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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
John b. Alley Dead.

BOsToN, Jan. 22.-John b. Alley of
Lynn, Mass, died last night from
paralysis He was IS years old. He
was an ex-representative in congress,
an ex-dirictor of the Union Pacific and
n member of the old free silver party.
He began life as an apprentice in a
shoe factory, but was worth several
million dollars when he died.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Pleaded Guilty to Granddaughter.

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 92.-James Ish
who murdered W. II. Chapple of Ran
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.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
The MaekayT sad Trip.

NEW YORK, Jan. CA dispatch
from London says: A private letter
from Paris says that MI. and Mrs
John MaclSay will sail by the La
Touraine next Wednesday with the
body of their dead son. A mortuary
chapel will be arranged on board, At
which constant prisons win be offered
for the repose of the soul of the dead.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
They All Blame Campos.

MADRID, Jan. 22.-The Conservative
organs at Havana protest against the
assertion of Marshal Campos that he is
the victim of political intrigue. They
insist that his recall is due to his fail.
IRE as Il general and not to political
pressure Reinforcements of sixteen
battalions of troops under Generals
Barges and Ahumada will be sent to
Cubn shortly
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Jan. 22.-NIrs.
Ann Billiard, aged IS years, mother of
the Rev. Henry Billiard, of Westmin-
stcr Presbyterian church, fell down
stairs a short time ago and died yes
terday from her injuries. She was
we'll known in missionary and Chris
tian work in Illinois and Missouri more
than a quarter OF century ago.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 22.-Joseph
Horace Heaton, major and brevet
brigadier-general United States army,
retired, died here last night, aged So
He served with distinction in the Mex
lean war and the war Of the rebellion.
He was born in Salem, Mass, in 1915.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 29.-Eugene V.
Debs last night said he would retire
from the A. II. T., 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 paper of his
own. lie has practically decided to
accept the offer of Il Chicago paper.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Gold seskers OF for AInszn.

TACOMA, Wash, Jan. %. The spring
rush to the Yukon river gold fields has
commenced. Seventy-fve prospectors
started north on the steamer Topeka
Nearly all of them took cabin passage,
the first class rate to Juneau having
been reduced to Sl2. 1t is expected
that hundreds of prospectors will go
to juneau between now and April /.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Another Nebraska Bank Falls.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Jan. s2.-The
Bank of Commerce closed It's doors
last night Considerable of a run was
made on the institution. The capital
stock is S15O,00O County Treasurer
Thompson is the heaviest loser. Yes
terday he deposited $4,000, and the
county had in the bank $4,000 more.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
suicide of a Nebraska Politician.

NIoBRARA, Neb., Jan. 29.-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 a rafter dead.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
SILVER MEN GATHERING.
A Preliminary Conference of the BE
metallic League In Washington.


metallic League In Washington.
WASHINGTON, jap. %. "A preliminary
conference of the members of the
executive conmitte of the American
Bimetallic league was held to-day at
which steps were taken looking to the
consolidation of the silver organiza-
tions into one body, with headquarters
at Washington, Chicago, San Francisco
and some point in the South.
One purpose of to-morrow's meeting
win be to fix upon time and place
for holding a national silver confer.
ence, at which national silver ticket
shall be nominated. Among those
who are said to be on the way here
are MesSrs. Chambers of Utah, Bartine
and Light OF Chicago, Judge Miller of
Chicago, Brown of Boston. Judge Cole
OF Iowa, Ex-Governor Richards of
Montana, Mr. Keeney of San Fran
cisco and Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. Patter-
son of Colorado.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Dug Their Way Out.

ST. joseph, Mo-, Jan. &c Five
prisoners, J, ]. Kinsley, an all around
crook; George Wilson, a bad negro;
David Churchill, Charles Lewis and
Newt. Burroughs, the latter being
minor crooks, dug hole through the
wall of the city workhouse and es-
capped. All were serving terms for
city offenseS
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
II. pe,tInatIon Not pecIded.

