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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
DISPLAYS GREAT NERVE.
Duraut the Alleged Murderer Astonishes
tho Chief of Police.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16-Chief
Crowley is confident that Durant is the
murderer of Blanche Lamont and Min
ME Williams. In an interview the chief
said:
During the many years l have been
at the head of the police department l
have had to do with hundreds of crimi-
nails of every grade, but l have no hesi-
fancy in saying that in view of the ter
rible nature of the crime for which this
man is held responsible, he is the peer of
all in GOODNESS and power of self control"
Sergeant Whitman found small paper
box at the entrance to the central police
station this morning, in which were
woman's glove and lock of long brown
hair, stained with red ink inside. In the
glove was the following note:
"You are on the wrong trail Got the
wrong bird Ny handiwork; find me if
you can.
(Signed) "HARRY THE HACKER"
There is no question but that the affair
ia a Oracticai iOka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
CYCLONE AT CHEROKEE.

CHEROKEE Kan, April 16.-Late last
night a cyclone struck the house OF
Frank Goodin, three miles west OF here,
and literally tore it to pieces, scattering
the debris all over the cornfeld.
Mr.. Goodin had his neck dislocsted
and will die Mrs. Goodin was caught
under the roof and pinned to the ground,
her clothes taking fire.
Her screams attracted the neighbors,
who rescued her in time to save her life.
She is not seriously injured
Half dozen other farm houses in the
immediate vicinity were also demolished,
but nobody else was hurt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
NEW SILVER PARTY.
Denver Goes Wild Over Sibley
and Warner.
An Immense Throng Gathers to
Meet Them.
FLAGS AND FLOWERS
Adorn the Brown Palace Hotel
in Their Honor.
Thousand File By the Two
Silver Champions
TO SHAKE HANDS.
Women as Well as Men Attend
the Reception.
Thousand File By the Two
Silver Champions
no SHAKE HANDS.
Women as Well as Men Attend
the Reception.
Gen. Warner Freely DenOunceS
CIeveland's Letter.

DENVER, Colo, April 16.-An immense
throng last night congregated at the
Brown Palace hotel to greet two cham
pions of silver, ex- Congressman J. C.
SibIev and Gen. A. J. Warner, and to ex-
tend TO them hearty welcome to the
state. The rotunda of the hotel had
been profusely decorated with flags and
plants, while over the entrance, where
the guests of the evening were stan ding,
had been draped with two American
flags. Joined at the top by large shield
made in imitation of the silver dollar.
Each gallery of the seven floors was
crowded while the floor of the rotunda
was packed with eager people of both
sexes, all anxious to do homage to the
veterans of the silver cause.
At 8:15 d band announced the approach
of the guests. Their appearance was
greeted by burst of applause. Gov.
McIntyre introduced the two gentlemen
whose coming had caused such an out
pouring.
Ex- Congressman Sibley was the first
to respond to the introduction and while,
as he said it was not occasion for speech
making, still he could not refrain from
saying few words in regard to silver.
He stopped himself, however, before he
had fairly entered into the SUBJECT and
invited all his hearers to attend the great
meeting to be held tomorrow.
General Warner followed, and in few
words thanked the audience for the re-
ception and the enthusiasm displayed
Both speakers seemed so full of their
subject that it was with difficulty they
refrained from making lengthy speeches.
After the introduction a line formed
and the crowd filed by the two gentle
men to shake their hands. There was
such jam that single line could not
be maintained. For over two hours the
hand-shaking was continued.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
A SHOPPERS LESSON.
An Example Made of q TrOubIesono Ne
BuVer.

