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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
THIRTY ON THE LIST.
Candidates For Railroad Com
missioner Places Classified.

There are thirty candidates in the list
for railroad commissioner. There are
ten for each place therefore, but a great
many have little more satisfaction com
ing to them than being in the also ran
class. Not more than seven are con-
sidered to have a show to win.
The possibilities have narrowed down
to Walker. Findlay, Finney, Rees. FIke,
Millar and Morse
Rees has three votes to go into the
contest with. which is more than any
other one man seems to have in sight
at present. He is the anti-railroad can
didate, however, and the claim is made
that he has got his limit for that rea-
son. This explains the serene confidence
in the selection of James N Fike for the
minority place.
The impression grows that the two Re
publican members of the commission will
be chosen from this trio-W Walker. Morse
and F'inney The Burtonites have thus
far failed to make great headway w1h
F'indlay, and the senator himself has
kept out Of the fight as much as pos
sible.
Morse would be two of the board
The full list of candidates is as fol-
lows:
First Dfstrict-M E. Larkin CR-).
A. McNeaI (R.). Topeka; c. L. Short
(R.). Topeka; Jas. A. Troutman (R),
Topeka; George Findlay (R.), Topeka;
z. B. Cowgirl CD, Topeka
Second District-D. T. Crawford (R.),
Kansas City, Kas.; c. F. Allen CR.), Fort
Scott; B. J. Sheridan CD. Paola-
Third District-C- a. Mcneil (R.),
Columbus; Harvey M Mickle (R),
Coffeyville; j. H Curran CP.), Parsons;
Geo. Campbell CPD, Oswego; E. c.
Weilep CD. Galena-
Fourth District-Vernon Martin CR.),
White City: D. W. Finney (Ee.). Neosho
Falls; II. d. Dickson CD. Emporia;
Frank McCauly (P), EInporia.
Fifth District-R. r. Rees (I2.), Min
neapolis; Sidney G. Cook CD, Herring
ton: Joseph G. Lowe CD, Washington
Sixth District j. c. Postlethwaite
(R), Jewell City; Jas N. Fike Cd,
Colby.
Seventh District-W. c. Millar CR),
Lake City; J. c. o. Morse (H.). Hutch
inson; F. L. Richter (R-), Wichita; D.
P Moran (R.1. Wichita; NJ. Sweeney
CD, Dodge city; I. P. Campbell (P.),
Wichita
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
BLAMES THE POLICE.
Russian Minister of the Interior Is
sues Circular.

St Petersburg. March 26--A- circular IS
sued by the minister of the interior blames
the police for not crushing the demon
strations at the outset by the dispersion
Of gathering crowds 1t is said the po-
lice must learn where and when demon
strations are planned and mass their
forces there. Above all, order must be
restored at any cost, and the authorities
must not fear to use the necessary force
and severity The military, the circular
further says, can be called upon when
firing is necessary and the cavalry may
be summoned upon any occasion TO clear
the streets.
The Russian Authors Mutual Aid as
sOclation. founded by the Russian Liter
airy society. has been ordered to close tho
premises owing to a protest OF the author
tiles during the recent riots issued
short time ago.
a student at the st. Petersburg univers-
ity named PrOskuriakof, who had been
sentenced to two years military service
and drafted into a regiment soon to leave
for Iurkestan; a woman student named
SmirnOva, and Lieutenant kutness of a
sapper battalion have ben found dead
near hamburg in the St. Petersburg
province. The student held a revolver
and it IS evident that the three persons
committed suicide
The press is beginning to display un-
easiness on account of the position taken
by Japan with regard to Manchuria,
though the Bourse Gazette expresses it
self enthusiastically, declaring its conf
dence that this question VIII never be-
come an apple of discOrd between the two
mightiest Asiatic powers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
TO FIGHT AT FRISCO.
Jefries and RuhIin Matched For
a Battle About July 1.

