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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26

ors to Captain General BIanco. and L re-
ceived a reply that the matter was too
important to be settled without reference
to Madrid. General BIanco also intimated
that the United States court of inquiry,
the Maine, it would be unwise to destroy
by the use of dynamite the wreck upon
ing had word from Captain Sigsbee that
the United States navy department for
babe the use of dynamite on or about the
wreck Inc papers here today say that
Madrid has sustained General Blanco's
prohibition against the use of dynamite
on the wreck
The result will naturally delay the work
of removing the debris, and also, it is
possible, necessitate the use of more
the wreckers wished most to use dyna-
mite or dynamite tape to get the top off
the, wreck, 50 that the ten-inch guns
could be hoisted out
IN regard to going away, Captain Sigs-
sire about the matter until recently. 7
received a personal letter asking my
wishes and what thought best. We have
been mere two months, instead OF two
weeks, as at first intended, and the eli
mate is beginning to tell on all of US.
ness was to be here. It seems now as if
Wainwright would be enough to take
charge Of the wreck. especially since all
the work now is mere routine work of
salvage, while the chaplain might remain
to identify the bodies when recovered, if
would all be subjected to the rigid quar-
antine laws. For myself, I would like to
of the disaster. As yet 1 have not writ
ten line. While the court was in ses-
sion I did not want in any way to an
uc1pate its report. nave no idea what
that report is, or whether 1 am found
guilty"
The Fern, it is believed, will stay here
and afford quarters for Lieutenant Com
mander Wainwright.
A letter from Consul Brice at Matanzas
says Mr.. SaynOr, his successor, advises
him that he. expects to arrive in Cuba
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
NAVAL MILITIA UTILIZED
In Manning the Old Single Turreted
Monitors,

Washington, March 25.-The navy de-
partment has taken active steps to
utilize the naval militia Of the New
England states and of New York in
manning the old single turreted mont
tors recently called into service.
The naval militia of Massa chusetts
has said it could furnish officers and
men Immediately for the manning of
the monitors intended for New Eng
land points. At noon word was re-
ceived from New York that it would
furnish officers and men to man the
monitors.
The first order in this connection was
issued today when Commander Strong
was ordered to take command of the
monitor Nahant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
ADMIRERS OF ALTGELD.
Las Vegas People Found Him a Re
ally Great Man.

Las Vegas, N. NJ, March 26.-Ex-
Governor J. P. Altgeld of Illinois is at
the Las Vegas hot springs for the ben
eft of his wifes health, and about 200
of the leading citizens of Las Vegas
chartered a train and went out last
evening to give him an informal recep-
ton.
Governor Altgeld was introduced by
Mayor F. E. OIney of this city, and in a
speech of but a few moments duration
took the crowd completely captive.
After an hour spent in general CONVEX
sation during which the governor great
" increased the favorable impression
already made, the crowd returned home
satisfied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
WORK FOR WEARY WILLIES
Elgin Police Force to Put Tramps at
Cracking Stone for the City.

Elgin, Ill, March 26.-There will be
activity for tramps who wander into
this town beginning tomorrow. A stone
pile is ready for them and they will be
set at work at it.
The city is overrun with tramps. They
arrive on every freight train, and the
police profess to believe that the rail-
roads give them free transportation to
Elgin to get even with the city for
prosecutions for violating the ordinance
Governing the speed of trains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
MIDLAND STATION BURNED
Citizens of Glenwood Now Look for a
Handsome Building.

Glenwood Springs, March 26.-The
Colorado Midland depot was destroyed
by fire about noon. All freight and val
liable records were saved. The fire
probably originated from a defective
f1ue, though it was rumored about town
that the station was robbed and the
building fired.
Agent Chandler was at dinner when
the alarm sounded. The citizens of
Glenwood now look for the Colorado
Midland to erect a fine depot according
to plans which have been prepared for
many years. The old station has been
an eyesore to this town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
OWNS ITS WATERWORKS.
Montgomery, Ala, Perfects Purchase
for S42O,OOO.

