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The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
East STEAMER LINE.
It Has at Last Been Determined
Upon by Canada

Ottawa, Ont, July 16.-The depart
ment of trade and commerce has de-
cided to establish a fast Atlantic
steamship service. This decision has
lust been reached although the propo-
sition has been discussed for the past
i've years The government appears to
have been Influenced in coming to its
decision by several considera tions-
First. there is a belief that while the
Canadian route, affording as it does,
the shortest sea voyage between this
continent and Europe, is bound to be-
come the popular one in time, diversion
of the best paying passenger traffic
from the New York route will be grad
uaI. There is also the requisite Of
freight accommodation for the trans
portation of perishable products, but
the dominant influence is. doubtless the
hope that in a few years the Jealousy
of the rival Canadian ports viii have
disappeared and public opinion will
have settled upon the port which per-
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
SHOT AT BY A WOMAN.
French Minister of Public
Works Object Of an Attack.

Paris. July 16.-P. Baudin, minister
of public works. was shot at while
driving to a cabinet meeting at the
Elysee palace today. The author of tie
attempt upon the life of NJ Baudin
was a woman. who was accompanied
by 10 year old child. She approached
M. Baudin's carriage. and suddenly
drawing a revolver, fired at the minis
ter. M. Baudin was not hit and pro-
ceeded to the Elysee palace.
The woman was arrested and gave
her name as OIgewska, and said she
lived at Naterre. Her husband is a
Pole and was an architect at Nice until
1894.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
GLENN LEFT SUDDENLY.
He Also Deserted Numerous Unpaid
Bills.

Arthur Glenn, a motorneer- on the
city railway, who lived at Twelfth and
Kansas avenue, has disappeared
Nothing has been seen or heard OF mn lIln
since Saturday night, when he left the
transfer station after talking for
short time to the agent, Harry " hit
low. Before leaving Saturday night ne
borrowed a coat from one of his fell
low xvorlxmen at the car barns. It is
claimed that he owes a S17 board bill,
and is also indebted to nearly every
member of the street railway force,
having borrowed various sums OF
money from each of them.
It is thought that he has not been
foIlly dealt with, but that he has
gone to escape the payment of his
debts. His parents live about tour
miles in the country, and are much
worried over mis- disappearance They
are making every effort to locate him.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
Bartenders Appeal to Johnson.

Labor Commissioner ". L. A john
son has been called upon to decide
whether the bartenders' union shall
have any standing in the labor circles
of Kansas The bartenders succeeded
on the grounds that they have a trade
and are laboring men the same as the
artisans of any other trade The other
trades did not relish the idea of the
white-aproned artists having a say in
so they claim that the bartenders'
union has no standing in Kansas, as it
is an unlawful occupation. johnson
will decide.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

nits of the shortest ocean voyage as
the Canadian terminal for fast At
lantfc steamship service. In competi-
tion with New York, Quebec is regard
ed as being simply out of the question.
With the exception of perhaps few
weeks in the very early spring the har-
Dor of North Sydney is the most acces-
sible and safest, as well as the largest
port in Canada, but time as well as
pronounced public opinion win. 1t Is
believed. be required to overcome the
prejudices of those who generally de-
mand that the terminus shall. be at
Quebec, Halifax or St oJhn.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
DEAN SYKES PLACE.
Will Be Rector of Trinity
Church at Lawrence.

Dean ]. W. Sykes has received a call
to the rectorship of Trinity church,
Lawrence, Kas., and will propably ac-
eept it and move away from Topeka
Mr.. Sykes has arranged to meet the
members of the parish tomorrow even
ing at Lawrence, to discuss the situa-
ton.
Mr.. Sykes has been in Topeka for
five years, and has served as dean of
Grace cathedral He is now supplying
the pulpit; his resignation having
taken effect on June 10.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
Iowa Boat Races.

Council Bluffs, Ia, July 16.-A1l Is
ready at Lake Manawa for the junior
races of the annual regatta of the Iowa
state Amateur Rowing association.
Four crews are entered In the fours
and doubles. and 1t is in these contests
that interest centers today. Each crew
has been doing excellent work during
the last few days at the lakes Owing
to the short distance one-half mile
which is covered in all of the races.
two heats out of three ars required to
declare the victor
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
TO SETTLE SHORTAGE.
Dexter Bank stockholders Will Salts
fy Creditors.