LONDON, Jan. elm spite of the as
sertion of sensational rumor to the
contrary, the British admiralty says
that the destination of the flying
squadron, now at Spithead, is not yet
determined upon even by the admir-.
atty and that certainly it will not go
to Bermuda or anywhere in American
waters for the present.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Roy. II. p. g willis Dead.

MEXICO, Mo-, Jan. 22.-Rev. H. P. s.
Willis, for many years Presbyterian
minister, died at his home in this city
yesterday. Elder Willis was in his
10th year, and had been in poor health
for some time prior TO his death. He
was one of the pioneer Presbyterian
ministers in this part of the state.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
The London Globes Arrogant Talk.

LONDON, Jan. 91.-The Globe this
afternoon in an article condemning
the attitude of the United States SEN
ate committee on foreign affairs, says:
1.-THE English people will not stand
much more flouting from anybody,
and these gentlemen, whom we credit
with no more exalted sentiment than
the wish to stand well with their Irish
constituents, may very easily find
themselves face to face with a situa-
ton that could only be called appall-
ing"
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Aenulttea OF KILLING Corea,s Duncan.

YOGoHAMA, Jan. %. - Viscount
Muira, formerly Japanese minister to
GOrea, and the others charged with
completely in the Corean coup detat,
have been acquitted. Muira was re-.
sailed with the entire japanese lega-
ton. and was indicted for the murder
OF the Co-ean queen. He is a noted
scholar and acknowledgement in the
japanese army.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 22.-Pri-
mary elections held throughout the
Eighth Congressional district make it
certain that Mckinley will have the
delegation from this district in the st.
Louis convention. lie has enough in-
structed votes to give him the dele
cation on the first ballot.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
An Inventor and Engineer Passes Away

New YORK, Jan. 22,-Charles w.
Hewison, who achieved fame in the
inventive world and was lifelong
friend of John Ericsson, the inventor
of the Monitor, is dead at his home in
this city. He was born in New York
July 0, 1880. In 1s49 young Hewison
went to California and secured posi-
ton on one of the Pacific Mail steam
ers, remaining for fifteen years as chief
engineer His trips to China and
Japan gave him an extensive knowl-
edge of the East On one trip all but
fifteen of nearly a hundred passengers
died from cholera.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23

WARRESsBUBG, Mo-, Jan. e2.-Will-
lam j. 0verman Of Monroe City and
Miss Sarah B. Goode of Jasper City
eloped to Warrensburg and were mar.
ried by Elder w. S. Trader last night.
They have gone to Texas. The par
snts OF the glrl made every effort to
keep tiem apart, but in vain.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
QUAY Meets peteat In rhIIadelphIa.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 22.-The
Republican 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
tim
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Tire Destroys a Kansas Court nOu

HAYS CITY, Kan, Jan. 22.-The Ellis
county court house burned here this
morning at o o'clock. The loss Of
records cannot be ascertained until
the safes can be opened. Loss to the
sopnty, $50, 200; insurance, $4,000.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Rich Vein Of Salt,

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. GA vein OF
salt 800 feet thick and said to be the
richest in the world has been discoV-
cred under the town of Little River,
Rice county. 1t is 500 feet down to
the salt. Chicago capitalists will de-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
THE NOTED EX,KANSAN RUN DOWN
BY A CABLE CAR.
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
The Accident Occurred In New York City
Was Private Secretary to President
Taylor, First Chief Justice of
Kansas, an EX-COngresSman
and Prominent Gotham
Lawyer.

