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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
TO SEIZE SMYRNA
Plan Proposed For Collecting
Debt From Turkey.

New York, April ia special to the
Tribune from Washington says:
The U. S. charge d'affaires at Con-
stantinople viii be directed to inform
the sultan that this government must
insist upon the payment without further
delay of the 100000 Indemnity for out
RACES on American missionaries and
destruction Of their property, unless
prompt action on the sultan's part an
ticipates the uItimatum and the debt is
discharged before a resort is made to
drastic measures.
Several courses have been urged on
the president for collection of $4,000
indemnity which is admitted by the sui
tan to be due to the American mission
aries. Consideration has been given to
a proposition to seize the port of
Smyrna and administer it's customs rev.
enues until the judgment and the ex-
penses of collection are cancelled. This
course has not been wholly abandoned
in the remote contingency that satisfac-
ton is Indefinitely delayed. It involves
serious combinations in the Mediter-
ranean, for which the United States is
extremely reluctant to assume RESPONSE
bility for the recovery of SO small an
amount at the present time.
1t might precipitate war, through
Turkeys sending some of its antiquated
warships to Smyrna to resist the tenn
porary American occupation. In that
event the necessity for sending a large
fleet to the Mediterranean would Gre
ate alarm among the powers and disturb
the delicate equilibrium now existing in
Europe.
Under the circumstances it has de-
termined that diplomatic resources will
be first exhausted, with confidence that
the sultan will be brought to under
stand that his promises can not be light
ly broken.
The proved claims against Turkey
included about $500, 900 for the destruc-
ton of property alone. To these, which
admitted of practically no dispute, there
was added by the Lentz claim Of $40,-
600, which was presented by Secretary
OlneV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
SERVE WITHOUT PAY.
Wealthy Man Who Wants to Clean
Kansas City Streets.

Wansas City, Mo-, Apr. 1s-Among all
the ofhceseekers that have importuned
Mayor-elect Reed in the last few days
none has been more generous in his
proposal than ]. L. Woods Merrill, a
wealthy lumber dealer. Mr.. Merrill
would like to be superintendent of
streets. He offers to work for nothing
and he promises to keep the streets in
harmony with clean. pure Democrat
ic government. Here is his letter to
Mr. Reed:
Honorable A. Reed. Mayor Elect,
Kansas City, Mo-: My Dear Reed
Will give sufficient of my time, without
pay, to see that the streets and alleys
of this city are properly kept clean and
healthy, providing 1 can have full
charge of the street commissioner Of
fee, naming my own assistants with
out any political dictation, and guaran-
tee, with reasonable amount of funds
clean streets, up to date in every par
ticular, in keeping with a clean. pure
Democratic administration
j. L. WOODS MERRILL"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
POISONED HIS SHEEP
And Bored Holes in the Posts of
His WindmilIs.

Omaha, April 1S.-Some time ago DR..
Romines of Chadron purchased land in
Sioux county, the northwest county in
the state, and proceeded to fit up a
sheep ranch. The settlers complain that
he has allowed his sheep to roam at
will over their land and has monopoliZed
all the range. They protested and re-
cHned, asserting he was not trespassing
on the rights of anyone. One morning
recently over a hundred of Romines'
ewes were found dead. Poison had
been placed in the water tanks. Augur
holes were also bored in the posts of
his windmills, and the first stiff breeze
blew them over. Romines declares he
will stay and the settlers are deter
rnined he shall move.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
BURNED RAILROAD BONDS.
Hutchinson Council Disposes of an
Unclaimed Issue of $3.50

Hutchinson, April 1s-There was a
$4,000 fire in Hutchinson last night,
and instead of the firemen making a
desperate attempt to control it, they sat
stolidly in their places at headquarters
and paid no more attention than if the
fire had been in a foreign country.
More than this the members of the city
council sat about the smoking thou
sands and gleefully encouraged the
flames to do their worst
The fire was started in fact by Coun-
Gilman Charlie Crawford. Although it
was $4,000 fire there was nothing lost
or gained by it It occurred in the
ee0ter of the council chamber during
last evenings session and was confined
to the inner walls of the base burner
and when the smoke died away the
Hutchinson and Southwestern Improve
ment company bonds were no more.
They were not earned, and were not
claimed by the company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
RUSSIAN ROAD
To Be Built by Americans With Amer
lean Material.

