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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
FLEET MOVES ON.
Sails From Santa Barbara for Mon
terey Early Today.

Santa Barbara, Cal, April 3O-The
Atlantic battleship fleet sailed this
morning promptly at o'clock for
Monterey where anchors will be drop
ped tomorrow at Z a. m. The fleet will
pass Port Hartford during the late af-
ternoon, Steaming close in to shore to
give the residents of that community
a good view of the long line of fighting
craft. 1t was originally intended to
spend a day at Port Hartford, but these
orders were changed Atre one day at
Monterey the two squadrons of the
fleet will separate, the eight shops of
the first squadron Steaming across the
bay to Santa Cruz for three days
stay. They will be Joined at Santa
Cruz by the second squadron on May
T. in order that the entire fleet may be
there for "a hours, as Will be the case
at Monterey. Then on May 8, Admiral
Evans will resume command as the
fleet is about to leave Santa Cruz for
the Golden Gate.
The day of departure from here was
overcast and gray, in striking contrast
to the brilliant weather of five days
ago when the battleships first cast an
chor in Santa Barbara channel. A
floral ball and dance of the flowers,
given by the young women of Santa
Barbara society on the tented Plaza
del Mar last night, kept the ships
launches running until a late hour and
the last of them had scarcely been
when the signals to get under way
were hoisted on the Connecticut and
Admiral Thomas on the bridge of his
flagship led the way to the north.
The fleet was anchored here in two
long columns, the Connecticut at the
head. AS the Virginia, the last of the
eight vessels in the first squadron col
umn, cleared the position occupied by
the Alabama, the latter got under way
and took position in the long line, fol-
- 81, 9th Chi Of bo
second squadron. The aEzinayies.
Panther, Glacier and Yankton brought
up the rear of the line. The early
hour of the departure was fixed in or
der that the fleet might pass Port
Harfod before nightfa1. The train
leaving here at noon for the north was
crowded to the capacity of its exten-
sive equipment. The wives of naval Of
ficers who have come to the coast and
who are accompanying the ships filled
two special Pullman cars. Some wives
met their husband first at Coronado,
while others Joined at Los Angles and
Santa Barbara. Their presence adds
considerably to the interest of the tour
and while their presence was not fgur-
ed by most of the local committees
they have been quite royalty entertain
ed by friends at the various stopping
accommodations of honor at the pa
rades and other entertainments ar
ranged for the officers.
Few people were up to see the fleet
depart this morning and its going was
entirely without ceremonies. Quite
number of sailors and marines who
went to Los Angeles on liberty rather
than remain in Santa Barbara, where
they claimed prices were high and
comforts few, did not return to their
ships in time to sail. today and will
make their way either to Monterey or
San Francisco to reioin them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
:JEI,1z DAUGHTER Welded.
Becomes the Wife of John NJ. Penn
at Des MOines.

A dispatch from Des Moines to the
State Journal announces that John
NJ Penn and Anna J. JeltZ of Topeka
secured a marriage license there to-
day and are trying to keep their
wedding a secret.
Anna j. Jeltz is the daughter of
Col. Fred L. Jeltz, until recently the
editor of the State Ledger in this
city. Col. JeltZ is now located at
Wichita. John M. Penn seems to be
a stranger in the city, who came here
some weeks ago and has been keep
ing company with Miss Jeltz-
y telephone message from the
Plaindealer office this morning was
as follows: anna Jeltz went away
from home about a week ago, and is
supposed to have gone away to mar
ry Mr.. Penn. Penn's business here in
Topeka was not known. He left here
some time ago. and was supposed to
have gone to Iowa or Nebraska"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
CAN'T TEMPT HIM.
Hundreds of Letters Daily Urge
Roosevelt to Run Again.

Washington. April 30.-That between
three and four hundred letters are re-
celved daily at the White House urging
President Roosevelt to run again is as
serted on good authority. These letters
come from all parts Of the country, it
is said. from members Of all political
parties and in them various arguments
are used by the writers to induce Mr..
Roosevelt to again accept a nomina-
tion.
The letters have increased in volume
in the last few weeks and some Of them
are said to be almost tragic in their
earnestness. The writer's argue that
the president is in the thick Of his
campaign for the establishment Of CON-
plete government control over inter
state commerce and other reforms;
that it is impossible to transfer this
work successfully to another since Mr.
Roosevelt's personality is a powerful
factor in achieving this success; that
the Republican party cannot afford tc
nominate any man who is not sure oi
election; and that the president is the
only Republican who would be certain
to defeat any other candidate.
In all of his replies to such letters
the president simply reminds his CORE
spondents Of mis- former declarations or
the subject and reiterates that his
position is unchanged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Is Opposed to Arbitration Il
Settle Labor Disputes.
GIVES HIS REASONS.
In Discussing the Strike in the
Southwestern Field.
He Says 1t Never Yet Settled
Any Controversy.

