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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-15
JOHN BROWNS BODY

Will Rest In q Park Owned by the
State of New York.
New YORK, Jan. 15.-The farm once
owned by John Brown in Essex county,
New York, and where his body now lies
under an immense rough stone, has been
turned over to the state of New York to
be preserved as public park.
subscribefOr the Daily STATE JOURNAL.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
HE MUST SOON DIE.
Murderer Holmes In the Shadow OF
the GallOws.

Murderer Holmes In the Shadow NJ
the GallOws.
Philadelphia, May S.-H. H. Holmes
will to-day pay the penalty for his
many crimes. He passed his last day
on earth uneventfully. Whatever may
have been his meditations, they were
accompanied by the clatter of the
hammers on the scaffold which was
being erected a few yards from his
cell. After the murderer had finished
light breakfast Father DAILY, his
spiritual adviser, visited him and re-
manned more than m hour preparing
him for the end. The condemned man
received visit from his attorney, and
1t is said that will was drawn up.
The balance Of the day Holmes spent
reading devotional books and taking
short maps. According to Father Daily
Holmes Is fully prepared for his fate
and Is sincere in his repentance. His
stOlid demeanor remains unchanged,
and, unless he should collapse at the
last moment, there will be no hitch in
the arrangements.
statement from the gallows in the
form of confession and an expression
of his penitence. 1t is hardly possible
that Sheriff Clement will permit of any
long speech. believing that Holmes
might talk until he collapsed. Every
thing is in readiness for the execution.
There will be but sixty persons pres
ent, including the twelve jurymen,
twenty-five deputies and twenty-five
newspaper men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
JACKsoN's CASE.
Greencastle People Call Will Wood
. Bad Character

Greencastle People Call Will Wood
. Bad Character.
Newport, Ky, May Tin the trial
to-day testimony was given regarding
Scott Jackson's character while in In
dianapolis and Will Woods reputation
in Greencastle. The former was said
to be good by Dr.. Hunt, and the latter
bad by four residents of Greencastle.
Col. Nelson, for. the prosecution. has
been begged by John Seward. the de-
tcctive, for mercy. Seward voluntarily
came to Nelson to-day and offered to
make a full confession to the effect
that he had procured Trusty to come
on the stand as witness for the de-
Tense and had invented the. testimony
which Trusty gave. Seward made this
offer with the request that he be freed
from punishment for his acts in con-
sideration of his confession. Col. Nell
son has not yet determined what
course he will pursue. The defense
rested and rebuttal will begin. Seward
and Trusty are under police surveil-
lance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Shooting at a Dance

Henrietta, Tex. May last night
dance was held at the home of one
Charles Risley, about nine miles south
east of here. An old feud existed be-
tween Hiram Curtis and Matt Bentley.
When Curtis arrived Ire found Bentley
already there, and commenced to fire.
Bentley returned Curtis fire. After
shooting five times. he ran out of the
door and started for Henrietta to give
himself up. After the fight ceased it
was found that Hiram Curtis was shot
several times in the breast; Bird Ris-
ley shot in the breast once; Charles
lsisley shot in the leg. and s. d. Hon
ner shot in the hip. 1t is reported that
since the shooting both Hiram Curtis
and Bentley are dead.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Mrs. Lanetry's Jewelr,

London, May Mrs. Langtry's ac-
ton against the Union Bank of Lon
don to recover 100000, the value of
jewelry deposited with the bank for
safe keeping, and which was delivered
to an unknown person upon a forged
order. has been settled. The bank did
not admit it's responsibility in the mat
ter. but agreed to contribute 10000 to.
wards recouping Mrs. Langtry for her
loss, and Mrs. Langtry, in order to es-
cape long, tedious, expensive litigation,
accepted the offer. The bank was also
anxious to prevent a verdict being re-
corded against it that would stand as
q precedent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
The 18th Illtnoi. for McKinley

