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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
HELLO, LONDONI
The Possibilities OF Transatlantic Te1e
phones Being Established.

The Possibilities OF Transatlantic Te1e-
phones Being Established.
The long distance telephone lines in
America always excite the admiration of
electricians from Europe, where long dis
lance telephony has reached relatively
small development. They are built in
the most solid and substantial manner,
and the wires are all copper metallic cir
cults, arranged in a scientific manner de-
vised by the telephone engineers to cir
cumvent the disturbing currents that try
to get into them.
On a single line between Boston and
New York there are 40 wires, or more
than 5000 miles of wire altogether, con-
tanning more than 800 tons of copper
The line to Chicago, which is the wonder
of the scientific world and is continually
referred to as such by the European
scientific journals, is built Of much heav-
Ter wire, and each circuit between Bos-
ton and Chicago contains more than 500
tons of copper.
The use of the long distance telephone
system in this country has reached an
astonishing development, and in response
to public demand the system is constant
" being extended in all directions to put
more towns and cities on speaking terms
with each other. The limit of speaking
on overhead lines has not yet been reach
ed, and it is only a question of using
large enough copper wires to talk from
Boston to San Francisco.
The problem of ocean telephony is re-
ceiving much attention from scientific
men, but it has not yet got beyond the
stage of theories and discussions. The
solution Of it will involve the invention
Of some special type of cable, and it IS in
this direction that experiments and in
vestigations are being carried on by Vari-
Gus electricians The longest interna-
tiona1 telephone line now in existence is
that between London and Paris The
total length is 81 miles, of which about
20 miles are in submarine cable under
the English channel The talking is
good, and the line has been so successful
both scientifically and financially that
it is projected to build similar lines from
London to Brussels and from London to
Berlin.
1t is in America, however, that long
distance telephoning has made the great
est progress, both as regards the enor-
nous extent of the system, which puts
about $50, 600 telephone subscribers in
more than 20 different states in commu-
nication with each other. and as regards
the use made of it by the public.
InAmerica not only are the distances
over which the long line telephone works
much greater and the towns served by it
much moIe numerous than elsewhere,
but the service has become a business
necessity to much greater degree than
is the case anywhere in Europe. Boston
Advertiser
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

elected to the state senate in 1880 by
the Republicans. When the civil war
broke out, he was 80 years old. His
services. offered TO the government, were
accepted, and he was made a colonel,
the Twenty ninth regiment of Indiana
volunteers being placed under his COM
mand He was a good soldier. At Stone
River he charged at the head of brigade
across the river and drove General John
G.. Breckenridge from his position. But
he received bullet wound in the neck,
which laid him up for some time. For
this work at Stone River he was pro-
NOTED to be brigadier general of vol
unteers. AT Liberty Gap he charged
with his brigade and won, but at the
moment of victory was wounded in the
eye. At the close of the war he was Of
fered colonelcy in the regular army.
This he declined, deciding that the re-
wards Of an officer of such rank were
not sufficient. It was agreed on all
hands that he was an excellent military
man, and that he deserved something
better, but somehow it did not come,
and so he converted his Indiana proper
ty into cash and went to California,
where he believed he could win in bust
ness the substantial rewards that had
slipped from him during his military
career.
Still Followed by Bad Luck
But from the start luck appeared to
be against him He was counted by all
who knew him to be good business
man, but he could not get on IF he
bought fruit farm, the crop was blast
ed; if he invested in merchandise Of
any sort, the price dropped out of sight.
And so his bad luck continued until very
little was left of his property At last,
when he thought it would be necessary
for him to seek some salaried situation,
President Grant made him collector of
the port Of San Francisco. He was q
good collector, but the entire salary Of
the Office was used up in his support,
and when his term had about half ex-
pired he began to think about what he
should do at its conclusion. He had been
interested in two or three minor ventures
that had not materialized, and he had
made up his mind that, his own fortune
being gone, he would risk no other mans
money in enterprises of his direction.
One day he received a call from a
rather seedy looking man, who smelled
of the sea- This man said he had a plan
that might be worked SO as to yield a
fortune for all who Joined in The col
lector told his visitor that he did not
want to go into any scheme
ST have no money said Mr.. Miller,
'<and if had / would not risk it For
me to risk money is to lose it. -
''Wait till you investigate this mat
ter before you decide against it, - was
the reply. Il have something to show
you which believe viii convince you
| Not much money will be needed to carry
| out my ideas. and the influence Of = po-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
LOCAL MENTION.

