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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
EXODUS CONTINUES.
Two Thousand Miners Have
Left Shenandoah and Vicinity.

PottsvilIe, Pa. May 26-since the in
auguration of the strike in the anthracite
coal region there has been a continuous
exodus OF mine workers from the Schuyllzi1
district. Many Of the miners have taken
their families with them. their intention
being to locate permanently in other
fields. Most of the departing mine workers
are foreigners, but many English speaking
strikers are among the number.
Stree the suspension two dozen English
speaking families have left Frackvilie-
Buck mountain has been practically de-
serted and New Philadelphia is being rapid
~ depopuiated.
It is estimated that over 1000 mine work
ers have left Shenandoah and vicinity.
The engineers, pumpmen and hremen in
this section will meet here Wednesday to
take action upon the order affecting them
issued by National President Mitchell.
The sentiment is strongly in favor of fore
ing the demand for eight hours at present
wages. Two independent operators have
granted 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
SHOULD HAVE DTSOBEYED.
Findings of Waller and Day Court
martial RevieWed.

Manila, May 26.-The official findings of
the court-martial which tried Major L. W.
T. Waller and Lieutenant John A Day,
of the marine corps, for executing natives
on the island of Samar without trial, have
been made public. The reviewing author
ity of the court has expressed its disap-
prevail Of the courts findings in both
cases.
Referring to the case Of Major Waller,
the reviewing authority says
THE sending of the natives in question
to their death partOOk more Of unlawful
retaliation than a justifiable act of war.
In justice to the American military ser
vice the findings of acQuittal demand that
they shall not meet unqualified approval
The marines in Samar underwent great
suffering before their rescue; their officers
from their siCkbeds voiced the revengeful
anger Of the men who telephoned to Major
Waller advising that the steVedOres be
killed. Major Waller received this message
while he was sick, from q fever, suffer
ing acute pain of body due to exposure
and his exertiOns in behalf of his men
and mental anguish concerning their fate
which had long been in doubt Major
Waller was at the time in telephone COM
nunication with General Smith. who COM
manded the American forces in Samar,
but he deliberately chose not to consult
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
HANGED FROM BRIDGE
Mob at Paris, NO., Settles With
a Murderer.

Paris. Mo. May 26.-Abe Witherup,
the murderer of William Grow, was Ia
ken from the Paris jail at clock sun
day morning. marched to the bridge on
the north edge of the town and hanged.
The work was done by a mob Of more
than a hundred men. who rode quietly
into the town at midnight Ihey Went
at once to the Jail but were held back
for more than hour by Sheriff James
w. Clark and Deputies Martin Clark
and Polk MastersOn, who stood before
the entrance to the Jail stockade with
drawn reVolvers and threatened 10
shoot the first man who attempted TO
The mob stayed before the Jail for
nearly two hours and then marched
away. The officers remained on guard
but thought the mob had been foiled-
A bout 2 o'clock several men approached
and engaged the sheriff and deputies IN
conversation and before they could de-
fend themselves they were seized, dis
armed and marched away. The moo
quickly surrounded the Jail again and
with sledge hammers battered the big
iron doors off their hinges in a few min
utes.
James H. Whitecotton rushed into
iail as soon as the doors gave way and
made a stirring appeal to the mob TO
desist and allow the law to take It's
course The leaders Wavered and be-
came quiet and would probably have
spared the prisoners life but for the
LrouZleQ cNle5 LOI vengeance 4EDi4 lAOSS
in the rear Whitecotton was swept
aside and IN q few seconds Witherup
was secured. He made no resistance
and in reply TO questions confessed his
guilt The father and brother of his
victim were in the mob and assisted in
escorting the prisoner to the bridge, a
quarter Of a mile away.
The brother is said to have bound
WItherup's hands and feet and adjusted
the rope, and the father is said to have
pushed him of the bridge. His neck
was broken by the fall. His death was
- almost instantaneous. The mob quickly
dispersed and the body was left hang
Ing until the arrival of Coroner Johnson.
Witherup, before his death, made a
full confession Of the killing OF young
Grow 1t occurred about four weeks
ego Witherup and Grow were farming
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
NO FORECAST MADE
But Peace is Considered Cues
tion of Hours Only.

