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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Texas House Passes the Bill Provid-
ing For a Girls Institute.

Austin, Tex, April 6.-There was no ses-
sion OF the senate today. The house
passed the bill to create a state industrial
school Tor girls. After much argument
Il was decided that in future half of each
Day should be devoted to a discussion Of
the general appropriate bill It is
Thought that under this ARRANGEMENT the
Pill can De finally disposed OF about the
The house also considered at some
length. without taking action.ft bill to re-
wise the general OCCUPATION tax las
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
PLACE FOR MRS. HANBACK,
To Be Matron of the Topeka Insane
AsyIum-Place rendered Her.

The state board of charities has prac-
ticaIly decided to make Mrs. Lewis Han
back of Argentine matrOn of the Topeka
insane asylum This place pays $1,000
a year
Mrs. Hanback, is the widow of Lewis
Hanback,, one of the loyal Kansans
identified with the early settlement and
development of the state. The appoint
Fnent of Mrs. Hanback, will be endorsed
by the Republicans and old soldiers
generally.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
VANDERBILT GETS IT.
Secures Control of the Monod and
Lake Erie s. Western Roads.

Cincinnati, April "a dispatch from
Evansville, Ind, says: F. P Jeffries
of the Evansville & Terre Haute rail-
way, who has just returned from Cleve-
land and Cincinnati brings the report
that the Vanderbilt interests have Sc
cured control of the Monon and the
Lake Erie and Western railroads Ne
gotiations are under way for the con-
troll of the c. H. & D. and the prospects
are bright that this deal will also be
successful
The Big Four is to operate the Monon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Weavers on a strika

Providence, r. L. April 6.-The weav-
ers employed at Robert Knights mill
at 1pitt struck today because of dis
satisfaction with the advance of wages
Aooot thlrty-1ve weavers are involved
This makes the fifth mill in the Paw
tueket valley to strike and the eighth
IN the state About 1000 operatives are
idle in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Death of W. C. Wright.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, April 6.-News was
received at the headquarters of the Or
der of Railway Conductors today of
the sudden death at Chatham, N Y,
of William c. Wright, of Toronto, Can
ada. Mr.. Wright was chairman of the
board of trustees of the order and was
known all over the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Pension Claims Void.

washington, April 6--The department
of the interior has rendered a decisio1
that declaration for pension executed
prior to the date when the right To
pension accrued is null and void. tt
was round that large number of
claims for disabilities incurred in the
war with Spain were being executed
before the claimants were mustered out
OF the service All such claims for pen
E4ons are void
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Gen. Merriam's Daughter a Bride.

Ram of Denver, eldest daughter of Mai.
Gen H C Merriam, commanding the
Department of Colorado, was married
at 7:30 o'clock last evening to George
B Berger of Denver, at St Johns cath
edraI by Dean H. Martynhart- Mr.
Berger is cashier of the Colorado Ma
tiOnaI bank
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
BEER FOR MANILA
Santa Fe Road and Steamers Get q
Big Shipment

From the EmpOrfa Gazette.1
One of the wettest cOnsignments
through here for some time went west
this morning. 1t consisted of twenty
one cars of Pabst beer in bond, billed
to San Diego. There it will be loaded
on the Santa F'e steamer, Shangtuang,
and sent to Manila. It will make an
extra section of train 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Rock Island PAYS Up.

st. Joseph, Mo, April 6.-The Union
Depot company today received a check
for SIS, 900 from the Rock Island rail-
way, wiping out judgments obtained
by the depot company for rental. ten
years back The money will be ex-
pended in Improvements at the depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

The reason NJ. Heizer was not ap-
pointed was because he is a railroad
lawyer and for several years has rep
resented the Santa Fe in Usage county.
Fearing criticism of such a selection
Mr.. Stanley counted Mr.. Heller out
and named Judge Graves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

Before the discovery Of One Minute
Cough cure. ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations No
excuse for it now Geo w. StansneIq'
w H Wilson, A J. Arnold & Son. A. =
Kane & Co
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
Fe Route.