New YORK, Jan. 92.-General Thomas
Ewing, jr., ex-member of Congress
from Ohio, and first chief justice in
Kansas, is dead.
General Ewing's death was the re-
suit of injuries received accidentally
yesterday. He had left his home, in
tending to go down town by the ele-
waited road. AS he reached Third ave-
nue. cable car passed and he stepped
directly behind it, not noticing that
one from the opposite direction was
right upon him. The car struck him
and threw him back several yards aud
he landed upon his head.
General Ewing, who was a member
of the law firm OF Ewing, Whitman &c
Ewing of this city, was born in Lam
caster, Ohio, August Z, 1929, and was
educated at Brown university, which
gave him the degree of A. NJ. IN 1860.
He was private secretary to President
Taylor for one year, ending in 1850,
and subsequently studied law in Gin
cinnati, where he was admitted to
practice. In 1856 he removed to Kan
sas, which was then enduring the
famous ''free soil" struggles, and was
q member of the Leavenworth consti-
tutional convention in 1865. Three
years later, on the admission of Kan.
sas to the union, he became its first
chief justice. He was delegate to
the peace conference of 1860 Two
years later he resigned his Judge
ship to recruit the Eleventh Kan
fnnir1nnt Of txyhtnG ln hann
colonel He served with distinction
and participated in the battles of Fort
Wayne, Cane Hill and Prairie Grove.
He was made brigadier general in
March, 1868, for gallantry in the last
named battle, and the district of the
border was placed in his command.
At Pilot Knob, in September 1904,
with 900 men, he successfully
checked the progress of the Confed-
crate force under Price and thus pre-.
vented the invasion of Missouri. He
made retreat to Rolla subsequently,
and in the following year was bre-
veted major general and placed, in
charge of the department of the
Missouri.
He went to Washington in 1866 as
the assistant of eX-Secretary of the In
terror Browning In 1876 he went
back to Ohio and entered politics, He
was member of congress from 1877
to 1881 and in 1870 ran for governor on
the Democratic ticket, but was de-
feated. In 1881 he came to New York
to practice law. For many years he
was president of the Ohio society here.
He was at one time counsel to the
building department, which position
he resigned January l, last.
General Ewing has five children. all
grown up. Mrs. Ewing is still living.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
To Sons of Veterans

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 22.-W. II. Rus
sell OF Lacrosse, Kan, commander.in-
chief of the Sons of Veterans of the
United States, has issued an address
to the sons of Union veterans of the
war. appealing to them to enroll them
selves as members of the order.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Ga.olIns Fatally Burns a Family.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 2l.-Jacob
Bruehl, barber, his wife and 7-year-
old boy were fatally burned at their
residence on Knowlton street, Cum
mingsville, this morning from the
effects of an explosion of gasoline
stove
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
where the Populists viii Hold Forth

Where the POpuIIstE VIII Hold FOrth'
ST LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 29.-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 contract
whereby the Populists will have the
use of the hall in the Exposition
building, now being prepared for the
Republican national convention.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Presidents Reply in the Bayard Matter

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The Presi.
dent sent to the House his reply to the
resolution calling upon him for in
formation as to what he had done
about the matter of the speeches de-
liVered by Ambassador Bayard. He
transmits copies of the two speeches
in full and also copies of the letters
from Mr.. Bayard, explanatory of them.
No action was taken by the President
on the speeches, except to notify Mr..
Bayard of the action of the House. q
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
Mn,cotah.. Denot Rohhed.

ATcHIsoS, Kan, Jan. 92.-The Mis-
souri, Pacific depot at Muscotah was
-obbed last night, the burglars blow
ing up the safe. Citizens fired upon
The burglars, but they escaped.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
To salve Campoy wounded Pride.

MADRID, Jan. 21.-Although Mar
tinez Campos has declined the post Of
president Of the supreme military
court of justice, his appointment win
nevertheless be gaZetted.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
A railroad Man Ends His Lite.

ST. JOSEPH, No., Jan. 21.-Elmer f.
Jacket, a young railroad man, COM
mitted suicide last night at lis board
ing house on South Sixth street, By
taking Rough on Rats. He was out Of
employment and respondent.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-23
HALL KNOCKED OUT.
Choynski Does the Act After Thirteen
Hot Rounds.

