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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05
WET SEASON PREDICTED.
Prophet Says Rain Will
Destroy the Wheat Crop.

Minneapolis, March 5.-Marsha1 N
Mcclure, the weather prophet here, is
out with new stock of weather prog
nostications This time he says that
the wheat crop will be lost this year
through extreme wet weather, but that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

Between preparing for war and max
ing deniaIs, the department officials at
Washington are buster than they have
been for a long time previous to the
present s tirring epoch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05
RAIN OF sNowBALLs.
Theory of a Salina Phenomenon by a
Chicago Professor.

Salina, March 5.-The following let
ter has just been received by Mr.. Tut
MIL in response to a request for an ex-
PLANTATION of the snOwballs that fell dur
ing our January snow storm. The mat
ter has not hitherto received a careful
treatment as is given below. Prof.
Chamberlin is one of the foremost men
of science in this country, and is now
head professor of geology at the Uni
Ners1ty OF Chicago. His suggestion of a
Whrllng current seems very plausible
in view of the number of whirlwinds
which are noticed throughout the year
on these plains. The letter is given in
full:
Chicago, March l. 1898.
Mr.. Edward Tuthi1, Salina Kan.
My Dear Sir:-I suppose the phenom-
ena result from much the same cOnbi-
nation of causes as the formation OF
large hail stones. The most probable
view in this case believe is that in the
center of the storm cloud there is a
strong current OF rising air. This cur
rent is most probably due to the over
riding of a lower warm stratum of air
by a higher cold stratum, so that the
upper layer presses with much force
upon the lower one. An opening being
formed through the upper one by ris-
ing current of air, there springs up
very pronounced current of rising air.
This rising current is warm and moist
and as it rises the moisture is cOndens-
ed and under ordinary circumstances
would fall as rain, but the rising cur
rent is sufficiently strong to carry the
incipient rain-drop upwards to a great
height, where it becomes frozen. Nat
urally the little hailstone endeavors to
descend in obedience to gravity, while
the current tends to carry it upwards.
The struggle between these two anita
gonistic tendencies goes on until the
ha1lStOne has gathered enough mois-
ture to its surface to enable it to de-
scend even against the rising current,
but this descent is necessarily slow, and
hence it is sustained for a relatively
long period in the air. All this time a
rising current laden with moisture has
been condensed and frozen to it's exter-
ior. In this way it is easy enough to
see that a hailstone may grow to very
large dimensions.
Now if the same process be imagined
to be applied to a pellet of snow
crystals the growth of these under such
peculiar conditions may be explained.
When you consider that the rising cur
rent which is pOstulated in this case is
of the same nature that attributed
to tornadOes, you will readily under
stand that the force of the rising cur
rent may be sufficient to maintain a
ball of large dimensions. In the Ordi-
nary hailstOne the tornado-like features
do not reach destructive violence, and
are confined to the upper regions of the
air, but large haiIstOnes sometimes ac-
company destructive tornadoes.
Very truly yours,
T @ OH
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

The Mohican has been ready to sail
on a cruise of the Pacific for some time.
1t is singular that the government did
not think about loading her with am
munition for the China fleet until this
ruaaIr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

To the Editor of The Topeka State Journal.
Ny dear s1r:
In reply to your late advice, am pleased
to state that I have discovered reliable
and absolute for the dreaded consump-
t1on; also for throat, bronch1 al lung
troubles, coughs and catarrh, scrofula, rheu-
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fl esh and all wasting away cond1 ions.
By its timely thousa nds of appar
emily hopeless cases have been permanently
cured.
know that there many of your
readers who would be benefit or cured, if
they would allow advise them
Of my discoveries.
So prOof-positive of their
cure, based upon actual expert ence,
to better demonstrate their wonderful merits,
will send Three Free Bottles (the S1ocum
New System OF Med1 c1ne) to any Of your
leaders who wi II wri tie my laboratory,
90 Pine Street, New York, giving and
full address.
Always sincerely yours,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

Secretary Alger will dump a choice
collection of canned beef and con-
densed milky into the bargain counter
along with his reindeer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

dead. It was not the whistling, but the
roar and rumbling and putting noise OF
the steam that terrorized the horse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

The fact that the naval court Of in
quiry is resting from its labors indi-
Gates that its verdict is made up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