Winfield, Kas., July 16.-At a meet
ing Of the stockholders of the Dexter
bank, held at Dexter, a committee was
appointed to arrange with the direct
ors for a settlement to satisfy the
shortage. The shortage is estimated at
$40 900 It was agreed by the directors
to place in the hands of the trustees
real estate and other property to the
value of $4,000 to fully inden Nifty the
depositors. It was agreed that this
property should be disposed of after
using the assets of the bank to make
good the deficit. These parties have
two years in which to accomplish
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
~ sama Old storv.

J. A. Kelly relates an experience similar
20 that which happened in almost every
EeighhorhOOd in the United States and
has been told and retold by thousands of
others He says Last summer I had an
tie of Chamberlain Cole. Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy. which used accord
ing to directions and with entirely salts
factory results The trouble was con-
4rolled much quicker than former attacks
when I used other remedies Mr. Kelly
IS a well known citizen OF Henderson, N
c. For sale by ali druggists
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
TREY TEACH BASEBALL.
A Portion of the Course Of French In.
struction at Paris.

New York. July 16.-Basebau is to be
part of the course OF instruction of
French students, according to a dis
patch from Paris to the Journal and
Advertiser
NJ. Leygnes. minister of public in
struction, has engaged Albert Hopkins
of Baltimore and Henry Alexander of
New York for this purpose
This Is considered a high honor for
Alexander and Hopkins, as well as a
tribute to the national game OF the
United States
Hopkins, who belongs to the family
OF Johns Hopkins, was for several years
crack pitcher of St Ichn's college. RaI-
timore. Alexander used to be a lawyer
of the United States embassy In Paris
The government has set aside a base
ball ground in the Bois de Roulogne
where Americans and Frenchmen can
play.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
Ranchman Robbed and Murdered.

Cody. Wyo.. July I6.-The body Of
Samuel Carlson, a ranchman residing
at the natural corral. 20 miles from
here, has been found some distance
from his cabin with a bullet wound in
the shoulder and the face crushed and
beaten in a horrible manner In his
cabin evidences were found of 8
struggle, including several large pools
of dried blood. A considerable amount
of money which Garrison was known to
possess is m issing. Carlson had not
been seen alive for two weeks.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
MADDEN AND ICE TRUST.
Emporia Judge Tries Hand at Fixing
Prices

The ice trust has been brought to
time at Emporia through the courts
The suit was brought for the appoint
nent of a receiver and the regulation
of the ice prices. The suit was in the
district court.
Judge Madden decided the ice plant
should run as usual, and the entire
output delivered to the dealers at a
uniform price of $3.50 per ton The re-
tail dealers are limited to 80 cents per
hundred to butchers, packers and other
large dealers. and to so cents per hun
tlred for small lots.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
WANT NO COLOR LINE.
Negro Laborers at Fort Scott Not to
Form Separate Union

Fort Scott. July 16.-The several hun
dred colored Ia-borers of Fort Scott viii
not form a, separate local Federation
of Labor lodge as they were asked to
do by the white federation. The com
mittee of ten to whom the matter was
referred at a meeting last week has
completed their report and submitted it
to Abe Mckinney, who will submit it
to the regular meeting of the fedora
ton tonight. The eolored people say
they appreciate the benefit of orsaniz-
ed labor, but that the organization Of
a separate federation on account of ra-
cial differences would render the pur-
poses of the organization nugatory.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

