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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-04-08
BURTON GETS HEAVY SENTENCE.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Kansas City. Mo-. April GA special
TO the Star, from st. Louis, says Senator
Burton was to-day given sentence Of
six months in iail and $500 fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
DOUBTS MOSES.
Prof. Mahaffy Doesn't Believe Author
of Genesis Was Inspired.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Tracing the
greatest truths of the Christian reli-
gion to an origin in the beliefs of
heather nations, and expressing the
opinion that many of the writings of
the bible are not inspired products of
their attributed authors Prof. John
Pentland Mahaffy, governor of the
University of Dublin has delivered the
convocation sermon to the University
of Chicago graduating Grass in Mandal
hall.
DIR. Mahaffy used fcr his subject:
What Doth Christianity Owe to the
Jews?"
1.-The doctrines of the trinity and the
incarnation were imported from prim-
tive peoples said the speaker. ''The
trinity comes from the documents of
the Egyptians and Indians and the in
carnation from Buddhism. 1t is re-
markable that the ot1on of sacrifice
appears not only in t&he religions of
all civilized nations but also in the
lower races commonly called heather
and primitive and whose notions of re-
rigiOn were very crude.
''I do not believe THAI Genesis is an
inspired book and that Moses was di-
rectly inspired in writing his account
of the origin of the world. He used
old documents of the Egyptians and
Mesopotamians and did not write
from direct observation
THE serpent in the garden of Eden
was not satan disguised as many good
people have been taught to believe.
The serpent is merely the most subtle
beast of the field not the evil one.
@Christianity is not a new thing,
but it is the gathering of all the
great truths and the weaving of them
into the glorious texture of Christian
faith.''
Dr. Mahaffy blamed the churches
both of England and America for mar
rowness and bigotry in their creeds.
Each church thinks that the others
doctrine is false he declared. 'ShaH
we, then make religion so small and
exclusive that it cannot even embrace
all the Christians of our own nation %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
FROM VLADIVOSTOK.
The Steamer Arabia Has Arrived at
Shanghai.

Shanghai, August 29.-Evening-
German steamer Ara bia, belonging to
the Hamburg American line has arrived
mere from Nladivostok. This is the YES
sci that was captured by the Russian
Vladivostok squadron in July. A prize
crew was put on board her and she was
taken to Vladivostok where she arrived
July %. All the white men among her
crew were we'll treated by the Russians.
She was tried before a prize court.
which condemned 10000 barrels of flour
and II railroad car bodies- The re-
mainder of the cargo and the vessel
were released
The British steamer Cachas. from Ta-
coma for japanese ports which was ar
rested by the Vladivostok squadron 30
miles north of Toxic bay while the
Russian warshipS were cruising off the
Pacific coast of Japan last July was al
so taken into Vladivostok. The flour
and lumber on board the Calchas was
confiscated by the Russians without
awaiting the action of the prize court
The Calchas is now at Vladivostok with
the balance of her cargo on board.
The Arabia brought 80 bags of mail
for Japan which were taken from the
Calchas- With the exception of two
small Japanese sailing vessels, the only
other prize at Vladivostok is the British
steamer Allanton.
The Arabia brought also to Shanghai
the captain and crew of the German
NladivostOk fleet when loaded with fish
manure. The Russians made no at
tempt to- take the Thea into port. The
Arabia reports that there are few signs
of war at Vladivostok. Two trains leave
the port daily. Viceroy Alexieff is there
and the town is full of officers and
troops Meat and flour are plentiful but
sugar and cigars are scarce The Rus
sian cruisers Gromoboi and RoSsia ar
rived from their engagement August
IA, with the Japanese fleet under Vice
Admiral Kakmimura, in terribly dam
aged condition. 1t is remarkable that
they were able to make port at all The
repairs to the Russian cruiser Bogatyr
which was damaged drumming aground
near Vladivostok are nearly completed.
The steamship Arabia sailed from
Portland, Ore. on the night of July I,
carrying about 5000 tons of freight val
ued at $1S7. .0s7. The cargo included 3d.
726 barrels of flour and a large quanti-
ty OF material used in construction of
railway cars consigned to Kobe and
Nagasaki.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
EPISCOPAL DELEGATES,
Several Topeka Priests Will Attend
the Boston Convention.

