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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
YESTERDAY WAS EASTER
On the Pacific Slope, Because the
Moon "Fulled" Saturday Night.

San Francisco, March 3O.-A special
from Tacoma, Wash, says: 1t was
Easter Sunday yesterday on the Pa
cific slope. although probably not
more than a dozen people knew it,
Those who did know it are ambitious
astronomers and methematicians
They find that the first full moon
after the spring equinox put in an
appearance on this coast shortly after
10 O'Clock Saturday night and it is a
fact that Sunday after the first full
moon after the spring equinox is Eas-
ter Sunday the world over. But in
this psculiar case, said to be the first
instance of the kind since the begin
ming of tn e Christian era, only this
part of the Pacific slope has it's Eas-
ter Sunday week in advance of the
world.
When the moon fulled Saturday
night, reckoning by Pacific coast time.
it was already Sunday in New York
and London, consequently for the east
and the remainder of the world. ex-
cepting the Pacific coast the first Sun
day after the full moon after the
spring equinox will not arrive until
next Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
LAMBLIKE MARCH.
Balm, Beautiful and Poetic-Cool To-
morrow.

Calm, beautiful, poetic, spring
weather, a continuance of the weather
of yesterday is the condition existing
in Kansas today. March mas evident
ly decided to make reparation for the
disagrebale weather of the greater
part of the month, and is making ~
exit in a very lamb-like way. The
weather men say that we will hav'.
fair and pleasant weather tonight ard
tomorrow, but that it will be slightly
cooler tomorrow. Z
Throughout the entire state, along
the lines of the Santa Fe and Rock
Island, the weather is reported gen
orally clear and calm. the thermom-
eter registering from so to 70.
In New Mexico and Texas .he
weather is reported warm and clea~,
and in Colorado clear and cool
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
CHINESE KNEW OF 1T.
They Discovered the Cathode Rays as
They Did Everything Else.

Denver, Colo, March 3O-A special
to the Republican from Butte, Mont,
says: John Mcguire, manager OF Ma
CURES Opera House, and an antiquar-
ian of considerable note, has unearthed
what he believes to be the fact that the
cathode or X rays We're known to the
Chinese many centuries ago. He
found in the London Philosophical
Journal of 1882, an account of a cur
iOus Chinese mirror which had the
power to reflect upon a screen by the
aid of the suns rays, objects on the
back of the mirror. the mirror being
made of Chinese silver, a combination
of tin and copper. The Journal states
that those were but a few of the
mirrors then in existence and that
they were evidently remains of lost
art,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
CHURCHES PLAY BALL.
Methodists and Cumberland Presby-
terians Have a Set-to

Methodists and Cumberland Presby-
terians Have a Set-to.
GARDEN CITY, March 30.-One of the
most novel games of call ever played in
Kansas was enjoyed by our citizens.
A match was arranged between the
Methodist and Cumberland Presbyterian
churches. The game was very weak,
however, and the probations were alto
gether too strong for the G. P. boys, who
were obliged to take a severe drubbing
at their hands. The game was of course
very funny and all enjoyed the hearty
exercises very much.
The two churches were represented in
the following manner: For the Metho-
dists. J. Bigley, w. Duey, S. Leonard,
W. Dalton, l. Bogart, R. Clark, Holcomb,
w. Bennett and w. Smith; total score,
20. Cum berland Presbyterians, F. Nc
Cord, c. Roberts. H. Munger, Skeen, R.
Denny. r. StOtts, j. Duel, Jno. Roberts,
and F. Rose; total score. 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
sTocKMEN MEET.
Representatives From Five Counties
Express Themselves.

Representatives From Five Counles
Express Themselves
EMPoRIA, March 30.-At meeting of
the stockmen from Chase. Morris, Green
wood, Lyon and Usage counties. held in
this city Saturday afternoon, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, 1t is matter of history that
the railroads of Kansas were largely
built by the tax payers; and
Resolved, That we do not believe that
a return to the old rates which prevailed
for stock before the car load rates were
abolished, would be sufficient concession
on stock, but that we ought, in justice to
business interests, TO have still
lower rate, and we believe it would be
for the final prosperity of the railroads
to grant a reduction of at least 20 per
cent from the old basis. which was iu
effect prior to January l, 1896, and be 1t
further
Resolved, That we are unanimously
opposed to the weighing of stock on
board cars for the reason that the meth
cd of weighing is Inaccurate, and re-
suits in injury to stock and delay in de-
liVeripQ same.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
DIVIDING THE FARM.
Judge Hazen Opposes the Agreement
on the j. U. Hughes property.

