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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
TO COME OUT OF CUBA.
All Volunteers to Be Withdrawn by
Nav /.

Washington, March 13.-It has been
determined to withdraw all the volun-
teer troops from Cuba with all possible
dispatch, orders to this effect having
been issued by the secretary of war.
There are two reasons for this decision,
one being the reorganization of the
army, and the other because of the I'M
sanitary conditions which will exist in
Cuba at the beginning of the rainy sea-
son.
1t is expected to have all the volun-
teers out of the island within month
and certainly by May 1. There are now
about % 900 volunteers and when these
are withdrawn regulars will not be sent
to relieve them at once, as the president
wishes to garrison Cuba with as small
a number of troops as possible on ac-
count of the health conditions.
The regulars who have no congress
men and senators to champion their
cause will have to remain in Cuba I'M
til the organization of a stable govern
ment.
This movement will begin at once and
all the volunteers will be returned as
soon as transports can be supplied.
When the troops reach this country
they will be mustered out at the port
at which they arrive, and given two
months extra pay, together with their
fare home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
PARIS FAIR MENACE.
Strike Trouble May Stop the Great
Exposition.

London. March 13.-AIthough it has
been kept quiet the exposition Of 1900
is again menaced by a serious strike.
The consequences of such a disaster can
not be estimated and might prevent the
great fair.
The government appropriated money
to carry the fair, hoping to aid work
ing people, but the exposition managers
formed syndicates and sublet the con-
tracts. The result was wages were cut
to a pittance The house of deputies
has just censured the managers and de-
manded that they obey the government.
Exhibitors from America to the Orient
are complaining bitterly of lack of bus
mess methods of the managers. The
women of France are indignant, too,
because though they have collected
81 OOO, 900, the mana gers have not reach
ed a decision as to whether there can
be a Woman'S building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
SENTENCE OF JOHN BELL.
Will Probably Get Ten Years For
Killing Byron Cushman.

Yates Center. Kan, March 13-John
Bell, the 1S-year-old son of prominent
and wealthy parents of Chanute, who
was convicted of mansIaughter here
last week, will probably receive a sem
tence of ten years in the penitentiary.
Last Fourth of July Bell went from
Chanute to Humboldt to attend the Gel
ebration and in the course of the day
quarreled with Byron Cushman,a paint
er of that town. AT IL o'clock at night
the two met exchanged epithets and
Bell drew a revolver and shot Cushman,
killing him almost instantly.
Bell was arrested, charged with muir
der.-Application for bail was granted by
appellate court, his relatives furnishing
a forfeit of $4,000 in gold. Bells father
worried over the matter until he died
an December, but his mother took up
the fight and employed the best counsel
obtainable, including State Senator Far
reilly of Neosho county, State Senator
Lamb of Woodson, G. A. Cox of Cha
mute and w. A. Coughill of Humboldt.
The plea was self-defense. The plead
ings occupied ten hours and attracted
ed large crowds. The youthful convict
is now in Jail awaiting sentence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
BIG IRON COMBINE.
Thirty-f1ve Mills of the South Said to
Be in 1t,

Atlanta, Ga, March ia dispatch
from Birmingham says that thirty-five
of the big iron mills is what is known
the Birmingham district have COM
bined and have been taken into a syndi-
cate that will in the near future be OPP
Grated under a corporate management
with offices in Wall street.
This announcement might have a de-
pressing effect on the Birmingham dis
trict were it not for the fact that the
southern rolling mills get iron and coal
cheaper than the northern and eastern
mills, can produce the same output
cheaper than the mills of the north and
east and are in the section which has
a monopoly on the export trade.
Under these circumstances the theory
is that the southern mills will be OPP
Grated continually and that their out
put will be especially directed to export
channels, while the northern and east
ern mills will cater only to the domes
tic trade.
Similar syndicated movements with
reference to steel and pipe manufacture
have already been formed or are in
process of formation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
TROLLEY FOR LONDON.
Tom 7. johnson Said to Have Com
pleted His Plans for Building It

Detroit, March 13.-Tom L. Johnson,
who lately disposed of his Brooklyn
street railway interests, is not going to
retire from the business. 1t has been
learned that he has made arrangements
to invade London, England, and it is
understood that his plans for building
an electric street railway system there
have been completed. Al Johnson, who
recently spent some time in London,
has. it is stated, worked out all the
preliminary details, and construction on
the proposed lines will shortly begin.
William L. Johnson has broken up his
home here and will sail for London
shortly. He will superintend part of
the construction, and, it is understood,
will take some experts along with him.
Johnsons have embarked in during their
successful career in street railway
building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
CORNELL'S GIFT.
Plans For the New Medical College
Show a Cost of 100000.