Montgomery Ala, March 26.-Through
its city council last night Montgom cry
perfected the purchase of the local wa
terworks companys property for s420,-
900.
w. B. Rice Of Boston was the major
i+1 stocIboIder in The COMPANY The
price agreed on will be paid in AZ per
cent waterworks bonds.
The trade is regarded as good enc
for Montgomery. 1t contemplates Mr..
Rice completing $4,000 worth of i'm
proyements he has commenced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
THE FLYING SQUADRON
Makeup of Commodore SchIey's
Command.

Washington. March 26.-Commodore
Schley. newly appointed commander of
the flying squadron at Hampton Roads
VISITED the navy department before
noon and after a talk with Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt. said he would as
sumo command of the flying squadron
Monday. The formal orders, posted at
the department today stating that
Commodore Schley was detached from
his present service with the light house
board and was ordered to command
the flying squadron, cruiser Brooklyn
as flagship, was the first public admis-
sion Of the navy department of the
creation Of a flying squadron. The fact
that this squadron was contemplated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
CAPT. SAMPSON IN COMMAND.
Will Have Charge of the North
American Squadron-AdmiraI
Sigard's Retirement

Washington, March 25.-An order is
sued by the navy department today
carries out the announcement of Sec
rotary Long yesterday that Captain
Sampson would command the North
Atlantic squadron.
Admiral Sicard was detached from
command of the North Atlantic squad
ron and allowed six months leave by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
ARRESTED FOR FLIRTING.
Two Chattanooga Youths Charged
With Violating a State Statue.

Chattanooga, Tenn. March 26-Henry
Sell1irk and George EIdridge, aged re-
spectively 16 and 10 years, were arrest
ed today for violating the new state
johnny law, which prohibits young
men from flirting with school girls.
Selkirk and Eldridge were tried this
afternoon, but released after a severe
reprimand for their action in ogling the
YOUNG ladies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
PRIZE FROM MRS. CARNEGIE
It Will Be Given for the Best Render
ing of ~Annie Laurie.'

Pittsburg, March 26.-.NIrs. Andrew
Carnegie has sent word to the Home
stead Musical and Literary society that
she will contribute the prize for the
contest of the ladies' choirs in the song
Annie Laurie The prize is 500.
The eisteddfod is to be held in May
and will be a very notable event in
Homestead 1t will be participated in
by choirs from places as distant as
Johnstown and will be opened at New
Homestead Carnegie Music hall.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26

orders issued today. The effect Of this
six months leave is practically to close
Admiral Sicard's active service in the
navy. He retires under the age limit of
81 years on September 80 next, which is
just six months and six days from the
beginning of his leave. This will give
him only six days of active service
when his leave expires.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
To Cure Headache in Is Minutes.
Take DR.. Davis Anti-headache. Druggists.

Rev E. Edwards, pastor of the Eng
lish Baptist church at Minersville, Pa,
when suffering from rheumatism, was
advised to try Chamberlains Pain Balm.
He says: "A few applications of this
Iiniment proved of great service to me.
It subdued the Inflammation and reliev-
ed the pain Should any sufferer profit
by giving Pain Balm a trial, it will
please me- For sale by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
ANOTHER roRPEpo BOAT.
Lieut. Colwen Buys a New One From
Germany.

London, March 26.-Commander Col
WELL the United States naval attache
here, has bought for the United States
government. through an American firm,
a first class torpedo boat, built at Schi-
chau, for Germany.
She is ready to sail. The United
States cruisers San Francisco and New
Orleans were expected to sail today for
the United States, but they will prOba-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
MINISTER CONVICTED.
Rev. orson d. Taylor of Oregon Given
a Six-Year Sentence in Michigan.

Saginaw, Mich, March 26-Rev. Or
son d. Taylor of The Dalles, Ore, who
has been in jail here for several months
and against whom proceedings for Sc
curing money under false pretenses
have been dragging along in the circuit
court for a year or more, was this
morning sentenced by Judge Snow to
six years in Jackson state prison.
The complainant, DR.. D. B. Cornell,
alleged that Taylor induced him to buy
$4,000 worth of shares in the Interstate
Investment company of The DalIes, a
concern which did not exist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
THE FINAL TEST
Of the Submarine War Engine Hol-
land to Be Made at Washington.

