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The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12
Office: 900 Kansas Avenue, Topeka.
Office HOurs-O to H. S. and Evenings to $780, Sunday
morning from 10 to 1890.

an acceptance OF, our proposals. which re-
suited in the making of the treaty.
In this conclusion cOdially agree
with the following remarks of Senator
Gray, one of the commissioners, made at
the Ohio society dinner, New York, Feb
ruary %. 1899.
When after four or five weeks of
doubt and anxiety it became apparent
that these negotiations must either be
broken or and our commissioners re-
turn, without treaty at all, and that
We would be relegated to the necessity Of
taking not only the Philippines. but Cuba
and Porto Rico, by fhe ruthless hand of
conquest, or, by some concessions that
compOrted with the magnanimity and
greatness and character of this country,
treaty of peace. And therefore. we believ-
ed that it was better for this country
strong in the hour of its victories, great
IN the hour of its triumphs. that 1t should
70 a beaten and pros trate foe, exhibit
that magnanimity of which I spoke, and
take from them by voluntary cession and
purchase, so to speak, those distant ISL
andS, rather than expose ourselves in the
eyes of the world playing n role of
harbar1c conquest, and by military power
tread the path of mediaevl rapine and
warfare
The advanced position which the Unit
ed states has always maintained in its in
terr2 tional relations, its opposition to
anything like harsh or severe treatment
or fallen foe, as well as other cOgent
menI OF the twenty millions as an act die
tated from a high sense of national honor
as well as sound policy under the circum-
stances OF the CASE
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HUMOR OF THE DAY.

ct think" remarked the front row pat
ron OF burlesque shows, as ne Climbed
YES answered the, tonsoriaaII ar
News.
''This automobile driver that am rec
ommending to you used to be one of the
best known horsemen on the grand cir
9Thats all right. but does he know a
brake-handle from gasoline tankT'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Zone of the leaders of fashion in New
York is the owner of a fan that cost S1OO,-
600. Whaatt, would you do with such fan
II Should probably put on airs."-Chica-
go Tribune.
married that you told me you never
could be happy without me.
He-Yes; and I believe I also said that
Life.
The Physician-You have a coat onyour
The Colonel sincerely hope it is a
mackintosh.-Indianap Journal
It'll me- said Larry. what tn Unoit-
ed Shtates hos iver dine fer tn Oirish!'
a good dale" spoke up Dinny; shes
soide.''-Chicago News.
The bunco man has fgnIny, ways;
He takes their KS and VS.
With gentle grace and greatest E's.
Indianapolis Journal
when are you going to wind up this
campaign asked a native.
Nothing of the kind is necessary" an
swered the Filipino general. We can
without being wound up."-Wash-
ington Star.
Osmond-After all, there are but two
things, which make the society woman
truly happy.
Desmond-Vhat are they?
Doing what other society people do,
and doing what other society people have
never done. Life.
The Man and the Bore.-The Solemn
Bore:-''Have you ever reflected that there
'I haven't any now."-Indianapolis jour
nal.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

ing on divergent roads which are i'm
pasSa BILE for artillery or wagons. No
intention of occupying this country per
manently or temporarily; transporta-
ton will return by way of Rosario and
column will move direction Desmar?
ines, probably retiring on linus. Coun-
try of no strategic Importance"
General Otis disapproves Of officers
families joining them at Manila. Re
garding this question he today cabled
the department as follows:
Population Manila much ccngested.
Provision for officers families can not
be made. Those already arrived to-
gether with families enlisted men have
caused much perplexity. Would not per
NIT my own family to come under ex-
listing circumstances; nearly all officers
and men here absent from Manila on
duty; families should await more peace
full conditions"
Another message announced the ar
rival at Manila of the transport Vic
toria with 403 horses; ten died en- route
and several found to be afflicted with
glanders were shot. The Garonne sailed
from Manila on the 7th inst, and the
Anthenian on the 9Th, both for Seattle.
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sKIRMISH AT ANGELES.
Results II Wounding of Eight
American Soldiers.

