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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
SMOOTH WORKERS.
Two Frauds CLAIMING to Be Pension Ex-
amIners Arrested.

Two Frauds CLAIMING to Be Pension Ex-
amInsrs Arrested.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-The pen
sion bureau has been greatly annoyed
for several months past by imposters,
persons representing themselves to be
special examiners connected with the
bureau, who have been. operating
in the state of Pennsylvania and
fleeing unsuspecting pensioners. A
few weeks ago a special exam
iner, Martin, of Harrisburg, Pa, caused
the arrest of Joe Greener, alias Buck
skin Joe," a notorious criminal and ex-
pert in this line, who has already
for similar offenses, and the court
again sent him to the penitentiary for
one year and six months.
Yesterday the bureau was advised
by Special Examiner Donnolly, who is
also located in Harrisburg, that he has
secured the arrest of Barney Kemper,
Dolan, at McSherrystown, Adams
county, Pa. Dolan is alleged
to have been calling upon PEN
sioners of southern Pennsylvania
representing that he had been
examine them and to. see that the
board of examining surgeons had done
them justice. He is also alleged to
have represented that he had power to
increase pensions or reduce them as he
found them, and it is charged that
after making some memorandum
in reference to the pensioners case,
he would demand a fee of $1.50 to
haHo tho a mn on 7-onnr1 Monu
old soldiers, it is said, have paid the
small amount demanded and the inn
poster has reaped a rich harvest.
Felony is the crime of which he is
charged and the maximum penalty is
three years imprisonment or a fine of
81, 900, or both, in the discretion of the
court.
OUR IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
WASHINGTON, March 15.-The month
1y report of the bureau of statistics, is
sued yesterday, shows imports and ex-
ports of merchandise for the month of
February and for the last eight months,
as follows:
Exports during February, $50, sos, 543;
imports during same period, $5s, 926, 352;
of the imports, merchandise to the
amount of $27, 8O3, 652 was free of duty.
During February, 1894, the excess of
exports over imports was $11, s12, 100.
For the eight months ended February
2s, 1895, the excess of exports over inn
ports was $91, o67, 932, as against $21e,-
O61, 1872 during the eight months ended
February %. 1894.
The gold exports during February
amounted to 81, 565, 1874, and the impor-
tations to SIS, 632, 1877; for the eight
months the exports of gold amounted
to $5s, 394, 767, and the imports to S1o,-
OPS, 235.
The expectations of silver during
February amounted SO, O71, 1885, and the
imports to $392, 92s For the eight
months the exports exceeded the i'm
ports by 1923, Sol, 336.
The number of immigrants arriving
in this country during February, 1895,
was 9,6OS, as against 1902 during Feb
ruary, 1894. For the last eight months
the total was 1856, 1879, as against 1919, 1919
during the same period last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
CARS COLLIDE.
One Man Instantly Killed and Two Others
Injured.

One Man Instantly Killed and Two Others
Injured.
BONNIE TERRE, Mo-, March ia ter
rible accident, resulting in the death
of one man and seriously injuring two
others, occurred at Elvin's station,
miles south of here on the M. r. & B.
Il. R. R. Two cars, loaded with stone
at Cowan's quarry, 1 mile west OF
the station, owing to the slippery con-
dition of the rails, became unmanage-
able and running rapidly down the
steep grade col1ided with a caboose
standing on the main track, in which
were four railroad men. One of the
men, named Haney, was instantly
killed and two others more or less in
jured, only one of the four escaping
unhurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
OMAHA CHURCH WAR.
Thirty-five Persons SO Far Arrested, ans
the End Not Yet.

Thirty-five Persons SO Far arrested, and
the End Not Yet.
OMAHA, Neb., March 15.-Omaha po-
lice answered hurried call in the vicin-
ity of ST. Pau1's church last night at
Shelley and found Ed Tuttle with a
broken leg. He had been struck with
club by. an unknown man. The trou-
BILE indirectly grew out of the church
riot. Yesterday more complaints were
filed against members of the alleged
attacking party and they were arrest
ed. This makes a total of thirty-five
persons who have been placed under
arrest, all of whom are out on bail in
the sum of 81, 900 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
Instructions Given Ii Hung Chang.

