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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
KATE SPRAGUE'S DAIRY.
The Venture Has Not Been Success
full and the Trustees Will Sell
Edgewood Farm.

Washington, May 15.-Edgewood,
once the home of the late Chief Justice
Chase, and now the home Of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague is to be
sold at auction Tuesday to satisfy
claims aggregating $50, 900.
The chief justice Willed EdgeWood to
his daughter. She undertook to run a
dairy farm and it proved a financial
failure. The property was sold about
three years ago. After this sale friends
of the late chief justice and his daugh-
ter made up a sum and bought the pro-
perty back, organizing as trustees, and
guaranteed to carry it for three years.
In the meantime, Mrs. Sprague has
been endeavoring to raise the necessary
amount to reimburse the trustees. She
has been unsuccessful, and the trustees
feel that the place had better be sold.
The trustees believe that between $125,-
900 and $150,000 can be realized from the
property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
PRISONERS BY SMALLPOX.
One Hundred Employees In Kankakee
Stone Quarry Are Quarantined

Kankakee, Ill, May 15.-Nearly 100
employees of the Sinclair Construction
company, operators of the Illinois Cen
trail ballast Quarries in the southern
portion of the city, are held prisoners
in the great quarry pit as a result of
one of their number being stricken with
smallpox. Den negro has the disease
and most of the balance of the en-
ployes have been exposed to it
The sick man is a recent Importation
from Tennessee and was exposed to the
disease there. Most of the employees are
either Greeks or negroes, all of the lat
ter having been brought here from the
southern states. The local board of
health has esta blished an armed guard
around the big quarry, which comprises
81 acres of ground.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
WOMAN POSTMASTER
Charged With Systematic Embezzle-
ment of Government Moneys.

Ouray, Col, May 15.-For the first
time in the history of the postoffice de-
partment woman is in custody on a
charge of embezzlemenU of government
funds, and. strangely enough, the al
legged OffenSe occurred in a suffrage
state. although that of itself has moth
ing to do with the crime. as the accused
was appointed five years before women
got votes in Colorado. The postoffice
department has been suspicious, it
seems. for some time past that the af-
fairs of the Dallas CCol) postoffice were
not in correct shape, and an inspector
was sent down from Denver about ten
days ago, looked into the condition of
the accounts of Mrs. Emma J. Smith.
the postmaster, and, it is said, found
her accounts short in the neighborhood
of 50 1000. The defalcation covered a
period of nearly nine years. Mrs. Smith
became assistant postmaster of the Dali
las postCffice February l, 1890, at which
time her brother, A. NJ. Marshall was
appointed postmaster, to succeed the
defaulting postmaster Ed. Durham
whose accounts were short 81, 024 and
who afterwards served time for his
crime. The investigation of the &C
counts of Mrs. Smith is said to show
that the defalcations have been made
in a systematic manner ever since she
went into office by the method known
as false cancellations. Mrs Smith is
now in the hands of the United States
authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
TURNS TO ENGLAND.
China to Lean on Great Britain In
Her Present Extremity.

Pekin, May 15.-The Russian demand
for a new railroad concession, connect
ing Pekin with Russia's present rail-
road system in Manchuria, is still ex-
citing the gravest anxiety here The
chief Chinese officials are having con-
slant consultations with the doWager
EMPRESS. 1t appears to be the general
ODinion that it is intended the Inns
should start from Kirin, or Muken, ana
run direct to Pekin by way of Shohol
The Germans and japanese are par
ticularly uneasy on the subject of this
unexpected move upon the part of the
Russians and it is said there is feel,
ing among the prominent Chinese that
the moment has come to make every
EFFORT in the direction of securing Brit
ish sympathy and aid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15

