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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Willie a Plunger.

San Francisco. Feb. 21-W. K. Van
derbilt, ir.. made a record as a pIunger
at the race track today. He bet 81 on
AIeehanus at to 1, the smallest bet
ever sent from the club house. En-
couraged by his luck Willie K. sent S.
for a ticket on Andrew Ring for place.
and won again. getting 6 to 5 for his
money. This ended the young mill
ionaire,s Killing for the day
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Winfield to PAY for Gas Well

Winfield, Kas., Feb. 21.-Erasmus Ha-
worth OF the Lawrence university, state
geologist. has tested the Winfield gas
well and found it to have a flow of 519.-
ST. cubic feet at normal and 1863, $50
cubic feet at full pressure. The geol0gist
said it was a better well than had been
reported to him The city has contract
ed with the drillers of the Well, RACES
g Co to buy it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Two Factories for CoffevviIle.

Coffeyville, Kas.. Feb. 21-Through
the efforts of the Commercial club or
this city, two large window glass fac
tories viii be located here this spring.
Each will have a capital of SIS 900. Lo-
cal and foreign capitalists are at the
head Of the enterprises. Applications
viii be made to the secretary of state
for charters. These new factories wilt
give employment to at least $50 men,
There is already one large glass plant
in successful osoeratiOn here. Natural
gas is the fuel used
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21

HoIton. Kas., Feb I'll. w McCon-
nell, prominent merchant Of Den1son,
in the east part of this county, dropped
dead suddenly Friday from heart dis
ease. He was apparently in good health
and had just finished brea kfast. He is
a brother of County Clerk T. G. Nc
Connen and an old and respected citi-
zen of Jackson county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
a Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

itching. blind. bleeding and protruding
authorized by the manufacturers of Pazo
Ointment to refund the money where it
fails to cure any case of piles. no matter
of how long standing. Cures ordinary
cases in six days: the worst cases in Il
days. One application gives ease and rest
Relieves itching instantly. This is a new
discovery and it is the only pile remedy
sold on positive guarantee. no cure no
pay. Price sec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21

Horton. Kas. Feb. 21-PauI Wat
kins, night operator for the Rock IS
land railroad. was found dead in his
room Friday afternoon. He quit work
at o'clock in the morning, seemingly
in as good health as common, and after
eatin= his breakfast went to his room
to sleep, as was his custom. When the
call boy came to warn him to go to
work he discovered him lying dead on
the floor. Death was evidently due to
heart failure. Mr.. Watkins was % years
of age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21

New York, Feb 21.-It is reported that
Ban johnson, president of the American
league. has secured baseball grounds On
Kingsbrid-a road. between 166th and
1esfIs streets, and that lease Of thar
property has been secured from the rep
resenta tives of the juvenile asylum at
an annual rental Of s25. 600 Three weeks
ago President Johnson attempted to
lease the property bounded By I6sth,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Crispi's Nephew an American.

Hutchinson. Kas., Feb 21.-Final nat
uralization papers were taken out here
by Signor Diametrious Antonio Crispi
nephew Of the late famous Italian pre-
Tnier. sSignor Crispi Sign0r Crispi left
Italy eleven years ago and has never re-
turned, on account Of political troubles,
and it is rumored that his long absence
from his native land is in the nature OF
Punishment and his return there woulS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
steepIechase Accidents.

San Francisco. Feb. 21.-The steeple-
chase at Ingleside was a chapter of acct
dents, only two horses finishing. The
race was between Mike Rice, the ia
vorite and Dagmar, the first named
winning handily. Imperious fell at the
last Jump. but the boy remounted and
took third money. Bear Catcher won
the 2-year-old race in the fast time of
As seconds. Only one favorite won. The
weather was fine and the track fast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Abilene's Colonial Ball.

