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The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
KANSAS NOT ALONE.
Bill Introduced in Indiana Legislature
to Legalize Joint Smashing.

Indianapolis. Ind, Feb 22--Senator Bar
low has introduced a bill to legalize Joint
smashing in Indiana The bill permits
any crowd of people. not exceeding twelve,
to smash any booth. boat or other
place where liquor is Illegally sold IN IN
diana deciding such places to be NUS
ances- 1t also provides that anyone in
terfering with the "smashers' shall be
punished for assault and battery or as
sauIt with intent to kill
The bill specifies rooms, booths, boats,
tents or wagons where Intoxicating liquor
is sold or where gambling or the sale Of
lottery tickets IS carried on. It is made
the duty of peace officers ITO proceed to
vided by law, but on the neglect or re-
fusal Of those officers the Joint smashers
may legally enter and destroy. The
''smashers'' are freed from responsibility
in damages. The bill contains an emer-
gencv clause.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
FOR 10000 RATIONS.
Contract Closed For Immediate Ship
ment to the Philippines.

Kansas City, Mr.. Feb 22.-Major s.
W. Fountain of the emergency ration
board of the army today closed a con-
tract with the Armour Packing COM
pany for $4,000 emergency rations to be
shipped at once to the Philippines. The
ration ordered is the one which proved
most satisfactory in the recent extensive
marching tests between Fort Sill and
Fort Reno in Oklahoma.
Each ration weighs a pound and is
sufficient for a day. It is carried in a
small can shaped somewhat like a
whisky flask The ration is put up in
small cakes. There are two cakes or
sweet chocolate and three cakes of a
dried and compressed food preparation
consisting Of desiccated beef and kiln-
dried Wheaf
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
BIG GLASS ORDER.
Dealers Association Breaks Record by
Ordering 1000, ,OcO Boxes.

Cincinnati Fob. 22.-As a result Of the
conference here this week between the
dealers and glass manufacturers. the
largest order for window glass on rec
ord. being for ] 1000 600 boxes. has been
given the American associs ti0n and the
Independent manufacturers by the deal
ers' association.
The last order given by the American u
and independent companies combined
was for 750.0u0 boxes Of window glass.
the delivery of which was just COM
pleted before the conferences here this
week advanced the prices from 1 to Is
per cent The prices on plate glass re-
main statinnar-- throughout the year.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
Janowski Wins Again.

Monte Carlo. Feb. 22-Janowskf was a
winner once more today in the twelfth
round of the international chess tourna-
ment, defeating Schelechter his closest
rival. JanOWski's score now IS games
won and TWO lost while that Of ScheIech-
ter is games won and 81 lost Marshall
had an easy victory over Reggie while
Marco won from Gunsburg. When the
noon adjournment was taken the games
between Blackburne and GSchigorin and
Niieses and Scheye were unfinished. Sick
ness prevented NVinawer from playing to-
day and Older. who was to have met him,
profited by the forfeit
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 22.-The sen
ate today by unanimous vote passed
the franchise tax bill prepared by Cover
nor Dockery. 1t taxes the franchises Of
public and quasi-pubIic corporations az
the same rate and for the same purposes
that other property IS now taxed.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
CAsTELLANE SATIsFIED.
Says He Has Reduced His Expenses
viii Sail For America

Paris. Feb 22.-Count Boni de Castel-
lane declares that ne IS satisfied with the
recent decisions OF the courts in Paris
and New York i'm the suits brought
against him by various persons He says
he is now living on strictly economical
scale. He viii sail fer the United States
in about a month.
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Lincoln. Neb.. Feb. 22.-The 29th joint
ballot on United States senator today re-
suited as follows: Berge (Fusfon) s. Al
len (F'usion) 81; W. H Thompson (Fru-
sion) IS: Hitchcock tFusion) II: d. z
Thompson 35: Crounz Z: Currfe 13; Hin
shaw Z; A1eiklejohn %; Rosewater Il;
scattering 19.
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Washington, D. G. and Return $31. 20
via Santa Fe Route.

