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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
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Fighting Twentieth Wei
coined Back to Native Soil.
A Hundred Thousand Voices
Join in Glad Rejoicing.
JOURNEY ANOYATION
People Gather at DepOtS to
Greet the Passing Trains.
Good Time Is Made in Spite
Of Early Delays.
NO CHANGE MADE.
Programme Be Carried Out
According to Original Plans.
Topeka Filled With People to
Honor SunfIOW6r Heroes.
First Train Arrived in To-
peka at 1850 p. IN.
Programme Be Carried Out
According to Original Plans.
Topeka Filled With People to
Honor SunfIOW6r Heroes.
First Train Arrived in To-
peka at 1850 p. IN.

It was just 1850 when word was
passed through the multitude gathered
at the Santa Fe depot that the first
section, bearing company A, B, F, and
L, and part of E, was in sight, and as
the train came around the bend shout
went up from those nearest the train,
and was taken up by those farther back
who could not see the train. Hundreds
of people thronged the track, pushed
forward by those behind them. and the
train rolled slowly up to the depot plat
form. As it came. to a stop cheer after
cheer arose from the crowd. The police
tried TO hold the crowd back, but the
attempt was practically useless They
surged so close to the cars that only
a few of the soldiers had room to get off
and many did not try.
Where is company L?'' rs NJ com
pany on this train?" were questions that
were asked by eager fathers and moth
ers as they struggled through the mass
of humanity in search of their
boy" Here and there loved
ones were reunited, and a hap
py meeting followed. T@ars flowed
down the mothers cheeks. ard soldiers
eyes glistened with moisture. Old gray
haired fathers put their arms around
bearded soldiers necks. and chung to
one another regardless Of the jostles of
the crowd.
Occasionally two soldier boys, broth
ers. perhaps, with their arms around
one another. pushed their way through
the crowd in an endeavor to find their
loved ones. Everybody was excite.
Three ambuIances We're in waiting to
take the sick soldiers to the hospitals
but only one of them was needed.
Private Walter L. Sherburn, of Blue
Rapids, has been sick for nine months,
and has not been out of his berth since
the train left san Francisco and he
was taken to the home of a relative.
AS soon as the crowd could be pushed
back enough to let the soldiers get off
the train. part of them. among whom
were General and Mrs. Funston, were
taken into the Santa Fe dining room,
and dinner was served them as fast as
possible. But part of the soldiers were
too busy hunting their friends to think
of eating.
IAN I want is to find my ma said
one bronzed soldier as he good-natured-
" pushed his way through the crowd.
About five minutes after the train
had pulled in Battery B fred a salute
Of three guns. but the crowd around the
depot was too happy to think about
what they meant
$50 P. nn-The second section has ar
rived.
After a day of threatening. buster
ing weather. the morning of the home
coming of the Twentieth Kansas as1,r-
ed clear, and the suns rays warmed
the atmosphere which had became al
most frigid-
long before daylight little groups of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
KIMBERLEY DOOMED.
Town is Surrounded by Force
of 5000 Beers.

Hopetown, Cape Colony, Nov. p
MAGISTRATE Harmsworth has arrived
from Klipdam and reports that there
are six thousands Beers around Kim
berley and all the roads are strictly
patrolled. He says he passed close
enough to Kimberley to see the search
lights and was informed that the de-
tenders of Kimberley were satisfied
they could hold out, but were wearied
with the inactivity and hoped that a
relieving force"wouId soon arrive.
Stories of Boer victories nave spread
rapidly along the western border and
Magistrate Harmsworth estimates that
over half the Dutch residents Of Bech-
uanaland and Griqualand VIII join the
Beers after the declaration of annex
alton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
MIR. BUSH DEAD.
Man Run Over by Trolley Car Dies
From Injuries

Warren S. Bush, who was run over
by an electric car at the corner Of
Sixth avenue and Lane street Wednes-
day at noon, died from the effects OF
his injuries at the StOrWont hospital
at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening
NJ. Bush failed to rally from the
shock. and was unconscious for some
time before his death.
The funeral arrangements have not
vet been completed, but the funeral will
probably be held from the late resi-
dence, 725 Lane street, Friday after
noon. Mr.. Bush was a meDlber of the
Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen
and Topeka Typographical Union He
was recently chosen to represent the
latter organization at the national
meeting in Detroit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
CAPITOL IS BRILLIANT.
State House Wears It's Gayest HoIi-
day Attire.