Abilene, Kas.. Feb 21.-The first
Colonial ball ever given here was the
social event of last evening. About 40
couples, mostly in full Colonial costume,
attended. The minuet under the direc-
ton of Mrs. H. J. Hodge was the fea-
ture of the evening. and the occasion
was the most enjoyable of the winter in
social circles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21

169th street. Amsterdam avenue and
EdgecOmbe avenue, through which 16Sth
street has not been opened for traffic.
The owners of this property were will
they could not deliver the goods i'm
mediately and asked for three weeks
time in which to complete details for
the transfer. n /
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Death of Lyon County Farmer.

Emporia, Kas., Feb. 21.-David w.
LLOYD, 70 years of age, a prominent
Lyon county farmer, died here Friday
of pneumonia. He was a native Of
south Wales and came to America in
1855. In 1856 Mr.. Lloyd came to Lyon
county, took a claim and has been liv-
ing. on It ever since.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Racinc al Nov Orleaos.

New Orleans, Feb. 21.-Wealth, Old
Hutch and Carl Kahler were the. win
ming favorites. Chickadee favorite in
the fifth. was beaten by Pollock's weak
ride Stratton II. was claimed out for
the last race by F. Gering, jr. for
s.. 3S5. Weather cloudy and cool; track
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
club Breaks Membership RECORD.

Junction City. Kas., Feb. 21-At its
meeting this week the Junction City
Commercial club had a larger increase
Of its membership than at any other
time since the club was organized.
Nineteen new members were taken into
the club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
STILL GOING WRONG.
Topeka Bank Clearings Continue to
Show a Loss.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE following table,
compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended February 10, with the per
centage of increase and decrease. as com
pared with the corresponding week last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
Ont Of The Suburban.

New York. Feb a1-Sombrero and
Cunard have been declared out Of thc
Suburban handicap.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21

be extremely unsafe. Crispi came to this
country four months ago from Phila-
delphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-21
WIDE-EYED ABATEMENT.

Totals in u. S.. 50, 27s. SIS, 51s AZ !.
Outside N. Y....- S16.391, 152 7.2 =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
CHILL AND PERU.

