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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
FIFTY FOR ONE.
Proportion of Innocent Chinese
and Boxers Killed.
Report Of Gen. Chaffee on the
Operations in China.

Washington, June 20-The report of
Major General Chaffee on the cam
paign in China is being prepared for
publication at the war department.
Among other matters it contains special
reports upon the Russian, japanese,
French and British troops; also reports
on equipment, supplies, etc. of foreign
troops and reports on different expedi-
tions- These reports We're made by
United States officers. and from mil
itary point of view are of cOnsidera BILE
interest. but nearly all the main facts
have heretofore been published. Some
of General Chaffee's comments are in
teresting- At one point he SAYS.
For about three weeks following the
arrival of the relief column at Pekin the
condition in and about the city and
along the line of communication was
bad. LoOting of the city, uncontrolled
foraging in the surrounding country.
and seizure by soldiers of every thing
Chinaman might have, as vegeta bles,
eggs, chickens. sheep. cattle. ETC.,
whether being brought to the city or
found on the FARMS indiscriminate and
general unDrOVOked shooting of Chi
neSe, in city. country and along the
line of march and the river-au this
did not tend, as was natural, to gain for
the troops the confidence of the masses,
with whom. it is certain. we have no
quarrel but were in need of their Ia Dor.
It is safe to say that where one real
boxer has been killed since the capture
laborers on farms including not a few
women and children. have been slain.
No doubt the boxer element is largely
mixed with the mass of population, and
by staying a lot. one or more boxers
might be taken in
Gen. Chaffee speaks of the restraint
he placed upon American troops. The
japanese commander also made it
known that general war on all classes
was not intended.
Gen. Chaffee says he opposed entering
the forbidden city unless looting was
prohibited. This was agreed to and he
thinks but little looting has been done
there, though articles have been offer
ed for sale said to have been taken from
the forbiIlden cify.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
DEWEY CALLS.
The Admiral Pays His Respects
to President M'Klnley.

Washington, June 20-Admiral Dewey
called at the White House today to
pay his respects and inquire after Mrs.
McKinIey's health. The admiral leaves
on Monday for Newport. r. L, to attend
a meeting of the general naval board of
which he is president. The admiral says
the work of the board in preparing
plans to meet the contingencies of pos
sible war are very interesting.
Il think we should have a general
staff in our navy" said the admiral Il
should regret to see the United States
involved in another war. but if one
should come I hope the work the naval
board is doing may be of service in
finding US prepared for it,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
TOWED BY A WHALE.
Twelve Indians Given a Rapid
so Mile Canoe Ride.

Port Townsend. Wn-. June 20.-A re-
port comes from Neah Bay that a ca
noe containing II half-starved Indians
arrived there yesterday from down the
coast. Several days ago the Indians
sighted a monster whale off the en-
trance to the Straits of Fuca and the
Indians made an attempt to capture it
They succeeded in fastening a harpoon
and the whale started in a southerly
direction at great speed, but the In
dams held on and by the time a point
so miles south of Cape Flattery was
reached the Indians succeeded in killing
the whale, but it Immediately went to
the bottom. The Indians remained
with the harpoon line fastened to the
animal, expecting it to come to the sur
face, but-at the end of three days they
were forced by hunger and thirst to re-
turn and abandon their prize.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
KRUGER TO COME.
BOer Sympathizers Preparing
to Receive Dutch President.
Mrs. BOtha's Visit Is Not in In
terest of Peace.
APPEALS TO DOM PAUL
To Agree TO Terms Looking to
Close of the War.
Net With Reply That Independ-
ence Is First Basis.
APPEALS TO DOM PAUL

New York, June 20.-According to a
Times special from Washington the
Boer sympathlzers in the United States
are making preparations for visit by
Mr.. Kruger to this country in the
autumn, which was announced SOME
time ago by AIontagu White. the Trans
vaal representative in Washington. c.
w VanderHoogt, an active Boer sym
pathizer of Washington, who has just
returned there from New York. says
conference of leading prO-Boers was
held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday,
and that the chairman of the reception
committee was chosen. He will be
Consul General Pierce of the Orange
Free State. whose office is in New York
Mr. NanderHOogt says the Boer
agents in this country are in possession
of complete fnfOrma ton. both by tele-
graph and mail about the progress of
the war. and that their cable advices
show that Mrs. Bothas visit to Mr..
Kruger Is in no way connected with
with her to Europe detailed information
from her husband and from General
Schalkburger. the acting president.
Mr. VanderHOogt said that General
BOtha was permitted to communicate
by cable with Mr. Kruger on condition
that he would try to get Mr.. Kruger
TO agree to certain peace terms, favor
able to Great Britain and that the
British authorities should see the dis
patches. Botha carried out the agree
ment and kruger's reply was that in
dependence was the first basis of any
terms OF peace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
PENN CREW PLEASED.
Like Their Quarters at Henley but
Think the River Pretty Small

