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The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Dewey to Visit nradison.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 21.-George B.
Burrows has received word that Ad-
miraI and Mrs Dewey viii visit Madi-
son next Nay. when they come to Chi
cagO. The admiral has many acguaint-
ances here. among them General Geo
E. Bryant who was Dewey's roommate
at Norwich university. Vermont; the
Rev J. D Butler, who was at that
time acting president of the institution:
Captain c. A Curtis, university com
mandant- who held a position there at
the time ex-senator Villas. Mrs D. K
Tenney, and Mrs Harriet Sanborn,
schOolmates Of Dewey.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
TWO MEN KILLED.
Kentucky Game of Cards En6s In a
Fatality.

Knoxville Tenn, Dec. 21.-News reach
ed this city today Of a double murder in
the cqal section Of Kentucky. just north
OF Jell1cO. Paul kinkaid. an aged man.
his son and several other men were en-
gased in card game. when quarrel
arose The elder kiukafd grasDed q shot
gun and hred both barrels. One discharge
decapt tated his son and the other in
Srantly killed another man. whose name
IS unknown kiukaid resided at Newcornb.
Tennessee He escaped and has not yet
been caurured.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Cosl Mn era strike

Scranton, Pa, Dec 21--A strike be-
gan today at the Hyde Park and OK
ford collieries of the L. & W. company.
The drivers went out after making
demand for an increase of 10 cents per
day making a wage scale of S1-47 per
day There is a possibility Of the strike
spreading to the other cOllieries op-
Grated by that company Committees
have been appointed to wait upon the
superintendent of the coal department
in the hone of affecting a settlement
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Santiago de Chile. Dec. 21--Lawyer
Allin has arrived here TO defend Fred
T Moore. formerly assistant teller Of
the National Bank of Commerce Of BoS-
ton who was arrested in October last
ar Valparaiso, charged with embezzling
$4,000 from the bank.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
De Kontskf Is Daad.

New York Dec. 21.-The death is an
nOunced at St Petersburg. December
s. Of the Chevalier Anton De KOntski
the famous pianist. aged 81 years. He
was the author OF the celebrated work,
The Awakening of the Lion"
Chevalier De Kontski was in Topeka
with q concert company in the fall of
1856, and played his famous COMPOST
ton in The Grand Onara Horsa
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
TO BE PAID SATURDAY.
state House People viii Have Christ
mas Money.

The state house people viii have
money for Christmas because they viii
draw their salaries Saturday.
It is not the custom to pay the off,
ciaIs and employees until the first Of the
month but a concession is made by the
state treasurer and state auditor on ac-
count Of Christmas
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Bush Estate settled

Mrs. Mary s. Bush has closed her du-
ties as administrator Of the estate of
her husband. Warren S. Bush, who was
killed by a street car on the Sixth ave-
nue. line about six weeks ago. The street
car company paid Mrs Bush S40O in set
tlement of any claim ford amages
which she had against the company.
After the payment Of the funeral ex-
penses and few bills incidental 70 set
ting up the estate Mrs. Bush had left
SOFA %
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
President Pharmacy Association.

Henry BolIman- president State Phar-
macy association Of Wisconsin. writes
Us: have sold your Cherry Cough Syrup
and Bezzs' Little Giant Pills for years.
and find them exceedingly satisfactory
and a good seller Guaranteed r. v.
-Sauires. % kansas Avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Noted Society Leader Dead.

New York Dec. IA dispatch from
Paris announces the death Of Mrs Wal
den PeII aged IS years She was mem~
Der Of the well known EIlery family Of
Rhode Island. and was born in New Or
leans for which city she was chrIstened
OrIeua Redwood EIIery- For . years she
was 4 leader Of society in New York. Az
ter the death OF her husband IN 1853 she
removed TO Newport For 80 years she
had lived in Paris where her home was
& center for American society.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
TO NAME A TICKET.
Political Leauge Calls
National Convention.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The American
Political league has issued a call for
national convention for the nOmina-
ton of candidates for president and
vice president Of the United States to
be held in Boston. July 4, 1900 The
council of each state is directed to ap-
point two delegates at large
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
FOTND NO BOERS.
First British Officer Who Has Had
That Exnarianca

TuH Monday. Dec. 1L-via Lourenzo
Marques, Saturday. Dec 16.-Col- PIumer
with a strong accommodating party of
noTseI1en has returned here after a weeks
expedition into Transvaal territory. He
reached a point fifty miles from Pieter-
harrisburg in South African republic but
lugly empty CT men.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Terre Haute. Ind, Dec 21.-The Ex-
press has issued an appeal to the peo-
pie Of the wabash valley to assist in
taking care of the family Of Gen. Law
ton. and subscriptions have already
b1au received
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Abolish Hazing at wsat Point

West Point, y. Y, Dec 21--The three
upper classes at the United States MIL
ftary. academy have Joined together and
unanimously voted to abolish haziug
the plebe class after January 1.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
HOLIDAY RATES
Via asTha 20 IsIand Routs- ?

