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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
THE FIRST TRAIN OUT
Over the Leavenworth and Southwestei
INavos Today.

Over the LeaVen WoFNfA aLElu "
Leaves Today.
The first train over the Southwestern
went out on time this morning at 7:5c.
VIM. Holloway handled the throttle, Nn.
Anderson fired" the engine, w. +. VII
kins was the brakeman and the train WIS
under the direction of Conductor N. 1.
Newton. The train consisted of M. A. q
B. engine No. 1, box car, com bination
car and an NJ. A & b. coach. There were
seventeen passengers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
MORGAN RENoMINATED.

The Fifteenth Missouri Congressman
Named Without Opposition.
CARTHAGE, No, May 23.-The Dem
Ocratic congressional convention of
the kiftee nth district yesterday NOM
mated Hon. c. H. Morgan a candidate
for congress by acclamation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
GIndsfone III Again.

LONDON. May 23.-The physician in at
tendance up Mr.. Gladstone reports that
the latter has had return Of the cold
from which he suffered recently. DR..
NettIeship will not attempt the opera
ton upon Mr.. Gladstone's eye until DIR.
Bond has declared his patient to be in
good health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
B. OIL. q. ELECTS OFFICERS
Place of Holding the Next Meeting Lies
Bstwesn Fifteen Cities.

ST. PAUL, May 23.-The engineers to-
day took up the election of officers, there
being several vacancies. a. B. Young
son, of Meadville. Pa, was reelected as
sistant grand chief. receiving 800 votes
out of 452.
A list of fifteen cities was selected
from which to choose the next place of
meeting, and the choice will lie between
Columbus, Ohio, Ottawa, Ont, and Salt
Lake City, these three being given the
preference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
Moore Funston Case Postponed.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-No quorum
was present at the NEE ting of the
house elections committee yesterday
and the consideration of the Moore
Funston contest case was postponed
until next Tuesday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
TO MEET NEXT SATURDAY
The Republican County Central Commit
TO Name "a Day.

A call has been issued for meeting
of the Republican county central com
mittee, to be held at the court house
next Saturday afternoon, May 26, at
o'clock.
1t is expected that the committee will
at this time issue the call for the nomin-
ating election to choose the candidates
for county officers to be voted for at the
fall election.
Since the big row in the county con-
vention last Saturday there has devel-
oped an almost overwhelming sentiment
in favor of the Crawford county system
of primaries to nominate the county
ticket and the committee will probably
take some action along that line.
1t is also proposed to have IL modified
system of the Australian ballot to govern
the election. 1t is not thought necessary
to have more than one or two booths
in each voting precinct, but by having
the booths, a secret ballot will be had
and the election will be more satisfactory
to the party.
The expense. divided among the large
number of candidates, will be very lignt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
AT OSWEGO.
A FOresOne Conclusion That 8. s. Kirk
patrick WIN Be Nominated.

patrick VIII Be Nominated.
OswEGo, Kans., May 23.-Delegate
are arriving in the city on every train to
attend the Third district Republican
congressional convention which will
convene in the opera house at o'clock
this afternoon.
1t seems to be a foregone conclusion
among the delegates that 8. S. Kirk
patrick of Fredonia will be the nominee.
Ms. Kirkpatrick wanted the nomina-
tion two years ago, but was de-
feated in the convention through a
deal which had been made between
Lyman q. Humphrey and Bishop
w. Perkins, whereby Humphrey ap-
pointed Perkins United States senator to
succeed the late Senator Plumb, and
Perkins in turn delivered his forces to
Humphrey.
Humphrey got the nomination, but
was defeated by JEFF Hudson, and now
kirkpatrick will try to defeat Hudson
A. r. Wilson of Cherryvale, has aspira-
tions to be N congress, and he will re-
ceive the complimentary vote of the
Montgomery county delegation on the
first ballot.
There will be 1877 votes in the conven-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23
The Presidential Party.

