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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
Mlners as Prorin Mtrike.

PEORIA, Ills, Oct AL the miners,
about 200 in number, employed in six
coal mines along the line of the Peoria
& Pekin Union railway quit work this
run of the mine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
x,x. R,iiro~a Mad Fzsm E4osr $50;

xuy', RaiirO~d Mad HIM E4osr $500.
10. Hamilton, of Vernon, Kansas,
this morning filed a complaint with the
state board of railroad commissioners
against the Missouri Pacific He says
because the railroad has failed TO fur
nish him cars TO ship hay he has lost
$500 in the last ten days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
Baltimore wins the Penant,

The National League race ended
Monday, and Baltimore is again the
winner of the penant. Cleveland is
a good second, while Philadelphia just
beats Chicago out for third place.
Sta ndiurr- of the Gin hS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

CTMARRoN, Oct. L-The PopuIists OF
Gray county met in convention Saturday
and took the following action: Endorsed
Charlie Warner, Democratic nominee, for
treasurer; endorsed s. L Kelly, Republi-
can nominee, for sheriff; endorsed Chas.
1abb, Republican nominee, for clerk;
nominated Caleb Sutton for register of
deeds; endorsed Amos Dixon. Republi-
can nominee, for coroner; endorsed John
Baker, Democratic nominee, for surveyor;
endorsed J. n. Hildebrand, Republican
nominee, for commissioner of the Third
district
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

Jim Davis and Jack Kelly fought elev-
en- rounds at Sterling Sunday morning,
Davis being declared the winner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

Haskell institute has a football team
which is now in active practice. If the
Indian students play the game as we'll as
they play base ball, K. U. and Wash burn
may have some trouble on their hands
before the season closes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

= Kansas City and return via the Great
Rock Island roate, $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

At recent shoot of the San Antonio,
Texas, gun club, Aus Piety made the
very excellent score of 43 out of posi-
BILE 90 targets. He now holds the class
"a" medal of the club
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
What say.

Topeka wheelman, when a farmer
gives them the road. have adopted the
fashion of saying: "Thank you, sir. !"
What is said when the rider is forced on
the rough road is different.-Fort Scott
Monitor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

LAWRENCE, Oct The Lawrence DO
lice are making big record During
July last there were tifty-eight arrests,
and the fines and costs amounted to ST.
276 This month the Jealous police have
made sixty-two arrests. and the police
Judge has imposed fines and costs to the
amount of %1,213 Lawrence is practi-
cally a dry town, as there are no joints in
active operation. All these arrests have
been among the tough element in an en-
deavor to drive mum Der of the offensive
characters out of the town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

Any one who is suffering from Cousti-
patton or Indigestion would do we'll to
try Beggs' Little Giant Pills. They give
perfect satisfaction. Sold and warranted
by all druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
STEER FELL THROUGH THE ROOF.
a Barnard Family Living in Dugout
Al. Awakened by Stser in Their Bed.

Al" Awakened by a steer in Their Bed.
LINCOLN. Oct. /. - News has Just
raaGh.9 are of a peculiar and almost
&C ilent which happened near
p, Lasd, this county.
Several stray cattle found the wav to
sne roof Of the dug-ou of A. w. Woody
"a r. cavortlng around 1,4OO steer
e9unde ed into a weak spot in the roof
I'D fell through, deposlting its bulky
'ase on the bed in which Mr.. WOODY
-fs,- and child were sleeping. The sud
denness and unknown character of the
visitor bewildered Mr.. Woody so that he
did not know what to do, though IN
hurt. The presence of mind of IL
year-old daughter probably saved the
mother and baby from death So soon
as she discovered what the intruder was
the plucky girl made an heroic grasp for
the steers horns and led him from the
house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

the finest hall in the state. The plans
were drawn by c G. Wilmarth, Salina
architect. Tia building will cost $780,
coo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

posters announcing it have been placed
in conspicuous places throughout the
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

Special pains taken in doing up lad
les waists Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01

cellaneous columns rsach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This Is facs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
NineraI Na arrr.

The finest in the west Come and try it
J. w. PHILLIPS, GIG ". Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-01
NEW ROUND MOUSE AT DODGE.

The Santa Fe viii Put In New I6 stall
Building.
DODGE CRY, Oct dodge City is to
have new sixteen stall round house, at
an estimated cost of $4,000. Surveyors
are already at work laying off the ground
and the new building is to be completed
by Decem Der /. 1t will have a repair
shop in connection. The yards will also
be rearranged aud enlarged by the addi-
ton of four new tracks. Considerable
activity in Dodge City real estate has al
ready resulted from this proposed i'm
provement on the part of the Santa Fe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

Insurgents 10 Lay their Case Before
President Cleveland.

