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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
RAISULrS REASON.
Moorish Bandit Explains His Recent
Actions in a Letter.

London, June 20-The correspond
ent of the Daily Mail at Tangier, I'M
der date of June 10, says that a let
ter has been received on Monday from
Raisuli. in which the bandit said:
1T is we'll that the EngIishmen
and the Americans should know the
truth regarding my doings and the
reasons why I have taken Perdicaris.
All that has been said at Tangier
about me, as well as the statement
that 1 hate the Christian Europeans
and want to drive them from Mo-
rocco, is wrong.
Christian. Should trouble come it
will come from Europe. for if troops
are landed we viii fight"
Raisuf lays the cause of the pres
ent trouble to the deposed governor
of Tangier, who with his family gov
erned Tangier for generations, perse-
cuted Raisulis tribe, killed boys, mu-
tllated children and disregarded all
the principles of their religion
RaisuH says that when he went to
Tangier he had no intention OF tax
ing Perdicaris any more than he had
OF taking any other European or
American, but he is glad that he took
an American, for he says America
viii be forced to fight the sultan.
overthrow the governor, and release
the innocent prisoners Raisuli's let
ter continues.
The new bashaw must be just. for
If he should prove unjust I warn the
government that the present trouble
may be renewed Mr.. Perdicaris is
safe and wants for nothing except to
see his wife. I hope I have made
my position clear to the English and
American peoples"
a special messenger from the brig
and arrived at the British legation to-
day. It is rumored that Raisuli de-
sires that his immunity shall be
guaranteed by Great Britain and the
United States.
Inc legations here confidently an
ticipate the arrival of Messrs. Perdi-
carts ana Varley within two days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
TO KEEP OUT OF COURT.
The Phippses Are Trying to Patch Up
Their Domestic Troubles.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 2o.-In what is
said to be an effort to compromise the
divorce proceedings of Lawrence c.
Phipps against his wife, the attorneys
OF both sides have been in conference
all of today. Although no agreement
has yet been reached, it is stated by one
close to both parties that an amicable
arrangement viii probably be reached
which viii keep the case out of court.
The fight, it is said. centers over the
possession Of the two children who
were spirited away by Mr.. Phipps sew
eral weeks ago from New York Mrs
Phipps is now at Grandview. the mag
nificent Phipps home in this city. and
apparently is in undisputed possession
Of the place In an interview she said:
I expect to get possession of my chill
dren." She would not say whether by
legal process or mutual consent She
expressed ignorance of Mr.. Phipps pres
ence in the city. saying she thought he
was on his way to New York Mrs
Phipps' lawyer would say nothing for
publication except that he expected to
fulfill his mission here quickly Mr.
Phipps is stopping at the Duquesne
club and refused to be interviewed Mr.
Henry Pnipps, uncle Of Lawrence.
stated that he would exert every in
f1uence in his power to avert legal pro-
ceedfngs and it is probably due to his
influence that the reconciliation, II it is
effected will take place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
BRYAN CONFIDENT.
Says Opponents OF Parker VIII Con-
troll at st. Louis.

New York. June Civilian J. Bry-
said he did not expect to see Charles
F. Murphy or any leader of the anti
Parker movement while in the city.
Questioned as to the general situation
he said:
Parker's nomination viii be in control
in st. Louis. They viii nominate the
candidates and prepare the platform.
and il viii not be the New York plat
form or the New York candidate"
He added that he did not care to 90
into details in discussion of candidates
or the contents of the platform
7 have already laid down certain
fundamental principles as to the rea-
son for not nominating some of the
men most prominently mentioned for
the place in the east he added. 'tOlney,
Cleveland and Parker all come within
this class
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

The dispatch from st. Petersburg to
the effect that an epidemic OF cholera
and typhoid is threatened at Hardin.
the Russian military base in Man
churia, is surprising only by reason OF
the fact that it was permitted to pass
the censorship What mas been learned
from experience in former wars seems
to be easily forgotten. In the Crilnea
the French lost 236 men from sickness
to sfxty-four from wounds in each
thousand. The death rate OF the Eng
Iish was 179 from sickness and forty
seven from wounds. In Mexico the
French lost. per 900. 140 from sickness
and AZ from wounds In the Russo
Turkish war the Russians lost, per l.
600. 11S from sickness and forty-nipe
from wounds. The losses in the Amert-
can civil war during two years June,
1851. to June 1868. were $50 per thou
sand. Of which Sc were from wounds
and 446 from sickness In the Boer
war while the figures are not az hand
in complete form. It is well known that
sickness was vastly more fatal than
Boer Workmanship, deadly as that was
admitted to be.-NeW York Times
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

