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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
FOUGHT NEGRO TOUGHS
Brave Officer Haley Battles Sin
gle Handed With a Dozen.

A crowd of negro toughs attempted to
interfere with officer Haley last night
when he was arresting James wilson
for fighting on Kansas avenue south of
Tenth avenue. Haley used his club on
Wilson and knocked him down several
times. but the other negroes struck
Haley and took away his revolver and
star. They let him take his prisoner
after a hard fight in which the officer
and several of the negroes were hurt
They saw that he would not release
Wilson and gave up the fight
The star was found where it had been
thrown, but the revolver, a new Colts,
was not found. Haley did not recog-
nize the men who attacked him, but it
is likely that they win be found and
arrested
officer Haley deserves credit for his
share in the battle. His assailants have
been hanging about that end Of Kan
sas avenue for some time and prided
themselves on their tough reputation
About a dozen were implicated in the
disturbance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
CAN'T EVEN GUESS
How Long It Will Take to Get a
Reply From China.

Washington, Dec. ga cablegram
received at the state department from
United States Minister Conger, dated at
Pelzin. states that the zrst formal meet
ing between the diplomatic representa-
tives and Prince Ching took place on
the oath. Ching presented the creden-
tials of himself and Lii Hung Chang,
who was unable to attend owing TO i'll
ness, to the diplomatic representatives,
who handed to him the International
note. The officials of the state depart
ment are unwilling to venture a guess
as to the length of time that will be
consumed by the Chinese government in
consideration of the note.
The last article of the note notified the
Chinese government that the occupa-
ton of Chi Ii and Pekin may continue
until the Chinese government has COM
piled with the terms Of the note. It
may be stated, however, that the United
States is not bound or affected by this
condition Our occupancy from a. mill
tary point Of view has terminated, and
there is no disposition to renew it. AS
for the other powers, it is expected that
the main obstacle they viii encounter in
Withdrawing under this condition viii
be found in the difficulty in obtaining
satisfactory guarantees upon the Chi
nese promise to pay indemnities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
A HORRIBLE VOYAGE.
State of Nebraska Was Nineteen Days
Coming Over.

New York. Dec. 25.-It was more than
a merry Christmas for the 11O passen-
gers on the belated Allan line steamer
State of Nebraska. Nineteen days out
from the Clyde, eight days overdue, the
Nebraska crept into port here with
smashed life boats, demolished light
houses and broken and twisted rails
1t was the first clear day the voyagerS
had seen since December z, when the
Nebraska steamed out Of Moville, Ire
land, in the face of a gale that swept her
decks.
On board the Allan liner when she left
Glasgow, on December 6, were ten sa-
loon thirty second cabin and seventy
Steerage passengers.
Officers and passengers declared the
wreckage on deck gave but a faint idea
of the horrors of the voyage. Three
times the machinery broke down and
the vessel had to be hove to.
The only one-sof- the crew injured in
the long voyage was William Thompson.
a fireman who was hurled. against the
deck rails and had two ribs fractured
Captain David Ingram of Vancouver,
who has circled the globe twice, was one
of the passengers. He said that three
times the voyagers felt that all hope
was gone Not a meal could be served
in the saloon during the voyage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

ago to be transferred to the Line and
failing in such transfer, to be advanced
in his own corps, but the controversy
brought about by the claims of friends
of Rear Admiral Sampson and Schley in
connection with their promotion caused
congress to take no action in any of the
Santiago cases. The department hopes
congress will adopt tie system recon-
mended by the seeretsssy. providing that
medals and increase of pay be conferred
upon officers distinguishing themselves
in action and an effort will be made to
obtain action after the beginning of the
new year, though the chances of sue
cess are very slim.
Following the appointment of Naval
Constructor F. T. Bowles as the success
sor of Rear Admiral Philip Hichbora
chief constructor, when the latter retires
on March 4 next, several changes in the
stations of officers of the construction
corps will occur. Naval Constructor w
w. Woodward, now serving as principal
assistant to Rear Admiral Hichborn
win be assigned to duty as a member of
the board Of inspection and survey, sue
ceeding Naval Constructor w. L. Capps,
who will be appointed experimenting
constructor of the New York navy
yard. J. H .Linnard, experimenting
constructor at League Island, will be
designated as Mr.. Bowles principal as
siStant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
FLOWERS IN BLOOM.
England Has One of the Greenest
christmases on Record

