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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
Pensions For Kansans.

Washington, May 4.-Pensions have
been granted as follows:
Restoration and reissue-Lucas A.
Weeks, dead, Osborne. $40.
Increase-Wm. L. Offut, Morrill,, IS;
Henry N. Fruits, L~afonraine, $12; Hen
~ Berge, Iuka. SIT; Frederick Russell,
winfield, IS; Henry o. Williams, Gene
SEQ, $40; VIM. Logan, Minneapolis. s12i
Jacob Voegel, Kansas City, SO; Sam
uel McCluskey, National Military home,
-Leavenworth, IS.
Reissue and increase-James B.Grace.
Fort Scott, IS.
Original widows, etc.-Eliza J. Weeks,
osborne, IS; special acc. April Is, Eliza
beth ]. Wilson, Plainville, So; Amanda
Ewing, dead, Galena- So; Harriet J.
Munson, Marysville, So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
GET LIGHTS ONCE MORE.
Arkansas City Plant, Closed Since the
March Fire, Now in Operation.

Arkansas City, May 4.-Last night the
incandescent electric lights were turned
on and the people are rejoicing over this
fact. The turning on of the lights came
as a surprise. Many of the stores which
before had used the electric lights We're
but little prepared to get along. with
out them. When the supply of light
was cut off by the fire, old lamps Of
every description were pressed into SER
vice, and many were the signs of relief
heard when the electric lights shone
out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
BOXING GLUE RAIpEp.
Considine Attempted to Hold Contest
to Test the Law.

New York, May 4-Inspector Thomp-
son raided the Broadway AthIetic club
Thursday and Manager George Considine
and two pugilists were arrested. The lat
ter are Kid Thomas and James Haywood.
The charge is conducting a boxing con-
test without a police license. Considine
advertised in the morning paper that he
would conduct a boxing contest between
the two pugilistS named in the Broadway
Athletic club for a test case. The arrests
resulted when he e~ndeavored to carry
out this promise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

at Denver Saturday. President Hickey
says for the season are bright.
The teams will the Season
Saturday as follows: St. Joseph at
Pueblo; Omaha at Denver; Des Moines
at Sioux City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
Rilmarnook sold For $4,000.

New York, May 4-John E. Madden
has sold the three-year-old colt Kill
marnock, one of the public favorites for
the Metropolitan handicap to be run at
Morris Park on Saturday, to William Q.
Whitney. 1t is said that the price paid
was $50, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
81. joe 20: Emnoria 4.

Emporia, Kan, May 4-The st. Joe
team defeated the State Normals in the
second game by a score of 20 to 4. With
the exception of two brilliant running
catches in right field by Fred Hen
for the home team the game was
an uneventful smuggling match by the
visitors. Score:
R.H.E.
St. Joseph .....1 2 3SO42OO- 90 10 8
Normals :. 30 OO13OOO O. 9 5
Batteries-St. Joseph, Mankin, Her
man and king; Normals, Q. Culp, Peter
son and Moses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
MR.. ALLEN ON THE A
Man Who Will Succeed Rev. Mr..
Sheldon Starts For TonekaL

Denver, Col, May A special to the
News from Albuquerque, N. M, says:
Rev F. H. Allen, who for the past five
years has been pastor of the Congrega-
tional church of Albuquerque, left last
night for Topeka, accompanied by his
family. Mr.. Allen will occupy the pulpit
OF the Rev. Charles M. Sheldon during the
eight months vacation of the latter He
mas resigned from his pastorate and eX-
poets when his duties in Topeka are over
70 accept a professorship in a college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
Harrv Vardon Defeated.

Providence, r. L, May 4.-Harry vardon
was defeated this afternoon at the Wan
nameisett Golf club in his last match be,
fore leaving for England by the best ball
of W. D. Brownell, of the local club, and
c. L. Bremen, of the Wollaston Golf club,
Boston. The score vas 2 up and 1 to play
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
State Normal Ball Team to Play To-
peka Blues Saturday.

