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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
ANTI-STRIKE BILL
Received by the Reichstag in Modi-
fed Form.

Berlin, June 1.-The reichstag, con-
trary to expectations, received the anti
strike bill today. The provisions of the
bin are now less stringent than the en-
peror at first intended.
The measure provides that whoever
threatens to forcihly prevent persons
from going to work will be sentenced to
a maximum of a years imprisonment.
Where there are extenuating circum-
stances a fine of 1000 marks will be
imposed.
The same punishment will be meted
out TO those who threaten a boycott to
compel employers or employees to desist
from work or who during a lockout try
to force employees or employers to yield
to their demands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
A PRISONER KILLED
While Trying to Break Jail at Lead
Vile.

LeadvilIe, Colo, June IAN attempt
ed rescue of prisoners in the Jail was
frustrated by the vigilance of the Off
GERS who had been forewarned. A man
who is supposed to be J. w. Breath of
San Bernardino, Gala, was seen in the
darkness to scale the high fence about
the Jail. When captured he fought like
a tiger, knocking down Deputy Sheriff
Pelter and severely injuring Under
Sheriff Lechmere by biting him in the
cheek. When Lechmere finally succeed
ed in drawing his revolver he killed
Breath shooting him through the heart
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
FIREMEN RIDE WHEELS.
Scheme Proposed by One of the Dis
trict Commissio toner's of the
National Capital

Washington, June 1.-District Com
missioner John B. Wight, who has
charge of the fire department here. is
planning to add bicycle squad to his
force of fire-fghters.
The bicycle firemen can carry small
extinguishers on their backs, and it is
thought that their ability to reach a
fire in advance of the big engines and
before it has had an opportunity to
spread, will result in much saving of
property.
Washington's broad streets, which are
never congested with traffic, with their
smooth asphalt pavements, will permit
the trial of the experiment under the
greatest advantages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
TORNADO AT ASHTON.
Small Town Near Arkansas City
Struck by a Tornado

Arkansas City, Kan. June Am in
cipient tornado struck the village of
Ashton. Is miles west of here about /
O'Clock this morning, demolishing the
residence of b F. Waggoner, several
barns and other small buildings, and
uprooting half dozen orchards.
Mr. Waggoner was carried $50 feet
and painfully though not dangerously
injured His child was found $50 feet
from the building uniniured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
Reforms For Spain.

Madrid, June Premier Silvela, ad-
dressing a meeting of the majority SEN
ators and deputies today. urged the ne
cessity OF radical reforms, which he be-
heNed could be realized without re-
course to dictatorship. In the course
of his remarks the premier said that
II his programme for rehabilitation fail
ed the country would fall under a die
tatorship. which, he added. would be
productive of the greatest avils
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
AMERICAN IN TROUBLE.
Administers Thrashing to a Citizen
of Johannesburg.

johannesburg. June lone of the
leading financierS here, a man named
Eckstein has been assaulted at the
Standard Bank, by Thomas Regan. an
American. who struck him in the face
with whip and with his bare fist,
smashed his eyeglasses and threw him
to the ground.
Regan, before he was overpowered
resisted desperately and again struck
EcksteIn after having been arrested.
The affair has caused a great sensation
here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
PEERAGE FOR PAUNCEFOTE
British Ambassador to the United
States to Be Elevated

London, June LIT has been definite
ly ascertained by the Associated Press
that Sir Julian Fauncefote the British
ambassador to the United States and
head of the British delegation at the
peace conference will be elevated to the
peerage and that the announcement will
be made in the list of the queens birth
day honors, which will be issued tomor-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
Stock of BreadstuF:

Liverpool, June Following are the
stock of breadstuffs and provisions in
Liverpool Wheat (in certified ware
houses), /, 1898, 900 centalS; corn (in certi-
fed warehouses;, 500, 900 centals; flour,
1876, 900 sacks; bacon, l., 900 boxes; hams,
1900 boxes: shoulders. 1,400 boxes;
lard. As, 600 tierces; cheese, 29, 900 boxes;
butter 100 packages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
Name of Office Only.

Washington, June Third Assistant
Postmaster General Merritt has order
ed discontinuance of the practice of
printing the names of postmasters on
any book. blank or card used in con-
Quoting the registry of business and
hereafter only the name of the postof-
flee, county and state will be printed
thereon by the department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington June 1.-The following
changes of fourth class postmasters
We're made today for Kansas: Altoona,
Wilson county, Mrs. Lizzie Hicks. vice
w. j. Hicks, dead; Belpre, Edwards
county, D. G. Donavan, vice Edward
Brown. removed,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
They Want a Quarter.

