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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
GILMORE Ex0NERATED.
Was Not Violating Orders When He
Was Captured.

Washington, March SO.-The navy de-
partment has just received from Ad-
miral watson a copy of the report
made to him by Lieutenant Gilmore of
the circumstances attending the am
buscade and capture of the Yorktown's
boat and crew, commanded by him, at
Baler. April II last The report is
concise, plain, yet a thrilling account of
the strategy at the mouth of the river
which resulted in the loss of the lives
of several sailors and the taking into
an eight months captivity of the re-
mainder of the little crew.
1t appears for the first time from this
report that Lieutenant Gilmore did not
violate his orders in entering the river,
but did so for the sole purpose of pro-
tecting two of the Yorktown's officers
who had been directed to land The
Yorktown at the time was trying to
relieve a small Spanish garrison which
was besieged by the Filipinos in a
church at Baler. and the two officers
referred to had undertaken to make
reconnaissance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
SIXTEEN PAGES SATURDAY

Owing to the great demand upon the
advertising columns of the State Jour
nal for Fridays and Saturdays issues.
this paper for tomorrow will be
double number of sixteen pages. This
double number has been necessary for
several weeks. In order to give our
readers not only the full telegraph and
other news Saturday but also to admit
a number of new features which are
impossible with eight pages, the State
Journal will again be double the ordi-
nary size tomorrow. Advertisers for
Friday and Saturday. particularly the
real estate advertisers for Saturday, are
urgently requested to submit the copy
without delay. 1t is almost impossible
to insert real estate advertisements in
the noon editions of Saturday unless
copy is furnished Friday Where the
copy is late they are given insertion in
the regular city edition Saturday and
in the noon editions, for outside towns.
Monday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
NONE SAW HIM DO 1T.
A Montana Sheriff Hanged For
Killing His Rival.

Glendive, Mont, March 30.-Joseph c.
Hurst was executed in the jail yard
here today for the murder of Sheriff
Dominick Cavenaugh, December %,
1898 He maintained his innocence to
the last, and exclaimed IT'S all a mis-
take; it's all mistake. I forgive you
all, as Jesus did,
His wife and two children and near
relatives took their last leave of the
condemned man yesterday afternoon
People patrolled the streets since early
evening and for a time it was feared
that Hurst would be iynched.
Hurst and Cavenaugh were respec-
lively Republican and Democratic can
didates for sheriff in 1898, the latter be-
ing elected by a small plurality. Short
" afterwards Cavanaugh was assassi-
mated in an alley, Hurst being appoint
ed sheriff by the county commissioners
Hurst was convicted on circumstantial
evidence. and a sensational fight for
his life was made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
SEEK PROHIBITION.
A Delegation Wants It Applied to the
Islands.

Washington. March 3O.-A large dele
CATION from New York, Philadelphia
and other cities appeared before the in
sular affairs committee Of the house to-
day. in behalf of the bill introduced by
Mr.. Gillette of Massachusetts to pro-
hibit the importation into, sale, or man
ufacture of intoxicating liquors in Porto
Rico, Hawaii or the Philippines. They
added many facts to prove that spec
tally in the Philippines there had been
a large increase in the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, since the advent or
Americans into the islands, and other
attendant evils, and argued that entire
prohibition was the only remedy for the
condition of affairs existing and pros
pective. Among these who spoke, were
Rev. J. H. Dunn of the National Tenn
perance society of New York; Rev. E.
G. Dinwiddie and Sc. Nicholson, of
the National Anti-Saloon league and
Mrs. NJ D. Ellis of the W. c. Z. U.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
A FEW FACTS.
About the New Catarrh Cure.