Insurgents 10 Lay their Case Before
President Cleveland.
WASHINGTON. sept e6.--Unofii eial in
formation has been received here that
within few days commissioners from
the newly organized rennhlie af c.,ha
will arrive Ia this city II Is said they
have been sent by tho insurgent lead
crs 10 endcavor TO get Mr.. Cleveland
TO recognize Cuba as belligerent ma
ton, and also To attempt TO induce the
state department 20 recommend the
extension Of protection 70 Cuba.
AS has already been pointed out.
Cuba can only be recognized by the
direct act OF the president, and
according 10 the law Of nations
he cannot recognize the country
unless IL has established q provis-
ional government and has "A port OF
entry. Cuban sympathizcrs IN this
country claim that both these neces-
saries have been obtained, but this
statement cannot be verified. IL Is
also said that the commissioners from
Cuba, should they fail 20 commit
the president 20 their cause, win
attempt 20 interest senators aud
congressman In the liberation OF
Cuba. This action on their part is
looked upon as probable. but It's effect
viii be somewhat weakened by the
knowledge that the power TO recognize
Cuba Is not vested either in the senate
or congress. IL rests with the prcsi-
dent
CINCINNATI. Sept. -. ALI the hotels
IN this city received through the mail
Wednesday morning from an unknown
source printed petitions, with "A re-
quest that they be put in a promi-
nent place In the hotel rotnnda. The
petitions are addressed 90 congress,
aud read as follows;
I'VE. tho undersigned. pctitlon your honor
able body 30 Take such action as shall result
IN tno speedy recognition a. oclilgcrcnts OF
the Cuban patriots now struggling Tor free
DOM
In most OF the hotels the petitions
were placed on the front counters and
as each arriving guest Registered he
saw the document and affixed his slg-
nature.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28
DEFENSE OF GOLDEN GATE.
BATTERY OF Dynamite cuns Almost Ready
for Service.

Battery OF Dynamite Guns Almost Ready
for Services
SAX FRANCISCO. Sept 81. The United
states government Is now able 10 blow
out Of the water &C days notice
whole hostile feet that might attempt
10 enter the Golden gate.
The battery Of the big pneumatic
dynamite guns ordered for the de-
Tense OF this port year or more ago
has been advanced SO far to-
ward completion that two Of the
guns could be effectively fred with
only tweuty-four hours prepnra-
ton. The two guns now set
mp will be actually fred during
the contractors preliminary tests
within ten days. and Il Is expected
that within six weeks some old hulks
will have been blown 70 spllntcrs IN
Official tests aud the battery win have
been turned over 20 the government
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28
STOLE COSTLY GOODS.
Empioycs OF Leading Jewelry House IN
Chicago Arrcstcd.

Employees OF a Leading Jcwelry House In
Chicago Arrested.
CmcAoo. Sept 20.-Three thonsnna
dollars worth OF jewelry. stolen from
Otto Young & CO. by two Of It's trusted
employees. wns recovered by the police
here Wednesday and the culprits are
NOW behind the bars For some time
past jesyelry has been disappearing from
the establishment OF Young q Co Oh
state street Suspicion pointed 10
Elmer j. Hanson, of 1858 Princeton
avenue, and Arthur Coleman. Of
100 Trumbull avenue. both clerks
In the store Wednesday afternoon
"a search warrant was procured aud
the homes OF both were ransnciScd.
stolen property was found az both
piaccs-~about the same amount being
recovered at each. Nearly 100 watches
and as many CHAINS. rings and
other pieces Of jewelry were found.
The stealing has been done systemati-
caily from day 70 day. and II Is not
known how much OF their plumber
Hanson aud Coleman have disposed or
Both men were arrested while on duty
at the store
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

Dun outlines ths situation During the
Past Week.