PARIS, March 15.-A dispatch from
Shanghai says it is reported that Ii
Hung Chang, the Chinese peace envoy,
has been instructed to consent to the
payment of an indemnity and the ees-
sion of the territory already occupied
by the Japanese on the island of
Formosa He is also instructed to con-
sent to the surrender of the remainder
of the vessels belonging to the Chinese
southern squadron, which is now hid
ing at Napkin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
Fish Frozen in Texas Bays.

Fort WORTH. Tex, March 15.-Care-
full estimates place the amount of fish
killed by the February freezing in the
shallow bays on the Texas coast south
of the mouth of the Brazos river al
IS, 600 tons. The shore has been lined
with fish carcasses for a month, and it
is thought that most of the red fish
span and young are killed. This is g
great blow to the fishing industry
which is rapidly growing to great pro
portions on the Texas coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
NATIONAL c. A. r. MEETING
Wife of LoufsvilIe's Mayor Accepts Chair
manship of Ladiea Comnitfee.

Wife of LoufsvilIe's Mayor Accepts Chair
manship of Ladies' Committee.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March 15.-Col.
Thomas II. Shirley, president of the
G. A. R. citizens committee, has re-
ceived letter from Mrs. Henry s.
Ritter, wife of Louisville's mayor, ac-
cepting the craftsmanship of the ladies'
committee for the entertainment of
the ladies attending the encamp-
ment which had been rendered her
She being one of the leaders of Louis
vile society, her position will assure
an organization composed of the repre-
sentative ladies of the city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
Two Hundred weavers strike.

JAMESTOWN, N. Y, March 15.-As the
result of the strike of 200 weavers of
the Hall Worsted mills, 300 other
hands, not on a strike, are also lying
idle, making 500 in all These have
been laid off because the strike of the
weavers rendered the running of the
mills impracticable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
LOWER TELEPHONE RATES.
Drop of Fourteen Dollars Per Year in EN-
poria. Kan.

poria, Kan.
EMPoRIA, Kan, March 15-The tele-
phone monopoly in this city has been
broken, and has reduced it's rates one
third. This was caused by the start
ing of home company Wednesday
night under the auspices of the CONNER
cial club, all stockholders to be citizens
of Emporia. The new company. how
ever, is being organized, and will guar
antee a still greater reduction. The
company which has held the franchise
here has never had lower rate than
$50 per month for business houses. 1t
reduced its rate Yesterday to $50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
A Quarrel After a Dance,

De SoTo, Mo-, March 15.-Sam Dick
erson, a brakeman employed by the
ST. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern
Railway Co., last night shot and seri-
ously wounded Baker Mitchell, of
Bonnie Terre, Mo. 1t seems they had
been to dance, and over some misun-
standing fought Dickerson drew his
revolver and fred, with the aforesaid
reSnlt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
BuckIen'@ Arnica saIvs.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fee
or Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
lains, Corns aud all Skin Eruptions, and
ositively cures Piles or no pay required
t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ion or money refunded Price % cents
per box For sale by J. Z. Jones, sol
Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
Pension BANNING SURGEONS,

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Pension ex-
aiming surgeons were appointed to-
day as follows: Newkirk, Ok, Drs J.
E. Lore, ]. D. Carr and w. w. Smith;
Alva, Ok, DR.. c. c. Gamble; WILDER,
Neb-, DR.. Il. B. Thull; Red Cloud, Neb.,
DR.. E. E. McKeelev.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
DeathEof MRS. blanchard.

Mrs. Mary A Blanchard, one of the
oldest settlers of the county, died yes
terday at her home near the corner OF
Topeka avenue and Twenty-second
street. Mrs. Blanchard, who is over &c
years DID, lived for many years in North
Topeka, and it was her dying request
that her funeral be held from the Kan
sas avenue M. E. church. The funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
The ,Jurv Diaaeread.

Sioux CITY, Ia, March 15.-The jury
in the case against Walter Strange, ex-
supervisor, disagreed and was dis
charged to-day, after being locked up
four days They stood to for con
viction. Charges of jury fixing are
made against Strange, who is said to
have done the same thing before, and
he will be tried again in about two
vvealxs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15

WAsHINeToN, March 15.-The post
Office department has issued fraud or
ders against the Mutual Savings and
Loan association of Austin, Tex, who
were working the bond issue scheme,
practically lottery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
1askef-Irnst Orranizad.

