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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
PURSUING REBELS.
Spanish Soldiers Are After the
Cuban Insurgents.
Defeat Them in Several Small
Engagements.
ARE READY TO RISE.
When Gen. Campos Comes the
Move Will be General.
Cuban SympathizerS Hold a
Meeting at Tampa, Fla.

HAVANA, April 10.-The troops con
TRUE pursuing the rebels and a number
of additional skirmishes have taken
place. Lieut.. Hadilla came upon band
of fifty rebels near San Miguel Bagaes,
in the province of Puerto Principe.
Fighting followed, during which the
leader of the rebels, Paschiv VarOn, was
killed, and the second in command,
Felipe Aware. was captured A woman
living in the Immediate vicinity of the
spot where the engagement took place
was killed by a stray shot
In the neigh borhood of Monte Verde,
province of Santiago de Cuba, Lieutenant
Garrido overlook number of rebels be-
longing to the forces of General Maceo.
The government troops captured three
rebels, among whom was one man who
belonged to the expedition headed by
General Maceo, who recently landed on
the coast of Cuba. The rebels were
obliged to seek refuge in the mountains,
pursued by the troops. In this skirmish
the government soldiers sustained no
loss
Guillermo, an important negro leader
of the rebels, died from a sickness not
defined yesterday, at Mucarat, Santiago
de Cuba.
EElNdL6 u0W6 E0C04Vo0 III tAIS City IL W
the effect that the civil and military au-
thorities of Puerto Principe were told
recently by an informer of the existence
of conspiracy to raise body of in
surgents, who were to take the
field as soon as Field Marshal
Martinez de Campos should have
arrived in Cuba. The governor at once
gave orders for the arrest of the cons spir-
ators, the names of whom had been be-
trayed by the informer.
According to the information of the
conspirators Marshal de Campos intends
to land at Guantanimo, a we'll known
sugar port on the south side of Cuba, a
short distance to the eastward of San
tiago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
REPUBLICANS TO CONTROL.
Mr.. Voorhees, Says They VIII Organize
the Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 1O.-Speaking of
the reorganiz alton of the senate which is
likely to occur owing to the changes
caused by the last election, Senator Voor-
hees of Indiana said: 81 have no doubt
the Republicans will reorganize the fin
ance committee. l for one shall make
no opposition and do not believe any
other Democrat will
"The Republicans while not possess
ing majority over all parties in the
senate will have plurality and it is
right that they should take the lead in
Shaping legislation. 1 expect to sur
render the Craftsmanship of this commit
tee to Senator Morrill, at the next ses-
slim
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
No Choice in Delaware.

DOVER, Del, April 1O.-Contrary to
general expectation there was no change
when the 1O6th ballot was taken today
for United States senator. The funeral
of the late Governor Marvil will take
place on Thursday from the M. Echurch
in Laurel, and the interment will be in
the cemetery of that denomination in the
Same Olaca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
MAJORITY FAVORED ANNA
The Jury in Anna DicIxinsOn's Damage
Suit Can't Agree.

SCRANTON, Pa, April 10-The jury in
the case of Anna F. Dickinson against
DR.. Underwood, DR.. Hilman, John NJ.
Dryden, John Thompson and others, af-
ter being out fifteen hours was dis
charged today, being unable to agree
The judge announced in discharging
the jury that he did so on account of the
death of a relative of one of the jurors.
The majority of the jurors, it is said,
favored d verdict favorable to the
plaintiff.
Miss Dickinson sued to recover $4,000
damages for being incarcerated five
weeks in the Danville asylum in 1891
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
LENT'S ENDING.
Services of Holy Week at the Church
the Assumption.

SerVIces OF Holy Week at the Church OF
the Assumption.
The solemn office of celebrating Tene-
brae will begin this evening ;at the
Church of the Assumption
The name Tenebrae is given to the
office from the circumstance of extin-
gushing the candles which have been
prepared in the sanctuary for the cere-
mony.
The priests who will assist Rev. Father
Hayden are Father Harrigan of Blaine,
Father Hudson of Olathe, Father Cava-
naugh of Usage, Father Michael of Nor
tonvilIe and Father Moore.
The Tenebrae will be continued to-
morrow evening. On Friday evening
there will be the stations of the cross
and sermon on The Passion by. Father
Michael.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
WOMEN DRAW COLOR LINE.
A Baltimore Club Withdraws from the
Federation of WOmen's Club.

