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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-26
THE EARTH TREMBLED.

Shocks of Earthquake Felt Yesterday
Morning.
BY the United Press.
st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 25.-A distinct
shock of earthquake was felt in the
suburban town of Kirkwood, fifteen
miles west of here, at 5 o'clock this
morning. A number of families We're
awakened by the vibration which was
of sufficient force to shake windows
and rattle crockery.
Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 25.-Two slight
shocks of earthquake were felt here
and at Sumner, twelve miles distant, at
5 o'clock this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-26
Politics Mixed in Venezuela.

BY the United Press.
New York, Feb. 25.-The steamer Car
acas, from Porto Cabello, Feb. 1G, which
arrived here today, brings the news that
political affairs are very unsettled in
Venezuela.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-26
Railway Tickets Stolen.
= It.it1I Drne.

by CHV VHIlVU t TVSS'
Pottsviile. Pa, Feb. 25.-Last night a
party of boys broke into the office of the
Schuylkill Electric Railway company, at
Palo Alto, and secured between $1,000 and
s., 500 worth of tickets. Warrants for the
arrest of the young thieves have been is
supd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-26
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania. fair: cooler;
northwest winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
IN IT FOR HIMSELF.
Morton Has Made No Alliance
With Harrison.
The Governor Wouldn't Play
Second Fiddle Again.
HAS NEW YORK SOLID.
Delegation Will Support
Him for President.
This is Secretary of State
Palmer's Opinion.

ALBANY. May 25.-"I do not believe
there is any foundation for this talk that
Gov. Morton has made an alliance with
ex-President Harrison to bring about the
nomination of a Harrison and Morton
ticket in 1885," said John Palmer, the
secretary of state. "Mr Norton" he
added, has been vice president once
and the office probably has no further
attractions for him
Besides, the fact must be considered
that he was elected governor of New
Y ork in 1894 by the remarkable majority
of 10000 and that his course as COVER
nor has been highly satisfactory to his
fellow citizens, irrespective of party.
think that popular as he was when he
became governor he is a much stronger
man today, for as the chief executive of
the state he has carried out the general
will in a variety of ways.
much as l respect Benjamin Harri-
son, l am convinced that Levi ?. Morton
is the logical candidate of the New York
Republicans for the presidency. If he
desires the nomination he will have d
solid delegation from New York state to
the national convention. To my mind
that appears to be the drift of Republi-
can sentiment in this state"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
OH, WHAT A RAIN.

The Heaviest shower in Two Years Be.
gan Falling at 2 40.
Mr.. Jennings has not only said that it
might rain soon, but there are visible in
dications of it in the clouds.
There has been gradual rise in tenn
perature, approaching more nearly the
normal, over the country; the greatest
rise during the past twenty four hours
being at Topeka and Bismarck.
The ''low" has moved southwark and
is now central near Bismarck, N. D.;
with southerly winds over the states,
thence to the gulf and northwesterly
winds in the mountain states. Rain has
fallen from eastern Montana to Texas.
The barometer is rising in western
Montana.
During the past twenty four hours the
conditions favoring rain have sensibly
improved in the vicinity of Topeka. The
temperature here this morning was 90
above This afternoon it had climbed to
80 at2 o'clock.
LATERAL 2:45 this afternoon a splen-
did rain began falling, and within half
an inch had fallen with promise of
more Rain is reported at points north
and south of here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
M'CULLOCH DEAD
His Long Illness Ended Early
This Morning.
Was Secretary Of Treasury First
Under Lincoln.
AGAIN UNDER ARTHUR
Was the Organizer Of the Cur
rency Bureau.
He Had Arrived at the Age Of
Eighty Years.