New York. March 26.-The submarine
boat Holland will be taken to Washing
ton next for a test before officials. The
test will be seepd, submarine and gun
service. The boat will go to Washing
ton through the canals. The gun tests
and probably the last submarine ma
noeuvers the boat will make here will
be made tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
SAILED FOR KEY WEST.
The Tug Leyden Has a Cargo of Coal
in Tow.

Philadelphia, March 26.-The govern
ment tug Leyden sailed from the League
island navy yard today for Key West,
having in tow the barge Edith HoWes,
loaded with coal. The Leyden arrived
at the navy yard on March Is, from
Newport with 20 Whitehead torpedos
and $500 pounds of gun cotton for the
cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
MANY People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you please
and sleep like a 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 grains. Get
a package from your grocer today. Try
It in place of coffee. Is and 25c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
HICCOUGHS FOR A WEEK.
A Railroad Conductor Cannot Get Any
Relief

Danvine, Ky, March 26.-H. G. Eaton,
a conductor on the Louisville & Nash
vile railroad, is lying at his home here
suffering from hiccoughs.
He was attacked with the spasms a
week ago, and has been unable to Sc
cure any relief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
BIG GABLE ORDER.
All the Forts and Islands at New
York to Be Connected.

Washington, March 26.-The largest
order ever placed for cables by the gov
eminent was given today to the Safety
Insulated Wire and Gable company of
New York for submarine and under
ground cables, connecting all the forts
and islands of New York harbor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
SPANS THEORY.
Declares in a Report That the ExpIo-
sion Was "InternaL'

port says it is scientifically and prac-
tically demonstrated that the explosion
was internal"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26

J. II. Newbern, NJ. D., of Whitefeld,
one of the foremost doctors in the In
dian Territory. writes: 4 have recon-
mended and sold Beggs' Blood Purifier
for the past five years and am pleased
to say it has no equal in any blood
giStSr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
when You Go 10 COLORADO

Remember the Rock Island Flyer
leaves Topeka at 1855 p. M, arriving at
Denver and Colorado Springs at IL
O'Clock next morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26
Are You CON e CalforniaP

If so, please bear in mind that the
Santa Fe route limited train passes
through Topeka westbOund every Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday, and runs
to Los Angeles in fifty-four hours, with
through sleepers to principal California
cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26

bly, postpone their departure until to-
morrow, as they may be unable to COM
plete loading ammunition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-26

Beggs' Eye Salve will cure inhamed
or weak eyes. Nothing better. Try il.
At druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

at the same time built W the transportation &c
partment with thoroughness and ability.
1t in 1S>2 that Mr.. Thomson was ad-
vanced from general manager Go second vice
president. and in this Office hc bad 10 meet
some OF the mos; eXactins conditions ana trying
details that fall to the lot ~ a railroad man.
II was here that n was charged with the resu-
laiion If relations with competing companies.
ana all Of thesa duties he performed faithfully
and satisfactorily. In I>>s be- was elected first
vice president. and H. served IN this Office
until the dea.h Of George y. Roberts when hc
was made president.
Mr. Thomson has always attended s,rc;l; ="
the affairs If The Pennsylvania Railroad. ana
apparently fclt tina, Interests diversified "er"
liable 10 suffer for lack % attention. 'utsId" "i
the Equitable Life Assurance Society 90 when
he is a director. be has no connection with any
other corporation of mote. He has always been
Iublic-spiritcd. howt.er. and taken q healthy
interes, in projects 90 public and so. IA. m
portance.
Mr.. Thomsons social NE is delightful side
@, his character. h is lover - books and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10

has been a discriminating and appreciative
reader He j. patron Of art. literature and
music and his beautiful home at Corkerhill
contains many rare ard beautiful pictures ana
works Of art I'm sculpture. Al home he DIS
penscs quiet but cordial hospitality, assisted
los his daughter. Miss Anne homson. Mr..
Thomson is q wiiower. His wife the daughter
~ the 'ate BENJAMIN 9. clarke OF This city,
died in June 1881 Mis- Thomson, his only
daughter j. prominent in the social life OF
Philadelphia. Re has Two sons Frank g. ana
clark. Thomson. both of whom are Harvard
students Mr. Thomson = exceptionally popular
i'm N.v-York and is member ~ the Union ana
ether ciuly. but the heay! responsibilities OF
hi, oiii.o keep him from attending clubs and so
l..f.. IS seen ~ him in that world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-10
MR. HIRTHnll GIIT.

