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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-01
LOCAL MENTION.

The defamation contest of the Wash
burn academy students viii take place
Saturday night at the Washburn
chapel. Two prizes are offered, of $40
and IS. The contestants are Miss Nellie
Hughes, c. r Miller, Dewitt Lee,
Reuben Markham and Hal Hotchlxiss.
No admission fee is charged to this con-
test, and the public is invited.
This afternoon there is a baseball
game at the Washburn field between
the Wasnburn Freshmen team, and a
team made up of students in the second
and third year academy.
NJ. Y. Cunningham has been appoint
ed constable of Auburn township by the
county commissioners
John Ewing, the ex-policeman who
was convicted of assault, has been re-
leased from the county Jail by the coun-
ty commissioners. He will pay his fine
and costs on the ''installment" plan
perhaps
The rear part of the building occupied
by the Armstrong Commission company
a 2O6 Kansas avenue was broken into
by thieves last night, but strange as it
may seem nothing but one case of eggs
was stolen.
Rev. J. T. McKitricz and wife. of
San Jose Cal, have just arrived in the
city and will visit week or so with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. s. Nc
Kitrick. and friends before going on TO
the general assembly of the United
Presbyterian church. to which he is q
delegate from California.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-01

When the house of representatives has
completed its plans for the taking of
roll calls by the use of electric buttons
and annunciators. the senate might
keep up the good work by installing
phonograph to succeed Senator Morgan.
Saturday Evening Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-01

General Grant has been attacked for
his generalship in the civil war Now
let somebody come forward to prove
that Washington made a huge tactical
mistake when he crossed the Delaware.
Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-01

The bear, says Mr.. Morris K. Jesup,
ciawed no obstacles into the path of
the American scientists in Siberia. In
fact, he proved himself a kind. helpful
old bear; of which the moral is: Don t
be a KipIing. Boston Transcript
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
KILL HEAD HUNTERS
FlFTY.THREE LOSE THEIR LIVES
IN FIGHT WITH Philippine
coNSTABULARY.

Manila. Oct. 13.-Lieutenant Velas-
quez, with thirty men of the constab-
ulary, were attacked recently by 500
head hunters of Nueva Viscaya, and
lost two men. after killing fifty-three
and wounding large number of the
head hunters. The enemy were armed
with rifles and bolos.
The constabulary, under command
of Velasquez, are reported to be suf-
fering from disease similar to cholera.
Eight ladrones have just been SEN
fenced here to be hanged and two to
twenty-five years Imprisonment by
Judge H. Sweeny. These men were
captured in Bulucan and other prov
inces of Luzon adjacent to Manila.
A second body OF ladrones are in
the island of Panay, where they have
attacked the town of 1bajay and killed
thirteen of the inhabitants There is
only small police force there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
SEVEN DEAD INDIANS
MURDER ON BLACK.
FOOT RESERVATION AS RE.
SUIT OF DRUNKEN ROW.

Browning Mont. Oct. 13.-Seven
persons have been killed and two
wounded during a drunken row on the
Blackfoot Indian reservation near
here. The dead are Wakes Up-Last,
wife and three children; Mrs. Susan
Big Road and Mrs. Little Plume. The
wounded are Alice Big Road, shot in
the leg. will recover; j. Little Plume,
throat and arm cut, recovery doubt
full
A number of Indians secured guam
tity of whisky Sunday night and start.
ed on big spree. In some manner
Wakes-Up-Last became engaged in a
row with the rest of the party. Dur
ing the alteration one Indian was
Slightly wounded.
Wakes-Up shortly afterward
went to bed. Later in the night six
friends OF the wounded man deter
mined to kill Wakes-Up-Last, although
it is by no means certain that he was
the wounded Indians assailant.
Wakes Up-Last was shot through
the head while in bed. His wife
awoke and started to run from the
house with her youngest child, when
the Indians rushed at her and. plac-
ing a revolver against the child's head,
fired. killing mother and child with
one shot The other two children were
shot through the head. Susan Big
Road was shot through the head Mrs.
Little Plume's throat was cut from ear
to ear
Four arrests have been made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
FLYING MACHINE WRECKED.
Professor LangIey's Creation Drops
Into the Potomac River.