Steubenvi1le, o., June 1.-Two hun
dred employees in three sewer pipe works
near Toronto, O., have struck for %
cents increase per day. They have re-
fused an offer of 10 cents increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
JUST 10000 MEN.
That Is What General Otis Considers
Necessary.

Washington, June 1.-Replying to the
inquiries of the secretary of war, Gen.
Otis telegraphs that he is still of the
opinion that so, 900 troops will be necessary
for the effective control of the Philip
mines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
Over His Veto.

Boston. June 1.-The house TODAY
passed over the governors veto. the bill
exempting trades union from the laws
fEations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
Weather Indications.

Chica go, June 1.-For Kansas: Partly
cloudy tonight and Friday with showers
in north and east portions tonighti
southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-01
Cripple creek Output.

Cripple Creek, Colo, June 1.-The
month of May was record breaker for
this district, the gold production amount-
ing to $1,625, ,00Q.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
CHURCH FOUNDATION STOLEN.
BATTING HOLLOW HAS A SURPRISE AND A
MYSTERY.

BATTING HOLLOW HAS A SURPRISE AND
MYSTERY.
Batting Hollow Long Island. June 6-Buidings
have been stolen before this, but It has remained
for this village to have foundation stolen 1t was
a church foundation. too.
The Swedenborgian church in this village was
founded about fifty years ago by Jonathan Horton.
II stood unoccupied and unused for a number OF
years The little church the farm Of the
late Abel Corwin. who interested in the sue
cess OF the church. and set apart a portion OF his
farm for that purpose This farm is now owned by
A NJ. Warner
When the women OF the Congregational Society
were considering the plan OF building small lect-
ture-room, 10 be used also for their sewing circle.
the idea was suggested that the little Swedenbor-
gian or New church. be purchased and moved to
the Of the church. and attached to IL for the
use Of the Ladies' Sewing Society and such other
meetings as may be desired by the church. A meet
ing was held and the point was raised that no one
had a legal right sell the church property with
out authority from the church's headquarters, and
George r. Wells OF those entering a pro-
test
The building. however. was sold to the Congrega-
tional Church Society. and employed
done last week. Then 1t was that volunteers were
called In from the church society 10 cart away the
church foundation. A dozen responded with their
teams and tho next morning at $50 set the
time when operations should begin and the teams
he hand 10 cart away the foundation walls TO
the grounds OF the church society. where they
10 be used underpinnlng for the same building.
When the men arrived they at a glance that
in the night the foundation had disappeared.
osd fr 70 n bur eveT1 ne 9 W6S ike 70 can o pe
what has become OF the old foundation.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
SHEEHAN'S FRIENDS WIN.

HIS TICKET ELECTED BY THE PEoUoD CLUB
DIRECTORS
meeting Of the Board Of Directors OF the Pequod
Club was held last night at the clubhouse No. PSI
West Twenty-ffth-st., to elect a president in the
place of Frank J. Goodwin who recently resigned
Mr.. Goodwin is adherent OF Richard Croker.
and when John c. Sheehan some days ago made
known his intention of hitting out at Croker Mr.
Goodwin retired from the club He now purposes
10 lead the opposition against Mr. Sheehan in the
Xth District at the primaries in September.
1t expected that opportunity would be
taken at the Pequod Club last night to begin the
struggle against Mr. Sheehan 1t was the first
meeting of the clubs directors since he declared
that he going 10 strike at Mr.. Croker in the
Tammany organization. But although the meet
ing attended by over hundred members, the
contest against Mr Sheehan did not develop in
any way. His ticket went through without trouble
and without dissenting vote.
n. Taylor Phillips. who was the vice-president
OF the club. chosen president and John Jor-
dan elected vice president. Philip +. dwell
selected 10 All Mr Jordan's place on the Board
~
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
TWO EXCHANGES ELECT OFFICERS.