New York. Dec. ga dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
England had one of the greenest
Christmases on record, for the weather
has been so mild that primroses and
cOrn6owers are ablOom as far north as
Liverpool and Yorkshire, while Devon
shire revels in a sub-tropica1 climate,
and the Isle of Wight is a garden of
roses IN nidwfnter. Never have flowers
been more abundant in the London
market at Christmas time, nor has mis-
tIetoe ever been cheaper. AS England is
supplied with Christmas toys from Ger
many. it also receives immense ship
nlpntS OF niStletoe from Brittany and
Normandy, and there is a French touch
in the holiday rejoicing. The London
sky has been heavily clouded and the
air hlied with mist, while the weather
has been unseasonably warm. The
deans of St. Paurs and Westminster
preached at the midday service, Canon
Anger was among the lawyers at the
temple, and DIR. Parker. unWearied by
his weeks experience in daily journal
ism, filled the pulpit at the city temple.
Handel and Gounod, as usual, were the
favorite composers in the Christmas
music a the churches, with Stanford
Hopkins and Sullivan as alternates.
There were fewer Christmas concerts
than are ordinarily known, but there
were more football matches for holiday
sport There was a marked revival of
fox hunting in the country, with hard
riding and several serious accidents.
The royal family was divided between
Osborne house and Sandringham court
The Court Circular shows that the queen
is entertaining a large family party
and is also driving out morning and af-
ternoon daily. The uneasiness regarding
her health is not dispeIled by these re-
ports since it is known that if she were
seriously indisposed and aging rapidly 1t
would be her desire as well as the set
tied policy of all members of the royal
family to keep back the facts in the
case in order to spare her subjects un-
necessary pain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
STARTED OVER RELIGION.
A Bloody Battle on Christmas Eve in
Maine Lumber Camp.

Bangor, Maine, Dec. 26-A bloody bat
tie occurred Christmas eve at Adams &
Knowltons lumber camp at Chase
stream, Upper Kennebec river and po-
lice and physicians, none of whom are
nearer than 80 miles, have been sum-
moned to the scene. The fight started
in a dispute between a man known as
wild" Hennessey and a Frenchman
named Philip Ouliette over religion,
Hennessey being a protestant and
Ouilette a Catholic. The two fought
first with fists and soon resorted to
clubs.
In few minutes the fight became
general and about 80 men engaged in a
terrific battle with axes, limbs of trees,
and Jumps of ice. A teamster named
Wilson attempted to stop the fight and
was laid senseIess with, a blow on the
head.
Then a teamster named Taylor took a
hand as peacemaker and laid about him
with all kinds of weapons. In a few
minutes the ground was strewn with
victims of Taylor's powerful blows and
those who had been injured in the gen.
eral mix-up. tt is thought that of the
twenty or more hurt some will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
CONDITIONS IN PEKIN.
Situation Reviewed by a London
Newspaper Correspondent

