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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
THE DIVORCE SUSTAINED.

Assistant Secretary Reynolds Refuses to
Pension Dead Veterans First Wife.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Susan Mcleod
was married to Daniel Mcleod in
Athens county, Ohio. The husband
served during the war and shortly
after, in 1863, obtained divorce and
married again. He died in 1886. Eleven
years after his death, on petition
of the first wife, the decree of divorce
was set aside by order of the court.
The first wife then claimed d pension
as a soldiers widow. Assistant Sec
rotary Reynolds reaches the cOnclu-
sion that the action of the court in
undertaking to annul the soldiers di-
vorce from the claimant was illegal
and the rejection of the claim on the
ground that the claimant is not the
soldiers legal widow under the law of
Ohio is affirmed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
"STORMYs JORDAN.
The Notorious Iowa Prohibition Law
violator an Evangelist.

The Notorious Iowa Prohibition Law
Violator an Evangelist.
ALBA, Iowa, Aug. 5.-"Stormy"
Jordan of Wapello county, who has
given the authorities more trouble in
Iowa on the prohibition question than
any other half dozen persons. has
joined the Methodist church and has
turned out a full-fedged evangelist.
Before the prohibition law was passed
in Iowa Jordan used to run a
saloon at the ''Q'' depot in
Ottumwa, and had the sign over
his door, ''The road to hell, !"
After the law became operative he
spent fortune in fighting the meas
ure. Times without number he was
arrested and fined for selling liquor
unlawfully, and many times was i'm
prisoned. He was considered the
toughest case in the state, and
stormy Jordan was known far and
near by all the outlawed characters.
He was constantly under police sur
veillance. He appeals now to his old
associates most fervently, and is now
pointing the way to heaven with as
much fervor as he formerly did to
hades. Hundreds flock nightly to
hear him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
QUEEN ILLS FRIENDS.
FilibHsterers Said to be Schem-
ing in Her Behalf.
They Intend to Overthrow the
Dole Republic
DIVIDE THE SPOILS.
Money, Land and Goods Are to
be Divided Up.
DIVIDE THE sPOILs.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 5.-The Cnron-
icle prints a story exposing an alleged
plot to restore Queen Liliuokalani and
loot Honolulu. Rudolph Spreckels,
youngest son of Claus Spreckels, is
said to be backing the scheme. The
Chronicle says:
One of the best conceived and most
dangerous flibustering expeditions
ever fitted out on American soil was
uncovered in San Francisco yesterday.
Its object is, or was, to take the Ha-
waiian republic by force of arms to
restore to the throne ex-Queen LiliuO-
kalani and divide lands, money and
goods worth approximately $27, 900, 600
among some 200 freebooters picked up
by ones and twos in Western America.
The active agent of the cOnspiratOrs
is W. P. Morrow, a native of COnnect1-
cut, aged 81, and, he says, recently a
resident of Grass Valley, Cal He is
still in San Francisco under surveil-
lance, so that the federal authorities
can get him if they care to do so. The
headquarters of the flibustering eX-
petition has been at I'll Bush street, a
dingy, fat-fronted boarding house.
There the agent of the conspiratOrs
has been receiving day and night a
motley crowd of men, who call in re-
Spouse to his cautiously wOrded adver-
tisements published in this city and
elsewhere.
Morrow admitted when he was
forced into a corner and told that the
game was up that he had been engag-
ing men to go into Hawaii and over
turn the republic. He had told before
a reporter how the thing was to be
done and stated plainly who the men
were behind the scenes. Among them
he enumerated one of the exled Ash
fords and declared that Rudolph
Spreckels was the man with the
money who was backing the project.
Spreckels, he said, had already con-
cealed a large number of rifles in the
Island of Mani, so that they would be
ready when the flibusterers reached
the islands.
Hawaiian Consul Wilder, when told
of the plot, said he had expected
trouble of some kind very soon- Nor
row was seen by a detective and close
1y questioned. He admitted that he
was hiring men for a flibustering ex-
petition, and said that he had received
$3.50 a month and expenses for this
work. H claims to have sent num-
Der Of men to the rendezvous at Port
land, but this is not believed. 1t is
thought the intention of the adven-
trrers was to sail from San Francisco
or some near by port in a vessel char
tered for the occasion. The San Fran
cisco police at first thought Morrow
was running a swindling employment
agency, but investigation leads them
to believe that conspiracy of the ma
ture outlined actually exists. In spite
of the exposure Morrow was very cool,
and said the federal authorities had no
terrors for him. He had not COM
mitted any overt act, and they could
do nothing except watch him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
BALLOON COLLAPSED.

