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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

TF'rom the Chicago News.1
Don't be a miser; collins have no
pockets.
When in doubt the best thing to do is
keep quiet.
Poets paint with words and painters
speak with pencils.
The village minister's study is how
to make both ends meet.
The snob always over-rates himself
and undertakes other men.
A man invariably feels put out when
he find he has been taken in.
Science tunnels mountains while faith
is figuring on moving them.
Nine times out of ten when a man
talks grammatically he is tiresome.
Men admire women not because they
are women, but because they are not
men.
Many a brave man leads a woman
to the altar and then resigns his lead
ership.
Sometimes the wages of sin looks
suspiciously like fat dividends on wa
tered stock.
When some people talk we are re-
| minded of a dictionary with the defini-
lions left out.
1t is easier to turn gold into anything
else than it is to turn anything else into
gold.
Honesty is undoubtedly the best pol
| icy, because it's most expensive.
| A new play is called 1.-THE Intelligence
| Office There should be some good
| situations in it.
About the only difference between the
1 IL n
| the prices they pay for useless things.
| Some men spend half their time in
\ making promises and the other half in
| making excuses.
| The wise man who profits by his
| mistakes invests his profits in some
| other line of business.
| If you expect to occupy a fiat in an
| apartment house marry a girl with a
| low, soft voice. You may not see the
point now, but it will come to you with
| your first quarrel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Bound For France But Killed.

Word was received at the Rock Island
offices in this city today of the killing
of a passenger on the Rock Island
eastbound train at Alvo, Neb.. last
night From papers round on his person
the man was identified Emanuel
Lenoure, and he was ticketed through
to HaVre, France. He had $50 in bills
and currency and a draft for 81, 300 No
one on the train knew him and it is not
known where he was from. When the
eastbound train stopped at the station
to wait for the westbOund train he left
the car and walked across the track
to a pump to get a drink. He attempted
to cross the track to the car as the
westbOund train pulled into the station
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AMBUSHED.
Continued from First Page.)


been committed. Under this practice
the German consul, Rose, may demand
the surrender of the German subject. If
the man is guilty it is considered inn
probable that the British will yield un-
less on some adequate guarantee that
he is to be sufficiently punished. 1t is
not believed likely that Rose will make
such a promise.
1t is believed that Admiral Kautz
with the cooperation of the British will
continue his efforts to bring the rebel
liouS natives to terms. This is not like
ly to be an easy task in view of the
small force at his command, but it is
possible the British government may
accept the proposition of the authori-
ties of New Zealand to send regiment
of soldiers to Apia. No protest thus
far has been lodged at the state depart
ment against Admiral Kautz.
Sir Julian PauncefOte expressed his
profound regret at the collision at a
moment when he had hoped trouble was
in a fair way to adjustment. Mr.. Ell
liot, the British high commissioner to
Samoa, also deplored the event. The
British officials were quite confident,
however, that the chance of a settle
ment would not be destroyed by this
affair, although they might be some
embassies had word of official infor
nation been received and the Associa-
ted Press accounts were therefore
scanned with great interest.
Holleben, stated that while he was en-
tirely without official adViceS, he deep
ly regretted to hear that there had been
further loss of life. In all diplomatic
quarters there was a disposition to
treat the news as grave but not as dis
rupting the plans for a settlement. A
sharp difference has developed between
the British and German foreign offices
as to getting the high commission off
for Samoa on the 18th. Lord Salisbury
says the commissioners cannot be in
structed by telegraph, so as to get away
on the 18th. The British view is that
there is no chance of getting away until
next month. The following official Ger
man view was given to the Associated
Press: After Germany and the United
States had arrived at such an under
standing that the commission could
have left San Francisco on 18th, Eng
land raises new difficulties of such COM
plicated nature that they cannot be
dealt with Geographically.
Germany feels justified under these
circumstances to hold the name of her
commissioner still back. The Berlin
news that Germany would demand
satisfaction for the arbitrary action of
Admiral Kautz is not credited in Off
cial German circles, and seems to be
malicious invention The whole ques-
ton on account of Samoa is pending at
present, not between three powers, but
between Germany and England"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
FULL DETAILS
OF the Recent Troubles in the Samoan
Islands.

