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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
OCEAN MAIL RECORD.
White Star Liner Carries 1858
Sacks of Christmas MissiVes.

New York. Dec. 26-East bound mail
records were broken when the White
Star liner Teutonic sailed for Great
Britain with 1853 sacks. In the S51
bags containing first-class matter there
were more than 100000 letters.
The remainder of the consignment
consisted Of 2002 parcels and what are
known in the mail service as prints -
the entire consignment consisting of
Christmas contributions and greetings
from America and Canada to the old
country. OF the S51 bags of letters, 213
are destined for ireland. 4O5 are to go
to England, Scotland and Wales, and
the remainder to Germany France
Norway and Sweden. The registered
sacks numbered 112. This is the last
of the Christmas mail to the other side
and Will not reach its destination until
about New Years
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
His Family Physician Insists
on 1t.
The Senator Is Shut Up in His
Cleveland Home.
CAME IN SPECIAL CAR.
Left New York Against the
Doctors Advice.
No One Outside of His Family
Can See Him.

Cleveland, o., Dec Ex-senator Hanna,
who left his New York hotel for Cleve-
land against the advice of his physi-
clans. is at home, having made the
journey In a special car attached to
the Lake Shore Southwestern limited.
His brother. L. c. Hanna. accompanied
him. Today it was said at the SEN
ator's home that he was resting easy
and that his condition was not serious.
1t was declared. however. his family
physician had prescribed perfect rest
and that he cannot leave the house for
a week unless his condition should
greatly improve. It was further stated
that no one would be allowed to see
Mr.. Hanna outside of members of the
family. Important conferences relative
to Governor Herricks state appoint
ments will be delayed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
WOULDN'T PAY 81.
III. A. Low Says That Is Why Rock
Island Acted as It Did

NJ. A. Low, general attorney for the
Rock Island has written a communi-
cation to the board of railway commits
sioners explaining the attitude of the
road in regard to the Butts Bros. Lum-
Der company, of Wichita. The lumber
company claimed that the Rock Island
refused to set loaded cars on its side
track.
Mr.. Low states in his communication
that the Rock Island had a bill of 81
against the Butts company for demur-
rage charge on a load of coal. The
Butts company refused to pay this bill,
and when consignment of lumber ar
rived for the company the railway re-
fused tc transfer it to the company s
tracks. Mr.. Low contends on behalf of
the company that this action is justi-
fed by the fact that companies are
allowed to charge a fee for demurrage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
RUNAWAY CARS.
Section of Freight Train Col
lides With Express.

Clifton, Va. Dec. 26.-Passenger train
No. 21S, running from Harrisonburg,
Va, to Washington, D. c., ran into the
rear end of extra freight train No. 272.
running from Manassas to Alexandra,
one mile north of Clifton at 1926 o'clock
last night. Twenty cars of the freight
broke loose on Fairfax hill and came
back oown the hill at the rate of %
injured are:
Charles Amos, engineer on passenger
train.
T. W. Dinges, mail clerk
l. NJ. Merrihew, brakeman on freight.
j. e. Rodgers, baggage man.
DenniS Jackson. fire1aa n on nassenger
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
WEIGH HAD SKATES ON.
He Was More Than Willing to Take
Them OF

r. B. Welch, once county attorney
and the terror of the jointists, had his
skates on Christmas day for the first
time in so years. He had been telling
his son, Charles Welch, and his son-in-
law, B. H. Pugh. that in his younger
dys he was the best skater in the
neighborhood where he lived He con-
sented to go to a pond in Oakland and
show the younger men what fancy
skating really is. He put the skates on
and struck out. He hit the ice all in a
heap. He got up and tried again. His
right foot went west and his left foot
east. He struck the ice a second terrific
blow. He crawled to the bank and took
the skates off
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
HOLIDAY TALKED OF.
May Be Candidate Tor Representative
in City District.

So far no one has announced himself a g
a candidate for the Republican nominal
ton of representative from the Topeka
city district of the Second, Third and
Fourth wards.
Those who usually look around for can
didates when none present themselves
are. talking of making Charles K. Holiday
their candidate for representative. Mr..
will be asked to make the race and will
be assured of the support of those who
will ask hjm to run. Mr.. Holiday lives in
the Second ward and he would have a
strong following from his home ward as
well as substantial support from the
other wards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
100000 as ohristnas Present.

