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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
GUESSING ON kEPLEY.
What the Gossip is About the Sheriff
Elects Appointments.

What the Gossip is About the Sheriff
Elects Appointments.
Sheriff elect Kepley has not yet an
nounced his subordinates, although sew
eral states have been made for him.
Upon one man the guessers are prac-
tically agreed and that is Sergeant Frank
Ellison of the police force for under
sheriff, the position now held by Tom
Wilkerson. Ellison is a resubmission
Republican. Some of the Populists had
the first place, but even the most san
gnine have abandoned hope of receiving
the appointment of under-sheriff.
In lieu of the place at thu top of the
list, the Populists now expect the two
positions as jailers. They recommended
James Mitchell, colored man for assist
ant jailer, but John Jones, who is also
colored wants the place and some of the
politicians predict that he will get it.
Frank Leech, some say, is assured of
the position of head jailer but the Popu-
lists say they have not recommended any
one for the place
Whether Bert Lucas, Larry Sheehan
or some one else is TO receive one of the
deputyships is still an open question and
the men who profess to know are divided
on the appointment. Maj. Shreve says
that he hopes TO get one of the places
and he says that all the talk that slate
has been made up is bosh.
John Richie says that he is satisfied
that Mr. Kepley has not yet made up his
mind who he will appoint, and John
Jones, whom was also one of his active
supporters, says the same thing
AT any rate the place hunters are max
Ing it very uncomfortable for the new
sheriff, and his friends have not seen
him on the streets for several days. They
find him at home and at all times of the
night, and it would surely be relief to
him if he would announce who is to be
appointed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
GOT THE FERRYMAN'S TEAM
A Clever Defense BY the Man Who Got
Possession of it.

A Clever Defense BY the Man Who Got
Possession of it.
The first criminal case before Judge
Hazen for some weeks was taken up this
morning. 1t is that of the state against
J. H. Miller for obtaining team and
wagon under false pretenses.
Miller was captured in Ohio some two
months ago. The team of horses which
he got away with belonged to James A
Black, the aged ferrymau at Ro5sville.
He bought the team and drew up a
mortgage on it and on another gray team,
which he claimed he had, but which the
state SAYS he did not own at all. He then
said he would come to Topeka to get the
mortgage signed by his wife. He took
the ferryman's team and wagon, drove
away and was not seen afterward until
Sheriff Burdge brought him back from
Ohio.
Miller's case as stated to the jury is
that the whole affair was a bona fde
transaction. He says he bought the
team. he owes for it and will pay it some
time, He started to drive to his
home in Kansas City in his new rig,
but when he reached Topeka he had
no money and had to sell the
outfit to pay his feed bill and
enable him to get home, that ne had a
gray team and that when he reached
Kansas City he tried to get his wife to
sign a mortgage on it in order to secure
Mr.. Black as well as he could and carry
out the agreement to the best of his
ability, that she refused to sign it, so he
eould not seud Mr.. Black the mortgage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
WAR IN MANITOBA.
Is Predicted to Follow the Governmental
Restoration of Catholic Schools.

