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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
TAX QUESTION COMPROMISED.
Building and Loan Associations Agree
to Pay More

The board of county commissioners
and the three building and loan COM
panies, in Topeka, have compromised
on the tax question The three com
panies will pay $2,400 in taxes, divid-
ed about equally among the three.
Heretofore the three companies
have paid S1,400 annually in taxes
County Attorney EIungate and County
Auditor Welch Investigated the law
and reported to the commissioners
that the loans of the companies could
not be assessed The individual stock
holders could be assessed but the
commissioners would find it difficult
to find them and levy the tax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

have ordered all Chinese to leave that
place. A number of shells fell in the
town of Port Arthur during the bonn
bardment by the Japanese on June %,
but no damage was done, many of the
shells failing to explode. A japanese
officer who went on board one of the
junks off the Mao Tao islands, rs
miles south of Port Arthur. told the
Chinese that one Japanese torpedo boat
was damaged during the engagement
off Port Arthur on June 23 and sank in
the Gulf of Pc Chi Ii. The officer sta
ted that two other Japanese torpedo
boats We're badly damaged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
WEEK DAY SERVICE.
Religious Worship on Sunday Advo-
Gated by Jewish Rabbis.

Louisville, Ky, June 27.-The seven
teenth annual convention of the confer
ence OF American rabbis opend it's bust
ness sessions here today. A recommends
ton in favor of holding religious week
day service at the time when the Amer
lean Jew is at leisure, Sunday, was a
feature of President Krauskopn's ad-
dress and his declaration on this score
was warmly applauded. He did not ad-
vocate a departure from the orthodox
Sabbath or Saturday service wherever it
is possible for it to be held and OBJ
served. He made a plea for religious
unity and predicted the ultimate union Of
the central conference of American rab-
bis, the union of all Hebrew congrega-
tions and the southern rabbi conference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
FATE OF THE WAR
Is Believed at st. Petersburg to Hang
on Current Events.

St. Petersburg, June 27-1O:5O P. M
Not since the war began has such an
air of excitement pervaded the war Of
fee and admiralty. The news received
during the next few days is expected
to largely determine the fate of the
present campaign on land and sea. The
spirits of the Russians have apprecia-
bly, risen at the prospect that after all
the sOrtie the squadron of Rear Ad-
uiral WithOeft, in command of the
naval forces at Port Arthur while it
may have resulted in the loss of some
of the Russian ships has been success
ful- A dispatch from ChefOo today
says that a Chinese junkS report haV-
ing seen two big japanese. warships
and several torpedo boats damaged on
Friday near Port Arthur This strength
ems the belief here that a great sea
fight has occurred, and that the Japa-
nese who alone are able through wire
less telegraphy to be in constant COM
1nunicatiOn with their base are with
holding the news
If the Vladivostok squadron is at sea
with the purpose of effecting a juno
tiOn as is generally believed, with the
Port Arthur squadron, its appearance
on the scene could easily turn the
scale in favor of the Russians. Some
well informed personages at the war
office are bold enough to see in a re-
port received this morning by the
Bourse Gazette of the hasty retirement
of General Oku evidence that the Jap
anese fleet has suffered a reverse and
LLal the communication OF IllS lllOI-
nation to Oku with the accompanying
threat that his base at PitsewO may be
alta cked compelled his withdrawal.
All direct news from the land side
indicates an immense and decisive bat
tie near Ia Tche Kiao. According to
the Associated Press advices last night
General Kuropatkin is there, person
ally in command. The presence of the
military and newspaper correspondents
is also significant Kuropatkin's puT-
pose seems to be to prevent a junction
of General Oku's and General Kurokis
armies. The OutpOsts are in touch all
along the line. If Kuroki has met
Kuropatkin's offensive move south
ward against Oku by an advance on
Hal Cheng, as the advices of the As
sociated Press from Tai Che Kiao say
the Russian chief seems
to be seriously endangered unless he
retires or is strong enough to present
the two faces to the enemy. Kuroki
was only Il miles from the Russian
army yesterday, according to a dis
patch from the front and the three
armies are so close together that i
decisive battle appears to be inevita-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
TEXAS MAY QUIT.
There Is Lack of Money to Maintain
Exhibit at Worlds Fair.

