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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
THE HALL is GONE.
Storm Last Night at St Louis Demol-
ished Remains of the Conven-
ton Tall

st. Louis April Convention hall
in which President Mckinley was nom
mated is being ter down. Last night
the severe storm that visited this sec
ton helped the work of demolition,
blowing down a portion of the east
wall, which fell without doing any dam
age.
The river Des Peres broke all previ-
Gus records and flooded a large portion
of the city limits southwest of Forest
park and the country therea bouts looks
like an immense lake. The worst of
the flood extends as far west as Ellen
dale station from Howard's station
westward for half mile. The tracks of
the St Louis & San Francisco railroad
are covered with water and trains of
that road are using the Missouri Pacific
tracks, which are about one foot above
water
The Cheltenham brick works, the La
Clede fire brick works, the old StLOuis
Smelling and Refining works and a
number of other concerns are under
water and the different buildings about
the yards can only be reached by boats.
Several blocks of houses on Sublette
avenue were flooded to the second story
and the police with boats rescued about
20 people from them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01

tiOnS are also given with life lines from
the tops of buildings.
It is the plan of Marshal WilWarth to
have a temporary wooden building
several stories high erected where the
Ponpen team and the teams of the
various departments through out the
state may give exhibitions. He thinks
that it will not cost much to erect the
sham building and it will be in a por-
ton of the city accessible to everyone
and where ii can be viewed by thous-
ands of people.
After all the drills have been gone
through with, Fire Marshal Wilmarth
proposes to have the building fired and
an alarm of fire sent in. The fire de-
partments will make regulation runs
and will do their work the same as if
the fire were accidental
There has also been some talk of
bringing a horseless FIRE engine to To-
peka to be tested Boston has one or
two of these horseless fire engines.
They are immense concerns and the
mere sight of one would be worth COM
ing miles to see The manufacturer
of the horseless fire engine would
doubtless ship one to Topeka for exhi-
bition free of charge if the state tour
nament were here, as it would be an
excellent advertisement. The presence
of this machine here would add at
least 5000 more people to the attend
ance.
Bring the horse1ess fire engine by all
means if it can be got. We all want
a look at it.
At the meeting of the Committee Of
Fifteen tonight a formal invitation VIII
probably be extended to the FirmenS S
association to hold the next tournament
in Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
STORM GOT THERE.
That Predicted for Missouri was Not
SO Bad After All.

st. Louis, April 1.-The heavy rain of
yesterday and last night was general
throughout this state and the Missis-
sippi valley. This downpour with light
rains and melting SHOWS in the west
and northwest will cause a steady rise
in the upper Mississippi and Missouri
rivers, according to the weather bu-
reau report issued today.
Within two days the upper Mississip-
pi is expected to reach higher stage
than last week, and will cause addi-
tional flooding of bottom lands.
The storm last night caused consid-
cradle damage in different sections of
Missouri, according to specials received
today from the following places:
BOonVille, Mo.-Fully two inches of
water fell in one hour and large hail
stones did much damage in the country.
Reports have reached here of a cyclone
that did much havoc Is miles south.
Creeks and small streams are out of
their banks.
Dexter, NIO.-The severest hail storm
ever experienced in this section struck
here. The hail stones varied in size
from a large egg to that of a baseball
and some of the largest stones weigh
ing five ounces. window lights We're
knocked out, plate glass crushed and
shingles and tin roofs were badly
wrecked.
De Soto, Mo.-The rain throughout
southeast Missouri caused the tie-Up
of all trains on the Iron Mountain last
night to avoid accidents, but every
thing is reported moving today.
Mt Vernon, Moths vicinity was
visited by the most terrific and destruc-
tive hail storm ever witnessed here.
Hail stones weighing ten and II ounces
fell in great prOfusiOn and with such
force and rapidity that not q house in
the community escaped more or less
injury. The churches, mills, etc, sus-
tanned heavy losses Not only were
shingle roofs damaged, but the heavy
iron roofs of the Touring and planning
mills were rendered useless. Stock of
all kinds suffered intensely. Fruit and
ornamental trees were badly damaged.
Immediately following the hail came
the heaviest rain storm witnessed here
for Is years or more
CYCLONE AT PINE BLUFF.
St Louis, April IA special to the
Republic from Pine Bluff, Ark, says:
A cyclone passed over Grady's, 21 miles
south of here, yesterday afternoon. 1t
almost laid waste the village, killing
four colored women and wounding sew
eral others, among them the agents
wife. There was not a house left stand
ing in Hall Place and the section can
not be found. Hail stones were so large
that trainmen reported that they had
to find place of safety. Trains late.
Wires down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
TO BE SHOT.
Weyler Has Issued Orders for
RiVera's Immediate Trial.
Will Be Tried by Court Martial
on the Spot.
GOMEZ TO RETALIATE
By Shooting All Spanish Sol
diers Captured.
CrOsby's Body and Effects Re-
fused His Friends.