The new Catarrh Cure is a new de-
parture in so called catarrh cures, be-
cause it actually cures, and is not sim
ply a temporary relief.
The new Catarrh Cure is not salve
ointment, powder nor liquid, but pleas
ant tasting tablet containing the best
specifics for catarrh in a concentrated,
convenient form!
The old style of catarrh salves and
ointments are greasy, dirty and incon-
venient at the best; the new prepara-
ton being in tablet form is always clean
and convenient.
The new Catarrh Cure is superior to
Catarrh powders because it is a motor
ious fact that MANY Catarrh r1wzers
contain cocaine.
The new Catarrh Cure is called
STARTS Catarrh Tablets a wholesome
combination of blood root, beachwood
tar, guaiacol and other antfseptics. and
cures hv its action spc1 the blood ord
mucous membrane, the only rational
treatment for catarrhal trouble
You do not have to draw upon your
imagination TO discover whether YOU are
getting benefit from Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets: improvements and relief are
apparent from the first tablet taken
All druggists sell and recommend
them They cost but so cents for fun
sized packages. and any catarrh suf-
ferer who has wasted time and money
on sprays, salves and powders, will an
preciate to the full the merit Of Stuarf'a
Catarrh Tablets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
S545 THE PRICE
Which the Government Will Pay For
Armor Plate.

Washington, March 30.-The house
committee on naval affairs today APP
proved the naval appropriation bill and
directed it's report to the house. Sew
eral efforts We're made to change the
bill, as heretofore practically agreed
upon, but no material changes We're
made. AS the bill will be reported, it
provides for two battleships, three
armored cruisers and three protected
cruisers of the dimensions heretofore
given and armor plate for the ships of
the Maine class now urgently in need
of arnnor, is authorized at a price not
exceeding $545 per ton.
The proposition for a government
armor factory was again brought for
ward today and caused animated dis
cussion but no conclusion was taken.
The effort was also renewed to Sc
cure the construction of one or more
of the new ships in government yards,
but the matter did not reach a vote.
The bill carries approximately $61,000,-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
ATLANTA JOURNAL SOLD.
Hoke Smith Sells Newspaper Proper
ty to Boston Syndicate.

Atlanta. Ca. March 30.-The Atlanta
Evening Journal, one of the most valu-
Shle pieces of n asstparer .srarer.s- = tlse
south, it is understood. has passed from
the control of Hoke Smith, secretary of
the interior under the Clevelcnd adrninis-
tratlon, into that OF It syndicate al the
head of which is T. jefferson Coolidge
jr- of Boston. Mass.
Mr. Smith owned ffty-three of the 100
shares of stock. the paper being capital
lied at 800 900. and Il is understood that
he received three for one for his portion.
The minority stockholders, comprising
II. Fl. Cabaniss. Louis Gohlstin and Jacob
for their stock
It is said that the property is unincum-
bered and a good money maker. Mr..
Smith has practically retired from poll
ties and finds himself unable to manage
both the newspaper and the law practice
which he has built up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
NEW LOUD BILL.
It Shuts Out "Dime Novels" From
Second Glass Reading.

Washington, March 30.-In its new
form the Loud bill is quite brief and is
as follows; THAT mailable matter of
the second class shall embrace all news
papers and other periodical publications
which are issued at stated intervals,
and as frequently as four times a year,
provided that nothing herein contained
shall be so construed as to admit to the
second class rate publications purport-
ing to be issued periodically and to sub
scribers but which are merely books or
reprints of books, whether they be is
sued complete or in parts, whether they
be bound. or unbound, whether they be
sold by subscription or otherwise or
whether they purpOrt TO be premiums
or supplements or parts of regular
newspap ers or periodicals.
Section 2-That news agents shall not
be allowed to return to news agents or
publishers at the pound rate unSOld per-
iodical publications but shall pay post
age on the same at the rate of one cent
for ounces.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
A USELESS LAW.
Interstate Commerce Statute Should
Be Amended or Wiped Out.