St. Louis, Mo. June 27-''It is true, .
said Miss Hall, private secretary to Louis
Worthen, general manager of the Texas
commission, when asked today about the
report that unless more money is pro-
vided by the people of Texas the COM
mission will be obliged to withdraw the
exhibit from the fair.
1--WE have been short of money all
aIongs said Miss Hall Unless we can
raise more we can not go on with our eX-
hibit Mr. Worthen is in Dallas.
The Texas building and exhibits were
provided for by fund of S10O,O09 raised
by popular subscription the legislature
having failed to make an appropriation
for the purpose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

school superintendent: J. A. Safer,
register of deeds; DR.. w. d. Hunt
coroner. Each party then met in
separate conventions and ratified the
ticket IT, Jensen was renominated
for representative in the F'ifty-first
district and A. Grimsley was nomi-
mated for representative in the Fifty
second district. The ticket will 20 on
the official ballot under the Demo-
cratic heading.
Fusion was also accomplished in
Ellsworth county Saturday by the
Fopulists inviting the Democrats to
Join them The following ticket was
named; J. "A. Paul, clerk. Bert STRAIT
man, treasurer; r. n. Watson. sheriff;
I. K Griffith, coroner; W. E. Hagey.
superintendent of schools; Fred Nix
on, surveyor; W. B. Payne, probate
judge; n F. Nourse. attorney; J.
Messick. representative; J. F. Barker
clerk of court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
JAPANESE RETIRE.
Russians Fear 1t Is q Ruse to Draw
Them On

St. Petersburg, June 27.-5:27 p. m.-
The japanese have evacuated Senu
Chen. apparently with the object of en-
ficing General kuropatkin south In
the meanwhile General Kurolxi is ad-
vancing on Hai-Chen, ready to attack
the Russian left. and is again moving
troops norm rom fehg Wapg-Cheng-
The result Of the recent developments.
it is believed by the general staff, will
defer the prospects of big battle.
The Russians lost 81 men in the re-
cent fight north of Al Yang Pien Men,
about so miles northeast of Feng Wang
Cheng, on the DIukden road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
YouthfuI TTnief to Reform school.

Albert Haley, aged IA years. was
this morning ordered to the reform
school by Probate Judge Hayden.
Haley stole brass from the street cars
of the city railway and did damage
amounting to $3.50. On account of his
mother it was decided to send him to
the reform school instead Of to jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
NEARLY 40, 900 OUT.
Ten Thousand More Garment Work
ers to Join Strike.

New York, June 27-Leaders in the
strike of Garment Workers declare that
the tie up to be complete and estima Ce
the number of persons out at rs, 900 10
0,000. In a day or two 10000 fnishers.
mostly italian women who take the
work home will be added to the ranks
of the idle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

Lao Yang, June 27.-The apparent
cessation of the japanese advance in
the northern part of Lao Tung penin-
sula is attributed here to the loss of
two or three transports carrying am
munition. 1t is also reported that the
naval battle off Port Arthur, caused an
alteration in the Japanese plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

Washington, June 27.- Secretary
Hay today received the following
cabIegram from Tangier. dated June
27: Profoundly grateful to the gov
ernment for securing my release
Perdfcaris.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27
Judre Hargis Injured.

jackson, KY, June 27.-Judge
James Hargis was thrown from his
horse today and received injuries that
may prove fatal. His shoulder was
broken and he probably is internally
injured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

Chicago, June 27.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Probably showers and rising tenn
perature tonight and Tuesday; variable
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

Chefoo. June 27-7 P. M.-Chinese ar
irving in junks from the vicinity OF
Port Arthur report that the Russians
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-27