Philadelphia, April 1s.-E. E. Walker of
this city and ]. H. McCleary, of Rich
mond, representing prominent capitalists
of Philadelphia and Richmand, sailed to-
day from New York on the steamship
New York for Southampton. They are
authorized to pledge bonds for any
contract for building the projected rail-
road from St. Petersburg to Odessa,
which will traverse more than half the
Russian empire from north to south The
American agents will go to London, where
a conference will be held with Russian
military officials. They will then proceed
to Paris and Berlin for conferences with
other Russian officers.
It is understood that the new railroad
cannot be constructed at a cost less than
500 600 900. Should the contract come to
this country the responsible positions in
the actual construction of the railroad
will be filed by Americans. All heads OF
denartments for the planning and all fore
men required for the laying of the rail-
road, will be taken from American offices
and workshops and only American ma
terial will be used.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
HILL, MURPHY AND CROKER
Probably Will Be Delegates to Kansas
CITY.

New York, April 18.-The Democratic
state committee will meet at the Hoff-
man house Friday for the purpose of
calling the Democratic state conven-
ton to name delegates to the national
convention which will meet at Kansas
City, July T. The impression prevails
that the state convention will be held
in Albany some time during the latter
part of next month or early in June.
There is however some talk of the con-
vention being held either in this city or
Syracuse.
Much speculation is being INDUCED in
as to who will be the delegates at large
to the Kansas City convention. There
seems to be no doubt that ex-Senators
David 3. Hill and Edward Murphy will
go to the convention. The other two
delegates will probably come from New
York and Kings counties. It is said
that if Richard Croker returns from
Europe in time he will be selected, and
that the Kings county representative
will be any man named by Hugh Nc
Laughlin- Mr.. McLaughlin's health is
not very good, and he may not be able
to attend the convention himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
ST. LOUIS DOG SHOW.
About 500 CANNES Entered and
$4,000 in Prizes Offered.

st. Louis, April 1s.-The fourth an
nual dog show of the st. Louis Kennel
club opened in the West End Coliseum
today, and will continue to the end of
the week. Never before in the history
of the organization was the outlook for
a successful show so bright Former
records as to the number of dogs en-
tered have not been broken, but the
quality of the CANNES this year is
much better than ever before.
About 500 dogs have been henched
during the past few days. They will
be judged and $4,000 in money in ad-
diton to splendid array of special
prizes will be awarded to winners in the
different classes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
THEY FAVORED LONG.
Massachusetts Republicans Instruct
in Many Towns as to Vice
President

Boston, April 18.-The prefunctory
work Of naming delegates to the Mas
sachusetts state convention next month
which will elect presidential electors
and delegates at large to the national
Republican convention was enlivened in
many city and town caucuses last night
by expressions of endorsement of Sec
rotary of the Navy Longs vice presi-
Dental candidacy. Especially was this
rule in towns around Boston, but there
was no expression of preference for the
presidential candidate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
ANOTHER ONE GONE.
Only a Few of Lincoln's Old Friends
Rem ain.

Detroit, Mich, April 1S.-sullivan Cutch-
con, ex-speaker of the Michigan house of
Representatives and prominent in local
business circles, died at his residence here
early today, aged 81 years. Mr.. Cutcheon
was born in Pembroke, n. H. While sup
erintendent of schools at PlttSheld, Ill, IN
1855 he became an intimate friend of
President Lincoln.
Mr.. Cutcheon was chairman of the
Michigan delegation at the Republican
national convention of 1868, which nomin-
ated General Grant for the presidency, He
was also chairman of the committee,
which revised the Michigan constitution
in 1873 Mr.. Cutcheon was United States
district attorney for eastern Michigan I'M
der Presidents Hayes and Arthur.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
SUSPENSION WAS SHORT.
Wire Mills at Pittsburg Resume Oper-
alton.

