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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
HE WAS A POET.
John ID. Gibbs, the Topeka
Travelling Man,
Who Died Yesterday, Wrote
"The Travelling Man"
A PRETTY PIECE OF
Sentiment Popular With TraV-
cling Men All Over u. s.
His Funeral Took Place Here
This Afternoon.
A PRETTY PIECE OF

The funeral of John D. Gibbs, one of
the best known and most popular trav-
cling men in the west and whose home
was at ALP East Tenth street, took place
this afternoon. In his own words,
John d. Gibbs entered 'the
inn at the end of the road, where "Mine
host is waiting ''to welcome the travel
ing man" He wrote the verses quoted
below, which every travelling man knows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
ONE MORE TRUNK LINE.
The LackaWanna to Extend
East and West.

New York, March 4-The Tribune says:
RumOrs of farreachfng plans of improve
ment and expansion of the Lackawanna
system are afloat in financial and railroad
circles, plans which are said to include
the extension of the road westward as a
trunk line and its entrance into New York
city as the sole owner and user of the un-
completed Hudson river tunnet There is
owing the tunnel 100000 and the
property is to tbe advertised for sale with
in one month. 1t is rumored that the
D., l.. & w. railroad may outbid the tun-
mel reorganization committee and secure
the tunnel for its own use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
Higher Wages at Lowell.

tiyes of all the cotton mills in this city
have been notified that an advance in
wages, generally restoring the reduction
of January, 1898, will take effect on
April 3. The announcement was re-
ceived with great rejoicing. The Low
ell mills employ from $4,000 to 10000
hands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
A COMFORTABLE NIGHT
Was Passed by Mr.. Kipling and His
Youngest Child.

New York, March 4.-Rudyard Kip
ling. passed a comfortable night, sleep
ing much of the time and seeming to
benefit by it.
The poets 3-year-old daughter also
improved during the night. Josephine,
5 years old, who is at the home of Mrs.
De Forest, underwent no change dur
ing the night. Among the messages
received today at the Grenoble inquir-
ing for Mr.. Kipling was one from Cal
Cutta.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
DEWEY is GRATEFUL.
Cables His Thanks to Everybody
Through Secretary Long.

Washington, March Admiral Dew
ey today cabled Secretary Long as fol-
lows:
Manila, March 4.-Please accept for
yourself, the president and congress
and my countrymen, my heartfelt
thanks for the great honor which has
been conferred upon me.
DEUTCv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
REED SNUBS WHEELER.
Speaker Refuses to Recognize
the General For a Speech.

Washington, March 4.-General Wheeler
of Alabama made a strong effort to gain
recognition for three-minute speech just
before congress closed, but the speaker
deliberate ignored him. General Whee-
Ier's status is a matter of some question.
The house unanimously voted thanks to
the speaker and the latter made a suit
able reply amid of the most dramatic
scenes in congress.
The house closed by singing MY Coun-
try, 'Tis of Thee cheers for Dewey and
the singing of the Doxology.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04

that poem" said Mr. Stockham. ''He
made it beautiful indeed"
The funeral took place this afternoon
at 1:30 o'clock from the Catholic church.
The interment was in Mt. Cavalry GEM
etery. The pail bearers were selected
from Mr.. Gibbs associate travelling
men. A number from Kansas City, Sc
funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
CHIEF POWELL HERE.
National Head of the TeIe-
graphers Comes to Topeka.

w. V. Powell, chief of the Order of
Railway Telegraphers. arrived in To-
peka yesterday afternoon to assist the
Santa Fe operators in their efforts to
secure a revision of the present schedule
under which they are working. He will
take charge of the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
Rarbarous Tartar Arrested.

Moscow, March 4.-Intense excite
ment prevails in the Crimea over the
arrest at Simferopol, formerly the seat
of the Tartar government, of Tartar
landlord, who is charged with having
burned to death young woman Of his
harem.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
THE POPE WILL GET Up.
He Is Now on the High Road to
Recovery.

Rome. March 4.-The pope passed a
tranquil night, feels we'll and will leave
his bed for a few hours today. There is
nothing fresh to report regarding his
wound. His temperature, pulse, respir-
alton and other functions are normal
and his appetite is good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
THE QUEEN WILL GO.
Victoria Will Start For the Riviera
March g.

