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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
FIGHT TO A FINISH.
One Has Been Inaugurated in New
York Senatorial Contest.

New York, Dec. H.-Politicians gathered
early today at the Fifth Avenue hotel for
the interest of Chauncey NJ. Depew's can
didacy for reelection to the United States
senate OF the hundred men invited 1t
was said that 75 had indicated their in
tention to be present.
Keen interest was felt in to1ay's meet
ing because of the belief that it would
show who of the state leaders will stand
with Plat in his fight for Depew- 1t was
felt that Mr.. Platt's statement last night
to the effect that 1T is now a fight to a
finish" and that everyone must line up"
would force many leaders who have ex-
pressed themselves as friendly to both the
senator and Gov Odeu to take sides. This
kind of a line up is what many of the
prominent Republicans of the state have
desired to avoid for more than year
past.
Many men who arc on good terms with
the governor and VINO had pleasant rela-
lions with Mr.. Plat throughout his long
term as state leader, hesitate to DO any
thing that might offend either. The con-
test, If il comes to that, it is feared, ma V
involve the organization throughout the
About fifty or seventy-five of the Re
publicans of various sections of the
state, notably political friends of Sena-
tors Platt and Depew, were gathered
In the corridors of the hotel just before
the conference was begun. Included
in the number were former Lieutenant
Governor Timothy Woodruff, Con-
gresham Serene A. Payne of Auburn
John z. Merritt, formerly of Lockport
N Y, now postmaster at Washington,
D. c.; Congressman John w. Dwight
of Tompkins county; James S. Clark
son, surveyor of the port, and HamiI-
ton Fish, assistant United States treas
urer-
The meeting was called to order by
Senator Platt- Colonel G. w. Duin of
Broome county, presided, and Senator
Platt explained the situation with re-
gard to the United States senatorship
and his purpose in calling the confer
ence-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

tobacco. Put up in thirteens, twenty
f1ves and fiftieS.
Don't forget the benefit entertain
ment given by No. 30 A. o. U. w. at
their hall, S31 North Kansas avenue,
tonight. Martin, the funny. man, will
be there.
Mrs. George Clark came back yes
terday from Broken Arrow, 1. t.,
where she has been visiting her son
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Clark, for the past month.
Miss Grace Plummer. one of the
teachers in the Arkansas City schools.
is home to spend the holidays visiting
her parents, DR.. and Mrs. R. S. Plum
mer, of GA Quincy street.
Miss Grace Leckie Page and Miss
Euphemia Black Page will go to the
country today, to be the guests until
Saturday of Mrs. Clinton o. Shafer,
at her home near Menoken.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mervin Miller will be
here from La Junta to spend the
holidays, the guests of Mrs. Miller's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Forbes,
of 1901 Monroe street.
Mr.. B. F. Tigner was given a pleas
ant surprise party last evening at his
home on Kansas avenue by his wife,
the occasion being the thirty-second
anniversary of his birthday About
twenty-five relatives and friends were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

present and the time was passed with
songs and games. Refreshments were
served.
The fire department was called out
at 6:55 this morning to the house of
Mrs. Martha Barker. at COS Taylor
street No damage was done by the
fire, which was simply the chimney
burning out.
At the tacky dance last evening
given by Star lodge No. 331, A. o. u.
W., at their hall in the Barrett block,
the prizes for the tackiest costumes
were won by Miss Gladys Miller and
Mr.. Bert Keele.
Mr. Houser says he has not termi-
mated his pastorate at the Baptist
church, neither has he at this writing
settled up his affairs with the trustees,
and will occupy the pulpit next Sun
day as pastor and not as supply.
B. F. Tigner has the contract for
the cement and concrete work in the
basement of the new Presbyterian
church, corner of Jackson and Gordon
streets. He has already made a con-
tract with Mr.. Gabriel for ten tons
of Portland cement, and will COM
mence work at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. Dolman, of Tish-
omingo, I. T., who have been the
guests for a week of Mr.. DoIman's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Dolman,
of S24 Quincy street, will go to Red
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
SPARK FROM A WIRE.
Causes the Destruction of Washington
Fashionable Club House.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The Metro
politan club house. the home of the
most fashionable club in Washington,
was destroyed by fire today involving
an estimated loss of from 100000 to
100000, partially covered by insur-
ance. The fire was caused by a spark
from an electric wire. The club has
a large membership. embracing some
of the best known men in public life,
but none of them were in the building
at the time of the fire, the only occu-
pants being four employees, all of
whom escaped. Waterman Deponai
was overcome by smoke and carried
out by the firemen. He will recover.
Manager Knight of the club esti-
mates the loss on the building at $780,
900 and on contents $4,000. The po-
lice estimate of the loss is considera bly,
lower than these figures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

