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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-15

which an effort is being made to in
validate the fee and salary law passed
by the legislature of 1897 has been set
for hearing in banc by the supreme
court at the April sitting.
The Kansas State Postmasters' as
ISOLATION will hold its annual meeting
in Topeka next week. Postmaster John
Guthrie of Topeka, president of the as
ISOLATION, has invited the postmaster
general at Washington and a number
of assistants to attend.
The ancient litigation of N. r. Bagley
against the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Railroad company for damages for fall
ure to fulfill a contract to carry grain
to Mexico will be heard by the supreme
court in banc at the April sitting. 1t
has been in the supreme court once be-
fore.
An amusing incident occurred at n
Topeka restaurant Tuesday. A woman
talking to two men heaped abuse upon
the third man at the table, She was
not acquainted with the victim who,
finding that he could not escape through
the floor, was compelled to reveal his
identity.
A. w Majors of s21 Kansas avenue.
local manager for the Tontine Savings
association of Minneapolis, Mimi. has
a check for $3.50 in favor of Lille M.
Golden in payment of a contract with
this association. He is unable to locate
her and would appreciate any informa-
ton as to her whereabouts.
Superintendent Nelson has called
meeting of the COMMITTEES which has
charge of the preparation of the Kan
sas educational exhibit for the st. Louis
exposition to meet In Topeka January
% at the same time as the Kansas and
st. Louis commission meets. The work
of getting up the exhibit will then be
divided among the members of the com
mittee.
E. A. Prescott, deputy u. s. marshal
took Charles Williams, the convicted
counterfeiter to the penitentiary Mon
day and from Leavenworth, too, Chas
Lewis who has just completed a sen
tence in the penitentiary, to Cincinnati
where he is wanted for obtaining money
by representing himself as a special
agent of the pension department.
At the quarterly meeting of Topeka
Branch of the Woman'S Foreign Mis-
sionary society Mrs. c. T. Wilder of
Manhattan, who has been president
during the past five years, resigned
having been elected a member of the
literature committee of the general eX-
ecutive committee. Mrs. c. G. Adams.
of Topeka, who was president in former
years, was elected to fill the vacancy.
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cashier. Directors-J. P. Griswold, J. R.
MuIvane. A W. Knowles. n; A Low,
Charles Wolff, Joab Mulvane, T 3. Sweet,
F. Wilder, A. Washburn, J. w. Thurs
ton, ]. w. Farnsworth-
The directors of the State Savings bank
elected are: A. A GODDARD, president;
Warren NJ. Crosby, John Player: Thomas
Page, Frank NJ. Stahl, Joseph NJ Patten,
Edward Wilder, Chester w. Snyder, N. p.
Garretson. J. E. Nissley, j. p. Griswold.
and secretary
The directors of the Merchants, National
bank elected are: w A. L. Thompson,
president; w. w Mills vice president; f,
w. Freeman, cashier; Charles Blood
Smith. w. w. Manspeaker, F. E.; Wear,
Robert Pierce, c. II. PattiSon, G. B. Mer-
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PAYNE SWORN IN.
New Member of the Cabinet In
stalled in Office.

Washington, Jan. 15-In the presence
of the cabinet, the entire Wisconsin dele
egatiOn in congress; Governor Durbin,
of Indiana; Senator Hanna and a num-
Der of other friends, Henry c. Payne of
Wisconsin, was sworn in as postmaster
general today in the cabinet room, at
the White House. The oath of office
was administered by Chief Justice Full
Ter. The retiring postmaster general,
Charles Emory Smith, also was present,
as we'll as Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs.
Payne, wife of the new member of the
presidents official family.
At the conclusion of the ceremony,
President Roosevelt advanced toward
Mr. Payne and with smile and hearty
hand shake, addressed him as Mr..
Postmaster General" Mr.. Payne then
received the congratulations of all pres
ent, afeer which he enga ged in a long pro-
vate conversation with the president
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KANSAS MAN DROPPED.
Vacancy at West Point Caused by
Failure of John G. French.