CHICAGO, Nov. 27.-A special from
Winnipeg. Man, says: Exciting events
are impending in Canada. On January
2. the parliament will be summoned TO
pass a remedial order directing the
Manitoba government TO restore to the
Roman Catholics their parochial schools.
1t is inevitable that if the Dominion
authorities restore Roman Catholic
schools in this country they can only do
so by force. In Winnipeg, there is said
to be growing movement in favor of
secession from the Dominion, which in
reality means the setting up of crown
colony entirely independent of Ottawa
authority, but it is certain that Premier
Greenway aud those back of him will
bitterly resist TO the utmost the restora-
ton of the Catholic schools.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
STOP RIOTINC.
Guardships of the Powers at
COnStantinOple.
Tewfik Pasha Says They May
Pass the Dardanelles.
ANXIETY RELIEVED.
Story of Burning American
Missions at Kharput.
Town of Marsah Said to Have
Been Destroyed.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 90 via Sofia
Bulgaria, Nov, 27.-The Turkish minis
ter for foreign affairs, Tewik Pashs.
called upon Sir Phillip Currie, the Brit
ish ambassador today and announced that
the porte had decided to issue the firman
providing for the passage through the
Dardanelles OF the extra guardships de-
manded by Great Britain, Russia, tia
ly and Austria as additional
protection needed for the safety of the
foreign population here in view of the
recent rioting in the str Gets of CONSTANT
nople.
This puts an end to a very dangerous
situation, for there is no doubt that the
powers would have insisted upon having
the extra gun boats.
More ample details have just been re-
ceived here of the burning of the Amer
ican mission buildings at kharput. They
show that the Turkish government Of
ficials, in spite of the abundance of prom
ises of protection, utterly failed to guard
the Americans. It is estimated that the
value of the American property destroy
ed is about 100000
The lady missionaries were naturally
in a great terror while the rioting was
going on, and Mrs Gates, the wife of
one of the missionaries, was sos pros
trated with alarm that she gave prema-
ture birth to child, which did not live.
All reports agree in establishing the
fact that the rioting was OF most horri-
BILE description; that::several hundreds of
Afmenians, men. women and children
were butchered; that the massacre seem
ed to be premeditated and the Turkish
troops If they did not take part in the
slaug hter, as the Armenians claim, GER
tainly made no effort to put stop to Ii.
Mr.. Terrell will make demand for
the immediate payment of an indemnity.
MIR. Terrell was assured that the Turk
ish government would pay the indemnify
required as soon as all the facts in the
case were established and the blame
placed where it belonged.
Unconfirmed rumors reached here to-
day that fresh troubles of the most seri-
GUS nature have broken out at Marash,
where the mastering of Turkish troops
for the advance on Zeitoun has been in
progress for some time past One re-
port has it that part of the town of Mar
ash had been burned by the rioters.
There is no news from Zsitoun and
this with the absence of direct news from
Marash is causing more anxiety every
daV
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
INTENSE DAMAGE EAST.
Thousands of Oil Derricks Upset and
Smashed by the Cyclone of Yesterday.

Thousands of Oil Derricks Upset and
Smashed by the Cyclone of Yesterday.
CHICAGO, Nov. 27..-Returns from the
storm of Tuesday night show that it did
a vast amount of damage in other parts
of the country as we'll as in Chicago and
the vicinity. Houses were blown down
O., in Covington, XIV, and at many other
points in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
Michigan.
In Findlay and Lima, Ohio, the tower
ing oil derricks proved shining marks
A Thousand derricks were blown down in
the Findlay district causing IA loss of
$4,000, while the farm houses, outbuild-
ings and fences in the surrounding coun-
90. a ''' OA'H"s 60 - W ' . S''
At Lima 300 dsrricks were demolished
causing a loss of $4,000, while pro obably
a thousand more derricks were torn
down in other sections of the Ohio oil
fields. In Hartford City, Indiana,
five hundred derricks were laid low,
the total loss reaching 100000
At Elmwood, Indiana. the force of the
storm was especially severe, several
buildings of the Pitts burg plate glass
works being demolished and two men in
jured. The loss is $4,000. Other plants,
including the McClay lamp chimney fac
tory and McBeth s. Co. were badly dam
aged.
The Standard Oil company loses $780,
900 by the destruction of 1000 derricks
and other property at Bowling Green,
Kentucky.
Several business blocks in Fort Wayne,
Ind, lost their roofs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
NO THEATER HANGERS
Shall Go In Charley McCabs's Office ANY
More. II

Shall Go In Charley McCabs's Office Any
More. q
Charley McCabe has broken with The
ater Manager Crawford and hereafter
no show bills will be hung in the win
dows of the county clerks office.
1t had been agreed that tickets should
be left for every third show, which should
be the compensation for allowing ths
bills to be placed in the windows,
but the tickets have not been
forthcoming. This morning the bill
poster came in and left tickets for the
cheap show that is to be at the small
house. This aroused Charley's ire and
he told the emissary of the theatrical
regions that he could take his tickets
and bills and 90 to.
Il do not PROPOSE" said he, "that you
shall wait until a cheap show comes
around and then put that off on u.s."
That is the reason why there are no
show bills in the windows of the county
clerks office today.
Charley said that he did not use tho
tickets himself, but gave them to the en-
ployes of the office, but he did not in
tend to be imposed upon.
And the band played on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
AGAIN AN ATTORNEY.
Judge John Martin Opens a Law Office in
Topeka.