London, March 4.-The Prince of
Wales started for Paris this morning on
his way to Cannes, where he will re-
main until the end of Lent. The queen
Will start on March 9 for a six weeks
sojourn in the Riviera
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
MERRIAM NAMED.
Ex-Governor of Minnesota to Superin-
tend the Census.

Washington, March 4.-WiIliam r.
Merriam of Minnesota, has been nomi-
mated by the president to be director of
the census.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
Army Bill Is a Law.

Washington, March 4.-The house
last night passed the army appropria-
ton bill with all the senate amend
ments and the bill now goes to the
president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04
Lost !!

A pocketbook containing sum of mon
ey, bills and change. Finder will be
literally rewarded by returning the
same to this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-04

and loves. The story of his and of every
travelling mans life, is told in these
words of his:
TILE, TvI2 VEL INC MAN
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
BUSINESS NOTICES.


Eight cents a line for the first insertion
and cents a line for each sndseq"entinser-
tton-scren cords to a line. No advertise
nient inserted "n'esa prepaid.
re For Sale Fresh Jersey Cow WITH Calf
by her side. Richard A. Martin, Bel Air.
~" Money to Loan Oh Mortgage, in sums
to suit. Septimus Davis, Attorney, Aberdeen,
Nd.
re- Wanted.-Four Cappers for my home
canning house W. E. Robinson, Bel Air
lGs~ Very fine thorough bred Southdown
Rom Lamb For Sale. Joseph Lochary, Kalmia,
Md.
10" For Sale-SorreI Gelding, years, 16!
hands high, by Sea King, out Of Lucy Scott
by Cuyler. Will work in heavy harness and
is very fast. Apply to James Hurley, En-
morton, Md.
ES"Just Arrived and For Sale.-Two car
loads of good Stock Cattle. H. b. Bruins, Rail-
road Sales Stables, Bel Air.
jag For Sale.--Several fine Guernsey Bull
Calves. at Farmers Prices. Also two three
year old Star Russelln Colts, one well
broken. j. L. Mccormick, Poplar Grove
Stock Farm, Bel Air, Nd.
,Gs- For Sale and Rent-Farms, Business
Stands, Town Lots. Money to loan. H..
Whitaker, Attorney at Law, Bel Air, MI.
Gs~ Darbie's Lunch Rooms, No. log W.
Baltimore St, opposite Sharp St., Baltimore.
Oysters, Steaks, Chops, &c, &c. Tables re-
served for ladies. All street cars pass or will
transfer to the place. Glad to see my friends.
B. + Darbie.
w- For Service-Imported Hackney
Stallion Cosmo and Trntting Stallion Brews-
ter. Chas. 4. Burns, Bel Air.
re-" Lost.-Several weeks ago Setter Dog
black with white breast. Suitable reward If
returned to Charles 7. Carver, Bel Air.
-Carriages-Call on B. G.
Rees, Aberdeen or Calvary, to get the best in
the market. Any Kind of wagon built to order.
satisfaction Observation-Disclosures
best wheels.
ES-Milk wagons on hand all the time this
winter. No disappointment. The best for
the money. Enterprise C'g'e Co., Bel Air,
Md. 9dectf.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
SURPRISING THE TRUTH.

