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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
FAURE'S GIFT
To the American People For
malIy Presented
At the White House by Am
baSSadOr CambOn.
MAGNIFICENT VASES
Of the Famous SeVres Ware of
France
MAGNIFICENT VASES
To Commemorate Opening of
French-American Cable.

Washington, April S.-A notable cere-
mony occurred at the Blue room of the
executive mansion at IL o'clock today,
when the French ambassador M. Cam
bon presented to the government and
the American people as represented
through President Mckinley two mag
nificent Sevres vases from the French
national pottery at Sevres. The gift
was from the late president of the
French republic, Felix Faure and COM
memorated the opening of the French
American cable on August IL last when
President Mckinley and President
Faure exchanged the first message over
the new line, between the White House
and palace of the Elysee. The base and
the pedestal stand ovr six feet high
and are of a deep blue characteristic of
the finest Sevres ware as well as in
happy accord with the prevailing colors
of the blue room.
The presentation was made the oc-
casion for happy exchange of interna-
tonal greetings, M. CambOn making an
address and the president responding.
NJ. Cambon was accompanied by the
entire staff of the embassy including
M NJ Thiebaut, Taigney, BOufve, Major
De Grandprey and Lieutenant De Far
amOnd, and NJ. Lurienne of the French
Gable company. The president was ac-
companied by Secretary Hay and some
of the officials of the household. The
vases had already been placed in posi-
ton one on either side of the large
window looking toward the Potomac
They far exceeded in excellence any
thing in the way of porselain hitherto
brought to the White House.
The Sevres factory is a government
institution situated near Paris on the
banks of the Seine, half way between
Paris and Versailles. 1t was created by
Louis XIV and because the soil furnished
a porcelain clay entirely unique in the
modelling Of fine articles. The most
prominenet artists in France, both
painters and sculptors have been at
tached to this factory. There is proba-
bly, not a royal palace in Europe that
does not possess one or more celebrated
specimens of the Sevres ware such as
vases or table services and the White
House itself possesses a Sevres service
which appears at the state dinners Civ
en- by the president. The vases will now
remain a permanent possession of the
White House along with several other
notable decorations given by foreign
governments. If they had been given
personally to President Mckinley it
would have required an act of congress
for their acceptance, but as a gift to the
American government and people, no
special act is required and they remain
one of the fixed possessions of the
White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
OPEN TO VISITORS.
Firemen of Station No. 3 Have Re
fitted Their Quarters

The firemen at station No. on JEFF
ferson street, between Third and
Fourth streets have been refitting their
quarters and now invite the public to
visit them.
penSe of the firemen. An Office room for
the reception of visitors has been made
CHEEKY looking by a new oak desk, easy
chairs, pictures, curtains, carpet, lounges
and brio a brac. The dOrmitory has
been improved by white enameled bed
steads, ten of them, taking the place of
the old ones. The men are proud of
their quarters and are anxious for the
public to visit them.
The members of the company are r.
L. Brown, captain; ]. H. Rhodes, lieu
tenant; G. H. Moss, secretary; Kirk
Pinkston and Clifton Meeks, pipemen;
Louis Knott and George Sneed, drivers;
j. w. Washington and Edward Conel-
ly, 1addermen and John Spaulding, SUBJ
Stitute,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
MAZET, NOT LEXOW.
Another Investigation of New York
Departments Begun.

New York, April S.-The Mazet inves-
tigating committee began it's examina-
ton today into the workings of the de-
partments of the city of Greater New
York. Chief Clerk Kipp of the police
department had been subpoenaed to ap-
pear today and to bring all books and
papers touching the acts of Capt Price
in the Tenderloin for the past six
months. Mr.. Kipp was also ordered to
procure order No. "a, issued by Chief
Devery, commanding all precinct COM
manders to close up all gambling places
and report weekly on the subject
Among the papers Maj Kipp is to bring
are charges made against Devery when
he was a police Captain and which ac-
cuse him of failure to close disorderly
houses in his precinct in 1893
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Name
BERLIN MONEY OFFERED.
Deutsche Bank Interested in ar
American Railroad Contract.