Boston, Aug. ga list of the dele
gates appointed from all parts of the
world to the Episcopal general con-
vention here in October has been
given out by the convention commit
tee. The list of western delegates in
cludes the following:
Missouri-The Rev. James r. Win
chester, ST Louis; the Rev. Carol NJ.
Davis, st. Louis; the Rev. William
Short st. Louis; the Rev. Edmund
Duckworth, st. Louis. Alternates-
The Rev. William Elmer, st. Louis;
the Rev. Leslie F. Potter, Kirkwood; !;
the Rev. Henry p. Horton, Colum bia;
the Rev. Jesse K. Brennan, st. Louis;
the Rev. Robert Talbot, Kansas City;
the Rev. c. A. Weed, Joplin; the Rev
j. D. Lamotke. st. Joseph; the Rev.
T. B. Foster, Kansas City; the Rev. J.
Stewart Smith, Kansas City; the Rev.
Edmund A. Neville, Sedalia; the Rev.
Walter S. Trowbridge, Springfield; the
Rev. J. R. Atwill, Carthage.
Kansas-The Rev. J. P. De Bevers
Kay, Topeka; the Rev. William r.
Cross, Atchison; the Rev. c. B. Craw-
ford, Topeka; the Rev. J. K. Ritchie,
Wichita. Alternates-The Rev. J. E.
Baxter, Lawrence; the Rev. John Ben
nett, Kansas City; the Rev. R. c. Tai
bot. jr., Winfield; the Rev. John C.
Anderson, Dodge City; the Rev. Ar
thur NJ. Griffin, Minneapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION.
Governor Bailey Issues His Annual
Statement.

Governor Bailey today issued the
Labor day proclamation, setting Sep
tember as the date. The proclama-
ton is as follows:
Our lawgiVers, both state and ma
tional, having recognized the dignity
and importance of labor by proper
legislation setting apart the first Mon
day in September in each year to give
recognition to the great army of la
borers who contribute so much to
produce the wealth and greatness of
this nation,
Therefore, 1, w. J. Bailey, governor
of the state of Kansas, in accordance
with law and with the purpose of pro-
noting the general welfare, do rec
ommend that Monday, September 5,
194, be observed as Labor day; that
the state offices be closed; that so far
as possible all business be suspended
that the people everywhere may give
worthy and proper recognition of the
day
In testimony whereof, 1 have here
unto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the great seal of the state of
Kansas, this 29th day of August, 1904.
(Signed) w. J. BAILEY,
GSeal.J Governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
ONE LEGGED MAN WON.
Swimming Contest From Brooklyn
Bridge to COney Island.

New York Aug. 29.-An endurance
swimming match from the Brooklyn
bridge to Coney Island, under the su-
pervision of the volunteer life saving
corps has resulted in victory for a
man with one leg. The winner was
Charles Seigfried of Bay Ridge, who
covered the distance In five hours and
s minutes.
Two young women were close be-
hind him at the finish. One of them
tainted after they had led nearly the
entire distance. Otherwise they prob
ably would have won. Both have par
ticipated in numerous matches and
showed remarkable skill. Nearly all
the men contestants gave up long be-
fore Coney Island was sighted be-
cause of the cold water and swift tidal
currents. Several were delirious when
taken from the water and one or two
had to be removed to the hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
Indications Point to an Early
Settlement or Surrender.
Leaders Find 1t Hard to Hold
Men in Line.
WILLING TO GIVE UP
On Any Terms That Will Look
Like a Settlement.
Packers Say Only Unconditional
Surrender Will Be Accepted.

Chicago. Aug. 29.-Representatives of
the packers held a long secret meeting
this forenoon. They decline to make
any statement concerning its purpose
beyond denying that any communica-
ton had been received from the strike
leaders.
With the strike relief funds depleted
and crowds of hungry men vainly
scrambling for food at the commissary
stores, it taxed the labor leaders to find
a way to prevent a stampede from the
union ranks today. wait until tomor-
row and we shall present to the pack
ers peace proposal which they can not
decline to accept" they told the men.
There is nothing left for the men but
unconditional surrender" said a packer.
THE leaders should not hesitate in call
ing the strike off so that the men who
are anxious can find work. Many oil
them will be rehired in packing town,
but there are thousands who must look
elsewhere for employment and they
should be released so they can begin
their hunt for work outside the stock
yards. 1t does not make any difference
what peace proposals the StrfAerS have
to subnit-we shall not deal with the
unions. The only terms of surrender
we shall consider will be the return of
the men as individuals
The packing house teamsters will
meet tonight to discuss the advisa bility
of declaring the strike off, so far as
they are concerned.
which the leaders have prepared pro-
vides that the men shall be taken back
as union men and the wage scale in
effect before the strike be recognized.
The effort of the leaders is to devise
some means of surrender that can be
as a settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
OPENING AT BAKER.
Among the Orators Will Be Governor
Bailey, III. j. Allen ana e. w. Hoch.

