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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
DRIVING OUT WHITES.
10000 Japanese LabOrers Came
in the Past Year.

Denver, May 1.-The annual conven-
tons of the Western Federation of
Miners and the Western Labor Union
opened this morning with a public
meeting at which welcoming addresses
were delivered to which replies were
made by President Edward Boyce, Of
the federation, and President Daniel
Mcdonald. Of the union. After the
public meeting the two conventions
met in separate session
A subject which is much discussed
among the delegates and which will be
acted upon by both conventions is the
influx of Japanese Iaborers into the
United States and Canada. President
Mcdonald said that unless something
was done by the government to re-
strict the immigration of Japanese it
would become a great menace to white
labor, and before long might result in
serious troubles.
Il have recently been over the whole
Pacific coast country, where I learned
that more than 10000 Japanese have
entered the United States in the last
year." said Mr.. Mcdonald. They are
practically replacing white labor on all
of the railroads in the northwest and
are gradually working their way east
ward. The Northern Pacific and the
Great Northern employ them almost
exclusively on the sections, each gang
having a white man as boss. made
a trip over the Northern Pacific a, few
days ago, and everywhere the section
men were Japanese, and we met train
loads of them being sent on to differ
ent points on the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14

W. Knabel has been appointed marshal.
W. J. Mills, chief justice of New Mexico,
will preside, and Most Rev. Peter Bour-
gade, archbishop of Santa Fe, will offer
the dedicatOry prayer. +. A. Man
zanares, of Las Vegas, will make an
address on behalf Of the capitol rebuild
ing board, of which he is chairman.
Governor Otero will formally receive
the building on behalf of the territory.
Territorial Secretary George H. Wallace
will receive the building on behalf of
the custodian committee.
The Grafton of the day will be deliver
ed by Ex-Governor L. Bradford Prince.
In the evening the capitol will be bril-
lanty Illuminated, and a reception will
be given in it by the territorial officials,
after which a grand ball will be held at
the Palace hotel under the auspices of
the woman's board of trade Hosts of
visitors from all parts of the west are
expected to the dedication exercises. In
vitations will be sent to President Nc
Kinley and the cabinet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
TO HONOR KANSANS.
Those Who Are Buried in Arlington
Win Have Monument.

Washington, May 14.-It is probable
that the Kansas delegation will ask the
legislature of their state to make an
appropriation at its next session for a
monument to be erected to the memory
of the Kansas soldiers of the Spanish
American war in historic Arlington,
where many of the most prominent Off
GERS of the United States army, killed in
battle, now lie buried.
The project originated with Represen-
tative Reeder, but has been taken UP by
practically the entire delegation, and
several visits have been made to Airing
ton, to inspect a suitable location for
the monument. Should the legislature
fail to make an adequate appropriation,
the delegation will then try to raise the
necessary money by public subscription,
throughout the state. More than or
binary interest attaches to the move
ment as it is the first one of the kind
projected by any state, and is highly
approved by Colonel True, superintend-
ent of the Arlington cemetery, who has
been consulted on the matter. In view
of this fact, Colonel True has offered
the Kansas delegation the choice of
sites and Messrs. Reeder, Miller, Calder
head and Mr.. Jack Roberts, who visited
Arlington, yesterday, have Professionally
selected a site near the famous Lee
mansion, and not far from the Peristyle,
dedicated to the memory of America S
greatest generals. If Kansas initiates
this movement, it will probably be fol-
lowed up by other states and Colonel
True proposes to assign sites for state
monuments along the main roadway
leading from Fort Meyer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14

mate this fall all the eastern Demo-
Gratis who in 1896 supported Palmer
and Buckner. Grover Cleveland and
his friends cannot be vouched for, but
the hearty support of the Mclaughlin
Democrats of Brooklyn has been
pledged, and it is assumed that the
mass of all the irregular organizations
will join in this support
The Importance Of this development
is apparent when the fact is consid ered
that Hugh Mclaughlin and his Brook
Ign Democracy have been the chief fac
tors Of any potency in the east to mani
fest reluctance in the espousal of TIE
cause represented by Mr.. Bryan All
the Democratic votes secured for the
gold bill this session, with only a few
men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
PASSED TWO MILLIONS.
Conservative Estimate of Chicago's
Present Population.