Two Aeronauts of jackson, Mich, Re-
ceive Fatal Injuries.
JACKSON, Mich, Aug. 5.-Two aero
nauts were fatally injured in balloon
accident which occurred at Wander
cooks lake, a resort four miles south
of jackson early yesterday morning
At the moment the retaining ropes
were cast off, a gust of wind caught
the canvass and careened it to one
side, and it took fire.
The monster shot into the air some
distance, with both of the Mortified
aeronauts on the trapeze. Then it
collapsed and came crashing down.
Miss Peake is a large woman. and fell
heavily, breaking both legs, besides
suffering internal injuries. Elliott
struck on his shoulders, and is badly
crushed. His injuries are said to be
fatal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
THE wHlrNEY-PAeET MATCH.

Miss Whitney'z Betrothed an Englishman
Who Has Become Wealthy In America
Like many other American heiresses,
Miss Pauline Whitney, the eldest daugh-
ter of ex-Secsetary of the Navy William
@. Whitney, is to marry a young Eng
ishman Of wealth and distinguished
ancestry, but her Englishman, Almerio
II. Paget, has made his money in Amer
lea, is an adopted citizen of the United
States and is a resident of st. Paul. He
is a member of the famous Paget fam
lily and is the youngest son of the late
General Lord Alfred Paget, an officer
in the British army and chief equerry
to the queen. His eldest brother, Arthur
Paget, is a colonel in the Scots Guards
and in 1878 married daughter of the
late Mrs. Paran Stevens, the New York
society leader. Another brother is Cap
tain Alfred Paget of the British navy.
The present head of the family, the
Marquis of Anglesey, is a cousin of AL
meric Il. Paget and in 1880 married
daughter Of J. P. King of Sand Hills,
Ga. The couple did not live happily to-
gether and have separated.
When Almeric II. Paget was 16 years
of age he concluded that his position as
youngest son was not very promising,
and accordingly he came to America to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
TEN BRITISH KILLED.

But No American Missionaries Suffered
at the Riots at Ku Cheng.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The state de-
partment has received later intelli-
pence of the killing of missionaries in
Ku Cheng, China. The dispatch was
from Consul General Jernigan, and
shows that no Americans suffered, but
that the massacre of British subjects
was greater than at first reported.
The consul generals dispatch is as
follows:
Americans all safe. None hurt.
Ten British killed"
Although Mr.. Jernigan does not use
the word missionaries" in his dis
patch, there is no doubt felt by the
officials of the state department that
he refers to them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Iron Pudd1ers Made Happy.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug. 5.-Com-
mencing Monday Amalgamated as
ISOLATION puddlers will receive 81. IS a
ton instead of 81 until August 81,
when the advance made by the adj
vance in bar iron in July and August
will go into effect. This agreement
was made in Pittsburg this afternoon
by James H. Mutt, secretary of the
Mahoning and Shenango Valley Man
ufacturers' association, and President
Garland of the Amalgamated associa-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Kinks
Eloquent Appeal Has Had
Its Effect.
RAIN WATER MAKER
Has Become the Talk of the Coun-
try. It Has Attained that Promi-
nence Which No Other Conn
pound can Boast of. Read What
It Is Designed For.

