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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
MAY MOVE TO FRISCO.
Rumor That Santa Fe Will Desert
Los Angeles Revived.

Los Angeles. April 2O.-The rumor that
the Santa Fe intends to remove its west
ern Headquarters from Los Angeles to
San Francisco has again been revived.
The statement is denied by General
Manager Nevin and the other bureau
chiefs in the Bradbury building.
President E. P. Ripley is again at Santa
Barbara, having completed his tour of
inspection of the line into Point Rich
mond. The Southern Pacific has been ad-
vised officially that the Santa Fe intends
to operate freight trains between Los An
geles and Point Richmond on and after
May l. Passenger service is not to be in
augurated until July l, although this fact
has not been definitely determined.
The matter of train service to and from
Los Angeles and San Francisco is still in
allegiance.
There are to be no formal ceremonies
incidental to the opening of the line into
Point Richmond. General Passenger
Agent John J. Byrne and General Freight
Agent Edward Chambers are now in San
Francisco consulting with Assistant
Traffic Manager W. A. Bissell relative to
the new tariffs from here to the new ter
minus of the road at San Francisco.
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LIVE STOCK RELEASED.
Had Been Captured by Inspector For
Violating Quarantine.

The state live stock sanitary commits
sion has ordered released from quaran-
tine six car loads of breeding cattle
from Iowa which were recently pur-
chased by a stockman at Winona, Kan.
The shipper had failed to comply with
the quarantine regulations and the cat
tie were taken in charge by the inspec-
tors at Kansas City. An examination
of the cattle convinced the authorities
that the animals were free from dis
eases even though they had been ship
ped into the state from prohibited
area.
NJ. c. Campbell and Fred Cowley,
members of the board, were in the city
today on official business.
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Attention. Sir KNIGHTS :

The members of Topeka Comma ndery
No. 5. Knights Templar. will assemble
in their asylum at 1 p. m, Saturday, the
21st inst, to attend the funeral services
of our beloved Past Grand Comma nder
Silas E. Sheldon, who died az the Cope
land hotel on Thursday morning at s
o'clock. All sojourning Knights Tenn
plar are courteously invited to join US
in these solemn ceremonies.
In the early days of our command
cry. when it needed the energetic serv-
ices of a skillful leader and worker DIR.
Sheldon freely gave it his time and
money.
To him we are largely indebted for
the growth and prosperity Of our COM
mandery. Let every Knight Templar
make an earnest effort to be present
promptly at 1 O'Clock.
Cautiously yours,
VIM. GREEN,
Eminent Commander.
LUTHER NELLIS, Recorder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
CANADIAN PACIFIC AGREES.
Northern Road at Last Promises Not
Pay to Commissions.

Chicago. April 2O.-As result of a
meeting in this city between Mr.. Shaug
messy and Vice President McNicon of
the Canadian Pacific, President FELTON,
of the Alton, Vice President Morton Of
the Santa Fe, Vice President Harrahan
of the Illinois Central and Vice Presi-
dent Hannaford of the Northern Pacific
and the Canadian Pacific road will on
May 1, stop paying commissions on pas
senger business. Differences over the
question of paying commissions have at
times threatened to involve all the
transcontinental roads in a rate war.
The Canadian Pacific is the last road
to agree to stop the practice and the
agreement it is understood was made
on the condition that certain differences
it has with railroads of the United
States would be satisfactorily adjusted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
THE SANTA FE SHOPS.
The Matter Receiving Careful Atten-
ton From Committees.

The Santa F'e shop matter. which was
referred by the Commercial club to the
several committees, is receiving careful
attention.
The committees held a joint session
late yesterday afternoon, and thorough
ly canvassed various phases of the sub
ject. A careful memorial of facts re-
ported by Chairman Bonebrake. was
adopted. This will be presented to the
president and board of directors of the
Santa Fe Railway company at the
meeting of the board, which will be held
in New York in few days
AS soon as a reply is received the COM
mittees will go before the people in a
definite and active manner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
HARMONY WITH BIG H
Prevails in N. York Democratic Ranks
Says D. B. Hill.

