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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
A MISSION OF PEACE.
Four Men Under Episcopal Direction
Leave For Manila Mission
ary Labors

New York, April 17.-Four men start
ed from this city for Manila last night
by way OF San Francisco in the interest
of missionary effort under Protestant
Episcopal direction. One of these men
was ]. H. Peyton, a 1ayman and a res
ident of West Virginia, who goes to the
Philippines under the personal commits
sion of the bishop of Albany and will
make Investigations concerning OPEN
ings for religious effort.
The other three men go under the
commission of Bishop Satterlee of
Washington. They are the Rev. Hugh
Nethercott. late of Kingston, Jamaica,
and once acting chaplain in the Brit
ish service; the Rev. James L. Smiley
of Washington and w. H. ]. Wilson of
Bristol, Pa, a layman. They will work
among the soldiers and are provided
with transportation on a government
vessel from San Francisco.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
JOINTS CLOSED.
Mayor Drew Says They Will Be
Kept Closed.

Practically all the joints in Topeka
have closed their doors and are not
open to their regular patrons.
There are a few still doing business
but in nearly all when the early morn
ing tipplers went in for their usual eye
opener they were informed that stuff
is off,
Up and down Kansas avenue this
morning the bars were empty and the
beer pumps idle. The proprietors stood
in the doorwayS and when some one
would start for the bar they would be
informed that the place was closed.
The jointists say they received orders
last night from the police to close up
and stay closed.
Chief Ramsey says he issued no or
ders for the joints to be closed and
that it was a surprise to him this morn
ing to hear that they were all closed.
Il have nothing to say" said Chief
Ramsey this morning, except that
understand that all these places have
closed. That is all have to announce"
Mayor Drew, when asked about the
joints closing said: Il am very glad
to hear that they have closed. shall
try to have all laws and ordinances en-
forced and have instructed the chief of
police to that end.
Did you issue orders for the joints to
be closed ?'' was asked.
Il issued no orders whatever. My or
ders at the start were to close and keep
closed all the joints in town.
At Bob KneiSler'S Milwaukee reStau-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
ON TO DODGE CITY.
Story From Wichita in Reference to
the Wichita & Western and
Rock Island

Wichita, April 17.--President Ripley of
the Santa F'e railway system is to be in
Wichita this week, when a proposition to
extend the Wichita and Western at Pratt
to connect with the Rock Island and make
a through from Wichita to Dodge
City will be considered.
1t comes from good authority that Santa
Fe officials contemplate building the line
at Pratt to connect with the Rock Island
and run Wichita trains to Dodge city.
There is only one thing that seems prob
able now to prevent the move. The Santa
Fe would be out very little expense in
building the extension, for it would take
only about half a mile of new track at
Pratt to form a junction with the Rock
Island. But the chances are that no terms
could be made with the Rock. Island to
permit the Santa F'e to do any local busi-
ness west of Pratt. After leaving Pratt,
going west, and before reaching it coming
east. no freight nor passenger business
could be done, but it would give through
trains. from Wichita to the Santa Fe main
line at Dodge City and make direct con-
nection for Colorado and the west. 1t is
probable also. that, the Santa Fe would
send some of its big through trains by
this road, it would quite a good
deal of time which is now lost in having
the trains make the run around the Ar
kansas river bend.
President Ripley is going on to Okla
homa, where the Santa Fe expects to do a
great deal of building if the present crop
year turns out to be anything like last
year was.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
JAPAN WANTS MONEY.
Prepares to Float Loan in America
and ENGLAND.

London, April 1.-THE Japanese gov
ernment has opened negotiations in this
city for a loan of $50, OOO part of
which is to be placed in the United
States, and at interest of per cent.
1t is no secret that Japan is hard
pressed for money. The budget deficit
is considerable, and, of the large war
indemnity, less than $25, 900, 900 remains,
which is already ear-marked to meet
obligations of much larger volume here
in Europe. There is but little chance
of Japan obtaining the money which
she needs at the price which she is pre-
pared to pay. The last loan. which she
issued a few years ago, bore per cent
interest, and since then the finances of
the Japanese treasury, instead of i'm
proving, have gone from bad to worse,
while the national credit has declined to
an alarming extent. The new loan,
therefore, which the Japanese govern
ment asks for can only be obtained on
terms more onerous than those of the
last 3 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
THEY FEAR TREACHERY.
Filipino Junta at Singapore Describes
American Proclamations as Vague
and Unsatisfactory.

