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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1893-02-21
WHO Is ON TOP?


PopuIists claim to Have the Best Of the
Fight in Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 20.--Governor
Lewelling this afternoon gave the Asso-
ciated press statement in regard to the
late unpleasantness. 1t 10 an editorial
for use in this weeks issue of the Popu-
list papers. 1t is approved by Governor
Lewelling, but he does not wish it
classed as an official utterance. The
statement says:
The Republicans boast OF having car
ried the fight. The fact is the Populists
have never lost sight of the central idea
in the contest, the preservation of the
Populist house. 1t was to destroy this
/ hauee. that she Hepubilesps made tho
| fight and failed. Had they succeeded it
would have thwarted all reform legiHla-
ton. They know that laws passed by it
are valid; that to declare otherwise the
supreme court would have to revise all
respectable precedents at partisan de-
mands and face wave of public indig-
nation unparalleled since the notorious
Judge Tressilian was followed to the
scaffold by the outraged people who ex-
ulted at his just but shocking execu-
ton. Corporate greed had determined
to prevent the enactment of reform
measures by the Populists.
The governor then goes on to Grimm
ate the acts of the Republican house,
intended to extinguish the house OF
Populists, beginning with the attempted
arrest of its chief clerk and to be fol-
lowed by the arrest of enough Populist
members to break the quorum. This,
he adds, did not succeed, and though
the Republicans succeeded in the COM
promise in driving the Populists from
the hall, their organization was still in.
tact. Even this was only brought
about through the disloyalty of the
militia and the county sheriff. He de-
clsres the militia had been recruited
and doctored to this end for two years.
The unmasking of the Republican trea-
son, perjury and lswlessness richly COM
pensstes the Populists for all the indig-
mites suffered.
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THOMPSON'S TESTIMONY.
ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THE PANA.
MA CANAL INQUIRY.
The Congressional Committee Goes to
Terre Haute TO Hear tho vener-
able Ex-Secretary of the Navy
Explain Things.

TEBRE HkUTE, Ind, Feb. 20. The
Panama congressional investigating
committee arrived this morning and
began taking the evidence of ex- -Secre-
tary OF the Navy Thompson, in private.
The ex-secretary first detailed the cir
cumstances of his resignation from the
cabinet, saying it was publicly done,
and further, he met no opposition from
President Hayes when he approached
him regarding the matter. The first offer
OF the American chairmanship was made
to him by Jesse w. Seligman in 1880,
and was not accepted until he had full
conference with friends and the presi-
dent, and the determination on his part
that there was nothing in it inimical to
the interests of the United States. He
denied that the Hayes administration
was opposed to the canal, but did want
1t under American control. He had the
idea when he accepted the craftsmanship
OF Americanizing the affair. and tried to
get an American construction company
to build it. The entire administration,
30 far as he knew, of the affairs of the
American committee was on the strict
est business principles.
He did not know what were the duties
OF the three banking houses, whose
representatives we're members with him
OF the American committee, and he said
he was much surprised, as were the
committee, when he learned within
week that the three had been getting
each sol, 900 year, or twice his own
salary for their services in this country.
Colonel Thompson denied that the
Panama canal company had a lobby at
Washington, either to procure favorable
legislation Tor tie Panama canal, or to
tight the Nicaragua people, and he said
he kept clear oflobbyists and that there
was no improper expenditure of money
30 far as he was aware. He said when
the Nicaragua treaty was before the
senate all he did was to write pam
phlet against it, which he placed in the
hands of all the senators. Senator
Voorhies, only, knew that he wrote il.
He did not sign his name to it because
he did not want the Panama canal an
tagonized, so he had it appear anony-
mously. The senate defeated the treaty.
The committee brought with it a let.
ter press copy OF ali the correspondence
between Thompson and De Lesseps.
and witness was asked to explain a
number of the letters. One of them
from Thompson to De Lesseps in Febru.
ary, 1885, said: SIT is difficult to con-
vey to you the full understanding of
how we have conducted this contest,
and we must be very cautious"
Congressman Storer of Ohio read
from letter in which the colonel told
De Lesseps that he believed large ex-
penditure OF money for materials in this
country would help popularize the
canal, which belief he emphasized to-
day.
In another letter he referred to 'over-
coming difficulties" This, he said,
meant such difficulties as the Nicaragua
people were responsible for, but that
nothing but legitimate means were used
in doing 80. He denied that any money
had been spent with his knowledge to
influence newspapers,
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THE JOHNSON INVESTIGATION.
A Host of San Joseans Testify In Com
missioner Rea's Behalf.

