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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
STOOD THE VICTIMS UP.
Road Agents Line Up the Passengers of a
Stage and Rob Them.

Road Agents Line Up the Passengers OF a
stage and Rob Them.
CALIsTeeA, Cal, May s.-Two masked
road agents caught stage load of San
Franciscans on their way to the summer
resorts of Lake county yesterday and
stripped them of their valuables
The robbers secured about 81, 800 from
the passengers and looted the Wells
Fargo treasure box, but how much they
got out of it is not known.
The hold up was between
Calistoga and Clear Lake line
The stage left Calistoga at noon and had
reached point one and one-half miles
from MirabeI when two masked men
stepped from the bushes lining the road
and ordered the driver to halt
Keeping their pistols pointed at his
head, they made him throw down the
express box. While one of the highway
men kept driver and passengers covered,
the other broke open the box, but found
no money.
The passengers were stood up. end
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
THE TRoTTINe ASSOCIATION.
Biennial Congress Held in Chicago and
Officers Elected.

Biennial Congress Held in Chicago and
Officers Elected
CHICAGO, May 8.-The biennial con-
gress of the American Trotting asso-
citation was held at the Auditorium
yesterday afternoon, and besides the
election of officers several important
changes in the rules of the association
were made. The action of the Ameri-
can Turf congress and the American
Trotting association in ruling off
and expelling horses and owners
for fraud will be recognized by
the American association, as will such
action on the part of foreign trotting
associations other than those of North
America One of the most important
changes made against the racing rules
was an amendment to rule 10 provid-
ing that the time made in the trotting
gait shall not be a bar in races eX-
clusively for PAGERS and vice versa, but
in mixed races horses must be eligible
to start at both gaits.
Rule was amended so that the
action of the board of appeals shall be
final in disputes arising from all VIOLA
tions of the rules governing entries.
This constitutes an agreement to
abide by the rules of the American as
ISOLATION, and the offenders may be
fined or expelled by the board of
appeals. The report of the treasurer
showed a cash balance on hand of
SO, 379, with no liabilities. It was de-
cided to hold the next congress in this
CITY in Nav, 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
CHINESE RIDE WHEELS.
But They are Practicing Under Cover at
Present.

But Ihey are Pract1cIng Under cover at
Present.
WASHINGTON, May 8.-The bicycling
craze has reached the Chinese legation
in this city. In the legation house on
Fourteenth street is large ball room,
wherein were given two rather preten-
tious, but by no means gaudy, balls last
winter. Now this ball room is converted
into bicycle track.
Six or eight of the secretaries, trans
lators, and attaches of the legation, in
Guiding the very fat Nun Yew Chang
and the very lean Shang Hi Tseng, are
industriously practicing on safeties, and
they much prefer the secluded precincts
of the ball room to the gaze of the neigh
bors in the open air.
They do not care to fall over their
pigtails and tear their silk pajamas in
public After the Cinnamon have mas
tered the art of riding the American
steed they are expected to make their
appearance on the avenues of the capital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

brakes famous poem his sympathies
with American liberty and patriotism.
Much historical significance was en-
bodied in the public exhibition of the
work. DIR. Antonin Dvorak has for
some time been director of the Nation
al Conservatory of Music. He aban-
doned the old world for the new about
three years ago, and is profoundly i'm
pressed with the musical possibilities
of America. All the splendor of his
imagination and the vigor of his broad
and scholarly personality he is devot-
ing to the development of musical
taste in this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
Rebels AS Incendiaries.

HAVANA, May 8.-The insurgents
attacked the town of Cristo and burned
three houses. During the engagement
the Spanish troops lost one killed and
six wounded. The loss of the insur-
gents is not known. The rebels also
made an attack upon the town of Caney
and burned one house before they were
compelled to retreat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

FORT SCOTT, Kan, May s.-Samuel
Brown, young colored man who re-
Gently graduated from the Fort Scott
high school, was arraigned in the
United States district court in this city
and pleaded guilty to sending a letter to
a young white woman of a family
prominent in society. He seemed to be
possessed with mania for associating
with her, and was recently fined in
police court for following her and ae-
costing her on the street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
A LEADING MUSICIAN.

