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TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER 6, 1901. TOFEKA STATE JOURNAL EX FRANK P. MAC LENNAN. VOLUME XXVIII No. 264 TERMS O BUBBLKiniuji. Daily edition, delivered by carrier. 19 cems a. wr-eit 10 any " 1 ( BUDUrDS, (II at tne oaiitc 1' ' Kansas town, where the paper baa a car rier systejn. By mail, one year By mail, three months ............... ' Weekly edition, one year -JJJJ Saturday edition of dally one year 1-W Topeka State Journal building. 800 ana NEW TOBK OFFICES: 311 Vanrierbilt Bldg. Paul Block. Mgr. Business Office Bell 'phone 107 Reporters" Room Bell 'phone 677 PUL1. LEASED "W1S.B REPORT OF TEE ASSOCIATES PRESS. Th State Journal Is a member of the . , a n a t. thn full ASSOCiaiu x re ctuu j t v v , -j day telegraph report of that great news organization lur hxuumvo x.w litvtt ion in Topeka. The news is received In the State Jour nal building over wires for this sole pur. pose, busv through the entire day. A complete copy of the night report la alio received. The time had come when nothing would save Tammany from defeat. The election In Greater New "Fork was a notable victory for the friends of good government. Even Spain forces restitution by the government which harbors abductors of Spanish children. Old lines are again drawn, and Ken xucky and Maryland swing back into the Democratic column. While Boss Croker was beaten in New York, Boss Gorman seems to have Won a decisive victory in Maryland. Florida Times-Union: The man of the world judges the character of a com munity by its public improvements, no tably the parks. Poor old Philadelphia and the entire state of Pennsylvania for that matter will continue to flounder in the mire of political corruption. The slow rate at which bonds are coming in response to Secretary Gage's latest offer indicates that the country is not so badly in need of cash as it was supposed to be. It is reported that the Santa Fe is about to erect a new passenger depot. Now is the time for the Commercial 'club to take up and agitate the matter of a union station. The time is coming when the country roads will be such that rural mail de livery can be made on bicycles or au tomobiles and the farmer need not wait much longer for his letters and news paper then the man in the city. American farmers and stock breeders have an excellent opportunity to make money for some years to come by em barking in the business of breeding horses for the use of the British army in Afirca. England pays a good price and is likely to be in the market as long as her money holds out. If Dewey or Schley had been sent af ter Miss Stone they would have had her at home by this time and that without petting foot on European soil. It might have cost more than $110,000, but there would have been something to show for the expenditure besides the probability that it would never have become neces sary to do it again. The principle of extending govern ment aid to fairs has become so firmly fixed that it is not surprising to note that the promoters of the Pan-American exposition contemplate asking the nation to reimburse them to the amount of $3,000,000 on account of losses sustained by reason of small attendance and large expenditures. There is an abundance of money in the treasury and it is not at all unlikely that con gress will be found In a yielding mood; if not this one then the next. Let a precedent once be established and it will not take long for the habit to be come as firmly fixed as that of grant ing a subsidy to every city that ap plies for one for the purpose of giving a. show. A certain Indiana man was arrested for the one hundred and seventieth time in fifteen years last Wednesday. During that period he has spent 1,439 days in jail and has cost the county In which he resides just $661.65. One hundred and thirty of his arrests were for drunkenness. The unfortunate man is 65 years old but in appearance is not over 45. The man is believed to be a record-breaker in his line and War saw, the town where he resides, chal lenges any place of approximately equal population to produce a citizen who has as high a score of arrests to his credit. The authorities of Warsaw should be able to tell the remainder of the country what god has been ac complished in those 15 years. GLOBE SIGHTS. IFrom the Atchison Globe. 