Manila, Oct 12.-There was some fir
ing yesterday at Angeles, with the re-
suit that eight Americans were slightly
wounded. Artillery was used and the
enemy responded. General Macarthur
does not attach special significance to
the incident.
A small party of American was fired
upon by the Filipinos near Maraguay-
an, two of our men being wounded
COUNTRY NO GOOD
Washington, Oct ia cablegram
from General Otis to the War depart
ment confirms the press dispatches re-
garding Colonel Schwan's movement on
San Francisco de Malabon. General
Otis says:
.'Schwan succeeded yesterday in driv-
ing insurgents south with loss from
San Francisco de AIalabon. He reports
their forces disintegrated and retir-
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Howison,s Refinement.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE retirement
of Rear Admiral Henry L. Howison has
resulted in the promotion of the follow
ing named officers: Captain A. S. Bar
ker, cOmmandant of the Norfolk navy
yard, to be rear admiral: Commander
Edward P. Strong, to be captain; Lieu
tenant Commander J. B. Briggs to be
commander; Lieutenant R. 7. Mulligan
to be lieutenant commander; Lieuten-
ant JuniOr grade) J. H. ROwen, to be
lieutenant.
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TOOK ANOTHER'S LETTER.
John Brooks of Cottonwood Falls
Indicted by Leavenworth Jury

Leavenworth, Oct 12.-In the United
States court here the case against Jas.
J. McFarlane, ex-postmaster at Clyde,
charged with embezzling government
money, was continued until the April
term
The grand jury last night returned
true bills against the three negroes
Ed Fleming, Heck Robinson and Chas.
Bridges and Lille Boland upon the
government reservation. An Indictment
was also found against John Brooks, of
Cottonwood Falls, Kan, for taking
letter belonging to another from the
postoHce at that place.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

London. Oct. 12-With reference to
the announcement that Rudyard Kip
ling would speak in Brighton, Eng, in
support of the governments South Az
rican policy, Mr.. Kipling telegraphs the
Associated Press as follows: The
statement that am to speak in Brigh-
ton, is an error on the part of the news
papers. I have never intended to do
So.'
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12
BRYAN HAS NEW YORK.
David B. Hill Turned Down by the
Croker Party.

New York, Oct. 12-The state Dem
ocratic committee meeting last night
was controlled by Richard Croker and
ex-senator David B. Hill, was turned
down A Bryan resolution was adopt
ed, seconded by Croker and opposed by
Hill.
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Stop Those Ringing NOises-Deaf No
More A Remarkable Case.

Mr.. A. c. Best is one Of the leading
citizens and one of the Oldest settlers
in Eastern Kansas. He lives near Mon
rOvia, and is highly respected by all.
These are his grateful words: q have
taken treatment of Drs. Johnston &
Walsh for deafness and ringing noises
in the head. The case was a long stand
ing one. My hearing is better, my head
is clear and in every way feel the good
effects of the treatment"
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Words of Praise from Bendena. Kan.

Theodore Selb, who lives near Ben
dena, Kan, writes: q suffered from
and liver, and rheumatism. I had be-
come discouraged and thought I never
could get well, until consulted Drs.
Johnston & Walsh. Their treatment
was wonderful, in a short time I was
better in every way. I recommend them
to all.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

Il wish to express my thanks to the
manufacturers of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, for hav-
ing put on the market such a wonderful
medicine says w W. Massingin of Beau
mont, Texas. There are many thousands
of mothers whose children have been
saved from attacks of dysentery and chol-
era infantum who must also feel thankful
1t is for sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

Kate-'I'm glad you enjoyed your
holiday so much. But. Nellie, dear, how
could you go to anything SO dreadful
as a bullfight?"
Nellie-''Why, my darling, to make
up my mind never to see another
Punch.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12
Catarrh Cured.

