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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
GUNS OF LONG RANGE.
Shells Could Be Fired From Dover to
Calais, Across the Channel.

There are on British warships scores Of
guns each of which could, if need be. fire
cliffs of Dover and land it on French soil
Wen on the other side of Calais. Such is
the wonderful development in naval ord
nance within less than 40 years.
A much more useful and practicable
weapon is the pinch Vickers- Maxim gun,
which is now the heaviest and most pow
erfuI mounted on a British battleship.
This marvellous gun weighs 50 tons. of
miles of wire wound round and round it,
and is Al feet long. 1t dispatches a pro-
Jectile weighing $50 pounds-the weight of
half a dozen men-with such terrific force
that it will pierce SS inches of wrought
at twice that distance This projectile
leaves the muzzle with velocity of over
an express train at its fastest-and with
an energy equal to 40, 20 tons.
More astonishing stu is the night OF
of a ton, since with the gun at proper
elevation it would be quite. possible to
mountain in the world, coming to earth
again % miles away from its starting
to lombard Calais from n the Gins of Do
yer, while "a of such shots would cover
land in something like half an hour.
Some years ago an interesting expert
9.2-inch gun in order to ascertain exactly
how far it would send its proJectile of $50
fore coming to earth Travelled a shade
over 1219 miles in 69-6 seconds, and that
II rose at the highest point or Its hight
1000 feet higher than the summit of Mt.
Blanc. From comparison it will be seen
how vastly superior to this gun is the
90 ton VfckerS- Maxim with which British
battleshipS are armed today.
1t compares, indeed, more than favora-
bly, with the leviathan 16 inch gun mount
on on Romer Shoals to defend New York
harbor. This gun is but few inches I'M
der so feet long: it weighs 16c tons. and
fires a projectile weighing 8 nearly as
possible a hundredweight over a ton, with
charge of 1,5O0 pounds of powder 1t
cost $500, 900 to make the mount and each
firing means an expenditure of $1,000; but
its maximum range is said to be four
miles less than that of the British guns.
1t can be fired once in two minutes, so
that hours continuous firing would
cost $50, 900 in shells and powder alone
To test the penetrating power of these
mammoth weapons an interesting expert
ment made some time ago with To-
inch caliber gun firing a projectile weigh
ing 1900 pounds The target was a COM
posite one of steel iron, timber, granite
and concrete, and it was found that the
shell fired at close range passed through
a compound plate of steel and iron 20
inches thick, a second plate of iron eight
inches thick, 20 feet of squared oak tim
Der. five feet of granite and IL feet of
concrete, and was only brought to full
stop after piercing six feet of brick be-
hind them all.-From Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04

them two men stand before giant
broiler on which two dozen chops are
acquiring toothsome qualities; across
the room the bakers before the great
ovens watch the progress of their
loaves or rolls or mullins, while in an
other corner are the dessert cooks busy
with buildings and tarts. There are
perhaps 30 or 40 men in the galley,
each intent on his particular task, while
among them all moves the chef, an inn
portant and high-salaried functionary
for whom the most eccentric demands
of the gourmets on the passenger list
hold no terrors. He keeps the big gas
tronomic machine moving properly, d.
recting, suggesting or warning his
numerous assistants.
This one room, big as it is, with it's
many fires and ovens and pots and
pans and workmen, by no means COM
prises the ships entire culinary outfit.
Cross the galley and turn along the
passage leading aft and you will pass
a number Of smaller, off1ce-like COM
partments. In one, bakers are knead-
ing dough and shaping loaves for the
ovens; in another confectioners are
evolving their clever dainties, and in
the rest are still other specialists pre-
pairing dishes that are to be finished in
the main galley.-The Pilgrim for July.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
HALF AN INCH OF RAIN.
That Is What the Gauge Registered
Last Night.