Kansas City, Mo, April 3o.-T. L.
Lewis, president of the United Mine
Workers Of America, prior to the meet
ing of the joint subcommittee, said to-
day:
1.-THE coal miners are opposed to ar
bitration. 1t is a fad. In the opinion
of the miners, based upon experience,
arbitration as exemplified by the selec-
ton of a third party to a dispute who
is supposed to be impartial. but who
knows nothing about the question in
dispute never settled permanently any
labor controversy, or any other con-
troversy. When the faddists get
through proposing things the men who
have cold propositions to present will
begin. 1 look for an early settlement
of the strike of the southwestern min
ers."
The operators have persistently held
out for arbitration Of differences. Their
proposition was that the president OF
the Southwestern Association of Coal
Operators and President Lewis agree
upon third person, some impartial
outsider, who would settle the differ
eQceS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
M'CABE CASE APPEAL.
City Takes Sewer Damage Suit to
Higher Court.

City Attorney F. G. Dreaming has
appealed on behalf of the city of To-
peka to the supreme court from the
decision of the district court in the
suit against James McCabe, ex-city
engineer.
Cabe to pay back $4,000 to the city
and $4,000 exemplary damages for al
legged fraud in the construction of the
Fifth ward sewer. The city attached
some of the property which McCabe
was supposed to own, and the district
court dissolved the attachment. The
appeal is taken from that action.
Hardly had the citys appeal been
hled Wednesday afternoon until Hazen
q Cav, attorneys for McCabe, filed a
motion to dismiss the appeal on the
ground that the lower court has not
given any notice to prepare a case
made The motion to dismiss SAYS:
"On March 80, 1908, the court sus-
tanned motion to dissolve the attach
ment, to which ruling the plaintiff in
error (Iopeka) excepted, and the dis
solution of the attachment lien was
held in abeyance for 80 days at the
request of plaintiff in error. On April
20, pla1ntlH in error served a case
made upon the attorneys for defendant
IN error NO time to make a case for
tne supreme court was asked for or
ailowed at the time of the rulinv of
tne trlal court in sustaining the mo-
tlon TO set aside the attachment. More
than ten days elapsed from the time
OF the ruling of the trial court on the
motlon dlssolving the attachment be-
iore tne case made was served upon
counsel for defendant in error. the
trial court had no juris diction to sett1e
OF sign SAID case made and therefore
tuere is nothing presented by the pe-
tlt1on of plaintiff in error for decisio,
in this case" 'Sioii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30

structions in favor of any presidential
candidate.
The delegates chosen were: Senator
W. p DILLINGHAM;, Governor Fletcher
of St. Adams and Allen M. FIacher ~
Cavendish.
The platform which was adopted
unanimously endorses the adninistra-
ton of Roosevelt and Republican na-
tional policies. urges congressional
and declares for revision of son1a ~
the tariff schedules. keeping ever in
mind the principles of protection"
An effort was made to add pIank
favoring the continuance of President
Roosevelt's policies "either under his
sympathy" but the resolution was
tabled without debate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
CRUISER BLOWN UP.
Explosion on the Matushima Sinks
Her With Great Loss of Life.

Toxic, April 3O.-The training
cruiser Matushima was sunk off the
Pescadores islands this morning by
the explosion of projecti1e. The
cruisers Itsukushima and Hashfdate.
rescued thirty of the crew. It is
feared that over 200, including the
capatin of the Matushima are lost.
Admiral Yoshimatsu, commander
of the training squadron reports that
an explosion occurred in the stern
magazine of the cruiser Matushima at
4:O8 o'clock this morning, while
anchoring at Makang. a harbor on
the Pescadores islands The Matush
ina Immediately sank until only the
bridge was visible. Efforts to rescue
by boats from the cruisers Hashidate
and Itsukushima continued until 9
a. M, saving the lives of 141 men. in
cluding some officers. The majority
of the officers were not saved and at
the time of the admiraPs report the
cadets numbered So out of a compile
ment of 300. The sons of Baron
Chinda, vice minister Of the foreign
Office and of Prince Oyama, field mar
shall are among the cadets who it is.
feared are lost, also Captains Name.
Yoshmori and Yashiro.
The cause of the explosion is un-
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
INSTRUCT FOR TAFT.
West Virginia Republicans Call Him
Logical Successor to Roosevelt.

