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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
MR.. LELAND TALKS.
Had Nothing to Do With Grimes Suit
But Wants Investigation.

Cyrus Leland today returned from a
weeks absence from the city. On the
train Mr. Leland heard of the charge
that he inspired the suit against Treas
llrer Frank Grimes and the additional
charge that he is responsible for this
prose cution of the treasurer. After his
arrival in Topeka additional informa-
ton concerning the part in which he has
been cast by friends of Mr. Grimes,
caused Mr.. Leland to make the follow
ing statement:
1T has come to pass that if J.
r.. Burton should by any extraordinary
chance have moral spasm or Frank
Grimes should have a sore throat or a
black eye there would be some people
who would charge me with being re-
sponSible for it. I never had anything z
to do with the bringing of the suit
against Grimes and his bOndSmen. /
never instigated it and am not RESPONSE
BILE for it in any way, shape or form, and
it is unfair for them to charge me with
it.
But while I am on this subject I
want to say that it seems to me as a
Republican who desires the success OF
his party and as a citizen of the state
of Kansas that the important question
is not who is responsible for the suit,
whether Leland or some one else, but
rather whether the charges are we'll
founded or not. If it is true that Grimes
various banks and has drawn and ap-
propTiated for himself and his friends
interest amounting to a large sum of
money the Republican party will not
stand for it or assume the responsibility
for Mr.. Grimes, and say with Governor
Stanley that he ought to be compelled to
disgorge. IF it IS not true. then Grimes
should speedily set himself right before
the people.
1T is not a question of responsibility
for the suit but the important thing is,
are the charges true or false? I de-
sire to say again that I am not re-
in 7
may also say that as long as I have
been connected with politics have en-
deavOred to make it impossible for such
charges to be made against the people
of my party. and it is a matter Of
common knowledge that at the last ses-
sion of the legislature I endeay0red to
secure the passage of bill wiping off
of the statute books all possible pre-
text or excuse for not keeping the
moneys of the state in the vaults Of the
state treasurer's Office where men are
employed and paid by the state to
guard and protect it; or if loaned that it
be done openly and not secretly and
that it be only loaned upon proper Sc
curity. and that the interest received
thereon be paid into the treasury for the
benefit Of the taxpayers of the state.
The result Of my attempt Is also a mat
ter of common knowledge. Those peo-
pie who cond0ne or excuse official de-
linquency never do their party a service
in the long run.
THE suit against Grimes and his
bondsnen was undoubtedly brought by
the opposition at this particular time for
political effect. and not because they
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
MUST DO APLENTY.
When We Begin Furnishing Chinese
Says Mr.. Gamewell.

San Francisco, Oct. 1O.-Among the ar
rivals from the Orient on the steamer
America Maru, is F. d. Gamewell, to
whose energy and engineering skill the
safety of the beleaguered Pekin legations
was in large measure due, as it was
owing largely to the effectiveness of his
plans of defense that they We're able to
hold out against the Chinese rabble until
the relief column reached them.
As to the results of this war; said
Mr. Gamewel, do not hesitate to say,
and l believe my sentiments are shared
by many others, that the United States
should insist that leaders of the uprising
be punished to the fullest extent. Wheth-
er that punishment shall take the form
of execution is a matter to be determined
later. but whatever is done should be
effect upon the Chinese nation. Tt is no
fault of the Boxers that all our mission
aries over there are not dead today. If
We make ughl OF TINS thing and pass 1T
by, merely demanding an indemnity, it is
my opinion that the same terrible scenes
will be repeated within a few years.
He was told that the Germans had de-
manded the head of Prince Tuan and did
not propose to leave China until they got
Good" said he. and Mrs. Gamewen ap-
proved. 1.-The Germans understand the
situation and | hope they will stick to
their decision.
Ms. Goodrich, missionary, and bar
three Children. have also arrived here
wife, Miss Kate l.. Ogborn and Mr.. and
Mrs. O. Cadys were the other missionaries
on board the America Maru. DR.. Miller
and wife were stationed IL Pao Ting Flu,
100 miles distant from Pekin. On account
of Mrs. Miller's Illness they left for the
after their departure the railroad track
was torn up. There were three missions
and fifteen missionaries at Pao Ting Flu
The Rev. Mr.. Miller is certain that none
of them is now alive
Miss Ogbern comes from Central China
and Mr. and Mrs Cady from western
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GIVES UP THE FIGHT.
Deposed Colombian President Accepts
the Situation.