The state normal ball team from EN-
poria will come up to try conclusions with
the Washburn Blues Saturday afternoon.
It will be a good game undoubtedly. The
Topeka team have been playing splen-
did ball this season and should be en-
outraged by a large crowd. Gate re
ceiptS are necessary in carrying a ball
nine the same as building a convention
hall The following is the line up:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

view and took occasion to express him
self very decidedly regarding the COM
ing national election which he declares
will surely result in an overwhelming
Democratic victory.
1.-THE Democratic party is sure to
win," Mr. Bryan said without the slight
est hesitation. 1.-The people are with US
this year and they are in sympathy
with the principles which shall be en-
bodied in the Kansas City platfrom and
which represent the feeling Of the great
IA of American people"
Cincinnati and Return $1s.oo-via
Santa Fe.
Tickets on sale May s. z. and morning
rains of the Sth. Final limit May Il.
Account Peoples party national on
%vention. See T. L. King, agent A. 7. &
S. F. railway, for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
wAsHBURN VS.. EmPoRIA

minutes before he had revived sufficient
ly to be taken from the ring.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

R H z
Milwaukee ..........O4O12004s-n 9 4
Kansas City ........0 O4O2O13O- Go IA 5
Batteries Milwaukee, Rettger and
Gonding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

Western League Opens Saturday.
ct. Joseph, Mo, May 4.-President T.
J. Hickey, of the Western league, left
last night to attend the opening game
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

AT
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

r H E
Pittsburg .............0 OO0OO11G 6 5
st. Louis .............3 0 o 2 0 0 % IL 8
MISUNDERSTANDING, Waddell and Lati-
mer; St. Louis, Jones and Criger.
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Ri

New York ..............O 0O130H s 2
Brooklyn ................O 3OO1O8 8 0
Batteries-New York, Doheny and War
ner; Brooklyn, Kennedy and Farrell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

AT CHICAGO.
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

The poet was evidently broke when he
sald to his best girl: Drink to me only
with thine eyes"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

AT PITTSBURG.
Score by innings:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04

AT
Score by inningss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-04
LEAGUE.

AT
Score by innings:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
CONTINUAL SKIRMlSHiNG.
Filpinos Very Active and Many Sections Need
More Troops.

Manila. April S.-Eeparts of cncoun-
tiers between the American troops and
the insurgents continue To arrive from
many points. on Friday. Capt. Stur-
els. while accommodating. struck m in
surgrnt OUTPOST Oh the Nuvalichcs road
: miles distant from Manila. killing
two and capturing 10 men. All were
in full uniform Unfortunately capt.
Sturgis' force was not large enough 10
pursue the main body.
A detachment Of the 42nd Infantry,
while scouting in Laguna province, WAS
pursued by tn" insurgents ana obliged
to take refuge in Il church. where the
Americans repealed the rebels until re-
Inducements arrived.
Lieut.. Gordan. with a company of
the 10Th Infantry, while scouting near
Aparri Cagayan province. engaged 30
insurgents. Lieut.. Gordon was
wounded.
\ sergeant and Il corporal of Co l.
18th Infantry. were killed in a severe
fight in Capiz province, island of
Panay.
The insurgents made a night attack
upon Calbayon. island IF Samar. They
killed the sentry, sWarmed into the
town. and searched the house of Mai pr
Gilmore of the 43rd Infantry. who was
absent Thy killed his cook. Ulti-
mltcly the Americans drove them out
If the town, killing four ana captur-
ing T..
Gen. Young. commanding in north
crn Luz ON, has made several requests
for achievements. representing tina;
his force. is inatlcuuatc that the men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
IN THE SENATE.

Washington March 8.-During almost
the entire session Of the Senate sat
urday, an amendment to the Indian
appropriation bill offered by Mr.. Jones
of Arkansas. providing for the continu-
ancc Of the governments employment
of the contract Indian schools in cir
cumstancs was under consideration.
Prior to this discussion Mr.. Jones Of
fcred the following resolution, which
was adopted:
That the secrcthy Of the treasury
be directed To transmit To the Senate a
statement Of the action VI the treasury
department in the ease of Jorge Cruz.
Il resident Of Puerto Rico. alleged tp
have been brought To- New York under
contract labor To the United States, to-
gethcr with all copies Of all CORE
splndcncc in the case; ana that he be
further directed TO inform the Senate
what steps. if amy. have been taken To
prosecute. for violating the alien con
tract labor law. the person. firm or cor
porati1n entering into contract with
said Cruz"
Mr.. Chandler asked that the rcsolu-
ton respecting the seating Of Mr.. Quay
lie laid before the Senate. but nobody
Was prepared "a proceed with the dis
cussion OF the ease, 81 Mr. Chandler
consented that it should 80 over until
Monday.
Mr.. Pettus of Alabama. introduced a
bill providing for the adjustment of
the duty Of printing paper.
a bill was passed appropriating $l50,-
900 for public building at Colorado
Springs, Col.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
GEN. OTIS RECALLED
Correspondence Shows that il Was Done
Wholly at His Request.

