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The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12

morning and tonight will speak at
Representative hall on THE Struggles,
the Progress and the Hopes of Organ
lied Labor" He has been in Colorado
and Utah making speeches in the in
terest of labor, and is now on his way
east.
a million of the wage earners of the
United States has a face that resem-
bIes the printed Iikenesses of General
Phil Sheridan. ell wears a heavy, dark
mustache and small gOatee, and his
hair is allowed to grow long behind.
His complexion seems to have borrow
ed much of the color of the tobacco
leaves in the midst of which he spent
26 years of his life, portion of his ca
reer of which he speaks with a consid-
cradle show of pride. He is small in
stature and wears broad -brimmed
felt hat of the style assumed by Colo
mel w. F. Cody.
In Samuel Gompers organized labor
has a dreamer who builds marvellous
castles for it to inhabit. But, unlike
the average mortal who is wont to deal
in futures, the head of the American
Federation of labor has sound reason
ings to substantiate every hope he ex-
presses. He sees a great future ahead
for organized abor in this country.
and he is able to tell in an entertain
ing and logical manner why he has such
a vision.
of the growth of the labor movement
in the United States said he in his
room at the National hotel today. 1T
is only we who are watching it day by
day who realize the marvellous strides
it is making. Today we have nearly
a million men under the banner of the
American Federation of Labor, and by
the opening of the twentieth century,
only year and a half, we will have
two million wage earners on our rolls.
Then organized labor will be given it's
just dues, because the conditions of the
country will depend on the way it
swings.
People may think that in saying this
I am too sanguine, but know and am
sure of my position. One of the prin-
cipaI missions OF the Federation of La
bor since it's organization has been to
show labOring men that independence
lay in organization. This effort is now
having a more telling effect than ever
before. and all classes of labor are
strengthening. Laboring men are
breaking away from the domination of
political parties. and they no longer
heed the crack of the party bosses
whip. In another year and a half
such men as Croker. Platt, Hanna and
Cy Leland of Kansas will have COM
pleteIy lost their power in SO far as the
labOring classes are concerned.
Those who predict a terrible and
final struggle between capital and la
Dor are wrong. The struggle between
capital and labor is going on every day,
and gradually labor is forging ahead
toward equality and justice. There
will be no terrible final struggle. The
outcome will be when organized capt.
tai surrenders to organized labor be-
cause of it's power and influence. and
in steadily expanding and overcoming
anta-onisms labor is taking steps in
this direction every day. 1t is a grad
ual evolution of conditions. but not one
that will result in revolution.
THE theory of the solution of
STRIKES" continued Mr.. Gompers, lies
in the growth of organized labor. When
labor reaches that point where it is
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12

able to demand absolute justice, strikes
will be features of the past Employ
erS will then out of necessity have to
respect their employees, and tender them
fair and honorable treatment. Until
labor arrives at that condition, conten-
tions for justice will probably occur.
I am not in favor of strikes where mat
ters can be otherwise adjusted, but or
ganiZed labor will not run away from
such conflicts. The laboring men are
entitled to fair treatment, and it is no
more than right that they should insist
uopn it.
THE thinkers of the world are begin
ming to appreciate what organized la
Dor means, and it is time. In a short
while the knowledge will be forced up
on them. They realize that the move
ment to reduce the hours of labor is
means by which the workers may find
a road to enjoyment. The millions of
hours of leisure time signifies millions
of golden opportunities for Tightening
their burdens, of making their homes
more cheerful and their hopes nobler
and broader. When organized labor
takes its rightful stand in this country.
conditions will take great stride
toward the millennium and the world
will be decidedly better"
Mr.. Gompers says that he is not at
this time in a position to discuss the
ever, that the great danger in the for
nation of trusts is their movement
toward controlling legislation.
The president of the Federation of
Labor will not visit the mining regions
Of Kansas and Oklahoma, the scene of
ted that he had followed the difficulty,
and thought the miners right in their
demands.
Mr. Gompers is an enthusiastic anna
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
READY FOR WAR.
Commander In Chief of the
British Army
Putting In His Time at the
War Office.
PREPARING TO FIGHT.
Transportation For First Army
Corps Arranged.
Officers on Furlough Have Been
Notified.
PREPARING TO FIGHT.

