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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-24
Lawyer +. a. Mitchell Dead.

CHICAGO. April 24-Frederick A
Mitchell, at One time the weaIthiest
and best known criminal lawyer in Chi
cago, died here today in Strengthened
circumstances He practiced for a time
in Kansas City, and attracted. attention
as attorney for the James boys, the no
torious bandits. The funeral will occur
in Kansas City Friday.
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sentenced for six Months.

John w. Maddox, the defaulting post
master at Gueda Springs, who
was recently captured at Winfield,
alter he had been fugitive
several months, was taken before Judge
Foster this afternoon and was sentenced
to six months in the Shawnee county
Jail He pleaded guilty to embezzling
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WAS Rohhed of a22OOO.

PLAINFlELD, n. j., April 24.-The
First National bank was robbed of $22, :
725 Monday. It is thought the theft was
committed while there were but two
clerks in the bank when a stranger en-
tered and engaged them in conversation,
while confederate reached the vault
through the directors room.
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APPOINTMENTS.
State Board of Charities Elects Persons to
Positions.

4
Positions.
The state board of charities today
elected John Hall of Mcpherson county
to succeed E. B. Pfost as officer at the
reform school.
t. E. Page of Pratt county was elected
to succeed NJ. A. Roberts as clerk at the
Osawatomie asylum.
The board last evening elected Mrs.
Molly R Alize of Marion county as
matron at the reform school to succeed
Mrs. Hitchcock, wife of the present
superintendent.
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THE RICHEST MAN DEAD.
A Patient at the Insane Asylum Worth
$25O,OOO Is No More.

$H0U,OOU Is NO MOre.
Samuel Murphy, the richest man con-
fined in the insane asylum, died last
evening. His wealth is estimated
at $25O,0GO, and he has $4,000
insurance on his life. He owned a large
ranch in New Mexico and devoted him
self 50 closely TO business that he broke
down and softening of the brain was
the result
He has been in the asylum a year
and has had private attendant
and every delicacy and at
tentiOn that money could buy. His
body was sent to Pontiac, ILL.,, this after
noon. He was an uncle of G. NJ. Culver
who teaches in the Topeka high school
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LATE SPORTING NEWS.
Largest Crowd Ever Known at the Fps ON
Suburban Handicap.

SuDur DAN bAhuIcaps
EPSON, April 24-Reminder won the
City and Suburban handicap. Nineteen
horses ran. Mr.. B l. Barnalo's chestnut
colr Stowarket, years old. carrying 8
stone pounds, second; Mr.. II. McAl-
mont's Irish Car, bay filiy by Grafton,
out of Pride of Kildare. years old,
carrying stone pounds, third.
The crowd present was the largest
ever known at this event, and included
the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cam
bridge, and hundreds of sporting notabi-
lities. Willie Simms, the colored Jockey
in the employ of Messrs. Dwyer ard
Croker, was among those who witnessed
the race.
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River IEank nm FIre

The old pile of rubbish which has been
dumped into the river on the mort bank
just below the bridge caught fire at noon
today and on alarm was sent in from
Skinner's ice house. The fire was put
out by the engine from station number
nI1a
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on Excitement subsides

PITTsBURG, April 24-The oil excite
ment seems to have subsidized at least for
the present At the opening today oil
was offered at $212 with no trading AT
II O'Clock it had dropped to S2.1O. The
Standard price for credit balances re.
mains unchanged at $21O.
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Favors Annexinc Canada.

ALBANY, N. T., April 24-Mr. O'Grady
presented in the house today a petition
to congress and resolution favyring the
annexation of Canada to the United
States. The resolution was adopted.
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WILDE'S HOME SOLD.
A Great Crowd of Curious People Watcl
tho Proceeding.

tho Proceeding.
LONDON, April 24--The application of
counsel for Oscar Wilde to have his trial
which is set for Friday next postponed on
the ground that his lawyers have not had
sufficient time to prepare for the defense
and that the present state of public feel
ing made fair trial impossible was re-
fused today.
Oscar Wildes home was sold by the
sheriff today in the presence of a great
crowd of curiosity mongers.
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Eirat Rain since Octnher.

KANSAS CITY, April PA special
from Hennessey, Ok, says: The first
rain since last October began falling this
morning. 1t is too late to help wheat
but will be the salvation of corn and oats.
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AGAINST SILVER
The Iroquois Club Resolves
Against Free Coinage.
It is the Largest Democratic
Club in Chicago.
HAD A WARM TIME.
Finally Decides Free Silver to
be Inexpedient.
The Vote on the Question Stood
Forty to Twenty-Five.