Chicago, May 14.-Work of the Chi
cagO city directory enumerators for 1900
almost completed, shows that the popu-
lation of Chicago is not less than 2,000,-
600. The directory estimate is so con-
sentative that the national census,
which commences June and ends June
Is, will probably show a higher figure
than this by some 10000.
The increase in population between
1870 and 1900 has been practically 1,000,-
600, a total not surpassed by any city
in the country, except New York, and
her extraordinary gains were made
through annexation.
If Chicago were to have within her
limits at the present time the suburban
towns tributary to her business center
her enume rated population would pass
the 100000 mark
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14

need not be surprised if his patrons do
not ask for it.
F. H. Martin, jr., collided with buggy
while riding his wheel on Van Buren,
street Saturday evening. He came out
of the encounter somewhat bruised while
his wheel was a wreck.
The chemical engine from headquarters
was called Sunday morning at 80 10 1915
Kansas avenue where some coal belong
ing to J. E. Sinner had gotten on fire
from spontaneous combustion.
Assistant State Superintendent D. W.
Little was one of the judges in an ora
torical contest Saturday night at Junction
City between the Dickinson county high
school and that of Junction City.
The seniors of Baker university have
engaged Bishop Hartzel1, bishop of South
Africa for the Methodist Episcopal church
to deliver the commencement address.
His subject will be 1.-The Boer War
James Butler went to Neriden Saturday
and assisted in effecting the first organi-
zation of the Farmers Federation 1t
has % charter members. e. NJ. Lake is
president and w. H. Coffey is secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
DIES IN WANT.
Young Soldier of the Cuban
War a Suicide.
Fate Of Samuel Handy, Hungry
and DespOndent.

Chicago, May 14.-Hunger stalked
along the Lake Shore drive Saturday
evening. It was keeping step with
Samuel H Handy while he wandered
past the palaces that look out on Lake
Michigan. Handy halted by the sea
wall where the turrets OF Potter Palm
er's castle throw long evening shadows.
He was just as hungry there as he was
downtown, and that is the reason
given by the police for the shot he
fired that blew out his brains and end
ed the struggle for bread, to which he
had not been equal
He had served as a soldier in the
Spanish war, but that didn't make it
any easier for him to earn the price
of something to eat IN Chicago. NO
one on the Lake Shore drive knew him,
or for that matter knew that he was
hungry. Some little boys who were
playing in the park strip in front of
Potter Palmer's castle found his body.
1t was lying in a depression beside the
sea wall. The police were called, and
the body was taken to Speakers under
taking rooms in Wells street.
1t was the body Of a handsome,
broad-shOuldered young man of not
more than q years. Some letters IN
his pocket gave the name Of Samuel H.
Handy, and his address as the Norwood
hotel, Thirteenth street and Michigan
boulevard. In his inside vest pocket
the police found his discharge, showing
he had served in the Thirteenth New
York volunteers in Porto Rico, and had
been mustered out a corporal at the
close Of the war.
Not a cent was found in his pockets,
and his sunken cheeks told the story
that was verified by the proprietor and
clerks of the Hotel Norwood. He came
to the hotel April IA and registered from
Brooklyn, n. Y. He was well dressed
and Of fine appearance and seemed to
have money. He paid his first weeks
bill at the hotel.
Ast the end of the second week Handy
told Proprietor Williams that he had nc
more money, but that he hoped to find
a position soon, and asked for further
time in paying his bill. Another week
passed, and he said he had not been able
TO find work. Last week he got a posi-
ton as a solicitor for Work Brothers
tailors, at Jackson boulevard and Fifth
avenue.
Handy spoke to Day Clerk Ferguson
of the hotel Saturday afternoon, saying
he had not been able to make any money
and would give up his room. He admit
ted that all Of the effects he had brought
with him of any value had been sold OF
pawned, even to his underclOthing. He
was told he might take with him VIVA
little of his effects remained. These h
put in a small hand satchel and left thu
hotel. The satchel was not found will
him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
POTTER AND HER DIVORCE.
Actress to Abide by Legal Separa-
ton on Grounds of Desertion.