Some Points About DR.. DvOraE, the Conn
poser of 1.-THE American Flag"
New YORK, May 8.-The production
of Antonin Dvorak's latest masterpiece,
1.-THE American Flag" by the New
York Musical society May 4, was an
event of great interest in musical cir
cles- The great Bohemian composer
has expressed in this composition for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
NEWS NOTES.

The attorneys for Durrant, the al
legged San Francisco church murderer,
claim to have discovered new evidence
which will enable them to prove an
alibi.
The Southwest Kansas Medical So
ciety met at Wichita on the 7th, and
after reading many papers, elected DR..
Hurst, of Peabody, president, and DR..
Kirkwood, of Wichita, secretary.
Secretary Morton has written let
ter to James II. Cherry. of Denver, in
reply to one from that gentleman
criticising the remarks made by the
secretary of agriculture in a recent in
terv1ew about silver, going somewhat
fully into the sub ject.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
Overcome bx cas- ia a well.

OTTAWA, Kan, May 8. = William
Holdebaum, who was working for Mr..
Alderman, suburban gardener, blast
ing a well, went into the well Tues
day afternoon. Nothing more was
seen of him until yesterday noon,
when he was found dead. It is sup
posed he went into the well before the
gas had escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
AFTER JOHN LIS. CLOTHES.
His Trunk Sold by the Sheriff and Bidding
Was Livoly.

His Trunk Sold by the shcriff and Bidding
Was LivSly.
JACKSONVILLE, May 6. -Deputy Sheriff
Thomas sold at auction the two trunks of
clothing seized by Viola Armstrong last
March for wages due her as member
of John L. Sullivan's Vaudeville COM
pany, which went to pieces here.
There was a crowd of 800 present and
the bidding was lively. W. G. Toomer,
president of the city council, started the
bidding at So. The property was finally
knocked down to R H. Leggett. attorney
for Miss Armstrong, the bid being 800.
The clothes are said to be worth three or
four times that amount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
Kansas Pharmaeists.

LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, May s.-The
Kansas Pharmaceutical association
meets here on May 81, % and %. The
local committee on arrangements are
promising a splendid entertainment
for their guests, which will number
nearly three hundred. Many of them
will bring their wives and daughters
with them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
child killed with a revolver.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, May s.-Maud,
the 5-year-old daughter of j. q. Smith,
was playing with her fathers coat,
which was hanging on the wall Be-
hind the coat hung a self-acting re-
volver, which was discharged by the
child's hand. The ball struck her over
the right eye, penetrating the brain
and causing almost instant death
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

DENVER, Col, May s.-Reddy Gal
lagher wired Joseph Vendig and Cor
belts manager in New York Offering
a purse of s25, 900 to have the Corbett-
Fitzsimmons fight drawn off in Color
ado. Gallagher says he has the written
promise of two of the leading bankers
of Denver to raise this purse, or even
$4,000, should competition make it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

while one of the robbers kept them
steady with his weapon the other
searched their pockets.
The highwaymen went about their
work like old hands at the business, one
particularly being as cool about it as if
he was collecting taxes. Twelve hundred
dollars reward has been offered for the
capture of the robbers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

The smallpox quarantine at the
Missouri penitentiary at Jefferson
City has not been raised and it will
not be raised until the plague is thor
oughly under control and beyond the
fear of spreading. No prisoners have
been admitted for several months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
Baseball Games.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Pittsburgh-Brooklyn 9; Pittsburgh, 5.
At Chicago-Chicago 10; Washington, 9.
At Observation-Disclosures, 2; New York, 6.
At St. Louis-St. Louis, 1O Boston, g.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
At Detroit-IndianapoIi II; Detroit. 2.
At Grand Rapids-Grand Rapids, II; To-
ledo,7.
At St. Paul-St. Paul, II: Milwaukee, 4.
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
At Omaha-Peoria, z; Omaha,
At St. Joseph-Roekford, 10: st. Joseph, g.
At Iincoln-Quincy, 10: Lincoln 6.
At Des Moines-Des Moines, 6; Jackson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
ONE EDITION A WEEK.
Is the Rate at Which Harvey's Book Is
Sold

