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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
Witnesses for the Defense Are
Now On the Stand
In the Hearne-StillweH Murder
Trial at Missouri.
NINETEEN EXAMINED.
Trying to Show That Hearne
was Not at the Home
Of Stillwell at the Time the
Murder was Committed.

BOWLING GREEN, Mo-, Dec. 19--In
the Hearne-Stillwe1l murder trial the
day was taken up in introducing tes-
timony for the defense. Nineteen
witnesses were examined and two dep
ositions read. 1t now seems probable
that the defense will have all their
evidence in by tonight. Evidence in
rebuttal will come Friday morning,
followed by arguments of attorneys
Possibly the case will get to the jury
Saturday afternoon.
The defense put a number OF wit
nesses on the stand to show the doc
tors good character and to prove an
alibi. In his opening statement for
the defense, Senator Ball said be
would show that it was 12:45 o'clock
when DR.. Hearne came to the door to
let in his daughter, Virginia, who had
been accompanied home from the
party by Lyman Munger on the night
of the murder Both Miss Hearne
and Lyman Munger stated that it was
not later than 1890. Two physicians
were put on the stand as experts to
testify as to the cause of the death of
Mr.. Stillwell. One was badly con-
fused by the prosecution, while from
the other no very important testimony
was elected. Numerous other wit
neSSes also testified.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 19.-Several
days ago letter was written by the
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce to
the Republican national committee
asking why the demand of business
men from all sections of the country
for shorter political campaign had
not been given recognition. Yester-
day reply from Thomas II. Carter,
chairman of the executive committee,
was received. He said the matter had
been brought before the committee,
but an amendment to shorten the
campaign was voted down.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
PREPARArIoNs FOE War
The Senate Proceedings Pervaded With
a Sentiment of Belligerency.

a Sentiment of BeIIigerency.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The Senate
shared the general sentiment of bel
ligerency prevalent, and from the out
set of the session the measures
proposed breathed spirit of patriot
ism and of preparation for any emer-
gency that might arise concerning
Venezuela The first bill introduced
was that of Mr.. Chandler of New
Hampshire, providing an appropria-
ton of 500, 600, 900 for a heavy in
crease in the national armament.
This was quickly followed by
propositions authorizing the secretary
of war to purchase a late device of
heavy battery and for a report on the
feasibility of equipping for service the
old ship, Constitution. Mr.. Hill of
New York added to the suggestions of
defense, by asking immediate consid-
era ton for bill making ex-Confeder-
ties eligible for service in the army
and navy. Aside from these steps, in
augurating legislation, the day was
passed without decisive action on the
Venezuelan question.
The first investigation of the session
was started by the passage of Mr..
Calls long pending resolution for n
inquiry into alleged corporate in
fluences operating in the election of
United States Senators and Represen-
tatives. AS a further expression on
the su bject of British encroachments,
the Senate agreed to a resolution in
PRODUCED by Mr. Davis, calling on the
President for information as to British
or Canadian occupation, military or
civil, of any part of the United States
Territory of Alaska.
ThrOuphOut the dav the Seuata cra1-
leries were crowded beyond their
capacity, showing the keen public in
terest in anticipated developments on
the British Venezuela question.
Though less than a dozen Senators
were present when the session opened,
the Venezuela issue at once came into
prominence, but Indirectly, as in the
House, the Senate business taking the
form of measures for national defense.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

free to reject his decision. In this
case neither party made the President
a mediator and he announces his in
tention to enforce decision. He is,
therefore, not mediator, but the
dictator. Compulsory mediation in
this case is as much out of place as
would have been similar proposition
in our Northwest and Northeast
boundary disputes.
Boston, Dec. ID. h. Beale, Jr.,
professor of international law at Har-
ward, says it is erroneous to believe
the Presidents assertions in the Ven
ezuelan question ar justified by inter
national law. T are merely an
affirmation of a n onal policy, but
one which has proved by usage to be
a sound and desirable one. As to the
enforcement of the doctrir by this
government ''by every means in its
power" Professor Beale says: "Force
is the only tribunal which can pass on
the question, it being admitted that
no principle of international law is
involved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The Louisiana Democratic State
convention is in session at Shreveport.
A full State ticket will be nominated.
The cider and vinegar makers of
Illinoi Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Ne
braska Wisconsin, Indiana and Mich
igan are IL annual convention in
Chicago.
Georgia Populists met in State con-
vention and snubbed General Coxey
by voting against inviting him to adj
dress them. The convention was
largely attended.
The board of directors of the St.
LOUIS Merchants exchange has
adopted resolutions asking Congress
to reduce letter postage from two
cents to one cent, and to increase the
rate on mail now carried at one cent
per pound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
CAPTAIN BAssETT DEAD.