New York, March 26.-The Journal and
Advertiser says:
Jas. ]. Jeffries and Gus Rubin have
about completed arrangements to fight
for the championship of the world in
San Francisco. In fact, they are prac-
tica1y matched.
They have been offered a date, July I,
by J. J. Groom, manager and match
maker Of the National Sporting club of
San Francisco. The only hitch is on the
question of the fighters share of the re-
ceipts The club has offered the men
sixty per cent Of the gross receipts for
twenty or twenty-five round contest.
Billy Madden, manager Of Rubin,
and acting for the Akron man. has de-
manded seventy per cent OF the gross re-
ceipts and $500 for expenses to San Fran
cisco
The question of the date has been left
open to Jeffries, who demanded this con-
cession before he would agree to make
the match On other matters Jeffries has
notified Madden that he will agree to the
terms asked by Rubin.
Madden and Rubin have been negO-
tiating with Groom for three weeks past
and have been in the city during that
time They expect a definite reply to
Maddeu'S demand today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26

in the Seventh district who would like -
have Mr. Longs job and they will all
urge him to run for the senatorship.
They are not for Stanley because STAN
ley's nomination would do them no good.
The men mentioned are aspirants for the
seat in congress now occupied by Mr..
Long. If they can get Long in the fight
they stand some show for their white
alley" otherwise they will be left in the
cold
Mr.. Long is too smart to give up
sure thing for an uncertainty, and it is
evident to an old campaigner that he
will not enter the senatorial fight to lose
his place as congressman which he
would be sure to do.
From this review it is evident that Mr.
Stanley viii have the Seventh district
and what he can get on the outside, Mr..
Lambert viii have the Fourth district
and what he can gather up, Mr.. Curtis
viii have the First district and all that
he can throw a drag-net around, and the
other candidates will drop out while the
fght SINNERS down to these three, with
a good chance of Stanley dropping out
early in the game, making it a fight be-
tween Lambert and Curtis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
M'KIALEY IN TOPEKA.
Congressman Curtis and Long
Want Change in Itinerary.

The following is a special dispatch
from Washington:
Representatives Curtis and Long. Of
Kansas, called at the White House to-
day and invited the president to include
Topeka in his western tour. The presi-
dent manifested considerable interest in
the way the two Kansas statesmen pre-
sented the matter and while no positive
promises were made, Mr.. Curtis and Mr.
Long came away with strong impress
sion that they will succeed in inducing
him to visit the state The president
said that he was inclined to consider the
invitation favorably, provided suitable
railway arrangements could be made.
The plan is to have him visit Topeka on
his way back from the Pacific coast If
he were going direct from Colorado
Springs to Kansas City, there would be
practically no obstacle in the way, but,
as matters stand. it is not likely that the
president VIII go to Kansas City in
straight line. but will go from Colorado
to wyoming then to Kansas City. and
from there TO Duluth. The pressure is
SO great from all points in the west to
have the presidential party visit points
of interest in that section, tina. 1T will
be necessary for the kansas City people
to continue their efforts until the timer
ary has been officially closed with Kan
sas City included. So far, Kansas City
figures in the route.
Regarding the Topeka visit, Mr. Curtis
this evening said. Il believe that the
president will accept. 1t depends very
largely on the question whether he can
include US in his itinerary without great
that if he concludes to visit Topeka his
stay there will be made a state occasion,
and the Ohio association and the Grand
Army will exert themselves to give him
route. My opinion is that we will get
him to come"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
GOT $4,000.
Robbers Break Open the Bank
at Somerset, 0.
Overlook $4,000 in Gold and
S3O,OOOin Bonds.
TOO MUCH OF A HURRY
Citizens Began Shooting at
Them Before Job Was Done.
Stole Horses From q Livery
Stable and Fled.
Officers Struck the Trail Easily
and Gave Chase.
TOO MUCH OF A HURRY

