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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

The passenger department of the New
Y ork Central has just Issued a series of
i've beautiful etchings. which artistically
outrank anything Of the kind ever Issued
~ railroad company while the absence
IF any advertising feature renders them
suitable for hanging in your office
library or home
"a brief description OF each, with
glance at their titles IS all that is neces-
sary to obtain a fair idea Of the pictures.
No. is Washington Bridge which
spans the Harlem river at 181st street.
one of the finest bridges in the world.
and a marvel9f engineering. TIA che dis
lance is Highbridge. the Croton viaduct
In the foreground a characteristic river
scene, that Will be recognized by amy one
at AN familiar with the locality
Mo. Brook Of Ages. Niagara FALLS
from a photo by William I'LL Jackson s.
Co., Denver. a view that has been adj
mired by every one who has seen it, The
soft tones I'M which 10 is printed add
greatly 10 the effect Of the falling waters
and spray.
No. sod Spring at West Point"
also from photo by william IT, jackson
& Co., Denver Al romantic scene. recall
ing memories of summer days at The
famous military academy.
NO 4.-"g99 and the De- Witt Clinton
The famous Empire State Express Ems
CINE 1899" which occassioned such wide
spread comment at the Worlds fair
euples the top naII OF Ane caro-, ana
low appears the old Dewitt Clinton. -
fording a truly remarkable example Of
the progress of railroad science in the
past fifty years
No 5-"Rouuding the Nose, Mohawk
Valley" One of the hands0mest rail-
road pictures ever made. The scene ia
Just below Little Falls
These etchings are all printed ON fine
plate paper 24x32 inches. suitable for
framing. Copies of either of them can
be procured at the Office of w. =. jerome,
81 Clark street, Chicago. for 80 cents, or
win be mailed iu stiff tube, secure from
injury TO any address. postpaid, for =
cents each, or the entire set for $500 -
currency stamps express or postal
money order upon application % George
TIT. Daniels, general passenger agent
Grand Central station. y ew York.
Gentlemen.-I never sold "a medicine
that gives such universal satisfaction 10
my customers as krause's Headache Cap
sules. ] can speak also from experience
as they have nearly cured me of frequent
attacks of sick headache. I could get
you many testimonials in this Vicinity
from those who have used them.
Yours truly, g. T.. CoTTrNe.
Red Cloud, Nebraska
Sold bw nfl cruUuf4t1.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27
NUNS IS TEACHERS.

An Innovation in the Public school sys-
tenn OF Plttsourg, Pa.
PITTsBURG. Pa, Feb. 27.-An inno-
cation ia the public school system of
Pennsylvania was naugurated here
yesterday by the consolidation of the
Thirty ward public school and
ST. James Roman Catholic Parochia1
school, and the installation of four
nuns as teachers.
The sisters were examined by the
central board Of education and ac-
cepted as regular teachers There
viii be no distinction between scholars
and teachers. Protestant children
viii be taught bv the sisters as we'll
as Catholic children. There has been
mo bible reading in the school for six
years, and no change viii be made
now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27
CONsPIRACY CHARGFD.



