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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
SUCCESSOR TO DAVIS.
Congressman Curtis Makes Remark
able Suggestion.

Washington,Apri 7.-Secretary Hitch
cock stated last evening that no de-
cision had been reached as to who shall
succeed Webster Davis in the office of
assistant secretary of the interior. There
is nothing to indicate who will be ap-
pointed. and several days may be given
to the consideration of this matter.
Representative Curtis Of Kansas sug-
gested today that Mr.. Davis place
might be filled by the transfer of Pen
sion Commissioner Evans, and that B.
B. Cahoon of F'redericktown, Mo, might
be appointed to the head of the pension
bureau. The reason assigned for this
suggestion by Mr.. Curtis is that Com
missioner Evans has been criticised Sc
verely by certain departments of the
G. A. r. and by several leading pension
attorneys for not being sufficiently care
less in passing upon questionable pen
sion claims.
The arrangement indicated, however
would be. somewhat remarkable, mas
much as the place of commissioner pays
$780, while that vacated by Mr.. Davis
has a salary of $4,000. 1t is very improb-
able that Mr.. Evans would submit to
such a transfer, as he is a man of
wealth; and moreover, it still would
put another Missourian into the same
department presided over by Secretary
Hitchcock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
SOME UNEASINESS
Regarding Executions in Porto Rico
by the Garrotte.

Washington. April Beyond the
mere announcement that five criminals
were to be executed at Ponce today
for murder and outrage, General Davis,
the governor of Porto Rico, has made
no representations to the war depart
ment on this subject. The officials here
are somewhat concerned about the sit
uation, mainly because of the method
chosen for the execution of these Grim
inals-the garrotte. But it is explained
that neither for the enforcement of the
death penalty nor for the repulSive
method of execution are the military
authorities responsible. These are the
results of the continuance in the island
of the Spanish legal methods, accord
ing to the officials here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
RIOT AT SAN JUAN.
Porto Ricans Attack LabOrers
From Other Islands.

San Juan de Porto Rico, April 7-At
o'clock yesterday evening the natives
made a concentrated movement at
Porto Tiera- Different mObs, totallng
about 1000 men, attacked the foreign
eolored men. Any English-spe
negro was subject to attack, partieu-
larly the natives of St. Thomas and
st. Kits One Porto Rican was killed,
one was seriously injured, and three
negroes of st. Kits were dangerously
wounded The affair was the outcome
of the pier strike and the pretenSe of
the attack, apparently, was that the
English islanders were usurping Porto
Rican labor. The islanders anticipated
trouble, and some OF them were armed
with revOlVers The mob entered the
house of a st. Kits man. His alb
domen was slashed with a machete.
Another st. Kits man was stoned, and
escaped to the roof and was forced to
jump to the ground. He was folloWe d
in the street and stoned until exhausted
when his head was hammered into a
jelly.
A company Of infantry under Captain
Alexander and Lieutenants Anzell and
Parker was called out, and martial
law Was declared. Soldiers now patrol
the streets and the rum shops are
closed. The mere presence of the sol
diers dispersed the crowds. There were
no demonstrations after the arrival OF
the troops. The condition of affairs
necessitates the presence of troops in
/ definitely in order to prevent more
trouble. The municipal police are ut
terly inadequate to preserve order OF
handle any crowd. They stood by dur
ing the riot as spectators, and made
no attempt to interfere.
The Porto Tiera district of San Juar
is about a mile from the city hall.
1t is understood that the British con-
sui has demanded protection for Brit
ish subjects though the authorities
| here will not make any statement or
the subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
REAL ESTATE ADS.
State Journal Gives Them Lar
ger Circulation Than
Any Other Daily.

The State Journal is the best medium
in the state of Kansas for real estate
advertisers. as well as for all other ad-
vertisers for the plain and simple rea-
son that It's circulation in Topeka and
the state is larger every day than that
Of any other daily or Sunday newspaper
in Kansas.
The State Journal. in this issue, pub
hsnes more classified real estate adver-
Using than was probably ever printed
in any Kansas newspaper before. Sec
pages s. and Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
VOTE FOR BARKER.
Results of Referendum Contest by
Minnesota Populists.