Henley. England, June 30.--The oars
men from the University of Pennsylva-
MIA were up early this morning. They
are all delighted with their quarters at
the Five Horse inn. a rustic hostelry,
situated in a picturesque spot.
Ellis Ward, the coach of the Penn
sylvanians, walked the crew to the
railroad station, where the boats were
taken off the trucks and carried to the
boat house. A small crowd of the in
habitants and several British oarsmen
watched the visitors racing boat,
which was much admired. as was also
the clean-cut, athletic appearance of
the crew.
The river appears a little narrow to
the Americans. but they are delighted
with Henley
Great interest attached to the first
appearance of the Americans on the
water this afternoon. They took a spin
to the starting point. with the stream
and then to the quarters. Rowing 30 to
30 strokes to the minute. they covered
the regular regatta course in ~ min
utes- The crew created a favorable
impression. The men We're evil
IDENTIFY a little bit out of practice af-
ter their ten days rest, but they grip
ped the water well and padded evenly
over the fuIl course Returning against
the wind and stream they hit up the
stroke to 38. moving we'll but sitting
unsteadily. This was particularly no
ticeabie or the port side.
Gardiner took his men past the win
ming ost to the boat house. doing a
mile in about four minutes thirty-five
seconds Their short boat aroused
considerable curiosity. Two of the
spare men rowed Coach Ward about
the course.
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sEATON NOT INTERESTED.
Atchison Man Says He Has Not In
vested in Champion.

Since his son Don Seaton has bought
an interest in the AtchisOn Champion.
Capt. John Seaton has been besieged
with inquiries to know if the political
Significance of the deal is that he is
fostering his boom for governor Capt
SeatOn makes this statement in reply:
The purchasing of a half interest in
the Champion by my son has no relation
to me in the least. 1 know nothing of
his intentions whatever and would have
advised him to the contrary had have
been consulted. It is not my style to
hide alleged political schemes behind a
screen Had I have wanted an interest
in it 1 would have bought it out and
out My sons connection with it has
started a food of inquiries I wish to
say it is an investment of his own pure
any newspaper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

pany was held here today. The repo1 t
of the president and directors was read
and approved. The election for direct
Ors resulted in The unanimous re-elec-
tion of the old board. No mention was
made of any sale Of the property or
shares of the CON pany.
The report showed: Net earnings
during the year ending April so. 81 ,OS2-
492; profit and loss, SO. 463. .726; total
profit and loss to date, S4.54e. .z19 From
this is deducted interest on Bethlehem
Iron 5 per cent bonds, S67, $50; interest
in Bethlehem Iron stock. s per cent,
$3.50, 600; charged off. $1S3, ,538 Total,
S701, 0SS: dividend to stockholders, 5000,
0O0 surplus, SO, ,245, ,131
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
GENERAL RAIN.
Amounted to More Than Half an Inch
Here

The probabilities are that last nights
rain was rather general over the state
as the reports received yesterday by
Observer Jennings showed the condi-
tions favorable at a majority of the sta
tions in the state.
The reports received by the Santa Fe
show rain on the eastern. middle and
southern Kansas divisions. Yesterday
afternoons rain amounted to 40 hum
dredths of an inch and last nights rain
five Eundredths. as measured at the
weather bureau office here. total of
54 hundredths. The reports for rain
for the "a hours ending Wednesday
morning at seven o'clock show the fol-
lowing rains and conditions when the
report was made: Kansas City .07,
cloudy; Baker 80 cloudy. Dodge City
II, cloudy: Dresden, .12. cloudy FIT
Scott 20. cloudy; Macksville 81, cloudy:
Manhattan .06. cloudy: Mcpherson so,
cloudy; Usage City .27. cloudy; Sedan
135 cloudy; Toronto l30, cloudy; Wichf-
ia 1.06 cloudy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
MEAT TO GO UP
Big Packing Houses Accomplish
Their Object in Topeka.