Washington, March 19.-The final
drawings and specifications for the new
medical college building, representing
the gift of Col. Oliver H. Payne to Cor
nell university, were filed at the depart
ment of buildings today. They call for
a handsome stone structure of five
stories and basement, with Indiana lime
stone facade, which when complete will
occupy the entire front on the west side
of First avenue, between Twenty-sev-
enth and Twenty-eighth STREETS.
A complete freezing or refrigerating
plant will occupy the basement. The
first and second stories will be taken
up by the main lecture amphitheaters.
On the third and fourth floors will be
located the anatomy and physiology de-
partments, while the fifth floor will be
arranged for operations, dissections, and
demonstrations.
The architects estimate the cost at
$500 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
INCENDIARIES
Terrorizing Ashley, a Suburb
of Wilkesbarre, Pa.
They Set Fire to a Club House
Causing Loss
OF 10000 DOLLARS.
A Large Public School Building
Fired Today
And Totally DESTROYED, Turning
IF 10000 DOLLARS.
And Totally Destroyed, Turning
Out IL Teachers.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 13.-The peo-
pie residing in the town of Ashley,
suburb of Wilkesbarre, are terror
stricken over the work of a gang OF
incendiaries. On Saturday they set fire
to a club property, causing a loss of
$40, 900 and early this morning they fired
the large public school building. The
building was entirely destroyed togeth-
er with two dwellings,. Loss $4,000; in
surance $4,000. Eleven teachers were
employed in the building and 600 child
rem are without school mmodations.
A mass meeting of citizens has been
called to take action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
MORE POSTOFFICE ROOM.
Chicago to Have an Annex at a Cost
of $4,000.

Washington, March 13-The supervis-
ing architect of the treasury is about
to advertise for bids for the annex to
the temporary postoffice at Chicago
Congress authorized an additional ap-
preparation of $4,000, which makes the
total amount for that work $35, 900.
No changes will be made in the plans
but the department officials will be dis
appointed if the bids are higher than
the old ones. While $35, 900 is now avail
able for this work, it is hoped the con-
tractors will bid lower than they did
before-the highest bid being $27, 000
The department officials are not MAX
ing any threat, but have said in ad-
vance that if the bids are higher than
$27 900 they will be rejected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13

say it is of a scandalous nature There
appears to be little doubt, however, that
the assmbIey will pass the vote re-
quired.
The proceedings have been kept Sc
cret and rigid are the measures taken
to prevent publicity.
The foregoing information comes
from General Carlos Garcia, son of the
late Calixto Garcia. He is ex-oficial,
member of the assembly, and is one of
the minority who protests against the
transaction He authorizes the use of
his name in making the facts pubhc.The
minority has agreed now that the mat
ter has reached the present stage to
submit no longer to the enforced secre-
cy, but intends to put the matter be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13

to pledge the Cuban revenues for the
payment in 20 years with interest from
wear to wear and a commission of per
cent on the original loan to the negotia-
tors of the present transaction.
The consent and approval of the Uni
ted States to this alienation of the is
lands revenues is not required by lend
ers. All that is isked is the passing by
the assembly of a formal resolution
guaranteeing repayment according to
the terms above stated. The assembly
has wrangled for more than week
over the proposition. While majority
is in favor of accepting. there is a strong
minority, who have behind them the in
f1uence of Gomez This action protests
vigorously against the proposal. They
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
ALTGELD MAY RETIRE.
Campaign Work Brings on Illness of
g Serious Character.