End of the Long Illness of the Veneer
able Senate Doorkeeper.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Captain Isaac
Bassett, the venerable assistant door
keeper of the Senate. died yesterday
afternoon after long illness.
Mr.. Bassett was born in the month
of August, 1918, in the District of
Columbia. His father came from
Connecticut and held an Office similar
to that occupied by the patriarch who
has just died. While assisting his
father about the old Senate chamber,
now used as the Supreme court
room, Captain Bassett attracted
Webster of Massachusetts,, who
became very much attached to the
lad, and it was through his influence
that Mr.. Bassett was made one of the
Senate pages, the body up to that
time having been able to get along
with one page. He begun thus in the
service of the government at the age
of ID, and on the 4th day of this month
had been connected with the Senate
continuously for sixty-four years.
When he outgrew his youth he was
transferred from the office of page to
that of messenger, and on July 6, 1861,
during the stormy days of the war, he
was made the assistant doorkeeper of
the Senate.
Since the day of his appointment,
sixty-four years ago, Mr.. Bassett has
never missed the opening of a session
of the Senate until this winter, when
the first session of the Fifty-fourth
Congress began. He had full charge
of the chamber and was conversant
with all the routine
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
LATIN AMERICA UNITED.
Uncle Sam Can Count on Support in War
With England.

Uncle Sam Can Count on Support in War
With England.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 19.-The English
speaking colony here is excited over
the talk of war between the United
States and England, and the general
opinion is that war would be a calami-
ty to the Anglc-Saxon race. Ameri-
can politicians consider that We
lands emphatic Endorsement the
Monroe doctrine gives the principle a
fixed place in international law and
will unite all Latin America with the
United States in case of European ag-
erosion in this hemisphere.
The movement begun in Salvador
favoring the union of all Latin Amer
lea in a league which shall wage
tariff war against any European ma
ton manifesting hostilities to any
American nation, is well received.
The Monroe doctrine is enthusiastical-
ly approved in Central America.
LIMA, Peru, Dec President
Cleveland's message on the British
Guiana Venezuelan boundary dispute
has been the subject of converse ton
among all those interested in political
affairs. and is regarded as a most dip
1omatic document. The Monroe doc
trine is a su bject of vital interest and
Importance to every South American
republic, and the clear definition of it
and the announcement of lines adher-
ing to it by the United States gov
eminent is welcomed by all classes of
intelligent people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
Law POINTS INVOLVED.
Authorities at Yale and Harvard Take Is
sue With Mr.. Cleveland.


sue With Mr.. Cleveland.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. I9.-Pro-
fessor Thomas S. Wolsey, who holds
the chair of international law in the
Yale law school, speaking of the Pres
ident's message on the Venezuelan
dispute, said:
1.-The President has been nl-advised.
When he says that the dispute between
Great Britain and Venezuela is dan
gerous to our national safety, he says
that which every body knows to be
ridiculous The President emphasizes
unduly a single phrase of the Monroe
doctrine, without taking into account
the special circumstances which the
Monroe doctrine was intended to meet.
In the whole matter, the Monroe
doctrine should be kept out of sight
as inapplicable, and the question
should be argued on grounds of ma
tional policy. The President finds
his offer of arbitration declined.
He now an~ounces himself as a
mediator. But the mediator known
to international law must be accepted
by both parties, who are also both
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
THE STRIKE STILL ON.
Both Sides In Philadelphia Are Stand
ing Firm.

ing Firm
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 19.-The second
day of the traction strike ended with
every wheel at a standstill. Excite
ment was at a high pitch all day, but
the formidable police arrangement
prevented any serious outbreaks. The
calm was not natural, however, and
violence was expected at any moment.
A few cars were run over a branch
line, guarded at all points by armed
policemen. In many instances they
carried their revolvers drawn. The
mobs were no smaller, but they re-
spected the cleaning steel Some
few attempts to stop cars were made,
but they had no grave results. Trou-
BILE will surely come day If an effort
is made to operate the cars without
this heavy guard. This is the uni
verSal opinion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The annual ban
quet of the Actors Benevolent Fund
at the Hotel Metropolis last night was
the occasion of a notable public dem
onstration of good feeling toward the
United States ambassador, Hon.
Thomas T. Bayard, which shows that
the dramatic profession in England
has the kindliest feeling for America
and Americans, to which it owes so
much, and from which it has so much
to hone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
The Powers Must Act,

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 19.-The en-
bassies of the powers ale still receiv-
ing detailed reports from different
parts of Anatolie, and it appears to be
recognized on all sides here that, in
view of the state of affairs prevailing
in certain parts of Asiatic Turkey, the
powers can not much longer remain
Inactive
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

SIDNEY, Neb., Dec 10.-The third
Nebraska State irrigation convention
was in session yesterday with a full
corps of officers and a large attend
ance. The foreign presentation is
large, nearly every agricultural, hOr-
ticultural and irrigation society or
company in the State being represent
ed, besides large delegations from
almost every county from Omaha to
the Wyoming line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
SUGAR BOUNTY UPHELD.
In Decision at New Orleans COmptrOl-
Ter Bowler Is Reversed.

