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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
VESSELS CHARTERED.
England Has Taken 80 From the
Transatlantic Trade.

New York Oct. 6-The Tribune this
morning says: Surprise and interest have
been excited in shipping circles by the
news that within the last three days
some 35 vessels engaged in the Trans
Atlantic trade have been chartered by the
British government for periods OF three
Among the ships chartered are a num-
Der belonging to the big passenger and
not known at the offices of the lines in
this city, as the transactions were con-
Of the Cunard line boats, the Aurania
and the Servia are known to have been
tI .eIeo dlq ne + & 49, ~ Is q
son line it was said that several of their
ships had been bespoke but their names
The Mohawk and the America, belong
ing to the Atlantic Transport company
have been chartered. but officials of the
company said that they did not wish to
NOmadic has been chartered, and it is
said that others OF the line nave al been
engaged, but this was not positively con-
firTned at the office. The opinion was ex-
PP15 foe+eI Vessels 11o1lld he taken nv The
Besides the regular liners and the tramp
stearns hips sailing from this city which
have been chartered, a number of vessels
sailing from other American ports have
been engaged, among them four Cunard
boats in the Boston and Liverpool SER
vice These are the Pavonia, the Corin-
thia, the Cephalonia and the Catalonia
also steamers from the Leland line, be-
tween Boston and Liverpool and the Do
minion and Warren lines, operating be-
tween the same ports.
It is also reported that the Chicago and
the Columbian of the Wilson and Fur
nesS-I1eyland lines. Boston-London ser
vice, had been contracted for, but this
could not be confirmed. Other boats are
the British steamers FL Prah and Monte
suma which, as far as known, are not
attached to any particular line Prices
have been paid for the various steamers,
it is said. range from u shillings six pence
to II shillings sixpence a ton a month ac-
cording to the character of the steamers,
the lower rate being for cargo carriers
and the higher rate for the passenger
and semi-passenger vessels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
VESSELS UNDER ORDERS.
And Others That Will Be Sent to
Manila

New York, Oct. "a special to Her
aid from Washington, says:
The vessels which have thus far re-
ceived orders for Manila, are: ArmOred
cruiser Brooklyn, en- route to Hampton
Roads-proceed to New York for re-
pairs and fitting out and changes in
personnel
Protected cruiser New Orleans, en-
route to Hampton Roads-prOceed to
New York for repairs and changes in
personnel.
Gunboat Nashville, now at Santa Do
ningO=proceed without DELAY to Ma
Mia via the SueZ canal, stopping at
San Juan for coal and needed repairs.
Auxiliary cruiser Badger, now at
Mare Island-prepare for orders to pro-
coed to Manila
The other vessels which will be sent
to Manila are the protected cruiser AL
bany and the gunboats Marietta, Ma
chias and Bancroft. OF these the AL
bany is now being completed in Eng
land. Her officers and crew will be
sent to her about January 1 and she
will proceed at once to Manila. The
Marietta is now at Washington under
orders to proceed to the mouth of the
OrinocO. She will probably carry out
the orders, returning when relieved to
prepare to join Admiral Watson.
The Bancroft is at Boston and prac-
tically ready for service. The Machias
is now at Washington, and after needed
repairs she can leave with little delay.
There is no change in the admins
tratiOn's purpose not to issue a formal
blockade proclamation. although it is
appreciated that the maintenance of a
municipal blockade may involve the
government in controversies with for
eign nations whose ships may be held
up outside the three mile limit, and
that such nations may go so far as to
press claims for damages. Admiral
Watson will, however, issue orders,
which. il obeyed, will avoid all cause for
trouble.
When the eight vessels named reach
Admiral Watson he will have under his
command one battleship, two monitors,
one armored cruiser, seven protected
and auxiliary cruisers and q gunboats
including the vessels bought from
Spain by Gen. Otis. The United States
will then be superior in naval strength
| in the Pacific to Russia, which stands
| next to Great Britain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
ON a short visit in Kansas City.