Account presidential inauguration GER
emonies. Tickets on sale February 2S.
March L. ?. Good returning from Wash
ington March s See agent A. T. q S. F..
r. R. for particulars.
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Washington, D. O. and Return $31-25
via Santa Fe Route.

Account presidential inauguration GER
emonfes Tickets on sale February 2s
March l. 2. Good returning from Wash
ington March g. See agent A 7. & s. F.
r. r. for particulars
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For school use A good selection at
Chas- Benefits optical store, 730 kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
10 WHOM m NAY CoNorp1r.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-1Iy ap-
plication for a permit to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors according to law. at zlf kan
Sas ave-, IN the Second ward OF the city
Of Topeka. is now on file in the office of
the probate judge Of Shawnee county.
Kansas The hearing OF the same IS set
for Monday, at o'clock a, m, March rs.
190L CHAS. w. KOHL
TO WHOM IT MAJ. CONCER1-AIy ap-
plication for a permit to sell Intoxicating
liquors, according to law. at S03 Kansas
Topeka, is now on file in the office Of the
probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kan
sas- The hearing of the same ia set for
Tuesday at o'clock a. m, March 1s, 1901.
o. A. KEENE-
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: From
this day I will not be responsible for
any debts contracted by my wife, Mrs.
Eta May Dustin.
JARRETT II. DUSTIN.
Topeka, Kan, Feb. Is. 1901.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

Mathematical instruments
At Chas. Benefits optical store. 73o
Kansas avenue
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onlv s95. 90 to California.

Via Santa Fe routei every Tuesday,
February - to April 60 Tickets good
in tourist sleepers and reclining chair
cars. Take the trip and see California
at its prettest-
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
MAGNETIC osrEoPArH1.

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MAGNETIC OSTEOPATHY-Nan cures
In Topeka to prove our work; genuine
A 7. Still Osteopathy and Weltmerism
Quincy ST.
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Leavenworth and Return $1.67 via
Santa Fe Route.

Account grand lodge A. o. u. w.
Tickets on sale February q to %, in
elusive. Limit March 2.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

BUSINESS CHANCES.

INDIAN TERRITORY LANDS - The
United states authorities have
suppressed the snake faction.
congress has just confirmed the
treaties for allotting the lands
and in a few weeks homes may be Sc
cured, the first in history If you want
to know. subscribe (S1.O0l for Phoenix.
Muskc gee, I. T., or send 25 cents for 100
q. tremendous rush to that country. Phoe-
nix is the principal paper of the territory
WANTED-Party with 81, 900 cash to in
vest with services as state manager for
the Introduction of a new photograph
having eleven tablets, coin controlled and
perfectly automatic. Address American
Multiplex Talking Machine Company,
Washington. p. c.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

adults was ss5s.52. and the total was
S47I36
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
MrscELLANEoUs.


FARMERS. ATTENTTON-If your hogs
have cholera or viii not eat or are
vvorrnv use r. S. v Hog Remedy: no cure
no nay. Agents wanted in every county.
J. n. Edgar, state agent, 1913 West 9Th
st. Topeka
NJ. GORDON Owers TO buy all your old
clothes, shoes and hats: pays cash for
everything he buys. don't run all over
town but simply mail a postal card to me
at 324 Kansas ave and will call on you
Immediately Best prices paid
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

New styles in stationery just received
Benefits book store. $50 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

Account grand lodge A. o. U. W.
Tickets on sale February % to %, in
elusive Limit March p
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
Leavenworth and Return $1.e7 via
Santa Fe Routa.

Account grand lodge A o. Z. W.
Tickets on sale February 22 to Is, in
elusive. Limit March q
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

Leavenworth and Return $1.67 via
Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
WArcHMAKER

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WATCHES cleaned. T5c: clocks 5nc. main
springs. 75c: crystals. 10c. Cash paid foI
old gold or silver. AL work guaranteed.
Old 1ewelry exchanged for new. It hard
up see Uncle Sam. 512 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
cr.A1RvoYANr.