New York, April S-The Deutsche
bank of Berlin, it was learned today, is
back of Frederick B. Esler and the
Metropolis Contract company in it's of
fer to bid for the contract to build the
tunnel road under the rapid transit law
as it now exists. In a general way Mr.
Esler has stated that the principals be-
hind the Metropolis company have bet
ter financial standing than all the big
stockholders in the Metropolitan COM
pany.
From the most reliable sources it has
been ascertained that the Deutsche
bank has made an agreement to provide
the $5,00O000 which is to be used as a
guarantee fund for the operation of the
tunnel road after it has been construct
ed by the Metropolis company.
This money is to be deposited with the
United States Trust company of New
York, and is to be available only for
the purchase of rolling stock and equip
ment and for operating expenses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
w. C. T. U. is SNUBBED.
Mckinley Has No Time to Listen to
Complaints

Washington, April SIN response to
note sent to the White House by di-
rectiOn of the district W. c. T. Z. ask
ing for an interview with the president
in regard to the Interpretation given
by-Attorney General Griggs of the
"anti-canteen law" Mrs. Emma r
SheIton, secretary of the organization
has received the following reply:
Executive Mansion, Was shington.
AprI o--Dear Madam: In reply to
your note of this date. I beg leave to
state that the presidents engagements
are such as to render it impossible to
arrange Tor an audience this week or
for some time to come.
IF you will be good enoueb +o s,,b-
INIT IN writing what it is desired to pre-
sent l will take pleasure in bringing it
promptly to the presidents attention.
Very truly yours. J. A. PORTEP
Secretary to the President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
FIRST WIDOWS PENSION.
Mrs. Leona Miller of Fort Scott Given
$12 Per Month.

Fort Scott, April S.-The first pension
granted by the department at WASH
ington to a resident in this city under
the Spanish-American war, has been
granted to Mrs. Leona w. Miller, whose
husband, John r. Miller, was killed in
the bloody battle at San Juan Hill on
July l. 1898. Mrs. Miller resides with
her mother on East Pine street. Her
husband was a private in company b,
Twenty-fourth United States infantry,
(colored) in which he enlisted in 1892.
The colored regiment was sent to
Cuba in the spring of 1898. On July 1,
in the fierce struggle in which the col
ored soldiers did effective work, he was
killed Mrs. Miller received no word
from him and he was among the miss
ing. She wrote to the war department
and received the reply that her husband
was among the killed Application for
a widows pension was made. Yester-
day Mr.. SimOns received word that
Mrs, Miller had been granted a widows
nension of So per month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
THE WEEK IN STOCKS.
Causes Which Led Up to Yesterdays
Break

New York. April S.-This week has
witnessed speculation of a remarka bly,
variable character. The extreme rise
early in the trading induced liquidation
of enormous speculative lines by insid-
ers which eventually resulted in a very
violent break yesterday, part of the
losses being recovered but still leaving
very material declines especially
among the Industrial specialties
I The rapid creation of industrial COM
binations recently found some of the
banks with a, number of these securi-
ties, that were fuctuating widely as
collateral for loans Discrimination
against the industrials in favor of the
more seasoned standard stocks gradual
ly ended in the banks either refusing
such collateral or demanding high in
terest rates even after marking off
much of the quoted value. This render
ed brokers cautious in dealing in these
securities. The Stringency in call mon
ey owing to the financing of industriI
combinations and the meeting of April
dividend and interest requirements had
a depressing influence. The rates for
call money ranged as high as 16 per
cent but most of the loans or acceptable
collateral were between 6 and 10 per
cent, although there were loans as low
as per cent.
1t appeared that many spectators
had been increasing their holdings as
the advancing market had accumula-
ted their paper profits. Bear operators
knowing of this pyramiding were ag-
gressive and easily uncovered large
lines of stop loss orders. The fact that
many of the larger operators had real
iZed profits together with the conserva-
tive attitude of the banks towards loans
were a great help to the bears in Shak-
ing confidence in prices Sold out bulls
and many large active interests repur-
chased stocks on the decline on the the
ory that the reaction had about spent
its course and prices SharDlV recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
DID NOT USE STATE MONEY
Limbocker Is to Be Removed Under
q Silly Charge.