London, June 12-Commander-in
chief Lord Wolseley has been busy
for several days and evenings at the
war office. preparing for possible event
ualties in South Africa. The effective
lists of the first-class- reserve have been
prepared and transportation for the
first army corps has been professionally
arranged. The officers on furlough have
been warned to hold themselves il:
readiness to return to their regiments.
The general trend of news however is
more pacific.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
TO PARIS IN 80 HOURS.
Aereal Company Organized to Oper-
ate Between New York and France

New York June IA company called
the Transcontinental Aerial Navigation
company has been formed, with the
promise of taking passengers from New
York to Paris, to the Paris exposition.
'in thirty hours and offices have been
opened in the downtown business sec
ton The company has been incor-
porated under the laws of South Dako-
ta and is sending circulars broadcast.
The capital stock is $100, 600, 600. 1t is
promised that three ships shall make
regular trips from New York to Paris
during the exposition every day.
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DEWEY'S SALARY.
The Admiral Will Receive $13,5Oo a
Year, Work or Play.

New York June pa dispatch to the
World from Washington says:
The navy department has issued a cir
cular fixing the salaries of navy officers
Dewey Will receive $l3.5OO. whether
duty. at sea or. on shore. The senior rear
$3.50 on shore. Rear Admiral Schley IS in
this list, but only receives the minimum
amount as he IS unassigned to shore
duty The junior rear admirals receive
81 500 while on sea duty and S4-611
shore. Rear Admiral Sampson is in the
junior list. but having a command at sea,
receives the maximum pay.
Should Schley be given an assignment
a sea he would receive 81. 900 more a year
than Sampson. but it is now his pay
amounts to but SS15 more.
Captains receive $500 at sea and $3.50
shore,
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MAKE WAR ON BARNES.
Oklahomans Leave For Washington
to File Charges Against Him.

Guthrie o. T, June Ex-senator
Clarke. Senator Biddison and Judge Har-
per will leave for Washington this week
to push charges of misconduct against
Governor Barnes.
1t is alleged that President McKin-
ley and Secretary Hitchcock are now
investigating Oklahoma affairs. The
opinion gains ground here that Gov
ernor Barnes will be removed from Of
fee.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
COP SHOOTS A WOMAN
While Attempting to Arrest Three
Robbers In Chicago.

Chicago, June 12.-While attempting
to arrest three men whom he caught
in the act of robbing w. A. Shaugh-
Messy Policeman Victor Stromborg shot
and fatally injured Nellie Leeman, who
was on the opposite side of the street.
The officer seized one of the robbers
and when the other two started to run
he drew his revolver and commenced
firing In his struggle to hold on to one
of the robbers. however, his shots went
wild, one of them striking Mrs. Lee
man in the groin.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
OREGON BOYS START.
The Regiment Leaves Philip
pines For Home Today.

Washington, June 12-Gen. Otis re-
ports that the Oregon regiment with
signal company will leave today for
San Francisco.
Though Gen. Otis dispatch stated
that the Oregon troops would leave for
San Francisco, the war department Of
ficials are of the opinion that a mistake
in cabling has been made. With this
idea Gen. Corbin has telegraphed Gen.
Otis that the Oregon troops are to go to
Portland.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
A CHANCE FOR BLAND.
If He Should Miss a Sinking Spell
Today.

Lebanon, Mo-. June 12-Dr. James Nc
clans, left his bedside at 1920 a. m. and
reports the symptoms hitherto marking
absent this morning. He takes nourish-
ment at regular intervals. If he should
wholly escape his sinking spell today the
doctor thinks there is a chance for his
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
Says Will Be No Conflict OF
Capital and Labor.
WEALTH SURRENDERS
Says There Will Be 100000
Members In 1900.
Will Speak In Interests of Or
ganiZed Labor Tonight.
Parade to Take Place ON Kansas
Avenue.

Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, says
that by the opening of the twentieth
century organized labor in the United
States will include within its ranks two
millions of men, and it will then have
the social and political situations of
the country in the hollow of it's hand.
Mr.. Gompers arrived in Topeka this
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
Socialists Win.

Milan, June Pin the communal cleo
tionS yesterday the combined Republican,
Radical and Socialist ticket won a nota-
BILE victory, securing 10000, against 10000
clericaIS.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
PADEREWSKI MARRIED.
Union With Miss Helen Rosen Cele-
brated May 31st-

Paris, June 12.-The Warsaw Courier an
nounces that NJ. Ignace Paderewski and
Miss Helen Rosen were married at the
Polish Church of the Holy Ghost on
Wednesday, May 81.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
MolIinenx Case Postponed.

