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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05
THE LARGEST SPIDER.
It IL Found In CeyIon and Needs = Web
Nearly Ten Foss Wide.

It IL Found In CeyIon and Needs q Web
Nearly Ten Foss Wide.
Ceylon is the home of the largest
species of spider that has yet been
made the subject of chronological in
vest CATION. This web-spinning mon
ster lives in the most mountainous
districts of that rugged island, and
places his trap-not gossamer snare
of airy lightness, but a huge net Of
yellow silk from five 20 ten feet in
diameter-across the chasms and fs-
sures of the rocks. The sup
porting guys Of this gigantic net,
which is almost strong enough
for a hammock, are from Eve to
twenty feet in length, as conditions
may require, and made Of q series Of
twisted webs, the whole being OF the
diameter OF lead pencil This gigan-
tic silken trap is not set for mosqui-
toes, flies and pestiferous gnats but
for birds, gaudy moths and elegantly
painted butterflies, some Of the latter
having a spread Of wing equal to that
of robin or bluejay- Some extra
fine slrele tons Of small birds. lizards
and snakes have been found in these
webs The spiders body is four and
a half inches in width and six inches IA
length. legs nine to twelve inches
from BODY to terminal claw.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05
co., CLEvELAND. 2
Bank ana MN once Raided.

MARcELSE, No, Sept 5--Burglars
entered the bank of Marceline last
night and broke into the vault through
two feet Of masonry. They made no
attempt to open the safe, but secured
about $50 which had been deposited
after the safe was closed. The Office
OF the Aurora mills was also entered.
the safe blown to pieces and the cash
box taken The contents, except SO
IN cash, consisting Of notes. was
found this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

LITTLE Rock, Ark. Sept 5--Re-
turns from Mondays elections are
still coming in slowly, but sufficient
information il at hand to show that
the Democrats have a clean sweep.
Several counties heretofore POpuliSe
or Re publican went Democratic by
small majorities- The Populist vote
was much smaller than two years ago,
some of the third party voters having
returned to the Democratic ranks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

Consults hia best interests by having q
box Of Krause's Headache Capsules at
hand; taken as directed will prevent or
stop any kind of a headache, no matter
what the cause-in fact If your skull
was cracked It would prevent pain. The
frequency OF the attacks will diminish
and by taking the capsules at the ap-
proach of q headache you will never have
another. 25c per box. Sold By Rowley
Bros.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

While Daniel Saub1ey well-known
citizen of Chase county, was driving
across this county. accompanied by
Mr.. Hoover, also q farmer, they wei e
caught in q severe thunder storm,
when a bolt Of lightning struck and
instantly killed Mr.. Sauble. knocked
the team down. but strange to say,
did not effect Mr.. Hoover
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Sept 5.-George
B. Cartwright. bOolkxeeper for the
High Brewing company, has led from
this city with young woman and q
considerable amount of money be-
longing 20 his employers He is about
20 years old, and came here from the
South last spring with high recon-
nandations a. an accountant. He
has q wife and child IN Boston
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

Dies MONIES, Sept. 5.-The Democrats
in four Iowa districts have endorsed the
Populist candidates for congress. The
last one to be thus endorsed is J. r Ban
croft Of Des Moines. PopulIst candidate
in the Seventh district This will make
all four Of these districts doubtful for
the Rapublieana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

NEW York. Sept 5.-EmpIoyes OF
Eve Of the largest sweat shops in the
New York clothing trade struck to-
day. The four branches of the cloth
ing works, Hnishers, basters, press
men and operators, under the rule of
this organiza ton mum Der about 8, 600
al told They are said to be anxious
30 join the hght against the bosses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