E. Stanley of Lawrence is credited
with having announced his candidacy
for denomination for state superintend-
ent. A Topeka Republican said, speak
ing of this some men never know
when they are dead"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

The state officers are somewhat indig-
nant at the recent utterances of As
sistant Treasurer Williams who sug-
gested that the state officers draw lots
to see who should give up his place on
the ticket to a Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

F. E. Caldwell president of the state
Republican league is working on plans
to hold congressional district rallies at
an early date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

We do mendIng and sew on buttons
free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
Whitmere BROS. Barbers. 735 Kan ava
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

in the race few could find an excuse to
vote against him and he would draw
from the forces of the opposition.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05
POLITICAL NOTES.

Adelbert Bailey of Mankato, a Republic
an, has announced his candidacy for
the office of secretary of state, subject
to the action of the state convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05
Homeseekers' Excursions.

To Cure Headache in IS Minutes.
Take Dr.. Davis Anti-headache. Druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-05

w. E. Sterne, a member of the execu-
tive committee of the Republican state
committee has sent letter to the men,
bers of the central committee asking
them for an opinion as to the best time
for a state convention. Mr.. SterIie
himself favOrs a late convention.
H. ]. Bone, assistant United States
district attorney is for W. E. Stanley
for governor. His superior is for Major
Hood
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

One of the leading models among spring
styles in skirts is the combination of the
front gore and circular flounce, the rest
of the skirt being circular also Nth a
seam in the back.
The plain apron sides curve upward,
until they almost join each other in the
back, space being left only for the tiny
cluster of shirrings which is character
istic of new models. Such a skirt is suit
able for cloths or lighter woods, French
mohair, Scotch or English woolens, as
we'll as duck or other heavy cotton fab
RIGS The width at the foot is four and a
half yards. 1t may be made up with or
without foundation skirt, according to
the material chosen. The heading OF the
dounce can be simply stitched, or banded
by folds or braid.
The accompanying shirt waist is new
design with a becoming front, composed
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

of a wide box -pleab overlapping another
pleat which is the continuation of a
pretty curved yoke. Under this yoke
are several tucks--a conspicuous feature
of the season-that give desirable extra
fullness just over the bust. The sleeves
of the newest form have turned-over
cuffs, which are appropriate to the nar-
row rolling stock-collar. The back has a
pointed yoke, under which is q graduated
box pleat. The proper cut of the costume
can be obtained from the cut paper pat
terms furnished by Harperis Bazaar, where
it appear.
Approximate quantity of material for
skirt, medium Sizes yards % inches
wide; yards So inches wide; liz yards
AZ inches wide. Quantity of material for
shirt waist A "a yards 20 inches wide;
8 IA yards 80 inches wide; 8 yards Sc in
ches wide. Fl
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
COPYRIGHT 1893. BY THE AurnoR.)

out who would be glad and who sorry
to have him back. +"
''It has its advantages, but then the
ghost gets the better of a man every
time. He can slip away without expla-
nations. Now, if I was coming back
with scar over my eye to bear wit
ness to my having been knocked out in
square fight could hold up my head
and tell the story Of the last three years
with some spunk, but miserable old
blear eyed prison hummer, crawling
home with a broken constitution and a
ruined stomach-bah!'
eff it hadn't been for you, old friend,
when kind Providence sent me to the
same prison, where would I have been
today"
Fudge! We've talked that point to
Rawlings How about that song you
were to sing in front of the Potts house
while carried around the hat? By
Jove, Bascom, how you used to fetch
the tears in the prison yard with that
'Tenting on the Old Camp Ground = !"
"Do you think you can go through
with it?''
eyes. Let us carry out the whole
programme and wind up at the wedding
supper. -
"We haven't got a wedding garment
between US"
Thatcher might fit US out Didn't
he look tremendously swell?'
The two men gotup stiffiy. They had
walked many tiresome miles, but as
they had found their way home thus far
without money and without scrip they
were inclined to carry to the end the
somewhat dramatic programme the colo
mel had mapped out as they travelled.
ITO be continued.)
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
THE CADET BALL.

