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Evening star., 1901-07-18
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETS
TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND MEMBERS
GATHER IN FRISCO.
Delightful Weather FavOrs the Occa-
siOn-Exercises of the Open
ing Day.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1S.-The Ep-
worth League convention of 1901 was for
mally opened at Mechanics Pavilion today.
For the past week the tide Of travel has
been toward San Francisco, until the Ep-
worth hosts, 5000 strong, had been poured
into the city ready for the opening services.
Arrivals continued at all hours last night
and in the early hours this morning, but
the last belated train was in and the last
tired traveller had been given warm well
come by the reception committee before
the first number on today's program was
called. The great pavilion was decorated
and ready The last tack had been driven
and the last bit of color had been added in
good time The vast auditorium with seats
for 10000, and additional facilities for a
chorus of 1900, which will give special
concerts, presented pleasing sight. The
entire auditorium was canopied by Ameri-
can flags, while around the gallery railing
red and white bunting was draped grace
fully, with here and there shields of
America and Great Britain. while their re-
spective flags crossed above them. The
stage was hung with gold-colored bunting,
the states color.
Cooling Breezes Blow.
The throng began assembling early for
the opening ceremonies. which began at
2:3O pm, every one, enthusiastic and hap
py. From the torrid temperature of the
east to the cool breezes of the Pacific and
a temperature Of 60. WAS a welcome and
exhilarating change to the pilgrims, if their
looks and actions of today may be taken as
evidence. - -.
At IL o'clock this morning three celebra-
tions Of the Lords supper were held in the
First PresnyteSian MsthoSist and
These meetings were purely devotional in
character but We're attended by crowds
that taxed the capacity sef the buildings
At 1:3O pm. a missionary conference was
held at the headquarters ,on Larkin street.
At the same time business meeting of
bled at the pavilion In order to prepare for
the days activities.
When Chairman Filben ascended the
platform and raped for order at 2:3O pm
every seat In the building had an occupant,
while many others sought standing room.
with the Chautauqua salute and then lis
tened to the opening song service.
Program for the Day.
Following Is the official program of the
day: Opening Of the convention in Me-
chanics' Pavilion. Rev. Thomas Filben
presiding; song service led by Robert Hus-
band; devotions, led by Rev. Judson Hill;
addresses of welcome by Governor Gage
Mayor Phelan, Bishop Hamilton and Rev.
]. c. Symonds Of Woodland; responses on
by Bishop l. w. Joyce. Minneapolis; on be-
half of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, Rev. H. NJ. Du Bose, Nashville,
Tenn; on behalf of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church Of Canada, Rev. James Hender-
son, Toronto; on behalf Of the Colored
Evening star., 1901-07-18

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Evening star., 1901-07-18
Ssxsmt Street and zo6 Street.


Atlanta, Ga.
This evening three meetings will be held,
at the main pavilion, at the Alhambra
Theater and at Metropolitan Temple. The
principal theme at all these meetings will
Twentieth Century, discussed by Rev
Charles Bayard Mitchell Of Minneapolis,
Rev. Alonzo Monk of Nashville and Rev.
c. w. Willard Of Yonkers, N. Y, respect
iyely.
Evening star., 1901-07-18
On Charge of Theft.

Clarence Maddox was arrested today by
Detectives Miller and Peck on the charge
of stealing two gold crowns from DIR. a. A.
Marsteller, and also with obtaining S5 by
means of false pretenses from him. The
detectives say that the accused man ad-
mitted his guilt He will be arraigned in
the Police Court tomorrow
Evening star., 1901-07-18

Mrs. Martha Williams of Twining City
about noon today found on Louisiana ave-
nue. pocket book containing S25 and a
check for SIS. Mrs. Williams at once car
ried the property to the detective bureau,
where it is being taken care Of by Captain
Bosrdmap.
Evening star., 1901-07-18
Two New Dwellings in Prospect.

