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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
CANAL ROUTE SEEKERS.
Isthmian Commissioners Arrive From
Central America.

New York, April 5.-The Atlas line
steamer Allegheny, which arrived here
last evening, brought Rear Admiral J. G.
Walker, Colonel o. H. Ernest Professor
T. R Johnson of the University of Penn
syIvania, and ex-senator Samuel Pasco,
of Florida, of the Isthmian canal COM
mission The commission has spent the
last Ihree months In Central America Sc
lecting the best route for canal between
the Atlantic and Pacific, and all of the
commissioners have now returned to this
country except G. S. Morrison, who is
still at work on the isthmus IF Darien
The commissioners who arrived today
started at once for Washington where
the commission will be busy for some
time preparing its report. which it eX
Walker refused to divulge the opinions of
the commission as to which is the best
route ana al5o decnned 70 commit hlmseII
on the question of whether the canal
should be fortified.
Our duty will be simply to state the
facts and to present the result of our sur
vey and work. the admiral said. Both
routes have their advantages and these
will be set forth We have examined the
whole country down there"
Speaking of the work done by the COM
mission in Central America he said: I'VE
landed at Greytown and spent over six
weeks in examining and exploring the
route of the Nicaragua canal From
there We went to the Panama route and
for two weeks we were busy going over
that route. There our work was much
easier than going over the Nicaragua
route. At the latter place we were forced
to proceed on mules, but at Panama there
is a railway and for that reason we were
able to get over the ground in two
weeks. After going over this route. the
commission divided and part went to
/ Darien. while l and those with me went
/ into Costa Rica-
| Everywhere we were we'll received and
| entertained. The sentiment of the people
| is for the United States to build the canal.
For anyone to say which will be the best
route is pretty hard thing. Our report
| will be made on what consider the
| best route taking everything into consid-
GRAFTON. But even now we have not gath
/ cred all the information on the subject
| necessary and there are still at work down
! there about 400 men making surveys, get
/ ting engineering data and studying the
| topography of the country.
When asked as to the report that the
sand in Greytown harbor was shifting Sc
fast that it would be necessary TO keep. q
dredge at work all the time to keep the
| entrance to the Niearaguan canal open il
that route was decided on, he said:
I'VE found that the sand in the harbol
| of Greytown was moving, but 1 think
that fact would not make much differ
ence The harb0r could be dredged an6
| perhaps it would not be necessary to keel
! the dredge at work all the time. OF
| course there are obstacles to the building
| Of a canal on either route. but at the same
| time both have advantages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
DEwEYs CANDIDACY.

Admiral Dewey's announcement that
he is a receptive candidate for the pres
idency is without doubt a great sur
prise to the people throughout the
country. With his announcement, he
has pursued the unusual course Of pro-
mitigating his platform. It is short and
easily understood. II nominated and
elected he proposes faithfully to execute
the laws enacted by congress.
He lays claim to the support of no
party and sets his sails to catch the
wind from any direction whatsoever.
In the event of his election the party
which secured the control of congress
would be his party and its platform his
platform. He has left the way open for
any party with any sort Of principles to
nominate him.
The Populists will have the first
chance owing to the fact that their
convention win be held before either of
the others. The admiral says he desires
to be the peoples candidate.
There viii be no occasion for his
friends to organize a Dewey party.
Any organization which can be found
willing to take him up viii answer ev-
cry purpose. Previous arrangements
precludes the possibility Of all speaking
at once.
If all others fail to recognize the
availability of the admiral, there are
stin the gold Democrats to be heard
from.
Dewey's troubles seem to date from
his marriage Everything was smooth
sailing before that The ambition of the
Mclean family is wonderful-frOm own
ing one house in fee simple, to a TEN.
porary occupancy of the White House
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
STRONG CIRCUS ATHLETES
Pounce Upon Thief Who Visited
Their Boarding House.