Pittsburg, April 1S.-Suspension of the
wire mills of the American Steel & Wire
company in this district over which
there was much anxiety, has been brief
The wire departments of the works are
operating again while the nail mills will
probably be idle for some time. Orders
have been issued for the resumption of
the Ninth street BraddOck wire plant.
All the wire drawing and rod depart
mentS are to begin at once.
The nail mill is not expected to re-
sumo for several weeks, as it is claimed
the nail market is stagnant. The Ran
kin mill will not close. 1t is reported at
Braddock that the other mills would
resume in a short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
AN OLD PROMISE
Is Recalled by the Carpet Weavers of
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, April 1S.-The Power
Loom Ingram Carpet Viewers PrOtec-
tive association of Philadelphia after
working under an old scale of prices for
five years has asked the manufacturers
for a z per cent average increase in
wages. which was promised when trade
shall warrant it"
A Joint meeting will be held on Sat
urday night at which the request will be
discussed. There are 5000 power looms
in the city, and two-thirds of them are
''murkland looms" It is thought the
demand of the weaverS will be granted,
because at the present time they can
only make SO to S11 week working full
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
TO TALK 1T OVER.
Both Sides Are Tired of the Cleveland
Strike

Cleveland, April 1s.-All indications
point toward a change in the situation OF
the nachinists' strike in this city with
in the next few days. H l. Devens, of
New York, the secretary of the National
Metal Trades association, is here In con-
ference with leading manufacturers.
The strikers cling to their original as
sertion that no outside machinists can be
obtained and think that Mr. Devens'
presence in Cleveland is significant IN
formation from a reliable source is to the
effect that Mr.. Devens is to have a con-
ference with Grand President OConnen,
of the International Association of Ma
chinists at New York, within the next
few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
waiting For the Buffalo.

Philadelphia, April 1S.-One hundred
1andsmen or raw recruits are here
awaiting the arrival of the cruiser
Buffalo from Norfolk. Thirty of the
youths are from Chicago; the same
number came off the training ship
Essex, and the remainder are Philadel-
phians. The Buffalo is to make a two
months cruise of northern European
waters. the course taking in the Baltic
along the Scandinavian coast. A stop
for orders viii be made at Gibraltar.
This trip is held by navy men to be
the finest in the cruising line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

Oakland, Cal. April 1s.-A party of
eight astronomers of which Prof Chas
Burckhalter, of Cabot observatory will
be a member, viii leave on Tuesday
next for Union Point. Ca, to observe
the total eclipse of the sun which is to
occur Nav Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
A DAMPER ON BOXING.
Gotham Police Board Will Refuse to
Grant Licenses.

New York, April 1S.-President York
of the police board came out openly
today in stating the policy of the beard
to refuse to grant licenses for public
boxing matches.
1.-The boards position is this said
he, eff it were wrong to hold a boxing
match on September 1 it is wrong to
permit one to be held on the first of
May Since the repeal of the Horton
law the board considers that it would
be violating the spirit of the law and
public opinion to issue a. permit for the
holding of a boxing match.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
A STRTKE BROKEN.

Meyersdale, Pa, April 1S.-Miners Of
the Cumberland and Summit Coal COM
pany have voted to accept the com
pany's offer of So cents a ton and will
return to work Thursday morning. This
breaks the strike, as other miners in
this region will return to work at the
same rate in the next few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
BRYAN RETURNS TO AUSTIN
From His Tour of the Pacific Coast
Country.