Early & hampton, real estate brokers,
have sold to Mrs. Katharine L. johnson
two lots on Mintwood place, west OF CO.
lumbia road, each 3Ox12o feet IT is the
purpose Of the new owner to erect on
these lots two three-story houses, con-
taining sixteen room each. There will be
space left at the sides of the houses, the
entire frontage not being occupied.
Evening star., 1901-07-18
Very SLIGHT RIaxe.

The alarm Of fire from boz 248 at noon
today was caused by some hot ashes being
thrown into q pile Of paper in an alley near
the corner Of 14th and Corcoran streets.
There was no damage
Evening star., 1901-07-18
Mechanical Education.

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
No kind of education Is more needed here
than mechanical education We will not
attempt the delicate task of deciding which
Evening star., 1901-07-18

Richard s. Rynex. a dealer in wall paper
at 42S II street northeast, has made an an.
signment. His assets are placed at about
LOCO, with liabilities amounting to 50 Os4 76ns
Evening star., 1901-07-18
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privilege granted at the public expense,
and the department will restrict the privi-
lege to those publications which are fairly
within the contemplation Of law and prop
erly meet the requirements. No circum-
vention Of law or regulations will be per-
mitted.
THE postal laws make no special provi-
sion for publications seeking establishment; !;
the requirements apply the same to all.
Prior to application for entry no restric-
tions or conditions are imposed, and a
publication may be circulated in any man
ner the publisher elects, and if in the mails
it Is classed as printed matter and is sub
iect to the third class rate.
Evening star., 1901-07-18
Harris & Co..
Cor. 9TH s. % SITS.
ONE BLOCK FROM PA. AVE.

STOPS DIARRHoEA AND STOMACH cRANpS
Dr. siegert's Genuine Imported Angostura Bit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
HIS WEAK KNEES.
How Senator Baker Gave Up
the Fight.
Refused to Throw Strength to
ANY One.

There have been many stories circu-
lated about the way Senator Baker gave
up the fsht and the details of all OF them
have been wrong, at least this is the
statement made to a Journal reporter in
the Copeland this morning by one of the
leaders of the Baker campaign.
In the morning after the managers
had decided that Baker could not win
they had a talk with him and told him
that it would be impossible to bring
the contest to a successful finish. What
shall we dor they asked. What will
you do about ft?' Mr. Baker requested
that he be left alone for time while
out of the room and he lay down on the
bed. In about an hour they came in
again and suggested that he throw his
strength to Johnston or GIeed. Iney
also suggested other names which are
equally as prominent in the state. Baker
again asked time to think it over and
they again leIe hlm- " hen tney re-
turned and asked what he had decided
to do he replied, i am going to get out
of this / am going to withdraw from
the race. Burton can have it They
begged that he would throw his strength
to some one else but he had a very bad
case of the blue f1unks' and refused to
do a thing. If they want any OF my
supporters they can go@a after them, he
said. i am going home this afternoon
1.-The managers tried in vain to brace
him up and put a little ginger IN him, but
II was q hopeless task ne Wo1iu Lutil Il
talk OF nothing but getting out of the
fight I have had enough of 1t and am
going home You can do you please,
was all they could get him to say.
They finally gave the matter up and
Baker wrote his statement. which was
published After he had given up he told
story Of treachery and betrayal to his
followers in Leavenworth. II he had
turned his strength to either Johnston or
GIeed there is little doubt that Burton
would at least have been given a hard
fight. For there was a strong sentiment
among the men who finally led the rush
to Burton that there should be a third
man elected.
They are now accusing lot of men
who We're for Baker Of being traitors. but
they simply did what any man would do
under the circumstance They saw that
Baker was getting weak in the knees and
they got with the men who had the nerve
to stay up when the fight came
The fact that Senator Bakers wife is
lying at the point of death in q Philadel-
phia hospital may have had something to
do with his 1ndecision and weakness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
IMPORTANT NEWS AND FEATURES.

