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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
RAN OFF A BRIDGE.
Bad Passenger Wreck Takes
Place on the B. & O.
A Cannon Ball" Train Runs
Off Of a Bridge.
TWO WERE KILLED.
Twelve Persons Badly Injured
and Some Will Die.
Thousands of People Visit the
Scene of the Wreck.

WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. 4.-The
worst railroad wreck in the immediate
vicinity of Wheeling for many years
occurred shortly before 10 o'clock yes
terday morning at Elm Grove, five
miles east, on the Pittsburg division of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The
Pittsburg- Cincinnati express, common
1y known as the "cannon-ball, "
jumped the track on a bridge over
Wheeling creek, owing to a broken
dange on the wheel of the smoking
car. The engine, tender and baggage
car kept the track, while the mail car,
smoker, and Pullman parlor car went
over bank about sixteen feet high.
The day coach turned completely over
and the other two lay on their sides.
The cars were completely demolished,
seeming to have been thrown some
distance through the air. So far only
two deaths have happened. The ex-
act number of injured is hard to get
reliably. Nine were taken to the City
hospital and three to the Wheeling
hospital, while number are at houses
near the scene of the accident. Not
less than 10000 persons visited the
scene of the wreck OF those who
were hurt several will die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
BURNED AS HERETICs.
Religious Fanaticism Goes Wild at Texa-
capa, Mexico.

capa, Mexico.
NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-The World
contains additional details of the
burning of ten heretics by the Judge
of the Mexican town of Texacapa.
The dispatch says: As soon as the
news reached Mollange. the principal
town in the district, the municipal
president ana minor officials, with an
escort of over sixty men, armed with
rifles, went to Texacapa, where they
found everybody in the public square
executing grotesque dances in honor
of the virgin of Guadaloupe around
the ruins of the jail, a small
building solidly constructed, close
to the parish church In this
jail previous to Saturday had been
confined Nicholas Hernandez, Martin
Santiago, Jose Manuel, Casper Hern-
andez, Juan Tomas, Juan Tomas sec
ond, Maria Juana, Maria Magdalena,
Maria Conception and an infant child.
They had been rudeIy hustled from
their homes at dead of night on the
extraordinary charge preferred by the
auxiliary town judge that their lives
were an evil in the sight of God, and
that they were enemies of the faith
and heretics whom God had ordered
through his holy saint to be consumed
by fire.
The auxiliary judge related this
with the utmost sangfroid to the au-
thorities. He added that GOD had
wrought astonishing miracles to- con-
form what the saint had told him in
the vision. Said the judge: II obeyed
the divine command and ordered out
my alguayciles (constables), and we
took these sinners from their beds and
dragged them in the darkness of night,
weeping and wai1ing, to the Jail.
When they were locked securely in,
ordered the alguayciles to set the
building on fire."
Twenty-one arrests were made, al
though the fanatical mob threatened
death to the authorities. The prison
ers, securely bound around the arms
and chained together, were marched
to Mollanee, where judicial investi
cation l take place. The whole
population of Texacapa appears gone
mad. All believe the auxiliary judge
was commissioned by the Almighty
and the saints to destroy evildoers
| They point to the pile of bones or
which they profess to see miraculously
| traced outline forms of the saints who
on advising the judge to burn heretics
left their images. The community i:
nothing but an open air madhouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
TRAMPS IN WILD ORGIE.


ELIZABETH. n. J., Nov. 4.-There was
a tramp parade between Aldene and
Westfield last night Two gangs of hobos
Joined forces and marched toward Gran
ford. At the head of the procession were
the leaders of the gangs, each carrying a
lighted torch staff stolen from railroad
switch signals. The mob was hilarious
and shouted ribald songs. They attempt
ed to hold up every vehicle they met on
the highway. and several of the tramps
were slashed with horsewhips by the
drivers They fred volley of stones at
a party of young men and compelled
them to flee. The tramps camped west
of Crawford. They robbed numerous
chicken GOODS and held an orgie which
was continued until late in the night
This morning they boarded eastbound
coal trains
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
WOULD NOT STRIKE =
Employees of the Montana Central Refuse