CHICAGO, April 24-The Iroquois club
one of the most influential Democratic
organizations in this city, today had a
heated debate on the financial question.
The meeting was special one called by
number of the members opposed to the
free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16
to l.
Resolutions were intr oduced declaring
it Independent and uuwise to open the
mints of the United States to the free
coinage of silver; that it would be most
unfortunate that if at this time when
signs of returning confidence and re-
newed prosperity are multiplying such
an unwise and disastrous step should be
taken.
After prolonged debate the resolu-
tions were adopted by vote of 48 to q.
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LEGISLATURES VISIT.
The Wisconsin Legislature Goes to See the
Illinois Assembly.

MADISON, Wis, April PA special
legislative train carrying members of the
Wisconsin legislature to visit their breth-
rem at Springfield, HIS, left this morning
at S:15 o'clock over the Illinois Central
road carrying about 100 legislators
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=. SfOar FanseGt in Knnsas.

WELLINGTON, Kan, April 23-J. Sloat
Fassett of New York, is expected to ar
rive in Wellington today. He will prob
ably speak at the opera house tonight
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OR Tor Enronn

ATcHIsoN, Kan, April 24-Miss Nellie
Cain and Miss Carrie Allen deDartad I.,a+
night for a six months visit in Europe.
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UP HILL FOR Sound" MONEY.
Ex- Congressman Cooper Says the silver
Sentiment Is Aggressive.

COLUMBUS. Ind, April 24-Ex- Con :
gresham George w. Cooper, who at one
time favored free coinage of silver, was
asked for a statement over his signature
on the financial situation as he viewed it
today and gave the following:
"The activity of free coinage advocates
and particularly the calling of the Illi-
nois convention, has precipltated the
liveliest political discussion in this part
of the country since the war, when no
election was pending.
Newspapers, great and small, weekly
and daily, are teeming with editorials
and communications on the silver ques-
tion, and it is the theme for conversation
and controversy. l know of no person
or paper having changed to free coinage,
but daily learn of some that have aband-
oned it.
'Strong free coinage sentiment pre-
walls in Indiana, in Republican as well as
Democratic ranks, and the friends of
sound money are fighting uphill. Never
theless they welcome the discussion and
feel that ultimately the state will stand
for honest money and national honoE.as>s
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Murphy to Fight Dixon.

CINCINNATI. April "a Charles Bellin-
ger, the bookmaker, deposited with Har-
ry Weldon, OF the Enquirer, challenge
with forfeit of $1,000, that Australia
Billy Murphy can stay four rounds with
Dixon. If the test cannot be made in
Cincinnati, it will be pulled of at Louis
Vile
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Police Reorganization Defeated.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 24-The police
reorganization bill was defeated in the
senate By tie vote-16 nays; 16 yeas.
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SHOULD WEAR BADGES.
Quay on the Men in the Employ of
Big CorDorations.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-CockreIl OF Missouri,
from The Appropriations Committee, reported
the urgency deficiency bill to the Senate to-
day. In reply TO question by Quay OF Pennsy.
Vanla, Cockrel said the committee had made
no amendments to the bill as passed by the
House to those provisions relating TO the In
come tax. Quay thought an amendment should
be made 10 the law requiring publication of
the names and salaries of the employees of cor
porations, and in this connection he created
something OF sensation by saying that a gen.
tleman high In political circles had given as a
reason why he could not preserve plighted
faith and could not do what ought to be done
regarding an important nomination, that he
was under heavy salary from great corpora.
ton, and was compelled TO DO what the corpo-
ration desired. The bill will be called I'D for
consideration tomorrow.
On motion of Daniel 3D. OF Virginia the Sem
ate proceeded TO the consideration of the SIbley
claim bill and Daniel advocated the measure.
Plat opposed the bill. He saw no reason yhy
the bar OF limitation should be removed in this
case. AT 5:35 o'clock the Senate went into
executive session, and when the doors were
reopened adjourned,
The morning call., 1895-01-10