On April 4th and 18th, tickets will be
sold to points in Arkansas. Arizona,
Louisiana, New Mexico. Oklahoma, and
Taxas. for one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. See Santa Fe agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

The Peerless Steam Laundry has put
on the latest device for smoothing the
edges of collars and cuffs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

Rome, April Sit is rumored that the
engagement of the Count of Turin. nephew
of King Huubert, TO American EeireSS
Will soon be announced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

and the Lake Erie while the c. H & D.
will become a part of the Chicago &
Ohio system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

We win wash your colored shirts ans
guarantee colols from fading Peeries&
Steam Laundry. 11z and ia W. Sth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

San Francisco, Los Angeles $3.50
Via the Rock Island Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06

Portland, Spokane and Butte $2S.So
Via the Rock Island Route
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-06
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The National tribune., 1899-06-15

comrade, and as that incident happened
to be accompanied by most of those c!rcum-
stances which often make bison hunting
something better than mere covert shooting,
it may be described in preference TO less
exciting events.
Lester and his gun-bearer crept forward
towards spot which would enable them to
conceal themselves, and at the same time
bring this splendid beast within short
range; but upon reaching it discovered th;t
an intervening tree projected the D'soh >
shoulder. This comp eled him to %alt
until his quarry moved; for shoulder shots
alone can he relied upon in such cases
they only will do certain and RAPID eXecu-
tion. These large animals rarely fall I'M
mediately, except on those rare occaslons
when bullet penetrates the BRAIN. Ihey
almost invariably dash off for short dis
tances with heart wounds. and go consider
ably further while bleeding to death from
perforated lungs; therefore, an aim at the
head not being often possible, shots are
generally directed to the organs before men
toned, as giving satisfactory results with
out much delay. So Lester waited, anC'
such time did he remain passive. that our
attack Began while the Captain was still
unable to shoot; for it goes without saying,
no true sportsman inflictS unnecessary
pain, or pulls trigger when not forced to in
self-defense, without expecting his ball will
end life quickly.
These creatures not being accustomed to
molestation, fell into mad confusion at
once. They turned that quiet grove into a
pandemonium The great swift beasts
tore hither and thither in clouds of dust,
flying grass, and broken bushes. Loud
snCrtings were kept up all the time, while
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

inches, and measuring "a to SO across their
widest sweep-are smooth and polished,
being drab-colored at base, greenish in the
middle, and jet black at their tips. In its
full maturity such an animal will weigh
from 600 to 1 800 pounds. 1t is very fleet
footed, and can go over broken or obstructed
ground in an amazing way. Added to
this, the species spoken of is more alert and
wary, more prone to remote ranges, and less
capable of reclamation, than any other
among that group to which it belongs.
There are, in fact, strong reSemblanceS te-
tween herd bison and wild elephants, so far
as situation, disposition, and modes of Ii. g
go. In both we find the same irreSulariy
patriarchal sway exercised by old macs,
who subsequently retire when conquered,
and lead solitary lives like defeated tuskers
when their prestige has gone. The former
in any sense to which this term applies to
elephants, although there are safer occupa-
tionS than attacking bull biSonS on their
own ground.
So much for the game; now let us follow
it to those remote and unfrequented regions
where these shy creatures that SO per-
SiStently avoid mans presence can alone
be found.
First, and as fact of most Importance,
the men who entered upon this expedition,
during which TO one could foreSee what
kind of game might be encountered, carried
heavy double rifles. There is no need for
discussing those advantages which have
been attributed to repeating firearms.
When the sportsman takes all risks, 1t
seems to be self-evident that if destroying
wild beast is upon him, his most imperious
necessity is to shoot quickly. Should self
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

Co ID. stationed half mile down the track,
charged at the same time.
The insurgents turned to the right by
one accord and into the open country. We
hal as nice a cross fire as il it had been
planned. We Just walked along and fired
at them. They left tdeir wounded and
dead and disappeared into the woods.
When we got ont, we could see the effect OF
our fire. The field was dotted with dead
and wounded. Over 80 dead were picked
up. We returned to the railway track.
During this time n couple OF Minnesota
companies AMI two armored cars with a
gattiing and i cannon came up and en-
gagged the insurgents who had been in
front of our camp. and drove them back TO
Santa Maria. The whole Minnesota regi-
ment, except Co. ID, camped near our old
camp that day and night.
The two Oregon companies in Bocani
had also been engaged. probably TO prevent
them from reinforcing us. Six Oregon
men had been surprised on outpost. Two
were killed, I'd one mortally wounded.
All were cut UP and mangled. except the
three who eScaped- A Minnesota man
belonging to Co. F was caught few hum
dred yards from camp and his body was
found cut up. This occurred in daylight.
Minnesota lost two killed and 16 wounded.
RALPH HASENwINKLE, Co. c, 18th
MINI.
1.-THE Philippine illustrations appearing
on this page were made from photographs
secured expressly for THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE by Mr.. Hasenwinkle.l
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