Mrs. Annie Calihan's case of disturb
ance of the peace will be heard before
Judge Ensninger tomorrow morning.
1t is woman quarrel.
Levi Bennett, an old man 60 years old
who lives on Lime street. has been ar
rested on warrant from Chesney's
court, charged with stealing So worth of
stove wood from neighbor.
The twenty-third annual convention of
the Kansas Dental association Will occur
in this city on April 2427, at the Hotel
Throop. DR.. c. Z. Esterly of Lawrence,
is the president. will deliver his annual
address in the evening of the Path A
large programme, consisting of addresses.
essays, papers and discussions, has been
prepared
Fred Ellis, 13-year old colored boy
has been arrested for stealing oranges
from Green e. Kale. He aud Ernest
Mitchell, a brother of Cal Mitchell. who
is now serving time in the county iail.
broke open a box of oranges at the side
of the store. They were discovered by
Ldcian Broaders, one of the employees of
the grocery firm He caught them, but
Mitchell broke away. Young Ellis was
fined s. in police court and Mitchell was
discharged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

The annual conclave Of the grand castle
of Massachusetts, held in Boston, elected
the following officers: P. G. c., Walter F.
Lawrence of Somerville; G. G. c., Edward
B. Dow of Chelsea; @. V. c., John B. Rob
erts of Charlestown; G. H. P. George l.
South of Beverly; g. NJ. K, Eben A Nit
chell of Lynn; G. K. E., a H. Dolbeare of
Lynn; G. S. H, Walter w. Savage of Som
erville; CT. trustee three years, Frank d.
Woodbury. OF Charlestown; T. G.. Louis J.
Masters of Haverhill; s. G., W. E. Chip
man of Uxbridge-
Pennsylvania has 40 castles and 40, 312
mem bers.
During the seven years 1886, 1887, 1888,
1889, 1890, 1891 and 1892 59371 candidates
were admitted inPennsy Ivania, 400 castles
Instituted and embership increased 81, S12.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Lawrence today that all the college zyid-
ovs may venture forth without being
distinguished.
The german has broken into Ottawa
society, or rather has been gently coaxed
in Unless otherwise specified, it means
cheese and beer.
The Emporia athletic club has adopt
ed constitution and bylaws prepare
tory to putting them away, and never
looking at them again.
Immersion simply can't hold candle
to sprinkling among the colored people
at Manhattan. The MethodIsts baptized
ten to the Baptists' four.
An order has been given from Abilene
to Newton firm for a large saw mill
outfit This is the first Indication that
J. r. Burton has needed help.
Since the city election. the Emporia
Republican says 1t feels like the Quaker
whc told his wife: Livery body is queer
but me and thee and sometimes thee Is a
little off,
The men who were laid off at the nj.
K. 6 T. shops at Parsons on account OF
the business depression, have been put
to work again, and the shops are now
running full time
The only persons in Independence that
were sorry to hear the report of Bill Dali
toms death were the tailors who still
have pair of trousers that he ordered
but never called for.
When the Baker boys of the military
company get their nice new uniforms, it
VIII be all Lieutenant Smith do to
keep the girls from carrying the fellows
right out of the ranks.
Ralph Cooley Of Abilene has invented
a self feeder for threshing machines.
The men who have fed timothy with a
tail wind blowing, will know how to ap-
preciate such an arrangement.
Sheriff Allen Of Bourbon county has
refused to comply with the law reducing
his salary on the ground that it is uncOn-
stitutional. A test case will be made of
it by the county commissioners.
The poles for the electric car line at
Leavenworth will stand along the curb
ing instead of the middle of the street,
says the Standard. What will the poor
rustic do now for something to bump
against when he alights?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
TvHE r1Rsr PAPER IN KANSAS TO Sc;