The celebrated @Hillmon case" with
which almost every lawyer in the west Is
familiar will be heard again before
6le department Of insurance If
kansas Late yesterday afternoon
Sallie f. Hulman fled d sensational
suit against the Mutual Life Insurance
company, the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance company and the New FORK
Life Insurance company. charging
fraud. oppression, criminality and un-
fair dealing. Tt is alleged in the com
plant that in 1878 the New York
Life Insurance company issued to the
husband of the complainant, John W.
Hillman. two policies for IS, 900 each.
paya bic to the complainant, and the
Mutual Life Insurance company issued
a similar policy for So 600 to the same
person the same year. and that the
year following the Connecticut Mutual
Life Insuranc company issued simi-
lar pollcy TO the same person for So. 600
The plaintiff recites the story OF the
alleged killing Of John wv. Hillman ia
Barber county. Kan, on March III.
1879, and charges that the defendants
entered into a conspiracy to defraud
by mutIating the bOGy of her hus-
band so as to make ideD utilization diff
cult.
She alleges that upon the arrival of
the body at Lawrence, her home, II
was seized by the representatives Of
the companies and taken to the cor
0ner's office ia Douglas county, where
one J- Stuart. a physician of the com
pauy, Gland estinelY cut from tine arm
of her dead husband piece of flesh
containing two vaccination marks by
which those who know him well could
also attacks the validity of the
cOrOners inquest which followed,
alleging that no report of the pro-
ceedings appear on the records Of
Douglas county
She further alleges that John H
Brown, who was the only person
present at the time of the alleged
killing Of H1lman, was induced. after
testifying to the facts. to sign a state
ment to the effect that the man killed
was was not Hillman. but one Berlzely
of Burgess The defendants, the
plaintiff says, started a report that
Brown was to be arrested for the
murder of Hillman. This frightened
Brown and he went to his home ia
MyandDtte county To consult his
father 4t was decided that legal adj
wee was necessary and w. ~ Buchan
OF Kansas City. Kan. was employed.
Buchan, the plaintiff alleges, after
ward entered into piracy with
the defendants, and accepted employ
ment at their hands for the purpose
of procuring from Brown the state
ment alluded to. After obtaining the
statement, it is alleged, Buchan told
Brown that he would not be prose
cuted by the defendants. lit is fur
Their alleged that Buchan showed the
plaintiff q copy of Browns statement.
and induced her to give him (Buchan)
an order on the attorneys for the poll
cies against the defendants and that
in order to keep her from seeing her
attorneys he induced her to remain at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27
a Train Robber attempts suicide.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Feb. 27.-J ohm
D. May. Che SAN Antonio and Arkansas
train robber who killed Fireman
Frank Martin in his desperate at
tempt. attempted suicide by taking a
large dose of morphine The doctors
are now working on him and he is not
yet out of danger. May is confined IN
Jail here under sentence of death for
his crime
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27
MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED.
Confession of one Of the 0raraerers Of

Confession of One of the Murderers OF
Hunter Wilson.
WHITE PLAINS, Mo, Feb. 27.-Word
was received from Mountain Home,
Ark, last night to the effect that
Mrs Anderson Carter had confessed
that Her husband. with Bart Carter
and Jasper Newton. had killed Hunter
Wilson and afterward robbed the
house of 81 600. Her confession was
followed by one from Bart Carter. who
acknowledged that he. with the other
two. cOmmitte the crime, and told
where the money stolen from the
house ait the time of the killing could
be found Parties have gone IT'D search
of the money 1t is believed the men
viii be lynched-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

be elected also ia May, and as that success
sor' term, being Senator Gibson 's, termi-
oates March q. 1898. the May legislature
viii also elect for the term of 1s95-19O1
"a the hilarity over SO many promotions
and getting civil law lawyer from that
state ON the supreme court bench even
she sugar question has ceased to trouble
-nu---an.-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, diapels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of It's kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt Ia
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
To all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale In SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have II On hand win pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. 10 not accept any
substitute
CALIFORNIA FYe SKRUP 60.
saH fRAHcfsc0. CAL
LOUISVILLE kf. NEW YORK. N.Y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

WAsHNGToN, Feb. Reconnaissance
Of Patents Seymour has issued a cir
cular announcing that hereafter on
Wednesdays he or the assistant com
missioner viii give special hearings
on questions Of classification of appli-
cations or patents to examiners whose
divisions may be involved Mo writ
ten statements on these questions
viii be received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27
MIPWINTEa EAIR.

s65.6O Round Trip 70 CaIifornin-santa
Ee Route
Pullman palace and tourist sleepers
through without change every day in Che
year. 70 Los Angeles, san Francisco and
san Diego via santa te Route. No other
lima docs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

CHICAGO, Feb. 27.-The Mackaye
Scenitorium. spectacular reproauc-
ton of the discovery Of America. and
the last enterprise r which the late
dramatist was Interested. has failed
and viii 60 into the hands of a re-
ceiver
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

suectacles accurately fitted by Charles
Bennett. 7l5 Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