The Democrats and Populists of
Lyon county got together and nomi-
mated a fusion ticket Saturday, not
yvithstanding mud and swollen
streams. The majority of the county
officers now in Office are Democrats.
J. D. Easton. county treasurer; z. S.
Newlin, sheriff, and ". F. Eggers.
county clerk, were renominated on
the Democratic ticket The other
nominations are: L. G. Dunn, county
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16
The STRIKE AT AN END

the lead of Mr.. Donnelly, and they
too, decided to call off the strike as
far as they we're concerned.
When the packers were notified
that it had been decided to end the
strike they announced that they
would give places as far as possible
to the skilled men, but stated at the
same time that many Of these men
would be unable to secure their
old places as in many cases the work
was being performed in satisfactory
manner by men who had been secured
since the commencement of the strike.
1t Is expected that the majority OF the
unsklled men will be unable to re-
cover their places again. 1t was
question of wage scale for this kind
of men that brought about the strike,
the packers refusing to sign an agree
ment with class other that skilled
men.
During the strike approximately
$4,000 persons have been involved in
the struggle which Is estimated to
have cost the men about $5,00O,000 In
wages as against an estimated loss OF
$7,500,0OO to packers in loss of bust
ness and in increased expenses. The
greatest number of men idle in Chica-
20 during the strike was $4,000, and
the total in the country outside this
city. is estimated to be about the
same
The original cause of strike was
a demand by the butchers union that
the packers pay the unskilled work
men 1917 cents an hour. The packers
refused to sign an agreement. but
offered to arbitrate the question. This
was accepted, the strikers agreeing
to return to work pending the decis-
ion of the arbitrators. The men, how
ever. were dissatisfied with the man.
ner in which they were being put to
work and declared that they would
not return unless all the men were
given their places in one days time.
The packers declaring that this was
physically impossible, the men went
on strike for the second time.
The men now return to work under
the conditions that existed before the
strike.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16
UNION HAS DWIHDLED DOWN,
President Michael DonneIIy is Not
Recognized as a Leader.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 9.-Union
membership in this city in the Anal
gamated Meat Cutters and Butchers
Workmen of America has dwindled
since the strike from 2,461 to 292, ac-
cording to a statement of union men
who have returned to work. At the
meeting held to vote on the PROPOSE
ton of whether or not to continue
the strike, only twenty votes were
recorded for a continuance of the
strike. The strike as far as the men
and the packers in st. Joseph are con-
cerned, is regarded as ended. All of
the union men, except the 292, are
back at work and have been for sever
al days. The packing house managers
have compelled most of the men upon
returning to work, to turn in their
union buttons along with their men,
bership cards. President Michael
Donnelly is not regarded as a leader.
The union men say they were deceiv-
ed when a promise of cash weekly
benefits was made by the union Off
GERS. But for this promise few Of
the men would have gone out.
The output Of the packing houses
during the past week was the larg-
est in the history of the institutions
in this city, it being an increase Of
more than 10 per cent over the output
for the corresponding period of last
wear
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16
Sugared.

Admiral Dewey nodded toward a
tall man with military carriage.
That gentleman" he said, fought
calamity in Cuba against the Span
iards. But it is about his eating, not
his fighting, that l am going to tell
you.
"He was quartered in a certain Gu
ban village, and at mess he complain
ed bitterly every day about the Cuban
cooking.
Sugar he would exclaim, they
sugar everything. l can't stand this
constant sugar diet
FINALLY he said: I'll eat nothing
but boiled eggs hereafter. They can't
sugar them
"But a young officer came in to
mess at the next meal very early and,
taking the salt out of the others salt
cruet, he filled it up with sugar
when the older man arrived he or
dered. sure enough, boiled eggs. He
opened them with gloomy complacen-
cy and sprinkled over them plenty OF
the doctored salt.
"At the first mouthful he turned
purple.
"'Sugared, sugared!' he exclaimed,
and rushed from the table"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16
NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
Heavy Rains Greatly Hinder Army
Movements.

Wei Hal Wei, Sept 1O.-Firing at
sea was heard here and boats outsld.
the harbor claim that they saw flash
es distinctly.
st. Petersburg-Two Japanese crui-
ers bombarded Korsokovsk, Island OF
Saghalin. and fired torpedoes at the
sunken Russian cruiser Novik. NO at
tempt was made to land. Korasovsk
is defended by coast batteries.
A dispatch from General Kuropat-
kin dated $50 yesterday evening was
received later in the day. He report
ed that General Kuroki's army was
about 81 miles eastward of the rail-
road and that General Oku's army was
20 miles west of the railroad. The
general staff expects that big bat
tie will be fought.
Wei Hal Wei-A British ship was
among those which investigated the
firing heard at sea. She reports that
seven ships were engaged in the can
nonade and that they steamed away
and disappeared upon the appearance
of the British vessel.
st. Petersburg.-Th best informa-
ton of the war Office indicates that
General Kuropatkin lost about 1000
men during the ten days battle at
Lao Yang.
General Kuropatkin reports that he
did not lose a gun during the retreat.
Mukden,-The terrible rains hinder
the movements of both armies, but
there is an interesting movement to-
ward Telling (north of Mukden)
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16