Ter Bowler Is Reversed.
New ORLEANS, La, Dec. 19.-Two
sugar bounty cases were decided yes
terday by Judge Pardee in the United
States Circuit court. They were test
cases on the constitutlonality of the
sugar bounty act and were fled by
the Realty company and Andrew Fl.
Gay, respectively. The sugar claim
ants were represented by ]. D. Hill.
while the government was represented
by United States District Attorney F.
b. Earhart Judge Pardee's opinion
was very short, but forcibie against
the position assumed by Comptroller
Bowler. His decision is against the
United States. He holds the sugar
bounty act was constitutional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

HAVANA, Dec. 19.-Last evening it
was stated that the insurgent forces
under Gomez and Maceo are in
critical situation in their advance
upon the province of Mantazas and
that they are requesting the other
insurgent leaders to send them as
Sistauce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
Killed His Wife With a Sword.

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-John Carrig, a
Nineteenth ward politician, while
drunk began beating his 4-year-old son
yesterday. Mrs. Carrig interfered
and Carrig knocked her senseless with
a sword which had been hanging on
the wall. She died soon afterward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
THE TWO NAv1Es COMPARED.
English Papers Show That the United
States Is Simply Not In 1t.

States Is Simply Not in 1t.
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Globe, st.
James Gazette and other papers pub
lish comparisons of the British and
United States navies The Globe, for
instance, says: "Of Americas twenty
six ironclads, against Great Britain's
sixty-four, many are useless, and of
torpedo boats, Great Britain has
thirty-three and the United States
one. Continuing, the Globe says of
the torpedo destroyers, Great Britain
has forty-two and the United States
not one. Great Britain is also said to
have ninety-fve torpedo boats against
two American torpedo boats. Besides,
the Globe points out. Great Britain
already has thirteen ships in her
North American squadron, five on the
Southeast coast of America and six on
the Pacific coast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

PARIS, Dec liza Patrie, referring
to the Presidents message, remarks:
1.-The United States will obtain COM
plete satisfaction by the vigorous at
titude. Great Britain is only strong
with the weak. She is prudent with
those who are determined to defend
the dignity of the country. The affair
will be a great lesson to all nations
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-The forma-
ton of national body and the adop-
ton of a constitution occupied the
national anti-saloon convention yes
terday. The body is to be named
THE American Anti-Saloon League"
and the sole object is stated to be the
suppression of the liquor traffic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 Mr.. Grout of
Vermont has introduced a bill for the
appropriation of 500. 900, 600 for the
defense of the seaboard and Canadian
frontier. The bill proposes to raise
the funds by thirty-year two per cent
coin bonds in several denominations
to be sold at the sub-treasuries and
DOstOfficeS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

Ola nice head of hair just through neg
ligence. When your hair begins to fall
out, don't neglect it, but get a bottle of
Begg's Hair Remover, which will stop
its falling out and If turning gray, will
restore its natural color. For sale by all
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

ENID, Ok, Dec, le.-In the district
court yesterday afternoon Frank
Royce, ex-bank cashier, was found
guilty of receiving deposits after he
knew that the bank was insolvent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
Killed While Hauling Logs.

SEDAN, Kan, Dec. 19.-J. j. Adams,
prominent farmer and stockman liv-
ing five miles north of here, while en-
gagged in hauling logs to a sawmill
Tuesday, was. so seriously injured in
the breaking of his wagon that he
died at 10 o'clock Yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec i9.-Within
the last few weeks the officials of sew
eral railroads entering Kansas City
have established a close espionage
over their passenger conductors As
a result two conductors on the Santa
Fe railway and two on the Rock
Island have been summarily dis
charged, and it is said that several
others will soon be removed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
HOLIDAY Rates.
SANTA FE ROUTE,

One and one-third fare for the round
trip to points within 200 miles. Tickets
sold December "a, %, 81 and January l.;
good for return including January 3.
For further Information, see
]. P. RowLEY,
City Ticket Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
Germany on EnrIand's Side.