while. The insurgents kept up brisk
fire on us for nearly a mile, and although
they were at first not more than 200 yards
from us, they never hit one of us. 1t was
ticklish business, but soon they commenced
falling behind, but kept up long-range
fire on us. When We neared our outpostS
the firing stopped Our company was Just
starting out to help us when we got in, tired,
but all safe.
Capt. Spear congratulated our Corporal
on our success and took the names of the
squad. He will give us special mention in
his report.
That night at about II o'clock I was
awakened by. bullets Whistling over the
camp and the crack of Mausers. had on
only my undertaking. ] slipped on my
and grabbed my gun. When l got out
learned that the outposts had been sur
rounded and almost captured. They had
been fired on by the insurgents, who were
not more than so feet away Just as got
out the pickets came running and tumbling
over the railroad tracks. We had just time
to get into position when the insurgents
opened up Oh us. The railroad track was a
bank about six feet high. We used this as
a breastwork. About half the company
were on the track, and the other half were
lying in n line at about right angles with
the track, so as to prevent a flank move
mcnt. -.
The insurgents were mostly around
small railway station and on the edge OF
the woods. From the track we poured
volley after Voiey into them and fired at
Will also for an hour. Our line only
stretched half way to the road, and the in
slIrgentS were not more than $50 or 200 feet
from US. That sounds pretty near, but it's
true. We could hear them talking. The
officers were trying to make the men cross
the track and use the road for shelter
Then they could sweep us from the bank.
But, as they were exposed to our fire when
crossing the track, only n few did it, and
these soon recrossed. For two hours the
firing kept up with more or less fierceness.
Finally a party of 40 Oregons from two
companies, who had been attacked, but not
so fiercely as we, came up, and part of Co.
r, Minnesota. These protected our left
flank, and we felt safe. Before they came,
of 20 or less on the bank, Beatty, fine,
healthy, jovial man Of "a, one Of the best
men in the company, was killed, shot
through the bowels. He died instantly.
John Young was shot through the jaw, the
bullet crashing through several teeth.
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

roars burst from their deep chests like those
an elephant utters when apprehensive and
enraged.
As for our big black bull, he wheeled
when hit too far back III consequence of his
Instantaneous rush as the first shot was
fired. and charged down upon them so
swiftly that Lester and his attendant had to
fly at their best speed. Neither made
sufficiently good time; but this ferocious
brute followed the Hindu, and within Few
strides his writhing body was tossed into
the air. Fortunately for himself, he came
down upon dense brake of thorns, and
although considerably scratched, escaped
being tramped or go-cd TO death.
| There are various cases on record in
which Indian bisons showed an equal vim
dictiveness with African buffaloes Indeed,
similar spirit of revenge seems to have
possessed this brute; for after going on some
little distance, it turned back seeking its
foe, who was happily out Of sight, and
keeping quiet on his uncomfortable resting
place. The act proved fatal, since Lester
had time to get another cover and reload.
Then, awaiting that moment when the
animals side turned towards him, he
glanced along his sights, and pulling both
triggers almost together, two heavy rife
balls tore through the bulls vitals. He
sprang forward convulsively, went down
on his head, recovered partially, and utter
ing the death below, swayed over and sank
lifeleSS ON the earth.
{JO be cOntinued) \
The National tribune., 1899-06-15