shooting craps on the side walk. Their
friends came down and put up SO each
for their appearance.
Ross May was charged with assault
ana battery on the person of one Cham
bers. Chambers who is but a boy, must
nave been doing business in the same
space OF time as Mr.. May wears bad
" d11ap1dated face.
Chas. Brown seems to have a hank
er1ng for a bicycle. He gathered in a
stray one Which was standing in front
OF the 7. NJ c. A building about noon
Monday It belonged to a boy named
Ives who wondered what had occurred
when he got ready t0<ride away Ives
at once sent a description of the wheel
to police headquarters and about the
same time Brown paWned 1t for $3.50
to Dan Gapland at 324 Kansas avenue.
Officer Lucas soon found Mr.. Brown
and arrested him with his companion
who had identified him at the pawn
shop. Capland brought his daughter up
to identify Brown, which she did
Brown was released last night on
$40 bond
The family and friends of Clyde
Hampstead, the young forger, held a
long consultation with the business men
whom he had deeced in Chief Stahls
office Monday afternoon They are
hopeful of having the complaint with
drawn upon payment by his family of
all the losses which amount to about
$3.50 No decision was reached. as not
all of the losers were present, and some
of them don't seem very anxious to for
give Hampstead is married and his
wife will be left husbandlesS for while
If the losing parties fail to arbitrate.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
MRS. SCHRADER DIES.
Woman Burned in Mondays Gaso-
line Fire Expires at Hospital

Mrs. Peter Schrader. who was burned
Monday afternoon. died at Christ hos
pftal shortly after O'Clock.
The gasoline fire in Mrs. Schrader's
home at 916 Kansas avenue occurred
at / o'clock, and she lived but four
hours after the accident. The unfor-
tunate won an was given every atten-
ton but it was impossible to save her.
She was horribly burned about the face
and neck and body. It is not known
exactly how the accident happened, but
it is thought that Mrs. Schrader used
every precaution in filing the gasoline
stove. and that the explosion was
caused by her stepping on a match.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
10 sure ChllIs 81 Malaria ID z Days

Take Quinorfa All druggists are author
tzed to refund the money in any case OF
chills fever or malaria it fails to cure.
Price Soc per package.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
IN HIS OWN DEFENSE.
iHovernor of Benguet Is Preparing a
Written Statement

Manila, July 1s.-H Phelps Whitmash,
governor of Benguet province, who was
recently ordered to Manila for investiga-
Nion Of certain charges against him, is
writing a story in his own defense for
submission to the United States commits
sion. denying some and making explana-
Eions Of others of the allegations against
him Whether or not ne is exOnerated it
Is considered that it viii be difficult for
him and Otto Scherer, q cretary of the
province. together TO govern the province
successfully, the two officials having
clashed.
The insurgent general Gabarro. with 20
men, has surrendered to the authorities a {
I-egaspi-
General -Aquino. who has been proved to
De responsible for the murder of five cap
tive soldiers of the Twelfth United States
Infantry, has been sentenced to impris-
onmeut for life
Many native murderers have been i'm
prisoned or hanged
First Doctor-Did you give Tuggs the
treatment we decided upon?
Second Doctor-Yes: and it nearly killed
hlmi
What a narrow escaper'
1t was, indeed 1t has taught me al
ways to collect in advance after This. -
San Francisco Chronicle
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
New
Service
to Texas.

The evening train via the
Santa Fe now leaves Topeka
1908 A. NJ. daily. Arrives
TT. Worth in only twenty
three hours ; reaches San
Antonio, Houston and Gal
weston in only thirty five
hours.
Quicker and better than ever.
Through Pullmans and chair
cars. Direct connection at
San Antonio for Mexico.
Also morning service for
same points.
Talk it over with T. L. KING,
Agent, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

Mr. Groom, Of German descent whose
whiskers needed a radical pruning, had
made complaint for something or other
against Mr.. Level, cOlored. Mr.. Groom
began to inform the court that '.aH of
my witnesses didnd vas here, because
oey vas mofed und I dondt know we're
dey iss,'' when his courtness promptly
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

discharged the accused. Neither At
torney w. r. Hazen, who was defend
ing Level nor the victim himself heard
the court, and both began to talk. They
were promptly pulled down by friends
before they could plead guilty.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16
POLICE JOTTINCS.
Promise of Rain Makes Judge
Lindsay Lenient.
He AfterWard Shows Effect Of
His Disappointment.
HE STOPPED IN TIME.
Attorney Tried to Plead Guilty
For Client Too Late.
Events Of Day With TOpeka's
Peace Guardians.
3 STOPPED IN TIME.