New York, April IA Havana dis
patch to the World says:
General Rivera will probably be shot
soon, as General Weyler has given
orders that he be tried by court martial
on the spot, Immediately. He may be
put to death Saturday in spite of his
wounds, or the Spanish may cure him
and then shoot him. The certain ex-
ecution of the brave, wounded prisoner
of war eXcites indignation and disgust
here. No ether alleged civilized na-
ton is capable of such an act.
Colonel Bacallao, who tried to carry
back, although himself wounded, will
die with him. 1t is predicted that
these executions will provoke General
Gomez to shoot all Spanish prisoners
hereafter instead of releasing them.
The CubanS are not diSheartened at the
loss of General Rivera. They say
General ROloff is in Pinar del Rio and
will become second in command of the
whole army. Insurgents in great num-
bers are coming from the east and con-
centrating in Havana province. They
have plenty of ammunition and good
cavalry.
A World courier from Santa Clara re-
ports seeing one column of 1,500 we'll
mounted, we'll armed insurgents pass
ing west toward Matanzas.
This same courier says a very large
expedition has landed near Remedies
and that most of the arms are for the
western provinces.
General Weyler remains in Cienfue-
guos. He is better, but still sick, and
is doing nothing effective.
Permission asked by Mr. Marriott, a
colleague of Mr.. Crosby, the CORE
spOndent of the Chicago Record killed
in the field, to go to secure the body
and effects, has been refused by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
Kc. KARNIvAL KREWE.
Organizing to Outline Plans for This
Years Merry Making.

Kansas city. April 1.-The officers of
the KarnivaI Krewe met last evening
and listened to the reports of the var
ious committees that have been doing
some active work during the past two
weeks.
The subscription committee reported
that many of the merchants who last
year did nothing to help, are actively
supporting the Krewe this year. ana
viii give literally. The plans for the
flower parade were discussed, and the
plans. subjects and designs were gen
eraIy commended. 1t was decided to
have the illuminations of the city cover
a much greater scope than last year.
this action being made possible by the
more liberal contributions. The many
fanciful designs that have been practl-
calIy decided upon, promise to make the
flower and other parades much finer
than the preceding shows, the night pa
rade being especially fetching
TTopeka'S young men should organize
a carnival association for the purpose
of carrying out the festivities on Fri
day of Festival week similar to the one
at Kansas City. 1t could be given a
fancifuI name and a masquerade parade
given in the daytime, when 1t is much
more effective than at night-l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
TODAY'S NOMINATIONS.
The President Names Two More Am
bassadors.