District Judge Hazen this morning
refused to accept the agreement Of
the attorneys in regard to the parti-
ton of the property attendant upon
the divorce which Mrs. James U.
Hughes secured last week The judge
said the partition must be made SO
that Mrs. Hughes No. 1, who secured
a divorce two years ago, must be given
the 80 acres which Hughes decided to
her, and Mrs. Hughes No. 2 must have
the so acres known as the homestead.
This is the Rochester case in which
the husband skipped the county, talk
ing with him $4,000 and a daughter
when he learned the suit had been
filed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
HEAD WAS SEVERED.
Body of an Unknown Colored Man
Found at Edgerton

Edgerton, Kas., March 30.-The body
of an unknown colored man, about %
years of age, was found in the cattle
guard at the east end of the Santa F'e
yards at this point at $50 this morn
ing.
The head, which was completely sew
cred from the body, was lying near by.
1t is supposed that he was stealing a
ride on the trucks of a freight train,
and fell on the track at the point
where the body was found. The body
has been taken in charge by the town
ship authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
BIG STRIKE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, March 30.-What may de-
velop into strike which will paralyze
the building industry in Chicago for a
long time was begun today. So far
about three hundred carpenters are
out, but trouble is expected until every
one of the 5000 carpenters in this city
will have ceased work. The trouble is
about an hour day agreement be-
tween bosses and the carpenters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
SHERMAN COUNTY BONDS.
A Question as to Their Legality
Being Raised.

GooDLAND, March 80. - When the
floating debt of Sherman county was
funded it was done by an action of the
couoty board of commissioners, and not
by vote of the people.
There is a question now raised as to
the legality OF such action and whether
payment could be compelled should a
county refuse to pay bonds thus issued.
However, there is no intention on the
part of Sherman county to shirk the
responsibility that has been placed upon
her by the issue of these bonds, although
the failure of the Sherman county bank
make the payment of them a greater
burden than it would have been other
wise
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
robbery at Nickerson. kan.

Kansas City, March 30.-A special to
the Star from Wichita says the Mis-
souri, Pacific depot at Nickerson was
entered by burglars last night. The
Pacific Express company'S safe was
battered by sledge hammers and explo-
siVes. The officials are unable to open
it to find out whether or not anything
was stolen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
ARTIFICIAL CHICKS.


Dodge City Mans Lamps Lit Always.
DODGE CITY, March 31.-D. L. Boudu-
rant has now three incubators in oper
alton, and he expects to turn out several
hundred young chickens each week.
He has two iucubators, capable of
Matching 200 eggs each, and one incu-
bator that will hatch 400 eggs. Last
week he had two incubators that Matched
Owing to the failure of the heat regu-
lator the hatch did not turn out over 90
per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
THE MASONIC HOME.
Emporia Masons Making an Effort to
Secure 1t.

EMPoRIA, March 30.-At the last Me-
sonic grand lodge meeting at Wichita a
committee was appointed to select site
for the home, and that committee is now
ready to receive bids from the different
cities of Kansas Wichita has a suitab lie
building all ready for occupancy, and
offers it to the Masons for $4,000. Sa-
lima also has in 4 bid A site with from
eight to ten acres of ground is required,
and some of the local Masons think that
Emporia could make a more attractive
offer than any other city in Kansas.
Some influential members of the order
have been quietly looking about for suit
able grounds, and if they succeed as they
expect to, Emporia will go into the con-
test in earnest. The proposed home
viii! be the meeting place of all the Ma
sonic bodies of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Departures From Topeka.

