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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
FIND AN IRISH PLOT.
British Report a Scheme to Blow
Up Esquimalt.

San Francisco, April A special to
the Call from Vancouver says that for
mer Premier Charles A. Senlin has just
made public the fact that a plot to blow
up the naval docks and fortress at
Esquimalt was discovered and frus-
trated in 1900. The plan, it is alleged,
was arranged in San Francisco by
members of the CLAN -na-Gael. It is as
serted that two men were sent from
San Francisco for the purpose Of carry
ing out the blowing up of the docks
Their names, as learned by the British
consul at San Francisco. were Danny
McDermott and Albert Renviclxer, the
former an Irishman and the latter a
native of Belgium.
The information communicated by
the consul at San Francisco was that
a meeting of the Clan-na-Gael had
been held there at which means were
discussed of how to aid the Beers IN
their war against Great Britain. When
the meeting was called at first there
was no intention to suggest the use of
force, but AIcDermOtt who was present
offered to go to Esquimalt and attempt
a body blow by 9ynamiting as much as
possible the forts and the navy docks
there He asked for the naming Of a
companion to assist him in the deed
Renvicker offered himself and was ac-
cepted. The two men were closely
shadowed by detectives.
After reaching Esquimalt, Renvicker
became alarmed and disappeared, and
McDermott was marched to a wharf
ana sent back to San Francisco by
steamer.
Courtenay Walter Bennett, the Brit
ish consul general in this city, con-
f1rmed the story from Vancouver as to
the Illustration of the plot, which ne
says was discovered during the tenure
of Office of his predecessor the late Mr.
Pickersgill, who informed the gov
ernor. general of Canada He would
give no further information except that
it was the work of q society affiliated
with Fenian organizations. Irishmen
who are prominent in the local patriotic
societies emphatically deny that there
ever was a branch of the Clan-na-GaeI
in this city. They also state that they
know of no Irishmen of the names men
toned in the Vancouver dispatch who
could possibly be implicated in any plot
against the British naval station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
Force Under Lord Kitchener's
Brother Finds Delarey.
A Fierce Battle Ensues Lasting
Through the Day.
BOERS ARE REPULSED.
Both Sides Sustain Heavy Loss
in the Engagement.
Every Man in Canadian Rifles
Killed or Wounded.

London, April 4.-There was severe
fighting all day long on March 81, in
the neighborhood of Harts River, in the
southwestern extremity of the Trans
vaaI between part of General Kitchen
er's force and the forces Of Generals
Delarey and Kemp. resulting in repulse
sides The Canadian Rifles especially
distinguished themselves, one party,
commanded by Lieutenant Bruce Car
ruthers holding its post until every man
was killed or wounded
Lord Kftchener's official report dated
from Pretoria yesterday evening says.
General Kitchener, Lord kitchenerss
brother, sent Colonels Keir and COOkson
from Vriekuil, western Transvaal, March
81, to recOnnoiter towards Harts River
They soon struck the track of guns ana
carried on a running fight for eight
miles, following the track through the
BUSH Emerging on plain large BOer
reinfCrcements advanced against their
hanks, forcing the British troops 10
hastily entrenched. Fighting ensued at
close quarters TIL the Beers were re-
pulsed on all sides. Delarey, Kemp and
other leaders Vainly attempted to per
suade their men to renew the action.
Fifteen hundred Beers participated in
the enga cement but they had suffered
too heavily and cleared away to the
also We're severe. The Canadian rifles
especially distinguished themselves, one
party, commanded by Lieutenant Bruce
Carruthers holding its post till every man
was killed or wounded. Others of the
force showed great steadiness, allowing
them and repelling them with a steady
rifle fire
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
YOUNG GIRL MISSING.
A 16-Year-old Girl Runs Away From
Winfield Home.

Wichita, April 4-James E. Harris, a
farmer who resides near Winfield, ar
rvied in the city last night and today is
searching the city for his 16-year-old
daughter who, he says, ran away from
home Monday evening
Her name is Elsie and she is the old
est daughter of Mr.. Harris. He describes
her as being tall, slender and large for
her age. She has dark eyes and brown
hair When she left home she wore a
short black skirt, blue shirt waist and
dark brown jacket. Mr.. Harris is near
ly prostrated over her disappearance
and says he cannot account for her leav-
ing home.
Mr.. Harris says she has been reading
novels and may have conceived the idea
Of running away from stories she has
read She left home about o'clock
Monday evening. saying that she was
going to visit neighbOrs who reside near
the Harris home and she has not been
seen or heard of since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
HIS WORK Is DONE.
Funeral of Last Charter Member Of
Kansas N. E. Conference Today.