The annual drill and ball of the Port
land High School Cadets will occur
March 25th, at the Auditorium. Almost
since the beginning of the school term
the drills for this event have been in
preparation with the result that the boys
are now ready to present the most gor-
geous military spectacle ever seen in this
city. The opening number on the pro-
gramme will be concert by Chandler S
full military band at 7.30. Promptly at
s. Is, the assembly will sound. and the
companies will fall into line along the
lower end of the hall. Major Boyd will
then bring his men up in column of COM
panies, while Captain Watson wheels his
two big guns into position on the left, to
be reviewed by His Honor Mayor Randall
Following the review companies and
will give battalion drill under COM
nand of tho major A new setting up
drill has been issued, and this will be
one of the most picturesque spectacles of
the evening. To complete the military
programme, Battery A, under command
of Captain Watson, will give an enthusi-
astic artillery drill This will be novel
feature. Two twelve hundred pound can
non will be drawn upon the floor, dis.
mounted, mounted and fired with as
much regularity and precision as "a
United States battery would do the same.
Tickets are going fast, and the boys
are confident of great success. Reserved
seats on sale this afternoon at 8
O'Clock, at Cressey, Jones & Aliens.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
A LEWISTON MUNICIPAL SLATE.

Lewiston, March 19.-Since the munich
nal election there has been great interest
in the matter of distribution of city
Offices, which will occur on Monday. The
Republicans of Wards l and 3 and the
successful Citizens nominees in Ward
3 with the Democrats of Wards 5 and g.,
have made slate which is satisfactory to
the. Republicans opposed to the Callahan
county faction, as we'll as tbs Citizens
and the Democrats. The slate is as fol-
lows: City clerk, G. Fl. Hale; city treas
urer, c. 9. Benson; city physician, DR..
Silfroy Dumont; city solicitor, John
Leslie Reade; city auditor, W. P. Lam
bert: street commissioner, John B. Straw
collector of taxes, e. 6. Woodside; asses
sor of taxes, James Doyle; water COM
missioner, A. o. Barker; president of the
connoil, A. q. Foss; clerk Of the council,
W. J. Hartley.
The selections for fire commissioner and
citv marshal have not yet been made
nublic, but it is understood that they
will both be Democrats.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
MAINE SCHOOLS.
The Finest Athletic Exhibition Ever Given
at Hebron.
Correspondence of the Press. }

Correspondence Of the Press.) az
Hebron, March 19-Ihe finest athletic
exhibition that ever occurred at Hebron
was held Friday afternoon in the gym
nasium During the term the boys have
been under the training of Mr.. Horne,
Bowdoin 81, and in the exhibition
showed work which reflected great credit
on their teacher Music was.furnished by
the school orchestra and added greatly
to the enjoyment of the afternoon. The
programme opened with the senior march
by members Of the senior class, followed
by boxing match, performing on the
horizontal bar and parallel rings, high
jumping and tnmbling. Frof. league
gave u fine exhibition of artistic club
swlning. A potato race and the presence
of two colored gentlemen greatly en-
livened the afternoon. Particularly tine
work was done on the bar and rings and
in jumping, by Harry Shannon, 80. Inc ne
exhibition closed with pyramids, which
were one OF the best things of the after
noon.
The school has held three annual exhi-
bidions and certainly this year shows q
marked improvement and the best work
done yet.
Friday evening masquerade sooiable
took place in the assembly room. Nearly
all the school were masked and the room
was filled TO OVERLOOKING with visitors
and scholars. Characters of every nation
ality, age and size, were present. Uncle
sam beamed on them with his benign
countenance, the Cuban insurgent with
his motto 'fCuba or Bust was there,
Gilman sn, gsailor lads, fat men, lean men
and country pumpkins by the score
Among the young ladies were gypsies,
flower girls, sailor lassles,, quaint old
ladies, a milkmaid with her pail,
the student in cap and gown, etc. Dur
ing the evening syrup and biscuits and
cake were served.
Judge Bonney and Mr.. Mailing of Port
land were in towing Friday.
Mrs. lone Harlow of Dixfield is the
guest of Mrs. Sargent.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
BOARD OF TRADE.
An Invitation to the State Organization to
Meet Here.

