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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
SLOW PROGRESS.
ID. A. r.. Convention Does Little
Else but Wrangle.

Washington, Feb. 19.-When Mrs.
Fairbanks, president general of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
called the convention to order today
but few of the delegates had arrived
and it was some time before anything
like fair representation of the society
was present Prayer was offered by the
chaplain general, Mrs. Smoot, of Vir-
ginia, after which the audience sang
Hail Columbia Mrs. Layton, of New
York demanded the reading of the
minutes of yesterdays proceedings and
much time was consumed in this detail.
Mrs. Karow of Georgia offered resolu-
ton which was adopted, requesting the
appointment of a committee to attend
the reinterring of the remains of Gen
Nathaniel Greene at Savannah, Ga, in
May next.
An invitation to the congress from the
South Carolina delegates that they at
tend the Charleston exposition on South
Carolina day, was accepted with thanks.
Upon motion of Mrs. Mclean of New
York the congress by a vote of 273 to
145 recOnSidered its vote of yesterday
laying on the table the amendment to
article VII with respect to appropriat-
ing certain portion of dues to be used
toward the erection of a, continental
hall. Mrs. Mclean stated that the OBJ
ject of her motion was to secure a full
and free discussion of this and all other
subjects. She had attended every con-
gress. she said, and never had such a
privilege been accorded.
Mrs. Freeman of New York opposed
the amendment. A number of daugh-
ters were on their feet seeking reccpni-
ton from the president general and it
was with difficulty that the audience
could be made to cease talking sufficient
ly long for the speakers to be heard. 1t
was evident that those opposed to the
amendment would not permit its adop-
ton without vigorous protest and
many of them came to the platform and
made short addresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19

contest for the position of councilman
in the Second ward.
George Elliott, who is mentioned to
take Mr.. Myers place in the primary
against Ed Hawes, says that he is not
sure whether he will enter the race.
I do not think 1 shall be candi-
date said Mr.. Elliott today. but will
decide upon my course within a short
time. ] do not like to mix up in poll
tics for myself. If L go in it will be
because some of my friends want me
to. I expect to see some of them today
and discuss the matter"
Ed Hawes will stay in the race re-
gardless of other developments, if pres
ent indications are fulfilled
There is considerable opposition to
George Elliott on the ground that he is
Santa Fe man, regularly employed by
the road, and with such duties that 1t
would be difficult for him to give the
necessary time to the business of the
city. 1t is claimed by some that the
Santa F'e employees would prefer to vote
for a man known to be in sympathy
with them, but whose time would be
more at the disposal of his constitu-
ents than is that of a Santa Fe EN-
ploye.
A fight has been started on John
Hewitt candidate for the council from
the Fifth ward. Mr. Hewitt is con-
tractor, and Topeka union No. SO,
Brotherhood of Painters. Decorators
and Paperhangers, says that he is non
union man ana refuses TO pay the union
scale. They have sent the following
CON munication to the State Journal:
ITO the Editor of the State Journal:
In a recent issue of the journal we
noticed an article referring to one John
Hewitt candidate for councilman from
the Fifth ward. Said article stated
among other things that Mr.. Hewitt
had always been friend of and an
employer of union labor. Wishing fair
play and a fair deal for all concerned,
union No. So, Painters, Decorators and
Paperhangers of America, wishes TO
enter protest, and say that to the GER
tain knowledge of members of our or
ganiza tion Mr.. Hewitt has not in the
past eighteen months either employed
union labor or paid union scale of
wages. Respectfully,
&C. A. ALLEN, President.
20. f. OLMSTEAD, Secretary"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
READY To QUIT.
Boss Busters Claim They Are
Not Being Fairly Treated.
An Alliance With Old Soldiers
May Be Made.
POWERS IGNORE THEM.
Will Demand a Place on the
State Ticket.
Failing i'm This Threaten to
Nominate Anyhow.
Ticket Would Be Known as In
'OWERS IGNORE THEM.
Would Be Known as In
dependent Republican.

