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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
A "MASCOT" CORONER.
He Had a Pull on Deaths Nobody Else
Could Equal.

He Had Pull Deaths Nobody Else
Could Equal.
Topeka man was once coroner of
Douglas county, Nebraska. That is the
county Omaha is in.
1t was long time ago and it was a
hard matter to get anyone to take the
office for the reason that times were dull
for the coroners there. The one that
preceded him had had only one case
since his election aud that had been
eighteen months before People did not
die to suit the office of coroner and there
was serious fear that the office would
have to be annulled.
1t was simply matter of glory, and
he allowed his name to go on the ticket
Gust for fun" as he afterwards said.
He was elected, but a month or so be-
fore he was to take his office the old
coroner moved to California and re-
signed, and the new coroner was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy till his elective
term should begin.
The evening after his appointment he
strayed into a store to talk with friend
when policeman came in hurriedly and
told him he was wanted right away. A
murder had just been committed in the
"Latin quarter and there was a dead
Dago to pass sentence on. The new
coroner was little squeamish about it,
but he followed out the line of his duty
as prescribed by law. In less than three
days there was a powder explosion just
out in the country and five children were
planted in chunks in the branches of the
adjoining trees. There were five jobs in
that
In less than another week a man was
found dead in his bed. Another job for
the coroner. In a few days there was
another murder among the Dagos, a
double one, and shortly after that he was
called out of bed to see about a man who
had been cut up by the cars.
By this time the papers were calling
him the "Mascot Coroner" and he was
beginning to think he had a good thing.
For over three months he had an
average of two or three cases a week
and was getting tired of it. He began
seeing the faces of his 'svictims" in the
dark and peeping in at the windows and
out of corners of the room, and he didn't
eat much and his sleep was being af-
fected.
Finally he concluded he would have to
give it up or go crazy.
He knew of a man who had been want
ing the Office and he went to him and
offered to resign in his favor for $500 and
the man accepted. The money was paid
and the new coroner appointed.
The Topeka man felt SO relieved that
he went out to enjoy himself in jollity
of spirit He had night of it with very
little money but before he went home he
fell in with some mighty good fellows
who treated him nicely and that's all he
remembered until he woke up at home
still further relieved. His $500 was
gone
He got even with the new coroner,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
DIDN'T KNOW GRANT.

A Veteran Census Taker Did Not Rscog-
nize Picture of the General.
While City Assessor Hale's force was
busy taking the city census, one of them
stopped at a home on Clay street.
The father was an officer in the army
during the civil war, and as he is great
admirer of General Grant, large pic
ture of the we'll known general and pres
ident occupied prominent position on
the wall. The census taker had been q
soldier, too. and as he left he looked in
tently at the large picture and said tc
the daughter, who had given him the in
formation, "That is q very fine picture
is it OF your father?" The young lady
did not humiliate the veteran by telling
him who it was. She merely smiled and
said "No."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
"LORD ROONEY"
Last Com ody of the Sc asOn at the Grand
The Spooner Engagement.

The Pat Rooney Comedy company,
which will appear at the Grand tomor-
row night, is a descendant of the we'll
known Pat Rooney, comedian, who is
dead. Three at least of his family are
in it, and the piece is described as en-
tirely new and full of bright now spec
sialties The play will be ''Lord Rooney"
There is a great rush for seats every
time the Spooner Comedy company, with
Edna May and that bright little dancer
Cecil comes to town, and the seat sale
for Monday night has already begun.
They have not been in Topeka for SO
long that they will be welcome, and the
memory of their past triumphs will in
sure them good business. The opening
piece will be 'Inez," and the company
will be here all week at the old prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
CHILD FOR A SACRIFICE.

