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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
NEGRO SUES A COUNT.
Asks $4,000 Damages for Bleach
ing Experiment.

New York, April 1S.-Santiago Veglio
Crooa Count Di Castelleto, has been
sued for $4,000 damages by John
Barnes, a negro, who alleges that the
count tortured him by experimenting
with a preparation with which the
count expected to bleach his skin white.
The negro claims that the count kept
him covered with the preparation for
six weeks. He says that the stuff was
so strong that 1t corroded metal bath
tubs. In four days, Barnes says, he
shed his skin like a snake, but his skin
became blacker- than before. He
claims the count paid him SIS for his
services, but failed to bleach his skin
as agreed. The negro says that the
operation has ruined his health and he
wants damages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
GOV. TANNERS AMBITION.
He Would Give UP the Governorship
to Be Major General.

washington D. G., April 1s.-John Riley
Tanner would according to the statements
of some of his friends here. gladly ex-
change the office which he now holds for
that of Major General in the United
States army. He wants to go out and
lead the Illinois troops in case the United
States gets into war with Spain. he
does not want to go unless he has proper
military standing. He thinks the quota
of troops to be furnished by Illinois would
entitle him to major generals position
Today Congressman Lorimer and Mann
went up to the war department to see
Colonel Morrison, who is in charge of the
division of militia. They called for the
purpose of supplementing Tanners offer.
There are several questions involved which
developed during the course of the gentle
mems visit. The first arose from the
plain Interpretation of the constitution of
the state Of Illinois, which prevents any
state officer from holding an office I'M
der the federal government.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
IN GOOD FIGHTING TRIM.
Practice Cruise of the Flying Squad
ron Proves Satisfactory

Practice Cruise of the Flying Squad
ron Proves Satisfactory.
ing squadron. the departure of which
caused SO much excitement on Wednes-
day, returned yesterday to anchorage
at Fort Monroe, after having completed
two days and two nights of arduous la
Dor, with satisfaction to it's command
ing officer.
Commodore Schley wanted the cap
tains of the fleet to know each other in
the movement of their vessels and to be
able to answer quickly to all signals for
movements liable to be made in an en-
gagement.
Running down to Cape Henry on
Wednesday afternoon, the squadron
was taken Is miles out to sea, at the
same time manoeuvering in response to
signals from the flagship.
All of the big vessels responded quick
ly. the heavy battleShips Massachusetts
and Texas being especially surprisingly
quick. Line of battle was formed with
the Brooklyn on the right. the MasSR-
chusetts ON the left of the Brooklyn, the
Minneapolis to the left of the Massa-
chusetts, the Columbia next and the
Texas on the extreme left. The signal
to anchor in line was obeyed so well
that an almost perfect alignment was
obtained. Anchorag e was made on
Wednesday night, Is miles east of Cape
Charles light, near the southern drill
grounds.
Tuesday morning found very unfav-
orable conditions for either manoeuv-
ering or using the guns, the weather be
ing intensely disagreeable with a heavy
rain and hail storm and q high sea, but
Commodore Schley decided to go out
and begin the manoeuverS. The Mas
sachusetts dipped her low nose in the
water time after time, taking up tons
of water, but was handled beautifully,
coming up to alignment or circiing more
quickly than light cruiser.
The other vessels also were quick to
respond to signals. This drill was kept
up all day and at nightfall anchorage
was made az point ID milesefrom Cape
Charles. After dark signal work, by
electric light, was practiced for two
hours
At 9 O'Clock, when most of the officers
and men had prepared to retire, the call
to quarters and battle calls were sound
ed On the Brooklyn 50 qta1clsay was
the work done, that every division Off
Ger had reported ready in four min
uteS, and the ship was ready for battle,
with water tight compartments closed,
ammunition hOisted to guns, turrets
swinging, battle matches down and the
crews at the guns ready to shoot. The
other ships reported almost as quickly.
Friday morning was given up to prac-
tice at the guns, all the ships putting
out targets at 500 yards. The gunners
on the Brooklyn cut the flag from the
top of their target within 20 minutes,
that the target was. but IS inches square
and the Flagstaff but two inches wide.
At 1 o'clock the ships were signalled
by Commodore Schley to head for
Hampton Roads for anchorage, with the
exception of the Texas, which was or
dered to remain out and try her big
guns and improved turrets with solid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
TO HELP HIS COUNTRY.
G. Oliver Iselin Offers His Personal
Service in the Event of War
With Spain.

