The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-04
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

BRIEF IELEegA1AMSS
London, April 4.-CharIes F.robnan
presented All on Account of EKiza, = by
Leo Dietrich Steyn, at the Shaftesbury
theater last night Madge Leasing and
James Sullivan appeared in the principal
parts. The production was greeted with
considerable favor.
St Paul, April 4-The Northern Pa
clnc railway announced today that mat
tiers have been arranged at Mckenzie,
n D, where floods had interfered with
the running of trains so that there will
be no further delay. Transcontinenta1
trains No. 8 and No. have already re-
sumed the schedule.
Kroonstadt. Orange River Colony.
April Acting President SchaIk-
Burger has opened negotiations with
President Steyn who has been located
with Delarey and Kemp, but the where
abouts Of the party has not been ascer-
tanned. DeWet has been located near
Boshof.
London, April 1.-The Marconi Wire
less Telegraph company has sold its
American rights and patents to an
American company with a capital OF
$6,150.000.
London, April Am agreement was
reached today between Cecilia Lotus
and the manager of the Alhambra
Music hall Miss Lotus will appear at
should she ever return to the music hail
stage the AIhambra will have the first
right to her services.
Washington, April 4-Dr. Cabel
Whitehead, chief assayer of the mint.
has resigned, to take effect as soon as
Secretary Shaw finds suitable nan to
succeed him. Alfred Z. Jessup is most
prominent among the candidates for the
place which is covered by the civil SER
vice rules and probably win be filled by
transfer.
Belgrade. Servia, April As a result
of the closing of the university here by
the government the students started a
riot which ended in a conflict with the
police. Many on both sides were in
5ured and the leaders of the riot were
arrested
London, April 4-sir Henry Irving
unveiled a memorial window in honor OF
the late D'Oyley Carte in the Chapel
Royal Savoy, in the presence Of the
widow and a large gathering of friends.
Washington, April 4-The house com
mittee on labor has ordered a favorable
report on the eight hour bill so called,
providing that in every contract for
work for the government it shall be
specified that the work is to be done en-
an eight hour basis.
Washington, april 4.-Colonel r. L.
Meade has been commissioned bligadier
general Dy prevent In the marine corps.
Major G. Richards, lieutenant colonel:
Captain N H. Hall. major and first
lieutenant; W c. Powell, captain
Washington. April 4.-Dr. G. L. Ma
gruder. the physician in attendance on
Rev 7. Dewitt Talnage says that his
patient has not gained so rapidly as he
might wish. He said there were no irn-s
N ediate alarming symptoms. however,
and that while he is exceedingly anx-
ious he is not entirely without hope.
Copenhagen, April 4-The reports
from Washington that members Of the
Iandsthing furnished Congressman
Richardson with materials for his dis
closures have cerated intense indigna-
ton and there is talk of impeaching
these members for revealing state Sc
crets.
New York. April 4.-Charles Il. Wor-
found dead IN their room at a. boarding
shot his wife and cut her throat and
then cut his own throat. Financial trou-
bic is believed to have been the cause
of the deed.
Washington, April General Leonard
Wood, military governor Of Cuba, has
informed the war department that he
will pardon Lieutenant Oscar Darfee,
the Goth inst. Lieutenant Durfee is serv-
defalcation OF $1,000.