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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
THE COOLEST DAY.
Winter Struck Its Lowest Notch
on Temperature Today.

This is the coolest day of the winter.
The minimum temperature was 63 be-
low from to z o'clock
At 8 o'clock the thermometer stood
below; 4 below at 9; at 10, below, and
at II o'clock, 2 below. The coolest
reached before was Sc below. The pre-
diction for Kansas is: Fair tonight
and Thursday; possibly becoming un-
settled by Thursday night"
The possibly unsettled" means that
the storm which has been raging in
Colorado may reach here by tomorrow
night. Today the wind has been in the
northwest and making twelve miles an
hour. The lines of temperature on the
weather map are all curving north,
showing that the temperature is going
to rise. The ten below line starts north
of Port Huron and extends through
western Kansas, while the zero line
starts near Cleveland and extends
through eastern Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
CHESTER Is OPTIMISTIC.
Quite Certain "Populism is Dead"
(For the Fourth Time.)
[From the washington Post.1

I'll
The best looking Kansan in the next
house by long odds will be Hon. Chester
l. Long, of Medicine Lodge, who knock
ed out his Populist opponent and towns
man, Jerry Simpson, last November.
of the brunette type but he has ability
to match his good looks. Last evening
at the Normandie he chatted pleasantly
with a Post man touching matters in
the Sunf1ower state.
1.-The story of my bouts with Jerry
Simpson," said he, 'is rather out of the
ordinary in politics. Jerry and I were
pitted against each other in 1892, and he
was the victor; in 1894 we fought it over
again, and I beat him. In 1896 the vot-
erS were again asked to choose between
us, and this time they preferred Jerry,
but in 1898 they thought better of it,
Portable majority. Thus we have run
against each ether in four consecutive
elections and honors are even.
kansas is now back in the RepubH-
can column, and though I am not an
aSpirant for prophetic honOrS, am free
to state that it will remain there. The
people have had their fill of PopuliStic
heresies. In our banks there is more
money in proportion to population than
in any other state of the Union. Under
such gratifying conditions the occupa-
tion of the calnity bowler is gone, and
blasted is the reputation of the free sill
pervade the land telling the people that
the price of their wheat and the price of
silver were irrevocably linked together.
He has been proved fakir of the first
water, and his SophiStry can never
more be effective in Kansas"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
LIEUT.. Afford WELL KNOWN.
Belonged to One of the Leading Fam
lilies of Lawrence.

Lieutenant A. c. Afford, who lost his
life in the battle of Manila had many
friends in Topeka. He graduated from
the law department of the state uni
versity in the class of 1897. c. A. Ma
gaw who is in the law office of Ferry &c
Doran and Adrian Sherman were class
mates of Lieutenant Afford. Mr.. Ma
gaw says that he was a young man Of
great promise and stood well with his
class. He enlisted at Lawrence at the
first call.
He was a son of D. S. Afford, an at
torney, who was formerly county attor-
ney of Douglas county.
Fred Afford, as he was generally
known, was one of the popular boys Of
Lawrence. He was hard and thorough
student He graduated from the lib
eral arts department of the university
and also from the law school. Before
his enlistment he was a member of the
law firm of Afford & Afford. His faith
er was the senior member of the firm.
Young Afford always took great in
terest in military affairs and knew the
manual as thoroughly as any man who
enlisted in the volunteer army. He was
second lieutenant of the Lawrence COM
pany of the K. N. G. until it was dis
banded by order of the governor. Lieu
tenant Afford was about 25 years old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
FUNSTON Led.
A Brilliant Charge Against
AguinaldO's Forces
Who Fought From Behind En-
trenchments.
ENEMY WAS ROUTED,
Lieutenant Afford and One
Other Killed.
Eight WOunded-FilipinO Loss
Was Heavy.
AGUINALDO GIVES UP
Asks For a Truce and a Confer
ence.
Request is Unanswered by Gen.
eraI Otis.
AGUINALDO GIVES UP
Asks For a Truce and a Confer
ence.
Request is Unanswered by Cen
eraI Otis.