The political elements of Kansas that
controlled the last Republican state
convention-that of 1900-and that gave
to Congressman Curtis such a tremen-
dous victory, composed of the anti
boss league the veterans and their
allies, that cleared the track and made
possible Burton's victory, are revolt
ingly angry with their treatment by
the victorious officials put into power
by them. and particularly by the state
administration and by Senator Burton
and the national administration. They
complain that they have been
designedly ignored by their officials il
the political control of the state. as no
boss buster or veteran has been rec
ognized or selected for any position of
note by the political control put in
power by their united and determined
action.
They claim that there are over $1,000
veterans still living in Kansas, and
they with their sons and SOnS-ln-laW
control over 10000 votes, and that to
these may be added the boss busters"
and their allies and sympathizers
which. if they can be united, would
give them a majority of the voting
population of the state, and that where
ever and whenever they have made a
united contest they have and can again
succeed.
A Republican who is identified with
these elements, in speaking of TINS
movement, said:
They are so wrathfully exercised
over their mistreatment that they are
again quietly, but vigorously, organic
ing and consulting all over the state
for the purpose of commanding that
recognition by the next state conven-
ton that they believe themselves en-
titled to, both in the nominations and
platform, and failing to get this they
will circulate petitions in every county
of the state and nominate a complete
independent Republican state and con-
gressional ticket, with some strong and
recognized capable ex-union veteran
soldier of the war of the rebellion to
lead them to victory.
This is no idle talk, for it is being
seriously discussed and counseled about
by these powerful elem ents in all parts
of the state. They claim that the po-
liticaI conditions prevailing in Kansas
today are not a whit better than they
We're two years ago, and in fact not as
good, for gangs, combines and trick
sters trying to fool the people are more
in evidence today than ever before,
with a seeming acquiescence in their
nefarious, corrupting and disloyal
methods. This progressive organization
of the patriots and purifiers of polit-
ical methods and conduct are 'determ-
ined and will not longer tolerate being
ignored, thwarted or fooled. 1t is now
victory or death with them. Every
thing today portends a fearful Republic
can war in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
20 YEARS CUT OFF.
A RObber Gets Lighter Sentence
on Second Trial.

Kansas City, Feb. &c. E Morledge
found guilty on his second trial of
grand larceny, has been sentenced to
the penitentiary for five years. Morledge
at the point of revolver held up the
cashier of restaurant and the bar
tender in saloon in the down town dis
trict. He pleaded guilty and said he
wanted the money to start a company
of players on the road. He was given a
sentence of 25 years on the charge of
highway robbery, but the supreme court
reversed the verdict, on the ground that
he committed grand larceny and not
robbery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
An Important Railroad Deal.

ST Louis, Feb. ia Globe-Demo-
crat special from Oklahoma City, o. t.,
says it is reported there on. good au-
thority that the Oklahoma & Western
line has been purchased by the St.
being constructed from Oklahoma City
to Quanah, Tex, on the Colorado
Southern, 1OS miles west of this city,
crossing the Rock Island at Chickasha,
thence through Lawton, the new city
The Oklahoma & Western line in addi-
ton to traversing the new reservation
just opened, gives the Frisco direct con-
nection with the Colorado Southern. II
will be in operation by January l next
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
SINKING.
Santa Catalina is Slowly Going
Down.
Prof. Ritter of California Makes
the Discovery.
is 27O FEET LOWER
Than at Some Previous Period
of History.
A Corresponding Rise in the OPP
p0site Mainland Noted.

Berkeley, Cal, Feb 19.-Professor Will
liam r. Ritter of the University of Cali
fornia has made the discovery that Santa
Catalina island, the famous pleasure re-
sort, is slowly sinking into the Pacific
ocean.
While dredging for marine animals
the coast of the island he found positive
evidence in rocks and shellfsh that the is
land beach had once extended three-quar-
ters of a mile from the present low tide
limit.
He estimates that the island is now go
feet lower than it was formerly. This
movement is apparently going on now,
while the mainland coast opposite Catalina
is slowly rising
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
BEATS THE WORLD.
Largest and Longest Transmission OF
Electrical Power at Butte.