West Point, N. Y, jan 5-Among the
cadets found deficient and dropped
from the United States military acad-
envy, thus creating vacancies from their
respective districts are the following:
ird-class-John C. French Kansas;
Boyd A. Hill, Illinois; Geo. w. Nest,
Tennessee; Terry B. Maghee. Wyom-
ing.
Fourth-cla ss-Leonard s. Arnold, Ar
kansas; Edward s. Curtis, Missouri;
Geo. F. Fox Pennsylvania; Lloyd r.
Frendall Wyoming; Rexford r. Gardi-
ner, Michigan; Herbert i. HOLSTER.
Pennsylvania; William A. H. Howard,
Michigan; William c. Kelly, Kentucky;
St Clair Newburn, North Carolina;
Thomas A Smith. Nebraska; Hewitt
I. Wells, Michigan.
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will leave Friday for Buffalo to repre-
sent Topeka in the national bowling
tournament. They are members of the
T. A. A.
People living in Menoken township
are aroused because of a mad dog
scare. 1t is reported that a large num-
Der of cattle and dogs have been bitten
by the dog.
Fort Scott people are trying to induce
Archdeacon Crawford of the Episcopal
church to move his residence from To-
peka to Fort Scott. They are trying
to build new church at Fort Scott.
The suit in the supreme court in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-15
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS
D 81 Penny Of Chanute is in

J. c. Penny of Chanute is in Topeka
The Midwinter exposition begins next
Monday.
Again the weather men have missed
connections.
The jury cases will begin the district
court Monday.
MIR. c. ]. Devlin is confined to his
home by a slight illness.
Mr.. c. S. Downing has recovered
from an attack of the mumps.
There are not many people in Topeka
who envy Mayor Parker his office.
How to transfer deficit into credit
is the most serious problem confronting
Mayor Parker.
A. L. Wilson, of Cherryvale, one Of
Montgomery county's candidates for
congress, is in town.
The Royal FraternaI Union will give
a dance at its hall on East Fourth
street Friday evening.
Thomas Corwin, a grand nephew of
the famous Tom Corwin, is employed in
the Santa Fe offices.
Way Down East" will play Friday
and Saturday night and Saturday mat
inee at the Crawford.
P. H. Blanehette, of Exline, Ill, who
has been visiting his sister, Mrs. D.
Mccall has returned to his home.
Sons and Daughters of Justice coun-
Gil SO of Oakland held it's annual install
lation of officers Tuesday evening.
Inc secretary OIL the Ice anu
c. S. Co. will receive subscriptions to-
night at the office 521 K. A. up stairs.
1t reminds people of old times to see
the state house dome full of staging to
be used for redecorating the interior.
Josephine Harvey, THE Trombone
Girl" will play the opening day of the
Midwinter exposition at the auditorium.
1.-The Bowery After Dark will be at
the Crawford tonight This is Terry
McGovern's old play but he won't be
here.
The city council chamber was crowd
ed last night with martyrs who are
willing to serve Mayor Parker and the
city.
George w. Day, of Kansas City, and
Thomas Mcclure, of Winchester, have
returned to their homes after brief
visit in town.
The suit of the Metropolitan Life In
surance company against Webb McNall
has been advanced on the supreme
court docket to the July term.
There will be all sorts of meetings in
Topeka between January 20 and Kan
sas Day. The Midwinter fair is the at
traction that draws them at that time.
Andrew Smith and A. B. Kirkpatrick
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BANKS NAME DIRECTORS.
Few Changes Made in Topeka Finan-
cial institutions.