PAGE.
! Gossip Prom washington.
Today's London Gable Letter.
Steamer wrecked on Golden Gate.
How Senator Baker Gave Up the Fight.
clay County Political Feud.
Bishop Potter On City Degeneration.
2 sporting news
Duns Review Of the week.
Church Announcements.
Railroad News
National W C. T. 0. Backs Mrs. Nation.
Filipfnos Invade Funston's Territory.
Kansas News.
Late Telegraph and Local News.
A o. 0. ". and D. Of q. Installations.
Counterfeiters Captured in New York.
Social ana Personal.
Mrs. Fiske a. Becky sharp
North Topeka News.
Markets.
z Wants ana miscellaneous Ads
Russia Disclaims Annexation Of China.
snap Shots at Home News
Lord Roberts Inspires Confidence.
9 Topeka Society.
News Summary Of the Week.
Patti Sells Craig Nos
10 Kansas Soldier Strange Secret.
QuantrelTs Lieutenant Dies in st. Joe.
II Theatrical News
Leavenworth Girl with Bostonians.
A Resume of the Past Week
Current Dramatic Gossip.
IL Editorial
Book Notes.
Is Woman,s Pa0e
Buttons Lead in Trimming waists.
The 'Potpourri Party in Favor.
Beauty Sleep For Tired Nerves.
Hints For the Tab1e-Menus.
IA LAiglon Fashions in Paris.
Long cloaks the Popular Wrap.
Simplicity In Dining Room Furniture.
Hints For the Housekeepers.
10 with the Fun Makers.
1e short story. "A Happy Delay
Humor of the Day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
YCOUNTYFEUD
Republicans and Populists Man-
ifest Mneh Bitterness.
Two Fusion Election Judges
Are Arrested.
REJECTED BALLOTS
Claimed Three Men Not Al
lowed to Cast Their Vote.
POpulists RetaIiate BY Arrest
ing Republicans.

The fight over the last election Is not
over in Clay county, and things are
warming up in a truly interesting man
ner. The vote was close, and although
the Republicans won the Populists are
confident that their county attorney
would have been elected on fair ballot
and count
There has been much talk of irregu-
larities ard indefinite charges have been
circulated concerning shady work on
both sides. The ball was started rolling
yesterday when the Republicans
brought action against two of the judges
of election.
Joseph Babb, the Populist judge, and
Lyman Martin, the Democratic judge. in
the Wakefield precinct at the last cleo
ton, were arrested on warrants sworn
out by Herman Avery, son of Post
master Avery, of Wakefield. The
charge against them is that these
judges refused to give ballots to three
voters in the precinct whom they
claimed were not legal voters. The Re
publicans are pushing the matter hard,
and have employed Attorneys Coleman
and Williams to assist the county at
torney III prosecuting the cases. The
opposing parties have employed counsel
to defend them, and will put up as hard
a fight as they can
Inc opposition VIII not only nR1T the
case, but they are doing little retail
ating in the shape of arresting the Re
publican judge, ex-PostmaSter Castor,
whom they intend to prosecute on the
charge of cutting the numbers off the
ballots of the challenged voters so that
they cannot possibly be identified in
case of a. contest
There is also talk of arresting W. H.
Bradberry, who furnished a pass for one
sam Hayden, a Populist, who is in the
blind asylum at Kansas City It is
claimed that Bradberry furnished the
pass on condition that Hayden would
vote the straight Republican ticket, and
he made Hayden pledge himself to that
effect before the ticket was forthcOm-
ing. Young Hayden told his family and
others that he would like to have voted
the Populist ticket but that he wanted
to come home, and that he had to vote
the Republican ticket in order to get
the pass The papers in this case were
made out some time in November in
Justice Mobiles court, but were held up
ship. If the township in which the
charges are made had been thrown out
the POpulist candidate, Alvin Gates,
would have been elected by a majority
of six.
The cases promise to be the most in
teresting ever held in the county, and if
the fight continues there is no telling
where it may end. There is bound to be
a great deal of bitterness result from
the trials
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
BECAUSE LEE WAS AREBEL
Why Col. vifquain Wouldn't Appear
in Receiving Line at Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb-, Jan. 5.-Col. victor viz
quain Of Governor Poynter's staff crea
ted a great sensation here at the inaug-
ural reception and ball given to Cover
nor Dietrich by refusing to appear in
the receiving line or participate in any
way because of the presence OF General
Fitzhugh Lee, giving as his reason the
fact that Gen. Lee had opposed the III
ion flag during the civil war. Colonel
Vifquain was colonel of the 91st Illinois
during the civil war and served with
great daring. being brevetted a briga-
dier general for conspicuous bravely ex-
hibited at Fort Fisher and receiving
two medals from congress for similar
acts on different occasions. He entered.
the Spanish-American war as lieutenant
colonel. and it was very irIxsome to him
to be compelled to serve under Gen. Lee
in the 7th army corps at Jacksonville
and later in Cuba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
MUNICIPAL DEGENERATION
It's Causes Discussed by Bishop Potter
Before City Club.