Fort WAYNE, Ind, March 15.-The
basket manufacturers of Ohio, Indiana
and Michigan held a secret meeting
here last night and organized the
American Basket Makers association.
1t is a trust to control the market.
The association refuses to make known
the names of the officers elected or to
discuss it's business affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15
A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.

Representative Sibley, of Pennsylvania, to
Garry the Banner of the Suverites.
PHILADELPHIA, March 15.-As an adj
voeate of free silver it is suggested that
Representative Sibley, of Pennsylvania,
would make an excellent presidential
candidate to represent the interests of
eastern si1verites. He was born in
Allegheny county. N. Y, in 1850 BY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15

Latest and prettiest designs in wall
paper to select from the largest stock in
the city. Competent workmen to hang
1t for you. Work guaranteed.
F. A BECKsTRoM,
516 Jackson street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15

CoRDER, Mo-, March 15.-An attempt
was made to rob the Corder bank last
night and the vault was blown to
pieces, but the robbers failed to get
into the safe and became scared by the
explosion and fed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15

A silk handkerchief given away with
every can of Gypsy Queen baking
| nawdar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15

New neck bands put on your shirts at
TOPEKA STEAK LAUNDRx.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-15

w ear Brown & Co.'s
S. hat.
sos Kansas avenue.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
BANNocKs' WRONGS TO BE AVENGED
Government Though Slow, viii Take Up
the Matter Later On.

the Matter Later On.
Washington, Aug. 17-In spite of re-
ports to the contraryit may be definite
~ stated that the Indian bureau as yet
has taken no steps whatever looking to
the punishment of jackson Hole set
tiers for killing Bannock Indians. The
bureau has sent no communication on
the subject to the department just yet
1t is probable, however, that steps will
be taken to bring those engaged in the
killing to justice. The delay has been
caused by the fact that no law is
known under which the United States
courts could take cognizance of the
matter and the further fact that it is
practically impossible to secure a con-
viction in the Wyoming state courts,
owing to the strong feeling against the
Indians. Today, however. it was dis
covered that a treaty of July 8, 1858 be-
tween the United States and the Ban
nocks and the Shoshone Indians con-
tains this provision: IF bad men
among the whites or among other peo-
pie subject o the authority of the Uni
ted States shall commit any wrong up
on the persons or property of Indians,
the United States will, upon proof made
to the agent and forwarded to the COM
missioner of Indian affairs at Wash
ington city, proceed at once to cause
the offenders to be arrested and pun
pie subject to the authority of the Uni
ted States and reimburse the injured
persons for the loss sustained"
While the bureau has not. decided on
the course of action, it is probale that
arrests will be made by United States
marshals under the provisions of the
treaty. The persons arrested can then
sue for writs of habeas corpus. thus
bringing the validity of the treaty and
the whole status of the Indians into the
court.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
Charged With the Murder of
A. j. StilIwell.
THE AFFAIR OF DR.. HOLMES
The Grand Jury After Three Months
Deliberation Returned an
Indictment.

Hannibal, Mo, Aug. 17.-This after
noon when the court Of common pleas
convened to receive a report of the
grand jury, which has been in continu-
GUS session for nearly three months
investigating the celebrated Stillwell
murder case. The report was filed at
2 p. m, but it's renCr was not known
until after 4, when Sheriff Pratt went
to the residence of William Perkins, at
whose home the Hearnes are staying
and placed DR.. Hearne and wife under
arrest. charged with the murder of A.
]. Stillwell on the night of December
49, 1888. The indictment was murder in
the first degree and the case is not
bailable. They will be arraigned on the
10Th of September.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
BINGHAM. UTAH. NEARLY WIPED OUT
Fire Swept the business Portion of the
Thriving Burg

Salt Lake, Aug. ia special to the
Tribune from Bingham, Utah, says the
whole town is ablaze and the loss is
estimated at 100000. The fire originat-
ed at $3.50 p. m. in Buffers livery stable
Roberts dwelling house, saloon and
stable were consumed. Then the fire
spread to Chinatown and swept every-
thlng on the east side of the street.
Among the buildings consumed on the
west side Of the street We're the Griffin
House Quinn's building, the postohice.
mining recorders office. United States
commissioners office, Rocky Mountain
Bell Telephone, Catholic church and
number Of boarding-houses Many
people are homeless.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
CANADA WILL FIN DIR. HOLMES
If lie Does Not Hang i'll Chicago Ontario
Is TO Try IIIm.