The funeral of Rev. Benjamin E.
Bowman was held this afternoon from
the LowTnan Hill Methodist chapel
With the death of Mr.. Bowman the
state and the eA4thodist conference lose
a,man VINO had seen both the state and
the conference from almost the begin
ming. For 46 years Mr.. BOwna an was a
member of the Kansas conference.
When the conference meets next year It
will belthe first time in almost half a
century that Mr. Bowman has not been
a member Mr.. Bowman was one of the
few survivors Of that pioneer class OF
Methodist ministers commonly known
as the circuit riders. He was the oldest
Methodist preacher in Kansas in point
of service.
Mr.. Bowman was born in Rocking
ham county. Virginia, November %.
1922 In 1874 he moved to Ohio, then the
frontier of civilization and for a time
taught school. On December 1, 1874.
he united with the Methodist Episcopal
church. He had been a Methodist fox
5S years at the tine of his death In
1S46 he was given an exhorter's license
and in 1S49 he was granted a local
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
ADMIRAL EVANS HERE.
Tells Why He Likes General
Funston's Style.

Admiral Robley D. Evans passed
through Topeka Thursday evening en-
route to the China station.
To a reporter Admiral Evans dis
eussed General Funston He said:
You can't throw down a man like
Funston because Of what he says He
enjoys his position because of what he
has done. There is no question about
what General Funston has done It
was not in one battle or two battles.
1t was not in one emergency or two
emergencies. He is not a general of
the United States army for what he
said, but for what he did not on one
occasion or on two occasions. but in
several emergencies, and that's what
generals are for.
Il don't know anything about Gen
eral Funston's utterances personally
I am reminded of the origin of the DO
sition of General Funston. 1t was that
OF fighting for his country.
TT doesn't matter where a man got
blood 1t may come through rough,
hard experience. It may be acquired
at the academy at Annapolis or West
Point. But wherever or however a man
got it. if he displays that he has the
power to command, he finds recogni-
ton, and that is Funston's style. He
is fighting man, and he Won his gen
erals star by fighting. Regardless OF
what he says, the fact remains that he
has made good that he made good be-
fore he got his generals star, and that
is the best basis for promotion in the
army or the navy
.'If generals or admirals,' added Ad
miral Evans, with a laugh. were to
get their honors by their diplomacy of
speech. or private conduct. you would
of some of the greatest heroes Of his
fOTv''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04

it would be necessary for him to close up
his business affairs before he could take
formed him that he could have all the
time he wanted. In the meantime he is to
familiarize himself with the duties of his
new position. It is understood that the
designations of Messrs. Powderly and Nc
at once. Joseph Murray will succeed the
latter and William Williams win be nom
Immigration Fritchie at New York
Frank P. Sargent left Vermont. his na-
tive state, when he was Il years of age,
to join the regular army as a private in
grow stronger he enlisted at Washington
and was sent Immediately TO Arizona,
where he Joined troop L, Sixth cavalry,
under the command of Col Carr At the
end Of three years service. which included
a number of fights with Indians, he de-
% heaith " was % much td improved n d II Col a. carr 5irT
promised him appointment as sergeant
II he would re-enlist, but Mr.. Sargent had
grown tired Of army life. His first posi-
Uon with q railroad company was that Of
an engine wiper at Phoenix. Ariz.
Later he became a fireman and was
elected &, delegate to the grand lodge meet
ing of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
F'iremen at the same time Frank w Arm
old, the present grand secretary and treas
lrer, was grand master. Sargent was hon
Ored by being chosen vice grand master.
At the next year grand lodge meeting, held
IN PhIladeIphia IN 1888, there was mis-
understanding between Grand Master Arm
old and, Grand Organizer Samuel Stevens.
which led to Stevens fighting the re-elec-
grand secretary and treasurer, Joined the
forces with Stevens to defeat Arnold and
rgent was picked as the opposing candi-
date He defeated Arnold and Immediately
afterWard assumed the duties of grand
master with headquarters in Terre Haute.
During his residence there he enjoyed the
confidence of the business men for his
sound and practical Judgment
In 1888 the offices Of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive tlremen were moved to PeO-
ria, and AIT. Sargent gave up his residence
I in Terre Faute- President Mckinley Of
fered him a position as civil service COM
missioner N 1879 and he accepted, but
when the grand lodge meeting was held at
Toronto the delegates absolutely refused
to accept his resignation His salary was
raised from s.. 500 to 5000 a year and a
six months vacation with all expenses for
a European trip was offered him. Mr. Sar-
gent then declined the place on the civil
service commission. but he refused to avail
himself Of the opportunity for the much
needed rest.
Mr.. Sargent was reelected grand master
for a term Of two years at the grand lodge
meeting held in Des Moines last Septem-
Der.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
Hay CAN'T STOP IT.
Satisfied That British Operations at
New Orleans Are Lawful.

