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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08

Chicago, July S.-A special to the
Times-Heraid from Dubuque says
Archbishop Hennessy has departed for
New York, whence he Will san Tor ire
land next week with Archbishop Ryan
of Philadelphia. The journey may be
extended to the continent
Chicago. July S-Gross earnings Of
the Chicago Great Western railway for
the month of June were $515, ,947, an in
crease of $126.7S6. With the month OF
June the Great Western close it fiscal
year with gross earnings for the year
$5,S58,9 SOB.
San Francisco, July S.-The British
survey steamer Egeria has arrived from
FsuuimaIt, B. c. The English and
Canadian governments are to establish
a cable between British Columbia and
Australia which win touch at Samoa
and Hawaii The Eger1a IS now engages
in the work of surveying the route
San Francisco, July 8-Having reach
ed the age limit, Colonel Wagner of the
Fourth cavalry has been retired. His
successor is Major Hayes of the Seventh
cavalry.
St. Johns. N. F., July 8.-Francis
Canning. who, on May II last, shot ana
killed Mary Nugent, a barmaid, in his
saloon, was last night found guilty or
murder and sentenced to death.
Berlin, July s.-Measures have been
taken to strike off the rolls of the Prus-
sian Herrenhaus, or House of Lords, the
name of Prince Gebhard Blucher, great
grandson of the famous general who
| commanded the Prussians at the battle
| of Waterloo. Some years ago Prince
! BIucher who had ruined himself at
| the gambling table, fled to New York
! city. where, it is said, he became nat
uralized.
London, July s-The COnstantinople
correspondent of the Standard says:
1.-The Vail of Van, Turkish Armenia.
| reports an incursion of an armed band
| of revolutionary Armenians from
| Persia. There were conflicts with the
Kurds and the Turkish troops accom-
panied by desperate fighting. Several
| persons have been killed"
London, July S.-The admiralty court
| has awarded S3, 500 salvage to the
| British steamer Elderslie, for towing
| the Atlantic transport liner Montana
| into Falmouth on June o. The Mon
! tana's shaft had broken at sea- Both
| vessels were bound from New York for
| London.
Washington, July S-A comparative
| statement of the money order business
| of the country for the quarter ending
| March 81 last, the final returns of which
/ have just come in show that there were
] 7,846, ,168 money orders issued, amount
/ ing to e52, ,3S3, ,93S. This is an increase
over the corresponding quarter last
/ year Of s3,sso.S06.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
POLITICAL GRAVEYARD.
Kansas Is Now Provided With
One.

In the center of the section of land
purchased for the new asylum at Par
sons is a cemetery. Just what necessity
there existed for the purchase of a
cemetery in connection with the asylum
site is not known, but the politicians
have suggested that it might be used
for the final disposition of the has
beens'' in Kansas affairs political
The land occupied by the cemetery
was reserved in the purchase by it's
owners and instead a small area of land
extending from the main body of the
purchase close to the town site of Par
sons was included in the grant to the
state.
The full area of the section is thus
provided and the state land is brought
closer to the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08

ing to come from the committee have
been purely guess work.
He said: I'VE may reach stages in
progress when the publication of news
concerning the progress OF our work
can do no harm, but at present no bill
or section of a bill has been drafted"
The members Of the committee fire.
ouentIy are in communication with their
colleagues who have not been able to be
present at the conference.
Senator Platt of Connecticut has been
called home by illness in his family. 1t
is thought the committee will finish it's
work in two or three weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
MURDERERS CAUGHT.
Men Who Strangled Martin Meyer
Arrested.

Chicago. July S.-Two men arrested
in Buchanan, Mich, as Frank Smith
and Coffee" PrOsche, the alleged muir
derers of the wealthy recluse, Martin
Meyer were positively identified today.
Meyer was an old bachelor. June 27 his
body was found lying in a little pantry
in his home. He had been securely
bound and gagged and a potatoe had
been pushed down his throat, death re-
sulting from strangulatiOn.
Smith made a full confession of his
share in the murder last night, impli-
eating Prosche. who also confessed af-
ter being told of Smiths statement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
lieutenant Commits Suicide.

