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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
WHY DOUGLAS BoLTED.
DishonorabIe Deal of the Douglas
County Populists.

Abilene, Kan, Aug. 5.-The secret of
the bolt of the Douglas county delega-
ton from Harris to Lewelling is ex-
planned It seems that Ed Martindale
who has been making a fight on the
management of the state university,
went to Harris and asked him to pledge
himself in advance of both nomination
and election to the removal of the
present faculty and teachers at the in
stitutiOn. This Harris refused to do.
H. S. Clark, one of the members of the
board of regents residing in Lawrence,
suggested to Mr.. Harris that in the
event the Populists are successful at
the coming election, the janitors and
employees of that character now at the
university, who work with Republicans
in campaigns, should be removed and
some of the local POpulists given
show at the jobs. Harris declined to
consider either proposition. NOtwith
standing the fact that the Douglas
county convention practically instruct
ed for Harris, the five of the seven del
egates are shouting for dwellings
nomination. Harris declinatiOn to be-
come entagled in any ante-election
pledges for office hunters caused the
disaffectiOn in that delegation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
TEXAS POPULISTS.
A Middle of the Road Banner is
Cheered in the Convention.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 5.-Just before
the Populist state convention was call
ed to order this morning, DOrnblast of
Hill came into the hall with a banner
bearing the words, ''AIiddle-of-the-roa
St Louis 1O3," which was received with
cheering.
Chairman Ashby of the executive
that the convention approved the ac-
ton of the 103 and they would do as
they had done in St. Louis if the
ground had to be gone over again.
There are 1000 delegates here, about 5
per cent of whom are colored.
The convention was called to order
at 1O:45 a m; prayer was offered by
Rev. F. V. Evans of Bowie county,
who prayed for a concert of action in
each district and asked the Lord to
take them all to glory when done
fighting plutocrats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
HARRIS STILL IN LEAD.
Five of Douglas Delegation Say They
Will Vote for Him.

Abilene, Aug. So p. m.-No interest
is taken today in anything but the gu
bernatOrial contest.
Harris is still in the lead. Five of
the Douglas county delegation now say
they will vote for him. Lewelling
claimed to lead this morning. All sorts
of stories are being circulated, and the
anti-Lewelling men are out in circu-
lars asking for a new deal. which says
that a defensive campaign will be dis
astrous.
In a caucus of the Sixth district del
egates o. H. Hiatt was sprung for
congressman-at-I but nothing
came of it. No definite action was
taken by any of the caucuses. The
Lewelling forces are determined to turn
Brei6enthal down with Harris if they
can muster the strength.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
A LETTER FROM BRYAN.
Read at the Democratic Convention
at Hutchinson.

Hutchinson. Aug. 5.-The following
letter was read before the Democratic
convention:
Frank Bacon, Esq, Chairman, Member
Central Committee:
Lincoln, Neb., July 31.-Ny Dear Sir:
Your favor of July q, inclosing letter of
Messrs. Barkley and Oswell of Hutch
insOn, Kan, requesting me to speak at
that city on August 4, has been receiv-
ed. I regret very much that the duties
of the campaign which are pressing up
on me render it impossible for me to do
so. No arrangements for speeches can
be made until after the campaign has
been outlined by the national commit
tee, and until that has been done
deem it wise to make no promises.
Very truly yours, w J. BRYAN.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
LATEST ON ELECTORS.
New Plan Proposed by Democrats
Who Arrived From Hutchinson.

Abilene Aug 5.-The Democratic com
mittee from Hutchinson arrived early
this morning and began laboring with
the Populist delegates. The Demo-
Gratis feel independent, and Martin.
billiard, Atwood and Johnson all say
that they will be powerless to prevent
the Hutchinson convention from nom
mating a full ticket if the Populists re-
fuse to indOrse their electors.
At a caucus of the First district last
night a resolution to put out nothing
but Watson electors was lost. A plan
is being considered by delegates; it is
to let the Democratic committee rec
Ommend ten men for electors, the con-
vention will name them and the Hutch
insOn convention can use its pleasure
about naming them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
THUNDERSTORM AT OMAHA
The Town Got Cooling Of but Three
People Killed.

Omaha, Neb., Aug 5.-During the Sc
we're thunder storm this morning three
persons were struck and killed by
lightning.
Mrs. Zykora was just leaving church
after early mass when she was struck
dead. Fred Meyer was killed on his
wagon in the northern part of the city.
Leroy Carter, near Council Bluffs, was
seeking refuge from the storm with a
pitchfork over his shoulder. The bolt
struck the fork and passed through his
body, killing him
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
ABBEY SUED FOR DIVORCE.
The Wife of the Theatrical Manager
Asks for Separation.

