The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-22
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.


Columbia, s c., March civilian
Fl. Wallace, a Confederate brigadier gen
eral during the war afterward prominent
in South Carolina politics and for six
teen years a judge, died today. aged "a.
Berlin. March "a sensational muir
der was committed today in Dresden
Herr Gunkel. a prominent musical COM
poser, was shot by Marie Jaihnet, the
divorced wife Of a railroad director in
Prague The motive was jealousy.
Youngstown. o.. March 22-The syndi-
cate which is trying to unite all the fur
naces in the Mahoning valley 50 far has
not been able to secure an option on one
Of the furnaces A representative of the
syndicate made the attempt last week.
but failed
London. March 22-The Brussels cor
respondent Of the Times says. Il hear
that King Leopold favors the scheme
for repatriating the negro residents Of
Cuba who sent their representative.
Emanuel here on q mission to see the
king 81 the Belgians as head of the Con-
60 state"
Mexico City. March z-President
Diaz resumed his official labors at the
national palace today and received the
congrat ulatiuns of a number Of people
on his restoration TO his usual health
Key West. Fla, March pa large
English steamer IS ashore on French
Reef, Wreclzing tugs and crews from
here have gone TO her assistance
Berlin. March 22-Telephone commun-
ication is being established between Ber-
lin and krQnberg, directly connecting
Emperor William with his mother, the
DoHager Empress Frederick
London. March 22-'It is reported
here" says the Amsterdam correspon-
dent Of the Daily Mail, that company
Of American volunteers. mostly Boston
ians, recently landed at Kobi Bay.
Tongaiand. crossed Swaziland and Joined
General Louis Botha-"
Pittsburg. Pa. March 22--The Ameri-
can Sheet Steel company has ordered an
other advance in prices OF black sheets.
70 take effect at once It calls for an In
crease or 50 a ton, which in addition to
the 50 advance made two weeks ago,
makes the total advances ST a ton An
unusually heavy demand is responsible for
the change in prices The advance will
Increase the bimonthly scale of the Work-
men per cent
Berlin. March ss-The enneror WIN
has again resumed his public appear
ance, has invited the presiding officers Of
the PrusSlan diet to meet al the SchlOSS
tomorrow afternoon when they viii con
graduate him upon his recent escape at
Bremen from serious injury.
Washington. March 22-The secretary
OF the treasury has issued his annual cir
cuaar TO customs officers REGARDING the
importation and inspection OF teas Inn
ported into the United States. The cir
cular, which goes into effect May l.
1901. reduces the number Of tea stan
dards from is to H. Honolulu is added
TO the ports at which teas may be ex-
amined by government examiners.
Lansing. Mich March 22.-The house
mas passed the bill authorizing the city
Or Detroit 70 issue $1,000, 900 worth OF
s 5o1os Ior me purpose Of buying a site |
ana erecting public library building.
Gibraltar, March 22-The fetes ar
ranged Tor in honor of the Duke and I
Duchess Of Cornwall and York were I
spolteQ Dy a heavy rain storm. The mill I
itary review was cancelled. The duke i
and duchess took luncheon on board Of 4
the flagship Of Vice Admiral Sir Harry
RawSon-
Washington. March 22-There have
been S,122 enlistments in the regular
army since the enactment Of the army
reorganization law.
Washington. March 22.-The navy de-
4arlrnent has liked April i for the trial
inspection trip Of the new torpedo boat
Goiosporough at Seattle, Wash.
Ma, M1adrid. March 22-Two persons were
killed ana two others seriously injured \
~ a mine explosion in Mercia. The ex-
plosion was followed BY a landslide.
Cincinnati. a.. NFarcb o. o. ~ -.
esr barns OF the CINCINNATI Traction COM
pAny Was destroyed by IRE last night.
fossth ., With thirty-ifve street cars.
Rome. March 22-serious foundations
Italy. The River Po overfi5rTpd fcarsins
damage n4eng tho valley. while the Prov |