in the bright berries; and 1t struck
Randalin that here was a good oppor-
tunity to make the plea she had in
her mind. She said gravely, 81 shall
be thankful if you are able to man.
age it, lady, so that may go back
with you,
Pausing in her work, Elfgiva looked
down in surprise. Now what should
PREVENT" she asked
The girl colorod a little as she an
swered: ut was in the Kings mind
once, lady, that good way to dispose
of Randalin, Frode's daughter, would
be to marry her to the son Of LODI
brok. If he should still keep that opin-
ion-I would prefer to die" she ended
abruptly.
But the Kings wife laughed her rip
ping laughter that had in 1t all the
music of falling waters. "Shed no
tears over that, ladybird!. Would be
apt to let such an odious bear as
Rothgar Lodbroksson rob me of my
newest plaything? There. Now my
work could not be improved upon"
Again she moved back, her beautiful
head tilted in birdlike examination.
Randalin arose slowly and stood be-
fore her with widening eyes.
But it was not long that the Lady
of Northampton had for her or for
her wreath Bending, she peered Curl
ously under the branches. II wonder
if it has happened that the King has
sent someone to meet u.s." she ex-
claimed.
Il see a CLEAN of scarlet, lady" the
maiden of the riverbank came to tell
her eagerly.
But even as Elfgiva was turning to
dispatch a page for news, the throng
of moving figures parted, and from it
two horsemen emerged and rode to-
ward them. One was the mighty son
of Lodbrok, clad in the scarlet mantle
and gilded mail of the Kings guard.
The other, who wore no armor at all,
only feasting-clothes of purple velvet,
was the King himself.
The whole troop of butterfly pages
rushed forward to take possession of
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16
Packers VIII Take Back The Men A.
Fast As Possible.
THE Competent MEN RETAINED
Approximately $4,000 Persons Have
Eeen Involved in the Struggle
Which Cost $1,000, 10000 in Wages
And Lost s7ooo,ooo,ooo to Packers.

Chicago, Sept. 10.-The strike OF
the butchers workmen which has de-
moralized the meat packing industry
throughout the country for the last
two months, was officially declared
off by President Michael Donnelly OF
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen of America. Mr..
Donnelly telegraphed the members OF
the national executive committee
asking their consent to an announce
ment of an end to the struggle, and
having received favorable answers
from all, he declared that the strike
of the members of his organization
would end at midnight.
The strike of the members OF the
affiliated unions at the stock yards
who quit work in sympathy with the
butchers will be officially called off
at a meeting of the conference board
of the allied trades. This was de-
cided upon at a meeting of the cen
trail body of the allied trades. The
general body was at first in favor of
continuing the strike, but Mr.. Donnel-
ly, who was present, announced that
the men were defeated, and that in
order to save his union from being
entirely disrupted he would order his
men to return to work in the morning,
no matter what course might be taken
by other unions. AS the other unions
had no grievance, but had gone on
strike to aid the butchers, there was
nothing left for them but to follow
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16
Effect of Missionary's Talk.

Rev. A. B. Simpson, president OF the
Christian and Missionary Alliance, re-
Gently entertained a missionary from
Burmah.
Il addressed a boys school last
MONTH" the missionary said. Il told
the boys everything interesting and
uplifting that | could think of about
the Burmese. They were appreciative
and attentive.
Perhaps said at the end, there
are some things | have not made
clear. Are there any questions you
would like to ask?'
mo one Intercepted me then, but
after the meeting was over an intelli-
gent-looking boy approached timidly
as was leaving the platform.
II would like he began, and
hen hesitated.
"'Go on my lad said !. There is
some question you would like to ask,
| suppose?'
"'Yes, sir said the boy. I want to
know if you have any foreign stamps
that you could give a fellow?'"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16

