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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-17
S6,5l5.75.
The Rock Island and Union Pa
cific Make Handsome
Contributions.

The hearts of the Twentieth Kansas
finance committee were gIaddened this
afternoon by the contribution of $500.O0
from the Rock Island as contained in
the following message from President
Purdy, who is making tour of their
Kansas lines:
Marion, Oct. II, 1899.
''E. H. Crosby, Chairman Committee.
Topeka:
1.-The Rock Island company takes
pleasure in contributing five hundred
dollars to the fund for the reception of
the Fighting Twentieth Kansas. I
think the regiment has earned a royal
reception from the people of Kansas
wv. G. PURDY.
president c., r. L & p .
This swells the fund, in connection
with the credits given on page seven Of
this paper, to $6,015.75.
UNION PACIFIC'S GENEROSITY.
Hardly had the committee perused
with such satisfaction the above teIe-
gram when a message as cordially re-
ceived came from A. l. Williams, from
Omaha, saying the Union Pacific had
made an exception in the case of the
Twentieth Kansas and would contribute
$500 to the fund
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-17
TRAIL OF BLOOD.
Sensational Testimony in the
Jester Trial.

Kansas City. Oct. IA Star special
from Paris, Mo, says: Sensational
evidence was adduced today in the pre-
Iiminary trial of Alexander Jester for
numbering Gilbert Gates. Last night
the state had established the fact that
Gates had disappeared at some point
on the Hulen lane east of Middle Grove,
Mo. William Maxey, of Oklahoma, to-
day testified that on January 25. 1871,
he met Jester alone with two outfits at
the west end of the Hulen lane.
He swOre that in the rear wagon he
saw a body covered with a blanket ex-
cept the feet. At this point the two
outfits left the lane and drove down a
private road leading to the woods OF
Bee branch. AS he went went on the
Hulen lane, the direction from which
Jester came witness said he saw a
trail of blood in the snow and followed
it to where there was a large pool Of
blood
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officers, two privates and six corporals
and sergeants now in the regiment who
have been recommended for medals ana
honorable mention in the record of the
war in the Philippines. In both T.
stances cited the number exceeds that
from any other regiment in the service
on the islands. That Is a record the
regiment and all Kansans should be-
proud of, even in addition to the many
other notable things which the boys
have done.
kansas troops made the best record
in the Philippines; the KanSans ex-
ceeded all other in promotions and es-
tablishment in office in other regi-
ments; lost more men in actual war
fare than any other regiment which
was engaged and received the biggest
reception when they arrived IN San
Francisco, accorded to any regiment.
Now why should we not hurrah and be
proud of our fighting blood.
1.-THE health Of the regiment seems, as
a whole good, but some of the men look
badly. Those who are suffering are re
ceiving the best of care, many San
Francisco ladies having taken them
into their immediate charge, seeing to it
that the best of care and medical atten-
tion is received by the invalids."
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brought up, but it had not been placed
in position. According to these advices,
the British have blown up the Hope
town railway bridge over the Orange
river with a view Of checking the Boer
advance southwark. 1t is expected that
the Beers will cut off Kimberley'S wa
ter supply, but the De Beers dam con-
tains enough for considerable period;
The archbishop has issued a pastoral
earnestly reminding the clergy and
laity that men of honor and integrity
equal to their own, eSpOuse the op-
posite side seeing that warm friends
and even families are divided in this
crisis.
In concluding he says:
4 beg you all to avoid rash talking
and to endeavor to pave the way to a
durable peace and to friendly relations
when by Gods mercy the war shall be
a thing of the past"
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ON BOARD THE ERIN.
Where Sir Thomas Upton Witnessed
the Accident to the ChaIlenger.

