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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15

will be greater if it is known who owns
the paper and controls its policy, and
that the person has no interest adverse
to the interests of the readers. The inf1u-
ence of the press will be increased by
greater unity in the support OF any good
cause and in the condemnation of any
bad practice.
Jeanette T.. Gilder-I should say by
less sensationalism and more truth.
Arthur f. Hadley, president Of Yale
university-Is not the question rather
how influence can be SO directed that
it shall work more toward permanent
ends and less toward temporary ones?
General Russell Alger-Let the press
be OVerzealous in aScertaining whether
its publications are founded upon facts
or not.
Thos. A. Edison-By publishing a fact
now and then.
Nikola Telsa-The influence Of the
press might be greatly increased by
adopting a better system of informing
the world of technical and scientific ad-
vances; or, generally speaking, of such
news as concerns professional men.
Rev. Lyman Abbott-The proprietor
must put influence above commercial
success. To secure this influence the
editor must have both definite and in
telligent convictions on the subjects on
which he wishes to exert influence. He
uSr be fair to those who do not share
these convictions. He must convince his
readers that he is seeking the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth,
not Tor q personal or Sectar1an adVant-
age. He must deal with topics which
are both Of real interest and of real
Importance to the public.
Cardinal Gibbons-The influence of
the press would be much increased by
a strict adherence to facts IN recording
events and by a scrupulous accuracy in
reporting the expressions of public men.
Andrew Carnegie-The paper which
obtains reputation for printing au-
thentie news and only that which is fit
to print. and which editorially writes
temporarily, although always decidedly,
will steadily increase its influence.
WI Ting Fang, Chinese minister
will simply say that the influence of the
press can be increased by strict adher-
ence to facts.
Bishop Henry G. Pottery: the edu-
cation and elevation of its readers. A
decent, intelligent thoughtful constitu
ency will compel a decent press.
York-Accuraey and reliability are the
prime requisites
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
DENVER WANTS FIGHT.
Offers to Post $4,000 TO Bring
Off the Event in March.

Denver, Feb. 15.--Otto c. F7oto. man.
ager of the Colorado Athletic associa-
ton, hopes to secure the Jeffries- Rubin
fight for this city. He has telegraphed
Manager Brady an offer to post a guar
antee of $4,000 to bring off the event on
any day in March that may be agreed
upon Should the offer be accepted a
roofess arena. in which 1900 spectators
can be accommodated viii be construct
ed especially for this occasion.
The senate bill to repeal the Cannon
prize fight law has been defeated in
the house. The effect of the repeal would
be to wipe from the statute books all
legislation on the subject, leaving Colo
RADIO with no laws at all concerning
pugflism- On this showing many voted
to strike the enacting clause from the
repeating bill The Cannon law is now
before the supreme court, and if that
tribunal decides it to be unconstitutional
previous legislation on the subject will
stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
A CHINESE TRICK.
Smuggling Cinnamon Into United
States an Established Business

Portland, Me-, Feb. 15.-The federal
authorities here are in possession OF
papers found on the person of Sam Wah
kee, of Boston, when he was arrested
in the act of smuggling six of his coun-
trymen into the United States across
the Maine border, which lead to the be-
lief that an organized band Of inhuen-
tial Chinese have been engaged in
smuggling their fellows into this coun-
try with the collision with government
officials. Among the papers are many
letters, which gave clue to the meth
DDS employed in evading the immigra-
ton laws. In one of the letters Sam
spoke of having successfully brought
one thousand Cinnamon across the Dor
der in the past dozen years.
Sam, who was at one time a Chinese
inspector, was at the head of the organ
ization. A Chinaman who was to be
smuggled in was furnished with GER
tif1cate of earlier date containing an
original valid second sheet with the affi-
davitS and signatures of two white wit
neSSes, testifying to the applicant being
a merchant in this country. To this
sheet they annexed one bearing q pho
tograph of the man seeking admission
and forged the United States commits
siOner'S seal, which was necessary to
make the certificate good. The favor
tie method it is said was to cross the
line in the district of some commits
sioner supposed to be friendly and
then take special pains to be arrested.
A casual examination and an official
0. K. sent the applicants safely to their
destinations. It was customary to send
to Canada for admission before they de-
parted from China informing names to
be used. the date of their supposed first
arrival in America and other informa-
ton sufficient for a purely formal ex-
animation.
There are also in the possession of the
government several specimen contracts
entered into by the smuggIer and the
man to be imported by which the immi-
grant agrees to pay the former party a
sum ranging from 500 to $50 and heavy
interest upon any part Of the principal
left unpaid after a certain time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15