Auckland, N. H., April 12.-Further
adVices from Apia, Samoa, say that on
the arrival of the British cruiser Tauran-
ga at Apia the British and American
consuls issued a proclamation to give
Mataafa a last chance and that the
French presses also used their influence,
but all efforts failed and the rebels con-
tinued their depredations. Property was
destroyed and bridges and roads were
barricaded. On March 29th the enemy
was sighted at Maguigi. Machine guns
and a seven FOUNDER We're used. The
friendlies also attacked the enemy dur
ing the latter's retreat and several reb-
els were killed or wounded. The friend
lies carried one head through Apia,
which made Capt. Stuart so furious that
he went to the king and threatened to
shoot any man found taking heads.
The king then issued a proclama ton
forbidding the practice.
The German. consul wrote to Admiral
Kautz asking if two great Christian ma
lions approved of this inhuman and
barbarOus practice against the laws CT
Christianity and the decree of the SUI
agreeing with the consul as to the inhu-
mainly of the practice of head taking
and pointed out that had the German
consul upheld the decree of the supreme
court of January that there was to be
no bloOdshed and said that the custom
was an old Samoan one but first made
known TO the world ten years ago. when
the heads of honest German soldiers
were cut off by the barbarous Chief
Mataafa which the representative of the
great Christian nation Germany is now
supporting.
Expeditions in armed cutters belong
ing to the Tauranga and Porpoise are
doing considerable execution against
Mataafa'S stronghOlds along the coast
The British forces are being assisted
by 100 Samoans. About 46 of Mataafa's
boats and several villages have been
destroyed. In the meantime flying col
umns are being sent daily along the
roads and through the bush near Apia
Particulars of the recent battle are as
follows:
A force of PA British and Americans
and $50 friendlies was surprised in am
bush at the German plantation of Vas
lao. The rebel force opened fire on the
rear left flank and front of the anglo
American force. The friendlies bolted
but the marines and blue jackets stood
their ground splendidly, Americans and
British firing shoulder to shoulder.
The Colt automatic gun with the
landing party became damned and the
Americans and British We're practically
at the mercy of the rebels But re
treat" was sounded three times before
the marines and blue jackets retired
Lieut. Angel H. Freeman, first lieu
tenant of the Turanga who was in COM
mand of the allied force was shot
through the heart.
Lieut.. Philip Vanhorn Lansdale of the
| Z. S. cruiser Philadelphia had his leg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12

few months will be able to sell it at par
al least. There is good buying of Mis-
souri, Pacific and we look for it to have a
boom of no inconsiderable proportions. In
fact Missouri Pacific is about to make an
important railroad alliance. All other
conditions being equal, higher prices are
looked for. We think that theses who
will take hold of Changers and will bull
them consistently will find a most self
congratulation. Buying of Union Pacific.
Northern PACIFIC. both preferred and COM
ment given by some of the leading bank
ers in the street is sufficient guarantee to
insure the properties against any material
setback 4el1 B. r: T. is bought again by
it will sell higher before long.
]. ARTdU r JOSEPH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
NO BIRDS ON HATS.
Arkansas Legislature Passes Bill to
Regulate the Headgear of Women.

Little Rock, Ark, April 1.-THE leg
islature passed a game law that will
subject to a fine a woman wearing a
stuffed bird on her hat.
1t provides that amy person who
shall have in possession or who shall
sell or expose for sale any feathers or
skins or parts of birds for use in mill
Hnery or similar purposes, or shall kill
for such purposes any bird in this state,
shall be deemed guilty of a INSIDE
meanOr and upon conviction shall be
fined not less than S25 nor more than
$50 for each bird skin or part of skin
or parcel of feathers so sold or offered
for sale or killed for that purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
ACTS AS MARRIAGE BROKER
Finds a Husband For Friend s Daugh-
ter and Sues For His Commission.

