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The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
ATLAS BLOCK BURNS.
Five Story Building Destroyed
in Salt Lake City.

Salt Lake City Utah, Feb. 1.-THE At
las block, large five story building ex-
tending from "a to IS West Second street,
was totally destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning. At 4:45 the fire con-
tinued to burn fiercely and had spread to
the Central block in which is located the
immense store Of the Salt Lake Hardware
company. At this hour the loss is estl-
mated at fully a quarter of a million dol
lars.
The origin Of the fire is unknown. It
started in the basement of the Atlas block
and spread with startling rapidity. Within
half an hour the entire building was en-
veloped in flames. The d. f Walker Of
fice building adjoining the Atlas block
caught fire several times. but the flames
in this building were quickly extinguished-
In the Atlas block were located the Bank
of Commerce and the hank of F. F. Nc
Guerrin & Co. In addition to those the
building had about 100 tenants. mostly
professional men. Nothing was saved BY
any of the tenants
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
MRS. STOVER is DEAD.
Wife Of Ex- -Liente1ant Governor
ofKahsas Dies.

Albuquerque. N. NJ, Feb 11-Mrs. E.
S. Stover, the wife of Ex-Governor StO-
yer of Kansas, is dead here Of paralysis.
The Stovers have lived here for twenty
years. Mrs. Stover was a native of New
Hampshire and spent the early days of
her life in Topeka, Kas.
E. S. Slower was elected lieutenant
governor of Kansas in 1872. He lived at
Council Grove at the time In the SEN
atorial election of 1874, when there were
about a dozen candidates for senator.
Slower was one of the leading candi-
dates. The others who were well in the
lead were James NJ. Harvey Preston B.
Plumb and J. K. Hudson Harvey was
elected. The Stovers lived in Topeka
for a time, but went to Albuquerque
about twenty years ago. Governor
Stover was captain of a company in the
Fifth Kansas during the war.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
Noted SwindIers Make First Ap-
pearance in Criminal Court
In the Case Wherein NJ. Cattani
Is Plaintiff.
COURT ROOM PACKED.
Previous Examinations Have
Been Held in Secret.
The Banker Had Been Victim
lied for $500, 900.

Paris. Feb. 1.-THE Humbert family
made their first appearance in the Grim
inaI courts today when the case OF NJ.
Cattani, the banker. was taken up in the
ninth correctional chamber. There was
great public interest manifested in the
proceedings and the court room was
packed with people. All the previous
examinations Of the Humberts had been
held in secret and this was the first op--
Dortunity the Parisians had to see and
hear the prisoners.
The Humberts were brought in like
any ordinary prisoners and took seats
in the prisoners box. Madame Theresa
Humbert displayed her usual bravado
and cOoIness; her sister, Marie Daus
rignac, was apparently much unnerved
and the latter's brothers, Roman and
Emile Daurignac maintained an atti-
tude Of calm defiance. The case does
not involve the main question concern
ing the Crawford millions. but NJ. Cat
tanfs charge that they libeled him in
referring to him as a usurer. which iu-
directly affects the whole affair.
The early stages of the trial today did
not produce any sensations. Madame
Humbert gave a long, rambling state
ment of her dealings with NJ. Cattani.
and alleged that his demands for excess
sive interest and her borrowings from
him amounted to about $780, 0,00O- When
NJ Cattani was heard and reoudiated
the charge of usury, Madame Humbei4
sprang from her seat and asked for the
privilege Of interrogating the banker,
but the presiding magistrate repressed
her.
The testimony furnished by Marie
Daurignac today showed evidence OF ais
intention to leave to Madame Humbert
the direction Of the plans for the priss
oners' defense.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
WORK IS RUSHED.
Repairing Of Ships in the Brook
lyn Navy Yard
Is Being Pushed Forward With
Extraordinary Haste.
IT is THE ORDERS.
That Is the Only Information
That Is Attainable.
Two Hundred Additional Me-
chanics Put to Work.
{ is THE ORDERS.

New York. Feb. 11.-Haste in the work
of repairing the ships in the Brooklyn
navy yard is the order Of the day. Re
peated commands have been received
from Washington directing that no de-
lay be permitted and that all ships be
put ia commission as rapidly as possible.
To obey these orders it has become
necessary to employ about 200 addition
al machinists and mechanics.
No definite information as to the rea-
son for hurrying the repairs is in pos
session of the officers at the yard, but
they are pushing all work.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
Must Have Foueht one Battle.