New York, Aug. 5.-PaDers in the suit
for separation have been served on
Henry E. Abbey, the we'll known theat-
rical manager, by his wife. Florence
E. A Abbey, alleging cruelty and abandon
ment. Mrs. Abbey who in former years
was well known on the stage as Flor
ence Gerard, was married to Mr.. Abbey
in Boston four years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
WAS FREE SILVER CROWD
That was at the Auburn Barbecue
Yesterday.

A large number of Topeka colored
people attended the emancipation eel
ebration and barbecue at Auburn yes
terday.
W. L Jamison was there and spoke,
And another speech was made by Rev.
Mr. Cable of Burlingame- The at
tendance is estimated at 1000 and there
was plenty of roast beef.
1T was a free silver crowd said MI
JanQiSOn,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
PICK THEIR CHAIRMAN.
Harris Forces Select Chris Hoffman,
LeweLlng Pick Dennison.

Abilene, Aug. 5-The Harris forces
last night agreed upon Chris Hoffman
of Enterprise for temporary chairman
of the convention. The Lewelling for
ces agreed upon Judge Dennison of the
appellate court. The first round of the
battle of the giants was fought over
the temporary craftsmanship and Den
ison won. This is not an indication
of the Harris strength, however; but
only of the anti Harris strength.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
CAUGHT IN A DRILL.
An Exciting Accident at the Santa Fe
Shops.

E. A. Miller, a young man who is en-
ployed as machinist in the Santa Fe
shops in this city, narrowly escaped
dangerous and probably fatal injury
while at work this morning.
Miller was standing in front of one OF
the large drill machines at work when
one of the rotary teeth of the machine
accidentally caught in a portion of his
clothes, pulling him forward. He strug-
gled to free himself and called for help,
and several of the Workmen rushed TO
his assistance. One of the men had
the presence OF mind to throw the belt
and stop the machine. but not until it
had torn almost his entire clothing from
his body. He was considerably bruised
but not seriously injured.
Young Miller is a nephew of =. T.
Lewis, assistant to General Manager
FreY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
LEWELLTNG Is OFF.
Report From Abilene That His Name
Won't be Presented.

Abilene, Aug. 5.-3:1O p. MT is re-
ported that Ex-Governor dwellings
name will not be presented for gov
ernor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

4ne hlnS men claimed 125 for their
man and estimated Harris and Level
ling at near 200 each
Leedy refused to give out anv estf
mate as to his strength. saying that
he knew he had more than when he
came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

gave because he did not want to dis
grace the convention by a fight, but
predicted that he would, in the near
future make Breidenthal 'eat his
words"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
FIGURES OF THE CONVENTION.
What They Expect on the First Bal
lot.

Abilene, Aug. 5.-The sentiment to-
day among the Populist delegates is
y SNerWheIIIlln gIy IN IaVor OF Bryan and
Sewau electors and even the straight
middle of the road men show the effect
OF being outnumbered and talk about q
half and half compromise; that is, five
electors to be named by the Hutchinson
and five by the Abilene convention
The electoral question was given fresh
fuel when news was received from
Hutchinson that the Democratic con-
vention had passed resolutions to the
effect that they would indOrse the state
ticket put up at Abilene if the Abilene
convention would indOrse the electors
put up by the Hutchinson people and
that the Hutchinson convention had
then adjourned till o'clock this after
noon to await the action of the A biIene
convention. This caused the discus
sion TO get back to whether or not the
convention should drop Watson for the
state ticket or try to secure a cOmprO-
mise and name five of the electors. It
was the opinion of the majority of the
delegates that the most that could be
asked would be a divided electoral
ticket. Very few would talk about
anything but governor, however.
The LeWelling men began to force the
fight on Harris. Charges were made
on both sides. The Lewelling men
charge Breidenthal with misapprOpri-
alton of campaign funds and worked
the Murray-Harris damage case for all
that there is in it, The Harris men
on their side pulled the record of Coal
Oil Taylor and other LewelIing sup
porters, and also asserted that Groin
had shipped a car load of beer from
Kansas City to Abilene to be given
away in the interest of Lewelling's
candidacy. While this sparring was
kept up by the two factions, both King
and Leedy were making buttOn-holing
canvass OF the delegates, and claim to
have gained many votes. Their hope
was that there would be a deadlocl1soe-
tween Harris and Lewellling and that
one OF them would gain enough to elect
him
Candidates have given out the follow
Ing estimates as to the first ballot w
A Harris claimed his nomination on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
FOUL LEwELLINe CROWD:

Col Harris Daughter Dragged in by
the Butter Mans Adherents.
Abilene, Aug. 5.-The fight for the
Eubernatorial nomination between L. D.
G4eWeLling and w. A. Harris grows in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
Royal Arcanum Personals.

