The Topeka state journal., 1900-01-25

Anderson, Ind, Jan. Zo.-Ihe Amerlcdu
Steel & Wire company has sent word
here to close the local rod mill indefinite-
ly. The WOrkmen went out on strike
Monday and this is the answer OF the
company.
indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 25.-Another cut
glass has been ordered by the trust, com
ing close upon the former cut OF 3Sls per
cent, the fight of the trust against the
Independent factories is now taken to be
to the death 1t is said the intention IS
les Tableware manufacturers have or
dered an advance in the price OF fruit
jars.
Berlin, Jan. 25 5-The Afghan Ameer, ac-
eording to a dispatch from st. Peters
Herat to Kutsk in Transcaspia. to be
guarded, and at the same time the from
tier garrisons have been reinforced
Brussels, Jan 25.-Nearly 100000 sigma
lures have been appended to the address
promoted by NJ. IeIune and other mem
bers of the universal peace society, asking
President Mckinley to mediate, which
course of a fortnight
Vienna. Jan. 25.-Acting in conformity
with the desire of Emperor Francis
Joseph, the new cabinet, headed by DR.;
effecting Cancellation in the coal miners
dispute Pressure will be brought to bear
upon the powerful mine owners who re-
fuse conciliation while the workmen re-
main on strike.
San Francisco. Cal Jan. 25.-Rev.
Francis e. Clark sailed for the Orient to-
day on the steamer China: He will at
ers in China, Japan and Corea and then
continue his journey through Siberia and
Russia to London.
Berlin, Jan 25.-Thc German bark Hans
Wagner stopped on December ~ in South
Fearless and ordered to go to Port Eliza
beth to unload, after leaving the contra
ha1 nd cd hxrt be ia-
has proceeded on her way to Delagoa bay.
being the last of the seized German Wes-
sells to be released.
Berlin Jan. 25-It is now decided that
hibit at the Paris exposition. Seventy
three exhibitors will place on view sam
pies
Berlin, Jan 25-The vossiscne Zeitung
today claims that the sugar trust is now
400 sugar refineries in Germany have
Joined the combination
Washington. Jan. 25.-General Brooke,
who arrived in Washington last evening.
called at the war department today and
paid his respects to the officials. 1t is
understood that General Brooke is to be
assigned to his old command, the depart
General Wade has temporary command.
| Wilson, of the internal revenue bureau
| has decided in effect that every malt
| extract composed OIL Ildll- liquor CO1l-
| bined with drugs may be sold by drug
gists by the bottle under T,. labels specify
ing the diseases for which It IS held held out
| liability as retail malt liquor dealer if
| they sell it in good faith for medicinal
| use only.
Washington. Jan. 25.-The president has
| announced that he would appoint Father
| Reynolds. of St. Matthews Catholic
church of Washington, chaplain in the
navy, to succeed Father Parks, resigned
/
| Washington, Jan. 25.--The house COM
| mittee on agriculture has agreed on a
| favorable report on a bill reorganizing the
| weather bureau force and providing a
| system of retirement.
San Francisco. Cal, Jan. 25.-The United
States transport City of Pekin arrived to-
| day from Manila Via Nagasaki twenty
six days from Manila The Pebin brought
| a large number of passengers in the
| cabin and 179 steerage and 156 bodies. or
December 81, Commander Carlin, U. S. N.
| died of peritonitiS.