Chicago, April 5.-Charles Lorman, Of
Milwaukee, stirred up a veritable hor-
nets nest early today when he visited
the boarding house at PIG Halstead
street, for the purpose of enriching him.
self at the expense of others. Uncon-
scious of the fact that the place is the
winter quarters of gymnasts, strong
men, snake chaTmers, iron-jawed indi-
viduals and others who so to make up
a full-fledged circus, he brazenly forced
an entrance into the room occupied by
Mrs. Beatrice Reen, a professional bare
back rider.
Mrs. Reen was not slow in leaving the
room and locking the door behind her,
and in moment more men of muscle,
acrobats, men of magic and host of
other performers We're stationed near
the door through which the intruder
would have to pass. At a signal the
door was thrsWn open and LOrman
leaped from the room. To his conSter-
nation he was seized by the man who
JuggleS heavy cannon balls and his
head struck uncomfortably near the
ceiling of the room. Lornan finally got
away and sought escape by running
down a flight of steps, but Johnny Dehr
contortionist, stretched his timber
legs and took many steps to the fugi-
tives one.
Bert Leon had often performed the
flying leap for life and he gave a free
performance as he sailed through space
and landed at the bottom of the steps
ahead of the alleged burglar. But Ma
ley, another performer. ran down the
steps on his hands, and the other board
ers followed according to their different
styles. I.orman, with his bundle of stage
clothing, gave a terrified look behind
and dashed along Halstead street at full
speed.
Policemen from the Desplaines street
station came to the rescue and Lornnan
1TRT- Low
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
BLOOD CALLS FOR BLOOD.
Bitter Remarks of Socialist in the
Belgian Chamber.

Brussels, April 5@The minister of for
eign affairs, n. De Favoreau, in behalf
of the government associated himself
with the regrets of Baron Snoy on ac-
count of yesterdays shooting.
The government" he said ''yester-
day forwarded to the Prince of Wales
and Queen Victoria an expression Of the
indignation to which so an odious out
rage had given rise"
The socialist leaders announced their
unanimous approval of the words of the
previous speakers, adding. however, that
if socialists condemned individual
crimes they blamed with no less energy
the great collective crimes being COM
m1tted at present in South Africa and
they protested at the inactiOn of Europe
Which was Indifferent to the crimes the
English perpetrate in South Africa. But
at the same time they deeply felt the
attempt against the Prince of Wales"
Blood calls for blood" said NJ VAN
derVelde, the leader of the socialists
His remarks called forth protests from
the Rightists who recalled the fact that
Great Britain had always been the
guaranty of Belgium's neutrality.
NJ. Lorand. leftist, while admitting
said he could nevertheless not forget
she had betrayed her traditions in at
lacking q free people,"
The minister of foreign affairs expos
tulated at the last remark, and said
that the leftiStS ought to observe the
reserve which was the most elementary
rules of courtesy rendered incumbent
upon them, to which NJ vandervelde
retorted: You failed TO blame the
red Sultan. You have, therefore, no
right to find fault with US. We pro-
test against the attempt on the Prince
of Wales, but we also protest against
the Infamous, shameful war the Eng
lish are waging on a free people. You
have protested in the name of the gov
eminent; we protest in the name of the
Belgian people, and send to the Beers
our fraternaI greeting"
The minister of foreign affairs again
protested against these attacks on a
friendly nation. when Mr.. Furnement,
socialist, jumped up and shouted, Long
live the Beers" Whereupon the presi-
dent of the house appealed to the pa
triotism of the chamber not to pro-
long the discussion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
THE CORN FUND.
Meeting Tonight to Aid the Famine
District of India.

Both Catholic and Protestant church
members are expected at the First
Methodist church tonight when the
work of raising a million bushels OF
corn for famine stricken India will be
commenced according to the plans of
Rev. Mr.. Sheldon and the Topeka Capt.
tai. At this meeting the first steps will
be taken toward a permanent state or
ganiZation. So far the only officer cho-
sen as permanent is F. D. Coburn as
secretary and treasurer. He is particu-
larry well fitted as he understands the
conditions and the necessities of such a
work and is in close touch to those who
raise the corn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
TWO MORE CLAIMANTS
To the Estate of the Late Charles L
Davis.