CHICAGO, May 8.-The author and
publisher Of ''Coin's School" have be-
tween them made a very good thing out
of that piece of financial literature
Their profits are estimated by one who
has access to the facts to be about $780,
600 and a new edition goes to press near
" every week.
Stanley Waterloo has in preparation a
book on the same general subject and
treating it after very original fashion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

FoRT SCOTT, Kan, May s.-The May
term for United States circuit court
and district court for the third district
of Kansas began here yesterday, with
Judge Foster, of Topeka.on the bench.
The grand jury was impaneled and NJ.
T. Cantrell, of Linn county, appointed
foreman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

The Householder investigation still
goes on. The prosecution has finished
its side of the case, and Householder's
defense was commenced today. These
investig always last as long as the
money lasts; and they never last any
longer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

If an investigation is started against
the state bank commissioner it must be
through the courts on a criminal charg 9
and not through legislative committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
REPRESENTATIVE Hitr Rettar

WASHINGTON, May representative
Hits condition is more encouraging.
He is little better this morning and ap-
pears to be gaining slowly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

At St. Joseph, Mo, early Wednesday
morning, William Weakley, city sales
man for the Fairleigh Shoe Co., was
robbed and beaten so severely that he
will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

Great snaps to make money at Santa
Fe's sale of unclaimed baggage Nav II.
at room near Santa Fe depot
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

Half your life is wasted if you neglect
to use Ne Plus Ultra Polish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

Remember the Santa Fe's great sale
of unclaimed baggage May II at room
near Santa Fe depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

Great snaps to make money at Santa
Fe's sale of unclaimed baggage May II,
at room near Santa Fe depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

Ne Plus Ultra Polish cleans your
Windows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

Sugar is Going Higher Every Day. We have Large
Stock and Always Retail less than the Wholesale Price
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08

LEBANON, Pa, May s.-Charles Gar
rett was hanged yesterday at It'll in
the jail yard. One hundred persons
witnessed the execution. Death was
due to strangulation. There was no
scene.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-08
THE STAR GROCERY
POPULAR Low PRICE GROCERY.

We know that the Best and Surest way to make
money for ourselves to money for customers
There's house in the country that offers the peo-
pie much we do. You it all In adver-
tisements and prove it by giving US your orders
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

4 a number of houses are for sale cheap
at shaker Village, Alfred, Ne. J. b.
VANCE, Trustee. Ella
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
ONE MAN TALKED,


y R5ttsburg, December "A boIdsand
singularly successful robbery was per-
petrated In the business Office of the
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette on Fifth
avenue at noon today. Saturday after
noon is pay day. just as Cashier Crafty,
W no was alone in the business office, had
completed the task of enclosing the mon
ey in the envelopes, two men, business
like in appearance, addressed thecashier on
the subject of placing an advertisement
in Mondays paper. Cashier Crafty
placed his pile of envelopes on the book
keepers table back of the counter and
gave his entire attention to his supposed
customers. One of the latter carelessly
sauntered along the counter side until
he came to a door leading to the Office
and to the table upon which the e1lve-
lopes were piled. Stealthily he secured the
treasure and was just in the act OF with
drawing when Crafty discovered that
he was the victim of robbers He grasped
with the intruders and called for help.
No one was there to lend assistance and
after a short struggle the thief leaped
through the window at the counter and
ran ont into hallway through side
door. From this it was but step to the
street. The other stranger quickly with
drew through the front door and both
were soon lost to view. The amount tax
en- is somewhere between 500 and $1,000
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
Night Trains Cancelled.

The Maine Central railroad has can
ceIled trains between Bath and Rockland
leaving Bath at a. M and Rockland at
9 p M, except tonight, when the 9 p. m.
train from Rockland will run its last
trip at present to Bath. The night trains
however will as heretofore run between
Boston and Bangor connecting at Bruins
wick for Bath, Lewiston, and Bangor for
points cast although night trains do not
run beyond Bangor, going seast Sunday
morning. Passengers for steamer Frank
Jones must leave Boston at 9 a. m.
Thursdays and Fridays remaining over
night aboard the steamer, in order to
mako connections through via Rockland,
though they can leave Boston Sundays
at T. 40 p. IN. and make connections at
Bar Harbor for Millbridge, Machias and
Machiasport. The Frank Jones Ewill
make its last trip east Saturday Dec.
2Sth, and west Dec. Both For further
particulars see advertisement.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