those who have had experience that there
summer.
Charles NJ. Foulks has made application
IN the district court to have the rights Of
years old and is in business for himself.
which necessttates that he be given the
terventon of a guardian.
Churches which are situated on street
Their has become warm by being compelled
to Keep the windows open, and the street
to hear the preacher cache This is especially
true at the First Methodist church.
toA t Topeka weman giy,egs it as her qpn-
ryY i NJ, niotWit hstanding the fact that she got
Of prs promse City he says in the Mo 6Tsai 6s
Just like woman to take pity on him
him now and marry him anyway.
Topeka people who know the father of
General Funston will not wonder at the
statement that when he read in an east
ern paper that the parents of General
Fred Were simple peasant folk he went
out in the back yard and kicked an IS
ground.
The internal revenue officers who re-
Topeka stores with counterfeit revenue
stamps on them went out to Salina and
wholesale houses out there. The cigars
We're all sent out by a Pennsylvania fac
Kansas towns are getting ready for the
Fourth OF July and preparations are in
Pre- g to let the eagle scream louder
of her celebrating when the Twentieth
gets home although there will be a whole
lot of patriotism and fireworks turned
loose on July 4th, as usual.
The sessions of the Second Presiding Ell
derS conference for the state of Kansas,
to be held under the direction of Bishop
Vincent in the First church Wednes-
day and THURSDAY, May Il and Is will
be strictly official and private. But on
"Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at
o'clock public sessions will be held, at
which time Bishop Vincent will lecture
on Reality: a Study in the Higher Spir-
itual Life" on Wednesday, and 1.-The Law
of the Unit" on Thursday.
There is Topeka girl over on the west
side who is just now going through the
throes of learning to mistress\ a wheel.
she has Jaunty suit and a fine wheel.
but not much faith, so she waits until
about dark and on a side street goes out
nightly while her sister and some girl
friends bolster her up and after she has
slid into the saddle from the top of a
fence the grand overture commences. She
is plucky, though, and by next fall she
| thinks she will be able to go it alone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
FEW ARE LEFT
To Welcome Princess Salm-Saln of
Her Companions In Arms.

New York, May 15.-Twenty-nine vet
Grams of the old Eighth regiment and
handful of the old Sixty eighth well
coined the woman they followed into
battle, Princess Salm-Salm of Carlsruhe.
Germany, at odd Fellows hall yester-
day afternoon. They received from her
hands the battlefags under which they
fought in the civil war
The Blenker Veterans association,
which received the flags, is made up of
surviving members of the old Eighth
regiment. The hall was decorated with
flags.
The princess wore the decorations of
the order of the Iron Cross, the Cross of
San Carlos and a Russian medal She
was accompanied by several of her kin,
including her cousins, Representative
Charles E Joy of ST Louis and Ed
mund S. Joy of Newark. Others of the
party were Carl Schurz, who made a
speech, and Major S. H. NJ. Byers of
Des Moines, who read his poem, March
ing Through Georgia" in honor of the
princess, who rode with her husband on
the famous march to the sea.
After the presentation there was
banquet, at which toasts were drunk to
the president, Governor Roosevelt and
the Princess Salm-Salm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
Travellers and Home-Seekers Going
Northwest to Montana and
Washington,

After March 14th. can take through
tourist sleepers every Tuesday and
Thursday at Kansas or St Tosenh
via the Burlington Route. for the entire
Journey through to Butte, Spokane. Sc
attic Puget Sound and intermediata
destinations on the Northern Paciflc
Railway.
These through sleepers are the real
thing" and are carried on the Burling
toms Montana Express, leaving Kansas
City 10:4O a.. m, st. Joseph 12:4O D. m.
via its Northwest Main Line, the Bill
lings Roulette short line and the time
saver to the entire Northwest
These are the only through sleeping
cars for first or second class passengers
from Kansas City or st. Joseph to Mon
tana and Washington.
Also first class through sleeping car
service every day from these cities to
Butte, Anaconda, Montana, commence
ing March 18th.
Write US about these things.
j. c. BRAMHAIL
TRAY. Passenger Agent
st. Joseph, Mo.
L. w. WAKELEY,
Gen1 Passenger Agent,
ST Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
ROCKEFELLER'S MANAGER
Commits Suicide by Shooting Him
self In the Head.

New York, May 15.-George D. Scott,
for the past two years manager of the
Tarrytown estate of John D. Rockefel-
Ter, committed suicide at Tarrytown to-
day. He shot himself over the right
ear with a revolver and the bullet
passed through his head, coming out at
the top. Death was almost instan-
taneOuS.
Four years ago Scott was injured
about the head by a trolley car in
Cleveland. For a long time past he has
been complaining. Yesterday he was
examined by a physician. who informed
him that he was suffering from irrita-
ton of the brain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
HETTY GREEN MUST PAY.
Lawyer Lane Secures a Verdict For
$500 In His Favor.