Rain Water Maker is an article that can
be used for all household requirements.
Is especially designed for holding print
ed goods from running or fading; while
for washing fannels or woolens, it is de-
lightful, as one lady puts it, as it prevents
them from shringing and increases their
lasting quality and durability. For the
bath Rain Water Maker is exquisite.
Ask your grocer for this great washing
compound and be convinced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Killed by Lightning.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Aug. 5-Delia
Jackson, a colored woman living in
the alley in the rear of GA Wyandotte
street, was killed by lightning during
the storm last night.
The steeple of the First Lutheran
church at Fourteenth and Cherry
streets was struck by lightning last
night and pieces of slate and bricks
were scattered in every direction,
while the edifce tremb led from the
shock. No one was injured, The
amount of damage is about Sl5O.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-The reform po-
lice administration enforced another
dry Sunday in the metropolis yester-
day. Many patrolmen were on duty
in citizens clothes to- watch the
saloons, and they had the assistance of
members of the city Vigilance league,
who are opposed to violations AL
though the saloons were shut up pretty
tight to all outsiders, it was apparent
that many of them were doing business
in a quiet way with their friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. 5.-The
Weybosset mills have given notice they
will pay the seven per cent increase in
wages decided on by the other Olney-
vile mills, beginning tomorrow. The
Saxon is now the only Providence mill
which has not granted an increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
RIOTOUS ITALIANS.

They Attack and Beat Colored Miners at
Spring Valley, Ill.
SPRING VALLEY, H., Aug. 5.-A
large gang of Italian miners attacked
and severely beat a colony of colored
miners at Shaft No. 8 yesterday. Sew
eral of the negroes were fatally in
iured. There has been bad blood be-
tween the Italians and negroes ever
since the later were imported to take
the place of striking miners.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
southampton's Great Dock. opened.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 5.-The prince
and princess of Wales and the duke of
York arrived here to-day and formally
opened the new craving dock, said to
be the largest dry dock in the world
and to be able to accommodate the
largest ship afoat. Torrents of rain,
however, spoiled the decorations and
thoroughly dampened the enthusiasm
of the large crowd present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Poisoned br Ruttermi1k.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Aug. 3.-Seven mem
bers of the families of William and
James Brooks, twenty-five miles north
west of here, were poisoned by drink
ing buttermilk that had stood in tin
cans. All are dangerously sick, but
physicians have been working hard
with them and think they may recover.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
wYLLIE, THE HERD LADDIE.
scot1and's Great Checker Player sti11 Ex-
pert at the Age of seventy-siK.
Sixty years O champion is the remark

able record Of
Jam s Wyllie,
the most famous
checker player in
the world. Wy1-
lie was champion
of the town of
slim arnock,
Scotland, when
but Is years of
age, and by viz
tue of his mar
velous record
against the best
players all over
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

KEY WEST, Fla. Aug. 5-Advices
received here from Trustworthy
source in Cuba are that a great fight
has occurred near Baraco, in which
Colonel Sandoval was wounded and
that the insurgents have wounded
Jirusni and Baracoa.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
A Noted Kentuckian Fatally Shot.

NASHVILLE, Ky, Aug. Hiram T.
Warder was fatally shot to-day by
George Washburne, tenant on his
farm. The two men had had numer-
Gus quarrels and it is said Warder
chased Washburne half mile with a
revolver, after accusing Washburne's
son of stealing a piece of rope. War
der is an ex-sheriff of Lewis county
and it is claimed he captured the I'm
derwood gang during the war.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Shot at the Church.

BATON ROUGE, La, Aug. 5.-A fear
full tragedy occurred last night at Gid
con church, where a protracted meet
ing is being held, in which Henry and
Albert O'Neill, sons of William O'Neill,
agee respectively % and 81 years, were
instantly killed by Hill Picon. Wallace
Picon and Barlow EdmonstOn, as the
result of quarrel about a young wo-
man. All the parties belong to prom
inent families.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Increased Their Wages.

LEBANON, Pa, Aug. 5.-The Penn
sylvania Bolt and Nut company has
notified the employees in the puddle
and rolling mill that their wages are
increased ten per cent, the order to go
into effect August 16. The Lebanon
Iron company has also notified their
employees in the pudding and rolling
mills that their wages have been in
creased ten per cent, to go into effect
of nnoo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
FELLED BY THU SHOCK.
Lightning Kills and Wounds Nine People
in PennsyIVania.