New York June 12.-The arguments on
the writs of prohibition habeas corpus
and certiorari in the MOllineuX case were
postponed today until Wednesday. The
reason for the delay was that the writs
had not been served on Magistrate Jerome
of special sessions on Saturday, owing to
his being out of town
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
Kansas Salt Production.

Washington, June 12.-The total pro-
duction of salt in Kansas during the
year 1898. as stated in the bureau of the
geological survey, was / 1882, 329 barrels,
valued at $616,591, and for 1897, 5.53S, ,321
barrels, valued at $4SS, ,o22.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
% DAYS From Manila.

San Francisco, June 12.-The United
States transport s. Paul arrived from
Manila today the voyage occupying %
days. The st. Paul brought 81 passengers,
most of whom were returned soldiers.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
Weather Indications.

Chicago, June 12.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Tuesday; cooler in west
portion Tuesday; westerly winds.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-06-12
Steady Stream of Gold.

New York, June 12.-The National
City bank will ship s., 900 900 gold on
the steamship Lain sailing tomorrow.
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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-15
CHARM OF RURAL WEDDINGS
There Is Much Enjoyment in Pretty
NuptiaI Festivities in Country
surroundings.

A wedding in the country is one OF
the most delightful Of rural festivities.
The charm of q country wedding is
being felt more and more by the fash
ionable world and there is little doubt
that the greater number Of those that
have places out Of town prefer to cele-
brate their nuptiaIs there. In the cOun-
try there seems to be more Of the spirit
Of romance and good fellowship. There
is a chance for everyone TO thoroughly
enjoy himself. No matter with what
sOIemnity and stiffness the vows are
spoken IN the church, the breakfast at
the house is invariably followed by a
froIic on the lawn and verandas, and in
it the bride not infrequently joins.
Lately at a prominent wedding the
breakfast was served on the lawn, under
the trees and by the lake. The bride,
just before leaving her guests, and still
in her shimmering white gown, was sur
rounded by her bridesmaids. By one Of
them she was blindfolded, and they then
danced around in a ring as she threw
her bouquet. Within its center was
hidden ring, and the girl who caught
the flowers was said to be predestined
by fate to be the next bride. The Gus
tom is a German one, but loses nothing
by crossing the great sea, and is usual
" pretty when practiced amid such gay
surroundings,
Many brides now choose to drive OF
with the groom for their honeymoon in
a small open trap, drawn by some pet
horse Of their own, instead Of shutting
themselves up in the formidable coach
OF not so very long ago. Surely this is
starting LIES journey more pleasantly.
One gay young bride was recently
heard to say that nothing would induce
her not to 60 with her pony to the sta
ton on her wedding day. That she
would, at least, have the consciousness
Of holding the reins at the beginning.
In this instance there was also a tinge
Of the pathetic about this little journey,
as the man she had chosen was not
Croesus and afterward the pony was to
be sold. 1t was, therefore, her last
drive with him.
Many little novelties have lately ap-
peared at the breakfasts and they great
" help out the fun. On the sideboard or
in the hall there are piled up innumer-
able little white satin bags They are
shaped like meal bags and contain q
handful Of rice. Each guest takes one
with the wedding cake and he is, there
fore, prepared TO contribute his share
to the veritable shower Of rice that falls
upon the departing pair. Some special
good fortune is said 70 hang over the
thrOwer if the rice from his hand actual
" alights upon the bride. Dainty white
satin slippers filed with rice and queer
little shoes are among the table decora-
tons and favors.
At Tuxedo not long ago a beautiful
girl was married on the veranda- 1t
had truly been transformed into bow
CT by the use OF smilax and palms and
the entire festivity was out Of doors
When she and the groom drove on the
band played: Just One Girl, and the
chorus was heartily joined in by almost
every voice present-Chicag Chron-
icle-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-15
TAYLOR IEAUGURATED.
Tho New Governor Of KsnsueEy Wm ny
90 secure the Repeal OF the ssosbeI
Election Law.