New York, April 2O.-Ex- Senator
David B. Hill who was present at the
meeting of Democratic committee today
said: 1T is our year this year. You
can say that there is harmony with
big H in the Democratic party of the
state. That's all 1 have to say
Mr. Hills statement was echoed by
Chairman Campbell, Eliot E. Danforth,
Andrew A Mclean of Rockland, F. J.
Illig of Buffalo and several others. From
what could be gathered among the COM
mitteemen the idea seemed to prevail
that ex-senator Murphey, Richard
Croker, ex-senator Hill and probably
James Shevlin of Brooklyn would be
the delegates at large.
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states government shall act as a pioneer
in this matter and clear the way for a
prosecution of their own claims.
1t is also believed here that the Euro
pean powers are hopeful that the attitude
assumed by the United States may indi-
rectly serve to deter the Turkish govern
ment from the proposed arbitrary increase
of per cent in customs dues which it
seeks to make in defiacne of the joint pro-
test of the European powers. 1t appears
that our government is lending its moral
support to this protest for while not join
ing with the others in the combined note,
our charge, Mr.. Griscom, has been in
structed to make representations on our
own account in opposition to the increase
of duties.
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STOPS GUESSING.
President of Steel Trust Says Some
Guesses Have Been Bad.

New York. April 20.-A special meeting
of the directors of the American Steel &
Wire company was held today in the New
York offices of the company. The chief
purpose of the meeting, according to re-
ports. is to take some action relative to
the recent closing of twelve of the COM
pany's mills by order of chairman of the
executive committee, John w Gates. The
meeting was scheduled to begin at II
o clock At that time. Mr. Gates and three
or four directors of the company were
present. but President Lambert, who ar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
Public Building Bills.

Washington, April 2O.-The senate COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds
authorized favorable reports on the fol-
lowing bills: Authorizing the construction
of a public building at East St Louis at
a cost of S22O, 600; Increasing the limit of
cost of the proposed public building at
Leadville, Col, from $4,000 to $4,000; in
creasing the limit of the appropriation
for the public building at Joplin, No,
from $50. 900 to $105, 900; charging the build
ing at Burlington. Ia, $65.0O0-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
ONLY ONE WAY.
Rock Island Fireman Particular About
His Wife's TRANSPORTATION.

One of the division master mechanics
of the Rock Island recently received from
a fireman on his road. a request for a
pass to some point in Southern Kansas
and return for his wife
On the morning which she left the
division master mechanic in question was
surprised to receive a telegram from the
fireman which read, Wife. left this morn
ing Please cancel return part of her
pass If this can not be done, have it
taken UP and collect fare
The agent who allowed the telegram to
be sent has been reprimanded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
Frisco Extention Denied.

New York, April 2O.-A report based
on a statement attributed to Henry
Seligman, the banker. to the effect that
the St Louis and San Francisco would
build line into Denver, is denied by
Mr.. Seligman. who said that the state
ment he made had reference to the new
construction in Indian Territory planned
some time ago by the Frisco line. This
construction is now being rapidly push
ed forward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20

JTMPED FROM BROOKLYN BRIDGE.
New York. April 2O.-A well dressed
young woman sprang from the Brooklyn
bridge into the East river about 2 o'clock
this afternoon. She alighted from a cab
near the center of the bridge and in some
way got over the railing and made the
leap. She was picked up by a boat, but
it is not known yet whether she was in
iured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
NEWS BRIEFS.

NEW YORK CONVENTION DATE.
New York, April 2O.-The New York
state Democratic convention has been
called TO meet in this city, June 5. The
convention is to select z delegates to
the Democratic national convention at
Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
MAY sTOP ..zAzA .

London. April Glowing to the ava
lanche of criticism of the play Lord
Chamberlain has ordered a further in=-
vestigation of the text of the version
of "Zaza" which is now played here,
with the view of comparing it with the
copy originally submitted. The posi-
biIity of the suppression of "Zaza" is
intimated by the newspapers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
Santa Fe Track Clear.

