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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
HIT SENATOR PLATT's EYE
a Heavy Swinging Door in the SEN
ate Chamber Cuts His Forehead.

Washington, D. c., March 9O.-Sena-
tor Thomas G. Platt is sitting in his
room at the Arlington this evening
nursing bump as large as a walnut
over his left eye.
The senator attempted to enter the
senate chamber from the lobby this
afternoon just at the moment a door
keeper attempted to come out The
heavy door that swings both inward
and outward hit the senator over the eve
and cut cash in his forehead, which
bled profuSely. After the bleeding stop
ped the senator went to his hotel where
his wound was dressed by a surgeon
The senator is suffering slight pain and
is compelled to remain indoors for the
present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
FOUR MILLIONS THE PRICE.
English Syndicate Obtains Control of
the jackson County, o., Coal Field.

Jackson Court House. O., March 30.-Pa-
pers have been signed and delivered trans
ferring the entire Jackson county coal
field to the "Kruzer Syndicate of London.
limited in consideration of $4,000. OO0 The
following companies are in the conso1da-
ton and transfer: Superior Coal com
pany, the Weston Coal company, the
Fluhart Coal and Mining company, the
Milton Coal company. the Tom Corwin
Coal company, the Alma Coal company,
the Tom Corwin Mining company, the
Comet Coal company, the Jones Coal COM
pany, the Emma Coal company, the Chap
man Coal company. Gosline & Barbour,
the Jackson Hill Coal company, Jones &
Morgan. Standard Coal company, North
ern Coal company. Buckeye Coal COM
pany, and Central Coal company.
The deal was negotiated for the KruZer
company by Charles Fisk Beach, of Lon
DON formerly of New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
STEAMSHIPS. MEET ICE.
The Meier and the Trave Pass Within
Sight of Several Mighty Bergs.

New York, March 30.-The northwest
blasts of March have loosened the Arc
tic glaciers, and big sections of them
are drifting down into the steamship
lane.
The North German Lloyd steamship
H. H. Meier, from Bremen by way of
the Falmouth, passed two big bergs
on Sunday in latitude 43 degrees 80
minutes. One was 500 feet high and
1000 feet long. The Trave, in from
Bremen and Southampton, passed off
the banks, just north of the eastbound
steamship track. four bergs, the largest
about 100 feet high and 400 feet long.
and large field of ice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
PRIZE FIGHTING Pm.
Printed Full Account of His Fight
in His Paper-Will be Remoeed

Washington. March 3O.-President Nc
Kinley has decided to remove Postmaster
Steven W. Poe of Grafton, w. Va, on
account of his pugilstic tendencies
Charges were made against Mr.. Poe by
citizens of Grafton that just prior to the
November election he engaged in a prize
fight under the regular ring rules and in
eight rounds, by a scientific blow. put his
the proceeds of the bout.
1t is represented to the president that
the Grafton srl,, Leader, edited by Mr.. Poe,
expected that Mr.. Poe's successor will
be soon named and that J. w. Holt, editor
of the Grafton Sentinel, the leading Re-
publican paper of that city, will be named
his successor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

appointed day they sent a gala carriage
for me- l went to the wrong door when
1 arrived, and came near losing my
way, when NJ. Mocquard came to my
relief by giving me his arm. was
seated beside the emperor and during
the entire repast he spoke to me about
the intelligence of animals. Then the
empress brought me ont Innn the La Ice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
May Not Purchase the Marble House.

New York, March 30-It is reported
that Potter Palmer has failed to obtain
the marble house at Newport for which
he was reported to be in negotiation
Mrs. Oliver Belmont, who owns the
property, considers It worth 81, 000, 600
and will not dispose of it for less than
this.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
Weather Indications

Chicago, March 3O.-For Kansas:
Colder with rain in east and snow in
west portion; probably thunder storms
tonight; Wednesday clearing and cold
er; winds shifting to brisk northerly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

The Kansas City Journal says that
under Governor Morrill, the joints were
kept closed. In what city was that?-
Lawrence Journal
1t was not in Topeka, for it was under
Morrill, that the joints were opened wild
er than was ever before known; and
they haven't been closed yet. No gov
ernor seems to learn that when he does
not enforce the law the people invaria-
bly, turn him down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

If the hair is falling out and turning
gray, the glands of the skin need slim
remedy and Stimulant is Halls Hair
Remover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
A BONUS OF $4,000
Is Earned by the Gunboat Helena on
Her Trial Trip.

