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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
BILL TO PAY SPAIN
Ordered Reported to the House by the
Committee.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The house COM
rnfttee on appropriations today ordered a
favorable report on the bill to pay Spain
$40, O0O, 600 for the Philippines. An amend
ment declaring the policy of the govern
nent toward the Philippines was defeated
by a party vote. Chairman Cannon was
directed to call up the bill today under
suspension of the rules.
A special meeting of the committee was
held at IL 80 to pass on the twenty million
K bfii by Mr.. Cannon provided this ap-
Propria ton without condition; Another
viso declaring, the, policy Of the govern
ment toward the philippines. The Gillett
bill was not acted on. Mr.. Dockery of
Missouri offered an amendment combining
features of the McEnery resolution passed
by the senate and the Gillett resolution.
It disclaimed. any disposition or intention
by the United States ito exercise perma-
nent sovereignty. jurisdiction or control''
over the Philippines, and asserted the
purpose of setting up stable form of
local government and then leaving if for
the Filipinos to administer.
The Dockery amendment was defeated
by a party vote, the Democrats ard Bell
Populist. supporting and the Republicans
opposing.
After the defeat of the amendment Mr.
Dockery stated that the contest would be
carried to the floor of the house and an
effort made to add the declaration of pol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
GEN. KINGS HEADQUARTERS
Receives Volley After Volley of the
EnemY's Fire.

Manila, Feb. 20-The enemy have ap-
Parently rea !ized the hoPelessness of at
GSupiesd s chiefly by Occasional sharpshoot-
Fortunately their ignorance of the use of
sights minimizes the effect of their guer-
lila tactics.
The retirement of General Kings ad-
vance posts upon San Pedro Macati has
evidently been construed by the INSURGENTS
as sign of weakness, as they pressed
Forward along both sides of the river. per-
town.
Last night the insurgents poured volley
a1ter Volley into San Pedro Macati from
the brush on the adjacent ridge. but for
tunately without effect General Kings
he3 dqlarterS. in the center of the town
was the target for scores of Remington
ana Mauser bullets. The Fflipinos are
using SmokelesS powder and it is extreme
ly dimicult to locate Individual marksmen-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
EVANS, GUEST OF HONOR.
| Former Commander of the Iowa to
Attend a Banquet at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Feb. 2O.-Commodore Rob-
ley d. Evans will be the guest of honor
at the banquet of the Stamina Republic
can club here on Washington's birth
day.
He will leave Washington with Con-
gressman Bromwell on Tuesday and be
met by a committee at the depot here
Wednesday morning. He will be ten
dered a public reception at the Burnet
house during the forenoon, and a recep-
ton at the Queen City club in the after
noon. At noon he will be escorted to
the chamber of commerce. Governor
Bushnell, Lieutenant Governor Cole,
members of the Loyal Legion and 9TH
ers will be guests at the banquet We'd
neSdaV night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
BOOTH-TUCKER ILL.
| Fears Felt for the Life of the Com
mander of the Salvation Army.

New York. Feb. 20-Commander Freder-
lex Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army is
seriously ill, and great anxiety is felt at
headquarters over his attack. 1t was
while arranging for the immediate relief
work now being carried on by the army
brought him to his present condition. He
is at the Garrison in Thirteenth street, to
which he has been confined for ten days.
DR.. Westgate would not permit Mr..
Booth-Tucker to attend services on Sunday,
although several officers were to be COM
miSSioned.
Mrs. Booth-Tucker, though almost rros-
trated, refuses to leave her husband s
bedside All engagements for her to
speak have been Cancelled, and she i'll take
part in no meetings while the commander
remains so ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
A PAIR OF GAINS.
Thorn as O'Neil Hacked to Pieces by
His Brothers.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Feb. 20--Thomas
O'Neil, butcher, employed at Swift s
packing house in ST. Joe, was literally
cut to pieces last night by his two
younber brothers, Edward and Jack. The
men live together, Thomas being mar
ried They had a dispute over money
matters, when Edward and Jack at
tackled Thomas with butcher knives.
The dead man was stabbed twice in the
heart His head was badly cut and
his body is covered with knife wounds.
Edward was badly cut in the head.
Jack O'NeiI is a one-legged man and
has no fingers on one hand. He says
he did the killing in self-defense. Both
brothers are under arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Shea Convicted of murder.