from a short visit in Kansas City.
Mrs. G. M Ross of Bur Oak, Kan, is
visiting friends in Topeka on her way
home from Kansas City.
Mrs. d. w. Cox and Mrs. Dick Ed
wards and baby of Fond du Lac, Wis,
are visiting their sister, Mrs. E. NJ.
Carpenter.
Mrs. Ben johnson entertained at din
ner Thursday, complimentary to Miss
Edna Carpenter and Mrs. c. E. Wardin
is entertaining for her today.
Greedy McKeever of Lawrence is
spending a few days in Topeka.
+. NJ. KessIer of Prescott, Arizona,
viii arrive the first of the week to visit
his mother and sister.
Judge and Mrs. Henry Keller will go
to AtchisOn Saturday to visit their
daughter, Mrs. Ed Small. Mrs. SmalPs
little daug liter Eugenia who has been
visiting here will return with them.
Miss Gussie I1osh left today to at
tend the street fair at Overlook, Kan,
today and tomorrow.
The opening reception of the 7. w.
c. a. will be held this evening at the
new rooms in the Masonic building.
Miss Mary Crane spent Thursday in
Kansas City.
Mrs. c. G. Hague returned Thursday
evening from a months visit with rela-
tives in Iowa. Mr.. Hague met her in
Kansas City.
Gilbert Hall, who has been visiting
his cousins, Edith and Ethel Patch for
the past two weeks, left Thursday for
his home in Concord, Mass.
Mrs. Eva o. Miller of Lowman Hill,
is visiting friends and relatives in Kan
sas City.
Miss Mabel Gordon and Mr. James
Porter We're married Wednesday even
ing at 8 o'clock at the home of the
bride at 1901 West Sixth street Only
the relatives were present. Mr. and
Mrs. Porter will be at home at 317
Adams street after October Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
CONVICT'S SCHEME.
Hopes to Evade a Long Term by
Technicality.

A decidedly novel point Of law has
been raised by a convict at the Kan
sas penitentiary in an application for
release from Imprisonment through ha-
beas corpus proceedings in the district
court of LeaVenWOrth county.
Judge J. S. West, of the attorney gen
erals Office, will go to Leavenworth to-
morrow to take part in the proceedings
and will resist the application
Some months ago five of the worst
convicts in the state reformatory at
tempted to escape. One of the men
stole a horse from the reformatOry
farm, but was recaptured, as were the
others, who attempted to get away on
foot.
the sentence in the refOrmatory indeh-
nitely and the five men planned to Sc
cure their liberty as soon as possible.
This caused them to decide that the
penitentiary under sentence for break
ing Jail would offer a shorter term Of
imprisonment than the refOrmatOry.
The convicts made application to the
superintendent of the reformatory to
be sent to the penitentiary. This re-
suited in an arrangement that the men
who attempted to escape should plead
guilty to the charge of breaking Jail and
court for the penitentiaFy.
This arrangement was carried out to
the letter and the men We're sent to
Lansing. Now one of them, the worst
of the lot, has made application for re-
lease upon a writ of habeas corpus in
which it is alleged that he was not con-
Victed under charges properly filed in
the tribunal which sent him to the state
prison.
Ladies' French Heel Dress Shoes at
Furman'S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
HAWAIIAN RAILROAD.
American Capital Subscribed For the
New Line.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-By efforts of a Chi
cagoan, Herbert B. Gehr, a company
has been formed which proposes to
build the first railroad on the island of
Hawaii. The charter for the KOhala
corporation is known, was obtained
from President Dole by Mr.. Gehr on
June &c. The capital stock of SO, 900
already has been subscribed, the great
er amount being taken in New York
and Boston On October "a, Mr.. Gehr
will return to Hawaii with an engineer
for the final consultation with Engineer
Bishop, who is now surveying the
route
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
MOTOR CYCLE RACE.
Mile Event Won in ST. Louis
by miller and Judge in 37:O5 2-5.

