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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
PERHAPS SHE RIGHT
A Clash Between Mrs. Baer and the
State Board of Charities.

Mrs. Phoebe Baer, superintendent of
the girls industrial school at Beloit,
has been requested to resign by the
Populist state board of charities, her
offense being a protracted visit among
the legislators in this city seeking ap-
preparations for the further improve
ment of the institution of which she has
charge.
During his speech in the senate a few
days ago Mr.. Jumper referred to the
fact that the superintendent was spend
ing her time in Topeka lobbying in the
interests of the institution, land don't
blame her. he said.
Nevertheless when she returned to
Reloit Mrs. Baer found a, letter from
Mr.. Jumper, president of the board of
charities, asking her to at once forward
her resignation to him.
Mrs. Baer has declined to resign, pre-
ferring to stand for a contest between
the Populist board and Governor STAN
ley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

MONDAY-Mrs. ]. B. Furry is enter
tanning at thimbles,- complimentary to
Miss Briggs of-Atchison. The d. D.
Whist club is meeting with Mrs. w.
Trump.
TUESDAY-The Bachelor Girls club
will meet with Miss Daisy Sherman at
her home IN Van Buren, street.
WEDN Mary Thompson
and Miss Priscilla Alexander will en-
terrain at thimbleS. Miss Grace Jill
son is arranging for a card party in
the afternoon.
THURSDAY-Miss Susie Gay and Miss
Gertrude DeVereux will give a card
party in the afternoon. The Commits
Geo club will dance at Hudson's hall
and the o. N. o. club at WetherelFs
hall.
Herbert Armstrong and
Mrs. Herbert L. Armstrong will give
a reception in the afternoon. The I'M
perial club will dance at Hudson's hall
and the Helianthus club will dance at
Harmony hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
DROWNED in LAKE ERIE.
Whole Family Lost While Crossing in
q Clinker Boat

Chicago, Jan. S0.-The Tribune's To-
1edo, o., special says:
The loss of the entire family in Lake
Erie is reported here today. On one of
the islands in the Bass group lived
family named Robson. The family con-
sisted of the father, mother, a daughter
of 20, a son of five, and a hired man,
Henry NJ. Martel
The little boy died and his parents
determined to take the body back to
Canada, whence they came. A clinker
boat was used, the entire family start
ing on the perilous journey. The batter
ed clinker boat has been found, and the
body of a woman reported found near
Port Burrell, on the Canadian Shore is
presumed to have been Mrs. Robson.
The other bodies have not been found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
A BOUQUET FOR KANSAS.
California Compliments the Work OF
Our Board of Agriculture.

The Kansas board of agriculture has
acquired the reputation of being one of
the best, if not the very BEST organiza-
lions of the kind in existence. This repu-
tation has been gained largely through the
reports which have been issued by Secre-
tary Coburn. A recent editorial article
in the San Francisco Chronicle threw this
bouquet al the board:
''The Kansas board of agriculture is do
ing some exceedingly valuable work for
the live stock, as well as other interests,
by ascertaining and publishing the expert
such a board. Our live stock interests
are actually declining. For some years
we have been urging the dairymen to de-
mand their share of state aid, and there
are signs that they will do so. If our
live stock men would organize and join
with them great good would come of It.
What we need is one strong state board
of agriculture to take the place of all the
other boards and commissions dealing with
the products of the soil. Then we might
expect such work as the Kansas board is
now doing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

I it was possible for her to go in for these
country house gayetieS.
The Marlboroughs have finally deter
mined not to rent Seton house, Bel
grave square, and are looking in May
fair for town residence.
Earl Beauchamp'S appointment as
governor of New South Wales, one of
the most desirable offices of its kind
within the gift of the crown, has created
intense surprise and no little chagrin
among the horde of unionist peers with
much longer party services who would
eagerly have graSped it. Their disgust
is not mitigated by the knowledge that
Beauchamp was selected at the express
his father, a long trusted friend of hers
that she would further his heirs career
Beauchamp is only 81 years of age
an ideal, handsome young aristocrat
fair tall, intellectual, and distinguished
looking, earnest beyond his years, and a
dreamer of dreams for the Improvement
OF the maSSeS-in short he is another
edition of Romney Leigh. Though a
un1onlSt, he sits with the progressive
party in the London school board and
took strong, independent line opposed
to his party on the Turkish atrocity
question.
Three years ago he formed an attach
ment for a maid in his mothers service
so the story goes, and in spite of every
influence he determined to marry her
With that end in view he sent her
abroad to be educated to fit her for the
position he intended her to occupy. 1t
is not precisely known whether he has
thought better of this love affair but
the fact of his acceptance of the Aus
tralfan goVernorship for a, term of five
years encourages his friends to believe
that he has abandoned the idea, which
however Quixotic, could scarcely prove
altogether happy in the fulfillment. His
sister will accompany him as chatelain
in the government house at Sydney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
HE Is IN DEMAND.
Applications Pouring In Upon Super
intendent Nelson to Make
Snaeches.