Frankfort, KY. Dec. 1S.-Winiam s.
Taylor was inaugurated as governor st
noon yesterday. The crowd was much
smaller than IN past years, due to the
weather, which mp to Monday night was
rainy, followed yesterday BY a Deem
Der blizzard. The inaugural ceremonies
were simple. Retiring Gov. Bradley,
in the course Of his speech, said that be
hoped the Goebel election law, which
had brought so much turmoil 20 the
state, would be wiped from the statute
books.
GOv.-elect Taylor, IN his inaugural
address, said: 1.-The verdict rendered
BY the people last November was the
mandate Of the people IN favor OF
civil liberty. It was the triumph OF
the people over the merciless, remorse-
less partisan machine, erected to en-
slave them" He said one Of the chief
aims of his administration would be to
secure the repeal of the election law.
The oath of Office was administered
TO Gov. Taylor at noon BY Chief Justice
Hazelrigg. The lately-defeated demo
cratic candidates for state offices yester-
day began serving notices of contests
against the republican candidates who
were given certificates Of election last
week. Several have been served.
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MAY LOSE IT'S STATEHOOD.
Investigation of the Roberts Case VIII Not
End With Dismissal OF the PO-
Iygamist from Congress

Washington, Dee. 1.-THE democrats
in the house are preparing to take ad-
vantage OF the charge made by Mr..
Roberts, the pOlygamist, to the effect
that President Mckinley appointed as
pOstmasters in Utah two 8IOrmOns
who were accused of practicing pOlyg-
amy, in afndavits fled with the presi-
dent, and against whose appointment
protests signed by hundreds were made.
Roberts is believed to have abandoned
hope Of ever attaining a seat In the
house He had believed that the house
would accept his credentials and make
the effort to Gust him after he had
taken his seat. He hoped to prevent
his opponents from securing a two
thirds vote for his expulsion, but when
stopped at the bar Of the house his
plans were frustrated.
One reason Roberts has for not max
ing too vigorous a defense is that the
Mormon church has been accused of
repudiating all its pledges regarding
POlygamOus practices and to have en-
cOuraged violations Of the law. 1t has
been charged, in and out Of congress,
that the state has broken faith with
the United States, and some persons
assert that the state may be forced
back into a territory in order that
pOlygamy may be stamped out
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London Fearful That First Re-
ports Only FOreshadOW
a Terrible Disaster.
The Only Compensation to the Eng
lish Is That Gen. Methuem
Can Hold His Position.
Gen. Cronie's Forces Overwhelmed
the Highlanders With a
Terrific Fire.
English Press Calls Upon Butler, sstrOng
and Cool Headed to Retrieve
the Great Loss.

London, Dec. 13-Gen. Methuen, as
expected, followed up his artillery at
tack with a general assault on the Boer
positions Monday, and his report shows
that the anxiety Of the public regard
ing the result Occassioned by the ON
nous silence Of the war Office was
amply justified.
The engagement was evidently Of
considerable magnitude and the list Of
the killed and wounded Will be propor-
tionate without the compensation
which a victory would have brought,
if, indeed, the affair does not turn out
to be a more serious defeat than Gen.
methuen admits.
One report says that Gen. CrOnje at
tackled the British. The only compen-
satiOn the British have been able to
discover IN the disheartening story is
in Gen. Methueu's statement that he
maintains hls position close TO the
Beers, arousing hope that he win re-
trieve the situation 1t is apparent
that the bonn bardment of Saturday and
Sunday did not shake the Beers grip
on their position, and it seems certain
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Hobson stim Unrswardsd.

Washington, Dec 1.-The secretary
Of the navy has issued an order award
ing a gold medal Of honor to each Of
the men who assisted Naval Constructor
HObsOn in sinking the collier Merrimac
in the harbOr Of Santiago. Each Of
these men viii also receive a gratuity
Of 500, IN accordance Vfsth a proTision
Of a special act Of congress. Con-
structOr HObsOn has 50 far gone unre-
warded for his great herOism- But an
effort viii be made to secure him
proper recognition by special legisla-
ton during the present session Of con-
gress.
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TWENTY-FIVE ARE DEAD.
Ignitsd IN Kline ~ Carbonate, wash
Several Men Escaped