Austin, Tex, April 1S@Col W. J.
Bryan has returned from an extensive
tour of the Pacific slope. Mr.. Bryan
states that he found conditions in Cal
ifornia and the west most encouraging.
He will make several speeches here this
week and will leave next Monday for his
home in Nebraska, taking his family
with him. En- route home he will speak
at Wichita. Kan. on the 24th inst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
ALABAMA FLOODS.
Surrounded by Water and
Houses Float Down Warrior River.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, April 1S.-Tuscaloosa
is completely shut out from communi-
cation with the outside world except by
telegraph. No trains on either the Mo-
bile & Ohio, or Alabama Great Southern
have reached here since yesterday.
There are wash-Outs on both roads and
the tracks are under water The War
rior river is over IS feet deep.
NorthpOrt is almost entirely SUBJ
merged Two houses foated down the
river this morning and people were
rescued from the roofs of others. The
river is over four feet higher than ever
known before and still rising.
Much anxiety is felt for the planters
along the river banks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
HARRISON KEEPS OUT.
Ex-President Is Silent on Presby-
terrain Greed.

indianapolis, Ind, April 1s.-Ex-Pres-
ident Harrison will leave here today for
New York to preside over the ecumenl-
cal council which opens Saturday Gen.
Harrison will deliver the opening ad-
dress but his private secretary said Mr..
Harrison would not discuss in his ad
dress the proposed change in the Pres
byterian creed, but would confine him
self to the general work Of the council
Gen. Harrison declined to express his
views upon the creed question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
WARREN M.CR0SBY ace
no. DRY GOODS
S7a@> 6T3-6E5- kANs. AVE.

$1,000 Navy CheviOt SsshOrt fly front Jackets
Tailor Box Plat skirt
STits Black, Tan, Brown. Wine and Navy VENETIAN
CLOTH SUITS short, doubebreastcd, tight lifting
Jackets plain box plated skirt.
Bloc Mixtures and Light Grey HOMESPUN SUITS
fine line of Spring Jackets, $500 to $1,000
SeDarate Rainy Day Walking Bues Grays
Skirts and Oxfords, $500 to $1,000.
~ Homespun Skirts, Applique front, box back, So. 49,
Skirts IN Black Castor, Bloc and Oxford, $5.O
Hair Skirts with plain Applique
$500 to $1,000.
Broadcoth Cheviot Crepon Skirts
Taffeta plated $40, sig and SIS.
Black Taffeta Skirts $500 to $500.
Ready Made Good Print Wrappers and pretty patterns
Warmers well made braid trimmed collar, yoke and sleeves a
HE- inch houncc Zoe.
Ladies' Wrappers China Bues Grey
rufHe shoulder, braid trimmed, deep ruIe, $l.OO
in Blues,
withp and BRAID deep founc $l.25
Big Of Blues Blacks Greys, with fancy braided yoke, deep
Pecae Wrappers Navy White and White Black
White, insertion and embroidery foil width
skirt deep Hounce, $l95.
A fine line of Light Wrappers at sc to $3.50.
Wash We have the correct line of Waists, made the
Waists approved styles of the Fabrics
to suit all Yoo will say Our s. waist unusually good
others equally cheap all 1915
four window displays OF Waists Suits Knit Underwear sOO
Length soc
USE STANDARD PATTERNS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

oxford, O., April 18.-The Rev. Faye
Walker, D. D.. who for II years has
been president of the Oxford college,
formerly the Oxford Female college, has
presented his resignation to the board
of trustees and it has been accepted.
This step has been taken in conse-
quenee of the necessity for rest and
change of climate for Mrs. Walker,
whose health has been broken. The res
ignation takes effect at the close of the
current college year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
WISCONSIN COPPER FIND.
Ore Discovered in the Kickapoo Valley
Worth $142 Ton.

Sparta, Wis, April 1s.-Rich copper ore
has been discovered near Avalanche. in
the Kickapoo Valley, some twenty miles
south of here.
A considerable amount of the ore has
been assayed, and ran s142 to the ton.
Since then much richer ore has been taken
from the mine. Experts say there IS
doubtless a good vein there. Operations
will be begun and the land in the hills
thoroughly prospected. OF the ore pre-
viously assayed at S142 &. ton about 70 per
silver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
Attention. Union No. 1873.