IN PennsyIVanIa.
HOLLIDAYsBURG, Pa, Aug. 5.-Dur-
ing the progress of an electrical storm
last night, party of nine persons
from Williamsport, Pa, who had been
travelling in four-horse wagon, over
land, took refuge under an oak tree,
three miles west of this city. The
tree was struck by lightning, and the
members of the party suffered the full
shock and effect of the electric fluid.
John Miller, aged 19, was killed out
right. His sister, Jeanne Miller, and
Mrs. John Fay were severely burned
about the face and body, and their re-
covery is doubtful. The other men
and women escaped with lesser in
iuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Retaining John Browns Fort.

CHICAGO, Aug. 5.-An organization
was partly effected here yesterday for
the purpose of reclairuing John Browns
fort and sending it back to Harper's
Ferry, where it is proposed it shall
occupy its old site. It is probable that
the necessary funds will be raised
among the co1ored people. Miss Kate
Field is aiding in the work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
DICK YEAGER IN JAIL.

The Famous outlaw Captured and Now
in Prison.
SourH ENID, Ok, Aug. 5-Diclz
Yeager, the famous outlaw, is now
ensconced in the Enid jail. Sheriff
Thralb, City Marshal Pratt, Deputy
Sheriff Peak and posse captured him
yesterday afternoon about thirty-five
miles southeast of this city. He is
wounded in the hip, two shots having
taken effect close together. Many
people were at the jail to get a glimpse
of the famous prisoner. The Jail is
heavily guarded and excitement is high
None of the posse were hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

General superintendent c. Dunlap.
of the Chicago, Rock Island G. Pacific
railroad, died Sunday in Chicago from
injuries received while making the
descent on a water toboggan at bath
ing resort near Jackson park, Chicago,
Friday night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
HALT CALLED AT OMAHA
Decision on Injunction Proceedings VIII
BE Rendered Tuesday.

BE Rendered Tuesday.
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 5.-The A. P. A.
combine attempting to control the po-
lice and fire departments will not be
able to make another move before
next Tuesday The district court
heard arguments Saturday on the in
junctio restraining the new commits
sion from acting. and indicated that a
decision would be rendered Tuesday.
The court further intimated that if its
mandates were again ignored by the
city council they would be jailed. In
the meantime the old board runs the
CITY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

TAMPA, Fla, Aug. 5.-The steamer
from Cuba brings little news. Gen
eral Antonio Maceo offers SIS, 900 to
the soldiers or band of soldiers who
will capture General Martinez Cam
pos, who is now reported to be at
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Helm Asked for Mrs. waller.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 5.-The counsel
in the Waller case have united in an
appeal to the public for financial aid in
her behalf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
National League.
At Chicago-Chicago 8, ST. Louis 2.

Western Association Games.
{ At Springfeld-Jacksonvill IS, Denver 5.
At Standardization II. St. Joseph l.
At Quincy -Des Moines Is, Quincy II
At Peoria-Peoria ID. Lincoln 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
Nebraska Wen Soaked.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 5.-Rain fell all
over Eastern Nebraska yesterday, and
corn is considered quite safe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05
BASE BALL SCORES.
w estern League.

At st. Paul-St Paul Il, Kansas City 5.
At Terre Haute-Terre Haute 9, Detroit 8.
At Minneapolis Minneapolis L. Mil
waukee 6.
At Grand Rapids--Grand Rapids %, Indian
apolis 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-05

II l. " l.
seek his fortune. At first he worked on
a ranch in the far west and later re-
moved to St. Paul, where he engaged
in the real estate business and made a
great deal of money during the days Of
"boom." He apparently knew when to
buy and when to sell, for he not only
kept the money he had made, but in
creased his store. He then succeeded in
interesting British capital in America
and became the successful manager of
the London and Northwest American
. Mortgage company, limited, which posi-
ton he still holds.
Several years ago he met Miss Whit
ney while the young woman was cross
ing the Atlantic with her father He
later joined the Whitneys in tour of
the Nile, and his engagement to Miss
Whitney followed. Miss Whitney is about
20 years Of age and is TALL handsome.
accomplished young woman, who is very
popular in New York society. At the
age of IA she was sent to select board
ing school and remained there, leading
a very quiet, studious life until she was
formally presented to New York society
at a grand ball given by her parents in
December, 1892. Since her mothers
death two years ago she has seldom ap-
peared in society.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-08-30
HOW TO MAKE MONEY.