NORFOLK, Va, May 23.-The presiden-
tiaI party arrived from North Carolina
today. and left for Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-23

ternal revenue, 1 may say that person
ally, am in full accord with
the sentiment which has been so
ably and so eloquently expressed by
the senators from New York and New
Jersey regarding the income tax. Like
them, l consider that it served its pur-
pose as war tax and has no hitting
place in our system in a time OF peace
/ could not vote conscientiously or con-
sistently with my judgment and o2nvic-
tions to make this method of taxation
part of our settled policy,
but much as / deplore the faGtening
of an income tax in any form upon our
tariff bill. cannot ignore the fact that
large majority of my Democratic collea-
CUES should differ from myself in this
matter and are confident of the sound
ness of their position, that they are will
ing to subject it to the test of IA few years,
thus enabling the people to see its actual
workings and to pass upon it directly"
ONE MAN HALF SHAVED
Rushed In to Vote ON Senator TeIIcr's
Motion to Table
WASHINGTON, May 23.-When Mr. Tel
Ter arose in the senate today to move that
the tariff bill be laid on the table Repub-
licans and Democrats alike felt as he
spoke that some move was pending. He
was interested Mr.. Teller said, to learn
from Mr.. German that majority of the
senate would support the compromise
learning that the Democratic
party was standing not the
Chicago platform, but upon Mr.. Cleve-
lands platform. He had known that
the party had abandoned the Chicago
platform as far as silver was concerned
at Mr.. Cleveland's dictation, but he had
learned for the first time today that Mr..
Cleveland's utterance took precedence
over the plank of the .arty platform on
the tariff. Still, even after what Mir.
German had said, he was still in doubt
as to the condition of the other side.
The Maryland senator had not said
that all the Democrats would support the
bill. He had said that a majority of the
senate would support it. How many
Populists were counted on by Mr.. Cor
man to make up majority of the senate!
Were there any backsliders among the
Democrats? These were all interesting
questions and in order to make every
senator show his colors, he would move
to lay the tariff bill on the table.
Mr.. Teller's motion was like a bomb
she'll. 1t created CONSERVATION on both
sides. Bells rang and pages were sent
scurrying through the corridors to drum
up every available senator, in order that
the full strength might be polled.
Mr. Butler (Dem. 5. O., who was in
the barber's chair when messenger
found him, came in with one side Of his
face shaved. The roll call was watched
with intense interest.
Curiosity was particularly mani
PETER would vote All three voted
against the Teller notion; the Demo
cratic line did not show single gap,
and the three avowed Populists, Allen,
Kyle and PETER. voted with them. The
motion was defeated-2S to 3d.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
Lothrop's Opera House.

Visitors to Lothrop's Opera House this
week will see playing of unusual merit.
They will see acting that has been con-
sidered good enough for the leading thea
ters of New York and other big cities for
several years. Miss Maud Granger, who
is the star this week, has been a central
figure upon the American stage, and in
her day her place was with the foremost
OF emotional actresses when emotional
acting held full sway. Her power has not
diminished perceptibly and she is still
graceful, attractive and capable actress.
She has surrounded herself with group of
competent players, with Clarence Holt, an
accomplished actor, as leading man. In
fact, with one or two exceptions, the cast
this week is unfamiliar The play that
Miss Granger presents is entitled "Inher-
ited." The force of the title becomes APP
parent in the first act, when the story re-
veals that Helen Caruthers is the offspring
of woman who became insane, and
that insanity is an inheritance of
the family. Helen braves the warming
not to marry because insanity will be sure
to follow. She weds the man she loves
and then the development of mental dis
order forms the dramatic interest OF the
play. Two large audiences saw the after
noon and evening performances yesterday
and the weeks engagement of Miss Gran
ger will prove satisfactory to habitues and
occasional visitors of this theater.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
AMONG THE FIREMEN.
Gossip Picked Up at the Various Sta
tions i'm the Department.

Harry Carpenter of Hose 4 entertained
his associates of the company and the
auxiliary Thursday evening. The ban
quet consisted of clam chowder, which
would compare favorably with those
served at the Squantum or Pomham
clubs. After the chowder the post
prandial exercises were held, and
James Moon officiated as toastmaster.
There wasn't dry throat present.
"A new gray horse is being tried at the
Mouse of Hook and Ladder No 5.
Religious exercises were held at the
house OF No. IL yesterday by the
w. G. Il. u, under the supervision OF Mrs.
A. j. Winship. NextSunday services will
be held in the parlor of the Protective
Company on Richmond street.
Joseph Mullen is now a member of Hose
Co. No. 1, having been appointed TO fill
the vacancy caused by the discharge Of
Hoseman White.
Assistant Foreman James II, Davis OF
Hook and Ladder No. 8 is still on the sick
list.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27

SPORTING EVENTS.
Society Young Men in Denver Meet
in a Prize Ring
To Settle Claims for Young Lady's
Favor-A Similar Event I'm Toledo
Sporting Notes OF Interest.
Rn The Associated Press. :

