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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
French Interest in the Canal.

Paris, Feb. ia prominent official
of the government speaking to the cor
respondent of the Associated Press re-
garding the American construction of
the NicaFaguan canal said that the
hope of the French people is that the
American government will not decide
on what route the canal shall take I'M
til the Walker commission makes its
report. 1--WE think" said he lit is but
reasonable that the opinion of experts
and engineers should be regarded be-
fore a final decision is reached"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
Western G. A. R. Rates.

The executive committee of the West
ern Passenger association wi. consider
next Thursday the question of rates
for the G. A. r. encampment. A dis
position is shown by the general pas
senger agents of some of the western
roads to insist upon a rate of one fare
for the round trip, IL cents a mile,
Notwithstanding that the eastern roads
have decided to make a rate of one cent
a mile. The western roads have at
tempted every year to get higher rate
to the encampment than the eastern
lines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19

San Francisco, Feb. 19.4The under
writer's are anxious about the British
ship Annie Thomas, now out pol days
from Cardiff for Acapulco. She was
last spoken on October IL last and in
consequence rs per cent reinsurance is
being paid on her. The American ship
May Flint now out 81 days from Hong
Kong for Tacoma is also subject for
uneasiness and IL per cent reinsurance
is being paid on her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
nTr. Robinson Receivers.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 19.-President
D. B. Robinson, of the st. Louis o. San
Francisco railway who came here one
month ago very much out of health
and almost given up to die, has now
fully recovered and left for st. Louis
today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
Death of Judge Vest.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb 19-Former
Judge William S. Vest, a prominent and
wealthy citizen of Minneapolis is dead
in this city aged IS years. He came to
Los Angeles with his wife and two
daughters about a month ago to spend
the winter but has been sick since his
arrival
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
The Missouri Needs Repairs.

San Francisco, Feb ia board of
survey has inspected the United States
hospital ship Missouri and found that
many repairs are needed. 1t will pro-
badly be nearly two months before the
vessel is ready for sea-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
MAY FAVOR DRUMMERs.
Western Lines Considering Plan to
Refund for Unused MILEAGE.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE Western Pas
senger association lines are voting on a
proposition to refund to commercial trav-
elers and others who make use Of the
1000 mile ticket that portion Of the unused
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
WISCONSIN Near Completion.

San Francisco, Feb. 19.-The battle
ship Wisconsin now building a t the I'm
ion Iron works is fast nearing compile
ton She will probably be ready for
her trial trip before July 1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

Joseph Murphy was once asked why
he did not try to get a new play to sue
coed Shaun Rhue." His reply was
that he has been unable to find
worthy successor. why should 1 worry
about it?" he continued, the play of
Shaun Hue is strong in its emotional
contrasts, the scenic points are legiti-
mate and beautiful, the climaxes are
consistent and powerful, and the story
told is a beautiful one. More than that
my personal opportunity in the play
where am seen as Larry Donovan and
the Red John'-offers a fine field for
versatility and-Oh, well what is the
use of a new play when my experience
the past twenty years proves to me
that the people the public, are satisfied
and pleased with me in Kerry Cow
and Shaun Rhue'
Mr.. Murphy will be see at the Craw-
ford theater tonight in Shaun Rhue."
The advance sale of seats for the
annual concert of MarshaIls band in
dicates that the Crawford theater will
be crowded Tuesday night The band
will be assisted by the ladies' quartette
and Miss COrnelia Apply, celliSt.
THE Girl From Chilli farce COM
edy including a number of vaudeville
features, will be the attraction at the
Crawford theater Wednesday, The
piece is announced as containing sew
eral novel situations.
Francis Wilson and his big company
will put on ''Erminie,'' the great comic
opera success of several years ago, at
the Crawford theater Saturday night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19
Catarrh is
Not Incurab1e

