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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
TAKING WAKE ISLAND.
Commander of the Bennington Makes
His Official Report.

Washington, March 22.-The condi-
lions under which Wake island, midway
between Honolulu and the Philippines,
was taken possession of in the name of
the United States by the commander
of the Bennington on her voyage across
the Pacific, are given in report to the
navy department by Commander TauS-
sig dated at sea two months ago. The
officer says he approached the island
with the navigator at the masthead.
steaming slowly along the southern and
eastern sides to discover signs of habi-
tation and looking in vain for an an
chorage He did not circumnavigate
the island, but seeing that the outlet
on the north was barred, not only by
a wall of coral, but also by a sand pit,
he returned to the lee of the island. A
landing was made at 1 o'clock on the
18th of January and a hagpole was
raised. Besides some pieces of wreck
age, no signs Of human occupation were
visible
On the eastern side of the island, i'm
bedded in the sand, an anchor was seen
and what appeared to be the wreck of a
lower mast was higher up the beach.
Commander Taussig describes the is
land thus:
THE island was more heavily wooded
than was shown in the chart. Patches
of grass were growing on the lagoon
side Of the western inlet and the shrub
berry afforded nesting places for the
many sea fowl. Fish were plentiful
in the lagoon, and there was a swift
current running out of the southern
was shoal, but on the north side there
was a long strip of deep blue water ex-
tending nearly its whole length. Out
side of the lagoon many sharks were
seen crowding around our boats and
around the Ships
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
ANTHONY HOPE TO MARRY.
Rumor Revievd That Evelyn Willard
Will Soon Become His Wife.

New York, March 22-The London cor
respondent of a local paper writes under
date of March s:
Again comes the rumor that Anthony
Hope and Evelyn Willard are to be mar
ried- The fascination exerted by the lead
ing woman in The Adventures of Lady
Ursula over the brilliant author of the
play has been known for some time, but
1t was reported recently that the engage
ment, If there ever had been one, was off.
Il am told on the authority of a Willard
relative, who ought to know, that month
ago Mr. Hawkins. which is Anthony
Hopes other name, received a promise
that his hearts delight would think about
his plea and let him know in about a
month whether she would marry him The
last chapter in the romance has not been
revealed yet"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
SIMPSON ON BRYAN.
The Ex-Congressman Thinks It Was
a Mistake to Score Perry Belmont

Wichita Kan. March 22.-Ex-Congress-
man Jerry Simpson said this morning;
william ]. Bryan's refusal to accept
the invitation of Perry Belmont to attend
the Jefferson day dinner in New York is
a serious mistake upon the part of MT
Bryan, an error which regret very mucn
and one which the silver leader will regret
also later Bryan did not need to re
fuse the invitation because he thought
some of the silver Democrats would roast
him for so doing. Tammany runs the
eastern Democracy and controls thousands
of votes BY antagoniZing Tammany
Bryan may lose these votes and. as he viii
need them later, I think he should nave
accepted Mr. Belmonts invitation. 1t was
an error to refuse. They may put up
another man against him
However 1 think Bryan is making a
noble fight for reform and will be chosen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
THE MILLS-ADAMS CO.
WAITING 90 YEARS.
Government Finally Allows William
Hoffman an Old Claim.

Washington, March 22.-Wickham Hoff-
man succeeded in getting claim for ST.
55S through both houses of congress.
Hoffman was secretary of legation at
St. Petersburg from May, 1877, until Sep
TENDER, 1888. Several times during tina t
period he acted as charge d'affaires, the
minister being absent This entitled him
to an addition to his salary. In 1878 a
diplomatic and consular bill was passed
by congress directing that hereafter
charges d affaires ad Interim should not
receive anything in addition to the regular
salary provided for them When Mr..
Blaine became secretary of state he urged
that Hoffman's claim be allowed. Mt.
Hoffman has been waiting for twenty
years for the amount of his claim, and in
the meantime has been living here sur
rounded by comforts and art treasures
he collected while abroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
GOV. LEEDY'S MINES.
Ex-Governor's Property Near Joplin
Shows Good Prospects.

lFTom the Joplin News.
Governor Leedy is now a familiar
parsonage on Joplin's streets. Last
evening he met a Topeka acquaintance
and in reply to an inquiry said: Yes
I'm down here digging away; you know
1 have got to make a living somehow -
During this week Governor Leedy has
leased three ten acre tracts near Carl
Johnson and Jamison tracts They
have been drilled during the past two
years and it is said that the prospect
ing shows big deposits of ore Mr.
Leedy and a number of wealthy resi-
dents of Lawrence, Kan, are said to be
interested together in the leases and
they will at once proceed to develop the
same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
RAISES TAX RATES.
All Live Stock Except Horses Valued
80 Per Cent Higher.