A FanaticaI Woman Who Intended to
Roast Her Babe the Altar.
SPOKANE, Wash, May 10.-Newton
Blagg arancher residing near Chatteroy
came home yesterday just in time to
save his 2-year- old child from horrible
death. His wife driven insane from re-
ligious frenzy had built an altar in the
woods near the house. upon which she
had secured the little babe, preparatory
to roasting it alive.
She was engaged in offering up a
prayer for her sacrifice when her hus-
band happily arrived in time to save his
child He brought his wife here for
commitment in the insane asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

The members of the school board in
district No. SO west of the city, have
filed papers with the county attorney
charging ]. n. Harvey, ex- treasurer of
the district, with embezzling funds be-
longing to the district amounting to So
quo, This shortage has existed for a
long time, but nothing was done about it
as the members of the school board
hoped MIR. Harvey would make good the
money without legal steps being taken.
Great snaps to make money at Santa
FEES sale of unclaimed baggage May II,
at room near Santa Fe depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10
ABSOLUTELY DRY.

Rainfall Unknown for Very Long Time
in the Extreme West.
Mr. G. nj. Merriam recently spent
week in western Kansas and eastern Col
orado along the line of the Santa Fe.
Mr.. Merriam says it is so dry between
Garden City and La Junta that there is
little hopes of raising anything at all
this year.
This dees not, however, apply to the
valleys in Colorado where the crops are
raised By irrigation and to the places
about Garden City where irrigation farm
ing is being tested so successfully.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

trip of the new lake steamer NORTH
west" from Buffalo to Cleveland, May
gath.
The Salesmen's and Clerks union held
meeting last night The mem bers of
this organization propose to watch the
early closing movement and keep both
eyes open for merchants who sell goods
on Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

however, for there was an immediate
suspension of business and the successor
had only three cases during the rest of
his term.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-10

The STArE JOURNALS Want and Mis-.
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper This Is fact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07
ar GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. C.

TRAIN DERA1LED.-An east bound
freight train on the Washington and
Ohio Railroad was derailed near Falls
Church yesterday evening. Nine OF
the cars left the track, three of which
were badly smashed. Conductor Payne
and Engineer Kelley were slightly
bruised. The cause of the accidents a
mystery, though it is thought the rails
spread. The cars were soon put back
on the track, and travel was interrupts
ed but short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

The RACEs.-Followiag are the en-.
tries at st. Assph for Mondays races
First race, furlongs-Parvenue 1902
Velvet Rose 102, Lakewood 102, Luray
1O2, Repetition 1O2, Mayor B., 102,
Melinda 1O2, Prosper 1O2, Zamacraw
102, Della NJ, 102, and Gov. Fifer 102.
Second race, AZ furlongs-Cadiz liz,
Young Critic 1OS, Elves 100, Mario 100,
Rapids 81, and Carpenter 81.
Third race, 81 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
1O3, Paymaster 100, Teardrop 100,
Redowac 100, Captain Jack 100, Tom
Brennan 100, Major McNulty, 100,
Benefactor 100, Hazel 81, Chink 81,
and Dutch Lady OF.
Fourth race, flrlongs-Ponce de
Leon 104, Gray Forest 100, Pulitzer 95,
Adjourn 95, Caraccus 95, and Gaiety 50
Fifth race, 4 furlongs-Ronald los,
Tim Flynn 1O2, Salisbury 102, Criterion
102, Lady May 102, Savant Gmp.) 102,
Western Star 102, Courtney 102, Jewel
102, and Misery 102.
Sixth race, furlongs-Manola ia
Fonda 1O1, Clansman 80, Belle of Fer
moy SO, Renaissance SO, and Lyde SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

Too FAMILIAR WITH A FREAK
Rachel Bontz, q young colored woman
from Washington, was arrested last
night by Officers Deane and Jones, at
the instance of Mr.. Max Zimmerman
who charged her with unseemly con,
duct with the lasus nature in the shape
of sscentaur" ne has on exhibition.
The freak is an African, whose legs
somewhat resemble those of q horse,
The woman, it seems. followed the
man to this city, and despite the ex-
ertions of Mr.. Zimmerman managed to
get into the room where the freak is
kept. She was fined IS, or given &c
days in the work house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