The new directors and officers of the
Topeka banks for the year of 1902 were
elected Tuesday afternoon and evening
Very few changes have been made in the
directorate of the various institutions.
At the election held by the stockholders
of the First National bank the following
directors were chosen: A. A Robinson,
Charles J. Lantry. w. H Rossington,
Charles ]. Devlin, W. A Stevens, William
Sims and c. Z. -Hawley.
The directors of the Central National
bank elected are: Charles ]. Devlin.
Charles s GIeed, H P. Dillon, z. f.
Ware, Calvin Hood. A s. johnson. ]. D.
Norton c. s; Downing, P. / Bonebrake;
At the meeting of the stockholders of the
Bank of Topeka the following Officers
were elected: J. R: Mulvane president;
A. w. Knowles. vice president; J. w.
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short time in Topeka; she came to
attend the annual supper at the Cen
trail Congregational church.
Norris L. Gage and his sister. Mrs
Stevens. of Ashtabula. Ohio are on
their way to California to spend the
remainder of the winter. They will
be in Topeka a week or ten days.
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Retail Merchants Convention.

The Rock Island will sell round-trip
tickets to Topeka at one fare from all
points in Kansas on January 20, and
from all points within 200 miles of To-
peka on January 81, for the Kansas Re
tail Grocers' and General Merchants
third annual convention, Tuesday an1
Wednesday. January q and %.
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New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
TO ARREST GUARDSMEN.
A VILLAGE PRESIDENTS THREATS
AGAINST STATES SOLDIERS -HUD-
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tRT TELEGRAPH 10 THE rRIBUNE.I ]

Saratoga. y Y oct 14-Lieutenaut Colonel
James ". Lester, Of the % Regiment. y. G.. n.
Y, by order Of Governor Odell, has relieved
from further strike duty at Glens Falls the
Saratoga. Whitehall and Gle2s Falls companies.
The other nine companies will continue on ac-
tive duty until otherwise ordered. which will
probably be until after the termination OF the
motormen's strike on the Hudson Valley Rail-
way They are stationed at Glens Falls Fort
Edward Sandy Hill. Mechanicville. Saltwater
and Waterford.
Mechauicville threatens to be storm centre
tonight Village President Finnegan OF that
place to-day officially informed Major Andrews
Of the Sd Battalion that he had sworn in a
large number Of officers and that he proposed TO
arrest every soldier found patrolling the streets
OF that village tonight As Major Andrews.
who is a graduate OF West Point and has served
in the regular army. has two companies of Ma
tional Guardsmen under his command, Presi-
dent Finnegan may find that he has tackled a
difficult proposition
An attempt was made here about 7.30 O'Clock
this evening TO destroy one of the trolley cars
by the use OF dynamite. The explosive was
placed on the track IN Hamilton-st, and within
a short distance OF the cOmpany's station in
South Broadway. The car was damaged. glass
broken. a small section OF the track torn out,
and windows were shattered in an adjoining
saloon.
The railway company to-day continued it's
regular car service. and cars again being
operated at night on some sections of the road
The action Of the Glens Falls Board Of Trustees
in indorsing Sheriff Gill Of Warren county for
demanding the continued presence of troops to
preserve law and order is severely criticised by
the strike leaders. who boldly assert that the
strike will never be declared off unless the
strikers demands are granted The railway
company will not run its cars from Waterford
20 Troy over the United Traction Company's
line until the end Of the strike. which seems TO
he a long or.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
CASTRO WINS A VICTORY
REVOLUTTONISTS DEFEATED
NEAR La VICTORIA.
THE GOVERNMENT CAPITAL MOVED,
PERHAPS To ESCAPE DEMANDS
FROM FOREIGN MINISTER'S

Puerto Cabello. Venezuela. oct. 14.-Aceord-
ing TO an Official report received here the battle
Iousht between the Venezuelan revolutiOnists
and the forces of President Castro. near La
Victoria. has resulted in complete victory for
the government army. The announcement has
caused great enthusiasm here.
Wilemstad, Curacao. Oct 1.-THE Govern
ment OF Venezuela, owing 10 the fear that the
revolutionists might make a night attack on
caracas and in view Of the fact that Vice
President Vincente Gomez left that city yester-
day morning with all the troops available eight
hundred men, 10 reinforce President Castro.
mas been transferred 10 the Provisional Capt.
tai Of Venezuela, in the Guacaipuro district.
surrounding Los Teques without any town or
village being stipulated the headquarters Of
the ministers
The Venezuelan Government was also actu-
ated I'm this matter 10y desire not to reply 10
the questions Of the foreign ministers. who have
been daily asking for redress as the result Of
injuries inflicted on the persons or properties
Of citizens Of the countries which they repre-
sent.
Los Teques. where President Castro is quar-
mountainous region. situated T. 100 feet above
the level Of the sea. easy of defence and thought
by General Castro 10 be impregnable. From
there he intends 10 bar the only roads leading
10 the capital and 20 Oblige the revoutionists
h1
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
FUEL FAMINE NOT EXPECTED.
INCREASED OUTPUT AT THE MINES AND PROVISION FOR
THE POOR BRIGHTEN THE OUTLOOK.
HEALrH BOARD ALLowINe THE Use OF SOFT COAL