Washington, April 4-Secretary Hay
has received from Governor Heard Of
Louisiana the statement alleging the e1-
istence Of a British camp at Chalmette,
just below New Orleans, on the Missis-
sippi river. The governors eommunica-
ton is voluminous, comprising state
ments and affidavits intended to disclose
the character of the alleged camp. By
direction of the president it has been
referred to the attorney general with
view to securing an opinion on certain
legal points involved and meanwhile it
viii not be given for publication. While
the state department will not hesitate
a moment to make inquiry into the cor
rectness OF any such charges preferred
by any responsible person, such as the
governor of Louisiana, it is believed that
even now the department is not without
its own ideas as TO what is going on at
Chalmette and this knowledge has not
shaken the departments original view
that these operations are entirely law
ful, and that there IS no power in the
national or state governments to pre-
vent them. So long as the shipments
from Chalmette are confined to horses,
live stock. fodder and provisions and
the port is not made the point of de-
parture of q naval or military expedi-
tiOn. it is held that there Us no warrant
for interference, even if the supplies are
bought directly by the British govern
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
MISS STONE SAILS.
Embarks ON the Deutschland For
United States.

London, April 4.-ATiss Ellen NJ. stone.
the American missionary. sailed for New
ork on the Hamburg American line
steamer Deutschland which left South
anpton today Her departure from Lon
don was quiet She was a,sconanaria,7
BY r. 3. Mcclure and r. s. Baker. She
VIII begin leeturing, in aid Of the mis-
slons, almost Immediately after her ar
rival IN the United States. The rest
which Miss Stone had in England has
improved her health though she was
Obliged TO refuse countless invitations
to speak before religious and otEer
bodies Mr. Choate, the United States
eInpassador ana Mrs. Choate are great
~ interested in the ,rnissionar-v rsfe,-
entertained her at the embassy at tea
Thursday Were Miss Stone gave the
diplomatic party a graphic. vet siu.nle
account of her experiences.
"a Sdntos-Dumont, the Bra lillian
seronaut was also a passenger on the
Deutschland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04

preachers license. In the same year he
was employed as assistant pastor of thd
Wabash circuit. North Indiana confer
ence. In 1850 the same conference ap-
pointed him junior preacher to Rossvilie
circuit and in the succeeding year to
the New COrydon circuit
In 1852 Mr.. Bowman was ordained
deacon by bishop Baker at Fort Wayne,
Ind, and in 1854 he was ordained an
elder by Bishop Simpson. In 1856 he
was transferred to the Kansas and Ne
braska conference and in all the di-
visions subsequently made in the terri
tory at first comprising this conference
he has always retained his relation to
the Kansas conference of which be has
been since 1886 an honored superanmate
member
Mr. Bowman was the only chartes
member of the Kansas conference liv-
ing within its bounds. He was married
to SOphronia Louisa Lewis, September
%. 1852, and it was less than 6 year
ago that his wife preceded him to the
bourne from whence no traveller re-
turns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04

Washington. April 4-The division of in
sular affairs of the war department gave
out for publication today statement
showing the internal revenues collected in
Cuba during the six months ended Decem-
Der 81, 1901. as compared with the same
period of 1899 and 1900. The total revenues
for 1901 were s349 AS; for 1899, S4lS. 44S, and
was coileefe5 IN e,ia 'ig ny l. of ~ a1S
per cent on passenger and freight rates
which Welded from July to December 81.
1893, Sl49. 723-53- Except for this tax there
is 2 gradual lncrease IN each nerLod-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
CAUSED BY LANDSLIDE.
Two Men Killed, One Injured
and Cars Wrecked.