Cheyenne. Wyo.. March 22.-The wyo-
ming state board of equalization today
raised the valuation upon live stock for
purposes of taxation 80 per cent over last
year 5 rates Range cattle are raised from
$40 to SO per head, range sheep from 81. 70
TO - 3. and other classes of stock, except
ing horses, which are unchanged, are
raised in the same proportion.
The changes will increaS Sc the assessed
valuation of the state 81, COX, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
Big Flight of Ducks.

Lawrence, March 22.-Very large
numbers of ducks are being killed by
hunters who have established camps on
the river and near lakes in the vicinity
of Lawrence. One crowd killed sixty
five ducks yesterday and forty the day
before. and another single hunter killed
forty-five yesterday. The flight of ducks
just at present is very large.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
"CREATION" CENTENNIAL.
Haydn's Great Oratorio Is Presented
in Carnegie HALL

New York Mar 22.-The German Lieder-
kranz gave Haydns Creation in Carne-
gle hall last night. 1t is exceptional for
the Liederkranz to leave it's spacious con-
cert hall in its own building for another
locale. There WIGS a special reason for
doing so. Haydns famous oratoria had
its first public performance March p, 1879,
that last night was the exact centen-
NAL of the event. The performance
passed off finely, and the work, in spite Of
its hundred years honor, sounded as fresh
as if, in the words of one of its best
known airs, it were still with Verdure
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
a Pawnshop Law.

Springfield, Ill, March 22.-The house
has passed the senate bill for the incor-
poration of a pawners' society. The bill
limits dividends to per cent per an
mum. Pawn brokers' in Chicago have
been operating under an ordinance au-
thorizng them to collect sc per cent
per annum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22

as the Democratic and Populist candidate
for the presidency in 1900. But no more
tiltS like the Belmont affair should occur.
Bryan is our most logical man for the
nomination. By keeping his mouth shut
cratic vote. think, and then his election
is sure. This Reputation business does
not bring votes. In the end the Belmont
tilt will injure Mr.. Bryan. His action in
the affair was not that of a good politi-
cian."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
Jaegers' Last Message.

Philadelphia, March 22.-Wm Thos
Jaggers, the London messenger boy. ar
rived in this city today from Chicago
over the Pennsylvania railroad and fin
ished his errand by delivering his mes
sage from r. H. Davis to the latter's
sister. Mr.. Davis wins his wager with
one day to spare.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
CHINA'S BACKBONE
Stiffens and She Refuses Italy's
Demand.

Rome, March 22-It is understood that
the Chinese minister has informed the
Italian government that China abso-
lutely refuses the demand of Italy for
a concession at San Nun bay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22
If Christ Came to Leavenworth.

A Leavenworth man who is running
for office is named Christ, and theTimes
asks today: What has Christ ever
done for the Fourth ward but tear up
the sidewalks, and back the Nicely ring
in dirty work." A man with such a
name should be legislated out Of poll
tics.-Atchison Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22

Miss Keener's millinery opening Fri
day and Saturday at 721 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-22

$3.50 to California via Santa Fe
Route.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
$1,000 A MINUTE FOR MISSIONS.
$4,000 I'm All Raised mt IA New horN
Meeting.
(Philadelphia Press.I