Baldwin, Kas., Aug. 29.-Baker will
begin her forty-seventh year Tuesday,
September 3, which is enrolling day
On Wednesday, also, there will be the
laying of the cornerstone of the Case
Library building. Governor W. j.
Bailey will be president of the day.
Speeches will be delivered by E. w.
Hoch, Justice Cunningham, of the
state supreme court; H. ]. Allen and
possibly Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow, whose son will be in
the sophomore class of Baker this
year. On Thursday, September Is,
the classes will be organized and the
annual opening address will be deliv-
cred by +. P. Campbell of the class of
'SS. At night will occur the inaug
ural ceremonies inductng DR.. Walter
NJ. Patton as the occupant of the
Florence B. Nicholson chair of phil
osophy and the EnglTsn Bible. Rev.
F. M. Randall, .. d., of the class of
'S6, now general secretary of the Ep-
worth League, will also deliver an ad-
dress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
HE SAW SPIRITS.
That is What Troubled Mr.. Henry
Steffens.

The county officers took turns this
morning listening to the troubles of
demented man who was bothered with
spirits Henry Sterfens, who is en-
ployed at the Throop hotel. began first
at the attorney generals Office and
was referred to the county attorney.
He came to Hungate's Office this
morning and demanded that a bunch
of spirits be driven out of his system.
He said that the spirits worked on him
something like a combination of dys-
pepsia and jim-jams, and had been
left with him by a Mrs. Maloney.
Hungate looked around to see if the
window was open, and told Steffens
that the sheriff was an expert on the
removal of spirits, and should be con-
suited. So the man went down stairs
and told Sheriff Lucas about it. Lucas
said that Probate Judge Hayden was
a spook specialist, so they went across
the hall and talked to Judge Hayden.
After he had talked 10 the probate
judge a while deputy took the man
over to the county Jail for treatment.
''I really believe that man is dement,
ed said Judge Hayden as soon as the
incident soaked in on him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29

the recent message of encouragement
sent to the garrison of Port Arthur.
saying that the defenders of the
fortress are ready and willing to lay
down their lives, adding that the gar
rison has already suffered severely
and intimating that it is hardly pos
sible to hold out for more than a
month or six weeks
Four more regiments will be raised
in the Caucasus An official announce
ment TO this effect is expected tomor-
row. The first contingent of the First
army corps has arrived at Harbin.
This corps was destined for VladivoS-
tok, but on the urgent request of Gen
eral Kuropatkin il will be diverted to
Mukden. From an excellent source it
is stated that the ill-starred Russian
battleship Oriel, which already has
suffered two accidents, will not be able
TO join the Baltic squadron. Accord
ing to reports when her engine trials
began it was discovered that the en-
gines had been practically wrecked
by workmen introducing iron filings
into the valves and cylinders 1t prob
ably will require. many months to re-
pair the damages. This is the secret
of the failure of the OrieI to go out on
a trial trip with the other ships last
week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
WOMEN SMASH JOINTS.
Do Very Thorough Job at Four Re-
sorts and Cuba Jail.

Cuba, Kan, Aug. 29.-Saturday
afternoon Mrs E. o. Fites and Mrs.
William Mcdonald, the wives of two
of the most prosperous and respected
citizens in town, it is charged,
quietly walked into joint
here and began to smash every
thing in sight. They completely de-
molished the bar and fixtures, broke
every keg, allowing the contents to
run onto the floor and into the street.
After completing their work of de-
struction there, they were Joined by
about twenty-five other women, and
the entire party started on the raid
of four other joints with hatchets.
Everything in sight at these places
was smashed.
When the women arrived at the
city jail they found it filled to the roof
with beer, which soon yielded to the
little hatchets, and a carload of beer
was soon vending its way down the
cutters. Kegs were thrown into the
streets, bungS driven in and the con-
tents wasted.
The women wound UP with the an
that if anyone under
takes to run a joint here he will
sooner or later meet the same fate
that was meted out to these jointistS.
Up to noon of Monday there had
been no arrests. A committee of wo-
men called on Judge Brown and asked
him what action he expected to take
In the matter. Judge Brown replied
that it would be highly improper for
him to express any opinion in the
matter before a complaint had been
fled against them. But, he added,
duty if the matter comes before me
for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
TO PLEASE UNCLE SAM.
Russia Will Make Substantial Conces-
sions Regarding Contraband.