A Host of San Joseans Testify In Com
missioner Rea's Behalf.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 20.-The committee
investigating the charges made by Rail-
road Commissioner Rea against Assem-
blyman Johnson, met again tonight.
Some delay was caused by the absence
of Rea's attorney, Richards, who ar
rived from San Francisco at about s 80.
A number of witnesses were called in
rebuttal to testify to the good character
of Rea's witnesses. d. B. Maloney, j.
O'Keefe, Paul p. Austin, R. d. Fox, J..
T. Rueder, DIR. p. e. Pierce, all from
San Jose, were examined, all OF whom
testified to The reputation for truth and
veracity which Rea, Edwards and Nc
Kenzie have in Santa Clara county.
johnson then took the stand for the
third time. He said that neither he nor
Rea on the day of the interview. when q
card purported to have been marked,
mentioned Schrobel's name.
Then Richards began lengthy cross
examination, during which johnson
again told the story of his interview with
Mckenzie in the latter's office; also of
the time when he went to Rea with Bar
rington and tried to borrow 500 on a
note. johnson again related the history
of the card upon which the namrs of the
assemblymen were marked.
Richards asked johnson questions
about conversation he had with one
Jerry Keeler. A wrangle ensued re-
garding the rules of evidence, John
sons counsel holding that it was
cross-examination. Richards said that
he was going to call Keeler. who would
testify that johnson told Keeler that he
was willing to sell his vote, and that he
was coming to Sacramento for what
there was in it.
The committee adjourned at IL AS.
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ACTION IN PHILADELPHIA.
Receivers Appointed for the Reading a
Petition of s'NIe Too Platt.

Receivers Appointed for tho Reading on
Petition of "Ie Too'' PIatt.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 20.-The board
Of directors of the Reading railroad met
this morning. 1t was expected that q
statement of the pending difficulty
would be made public during the day.
Excitement at the opening of the stock
exchange was intense; almost panic
prevailed. The first sale of Reading was
at Is, a loss of 33s from Saturday. II
quickly declined to IA. Stocks of roads
allied to the Reading were also ham
mered.
1t was announced unofficially this
morning at the general Offices OF the
Reading railroad, that application would
be made to the United States district
court for the appointment Of receivers
for the company. Later it was said the
appointments had been made. Subse-
quently it was learned that an applica-
tion hnd not been made early in the day
as stated, but later johnson and Hsrte.
counsel for the company, appeared in
court and held private consultation
with the judge. After consulting 40
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IN THE SENATE.
Several Important Amendments Of thu
Civil Oode Passed.

Several Important Amendments Of the
Civil Code Passed.
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 20.-The senate met
as usual at o'clock. The bill to amend
section 1402 of the civil code, relating to
the distribution of community property
on the death of the husband, passed by
vote of % to 2. Voorhies gave notice
to reconsider.
VOORHEES, bill, entitled an act to amend
the act creating the board of bank COM
missioners. and prescribing their duties
and powers, WAS defeated by vote oi
81 to 6.
The bill to add a new section to the
code of civil procedure, relating to liens
of mechanics, passed.
An amendment to provide for work on
streets, lanes, alleys, courts, plazas, side.
walks, and for the construction of sew.
ers, within municipalities, was also
passed.
Carpenters bill relative to stay of ex.
ecution of Judgment in criminal cases,
pending an appeal to the supreme court,
was under debate when the senate ad-
iourned,
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AFTER ANNEXATION.
Troops to Be Sent to Hawaii to Preserve
Peace and Order.

Troops to Be Sent to Hawaii to Preserve
Peace and Order.
New YORK, Feb. 20.-The Herald g
Washington special says that, anticipat-
ing the ratification OF the Hawaiian an
nexation treaty by both the United
States senate and the provisional gov
ernment of Hawaii, the military and
naval authorities are discussing what
should be done for the preservation of
peace on the islands, pending the estab.
lishment OF a permanent government.
1t is realized that from the heterogene-
GUS character of the population
OF the islands and the general
tendency of the native element to
revolution that to peacefully maintain
American sovereignty over the islands
there must be proper display of mill
tary force from the time that annexa-
ton becomes an established fact. In
this connection the advisability of send
ing troops of the regular army to the
islands is being informally and seriously
discussed by many of the army officers,
The navy people, as rule, believe that
sailors and marines should be utilized
for the purpose, but are forced to admit
that by reason of the limited number
OF naval vessels at hand 1t
might be advisable to send
several batteries of artillery from Cali
fornia to remain at Honolulu until some
of the new vessels can be sent from this
coast. Under the permanent form of
government to be established by legisls-
ton tits suggested that there should be
a standing army organized from the in
habitapts of the islands, and number
of American officers, it has been further
suggested, should be detailed to perfect
the organization, and when the United
States has established the proposed coal
ing station in Pearl harbor, there should
be an American garrison to defend the
entrance to the harbor.
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NORTH DAKOTA REDEEMED.