Minneapolis, Mimi, April THE
committee appointed by the Populist
state convention after three days OF
hard work concluded the canvass Of the
referendum vote for candidates for
president and vice president last night.
The results were as follows: For pres
ident, Wharton Barker. 1857: Ignatius
Donnelly, 572; E V. Debs, 1913; Thomas
E. Watson. IS; W. J. Bryan, 30; scat
tering 10; total, 2730.
For vice president, Ignatius Donnelly,
1854 Wharton Barker, BOG; A W.
Howard. 272; Job Hartman, lib; scat
tering, 10; total, 2,755
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
ANOTHER INDIA MEETING.
Maj. Anderson Formally Elected Sec
rotary and Business AGENT.

4Adl. 44uu0ISOu 6l6CBoO 0GC-
rotary and Business Agent.
The India famine committee, under
the auspices of the Topeka Capital held
a meeting in the executive office at the
state house this afternoon and COM
pleted the formal organization. Gov
ernor Stanley is the chairman and Ma
jOr T. ]. Anderson was elected secre-
tary and business agent. He will have
charge of all the work of solicitation
Methods for reaching the various por-
lions of the state were suggested. Ma
jor Anderson thought that the census
enumerators might act as soliciting
agents, and that by that means every
precinct in the state would be reached.
State Auditor Cole thought the gov
eminent might object to this.
Governor Stanley suggested that the
township trustees should take the mat
ter up. IF every trustee in the state
could be interested" said he, I'VE
could raise 5000 900 bushels That is
the way to get the people stirred up"
This question was left unsettled for
future consideration.
The governor will issue his proclama-
ton calling for contributions next
week. The fund has reached about
81 700.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
JOHN wECKEL.

John Weckers case was remarkable
For 40 years every day his bowel fell
down and out. He had been repeatedly
told the knife was the only cure; he
came to Topeka, was treated only once.
and is now entirely cured. We most
solemnly aver there is no case of Piles
we can not cure. We cure all forms of
Rectal diseases. All forms Of chronic
bladder trouble. Anemia of the blood,
specific blood diseases. WE GUARAN-
TEE TO CURE EVERY CASE OF
SKIN DISEASE WE UNDERTAKE.
Catarrh of nose, Of head, of throat, of
stomach, Of bowels, of lungs, of liver,
Of bladder Of kidneys. We cure cancer
by plaster. We cure tumors without
cutting. We correct deformities of the
feet. legs and spine. We cure Lumbago,
Sciatica, Lame Back, rheumatism. We
cure Consumption in the first stages.
We radically cure Rupture without the
knife. Every case is taken under con-
tract guarantee
DR. S. Edward McCully, the chief
consulting surgeon of the Institute, is
in personal charge
Offfce hours 8 a. m. to 8 D. m No
sunday hOursi Urinary analysis 800;
physicians cumulative analysis $500.
All letters must have stamps for
reply.
CONSULTATION FREE
412 Topeka Avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
Spreads Like Wildfre.

When things are 1.-THE best they become
the best selling" Abraham Hare, a lead
ing druggist, of Belleville, o., writes !:
Electric Bitters are the best selling Bit
tiers have handled in 20 years. You know
why2 Most diseases begin in disorders Of
and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up the
stomach. regulates liver, kidneys and
nerves, hence cures multitudes of mala-
dies. 1t builds up the entire system. Puts
new life and vigor into any weak, sickly,
rundown man or woman. Price so cents.
Sold by A 7. Waggoner, druggist, 73z
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
DEGENERATES BARRED.
Newark Will Have None of Mrs.
LangtrY.

New York. April Chief of Police
Hopper, of Newark. n. J., was in
structed today by Mayor Seymour rot
to permit under any circumstances Mrs
Langtry and THE Degenerates" to ap-
pear next week in the Newark theater.
The play is billed for the entire week.
Il was prompted to such action says
the mayor, "by the numerous protests
from reputable citizens against grant
ing a license for the show"
Mayor Seymour has instructed Ii
cense Inspector Ward not to grant a
license to 1.-THE Degenerates.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
STRATTON BUYS.
Purchases Brown Palace Hotel
For 81, 100000.