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Get your pictures framed at BARS S.
S. K. Burroughs was in today from
Granville.
DR.. H. F. Pratt, of RossvilIe, is in
town today.
Mrs. George Horning was in town
today from Granville.
Mr.. Thomas Summers left yesterday
for Denver, Colo, where he will spend
Christmas.
You always want to ask for a J. r.
s. sc cigar, because they can't be beat.
All places handle them
Miss Edna Haywood is home from
Michigan, where she is engaged in
teaching, to spend the holidays.
Mr.. ]. Green and family have moved
to North Topeka from Jackson county
and are living at 1922 Kansas avenue.
Miss Sadie Baird will come home
Thursday for the holidays from st.
Mary's academy, LeavenwOrth, where
she is attending school.
Ladies, buy your husband, sweet
heart or brother a box of ]. r. S.
cigars for Xmas and they will think
more of you every day as they smoke
them, for they are of the very best
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NORTH TOPEKA.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
WASHINGTON BALL TEAM.
Likely to Be Purchased by HanIon for
Baltimore.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 21.-Negotiations
have begun, it is announced, for the pur-
chase of the Washington American league
baseball team to be transferred to this
city The plan is to transfer the Eastern
league franchise now held by Baltimore to
Washington. AT present there is a differ
ence of S27, 600 standing in the way of the
completion of the deal. The Hanlon and
Frank interests are understood to have
offered $4,000 for the franchise, players
and grounds, now the property of the
washington organizat ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

quarters at Wellington, Kan, to sue
coed Captain j. r. Frailley who has
resigned to enter the practice of law
at Fort Madison, Ia. Mr.. Chamber
lain is quite we'll known in Topeka.
He graduated from the Kansas uni
versity law school about three years
ago and has since been employed in
the claim department of the Santa Fe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
DR.. BOYER Is CALL Ed.
Illinois Pastor May Preside at First
Baptist Church.

DIR. w. P. Boyer of Decatur, ILL.,, has
been given a call to the pastorate of
the First Baptist church of Topeka.
DIR. Boyer is one of the best known
Baptist ministers and is the minister
whom the Topeka congregation would
like to have accept the local pastOrate.
He has been urged very strongly to ac-
cept, but there is some doubt, as he is
not anxious to make any change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
SIX MONTHS IN JAIL.
Sentenced Passed on Man Arrested by
President HadIey.

New Haven. Conn. Dec. 21.-A SEN
tence of six months in Jail was i'm
posed today on Charles G. Porter the
Roxbury, Mass, man arrested on COM
plant of President Hadley of Yale
university. There were six counts
against Porter. including begging, idle
ness and travelling from place to place
without lawful purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
A MILLION CHRISTMAS TREES.
That Number Cut From the Sides OF
the Green Mountains

Burlington, Vt, Dec. 21-More than one
million Christmas trees have been taken
from the sides of the Green mountains to
supply in part the wants of New York
and Boston. Most of these trees have been
cut in the vicinity of Healdville, Mount
Holly, Cuttingsville and Shrewsbury.
Throughout the rest of the Green noun
tain range the trade had been cut in for
mer years. and now Vermont is stated to
be practically destitute of young spruce
trees.
The prices paid for the trees vary from
one cent to so cents each on the stump
Their selling prices in the cities vary from
80 cents to $500
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

Oak, Iowa, to spend Christmas, the
guests of Mrs. Dolman's parents
Their children, Helen and Hobart
will remain here with their grand
parents during Mr.. and Mrs. Dolman's
absence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Wolf Hunt in Illinois.