Springfield, o., Feb. 11.-Thirty-four
states were represented at the meeting
of the National Union Veterans union
here. Resolutions were adopted declar-
ing the convention in favor Of original
principle of the organization allowing
only veterans of 8 months service ard one
battle to become members. These off
GERS were elected: Gen. F. B Hutchin-
son. Rochester, N y, commander-in-
chief; w w. Keepers, Portsmouth. n.
H. first deputy commander-in-chief: Il
B. Pierce. Moline. H., second deputy
deputy commander-in-chief; H A.
Weaver, Topeka, Kan, chaplain-in-
chief
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
a Land Joe for siesbee.

.. washington Feb. u.-Captain Charles d
2issoee, Who was in command of the bat
Iesnlp Maine when she was DESTROYED in
the narpor at Havana, will probably be
assigned 20 duty as cOmmandant of the
navy yard at Bremerton, Washington. as
tne successor of Rear Admiral Yates
mand the Philippine squadron Of the Asi-
attic neet. 1T is expected that Rear Adni-
ral Stirling viii haul down his flag At
the Fudget Sound navy yard in about
month ana proceed to the Philippines on
the nattlesh1p Wisconsin, which is to be
the flagship on that station
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
PREDICTS CIVIL WAR
Unless Capital and Labor Become
More Harmonious.

New York, Feb. 11.-While presiding
over services in connection with the
semicentenniaI celebration of st. PauTs
Methodist church in Newark n. J.,
Governor Franklin Murphy predicted
in his address that unless in the near
future greater harmony be restored
between labor and capital. the country
will be plunged into a civil war more
disastrous than any previously record
ed in history.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
DAILY PAPER AT SEA.
Ship in Constant Communities
tion With the Shore.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE possibility Of
maintaining by wireless telegraphy u
daily paper at sea has been proved.
Ihe Atlantic Transport company 8
steamer Minneapolis, which left here a
week ago last Saturday and arrived at
London. reports being in wireless commu-
nication either with Cornwall in England
or Siasconsett in America all the way
The officers of the ship published a
newspaper every day containing the news
of the world as sent by wireless teleg-
raphV.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11

The meeting OF the Woman's Mis-
sionary society Of the First Congrega-
tional church will be held Thursday, at
8 O. m, with Mrs. A A. GODDARD. 516
Taylor street. Subject, Africa Light
in the Dark Continent viii be the sub
ject of a paper by Miss AIcCampbeI
and Mrs A T. Daniels will speak OH
Our Mission Stations" Music will be
provided by Misses Mary Daniels and
enee Fisk
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
NO PENSION LESS THAN SIa.
Senator Burton Introduces Bill Max
ing That the Minimum.

washington. Feb. IA bill has been
introduced by Senator Burton which
provides that henceforth S12 shall be the
minimum pension allowed It provides
for an increase of all pensions now be-
low that figure
Representative Curtis will present an
amendment to the river and harbor bill
providing money to prevent the Missouri
from leaving St Joseph inland by
throwing part of Doniphan county into
Missouri
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
THEY WOULD COMPROMIsE.
Fusionists Propose to Vote for suf-
rage Amendment on Condition.

Bale Waggener and S. J. Hale today
suggested a new idea to the woman suf-
fra gists. They went to Miss Helen kim
Der. the head of the woman suhra gt.
lobby, and offered to support the SUI
rage bill if the women suffragists will in
return support Waggener's constitu-
tional convention proposition tomorrow
afternoon.
Miss Kimber would not agree to the
proposition, but said they would take il
under advisement."
Hale is also considering springing a
proposition to resubmit the prohibitory
amendment and universal suffrage for
women. an in one amendment.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
He NEEDS HIM.
Governor Bailey Will Appoint a
State Accountant.
1t VIII Do No One Any Good to
Apply.
WOULD SAVE MONEY.
Believes Competent Man Should
Check Up Expenditures.
Several Changes In Executive
and Judicial Appropriations.