New York, May 15.-The action of
Smith E. Lane to recover for legal SER
vices in removing personality tax of $685.
800 imposed against Hetty Green for the
year 1895 terminated before Judge Fitz-
gerald today in a verdict of $500 in favor
of Mr. Lane. Mrs. Green seemed far
from pleased at the verdict
Col. Franklin Bartlett in his sum-
ming up, referring to a statement of
John M. Bowers, for the defendant.
that she was eccentric, said that the
only eccentricity he had noticed about
Mrs. Green was that she was not dis
posed to pay her bills, and showed
great lack of appreciation of the legal
profession
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
DEATH BY LONG SKIRTS.
Society Woman Tripped on Her
Dress, Causing a Fatal Accident.

Boston, May 15-Mrs. Charles F.
Eastman of Littleton, N. H, wife of
the treasurer of the Profile House Cor
porat1on,and a wealthy and we'll known
society woman, died at the Hotel Ven
dome from injuries received in an ele-
Vator accident at the hotel She trimmed
on her skirt and fell into the elevator
car, striking the lever with her hand.
ana only the prompt action of the eIe-
Vator boy prevented her from being cut
in two Her right hip was broken and
her backbone fractured
She was unconscious until her. death.
seven hours afterward. Just before thu
accident her husband, who was follow
ing her across the hall, remarked that
her skirt was too long, and she laugh
lngl y replied that it was the prevailing
StVle. -S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
OPPOSITION TO BRITAIN
Is Developing In the Vicinity of Hong
Kong.

Hong Kong, May 15.-The native OPP
position to the occupation by British
forces of the new territory OF Kow Loon,
opposite Hong Kong, has suddenly been
renewed. About 900 men of the Hong
Kong regiment, with machine guns are
leaving here today and tonight, while
the volunteers have been warned to be
in readiness for any emergency The
British second class gunboat Swift and
three other gunboats are proceeding TO
600 under sealed orders These war
ships have 500 men on board. The ter
ritorv back of the Hinterland is also
disturbed and Chinese troops have been
sent there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
SPEAKS AFTER 15 YEARS
Columbus, Ohio, Man Breaks Long
Involuntary Silence

Columbus, O.,May 15.-Yesterday. for
the first time in Is years, R. w. Wag-
ner, a prominent citizen of Bucyrus,
was able to speak.
In 1885 he was afflicted with illness
which left him mute. Long treatment
by skilled physicians failed to restore
the power of speech, and he had de-
SPARED of ever recovering. but yester-
day, while holding a little child in his
lap, he was seized with a sudden desire
to sneak to her, and to his surprise was
able to do so.
His voice has an unnatural sound, but
aside from this he speaks as Well as
ever.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
INTO THE COMBINE.
Hutchinson Salt Industries Said to
Have Capitulated to the Trust

Hutchinson May 15.-The Hutchinson
Salt company and the Kansas Salt
company have united and consolidated
their business.
While the manufacturers are some
what uncornmunicative as to the mat
ter it is thought that the move IS the
work of trusts and that the powerful
Michigan salt combine has at last
forced she Kansas mines into the organ
ization. Kansas seems to be i'll fated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
CHEAP EXCURSION RATES
To Roanoke, Va, Via Vandalia-Penn-
sylvani2 Line.

On account of the meeting of the Ger
man Baptist Brethren at Roanoke,
tickets will be sold by the above line
from ST. Louis to Roanoke and return
at one fare, good going May It, 49, 20
and %, with return limit to June "a 1899
inclusive. For full particulars write to
]. NJ. Chesbrough, Asst. G. p A, st.
Louis, or j. T. Foley, T. P. A, Kansas
City, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
M'KINLEY PLAN OPPOSED.
Former Governor Larrabee, of Iowa
Comes Out Against Expansion

Iowa City, Ia, May 15.-Former Gov
ernor William Larrabee, coming out as
an anti-expansionist,h has created a SEN
sation at the state university OF Iowa.
While lecturing on political science he
said:
THE climate of the Philippines is I'M
suitable for colonization and the Islands
afford a field for adventures only, me
EXPENSE to keep the Philippines will be
$50 600, 900 a year. The peace commission
shonld have unloaded them on Spain"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
Rock Island Route

May Is and II the Rock Island will
sell tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo at $500 for the round trip,
final limit June 18th. The Colorado
Flyer is a through train carrying Pull
man Sleepers and Dining Car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
TOWN MAY BE ENGULFED.
Buildings Tottering, Houses Twisted
and Foundations Cracked by
Cave-In at SslineviIIe. O.