Cincinnati, Dec 26.-President 7. p.
Egan of the ]. A. Fay & Egan COM
pany, gave each of his seven children
SIS, 600 as a Christmas present-Mrs.
Alma Egan AItenberg, Frederick T.
Egan, Mrs Christine Egan Feuss of
Battlmone ore eaond ana a. 5gan' ha nargin1a g,fta
will be in the shape of stocks and
bouds In regard to the matter AR.
Egan said today: 81 should rather have
my children get these gifts when 1
can be here and see them enjoy them
selves This is not the first time that
Mr.. Egan has taken a similar sIep
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
BELOW ZERO.
Cold Wave Extended Over Kan
sas Christmas Night.

Hiawatha, Kas., Dec. 26.-The tenn
perature fell to degrees below zero
during the night. but is rising today.
Concordia, Kas., Dec. ga cold wave
last night prevailed in this territory.
the temperature reaching 4 below zero.
Today the weather is moderatirS.
Thare is no snow.
Atchison, Kas., Dec. pa cold wave
prevailed in northren Kansas last night,
avera ging ; below zero.
Emporia. kan, Dec. 26.-The tenn
perature here has dropped 13 degrees in
the last u hours and this morning Il
above zero was recorded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
ChRpelIe Returns 10 Cuba.

New Orleans Dec. 26-Archbishop
Chappelle sailed today for Cuba, whence
he came to take part in the ceremonies
OF the Louisiana transfer celebration
lie expects to be absent for some
months. Nothing is known of the re-
port that he is going to Rome. He has
not yet been summoned and has no
present intention of going abroad.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
$1,000 REWARD
Offered for Arrest and COnyic-
tion of Train Wreckers.

Columbus. O., Dec 26.-Genera1 Supt
Ralph Peters, of the Panhandle rail-
road, has offered a reward of 81 900 for
the arrest and conviction of persons
who have attempted to wreck trains
and the bridge at Ellis station on the
Muskingum river. Several attempts
have been made to cause a wreck by
stretching Il wire cable across the
track, so anchored that it will pull
down the bridge. The purpose is not
understood by the railroad officials.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
WRECKED ON BRIDGE.
What Caused the Delay in Santa Fe
Trains

At 1890 o'clock Friday morning a
west bound extra Santa Fe freight
train was wrecked on the Mississippi
river bridge at Fort Madison, Iowa.
The wreck was caused by a broken
hange on the wheel of one of the cars.
One car of coal left the rails. No one
was hurt.
Immediately after the news of the
wreck reached headquarters in Fort
Madison a wrecking crew was sent out
from that point and the derailed cars
We're put back ON the track in a few
hours. The wreck blocked the main
line for several hours, however, and
No. was delayed into Chicago about
two hours and so minutes. No 1 was
delayed three hours and No ten min
ut0S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Biglev to Hutchinson.

An officer from the state reformatory.
at Hutchinson, came to Topeka today
to take Arthur Bigley back to the in
stitution. Bigley was sentenced to the
reformatory but was allowed parole.
While on parole he stole a valise in
Topeka. For that breach of the law
his parole was forfeited and he VIII
spend the rest of his sentence in the
refornoa tory.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Call for a Report.

The state auditor has called on the
county clerk of Shawnee to report the
condition of the school lands in the
county. There are but six tracts of
school land in the county not decided to
private parties. During the past year
one piece of school land has been
bought and on another the occupant has
had his time of payment for the land
extended 20 years under the new law
passed at the last session of the legis-
lature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

washington, Dec. 26.-As the marine
guard of the Vicksburg does not ex-
ceed a half dozen men Admiral Stirling
has been instructed to send a COM
pany of marines from the Philippines
to Chemulpo on board the Vicksburg
at Chemulpo and it is said that they
will not be landed unless American in
terests are further threatened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Hanged in a Box Car

St. Joseph. Mo-, Dec. 2S.-The dead
body of Phillip F. Wenz, secretary of
the Wenz Shoe, of st. Joseph. was
found hanging by a wire from the roof
OF an empty box car in the railway
yards here today. Relatives think foul
play possible as there We're a number
of bruises upon his body He was
prOulinent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
FLOOD STATE TAXES.
County Will Ask State to Rebate
S1473

The total abatement of state taxes
for Shawnee county that County Clerk
Newman will ask the state treasurer to
allow by reason of the flood damage is
$1,47s.
The total of the rebate on the as
sessed valuation by reason of the flood
was $265, 900 in Shawnee county. The
state tax levy is $50 mills. The total of
the city, county, school and state taxes
in Shawnee county that will not be
collected on account of the rebate on
valuation will be $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
rwo Firee al One rima.