Judge John Martin Opens a Law Ofhcs in
Topeka.
No man in Kansas is better or more
favorabIy known than ex-United States
Senator John Martin. He came to Kan
sas in the pioneer times. and has literally
grown up'' with the state. No man in
Kansas has, perhaps, a greater personal
speaking acquaintance with the masses
than Senator Martin.
During these years honors have been
conferred on him beyond the ordinary,
but to those who know and admire him
most he will always be plain, yet hand
some, John Martin.
1t will be a source of pleasure to his
friends to learn that Senator Martin has
decided to resume the practice of law in
Topeka, where for years past his legal
ability, personal magnetism and charac-
ter have given him a high standing
among the bar and people OF the state.
Senator Martin has associated with
him in business. II. L. Heald, a young
lawyer of promise who has been for
some months in the law office of Gleed,
Ware & Gleed.
The new firm of Martin & Heald has
taken suite of rooms at us Kansas
avenue which they have fitted mp in a
tasteful and substantial manner that in
dicates a permanent homo.
The STATE JOURNAL wishes for the
new firm a prosperous practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
STOLE THE AUTOGRAPHS.
signatures Missing From Valuable Pa
psrs in the National Departments.

signatures Missing From Valuable Pa
psrs in the National Departments.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The wholesale
investig alton throughout the executive
departments as to stamp thefts has re-
suited even worse than when
first discovered in the treas
ury. 1t ia learned that the
autograph friends too, have been at
work among the files. This vandalism
seems to have been prscticed principally
in the interior department 1t has been
discovered that the signatures of many
great men, long since dead, especially
presidents of the United States were af-
fixed to papers in the land
office. Some of these were
examined, with the result that
scores of autographs have bean found to
be missing from them. Abraham Lin
coins autograph has been especially
sought after.
The papers have been in many in
stances rendered practically valueless
by this nutilation, whichfis very seri-
GUS matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
REv.G. d. OLDEN's CHURCH
A Statement from Him the Law Suit
Against the Church.

a Statement from Him on the Law Suit
Against the Church
Rev. q. D. Olden has written a letter
to this paper in which he says he is not
in a church row.
Mr.. Olden says: "As far as the church
and myself are concerned we are at
peace, and are not and should not be held
responsiblefor the actions of a disgruntled
set of people who have shown them
selves incapable of doing right Today
the church is more prosperous in every
way than at any time since l have be-
come its pastor.
Two years ago when took charge of
the church 1 found it greatly in debt,
and Notwithstanding the milf Tree" ele-
ment with whom l have had TO contend
and the many law suits into which they
have forcibly dragged me, l have by the
aid of the Holy Spirit and the good peo-
pie of the church managed TO clear
things up pretty nicely down on First
street and kept out of debt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
WICHITA DISAEP0INFED.
Didn't Like to Pay 81 so for ssSInbad''
Little Bit.


From the Wichita Beacon:
A very much disguste and disap-
pointed audience left the Crawford
Grand last night after the "Sinbad"
performance. The public had expected
something of an exceptional nature
partly on account of the price having
been raised to $3.50 and partly owing to
the general reputation of the play. Had
the usual price prevailed and there had
been no vulgarity on the stage the enter
'tainment would have been appreciated
and the audience well satisfied The ex-
pressions heard on the street today, how
ever. indicate that with present knowl-
edge OF the company a great many, in
fact majority of the ladies that were
in the opera house last night would not
be there again.
The difference between this company
last ght and the original one is the diff
ference between high minded artists and
low minded, depraved creatures. The
jokes ~ had been run through smut
mill. That covers the case without
further words
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
THE CABLE BROKE.

A Wreck in a Pennsylvania Coal Mine
Three Miles Down Hurts Several Mine rs
JoaNsTOwN, Nov. 27.-By the break
ing of an axle on a car of cable train
in the Cambria Iron company's mill mine
last evening. eleven miners were seri-
ously injured, one probably fatally.
The accident happened when the
miners boarded cable train in the mines
three miles under a mountain to return
home, The train was running at a high
rate of speed when an axle on one of the
cars broke, wrecking the train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
DEFENSE BEGINS TODAY.
Twenty Witnesses for Prosecution in
OsbOn Case Do Not Strengthen It.