It's just As easy 70 Try one Minute
Cough Cure al anything else. Its easier
to cure a severe cold 0r cough with o
Let your next purchase for cough 10
one Minute Cough Cure Better medi-
cine; better resuIts better try IT,
j. k. JOKES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

Best boiling meat &c a pound af Farms.
vvorth's meat market, l02 East 9th ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

Early Risers. Early Risers. Early His-
ers. the famous little pills for coustipa-
ton. sick headache. dyspepsia, and ners
vonsness. III Ks. JONES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

since rehting our dining room we have
the neatest place ia the city. Whittier 81
Co. 73J Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-27

Try Tie Topeka steam Laundry.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

WAsuINGToN, March / Ihe Demo-
cratic senatorial caucus on The tariff
bill is over and both sides are claiming
to have made progress for the interes is
they represent The outcome is in the
nature of victory for tie Democratic
members of the finance committee who
prepared the bin, rs 1T was returned to
them without any instructions to make
changes Immediately after the adj
journment of the caucus Senators Cor
man, Brice, Hill, Smith. Murphy. Cam
den and one or two others who have
been known to be very much opposed
to the bill of the finance committee az
il was prepared by the committee. held
q consultation and their attitude WAS
In direct contrast with the mem bers Of
she flnanCe committee.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
For Abduc,inr His wife.

CHICAGO, March Olive f.. Dwight,
who was married i'll keuoSha, Wis.
Monday 10 Miss Mabe Blood of Chi
cago, swore out warrants Of abduction
against Dr. William Culberson. Will
liam Bass and Arthur Clausson, who,
Dwight claims, took his bri'e away
from him. The brides parents objected
to the marriage, and Tuesday night
Dwight says, three men called at his
home, claiming to have a warrant for
the arrest of his wife. and took her back
to her parents home He is now en-
deavorng to get possession of the
young lady.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
BnHard's Snow'Linime1t.

This wonderful Liniment is known
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and
from the Lakes to the Calf. IL is the
most penetrating Liniment in the
world. 1t will cure Rheum ats m
Neural gia, Cuts, Sprains, Bruises
Wounds, Old sores, Burns, Sciatica
Sore Throat, Sore Chest aud all Inf,
nation, after all others have failed
1t will euro Barbei Wire Cuts, and
he'l all wounds where proud flesh has
set in 1t is equally effective on
animals. Try 1t and you will not G
without it Price 80 cents. Sold
BY II 9, FISHER & Co, Waco, j. B.
CORNISH, East Waco.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
4 Triple L,nching Probable.

WEST PLAINS. Mo. Marcn L. Word
was received from Mountain Home,
Ark. to the effect that Mrs. Anderson
Carter had confessed that her hus band ,
Anderson Carter, with Bart Carter and
Jasper Newton. had killed Hunter
Wilson and afterwards robbed the
house OF $500 Her confession was
followed by one from Bart Carter. who
scknowled ged that he. with the other
two, committed the murder and told
where the money stolen from the house
at the time of the killing could be
found. Parties have gone Ill search Of
the money. Great excitement prevails
in Baxter county. Men were seen 60
ing to Mountain Home III squads. and
it is thong here that the three men
will be lynchei sheriff Eatman, al
though q vcung man, will use every eff
fort III defending the lives of his pris
oners. William NcAninch. who also
charged with the same offense. Will
likely he released 10y hateas corpus pro-
cppuinpS
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

DIXON, Ills March AT a meeting
of the board of directors of the Rock
River assembly it has been decided ut
their next meeting here in August to
have two political days, Republican
sentative speakers for each Honorable
Thomas b Reed or Governor Mckinley
Will speak on Republican day and Vice
President Stevenson or Senator H. g.
Mills on Democratic day Both party
organizations will also make demon-
stration on their respective days,
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
Nv Direct Vote.