One fare for the round trip west Of
Missouri river. One and one-third fare
east of Missouri river Tickets on sale
December % to 25: also December 3a to
January 1st. final return limit January
2nd. 1900 For full information see a
IL Fuller, City Passenger Agent
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Ny son has been troubled Tor years with
chronic dfarrhoea- Some time ago per
suaded him to take some OF Chamber
Iain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy. After using two bottle of the 2S-cenc
size he was cured give this testimonial
hopfnz some one similarly afflicted may
read II and be observation-disclosures C Bow
er. Glencoe, .. For sale By AL druggists.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
GLEE CLUB CONCERT.
Washburn Boys Try Their Music on
College People.

The Washburn college glee club gave
its first public concert last night render
ing the following programme:
Washburn Song Observation-Disclosures. Phelps
GIee Club
Gipsy Jan ---.---.--...-...- Herbert
Stewart 3. RoWles.
What Hol Te Mariners ............. Nevin
Glee Club.
Stacatto Polka Observation-Disclosures. Mulder
Miss Laura Taylor.
When Day Fades observation-disclosures. Parks
Little Cotton Dolly ..--............. .GeibeI
Washburu Quartette-
Asleep in the Deep Observation-Disclosures. Petrie
Clark G. Daley and Glee Club
Awake. Pretty Kate .---............. Macy
o. Ge Tears .-----.------- --.---.--...- Abt
Miss Taylor and Washburn Quartette-
Deep in the Mine -------..--.-..-......J Jude
Carl Johnston
Sleep, Kentucky Babe -----......--.. .Geibel
GIee club
Feel Thy Angel Spfrtt-Cira ben Hoffman
Miss Taylor and Mr. Daley
Clee Club.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
- VesseIs Chartarad-

London, Dec. I--The Allan line
steamers Laurentia, Parsian and Pom
sranian have been chartered by the
government for the purpose Of con
veying Canadian troops to South
a f-fca
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Pekin- Dec 21-Li Hung chang has
been appointed acting viceroy OF Can
ton 1t is believed that this IS prepara-
tory to his degradation in compliance
with the French demands.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
THE MILLS DRY GOODS co.
Thursday, December zl.

TN YOUR THOUGHTS of the things
= suitable for Christmas Gifts that you can
find IN this store, we don't want you to
forget that IN this new department for the
sale of Carpets, Curtains, Rugs, Cushions,
that we have added so lately, there are many
things beautiful and practical as we'll as
reasonable in price. Some are enumerated
be1ow-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21
Picture and Book Sal
Pocket knives. Clancy & Morton.

At Morrison's jewelry store. Big dis
counts.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

So So 8 lE0Ekton.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Bank Of France Raises Rata
Paris, Dec 21-The rate Of discount
OF the Bank Of France was today raised
from 81 to ~ per cent
I was nearly dead with dyspepsia tried
doctors. visited mineral springs. and grevs
worse 1 used kOdol Dyspepsia Cure That
cured me 1t diEezts y hat you eat. Cures
Indigestion. sour stomach hea IT burn 4 ~
all forms Of dyspepsia At all 6r7Isy eters-
Pocket knives. Clancy & Morton.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-21

Pocket knives. Chaney & Morton
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
MRS. BOTKIN BRACES.
Has Recovered Her Sang Froid aud
Stin Has Hopes of Co
ing Free