The 18th Illinois for Mckinley.
Monticello, Ill.,, May THE Repub-
lican congressional convention of the
Thirteenth Illinois district assembled
here this afternoon. There ia a lively
contest between the present congress-
man. Vebastian Warner. and ex-Con-
gresham b. #. Funk. who was turned
down by Warner two years ago, but
the prospects indicate Warner re-
election. The convention will send Nc
Kinley delegates to st. Louis, the ma
jority of the counties represented hav-
ing so voted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

lPH1I.ADE llAN LOSES MON EYi
'19 N SPEC ULATION.
HisS shortage q SThoughtt TO he be-
tween Two and Thrse Hunared
TAousana DolIar. s- a womaa
Physician ~ Mianeapolis u A..
rested on the Charge OF Procur-
lng An Abortion.

Philadelphia, May Theodore r.
I Graham, formerly q member OF the
firm Of Young, Smythe, Field & Co.,
has disappeared, and 1t is said that his
finances are In badly tangled condl-
tiOn. Mr.. Graham had charge of the
financial affairs OF the firm, and his
partners reposed the utmost confidence
and trust in him. He was connected
with the establishment for % years.
Shortly before his disappearance Mr..
! Graham told Mr.. Field that he had lost
large sums Of money in stock specula-
tion. Mr.. Field at once held CONSUL
tation with Isaac 8. Smythe and they
!, soon began to realize the extent of the
trouble. Mr.. Field, when seen ut his
office to-day, corroborated the story
and said that 1t was unfortunately
only too true. No definite information
can be obtained rs to the extent OF
MIR. Graham's losses. and they are va
rlOusly estimated at from S22O,OOO to
!. $500, 900. 4
Woman Doctor Arrested
Minneapolis. May DIR. Bertha
. Shepard, of 728 Hennepin avenue, was
/. arraigned in the municirsl court this
morning charged with performing a
: criminal, operation, the complaint be-
s ing sworn out by DIR. III. N. Avery, on
facts secured by DIR. Button, his as
!. sistant. The defendant, through her
attorney, asked for an examination in
the municipal court, and it was set for
Friday morning, pending which bonds
were fixed at $1,000. DR.. Avery said
that his attention was called to the
:. case last week, when the operation is
(. alleged to have taken place. The op-
GRAFTON was upon Ada Dennis, who at
the time was stopping ut SOB Second
:avenue south, but who is now closely
guarded at the city hospital. DIR. Az
cry states that he has secured from
the girl, who. is IL years old, an affi-
davit charging the defendant with the
crime. The doctor has other incrim-
mating evidence. The defendant
states that she is not guilty of the
crime charged, but that. she did oper-
ate on the girl for tumor. She said
that she had but recently returned
from a trip to Germany, where she
had gone for her health. The girl ia
of respectable parents and her former
home was in Wisconsin. She has
lived here for several months, and ut
first taught school, but recently was
engaged as clerk
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
why He Kicked.

II hardly think" said the lawyer.
that you can get a separation from
your wife on account Of her making
a practice Of throwing things at the
dog"
"But, great Caesar. mister" said the
man with the haggard look and the
black eye, nigh every time she throws
at the dog she hits me!"-Indianapolis
Journal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Tennessee Democrats.

Nashville. Tenn, May S.-The Demo.
cratic convention of Tennessee to nom
mate circuit judges was in session but
seven minutes. The incumbents.
Judges s. F. Watson of Sumner, M.
NJ Neal of Gibson and r. M. Carton of
Hamilton were renominated. Great
interest centers in the gubernatorial
convention tomorrow. There ia but
little doubt that ex-Gov. Robert T..
Taylor will be renominated aud that
the convention will declare for silver.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

London. May 8.-As a result of the
inquest held today upon the remains
OF the late Col. North q verdict Of
death from natural causes was re-
turned. A physician testified that he
had previously showed symptoms Of
heart disease, which he asserted was
the cause of the coloners death.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Papal Diplomat II

London, May 8. - The Rome cor
respondent of the Chronicle asserts
that the condition of Mgr. Galimberti.
the distinguished papal diplomat, is
desperate. This correspondent says
that Cardinal Bianchi, bishop Of Pales-
rina, is in serious condition from IN
attack Of apoplexy. e
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Now Jer.ey Democrat.