NEW YonK. Sept ear. G. Dan &
Co.'S weekly review on trade says
eMoremcnts OF exchange and OF gold have
somewhat affected an markets this week Ex-
change has falion. though not because CON-
ncrctnl bills have greatly incr,<i>cd and ex-
ports OF specie. though diminished. will reach
about g.. soO.Olo 10 Is confidently believed
that the international syndicate viii ak<ow no
nnanclal disorder and many are certain that
an issue OF bunis will come. but the root OF
dlliculty n not removable by banlsorS. name
~. that nacrch ndiso exports disappoints the
government and tho syndicate failing % meet
the cost OF mcrchandiso imported and leaving
heavy balance 70 be paid abroad August
imports exceeded exports Dy eSS.cSsT3. aud
net cxpor.s OF gold woro tl5ibo,s& small
cotton crop. With large stotks held abroad. y
slender demand Tor Atlantic wheat With RUS
sian arriving IN London In large quantities,
and marc hAndi4e ez ports and ~. ports - New
York 80 per cenN larger than iass year Ia
september thus far. scarcely promise speedy
change The volume OF domestic trade. meas
urod Dy exchanges. 20 per cent Rrca<cr than
last year. butts S per cont loks than IN thee, +
not quite a. near the record 81 full prosperity
for september "A for August or July
I'm spite of gold exports wheat advanced
for some days IA All noarly two ceutS Corn
rose aud loll Ia sympathy with wheat. with as
little reason Western whea. receipts for
three weeks OF September have beea tdgei.odo
while Atlantic exports, Hour included. have
beon a0gl. ebl Bushels. against 7.0ttv55 Bushels
last year
The surprising increase In produenon ana
advance la prices ~ iron seem 70 be bunglng
. natural cheek, ~ prices nave gone 40 high
~ 90 cause some purchases from Europe both
ofpls and finished proluets, ani hArn also
caused q distinct shrlnkagc ia homo demand
The cotton mills which laid ia stocks OF
cotton below six coats arc onrishcd ny the adj
vance Ia material. aud enabled 60 make FREE
oucnt advances IA goods. which arc Sustained.
The present demand l. dalt but thorc ARE no
reports OF stoppage, ana the Threatened strike
OF FAN Riyor doss nos come Tho wooden
manufncturc IL dong we'll Ia dress goods aud
hosiery. but The demand for mems vooiens IL
much restricted. ana a few mills have closed
Commercial failures tor two weeks OF tho
month were sflsial7 this year. against essu.-
s6i .aSt year aud a. e09el3 Tor tho aarnc weeks
Ia 1901 This year ti.5sSsll wcre OF nannfac-
turing concerns, against Sj39, 7l0 last Ycnr ana
gsSli. hss OF trading concerns. against u.sv6.Vss
last year Tho Failures this week have been
2l2in the United States. against 10 inrt Year,
and - Ia Canada against A. last year"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS.


SYRACUSE, n, ", Sept 96 The dem
ocrats of New York met IN state con-
yention here Tuesday 10 nominate a
state ticket. Chairman J. ". IIincl-
ley. Of the state committee. called the
convention 20 order. Hon. Perry Bel
mont Was announced as temporary
chairman. The following excise reso-
luton was presented;
Resolved. That this delegation respectfully
recommend 20 the committee on resolutions
broad declaration IN favor OF home rnio upon
all matters OF local government TO such
extent as shall not be preludirinl 10
the welfare OF the state az large In
GLIDING the regulation OF local tranir.
taxation and education, but without going into
details or giving undue prominence 20 any ono
point, and, further that no attempt shall De
made 20 define Ia the platform applying 70 tho
whole state the policy TO be adopted in mat
ters thus recommended 20 the decision OF the
local authorities
The convention adjourned until 10
o'clock Wednesday morning.
The various committees were busily
engaged during the evening. The
committee on resolutions met at the
Yates house and its session was pro-
tracted one. The excise resolution pre-
scented as stated above met with consid-
cradle opposition owing TO its quiet
tone, The committee adjourned at mid
night. after adopting the platform
with the exception of the excise plank.
A committee 20 draw up special cx-
else plank and report to the whole
committee was then appointed The
platform In brief is Ms follows;
IL declares Rold aud silver the only legal
tender. donounces an money not convertible
into coin. favOrs the gradual retirement Of
greenOacks. declares against the free and UNI
limited coinage OF silver and fnyors the im-
proyemcmcnt OF state canals
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28
DEFENSE OF pvRRANr.