This was the still alarm sounded:
TWIN MoUErAIN HOUSE,. August 81.
Mr. FosrNE-HAd you not better take
sun up TO tho mountAipsG or course you have
Ill confident &c In your wife, but her filtration
with a certain dash1ny New York millionaire
becomin the talk of the hotel Her mother
. here and seems 20 encourage tbs intimacy.
AN UNKNOWN FRIBNn
''Confound his impudsnce," Frank
muttered, crumpling the note saw
agely, and then spreading it out for a
second reading. He began to grow
furiously Jealous. Jealousy Is apt to
be a confession Of inferiority. But It
was not so in Franks case He was
man whom women liked immensely.
He had been carrying on a sly hirta-
ton himself, besides attending to the
business which kept him burrowing
In the city while Emily was enjoy ing
the cool mountain breezes. But the
masculine mind is obtuse in some di-
rections, and he had settled down on
the belief that he, no matter what his
OWN actions, was first. last and always
Ia his wife's thoughta
Her mother is here and seems to
encourage the intimacy This sem
tence held Franks attention He had
never seen his wife's mother. She
had been abroad when he met and
married Emily, in something of haste,
said his all-knowing friends
He packed his valise that night.
Frank Fosters blurred inner vision
did not blind him by any means that
afternoon to the grandeur Of the
mountains. seen through the Septem-
Der haze. as the engine, grooming
heavily over the up grade. wound
through the '.Notch' with its train
of cars.
He could hear a good deal Of talk
about the late coaching parade above
the rumble of the train, and once he
was sure he heard the name, ''Mrs.
Frank Foster"
"she's a stunning beauty" a mans
voice said behind him.
An outrageous married hirt,''
was the rejoinder of a woman
Frank was just sensitive enough to
be sure they meant Emily, though
her name had not been mentioned in
the connection. He knew she was a
beauty, and that note had done the
rest.
He wondered If he had not proved
Jonah to the train, when it came to a
halt before they reached Fabyan's-
He heard some thing about lack of
steam" and incompetent engineer"
as they got under way again, slowly.
They reached the station to find that
the stage for the Twin" had left
them in the lurch and gone of with a
load, but it was to return and take up
later, such as were bound for that
breezy hOstelry.
The stars were out in a sky of
crystalline clearness, and the Twin
was all alight when the belated coach
drove up to it with a flourish, and
Frank with several other passengers
alighted. There were sounds of
music and dancing through the open
windows Of the parlors, and several
couples. sitting out dances or cooling
of, were scattered over the piazza.
The portly manager came, beaming,
across the lighted vestibule, but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

CARSON, New, Sept 5.-The state
convention silver party convened here
yesterday. After effecting a tempo
rary organization and appointing
committees the convention adjourned
until this evening. 1t is the largest
convention ever held in the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

CoPENHAGEN. Sept. 5.-The Peary
relief expedition has been heard from.
The Danish vessel Tjalfe, comma nded
BY Captain Brick, has arrived here
from Greenland. and the captain re-
ports that he met the members Of the
expedition at Godhaven on July II.
All were well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

Small Son-Papa, may ask You
ouestion2 Papa-Certainly my boy.
small son-If members bring
the umbrella back, what's the reason
nobodv# ever saw an umbrella member
carrying an umbrella that ian't
broixen2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

SANTA FE ROUTE.

Sunday, September 9th, the Santa Fe
will run their last cheap Sunday excur-
sion to Kansas City for this season. $3.50
for the round trip. Train leaves Santa
Fe depot at 7:55 q N. Returning, leaves
Kansas City union depot at $50 P. II.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

5r. LOUIS, Sept 6-Pope's theatsr and
adjoining lots have been sold to the Cen
trail Realty company for $3.50, 600 and
ten-story marble office building will be
built on the site. Havlin & Hagan who
held the lease on the theater were paid
$f6.50 to relinguish il at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05
: instance. Mrs. Chaa Ropers. Of (

For instance. Mrs. ChaA Rogers. Of Bay
City, Mich, accidently spilled scalding
water over her little boy She promptly
applied De Wits Witch Hazel Salves,
giving instant relief It's a wonderfully
good salve for burnes, bruises, sores, and
4 sure cure for Piles. J. K JoneA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

ISD1AxAPoLIs. Ind. Sept. Col
ored people of this city to the num-
Der Of zoo assembled at Simps on
chapel last night and completed the
equalization Of the Anti-lynchine
league
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

SANTA FE ROUTE

Sunday, September 9Th, the Santa Fe
will run their last cheap Sunday excur-
sion to Kansas City for this season. $3.50
for the round trip. Train leaves Santa
Fe depot at 7:55 a N. Returning, leaves
Kansas City union depot at $3.50 p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