Edison Tells tho Valuable Secret to a
Z Reporter.
The correspondent Of Chicago paper
has been interviewing rich men. lt,li-
sou alone gives practical advice as to
making fortune. He says:
when yon want to make money give
people something they want. They viii
pay. you money for it. If wanted to
make a little pot ] would sit down to
think what most need. 1t may be such
q; simple thing rs white wash ncckties in
the newest style, Of fine material. If
man comes around with them l will buy
OF him. Having settled this point for
myself, l ask someone else what he
wants. Gould you use small wooden
footstool? / ask him, If sold for 10.
cents; and how many would you take?
After I had got his answer I would 90
on asking people until 1 find out the
needs Of twenty mcn. Then 1 would
strike an average. l know IL man who
made a snug fortune selling Dutcl, mus,
tard by the pint. and another who is try,
ing to get over the 100000 mark patch,
ing shoes In business Offices, where, for
quarter, he puts on patch. sews rips,
and even heels and solos. He carries
satchel outfit and is prosperous, as he
should be.
''That Is the secret of getting rich.
Give the people something they want,
and they will pay money to get it,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-08-30
Surprised the SchOolmarms.

The people who mistake hypercriticis'n
for accuracy continue to afford amusc-
mcnt. The other day, in public place,
two suburban schoolmistresses fell into
conversation with precise and some
what airy lady, not from Boston, who be
gan to criticisc the attainments of Bos
ton teachers. 1T is most extraordinary.
she said "what ignorant people they EN-
ploy to teach school i'll Boston: Such
English as they sometimes speak!' The
two schoolmistresses vcntured to ask
what unfortunate prculiarities she had
observed in the English of Boston teach
ers. "Why, their pronunciation is Sc
bad" she answered. Just fancy
heard Boston teacher say the other
day programmes! The two teachers
opened their eyes, wondering why people
shouldn't say programme. They hardly
dared to ask, but the lady enlightened
them. "When anyone who had been to
that it should be pronounced 'progrum'!
-ROStOn transcript.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-08-30
Telling the Time in the Dark

A Chicago man has a new way of get
ting at the time in the dark in that city.
where the people are so ungodly that they
do not sleep well, and often desire to
know how near the light of day may b..
BY taking note of the time when his
watch was last wound he allows ten sec
onds for each click of the ratchet as he
turns the crown of his stem-wi nder, ant!
by adding the number of seconds thus as
misunderstanding them to minutes.-to
the time at which his watch was last
wound he can come within IL few minutes
of the correct time. AS, for instance, you
20 to bed at II o'clock at night, and
on retiring wind up your watch and put 1t
under your pillow. During the night
you wake up and wonder what time it is.
All you have to do is to pull that watch
out from under the pillow, hold it to your
ear and count the ticks as you wind. If
you count 49, then you know that your
II o'clock, and that the time must be
very near 2 o'clock. TO be sure, you
can't tell the exact time, but you gener,
ally get within Il quarter of an hour of it.
National Industrial Review.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-08-30


Sspector w. Madden, Henry Mitchell and
"A. Dick. The work of the commission
was directed mainly to IN investigation
of TIT, condition of the Foord pit. This
mine has been OH fire in one plnce or all
other since the fiftics. and it is burning
yet, Explosion after explosion has oc-
Cured, and many lives have been lost.
When fire broke out in one place the
miners rcsorted to another, sinking new
shaft. 10 avoid the fire on an upper
level, a shaft was sunk and coal taken
out on the level immediately below the
hre.. Soon the fire came through, and
again tho miners were driven out Moth
ing that the owners could do availed to
drive out the fire. and the splendid mine
has been practically abandoned, though a
little coal is now being taken out OH II level
below part that is Oh fire. The object
Of the commission is to learn whether
something cannot be done to save so valu-
fax Nova ScOtiu) Herald,