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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
TREE FELL ON A TRAIN
An Incident of the Great Storm at
Tacoma.

Tacoma, Wn, March 26.-The heaviest
wind storm of the winter ragged here
yesterday, blowing a gale of AZ miles
per hour between 11:30 and p. N. Many
chimneys were blown down and signs
and bill boards scattered promiscously
about.
A large portion of the cornice of a
three story Pacific avenue building was
blown down, bringing with it a tangle
of live electric light and telegraph
wires.
The draw span of the Eleventh street
bridge was blown open temporarily,
stopping a funeral procession.
In the surrounding country trees have
been blown down by the score. and it
will be surprising if some fatalities are
not reported in remote localities where
settlers cabins are surrounded by tall
trees.
For some time Tacoma was cut off
from communication with the outside
world. All the linemen and section
crews available were detailed TO repair
damage Communica ton with Portland
was at last established.
The gale was felt by all Sound steam
erS which were more or less delayed
Where the wind got good sweep the
white caps rolled very high. The Brit
ish ship Rheuddian Castle broke away
from her buoy and drifted across the
bay. where anchorage was easily Sc
cured.
A tree fell across a moving train on
the Seattle branch, but it was decayed
and broke in two without causing any
damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
IT'S NO USE.
AdmiralS of the Fleets of the
Powers
Send Dispatch to the AmbaS-
SadOrs
That They Can't Longer Uphold
Turkish Rule
ON THE ISLE OF CRETE
ON THE ISLE OF CRETE
Recommend That the Turkish
Troops Be Withdrawn.
Lord Salisbury Confers In Per-
son With nj. HanatOuX.

Constantinople, March 26.-The am
bassadors of the powers have held a
meeting to consider a dispatch from
the foreign admirals in Cretan waters,
stating that it is daily becoming more
evident that a continuance of Turkish
authority in Crete is impossible. and
recommending that a European govern
or general be appointed and that the
Turkish troops be Withdrawn.
Paris, March 26.-The Marquis of Sal
iSbury, after leaving card at the Ely
see Palace this morning, proceeded to
the foreign office. The French minis
ter for foreign affairs, NJ. HanatouX
met him al the door and led him to his
private room, where they held an hour S
interview.
Vienna, March 26.-An infantry regi-
ment, 678 men strong, sailed yesterday
for the Island of Crete, being the Aus
trian contingent for the occupation of
the principal ports of that island by
forces of the foreign powers.
Canea, Island of Crete, March ga
company of 12O Russian rif1emen from
Odessa landed here this morning.
Canea, Island of Crete, March 26.-
9:15 A. M.-The fighting between the
Christians and the Turks continued un-
til midnight.
During the evening the insurgents
burned the MussulmanS' dwellings, and
property of Perivolia, and this morning
they burned and abandoned the fort at
KOratidi.
Skirmising is now proceeding about
the village of Tsikalaria, outside of Su-
da.
The insurgents are estimated to have
lost 200 men in the fighting aroung Ma
laxa.
st. Petersburg, March 26.-The mem
berS of the diplomatic corps here now
greatly apprehend serious complica tions
in Macedonia, which will peopardize the
peace of Europe. Although recognizing
that the chief danger lies in that direc-
ton, the proposal of Great Britain to
establish neutral zone ON the Greek
frontier is regarded as inefficacious and
mpracticab1e.
II is urged here that it would be pre-
ferable to accelerate the pacification of
Crete by Immediately blockading the
coast of Greece and thus nip in the bud
the development of complications in
Macedonia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
LET THEM KISS HIS FOOT.
American Pilgrims in Rome Highly
Honored by His Holiness the Pope.