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 3l.-Mls. Cor
della Botkin. convicted OF the murder OF
Mrs. John =. Dunning. and her sister Mrs.
Deane, of Dover Del, is an inmate of the
Branch county Jail. She became hyStericai
shortly after her arrival there last night
covered her usual sang froid to-day and has
neys. who have stated they Will stand by
their client to the end.
The next move in the case will probably
be appeal to the supreme court as it
Is certain that Judge Carroll Cook will deny
their petition for new trial. thus casting
the case into the higher courts for settle
ment. The attorneys for the defense took
a number of exceptions during the trial and
hope to make capital out Of these when
they make their attempt to secure a revsrs-
al of the decision. The real fight for Mrs.
Botkin's liberty. however. viii be made
upon the question OF jurisdiction. The pros
ecution was conducted under the provisions
of section y OF the penal code. providing
for the punishment of crimes committed in
whole or in part in this state. The defense
contends that as the outcome OF the crime
really took place in Delaware, Mrs Botkin
was only amenable to the law OF that state.
1t is believed this question has never been
presented to the appellate court in this
country. Judge Cook has fixed next Satur-
day as the day for imposing sentence.
The witnesses in the case who came here
from Eastern points to present their testi-
mony received their transportation and
mileage to-day and, with the exception of
Mr.. Dunnng. all left for home tonight.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
SENATOR MORRILL, oBsEQUlEs.
vices Over Remains OF the
Vermont Statesmau.

WA SfjINGTON, Dec Sl-Funeral serv-
ices oVe the late Senator Justin S. Nor
rl!. Oh Vermont. Were held in the United
States cramber AT noon to-day. They We're
conuuC ned with impressive dignity in the
preSen e OF a distinguished asScmhlaGe in
ciuGiut. the president and vice president Of
the Unit ed States, members of the cabinet
justice Is of the supreme court. senators ana
repres eutatives in congress. the speaker of
the hOIse anG representatives of the army,
navy and OF the diplomatic corps. as We'll
cdncoUrSe OF private citizens who
took his means of testifying the affection
ate r. "a ri i'll which Mr. Morrill, was uni
versalty held.
FROM the White House conservatory
came an exquisite wreath from President
and Mrs. Mckinley of pale pink ana pur-
pie or,tnds. dark brown galaX leaves of
North Carolina. and long wisps OF palm.
Altogether there was such an outpourins
Of flowers as is seldom seen even in the
senate
1t wa- o'clock when the ceremony con-
cl1ded. and the president and cabinet led
the way past the casket, taking a final
look at the calm, silent face. and the other
officials retired. The casket remained in
the sen ate chamber. where it will he left
until borne TO the train tomorrow morn
ing en- route 10 Montpelier. VI.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
FREE EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.
The Illinois Labor Bureau Will Emu
late Nissouri's Example by
Establishing One

Jefferson City. Dec. $1.-(SpeciaL) Since
La bor Commissioner RozeTc established
the free employment Office now being con-
dCcted in st. Louis in connection with the
labor bureau, he has received many in
qUiries from the bureaus OF other states
relative to its operation. Now that Mis-
soUri's free employment department has
been in existence more than Il year and
the net results of its operations have been
published In the commissioners annual
report, other states propose to try it,
Commissioner Rozelle is Just in receipt OF
q letter from Secretary David Ross Of
the Illinois labor commission, from whica-
the following excerpts are taken: II Am
IN receipt OF your twentieth annual repErt
for which ] thank you. l have read aith
much interest the results Of your resent
experiment with the state emuioyment de-
partmsnt ] shall devote about sixty pages
OF my forthcoming biennial report ID. \
coHSiGe ton Of the system showing the
general results Of its operation in this and
foreign countries
Il regret that Illinois is a little heT,ind
her sister state in this matter but an ef-
fCrt VIII be made at the next session OF
the legislature to create a free public ON
p!oyment bureau. and / think. with III
data at hand. we will be able to Overcome
the objections of the class which shields
Its opposition to such measures under the
general preteXt of economy
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
LETTERS FROM GILlETT.
Several Received by His Family at
Abilene-A Letter From
j. VI Fisher

ABILENE. KAS.. Dec. 31.-(SpecfalD 4
letter was received here to-day from ]. NJ
Fisher, formerly Of this city, one of the
propretors of the old Lebold x Fisher
bank. now running a large ranch near
Durango, Mexico. 1t was in response to
an inquiry sent him concerning G. q. Gill
lett. and says:
Yes. I saw Gellett and Troxel about
two weeks ago. | was III Durango and met
them on the plaza. | did not recognize
them as both We're quite Young when [
duced themselves tii!lett told me all about
his failure and said that he was hard up
for funds. He did not. however. seem to
be suffering from extreme poverty. He
did not make any deals here and they left
III day or two. They made no pre-,
tense of hiding themselves and talked
frankly about matters. Gillett claims that
he was more sinned against than SHINING.
The dispatches from here and from Chi
huahua in The Kansas City journal were
not Y sit my ranch. Where they went
from here ami where they are row | do
not know.
Gillett has written several letters home
this week, the family receiving two or
three and one long letter giving an aC-
count of his business deals from the he
ginning of his career in 1885 being sent to
friends. 1t is unquestionably genuine and
was mailed somewhere in Texas or near
the Mexican border. He says he has not
disguised himself or registered under an
assumed name since leaving home and in
inmates that ne may get tired of Mexico
Soon, and come home. adding that he docs
not think the men with whom he was do
ing business want him to come back. He
repeats the statement in other letters that
ne feaqs the papers from Kansas CITY
every day and that he knows all that is
going on.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
BILLS FAVORABLY REPORTED.
Senate. in Committee of the Whole.
Passes ON Number of
Measures.