Chicago, March 13.-John P. Altgeld
may be compelled to refrain from active
participation in the mayoral campaign
as a result of i'll health If he yields to
the advice of his friends he will with
draw If not his physical collapse is
predicted
Since the night of his speech at the
Peoples Institute he has shown unmis-
taxable signs of a relapse.
Within the past week his decline in
health has been apparent, and those of
his friends who know his real condition
candidly admit that if he persists in &C
tive participation in a political campaign
the fate of Henry George may be shown
by sudden collapse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
A PRINCE SNOWBALLED.
Popular Demonstration Against
Gustaf of Norway.

Christiania, Norway, March 13.-There
was a popular demonstration here last
evening against Crown Prince Gustaf.
duke of Wormland, who was recently
appointed regent on account of illness
of his father, King Oscar II. The prince
was returning from the military club,
when he met a crowd of people who
hoOted him, Kissed him and pelted him
with snOwballs. The crowd was dis
persed by the police and several arrests
were made. The Norwegian papers con-
denim the demonstration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
THE MILLS-ADAMS CO.
Monday, March 18th.
The Busy
Silk
Department

Keeps pace with the other
departments in this busy store.
Large assortment, low prices,
and prompt attention, is what
does it. We are making a
special display of many hand
some Novelties, and shall be
glad to have you call at the
Department, even if you have
no Silk to buy now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
COLLEGE GIRLS CRIPPLES.
Were Vaccinated on the Leg and Now
Compelled to Use Clutches.

Omaha, March 13.-There are 1913
young ladies from various parts of the
west in attendance at Omaha's aristo-
cratic seminary for young women,
Brownen hall, and lis of the students
are at present walking on crutches. In
fact, for the present, the seminary is a
walking hospital, and two wagonloads
of crutches have been sent there with
in the past few days.
The trouble is the result of an ex-
pertinent the young ladies INDUCED in
with reference to being vaccinated.
After long elaboration, they selected
the right leg, and are for the time being
cripples.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13

Mill Ends Of Irish Bleached
Satin Damask, in lengths of 2, q,
and 3 yds; price CSC, instead 79c:
1 case soft-fnish 36-in. Bleached
Muslins, in lengths of 10 to 20 yds;
price 54c-a bargain for you.
1 bale 36-in. heavy Brown Sheet
ing, in short lengths price &c,
value Gle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Why Griffin Was Sold.

New York March 13-Mike Griffin,
who refused to sign with the Brooklyn
baseball club for less than So 500, has
been released to Cleveland for 81, 900.
He has been asked to report to Presi-
dent Robson on Monday. Griffin was
secured last December to manage and
was fixed at So, 500, but when Hanlon
took charge his salary was cut to 81. 800
Griffin has refused to accept this
amount and was placed ON the market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Decline in Whisky Sales.

Louisville, March 13.-There has been
a great decrease in sales of whisky
in the past two weeks, holders expect
prices to advance further and are keep
ing off for larger profits. Investigation
has also revealed the fact that there
are so distillerieS in Kentucky not in
the combine. The most of these are
small however and the combine is buy
ing them up steadily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
10000 YOUNG MEN
Anxious to Serve Their Country as
Second Lieutenants.

Washington. March 13.-Nearly 10000
applications for commissions as second
lieutenant in the army have already
been received, and they continue to
come in despite the fact that the list of
1o1 appointees is ready for the presi-
dents approval. All of the young men
selected will be examined by boards or
dered to convene in the principal cities.
The requirements will not be severe,
and the president is privileged to waive
the defects of those who fail to attain
the minimum percentage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
HANNA'S OFFER TO CUBA.
A Twelve Million Dollar Loan with
Commission and Interest.

Havana March 13--The loan of IL
million dollars offered the Cuban as
sembIy for the payment of the army
and now discussed in secret session, has
been proposed by an influential group
of American CAPITALISTS. At the head
of the group are said to be Mark Hanna
and a Mr. Hukle. The proposition first
came through Senior Quesada, and was
put before the leaders Of the assembly
on his visit here with Mr.. Porter. In re-
turn of this loan the assembly is asked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
MarseilleS Quilts.

These are seconds. We had
a most successful sale on them
two weeks ago at $1.79 and 1926
each. Now, to make quick sell
ing Of what is left, the prices
will be $l.4S and $l.68, instead
of 81. 70 and 1925.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Tower Goes to His New Post.

