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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

TO RUN MACKEY OUT

ENID, o. r., March 28.-Threats have
been freely made in anonymous letters
against the life Of Judge Mackey. who
was active in settling the differences
between Round Pound and Pond Creek,
and it now develops there was undoubt-
edly d plot to place Judge Mackey be-
yond interference by the same gang that
attempted to mob Whitaker and VIII
lams a few days ago, and compelled
them to sign ahidavits denying the truth
of certain published statements.
James Brennan. the deputy sheriff of
Canadian county. has made affidavits be
fore notary public that Lew 4. Clogs
ton, an attorney of Round Pond, and six
other unknown persons. called on him
and asked his assistance @in running
Judge Mackay ont of the country
Judge Mackey declares he will disbar
Clogston and bring him and his asso-
ciates before the grand jury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
BEHRlNG SEA SEALS.

Minister Asayard treins English to Con-
form t. ihe Decision OF Arbitrators.
WAsHTNGTON. March Ambassador
Bayard has been pressing upon the at
necessity of speedy action on the propo-
siti0n to replace fhe existing modus VII
vendi relative to the seal fisheries by one
on broader lines to conform more closely
to the decision of the arbitrafors.
There IS reason to believe that Sir
Julian Pauncefote, the British ann bassa-
dor here, viii soon receive authority to
cOnsummate such an agreement by
which the small differences between the
two parties to the treaty respecting the
extent of the closed season, VIII be adj
justed on the basis of tile Twenty fourth
parallel
This would make it Impossible for
sealing vessels 10 lawfully take seals
anywhere in the Pacific north Of the
boundary between California and Ore
gon after May II
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KANSAS WHEAT IS GOOD.
The Cold snap Hnsn's injured 1T very
Much.

ST. LOUIS March 2S.-The general
indications Of the reports received here
concerning the winter wheat crop in
kansas, n Nebraska, Missouri and Okla
homas are that the crop viii be very good.
The reports from Oklahoma are special
ly favorable.
The acreage in Kansas and II Nebraska
Is said 70 Zee very large. These reports
come 10 the grain men, and in the main
are considered reliable The indica-
tions at EldOrado. Kansas last night.
are that the peaches are damaged
there, bur other fruit is stil unharmed.
heat has been damaged in the vicin-
ity Of Garden City, Kan, and the early
fruit Ia that part Of the state has all been
killed by the cold weather The weather
Is moderating somewhat now.
AT Cairo, ILL.,, the disastrous effects Of
the cold snap OF the past four days are
now fully apparent Wheat is badly
damaged
At Champaign. I'LL, George wv Nc
Clure, assistant h0rticulturist Of the Uni
verslty of Illinois agricultural expert
mental station, gives it as his opinion
that the cold snap Of the past two days
has done comparatively little damage to
fruit In that section of Illinois AIS for
wheat there is no reason for thinking IL
has been injured he says.
From Ashville. H.. comes the report
that wheat, which had been more prom
ising than in years before, is bighted
and excellent judges doubt If half IA crop
viii be harvested
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
FURRY N WHEAT.
Millions Of Bushels Traded In-The Cold
Snap Makes I'D Go Up