ToIedo. O., April 12.-Aaron Davis,
merchant tailor in Jefferson street, to-
day began suit against Jacob Mar
whisky for 500 commission, claimed to
be due for securing a husband for de-
PENDANTS daughter.
He says Marwilsky approached him
two years ago and entered into an
agreement to pay him $500 if he would
secure a husband for his daughter
Lillian. Phillip Brown was finally Sc
cured as such husband and the we'd
ding. quite a fashionable one in Jewish
circles, took place last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
NEBRASKA PRIEST GUILTY.
Pastor Who Broke Into His Church
Is Fined $75 and Costs.

Tecumseh, Neb., April 12-After a
two days trial Rev. Frederick Sperlein
was today found guilty of trespass and
the destruction of property.
His offense was breaking down the
door of st. Andrews Roman Catholic
church here March 81, when he was
locked out of the building by the board
of trustees. He was fined SIS and costs.
He appealed to the district court and
in default of a $500 bond was remanded
to the county jail, where he is now con-
fined,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Chicago Livestock Market.

chicago, AprlI L.
day, 1900; tomorrow, % COO left over. g.
OF. Market geenrally sc lower. Mixed
and butchers. SO. 6GG3S71a; good heavy,
$3.75q3-90; rough heavy, $3-55d3.65; light,
So SOFAS. so.
Receipts, 1900 Market steady.
Beeves, $4M565; cows and heifers, $2G485
SHEEP-Receipts $4,000. Market steady.
Sheep, So. 50d5.10; lambs, $4.50d5.90.
Yesterdays official:
TOGS-Receipts. 20159 shipments, 6,1O9
CATTLE-Receipts, 2,573; shipments, L.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1928; shipments, g.
309
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
New York Money Market.

New York, April y.
MONEY-Money on call steady at 56512
per cent: prime mercantile paper 312M4A
per cent; sterling exchange strong, with
actual business in bankers bills at "a. S614
az for demand and at $4.S4d4. S4A for so
days; posted rates. 81. S415G4S5 and $3.50
4S412; commercial bills. SASH.
SILVER-Silver certificates, 6OG601Ac;
bar silver. $3.50; Mexican dollars. 457sc-
registered d., 997a: 3s. registered. 1o75k: IS.
coupon 20 d0Szs new a. l2ss4 coupon 1893:
IS, registered, 113: SIS. coupon, liz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
THEY WOULDN'T WAIT.
Gen. Wheaton Captures the En-
tire Filipino Navy.

Manila, April 12-Gen Wheaton has
telegraphed to Major General Otis say
ing:
They would not wait to be killed"
Gen. Lawton is securing the vicinity
of Santa Cruz. He finds the insurgents
have decamped. He has secured a gun
boat, six launches and two cascoes,
comprising the Filipino fleet. These
vessels were stuck in the mud of the
river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
BIG JOPLIN MINING DEALS.
Zinc and Lead Lands and Leases Sold
to Fasteners.

Joplin, Mo. April 12.-Several mining
deals have just been consummated. involv-
ing nearly $500 600 worth of zinc and lead
mining lands and leases. One was a sale
to a Boston syndicate, the property being
40 acres of mineral land near Carterville,
Mo-, the consideration being $500. O00
The Spring River mines. at Alba, were
also sold Ohio syndicate for $73. 600
Both of these properties are producing
large quantities of zinc ore. and are rich
in mineral wealth. Several other big min
ing deals are pending, amounting to near
ly s.. coo 900. eastern syndicates being the
prospective purchasers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
OHIO ALDERMEN CHEAP.
Police Appointments Said to Be
Hawked For SO Each.

Tiffin, Ohio, April ia special meet
ing of the city council last night to in
vestigate charges of corruption against
members of that body elected damag-
ing testimony against three aldermen,
who are accused of holding up the
mayors police appointments until the
police officers would contribute $40 each
to six cOuncilnen.
Citizens are determined to punish all
whose guilt can be established.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12

other officials. This is a crime under
the national banking laws. Davis was
cashier of the First National bank for
many years, and was one of the most
influential men of EmpOria. He has a
family consisting of a wife and four
children, to whom he is greatly de-
voted. He is a Welshman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
kansas CITY cash Strain market.