basis with other countries in the pay
ment of countervailing duties on sugar.
Now that the duty has been imposed
upon Russian sugar, there viii be no
more exports of the product to this
country, because the new extra duty OF
81 cents a hundred pounds Will practical
" exclude Russia from our market.
This win mean a cessation Of only $500, =
900 worth Of business a year.
The Russian product, under the
polarisSope, tests Quite as well as the
American sugar. It closely resembles
the Louisiana productand has been used
here by manufacturers since IL answer
ed all purposes of high grade white
sugar The Russians have enjoyed a.
profitable sugar exporting business, for
they were able to send their product
here at half cent a pound less than
the cost Of production here"
President Post Of the National Sugar
Refining company said that the Rus
SLAMS were placed on the same basis
with the Austrians, French and Ger
mans and. therefore, had no right to
complain against the imposition OF ex-
ira duty. Continuing he said.
Russia will not resort to retaliatory
DEGREES. She can buy to best advantage
in our markets and price is generally
the determining factor in the business
relations of people"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
nneries Of the time. Mrs. Nation grew

hneries of the time. Mrs. Nation grew
indignant.
i've got no patience" she said. with
such women as these fine ones Oh. for
a little bit Of the love Of Jesus in the
churches. may be more severe on
members of my sex than should Wo-
men are what men make OF them The
girl who loves a fellow that smokes
cigarettes should be compelled to use a.
skunk for perfume. I have been sick
for two or three days on account of this
awful stencil"
Mrs Nation then read a chapter from
the Bible, expounding it and comment
ing as she read.
Referring to the breaking OF the win
dows of a Winfield church she said:
This transaction in Winfield shows
that hells mad at the church.
To State Journal reporter Mrs Ma
ton said. we are out and out for
Kansas While we may be s1nglehanded,
we 60 forth more than a thousand to
smash, in our work Of faith and labor
of love"
It has been suggested that the rail-
roads should give her transportation
She says she will not beg, but evidently
believes that her car fare should not cost
her anything
for the State Temperance union. ad-
dressed the meeting for a few minutes.
Referring to the Nation crusade ne said
Mrs. Nation impresses me, and this
after studying conditions generally as
a sublime challenge to manhood wher-
ever there is any. and a fortunate irreg-
ularity."
During Mr. Kirkpatriclx's talk Mrs.
Nation led the applause Other addresses
were made by Rev. NJ r. McKirahan,
T. ]. Bevelle and John Holmes.
She had the following open letter ad-
dressed to her grandson. Riley White,
telegraphed to a Chicago newspaper last
night:
My Darling Riley. Eot here all right
o Chicago Chicago! How fondly my
heart turns TO thee-the home of fond
hearts that were so loving to me To
Eva ShOntz and her colaborers who gave
me all. The saloon men Of Chicago treat
ed me better than those of any city I
have visited have never received such
courtesy from any police force as was
rendered by the police brothers Of Chi
cago, whom / know but to love Riley
my boy, tell that man who sang in your
saloon that 1 never heard a voice so
lovely. expect to hear him sing In
heaven Tell the dear girls that met
there that they are the sisters Of Carrie
Nation When come to Chicago want
to meet them I shall pray to God to
open up the way that I may go to Chi
cagO the first place after leave Kansas.
for love that poor burdened city too
we'll not to have an earnest desire to
smash the hell-holes. Yes. sweet, affec-
thy law defiance There is better day
for thee. Riley, come to me as quickly
as possible. I viii be here until Tuesday
morning at IL o. clock. when I go to MedI-
cine Lodge. Your loving grandmother.
CARRIE NATION.
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NO MORE RUSSIAN SUGAR.
Extra Duty of 81 Cents Per Hundred
VIII Keep it Out of America