The meat war in Topeka is rapidly
drawing to a close. The big packing
houses have driven to the wall the
smaller Institutions which tried to start
up in business here.
When the small packing house of
Ruddy brothers came here and COM
menced to cut prices under the trust
schedule, its business grew amazingly.
From two beeves a day, it jumped to
ten, before the big packing houses re-
allied what was the matter.
Then the big houses commenced to
slash rates. and the price was brought
so low that the small packing house
was obliged to quit business.
The present rate for meat in Topeka
is ~ cents at wholesale. which is only
half a cent under the old rate At one
time the price went as low as cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
IT'S AN EASY WAY.
Madden to Claim Championship
For Ruhlin Without Fighting.

New York. June 20-Billy Madden.
manager Of Gus Rubin, declared that
he has waited long enough on Jeffries
and if the Californian does not agree
to a match at a very early date he will
claim the worlds championship for the
Akron giant. He will then. he says,
arrange fight with the next best man
and will let Jeffries go.
Madden says that he has done every
thing possible to get a definite answer
from the champion to his numerous
propositions, but he has been practical
ly ignored.
More than a year has elapsed since
Jeffries defeated Corbett, and Madden
thinks it about time he entered the ring
again
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
KILMARNOCK II SECOND.
Whitney's Horse Well Up in Race
For Gold Cup at Ascot.

London, June 2O-The race for the
Rous Memorial stakes. 10 sovereigns
each with 1 900 sovereigns added. at As
cot today, resulted in a dead heat be-
TWEEN Sonatura and Lord Bobs. The
stakes were divided. Cynical finished
third Six horses ran.
George Edwarde's Santoi won the
gold cup.
W q Whitney's Kilmarnock II IL
Reiff) was second, and T. r. De Wars
Forfarshire (Maher) third The value
of the Gold cup is 1000 sovereigns with
5000 soverigns added in specie. to
which is added a sweepstakes of 20 SOW
ereigns each, out of which the second
horse receives 700 and the third horse
500 soxerefgns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
LONE WOLF FAILS
Application For Injunction Is
Denied.

Washington, June 20.-Judge Bradley,
in the equity court today, denied the
application of Lone Wolf and other IN
dams for injunction against the secre-
tary of the interior to restrain him from
opening the Kiowa. Comanche and
Apache lands in Oklahoma. to settle
ment. without going into the facts of
the case the court held that the ques-
ton was purely a political one with
which the court had no power to deal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
RAILROAD AT AUCTION.
Governments Interest in the
Sioux City & Pacific Sold.

Washington. June 2O.-The govern
ment's interest in the Sioux City & Pa
cific Railroad company was sold today
at auction at the treasury department
for S, ,S72, coo cash and a credit of $780,,
600 for the transportation of mail and
troops The sale was made to the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railroad CON-
pany which has been operating the
Sioux City and Pacific for some time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
MONTHS TO WAIT
Before Roland B. MOIineux Can
Know His Fate.

Buffalo June 2O.-The fate of Roland
3. Molineux, convicted of murder as
the poisoner of Mrs. Katherine J.
Adams. at New York. in December,
1s9S is in the keeping of seven judges OF
the court of appeals, who for three
days past have been listening to the
arguments for and against a new trial
The appeal was finally submitted and
the decision will not be announced un-
til some months hence, when the court
sits at Albany for the fall term
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
PREPARING TO GO.
McKinleys Are Arranging For
the Trip to Canton.

Washington, June 2O.-Mrs McKin-
ley's condition continues to improve and
DR.. Rixey speaks most encouragingIy
of her case. Preparations are being
made at the White House for the de-
parture of the President and Mrs. Nc
KinIey to Canton the first week in July.
DIR. Rixeys Secretary Cortelyou and
one of the White House stenographers
VIII accompany the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
sohnonar Astnrla Aahora.

Alden, June 20.-The German schooner
Asturia from Yokohama, April 19. via
Hong Kong May II, for New York is
ashore off -Jerdaffoon, at the en-
trance of the Gulf of Aden- She will
probably be a total wreck. The crew
of the Asturia has been landed here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
Ger. Bartlett's Body Found.