Denver, April THE News announ-
ees that negotiations are practically
completed by which w. Stratton, the
Cripple Creek millionaire. purchases for
100000 the Brown Palace hotel, which
was erected eight years ago. by Henry
c. Brown at a cost of 81, 800 900, and the
furniture which cast 100000 more. 1t
is said that Mr. Stratton has bought
$3.50, 900 worth of other real estate in
Denver this week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
Library Opening Tonight.

The new reading room and art gallery
in the public library building will be
thrown open tonight, and the library
officials will hold public reception. The
directors extend an invitation to every
person in Topeka to attend and inspect
the new arrangements, and the new
pictures which have been hung in the
art gallery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
WOMEN FIGHT A DUEL.
Pistols Were Used and One Par
ticipant Was Wounded.

Chicago, April IA special to the
Chronicle from City of Mexico says:
A duel was fought in the outskirts Of
the city yesterday by two women con-
nected with prominent families of the
capital. Pistols were the weapons and
one of the participants was seriously
wounded. The victor and the two sec
onds on the field of honor have been ar
rested. The affair has created a sensa-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
Indianapolis Scale Is Signed.

Columbus, O.. April 1T is announced
that an agreement has been reached be-
tween the miners and operators of the
Bellaire district at the New Philade1-
phia conference and all differences
settled. The Indianapolis scale was
signed and a new scale made granting
an increase of 20 per cent to outside
day Iaborers. About 5000 men are
affected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
NOBODY READY.

Washington, April Soon after the
senate convened today Mr.. Chandler
asked that the resolution respecting the
seating of Mr.. Quay be laid before the
senate. No senator was prepared to
proceed with the discussion of the case
and Mr. Chandler consented that it
should go over until Monday The fol-
lowing bill was passed: Appropriating
s15O,00O for public building at Colorado
Springs, Colo. Consideration of the In
dian appropriation bill was resumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
MRs. LANGTRY I'm CANADA.
Mayor Maybury Forbade "The De-
generates in Detroit

Detroit, Mich, April AFTER wit
Messing Mrs. Langtry's performance of
1.-The Degenerates.' given in Toledo,
Mayor Maybury announced that she
and her company would not be per-
mitted to give the production in this
city.
The three days engagement which
was to have begun at the Detroit opera
house was subsequently, Cancelled, and
the company played in Windsor, Onta-
rio, just across the river. A small au-
dience was present in the Canadian
uIav- house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral Of Earle Henderschot, the
little newsboy killed by the street car,
was held Friday afternoon from the
First Methodist church. His newsboy
comrades attended in a body. The pail
bearers We're chosen from among his
former school mates.
John E. Upton died at the National
Soldiers home. Leavenworth, on Fri
day morning, aged 80 years Mr.. Tip
ton served in the war Of the Rebellion
in company A, Sixtieth Ohio volunteer
infantry. He was a member of Lincoln
Post No. ], and had been at "the home
since last summer. The funeral viii be
held from the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Reed, 513 West Eighth avenue, on
Sunday afternoon, at $780, The burial
will be in Topeka cemetery.
Major J. J. Miller died yesterday af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock at his home, 1921
South Quincy street. Mr.. Miller was
an old soldier. and has always suffered
from wounds received in the service.
He had been i'll all spring with heart
trouble, and had been unconscious since
Sunday. He leaves a widow, and Elmer
Miller. of the pension office, is his son.
Mr.. Miller was a member of the board
of trustees of the Hutchinson reforma-
tory during Governor Leedy's adminis
tratiou, and formerly lived in North
Topeka. The funeral will be held Sun
day afternoon at half past 2 from his
late home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
OVER s15,OOO.OOO.
Taxes Levied in Kansas and How
They Are Apportioned.

The amount of taxes levied in Kansas
for 1899 has Just been ascertained by
the state auditor to be SIS, 49,, SO7. 80, di-
vided as follows:
1871. Hats for state taxes; SO, us, 232, =
"a for county taxes: s., O14, 793. 95 for city
taxes; s1,601. 660.6S for township taxes,
and AHA. 53S for school taxes. This, ad-
ded to the railroad tax of s., 2O3, 977. S4
collected, brings the total up to $751;
49,, 3O7S0.
The amount of taxes on all classes of
property, including railroads, by each
county, follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
POPULISTS IN SESSION.
Meet Today to Elect Delegates to
State Convention.