Employees of the Montana Central Refuse
to Obey an order to Quit Work.
BUTTE, Mont, Nov. 1T was an
nounced last night that a general
strike would go into effect on the
Great Northern at u o'clock last
night on account of the refusal of
President Hill to meet the media ton
committee of ST. Paul. Investigation
proves that a strike was ordered to
take effect at that hour. but the en-
ployes of the Montana Central have
refused to take any part in the trouble
and they have announced that they
willrSot strike under any considera-
tioTSNS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. At is
highly probable, as result of the
conference of local Republicans with
ex-Attorney General Kitchener, that
the friends of Mr.. Harrison will move
early for the displacement of Chair
man Carter of the National Repub
l1can committee, and the substitution,
if not of an out and out Harrison man,
at least of one who will be in accord
with the majority sentiment of the
party in the matter of silver 1egisla-
ton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
A REAL NEW WOMAN.
She Is Handler With a Pistol Than Her
Enrared Lover Is.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Nov. 4-Yes-
terday at the village of Eagle Irwin
Hostley and Bette Shields, who have
been lovers, fell out on account of
Hostley's jealousy. She was seen by
him on the street with another man
the previous day To-day he de-
manded an explanation which was
given, but which did not suit him. He
fred at her, the bullet cutting her
neck slightly. Bette used her pistol
freely in the street duel that ensued,
shooting three times. and each bullet
taking effect. Hostley is dying and
Miss Shields is under arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

Rev a. ". Prantch, who spent eleven
years as 9 missionary in India will givs
an instructive and entertaining lecture
this evening on India" describing the
dress coustoms. habits and religion of
the people; also singing their native
songs at the At. Olive M. E. church 1928
Buchanan ST The lecture is free,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
For Cuban Independence.

New York. Nov. A morning
paper asserts that another Cuban ex-
petition is being formed, the members
of which all belong to the National
Guard of New Jersey. All are said to
be sharpshooters and qualified to COM
mand companies and to be trained in
signal corps work. The men say their
object is to secure practical military
work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
THE PRIZE FIGHTERS.
Corbett Has Left Hot Springs for the East
-Fitzsimmons' Movements.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Nov. 4.-Excite-
ment over the prize fight question has
entirely died out and things have set
tied down to normal condition. Cor
bett and party left Hot Springs last
night for Memphis. FitzsiTnmens'
movements are uncertain. He will
give show here tonight, but Martin
Julian has not decided upon his plans
after that. All the special correspond
ents have left and the town seems
deserted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
Murdered a Child.

nOMAHA, Neb., Nov. ada Gasl<in, a
11-year-old-girl, was criminally as
saulted and murdered last night and
her bloody corpse was found in va
cant, house on Half Howard street at
1:45 this morning by detective. Mar
tin Booker has been arrested on sus-
picion of having committed the crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

DENIsoN, Texas, Nov. A Missouri,
Kansas and Texas passenger train
was wrecked near this city yesterday
The engineer was killedtoutright. The
mail. baggage and express cars and
three coaches were wrecked. Twenty
two passengers were injured. The
train was loaded with passengers for
the Dallas fair. The wreck is sup
posed to have been caused by a broken
Ii
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
THE GREAT REGATTA.
All the Crack Oarsmen viii Come To-
gether at Austin.

All the CRACK Oarsmen VIII Come To-
gether at Austin.
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4.-The inter-
national regatta, which commences
here to-day and continues until No
VEN Der s, promises to be one of the
greatest aquatic events ever held in this
country, England or Australia. All
the crack oarsmen of the world will
come together. One of the very in
terestipg features of the regatta will
be the one and one-half mile race be-
tween Miss Rose Mosenthein and Miss
Tillie Ashley. 1t will be remem bered
that they rowed on the Mississippi
river at St. Louis about a year ago
for the American championship. Miss
Mosenthein being declared the winner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
DIED IN A sKYsCEAPER.
Four Men Burned to a Crisp and One
Fatally Injured.