washington, April 1.-The president
today sent the following nominations to
the senate:
State-AndreW d. White, of New York.
to be ambassador extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of the United
States to Germany; William F. Draper
Of Massachusetts to be ambassador
extraordinary and minister plenipOten-
tiary of the United States to Italy;
Chandler Hale of Maine to be secretary
of the embassy of the United States at
Rome, Italy; Samuel L. Gracey of Mas
sachusetts, consul at Fuchau, China;
Arson Burlingame Johnson of COIora-
do. consul at Annoy, China.
Withdrawn-AnsOn Burlingame John
son to be consul at Fuchau.
InteriOr-Benjamin Butterworth of
Ohio, to be commissioner of patents.
Treasury-Oliver L. Spaulding of
Michigan, to be assistant secretary of
the treasury; William B. Howell of
New Jersey to be assistant secretary Of
the treasury.
war-Capt- Robert Craig, signal
corps, to be major.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
NEBRASKA IS SNOW BOUND.
Railroad Trains Lie Helpless in Snow
Drifts.

Omaha, Neb., April 1.-The severest
blizzard of the entire winter has prevail
ed for the last five hours in eastern Ne
braska and adjacent territory and has
completely stopped all traffic on three
Oma ha railroads, the Burlington. the Tn
ion Pacific and the Rock Island, in that
section.
Throughout the Union Pacific system
the storm extended along the lines in
Colorado Wyoming and Kansas.
The only part of the system on which
trains were moved was between Omaha
and Sydney, Neb. The overland limited
IS snowbound a Hillsdale, Wyo. The fast
mail is lying helpless in a snow drift
near Sydney, this state.
The weather reports of the Burlington
and Missouri lines showed great depths
of snow in Wyoming, Colorado and South
Dakota. Belmont reported six inches.
Custer three, Deadwood fifteen and Hol-
yoke four. Great piles of snow cover
the plains of western Nebraska.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
GRAND FIRE EXHIBITION.
To be Given by Firemen at ThisYear's
Fall Festival.

Fire Marshal Wilmarth saws he is sat
ished that if the Firmen's association
receives any encouragement the next
tournament will be held in Topeka. dur
ing the Festival next fall
Marshal Wilmarth is turning over in
his mind plans to have som athiny new
with the tournament, and he will sue
ceed in showing something novel He
proposes to bring the Pompeii team of
Kansas City to Topeka and is sure that
Chief Hale will consent to the team
coming. 1t is the only one of the kind
in the west and is used for scaling the
walls of high buildings by means of
sectional ladders which are thrown
from one window to another. EXhibi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
BLACK TO REMAIN HERE.
Santa Fe Passenger HeadquartersNo OF
to be Removed to Chicago.

Chicago, April 1.-The executive Of
ficers of the western railroads met here
yesterday to consider the proposition
for the maintenance of the Western
association on the lines proposed by
the passenger representatives at their
meeting Tuesday.
All the Chicago officers of the Chi
cago division made a positive denial
of the report that the headquarters of
General Passenger Agent Black would
be removed from Topeka to Chicago.
The headquarters will remain in To-
peka
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w. L. Brown, of kingInan, chairman.
S. @. Wheeler. Concordia. secretary.
FEW MORE OFFICES.
Activity Shown in Getting All the
Remaining Holes Filled.

It is reported on good authority that
the directors of the Hutchinson reform
atory have agreed upon w. T. Hopkins
of Herington for clerk.
It is also said that z. r. Tanner of
Pottawatomie county will be elected
steward at the Topeka asylum and that
M w Gilmore of Chase county will be
elected farmer at the reform school
It would seem from present Eldica-
tions that the man who has the best
show for the position of reform school
superintendent is Judge c. E. FOOte of
Kansas City, who has said he wilI be
elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
LELAND A CANDIDATE.
Little Doubt Exists at Washington
That He is Trying for the
Pension Agency,

Washington April THE report that
Committeeman Cy Leland aspires to be
Ex-Governor Clicks successor in the
Topeka pension agency excited consid-
cradle comment here. but it is gener-
ally believed to be true. Mr. Leland
could not be found to verify the report,
or deny it. and his immediate friends
plead absolute ignorance of his inten-
tions. 1t is believed, however, that it
is on the slate He will doubtless have
the support of Senator Baker and it
is probable that he will be antagonized
by Curtis or Broderick-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
W. E. HODGES APPOINTED.
Given the Place of Purchasing Agent
for the Santa Fe.