New York. Feb. 15.-Secretary Cages
order imposing a countervailing duty Of
80 cents on each pood (36 pounds) Of
Russian sugar imported into this coun-
try, is the subject of considerable COM
ment among sugar men. Alfred F. Gray
of WiIlett & Gray said:
Some time ago the secretary sent an
expert to investigate the sugar growing
industry in Russia and to find out if
Russia really paid q bounty, either di-
rect or indirect, on sugar production. It
has not as yet been determined whether
or not Russia pays a direct bounty on
the expectation of refined sugar It was
found, however. that the Russian sys-
tenn OF controlling the supply, as well as
the domestic price of sugar, operated as
a bounty to the manufacturers Of that
country The action of Secretary Gage
fndorses the vote OF the conference held
last year at Brussels, to the effect that
Russia should be placed upon the same
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15

ing women on the school board was dis
cussed and a. committee appointed to look
into the matter. Mrs. A. H. Thompson,
chairman of the committee, in her report
yesterday said that nearly everyone she
had talked with, both men and women,
were in favor of having women on the
school board, but as none can be found
who are willing to run it will probably be
given up.
Miss Shontz will return to Topeka Mon
day and hold three meetings: Monday aft
ernoon it will be a mass meeting for
women; Tuesday evening it will be open
to both men and women. and Wednesday
it is to be for the cOlored people.
The attendance yesterday afternoon was
larger than at any of the previous meet
ings- There were number Of cOlOred
women present and many of them took
an active part. The women are all en-
thusiastic and promise to stand together
during the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
HITS THE PAN AMERICAN.
Southern Pacific Railroad Secures
Shipments of Freight

-
New York, Feb 15.-The Journal OF
Commerce says;
Vice President Lawley OF the Southern
Pacific railroad has confirmed the report
that arrangements had been made for
handling via San Francisco freight from
South American ports destined Cor east
ern states and Europe which formerly
was shipped via the Pan-American rail-
road and the Pacific Steamship company
and establishes a new branch Of freight
business for the Southern Pacific. III IS
understood that merchandise coneirned
TO New York VIII 90 via Ogden and that
European shipments viii be made over
the Sunset route. This iarraneement was
put into practical operation with the ar
rival recently at San Francisco OF the
steamship City OF Para.
An official Of the Pan-Amerfcan Rail-
ROAD company. when questioned with re-
gard TO the new deal and its erect ~
that road, said that the Pan-A rnerioor
az the present time was handling 3 larre
volume OF traffic both ways and IL Was
his impression that the shipments Vvl,i~b
would pc made via San Francisco from
South american ports for New York ana
which previously have been sent c,rs,,r5
the Horn The route VIA San F,rar,rier.,,'
ne SAID. was much longer and an 44rrlef-
ural route as compared with that Sc
the Fa1-American railroad He ffrlircI
g the Delief that the Southern Fari6c
ueal Wonld not make any serious fnroerle
on the traffic handled by the Fan-A me-.
lean railroad and its steamship connec-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
INFLUENCE OF THE PRESS.
Opinion of Prominent Persons onHow
It Can Be Increased.

New York. Feb. 15-The following are
excerpts read at the dinner of the Cor
respondents club last night from some Of
the responses received from prominent
persons in answer to the question, How
can the influence OF the press be increas-
ed?''
Secretary of state John Hay do not
consider myself competent to give ad-
vice on this subject
Whitelaw Reid-By the most scrupu-
1ouS effort in giving the news to tell the
without guesswork and by discussion
based upon fair-minded- study and con-
Quoted with the courtesy that com
mands a respectful hearing.
Horace White-By an honest effort to
deserve it.
Joseph Jefferson-The best means OF
increasing the influence of Journalism, OF
indeed any profession. is by bringing to
bear on It industry, ability and integri-
ty. It would be a grand departure if the
best newspapers were to inaugurate
system whereby only known facts would
be published and would search out and
expose every fraudulent journal; under
such conditions a confidence would be
aroused in the public mind that perhaps
does not now exist.
Susan B. Anthony-By advocating the
ballot to all women as well as to all
men,
H. H. Kohlsaat. Editor Chicago Times
derald-There is a wide demand that the
influence of the press shall make more
-. ~----s9te -a-0e a - 7OO0 ASPS- :
and e,1alt a people than it does. It can
be less cynical and more sincere. It can
be more optimistic in its views of life 1t
can be more considerate toward the I'M
fortunate and more generous in the
re9tment of those with whom it may
not be in accord. The truth, however,
should be told with all the vivacity of
fiction or the press will suffer Stupid
veracity is the rock upon which more
than one truly good newspaper has
foundered. Veracity with vivacity is
my prescription for what I think your
club is seeking after
w. j. Bryan-A newspaper viii exert
equal, If 1t is known to represent on pub
lie questions the deliberate convictions
Of some person, a person OF flesh and
of q newspaper, other things being equal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
HITS SOCIETY.
Mrs. Nation Declaims Against
FormaIity and Finery.
Prays For "Love Of Jesus In
the Churches.
IMPASSIONED ADDRESS
Discusses Her Work While in
Chicago.
Experiences Made Her Sick But
She is Glad She Went.