But it can not be cured by sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures which
reach only the surface. The disease is
in the blood, and can only be reached
through the blood. S. s. S. is the only
remedy which can have any effect upon
Catarrh; it cures the disease perma-
nently and forever rids the system OF
every trace of the vile complaint
Miss Josie Owen. Of Montpelier, Ohio, writes:
~ WAS afflicted from infancy with Catarrh and
70 ore can know the suffering Il produces
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19

better than / The sprays
and washes prescribed
by the doctors relieved
me only TEN Porarily and
though I used them con-
stan tly for ten years, the
disease had 2hrmer hold
than ever. 1 tried = num-
Der of blood remedies
but their mineral in
'gredients settled in my
bones and gave me rheu-
fmatism. l was in 3 la
.Rlentable con ditiOn, and
after exhausting all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19

treatment. was declared iAcura pie. ,9eeIns .
s. s. advertised As cure for blood diseases /
decided 10 try it AS soon my system was
under the effect OF the medicine, began 70 I'M
prove, and after taking it for tive months l W as
cured Completely the dreadful disease was
eradicsted from my system, and have had no
return Of it."
Many have been taking local treat
ment for years, and find themselves
worse now than ever. A trial Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-19

Francis Wilson and his big company
will put on 'Erminie," the great comic
opera success of several years ago, at.
the Crawford theater Saturday night.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
FIGHT AGAINST POLYGAMY.
Meeting In Philadelphia Demands
Prohibitivc Legislation.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. IS.-A massmcet-
ing of women to protest against Nor
mon polygamy was held here last night,
the principal speaker being DR.. S. J.
Elliott, an Episcopal deaconess, and
Rev. w. e. Campbell, missionary
among the MormonS. The meeting was
one OF Il series being held throughout
the country under the auspices of the
International Council of Women for
Christian and Patriotic Service. Miss
Helen Gould is vice president of the
council.
DIR. Elliott, in the course of her re-
marks, said:
"Polygamy is spreading with Nor
monlsm. 1t is not confined to Utah.
but exists i'll Idaho, New Mexico, Ari-
zona, Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado.
If four more states were added to tho
nine in whlch the Mormons already
haYe political power, it will be impossi-
BILE to legislate against them"
Resolutions were adopted urging con-
gress to take prompt action in favor of
an amendment prohibiting polygary
and making its practice punishable by
diSfrauchiSement
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
COLOMBIA AND THE CANAL
Governments Attitude Clearly De-
fined OH the Subject.

Governments Attitude Clearly De-
fined on the Subject.
PANAMA, Dec. 1S.-Scnor Martinez
Silvela, Colombian minister of foreign
affairs, cables from BoSota this state
ment of Colonibia's attitude on the con-
struction of al isthmian canal:
1.-The Colombian government will do
everything within its power to f. litate
and hasten the opening of n canal by
the Panama route, whether it is affected
by the actual company holding the cou-
cesSion, which expired III 1896, or by
whomsoever may represent their rights.
1.-The government will make reserva-
tlons only to preserve national sover-
eighty and TO give assurance that free
transit by way of the canal for all ma
tlons shall be fully guaranteed"
The Colombian minister at Washing
ton will soon be able to attend to this
matter.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
ARGUMENTS ARE CONTINUED
Great Interest Manifested In the
forto Rico-Phi.ippine Ga scs.

NTcal interest ianlIeSIcu IN INC
Porto Rico-Phiiippine Cases.
WASHINGTON, Dec Is. .--Arguments in
the Porto Rico Philippine cases. involv.
ing the status OF those countries to the
United States, were resumed in the
United States supreme court today.
Senators and representatives in congress
who had taken part III the Porto Rico.
Philippine legislation dropped in as the
arguments proceeded and gave attentive
ear TO the proceedings.
Prior to the opening OF the court
the counsel conferred and arranged
IL general plan of procedure, by which
Edward @. Perkins, senior counsel in
the Porto Rico case, concluded his argu-
ment today, being followed by Law
renee Harmon, counsel in the Phillip
pines case. The appellants then gave
way TO Attorney General Griggs for the
presentation OF the case in behalf of the
government
Charles II. Aldrich, former solicitor
general and senior counsel in the Philip
pines case, will close in behalf Of the
appellants.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
WOMAN'S TERRIBLE SECRET
She Says Innocent Men Suffered For
Her Husbands Crimes.

LONDON, Dec 1S.-An extraordinary
story of a woman's terrible secret at last
revealed is wired from Ostend by q
Daily Mail correspondent there.
Three Belgian workmen We're tried
about seven years ago and found guilty
of having committed series of crimes,
among them the murder of an aged
woman ut Hautmond. Although they
declared their innocence until the last
moment, one of them was sentenced to
imprisonment for life and the others
were guillotined
Now woman named Soumagne has
just denounced her husband, who she
says committed the crimes She is SAID
to be quite sane and the authorities are
investigating the charges.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Lord Rector of Aberdeen.

