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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
FOR PACIFIC CABLE.
Manufacturers Club Endorses the
Corliss Bill.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1S.-Government
ownership of a Pacific cable was dis
cussed last night by the members of the
Manufacturers club. Brigadier General
Greedy, United States chief signal officer,
and DR.. A. E. Kennally, president of the
American Institute of Electrical Engi-
neers, participated in the discussion. 7.
f. Hughes of this city emphasized the
military and strategic necessity He es-
timated the cost for Z, $50 nautical miles
at $10,000000, requiring an earning ca
pacity of 1926, 900 a year The cable tolls
of the War department alone, however,
it was pointed out, have averaged
monthly a rate of more than $325,000 a
year, and at current rates the projected
cable need be in operation less than an
hour a, day to earn the %925000.
General Greedy said: "The cable ex-
penses of the War department, in con-
nectiOn with the relief of the legations
at Pelin, point clearly to the tremendous
disadvanta ges under which the United
States, without its own facilities, would
labor in case of an extended war in the
east. An American tranS-Pacific cable
is a military and commercial necessity
if our colonial possessions are to be re-
tanned, or if American interests are to
be safeguarded in Asiatic countries. The
great value of such a cable is more eS-
pecially for the fostering of industrial
interests in the new colonies and in or
der to facilitate commercial enterprises"
The club adopted a resolution APPROX
ing the CorliSS bill
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AN OMNIBUS SETTLEMENT.
One Method Suggested For Settling
the Canal Controversy.

New York, Dec 18.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
If the English people were bent upon
taking a serious view of the Nicaragua
canal question, as apparently they are,
these would not be confused by the con-
Trajectory views of the New York cor
respondents which are as far apart as
the North and South Poles, and are
utterly irreconcilable. The Westmin-
ster Gazette takes the Standard CORE
spOndent as a guide and sought to in
terpret the action of the senate for the
benefit of the English readers. 1t has
reached the conclusion with the most
benevolent possible motives towards
America that the treaty can not be
abolished by being described as being
convenient or out of date and that the
only practicable method of settling the
VexatiouS canal question is that of ar
ranging some kind of compensation for
the abrogation of the convention of
1850
The Alaskan boundary question is
named as a quid pro quo. and the for
eign office was urged to take up this
method of adjusting all outstanding is
sues with the United States. This sug-
gestion is made by the friendliest Eng
lish journal. This was considered a
great gain for the American government
before Premier Laurier stepped aside
and allowed the question to be adjusted
between Washington and London with
out interference from Ottawa. The best
thing that the friendliest critics now
have to offer is an omnibus settlement,
in which the abrogation of the treaty
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it costs a candidate from Is to 30 per
cent of his salary for campaign pur-
poses A young man is Handicapped
For instance, IN 2. county like this now,
l suppose it costs a young man s1,zo0 to
81, 500 to run for county attorney.
In cities of the first, second and third
class I have a law in mind to remedy
this evil There is no necessity that 1t
should cost 10 to Is cents a piece to get
votes out viii propose law to assess
a poll tax of 81 or 81 on each voter,
which is to be RENTED if he goes and
votes. think that would stir up the
patriots and bring them out to the
polls more effectively than red fire,
torch-light parades and campaign
speeches"
Senator Tapp is brimfui OF ideas. He
won't say hnsg many bills 20 may IN
troduce nor did he get to the end of the
string of those he would like to intro
due he says ne is glad 10 see III IL
creasing number of repr esentat1yes as
we'll as friends of organized labor
gathering in Kansas legislative halls.
There were only two or three a few
years ago, he says, but there will be
close to dozen active, energetic men
among his confreres who have at heart
the best interests of the working men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
MUTINOUS BLACKS.
Many Persons Injured in Race War
at Kingston, Jamaica.