New York, April sc. Oliver Iselin
has offered his services to the govern
ment in any capacity that they will be
available. Mr.. and Mrs. Iselin arrived
home from Europe on the White Star
liner Majestic Saturday.
services to the government through
Ambassador Hay when I was in Eng
land. I shall be glad to do any kind
Of service for my country, no matter
what
Have you made an offer of yacht
to the government
mo" Mr.. Iselin replied: IT have
none good enough. 1 don't think the
Defender is"
Have you any new yachting plans?''
mo. I don't think, when the coun-
try is in so grave an emergency as it
is. it is proper to consider such thing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
PREPARE TO CO.
Steamship Chartered to Carry
4OS Spanish Residents
From Tampa, Florida, to Havana
Today.
SPANISH MINISTER
Polo Engages the Steamship
'ANISH MINISTER
A Diplomatic Dinner Party
Given Sunday Night.

. Washington, April 18.-The Spanish min
lister, Senior Polo, today closed a charter
for an American steamer of the Plant
line, which will carry practically the en-
tire Spanish colony of Tampa, Fla, to
Havana today. In making the charter
the minister gave assurances that in case
of hostilities the steamer would be cleared
from Havana, given ample protection and
allowed to return to American port.
The Spanish party will number 4O8, most
of them being men who have offered their
services in Spanish army in case of war.
Some women and children are included,
as they are part of the colony making
the move and it is said also that the
hostility to Spanish residents in that To-
cality has become marked of late. The
consul and vice consul, with two assist
ants, will remain at Tampa. This is the
point at wh h seven r f ohiz OF Win tn
in next few days although there is no in
TN that the departure Of the +t span n
United states troops at Tampa.
The Spanish minister had a compare
a drive with the Swedish minister, Mr..
Grippe, the two having been associated
years ago. Senior Polo received a mum
Der of dispatches from Madrid, but they
and did mot bear p out the re p that
Spain would seek the good offices of the
lions become a law. No official informa-
ton has been received here as to the re-
towards his surrender, although there is
no disposition to discredlt the report.
At the embassies and Legations repre-
senting the six great powers of Europe
the unusual activity Of the last three
weeks was noticeably relaxed, as it has
now become to be accepted in these quar-
ters that there will be no action, certainly
none of a radical character toward me-
diation or intervention between Spain and
the United States. While the recent ex-
the enb as ofces here a weEe onen nh t
ly until a. m, receiving and sending
cipher dispatches in connection with the
effort of the powers to get together. This
proved unavaihng, and as one of the
best posted members Of the diplomatic
troubles of their own to permit them to
reach concert In this affair."
| dinner Sunday night, the British and
French ambassadors, the Russian charge
d affaires and the Spanish minister being
among the guests. Although the powers
were well represented. the gathering was
purely of a social character
HOPES OF A SPA NISH PA PER
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

Clay Clement. who appeared in this city
last October. will play a return engage
ment of The New Dominion at the
Crawford theater next Saturday evening.
Mr.. Clements Baron Hohenstauffen' is
one of the most delightful character
studies on the American stage today, and
is making for him a reputation as an
actor. The theme. of the piece is old, but
the story is told in thoroughly enjoy
able. way, with a refreshing vein of hui
NOR running through it as a result of the
baron's struggles with the English Ian
guage- Only small audience saw Mr..
Clement last fall because he was prac-
ucal1y unknown in this city, but an au-
dience worthy of his work will probably
greet him on his second appearance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
KILLS BACTERIA.
Wonderful Electric Fluid Light Dis
covered by Rychnowslzy.