'A third person always tells. In ery disreputable story you find the vi ord Love. Tou'd be surprised if you knew what people say about you. When a fool keep3 his mouth shut, he is not known as a fool. Bill Moore has been talking in Atchi son thirty years, and isn't through yet. It is said of an Atchison man that he has done every mean thing except play a. bagpipe. Some people call the performance by a ten-twenty-thirty dramatic company an "opery." Every time & man receives an express package, he says the other man agreed to pay the charges. People say things every day that they shouldn't, and hear from it a nUb gr two later. SCHLEYJN TEARS Ware of Applause Greets Close of Banner's Argunieat. Washington, Nov. 6. At 3:23 p. : Mr. Rayner closed his argument for Admiral Schley. Admiral Schley was in tears as he de livered his peroration. A wave of ap plause swept over the room as Mr. Rayner concluded. The court then ad journed until 2 o'clock tomorrow. During the passage-at-arms between Capt. Lemly and Mr. Rayner, the for mer accused the latter of attempting to traduce the reputation of an officer. This, he said, he had no right to do. "And you," replied Mr. Rayner, "have no right to traduce the reputation of Admiral Schley." While Mr. Rayner was discussing the testimony of Lieut. Commander Potts before the Schley court of inquiry this afternoon he said that the commander had said that he always was "scared in battle." Capt. Lemly protested against this language, and a sharp ver bal encounter between the two occurred when Capt. Lemly said that Mr. Ray ner was unreliable. ""You." replied Mr. Rayner, "are not onlv unreliable, but you are offensive." Admiral Dewey interfered to say that the court would consider all the testi mony that Lieut. Potts had said that he was scared but that Mr. Rayner had stretched the testimony a little. There was. however, no occasion for ascerbity. Capt. Lemly then said he regretted hav ing made the remark and Mr. Rayner continued his speech. Referring to the Hodgson controversy CaDt. Parker said that he really De- lieved Hodgson desired to tell the truth but unfortunately he had told a ctir ferent story every time he had opened his mouth. Capt. Parker said he did not know how the alleged controversy over the danger of colliding with the Texas arose except from the story which had been told by the captain of the Iowa. The speaker was very sar castic in his allusion to Capt. bvana alleged statement regarding the damage he had done to the Spanish ships. Capt. Parker concluded with a glowing tribute to Admiral Schley. Mr. Rayner began his argument at 11:25 a. m. He paid a compliment to Judge Advocate Lemly and his assist and, Mr. Hanna, for the "most judicial impartiality with which they have man aged this case." Mr. Rayner made a plea for the con sideration of Questions from what was at that time Commodore Schley's point of view. "Let us," he said, "put ourselves in his place and see what the circum stances were. We know now what it would have been wise to do." Discussing dispatch No. 7 known as the "Dear Schley" letter, Mr. Rayner contended that the order conveyed in that message made it incumbent upon Commodore Schley to remain at Cien fuegos. He declared that this was the key to the whole case and that it did not admit of any other construction than that Commodore Schley should re main at Cienfuegos.. He declared that Admiral Schley was the victim of an unfortunate combina tion of circumstances that left him in total darkness as to the loca tion of the Spanish fleet. Concerning the question of coaling at sea, Mr. Rayner read the testimony of several witnesses to prove the great difficulties such a task involved. He said that all they wanted to prove was that Admiral Schley was honest when he informed the department of his in creased anxiety regarding the -coal sup ply and that he acted according to the dictates of his own conscience. He was prepared to prove that one ship could not have followed the Spaniards six hours and have had enough coal to return to Keir West. - Coming to the reconnoissance of "May 31, Mr. Riiyner contended that it had been Commodore Schley"s chief intention to develop the Spanish land batteries and in this, he said, he had been eminently successful. He claimed that the man who was in command at such a time should be given great discretion, for he must necessarily know more of the situation than the gentlemen who make out battle plans at norne on charts with compass and lead pencils and direct other people thousands of miles away how to tight a battle. TINY FEET NO CHARM. Mme. Wu Says Chinese "Women Are Dropoing Old Practice. San Francisco, Nov. 6. Fashion is less capricious in China than in any other part of the world, but. even there a sentiment is growing in favor of al lowing women's feet to grow to a larger and more nearly normal size than has hitherto been the practice. In China the small foot has been for woman the mark ot artistic caste, but it seems a change is coming, slowly of course, as all changes come in China, but percep tibly. This on the authority