Singapore, April 1.-THE latest news
received by the local Filipino junta from
Manila describes the proclamation of
the United States Philippine commits
sioners as vague and unsatisfactory"
The FilIpinOS are represented as repu-
dating it, because their experience is
that American actions belle American
promises and because the proclama-
tion contains no tangible guarantees of
self-government that the islands will
not be exploited by the syndicateS, ad-
venturers and carpet baggers."
The proclamation of Maj. Gen. Otis,
according to this junta dispatch, is con-
sidered equally injudicious' and it is
asserted that no faith can be repOsed
in Gen. Otis or Col Denby.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
SHELTERS CLOSE
For Inventory Before Going Into the
Trust

Denver, April 17.-As preliminary to
the absorption of the plants of the Globe
Smelling and Refining company and the
Omaha & Grant Smelling company by the
American Smelling and Refining company,
each corporation will be engaged for a
brief time in taking stock. The first to
take stock is the Globe company. The fur
mace fires have to be drawn to rake out
the accumulations of the furnaces. An
official of the Globe said that there was
no intention of closing. the smelter. THE
furnaces are rapidly being cleared and the
roasters are running again and in a day
so all will be running. Every man pre-
again by next Friday al the latest"
This official said that the old scale of
wages will be paid by the trust. but that
the men will not receive. as much for eight
hours work as they have been getting
for ten or twelve. The constitutiCnalitY
of the S-hour law may be tested.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17

rant, between Fourth and Fifth streets,
on Kansas avenue, the bar was running
usual The only change was that
instead of asking for beer the patrons
haiP' which Mr.. Kneisler explained was
a harmless beverage with a yellow
foam and that physicians prescribed it
for all manner of diseases.
At Frank Bates Royal billiard hall
at SO Kansas avenue, the room where
the bar is was locked but if a member
of the fraternity wandered in the door
was quickly unlocked and anything
from a beer to a gin fizz could be had.
Nineteen other places where liquor
has been sold with little or no reStric-
tion have been closed and no liquor is
being served to any one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
A SECRET MARRIAGE.
Leila olyve Neame Becomes the Wife
of Riding Master

New York. April 17.-Leila Olyve Neame
nee Henriques, who gained notoriety
Ihrough her friendship for Biff Ellison,
became the wife week ago last Mon
day OF J. Staunton Elliott. a horse dealer
ana riding master The marriage was
City - -
This is Mrs. ElHott's second marriage
On a voyage to England in 1889 she met
Douglas j. Neame of Kent. England.
Ihey We're married on September so, 1889
Ineir married life was unhappy and Mrs
Neame secured d divorce, with 81 coo a
Bin Ellison was devoted to her She
tired OF his attentions and he threatened
her Henriques, the father. appealed to
Superintendent Byrnes for protection
One June night in 1898 Ellison met
Henriques and assaulted him For this
assault Ellison was sent to Sing Sing for,
five years He is now living quietly in
this city Neame afterward obtained a
divorce in England on his own account
and remarked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
HURRIED UP A TREE.
Prize Bloodhounds Quickly Secure q
Bicycle Thief

.Crawfordsville. Ind, April 17.-Several of
the best hounds belonging to the Blood
hound Breeders association. assembled
here in convention, were given a practical
test today not the programme.
During the night a bicycle thief passed
through the city, eluding the police. This
turned loose on the. trail, and an exciting
man ad-hgnt e9STedd i5ind N Wnleh SeXeral hun
Of ten miles the dogs, led by Bright. the
famous Wheaton hound. and Countess, a
Darlington dog, overhauled a fugitive,
compelling him to. climb a tree to save
himself. When the crowd appeared on
the scene the captive frightened be-
yond measure, thinking il was a case of
mistaken identity and fully expecting to
be lynched.
The captive proved to be Layton Stuart
of New Maysville. The exultant blood
hound fanciers brought him to Crawfords-
vile and turned him over to the authori-
ties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
FLOUR FOR THE POOR.
An Abilene PopuIist Distributes $500
Pounds-Result of an Election Bet