Washington, March 30.-The senate
committee on interstate commerce to-
day heard arguments in support of the
proposition to amend the interstate
commerce law by James M. Langley OF
the Merchants Association of New
York; Edward P. Bacon, a grain mer-
chant of Milwaukee, and H. F. Dous-
man, of the Chicago board of trade. MIR.
Lakely said that he represented $4,000
of the largest business houses in the
United States. LOO being in New York.
They wanted the hands of the inter
state commissioners strengthened, Mr..
Langley said, feeling that they were
''as much at the mercy of the secret
rate harpies as prior to 1857
Mr.. Bacon thought the laws should be
made effective or stricken off the books.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
MANY APPLICATIONS.
Proposed Street Fair Is Attracting
Attention.

Secretary Anderson, of the Commercial
communications from various parts of
the country from various people who
wish to bring attractions here during the
week that Topeka will have it's street
fair. They are all referred to the street
fair committee for action. They show
that Topeka is already receiving publicity
through the street fair project
The plat for the street fair booths has
been completed and merchants can now
of ten feet each, but one firm can take as
many booths it wishes This will be
in addition to the space which will be
taken up by the Midway, the free shows,
and the hospital and fire department. Ac-
tive work in disposing of exhibit space
will be commenced today or tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
ARSENIC IN THE PORRIDGE.
Placed There by Servant Girl With
Murderous Intent.

Cincinnati, March 30-An attempt to
poison a family resulted in the serious
illness of four persons, Mrs. F. A. Aiken,
Miss Allie Calvin, Harold Winold, aged
6, and Francis Winold, aged 3.
Mrs. c. o. Winold, mother of the chill
dren, escaped. The persons poisoned
had eaten oatmeal for breakfast. Soon
after they were attacked with symp-
toms of poisoning. A physician was
summoned and they werep laced out Of
danger A servant girl, Violet Foster,
was arrested and admitted that she had
put arsenic in the oatmeal. She said
she was instigated thereto by G. o.
Winold, father of the children, who had
separated from his wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
FAST MAIL STAYS.
1t Is Provided For in the Appropria-
ton Bill.

Washington, March 3O.-The postoffice
appropriation bill has been finally
agreed upon by the house committee
1t carries a total of about $115, 900 600.
The largest item is as usual that for
carrying the mails on railways, viz:
$33, 200, which is only a slight in
crease on the allowance of last year.
The rural delivery item is 81, $50, 600 and
that for pneumatic tube service $725, 900,
the latter being an increase of $500, 900
requested by the postoffice department.
What is known as the subsidy for fast
mail trains from New York and other
points to the south and also on the San
ia Ee is retained as heretofore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
CABLE THAT DEWEY CUT.
Bill For Payment of Damages Sent
Back to Committee.

Washington, March 30.-Today in the
house under the rule was set aside for
the consideration of the bills reported
from the committee on war claims. Some
preliminary routine business was trans
acted. Bills were passed to create Green
Bay, Wis, a. SUPPORT of entry. and to de-
the northern and attach to the south
ern judicial district. The house then went
into committee of the whole under the
rule. Without debate the bill to pay the
Eastern Extension Australia & China
Telegraph company the cost of repairing
the Manila-Hong Kong cable, cut by Adj
miral Dewey, which was under considera-
ton some weeks ago, was ordered recon-
mitted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
Fort Leavenworth Improvement.

Washington, d. c., March 30-The re-
port of the Leavenworth army board up
on the proposed Improvement at Fort
Leavenworth has reached the war depart
ment. but until it has been considered and
made public. Senator Baker and Con-
.'essman Curtis today had a conference
upon the subject of securing an appro-
priation to carry out the recommendations
Of the board. Mr.. Curtis has introduced
provements, and he is hopeful of having
his bill attached to the sundry civil bill
as an amendment. In case he fails in
this Senator Baker will offer a similar
amendment in the senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
Grant Permanent Receiver.

New York, March 30.-Hugh J. Grant
was appointed permanent receiver Of
the Forty-Seoond Street. Manhattan
Vile and st. Nicholas Avenue Railroad
company today. There was no opposi-
ton. Judge Lacombe said that if there
were any conflict of interests, which he
did not think possible. he would con-
slider the appointment of q. cO-receiVer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
Poor Abused Husband.