The Home Defenders gave Mrs Ma
tion reception last night at the First
United Presbyterian church The pro-
gramme was informal, and consisted Of
songs, prayers, short addresses, and at
the close a handshalxe with Mrs Ma
ton Mrs. J. NJ. Dumenn presided, and
Sfrs. Rosa Crist led the singing
Mrs Nations address was the prin-
cipal part OF the programme. In part
she said:
Friends I am glad to see you again.
nEy voice is poor. but my heart is full
Never in all my life have I received
such treatment a. that In Chicago.
was very much astonished. When we
arrived thousands were at the depot, we
were met by Miss Shontz and a delega-
tiOn from the Young Peoples Temper
ance union. and we're taken to the hotel
in an automobile They did everything
Tor our comfort never met such q
police force, even in Kansas They We'd
with each. other. in showing me the
places where I wanted TO 60
God told me to go to Chicago. got
word at Des N1oines. Mr. Rankin was
not tn favor of going to- Chicago, and
didn't know what to do but I went to
sleep and the Lord came to me He
says Go to Chicago; victory, victory,
victory 7 got up and went to Mr..
Rankin and toll him I was going to
Chicago He tried To persuade me not
to. but 7 told him ] would not stay away
from there for 2 room full Of gold. In
Chicago I met my husbands grandson,
Riley White. He was running a. saloon
there and invited me to smash it,
told him that # had promised not to do
any smashing, and wouldn't tell a lie.
4 went into some awful hells. 7 couldn't
sleep for the thought OF them i invited
the saloonkeepcrs to Willard hall: they
did not come, but Riley came up and
said he had arranged a meeting for me
IN his saloon ] went down there and
met the lewd women OF the town
talked TO them and told them they
must get out of this business. We win
help you. AS Soon as we clean up Kan
sas We VIII jump right over to Chi
EagO.
DeelaiminE against fOrmalities and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
WOMEN ENDORSE.
Make Their Selections For Candidates
For the Council

The Woman's league at its regular
meeting Thursday afternoon endorsed
a candidate for the council from each
ward with the exception of the First and
that was left until the next meeting. as
it was reported that d. J. Hathaway
would not run and it was not known who
the candidate was to be- The candidates
endorsed were p. w. Griggs from the
Second, George Nell from the Third, John
Abrahams from the Fourth, E. Ridley
from the Fifth and S. SWenson from the
Sixth
a committee composed of Mrs W. A
McCarter. Mrs. J. d Mcfarland and Mrs
A. Fl. Thompson was appointed to meet
with the Home Defenders and urge them
to stand by Colonel Hughes for mayor
during the coming campaign. At last
weeks meeting the advisabiiity of hav-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
Can Arrest without Warrant.

Pittsburg, Feb. 15.-In the suit Of Jno.
B. Bennett against secret Service agents
Flynn and Bergman and Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal w s Blair who
were charged with malicious trespass.
assault and battery, in connection with
the arrest Of the plaintiff, Judge NJ w.
Acheson, in the United States court,
handed down an important opinion. He
makes a precedent in deciding that
United States marshaIs or their dep
uties can make arrests in emergency
cases without warrant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15

Washington, Feb. 15.-Count Cassini.
the Russian ambassador, today present
ed the president a magnificent album
containing scenes Of the coronation of
the car il 1896 The album Is a present
and a. souvenir from the car TO Presi-
dent Mckinley and was specially made
for the latter. The presentation was
made by Count Cassini, who said that
the gift represented the cars high es-
TEEN for the head OF the great govern
ment Of the United States. The president
responded appropriately.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-15
lEore Trouhle For sugar Truat.

