The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-01-08

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. "A sensational
interview took place in the lobby of the
leading hotel this evening between Jerry
Simpson, who wants TO be senator, and
A. j. Streator, the third party leader from
Illinois, who does not want him to be. At
the session of the legislature of Illinois al
which Senator Palmer was elected, and IN
which the third party members held the
balance of power, Streator was formld
able candidate for senator. Simpson took
sides against Streator and in favor ol
Palmer. He not only wrote letters to the
thnd party members, advising them 10
vote for General Palmer, but even went to
Springfield and Iabored industrously
against Streator. The latter naturally
treasured up this action against the Kan
sas -Statesman and now be has come tC
Topeka 10 labor agains: Simpsons chances
for the senate. He arrived this afternoon,
and at once made known the object of his
visit.
The news reached Simpson after supper
and he Immediately set out to calIStreator
down He located the gentleman at his
hotel and a lively interview ensued. Simp-
son asked - reatOr if il was true that he
lad come TO work against his (Simpson's)
election. StreatOr admitted frankly that
such was the object of bis visit. simpson
asked why he was taking such action, and
Slreator explained. Simpson SAID that 1t
was unture that be had advised the third
party men to vote for General Palmer, and
defied Streator to prove II.
Streator drew from his pocket tele'
gram signed Jerry Simpson," which
stated that in the subscriber opinion the
election of General Palmer would best
suhserve he interests of the third party.
Simpson declared that the telegram was a
forgery, whereupou Streator affirmed that
his (Smpson's) statement was not true,
and that Simpson knew it. Simpson grew
white with rage, and a personal en-
counter between the two seemed lmml-
nent, when friends inIeryened.
StTeatOr is not working for any particular
candidate, nut claims that the election OF
some middle-of-ih he-road populist will best
subseTve The interests OF the third party.
Simpson, lie says, Is Democrat.
THE INAUGURATION PROGRAM.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 7.-GOveruor-eiect
Lorraine ID. Lewelliug of Wichita will be
inaugurated in representative hall at noon
an Monday. The oath OF Office will be ad-
ministered by Chief Justice Horton. Short
addresses viii be made by Governor
Humphrey and the new executive. John
w. Breidenthal, chairman of the populist
state central committee, will be master of
ceremonies. In the evening the new state
officers will hold reception at the stRte
house. Following the reception short al
dresses VIII be made. Mrs. Mary T. Lease
will talk on "The Women OF Kansas. "
The new Judge Of the supreme court has
been asked 10 speak on The Judiciary" "
The other addresses expected are rs fol-
lows: The Governor" by L. ID. Lewell-
ing; ''Our Schools, Hon. II. y. Gaines,
superintendent OF schools; Congress as
Viewed through Populst Spectacles. "
Jerry Simpson; The Trend OF Political
Thought, . Hon. r. : Osborne. secretary
OF state-elect: "The Millennium" Mrs.
Annie J.. Diggs: a Time to Keep silent, 5"
Hon. Percy Daniels, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
elect; "Tbe Press DR.. Mci4a.Iin, editor
Of the Advocate