Mr.. ". NJ. Cavan, of 1913 Rfdenbaugh
street, st. Joseph, No, was a sufferer
from catarrh and nervous debility. He
was weak, dizzy, bad breath, indiges-
tion, headaches, discharges from nose,
head dull and stopped up, mucus drop
ping in throat, weakness in kidneys,
etc. He was entirely cured by Drs.
Johnston & Walsh
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

Mr. w E Montgomery, formerly cleo
trician at the City Electric Light plant,
was a sufferer for three years, with
pain in the stomach, nervousness, back
ache, in the region of the kidneys ir-
regular bowels. bad taste in the mouth,
cough on rising in the morning, dizzi-
ness, palpitatiOn of the heart, restless
sleep, floating spots before the eyes,
frequent headaches, tired feeling in the
morning, poor memory, radiating pain
in the right side in the region of the
liver, very sallow complexion, lack Of
vigor. He treated continually with diff
ferent specialists. and received no ben
eft. After treating with Drs. Johnston
& Walsh he was entirely cured and last
moth passed the examination for the U.
S Navy with high standing. He cheer
fully recommends Drs. Johnston and
Walsh to all sufferers
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Consultation Free
at Office Or by Letter.
Patrick Francis Was Blind for a
Long Time-He Now Sees
A Happy Family and Kind
Neighbors Unite in Rejoicing.

Mr.. Patrick Francis, aged 81 years,
lives at 713 Morris street, North
Topeka, Kansas. About two years ago
he lost his sight in the right eye. Years
before the other eye had been taken
out, so he was completely blind. AL
though he spent time and money with
physicians he received no benefit until
he consulted Drs. Johnston and Walsh.
He is now employed by the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad in To-
peka, Kansas. Write to him and read
the story from himself.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

The 2O-year old son of Mr. Hartigan,
of the Rock Island. living in St. Joseph,
cured of serious eye disease. The young
man is now studying pharmacy at the
university in Lawrence. Kan.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

No names published except with con-
sent Of patients. and names in all pri-
vate cases held strictly private and con-
hdentiaI These are only few of the
many hundreds they have cured. You
can obtain as many more names as you
desire by calling at the office.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-12

REMEMBER JOHNSTON WALSH A
4'AAAN CURE o
envelope
The times., 1899-01-06
CLAIMS SHE WAS DECEIVED.
Mrs. Hoover snes for the Canceiin
ton of Contract.

ton of u Contract.
Proceedings were Instituted in the Su-
preme Court of the District yesterday By
Mrs. Mary L. Hoover against W. Preston
Williamson and Luther r. Smith for the
cancellation of certain contract, ana aiso
seeking to enjoin the defendants from pros
ecuting suit on a certain note.
1t is stated in the complaint that some
months ago Mrs. Hoover brought suit Tor
divorce against her husband. Thomas Z.
Hoover Pending the disposition of these
proceedings her husband began suit against
her claiming that certain property stand
ing In her name was purchased in trust for
their Joint interest, and he asked that
trustee be appointed to execute the trust.
AS attorney for the complainant. II is al
legged that Williamson entered his appear
ance in the case and then informed her
that her title to the property, which is val
ued at about 5000, was attacked II is
also stated that Mr.. Williamson added that
unless Mrs. Hoover would agree TO pay
him 81 900 she would lose the property,
According to the allegations. Mrs. HooS-
er protested against this. but upon Mr.
Williamson's agreeing that the $1,000
should be paid out of the alimony that she
might be awarded in her suit for divorce
she suffered her daughter to sign con-
tract and four notes of $3.50 each in favor
of Mr. Williamson.
Mrs Hoover now declares that William
son misrepresented the condition of affairs
to her as to the nature and extent of the
suits against her, and by SO doing induced
her TO sign the contract for the payment Of
the 81 900
The times., 1899-01-06

q, oyste,s--iinest in the eity-at
\ta9 ma0 the. "Aihambra." 4th and L ne.
oSSuihSu Oysters in every style. wash
Brewery Co.'S fine beers fresh from VAULTS
The times., 1899-01-06
a PETITION FOR RECEIVER.
The Capital Hallway Company Sued
in the Dist Supreme Court.

