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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
HARMONY I'm CUBA.
Minority of Radicals Bitter, But Find
Little Sympathy.

New York. May S0.-A dispatch, to the
Tribune from Havana says
Acquiescence IN the Will of the ma
jority is dominant, but the convention >
acceptance of the Platt amendment has
been quickly followed by pleas for har-
mOny. The minority Of the rabid radi-
Gals were bitter against the supporters
Of the amendment, but their bitterness
finds little popular support, especially
since it has been shown that the ma
jOrity of those who voted in the affirm
alive were of the class of revOlutOnlstS
who did some fighting
General Lacret's bellicose telegram
about death and independence" is ridi-
culed, and he is advised that it is better
to live and to make the most possible
out of life
As an OFFSET to the violent messages,
General Manduley. one of the Santiago
delegates who voted against the amend
ment, telegraphed to his constituents
that the country should respect the &C
ton Of the convention and should strive
for peace and good order He condemn
ed agitation and announced that he
should cooperate with the majority in
making an effective acceptance Of the
American conditions Others OF the
minority made similar statements and
protested against the ultra radicals crit
icising the majority when the c0ntro-
versy had been mere difference of
opinion.
The Spanish press voices its relief
at the end of the uncertainty but makes
little further comment
Mendez Capote, the presiding officer
conferred with General Wood on the
future work of the convention, and
was told that the American authorities
would like to have the making of an
electoral law expedited as rapidly as
possible. since it is the policy of the
administra ton to encourage the early
formation of a Cuban government
The committee on phraseology, which
perform ed a similar work on the consti-
tuition proper. viii review the language
of the appendix and its report viii then
be formally ratified by the convention
and transmitted to General Wood
Commercial circles express great sat
isfactiOn at the outcome The Mer-
chants union, which includes the lead
ers in the commerce of the entire ISL
and, has held a meeting. and has taken
steps to urge upon the delegates the
Importance of intimate commercial re-
lations with the United States. follow
ing the termination of the political IN
certainty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
AMERICAN SHIPPING
May Be Injured by Supreme Court
Q Pilotage Decision.

New York. May Accommodating
upon the supreme courts decision in the
insular cases the Washington CORE
spondent Of the Tribune says that ak
the capital il is thought that the pilot
age decision. which attracted little at
tention at the time. but was handed
down with the other insular decisions
last Monday, win be construed as eN-
tending the regulations of the coast
wise trade to the Philippines as well
as to Porto Rico and Hawaii BY d.
rection OF the president and on recon-
nnendation of the bureau OF navigation
of the treasury department. the coast
wise regulations were EXTENDED TO
Porto Rico soon after the rotincatlon
OF the Paris treaty. or IN August. 1898.
about the same time they were also eX-
tended to Hawaii What is known rs
the pfiotage case. which was argued by
ex-senator Lindsay. of Kentucky. was
friendly litigation brought 10 test the
legality of these extensions OF the ship
ping laws. The supreme court sustained
the presidents act, and II Is nov
thought that there Will be "a demand
to extend the regulations to the Phil
ippines. in pursuance Of the courts
mandate.
Shipping men say this would be n
serious blow to American shipping 10
is contended that the country is not yet
ready to include the distant Philippines
in its coastwise trade and to confer on
tnaI lar removed tlICuI fleitttD tine neN-
efits Of the American navigation laws.
Still. as the question is not yet very
well understood It is likely that little
viii be heard about 1t until congress
takes hold Of Il and enacts the neces-
sary legislation
While it Is virtually settled that no
substantial change In the governments
Philippine programme IS contemplatee.
vet there is a likelihood that this viii
form the chief tonic Of consideration at
the meeting Of the cabinet Attorney
General Knox IS known to be carefully
studying the various expressions used
by the Justices in the DeIinna and the
Downes decisions. with the view Of pre-
pairing an opinion for submission 70
the cabinet as to the powers which the
supreme court has declared belong to
the president by constitutional warrant
as well as the special Grant Of n0wer
vested in the executive by the SnoOner
resolution. Tt is regarded. therefore as
n reasonable asgumptiou that daft7ita
and authoritative announcement or the
governments Phifinnine policy IN be
Dursued until congress passes euoci7l
legislation for the archfpelago win 10
made soon after the cabinet meets next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
"PERFESsER'' IN TROUBLE
George Washington jackson Arrested
For Riding on Sidewalk