Judge Lindsay Of the police court
was feeling extremely jubilant over the
faint prospect of rain Monday at the
early session, and was inclined to be
lenient with the evil-doers brought be-
fore him. He therefore discharged sew
eral, among whom were Joe Saunders.
the '.vag' accused of searching the
clothes of a bather, and George Street,
who was too drunk to know his name,
and was therefore booked as John
stationward. But in the evening, when
the clouds began to roll away, the
court took on a stern look and dealt
out justice of a vinegary flavor vita
lavish hand.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

use viet0rex Baking Powder.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

The celebrated Pigg Bros, fancy mix
ers and picnic pump performers, were
brought down to give an exhibition at
the police station They also gave a.
bond to call again.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

Late in the evening Oficer Faes, of
the North side merchant police, was
startled by a rapid succession of shots.
Drawing his trusty gas pipe. he stole
cautiously in the direction of the shoot
ing and discovered two verdant youths
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

shooting craps on the side walk. Their
friends came down and put UP SO each
for their appearance.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-07-16

household remedy or COUGHS colds Group bronchs grippe
10 troubles is ONE MINUTE Cough Cure 1t cures quickly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-15
ILLNESS OF MRS. soUTHALL.
1t Is Urged as Reason for Her
Husbands Pardon.

The state board of pardons met yes
terday and considered about twenty cas-
es The most important case taken I'M
der consideration was that of James II.
Southall, who was sentenced in st. Paul
in 1895 to the state prison for ten years
for grand larceny in the first degree.
Drs Wright, Ginning, Sweeney, Lib
hey and A. R. McGill were present at
the meeting, and they all testified that
Mrs. Southal was in a precarious con-
dition. The case was taken under adj
visement Other cases follow:
Fred Hittman, sentenced from Olmsted
county in 1873 to state prison for life;
murder in the first degree. Refused with
out prejudice.
Louis Sommers. sentenced from Dako-
ia county in 1890 for life; murder first
degree. Continued.
Charles Rudolph Zschau, sentenced
from Ramsey county in 1897 to state
prison for eight years; grand larceny
first degree. Amusement.
Samuel G.. Ginner, sentenced from Ram
sey county in 1899 for three years; grand
larceny first degree. Continued.
George w. Williams, sentenced from
Houston county in 1886 for ten years;
robbery in second degree. Denied.
Martin H Campbell, sentenced from
Faribault in 1900 to state prison for ten
years and four months; g@nd larceny
second degree. Denied.
John Welter, sentenced from Morrison
county in 1894 for life; murder first de-
gree. Denied.
John Foster, sentenced from Cass coun-
ty in 1899 for six years; grand larceny.
Continued.
f. r. Rose, sentenced from Ramsey
county in 1897 for ten years; forgery sec
ond degree Denied.
John Crett. sentenced from Stearns
county in 1887 for thirty years; rape.
Continued.
Jessie Mcbride sentenced from Martin
county in 1898 for three years and five
months; assault Denied
Louis Rock. sentenced from Hennepin
county in 1900 for four years; grand lar
cepy second degree. Denied.
Wtllburn Markins, sentenced from Lyon
county in 1898 for five years; burglary
third degree. Denied
R. II. Shumway. sentenced from Chip
pewa county in 1899 for two and a half
years; assault first degree. Denied
Frank Larson, sentenced from Beltra-
mi in 1900 for seven years; manslaughter
second degree. Denied.
M, c. Sueflohn, sentenced May H. 1899,
for seven years; indecent assault De-
MED. SIS
Edgar H. Hefflin. sentenced from Hen
nepin county in 1899 for five years; in
decent assault Continued to next gen
eral term.
Mark Wheeler. sentenced from Douglas
county in 1899 for three years; grand
larceny first degree. Continued.
Michael Kobe. sentenced from Crow
Wing in 1899 for seven years; assault
first degree. Amusement.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-15
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