The war correspondents at Manila
have made a grave indictment against
General Otis, charging him with with
suprressiDg the truth concerning the
situation in the Philippine Islands.
The charges are sweeping in their
character and, it is stated, have caused
annoyance TO the Administration.
The correspondents, VINO represent the
Chicago Record and Tribune, the New
York Sun and Heraid, the Baltim re
Sun and the Scrip McRae Associa-
ton, declare that owing to his rigid
censorship of their disra ches by
General Otis the people OF the United
States have not received Il correct i'm
preston of the situation; that the dis
patches incorrectly represent the ex-
listing conditions among the Filipinos
in respect to dissension and demorali-
zation resulting from the American
campaign and to tie brigand charac.
ter of their army; they deny tbas "the
situation is well in hand" as General
Otis says, and that the instruction
con be speedily ended without
greatly increased force. They think
the tenacity of the Filipino purpose
has been under-estimated and that
volunteers are not willing to engage
in futher service. General Otis plea
is that to tell the truth would alarm
the people at home'' or "have the
people of the United States by the
ears" In short these correspondents
in their signed statements, decl ire
that hospital reports of field opera
tions and numbers Of heat prostrations
in the field are suppressed, and the
naval operations are Systematically
1t is evident that great mistake
was made in buying the Philippine
Islands from Spain, an act not Con-
by the people of the United
States when the war began, but
was instituted .olely for the glorifi-
cation OF President Mckinley. Many
persons believe it would have been a
good thing if Admiral Dewey, after
destroying the Spanish fleet in Manila
harbor, had sailed'away, and left Spain
to manage her refractory subjects in |
her ownway. The war now costs about |
a million dollars day, aud if the army |
is increased the daily cost will be much |
greater. All of this the American
people will have to pay, ard added
to the present cost will be an addition
to the pension list which will be appall-
ing. What good, in the present Or the
future, can ever come out of it all we
iail to see.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
THE BEST -RO(K Ps3R ROaDS

The first report of the Highway
Division of the Maryland Geological
Survey, compiled by Prof. Harry +.
Reid and A II. j ohnson, is completed.
Their investigation and experiments
show that the "niggerhead" or trap
rock, which is widely distributed
throughout Baltimore, Hartford, How
ard and Carroll counties, is the best
and most available rock for use on
highways. 1t is not difficult to pro-
cnre, is abundant, and although hard
er than most rock to crush, its wear
ing qualities are unexcelled. Adj
vantages of the limestone about
Hagerstown and Frederick are point
ed out, and it is shown that it is
equal to some grades of the trap rock
for highway purposes.
WAR NEWS.
Portable mortars will be sent to
General Otis for use against the Fill
pinos. They will fire shrapnel shells
aud will be effective in clearing
trenches.
1t is reported that the Filipino
Junta will be removed from Hong
Kong to Labuan Island.
The War Department has chartered
the steamer Siam to carry three
hundred cavalry horses to Manila.
General Wood continues to use
vigorous measures for checking yellow
fever at Santiago
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
GooD NOMINATIONS DEMANDED.

The people of Hartford county are
looking forward with much interest
to the results of the Democratic coun-
ty convention which will be held in
Bel Air, next Tuesday. Delegates
pledged to the nomination of certain
candidates will doubtless be chosen
at the primary meetings tomorrow,
but the members of the convention
should remember that although
pledged to use all honorable means to
secure the nomination of their friends.
they owe higher duty to the party
whose representatives they are. Dele.
gates to the convention, if they realize
the Importance of the duties entrusted
to them, will feel that they are charged
to select a ticket which might reason
ably be expected to be acceptable to
majority Of the voters of the county.
Fortunately, among those whose
names have been announced as can
didates for nomination there is ample
opportunity for wise and prudent
selections. The time has gone by
when any man who could secure
nomination would be sure of election.
Democrats all over the State are de-
manding good tickets and if the Dem
ocrats of Hartford would secure sue.
cess they must deserve it by placing
the best men in the field.
The demand for good candidates for
the Leg islature is especially import
ant. The character of the legislative
ticket in each county will have an
important bearing upon the guber-
material contest. A Democratic Gov
ernor, unsupported by an honest and
capable Legislature, would be power
less to secure to the people what they
urgently demand, namely, salutary
laws, proper administration of the
States finances and the lowest pos
sible rate of taxation.
The Baltimore sun of Wednesday
publishes the views of Messrs. John
Walter Smith, Edwin Warfield,
Murray Vandiyer, William Pinkney
Whyte and ex-Judge Fisher, all of
whom emphatically endorse the de-
mand for good candidates.
Mr.. Vandiver, chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee,
said that from what he had learned
both people and party leaders all over
the State are demanding tickets Of the
best type. II am sure that such
nominations will be made" he said. |
The Importance of such a step can.
not be overestimated, and l think is
fully realized.'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
Summer Tours to the North.-Two Tour
10 Canada via Pennsylvan u Railroad,