There was special meeting of the
managers of Portland Board of Trade
on Saturday afternoon to consid or the
matter Of inviting the State Board of
Trade to hold it's semi annual meeting,
which occurs this month, in Portland.
On motion of Adam P. Leighton it was
unanimously voted to invite the State
Board of Trade to hold its semi-annual
meeting in Portland on WEDNESDAY, March
Both, and the president was by vote au-
thorized to appoint the necessary commit
tees, which he announced as follows:
Committee of Reseption-Hon. Charles
f. Libby, Hon. ChPrles H. Randall,
Captain j. 5. Winslow. Hon. d. H. In
graham, Hon. II. s. Meloher, Charles
S. Fobes, William W. Merrill, Lyman M.
Cousens, A. r. Wright.
Hotels and Banquet-F. X. Boothby,
E. B Winslow, Henry P. Coz.
Invitations and Printing-M. N. Rich,
L. A. Cloudy, Albert b. Hall.
Sale of Iickets-Joseph II. Short, Q.
w. II. G. Cooling, William Chamberlain,
Adam P. Leighton, William H. Scott
William e. Wood, Edward Il. York.
The following persons were proposed
and under suspension Of the rule were
elected members of the board: Chester
ii. Pease, Albert B. Cummings, Ardon
W. Coombs, Charles B. Dalton, Waltsr
G. Davis, Oakley b. Curtis, Frank NJ.
Brown, John H. Callan, Clarence e.
Allen, W. Fl. Avery, T. J. rockingham,
B. E. Foster, Daniel d. Chenery, Joseph
S. Ham, Charles P. Merrill, George K.
Comery, d. W. Heseltine, F. A. Leavitt,
GO. Leach, A. l.. Farnsworth, George
l.. knight.
v,i low n frOYVY q m
ial committee of the Boston Chamber of
Commerce on reciprocity with Canada
and after discussion on motion of George
Trefethen, ESQ.,, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, the territory Of the Dominion
of Canada and the northern portion OF
the United States are adjacent, and ex-
hibit a marked similarity of climate, soil
and production, and
Is Whereas, the people OF both countries
are of The same origin, speak the same
language. have many of the same institu-
lions, and require for their use the pro-
auctions of each other, and
Whereas, their physical and social con-
ditions invite the most intimate relations
Of trade and a generous reciprocity In
tn ir commercial intercourse, and in the
interchange of the products Of the soil
and of manufactures, and
Whereas, we believe that the encourage
ment of mutual trade between the two
countries will tend to promote and
cement friendly relations, and will be for
the highest interests of all engaged in
com mercial pursuits, therefore
Resolved, that the Board of Trade of
Portland, Me-, earnestly petition that
the President will adopt such measures
as will establish by treaty, just and full
reciprocity between the two countries.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

There was very charming and social
afternoon enjoyed at the Pine street
church Saturday afternoon, when Miss
Deborah Morton of the Westbrook Semi
nary, read her entertaining paper OF a
visit to Paris. Miss Morton told Of yari
can Girls club, and of certain things not
gen generally known to the ordinary travel
Ter. The Gone cub furnished the delic-
ious tea and dainty cakes for refresh
,nsnts and there were four prettily deco
rated tables, at which Mrs. Levi Green,
leaf, Mrs. Wentworth; Mrs, Hussey and
Miss Hasty served. The other mem bers
of the club, Miss Edwards. Miss Hussey,
Miss Waterhouse, Miss Milliken, Miss
Merrill. Miss Doten and Miss Bonney as
sisted.
The Executive board is to give recep-
tion at the Preble house on Thursday eve
ming, to which every member of the
Literary Union is invited. AS 1t is not pos
sible to send each member an invitation.
the ladies of tho board hope that all will
respond without further notice.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
BEAUTY is NO INHERITANCE.

Cosmetics do not beautify, but
often destroy healthy complex
ion. A natural rosy and healthy
complexion cannot be had by the
useof cosmetics, butonlythrough
the health of the body in general.
Nothing is better to secure this
result than the genuine imported
CarlsbadS prudel Saltwhen taken
early in the morning, before
breakfast (aboutasmallteaspoo
full dissolved in a tumblerful of
water). 1t clears the complexion
and produces a healthy color.
Best taken when outdoor exer-
else can be had. Obtain the
genuine article, which has the
Signature of "EIsNER & MENDEL-
son & Co., Agents, New York."
on the neck of every bottle.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION.

