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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-10
The GubernatoriaI Bee Is Now
Worrying Him.
Something More Than Wind in
His Boom.
MR.. BURTON'S SUPPORT
RumOr Says That He win
Profit by 1t.
Why Gov. Stanley Kept Out Of
Senatorial Race.

Lieutenant Governor Richter has the
gubernatorial bee ia his bonnet Mr.
Richter has been afflicted with the ml-
crobe for some time. but it is lobby talk
that he wants to succeed Governor
Stanley as the head Of the state admin
istration and that he is laying his plans
accordingly
1t was also reported by a man who SIS
supposed to know that j. r.. Burton had
promised Mr.. Richter his support fo-
the office OF governor and that the lines
of the now established Burton machine
had been laid to that end This was ev-
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POLICE SCANDAL.
Investigation of Books Results
in Jailer's Resignation.

The police committee OF the city corr-
Gil will meet tonight at the city prison
and what was expected to be rather au
exciting session viii be rather tame on
account of the resignation Of 1aiier J.
A. Grubbs.
Last Saturday the police COMMITTEES
mes to investigate the way the business
Of the police department is being car
ried on. The accounts Of meals and
fines collected were thoroughly gone
over by the committee and several Wit
nesses called to explain how the ac-
counts are kept. Jailer Grubbs has been
the one who has kept the books and ac-
counted for the cash
The committee found many irreeulari-
ties It was found that a fine which had
been paid by a prisoner had not bec-
accounted for and that instead the book
was marked to show that the prisoner
had worked his sentence instead Of pay
ing the fine IL was also found tha-
meals had been charged to the city
which had not been served to the prla-
oners. The committee decided TO COG
tinue the investigation and to have Jail
er Grubbs appear before them. GruDbf
was requested to appear before the conf
Inittee Thursday night at 1880, which
would be tonight
On Monday Grubbs resigned to take
effect Thursday night at 6 o'clock a-i
viii therefore not appear before the
committee. The matter has been hush
ed up by Chief Stahl who has st0utiy
denied that Grubbs' resignation was in
anyway out Of the ordinary
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Representative Wise Expires Soon
After Reaching the Hospital


Z L Wise, representative from Reno
county, died at Christ hospital at 4
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon soon after
he reached the hospital
Mr. Wise is the second person elected
TO the present house Of representatives
whom death claimed before their duties
could be entered upon His death will
recall that of Harry Stafford. of this
city, who died on November %, last
Representative Wise was returned to
the house by the Republicans Of the
Eighth representative district con
EiSting Of the two cities of Hutchinson
and Nickerson. together with the north
east part OF Reno county. Mr.. Wise was
Well known in the western part Of the
state, being practicing lawyer in
Hutchinson. He was % years of age
was born in Mahoning county. Ohio He
graduated in law at Michigan unfver-
slty- Previous to his coming to Kansas
IN lSol ne resided in Arkansas A wife
and daughter compose his family.
Mr.. Wise has held the responsible no
sition of receiver of the United States
land Office and was for four years pros
ecuting attorney Of the Eleventh circuit
~ the state Of Arkansas.
shortly after coming to Topeka a fe,.
Gays ago MI Wise was taken down
with his fatal illness. though he partic-
lpated IN the organization OF the house
lie was removed to Christ hospital from
his boarding place Wednesday noon bur
ne was already far gone and his daatE
followed at 4 O'Clock 80
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HOUSE ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS.
Both Branches Of Legislature Act as
Escort For Body of Mr.. Wise.

John seaton, father of the house -
presented the resolutions which We're
adopted in respect to u /. Wise. the
deceased member. The resolutions read /:
Whereas. Death has visited the
house of representa- tives and taken from
beloved member, 2. l.. Wise, represent
tative of the Eightieth representative
district, therefore be it
Resolved by the house Of represen-
tatives. the senate concurring therein,
That the senate and the house attend
the delivery of the remains at the dpot
for transportation as may be desig-
mated by those having the remains in
charge
Resolved. That when the time of de-
parture is made known to the senate
and the house of representatives the
two bodies of the legislature assemble
at the point of departure and march in
procession to the depot.
Resolved, That out Of respect to the
memory Of our departed brother that
when we adjourn we stand adjourned
until Monday next at 4 O'Clock"
1t was also arranged that both
branches of the legislature would meet
al O'Clock p M at Fifth and Quincy
and accompany the remains to the
santa Fe depot, whence the start is
made for Columbus O., on No. 2 this
afternoon One escort committee from
the house will accompany the party as
Tar as Kansas City. Sergeant-at-Arms
Slower and the Joint committee go on
as far as Chicago.
The general committee appointed for
the funeral arrangements consisted Of
Watkins of Reno. G0dshallz Of Rice and
Grattan Of Mcpherson
To escort the remains to Kansas City.
Seaton of Atchison, Afustoe of Kingman,
and Watkins of Reno.
70 accompany them on to Chicago
with the sergeant-at Lawrence
Of Sumner, Weilep Of Cherokee. and
Watkins Of Reno. of the house; Simofis,
Rranina and Ward nf the zarnn t.
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AN ORIENTAL LINE.
O. r. g. N. Company to Opera
Asiatic Steamers.