Superintendent Frank Nelson has
has been assigned to a discussion of
IAN Ideal School System at a meeting
CT the state superintendent of all the
states of the Union to be held at Column
bus, Ohio, February II. John W. Aber-
crumbie, superintendent of Alabama,
who is chairman of the state superin-
tendents' round table of the National
Educational association, has charge of
the prog iamme.
Superintendent Nelson is also daily III
receipt of invitations to deliver COM
mence, mt addresses and other speech
es at dates extending from now till
next august.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
LEAVE TO PRESUME
That Her Husband is Dead is Granted
Lady Curtis

London, Jan. 3O.-In the probate d.
vision of the high court of justice to-
day Lady Sarah Curtis was granted
leave to presume that the death of her
husband. Sir Arthur Colin Curtis, Bart,
third baronet of that name, occurred
near Queensello, Mud river, British Col
umbia, while he was on the way to the
Klondike. Evidence was given that he
left his party's camp on June 10, 1898,
after a disagreement and has not been
seen since. The estate is valued at TO-
600 pounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Hawaiian shipping's~Big Growth.

San Francisco, Jan. 30-The American
shipping interests of the Hawaiian ISLANDS
alton to the United States There are now
loading or on the way to the ISLANDS 30
vessels of which 80 fly the American nag.
five the British, three the Norwegian and
two the German. These vessels nail from
various ports. Most of them are laden
with merchandise and expect to return
with cargoes of sugar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
FLOATED UNDER THE ICE.
John G. TAFT, of Chicago, Lost His Life
in the Klondike.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 30.-A special to the
st-Intelligencer from Kayukuk river,
Alaska, says:
John G. TAFT of Chicago was drowned
September 81 1898, eight miles north of
Peavey, by the capsizing of his canoe. The
body floated under the ice and was not re-
covered.
Mr.. TAFT was. general manager of the
Alaska Union Mining company of Chicago.
He carried a life insurance of 500 COO and
was a large dealer in building stone at
Joliet and Chica
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
The Gypsy Moth Report.

Boston, Jan. 30.-The report of the
Gypsy Moth commission of the state
board of agriculture, has been made
public and it's most striking feature is
the emphasis with which the commits
ing on the work. The commission claims
that the inability to exterminate the
pest is due to the delay in appropria-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
LAW PARTNER OF INGALLS,
Veteran Pioneer of Brown County
Passes Away at Sabetha-

Sabetha, Jan. 3O.-Major w. G. Sar-
gent. one of the pioneer settlers of this
section of the state, died here Saturday,
aged 80 years. Mr.. Sargent was the
first probate judge of Brown county
and was associated with Senator In
gals in the practice of law. The fun
eral will be held at the G. A. r. hall to-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Baby's Face Solid Sore
Entire Head a Solid Scab. Had to
Wear a Tar Cap. Doctors and
ALI Other Remedies Fail.
CURED RY cUTIcURA.

Ny little nephew, John Staunton, was afflicted
for two years with the worst sores ever saw all
over his body and face and head. His head and
face at times were q solid scab. John was pitt
able sight, and he must have suffered dreadfully.
His father used all the remedies that he heard of,
and doctored with all the doctors. Everything
was done for him. He wore a tar cap, also, which
did good. but the little boy got no relief until
he used the CUTIcURA (ointment) and CUTIcuRA
Soar. Now he is a clean. healthy child
Pc. FOLTZ, Pughs Run, Va.
INSTANT RELIKv AND sPEEDT CuRE TREATHKNT.-A
warm bath with CUrIcURA SOAP and single amounting
with CUTcUEA instantly relieve ana speedily cure the
most torturng and dsfguring humors of the skim scalp
and blood, with loss of hair. when all else falls
Sold throughout the world PorrER D. AND C. Corr.
Sole Propa. Boston, How to Cure Baby Humors, fres
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Lecture Course.

Leland T Powers, impersonator, in
the play of Lord Chumley," at the high
school tonight in the Topeka Union lee
&ure course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Ladies, clean your kid gloves with
Mfller's GloVeine. For sale only by
Crosby Bros, sole agents for the fam
Gus Reynier and P. & L. kid gloves, all
the desirable shades. Gloves fitted and
warranted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Lecture Course.

Leland T. Powers, impersonator. in
the play of Lord Chumley,'' at the high
school tonight in the Topeka Union lee
ture course.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

We do mending and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laun-
dry, III and LA West Eighth street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
DOCTER'S TERRIBLE
MISTAKE.