Pittsburg, April 1.-Two men were
killed, one seriously injured and num-
Der of cars wrecked and cattle killed
by a freight wreck at Crag Dell. Pa,
on the Allegheny Valley division of the
Pennsylvania. railroad at an early hour
today.
THE DEAD
HARRY DHEEN. fireman of Will
Transport; body taken to New Kensing-
ton, Pa.
". B. MOsHER, brakeman of OIean.
n. Y; body taken to New Kensington.
THE INJURED
J. A. Williams, engineer of Pittsburg,
brought to this city.
The accident was caused by a land
slide.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
WANTS TO HAUL SOLDIERS.
Santa Fe Passenger Officials Go to
Washington to File Bids.

Manager George T. Nicholson and General
Agent George T. Gunnip of the A, 7. &
s. F.. went to Washington to put in bid
for moving the naval officers, sailors and
marines during the year ending June 30,
1908 The Chesapeake & Ohio, Big Four
and Santa Fe have had the contract for
the past two years from points reached by
their lines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
WARREN,S NEW PLACE.
Is Appointed Assistant to President
Leeds of the Rock Island.

New York. April 4-Charles H War
ren, formerly vice president of the New
Jersey Central Railroad company, is re-
ported to have accepted the position of
assistant to President Leeds of the Chi
cago. Rock Island & Pacific company.
It is expected he will soon assume the
position of first vice president.
Mr.. Warren entered the Jersey Cen
tral as assistant to the president, and
subsequently became vice president
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04

Steel Pant For Frisco

San Francisco, April 4-The Call says:
A large steel manufacturing plant to be
situated in San Francisco is projected The
parties back Of the enterprise say that
vast deposits Of magnetic iron in this
state have been bonded So far the plans
of the new company have been kept quiet.
The capitalization viii be for a large sum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
committed Suicide in a Church.

San Francisco, April An ex-soldler,
known as Harold c. Sylvester, who com
rnitted suicide last Wednesday evening ot
swallowing carbolic acid in st. Patrick S
church. has been identified as DENNIS
Splain, whose relatives live in St. LOUIS
told Of the murder in that city of MS
mother by his brother Thomas last De-
Gambler.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
Lanes Third victim Dies.

Phiiadel phia, April 4--Eloise, the 7-yesr-
old daughter Of Ella J. Jarden, otherwise
known as Mrs Ella J. Furbush. who was
shot on Tuesday by William II. Lane, a
co1ored servant. died in a hospital this
morning from the effects Of her injury.
Lane al the same time shot and killed the
girl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
SARGENT ACCEPTS.
President of B. Of L. F. to Sue
ceed POwderIy.

Washington, April 4.-Frank Sargent,
president Of the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Firemen, saw the president today and
was rendered the position Of commissioner
general of immigration Mr. Sargent accept
ed the offer, but he told the president that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
Sc Washington Clerkship.

Newton April 4--Yesterday afternoon
Dr. James Mckee received a message from
Chester I. Long stating that he had been
appointed a departmental clerk in the PEN
sion bureau.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, April Al a. m. ternpera-
lures: New York 80; Boston 40; Ph1la-
delphia q; Washington 40; Chicago q;
Minneapolis 80; Cincinnati 4os St. Louis
20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day; slowly rising temperature; south
erly winds.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14
THE CROP OUTLOOK.

The continued warm weather,
whatever fts effect generally
throughout the cotton belt, has
10 date failed to hnaterialize any
considerable increase In the cotton
yield IN Tensas. The mitch talked
Of second growth is proving a sad
e aiissss..,rc.ntiisiit to planters aud
merchants who hoped fof help
from that source.
Very few of the second growth
'bolls are opening, those that do
open only do so imperfectly and
the lint within is OF inferior quail
ity, the serd immature aud, owing
to unprotected opening of bolls,
gathering is practically impossi-
BILE.
These facts are becoming more
apparent as the fields are picked
over. and the second growth bolls,
although apparently fully ma
tured ia size, show no disposition
TO give up the fieecy treasure for
the verifying Of the optomistic
prophet.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14
A Firnen's Close UaII.