1ouEt
Suit was filed yesterday in the Supreme
Court OF the District by Littlefeld, Alvord
Co. against the Capital Railway Com
pany asking for the appointment of a re-
ceiver. The petition states that on January
5, 1899, the plaintiff obtained a judgment
against the defendant corporation for s643,
and that execution being issued on same,
was returned 'nulla bona"
The petition adds that on May /, 1897, by
deed of trust recorded June s, 1897, the
Capital Railway Company conveyed TO the
Washington Lean and Trust Company all
its property and franchise to secure the
payment of 100000 of first mortgage
bonds, and that on May TO- 1898, made
trust deed of its property TO Will
liam b. Todd and ]. Atheus
Johnson TO secure the Columbus
Machine Company in the payment of
s2700, and on August "a, 1898, made
deed of trust OF its property to John R.
Cannon and William B. Todd of all its
property to secure the payment of $50, 600;
and on the same date another trust to thu
same parties TO secure the payment of
$50, GOO
II is asked that the court appoint a
receiver empowered TO sell the property
OF the Capital Railway, real and personal.
and to apply the surplus. If any, 10 the
payment of the plaintiffs claim
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PATIENT DISAPPEARS.
| The Second Precinct Ambulance
Makes IL Useless Trim.

Henry f. Mcdonald moulder, walked
into police headquarters in an apparently
intoxicated condition about s o'clock last
pight and complained of frog in his
throat He asked to be sent TO the Provi-
dence Hospital for treatment and in order
to crafty his wish the detectives called
for the Second Precinct ambulance and
sent the man to the hospital.
Mcdonald entered the ambulance and
the driver paid little attention to him until
he reached the vicinity of the Congress
sional Library. He then looked back and
saw that the ambulance was empty. Nc
Donald had crawled out of the rear end
while the wagon was in motion. Mcdonald
gave his address as No. 1903 b Street
northeast.
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To Assist tic Pn,mnster

Maj. Herbert NJ. Lord has been ordered by the
War Department 10 report TO Mai George W
Baird, paymaster OF the United States army, and
assist that officer in the payment OF the troops
at Fort Mott, " j.; Fort Delaware. Del: Fort
Mciienry, Md. Washington Barracks District OF
Columbia; Fort Myer, Sheridan Point, and Fort
Monroe, Va Fort Washington, Md: Fort Macon
and Fort Caswell, n c., all wages due them 10
December 81 Isgs
The times., 1899-01-06
PERJURY IS CHARGED.
Two Arrests Growing Out of Re
cent Divorce Proceeding.

Detective Proctor arrested William
Brown and John T. Newsome. co,ored
yesterday afternoon on charge OF per-
jury These men. it is claimed. were W.T.
nesses for the defense in a divorce suit
brought by Mrs Rebecca Liverpool
against her husband, William Liverpool,
both colored, and 1t is said they swore
falsely.
In their evidence, it-is claimed, they
made certain statements about the COM
plainant which were not true. and she Sc
cured warrants for their arrest. TIE
men will be brought into the Police Court
this morning
The times., 1899-01-06
CAPTAINS CHANGE ABOUT.
Two Officers Receive Orders 10 Go ia
the Province of Matnnzas

Capt. George S. Cartwright, assistant
quartermaster United States Volunteers,
has been relieved from duty with the
Fourth Army Corps and will proceed to
Matanzas. Cuba, and report to Brigadier
General Sanger, commanding at that place,
for assignment for duty as quartermaster
of the Second Brigade, Second Division,
First Army Corps.
Captain Cartwright has been ordered 10
proceed at once to Tampa, Fla. and there
embark on the Plant Steamship Company's
steamer for Havana, and thence to Matan-
zas.
When he arrives at his post of duty he
will relieve Capt Walter Allen. who is in
structed TO report TO the quartermaster
general for further orders.
The times., 1899-01-06