New York. Dec. ia dispatch to the
Herald from Kingston. Jamaica, says:
Serious riots, growing out of race feel
ing. took place in the streets of this city
last night
The chief rioters were several hundred
negro soldiers of the British West India
regiment, who were supported by natives
of their own color. They attacked civil
ians in the street and maltreated many
so badly that they were taken to the
hospital and are under treatment for Sc
we're 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 in citizens to aid in
keeping the peace.
The soldiers and petty officers have re-
fused to surrender to the police and
defy their officers. Many of them are in
the military camp, and the streets are
guarded by the force of police and vol
unteers under Lieutenant Colonel Allen.
Severe measures will be taken against
the mutinous blacks.
There is great unrest in the city and
vicinity and race feeling is at a high
pitch It is feared that something Will
precipitate riots like the former fatal
outbreaks.
Meetings in the vicinity of the military
barracks have been abandoned under or
ders from the authorities and all civil
ians have been warned to remain in
doors until the trouble is over.
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CHOATE COMING BACK.
1t is Believed That He VIII Re-
sign AmbassadOrship.

New York. Dec. 1s.-A dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from London
says:
Ambassador Choate, will it is said.
sail either on Saturday or the week af-
terward, the death of his partner, Chas.
H. Beaman having rendered his presence
in New York necessary The news OF
Mr. Beaman's death was a great shock
to him as he had no idea that his part
ner was even ailing-
It is believed here that Ambassador
Choate will not return to London. He is
not a rich man and his life here as am
bassador entails not only the loss of his
professional income but is likewise n
heavy drain on his purse, as his salary is
barely sufficient to pay his house rent
This in itself rendered him disinclined to
retain the enthusiastically for another
four years and now that his partner in
dead, his return to America for COOL
has become more than ever probable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
KILLED TWO ROBBERS.
Mexican Mine Owner Protects Proper
tY From Highwayme

Chicago, Dec ia special to the Rec
ord from Parra1l, Mexico, says:
G. E. Keernsy was going out to his
mine 20 miles from Parrall, Friday, to
pay off his employees He had about So.
600 in Mexican currency, which he tied
firmly to the bottom of his wagon, put
his pistol in his coat sleeve and started
out
When he had gone about half way
two Mexicans suddenly halted him and
ordered him to get out of the wagon. He
obeyed and the bandits searched his
person with no effect. Knowing he must
have some money they proceeded to
search his baggage and other effects
While they were at this task Keernsy
drew his revolver from his coat sleeve
and fired His attack was so sudden the
men did not have time to act and both
were instantly killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
UNIONS HIS HOBBY
Socialist Senator Tapp Has
Several Pet Measures.
Wants the Telegraph Operators
in Kansas Licensed.
THEY ALL BELONG.
sFs7 EEs.s.l.suyes must BE Members
of Unions.
Has Plan For Making Elections
Less Expensive.

