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Evening star., 1897-02-12
CABLE CHESS MATCH
American and English Players Began
It This Morning.
an INTERESTING SKATING RACE
Gossip Regarding the YaIe-Harard
Agreement.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

NEW YORK, February 1.-THE great
international team chess match on ten
boards between the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and the United States of
America began this morning The British
players were seated in the Princes room,
Hotel Cecil. on the Thames embankment,
London, while the American team were on
the stage of the Brooklyn Academy of
Music. AS early as o'clock people were
busy on the stage completing the arrange
ments, and half an hour later the specta-
tors began filling the house. There was a
great deal Of excitement, owing to the un-
certainty about the American team
Until half-past o'clock it was not defin-
itely known who would be the tenth man.
Shortly before 10 o'clock, however, the
names were put up, and it was seen that
the team would be made up as follows:
P1iisbury, Showalter, Burrille Barry
Hymes, Hodges, Delmar, Helms. Teed and
McCutcheon. These men were assigned to
the ten tables in order just named.
In few minutes the names of the Brit
ish team were posted, as follows: Black
burne, Locock Atkins, Lawrence. Mills
Bellingham, Blake, Jackson, Cole and ia
Shortly after 10 o'clock the British nm
pire, Prof. j. C. Rice, called play. and
those Americans who were playing the
whites made their moves. While the Eng
lishmen were just filing theirs, after the
opening moves had been made, the follow
ing bulletin was posted:
Tables. Players oro,,,
Blackburne Pilsbury Two knights desapsa
2 ShOwalter SIS. LocOck Ruy IOpez
Atkins Burrille Vienna game
Barry vs. Lawrence PO 4
1Is vs.. Hymes French defense
Hodges Bellingham Ruy IopeZ
I1ihke Ie vs.. Demar French defense
lielmes Jackson Ruy Jonez
0 Cole Teed PIX
10 McCutcheOn We. Jacobs Counter centar co nb
Great Britain played white on the odd.
numbered tables and the Americans on the
eVen-numbered boards
Evening star., 1897-02-12
IN GRAND CIRCUIT.
New Towns Are fReeyIville, Mass, an
GIens Falls, N. Y.

New Towns Are fReeIlville, Mass, aud
GIens Falls, N. Y.
A meeting of the stewards of the Ma
tionaI Trotting Circuit was held yesterday
at the office of the Detroit Driving Club
secretary w. HI. Gocher. secretary Of the
National Trotting Association. was present
The associations at Reedville. Mass, and
Glens Falls, N. Y, were unanimously ad-
mitted to the grand circuit. No application
was received from Buffalo
The dates for meetings will be as follows:
Saginaw. July to 3; Detroit. July 13 to ~;
Cleveland. July 26 to 81; Columbus, August
2 to 9; Fort Wayne. August to II: In
dianapolis, August 18 to. n; Glens Falls
August "A to 81 Reedvil1e. August 81 to
September 4; Fleetwood. N. Y. September
8 to IL.
The aggregate Of purses viii amount to
$25O.O0O. the largest In the history Of the
association. Action was taken according tc
which every club must give purses averag-
Ing not less than 1850 each.
Evening star., 1897-02-12

Cleveland. and until this burden of work
Is disposed OF 1t will be impossible to sue
cessfully carry out such an underfakInS
Tnat there IL general sentiment in favor
of putting the post offices In the civil sery-
Ice list Is evident from the letters and ne
titions from all parts Of the country which
are accommodating daily.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM.
There WIN BE No Further Extension
Under This Administration.

Mr.. Proctor, president Of the civil service
commission. Is authority for the statement
that there will be no further extensions Of
the civil service system during the re-
mainder of the present administration. and
that President Cleveland has no intention
Of bringing the host of fourth-cIass post
Offices into that system. The classification
of this army Of over 6,000 postmasters II.
however. according to the civil service COM
missioners. only q question Of the near
future. The commission IL now engaged in
an immense amount of work arising from
the recent wide extensions made by Mr..
Evening star., 1897-02-12

Are really the acme of perfection In
gas-heating appliances. That may
seem impossible when YOU consider how
really useless n gas heater heretofore
has been, bnt the inventor of the
''CalOyit" struck the 'desideratum,'
for it is most powerful heater, and
burns but the minimum of gas
Evening star., 1897-02-12
CorneIl-Naval Cadets Race.

