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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
JUDGE WILLIAMS HERE.

He is Hearing Equity Cases in the United
States District Court.
United States District Judge Williams
is holding a session of the district court
in Topeka today. Judge Williams has
just completed the hearing of the docket
at Fort Scott and viii hear few eq uity
cases here before he returns to his home
in Arkansas.
Judge " iiliams will attend the recep-
ton given 10 Mr.. Justice Brewer.
The HilImon case was adjourned over
to Wednesday and Judge Thomas is not
holding a session of the United States
circuit court to-day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
READY TO PROBE.
The Senate viii Investigate the Recent
Railroad Assessment.

The Senate Will Investigate the Recent
Railroad Assessment.
The railroad assessment of 1894, bv
which the Populist state board Of asses
sors gave to the Santa Fe railroad u r.
duction of 1890, 900 in its taxes, viii be
investigated by a senatorial investigat-
ing committee.
The committee is composed of three
Populists and two Republicans, which
was announced by Lieutenant Governor
Percy Daniels as follows:
Senator A ". Denniaon of Butler
county, chairman; Senator Edwin Fay
lor of Wyandotte county, Senator H. +.
Lands of Barber county, Senator ~. L.
Wilcoxson of Logan county, and Senator
Charles F. Scott of Allen county.
This committee WAS appointed in COM
pliance with a resolution Of Senator
Taylor of Wyandotte, which passed late
Saturday night. It's passage was secured.
however, after a speech thirty minutes
in length by Senator Taylor, which was i
strong one. Mr.. Taylor read the exposure
of the assessment as printed in the STATE
JOURNAL of week ago, aud demanded
that the assessment be sifted to the bot
tom. He said the investigation was not
only due to the public. but to the &C
cused, 'lf they are innocent" Senator
Taylor ridiculed the board of assessors
for its 'junketing trip" over the state in
a special train of Pullman cars.
ar Dennison wished to amend the
resolution by authorizing the committe
to invent ways and means for a different
mode of making the assessment. The
amendment was not put to a vote. Sen
ators Reed and Shearer wanted to change
the resolution to a concurrent resolution.
in order to have the committee com
posed of five senators and five repre-
sentatives This was also ruled out of
order. and Senator Taylor's original reso-
luton passed by a vote of % ayes to D
NAYS. those voting in the negative being
Senators Cooke. Jumper, Reilly, Baldwin
and Helm. all populists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
GovERNoR LEwELLING,s LAST ACT
He Signs the Pardon of a Man Who Was
Sentenced to Be Hung.

He Signs the Pardon of Man Who Was
Sentenced to Be Hung.
The last official act of l. d. Lewelling
as governor was placing his signature to
the pardon releasing Frank Van Gorder
from the penitentiary.
Van Gorder was sentenced to hang in
Mcpherson county in October, 1887, for
murder in the first degree.
The pen with which Governor Lewell-
ing signed the pardon was given to G.
W. Peters, storekeeper at the penitentia-
ry.
Gov Lewelling also signed the COM
mutation of the sentence of William
Murphy of Bourbon county, who was
sentenced to the penitentiary in Janu
airy, 1891, for fifteen years for robbery, to
five years.
John Withers of Bourbon county. who
was sentenced in 1892 to twelve years in
the penitentiary for murder in the second
degree, received comm utation TO three
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
d. s. SKINNER DEAD.

One of Topeka's Pioneer Merchants VIII
lie Buried Tomorrow.
D. S. Skinner, aged Y, died at his resi-
dence at 700 Madison street Sunday
morning at 1915 of inf1ammatory rheu-
matism, after an illness of nearly two
weeks.
Mr. Skinner was well known Topeka
man, and was in the boot and shoe BUSH
ness here for twenty years.
The funeral will take place from the
NJ E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock He was ii Mason and that order
will take part in his burial His life as
insured for S2,S0J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
MR.. CAMPBELL CHAIRMAN.
He Is Elected to Preside Over the New
Board of County Commissioners.

The old board of county commissioners
adjourned sine die at 1920 a. N. today.
A resolution was adopted as the last work
of the board expressing thanks to Capt.
]. Lee Knight, the retiring member, for
his fairness and courtesy.
T. P Rodgers, the new mem
Der of the board, was then
installed and took his seat. His bond,
signed by a. (. Rodgers and George ".
Veale. had been approved, and was pre-
sented to the board The new board at
once organized by electing the senior
member, J. L. Campbell, chairman.
J. Lee knight, who retired from the
board today, has been a city or county
officer since 1878, having SUCCESSFULLY
held the following offices: Menu Der of
the board of education, city councilman.
county clerk, city assessor and county
commissioner.
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WRAPPED IN THE FLAG.