London, May 26.-Those persons ex-
pecting a definite announcement regard
ing peace in South Africa on the reas-
sembhng of parliament this afternoon,
were disappointed, as the government
leader in the house of commons, A. J.
Balfour, declined to make any fore
cast" as to when the government would
be able to make a statement. Better
informed people did not anticipate that
the government would be in a position
today to give out anything of impor-
lance in this connection, but possibly,
after tomorrow's cabinet meeting, Mr.
Balfour may be able to communicate
the eagerly awaited news
Although Mr.. Balfour declined to com
nit himself publicly, there is no doubt
whatever in government circles that a
definite proclamation Of peace is only
a question of hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
HILL DENIES TT.
Says No Effort is Being Made to
Compromise Merger Suit.

St. Louis. May 2s-James J. Hill. presi-
dent of the Northern Securities company,
who has been inspecting Burlington ter
minals here, left at $50 a. m. for St. Paul,
via Hannibal and Burlington. With Mr..
Hill are President Harris, Vice President
Darius Miller and Howard Elliott; Cen
era1 Manager Lever and Consulting Engi-
neer J. E Blake of the Burlington. Cen
era1 Passenger Agent Wakely and General
over the Missouri lines of the Burlington.
With reference to the Wall street report
that efforts were being made looking to a
compromise of the sO-called merger suit,
Mr.. Hin said: There is nothing what
ever in that. We are content to leave that
matter for the courts to decide We have
confidence in the courts and are salts
fled that the case will be fairly decided
We own the property and no one can
take it from US
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
MITCHELL MEETS RYAN.
President Says Chicago Visit is
Purely a Personal One.

Chicago, May 26.-President John Mitchell
of the United Mine Workers has. arrived
in Chicago and held a short conference
with Secretary W. D. Ryan of the state
organization. Mr.. Mitchell insisted that
his visit was purely personal, he having
come to Chicago to meet his wife, who has
arrived from their home in Illinois.
He declined to discuss the possibility of
a strike of the bituminOus men in sym
pathy with the anthracite workers or even
to admit that it would be considered.
Mr.. Mitchell said he intended to remain
in the city until tomorrow night or pos
sibly Wednesday. He insisted there would
be no conferences on the coal situation
while he is here. Ryan left the city for his
home in Springfield last ntght.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26

a totally, incorrect view of the matter and
one which reflected seriously on his mil
itary reputation. The writer points out
that the Beers considered Spion Kop the
key to the situation in Natal and that had
it been held Ladysmith probably would
have been won. His contention, therefore,
is that blame for the failure should not
be placed upon Sir Charles Warren who
ordered the situation to be taken, but that
Col ThornycrOft abandoned it without suf
ficient reason and without consulting him.
The writer says the general result of all
the informa ton is to make it clear that
Spion Kop was the key to the position,
dominating the country and that no one
was more astOnished at its unauthorized
abandonment than Gen. Warren, except
the Beers themselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
"a New ocean steamer.

New York, May 26.-The Atlantic
Transport company's new steamer Min
netonka arrived today from the build
ers' yard at Belfast, Ireland Her d.
mansions are: Length 600 feet, beam Go
feet and depth A feet registered ton
mage, 8.616 and gross tonnage, L, 398. She
gers only; has a large cargo capacity
and is fitted to carry many head of cat
tie and horses. The Ainnetonka viii
be employed in the New York and Lon
don service. sailing on her first voyage
May 81. She is commanded by Captain
Sydney Laland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
Delay in Cummings Trial.

wellington Kan, May 26.-Judge Law
renee continued Saturday until the Sep
TENDER term of court the case of John
Cummings, the Guelph township farmer
charged with killing his 13-year-old SER
ance was granted at the request OF the
county attorney, Mr.. Ready. who claim
ed he could not get ready for trial at
this term c. E. Elliott. for Cummings
demanded immediate trial Cummings
is in Jail, where he has been since May
6. He is charged with murder In the
first degree.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
The Missouri Pacific Railway

Is now operating a line of Observation
Vestibuled Cafe Cars between St. Louis
and Kansas City on the fast day trains
Nos. 1 and 2, leaving St. Louis daily at 500
a. m. and Kansas City at $40 a m. Be
tween Kansas City and Pueblo they are
operated to serve all passenger trains.
They are lighted with electricity and
equipped with electric fans. Meals are
served Ia carte. from dainty Hayiland
china, Libby cut glassware and elegant
silverware. The cuisine is unexcelled ana
the general service first class in every
respect. The observation parlor Of these
cars Is handsomely fitted up and affords
an excellent view Of the scenery along the
line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26

ParasOIs.