Wichita, Feb. 2O.-Paddy Shea, a we'll
known pugilist in the west, was con-
V1cted of murder in the second degree
late Saturday night. He shot a man
named Dawson at his saloon in this
city Shea was previously convicted of
assault with intent to kill and he Sc
cured a new trial Afterward Dawson
died and the charge was changed to
murder. His attorney. Representative
Adams of this city, has tried to secure
legislation that will prevent a higher
charge at a second trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
DEAN OF BARNARD
To Marry a Member of the Firm of
Putnam & Sons

New York Feb. 20.-It is announced
that Miss Emily James Smith, dean of
Barnard college, will in a few weeks
become Mrs. George Haven Putnam.
She has requested leave of absence from
the board of trustees and will soon
marry the head of the publishing house
of G. P. Putnam's Sons. Mr.. Putnam
said that Miss Smith, who has been in
poor health lately. has just sailed for
Bermuda. The wedding, it is said, will
take place in the spring, but it will not
necessarily result in Miss Smiths sew
ering her connection with the college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
NEW TOWN OF TAKU.
It Is to Be the Ocean Terminus of
Klondike Railroad.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 20.-Engineer ].
T. Jones has returned to Juneau from
a surveying trip over the Taku trail to
the Atlin district. He surveyed the site
of a new town, which will be called
Taku. 1t is advantageously located on
Taku bay, four miles above the mouth
of the Taku river, about twenty-five
miles from Juneau, and is expected to
become the ocean terminus of a rail-
road in which eastern capitalists are
interested This road is to traverse the
Atlin mining district and will extend
to Teslin on the route to the Klondike
country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
SCANDAL PURSUES HIM
Stories Ahoat Regarding President
Faure and Actress Sorel

Paris, Feb. 2O.-The breath of gossip
and tongue of scandal respect the dead
no more than the living, and Felix
Faure'S case is no exception. Stories
have been afioat concerning the chief
magistrate and Actress Sorel. One of
the rumors was to the effect that the
charming artist had made such an i'm
preston upon the president that he had
aided her with his influence in many
instances. Now it is related, that
Faure spent the afternoon preceding
the night he died at the actress house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Belding Bros Fire.

New York, Feb. 2o.-Fire today did
damage estimated at 100000 in the
buildings in Broadway, occupied by the
Spool Silk Manufacturing firm of Beld-
ing Bros. & Co.; Hamburger & Holman
cigars; the Postal Telegraph company;
niger & Co., silk manufacturers. Both
of the silk firms bad large stocks on
hand, most of which is said to have
been damaged by the smoke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
SIMMONS SUCCEEDS CASE.
Political Change to Take Place at the
Hutchinson Reformatory.

The new board of managers of the
Hutchinson reformatory will meet at
Hutchinson tomorrow and install John
ent of the institution to succeed Sam
Case of Ottawa.
Simmons was a candidate for state
senator three years ago but was defeat
ed by Senator Lupfer. The new super
intendent comes from the Seventh con-
gressional district. The place will pay
him ST. 500 per year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
HEIR TO A THRONE.
A Son Is Born to the Khedive of
Egypt.

Alexandra, Feb. 20.-The khediva has
given birth to a son at Montazat.
There is great rejoicing at the fact that
the khedive now has an heir to the
throne.
The birth of three daughters in sue
cession to the khedive was a source of
great disappointment to both AbbaS
and the people of Egypt, and there was
talk of deposing the khedive in favor
of his only brother, MOhamed Ali.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
A PER CENT DIVIDEND
Declared in Favor of the Enporia
National Creditors

Washington, Feb. 20-The controller
of the currency has declared a first divi-
dend of 20 per cent in favor of the cred
itors of the First National bank of EN-
poria, Kan, and Is per cent in favor of
the creditors of the Mutual National
bank of New Orleans, La.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
CHOKED BY A TOOTH.
Ohio Citizen Strangled by Swallowing
Loose Molar.