New York, Oct. 10.-President Manuel
A. Sanctemente of the republic of Co
Iombia, who was deposed from Office on
July 81 and his place taken by Vice
Vice President jose NJ MarroQuin, has
relinquished his claim to the head of
the government, thus making the latter
the legal chief executive. This news has
been received in this city by Eduardo
Espinosa, charge d'affaires and consul
general Immediately upon receipt of
this information, Senor Espinosa sent a
cable message to Bogota resigning his
office. Senor Espinosa, who is an ap-
pointee of DR.. Sanctemente, explained
his course by saying that principle COM
PEELED him to resign. He said he will
retain the office Of consul general until
his successor is appointed.
The recognition of Dictator Marro-
quin by President Sanctemente, was
brought about, 1t is said, through Cen
era1 Prospero Pinson who called on the
latter in behalf of SenOr Marroquln.
What promises were made to Sancte-
mente to cause him to take this step
is not known, for he has issued procla-
nations saying he would fight against
his overthrow. 1t is believed here that
Senor Marroquin, now the legal presi-
dent has given assurances to Sancte-
mente that the Nationalist ConServa-
tive party would receive several high
offices, including cabinet positions.
DIR. Santemente will, it is believed, go
to his native town of Buga, department
of Cauca, and there spend his declining
Ire. lie VIII retain WnaI IS Known dS
the titular presidency which carries with
it a pension, but no authority. It is the
opinion of many Colombians in this city
that President Sanctemente acted as he
did on account OF his age. He is 85 years
of age and it is intimated that We're it
not for that he would start revolution
to regain the presidency. AS it is there
was a conflict a few days ago between
his supporters in the army and those
who had sworn allegiance to Vice Presi-
dent MarroQuin.
Senior Restrepo, diplomatic representa-
tive in this country, of the Liberal revo-
lutionists said last night that the action
any way affect the rebellion but that it
will continue, despite the change in the
government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
INTO INDIANA.
Gov. Roosevelt VIII Spend Two
Days Among the Hoosiers.

Chicago. Oct. 10.-Governor Roose-
velt's special train arrived from St.
Louis at S:45 a. M, an hour and a half
late and half an hour later departed
for Indiana, where the governor viii
spend the next two days. The party is
in charge Of United States Senator Fair
banks Of Indiana, who joined it at Chi
cage. Among the party that came in
from st Louis were Mrs Chaffee, wife
of the general, her sister, Mrs. w B.
Clarke, and Mr.. Clarke, of Kansas City.
They Joined the party at St Louis, and
are en- route west National Commit
teeman Kerens, who conducted the spe-
cial from st. Louis, remained here
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10