The Deadlock Broken by the Election
of a Democratic Senator.
BISMARCK, N. D., Feb. 20.-W. N.
Roach, Democrat, was elected United
States senator today.
Roach was elected by combination
of Democrats and Independents, aided
by some Republicans. Roach has been
resident of Dakota the past 12 years,
coming from the District of Columbia.
He has stood for his party as candidate
for governor on two different occasions.
He is a large wheat grower, and was
naturally expected to draw farmer votes
from the Independent ranks.
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MITCHELL's CLAREr TAPPED.

A Barkeeper slugs Him With an Empty
Bottle.
New YORK, Feb. 2o.-Charley Mitchell
was drunk and disorder]y in Jim Wake
ly'a saloon this morning and the bar
keeper struck him over the head with
an empty bottle, drawing blood. He
had to be taken home in cab.
There is every reason to believe that
Mitchell and Corbett will be matched in
Canada next Saturday. David H.
Blanchard has been agreed upon as
temporary stakeholder.
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smith Premier Typewriter ON Top.

Mr.. W. II. B. Hayward, local agent for
the Smith Premier Typewriter, has just
received telegram from the San Fran
cisco agents stating that the Smith Pre-
mier was again awarded first prize and
only medal at the Mechanics' fair as
being the best typewriter. Ali were in
competition. This makes the fourth
time that the Smith Premier has re-
ceived the award.
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Signs of q Revolution and an Interna-
tfonal Imbroglio.

tfOnhI ImbrOgHO.
MADRID, Feb. 20.--The minister of
colonies has received dispatch from
Cuba stating that there is excitement in
San Domingo, in consequence of the con-
cession of customs with an accompany
ing grant Of land to an American syndi-
cate. President Herreaux of San Do
mingo is said in the Spanish advices to
be fercely denounced by the people, and
there are all signs of revolution. A
Spanish war vessel has gone there from
Cuba. The telegram hints at interfer-
ence by the United States in the affairs
of San Domingo. Spain is now seeking
information on this point before aending
a protest to Washington.
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DefauIter Eno surrenders.

New York, Feb. 20.-John G. Emo, a
defaulting bank president who had been
missing many years, has Just surren-
dered himself in the United States
court. He had bondsmen ready to give
bail, which was fixed at $40, 200. His
trial was fixed for the second week in
March.
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Gov. McKinIey's Liabilities.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 20.-Governor
Mckinley still remains in Cleveland
awaiting developments in the Walker
failure at Youngstown. The liabilities
OF the governor now amount to more
than $780, 900.
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JACKsoN's DEBUT.

The Colored Pugilist Makes His First
Appearance as Uncle Tom.
SANTA Rosa, Feb. 20.-Peter jackson,
the Australian heavyweight pugilist,
made his debut as an actor here tonight
ia the L. R. Stockwell company. He
took the part of Uncle Tom in Uncle
Toms Cabin, and rendered it well. The
audience applauded him enthusiastic
ally.
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Must Return to Obevenn..

New YORK, Feb. 2O.-Charles A..
White, who Was arrested in October
last, charged with the larceny of bonds
and stocks belonging to his wife, Emma
]. White OF Cheyenne, Wyo., must 20
back to Cheyenne. Judge Labombe, in
the United States court of appeals to-
day, having handed down decision to
that effect.
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DEMPSEY REARREsTED,

New Charge Lodged Against the
Homestead Poisoner.
PlTTsBURa, Pa, Feb. 20.-Hugh
Dempsey, district master workman of
the Knights of Labor, who was recently
convicted of completely in the Home
stead poisoning, was arrested again this
evening and lodged in Jail, the charge
being felonious assault and battery.
There is good deal of mystery sur.
rounding the arrest and all parties con-
cerned refuse to talk.
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WARSAW, Ind, Feb. 2O.-James A.
Frazier, ex-judge of the Indiana su-
preme court, the best known jurist in
Indiana and man of national reputa-
ton, died here today, aged 81 years.
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Prof. Molyneux's Preferment.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 20.-Governor
Markham has appointed Prof. F. A.
Molyneux to succeed s. NJ. White as
trustee Of the Los Angeles normal
school,
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Portuguese Ministry Resigned.
LISBON, Feb. 20.--Owing to the failure
of the cortes to approve the financial
scheme, the ministry has resigned.
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Successful men secure fine tailoring
with pleasing fit from II. A. Getz, liz
West Third street.
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HELENA, Mont, Feb. 2O.-The sena-
torial ballot resulted: Mantle, 26 /;
CLARK, 10; Dixon, II; others scattering.
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PAYING 'RENTa

Is WELL, STOP 1T, AND BUY A
kstHoMR ON THE INSTALL1ENT
AsPLAN. SEE ThE BARGAINS ON
eehERALD'S SIXTH PAGE,
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FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH
ERN CALIFORNIA, FAIR WEATH-
Err, SLIGHT CHANGE IN TEMPER
AZURE, VARIABLE WINDS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-22
Cilerite.