Washington, April S.-Gener,I Otis b,s
been formally relieved of the commend and
of the United States forces in tho phiiinl
pines and of the Sth Army Germs man
his request.
The correspondence showing bow ,bis
was brought about has been mad n,hiic
at the war department 1t is al follows.
Manila, April 3. 1900.
states; absent from family and business
attention to which important. since M
Ncmber, -, except few days: wish ia sail
by May l. If possible; believe matters
here can be placed in quite setil iia.tern
condition by that date, although large re-
pressive military force must be main
tanned some time. OTIS"
''Washington, April 3, 1900.
Replying To your cable of Aprii 2 the
secretary of war instructs me To saw thar
the President regrets to have Won leave
the Philippines but he feels that your
distinguished and successful service in
both military ana civil administration for
nearly two years entities YOU to prompt
compliance with whatever wish you
choose to express regarding your assign
ment to duty. and requisite order will be
route and taking such time as NAV be
agreeable to YOU. With understanding
that Gen. MacArthur will succeed YOU as
military governor, the secretary Of war
wishes rerommrndatiUn III rnymm ~ "a,
of department Of northern Luzon.
"CORBIN."
Manila April g. 1900
''Will remain until certain important
notifications civil administration deter
mined. New code judicial criminal pro-
ccdure approd ching completion and other
matter receiving consideration: think can
leave about May !. VIII cable latter part
Of month date 1 desire 70 be relieved ana
recommend officer for department com
mandcr. Wish to return hy most cxpcdi-
upus route ana await orders short time
until private business receives attention.
No request To make regarding future
sphere of duty. OTIS"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
Cure the following symptoms:

Pains in the back aide; under the
shoulder blade, smotherIng sensations.
tired feeling, coated tongue,
blotches or pimples, a bad taste in
the mouth, sick or bloating stomach,
headache, dizziness, stiffness of the
limbs, skin trouble, brain flag, losing
weakened memory, creeping and cold
ness in the feet or legs, creeping pa
ralysis, sciatica, specks before the eyes.
loss Of vitality, premature old age.
Are you nervous? Do you take cold
easily? Are ycu losing in weight? II
so, DR.. Hallock's Wonderful Electric
Pills will cure you. The Pills will give
correct all the above symptoms. They
cure after all else fails. LADIES will
find in them a valuable tonic and the
greatest blood and nerve builder Of the
age. They are perfectly harmless and
may be taken with safety by persons
Of the most delicate constitutions.
Sold at stores, or sent from 1abora-
tory, sealed, 81 per box; 6 boxes, suffi-
Gent TO cure most obstinate cases, IS.
John Coughlin, Augusta, c. H.
Beane, Gardiner, or sent direct from
laboratory. prepaid to destination, on
receipt of price. Advice on all diseases
from Specialists, Free.
HALLOCK DRUG co, 40 Court ST.,
Boston, Mass.
Trade supplied by John w. Perkins
Co, Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Bv the establishment of the new mail
route. over the Sanford Cape Por-
poisc Electric Railroad, Sanford now
receives six mails day, instead Of
four.
The prospect at Biddcford, Saturday
night. was promising that the strike
of Saco and Pattee machine shop men.
which has been in progress for four
weeks, will be settled, early this week.
The management Of the Home for
Friendless Boys at Portland. has pur-
chased a lot on the Riverton road. and
will erect new home, this year. to be
ready for occupancy in the early fall.
The clergymcn Of Sanford and vicin-
ity have organized a Ministerial AS
ISOLATION, the first meeting to be held,
April 16. The Rev. A. X. Bryant is
president, and the Rev. y. L. Chase,
secretary.
The monthly report of the Portland
overseers Of the poor shows that aid
was furnished. during March, to 1913
persons. representing 450 families The
present number of inmates of the city
aims house is 110: patients in the City
hospital, 81.
The old schooner Laura Robinson of
Rockland Me, bound from that port
for New York with a cargo if lime was
totally wrecked off Monomoy. Satur-
day morning. The crew were saved
after some difficulty by the men of the
life saving station.
A movement has been started to en-
able the Maine Historical Society to
raise the funds necessary to insure the
keeping of the old Longfellow mansion
on Congress street. Portland. as one
of the city's landmarks. The interior
OF the house is practically as it was
when vacated by the beloved poet.
The annual report of Marshal Sy1-
vester of Portland. was presented to
Mayor Robinson, Saturday. The whole
number of arrests during the lear was
1882, decided falling off from the pre-
ViOuS year. drunkenness" was the
complaint in 115S cases The marshal
would like to see the force reorganized
and special detective added. He
asks for the immediate appointment Of
three more patrolmen.
The underwriters of the schooner Irene
Of st. John. n. B.. which Went ashore on
the southwest end of Cross island in a
snow storm, March 81. and which. after
being fioated on the following high tide.
made harbor at Cutler in damaged con-
dition having telephoned along the coast
to locate the vessel. have taken her in
charge. She is now at Machiasport.
where she will be repaired. The Irene
was badly strained while on the lodges
There was a hearing at Portland. Sat
urday. in the case of Woodbury. & MouI-
ton, bankers. before Referee Pierce. Mr..
Freeman was not present. The hearing
was on the application Of the trustee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
BY THE GARROTE.
Five Puerto Rican Murderers Suffer In,
Penalty OF Their Crime.