East Liverpool, O., May 15-An ex-
tensive cavein at Salineville threatens
to engulf a considerable portion of the
village, which is located directly over
large coal mines
Several buildings are in danger ofcol-
lapse and houses are twisted and foun-
datiOnS cracked. At the first collapse
the ground gave way three feet. The
average is little over a foot. The hill
side is still settling and the people are
preparing to move. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
National Baptist Societies Anniver-
saries, Portland, Ore, June
2-5, 1899.

one fare plus $500 for round trip via
Union Pacific. For dates on which
tickets will be sold, limits, and full in
formation, call on F. A. Lewis, city tick
ct agent, or J. c. Fulton, depot agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
Portland, Tacoma. and Seattle.

Only $500 for the Round Trip via the
Great Rock Island Scenic Route Tick
cts on sale May Is to Is. final return
limit July 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
EXTRA SESSION
Called by Gov. Roosevelt to Convene
at Once.

Albany, N Y, May 15.-Gov. Roose-
Welt has decided to call an extra session
of the state legislature to revise the law
passed at the late session for taxing
corporation franchises. The special ses-
rinr, will convene on Nav y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
Portland. Tacoma. and Seattle

Only $500 for the Round Trip via the
Great Rock Island Scenic Route. Tick
cts on sale May 10 to Is, final return
limit July 18th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
Save Your Neck

And wear collars that have no rough
edges. We do them. American Steam
Laundry, Tel BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15

We will wash ycur colored shirts ana
guarantee colols from fading. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 1l2 and ia w. Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
COLUMBUS, OHIO,
And Return, $4,000, Via the Santa Fe

Tickets on sale June l. "a; limited
Tune 16 on account National Medical
association. See T. L. King, agent, for
particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15

No better equipped shop nor finer
watchmalers than at Campbells, 625
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15

May 16-Santa Fes- Sunflowers.
May 17-High Rollers-None Such.
May 19-TOpekans-All Stars.
May 22-Sunflowers- High Rollers.
May 24-Santa Fes-Topekans.
May 26-All Stars-None Such
May 29-Santa Fes-All Stars.
May 31-High Rollers-Topekans.
June 2-None Such-Sunf1owers.
June 5-Sunf1owers-All Stars.
June High Rollers-Santa Fes.
June 9-None such-TopekanS.
June 12-Santa FeS- None Such.
June 14-Topekans-S unfiowers.
June 16-High Rol1ers-All Stars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
PORTLAND, OREGON,

And Return, $4,000, Via the Santa Fe
Tickets on sale May Is. 1. II, IS; good
returning July Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
T. A. A. BOWLING.
Duck Pin Tournament Begins on the
Alleys Tuesday.

So much interest has been taken in
bowling at the Topeka Athletic asso-
citation that a duck pin contest has
been arranged between six teams of the
club. A prize will probably be given
to the team with the highest standing
at the end of the tournament. The
names of the teams are the Sunfiowers,
None Such, Topekas, All Stars, Santa
Fes and High Rollers. Each team is
made up of five players.
The first game will be played Tuesday
night between the Santa FEES and the
Sunf1owers. The first half of the sched-
Ile is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-05-15
21 Meals So. %

21 Meals 1925.
Hotel Oxford and Restaurant.
FRANK LONG, Manager.
Photographs-YaIe, special operator
at Downing's- Call and get acquainted.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-13
OUR COLONIAL COMMERCE,
Reports Show a Surprising increase Over
Last Year.