The right thing in a parsol is just
as much a. necessary part of the stylish
summer toilet as a becoming hat Of lat
est mode. and the same care should be
used in its selection.
There are so many sunshades that
wiz harmonic with any costume. and
all OF them Sc daintily pleasing that no
woman need spoil a fine gown erect
for lack of the correct finish.
Fashions late fancies show some un-
usually pretty ideas in fluffy chiffon
rulings. the fine tracery Of appiqued
laces. fIounces faggot-stitched. dim
Persian effects on softly tinted grounds
brought into bright relief when the
sun shines through
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
WALTER MILLER OUT.
Another Vacancy in the Faculty of
Leland Stanford, Jr

Stanford University. Cal. May 26.-Wal-
ter Miller, professor of classical philology
and secretary of the faculty, has resigned
from the university and his resignation
has been accepted by President Jordan.
Prof. Miller is at present in Europe. His
resignation has been IN DR.. Jordan s
hands for over a year but had not been
accepted previously. President Jordan,
when seen. said that Prof. Miller had pre-
scented his resignation some time ago as
an act in his judgment desirable in the
interests of the university
This resignation" said Dr. Jordan,
while doubtless the outgrowth of friction
within the department, was wholly volun-
tary and at his own instance"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
Another santa Fe Fxtension.

The announcement is made that the
Atchison, Topeka. & Santa Fe will extend
its line from ERIN Springs to Lawton
and on southwest into Texas, thus en-
tering territory that has been occupied
only by the Rock Island and Frisco Con
neetion viii be made in western Texas to-
ward FL Paso
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
THAT SPION KOP AFFAIR.
It is Being Given Another Airing in q
Book.

New York. May 26,-An important book
is published today, says a Tribune dispatch
from London. in reference to Sir Charles
Warren's action at Spion Kop. The au-
thor conceals his identity under the pseu-
donyrn of Defender but it is understood
he expresses Sir Charles Warrens own
views with regard to that famous battle.
It will be remembered that about a month
ago Sir Charles publicly complained that
the government was stin withholding
some documents bearing upon his opera
lions and that those which were pub
Iished, If considered by themselves. gave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26

a piece Of land near Hunnewen to-
gether They quarreled, and one night
Witherup attacked Grow, as he lay in
bed. with a hatohet, and split his head
open. He then threw the body into his
wagon, hauled it to a stream known
as Salt river. and dumped it in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
Ribbons
For die Summer COVE.

They are the paramount garniture for
every sort of gown. Loops and bows
and big knots flowing ends and all
manner of little frillings, corsage and
hair ornaments, belts and sashes-you
can not put them on amiss.
They are made of the lovely soft
weaves, such as liberty, gauze, crepe de
chine, louisine, etc, in the most beauti-
fully shaded of soft and bright tints.
and the striking black and white COM
binations.
OF Special Interest
A recently arrived line of new
colorings IN No. so Taffeta Rib
bon at 15G, and Satin Taffeta
and Taffeta at 22c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-26
Misses and ChiIdren's-

"A varied line of Plain and
Fancy Parasols in pretty designs
at prices beginning at 15c and
ranging up to 1925
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Price Easiness is an

white and black Also plain coachings
in cardinal. porcelain blue, royal blue
and gray. or India silks with two ruff
hes, in white, cardinal. light blue. greer
and maize.
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OARPET Store.