LONDON, Dec 1S.-Lord Strathcona
and Mount Royal, the Canadian high
commissioner, was today installed as
lord rector of Aberdeen. Everywhere he
met with demonstratively cordial
greeting from the students. In his rec
torial address Lord Strathcona dealt
with the unity Of empire He referred
to the gratifying growth of the Domin-
ion of Canada. the federation of Austria.
liza and the similar federation of South
Africa to follow the war. The speaker
did not altogether favor nn imperial
parilament. He thought a conservative
imperial council would meet all needs.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
BIG DEAL ON IN AUGUSTA
New Railroad Is Negotiating For VAL
liable Property.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 1S.-There arc
many rumors current concerning n big
deal i'll progress. 1t concerns the entry
OF new railroad into the city.
The railroad in question is that of the
Midwife, Swainsboro and Red Bluff.
owned by Jesse Thompson. The pres
ent road has about 35 miles in octn,1
operation and also has q right of wav
from Augusta to Midwife.
1t is further stated that this move
ment embraces the purchase of valuable
property in Augusta and about 40 acres
OF other valuable property Just outside
the city limits. These two pieces of real
estate are to be used for the construc
ton Of the terminals.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
NATIVE TROOPS IN
MUTINY AT KINGSTON
British Soldiers Prccipitato q
Bloody Race Riot.
INNOCENT MEN PUNISHED

woman AaKes starting kcvaiattOn.
Two Men Guillotined For Grimes
Committed by Her Husband-Lou-
don Preacher-Editor on Gambling.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 1S.-Serious
riots growing out of race feeling took
place i'll the streets of this city last
night. The chief rioters were several
hundred negro soldiers of the British
West India regiment, who were sup
ported by natives of their own color.
They attacked civilians in the street and
malTreated many so badly that they
were taken to tho hospital and are un-
der treatment for severe injuries.
Lieutenant Colonel Allen, who is in
command of the regiment, endeavored
to control his men but was unable to do
so by persuasion. He then organized
the police and swore III citizens to aid III
keeping the peace.
The soldiers and petty officers have
refused to surrender to the police and
defy their officers. Most of them are in
the military camp and the streets arc
guarded by the force Of police and vol
untoers under Lieutenant Colonel Allen.
Severe measures will be taken against
them.
There is great unrest in tho city and
vicinity and race feeling is at high
pitch. 1t is feared that something will
precipitate riots like tho former fatal
outbreaks.
Meetings in the vicinity Of the mill
tary barracks have been abandoned lin-
der orders of the authorities and the
civilians have been warned to remain i'll
doors until the trouble is over.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
SENATOR TILLMAN
WANTS INFORMATION
A.
His Resolution to Come Up In
Executive Session.
HAY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY

After Transaoting Routine Business
tho Senate Goes Into Executive Sos
sion For Its Further Confederation
+ District Day In the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.--No busines.
OF general importance was transacted
by the senate today in open session.
Prior to the secret Session only routine
matters were brought before the board
II n resolution introduced by Mr.. Till
man of South Carolina be excepted.
AT tho conclusion of the routine busi.
ness Mr.. Tillman sent to the desk and
had read this resolution:
Resolved, That the president il
hereby requested if, in his Judgment,
not incompatible with the public good, ia
send 10 tho senate all communications
between this government and the gov
ernment of Colombia, showing what
steps il any, have been taken by this
government to secure n treaty between
the two governments or a modification
ey Colombia of existing treaties or con-
cesslons with the view of securing To
the United States the right to construct
canal over the territory of Colon bia,
between the Atlautic and Pacific
oceans"
AT tho conclusion of the reading Of
the resolution Mr.. Lodge Of Massschu.
setts rcmnrked:
THAT Is executive business. move
thnt the senate now go into executive
session.
Mr. Tillman--''Area't YOU going to
allow this resolution TO go thrOugh:"
Certainly, in executive session"
The senate then ut 1880 O'Clock went
into executive session to resume cousid.
GRAFTON of the Hay. Pauncefote treaty.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
CLAYTON-BUlWER TREATY.,
0ritons Want Something In Exchange
For Its Abrogatiou.