Columbus. o. March 26.-Seven men
broke open and robbed the Somerset
bank at about 1870 o'clock this morning
About 5000 in cash was taken, the rob
bers in their hurry overlooking 5000 in
gold Going and $4,000 in bonds and time
securities Three men worked in the
bank and four were stationed as SEN
tineis nearby
At the first explosion Mr.. Hayes, liv-
ing opposite the bank. came out and was
met by the sentinel stationed there and
told to get back into the house If he did
not want his head blown Off. Mr.. Lovett.
another citizen. took four shots at the
robbers as they were making their
escape. These shots were returned and
q ergular fusillade was kept up for some
time
Armed citizens pursued the robbers
some distance north. the police here were
notified and all nearby towns instructed
to keep sharp lookout for the robbers
The sheriff of Perry county at New Lex
ington was notified and drove to Somer-
set with his blood hounds The dogs
readily took up the trail which led from
q blacksmith shop where the tools were
obtained. thence to a livery stable and
to the bank.
Two rigs had been stolen and after the
robbers had driven away the officers
waited for daylight TO follow the wheel
tracks A hard fight is expected If the
band is captured.
After the robbers had completed their
work the men were lined up in single
hla. and the leader gave the orders:
All ready. forward march"
The robbers were as cool as soldiers on
dress parade.
Ihe stolen horses were recovered about
4 a. m, three and a half miles from town
where they had been abandoned. The
robbers We're then making their way
toward Hadley Junction.
f- f.ad In
brick building and the force Of the ex-
ptosions blew out the entire front and
scattered debris all over the street
The bank is a state institution, Mr.
Samuel Ream is the president and Mr.
A B. Ream the cashier The loss is fully
covered by Insurance
The bank is not crippled financially
and business Will be resumed Immediate
~ The insurance company will put in
new safe and also rebuild the bank
building
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
NOT SERIOUS.
Russian Consul General Discusses
Troubles in His Country.

New York, March 26-vladirnir Teplow,
the Russian consul general in this city,
discussed last night what he termed the
sensational accounts which have come
to this country concerning the troubles
in Russia Il am convinced" said the
consul general, that all these reports are
greatly exaggerated. There is no deny
ing that there is some rioting. but it is
not at all serious to my mind. I will
not tell you what are my reasons for this
belief dare not tell you-but all the in
formation at my command makes me
positively assured of what / tell you
who do you think is responsible for
the dissemination of such repOrts2'
I could tell you, think, but I may
not. Let me say that whoever does this
undoubtedly is animated by q desire to
make trouble for Russia and 1 believe
the reports emanate from some of the
European countries which are not on the
friendlieSt terms with Russia As we
say in Latin, Tile fecit cui prod est .
How do such views come out from
Russia %
s'That would be most difficult for me to
say, as am not cOnversant with all the
facts. There are plenty of men who de-
sirous of spreading seditious ideas, go
about intoxicating their ideas in the minds
OF the younger men, making them believe
they are not treated right, and that they
should rebel and demand justice. OF
course, young blood is impetuous and
these youngsters are easy tools in the
hands of the plOtterS."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
NO TARIFFS ON STEEL.
England Will Not Impose Extra Du-
ties on American Products.
New York. March 2s.-A dispatch to
lh.. I-lh--ua I'm. I -na-.. s-----

New York, March 26.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says:
Sheffield received little comfort from
the answer of the chancellor of the ex-
chequer 10 a question whether the Amer
lean steel trust would be fought by i'm
port duties Sir Michael Hicks Beach
made the stereotyped reply that there
could be no official forecasts in advance
OF the budget speech He had dealt in
a similar way with inquiries respecting
sugar and other articles menaced with
taxation, but it is an easy. inference that
steel would not be favored if free trade
principles We're to be abandoned for the
sake or raising fresh revenues AgricuI-
turai products will naturally have the
old Toryfs preference if tariff revision
Tor revenue purposes is Indispensable
II IS probable, however that Sir
Michael Hiclxs-Beach viii borrow heav-
lily instead of upsetting the free trade
system and giving the Liberals an issue
on which all factions can unite. Sugar
offers a compromise. since the duties
VIII be strictly for revenue and no sDe-
Clai industry viii be benefited by them
except possibly the refining interest
Steel duties would be protective outright
ana II the optimistic articles printed
ABOUT the Norway sands and EdiSOnss
process are credible. English steel max
ers have found a scientific method for
smashing American competition. There
ls- however. much searching Of hearts
among the steel makers on this score.
Soneof them insist upon having guaran-
tees that the Edison process may not
also be employed by the American trust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
DANGER LIMIT.
Reached by the Rise in the
River at Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March 26-
Grand river has passed the high water
mark and reached the danger limit here.
It is 121k feet above it's normal level.
Easements Of factories, business houses
and residences are flooded, a dozen large
factories on the west bank Of the stream
are idle because the water has reached
their fires and many men are idle. A
number of houses and factories are com
pleteIy surrounded by water and boats
are used to go to and from them. The
river above and below the city is more
than q mile wide in places. The rail-
roads are having trouble north and west
of here from Washouts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
WILEY ACQUITTED.
State Fish Commissioner Found
Not Guilty of Using Funds.