The announcement that Chill has finally
ended the long standing dispute between her
self and Peru by permanently and irrevocably
annexing the provinces Of Tacna and africa
may may not be true. In either case IT calls
for some explanation. The origin of the dis
pute between the two countries and its weari-
some progress through years Of fruitless nego-
tiation have already been sufficiently set forth
in these columns. What is of present interest
is the train of circumstances that has tmme-
diateIy led TO the existing condition and to the
rumor of arbitrary settlement which is now ex-
tant.
1t may be said confidently that the present
governments of Chilli and Peru are earnestly de-
sirous of settling the dispute, and they We're at
least, a little while ago apparently at the point
Of agreement. That does not mean that Chilli
was going to restore the provinces to Peru We
imagine that nobody has strongly expected her
TO do that, any more than they have expected
Russia TO evacuate Manchuria, or Great Britain
to withdraw from Egypt. We do not mean, of
course, to intimate that the three cases are
alike or even similar, in all respects; but it did
seem probable that Chilli would restore some
part Of the provinces, and that such COM
promise would be effected as would enable each
Of the two governments to save its face. 1t
will be recalled that a no less vexatious boun-
Diary dispute between Chilli and Argentina was
recently settled upon such a basis 1t is also
to be borne in mind that save on the ground
Of sentiment, the two provinces are really of
no very great value to either 1t is Tarapaca,
of which Chill long ago robbed Peru, that is
so vastly rich in nitrates, and that is providing
Chill with about three-fourths Of her whole
revenue.
Now the current report, if true. is probably
to be interpreted in one Of two ways. The one
Interpretation which it is to be hoped is the
true one is that it does not tell the whole story,
and that while Chill is taking the two prov
fnces "for keeps" she is making some satsfac-
tory concessions to Peru. The other is that
the negotiations which were recently so auspi-
ciously under way have been broken off, and
Chill has assumed an arbitrary, aggressive and
impIacable attitude. In such latter case we
should suspect that Ecuador had much to do
with it Relations between Peru and Ecuador
have for some time been strained almost to the
fighting point and there is reason to think that,
If Peru were seriously embarrassed on her
northern border, Chill would take advantage
of the fact for her own gain. Indeed, it is
scarcely supposable that Ecuador would incur
the risk of q war with Peru unless she were
pretty sure Of Gillian support. Further news
upon the subject is thus to be awaited with
some anxiety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CoNGRESS.-Senate: Mr.. Morgan bitterly at
tackled the administrators Panama policy; Mr.
Hoar offered a resolution calling upon the Presl-
dent for all the facts relating TO the Panama
resolution the nation, treaty, etc. - House:
The House, in Committee Of the Whole. con-
sidered the Presidents Message; MI Gardner OF
Massachusetts. offered a resolution for COM
mission TO report on legislation for upbuilding
the merchant marine.
FOREIGN-A strong Russian squadron ar
rived AT Chemulpo TO support Pussia's opposi-
ton TO the opening of Yongampho and a threat
was made 10 march on Seoul with three thou
sand men: this news. which came from Toxic
was not confirmed st any Of the foreign embas-
Eies or. legations 80 French steamer arriv-
sug at La Guayra from Savanilla reported that
Colombian steamers had landed LOO men on
the coast OF the Gulf OF Dar1en, and that troops
from all parts of Colombia were marching on
1he isthmus.
Observation-Disclosures OF the political
strength Of President Roosevelt and Of loyalty
10 him were made by Congress leaders: the
opinion prevailed among politicians in Washing
ton that Mr. RoOsevelts would be the only name
presented IN the convention. - II was
learned that plans had been prepared for dis
patching troops to Panama: General Reyes and
DR.. EeTTan said they had advised against an
nttack by Colombian troops on Panama -
Steps were taken by Representative Lamar
toward the impeachment Of Judge Swayne. OF
the United States District Court Of Florida
CITY.-Stocks were active and higher. -
The limited States Shipbuilding hearing was
continued and Mr.. Perkins was again on the
stand. - General Greene was mentioned as
possible president Of the Republican County
Committee. - There was a boom in ''trac-
fiOns" and the rumor was again denied that
Brooklyn Rapid Transit was TO be taken over by
the Interborough. - The police broke up q
panhandling syndicate which numbered Wal
Street among its victims. - 1t was
learned that the delay in the Mcclellan slate was
due TO the absence of President-elect Littleton
1t is not known whether he is going to take
care of the McCarren men - public meet
ing IN memory Of Andrew II. Green was held IN
the American Museum OF Natural History.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day
Rain or snow; brisk TO high north winds. The
temperature yesterday: Highest 43 degrees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
Perjury IN THE PARKS CASE.