rTvHE FIRST PAPER IN KANSAS TO Sc
n the leased wire service of the Associated
Press controls exclusively for Topeka the Full
Day Service Of this great organization for the
collection Of news A telegraph operate in the
STATE JOURNAL. ONCE is employed for the sole
purpose of taking this report, which comes con-
kinuOusly from 80 a. till 400 D. m. with
bulletins Of important news up to p M over
d wire running into this office and used only for
the day Associated Press business between the
hours above named.
tzE- The STATE JOURNAL IS the only paper In
Kansas receiving the Fun Day Associated Press
Report
Ezg-The STATE JOURNAL has regular aver
age Daily Loca. Circulation in Topeka Of more
than all other Capital City DaiIies Conn
bfned. and Double that of its principal
competitions very creditable morning news
paper.
Publishers Association
W-The STATE JOURNAL Press Room Ia
squlpped with a Lightning Web Perfecting
Printing Fress-the handsomest and fastest
piece of printing machinery 10 the state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
order of the Golden Chain.

AT the tenth regular session of the su-
preme lodge, held at Pittsburg, representa-
tives from 20 states were present.
The su preme officers of the order are: Su-
preme commander, Oliver E. Craig, BaIti-
more; supreme vice commander, J. A Ba
den, Baltimore; supreme assistant com
mander. John E. McCahan, Baltimore; past
supreme commander, G. c. Biting, Phila-
delphia; supreme prelate, J. NJ. Ponder, At
lanta; supreme secretary, A. Stanley Wier
Baltimore; supreme treasurer, w. H Sad
Ter, Baltimore; supreme guide, G. V. Lep
per, Philadelphia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
Especial Correspondenoe.I

Luck-sLucky' Baldwin
Especial Correspondence.1
SAN Francisco, March "a They tell
q story of a young man who went to ID.
o. Mills when he was a resident of this
city, but after he had made his fortune,
and sought to win the capitalist 3 favor
by congratulating him on his good luck
in certain business enterprises. Mr..
Mills did not appear to be pleased over
much
Il don't call it luck, - he replied. Il
call it good Judgment
Certainly, certainly, - said the other,
in haste to retrieve his blunder. 81 IN
derstand that. But, after all, Mr.. Mills,
1 think you are in great luck in having
such good Judgment -
The story stops without telling wheth-
err the young mans adroit turn saved to
him the good opinion Of the money king.
Not all men of millions would agree
with Mr. Mills if, as his remark would
seem to indicate, he believes that chance
has nothing to do with the business af-
fairs of men. Abram s. Hewitt, the ex-
mayor of New York, who felt called
upon not long ago to score certain south
ern statesmen, believes that luck often
exerts considerable and appreciable in
duence.
Mr.. Hewitt ON Bad Luck.
cit is my opinion, - said Mr. Hewitt,
ssthat bad luck has been the real cause
of many failures. I have known men Of
excellent business habits and intelli-
gence Of high order who could not get
ON, and for no other reason, so far as /
could see, than that luck was against
them -
The late John F. Miller, lawyer, SOL
der, United States senator and capital
list, used to say that he believed in luck,
and in change of luck, too, and GER
tain1y the story Of his career as told me
today might be used as an argument by
those who wish to prove that chance Is
a live element in human affairs.
Mr. Miller was a native Of South
Bend, Ind. When he had finished his
general education, he studied law, but
his health failing he was obliged to
spend three years in California. Upon
his return to Indiana he took part in
the state campaign of 1856 and was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Grand ter EDWARD MITCHELL.
workman. Edward Mitchell of Salem; grand
foreman, George T. Higgins of Providence;
grand overseer, John c. Gallagher of New
Haven; past grand master workman, Judge
Albert G. Andrews of Augusta, Me grand
recorder, J. Edward Burt of Boston; grand
receiver, Thomas T. Temple of Boston;
grand guide, Louis c. Merrill of Concord.
n. H; grand inside Waterman. Harry L.
Pierce of Leomister; grand outside watch
man, Frank Ingalls, of Bangor, Me.
The deputy grand master workman of
Michigan is required to furnish guarantee
bond of 81 ,0OO
Grant lodge, Minnesota, has offered a
prize Of $50 in gold to the member securing
the largest mum Der of members during the
rest of the year.
The average age of the order in Michigan
is fl years.
During 1898 1875 applications were re-
ceived at the Massachusetts, grand lodge
Office, of which 1928 were rejected.
There are 30,942 United workmen in the
state Of New York.
The bond of the grand receiver of Mis-
souri, is 500, 600: that of the grand recorder
SO, 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
American Legion Of Honor.