st. Louis, Mo, Oct. 6.-Some excellent
racing entertained a select crowd of cy-
cling enthusiasts at Athletic park Thurs
day Twenty mile motor cycle race be-
tween Miller and Judge and stone and
Pierce resulted in a win for the former
team by a length. The time was 37:O5 2-5
Miller's machine was a sure winner all
the way. The finish was quite speedy and
exciting.
Johnnie Lake and John Nelson, the Chi
cagO amateurs, competed in a three mile
race paced. Nelson was careless and was
thrown of his pace Lake winning in
4: 56 2-5.
Miller, who rode in the motor race. is
champion long distance rider of the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
RHODESIA SAVES THEM.
Crew of the Schooner
Carrie A. Lane Picked Up
nv British Vessel

Norfolk Va. Oct. 6.-The British steam
er Rhodesia arrived today, having on
board the crew of the schooner Carrie A:
Lane who were picked up in the gulf
of Captain ]. Frank Skofield, whose wife
is with him and eight men
The Lane. a three-maSted schooner sail
ed from Alphabetical for Noank. Conn,
lumber laden, September 10. On Septem-
Der IS she sprung leak and had to be
abandoned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
QUIT PROHIBITION.
iowa W. c. T. o. Will Not Ask Legis-
Ieture to Pass Favorable Laws.

Des Moines. iowa, Oct. 6.-The state
convention of the W. G. T. L. today elect
ed officers for the coming year as follows:
President Mrs. Marion Durham. Bur
Shesler Spencer; corresponding secretary,
Miss Belle Hix: recording secretary, Mrs.
Garhart; treasurer Mrs. Godfrey
It was voted to present only three Ques-
tons to the legislature at the next ses-
sion-Woman suffrage. compulsory edu-
cation and the demand for state re-
formatory for women. The decision not
to present anything relating to prohibit
ton is considered a remarkable action.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
FOR SILVER CAMPAIGN.
W. J. Bryan Devotes, Proceeds of Sale
of Real Estate to White Metals
Cause.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 6.-The city real
estate transfers today disclose the sale
by W. J. Bryan of the two Lincoln lots
donated him during his presidential
campaign by w. NJ. Hoyt of Chicago, in
the interest of the free silver cause. Mr..
Bryan secures $3.50 for the property and
will, it is said, turn the money into the
free silver campaign fund.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
Texas First to Arrive.

Fortress Monroe, Va, Oct. 6.-The
battleship Texas, the first of the North
Atlantic squadron to arrive froIn Tomp-
kinsville, steamed into Hampton Roads
at o'clock last evening, and anchored
off the fort. The balance of the white
squadron is expected this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
SUPPLIES FOR MANILA.
Steamer Afrida Carries Pontoon
Bridges and Baled Hay.

New York, Oct. 6.-The British steam
ship Afrida which sailed from this port
yesterday for Manila, carried material
for several pOntoon bridges, 400 tons OF
engineering appliances, 600 tons of com
missary supplies and several tons of
compressed hay. The bales were One-third
the usual size. This was an experiment
with a view to economy in TRANSPORTATION
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
Attention, Topeka No. 4 National
Assn. of Stationary Engineers.

The hall at 400 Kansas avenue has
been procured for the first and third
Saturdays of the month.
J. L. CHASE, Sec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
Will NOT Hang.
Stay of Execution Granted Wife Muir
derer Becker For Month.

Springfield, Ill, Oct. 6.-Governor
Tanner today granted a stay of exc
cutiOn until Friday, November 10, to
August A Becker, sentenced to hang
Friday, October 13, at Chicago as the
case is before the supreme court, and
as no decision has been rendered.
Becker cut his wife to pieces and boil
ed the remains in a vat He married
the girl on whose account he murdered
his wife. She afterward secured a di-
vOrce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
SALT TRUST SUPREME.
Has Control of Almost the Entire Bus
mess of the Country.