BERLIN, Dec. IA high govern
mental official said: Europe has
never acquiesced in the Monroe doc
trine. President Cleveland's threat
ened interference in quarrel between
two old nations is not seriously in
terpreted here. Threats will show
England the dangers OF isolation. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

Boston, Dec 19.-Robert Treat
Paine, president of the American
Peace society, sent the following
cable to the Marquis of Salisbury: rs
it possible that Britain prefers war to
arbitration? America wants arbitra-
ton and peace. Two nations, one
peODle y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Judge Scott
of Oklahoma, has been asked to re-
sign. He may not have heard of it
yet, but Attorney General Harmon
has ordered a letter written to that
effect and probably signed it with his
mail last evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
nIIssouri Fire Insurance Law.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. ia decision
adverse to the fire insurance law
passed by the last general assembly of
Missouri was handed down yesterday
by Circuit Judge Russell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker
Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood NJ aker
for all diseases of the blood. A positive
guarantee with every bottle. Call for
and be sure you get Beggs' and take no
othera Sold BIZ all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Dec. ia fatal
disease among horses, which the farm
ers designate as spinal mengitis has
broken out in the northern part of
this county. Several farmers have
already suffered serious loss.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1tsoothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all
paiB, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for diArrhsea Twenty-Five ceRts
a bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
HOLIDAY Excnrs1on.

Dec. oath, 25th, 31st. and Jan. LIST, the
great Rock Island will sell round trip
tickets at one and one third fare for points
within 200 miles, good returning up to
and including Jan. 2 A. NJ. FULLER,
City Pass. Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

M WIDELY known Wisconsin publisher,
"A who resides at Green Bay. writes
= n March 9Th, 1895, as follows:
Five years ago became so nervous that
mental work was burden. IcouId not rest
at night on account Of sleeplessness. Ny
attention was called to DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine, and commenced to use it
with the very best effect Since then 1
have kept bottle in my house and use it
whenever my nerves become unstrung, with
always the same good results. Ny son also
DR.. Miles takes i it for nervousness US s7,
NHFVInH success. / have recon-
mended it to many and
Restores it cures them. All who
TrSA1 suffer from nerve
I1Cd1tussssSS troubles should try it.
1t is free from narcotics. perfectly harm
less, and yet soothes and strengthens. DR..
Miles, through his Nervine is a benefactor
to thousands A. @. LEHMAN.
Editor and proprietor of DER LANDsMAN.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on guarantee
arst bottle will benefit or money refunded.
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Holiday Excursion.

Dec oath, 25th, 31st and Jan. LIST. the
great Rock Island will sell round trip
tickets at one and one-third fare for points
within zoe miles, good returning up to
and including Jan. 2. A. M. FULLER,
City Pass Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
1 Is. HOLIDAYRATEs 1I-s
SANTA FEE ROUTE

SANTA FEE ROUTE
For points within 200 miles. Tickets to
be sold December "a. 20. 81 and January
/; good for return and including Janu-
airy 2. One aud one-third fare for the
round trip. ]. P. RowLEY,
City Ticket Agent
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Marsovah Missionartes SAC.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 19.-Replying
to a Geographic message from United
States Minister Terrell, missionaries
at Marsovan telegraphed yesterday
that they were all safe and guarded
nv trOOnS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry, 112
and ia W. 9Th.
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Seven changes of water is the way we
cleanse all work entrusted to a. Peer
less Steam laundry.
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Not alone do unemployed men and
Nom bers of the association who fear
they may belong to the first class view
this sign with disapproval. but their feel
ings are shared in part, at least, by some
Of the leading clergymen of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19
THE POOR NOT WELCOMED

BY the Chicago Young Mems Chris.
tfan Association.
CHICAGO, Dec 19.-The Chicago
Young Mems Christian association is be-
ing severely criticised for permitting the
following sign to hang just inside the
main entrance of its elegant building on
La Sale street:
$sss ssss%
BEGGARs, PEDDLERs
AND
CANVASSER6
NOT ALLOWED IN THIS
BUILDING
E.w. BLANK & CO., :
Agents.
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wheat Germ Meal,

A Superior breakfast food. Pure, popu-
lar and palatable. Ask your grocer for
il.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-First steps toward
the reduction of street railroad rates of
fare were taken in the city council last
night Alderman Walter Merchant,
thirtieth ward, presented set of resolu-
tions providing for 8 cent fare for all
passengers not provided with seats. The
resolutions were referred to the judi
ciarv committee under the rules.
The resolutions sets forth the fact
that valuable streets have been given
away for street railroad purposes. that
they were given with the I'M
Outstanding that ample accommo-
dations would be furnished the people,
and that such adequate accommodations
are not furnished. 1t is then provided
that all street railroad companies be re-
quired to charge not more than three
cents fare where no seat is furnished, and
in no case to charge more than five cents
when seat is furnished. 1t also pro-
vides that a passenger having paid a
three cent fare for standing room may, if
a seat be subsequently vacated, occupy
the same without paying any additional
fare,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

Hard Coal. Hard Coal Resign Co
Co., Bank of Topeka Building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

The aurora" pure Havana, best 10c
cigar in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-19

ts2 calls up the Peerless.
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Telescopes at Benefits optical store.