Kansas City, April z.
WHEAT-Fir1n. May opened &c higher
at 642sc, closed around that figure. Cash:
No. hard, 65ae5c; No. 3, 6219d64c: No. 2
red. zee; No; 3, 12@75c; No. 2 spring, 64@C
CSC; No 8. 62GI64c.
CORN-Vyeai<. No. mixed, 33c; No. 2
white. 33d 33Ac; No. 3. 33c.
OATS-Ffrm- No 2 white, 291ad30c.
RYE-No. 2 sic.
.HAY-Steady. Choice timothy, So 25as. so;
choice prairie, $7.50IIS.
BUTTER-Steady. Creamery, 14G2Oc;
dairy. 15c.
EGGS-Steady. Fresh. 1O1zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Joseph's TIPS.

Furnished by J c. .Goings. Commission
Merchant. 112 East 5th St, Topeka, Kan,
receiver and shipper of grain
New York, April 12.-Foreign houses will
buy about $1,000 shares, taking large lots
of New York Central and Union Pacific
We believe that people who will buy Con-
tinental TOBACCO ard put it away for a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Sugar Market,

New York, April Y.
SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining, 4
1-16c; centrifugal SO test, 4 slice; molasses
sugar. 3 15-16c Refined firm; crushed,
COFFEE-Steady. No. Z, 61zc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
San Francisco, Los Angeles $32.50
Via the Rock Island Route.

There will be a rehearsal of the G. A.
r. entertainment at the Grand Opera
House next Tuesday evening. All taking
part please be on hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Rauea ofPricas.

Furnished by J. c. Goings. Commission
Merchant, 112 East 5th St, Topeka, Kan.
receiver and shipper of grain;
Chicago, April II.
Article. Open High Low Close Yes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City, April 7.
CATTLE-Receipts, 5000. Market steady.
Native steers. So. 35d5. 20; Texas steers So. 70
@4.S5; Texas cows. $3a3.50; native cows
and heifers. $2d440; stockers and feeders,
$3.5OM5 %; bulls. $3914.
HOGS-Receipts, Il. 900. Market sc
50. 60a3. 721a: packers, $3.55I3. 721k: mixed.
$355Q3- 20; light, So. 35d3.60; workers., $3.50
SHEEP(Receipts. 1900. Market firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Ranges of Prices on Stock.

Furnished by J. c. Go1ngs. Commission
Merchant. Up East 5th ST.. Topeka, Kan,
receiver and shipper Of grain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-12
Market Gossip.

Furnished by ]. C. Goings. Commission
Merchant 112 East 5th St, Topeka, Kan,
receiver and shipper of grain:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-06-08
SAVED BY HER WIT.
For Her Clever Answer tie Empress
Gave Her a Locket.

For Her Clever Answer the Empress
Gave Her a Locket.
An amusing anecdote is told of the
pride the empress of Austria took in
her magnificent chestnut tresses,
which fell down to her ankles. She
used to have her hair brushed for
hours every day. Her majesty was
particularly anxious that the dresser
who brushed her long braids should
avoid pulling out a single hair. This,
OF course, was an impossibilty, and the
unfortunate maid concealed carefully
in the pocket of her apron any hair
which became entangled in the brush.
One day the empress, happening to
glance into the looking-glass before
which she sat, caught sight of the
maid c~oncealing a small roll of hair
in the above-described fashion. Jump
ing up from her rocking-chair, her
majesty grasped her attendants
hands, exclaiming: Il have caught
you at last! You are running my
hair!" With a presence of mind which
WOulu nave uOhc uOnOl W an SApclI
diplomat, the maid replied, unhesitat-
ingly: Il implore your majesty to
forgive me; it never happened before.
| only wished to have some of my
sovereign's hair to put in the locket
which my little girl wears around her
neck as a talisman.' Whether the
empress believed this clever invention
or not / do not know; but, Struggling
her shapely shoulders, she resumed
her seat, laughing heartily. and the
mex day she presented her maid with
a locket enriched with diamonds, say
ing, with a mischievous twinkle in her
eve II think this is the kind of a
talisman your little daughter deserves
for having such a clever mother" -
San Francisco Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-06-08
POOLING AN AFRICAN LION.
nuse Which a Hunter Employed to Save
His Life.