TOPEKA. Dec. 2i.--(SpecialD The senate
spent the larger part of this afternoon in
committee of the whole. Seven bills were
under consideration and six Of them We're
recommended for passage as follows:
by Ryan-An act creating state society
of miners with powers to elect a secretary
of mining industries, who shall succeed TO
the powers and duties of the state mine
inspector.
BY Lupfer-Au act declaring certain rec
oFds OF hearny county records. saved
from = court house fire In 1891 as prima
iacie evidence of deeds recorded before the
fire.
BY Titus-An act relating 10 school text
books for use in the public schools of the
state. providing for state uniformity and
maximum charges for said books creating
a commission and making :ppropria-
uqn for carrying out these provisions.
By tarreliy-An act to provide for the
taxation of insurance. guaranty and ac-
cldent companies not organized under the
laws OF the state.
Hanna'S joint resolution proposing amend
ments TO section , of the legislative article
of the state constitution raising the daily
salaries of legislators from 81 to s. also
was reported tavorably.
Senator Titus bill. act in relation to
the insurance OF county and school prop
erty, was reported adversely.
Ryans bill for the, creation of state
society of miners. and Farrelly's insurance
bill Were afterwards passed.
Senator Cooke, of Mitchell vigorously
opposed Hanna'S concurrent resolution for
the increase of salaries.
My constituents have never hinted to me
that they wanted my salary raised said
Cooke. In fact. do not believe earn any
more than l get right now Cries of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
lNDICT COUNTY OFFICIALS.
Vernon County Grand Jury CompeIs
officials To Make an ic-
counting.

NEVADA, MO, Dec. 3l.-tSpecial) The
Vernon county grand jury to-day filed in
formations for indictment against County
Clerk r. ]. MCGOWAN, County Surveyor
w. II. Wood. Sheriff +. a. Ewing and
County Collector W. T. Thorp. for making
false statements of the business OF their
various offices during the past year. II has
created a great sensation among the people
of this Nernonb ccUnty. The lax methods
in vogue by the incompetent Democratic
Officehasfers of the county has brought
the county 10 the brink of ruin. The coun-
ty treasurer. f. \. Parker was ordered
several months ago to make settlement
with the county court but he has failed
to comply with the Instructions OF the
court although the court has convened
several times for that express purpose
The court has been in session since Tues
day of this week waiting for the treas
urer TO report. but no report has been
forthcoming. Judge Shields. Of the court
announced this evening that the court
would remain in session until midnight 10
give the treasurer an opportunity TO
settle.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
ANOTHER CHINESE DISASTER.
4 Thousand People Perish Through
the Topping of 100 Houses
Into n River

VICTORIA. B. =, Dec. 31.-The steamers
Victoria and Yamaguchi Maru have arriv-
ed with news from the Orient, December
j.. ALother serious calamity writes the
Hankow correspondent of the North China
Daily News. has befallen the town of Han
kow. About 100 of the inhabitants have
met death E,y drowning. About noon on
December 3 half Il street of houses extend-
denly broke away and tumbled into TSa
water on the top of all the boats there
Houses and boats, with all the people In
them. disappc art-d in 4 moment. A bout 100
buildings ard the same number of boats
are gone.
News comes OF more murders of mis-
sionarieS. The Japan Herald saws an En-
gllSh missionary has been murdered by ma
tves and soldiers AT Using Ping French
missionary hi.' been burned 10 death nj
Swatow and German missionary has also
been mortaliy injured In Shantung The
murder ui an American missionary. Mrs
Bu1erlield, in Central China is reported
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
Presfd cnt Mckinley Formally Notifies
Them Thnt They Would Bet
ter BE. Good.