6s4 yards best AII-WOOl Ingrains. ........5716o
: Imported Jap Rugs-7-6x1O-6; regular price
$500, sale price So SO
Imported Jap Rugs, 6x9; former price $500
sale price SIS 90
Imported Jap Rug, 4x7; former price 5000
sale price. ............ So. SO
sale; former price was s1350-sale price 49,. $e 90
Jute Smyrna Rugs. 7-6x10-6, left from the sale;
former price S1O50-sale price ....-....--..S SO SO
Cashmere Rugs, 9x12; former price $11.50-
sale price 49,. 80. So. rs
Cashmere Rugs, 9xlO-6; former price 5000
sais prize S3S sSU
Brussels Rugs 9x12; former price $3.50
sale price = L q -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

gowns pictures
the bodice and
Il
and
pats
lengthy
down
high
$500" Inc
OF II
them
REQUIRED but
cur on the straight
the tn
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
THE COOK BE WANTED.
inexperienced Hut willing Husband
Faiis to settle n vexatious
Household Problem

When an inexperienced man under
takes to settle off hand the problems
Of housekeeping. be il likely to meet
with difficulties. IL is related in VIII
Cartons Magazine that Boston man
determined TO show his wife how very
easy 1t is TO get good servants If one
goes about ii properly.
SO one morning he cut a number Of
addresses from the situations want
ed" column of his favorite morning
paper and started out in a cab to find
the ideal cook.
The first place mentioned in his lit
tie 1mpromptu scrapbook was mar
row little house in narrow little
street, from which a cook had adyer-
tised for position. He found the
woman, and, after a few preliminary
remarks intended to convey an idea
OF his broadmindedness and good un-
Outstanding Of the general situation,
remarked genially, though firmly:
Now, / am looking for good cook. -
"Sure. an why didn't We keep the
wan that We had!" exclaimed the wom-
an, in irate tones. "Oi only lift yer
house yistherdayl"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
A Sensation Spoiled

2 Listen, sisterI l believe hear the
voice of q mani" exclaimed Principea,
as she tiptoed across the room and
placed her ear against the elevator
shaft Miraposia joined her aged spin
Ster sister, and together they heard
these words, spoken in dulcet tones I'D
from the fiat below:
"Ah. 80 love. Now let's make il 40
love-
Horrors, Miraposial Dc you think
they are speaking of oeculation?"
Sister Principea, en- shocked at
your suggestion. The honor OF the
building demands an investigation
Come"
Together they stoically ktalked down
The stairway to the fat below.
The door was open and Harold Nc
Swat bade them enter.
1--WE are having delightful game of
ping-pong. Miss Flatdweller has lust
won the game. Will you join us 2"
The invitation was coldly declined.
and the spinsters sought the seclusion
of the apartments, crushed that the
vernacular of ping-pong had robbed
them of a choice bit of gossip.-Toledo
Blade.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
SATURDAY.. AUG. 80 1902
HIGH AND LOW IDEALS,
VIE Popular Thought OF Goodness
Falls Far short OF tho True
Christian Ideal

In their thoughts of goodness
many men are given to weighing
what they are; but Christ's disciples
look to what they ought to be. They
have never Overtaken their ideal II
count not myself TO have attained"
becomes their principle of life. The
world sees the actual, God, the po-
tential man. Ii is a constant wonder
that Esau Is rejected and Jacob
chosen, for as they stand together in
the days of their youth there can be
no question that Esau is the more
companionable man. This Is the OBJ
lection to the popular ideal of good
ness. 1t is static, not dynamic. 1t
confounds moral Judgment by ignor-
Ing both starting point and goal and
regarding only the visible position OF
the moment.
There is no moral peril for human
ATTY like that of self-satisfaction in
righteousness. When a man begins
TO say that he has attained, you may
be sure that he has ceased to climb.
When he measures himself against
the imperfections of Christians and
announces that he rejects the claims
OF Christ because he is as good as
they, ne has begun to look down for
MS ideals and If he follows them he
will be going down. To be satisfied
with an equality with most imperfect
men, when the ideal of Christ's per-
lection is calling, is TO lose the glory
OF the earthly life. The danger of
this attitude and its hopelessness
the wise man saw. Out of the an
cient days comes his sharp verdict:
~Seest thou man wise in his own
eonceit, there is more hope of fool
than of him."
There is no reward for low ideals
and cowardly refusals. The gifts
Christ offers are for overcomers. He
sets the highest of ideals-the very
character of God before us. He urges
that we give the right of way 70 the
search for Gods Kingdom. He
pledges recognition TO our strlvin-
and continual aid in our endeavor.
High ideals make self-content impos-
sible. They are always singing n new
song which we desire to learn. They
are continually opening new vista
which invite us on. The landsca pc opens
out and what we thought n single
peak becomes a mountain chain. The
zest of travel has no end and the
JOY of possession is ours in the com
partnership of the friend who en-
bodies our ideal. Christianity il
progressive toward Christlikeness,
while it shares the presence of the
Christ.
There is no remedy for self-conceit
out self-surrender. II men are not
attracted by n thought of righteous
ness above their own they fan hope
lessiy outside the progress of the
race toward God. II they will not
take the ideal which we believe the
highest which our life can know, and
the help which goes with taking, let
us urge them to attempt in all good
faith and earnestness the highest of
their own ideals. Let them set a
Smark- so only that it be above them
and strive toward that with all
their hearts. And in their failure il
may be that Gods law may be their
Echoolmaster to bring them to Christ.
Boston Congregationalist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Fortunately IL is not at oil difficult
to prepare, as it is sure to prove a
standing favorite. Mix in the double
boiler cupful and half of strong
coffee, half oupful of milk, two
thirds of cupful OF sugar. quarter
of teaspoonful of salt and a table,
spoonful of granulated gelatin; re-
serve half the sugar, and while the
other ingredients are heating beat
this with the yollxs OF three eggs,
into which stir the boiling mixture,
return to the boiler and stir until IL
begins TO thicken. Remove from the
fire. Stir in the stiffened whites and
half teaspoontul of vanilla. Turn
into mild frst dipped in Zoe water,
put aside and serve when ice cold
with cream
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30