The Produce Exchange and the Cotton Exchange
both held their annual election yesterday. There
opposition the regular ticket at either
Exchange. The officers OF the Produce Exchange
are follows: President. Elliot T. Barrows: vice.
president. F. H. Andrews; treasurer E. c. Rice
managers, 10 serve two years. F. v. Dare, Vincent
Loeser H. A. McGee, William Hamilton. Andrew
]. Toomey and r. E. Amin: trustee OF gratuty
fund, TO serve three years, E. T. Hopkins.
The following comprise the ticket elected at the
Cotton Exchange: President, Thomas NJ Robin
son; vice-president Samuel T. Hubbard. jr.; treas
urer. George Brennecke managers. George w.
Baly, John L. Buard, E. A. Fachiri, J. Temple
Gwathmey, Hermann Hagedorn George F. Jones.
R. T McDougal James F. Maury David II. Mil
Ter, Hermann Norden, Marcus j. Parrott. William
Ray, Robert H. Rountree, William Tubbs and
Levi c. Lathrop
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
BRIDGETENDER BADLY HURT.

Michael White OF No. 5l4 Columba-st.. has been
tending the bridge at Third-ave. and the Gowanus
Canal for years and he never realized until yester
day how dangerous occupation he was engaged
in. He is now laid up In the seney Hospital with
three broken ribs and severe internal injuries.
The accident happened in the afternoon White
who Is forty years old. slowly turning the
draw I'm the old-fashioned way-that Is with key
at the end Of long lever. The draw did not seem
to work as well as usual and as White was strain
ing away on the lever the end snapped OF For
some reason the bridge rolled back quickly bring
ing the end OF the broken lever around with great
force White was astonshed that he had no
in the side and knocked him down The cap
tain OF the boat which was about 10 go through
the draw clambrred up the bank and ran Tor
policeman An ambulance was called. and the IN
jured man was taken 10 the Seney Hospital by
Ambulance Surgeon Buckley
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
JACOB FIELD TO RETIRE.

Few months ago all the newspapers noted tho
TACT OF the temporary retirement from Wall Street
OF EDWARD Il. Talcott OF Bell & Co, after having
made about 81 100000 in operations on the bull side
OF the market Yesterday IT became known that
Jacob Field who was for many years a member Of
the Consolidated Exchange. but who since his ad-
mission. last October TO membership In the Stock
Exchange has had an ONCE with Bell e. Co.. was
about to follow the example of Mr.. Talcott and
retire from the market. Mr.. Field. who Is perhaps
the most prominent room trader Of the Stock
EXchange. has within the last few days closed out
MS various holdings and Will leave the Street with
fortune estimated at $3.50 900. most Of Il accumu
lated since the close OF the with Spain He
sails for Europe on the Auguste Victoria June
10. with his wife and his friend, Or. Arnold Sturn
dorf. and Will stay abroad about three months. He
has been In Wall Street for thirty years having
started his business life as office boy in brokers'
Office about 1869.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
THE DENANDS or LABOR.
PRESIDENT HAYEss ADDRESS TO THE BOT
TIE BLOWERS AT BRIDGEToN

PRESIDENT HAYEs's ADDRESS TO THE Bot
TIE BLOWERS AT BRIDGEToN
Brdgeton. June (speciaD.-President Dennis A.
Hayes of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association
addressed labor meeting in Moore's Opera House
tonight. presenting the claims OF the striking
bottle blowers in the present controversy There
were many representative citizens and business
men in the audience Mr. Hayes begun his remarks
with this statement;
The glass bottle blowers Of Bridgetou have
struck for union wages and cash payments and
the right TO belong TO a labor organization Every
effort heretofore made 10 secure these privileges
has met with refusal dismissal from work II
is only since last March that the men employed
In two OF the largest concerns here have dared to
attend meetings for the purpose OF hearing labor
questions discussed. The grievance here makes up
the principal contentious Of labor the world over.
Inc demand Is that the compensation OF the work
ers snail be sufficient 20 enable them 10 lay BY
something for the inevitable rainy day, and that
there be something left and above the expense
OF merely living. 10 let into their lives more light
and leisure"
He went on to say that the demand here was tnat
the bottle blowers should receive the
pensation that was paid for the kind OF work
throughout the entire country, and he declared
that nowhere In the country skilled labor In
this line so much deprived of it's rights I'm
Brldgeton. He then went 10 give the details Of
the strike and the consequences and said that
the only remedy was strict maintenance OF the
principles for which the strike begun.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
sUPERINTENDEYT JENKINS RESIGNS.