Philadelphia. Feb 15.-AdoIph Sega1
who has associated with him several
wealthy capitalists. viii build upon the
Delaware river front in this city one Of
the largest sugar refineries in the United
States. The new refinery viii be opera
ted Independent OF the American Rein
ing company, which controls practically
all Of the rehneries now in operation.
Several million or dollars, viii ii Is said
be expended upon the plant
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-22
TO HELP COUNCIL.
Water Department Will Probably
Turn Over Surplus.
Suggestion Made by DR.. J. P. Pyle.
No Action Taken on the Matter.

Al the meeting of the Water Depart
ment yesterday Dr. J. II. Pyle spoke of
the loss which City Council has sts,
tained by the Adams Tax Law being de-
clared unconstitutional. Dr. Pyle said
that il would deprive Council Of $4,000.
On account of that loss he suggested that
the Water Department turn over to
Council some portion of its surplus to
help the members out. There was no
action taken in the matter.
Members of the board will go on an
inspection tour one day this week. They
will inspect all property which Is owned
by the Water Department Where any
property is found to not he in good CON
diton repairs will be made. This de-
cision was reached ut II meeting Of the
board held yesterday afternoon.
Nicholas Fidances petition for service
for new houses on Seventh street be-
tween Scott and Lincoln was granted.
The petition of Edgar Nj. Hopes for
now service on Twenty-third street east
of Market was also granted. An amend,
ment was made to section Il of the de
rules whereby all plumbers
will have to be licensed before they can
get permit to do any work.
The balance in bank was $10S,662.47
The weekly payroll was $l.34S.12.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-22
PROGRESS OF THE STRIKE.
President O'Connell Makes Sum
mary of the Strike.

Washington, May 21.-i'rom reports
received today, Indications are that a
speedy adjustment Of the controversy
over the question of il reduction Of hours
without Il reduction in wages between the
employers and the machiniStS will be
reached.
From nearly every section of the coun-
FRY reports are coming in that agree
mrnts have been signed affecting a very
large proportion of the men of the trade
| am Of the opinion that by Wednesday
Is Der cent. Of the firms will have made
settlements with our association. In n
rcw cities throughout the country the
strike may lie prolonged for several days,
Ibnt am confident that the whole trouble
will he satisfactorily adjusted throughout
our entire jurisdiction within ten days Or
two weeks.
| The demands of the machinists are I'M
luuestionanly within reason, especially at
this time. when we are enjoying ms great
prosperity. il not greater, than ever he
| fore III the history of the country. The
employers Of machinists fully realize
this statement. and | am confident will
not allow their factories to lie idle ol
their business arrangements to be inter,
rupted.
We asked for nine hour day without
4 reduction in wages. with the adoption
Of m apprenticeship system and the
number Of boys that shall he employed
in order that the apprentice may have al
opportunity to learn the trade within /
given number Of years.
We ask that an arrangement shall III
made whereby all future difficulties ma,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-05-22
CONNECTICUT MEN
JOIN THE TROUBLE

New Haven May 21.- Several thou
sand machnists went on strike III Con
necticut today for a nine hour day but
100 men only stopped work in this city.
Fifty men left the shops of Sargent u
Co. after being refused their demands.
The Kilder Motor Vehicle Company re
ported that twenty men had left their
shop, and in several other places strikes
were declared. The men at Winchesters
AMI in the railroad shops refused to
strike.
Word was received that 1,500 men had
gone ont in Hartford, 800 i'll Waterbury,
200 in New Britain and 800 in Bridge
port. lii each of these places hcadquar-
ters were established by the men and
pickets posted to observe any deSerters
or non-union men.
In the Naugatuck Valley the briggs
Seabnry Company, the Farrell Foldry
Company. the Whitlock Press Company
and several other large concerns closed
down rather than allow the men TO
strike.
No trouble is reported at any place.
Half dozen firms here have agreed to
the terms Of the men and the same is re-
ported in other cities. Many firms have
asked for more time to consider the mat
fer.