Denver, Colo, April pa special to
the Republican from Albuquerque, N
M. says: The first mail and passenger
train for the past forty eight hours from
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20

the east since the heavy snow on the
Ration mountains and a landslide near
the tunnel, reached this city at IL o'clock
last night. The track is now clear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20

WALES RETURNS TO ENGLAND.
London, April 20.-The Prince of Wales
arrived at Dover this evening on the re-
turn from his visit to Copenhagen and the
occasion was marked by scenes Of re-
markable enthusiasm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
MAY ARREST TAYLOR.
Not Certain That Grand Jury Has
Not Found a Bill.

Not Found a Bill
Frankfort, KY, April 20-The court Of
ficers refuse to make public whether or
not an indictment has been found against
Governor W. s. Taylor and it is not
known whether a, bench warrant has been
issued. The officials also decline to state
what steps, if any, are being taken to
get the Republican governor into custody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
Umbrellas.
Special Prices

tomorrow on
25 colored Silk Umbrellas,
brown, navy, plum, dark
green and dark red, natural
handles, So. Is values
for 1928
100 26-in Black Umbrel-
las, steel rod, UNION SERGE
cover, assorted handles
extra value .$1.OO
100 "SampIe" Umbrellas,
fancy borders, stripes and
plaids, plaid lined and plain
black, fine natural handles,
plain and sterling silver
trimmed; $500 value
your choice So. SO
See Window Display.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20
WARREN M.CROSBY ace
oSe DRY GOODS
LADIES' NECKWEAR.

25 dozen four-in-hands or
Imperials, wide ends, beau
tiful silks. our regular SOC
scarfs-tomorrow 3Oc
Narrow lawn ties, tucked
and hemmed, nice clear
lawn-tomorrow .....1Oc
Silk string ties, good
width, full length, 25c quail
ity-tomorrow. 15c
Fancy Goods Department.
New Pulley Belts and
pulley belt buckles. New
fringed beaded belts.
Pulley Collars, colors and
black ..............S5C
1 gross Of nail and hand
Brushes, 25c, 35c and SOC
values-tomorrow Ice
1000 Tooth Brushes,
worth up to 25c, your
choice Toe
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SWORE THEY WOULDN'T.
Red Cross Men Who Are Accused of
Joining Beers.

Chicago, April 20.-The Tribune says:
Miss Clara Barton, president of Ameri-
can National Red Cross association, was
asked by the Tribune for an expression
of opinion regarding the story that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-20

EInlUEUL NUIIIIIIdIINEIa
LUTHER NELLIS, Recorder.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
INSIDE EXPLOSION
SUNK BERMUDA
Torn Edges Of Ragged
Hole Bent Outward
Under Ships Stern

That the flihustcring steamer Bermuda
was sunk hy an internal explosion was
almost positively determined yesterday BY
the discovery Of ragged hole in her
stern The discovery was made by Cap
tain Herman VOTERS force Of divers af-
ter two days incessant work.
The nature Of the rent in the heavy
steel plates of the vessels hull is consid-
cred as proof that there was a powerful
explosion In the immediate vicinity of
the hole II is less than II foot square, as
near as could he judged by the divers in
the darkness Of thirty feet of water and
cnyelopel hy quantities of oo2ing mud.
a careful examination made at the di.
rectian oi tho officers of the Olga Steam
ship Company and of the West lndia
Fruit Company, developed the fact that
the force must have come from the in
side.
This is proved, it Is claimed. by III,
manner IN which the plates are bent
Their ragged edges, it Is stated. poini
outwards which precludes the possibility
of ihe expulsion having occurred on tbs
outside This was the basis upon whiei
the investigation of the destruction OF ihl
Maine was carried on. only in that cast
the evidence was that the explosion wa
from the exterior
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