George w Freeman has filed a suit
for divorce from his wife, Eva May
true to him. The petition sets forth
that the wife has treated her husband
very badly and called him a liar and a
cur and all kinds of vile bad names
and has on different occasions struck,
beat and bruised plaintiff, even knock
ing him down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
Texas Just Suits Il.

Washington, March 30.-The bureau
of foreign commerce, state department,
has been informed by Mr.. ]. B. Simpson
of Dallas, Texas, in regard to a speci-
men of Texas wheat which was sent to
France to be tested as to it's fitness for
use in the manufacture of macaroni and
was told that it has been. demonstrated
beyond question that all northern Texas
is perfectly adapted to the growth of
the hard, glutinous wheats now in such
great demand in France and Italy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
1T SUITS CLEVELAND.
Es Expresses Approval Of lay
Pauncefote Treaty.

Princeton, N. J.. March 30.-Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland today relaxed his custo-
mary reserve as to The discussion of nub-
lie affairs saau III s.Ic course Of IT inter
view expressed himself in approval of the
Hay auncefote treaty for the neutraliza-
ton of the Nicaraguan canal Mr.. Cleve-
land added that he hoped the treaty
would be ratified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

CF'rom the Atchison Globe.1
Every man thinks his community Is
bothered with old barnacles.
If man marries one woman, he
shouldn't be compelled to take three.
Golf suits are not becoming. and it
is therefore the rule to play the game
out in the country.
So many reformers are working for
the people, that it is surprising that
the people are not better off.
A woman brings home more gossip
from a card party than from any other
social function, except funeral
Every young man needs a lot Of sis
tiers to take the conceit out of him
which his mothers alteration has put
in
Most people complain of having too
much to do. but those who have tried
idleness, say it is worse than too much
work.
When girl begins to dabble in
cooking. her father should stifie the
complaints Of his stomach. and loudly
applaud.
When a woman announces that she
is coming on a visit it is necessary for
one member of the family to stay at
the depot to meet all trains for at least
three days.
The men are finding the world easier.
1t is no longer expected of them to go
calling" A single man can go if he
wants to, but a married man can re-
fuse, and make no apology.
We have been hearing a great many
years of men marrying girls with
money, but we never actually knew of
such a thing until Doc Tennal mar
ried Margie Webb, who actually had
$500 saved up.
The Cook Ladies' association, at the
regular meeting Thursday. will pass
resolutions of sympathy for the hus-
bands whose wives kin visit them fire.
quently. The cook ladies have extra
work to do, and are opposed to visiting
kin.
When man dies, a great many say:
For his sake, I am glad of it: he led
such an unhappy life" There is a
great deal of unhappiness in the world
and it is admitted in so many pathetic
ways. 1t is a pity men do not try to
make each other more cOntented, in
stead of constantly using the knife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
suicided In His Bathroom.

Waterloo, Iowa, March 20.-Ex-Speak-
er Love Afford of the Iowa house of
representatives committed suicide in
his bath room by cutting his throat
with a razor. Failing health caused
dependency.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

A contractor who recently testified
before the subcommittee of the ma
tionaI industrial commission expressed
the opinion that the reason why the
working people of this country are not
given more to the habit Of saving is
that there is no place where they can
deposit their savings with the certainty
that they win be secure. From this the
contractor argues the need of the es-
Enlistment by the government of a
postal savings bank system.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
sTallow Dick, Turned Loose.

Beattyville, Ky, March 3O.-''Tallow
Dick" Coombs charged with completely
in the Goebel assassination has been
released from jail on a writ of habeas
corpus. The case viii be heard before
the county JUDGE Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

The executive council this afternoon
elected the Mail and Breeze as the Off
cial state paper for the ensuing year The
contract made among the state officers
that the Capital should be the state pa
per during the past year. giving way to
the Mail and Breeze for the year be-
ginning April 1, 1900, is thus carried ont.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
An Amended Loud Bill.