London, Dec 26-Tn the course OF a
review published in the Morning Post
today of the conditions existing at
Pekin. II. J. Whigham. the well known
newspaper correspondent, says there are
now n quarter million inhabitants pur-
suing their ordin ary avocations ia the
amer icar quarters The markets are iu
fun blast Adds that The American and
Japanese quarters are in all respects the
best managed, showing ability en- the
part OF Americans 10 hold subject
people. which they have not developed
elsewhere to Iaroper advantage"
Continuing Mr.. Whigham says.
This enormous portion of the city ~
policed by exactly one company of in
fantry and a. few mounted men under
a provost marshal II only these hard
headed soldiers OF the provost marshal
type had been given free hand FRI the
Philippines the task of subjugating the
unfortunate isanders would have been
much more simple. II the japanese
have come out Of the muddle with fy-
ing cOlors, they have at least the Amer
leans close behind. IT was worth send
ing an expedition TO China II only 90
get a few hints on transport from the
Americans. Their scheme Of municipal
government could not be bettered by
the British, who have learned the busl-
ness by experience in many quarters ~
the globe.
"For the point Of contrast fl IS only
necessary to walk down the avenue of
the Chinese CITY dividing the United
states and Germany Ihe American
side of the street is simply PelSin ln the
ordinary garb Of peace. minus its va
riegated smells. The opposite side Is al
most deserted. The Germans have come
to the American side for meat and veg
etables and it Is whispered that the
country people are sometimes robbed a.
they bring I'm the produce. except the
gates are British, American or japanese.
That is why the markets IN the quarter
controlled by these nations are the
best"
A dispatch to the Pail Mall Gazette
from Pekin dated Monday. December &c.
says.
Much irritation has been caused 10y
the activity of the Evitish troops in the
districts under British protection. SO
acute has been the feeling. the dispatch
adds. that there has been a question az
the British seeding from the ally conn
rnand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
TO ADVANCE HOBS0N.
Secretary Long Anxious to Pro-
mote Naval Hero.

New York. Dec. ga dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
A new effort is likely to be made to
induce congress to grant recognition of
some kind to Naval Constructor Rich
mond P. Hopson for his conduct in sink
ing the Merrimae in the harbor Of San
tiago.
There has been revival of interest in
Mr.. Hobson's case, as result of the
sympathy his illness has caused, and
Secretary Long stands ready to heartily
indorse any proposition in line with his
recommendation that congress may be
willing to make.
Mr.. Hobson was anxious some months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Bernhardt Seen in Hamlet

New York, Dec. ec.26.-Sarah Bernhardts
sFIamlet'' was produced for the first
time in this country at the Garden thea
ter here last night A faithful prose
translation by Eugene Morand and Mar
eel Schwab was used, and an interested
audience was present Despite the diff
ferencess that existed between the Eng
lish and the French conception Of trag.
edy, the Hamlet seen was warmly re-
ceived. NJ Coquelin did not appear un-
til the last act where he had the role Of
the first grave digger. Nine BernhaTdt
was recalled many times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Teleuhonine Under Water.

Key West, Dec. 26.-An interesting
experiment has Just been made here.
In the presenceof several prominent per-
sons the officers Of a telephone company
connected the wire here and at Havana
with the gulf cable between the two
cities For a, few minutes a roaring
noise prevented any communication,
but this subsided and the officers heard
from Havana distinctly the words Il
cannot understand you" clearly trans
rnitted Havana however, failed to
clearly understand. The experiment
was regarded as hlghly successful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
"A Rich Man Assassinated.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Frank Rich
srdson, wealthy man of this city and
Savannah, Mo, was murdered at his
home in Savannah last night about 9
o'clock A stranger followed him from
head. They had quarreled, and Mrs.
Richardson heard the stranger say:
''Well. has it come to this?" She heard
a pistol shot Her husband entered the
house and fell dead. Richardson was a
brother of John D. Richardson, general
manager of the biscuit trust The dead
man was a stockhoIder in the trust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
A stockyards Fire.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-A stock yards fire
early today caused alarm among the
guests of the Transit house and result
ed in the destruction Of the noted
O'Leary club house, entaiIing losses ag-
gregating sec, 900. Aside from the CLUB
house, the building Of four stories con
tanned white lead factory, gum fac
tory and a hardware store, the stock
in nearly all of which was almost to-
tally destroyed. The Transit house
which was across the street from the
building. was at no time in danger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
KILLED WHILE HUNTING
Son of George Blair Tries to
Pull Gun Through Hedge.