Portland. Ore, Jan. lot has been
decided that the Oriental steamship line
in connection with the Oregon Railway
and Navigation company shall be op-
Steamship company The first circular
by this concern bearing the signatures
OF A. L. Mohler. president and 3.
Campbell, traffic manager, has just been
issued and it reads as follows:
Allan Cameron is appointed general
agent in charge of this company's in
terests in Asia with headquarters at
Hong Kong, China
y. H. Lothrop is appointed general
eastern agent, with headquarters at 287
Broadway. New York City"
Mr. Cameron was formerly assistant
general freight agent Of the Canadian
Pacific at Vancouver, B- C., and Mr..
Lothrop was general agent OF the Union
Pacific in this city until the Office was
closed January !.
The first Of four ten-thousand ton
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probably go to the Democrats in the in
terest Of harmony and good feeling.
The Populfsts have had all the compli-
mentary nominations, and it seems that
the Democrats should have some recog-
nition This seems to be the general
opinion of the fusionists, and it is also
the opinion of the majority of the mem
bers, who express themselves that Over
myer is the logical man to nominate. In
conceding Overnyer the Populist SEN
ators say that the Populists have had
their share of honors which the minor
ity can give, and that they think Over
myer should have the nomination if he
wants it, and he undoubtedly does.
The caucus will be held Monday night
in the old supreme court room
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4 VICTIM OF INDIANS.
Captain Baranofi,a Resident of Sitka,
Murdered by sayages.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 1O.-Captain
Baranoff, a pioneer Russian resident of
Sitka. is missing and it is believed that
he has been murdered by Indians. The
news was brought to this city this af-
ternoon by the steamer Dirigo. Baranof
who was about 76 years old was travel
ing among the islands near Sitlxa in his
canoe on December 1. Next day his
canoe was found with bullet hole
through the side and bloodstains on the
bottom. At first it was thought that
ne had accidentally shot himself and
fallen overheard, but a boy has been
seen who says he saw two Indians
shooting at Baranon the day OF his
death. Search parties are out for the
Indians and the mans body.
The murder is supposed to be due to
the i'll feeling at present existing be-
tween the whites and Indians in south
eastern Alaska
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SENATE coMM1rrEEs.
Governor Richter Appoints and Ad-
journment is Then Taken

Is 4Qeu taken.
The senate was called to order
promptly at 10 o'clock. After the invo-
cation Senator Vincent was allowed -, :
definite leave on account of the daafb
Of Representative Wise.
Lieutenant Governor Richter then an
n2nneed his committees. which are as
Judieiary-Smith. F'itzpaSrielx Rrs-
lllte, alien. Wulfekuhler, NIorehouse
hnlrel, Householder and Hopkins.
ays and Means-Chaney. Henley.
-lpnison, kennedy, NOftzger, Vincent
Norrou. Wright and Mcmillan.
Hiections-t7 t7estana. Fitzpatrick. More
mouse. SponabIe, and Wright.
-. Alil9sa carpenter Henley. Vim
rel Hopkins and Gabriel
Federal Reiations-Afiuer. ruhbfaoy
Hurrei, White. and Caldwell.
-Hs,sssstilenI ana IaNation-Peterson
Guobison. Wulfexuhler. Morrow sim
cns, Noftzger. White. Tapp and Kfnr
Fees, Salaries. and AIileage-XVbifa
fuiilngton. Ward, Cubbison, and Hon.
Corporations II Henley. FuIlinrton
Smith. Leidy, Codding. Crun. and Nc
MILAN. NA0-
Municipal Indebtedness-Vvu VvulfelSubls-
I, srgnl. Fulton Conrad. simons. Cald-
Agriculture and Irrigation-Conrad
EuAAngton. Morrow Miller Allar
smith. Noftzer. Gabriel ana Ross
Manuractures and Industrial Pursuits
Morrow Cubblson. Allen. Cr1lr1 anS
Caldwell '' @'A'@
Banks and Banking-FuIton. Nc
knight, Sponable, Peterson. and Ca
briel
Insurance-1cKnight Braniue fvba-
ney. Stewart, and Gabriel
Charitable Institutions-VVa Ward. Sim
ons. White. Cubbis0n, Porter. House
holder and Ross.
Penal Institutions-Vfnc xy-ar7
Potter. Conrad. and Tapp.
Mines and Mining-Porter, Miller
Stewart Vincent. and Wright
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FOUNDATION FOR TROUBLE.
Venezuelan Citizens Give Aid to Co
Iombian Rebels.