millions 0f Bushels Traded In-The Cold
snap Makes I'D Go Up
CH1cAeo. March IS. The big advance
today disclosed the fact that the local
marker was heavily over5eld. The pro
fessionals on change were short up to
their chins AND when great move
ment to cover set ia. the result was
an instantaneous bulge. For several
days the bears on the door, who
uutnumber the bulls ten to one,
have been belittling the cold weather
and trying t0 deceive themselves in
thinking that zero temperature was just
what the wheat plant needed 20 insure
fun crop.
All the time they we're quietly going
about trying to buy wheat without dis
turolng The market SD ais 70 ill their
outstanding contracts on every soft
spot, they bought la1ishly. When
today's advance began. q scene Of
Wild excitement ensuel Ito the pit, and
the traders fairly fell over each other ia
their anxiety 10 buy. The PIT was soon
filed up with clerks and traders. and the
news Of the excitement. which soon
reached the street, rapidly hlIed the
visitors gallery with spectators.
Fortunately a point was reached at
which some of the bulls " ao had been
carrying wheat through q painful
sweat were willing to let the
desperate bears have little. In this
way the pressure was relieved and con
gestiOn gave way to action. Business
was resumed. Offerings increased and
the market relaxed
Millions of bushels were traded in
within the period Of few minutes with
the May price huctuating between 61
and 81 1sc. Before long the price got
below ole and 10 half an hour was back
TO 6Os8c. Fresh buying begun
and the price again Jumped to
Ike h5- rsH
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BY the Notice Taken Of 3 inn by Corbets
says 'Parsoll" Davies.
CHICAGO March 28-"Isarson7 Davies
has issued q long reply to the Official
statement issued from Cincinnati by
James j. Corbett
The letters denies that jackson. as
claimed by Corbetf. should feel hattered
by the notice taken Of Aim by Corbetf
and declares all the c0lored man wishes.
is TO have the fight come of in this count
ry If possible. but IN any place where
fair show viii be given him. Davies also
asks Corbett TO name time when he
can meet jackson IA a glove contesr.
The name of II. W. Laubach was omit
ted in yesterdays report of the annual
meeting Of the First Presb byterian church.
He was reelected as clerk offhe church.
w. RI Maxwell o1 BOA Branner wishes
it stated that he is not the Maxwell who
was concerned IN stealing a asetof harness
last week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
SLOT GAMBLING MACHINES.
me F'ight Made 81 Them il Omaha "
the Police

OMAHA, Neb, March 2s-Acting upon
the opinion furnished by the county at
torney. Chief of Police Seavy has given
instructions to the police to notify the
pr0prietors of all pool rooms and the
owners and operators of nickel in the
slot machines OF the chance variety, to
shut up shop within five days from date
Of notification
It is claimed by the pool room proprie-
tors that there is no state law Or city or
and that the proprietors. prior to open
ing, secured an opinion from the attor-
ney general of the state to the effect that
book making was not violation of the
state law Thomas Carroll the lottery
man, was arrested last night in pursu-
ance of this crusade.
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GOES no GUATEMALA.

C. b. Maxwen Head Of Fruit and
Coffee Company
c. B. Maxwell. formerly freight agent
of the Union Pacific. and we'll known in
Topeka. viii sail this week from New
Orleans for Livingston, Guatemala
Alr. Maxwell is president and one Of
the managers of the Pan American Cof-
fee and Fruit company, which has its
Headquarters at junction City. and he is
going to Guatemala at this time to make
the final payment on 1000 acres Of land
on which the com Dany viii cultivate ba-
mana. coffee. cocoa, cocoauut. rubber tree
and pineapple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
IT'S COMING AGAIN
The Blizzard to Play a Return
Engagement.
Chicago SnOWb0und Today With
More Snow Falling.
COLD WAVE OUT WEST.
Reported to Be Moving East
ward Rapidly.
SnOWstOrms in Indiana and
Frost at Ft. Scott.

INDIANAFoLIs. Ind. March 2s.-A min
iature blizzard struck this city last night
and from present indications spring
weather is far away Early this morn
ing hne snow began falling and con-
tinued throughout the greater part of the
day.
III is accompanied by a high wind Of
the whirl variety and outdoor life is well
nigh intolerable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
LIE GOT A PAss.


The citizens of Quarry, Marion county,
have forwarded TO the State Board Of
Railroad commissioners a petition asking
that the Rock Island be compelled 10
build a depot and maintain a station and
telegraph Office at that place.
Accompanying the petition was a let
ter written by w. k. McFarlin, superin-
tendent of building Of the Rock Island,
in which he sent an annual pass to one
of the citizens of Quarry who was insist
ING that the depot be built. and In which
Mr. AIcFarlin said the company would
build the depot as soon as they could
conveniently do SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