Hundreds of electric lights shine on
the stars and stripes in the Kansas
capitol today. The eyes of the Twen-
tieth Kansas soldiers. and the thou
sands of visitors, thronging the offices
and corridors, balconies and legislative
halls, meet the national colors at every
turn.
1t is carnival of red, white and blue.
From thousand places flags hang
pendent; from the baIustrades and cell
ings bunting is draped in artistic de-
sign.
The great reception hall of the state
is attired as it never has been before.
1t is decked in festive costume to honor
the most famous body of fighters in
the history of national warfare.
Nothing has been left undone. Flags
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Soldiers, Welcome.

In behalf of Relief corps No "a.
through whose efforts the colors and
banners. were presented the Kansas
regiments, we hail their safe return,
and words fail to express our gratitude
to their brave defenders, and the Army
Relief society who so earnestly worked
that little comfort might come to
those who were suffering in the army.
hospitals, I welcome you. Our soldier
boys who have redeemed Kansas and
proven to the world that we have cour-
age as well as patriotism, again will
welcome you home
LIZZIE W. PETER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Chicago Livestock Market

Chicago Nov. 2
HOGS-Estimated receipts of hogs to-
day IS 600: tomorrow $4,000; left over 2,0oS.
Market steady to shade lower Mixed and
butchers SCI 9504 Is; good heavy S4-10Q
4s271s: rough heavy S3.75Q400; light SS-95
a. 2215.
CATTLE-Receipts $500 Market steady.
to lower Reeves 81 .3006. so: cows and
heifers 81 1896. 90; Texas steers $5.5044-l0;
stockers and feeders 81 004t4 So
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Market weak
Sheen So 65974. so: lambs 81. 006l5 So
OFFICIAL receipts and shipments for yes
terday:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Joseph's Tips

New York, Nov. 2.
Foreign houses will buy in the aggre-
gate OF 10000 shares OF stocks. This
should tend to relieve the monetary sit
nation. The pool in B. r. T. supporting
stock much higher Short interests very
large. Sugar. Mo. Pacific and Southern
Pacific are being well bought. A substau-
tia1 advance in shares Of Wisconsin, Cen
tral may be expected. Federal Steel will
undoubtedly be banner bearer while a
Southwestern will sell up in the COS again
J. ARTHUR JOSEPH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
TONIGHT'S PROGRAMME.

1880 p. 7m.-Grand fireworks display
from state house dome. Duration one
hour.
8:3o-Informal reception in state
house.
S:30-Twentfeth Kansas band concert
at Grand Opera House. Admission fee
will be charged.
S:30-Free concerts on every street
corner by visiting bands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
THRER sPEoIAL TRAINs.
They Arrived on Rock Island Before
1880 with $500 People.

At 1890 three special trains had ar
rived on the Rock Island-one from
Manhattan, another from Holton and a.
third from Harrington. The three trains
brought $500 people. Five more spe-
Gals are coming besides the regular
train.
On the Union Pacific a special from
Junction City came in with u coaches,
heavily loaded, and another from kan
sas City. The regular trains also car
ried from five to seven extra coaches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Chicago Delegation Here.

A delegation from the Hamilton club
of Chicago reached Topeka yesterday
afternoon to attend the reception exer-
cises, and to invite General Funston
to come to Chicago as the guest Of the
Hamilton club before his return to the
Philippines. The delegation is made up
of H. w. Gleason. H w. Wisler, r.
Whitfield, c. F. FarsOn, e. A. Munger,
F. A. Rowe, A. A. Gilbert, A. A. Tay-
Tor. F.. A. Bangs, E. L. Roberts, and p.
j. Norton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Kansas City livestock Market

Kansas City, Nov. 2
CATTLE-Receipts $500 natives $500
Texans Market steady. Naive Steers
81 356I6 90: Texas steers So. 001I4- 50; Texas
cows 81 40d3. 70: native cows and heifeEs
s.. 500I4. 40: stockers and feeders 2.4544-59s
HOGS-Reeeipts 1900 Market STEADY;
4 0755; packers and mixed s4-o0a4 %; light
and pigs $3.S0Q4.071z; workers. S4.0594-vs5as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02

which he has won. The historian of the
future will chronicle his brave deeds,
and the children in ten thousand
school houses will repeat the stories of
his va1or. But for the present, it is
enough for Kansas to say
Welcome Home!
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02

hundred incandescent globes from
background of green, will wreath the
entrance in Illumination.
The state offices are the headquar-
tiers of the various companies today.
All are Dretentiously decorated, the
state officers having personally helped
in the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
Weather Indications

Chicago, Nov. 2.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Friday; warmer in wes--
ern portion Friday; westerly winds be-
coming variable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-02
aRooK CHALK. 9. q
Five Hundred University Students
Arrive This Morning.