New York. June 2O.-The body of Gen.
c. G. Bartlett, one of the victims of the
sinking of the ferry boat Northfield off
Staten Island last week was found to-
day in the East river. A gold watch,
which had stopped at $50 o'clock was
found on the body. 1t bore the follow
ing inscription. Presented to Colonel
Charles G. Bartlett by the officers of
his regiment, April go, 1866"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
SCALDED TO DEATH.
Alton Engineer Meets Death in
Explosion Of His Engine.

Kansas City. June 2O.-The boiler of
Chicago & Alton locomotive pulling
an incoming passenger train. exploded
at Blue Cut. fifteen miles east. OF here
this morning, killing the engineer. Geo
fireman, Louis Crowley. None of the
passengers was hurt Gerew was scald-
ed to death. and Crowley was burned
severely.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Shaniko, Ore, June 20.-One million
three hundred and sixty thousand
pounds of wool were sold here today at
prices ranging from 1112 to 1919 cents
Der nound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
BROKE THE WINDOW
In Order to Get a Better View
of the German Prince.

Berlin. June 20.-Whne the crown prince
Frederick William-was on his way
from Minden to Bonn drunken individ-
ual approached his carriage at Bochurn
Nestphaiia- yesterday, and aimed a blow
with stick at the window at which the
crown prince was seated. The Individual
VINO described himself as a clerk was ar
rested He said he merely desired 10 see
the crown prince more clearly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
oxford Honors DR.. BRIGGS.

London. June 20.-At the convocation
held at Oxford university today the
honorary degree of doctor Of laws was
conferred on DR.. O. A. Briggs and DR..
Francis Brown of the Union Theologi-
cal seminary of New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
NAY NOT APPEAL.
Likely That Barbara Tauer Will Get
Full Amount Awarded

The attorneys for the Sells estate
have not yet decided whether they win
appeal from the verdict of the jury in
the probate court which yesterday gave
Barbara Tauer a verdict for $4,000 the
full amount she asked for as cOmpen-
sation for her services with Mrs. Sells
for ten years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

Chicago, June 20-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York 81 Boston Go; Fhil-
adelphia So; Washington s.; Chicago 81
Minneapolis g.; Cincinnati "A; St. Louis
7s
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Chicago, June 20.-Forecast for Kan
sas- Probably local showers and thun-
derstorms tonight and Friday; warmer
in west portion tonight variable wiLds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20

and Mr.. Hays, President Burt refused
to be quoted. saying the San Francisco
dispatch covered the situation so far as
he was concerned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-06-20
OLD BOARD CHOSEN.
Annual Meeting Of the Bethlehem
Steel Company.

Philadelphia, June 20.-The annual
meeting OF the Bethlehem Steel COM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
THE DUTCH ARE MOVED.
They Show Decided Interest in the
South African War-krugcr Very

They Show Decided Interest in the
South African War-krugcr Very
III.
NEW YORK, February 9.-In a de-
spatch from The Hague the London
correspondent of the Tribune says:
While MIR. Kruger has gone to Ut
recht for treatment by an eminent
specialist for his eyes, his general
health is not good and he is showing
increasing signs of feebleness. His
heart action, as physicians attending
him here have admitted, is weak, and
gives warning that he cannot live
long. His popularity in Holland can
not be doubted. He is ranked with
the famous heroes of Dutch history.
Large blocks of TransVaal railway
stock are held by investors here, but
these interests do not account for the
pro-Boer feeling. 1t is genuine race
enthusiasm for what is considered a
righteous cause. The Dutch for the
first time in their recent history have
taken strong partisan interest in
foreign war which does not directly
concern them. The feeling against
England is intense, although great
pains have been taken 10 avoid giving
offense and to respect neutral obliga-
tons. There has been marked sub
sidence of the anti-German prejudice
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
THE KAISER'S ADVICE WAS
FAVORABLE TO ENDING WAR

King Edward Said to Have Been In
fiucnced-Sir Evelyn Wood to Go
TO South Africa.
NEW YORK, February, "a dis
patch to the World from London says
An important development in the di-
rection of peace in South Africa is be-
lieVed to be impending.
General Sir Evelyn Wood. who
brought about an arrangement with
the Beers after Majuba (the first bat
tie of the Boer war of 1SS0-S1, ending
in British defeat) is going out in a
special capacity, probably as com
missioner, which will enable him to
treat with the Boer generals.
His appointment will be a virtual
supers eding OF Lord Kitchener, who
it is expected will soon be relieved
and become the commander-in-chiei
in India.
The scheme, which it is believed in
the best informed circles, is afoot for
the ending of the war. is due to the
influence of the king, who was actual
ed by the advice of the kaiser.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
TILT0NsVILLE.