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CLAIRyoxANT-l2s Van Buren, St
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

LOST AND FOUND.
LOST-Gentleman's heavy gold bard ring
at R R. Y NJ C. A. PeWard for re-
turn to L. D. Eversole. S25 Klein ave.
I.OST-The subscription list fordonatfon
to Rev Jas. Il. Lathrop of Oakland
was lost by the solicitor. Finder viii con-
fer a favor by addressing Jas. H. La
throp. Topeka P. o.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
WAN s
AND MISCELLANEOUS ADS.
FREE nEssENGER FOR WANTS

PULL a Postal TeIegrauh-Cable BOX.
or cali BY telephone No al and have your
Want Ads brought to The State Journal
of1ice by free messenger. No charge TO
you fer messenger service. Cost OF cIassi-
ned ds. cents per line OF ak words to
the lire and every traction thereof.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

DR. C. II. GUIBOR. Diseases OF the Moss
Throat and Lungs 7O6 Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22
RIcYcLEa

u. s. CYCLE CO.. us 2. sth St Nationa
ana Union bicycles Sundriea. repairs
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

THE J. c. DARLING CO.. 73f Kan. ave.
Rubber stamps brass and aluminium trade
checks. Prices low. Catalogue free. Tel. ~.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-22

L A. RYDER, M D.
OFFICE ) "a residence corner Gordon ST.
and Central ave-. North Topeka 'Phon0
214 Uses the Brinkerhon system Of rectal
treatment a successful ana painless treat
ment for piiess Gstulas assure ulcerations
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prised by a gathering of the Odd Eel
| lows of Bonner and their families at the
| hall to bid farewell to Mr.. and Mrs.
| HART who leave soon for Pennsylvania.
| Dancing and games was the order of the
| evening.
The Thursday Evening Whist club met
| with Mrs. H. T. Wilkinson at her home
| on West Spruce street.
The Cosmos club held it's meeting
| Monday night with Mr.. and Mrs w. b.
! Brooks.
| William Kelley and Miss Clara Cen
| dream, both well-known young people of
this city, were married Thursday morn
! ing at the Catholic church at O'Clock.
The bride was prettily gowned in white.
! The young couple will occupy the Beck
| with house on West Pine street.
The Misses Marshall entertained
Wednesday evening 60 of their friends
at whist at their home on West Spruce
street. Miss Annie Hammond and
Fred c. Scheinch won the consola tion
prizes, while Lieut.. Kelley and Fannie
| Richmond took home the head prizes.
Miss Grace Herndon entertained about
| dozen friends at her rooms in the First
National bank block in honor Of Miss
Raymond who is Miss Herndons guest.
Mrs. A. L. Duncan entertained Tues
day evening for her sister. Miss Jose
phine Hathaway from Tacoma, Wash
ington. Hearts was the game and those
present We're: Misses Woody, Flo
Woody, Emily Marshall, Zoe Bellew,
Elsie Reinhard. Sadie Beckwith, Miriam
Hathaway. Kate Roman. Fannie Rich
mond, Margaret Roman, Edna Parsons,
Messrs. George Wilcox, E. NJ. Forbes, E.
H. Burke, Ed BOos, Ward Peppard.
Lynde Catlin, Ben Stewart, CroVell and
Award. ..
Mrs. L. L. Bonner will entertain next
Monday at her home in South Missoula.
Thomas c. Marshall is in Butte on
business.
Mr.. Hallowell of Butte, who has Wis
tied friends in Missoula, returned home
Wednesday.
Mrs. G. J. Wentz and Mrs. w. r..
Wentz from Guyandotte. West Vir-
ginia. have Joined their husbands. en-
ployes of the Northern Pacific road.
c. H. Keep of Washington, who Wis
tied his brother, Postmaster George H.
Keep, left for San Francisco Wednes-
day.
The Nordica quartet win sing with the
Snowflake minstrels November %, and
also for cOnvocation at the university,
which is under direction Of Pro-. Fran
ces Corbin.