Sandy Hook, N. J., Oct 1.-THE Erin
with about 100 of Sir Thomas LiptOn's s
guests and friends aboard left her
anchorage in the Horse Shoe at about
10 o'clock on the way to the stake boat.
When the Shamrock went over the
starting line today all hands agreed
that she was being beautifully handled
and that she would be able to hold her
own; and so it appeared from the
Erin'S deck until suddenly the tOpmaSt
snapped. At this time a hundred
glasses were levelled on the racers
from the Erin's decks. Suddenly some
one shouted:
''Shamrock's in trouble; look at her
tOpsail fiuttering''
Her tOpmast has snapped cried
another and then there came cries of
CONSERVATION and dismay from all
parts of the Erin as it became apparent
that the mishap was fatal one.
Sir Thomas on the bridge never
finched nor changed cOuntenance.
Turning to DIR. Macl1ie and Capt. Mat
thews, who stood at his elbow, he said
in a calm, low voice:
we had better go to her assistance.
captain. Some one may be injured and
require your services, doctor"
To a gentleman who expressed sym
pathy, Sir Thomas replied: It's too
bad that's true, but it cannot be helped;
we must make the best of it,
The Erin came alongside the Grip
pied racer. DR.. Mackie shouted through
the megaphone to those on board: rs
any one injured, Sir Thomas wishes to
know" A dozen voices shouted back
a negative reply and Sir Thomas looked
relieved
1t doesn't matter so much,' he said,
now that we know that no one was
killed or crippled"
When asked if he blamed any one
for the accident, he replied: 'Oh, no,
indeed; it could not be avoided, I am
sure. 1t was probably caused by
loose bolt, or a broken backstay. No
one appears to have been at fault in
the matter. We will fix her up and try
it again. Perhaps we will be more for
tunate another time.
when I saw her topmast co. he
added, 7 experienced such a shock as
I never felt in all my life before"
Some one then suggested the hope
that the wind would die and the race
might not be lost to the Shamrock after
ALL
I wish for nothing of the kind said
Sir Thomas, emphatically. Under the
conditions governing the contest we
have lost this race as fairly as if we
had gone over the course without a mis-
hap and the other boat had finished
first I would not under any circum-
stances wish or consent that this race
be sailed again, as I have no doubt
Columbia will cover the distance with
in the time limit"
Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford, r. N, who examined the Sham
rocks rigging at the request of Sir
Thomas Upton, after the accident, says
that the cause of the carrying away of
her tOpmast was that the tOpmast
backstay parted at the nip
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LOST A MAST.
Shamrock Is Disabled by an
Accident,
And Forced to Abandon TOday's
Race.
COLUMBIA SAILS On
Under an Agreement That Pro-
vides For Such Cases.
The British Yacht Is TOWed
Back to Port
Less Than an Hour After the
Start Was Made.

New York. Oct 17.-What promlseu
to be a splendid days sport in the con
test for the Americas cup between lli9
Shamrock and the Columbia brouShI
disappointment to the owners OF lIe
bie slooDs and the public generallS-
within half an hour after the starO
which was a good one, Sir Thomas LIP
+o,,s Yacht was disabled by the break
ing of her topmast and was oDHSeu ~
eiIJe nm the race while the Columbia
under the rules governing contests Ior
the international trophy, proceeueu ~
sail over the course alone
At the time of the accident the cup
defender was leading the challenger by
several boat lengths The star'lns 80 20
was fired at II O'Clock At 14;OU'4O
shamrock crossed the line, Columbia
following a few seconds later
For about a quarter of an hour the
Sbamrock held the lead, but made no
gain. Then the defender oVerhauleu
and passed her and continued TO gam
until the catastrophe occurred that put
Shamrock out of the race. When the
accident occurred that dashed Slr
Thomas I4ipton's hopes, Shamrock was
standing off to sea on the port tack
it being the longest Of the two poaruS
she had taken to windward after cross
ing the starting line. The wind was
blowing about u miles an hour from
east bv south and there was a eonsld-
cradle lump to the sea. There was
nothing else left for Shamrock to DO
but turn around and start for home'
with a few cheers from the excursion
boats telling of the sympathy The Co
Iumbia left her and rounded the hrst
mark ten miles out at 12:39:1O and after
a long reach. rounded the second mark
and started for home at 1:33:45. She
came along fast on a reach home
crossing the line at 2:36:5O, unofficial
time.
She finished almost two hours within
the time limit, demonstrating that the
race would have been a fine one if there
had been a contest between the two
boats.
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GOING TO ATLANTA.
Dewey Will See His Lieutenant
Receive a Sword.