London, April 1s:-Rychnowsly the
electrician of Lemberg, claims to have
discovered an electric fluid, which he
caused a great sensation on the CONT
nent. He obtains it by electrolisis, but
it is not Identical with electricity.
Its effects are declared to be startling
producing light and causing geissler
tubes to emit fleurescent rays. 1t works
photochemically, rotates in amid air,
and kills bacteria. Metal and glass
thereby can be charged with electricity
and the magnet needle hangs direct I'M
der its influence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
FOR A PALACE HOTEL.
Big Building Contracted for in the
City of Omaha.

Omaha, April 18.-Today the Palace
Exposition Hotel company was orga-
nized. 1t will erect one of the largest
hotels ever constructed in the city. The
building will be of white staff, four sto-
ries high, occupying a full block. This
is in the heart of the city.
The building will have 1000 guest
rooms and be modern in every particu-
lar. A ST. Louis hotel man subscribed
$50, DOC of the stock and the other has
been furnished by Omaha men.
The great building must be ready for
occupancy in forty days. 1t is intend
ed as a temporary structure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON,D.C.
Sent Free to Teachers .

Sent Free to Teachers and Tourists.
1t contains special information about
places of interest, also complete and
comprehensive map of the National
Capital, time Of through trains from
Chicago to Washington via PennsylVa-
MIA Short Lines. and reduced rates over
that route for the National Education
al association meeting in July. Just
the thing for teachers and anyone go
ing to Washington. Address H. r.
DERING, A G. p, Agt., 24S South
Clark ST., Chicago, enclosing cent
stamp. The Guide Is worth much more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
CALIFORNIA, DROUTH.
Stockmen Renting Swamp Land and
Islands for Pasturage.

San Francisco, April 18.-Owing to
the dread of drouth, the stockmen in
central and southern California are
leasing swamp and overlooked land in
the river bottoms with the hope of Sc
curing pasturage later in the season
than they can hope for in more elevated
sections.
The average rental paid is so cents
an acre, although for some choice pieces
1t Is reported that in one instance SO an
acre has been paid. Even land at pres
ent under water has been leased as in
the case of Venice island of San JOAQUIN
The single firm of Miller & Lux have
leased 5000 acres.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
SENATOR PLUMB'S WIDOW
Seeks to Recover $17,621.o5 of Capt
Thomas on Alleged Promis-
sorY Notes.

washington. April 1S.-Mrs. Carrie s.
Plumb, Widow Of Senator Preston =:
Plumb, brought suit in the equity court
AGAINST Captain A. A. Thomas of the
United States Electric Light company 70
recover s17.621.s5 on alleged protmtissory
Captain Thomas denies the Indebtedness
and charges that Senator LUMP Fly No hayes ayes
due upon a contract to indemnify him
against loss in the purchase OF certain
corporation stock which proved Yalueless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Free
Reclining
Chair Cars.

run daily by Santa Fe Route be-
tween Topeka and Chicago They
are easy to ride on, waking or
sleeping. The chair cars have
adjustable backs. Each car has
two laVatories, fitted up with
combs, brushes, clean towels ana
plenty of water. Electricity gem
Grated by revolution of the aAies
furnishes steady and aDt1noaat
light. When it is time tcI sleep,
the porter turns light down to a,
dimness conducive to {repose-
Bear in mind a porter ac'compa-
MES the car. Pullman Asleepers
on same trains Berths r eserVed
and tickets sold by W. q. Gar
vey, Agent, A, T. & s. f. KY,
Topeka, Kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
OLA POUPEE'' REVIVED.
Audran's ssOperatti Received With
Favor at Daly's.