WAsHNGToN. March l. Senator
Martin has introduced resolution di-
rectiug the state committee on the jul
dietary to formulate ami report to the
senate ut the earliest possible day the
Joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the several states providing for
the election of president and vice presi-
dent by direct vote of the people and
for a single term of six years. The
president shall be Ineligible for reelec-
ton and the bin also provides for the
election of senators by direct vote of
the people.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

CuAMpAIGN. Ills March /. The will
Of the late b. +. johnson. - well known
agricultural writer, WAS filed in the
probate court. The use OF the estate
goes to Hannah A. Johnson. his sister
during her life time After her death
the execute. $ are directed TO approprl-
ate $4,000 for the purchase and erec-
ton of u fountain III the center of the
Champaign city park
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
A QUORUM SECURED.
Bland Successful In Breaking
the Blockade.
DISAPPEARS AFTER TWO VOTE.

III n Quorum !, Maintained Mr.. Bland
Relieves His ~eignioragc Bill VIII
Pass by Small Majority The Dem
ocratic Senatorial Caucu, ON the Tarif
Hill Adj"urns.
WAsHiNGroN. March /. The dead
lock III the house was broken yesterday
after ewo weeks Of continuous filibus-
tering against the Bland seigulorage
bill, and no sooner had the quorum been
procured than the house managers
brought III special order to crush the
6hbusterers and bring the bill to u di-
rect vote after two hours Of additional
debate.
Although Mr. Bland secured 1874
votes when the deadlock was broken,
several eastern Democrats including
Messrs. Cummings. Clancy and Mag
ner of New York, Dunn OF New Jersey,
refusing to act longer with the fill
busters. Messrs. Dooittle. AItkcn Ellis
of Oregon and Lacey. Rrpu blicans.
stopped voting in the next vote ana the
previous question on the adoption Of
moro than quorum. When 1t came
10 adopting the special order measures
Bowers, Lucas. Pickler, Republicans,
and Dunn. Democrat again joined the
silent host and the quorum was lost,
only l76 members responding to their
names.
The fight will be resumed when the
house meets today. and if u quorum is
secured on the adoption of the order II
vote on the passage of the bill cannot
be- prevented. Mr. Bland believes it
will have majority Of from to 10
votes.
After the opening of the session Mr..
Gelssenhainer dem. n j. tried to
secure unanimous consent for consid
GRAFTON Of the bii making an appro-
priation to save the armament OF the
wrecked Kearsarge. but Mr. Bland de
manded the regular or Ter. Mr. Gels
senhainer is one of the Democrats who
have refused to vote on Mr.. Bland
motion
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
Accused of wife Murder.

OLNEy, His. March flames Gud-
gel u resident of Claremont township,
was arrested charged with killing his
wife He is accused of striking her
across the back with fence pailing
and. She being in delicate condition.
causing her death He waived exam-
nation and was houuH over to court.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

OMAHA. March l.-While two Ital.
ans We're playing cards here a quarrel
arose between them and charges Of
cheating We're made. One of the men.
whose name has not been obtained.
shot the other Carmen Policlti three
times. once through the lungs, shot
winch viii prove fatal. The murderer
lis still AZ large.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

WASHINGTON. March THE consul
general ut Cairo has informed the state
department that the khedive of Egypt
has confirmed President Cleveland
nominations as members of the court
Of first instance of the international
tribunal of Egypt. These are: Somer-
vile P. Tuck of Maryland and Walker
Earn of Illinois
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

LEADvIILE, Colo. March Fire,
tne origin of which is unknown. wiped
out five buildings at PIG to 227 Har-
rison avenue, inclusive. The losses
are: jackson & Co, S35n0; b. Kraft,
$4,000 Mrs. Mcclure, $4,000; Jaaba,
$500 l. kunlineyer, $500; Gottlieb
Mack, $500: j. q. Morgan & Co.,
GvnDD
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

CAMDEN. n. j., March 1.-Two fac
tons of the st Joseph Roman Catholic
church, Polish. engaged i'll a riot Tues
day night and Father Tynio, recently
appointed rector OF the parish, was
elected from the church 10y the people
whom he had angerel. The priest ran
when put out of the church and the
mob Surrounded his residence and
threatened violence The police dis
persei the mob.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

The adaptation of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup TO the cure CT all diseases of TIE
throat and chest is certainly marvel
Gus. For cold, cough, Group, whoop-
ing cough and incipient consumption
it is incomparably the best prepare
tion made.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
Threatened Miners Strike.