Washington, March 13.-The state de-
partment has been informed that Am
bassador Tower, formerly minister to
Austria, will leave Vienna tomorrow
CTuesday) and will arrive at ST. Peters,
burg in time to assume his new duties
on Thursday. Minister Tower was pro-
NOTED to fill the position vacated by Mr.
Hitchcock, the present secretary of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Kline Was From Kansas City.

The records in the adjutant generals
office show that James W. Kline, the
private of the Twentieth Kansas who
was killed at Manila today, was among
those recruited under the second call to
fill the quote of the Twentieth. His
home is given as Kansas City, Kansas
but no further information concerning
him is given.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
ROADS PROHIBIT FUNERAL
Vehicles Abandoned at Columbia and
the Coffin Carried to the Grave
on Mems Shoulders

Columbia, Mo, March 1.-two men
plOdded slowly through the mud of
road leading out of Columbia today
bearing a coffin on their shoulders. They
were B. jenkins and David Nichols who
were taking the coffin to Englewood, a
little village southeast of Columbia
Last night their friend, Hiram s
Smith of Englewood died, and as the
road to Columbia was in such condi-
ton that no vehicles could pass over
it, the casket was carried by his friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13

fore the public at once A formal no
tification will probably be given
The majority of the assembly has de-
termined to get rid of Gomez. A motion
to relieve him of his command will be
made and it seems probable to pass.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
UphoIds Bicycle License.

Terre Haute. Ind, March 13-Judge
P1ety upheld the city ordinance impos-
ing a license fee on vehicles, including
bicycles. 1t is the first decision In the
state since the law Of 1897 went into
effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
"AmeriCan
Queen
BLACK SILKS,
Our own special make, made
for us.

RELIABILITY is THE CHARACTER
ISTIC OF OUR BLACK SILKS. Silks
that we know about and can gua-
rantee. Black Peas d'SoL Black
Satin DucheSse, Black Figured 7 af-
fetas, and many other stylish kinds.
Peau d'Soi and Satin Duchesse take
the lead for style and durability
each piece bearing our name and
our guarantee for good wear. We
want You to compare these Silks
with similar goods sold elsewhere
at same prices $500, SIPS, $50,
$t.75, and $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Silk for Waists.

WE MAKE A SPECIALITY of Waist
Silks, and are showing many rare
and beautiful styles. We can show
you more styles than you'll have
the patience to look at, and we can
suit you IN quality and price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
IaCeS.

The hundreds of bolts of Valen-
ciennes to be displayed on our
center tables this week will surely
melt away with prices we have
made on them. Four large assort-
ments, to be sold by the dozen
yards only,
Prices 20, rs, IS and 4oc
per dozen yards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Kid Gloves.

Valtaire is the name Of those
new 3-clasp novelties that came Sat-
urday. On sale at $E.25 pair.
Mems Kid Gloves.
$500 quality 2-clasp Pique real
kid, shades of red, tan and brown,
SIPS pair.
$500 quality 2-clasp grey suede
kid gloves, $I.25 pair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Art Lines.
Two novelties at this counter
They may interest you.

First, the vacation book, with linen
cover to be embroidered. This book
contains pages wherein you record
the incidents of your summer vaca-
ton.
Second, the Baby book. You reg
lister on special pages the birth,
christening and history of baby for
first year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Notions.

10 Lots of good staple notions
Just opened up. We bought them
cheaply, and will give our custo-
mers the benefit.
Nickle-plated safety pins, 3 diff
ferent sizes, a card, sc.
Hair pin cabinets, sc.
Large she'll hair pins, usual price
SC, for sc.
White tape, roll, &c.
Black pins, a box, &c.
Red covered pin cushions, 2
shapes, choice for Ioc.
Good white or black elastic one
half and three-fourths inch, per
yard sc.
Hand bags, each, 25c.
Pompadour combs, I5c.
Lava Soap, cake, &c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13
Children'S Jackets.