Whitewater, Va, Oct. 8.-The sixty
foot, steel-built flying machine, the
climax of years of exhaustive study in
the efforts of Professor Samuel F.
langley, secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution. to solve the problem of
mechanical flight in mid-air, was
launched Wednesday, and the expert
ment. carefully planned and delayed
for months, proved a complete failure.
The immense airship sped rapidly
along it's seventy-foot track, was car
rled by it's own momentum for 100
yards and then fell gradually into the
Potomac river. whence 1t emerged q
total wreck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
CAPTAIN CASTLE STEPS OUT.
Aud tor Of the Postofscs Department
Resigns.

Aud tor OF the Postotfiee Department
Resigns.
Washington, Oct. 1O.---Announce-
meme of the resignation Of Henry A.
Castle. auditor for the postoftice de-
partment. was made during the day.
The resignation was dated Oct. and
was directed to the secretary of the
treasury, who has indicated his &C.
ceptance The resignation is to take
effect when his successor is appointed
and qualities and Mr.. Castle says he
will remain in office until that time.
Mr.. Castle also said that he had ten
dered his resignation last spring. but
that when the investigation of post.
office department affairs was begun
Secretary Shaw asked him to remain
and he had consented to do so. Mr..
Castle added that his reason for re-
signing is found in the necessity for
giving attention 20 his private bust
ness and that as soon as relieved from
the duties of his official position he
would return to his old home at ST.
Paul.
In reply to question as to whether
his resignation had been induced by
any charges connected with the inves-
tigation into the affairs of the post
Office department Mr.. Castle replied
in the negative
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
FEAR WAR Is AT HAND
RuSso.JAPANEsE SITUATION BE-
alNNiNc TO CAUSE ALARM
IN GREAT BRITAIN.
General Belief Is That in the Event Of
Hostilities England Would BE Com.
PEELED to Take a Hand by Reason Of
Her Alliance With Japan-Uncon-
firmed Report Says the Japanese
Have Occupied Masanpho, Korea.

London, Oct. l3.-In spite of the re-
assuring statements Of the foreign
Office and Baron Hayashi, the Japan
csc minister the frequent reiteration
that hostilities between Russia and
Japan are imminent. the mysterious
movements of the Russian and Japan
csc fleets and the excited state OF pub
lie opinion in Japan are beginning to
cause disQuiet in Great Britain. which,
by reason Of her alliance with Japan,
is so intimately concerned in any &C.
ion which the latter may take in the
Far East. Only the most sanguine
persons believe that in the event Of
hcstilities they could be kept within
the limits which would free Great
Britain from her obligation TO support
he. japanese ally. Even Baron Hay
suggestions OF war, is not SO optimis-
tic. Indirectly he admits the posi-
bility OF war by expressing the hope
that in the event of a crisis Japan will
have the active sympathy OF her ally,
Great Britain.
While refusing to credit the reports
OF an ultimatum having been deliv-
cred Barren Hayashi admitted that the
diplomatic situation had changed
since Oct. and that developments
may have arisen from the failure OF
the Russians to fulfill their engage
ment TO evacuate Manchuria on that
date. He, however. had heard moth
ing from his government on the sub
ject.
Chcfoo, the source of the latest
alarming news, is several hundred
miles from Masanpho. so the reports
of Japanese military movements there
are likely to be repetition OF similar
stories circulated last week. which
later accounts minimiZed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
RUSSIA TleHTENs GRIP.
Strengthens Her Position at New
chWang, Manchuria.

Newchwang. Manchuria. Thursday,
Oct. S.-The Russians are taking no
steps to restore the government of
Newchwang to the Chinese. On the
contrary they are Fastening the cree
ton of extensive government build
ings and have added another gunboat
to the naval force here.
Reports from Northern Manchuria
indicate that no movement has been
made towards the evacuation of that
territory and Russian officials are dis
cussing the permanent occupation OF
the points now held as being the set
tied policy.
Russian Admiral Alexieff has been
conducting joint naval and military
maneuvers on a great scale in the
vicinity Of Port Arthur this week.
Ninety Russian war vessels Of all
classes were engaged
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
NEGOTIATIONS SUCCESSFUL.
chinese.American Commercial Treaty
Signed at Shanghai.