held the puleys, and. making rope of
his bedclothes, which he tore into strips,
and tying them together fastened one end
to one of the remaining bars and thus let
him self down TO the ground. The distance
is about fifty feet.
His escape was not discovered until this
morning, W hen an attendant m ade his usual
round of inspection. The police and Sheriff
were at once notified of the murderer's es-
cape, but up to u o'clock noon no trace
had been found of him. He probably has
still the handouts on his hands. 1t is sup
posed that he escaped about II O'Clock last
night. The steamers for San Francisco
were searched this m orning by the officers.
as it was thought that Vital might Sc
GREETED himself in one of the vessels and in
that way get back to his friends in San
Francisco.
Following is the description of Vital 10
the records at police headquarters fur
nished by Captain Lees.
Born in Asia Minor, age 35, occupation
none, height 8 feet 3B inches. fair COM
plexioD, gray eyes, dark hair. wears 81
shoe medium. features-thck nose, round
chin, thick lips. good teeth. India ink
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VITAL is AT LARGE.
The Condemned Murderer
Made His Escape
FROM THE INSANE ASYLUM.
With ShaekleS on His Hands He
Drops From a Window.
WAS NOT MISSED UNTIL MORNING.
A Description of the Desperate Muir.
derGr as Furnished by Local
Police Records.
FROM THE INSANE ASYLUM.
WAS NOT MISSED UNTIL MORNING.

STOCKTON, Jan. 9.-Antone Vital, the
condemned murderer. who was a short
time ago transferred from the San Quen-
tin State Prison, while under sentence OF
death, to the State Insane Asylum in this
city, escaped from the latter institution
some time last night and is still at large.
The prisoner was watched with special
vigilance in the asylum, and was Kept in
irons ever since his commitment. He was
confined in a room on the top story of the
building. Handicapped as he was by the
shackles on his hands, he managed to
remove the casing from the window, and.
taking out the sash weights. he used them
to break out enough of the iron bars to
admit Of his body passing through. He
evidently covered the weights with the
bedclothing of his room so as to deaden
the sound. He then took the cords that
The morning call., 1895-01-10

George Stoneman and Hon. r. w. Water
man. He also speaks in the same terms
of the late Secretary of State, e. G. Waite.
Reference is made TO the financial and
business depression of the last two years,
and he expresses confidence that the worst
Is over. He condemns the rush of un-
employed men to this State from other
localities, and adds that it should
in no way be encouraged. He praises the
management of the State institutions. all
of which he personally inspected. He
recommends, though. that a systematic
and uniform method Of, keeping
accounts be established. InS speaking
of the State University he calls
attention to the pressing needs of the
Institution, and agrees with President
Kellogg in the statement that an appropri-
alton of 100000 should be made for the
university at Berkeley and one of $3.50, goo
for the professional colleges in San
Francisco.
The atteD ton of the Legislature is also
directed 10 the reports of the various State
offices and commissions, and he directs
special attention TO certain portions OF
them in which the needs of the offices are
set forth, as well as certain methods of
work and the result thereof.
In conclusi0ni The Governor speaks of
the 50-cent tax rate. This he thinks SUI
ficient if it is properly managed. and there
is a growing tendency among the people to
look TO the State for aid in every direc-
ton, not only in the supporting of unfor-
tunates, but in other ways. With proper
legislation the tax rate would be more than
ample and the Governor would NOT have to
veto so many appropriations as he has been
compelled TO do. Attention is also called
to the expenses of the charitable institu-
lions. asylums, prisons and schools for the
past year. and the Governor says it is for
the legislators to say how they shall be
reduced
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ALL FOR BUDD.
The Assembly Doused the Last Hope
of Estee's Followers.