1t is said that Roy Bline Owen will
soon give recital where local talent
will assist him. TT will be treat to
music lovers.
Mrs. w. H. Raymond is i'll with scar
let fever.
Harry r. Cunningham and c. D.
French of Butte met old frierds here
one day this week.
Little Harry. son of DR.. and Mrs. E.
A. Grain. broke his leg Monday.
The deputy supreme medical examiner
for the West. Ladies of the Maccabees.
DR.. Ella ]. Fifield of Tacoma. Wash
ington, will visit University City Hive,
No. SO, Saturday to instruct.
The fair to be held by the ladies Of
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Longmaid's card party Thursday were
about the only events of note this week.
For several months Helena society has
enjoyed a constant round of plea hut
during the week just ended the bellies
and beaux Of the capital have given their
attention principally to dinner parties
and the usual number of small affairs.
Plans are being made for the holding
| OF Catholic fair in Helena December IL
to 10. The proceeds will go to the benefit
OF st. Johns hospital. that Is now con-
structing a large addition to the building.
Miss Cruise. niece of Thomas Cruise, is
taking an active part in the arrange
ments. and the fair will without question
be one of the most successful of it's kind
held in Helena.
There were four attractions at the Hell
ena theater this week. Monday night.
the Devils Auction held the boards.
followed by "El Captain" TUESDAY night
Thursday night 1.-The Wrong Mr..
Wright" entertained a fashionable AUDI
ence, and this evening darktown will
doubtless turn out to see Black Patti's
trOubadours
Thanksgiving night members of Wads-
worth post Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic will give a dance at the Audi
torium. Judge c. F. Gage is chairman
or the committee on arrangements.
The Oriental Travellers club met with
Mrs. w. N. G. Settles this week, and
discussed India. H. l.. Glenn read a pa
per upon the history Of India, and Miss
Bryce discussed women and their condi-
ton in India.
Secretary of State George NJ Hays
and Mrs. Hays celebrated their fifteenth
wedding anniversary Tuesday night withe
dinner party. Those present We're Judge
and Mrs. w. 4. Piggott, George r. MiI>
burn. Miss Pearl Davenport, E. c. Day,
and A. I. Reeves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Agate, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. H. Gerry and Mrs. Child occupied a.
box at Tuesdays. performance of '.Ela
Captain" at the opera house.
Miss Lillian Heating entertained Al
number of her friends at her home at
Lenox Monday night.
James Galen is home from Alaska after
a long absence from the capital.
Phil Carr Of st. Paul was in the city
this week.
Lieutenant Kalde of Fort Harrison is
spending a short leave in California.
Edward Grinrod Of Lewistown, who
has been appointed stenographer to Gov |
ernor Hunt of Porto Rico. passed |
through Helena this week en- route for
Judge ]. M. Clements visited Missoula
this week.
G. N. Pray of Fort Benton was in tho
city several days this week.
Mrs. J. B. Lockwood has taken tho
George L. Ramsey house for the winter.
Miss Effie Upton of White Sulphur,
Springs is visiting her brothers in tho
city.
Miss Maud Galen has returned from
Butte. where she was the guest OF Miss
Scallon.
A. G. Gormley and Ransom Cooper OF
Great Falls were in the city this week.
A. j. Shores was over from Butte this
week.
Judge Frank Henry Of Livingston was
In Helena today.
Judge w. H. De Witt and J. X. Nc
Donald of Butte visited Helena this
week.
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st. Francis Xavier church of this citv
will be a pleasing event.
Mrs. Jette OF Butte came over to ac-
company back her sister, Miss Agnea
Spurrer, who has been quite i'll hero.