OMAHA, March 27.--The spectacle of the
son of the Dean Of Trinity Cathedral end
ing up Holy Week by fighting with
gloves in 16-foot ring for the smiles
of school girl is disturbing
Omaha Easter devotees. Irving Gardner,
son of Dean Gardner, and Harry Colpetzer,
son of a millionaire lumberman, fought
20 rounds, the former being knocked
out. They quarrelled over well
known Omaha beauty and agreed to set
tie it under Queensberry rules. The prin-
cipals, their seconds, timekeeper, and the
professor of physical culture who acted as
referee went to the billiard hall in the
Colpetzer mansion, under guise OF having
o friendly game.
In the billiard room a sixteen foot ring
was marked of, the gloves were put on,
time was called and Gardner and Col
PETER shook hands, The battle was
long and evenly contested. In the
nineteenth round, Colpetzer rushed
Gardner into the corner and swung on his
ear. This dazed the latter, ai0l he was
only saved by the call of time. The twen-
tieth and last round was fierce
one. Gardner was knocked down by an
upper cut on the chin. He failed TO re-
spond when time was called, and was
counted out.
omaha society is greatly shocked over
the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
A CALIFORNIA CRIME.
Prominent Lawyer on Trial
for Numbering a Politician.
A wOMAN'S DAMAGING TESTIMONY.
Nephew Of a Judge Implicated In the
Murder-The Testimony Yesterday Of
Decidedly eliminating Nature.
Who the Parties Are.
BD the Associated Press.

FRESNO, Cal. March c7-Some testi-
pnony was given in the trial Of r.. s.
Heath here yesterday, which created .
profound sensation. Heath is on trial for
the murder of Louis b. McWhirter,
which occurred overa year ago. On the
night OF the murder McWhirter was
aroused from sleep by peculiar noise in
his back yard. He went out to investi-
gate and was shot by an assassin.
McWhirter was prominent lawyer
and politician. Suspicion was immedi-
ately drawn TO McWhirter's political
enemies. Heath belongs to prominent
family, and is the son OF General Heath.
He was tried several months ago, the
Jury djsagreeing
Mrs. Palmers Testimony.
Mrs. Palmer did not appear as wit
ness in the previous trial. The witness
stated that on the morning of the Mo-
Whittier murder she was bringing her
husband into Fresno TO take train. which
'eaves here at 2:80 a. m. She met a short
distance from town a buggy containing
two persons, one of whom was Reed b.
Terry. The other she did not recognize.
just before meeting the buggy. some
blazing rags had been thrown out of 1t,
grass by the roadside was being ignited.
She stopped, alighted and stamped out
the flames She stopped and picked up
the half-consumed rags, ons Of them
proving to be mask and the other a
handkerchief, upon which was the name
of ''R. S. Heath" The handkerchief and
mask she saved and prodnced as evidence.
Her testimony created great excitement
In court, the prisoner being visibly
baffied.
Prominent In Politics.
Reed Terry, whom this evidence impli-
Gates in the murder, is we'll known
throughout the state. He is a prominent
lawyer. and was a leader of the political
faction opposed TO McWhirter.
Terry is a nephew Of Judge Terry, who
was killed by Marshal Nagle as he was
about to assault Justice Field Of the
United States supreme court several years
ago. He ran for congress in the Sixth
district on the Democratic ticket, but was
defeated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
Westminster Theafcr.

Nearly every seat in this place of
amusement was taken at both entertain
ments yesterday TO welcome the we'll
known RentzSantley Novelty and Bur-
lesque Company. The program opened
with a burlesque entitled "Americus, or
the Discovery OF Columbus Up TO Date"
The principal character was Christopher
Columbus, represented by Miss George
Lameroux. During the run OF the bur-
lesque the many novelties were presented,
among them being the Fulton Brothers in a
refined song and dance; Harry lie Clair,
the well known female impersonator;
the O'Brien Sisters in knife throwing and
Juggling; the Fulton Brothers
and Edward Warren in sketch,
"a Hot Chase; Eva Swinburne
and Alice Howard in songs OF the day;
John B. Willis and Madeline Marshall i'm
a comedy sketch; the Sisters Pascal in
skirt dancing; Misses Lameroux,
Swinburne, Collins and Howard in
a character dance and excellent marching
by the young women OF the company.
There Is an abundance OF sweet singing
excellent dancing, pretty scenery and rich
costumes. The same program will be
given every afternoon and evening during
the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
EVENT OF The SEASON.
Stonington Society Folks Enjoyed
the =. =. Il. Assembly Last Night.