Washington, Feb. S.-The war depart
ment today received the following dis
patch:
Manila, Feb. S.-Situation rapidly
improving. Reconnaissance yesterday to
south several miles to Lagunda bay, to
southeast eight miles, driving struggling
insurgent troops in various directions,
encountering no decided opposition.
Army disintegrated and natives turn
ing to villages displaying white flag.
Near Caloocan, six miles north, the en-
emy made a stand behind intrench
ments; charged by Kansas troops, led
by Col Funston. Close encounter re
su1ting in rout of the enemy with heavy
loss. Loss to Kansas: Lieut.. Afford
killed, six men wounded.
On the 4th Aguinaldo issued flying
proclamation charging Americans with
initiative and declared war; Sunday is
sued another, calling all to resist for
eign invasion; his influence throughout
this section destroyed; now applies for
a cessation of hostilities and conference;
have declined to answer. Insurgent ex-
pectation of rising in city on night of
4th unrealized. Provost marshal gem
eral, with admirable disposition of
troops, defeated every attempt.
CITY quiet; business resumed; ma
tives respectful and cheerful; fighting
qualities of American troops q revela~
ton to all inhabitants. OTIS"
KANSANS KILLED AND WOUNDED.
. Washington. Feb. S.-The adjutant
general has received the following ad-
ditional list of casualties at Manila:
Manila, Feb. S.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Additional casualties:
TWENTIETH KANSAS.
Killed:
First Lieut.. Alfred c. Afford.
Company H-Private Charles E. Pratt
Wounded:
Company B-Artifieer Charles A KEEL
son, Privates Dan Hewitt, John Gilli-
Ian.
Company D-Raymond Clark.
Company I-Sergt. Jay Sheldon, Pri-
Company M-Edward Ziebel
FOURTEENTH INFANTRY.
Killed:
Company H-Privates Ransom Clase,
Newton Henry.
Wounded:
Company A-Private Frank A.
Goodon.
Company B-Hans Jensfn
Company D-Elmer D. Hough.
Company C-NichoIas N Foulks.
Company D-Corporal Manford Ben
nington, Private John Brady.
company I-Wm. S. Kennedy, Charles
A. Clanton.
Company G-Corporal Spencer K.
1dpscomb, Howard Middleton, Privates
Read. Fred Goezenback.
Company K-John Powers, VIM.
Howard, James Kane, Jerry A. Hecka-
thorn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
CURTIS TO BE CHAIRMAN.
Topeka Congressman to Be at Head
of Indian Committee.

washington, Feb. 8.-Representative
James S. Sherman of New York, will
resign his position in congress after
March 4, to become one of the board of
appraisers for New York. Mr.. Sherman
is chairman of the house committee on
Indian affairs, which place will accord
ingly become vacant.
The next ranking member of the In
dian committee is Representative Cur
tbs of Kansas. BY right of rank, he will
become Mr.. Sherman's successor as the
head of this important committee, of
which he has for a long time been. the
most prominent member. This rule is
not always followed, as the speaker can
arbitrarily name the chairman of the
committees when he appoints the lat
ter; but there is practically no doubt
that the speaker will name the Kansas
member for the craftsmanship in the
F'ifty-sixth congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
SECRETARY OF LABOR.
Lee johnson, the Present Commis-
sioner, Goes IN Again Under
g Nsw Title.

The state society Of labor completed
its permanent organization by the cleo
tion of the following officers:
President-J. S. McGrath, Kansas
City
Vice president-Louis Voss, Leaven-
worth.
Secretary-Lee Johnson, Topeka.
Assistant secretary-B. P. Scott, juno
tion City.
The election of Mr.. johnson as secre-
tary means that he will continue for
another two years in the capacity of
state labor commissioner, although the
title to the office is changed by the new
law under which this society is organ
lied.
After the adoption of bylaws and
constitution the convention adjourned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08

Binding Twine Commission Will Re-
port That Kansas Ought
f0 Hava Opa

The legislative committee which has
visited the twine manufacturing plant
water will upon returning to Topeka
make a report recommending that the
state of Kansas put in a similar plant
at the state penitentiary.
The members of the committee were
highly pleased with the twine making
process and are of the opinion that it
will prove a valuable acquisition to the
Kansas penitentiary.
The committee also visited the Wash
burn home for boys, of which c. E.
Faulkner, formerly of Atchison, is su-
perintendent. The committee is expect
ed to return to Topeka today or tomor-
row.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
FINISHING RASENENT
$25,5OO.O0
AMENDING LIVE STOCK Ii
A Bill to Make Changes in the Boards
nntiaa and POmars