Henry Farley, the walking delegate Of the
painters union, who committed perjury i'll
attempt TO save "Sam" Parks from prison, yes
terday received an indeterminate sentence to
term of not less tnan one year I'm State prison
Farley confessed his crime and told how he and
Parks and others in a saloon cOncOcted the
story FOR him to tell in defence OF Parks. Ber-
nard Lynch, the saloonkeeper, has also been
found guilty for his part in the transaction; but
there are still persons accused of crime in con-
nection with the trial of Parks who have not
been brought TO justice; and they are persons
whose punishment, if they are guilty. is Of far
more Importance to the community than the
imprisonment of a poor wretch who committed
crime under the tutelage Of Cleverer rascals.
1t has been charged that the perjury commit
ted in behalf of Parks was arranged for by one
or more lawyers, and that the testimony was
put before the court with full knowledge Of
lawyers that it was false. Have those lawyers
been indicted or diSbarred or has any mem
Der Of the legal profession had its honor enough
at heart even to lay information before the Bar
Association which might induce that body
which has no initiative Of its own. to investt-
gate the accused lawyers? Subornation of per-
jury is most dangerous and far too common
crime There are many lawyers Of the baser
sort who practise il. There are doubtless diff
1culties In securing legal proofs of what are
often moral certainties. Nevertheless, the i'm
munity enjoyed by shyster lawyers is more due
to the Indifference of the bench and bar than
to the impossibility of bringing them up with a
round turn This neglect is a serious discredit
to the legal profession. 1t is unfortunate that
some court or association does not study the
records OF lawyers who fall under suspicion
with some initiative energy.
Perhaps the lawyers accused in connection
with the Parks case were wronged by the
charge If so, they should be authoritatively
indicated, and not left subject to unjust sus-
picion by the simple dropping Of accusations
publicly made If not, then they should be pun
ished. If it was possible TO convict other mem
bers of the group, there is certainly ground
enough to attempt the prosecution of the law
yers who are said to have been behind the per-
jury. II they were. they deserve prison more
than the others. The walking delegates will
have just cause for complaint if they suffer
and cleverer partners, under whose direction
they committed crime, are allowed to escape
without even a trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Some eminent1y practical guests we're among
those who aided in celebrating the golden wedding
of Mr. and Mrs. John Holt at Independence, Kan.
Useful and ornamental gifts there were in album
dance including an overcoat for the host and set
of false teeth for his wife.
Changed His Mind-'T thought 1t case OF
love at first sight"
at But he concluded that second sight was
best."-( brooklyn Life
A curious suit is being brought against the town
Of Enterprise Kan. by woman living in Dickln-
son County. Some months ago Clark Sickles was
killed by Horace Plaisted in the course OF a row.
Paisted was sentenced to three years in the pent-
Tertiary. Just before the killing Plasted had been
arrested by the town marshal of Enterprise for
some small offence The marshal did not confne
him in JAIL but let him go at large upon his prom
Use to appear for trial. Now. the mother Of the
murdered man asks for Judgment of $4,000 against
the town. on the ground that Plaisted should have
been In custody where he could not have harmed
son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10

country largely and Increasingly depends upon
the intelligence, tact energy and personal stand
ing of our commercial representatives IN for
eign lands Their appointment in the first IN
stance should signify that they have been
found TO possess a fair measure of capacity mol
that political influence has been exerted or po-
HticaI debts have been paid, and their zeal
should be stimulated by Il sense Of security ana
a prospect of advancement The successful APP
plicant for a consuship should feel that he Is
entering upon career, not engaging in game
of chance or starting on a vacation
The Lodge bill aims. by putting the consular
service on this rational basis TO make 1t per-
manently responsive to the demands which are
legitmately made upon it, and which 1t is now
on the whole, creditably satisfying as the re-
suit of wise policy that should not be exposed
to the risk OF reversal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
BRONX IMPROVEMENTS.