Gen. Hugh Cameron Picturesque Figure
the Streets.
General Hugh Cameron of Glen Burr.
Douglass county, is here to attend the
inaugural festivities and there is not 8
more picture sque figure in Topeka to-
day than he.
General Cameron. now 20 years old
who is reputed to have the largest growth
of whiskers of any man in the United
States, appeared at the governors Office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
WHY HAVE 1T IN LATIN
The Motto Over the Door of the Court
House.

The Motto Over the Door of the Court
House.
Before the old board of commissioners
adjourned today. it adopted the motto to
be carved over the Van Buren, street en-
trance to the new court house. 1t is
"Justitiae Dedicate" which construed by
the commissioners, means dedicated to
Justice" It will be carved in letters Is
inches long.
Why shouldn't it be in English? We
are not Latin race. We do not speak
Latin and it would be sensible to make
the motto in plain United States: "Dedi-
Gated to Justice"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

Miss May Jurrens died at the resi-
dence of her parents, 81 Monroe street,
yesterday morning. She was 16 years
old Sac had but recently been convert
ed and was one of the most helpful
workers in the church, Sunday school
and church work of Madison street. It
was her intention to unite with the
church yesterday morning with her older
sister aud brother The remains will be
sent to Carbondale.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

officers are holding a reception this aft
ernoon in the senate chamber, which be-
gan at 3 o'clock. to members of the G.
A. R. and the Woman's Relief Corps.
Tonight at 9 o'clock the in
augural ball commences in reps
resentative hall, and as Maj. Tom Ander
son announced, for the small sum of
So so it will be possible to dance till
morn in russell mantle clad walks DER
the 'frosts' OF yon high eastward hill"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

The fire department was called to 40e
Locust street at O'Clock last evening>to
put out fire caused by defective flue
in one-story dwelling occupied by An.
drew Ahlstrowm. The damage to the
building will amount TO about 800.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14


WvANTED-Good stout spring wagon must
w be cheap Cail or address SIS Lawrence St
TCR RENT room house Oh Madison street
Il between 5th and 9Th. H. c. Lindsey. po-
lice station.
!. OR sALE-Bargains in real estate. Scott &
Co.
Wen improved farm in Lyon county. good
mouse, barns. ETC. This can be sold with 3
small payment down and the balance in small
10 exchange for residence in ToTe5a. 100
acres in Greenwood county, 30 acres ia eultlYar
on. All fenced. 6 room house. stone barn, Two
large orchards, all in good condition.
$50 acre farm. well improved, all bottom land.
three-quarter mile OF good town Tor sale on
small payments.
Fine ten room house. modern improvements
barn. ETC. large SHADE trees For sale cheap
We located.
that can be sold en- easy terms.
Can and see US, scott & Co. 6l5 Kansas ave.
NOR SALE-Beautitul home on Harrison St.
Il near Capitol square Is worth $1,000 now
but VIII sell for much less. Address owner, A.
b. journal Office
THoR SALl-Niee room house about six
4 blocks southwest of Capitol ID. ID. jour
nal Office.
NOR EXCHANGE-Nice residence on Harrt
Z son St, for merchandise. C. c. I. Journa
ONCE.
EOR SALE-The cleanest stock of groceries
II in the city, and best stand IN the CITY. In
QuIre of J. Il. Dennis. 706 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