DONATIONS TO THE INFIRMARY.-
The following donations have been
thankfully received by the Alexandria
Infrmary during the month of August (:
Fruits, vegetables, etc, DIR. r. M.
Slaughter, Mrs. R. N. Ballinger, Mrs.
Snowden, Mr.. Frank Wilkinson, Mrs.
Smith, Mr.. Worth Hul6sb, Mr.. E. Edlin
"a former PATIENT; clothing, etc., Mrs.
Blouse, Mrs. A. NJ. Roberts; games for
Children's Ward, Mrs. Frank King; o
small quilt for Children's Ward, Miss
Sallie Stuart; napkins, etc., friend
from Haymarket (name uuknown) i;
milk daily, Mr.. Hooff; towels, Mrs.
G. R. Hill; books, papers and maya
zines, Alexandra GAZETTE, Alexandria
Times, Miss Hattie Weadon, Mrs. Car
lin, Mrs. Cation, Mira. Frank King. Mrs.
Uhler, Mrs. Heisselius Smith, Mrs. Ac-
ton, Mrs. Greenough, Mrs. T. Moss, and
Mr.. Avery Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

was unable to swim, and Messrs. W.
81. Trayers and VIM. Evans, who were
in boat near by, started to his rescue,
but the hands on the scow succeeded
in fishing him out before they reached
him.
The committees of the fire companies
recently appointed to receive from Mr..
E. S. Leadbeater the money, 500, pre-
sented by the Standard Oil Company
to the active fremen, will meet to-
night. Mr.. Leadbeater is anxious that
the 6remen donate the money to the
In6rmary.
There are now fifty prisoners con.
fined in Jail, an unusual number for this
season of the year, and Sergeant Smith
says if the convictions continue atthe
rate at which they have been made
during the past few weeks the jail will
have to be enlarged to accommodate
the prisoners.
The residence of Mr.. ]. B. Padgett,
on Alfred street, between Cameron and
Queen, just completed, is one of the
handsomest buildings of its size in the
city, and reflects credit on its builder,
Mr.. w. F. Vincent. 1t is finished in
hard wood, has all the modern conve-
niences and is model residence.
The cylinder head of the engine which
runs all the lathes and machines for the work
of about 300 men at the Washington navy
yard blew out with terrific force yesterday
evening. A loud noise and the Kissing OF
steam proclaimed the disaster to the en-.
ployees, who rushed to the scene. No one
was hurt
The young Wsshingtonian arrested on
Thursday in Baltimore for alleged forgery,
and who gave the name of W. E. Brooks
proves to be Fred F. Mar, who was for long
time the bookkeeper for Baldwin & Mccarthy,
contractors in Washington.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to John L. Javins and Matilda
3. Thomas, both of Fairfax, and to L. E. w
Meyberg, of Ashland, and Annie D. Carter, OF
Goochland county.
The two one-legged trsmps sent to the work
house yesterday took French leave as soon
they had eaten hearty dinner and the last
seen of them they were on their way to
Washington.
It is expected the Court of Appeals for tt Q
District OF Columbia will at an early dsy re, .
der decision involving the ownership 81
riparian rights along the Potomac river front.
We have received an invitation to attend
the first annual exhibition of the Hamilton
Horse and Colt Association to be held al
Hamilton on the 10th and 18th instant.
Three policemen of the Eighth precinct
were suddenly taken i'll in Washington yes
terdsy evening with typhoid fever. If this
had occurred in Alexandra the alarmists
here would have gone distracted.
Another Washington brokerage firm sus.
pended yesterday. It was that of King &
Co., doing business on Fourteenth street, be.
tween F and g streets.
Rev. ]. e. Butler, of this city, will conduct
a protracted meeting at the Baptist Church
at Marshall at the end of this month.
The victorious District rifiemen will be re-
ceived on their return from Sea Girt Monday
night with fully military honors.
The B. G. O. Railroad Company has paced
telephone in their new Office here. The
telephone is No. 6.
All of the public and some of the private
schools will open on Monday next for study.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