Mr.. c. ". Reed, proprietor OF the Hotel Del
lone Omaha, one OF the finest new and modern
hotels in the West, says Of Chamberlaiu's Cough
Remedy: .'Wc have used it in family for
years with the most satisfactory result, especially
Tor our children, for colds and Group For sale
by Henry Evans. Wholesale and retail Druggists,
9Ss st. nw and Conn. and st, NV. and
lI2s Md. ave. ne.
The times., 1899-01-06

man who gave his name as James Wilson
was struck and knocked down by car No. S27. of
the Metropolitan Railway, at the corner OF New
Jersey Avenue and Street northwest about $40
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon. Motorman John
Draper was in charge of the ear, and the CON
ductor was Theodore Davis Wilson signed
statement cXoneating the mOtOrman from all
blame. and then walked TO his home.
The times., 1899-01-06

Several electric wires caused a slight blaze in
the basement OF Hahn's shoe store, at No 23S
Pennsylvania Avenue southeast, about O'Clock
last evening. No damage resulted, as the blaze
vas extinguished by the fire department before
it could gain any Roadway.
The times., 1899-01-06
CAPTAIN AusT1N,s FALL.
Physicians Fear That His Left Side
Is ParaIyzed.

Capt. NJ A Austin. of the police de-
partment, met with a serious accident at
his home, at No. 107 Fifth Street north
east, yesterday morning. He was at
tackled with vertigo and, in falling, struck
his back against heavy, hardwood bureau.
injuring himself severely. He is now con-
fined to his bed and cannot move. IL is
feared that his left side has been paralyzed.
Major Sylvester chief of police, who
has been i'll for several weeks, was on
duty at police headquarters yesterday in
view of the accident TO Captain Austin.
his return having been hastened by the
miShaD,
The times., 1899-01-06
Al the Busy Corner
At the Busy Corner
Our First RenlnantSale
Of 1899.

\TIE trade. genuine sacrifice in
every department. Most anyones dollar will bring em
triple value ss
Four DAYS have been made usefulin picking out and
marking good things for We anticipate rush
equal had This New Year Remnant Sale starts
promptly al o'clock this morning.
The times., 1899-01-06

Lynn Haven Bay. Cherrystone and York River
OYSTERS choice game, New York meats, fine fruits
etc Meals la Carte. Midday lunch. Table
d 'hote dinner. de2l-u
The times., 1899-01-06
Silk and Velvet Remnants.

o yets yilnn tbemon
known
values We black
chine
s-4sE al 4 :.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-14

beautiful
Her jet black dreamed too much She sad
oen a @ % b m m & aok NE u b fee p
fr9Wn on her lie her She replied sadly without
his
angel d came
smiled Beings, went
gee
his 5k WOW S a aI p m in pae on T6s & % e h @ m @ nhng is an
Sunday Tor
we painting she saiq in a po9ttng tom
fa That disturbs longer feel the
true said you
down brushes.
m he d @ snate4 5 and eqnS that Psrgr @ & to the R
you thin ned ike reeds such faces such
mind the clumsy sketches that children make with charcoal on
looking IN trn at o the 0 picture sS ana his VIE o
was ag m by my dear m m2He % Ma @ @ i9'sP yho nd" n fe 9
bdfber % m reTeg @ b made @ Of % look Ike them not having seen
little because don't truth
having heart
rest He first thought
both With eanes BY dnt thinking Distinguishing
nst like M eyes @ his % mind % una M % perceived things distinctly
soed two @ Rs The first @ Vas @ % Ra Pa was jealous
R eRsr he her Ha n s@g sy Bsdas % ] ogot But having taken her
many labor pous enhusiasm the
he had 6anTd her f56 @ his ] of m @ % for the ms
Of n9sn T' 5ot a % conpanion % for " his m thoigh m " " "
The second thing that BaqTe understood cti
Sfatteo % of sienna of course % Was @ great master
But stcy sbeaEng was right Christ
durlag their haRpy tm on frh We're f OF 9r @ iTd With vgs
like Matte Of eoE did not paint % beings % OF h and 69n
faithful portrait Of Jesus and his mother such
eraf eT he3 Wod W %f of such a % Dorfr % be % reeted ~
part o I foSRGE Raegq sh 3 we P feess
mq % "Rs he sdd % @g dear @ directly
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; The Virgin of the Cherries ?
@ 9 9 @ 9 G G Q Q GO G 9 G G 9 Q Q Q Q