The governor proposes to remove J.
NJ. Limbocker one of the regents OF the
State Agricultural college, against
whom charges have been preferred, be-
cause he accepted $15 a month for ser
vices as purchasing agent of the col
lege boarding club. This money did not
come out of the state treasury but was
paid by the students of the institution
who were benefited by the service. The
whole fight on Limbocker seems to be
inspired by the Manhattan boarding
houses.
The boarding club began with a noon
day lunch. A number of students whose
means are limited found it inconvenient
to go to their bachelor quarters in the
town for their lunch and brought cold
lunch to school. This was not health
full and since the institution maintains
a branch of domestic science it was ar
ranged to have the noon lunch pre-
pared by the students of that science
and served at noon for the nominal
price of 10 cents. 1t at once became
popular and very many students avail
ed themselves of the opportunity to
get a warm meal at so small a cost.
Finally the service was increased to
include the three meals, breakfast,
lunch and supper, the expense to be
$1.75 per week. Several hundred stu
dents became patrons of the club which
of course made a large quantity of sup
plies necessary and it was also neces-
sary to employ a purchasing agent. Mr..
Limbocker agreed to perform the SER
vice at SIS per month, and the money
was paid by the club.
1t is proposed to remove Mr.. Hoffman,
another regent, against whom charges
have been preferred, because he voted
to authorize Mr.. Limbocker to become
purchasing agent of this club.
OF all puerile, Pecksniffian contempti-
ible "rea asons'' for removing a public
officer, this seems the most utterly SO.
If these regents are to be removed
hatch up something that will not make
the whole state laugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
CISSY LOTUS DIVORCE.
Justice Truax Appoints Referee in
the Case.

New York, April S.-Justice Truax, in
the supreme court, appointed Charles
Donohue as a. referee to hear and de-
termine the issues in the suit for an alb
sOlute divorce brought by Mary Ce-
ella Lotus Brown Mccarthy against
Justin Huntley Mccarthy. The appli-
cation was consented to by Mr.. Nc
Carthy's attorney.
Cissie Lotus, the mimic The husband
from whom she asks divorce is an auth
or and son of Justin Mccarthy, histor-
ian and one time leader of the Irish
party in the house of commons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Or Otherwise Interrupted at
Nicaragua End.
Washington Can Hear Nothing
From American COnsuIs.
DETROIT ON THE WAY
To Bluefields by Way Of Port
LimOn.
No More FOOlishness Will Be
TOler ated.

Washington, April S.-The cruiser De
troit got away yesterday from La
Guayra for Port Iimon, Costa Rfca,
where she will receive instructions from
the navy department as to her further
course, the cable to Nicaraguan ports
being interrupted through the arbitrary
action of Gen. Torres.
Nothing has been heard at the state
department from it's representatives in
Nicaragua since Consul SOrsby cabled
from Port Limon three days ago an
account of Torres action and appealed
for two warships. The Detroit is due
at Port Limon Tuesday morning and
unless there is a decided change for
the better in the situation in Nicaragua
she will push on with all speed to Blue
fields. Our government is determined
not to tolerate the extortiOn practiced
by Torres upon American merchants
there.
A disquieting feature of the situation
is the Reimbursement by President
Zelaya of Torres contention that he
has a right to collect duties which have
already been paid by the Americans to
the de facto government of Bluefelds,
under Gen. Reyes, the leader of the
late insurrection. The Nicaraguan
government contention is that foreign
residents of BlueffeldS having been
warned Dy the government not 10 pay
custom duties to the insurgents can not
now claim exemption from a re-collec-
tion by the agent of duties so paid.
The state department, however, has
satisfied itself that the inSurgent gov
ernment at Bluefields under Gen. Reyes
was a de facto government in the full
sense of the term and also that the
merchants paid the duties under abso-
lutte compulsion. Therefore it is de-
termined not to tolerate a collection
of these dues of the present Nicaraguan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
No Change at Baker.
dispatch

which occurred a few days ago Concern
ing a change in the presidency of Baker
university was erroneous. The named
stranger to the board of trustees,
and the board is well satisfied with Presi-
dent Murln. The university is in a finer
condition than ever, with all interest
bearing debt paid, having one-third of the
amount hand for library build
ing. an annual enrolment of 569 the
largest in the history of the institution,
her friends united. harmonious and en-
thusiastic in her support. The future is
bright for Baker university and her eff
cient president, Dr. Murlin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
'PHONE GIRLS VOICE GONE.
Lansing Doctors Puzzled Over Strange
Affection of Young Woman.

Lansing, Mich, April S.-Miss Au-
gusta Brundage, a telephone girl in the
Lansing Exchange, awoke this morn
ing in a speechless condition and has
been unable since to utter a word.
The singular feature of the case is
that she has experienced no pain or
discomfort, but there is an apparent
paralysis of the vocal organs. The af-
Fiction is believed to be the result of
too much work at the exchange, and
there is a difference of opinion among
physicians as to whether the loss of
voice is permanent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
MATTOX HIDING.
SearcherS Hot on the Trail of
the Murderer.