Price cutting sale of New
Spring Jackets for children. Buy
ing here and buying there, and
putting all the bills together, we
have too many Children Jackets
yes, entirely too many. We can't
send them back, because they were
made to our order. So, we begin
this week to reduce the quantity
by cutting the prices. You'll find
them in seven lots:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-13

Lot No. I-S1.OO instead Of S1.25
Lot No. 2-sl.95 instead OF 1925
Lot No. $50. 30 instead Of S2.75
Lot No. $500 instead Of $3.50
Lot No. 5-S3.25 instead Of 1915
Lot No. 6-S4.25 instead OF $500
Lot No. 7-S4.9S instead Of $500
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-09
To Test the Wonderful Merits Of the Great Modern
Discovery, SWamp-Root, Every Cali Reader
May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

DIR. Kilmer, the eminent physician
and specialist has attained a far famed
reputation through the discovery and
marvellous success of SWamp-ROOt in
purifying the blood, and thereby curing
chronic and dangerous diseases. caused
by sick kidneys. of which some of the
symptoms are given below.
Pain or dull ache in back or head,
Theumatism neuralgia, nervousness,
dizziness, irregular heart, sleeplessness,
sallow complexion. dropsy irritability,
loss of ambition, obliged t pass water
often during the day, and to get up
many times at night and all forms of
kidney, bladder and uric acid troubles.
Swamp-ROOt is sold by all dealers, in
fiftycent or One-dollaT bottles. Make a
note of the name SWAMP ROOT, DR..
kilmer S Svamp-RoOt and remember
it is prepared only by DIR. Kilmer &, Co,
Binghamton. n. Y.
To prove the wonderful merits Of his
great discovery he now offers to every
reader of this paper a prepaid free
sample bottle of SWamp-ROot, which
he will send to any address, free by
mail.
book about Health, Diet and Dis
ease as Related to your Kidneys and
giving some Of the thousands upon
thousands of testimonial letters re-
ceived from the sufferers cured, also
sent free with the sample bottle.
The great discovery, Swamp Root. is
so remarkably successful that our read
ers are advised to write for a sample
bottle and to kindly mention the San
Francisco Daily Call when sending
their addresses to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
BinghamtOn, n. Y
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-09
ARE CLAMOR|NG
STURD|LY FOR
THEIR MONEY
Contractors in a Peck
of Trouble.
THEY BLAME CHARLES BES0RT
ARCHITECTS REFUSE TO 30 K''
HIS HEATING PLANT
His Company sublet Their Mission
High School Contract to Local
Tradesmen, Who Are Now
Demanding Their Pay.
THEY BLAME CHARLES BESORT
ARCHITECTS REFUSE TO 30 X"
HIS HEATING PLANT

The Board of Education and Auditor
Wells are having a heap of trouble over
the payment of the bills of certain con-
tractors who supplied the heating and
ventilating plant of the new Mission High
School. The Peck Williamson Ventilat ting
Company was awarded the contract to
equip the new high school with proper
ventilating and heating facilities, but it
seems that after the work was completed
Architects Havens and Topke refused to
pass the job for the reason that it was
wholly unsatisfactory" The companys
agent, Charles Besort, is said to be re-
sponsible for the quality of the work and
there is score of local sub-cOntra ctOrs
who cannot get their money who shy at
the mention Of Besorts name. The VEN
tilating company was the main con-
tractor, but it in turn made contracts
with several local tradesmen. such as
metal roOfers, plumbers, painters, etc.
for the performance of such work on the
ventilatng and heating plant being
placed in the school as came within their
special line.
When the plant was finally installed in
the building Besort called the attention
Of the architects to the work and they
went through the usual formality of test
ing the plant. The heaters failed to heat
the rooms to the stipulated temperature,
the ventilators did not work properly and
in short Architects Havens and Topke
flatlY refused to sign BeSort's demand for
the final payment unless he placed the
plant in proper working order and finish
ed it in compliance with the plans and
specifications.
This placed the sub-contractors in an
unfortunate position, they have been
unable to get their money. The company
has not as yet evinCed any desire to set
tie with the sub-contractors and merry
row is in progress.
The sub-contractors. all of whom are
reputabl business men. have served both
the Board of Education and the Auditor
with notices apprising them of the situ-
alton and requesting them not to pay
Peck Williamson & Co. a cent until their
claims are first. settled.