lfrom Our Regular CorrespOndentJ
SToNINGToN, March 27.-The third s. s.
T. Assembly was held in Borough Hall
last evening and was the crowning social
event of the season. The hall was taste
fully decorated with flowers aud ever
greens, presenting a beautiful appearance.
The assembly was a grand success i'm
every particular aud much credit Is due 10
the committee who had IL in charge.
Langstaf's Orchestra OF Providence fur
nished the music, and from tin 9 gave an
enjoyable concert. The first half OF the
program was devoted 10 the usual number
OF dances and the second half to
the German, which was led
by Mr.. Henry r. Palmer and
Miss Nellie Wilkinson through some very
pretty and difficult figures. The patron
esses OF the assembly were Mrs. Ira III.
Palmer, Mrs. II. B. Noyes, Mrs. a. >.
Mathews and Mrs. Geo. Mathews.
There were 80 couples on the floor,
among whom were Miss Beckwith OF
Groton, MIR. Pendleton OF New Lon
don and Mr.. Segar from Westerly,
All the elite OF Stonipgton were repre-
sented. Mr.. James Pendleton and family
OF Stonington occupied one of the BOXES,
Judge Stanton another, DIR. Weeks and
Mr.. John wilkins Others.
The toilettes worn we're elaborate and
beautiful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
THE THEATER's ROUND.
Four Interesting Attractions at the
City PIayhouses.
Dixey at the Providence !; " The Stow
away" Keith's; Maud Granger, Lo-
throp's; Rentz-Santlcy, Westminster.

The Providence Opera House was filled
last evening and the welcome to bur-
lesquer Henry Il. Dixey was cordial and
encouraging. Beyond the sprightly look
ing and tuneful chorus, good stage equip
ment and handsome costumes the prime
duty OF entertaining devolved upon Come
dian Dixey. His"Adonis" Is much the same
as IL has been heretofore, and it loses
little OF grace and symmetry since
the time 1t was the foremost
attraction on the American stage. The
particularly new feature that Dixey intro
duced was an amusing imitation
of the world famous musician,
Paderewski, with it's ludicrous end
ing. His other specialties of course
embraced his remarkable imitation of
Henry Irving, his graceful and agile illus
tration OF the several styles OF dancing
made prominent i'm recent years
by Carmencita, Parquerette, Loie Fuller
and the Gaiety girls, his imitation of Ac-
tor Wilson Barrett and his quaint and
characteristic impersonation of a
Bowery barber. All these special
ties were entertaining and amusing, and
they were performed almost as carefully
as when they first came into existence in
the players brain. Mr.. Dixey and his
company, however, should see to. it that
the audience has just as good a time as
the players on the stage. noticeable
thing last evening was the supposedly
private play among the players while
the play was In progress. II entertains
some to see the actors entertain them
selves, but the thing can be easily over
done. In other respects "Adonis" was
presented as II ought TO be. Dixey and
Rice's Big Bnrlesque Company will be
seen all the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
Keith,s Opera House.

In act two occurs the burglarizing of a
real safe by the reformed burglars "Spike"
Hennessey and "Kid" Mccoy. This was
the main idea OF the playwright when
he constructed the melodrama entitled
1.-THE Stowaway." Real water tanks and
saw mill machinery and pile drivers, and
storm tossed, wrecked vessels have been
utilized on the stage, but criminals,
reformed from the error OF their ways,
publicly illustrating the method and
detail OF criminal action was< con-
sidered unique and novel in stage life
For this reason, il no other, " The Stow
away has been successful. It's repre-
sentation in Keith's Opera House last
evening claimed interest and atten-
tion from a large audience. This play
has been seen here before, and, as on its
nrst visit, 1T was given rousing welcome.
Since it was last here, however, il has been
changed somewhat, and the change works
TO the advantage of scenical dis
play. The improvement is par
ticulsry noticeable in the second
and fourth acts, which have been
made more realistic than ever by several
innovations. The drift of "The Stow
away" is the same as ali sensa-
tional melodramas, but red hot
melodrama has been popular from the
boyhood of veteran playgoers. The story
Is thrilling and the escapes are effected by
merely a hair breadth. Charles Garfield
and the other members of the company
having solely to do with the drama
proper had sufficient experience and talent
TO interpret the several characters in
terestingly and Miss Nellie Buckley, an
attractive young woman, is prettily cast
in the role of charity missionary In the
walks of the vicious in London. The
same bill will be presented all the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
CHAMPION MIDDLEwEIGHT.
Dick OBrlen Secures the Title by whip
ping Billy Hennessy.