Newl1rl1, o. T., April S.-The sheriff's
officers in Kay county say they are posi-
tive that Clyde Mattox is in hiding in the
Kaw Indian country. They say plans are
being made to effect his capture. Mrs.
Hatch told Sheriff Pierce, who was in
Ponca today, that she would sooner see
Clyde killed than captured. Pierce says
Mattox will be shot on sight if he offers
the slightest resistance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
DEWEY CAN'T COME.
His Services Are Still Needed in the
PHILIPPINES.

Washington, April S.-Secretary Long
announces that the delicate and import
ant duties devolving upon Admiral Geo.
Dewey, in connection with the restora-
tion of peace and the reorganization of
the government in the Philippines pre-
cludeS a compliance with the request of
the Business Mems association of
Washington looking to his participation
in the proposed peace jubilee in this city
next month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Alderman,s Seat Is Contested.

Salina, Kan, April Sc. L. Wilder.
defeated Independent candidate for
councilman in the Third ward, com
menced an injunction suit in the dis
trict court late yesterday afternoon for
the purpose of contesting the election
of A M Purinton, the temperance can
didate who was elected by majority
Wilder claims that the election board
allowed eleven persons, who do not live
in the ward, to vote for the temperance
Pa andidatP
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
GEN. MONTENEGRO DEAD.
He Wss Second Only to Aguinaldo in
Filipino Councils.

New York, April S.-The Journals
correspondent at Manila cables today
that pacificos who have returned within
the American lines report the death of
Gen. Montenegro, who was regarded as
next to Aguinaldo, the most influential
and aggressive of the Filipino leaders.
The report is credited at Manila, where
it is believed Gen. Montenegro fell while
defending Malolos.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Dollar Speakers.

New York, April S.-Eugene V. Brew
ster announced today the list of speak
ers for the Chicago platform dinner at
the Grand Central Palace April Is. The
list includes William J Bryan, Superior
Court Justice William ]. Gaynor of
Brooklyn, George Fred Williams of Mas
sachusetts, Charles A. Towne and John
S CrOSbV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
KiIIed bv Powder Exp1osion.

PinoIe. Cal, April S.-Twenty-
cans of black powder used in blasting
in the construction works at Point
Richmond. on the Valley road, exploded
this morning. James Hogan was killed
andThomas Keefe burned so badly he
will die. Daiquill, the superintendent
was burned about the face and arms
but will recover. No other men were
hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
FOR IDLE HOURS.
The Rev. c. M. Sheldon Donates
Books to the Car Men.

A bookcase containing about 100 books
has been placed in the office of the
street railway at Twelfth and jackson
Tor the men who are waiting to go on
duty to use.
The books and the case were put there
by the Rev Charles NJ. Sheldon. who
FOUND that extra men sometimes wait
to do. The men are pleased over tbS
gift and another credit goes to Rev. Mr..
Sheldon'S phila1thropic record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
rammany For Municipal Ownership.

New York, April Sat a meeting of
the Tammany hall general committee
last night resolutions were adopted
putting the organization on record as
favoring Lnunicipal ownership of gas
plants for all lighting purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08
Weather Indications.

Washington, April 8.-For Kansas:
Fair tonight and Sunday; warmer in
extreme west portion tonight; variable
winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-08

lars Special Commissioner With Army
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-13
a MONTANA SENSATION.
Prof Dwyer Droppet Dead When
a Ahout to Strike the "Divine
1paler.'

Minneapolis, Dec "A epecixI
to The Times from Butte, Mont,
says: Prof Malachy Dwyer, an
old resident of Butte, formerly of
Ogdensburg, n Y, during a heat
ed religious discussion with j S
Charlebois, the divine healer, at
tempted to strike the latter.
CharIebois called on God to pro-
tect him and Dwyer dropped
dead. The men were in the pubs
lie library at the time. ChlrIe
hois, who is from Helena, is edi-
tor of publication called "Tbe
Living Truth.' During the dis
cussion with Dwyer, the litter
called Charlebois liar and made
= rush for him with appraised
hands to strike him. Charlebois
says he stood up and called on
God to protect him and before
Dwyer could strike he dropped
dead. Dwyer was IS years old.
The coroner's inquest this even.
ing devel ped the fact that death
WAS due to heart failure produced
by excitement.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-13
A NARROW ESCAPE