Sing Sing. N. Y.-Wiliam Neufeld, who
murdered his mothers cousin, Mrs. An,
ME l<ronman. in her apartments in West
Thirty-fifth street New York, Aug Z,
1898. was put to Geat tn in the electric CT ar
in the state prison here at $50 o'c.ock
yesterday morning.
Milwaukee, Wis.-The Bricklayers and
Masons International Union of America
in the university building in this city.
About zoo delegates We're in attendance.
The convention will probably take two
weeks to complete its work
CIncinnati-The fourth annual conven-
ton of the National Building Trades
council began here yesterday and will
continue during the week. There are 200
delegates present, represe nting an affil-
lated membership of over 100000.
Chicago Peter r Dunno. creator of
philosopher Dooley," so far recovered
from his long illness as to be able to
leave the hospital
Springfield. O.-Fire at the E. w Ross
companys plant, at La Gonda. CAUSED a
loss OF between $I5 0C0 and $l00000 in
surance, $65 0G0. John Ludwig, an as
sistant foreman. is missing, and it Is
thought he was burned to death.
Tampa, i'la.-Train wTeckers are be-
lieVed to have caused the Geraiiment Of
a West Coast Plant system train few
miles south of Dunneu, Flo. causing the
death Of Engineer Tom Roach and the
injur.ng of several passengers. Five men
suspected of having been concerned the
wrecking of the train have been arr St
ed.
Columbus, O.-The Ohio electors met
hero and cast the q votes solid for Nc
t<inley and Roosevelt William B. Wood
bury. elected from this district, but now
of Cleveland. was selected messenger to
carry the vote 10 Washington.
Boston-The Republicans of the house
met in caucus after the. regular session
and unanimously nominated Senator
Hoar for rejection as United State9
senator.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-15
Saltwater News.

John Marty, who was charged with
having assaulted Gerry De Young, was
arraigned in the municipal court yester-
day morning and was fined 81 and costs
James Welch has been received at the
prison, from Itasca county to serve a
sentence on the reformatory plan for an
Indecent assault. John Reeve received
from st. Louis county, will serve three
years and six months for forgery in the
second degree
The health department was very much
encouraged yesterday when it was learn
ed that no new cases of smallpox had
appeared, and members of the board feel
satisfied that the epidemic was caught
IN its infancy and that there will be no
further spread of the disease. There are
four cases in the city and one close to
the city limits, and Dr. j. H Haines
who is attending all of the patients says
that no case is serious. Work on the
new addition to the pesthouse is progress
ing rapidly and the pesthouse will be
ready for use within a few days.
John Parker who has charge of a log
g1ng camp on the Clearwater river, is in
the city for few days Mr. Parker
says that loggers in that part of the
state are doing excellent work There
has been plenty Of snow and frost enough
TO enable them to keep their roads in
good condition
The various committees appointed bv
the Retail Grocers association. OF this
city, to complete all ARRANGEMENTS for
the convention of the state association.
/ 10 be held here beginning Feb u, and
continuing three days, held a meeting
Yesterday afternoon in the Commercial
CLUB rooms to discuss all plans for the
convention, which promises to be one of
the largest ever held in the state. All
VINO come to Saltwater during the con-
Vehtlon Will be royalty entertained citi-
Zens having subscribed a sum of money
SuInclent to meet the requirements of the
occasion.
Parues whose names cannot he ascer
tafned have secured an interest in TIE
water power at st. Croix Falls belonging
70 the estate of the late Hon. Isaac
staples and Sherman F. Staples. heirs
OF the deceased, have sold their interest
IN the power property, but the sale was
made through a third party, and tba
names OF the real purchasers were not
mace known. David Staples, in sneaI5inp
OF the matter yesterday, said that he
was OF the opinion that the power WouJd
not be utilized Immediately, but that if
was purchased with a view of securing
the remainder of the property in thu fu
ture. ="
Gov. Van SAINT was in the CITY last
nlshI ana installed the officers of George
crook post, G.. A r.
a telegram from Anaconda, Mont.
1ast night announced the death of George
Long, formerly of this city. Deceasad
was twenty-six years of age and viii
be remembered as one of the crack
pitchers of the Saltwater baseball team
NO particulars of cause of death re-
ceiVed -