A deposit, OF the metals known as
ciderite was discovered IN Esmeralda
along the line Of the Carson & Colo
RADIO Railroad at the time that road
was being constructed. Although
familiar with the usual metallic sub
ctances found in this State the dis.
ccverer could not classify this one. in
order to have il classified he sent it
to- the Smithsonian Institute at
Washington, where it was pro.
nouuced oiderite. This metal ia
said to be Que OF the most important
Tssd IN the manufacture OF Bessimer
steoE. The deposit in Esmesalda is
said Scr be apparently iuexlis ,stible
and fthe classification of The oetal
is CORRECT there is largo fortune 10
il e0r the discoSerer --fsnserpFise.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-22
A Great Liver Medicine.

DR.. Gums Improved Liver Pills
are a sure cure for sick headache
bilious complaints, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, costiveness, torpid liver, etc.
These pills insure perfect digestion,
correct the liver and stomach, regu-
late the bowels, purify and enrich
The blood and make the skin clear.
They also produce a good appetite
and invigorate and strengthen the en-
tire system by their tonic action.
hey only require one pill for a dose
nd never grippe or sicken. Sold q
5 cts box by F. F. Muller, Drug
list.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-22
Lack OF Exercise

Is one Of the prime causes Of head
ache ia the Winter. Persons accus-
toned to the pure fresh mir during
the pleasant months are subject to
this terrible annoyance at this time
Of the year. A boon is offered in
Kraus"'s Headache Capsules, which
is guaranteed to euro any kind Of
headache no matter what the cause
Headache caused by overindulgence
in food or drink late ut night, can be
prevented by taking one Capsule
before retiring and ono in the morn
ing.
For sale by F. F. Muller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-22
The Hawaiian Situation.

A dispatch from Honolulu uuder
date of the 14th says that poll tical
affairs on the Islands is in n state Of
allegiance. awaiting news which is ex-
pected ON the Alameda, due Decem-
Der 2lst. The Provisional Govern
ment is carrying out line of defense
mud inc work Of terrifying the execu-
tive building is still in progress
At6 A. III. the revenue cutter Cor
win arrived unexpectedly in the har-
Dor. Captain Munger came immed-
lately ashore, and repaired to the
United States Legation, where it is
understood he delivered executive
dispatches to Minister Willis.
Interviews with the Cabinet show
that the Government interprets
Cleveland's message to Congress to
mean: II will restore the ex-Queen
peaceably if possible, and in case I
find this cannot be done l will refer
the matter to Congress for settle
ment."
President Dole assured the Asse-
ciated Press correspondent that in
case Minister Willis made any ad
vances either before or Rtter the sail
irg of the Mariposa locking toward
restoration this Government wished
it announced in the MIST public man.
ner: that such negotiations would
make no Roadway here, and il
pushed would be absolutely rejected
by the Provisional Government.
The members Of the Cabinet, who
were assembled in the Foreign Office,
were Of the OPINION they would re-
ceive some communication from Min
lister Willis before noon, the hour set
for the Maripnsa to sail.
"The Provisional Government,'
said President Dole, has arranged
every detail for protecting life and
property, and is also we'll prepared to
resist with armed force any attempt
to overthrow the Provisional Govern
ment if attempted by external meaps.
YES, you can say that it the worst
comes we will make stubborn re-
sistance, and,' said the President,
smiling, "you know as well as we do
that it will be hard fight"
At II o'clock the Cabinet went into
session to consider the political situa-
ton, and will adjourn about II
o'clock.
At 1:30 p. N. this afternoon the
regular session Of the executive and
advisory councils was held. In the
open session this question was asked
by Cecil Brown Of the President:
elias the Government received
any advices or dispatches by the
Corwin?"
at has not" replied President
Dole.
"Has the Govern ment received any
official COMMUNICATION" continued
Mr.. Brown, "from the American min
ister since the arrival Of tho Corwin ?'
President Dole replied, ut has not.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-12-22
10. sc. T. Bali.

The I. 0. & G. T, OF Lamoille Val
Icy win givea bait and entertainment
at Fort Halleok on New Years night,
Monday, Jan L, 1894. Preparations
have been made for frat CLASH time,
aud cordial invitation is extended TO
ell. Tickets Including supper, S2.00,
Music by Nomaok s. Rodgers