II lie Does Not Hang i'll Chicago Ontario
Is TO Try Him.
Toronto, Aug. 17.-Deputy Attorney
General Cartwright was seen today re-
garding the verdict of murder against
Holmes given last night by the coro-
ner's jury but would make no state
ment regarding any action the crown
authorities might take looking to the
extradition OF the prisoner until he
had consulted with Acting Premier
Hardy.
When shown a press dispatch TO the
effect that Holmes would be tried in
Chicago, he said he would prefer that
course, but thought the police of that
city had not enough evidence to con-
vict. In fact he was of the opinion
that the plan emanated from the cum
ming brain of Holmes himself. who was
aware Of the slight chances against
him. He emphatically stated, however,
that should the United States authori-
ties fail to convict the prisoner the
province of Ontario would spare no ex-
pense to bring him to justice.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
NOT ONE JURYMAN IN SEVEN DAYS
Change of Venue Not Unlikely in the
Durrant Case

Change of Venue Not Unlikely in the
Durrant Case.
San Francisco, Aug. lion Monday
the trial of Theodore Durrant for the
murder of Blanche Lamont will enter
upon its fifth week. All of the past
week was spent in a vain effort to find
single satisfactory talesman. AS the
case progresses the respective counsel
finds it more difficult to be satisfied
with veniremen. Anyone who seems
acceptable to one side, appears OBJ
1ectionable to the other on general prin-
ciples. The counsel find it easy to dis
pose of Objectionable veniIemen with
out peremptory challenge. The defense
has IL of its 20 peremptory challenges
left and returns have been made on
nearly 1000 veniremen. Should no pro-
gress be made next week the defense
will probably renew its motion for a
change of venue. If it can be shown
that 1t is practically impossible to OBJ
tain jury here the motion will be
granted, as the denial at the beginning
of the trial was only provisional.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
MACHINE OPERATORS OR PRINTeRs7
Typographical Union and Machinists'
Union Have Question 10 Settle.

typographical Union and Machinists'
Union Have Question 10 Settle.
Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 1.-THE eX-
Typographical Union will shortly be
called upon to grapple with the inter
esting question whether operators of
typesetting machines are printers"
within the Interpretation of the consti-
tuition of that organization, or whether
they are simply ordinary machinists.
In Chicago, among other cities, the lin
otype operators have formed a local
organization and propose to seek ad-
mission to the union on the ground
that they are printers just as much
now as when they worked at the case
proper. This position. however, is an
tagonized by the International Associa-
ton of Machinists, of which James
OConnell is grand master, on the
ground that the operators are ma
chinists pure and simple and therefore
can not rightfully be admitted into any
other but a machinists' organization.
AS both the Typographical Union and
the Association of Machinists are affil-
lated with the American Federation of
Labor it is probable that whatever the
decision of the union the issue will come
before the national convention Of the
federation for final adjudication. The
new Chicago union is about equally
composed of newspaper and book office
operators.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
THE COMMISSION is AT Ku cHENe
Arrests Made in Connection With the
Recent Massacre.

Arrests Made in Connection With the
Recent Massacre.
Hong Kong. Aug. 1.-THE commits
sion appointed to investigate the mas
sacre Of missionaries and their families
at Ku Cheng who left Foo Chow Tues
day, arrived safely at Ku Cheng. I'm
portant arrests have been made in con-
nection with the massacres. and the
natives appear to be very much alarm
ed at the arrival of the commission.
The commission consists of r. w.
Mansfield. acting British consul at Flu
Chow; ]. G. Hixon. United States con-
sui at Foo Chow; e. L. Allan, British
consul at Pagoda island; Revs. Ban
mister, George and Star; Lieutenant
Evans. Of the United States war ship
Detroit, together with a number OF
Chinese officials of high rank. The
commission is escorted by 100 Chimes.
braves.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
FOR SILVER AND AGAINST gRIcE
Democrats at Cleveland for Once on the
Right Side.