Carbonate, Wash, Dec. 12.-An ex-
plOsiOn took place IN shaft No. Of the
Carbon hills mine, 30 miles east Of
Tacoma, Saturday, and 81 miners lost
their lives As BY miracle two men
were rescued yesterday morning after
suffering an awful night entOmbed In
the dark cavernous chambers Of hor-
rOrs- Gov. Rogers viii conduct a
searching examination as to the cause
Of the explosion He telegraphed
State Mine Inspector Owens, now at
Spokane, to attend the inquest today
and examine witnesses himself.
The theory Of Superintendent Davies
is that a small pocket Of gas was
opened and became ignited- The con-
cussiOn Of the gas explosion caused the
terrific explosion Of dust which caused
the damage and loss Of life The total
number Of men In the unfortunate
shaft was T6, Of whom - are alive, all
Of them having escaped or been
reached
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AGoEcnLo's STATEMENT
EepubIIe at Paris Talks About the
Terms OF Peace

New York, Dec. I2-The Journals
correspondent at Paris cables as fol-
lows:
While the American army has been
sweeping back the Philippine forces in
the great, hot valley that stretches
from Manila TO the gulf Of Lingayen,
Senior Felipe AgoncillO, high commits
si0ner Of the Philippine republic, has
been explaining to me here in Paris
the terms upon which the revolution
airy army Of the Philippines would be
willing to lay down its arms. 1T is a
matter Of great sorrow to me, F" said
Senior AgOncillo, that President Nc
Kinley has not sent a commissioner to
meet me- All the blood that has been
shed in the Philippine islands since
last February is on his head
s'Neither territorial nor state govern
ment under American sovereignty
would satisfy the nation 1 represent
America is too far away to make the
state system successful! IN the Philip
pines Even now the American peo-
pie do not know what Is going on in
the island Of LuzOn. Your politicians
and statesmen are absolutely ignorant
Of the Malay character. 1t is impossi-
see things from the standpoint Of an
Asistie people
I've are fighting for territorial and
political independence Until that is
achieved we cannot consent to peace.
We may be crushed by the force Of SUI
perior mum bers and wealth, but If our
army Is beaten in the field you viii
have to keep a great military force in
the Philippine islands, for. whenever
there is an opportunity, the population
viii rise IN arms If Won capture our
firearms, the patriots viii retire TO the
hills and continue 20 fight with bOlOs
and bambOOs- Our children and their
children viii continue the struggle.
There can be no peace except that
which a great standing army can en-
force And your people must pay and
pay and pay to keep Us IN subsection"
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that they merely withdrew their guns
and rifemen under cover, while Gen.
Methuen INDUCED in the usual artil-
lery preliminaries Monday, and that
when the British guns were obliged to
cease firing, owing to the danger Of
hitting the advancing troops, the Beers
speedily re-Occupied their trenches and
overwhelmed the Highlanders with a
terrible fire, probably accompanying
this by an attack on the British right
flank and rear.
Alarm is beginning to be expressed
in many quarters as TO the situation Of
Gen. Methuen. The Westminster Ga
zette says: IF England ever needed a
victory it is now. and it is to Butler,
the soldier, strong. coOl-headed and
reticent, that the country looks for
this victory" The other papers are
abusing the government for its "com-
placent optimism" and inability to
grasp the strength Of the opposition It
has to overcome in South Africa
Considerable significance attaches to
Gen. Methuen's statement that he Is
intrenching himself, indicating fear
that the Beers may follow up their ad-
vantage, adopt the offensive and at
tack him Indeed, the gravity Of the
situation from the British point Of
view can hardly be Overestimated.
Methuen Tells Of His Defeat.
London, Dec 13--The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Gen. Methuen, dated Tuesday, Deem
Der .:
Our artillery shel1ed a very strong position
held By the enemy in long. high kop5e from
Frrrr nj r-~ Las
night The Highland brigade attacked at day
break on Monday the south end Of the kopje.
The attack was properly timed but failed The
guards were ordered 70 protect the Highlands
night and rear. The cavalry and mounted in
fsntry, with hOEftzer artillery battery, at
tackled the enemy on the left and the guards On
the rfEht supported By field artillery and hoWitz-
CT artillery They shelled the position from day
break, and at 1:15 sent the GOudons 70 support
the Hfgh1znd brigade The troops held their
oWn in front OF the enemT-s ent enchments IN
81 dusk. the position extending. including the
kopje, for distance Of six miles toward the
lEcdder river. To-day I am holding ny posi-
rinn and eutrenchinF myself had 70 face at
least 12OsO men Our loss vas great
Gen Wauehops Killed IN Battle
Cape Town, Dec I3--Methuen wires
that Gen WanehOPe was killed In ac-
ton yesterday.