In connection with an article about
the raidfng Of an opium den, the
Wichita Eagle says. The police ma
iron said last evening that there was
enough trouble caused among the
lower classes by cocaine and NOR
uhine without having the opium fend
added to the list Only today said
she. we sent Dot Graham, a cocaine
wreck who has been causing US
trouble TO the Crittenden home in
Topeka She viii stay there six
months and take the cure. 1t is ap-
palling the hold that the cocaine habit
has on the inmates or residents Of
that street and feel that a little has
been accomplished when such a place
as this one where the drug is sold
promfscuously and without prescrip-
ton is closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
wALBRIDGE WAS SICK.
Another Mysterious Disappearance
Has Been Explained.

New Haven, Conn. June 20.-Leonard
K. Walbridge. the Yale junior for whom
considerable anxiety was felt on ac-
count Of his sudden disappearance from
this city a week ago, returned to New
Haven from New York and by strange
coincidence it was less than an hour
after his father. T. Chester Walbridge.
had announced that he would offer q
reward of $500 for information which
would lead to the location of his soll-
The elder Mr.. WaIbridge stated that
the latter had been in New York since
he left New Haven a week ago Satur-
day He said that his son was taken
sick from overwork and that he con-
sidered it better not to inform his par
ents under these conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
MASS MEETING HELD.
Butte Citizens to Number of 10000
Act on Colorado Trouble.

Butte, Mont, June 20.-A monster
mass meeting was held last night to
take some action tending to relieve
the existing depIorable conditions in
Colorado as a result of the strike of
the miners there. The meeting was
called by the Butte miners union, and
was attended by about 10000 per-
sons.
Governor Peabody was arraigned in
bitter terms. and President Roosevelt
was appealed to in behalf of the
striking miners. The resolutions ask
that a full. complete and impartial
investigation be made into the
causes that have provoked crime and
that all guilty Of crime, no matter
who or what they be. be punished in
accordance with their guilt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

The Adirondack Mountains viii offer
unusual attractions this summer; the
Thousand Islands OF the St Lawrence
River. are. preparing for a great season;
Saratoga viii surpass herself In attrac-
tiveness. and these are only a few OF
hundreds OF delightful health and
pleasure resorts in the state q New
York.
The resorts of Maine and other New
England states. both on the coast and
in the interior. are expecting a great
business in 1904
Tae New York Central lines reach
ttarr1 alt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed tenders for the erection OF the
Sentney's Wholesale Grocery Co. s
building. a brick and stone building
three stories and basement, 65x15O feet
addressed to D. T. DePry, architect
Hutchinson, Kan. viii be received until
? o'clock p. m. June q, 1904, in strict
accordance with plans. specifications
and instructions to bidders which are
on file at Office Of architect. Hutchin-
SON. Kan Each bid must be accom-
panied by a certified check of 3 per
cent of its amount made payable to the
Sentney Wholesale Grocery Co. to be
fortified in case contract is awarded TO
its makers and ne fails to execute con-
tract when so notified and furnished
bonds as specified in specifications.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
BaccaIaureate Address at Oberlin.

OberIin, o., June 2O.-The bacca-
laureate address to the seventy-first
annual graduating class of Oberlin
college was delivered Sunday after
noon by President Henry Churchill
King. his subject being THE Ultimate
Problem DR. King said that the
supreme national need. as Colorado
and many another scene of strife just
now bear witness, is willingness to
follow the Golden Rule. He said that
it was impossI bic to build an enduring
civilization upon fear; on the con-
trary the goal of history is a rational
ethical democracy, the civilization of
the brotherly man. The ultimate
problem therefore for every man is
simply the learning to live the life Of
a genuine, intelligent, thoroughgoing
love
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
FOR THE EoRERoR's CUP.
DR.. Kerr's YavvI Waldorf Winner Over
the Dover Course.