Abilene, April 17.-Fifty-fv hundred
pounds of flour were distributed to the
poor of this city Saturday afternoon by
David Matteson. At the late election
Matteson wagered $500 against $3.50 put
up by a number of gentlemen, repre-
sented by George Huffman, that NJ. H.
Malott would defeat G. c. Sterl for city
treasurer. Mr.. Malott won by eleven
votes.
Mr.. Matteson, who is a Populist de-
cided to invest his winnings in flour for
the poor of Abilene.
The flour was put up in sacks which
bore a specially designed brand COM
memorative of the occasion which
brought about the gift to the poor. The
design on the sacks consisted of a great
black ring, broken into many pieces.
Above it were the words. Mike Malott
smashed the city ring and below it,
His election makes bread for the wid-
ows, the orphans and the poor" With
in the broken circle was the inscription,
Compliments of David Matteson,' "A
trophy of the municipal election of 1899,
Abilene, Kansas"
The parade and the distributions at
tracted much attention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17

Saturday afternoon after an absence of
five months. She is in perfect health
and shows no effect of her stay in the
tropical climate of the Philippines or
her arduous work in the hospital Her
duties a nurse made her a deVotee
of that vocation, and she says she
would gladly have remained until the
end of the war had she not felt it her
duty to return.
of her work in the hospital Miss
O'Brien cares to say but little simply
stating that she did only what any
other girl would have done and remark
ing that many of the other nurses were
able to do much more than she. But
reports have recently come to IOpeKa
through letters written by the Kansas
soldiers of just how much the Topeka
girl was doing in the hospital at Ma
tirely too unassuming to admit it, many
a wounded and dying American soldier
has had cause to murnur a prayer OF
thankfulness that she found her way
to the far off Philippine capital
Miss O'Brien left here last November
in company with Mrs. Statsenberg, wife
of Colonel Statsenberg of the First Ne
braska volunteer regiment. Colonel
Statsenberg was formerly captain of the
Sixth United States cavalry, but on the
breaking out of war with Spain he was
given an appointment in the volunteer
service. With several other officers
wives Mrs. Statsenberg and Miss
O'Brien sailed from San Francisco on
the Coptic on November 20, and just
a
having stopped at Honolulu, Yokohama,
Toxic and Shanghai She at once took
up a residence with Mrs. StatSenberg
in a private house in the vicinity of the
reservoir of the Manila waterworks,
where the Nebraska regiment was sta
toned.
Even at the time of Miss O'Brien's
arrival at Manila trouble with the in
surgents was threatening, and it was
not considered safe for an American to
venture into the country about the city.
For this reason the Topeka young lady
was thwarted in her desire to visit the
mountainous portion OF the island
which is described as the most pictur-
esque but of her stay in the city of
Manila she has many entertaining
stories to tell.
Miss O'Brien is one of the American
ladies who remained in Manila on the
night of February 26. when the F'ilipinos
of Manila endeavOred to burn the city.
The other was her companion, Mrs. Col.
Statsenberg. The American officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
MISS O'BRIEN
AT HOME.
The Daring Topeka Society
Girl Returns.
She Spent Several Months in
the Philippines.
N ANGEL OF MERCY
She Ministered to the Sick and
Dying Soldiers.
Thinks War Will End When
Filipinos are Exterminated.

The Topeka society young lady, who
during the first month of the Filipino
war spent her time day after day in the
army hospital, nursing the wounded
back to life or comforting in such ways
as she might the dying, purchasing
Iuxuries with money from her own
pocket and preparing the food with her
own hands, is back at her home. She
is Miss Ollie O'Brien, and from Decem-
Der 80 up to March 10 she was a resi-
dent of Manila
Miss O'Brien returned to this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
KILLS SIX-DAY RACES.
Governor Roosevelt Puts an End to
Long Distance Cycle Contests.