Twenty Witnesses for Prosecution in
Osbon Case Do Not Strengthen It.
LAWRENCE, Kan, Nov. 27.-In the
trial of Clinton G. Osbon here for the
murder of Lawyer Charles HANDLE, of
HoltoD. in June, 1894, the state has
examined twenty witnesses, and the
defense has begun its testimony.
The speech of J. R Burton for the de-
fense to the jury today was very elo-
quent
1t is not considered that the prosscu.
tion's case has been strengthened any
since the trial of the case last spring.
There will be no court tomorrow and it is
probable that the case will not reach the
jury before next Monday. A wrangls
among the attorneys regarding the ad-
mission of evidence is expected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
EDGAR RAN AWAY.

John s. Imley Flnds His BOY in Okla
hOma City.
Last election day Edgar R. Imley ran
away from his home in Topeka. He is
tho 13-year-old son of John s Imley
who works in the Santa Fe shops. Chief
Wnkerson sent out cards with the de-
scription and yesterday he received a
telegram from Sheriff J. H. Boles of
Oklahoma City, saying he had the boy.
Imley has an uncle who lives near the
city and he was striking for there when
taken in. He ''bummed" his way down
on trains.
Imley's father left this morning at
1915 to bring back the runaway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
Have Your Lights Inspected.

During the session OF the school Of
electricity to be held in the parlors of
the National hotel on Friday ard Satur-
day of this week. Mr.. G. F. Bottom, the
electrical expert from Kansas City will
make some inspections of buildings now
installed for light or power for the pur-
pose of illustrating the good or bad fea-
tnFes of the wiring and apparatus in
stalled. These inspections will be with
out cost to the owners or occupants. Any
person desiring to have the benefit of
such inspection may express such desire
to Chief Wilmarth or II. Clarkson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
THESE TALkY POWWOWS.
Gov. LewsIling and Geo. L. Douglass
Couldn't Go.

WICHITA, Nov27.-The dispatches this
morning announced from Omaha that
Governor Lewelling would attend the
trans Mississippi congress at Omaha to-
day, but reporter called at Governor
Lewelling's creamery this morning and
found him with his sleeves rolled up pat
ting a tub of butter.
When asked why he did not attend
the ex-governor gave as a reason that he
could not afford the time and expense.
He said:
81 told them when l was appointed
that did not think that l would find
time to attend"
George L. Douglass, who was appoint
ed by the governor to attend the meeting
was also in his Office. He said the trip
would cost him about twenty dollars and
that was more than he was able to donate
for the purpose just now.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
Closing Up the Business.

Boston, Nov. 27.-The completion of
All business relating to the great Chris
tisn Endeavar convention held here in
July was celebrated tonight by a banquet
at Hotel Brunswick, at which the now
famous committee of thirteen sat down
with President Francis E Clark, D. D,
and Secretary John Willis Baer. The
treasurer's report was of great interast
The total receipts were $22. 1872. with
contributions in labor and material 81
900 more. The total expenditures were
S22,2e6, leaving balance of $496.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
WILLIAM MAY ARBITRATE.

The Emperor of Germany Looked to to
Settle the Venezuelan Controversy.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Emperor Viii
liam of Germany has been mentioned as
available as an arbitrator of the British
Venezuela dispute if Lord Salisburys
answer to Ambassador Bayard proves
favorable to arbitration. 1t appears to
be conceded that the United States would
not act as an arbitrator owing to the gen.
eral belief that if the sympathy of this
country is on the side of Venezuela.
Germany's interests in Venezuela are
very large, and German capital has built
the leading railroad lines of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
TO GET CATHEDRAL BELLS
Kansas City's Cathedral Will Have a
Chime of Eleven.