The following persons have left To-
peka within the past twenty-four hours:
Via Santa Fe-Thomas A. Osborne,
New York; E G. Smith, Salina; H Rout-
man, Chicago; z. S. GIeed, New York;
Theo. Bracken, Emporia; Mrs. E b..
Young, Oklahoma City; J. L Bristow,
Ottawa. Via Rock Island-W. J. Carr.
Wichita; w. E Cochrane, Hutchinson;
Mrs. Chas. N Franklin, Wichita; f. B.
Dawes, Clay Center; o. c. Hill, Hia-
watba.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
STATE FORESTRY STATION.
Superintendent Bartlett Has Sent Out
100000 Trees

DODGE CITY, March 30.-G.V. Bartlett
superintendent of the state forestry sta
ton, has sent out by wagons the past few
weeks over 300, 900 trees to parties who
have come after them, and shipped by
rail $780, 900 trees.
On Friday he sent out $4,000 trees .
About 1.00U, 100 trees remain, consisting
of black locust, alianthus, honey locust,
catalpa, mulberry, Usage. orange. etc.
The trees are in fine condition for plant
ing. The trees were grown from seed
planted last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Mayor Strong Gets His Pass.

Freedman, president of the New York
Baseball club, has presented to the may
or a medal that will entitle him to see all
the league games played on the polo
grounds in 1896 The medal is of silver,
about the size of half dollar. The may
or was very much pleased with the pass
and will avail himself of the privilege
often during the season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
HOTEL FIRE AT MOBILE.
One Guest Falls From a Fifth Story
Window

MOBILE, Ala, March 30-eire in the
Battle House at $3.50 this morning, was
checked before serious damage was done.
Fifty guests were panic stricken. and
Constantine d. Liveratt, Greek, rep
resenting cotton buyers of New York
and London, received fatal injuries by
falling fran the fifth story. He died at
9 o'clock today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Junction city's Club.

JUNCTION CITY, March 30.-The base
ball management is making some prog
ress. Besides Wilson, True, Dunn and
Brandt, Crooch of Enid, Oklahoma, has
accepted the proposition made and
papers have been sent to him to sign.
Crooch is said to be the best pitcher in
the territory. Out of over fifty games
last year he lost only three or four
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
ROBBED BY TRAMPs.
Threw Grocer Conser Down in an Al
ley and Took 1886.

HIAwATHA, March 3O.-Two mon, a
tall and short one, attacked Grocer Con
ser about o'clock as he was about to
enter his yard through the alley gate
They threw him down and took from him
$115 in money and $3.50 in checks and
notes.
1t is possible that the checks cannot be
cashed. They did not attempt to search
his pockets or they might have found
some silver. The men are believed to be
persons who watched MIR. Conser count
his money
8 c. Hall says two men followed him
home. Fred Camper reports two tough
looking men answering Mr.. Conser's de-
scription hanging about his place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
MYSTIC BROTHERHOOD
Active at Blue Rapids-A Warm Elec-
ton Expected.

ton Expected.
BLUE RAPIDS, March 30-The "Mystic
Brotherhood" political organization of
the resubmission element, are working
secretly ~ in this county. They claim
to have the power to hold up any candi-
date who is Objectionable to them.
The city election next month will be
the most hotly contested election held
hero for years. The boilers ticket has
been made up in a way calculated to
catch the careless voter, and the wet
element" The citizens ticket has a
Republican at its head, Z A. Winter,
and the boilers has Populist at its head,
C. H. Parish. The women had decided
not to vote this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
snanish Capture Fine Horses.

Havana, March 30-C. ]. Monceda,
reconnoitreing in the vicinity of Sig
uanea, province of Santa Clara, has
been engaged with the insurgents who
left eight killed and thirteen wounded;
The troops also captured $50 fine
horses. The insurgents recently at
tackled the village and part of Sumido-
70, in the province of Pinar del Rio.
but were repulsed with a loss of eight
killed and retired with their woun eied-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
T. A. A. ELECTION
Held Tonight, at Which Doncyson
Should be Reelected.