NEW YORK. October ia thousand
dollars a minute for Sc minutes is a pretty
good record even for professional raiser
of money like Rev. a b. Simpson, head
of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Yet that is what Mr.. Simpson says he
accomplished at the morning meeting IN
Carnegie Hall to-day in behalf or the
alliance.
Simpson read promises of 100000, ana
one earnest and emotional person IN the
audience not having money enough WIN
him to use as an Offering, passed a Soid
watch up on the platform. ,..,..,o,,.
Mr.. simpson had worked his audience
up by alluding to the misery that stalks
abroad in this and foreign lands, one
of the evils which he said could be
leFsened, if not eradicated, oy P ronP'
and generous subscriptions, was alcohol.
While the pledge slips were being dis-
tributed, Rev. DR.. Lechuer addressed the
audience and told them that II they SUP
scribed the Lord would find me money
for them TO pay with. who Wouldnt
trust the Lord for SSOo?" he asked. a
Iittlc woman approached, the stage and
handed DR.. Lechuer roll or bils.
Il have 10 announce the receipt OF
beautiful gold watch and an envelope
full of bills" said Rev. Henry Wilson.
BY this time cards came pouring In. MT.
Wilson read off the amounts Of the con-
tributiOns. This was the first lot: Sl5,
S. g, 81, S, $25. 81. so, SO, 500.
At the mention of the first 500 there
were renewed cries of "Bless the Lord!'
Mr. Simpson here announced a sub
scription Of $50. "the balance of my bank
account" wrote the contributor,
Then came two more subscriptions Of
s. 900 each, and the promise Of an an
nuity of 5000 all Of which produced
more music and shouts of praise the
Lord"
Suddenly Mr. Wilson was seen to
pause He stood as one transfixed. Then
he hastily conferred with Mr.. Simpson,
who announced: Mr.. Wilson Is para
lived at the contribution he holds in his
hand. 1t is for 100000, and has every
appearance OF being genuine"
At the close of the morning meeting,
Mr. Simpson said he was well satisfied
al the result, as. aside from the offer OF
100000, he had collected $4,000, of which
500 was in cash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19

the announcement of her death. MISS
smith was a sincere Christian, and pos
sessed a lovely disposition. Inis Is the
third death I'm the family In four years.
The funeral will take place from 81.
patrIc,x's church this morning at 3
Mrs Sarah e. Smith died yesterday
morning at 3:45 o'clock at the home OF
her son, 4. f. Smith, No. 500 north TWEEN
with street. She was IS years of age.
The funeral will take place from Union
station church this afternoon at o'clock.
A telegram received here Tuesday night
from Mobile. Ala, announced the death
OF Mr.. william Bidgood, OF that city. Mr..
BIdpood married Miss Violet Duesberry,
a daughter of Colonel II. II. Duesberry.
who was for many years stationed In
Richmond as the purchasing agent OF the
Richmond and Danville railroad, but for
the last twelve years with the Mobile
and Ohio railroad at Mobile. Mr.. Bidgood
was in the stationery business In Mobile,
and a man of influence His wife sur
wives him.
The commitment services Of Miss Flo
renee Waller will take place to-day at
p. NJ. at Hollywood Cemetery. Friends
Of the family desiring to attend VIII as
semble al the residence Of Mrs. l.. r.
Page. SIP west Franklin, shortly before
that hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
ROBINS-BERKELEY.
Richmond Physician Married In the
Valley City.

STAUNTON, VA, October lS.-(SpeciaD
Trinity Episcopal church was crowded to-
night when Miss Evelyn Spottswood
Berkeley, daughter of the late Captain
Frank 3. Berkeley, was married to DR..
Charles Russell Robins. Of Richmond.
Richmond helped to swell the crowd, DR..
George Ben. Johnston, DR.. Christopher
Tompkins, and DR.. l.. G. Bosher coming
I'D to attend the marriage Of their friend
Mr.. w. b. Robins, the groom's father, was
also present. The chancel was decorated
with cut and growing flowers, palms, and
rubber trees. The bride, who entered the
church leaning on the arm of her bro
Their, Mr.. Edmund Berkeley, wore white
satin dress cut en- traine, witt a veil
caught up with orange blossoms. She car
ried a white kid-covered prayer-book.
Miss Iglehart, Of Annapolis was the maid
of honor, and Mr. w. b. Robins, Jr., OF
Richmond, the bridegroom's brother, was
his best man. The bridesmaids, who wore
white organdie, were Misses Jeanie Berke-
ley Nellie Gassaway Of Annapolis, Ella
Ransom, Elizabeth Atkinson, Re5ecca
Brown, and Mary Berkeley. The ushers
were Messrs. j. Walker McChesney and
Joseph Cochran; DR.. c. a. Miller, of Rich
mond DR.. d. M. Mann. Of Richmond;
DR.. Harris, of Virginia Beach; Dr. John
Davidson, of Richmond; Mr.. Robert
Berkeley, the brides brother, and Mr..
Frank L. Robins, the bridegroom's bro
Their. Many handsome presents were re-
ceived including several substantial
checks. At the brides home a sumptu-
Gus supper was served, and later DR.. ana
Mrs Robins took the night train for a
northern wedding trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
SHOT BY THEIR OWN MEN.
youlet and Chanoine Meet the Fate
They Gave I<Iobb.