Not until today was the forecaster will
ing TO say what the weather would be
for the fourth and today he doesn't need
to tell The wheat and corn region report
says: THE weather was cloudy this
morning over Kansas and western Mis-
souri, with but slight changes in temper
allure. Rain had fallen at all stations
and was still falling at Manhattan and
Usage City this morning"
The forecast promises Generally fair
tonight and Tuesday," but that does not
mean the clouds viii leave, but cloudi-
ness is just the thing for fireworks.
The hail and wind and rain and all the
buster last night only produced .4S inch
of rain, which, with the rain Sunday af-
ternoon, made a total of Sc inch The
rain Saturday amounted to -OS.
Some heavy rains fell in Kansas last
night and the reports are as follows;
son. LIS; Manhattan. "a; Usage City. so;
Sedan, 124; Topeka. IS; Toronto, "A;
saturdays rains were: Fort Scott, 10;
MackSville, IS: Manhattan, .3S; Usage
City, trace; Dodge City, .02; Wichita, OF.
The maximum and minimum tempera-
lures for the past "A hours We're as fol-
lows: Baker, S2-62: Fort Scott, 1854;
Macksvile S4-64; Mcpherson, So 80; Man
haitian, So. 2; Usage City, $3.50: Sedan,
1864; Topeka, $3.50; Toronto, S4-6o; Wich-
tia, S4-62.
The wind at II o'clock east, blow
ing six miles hour. The hourly TEN:
peratures recorded today were as fol-
I o'clock .....65l o'clock ..........67
s O. clock .65I1o o'clock ...........n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
A Kitchen at Sen.

There are other characteristics of the
ocean kitchen which the housewife will
notice instantly, but most striking are
the manifold forms of activity which it
reveals. About the big range, which
weighs 40 or so tons and is itself as
large as an ordinary shore kitchen, per-
haps a dozen white-capped and white
uniformed cooks are basting, stirring.
turning, tasting or watching each his
own particular speciality in preparation
for the next meal. At one side the soup
cooks with long ladies in hand, stand
before great cylindrical caldrons that
hold Is or 20 gallons apiece; beyond
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
Filling the Want.

MY dear SIR said the magazine pub
Usher, as he shook hands with the far
mer, who had been introduced to him
as a subscriber to his publication, Il
am glad to meet you, and 1 want to
ask if my magazine seems to fill a
long-felt want
1T do was the reply.
Good Splendid"
Yes, sir, I've wanted to make a fool
of myself for 25 years past, but 1 never
knew how to do it till 1 subscribed to
your magazine and read the advertise
ments of a dozen fake mining and land
companies, and 1 wasn't over a month
losing $500 in CASH.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
MAY NAME FOLK.
Bryan Said to Favor the Missouri
Circuit Attorney.


Knoxville, Tenn. July 4.-News has
reached this city through reliable sources
and direct from an eye witness that VIII
liam Jennings Bryan, the past week at
ST. Louis, held a conference with Circuit
Attorney Folk of st. Louis in which Mr..
Bryan requested Mr.. Folks consent to
place his name before the St. Louis con-
vention a a candidate for the nomination
for president. The information comes
from uncle of Mr.. Folk, who was in
the office at the time of Mr.. Bryan'S ar
rival, and at the request of both Mr.
Bryan and Mr.. Folk, remained through a
part of the conference.
Mr.. Folk was non-commfttal and Mr..
Bryan was arguing and urging with Mr..
Folk to accept when the Tennessee rela-
tive excused himself. The Tennessee rel
ative did not learn whether Mr.. Folk gave
his consent, or conditional consent, or
not, but is of the opinion that Mr.. Bryan,
under certain contingencies, will place
the name of Joseph w. Folk before the
st. Louis convention in a rousing speech.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
Belmont Distributes Parker Buttons.

st Louis, July 4.-August Belmont has
caused the distribution of $500 Parker
buttons from headquarters and they
found ready takers Five hundred i'm
mense Autographs of the New York jurist
have been distributed. Half dozen Par
ker leaders have said: 1T is all over
now. Let's get him a good running mate.
Parker'S personal choice is said to be
Marshall Field of Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
ANY PLATFORM WILL DO.
All Hill Cares for Is the Nomination
of Parker.

St. Louis, July Anew York. and of
course New York means Parker, is so
confident that their candidate is to
be nominated that they are talking over
with leaders of delegations from other
states the question of a running mate,
and to all delegations that have a cam
didate for the place axe giving assur-
ances of their distinguished esteem.
Former Senator Hill. William F. She
han, former Senator Murphy. and State
Senator McCarren held levee all Sun
day afternoon and while they have not
yet seen all the delegations promised
8or Parker, are in state of extreme
confidence, so much so. indeed. that
they are not paying any attention to
the arrival of the leaders of the Tam
many delegations. In fact. Senator Nc
Carren said Significantly: We are
looking for people who have uninstruct-
ed votes to deliver. The Tammany
votes will be cast by ex-senator
Murphy, who votes New York state
under the unit rule and he will cast
than for Parker. who will be nominat-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
Hurt by Cannon Cracker.