British ana American. The French
contingent was Obliged to remain at
Yangtsun on account OF its inadequate
commissariat.
The Chinese minister at Toxic. Ii
Sheng Toh, has telegraphod Ii Hung
Chang, according to a dispatch to The
Times from Shanghai. that Japan IS
willing to use her good offices in be-
half of the Empress Dowager and Em-
peror Kwang Su, hut is determined to
prevent the escape OF Prince Tuan, OF
Kang VI. president OF the board Of
war, of Hsu Tung, guardian Of the heir
apparent, and Of Chae Shu Chiao, COM
missioner Of the railway and mining
bureau
Iii Hung Chang" the dispatch con-
tinues. has received instructions from
the throne to ask Russia il she is will
ing to assist China to arrive at a
peaceful settlement and to give as
surance that she has no intention of
annexing any part Of Manchuria. IF the
reply is favorable, Earl Ii has orders
to negotiate without delay. Simultane-
ously the military governor Of Man
churia will be directed to cease hos
tilities."
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
MRS. WILLIAMSON HAS NOT LOST ALL FAITH
In HUSBAND WHO HAS DESERTED HER
EOpG Has Written 10 Her Saying That When He Permanently Settled viii Send For
Hr."A Warrant Has Been Sworn Out For His Aret..DdeIh@
Are Closely Watching His Movements

mington, is expected here tonight and it
will be decided what move towards an ar
rest will be made.
Ebert G. Packard father OF the runa-
way girl. has put detective on the case
and Wilkinson is being watched in an his
movements. Mr.. Packard is notified
daily Of their whereabouts. Last night
he received telegram that Wilkinson is
still ia Atlanta, Ga, but that from his
movements il was thought that he was
getting ready to leave.
There was a rumor here yesterday that
Wilkinson was married before he mar
red Miss Packard, but the family knew
nothing of such a marriage. During VIII
kinsOn's early career as "a druggist he
lived for nearly two years in the West
and it is stated by some that he was mar
ried out There.
The records in the Clerk Of the Peace S
office were searched yesterday by the re-
porter for the Evening journal, but no
record Of Miss Wilkinson's marriag &c
could be found. For this reason 1t is
claimed by some that he can marry Miss
Josephine and that his marriage must be
recognized by law as legal. If it was
ever brought before a court there would
however. be very little trouble in prov
ing his marriage which was witnessed by
number Of people.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
GEORGIA NEGROES ATTEMPT
TO WRECK PASSENGER TRAIN
Governor Gambler Orders Out Company Of National
Guard to QueII an Uprising in the South
eastern Portion Of the State
.IN CHARGED WITH
HORSE STEALING
Albert II. Palmer Arrested
By State Detective
Walter WitSil

state objective Walter Witsil and De-
tective umstead, Of CuatesVille, Pa,
yesterday afternoon arrested Albert IL.
Palmer. of Landenburg, Pa, on a
charge Of stealing the team OF Samuel
Bayley Of near Faulkland.
Palmer was taken in custody at
Coateswlle. and he consented TO come
to Delaware for a hearing. He was
brought TO this city last evening by
Detective Witsil and was placed in a
cell ait the police station.
On the evening Of June 3, while Mr.
and Mrs. Bayley were attending Red
Gay Creek Church, they left theiI
horse and phaeton, valued at $4O0
standing outside.
After the worship was closed they
were surprised TO find that the team
had disappeared. The case was places
in the hands Of DetectiCve Witsil, anG
he at once went to work on the case
II was learned the day following tn
\ theft that the horse had been put a
pasture on the farm Of John Wilson
at Highland township, Chester county
The horse remained at pasture sew
\ eral weeks, and then was sold to
dealer named Stokes at Coatesville 70
500 Palmer is alleged 20 have made IN
sale
Palmer is now out ON 81 500 bail 4
I West Chester on two charges OF horse
stealing, and the court records at Me
dia show that a man OF that nam
served time there, but was pardone
before his sentence had been full
served.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
POLITICS TROUBLE PORTO RICO;
Ran Up THE AMERICAN FLAG
Heated Political Arguments Causing DBSenSiOn in New
Island Possession Episode Of the Stranded
Oregon and Chinese Cruiser