TlLTONSVILLE, Ohio, February O.
Rev. Odan will lecture at the Metho
| dist Church tomorrow morning.
The K. Of P.'s are making prepare
lions for banquet in the near future
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Griffith, of Mt
Pleasant, will spend the coming weel
visiting friends here.
The old Crawford coal mine is, beins
re-opened by Pittsburg capitalists.
The potters gave ball in the pot
terry on Friday evening. Quite a fash
ionable crowd tripped the light fan
tastic toe TO the merry tune of old
money musk
The Yorkville mines have doubled
their capacity and will run full time
from now on.
Peter Lam is doing clerical work
for the Stringer grocery.
The town has passed an ordinance
giving portion OF Cleveland street to
the Vance & Folence Pottery Company.
Rev. Harris is able to be out after
being housed up with la grippe.
Harry Noble, the bright little son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble Castor. of York
vile, was buried Wednesday.
Mr.. Jake Laure is very sick at his
home back of town.
ar. Ebberts. of Highland City, will
sell the home place and move to Wheel
ing this spring.
R. H. West left for Steubenville Sat-
urday on important business for the
new coal conapny.
friday. February 18th, number OF
candidates will be inlliated into the
mysteries of the K. of G. E., after
which they will have supper.
Mr.. George Wise and family attend
ed the potters' dance Friday evening.
Mr.. Piatt and wife, of GAINESVILLE, will
make their home here in the future.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
THEATRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.

Bernhard has played 112 roles.
Alice Nelson's son is years old.
Sy'bil Sanderson is to sing in Italy.
Lewis Morrison will not act this sea-
son.
Cissie Lotus is to return to vaude-
vile.
St. Petersburg has Rubinstein Mu-
scum.
Marion Manola has returned to vau-
deville.
Die Walkure" was recently sung in
Russian.
Weber and Fields have joined the
White Rats"
Norma Whalley will pl6y the queen
In my Lady"
Viola Allen has beer on the stage
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10

Hall Gaines great play, The Chris
tian,' is universally conceded to be one
of the strongest dramatic works brought
out on the American stage in the past
twenty years. Although not more than
eighteen months old it has made for
tune for its managers, Liebler & Co.,
and for all concerned in the production.
Hall Gaines royalties from it in Amer
lea alone are understood to be some
thing fabulous. The Liebler manage
ment are keeping the production up to
the high standard that marked its or
iginal presentation when it was the
successful vehicle for Miss Viola AL
lens stellar debut. The Liebler's are
just now the most important produc-
ers of plays in the Unitei States, con-
trolling as they do mere than fifteen
organizations en- tour Mrs. Georgia
Dickson, one of the best character ac-
Sresses on the English speaking Stage
has made a pronounced hit as Mrs.
Calender, her unctious Scotch dialect
being a treat to hear. Frank Rober is
Is "Archdeacon Wealthy" stands out
prominently, and the delightful sar-
casm put into the part by Hall Game
ends an excellent exponent in Mr.
Roberts. Adolph Lestina, as John
Storms" father, is said to be in keep
ing with the others in this notable
cast, while Guy Nichols as Father
Lamplugh," is a strong factor in the
stirring scenes with John Storm"
and Lord Robert Ure' Perdita
Hudspeth, an English actress who has
made hit in this country, is the
Liza" of which she is the original
The entire company, including the
auxiliary force, will be transported to
the Opera House stage, Tuesday, Feb
ruary 18th.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-10
WHEELING REGISTER, SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 10 1901.

sprined ankle caused by falling OF
car in the yards a few days ago.
II. E. Prince is visiting his parents
in Parkersburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sharp and
family were called to Proctor yester-
day on account of the death of George
Powell father of Mrs. Sharp.