London, May 14.-Mrs- James Brown
Potter is being fully advised by her
American lawyers as to the course of
her husbands divorce proceedings. She
will not deny desertion, as it is no
secret she does not desire to return to
her husbands care but she will vigor-
ously defend the suit if any other allega-
ton is made.
Kyrle Bellew, with whom she was as
ISOLATED in theatrical enterprises here
and in Australia so long, has left his
house, Blenheim place. st. Johns Wood,
a few doors from Mrs. Potter's, and is
now in western Australia, it is said,
gold prospecting. Bellew is Australian
born and his present visit is likely to
last some considerable time.
Both he and Mrs. Potter made large
sums by judicious speculation at the
beginning of the west Australian mining
boom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
LOW RATE TO KLONDIKE.
Owners of Small Yukon River Steam
ers Cut Prices.

Victoria, B. c., May 1.-THE steamer
Amur has arrived from Skagway. She
brings news that the Yukon river open
ed at Dawson on the morning of the
ularly from Lebarge through. Prepara-
tons are being made by several of the
small owners of the combination to
carry shippers from Bennett to Nome
at SIS and the Skagway Alaskan an
nounces that the Klondike corporation,
limited, the Gloria, Nora and Dora will
adopt the low rate and give battle to
the White Pass and c. D. company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
BELLAMY IN PARIS.
Socialists Have Discovered Looking
Backward" and Will Exploit It.

Paris, May 14.-The Federation of So
cialists has just discovered Edward
Bellanay's Looking Backward
Leaders here are wildly enthusiastic
and call the book the best instrument
of socialistic propaganda extant. They
are having a French translation made
A cheap edition will be printed and dis
tributed free by the million
Jean Jaures, the socialist leader. said
to a correspondent:
The American masterpiece was quite
unknown to us till now. We expect the
book will do wonders toward dissipat-
ing hostile ignorance against our ideas.
I'VE shall erect a statue to Bellamy
in Paris within six months. He has
contributed more than twenty DeweyS
together to the glory of the American
rnatinr1,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
LAW Is JEALOUS.
Wouldn't Let Condemned Man Die
q Natural Death.

Williamsport, Pa, May 14.-Wilson
Hummel, who murdered his wife and
two children, is to be hanged on June
5. His appetite-feft him. and the Jail
physician had doubts of his living until
the day of execution. Sheriff Miller,
fearing that the man would collapse,
took him in charge. A part of Hum
mePs daily exercise consists in jumping
over broomsticks three feet from the
floor and yesterday he got a lot of ex-
ercise by turning forward and backward
handsprings and walking on his hands
from one end OF the corridor to the
other HummeTs appetite has returned
under this treatment and he is in good
spirits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
DEMOCRATS AGREE.
Eastern Men Pledge Support to Bryan
on a COMPROMISE Platform.

Washington, May 1.-THE Chicago
platform will not be repeated in ext nso
at the Kansas City convention. 1t is to
be reafirn1ed. that is all. if the arrange-
ments entered into here today can. be
carried out.
Bird E. Coler, comptroller Of New
York city and representing Hugh Nc
Laughlin, saw Senator Jones, chairman
of the Democratic national committee,
and an arrangement was practically
made which is expected to bring to the
support of Mr.. Bryan and his running
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
POLICEMEN MUST PAY.
Their Street Car Passes in Little Rock
Are Revoked.

Little Rock, Ark. May 14.-Receiver
Allen N. Johnson, of the Little Rock
Traction and Electric company, today
notified the chief of police that all passes
issued to him and his force, including
the privilege of patrolmen to ride in
their uniforms. had been revoked. All
other passes and permits are also re-
Scinded.
This is the first time in twenty years
that the police officers have been de-
MED free transportation on the street
cars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
SANTA FEES NEW CAPITOL.
Preparations For the Dedicatory Ger
monies on June 4.

Santa Fe, N. NJ. May 1.-THE capitol
board today made the final arrange
ments for the dedication of the new
capitol on June T. In the afternoon
grand street parade will take place. to
which military and civic societies from
all parts of the southwest will be invi-
ted
The formal dedication will take place
after the parade, of which Col. George
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
Bakers Indian Bills.

Washington, May 14.-Senator Baker
has introduced a bill to authorize the
town of Miami, in the Indian Territory,
to issue bonds amounting to not more
than $4,000 for the election of a school.
lie also introduced a bill to authorize
the absentee Shawnee indians in Okala-
bona to bring suit in the court of
claims against the United States for the
purpose of determining what amount of
money. if any, is due them from the
limited States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
REPUBLICANS POUR in.
Coming to Kansas City by
Thousands to Attend
Convention.