New York, Dec. 26.-The four story
building at Seventh avenue and Fifty
second street. known as the West Side
Lyceum or Adelphia hall, was damaged
$50 600 by fire today. While this fire
was in progress another one broke out
in a large apartment house in Colum-
bus avenue, near Sixty-eighth street
The flames spread to two other apart
rnent houses and all three buildings
were badly damaged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Moving Bedwell Patients.

Sheriff Lucas today took six insane
patients from Bedwells private asylum.
east of Topeka, to the state insane asy-
lum west of town. On Wednesday two
were taken and on Thursday four were
taken. The patients are all wards Of
Shawnee county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
strikers Sack a Bakerv.

Paris, Dec. pa band of 80 striking
bakers sacked a cooperative bakery dur
ing the night. There were several minor
strike demonstrations. The ministry for
war has ordered the military breadmakers
to be in readiness to take the place Of
strikers in case of a shortage in the pub
lie bread supply.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Mai. McDoweII Dead.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Major Malcom Nc
Dowen widely known as an iron and
steel expert, is dead at the age of 70
years. He was the youngest brother of
the late Major General Irwin Mcdowell,
who commanded the federal troops at
the first battle of Bull Run. Major Nc
Dowell was aide-de-camp on his broth
was an intimate friend of Generals
Grant Sherman and Logan and of
President Rutherford B. HAYES.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
italy Recognizes Panama.

Washington. Dec. 26.-Actfng Secre-
tary of State Loomis has been notified
by the Italian embassy that the govern
ment of Italy has recognized the new
republic of Panama.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
GIVES UP KRATz.
Mexico Comedies Extraditfon of
st. Louis BoOdIer.

City of Mexico, Dec. 26-President
Diaz. acting upon the request of the
American ambassador and upon hear
ing the evidence submitted in the case
has conceded to the United States au-
thorites the extradition of Charles
kratz. former member of the St
Louis city council wanted in that city
on a charge of bribery in connection
with street car franchise legislation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Fnneral of Admiral Wa,ita

Annapolis, Md, Dec. 2s.-The funeral
services over the remains of the late
Rear Admiral Edwin White, United States
navy, retired, were held at the naval
academy chapel today, after which the
interment took place in the naval GEM
etery. The escort was composed of the
marine battalion and a detachment of
seamen accompanied by the naval acad-
eTuv band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Increase in Patents.

Washington, Dec. 26.-More specifica-
tions for patents and trademarks were
printed in the patent Office Gazette this
year than in any previous year. A re-
port of the work of the division shows
81, ,165 patents, 1886 trademarks and 536
design Specifications.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
MORE men FOR PANAMA
Detachment Of 95 Will Go on
the Dixie.

Annapolis, Md, Dec pa detach-
ment of 95 men in charge of Captain
William Hopkins and Lieutenant Kill
gore, from the Navy academy marine
barracks, left here today for Philadel-
phia to join the United States ship
Dixie for duty with the Panama bat
TALON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Grain Exohange for OMAN.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec, 26.-The Omaha
grain exchange has filed articles of in
corporation with the secretary Of state.
The capital is $290000 and the articles
are signed by 102 members of the ex-
change.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

in Washington within three months at
the outside. This will result in the
opening to the United States the trade
of the ports of An Tung and Mukden,
in Manchurla- Across the river from
An Tung in Korean territory lies Wiju,
and the state department has prompted
Mr.. Allen at Seoul to renew his pres
sure upon the Korean government to
secure the opening of that port to
trada
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
COLLEGE FAILS.
Assignment Made for Benefit of
the Creditors.

Albert Lea, Mimi, Dec. 26.-The trus-
tees of the Albert Lea college have made
an assignment for the benefit of it's cred
itors. The assignment, it is said, was
brought about in part by friction between
Albert Lea college and another Presby-
terian state college.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Treasury Statement.