New York state has averaged eight candi-
dates q day since the 1st of March
The annual session of the grand council
of Massachusetts reelected the entire board
of grand officers
The indications of good growth were
never surer than now, and with the revival
OF business the order ought to grow as 1t
never grew before.
The salaries of the grand officers of Massa-
chusetts remain the same as last year-S50o
for the grand com mander, $500 for the grand
secretary and $50 for the grand treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
KANSAS PARAGRAPHS.

The Winfield Chautauqua assembly
viii convene June 10.
DIR. Mallet OF Atchison ought to be
able to deal disease some pretty hard
knocks.
The voting down Of the library propo-
Sition at Salina il considered a great
victory by the Democrats.
There are 50 many school ma'ams in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

GROVER still keeps his ear turned to-
ward New York for financial pointers,
while his hired man Morton continues to
poke fun at the poor old ~hayseed farm
ers." Two more years of this policy will
enable the next Democratic national con-
vention to find plenty Of room in a coal
house. 1t can't even elect & councilman
in Topeka. now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

"THE simple truth about the currency
problem is that the people are satisfied
with the present situation and do not
want the circulating medium further
tinkered with" says the St Louis Globe
Democrat This is cool After tinker
ing the currency until its suits their ut
most dreams Of cupidity the Wall str eet
organs shout Hands OFF,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

THE people, generally, are. not so Sc
riously considering the Coxey army as
some of the eastern editors who in their
closets are talking of Maxim guns
and so forth A procession of miserable,
ragged hoboes going to Washington or
any other place is scarcely going to
Brighten the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

INVESTIGATION of the riots in Pennsyl-
vania some weeks ago resulted in the
discovery that some of the miners had
been so near starved that they, their
wives and children, had been eating dogs.
Perhaps the coke workers have also
tired Of eating dog
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

were 313 lodges
represented, and
PSI new past mas
ter workmen re-
ceived the grand
lodge degree. The
fees of the grand
medical examiner
were raised from
IS to 35 cents for
each application.
The following Of
fcers were INSTALL
ed by . Supreme
Master Workman
D. H Shields:
and m a s t e r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

WHv is congress rushing through the
Behring sea bill so fast The boards of
trade and the New York stock exchange
are not urging it. Aren't they afraid
they'll make a false move if they act
without hearinr from them?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

The New York World is carrying on
great fight against the custom Of pad
ding" in the Elmira reformatory; a
mighty crusade is hardly necessary to
stop padding with a rubber hose in
Topeka kangaroo court, however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

GOVERNOR PATTIsoN of Pennsylvania,
after the experience of other governors
recently. hesitates to call on the militia
TO uphold the law in the coke regions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

If the police department will only
capture the man who sets fire to the
barns, all will be forgiven and they will
be restored to their old place in the re-
gard of the public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
Weather Indications

WAsH1NeToN, April Forecast till
p. ND Saturday: For Kansas-Fair; south
westerly winds; warmer Saturday morn
ing in western portion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

SOUTH CAROLINA doesn't need whisky
dispensaries half as bad as she doel
spelling and copy book dispensaries-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
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UNITED woRkMEN.