Kansas City, May 14.-Missiouri Re
publicans are swarming to town by the
hundreds to attend the state nominal
ing convention tomorrow. The gather
ing promises to be one of the most en-
thusiastic held by the party for years.
The delegates and a1ternates will num-
Der 1850 and 10000 visitors are expected
One of the largest delegations to ar
rive this morning was that from St
Louis, containing 127 delegates. Among
the St. Louis contingent are Richard c.
Kerens, national committeeman; d. M.
Houser of the st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat; Nathan Frank, John F. Maggie AMI
Joseph FlOry. Thomas j. Aikens, chair
man of the state central committee and
his assistants, arrived last night ana
completed the convention arrange
ments. Mr.. Aikens predicts a record
breaking convention in point of attend
ance and says the indications are that
the utmost harmony will prevail. JOS
eph Flory, railroad and warehouse COM
missioner, is the only candidate for gov
ernor, and with the other state offices
practically out of the way before the
convention meets, the interest centers
in the four delegates at large to Phila-
deiDhla to be selected.
Webster Davis. ex-assistant secretary
OF the interior arrived yesterday and his
presence adds interest to the contests.
He has no desire for any Office he de-
cIares and insists that he will work for
National Committeeman Kerens for one
Of the delegates. The other candidates
fer delegates are:
D. NJ. Houser, Nathan Frank, st.
Louis; Major William Warner, Kansas
City; J. l. Bittinger of st. Joseph; D.
Pat Dyer, and according to some of the
delegates, Webster Davis, and G. G.
Burton of Nevada.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
POLL TAX IN ABEYANCE.
Judge Hazen Wants Time to Study
Question of Legality.

Judge Hazen granted a temporary in
junction Saturday after hearing the
arguments in the poll tax case
Judge Hazen announced that he wish
ed some time to decide the question but
in the meantime would grant a temper
airy injunction. The question which Is
to be decided is whether the city has a
right to exempt the fiTemen from pay
ing the tax G. G. Clemens made the
fight against the ordinance on the
ground that it was class legislation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14

Hutchinson and Return $4.65 vi a
the Santa Fe Route.
On sale May 10, IA. Is. 16, II. Final
limit May 10. Account Musical Jubilee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14
Intending Exhibitors

Should apply at once to Commercial Club
headquarters. Photographs and designs
Of booths on exhibition at all times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-14

Bids for Ice Cream, Flower stands, Lemon
ade stands Toy Balloons, Candy stands News
stands, and all kinds of privileges will be ceived
at Street Fair Office Commercial Club Rooms,
627 Kansas Avenue.
Telephone III. TOPEKA, KANSAS.
AHHAAA AHAAAA AAAAAhN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
Death of Rev. wnllam W. Fe.ssnden.

Rev. William W. Fessenden, who died
in BROOKLYN, y. Y, Friday, was born in
Brattleboro IS years ago. He was a sou
Of William and Patty (Holbrook) Fessen-
den. The elder Villa Fesseuden was
one of Brattleboro's most prominent men
in the first years of this century. He pub
lished the second newspaper ever printed
in Brattleboro, the Brattleboro Reporter
from 1903 to 1S15-and also carried on
job printing establishment, book bindery
and book store. He built a paper mill on
the spot where the Vinton mill now stands,
and was the employer of large number
of men. His enterprise and business sa-
gacity did much toward building up Brat
tleboro in its earlier days.
Rev. William w. Fessenden lived in
Brattleboro until about 30 years of age, be-
ing employed as an expert accountant in
different business concerns here. After
leaving Brattleboro he went to Boston,
where he worked for the firm of Blake
Brothers q Company, bankers. He was
also employed in the banking business in
New York city. He was never married.
About 20 years ago Mr.. Fessenden was
ordained a minister at the Clinton avenue
Congregational church, Brooklyn, of
which he was member, and since that
at his own expense. He at one time sup
ported a mission on North Eighth street.
Part of the time his work was prosecuted
under the direction of the City MissioR
and Tract society of Brooklyn His pri-
vate income was sufficient to allow him TO
devote himself a. his own expense to his
chosen work.
Rev. William Fessenden was nephew
of Ex-Gov. Holbrook, although II months
older than Vermont's former chief execu-
tive. He was a man of cultivated tastes,
fond of literature, art and music, and of a
genial and lovable disposition. During
the latter part of his life he was devoted
to his mission work among the poor in
Brooklyn and many will remember him
for his deeds of kindness. Mr. Fessenden
had been in the habit OF spending few
weeks in BrattleboIo every summer gen.
orally as the guest OF Gov. Holbrook.
The funeral was held in Brooklyn Sun
day and the body was brought to Brattle-
boro Monday for burial in the family lot
| in Prospect Hill cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
n.nth of Charles Norcross.