HAS BEEN IN CHARGE OF THE STATE SCHOOL,
FOR DEAF MUTEs FOR SIXTEEN YEARS.
Trenton June (speciaD.-Professor Weston
Jenkins superintendent Of the New-Jersey School
for Deaf Mutes. has sent mis- resignation to the
Board OF Managers which will meet tomorrow.
Mr. Weston desires that his official relations with
the school shall cease at the closing OF the pres
ent term, which will be in about two weeks He
has been superintendent OF the institution for tho
last sixteen years since II founded. IN
1883 When the soldiers orphanage was abolished
and the State purchased the property, he was
placed in charge. and much OF the success OF the
Institution has been due his labors in its behalf.
In his administration the number OF pupils has
been increased one-haf and many new departments
have been added until now the school ranks among
the finest OF its kind In the country. Among the
innovations recently introduced were the manual
training department and the printing or1ce In the
former cabinet making and other woodworking are
taught TO the boys who soon become proncent In
the use OF tools In the printing office a daily
newspaper Is published. and a magazine Is issued.
quarterly
Professor Jenkins Will say nothing as 10 the rea-
son OF his resignation
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
crBANS TAKE THE MONEY
IRISH OF Ex-INsURGENTS AT GUINES-
CRIME on THE ISLAND.

xy.vana June 5.-Payments at Guines were
.sna to-day until 6 o'clock this evening. the
.S.ol number Of Cuban troops paid there be-
ing $40.
go sanchez reports that a small farmer
uovana has made a declaration that four
..,,sd men appeared at his house last night and
s.randed $3.50 He was unable to pay this
sr,ount. but under threats. gave them $40
BURGLARS ACTIVE IN HAVANA
Many burglaries have been committed recently
,r hotels. stores and private houses here, and
chs police believe an organized band of Ameri-
.,n thieves is at work On Saturday night the
house Of Mr. Griffith. the British Acting Consul
General. was entered and money, jewelry and
clothes taken.
General Fitzhugh Lee has sent three troops
Of the 7th Cavalry to scour the provinces of
Havana and Pinar del Rio. and squads OF ten.
ff,een and twenty men. with provisions for ten
says, are visiting the small towns. at night when
possible, the idea being TO make military dis
play.
Colonel Figueroa, Of the Cuban infantry in
Havana Province, In a letter to the Spanish
edition Of La Lucha" passonately appeals to
the soldiers who were mustered out last week
10 refuse 10 give up their arms and accept the
American gratuity. He denounces those who
act contrary TO such advice as towards" and
voluntary outcasts." He says:
The offer made by the United States insults
the honor Of the army Of liberation which did
not desert its posts even In terrible battle and
is a disgrace TO the graves Of soldiers who died
covered with glory. ] do not doubt the sin
cerity Of the American promises. but If this
money is offered as a gift why do not the
Americans buy ploughs and oxen with it, in
stead of insisting upon the delivery OF our arms
Guard therefore, the flag, which will be mine
through life and be defended by my sabre
which will be unsheathed until the conservation
@, our independence or the necessity arises for
returning Titanic stroke.
AN AGENT OF wEYLER LYNCHED.
A dispatch from San Antonio de los Banos
saws that jose Labregat notorious agent Of
General weyer who outraged defenceless
vomen and killed children. arrived there yes
terday His appearance was the signal for a
gathering Of relatives and friends of those whom
he formerly prosecuted The excitement con-
tinred throughout the day and last night.
About midnight a crowd surrounded the house
where he was and began to threaten him. He
attempted 10 escape. and. on meeting the DEM
onstrators emptied his revolver, wounding two
persons The crowd closed in and captured him
and he was lynched in the public square.
General Gomez drives daily, but SHOWS the
effects Of the recent attack Of cold and fever.
He saws he feels well. but admits that at his
time Of life such attacks are more serious than
in the case Of a younger man he emphasizes
also his political worry and the cruel at
tacks OF men TO whom in the past. l showed
nothing but favor"
The new Debtor and Creditor Order" was Of
1cially issued to-day.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
TO SAVE THE PALISADES.

A PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD IN UNION HILL
TO BRoAcH THE PLAN OF THE COMMISSION.
public meeting in the interests Of the move
ment to save the Palisades and erect thereon
memorial OF Admiral Dewey's victory at Mania
will be held on Friday evening at o'clock IN
Froemchen's Hall, Unon-st. and New-fork-ave,
Union Hill The hall seats 900 people. ano can
be reached by the Union Hill trolley-cars from
the West Shore and Hoboken ferries
Zimmerman's Band will furnish patriotic music
Miss Gaines and Miss Vermilye. both members OF
the Palisades Commission will be present MISS
Gaines, who has spoken throughout the west upon
the Palisades question. will make an address, ahd
there will be other speakers from Union Hill; The
Rev. DR.. Cornelius Brett. OF Jersey City. VIII open
the meeting with prayer. 49,, -,
The purpose is to state the plan by which tne
Commission hopes 10 succeed in saving the RAN
sades. The meeting will be held. rain or SHINE,
and all will be welcome.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
MAD DOG IN A MUSIC HALL.
A RAB1D ANIMAL CAUSES A LIVELY QUARTER OF
AN HOUR IN THE TENDERLoIN.

A RAB1D ANIMAL CAUSES A LIVELY QUARTER OF
AN HOUR IN THE TENDERLoIN
mad dog. one with many symptoms OF hy-
drophoba. suddenly appeared in front Of Proctor's
Theatre, in West Twenty-thrd-st.. about o'clock
last night, and caused panic among the hun
dreds Of persons who were around the place.
The dog chased into George Huber's saloon
near the corner Half dozen men were lined up
in front OF the bar drinking. when the dog ran in
swapping and snarng.
Mad dog"' came the cry In from the street. and
with one accord the drinkers dropped their glasses
and sprang upon the bar. The dog foaming at
the mouth and presenting terrifying appearance
rushed back OF the bar and received the undisputed
right Of way from the three bartenders. He soon
ran into the billiard-room where dozen men took
refuge top Of the tables.
The animal ran from this place and dashed into
the Bon Ton Music Hall where it caused great ex-
citement. Performers deserted the stage, and
patrons ran in every direction. calling for help. The
dog finally ran out Of this place and into the hall
way Of No l47. Here 1t was killed by pistol shot
by Policeman Remey. He had been close after
the animal all the time. but the crowd was so great
that he did not dare to shoot until the dog was In
safe place.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
THREATENED TO STRIKE FOR ICE WATER.

vIcE-PREsIDENT ALEXANDER AvERTs TROUBLE
AT THE STANDARD OIL CoMPANY's PLANT
The action OF James r. Alexander. OF Elizabeth,
vice-president for New-Jersey OF the Standard Oh
Company, ave-ted yesterday afternoon serious
strike among the several thousand employees OF
that corporations large establishment at Constable
Hook. Bayonne. The discomfort among the men
was general the trouble being precipitated by the
alleged arbitrary actions OF Superintendent Utley
Wedge
Several days ago Superintendent Wedge. who
formerly private secretary for John d. Rookie
feller decided TO abolish the water carrier system,
which has been privilege OF the employees for
many years. Yesterday the carriers employed In
the various departments were discharged. and In
stead Of the customary cooling ice water the eul-
ployes were forced 70 refresh themselves with
water from the supply pipes. which was unusually
warm because OF the days intense heat the pipes
being exposed in places to the sun
The grievances OF the men were made known 10
Mr. Alexander with their determine ton TO strike
unless the abolished privilege restored. and BY
his orders liberal supplies of iced oatmeal water
were distributed by the old carriers.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-06
ESCAPED EVICTION By SUICIDE.

ONE OF THE coNsTABLEs WANTED TO DIsPos-
sEss THE MANS WIDOW AND CHILDREN
Matthew c. Sweet. forty-seven years old. an un-
dertaker at No AL Broad-st. Newark. fatally shot
himself in the head in his office yesterday after
noon Business embarrassment was said TO have
prompted the act Sweet taken TO St Michael S
Hospital. month ago Sweet was unable to pay
rent and proceedings begun to dspossess
him. He was allowed until p m. yesterday to
pay. -,
Constable Hartborn and two helpers called az the
house at 230 o'clock evict Sweet, whose wife
tainted when told their business. Policeman Gay
nor who was present suggested TO the constaoles
that in view OF what had Just occurred they had
bet'e defer their dspossession. One of the con-
sta ues replied that they knew their own business
whereupon the policeman hustled them out OF the
door.
Mr. Sweet was born IN Newark. and was az one
time In business with the late Edward e Stars
He leaves a widow and four children