Washington, March 30.-"The Loud
bill" relating to second class mail mat
ter was agreed to in an amended form
by the house committee on postoffice
and post roads today. This bill was re-
Gently reconlfnitted by the house to the
committee. because of certain objec-
lions raised. The amended bill elimi-
mates the points of objection, particu-
larly that referring to the county
newspapers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

The Transvaal officials complain that
Egypt has been violating the neutrality
laws. 1t would be interesting to know
what the South African government ex-
poets to do about it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
NOW CALLS 1T SMALLPOX.
DR.. Swan Really Finds Some Cases in
Salina

Dr. W. B. Swan secretary of the state
board of health, returned from Salina this
morning where he was called by the
mayor to investigate smallpox. Sa1fna
has sixteen cases of smallpox. DR.. Swan
made an examination of three cases
which he today pronounced smallpox. The
secretary says the city authorities at Sa-
lima are enforcing a. strict quarantine and
troll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

IF it was Our Plain Duty to estab-
fish free trade with Porto Rico in De-
cember why not now. The conditions
have not changed save that the island
inhabitants need it more. There are
several backbones around Washington,
d. c., that need strengthening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
HOODS Pills

On retiring, and tomorrow your d.
gestive organs will be regulated and
you viii be bright, active and ready
for any kind of work. This has
been the experience of others; it
win be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. 70 cts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

The divorced wife of Senator VOL
rott of Colorado was recently robbed of
$4,000 worth Of jewels in Europe. Per
haps it would have been better had she
kept the money in fifty cent dollars
her former husband was wont to rave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
SNOW IN THE NORTH.
Believed, However, That It Will Miss
Kansas.

The weather bureau holds out the
promise that the weather tonight and
Saturday will be fair.
The weather maps show a snow and
rain storm extending from Indianapolis
northwesterly into Dakota. The pre-
vailing winds are expected to carry it
past Kansas. The maximum tempera-
ture today up to IL O'Clock was A and
the minimum 80. The wind was north
west making 16 miles an hour.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

The marty lash" in politics has been
responsible for many political blunders,-
but none so grave and far reaching as
is being contemplated in the passage OF
the Porto Rican bill. But it is not so
much q blunder as it is a crime
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

The action Of Turkey in prohibiting
the importation of pork from this coun-
try is calculated to arouse a suspicion
that Kaiser William was knocking on
the American hog during his recent
visit to the sultan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

France values the friendship of the
United States so highly that she has
expressed a willingness to abandon all
claims to an interest in the island of
Santa Cruz. Perhaps this is just an
other case of sour grapes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

Honors are coming ex-President
Cleveland's way these days. New Jer-
sey offers him a game wardenship and
Wichita has promised to enter some of
his fine fowls at her chicken show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

Chicago Record: Several Republican
congressman who voted for tariff for
Porto Rico will have the pleasure of re-
naming at home while their successors
vote for free trade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

Although the gold standard has been
legally and firmly established, the ma
jority in congress appears still to be
afraid to admit Arizona or New Mex
leo to statehood
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
POLYGAMIST REMOVED.
Mormon Postmaster Deprived of His
Office.

Columbus, o. March Ex-Governor
Nash today refused to honor a requi-
sition by Governor Taylor of Kentucky
Governor Nash says he will not honor a
requisition from either Beckham or
Taylor. but if each issues a requisition
for the same man on like grounds, he
will sign the necessary papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

It seems difficult to determine
whether the car is about to go to war
with Japan or with Turkey or both,
but in the end probably it will be Eng
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

Senator Beveridge didn't deliver ex-
actly the speech that he originally in
tended to deliver. but there was little
eacri5ca in auantity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30

them to choose Between abandoning the
party and abandoning their opposition
to the Porto Rican tariff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-30
To Try Arbitration.

Cleveland, o., March 3O-Develop-
ments today indicate that the machin-
lists strike in this city will be ended in
the near future by arbitration.