Helena, Mont, Feb. 19.-The largest and
longest transmission of electricity in the
world has just been completed by the Mis-
souri, River Power company, transmitting
power from its dam and plant at the Mis-
souri, river to Butte. The length of this
line is 65 miles, crossing the main range of
the Rocky mountains at an altitude of T.
200 feet and spur of the main range at
line conveys 1900 horse power, but it is
intended to double the power by the con-
struction of another dam.
The Transmission line consists of two
complete lines on parallel poles of three
large ca bleS each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
CLEvERLY KILLED.
Anti Pass Bill Laid to Rest at
DeS MOines.

Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 19.-By a clever
parliamentary move the Hughes anti
pass bill was killed in the lower house
of the legislature today without a vote
on the measure itself becoming neces-
sary. An amendment to include min
listers of the gospel an ong those pro-
hibited from accepting passes was Of
fered. A motion to lay this on the
table was carried, and it was discoV
cred to have the effect of killing the
measure itself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
Postmaster Absconds.

Washington, Feb 19.-Chief Postoffice
Inspector Cochran received dispatches
today announcing that Fl hamilton Schuy-
ter postma ster at Bellevue, o., had
absconded and that Thomas H. Mollard
had been designated acting postmaster.
The office is presidential one of the
second class. The amount of defalcation
is unknown. Inspectors are at work on
the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
SNOW AT WICHITA.
Heaviest Storm of the Season is
in Progress Today.

Wichita, Feb. 19.-The heaviest snow
storm of the season is falling in this
section today 1t drifts but little ard
covers the wheat fields. giving them
needed moisture and protection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
Philadelphia Remains Republican.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb 19.-In the
municipal election here the Republican
administration forces Won a sweeping
victory. The election was for a city
solicitor, six city magistrates, city
councilmen and school directors. The
electors also voted on a. proposition to
lars, which was carried by a substan-
tial majority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
President Eliot Gives Up Trip.

Cambridge. Mass, Feb. 19-On ac-
count of the slowness of Mrs Eliot's
recovery from her recent illness, Presi-
dent Eliot of Harvard, has abandoned
his western trip. The enga agements at
Cleveland, Chicago, St Louis and San
Francisco have been given up, and New
York, Brooklyn and Baltimore are the
only cities to be visited. The presidents
place will be taken by Dean Briggs in
Chicago Cleveland and st. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
MERCURY Is STATIONARY.
Hovers Just Below Freezing Point
Today.

The thermometer failed to take any
great drop last night, and at z O'Clock
last evening stood at g. and just be-
fore o'clock this morning at %.
The forecast sent out this morning
was Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day. Colder in southeast portion to-
night" The wind this morning was
northeast, blowing 10 miles an hour.
The hourly temperatures today as re-
corded by the government thermometer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
S74 a SQUARE Foot.

New York, Feb. 19.-Record high
prices for real estate on Fifth avenue
have just been broken by a sale of 2,200
square feet at the rate of s74 per square
foot The property is located near
Thirty-fourth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
Crnmnacker Renominated.

La Porte, Ind. Feb. 19-The Tenth
district congressional convention held a:
Monticello today renominated Congress
man E. D. Crumpacker, Republican,
without opposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; colder in south part tonight north
erly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
remperatures of Large cities.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York IA; Boston IS; Phila-
delphia 16; Washington 16; Cincinnati
16; Chicago Is; Minneapolis 6; St-Louis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-19
100000 Fire Loss

Rellefontaine. o.. Feb 19-Fire which
started in Swarts' livery stable barn at
De Giraffe. o., Tuesday night, caused a
500, 600 loss.
Evening star., 1902-03-13
THE RUSSIANS APoLoa1zED.
Satisfactory Settlement Of the Niu-
chwan9 Disputet.