RicHMoNp, Mo, March There 10
prospect that there will soon be an
other strike among the miners EN-.
played in the different mines in this
county
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01
Presidential Nominations.

WAsnINGToN, March THE presi-
dent sent the following nominations Of
postmasters to the senate.
a. NJ Bell, Monticello. Ark
L. NJ. Logan. Vernon, Tex, and
Chas A. Wertheimer, Victoria, Tex.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

BURLINGTON Ia, March John G.
Weitzel aged IS years, blew his brains
out leaving IA statement that he was
tired of waiting for death from natural
cpusps
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

AUSTIN, March Judge Maxey OF
the Federal court passed sentence on
sling postof1ice money at junction City.
liking his punishment at three years i'll
.he prison at Sing sing, n. Y, and to
pay 5000 fine.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

Nnw YORK, March A dispatch
from San Salvador says 60 prisoners,
principally military. were shot Tues
day.
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

INDIANAroLIs. March ii. Weiner
of Chicago. executor of the estate OF
the late Henry Nevgarden of this city
mains cre,nated and placed III glass
lar. and now. according TO Newgar-
den- wish, he will take the jar to At
lantic City, n J next Friday. and
from one OF the piers the ashes will be
scattered to the winds and waves of the
The Waco evening news. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 1891-1894, 1894-03-01

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Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-08-24
NEWS IN A NUT SHELL.

Pueblo, Colo, was again waited by
heavy rainstorm.
The Britannia defeated the Satanita Ia
minutes at Cowes.
Schooner Alvira Cobb was sunk In st.
Mary's river, Mich.
Four Mexican miners were buried alive
near Durango, Mex.
Sovereign retains his opinion Of Debs'
amalgamation scheme.
Ex-President Reinhart OF the Atchison
road will not be prosecuted.
1t is seated that Japan has agreed not to
regard rice as oontraband Of war.
Two moonshiners were killed and five
stills destroyed near Danbury, n. G.
Italian clergymen have been forbidden
10 discsss secular subjects In sermons.
Harry A. Gardner, defaulting cashier of
the Altoona pa National bank, has gone
either TO China or Japan.
Lieutenant Commander Reeder Of the
United States cruiser Charleston is nc
cused by sailors of despotism.
The Afro-Americans Of Boston have de
cided to protest against lynch law in "A
monster mass meeting to be held In Fan
euil hall on Aug. 90.
Another engagement in Senator Cor
mans family, just made public, Is that Of
his daughter Miss Made, TO her cousin,
stephen GambTill, Jr., the son OF stephen
Gambrill OF Laurel, Md, who married
Senator Germans sister. Both the Gam
Drills, father and son, have positions in
the departments at Washington.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-08-24
NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS

Tramps are annoying Lynn Mass resi-
dents.
A bakery at Peterboro n. H., wa
burned.
Harrison Springer was killed by train
at Richmond, Me.
Travel from Boston TO Europe In the
steerage is about normal AZ tine present
time.
Chief Snagg of the Waterbury Conn
fire department was injured by runaway
horse.
John ID. Footo, aged So was found dead
in his workshop at Biddeford, Me. Heart
disease.
Hiram Blake, aged AZ, was drowned in
Portsmouth On. IL } harbor. He fell from "a
rowboat
Earnings Of the West End Street rail
way of Boston increased during August at
tho rate of 10000 a month
Rondsmen of the clerk of the Salem
Mass water board will not make good
any loss that may be found on the books
Stephen X. Fowler, a prominent grange
organizer, died at Boxford, Mass He was
a millionaire in the south before the war
The Connecticut state board Of educa-
ton has appointed Professor White Of tbs
Norwich Free Academy principal of tho
state normal school at New Britain. He
will begin his duties Sept. l. The salary
is about S1A00 year.