London, Aug. 29.-Tne Russian gov
ernment has biven assurances to Great
Britain that there is absolutely no
ground for the charge that the Rus
against British shipping in favor of
German or other shipping in cOnnec-
ton with their options to search for
contrab band. 1t is explicitly stated that
Russia is not pursuing British ships,
German ships, or ships of any other
nationality, but that she is solely pur-
suing contrab band. This assurance has
gone far to allay the irritation of the
government there wh1cn had been re-
ceivfng official information indicating
discrimination.
The foreign Office has also been of
fcially advised of the appointment of
the joint commission representing the
Russian and foreign mOr1ne ministries
to be presided over by Prof. De Mar
tens, professor of international law at
the Unive rsity of ST. Petersburg and
which will sit forthwith to consider
the distinction between conditional
and absolute contraband of war. The
Associated Press is informed that the
ity of modification of the Russian reg
ulations governing contraband. The
foreign office understands it is the
purpose of Russia to conciliate the
United States on this subject. Russia
Will make substantial concessions,
which are expected to go toward sat
isfying both countries. At the same
time Russia has made it clear to Great
Britain that some latitude must be
given her in the way of Seizing goods
conditionally contraband. provided
hostile destination is suspected as
Premier Balfour in his last statement
to the necessity of neutrals
recognizing the rights possessed by
belligerents. 1t is believed in Russian
circles that an agreement
VIII shortly be reached.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
German Military Experts Dis
cuss Situation at LiaO Yang.
Kur0patkin's Defensss Are of
Extraordinary Strength.
EQUALIZE DIFFERENCE
Between the Size of the ODpOS-
ing Armies.
Russians Are i'm Danger of Being
Bottled Up.

Berlin, Aug. 29.-German military men
are discussing the situation of General
kuropatkin with the keenest interest.
They have information that the de-
fenses of Lao Yang are of extraordi-
nary strength. The fortifying of the
town was entrusted to General Melish-
tko, who enjoys here the reputation of
being a master of military engineering.
During the past two months, he has
fortified all the strategic positions
around Lao Yang in a manner well
nigh impregnable. Triple lines of
trenches crown every height where ar
tillery could be effective. The entire
line offortificationsi is connected through
passages for facilitating the reinforce
ment of endangered points, while bomb
proof retreats covered with steel rails
protect reserves. All important points
have te1egraphic communication with
headquarters.
The German critics think Lao
Yang's defenses about equalize the
difference in numbers between the
Russians, estimated at 100000, and
the Japanese, numbering 100000.
The danger of Gen. Kuropatkin' sit
uation is recognized as one of being
bottled up like Field Marshal Bazaine
who surrendered Metz to the German
experts if Gen. Kuropatkin will be
able to prevent the complete en-
circling of Lao Yang, which would
mean, probably, the eventual loss of
his entire army. The Japanese delay
of action is believed to have been due
guns with which to break the Russian
Notifications.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
ATTEMPTED HOLD UP.
Frustrated by Ben johnson, a North
ern Pacific Roadmaster.

Butte. Mont, Aug. "a Miles City,
Mont, dispatch says.
1t is believed that Roadmaster Ben
Johnson of the Northern Pacific rail-
road frustrated an attempt to hold
up a special early today. A brake
man who went to the rear of the train
was told to get back in the car by
man with a revolver. The passengers
who went back to investigate were
also driven away. Roadmaster John
son got off two stations east and tele-
graphed to Sheriff Savage to meet the
there with a posse, but the Suspect
jumped off opposite the section house.
John(on FOLLOWED and grapIed with
him, but he broke away and disap-
peared. They exchanged two shots
each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
GOVERNOR is AT HOME.
Made a Speech at his Old Home in
Illinois.