Parkers burg, w. Va, April 3o.-The
Republican state delegation convention
held in the Auditorium theater here
this afternoon was large and en-
thusiastic gathering. The temporary
chairman was Senator Nathan B. Scott
George A Laughlin, c. F. Teter. C.
W. Dillon and Isaac T. Mann were
chosen delegates at large.
resolution endorsing the candidacy
of Taft for president was as follows:
Res olved, That we recognize in
William H Taft the logical successor
of Theodore Roosevelt in the presi-
dency of the United States. We be-
lieve his great record as a jurist, ad-
ministrator and statesman peculiarly
marks him out as safe, able, yet
progressive leader, and we instruct the
delegates at large, nominated by this
convention, to vote for him for the
presidential nomination and to use
their most earnest efforts in his be-
half
Resolutions also were adopted en-
dorsing the administration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Vermont Delegates Uninstructed.
Burlington. VT, April ;.0-Repre-
sentatives of the Green Mountain stats
at Chicago will not be bound by in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
WASTE Of WATER.
Reservoirs Are Suggested As Means
of Saving Rainfall.

Washington, April SO.-The great
est development of water power that
has ever taken place in the United
States has been accomplished during
drain the southern Appalachian noun
tains, according to an official report
on the water resources of this region.
It is estimated that there is at least
2,So0,oO0 indicated horse power de-
veloped by the streams which have
and half Of this indicated horse
power is available for economic de-
velopment. Only comparatively
small part of this has been made use
Of but the portion that has been
utilized has been one of the most i'm
portant factors in the recent indus
trial development Of the south.
One great difficulty encountered by
the users of water power is the fact
that it can not be depended upon the
year round, but must be supplemented
for time each summer by costly fuel
power, the streams running too low to
be Of service. AS the years go on, the
low water periods are growing longer.
This is because the forests at the head
waters of the streams are being cut off.
it is claimed, with the result that the
melting winter SHOWS and the spring
rains pour off the denuded and harden
ed land in devastating floods. sending
down for few weeks far more water
than they can use and moreover. re-
ducing the capacity and usefulness Oh
their mill ponds by filing them with
hundreds Of tons of sand and soil
which the floods scour off the unpro-
tected upper slopes.
If indiscriminating cutting of the
forests on the creStS of the water sheds
can be stopped there is a possibility,
according to a recent report of experts,
of increasing the development of power
up to anywhere from three to thirty
times the 1,400, 900 horse power at pres
ent available.
The method proposed to develop the
Appalachian river resources to the
total of 100000 horse power is by
storage reservoirs, which would catch
the surplus waters of the spring and
when the mills now have to fall back
on fuel or close down.
The United States geological survey
has kept the records of stream flow in
the Appalachians for a number of
years and recently made a careful
study of the possibilities of storage
reservoirs in that region. The forest
service has just published their report,
under the title, "The Relation of the
Souther Appalachian Mountains to the
Development of Water Power"
The experts of the geological sur
vey who made the investigation af-
ter picking out reservoir sites and
estimating their capacity and the
area from which they would receive
above extremely conservative. Even
with only 100000 horse power, the
annual return at $40 per horse power
per year would amount to $28,000,0 900
equal to a gross income Of 8 per cent
on a capital of about 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
TO TALK ON TEMPERANCE
Gov. Hoch Accepts Invitation to Be
at Baltimore, May 10.

Governor Hoch has accepted an
invitation to address the International
Methodist conference at Baltimore,
Nd, on Sunday afternoon, May 10 on
the subject of Temperance"
On the same afternoon Bishop
Hamilton of New York will speak. Il
have heard Bishop Hamilton speak, +"
said Governor Hoch today, land I
know that it is mighty hard to
sneak from the same platform with
him and not suffer by the compari-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Haskell IA, Chapman 12.

Chapman, Kan. April 3O.-The
Dickinson county high school team
lost to the fast Haskell Indians here
IA to II. Pappin, who started in for
Haskell was driven from the box in
the second inning, after the high
school had gathered six hits and five
runs. Cornell, who replaced him, was
wild, but kept his hits well scattered.
Fry, who pitched for Dickinson, was
touched UP for fourteen hits. but thew
Were fairly well scattered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
D- Morgan Dix Is Dead,

New York. April 3O.-Rev. DR.. Nor
gan Dix, rector of Trinity Protestant
Eniseopal parish since 1862, and one
of the city's most prominent clergy
men, died last night at Trinity rectory
in West Twenty-ffth street. Death
was due to heart failure and followed a
brief illness which took serious turn
three days ago DR. Dix was 81 years
of age and was born in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Death From Lantern Explosion.