Albany, n. Y, April 17.-Governor
Roosevelt has signed the bill of Assem-
blyman Collins prohibiting six-day BIZ
cycle and other races The provisions
of the bill are:
In a bicycle race or other contest of
skill, speed or endurance, wherein one
or more persons shall be a contestant
or contestants. it shall be unlawful for
any contestant to continue in such race
or contest for a longer time than twelve
hours during any twenty-four hours -
The bill was aimed particularly at
continuous races and was introduced in
the legislature at Albany at the solici-
tation of the League OF American
Wheelmen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
Of the Season Starts in the
Upper Missouri.
People in Ft. Pierre Compelled
to Move Out.
MUCH DAMAGE DONE.
The Water is Higher Than at
Any Time
Since the Great Freshet of
1881.

Pierre. S. D., April 1.-THE Missouri
river is yet rising here, coming up since
O'Clock yesterday morning and is now
at 14.7. The people in the lower part
of Fort Pierre have all been compelled
to move out, boats landing on Dead
wood street. Considerable damage has
been done on that side of the river, but
it will take several feet more to do any
damage on this side. The water is at
higher stage than any time since the
flood of 1881.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
FUND OF 100000.
Widow of a Banker Leaves Tidy Sum
For a Catholic Chapel

New York, April 17.-By the terms of
her will, filed for probate in the Surro-
gates office today, Mrs. Margaret A.
Kelly, the widow of Eugene Kelly, the
banker, leave $1,000 to Archbishop
Corrigan. The money is to be used for
the erection of a chapel, to be known
as Lady Chapel, in connection with St.
PatricI's Cathedral.
To her brother. Michael J. Hughes
Mrs. Kelly leaves $4,000. and to her
cousin, John J. Rodrigue, she bequeaths
$4,000. Helen Margaret A Kelly, a
daughter, is to receive $4,000.
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THEY SEE THE LIGHT.
Fifty-nine Cubans Join Presbyterian
Mission at Havana.

Philadelphi hia, April 17.-Rev. James D.
Warden, superintendent of the Sabbath
school and missionary department of
the Presbyterian board of publication
and Sabbath school work, has just re-
turned from Havana where he has es-
tabIished a Presbyterian Sabbath
school mission. The Rev. Pedro Riose-
co, native Cuban of American train
ing and a graduate of Princeton uni
VerSity and also of Princeton TheolOgi-
cal seminary, is in charge of the mis-
sion. F'ifty-nine Cubans have already
been enrolled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
BARGE VIDALIA:A LOSS.
Cargo For St Louis Valued at $780,
900 Cannot Be Recovered.

Louisville. KY, April 1.-THE model
barge Vidalia. owned by Captain John
Moren of Pittsburg. has been wrecked on
the falls and lies bottom upward near the
Louisville bridge. The barge is a hope
less wreck, while the cargo valued at
800. 900, can not be recovered in time for
salvage The barge was valued at 1000.
The cargo is Russia iron, consigned from
rusts quickly, it is not worth recovery.
The towboat Fulton started over the
falls with the barge, and, becoming un-
manageable in the current. the Fulton was
obliged to turn the barge adrift. The
barge lies in Is feet of water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
WILL SKIP KANSAS.
National w. G. T. U. Officers on a
Western Trip.

Chicago, April 17.-MrsL L. NJ. N. Stew
ems president and Miss Anna Gordon.
vice president at large of the National
w. c. T. U. left last night for a western
trip in the interest of the organization.
They will meet the officers of the
states of Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mex
ico Arizona, California, Nevada, Ore
gon, Washington, Idaho and Montana,
holding from one to five conferences in
each state. covering a period of over
two months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
100000 FOR UNIVERSITY.
Five Persons Give That Amount to
New York City's Big Institution.