Rome, March 26.-The pope's mass in
the throne room of the vatican today
was attended by 100 visitors, of whom
80 were American pilgrims, mostly
clergymen from New York, Massachus-
etts, Connecticut and New Jersey, con-
Quoted by Father ThrOop. After mass,
the pope, seated in front of the altar,
permitted the pilgrims to kiss his foot
addressing to each a few words which
were translated by Father O'ConneI,
rector of the American college. Father
Throop, in behalf of the pilgrims, pre-
sented his holiness with a white skull
cap filled with gold. The pope ordered
the gold to be deposited on the altar,
gave his own skull cap to Father
Throop, and replaced it with the new
one.
His holiness did not make a speech,
but addressed few simple words to
each of the pilgrims. and he accorded
the priests of the party the privilege of
bearing the papal benediction to their
parishes on their return to the United
States.
While the pilgrims were 1unching at
their hotel at noon the pope sent Faith
er Throop a large silver medal and an
efHgy of his holiness with the inscrip-
tion:
Commemorative of the Episcopal
Jubilee of Leo XIII
The pilgrims will re-embark for the
United States at Genoa tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

claimed in the above special, it can
hardly last. Leland is virtually COM
mitted to Bailey of Nemaha and if
Broderick has conceded to Leland the
right to make the nomination of Doni-
phan county, and that is practically
to, he has simply given away part of
his district to Leland and when the
time for a congressional convention
comes around he will find
that Leland will not give him delegate
that will do him any good. Mr.. Cur
tbs will no doubt take steps on his arri-
val at home to sound the public senti-
ment on the postofice question and also
to arrange for the organization of his
campaign for the nomination in the
First district. The situation is such
that if Leland goes to either of the
present candidates there can be a pow
erful combination formed by the oppO-
a deal between Leland and BrOderick
as reported, Mr.. Curtis Will be in po-
sition to arrange matters here on his
arrival to his own liking
Much depends on Curtis part in the
postoffice fight in this city, and he will
no doubt look the situation over care
fully and make up his mind as to the
best course to pursue before he returns.
If the report should prove true that
Leland had gone over to Case Broder-
ick it would serve to make Curtis
stronger here in Shawnee county and,
with a happy solution of the postof1ce
question in this city and a possible
union of the Bailey forces of Nemaha
county and other counties (Which will
happen if Leland goes to Broderick)
with the anti-Leland forces all over the
district, the chances for Curtis repre-
senting the new First district will
materially improve.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
A REGULAR THING.
Somebody Seems to Attach Nearly
Every Show that Comes to Topeka.

J. B. Raymond. a variety actor, at
tached the box receipts of the Thurs
tOn-Cashman company at the Crawford
Opera House last night and secured
So. so This was the amount of change
in the money drawer. the remainder of
the receipts being in the pocket of the
ticket seller. The tachment was for
SAT. so.
The Thurston- eastman company is a
Topeka concern. 1t was but recently or
ganized and the play Wednesday night
was the initial performance
Raymond, with several other actors,
was brought from Chicago to this city
but it was found that he could not play
the part he was hired for. Yesterday
he was discharged, and as he had a con-
tract with the company, he brought the
attachment on the ground that he was
entitled to two weeks notice or two
weeks salary. The SO. so is now in the
hands of the district court
As Raymond is about stranded, Judge
HaZen will probably award him the
money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
DEATH OF MRS. WARD.
First Woman Settler in Shawnee
County-Other Deaths.


The first white woman settler in Shaw
afternoon 1t was Mrs. Mary Jane Ward.
who has for many years lived in the old
Ward place at the foot of Fillmore street.
At 4 o'clock yesterday she died of heart
failure, having been afflicted with dropSy
for some time.
In 1854 her husband, Anthony Ward.
bought large tract of land on the south
bank of the Kansas river from the Pot
taWatOmie Indians That land is now
within the city limits of Topeka. He built
a small log cabin which still stands back
of the large brick house erected later. In
the cabin Mrs D. L. Lakin. the first white
girl child born in Kansas was reared. Mr..
Ward died 20 years ago. Mrs. Ward mas
She was the mother of six children. four
of whom are now living They are Mrs.
D l.. Lakin, Topeka. Mrs. John Meade,
Pueblo, Col, Mrs. Alice Ross EngleWood,
Ill, and William Ward. Wabaunsee coun-
ty-
Mrs. Ward was well-known and had a
large circle of friends. She was a mem
Der of Grace Cathedral in this city.
The funeral will be held q the late
residence at the foot of Fillmore street.
on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
interment will be in Topeka cemetery in
the family plot. Dean Bodley of Grace
Mrs Tenny Ogilvie. of 1922 Lincoln street
died yesterday of heartfaiure. The fun
era1 services were held this afternoon.
An old soldier, ]. Ament, died last night
of dropsy of the heart at his home, cor
ner of Kellam and Belmont avenues, Oak
land The funeral Will take place Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
MAKE NEGROES WHITE
Prof. Lucien Blake Says an Electric
Fluid Wash Will Do It