A EEperf Passinr on tie aenninenasl u


WAsHrveroE. March 28-No sooner
had the circuit court met for the Pollard
Breckinridge case today than Judge
Wilson of the PLAINTIFF counsel request
ed that the disputed letter. now in Che
hands Of the BreckinrIdge forces ba
placed in the custody oi the clerk gf tha
court He also requested that "Col -.
d. hay the expert on hand writing le
recalled for further examination.
3ir Wilson asked him some question:
about this method of judging hanaWrit-
ing, Whereat A1r. Hay gave "a dieserHa-
tion upou specific characteristics as ha
called them, Illuminating his remarks by
Illustrations drawn odhand on the black
board.
Being asked upon what characteristic
the expert laid greatest stress, AIr. Hay
replied. with an Impressive geuufaKiun
the stout ensemble" The speclalorl
snickered, Judge Bradley smiled. some
Of the jurors looked puzzled. as though
they suspected there was imurourIerV
lurking in the words, and Mr.. Wilson ra-
quested that the expression be rendered
into English.
Asked IF he had testified that Findiey
did not write the Springer letter whea it
had been proved THAT bic did. AIr Hay
replied that his belief remained uu-
changed that Fidley was not the writer.
"Did you not testify IN this court re-
Gently that VIII was forgery when it
was proven geunuinef SIR wilson
asked.
AIr Hay denied chat thia waa fact
and Mr Butterw0rth insisted that tle
case referred to should be named.
Mr. Hay, who is au expert peuman
himself, asserted that he could initiate
amy Individual letters in the disputed
document. but would not BE able to COM
blne them into plausible Imitation Of
she handwriting. He did not remember
case involving the genuineness Of some
had picked out the original vouchers
as forgeries He had never known 3
case in which experts had differed SO
widely as over the Findley letter and iu-
cideufally remarked that congress had
never paid him for the twenty nre days
Of hard work upon the case.
Mr.. Butterworfh added that tho gov
eminent never paid anything 10 could
avoid paying, except it's bonds. am obser-
vation which would have pleased eau.
Coxey of the CommonweaA
After giving an explanation ga taa
methods of tracing. the expert aveHred
none Of them could nave been employed
in making the letter before him.
When Mr. Hay was finally dismissed
the whole field of expert evidence had
been threshed over to wearineas.
he was followed by Col. Breckiuridee's
stenographer and clerk, young blonde
mustached man named Worthiugta8.
who, until recently, had been employed
in the Office 9f Breckenridge & Shelby
ln Lexington. Being requested tg CELL
what bic knew 0f the questioned letter.
he explained that last September Mr
Shelby had received request from Coli
Bfeckinridge, then in Washington. fo
make a search for letters from Miss Pol
lard % him.
The search had extended over three 81
four days and finally this letter was
found on top Of am old unused desk.
where lot ot corresp pondence, part q %
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
70 rahE DRoR

Signal Officer Jennings said this after
noon that the mercury viii fall 20 de-
grees before morning, which viii bring
it down to 16 degrees above zero. What
ever vegetation has survived the past
cold spell viii scarcely be able to survive
this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

AUGUSTA. Ca, March 2S.-Ihe Chroui-
Gle publishes this morning a statement
showing that the Augusta cotton mills
orders on hand t0 run them for six
months. even if no more orders are
booked. One mill has just received or
ders from northern firm amounting to
about quarter Of q million dollars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
BIG STRIKE BEGUN.
Two Thousand Men at Chicago Crane Fac
tories Quit Work.

CHICAGO, March According to
notice the strike at the crane factories
began today and 1000 men who did not
return 10 work are no longer in the en-
ploy of the company
Tt is said that the gas filters, plumbers
and steam filters viii refuse % handle
amy piping turned out by the crane com
pany while its employees are on a strike.
This matter viii be brought before the
building trades council at its next meet
inc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

OMAHA. March 2s@A special t0 the
Bee from North Platte. Neb.. says. The
town of Sutherland, sixteen miles west
Of here, was totally destroyed by ire last
night 4 high wind was raging at the
time, and the efforts t0 stop the IRE were
IF no avail A complete report Of the
losses cannot BE obtained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