Governor and Mrs. BaI1ey returned
Sunday from Lanark, Illinois, where
Governor Bailey spoke at Carroll
county old settlers meeting. Cover
nor Bailey's father ar1C mother were
charter members of the association
when it was organized 80 years ago.
From what 1 saw and heard in IL
linois am confident that the state will
go Republican both for the state and
the national tickets" said Governor
Bailey. Everything is in fine condi-
ton in Illinois, both IN politics and
agriculture Illinois will have an i'm
mense corn crop if the frost holds off"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
LOOMS GOES TO COLORADO.
Will Take Testimony I'm the Kansas
Colorado Case.

N. H. Loomis went to Pueblo, Colo,
today where he will continue taking
evidence in the Kansas-Colorado suit
over the diversion of water in the
Arkansas river.
go to Colorado to help with the taking
of testimony
1--WE are taking enough time to do
this work thoroughly" said Mr.. Loom
is today. I'VE have a good case and
we think the indications are that we
will eventually win the points we are
fighting for. 1 cannot say today how
long it will take to get the testimony
which will be taken in Colorado"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
PEN IN HAND.
Judge Parker Is Putting in the Day on
His Letter.

Esopus, N Y, Aug. 29.-Uninter-
rupted work on his letter accepting
the Democratic nomination for presi-
dent and celebrating his views upon
the questions at issue in the cam
paign was Judge Parker's programme
today.
william F. Sheehan returned to
New York on the early train after
spending Sunday at his summer home
here. During his stay he has had in
all several hours conference with the
candidate, during which the political
situation, especially in the east, has
been discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
STRUCK BY THE FLYER.
Santa Fe Tosses a Wagon Load of
Hogs From the Track.

Carbondale, Kan, Aug. 29.-W. B.
Hulen, who lives three miles west of
mere, had a narrow escape from death
this morning while driving to town
with a load of hogs. When crossing
the Santa Fe tracks his wagon was
struck by the Colorado flyer. passenger
No. TO- and made into kindling wood.
The strange part of it was Hulen
and his horses escaped death and only
one hog was killed.
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FELL OFF A TRAIN.
B. NJ Bodworth of Clifton, Kansas,
Seriously Injured.

B. NJ. Rodworth of. Clifton, Kas., fell
from a Rock Island excursion train
near Williemstown Sunday and was
picked up by farmers and taken to
Perry. Mr.. Bodworth was a passen-
ger on an excursion tram from Smith
Centre to Kansas City and in some
manner fell from the train near Perry.
He was cared for at Perry yesterday
by local doctors and was brought to
Topeka today where he was taken to
Stormont hospital. He was seriously
injured by the fall from the train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
AUTO KILLS TWO.
Barney OIdfieId Figures in Another
Smashup at Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 29-Blinded by the
dust thrown by the swiftly moving ma
chine of A c. Webb of Toledo, o., Bar
ney Oldfeld of Cleveland, o., lost con-
trail of his machine in a false start of
the fifth event of the worlds fair automo-
bile speed contest, and, crashing through
the outer fence of the course, instantly
killed John Scott, watchman employed
at the park, and inflicted injuries upon
Nathan Montgomery, negro, from
from which he died a few hours later
OldfieId was painfully injured and his
machine completely demolished.
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HIS LETTER FINISHED.
President Roosevelt Has Completed
First Draught of Acceptance.

Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug. 29.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt devoted his time to-
day almost entirely to recreation. He
and Secretary Loeb transacted some
official business, but the volume of
government matters was comparative
ly light. Work on the latter of ac-
ceptance has been completed sub
stantially and the document now is
being transcribed in final form. 1t
will be placed in the hands of the
primer in a daY or two.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-29
New Men for Milwaukee.

Bloomington, I'LL, Aug. 29.-President
Holland has been advised of the sale
by Springfield to Milwaukee of Pitcher
Hedges and Third Baseman Hankey.
The former will probably not go to
Milwaukee until after the Three T.
League season closes.
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CAN'T HOLD OUT LONG.

General StOeSseI Gables the Gar
Regarding Port Arthur situation.
St Petersburg. Aug. 29.-4 p. NJ
It is reported from a reliable source
that Lieutenant General Stoessel,
commander of the Russian military
forces at Port Arthur, has telegraph
cd to the emperor thanking him for