The details Of the Annapolis race between
Cornell University and the cadets have
been arranged. The race VIII take place
Saturday, May Is. between the Naval Acad-
envy crew and CornelFs second crew, orcl
a two-mile course. The Cornell men will
be the guests Of the cadets during their
stay at Annapolis, and IRE to occupy twelve
rooms In their quarters.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
rwenty sailor. Drovnea.

It Is stated that twenty members Of the
crew OF the British steamer Cayanus were
drowned In the recent wreck Of that vessel
near Ushante. France. The Cayanus was
bound from Bnboa to Glasgow.
Evening star., 1897-02-12

Bald heads are becoming too frequsut amoag the
m'edle-aged. This can be prevented By the timely
use OF Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

to suffer the consequences. Leland de-
Tended Mr. Rristow. Baker suggested
that Bristow was the most unpopular
man in Kansas and that his appoint
ment was opposed by all of the polite
ianS from this state, except Leland.
The interview between the two men
terminated after some further passages
and the outcome is anticipated with
much interest.
Leland's hope is to secure the con-
sent of Hook, Senator Bakers candi-
date for internal revenue collector to
get off the track and permit Leland's
recommendations the full right of way
in exchange for which Leland will en-
United States judge to succeed c. G.
Foster at Topeka. 1t is said to be no
secret that Hook has a consuming de-
sire to succeed to Judge Fosters seat
on the bench and Leland hopes to get
him out of the way by promises of as
sistance and incidentally relieve Sena-
tor Baker of the necessity of caring for
him.
Some of the Republicans around the
capitol believe that Baker may be in
dependent enough to refuse to make
Leland'S recommendations and make
an effort to build up the Republican
party in Kansas, but others say that
Baker will make any sacrifice to hold
it is expected to be but a few days un-
til Mr.. Baker makes his recommends
tfOns, then it will be known whether or
no he has surrendered to Mr.. Leland
or has stood by his guns. 1t will un-
questiOnably please Kansas Republi-
cans to see that Baker has held his
ground and stood upon his rights
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
1T PAID KING GEORGE.
He Made Millions by Specula-
ton in His Countrx's Bonds.

Paris, May 4-The BiI Bias SAYS the
king of Greece used the crisis in the af-
fairs of his country to speculate in
Greek and Turkish bonds with the re-
suit that his majesty has cleared O,O0O,-
600 to 35 900, 900 francs.
Athens, May "A dispatch from
Pharasalos says the Turks have avoid
ed makingany further attacks upon We
Iestino, confn1ng themselves with re-
connoitering the neighborhood of the
place.
The Greeks. it is announced, occupy
strong positions which enable them to
repulse superior forces.
London, May A special dispa tch
received here from Arta this afternoon
says that a force of 5000 Greeks, com
manded by Col Bairactharis, while ad-
vancing on Pentepigadia, has been en-
gagged by the Turks. A battle, accord
ing to this dispatch, is now in progress.
New York, May A copyrighted dis
patch from London to the Journal,
says:
The report that the Princess of Wales
was using her utmost influence to bring
about English Intervention in favor of
Greece in the east, is corrOborated by
the London press.
The princess, accompanied by the
prince, takes the unprecedented course
of asking the assistance of Mr.. Glad
stone.
They have made an engagement to
visit the ex-premier at HaWarden on
May TO-
Mr. Gladstone is in splendid health
once more and walked home from
church yesterday to Hawarden Castle,
a distance of half a mile, in a bolster
Gus storm.
New York, May A dispatch from
VOlO to the Journal says:
The situation here seems to be i'm
proving under the command of Sno-
lensli, who did so well with the artil-
lery at Reveni The Greek troops seem
to have better chance of holding the
ground which remains. The army is
divided into three divisions, u, 900 men
under command of SmoIenski are at
Velestino to defend the approaches to
VOlo; 5000 men are encamped at Phar-
salOs, and the rest of the army, with
Prince Constantine, 10000 in number,
is at DomOko, south of the Pharsalos-
These last will have to stand an attack
of the Turks from Trikhala, which was
occupied yesterday by the troops.
The Greek feet has just arrived in
the harbor and the panic which pre-
vailed for the last three days is lessen
ed. Three cruisers, one French, one
English and one Italian, are also here.
Athens, May 4-The Greek govern
ment has recalled Col VassOs from
Crete. He will be replaced in command
of the Greek forces in the island by Col
StaikOS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
WHAT GOV. LEEDY SAID
When Told That Saloon Was Run
ming Openly in Topeka