New York, Jan 10-A Herald dis
patch from Willemstad. Island of Cur
acao says:
Details have reached here of an Incl
dent that NAV cause complications be-
tween Colombia and Venezuela. Unde~
the ewes Of the Venezuelan authorities
On December IA a troop Of 1000 men
composed of Venezuesans and reVolu-
tionary Colombians invaded the terri
tory of Colombia and attempted an at
tack on the town of Cucatoa-
The invaders were we'll armed and
had two cannon. They were routed by
the Colombian troops; $50 were killed,
800 wounded and ESQ prisoners were ta-
ken by the government party including
So women
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mains as far as Kansas city on its way
to Columbus. Ohio.
In the house Chaplain AOOrehead re-
ferred to the overshadoW event in his
opening prayer. we are reminded that
life IS short and death is certain" said
the venerable chaplain, because the
hlack-Winged monster has called one
member of our body home since last we
met" He prayed for grace and strength
for the bereaved family and strength
for the legislators entering upon another
CaN-s unrl-
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The State Postrnasters' convention of'-
ened this afternoon at the old court
house with the following programme.
"A Day at the General Delivery WIN
dow" W. c. Pardie of Beloit. "A Daf
at the Stamp and Registry window
Mrs. Madge f. Long of Beilevlile. -A
Day at the Money Order window. 4i-.
JeWett of wichita: A Day at the Nixio'
Table" ID. c. Battey of Florence. "a
Day at the Dispatching Table" Mr.. Gil
gis of Leavenworth: "The Adyantagf
and Disadvantage OF Rural Delivery
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WILL BE OVERMYER.
Fusionists Will Nominate Him
For Z. S. Senator.

The fusion forces had a number of
small conferences this morning relative
to the meeting tonight, and it may be
that the senator will not be nominated.
The nominee for state printer will be
named and that is all that will be done
One of the fusion legislators, in speak
ing of the matter this morning, said
that David Overmyer would probably be
the choice of the caucus, as he was the
most deserving of the Democratic can
didates, and the nomination would
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Body VIII Be Escorted as Ear
as Kansas City.
WE'LL KNOWN LAWYER
Was at One Time Receiver of
Land Office.
Lieutenant Governor Richter
Names His Committees
Lawmakers VIII Not Reassemble
Until 4 p. N. Monday.

Both branches Of the Kansas legis-
iature adjourned this morning out Of re-
spect to the memory of 2. l. Wise, the
deceased member Of the house Of rep
resentatives from Hutchinson. Appro-
pirate resolutions were adopted and ar
rangements were made to pay the last
tributes in the way Of escorting the re-
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CRUSHED IN a PANIC.
Twenty Persons Killed and 312
Injured in Japan.

Vancouver, B. C., Jan. 16.-Fhe annual
popular fete OF Toshi No Ichi in the Kan
da district of Toxic was the scene of a
terrible accident recently. Great crowds
attended the festival and when the affair
was at its height a heavy rain began
falling. A rush was made for shelter
and a panic ensued, in which twenty per-
sons were crushed to death and 312 in
jured. Some of the buildings we're burned
by the upsetting of kerosene lamps
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PRESIDENT IS BETTER.
Had a Good Night and There
Are No Complications.