BALTIMORE. April 1O.-The Woman's
Literary club of this city decided unani-
mously to withdraw from mem bership in
the national federation Of women's clubs
The club joined the federation about a
year ago Aflerward the federation de-
cided to admit clubs of colored women.
This action was much discussed, and it
is understood that the withdrawal from
the federation is intended to show dis
approval of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10

Topeka citizens who are out of the
city are: D. Atwood, Chattanooga; A J.
Hitt Colorado Springs; w. w. Critten-
den, Chicago; P A. Mcpherson, Kansas
City; Mrs. n. Z. Holiday. Lincoln, Neb. :;
John Ritchie, Mcpherson; DR.. C. B. Ly-
ons, Oskaloosa; Frank Black and Mrs.
II. A Black, Toledo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
Reception 40 afIrer NIen

DENVER, April 10.-The citizens of
Denver have appointed a COMMITTEES of
100 prominent men and women to ar
range a reception for ex- Congressman
Sioiey Senators John P. Jones, and w.
NJ Stewart and Gen. A ]. Warner. the
silver champions, who are expected to
arrive in Denver next Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
THE ST. PAUL LAUNCHED.
The Big Vessel Slides Off This Time With
out q Hitch.

PHILADELPHIA, April 1O-The big
steamer st. Paul, which disappointed SO
many persons on March 81 by refusing
to move from the ways, was successfully
launched at 200 p. m today at Cramps
ship yard, in the presence of nearly
10000 persons. There was no hitch in
today's programme.
The steamer was christened by Miss
Frances Grisom. daughter of the presi-
dent of the International Navigation
company. The launching was witnessed
by the governor and members of both
branches of the legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
OMned Kit Cnraon,a Sword

ERIE, Pa, April 1O-Maior Hugh B.
Fleming died last night in his 66th year.
He relieved Kit Carson at Fort Garland,
and received the famous trapper's sword
as present He was offered the com
mand of a Pennsylvania regiment n
1851 by Governor Curtin. In 1870 he
was retired on account of disabilities,
with the rank of major.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
NOT CHRISTIAN BURIAL.
MasOns Declare That Cremation is Not SO
Under Masonic Law

PHILADELPHIA, April 1O-Cremation
services have been officially declared by
Masonic authority not to be Christian
burial The question that brought about
this decision arose over the making of
funeral arrangements for the late Charl es
h. keisser, high Mason. 1t had always
been Mr.. Reisser's wish to be cremated
The grand master of Pennsylvania.
Judge Arnold, rendered a decision that
services at the cremation were not
Christian burial under Masonic law, The
family decided to abandon their origina |
intention to cremate
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
BIG FLOODS IN HUNGARY.
Several Towns Are Completely Inundate
and Others Threatened.

LONDON, April 10-A dispatch to the
Daily News from Vienna says that seri-
GUS floods are prevailing in Hungary.
Szegdin, the capital of the county of
Czongrad which is on the Thesis river
at the influx of the Marc, is
threatened with an inundation. The
water now almost covers the dykes pro-
tecting the town. In 1879 the town
was nearly destroyed by a great food.
In Peeska, $40 houses are flooded and
many of them have collapsed. In
Szerbboka, 200 houses are flooded and
100 people are homeless The town of
Cftsa is submerged. Hundreds of viii
lagos are threatened with destruction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
CRIPPLED FOR ENGINES.
Eight Locomotives Destroyed BY Fire at
WinsIOw, n. NJ.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ. April 1O.-The
Atlantic 81 Pacific Railroad company is
in bad luck again, and this time it is
worse than wreck. Yesterday morning
at 2 O'Clock the roof of the company
round-house at Winslow was noticed on
fire, and before the little fire could be
extinguished the whole structure was
ablaze. the flames being famed by
swift wind
The fire lsaped from the round house
to the machine shops, and both were
totally destroyed. The railroad employees
worked faithfully and managed to run
out several engines. Eight engines,
however, were destroyed, and the tender
of the ninth badly scorched. The en-
gines were the largest and cost about
So, ,0O0 each. The company estimates Its
loss at 100000. This is indeed great
calamity, for the road is doing an i'm
mense business in the traffic of fruits
from California to the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
NO LEADER FOR TAMMANY.
Instead of One Man q. Committee viii
Run 1t.