Professor George Jackson of the
Twenty-third regiment band had an err
rand which took him out in the west end
of the city Wednesday afternoon. He
borrowed a wheel for few minutes of
a man who was at the Commercial club
rooms and started out
Out on Harrison street Jackson want
ed to cut across a corner and Just as he
was about to cross the sidewalk a POI
Hceman nabbed him.
you are just the man I'm looking
for" was the 1aconic greeting he made
as he pulled the band leader to the
ground
'4N-n-n-n-o-o I'm n-n-nvo-o-t. Y-y-o-u
don't want me- was the somewhat dis
jointed reply Of the trespasser on the
city sidewalks.
oh! yes you are the man want
was the only satisfaction he got from
the policeman.
mo, I know you don't want me- said
Jackson. who had Gained down by that
time. 4 amt tryin to fool you
The professor had to go to the station
and explain that he was the leader Of
the largest and best amateur colored
band in the world and that he was doing
a rush act and only rode about 80 feet
on the sidewalk before he was released.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
AMERICAN GIRLS WANTED.
Leaders of Exclusive Paris Society
Need Imported Talent.

Paris. May s0-American girls are in
great demand in the most fashionable
salons of Paris to entertain the guests
of the most notable social functions Of
the season.
AT Princess de Pnlignac's reception
FIVE American girls won highest praise
for their artistic talent Miss Isadora
Duncan of New York danced Greek
dances. Edith Martin of New York play
ed the harp, Stella Dyer of New York,
the violin, while Mary Gardner of Chi
eago and Elizabeth Parkinson of kan
sas City sang.
Princess de Polignac is one of the
leaders Of the most exclusive society in
Paris. The Polignac family is one Of the
most ancient in Europe. its great castle
in the Puy de Dorne country dating
back to the DAYS of the crusades-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
CUBANS IN DOUBT.
Many Statesmen Oppose Acceptance
OF Plat Amendment.

New York. May 30-A dispatch to the
Herald from Havana. says In the mat
ter Of the acceptance OF the Platt amend
ment there is a general disposition to
abide BY the decision of the majority Of
the convention substantially accepting
the American terms It can not be said.
however. that those terms were accepta-
BILE Numerous kilograms have been
transmitted by the delegates to the in
terror Of the island
Senior Iacret says that Cuba has volun-
tarily chained itself
Senior POrtuondo accuses the revolu-
tionary delegates who voted for the
amendment of disloyalty to the principles
of the revolution
Senior Quilez says that he was always
favorable to the amendment
Senior Villuendas considers the amend
ment an ultimatum-
Juan Guzalherto Gomez says If a die
tatorship by Maxine Gomez would bring
government unconditionally-
Senior Robau said he voted for accept
anee because he was q revolutionist.
Jose Miguel Gomez thinks the accept
ance Of Americas terms saves the politi-
cal personality of Cuba
Delega ties from Santiago and Puerto
Principe voted soIidly against the ac-
ceptance of the amendment The Union
Democratic party had one vote that of
Delegate CSiIberta. The vote of the Ma
tional and Republican party delegates
was about equally divided
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

Pool Grinstead. the Wathena news
paper man who had the courage to op-
pose Boss Leland, and who is in jail in
Troy, serving sentence for libel, is keep
ing up his fight against the G. O. p.
boss with remarkable tenacity, says a
dispatch to the Kansas City Times.
His paper. the Wathena Weekly Re
publican, was sold by the shfieff Of Don
iphan county yesterday to satisfy a
Judgment held BY Leland. Grinstead
viii start new paper the Doniphan
County Republican, next week. and
will edit it in his cell in the Troy jail.
The paper viii be printed in st. Joseph.
arrangements having been made today
BY G. w. Bean. Grinstead's agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
BUSINESS SESSION.
General Lutheran Synod Convenes.
With $50 Delegates Present.