New YORK. Nov. 4.-Several lives
were lost in the fire which started
about 1 o'clock yesterday morning on
the second floor of the six story brick
building at Pelham street, owned
by Well s. Meyer, and used as sweat
shop. Three charred and almost I'M
recognizable bodies were taken from
the ruins, and one man who jumped
to save his life from the flames was SO
injured that he died in Governor
hOsnital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

ARCADIA, Iowa, Nov. 4.-Fire visited
Arcadia last night and only one store
is left in town. It burned over an
area of four acres. The estimated loss
is S55, 900, partly covered by insurance.
A high wind was blowing at the tirne
and there were no appliances for fight
ING rhe fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
Zen Powell Assassinated.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 4.-Ben Pow
ell, a young man about town, was
assassinated as he entered his home
on Kerr avenue just before daylight
this morning. Richard Johnson, a
negro, has been arrested, charged with
the crime
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
LIaaOr safes Inst gao-th

The liquor sales last month were As
more than for the same month last year
when six more druggists were selling
than now. The figures are for October,
'9z, IS druggists, 1891 sales; for Octo-
Der, '95. 81 druggists, 6,276 sales. This
Sc an alarming increase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

DIR. John I. Hancock, one of the
best known physicians of Little Rock,
Ark, was shot dead by William Brown,
an engineer, because of intimacy with
Browns wife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
Humboldt Flour MIL In Ashes.

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Nov. 4.-The Hum
boldt Flour mill, the largest of its
kind in Southeast Nebraska. was to-
tally destroyed by fire at an early
hour yesterday morning. Loss 500, 900,
insurance S25, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

1000 pieces new music. embracing all
the late popular songs and choicest in
strumentai music just received by E. B.
Guild, It's Kansas avenue. Catalogues
free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

Ex-Presfaens Harrison in Chicago.
CHICAGO. Nov 4-Ex- President Har-
rison OF indianapolis arrived in Chicago
Saturday morning and will remain for
several days. He is engaged as counsel
in a patent case which is pending in the
United States circuit court and will make
an argument before Judge Woods on
Monday. Mr. Harrison did not register
at any of the hotels and his presence in
the city was not generally known. Dur
his stay he will stop with friends on the
south sides
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
NEGRO MAY VOTE AWHILE.
Ee Will be Allowed the Right for Two
Years in South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Nov. 4-The settle
ment practically of the suffrage prob
lem in South Carolina is more or less a
victory for the colored delegates to the
constitutional convention. Their earnest
and able pleading for fair treatment for
their race had its effect upon the con-
vention, and votes were made for honest
elections.
South CaroIir has walked in the
mire of corruption for twenty years. Let
US pull her out and place her high above
reproach," shouted Senator Tillman,
and he added: Il am willing to give
the good, deserving white man and black
man who cannot read or write, and who
has not $40 worth of property, two
years within which to be registered and
become a qualified voter. 1 shall use
every effort within my power to Danish
illiteracy from the land, but let US make
this law fixed and beyond the possibility
Of fraud, SO that after Jan. l, 1898, every
honest and intelligent white man and
negro can vote if he can read and write
or has $500 worth of property"
The above statement virtually gives
the suffrage plan that has passed the
second reading in the convention and
will hardly be changed on the third
reading.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04

Everybody takes the JOURNALS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-04
NEW WILLIAM TELL MONUMENT.


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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
A CRY FOR HELP.
Great Work for the Home Missionary
Society I'm Nebraska.