Hot Rounds.
MAsPETH, L. l., Jan. 22.--The meet
ing between Joe Choynslsi of Califor-
MIA and Jim Hall of Australia in
twenty round bout at catch weights
filed the Empire Athletic clubs arena
last night. Choynslli money was so
plentiful that odds OF 100 to so 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 all but put out IN the ninth, but
braced up wonderfully afterw ard.
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GOLD MEN ARE PoUTING.
Thew Criticise the Platf,rm Adopted
But Will Not Bolt.

Chicago. July 1O.-(Special)-The eastern
Eoldbugs are very angry, but they could
not bolt They denounced the PLATFORM
last night and have pouted like chiidreh
TODAY. but that is all.
That is all They yet remain IN the
democratic party. Men like Flower ana
John Fellows, and John Russell, of Mas
sachusetts. want TO bolt and form soid
democratic party, but fearing they can
get no following they dare not.
The New Workers met last night, when
John Fellows spoke those fiery words
about the platform:
"Thcrc IS not one iota of democracy IN
such a platform" he declared: IT IS
tissue of populistic and anarchisuc no.
tions compiled by men who have no claim
10 recognition as statesmen or even poH-
ticIans. but who are frenZled fanatics L
cannot see how I can support such
platform or any person placed upon II.
Follows was disaDpointed because ne
could not have his way. He urged the
New Workers to declare for bolt then,
but the Tammanyites in the delegation led
by Hill would not hear TO it. The New
York democracy will remain true to the
national democratic party. says Hill
e W. 3.
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AT HIS HOTEL.
Mr.. Bryan Received Those Who
Brotght Congratulations


Chicago July 1G.-Wlliam jennings
Bryan, the iominee OF today's conVenuoh'
heard the neas at his rooms in the chiffon
house and received it without any apparent
show Of feelng His wife was not present
to greet him for she witnessed the extra
ordinary demonstration in the han that
stampeded tie convention to the standard
of her husband Together with a Few
friends Mr.. sryan received bulletins that
told him OF Very movement made IN the
political gama being played at the co
llscum. At this distance, unmoved by the
stirring scenes being enacted on the moor
of the convention. Mr. Bryan was able TO
analyze the situation and figured out the
victory that appeared to be WITHIN MS
grasp at an early hour this morning
party of newspaper men were the nrst 10
congratulate him after the reception OF
the bulletin annouudng bis nomination. AS
the men gathered about him 10 SNAKE
hands MIR. Bryan reached for piece OF
paper, and standing az marble-topped
bureau, wrote the following which was IN
tended for the American people
'In order that I may have no ambition
but to discharge faithfully the duties OF
the office, I desire 20 announce thar II
elected ] shall under no circumstances be
a candidate for reelection"
After indltng this declaration Mr..
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sketcb Of mr.. sowolI