Washington, Oct. IA committee
representing the citizens of Atlanta ac-
companied by Representative Living
ston of Georgia called upon Admiral
Dewey today to arrange the details of
his trip to Atlanta. 1t was decided that
in company with Lieut. Brumby, who
is to be presented with a sword by the
city of Atlanta and a citizens commit
tee the admiral will leave Washington
next Monday night arriving at Atlanta
Tuesday evening. He will rAview the
military display in Atlanta, take part
in the presentation of the sword and
attend the dinner to be given by the
Capital club.
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DETAILS OF THE RACE.

New York, Oct 1.-THE earliest
weather conditions today were not fav-
orable for sailing Of the second race in
the international series in the contest
for the Americas cup. The wind was
light from the southeast and the sky
was overcast with the probability of
rain during the day.
Off Sandy Hook at about z o'clock
preparations were being made on board
both the contesting yachts for the race.
The wind, however, was only about 8
knots at that point with light haze
in the air and gentle surf making
music on the shore.
The observer of the Associated Press
at Long Branch soon after I o'clock an
nOunced that the wind there was about
of six miles strength and also about
southeast.
The Highlands of Navesink at 7:4O a.
m. teIegraphed that Z knot south
easterIy wind was blowing there and
increasing in Strength.
At GaliIee at a m. the wind was
about southeast with indications of
freshening.
Long Beach at a. m, wired that
the weather was partly cloudy with an
easterly wind blowing at about four
miles an hour
As the day progressed the wind fresh
ened off the Highlands still from the
southeast and by 8 o'clock it was blow
ing over 8 knots, fully strong enough
for the racers to cover the course with
in the time limit.
Both the yachts had their head sails
up in stops before s o'clock and their
crews were eagerly scanning the hori-
ron for indications of more breeze.
les, tOdays contest was set down as a
triangular course, ten miles to each leg
of the triangle
With the wind from the southeast
at o'clock 1t looked as if the yachts
would have a beat straight southeast
ward to the first leg. then a broad reach
towards the Jersey shore with bOons to
starbOard and balloons set, with the
second mark anchored about five miles
east OF Long Branch and finally an
other broad reach home to the finish
also with ballooners set, and booms well
to port.
AS both yachts are we'll known to be
good off the wind, it looked this morn
Ing with the increasing breeze that the
race might be sailed in fast time
me shamrock was the first to leave
uer moorlngs this morning fully forty
minutes ahead of her time of depar-
ture- At $3.50 discarding the use of a.
tug the peak of her mainsaU was rut
up ana she swung away from her moor
1ngs toward the Columbia anchored
half a mile to the westward. Going
astern of the white yacht the green
racer began completing the work of
seILing her ma1nsail and by $50 it was
half way up and she was running rs09
Idly out toward the ship channel
AFTER running by the Columbia's quar-
ter the Shamrock gybed around and
neadlng up INTO the wind finished set
ting her mainsail.
At $50 the wind still held from the
southeast about knots but anneara5
70 nave fallen of a little. Still there
was sufficient wind for a race as n
number Of coasters OF shore and a his
square rigged coming up from the
south were making fairly good pro.
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SORROW IN ENGLAND.
Deep Regret Over the Accident to
the Shamrock.

London, Oct. 17-At Marlborough
house. London, much disappointment
was expressed at the accident to Sham
rock this morning, the news of which
was conveyed to the Prince of Wales
just as he was leaving town. Mr..
Thornycroft, when informed of the acci-
dent, expressed the deepest regret. He
said:
1T is impossible with the meagre data
at hand to give any definite opinion, as
we do not know which topmast was
tions we made several pine topmasts
for Shamrock; but I understand that
some steep topmasts were also made.
Whether these have been used I do not
know"
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SOLDIERS FUNERAL.
Will Be Held at Silver Lake and Gov
ernor to Speak.

The body of the Twentieth Kansas
soldier, Private Mills, who died on the
way from Manila, is being brought to
his former home, Silver Lake for bur
ial.
The funeral will be held Friday or
Saturday afternoon and Governor Stan
ley will deliver short address. He to-
day notified the minister in charge that
he could attend, provided the funeral
is held between the hours of 1850 and
2:36 D. m This gives the governor
plenty of time at Silver Lake and per
mits him to leave Topeka at noon and
returning arrive at 3 o'clock the same
afternoon.
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COL Chas wood to Be Married.