Washington, Oct. 9-The state de-
partment was informed during the day
that the American Chinese CONNER
cial treaty has been signed at Shang-
hal. The principal points of the treaty
are, briefly, as Sollows:
First-Settlement of the long vexed
question Of internal taxation in China.
Second-Recognition of Americas
right of residence throughout the en-
pire for missionary work.
Third-Protection of patents, trade
marks and copyrights.
Fourth-Mining rights.
Fifth-Opening of new localities to
International trade in the part of the
empire in which the United States
has vast commercial interests.
SiXth-Right to carry on trade. in
dustries and manufactures in all ports
of China.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
Alaskan Boundary Case in Hands Of
Commissioners.

London, Oct 9-The arguments in
the Alaskan boundary arbitration were
finished at $40 p. m. Mr. Dickinson.
OF counsel for the United States, con-
cluded with an eloquent peroration
dealing with the bonds of amity be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain.
Mr. Dickinson also paid a tribute to
opposing counsel and Lord Chief JUS
tice Alvcrstone's fairness
The wives and families of the COM
missioners and of counsel we're pres
ent.
John W. Foster, the agent for the
United States. thanked the British
government in the name of the Amer
lean government for its courtesy Lord
Chief Justice Alverstone paid a trib-
ute to Mr. Dickinson and the session
broke up.
The closing moments were marked
by an intensity of interest hitherto
lacking in the proceedings
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
FLOOD At PHILADELPHIA.
Goods in Cellars Entirely Ruined OF
Badly Damaged.

Philadelphia, Oct. 12.-Delaware
avenue. which runs along the Della
ware river in this city, was again
flooded for a distance of two miles at
high tide Sunday afternoon. The wa
ter rose about six inches higher than
1t did at high tide Saturday. The wa
ter was so high that ferryboats were
unable to enter their slips without do
Ing damage and for several hours
service between this city and Camden
and Gloucester was suspended The
cellars of most of the business houses
on Delaware avenue in the flooded dis
trict were filled with water and goods
valued at many thousands of dollars
were either entirely ruined or dam
aged. The water in the avenue reced-
ed with the tide, but it is feared that
the next high tide will send the water
up into the thoroughfare again. as the
river is still far above normal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Cattle-Good 4
prime steers. $5.10@5.S5; poor to nd
dunn, $3.50@4.75; stockers and feed
ers, s2.25@4.O0; cows. $1.4O@4a|
heifers. $2.OO@5.00; calves. $3.50
7.25. Hogs-Mixed and butchers, SID
@5.90; good to choice heavy, S55i
$40: rough heavy. s4.75@5.20; ligA
s5.35@5.90. Sheep-Good to choial
wethers, S3.35@4.00; Western shesI
S2.25@4.25; native lambs, $3.5O@5T|
Western, S4.25@5.30.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
CRISIS HAS BEEN REACHED.
German View Of Russo-Japanese Re.
laticns.

Berlin. Oct 13.-The relations be-
tween Japan and Russia have reached
a crisis. according to the official view
here. The exact nature of the diplo-
matte exchanges between the two gov
ernments that brought out the pres
ent tensity appears to be unknown at
the legations of the two countries
here or at the German legations at
st. Petersburg and Toxic. although it
is understood that Great Britain is
privy to Japan's movements.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
rwentv.four Bodies Found.

Hanna, Wyo., Oct. 13.-Entry No. %
in the coal mine has just been opened
and twenty-four decomposed bodies of
victims of the disaster of June 80
found. The remains will be brought
to the surface for Identification and
burial as fast as possible. OF the 1859
men who were killed there are twenty
bodies still in the mine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
Whites and Negroes Quarrel.

Paducah, KY, Oct. 13.-Tom Hall. a
negro, was shot through the arm and
a white man named Childress was
shot over the heart and fatally in
jured in a quarrel between negroes
and whites at Kevil. The trouble be-
gan when the negroes ordered the
white people to remain off their part
of the railroad platform.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
MILLS ARE ALL RUNNING.
Minneapolis Strikers Appear to 81
Beaten

Minneapolis, Oct. 13.-While it is
apparent that the mill strikers are
beaten, it is uncertain that they are
aware of it. and they will stand out a
while longer.
The conference of L. l. Kidd with
the mill owners had no influence in
changing the situation, but makes it
even uncertain that the strikers are
to secure the backing of the American
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
@3.5o: good TO cnolce lamos, s4.z
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth. Oct. 12.-Wheat-To arrz
No. l hard, S11ac; No. l Norther
S0hc; No. 2 Northern, 77kc. d
track-No. i Northern, S0hc; No.
Northern. 771ac; No. spring, 74Nd
Oct. 8Olac; Dec, 76Ac; May. 77sd
Flax-.On track, in store. to arrive ~
Oct, S1.O2l%; Nov, $1.02A: De-
S1.O1A: May, $1.05A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
Bound for Chinese Waters.