Trenton. N. j.. May s. - The Demo-
cratic state committee met to arrange
preliminaries for to-norrow's conven-
ton to elect delegates to Chicago. The
resignation of K. +. B. Young as chair
man was accepted and Senator Smith
was chosen in his place.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
The Same Joke.

City Lady Tin the country)-1 get 50
impatient for the news out here. The
mails are SO irregular!
Old-F Fashioned Grandmother-La. So
they was in my young days. Ye.
couldn't trust 'em at all.-Mflwaukess
illustrated News.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Small Strawberry Crop

Little Rock, Ark. May S.-Reports
from Crawford county. Ark. indicate
the greatest strawberry producing re-
gion in the world will have crop not
more than half the average. The
price of stra wberrles is rapidly advanc-
ing for all the Northern: markets and
the crop is being rapidly marketed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Wares Reduced

Biddeford, Me-. May S.-Notices were
posted in the mills of the Lucania and
Pepperell corporation to-day announc-
ing 10 per cent reduction of wages.
The reduced schedule will go into ope-
ration on May 10 and will affect $500
employees.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

Knapp I'm Consta ntinople.
Constantinople, May S.-Rev. George
Fl. Knapp. the American missionary
who was expelled from Bitlis by the
Turkish authorities, has arrived here
in good health.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

At Alonzo. Spain, last evening. some
mlscreant set fire to the building in
which a dance was In progress. Six
persons were burned to death and
many were injured In consequence.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
killed in a Runaway

Elroy, Wis, May 7.-Gus Kreuger, a
farmer near here. was found with his
'head crushed and his legs manglcd he
side the road. A few rods further lay
one Of his horses. dead, and the other
one entangled in the wheel of the
wagon. He was driving home and a
runaway occurred.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

George Taylor. the condemned muir.
derer who recently escaped from Jail
at Carrollt0wn. Mo-. was seen and
recognized near Sheldon. Neb., yester.
day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

|, 70 reduce the number Of battleShipo
I provided Tor lin the bill. Mr.. Quigg
(Rep., N. ~ called Mr.. BoItelle 70
order Tor criticising members OF the
upper house, and was sustained by the
chair after some very lively sparring.
Washington. May, THE bond reso-
luton was discussed in the senate.
Early In the day Mr.. PETER, author Of
the resolution, announced that he
would offer motion to hold the SEN
ate In session until the resolution was
disposed of. It was evident, however.
TINT senator's were not disposed to sub
NIT to the hardships Of nm all night
session, and Mr.. PETER did not carry
out his announced purpose. He said,
however, that the resolution would GER
tainly pass tomorrow, which, however,
Is doubtful in view Of Mr.. Hills abili-
ty to speak indefinitely. Mr.. Pettigrew
Rep.. 8. d. supported the bond 1850
luton and severely criticised the adj
ministration Of the treasury. He also
criticised Mr.. Sherman for his recent
approval Of the treasury administra-
ton. Some progress was made on the
river and harbor bill by taking it up in
the morning hour.
BY vote of 81 to al the house re-
fused to agree to Mr.. Sayres' motion
to concur in the senate amendment to
the naval bill reducing the number of
battleshtps from four to two.
Washington, May S.-The final vote
on the resolution for an Investigation
OF recent bond issues will he taken in
the senate ut p. m. tomorrow. An
agreement to this effect was reached
to-day after several test votes had
been taken which clearly disclosed the
sentiment Of the senate on the resolu-
lions. The first vote taken was ON
motion of Mr.. Sherman to refer the
resolutions to the finance committee.
This was defeated-17 to IS. An
amendment by Mr.. Lodge was then
adopted providing that the investiga-
ton should be conducted by the regu-
lar finance committee instead of q
special committee as first proposed.
Another amendment by Mr.. Villas pro-
posing notifications in the resolutions
was voted down, the affirmative vote
being only z. After these tests the
agreement was reached for n Anal
vote on the resolution, which will un-
doubtedly pass. The voting came af-
ter Mr.. Hill added another lively in
stallment to his speech, including a
sharp criticism of Mr.. Pettigrew and
personal exchange with Mr.. Wolc0tt
when tile latter tried to call Mr.. Hill
to order.
The house to-day served notice on
the senate and the country that it had
transacted its business and was ready
for the final adjournment by passing,
without division, q resolution for final
adjournment Monday. May 10. The
reading was received with an outburst
of applause from members Of both
sides Of the house. Mr.. Wheeler
Dem.. Ala) denounced the majority
for proposing to desert their posts. He
said that during the campaign Of 1894
the Republican party had pledged it.
self to the relief of the people from
existing depression. Caused by the
Democratic party" interjected Mr..
Milliken Rep., Me.) Mr.. Dingley made
no reply to 'Ntr. Wheeler and the res.
olution was adopted without division.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