New London. Conn, March 3O.-The gum
boat Helena, made her speed trial yes
terday in the course on Long Island sound
and succeeded in making 1873 knots per
hour over the entire course.
This gives the Newport News Ship
Building and Dry Dock company, her
builders, a bonus of about $56. 900, which,
in proportion to the contract cost of the
ship is the largest bonus ever paid. The
trial was satisfactory in every respect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
PEOPLE you HEAR OF.

DR. Nansen has just achieved a feat
quite as remarkable. in its way, as his
from the balcony of the Manchester ex-
change. The rule that forbids speechmak-
never been broken before. But the hardy
Norseman was not only listened to with
respect, but heartily cheered at the close
of his remarks.
Mrs. Mckinley has some extremely pretty
diamonds, which will be greatly admired
in Washington. Her collection of laces
is also fine one, and she has valuable
and exquisite specimens of the most not
ed manufacturer. During a trip abroad
when she was girl. Mrs. Mckinley be-
gan Der lace collection, and it has been
growing in value ever since Her dia-
monds are mainly gifts from the family
of her father.
One of the most superstitious members
of the theatrical profession in Mrs. Lang
try. She declares that whenever she has
met with failure it has always been
brought about by some malign influence.
acting, is always well supplied with horse
shoes and other emblemS of good luck,
anu she regards II as an unpardonapie Of
fense-punishable even by dismissal If the
offender is an employe-to bring anything
into the theater or do anything supposed
to be unlueky-
Professor Willis L. Moore, in a recent
lecture, cited statistics to show what a
great effect the weather conditions have
crime in the hot months than in the very
cold ones. although there is much more
inducement for crime in the winter. From
the records compiled by a weather bureau
official few years ago. it was found that
while there were 1880 suicides and 500 muir
ders during the three warmest months of
the year, there were but !, 200 suicides and
1,700 murders during the three coolest
months.
Governor Lowndes of Maryland admits
that a farmer he has been a complete
ers he saws # VAS not the fauit Of the
farm. but because he doesn't understand
the business.
Miss Caroline Shillaber. daughter of the
late Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber of
Chelsea. Mass. the genial humorist whose
Sayings of Mrs. Partington'' were very
popular some years ago, is to enter the
lecture field in New England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 11:33 a. M.
via Santa Fe Route. 81 hours to Cali
fornia. Vestibuled Pullman sleepers
buffet smoker and dining car through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

Home seekers Excursions April 9Th
and Goth via Rock Island Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

Governor LoWndes of Maryland admits
that a farmer he has been complete
failure. Unlike most unsuccessful farm
ers, he says il was not the fault of the
the business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30

Miss Caroline Shillaber. daughter of the
late Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber of
Chelsea. Mass. the genial humorist whose
Sayings of Mrs. Darlington" were very
popular some years ago, is to enter the
lecture field in New England.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-30
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
PERMANENT HOME

Topeka State Journal Building, 300 and
Sc2 Kansas avenue. corner of Eighth
TELEPHONES:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
err oorscil.
No More Chemical Engines 20 be Recon-
mended mt the Present Time.