of Mme. Wu, wife of the Chinese minister at Washington, who has just returned from a visit to her Oriental home.' For Wales Hospital Fund. New York. Nov. 6. The exhibition of Prince Chiggi's Botticelli, which is now owned by Mrs. John L. Gardner of Bos ton, has opened in London for the benefit of the Prince of Wales hospital fund in the Colnaghi gallery, says the Tribune's London representative. The critics unite in pronouncing it one of the Botticelli's most charming works, the background of hills and river being considered as beau tiful as the Madonna herself and the at tendant angel, but the process of judi cious renovation is regarded with signs of suspicion. The cause exists in the blood. In vhat causes inflammation of the mucous membrane. It is therefore Impossible to cure the disease by local applications. , It is positively dangerous to neglect it, because it always affects the stom ach and deranges the general health, and is likely to develop into consump tion Many hare been radically and permanently cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. It cleanses the blood and has a peculiar alterative and tonie effect. K. Long. California Junction. Iowa, writes: "I had catarrh three years, lost my appetite and could not sleet). My head paiaed me and I felt bad all orer. I took Hood's Sarsaparilla and now have a good appetite, sleep well, aad have no symptoms of catarrh." tSoOtSQ fJTFI fit J ft Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. It is better not to put off treat mentbuy Hood's today. OVER 75,000. Chairman Dick's Latest Esti mate of Nash's Majority. Columbus, O., Nov. 6. Chairman Dick at noon gave out the following: "We have heard from 53 -counties, S5 still being out. These 53 counties show net Republican gains over the election for governor two years ago of 27,175, which added to Nash's plurality in 1S99 makes a Republican plurality of 76,738. Cuyahoga county is among those not yet reporting and that county is still claimed by the Republicans although the Democrats claim it by 73. But with Cuyahoga as a stand off, the net net result would be a loss to Nash. "Jones carried Cuyahoga county two years ago and Nash had 13,914 ov?r McLean, deducting this from 76,;38, Nash's plurality in 53 counties would oe 62,827. Then if the other 34 counties maintain the ratio of the 53 that, are in the plurality for Nash will be over 75, 000 and probably over 85,000 for the rest of the Republican state ticket. "With Cuyahoga county conceded to the Democrats the Republicans havt 21 of the 33 state senators and 70 of the 110 repre sentatives, with a probable increase when the other 34 counties have re ported." Since noon Chairman Dick, on the per centage oi gains, estimaieu tne j-i miss ing counties, and this indicated that com plete returns mav make Nash's uluralitv over 85.000 and the rest of the ticket con siderably above that figure. Cleveland, Nov. 6. Complete election returns from Cuyahoga county give Nash (Rep.) 31,741; Kilbourne (Dem.), 32,010. Kilburne's plurality, 269. The Democrats elect their entire leg islative and county ticket with the ex ception of Hatfield for judge of the common pleas court, who is defeated by Phillips (Rep.) Phillips' plurality is 1,687. Cincinnati, Nov. 6. Unofficial returns received here from 81 of the 8S counties in Ohio show a plurality for Nash, Re publican, for governor, of 55,248. The seven counties not heard from gave Nash two years ago a plurality of 5,878. Assuming that this plurality will be the same this year Nash's total plurality in the state would be 61,126. MAJORITY OF SIX. Claims of Maryland Democrats on Joint Legislative Ballot. Baltimore, Nov. 6. Chairman Van devir, of the state central committee, when asked if he had any confirma tory reports as to the alleged Demo cratic victory in AUeghany county, said he had not. "I am prepared to believe It, how ever," he added, "and will be mighty glad if it proves correct." Asked for his figures on the general assembly, Mr. Vandiver said: "We will have a majority in the general assem bly of six on joint ballot and will have no difficulty in organizing the lower house. This estimate does not include Cecil county, which we are inclined to concede to the Republicans." Later advices from Allegany tend to confirm the reports that the Democrats have mad5 sufficient gains there to give them a fair chance of securing the legis lative delegation, at least in part. It is regarded as certain that Lewis. Dem ocrat, has been elected over Roman. Re publican, for senator by about 200 ma jority. Whether the missing districts will alter this result remains to be seen. At Republican headquarters in this city the defeat of Roman is conceded, but it is claimed that the rest of the legisla tive ticket is elected. The Republicans also claim gains in Talbot. Cecil and other counties, which they assert will give them 40 votes in the lower house and en able them to organize it. They are in clined to admit the election of Isaac Loeb Strauss. Democrat, in the Second legisla tive district of Baltimore, where he ran ahead of his ticket. Several precincts are still missing in that district and it is possible that they may elect one other Democratic candidate there. Not a word has been heard from St. Marys and Prince Georges counties as yet. Both are close counties, with Re publican tendencies. FROM MISS STONE Letter ReceiTed Dated Oct. toy U. S. Consul. 