PARIS, October 1S.-The Minister OF the
Colonies, NJ De Crais, has received an
official dispatch announcing that Captain
Voulet and Captain Chanoine, of the out
lawed French expedition in the Soudan,
whose members recently massacred most
Of the members Of the expedition, under
Lieutenant-Colonel Klobb, sent 70 arrest
those officers. on charges Of cruelty and
INSTRUMENTATION have been shot by their
own men.
The Colonial Office has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Lieutenant Palier,
one Of the officers of the Voulet-Chanoine
expedition, and now in command Of YOU
let's men:
Captain Voulet alone, who, with 100
trailleurs, on July 14th. marched against
Lieutenant-C Colonel Klobb. was response
BILE for the massacre. He told his COM
rades on his return what he had done,
and declared that he intended to revolt
and to form an independent State. Only
CAPTAIN Chanoine decided to accompany
him. with some natives. On July 10th the
tiraiIleurs mutined and shot Captain Cha
noine Captain Voulet fed, but on July
18th tried to rejoin the expedition, but
was shot by a sentry.
1.-THE tirailleurs then Joined the expedi-
ton in good order, and the expedition,
myself commanding. continued the mis-
sion and punished the murderers Of Cap
tain Casemejoux, whose body was re-
covered"
A commemorative service was held to-
day in honor Of ieutenant-Colonel Klobb
at the Church of St. Clotilde. Nine. Lou
bet was present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
RALEIGHS BUDGET.
The State Fair-Surprise Sprung I'm
n Suit,


RALEIGH, N. c., October 1s.-(Special)
To-day was 'Industrial-Day" at the ate
Fair. One Of the features was a pro-
cession of floats. The attendance at tho
fair was large. Every incoming" train,
regular and special, was loaded with
people. Tomorrow will be, as usual, the
great day.
The Acknowledgement of Georgia to-
day sent the Adjutant-General of this
State a request to send the following
telegram to each company Of the State
Guard
You are invited to participate in the
public parade and pageant at Atlanta,
october 26th, in honor Of Admiral Dewey.
If you accept the invitation telegraph Adj
jutant-General Byrd, at Atlanta, for par
ticulars."
1t will be remembered that last spring
secured a verdict for $4,000 damages
against the Seaboard Airline railway
for the alleged burning of its ice factory
here five years ago by sparks from a
passing engine. The case now comes
up before the Supreme Court, and to-day
the railway sprang great surprise. 1t
turns out that after the trial of tina case
the railway employed a Richmond detec-
tive, Dennis Rowe. The latter testiiies
that Charles Locldear who was the fire.
man at the factory, toll him that John
Branch burned the factory, and that he
Hccklear) had beer paid for his services
as a Witness. Rowe character IS sup
ported by affidavits filed by John w. Cot
ter Rev. Castor II. Battle, DR.. G. +.
Killibrew, Thomas III. Battle, and other
prominent gentlemen of Edgecombe coun-
~. There is also an affidavit by George
Branch that he went with his brother,
John Branch, upstairs in the factory, and
that John set fire 10 it, using paper and
kerosene. There are other afiidavits sup
porting the foregoing. 1t Is shown that
John Branch is dead, and that the suit
was not brought until after his death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
NORTH STATE C0NFEDERATEs.
Their Annual Meeting Mt Raleigh
Election of Officers.

RALEIGH, NJ c., October 1S.-(Special)
The Confederate veterans annual meet
ing tonight was the largest ever held.
Julian S. Carr was reelected president,
John 4. Ramsay vice-president, and
Claude b. benson secretary.
A resolution Of sympathy with General
w. w. Kirkland, now here, in his re-
cent illness, was adopted.
II was reported that Mrs. "Stonewalp
Jackson was in needy condition, and ar
rangements were made to aid her.
Judge Walter Clark was thanked for
completing the records of the North
Carolina regiments after five years work,
and they were ordered TO be printed
January LIST.
A report showed that the amount re-
uuired to erect q memorial SHAFT in Win
chester Cemetery had been raised, and
that the monument would be completed
next month.
The movement of l. o. b. Branch
Camp, of Raleigh, TO erect a monument
TO the women of the Confederacy was
endorsed, and all camps will be asked 10
cooperate.
Preliminary steps were taken for a
great reunion next year, either in the
Sumner, to continue three days or here
next October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
Moving Troops and Supplies.