The Peoples party of Shawnee county
is Tin convention assembled at Weber's
hall this afternoon The object of the
convention is to elect delegates to the
two state conventions at Clay Center
and at Fort Scott. The convention will
OF course endorse John W. Breidenthal
for governor, and will instruct it's dele
gates to Fort Scott to vote for him for
the Populist nomination for governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
ONE OF THE HOWARDS
Is Now Accused of Assassinatinl
Goahel

frankfort, KY, April Judge Can
trill adjourned court today till Monday
The grand jury continued in session but
can not make a report now before Mon
day at the earliest. There is a report
that a warrant for the arrest of Jim
Howard, the Clay county feudist who
haS been named by several parties as
the assassin. was issued several days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
NEWS BRIEFS.
Many Important Late Local and
Telegraphic News Items
Are Here Condensed.
WILL ENTERTAIN DEWEY.

Chicago, April THE celebration in
honor of Admiral Dewey on the an
niversary of the Battle of Manila, MAY
], will surely take place A special
meeting of the executive committee of
the Dewey celebration was held this af-
ternoon and after some discussion it
was resolved to go ahead with the ar
rangements for entertaining the admiral
regardless of any political develop
ments and to make the affair as success
full as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
HOPPER MAY COME.
" The oharlatan" Is Headed Toward
Topeka.

De Wolf Hopper in Sousa's latest
opera THE Charlatan" is one of the
theatrical possibilities of the present
season. Hopper is now making a south
ern tour, and is likely to come this way
in his trip back east. The managers Of
both Topeka theaters have written the
manager of the big comedian in refer
ence to a Topeka engagement.
Hopper's latest appearance here was
in lei Captain" at the Grand Opera
House. He but recently returned from
London after a stay of several months
in the British metropolis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
TWO MORE SCIENTISTS.
Are Provided For by the Agricultural
Appropriation Bill

Washington, April THE agricul-
tural appropriation bill reported to the
house today carries 81 116, 400. being
1890, 778 more than the law for the cur
rent year. Two additional scientists,
one biologist and one botanist, have
been allowed. An additional allowance
of $4,000 for seed distribution is granted
upon the petition of 225 members of the
b011So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
New Kansas Postmasters.

Washington, April THE following
changes Of fourth class postmasters were
made today for Kansas: Barber
county, T. c. Stewart, vice c. G. Han
son, resigned; Henry, Sherman county
Joseph McGinnis vice c. G. Rowell, re-
signed Sulphen, Dickinson county,
James NJ. Jones. vice E. z. EagIen, re-
signed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
BIG VERDICT REVERSED.
Case of Brakeman Who Was Given
$4,000 Damages Is Reversed.

The supreme court today reversed the
district court of Wyandotte county
which gave l. ]. Merrill one of the 1arg-
est veFdicts for personal damages ever
known. The amount was $4,000.
Merrill was a brakeman on the Kan
sas City Belt line and fell between the
cars and lost both legs. He claimed that
the accident was caused by a defective
car.
The supreme court reversed the case
on the ground that the lower court
erred in not admitting the testimony of
experts TO testify concerning the alleged
defects in the car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
$4,000 PRESENT.
Scotland Defeated England in Foot
ball Match.

Glasgow. April THE twenty-ninth
international football match, under as
ISOLATION rules, resulted today in VIC
tory for Scotland. The score was:
Scotland, 4; England, L About $4,000
persons were present. Lord Rosebery
was an interested spectator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
weekly Bank Statement.

New York. April THE weekly bank
Surplus reserves decreased 81, 931, 1856;
loans. increased S12, 81. 800; specie, in
creased $2.4S2. 400; legal tenders, de-
creased $744, 900; deposits, increased $14.-
$780, coo; circulation. increased S437, 800.
Of the requirements of the % per cent.
rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

Dear DR.. McCully:
When the Kansas boys came home
last fall I visited the offices Of the Brit
ish Medical Institute to consult you. 1
had for 40 years had piles and falling
out. or mersion of the bowels. and dur
ing all those long years of misery and
pain and bleeding had failed to obtain
any cure. How many times 1 failed to
obtain relief and how much money
expended 1 can not tell You did not
cut me: you did not lay me up in bed.
You sent me home with some medicine
and in two months, thank God, was
well.
Yours faithfully,
John WECKEI,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
HE GOT THREE YEARS.
Man Who Played the Part of Clark of
the Texas.