Summer Tours to the North.-Two Tour
10 Canada via Pennsylvan u Railroad.
For the Summer of 1899 the Pennsy lyania
Railroad Company has arranged to run tw,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tours to Canada and
Northern New York.
The first tour, leaving July %, includes
Niagara Falls, Toronto, Thousand Islands,
Rapids of the st. Lawrence. Quebec, Lake St
John. The saguenay; Montreal. Au Sable
Chasm, Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga,
and Highlands of the Hudson, occupying
seventeen days. Round-trip. SI25.
The second tour, leaving August IL. covers
the same territory with the exception of Lake
st. John and the Saguenuy, and occupies four.
teen days. Rouni.t trip rate. 500.
Each tour will be In charge of one of the
compauy's tourist agents. assisted by an ex-
perienced lady as chsperon, whose especial
charge will be unescorted ladies.
The rate covers railway and boat fare for the
entire round trip. parior car seats. meals en-
route, hotel entertainment, transfer charges,
and carriage hire.
For detailed itinerary, tickets, or any adj
ditional information, address Tourist Agent,
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. 1876 BIZ, ad-
way. New York; $50 Fulton street, Brook ,yn;
$50 Broad street. Newark, N. ] or Geo. w.
Boyd: Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
BOSTON NEGROES AGAINST THE
PHILIPPINE IEaR.

lHiLTfIINE WAX.
A movement is on foot in BOSTON
which is likely to have some effect on
the future of the Republican party.
Prominent negro leaders are holding
meetings at which President McKin-
ley and the expansion policy of his
administration are vigorously de-
nounced. William Lloyd Garrison,
the noted abolitionist, DR.. j. r. Riley,
of Washington, and others, addressed
meeting of negroes in Boston on
Sunday evening.
DIR. Riley rehearsed the many bene-
factions received by the colored race
at the hands of ex- Confederates and
Democrats and scored the Republi-
cans for double dealing.
The following resolutions were
passed:
1.-The colored people of Boston, in meeting
here assembled, desire to enter th-ir solemn
prote against the present njustifiable in
vasion of American soldiers in the Philippine
Islands.
While the rights of colored citizens in the
South, sacredly. guaranteed them by the
amendment of the Constitution, are shame
lessly dsregarded, and while the frequent
lyncblngs oil negroes, VINO are denied Il ciyiiZ d
trial. are reproach to Rcpub lean govern
ment, the duty of president and country is to
reform these crying domestic wronvS and not
attempt the civilization Of alien peoples by
powder and shot"
Rev. Mr.. Ferris said: ST President
Mckinley has not been a traitor to he
black man, then there are no traitors I,
John Mitchell, Jr., the negro editor
of The Planet, in Richmond, Va, ex-
presses his pleasure that the negroes
are moving against the Philippine
war. He says:
Il believe that the attempt to subiuxate one
race of people after war 10 free another is a
parody upon JUST e.
am opposed to Mr.. McKmley's policy in
the philippines, and if it is Endorsed by the Re-
publican party am opposed to the Republican
party upon that issue. IL annihilates Mt one
fell swoOp the principles for WI ica Grant
fought. Lincoln died and sumner conte, ded
To su bjugate the Fiiip!nos is to engage in
war of conquest. To engage in war of CON
quest is to violate one of the most solemn
pledges ever made by the Chief Executive of
the nation"
The outcome of the movement will
be watched with interest. AS yet
there appears to be no agitation of
the subject among the negroes of Bal
timore city, but whether this occurs
or not will depend upon the stand
taken by their preachers, who have
influence over their locks. |
Admiral Dewey is expected to
arrive in New York about October /
and that city proposes to give him a
hearty welcome.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
ALGED HAS RESIGNED.