Meade. Kan. March 2s.-The second
trial Of the state vs.. Commissioner Geo.
W. Wiley charged with the misappro
priation Of county funds while treasurer
Of Meade county which has been on trial
in the district court for the past week
resulted In a verdict of acquittal for the
defendant. the jury being out only
very short time. The former trial of a
year ago resulted in a hung jury. The
case was one largely OF political animus-
The result is a great victory for Mr..
Wiley and his friends
Judge S. r. Peters, Assistant L. s At
torney H 5 Bone, Judge F. c. Irice, r.
II. Davis, r. W. Briggs. R. NJ. Painter
and Geo. Allen appeared for the de-
fense- Senator John Martin Of Topeka
and Frank Grafton Of Mcpherson for
the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
Mr.. NORTHRUP'S HELPERS.
". J. Graham, of Kansas City, Is First
Assistant

state Grain Inspector Northrup yes
terday named his assistant inspectors
and weighmasters. The list was sub
mitted TO the governor and ne made the
appointments as recommended All Of
the old men with one exception were re-
appointed w j. Graham. the first as
elstant. " jill be stationed at Kansas City
as heretofore. The list follows.
First assistant-W. j. Graham, kan
sas City Kas.
Assistant inspectors for Kansas city.
Aas--S- III. Nikirk, j. r. Chess. Charles
Lowe. A. McPhial and M NJ M0ser
Welghmasters. Kansas City. Kas=O
w wyatt. Fred Peterson. A. femme s
~ Moore, J. W. Vining and J. r. Ment-
zer.
Atehison-Inspector r. NJ. Clark:
FVeighmaster. H. T. Smith
son.
Iopeka-Inspector. Thomas Cross.
CoTeyv eyville-Inspectors L. L Binga-
man and George Sanders Weighmasters.
Byron Stubblefeld and f. H Vennum
ington-Inspecto and weigh
master John Settler
Wlnfield-Inspector and weighmaster,
p. f. Wood
T.. l Baird
Wtchita-Inspector and weighmaster.
George Koch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
STILL SIX SHY.
Two ThOmpsOns Lead in Lin
coin BalIOting.
Original MeikIejOhn Men Return
to Their First Love.

Lincoln, Neb., March 26.-On today's
ballot on United States senator three
Meiklejohn supporters, Representatives
Crescy, Lowe and Spencer, who have
lately been balloting for Rosewater. fol-
lowed up the break from him begun in
last nights caucus, and voted for Meik-
lejohn again.
The ballot resulted: Allen (fusion),
So; W. H. Thompson (fusion), SO; Berge
(fusion), 4; D. E. Thompson, 50;
Crounse, s; Currie, 8; Meiklejohn, q;
Rosewater, %; necessary to elect, IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
REVOLT IN Yemen
Hamid Ed Din Raises Standard
Against Turkish Rule.

Constantinople. March 2e.-The well
known Arab sheik Hamid- Ed-Din has
again raised the standard of revolt
against Turkish rule in Yemen. one of
the principal divisions of Arabia.
The village near Monastir, which it
was announced yesterday had been
burned, is named Kruprik. One hundred
and seventy houses in the place are re-
ported to have been destroyed by the
marauders and a number of the inhabit-
ants who are made up of Mussulmans
and Bulgarians are said to have been
Killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
MRS. NATION'S PLANS.
Eastern Campaign Will Be One
of Moral Suasion.

Cincinnati, o., March 26.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation began the day by attending early
mass at the Roman Catholic cathedral,
though she is not a communicate of that
church. She announced that her pro-
gramme here would be one of verbal
persuasion and not one of violence. She
proposes to see the mayor and chief of
police and to visit and inspect some of
the worst resorts in the city. Tomorrow
night she will speak in Lexington. KY,
and on Thursday night will be at a mass
meeting in Music hall in CINCINNATI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
DRIFTS TEN FEET HIGH.
Blizzard at JuIesburg the Worst
in Ten Years.