No Moro Chemical Engines TO be Recom-
mended mt the Present Time.
City Council had comparatively
short session Thursday. the only incl
dent to mar the routine nature OF its
transactions being the request OF George
Nj. Fisher OF the Sixta ward for a
report from the law. finance and fire
committees. on the bill allowing the
Phoenix Fire Co. chemical engine.
The bill was reported adversely some
timo ago but was afterward referred
back to tho committee. The Sixth
ward Councilman thought that the
corr mittees had had ample time to
investigate the matter and desired that
il he reported to Council 10 order
that it might be killed there il it was
to be killed and not be allowed to die
in committee.
Mr.. Meaney replied that the com
mittees were not yet ready to report.
aud did not think it proper request
Mr.. Fisher replied that If such was
the case be was satisfied, as he only
desired to have The matter disposed OF
one way or the other. :
Mr.. O'Neill of the Law committee
stated that the joint Commuters had
decided not to recon msnd any more
chemical engines at the present time,
but in lieu thereof had decided to give
all companies not hnving chemical
engines $500 additional annual appro-
priation.
Mr.. Fisher replied that the Phoenix
company did DOT ask for the extra APP
preparation, but wanted q definite
answer to their request for chemical
engine. The matter was allowed 10
drop without further discussion.
City Treasurer Adams reported the
balance in Union National Hank to
credit of current expenses TO be Si5, 6S2-
81 and the balance for park purposes
SAG, 263 g. The Mayors collections for
the month in licenses amounted 10 Sla0.
Collector Mitchell reported tax col
lections of 81. 200 and Collector Sayers
s625. City Auditor Pyle reported
lieence collections, amounting 10 Sl40.
ana the Society for Prevention oil
Cruelty to Animals turned over SIG. &c
fees for the month of March.
Building Inspector Grubb's monthly
report was read, showing so permits fol
| March, representing value of s9S, 0I3.
He collected sl52 in fees
Coal Oil Inspector Kelley reported
having examined 10, 100 gallons during
the month OF March and Milk Inspector
McMullen reported 226 inspections ag
gregating 9.230 quarts. lie also gave
one cautionary notice.
The monthly report of the S. p. c.
A. showed that 102 dugs were impoundet
during the mnnth. 81 were killed, re
deemed and sold. The monthly ap
propriation of $3.50 was allowed.
The miscellaneous pay roll OF s3, l6i. II,
the police pay roll OF s.975, Al and tn,
Council pay roll Of e275. 26 were al
ordered paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
a Novel Barometer.

1t has taken clover Frenchman to
discover kind OF barometer which
may bo safely called unique. An En-
glish journal says that it is nothing
more nor less than the figure of gen.
eral made of gingerbread. lie buys
one every year. and takes it home and
hangs it by a string on nail. Gin
gerbread, as every one knows, is easily
affected by changes in the atmosphere.
The slightest moisture renders it soft,
while in dry Gather it grows bard aud
tough. Every morning, on going out,
tbs Frenchman asks his servant,
what does the general say?' and the
man applies his thumb to the ginger
bread figure. Perhaps be may reply,
"The general feels soft. He would ad.
wise you taking an umbrella" On the
other hand. If the gingerbread is hard
and unyielding to the touch, il is safe
to go forth in ones best attire, um.
brellalesslaud confident. The Frsnchmau
declares that the general has mover vet
proved unworthy of the confidence
placed in him. and would advise all
whose purse will not allow them to
purchase barometer Or aneroid. to see
what the local baker can do for them
in the gingerbread line. = Harper q
Round Table. fH.[
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
THE NEW BOUNDARY LINE.

Editor The Gazette: The State Of
Delaware ought not to accept the nav
boundary line OF the interstate COM
mission. First, because IL is not the
line which tue Legislature Of the State
has declared to be the. limits of the
State. By it Delaware loses land with
out any good reason.
If the line Of lI0l were correctly run,
Delaware would gain land, instead of
losing it. The survey Of Mason and
Dixon bad nothing to do with the
northern boundary Of Delaware, except
to limit its western termination; aud
yot it bias been made the means of de-
fleeing that boundary from it's correct
location.
The matter of giving the three cor
nered piece of land to Delaware, Is like
giving Holland to the Dutch.
Now, as this matter has been some
what irregular from the beginning, No
state shall, without the consent OF
Congress -enter into any agreement or
compact with another State"-the
proper way would be for the Legisla.
ture Of Delaware to request the Con
gross IN appoint commission OF United
States engineers, to run the line oil
William Penn, from the coracr of Penns.
bury and Kenne;t townships 10 the
Mary land boundary. Then the line
would be located rightly and per.
manently.
W. F. ouinby.
Wilmington, March Both 1887.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
RITrER IND sWeEE

The apple that grows highest is the best
upon the tree;
Thelrose that is most fragrant ALWAYS has
the sharpest thorn; y
The pearl that is the purest lies within the
deepest sea, =
And the deeds that live the longest are Of
hardest efforts born! =, =
The love that's won too lightly is mt treas.
ured as gem; I-1
The words that flow too freely never have
the greatest weight;
Man appreciates his blessings if he has IN
strive for them, - " "
But he never knows their value If thew a
passed up on plate! - -
Cleveland Leader.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
MUNIcIF.IL COURT.
a coiored Youth Heavily Fined for indie,