the horses, and Elfgiva, laughing in
sweetest mockery, swept back her
rosy robes in lowly reverence.
Hail, lord of half a kingdom but of
the whole of my heart!" she greeted
him.
Canute seemed to drink in her fair
ness like wine; his face was boyish
in its radiance as he leaped from his
horse before her. What The first
word a gibe?" he cried, then caught
her In his arms and stilled her silvery
laughter with his lips.
1t was so charming a picture that
Randalin smiled in sympathy, where
she stood a little way behind the
young wife, awaiting the moment
when the King should have leisure to
discover her. She was still smiling,
when at last he raised his head and
looked at her over Elfgiva's shoulder.
Then, alas, the smile died, murdered
or her lips.
Turning, Canute beckoned to the
son of Lodbrok. Foster brother, how
comes it that you do not follow my
example and embrace the bride that |
have given you?"
AS ice breaks and reveals sullen
waters underneath, so stolidity broke
in Rothgar's face. With harsh laugh
he strobe forward.
Before she knew how she got there,
! Randalin was at Elfgivas side, clutch
ing at Ter mantle.
Lady You promised me" she
cried.
And for all her Ginning laughter,
Elfgiva's silken arm was stretched out
like bar. mo further. good Giant! "
she said gayly. The King gave what
was not his, for this toy has become
mine" She turned to Canute with a
little play of smiling pouts, very be-
witching on such lips. "Fie. my lord!
Be pleased to call your wolves of my
lambs"
Plainly, Canute's frown was unable
to withstand such witcheries. Now
he will not rob you of the girl, my
Shining One. Once he has welded
her. you may keep her until you tire.
II was only because
But there he stopped. for all at once
a mist had come over the heavenly
eyes. and the smiling lips had drawn
themselves into a trembling bunch.
The sweet voice. too. was subtly trem-
ulous.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-09-16

1T Is because you are to greater
degree anxious to please him than me-
though 1t Is whole year that have
pined away, day and night, in the ut.
most loneliness. Why have you trou-
bled to send for me, If you hold my
happiness so lightly that you will
not comply with me in so small q mat
ter?" Bridling softly she was turning
away, when the young King threw UP
his hands in good-humored surrender.
ITO this l will quickly reply that
my shield does not secure me against
tears! If it is not to your wish we
will not speak of it. Give back, foster
brother, and choose two of the others
to be your drinking companions. Look
up, my fair one, and admit that | am
the most obedient Of your thralls.
Have | ever wounded you more deep
ly than a trinket would cure?" he de-
manded
And behold, she had already forgot
ten the matter, to catch at the huge
arm-ring which was slipping up and
down his sleeve, so loose fit was 1t.
What Grendels neck did you take it
from? If it had but an opening,
could use it fer belt"
Smiling, the King looked down on
his monster bracelet. That" he said.
docs not altogether do me credit. for
1t shows the difference in girth be-
tween me and Edmund lropside.
When we set the peace between us,
we exchanged ornaments and weapons.
Think if we had followed the custom
in every respect and exchanged gar
ments likewise!"
Elf-flres were in Elfgiva's blue eyes
when she raised them to his. Rule
your words so that no one else hears
you say that, bright Lord OF the
Danes" she murmured. lest they
think you mean by it that the English
crown would fit you as loosely, and
forget that you are boy who will
grow"
The Kings mouth sobered. NAY, a
man, who has got his growth"
her llItle manu- SpuiHcu Iho iihS
that the instant before it had car
essed. mot a man, but King!" she
reminded him, and drew herself up
proudly before him, a queen OF beau
ty, crowned with the suns gold.
His eyes devoured her; his breath
seemed to come faster as he looked.
All at once he caught her hand and
crushed them against his lips. Meth
er man nor king" he cried, but the
lover who has adored you since he
came to plumber but stayed to WOO!
Do you know that when / came upon
you to-day, my heart burst into flower
as a tree blooms in the spring time!
Had 1 harp in my hand, my lips
would blossom into song. Give me
one from your MINISTRIES, and l will
sing to you as we ride, and we will
forget that a day has passed since
the time when first we roved together
through the Northampton meadows.
Forgetful of all the world beside, ne
led her away toward the horses.
Ito be continued.)