Has OOE troll OF Almost the En- tire Bus
mess of the Country.
Detroit, Mich. Oct e.-The Free Press
says:
The National Salt company of New
Jersey, capitalized at $12, 600, has secur-
ed control of the salt industry of this
state and now has almost absolute con-
troll Of the salt product Of the entire
country. Seventy per cent of the Michi-
gan salt manufacturers belonged to the
Michigan Salt association, the output
of which the trust is purchasing out
right. The plants which did not belong
TO the association were dealt with sep
arateIy and are being leased by the
trust for a period of five years. These
blocks throughout the state which it is
not necessary to operate are being
closed temporarily, perhaps permanent
" The outside" plants still retain the
right to manufacture what is called
F'patent medicine" salt. viz: A high
grade table product with which the
trust is not interested. 1t is considered
likely that the National Salt company
will not place a manager in this state,
but will handle the product directly
through its agents Nothing is known
Of the price paid by the combination
for the Michigan plants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
Citv of Memphis Sinks

Memphis Tenn, Oct 6.-The st. Louis
and Memphis company's steamer City of
Memphis sunk yesterday at Gold Dust.
Tenn. No lives were lost and there will
be little difficulty in raising her. A valua-
bic cargo is damaged little.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
wichita and Return $4e2 Via SAINT

Tickets on sale October to the 18th.
Good returning October IA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

You can get a first class stove or steel
range for very little money at 7. J.
Co11eI1lin Hardware Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

Peninsular stoves and ranges at 7. J.
EoughltD Hardware Co., 7e2 Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

A wholesale house with whom we are
intimately connected, sends US daily
samples of the best things in Hats. To
see the latest you should call on our
popular millinery department every
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

Tickets on sale October to the 18th.
Good returning October IA.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06
TROUP's ENTERPRISE.

We still have a few Of those steel
ranges at $25. T. J. COughlin Hard
%
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

..AIannish shoes'' for saIe Id F7urman'g
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

Perfect hitting Shoes at Furman's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

wichita and Return S4e2 Via Santa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-06

Ladies' French Heel Dress Shoes at
Furman'S.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-17
Tried to XIII a whole Family.

Caruthersviaie. Mo, November H.
News reached here of a distressing
tragedy at a levee camp, below here.
Charles Pearmaf, who had for some
reason become angry with a family
named Poe, came to Poe's tent with a.
double barreled shot gun and fired bo.h
barrels into the tent, striking and
dangerously wounding seven out of the
family of nine. One small child was
killed instantly. one has since died and
n mother Is not expected to live.
Pearman escaped across the MISSISSIPPI
pf river and took refuge In the Tennes-
see forests. A posse followed and cap
tured him and he is now In Jail here.
Pearman Is about Il years OF age.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-17
Peanut Dishes.

The use of peanuts in the prepara-
ton Of various dishes is increasing. A
wafer ITO be offered ait afternoon teas
is. made by chopping very fine a pint
Of the Shelled and mixing them
with three eggs, two tablespoonfuls Of
milk, a little salt and a cup of sugar
creamed with two tablespoonfulS of
butter. Flour is added to make a soft
dough, which is rolled very thin, cut
into strips and baked in a moderate
oven. Peanut sandwiches, too, are ap-
patizing and nutritious either for tea
or with the salad at luncheon or din
ner. Several recipes are followed to
make them, a good one calling for
brown bread. This is cut in thin slices
and very lightly buttered, spread with
cream cheese and a layer of finely
chopped nuts. The slices are then
pressed together and cut in circles or
oblongs. AT the grocer's may be found
peanut butter put UP in tumblers or
small jars hat is also intended for use
in sandwiches. The compound, is man.
ufactured by several different firms, all
of which claim great nutritive as well
as appetizing value for their product
New York Post
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-17
Mr.. JOSHUA TILLINGHAST JAMES
DIED YESTERDAY MORNING IN THE
SIXTY-FlRST YEAR OF HIS AGE.
Was for Many Years q Popular Editor.
Did Valiant Service I'm the Confed-
crate Army - A Man Of Genial Dis
position Know HfmNwas to Like
Him Funeral This Afternoon.