An Example Made of Troublesome Nom
Buyer.
One of those shoppers who seek to
see rather than to buy, having kept
salesman of Boston dry goods house
busy for an hour in displaying the
choicest goods, at last said: "I'l take q
skein of silk ''Sha1l we send it to
your address, MADAME" asked the polite
clerk, as he wrapped up the purchase.
''You may" said she, without blush,
and handed him her card. The silk
was sent by a messenger-boy. In Lon
don, however, the retail dealers are
not so polite, and they are not pleased
to show their goods unless one buys
literally. The London Millinery tells
this story of making an example of a
woman who would look at goods with
out buying any:
A pompous lady, after teasing the
shopman of millinery establishment
beyond the forbearance limit, ordered
a spool of cotton to be sent to her
house. 1t was agreed that she should
be made an example of and a warning
to her kind
She was surprised, and her neighbors
interested, soon after she arrived home
A common dray, drawn by four horses,
proceeded slowly to her door. On the
dray, with bare arms, were a number
of stalwart laborers. They were hold
ing on vigorously to some object she
could not see.
The neighbors stared. After deal
of whip-cracl1ing, the cart was backed
against the curb. There, reposing
calmly, end up, in the center of the
cart, was the spool of cotton she had
ordered. With the aid of plank it
was finally rolled, barrel-fashion, to
the pavement.
After a struggle it was placed on the
purchasers doorstep. The fact that
the purchaser came out little later
and kicked her property into the gut
ter detracted nothing from the lesson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
MUST BE A NEW PARTY;
Silver Advocates Denounce CleveIand's
Letter and Emphasize Their Views.

Silver Advocates DenOunce Cleve1ands
Letter and Emphasize Their Views.
DENVER April 16 General A ].
Warner in an interview stigmatized
President Cleveland's letter as a dishon-
est representation of facts, which con-
tanned an apprehension of defeat and an
acknowledgment of the great battle that
was pending. But there must be a new
party" he added. "We must mass the
millions of voters who want bimetallism
think that party will be formed. If
did not, l would go home and stay
there"
MIR. sibley said that from a hasty
perusal of the letter. he judged it was a
string of glittering generalities, empty
words signifying nothing.
Gen. J. B. Weaver characterized the let
ter as stupid. He said: "It is evident
that Mr. Cleveland and the gold wing
of the Democratic party will ally them
selves with the Republican party in the
next campaign. In fact there will be
but two parties-the gold aud bank
party, represented by the Republican
ticket and the United Reform move
ment, or Alliance, consisting of the Popu-
lists. free silver Democrats and free sill
yer Republicans"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
MUCH CUBAN SYMPATHY.
Senator Call Belives the Rebellion Has
Lots of Support.

Lots of Support.
WASHINGTON, April 16t-When Sena-
tor Call of Florida, who has taken an ac-
tive interest in the Cuban cause, was
asked today if he considered it proba BILE
that the United States would take any
steps looking to the recognition of Gu
ban indie pendence, he replied that he
thought that this country should not
only recognize the independence of the
island, but that it should guarantee the
bonds of an independent government.
He said that he had given Secretary
Gresham his views on this point, but had
not received any assurance from the
secretary that such a course would be
pursued. The senator stated that it was
his understanding that almost the entire
population of the island, including a
large majority of the rich planters, out
side of few full blood Spaniards and
possibly some residents of Havana, were
committed to the cause of Independence
Aud he explained the opinion that they
could raise an army of 100000 or 800, O.,
which would be efficient if they could
secure supplies for their sustenance and
military equipments. He added that the
revolutionlsts had some competent lead
ers, and he was quite sure they would
make determined effort to secure their
liberty
Mr. Call also said that there were a
great many sympathizers with the Cuban
cause in this state where there are a
large mum ber of native Cubans and he
said he had no doubt the native Cubans
wherever found in this country would
aid to the extent of their ability in
furnishing the means for carrying on the
struggle He added that there were
many wealthy men among them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
MACEo NOT CAPTURED.
It Was His Double Who Was Taken
CrOmbet Died a Hero.