Montreal April 2S.-Seven years
ago Thomas Stewart. then 10 years
of age, lost the sight of one eye, the
blade of a pen knife having been
accidentally run into it. Dr. Alex
auder Proudfoot attended him.
Recently DR. Proudfoot advised the
removal of the useless eye as the
only means of preserving the other
intact. This was agreed to and the
delicate task was entrusted to DR.
Proudfoot, who is assistant occuliss
and aurist at the general hospital.
The operation took place at the
family residence, and at its conclusion
it. was found that terrible mistake
had been made, the healthy eye
having been removed. On recovery
from the effects of the anaesthetic the
patient found himself blind
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
Filipinos Must Surrender.
The First Proclamation Con.
tanned Maximum Conces.
sions.

Washington, May 1.-The state
department has received a long report
by cable from presidene Schurmsn, Of
the Philippine commission. of the
conference that was held at Manila
Saturday between the members Of the
commission and the representative Of
Aguinaldo The tezt of the dispatch
was not made public. bat it vas stated
that Mr.. Schurman's report agreed
precisely with the associated Press
statement Of the proceedings in the
conference as cabled from Manila
It is declared at the atats department
that the proclamation issued by the
Philippine commission just before the
beginning Of the last campaign repre-
senss the maximum concessions to be
made to the insurgents by the United
States governm ent.
1t is realized now mere strongly than
at any other period ,has the capacity Of
the Filipioos for self government is an
undetermined questior. The United
States government is willing to accord
the natives an opportunity to test their
abilities, for the Philippine commission
proposes to allow them almost complete
control of their local affairs, exercising
only such necessary supervision through
the United States army as may ee
necessary to guard against the conse-
quences Of mistakes on the part of the
native municipal aud the provincial
officials in the first experiment at self
government.
The experiment is already 10 progress
in some points in The Philippines
outside of the island Of Luzon, where
the United States authorities have
boisted the flag and assumed sovereign
ty, yet have coutinaed the local
governments under native direction.
So far as the reports indicate these
experiments are working we'll. and
promise to have good influence in
shaping the attitude toward the United
States of considerable element among
the Filipinos, which hss been suspicious
of our intentions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
Lieut.. Gilmore Safe.
He and Ten Men Prisoners at
Filipino Headquarters.

Washington, May 1.-The navy
department has information from Admi'
raj Dewey of the safety of Lieateuaot
Gilmore and ten of bis fourteen men.
They are prisoners at insurgens head.
quarters
Il is still inferred, therefore, that four
men are still missing and may nave
been killed iu the fight IN which their
companions were made prisoners.
Admiral Dewey's cable reads :
apparently reliable information that
ten Of the Yorktown's boat crew.
including Gilmore. are prisoners at
Filipino headquarters. lam con:iu aing
the Investigation"
The var department has received no
important advices from Otis Saturday
as to condition 10 the Philippines No
mention is made in Two dispatches
today regarding negotiations nor fight
ing. O;is mentions Capt Rockefeller,
ninth infantry, as missing since the
28th of April He was making some
Investigations about Csloocan and has
not been seen since that date. Some Of
his personal papers we're found abcat two
miles from Caloocan. 1t is feared be
was captured By some insurgents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

A few days ago, when the collier
Brutus, of the United States navy,
arrived at the Mare Island navy yard
from Maoils and went into the dry
dock, her bottom was discovered to be
covered With mature oysters, apd the
conmandaDs Of the yard at once for
warded to the bureau of construction
and repairs a box containing samples of
the shells The paint upon the plates
below the water line was in good
con ndision, and there was DO uuusua!
corrosion, but from stem to stern she
was covered with these oysters, which
became attached to her while lying in
Manila Bay. On one occasion, when
all the coal in her hold had been
removed aud a large part Of her bottom
was exposed above the water. the plates
we're cleaned by the natives without
expense on condition that they be
allowed to keep the oysters, which they
consider great delicacy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

Washington. April 30.-American
manufacturers made their highest
record in foreign markets las: month.
The figures of the March expectations
which the treasury bureau of statistics
issued this month earlier than on
auy previous occasion shows that the
March expectation of manufacturers
were SS6. .025.733. or more than 20
per cent. in excess of aoy preceding
month, aud so per cent. more than in
February, 1899 10 March last the
exportations Of manufactures were
SIS, PA, $50; in March. 1897, $25,.
876,861, and in March. 1896,
Sl9,125, ,795. Ou only two occasions,
March and December, 1898, have the
exports of siogle month ever reached
SIS, 900, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
NO PEACE AZ MANILA.
GEN. OTIS REFUSES TO
RECOGNIZE A FILIPI-
NO CONGRESS.