New York, April 17.-Chancellor Hen
ry NJ MacCracken of the University of
the city of New York made announce
ment today of the receipt of gifts to the
institution of nearly 5000, 900. He with
held the names of the donors. He said
this was a condition exacted from him
before the gifts were made.
Several gifts were in cash and the
rest by subscription. Five persons con-
tributed. The money was raised within
the last 60 days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
More Students Expelled.

st. Petersburg, April 17.-Another
large batch of students belonging to
ed yesterday and were conducted to the
railroad station in body by a detach-
ment of police They were followed by
other students. including many women,
who then engaged in an orderly demon
stratiOn on the Newsky prospekt but
were stopped by detachmentS of foot
and mounted police. The latter charg-
ed the students dispersed them and
made several arrests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
CLASHIN THE COUNCIL.
Republican Members at Leavenworth
Do Not Appear at the Democratic
Mayors Inauguration.

Leavenworth, April 17.-Mayor Nicely
and the council may have a clash. In
fact. the first slight ripple appeared
Saturday night when only four of the
twelve cOuncilmen appeared at the in
eight remaining away were Republicans.
The four present and the mayor are
Democrats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
PETTIGREW APPEALS
To the President to Bring Home the
Dakota Troops.

washington, April Ex-senator Petit
grew of South Dakota has written let
ter to the president requesting the return
of the South Dakota volunteers now in
the Philippines. He says that under the
law they are entitled to come home and
that they should not be retained against
their will. The senator said he had re-
ceived requests from 119 members Of the
South Dakota regiment to be returned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
TO SEEK FOR ZINC.
Arkansas City Raises Fund TO Pros
pect For Reported Ore.

Arkansas City, April 17.-Over one
thousand dollars has been raised in
this city for the purpose of boring for
lead and zinc. In the past rich lead
and zinc samples have been found in
wells dug in Silverdale township.
An expert has been secured and the
work will be DnShed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
FEAR A FIREBUG.
A Second Fire at Mulvane Causes
Feeling of Alarm.

Mulvane, April 1.-THE Santa Fe pump
house and tool house at Mulvane were de-
stroyed by fire Saturday morning. The
fire is believed to be of incendiary origin
The citizens are becoming alarmed over
the frequency of fires, and feel certain
that there is a firebug in the community
The big fire last week which destroyed
eleven business houses is now believed to
have been started by someone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
GOLD IN CUBA.
Colorado Prospectors Locate Six
Claims Near Holguin.

Santiago de Cuba, April 17.-Colorado
prospectors have located six gold claims
near HoIguin, in this province. One
claim which is very rich was found in
some old Indian workings.
Several large parties have started for
the gold district.
The discovery of two copper mines in
the Ell Cobre district was announced to-
daV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
SNEAKER Reed's Vacation.

New York, April 17.-Speaker Thomas
b. Reed, Mrs. Reed and Miss Kitty.
their daughter, will sail for Europe on
Wednesday on the Paris. They Will
spend a month in London, then go to
the continent The time for their return
to America has not been fixed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
ASKS FOR PARDON.
Marion County Man Wants to Get
Out of the Penitentiary.

A petition has been filed with the gov
ernor asking for the pardon of Alex
ander Swan, sent to the Denitentiary
from Marion county in 1898. Swan was
convicted of forging a note for $36.
The petition contains the signatures
of a large number of citizens of the
pO110tV
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New Wellington Jail Delayed.

Wellington, April 1.-THE building of
the new jail here will be delayed at least
two months by the action of the county
commissioners in rejecting all bids for
its construction at their Saturdays
meeting. This was done to break the
combine among the bidders.
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Weather Indications

Chicago, April 17.-For Kansas: Gen.
orally fair tonight and Tuesday; cooler
in northwest portion tonight; cooler in
east portion Tuesday; brisk south to
west winds.
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CASTELLANE WINS.
AnnaIGou1d's Husband Awarded $500
Damages Against Paris
Newspaper.

Paris April 17.-Count Castellane was
today awarded $500 damages in his suit
for damages against the newspaper which
published a false account of the Castel-
lane-Deroulede duel on account of an act
ress. In his suit Castellane asked for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-17
z. S. u. VS.. Haskell.

Lawrence, Kan, April 17-Kansas
university slaughtered the Haskell In
dian team Saturday afternoon by the
score of 81 to II. The game was a poor
exhibition, both teams making many
errors.
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Pike,a Peak Trafhc Open.

Colorado Springs April 1.-THE cog road
up Pixies peak began business for the sea-
son yesterday morning, when train was
run TO the summit