Governor Leedy was seen at his room
at the National this afternoon where
he is confined by a slight illness.
The reporter told Governor Leedy
about the opening of saloons in Topeka
and he seemed interested. His first
question was Have you complained to
the chief of police"
I am not complaining. I am merely
gathering news said the reporter.
THE police might go into this place
themselves if they cared to-"
Has the county attorney done any
| thing recently?" was the next ques-
ton. The governors point apparently
being that a Republican county attOr-
ney was refusing to enforce the law.
After answering the question the re-
porter assumed the role of questioner:
What do you propose to dO?" he ask
ed.
Governor Leedy was thoughtful for a
moment. Then he said: 4 appointed
the man for chief of police that Dr. Nc
Afee and other good temperance people
of Topeka wanted. I also made Mr..
Henderson their choice, secretary of the
board. I feel that 1 have done my duty
in the matter. The law dOes not con-
template that I shall appoint men on
the boards of police commissioners and
then follow them around to see that
they do their duty. I appointed good
men on the board in Topeka and it is
not just the thing that 1 should fol
low them around to see that they did
the right thing"
But they are ansWefaple 10 you Ioh
their acts?"
Yes. that is true. But no complaint
has been fled with me, and until that
is done, I can do nothing. 1t is not my
business to inquire around to find out
whether the commissioners are doing
their duty
Did you expect the board to enforce
the law when you made the appoint
ments?"
Yes, did
Would you remove the members of
the board if you are convinced that they
are not doing SOP
I decline to say what I would do.
never make an announcement of what
I intend to do"
Have you given the police commits
sioners of Topeka any instructions con-
cerning the enforcement of the prohibi-
tory law?''
No, I have not. I have not dictated
the policy of the police commissioners
in any of the cities. 1 tried to get the
best men I could find, and appointed
them. I have said nothing to the police
boards concerning their duty; the law
prescribes that and it is not in my pro-
vince fO interfere y
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A Charity Fair Being Held, and
the Place Was Packed.
A PANIC FOLLOWED
The Building Was of Wood and
Burned Rapidly.
Thirty Dead Bodies Recovered d
and 35 Injured.
Many Missing and are Thought
to Have Perished.

Paris, May 4.-Fire broke out at four
o'clock this afternoon in a crowded
charitable bazar in the Rue Jean-Gou-
jon. at which the Duchess Dues and
other well known patronesses were
present.
Many people We're burned to death
and there was a terrible panic during
which number of persons were injur-
ed
Thirty bodies have been recovered, 50
injured people are being cared for by
physicians and many are reported MISS
ing
The building in which the fire broke
out was a temporary structure of wood.
The flames were first discovered above
the stall occupied by the Duchess
Dues and while the place was densely
crowded. The bazar is an annual func-
ton, presided over by the lea ders OF
Partisan society. A terrible panic and
crush followed the alarm of fire. There
was a wild rush for the exits and the
weaker persons were broken down and
trampled upon.
The inf1ammab Bile nature of the build
ing and contents caused the flames to
spread with great Tapidity, and in q
very short time the bazar was a mass
of flames.
The bodies of 80 victims of the cOnha-
grafton, mostly women, were after
wards recovered and laid out on the
sidewalk, where the cOrpses formed a
CHASTITY spectacle.
Many people, however, are still miss
ing, and it is feared they are buried in
the ruins.
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but it was not in use and the man who
usually presides over this auxiliary was
not present. This counter does a good
business in the evening.
The reporter was in the place about
ten minutes. Dpring that time five or
six men were served with beer from the
keg on tap in the ice box Then the re-
porter walked out The door stood open
and men We're coming and going.
Near the foot of the stairs the report
er met County Treasurer F. NJ. Stahl.
Would you like to see an open saloon
in IOpeka?" inquired the reporter.
eS, sir; / would, " replied Mr. Stahl
1t has been many years since I have
seen anything of this kind in Topeka -
He was directed to the place and in
few moments returned with his eyes
standing out and evidently very much
agitated.
L am astounded,'' said he. Il never
expected to see anything of that kind
in Topeka again, but it is there. 1t is
an open saloon, as open as the place can
be did not suppose such a thing pos
sible."
the reporter about this particular sa-
loon and the new fixtures, said:
There is no doubt in my mind that
the saloons are paying some one for
protection. A man would not spend ST.
600 in fixing up place like that unless
he was paying some one for protec-
ton
This is not the only open saloon in
Topeka. It is one of several large ones
on Kansas avenue. The police and the
county attorney and the sheriff walk
by them every day.
The patrOlnan on the beat which in
cludes this saloon, told the reporter that
he did not know of its existence.
It is time for Chief Steele and the
board Of police commissioners COM
posed of J. B. Billiard, NJ. D. Hender-
son and Wilson Keith, to rise and ex-
plain the situation. Chief Steele can
find a jOintist who deals out LIQUOR ont
of a gallon jug in a cracked glass while
saloons run wide open almost at the
door Of the police station
Shawnee county also has a county at
torney, Republican, and a sheriff
elected by an ''independent'' movement
II the police allow the laws to be vio-
lated it does not excuse Sheriff KEEP
ley and County Attorney Jetmore They
are accountable to the people and are
just as much to blame for the situation
as the police department. If the paO-
pie want these saloons, they will not
be disturbed, but if the people don't
want them, it looks like they had been
making some pretty bad blunders no
matter what party ticket they voted. If
the people want to get rid of the sa-
looms they will have to organize here
after without the aid of any party
organize merely as citizens determined
to enforce the law.
The saloon keepers are apparently
paying for protection. Who are they
paying is the question the people would
ing money to enrich and debauch the
officers of the law the public ought to
know it.
Here is another object lesson in the
failure of partisanship for securing
good government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
DIEM THE STREETS.
Cubans Dying of Starvation in the
Streets of Matanzas.