Washington, Jan. 10.-At 10 o'clock
this morning Secretary Cortelyou said
that the president had had a good night
and was distinctly better. No compli-
cations of any kind have developed and
eXerything is Progressing satisfaetorily.
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Vancouver, 3. C.. Jan. 10.-The United
States cable steamer Burnside carryirr
a quantity OF submarine cable, has arr
rived at Manila She is to be engaged
laying cables between the Philippine is-
lands, Manila and San Francisco. Sn9
had on board about $50 miles Of deep sea
cable and $50 miles Of smaller water ca
Bile and will commence operations from
Manila
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Govern ors RESIDENCE.

z. B. levitt of Wichita is in the city
fathering a bill which he wants passed
at this session Of the legislature appro-
priating the sum of $30, 600 to build a
governors residence opposite the state
house. The bill also provides for the
sum Of $500 yearly for its maintenance.
The proposed building would be lighted
and heated from the state plant.
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DOWN TO Is.
Weather Is stin on the wintry
Order.

The weather forecast sent out today is
s'fair tonight and Friday" and nothing
is said of cold weather although the
temperature has been falling for two
days.
The maximum temperature up to noon
today was % and the minimum 15- The
wind has been northwest blowing eight
miles an hour. The maps show cold
weather in the northwest and high ba-
rometers. The total fall of s1eet was IL
hundredths of an inch
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WEILEP STARTS A BREEZE
Questions the Tone of eeissler Reso
luton.

Two little breezes were stirred up in
the general business passed upon in the
house session this forenoon.
The turn was called on a matter Of
dlctlon on Giessler by Weilep that
caused the smile to go around. Giessler
suggested by resolution the employment
ot three stenographers for the minor
lty, for their convenience in preparing
bills
Weilep called Giessler to his feet
twice TO know if his amendment Of s'by''
the minority was accepted The dis
Unctlon made was accepted by the gen
tieman from Logan in good hum0r
to the usual allowance of SO for post
(Continued on Seventh Pogs7
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cervera,s Condition Grows Worse.

Madrid. Jan. 10-A dispatch from
Puerto Real, near Cadfz. where Admiral
Cervera is lying III, says his condition
has grown worse and that his recovery
is almost hopeless
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100000 For Missouri's Exhibit.

jefferson City, Mo, Jan. 1O.-A bill
was introduced in the senate today ap-
propriating 500. 900 for the Missouri ex-
hibit at the Pan-American exposition
to be held in Buffalo, N. Y. this year.
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STRAUSS IS WORSE.
Orchestra Leader Confined to His
Bed at Albuquerque

Chicago. Jan. 10.-A special to the Tri-
bune from Albuquerque, n. NJ. says:
Edward Strauss, the musician who is
at a hotel here suffering severely from
hillary calculus, is worse. The company
went on by the night train to Denver
and Mr. Strauss thought he would be
able to follow next morning, but is now
unable to leave his bed.
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Weather Indications

Chicago, Jan. 1O.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Friday; north
west winds, becoming variable.
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steamers to be delivered to the new
will receive at Hong Kong February 81
This ought to enable the ship to leave
Portland on the first trip in the latter
part of March,
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CC0ntinued on Seventh Pags.)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-02
DEATH PREFERRED.
Chinese Object to Prostitution Be-
fore the Kaiser.

Berlin, Sept. Lit Is now very doubt
ful, according to dispatch TO the Lo-
kal Anzeiger from Basic, Switzerland,
whether Prince Chun will come 10 Ber-
lin to make formal apology for the
murder OF Baron Ketteler. Members
Of the exploratory mission say
Under present conditions we can
never 60 to Berlin. We would rather
die than accept them"
II appears that they object particu-
larly TO Prince Chun's attendants pros
trating themselves before Emperor
William, nasmuch as this Is a special
honor reserved for the Emperor OF Chi
ma and would Involve a recognition Of
the kaiser's equality.
The following confirmation Is given
regarding Prince Chun's speech TO the
kaiser. Prince Shun intended TO say:
"rhe Chinese government regrets that
Baron Won Ketteler was killed"
The German government, however,
dictated the following form: 1.-THE Chi
nese government begs pardon for the
murder OF the German minister, Baron
Won Ketteler."
give the case international prominence
by emphasizing the fact that one OF the
dignitarles selected for prostration
was made baronet by Queen Victoria,
while another has the Cross OF the Lee
eion Of Honor.
II is alleged that Emperor William Is
determined that the protocol shall be
signed before he receives Prince Chun,
and that he viii insist upon an apology
for the murder OF Baron Won Ketteler
Beyond this. however, the ceremony
OF reception will be deprived Of every
thing OF a humiliatlng character, full
honors being awarded to Prince Chun,
as brother OF Emperor Kwang Su, on
his way to the palace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-02
BURNED IN LAUNCH.
Mother and Daughter Meet Fright
full Fate from Naphtha.