Five hundred state university stu
dents, headed by the K. U. band, ar
rived at $3.50 and marched to the state
house. They bore Filipino flags anu
banners, announcing the different class
men, and as they marched up Kansas
avenue, they gave vent to their college
yell, similar to the yell of the Fighting
Twentieth, Rock chalk Jay hawk!I
K. -U.!i!' ..-
They will form on the state house
grounds and give the yell during the
parade this afternoon
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
MR. RAY WILL STAY ~ CONGRESS-.
DECLINES PLACE ON THE BENCH TO Sue
cEED THE LATE JUSTICE FoLLETT.

DECLINES PLACE ON THE BENCH TO sue
CEED THE LATE JUSTICE FoLLErT'
A,th. headouarters OF the Republican State COM
rnittee in the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening IL
was announced that Governor Roosevelt had or
tered TO appoint Congressman George W Kay OF
Norwich 10 the ONCE OF Supreme Court Justice 10
I'LL the vacancy created by the death OF justice
Folett and that Mr.. Ray had declined the orer'
Governor Roosevelt wrote from Oyster Bay on
Tuesday to Mr.. Ray. Offering the Judgeship In
his reply dated on Thursday. Ir Ray wrote:
have given the subject most serious and care
ful consideration. for the declination OF a place
upon the bench where the tenure is ~
the high character and dignity Of the place In,
standpoint to be lightly or nconsiderately made.
sense or duty 10 my constituents, my state ana
TO decline the proffered honor and place this
reluctance for II has been the ambition OF my
life 70 reach a place upon the bench in this high
court OF State-an ambition that is laudabls
and that can only be gratiied in the few
have had ten years experience In the Congress
OF the United States and al the November election
will assemble mex December. The denomination and
reelection were asked oy me and carry an implied.
II not an express, promise and obligation on my
part 10 faithfully perform the duties OF Representa-
tive In Congress az least during the term for which
! was then elected. regard It my imperative duty
equal or superior ability may take my place, but
so necessary to the proper discharge q the duties
OF Representative In Congress. The National Ad-
mnistration is confronted al the present time with
new and perplexing problems growing out OF our
recent successful war with Spain. especially those
relating the Government of Cuba and the control
OF the Philippine Islands With the legislative ac-
ton necessary 70 solve these questions | have
greater familiarity than q member could have.
and 10 a greater extent. also I familiar with the
wishes and plans OF the Administration. and as our
majority in the House is narrow. | feel that the
post Of duty Is the position now occupy.
The declination OF Mr. Ray, It is believed by Rs-
publican politicians will lead 10 the appointment ~
A. 2 Gladdings, County Judge OF Chenango County.
who vas candidate for the office before Governor
Roosevelt was moved 70 ofer the place 70 Mr.. Ray.
Another prominent candidate Is Judge Albert
Sewel, OF Walton, Delaware County. who Is being
recommended by almost he entire bar Of Delaware
County and Broome County.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
FUNERAL OF HEUREAUX
LAST HoNoRs PAID THE DEAD PREsI-
DENT-A THREATENED INSUR.
RFCTION
RECTION.

Fort de France. July 2S.-The funeral services
=, President Heureaux. which took place at
santiago de los Caballeros at o'clock last
.vening were attended by a large number Of
-eonle and were conducted with great solemnitv
The body. which had lain in state throughout
IN. day was buried in the cathedral. The Gov
ernor Of the province superintended the public
mourning Yesterday throughout the island
cannon were fred hourly. and flags were placed
st half mast on all public buildings. The Gov
ernment has issued decree ordering a period
~ national mourning for nine days
The city OF Santo Domingo is in a state OF
great unrest. and business is entirely suspended
The people fear outbreak.
Last night a band OF armed men attacked
Noca where President Heureaux was killed
and fred a number>o shots II is reported that
the forces supporting the assassin have been
augmented considerably. The Government has
,sken measures 70 put down the threatened in
surrection.
Cape Haytien. July 2s.-The funeral Of Presi-
Gent Heureaux OF Santo Domingo took place at
& o'clock last evening in Santiago de los Cabal-
leros The population was panicstricken. but
there was disorder.
A report has been received here to the effect
that the adversaries OF the Government at
tackled Moca last night.
The news Of the death Of President Heureaux
was hardly credited here by the people generally
until last evening when undoubted conhrma-
ton was received. Then there great re-
ioicing among the Dominican exes. many Of
whom live in and around Cape Haytien- These
exiles who we're driven out of their country by
Heureaux. are now preparing TO arm themselves
and enter Santo Domingo where they expect
their chief. Don Juan Isidoro Jiminez. 10 join
them.
The Dominican Government is making prepa-
rstions on a large scale 70 maintain itself
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
A SURPRISE FOR TOURISTS.
TEN N Use on THE CANADIAN
PACIFIC RAILWAY