CrOmbet Died Hero.
HAVANA, Cuba. April 16.-Chagrin and
anger succeeded the premature Ella
ton of Captain General CaIleja
over the supposed capture of
Joseph Maceo. Maceo's double was
captured, but not Maceo Anticipating
unusual efforts to capture him, the willy
Cuban general donned a disguise
and went to the front in command
Col. Guerra was the one captured,
while Maceo escaped to the mountain
with few of his followers. 1t is ex-
pected, however, he will be captured, as
many small parties are in pursuit.
At the head of one of the regiments of
Cubans was Brigadier General Flor
Crombet, who died a hero. His men, en-
couraged with inspiring words of cheer,
fought like demons, but they were not
we'll disciplined. They were brave but
their reckless method of fighting count
ed for naught when opposed to Spain's
regulars.
The onslaught was a tremendous one.
Crombet determined to lead his force to
victory or die in the attempt With
cry of "All for Cuba" he sank his spurs
into his charger and dashed at the Span
iards. Within fifty yards of Spain's line
he fell, bleeding from many wounds.
An instant before he died, he raised his
head and his last words were, "God save
Cuba from Spain"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
ANOTHER FAIR WIFI TURN.
Baby Oelrichs is ARA yed New Against
His Parents Interests.

SAN Francisco. April 16-Another
queer complication has arisen in the
Fair will case. The Fair children, Mrs.
Herman Oelrichs, Miss Virginia Fair
and Charles Fair have instituted con-
test of the first will of their father, which
left his immense property in the hands
of executors appointed by him, and they
have petitioned the court to have the
will produced by Mrs. Cravens, which
leaves the property to the children with
out reservation, declared genuine.
Now comes Van B. Patterson, who was
appointed by the court to represent the
minor heirs, among whom is Herman
Oelrichs. jr., grandson of James G. Fair,
with petition to have the Cravens will
declared fraudulent and to have the first
will declared the only original and
proper will
Although the application on behalf of
BABY Oelrichs is directly against the in
terests of his parents, they have nothing
to say in the matter, as Patterson holds
the authority of the court to represent
their child as well as the other minor
heirs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
Unnecessary so1icitude.

A Portland boy attended the recent
fire at the orphan asylum in that city.
Soon after it was extinguished he was
asked, "Where was the fire, Harold?'
"At the orphan asylum, was the re-
ply.
''Is that so?'' said the inquirer in ex.
citement. "Why, it must have been
awful!''
s'Oh, no" said Harold, ''it wasn't
very bad. The building wasn't damaged
much, and as soon as the fire was dis
covered they sent the orphans home to
their parents, so none of them was
hurt. "-Kennebec Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
POINT FOR IRRIGATION.

Condemnation of Land for bitches De-
claresl Lawful by u Nebraska Judge.
NORTH PLATTE, April 16.-Judge Sin
clair of the district court has rendered a
decision upholding the constitutionality
of the irrigation law. He ruled that the
provision of the irrigation act granting
right of eminent domain was constitu-
tiOnaL
The right of condemnation of right of
way for irrigation bitches is by the deci-
sion placed upon the same basis as the
condemnation of right of way for rail
way lines.
Xerxes whipped the rebellious sea. He
was out of temper. Sweetness of temper
follows the use of DR.. Prices Cream
Baking Powder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
COLOR LINE DRAWN.
Methodist Ministers Don't Want to Admi
COlOred EpwOrth Leagues.

NLeLnOul5t
Co1Ored EpwOrth Leagues.
ST. LOUIS, April 16-At d meeting
of the ministers of the Methodist Episco-
pal church yesterday. the color line was
drawn in the matter of admitting the
colored branches of the Epworth league.
Rev. Mr. Lenig claimed that to admit
the colored branches would destroy
the plan of the league. Rev. A. R.
Brown, colored man. said if color was
distasteful to the white brethren they
would ask to be left out
This was agreed upon. At a meeting
of the Baptists preachers it was agreed
to invite the colored branches of the
church to attend their regular meetings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
A.P. A. is theIssus.

ROCKFORD. Ill, April 16.-The city
election is progressing quietly here to-
day and the largest vote ever polled in
Rockford is being got out. Over half
of the entire vote of the city was in at
10 a. m The A. P. A. is the issue in the
fight. Amos Hutchings being the candi-
date of that organization and E. A.
Brown of the more liberal element. Both
are no Iicanga men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
WATERS STILL RISING.

The Connecticut Going Up Two Inches
Hour.
HARTFORD, Conn, April 16.-The river
is rising two inches an hour, and at mid
night was at % feet inches. The tenn
porary bridge to be used during the con-
struction of a new iron bridge was swept
away by high water and drift wood.
Anxiety is felt for the old bridge if the
flood continues to rise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
Invieoratinr Atmosphere.