Chicago, May "A special to the
Tribune from Washington, d. c., says:
Official reports of the most serious
character have recently come to the
state department regarding the starva-
ton and misery in Cuba, and Secretary
Sherman has sent instructions to all the
consular officers in Cuba requesting de
tailed reports as to the situation in their
districts.
In the course of a long confidential
report from Matanzas. United States
Consul Alexander c. Brice said:
Over 1000 persons have been concen-
trated at this place, three-quarters of
whom are entirely without means of
support; women and children are dying
on the streets from starvation Death
and misery walk hand in hand. Among
these people there are several An1eri-
cans. Yellow fever, small poX and 9TH
er diseases are prevalent. All this is
the result of Gen. Weyler's inhuman
policy. Aid for these sufferers should
promptly come from the United States
Other reports of a similar cha Iacter
have been received from the regularly
accredited agents of the United States
and have been placed before President
Mckinley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
ADMIRAL MEADE DEAD
His Death Followed an Operation for
Appen ndfcitis.

Washington. May Admiral Meade.
retired. U. S. n. who has been at Wash
ington for three weeks past died today at
DR.. Johnston's private sanitarium. There
were present Drs. Johnston, Wales, Mrs.
Meade and Mrs. Patterson at whose home
Admiral Meade was taken sick with the
grippe which was afterwards aggravated
by appendicitis. An operation had to be
performed, from its effects the admiral
failed to rally.
The funeral will be held at Mrs Patter-
sons home a 100 Vermont avenue and the
interment with military honOrs Will be at
Arlington. Admiral Meade was one of the
beSt-known officers of the modern navy,
saw hard service before, during and after
the civil war in all parts of the world on
important naval and diplomatic missions.
During the last administration he and the
president had serious disagreement re-
sulting from the admiTaIs criticism in an
interview of the policy of the administra-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
WILL HAVE PURE TEA.
Secretary Gage Has Issued Orders
With That End in View.

New York, May 4.-Collector KiIbreth
has received from Secretary of the Treas
ury Gage a series of regulations aimed to
prevent the Importation of spurious and
adulterated teas. The new regulations.
which must be put into effect at once,
provide that hereafter the importation of
inferior in quality purity and fitness for
consumption to the standard fixed in the
new regulations shall. in accordance with
the act OF March 2 1897, be prohibited. In
stead of being entered on consumption
blanks as heretofore all entries of tea
to be examined as to purity and quality.
If below the standard, it may be exported
or DESTROYED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
BRYAN GOING ABROAD.
Will Visit Mexico and Europe to
Study Silver Conditions.