rr.m To, Albany Journal
H,uiy" 30, said. di4rons"lai'Iy. you didn't
rit. m, Cd nirthiay gin"
"Ht Jo,o. that- So. said Henry but you
SEQ, ,ou always look so young that | cant
f.lli1" YOU ever mad birthday.
Then she was happy ana j." smiled the mean,
subtle smi., - - man ho has saved money.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

the homage as matter of course, and
chooses the game that causes him least
eXertion--eVery time.
1t is often remarked by strangers how
sensibly the small boys here are dressed
OF course, there are a few of the Lord
Fauntleroy types TO be seen. But the
small boy clad in a stout blue cloth
sailor suit, with a jaunty blue beret, is
the typical French small boy.
A heavy, warm overcoat for boy of
four years is made of dark blue dag
onal cloth. 1t fastens over to the left
side with stout, military-looking frogs
of black braid. The large, round col
lar is Of black Astrachan, and strip of
the black Astrachan runs along the side
Of the coat where it fastens.
On small boy of three 1 saw a pref
ty little coat of red broadcloth. The
fullness was plated in at the shoulder
seams in two under-lapping plaits,
back and front. On each side of the
plaits were revers of the red cloth, COW
cred with narrow black soutache. The
sleeves were bishop sleeves, with
braided cuffs. The small, turnover
collar was heavily braided with the
soutache.
Even little fellows of four and fiv,
wear the manifest little covert clotl
overcoats, that are exact copies Of theil
fafheps' noafe
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

folds. The cloth reached up to the
folds in square scallops that were out
lined with the fur. The narrow ceinture
was Of white MORE.
An elaborate long cloak worn by a
blinking pink 'wee-wee,' was made Of
cream ottoman silk. 1t had a square
yoke of the silk bordered with swans
down. Below the yoke hung pointed
berthe Of English applique. The silk
was put on to the yoke full, and at the
front there was a broad box plat
trimmed with large pearl buttons.
Around the bottom of the cloak there
was a draped frill of English
applique.
BISHOP SLEEVES.
The sleeves were full bishop sleeves
and over them extended square epau-
lettes bordered with the swansdown.
A long bow of broad cream satin ribbon
was placed at the left side Of the
yoke.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

all sorts and conditions. Those that
come trooping out of the handsome
houses that surround the Luxembourg
gardens, and those that come from the
crowded squaid Pantheon quarter just
beyond, meet on the common play
ground. Along the Champs EIysees
and in the Bots, this co-mingling Of
the classes is never so appar-
ent. The little aristocrats have it all
to themselves.
1t is interesting there to have the
little heirs and seiresses pointed out
One is particularly attracted to the
luxuriously robed little Count de Cas-
tellane, and anotherslittle baby that has
been claiming a great share of atten-
ton is Master Carnegie, who will spend
the rest of the winter at Nice.
HIGH-BORN BABY.
One Of the most popular little boys on
the playground is the four-year-old son
Of one Of the high officials from the
court Of Menelik. His appearance is
always hailed by shout of welcome
from the small boys. One Of the friend
lest of the crowd caresses his ebony
cheeks and says admiringly, "Noir!
,Noir! Mais beau, tout lie meme" The
game is always left with this dusky lit
tie stranger to choose, but he takes all
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

notice and are noticed with as much
freedom as though they were listening
to the notes Of a handorgan.
To own season box at the grand
opera means money. The price paid is
almost fortune to the ordinary pock-
etbook and riches to a small one.
On the opening night every box is
filled. and standing back in the boxes
are men of wealth and fame who come
to pay homage to the world of society
which they find present.
The presence Of grand opera season
in any country speaks much for the
state of civilization in that country.
Grand opera In America dates from
1928, but it was long after that that it
amounted to anything. The country
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

OF tenors, there will be NJ. Ibos, Herr
Rothmuhl, NJ. Salignac, Herr Breuer,
Mr.. Van Hose, Signor yanni and Herr
Kraus; and the bassos and baritones
will include Mr.. Bisphann, Signor Cam
panari, M Boudouresque, Herr Staud-
igl, Herr Stehmann, Mr.. Rains, Signor
Vivianni and Herr Fischer.
Nearly twenty operas are to be pre-
sented this year by Mr.. Walter Dam
rosch and Mr.. c. A. Ellis. Ten of them
are to be in German and Italian and the
other ten in German. In the first half
Nine. Melba will assume the principal
parts, and Signor Bimboni will conduct,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
=T9E OPENING OFF THE OPERA SEASON.