Hiawatha, Kan. April 30.-Mrs. w.
c. Margrave, aged 81. wife of the
president of the w. A. Margrave COM
pany, went to the chicken house on the
ranch, IL miles north of Hiawatha, at
9 o'clock at night, to look after some
young chickens which were in
brooder. The lamp Of the brooder ex-
ploded and the oil from it and from
the lantern she was carrying. flew over
her clothes. She was so badly burned
that she died at $3.50 o'clock in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
First President E,Iec,ed

Detroit, Mich, April 3o-President
j. h Main of Iowa college, at Grin
nell. Iowa. was today elected the first
RRresloent Rrat OF the Congregational
Lplo1hern ooc OF America, which ia
holding its first convention in tbis n;+,
A board of directors also was chosen
including j. w. Darling. Kansas. w
Z. sweet, Colorado; Arthur Arlett
6aniornla; w: H. Lewis. Washington !:
rev. ozorah Davis, Calgary territory'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
SNOW IN THE EAST.
storm Prevails Over Ohio and Extends
Into Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 30.-Snow fell
in this vicinity early today. The tenn
nerature is two degrees above freezing.
Unless the weather turns colder. how
ever. it is not believed much damage
will result to vegetation.
cleveland, April 30.-A heavy wet
snow began falling here early today
and reports indicate that the storm
prevails practically over the entire
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Complete Resumption.

Reno. New, April 3O.-Next Monday
morning every department of the
Southern Pacific at Sparks will re-
sumo operation In full. The depart
ments have been running with greatly
reduced forces for several months past.
Over 500 men are affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
peath of Editor Bfckford

Chicago, April 60. Bickford, as
sociate editor Of the Chicago inter-
Ocean, died today at the Presbyterian
hospital. following an operation for ap-
pendicitis. He was born in Menlo, ire
land, 35 years ago. Mr.. Bickford was
engaged in newspaper work in Lead
vile and Denver, Colo, and at one time
Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
SNOW IN KENTUCKY.
Causes the Tracks to Be Unfit and
Races Declared on.

Lexington. KY, April so.-Because
O. d heavy snow which fell early to-
day, made the track unfit for use. to.
days races here were declared of. It
mas not yet been decided whether a
double programme will be run on Fri
day or Saturday or whether an extra
day Of racing will be given on Monday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Population of Washington.

washington, April 3U.-Accordlng 10
the police census just taken. the -opu-
lation of Washington is 339,403, an In
crease of 9,812 over last year. There
are 241,920 whites and S7.483 negroes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Died From a sandburr's Stick

Troy. Kan, April 30.-Guy Larze-
lere of Wetmore, Kan. died at Troy
from blood poisoning as a result of
sticking his finger with a sandburr.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Destructive Storm in Florida,

Tallahassee, Fla, April 30.-A wind
storm destroyed much property few
miles east of this city early today
Tobacco sheds. barns and other
wooden structures were azed and the
damage to crops is heavy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 30.-Forecast for
Kansas: Fair and frost tonight. Fri
day partly cloudy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-04-30
eIegates CninstTucted.

Burlington. VT, April ;0.-Repre-
sentatives of the Green Mountain state
at Chicago will not be bound by in
Arizona republican., 1908-03-15
A PANIC PREVAILED
 AT ST. LOUIS STATION
That Splendid Structure Had Mar row Escape From Fire Last Night.

St Louis, March 1.-The St. Louis Union Station, one of the finest in the world, was threatened with destruction tonight by a fire resulting from the explosion of a gas tank under pas senger car. only quick work by fire men saved the great train shed. As it was. eight passenger coaches were ru- ined and a section of the shed was de- stroyed. The total damage is esti mated at from $50,000, to $75.0O0. Trains were preparing for departure on their severali stations of the twen- ty-seven tracks when the wooden ceil- ing of the train shed caught fire. Scores of passengers, many \of them women, became panic stricken and leaped from the cars. As they ran from the blazing arc behind them, they found the gates leading to the midway closed. A squad of policemen held the frightened passengers back while a train caller standing near the burn ing cars with a megaphone, assured them that there was no danger.
 Assistant Fire Chief Thos. w. Ruck- CT, was dangerously hurt, and Driver Harry Doerr was killed as a result of a collision tonight between Fuckers buggy and a street car while making a run to a fire.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-15
Don't Let Your
 Piles Grow
Every HemorrhoidaI Ulcer Is a Fertile Field for Cancer and Other
 Deadly Diseases.
TRIAL PACKAGE FREE.

Constipation un-L c,:ed brings in flammation. inflammation begets piles and piles too often superinduce tum- ors of malignant nature.
 Piles Cor hemOrrhoids)- rarely kill. but they cause more agony in few minutes than much more serious trou- bles
 They are easy to cure if you go at it right.
 An operation with the knife is dan gerous, agonizing, and rarely a per manent success.
 There is just one way to be cured one sure way, painlessly and privately and that is with Pyramid Pile Cure.
 We mail a free trial package to all who write.
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 Insist on having what you call for.
 Just send your name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. 97 Pyramid Building. Marshall. Mich, and receive by return mail the trial package in a plain wrapper.
 All druggists. 50 cents. Write today for a free package.