Information received at the Santa Fe
offices today, although unofficial, indi-
Gates that w. E. Hodges, private sec
retary to President E. P. Ripley of the
Santa Fe has been appointed purchaS-
ing agent for the Santa Fe system to
succeed W. G. Nevin, who has been
made general manager of the Southern
California, the position vacated by the
death of Kirk H. Wade some weeks
ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

mystic Cure for rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days
It's action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. It removes at
once the cause and the disease imme-
diately disappears The first dose great
ly benefits. =. F. Anthony, ex-post-
master of Promise City, Iowa, says: L
bought one bottle of Mystic Cure" for
rheumatism, and two doses of it did
me more good than any medicine ever
took" Sold by Swift & Holiday, drug
gists, 523 Kansas avenue, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
JOINT TRAFFIC CASE.
Both Sides Urge the Supreme Court
to Advance It.

Washington, April I'm the United
States supreme court Solicitor General
Conrad, acting for the government, en-
tered a motion to advance on the docket
the suit against the Joint Traffic asso-
citation, comprising the principal trunk
lines of the country. In addition to
setting forth the history of the proceed
ings in the court below, the action gives
the reason for asking for advance as
follows:
The association is claimed by the
United States to violate by its agree
ment of association the first, second
and third sections of the sO-called anti
trust act of July 2 $780, as well as the
fifth section of the so-called interstate
commerce act of February 4, 1887, and
also to be an unlawful interference with
interstate commerce irrespective of any
statutory provision.
THE agreement is believed to be ille-
gal under the principle of United States
VS.. the TransmisSouri Freight assOcia-
ton, decided by this court March %,
1897 bat 1 am informed that this is con-
tested by the defendants, or by some of
them and that they will continue to
operate under their agreement until the
decision of this court in the premises.
1.-THE case being one of great public
Importance, involving the right of COM
peting railroad companies 20 combine
for the purpose of maintaining rates
and pooling traffic, I respectfully move
this court for an advancement or the
case to be heard at the present term"
Mr.. Conrad contented himself with
a formal presentation of the motion,
suggesting the 23rd instant as the date
for the arguments.
Mr. James Carter appeared for the
traffic association. He announced con-
currence in the motion to advance, say
ing that his clients were very anxious
to have the case heard before the ad-
journment for the summer.
The court announced through the
chief justice that the motion would be
<7r-se-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
RYAN AND BRISTOW ARE IN
They Win Enter Upon Their Duties
at Once
washington, April 1.-The confrma

Washington, April THE confirma-
ton of both Joseph Bristow and
Thomas Ryan yesterday will start at
once the changes in fourth class post
offices, which have been held up since
the Inauguration. Mr.. Bristow assumes
charge of his department tomorrow and
Mr.. Ryan in a few days. A number of
changes in Kansas and Missouri post
offices will be made in the next few
days. Some have already been decid-
ed on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
MORGAN'S RESOLUTION
Calling for the Gomez Letters is
Adopted

Washington, April 1.-The resolution
heretofore offered by Mr.. Morgan call
ing for information as to the Gomez
letters to Presidents Mckinley and
Cleveland has been adopted by
the senate. Mr.. Morgan also intro
duced a resolution recognizing a state
of war in Cuba and according belIigeF-
ent rights to Spain and Cuba. 1t went
over until tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01

under the antitrust law, but will re-
move the difficulties arising from that
decision.
Among other things the present bill
aims at lega lization Of reasonable agree-
ments between connecting and compet-
ing lines, subject to the closest scruti-
ny and controlled by the interstate
commerce commission"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
Fair Weather Tomorrow.

The government indications as given
today forecast fair weather and lower
temperature for tomorrow. There were
light rains in Missouri, Kansas and
Nebraska last night. The center of the
low is between Topeka and Wichita
and it will probably miss US altogether
The temperature this afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock WAS 81 degrees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
BOARD OF CHARITIES
Held Only a Short Session in Topeka
Today.