Toledo, O., Feb. 20.-H. J. Ferguson,
a prominent resident of East Toledo.
choked to death today on a tooth. Last
night one of his teeth became loosened
and he tried to pull it. He was not sue
ceSSful.
This morning while eating the tooth
became loose and dropped into his
throat, causing him to choke. His ef
forts to extricate it made the situation
worse Before medical attendance
could be secured he was dead from
Strangulation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Overcome bv Jov and Dies.

St Louis Feb. 2O.-In the happiness of
her sons return Mrs. Mary Helburn be-
came insane and leaped from window at
the Door house and killed herself. Her
son William returned from Cuba, where
he had been a private in the United
States army. When she saw her boy ap-
preaching the institution she became wild
with joy, and in her anxiety to meet him
she leaped to her death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
An italian Bark Wrecked.

Nassau. N p, Feb. 2O.-The Italian
bark Barbara Luigi, Capt. Scotto, from
Pensacola on February 1 for Genoa,
went ashore on February on the Little
Bahama bank and proved a total loss
The captain and eight of the crew of
the bark have arrived here. Three of
the crew were drowned and two died as
the result Of exposure to the weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
I6O ARRESTS.
Made in Paris on Account of Saturday
Nights Disturbance.

Paris, Feb. 20.-The city is calm today
and stringent precautions have been
taken to maintain order.
About 160 persons were arrested yes
terday for taking part in the disturb
ances OF this number, sixty were de-
tanned in custody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Grip Leads to uxorcida

Omaha, Feb. Pa Bee special from
Perry, Ia, says: While insane as a result
of the grip, Frank A Liddell. an engineer
who has been pulling the Milwaukee flyer
from here to Omaha, killed his wife with
a cleaYer. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Aeoncillo or for Eurone.

Saratoga, N. Y. Feb 20--Agoncillo
and Marti of the Filipino junta, who
left Montreal this evening, passed
through Saratoga at 1:30 o'clock this
morning enroute to New York, whence
they will sail for Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
BLISS GOES OUT.
MIR. Hitchcock Installed as Secretary
of the Interior.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Mr. Ethan Allen
Hitchcock of Missouri, recently United
States ambassador to Russia, today
took the prescribed oath and entered
upon his duties as secretary of the in
terror.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-20
Weather Indicationa.

Chicago, Feb. 20.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Tuesday; brisk westerly
winds.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
GOMEZ TALKS
Says Peace Has Come With Its Sad
- - ness and Meanness

Havana, October 31.-General Maxine
Gomez today said that he had very large
quantity of manuscript treating on the war
fare in Cuba from 1868 to the date of the
American occupation. This he regards as
his greatest treasure. OF late he has been
going carefully through his papers, collect
ing all data bearing on the subject with a
view of writing history on the revolution,
internally and externally.
Now that peace has arrived" he said, cit
proves to be exactly what 1 had expected,
with all it's sadness and meanness. l don't
care what the people may say about me,
though many are trying to injure me and
are telling lies about me. All that is imma-
terial. 1t does not disturb me, for 1 have
known the ms and outs of the revolutionary
movement better than any one else, and
there Is no use in trying to falsify history.
I have known all who have fought in the
war. One curious trait of character in
the Cubans impressed me. The Cubans
when hardest pressed by the Spaniards and
made to fight overwhelming numbers,
showed themselves far superior to their
oppressors.
1.-THE honorable Cuban should place be-
fore himself the ideal of the republic, re-
membering that every day on which the
sun sets until the establishment of the re-
public Is an injury to the Cubans."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

Houston, Tex, October 31.-A special to
the Post from Denison, Tex, says: This
evening, while the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas train from Sherman was i'm the city
limits, a train robber made "a murderous
assault on the express messenger, Con Can
non, dealing him blow which it is Thought
will prove fatal Cannon has been I'M
conscious ever since. When the train ar
rived at the depot Conductor Romer dis
covered the messenger on the floor with
blood oozing from CHASTITY wound. The
express car was robbed of a considerable
sum of money, but the agents refuse to give
the amount. The sheriff and poSsee are
en- route to The scene of the robbery. LIT is
rumored idnat a package containing 5000
was taken, and the officers say that fully
$40 900 is missing"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
CANS Cor DECISION.
Fought Twenty-Five Rounds With Geo.
McFadden.