BosToN, March 2Z-Dick O'Brlen Of
Lewiston, Me-, met Billy Hennessy Of
Clinton, In. in the prettiest boxing con-
test that this city has seen for years, and
defeated the champion of the northwest
In II closely aud hotly contested rounds.
His victory gives him the title Of the
middleweight champion of the country
and t7oo Of the $3.50 purse offered by the
Chsrlesbank Athletic club for the fight.
The combat was desperate from the first
call Of time until Hennessy was carried
into his corner by one of his seconds
The boy from Lewiston had no "cinch, /"
however. and only the ringing Of the bell
at the end Of the third round kept the
fight from being awarded to his opponent.
Both men fought at $50 pounds, and both
showed up in splendid condition, as re-
suit Of faithful training,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
AUBURN NEWS.
Annual Meeting OF the Teachers
Church Meeting Elects Officers.

hnuudl VI
Church Meeting Elects Officers.
The annual meeting Of the teachers OF
the town of Cranston was held at the new
grammar school yesterday. The speakers
Included III. g. TarDell, superintendent of
Providence public schools; Prof. w. II.
Wilson, principal State Normal School;
Thomas B. Stockwell, commissioner OF
public schools, Providence; and Miss
Edith Goodyear, Providence training
school.
The opening exercises consisted of sing
ing by the pupils OF the higher grade in the
Grammar school aud prayer by the Rev.W.
A. Briggs OF Oaklawn. Mr.. Tarbell then
delivered an interesting paper on Ian
guage" followed by an exercise in Ian
guage Work" by class under the direction
OF Miss Edith X. Bowen of the Auburn
school. Prof. w. o. Wilson spoke on "Dis-
cipline,n after which a recess of two hours
was taken during w hich refreshments were
served. In the afternoon Thomas B.
Stockwell spoke on the Teachers Idea Of
His Work." and Miss Edith Goodyear
gave very interesting paper on mature
Study"
Church ofthe Ascension.
The annual meeting of the corporation
of the Church of the Ascension was held
in the church last evening. The meeting
was called to order by Senior Warden
Goodrich. The minutes of the last meet
ing were read and approved. The reports
Of the officers were next in order alter
which Mr.. Rowland and DIR. King were
made a committee TO nominate yestry-
men. The following officers were elected I:
vestry men, Messrs Goodrich, Rowland,
Tanner, Torrey, King, Parsons,
Reeve, Francis, Saunders, Chandler,
Atcherly, and Jennison; treasurer, John
A. Rowland; clerk, MIR. Arthur Reeve;
delegates to diocesan convention,
Messrs. Goodrich, King and Reeve;
alternates, Messrs. Parsons, Chandler.
Francis; delegates to oconvocation, Messrs.
Rowland, Torrey, Reeve; alternates,
organist, Miss Clara w. Hall;
altar committee, Mrs. Goodrich,
Mrs. Torrey, and Miss Black; sick
committee, Mrs. Parsons, Jennison,
Reeve; new president committee, Mrs.
King, Goodrich, knight; music commit
tee, Miss Hull, Mr.. w. +. Torrey and Mr..
Bowen; finance committee, Messrs
Torrey REEVE and Parsons;
decorating committee, Kings Daught
with Cranston in regard to the joining Of
the two under one rector.
A vote of thanks was extended to
Messrs. Rowland and Reeve for their
very efficient services as treasurer and
clerk, also to the Kings Daughters for
their beautiful decorating of the church.
After the regular corporation meeting
the vestry met and elected the following
officers: Senior warden, William Nj.
Goodrich; junior warden, M. w. f.
Torrey; superintendent of Sunday
school, Mr.. Rowland; assistant, Mr..
Reeve; secretary and treasurer, Charles
Hull; Librarian, VIM. Whitehead. The
wardens were made committee to con-
fer with Cranston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-27
FIRE AT WARREN.
Dwelling House and Contents Burned
at Midnight.
Suecidl % 1hc Nctrs.

WARREN, X. i. March 27.-At II 80
last night the dwelling house owned and
occupied by Ralph Goodyear, ON MQtacom
avenue caught FIRE from defective
chimney and was totally destroyed.
The family escaped in their night
eothes and Mrs. Goodyear and
he children suffered severely
from exposure, while Mr.. Goodyear
was quite badly burned. The woods near
the house caught fire several times. The
loss is about 1000; partially covered by
Insurance.