Julesburg. Colo. March 25-The bliz-
zard that has been raging at Julesburg
and vicinity is the worst storm known
here since 1890 Many cattle have per-
ished by drifting with the storm 9th
eps have been smothered in snow drifts.
n bitches and the river. Huge drifts
eight to ten feet high block all roads.
NO trains are coming in. and eight or
ten passenger trains are blockaded here
In several instances residences are COM
pletely surrounded by huge banks Of
SNOW
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26
SET AT RESI-.
Rumors of Serious Illness Of Senator
Quay.

Pittsburg, March 2s-Rumors that
Senator NJ S. Quay was suffering from
nervous prostration and was in a serious
condition were set at rest today upon
the receipt of the following telegram
from his SON.
St Lucie, Fla, March 26.-Father is
improving steadily He has just return
ed from fishing and if there are any
signs of nervous prostration have not
been able to observe them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26

Chicago. March 26.-Forecast for kan
sas; Fair tonight and probably We'd
nesoay; warmer in west and south por-
tions tonight and in east portion We'd
neaday; variable winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-26

washington. March 2s-The president
has sent for Mr p. G. Knox, the Pitts
burg attorney. He is expected here
Thursday when the attorney generalship
will be offered him
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-11
More ru,p,no. Surrender.

Manila, July 9.-The forces of the
insurgent leader Be11arnino were
driven across the mountains by the
Second infantry and finally captured
by the Sixth cavalry. Be1larino with
1000 men and 2I4 guns surrendered to
Col Whit at Albany, capitol of the
province of that name. One hundred
moro rifles will be surrendered. The
insurgent, General Ca1lies, who sur
rendered June "a and his friends have
offered to negotiate with Malvar, the
insurgcnt leader in Southern Luzon,
for the latter's surrender.
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-11

II Dorado, July 9--Jessie Morrison,
convicted OF manslaughter in the sec
ond degree for the murder of Mrs.
Clara Wiley Castle. was sentenced to
five years in the penitentiary in close
confinement at hard labor. Judge
Altman overruled motions for new
trial for postponernent of sentence and
for arrest OF judgment Court ad-
5onrned to September when Miss Nor
rison's attorneys will file bill of
exceptions and take an appeal to the
state supreme court
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-11
Jewett Give. out Bibles.

Topeka, July .. Every prisoner in
the Kansas penitentiary has recently
been supplied with a Bible and he is
required to read it daily and take good
care of it This IS one of the reforms
adopted by Ed Jewett the new warden.
His object is to try to improve the con
victs morally while they are in his
charge. and he believes that there is
nothing like Bible reading to accom-
plish that result
Many of the prisoners have been con
slant readers of the Bible.
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-11
Case rha. WIN Be watched.

Dayton, Ohio, July s--Litigation
which will serve a precedent has
been commenced. The Dayton Manu-
featuring company, which underwent
long strike with the metal polishers
brings a suit for $4,000 damages
against the polishers as a local orrani-
zatioil and as individuals The pur-
pose OF the suit is to establish the ques-
siou of personal liabilities in strike
troubles where damages ensue to the
manufacturer This case will attract
general interest in labor circles
The Globe-republican., 1901-07-11

Washington. July a.-Secretary Hitch
cock has decided that there is no au-
thority of law permitting a delay until
October !, in the opening of the Wich-
tia Indian reservation in Oklahoma as
desired by certain cattle interests.
The secretary's announcement fol-
lowed a hearing which he had given to
represen tatives of the lessees and of
companies which had loaned money on
reservation cattle owned by the lessees.
The cattlemen have paid the money up
to October 1, and say an injustice
would be done them if the reservation
should be opened at the date proposed.
There was very full and free dis
cussion, but the secretary did not feel
that he had authority to grant the de-
lay asked for. While he has announced
no new formal decision in the matter
his views are to the effect stated and
the preparation will be made for open
ing of the lands for settlement next
month.