Medicine Hat July 2S-The palace car fui OF
tourists who passed here westward two days ago.
experienced surprise that some OF them are not
likely 70 forget To several young couples
among them. more interested in love-ma king than
picturesque scenery the porters omission OF nght-
ing the old-fashoned oil lamps. when entering Q
long tunnel seemed particularly felcitous neglect
But in the critical moment when friendly darkness
covered ardent vows kisses and embraces electric
light brilliant and ptess as that OF the sun. nleh
the car 10 the Infinite confusion OF the lovers ana
amusement OF the on-ookers. The porter. who was
revealed standing AZ the end ~ the car. broadly
grinning had simply pressed the button and the
young folks screams ordinations and bushes
did the rest" toward creating dramatically ef-
fective
The Canadian Pacific Railway Company Is now
putting IN all its passenger cars the electric system
OF the Columbia Company. which. absolutely with
out expense beyond the primary cost OF installation
lights the cars and runs motor fans with the here-
tofore wasted energy generated by the turning o,
the axles This system Is in use on me Fennsy!-
vania New-York Central. Boston and Albany, BAL
tlnore and Onio, Union Pacific and other ROADS.
AMI by the Wagner Palace Car Company. pne
Ger on the Union Pacific Railroad has run 'oVo
miles without having In all that service involved
the outlay OF dollar for its electric lighting ana
fans or for repairs. Practical railroad men pro-
nounce this marvellous system the creates I'M
provernent modern railways. ana lts ADOPTION
Will necessarily be universal
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
ORDNANCE TESTS AT SANDY HOOK.
SATISFACTORY RESULTS OBTAINED WITH GUNS
AND HIGH EXPLOSIVES.

Washington July H-The report OF the boaro d
Ordnance and Fortihcations on tests recently na'e
at Sandy Hook was made public AZ the war De
partment to-day One OF the tests was the nr'ne
OF an Isharn shell. containing ll3 POUNDS OF eH-
plosive gelatine from 12-nch gun win 40 pou.uS
of powder the shell weighing l.os POUNDS loaoe4
No fuse was employed It was desired 10 les'
the ability OF the loaded shell not only 10 endure
with safety the shock OF discharge. but also me
shock Of impact The result was most sausiac-
tory These shells now 10 be tested against
s-rnor plate The Board witnessed firing test OF
the 75-millimetre Maxim Nordenfeidt quick nrins
mountain gun and says that In general excellence
this gun is believed 70 be superior TO any otner
OF the kind now IN the service.
The Board inspected fragments Of shells IN Vnicn
the high explosive thorite had been used as
bursting charge. The reorganization was satisfac-
tory The results Of the tests 30 far made win
this explosive considered extremely satisfac-
tory both for held and siege projectiles.
The Board al the time tested the simms-
Dudley pneumatic guns Five-inch and two and
one-haf inch projectiles were loaded with explosive
gelatine bursting charges. The Merriam fuse, i
said. has proved both safe and trustworthy Inc
committee on high explosives has prepared pro-
gramme 10 subject thOrite 10 hnal test IN oruer
fully 10 esta bnsh its value.
The report is signed by General Miles, president
OF the Board.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
GOMEZ AND SANTO DOMINGO.
THE VETERAN DECLINES TO TALK ABOUT
DOMINICAN PRESIDENCY