Des Moines. Ia, May 30.-The first
business session Of the general Lutheran
synod convened this morning with $50
delegates and visiting clergymen from
Europe. Africa and India Foreign mis-
s1on5 viii be discussed this afternoon,
addresses being delivered by Rev. Luther
NJ kaufman Of Frederick. Nd. Rev DR..
j. p AberIy OF Guutur, India; Rev DR..
George 3 Albrecht Of Rentachintada,
Flanad. India, and Rev. DR.. j. H.
Harpster OF Gunter. India
The principal matters of discussion be
fore the fortieth synod are three. First
the movement to change the missionary
Held from the African coast and partic-
ularly Liberia to the interior for eli
matte and -hyglenic reasons Second. the
establishment OF an official paper or
organ which shall represent the spirit
Of the general assembly and promote
and uphold all of its interests Third.
a movement to adopt a graded course of
lessons in the Sunday schools and to this
extent modify the international lesson
course
The report Of the board of foreign
missions showed that the receipts from
all sources during the biennium were
$S6s366, and the total expenditures S97. 253.
On April 80, 1901. there was a balance
Of S2513 in the treasury. The Indebted
ness at the close of the biennium was
$S,Tl5, tn which the balance was APP
piled, leaving a net Indebtedness of So
IA The board also received for the
India famine relief fund SIS, SIS Of which
a balance Of $6,641 remains. The board
gave in detail its work in India and
Africa. since the last session Of the gen
erai synod. In India, there was at the
end of 1900.a total enrolled baptized mem
bers1ip of %. 1876, an increase Of Is per
cent in two years No statistical ex-
hibit OF school and church work of the
African mission was received in time
for exhibit in the report. There are nine
missionaries in the field regularly or
ganized as a conference.
A resolution was introduced asking
that the committee on apportionment
apportion to the district synods for the
next biennium the sum Of $50 900 to be
raised for foreign missionary work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
BIG STRIKE OF GOLD.
Howard Gould's Mine Likely to Prove
q Second Comstock.

Vancouver. 3. C.. May 30.-S. 4. SIN
glehurst has reached Vancouver from
Omineca- b. G.. with news that rich
strikes Just made in mining properties
owned by Howard Gould and associates
of New York will make their mine one
of the richest in British Columbia.
Singlehurst hurried out 200 miles to
telegraph the news to his principals He
thinks Ptarmigan viii become a second
Comstock- At the 150-foot level the
miners cross cut the vein and found it
to be ten feet wide. Samples taken
clear across the face Of the vein aver
age 500 ounces Of silver. 4 per cent cop
per and two ounces Of gold. The ore can
be readily moved to tidewater by wa
gDn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
MARCHED TO DIXIE.
Parade of the United COnfed-
crate Veterans at Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn, May 30.-The closing
day Of the United Confederate Veterans
reunion was devoted to the grand pa
rade Of the old soldiers. All business
having been completed yesterday a
number Of veterans returned to their
homes on the night trains, but thous-
ands remained to once again touch ell
bows and keep step with their comrades
of the battleheIds. About 5000 were in
line. During the early hours of the
morning. a heavy rain swept the streets
clean and tempered the atmosphere but
by o'clock the sun came out bright
and clear and gave promise of an ideal
day for the parade.
The parade started from Confederate
hall marching to Dixie
At the head of the column rode Gen.
George ". Gordon, chief marshal OF the
day and his staff. Then came Gen. John
b. Gordon and assistant, Gen George
Norman Then a carriage containing
the general headquarters sponsor and
maids of honor and two more carriages
bearing inscriptions;
Southern mothers-the women we
present as they were 40 years ago"
Next came carriages in which were
the sponsor and maids of honor, of the
department of northern Virginia. COM
prising the divisions of Virginia. Mary
land, North Carolina, South Carolina
and West Virginia.
The transmississippi department came
next with the old soldiers of the divis-
ions of Missouri. Texas, Arkansas, IN
dian Territory, Oklahoma and the Pa
ci7c coast
The largest of three departments, that
Of the Army of the Tennessee was the
next in line comprising the divisions of
Kentucky, Georgia. Alabama, NIississip-
ri, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee and
the cOlOred division of veterans
The two divisions of Forests cavalry
corps terminated the line of veterans
and preceded the Sons Of Veterans.
A long line of miscellaneous carriages
ended the parade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
codington For Register of Deeds.