Senator FOrney presented in the sem
ate today a bill to amend the present
law creating the state live stock sani-
tary commission, proposing to clothe
the board with increased powers.
This bill first authorizes the inspection
of all cattle coming into Kansas, at all
seasons of the year, and during the
open season, December and January.
1t also empowers the board to require
the dipping of all cattle shipped into
the state.
Another feature of the bill is that in
spectors designated by the board shall
be paid by the state. Under the present
conditions the railroads pay the inspec-
tors who are designated by the board,
but selected by the railroads.
Senator Forney says the present law
is unjust and in conflict with the rules
and regulations of other states, and
should be amended as he suggests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
HE ROASTS ASTOR.
Harmsworth Refers With Biting Sar-
casm to the Libel Suit

London, Feb. S.-Mr Harmsworth's
Evening News, in reporting the Astor
libel case, says:
''Mr Astor is a cultured American
who does us the honor to prefer our
company to that of his own country
men. His remembrance of the courte-
Gus, polished manner in which his ma
tive newspapers deal with him, makes
him, apparently highly censorious crit
ic.
1.-The malice in the dinner party para
graph is so subtle as to escape any
ordinary reader, but did not escape Mr.
Astor. According to Sir Edward Clarke,
the inference drawn from the para
graph would be that Mr.. Astor allowed
the information to be supplied to the
press. This awful crime would, natur-
ally, appear heinous to anyone of Mr..
Astor'S nationality
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
TRUESDALE GETS 1T.
Will Succeed Samuel Sloan as
President of the D., L. & w.
Railroad.

New York, Feb. S.-Leonards Railway
News will announce today the selection OF
w. H. Truesdale as president of the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western railroad
Mr.. Truesdale has been selected by the
nominating committee as the successor OF
Samuel Sloan, who retireS from the presl-
dency because of advanced years and fail.
ing health. The committee, consisting of
and William rockefeller, sent a telegram
offering to him the position and asking
him to come to New York today. His
reply was satisfactory.
Mr. Truesdale is at present first vice
president of the Chicago, Rock Island ana
Pacific road He is 80 years old and is
considered one of the foremost railroad
men in the country. His salary in his
new position will be 81, 600 year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
TO Hts DEATH
Lieutenant Afford, Company I
Kansas Volunteers,
Killed Near Manila While
Accommodating
AND SIX OF HIS MEN
Wounded, After a Brave and
Spirited Fight.
Lieutenant Afford a Kansas
University Graduate.

Manila, Feb. SO a. m.-Lieutenant
Afford, company I, Twentieth Kansas
infantry and a private of that company
were killed and six other members OF
the regiment were wounded near Caloo-
can last evening while reconnoitering-
The party was in a jungle when it was
attacked by the enemy.
Two companies of the Kansas regi-
ment were sent to the relief of their
comrades and drove the F'ilipinos into
Caloocan, penetrating to the very heart
of the town. Meanwhile the gunboats
shelled the suburbs.
Gen. Otis finally recalled the troops,
but the natives, misunderstanding the
retreat failed to take advantage of it.
The outskirts of the town were burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Going to China to Wed.

San Francisco, Feb. S.-NTiss Charlotte
Ives, of Chambersburg, Pa, is in this
city on her way to China accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Merrill of Boston.
She is going to the Orient to wed John
Risley Putnam, son of John Putnam, a
judge of the appellate division of the
supreme court of New York state. His
home is at Saratoga Springs, N. Y,
but he entered the consular service of
the United States government some
time ago and is now stationed at Chin
Kian% China.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
A DOOMED TOWN.
BelmOnd, Iowa, is Burning and
Fire Plugs Are Frozen.

st. Louis, Feb. S.-A special to the
Post Dispatch from Webster City, Ia,
says:
Relmond, a town of over 1000 inhab-
itants, in Wright county, is burning,
fire having started at 1O:30 a. m. The
thermometer is 81 below and a strong
wind is blowing. Nothing can be done
by the firemen to check the flames, as
the fire plugs are frozen up. Many res
idents are being driven from their
homes, some without sufficient clothing
to keep themselves warm. 1t is useless
to call for help to fight the fire from
neighboring towns, for the water mains
can not be thawed out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
No Colonial Board.