Thankful words written by
Mrs. Ada + Aart, of Groton, >
ID. "Was taken with bad cold
which settled on my lungs; cough
set In and finally terminated in
Consumption. Four Doctors gave
me up, saying l could live but a
short time. | gave myself up to
my Savior, determined il l could
not stay with my friends on earth,
l would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. l gave it trial, took in
all eight bottles. 1t has cured me,
and thank God, l am saved and
now we'll and health woman. !"
Trial bottles free at Crawford
Bros Drug Store. Regular size
soc and $1.00. Guaranteed or
price refunded.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-13
CLBE Ks SALE
i%T'ATE OE SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF LANCASTER.
III the Common Pleas


COUNTY OF LANCASTER.
In the Common Pleas
ETIte British and American Mortgay.
Company. Limited Plaintiff. against
narlott, II rster, The Thomas T.
smith McIver o., and j Harry
Foster, Def ndapts.
>1lY virtue of All Order made Ia the
NJ above case by Judge O w Ru.
"chanan, dated October q, 1899. / wi
e,S-n ut public auction at Lancaster
.c"urt house, within the legal hours of
ia g, on the
FisV hOn6dy in January, 1900
the following de. cribed lots, psrce or
ttr@cis 0f land. to wit:
4~t All that piece, parce' or tract
OF tsud in the county of Lnuc 's'er AID
rs,t:e aforesaid, cDutainin, 22J acres,
.ssG"re Os. trss, conveyed to tue D.
&sudant, tharIntt r Foster by Mary
Il tassel.iue. Fannie w Cureron aud
II ia h Brow 10y deed dated Fehy
n 1878
2d. All that piece, parcel or tract ~
'land in the 'nnty Of Lancaster nnd
EtMt- afotesai containing 29f acres,
saess ore Or feSs, conveyed tu the D. =
&. .tdant. Charlotte r Foster, hy F.riza
II 8rown by de ii da ed Feby 27in,
tsB
che above tracts coustilu 5l9
=Acre-, m're or less. lying being anu
situate IN the county OF Lancaster , q
.-tSisC, of south Carolina. b runded OF
the North 10y lands OF II II Gunch
Nlnpis how owned by r b SoweII and
Hsath, Springs Il co tut formerly
owned by b Erwin "r his wife, MARY
kB irwin. on the East by lands of J K
MASSEY, Jr., 'ormerIy The G. Il Wad
p'aer, on the south bv lands OF w l.
SR"idey & o, formerly owned by j.
sEti Dunlap, and lands formerly be
logging to the estate If NJ rs Il p Blown
INV known as the Dugdale place, on
ss14a- West hy lands of w [. Roddey Il
"I'~', sarmeIly owned by ID Eli Dun ap
aud,0thers.
Pats of each tract wall be exhisited
oil day of gale
Terms OF sale; Que third cash, the
%baiance to be paid in equal iu.tai.
t1aeuts ofone ana two years. with in
sterest from day "f sale. The credit
portions of tin. sale n e TO he secured
by che bond Of tie purchase or par
" ch aver aud mort <age of the pr, mi
s+s The pure aser of the 225 re
tract on which ,he fnur-ro"m cottage
stands shall insure the same in some
good repu able Fire Insurance Com
+sssssy aud said i'o,icy shall lie assign, d
Sztothe Clerk OF the court ~ additional
security for the credit payments Pur
ssehaser or purchasers of i,her tract
witt have the 'p'ion of pali ing aii in
cash The purchaser or purchasers
~saust c"mpN with the terms Of sai e
within 30 minutes or the land viii b-
is2 Giedia,e res I'D at the bidders
sisk
Coy Purchaser to PAY for all "ece- :
Crsary papers inc uuIng revenu stamps
w. >. l.. PORTER,
G. &. &. Z. l.. G.
n r. Wylie Pih7s. Atty
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-13
Cooley Gives Bond.

Constable Cooley, one of the
wounded in Tuesdays great bats
tie, yesterday gave the bond of
$500 required of him by Judge
Watts and went homo to Henea
Path to finish recovering from his
wounds. The bond was signed by
Beer Dispenser James e Payne,
John M Cureton and Jailor A
Cooksey. -Gresnville News.