Chicago, Pittaburg. Columbus, Clave-
land, Indianapolis, and other eastern
points, @2l50 for she round trip, BY the
Santa. Fe route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05
DO Kon Desire : clear. Transparenf
Akfu4

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
will remove all disorders from the blood
aud leave your skin clear, transparent
aud youthful. Sold and warranted by
" & KennadY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05

A stimulant is often needed to nourish
and strengthen the roots and to keep the
hair a natural color. Halls Hair Remover
is the best tonic for the hair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-05
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S0NABZE
SCARE~

RANK FOSTER, q
year old b 9 n E.
dict, sat scoWlinR
over the note he
had just read.
Some one had his
domestic felicity
at heart, IL
seemed, and yet
he wanted to
anat b Q N at re
this "some one"
.~~~n ~
The morning call., 1894-10-15
STILL VERY SICK,
Ada F.. Werner Examined
by a Doctor.
Her Condition in Doubt, and She
Will Appear Before the Com.
missioners To-Day.

Ada +. Werner, the recently sentenced muir
deress of her husband whose sudden lapse
from apparent indifference TO condition Dor
In THE CALL of yesterday, still lies at the
Branch County Jail, completely Frustrated.
When the unhappy woman made things lively
for Superintendent Lowney ana his assistants
on her arrival at the Jail, on Friday evening
last, it was believed that the first theory con-
cerning her strange crime was true, and that
the woman was really insane. Since that time
Ada has passed the weary hours tightly
strapped down 10 cot, refusing all nourish-
ment save little milk that had to be forced
between her teeth.
Judge Wallace was consulted regarding the
adysaDility of removing the woman to the Re-
ceiying Hospital, but In the END Ii was decded
TO await the visit OF DIR. Eidenmullcr who
makes the rounds of the institution every Sun
day morning. The physician visited the iail
yesterday morning and carefully examined his
patient. ln the end he was unable 10 tell
whether she suffered from insanity or merely
hysteria. He thought, from the accounts given
him on his arrival, that she was a little better
and certainly she rested easier yesterday than
she has done since her arrival after her SEN
tence.
However, as opinions often differ on such
cases, and as Superintendent Lowney wishes
10 be on the safe side, he intends TO bring Ada
werner before The Commissioners OF Insanity
TINS morning. IDe examination w i'll tak @ place
at noon today In open court before Presiding
Judge Hebbard and Drs. ID. ID. Lustig and The
odore Rethers. Commissioners OF Insanity.
Dr. Lustig's evidence was taken at The trial
in respect to the woman's condition. On that
occasion he testified that in his opinion Ada
werner was perfectly sane. DIR. kethcrS was
also Subpenaed. but lie was not called.
The morning call., 1894-10-15
NAVY MOVEMENTS
The MohiCan May Go to
China.
Statement That the Philadelphia Has
Been Ordered South, En- Route
to the Atlantic.

whispers are current In navy circles con-
cerning the movements OF the Philadelphia, the
latest of which is that she ha been ordered TO
the Atlantic. stopping at Callao on her way. II
she is under these orders she will undoubtedly
spend some time along the coast of Central
America, In the vicinity Of Guatemala and San
Salvador, to be on hand IN case the strong
differences OF opinion as 10 the management of
a form.
AL the same time the statement is going the
rounds that Admiral Beardslee will tranSfer his
flag TO the Mohlcan, which vessel will leave
shortly for Honolulu en- route to China.
When Lieutenant Moore was approached on
the subject last evening as TO the likelihood of
these rumols he said It was his opinion that
at the present time was not likely as the Mo-
hican was In no condition TO put TO sea- hav-
ing had to come down from Alaska under sail,
and before she could be put in snipshape she
would have to go into the dryGock and be over
hauled. But II in condition. such thing
might be possible, as she has before this car
fied the admraPS flag.
Commander Folger, when seen, was sur
prised TO hear these reports, but would not
pass an opinion, not having been to the yard
for the past week.
IL Admiral BearGslee is transferred 10 the
Asiatic squadron this Will relieve Admiral G.
e. Carpenter who is now in charge OF the fleet
which includes the Baltimore.
Latest reportS from Mare Island confirm the
feasibility of the movements predicted. The
Mohican Is known to be In little Deed Of re.
pair and under pressure could doubtless be
got ready in a hurry. There is a full force of
men at the navy-yard al present, and II 1t Is
necessary to put the MOhican on the dock no
lime would be lost in the prosecution OF the
work there. The Yorktown will leave shortly,
getting out OF dock this week.
The morning call., 1894-10-15