The house committee of the whole to-
day recommended the executive and ju-
diciai appropriation bill for passage. It
was prepared by the ways and means
committee.
The most important feature of the bill
is that it resurrects the office of state
accountant, which was abolished by
Governor Stanley. Stanley did not
think an accountant amounted to any
thing and refused to appoint one. Gov
ernor Bailey recommended that an ap-
preparation be made for this Office this
year, as he believed the right kind of an
accountant would effect a saving to the
state. The bill makes provision for the
accountant to begin his duties April 1,
and gives him a salary of $1,000 year,
besides $500 a year for travelling ex-
penses.
who are candidates for appointment
as state accountant GoverRor Bailey
was asked today.
There are none so far as know" he
replied, and ] would say further that
it will do no one any good to become a
candidate. If the legislature makes an
appropriation for that office propose to
get the right kind of a man to fill It.
shall look around and offer it to the
man VINO, L JQl0ks VIII 90 lilc BSSt
work regardless of who is a candidate
1T is my theory that that office more
than any other is the governors special
patronage and should be carefully filed
by him. The accountant should be his
confidential adviser. so that the COVER
nor may know just where every cent Of
the state funds are going and what Is
being done with the appropriations
made At present the governor cannot
personally investigate every expendl-
ture made, and there is a chance for
money to be missDent in all sorts OF
ways before the governor finds it out
7 think an accountant win be a wise
investment for the state, but he should
be a real accountant. one who is thor
oughIy honest, and who will not be
afraid to report to the governor just
what he finds. That's the kind of a man
I propose to hunt up for this job.
The bill also provides for $2,IOO Tor the
chief. clerk, stenographer and messenger
in the governors Office. which will prob
ably give Judge J. S. West q salary OF
ST 500 and 81 POO for H e. Brent, stenog-
rapher. It is reported that Judge West s
salary will be sWelled to 81. 600 from the
contingent fund. which is 1000.
The sum Of $1,000 a year is allowed
for the expenses of the executive man.
sion, and $4,000 is appropriated for the
Kansas Colorado litigation, subject to
the approval of the governor.
The patronage given the executive
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11

Colorado Springs, Colo, Feb. IL
Mayor J. r. Robinson has written to
Andrew Carnegie that the city viii ac-
cept his proposition to give $4,000 for a
library. provided the council would ap-
propriate 5000 annually.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11

ST. Louis. Feb. John Passoman. a
butcher Of East St. Louis. is under ar
rest on the charge of killing his wife.
who died today as the result Of a wound
inflicted with a rifle last night After
shooting his wife Passoman. who de-
clares it was accidental, attempted to
commit suicide. but was only slightly
wounded,
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
KILLED His Tenant.

St. Joseph No. Feb. 11--Oscar Dillon.
a Widower. Jealous of Mrs. Hattie Dunn
one Of his tenants, shot her twice today,
one ban entering her head and another her
breast. and she viii Gle Then Dillon dll-
ed himself, firing bullet into his head
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11

Chicago, Feb III a. m. tempera-
lures New York. 38; Boston, IS: Phila-
delphia, IS; Washington, 40; Chicago
36: MINNEAPOLIS, %; Cincinnati A: ST
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
SQUADRON Sails for Honduras.

san Francisco, Feb n-AH the war
ships in Admiral Glass squadron have
started from this port for Honduras
With the New York are the Boston,
Marblehead and Ranger.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11

IIONiSAUH - iHdue 1OI tDt Ieuteidut
governor to remain on the board of
railway assessors by appropriating 500
a, year for his salary as such.
One assistant attorney general and
one assistant supreme court reporter are
eliminated. The latter item was direct
ed al one of the three assistant report
ers who lives in Kansas City He is
said to have an Office in Kansas City,
Mo. and does not even come to Topeka
to draw his pay. but has it mailed to
him in Kansas City, Mo
The salaries of the two travelling bank
examiners are increased to 81. 800 a year
each, in accordance with the recon-
mendations of ex-Auditor Cole. The
building and loan association deputy
and the office deputy are each paid
81 500, and the Office is allowed 81, 600 as
a contingent fund
The travelling library is allowed 81. 600
a year for the purchase of new books.
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb 11-Forecast for Kan
sas: Threatening tonight. followed By
fair Thursday colder, brisk northwest
The Topeka state journal., 1903-02-11
STANDS BIZ SMITH.
The Weather Bureau Is Looking for
Rain.