Washington, FebS.-The war depart
ment has repudiated the name of what
has heretofore been known as the ''col-
onial board,' which was recently ap-
pointed to deal with insular questions
and consisted of Messrs. Guild, Wat
kins and Kennedy. Mr.. Guild has de-
clined his appointment and no other
appointment will be made to fill his
place. The other appointees will remain
not as a board or commission but as
advisers to the war department to pass
upon whatever questions may be re-
ferred to them by the president ard
secretary of war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08

Company G-Private Frank Aust
Company K-Private Henry H. Kali
kins.
FIRST WASHINGTON.
Wounded:
Company N-Private John N Car
Isle, Corporal Charles A. Augstein.
Missing:
Private Oval F. Gibson.
FIRST MONTANA.
Wounded:
Company H-Private Gowan.
THIRD ARTILLERY.
Battery G-Private Brancy Haag.
Wounded:
Battery L-Sergt. d. c. Sissenouth.
Battery G-Privates Herman Hansen,
A D. PhilO.
Battery K-John Stadleman.
Battery D-Private Robert Ostrom.
FIRST WYOMING.
Wounded:
Company F-Private Harry R. Crum-
rine. OTIS,
OTIS PRAISES HIS MEN
Washington. Feb. S.-Secretary Alger
today received the following cablegram
from Gen. Otis in reply to his message
of congratulations yesterday:
MANILA Feb. S.-Since thanks for con-
gratulations. All credit due to hearty
response of troops to orders of officers.
OTIS.
AGONCILLO IS SORRY.
London, Feb. S.-The Filipino junta
here has received a cablegram from
Agoncillo, the agent of AguinaIdo, dated
Montreal, February 7, depIoring the
hostilities (which have had the effect of
securing the ratification of the peace
treaty" AgonciIlo also says he believes
the outbreak was provoked by the
Americans in order to ensure the ratifi-
cation of the treaty and declares that
the Filipinos, far from being the ag-
gressors were taken by surprise and
were unprepared."
DEWEY REPLIES.
Washington, Feb. S.-The following
cablegram was received at the navy
department today from Admiral Dewey
in acknowledgement of Secretary Longs
congratulatOry message of yesterday:
Manila, Feb. $40 the Secretary of
the navy: 1.-THE chief
officers and men thank the president
and the secretary of the navy for their
congratulations. DEWEY"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
A. Tribute to Csprivi.

Berlin. Feb. Sat the opening of today's
session of the reichstag, the president of
that body, Count Won BaIlenStein, paid
tribute to the memory of the late Cen
eral Won Caprivi.- the former imperial
chancellor. He said that while as states
man Caprivi did not attain the greatness
nevertheless he promoted the welfare of
Germany and was great in his un-
swerving devotion to duty, absolute at
tachment to the emperor and the father
land and the honorable and chivalrous
feeling with which he was animated" The
statement was greeted with cheers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Carnegie Offers 100000.

Atltnta, Ga, Feb. S.-Andrew Carne-
pie has offered the city of Atlanta $780,
0o0 for free public library, the condi-
tions being that the city furnish the
site and devote $4,000 per year to the
maintenance of the institution. The
tender came through the Young Mems
Library association, one of its direc-
tors. Walter NJ. Kelly, having brought
the matter to Mr.. Carnegie's attention
some time ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08

City stock yards company to remove its
quarantine yards two miles from it's
other pens The first two sections of
the bill are a, duplicate OF the law
passed two years ago. The bill also
provides that no cattle origina ting
south of the quarantine line may be re-
ceived into any public stock yards, save
during December and January, and no
quarantine yards can be maintained
within two miles of other pens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
IMMENSE PRINTING BILL.
The Sum of $4,000 Needed to Pay
for Work Done or Under Way

There is a shortage of funds for state
printing and the legislature is today
hustling through both houses, a bill
carrying an appropriation of $55, 900 to
prevent the printing from stopping.
The bill was presented in the senate
by Forney, chairman of the ways and
means committee.
This appropriation is for legislative
work and for the remainder of the fiscal
year, which expires June 80, 1899.
Under an emergency the bill was
passed by the senate this forenoon and
has been sent to the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Was It Sampson or schlev P