Chicago, July S.-Lieut Samuel F.
Pague, u. S. A, retired, committed sui
eide in the New Era hotel last night.
His body was found upright in a chair
in his room today. Lieut.. Pague was
court martialed in 1895 for an assault
upon Col. Crofton, of the Fifteenth in
fantry at Fort Sheridan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
BURIED ALIVE.
Many Crushed by q CaVe-in at
Diamond Mine.

Cape Town. July S.-A disaster has
occurred at the new Jagirsfontein dia-
mond mine, where the fall of thousands
of tons of earth has buried many peO-
pie including an Australian named For
sythe. Some other Australians were
killed. Several persons were injured and
sixteen are missing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
1000 DELEGATES.
TO the National Educational Associa.
tion Have Reached Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal, July S.-NearIy g.
900 delegates to the National Educa-
tiona1 association have arrived in the
city and 20 special trains are scheduled
to arrive today, bringing several thous-
and The first session of the national
council of education began today. The
session will continue through three
daUS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
vii Have Krae-Jorgenaena.

Washington, July S.-The ten regi-
ments of volunteers will be equipped
throughout as are the regulars. The
ordnance department has on hand a
sufficient supply of Krag Jorgensen RI
1es and other arms to equip the regi-
mentS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
TO REBUILD THE ROAD.
Flood In Texas Destroys Fl g T Road
bed out of Hearne.

St Louis, Mo, July S.-A special to
the Republic from Denison, Tex. says:
The Houston & Texas Central officials
state that the road between Calvert
and Hearne will have to be virtually
rebuilt owing to the food and that the
cost will not be less than $500, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
Places Come to the West

Washington, July S.-Dr z. E Nor
rison has been appointed member of the
board of pension examiners at Great
Bend. Kansas
H. H. johnson has been transferred
from Colorado to the Otoe school, Okla
homa. Salary, $1,000.
Kate NJ. Cannon, superintendent at
Ponca, Ok, has been transferred to the
Palute school, New Mexico, as teacher
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
New Companies.

The following new corporations have
secured charters:
American Construction company of
Michigan, to build a brick and pottery
plant at lola. Capital $500. .OOO
Cleveland Contracting company of
Cleveland, branch established in Wyan-
dotte county. Capital 81 200, ,OO0
Eastern Coal and Coke company of
New Jersey, branch established in Cher
okee county. Capital $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
OTIS CAN RAISE TWO
Regiments From Among the Volun-
teers In the Philippines

Washington, July Seen. Otis cables
the following:
Manila, July S.-Adjutant General,
Observation-Disclosures of all volunteers
in Philippines ascertained. Two skele-
ton regiments fairly well assured. In
two or three days will cable names OF
officers nominated for regiments so that
appointments of heutenants to recruit
in United States can be made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
Depew Reaches Home.

New York, July 8.-Senator Chauncey
NJ. DepeW and his son, Chauncey NJ
DepeW Jr-. were among the passengers
on board the steamer Campania. which
reached her pier here today. The Earl
OF DonoughmOre WAS also a passenger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
KEEPING 1T A SECRET.
The Finance Committee on Currency
Reform Refuses to Give Out News.

Narragansett Pier, July S.-The mem
bers of the subcommittee Of the United
States finance committee who have
come here to discuss the question of
currency reform have settled down to
sessions aggregating six hours daily
The deliberations Of the committee are
private and Senator A1drich of Rhode
Island, chairman of the sub committee
stated decidedly today that every state
Usnt which nad been printed purport-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
Cervera Acquitted.

Madrid. July S.-AdmiraI Cervera and
the other commanders of the Spanish
fleet destroyed in the battle of Santiago
whose conduct has been the subject of
inquiry by special court martial, were
today acquitted and formally liberated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
Weather Indications.