here in time for it. The mass meeting
was held late IN the afternoon.
National Organizer Dilcher was presi-
dent and Mayor Moir welcomed Presi-
dent Mitchell and his party.
SLIDING SCALE MUST GO.
PottsvilIe Pa, Oct. 10-The Shenan-
doah delegates to the miners conven-
tion have received their final instrue-
tions. Not one Of them will vote con-
trary to these Instructions. AT the
meeting of two Of the local unions of
the United Mine Workers at Shenan-
doah it was decided to demand that the
sliding scale, or the $3.50 basis should
be abolished before the strike is de-
clared at an end. The delegates to the
Scranton convention We're so instructed.
Many of the delegates from SchuyI1ill
declare that before a complete agree
nlent is reached between the operators
and the miners a joint conference must
be held at which the sliding scale, dock
age, Semi-mOnthly pay and other griev-
ances must be adjusted It is not be-
Iieyed that the operators will go into
such a conference. President Mitchell
and the other labor leaders are strong
advocates of annual wage scale arrange
ments similar to that in force in the
bituminouS coal fields. The operators
in these regions meet their employees
each year and fix the wage scale. If
this proposition and that relating to the
abolition of the sliding scale are brought
before the convention and negotiations
with the mine owners are opened, it
may cause considerable delay in the set
tlement of the strike. The convention
may be In session several days, and it
is hardly probable that any coal win
be mined next week. Some of the ma
tional officers are unanimous in their
declarations for a settlement, and will
exercise their Influence with delegates to
accept the offer of the companies.
At this time the men are divided on
the proposition as to whether or not it
is a victory. The sliding scale and the
price of coal at tidewater have been an
enigma to more enlightened minds than
those of the miners in the past, and the
real gain or loss will only be demon
strated by actual practice. A vote for
the resumption cf work is regarded as
certain, but this, it is believed, will only
be secured after considerable difficulty.
Most of the mine owners who have
granted the increase do not specify in
their notices how long the advance shall
remain in force, and it is not unlikely
that an attempt will be made by the
miners in convention to open negotia-
tions with the operators looking toward
an understanding on this matter. This
viii cause delay, and no one looks for
resumption of work early next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
FRISCO BUS MIDLAND.
Issues Bonds to Purchase Kansas
Road It Had Leased.

St. Louis, Oct. 10-At a special meet
ing of the stockholders Of the St Louis
& San Francisco Railroad company held
in the general office Of the company.
acquisition of the road and property of
the Kansas Midland railway was au-
thOrized- The Kansas Midland extends
from Wichita to Ellsworth, Kan, dis
tance of 1p6 miles; was formerly leased
to the st. Louis & San Francisco Rail-
way company and since the reorganiza-
ton Of the Frisco has been operated for
account OF the Midland receiver An is
sue of $500 900 Of purchase money 4 per
cent bonds, OF which S1,10O 600 viii be
paid for the property and 100000 re-
served for future improvements and ad-
ditions to the property, was authorized.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
AN HONEST ELECTION
Is What Chairman Jones Says
He is Bound to Have.

Chicago. Oct. Ex-senator ]. K. Jones,
chairman of the national Democratic
committee said today:
i intend to address a letter to the
Democratic members all over the coun-
try requesting them to give their proof,
IN all instances that come within their
knowledge of employers undertaking to
coerce or intimidate employees. I have
some men in Ohio, for the purpose of as
certaining the conditions there and I
have instructed them to report carefully
what facts they discover. Our people
are thoroughly aroused to the danger in
this direction and are determined to
have an honest election
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10

didn't do the same thing that Grimes
is charged with doing, but it is certain
that the Republican national and state
tickets will carry this state by a large
majority, and if Grimes is indebted to
the state on account of wrongful use of
public funds the Republican state ad-
ninistration will hold him to a strict
accountability. have no doubt that
this incident will cause the next legis-
lature to pass such laws as will pre-
vent the possibility of any such charges
in the f11f1ll.e .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10

The grading OF Lane street between
Thirteenth and Fifteenth streets was com
rnenced Tuesday afternoon and the reaI-
dents offered TO objections several or
the property owners called upon the
mayor. and. as 70 was found that the OLD
stakes were in the center ~ The street. .C
was decided to do the grading according
to these and not the lines az run 10y the
county surveyor This SO lsEcd the resi-
dents. as 10 will not he disturbing The
parking or change the lire uf the street.
as they understood IL ~ bes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
The somers Gets Throneh.