Any one who has children will rejoice
with L. B. Mulford, of Plainfield, NJ J.
His little boy, five years of age, was
sick with Group. For two days and
nights he tried various remedies recon-
mended by friends and neighbors. He
says: II thought sure would lose him.
I had seen Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
advertised and thought would try it
as last hope and am happy to say that
after two doses he slept until morning.
I gave it to him next day and cure was
effected. keep this remedy in the house
now and as soon as any Of my children
show signs of Group give it to them and
that is the last Of it," 25 and 80 cent
bottles for sale by Landers & Babbidge,
Druggists Portland: and U. B. Wood
man, Westbrook.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

WANT ED-An experienced girl on the
w Amazeen Skiving Machine. SHAW
COOLING Shoe Company, No. 100 Middle
street. 2-l
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
OVER THE SKATING.
Fatal Accident to James H. welch


A sad accident happened at the S. D.
warren a. Co. IS plant at Cumberland
Mills Saturday afternoon. Mr.. James
ii. Welch,a young man employed as Sec
ond hand at the pulp mills at this plant
was carried over a swiftly revolving
smart, thrown against a brick wall and a
wooden ceiling, after every inch of his
clothlng except small part of one shirt
sleeve and the upper quarters of his
shoes had been torn off. The following
are the details as related by his fellow
employees who We're in tina. vicinity. He,
With Henry Watson and Benjamin
Prince, were endeavoring to replace belt
on pulley. The pulley over which the
other end of the belt passed was on
shaft in the room below. Mr.. WEIGH was
sent below to pass the belt up to those
above. He was working in a narrow
space of about four or five feet, with
large iron watts on one side and a brick
wall on the other. The shaft was about
two feet from the brick wall and about
the same distance from the floor above.
He had passed cord hitched to the belt
through tho floor and the men above
were hosting it through the floor, when
a heavy thump was heard on the floor
and then another. Mr. Prince, suspecting
that something was wrong, rushed to the
room below and there upon the floor the
spectacle of Mr.. WEIGH stripped of his
clothing and covered with blood met his
gaze. The unfortunate victim was car
ried to the room above, and Drs. Bar
rett, Horn, Murch and Witham were
called. In their hurried examination it
was learned that he had sustained COM
pound fracture of the leg, bad bruises
about the head, face and limbs. The
most extensive bruises We're about the
head, but the skull was not fractured.
An ambulance was summoned from
Portland and Mr. WEIGH was carried to
the Maine General hospital The injured
man regained consciousness after the
lapse OF half an hour and when his wife
arrived on the scene was able to converse
with her for few moments. The victim
is about thirty years of age. He has
wife and three children, the oldest but
three years and the youngest six months
of age. He is man of sober and indus
trious habits, popular and wide
ly known. His clothes when removed
from the shaft presented remarkable
appearance. They were shredded SO as
to bear no resemblance to garments
The lower parts of his shoes were strip
ped from the quarters and the soles were
partly remoyed. Five years ago French
Canadian was carried over a shaft at this
plant and he was dismembered and shat
tered beyond recognition. That Mr..
WEIGH was not instantly killed seems
miraculous.
Mr.. WEIGH died about 10. 80 p. m. yes.
terday at the hospital.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
ORD ACQUITTED.
The Jury Found Verdict of Not Guilty in
the Greaves Pension Case.