I'm only a common scrub OF fei-
low, but I'm a red hot union mar" Thus
speaks State Senator James W-Tapp' the
Socialist senator from Wichita
Senator Tapp was in Topeka attend
ing the Populist state central commit
tees session.
Seven hundred Republicans voted fer
him, Senator Tapp says, in his district
and it would have been 1900 if it hadn't
been for the United States senatorial
contest. His majority was 800 and he
ran ahead of the rest of the Fusion tick
ct.
The senator is a. plain man of the peo-
pie He runs his business as he declares
his principles He runs a 100000 a year
merchandise business in Wichita, aside
from a small factory. He employs IL
clerks and six factory hands.
Every one of 'em belongs to a labor
union,'' says the senator. Even the
clerks. Some of the clerks in my store
get a bit dudish and want to drop out
of the union sometimes, and allowing
their dues to lapse. But employ only
union labor and make them pay up"
A bill for requiring telegraph opera
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tors and stationary engineers tosbe ex-
amined and licensed by the state is a pet
measure with Senator Tapp. He has 1t
in his pocket to be introduced at the
next session.
There are 10000 people who travel
over the Santa F'e in Kansas every day
I think the men who govern the running
of those trains should be careful, COM
petent men,
In view of the present status of strike
this measure of Senator Tapp's is of I'M
usual interest. Senator Tapp called on
his fellow-townsman, J. A. Newman at
the National while here to discuss his
measure and assure the telegraphers Of
his sympathy in their labor fight.
After his general declaration on labor
views and a brief discussion of his pro-
posed bill to examine and license tele-
graphers, Senator Tapp was asked con-
corning his attitude on other railroad
legislation, The raiIrOaders will find in
him d staunch advocate surely.
How do you stand on double-head-
ers?" was the way it was put
I'm against them" he declared, en-
phatically. I'm going to do everything
I can to help labor, and the railroad
men particularly
Senator Tapp rose from dnis chair as
he spoke. The energy of his square,
well knit frame compared well with the
energetic and emphatic tone. Senator
Tapp moves as if he has springs in him.
There won't be many of us Populists
here this Winter-47 out of 165, SO in the
house and in the senate. We will be
there to do business the best we know
for the good of the commonwealth. L
shall be on the lookout to get all the
needs of my district filled that 1 can.
4 was a Populist when the party was
first started. I believe in its original
principles and do not approve of the
recent manipulations it has gone
through. I stick by the fundamental
principles because I think they're right
When the Populist party was in its in
fancy there was no money used. A
young man of talent and ability didn't
require a fortune to get into Office. Now
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
A SENATORIAL CANDIDATE.
Populists to Decide Who Will Get
Their Complimentary Vote.

The Populist state committee adjourn
ed last night without taking definite ac-
ton on campaign plans for the future,
having decided to call a mass meeting
of Populist leaders for Topeka some time
in January.
At that time the defeated state can
didates, the defeated congressional
aspirants and others of prominence in
the party will be invited to participate
in a conference to determine whether a
Populist or fusion nominee shall be
given a complimentary vote for United
States senator in the Legislature
The Populists will also decide upon
plans for future action, the committee
last night declining to take a position
on the question of straight Populism or
fusion in the next campaign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
a Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. No cure, no pay. All druggists
are authorized by the manufacturers of
PaZo Pile Ointment to refund the money
where it fails to cure any case of piles
no matter of how long standing. Cures
ordinary cases in six days; the worst
cases in fourteen days. One application
gives ease and rest Relieves itching
instantly. This is a new discovery and
is the only pile remedy sold on a positive
guarantee, no cure no pay. Price soc.
If your druggist don't keep it in stock
send US soc in postage stamps and we
will forward same by mail. Manufac-
tured by Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis,
Mo-. Manufacturers of Laxative Bromo-
Quinine and Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
BRITAIN MUST PAY
In Case the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
Be Abrogated.

New York, Dec. 1s.-A dispatch to the
Journal and Advertiser from London
quotes the Westminster Gazette as fol-
lows.
I'VE all desire many things which are
barred by our neighbors' rights, and we
can often get them for a price. The
Clayton-Bulwer treaty may be yexatious
and obsolete, but it happens to exist. We
would have been willing to abandon part
of it without compensation but if asked
to abandon the rest we may ask for some
kind of compensation.
THE senate irritates US not by the ex-
orbitancy of its demands, but by its ap-
parent assumption that it can abolish the
treaty by merely calling it inconvenient or
out of date. The way out of the present
difficulty is to get the vexatious Alaskan
boundary question settled against the
abrogatiOn of the C1ayton-BulWer treaty.
We can part with the latter and oblige
America without sacrificing anything vital
or substantially altering inevitable facts;
but we ought to get in exchange some con-
sideraion from the United States govern
mentn
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SHE KEPT THE SECRET.
But It Caused Two Innocent Men to
Be Guillotined.