The Lend socinty Ct the Meth
od'st church of Missoula have formed
and are occupied in carrying out a
novel plan to raise funds. They send
to every governor in the United States,
to most prominent political men ana TO
President Roosevelt a card with the re-
quest for Csc to be placed in an oval in
the card and the donors signature writ
ten beneath. Only a few days ago Cow
ernor Toole responded with his donation
and signature.
"A meeting win soon be held by men,
pers OF the Church Of Christ
Mrs. b. T. Nesmbth will. soon visit
friends in Butte.
Miss Fannie Richmond will leave soon
for her home In Kentucky.
Mrs. Van Asmus. who has been the
guest OF Mrs. Frank Woody for several
days. left Thursday for Butte.
Miss Raymond, who has visited her
cousin. Miss Grace Herndon left yes
terday for Sheridan. Montana.
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prosperous young farmer of the valley.
and the bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hoffman, and has many
friends in the valley.
Mrs. F. Culloden gave an informal
company at her home on West Babcock
street Tuesday afternoon. complimentary
to Mrs. George Patten of Butte, who $
visiting friends in the city. The time
was passel in social way. >rd the after
noon closed with delicious refreshments
being served. The invited guests were
Mesdames Phillips, Nelson Story Jr..
T. B. Storey, F. b. Lewis Benepe. Per-
kins. Tudor H. A. Fielding, Cooper.
Doane. Hoffman, Francis Luce, Fisher,
Wilson, S. A. Mendenhall, Marshall,
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Maiden, w. S. Davidson, J. H. Baker, j
P. Martin, Thomas Lewis and Misses
Nellie Patterson, Alice Lewis, Hattie
Parkins and Gertrude Luce.
The Students of Prohibition Alliance
was organized at the college Tuesday
| morning. with membership of &c. Mr.
Leigh Colvin of Chicago was present, and
interested the students in the work. He
gave a very interesting talk at the as
sembly meeting, after which the society
was formed. The following officers were
chosen: President, Egbert Allen; vice
president, Edna Maynard; secretary
Lille Walker: treasurer. Frank Spragg
Mr. Colvin hopes to have societies formed
in the two other colleges in the state, and
if successful an intercollegiate contest
will be held, the debate being on prohibit
ton subjects, and the winner of the con-
test will take part in the interstate con-
test to be held during the summer at Lin
coin, Neb.
DR.. Joseph Pease left Thursday after
noon for his home in Oakland, CAL
Mrs. McNaughten and sister, Mrs. Pen
dleton of Seattle, left Tuesday for visit
in Butte.
Mrs. G. Y. Patten is visiting friends in
the city this week from Butte.
Rev. G. c. Rector. presiding elder OF
the South Methodist church. is in the city
this week attending conference.
Charlie Braten left Thursday for his
home in Norway. hoping that he may re-
gain his health.
Miss Laura Durston of Anaconda is
visiting friends in the city this week.
President Reid of the state college left
the first Of the week for Washington, D.
c., to attend the national association of
agricultural colleges and experiment sta
tions.
Rev. b. F. Clark of Livingston spent a
short time in the city the latter part of
the week.
daughter was born to Judge and Mrs.
w. L. Holloway Monday of this week.
Colonel and Mrs. w. F. Sanders were in
the city for few days this week, the
guest of General and Mrs. L. S. Wilson.
George Van Fleet was over from Big
Timber the first of the week.
Mrs. j. G. Noble of Admission, Ala, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. j. l.. Patterson.
II. d. Moore, assistant states attorney.
arrived in the city Tuesday morning.
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~SOCIETY NEWS OF MONTANA y