The 17-year-old son of George Blair, a
farmer living near Maple Hill, was acct
dentaIly killed Monday while out hunt
ing.
The boy left the house with his gun,
and as he did not return home at night
the family and neighbors began a
search for him. He was found dead
near a. hedge fence, where it was thought
he had eraw1ed through and attempted
to pull the gun after him.
The funeral was held this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
SOLDIERS SAUERKRAUT.
10000 Gallons to Be Sent to the
Troops in the Philippines.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Sauerkraut is to be
added 70 the bill Of fare of the United
States soldiers now on duty in the Phil
ippines. Bids win be received by Ma
3or W. l. Alexander, purchasing com
mIssary officer Of the department of the
lakes, on December %. for supplying
Uncle Sans troops stationed in and
about Manila with 20 900 gallons of
sauerkraut, and it win be shipped from
Chicago early in January. with it
there VIII be sent 10000 two-pound cans
Of roast beef. 60,043 pounds of bacon and
s., 500 pounds OF ham,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Dowager Lady Churchill Dies.

London, Dec. 26.-The Dowager Lady
Churchill, senior LADY of the bed cham
Der and an Intimate friend cf the queen
was found dead in her bedroom at Os-
borne this morning. On retiring last
night she complained of cold, but no
alarming symptoms were manifested
and her indisposition was not thought to
be of serious nature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Death of Rev. F. ID. voigt.

Trenton, N. J., Dec. 26.-Rev. f. d.
Voight, formerly Catholic chaplain Of
the New Jersey state prison. died at St.
Francis hospital today Of apoplexy,
aged As. Father Fidilis was a member
of the Order of Minor Conventuals, and
besides being stationed at Trenton, had
served as rector at the Lady of Angels
church in Albany and st. Joseph's
church in Utica His parents live in
Jeffersonville, Ind, and have been noti-
fed Of his death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Hunting Pat Grove.

New York, Dec. 26-A special to the
Press from Boston says Pat Grove,
who has been charged with being the
alleged chief kidnaper of young Cudahy,
is supposed to be in Boston, and the po-
stood that there IS a possible clue in the
booking of a stranger on one of the
liners due to sail this week. This man
viii not be allowed to depart unless he
can prove that he is not Grove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
nancad on His stomacl.

Wichita, Dec 26.-A dispatch from
Ponca City, Ok, says: DR.. T. L. Haw
kins, formerly of Knox, No, is dead at
RaIston, near here, the result of Cowboy
Hamm of Moody's ranch, knocking him
down and dancing on his stomach. The
doctor was over 60 years of age and re-
Gently saved the life of Hamm over the
settlement for which services the fatal
disnuta arose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
TEACHERS IN SESSION.
One Thousand Iowa Pedagogues
Gather at Des Moines.

Des AToines. Ia, Dec. 26.-One thousand
teachers are in attendance upon the forty
six annual session of the Iowa State
Teachers association. which continues for
three days in this city. Today IS round
table day, the eleven divisions of the So
ciety devoting their time to the discus
sion of problems which confront their
special interests. This afternoon Prof. c.
B. Colgrove of Cedar Falls discussed the
Sequence of Studies before the general
meeting and this evening Prof. ". r.
upon rThe Trend of Popular Eaucation.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
USUAL C0RONERS' VERDICT
Find What Every One Knew-That
Haywood Had Been -Killed-

The cOroner's jury which met Christ
mas afternoon on the case Of James
Haywood, the aged colored man who
was found dead near the Rock Island
tracks at the foot of Harrison street
found that he came TO his death by be-
ing run over by a brick car. No blame.
was attached to the railroad comp ny
as It was shown that Haywood was on
the tracks under the car where he had
no right to be. He was supposed to be
gathering brick dust for his stable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
ON A LONELY MISSION.
French Gendarmes Going to Barrack
Duty to Tahiti.