Kansas City, March 26.-Prof Lucien
I. Blake of the chair of electro-chemis-
try of the Kansas university said in his
lecture last night in Lyceum hall:
The negro owes his color to a carbon
pigment in the tissues of the skin,
IF a current of electricity be sent
through the tissues of the body that
contain moisture, as all tissues of the
body do, the tendency of the current is
to decOmpose and transport certain of
the elements that make up those tissues
and liquids. Gold and silver and all the
metals are deposited out of their soIu-
ton by currents of electricity in this
way in the arts. If it can be found that
a current of electricity will thus trans
port carbon out of it's pigment layer.
as found in the negro. then this pig
ment will lose it's black color Whether
this carbon can thus be removed will
have TO be made the subject of expert
ments.
1t is fact well known to medicine
that certain diseases will make white
blotches upon negro's skin, and it is
equally Well known that this result is
accomplished by the removal of the
carbon from the skin tissues If this
process were known and could be ac-
complished artifcially, a negro could
beyond doubt, be made white at small
expense
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
STUDENTS WITH RIBBONS
Are Here for the State High School
Contest

Ribbons are again f1uttering in To-
peka today, and the students who are
here to yell for their orators are just
as noisy and enthusiastic as the regular
once year to hold state oratoricaI
contest
Today it is the high school students
from five Kansas towns who come here
to have a good time. The occasion is
the second annual state oratorical con-
ica1 association.
Tonight at the Grand Opera House
five young orators, three of whom are
girls, will claim the attention of the
visitors and their friends. There are
many students here from Lawrence,
Kansas City, Wamego and Ottawa. The
Ottawa young people came in this
morning 40 strong and they took pos
session of the National hotel, draping
the balcony with long red StreamerS
The WamegO students will arrive this
afternoon, 80 in number, and Kansas
City and Lawrence will get here on the
Santa F'e plug this evening, 20 in num-
ber.
The Topeka high school has yellow for
its color. and all the students are wear
ing long yellow StreamerS. A large yell
low flag has been put n.the flag staff
on the top of the state house dome.
The judges on thought and compost
Herrick, Tapeka; Prof. Benton, Bald
win.
On delivery are Prof. Butcher, OIathe;
Prof. Dycfe, Horton, and State Superin-
tendent Stryker, Topeka.
The officers of the State High School
Dora Regnier, Wamego; secretary, l..
c. Chapman, Ottawa corresponding sec
retary, Nellie Chadwick, Wamego; and
treasurer, Geo. Overmyer, Topeka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
M'KINLEY BESTOWS PLACES
He Sends Batch of Nominations to
the Senate.

Washington, March 26.-The president
today sent the following nominations
to the senate:
State-Edgar Thomson Scott of Penn
sylvania, to be second secretary of the
embassy at Paris.
Interior-To be receivers of public
moneys: VIM. c. Whips of Montana
at Kalispell. Mont; James Kelly of
Oklahoma at Mangum, o. T.; Anton
H Classen of Oklahoma at Oklahoma
o. T.
To be registers of land offices. Frank
H. Nash of Montana at KaiSpeIl. Mont,
Henry D. Mcknight of Oklahoma at Man
gum, Oklahoma.
War@Second Lieutenant J. H. WholIey
Sixth infantry to be first lieutenant: Sec
ond Lieutenant P Murray, Third infan-
try to be first lieutenant; Corporal J. J.
Bernard, First cavalry to be second lieu
tenant. Sergeant Paul Giddings, Eighth
cavalry to be second lieutenant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
WARNER TOMORROW.
Spring Coming on Apace According
to All Weather Reports.