Run 1t.
NEW YORK. April 10-An evening
paper which is generally conceded to
have inside sources of information
regarding Tammany affairs says:
The men who are now directing
the policy of Tammany Hall
practically decided to go into another
campaign without regular leader and
make the experiment of selecting a
special committee of three or five men
to lead and direct the organization in the
campaign.
II the special committee is limited to
three men, the men selected, it is said,
will be Lawrence Delmora, Henry d.
Purroy and Hugh J. Grant. If there are
five members of the committee the other
two will probably be x-Sheriff John B.
Sexton and Jonn A Carroll
1t is practically conceded by the men
who are now arranging this committee
plan that Richard Croker will be the real
leader or the directing power behind
the special committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
Receiver walker fn Texas.

GALVESTON, Texas, April 10.-Aldace
F. Walker, president and managing re-
ceiver of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe, arrived here today accompanied by
his family Mr. Walker has been max
ing tour of inspection of the lines
under his control in California, and is on
his return to New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS.
Mixed Results in the City Elections Held
Yesterday.

Yesterday.
JERSEY CITY, N. j., April 1O.-The
election here yesterday was a Republican
victory.
PATERSON, N. j., April 1O-The cleo
ton was Democratic victory. Chris
tian Braun (Dem.) was elected mayor
by about $500 majority In fourteen
districts of the city the Republican vote
fell off 1, 400 from last year.
JERSEY CITY, n. j., April S.-The
Hill and Weehawken. In West New
York the Citizens ticket won.
ELIZABETH, n. j., April 1O.-The Re-
publicans were successful in the city
election here.
RAILWAY, N. J., April 1O-Mayor Daily
(Rep.) has been re elected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
x EIeminpo of DickinsOn Deeo.

KANSAS CITY, April 1O.-A special to
the Star from Salina, Kan, says: K. G
Fleming one of the Oldest and most
prominent citizen in, Dickinson county,
died at his home near Solomon at a late
hour last night He was commander of
Solomon G. A. R, prominently connected
with the A. o. U. W., and one of the
leading Presbyterians of central Kansas.
He was brother of Rev. Dr. Fleming of
Wichita.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
A GILT EDGE BOND.
Given by Charles S. Elliott as Cit.
Treasurer.

Given by CharIes 3. EIIIOtt as City
Treasurer.
Mr.. G. s. Elliott, the newly elected city
treasurer, today filed his official bond
with Mayor Follows and it will be ap-
proved by the council at the meeting TO-
night
MIR. Elliott's bond is for $4,000, and
the document bears the signatures of
himself, his father G. n. Elliott, John r.
Mulvane, p /. Bonebrake, VIM. Sims, T.
G. Willard. w. E. Sterne and ]. P. Davis
In addition to this excellent bond the
money of the city is secured by the city
depository the Bank of Topeka having
on file an official bond of 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
aranx Thousand Maps.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The interior
department is preparing to print $4,000
maps of the United States and 10000
maps of public land states and terri
tories 1t is also intended to print copies
of township plats which have become
worn out and needed renewing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
To Abolish the Police Board.

ATcHIsoN, April 10.-There is being
circulated here petition to the governor
praying for the abolishment of the police
board. The petition is signed largely by
Democrats and the plan is to place police
control in the hands of the city govern
m0nk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
BRINGS THE MOON CLOSER.
A Fine Telescope is Received at Camp
bell University, HoItOn.

KANSAS C1TY. April ia Star special
from Holton, Kansas, says: Campbell
university here has just received new
telescope which is said to be the best in
the state among the colleges.
1t magnities five hundred diameters
and with it, it is possible to see star of
the thirteenth magnitude. 1t brings the
moon within a thousand miles of the
earth. The lenses were made in Lon
don
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
DIsclaiIn the whole Ruafnesa.

STANFORD, Conn, April 10.-Immedi-
ately on the opening of the afternoon
aession of the New York, East Metho-
dist Episcopal conference, a motion was
passed to strike from the records all ref
erence to the Lansing Cleveland cpl
code.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
10 Architect Thfs Time.