DR.. John A Hutchinson Of New Haven,
Conn. is physician with lucrative
practice in the college city, and yet, one
who has found time TO go through the
chairs Of the Connecticut grand council,
and become grand regent. He IS a vet
eran of the late war, and fluent talker
with a fund of anecdotes; in fact has a
pat story for everything. This IS ms
second year in the supreme council
Mr.. H. NJ. Harrington of Bridgeport,
Conn. is a well read gentleman and an
educator He is past grand regent Of his
state, having worked up through the va
riOus chairs he has been connected with
the educational interests in various New
England cities for more than thirty years,
latterly being superintendent OF schools
Mr.. F. J. Griffith Of Hoboken, n. j.. is
a well-known member in New York and
New Jersey, being a past grand regent,
who as alternate, has been to the SUI
preme council three times, twice on ac-
count of the death OF representative.
He is a jolly fellow, with penchant for
kodacs. In business he is assistant super
intendent of the celebrated Della
railway with headquarters in Hoboken,
y. J. Mrs. Griffith is usually present with
him wherever meetings of the supreme
Mr. S. J. Kallman of Jersey City is serv-
ing his second year as a representative 10
the supreme council. He is the first grand
regent of his state to be reelected TO
that office, all others finding one year
sufficient task, but his second year sur
passed his nrSt IN Work, ana ne saw
most excellent results Of personal visits
TO every one of the 102 councils in his
jurisdiction, there being a gain of 1850
members in 1894.
Mr.. William II. Beebe of Ohio enters the
supreme council this year, he being the
first man outside of 2. G.. RS from that
state to be accorded the honor. He has
been grand treasurer of his state for some
fourteen years, and Is a thorough fra
ternal man. He is past grand patriarch Of
the encampment of the Ohio l. o. o. E.,
and is mentioned as representative to the
sovereign grand lodge next fall. In the
business world he is cashier of the First
ducts a fine stock farm as a recreation.
He is a genial, whole~souled gentleman,
and one whom the members Of the SUI
preme council are glad to have with them.
Mr. W. H. Tiger of Fort Wayne Ind,
is 2. @. r. of his state, and one Of rs
youngest and most active members. He
is believer in the press as means to
reach the people, whether in mercantile
ardent fraternal worker in his city ana
one of its democratic aldermen, whose
fraternal friends of both parties pushed
him forward on account of his popularity.
He holds an important official position On
the p, Fit w. and c. railway, western
division
Mr.. Lyman Lee of Hamilton. Ont, is
present as alternate for Mr.. J. w. Hick-
son for the first time He is grand Sec
rotary of the order in this province and Il
lawyer with quite a lucrative practice He
is well posted in fraternal matters, though
quiet and unassuming
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
Joe Smiths Death From the Tybee
Railroad Accident.