It Is stated here that the trouble grow
ing out OF the collision between Russian
soldiers and American sailors Of the u. 8.
g. Vicksburg at Niuchwang. which for a
time threatened to assume the aspect Of an
International affair, has been satisfactorily
settled through the preference Of apologies
by the Russian commandant at that port
to Captain Barry, the commander of the
vessel. 1t appears that there were two
separate and distinct affairs. In the first
the Russians accused one OF the Americans
OF brawling. and claimed to be holding the
guilty mans overcoat as evidence against
him. It is stated. however. that they were
urable to produce the coat when It was
requested by the American authorities. The
second incident was the raiding OF the
American sailors club rooms by q party Of
Russian soldiers. Mr.. Miller. United States
consul at Niuchwang. upon having the
matter brought to his attention by Captain
Barry Of the Vicksburg. made most vlgor-
ouB representatious to the Russian authori-
ties, with the result that the Russian com.
mandant Apoi0gised for both occurrences.
Evening star., 1902-03-13
Monuments at Rome.
From the Pail Mall Gazette.

The Emperor William has given . statue
OF Goethe to be set up In Rome. and Amer.
leans are to give statues OF Hawthorne
and LongfelloW. Italians feel gratefu Tor
these expressions Of good VIII toward the
eternal city. and yet ashamed that their
own. greatest poet should have bssn Un-
reprasauted In the capital OF the kingdom
There was serious project to raise mon
ument to Dante. but King Humbsrt.s death
interfered with the project, which Il now
revived. BY the irony Of fEts the move.
ment ts led by q clerical Dante, besides
being the father Of the italian ianguag6.
was the Incarnation OF the 0hibeliinc idea,
a. opposed to the 0uelf or clerical. Nov,
to the stupefaction Of ALL a strong clerical
In the municipal council has risen and pro-
posed that Rome erect q monument %
Haly's greatest son.
Evening star., 1902-03-13

Tucked Chiffon and Mousseline Hats made
On wire frames. in the very prettiest and new
est spring shapes. black. white and colorS: sold
everywhere at 81 so just now. hence a big bar
gain al Sc
Evening star., 1902-03-13
ment Of a special building for the samples

ment Of q special building for the samples
of such articles produced or manufactured
In foreign countries as may be Of value for
purposes Of comparison or reference In the
way Of industrial Improvement. The pr4-
mary object aimed at IL thereby to afford
the japanese manufacturers an opportunity
of studying the latest products Of western
invention. with q View to the Improvement
Of Japanese industries. But at the same
time the establishment Of the building in
question offers to foreign manufacturers
rare opportunity for exploiting the rapidly
developing markets Of the whole far east.
for the coming exhibition r. sure to attract
besides millions Of Japanese. large crowds
OF visitors from the oonttnentAa countries
OF AAia.
Evening star., 1902-03-13
Fifteen Insurgents Killed.

dispatch from Manila Yesterday says:
The volunteers under Gen Cailles have In
hicted heavy panishansn4 on q force OF In
surgents IN LasuHa prcvinee. They Killed
nfteen Of tho eneuiy and captured thirty
18th Infantry, has been placed IN c0nf1ne-
ment charged with embe4xlement.
Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers has
sailed Tor the China station on the flagship
New York. leaving, Rear Admiral Fxank
1Wlides. With the flagship Kentucky. at Ma
Evening star., 1902-03-13
New Head of Western Union.

dispatch fr6ff, New York yesterday
says: General IhSrnaSi +. Eckert was re-
tired from the presidency Of the Western
Union Telegraph. company yesterday at a
meeting OF the board of fdirectors. and Colo
mel Robert T. Clowry. 3he Of the vice presi-
dents OF the company. who began his career
as messenger boy. was elected to succeed
him. For many years Colonel Clowry has
been general supertutendent OF the western
division OF the company at Chicago.
Eckert VIII continue chairman OF the
executive board
Evening star., 1902-03-13
rH1 OSAKA. xx1osITIoN.
Special Building to Be Erected FOR Ex-
hihidon. Of Eoreixn Progress.