San Juan. p r.. Aug 1s--At May
Rguez on Thursday a crowd of foderals
and republicans got together and after
heated political disputes. 30 revolver
shots were exchanged, and clubs and
other weapons were freely used. One
man was killed outright and a dozen
others were injured. two fatally.
For some weeks violent discussions
have been frequent there, and -creniiy
tho republicans attempted to hold a
mass meeting in a ward controlled by
the federals. 1t was this that led to the
collision.
Saturday last the republicans or
ganized a resolution in honor Of the
second anniversary Of the occupation
Of Mayaguez by the United States
troops. The federals. being anti-Ameri-
can in sentiment opposed the project,
and their leaders made speeches dis
suading members Of the party from
participating in the celebration. Form
er Secretary of Justice Diaz remarked
that the day should be one Of mourn
ing rather than Of rejoicing. and since
then the rival politicians in May
aguez have been at fever heat. Span
ish residents Of San Juan have issued
a circular calling upon all Spaniards
to get together with a view Of effectine
On organization to promote the inter
ests OF Spain.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
MAY BE HEARD
IN THIS STATE
Probable That Mrs. BOikin
Will Be Brought Here
For Trial
speelal 10 the ENenIng Journal.


Rehoboth. Aug. lS--Robert G. White
attorney general. who is summering here
and who aided prominently iii the prose
cution Of Mrs. Botkin at San Francisco,
was asked yesterday what course be
would now take, in view Of the expected
new trial FOR the woman.
He said that inasmuch as the court has
not yet decided this question he could
not outline plan of action.
lis the belief however. that Mr..
White will be asked by the California
authorities to again take part in prose-
cutting the accused. State Detective Ber-
nard j. McNcy. who was leading witt
ness against the accused, hy reason Of
having investigated the casp, doubtless
viii be again summoned in this capacity.
The Delaware Legislature made an ap-
preparation TO cover the expenses OF At
torney General White, Detective McNey
and three witnesses who went to san
Francisco and if the ease shall be rctried
another large expenditure will be ncCes-
sary to pay for the S000-mile trip
CONTINUED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 17.--Assist.
ant Attorney General Moore has obtained
"a continuance Of the Botkin case unit
September 3, to consider the question 81
jurisdiction. II heing asserteu again D,
lthe latter that, as the crime was com
/ imitted in Delaware, TO which state Oh
/ ilpoisoned candy was mailed. the ease !
/ mot within the jurisdiction Of California
This was argued before the first trial, bu
( The States jurisdiction was estahlishe,
George A. Knight attorney for Mr.
Botkin said to-day. "lhc judge in bot
( cases, in delivering the charge TO the inr
assumed an argumentative stand, an
/ that is unconstitutional Again, Mr.
Bostin's case should never have bee
heard in this state. II did not come with
in the inrIsdiction Of Tho courts here.n
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
OFFICIAL REPORTS on
BATTLE OF TEN -TSIN

Washington, Aug. 1S.-The navy de-
partment yesterday made public the
reports of Col Robert l.. Meade and
Major L. W # Waller OF the United
States marine corps in the battle Of
Tien Tsin. In describing the early
fighting in which the marines and
Ninth infantry took such a gallant
part, he says:
con the firing line the action was
especially hot, and the enemy's fire
especially rapid and accurate and at
about $3.50 g. m. the enemy appeared
in large numbers upon our left and
among the grave mounds Of the field
in which we were with the evident in
tention of flanking us. About p. m,
they again made a fianking effort, but
at this time the infantry support of the
artillery company was on the mud wall
Of the city and aided us by a cross fire.
I'VE remained in the trenches until
about p m, when we received an or
der from the brigadier general COM
manding to withdraw, which was prob
ably the most difficult action of the
day, since the enemy had so we'll COW
cred our position that their shots
struck the crests of the trenches and
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