The Chesapeake and Ohio has been
hauling a great deal of army supplies
westward during the past lew weeks:
The oonsignments consist largely Oh
mules. The destination of everything is
San Francisco.
on Tuesday OF this week the Forty
sixth United States Volunteer Infantry,
which had been rendezvoused at North
Ctesapeake and Ohio en- route TO San
Francisco and the Philippines. The regi-
ment was carried in a train running IN
four sections, three of which were MADE
up of tourist cars, and averaged sixteen
coaches TO the train. Another section
Carried the equipment Of the regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
Good week Mt the Bijou.

Large audiences nave been entertained
at the Bijou this week, by most inter,
esting and pleasing programme Of novel
and comical features.
The vitagraph pictures of the Dewey
celebration are very interesting, and the
exhibition has been heartily applauded.
James j. Morton, assisted by Miss Marie
Richmond has been very successful in
making laughter in a most eccentric per-
Torrance. Pretty little Miss Mona VIM
ter, the cleverest child performer yet
seen here, with the assistance OF her
talented father, Banks Winter makes
the hit of the bill. Leland and Conway,
the merry monopedes," and other fea-
lures Of the bill, all please.
The regular Thursday matinee Will be
given this afternoon, and the usual per-
formances the balance Of the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
Foley--Apperson,

WOODSTOCK. October lS-(SpeciaL)-
DR.. ID. o. Foley a prominent physician,
and Miss Bette o. Apperson, both of
Mt Jackson, in this county. We're quietly
married this morning at o'clock at the
man, in that place. Rev T.. L. Folk, of
the Lutheran church. officiating. The
bride was dressed in a gown OF dark
brown cloth, tailor-made, with gloves and
hat TO match. and the bridegroom was
attired In conventional black.
Mr.. j. w. Foley. of Berryville, Va,
a brother Of the bridegroom was best
man, and Miss Regina Jones. OF Mt.
Jackson. was maid OF honor.
The couple took tho early train for
Berryville. Alexandria. and Washington,
after which they will return 10 Mt. Jack
son. where the bridegroom has an exteh-
sive practice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
Death of John Dull.

John c. Dull, whose death at the Re-
treat for the Sick late Tuesday night was
announced i'm the Dispatch, had long been
a native of Maryland, and had travelled
all over the country but had probably
spent more time in this city than any
where else. AT the time OF his death ne
was proprietor of the New York Bu1et,
on north seventh street. His wife died
some years ago, and his only near rela-
tive now living is sister in New Hamp-
shire. She has been communicated with
by telegraph, and has directed Under
taker Bennett to hold the remains sub
iect to further orders. Deceased was 10
Vears of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, October 1S.-(Spe-
cial AT $3.50 o'clock this evening a pref
ty wedding was solemnized at historic old
Christ church. The contracting parties
were Miss Mary Eliza French, daughter
OF Mr.. George Smoot French, and Mr..
Clarence Randolph Howard. The church
was beautifully decorated with palms and
ferns. The bride entered the church lean
ing on the arm of her father, and her
sister, Miss Eleanor French, acted as
maid Of honor. Mr.. Powell Minnigerode
acted as best man. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Bergman Green, the
pastor, assisted by Rev. Robert Patton,
of Roanoke. Va. The wedding march was
rendered by Mrs. Charles G. Lennon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19

mama she encountered typhoon, which
smashed all the telegraphic conmunica-
ton between the engfne-room ana
bridges, and destroyed some OF the posts.
The storm continued unabeted All day
and night.
Fears are expressed by officers for the
transport steamer Senator. carrying
home the Fifty-frst Iowa Regiment. She
left yokohama for San Francisco eight
hours before the Empress, and having
immense upperworks, would fare badly
in q gale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-19
A FrightfuI Accident.

LEXINGTON, VA, October 1s-(Spe-
cial. )--George Mccormick. aged about p
years, met with a terrible accident while
baling hay. He was with Charles David
sons machine. at work on the farm of
Mr.. Adam Bare. about two miles from
Lexington. and while he was climbing
down from the NOW the ladder broke
and he was precipltated backward 70 tho
baler. where his left arm caught in the
heavy cogwhee.s and was drawn in.
throwing the man around like a whisp
of hay. The forearm, which was hang
ing by q piece OF skin, was cut of by
Davidson with a pocket-knife. and later
nf- the shnllIdor.