The state board of public works is
holding a meeting at its office this after
noon to consult with the regents of the
State university relative to the new
buildings now in course of construction
at the university. A number of archi
tects who want to be appointed state
architect were present but Car tain John
SeAton, president of the board, says a
state architect will not be named at this
meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
GEN. oAMPOs' POLICY.
It is COnciliatory, and He Will Try to
Avoid BlOOdshed.

1t Is Concitatory, and He Will Try to
Avoid BlOOdshed.
WASHINGTON, April 1O.-The policy of
Gen. Martinez Campos. Spanish comman-
der in chief, who is now enroute to Cuba,
for the decisive strike against the revo-
luton, is made known in copies of the
proceedings of the Spanish congress just
received here. On the night before Cam
pos sailed here, both he and the minister
of foreign affairs addressed the cortes.
The significance of Gen. Campos speech
lay in it's conciliatory tone, showing that
his purpose was to avoid bloodshed.
1t was also brought out that while he
would keep free from party entangle-
ments in Cuba, he would be strongly in
clined toward the autonomists or con-
servative element, and would depend
upon them to resist the separation from
Spain. 81 am in hope" said General
Campos, 'that when I arrive in Cuba the
war will be over, for have no wish for
that kind of glory"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
FREE BEER EVERY HOUR.
Because They Can't Get 1t Omaha Brow
Strike.

OMAHA, April 1O-An attempt was
made today to settle the strike of the
journeymen brewers. All the boss brew
ers of the city met and drew up con-
tract to be signed by the union.
This contract proved satisfactory, ex-
cept one clause, which provided that
workmen be furnished beer at 9, II, II,
2, and o'clock. The workmen re-
fused to sign unless the clause was
changed to free beer every hour. The
workmen in every brewery in the city
ara ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
NOTHING BUT WATER FOR MILES
All the Country Around Kingston, Ne
York, is Inundated.

All the Country Around Kingston, New
York, is Inundated.
KINGSTON, N. Y, April 10-The great
freshet in the Esopus creek has inundat-
ed large part of the northern section of
this city and for miles there is nothing
to be seen, looking northward, except a
vast expanse of water Greater damage
must result. though the extent cannot be
estimated for the present The waters
are gradually subsiding.
The Ulster s. Delaware railroad COM
pany is practically tied up by the surg
ing water and many washouts have oc-
Cured along the line. The Delaware &
Hudson canal also suffers much damage.
The city water main is broken and this
cannot be restored. owing to the freshet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
WANTS THE BISHOPS.
;aliua Would Have the Board of Metho-
1.is1.a..s nIoot cI,a-a

SalinR would nave the BOARD OF MeIho-
dist Bishops Meet There.
KANSAS CITY, April 10.-A special to
the Star from Salina, Kan, says: An eff
fort is being made by the Methodists in
this part of the state to have the fall
meeting of bishops of the church held
in this city. The meeting is for the pur-
pose of discussing the work of the
church and planning for the future.
The entire episcopal board of the
church will be present except Bishop
Thoburn of Indiana and Bishop Taylor
Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
CUBAN sYMPATH1zERs.
They VIII Celebrate the First Cuba
Congress at Tampa. Fin.


Congress at Tampa, Fla.
TAMPA, Fla, April 10.-A meeting
of Cuban patriots and sympathisers has
been arranged for tonight to commemo-
rate the forming of the first Cuban con
gress and the adoption of the constitu-
ton of the Cuban republic at Yara in
1868 Many persons then present will
speak tonight. Patriotic speeches, mu-
sic, recitatiOns and hymns will be fea-
lures of the celebration.
Prominent Cuban speakers are Col.
Fernando Figeurdo, Col Enrique Col
lazo, Benjamin Guerra, treasurer of the
Cuban revolutionary party; Editor Ra-
men Rivero. Nestor Carbenella, DR.. Val
des Dominuguez, Arturo Gonzales and
Eduardo Riena.
The latest news from the insurgents
will be reviewed and its Significance
from revolutionist view explained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
MOODY AND SANKEY.
They Are Now Carrying on Reviva
In Mexico.