Carpenters and Joiners. All members
Of Local union No. 158 are hereby no.
tilted to attend the regular meeting
Wednesday evening, April 49, to vote
on its adoption of bylaws and trade
rules. Fraternally yours, W. H. Cum
mings. Recording Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
Prof. Thrasher Is Dead.

Indianapolis, Ind.,April 1S.-Prof. viii
liam NJ. Thrasher, head of the depart
nent of mathematics at the Northwest
ern Christian university and Butler col
lege for 40 years. is dead at Berkeley,
Cal His children are Dr.Wade Thrash
er of Cincinnati, Mrs. Carver, of Irving
and Raymond Thrasher of Berkeley,
Cal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
DEMOCRATS WIN.
Garry New Haven by Majority of
Greatest in Years.

New Haven, Conn. April 1s.-The an
nual election of city and town officers
was held Tuesday and resulted in COM
plete victory for the Democratic candi-
dates. No mayoralty candidate was voted
for. The Democratic majorities range
from ZOO to 800, and are the greatest in
years. The Democrats have control of
both branches of the common council,
with a majority of Is councilmen and six
aldermen
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
Progress of Colsen Trial.

Frankfort, KY, April 18.-The taking
of testimony in the trial of Col. Colsen,
charged with killing Lieutenant Scott
and L. W. Demaree commenced this
morning in the circuit court. The first
witness introduced by the common
wealth was Captain B. B. Golden who
was badly shot during the duel and who
is supposed to have entered the hotel
office with Ethelbert Scott. Golden testi-
fed at length as to his whereabouts
after arriving in this city up to the
time of the shooting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.


DIED At BREAKFAST TABLE.
Detroit, Mich, April 1S.-George r.
Angel, president of the City Savings
bank of Detroit of the Michigan Bank
ers' association, expired suddenly at
his breakfast table today from heart
disease.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
KANSAS MINERALS.
Millions of Dollars Worth Produced
During the Year 1899.

From the advance sheets of the an
nual state geological report of Prof E
HawOrth, of Kansas University, the
following figures are taken, showing the
value Of the mineral productions of
Kansas during the year 1899;
Non-metallic products-Coal, SIS 1914
PAS; salt, without cooperage, $3.50. 900;
cooperage, $423 $40; clay products. s415,-
7SO; gypsum and other products. S3lS.-
743; stone, $215,7 1875 natural gas, $257 900;
oil, crude, $50, 1856; oil refined, SIC, $50;
hydraulic cement, S63 COO; lime (esti-
900.
Metallic products-Zinc ore, So 1853
tons, worth 1921. 1870; zinc. $685.
729: lead ore. 1897 OBS 80; yielding lead
worth S429, 344
Smelling products-Zinc smelling So
5000 lead smelling, $150000; Argen-
tine refining, $40, OBS, 1856.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
Seth Low Chosen.

New York. April 1s-Seth Low. presi-
dent of Columbia university, was elected
president of the American Geographical
society last night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18
Plague at Red Sea Ports.

Cairo. April 18.-The bubonic plague
is reported to have made its reappear-
ance at several ports on the Red sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

MARRIED LONSDALEsS SECRETARY
New York April 1S.-The newspapers
today announce the marriage in this
city yesterday of Mrs. Bernard Bere, the
actress, to c. w. Olivier. a former pri-
Yate secretary of Lord Lonsdale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

Empire Stock company at Crawford
theater. Ladies free Friday night.
Prices 10, 20. so cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

Empire Stock company at Crawford
theater. Ladies free Friday night.
Prices 10. 20. 80 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

Chester l. Long was renoninated Tor
congress from the Seventh district by
the Republicans in convention at
Hutchinson this afternoon by acelama-
ton For the first time in his congress
siona1 career. Mr.. Long viii not make
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-18

Full line Of Sheldon books. Benefits
book store. $50 Kansas avenue.