Thompson, medical missionary at the
Melsetter district station of the Amer
ican Board of Foreign Missions. The
first brick house In Gazaland was built
at this station within the last decade.
The mission lands, consisting of "a, 900
acres, high, fertile and picturesque,
were given TO DR.. Thompson by Cecil
Rhodes. That the property produces
good corn is a self-evident proposition
in this photograph, where long row
OF ears are hung out for curing.
DR.. and Mrs. Thompson recently Vie
tied this country, bringing many ourios
with them and a number of photo
graphs showing their African life.
Among the latter few interested their
friends here so much as this, which
shows how Mrs. Thompson, most Gull
tured, gentle and refined lady, accus-
toned to all soft graces OF hfe and
up TO date ways of tourneying IN this
country, goes calling in state on hsr
African neighbors.-N. Y. Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-08-30
The weak Point

Let every one consider what his
weak point is; in that is his trial. His
trial IL not in those things which are
easy to him, but in that one thing, in
those several things, whatever they
are, in which 10 do his duty is against
his nature. Never think yourself safe
because you do your duty in ninty
points; it is the hundredth which f. IN
be the ground of your self-denial. Il
Is with reference to thiS YOU must
watch and pray; pray continually FOR
Gods grace to help you, and watch
with fear and trembling lest You fan
oh, that you may las it were) sween
ahe house diligently to discover what
you lack of the full measure Of ob.di-
encel for. be quite sure, that this an
pareptly small defect Will .nhuenc.
your whole spirit and judgment IN al
thingH-John Henry Newman.
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HELPFUL AND TRUE.

The only real defeats are in charac-
ter.-Wellspring.
1t is the spiritual life which exalts.
Rev. DR.. Morse.
The true servant is discovered In his
masters absence.-Ram's Horn.
If thy life be evil, il is vain so pretend
to teach others.-Henry Afford
A strong faith drives out credulity
Deep, reasonable, absolute belief is
the greatest foe superstition can meet
and all history shows it.-Well-
spring
Why should we then burden our
selves with superfuous cares, and IA
tigues and weary ourselves in the null
tiplicity of our ways? Let us rest in
peace. God Himself inviteth us to ca st
our cares, our anxieties upon Him.
Nine. Guyon.
Surely there is no better way by
which TO show our patriotism than by
equipping and building churches for
the people. The true Christian is the
real patriot, for true Chris tian Is al
ways honest, always conscientious
Rev DR.. Herbruch.
We need stability as regards the
truth, as well as loyalty to service
1t is my conviction that much of the
looseness of living and of the barren.
ness of Christian work is due to the
lack of conviction. 1t is also true that
loyalty of service and loyalty of life
must depend upon loyalty to convio-
tion.-Rev. r. Bagnell