Bath. Me-. July ll.-(Spccial steadily for
over seventy years has The Scwau private
ssnai-a white "s' on blue ground-nutter-
"a from the mainmost Of some Of the
stanchsst. finest, swftest vessels IN the
American merchant marine, carrying the
stars and stripes ia every foreign port
From the days OF the first chubby little
Diana. built in 1928, 10 the great steel
DiriSo. launched in 1894, this house has led
the country in designs for merchant vessels
Beginning under William -. Sewau. in
1893, the house has been continued. and to-
day owns the largest sailing merchantmen
shoat under our flag.
W liam ID. Sewau was succeeded by his
sons, under the name OF +. & \. Sewall,
which firm has since become Arthur Sewall
4 Co.. with Hon. Arthur Sewan. Names
member Of the national democratic commit
tee. at its head. and with his nephew, Sam
vel $. Sewall, and his son. william y.
Sewail associated with him.
William y. Sewall. in 1923, built the first
ship TO curry the Sewall flag, and It was
launched November 3, 1875. Every year
since more or less tonnage has been turned
out from that same yard. In seventy-one
years the Sewalls have owned and captain
ed vessels, including seven briggs, seventeen
schooners. siXty-soven full-rigged ships and
four barqrcs.
The history Of the firm Is one of Ameri-
can shipping. The head of the concern IS
a weil-kncWn man FOR other reasons than
his connection with the old house. He is
prominent In railroad circles as we'll rs in
politics. having been president of the Maine
Central and other important roads, and now
being director in many. He is a man Of
perhaps nifty with a strong massive face.
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Bryan accepted the concentrations that
were rendered him In q few moments il
was apparent that the room would not ac-
comWodate those who were surgiue To got
I'm. Mir. bryan took position iu the lobby
and for almost au hour shook hands with
the crowds as they passed iu luc.
II was crowding. iosti1g asScmbiaCc
but eood-natured. There were few cries
Tor speech by the nominee and Mr.. Bryan
was forced to say few words. lie de-
clarcd that he felt himself highly honorod
by the convention. but asserted that no
words of his could add 70 the work of the
convention. The convention however. was
but the beginning and whether It's action
was wise or not could only DE letesrninCd
ia November neNt. IL was not for him to
say whether the convention had acted wise
lv. but il was his duty and all those who
agreed with him TO back up the convention
and the platform and make the election
sure. Mr. BRYAN closed his short but
felicltous speech with the injunction to
those present VINO believed in the demo-
cratic party 70 make it their busi2Css to
see that its success was assured this fall
Mr. Bryan then went TO his room to get
q few minutes rest. Before he reached
there some unknown admirer had proceed
ed him with a beautiful bunch of cut now-
ors
Tho kilograms began coming I'm at
lively rate containing CONGRATULATIONS from
every section of the country. Almost SIM
ultaneously Autographs OF the Nebraskan
became visible Ia his private room Mr..
Bryan received the representatives of the
Southern Associated Press and several 9TH
er newspaper men, in addition to a number
of artists who caught the candidate while
giving to the press his first statement as
the candidate of his party. That statement
IS as follows:
This is not a udden resolution on my
part. I have it in mind ever since
my nomination J been considered by my
friends as a pos nity. | believe il is
good principle for.me to follow and I shall
live up 10 it, II presidency is the high
est honor that c&t be bestowed upon any
human being by country, and the pow
er placed in the ands OF the president
is so great that n @ should be no tempta-
ton thrown i'm ht way to cause him TO
use It for his per. Ial advancement.
mir. Cleveland, 81 his first letter of ac-
ceptance set fl the objections to
second term i'm la lage so forcibe that IT
cannot be surpas President Hayes adj
Vocated an amer 1t to the constitution
making the chic ecutive Ineligible Tor
reelection and lar amendment was
advocated by Pr Andrew Jackson. /
desire to expires leep appreciation of
the kindness sh me by other candi-
dates. My non is due 10 the pc
culiar circumsta rhich surround this
campaign and any superior merit.
In fact, had the lion considered who
was most desc the lot would have
fallen upon anot so highly appreciate
the responsible sed 10y this nomina-
ton that have ed making any prom
ises pledges ny person."
Mr.. Bryan d IT feel called upon to
say anything v gard to the platform.
He was a mer Of the committee that
constructed II, al is ideas of what should
be enunclated srein are prominent
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throughout the platform. While not ioi,.i-
ally commenting upon the platform III M
above interview, 1t can be sea'eu ~.
accuracy that Mr. Bryan. as the cuil,.'
of his party agrees with every plank anu
will be it's exponent during the eonlln mus
campaign, and will adopt IL as ms i''e
of conduct should he be elected.
MIR. Bryan has no plans for the iniuio-
date future lie will remain IN Shicae
until after the meeting OF the new ne. IYnaa
Committee which will probably take place
tomorrow' In the course of a few days
he will return to Lincoln. his home Town,
His eloquence, which did so much toM S,
stampedng the convention to hin' win pe
heard during the campaign, FOR MI, Dry al
intends 10 do his part in makhiS 'he "e"'
for the ticket which he VIII lead.