The Weather today is beautiful, and
the indications are that it will be so
tomorrow. Weather Observer Jen-
nings says that it may be trifie
warmer tomorrow and probably clear
The government thermometers this
morning at I o'clock showed the tenn
perature to be 90 degrees. This after
noon at 2:30 o'clock it was 50 degrees
The wind is blowing today a the rate
of four miles an hour, its direction be-
ing from the northeast
Weather Observer Connor of the
Kansas City station reports today:
For the first time in many weeks a
day has passed without a measure BILE
amount of rain or snow having fallen
from the Rocky mountains to the Ale
ghenys. The barometric pressure is
very uniform over the country."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
SOL MILLER VERY ILL.
Editor of the Troy Chief Again Suffer
ing With Heart Disease

Troy, March 26.-SoI Miller, the vet
eran editor of the Kansas Chief, has
been kept at home for the past ten
days and his condition is believed to be
critical. Heart disease has gotten a
firm hold upon him, and this, together
with the recent attack of grip, has
greatly reduced him in strength as well
as physique. He shows the recent eff
fects of his sickness, and, while report
ed better today, is but little, if any,
stronger than when at his worst in
this last siege. For about a week past
he has~had to rest and sleep in a sitting g
position. The end may come any day,
and it may be deferred for years, but
Just now his condition is very serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
STATE GRAIN INSPECTOR
Not Yet Ready to Announce His
Denuties-Price is One.

w. w. Culver, the new state grain
inspector is in the city arranging for
the printing of blanks and purchase of
furniture and supplies with which his
Office will be equipped.
Asked today concerning the appoint
ment of deputy inspectors he said:
Il have not selected any of my as
sistants and will not do so until the lat
ter part of next week.
HAS w. w. Price of Atchison been
appointed?'' was asked.
NO. he has not been appointed" re
piled Mr.. Culver.
.'Win he be appointed?"
THAT has not been determined" was
the answer.
However, it is generally understood
that Mr.. Price has been agreed upon
and will be assigned to the Atchison
district.
Mr. Price lives in Atchison county. He
IS q free silver Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
SMALLPOX AT X. C.
Appears in a Family of Negroes-Are
Promptly Guaranteed

Kansas City, March ga family of
negroes is quarantined at $40 Holmes
street to prevent the spread of what is
believed to be a case of smallpox. The
health office was notified yesterday
evening that a negro about 32 years
of age, who lives at that number, was
broken out with the dread disease
CITY Physician Coffin and DrS. Lewis
and Block went to the place
There were twelve people in the
house, including several boarders. The
physicians made an examination, but
were undecided as to whether the man
really had smallpox. DR.. Coffin thinks
it may be a case of chicken pox, but
another examination will be made by
daylight today to make sure
There has been no smallpox in the
city for nearly a. year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
BILL HACKNEY'S ESCAPE.

Cleveland. March 26.-Nilliam p
Hackney, formerly of Winfield. Kan,
Judge Lemon. The court appeared to
want to rush a case in which Hackney
was concerned. You can't railroad
this case" shouted Hackney at the
court.
The judge looked at Hackney a mo-
ment and then observed You VIII
either change that remark or withdraw
it,
Colonel Hackney withdrew the re-
mark as the cheapest way to keep out
of Jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
STATE BOARD OFHEALTH.
Two Members Have Been Appointed
by the Governor.

Governor Leedy has appointed DR.. NJ.
r Trivett of Eskridge as a member of
the state board OF health to succeed DR.
7. f Raines of Concordia who is presi-
dent Of the present board.
DR.. ]. w. Jenny of Salina has been
appointed to succeed DR. c. F. Men
ninger Of Topeka. These appointments
are effective Immediately.
Dr. Irivett represents the regular
school of medicine. He is chairman of
the Wabaunsee county Democratic cen
tral committee DR.. Jenny is a hon-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
OSCAR TAKES COMMAND

And the Brazilians Now Feel Better.
New York, March 26-The Herald s
correspondent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
teIegra Dhs that General Oscar has as
sumed command of the government for
ces against the fanatics. Brazilians are
greatly encouraged by the fact that
General oscar is now in charge and
they expect entire security.
The fanatics are preparing to meet
the new commanders forces with great
determination. They will offer a strong
resistance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

Patrick Donovan. a son of Police Ser
geant Tim Donovan, met with a serious
and painful accident Wednesday even
ing at the Santa F'e shops. He is a
machinist In finishing some steel work
a small fragment of steel flew into his
eye. 1t pierced the eyeball- The piece
was removed by Santa F'e surgeons and
an effort made to save the eye, but it
is thought that it will have to be re-
moved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
To help Marx Twain.