John A. Kendall of Kentucky, who
is visiting the family of Mr.. Slovaen
at the Santa Fe house, was seriously
injured at noon today by the prema-
ture explosion of a cannon cracker.
His eyes were injured by powder and
he may lose his sight. Mr.. Kendall
was taken to the Keith hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
A 100000 MORTGAGE.
Kansas Natural Gas Company Takes
Means to Raise Money.

Erie, Kan, July 4-John J. Jones, at
torney for the Kansas Natural Gas COM
pany, has filed in the register of deeds
office of this county a four million dollar
bond mortgage, given by the Kansas Nat
ural Gas Co. to the Fidelity Title and
strumert IS the largest mortgage bond
ever filed in Neosho county, and the fee
for filing the same was handsome sum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04

Works wonders while you sleep, brings
bright eyes, red lips, lovely color. Hollis
terss Rocky Mountain Tea makes people
happy. 80 cents. Tea or Tablets. Gatlin
Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04

st. Louis and Return $11.4O-Santa
Good for Is days; s12.7O for 60
DAYS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
New Work. 4. PhiladeInhia 4.

New York, July New York defeated
Philadelphia in the morning ball game IN
the American league.
Score: R.H.E.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04

$4,000.
Chicago and return via Rock Island
system; good all summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
Pittsburg Z. Chicago 2.

Chicago July An the morning game
in the National league the score stood:
Score: F. H. e.
Pittsburg ....................-.I II 0
Chicago ..-..-.- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. = . L
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
New York Q. Philadelphia 3

New York 9, Philadelphia 3.
Philadelphia, July New York won
the morning ball game in the National
league from Philadelphia.
Score: R Fl. E.
New York Observation-Disclosures. 10 0
Philadelphia ...-..........-..-...3 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-04
OVER 700 DROWN.

CONTINUED from First Page.o
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prices paid in Topeka this week, based
on Boston Quotations:1
Topeka, July 2
GREEN SALT CURED.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
TWO CURTAINS DOWN
Says a School Girl Who Got Out
OF the Iroquois Theater
Without Injury.
ONE WAS THE ASBESTOS SCREEN
The Other an Ordinary Drop That
Flashed into Blaze at Once
Fire Precautions In
efficient.

Chicago, Jan. o. Two curta.n ms
dropped when the fire at the Iroquois
theater broke out-first. the asbestos
curtain, then the painted one. In this
statement Ruth Michel. a school girl.
supplied the apparent solution of a
mystery when she testified before Cor
oner Traeger and his jury. The fire.
proof screen, she said, stuck and be-
came lodged high up in the proscenium
opening it was supposed to shut off.
The regular ''act curtain" fell, she said,
burst into flame and scattered the
fire throughout the auditorium. If the
girl is correct her statement reconciles
those of others who declared, on one
hand that ii was an asbestos curtain
that came down, and on the other hand
that it was an act curtain.
Theater Engineer Testifies.
Another important witness was Rob-
ert Z. Murray. the stationary engin-
eer of the theater, who graphically
described his part in the holocaust,
which ranged from an attempt to gull
down the retarded curtain to saving
chorus girls. prevented a boiler explo-
sion. ordering his fireman to crawl
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
- MORTUARy
c. II. Dietrich,