29, Washington, Nov. 6. The state de partment received a cablegram from Consul General Dickinson at Constan tinople saying that he had received a letter from Miss Stone, the missionary held by brigands for ransom, lated Oc tober 29. Sofia, Bulgaria, Nov. 6. The brigands having Miss Ellen M. Stone, the Ameri can missionary and her companion, Madame Tsilka in their custody were in Bulgarian territory near the Turkish frontier last week, according to author itative intelligence. The captives were lodged in caves and fires were lighted to protect them from the severe cold. Since then the brigands and the women have gone to some place unknown. The fact that violent measures, sucn as mutilation, to extort ransom, were taken, indicates that the brigands are under the impression that the longer they wait the better will be the terms obtainable. ' This attitude is regarded as being partly due to the publicity given to the subscriptions toward tne ran som, and it is increasing the difficulty exDerienced by Consul General Diekin- son in his efforts to reduce the brigands.' demands. PROVES AN ALIBI. Callahan Produces Some Strong Testi mony in Court. Omaha. Nov. 6. The last bit of testi mony in the Callahan perjury trial was taken this morning and the arguments were made during the afternoon. The case will go to the jury this evening. Harrv Strong, a laborer in South Oma ha, testified that Phelps, who told of hav ing seen Callahan in the vicinity ot tne Melrose Hill house the day of the kid naping, was working with him the day of the abduction and that they were some miles from the scene of the crime. George Metford testified to having seen the man who purchased the Burris pony and that it was not Callahan. For Shattered Nerves. A remedy that will soothe, build up the wasted tissues and enrich the blood is in dispensable. Lichty's Celery Nerve Com pound has been wonderfully successful in cases of nervousness, as thousands of grateful people will testify, bold by Geo. W. Stansrield. 632 Kansas ave. : Marshall Bros., 115 Kansas ave. Successor to Brosius. Lancaster, Pa., Nov. 6. H. Bird Cas- sell. Republican, was elected to con gress in the Tenth congressional dis trict, comprising Lancaster county, by about 7,500 plurality. He succeeds the late Marriot Brosius. For Shattered Nerves. A remedy that will soothe, build up the wasted tissues and enrich the blood is in dispensable. Lichty's Celery Nerve Com pound has been wonderfully successful in cases oi nervousness, as inousunus ui grateful people will testify. Sold by Geo. W. Stanslield. 632 Kansas ave.; Marshall Bros., 115 Kansas ave. SALE ORDERED. Stilwell Terminals Go to Satis fy a 4,000,000 Mortgage. Kansas City, Nov. 6. A. final decree of foreclosure and sale of the prop erties of the Kansas City Suburban Belt railway, the Consolidated Ter minal railway company, the Union railway company, and the Kansas City & Independence Air Line was issued in the federal court in this city today. These properties constitute what are known as the Kansas City system of terminals, formerly used by the Kan sas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad, now the Kansas City Southern. They were built and operated by A. E. Stilwell before he was deposed as president of the Pittsburg & Gulf road. The fore closure is made under suits brought by the Providence Life and Trust company against the different companies to cover mortgages aggregating $4,050,000. Shan non C. Douglass is named special com missioner to conduct the sale of the properties ,and the date of sale is set for January 1. DEMOCRATS (SET ONE. Election of Judges of District Court in South. Dakota. Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 6. The result of the election for district judge was: Smith (Rep.) First district, 2,000 ma jority; Jones (Rep.) Second district, 3, 000 majority; Bennett (Dem.) Third, 600; Frank B. Smith (Rep.) Fourth, 700; Mc Coy (Rep.) Fifth, 600 to 700; Goffey (Rep.) Sixth, no opposition. MeGee (Fusion) Seventh, probably elected by a narrow margin; Wbshabough (Rep.) Eighth, 700. Less than half the vote was polled. RESTORED TO TEN HOURS. Thirty-five Santa Fe Water Service Men Favored. Thirty-five men In the water service de partment of the Santa Fe, who were af fected bv the nine-hour order of Tuesday, were today restored to the ten-hour basis. Their pay will continue at the old rate per month. These men who are restored to the old schedule are all plumbers and water fit ters and their services are needed ' now by the road for the full ten-hour day. HER ONLY FRI EN D. England is Heartily Disliked by AH Except United States. New Tork, Nov. 6. According to the London correspondent of the Tribune, Englishmen have been noticing with surprise the bitter resentment existing in Germany caused by Mr. Chamber lain's casual reference to the Franco Prussian war. It is a straw showing the direction of the wind in Germany, where, in spite of the emperor's cordial relations with the reigning house here, England is regarded as an industrial enemy and is not liked. This revela tion of anti-English feeling in Germany strengthens the desire of public men and the press in London for a settle ment of all outstanding questions be tween England and America. An ex pression commonly heard that good feeling with America will be worth more than the closest alliance with Germany. The objection raised by Canada to a settlement of the canal controversy is attracting attention, but the hope is entertained that Premier Laurier's in fluence will be exercised and that there will be no opposition from Ottawa to embarrass the foreign office in opening a way for the adjustment of the entire series of Caradian questions. TO MELT CHINESE CANNON. Germans Will Dispose of Ancient Bronze Guns. New Tork, Nov. 6 Regarding the dis position of the 175 ancient bronze guns just brought from China to Germany by the steamer Krefleld guns which formerly stood on the walls of Pekin, the Berlin correspondent of the London Times and the New York Times says: The most ornamental of the guns will be placed in the naval museum at Berlin. The others will be melted for the sake of the bronze in them. The Kreifield also brought a number of Chinese gun carriages, with ammu nition and wagons. TWO FAMOUS WRESTLERS. Etnest Roeber Matched With. Neehad the Turke. New Tork, Nov 6. Ernest Roeber, the American cha.mpion Graeco-Roman wrestler, has just been matched to meet Nechad, the iurklsn wrestler, wno re cently arrived in this country. The articles call lor a straight Graeco-Roman match, best two in three falls. There will be a time limit of two hours, in case no fall is scored, and the man doing the most work in- de of that time will be awarded the decision. After one hour s work the men have agreed to a 15-minute rest. If onlv one fall is scored in two hours the man gaining the fall gets the de cision. All holds will be allowed. LOCAL MENTION. Mrs. A. C. Covell returned from a three weeks' visit in Albuquerque, N. M., Tuesday. Crowds of buyers are thronging .fish er's clothing store on East Sixth street, where the Mitchell Bros, bankrupt stock is being sold at half price. MARRIAGE 0E MAJOR-GENERAL C0RBIN AND MISS EDYTHE Major-General Henry C. Corbin. On account of the high rank of Major-General Corbin, there was a big as semblage of high officers in the army and navy, and also the diplomatic corps, in attendance at his wedding. It will certainly be interesting to women accustomed to paying $5.00 or more for footwear, to know that they can purchase all the comfort, style and wear that can possibly be put into a woman's boot ; particularly style, in the newest perfection in shoes for women, "Dorcas," and the price always the same $3.50. All the varieties of leather, all sizes and widths; the very latest in stylish appearance, with ease and com fort assured ever. " ! Everything that woman can desire in footwear from daintiest patent leathers to the stout, smart, mannish double-deckers all in the "Dor cas " Shoe, and for one price $3.50. You are invited to our up-to-date Shoe Department, where you will be received most courteously by gentlemanly salesmen, ready and willing to show goods with pleasure, no matter how particular the customer. fVERY O Woodbury's Facial Soap always 35c this sale only Mennen's Borated Talcum Powder always 35c this sale only , Wright's Dental Preparation (endorsed by U. S. Gov't.) always 35c, T P this sale only II IV Whiting's Satin Finish all colors box writing paper always 35 QJr this sale only k- German Imported Tapestry Tops (genuine ) this sale only 49o Warranted Genuine Horn-Back Alligator Parse this sale only... $1.08 SPECIALS in other departments NOW SELLING. Wednesday, November 6th. POSTPONE PENNY LECTURE Will