Reports Show Surprising Increase Over
Last Year.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The war de.
partm emit has made public a statement
of the trade between United States and
all her colonies under military control
and with Cuba as well for the seven
months Of 1899, ending July 81, making
comparison with the year 1898.
The exports from the United States
to Cuba for the seven months were
$14, 116. 1898 in 1899 against 81 ,4S5, 937 in
1895. The imports into the United
States from Cuba for the same period
were $19, 976, 956 in 1899 against $12,.
474 ITO in 1898.
The exports from the United States
to Porto Rico for the seven months were
$2,299, 1921 in 1899, against $3.50, 10 in
1898. Imports into the United States
from Porto Rico during the same time
were So, 579, 944 in 1899 against 81, 253,.
300 in 1898.
The exports from the United States
to the Philippine Islands from Jan. / to
July 81, were 1886, 100 in 1899, against
$65, 1856 in 1898. The imports into the
United States from the Philippines for
the same period were So, 274, 154 in 1899
against 81, 283, IT'S in 1898.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-13
Slight Disturb dances at Pro-
vincial Towns Are Easily
Quelled by Police.
SENTENCE IS CONDEMNED
.Pressof the World U unanimous
In Denouncing the Pris-
oner's Conviction.
Idea Of Boycotting the Expo
sition Meets Nearly Uni
versal Approval.

Paris, Sept. AZ. The day has been
one Of absolute quiet, with no public
excitement, not even in the Rue de
Chabrot. There was rainfall during
the afternoon and the streets were
practically deserted.
Slight distur Dances occurred Satur-
day at Marseilles and Belfort. when the
verdict of the Dreyfus courtmartial
was published. The demonstrators
stoned the residence of jacques Drey-
fus, brother Of the condemned, at Bel
fort, breaking the windows and other
wise damaging the structure. Many
persons were arrested in both places.
The premier, NJ Waldeck- Rosseau,
was visited during the morning by
most Of his colleagues. The date of the
next cabinet council has not yet been
fixed. President Loubet will probably
not return to Ram boulett for several
days.
So far as can be ascertained military
men are perfectly satisfied with the YER
dict which they interpret as safeguard
ing the honor Of the army and at the
same time doing an act of mercy to
Dreyfus, who, they say, has sufficiently
expiated his crime in the awful exist
ence he passed on Devils island. They
point out that even if he is sent to Fort
Corte, it will be to receive henceforth
the humane treatment he has expe-
rienced since his return to France.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-13
BEARING UP. BRAvELY.

Dreyfus Confident That He Will Soon Be
Released.
RENNEs, Sept. 12.-Dreyfus has borne
the terrible shock with marvellous forti-
tude, one might almost say with I'M
natural calm. Saturday he seemed
stupefed when Maitre Labor commune
icated to him the verdict, but he has
since rallied. Nine. Dreyfus and
Matthew Dreyfus, his brother, visited
him during the course of the afternoon,
his brother subsequently, leaving for
Paris. The application to the court of
revision was taken to him at noon by
Maitre Labori's assistant, and he
signed it.
Dreyfus is convinced thatthe 10 years
imprisonment to which he is sentenced
will be wiped out by the five years of
solitary seclusion he has undergone on
Devils island, and he expects to be re-
leased by Oct. 10, which will be five
years from the date of his former con-
domination.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-13
COWARDLY AND lMPoLITlC.

German Press Unanimous in Denuncia-
tfon of the Verdict.
BERLIN, Sept. 12.The Dreyfus YER
dict causes feeling almost of stupe-
faction in Berlin. IT hoped that the
statement Of the Reichszangier, as
emanating directly from Emperor Will
lam, would have rendered impossible
the repetition Of what is called lone Of
the greatest judicial and political
crimes of any age"
It is universally agreed that the sec
ond verdict is Q grave political blunder,
a violation of the laws Of civilization
and an act Of moral coWardice, which
the world will find it difficult to pardon.
The German press unanimously de-
s1cribes the verdict as cowardly and i'm
polite, not to say criminal.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-09-13
UNIVERSALLY CONDEMNED
Press of the Entire World Denounces the
Dreyfus Verdict.

Press of the Entire World Denounces the
Dreyfus Verdict.
LONDON, Sept. 12.-With the excep-
ton of the Jesuit organ in Rome and
the anti-Semite papers the press of the
whole world prints nothing but execra-
ton in discussing the Dreyfus verdict.
Even the Russian press joins in the
chorus, although perhaps the Jews are
no where more hated than in Russia
The judges are everywhere character
lied as brutes and gloomy predi ctions
are INDUCED in as to what the future
has in store for France.
The German press is especially indig-
nant, the National Zeitung remarking
that even the worst enemy of France
could not have wished what had hap
.pened.
Papers Of all nationalities fall in with
the idea Of boycotting the exposition.