Ponce. p. r.. April S.-The bodies of
the five men who We're garrotted, yes
terday, We're buried in the potter :
field. Subsequently the execution plat
form was broken up by crowd of
relic hunters who carried away the
fragments as mementoes. 1t seems
that a few photographs Of the eXecu-
ton were secured The cXecutioncrs
and the garroters We're returned, to
day, to san Juan. Paupers continue to
overrun the city. This morning, Wo-
man died of starvation in the plaza.
The five men, Simeon Rodriguez.
Carlos Pacheto. Hermogenes Pacheto,
Eugenio Rodriguez and ROsalie San
tiago were executed, Saturday, by the
garrote in this city, at a spot about a
mile from the Jail.
Business was suspended and large
and orderly crowds lined the streets
and surrounded the elevated platform
uDon which the execution took place.
The policing was perfect. A company
If infantry was held in the vicinity,
hut its services We're not needed.
The doomed men, manacled and at
tended by priests, received visitors
during the last "a hours. They slept
but little and smoked and talked much.
Each man had cart to himself and
was accompanied by priest. The eX-
ecutioners cart led the horrible pro-
cession. The condemned men were
manacled. hands and feet. and wore
cans and robes, which We're adjusted
unon them by the chief executioner
who told the men to be brave. Eu-
genio Rodriguez resisted the execu-
TONERS and in the scuffie his clothing
was torn. Before he was subdued five
officers were required to overpower
him.
The women along the route of the
PROCESSION walled and wept as the con-
demned men went by. A halt was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Fire, Saturday, destroyed the saw and
grist mill of NJ. a. Parker, in East Leo
Minister Mass, and the residences of Mr..
Parker and William N. Malt. nearby. The
total loss Is placed at $4,000, upon which
there is no insurance.
The 6. ID. Pugh Touring mill al Proc
torsville o.. caught fire, Saturday, and q
eonflagration resulted which destroyed
half the thriving little town. Two blocks
OF residences and business houses were
burned; Loss, nearly $20O000; insurance,
about $40 900.
Elizabeth Ely Maria Coghlan known on
the stage as Ely Coghlan, died in STAN
Iord, Conn; Sunday morning. She was
- years old. having been born in Peter
boro. England, in 1864. Her death was
she was very ILL.,
The steamers Vanguard, with 200!
seals, the Ranger. with 1900 seals, and
the Algerne, with u 900, arrived at st.
johns. n f.. Saturday. The Ranger had
man washed overheard. The Algerine
whlie making port, had her bow crushed
IN the ice Hoes, and arrived badly leak
ing. All report the remaining ships of
the Meet steadily augmenting their catch.
Capt Nathan Appleton of Boston. ex-
president of the Massachusetts Branch
81 Sons OF the American Revolution, has
arrived az Paris, with the object Of seek
ing the graves Of French soldiers and
sailors VINO fell in the cause Of Amcric IN
Independence. He means to place over
lhese graves commemorative tablets. lie
began his task by making the rounds Of
the Partisan cemeteries.
Jone Lane, II years old. son of Thomas
Lane, blacksmith. living at 115 Canter-
bury street, Worcester. Mass, hanged
himself. in thy cellar of his home, sun
day. The lad had just returned from
Sunday school and went to the cellar to
do some chores, as it was supposed.
About 20 minutes later his stepmother
found him hanging from rafter in the
cellar. In the opinion of Medical Ex
aminer +. II. Baker, it was a deliberate
suicide
Just one minute before the expiration,
Saturday. VI the time limit within which
the Gilltttc-lIcrzog Manufacturing 60. Of
Minneapolis. MINI, had agreed to accept
a contract for the reconstruction of the
Kansas CITY convention hall. the accept
ancc Of tho committee on building was re-
ceiy,d by telephone. This means that
the steel work will BE- completed by June
10. under \ sufficient guarantee. The car
ncgir Steel XIV. Of Pit ShurE ~ already
turning ont tine rolled iron, which Will De
shipped to Minneapolis far fabrication.
The mills at Minneapolis began. Saturday
night. work uu tEc building. using ma
tcrial alrrtdy on hand. Special trains
will be- used for tho transportation Of the
material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
Drunkenness Cured
II is Now within the Reach Of Every Woma
TO Save The Drunkard.
A Trial Package Mailed Free to All.