New York, Dec. 2e.-The Normandie of
the French line, which has just arrived
here from Havre, after a stormy voy-
age, brought five French gendarmes in
wull uniform, who are going to Tahiti,
the principal island of the Society group
in the South Pacific. which is owned by
France. They were in charge of a sub
lieutenant and. came from Lyons. They
will relieve like number now in Tahiti
They Wil1 cross this continent to San
Francisco and will there embark for
their destination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Worlds Bowling RECORD.

Indianapolis, Dec 23--Webb Jay, Of
this CITY, broke the worlds bowling rec
ord at the city club by bowling 293 out
of the possible 800 points. Strike after
strike was made in his game with three
comrades until the last ball, which miss
ed the eighth pin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

San Diego, Cal, Dec. 26.-The cruiser
Phaeton of the British Pacific squadron
has put in here on her way from Es-
quamalt to Panama, whittier she was
ordered on account of the Colomb bian
rebellion and the disturbances which
may follow it. It was not the intention
to stop at this port, but one Of the sail
ors is suffering from a fractured leg and
viii be left here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
can,t Find Pat Grove.

ST. Joseph Mo. Dec. 26.-The local Do-
lice have been unable to locate Pat
Crave. wanted for kidnapping young Cud-
ahy in Omaha Two officers declare they
saw Grove here a day or two after the
kidnapping. but he cannot be located now.
Some believe Grove is being sccreteu lI
persons here who are known to BE-
friendly TO him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
Air-Tipht Stove Fxplodea

St Joseph. Mo, Dec. 26-As the result
of a fire caused by the explosion of an air.
tight stove the Providence Methodist
Episcopal church (colOred) was partially
burned at $50 this morning and the pas
tor. the Rev. J. L Leonard. was fatally
burned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26

Kentuckian-E1e called me a liar. sir
New Yorker-And what did you do?
Kentuckian-I went to the funeral.-
Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-26
weather Indications.

Chicago. Dec. s26.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; southerly winds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-19
Sorrow. of the MiIlionaire.

Look at the ways of the millionaire.
Given his million, he gives up his house
and builds himself small. first class
hotel In some big city. which for the
greater part of the year Is occupied by
servants. He next erects country
palace at I4enox or at Newport. This
he calls a cottage. though it usually
looks more like public library or a
hospital or n clubhouse.
Then he builds himself a camp. with
stained glass windows. in the Adiron-
dacks and has to float small railroad
In order to get himself and his wife's
trunks Into camp. Shortly after these
follows bungalow modelled after q
French chateau, somewhere in the
south. and then yacht warranted to
cross the ocean in ten days and to pro
duce seasickness IL hours sooner than
the regular ocean steamer becomes one
Of the necessities of life.
Result, he never lives anywhere. To
occupy all his residences, camps and
bungalows he has to keep eternally on
the move, and when he thinks he needs
trip to Europe he has his yacht got
ready and sends 1t over. going himself
on fast steamer. Oh. it's a terrible
thing TO be n millionaire and have no
where TO lay ones head, with every
poorer man envying him. many hating
him and hands raised against him ey.
erywhere! - Woman's Home Compan
Ion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-07-19
FfddIed Into ONCE.

IL history be true, Governor Taylor
OF Tennessee Is not the only man who
fiddled himself into office. LOSING re-
lates that in 1S4S he met at Oswego,
N. Y, Major Cochran, then nearly 50
years old. son-in-law OF General Phil
ip Schuyler, who told the story of his
election to congress Nuring the admin
istration of the elder Adams. A vessel
was to be launched on one of the lakes
In interior New York, and people came
from afar to see 1t. The young folks
gathered there. determined to have a
dance at night. There was a fiddle.
but no fiddler. Young Cochran was
an amateur performer, and his services
were demanded. He gratifled the Joy.
Gus company. and at the supper table
one OF the gentlemen remarked, In
commendation OF his talents, that he
was ''flt for congress." The matter
was talked up. and he was nominated
and elected a representative In con-
gress for the district then comprising
the whole OF New York west OF
Schenectady. He always claimed Il
have "hddled himself into congress-
1t seems that history repeats itself,
according to tho proverb.--Washington
Star.