WASHINGTON, May 24-Hugh McCul-
loch, formerly secretary of the treasury
died shortly before o'clock this morn
ing. With him when the end came were
his two sons, married daughter and a
grandson. Death was calm and peace
full, the patient being for some previous
time in a comato5e condition. MIR. Nc
Culloch WAS over eighty years OF age
No arrangements have yet been made
for the funeral, aud probably none will
be made until the arrival of his daughter
Mary She sailed for New York on the
18th and will probably reach New York
either today or tomorrow.
Hugh McCulloch was born in Kenne-
bunk, Maine In 1924 Sc entered Bow
doin college, but left in his sophomore
year on account of his health. He
studied law, and on being
admitted to practice, removed
to Fort Wayne, Ind, in 1888. In 1885 he
was chosen cashier OF the branch If the
State Bank of Indiana, and as such, and
also as a director, was connected with it
until 1857. In that year he was elected
president of the State bank, in which
position he continued until 1868
Soon afterward he was appointed by
President Lincoln comptroller of the cur
rency, which bureau he organized and
put into successful operation. In March,
1865 entered the cabinet as secretary of
the treasury, succeeding William Pitt
Fes5enden, OF Blaine. He continued in
this position throughout President john
sons term Again in 1884 President
Arthur appointed him secretary of the
treasury to succeed Walter Q. Gresham.
Mr.. McCulIoch gained great deal of
notoriety on account of his opposition to
greenbacks.
lie is the author of book entitled
"Men and Measures of Half Century"
which is an embodiment of mis- recol-
lectio ns aud opinions and contains many
interesting comments upon men aud the
events of his time. In it he severely
criticises some of the actions of General
Grant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
CALLS HIM ANARCHIST
A Wichita Minister Denounces Governor
Morrill, at Y. p. S. c. z. Convention.

A Wichita Minister Denounces Governor
Morrill, at Y. p. S. c. z. Convention.
KANSAS CITY, May PA special to
the Star from Wichita says: State con-
vention Y. P. S. c. E. developed sensa-
tion last night when Rev. ]. S
Gould of Wichita launched a vehement
attack upon Governor Morrill, for his
policy of non-interference with alleged
violations of the liquor law.
He said: "When governor of this COM
mOnwealth states that the laws can
only be enforced where public sentiment
demand it, ft is time for Christian En-
deavorers to raise voices against
such spirit of disloyalty and anarchy"
Prof. S. D. Kelly, of Emporia, president
of the Kansas Y. P. S. c. E , in his annual
address also condemned the attitude of
Governor Morrill,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
WHEAT YIELD ANAvERAGE
Less Than Half Crop In Kansas, But
Good in the North.

Good in the North.
NEW YORK, May 24-The World to-
day publishes telegraphic reports from
nearly 800 points in the wheat belt, show
ing the exact condition of the crop.
These reports" the World says "show
that on the vast wheat farms of the north
west, in Minnesota and the Dakotas, the
wheat crop is not only uninjured. bus
actually is in better than the average
condition. Never better is a significant
ly frequent expression of the correspon-
dents from that section of the country.
From the southern section of the
wheat belt there comes a different story.
Kansas reports indicate less than half
crop In illinois,, Indiana, and Ohio
chinch bugs, rust, and other ills have
aided the frost in doing extensive
damage to wheat Missouri and Michi-
gan also report heavy losses.
"On the Pacific slope, which is becom-
ing one of the largest wheat producing
sections in the country. all reports agree
that the crop is above the average.
Taking the whole wheat belt together
with the Pacific slope it seems clear
from these reports that the present pros
poets are at least an average crop.
Favorable conditions and an increased
crop in the vast fields of the northwest
will easily make up for the lessened
crops in the diminished wheat area of
the central states"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
NIB. NOEL MAKES S3 900.
By the Rise in Wheat-Thomas Page
Realizes a Big Sum.

Several Topeka men who hap
pened to have a big stock of
wheat on hand have made lots of money
recently. Thomas Page of the
Mid Continent mills, who has always
been cautious enough to keep 10000 to
$4,000 bushels of wheat on hand is a
gamer by the rise in wheat. The Crosby
mills have some wheat on hand, but not
enough to run them very long Moore
6 Miller, grain dealers, have made quite
a sum through cash wheat J. c.
Goings has quite a bit in the ele-
vntors and feels rich enough to spend
the week in Kansas City watching the
wheat tickers. P G. Noel, x-president
of the First National bank, had a lot of
wheat in the elevators, by reason of
which he is over $4,000 better off than
he was early in the spring.
There is about $4,000 to 100000 bush
els of wheat in the Capital elevator and
considerable in the Rock Island eleva-
tor, and the parties holding warehouse
receipts are content to leave the grain
there for the present Some of the ware
house receipts represent margin of so
per cent already.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
GOV. HUMPHREY SQUEEZED
He Went Notes for People and Loses
Lots of Money.