Charles Norcross died last night, Jan. 25
His age was Ga years March Sd last. He
was born in West Dummerston, VT, was
the son of Orison and Sophia Norcross.
He has two brothers and two sisters, a
devoted wife, two sons and daughter that
survive him.
He served in the civil war in the 10th
Regiment of Vermont Volunteers. Was
elected second lieutenant and later pro-
NOTED to first lieutenant and had the COM
mand of his company a great portion OF
his service. He was in the thickest of the
battle of Gettysburg. He was good SOL
der and an excellent officer and beloved by
his men and superior officers. He was a
member of Quackenbush post.
Mr.. Norcross had a wonderful mechan-
ical ability, able to make most anything of
wood or metal and do the work in a thor
oughly ingenious and mechanical way.
When only IL years of age he laid out,
framed and built a forty foot barn COM
plete with the help of young brother,
then 10 years old. Every joint came
together with great accuracy. 1t was said
to be one of the greatest achievements per-
formed by II years. old lad in Vermont.
He was a noble, kind hearted man.
Never had faulty word for any one but a
bright and kind word for all Mr.. Nor
cross had been i'll several months and for a
number of weeks his death was expected
at almost any hour Evening Argus
Owosso, Mich, Jan. 26.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
Fire Makes $500 Homeless. a, Honolulu

In the burning of certain plague-infect-
ed buildings in the Asiatic quarter of
Honolulu the whole city was threatened
with destruction. The entire Chinese
quarter, covering IS blocks, was burned to
the ground, and $500 men, women and
children we're driven from their homes alb
sotutely destitute save the clothing which
they wore, These refugees we're herded in
an old church and churchyard for the
night, and then were sent to the detention
barracks. The loss by fire will amount to
over half million and the cost of mainte-
nance of this army of destitute will amount
to large sum, but it is believed that the
plague is stamped out. When the fire
seemed to be beyond control panic seized
the 5000 people in the quarantine limit. and
they made mad rush upon the guards.
Hundreds of people armed with clubs as
sisted the guards md the frenzied suspects
were got under control.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
BEHIND THE BARS.
StiIIman Risbey Appears in MOnOlOgues
at the County Basttle.

IT. was Surrendered by His BOndsmen
on the Suit Brought BY II. II. Knight
Of J,mnica--.LiveIy sprint UP the
Brattieboro House stairs.
Stillman Risbey, amateur actor and fl
nancal acrobat, is now lodging IN the
comfy bastile. The Jail was given
thorough coat of whtcwash recently and
IL is thought that it will remain prisoner
tioht for some weeks to come. Risbey was
committed Tuesday on a close jail eXecu-
tion i'm default of settlement OF the sun
that was brought against him by Harry
r KNIGHT of Jamaica to recover the
amount of a board bill. ,
Up to Monday morning A. w. Childs
was Risbey's bondsman for $40, but after
careful consideration the insurance man
Thought it best to surrender his ward to
the authorities, and telephoned Sheriff
Gordon to this effect. Accordingly
Messrs. Childs and Gordon started for
Hotel Brattleboro. Risbey, who was seat
ed near one of the front windows OF the
hotel. failed for some reason to notlce MS
friends until they were in the act OF enter
inc the front door. Without stopping TO
pull down his vest he leaped from MS
chair and sailed up the front stairs three
stems at a time. Mr.. Chlds, with the
vision of S45 ever before him, followed IN
bot nursuit and he and Mr. Gordon soon
Overhauled their man. Risbey accom-
named the sheriff to the lookup, walking
very close by his side all the way, and was
placed in the COOLER" to remain until ar
rangements could be made for taking MN
TO Newfane. 1t is said that he slept that
night standing up in one corner to prevent
the other occupants of the place from
tracking dirt on his shirt bosom. The
authorities are investigating this matter.