Washington. Dec. 26-Today's state
ment of the treasury balance in the
general fund. exclusive of the $50, ,00O, 900
gold reserve in the division of redemp-
tion shows: Available cash balance
1926. 303, ,12s; gold Sis, $40, ,1eS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
A Legal Holiday in Maryland.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 26.-Today being
a legal holiday in Maryland by reason
of the proclamation of Governor Smith,
the exchanges, banks and municipal
buildings and courts in Baltimore are
closed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Three Drowned.

Boston. Dec. 26.-Three men were drown
ed today by the sinking of a dredge IN
the channel between Deer island and
Ntxs Mate in Boston harbor. Twelve
others were rescued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
DOWN TO SIX DEGREES.
Mercury Took a Most UncOm.
Portable Drop.

The prediction of Forecaster Cox of
the government weather bureau that
the tempera ture in Kansas would fall
on Christmas day came true, and at
O'Clock Friday the mercury in the gov
ernment thermometer began going
down and kept dropping until o'clock
this morning, when the minimum of s
degrees above zero was reached.
Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock the wind
was blowing 35 miles an hour from the
northwest. The fail of temperature
Friday afternoon was as follows:
O'Clock ~, O'Clock 36. o'clock 32 4
o'clock 26 o'clock %, o'clock 49, Z
O'Clock IA. From o'clock last night
until O'Clock this morning the fall was
The forecast for Kansas sent out to-
day is Fair tonight and Sunday;
warmer tonight At IL o'clock this
morning the wind was southwest,
blowing IA miles an hour The hourly
temperatures recorded by the govern
lows;
Z o'clock. GIL o'clock. .1S
8 O'Clock. 7l12 o'clock %
o'clock 10 o'clock. 27
10 o'clock. .13 o'clock 81
The weather in western Kansas was
not as cold during the "a hours ending
this morning as it was in Topeka. The
minimum temperature recorded at
Concordia was 6, at Dodge City 49, at
Wichita II. at Kansas City 5. The
coolest weather today is in the Missis-
sippi valley extending from Duluth
where the mercury was % degrees be-
low zero, to Davenport where the min
imum was II below. In the west and
northwest the tempera tUre is mod
Grating, the minimum at Rapid City
S. D., being % degrees above.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
BRISTOW ON THE WAY.
He Will Arrive in Topeka Sunday
Evening

Washington. Dec. 26.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow has gone to
Kansas for a few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
weather indications.

Chicago, Dec 26.-Forecast for KAN
sas: Fair tonight and Sunday; warmer
tonight; southerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26

Mr. Bristow will probably reach To-
peka Sunday evening and after a short
visit here with politicians he will go to
Salina, where he has newspaper, the
Salina Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-26
Burton on way Homo.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Burton
left for Kansas this afternoon.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-07-09

Lewis ". Moore. edi,ss Of the
Hume Telephone. was a pleasant
caller at our ssneium on orr last
publication day. he has Just put
into his Office q new Proniy power
press add will nov grind out
Moore local news than ever.
Elder Creighton. the gospel
wagon evangelist. who started TO
Jerusalem some time ago, has re-
turned to Gods country again.
lie only gof as far as sinful New
York. where be iosnd The Lords Of
this world 10 possession Of al the
mean Of transportation and
wouldn't let him across without
enough filthy lucre to pay his pass.
age. mol beng used 70 old Char
ou's tricks and lacking Messianie
power 10 divide the waters Of the
sea, he failed to get 70 the end Of
hiss journey. Usually our duty is
right at our own door; all We have
10 do is 10 look out and see il.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-07-09

iiafef Bros have bouaAt q assea
q tipothY.heg sT - Tghee
Mr. nafi< Nsyers. waom We
neoisynea last weeR ~ being rrk Al
Hfstfrir-aw = 81 sfu quife febt
Dr Huttt q toe attsaslnw poy
elsa
, " norr0n and family visited n
Poster Sanday
~. = A. Shprt and dauxhser Ma-
r. - Loa AnEei0s California. az
expecfe5 hFm to- rfsek o. a ys.it 20
relatives AMI riends b aa.i atons
ateh Bnl
Bugkhoakr arl rhzLIrra xHsh
"a were calling ~ fhelr ~ miaa
t0rs ia fais sksaliy saassy.
MerN Ausrzst and Fr1a Haepes
aFe aE@ ar ~
~ H. cotton had ssssr nsuen.
runnlng Tuesday sad am haseMs.
eral laAu he hz4 @a - nrra d.
bay A. sIAs ~ toa The hay uu5
+ Aeasy tbs ssasoa
- Wafs9a - having a ven aug 81
his farm Nit Hufehias r d-
the w0Fk
1gN
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-07-09
KEITH