Mr. T. Y. Codington, whose announce
ment has been in this paper for some
time as a candidate for register of
ty for thirty-four years and has always
been a stalwart Republican, ever work
ing for the success of the party. He
served over three years in the war of
the rebellion, and was wounded during
the battle of Shiloh. Mr.. Codirgton
asks for the support of the party on
his merits as a citizen and a veteran of
the civil war and being qualified 10
NIL the Office to which he aspires- This
is the first time he has ever been before
the people. and should receive the
hearty sup~~-t - the party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
The Pan-Am. is a rwencent AFFAIR.

Don't say late style "up-to-date,"
but tWen-cent- That's an abbreViation
for twentieth century. The Pan-Amer-
lean Exposition is TWEEN cent. The
Akron Route is also twen-cent. 1t
abbreviates distance to Buffalo. Fares
over it are twen-cent- They abbreviate
regular rates. But there's no ahbreVl-
alton to pleasure for those who go to
Buffalo, Niagara Falls, St. Lawrence
river resorts over the Akron Route
This fact will be made clear by J. NJ
Chesbroueh. A G. P. Agt. st. Louis,
or ]. T. Foley. T. P. Agt.. Kansas City,
Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
THEFT OLA HEART.
Kentucky Prisoner Says He Has
Stolen Nothing More Tangible.

Louisville. KY, May sO.-Alford
Hughes, a prisoner at the county JAIL
says the Kentucky courts will be called
upon to decide whether the theft of q
woman's heart constitutes grand larce-
ny. That is the charge upon which he
was arrested yesterday and he claims
that he has committed no offense save
that of securing Mrs. Matte Renison's
promise to marry him. Mrs Renison is
a pretty Shepherdsville widow Hughes
was formerly engaged to Mrs. Renison.
He says after the engagement was bro =
ken off he had not thought of her. Mrs.
Renison is wealthy woman" said
Hughes. s.but I never got any of her
money
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MEXICAN NINE SALE.
Mrs. Mary D. Grace Disposes of Prop
erty to B. c. Wheeler.

New York May 30.-A special to the
World from Syracuse. N Y. says: Mrs.
school. is in Durango. Mexico, on bust
ness connected with her mines. Word has
been received that she had sold the mines
to b. Clark Wheeler, a former senator OF
Colorado. who paid her $50, 900 for them
He has been putting up the money with
which Mrs. Grace has been fighting her
case. This he did with the understanding
that he was to have an option on her in
terests when the litigation was settled
Mr. Wheeler was one of the founders of
the city of Aspen. One of the large claims
which Wheeler had to settle was that of
the lawyers in the case. Young Grace went
to Europe and made contracts with some
attorneys to conduct the suits for one
half Of what they could save out of the
property Mrs. Grace fled an objec-
ton that her son had exceeded his
thority in making such contract
Never deceive in the slightest way, my
child. 1t will grow on YOU
why, papa says that your hair is de-
ceiving- 1t doesn't grow on you, mamma
" n.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
SLOW ESTATE SETTLEMENT
American Woman Heir to English
Property Due Since 1886.