The Dock Commissioners recommendations
Of improvements on the waterfront OF the Bor-
ough of The Bronx worthy OF careful con-
sideration by both the city and federal govern
ments OF the need of extensive public works
in that region there can be little doubt Man
haitian is getting Overcrowded, both in manu-
featuring establishments on the land and in
shipping facilities on the waterfront There
must be found room for expansion, and no.
where is such room to be found so we'll as in
The Bronx The close connection of that Dor
ough with Manhattan its great area, its ample
railroad service and its extensive frontage on
navigable waters, all mark it as the scene of
industrial and commercial growth, as well as Of
growth in population. 1t is folly to keep on
trying to crowd everything upon Manhattan
Island, when there is so large area, scarcely
improved or occupied, so close at hand.
Some Of the chief improvements needed are
such as the federal government should make.
Foremost among them are the completion of the
Harlem River Ship Canal and the construction
of the Bronx Kills Canal. These would give
the waterfront Of that borough, as well as
that of the upper part of Manhattan, direct deep
water connection with the Hudson River on
the one hand and with Long Island Sound on
the other, without traverSing the dangerous
passage of He'll Gate cor the roundabout route
clear around Manhattan Island. They would
give New-YOrk a deep water harbOr in the very
heart of the city, with connection with the
ocean In two directions. 1t Is for the federal
government to do such work; but there is no
promise that the government will do it unless
New-York bestirs itself and makes practical
efforts to secure the necessary appropriations
and legislation.
In addition TO what the federal government
may do, there will still be enough for the city
to do, along the waterfront and elsewhere. Ad-
ditional bridges are needed across the Harlem
River and Spuyten Duyvil Creek. some of them
urgently There are street improvements and
changes OF railroad route and grade which
must be made. Some Of these things are re-
quired by considerations Of common safety and
convenience. Others are dictated by interest.
1t will pay New-York well to improve that
much neglected borough. There is no other In
the city that needs Improvement more, or that
viii more richly repay it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
AmuSenents.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-sl5-The Best OF Friends
Bilious :S0-What's the Matter with SusanG
BELAScO THEATRE-s-Sweet Kitty Beliairs
BRO DWAY THEATRES o-Babette.
CASINO-S:I5-Winsom Winnie.
CIRCLE-s-S-Naudevle
CRITERTON-S-15-Mss Elizabeths Prisoner.
DALY'S THEATRE-s:15-A japanese Nightingale
EDEN MESEE-The World in Wax
GARDEN TEEATRE-S-Three Little Maids
GARRICK THEATRES 20--Whitewashing Julia
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-S;l5-Mice and Men.
HERALD SQUARE observation-disclosures Girl from
HUDSON THEATRES eO-The Marriage Kitty.
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-S-2l-Geschuist
KEITH'S-Continuoas Performance
kNlCK kETs-S-Nar' sellc Napoleon
LYRIC ATRE-S:2O-Red Feather.
MADISON sou ARE-a-S-The Little Princess
MAJESTIC THEATRE-S-Babes IN Toylard-
MANHATTAN THEATRES harrington
MURRAY HILL T1HEATERES-S-A Hot Old Time
EER-AAfSTERD AM-S-Mother Goose.
NEW ENP1RE-2-S15-The Pretty Sister OF jose
NEW LTCEUN-S 1.-THE Admirable Crichton
NETWORK THEATRE-S-Ben-Hu
PRINCESS TaEATRE-2-s; 30-Fafaes, the Anaatour
Craftsman. 49,.
OCTOR's-Twenty-third street-continuous Vsude-
VILE. Fifty-cGhth Street-To Be Buried Nl.se'
dred-and twenty firth Street-Trilby and Dan DaS-
SAVOY THEATRES -20-Her Own WAY. r.
THIRD AVENUE THEATRE-2-s-Tne SCOUTS III
observation-disclosures wiehs and French
Company
NICTORfA-S:16-The once Boy
WALI.ACTI'S- :20-The County Chairman
WEBER e. FTEIsDS-s-yVhoo -Dee-Doo and "aiAeS-
WEST END-S:l0-IOu Barry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-10
suspicion that he did not give proper attention
to the final tests.
YOkGAHPHO.

That is an astounding report which comes
from Toxic concerning Russia's action in Corea,
and it would seem incredible were any other
power than Russia the subject of it. But
il must be said that some features Of it COM
port well with Russia's known policy and rec
ord and these give it some shadow of POSSIBLE
ity though it would be extraordinary If even
Russia were to go to the reported extreme.
The report is that Russia has sent fleet, and
is preparing TO land an army, if need be. TO pre-
vent Corea from opening the port of YOngam-
pho to the commerce of the world That it
will be perceived, has nothing TO do with the
Manchurian question. 1t has nothing really to
do with the general COrean questionable ques-
ton, that Is to say, whether Corea is to be
under Japanese or Russian control. The ques-
ton is simply whether COrea is to be permitted
to open her ports to the world, as every nation
should do, and as she is willing to do and wants
to do, or is to be compelled by force to remain
a hermit nation" against her will.
To that question the world at large can give
but one answer. What Russia's motives may
be in trying to keep Corea closed to the world
we do not certainly know. 1t is hard TO mag
inc any that would be creditable TO her. What
the world does know is that Corea ought TO be
opened to the commerce of all nations as wide
" as possible, and that if Corea herself and
her Hberator and natural protector, Japan, are
agreed in desiring to open Yongampho or any
other port, or all others, no other power has
any good right to stand in the way, certainly
not to try forcibly to prevent it