Pittsburg, April 5.-Two more claim
ants to the property left by Charles L
Davis iAlvin Joslin) have turned up
and it is said they win contest the will
which bequeaths the bulk of the estate
to Mrs. Margaret Schriver Simpson of
Detroit. The new claimants are Mrs.
Emma Greasjean Davis. Of Sheridan.
Wyo., and daugHssr. Mrs Emma Bel
mont of New York A New York attor-
ney here now making an investigation
says he can prove that Davis was mar
ried to his client at Essex Market Po-
lice court, New York, on May / 1875
Davis it is alleged deserted her a year
later and shortly thereafter the daugh-
ter was born. The amount to be distri-
buted under the will after the payments
of all debts is about $125, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

Those who have seen 1.-THE Nominee
know that it is full of genuine hearty
and withaI, thoroughly wholesome fun.
This great comedy, which was such a
faVorfte when produced by Nat Good
win, and is this season being presented
by that excellent actor, Mr.. Walter
Walker, and his own company, assisted
in the leading female role by Miss Mill
dred St Pierre will be the Offering at
the Crawford theater Monday night.
Few more clever comedies than The
Nominee" are seen nowadays, and its
presentation should attract a splendid
house.
The w. NJ. Wilson company will pre-
sent a version of QUO Vadis" at the
Crawford theater Tuesday night. The
drama follows very closely the lines of
the novel. and as the thousands of it's
readers know, it deals and treats of the
trials OF the early Christians and their
final success, and the downfall of Pagan
ism. The incidents of the story are in
tensely thrilling; the predominating
element throughout the play is one of
deep religious fervor and devout feel
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
Atlantic City Golf.

Atlantic city. N J., April 5.-Fine
weather has given great impetus to the
golf tournament on the Mortified links
near here. The pincipal competitive
event was the qualifying round of SO
holes and the 81 pairs on the list includ-
ed many of the best players in the
country The first pair to start were
L. B. Ferris of Lakewood, and A. F.
HaughtOn of Elmira. The succeeding
pairs started at four minute intervals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

There need be no uneasiness on the
part of anybody regarding the place of
holding the Democratic national con-
vention 1t will be held at Kansas City.
Western cities, of which the one at the
mouth of the Kaw is a type are not
daunted by a little matter of a fire.
When n public building or a whole town
burns down. the people at once set
about rebuilding it. Kansas City will
take pride in showing the people of the
United States and the rest of the world
that she is made of the real stuff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
One Fare Rate For Street Fair.

Application for a reduced rate for the
May fair. to be held in Topeka, has been
made to the Western Passenger associ-
alton. A rate of one fare will undoubt-
eddy be granted and the only question
will be in reference to the distance Gov
cred. For each of the Topeka Fail Fes-
rivals the rate of one fare granted was
made good from all points in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
BLACKBURN'S PAPERS
Certifying His Election Are Presented
in the Senate.

Washington, April SIN the senate to-
day Senator Jones (Ark.) presented the
credentials of J. c. S. Blackburn as
senator from Kentucky for the term of
six years beginning March 4, 1901. Mr.
Jones said as the credentials were long,
he would ask that they be printed in the
Record and as a document.
After the disposition of morning bust
ness, Mr.. Gallinger On. h addressed
the senate in opposition to the seating
of Mr. Quay At the conclusion of his
argument the senate at 1870 went into
executive session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

The members of the Topeka News
boys union will attend the funeral of
Earl Henderson,. the crippled newsboy
who was run over and fatally injured
by an electric car. in a body. The fun
eral will be held Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock. and the newsboys will meet
with Mr. J. E. Nissley at the Kansas
Creamery building an hour earlier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
DEWEY AT A CONCERT.
For Benefit of Soldiers and Sailors
Families.

Philadelphia, April 5.-Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey arrived here at 2:20 o'clock
this afternoon and attended the second
concert in aid of the families of the
soldiers and sailors who have lost their
lives in the Philippines Upon arrival
the distinguished visitors were driven
to the Hotel Straford, where luncheon
was served and then proceeded to the
Academy of Music. This is Admiral
Dewey's first visit to Philadelphia since
his return from the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
Not salisburv,s Son.