Yesterday morning early the spirit
ef Joshua Tfllinghast James, whom the
people of uhds city and section all know
30 we'll, rok from its earthly cage and
passed over the river ITO h great be-
yond.
TWAS a baaBtious night, h stars
looked bright down upon the earth"
when our friend passed from the long
long night of waiting into the morning.
Joshua T. James was born on Febru-
airy Bird, 1889, in this city, in which ne
lived for three score years. Having
served in a clerical capacity for "
years he joined the Wilmington Rifle
Guards and in the spring of 1860 enter
ed the service of the Confederate states.
He was soon made an officer in Co. I,
Eighteenth North Carolina troops SER
wing with credit until physical infirm-
ity compelled his resignation. After
the conflict between the states had end
ed he accepted service on the Winning
ton Journal and during the recon
Htruction period welded a trenchant
pen n aided greatly in bringing about
the grand victory of 1876, when Vance
was elected governor of the state. For
thirty ears and more he was identified
with journalism in this state. His pen
uttered no uncertain sound. Every
thought that could benefit his section
and city met his hearty concurrence
and aid. An adept in his profession
tine columns of his paper were filled
with interesting items and when in
years after he established the Even
ing Review" his editorials were spark
ling and bright, n when necessity re-
quired, incisive and to the point. After
a. ill., - H. sTno,1- Oa1-no0 1n
conducted the Weekly n latter began
the publication of the Evening Re
view" which ceased only a few years
ago.
Joshua James was a man of genial
disposition, pleasant manners and
many charming characteristics which
only those who knew him we'll thor
oughly appreciated. Tenacious of his
rights he had a kindly feeling for the
foibles and weaknesses of others and
while not prone to tai offence he
would permit no improper familiarities
In April 1871, he married Miss Mary
CoWan London, of PittSboro, N. G.,
who survives him but there are no
children of the union.
He was a familiar figure on the
streets of Wilmington and will be
greatly missed. Well known and liked
he was cordially welcomed whenever
met.
OF the utmos probity, strictest in
tegrity and thoroughly honest he pass
ed through life respected by all who
knew him, loved by many n feared
by those who may offend him.
The sad duty of laying his mortal re-
mains i'm the ground rests with his
friends today.
The funeral will be from st. johns
Episcopal church at 4 O'Clock this at
ternoon. Cape Fear Camp U. &. V.
will ATTEND in a body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-17

The Construction of the Booths VIII
Begin To-Day-Thousands of Articles
to Be Displayed.

The busiest people in Wilmington
now are those upon whom devolves the
preparations for the great Masonic fair
with Colonel Noble F. Martin as their
chief, and with each passing day the
work becomes more arduous until the
big fair opens, which will be on next
Monday afternoon.
The work of constructing booths on
the third floor of the Temple will be-
gin today. The material for the vari-
Gus booths and the country store is
being gathered up rapidly. Colonel
Martin already has three large office
rooms in the Temple well filled with an
endless variety of donations, the great
majority of which viii be placed in the
country store" This feature promises
to be one Of the most successful and
popular in the fer, constituted az it
will be of a variety Of articles valued
at from 5 cents to S.. Among the do
nations reported as received yesterday
are the following:
Through G.. A. Croft-American Pole
and Shaft Company, one pole; A. G.
Brogonier & Co., oils; j.. M. Eilers &
Co., two robes.
Through J.. w. Murchison & Co.-The
Charles Parker Company, one lamp.
Marlborough & Murray, four bottles
hair tonic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-17
GAME ARRANGED AT LAST.
High school Foot Ball Team VIII Play
Fayetteville in That Town on Thanks
giving Day Faithful Practices In


The High School foot ball team has
the distinction of being the first team
in Wilmington to arrange a game of
foot ball for a definite date. After
manya attempts, Manager Harry Small
bones has succeeded in making all ar
rangements for a game with the ray
etteville team, to be played on the
gridiron in that town on thanksgiving
day.
The Fayetteville team is composed OF
some of the best foot ball material in
the state and they are practicing hard.
The prospects of a game have put
new life and vigor in h Wilmington
High School team. They were out in
full force at last nights practice and
the management is very much gratified
at the excellent progress being made.
The captain n the quarter back gave
instructions in line breaking. Prac-
tees are being held nightly at III cor
ner of Fifth and Market street.