and privates much annoyance, accom-
panied by inspirations Of nausea and bad
dreams.
Thus it came about that the War De-
partment was prevailed upon to secure a
water supply from above Noun tain Lake,
above the goose ranch and stable drains,
above the sewage and garbage dumps Of
the hospital The army people obtained
permission from the Government to bore
for water in the vicinity of the big spring
and east OF the lake. Thirty-five acres of
ground were ceded for experimental pur-
poses. Six wells, each twenty inches in
diameter. have been bored and now show
an ample supply of excellent water.
Three smaller wells have also baen bored
and these are constantly flowing at a
height of four feet from the ground. The
present Indications are that there will be
an abundance OF water and to spare both
for the hospital and the army post.
The work of establishing the plant has
progressed almost to completion. A SUBJ
stADtial building, 80 by &C feet, ON a stone
foundation, b as been erected for an engine
house and pumping station. Powerful
machinery will soon be put in place there.
and then the pure spring water will be
sent over the hills to the Presidio. A line
OF supply pipe, mile in length, has been
laid to the top of the hill, just east of ihe
lake. where a large reservoir will De con-
structed, and which will receive the water
direct from the wells and the pumping
The morning call., 1894-10-15

between Twenty-fOurth and Twenty-fifth
streets, directly opposite Clipper street. II
is two-stUry frame building, with cellar
underneath. In the garden in the rear
there is a hothouse and small consery-
atory.
De Winton's wife ana children are sum-
mering a 9 Sixteenth street, Pacific Grove,
Monterey. and he has been in the habit of
going there on Saturday evening and re-
turning on Monday morning.
About thirty feet from the conservatory
is shed where Peter Haire, an old man
who makes match boxes, lives. About 2
O'Clock yesterday morning he noticed
smoke issuing from De Winton's house.
There was light from lamp burning in
De Winton's bedroom in the rear of the
top fat, and another light in the back par
lor Hare tried the doors but found them
locked and then ran as fast as be could to
No. 13 eDgDe-hOuse, on Valencia street,
between Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth,
and gave the alarm.
The engine company lost no time in re-
spending, and when they got to the house
The morning call., 1894-10-15

controversy between the post officials and
the hospital people concerning the waters
from the head regions of Point Lobos
Creek, and the matter has finally culmi-
mated in the War Departments attain
terranean watercOurses that bubble UP in
crystal springs along the eastern shores of
Mountain Lake.
Nearly thirty years ago the Government
ceded 20 the Treasury Department eighty
acres Of land for the location of the Ma
rine Hospital. This tract contains the
best springs of the purest water that can
be found on the entire reservation. From
its very beginning the hospital has been
supplied with water from a large spring,
the water being pumped to the building
by machinery. Water for laundry pur-
poses and TO be used in cases of fire has
been pumped from the lake into a large
tank on top of the hill just north of the
hospital grounds.
ln the meantime the Presidio army post
has taken its water supply from Point
Lob0s Creek, whose fountain head and
start into daylight is in narrow
basin or ravine below and
just west of the hospi al-yard and stables.
narrow strip of elevated land divides
this basin from the west end OF Noun tain
Lake. The army people for long time
time Tar back OF the memory of the old
est recrult-have complained Of their water
supply as being impure and unfit. 1t has
been gathered from the nun berless springs
along the creek and confined by dam,
from which 1t is conveyed TO the Presidio
In a fume. The Surroundings of the water
shed at the head of the creek have AL
ways been an eyesore to the military
people. The stable drainage and the free
and wlliful wapderingS of many geese over
the basins miry slopes have caused officers
The morning call., 1894-10-15