The weather bureau forecaster now
thinks that Cider Smiths forecast for
rain as the 18th approaches is about
correct
The forecast sent out today was,
Threatening tonight followed by fair
Thursday. Colder" The wind this
morning was southwest, blowing 5 miles
an hour. The hourly temperatures re-
corded by the government thermometer
taTaxy tx4ray-e as fcI5oxuS-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-02
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. L. G. Harvey returned to the
city yesterday from an extensive visit
to East Tennessee.
Mr. f. l.. Scherm left Saturday for
Washington, d. c., on business, and
will be absent about ten days.
Mrs. Charles Franklin and daughter.
Miss Cassie. prominent society ladies
of Charlotte, S. c., were in the city
yesterday en- route to Jacksonville, to
visit relatives.
The friends of Mr.. Frank Palmer,
Jr., will be glad to learn of his APP
pointment as Southern representative
OF the United, Agency Company of New
York, handling Apollinaris and Apenta
waters. The appointment is an impor-
tant one and carries with it a hand
some salary.
At the De Soto-E. Hausemann,
Jacksonville; William Hartman, At
lanta; Hugh M. Culver and wife, Old
Town; J. J, Bell, Atlanta; Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Hancock, Richmond, Va.
AT the Screven-B. M. Holland, Gas
tonia, S. c.; w. +. Cummings, Hamp-
ton, s, c.; Richard Stonebridge, Dau-
fuski Hsland, S. c.. s., Weintraub,
Waynesboro; T. l.. Rackley, Sylvania.
At the Pulaski-P. K. Brewer,
Charleston; w. d. Peoples, Valdosta;
l.. w. Written, Louisville, KY; John
w. Stewart, u. S. N, Galveston; Mrs
]. A. McLowey, Macon; j. A. Jack
son, Dublin; l.. S. HargTut, ST. Peters,
burg Fla; l.. McAuliff, Augusta; H.
c. Stoy, Jacksonville: w. w. McClain,
Riggala; w. P. House, st. Augustine,
Fla; Ed l.. Greer, Lake City, Fla,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-02
IRlSH-A AMERICANS DOINGS.

At the meeting of the Irish-American
Friendly Society yesterday morning,
the committee on the ball recently
given, reported net clearance of $500,
as the proceeds from tickets. The mem
bers are jubilant over the successful
outcome of the first venture of the kind
by the society. The proceeds will be
used in the Improvement of the hall and
club rooms, which are being fitted up
as a home for the society.
The society is also making other ex-
tensive plans for the benefit and enter
tainment of it's members and their lady
friends. Among these are the sick and
death benefit fund, through which. it
is expected to render valuable aid 10
members, and series of entertain
ments. dramatic, vocal and instrument
tai. under the direction of the director
and members of the Fleming Dramatic
Association, who are members of the
society, For the latter purpose the
hall and excellent stage which has been
enlarged to a capacity greater than any
in the city save that of the theater,
will be used.
The next oyster roast, the particular
occasion of all the society's affairs.
also came in for a part of attention.
Many tickets were distributed and
minor details arranged. The full pro-
gramme will be announced later. The
society also will shortly adopt an en-
blematic button.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

ANSAlAA w AOA1s
City Of Savannah, ONCE Clerk of
Council, Feb, II, l9o3.-The following
act and ordinances, adopted in pur-
suance thereof are herewith published
for the information of all concerned
and all parties. found violating same
will be placed on the docket and fined.
BY order Of the Mayor.
Attest: WIN. P. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
PAUPERS-The Mayor and Alder
men shall have full power and au-
thority to pass all ordinances and
make all such rules and regulations as
may, in their judgment, be proper to
prevent tho influx or immigration of
paupers into said city; and nothing in
the general laws of the state shall
ever be considered in derogation of the
powers hereby conferred upon said
city authorities on said subject; and
any and every ordinance of said city
now existing in relation to the influx
of paupers therein shall be considered
as hereby confirmed
LANDING PAUPERS FROM YES
SELS-It shall not be lawful for any
master, captain or commander of any
steam or sailing vessel arriving in the
harbor of Savannah 10 land, or permit
to be landed, any steerage passenger
or other person likely, as a pauper. to
become charge on said city, without
permission from the Mayor, or acting
Mayor of said city, and that for a
violation of the foregoing provision
such master, captain, or commander
shall be liable, on conviction before the
Police Court. TO fine OF twenty-five
dollars for every such Storage or
pauper passeng ger so landed, as afore-
said; but such fine may be RENTED
on such master, captain or commander
either conveying such passenger or
pauper back to the port whence he
came. or entering into bond, to be ap-
proved by the Mayor, that such pas
senger or other pauper shall not be-
come charge to or on said city for
the space of at least twelve months
from such landing, and on such mas
ter, captain or commander paying
all costs of prosecution, and all ex-
penses attending the enforcement of
the order of the Mayor in carrying out
this order in every given case.
LANDING PAUPERS FROM RAIL
WAYS-The foregoing section shall in
clude within all of its provisions the
landing of such paupers or persons,
so liable to become charge upon the
city, from any railway train or car,
arriving in Savannah, by any conduc-
tor, engineer or other officer or agent
of any railroad company: and for a
violation of any of the said provisions
any such conductor, engineer or other
officer or agent shall be liable. on con-
viction, to the same penalty as is
therein provided for any master, cap
tain or commander of any steam or
sailing vessel arriving in the harbor of
Savannah, who Is guilty of such viola
ton. said penalty to be remitted in the
same form and upon the same condi-
tons as are therein prescribed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-02
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A JoNQUIL LUNCHEON.