Port Said. Egypt, Oct. 13.-The Rus
sian battleship Czarevitch and the
Russian armored cruiser Bayan ar
rived here during the day bound for
Chinese waters. The Czarevitch pro-
ceeded
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
HURRICANE AND HIGH SEAS.

Shipping Seriously Crippled by Heavy
Gales.
New York. Oct. 1.-THE northeast
gale which has been raging for the
past twenty-four hours has seriously
interfered with shipping and Sunday
four ocean steamers which have been
delayed succeeded in making port.
The steamers which have arrived all
report hurricanes and mountain JUS
seas. The Monterey of the Ward line
and the Jefferson Of the Old Dominion
line came in from the South.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago. Oct. 12.-Wheat = Oh
1890; Dec. 7Sk@7s%c; old, 1874
May, 781a@7S%c. Corn-Oct,, 44hA||
Dec, 445sc; May. 44A @447sc. 0a
Oct 365sc; Dec, 37Ac; May. BIN
Pork--Oct.. s11.15; jan, s1207A|
May. s12.22lA. Flax-Cash, NorI
western. S102; Southwestern, 94hhd
Oct. Csc; Dec. 97c; May, s1.01. BID
ter-Creameries. 15h@2Oc; dairiaI
14@lsc. Eggs = 1S@19c. Poultry
Turkeys. 12c; chickens (hens), SA(
Toe; springs, 10h@11c.
The Snfc Side.
you'll be sorry some day that ID
didn't get married if you don't"
"Well, I'd lther not be married %,
be sorry l asn't than to be marrt|
and be sorry l was."-San Francis
Wasp.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
WORST FLOOD IN ITS HISTORY
Large Portion Of Burlington. N. j. I'm.
der Mater.

Large Portion Of Burlington. N. J. I'm.
der Water.
Burlington. N. j., Oct. 12.-This
town is suffering from the worst flood
in its history approximately four
fifths of the place being under water,
caused by the tremendous food in the
Delaware river. The highest point of
the town is only three feet above the
flood in some of the streets, and as
the river is still rising it is feared the
situation will become more serious.
The southern section of the town is
flooded to a depth of from two to six
feet and much of the surrounding coun-
try is also under water. In East
Burlington. it is estimated that 80 per
cent of the houses are inundated
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

Federation Of Labor, OF winch Mr..
Kidd is vice president. At meeting
of the strikers today, this matter will
probably be settled.
The millers now have the same num-
Der of mills in operation that were
running before the strike.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
lNHALE ILLUMINATING GAS.
Milwaukee Man and His Wife Commit
Suicide.

Milwaukee, Oct. 13.-Bernard and
Anna Schultz. husband and wife. COM
lnitted suicide last night at their
home. 400 Sixth street, by inhalins
Illuminating gas Continued i'll health
which had discouraged both. is the
reason ascribcd by their friends for
the act
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