New York. April 1S.-Audran's Operat-
ii La Poupee" was revived last night
at Days with every promise of the for
tune which it merits The production
was under the management of Angus
tin Daily and Oscar Hamnerstein.
Virginia Earle was Chief Doll and
hers was a creditab1e bit of acting.
Others employed in illustrating the hu-
NOR of the story were James Powers,
the DoIlmaker; Catherine Lewis, Her
bert Gresham, Joseph Herbert and
Frank Celli
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment
Mining District, Wyo.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets at
One Fare for the Round Trip, plus $500,
from all points in Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Utah to Rawlins, Wyo.
Dates on which tickets will be sold are
Ist and Sd Tuesday in May, June, July,
Aug, SepAsA Oct. and Nov. Stage line
daily except Sunday each way between
RawIins and Grand Encampment.
For full information call on adj
dress F. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent.
T. C. FULTON Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
PRINCESS MUST LEAVE.
Princess Louise Who Deserted He
Husband Ordered Out of Austri.

London, April 1S.-Princess Louise of
SAKE Coburg and Gotha, who eloped
from her husband, Prince Philip of
Saxe-COburg and Gotha, and who has
been residing with her lover, Lieutant
Mattacheich, on the latters estate in
Croatia, has been ordered to leave the
Austrian dOminiOnS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Threatened By Mexicans.

San Antonio, Tex, April 1S.-The peo-
pie of Sonora, rs miles from here
have asked the governor for protection.
The Mexicans there, who outnumber
the whites, have assumed so threaten
ing an attitude that it is feared trouble
will develop before aid can reach them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
MANY People Cannot Drink

coffeesat night. It spoils their sleep.
You ca1>drir4x Grain-O when you please
and sleeplilfe top. For Grain-O does
not stimulate; it nourishes, cheers and
feeds. Yet it looks and tastes like the
best coffee. For nervous persons, young
people and children Grain-O is the per-
feet drink. Made from pure g-Sins. Get
a package from your grocer today. Try
it in place of coffee. Is and Csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Wichita and Return S4.e2

]. c. FULTON. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Cairo as a Kite Station.

Cairo, ILL.,, April 1S.-Cairo has been Sc
established by the weather bureau. and
the experiments will soon be commenced
for the construction of the kites. These
kites are sent up a mile or more above
the surface to ascertain the temperature,
moisture pressure and wind direction and
velocity of the upper air, instruments be-
ing carried up by the kite to record these
conditions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Billiards. FOREGROUND Syrl

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is not a
mixture of stomach destroying drugs,
but Is a scientifically prepared remedy
that cures coughs and colds, and all
quick, prompt and positive. Csc and SOC.
Geo. w. Stansfield, 632 Kan. Ave, and
Miller's Pharmacy. Cor. 6tE and Topeka
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
FOR MONACO PRIVILEGES.
James Gordon Bennett Said to Have
Made an Offer.

F1rankfort-on-the- Main, April 1S-Ac-
cording to the Frankfurter, Anzeiger,
James Gordon Bennett has offered to the
Prince of Monaco a higher sum for the
gambling monopoly in that principally
Than the present company now pays Tor
the privilege.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Baron Fava Doubts a War.

Rome, April 1S.-The Pungolo Parla-
mentare publishes interview with
Baron Fava, the italian minister to the
United States, who will leave for Wash
ington next Thursday, in the course of
which he declares that he does not be-
lfeYe there will be war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
CALLING THEM IN.
All Abled Bodied Spaniards are Or
dered Home.

Paris, April ia dispatch from
Cette, department of Perault to the
Petit Journal says all able bodied
SpaniardS there have been ordered to
return to Spain as early as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment
gives instant relief 1t allays tnf1am-
nation and heals. 1t is prompt in its
action and positive in it's effect. It is
the kind that cures without pain or
discomfort. It is for piles only. &c.,
Tubes 75c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
KINGLY MUMMIES.
Tombs of Early Eastern Royalty Dis
covered-Bodies Well Preserved.

London, April 1S.-From Egypt come re-
ports of the discovery at Thebes of the
tombs of Amenophis IL, who reigned b
C. 1900; of ThOthmes w, of Amenopinis Ill
and Rameses ", V. and VI.
All the bodies are said to be in a splen-
did state of preservation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Duke of Marlborough's Plans.