A Colorcd Youth Heavily Fined for indie
cent Conduct.
Archie Henerly, an lS-years old COL
ored hoy, was sentenced to pay a fine
of S2o and costs, amounting to $40. So,
in municipal court Friday morning for
Indecent conduct. He lives at No. 1905
Poplar street, aud for several weeks the
police have been in receipt of COM
plants from girls who work at the
hosiery at Thirteenth and Lombard
streets OF the annoyance.
Tho police had warrant for his
arrest but could never catch him 10 the
act Of annoying the girls. Thursday
morning, however, Officer Ralston re-
csiYed word from one of tia girls that
the boy was al the window of his
'house. The girl then went down the
street and Officer Ralston followed on
tip.toe and caught him in the act.
The curtain was down far enough to
hide the boys face, but the officer
looked in the omen window and recog-
nizsd Henerly. The latter attempted to
escape by the rear door, but was stopped
by Officer Mari. After his arrest he
confessed to the oillcors that he had
been guilty OF the actions. This morn
ing, however, he denied this.
Judge Ball said it was only in con.
sideration OF the boys respectable
parents that heavier fine was not
imposed. and hoped it would he a
lesson to him for the future.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
Frank 4. ,iscau.lana Returns.

Frank A. McCausland, son of Super
inten6ent A. 9. ScCauslanu of the Viii.
mington & Northern railroad, returned
to mis- home in this city yesterday
week after an absence of six months, dur
ing which he visited Marioupol. Russia:
and other points. Mr.. McCausland left
this city on the steamer Henley, which
was laden With machinery furnished by
the Delaware iron works of New
castle, for the pipe works at Marioupol.
The Henley passed up the river yester-
day morning about s. 80 O'Clock. Super
intendent and Mrs. McCausand were
notified Of the arrival OF the steamer
and left this city on the tug Laura B.
and after going down the Delaware
river met the steamer near New Castle.
They proceeded to Philadelphia, where
the son joined his parents and returned
to this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
EXPLOSION rsaR sHAuoKiN.
Destruction of Powder Works in Eastern
PennsytsanIa.


Shamokin, Pa, April .. al of the
buildings of the Sbamokin Powder Co.
were completely wrecked by terrific
explosion which occurred at the com
pany's works at an carly hour this
morning. Fortunately there we're no
lives lost, all OF the workmen having
gone TO their homes The residences
of David Ham. Emanuel Klinger and
Daniel Osman, together with the out.
buildings and barns, were badly
damaged.
The powder works are located about
five miles from this city, but the force
of tho explosion shook nearly every
building here and many persons rushed
from their homes to ascertain the cause
of the shock. The only PERSON injured
was Mrs Hapn, who was badly cut
about the face and body. The Ham
residence is located nearly half a mile
from the scene of the explosion, hut
the side OF the houea next to the pow
der works was caved in by the force Of
the shock. Mr.. and Mrs. Ham and
Mrs. Klinger we're buried in their beds
beneath the debris, and boulders weigh
ing 200 pounds were hurled through
the SIDES of the dwellings. The houses
and furniture were badly wrecked.
Mr.. Hams barn took fire, and his
two horses and three COWS, as we'll as
the farming implements, were dc.
stroyed. The powder company's barr
was reduced to kiudling wood, and
four head of stock were killed. The
loss amounts TO nearly $50, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08

for her; hs then opened the little com
pariment and the box was taken out
and handed 10 her. She placed it on
one of the little tables provided for that
purpose. and 10 fow minutes said
With much excitement that the biggest
piece in the box. valued at large
amount, was missing. She was told to
look again, and did SO, but insisted
that the piece was gone.
Everything was replaced in the box.
the little safe was locked and the
woman drove away in hysterical con-
dition. The next day she came again.
and her looks indicated that she told
the truth when she said that she had
not been able TO sleep wink because
OF her loss. Another search was made
and one of the first ohjeats the grief.
stricken woman took from the box was
the lost iewelry. There it is,"
she said, land missed the opera be.
cause thought it was gone"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
Requests to Churches.