Washington, Feb. SIN response to
the senate's resolution of inquiry the
president has sent to the senate today
from the navy department the records
of the battle of Santiago, showing the
respective parts taken by AdmiraIs
Sampson and Schley and other naval
officers. The record was quite volumi-
nous and was not read.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Company H-James Miller.
FTR ST I'D DAHO

Company E-James Miller.
FIRST IDAHO.
Killed:
Company G-Private Orian L. Darras.
Wounded: -'"
Company D-Sergt. Vim. Teller, Pri-
vate John H. Lutjens.
Company C-Private James Ryan.
Company B-PriVate Richard B.
Jones.
FIRST CALIFORNIA.
Wounded:
Company E-Private David G. Sin
clair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
COLDER EVERY HOUR.
Temperature Reaches 12 Below in
Chicago, and Is Is Looked For.

Chicago, Feb. 8.IThe temperature
reached IL below in Chicago today with
Is below predicted for tonight. The cold
wave shows no diminution of energy in
the northwestern states while there is
increased severity in the central por-
tions of the country. ST. Paul, Mimi,
reports % below; Bismarck, N. D., SO
below, and Williston, N. D., 40 below.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
THE KANSAS WOUNDED
Includes Dan Hewitt, Son of the Ex-
Postmaster of North Topeka

Dan Hewitt, whose name appears in
the dispatches as among the wounded
at Manila, is a resident of Topeka His
father is D. c. Hewitt, the blacksmith,
who has a shop on West Norris street,
and who was postmaster in North To-
peka for several years. Dan Hewitt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
snain,s Red Book.

Madrid, Feb. S.-The government has
issued a red book of the war with the
United States. 1t is a bulky volume OF
522 pages but it's contents are docu-
mems and communications already
made public and now have only histor-
ical interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
% Below in Missouri.

Kansas CITY. Feb. S-Northwestern Mis-
souri, last night and this morning expert
enced the coldest weather in the history
of that portion of the state. Maryville.
in Nodaway county, reported p degrees
below zero at 3 o. clock this morning. At
o. clock it was II. At o'clock last even
ing it was T. In Kansas City at O'Clock
this morning degrees below, the eoldest
of the season, was officially recorded
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Death of Bishop williams.

Middletown, Conn; Feb. s--Right Rev.
bishop of the Episcopal church in Amer
lea, died at the Episcopal residence in this
city shortly before O'Clock last night,
aged 81 years. His death was sudden and
unexpected. He had been attacked with
the grip in mild form about week ago,
but no fatal result was apprehended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
snowing Again in Colorado.

Leadville, Col, Feb. S-A snow storm
which began here last night developed in
to a blizzard today. The high wind has
filled the railroad cuts with snow and the
railroads are again blockaded east and
west of Leadyille.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Quav's Trial Postponed.

philadelphia, Feb. S.-The trial of SEN
ator Quay, his son, Richard R. Quay, and
ex-State Treasurer Benjamin Haywood,
charged with conspiracy in the misuse of
state funds on deposit in the Peoples
bank, has again been postponed, this time
from February 20 until February q.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Plenty of Money for China.

London Feb. S.-The appeal for $11, 800, 900
in connection with the Chinese imperial
railway 3 per cent gold loan has been
phenomenal success. 1t was applied for
Ave times over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
TO FINISH 1T.
Will Cost $I72,7I4.S5 to Com
plete the State House.
Estimates Are Made by Archi-
tect LeScher
FOR MAI. ANDERSON
Who Is Working to Secure
Appropriations
To End the Unsightliness of
the Interior.
FOR MAI. ANDERSON

The sum of $172, .85 will be required
to complete the state house, according
to an estimate made by T. H. Lescher,
eX-state architect for Senator Tom An
derson, who is working to secure ap-
propriations to complete the capitol.
The estimate which Major Anderson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. S.-For Kansas: Fair
tonight and Thursday; possibly becom-
ing unsettled by Thursday night; north
erlY winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
The McEnery Resolution MUST wait.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Enquiry about
the senate regarding the McEnery res
olution develops the fact that it is not
likely to pass just now, though there
may be no objection later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-08
Stock yards Quarantine Bill.

Senator Titus introduced bill in the
senate today to require the Kansas