London, April Sit is thought the
officer named Cecil captured at Rama
thalabama is not Lord SalisbuTy's son,
Lord Cecil. AS the dispatch says, he
belonged to Col Plummer's force, and
if the Beers had captured the pre-
mier's son they would assuredly herald
he fact
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

Commissioner Shields in holding up for
SO long. a time the hearings before him
and Judge Addison Brown, of New York
for his diatoriness in arriving at deci-
sion in the matter. The grand jury re-
questS Ltiat It's presentment be sent % the
senator and representatives in congress
with the request that they take whatever
steps In the premises they may deem to
be necessary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

The attempt upon the life of the
Prince Of Wales is likely to cause wide
spread uneasiness in the circles of Eur
opean royalty. Each recurring event of
this kind has usually been followed
closely by others of a similar nature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
British Prisoners.

Pretoria, April Sin the fight of Ra-
mathlabama, March 81. the following
were the known prisoners: Captains
Crew, Duncan-Robertson and McLaren;
Crew and Robertson have since
died; staff officers Cecil and Granville
and nine soldiers, of whom six were
wounded. The prisoners all belonged 10
Col. Plumer's Rhodesian force. Thabet
N'Chu is now in possession of the fed
erals. FOrty-one British subjects were
escorted across the border this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

If the queen of England were a man
and politician, there might be reason
able ground for doubling that the rea-
sons which she alleges for her present
visit in Ireland are the real ones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
nae Burlngiton Route the Best Lin

West: Kansas City and ST Joseph to
Nebraska, Denver, Utah, Pacific Coast
Two Trains Daily. Weekly California
Excursions.
Northwest: to Black Hills, Montana,
Washington, Puget Sound, via the
short Billings Route, the time saver
so to 500 miles saved Tourist SIeepers
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kansas City
and St Joseph to Seattle.
East: unquestionably the best trains
via Chicago or st. Louis.
North: to St. Paul, Minneapolis and
the Northwest region.
Homeseekers' Excursions to the West
and Northwest.
1900 Miles of Standard Railroad. The
Main Travelled Road in the Louisiana
Purchase.
de-Vestibuled, Pintsch- lighted, com
plete trains of chair cars (seats free),
Pullman sleepers-
All Ticket Agents can ticket via the
Great Burlington Route.
Write
L. W. WAKELEY.
Gen'i Passenger Agt.,
st. Louis, No.
J. c. BRAMHALL.
T p. A. S23 Main St,
Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager. St Joseph, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

The burning Of the Kansas City con-
vention hell should serve a warning to
Topeka. to see that our auditorium is SO
constructed that a similar accident
cannot happen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

LFrom the Philadelphia Record.l
Tt seems odd that love is blind, and
yet can find way.
A peculiar thing about bridal pairs
is that they are softest when green.
It's funny that a fellow isn't 'in the
swim" when society throws him over
board.
The average man somewhat resem-
bles lobster. He's not so green after
he's been in hot water.
Any man will agree that there's no
place like home, providing the title "in-
mate can't be applied to him.
The only people who make an effort
to live up to their convictions nova
days are inmates of penitentiaries.
1T takes great moral courage to say
NO " remarked the clerical looking in
dividual Yes, indeed" asserted the
pert maid. People notice it so nova
days if you don't say Nit -
This medicine is a fake declared
the irate invalid; you guaranteed it to
cure after all others failed, but it hasn't
done me bit of good" Maybe re-
turned the vendor, cautiously, you
didn't try all Others
Before give my answer said the
careful parent. Il would like to ask a
question. Can you support a family %
I can, sir" replied the trembling
sutton. THAT settles it. Take her at
once my boy. Her mother and my
self will move in as soon as you set
up housekeeping"
"Cold contracts quoth Jones, "'tis
said.
I don't believe that's true.
The one I have makes my poor head
Just feel as big as two'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
Mrs. THOMPSON For President.

The city federation is in session this
afternoon. Mrs. A H. Thompson. who
elected president She expects to return
to Topeka soon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

There viii be no necessity to name
man with a barrel for Dewey's running
mate The admiral has money and so
have his wife and her brother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
GLOBE SIGHTS.