son-.rheir Statements.
SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 20. = Eugene n.
Deuprcy. leading counsel for Theodore
Durrant. presented the general outline
OF the defense "Wednesday In lengthy
address 10 the jury. which marked the
opening Of the case for the al
legged murderer. The announcement Of
what the defense expected 10 prove
and disprove contained one sensational
statement. which dragged the name of
Rev. J. q. Gibson. pastor of Emanuel
church. Into the case and pointed the
finger of suspicion at him. Durrants
lawyer said Ia this connection:
we shall show you that thcro arc marks on
the belfry door. We will show you there was
chisei Ia a tool box in the pastors study 20
correspond with such o chlsel made these
marks We shall sher yea more We shall show
you those papers with writing on them IA tho
alleged hand o. this defendant We shall show
you that those words are IN The hand OF one
mon--Rcv. John George Glbson's The prose-
cution has cast suspicion upon one man
There are others open 20 suspicion"
Dnrrants counsel said he would
deny that the prosecution had proved
where, when or how the murder
was committed or who commit
ted II. In connection with the
offer Of the ring for sale 10
the pawnbrolSer. the defense contends
that the man who tried TO sell the ring
wore an overcoat on the morning ofhis
visit 20 the pawnshop, and that Dur
rant did not wear an overcoat IN the
day time between the ID and the 10th
Of April This. the open announce
ment that the handwriting on the
package 81 the rings scnt 10 Mrs.
Noble would be traced 20 Rev. Gibson,
aud the introduction OF "A woman
who would testify that she saw
Durrant enter the church on the
afternoon of the murder alone. are
strong points ia the defense. That of
his alleged presence az the lecture at
the normal school IL not taken serious
~, as the prosecution says it can easily
break Il down.
The defense Wednesday put Detective
Gibson. who discovered the body of
Miss Lamont IN the tower. on tho
stand. Gibson was a. asked IL he had
made a statement at the Durrant resi-
dence when looking for clothing there.
that he had found tracks OF No.
shos IN the dust In the tower when he
discovered the body. Gibson said he
had not
Mrs. Matilda Durrant, the defcn-
dant's mother. testified that when Glib
son and other detectives visited her
residence they made close inspection
OF the defendants shoes, but did not
take them for evidence as they
did other clothing. Mrs Dur
rant also testified that her son had
not worn an overcoat In the day time
between April aud the 10th. aud that
his trousers on April Q were dark She
gave a sketch OF her sons life In which
she said that he had been connected
with Sunday schools from the time tho
family arrived ia this city until his ar
rest
Durrant's counsel say they will put
him on the stand and that he will tell
the story ~ what transpired 20 him on
April , The defense Is still roticent
as TO who It's witnesses are or their
number. IL Is believed that they will
seek TO provo a previous good charac-
actcr for him. IN which case the pros.
ecution is prepared to attack him with
damaging evidence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28
ALL FOUND ALIVE.
Members OF tho Pcnry Arctic Expedition
Reach Sc Johns

Members OF tho Pcnry Arctic Expedition
Reach So Johns
ST. JonNs, N. r., Sept "a The
Peary relief steamer has arrived here
with Lieut. Peary aud his companions
from Greenland on board. When the
kite reached Whale sound August .
Lieuk Pcary, Hugh j. Ice and their
colored servant. Matt Henson. were
found waiting for IL Tho purity had
only ten days previously returned from
its great overland expedition. which
had proved n comparative failurc.
Iient penry aud tho other two start
ed late in March and made then. way
20 Independence bay, which Is the
most northerly point Of Grcnland
which he had reached on hrs previous
expedition. Independence lrry was
reached early In June. but there
were not enough men In the
party TO accomplish any bold venture.
They were further deferred fam any
great undertaking by the insufiAcicncy
OF their food supply. an obstacle which
was forcscen last year. All arrec OF
those who participated in the tourney
were greatly reduced from Uhe lack
OF food, and were obliged TO abandon
the attempt to mako further progress.
In this respect this years work was
only repetition 81 last years failure,
although the weather experienced was
much more favorable this year than
1nGf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28
SNOW IN THE WEST.
A Cold Wave Follows Closely upon "a
Heels of tho Hot spell

"A Cold Wave Follows Closely upon the
Heels of tho Hot spell
CncAoo, Sept. "a. Ten deaths from
heat directly were recorded for the
week ending Saturday night and many
Der Of deaths for the week Was cit, "A
great increase over the same wcels last
year. The record OF horses killed by
heat was broken, the number being
$50 The maximum temperature for
week was 81. The majority of deaths
were OF infants. thirty-one ia one day
being the highest.
SALT LAKE CRY. u. H.. sept. a.
Heavy rain was followed by snow
which fell steadily up 20 noon Satur-
day. strong north wind prevailed
and everything has the appearance Of
midwintcr.
I.EAp. :. D.. Sept. 24.--Six inches Of
snow has fallen at Bell Mountain and
3 inches here. There have been no
frosts. and the trees In full heat are
breaking beneath the load of snow.
CmcAao, Sept a. The hottest Sep
TENDER week which the people OF Chi
cago have experienced in over twenty
years was followed Sunday night by
sudden cold. The temperature al day
was as high rs on any day during the
phenomenal not spell, the tfcrmom-
ctcr az : o'clock p. IN. registering at
the United states bureau 81 degrees.
Al II o'clock p. m. the mercury Ia
the Auditorium tower showed 50 de-
grees, drop Of 20 in three hotnS.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