RACE TRACK Notes.-The st. Asaph
track was in bad condition yesterday
after the heavy rain, and two horses
fell in the first race, without doing any
damage.
Jockey J. Moore was ruled off at St.
Asaph yesterday for pulling the horse
Joe Mack in the fourth race. This is
the second time Moore has been ruled
off within the past few months.
The sale of horses belong to J. Brady
in the paddock at st. Asaph yesterday
was somewhat unsuccessful. Fora Hill
bought Ronald for $50, and Ike Carson
got Sandstone for the same price. The
other horses were bought in, the prices
being unsatisfactory. Taconey and
Inter Ocean were also put up for sale,
Fora Hill buying the former for $40,
and ]. w. Pangle taking Inter Ocean
for $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

RELIEF Hook AND LADDER COM
PANY.-The regular monthly meeting
of the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany was held last night, Mr. VIM. 81.
Melchior, first vice presinent, in the
chair, with a large attendance. One
new member was elected. Messrs.
Wilmer Kemp, Joseph Desilva and L.
Ruben, committee on delinquents, re-
ported forty men equipped. One resig-
nation was accepted. A communica-
ton from Mr.. Leadbeater was received
and read, and later Mr.. Leadbeater
stated before the company the idea of
the committee he wanted appointed
In connection with the distribution of
the money donated the fire companies
by the Baltimore Oil Company. The
company decided to leave it to Mr.. L..
Some business was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

STOPPED FOR LACK OF FUNDs.-Af-
ter right of way had been secured
and route largely prepared and grad
ed, work on the Washington and Fails
Church Electric Railroad has stopped
for lack of funds. Prospects for raising
the $4,000 necessary to complete the
road are far from good. Falls Church
citizens, at several meetings to consider
the subject of the road, have contribnt-
ed largely of interest and enthusiasm,
but nothing of dollars, while Georgetown
and Washington citizens seem nnwill-
ing to subscribe to the necessary stock.
The proposed Washington terminus of
the road is at the Virginia end Of the
Aqueduct bridge, whence branches
sre to extend to Arlington and Falls
Church, respectively. The former line
has been for some time completed, but
is not in operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07
REAL ESTATE, &c.
M. B. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan & Insurance Brokers,
NO. 10Y S. ROYAL STREET.
CHEAP HOMES.

OnEhT hOMEIS.
House and Lot, Cameron and Patrick
streets, southwest corner. Price $1,000.
Easy payments.
Store and Dwelling southwest corner Queen
and Pitt streets. Price 81 ,o00.
House; on line of electric cars; bay window
and porch fine yard. Only 1900. On
easy terms.
Columbus street, near Christ Church; gilt
edge location Brick House. Six rooms. Lot
II feot 10 inches by 96at feet to.a 20 feet
court. Price only $3.50. Thisls a bargain.
Call at once.
House and Lot, 403 north Henry street.
Four rooms. Lot 17x1OO feet to a 10-feet
alley. Very cheap at 1915.
Frame House, Six Rooms, Duke street, near
Patrick. Lot 16x100 feet to feet side
alley, and 10-feet rear alley. Price $500.
Northeast corner of Queen and Columbus
streets. Lot 21x994. Three Story Brick,
Z even Rooms and Bath. Price $3.50. One
half cash. Balance to suit.
CHEAP LOTS.
One of the most desirable Lots in the city,
Cameron street, near Christ Church, 1890
Price So 1000.
Four nicely situated Lots on Payne street,
between Pendleton and Wythe streets. Price
$50. Cash $25, 81 per week. Size 1890
feet.
Patrick street, near King, Two Lots,
171sx107 feet, each 5000.
Duke street, near Patrick, Lot 16x100
feet Good old Frame House on it $3.50.
Prince street, near Alfred, Lot 25x100
feet to an alley. Improved by two small
Brick Houses, 81 400.
King street, near West, Lot 51x1o0 feet to
an alley; $1,000.
A good Lot on Royal street, between Wilkes
and Gibbon streets, 4Ox115. Price 5000.
Five splendid Building Lots; 2Ox74; St.
Asaph street between Queen and Princess,
$500 each. Very easy terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