New York, October S.-At the Broadway
Athletic club tonight Joe Cans. the coiored
light weight of Baltimore, received tine de-
cIsion over George McFadden, OF new
York, after one of the hardest fights ever
witnessed at this club In a long time. inns
was the third meeting of the two men, tine
other two bouts resulting in decision ior
McFadden on Knockout and draw. 10
might they met to go twenty-five ROUNDS
at 1873 pounds.
McFadden was aggressive from the start
and acted as though confident of scoring q
Knockout i'm short order, but Cans was TOO
clever. Time after time he STAYED OH NC
Fadden's rushes with straight qefts and
swung repeatedly with his right to the Jaw
but McFNadden seemed Ito be made OF IRON
and refused to be put out Macs best work
was with his left, and Cans showed the
effects of its use at the finish.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
Welcome to Lamantour

City of Mexico. October a-Preparati tons
are being made ITO give Finance Minister
LamanIbour, on his return here, a welcome
that will be significant of the general APP
probation of his brilliant work in Europe
in the conversion of the foreign gold debt
of this republic. The leading bankers, man
ufacturers and business men will partici-
pate in this tribute of respect Ito him. Dur
ing has administration of the federal treas
1ry many economies have been put into
practice. and all bills against the govern
melpt have been settled witch the most
punctuaidty possible, and in addition he has
relieved the importing trade of many vexa-
tious and Anticipated regulations
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
NEGRO HIGHWAYMAN
SENT TO THE MINES
Convicted in Criminal Court and
Got Ten Years.
He WAS ASSISTED BY WOMEN
Butler Blakely, Negro Convict, Given
Ten Years for Killing Fellow
Prisoner Doings in Other
Courts-Probate Office
He WAS ASSISTED BY WOMEN

In the criminal court yesterday Will
Htghtower was convicted of robbery and
sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
Hightower and two negro women robbed
a white man named john II. Lewie one
night few months ago, he covering the
man with pistol while the women relieved
him OF his cash. The act was committed
on the Southside.
Butler Blakely was convicted on the
charge of manslaughter in THE first degree
and sentenced to ten years. Blakely is a
convict at Coagburg, and while working On
the mines one day killed a fellow-prisoner.
George Pollard and Geroy Cook, charged
with highway robbery, were put ON trial
late in the afternoon.
The Case against Robert M. Roust,
charged with killing a man named James
in a Second avenue saloon a few months
ago, was passed until today.
City Court
In 1.-THE first division of the city court
Henry B. Gray obtained judgment by agree
ment against the Preferred Accident Insur-
ance company of New York for $3.50.
Mary l.. A. Williams was given a verdict
and Judgment against the Triple Link Mu-
tual Insurance association for $115O.
In THE case of s. A. Hodges, administra-
trix VS.. the Sloss Iron and Steel company,
Judgment was rendered In favor of the
plaintiff for 81 ,750.
Circuit Court
A bill for divorce was filed by Frank Nc
Daniel against Lillde Mcdaniel. Abandon
ment was alleged.
Probate ONCE
Judge STILES yesterday began hearing in
the contest of THE will of Easter Glenn.
The estate involved lis "a small one. Quite
a number of witnesses were summoned to
testify.
Marriage licences were granted William
Davis and Miss Mary John, DR.. w. I.
Hayes and Miss Emma Barksdale.
Papers of Incorporation were filed by Lin
ton Lodge No. 100, Knights of Pythaas, of
Bessemer and the Societa De Mutuo So
corso Uione Fratellanza Dtaliana, of Pratt
City.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01

The Alabama State fair has issued a
ba ndsome souvenir book which contains ten
admission tickets to the State fair. This
hook rs now ON sale, and the lady selling
Nhe greatest number will be presented by
G. C. Ellis Buggy and Harness company
with handsome phaeton and horse, valued
al S750. The book and tickets sell for S..
OF this amount the Woman's club and the
canvasser gets 81 on every book sold.
Ladies desiring to sell books will please call
at the State fair headquarters, POI Nine
teenth street, North, and confer with the
mana cement. j. A. ROUNTREE,
Secretary Alabama State Fair
. 1927 tt
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
kentucky's Trial Trip