Chicago, July S.-For Kansas-Prob-
ably showers and thunder storms to-
night and Sunday; warmer tonight;
warmer in extreme northeast Sunday;
sOutherIy winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
Puts Goals on His Head.

New York, July S-The National
Enameling and Stamping company,
through its president today mailed to
Governor Sayers OF Texas, a check for
81. 900 for the relief Of the flood sufferers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
Electrical Exhibition Destroys Itself

Como, Italy, July s.-The Volta Elec-
trical exhibition has been entirely de-
stroyed by fire, due to the defective
electrical works. Many relics of Volta
perished. There was no loss of life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08

San Francisco, July 8.-Having reach
ed the age limit, Colonel Wagner of the
Fourth cavalry has been retired. His
successor is Major Hayes of the Seventh
cavalry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Chicago, July S.-A special to the
Times-Hera from Dubuque says
Archbishop Hennessy has departed Tor
New York, whence he will sail for Ire
land next week with Archbishop Ryan
of Philadelphia. The journey may be
extended to the continent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08

Chicago, July S.-Gross earnings of
the Chicago Great Western railway for
the month of June were $515,941, an IN
crease of S126.786. With the month OF
June the Great Western close it fiscal
year with gross earnings for the year
S., S58, ,903.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-07-08

St. Johns, N F, July s.-F'rancis
Canning, who, on May II last, shot ana
killed Mary Nugent, a barmaid, in his
saloon, was last night found guilty OF
murder and sentenced to death.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

acts were tlngsd with any personal
seeking No man was ever ready to as
sumo heavier responsibilities or more
disagreeable ones than MIR. Reed. Duty
has always held the first place
in his estimation, and he has
discharged it boldly and promptly
irrespective of the effect that 1t might
have upon his popularity. IL was enough
for him to know that the thing ought to
be done and that It was his place to do 1t.
Courage has ever been one OF his
most prominent characteristics. The
withdrawal of such man from
publ life can but be q great loss to the
country. Men of his stamp are rare, and
the need of them in public places is very
great, never greater than now.
OF course to the First district OF
Maine which he has represented In Con
gress for over twenty years his retirement
has a peculiar interest. The state OF
Maine has exercised an influence upon
legislation far beyond what would natur-
ally belong to its population and stand
ing because of the great ability and long
experience of its congressman, and nd
mittedly at the head of them has been the
representative of the First district. The
death of Mr.. Dinaley indicted severe
blow to the States prestige, the retire
ment of Mr. Reed will infiict still
seyersr one. Even II he be followed
by a man of equal intellectual strength
and equal capacity for leaderhip 1t will
be many years before his successor can
obtain the technical knowledge and ex-
perience SO necessary to give standing
and influence In the House comparable
with his.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
PORTLAND LOCAL UNION
Large Gathering OF Christian Endesv-
orers at PIymo u tn Church.

The second annual convention OF the
Portland Local Onion of the Christian
Endeavorers was held yesterday at the
Fret Fres Baptist church. There was a
very large gathering at both the afternoon
and evening sessions. At the afternoon
session Joseph Myshrall of Woodfords
read paper on "Our Associate Members
How to Win Them" George f. Manter
of Lewiston spoke upon the subject of
Little things which make or mar u
society,"" and Flora A. Berry of Portland
delivered short ADDRESS on For what
do your Young Peoples Society StandS"
The address OF the afternoon was by
Mr.. A. B. Williams of the Yale Mission
AIRY band which was "a very forcible plea
for increased zeal In missionary work.
At six o'clock basket lunch was
served in the vestry of the church and
when the evening services commenced at
7. 30 o'clock nearly every seat in the
church was occupied. Mr.. Williams
again addressed the gathering and was
listed to with attention.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
SPEAKER REED.