Blooming on, ILL.,, Dec. 21-Hunters
from all over central Illinois assembled
in Bureau county today for grand wolf
hunt The wolves have been increasing
alarmingly of late years and an organ
lied attempt at determination was plan
ned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Cured in Forty DAYS.

st. Peter. Mimi. Dec. 21.-Excite-
ment still prevails here over the COM
plete recovery from asthma of Henry
Sporting, an influential and respected
citizen of this place.
For forty days Mr.. Sporting con-
tinued the use of the new Austrian dis
covery, ascatco. and from a physical
wreck he was restored in that time to
the robust health of his youth. He
had retired from active business on ac-
count of his affection. but as a result
of his recovery, will resume his former
occupation.
He procured the drug, ascatco, from
the Austrian Dispensary, No. East
which is commissioned to send treat
ment free to all sufferers from asthma,
catarrh and bronchitis who write for il
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21
Bank President AIvord Dead.

Afford, president of the Bank of Cali
fornia, former park commissioners and
one of the best known citizens of Cali
fornia, died today at his home in this
city of a complication of diseases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-12-21

No sickly women or weak men will ever
regret taking HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea It's brought happiness to thou
sands. 80 cents. Tea or Tablets. Gatlin
Drug Co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-06-18
Union Services.

Beginning with Sunday, June 10 the
churches of Pullman will unite for a.,
ing services until some time in septem.
Der.
The first of these services will be held
in the Christian church NEXT s,nIe
June 10th, at s p. m, and DIR. Havs nil,
be the preacher. Let US have q larn ~
representation from all the Churches "
GABRIEL SYKES, Sec. Min ASS.
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no the ST. Lonis Exposition.

Commencing April 2sth, 1904, the
Northern Pacific will operate standard
and tourist sleepers on train No. 6, from
Seattle to St. Louis, via Billings and the
Burlington Route without change. For
further information and the reservation
of berths, call on the undersigned.
w. c.. DUNNING, Agt., n. p. Ry.
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SALT LAKE,
DENVER,
KANSAS CITY,
ST. LOUIS,
CHICAGO,
EAST EVERYWHERE.
O. Z. & N. Time Card.

Under the new schedule, the o.
R. & N. trains now run as follows:
No. 50 will leave Pullman for
Colfax, Pomeroy, Dayton, Pendle-
ton and the east at $40 a. M, daily,
except Sunday.
No. 81 will leave Pullman for Col
fax, Spokane, Portland and the
east at $3.50 p. M, daily.
No. 81 for Moscow at 1915 D. m.
daily, except Sunday.
No. 80 leaves for Moscow at o:os
p. m. daily.
The undersigned will quote rates
and receive deposits for prepaid
tickets to be delivered at any point
in the East. Write for particulars.
l. I. AMES,
Agent, Pullman, Wash.
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LosT-On Saturday, May q, 1904, be-
tween Ricketts, and Pullman, or in Pull
man, a red bill book containing money
and valuable papers. Finder please
leave at Tribune office and receive re-
ward. j. III. GREAvEs.
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FOR RENT, FOR SALE, ETC.

For SALE-Flock of twenty buff Plym-
outh Rock fowls; or will trade for hay.
Enquire of MILFORD Allen.
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1915 per cent discount on lace crr
tains, June LIST to July LIST, at Waters
Furniture Co.
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For sALE-Fresh COW. Enquire of H.
w. Price. 500
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HORSES FOR SALE-High grade draft
horses; young, broken, and ready for
work. &. w. METCALF,
(2w*) Pullman, Wash.
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A good team for sale. Inquire at this
office. (tf)
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For sALE-Three single driving horses.
Enquire at this office. 1907
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
VLAOVosToK FLEET IN HAReoR

Japs Hoped For Battle. But Russians
Preferred Shelter OF Batteries.
Toxic. March 1.-THE report OF
Vice Admiral Kamimura. in command
Of the VladiyostOk naval expedition
has reached the navy department II
evidently came by way OF Gensan,
where the squadron was expected 10
call upon its return. The report throws
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
HAS 100000 TROOPS IN FIELD
Japan Making Steady Progress With
Land Movements.