Chime of Eleven.
KANSAS CITY. Nov. 27.-The new ca
thedral chimes will reach Kansas City
today or tomorrow from the McShane
bell foundry of Baltimore. The bells,
elsven in number. are toned for the
entire chromatic scale. They will be the
largest ard finest in tone of any in the
west They will be blest at the morning
service at the cathedral next Sunday.
The donors are Mrs. Thomas Corrigan
and family, and the chimes will be dsdi-
Gated to the memory of the late Mr.
Thomas Corrigan.
Mr.. Thomas Corrigan was a brother of
ex.Polics Commissioner rBernardCorrigan
and one of the pioneer settlers of Kansas
City. He was the promoter and owner
of all the street car lines of the city in
the days when street cars were hauled by
horses and mules. He was a railroad
contractor of national reputation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
1T LOOKS PECULIAR.

A Marriage Benefit Association About
Which There Are Inquiries.
The secretary of state is receiving
numerous Inquiries about the stability of
the American Mutual Home association
of Kansas City, Mo, which is doing busi-
ness all over Kansas.
This association takes in as members
all persons over sixteen years old and un-
married, and when a member gets mar
ried he or she gets $4,000 with which to
build home.
The officials at the state house say they
know nothing about the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
SLEIGH RIDERS HURT.
An Accident That is Almost Impossible in
Kansas in November.

KANSAS CITY, Kan, Nov. 27.-Mrs
Philo X. Mcdonald, wife of DR.. McDon-
aid, and Mrs. Minnie Dean OF 1916 and
1912 Woodland avenue, respectively. of
Kansas City, Mo, were the victims of an
accident in this city at 9 o'clock last
evening.
While driving on James street the
horse that was pulling the sleigh became
frightened and ran away. The ladies
held tight to the reins, but were power
less in their efforts TO curb she flying
steed. At the intersection Of James
street and Central avenue the horse made
a quick turn throwing the sleigh against
a wagon. tearing the sleigh into atoms.
The ladies were thrown violently to the
ground and painfully but not fatally hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
THOUSANDS OF SPANISH.ss

$4,000 Men Advancing to Cuba so Assist
in 0ue1IiDG the insurgents
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Heavy Span
ish reinforcements, aggregating 5000
men are about to land in Cuba, according
to official advices received here. Besides
these 10000 men have embarked already
from various points in Spain.
Word received here from an official
who has seen a letter of General Roloff,
the insurgent leader, says the latter states
in his letter that the insurgents are SORE
" in need of arms and ammunition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
1t Was Scottish Night.

CHICAGO, Nov 27-Fifty handsome
Scotch lasses and a full corps of Scotch
lads in regulation Highland costumes
appeared last night in Bonnie Scot
land" the successful drama by Sidney
R Ellis, now running at McVicker's
theatre. 1t was Scottish night. and the
Scotch societies had made great prepara-
tions for the event. They not only filled
the house but each society sent a dele
cation of their numbers to sing and dance
on the stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
Hurrah! HOoray! FIurrah!

ST Plunkard is on his way to Topeka.
Rejoice and make a joyful noise. This
is just our size for 'tshow." We can't
have William Crane, Pauline Hall. Walker
Whiteside or Julia Marlowe, but we can
have Isl Plunkard." 81 barn storms tho
country villages at fifty cents a head, but
of course dollar will be asked for his
awful concoction here. But perhaps 81
will cancel. Perish the thought! We
couldn't stand such grief.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-Forty house
smiths went to work ON the Siegel, Coop
er 6 Co. building, but they were induced
to leave their work by walking dele
gates. Sixteen buildings outside of the
Siegel. Cooper & Co. building and the
structure at Prince street and Broadway
are completely tied up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27

LONDON, Nov. 27.-Jabez :. Balfour
was found guilty on the queens bench
division of the high court of justice to-
day on the charge of frauds in connec-
tion with the house and land investment
trust, another of the concerns which
formed part of the notorious liberator
group of companies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-27
MR.BEAR GOES TOATLANTA

Sim Bear has given up his plan of or
ganizing telephone companies in the
towns in the state and has been en-
ployed by the American Electrical COM
pany of Kok ONO, Ind. He has gone to
Atlanta to take charge of the electrical
display of the company at the exposi-
tiOn.
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HAYWARD Didn.t Confess.

MINNEAPOLIS. Nov. 27.-It was re-
ported last night that Harry Hayward
mad made a confession. The facts are
that detective by the name of Quinlan
is supposed TO have certain details of the
crime which did not come out in the
trial, and for speculative purposes he
expects to print what he claims to pos
sess in book form.