Dispatches From 8EarshalItosgn aud Du-
buqme ZEN OF a Eliazard-

buque Tell Of a Blizzard
MARsHALLTowN, la, March 2s-The
snow storm of last night today developed
into typical blizzard. high north wind
drifting the snow badly and the weather
growing colder
DUBUQUE Ia., March 2S The snow
storm that set ID at midnight continued
today delaying trains and seriously In
terfering with street traffic. The weather
began getting colder this afternoon. with
a tendency towards a blizzard
OTrU AIW A. Iowa. March S5.-lt is snow
ing furiously. Two inches have now
fallen and 1t is getting colder Small
fruits are killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

Explorer Cameron Was Thrown From
His Horse and kIIIed.

LONDON, March 28.- The coroner's
jury which has been investigating the
circumstances attending the death on
Monday last near Solbury near Bedford
shire. of Commander Nerney Lovett
Cameron. the distinguished African ex-
plorer found today that the commander
sprained his wrist and that he was un.
able to control his horse when the an
imal b0lted.
The immediate cause Of death was
conclusion of the brain by falling on his
head shortly after the horse ran away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

New York, March 23.- The marriage
Of Miss Annie Seabury Brewster. to
Count Henri de Frankenstein is notable
not only from the fact that il brings
foreign title to another American girl,
but that it ends a woofng most enthusi-
astic on the part Of the bridegroom
Miss Brewster is the daughter of VIM.
Cullen Bre ewster. president of the Plaza
bank and a millionaire. The brides
uncle, who died q few years ago, left her
Sl,O000 GOO which has since been greatly
increased by good Investment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
WEArHEH A sr- PAUL
Bright and Cold WIN snow Four Inches
Deeu

ST. Paul, Mimi. March - Today is
clear and bright, but the snow is three OF
four inches deep in The city. Heavy
drifting is reported in some places and it
was hoped the snow would melt away
rapidly, but that hope has been blasted.
The weather bureau announced at
noon that cold wave is headed this
way It is due by O'Clock tomorrow
and the fan VIII be 20 degrees. which
viii bring the temperature to about zero.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
COLD COMING FROM THE WEST
Reports Along the Burlington Indicate
Another Freeze Up.

AnoIHer EraHla %
ST.. JOSEPH. No. March 28=Another
cold wave struck this city this morning
and the mercury was several degrees be-
low the freezing point at noon, being 8s
above. a high wind is blowing and signs
and outbuidinga have been blown down.
The weather reports at the general
Offices Of the Burlington show thar the
cold wave is general and reports from
the western divisions say another severe
cold snap may BE expected tonight.
Fruit growers are very uneasy and it IS
now feared apples as well as cherries and
plums have been injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
SHOT A LETTER CARRIER.


Business streets.
CHICAGO, March 2s-Guy Olmstead
shot and killed Letter Carrier Clifford at
Madison and Clark streets this after
noon.
Hundreds Of people who were passing
the corners witnessed the shooting and
threatened Olmstead with lynching but
be Yves soon locked UP by the police. a
scandal is said to be back of the shoot
7rft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
Denver Didn'f care for Opera.

nant- Clary. who organized a company ia
N lew ork city for the purpose Of play-
ing grand opera ia western states. has
abandoned Denver and gone 10 Omaha.
for the reason that capitalists here would
not put up a guarantee fund Of $4,000 TO
have the companE come 70 lhIs city.
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torium he would meet those interested
in his work, taking a train afterwards
for Lima.
ME. Coxey it was said came to Chi
cagC mainly to look after ali interest he
had 10 q consignment oi horses offered
for sale At the stock yards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

Afler He Settles His Horse Trade He WIN
Leave For Lima, o.
CHIcAeo, March 28-GeneraI Jacob
loEeY, 1f the cmmDnweal- reached Chi-
cago today and spent considerable time
at the stock yards. It IS said he would
come g the city later and at the AUDI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
IN. SCOTT FEELs m.
The Cold Wave Has Ruined she Fruit in
That NeIsnborhood.