Land Movements.
London. March 11~-Neither the Of.
ficial nor the independent dispatches
published this morning add much
knowledge to the progress of the was.
Speculation regarding the military sit
uation on the Yalu river is most keen
but no news of reliable character
has been received.
The Nagasaki correspondent Of the
Daily Express asserts that 2O0.00O
troops have been shipped from Japan
and that portion of the second army
corps is now on its way to Korea.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says that the Japa.
nese, after Port Arthur is neutralized
probably will move two armies to the
north simultaneously. one from the
southern part of the Lao Tung PENN
sula and the'other from the Yalu river
The Russians are now moving north
ward in Korea, this correspondent con.
tinues. with the intention Of making
VIII their defensive base.
A correspondent Of the Daily Tele
graph, who was in Japan recently
wires from Seoul that the Japanese
are making steady progress with their
land movements. The roads are occu
pied by Japanese troops.
According to Tien Tsin cores
pondent OF the Standard, the Russians
are withdrawing all their superhuous
troops from Port Arthur to Hardin
and Kirln because of the shortness a
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
JApAws NAVAL PROGRAM
No Effort VIII De Spared TO Capture
part A.th.,r and NIadlvoKtok

No Effort VIII De Spared TO Capture
Port Arthur and VladIvostok.
Victoria. a. c.. March IL. -- The
Northern Pacific liner Olympia has ar
rived from Yokohama. Among her pas.
songers was Captain Hill. who brought
the Japanese cruiser Nisshin from
Genoa to Yokohama. lie gives most
interesting account Of the trip, which
included race with the Russian
cruiser Aurora in the Red sea, and the
escape of the Nlsshln and Kasuga
from possible capture by the Russian
squadron.
Captain hill says that when the two
Japanese cruisers got through the
Suez canal they were closely followed
by the Russian squadron. which was
evidently trying hard To keep In close
touch with them. The Aurora, which
enjoys the reputation of being one OF
the fastest vessels anoat. attempted
to overhaul the two cruisers, which
however. put on more steam and ran
away from her with the greatest ease.
From the firing mp done on the An
rora IL was evident that she meant
business
Captain Hil had a long conyersa
ton with the Japanese admirals when
in Janan. shortly before leaving. and
they told him that the main object OF
the japanese operations at present was
Port Arthur. They were 10 capture
that place at any cost and were CON
fident of their ability TO do so, No ef.
fort. the Japanese naval minister as
sured Captain Hin. would be spared
TO reduce Port Arthur as quickly as
possible. Il would then be refortlficd
by the Japanese, who would remain
there instead OF following the Russians
into the wilds OF Northern Manchuria
or Siberia. The intention also is Ia
take Vladivostok as soon as the ice
goes out.
In reply 10 the question as TO wheth
er the superb gunnery OF the Japanese
vas due to the presence OF British OF
American gunners aboard, Captain
Hill said most emphatically that not a
white man is employed on any Japa
uese warship in any capacity what
ever From the bridge TO the stokers
every man is Japanese.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
PORT ARTHUR SHIELDED
Japanese Squadron Internationally
Bombard the Stronghold.


Occupation Of Funa-Wen9-chen9 Must
Lead to FIGHT Of Some Magnitude
Russia's Vladivossok Squadron Re
msined In Harhor.
81 Petersburg. March 1.-THE ear
has received the following message
from Viceroy AleNien. dated Mukden,
March 10:
"The commapdant of the fortress at
Port Arthur reports that at about !
O'Clock this morning the outlines OF
vessels. apparently torpedo boats,
were seen AT sea within the area swept
by our searChlights Our batteries
opened are upon these vessels Our
torpedo boats put out TO sea at 2'ie
a. M. and az about : O'Clock met the
enemy west OF the Lao Iishin light
house. After firing several shots. the
enemy retired TO the south in the di-
rection Of Shandun. Our torpedo boats
returned 20 the harbor at o'clock.
Later torpedo boats were again
sent to sea 70 reconnoitre. They re
turned in half a. hour having learned
/ that an cpemys squadron was APP
preaching.
AT s o'clock the Japanese opened
( FIRE upon our cruisers and the fortress
/ The enemy had "A ships, and fired the
: entire time from behind Lao Tishin.
81 have the honor 20 report the above
20 yOur majesty.
The reports that the japanese have
entered Manchuria west OF the Nalu
river and have reached Feng-Huan-
I Cheng or Fung Weng-Cheng, on the
Pekin road which is the Russian line
Of communication to the Yalu, cannot
be confirmed. If the information
proves true a land engagement of some
magnitude cannot long be delayed as
the Russians have a heavy force south
Of the line. between Liao-Yang and
Mukden. and they are also occupying
strong positions along the Yalu. A
/ japanese column between them would
be in a desperate strait unless IL
moved by the flank to take the Rus.
slams on the Yalu in the rear and was
/ energetically supported by a forward
/ japanese movement from Korea
Russia has served notice on China
that the latter must not send troops
beyond the Great Wall, and that she
must exercise her influence 10 restrain
7 the Chinese bandits. who are partially
under the control Of Chinese officers.
from interfering with theTailroad and
the telegraph lines. A refusal to heed
this warning will be considered as 4
breach OF neutrality.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
RHODE ISLAND FOR HEARST
Delegates to Democratic National Con-
vention Endorse Him For President.