Wadley, Feb. 2S.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. N
Robertson entertained at a jonquiI
luncheon Friday evening, Feb. q, in
honor of her charming guests. Miss
Wall of Sandersville and Miss Smith
OF Wadley. The entire house was bril-
liantly lighted and decorated with jon
quils, palms, ferns and Gala lilies
The guests were received in the front
hall by Mrs. Robertson gowned in
stylish frock of white batiste and Irish
point; Miss Wall, lovely creation of
pink wooden crepe. and Miss Smith in
girlish gown of soft white chiffon
hand embroidered. The guests were
entertained during the evening with
finch, progressive pictures and de-
scriptions. The prizes in each were
won by Mrs. Bethea, Mrs Rentz and
Mrs. Daniels, respectively. At a late
hour an elaborate course supper was
served in the dining room, where the
table was ablaze with cut glass and
silver, the centerpiece being a pyramid
OF fruits and flowers resting on
handsome Battenberg piece over yell
low satin surrounded by candelabra
with yellow shades.
The following guests were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. S, H. Wilcox, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. 7. Lowe. Mr.. and Mrs. C. T.
Bethea, Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Humph-
rey, Dr. and Mrs. c. E. Rentz, DR.. and
Mrs. Holmes. Mrs c. c. Brown, Mrs.
r. A. Hatcher. Mrs. M. B. Smith,
Mrs. Kate Donovan, Mrs. May Dan
iels, Mrs. w. ]. Bell, Mrs. Nat
Hughes, Mrs. Thigpen and Mrs.
Moore. Misses Hurst, Bedingfield,
Rheney, Parker, Caldwell, Monkey,
Wall and Smith. Messrs. Calhoun,
Evans, Johnson, Howard, McAlpin,
Cheatham, Rheney, Overstreet and
Porter
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-02
MARGINS WEATHER OUTLOOK.
The Records of the Month in Years
Past.


What will March bring forth in the
weather line? The month is now in
it's infancy and what it will develop
is a question of speculation or whether
it will be cold or warm, wet or dry
no one now knows. The following re-
cords of past Marchs have been COM
piled by the local weather bureau Of
ficials:
Mean or normal temperature. SO de-
grees.
The warmest month was that of 1880
with an average of 65 degrees, and
the coolest March was that Of 1872
when the normal went as low as 50
degrees.
The highest temperature ever re-
corded in March was IS on the 90 1894
and the 81, 1896.
The lowest temperature in any cor
responding month occurred on the in
1899 when the mercury went as low
as "a degrees.
The average date on which killing
frost occurred in the month was the
list.
The average precipitation Grain and
melted snow included) for the past 80
years has been 1867 inches The aver
age number of days with .0l inch or
more of rain has been 9.
The greatest monthly precipitation
was lois inches in March of 1872. The
least monthly precipitation 0,7s in
1887.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
was 1928 inches on March l. 1872.
The average number of clear days
was IL; partly cloudy II. and cloudy
8.
The prevailing March winds have
been from the northwest. the highest
velocity attained being so miles per
hour from the northeast on March l.
1872.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-02
DR.. SCHAEFFER'S SERMON
ON LENT.

At the evening service of the Luther
an Church of the Ascension last night
Rev. DR.. w. C. Schaeffer preached an
interesting and impressive sermon up
on 1.-THE Temptation of Jesus" The
sermon was preached as the Gospel
lesson of the first Sunday in Len
ten season. DR.. Schaeffer read a few
verses preceding the temptation, in
troductory thereto, He called attention
to the fact that the time of which he
was speaking was the introduction Of
Jesus into public life. He drew three
great lessons WILDLY from the story of
Jesus going into a desolate place and
fasting forty days, and Of his resisting
the temptations o.. the devil at the
end of that time. when OF all other
time while his strength was at it's low
est ebb, he was the weakest. He point
ed out that Christ invariably used that
ever powerful weapon, the scripture,
IN all attacks made upon him. and inn
pressed his hearers that II was the one
universal weapon they should employ
against ali attacks Of temptation.