@ duties ea You LITTLE 3 Leisure sure yog M % join m m dd ii @ VIII" 0u
.swhy?' who suked
with kisses She hgrd
cherries herself before the painter
child and PA had the serene go0d 6d
common d IN oIan ] e @ Care It was many
had worked from life His hand grew Gf IN g df real life
{aIure9 and new d5 he on ff M 6e @ the
w birds would mistaken the cherries for real @ fT and @ her m e @
hand which had the portrait OF % many gag 80
neism % Friends % whom painted did
br3Se % his a MSrf ne6 T wes % ehrsend
Yet a1ne % Ref' od VARIED master
sa9ted @ nsf draw portraits of his mother and his SON. Oh
Coo have o creatures
% t9s sSSteP d OF Re Rer Rua6sn @ a and m
posing he of ntng @ 4ey 5e Hfe e ffp f
compIeton picture her usual When 0
M eTe % comes @ m virgin with She assumed the a Of
and daaTe She kept useless She
9G seek 1f for thf his ePa feeity at
t5 h d an s{tacE fever when he
feeble ds p @ 5s as man should do
the churches read holy 692R on hig Pa did quarrel
that touched heT R lie 6os 6 % heneh enc
salvation Of hi his ima9Ftal 9{ 5e to 6o5 4
@ @ Of afecton more l9yng
began TO % e h Rnrt f9 a her husband Balfsse
ne 8 She nHed as sual Balda natudy Pretepdd
notice it. Her anger f @ time reminded
Mary when & e9rth was was the the s9 SOU t q oye ber
aidassar Pa and said Pty Ets of life or
my yourself them There were Two parts I'm my
the otReT ps did @ You & wanted i
by the grace @ @ face can dream % Of n2g f
% from it, We vi live hneefoTth his vi wife She % TPo
Whher he eoqneed 6 P b6e do not S" The picture tue % Of
the placed in & ptS Pya & e4fp ii R R
diferen from the otief r. 02fEs ,dyaI aI g t4t6no f5azz
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groes" are collectively called. number
hardly so 900.
In general the Philippine Malays re-
semble those of Indonesia. but in Luzon
there is a visible leaning toward the Chi
nese type The almond eye. rare among
the southern Malays, is distinctive fea-
ture of those of the northern islands.
The Luzonese are broadly grouped IN
two classes, according to their religion
and pursuits. Those who have accepted
the authority of the whites and the min
istrations of the Catholic church arc
called "Indos.'' and the very slow purg-
ing of the several tribes of this class is
the only promise of a common nationality.
The tribes that nave maintained their in
dependence, or submitted but impatiently
10 the Spanish yoke. and still practice
their old pagan rites, form the class of
"Infieles" {
OF the Indios the most civilized are the
Tagals. and after them come the Iloca
nos Cagayans and others of the upper
part Of the island and the Vicols, some
600 900 in number, of the southwestern
part. The pagan population. often con-
founded ny the Spaniards under the gen
eral name of Igarrotos, still form large
section of the population, both in Luzon
and MindanaO The Igarrotos, properly So
called. consist of a number of tribes who
occupy large part of the basin of the
Cagayan River. They mostly appear to
be Tagals. who still preserve their primi-
tive religion and customs Hereditary
feuds and head-hunting prevail among
them.
OF foreigners settled in the Philippines
the Europeans have never exceeded 20 :