New York. Dec. 1s.-A dispatch from
London to the Herald says:
An extraordinary story of a. Woman's
terrible secret at last revealed is wired
from Ostend by a Daily Mail correspond
ent there. Three Belgian workmen were
arrested about eight years ago and found
guilty of a series of crimes, among them
the murder of an aged woman at Eaut-
mond. Although they declared their limo
cence until the last moment one of them
was sentenced to Imprisonment for life
and the others were guillotined. Now a
woman named Scimaghe has just de-
nounced her husband, who she says COM
mitted the crimes. She is said to be quite
sane, and the authorities are investigating
the charges. When DeGroot, one of the
men executed, was being pinioned he
caused some sensation by saying: You
can not tie all of me. You will not have
my immortal soul You will be punished
for all the wrong Won have done me-,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
INJUNCTION GRANTED
TO Prevent Omaha Suburban Line
From Tearing Up Tracks.

Omaha. Neb.. Dec 1s.-On the applica-
tion Of the East Omaha Land company.
Judge Keyser in the district court has
granted an Injunction restraining the
Omaha. Council Bluffs & Suburban rail-
road company from tearing up its tracks
between Omaha and Lake Manawa- or
from taking any action tending to dete-
riorate in operating the line The plaintiff
alleges that the construction of the line
was enabled by certain concessions which
it made at great expense, and that the
railroad company Is about to dispose of
zhe property originally intended for use.
The suburban road was built COM
petitor of the Omaha & Council Bluffs
Bridge and Railway company, but was
absorbed by the latter. Half a million
dollars of property interests are involved.
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war office no confirmation could be OBJ
tanned of these reports. News of a de-
cisive British success at this time would
add considerably to the average Eng
lishman'S enjoyment of Christmas fes-
tiyitieS
Cape Town, Dec. 18.-The Beers vino
crossed the Orange River into Cape Col
ony, west of Aliwal north, on Saturday,
encountered the Cape Rifles and Bra
bant,s force. who retired with loss
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of 1850 is the single entry, with ample
offsets to balance the account.
The Standard in referring to the Mic
aragua canal question, thinks it would
be a pity If the good understanding be-
tween England and America should be
weakened Much has happened of late,
it says, to warn Americans, as well as
Englishmen, that they may have to rely
upon each other in future for mutual
assistance and to strengthen the bonds
of race, language and common culture
which link them to one another.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
NEEDED FOR CHRISTMAS.
News of a British Success in South
Africa

New York, Dec. 1s.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Rumors were current in London last
night that General Knox had inflicted n
crushing defeat on the Boer conmandos
and that the Boer force had been utter
" routed on the Orange River. AT the
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published on Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday. Is a complete
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three days in the week. with
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10 PREPARE THE COLUMBIA.

New York, Dec. 1S.-Commodore T.. d.
Morgan, who viii have charge Of tie
Columbia in her races with the new de-
fender. will have the old champion afioat
early in April. He said recently that the
work of overhauling and preparing her
would be done at City island, where she
now lies hauled out Her crew will be
put aboard about April 1, and, under
the direction of Captain Barr she viii
rapidly assume her aristocratic appear
ance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
MICHAEI,S FAST NILE.

New York, Dec. 1S.-According to the
timepieces of a number Of spectators,
Jimmy Michael broke the worlds indoor
Garden while practicing for his fifteen
mile race with Harry Fixes, which takes
place next Saturday night. The Welsh
midget went the last mile of q ten-mile
trial in 1:39 fiat, it is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.
sTRATHCONA INSTALLED.


London, Dec. 1S.-Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal, the Canadian high COM
missioner, was today installed as lord
rector of Aberdeen. Everywhere he met
with a demonstratively cordial greeting
from the students. In his rectorial ad-
dress Lord Strathcona dealt with the
unity of empire He referred to the graft
flying growth of the Dominion of Can
ada, the federation of Australia and the
similar federation of South Africa to fol-
low the war. The speaker did not alto
gether favor an imperial parliament. He
thought consultative imperial council
would meet all the needs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
Elliott Matched With Welch.