Delegates to Democratic Nat'onal Con
vention Endorse Him For President.
Providence, r. l., March 1l.-Johr
J. Fitzgerald. of Pawtucket. leader OF
the Democrats the state house OF
representatives won a notable victory
in the state convention held for the
purpose OF choosing delegates to the
national Democratic convention at ST
Louis. Mr.. Fitzgerald, assisted by
former Mayor George w. Greene, OF
Woonsocket, Democratic national conf
mitteemen. routed the forces led by
Colonel Patrick II. Quinn and Colonel
Samuel X. Honey, electing five OF their
out.and-out supporters and one dele.
gate who had been counted as an op'
ponent. but who voted with the Fltz-
gerald Greene faction. which is work
ing I'm the interests of W. r. Hearst
for the presidential nomination. Hay-
ing done this. they permitted the lead
ers Of the opposition, Colonel Quinn
and Colonel Honey. to be named in
completing the delegation.
Following the convention. meeting
of the six Hearst delegates was held.
at which the presidential candidacy
OF Mr.. Hearst was endorsed, and
lengthy resolutions favoring the adop-
ton OF the unit rule by the delegation
In voting were adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
- .a.s. ] S7gal Q va NV, "

A WHITEHEAD TORPEDO AND HOW IT Is
LAUNCHED.
little additional light on the movement
except It seems TO show that the Rus
sian squadron remained safely within
Yladivostok harbor under the protec-
ton Of the shore batteries. Admiral
Kamimura says that he bombarded the
harbor for 40 minutes, and believes
the fire was very effective. At 5
O'Clock ON Sunday evening the Japa-
nese dlscerned heavy volumes OF
smoke ascending over the eastern
mouth OF the harbor, and at was
thought for a time that the Russians
were getting steam up to come out
and give battle, which was eagerly
awaited, but the smoke gradually died
away. with no appearance OF any of
the Russian ships
The japanese ships searched the
surrounding bays until noon on Mon
day, when they again steamed back
10 the eastern entrance Of Vladivostok
harbor. The forts there did not fire al
the approaching ships, and no trace
was found OF the Russian squadron
Admiral Kamimura then steamed to
the south, reconnoitering Possiet bay
and other iDlets in that vicinity, but
found no trace Of the Russians. Ad
miral Kamlmura does not mention in
his report anything concerning Rus
sian operations in the vicinity OF Pos
siet bay or the Tumen river.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-03-15
corues Break.

Sunbury. Pa, March 1.-THE up
river gorges In the Susquehanna broke
and are now passing down the river
without causing much damage. The
only serious damage TO this place and
vicinity was the destruction OF the
Northumberland bridge. The Sunbury
and Northumberland Street railway
will likely suspend, as its main reye-
nue. came from traffic between the two
places At Danville the water rose
until Main street, the business thor
oughiare. was entirely flooded, caus-
ing much damage II then receded
rapidly. Late reports from Catawissa.
Bloomsbury and Berwick report the
conditions slowly improving. The
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad company has
a force OF 300 men at work removing
the ice from the tracks OF its branch
road between Wolyerton and South
Danyille. Very little progress was
made. and traffic will not be resumed
over this branch. for some time.