There has been further and more se.
rioua disorder 1t the colliery Of Mo.
wee. Poland. where strike has been
III fuoSress for some time past.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Fatal to Both.

Mount Sterling. Ky, May S.-Peter
Stevens and David Razor had fight
in the formers garden. six miles from
this city. Yesterday afternoon. Stevens
had his skull smashed and Razor was
disemboweled. Both will die.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

A Mystery Explained.
Wallace. Idaho, May 8.-The body Of
Andrew Allen was found near Murray
yesterday. He was lost two years ago.
Hc was member Of Candy post, G.
A. r.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

CRIPPLE CREEKS will buy 400 shares OF
given MOUNT 4 MOTT, Colorado Springs, Col &
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Cured

Hoods Pills with Hoods sarsaparillsss
and they have done me much good. &
win not be without them. Ihave taken IL
bottlesof Hoods sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me-
I worked Is hard as ever the past SUM
mer, and am thankful to say I am
well. Hoods Pills when taken with
Hoods sarsaparilla help very much.'s
MRS. NJ. NJ. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures Prove thst
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

After Roman victory slaves were often
sold on or near the. battlefield. in great
numbers, for few cents EACH
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
Gladness Comes

NIith better understanding of tho
Wv transient nature Of the many phys:
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff;
forts-gentle efforts pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipatedc ondi-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by All
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore,
ali important, in order to get its bene-s
fetal effects, to note when you puIs:
chase, that you have the genuine ertLss
Gle, which is manufactured by the Calis
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
oil reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment Of good health
and the system is regular. laxatives o.
other remedies are then not needed. ~
Afflicted with any actual disease, onsa
NAV be commended to the most skillfu1S
physicians, but if in need Of laxatiyess
one should have the best, and with thu
well-informed everywhere, Syrup 81
Figs stands highest and is most largely
-'-:,.os rrost general satisfaction
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15
: ! ] eIvoU

People find Just the help they ~ , I;
need, in Hoods sarsaparilla. Its1 iI
nishes the desired strength BY III
tying, vitalizing and enriching
blood, and thus builds up tho nerve T.
tones the stomach and regulates f11
whole system. Read this: y N
:" ! want to praise Hoods sarsapariIII
Ny health run down, and I had the griiSI|
After that, my heart and nervous systel
were badly affected, 20 that could not "a
my own work. Our physician gave III
some help, but did not cure. IdecidsG
to try Hoods sarsaparilla. Soon could
do al my own housework. Ihsvs taka1
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-05-15

Washington, May 6. - The outlined
programme of the senate procedure
was shattered early in the day by two
unexpected motions. When the in
tended action to consider the riverand
harbor bill was attempted it was an
tagonized by motion by Mr.. Turpie
(Deln., Ind) to consider the Dupont
case. MIR. Mitchell, with considerable
display Of feeling, sought to prevent
this course. but by IN aye and nay
vote. resulting 81 to 81, the senate de-
cided to takes up the Dupont case.
Later an agreement was effected to
postpone the matter until the river aud
harbor bill was passed, the final vote
IN the election case to be taken two
days after considera ton begun. The
unfinished business came up in. the
form of the bond investigation rpsolu-
ton. PETER objected to further delay
and motion to proceed with the resO-
luton was upheld by 80 to %. thusdis-
placing the river and harbor bill. MIR.
Hill thereupOn took the floor and spoke
until adjournment.
The first skirmish over tile senate
amendment to the naval appropriation
reducing the number of battleships
provided for in that bill from four to
two. occurred in the house when Mr..
Boutelle, chairman of the naval com.
mittee, moved to non-c0ncur in all the
senate amendments and request con.
ference OF the senate. Mr.. Boutelle
undertook to chastise some of the sen.
ators for their Inconsistency. He re-
ferred to the war scarea Of the past
winter and the billtcosc resolutions in-
troduced In the senate and then sar-
castically contrasted the war talk of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-24
ELW

l. f. Chapman was in Alma Tuesday
eve.
n. White of ST. Louis was here Mon
day.
Mrs. II. Biggs of st. Louis visited
with friends here last week.
f. Potter and wife and Putt Taylor
and wife spent Sunday at Crystal
Drate Phelps and wife visited friends
in Ithaca Thursday and Friday of last
week
Chas Phelps and family returned
home Tuesday night from their week 5
outing at Crystal.
The law suit of John Sharer VS. Harve
Welch before Justice Taylor Monday
was settled before coming to trial
h. S. Miller was in Parkinson Tuesday
to attend the funeral of Henry Parliin-
son. The funeral was conducted by the
Masonic order.
The social given Friday evening last by
the w. V. r. U. was one of the best ever
given here. The Vestaburg Cornet
Band was in attendance and furnished
some excellent music.
Chas. Taylor of Copemish arrived here
Tuesday night to join his wife, who has
been here on visit for the past three
weeks. Chas. has been having pull of
typhoid fever, and will visit with friends
here until he fully RECEIVERS.
Mrs. Geo Chestnut, who has been at
Charlotte for some months, met with an
accident last week. While she and an
other lady We're out driving their horse
became frightened at the electric cars,
throwing both ladies out. Mrs. c. was
quite badly bruised, but no bones broken.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-24
Alma as a Summer Resort.

That the fame of Alma as a pleasant
summer resort has spread far beyond
the borders of our own state, is evident
from glance at the Sanitarium register
The south land is well represented here
this season. At the Sanitarium are
guests from Texas, Mississippi Georgia
Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and Vir,
ginia. The people of the western states
have heard Of Alma, and Colorado
Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,, Iowa and Kansas each sends It's
quota. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pensyl
vania is called "home" by many of the
visitors, while many others are from
New Hampshire, Vermont, New York
Massachusetts and Connecticut. Michi
gan, too, sends large number of visit
ors, many coming from the Lake region
Not all of these are invalids here fol
medical treatment, but busy men anc
women who seek rest and a chance tC
recuperate amid pleasant, cheerful sur
roundings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-24
Campaign Songs.

We have just received from the music
publishing house of The S. Brainard's s
Sons Co., l51 Wabash Ave, Chicago, "A
copy of the True Blue Republican
Campaign Song Book" for the cam
paign CT 1896 The book contains solos,
duets, mixed and male quartets, and is
especially arranged for campaign clubs
1t IS not ii cheap word edition, and is
sold for the low price of 10 cents, or 81 90
per dozen postpaid. The following is
the contents of the book: Always
looked behind. \ thousand dollars a
minute Billy Mckinley, O! By
Jingo Git on board. Goodbye free
traders. Growers veto. Ninety-two
and ninety-six. Political barber shop.
Sammy's syndicate. That's what's
worrying. The Democratic boat The
fellow I'd like to meet The Grover
wear down below. Under the flag of
protection. Way down on Quantico
Bay Wen sing little song.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-07-24
Free pills

Send your address to H. f. Bucklen
d Co.. Chicago, and get a free sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure OF
Constipation and Sick Headache For
Malaria and Liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size 25c per box.
Sold by b. S. Webb, Druggist.