New York, Dec. 18.-Jarnes Elliott, the
pigeon shooter OF Kansas City. IS coming
east and will contest with Robert WEIGH.
Cartaret Gun clubs expert. at Interetat
Park, Long Island on January IS Much
interest is shown in the contest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
Asaociated Freea Wlna.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 1S.-In an
opinion by Judge Sherwood, the supreme
court today. denied the application OF
the St. Louis Star for writ Of manda-
mus against the Associated Press. This
is an attempt to secure the service OF
the Associated Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
sENAToR CLARK pENIEs.

New York, Dec 1S--W- A CLARK,
president of the United Verde Copper
company. in a recent interview asserted
that he had no interest in the silver and
gold mines in the state Of Chihuahua.
Mexico. He denied that he had pur-
chased these mines, said to have been
offered to him by the Rosario Mining
company of Fort Worth. Tex, for $780,
GEO.
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Steamer Rovalist overdne.

Victoria, b c., Dec. 18.-The steamer
Royalist is out 81 days from Nagasali,
Japan, with sugar from British Column
lbia. Even with the stormy weather she
should be here by now.
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city Tuesday night, was found today In
the vicinity of where the crime took
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
WEST POINT FOOTBALL CAPITAL

New York, Dec. 1s.-Cadet Adam F.
Casad of Kentucky will be captain of
next years West Point Military acad-
envy football team. His election by a
unanimous vote has just been an
nounced. Cadet Casad has generally
played half back, but on several occa-
sions took the place of quarterback.
The new captain is short and stands
high in the class of 1902.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-18
40 PI.AY CHAMPION RILLIARDs.

New York, Dec 18.-Leonard ". HOVE
ison, the Canadian professional billiard
player has challenged Ora Morn1ngstar
to 1,000-pOint match at 14-inch oalk
line for $3.50 a side Mr.. Morningstar
has signified his desire to accept, and a
date soon will be set for the contest.
Two nights will be occupied by the
match.
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POPULA PUBLICAIIONS-P0PuL AR PRICES

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WEEMkE fascinating short stories, etc,
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TRIBUNE Ne,v-Yorz city.
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THOUGHT TO BE A DEAD ROBBER-
New Orleans, La, Dec 1S.-The dead
body of man supposed 70 have been
one of the robbers who held up the Illi-
nois Central train in the suburbs of this
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cultural journals the following splendid nducements -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-09
NICHOLSON.


Special to the Scranton Tribune
Nicholson, March S.--Mr. Sweet, the
shoemaker. has just moved his family
in town from Factoryville, Pa.
The Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Railroad company is contem-
plating building a switch track from
stone quarry in Lathrop.
a brand new tin pail hangs on most
every maple tree in town.
There will be new firm in town
after this week. William Crock and
Elmer Hinkley will conduct livery
business of their own.
The town council met and organized
last Saturday evening. G. II. McCon-
nell was elected president and F. p.
stephens was reelected secretary for
the tenth time. They will meet again
on Saturday evening to complete the
organization by electing officers to fill
the offices of treasurer. borough solici-
tor and street commissioner. The
members of the new council are c. H.
Mcconnell. Fred Brecht, ST., c. NJ.
Mack. q. G. Rought, Edward Farrer,
{. +. Cole, &. l.. Spencer.
William +. Shields and family are
going Ia move to New Milford Mr..
INLAND is going to occupy Mr.. Shields
house.
Mrs. ". w. Warner and daughter,
Grace, are spending the afternoon in
Factorvvile.
Mr.. Jerry Stephens is attending the
Susquehanna county Republican con-
vention at Montrose today.
Rev. II. j. Crane, of Uniondale, has
been spending few days in town
with his daughter, Mrs. Alonzo Ste
phens.
j. r. Bonno, the street commissioner,
has repaired the upper bridge that
was damaged by the food.
Mr.. Charles Kobloth is spending the
day with his parents In Scranton.
The borough auditors will meet next
Monday evening to audit the accounts
Of the treasurer tax collector and bur-
CESS.