the Worst Sufferers.
Paterson. N. j., Oct. 12.-W!th the
eaters of the Passaic river falling at
the rate of an inch an hour above the
falls and at double that rate below
them apprehension CT further great
disaster to the city from the tocd has
almost disappeared.
Thousands of persons are temporari-
ly homeless, most of them being re-
ceived at the houses of friends i'll the
unflooded districts, while 1900 were
sheltered at the armory, fed and cared
for by the organized charity of the
city. No assistance has been asked
from outside and the city will look
after its destitute
1t will be impossible to closely esti-
mate the loss until the flood subsidies,
but it will exceed S2,000.00O.
But three bridges and part of a
fourth OF the seven below the falls re-
main and the cost to the county to re-
place those destroyed will be at least
100000.
Only three fatalities have been re-
ported. Sunday afternoon seven men
who had been imprisoned in kearns
Bros dye house on the river margin
since Friday without food were res
cued by Charles and Leopold Muller
in a small boat. The Mullers also
saved Captain William Clark and John
Breen Of the fire department. who had
been upset in an earlier attempt at
rescue. Three tugs We're necessary
to bring all to the shore.
Many Buildings Collapse.
Many buildings have collapsed and
the foundations of many have been
weakened by the flood and some of
these may fall. The total will also
be largely augmented by the loss
| throughout Passaic county. reports of
bridges washed away. roads destroyed
and property and crops ruined coming
from all points. The loss in the coun-
ty outside of Paterson will equal that
inside of the city.
Passaic is a greater sufferer from
the flood than even Paterson.
Twenty mills in Passaic alone are
under water and 5000 workers are out
of employment. Ten thousand per-
sons have left their homes. Eight
thousand houses are flooded to the
caves, and in all 1000 acres are COW
cred with water from a depth a few
inches to twenty feet.
The town of Rampo Is almost in
ruins. Many people are homeless.
The iron works at Hillburn are food
ed and the storm did great damage in
Suffern and vicinity
The midnight food at high tide at
Atlantic City did not rise as high as
did the flood tide of noon Saturday
and no further damage was done at
that resort
Ocean City. Md. is practically de-
serted. owing to the gale and high tide.
Although the gale is fiercely raging
along the Massachusetts coast. little
damage has been done thus far.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Oct. 12.-Wheat-Dec.
7Sh @7S5ac; May. 1914 @7Sasc On
track-No. hard, S214c; No. North.
ern. size; No. 2 Northern. 79Ac;
No 5 Northern, 76@78c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

St. Paul, Oct. 12.-Catle-lood to
choice steers, $3.75@5.00; common to
fair. s325@365; good to choice COWS
and heifers, s2.75@3.5O; veals, $500
$3.50. Hogs-$4.65@5.75 Sheep
Good to choice yearling Wethers, $32a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
BRIDGES WASHED AWAY.

Considerable Damage to Other Prop.
erty at Trenton, N. J.
Trenton, N. j., Oct. 1.-THE extent
of damage done by the food in this
section is now beginning to be fully
realized. At least six and possibly all
nine of the wagon and foot bridges
across the Delaware river between this
city and Easton, Pa, have been car
ried away. These bridges have been
erected at probable average cost Of
$4,000 each.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
ARCHBISHOP KAHN DYING.
st. Louis Prelate Lying in a State Of
Coma.

Baltimore, Md, Oct 3.-Archbishop
John Joseph Kahn of ST. Louis, who is
q patient at St. Agnes sanitarium, was
reported at l a. m. to be in a state of
coma.
At $3.50 a. m. there was no change
in the condition of Archbishop Kahn
His death is expected at any moment
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
BOLD BREAK FOR LIBERTY.
One Prisoner Killed and Two Guards
Wounded at Salt Lake.

Salt Lake, Utah. Oct. 12.-As re-
suit of we'll organized and partially
successful attempt at wholesale deliv-
cry of prisoners at the state prison
one prisoner was killed. one guard was
shot and wounded and another man
was beaten almost into insensibility,
three prisoners were wounded and
three others under death sentences
escaned
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
JAPANESE OCCUPY MAsANPHo.
Official Declaration of War Expected
Shortly.

Berlin, Oct. ia dispatch from
Shanghai to the Frankfurter Zeitung
states that news has reached there
from Chefoo to the effect that the Jap
anese have occupied Masanpho and
that an official declaration of war is
expected
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

London, Oct 13-The foreign office
says it has no confirmation of the re-
ports of Japanese military movements
at LIlSanphO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15

st. Petersburg, Oct. 13.-Signifcance
is attached here to the fact that the
Official Messenger and the Journal de
st. Petersburg print the Berlin Lokal
Anzeiger's dispatch relating to the
movement of the Russian feet and
the possible coincident landing of Rus
sian and Japanese troops in different
parts of Korea. Several newspapers
publish reviews of Japan's military
and naval strength.
The cancellation of the projected
visit of the car to Rome is said to be
due to the attitude of the Italian So
cialist press and Socialist deputies
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
DAMAGE Is IMMENSE
PROPERTY LOSS DUE TO FLOODS
IN THE EAST WILL REACH
MANY MILLIONS.

Hundreds Of Houses Washed Away or
Submerged and Thousands Of People
Are Homeless-Some Fatalities DC.
cur but the Loss Of Life Is Not
Large-Passaic and Paterson, N. J,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-10-15
ARGUMENTS ARE ENDED.

Four arrests have been made.