Cleveland, Aug. 1.-THE democratic
county convention today elected Alfred
Whitaker chairman by a decisive vote
over James Lawrence. This indicates
that the delegation from this county
to the democratic state convention
next week will be free silver and anti
Brice.
Whitaker was elected chairman by
a vote of 227la to 1872 for Lawrence. A
motion by a free silver delegate to ap-
point committee of seven to select
delegates to the state convention caus-
ed a row that for a time threatened
to result in more than a war of words.
The Brice men, headed by James Law
renee. rushed from the hall to hold a
"rump" convention. After their with
drawal a committee of seven to select
delegates to the state convention was
appointed. 1t is composed entirely Of
free silver and anti-Brice men.
Seventy-five seceders organized and
elected SO delegates to the state conven-
ton. Resolutions were adopted con-
demning the methods pursued by the
so-called regular convention, and three
cheers were given for Brice.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
TRAMPs AND POLICE HAD TROUBLE
Two of the Latter Shot. and One of the
Former Full OF BirdshOt

Two OF the Latter shot. and One of the
Former full OF Birdshot
Toledo, Aug. 17.-Three tramps gave
the police two hours chase and a
pitched battle today. Policeman Shaffer
was shot through the right shoulder
and Policeman Smith in the right hand
For some time tramps have been max
ing rendezvous under the Oak street
bridge over the Lake Shore road. Pa
trolman Shatfer ordered the gang to
leave. Part did so. three defying him.
He called Officer Smith to his aid and
proceeded to drive them out, when
Clarence A. Smith a sailor from New
York, drew pistol and wounded both.
A patrol wagon was summoned and
after two hours chase the three were
captured, after Smith had his legs from
the knees down filled with bird shot
from a double-barreled shotgun, fired
by an officer.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
eX.JUsTlcE STRONG PASSED AWAY
Has Been in Semi Comatose state for
TWO Months.

TWO Months.
Lake Minnewauska, n. Y, Aug. 10
EX-Associate Justice Strong Of the
United States supreme court died here
at 2:l0 this afternoon.
EX-Justice Strong was brought to
Lake Minnewausl1a some time ago suf-
fering from a catarrhal affection Of
long standing. His system was also
greatly weakened by a fall down a
flight of stairs at his home in Washing
ton about two months ago. Since his
arrival here Justice Strong has lain in
a semi-comatose state. from which he
rallied only at intervals. Yesterday he
had stroke of paralysis which affect
ed the left side. He suffered a recur-
renee of catarrhal fever and again be-
came unconscious until death this af-
ternoOn. He was about 81 years old.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
GUILTY OF DAsTARDLY CRIMES
Gang of Greeks, Negroes and Whites
Raided a Settlement

Guthrie, o. t.. Aug. sd. r. Brown.
a merchant from the Seminole reserva-
ton, brings information of a dastardly
crime committed near Arbech. A gang
Of Creek Indians and negroes, with sew
eral white men, raided Sam Norford's
store, and after completely cutting the
place, assaulted and otherwise mis-
treated five women in the neighbor-
hood, two of whom will die.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
NEW STRIKE NEAR THE coms7ocK
Gold Quartz Vein Assaying over One
Hundred Dollars a Ton.

Virginia, New, Aug. 17.-There is con-
siderable excitement over the discovery
of gold quartz in Padroli mine in Silver
City, six miles from here. Emanuel
Padroli, a rancher. has discovered q
ledge on his ranch working 500 per TON
He made cleanup of $4,000 vester-
day. Plenty more of the same ore &c In
sight and assays going to $3.50 Der tom
have been obtained.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-08-24
LEXINGTON BRUTE is STILL ALIVE
Sheriff and Deputies Averted the Venge.
ance OF the Mob

Lexington, Ky, August 17.-Henrv
Smith, the colored assailant of Mrs.
Hudson, was brought before the court
today and waived examination. He
was taken back to his cell by the back
entrance and so escaped the wrath of
500 men who had gathered to lynch
him. Every man who entered the court
during the hearing was searched. There
is still talk of an attack on the iail
which is guarded.