New York, Jan. 5.-Bishop. Potter
spoke on THE Causes of Our Present
Municipal Degeneration" at meeting
of the City club last night The bishop
began his address by making a plea for
tolerance He said that conditions as
the complexities Of human nature. He
was not prepared to maintain, he said,
that the police as a body We're corrupt
and said he believed that there were
among them as many men who had as
pirations toward good and aims that
were commendable as among any other
body OF men Of the same size.
But they are the creatures of a sys-
tenn" said the bishop. Il did not come
here to say pleasant things and the sys-
tenn exists largely because of your in
difference and mine. The solution of the
problem lies in individual activity and
vigilance. I am sorry for one thing, my
friends, and that Is that. in spite OF the
approval with which my remarks made
in St. Pauls chapel seemed to have met
with at the time. they really fell abso-
lutely dead What have any of you done
along the line Of personal vigilance in
spite Of your evident desire to bring
about changed conditions2 You VIII
never get results until you get up the
proper spirit of personal sacrifice and
vigilance
Nothing better was ever done by Mr.
Roosevelt when he was police commits
through the city watching the police
and seeing that they performed their
duty. It brought the men to a sense Of
feeling that they were being watched
Every man charged with official duties
ought 10 have the same feeling How
4 would like to ask you men here hoW
c. any one of sou has troubled himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
PULLMAN PLAYS ROULETTE
Attacks the Game UnsuccessfulIy in
Phoenix, Ariz., Houses.

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 5-George M. Pull
man, son of the dead Pullman palace car
manufacturer. has left Phoenix, much
the worse for wear and with his finances
at a low ebb. He came here six weeks
ago with his valet to recuperate. After
a period Of extravagant living he paint
ed Phoenix in many colors- After he
learned the game he attempted to break
the banks in various gambling houses
here, and departed for Los Angeles in q
fit of disgust, and much enfeebled in
health on account of riotous living.
The other day he received a check for
$500 for a Christmas present, which, it
IS said, he lost in one bet on one number
of the roulette table, with a chance of
winning $40, 500 on a single run. Pull
man made the rounds Of the gambling
houses with j. f. Harcourt Of Philadel-
phia, who appeared to have unlimited
resources. Harcourt was more lucky
than his companion. and is said to have
cleaned up $3.50 in two weeks
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
Steamer Iaqua Wrecked just
Outside the Golden Gate.
Thirty to 40 Persons on Board
Believed to Be Lost.
l MAN FLOATS ASHORE
The Engineer Drifts in on an
Overturned Boat.
Nothing Has Been Heard OF His
Companions.