81 stuck to my engine although
everv joint ached and every nerve
was racked with pain" writes c.
w. Bellamy. locomotive fire.
man, of Burlington, Iowa. l was
weak and pale, without any appe-
tite and all run down. As / was
about to give up, ] got bottle of
Electric Bitters, and after taking
it, / felt as well rs / ever did in
my life" Weak, sickly, run down
people always gain new life, vigor
from their use. Try them. Salts
faction guaranteed. By st. Jo-
seph Drug Co. Ltd. Price sc
cents.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14

The reply postal cardiwanted bv
the commerpiali woridL-on. which
postage should De-psisE whss re-
taaE1led-was- refused By last Com
gpess, The legisFaterss insisted,
that the neturiA postage must he
paid iar advance no MATTER wbut
might be the ultimate disposition
ct the card But nait ort3sr
agents, whose nameis legion, have
not ceased to importue the post
office department for further con-
cessions- and the matter will be
urged sharply upon the attention
of Congress during the next ses-
sion of that body. Should the
desired privilege be granted the
department revenue from this
source would be by no meaDs d.
nfufshed, but nther increased.
The mail order solicitor woald SIM
ply take the money heretofore
spent for return postage on reply
cards and devote it to the pur.
chase of more cards in order to
increase his sphere of operations.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14

In Switzerland, the ideal re-
pnblic of the world, the school
house is most elegant Of all the
buildings in the town--the perfec-
tion of mechanical genius without
and Of artistic talent within.
The sight u ne buildings is an
inspiration. rtis the towns pride.
Pupils are taught good manners,
gu,d morals, patriotism love and
cleanliness of person, proper re-
speet for their fellowman. The
b,vsfsr he beautiful is incalcu-
lated. ideals are created. The
school Is the greatest uplifting
force IN the republic. A Swiss
statseman visiting America oh.
served a very high fence around a
farmerss orchard. He asked rs g
the purpose Of the fence. He was
told that il Was TO keep ont the
boys. "What?" said he, shave
you no schools in America? -
Charles J. Parker of North Car
0lina.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14
Reveals q Great Secret.

1t is often asked how such start
ling cures, that puzzle the best
physicians, are effected by DR.
Ling's New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Here's the secret. 1t
cuts out the phlegm and germ-in-
fected mucus, and lets the life
giving oxygen enrich aud vitalize
the blood. 1t heals the inflamed,
cough-worn throat aud lungs. Hard
colds and stubborn coughs soon
yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery,
the most infallible remedy for NIL
Throat aud Lung diseases. Guar
anteed bottles SOC and $1.00.
Trial bottles free at st. Joseph
Drug Co., Limited.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14
Had TO Conquer or Die.

~ was just about gone," writes
Mrs. Rosa Richardson, of Laurel
Springs,N, c., Had Consumption
so bad that the best doctors said
Icould not live more than month,
but began to use Dr.. Kings New
Discovery and was wholly cured
by seven bottles and am now stout
and well. f" Its an unrivaled life
saver in Consumption, Pneumon-
ia, la Grippe and Bronchitis;
invaluable for Coughs, Colds, Asth-
ma, Hay Fever, Group or Whoop-
ing Cough. Guaranteed bottles
free at St. Joseph Drug Co. Linn
tied.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1902-11-14

st is noteworthy, +" says a
Washington special to the New
York Evening Post, "that our
Southern heighbors who maintain
peace within their own borders
aud avoid needless quarrels with
the European powers, ars having
no trouble with the United States.
Mexico.again whom we long rur-
sued an aggressive policy, is now
on the best of terms with US.
The Argentine Confederation furn.
nishes another demonstration of
the greater ease with which
good relations can be preserved
with ones neighbors by keeping
ones household in order. 1t
would be wise thing for the TO-
mentors Of the present agitation
to study these examples before
carrying their plans to o point
where a breach with their big
protector is inevitable. I"