Newport News, Va, October S1.-The
firsit-class battleship kentucky went out
on her builders trial trip this morning.
The wind was high and the sea heavy.
These conditions prevailed all day, prevent
ing any attempt at record running. Under
forced draught and in a wind blowing thir-
ty miles an hour the Kentucky attained a
speed of sixteen and one-third knots, or
one third knot more than required by the
contract Captain Henvy, of the Old Do
minion Steamship company, navigated the
ship on her trip. The Kentucky returned
and anchored off Old Point at o'clock this
evening, the high wind rendering 1T unwise
to attempt to enter the river tonight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
PUBLIC WEDDING
ON THE GROUNDS
Another Feature Added to the
Great State Fair.
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
Work of Placing Exhibits Begun and
Will be Completed by Monday
Opening Only Six Days Off
Great Crowds Coming

Just six more days and the gates to the
greatest fair ever held in Alabama will be
thrown open to the public.
Arrangements are being made for the re-
ception of such a mighty throng of people
as never before congragated In Alabama.
The people are coming. They will be here
from all sections Of the state, and will be
amply repaid for the time and the expense
of the trip. They will see exhibits that will
make them proud to claim Alabama as
their home.
A feature of the fair will be public
marriage on November Ia. when a promi-
nent couple will Celebrate their marriage
VOWS on the grounds. The fair association
will arrange the details and bear the ex-
pense of the ceremony, which will be per-
formed by prominent divine The names
of the young couple will be kept a secret
until the day of the wedding.
Exhibits are coming in rapidly and being
placed, and by the end of the week a grand
Transformation will have been effected at
Smiths Park-the Transformation of an old
field into a beautiful city of magnificent
exhibits of industrial and agricultural pro-
ducts. a5ss-saAi
BY Monday the displays will all be in
their places, the race track will be IN prime
condition, the public halls and the ciuo
houses will be ready to receive visitors.
Reports from various portions Of the
state indicate an overlooking crowd for the
opening day. 1t is stated that a large
party OF Cincinnati people will be here that
day to see Alabama's matchless exhibits
and others are coming from the surround
ing states. s.s
Birmingham will be ready for them ana
will extend to them O. royal welcome. she
will make them feel at home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
Mountain and Seashore

As the neated term approaches one be-
gins to look over the advantages of the
various resorts and make arrangements
for the summer outing. In this connection
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway which
connects with the Louisville and Nash
vile and Queen and Crescent railways, Of
fers to those contemplating a summer
vacation a greater variety of resorts than
any other line. Both the mountain and
sea shore resorts of the Virginias and the
New England coast are reached by the
famous f. F. v. limited of the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway. The trains of this COM
many. yestibuled throughout, lighted by
electricity, with observation and dining
cars. are unsurpassed in modern equip
ment. For full information of resorts.
rates, etc., apply Louisville and Nashville
once Morris avenue, or Queen and Cres-
cent ticket Office or address c. B. Ryan.
A. G. P. A., Cincinnati. o.
6-7-sun-wed-tf.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
SELMA
Cotton Warehouse Observation-Disclosures
Off for Washington

Selma, October 3o.-(Special)-A Fauns-
dale, about tllirt miles west of here Satur-
day night, fire destroyed the cotton ware
house Of ], H. Minge & Son, resulting in
the loss of between 81, 100 and 200 bales
Of cotton,
Senator Morgan left this morning for
Washington where he will remain about ten
days returning at the end of that time to
Selma. He has fully recovered from his
Night indisposition of Friday night in
Montgomery.
The matter of having a public funeral
over the remains of the late Captain SAT-
fold, Of the Thirteenth infantry, who lost
bis life in the Philippines has been abau-
doned, the family having reconsideredf the
matter and decided that tt would have been
his wish to have been buried at Airing
ton.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-01
FLORENCE
Miss Haley Dead Cornerstone of Court
House to be Laid

Florence, October 31.-(Special.) -Miss
Hattie E. Haley, a sister of Mark R. Haley,
died at the residence of the latter on Sun
day night very suddenly of heart disease.
The citizens of Florence and Lauderdale
county are preparing for a grand time
here about November 20, at which time 1t
is proposed to lay the cornerstone Of the
new court house, now in process of erec-
ton
c.. ]. Rea, of the Florence Milling Com
pany, Is now In Illinois buying wheat and
Corn for the mills, the supply in this county
being very short this year on account of
the long drouth