WARRINGTON, Dec. @l.-Prosdent Nc
kiniey's proclamation setting forth the
conditions under which the United States
takes possession Of the Philippines has
been cs bled to General otis for prOmUlga-
ton. C'pou fun consideration the author
tiles ha We decided 10 adhere to their orig
NAL intention TO withhold from publication
the text Of the proclamation until the doc
uInent has been given publicity at Manila.
The proclamation goes in great detail into
Cond-EC rs in the islands, and outlines, as
Tar ;iS possible at this time. the intentions
OF the administration at Washington to-
ward Lle people Of the archipelago. the key
note l-'ing the strong iHtimatiOH conveyed
that tre whole future happiness and vel
are n the islanders depend npon their
t.nGuCl now.
The Proclamation was prepared with
great care and gone over In cabinet and
hen lailed 10 General Otis. That WA;
bout week ago. Events of recent oc-
9rrent-e. however. made Secretary Alger
.. eileEo tIat the situation i'll the Philippines
N lSht be relieved Of strain i'll consider
al de agree by speedy announcement OF
n e purposes OF the government OF the
II nted States ard therefore the entire
Or 'can,ation was cabled 10 General Otis
ah' ,ut four days ago. This Was costly
Pre- .eed ing. the Transmission being at an
eXI snsa OF $3.50 but one believed to be
wal rant ID by the belief that il might result
IN vert lng q clash between the American
fore eS ard the FilipinOs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01

ccding the birthday OF the empress who
was born October -. lS5S. the sultan caused
the GildiZ kiosk TO be turned into u mag
niiIceu1 palace Of flowers. The lecturer also
spoke OF the qualification experienced by
the imperial couple when the sultan :
dduShrer. sweet little child Of 10. hrou%ht
her cCngra atulationS tu the empress IN tn"
form OF poem which she r"Cited.
The usual New Years court reception Oc-
ours ~ the castle tomorrow and the init
II St3te> ambassador. Mr Andrew II.
White. who returned here on Friday from
two months leaV" Of absence. Will attend
the Gel emony with the other ambassadors.
The eli lperor does not make set speeches on
these occasions. but indulgtS in pleasant
remariIs with his guests.
Mr.. White has greatly improved IN health
and VfgOr.
Empt ror William and the court remove
to Berlin from PotSdam on January l..
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
SHOOTING ON AN OCEAN LINER
Coal Trimmers Run "Up Against IT,.
in Trying to Settle nu
Old Grudge

SOUTHAMPTON. Dec. 3l-A shoo,,n.
atfray occurred on the American liner St
Paul. Captain Jamson which left New
York on December 2S for this port. and
which arrived here yesterday. Six mem
seTs of the crew were shot. They are now
in me hospital on board the ship. Their
injuries are not serious
The shooting was the outcome OF an at
tempt upon the part of the coal trmmers
to settle grudge which they had against
the seamen. The latter were in their
hunks when the trimmers came on board
drunk and broke in the forecastla door.
opened lire and shot five coal trimmers
He accidentally hit Il seaman named Maj
Walsh. Cumming was arrested hut the
trimmers refused to prosecute him IL is
expected that Cumming will be released on
Monday. as the shooting was in self-de-
ferse.
Cumming was brought up in the police
court here this afternoon and was re-
manled
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
CONCESSION TURNED DOWN.
Secretary Hay DisapproYes the Hn.
waiinn Contract with Pacific
Cable Company.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Secretarv of
State Hay to-day formally disapproved the
concession made in July by the Hawaiian
government TO the Pacific Cable COMPANY
tor an exclusive right of laying a cable 10
Hawaii. 1t is understood that this action
was taken in no spirit Of hostility to the
Pacific Cable Company. but the conccs-
sion was diSapprOvcd, first, on account of
the formal protest made by the Hawaiian
commission. and. secondly. because il
seemed hest 10 l"ay" TO congress a free
hand in the disposition Of the whole sub
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-01
AUXILIARIES TO BE SOLD.
Navy Department Will Dispose of
Pleasure Craft Acquired Dur
ing the War.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31-Secretary Long
has at length determined to begin the sale
OF such vessels of the auxiliary navy as
are not considered fit for the naval serv-
ice. BY this 1t i not intended to convey
the idea that tn. vessels ;tr.. not seq
worthy. are in bad repair or Stru"turally
weak. ON the contrary. most OF them are
modern vessels of excellent type. high
speed and splendidly appointed but were
built as pleasure craft and, therefore are
lacking in many things that go to make
up a naval vessel. Few OF them. for ir-
stance. have watertght bulkheadS and
most of their machinery is too much ex-
posed Tor safety in action.
The first of the vessels to be disposed
OF viii be the Nayfiower formerly owned
by the Ogden GCelet estate. Before being
sold. her battery will be removed She is
now at Havana. and orders to-day were
sent 10 her TO come North