Washington. May 4-The politicians,
particularly the silver lea ders, continue
to discuss Mr.. Bryan and his future
Some very interesting gossip relates
to foreign tour which Bryan is said
to have mapped out for himself. It is
said that he will visit Mexico next win
ter and later go to Europe and spend
some time there. This will enable him
to study the conditions of the people in
a silver standard country and in gold
countries and to equip himself for a
more thorough discussion of public
questions than he was prepared for last
year.
He has not Travelled, and it is said
feels that the work he has cut out for
himself calls for as thorough investi-
cation of all subjects, financial and
economic, as travel as well as books,
may empower.
Mr. Bryan believes that great
changes are in store in the near future
in other countries besides the United
States, and all in the line of the agita-
tion he leads. hence his desire to in
sPect the foreign situation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
JOE PATCHEN SOLD.
The Noted Animal Brings $4,000
at Chicago.

Chicago. May 4-Joe Patchen was sold
today for $4,000. The purchaser was
J. w. Marks of Chicago.
The famous PAGER was sold at auc-
tiOn at the Splan- -Newgass spring sale
of horses.
The other bidders were Jas. Murphy
who was willing to give $13, 900 for the
horse and a number of eastern horse
dealers. A large number of persons
were in attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
TO BUILD UP THE BLOCK.
Ritchie Block to Have Still Another
Residence

John Kennedy, yard master at the Santa
Fe yards has purchased two lots in the
Richie tract facing Quincy street.
He proposes to build handsome two
story frame house on the property at
once, to cost 800. The price paid for the
lots was S40O piece. This is the first sale
of the tract since it was divided except
the purchase by David Overmyer of the
old stone house and six lots the corner
OF Eleventh and Quincy streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
LOCOMOTIVE BLOWS Up.
Engineer Was Thrown 80 Feet High,
Killing Him Instantly.

Kansas City, May 4.-Hank Roberts.
an engineer on the Chicago & Alton
railway was instantly killed and Chas.
PardOner, a fireman seriously injured
by the explosion of a freight locomotive
in the bottoms this forenoon.
Roberts was thrown fully 80 feet high
and was picked up 300 feet from the To-
cOmOtive. His body was terribly mang-
led. Pardoner was blown for a DIS
tance of so feet, his head badly hurt
and his leg broken. Roberts was one of
the Oldest engineers on the road.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
TODAY'S NOMINATIONS.
Webster Davis cf Kansas City Named
for Assistant Secretary of Interior

Washington, May 4.-The president to-
day sent to the senate the following nom
nations:
Interior-Webster Davis of Missouri, to
be assistant secretary of the interior.
War-Lieut. Col. Vim. H. Forwood, de-
putty surgeon general to be colonel and
assistant surgeon general. Also other
army promotions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
Lemonade KILLED HER.
It Was Festival Lemon ade and Stood
in the Ticket Bucket All Night

Walnut Creek, Cal. May 4.-Eight
year old Emilia Kilssling drank lemO-
made which was kept in a ticket bucket
over night and died at DanVilIe today.
Eighteen school children who also
drank of the stuff are very sick.
Ladies of Rebecca lodge used part of
the lemonade at a. social The re-
mainder was presented to the school
children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
Santa Fe's New Wire in Oklahoma.

Arkansas City, May 4-The Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe Railway compa-
ny has signed a contract with the West
ern Union Telegraph company for
new wire from Arkansas City to Guth-
rie- The wire may be extended to Pur-
cell, I. T. The present telegraph serv-
ice northward from Guthrie is conduct
ed over one wire and by one operator.
A man who is brother of Mrs w
e. Clark of North Topeka, and who has
been visiting her, fell on the sidewalk
this morning on Kansas avenue be-
tween First and Second streets in an
epileptic fit In falling his face and
head were severely bruised and he was
taken to Mrs. Clark's home in HOl-
mans addition in the patrol wagon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
STEAMERS COLLIDE.
One Sinks and Eleven of Her Crew
Drown.

Aberdeen. Scotland, May A collis-
ion has occurred off Girdleness light
house between the British steamer
Coldynee and Gringoe. The Coldwnee
sank and eleven of her crew were
drowned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04

Not how cheap but how good is the
way we try to do our work. Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West Sth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-04
Rock Island Route.

St. Louis and return, one fare for the
round trip, May 5th and 9Th.
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Mineral Water .

The finest in the west Come and try It
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave.