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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-21

CURLING IN AMERICA.
The Old Scotch Sport Steadily
Gaining Popularity
HOW THE GREAT GAME Is PLAYED.

The Gordon Medal and Its Winners, the
John o'Groat's CIub-Beginning of the
Sport on this Side of the Atlantic.
Now that the old Scotch game of golf is
SO popular in the United States, there
seems excellent prospect that another
famous Scotch pastime, the sport of curl
ing, may increase its already large number
of devotees on this side of the Atlantic.
The curling season will soon be at it's
height in America, and it is believed the
bonspiels will be greater drawing cards
than ever before.
Thirty years ago the votaries of curling
in the United States decided to have a fed
Grafton of clubs similar in character to
Dor Aud Respectit Mither, as the curriers'
fondly term the Royal Caledonian Curling
club. This finally resulted in meeting
being held in New York city June 90,
1867, when the Grand National Curling
Club of America was formed under very
favorable auspices.
David Bell of Buffalo was elected pres
idsnt and George Macnoe, also of Buffalo,
secretary, eight clubs being represented,
location ranging from New York to Cleve-
land. Both officers mentioned, according
to the New York Times are still fit and
ready to skip a rink watch the prowess
of the rising generation on the slippery
board. A constitution and bylaws were
adopted, and these, with very few altera-
tions, remain in force to the present day
and will bear favorable comparison for
practical efficiency with those of the Roy
al Cnledonian, tho Canadian branch of
the Royal. and the Ontario association,
the Manitoba branch Of the Royal. The
North western association and the Grand
National are the large organizations in
the United States and were formed with
tho American principle of the greatest
good for the greatest number They are
entirely independent in action, but they
often cooperate in holding bonspiels.
John McCullagh of St. Paul is the new
president of the Grand National.
The Canadian associations are affiliated
with the Grand National Curling club,
and the most important match Of the com
ing season will be an international con-
test for the Gordon medal. 1t is the gift
of Robert Gordon an old member of the
St. Andrews Curling club, and is played
for alternately in the states and Canada.
The present holders are the Four Georges"
rink-George Balm, George Williams,
George Gag and George Manson of the
New York John O'Groat's club. This
match will DO played at the new rink of
the Empire club, Albany. Uncle Sam has
twice won the trophy from her Britannia
majestY's represen tatives at Montreal and
will try for it again this winter under the
stars and stripes.
Tho most valuable of all the National
club trophies is the Mitchell medal of sol
id gold, handsomely emblazoned with
curling scenes, and adorned with dia-
monds, pearls and turquoises with fine
taste. This was presented by the late Alex
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Invites Evidence from Great
Britain and Venezuela.
Acceptance Will Mean No Aban-
donment of Position.
REPLY is DOUBTFUL.
The Work of Investigation is
Well Under Way.
Senators Speak Very Pointedly
on Monroeism.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2L-The Venez-
uelan commission has invited the gov
ernments of Great Britain and Venez-
uela to submit to it all of the evidence
in their possession to further the work
OF the commission, to be represented
before it by attorneys. and all of this
with the reservation that such repre-
sentatiOn and appearance shall not be
deemed an abandonment of any rights
or position heretofore assumed. 1t
has done this in order that the pro-
ceedings of the commission may not be
said to be ex-parte, that the truth
may appear, and that time may be
saved in the inquiry with which the
commission is charged. The invita-
ton goes in the shape of letter to
Secretary Olney, who has made re-
Spouse, saying that he has transmitted
a copy of the commissions views to the
two governments concerned.
1t cannot be said that the commits
sion is confident of a favora BILE re-
sponse from both parties to the bound
ary controversy. although the court
eous terms in which the suggestion is
couched, and the wide latitude of res
ervation permitted each party that
may respond in the open spirit which
characterizes the invitation, leads to
the natural hope that it will be ac-
cePteo- MeanWnlle, Ine commission
will proceed on the original line of
inquiry, which promises to be a slow
and difficult task, trusting to the
abridgement of the proceedings later
on by the production of evidence by
both parties and the appearance of
attorneys, when the proceedings may
at once take on the form of a judicial
trial, and the attainment of conclu-
sion be correspOndingly fastened
The commission selected Mr.
Malet Provost, a well-known New
York lawyer, who recently success
fully conducted the governments
case against Peralta Reavis, as its sec
rotary, and also chose a corps of as
Eistants, then adjourned until Friday.
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sEWELL SPEAKS.

The New Jersey Senator Addresses the
Senate on MonrOeIsm-
f. WASHINGTON, Jan. Elm the sem
ate yesterday Mr.. Sewell of New Jer-
sey spoke on the Monroe doctrine.
Taking up the Venezuelan question
Mr.. Sewell poin ted out that the presi-
dents position involved the most ex-
treme and dangerous application Of
the doctrine thus far made. Vene-
zuela had been in state of constant
turmoil and revolU ton for twenty-five
years, said Mr.. Sewell These people
of the Southern republic were subject
to international discord and revolu-
ton. 1t behooved the United States
to pause and consider well the
extent of an obligation which
made US the guardian of these turbu-
lent countries. That they would give
offense to foreign countries was IN
doubted. Mr.. Sewen said he felt the
circumstances of the moment had led
to an extreme assertion of our position,
which would entail serious results if
carried out by Congress. The first
ebullitions of the popular excitement
and the desire of some persons to in
dulge in cheap utterauces based on
supposed patriotism, were not the best
basis for intelligent and serious action.
In conclusion he said: II can but
think that matter which has been
slumbering SO many years in
state of diplomatic repose might
have been delayed a few months
longer. 1t seems hardly wise, just at
this time, to have thrown into the
political arena this further cause
for disorder and disturbance. A
jealous upholding of the nations
honor upon the part of the executive
is to be commended. But we have
right to expect that discretion and
good Judgment will be exercised in
bringing to a elimination an issue so
grave and serious as that now pre-
scented. 1t appears to me that in this
respect the action of the executive has
been alike unreasonable and prema-
ture- The country is in state of re-
covery or convalescence from the
malady of 1898. In this view it ap-
pears to me that the action of the ex-
ecutive has been most unreasonable. :"
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A NEW DEATH DEALER

Fires Four Hundred Shots = Minute as
Long M Desired.
New YORK, Jan. e1.-A new auto
matte rapid-fire gun has been adopted
by the Navy department after careful
and exacting tests. In its operation
the gases of the power are utilized to
throw out the empty shells and
feed in the fresh cartridges. The
whole machine, after one movement
of a lever by hand, IS worked by the
expansion of the gases without inter
fering with the efficiency of the explo-
sive in propelling the bullet The OPP
orator merely sets the gun up on a
three legged platform, trains it on a
given object and pulls trigger like
that of a pistol, and the gun goes on
firing. A continuous fire may be kept
up at the rate of 400 shots minute as
long as may be desired.
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GEN. WEYLERs POLICY.
War win Be Answered with war-Leni-

War VIII Be Answered With War-Leni-
ency to Those surrenderIng Arms.
NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-A dispatch to
the World from Havana says: The
alleged program of General Weyler,
the new governor general, has been
cabled from Spain. The main points
of it are that he will not follow GEN
era1 Campos' policy; that politically he
will be an Opportunist; that war will
be answered with war; that he will be
inexora BILE towards spies and rebel
sympathizers, but Ienient towards
those surrendering arms; that he will
endeavor to establish an efficient
blockade to prevent the landing of
arms and ammunition from the United
States, and that he will not be san
culinary, but will deal justly.
The same dispatch reports that
1900 men Will be sent from Spain,
beginning in February, with two bat
teries of mountain artillery.
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THE PRESIDENTS POSITION.

Congressman NIcEIinin Says Cleveland VIII
Recognize tho Cubans.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. Gloon
gresham Benton McMillin reached
the city last night from Washington,
and in an interview had with him con-
corning the Cuban affair, said he had
good grounds for the statement that
President Cleveland in a few days will
send message to Congress recogniz-
ing the Cubans as belligerents- Mr..
McMillin says he is satisfied this will
be done, and that the rumols connect
ing England with the purchase of Cuba
are bringing matters to a crisis. Mr..
McMilIin spoke with positiveness in re-
gard to the early recognition of the
revolutionists.
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CHoYNsKI BEsTs HALL.
The Australian Knocked Out In the Thir-
teenth Round-A Hot Fight.

The australian Knocked Out In the Thir-
teenth Round-A Hot Fight.
MAsPETH, L. L, Jan. 2I.-The meet
ing between Joe Choynski of Califor-
mia and Jim Hall of Australia in a
twenty round bout at catch weights
filed the Empire Athletic clubs arena
last night. Choynslki money was SO
plentiful that odds OF 100 to 80 on the
Californian could be had. There
were several bets recorded at this
figure, but Halls friends were not
discouraged, and were always ready
with their cash. Hall was knocked
out in the thirteenth round. Choynski
was al but put out in the ninth, but
braced up wonderfully afterw ard.
The first round was slightly in Halls
favor. In the second very little work
was done. In the third both got in
good liczs. The fourth was hot one,
both men getting in stiff stomach and
face blows. In the next round ebay
uski slipped and fell to his knees.
Hall landed a hard one on Joe's face,
which drew the blood. In the sixth
Hall again drew blood, and the round
was his easily. The seventh round
was IN Halls favor.
Round s-Joe rushed and landed
left on body. but again fell short for
the face. Both exchanged let's on
the face Choynski looked very tired
but braced up and landed heavy left
on face, but was countered with right
on jaw. Both exchanged light let's.
Choynski was fighting poorly. This
was Halls round.
Round 9-Han landed left on stom-
ach and swung his left twice on the
nose. Joe sent his right to the head.
Hall landed short right on the face
and knocked Choynsl1i fat on his
back. Joe lay there nine seconds and
after getting up fell again from weak
ness He got up again and fought
gamely, landing left on Jim's face and
right on stomach. Hall managed to
land three lefts on Joe's face, but the
call of time saved the Californian.
Round 10 ended with Hall still the
best man.
Round 11-Han drew blood again
Choynski seemed to be getting
stronger and got in some good ticks.
Round IL was hot one, Choynsh
finding Halls jaw and knocked him
down at end of round
Round 10 Choynski jabbed two
heavy lefts on Halls face and knocked
him down again with a right on the
jaw. When Jim came up, ChoynSki
rained right and left hand blows on
face and jaw, staggering the Austria
liam. Joe then landed a heavy left on
Jlm's race, and as the latter staggered
the Californian let fly his right, land
ing on JIm's jaw, knocking him
down and out after one minute
and fifteen seconds of fighting
in the unlucky thirteenth round.
When Referee Hurst counted Hall out
and declared Choynsl1i the winner, Joe
ran over and tried to help his beaten
adversary to, his feet. Hall was unable
to rise and had to be carried to his
e =
for ten minutes and then led him to
his dressing room. He had to be
helped from the ring side During the
latter half of the fight Choynski i'm
proved wonderfully as he was on the
verge of collapse at one time.
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proved tracks and wonderful pacing de-
vices have played havoc with Father Time
during the past few years, and there seems
no limit to the record breaking powers of
Americas swift cyclists Four years ago,
when W. W. Windle rode a mile against
time in 2 minutes Is seconds on the track
in Springfield, Mass, all the cycling world
wondered, but today the mile competition
record is under two minutes, and there is
hardly fast man on the track who does
not succeed in establishing new record
against time once he determines to do so.
Berlo was long one Of the best amateurs
in America, but he joined the professional
ranks a few years ago and rode for cash.
Last summer Berlo built quintuplet,
bicycle for five riders, and the wonderful
machine proved that it was an excellent
pacemaking device. With it's aid W. W.
Windle broke a few records, and then he
and Berlo Quarreled over the possession of
the quintuplet. After legal battle Berlo
secured the unique wheel and visited New
Orleans on a record breaking trial. He
first secured the professional record by COW
ering a mile in minute Al seconds with
pacing and flying start, and then he per-
severed until no had surpassed the worlds
amateur record of l minute 42 2-5 seconds.
Paced by the quintuplet, he placed to his
credit mile in 1 minute 40 80 seconds,
the fastest mile ever ridden by a cyclist in
the history of the sport.
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Martial Law in Bolivia.

NEW YORK, Jan 21-A dispatch
to the Herald from Bogota, Colon bia,
says: Martial law has been pro-
claimed in the province of Barran-
quilla, state of Bolivia Six hundred
troops are proceeding from the coast
of Magda1ena river to the city of Bar
ranquilla. The governor has been
invested with military power and the
police force has been doubled. The
be prepared to put down any attempt
at reVolutiOn."
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A Colony of EniIenties.

MOUNT MORRIS, N. Y, Jan. ol.-Craig
colony opened yesterday for the re-
ception of patients, and thirty epilep-
tics will be admitted at once. Later
others will be received from county
almshouses until the full limit of 200
is reached. Applications from all over
the United States are received and
even from other countries, as Canada,
South America, Russia and Asia. This
is the first colony for epileptics in the
world
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showing against Whitaker in the 100
yards dash, five lengths of the tank, but
the Milwaukeean won by narrow mar
gin in 1 minute 3-5 seconds.
In the 40 yard championship race, 22
lengths of the tank, Whitaker defeated
Thorne, H. J. Graeser and his fellow
townsman James AIcGarry, who SWAN IL
lengths and then left Milwaukee's laurels
safe in the possession of Whitaker. That
worthy cleft the water of the tank Ike
shark in pursuit of prey and was first to
finish in minutes So 3-5 seconds. Thorne
was second, but was 1-5 seconds behind
his more fortunate rival from the Cream
City. Whitaker is % years of age and is
member of family noted in Milwaukee
Cor it's speed and staying powers in the
water Nearly every member is an expert
swimmer, and Whittaker's 3-year-old
brother is already giving promise of devel-
oping inso a world beaten. A match be-
tween WHITAKER and some of the expert
swimmers of the New York or Now Man.
haitian Athletic clubs wcuid be interest
ing.
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Five ohio Children prouned.

OTTAWA, Ohio. Jan. 21.-Almost the
entire population of Cuba, village in
the Western part of Putnam county,
was engaged yesterday dragging
Blanchard river for the bodies of five
children, a giIl and four boys, drowned
Sunday afternoon. Three children of
John Shuman, and two children of
George Formas, CT Cuba, were play
ing on the ice, when it broke and four
of the children disappeared. The old
est, boy of 16, attempted to rescue
the others, and was also drowned.
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ILLEGAL IN INDIANA.
a Decision in the National Linseed Oil
Trust Case Is Filed.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 2L-Judge
Baker of the United States district
court has handed down decision on
the National Linseed Oil trust case, in
which the deed of the trust to the Ma
tional Linseed Oil company is upheld,
but the trust is held to be Illegal, the
company an illegal organization and a
monopoly, and only capable Of holding
property until suit is fled by the
proper persons.
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Charles stevens Is Indicted.

CHILLIcoTHE, Mo, Jan. p. - The
grand jury has found a true bill for
murder in the first degree against
Charles Stevens for the murder of
William E. Ellis of this city, on the
night of October ~ last, who was alb
Quoted from his home, murdered and
taken ten miles south and partially
cremate in some hay ricl1s on the
Patterson farm as telegraphed at the
time. The grand jury ignored the
charge against Mrs. Stevens as an ac-
cRSS0rv
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FATHER TIMES SWIFT FOE.

Berlo and His Great Mile In One Minute
Forty and Threc-fifths Seconds
The recent feat of Peter J. Berlo, who
rode flying start mile in 1 minute 40 3-5
seconds on the New Orleans track, causes
the sporting public to wonder when the
limit of speed on a bicycle is to be reached.
Pneumatic tires, high geared wheels, i'm
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Everxthing BIamed on Campos.

MADRID, Jan. 21.-The Conservative
organs at Havana protest against the
assertion of Marshal Campos that he is
insist that his recall is due to his fail
nre as a general and not to political
pressure. Reinforcements of sixteen
battalions of troops under Generals
Barges and Ahumada will be sent to
Cuba shortly
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Debs to Go Into Journalisru.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 21.-Eugene v.
Debs last night said he would retire
from the A. R. u, and will enter the
field of journalism, as he has received
offers from both New York and Chi
cago papers, and also had offers from
capitalists to establish a paper of his
own. He has practically decided to
accept the offer of Chicago paper.
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Standing Upright, But Dead.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 21.-Workmen
searching through the ruins of the
Excelsior Wire and Iron company for
the remains of Charles Erickson came
upon his body yesterday afternoon.
He was standing upright against the
north wall pinioned by an elevator
milton and his skull was crushed in.
Deceased was killed in the explosion
of fireworks several weeks ago.
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POPULIST CONVENTION.

win Be Held in the Hall to Be Pre-
pared for the Republicans.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 21.-The mem
bers of the executive committee of the
Populist national committee, and the
convention committee of the Business
Mems League of St. Louis, yesterday
completed all the details for the July
convention, and executed a contract
whereby the Populists will have the
use of the hall in the Exposition
building, now being prepared for the
Republican national convention.
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Driven to Suicide by Grief.

N1oBRARA, Neb., Jan. 2;.-John c.
Sautee, well-known Nebraska politi-
clan. hanged himself last night. Grief
over his wife's death caused the deed.
His wife was dying and he apparently
lost his mind. Turning over all his
valuables he rushed to the barn.
When seen an hour later, he was hang
ing to rafter dead.
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A Truca in Kentnckv.

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 21. - Last
night truce was signed in writing by
the leaders of both houses to last till
February ., when Wilson's successor
will arrive. 1t was made in writing
ana signed by the leaders of both par
ties. The Blackburn men now admit
that Poor, the Popullst, will vote with
the Republicans. The first formal
vote for Senator will be taken sepa-
rate1y by both houses to-day.
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QUAY Men Defeated.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 21.-The
Repu blican city committee. composed
of one member from each of the
thirty-seven wards, organized yester-
day on an anti-Quay basis. The Quay
leaders admit temporary defeat, but
they declare they will continue the
contest for the contrOl of the organiza
ton.
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INTO A COAL MINE
Lehlsh Valley Train Runs Into a Cave

LehIEh Valley Train Runs Into . Cave
In Near HazletOn, Pa.
HAzLETON, Pa, Jan. 2I.-The Le-
high Valley passenger train from
Wilkesbarre, in charge of Engineer
Michael Lonzer, and Conductor George
Reese, precipitated into the depths of
a coal mine near this place last night.
Lonzer was wedged in between a bag
gage car and the ground and was
crushed to death. Fireman Frederick
Meyers escaped with a lacerated
scalp but will probably die. Several
passengers We're injured, but all were
able to walk to this city. Traffic will
be blocked several days, both main
tracks being affected.
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Grand Island. Neb, Bank Fails.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Jan. sL-The
Bank of Commerce closed its doors
last night. Considerable of run was
made on the institution. The capital
stock is $780, 600. County Treasurer
Thompson is the heaviest loser. Yes
terday he deposited 81 1000, and the
county had in the bank $40, 600 more.
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A Camper" Accidentally Poisoned.

HENNEssEY, Ok. Jan. 21.-While
camping near Riley, Martin Finley
was taken very ill and a companion
gave him carbolic acid in mistake for
medicine. He died in great agony be-
fore help could be had His com pam
ions did not learn their fatal mistake
until after he had died.
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James Ish Pleads Guilty.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 21.-James Ish,
who murdered W. Il. Chapple of Kan
GAS City last summer, having caught
him in compromising position with
his wife, pleaded guilty to man
slaughter yesterday. Sentence was
postponed. Ish and his wife were
tried for murder, but the jury dis
agreed after a sensational trial.
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Farewell to Campos.

HAVANA, Jan. 21.-General Martinez
CampOs was accorded a splendid and
effective farewell demonstration upon
the occasion of his departure from
Havana. for Spain. His palace was
filled with throng of dignitaries, in
GLIDING members of the civil corpora
tien, officers of the army and of the
volunteers, and the political friends
of the retiring governor general
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Commercial War on England.

New YORK. Jan. 21.-A dispatch to
the World from Caracas, Venezuela,
says: The press and people of Vene-
zuela have, declared commercial war
against England. The newspapers
publish daily this notice, in display
type: ITO the People: Whoever buys
English products increases the power
of Great Britain"
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. 2I.-Mrs.
Ann Billiard, aged IS years, mother of
the Rev. Henry Billiard, of Westmin-
ster Presby church, fell down
stairs shor: time ago and died yes
terday from her injuries. She was
well known in missionary and Chris
tian work in Illinois and Missouri more
than a quarter of a century ago.