possession be retained on such an occasion,
u double-barrel will serve the purpose bet
ter than anything else. If not, then moth
ing can avaIl-there is no time for pumping
bullets out OF magazines under these Cir
cumStanceS.
Now, our party had to be divided. Two
disabled members stayed behind, and
those who went on this excursion were
compelled to travel in light marching order.
Separating, therefore, with an agreement
to reunite at an appointed spot, we took
tattoos-hardy, active ponies that can go
most anywhere-for baggage animals,
and with the fewest possible number of
attendants, started off with the pick of our
shikaries. One would naturally wish to
describe that journey, to tell OF what was
seen by day, what heard during tie night
among these wonderful Satpura hills with
their time-worn vestges OF ancient days,
and amidst those wild deniZens that roam
those utterly desolate tracts. Putting this
temptation aside, however, let us struggle
together up the steep rough incline OF a
central mountain plateau, on which orr
first camp while hunting bison was made.
This great upheaved mass, full of peaks
and crags, had its general surface of undu-
lating plains, craggy ridges, and wales,
clothed with primeval forest, or covered by
scrub-jupg.e and wide expanses of tiger
grass. Springs were plentiful, its elevated
position tempered the heat, and no filter
situation for 1ndia's great game Of all kinds
could have been found.
The very evening we arrived, and while
our trackerS yet remained out, deep, sonor
Gus bellowingS were family heard as dis
tant herds got together. Moreover, when
the shikaries returned, their leader reported
an abundance OF game; asseverating, in his
own fantastic way, that sambur stays
swarmed everywhere, axis deer encountered
the earth; while as for bears, he hoped
something very unpleasant might happen
to him If their caves in the rocks did not out
number swallows nests. Likewise land
he gave thanks for this) it had pleased the
Most High to vouchSafe a view of two
tigers. Infidels incredibly yast-about as
big as bison bulls. They followed herds
feloniously, hoping that some might strag-
gle; for unless it has pleased heaven to
affiict a tiger with madness, he does not
attack such animals when united. Oh no!
at those times they form up to fight with
the big ones in 'front.' after fashion which
tigers loathe.
Towards noon next day we had come
upon our game. The fulfilled beasts stood
laZily about under trees through whose
branches fresh wind piped pleasantly,
and peering at them from hiding places on
their leeward side, those fine creatures
looked very imposing. AS no sportsman
would be likely 10 get more than one chance,
however, the party scattered, each man
picking out his coveted prize. Half an
hour had been allowed for getting into
position, after which every one might act as
seemed hest to him. An immense black
patriarchal bull with sweeping dewlap. and
whose superb head far surpassed all other
trophies OF this days hunt, was shot by a
The National tribune., 1899-06-15
Education In China.

Education of certain tyre is very gen.
eral, but still there are vast masses OF adult
countrymen in China who can neither read
nor write. There is a special literary class,
try, to the study Of which they devote their
lives. There are boarding schools and day
schools for boys and young men, the latter
being held in the entrance halls of temples
and in the spare chambers of guilds, and in
all the important cities there are colleges for
training candidates for degrees. Exam
nations, mainly confined to moral philoso-
ply and literature, are held in the prefec-
torial cities of each province twice in three
years for the lower degrees necessary as a
5000 or 1000 candidates who come forward
not more than go can be admitted to the
degree OF literary chancellor.
For the higher degree examinations are
held in each provincial capital orc e in three
years, and the successful candidates are
subjected to a third and a fourth examina-
ton, those who finally emerge being di-
vided into four classes to wait for appoint
mentS to offices of different grades. There
are, however, other means (e. g., military
service) by which such appointments may
be obtained. In 1887, for the first time,
nese classics among the subjects of exam
ination, and schools for the propagation OF
western science and literature are now on
the increase. The "Tung Wen Kwan," or
COiiePe Oh fOfelBl hHOWicUBe, AT 1ek1f,
is Government institution, where the
English, French, German, and Russian
languages and mathematics, chemistry,
physiology, ETC., are taught by European
and American professors, while the Chinese
education of the pupils is intrusted to Chi
! nese teachers.
There are, besides, numerous Catholic
and Protestant mission schools and col
leges at Shanghai and other ports, where
the English language and lower branches
of western science are taught. The Chi
nese Government has of late years estab-
lished naval and military colleges and tor
pedo schools in connection with the different
arsenals at Tientsin, Nanking, Shanghai
and Foochow, in which foreign instructors
are engaged to teach such young Chinese
as intend to make their career in the army
or navy of their country western modes of
warfare, besides western languages and
literature. Seven Chinese newspapers are
published at Shanghai, and the success
they have achieved has led to the establish
ment of others at some Of the other treaty
DOftS.
The National tribune., 1899-06-15
A HUNTING TRIP
in INDIA.
A Thrilling Encounter with q
Bison.
BY Dr.. J. HAMppEN POTTER.

q One hunter battered and strained by a
fall; another whom the big boar had ripped
more seriously than was at first supposed,
together with an attendant badly bitten,
and his comrade killed almost instantly
these were too many casualties among men
DUST entering upon those scenes where peril
would be yet more imminent as matter of
course. None of us, however, anticipated
misfortune, but rather congratulated our
selves that we had arrived at the Satpura
foothills certainly one of natures greatest
game preserves-whose forested nights,
wide valleys and rugged gorges ran north
ward through regions of unsurpassable
beauty and grandeur into the vast mount
aims which stretch across Central India
: Though most of the greater wild beasts
belonging TO Southern Asia are isere now,
1t has not always been desolate. Early
Aryan romance is full of deeds done by
daring warriors and devoted missionary
priests (men belonging to the same race
though not the same nation as ourselves)