only those familiar with the man
ners n customs" OF the elephant
nave any idea what a nimble creature
IL really Is, says Chums. Massive and
sioW-footed as it looks. it is capable.
when reused, of feats that would be
difficult for much fleeter animals Es-
peclaily is this the case with African
eiephants, which, though taller, are
generally lighter than their Asiatic
brethren. Moreover, accustomed for
ages to lead a wild life and bitten de-
pending on their alertness and speed
OF foot for their very existence, they
nave acquired a skill in gymnastics
which has occasionally taken even old
elephant hunters by surprise. In illus
tratlon OF this fact we are reminded
or a story told by one of the noble
army OF British sportsmen in Africa.
lie Was out after elephants and had
just hred at and wounded a magnifi-
cent specimen. Unfortunately for him,
ne had only succeeded in slightly
W~oundlng 1t, when, Infatuated by the
attack, it turned and charged him. 1t
was a terrifying sight. With its enor-
nous ears spread out like sails. and
emitting shrill notes OF rage, it came
numbering over the ground like a run
away locomotive. The hunter fired
another shot, but missed; his nerve
was shaken, and, throwing down his
express" rife, he sought safety in
hight. Near at hand was a steep hill
to this he directed his steps, for,
being but slightly acquainted with the
climbing powers OF the elephant, he
thought his pursuer might be baf-
1ed by the steepness OF the ascent.
1t was a terrible disappointment to
ind that the elephant could climb a
hill just as quickly as the hunter.
nimble runner as he was. The fugi-
tive, indeed, would have soon been
overtaken If he had not thought of a
really ingenious ruse. He knew ,nat
elephants never run, or even, walk,
down a steep incline, but always crouch
down, gather their feet together, lean
we'll back and slide down. Just as
nv dniIld huu 6OI WiLhlh q
few yards Of him, therefore, the willy
hunter suddenly doubled and ran down
the hill again. Quick as a flash the ele-
plant turned, gathered himself to-
gether, and, trumpeting with baf-
fed rage, slid down after his victim.
The hunter had just time to spring out
OF the way as the great beast came
"tobogganing" after him, smashing
trees and shrubs and carrying every
thing before it like an avalanche. Then
once NOR the hunter dashed to the
top of the hill, while the elephant, un-
able to stop itself, went careering down
to the very foot, where, apparently
feeling very sore and disappointed, it
rose and walked YEARLY back to its ma
tive woods.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-06-08
MUSIC N BIRDS.
successfully Used for the Reformat,or
OF Boy Prisoners.

Suoiuiy Used for the Reformation
OF Boy Prisoners.
Anotner instance Of the moralizinp
eHect on French boys of the company
OF song birds occurs to me, says Lon
don Truth. 1t came under nv notice
at the Industrial School of Mettray.
near Tours. / was taken over that in
slitutlon b- the founder. M. de Metz.
VINO, before he founded it. was a iudge
OF correctional police. He was a man
OF the most subtle penetration. His
loea was to moralize the juvenile male
factors OF towns by employing them at
farm b Connected with the in
dustrial school was a chalet in an in
closed garden. 1t was called La Mai
son Paternelle, and was reserved for
boys belonging to rich families who
mad been handed over to NJ. de Metz
Tor penal discipline. He only knew
their names. The chalet was full. al
the cases were very bad. The first
tag of discipline was solitary %confne-
ment and lasted six months. The
Whole course lasted eighteen months
at least, and after the solitary period
recreatlons, such as riding, gymnas-
ties, boating, skating were allowed. l
was taken into the cells Of these
'gilded' prisoners. Noticing in some
OF them birds in cages, | asked what
they meant. Just this: When a boy
gave signs of deep repentance, he was
allowed the companionship of a bird. II
he %relapsed, the bird was takea away
"a fearful punishment, l was told.
but IL he improved, he was given draw
Ing materials and allowed to sketch
the bird. He was also given a flute. A
musical warder was sent every day
to play that instrument beside an
opened sliding panel in the door. The
bird picked up the airs. The captive
tried to pick them up, too, and in this
way had an innocent amusement.
When progress went on, flowers and
water colors were given to the boy.
The final stage of the solitary period
was gardening. l saw a boy who thrice
attempted to burn his fathers chateau.
He succeeded, and in the dead Of
night, the third time.