Ex-Governor Lyman Z. Humphrey
of Independence was in Topeka this
week to attend to important private
business. He has been greatly worried
the past two years with suits brought
against him to compel him to pay
debts contracted by others. Il was
foolish enough to endorse notes given
by several of my political friends" said
ex- Governor Humphrey to Arthur Cap
uer, who publishes the item in his
paper 81 was under obligations to
them for political favors, and when
they came to me to endorse a note or
go on a bond 1 could not very well re-
fuse. 1 never anticipated trouble in the
matter at all. but l was terribly mistaken.
I was caught for $500 at one jump not
long ago, and for smaller amounts in
other cases. 1t can not be helped now,
but if l had it to do over again. | would
never become surety for anyone.
1t is said that George R Peck endorsed
the same paper which caused Governor
Humphrey to lose his money, and that he,
too, has decided never again to become
surety for any one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
M'KINLEY ATGRANp'S TOMB
He VIII Deliver an Address There on
Decoration Day.

COLUMBUS, o.. May 24-Gov IcKin-
ley of Ohio has accepted an invitation to
deliver a memorial address at Grants
tomb on the afternoon of Decoration dav.
Invitations to be present have been sent
to President Cleveland, his cabinet, Gov.
Morton and staff, ex-President Harrison,
the mayors of New York City and Brook
lyn, judges of the courts of record, the
police commissioners of both cities and
members of the Grant monument asso-
citation
In the evening Gov. Mckinley will be
the guest of Gen Grant Post G. A. r, of
Brooklyn, at the Montauk club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
Is ALMOST BRUTALITY.
A Story of Neglect that is a Shame to
Christian Topeka.


"If he had had proper care, nursing
and nourishment he would have got
we'll"
This is what City Physician Mitchell
says of Thomas Banfeld who lies stark
and cold in poorly furnished room in
the house at the southwest corner of
Crane and Monroe streets.
Thomas Banf1eld died because there
was no one in this Christian city who
would care for him in his illness, and
seven little children and a sick wife cry
for husband and father.
Two weeks ago the man walked
twenty miles from where he had
been working and reached home. He
had a little money, and he knew
that his family was in want. A chubby
16-month- old baby held out its arms to
him when he entered the house and he
forgot that he was tired and exhausted.
Next morning he had a fever. He ex-
pected to get better, but instead became
worse. The little money he brought
with him was soon exhausted. He con
would have been called, but there was
no money to pay one and doctors do not
work for nothing.
Last Tuesday a bill collector who
called at the house found Rantield lying
across the bed unconscious His wife,
sick and the picture of despair,
sat helpless near the bed. A day
or two ago he called again
and he found the man in the middle of
the floor raving in delirium. He tore
up the carpet and struck his little
daughter in his frenzy. He was helped
into bed and quieted.
DR.. Mitchell says he was notified about
the case last Tuesday, and since then
he has called every day. He supposed
the family would get some one to attend
to the patient and administer the medi-
cine. He says the county should have
cared for the man.
The police were also notified, but did
nothing.
The dead man was still uncared for
when a JOURNAL reporter called at the
house at 2 o'clock this afternoon, though
he died at 10 o'clock last night An
undertaken was notified, but refused to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
A WAVING TROLLEY WIRE.
Made Things Look Dangerous at Kansas
Avenue and sixth Today.

The loose end of live trolley wire
caused more than ordinary commotion at
the corner Of Sixth street and Kansas
avenue shortly after l o'clock this after
noon.
The end of the Sixth street trolley
broke loose from the main wire on the
avenue and an end of the wire about six
feet long swung in the air.
A street car empIoye telephoned to
headquarters for a man to fix the wire
and Policeman WelIman stood guard and
kept Eassers out of the way. The only
danger was to passengers on Kansas
avenue cars, and they kept carefully
away from the side of the car which was
brushed by the loose wire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24