Great Work for tho Home Missionary
Society I'm Nebraska.
BosroN, Jan. 2.-The Congregations
Home Missionary Society is in receipt OF
additional special correspondence re-
latipg to suffering and the needs
of the people In portions OF Nebraska.
The Rev. j. F. Smith Of Ssrgent, Nebraska,
says; ~Tkss "a great many poor
eseaihs clothingi and fuel. / was in
home the other day where six children
and a mother were sick and suffering for
proper food. Pastors OF Eastern churches
cannot realize the difficulties that we on
the front have to contend with. Had
IL not been for tho timely
assistance OF the Home Mission
ary Society, do not know what would
have become OF us thus far. For TWO
years the people have ploughed and sown
and received nothing, or comparatively
nothing. find 1t but little use to tell a
man the Gospel story when he is hungry.
What no needs is food to satisfy the
Cravings OF the stomach and
clothes to cover his nskedness.
ht many eents HOt
fed nor the naked clothed. IL friends In
the East cou d see tue faces OF those to
whom we have taken food and rsiment
light up with Joy, they would zee their
gif,s transformed .nto treasures in
Heaven. When friends give of their
earthly store to support missiens y on
the frontier, they are pouring oil into the
cruse that keeps the light OF civilization
burnihg, Withhold your gifts and the
light will flicker and die and the inhabi-
tants OF these prairies will be left in dark
ness OF fanaticism, ignorance and super
stition."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
Farmer Greene Came, Anyway.

In spite OF the frequent newspaper an
nouncements that because OF Governor
Browns illness his proposed New Years
reception would not take place, here were
several callers at the executive mansion
yesterday afternoon and they were enter
tanned by Mrs. Brown. Old Farmer Greene
OF Buttonwoods started TO drive TO the
city aud was half way over the road be-
fore he learned there was TO be no recep-
tioa, but ne wouldn't turn back ard he
explained afterward that as ho was over
80 years old he could not afford to miss
any OF these last opportunities to attend
New Years receptions. He wns very well
come at $50 Washington street.
Among the flowers sent TO His Excel
lency was a magnificent bouquet from the
mascot" who performed the same act OF
courtesy at the Now port election.
be Governor is better today, and al
though IL will be impossible Tor him to
attend the official reception at the 1roca-
dero this evening, he expects TO get ou.
BY the end OF the week-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
AGAINST GAMBLING LAW.
Rev. George 3. Perry Of Central Falls
0utspoken.

Rev. George Powell Perry of the Broad
Street Baptist Church, Central Falls, took
occasion Sunday morning to refer in his
sermon, or prelude thereto, to the gam
bling law OF the State. Following Is q
brief abstract of what he said:
"The Christian people OF Rhode Island
are about to petition our General AS
sembly to repeal the So called gambling
law which Is now upon our statute
books. i trust that every citizen, mem
ber Of this church, will subscribe his
name TO that petition. Two facts OF grave
imporrance confronts US. Gambling
in its worst form is rampant
in our State. There is no more
serious menace to the we'll being Of COM
monwealth than gambling in any form.
No one can dispute these facts. The laws
OF other states are compelling gamblers TO
seek refuge within our borders. Ii is time
that we should stay this food OF evil.
The matter engages our attention at a
time when we have much encourage
ment from without. IL the Empire
State has put its ban on this
nefarious business why can not Little
RhodyP Ii can anu II will when the
aroused Christian sentiment shall have
expressed itself. We want our Legislature
to know what we think about the matter.
Pray for the press of our State that this
mighty agency may lift its right arm to
strike strong blow for the reform we
expect. Do what you can personally TO
persuade any one of our Representatives
or Senators, whom you m3y know to act
the righteous part in the matter"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
Providence Franklin Society.


The annual meeting OF the Franklin
Society was held last evening at their
rooms, 54 North Main street.
After reports from he several commit
tees James Henry was elected to member
ship. The treisurer's report was read and
accepted; receipts si32.49, and expendi-
lures S4l3,07. Officers were elected as
follows:
President. Scott A. Smith; vice presi-
dent, c. A. Catlin; secretary, G. X.
browne; treasurer, A. l.. Calder; standing
committee, ID. w. Hoyt, James M. South
wick, DIR. N. y. Whitaker; librarian,
George II. Noble; cabinet keeper,
Jonathan Bailey; assistant, w. B. w.
Hnllett; excursion committee, DIR. N. Is.
Whitaker, l.. w. Russell, III. A. Man
chesterS room committee, &. r. browne.
The usual tax OF 81 was voted. The fol-
lowing died since the last annual report:
William Staples, w lillian Nisbet and Mrs.
Sarah =. Blake.
At the conclusion OF business the presi-
dent read his annual review of scientific
discoveries and achievements in engineer
ing during the past year. Adjourned to
January 10, when paper will be read by
John Fretwell subject, "An Autumn
Trip in Labrador, New Foundland and
Cape Breton" illustrated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
ALL The PoMP.
Massachusetts Legislature
Convened Today.
Hon. William N. Butler Chosen Pres
ident Of the Senate.
Hon. George w. l.. Meyer Elected
Speaker of the House.