PERSONAL Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
BRYAN have returned from Deer Park.
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. D. ii. Lunt have
returned from Philomont where they
spent the summer.
Mrs. Olive Crook Mason, the popular
and polite assistant central" at the
telephone exchange, left this morning
for an extended trip through Virginia.
Miss Charlotte Crane and Misses
Emily and Esther Peverill are visiting
friends in Spottsylvania.
Mrs. A. G. Jenkins and daughter,
who have been summering in their rural
home at Riverside Park, have gone to
Buffalo, N. Y.
Mr.. James Douglas, of Fauquier,
who has been visiting his relative, MIR.
]. S. Douglas, in this city, left this
evening for his home near Catletts.
Mrs. ]. Carlin Creighton has return
ed from Middleburg, where she has
been spending the summer.
Mrs. G. v. Peyton, of Charlottes-
vile, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Q. d..
House.
Mr. Edgar War6eld, Mrs. Alexander
McBurney and the Misses Thomas
have returned from Boston.
The condition of Mrs. Laurence Sta
bier, who has been seriously i'll for the
past week, was not considered SO IA
vorable today. Her husband, who
has been in Europe for the past month,
will sail for home next week.
Mrs. Virginia Minnigerode received
a letter yesterday evening from her
daughter, Miss May! who is travelling
in Europe, stating that on her arrival
in London from Germany she and Pro-
lessor E. F. Andrews, of Washington,
would be married. Miss Minnigerode,
who is q talened young artist, went
abroad in July last to perfect herself in
her studies. which she has been pursuing
under Professor Andrews in Washing
ton for the past few years. Soon after
their marriage Professor and MIS-.
Andrews will return to Washington,
which city they will make their home
Rev. ]. M. Nourse, formerly pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church In this
city, but now stationed at Manassas, is
in the city to-day, and is stopping at
the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A.
D. Brockett.
Mr.. Milton n. Price and wife, of
Memphis, with Mr.. M. 81. Chalkly, OF
Richmond, Va, who have been in Bos.
ton for the last two weeks, were the
guests OF Mrs. James F. Wood, Thurs
day, and left Friday for their homes.
Rev. T. n. Rice, who has been spend.
ing his vacation in the South, returned
Rice says he is not yet prepared to
make announcement of his deter
mination in reference to the calls he
has received from Lynchburg and Lex
ington.
Masters Cortland and Raymond Hoy,
of Baltimore, who have been visiting
their grandparents on north Washing
ton street, have returned to their
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

SENT ON TO THE GRAND JURY
Frank Walker yesterday evening swore
out warrant against James Sullivan
charging him with stealing $32 in notes
from his person on last Tuesday nigh
The complainant averred in the Police
Court last night when the case was
tried that he entered carriage with
Sullivan and three other young men
and that the party drove to Richard
Burnett's saloon, near the Stone
brid ge; that while there Sullivan put
his hand in his pocket and took out the
money; also that Sullivan left one of
his cuff buttons in his walkers pocket.
Sullivan was sent On to the Corpora
ton Court. Mr.. J. 81. Greene was
counsel for the defense. Sullivan was
arrested last week on the charge of
stealing money from Barney Mccain,
but was dismissed for want of evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-07

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Thompson pre-
sidinq.-The following cases were dis
posed of last night:
Charles Knoxville, arrested by Con-
stable Hammersley, at the instance of
Justice Beach, charged with assaulting
Alphonso Arlington, was fined SIS.
James Sullivan, charged with steal.
ing SS2 from Frank Walkers pockets,
was sent on to the Corporation Court.
A young man, who was in the saloon
at the time of the robbery and arrested
as party to the felony, was dismissed:
Harrie Jackson, colored, charged
with stealing fat from ] Driefus, was
dismissed after his father had whipped
him. !.
The following cases were disposed of
this morning:
Rachel Bontz, coiored, charged with
indecent conduct, was fined IS.
Two tramps, arrested ss suspicious
characters, were ordered to leave the
city.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and mild. Three prisoners were at the
station house.