Heligoland. June 2O.-Dr. J. @. Doug
las Kerr's yawl VaIdora was the winner
OF the race for the Emperor william
cup. over the course from Dover 10
HeIigoland which started Saturday
morning. The cutter Nicandra, owned
by John Ferguson. was second Richard
H. Lees yawl Wendur third and the
Ketch Cariad fourth
The schooner Ignomar. owned by
Morton F. Plant, of New York, was
the first to reach the winning post. sr-
irving at 2-21 O'Clock this morning. up
wards OF two hours ahead Of the cutter
Clarel. but the American schooner was
a scratch boat and had to allow all
competitors handicaps. ranging from 5
to 81 hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
Death of Mrs. O. w. Potter.

Chicago, June 2O--Mrs. Orrin W. Pot
ter, wife of a Chicago millionaire. is
dead of cancer. at the family summer
home at Lake Geneva. Wis. Her hus-
band, Edward c. Potter, her son. and
Mrs. Margaret Horton Potter Black,
daughter. arrived in time. Mrs. Ger
trude Potter Daniels was on her way
from her winter home in Pasadena, Cal.
Mrs. Potter occupied a high position in
society and in NEomen's club circles, and
was interested in nearly every philan-
thropic enterprise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
BRoTHERHOoD OF MAN.
Rev. Mr.. Upper Says II Is Coming
Within This Century.

Columbus. o., June 2O.-Rev. Kerr
Bovce Upper, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Philadelphia, de-
Iivered the baccalaureate sermon to
the graduating class Of Ohio state
university. His subject was THE
Law of Intimate Connection and Mu-
tual Interdependence
He declared that the nineteenth
century was marked by the reign of
the common people. and that the
twentieth will be marked by the rec
ognftfon of the common brotherhood.
I'VE must socialize Christianity, Z"
he said cor ChristianiZe socialism
The annual commencement of the
university will be held next Wednes-
dav. when President James H Baker
of Colorado viii deliver the address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
PEASANT REFORMS.
To Discuss These the Provincial Con-
suIfative Committee Meets.

St Petersburg, June 20--The St
Petersburg provincial consultative com
mittee, summoned by the emperor to
discuss peasant reforms, assembled
here today. The most important ques-
ton REGARDING which the opinion of
the committee was expressed was
whether communal customs should re-
main in force or the statute law be
applied Other provincial committees
have already discussed the question, a
minority Of them favoring the abolition
of the common law. The opinion OF the
St Petersburg committee is expected
to exercise great weight in this matter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

see the Grand Trunk exhibit in the
forestry fish and game building and
get from attendant illustrated htera
flire describing the finest summer re-
sort regions on the American CONT
nent. ali Of which are most convent
entity reached by the new Grand
rTr11nIc-Isliuofs Central through car
line from st. Louis to Montreal. If
desired, publications and Information
as to train service viii be sent by mail
bv the advertising department Grand
Trunk railway system. 135 Adams
street. Chicago, Geo. ". Vaux. A. G..
P. g. 4. A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
Important Changes in Time on santa
Fe Effective June 10.

The following are changes in Santa
Fe trains. effective June 18th: Califor-
mia Limited runs seni-weekly, west
bound, Sunday and Wednesday, east
bound. Sunday and Thursday No. lis.
fast mail, arrives 3.40 2. m and leaves
at 500 p M; Colorado FLYER. No 9, ar
rives $50 p. m and leaves SIS p M
Missouri River Flyer, No. 10, arrives
7:50 a. m, and leaves at $40 a. m.
No. II, Texas Express, arrives 1891 a.
m, and leaves at 1912 a. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

Colorado Springs. Col, June IA
special to the Gazette from Victor
states that Attorney F. J. Hangs the
legal representative of the Western
Fedora ton Of Miners was today releas-
ed from the military bull pen at the re-
quest of Sheriff Bell who is a close
personal friend Of Mr.. Hangs No def
mite charges had been preferred
against the attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
PHILIPPINES Visit Cotton Mills.

Fall River, Mass. June 20-The dele
CATION of the Filipinos who are making
a tour of this country arrived here to-
day A committee Of citizens. including
prominent manufacturers. escorted them
through the larger cotton mills of the
city and to other Industrial establish
ments. The tour Of the city was fol-
lowed by an informal reception and
luncheon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
Judge smith Falls Dead.