present Other rumors say that Calve
and Eames will come later under an
other management.
The operas to be performed are:
Faust" Romeo ct Juliette," LES HUI
guenots," "Traviata," "Cavalleria Rus
ticana," "Manon," "Rigoletto," scar
men," "Lohengrin," "Tannhaeuser,"
ode Meistersinger," Tristan und
Isolde" 'Das Rheingold," "Siegfried''
and ode Gotterdaemmerung.
The sopranos and contraltos will be
Melba, Gadski, Barna, seygard, Tor
onta, Staudigl, hatfield, Van Cauteren
and Nordica.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

white satin ribbons that ended in long
bows, with ends reaching nearly to the
bottom of the coat.
The sleeves were rather full bishop
sleeves. Bordering the yoke, the col
lar and the cuffs was narrow band
of chinchilla. A simple, tasteful gown
worn by girl of eleven was made of
light tan cloth.
The skirt was full but gored slightly
to prevent that "bunchy'' look over the
hips. The bottom of the skirt was
trimmed with a broad bias facing Of the
cloth, mounted by a narrow facing Of
white moire edged with sable.
THE WAIST.
The waist was sort of blouse, with
a yoke of white MORE. The moire was
laid in narrow bias folds that ran cross
wise. Around the bottom of the yoke
the cloth was cut in square scallops
and outlined with sable. The top parts
of the sleeves were made Of the MORE
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

New York, Jan. 14.-Monday evening
grand opera begins in New York. This
means the official opening of the grand
opera season. For several years-almost
since the establishment of grand opera
in America-the start has been taken in
New York, the other cities coming later.
New Workers have at times strenu-
ously objected to this early opening of
the opera season and have insisted upon
a supplementary season after Easter.
But the convenience of the stars was of
first Importance and the famous Four
Hundred had to bow to the decreewhich
told them that they must return hastily
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

In the last ten, Nine. Nordica will sing
and Walter Damrosch will conduct.
Nine. Gadslxi, one Of the most valued
members of the company for the last
three years, will return.
The accusation has been made that 1t
is less the music than the audience that
constitutes the charm Of grand opera.
Lovely women magnifcently dressed
and made gorgeous with diamonds oc-
cupy seats in the boxes and receive
their friends while listening to music
sung by the highest priced singers in
the world. Many of the soloists receive
$1,000 per evening, which is not such
very high sum for first-class opera
singer. This is, counting four hours to
an evening, $3.50 per hour. Yet, while
the singer is rendering her notes the
beauties in the boxes smile and chatter,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16
WEE GIRLIEs.

w GE aGlfLIlES.
The toilets of the wee girlies are de-
cidedly more elaborate.
Their bonnets look like the most lux
uriant great lamp shades of puffed and
ruffled silk, with lace, ribbon and chif-
fon trimming them deliberately. Most
of them are shaped like the old-fash-
Toned poke bonnet, with ribbon rosettes
placed at the front, where they rest on
the hair.
A wee grille of three wore one Of the
richest coats have seen. 1t was made
of pale rose ottoman silk. The short,
square yoke was of cream satin, COW
cred with English applique. The silk
was put on the yoke in five broad box
plaits-three at the front and two at the
back. Narrow bands of chinchilla
trimmed each box plat. Over the
sleeves fell epaulettes of cream satin,
covered with lace. Where they were
attached to the yoke, there were broad
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-16

then he believed there was trife for
the box.
Many great matches are planned dur
ing the opera season, and the coming
three weeks are rich in romance as well
as song.
The singers Of later years are gifted
with beautiful faces, Calve being one Of
the handsomest women of the age, while
Emma Eames is lovely in classic mould.
The grand opera is function which
none who can afford should miss; and
all should feel a thrill of pleasure that
the first tinl1le of its notes begins to-
morrow night in New York, to extend
eastward and westward in a lovely
chime as the season advances.
H, Cronenschild.