Christian Henry Dietrich, one Of
Bremen IS best known citizens, and for
many years one of the towns most
prominent business men, died We'd
nesday, January 6, aged 81 years. 8
months and 19 days. He had suffered
from a complication of diseases for
several years, including heart trouble
and asthma, and had made trips to
Florida, to the hot springs of Arkan-
sas, and other places, but without be-
ing permanently benefited. His last
illness was brief, be having been con-
fined to his home but few days.
Mr.. Dietrich was born April 81,
1852, in cabin less than mile SOUTH
west Of the present site of Bremen,
and was lifelong resident of German
township. He was confirmed in what
is now Emmanuel Evangelical church,
April 10. 1858, and attended the SER
vices of that church until the condI-
tion of his health no longer permitted
to do So. On Dec. 13, 1877, he was
married to Miss Mary A. Link, who
with their four children, three sons
and one daughter, survive him. He
engaged in the general merchandise
business in 1875, and continued in
that business in association with his
brothers John and Peter, until two
years ago, when he retired on account
of his i'll health. His business career
was a successful one. and he amassed
a comfortable fortune. Three years
ago he built business block in Nap
panee, one of the best in that city,
and the management of that and
of his other investments has 0ccu-
pied his time since. Mr.. Diet
rich was man of kindly nature. and
enjoyed the confidence and respect Of
the community in which his life was
passed. Besides his own immediate
family he leaves three brothers: John
r. and Peter. of Bremen, and DR..
William A., Of Lookout Mountain,
Tenn, and one sister. Mrs. Charles
Foltz, Of st. Joseph, Mich.
Funeral services were held 10 In
manuel Evangelical church Saturday
At 10 O'Clock, conducted ty the pas
tor, Rev. e. Breuion.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14

Jerome Chsubsslain died It Buur.
boa II 7:so Friday raorning. He was
an old and well known citizen. The
funeral win be held at $50 p. m. Sun.
day.
J. w. Melbourne secured a divorce
from his wife on his cross-bill at South
Bend. Mrs. melbourne asked for a
divorce, but after hearing Jim Castle
mans evidence the divorce was given
TO her husband.
The annual meeting OF the Ply
mouth Business Mems association will
he held at the City Hall on Tuesday
evening. January II, 1904, at eight
O'Clock. The officers Of the Board OF
Directors will make their reports, a
new board of directors will be elected.
and other business proper to come oe.
fore the ASSOCIATION will be transacted.
All members Of the association are
earnestly requested to attend this
meeting.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
next NlllAc SCALE
What Il Will Be Il Giving Those
Interested a Good Deal
OF Anxiety.
REDUCTION Is A PROBABILITY
That Miners Don't Like to Face
Proposal to Hold No State
Eair This Year.

Brazil. Ind, Jan. There is an all
Of mystery surrounding the delegate
convention Of the miners of the block
coal field, held in this city Saturday
1t is not to be inferred that the re-
ticence of the delegates conceals any
important movement or action, but il
Is true that the action of the body
was secret. 1t was limited in know
ing quarters that the block miners
fear reduction in the wage scale
and it is believed that the convention
fixed upon some means of resisting
this.
Some Added Complications.
The unexpected and unprecedented
quiet in mine work the last month is
regarded as unfavorable by the miners
for continuance of the present scale.
It indicates that the demand for coal
will not be nearly as great as all in
terested parties anticipated. The great
number of new mines put down under
the same idea only adds more coal
to the market and more complications
to the situation.
Proceedings Likely To BE Varied.
1t was generally believed that the
usual procedure would be adopted =
the miners would come into the joint
convention at Indianapolis with a de-
mand for an increase. and the opera
tors with a demand for a reduction.
with the foregone conclusion that a
compromise on the old scale would be
the result. This year the miners in
stinctively feel that the proposed re-
duction by the operators will not be
an idle one. and they seem to be as vet
unprepared successfully to cope with
1t.
Present Scale Will Satisfy Them.
While the action of Saturdays con-
vention here is kept a close secret,
enough is known to satisfy all that the
miners will be perfectly satisfied to ac-
cept the present scale. The district
officers state that the twenty delegates
appointed will 90 into the joint con-
vention at Indianapolis uninstructed
unless they are Influenced by the com
ing convention of the bituminous min
ers at Terre Haute.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
Pertinent.