Lexington. XIV. June 20.-Judge ].
SouIe Smith, attorney, jurist. and per-
hapS the best informed Mason in the
United States dropped dead a his
home today of heart disease. He was
a writer for years in newsDa pers and
magazines under the nom de plume
# stI-l- ON
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

Colorado Flyer for Kansas city
leaves Topeka every day at 7:45 a. m.
arrives Kansas City 9:35 a m, con-
Meeting with all trains north, south.
and east Leaves Kansas City $50 D.
m. arrives Topeka $40 D. m Carries
dining car in both directions, and is q
through train without stops at inter-
mediate stations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
Through to southern Ohio, Roanoke

and Norfolk, Va -Pennsyl-
vania trains leave St Louis S:44 e. m
and 12-A5 p. m, with through sleep
ing cars to Virginia via Columbus
Chfllfcothe and Portsmouth-double
dailg service. Ask A b. Richie, tray
cling passenger agent. Kansas CITY
No. or J. NJ Chesbrough. assistant
general passenger agent. st. Louis,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
COMMITTEE to Sympathetic strike.

Chicago, June 20-By the Endorsement
of a new clause in its constitution, the
Chicago Federation of Labor has COM
mitted itself to the sympathetic strike
The section provides that If an agree
ment is violated by an employer all 9TH
er agreements between that employer
and other unions are thereby abroga-
ted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

Omaha. Neb., June 20.-Benjamin D.
Wood. vice president and cashier of the
Merchants National bank. died today
OF heart failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

The Rock Island System. the Worlds
Fair line. has made the following ground
trip rates to St Louis S11-40. limited
for return IS days. S12.T0. limited for
return 50 days; $3.50. limited for re-
turn Dec. 18th Tickets on sale daily.
for further information see A w
Lacey. T. A. North Topeka; A. "A.
Fuller. G. p. Az Rock Island depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
BACK IN WASHINGTON.
President Roosevelt Returns to Capt.
tai From Philadelphia.

Washington. June 20.-President
Roosevelt and party arrived here in
special car over the Pennsylvania at
1852 O'Clock today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

Through Sleeper to st. Louis. Santa Fe-
Leaving Topeka $50 D. m. arriving
I St Louis 7s15 a. m Call or address,
T l. King. C P & T A, Topeka or
| phone So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
Chicago and Return $4,000 via

goth. final limit returning Oct 31st
Good via St. Louis in one direction.
either going or coming. For full in
formation address T L. King, c. P. s
T. A, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20

St. Louis and Return S11.4O-Santa
Good for Is days; $12.70 for so
DAYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.
Worlds Fair Route-''Fouow the
Flag"

Caly line to Worlds fair main en-
trance Five daily trains from Kansas
City. f5hortest line Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash.
L s. MCCLELLAN
Western Passenger Agent
Kansas City. No.
H c SHIELDS.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Kansas City. No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-20
sNAP sHOTs ATHoMENEWs

Bright little eyes shining on me.
Innocence lighting eternity.
Blessing home circle with thy charm,
Strengthen links already bound
Fair little face from fairyland,
Enhancing all who round you stand,
Cupid mouth Ger dfmpled chin
Hardened hearts your sweetness wins
Tiny formed figure. Venus with a rose,
Could YOU ever lfnger, ever thus repOse 9.
Stop my heart dreaming into future time
Old age on me is creeping, youth on baby
mine.
Ny darling little dear one.
You're all my all to me.
Filling the world with gladnesss
Whenever you 7 see
Peaceful. sleeping cherub. rest
For a nap with the angels blest,
WHO, hover Ger your dOWny nest.
Caring for those they love best.
William p. Dunlap.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09
Wass.,Fass..,r Gsa!.,L.s..E...

For Sale-Milk COW. Apply here.
Wanted-Chamber maid at Senate
restaurant.
For Rent-Furnished rooms in Alb
hey house. Corner 9th and Grand.
For Rent-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. 55s Pitkin.
For Rent Furnished house; mod
ern conveniences five rooms. Apply
here.
For Rent One pleasant furnished
room. Apply III Third St., corner
Main.
For Rent--Four furnished rooms
with bath. Apply at $40 Grand after
five O'Clock.
Well furnished rooms for rent. near
first class boarding house. Inquire
at S5S Main
Wanted-Girl for general house
work; good wages to competent per-
son; small family. Apply 1l03 Main.
For Sale Cheap-Complete set oak
bar fixtures good condition. Address
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Delta.
Colo
Wanted-Six ladies or gentlemen
to work on salary in Mesa county.
Gall at 5l7 Pitkiu avenue for details
Hours 4 to G IN.
For Sale-Ten acre tract, mile
from city limits. In alfalfa and
bearing fruit trees. Also five roor'
house. lawn. barn and shade and frnit
trees. Inquire 1922 Hill street.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