guests were present: Mesdames E. l..
Bonner, Wilkinson. o. T.. PepparG,
John Bonner. Joseph Solomon, Herman
Kohn. Richardson. c. H. Mcleod, w.
H. Robinson, Kate Common. Charles
Cowell, William A. Ranft. T. H. Burke,
Fred T. Sterling. Joseph NJ. Dixon, War
rem Wilcox, julie Hartley. Fred G. Web
ster, Kenneth Ross. Tyler Worden. w.
NJ. Mentrum. c. A. Pearson; Misses Mia
Bonner Raymond and Grace Herndon.
The Tuesday Night Card clu. met with
Mrs. 0. e. Peppard this week. A royal
good time and general attendance 10 the
report of the evening.
Monday evening, at Bonner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles HART We're pleasantly sur
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MHSouIo.
Especial to Inter Mountain.)

Missoula, Nov. 16.--NOW comes lull;
that is, comparative luG!, in the Whirl
which enables US to gain breath for the
next rush of social events. Missoula is
busy and happy this season, BUSY with
going about and with preparation for
holiday fun Shops are already display
ing beautiful wares and-glory be-
purses seem better supplied this year
than ever. The fair of the Catholic So
ciety next week is to be OF much I'm
portance, both to those buying and those
seeking ideas.
Monday Mrs. w. ID. Brooks enter
tanned Informally number Of ladies at
her rooms in the Hammond block.
Whist was played and the following
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Big Timber.

Especial to Inter Mountain.)
Big Timber, Nov. 16.-W. A. Clark has
returned from Billings. where he has
been during the past few days visiting
friends.
Senator J. N. Kelly Of Springdale was
a visitor in town this week.
Harry Hart Of Melville, who recently
returned from London and other points
in England, reports having seen A. F..
Alexander, a civil engineer who at one
time was located in Big Timber. Mr..
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Helena.

Especial TO Inter Mountain.)
Helena, Nov. 16-There has been little
- interest the patrons of society in the
capital this week. Senator Carriers dim
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al the county, as Wen as those who eX.
pect to teach in the county are expected
to attend.
The following is the program:
I FORENOON.
900 a. m.-Opening Exercises, Mrs.
Young.
s:25 a. m.-Language and literature, DR..
Craig.
1880 a. m.--Intermission.
1O:40 a. m.-Numbers.
n:10 a. m.-Physical culture, Miss
Huntsman.
1880 a. m.-History, Prof. r.. M.
Davis.
: 12:00-Dismissal
AFTERNOON.
1870 p. m.--OpeninS exercises.
1:4O p. m-Primary reading, Mr. Young.
200 p. m.-Advanced reading, Miss
Huntsman.
2:15 p. m.--Advanced arithmetic, Mr..
WEIGH.
.2:45 p. m.-Intermisson.
1856 p. m.-English. DR.. Craig.
$3.50 p. m.-Civics. Mr.. WEIGH.
$3.50 p. m.-Question box.
400 p. m.--Dismissal
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Piano solo,. ....................M Miss Crisis
Lecture. ..................Dr. Craig
Vocal solo. Miss Josephine Allan
THURSDAY EVENING.
Piano duet. Misses Allan and Crisis
Lecture. Hon. w. w. WEIGH
Vocal solo,. ........ Miss Josephine Allan
FRIDAY EVENING.
Reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-27
CONGER DENIES RUMORS
NO FRICTION BETWEEN MINISTER
AND ADMINISTRATION.
He Had Been Advised Not to Pay Any
Attention to Such Re-
ports.

SAN FRANCISCO, April %. - United
States Minister Conger will leave tomorrow
evening for Council Bluffs. He will go via
Denver and expects to reach the Missouri
river Wednesday morning. Regarding his
leave of absence from China, Minister Con-
ger said that all the stories to the effect
that suggestion of the leave emanated from
the State Department We're pure fiction.
Il applied for the leave on my own mo-
tion, with the expectation of returning to
China and joining in the resumption of ne
gotiations. No flag has been held higher
than ours in China, and the story that Pres
iGent Mckinley and the Secretary OF State
were disappointed is pure invention. If you
say anything this topic publish the fact
that the President and Secretary of State
sent the United States minister telegram
Of congratulation. 1 was advised that re-
ports might be published that friction ex-
listed between the State Department and the
legation and was told by the Secretary to
pay no heed 10 such statements.
Il know that stories are afioat stating
that President Mckinley is not wholly salts
fled with my official conduct In China and
in order to relieve the situation of embar-
rassment to myself and the administration
has limited to federal officehoders that my
election to the office of governor of Iowa
was desirable. Nothing could be further
from the truth. The President would never
countenance such action. We are friends
me and knows that II suspected that his
confidence in my judgment was In the
slightest degree impaired that l would in
StantIy resign