Arrangements are now being made by
the Elizabeth Wadsworth chapter, ID. A..
r., to commemorate the battle of Lex
ington by celebration, which with the
cooperation of members liberal patron
age of friends cannot fail to be success.
The executive committee met Friday with
Mrs. Charles A. Plummer, Congress
street and organized as follows: Chair
man, Mrs. A. A. Kendall; secretary, Miss
A. il. Mcdonald; treasurer, Mrs. +. W.
York. Other mem bers of the executive
board are Mrs j. B. Shepherd, Mrs.
George r. Shaw, Mrs. W. I. Kilborn,
Mrs. G. A. Plummer, Mrs. A. =. ID orne.
Sub committees were also selected for
various positions The entertainment
will be held in City hall and will be of
historical character introducing many
new and amusing features.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, March 19.-The following
pensions have been announced for Maine
ORIGINAL.
Charles D.. Jones, Rockland, SIS.
INCREASE.
Henry J. Turner, Winthrop, So to S12.
RESTORATION, REISSUE kSD INCREASE.
Geo. A. McCluskey, deceased, Brock
ton, $12 to SIT.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Mary G. Palmer, North Cornville, S12.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
FIRE AT ELLSWORTH.

Ellsworth, March 19.-The dwelling
house and stable owned and occupied by
Captain John Kief, just outside the city,
were burned early this morning. The
fire caught from defective chimney and
made such rapid progress that the fire de-
Dartment was dnable to save anything
The loss is $4,000 and the insurance
amounts to So, 200.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
DIRECTOR sANBoRN's OFFER.

Lewiston, March 20.-J. S. Sanborn.
of the coffee firm of Chase Il Sarborn,
Boston, at q meeting of the Central
Maine General hospital directors Satur-
day afternoon, made proposition to
give the hospital half cent on every
pound of coffee sold in Lewiston and Au-
burn for the coming year, and, providing
it is agreeable to both parties, at the end
of that time, to continue the tribute
indefinitely. He estimated that upon the
present basis, it would amount to about
$500 year. The matter was referred to
a committee of three, Messrs. Wilson,
Wakefield, and Pennell, and it will be
reported upoE Tuesday morning. Mr..
Sanborn recently gave $1,000 to the hospi-
fol
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
WILL RETURN TO WORK

Brunswick, March 20.-The employees of
the Cabot Manufacturing company Sat-
urday held meeting Saturday afternoon,
and decided to go to work and await the
end of the cotton crisis for the restor
alton of prosperity wages. Everybody
is delighted with the prospect of better
times in Brunswick thus supplied. A.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
THE DEATH RATE.

There vera 10 deaths in the city during
the week which ended Saturday noon.
The deaths were due to: Bronchitis, dia-
betes, diphtheria, heart %disease, cerebral
meningitis (2), tuberoular MENINGITIS
(4), senility (2).
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
MASQUERADE BALL.

There will be masquerade ball at the
Auditorium tonight and good
time Is assured all who attend. Music
for the dance will be furnished by the
American Cadet orchestra and a fine order
of dances has been arranged. Prizes will
be awarded for the best costumes.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

Rurdock Blood Bitters gives man a
clear head, an active brain, a strong, Wig
orous body-makes him fit for the battle
OF. life.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems
adapted TO the needs of the
children. Pleasant to take; soothing in
its influence 1t is the remedy of all
for every form of throat and
lung disease.
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

WANTED-By a young man. a situation
w driving team or In q grocery store. APP
ply or address No. II WASHINGTON ST.
1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

r. AIDES have your last years coat sleeves
il remodeiled in the latest styles, rs cents to
81. 25; also dress skirt cleansed and rebound for
so cts. Work called for and delivered. Send US
a postal. PORTLAND SKIRT BINDING CO,
16 Elm st. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21
BATTLESHIp MAINE SOUVENIR SPOONS

This is the prettiest Spoon ever put on the
market. cali and see it. MCKINNEY, The
Jeweler Monument So uare. MARRIOTT
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

CITUATION WANTED by capable girl,
- position as cook. best references. Apply at
is Briggs street. Please call in the afternoon
The Portland daily press., 1898-03-21

FAC-SIMILE signature of cHAS. H. FLETCHER
is on the wrapper of every bottle OF CAsroRIA.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castcria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castoria.