NO said the gentleman from
Boomyille, 81 wouldn't like to brag
about the invigorating quality of the
atmosphere out cur way, but will sim
ply cite that feIler in our town is
making a good living by COMPRISING it
and sending it east to bicycle riders to
use in filing their tires 1t has such
elastic and lively qualities that the
speed of the machine is increased from
40 to 80 per cent. Cincinnati Trib
une.
George Bayless, manager of the Bell
Telephone company at Topeka, will give
a free phonograph concert to the mem
bers of the Topeka Athletic association
at the club rooms tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
Covered With Red Sand.

DENVER, April 16-A dispatch from
ST. Elmo, Colo, says that after yesterdays
storm everything in that neighborhood
was covered with a thick coating of red
sand. 1t must have come in the snow,
the dispatch adds, as there is no such
sand in that section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
CHAS. II. MANSUR DEAD.
The Assistant COmptrOller's Lingering Hi
ness is Ended.

WAsHINGToN, April 16.-Mr. Charles
H. Mansur, assistant comptroller of the
treasury department, and formerly a
member of congress from Missouri, died
at O'clock this morning at the National
hotel. His death had been expected for
about week
Mr. Mansur's remains will be taken to
Richmond, Mo-, where the intermeut
will take place. The funeral train leaves
this city at 3:4O this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
win Enrorce Ultimntu1n.

LONDON, April 16.-The Globe this
afternoon says the answer of Nicaragua
to the ultimatum of Great Britain re-
garding the expulsion of Minister Hatch,
British consular agent, from Nicaraguan
territory is not acceptable to the British
government and that steps to enforce
the ultimatum will be taken imme-
diately
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
HOLD UNTIL MAY
Some of the New City officers Not to Take
Their Places Now.

City Physician Hibben still holds his
position although his successor has been
appointed. He with the old sanitary
force will probably hold their positions
until the first of next month.
The food inspector, w. H. Gilfillan, is
also holding his position and will serve
until May 1. Then he will be succeeded
by ]. p. Farnsworth.
Mayor Fellows said today that the new
appointees for these offices will take
their places on the first of the month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
Otto Eckstein is Here Sick.

Representative Otto Ecksteln, the
Wichita member of the asylum investi-
cation committee, is sick at the Cope
land with muscular rheumatism. Mr.,
Eckstein has been confned to his room
since Sunday, and it is doubtful if he will
be able to sit with the committee when it
resumes its work tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
me fire alarm at 3:45 today was
1t Saved His Neck.

A party of vigilants in Missouri met
a suspicious looking stranger, to whom
the leader said threateningly:
1--WE are looking for some horses that
have been spirited away. Perhaps yo7
can tell us something about them?"
"Hang me if l know said the man
earnestly, and they let him go, con-
vinced of his innocence by the daring
phrase. Detroit Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
TO BOYCOTT ST. LOUIS.
If She Has a Drill Tennessee Troops Can't
Attend

Attend
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Apri, 16-Gen. A. R.
Taylor, brigadier general of Tennessee.
will issue an order today declaring that
no Tennessee troops shall attend any
drill in the city of St. Louis during the
present nor in any other year while he
commands the state troops. if the move
ment to have an interstate drill in that
city in 1895 is pursued.
This step on the part of Gen. Taylor
has been precipitated by the efforts of
ST. Louis people to hold drill this sum-
mer in competition with the Memphis
enterprise
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Perished in the storm.

SYRACUSE, April 16-It has just been
learned that the two little sons of Allie
Dick, living about thirty miles south of
Coolidge, in Stanton county, and son of
Mir. Orth, living in the same neighb0r-
hood, perished in the recent storm while
out after their cattle. The children
were not found until three days after.
The fire alarm at 3:45 today was for a
blaze in the roof of the brick
boarding house on the northeast
corner of Eighth and Quincy
streets, owned by the Masonic societies
and occupied by Street Railway Condu'-
tor Snyder. The damage will not ex-
coed 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
HELD UP AN, ENGINE.
Robbers Board a Locomotive Right in
the Heart of Chicago.