The great national Industrial exhibition
which the Imperial government OF Japan
win hold ut Osaka In 11o8 viii present some
novel and interesting features never witt
Messed on similar occasions In tho past. to
ono OF which In particular the imperial gov-
eEnrnsnt Wishes to call the attention. Of for
eign manufacturers and Of the Industrial
Evening star., 1902-03-13

Uuited States Consul Wilbour Dead.
Joshua wilbour, United States consui at
iDublin, Ireland, died at Rutherford. N. j..
yesterday. 49,.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-12-12
Harvard Gets a Surprise,

The crimson Of Harvard and the
red aad blue of the University of
pennsylvania met in their annual
struggle on Soldiers field, Cambridge,
Harvard winning by the small score
Of II to 0.
The outcome was one of the biggest
surprises of the football season, as
pennsylvania was previously rated
only as second class team, in fact, as
being wholly unable to cope with the
burly giants on the Harvard eleven
The red and blue was outweighed in
every line position, with the exception
OF left end, where Bowditch. Harvard,
was four pounds lighter than his op-
ponent. Big, heavy giants were the
crimson linemen, but they were giants
IN size only, as they lacked the
strength to toss their lighter oppo-
nents about. The lighter men did
fearful execution, and by their rapid
ity and fearlessness smashed the
heavy Harvard offense into smither-
eens before it struck the line Time
and time again Harvard was held for
downs during the two exciting peri.
eds, and had Pennsylvania any sort OF
an offenSe, or resorted to tricks early
in the game. a different story would
have been told
The Jennings daily record., 1902-12-12
Business vs. Art

Comedian Kiernan OF the "Floro-
dora company has an uncle who was
opposed to the young mans going on
the stage. He argued with him for
some time in favor Of mercantile
career, but without success.
When kiernan gained some success
later and his salary exceeded cousid
erably t1at which he could have
earned behind counter or il front OF
the fruit stand in front OF the store,
ne pointed ont the fact to tie uncle
with considerable show OF pride.
That's all right, Tom" replieS, tx,
old gentleman, after sitting throi.t
the performance which the comed:aa
thought would impress him; that's al
right. But it won't be very lons be-
fore people will get tired of this d.
foolishress you're givin' EN-, and then
you'll be left ont in the world wishou,
KNOWN anything.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-12-12
AGAINST UNION LABOR
Denis A. Hayes,

The National Association of Manu-.
facturers, through its president,
David NJ. Parry of indianapolis, has
issued a circular urging all manufac-
turers in the country to unite to re-
sist the Entertainments of organized
labor. Special attention is called to
the legislation now pending in Con-
ssreAs in the shape of the eight-hour
bill. and the anti-conspiracy bill, both
of which are being pushed persistent.
ly by the labor unions. The letter
denounces both bills as inimical to
the interests of the manufacturers,
and says that a strong lobby must be
maintained in Washington to defeat
them. 1t says we have reached the
parting of the ways where the manu-
The Jennings daily record., 1902-12-12
No rthwsstern Again Beaten,

Wisconsin piled UP one of it's big.
sest scores OF the season against
Northwestern university, defeating
the Methodists by score of 81 to 0
in two twenty-five minute halves. Only
once during the game did the purple
have chance to score. and was just
after Wisconsin had lost the ball on
tumble after kickoff.
The Methodists fell back for q
llace kick for goal, but Baird had re-
Tired, and it was decided not to try it.
Efforts to gain ground resulted in
failure. and the chance was gone.
Only twice during the game did
Northwestern hold the badgers for
Gowns, and only three times did the
purple players make their five yards
in four downs.
The Jennings daily record., 1902-12-12
eiaqest Football, PLAYER.

Guard Coble of the De Pauw team
is the heaviest plsyer on any OF the
college teams East or West, says the
Minneapolis Journal. He is only 10
years of age, but he weighs $50
pounds, and is a fast, accurate player,
who can be found in the thickest of
every scrimmage. If the team is espe-
cially anxious to get rid of some star
player in the opposing eleven. Coble
is instructed to fall on him in the next
mix-up. Coach Chez of the Cincin-
natl university had charge of the De
Pauw team when Coble first joined it.
He said: ''He has them all beat for
weight, and it is simply surprising how
we'll he handles himself. We had to
take two belts and rivet them togeth-
er to get one that would go around his
waist. We got the largest pair of foot
ball trousers that we could buy, and
then we had to insert piece of "
shaped canvas to make them large
enough"