The annual election of officers of the
T. A. A. will be held tonight at the as
sociation rooms. The opinion prevails
that J. B. Doncyson will be reelected to
the position of captain, which he has
filed so acceFtably the past year. Don
cyson is an enthusiastic and energetic
captain.
The schedule of Sunday road runs for
the summer, which Mr. Doncyson has
arranged. will be passed upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
WITH THE CYCLERs.
Lawrence ''Weary Wobblers" Visit
Topeka Yesterday.

Charles Elwell rode from Lawrence to
Topeka yesterday morning and spent the
day in town spinning stories with local
wheelmen. Manley is the high and
mighty scribe, or something like that, of
the Weekly Wandering Weary Wob-
blers, a Lawrence wheeling organization
which ATTRACTS considerable attention if
only for its name.
Twenty of the local cyclists made the
run to Perry and return in the morning.
They had all kinds of accidents, pune
lures, blowouts, broken chains and cracked
rims. Clare CIaudy and Jim Doncyson
got a puncture in their tandem, which
they took down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
HIS OPEN CHALLENGE.

Wr. Cunningham Wants to Wrestle
Larney or Capron.
TOPEKA, Kas., March 80, 1895.
Sporting editor of the JOURNAL:
l hereby challenge the winner of the
wrestling match to be held at Hamilton
hall Thursday night, April 2, under the
following conditions:
The match is not to take place until
after April 10; is to be best two in three
points down; catch as catch can.
[Signedl II. s. CUNNINGHAM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Lightning DESTROYS a Den

BRISTOL, Tenn, March 30.-The South
Atlantic s. Ohio railroad depot at Gate
City, Va, was destroyed by lightning
Two bridges of the road, crossing the
Holston river. were washed out of line by
the food, Two women names unknown,
were drowned. The flood has done great
damage to property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Clarke has resigned his pastorate of the
Raptist church here. He will enter the
lecture field for time at least.
Mrs. Julia L. Death. president of No.
172 woman relief corps of Blue Rapids
has been appointed deputy assistant sec
retarv and stenographer of the twelfth
annual convention, department of Kan
sas. w. r. c. which meets at Beloit,
April 81, % and 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
COOPERATIVE CREAMERY.

Manchester Association Has Taken
the Plant in Hand.
MANCHESTER, March 3O.-About the
first Of April the Manchester Creamery
association will take charge of the cream
G. Eyth of Enterprise, Kas. for the past
two years.
1t will be run on the cooperative svs-
tenn, and already several who have been
patroniZing other creameries have sipni-
fed their intention of coming here.
The proposition is simply this: After
paying the running expenses and inter.
est on the plant the total balance goes to
the patrons.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
THE DEMPSEY SALE.
Steers Averaged $50 and Horses
Brought Good Prices.

MANHATTAN, March 3O.-Col. Saw
yer considers the Dempsey sale, amount
ing to over $4,000, the most successful
made here for many years.
Sixty-six steers, three years this
spring. averaged $50 each. Choice two
year-old steers averaged $50 each.
Eighteen farm horses and colts were
sold in one hour at prices higher than
have been paid at a farm sale in five
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Baseball in Brown County.

HIAwATHA, March 30.-Hiawatha has
a good ball team this season and will
open the season with Falls City. A Hor-
ton stock company proposes to buy eight
acres of ground for $1,000 and make a
sportsman's park. bicycle track and ball
ground
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
TO SELL OUT.
Arthur Mills Will Dispose of His In
terests Here and Probably Remove.

Arthur Mills, the carpet merchant,
will sell out his interest in the store
and will probably leave Topeka for a
climate more suitable to his health.
Mr.. Mills is troubled with weak lungs
and the confinement of the store to-
gether with the changeable climate of
Kansas makes it advisable for him to
seek another location.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
THE OLDEST CHURCH.
The Episcopal Building at Irwin to Be
Moved and Preserved.

BLUE RAPIDS, March 3O-The oldest
church in Marshall county will be moved
from Irving to Blue Rapids. It was
built by Bishop VAIL and was for many
years the only Episcopal church in the
county.
1t will be restored to its pristine beauty
and usefulness. An effort is being made
to preserve the old landmarks and his
toricaI places. The Episcopalians have
taken the first step. There is some talk
of re-christening the chapel calling it
THE Bishop Vail Memorial church."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry. 112
and ia W. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
KENNEL CLUB SHOW.
Begins April 9Th at Ill East Sixth
Street for Three DAYS.