I-IlI y 9 . -07IIoou-
ST. Louis, March 2s.-A special TO the
Post Dispatch from Fort Scott, Kans..
says. Al blizzard from the northwest
reached this section Of Kansas this
morning. the thermometer dropping to
80 degrees above zero Such fruits as
were left by thesrecent cold wave are ez-
pected to be killed by this one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

Advising gaiust Investfgatfon Or I3er-
Hner-Telep ephone Patents.
WAsHINGTON. March 2S Attorney
General Dlnev has sent ID letter to Rep
committee on patents, advising against
the recent suggestion that the commits
sioner of patents Investigate the Ber-
Iiner-TeIe phone patents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

RocKFoRD. Ills. March 2S Six inches
Of snow fell here last night and 4 regu-
lar blizzard ragged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28

HONEsDALE, Pa. March 25-Charlie
Young, an 11-year-old boy, whose par
ents live ID Carbonate, was brought to
this city and lodged ia jail upon the
charge Of train wrecking II IS alleged
that he and a youthful companion named
Arthur Taylor threw switch at Plane
Elevan and deraled a train of Delaware
s. Hudson colliers. s passenger train
following the coal train narrowly escaped
disaster from the same cause. The boys
said they only did II for fun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-28
ON FROZEN ROADS
Coxey Is TatterdemaliOn Brigade
Leaves Alliance.
The Army OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Two Hundred.
LIKE ARMY SCENES.
The Site of the Camp Ground
F This Morning.
Hot Lunch Promised at the Next
stopping Place.


'-9
intention oI tte leaders OF the Common
W cal army TO break camp about 8 o'clock
TODAY. but the start was DELAYED until
r,a..ri,- d s,l,t- -g,l -,ss--. ..-r, .,,;fl ~,
t--
"'--1N Y 1'7'41s
.illl-e7h lal-e= ne Itinerary plans were
10 arrive mere aI : = CLOCK, Dut the rOads
are very Ioug alteI the tnaWs ol yestef-
@@J aA4 li.e severe Afee1e ol ldsL hlgnt
~AleA "lAA pfo1Ap1y cause some delay in
tA e LnAF1h
eeAAils -Attf5 come ihto lHe camp mere
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lAs 4ahA AiAeA lAe arr FQrk ana bacon
14lFl DPS sA4iHa over lhe Aot en- 9efs ana
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CHICAGO, March 2s.- Prendergast, the
assassin or Mayor Harrison was kept in
dungeon today because Of bis violent
exhibitions of temper and refusal % eat
his meals
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DE BOIssIERE HOME.
Judge Hazen WIN Give His Decision IN
This Case Monday.

The arguments in the De Boislere
Orphans home case were concluded be-
fore Judge Hazen this afternoon.
Next Monday morning Judge Hazen
viii give his decision which VIII
decide whether the grand lodge Of
odd Fellows have the power To levy al
tax for the support Of this home. If the
case is decided against the Home the In
Junction asked for viii be allowed.
Abendblatt., 1894-12-07
Gin Subcomtte foil unterfuden.

9os ftaOtratblt4e Gomtte fir poli8eionz
g%elegenbeitsn bielt beute 8ormittag cine
tur3e 9ibung ab, in tpel9er es bei6lpb,
Elm @tebenerz Gomtte, Deficient aus ben
Nlbermen SEER, O'g}etG, 6amerGinq, 9let=
nede, Stanpoob, @leptda uno M}a6oneo
gu rnennen pel9es in 8emGB6eit nit Der
oom @tootrot6 in fetner lebten @tBung
amenoirten Noblef@en Orbtnan5 Die qez
gen Die Bolt3et er6obenen Nntlagen Ser
PFli6toerna9ldiigun unb geptFer lte6erz
grtffe am Wabltdge unterfu6en unb baB
Das poli3eicomite 3uriid6eribten ToQ,
Serner bei4lOB bas Gomite, ben Boliz
3eidef auf5uforoern, in Der nd9Iten 6tabtz
rat6S1i5ung etnen auSfibrli9en 8eridt
>iber Die angebli4 ungere4tferttgte 8er6afz
tung bon Charles Wilburne unb SSSames
Mansfielb gu ertatten,