For its ADroSation.
LONDON. Dec. lS-Tho Wcstminste,
Gazette says:
eve all desire many things which are
barred by our neighbors rights and we
can often get them for price. The
Clayton Bulwer treaty may be vexa.
tious and obsolete, but it happens to ex.
1st. We would have been willing to
abandon part of it without compensa-
tion. but if asked TO abandon the rest we
may fairly ask for some kind of com
pensation.
Tho senate irritates US, not bv the
c1orbitancy of its demands, but by
It's apparent assumption that it can
abolish tho treaty merely by calling it
lnconvenieut or out Of date The way
out of the present difficulty is to get the
veIatious Alaskan boundary question
settaed against the abrogation Of the
Clny ton. Bul1er treaty. We.-can pnrt
with the latter and SbMee America with
out sacrificing anything vital CT sub.
stantiallv altering inevitable facts; but
We ought to get in exchange some
consideration from the United States
government
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
PARKER AFTER GAMBLERS
Preuchcr-Editor Tits at the Prince
OF Wales.

LONDON, Dec. 1S.-Rev. DR.. Joseph
Parker. rector of the City Temple, who
has assumed for the week the editorship
of the London Sun, in today's issue of
the paper, under the heading "Betting
and Gambling Castles, tits at the Prince
OF Wales and Lord Rosebery as follows:
'Woe to any country in which the
heirs to the throne and prime ministers
favor the race course, as it exists among
us today. If princes are guilty it is
poor consolation for Us to rebuke the
peasants. If the prime minister can
blaspheme he has no right to rebuke
ribaldry on the street. I would rather
have as premier man of solid charac-
ter than brilliant mind addicted to hab-
its that may have the effect of a pesti-
lence upon the rising generation. ,"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
BRITISH IN HEARTY ACCORD
1t Is Now Stated That an Agreement
VIII BE Reached.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S. - Secretary
Hay had conference today with Am.
bassador Panuce 'otc devoted solely to
the Chinese question. The result was
70 clear up some obScariry a. to the
Peking agreement and unless nneXD ct.
al opposition comes from sGmt other
source neither the stat; department or
British embassy has any reason t. np
rr, hend further delay i'll the consum
nation os the agreement Acccr;!i"2 TO
officials here tho British goverinant is
in thorough accord with our policy as
developed i'll the recent Pekiny neg )5ia.
tions.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
ar'5n nha duchess might not be de-

appropriations Over 7J,0oO,OOO.
" ASi!INGrOS, Dec 1S.--The house
committee cr rivers and harbors expect
to have thci" report completed before
the holiday recess. Tho total is mount
ing up far beyond the original anticipa-
tionS and i5 may be found necessary to
scale all around. 1t is understood that
the bill with continuing contracts as
now agreed upHA exceeds So, 900, 900.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
BRABANT DEFEATED
NEAR ORANGE RIVER
Bocrs Gain Another Great
Victory Over the British.
PLANS .;T?1-iENDIDLY LAID

Clemcni,' EnIirc Force II.,,! :, inrrow
Escape fr1n C"p;urc-Boc"s Hold
Prayer Services .it;e. the cn,:.c.
British WoundcG Doing Well.
CAPE Town. Dec. IS. Tho Eoc-,
crossed tho Orange riv,r inso Cape Col.
ony, west of .A!iwalnurth. on Saturday.
encountered rho Ca"a rifles and Bra
bant's fcrcH, who retired with losses.
JOHANNESBURG, Dec. Ii.-Dsta;l., of
the dcrca5 of tho British ut Nooit
gedacht indicate tAnG General Clcri-
ents' c2t.rC force had narrow escape
from capture.
The Boer plans were spiendidly laid.
If tho main British column had tarried
little longer there would have been a
complete success for the Beers, who ex-
posed themselves undaurtedly, yelling
and waving their arms. Their rushes
We're only stemmed by artillery.
After the British retreat the Beers
held prayer meeting. Their hymns
could be heard by the retiring British.
All accounts indicate heavy Boer
loss.
Colonel Legge exhibited splendid
bravery. He shot five Beers with his
revolver before he fell with three bullets
i'll his body.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
No Change the Strike

DALLAS, Dec. lS.-There is no change
in the Santa Fe railroad operators
in Texas. The men are standing firm
and the railroad doing very little in the
way OF freight and passenger business.
Both sides are waiting eagerly to hear
the outcome of the trainmens and rail.
road OfticinlS' conference at Chicago.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
PROH|BITIVE DUTY
ON IMPORTED GRAIN
Germany Aims Another Blow
at American Products.
WILL AFFECT FARMERS
keichstag Will Pass n Law Putting u
Tariff OF 90 Cents on Wheat-lt Is
Advocated by the Agrarian Party.
Other Washington News.