Columbus, O., March 26.-The Wo-
mans club of this city has inaugurated
a movement which is intended to assist
Mark Twain to discharge his financial
obligations from the sales of the book
he is now at work upon. They will
ask the cooperation of women's clubs
everywhere, each member to pledge
herself to purchase one copy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
Fitz and Jim May be at Kansas Citv

Kansas City may be favored by
visit from both Bob Fitzsimmons and
Jim Corbett in the near future. They
may come at different times. but Man
aser judah of the Grand Opera House
Will make an effort to have them here
a. the same time. Corbett wants to
come and Fitz is considering the mat
ter Yesterday morning Mr.. Judah re-
SelVed telegram from Corbett's man
ager, Brady, asking for an enlightenment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
seeking a Place for Toothaker.

w. H. Toothaker of Kansas City, Kan,
supported by Judge S. S. KirS who was
able to secure the appointment as cleo
tion commissioner for Kansas City, is
in Topeka comforting with Governor
Leedy in behalf of Mr.. Toothaker who
is an applicant for the position of sup
erintendent Of the asylum for the blind
a Kansas City. TIE governor has not
intimated when the change will be
made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
UNION PACIFIC TO BUY.
Judge Foster to Order the Sale of the
H & S., it is Said

United States Judge Foster will in a
few days be asked to make an order for
the sale of the Hutchinson & Southern
railroad, which has been in the hands
of a receiver from some time, it is said.
The property, it is said, will be pur-
chased by the Union Pacific interests.
BY building from Mcpherson to Hutch
inson the Union Pacific, with the Hutch
fnson & Southern, would have a line
from Denver and the west into the In
dian Territory, and it is reported that
this plan has been adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
RENDERS FOUND AGAIN.
This Time They are Located Near
Chillicothe, 0.

Cbillicothe. Ohio. March 26.-Detective
George w. Caldwell makes the startling
statement that Kate and Jake Bender.
two members of the notorious family VINO
murdered nine people near Independence.
kan, over 20 years ago, are now hiding
in this county
He has them located and viii arrest
them as soon as he hears from the auth
critics in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26
TO BE TILLOTSON.

At o'clock this afternoon it was re-
ported that Gov. Leedy would appoint
D. C Tillotson on the state school book
commission in the place of D. o. Nc
Cray
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

The grocery store of D. c. Robbins.
at the corner of Railroad and Kansas
avenue was broken into last night by
burglars. But little goods were taken,
as the thieves were probably frightened
away before they could take more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-26

Don't miss the big dance at Metro
politan hall Saturday evening, March
q. Union orchestra, 20 men. Admis-
sion 25c per couple.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-01
ODD FACTS.

In Arran, where the maidenhalr
ferns grow plentifully, some of the in
habitants use it as substitute for tea.
Returns show that 16 persons in 1000
who are confined in lunatic asylums
have been made insane by love affairs.
The most costly tomb in existence is
said to be that which was erected to the
memory of Mohammed. The diamonds
and rubies used in the decorations are
worth e2,00o,ooO.
It has been found by experiment
that tea retards digestion. An infusion
of one per cent. of tea causes a per.
ceptible delay; three per cent. in
fusion will delay the digestion some
tunes as much as IL times the normal
period; ten per cent. decoction ar
rests the digestion of all starchy FOODS.
Toothpicks of orangewood are whit
tied by the peasants of Spain and
Portugal. They are brought to our
shore in large numbers by the steam
ship officers. They are strong and
flexible, and instead of breaking tear,
so that there is no danger of the end
suddenly swapping ami remaining be-
tween the teeth-a characteristic OF the
old soft-wood toothpicks,