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 9.-The first bust
ness of the Assembly this morning was to
receive Governor Marsham's last message,
which was presented by the Governors
private secretary at II o'clock. The read
ing of the message was dispensed with and
1000 copies were ordered printed for the
use OF members
Thomas presented concurrent resolu-
tion providing for the meeting of the SEN
ate and Assembly at . P. NJ for the pur-
pose Of eanvassing and publishing the re-
turns Of the election for Governor and
Observation-Disclosures. It was adopted with.
out dissenting vUts.
Immediately afterward Brusie Of Sacra-.
mento presented a concurrent resolution,
which probably settles the gubernatorial
con ention for all time. The resolution
provided for he appointment Of a Joint
committee Of three members from each
House to confer w it'll the Goyernor-elect
and the Lieutenant Governor-elec for the
purpose of perfecting arrangements for
their Inauguration. The resolution was
adopted by unanimous vote. This agree
ment was reached in caucus of Repub-
lican Assemblymen this morning, and it is
not believed that any opposition will be
offered in the Senate.
The message of Governor Markham was
made a special order for o'clock this
afternoon. and then came the installa-
ton of minor attaches.
After bill had been introduced appro-
pristing $15, 900 for the current expenses of
the Legislature, Speaker Lynch ANNOUNCED
the Committee on Rules. with DinkeIspiel
as chairman, and recess was taken till 2
o'clock.
The economical members of the Assem-
bly, asserted themselves By refusing to sus-
pend the rules under which it was sought
TO appropriate $4,000 for the current ex-
penseS of the Legislature. 1t was shown
that over $4,000 still remains Of similar
appro priation made two years ago.
At 2:45 Speaker Lynch appointed
Brusie. Dinkelspiel and LangenOur as
members of the joint COMMITTEES TO wait
upon Mr.. Budd, and the Assembly adj
\journed.
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accord with the suggest that any shape
would be given the agreement should it
be sanctioned by the United States. 1t is
understood that if the Washington au-
thorities consent the memorandum will be
submitted to the Hawaiian Legislature.
The Commissioners touched upon the
question of subsidy, and say that another
feasible route than Hawaii is under con-
sideration and the adoption of the latter
must be justified on financial and CONNER
cial grounds. They PROPOSE 10 inform the
British Government Of Mr.. Hatch's in-
quiry, whether they would accept the SOW
ereignty of Neckar Island or some other
on condition that no subsidy would be re-
quired, but as they asked only for lease,
they did not feel at liberty to entertain
that question themselves. The m emoran-
dunn shows that the subsidy demanded is
$1,000 per annum for fifteen years; that
the island selected shall not be fortified or
used as a naval station or other than for
cable purposes, and that the agreement
shall terminate upon breach of its terms.
In his letter dated December IA Minister
Willis mentions the arrest of five persons
on the 9th inst. for conspiracy aud levying
a war against the republic. He also says
that there have been several rumors of in
tended revolution. but no excitement or
interruption of business. The Govern
ment expresses confidence in Its ability to
suppress any disturbance which might
arise. The British warship Hyacinthe
will remain in port until relieved by an
other war vessel. In the course of the
CORES pondence it is said that the Ha-
waiian Republic has been fully recognized
by France, Mexico, Great Britain. Japan,
Switzerland. Russia aud Guatemala.
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could qualify. and hence Reddick would
continue to hold over until some other
successor was elected and qualified"
IN THE SENATE.
The GubernatoriaI Question Cropped
Tn at Once.

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 9.-The guberna-
torial contention cropped out in the Senate
this morning the fist thing after that body
was called to order. Seawell 3D. offered
a concurrent resolution calling for joint
session of the Senate and Assembly TO-
morrow afternoon at o'clock, for the
purpose of canvassing and publishing the
election returns for Governor and Lieu
tenant-Governor. Orr (R.) was on his feet
Mt once with motion to lay the resolu-
ton on the table. VOORHEES, R.) spoke in
favor of laying it on the table. He said it
had been agreed among the Republicans
that resolution similar in purport was to
be introduced In the Assembly to-day. and
it was desired 10 act upon the Assembly
resolution. Seawell argued that 1t was
proper that such resolution should ema-
nate from the Senate ana he urged the
adoption OF his resolution. The motion TO
lay on the table prevailed. however, by a
vate of % TO II. GIeaves, Holloway and
Shippee voted with the Democrats.
At the opening of the afternoon session
Governor Markham's message was re-
ceived and ordered printed and referred to
& committee Of seven TO be segregated and
IGlctlEu ~ NO blOpCI OOuI
All of the appointments made by Gov
ernor Markham during the past two years
were confirmed. There was not dissent
ing vote as to any appointment.
The two concurrent resolutions from the
Assembly, the first providing for joint
session at . o'clock tomorrow afternoon
to canvass the vote for Governor and
Iieutenapt-Governor and the second au-
tn0rizing the appointment of a committee
of three members from each House to
wait upon Governor-elect Budd and ar
range with him for bis Inauguration. were
unanimously adopted.
Lieutenant-Governor Reddick appointed
Senators Langford. Orr and Beard to con-
fer with the GoYernor-elect
Senators Bert, Earl. Androus. Hart, Sea-
well, Gesford and McAllester were ap-
pointed to segregate Governor Markham's
message. At 3:15 the Senate adjourned.
Govern or MARKHAM to-day rea ppointeG
John Dillingham; as port warden at San
Diego. The appointment was among those
con affirmed by the Senate.
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IROQUOlS BRAVES,
They Wanted Monopoly of the
Hand of Jim Budd.