Some people have to be kicked do . l
stairs before they can take ii hint, snG
Secretary of War A!ger appears to bt
one of that kind. The pressure of the
entire country upon President Nc
kinley to get rid of his inefficient Sec
rotary of War has at last succeeded,
and on Wednesday Alger. at the re-
quest of the President, rendered his
resignation, to take effect August 1
Secretary Ayers alliance wi Ii Gov.
ernor Pingree is the alleged reason fol
his resignation, and to lend color to
this statement it is given out that The
President will support Secretary
Ayers conduct of the war. The Pres.
ident could hardly do otherwise. He
alone is responsible for Alger and
Agerism. He appointed Al%er Secre-
tary of War not from any peculiar
qualifications for the office he was sup.
posed to possess, but because Alger
had contributed literally to the cam.
paign fund when Mckinley was elect
ed. The selection was an unfortunate
one in every respect. To begin with.
Alger, as Colonel. deserted his regi-
ment OH the eve of battle and was dis
giaced on account of it. THIS of itself
should have been bar to his appoint
ment. His treatment of army officers,
the notorious inefliciencv which per-
vailed his department during the war
with Spain, causing more loss of life
and health to our brave soldiers than
was caused by the Spaniard>, are all
reasons why his resignation should
have been demanded sooner. The de-
mand for Alger's withdrawal was not
confined to the Presidents political
for even some of his closest
friends have seen the necessity for
cutting loose from a disgraced official
and have not hesitated to say so.
Governor Roosevelt and General
Otis are among those mentioned as
Secretary Alger's successor.
In this case the power of the press
Of the country has been clearly shown.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
Niagara Falls Excursion-Low-Ra Rate Vaca
tion Trips via Pennsylvania Railroad.

ton Irlpt via PennsylVanla Railroad.
The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company has Sc.
lected the following dates for its popular ten
day excursions to Niagara Falls from PhiIadel.
phia, Baltimore and WsshingtOn: July 81
August 10 and a, September and 81, and
October 5 and 10. An experienced tourist
agent and chaperon will accompany each ex-
cursiOn.
Excursion tickets, good for return passage on
any regular train, exclusive of limited express
trains, within ten days, will be sold at S q. 90
from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,
and all points on the Delaware Division; 81 %
from A lantIc City; 50 go from Lancaster,
So 80 from Altoona ana Harrisburg; So 90
from Sunbury and Wilkesbarre; 1915 from
Willamsport, and ut proportionate rates from
other points. A stop over will be allowed at
Bunalo, Rochester, Canadaigua, and Watkins
within the limit returning
A special train of Pullman parior cars and
day coaches will be run with each excursion
An extra charge will be made for parlur car
seats.
Tickets for a side trip to the Thousand Islands
alexandra Bay will be sold from Rochester
in connection with excursions of July ~
August 10 and 81, September and 81, good
to return to Rochester or to Canandaigua via
syracuse within five days, at rate of $50
Tickets for side trip TO Toronto will be sold
at Niagara Falls for Sl.O0 on July %, August
IL and 26. and September %. In connection
with excursion of September Z, tickets will be
sold to Toronto and return ut reduced rates.
account Toronto Fair.
For time of connecting trains and further in
formation amply to nearest ticket agent, or adj
dress Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Passen-
ger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
SENATOR GORMAN NOT SHAPING
PARTY Policies

Ex-senator German in letter from
Magnolia, Miss, to the Baltimore
Herdld, dated July IA, says:
"Rt spending to your telegram have to say
that too constant application To duties resulted
in quite severe spell of sickness. My phys-
clan assures me that complete rest anu Il more
Northern climate is all that is nece- sary to
complete recovery. L have no definite plan
other han abstaining from all work, botn
political and private, for the time being. My
efIlsal to be interviewed has resulted in our
ingenious friends of the press drawing all sorts
OF fancy pictures in regard to my health, and
when they tire OF this they insist am engaged
in politica plans. ell her to advance my own
ambition or t. thwart the aspirations oil others.
las the HeFdld has always been so considerable
and fair, concluded to say through it that
have not, am not now, nor do expect to, in
the near future, take any part in shaping party
policies or selections of can idat, in Mary
land or on broader fields. Mymovementsa and
occupations during my a bsence from home will
relate solely to my pers nal comfort and
affairs. j hope, however, that my health will
be such when l return to Maryland in the f.
that can contribute something to the Ic.
cess of the Democratic party in Maryland ="
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE-That the SUBJ
i scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Nd, Letters Testa-
mentary on the estate or
RlDGEWAY TONKINS SPERING,
late of Hartford county. deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
notified to exhibit the same with the legal
vouchers thereof,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this Goth day
of June, 1889.
SALLIE E. SPRRING,
EXecutrix.