fce-Gov. LeweIIing Goes to Wichita To-
night.
When Governor and Mrs. Morrill,
reached the executive office a few
minutes before o'clock they
were warmly welcomed by
few newspaper men and a delegation
of old soldiers from the n ational home
at LeavenwOrth in charge of Chief Sur
geon DR. D. C. Jones.
As soon as Governor Morrill, laid his
hat on the table Dr. Jones advanced and
presented him with large box of roses
a gift from the soldiers at the home.
The governor united the string and
opened the box, showing the flowers, and
then turned and addressed the old sold
iers, calling them his comrades. He
said he remembered their faces,
having seen them frequently while
he was a manager of the home. He
then shook each of them warmly by the
hand
As the crowd pressed in Gov. and
Mrs Morrill, retired to the Copeland for
few hours rest.
Governor Lewelling slipped away from
Representative hall before the ceremon-
les were over and visited the executive of
fee for the last time 81 minutes before
Gov. Morrill, arrived. Private Secretary
Fred ]. Close waited to receive the new
the office over to him.
Gov. LeweIling expects to go to Wich-
tia tonight.
PROGRAMME OF CAMPFIRE
Open For All the Old Soldiers at Hamilton
Hall Tonight.
The programme of the G.. 4. R camp
fire at Hamilton hall tonight is as fol-
lows:
Campfire called to order by ". P
Campbell, department commander.
Music.
Invocation-Rev A S. Embree.
Music.
Address-Ed. H. Madison, depart
ment commander Sons of Veterans.
Address-Hon. ]. Y. Beekman.
Address-Hon. w. H Mcbride.
Music.
Address-Hon. 4. ]. Felt
Recitation-J. S. Langston. untitled
comrade.)
Address-Judge Lew Hanback,.
Music.
Address-Hon. D. s Elliott
Original poem-Gene Ware, Poet of
Paint Creek.
Address-Governor E \ Morrill,
Adhesion. George T. Anthony.
Masic.
Consolation address.
More music.
The music will be furnished by the
Modocs and the Wyatt sisters Every
body is welcome
BERNARD KELLY.
s------zz~.s-~ w. II. HoRNADAY.
D. C. TILLoTsoN,
Com. on Programme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
IT WILL NOT DO.
Say Teller and Jones of the Ameri-
Product.

Product.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 14-Senator Jones
yesterday submitted an outline of his
bill to Senator Teller. He and other
silver men conferred regarding it, and
decided the coinage of the American
product was not satisfactory.
Today Senators Jones and Teller had a
long conference in the formers commit
tee room. in which an effort was made to
adjust the differences existing between
the friends of silver and to reconcile
them to the administration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
NASHUA BANK ROBBED.
Short $50, 900 and Compelled to Close Its
Doors.

DOVER, n. A.. Jan. 14-Bank Exami-
ner Dorr is here examining the books OF
the Dover National bank. The officials
of the institution refuse to discuss the
question, but it is stated that there has
been defalcation of about 100000 or
$4,000.
A notice was posted on the bank door
today saying that the institution had
suspended and was in the care of the
bank examiner. Isaac r. Abbott is
cashier of the bank. No arrests have
been made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
DEBS CASE WASHINGTON
Writ of Error and Habeas Corpus Asked
For.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14-Mr G. s. OAR
row. attorney for E..V. Debs, ct al, con-
fined in the McHenry county, Illinois,
Jail, appeared before the United States
supreme court today in their behalf. He
presented an application for a writ of
error and supersedeas and also filed a
motion for a writ of habeas corpus.
Assistant Attorney General Whitney
appeared for the nited States and it
was arranged that the petition for a writ
of error should be argued on Wednesday
Of this week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

WASHINGTON. Jan. "A. = Mrs. Hans
brough, wife of Senator Hanshrough, of
North Dakota, died at 80 today at the
Cochran hotel. of acute pneumonia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

New neck bands put on your shirts at
TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
GOVERNOR MoRRILL's NEW CHAIR

It Is One of Handsomely Embossed
Leather-Gov. LeweIling Given His.
While the inaugural ceremonies were
in progress, a handsome chair, upholst-
cred in light-colored embossed leather,
was taken to the executive Office and
placed at the governors desk.
The chair which Gov. Lewelling
bought when he entered the office two
years ago was set aside and will in a few
days, in accordance to an old established
custom, be sent to him at Wichita by his
suecessor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

early this morning carrying an American
flag, a large brazen American eagle
with spread wings perched on a ball, a
Bible and framed copy of the Declare
ton of Independence
A few minutes before the hour for the
inaugural parade. General Cameron APP
peared on the streets wearing a Phrygian
cap such as is seen on pictures of the
Goddess of Liberty. the American flag
wrapped about his body, the Bible on one
arm and the frame containing the copy
of the declaration of independence on
the other.
General Cameron believes in protect
ing his whiskers, and he had them
tucked away inside his coat in a neat
braid, as school girl might wear her
hair.
The Bible he says was given to him by
Henry Ward Beecher, and the copy of
the declaration of independence he says
was once the property of William Henry
Harrison. He says he is patriot and
came to Topeka today to celebrate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
RECEPTIoN AND Ball.