San Francisco, Jan. 5.-The Can says.
The steamer Iaqua. which left this city
yesterday afternoon for San Diego with
a cargo of general merchandise was
wrecked some time last night on Dux-
bury reef, just outside the Golden Gale
and all on board with the single excep-
ton of Chief Engineer Burrill who was
washed ashore on an overturned buat
after being in the water two hours. are
believed to have perlshed. Details afe
meager, but it is known that there were
between thirty and forty persons on
board the ill-fated vessel at the time uf
the accident
The Iaqua sailed from Eureka several
days ago for San Pedro and put IN here
yesterday to land some passengers. AS
soon as that duty had been attended 10.
Captain Basch put to sea again. How
the disaster occurred is not known, but
there was a heavy swell on outside the
heads last night and il is probable that
the unfortunate vessel, drifting too near
the reef In the haze that overspread tile
waters, was thrown upon the rocks By
the swell She is a total loss.
Chief Engineer Burriu reached the
shore and telephOned to VIM. e. 1luguu,
representative Of Dolheer and Carson.
agents of the vessel in this city, saying
the steamer was in distress and asking
for assistance. Tugs at once started fer
the scene OF disaster. These facts were
communicated by Mr.. DOlbeer early this
morning but he could give no further
particulars.
Mr.. Dolbeer owned one-eiEhth Of the
vessel and the other -eighLhs were
owned by the Humboldt Shingle Manu-
featuring association by whom she Waa
loaded Mr.. Dolbeer said the steamer
was on her way to this port but 1 this
he is evidently mistaken as the records
from the Merchants Exchange show
that she cleared for San Pedro at f.3e
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. AT 2 o'clock
this morning it was reported from Foiut
Reyes that the vessel had gone to pieces
and as no more boats came ashore. Tile
preslIln5l ion is that-30 or 30 llefsai
known to have been on board were
drowned. It is Of course possible thor
the other boats may have landed their
passengers at some point where t u.ls
not possible to communicate with the
city quickly and it is also possible tht-t
the rescuing tugs may have arrived ca
the scene in time to pick them up
MEN ON THE DECK
San Francisco. Cal, Jan. 5.-This aft
ernoon it is reported that the steamer
Iaqua lies upright on Duxbury reef. 80
miles north Of San Francisco. The Ifs
saving station repors that men ara
seen on the deck.
Seventeen people were on the Iaqu1
when she left here; two passengers an !
a crew of Is. Only one life is repOrte
lost; a sailor named Chris killed last
night while attempting to land iu
small boat Two men landed safely lasl
night, leaving Il people on board The
have made no attempt to get ashore.
but are awaiting the arrival OF the lsfe
saving crew from San Francisco The
steamer viii probably be total loss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
AT 1T EARLY.
Booz Investigation Committee Meets
at Nine O'clock.

Bristol. Pa. Jan. 5.-The congress
sional committee investigating this
death Of Cadet Booz. which sat until
midnight last night in Philadelphia.
was up early today and was In Bristol
before 8 o'clock. ready for work.
DR. VIM H Martin. the Bristol ply
sician who examined Oscar Booz as TO
his physical condition previous 10 his
entrance into West Point, was the FIRST
witness. He was merely asked to iden-
tify the report he made to Congressman
Wanger, who appointed BoOz to the mill
itary academy. He was followed by
DR.. Willis p. Weaver, OF Bristol. the
Booz family physician. who did not
complete his testimony yesterday.
DR. Evan J. Groom, Of Bristol who att
tended Oscar, said he treated him last
year for acute tubercular laryngilis.
The witness thought tobasco sauce
would affect a throat which had been
treated for laryngitis. but did not be-
Iieve that it made him less able to re-
sist the Judgement Of tuberculosis germs
DR.. Groom corroborated Dr. Weaver.
who had preceded him, in every detail.
as to the personal characteristics OF
Booz. He did not think. however that
the young man was suited for a soldier
He did not think he could stand the
rigOr of s-1ch a, life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-05
NEGROES ARE ARMING.
Preparing to Defend Themselves
From MOlestation.

st. Louis. Jan. 5-A special to the Re-
public from Poplar Bluff. Mo. says:
It is reported that the negroes in the
southeast part of the county who have
been subjected to whitecap outrages the
past week are organizing and procuring
all the available arms in order to pro-
tect their homes. Law abiding citizens
of the county are endeavoring to quiet
the apprehension of the negroes. for
they fear that If the colored people show
fight, serious trouble viii ensue. It is
not believed there will be a repetition
of the outrages and that the negro IS
will be left alone in the future
The notice which the regulators post
ed on the gate posts of the negroes
homes reads: I'VE the whitecaps of Pa
latka are notified to not let any negroes
live in this place or on Harris Ridge"