BY a new discovery which can be given
in tea, coffee or food. 1t does its work
50 silently and surely that while the de-
the drunkard is reclaimed even against
his will and without his knowledge or CO.
operation. Send your name and address
TO DR.. j. w. Haines. 1929 Glenn Bldg
Cincinnati, Ohio, and he will mail enough
of the remedy free to show how it is used
in tea coffee or food and that it wal cure
the dreaded habit quietly and perma-
nently, also full directions how to use it,
books and testimonials from hundreds
who have been cured. and everything
needed to aid you in saving those near
and dear to you from a life of degrade
ton and ultimate poverty and disgrace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09

made near the platform and the carts
proceeded singly to the steps.
Some of the condemned men walko5
up, but others had to be carried to the
platform, where they We're seated and
bound with their backs to the posts.
AS the executioner frightened the
screws rapidly the bodies twitched for
two or three minutes and then all was
over.
The crowds dispersed in an ordcrIv
manner after the execution and the
business houses were reopened
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
IN The HOUSE.

Washington. April S.-The House,
Saturday, paid tribute t. the memory
Of Richard 7. Bland Of Missouri. pop
ularly known as silver Dick" Bland.
who was member of the House for
% years. The splendid euloSies Of the
life and career of the great champion
Of silver were offered by members on
both sides Of the chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09

MIR. COombs, for leave to sell the assets
OF the concern whenever he shall have a
satisfactory order. After a full hearing
Mr.. Pierce issued an order for Mr..
.Coombs to sell the assets according to his
discretion. 1t Is understood that Mr..
Coombs has spot cash offer for the en-
tire assets of the firm, including all the
Kansas real estate and the stocks and
bonds. The name of the person who
makes this offer is withheld. but it is said
that the offer Is considerably more than
the appraisal Of the assets. II will very
probably be accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09

The Allan Line steamship Californian,
which was recently pulled off. from Ram
Island ledge, and has been beached on
the South Portland flats undergoing tenn
porarv repairs. started at $50 p. NJ. Sat
nrdav. in tow of five tugs for Boston,
Capt Humphreys Of the Boston 4, Towbo o.
no WIS done. saws her bottom is in bad
condition. Her Keel is 3S5 feet long: and
he says that less. than 80 feet Of it is in IN
tact. The rest is perforated. Dent anu
turned II will require five or six weeks
work TO put her in condition to join the
Allan feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-09
How 70 Quit Tobacco.

A new discovery, odorless and tastelcss,
that ladies can give in coffee or any kind
Of food quickly curing the patient with
out his knowledge. Anyone can have a
free trial package by addressing Rogers
Drug & Chemical CO.. 40 Fifth and Race
SITS, Cincinnati. Ohio. and easily drive
foul tobacco smoke and dirty spittoons
from the home.