CHICAGO, April 1e-A railroad engine
was held up by highwaymen in one Of
the busiest parts of the Chicago switch
ing system early today. The engineer
and fireman of Chicago and Eastern
illinois locomotive was attacked by three
men and each robbed of watch and
money.
Engineer Bigelow was shot in the head
when he raised an alarm as the robbers
were escaping. His wounds are not
fatal
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ST. LOUIS. April 16.-A large number
of the members of the American Rail
way association composed of the general
officers of the principal railroads in this
country, whose convention begins here
tomorrow. have arrived, many of them
in private cars. and the number will be
swelled by those who expect to come in
during the day and night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
DEN YER CUT OFF.
Has Practically No Communication With
the Rest of the World.

the Rest of the World.
DENVER, April 16-Denver is almost
completely cut off from telegraphic
communication with the east by direct
routes in consequence of the recent
storm in eastern Colorado and in Nebras-
ka and Kansas. Several days will elapse
before the damage can be repaired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
Seven Killed in Earthquake

VIENNA, April 16.-A dispatch from
Laibach, capital of the duchy of Carniola,
announces there were three fresh earth
quake shocks there yesterday evening
and three more at o'clock this morning.
The fatalities at Laibach by the other
shocks Sunday amount to seven.persons
killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
The Deadly HauzzIe Loader

SEDAN, April 16.-News has reached
mere OF the shooting of Alva Nowlin. a
young man living near Grafton. He and
ms brother were handling a muzzIe
Loading shot gun, loaded with balls from
cartridges. Fourteen of these
passed through his arm and lodged in
the ceiling. His arm may be saved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
HIGHEST IN % YEARS.
The Flood in the Merrimac River is Una
bated.

NASHUA, n. H, April 16-The food
on the Merrimac river here this morning
reached the highest point for 81 years
and the water is still rising at the rate of
two inches an hour
About 5000 persons have been forced
to stop work as a result of the freshet.
Streets in the eastern part of the city
rear the river are partly submerged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16
EX-SEN. WILSON DYING.
The Iowa Man Very Ill at His Home at
Fairfield.

OTrUMwA Ia, April 16-Ex-United
States Senator James F. Wilson is
thought to be dying at his home in Fair
field. He has been falling for some
time
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Afngman Ibrmocrar Susnendaa

kINGMAN, April 16.-The Democrat of
ms city has suspended publication. It
was one OF the oldest papers in the
county, 40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-16

The corner stone of good housekeep-
ing is Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
It's sure foundation.
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Alinernl ns-r.

The finest in the west. Come and try
it ]. w. PHILLIPS 612 W. Eighth ave
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Lace Curtains nicely done at
TOPEKA STEAM LAUNDRY
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-25
THE KUHN POISONING.

4 Wftness's Experience with Strych-
nine-Defendant Expects AcquittaI.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG. Ind, Feb. 24.-Dr. s. v.
Wright. DR.. S. b. Hit and Dr. Scofield,
medical experts. testified Saturday in the
Kuhn murder case, which completed the
medical testimony the part OF the State.
DIR. Wright is the only expert who has tes-
titled in this case who has had any expert
ence with strychnine poisoning and this ex-
perience was personal. He took what ne
considered a maximum dose to show pa
tient that it was perfectly safe. In doing
so he swallowed more than he intended, and
In short time there was flash of a sem
sation that passed through his brain, snap
ping or jerking of the jaws and a giving
way of the lower limbs. He hastened to a
drug store and procured and swallowed an
antidote and saved his iife but not until he
had suffered several commissions.
The State has presented most of its evil
dence. and expects to close Monday even
ing. Many witnesses brought here by the
State have been excused and sent home, for
the reason that they did not know anything
of value. II is intinated that testimony of
a sensational character will crop out before
the State closes Its evidence in chief to-
morrow. So far the prosecution has not
gone into the question of motive, and no
effort has been made to show that the de-
band The couple were residing land
owned by the wife; the husband had no
property, and she would not inherit any
thing of value from him. The defendant
appears to be in good spirits, and IS eonfi-
dent she will be acquitted.