Havana. July 2s-General Gomez to-day de-
clared that ma iority Of the alleged interviews
with him published in the local papers were
entirely without foundation. and that he has
decided 70 write himself anything he may here
after have 70 say TO the press
~ believe all papers lie" said Gomez: and
that those Of one country are In this respect
no better than those Of another. In the future
I will give over my own signature or through
The Associated Press alone anything intended
for publication"
General Gomez refused TO discuss the Presi
dencv Of the Dominican Republic. saying ne
knew nothing regarding the matter
When asked about the rumors circulating in
the cafes as 70 his aspirations regarding Do
rinican Republic. Gomez's actions indicated his
contempt for the stories; yet in the CLUBS anu
cafes he is seriously accused Of conspirins TO
bring both Hayti and Cuba under the dominion
Of the United States. In alluding to the care
conspirators Gomez made use OF a contemptu-
ous term which is used among Cubans 70 sig
nifv towards and said he did not believe that
many men belonging the army would have
ANYTHING TO do with such people. who he de-
clared do not represent Cuba. yet cause mucn
misrepresentation.
General Gomezs wife and family left santo
Domingo on board the steamer Maria Herrera
and are expected TO arrive in Havana on Mon
day next. -, | .
With regard 70 the rumor that Gomez VIII De
the next President Of the Republic Of Santo Do
mingo il is stated here that the most popular
candidate is Jiminez who took part IN me al
tempted insurrection Of June, 1875 ana VINO Is
now in Havana II is possible. however. so II
is reported. that If a revolution taxes place
senior Jininez's opponents may offer Gomez the
leadership. ,,,
Eel Diario de Ia Marina" and La Lucha' ex-
nress the opinion that considering the present
expansion policy. the United States Government
NAV intervene in Santo Domingo.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
THE H4YTT4N DEBT.

Port au Prince. July e.-There was another meet
ing Yesterday OF the creditors Of the Government 10
consider propositions made 70 them last Tuesday
for the consolidation Of the interior debt Tho
creditors will probably accept certain OF the Gov
ernment's propositions but will refuse others me
rnaetinz broke up without any definite decision
hayinx beer reached The Government VIII no"
make new propositions 10 the creators
Kingston Jamaica, July S-Privste advices re-
celved by mail from Hayti state tnat al the con-
ference between the HaytiaE Minister OF Finance
ana the creditors OF the nation, on TUESDAY. tne
latter refused 70 accept the proposals Tor con-
ation of the interior debt because they had de-
spairsd OF accomplishing q permanent OASIS or
financial prosperity under present conditions II
is added that the creditors have determines 20
agtate for an American protectorate, 20 wnlcn sn1
they are willing drive the country INTO nopeess
bankruptcy and invite the necessary American cap
itaI 10 extricate the country from its emoarr@ss-
New-York tribune., 1899-07-29
MRS. OGDEN SMITHS SUICTDE.
SHE USED A RIBBON AND THE BEDPosT N HER
BOARDING HOUSE

SHE USED A RIBBON AND THE BEDPosT N HER
BOARDING HOUSE
Mrs Ogden Smith. widow Of Ogden Smith.
importer committed suicide yesterday morning az
No 123 East Fifty-eighth-st. which had been her
home for ten days. The woman hanged herself TO
a bedpost with a piece of white ribbon inch
and half wide She down with the ribbon
tied about her neck. and then stretched herself
until she had raised her body above the hoor so
that stranged
Mrs Smith lived in Brooklyn for twenty 1--WE
years coming 70 Manhattan year ago, but re-
turning 70 Brooklyn IN January Ten days ago
she asked Dr. J. G Mccoy Of No 1877 East Fifty
seventh-st.. o recommend a boarding house 10 her
He takes his meals AZ Miss Keliys, No l2S East
Fifty-eighth-st. and Mrs Smith got room there
OF the second floor rear.
Miss Kelly heard fall In Mrs Smiths room at
IN a m yesterday She paid no attention 70 the
noise At o'clock she thought II strange that
Mrs Smith had not appeared for breakfast and
went I'D 10 her room. She could get no response
and told Dr. Mccoy. who broke in. The woman
w,s found hanging 10 the bedpost. She was clad
IN a nightdress stockings and oxford ties. and
sh. was In a sitting position except that only ~
heels touched the moor IL was uehDera'' ~
determined suicide. -, -. No
ewis n Smith her SON who Is employed al 70.
10. Fnl,on-st said: My mother was unoouotediy
Insane when she did this She was deranged az
times She was committed 70 the MlddetowMn M S. as g
HOSPITAL for the Insane four years ago but vas
discharged as cured In September oy D.. ~. ~
Fsicott the superintendent. My motner : nam ~
was sophia c. Smith. Ny father died IN 1851 i''