During some recent maneuvers
at Fort Mcpherson = sentinel was
stationed IN the road. A fsrnercame
along and bis horse, unaccusuomed to
the sight, bolted and upset the sol !
der. After going . short distance
the farmer managed TO pull up and
then, turning to the soldier. indig-
nantly exclaimed: "Why the mis-
chief don't you get out Of the roada''
"Good Lord!" exclaimed the dishev-
eled warrior; "you ain It coming back,
are you?"- Chicago News.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
EXPERIENCE OF SCHOOL GIRL
She Who Saw Two Curtains Gets Out
Through a Fire Exit

She Who Saw Two Curtains Gets Out
Through Fire Exit
Ruth Michel, a school girl, CSC North
Robey street, one OF party of girls
attending the performance, followed
Murray. Her first testimony was that
"a gentleman told her companions he
would knock their heads off, if they
did not get out OF his way. The girl
| told of attending the fatal matinee per-
Torrance with four girl friends. They
occupied seats well forward in the
upper balcony, she said, and were en-
started. I'VE started to stand up,"
declared the witness, when a gentle
man In front Of us turned around and
said. Sit down; I'll knock your heads
on II you move"
Witness said she and her compan-
ions obeyed. A moment later Eddie"
Foy appeared on the stage, urging all
| to be seated and assuring them the
house was absolutely freproof. They
remained while he was speaking, but
were forcet. to fee moment later.
when q blast of fame was driven
| through the house into their faces.
Climbing up the steep balcony stairs
and over seats the quartette reached
an exit and FIRE escape platform. she
said, Miss Michel started down the
iron stairway only-to be driven back.
by flames. At that time she lost track
of her companions. A man beside her
plunged over the platform railing INTO
the alley.
She did not see what became Of him,
but, realizing that it was a case OF
leap or meet death IN the flames surg
ing behind her, slipped under the plat
form railing, chung to 1t for moment
to steady hersalf and dropped The
crowd yelled not to jump, but had
to-" she said. Il lit on my toes and
q man caught me at the same time, so
didn't get hurt" All Of Miss Michel's
party escaped.
Albert A. Memhard, 73S Greenlaf
avenue. Rogers Park. sat in the first
row Of the first balcony. With him
were seven others-adults and children.
In getting out Memhard went up the
extreme north aisle half way. and out
the second exit leading to the fire es-
cape in tbe alley, after trying the first
exit and failing to open it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14

Il the Proposal Before the State Board of
Agriculture at Indian
aDolis.

indianapolis, Jan. AT the open
ing session of the state board of a gri-
culture John L. Thompson. president
of the board, in his address recon-
mended that the board should make
no arrangements for state fair this
year. The immediate reason given by
Thompson is that the Worlds fair at
st. Louis would likely so affect the
local fair that it would be a financial
failure
He recounted the experience of the
board in 1893. the year of the Chica-
go fair, when the Indiana association
persisted in giving the fair. and lost
$1,000. Thompson despaired of get
ting any great assistance from the peo-
pie of Indianapolis who, he said. have
for years almost refused to give the
state fair any support The recon-
mendation was referred to a commit
tee
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
Very Hard Man to Kill.

Evansville, Ind, Jan. 8. = Ellis
Drain, railroad employe, while work
ing on a trestle several miles below
here. fell to the ground, distance of
forty feet. He lay in the cold all night,
not being missed by his fellow en-
ployes, and was picked up in an I'M
conscious state the next morning Ply
sicians say he will live, but fear he
will be paralyzel for life.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14

Princeton. Ind. JAM Tanks con-
tanning 300 barrels of oil Of the Stand
ard OH company is burning with no
prospects of subduing it, The tanks
are near one of the recent found wells
west Of the city. The oil doubtless
caught from passing torch in the
hands Of workmen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14
Made His Objection Emphatic.

Eincennes. Ind, Jan. Z. = William
c. Lebo, Of indianapolis. has been ar
rested on complaint of Chapman We'd
del Lebo is contractor for the First
Christian church. costing $4,000,
which is now nearing completion. 1t
is said he has failed financially, and
when his bondsmen, without his knowl-
edge. put Weddel in charge of the
work their action is said to have so
enraged him that he gave Weddel a
severe beating.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14

Evansville. Ind, Jan. 9.-The motion
to Quash the indictment in the case
Of William Kroener, Of this city taken
to Gibson county,, charged with taking
part in the recent riots in this city,
has been overruled by Judge Welborn.
and the trial will begin at Princeton
Monday. The case of Fred Behme,
also charged with riotous conspiracy,
Is set for Jan IL.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-01-14

Indianapolis, Jan. 9.-The Demo
cratic state committee has reorgan-
tied by re-eieeting w. HI. 0'Brien, Of
Lawrenceburg, chairman. Committee
man TagEart will bereappoinsed treas
Uer Of the committee.