The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-12

TO-DAY bv an explosion in the Chilworth
gunpowder works near Guiiford
Madrid. Feb 12.-The republicans held
several meetings yesterday TO celebrate
1he anniversary of the proclamation OF
the republic. The Progressists endeavored
to march in procession to the meeting
with the -Federals. but the police barred
their road and compelled them to dis
perse.
Seattle. 1vn.. Feb. 12-The steamer Dol
phin arrived from Alaska last night with
Of a web known Canadian family. has
been found guilty at Dawson of the muir
der of II. Davis and has been sentenced
to the eaiiovs An attempt viii be made
TO secure a new trial
London. FEB. 12.-The indefinite post
ponement of all West End hotel dinners
ing for the queen. has proved most disas-
trous to London walters, more than 5000
a whom are out or employment
Rio JaneIro. Feb. 12.-Three cases. Of
yellow fever were discovered here yester-
oAs-
Thomas Vanscoy, president of the Mon
1ana Wesleyan university of Helena, died
last night OF pneumonia
New york. Feb. ia Swiss government
York market today The onering consist
ed Of 4 per cent railroad federal annuity
bonds.
Montreal. Feb. 12-The Canadian Pa
usual dividend of per cent on the pre-
ferred stock for the half year ended De
cember last and 21k per cent on the COM
mon stock
Chicago. Feb. 12.-John F. Kerr and Al
fred L. Foley were arrested today on
charge Of embezzling $4,000 from Fleming
Hsvsn q Co. book KIP u6lish l Bo5a
by Kerr who was superintendent, and
Washington. Feb. 12.-Henry ]. Elliott,
paid by Foley the cashier.
the sculptor. long identified with public
works Of Importance, died suddenly at
his residence here today of pneumonia He
was So years old
ard Hooker and Miss Mary o. Condit-
Smith were married at noon yesterday at
Lieutenant Hooker IS stationed at the
Brooklyn navy yard He is the grand
daughter OF the late J. Condit-Smith Of
New York. While soJourning in China
during the siege Of Peiin.
The Hague. FEB. Eft is rumored that
the queen mother VIII go to Bonn shortly
20 undergo "a serious operation, the
cessity for which is the reason that
were not postponed as they would other
Queen Victoria
Washington Feb. 1.-THE state depart
ment has decided in favtr OF the Ameri-
can wife Of Marcus Ezzeguf as the right
fui possess0r Of the S.. 200 Indemnity which
the government OF Morocco is to pay on
account % the killing Of Ezzegui.
Washington Feb 12-The long expect
ca Philippine tariff act. as perfected by
the commission, has just reached Wash
ington. where it awaits the approval Of
The secretary Of war.
Stockton. Cal. Feb 12.-CoIonel Ferris
Foreman. who was in command of an
Illinois regiment during. the Mexican war,
Of which be was the last surviving Of
dcer. died here today at the age Of "a
years. lie was appointed district attor-
fey OF Illinois by President Buchanan was
and was secretary Of state under the
narly governors cf California
Washington Feb 12.-Senator Warren
reported from the committee on claims
an omnibus bill aggregating s., es9, OO0. The
claims include, under the Bowman act
<se4-s19, French spoliation claims $59.71S.
Seltr1dEe board findings $S09. 13s. state
Washington. Feb. 12-L1oyd Griscom.
United States secretary Of legation and
charge at C0ustantinopie, is coming home
signed as had been reported.
Crested Butte. Col, FEB. 12.-While a
mnb was besieging the jail here and
threatening 10 lynch George Prlrfc ~
committed suicide by hanging himself to
~ window bar In his cell with an electric
light wire Buric had been arrested on
charge OF having crtminally assaulted
ciared that he was innocent
DYSPEPSIA