posed had been used in starting the fire,
and close beside it was an ak.
1here IS small gate in the fence op-
poslte the door leading into the cellar
which Is closed aud opened BY pulling a
string. Inc incendiary, after touching of
the fire in the cellar, could have t out by
this small gate. retaining hold of the
string, and as soon as be closed the gate
and released his hold of the string the
latch would fall into its place again. Then
he could have made his way down the bill
TO Guerrero street, close to the fence, with
out being seen.
The Fire Marshal after taking in all the
details patiently waited to see If the owner
would make his appearance. Abou1
twenty minutes past clock hack drove
up the hill and stopped in front of the
house. De WintoD, who was considerably
under the influence of strong excitement
staggered out and was confronted by the
Fire Marshal. who asked: "Are you the
owner OF this buldlng?"
"Helloi What's the matter" said De
Wlntnn. Been fire here. eh?"
The Fire Marshal led him down TO the
cellar and pointed out the evidences of in.
cendiarism, and before lie was done with
him he was almost sober. You don'i
suspect me of doing this?" ne asked. 81
suspect everybody" said the Fire Mar.
seiI?" ' O''
II know nothing about it," said de
WintOn. 81 intended going to Monterey
AS usual with the 80 p. NJ train yester-
day, but l was out all the previous night
and did not get home until noon yester-
day. / lay down in bed to take nap be-
fore leaving by the train, but when
awOke it was 8 O'Clock. so | decided rot to
go down till this morning.
Il left the house at 4 o'clock and wen,
downtown, where | met several political
friends and stayed with them till hired a
hack at the Baldwin Hotel TO come home
few minutes ago"
He as much as limited that the old man
Halre had planned the fretrap ps and set ID G
place on fire. bu; the Fire Marshal did not
think the theory worth thought
Ii De Winton was not in the house from
4 o'clock saturday afternoon till he came
home al 30 o'clock Sunday morning,
somebody else was. The old man Haire
saw light in the kitchen about o'clock
Saturday night. He was at work on some
wood In the rear of his shed and could not
help seeing the light when lie looked in
that direction. And when the firemen
reached the house there was no light in
the kitchen, but there were lamps burning
in the back parlor and in De Winton's bed
room.
De Winton said he was insured for $4,000
on the building and $1,000 on furniture.
The house may be worth $4,000, but it is
certainly insured to its full value. and there
The morning call., 1894-10-15

station. In fact. this water proposition
has passed beyond the experimental stage
and now is an established certainty.
But Steward Brock of the Marine Hos
pita is not happy over the invasion of his
territory. While conversing on the SUBJ
ject Yesterday he said:
"There may be water enough for all OF
us, but [ am afraid there is not The Pre-
sidio requires vast quantity of water
daily. and i fear that their powerful
Jumps will not only draw the pressure
and supply from our spring. but will drain
the lake as well, and thus turn it in to
mere sinkhole But, of course, even IL
such should be the result, we will have to
stand it. The War Department is more
powerful than we, and / wouldn't be sur
prised if the hospital should be crowded
out of here altogether and moved over to
Angel Island some day. We have been
stopped from farming and gardening on
our own land. and there is no telling n hat
will happen next"
DR.. John Godfrey, surgeon In charge,
has opposed the new water plant right
along, and does not like it at all; but it is
there just the same. and will soon be in
full operation to the great delight of the
Presidio warriors.
The morning call., 1894-10-15

does not seem to be $1,000 worth of furni-
ture in the house according to the Fire
Marshaps idea of values.
He explained the Absence OF the carpets
by saving that he had sent them to car
pet-cleaning establishment to be cleaned
before his wife returned from Monterey.
He went tn Monterey by the 1880 train
yesterday morning.
II did not consider myself justified in
arresting him." said the Fire Marshal yes
terday, "as L have as yet no evidence TO
show that he set fire to the place. Some
body has been guilty Of arson. and mean
TO find out who il is. In all my experience
l have never seen such an elaborate and
carefully designed plan for destroying a
building. and Engine Company 13deserves
great credit for answering the still alarm
so promptly, thereby leaving evidence of
the crime so plain TO anybody.
The Fire. Marshal has procured the as
sistance of Detective Handley, and TO-
gether thcv will endeav0r 10 TX the blame
upon the gully partv.