Explosion OF y Rebel Mine Destroys one
Hundred spnniards.


HAVANA. sept. "a The Spanish
newspapers here are again giving &C.
counts of Gen. Jose Macco's death. lie
Is known 70 be suffering from rhenma-
tism. which prevents him from
riding on horseback. but letters hive
been received from him written two
days after the battle 81 San del Indie.
IA which he SAYS his hcsith Is rapidly
Improving In one 81 his letters dose
says tho Spaniards had about 600 men
killed aud wounded NJ the battle
Of San del indio. and when they
were yctrcaiing were met BY some 81
Antonio Maceo's cavalry. who had
set dynamite mine In the road
where they had 20 pass The mine
worked marvelously well. cxtcrmlnat-
ing nboat 100 men. Over on area
OF 10 miles pieces % human bodies
were found afterwards. while shreds
OF fcsh asa .ltn could be seen hang
ING trcsn ..s rad vines
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

that will conduct the fery bolt harmlcFsly 20
the earth. aud when liberty takes her fight
II she ever should. from this country inst
resting place viii DO In our constitution
loving constitution -defens'ing south
lie closed ns follows:
Eve. Of the soo;h. love our comrades win
no lesa devotion. xe see IA them 40 less oonr-
age. honor mnnliness and patriotism than you
recognize IN IA fcllow-soidlcrs To the men
Of the south. their cause was not less holy. nor
less sacred. not less rirhtful than you esteem
shat for watch your armies fought"
Gen. Bate was followed by Gen.
Charles II. Grosvenor. q Representatives
In congress from Ohio
AZ the meeting in the tent In the az
ternoon the visiting goyernora were
called npon for remarks. and Cows
Morton. of New York; and Mat
thews, OF indiana. aud Woodbury..
OF Vermont, responded
Closing scene.
Friday nights meeting Of the SUR
vivors OF the Army OF Virginia and
that portion OF the Army Of the Po-
tornac that fought at Chattanooga
brought 20 close the programme arr
ranged by the national commission in
connection with the dedication OF the
Chiclkamauga and Chattanooga milf
tary park. The meeting was held ia
the tent and was presided over by Gen.
+. c. Walthall, senator-clect from Mis-
sissippi. who fought against Hooker in
the clouds on Lookout mountain. Ad.
dresses were made by Col. Lewis r.
Stcgman, OF New York; Gov. Oates, OF
Alabama, and Gen. j. A. Williamson,
OF Iowa.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

WAsnfNoroS, sept IS. - Capt.
u. NJ. Brooks, superintendent 81
the foreign mail service, Monday r..
ceivcd telegram from Postmaster
McCoppin, at San Francisco. stat
Ing that the mails per steamer
Gaelic, from cholcra-infectcd ports.
mad been thoroughly fumirated
IN bulk bags. then opened and
the contents fumigatcd second
time. Every precauliou Is being taken
against the disease BY the postal M.
thorltles. tho fumlaating being done
"a accordance with standing order Of
The department.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

Family nlddicd ~ lsuiIets IN Their Home
"a okiahoms.
GurmnK, 2. A., Sept 20 Three des.
pcrndoes rode up % the home of Tom
Davidson, near Cushing. before day.
light "Wednesday morning and do
mnnded Ambulance. Davidson re-
fused Thcrenpon the outlaws opened
fire on .Davidson's house NciRhbora
found Davidson aud two daughters
dead ana his wife fatally wounded.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-09-28

NEW YOnK. sept -. The sound.
money committee Of the chamber Of
commerce. Of which cx-congressmnn
j. G. Hendricks Is the head, has made
a poll 81 the next house Of representa-
tivcs on the money question. Its list
records - members for free silver. 40
opposed 20 free silver and % whose
views are not known. 90 the - put
down for free silver 30 are republicans,
81 democrats and popnlists