MEXICO CITY, Mex, April 1O.-The
Moody and Sankey revival is arousing
CREST interest in this city, being the first
notable revival held in the City of Mex
leo or in this republic.
The evangelists will remain here the
greater part of the week, possibly stop
ping at Monterey before taking up their
engagements in Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
ATCHISON PLAN.


NEW YORK, April 1O-The Atchison
railway directors met today and approved
the plan of reorganization made by the
joint reorganization committee.
The board recommends that stock of
the company be deposited under the
plan; that the assessment be paid and
the reorganization be facilitated in every
way
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10

TAMPA, Fla, April ia passenger
who has just arrived from Havana and
interior points in Cuba states that it is a
fact that Maceo is on the island. The
landing of Maceo has increased the
vigilance of the government and created
uneasiness among the people. In the
central and western part of the island
there has been no pronounced rising
whatever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10

Don't fail to hear the beautiful "quar-
tette" as sung by Bridget O'Flanigan
and her cousin Moike ut the First Chris
tian church tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10
0rntorlcal Contest at salina.

KANSAS CRY, April 10.-A Star special
from Salina, Kan, says: The second an
nual spring oratorical contest occurred
at the Kansas Wesleyan University last
night There we're six contestants. l.
G. GRAY won first place with an oration
on "a Social Condition as a National
Peru.o w. n. Blair won second place.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10

Advertisers for Fridays STATE JOUR-
NAL are requested to furnish their copy,
so far as possible, on Thursday. The
demand for space is already SO great
that a twelve or sixteen-page paper may
be necessary Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-10

Free Viavi lecture, Bijou opera house
Thursday. D u. Ladies' invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-13

was tried for said offence she was unable
to employ counsel TO appear before said
court to ALL and advise her In and about
her defence against said charge Of MUIR
der, for which she was tried. and or
which she has been found guilty. and Tor
which she has been condemned TO die. IL
Is true that Judge Perry. practicing
lawyer In said court, did appear BEFORE
said court In her behalf and demur 10
the indictment against her. ana also SUD
NIT a motion for "a change OF venue Out
both the demurrer and motion were over
ruled, whereupon he refused TO act as her
counsel any further. and the Court made
some effort TO procure counsei lot ner o.-
cause OF her poverty and inapility 10
employ any lawyer 10 nd her IN her ue-
fence: but the Court failed In It's enorts'
and she was forced to submit TO the TER
rible ordeal OF trial involving her Ire
without my aid Of any sort In and about
her defence.
THE PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED.
Since her trial ana condemnation, many
people being OF the opinion that she was
not fairly tried according TO the laws OF
virginia. and believing that no person
should be tried and condemned TO death
without tho aid and advice OF counsei.
have become interested I'm her case and
proyIded the necessary means 10 ehapie
her 10 employ counsel and apply. for the
writ OF error herein prayed for. Being
without counsel, as above stated anu
wholly ignorant Of the law, she was u"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-13

gether with Pokey Barnes and Mary
Barnes, was arrested for participation III
the murder Of Mrs. Pollard. ana WAS
held In custody from Saturday, the io.h
day of June. 1896. until Monday evening,
the 18th day Of June, 1895; that during .n1
time, when your petitioner ana the otner
parties were under arrest their prem ses
were searched and all their wearing APP
parel was examine. No evidence VI
guilt being produced your petitioner. To-
gether with Mary barnes and Foxy
Barnes, was discharged on the iotn uay
of June, 1896. 1t was alleged that the
sum OF $500 was stolen from the nous
Of Mr.. Pollard, together with a Iarse
quantity OF wearing apparel ana so,he
jewelry. No part Of the stolen piunuer
was discovered in the search Oh .he
premises Of your petitioner and the otnsr
persons. Your petitioner. together Win
Mary Barnes and Pokey Barnes was
arrested On Tuesday. the lsth uay Vi
June. after the arrest OF Solomon MAR
bIe. This second arrest was Haue ia
consequence OF a statement mace oy ,ne
said Marable. and 1t was upon ms 'esu-
mony alone that your petitioner was
held indicted, and convicted for com
nI,cIty In the murder OF Mrs. Lucy Jane
ballard Solomon Marable made Deiore
the grand jury and before the peu. Juis
during the trial several connictihs sla.e-
ments. In his first statement uuIiHE 'he
trial OF your petitioner he swore 'haS ne
was assisted In the perpetralion VI VI"