Mr.. Reeds decision to become member
of a New York law firm, which means,
we have little doubt, that he will resign
kts seat in Congress before that body meets
in December, is received with deep regret
all over the country, by political foe
quits as much as by political friend.
Upon no man in public life today-not
even the President himself-has public
attention been more fixed than upon Mr..
Heed. This has not been bscause Of any
sspsationalism on his part, for to that sort
of thing he was never addicted, but to the
belief confirmed by years of experience,
that to him they might look for wise
counsel an when needed bold and cour-
ageous action. He .has inspired I'M
bounded confidence by his moral strength,
and his intellectual force, and it was the
confidence thus inspired that was at the
foundation of his power in the House of
REPRESENTATIVES. In its last analy-
sis his control there was the
control of intellect and moral
strength. There never was greater
mistake than the imputation that the
House had been put in strait Jacket by
rules, and submitted to the Speaker be-
cause 1t could not hslp itself. MIR. Reed
was able to direct the House from
the Speakers chair because the House
had the utmost confidence in his wisdom
and Judgment. ana especially in his up
rightness A suspicion that he was using
or disposed to uss the Office for personal
ends would have destroyed his power,
but no such suspicion was ever enter
tanned. During the troublous times Of
his first !Speskership, when political ami
mosities were reused to the highest pitch
nobody ever insinuated that Mr.. Reed q
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

The momentous question OF selecting a
successor to Congressman Reed will
probably be before the people of this
district before long. There Is no lack of
gool material in the district, although 1.
will probably not all be available when
lifetime for selection arrives. There can be
no question that by usage York county
should be allowed to take the initiative
in naming the man. For nearly quar-
ter of q century the Republicans Of that
county have stood Loyalty by the eminent
statesman whom Gum berland county has
given TO the National councils. And
while the principle Of consulting local
conditions is apt to be carried too far
often, yet a certain amount of Difference
is necessary to foster party harmony and
hence party success. If York county shall
show practical unanimity for candi-
date within her own borders, We believe
that the Republicans of Cumberland
county will feel like yielding gracious
assent. If York county should not he
able to unite there is no doubt that Gum
berland will have sufliciency of candi-
dates. There will be abundant time for
the people of the district to look over the
field, and select a worthy candidates; and
we have no doubt that due elaboration
will 10 exercised.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

Pennsylvania will have to put up Wit b
hut one Senator in the next Congress
unless the Governor concludes to call a
special session of the legislature, for the
present session has come to an end with
out an election. AS to the prospect OF
an extra session, that depends upon the
OF SO Of eleoting Mr.. Quay. The Gov
ernos is strong personal and political
friend of his and it is safe to presume
that he win not call special session
unless 1t appears in advance that Quay
can be elected. He will not call one that
might result in the election of somebody
else. II Quay is acquitted by the Phila-
delphia jury, and the verdict should bring
back enough of the Republican deserters
from him to secure his election 1t is not
at all improbable that the Governor
might think the interests of the state
would justify an extra session.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

The fifteen thousand volunteers in the
Philippines are to come home after having
fought side by side with the regulars In
the trying campaigns with Aguinaldo.
So far &, we know these volunteers have
borne themselves efficiently aud bravely /;
and this fact should be remembered in
these dSys when 1t has become somewhat
the fashion to sheer at the volunteer sol
diers of the fathers and sigh for regulars
such as the potentates OF Europe have
ALWAYS had.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
CURRENT COMMENT.
SPEAKER REED TO WITHDRA w?
Boston Globe

SPEA N II RIVED ~ WllhDhA ~
Boston Globe
1t is given out ON what seems To be
good authority in New York city that "a
detnits contract has been duly made
whereby Hon. Thomas b. Reed is to be.
ome member of the law firm of Simp-
son Thatcher II Barnum, being guaran
teed yearly salary of at least S50,U00
This, if true, implies as matter of
course that the famous Maine statesman
is To retire at no distant day from the
field of Congressional politics, and that
the position of speaker of the House of
REPRESENTATIVES,, which Mr. Reed has
held with such ability and success, must
be giv7n over into another's hands.
Mr. Reed has been so long such strik-
ing individuality in Congress, and has SO
often been regarded among the influential
leaders of the Republican party, that
any announcement OF his withd rawal
from public life will create great and
widespread sensation. The loss of SO
tional political circles will be recognized
by men of all sections and all political
opinions at Washington. 1t Is scarcely
necessary to say that the story of his
withdrawal to private life will be received
with peculiar regret, not only in his own
State Of Maine, but throughout New
England, where his candidacy for the Re-
publican presidential nomination in 1896
AS supported strongly and enthusiast
cally.
There will be speakers of the house
efficient speakers, too, We hope-in the
future, but none Of them can take the
place or WELD the potent influence OF
Thomas Bracket Heed.
A PUBLIC LOSS.
philadelphia Public Ledger
The country is in imperative need OF
the services OF such mental giants and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