Philadelphia. Oct 10.-The torpedo
boat Somers. from New York for this
city, arrived safely inside the Delaware
capes early today and later anchored
off League Island navy yard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
WILL BE WARMER.
That Is What the Weather Man
Promises

The weather continues pleasant with
promise that it will remain so and be
still warmer.
The temperature in Colorado has been
down to 90 but is noderatfng. The max
irnum here Tuesday was TO- The mini
mum today was AZ and at II o'clock this
morning the temperature was so. The
wind has been south blowing about
eight miles an hour The forecast is
fair tonight and Thursday. Warmer
west portion tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
WE'RE WORN OUT.
Condition of American Troops Sent to
China

San Francisco, Oct. 10.-Lieut a. Dol
gorouloff, OF the Russian army, is here
on his way east, where he will spend a
few days before returning to Russia
The lieutenant was on board the Russian
flagship when the attack was made on
the forts at Taku- He commended the
work of the Americans in China. but
SAYS they would have done better had
they been sent fresh from the United
States instead Of from Manila, as many
Of them were fatigued and worn out
by previous fighting in the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
First Ragistratinn nau

Chicago, Oct. 10.-The result of the
first day of registration in Chicago for
the presidential election. which occurs
next month, shows that 2S3. .361 voters
entered their names on the registration
books. The first day four years ago
293. .5O7 voters REGISTERED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
Fred Gilbert Defeated.

Chicago. Oct 10.-Fred Gilbert, of
Spirit Lake, Iowa, lost the champion
ship of inanimate target shooting of
America to William E. Crosby, of
O'Fallon, Ill, at Watson park today.
The event was at $50 targets per man,
for the cup and 500. Score: Crosby,
126. Gilbert, 123.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10
Weather Indications

Chicago, Oct. 10-Forecast for Kansas:
Fair tonight and Thursday; warmer in
west portion tonight: southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-10

here in time for it. THE mass meeting
was held late IN the Afternoon. X
National Organizer Dilcher was presi-
dent and Mayor Moir welcomed Presi-
dent Mitchell and his party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
FROM EMPORIA.

Geo. Paxton, of the back shops, was
in Topeka Monday on business.
Fireman Bristol. a cutoff man, while
shaking the CRATE fell and hurt himself.
He slipped and struck himself on the
corner of the tender. Fireman Pete
Bontz relieved him
At a meeting Of the Emporia lodge Of
the o. r. @. Sunday afternoon the an
nual election of officers was held H O.
Taylor was elected chief conductor; W.
". HedgecOek, secretary and treasurer,
and J. G. Jackson, assistant chief con-
ductor. E DoWd was elected a. delegate
to the national convention which meets
in St Paul, May, 1901
John Steinmeyer did a gallant act
Sunday afternoon by saving an old man
from being run over by the cars The
man got off the cars to look at the
California exhibition car when his train
started He was in the act of trying to
catch hold of the train when John
grabbed him
The fast mail made a, phenomenal run
from Florence to Newton Saturday
morning The distance was e miles and
the run was made in SO minutes from
stop to stop. The distance from Flor
ence to Peabody II miles. was made in
nine minutes fat From Newton to
walton including q stop at the Mis-
souri, Pacific crossing, the time con-
sumed was just seven minutes. and the
distance is seven miles. The train
reached Newton at 7.13. saving the fine
BY Just two minutes. Engineer RolIO
vas at the throttle and engine No. 50
did the work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