Boston, Jan. .2.-The Legislature con-
vened at II o'clock this morning with all
the pomp OF past years. Hon. William
NJ. Butler OF New Bedford was chosen
president OF the Senate and II. ID.
Coolidge OF Concord clerk. Hon.
George V. l.. Meyer was elected
speaker OF the house and Edward A. NJ.
Mclaughlin clerk. Captain j. q. b.
Adams was chosen sergeant-at-arms by q
concurrent vote, The organization cere-
monies were held in old senate and house
chambers although the new building is
practically in readiness. The officers
elected are the same as at last session, the
only contest being in the election OF Clerk
Mclaughlin. The opposition which de-
veloped against him died out last mig ht,
however, and the proposed caucus was
not held. Governor Greenhalge will be
inaugurated in the new hall OF the House
OF representatives.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
He DIDN'T WANT PIE.

The head OF one OF the largest plumbing
establishments in the city was accosted
by a man on Dyer street yesterday noon,
who said he was hungry. The fellow was
taken into a nearby restaurant, and the
man accosted told the proprietor to give
the poor fellow good dinner. One Of
the attendants took his order, which con-
sisted OF a cup of coffee and piece OF
apple pie.
One of the walters made some remark
as TO the condition of the man, who was
somewhat under the influence of liquor.
He overheard the remark, and he asked
the waiter "who she thought he was?
/ don't want your pie, I've got money"
and he took from his pocket two dollar
bill and showed it the waiter, 'T want
money"
He then left the table, leaving the pie
untouched, and before he was fairly out
of the room, accosted man, and those in
the dining room saw him in the act of
begging from four persons in the vicinity,
and in one case he was successful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-02
HOPE CLUB RECEPTION.
A New Years Festival That Was I'M
mensely Fine.

Ii was a triumphant New Years night
for the women Of society. They were the
guests at the Hope Clubs reception and
for the first time in over eight years were
allowed TO invade the sacred precints OF
their fathers, hus bands and brothers--the
fashionable club men OF Providence.
The reception was tried as An expert
ment with the view of ofmaking II a regular
annual event, providing the affair was
successful. 1t was successful, even more
SO than the Hope Club had expected, and
the rather scant list OF society's San
nuas" in this city will In all probability
receive mos. attractive and desirable ad-
dition.
The three hours of the evening mem
toned in the invitation for THE reception
went very rapidly. II took the ladies
fully an hour to make up for The lost eight
years In which to admire the rooms that
they had been excluded from and comment
upon the furnishings aud pictures, the
bric-a- brac, the draperies and the
plants. All apartments were opened and
all were filled with 700 as good looking
people as well groomed society
could bring together. The women were
radiant and the members were glad that
they had asked them. IL will be 12 months
more before the interior of that club
house will present such ascene again. The
broad staircases of the house, its hooks
and alcoves were made for handsome
women to stand in and tho guests made
constantly changing groups of living
pictures without arrangement, suggestive
Of the kind that Gibson draws for "Life
in delineaiing his ideal American girls.
The first attraction was the table and
the guests who were so unfortunate as TO
arrive after supper was served missed Sec
ing the most elaborate and artistic spread
ever laid in this city. The center
piece was fountain of many
streams OF water playing in the
constantly changing light OF coiored
electric lamps at its base, and FROM the
basin arose the curved body of an inn
mense salmon. A stuffed boar's head was
the principal piece at one end of the table
while the game and meats were at
the other and in between were
the shrimp encrusted Holsters
English pheasants in plumage, but all
prepared for the carver; the cakes and the
ices. But it was all to eat and at ii o'clock
the work OF the clubs chef and superin-
tendent was culinary wreck.
Music for the evening was by Reeves
Orchestra located behind a bit of tropical
garden.