The state board of charities met in this
city today but adjourned to meet in Atch-
son tomorrow morning al o'clock The
board went to AtchiSon this afternoon and
tomorrow will let the contracts which are
intended to remove the existing water
famine at the soldiers orphans home.
The board will return to this city about
April and hear applicants for positions
at the various institutions.
The following officers were elected to-
day:
W. L. Brown, of KingTnan, chairman.
S. G. Wheeler. Concordia. secretary.
P. NJ. DoIan. Salina, treasurer.
Shane of Jefferson county and George A.
Clark Of Junction City. the latter being
Republican and secretary of the former
board. Mr.. Clarks appointment by Gov
ernor Morrill, was confirmed by the senate
and he holds over.
A large number of applicants for po-
sftions who were in the city today were
disappointed at not securing an oppor-
tunity to present their claims. However.
the board deemed the water supply at
Atchison of more Importance than appli-
cations for places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
Poetnaster nt Rmnoria

Washington, April 1.-The postmas-
ter at Emporia will be named in a few
days, and it viii probably be W. F.
Hewing. The latter is supported by
Senator Baker and Cy Leland, as well
as by Major Calvin Hood and I E
Lambert
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
JOURNAL AND ADVERTISER
Two Big New York Papers ConsoIi-
date.

New York, April 1.-The New York
Journal and the New York Advertiser
have consolidated under the New York
Journal, abandoned the United Press
and will hereafter be a member Of the
Associated Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
FRED GRANT IS CALLED.
The Colonel is Summoned to Appear
in WASHINGTON.

New York, April Colonel Fred D.
Grant. member of the board of police
commissioners of this city, has been
summoned to Washington.
Colonel Grant was United States min
lister to Austria during the Harrison ad-
ministration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
Americans are the most inv

Americans are the most Inventive
people on earth. To them have been
issued nearly 600 patents, or more
than one-third of all the patents issued
in the world. No discovery of modern
years has been of greater benefit to
mankind that Cham berlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. or has
done more to relieve pain and suffering
J. W. Vaughn, of Oakton, KY. says:
Il have used Chamberlain's Collie, ,ChOl-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy in my fam
lily for several years, and find it to be
the best medicine I ever used for
cramps in the stomach and bowels
For sale by Druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
AValuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison of Worthington, Ind,
Sun" writes: You have a valua BILE pre-
scription in Electric Bitters and I can
cheerfuIly recommend It for sonstipa-
ton and sick headache. and as a gen
eraI system tonic it has no equal Mrs.
Annie StehIe. 2625 Cottage Grove ave-
nue., Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had back
ache which never left her and felt tired
and weary, but six bottles of Electric
Ritters restored her health and re-
newed her strength Prices 80 cents
and 81 Get a bottle at J. K. Jones'
drug store, Fifth street and Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
PLAoE ZOE FRRp eRANr.
He is offered First Assistant Secre.
tarYship of War.

Washington. April 1.-CoI. Fred D.
Grant of New York, and son of Gen. U
position of assistant secretary of war
and has the offer under consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
State Board of Assessors Start.

The state board of railroad assessors
started out this afternoon. but the
members left their wives at home. 1t
will not be a picnic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01
State Forestry Commissioners.

Gov. Leedy today appointed E D.
Wheeler of Ogallah state forestry COM
missioner. The~place pays 5000 per year
wheeler held the place under Gov. Lew
eIling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01

California Limited leaves Topeka
Thursdays and Sundays, 11:33 a. m,
via Santa Fe Route. "a hours to Cali
fornia. Vestibuled Pullman sleepers,
buffet smoker and dining car through.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01

If you are going West or~se nth, take
the Rock Island, it's the best. ~-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-01

Hear Primwest & Rose MinstreIs
Thursday night at 704 and 706 Kansas
aNerl.e.