Not Be Allowed to Interfere With Auditorium Concert. The lecture on the subject of the "Architecture and Music of Italian Churches," that was to have been given on Wednesday night, November 13 at the First Congregational church by Professor George B. Penny of the State university under the auspices of the City Federation of Clubs has been post poned indefinitely. x This arrangement is made so that the lecture will not conflict with the con cert at the Auditorium by the Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra on the same date, for the benefit of the pipe organ fund. The date for the lecture will be announced at a later date. SAFE CRACKED. Bank Bobbed of $2,000 at White Hall, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich.. Nov. 6. The safe in the private bank of O' Donald & Mor ten at White Hall was blown open by robbers early today and $2,000 taken. The explosion did $500 damage. It is supposed three men did the job. They escaped in a stolen rig. Anonvmous warning had been given the sheriff of a projected at tempt on the Montague bank and it and the White Hall bank were guarded Mon day night. Last night the White Hall bank was left unguarded. 13TII DEATH. As .Result of Anti Toxin Treatment For Diphtheria. St. Louis, Nov. 6. The thirteenth fa tal case of lockjaw, resulting from the ( ' ' , FOOT NOTE SPECIAL ! ! ! NOVELTY DEPT. Thnrsday injection of anti-toxin, was reported to Coroner Funkhouser today. Charles Cytron, 11 years old, was the victim. His death occurred two weeks ago, but was not reported at the time to the coroner by Dr. De Workin who had charge of the case. He said the boy was suffering from diphtheria when he administered the anti-toxin, which he procured from the St. Louis board of health. COOK WASN'T NEEDED. Sheriff Called to Willard to Take Care of Drunken Man. Sheriff Cook received a hurry up call from Willard last night and went out to that village armed with weapons enough to c-uell a riot. He found that, like the south end of the bridge ' at that point, the trouble was in Wabaunsee county. A man by the name of Cooper drank a few drinks too many of whisky and became rather trou blesome. He drove his family out of the house and the family called on the bridge gang for help. The bridge builders cap tured Mr. Cooper and tied him in bed. Mr. Cook found him in that Condition when he arrived and left him. Conditions of Kansas Banks. Washington, Nov. 6. The abstract of the condition of the national banks of Kansas, exclusive of Kansas City, at the close of business on September 30, as re ported to the comptroller of the currency, shows the average reserve held at 46.A2 per cent, against 42.67 per cent on July 15; loans and discounts decreased from $25, 260.429 to $24,530.6SO; gold coin increased from $1,105,306 to $1,121,686; total specie in creased from $1,707,618 to $1,7111,33: lawful money reserve increased from $2.25S.9U8 to $2,858,857: individual deposits increased from $32,019,640 to $33,564,477. Fancy Minnesota potatoes, 90c bushel. Whittelsey's. f &4-i - -j" - -:;' --; :i- ' ' . - .y". .. ..j. . Miss Edythe Patten. Miss Edythe Patten, the bride, has long been a favorite In White House and diplomatic circles, where she is known as "one of the pretty Patten girls." Her marriage with the general, who is her senior by quite a few years, is a genuine love match, Only. O TOPEKA MAN KILLED. Frederick Harmon Loses His Life in New Mexico. Frederick Harmon, who formerly worked as a trackman in the Santa Fe storehouse here, and whose father, Sol omon Harmon, is now a clerk in the storehouse, was killed this morning by being run over by an engine on the Santa Fe at Wagon Mound, N. M. Solomon Harmon left today on No. 1 for Las Vegas, where the body was taken. The funeral will be held at Las Vegas. While Frederick Harmon lived In To peka his home was in Parkdale. He was 24 years of age, and not married. The particulars of the accident are not known. Grinstead Case Postponed. Pool Grinstead has been in Topeka to day attending the supreme court. The habeas corpus case to determine wheth er or not he shall serve out the costs, the outcome of a libel suit, that was to have come up for hearing now has been postponed until February. Mr. Grin stead secured his release from Jail sev eral w-eeks ago by the Institution of the habeas corpus proceedings. Algiers Dock in Place. New Orleans, Nov. 6. The Algiers dock was today towed from Chalmette. where It anchored at midnight, to the naval site just below Algiers, without mishap. Some hours will be expended in securing the great structure to the anchorage provided. The formal cere monies attending the reception of the dock will take place this afternoon. PATTEN TODAY. W , ' 4. '