Mns Stida aud Mrs l. =. Robin
son q Rlch Hill, spent sunday with
Mrs. Jake King,
Wonder II a certain Keith batehel-
or hasn't any hitchiug posts az his
homes We noticed be tried To take
one home with him when IN town
Monday.
Some parties an busy hauling rock
TO Rich nm for she misheyous
boys 90 pound on who Try 81 lump
Oh aud on the eau
llen Rand commcnocl eattins hay
Monday He has seld his hay fer
$50 per ton on the Ears
Messrs Logan and orrls WeN
driving around through ghis seetioa
Saturday. Wonder g they lo<ated
any melon patchsse
Had quite a hvcly time az upcae
Gke Neat's wednesday might one g
the nelshbors cause 70 help drive a
swarm 90 hea From ghe uamheg
81 bee sungS tbo hses had rcusnse
fur l.aing distarbcd
Ken Ryan must have lsen golag a.
celebrate somewhere ny the way -
drove toward the SOUTHEAST part ui
Keith saturday morning
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-07-09
rHE srATE NoRMAL.

The State Normal School al
Warrensburg has become a great
training school for teachers. on
thousand four hundred and thirty
six students attended the past
year. The last legislature, in rec.
ognition Of the merits Of the insti-
tuition and its growing needs, ap-
pTopristed for maintenance and
buildings, Si37,2oo-three times
as much as for the foregoing bieD-
NAL period. The Regents viii at
once expend $500 for books,
$1,000 for scientific apparatus,
s. 600 for walks and repairs. and,
in the near future. 10000 for a
new building. The faculty viii be
enlarged, and advanced courses Of
iered to high school teachers.
The Summer School is twice as
large as any other State School
Tuition has been reduced from
S. 90 to sz.oo a term. The Sum-
mer School, second term, will open
June IS.
SIX hundred and ninety students
are now attending. Full Partieu-
lars may be had by addressing
THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
W~aFrsRsbnrg. Ne
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1903-07-09
FROM IHt COUNTY SEAT.
h. A. BAILEY,
Local Agent,

We survived the glorious 4th. IL
was the racketyest eelehration ever
experienced here: but nobody got
hurt. The people seemed 20 have q
good time. A good many good Rich
Han people eaioyed the go-as-you-
please festivities.
Say. Bro. Huckety. did sou notice
that Bro. o. u. Austin Of the Record
got a boom q few days ago ia the
Globc-Democrat Tor Lle,enant Gov
erner on the Repnhlicantickets Some
politicians down az Jefferson city
launcheSi his boom, aud q ought 10
grow. lie would make a graceful
and fair presiding onioer IA tho state
senate. and 40 vile hoodlcus would
he permitted 10 write chepks behind
the scrsen behind hisexaltcd station.
Now. nrother Austin l. a modest
mar and would not coanteuance
these remarks u he knew g. Rut this
Is our business and not his he
would be q vast Improvement n
every way on poor, exihd John A.
Leo The newspaper men TIA thc
state ougia 90 take up thls booinhs
and make Il grow Into iruitaEe neat
year. bro. Austin has edited a Re.
publican newspaper Ia this Demo.
cratic county ana city ioT nearly =
years. and n man who can 10 that
l. good enough Cor anything hie par.
~ a give him. and Il looks nov a.
Il the Republican party eonld give its
candidates next year something ~
sides honor-that -, victory and tn
emolumcnss u ohoA Ia a MATES
Of this kindu she ncwspapcr hay,
went speak out they npsdnoteNpSl
the penril pashegS 90 h. NWars~A
The time = az hand for Missouri
stopahlicans 60 pash On thr Hines
rhts doaas policy viii nevcr Wis
Missouri from issaoersgg thoazh 4
were proVen as eogFupt ~ haiies
Mo- the party can never kore to VIA
~ paradins and e1fleisiRg shc eGss
edosss az democracy Il mast M,
on lie oWu merts rhe nsen b thl
sate Who puter % have tAe Fegtei
pen9Sraey la power Ia this state