While vi" take several weeks according authorities after the return
anthracite
supply 70 the point Of materially reduced prices the operators are daily adding
resources OF tins thereby The
put
Monday than Monday
The numerous stations where the coal 10y the pail low
list OF " Will be found esewhee crowded each day People who
by
aleto dealers
The
enforce the oFance against the burning of soft coal while the anthracite rn
Will enable
large Of the anthracite supply for
held their
Of
posdsH uan
Ier5l
tnd during me strike commenting their the and
urcng be Them
intimidation and boycott by the members of
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
POWERS IN HAYII INTER VENE
MIR POWELL'S PROPOSAL To CEASE
HOSTILITIES APPROVED.

Port au Prince, Haytl. Oct 14-Acting on the
initiative of the United States Minister. Mr..
Powell the diplomatic corps here has proposed
a cessation Of hostlities in order 20 arrange the
prelminar!es for peace between the revoIu-
tionists and the forces OF the provisional gov
eminent
The action Of the representatives Of the
powers IS generally appreciated, as the people
are desirous Of having the civil war brought 10
end.
St Croix Colin. the Provisional Minister OF
the Interior. who recently called the population
OF Port au Prince 20 arms and left this city
with force of tro~9s to attack Montrouis
where the governments troops sustained a severe
defeat on Saturday. has returned here without
engaging the revolutonists-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
SKETCH OF MR.. SCHROEDER
HE MARRIED \ SISTER OF MRS, r B MoLI-
NFI-X SEVERAL MONTHS AGO.

t3otr Albert Schroeder vas forty-three years
old He was president Of Schroeder & Arguimoau
tobacco dealers. OF No. rs Water-st. He lived az
oso 90 IeNlngton-ave- with his wife. 70 "hom ne
had been married only short time
A letter was left bearing the address No l'2 West
s.y-arr,.- -seooud-st- which is the home Of W A H.
stafford Sir Schroeder's brotEer-in-aw and exec
,,,,- ~ ey-Mavor Schoeder's estate When seen
la, night Mr stafford said he knew OF no reason
Cor tbe suicide Mr. Schroeder had been he said.
re.,lf,r IN MS actions intervals and he attrib-
ut.5 the deed 20 temporary insanity Nh Schroe-
der who rwasd tobacco plantations worth over
million dollars in Florida, went South on business
sborIt r,r DAYS ago He was in excellent health his
,-,,.s ,yls prosperous and he had no known
,-ll,r.e BE was on his way home when ne shot
himself
NJ schroeder was horn forty-three years ago
in Rrooki,u son Of the late ex-Mayor Frederick
A Schroeder. He was educated at school At
yybtta plains but when about fourteen went 10
,..,.,, Germany. where he studied for four
,,eo-s under tutors. When he was about eighteen
- ,. home and went into business with his
f.tbar.s firm When his father died about -FOUR
vars ago De Inherited the bulk OF the property
and became the managing head OF the business
TJ ,s said 20 own the largest tobacco plantations
So vsars ago ne married Miss Carrie B.
Rice Recently h married Mrs okie. with whom
he lived al No 10 LexingIon-ave-
He leaves four sisters and his mother. Mrs. Fred
.-,ct schroeder who lives az the Florence
Co., ttrooElvn Mrs. Schroeder learned OF her
sons death last night through an aunt She was
overcome and refused TO say anything except that
her SON must have been temporarily insane
Ntr Stanord has made arrangements for pri-
49,, e,,,.raI AZ Nj schroeder's home
NJ schroeder was married several years S ago 10 70
NJ SerTie v Rice About three years ago sIe
MS Ms = SaIIiv vstirIred proceedings against him and
obtained a divorce -. married. Mrs Sara q
LAST Juis iss-----.e9 wife Of eX-Alderman Howard
p okie lawyer q his city ,iSII5e T TS d i
mss me slSIs g-,nfed 10 her in lS0 al Patchosue by
J9stice Wiilnot NJ. smith "hiie her huSoaAd was
IN Europe --,age N Mrs Okie was
INNS about his intentions. % ~. 4f,,ba.,,-
Mr. Schroeder was a ~ itle "a. bad forwari,- ~,
city and New-Nork eIuL5s-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
,nrcHELL,s APPEAL ABROAD.