The following Topeka people have left
town by rail within the last "a hours via
the Rock Island: Louis Russell, Duluth;
Thornton Cook, Herington; J. E. Ward,
Chicago; W. j. Hurd, HoIton; Charles
Otis, Keokuk; T. ]. lyman, St Joseph
Via the Santa Fe: l. NJ McKinstry,
Frankfort; r. H. semple, Ottawa; R. n.
Allen, Chanute; w. w. Morse, Leaven-
worth; A 7. Horner and H. C. Stuart,
Florence. Via the Union Pacific: D. c.
Everett, Beatrice: o. S. Hiatt, Leaven-
worth; ]. NJ. Searles, Kansas City; Mrs.
c. KreutsOn, Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
VICTORIA IS rs.
England Begins to Celebrate the
Queens Birthday.
The Great Demonstration Will
Continue Three Days.
HAS RULED 5S YEARS.
Is the Oldest Sovereign in
Europe but One.
Booming Cannon Are Heard
Around the World.

LONDON, May 24-The 10th birthday
of Queen Victoria was observed today at
all the naval and military stations with
the exception of this city by the usual
display of stages, trooping of the colors,
etc.
In London the celebration of her
majesty's birthday will be observed to-
morrow with the trooping of the colors
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
TO APPOINT A RECEIVER.
Judge Hazen viii Name One For the Gulf
and Interstate.

In the district court today, Horace w.
Dake was given judgment in the sum of
1900 against the Gulf & Interstate rail
road BIr Dake has been the vice pres
dent of the road ana he claimed this
sum as salary and expense account. On
the motion to appoint a receiver, Judge
Hazen agreed to appoint one. He told
the attorneys in the case to get together
and agree upon a receiver.
The only two persons suggested are
Horace NJ. Dake and Otis Hungate,
either of whom would be glad to accept
the receivership of the vast interests in
volved for the glory of being receiver.
Judge Hazen will probably appoint Mr.
Dake
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
TO REMOVE BYRNES.

the New York Police Investigated.
New YORK, May 24-An afternoon pa
per makes the statement that the police
board has determined to remove Super
intendent Byrnes and Inspector Williams
and to institute a thorough reorganiza-
tion of the police.
Police Inspector Williams has been
retired from the force upon his own ap-
plication.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24

brick manufacturers are in favor of the
union scale of wages and it is proboble
that the union yards will begin oper-
ations again next week, while the non
union yards will have to quit.
The strikers made threatening demon
strstions at two or three points today
where brick were being unloaded from
cars but were dispersed by the police.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
a SchooI PicnIc Todnv.

The annual picnic of the West Sixth
street school was held at Martins Hill
this morning. The children and their
friends mustered in force and very en-
joyable time was spent under the super
vision of the principal, Mrs. Ashpole, and
Mr. John Sutheren, school director.
Each scholor wore a miniature United
States flag, donated by Mr.. George Gallon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
OUR INDIANS PLAY BALL
The Haskell Institute Team is Playing in
Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 24-The Cherokee
Giants, twelve full blooded Indians, who
are on a base ball tour from the Haskell
Institute, Lawrence, Kansas, to the New
England states are playing a series of
six games with the Edgars at Thirty
Seventh and Butler streets. The COM
plete schedule is as follows: This after
noon, Saturday and Sunday
afternoons at Thirty Seventh and Butler
streets; Sunday morning at Clybourn
place and PAULINE street. and Monday at
Hammond, Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May 27.-The Jour
nal today prints sensation al story to
the effect that DR.. Geo. W. Fraker, who
was supposed to have been drowned at
Excelsior Springs, Mo, in 1898, and who
held $5S.8OO in insurance policies which
the insurance companies have since been
ordered by court to pay his heirs, has
been located in Marysville, Mich, where
he is living under an assumed name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
CelebratiD$in Canada.

WINDSOR, May 24-The streets were
crowded today with many thousands of
the queens subjects, who are taking
part in the Celebration of the queens
birthday. The parade, which was made
shortly before noon. was an impos-
ing military spectacle. The center
of the attraction was the fourth regiment
of Highlanders, eight companies strong.
Their novel appearance in full highland
ers' uniform calRd out plaudits of the
crowds. The celebration will last through
tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
WILL BOYCOTT BRICK.