The statement that Chief Justice
Peters was first appointed to tine Supreme
Bench by Governor Dingley Is an error,
Judge Peters was appointed in 1878, which
Ia the year Governor Dinghy was elected.
The appointment was made by Governor
Perham, just before he left.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
The Walker Art building at Bowdoi

The Walker Art building at Bowdoin
offers splendid facilities for exhibition
purposes, and this is taken advantage
OF by art publishers, artists, and Others.
Tnere is always something new and inter-
esting to be seen there. At present there
is on exhibition a collection Of oarbonette
reproduction of the works of the old and
modern masters. Ii consists of some
four thousand uninounted pictures in TO-
lios, and large number Of mounted pic
lures, all of which are authentic copies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
FASTING AND PRAYER,

And l would respectfully request all
the people OF our State to SO use and CO.
cupy the day as shall be consistent with
the purposes for which 1t has been set
apart.
GIVEN az the Executive Chamber, In
Augusta, this seventeenth day of March,
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety mine. and of
the Independence of the United States
of America the one hundred and twen-
ty-third.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

Fourteen thousand regulars are to be
sent to the. Philippines as soon as the
necessary transportation can be provided.
This is to be commended. As long as we
have the job of subduing the Filipinos
ON our bands. the proper thing to do is to
put all the energy and resources we can
command into its performance. Nothing
Is to be gained bY dallying.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
The EARLY BIRD CATCHES The WORM

And you will have to get up early in the
morning TO catch any better bargain than
we are offering in beautifully located
houses and lots.
Land is rapidly advancing in the new
part of the city and no better investment
can be made than in buying now and let
ting the land rise while you own it. If
you do not wish to build on it you can sell
it next year and make 10 per cent SURE on
your money. Call and talk with us about
that beautiful new suburb Coyle Park, the
most beautiful spot for nice houses to be
found in Maine. Buy lot now and let us
or some one else build you home.
Payments easy.
lLtWELLYH NJ. LEIGHTON, So Exc angeS ST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
The mem bers of the Yale missionary

The mem bers Of the Yale missionary
small interest they find In missionary
literature among Portland people. Port
land people are pretty busy with their
own local charities, which are probably
more numerous and active than in any
other city of the same size in the country
and it may be that they have neglected
to read about the distant heather.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
BENNETT g. MOULTON co.

Following "Mr. Barnes of New York"
which was the matinee Offering at the
jefferson yesterday came Darkest Rus
sia," which received its second production
during the present engagement OF the
Bennett 81 Moulton company. Both
plays were we'll received and that too by
large audiences 1t is well to remembe
that today and tomorrow will be the
closing days of the engagement and
lovers of repertoire companies should
make the most of their remaining oppor-
tunities. Darkest Russia will be repeated
at today's matinee. The evening bill is
Bonnie Scotland" which is sure to at.
tract a packed house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21
A STILL ALARM

At half past i've o'clock the chemical
engine responded to a still alarm from the
Jail for fire on sthe roof OF new build
ing opposite the jail at the corner OF
Munroe and Anderson streets. A boy
who was playing on the roof set fire 80
the tar with which it was covered. A
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-21

Congressman Boutelle is reported to
have recommended Hon. Albert X. Day.
of Corinna, for collector of the port of
Bangor. Mr.. Day WAS president of the
State Senate two years ago, and his seleo-
ton Is generally commended.