London. Oct. 14-At meeting to-day OF the
1,ar1ia,7artarv Committee Of the Trades Union
CONGRESS- a letter from President Mitchell OF
the United Mine Workers. received in reply 20
INQUIRIES was read. The letter detailed the
erievances and objects Of the striking miners
In the United states. Among other Things MI
Mitchell said.
Trades unions in the United states, England
ard VaIes have responded most generously TO
oI,~ aDneaIs for assistance. Any aid your COM
mittee can render viii be deeply appreciated
The committee passed resolution in favor OF
advising trades union!sts TO render 10 the Amer
ican miners an the support they possibly could.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
ARBITRATION IN FRANCE PROPOSED.

Paris. oct. 14-At the request Of NJ Basly.
member Of the Chamber Of Deputies from the
Department Of Pas de Calais. tie PTefect OF
pas de Calais has written a letter TO the man
agars Of all the coal mines in his department
asking them 10 meet with the view Of deciding
upou a basis of agreement with the miners
Tevorable 10 all the interests involved in the
strike AS the strike in Pas de Calais only in
wolves the question OF wages. this action OF
the Prefect will probably lead TO a resumption
of work in that department Some of the most
inportant coal fields of France are located in
pas de Calais. The prefect OF the Department
du Nord has sent similar letter to the mining
companies in his department.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
sENATOR NELsON WORKs 4 H4NncAR

Duluth. MINI. oct 14-United States Senator
Nelson pumped handcar five miles this afternoon
in order 70 make connections with a train for
Two Harbors. where he billed for a speech
tonight The Senator was delayed by a wreck
and. spying handcar he made bargain for fts use
and pumped II nye miles to Woln Junction reach
a soiled suit OF clothes was the most sori,,,s
damage resulting from the unwonted eTertfon
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
BETTER CONDITIONS OF IsTHlIUs.

Panama, oct 14.-Rear Admiral Casey has now
decided TO allow the Colombian Government 70
use the railroad, the transit Of troops and
ammunition no longer invites hostilities and an
interruption OF traffic. The action Of the ad-
miral has produced an excellent impression in
all circles. Americans are popular now. and
with the arrival here OF the BOgota their popu-
Iar-tE will increase.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
GovERNMENT TRoors GAIN.

Port-au- Prince. Hayti. Oct 14-Troops Of the
provisional government now occupy Nerettes,
and are menacing St Marc Montrouis has been
evacuated by the revolutiOnists.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati has ar
rived here from Cape Haytien-
New-York tribune., 1902-10-15
NO ANSWER YET TO OPERATORS
MITCHELL SAYS STRIKERS CONVENTION MUST VOTE ON
THE QUESTION OF RESUMLNG WORK


PRESIDENT Mitchell said last resumption Of work
" Tt % M MO convention OF strikers delegates voted on the question
MITCHELL Wilson
ana meet to-day TO discuss the
Iesuent 1"GVe
mission as reached the
nave him III
thought that Mr. Mitchell a conference with the
President to-day WIN UA0