London, April 1S.-The Duke and
Duchess of Marlborough have given up
the idea of q political salon. They will
not take a town house during the sea-,
son, but will reside at Blenheim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

Glthrie o. T, April 18.-Governor
Rarnes has appointed Geo. H. Dodson of
this city territorial librarian, to succeed
Edgar W. Jones, resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

Via Santa Fe Route, tickets sold
April 10 to % inclusive; final return linn
it April 23d; go with the crowd via
Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Enticed Girls for models.

Allentown, Pa, April 1S-Nicholas S.
Spillberg, a New York artist, who sew
eraI months ago opened studio in that
city, was convicted in court today of
enticing girls into his place and using
them as models. He was sentenced to
IS months Imprisonment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

The case against H. A. Klauer for
selling liquor has been dismissed The
man the temperance committee was
after is George Klauer and H. A Klauer
was arrested by mistake.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Fort Scott and Return SEE

Via Santa Fe Route, tickets sold May
II to IS inclusive; final return limit May
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
ONLY One Night co Denver

Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa
Fe Route. Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars through: No
other line runs its trains through all
these nointS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

Educste Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
1oc. 25c. II G. G. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Ramemher

The Santa Fe plug runs every day In
the year and was provided solely for
the accommodation of Topeka people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18
Going East!

Then take the Santa Fe Route to
Chicago. Thirty miles the short
est; rock ballasted track; few
grade crossings; vestibuled trains
Of Pullman palace sleepers and
free reclining chair cars lighted by
electricity. Dining cars serve all
meals, and you pay only for what
you order. If you want safety,
speed and comfort,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-18

wnitmere Bros. BARRIERS. 7s5 Kan. ava
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-13
YMPATHY FOR SPAIN.
Grave Fears of a Revolution in the Re
public of Guatemala.

Grave Fears of a Revolution in the Re
public of Guatemala.
San Francisco, July 12.-The Pacific
Mail steamer San Jose arrived from Gen.
trail American ports and reports that
Central Americans are in sympathy with
Spain and refuse to belive the news
Of any American victory.
There are grave fears of a revolution
in Guatemala and the government, though
not alarmed, is determined to deal
promptly with any rebels.
The San Jose shipped from San Jose de
Guatemala to Champerico 102 cases of ri
fes. 500, 900 round of cartridges, six cases
of cannon and two Calling guns. The
shipment was from the government ar
senal, and when II was received on board
all the cases were marked "Guayaquil,
Ecuador" The purpose was to make
II appear that the arms were being ship
ped outside the republic so as not to
arouse suspicion. The authorities at
Champerico remained silent when ques-
toned as to the purpose of this ship
ment. Each case contained two dozen RI
fes, or 2, AS rifles altogether. II Is ssumed
that the shipments mean trouble, as each
time the Pacific Mail boats nave shipped
arms from one port to another a revolu-
ton has followed.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-13

IF you DON'T TAKE THE STAND
ARD YOU DON'T GET THE NEwnA
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-13
California for Fusion.

convention which met here to-day elected
Edward s. Hutchinson of Los Angeles
temporary chairman and w. J. Gibson of
Alameda secretary. The election of
Hutchinson was a victory for the forces
favoring fusion by the populists. demo-
Gratis and silver republicans and a sure
defeat for the middle-of-the-road men.
Congressman James Mcguire will most
likely be nominated for governor and f.
8. Hutchinson for lieutenant governor.
The first named is a democrat and the lat
ter a populist. Judge Walter s. Vandyke.
silver republican. of Los Angeles, is
slated for supreme court justice and II.
A. McCraney, silver republican, of Sacra-
mento. for secretary of state. Nomina-
tons will probably reached tomorrow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-07-13
Another Freight War On.

San Francisco, July 12.-The Chronicle
says: Another serious disagreement has
arisen between the Panama railroad and
the Southern Pacific company, as a result
of which both lines have announced a big
reduction in rates from points in Cali
fornia. The Panama line. in CONJUNCTION
with the Pacific Mail Steamship COM
pany. has issued a new freight tariff con-
tanning reductions I'm many of the most
important commodities which help to
form the bulk of the freight handled by
water and the Southern Pacific has been
compelled to meet many of the reduc-
tons.