Don't you sometimes feel discour-
aged about our political system?"
mo" answered Farmer Corntossel.
II kind o. like it. It's a great relief
to have a man come around shakin'
your hand an tellin' you stories with
out tryin' to sell you books or lightnin'
rods"
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

why. john said subbubs, return
ing from a months vacation, 'ths
lawn is all dried up"
Can't understand it, sir" replied
the lazy caretaker: II worked hard
on it all the time you was gone"
"Ahl You shouldn't work so hard.
You probably ran the lawn mower
over It SO vigorously that you
scorched It,"
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

Your husband will pull through,
madam" the surgeons said, ''al-
though the injury to the skull is quite
severe, and we shall have to remove
a small portion of the brain before
the operation is entirely over"
Don't remove any more than is
absolutely necessary" pleaded the
anxious wife. Poor George hasn't
any to spare"
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

Father-Halloa, where did you get
all those toys?
SOM bought EN- with the money
you gave me.
Father-But gave you that money
to teach you how to save.
Son-Yes, pa; I keut it for three
weeks, until learned all about say
ing, and now I am learning how to
shop.-Stray Stories.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

She had just worked the "Pll-be-a-
sister-to-you" degree on him.
Excuse me. Miss Chillington." he
said. but as | am already well sup
piled with elder sisters. would you
mind being grandmother to me in
stead?"
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

Doctor politely. but looking at his
watch with visible impatience)-Par-
don me, madam. but my time is not
my own. You have given me all your
symptoms in sufficient detail, and now,
perhaps, you will kindly-er-ah-
Husband mot so considerately)-
Maria, he doesn't want to near your
tongue any more, He wants to look
at 1t.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

The Tramp-"say. mister, would
you kindly give me $40 to get some
thing to eat WITH"
The Parson-"What, $40 to get
something to eat With Why, my
good man, l never pay more than so
cents for a meal"
The Tramp-"That's all right, mis-
ter; but want to get a set of false
teeth. See?"
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

Hicks-I see Miss Roxley is bring
Ing her fiance, Lord Noodle, back with
her. wouldn't It serve her right il
she had to pay duty on him?
wicks-Huh! II the duty were lad
vaIorem" the government would owe
her money, wouldn't it?-Catholic
Standard.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

To us and those who traded with us,
was our big reduction sale last month.
DECEMBER A BARGAIN MONTH at
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

Askitt-Say, do you believe 1t is
possible for two people to live as
cheaply as one?
Knoitt-After reading all the Stats
tics l could find on the subject before
married l was convinced that they
could, but
Askitt-Well?
knoitt-After l had been married
three months l lost all faith In stats
tics.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09

That little episode" began Miss
Elderleigh, reminds me of a story
read when / was little girl"
What a wonderful memory you
must have" interrupted Miss Young
bud.
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09
Letter List.

Letters remaining uncalled for at
the Post Office at Grand Junction.
Cllo. for the week ending Dec. 10.
1904.
po,,os 10 u
Barston. Will
The daily sentinel., 1904-12-09
H. R. BULL,
Physician and Surgeon.

Surgeon for d. 81 r. G. and Rio
Grande Western. Office: Rooms and
z Canon Block; residence: First and
White. Telephones Office, Junction
l0l residence, Mesa 10l.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-05
The Ancicnt AzIecs.

According 10 a medical writer. the
ancient Aztec race Of Mexico WAS far
advanced In the practice Of medicine.
The native MeXicans practiced mas
sage, splints We're used in the dress
Ing Of fractured bones, inhamed gums
We're lancod with obsidian knives, acll
ing teeth We're extracted, salt was used
as an antiseptlc ana ground obsidlan
as a busting powder, Stiffness OF the
muscles and joints was treated by The
sweat bath, wounds wcrr sutured With
human hair, the actual caitcry WAS
applied 70 the edges of the wounds
and was drawn out of poisoned
wounds Ivy sucking, While bleeding
was practiced in obstinate headaches