IF'rom the Atchison Globe.1
Some men are worse than unreliable.
1t is surprising how many people
have queer IDEAS"
The man who goes around with a
chip on his shoulder, is generally dis
liked.
In every family you'll find an old
man trying to quit smoking and
young one trying to learn.
When a man knows he shores, it in
dicates that some member of the fam
lily has been impolite to him
An Atchison man complimented a
woman on her figure lately, and it
made her mad You can't tell what a
woman will do.
1t is hard to be satisfactory: an
Atchison man is regarded with suspic-
ion because he is SO lover-1ike to his
wife when they are out in public.
Mrs. Lysander John Appleton is very
anxious that the proposed half penny
be coined; she thinks it would be just
the thing TO take to church, and give
to the poor.
There is a great family row going on
in town. An AtchisOn woman who
keeps a cow, and who supplies her
married daughters free of charge, sent
one of them skim milk recently, and to
the other milk that had not been skim
med. There was howl from the
daughter who got the SKINNED milk SO
loud that it scared the COW into run
ming away.
If a man goes into a saloon regularly
every day, people remark it. Do you
suppose such a reputation helps him
when he is considered as a candidate
for a better and more responsible posi-
tion2 When an employer hires a fore
man, or takes a workman into partner
ship, all these things are considered.
Always remember that people are
watching you, and commenting on
your habits.
1t is not a kindness to permit child
rem to grow up in idleness: on the con-
trary, it is the worst thing that can
happen them. Children should be
taught to work, and be compelled to
perform stated duties, in order that
they may acquire habits of industry
People must work; those who work
! most effectively, and with least effort.
are those who acquire the habit as
! idle: if you do, it means that they will
/ be lOafers as men and women. 1t is
/ more important to teach children
| habits of industry than it is to send
/ them to school Every lOafer had in
4 dulgent or foolish parents. You are
! doing your children a great wrong if
YOU perform the tasks they should per
form. You are teaching them to be-
| come loafers, and the world hates
loafers. It is excused in children but
it is never excused in men and women.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

IF'rom the Chicago News.1
When. passion is king reason is de-
throned.
The Kentuckian who fires at random
usually hits it.
Prosperity is frequently but the pre-
Jude to adversely.
When you have anything to say to
mule say it to his face.
If man really loves a widow it is
because she wants him to.
How superior a boy feels when he
hears some other boy being scolded!
Most men are willing to serve their
country in an official capacity.
The average man is either too bril-
liant or too stupid to become famous.
The path that leads to happiness
often crosses a bridgeless stream of
tears.
A nomination is more apt to be equiv
alent to collection than to an election,
Some musicians take great pains with
their music. while others give them to
the audience.
Probably some people are disagree
able because they are unable to at
tract attention any other way.
A wife is called the husbands better
haf--and some husbands are so mean
they don't care how the other half lives
Men are gay deceivers ever; during
courtship they express their willingness
to go through fire and water for the
adored one, but after marriage they
won't even get up and light the kitchen
fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

It looks now as though the ticket
might read: For president, George
Dewey Of Vermont; for vice president,
sam Jones Of Ohio.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

Lindsborg, Kas., April 10 to Is. Three
hundred and eighty trained voices.
Rock Island special, April 10, $50 a. m.
W. ". Mayhem. Merton. Wis, says. Il
consider One Minute Cough Cure a most
wonderful medicine, quick and safe It
is the only harmless remedy that gives
immediate results. 1t cures coughs, colds.
Group, bronchitis. grippe. whooping cough.
pneumonia and all throat and lung dis
eases. It's early use prevents cOnsump-
ton. Children always like it and mothers
endorse it. At all drug stores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05
Suicide at the Palmer.

Chicago, April 81. c. Calderwood
general tea agent for Sprague NJ. War
ner 81 Co. of Chicago. committed sui
eide at the Palmer this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

Col Bryan has not yet published his
card Withdrawing in favor of Dewey.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-05

Look out for public notice from At
lanta that Dewey can't have the vote
Of that town