The will of the late Col. Richard S.
Dodson. admitted TO probate in the
orphans court. Baltimore, yesterday
week contains the following bequssts
TO churches in st. Michael's. Talbot
county, Nd: Sardis Chapel claim OF
5000 against the st. Michae's Cemetery
Co. and $500 cash; Protestant Episeo.
pal Church of st. Micbael's, $500
Methodist Episcopal Church of st.
Michael's, $500, the income in each
case to 20 toward paying the salary of
the minister, and African Methodist
Episcopal Church Of ST. Michael g. $500,
the income to be used for the benefit oil
the church,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
DECEPTIVE ApPEAkASoEs.

IT'S wrong to judge by looks alone,
As much in nature shows.
The greatest warrior may not have
The largest Roman nose. ite.
The horse that has the longest legs
May not be very fast,
And then, you know, the Bible says p
The first ones shall be last.
Beneath the tiercest visage there
May be aquaking heart
And he that looks so meek and mild
May merely play part.
Hence, don't misjudge the man who wear
A tie of flaming red;
his wife may buy his ties for him.
If so, enough is said.
Cleveland Leader.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
SUPERIOR 90 URE.
Writ, of Mandamus Granted Against a
Lodge.


Lodge.
In superior court Thursday morning
l.. K. Wales, Jr.., was granted a writ OF
mandamus rsturnable at the May term,
to compel the Hiram Grand Lodge to
show cause why Daniel T.. Hamilton
should not be restored TO membership
in that organization.
In court on Friday morning Lii
hurus Chandler secured an order on
the plaintiff in the case of Strange Va.
Cassidy for security for costs, be being
nonresident. Tho alternative writ
of mandamus asked for by L. E. Wales,
Dr., in the case of ID. p. Hamilton VS..
the Hiram Grand Lodge of Delaware
was issued and made returnable on the
first Monday Of the May term.
W. II. Boyce representing the plain
tiff in the case of Kirwin Manufac.
turing Co. vs.. Sheriff Truxton of
Sussex county, was granted general
leave to amend his pleas
In the case of Merchant & Co. VS..
the Pullman's Palace Cur Co., W. s.
Pricket for the plaintiff and Bradford,
Vandegrift g. Byrne for the defendant,
case was stated and flied with briefs
TO be decided by court in sessions.
Tho February term was then ad-
IUurned without day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
Verdict for Worcester County.

Salisbury, Nd, March 81. The jury
returned a verdict to-day for the Wor-
cester county commissioners in the
suit of L. S. McGrath for damages for
personal injury. MIR. McGrath alleged
that he was badly hurt several months
ago by being thrown from his carriage
while driving along the county road.
near Nazareth Church, Worcester
county, on his way home. He claimed
that Worcester county should pay him
S., COO damages for his injuries, as he
received them by reason Of c defective
bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
mckinley Did Not "Ride the Goat"

Because it was announced that Presi.
dent Mckinley would be initiated as a
Mystic Shriner by Almas Temple OF
Washington 1875 members of Boumi
Temple of Baltimore went to Washing
ton last night week. Members of Acca
Temple of Richmond, Va, were also on
hand 10 see the President ride the
goat" and few Wilmingtonians were
present. 1t turned out, however. that
the rumor was not well founded. Preei
dent Mckinley is Knight Templar
and has been selected to receive the
degree Of the Mystic Shrine at AL
Koran Temple of Cleveland, y. This
fact was sufficient. it seems, to start the
story,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-08
A SUMNER scHuoL.
An Educational Tnstitution TO be Estab-
iished at Rehoboth.

An Educational fustitution TO be Estab-
"- iished at Rehoboth.
Arrangements are being made, for
establishing summer school at Re,
hoboth for advanced students. The
Campmeeting Association will erect a
large school building, and the school
will be opened on July 9Th and will
close on August 9th, which will give
five weeks for study. A matron will
be in charge of the building, and
the board will be at the rate of about
50. 90 per week. The whole cost to
each stufient will be between s25
and $50.
The faculty will include Superin.
tendent Knowles Of Sussex county,
Superintendent Yokum Of the~- Mill.
vile, n. j., Schools Miss Amy B.
Shussler Of New York, Prof. Scohey OF
the New Jersey State Normal School
at Trenton, Prof. Conovsr of Delaware
College. Prof. A. G. Brown OF Seaford
High School, Prof. Walter Sparkln oil
Lewes Union School and several Della
ware College instructors. There will
also be free lectures by some of the
instructors.