Mr.. Charles L. Wood, manager of the
National hotel, will be married Tues
day afternoon to Miss Ida Graham at
her home near He8rtsVille, Ind. Mr.
Wood left Topeka Saturday for that
place. Miss Graham is quite well
known here, having been associated
Crosby Bros, store for some time. Mr.
and Mrs Wood will take a short trip
before returning to Topeka
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Miss Simmons May Play Benefit

Arrangements have practically been
completed by which Ida Simmons, the
american concert pianist, will appear
in Topeka under the auspices of the
Topeka Commercial club. In the event
these arrangements are made. a portion
of the receipts Will go to the Twentieth
Kansas fund. Miss Simmons will prob
ably come here on NoXemher i
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LOUBET is Ill.

Paris. Oct. I'm: Emile Loubet,
president of athe republic, is suffering
from angina pectoris.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for the kindness and sym
pathy shown US at the death of our
Infant son.
MR.. AND MRS. w. B. ALDAFFER.
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This week only we give seven dollars
worth of kitchen furniture with every
Majestic Range.
w A L. THOMPSON HDW. co.
511 kan. Ave.
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Special sale of Majestic Steel and
Malliable Iron Ranges this week only.
w. A. L. THOMPSON HDW. co.
51I Kan. Ave
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weather Indications.

Chicago. Oct. 17.-For Kansas: Cen
orally fair tonight and Wednesday,
warmer southerly winds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
WESTMIN STER.

The school directors met Wednesday.
The dancing school will be held this
evening, Friday.
One of our young men is thinking seri-
ously OF commencing the study of the law
soon.
Walter c. Nutting has bought the house
owned by Dennis Moran of Brattleboro and
will take possession soon.
The law suit of w. NJ. Ware of Putney
VS.. K. +. Lewis & Son of this place has
been continued to March /.
Dana Miller, who had fine position at
Port Jefferson, l.. l., was obliged to re-
turn home on account of his health.
The farm of the late John S. Leach,
which contains about 100 acres of land, is
advertised for sale by the administrator
Mr.. and Mrs. Brigham T. Phelps enter
tanned friends delightfully."- Saturday even
ing. The whist prizes were won by Mr.
and Mrs. G. II. Walker.
Miss Eva Batchelder is assisting in car
ing for Mrs. Geo. c. Wright, Miss Under
wood being obliged to return 70 her former
position at Westminster West.
Rev. F. b. Hyde of Bridgewater arrived
in town Tuesday. He will remain for a
iO" ua9S ahu VIII pdCh anu IeIuONe the
balance of his household effects.
b. F. Atcherson is seriously i'll with the
grip, also Mrs. Ruth Spencer. Harry Met
calf is improving slowly. Last week fears
were entertained that he might have APP
pendictis.
The auditors who are to prepare the
town report this year are b. T. Phelps,
Rev. II. A. Goodhue and F. b. Lyon.
They began work on Monday, but We'd
nesday on account of the storm they did
not meet.
The Springfield, Mass, Republican of
Tuesday contained the following in the
Shelburne Falls correspondence: Mrs.
Susan Harris died yesterday morning at
the home Of her son in-law, j. w. Adams,
at the age of 70 years aud eight months.
She was born in Westminster, Vt, and
for her first husband married Lyman
Stearns of that town, who was adjutant in
Vermont regiment under Gen. Butler at
New Orleans. Her second husband was
the late Humphrey Harris of Ashournham.
Besides her daughter, Mrs Adams, she
leaves son, Capt. r. b. Stearns, a drug.
gist of Burlington, VT The funeral ar
rangements were not made yesterday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
WESTMINSTER WEST

Miss Florence Goodhue is expected to
reach here Saturday from Maiden for a
two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Edith White and Miss Ada Walk
er drove down from Chester Saturday and
remained until Tuesday.
Henry NJ. Wilcox fell through a scuttle
in his barn week ago and was consider
ably injured. At first it was not thought
serious enough to summon doctor, and it
was not until Wednesday that DR.. Foster
was sent for. Miss Lora is also i'll with
the grip.
The storm of Monday was as serious as
in the neighboring localities. Our mail.
due at 3 o'clock, did not come in Tuesday
until 3. Shoveling snow has been the
chief business since. But the roller has
done good work and made the roads passa
BILE. On the west road from the church
the track is now so high, about on a level
with the fences on each side, that it can
not drift much more. When the spring
thaws come it will surely be a hard road
to travel.
The social conducted by the committee
of the Christian Endeavor society on last
Saturday evening was attended by most of
the young people and fully met the expec-
tatlons OF those in charge of it. This week
on the same evening there is to be a magic
lantern display of interesting views of
scenery, buildings, etc. 1t is to be given
IN the town hall by Elmer Holden, with
whom our people are acquainted, and his
friend, and the proceeds are to be shared
with the Christian Endeavor society.
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LATE NEWS.
Death of President F.ur. o,r


NJ. Felix Faure, the president of Franco
died at 10 o'clock last night from aponleyy
aiter an illness of only three hours. a.
nau oeen In poor health for some time
he spoke to his private secretary At q
O'CLOCK saying that he did not feel we'll
Inc secretary led him to a sofa and snm'
moned assistance. Physicians were snm-
noneu at once, but he continued to grow
worse; He became unconscious sb6nt my =
O'Clock and the physicians Announced thaT
mat MS case was hopeless.
M. Fanre was born in Paris in 1sA1
anu Ior many years was a shipping broker
ana ship owner at Havre. He first an
peared In national politics in 1850 ana
tne Following year was elected m tn
chamoer OF deputies. He soon came ~
nave nave great influence among the Union Re-
publican group. He was reelected savsre1
times, and as cabinet officer SERVED -
under secretary of the colonies and 90 nil,
lister of marine. 40 niin-
M Faure's election to the presidaro, +,
loS3 was triumph for the moderate Ra ~
who had placed both Csrno,
anu Casimir- Perier in that position, H.
eiection by the national assembly wos
popular disappointment, for he was not
conspicuous leader. M. Faure in ners n", :
appearance was handsome man. with snn
able. '''' was irreproach-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
Clubs.

Inc Intention of the President to an
point Samuel S. Barrows as librarian of
congress- to fill the vacancy caused by the
recent death of John Russell Young, was
announced Friday. Mr.. Barrows is now a
representative in Congress from the 10th
massachusetts, district. He was horn in
We" ork in lS4l. He had his own way
" make In the world and while acquiring
an education supported himself by work.
tns Ior newspapers. He was Secretarv
seward private secretary at Washington
turing the war and acted as correspondent
ior several papers. He studied at Har.
~ from 1871 to 1874 and then went TO
germany for special study. During one
l's vacations he was a correspondent
w. Nm uen' Custer in his Indian expeditions.
ne was for several years pastor of the his.
,orlc FIRST Parish church of Dorchester
mass, and from 1884 to 1896 was editor Of
'ne christian Register, the official paner of
'ne Unitarian denomination. Mr.. Rar-
lo"s mas been profound student of the
great social, religious and economic ones.
,iOns' and as a recreation has cultivated
=. "ieuge OF the classics. He is regard
ed as an ideal man for the nos,t,oS 20
which he will be appointed. LaterWMr
day. u"ceu tues
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GRAFTON.

j. French. mis- a.
H. 5. Gray has been visiting his aunt.
Mrs. Sidney Holmes. ~ A""''
Mrs. Harlan Phelps has returned from
her visit at Whitehall, Y. avn
MISS Nettie Thrasher left on "Wednesday
tor her home In Plainfield, N. H.
NO mails were sent out from here and
none received on Tuesday, Feb. ID.
Inc snow roller has been used from
morning morn until night almost every day this
T. 5: Frost of Keene spent Sunday here
rs FIost returned to Saxtons River with
old home. Neie S' her
Miss Nellie White has been bera for
week TO care for her sister. Mrs. a
kingsbury and the children, who have al
been Ill with measles. W ""'o all