State Officers Are Receiving the G. A. r.
in the senate Chamber.
Governor Morrill, and the other state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

stout spring wagon must
w be cheap Cah or address SIS Lawrence st
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14

YSCR RENT room house Oh Madison street
Il between 5th and 9Th. H. c. Lindsey. po-
lice station.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-01-14
AFTER THE INAUGURATIoN.

Warmly Welcomed at the Executive Of
fce-Gov. LeweIIing Goes to Wichita To-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-26
EXAMINATION FOR CoNsULs.
President Grants Practice May Be
Revived In This Respect.

President Grants Practice May Be
Revived in This Respect.
The attention of the Secretary Of State
has been drawn to. the fact that in the
administration of President Grant rule
was made by the President requiring all
consuls to be examined by a departmental
board prior to appointment, and 1t Is pos
sble that he may revive and even extend
the workings of this rule If the President
consents. AS these officials, according to
the Constitution, must be nominated and
confirmed by the Senate, the selection Of
consul by competitive examination would
not necessarily be tantamount to an ap-
pointment, for the Senate could still ex-
ercise its power of rejection of the nomina-
ton, but when it was once made clear that
by such a rejection it would not be pos
sible to compass the appointment of a con-
sui by personal influence, it Is not be-
lieved that this power would be often eX-
ercised. and that consuls would really be
appointed oh their merits and ability TO
fill each particular office.
There are at present about 400 consular
places and at every change of administra-
ton the pressure brought to bear upon the
President and the Secretary of State to
secure appointments to this service Is over
whelming and the many changes which re-
suit in the personnel invariably throw the
entire service into confusion and suspend
for considerable period of time its bene-
fetal workings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-26
Transferu Of Renl Estate.

Deeds in fee have been filed as follows:
Timothy Cannon ct uxa to Michael Shea,
lot 81, SO. 15s; SIS. Frank W.. Mouiton to
VIM. J. Frizzell, lot 81, sd. 1902; SO
American Security and Trust, Company to
Jno. ]. Barrett, lot 3, blk. 0, Whitney Close;
$40. Dudley T. Hassan' to Lesceles Grandy,
lot 25, So. SO; SO. American Security and
Trust Company to Arthur Jordan, lots to
10, blk. 0, and lots / to 20, blk. 8, West
lexington; $40. Jno. E. Beall to Martha H.
Mahon, part lot 25. blk. 1, Fairview Heights:
$40. Same to Mary D. Newell, part same
lot; $40. Daniel Birtwell ct ux. to Blanche
Carter, lot 12S, Long Meadows; $40. Ann
NJ Coumbe to Oscar H. Coumbe. lot %, So
1855; So Timothy Desmond to Jno. F. Du-
gan. part original lot H. SO. 5s7; 1920
Emma R. Ellis to Jno. Krause, part lots
81 and 81, SO. 107; SO. David b. Gottwals
to Martin L. Welfiey and Jno. c. Weldon,
lots 10 to 16. SO. 1913; $40. Thee. A. T.
Judd ct ux. to Catherine Griffin, part lot
II, So. S61; $40. Geo. w. Myers ct ux. to
Emma T. Benjamin. lot C. So. 257; $500
Watson j. Newton ct ux. to Jno G. Krohr.
lots 80 to "a, So. 1929; $40. Emily A. s.
Riley to Jno S. Rich, lot q and part lot
20. SO. 462; 500. Jno. s. Rich ct Tx. to
Emily A. s. Riley, part lot 10, blk. SO, Co
lumbia Heights; 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-26
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. Judge Cox.
willoughby agt. Mackall; c. c. Tucker
appointed trustee, vice H. E. Davis. Brad
ford agt Matthews; Whitefield Mckinlay
Baldwin; George H. Walker appointed re-
ceiver. Shea agt. Shea; sale finally rati-
fed Jackson agt. Metzerott; H. H. Miller
allowed to intervene. White agt. Metzerott;
miss overruled. Lyon agt Clark; rule on
VIM. Mayse, jr., returnable July Is, grant
ed.
Equity Court No. 2-Judge Hagner.
Wilker agt. Wilker; leave to amend bill
turing Cotpany agt French ct al; decree
amending Nscree of June 5. Patterson agt.
Chapman; Necree disnlissing original and
amended bill>%it costs. Beach agt. Beach;
divorce a win INST granted.
Circuit CourtNNo. Judge Cole
Roach agt. DistrAct of Columbia; judg
ment in certiOrar.
Circuit Court No. Chief Justice Bingham.
Davis ae& Dist1ct of Columbia judg-
ment in certfexarN Dashiell agt. Washing
ton and Georgetown Railroad Company ct
death Of plaintiff suggested and executrix
made plaintiff.
Criminal Court No. Judge McComas.
United States agt. Harry T. Mcdonald
larceny; verdict guilty, sentence Albany
one year and two months. United States
larceny; defendant withdraws plea not
guilty and pleads guilty, sentence Albany
one year and one day: United States agt
Ellis Crawford, assault to kill; defendant
pleads guilty to assault and battery, SEN
tence Albany nine months.
Criminal Court No. 2-Judge Cole
U. S. agt. Robert Taylor; HOUSEKEEPING;
order to restore property. U. S. agt. Edw.
Desmond and Chas. Auffort; housebreaking
and larceny; defendants withdraw plea not
guilty and file demurrer to indictment; de-
murrer overruled and cause set for trial
June q. U.S.agt Chas. Auffort, Jno w. Pat
terson and Vim. Wells; violating section
1151, R. s. U. s.: trial set for July l.
Probate Court-Judge Hagner.
Estate of George Harrington; proof Of
publication. Estate of James Henning;
will partially proved. Estate of Sally S.
Carroll; papers proved to be in handwrit-
ing of testatrix. Estate of Floy Hatcher;
executor bonded and qualified. Estate Of
Lawrence Callan; will filed. Estate Of
Henry Otto; petition for letters of admins
tIation filed. Estate of John F. Cullinane;
issues framed and ordered to be trans
mitted to Circuit Court for trial by jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-26
CAMPED AT WINCHESTER
Troop 4 Being Royalty Entertained b!
Citizens
Dinners and Other Courtcsfes Come in
frofustOn-The Men Are Well
and Hearty.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star,
CAMP c, L. BEATTY