that Emporia and Lyon county viii
vote the bonds asked for on December
g. when the special election is held for
that purpose
Loyn countyss history has been full
of railroad fights No other county in
Kansas has been such battle-ground in
this respect But time after time the
interests that are already conferred there
have succeeded in shutting out new
corners seeking an entrance. The Mis-
souri, Pacific made a strenuous effort to
get into Emporia and came near to sue
ceeding, but failed. It's Denver line
finally went across the north portion of
the county and On through Council
Grove. l. Seyery, OF the Santa Fe
directorate, and the late H G. Cross, of
the Katy, welded influences that could
not be Stenmed.
Then the Emporia and Kansas city
road was given birth, fOstered and fur
thered, for time. Work was begun on
both ends, but the ends never met for
the same influences overturned the bud
ding scheme and tracks already laid
were left in idIenesS and finally were
torn up. The Rock Island could not get
in and was diverted more to the west
in its strike for the southwest
The late c. V Eskridge, friend to
both the Santa Fe and the Katy, was
ever jealous for bringing another road
into Emporia nevertheless. It was his
desire to have the Lawrence & Carbon
dale extended but his hopes and efforts
to bring it about were never realized.
Now it is different Two roads are
going through Lyon county and EN-
poria very soon. Besides the Orient
8here is the Kansas & Southern For
this line final surveys have been COM
pleted for 80 miles for the extension from
Westmoreland south through Myers
Valley, Louisville, Wamego and Alma
The right OF way IS being secured and
it is expected to let contracts this win
ter.
Mr.. Stillwell's energy as an organizer
has knocked down the barriers for the
Orient He was in EmpOria Saturday
night and made a talk on s'Emporia as
a Division Point" There was a big
mass meeting and much enthusiasm. He
does NOT promise just what points the
line will touch. that is for the surveyors
to determine, but it Is evident thus early
that Lyon county IS going his way, to
recover in measure, what it has lost by
disdaining previous opportunities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04

written it. Jessie then started to come IN
I took hold Of the screen I invited her
in I thought I would treat her as
lady. The screen was not fastened when
she came to the door. I was standing in
side the door. Jessie came in as I invited
her to do. / opened the screen and stepped
back and she came in and sat down on
the lounge, on the north side of the ROOM
I sat down in a chair on the west side OF
the room, by the window
Il then asked Jessie to let me see the
letter, but she refused to do So Jessie
then asked me if DIN and myself were
friends of hers I told her that We Were
certainly not Jessie asked me If re-
membered when she came home from E1x-
celsior Springs, that she spoke TO me, that
1 did not speak I said I had d good
reason for not speaking to her at that
time. I told her that knew how she had
been acting-had been running into the
store She said she had not been in there
but one dozen times I told her further
that she had invited Olin out one night,
and that another night she net him after
he had been at our house
Jessie at first denied all that told her
but finding that it was of no use she then
confessed it all and then she said: Well,
you may read the letter As she said this
she arose from the lounge, and passing
in front of me and to my right, looking
out OF the door, she asked me if there
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-04
Rallroad Men Federating.

Federation of railroad employees of
various orders on respective railway
systems now seems to be the order of
the day At Atchison. Kas., Sunday a
meeting of Missouri Pacific telegraphers
from St Louis, Kansas City, Leaven-
worth, Omaha and many smaller points
was held, and the matter of federating
with the engineers firemen, conductors
and trainmen unanimously Endorsed. It
it proposed to band together the mem
bers of Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers, the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Ffrernen the Order of Railway Conduc-
tors and Brotherhood of Railway Train
men on the Missouri Pacific and make
the grievances of one set of employees
the grievances of the other orders. Much
progress is being made, and it is be-
lieved that a strong federation will be
in existence within a short time.
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THE NERVE OF A PASS F1END.
Illinois Mans Queer Ground For Free
transportation.

Many strange and amusing appeals
are made to the passenger and ticket
agents OF large railroads who have
power to issue free transportation when
they consider the applicant worthy Of
such favors from the companies. Gen
eraI Passenger Agent w J. Black was
made the subject of a nervy strike one
day last week
The request came in the shape of a.
telegram from a small town in Illinois
1t was sent over the company's special
wire at the expense Of the company, and
read as follows.
General Passenger Agent Santa Fe
railroad: Am about TO leave for Okla
hOma, and as I am going to take a
man with me who will pay his fare from
here there deem it just to ask you for
a free pass for myself from here to
Oklahoma and return
JOHN BLANK"
Mr. Black did not send the free pass
to the Illinoisan, but set to work to
figure out how long it would take for
the railroad to drift into the hands of
a receiver if a free pass was given to
every person who could find another
who was willing to pay his full fare
one way. AS a result Of his figuring
he soon discovered that the company
would soon have TO sell some of its roll
ing stock to pay operating expenses