New York, May s0.-According to the
Press, one Of the heirs of the James
Wood estate-SS0, 900, O00-in England. is
Mrs. NJ. z. Patterson of Newark, N J.
She is looking up papers which she thinks
will supply. a missing link and provide
for a distribution of the money There
are about 200 heirs. each to receive. &C
cording to the lawyers in the case about
$400. 000-
wood died in England in 1885, leaving
vast estates. There was will. but there
in a settlement of the estate there was
great delay. The English probate regis
been accumula ting interest Nor SIS years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

The marriage of Miss Ella Williams,
of this place. to Mr.. William A. Robin
son, of Kansas City. Mo-. took place
Wednesday evening at the C. A R
hail, III East Seventh street. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev c. a VIII
liams, pastor of an A. M z. church in
Kansas City, and a brother Of the
bride. About $50 people attended and
after the ceremony an elaborate supper
was served. Mr. and Mrs Robinson
left for Kansas City at $40. The mar
rage was an important event in col
ored society
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
old sattlers, Annual Picnic.

The Old Settlers association Of Shaw
nee county viii hold its annual picnic az
Garfield park on Thursday. June g. a
programme consisting of music and a-,-
propriate speeches is being prepared Tor
the occasion All old settlers are invi-
ted to attend and bring with them a
basket lunch Dinner will be spread a.
Is O'Clock. HARVEY D. RICE,
ROBT. STONE. Sec'y. Prest-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
EIGHT BARGES SUNK.
Whole Fleet Wrecked by an Ac-
cident to the Tow.

Ironton, O., May so.-The tow boat
Acorn with a feet of coal from Pitts
burg to Cincinnati struck the piers OF
the Norfolk & Western bridge at Ke-
nova, w. Va, today sinking eight
barges Of coal and wrecking the entire
fleet. The wreckage swept away the
wharf boat, ferry piers and fleets Of
timber The accident occurred in a fog.
There were no casualties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
Homeseekers' Excursions-Thes Santa
Fe Route

June 4 and IS will sell tickets to
points in Arkansas, Arizona, Indian
Territory. louisiana, New Mexico
Oklahoma. Texas. Rocky Ford, Colo,
and points east thereof in Colorado. at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip. Final limit q days. Stop-overs
going. See agent A. T. & s. F. Rly.
for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
Homeseekers' Exeursions-Ths Santa
Fa Route

June 4 and IS, viii sell tickets to
points in Arkansas. Arizona. Indian
Territory, Louisiana. New Mexico,
Oklahoma. Texas, Rocky Ford. Colo.
and points east thereof in Colorado. at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip Final limit p days. Stop-overs
going See agent A r. & S. F. Rly.
for particulars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

The contract for furnishing the stat r.
Of Kansas with paper for the ste te
PRINTER for tire fiscal year beginning
July was awarded BY the executive
council TO the J W. Butler Paper COM
Dany TIE contract calls for about
50 900 worth OF paper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
The s.switzerland of America" Route

Tehigh Valley railroad between Buff
faIo and New York and philadelphia.
T,4xurfo,1s trains running on limited
time. Route Of the BLACK Diamond
TT-rnress - Stop-over- allowed at Buffalo
on all through tickets to New York and
Philadelphia via this line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
IT'S MONOPOLY GONE.
Andrew Carnegie Explains English
Trade Depreseion.

New YORK Nav 90.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Andrew Carnegie has an article in the
Nineteenth Century on the Industrial
outlook in Great Britain. What is gone
from England, says Mr.. Carnegie, is its
monopoly There has been no retrogres-
sion. Altogether, the article is 2. rebuke
to many British pessimists who
have written on the same subject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

A complexion exposed to wind and
weather needs attention Keep yours
fair, lovely, attractive using Satin
Skin Cream and Powder, CSC. New
Model drug department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

Assisted by Bachelors club and Wash
burn college minstrels. Friday night. at
Security hall under auspices Columbia
council No. 50. Tickets 15c; two for 25c-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

Coustantinopie, May 30-An official
order prohibits Arfnenians who have be-
come naturalfzed American citizens, OF
Russians. from entering Turkey
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30
Rinlesa Eve Glasses

With best Gold Filled mountings. $500
Fitted by Chas. Bennett Optician, 80
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-30

Danghter-But he is so full of absurd
ideals
father was just the same before married
him.-Tit-BitS.
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Miss Lillian Foster is spending a few
days in Kansas CITY
Mrs G. e. Saunders. NJ D.. of Chi
caso arrived In Topeka the first Of the