0LTeet TOT 4HTee Days.
The Topeka Kennel clubs dog
show will open April 9Th. A large
number of special prizes have been
offered 0y our leading merchants.
Mr.. James Cole of Kansas City, an old
and experienced dog handler, has been
engaged as judge and every one should
be satisfied. Entries close April 8, and
all dogs should be listed with the secre-
tary Mr.. J. P. Lucas of Elliott's gun
store before that time
The large store room, No. III East
Sixth street has been engaged for the
show room
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Time certificates issued by the Savings
and Loan association are superior to and
safer than a mortgage. Sixth and Kan
sas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Announcement At the request of a
number of my fellow citizens, l hereby
announce myself an independent candi-
date for councilman from the First
ward. J. B. BILLIARD
North Topeka, Kansas, March 81, 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Cooley Gone to ST. Louis.

Dick Cooley left yesterday for St. Louis.
where he will probably sign up with the
Browns Cooley says he didn't get as
get as much as expected, but he Will
draw a better salary than last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Fire Near Auditorium.

CHICAGO, March 30.-A furious fire ia
raging in the four story brick building
at 336 to 342 Wabash avenue, in the rear
of the Auditorium annex.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
Western Kansas League.

OBERLIN, March 30.-Steps are being
taken among the ball enthusiasts TO or
ganize a league in this section. 1t would
include the towns of Atwood, OberlIn,
Goodland, Colby and Phillipsburg.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30
WILL LECTURE.

Rev. n. Clarke Resigns-Mrs. Julia
Deaths Promotion.
BLUE RAPIDS, March s0.-Rev. Henry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

A musical and literary entertainment
will be given at the North Topeka Chris
tian church, Tuesday evening March 81.
Admission ten cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, 112
and ia w. Sth.
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Chicago and New York Will Soon
BE Home.
The Last Week of Work Has
Been Beneficial.
MEN IN GOOD SHAPE.
Pfeffer Doing About the Best
Playing.
Arson Well Satisfied With His
Prospects.

GALVESTON, March 30.-The spring
practice work of the Chicagos is near an
end. For nearly four weeks the boys
have taken daily spin upon the beach,
done gymnasium work, and played prac-
tice games when the weather permitted.
Coming south much earlier than the
other league clubs, and having this year
a much stronger team of colts to prac-
tice with, it is the unanimous opinion of
the men, if condition counts for any
thing, their chances for floating the PEN
nant over the Chicago clubhouse for the
season of '96 are more than hattering
Indeed, they are ready TO go the dia-
mond tomorrow. The pitchers complain
OF slight soreness, but that is not un-
looked for, nor considered as incapaci-
Eating the twirling department from
pitching winning games, for when the
championship season begins that trouble
will have worn off.
JACKSONVILLE, March 30-New York
wound up its practice in Florida in d
smart fielding and heavy batting game
They sailed for New York this morn
ing.
Manager Irwin said all of the men
were in good shape, have worked off sur
plus fat, are hard in muscle and strong
in lung. Pfeffsr distinguished himself
by his good play at shortstop, his battin g
and his lively base stealing.
Shorty" Fuller's play at short was full
of errors. Cavelle muffed his first fly.
His record was clean but for that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-30

We can keep you clean-Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia w. Eighth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-23
RAILROAD TRUST CASE.

New York April 21.After nearly
FIVE months de1ay the case Of the United
States against the Joint Traffic Asso-
citation came mp to-day for a hearing
before Justice Wheeler, in the Equita-
BILE branch Of the United States Circuit
Court. United States Attorney Wallace
AIcFarIane appeared for the United
States, and opposed to him were James
S. Carter, eN-Minister Edward S.
Phelps, W. G. Ledyard, Ashbel Green,
C. b. Alexander, IT, Randolph Robinson
and Judge Logan. of Philadelphia, the
latter for the Pennsylvania Railroad,
which filed a separate answer to the
complaint District Attorney McFar-
lanes opening address occupied the
time OF the court to the hour of recess.
and was not then concluded