +.
Simpson from w. j. Stevenson, chair
man of the executive committee of Mad
ison s reception TO company F.:
1T is indeed gratifying to this COM
mittee to hear of the interest that is be-
ing taken by you and the citizens Of
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27
Notice.

Notice.
The board Of county commissioners
will meet in special session at o'clock
p. IN. August s, 1899, for the purpose of
considering bids for the construction of
a ditch on county line between Madison
and Stanton counties and transacting
any other business that may come be.
fore the board. f. 9. HEILMAN,
County Clerk
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27

Pilgrimage of Cryptic Masons.-Denver
Colorado, August G-l3. 1899.
For the above occasion the Union
Pacific has made the greatly reduced
rate of one fare, plus o. 90, for the round
trip TO Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo, from points in Kansas and Ne
braska.
Do not complete arrangements for your
trip without first asking your agent about
the magnificent train service and fast
time to Colorado via the Union Pacific,
For tickets, sleeping.car reservations
and full informationeall on
+. w. JUSEhAN, Agent.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1899-07-27

Madison.
John A. Bloomquist of the Newman
Grove State bank was in the city yes
terday
w. Il. Reed went to Denver Wednes.
day of last week to try II case involving
about S5oo,oo in mining interests.
Attorney James Nichols went over to
Crcston and Columbus Sunday on legal
business, returning Tuesday evening.
Last Saturday the news was received
here that Mrs. Charles Matter, nee Della
Hodges, Of South Dakota, had died after
n short illness.
Misses Mamie Bley and Bertha Scho.
field left for the east Saturday, the
former on a months visit with rela-
tives in Iowa, the latter to make her
home with her brother in Wisconsin.
Miss Maude Bohannon entertained a
few of her friends at her home Tuesday
evening. A most pleasant time was
had by all and it was not until the wee,
small hours of the morning that they
finally dispersed.
The mass meeting, called to make ar
rangements for the reception of the
boys of Company +, resulted in the cleo
ton Of committee to take the matter
in hand and finish all arrangements for
the demonstration, which promises to be
the grandest thing of the kind ever seen
under way and subscription list has
been circulated and contributions gene.
rousy offered. Many of the people re.
siding in towns around have signified
their desire to be present on the occasion
and the prospects indicate that the cele.
bration will far excel anything ever
given in Madison county, including all
celebrations of the Fourth ever given.
A grand banquet is to be given the boys
and their friends, at which it is expected
over 200 people will be fed, all of whom
will be treated as guests of the day TO
say the least, Madison is going to give
these soldier boys of Philippine fame
such reception as they may be proud
of receiving and such only as Madison is
proud to give her home company, which
has gained so much fame and honor for
itself and its state. Let all patriotic
people of Madison county prepare for
this event and come prepared to make
this gala day for all this region.