JIG 7 5AtLBs
New Orleans, April Julius fMoyse
alias Captain Clark, who during Mardi
Gras week married Miss Bertha Warn
ken under the false representation that
he was the commander of the battle
ship Texas then in port, and who was
convicted Wednesday on the charge of
impersonating a United States officer
and with having obtained money under
false pretenSeS, was sentenced today
to three years Imprisonment. Moyse
through his attorney applied for a new
trial, but after hearing arguments
Judge Parlange denied it, and sentenced
the prisoner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
Rheumatism Cured la 3. Dav-

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to g
days It's action upon the system is re-
markable and mysterious 1t removes
at once the cause and the disease i'm
mediately disappears The first dose
greatly benefits. rs cents Sold by
Swift & Holiday, Druggists. 523 Kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
A SYNDICATE GOBBLE.
J. P. Morgan Secures Control of Louis
vile, Evansville & st. Louis Road.

indianapolis April w. L. Stetson.
representing the ]. P. Morgan syndicate
of New York, stated in the United
States court that the syndicate has
acquired the first mortgage bonds Of
the Louisville Evansvills & st. Louis
consolidated railroad system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
A HTIST CHURCH DEAD

New York. April Frederick z.
Church. the celebrated scenic painter,
died here today. The interment will be
in the family plot at Hartford, Conn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07
g Y

DR.. Humphreys Famous Specific
Seventy seven" breaks up Colds that
hang on, Grip, Influenza, Cold in the
Head c. perfect Speeihc). Catarrh,
Coughs. Sore Throat. Pains in the Back
and Chest, General Prostitution and
Fever
''77'' restores the checked circulation
indicated by a chill or shiver). starts
the blood coursing through the veins
and so breaks up the Cold
e'77'' consists of a small vial of pleas
ant pellets, just fits the vest pocket; at
drug stores or mailed on receipt Of
price, SIS cents.
Dr. Humphreys Book of Diseases
sent free. Be sure to get
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

London, April AT Stamford Bridge
today the ten miles amateur running
son Of Northampton. Time 50 minutes
Il % seconds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

Rev T. E. Mallory Will speak at the
Y. NJ c. A rooms Sunday afternoon at
$50 D. m. on the Howe Lay Sermons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

Chicago, April For Kansas: Threat
ening with rain tonight and in east por-
ton SUI "; variable winds.
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Attend messiah Festival Concert.

Lindsborg, Kas., April 10 to Is. Thres
hundred and eighty trained voices
Rock Island special. April 10, $3.50 a. m
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Mr.. DAVIS OUT AGAIN.

]. P. Davis is out again and is walk
ing with crutches While riding horse
back a few days ago the animal slipped
and fell on his foot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-07

The latest improved rubber tires put
on E G. Kinley, successor to Kinley
& Lannan, z24-426 Jackson.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-05-17

Last week the Advocate made Ia
borious effort to convince itself that
times are not good now, that increased
business does not mean good times,
that more manufacturing in this country
is no evidence of prosperity, and of
like fallacies. Such articles are in
teresting for the large number of
errors they contain. 1t is strange how
many of the commonest principles Of
politician economy writer can violate
in quarter column when he tries.
Such an article makes one study to
know whether the writer is in earnest
or is testing. For example the article
referred to says ''The prosperity of our
country does not depend upon our
manufactures but upon our laborers
and the farming class" As If a large
per cent of our laborers were not de-
pendent upon manufactures for their
employment, and as if farmers are not
greatly benefited by the excellent
home markets created by increased
number of people engaged in the mai
ufacturing business. 1t seems to be a
lesson hard for some to learn that the
different industries, farming, building,
manufacturing, merchandising, and
the hundred other lines of business are
largely dependent on the success of
the others for their own success.
When the Advocate says remember
that factories will care for themselves"
it is simply talking part of the free trade
dogmas that have brought us hard
times every time they have been tried.