Albany, n. Y, Sept. la frightful
fate befel the family of Wilbur Alex
ander a large contractor of this city,
tonight a naphtha launch exploded
on the Hudson river at THE Abbey
a mile aud q hail below this city, kill
Ing Mrs. Alexander and her little
daughter. and Burning Wilbur Alex
ander and his son, Wilbur, Jr., In Ia
horrible manner.
The accident was the termination OF
a days cutting on the river. Mr. Alex
ander took his wife ana their son and
daughter for a trip south from this
city.
On the Journey home, Mr.. Alexander
was taken III. He ran the launch into
a cut near THE Ab0ey," The launch
was tied neer the ,nore. The son. II
years old went 10 gel his father some
medicine The boy carried a lantern,
aud as ne passed The tank containing
tie napAtha, an explosion occurred,
scattering the blazing fluid in every d.
rectiOn, setting fire to the launch.
Mrs. Alexander and her daughter were
near the tank and their bodies were
completely covered with the burning
oil. The son jumped into the water
when the explosion took place.
MIR Alexander rushed TO the assist
ance OF his wife and daughter, but
they were burned to death before his
eyes. He was at length compelled to
jump INTO the river TO save his life.
The bodies Of the wife and daughter
were harmed TO a crisp, and the launch
was entirely consumed II is believed
Mr.. Alexander will die. The boy will
recover.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-09-02
SAN FRANCISCO
GREATEST CITY
Rev. Macarthur Says it viii Out
strip Greater New York.
GLIMPSE OF THE ORIENT.
visit 10 the Golden Gate Broadens
the Minister'S Views -Deplores
Lynehlng.

New York, SEPT, 2.-In his sermon In
the Calvary Baptist church last night
the Rev. Robert S. Macarthur, who had
just returned from his vacation, spoke
Of the sentiment Of the people he had
met on his Journey regarding lynching.
Thoughtful men North and South"
said he, bitterly deplore the occasion
al rule Of mob law, This Is not sec
tional question. Ohio and Kansas have
been disgraced as much as any south
ern state.
1.-THE whole tendency of lynchlng Is
toward brutality and barbarism. While
II destroys the physical life OF the
victim, II utterly degrades and brutal
ICES its perpetrators
1T is reproach TO American civil
ization, and even to humanity itself.
There Is no apology to be made for
the crime or the criminals, but We must
insist that all criminals be punished
according TO the law of civilized people.
The time has come for pulpit and press,
with united voice, to denounee this
relic OF barbarism.
'The nation was never so prosper
Gus In its history as today The
United States IS fast becoming the
workshop Of the world. The West
and the South are showing wonderfully
In the new life that has come to the
nation. We have had a glimpse Of the
Orient as we look through the Golden
Gate"
San Francisco. the speaker said,
would yet be a greater city than New
York. The present strike. Mr. Mac
Arthur said. had been forced on un-
reasonable grounds. Every man had
the right TO give up work, II In so do
ing, he did not violate a contract, but
he had no right to say to another man
that he could not work I'm his place.
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OPPOSE SUNDAY CLOSING.
Butchers Of New York Prop"sa 20
Test the law.

New FORK, Sept 1.-The law COM
pIng butcher shops TO remain closed
On Sunday went into effect today, and
fight to have the enactment declared
Invalid will be commenced. To see
nat the measure was properly en-
forced the Benchmen's association,
which Is the organization of the jour
neymen butchers, had been patrolllng
The streets and watching butcher shops
ia every part Of the city. There were
hundreds Of plckets, and as result
about dozen arrests were made. In
some instances the prisoners were fined
from 50 10 IS; In one or two cases they
were discharged. and in two instances
held 10 special sessions.
The boss butchers, who are opposed
10 The law have retained counsel. Their
attorney announces that they will at
tack the constltutlonality OF the meas
uFe when the matter comes up In the
court Of special sessions.
The employing butchers, who oppose
the law, assert that 1t is a most afbi-
tr1fy and unreasonable one, In that UP
70 70 o'clock In the morning people can
buy cold meats and other edlbles at the
oelleatessen stores. They say that
Gov Odell signed IL under a mlsappre-
htnsion, thinking that ii was favored
by the butcher shop proprietors, as well
as The jouneymen's union. The for
ner declare that IS per cent Of the men
running meat establishments are OPP
posed to II. II is also asserted that
people Of little means will suffer by IL,
To- they cannot afford TO buy Ice boxes
ana keep their meats In the house over
night.