The case of Henry |. Lord, the Bidde-
ford lawyer accused of taking money
wrongfully in excess of what the law al
lows, was continued Saturday in the
United States Court before Judge Webb.
MICS Annie Lord and DR.. Way testified
to Mr.. Lords being subject to fainting
from heart disease, but the doctor said it
was not Of dangerous nature
Then Col. Bradbury, for the state made
a rigid cross-examin ation of Mr.. Lord
and MIR. Lord answered to the same effect
as on the oross-examination the day be-
FORE He told of his conversation with
Mrs. Greaves as to the Investment of her
money, and of going to the bank and in
Producing her to the cashier, Mr.. Staples,
as lady having$aO0Oto deposit, but didn't
see how much she did deposit. Then
the incidents of the trip to Worcester
were gone over with the package for Mr..
Abbot, and the talk with Mrs. Greaves
about the purchase OF house. Mrs.
sGreaves told him she was carrying the
money around with her. and he advised
her depositing it in bank. He alsostold
her that If he was to do business for her
after she had got her penslon-she must
expect to pay for it. He also said he had
no trouble with Mrs. Greaves until her
uncle, Mr.. John Noble came on tho scene
and began to bother her about her money
and claim he was her heir, and that she
admitted she told Mr.. Noble she had let
him, the witness, have part of it and
wanted him. the witness, to give her
a note to shield her uncle, lbut..he refused.
Judge Webb told the witness that he
was pot required to answer any questions
as to what he testified at the time of the
civil suit brought against him by Mrs.
Greaves.
Mrs. Greaves was recalled and testified
she had never been told by Mr.. Lord of
the deposit of the $500 for her by Mr.. Alb
bott in Worcester, but heard it from Mr.
Nears pass the government agent. After
the introduction of testimony as to Mrs.
Gre syes's reputation, the government
case was closed.
Geo. K. Bird for the defense and Col.
Bradbury for the government, after
which Judge Webb charged the jury.
After being out rather less than an
hour the jury returned to the court room,
and returned a verdict Of not guilty. Mr.
Lord had been laborirg under great ex-
oitement, and for moment was some
what overcome. His family gathered
around him, and he was warmly con-
graduated by his friends. The first man
to take his hand was Colonel Bradbury
who had made so strong fight against
him. Later when Judge Webb was leav-
ing the court room he shook hands with
Mr.. Lord, and pleasantly referred to
the verdict. MIR. Lord and family re-
turned to Saco last evening
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

DOR SALE-21a story house containing 10
Il rooms with all modern improve ments fitted
for two families, Lot TOXIC with fruit trees on
same. Situation 20 Main street. East Deering,
on line of electric cars. A. c. LIBBY, 42N
Exchange street. Nov5-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
LOST AND FOUND.

OST-A pocketbook with watch and
IL five or six rings; initials on the watch
are A. D. The Under will be suita bly,
warded by leaving it at the st. Julian hotel.
ell
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

EOR SALE-Fine building lot, corner of
Sawyer and Thomas Sts. Woodfords.
5000 feet of lana. sewer, sebago. near steam
and electrics, stores, schools, etc. Price (7c)
seven cents per foot Your own terms of pay
ment, title perfect. c. B. DALTON, Ats IL
Congress ST., one flight. Al
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

ITO LET-Dress making rooms; three connect
ing rooms over the x. John Little store on
Congress street, up one flight; one room fronts
on street; set bowl; city water, large closet and
toilet DOM. Enquire of NJ G. LARRABEE,
246 Middle street. Tiff
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

WANT D-Pupiis on Banjo. Piano and
" Guitar. Remember we lend banjos to
those who wish to tSke lessons. ADDRESS
the LIBBY BROTHERS. 414 Congress
greet, care of c. X. Hawes. so-2
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09

WANTED-An persons in want of trunks
w ard bags to cali on E. D. REYNOLDS,
595 Congress street. one door above Shaw's
grocery store. as we Manufacture our goods
anu can therefore give bottom prices;
trunks repaired. Open evenings. l2-4
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
Intentions of Marriage,

James Kennedy and Mary A. Carter,
both of Portland.
Henry W. Varney and Edna E. Robin
son, both of Portland.
John L. James and Florence e. Ryan,
both of Portland.
. Joshua Ryder and Sarah Tompkins,
both Of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1895-12-09
Sold by CENTER & MCDOWELL.
Associated Charities Of Portland.

VlHE annual meeting of this corporation
Il will be held OIL Friday December 13,
1895, at four o'clock i'll the afternoon at the
ONCE of the corporation, Room No. 9. of the
City building, Portland, Me-. for the pur-
pose of electing such officers as are pro-
vided by the bylaws, eleoting associate
members. and transact1ng any other bust
ness that may be required by the bylaws of
the corpora tion.
Dated at Portland this December 5tb, 1885,
dec6dtd CELIA NJ. PATTEN, Clerk.