Grand Lodge of massachusetts Elects Of
Unconstitutional Chips.
The late session of the grand lodge of the
Massachusetts jurisdiction was one of the
largest ever held about 800 representatives
and members being in attendance. There
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

In seems Governor TuIman finds it a
thankless task TO put his whisky scheme
or his whisky down the necks of the
South Carolinians.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

That was great Republican revival in
Topeka yesterday, with Ed Hoch as
chief evangelist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

Cot BRECKENRIDGE says he wanted
Miss Pollard to ''die out his life" 1t ap-
pears that Breck has died out our ma
tional life some time ago, but he wasn't
buried quick enough. Ughl hold your
dOza
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

PEOPLE who grumble about the pres
emit pension laws should see to it tina
there are no more wars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

IL the people of South Carolina do
not like liquor dispensary laws they
shouldn't pass 'em-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

THE Unknown in the Coxey move
ment will probably cease to be famous
as soon as he is known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

On Saturday the Great Rock Island
Route will sell tickets to Kansas CITY
and return at one fare for the round trim.
Tickets good 70 return not later than
Monday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

BREcK1NRrDeE continues to appear in
the court room smiling. "a man may
smile, and smile. and be villain"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

THE senate debate on tariff will con-
tinue all summer it is said. if the hoboes
don't put an end to it. son to Washing
ton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06
OR JUDGMENT?
WHICH Is MORE FREQUENTLY re-
SPONSIBLE FOR SUGGEST

D. o. s1ills Says, cit Is Good Judgmsnt.S
A s. Hewitt Does Not Wholly Agree
with Hfm-John f. zfi11er's Change of
Luck-ssLucky" Baldwin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-06

We have STRAWBERRIES
for Saturday Cheap.
Tombstone epitaph., 1894-04-01
k n hooked Out.

Mrs. Gallen received a dispatch from her husband this afternoon ar . nonncing the welcome in diligence that inc land court had declared the San Rafael del Nalle grant upon which their ranch is located govern ment land and that the claimants had no right 10 it.
 This decision is an important one and settles the title tO many of the hest ranches in Cochise county, in cluding Packard's Greens and the famous Lewis Springs. IL means the rapid settlemrn. of this valley by an energetic claSs of people. Ihe case may be appealed but it is not likely.
Tombstone epitaph., 1894-04-01
As Others See Us.

The Citizen makes the following observation-in it's editorial columns
 Tombstone is liable to be done up in A new alJ prosp' eiive deal shat has been under con alteration by the ciii- zens oi Cochi,e county for some time -the removal of the county seat oi the county to some point on the line of the Southern Pa, fife. This is the result of much dissatisfaction which has arisen over the attempt of Tomb stone politicians 10 hold the contipu- ous ntrol of he ,f,irs of the count, Benson has beendecided up n for the new $. at and the issue will be made ai the polls. The PRosPE ToR declares ,ha' the county is ripe for the change and sounds a note of warning to the fighting factions of T mbstone. The result will he watched with interest by he citizens Of Pima county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1894-04-01

In the land court yesterday evidence was closed in the San Rafael del Valle te. Ford made the opening arguments for one part of the case, for the claim ants Col. Herrng followed for an other branch of the case, for the grant claimants. Juige Barnes will open and Attorney Matt Reynolds will close for the United States, and Col. Her ring will close the arguments.
Tombstone epitaph., 1894-04-01

Iti is reported that serious trouble has been caused Al the Congres. nine hy the appearance of eighteen Italians, who h We been put to work in the mine. A large number of American miners appeared there for work and d-manded that the Italians De di-- charged, threatening the life of the foreman unl,ss their request were compiled with. Matters were in this condition when our informant left.
Tombstone epitaph., 1894-04-01

The soldier who shot cOmrade in a fight at CTittenden few months ago and has been under guard at Huschnca since that tune, made an intellectual attempt 10 escape on Wed ne-day by running away. After being missed, scout- were put on his trail and had him back on the reservation in 8 short time. He feared the re>ul' nf an investigation by the grand jury, which Is in session this week at Tue son.
Tombstone epitaph., 1894-04-01

Dr. Spencer ani others have located nine Cnyx mines in the santa Rita mountains, short distance from Greaiervi!le. he claims are bunched and take in about ore hundred and eighty acres of ground. Dr. Spencer says thers are mountains Of the val uable stone on the claims. He ha- a number Of beautiful samples on exhi- bition in his ottice.-Siar.