Manila, April 29.-The conference
today between Gen Otis and Co
Manuel Argaeleses and Lieut. Jose
Barnal, who came from Gen Luna
nnder flag of truce yesterday to
ask for cessation of hostilities, was
fruisless. It is understood that the
Filipino commissioners were given
the terms upon which the Americans
will consent to negotiate. The
Filipinos admit that they have been
defeated, and it is said that they
will return with fresh proposals from
Gen Luna
The envoys from Gen Luna were
ye.y Hospitality treated by Gen Otis,
who provided them with house and
with guard and permitted then to
visit friends here. Returning to the
palace this morning the ENJOYS saw
an illustration of American resources.
a long train of wagons and pack
mules were just starting with provi-
sIons for Gen Lawton, VINO mas reacn
ed Marnnco.
The conference at the palace lasted
three hours, Mr. Jacob &. Schurman,
of tue United States-P Philippine com
mission, attending and Admiral Dew
ey dropping in for an hour.
The discussion was mostly be.
tween Gen Otis aud Col Argueleses.
who had been selected for the mission
by Gen Lnna because he had known
Gen Otis.
Col Arguelsses served on the
Filipino committee which met the
American authorities before the war
IL sn endeayor to smooth over the
impending troubles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

s.The city of Manchester. England, D
says q correspondent of TIE Chicago
Record, (Which furnishes the most
advanced example of municipal social.
ism, has made a new departure by
adding manufactures OF soap, tallow.
oil. glue and fertilizer to its garbage
and sewerage department. The city
government nov owns street car lines,
gas, electric light and waterworks, ice
factories, fifteen markets. baths and
pubic laundries, slaughter houses,
cemeteries, cheap lodging houses.
technical schools. art galleries and
workshops for the manufacture and
repair of its vehicles, tools and imple-
ments. It has reclaimed large swamp
by depositiog its street cleanings and
the solid matter found 10 its sewage.
and is reclaimiug another. by which it
is expected to add several millions OF
dollars to the wealth of the corporation.
The most novel branch Of the city
government is corps Of housecleaners.
who Gao be employed by the occupants
of stores. fa.houses. cf6ce rooms and
residences to overhaul and clean their
establishments as often as desired. A
Manchester womaa who desires her
house cleaned cau telephone to police
headquarters. aud gang of scrubbers.
sweepers, window washers, etc.. will be
sent at once to take up the carpets and
relay them aad to DO her spring
housecleaniog 10 short order 6rs:-class
style, while she goes to London OF
visits friends 10 the country"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
AN INTERSTATE TANGLE

Knoxville, April 29-Depusy Mar.
shall Anderson Ct this city aud II
deputies are 10 jail at Marpby, N C.,
on the charge Of criminal trespass.
Anderson went to the mountain section
a few days ago TO serve a writ Of
possession on parties occupying the
tract Of land, the ownership Of which
was settled by United States Judge
Clarke's decision few days ago.
determining the location of the Ten
nessee sud North Carolina State line.
The occupants refused to yield aHd
after being elected from the premises
secured North Carolina warrants ior
the posse for criminal trespasa. The
matter nas been reported to the depart
ment at Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
The Citizens Protected.
A Railroad Cannot be Torn
up Regardless of the Rights
Of the People.

Grecnville, April 26.-The swamp
Rabbit Railroad case occupied the
attention of the United States Court
yesterday and today. Every inch of
ground was fercely fought. After
hearip argument Judge Brawley is
ev,'' following order, which is far
re. og in its terms
On hearing the petition Of the petit
tiopers on behalf of the State Of South
Carolina aud themselves, it is ordered
that said petitioners have leave, and
leave is hereby granted to them, to
intervene 10 this suit, and to that end
to appear in the suit as if they were
Daued in the original bill as parties
defendant in the sane manner and with
like effect as if they we're named 10
the original bill as defendants having,
or claiming, right or interest. The
order also gives petitioners leave to
apply to Court for rehearing or review
OF any order or decree made 10 the case,
D j. Jack, James T. Williams and
81. G. Beattie are ordered to file with
the CLERK of the Court within twelve
days boad fer S25.oGo, for compliance
with any orders of the Court as to funds
heretofore paid to said parties respect
lively by Receiver W. G Cothran,
arising from sale of rails taken from
roadbed of the Carolina, Knoxville and
Western Railway; ". G. Cothrau,
receiver, is ordered to hold all property
now 10 his hands. subject to the furth-
er order of the Court
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

New York, May The United
States cable steamer Hooker sailed
this afternoon for Manila to connect
by cable all the principal points in
the Philippines. The Hooker was
formerly the Panama. one of the first
prizes captured iu the Spanish war,
and has been extensively altered to
fit her for cable service. She has
three great tanks sunk into her
decks, which contain 800 miles of
cable. This length of cable, which
is an inch in diameter, with It's
covering, is only part of that to be
laid, and more will be obtained at
Hong Kong when it is exhausted.
Lieut. John |. Mas6eld is in ccm-
mand and with him 60 a full detach-
meut from the signal corps, who,
With crew, number 70 men.