Advocated by the Agrarian Party.
Othcr Washington News.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18.-The agrarian
party in Germany, having successfully
brought about a law at the last session
OF the rcichstag prohibiting, in effect,
the importation of American canned
meats. IS how using its powerful in1u-
ence to increase heavily the import du-
ties on all grains entering the empire,
notably on wheat, reports United States
Consul Diedrich, at Bremen, to the state
department. The aim of the agrarians,
according to the consul, is to make Ger
many entirely independent of all coun-
tries for its breadstuffs and food sup.
plies.
''It is difficult to see," says Mr. Died.
rich, chow the proposed national legis-
lation caa have any other effect i'll the
long run than to, enhance the price of
the daily bread go needful to every man,
woman and child in this country
1t Is impossible to understand, he
says, how the proposed duty can in-
crease the crops Of wheat throughout
Germany, or decrease the appetite of
the German people.
AT present. however. the consul says,
there seems little doubt that the pro-
posed law will be passed by the reich
stag. AS large portion of the impor-
tatlon OF wheat is American grown, this
will seriously affect tho interests of the
American farmer
"a duty OF 40 or so cents on every
buShel of wheat" concludes Consul
Dledrich, "cannot fail TO be well nigh
prohib!tive and the consequence will be
more limited markets, tierccr competi-
tion and lower prices to the producers "
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Sci IN e Wave ut knoxville.

KNOXVILLE. Dec. ia perceptible
seismic wave was felt here last night,
startling many people but doing no
damage. IL was a single brief disturb
ance., lasting about 30 seconds, accom-
panied by rumbling sound.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Delegates to Maritime Co..rcs..

BeUNswiCK, Ga, Dec. lS.-ONlcial
notification has been received of dele.
gates to tho maritime congress, having
been aoppintcd from Denver. New York,
Louisville, New Orleans. Philadelphia
and other places. Interest is growing
il the congress, which couvenes here
Jan. 80 next.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Writ of Nandumus Denied

JEFFERSON CITY, No, Dec. l5-Jrlo..
Sherwood in the supreme cour5 todaY-
rendered ali opinion denying tho ap3!i-.
cation Of the Sc. Louis Star for a writ of
nandamuS against The Associated
Press. This was an attempt to secure,
the service OF The Associated Press
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Over LOCO Sick Soldiers.

san FRANCISCO, Dec. lS.-Within a
few Gays more than l,C0) sick soldiers
will be on their way home from the
Philippines. The Grant and Sherman
are now cnrout" with 60 men aud the
Sheridan is scheduled To Leave Dec. %
with 800 M3rA.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
New Orleans Postmaster Resigns.

AS!;INCcn:;. D.. Isl. r. Pitkin
OF NV OrtSanS has presented his rcSig.
nation as postmaster to tho postmaster
general. The resignation is tentative,
being submitted upon certain conditions.
rs the postmaster general has been in
Florida for the past few days no action
has yet been taken.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Searching For a Negro Fiend.

CHA 'npGA, Dec 1S-A posse OF
enraged citizens of Cohuttah, Ga, are
securing the woods in quest of negro
who assaulted Miss Annie Neal. 1G wears
old. The negro choked his victim intn
insensibility. accomplished his purpose
and then covered the uncon Scious Girl
with leaves and set fire to them.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
Miners Win Their Strike.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Dec. IS.-The strik,
at Natalie collicry ended this morning.
the 1,@oO employees returning to work.
The Shamokin company agreeing to
grant everybody the 10 per cent in.
crease, reinstate several discharged men
ana give nonunlon men two days in
which to settle their differences with
the union, otherwise the former will be
discharged
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-12-21
May BE Extended 10 Sey,eryi:;c.

KNOXVILLE, Dec IA proposition
,ias been made to Sewer county, Tenn,
o bUild an extension of tho Knoxville
.'nd Augusta railroad from Candles
tore TO Seviervillc. distance OF about
. miles. This will give S,vierv;iie
a!lrond communication with Knoxville,
~ thing that has been desired for the
vast half century. The proposition is
hat Sewer county bear half the cost.
1t may be accepted.