Striking Brickmakers in Chicago VIII
Institute a Boycott.
CHICAGO, May 24-The striking
brickmakers have appealed to the
bricklayers union for aid in their
fight against the bosses who
have refused to pay the union scale.
The strike situation now promises to
take a peculiar turn.
At the bricklayers' meeting to-
night it is understood that
a resolution will be passed which
practically means a boycott, of all but
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24

thur, duke of Connaught; Leopold, duke
of Albany, and Princess Beatrice All
have large families save the Princess
Louise, who married the marquis of
Lorne. The queens youngest son, the
duke of Albany, died in 1884; her
daug hter, Princess Alice, in 1878. Her
other children are all living.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
Higher Than tsIIderov,. k;.

The old Trojan, Managsr Leland ~
the Regent Rogers'' troupe. has absD-
aoned his purpose of going on the road
tnls season on account of the bad break
OF state Treasurer Atherton. It ia said
mat Governor Morrill, owned a control
ing interest in the play; but the dra-
matte critic of the Topeka JoURNA1
knocked It higher than Gilderov's Kite
which is said to be several degrees,
higher than ever the moon rises S4r.
gentine Republic. --'00' ar
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
Refuncd teTndfct Gordon.

LOUISVILLE. May 24-The Jefferson
county grand jury has refused to
indict Fulton Gordon for the
double killing of his wife
and Archibald Brown, son of Kentuoky's
governor. whom Gordon found in a bed
room together four weeks ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
$4,000 AN HOUR.
A Kansas City Man Makes 100000 on
Whoa.

KANSAS CITY, May 24.-One of the
made almost if not quite 100000 since
the price Of wheat started up. lie
has been on the safe Side of the
squeeze almost every time and
on one day cleared out at night with
$4,000 profit for every hour he had re-
mained in the building trading. He
drew the winning out with the exception
of certain amount that is tied up in the
Schroeder failure.
A number of men from the country
have made snug fortunes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
MORE ATCHISON BONDS.

The Reorganization Company Has Re-
ceived Deposits of $5e, 800.
New YORK, May "A The re-
organization committee of the At
Gibson railroad has received
deposits of $52, ,392, 800 general
mortgage bonds Certificates of deposit
for this amount were issued by the COM
mittee and they havo been listed on the
Stock exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
GOV. MORRILL, INTERFERES.
Issues Instructions Not to Allow the Gard
ner-Dixon Fight.

LEAvENwoRTH, May "a 4-Sherif Roth
enberger received a letter this morning
from Governor Morrill, with explicit in
structions to prevent the Dixon Gardner
prize fight that is scheduled to come off
in southern part of Leavenworth county
next Sunday. The sheriff says he will
have large force of deputies on the
ground and surely prevent it's taking
place in this county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
VIII Carleton Lectures.

SoUrH BEND. Ind, May 24-The exer-
cises incident to the eighteenth annual
commencement of the Mishawaka high
school were concluded this evening with
a lecture by VIII Carleton of Brooklyn,
n. Y, on the 'Chair of Success" with
original recitationa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
CettOn FEas 10 he Replanted.

DENIsoN, Tex. May 24-The frosts
and continued cold weather will neces-
state the replanting of nearly the whole
crop of cotton in this section and the
Indian territory. A large number of
farmers are engaged in blowing in the
cotton, which is mildewed and blotched
ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
MAXWELL GRANT VALID.
a Decision Rendered by Judge Brewer in
the Famous Case.

WASHINGTON. May 24-The validity
of the Maxwell land grant, covering a
large tract of land in Colorado and New
Mexico, was again confirmed by the
United States supreme court Monday in
decision rendered by Justice Brewer
in the case of Marion Russell versus the
Maxwell Land Grant company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
SUNDAY BALL ENJOINED.
No Games Can BE Played on Sunday In
ST. Paul.

ST. Paul, May 24-Judge Otis. of
the district court, today issued a per
manent injunction against Sunday base
ball games on the present park. This
does not affect other parts of the city.
Captain Comiskey is quoted as saving
tnat ne Will move his club to some other
city if not allowed to play Sunday games
in St Paul.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24
Springfield ~Leader,, sold.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, May 24-The
Leader, an afternoon paper, was today
bought by H. S. Jewell, who for three
years has been business manager of the
Democrat. Frank W. Gregory will con-
tinue as editor