Iney wanted Monopoly of the
Hand of Jim Budd.
SACRAMENTO. Jan. g. The Iroquois
Club of San Francisco, 100 strong. heralded
It's arrival will the blare of trumpets to-
night. Each brave wore tail white hat
and carried wooden tomahawk over his
shoulder. As the Sachems marched up J
street they kept up continual warwhoop.
They turned into < street at the Golden
Eagle Hotel and marched down to the
Western. where Governor Bndd makes his
headquarters. Here they lined up like
several Chicago football elevens. Then
their band struck up "Hail to the Chief"
as Governor Budd came out to welcome
the m.
Il am awful glad to see you. boys" be-
gan the Governor, land I want to thank
He got no further.
why in - don't you come down
here?" shouted an irreverent Iroquois who
was at the end of the line. Fred Raabe
called for Three cheers for Jim Budd,"
and the band struck up again. After the
stream Of enthusiasm had abated a little
the Governor took fresh start:
I'm awfully glad 20 see you, and want
TO thank you for the honor you have done
me, but shall not be inaugurated until
Friday, and so | can't give yoa the free
dom OF the capital in a gold snuffbox until
then. But If you will all come forward l
shall be delighted to shake hands with
you"
Then there was scrimmage to be first.
Fred Raabe elbowed his way through the
crowd ard Erasped the honor and Budd's
hand. Two or three outsiders tried 10
ring 10, but the Iroquois wouldn't have it,
shouting, No one has right TO shake
who doesn't wear tall white hat" After
more handshaking there were more felici-
tations, j. j. Flynn. the president of the
club, and Cornelius Sullivan securing an
opportunity to get Budd's ear for a mo-
ment each.
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THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
He Makes Many Suggestions for the
Benefit of Legislators.

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 9.-The second BIZ
enniai message of Governor Markham to
the Legislature was sent to that body to.
day. 1t is long and exhaustive docu-
ment, and touches generally upon matters
pertaining TO State and State institutions.
In the opening he refers ieelingly to
the death since be has been in Office of
FIVE prominent citizens, who each occupied
the position of chief executive of the
State, viz: Hon. Leland Stanford. Hon.
f. f. Low, Hon. Newton Booth. Hon.
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BAD BLOOD EXISTS.
Trouble Is Likely to Grow Out of the
AppeIman Case.

WOODLAND, Jan. 9-Argument in the
Appelman case went on to-day. Some
very sensational Tumors are current con-
corning the action of one of the jurors.
and it is also charged that there is con-
spiracy to involve an attorney in the case
In trouble.
Bad blood exists between the attorneys,
detectives and witnesses. and one of them
SAID to an Associated Press representa-
tive tonight that he was anxious for the
case to be concluded, as he feared cox
Iision.
The morning call., 1895-01-10
Anarchists Arrested.

BERLIN, Jan. ga number of anarct-
lists were arrested to-day. A quantity of
revolutionary songbooks and pamphlets
were seized.
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Hungarian Cabinet Crisis.

BUDA PEsTH, Jan. Count Hederyary
has declined to form a cabinet.
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Want a Test Vote.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-Arrangements
have been made for test vote on the
Nicaragua canal bill some time this week.
A motion will be made by Senator George
Of Mississippi to lay the bill n the table.
If this motion is defeated by any such
decisive vote as the friends of the bill
claim. it will be decided to push the bin to
an early vote. Ii any great opposition is
shown it is probable the bill will be with
drawn. The object of the test vote is to
ascertain the standing of tbs bill In the
Senate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-11-16
FOR SALE.

One hundred and sixty-fve ar
penis OF land Jast below Perry's
Bridge having a front of s. arpents
on the Vermiiion river by a depth
Of 81 arpents.
This property is intersected by
the public road leading directly to
Perry and AhbevilIe, has several
beautiful building sites, is finely
wooded aud will make a rich sugar
farm. Il is partly improved, having
considerable feucing upon it. a
dwelling house and other buildings.
Terms Cash, or time granted as pur'
chaser desires. .... a.
AIRY further information may be
had by applying to Home n6cuir
or EDWARDS & GREENE. attys.
Abbeville, August 4, 1894.