speSiai correspondence OF Inc Evening Star.
CAMP c. L. BEATTY,
WINCHESTER, Va, June %, 1895.
The Presidents Troop arrived in this city
yesterday afternoon at about 1890 o'clock
and, although the ride was exceptionally
dusty, the men stood it well and were in
good trim upon arrival at the fair grounds,
where camp was pitched
The ride from Front ROYAL to Winchester
was through the valley of the Shenandoah,
and the river by that name was crossed
several times On the road In every town
SO far. the troop has been treated royallv.
and the inhabitants apparently turn ont
with the sole object to give the troopers a
good time; many are asked to dine at the
1arm houses and some at the village hotel
ne oflcerS are treated like lords or barons
ana the man who said he would rather be
zeal OF a fellow in a little place than a
niue Ieiiow in a deal of place would GER
talfly md his heart satisfied in a trim
where private of cavalry is treated with
honors great enough to turn a country
squire green with envy.
When camp was reached the tired troop
ers found a lunch ready for them, which
had been prepared by some of the thought
full citizens of Winchester. An address of
welcome was also given by Capt Williams
and Judge Clarke of this city. During the
remainder Of the day the camp was visited
by many carriages laden with Win
chester's fair daughters, who complimented
Capt. Barbour and his men upon the ex-
cellent arrangement of the camp and its
neat appearance
Last night some of troop AS lost men
reached Winchestes to rejoin the troop.
Ihey were First Lieut. Beatty who was
obliged to leave at BattIeview on account
OF business; Lieut.. Breen, Corpl. Thuee.
Private Swartz and Private Lannine. who
mas entirely recovered from his sickness.
IN town last evening the boys had a
jolly time. Some of the troopers who had
been on the trip made by the President
Troop in 1891 met old acquaintance, and
many pleasant chat was held The troou
was also invited to attend the Turner Ash
by Camp of the Confederate Veterans
where many relics of the late war were
Kept. These were especially Interesting to
the older members of the troop and a very
pleasant evening was given the troopers by
the members of the camp. Altogether Capt
Barbour and his men have been more than
Pleased with the reception given them by
the citizens of Winchester. Every man in
the town, down even to the bootbla cks
has endeavored to contribute to the gen
eral comfort of the cavalrymen and give
them a taste of true Virginia HOSPITALITY
Many of the officers dined at the houses of
friends in the city. Lieut.. Rennie was
asked to dinner at the residence of Col
and Mrs. Byrd, and many of the troopers
were taken care of by Lieut.. Breen, who
seemed to make It his special business to
see that they had a good time. Today
Capt. Barbour, First Lieut.. Beatty and
Second Lieut.. Pillsbury took dinner with
Col and Mrs ]. ]. Williams and Capt. and
Mrs. Beverly.