James Smith, commonly known as
BLACK Diamond" the negro who had
both legs crushed in the railroad acct
dent at Tybee Tuesday night, died yester-
day morning at o'clock at the Georgia
Infrmary.
As stated in yesterdays Morning News.
the accident was due to an open switch,
the train from Savannah taking the
switch at the Hotel Tybee and running
into an empty train which was standing
on the siding. How the switch came to
be open no one has been able to explain.
All the trainmen state that IL had been
properly closed when last used, and that
II could not nave been opened by any Of
the trainmen. The superstition is that it
was turned by some party who had
nothing better to do. Smith was stealing
ride, having boarded the train at the
Atlantic Club for the purpose of riding
down to the south end. He jumped on
the platform of the tender in the rear
of the fireman and engineer. both of whom
had their backs towards him. Both the
engineer and fireman stated TO Coroner
Goette that they did not know that Smith
was on the train until they heard him
make some exclamation about his hat
blowing off This was Just before the
train took the switch. When the engine
of the south bound train struck the en-
CINE of the train standing on the track
form of the engine up over the platform
of the tender, on which Smith was stand
Ing OF SltlnG, Catching MS leBS ana grind
ing up his thighs. 1t was seen at once
that he was very badly injured, and he
was sent to the city on the next train
and taken to the Georgia Infirmary, where
medical attendance was given him.
The train was slowing down preparatory
to making a stop when the accident oc-
CURED. Had it been going at full speed
the results might have been very seri-
Gus, as there were a number of passen-
gers on board. Mr.. Il. w. Wilson was
thrown forward by the force of the shock
striking his head against the seat OF
the car in front of him and knocking out
two teeth. His injuries are quite painful
Mr.. Wilson had a diamond ring on his
hand, which also struck against the seat
knocking the diamond setting out on the
floor The diamonds were afterward found
by the conductor. Mr.. Wilson was
brought up to the city and taken to the
home of his mother. at Habersham and
/ Harris streets
Conductor Beach and Fireman Rawls
| were shaken up and slightly injured The
I pilots Of the two engines We're smashed
! but no great damage was done to either
]
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
TWO BIG BUILDINGS.
for the Georgia Car
and Manufacturing Co.

Messrs. ]. ]. McDonough, J. G. Blain,
John Flannery, NJ. A O'Byrne and Con-
tractor John A Sullivan went out yester-
day to look over the grounds that have
been purchased as a site for the works of
the Georgia Car and Manufacturing Com
pany, at the junction of the Florida Cen
trail and Peninsular and Charleston and
Savannah railroads, with a view of de-
termining upon proper locations for the
company's buildings.
They have practically decided on the
location of the buildings, and Mr.. Blain
and Mr.. Sullivan are now busily engaged
in working the matter up. The first thing
necessary is some side tracks from the
railroads, in order that the materials may
be conveniently placed. Some of the rail-
road men will go out there to-day to look
into the matter of putting in these side
tracks at once.
The company expects to put up two
large buildings, each about LOG by 600 feet
which VIII give 1t nearly 10000 square
feet Of floor space. Arrangements are be-
ing made now for securing the materials,
and il is believed there will be no trou-
BILE in beginning the work of construct
ing the buildings within the next ten
DAYS. This enterprise is one TO which Sa-
Vannah should lend every encouragement.
1t is the first big enterprise of this kind
that has been undertaken in this section
of the south. and there is every assurance
that il will be a successful one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

In 1855 he became member Of the supreme
council, remaining such for eight years,
and holding the Office OF supreme warden
for two years.
OF such men and members as Bascom
Myrick, the Royal Arcanum has rightful
reason 10 be proud, and your committee
recommends the adoption Of the following
resolution:
Resolved. That in the death OF Brother
Bascom Myrick. a former member this su-
preme council recognizes a loss 10 the or
der, and declares its respect for MS mem
ory- The report was signed by J. VI. Pace,
A. o. BlalOck and c. s. COnnerat, COM
mittee.
The supreme council viii probably wind
up all of its business tonight. though IT
may be necessary 10 hold a session tO-mOr-
row morning. The members are now max
ing arrangements 10 go away. There is
a good deal of business before them to-
interesting one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
MISS KEARNEY's ADDRESS.
She Regrets the w. c. T. U. is Not
More Popular in Savannah.

She Regrets the w. c. T. U. is Not
More Popular i'm Savannah.
Miss Belle Kearney of Mississippi the
well-known temperance lecturer, delivered
an interesting address last night at the
Masonic Temple to quite a large and in
telligent audience.
Miss Kearney is an attractive and a
fluent speaker. She has clear and sound
ing voice though her speech has the soft
ness that gives the natural beauty to the
language as ii is spoken In the south.
Miss kearney's audience was thoroughly
in sympathy with her throughout. She
spoke of the many evils Of intemperance,
the dangers of the alcohol habit and what
it leads to-
Miss Kearney spoke Of the progress of
prohibition in many of the foreign cOun-
tries, and then of what has been done in
this country. She spoke eloquently of the
traffic, and the work that is being done
thoughout America and, especially, in the
south, by the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union.
She was only sorry, she said. that the
w. c. 7. L. was not more popular in Sa-
vannah, but it is doing a good work, and
some day when the saloons are gone the
good people will ask "Nho did it?" She
mentioned manv interesting examples of
triumphs gained over the liquor dealers,
speaking especially of one of Mgr Satolli 5
edictS, which, she said, the liquor dealers
confessed did them more harm than any
thing else that has happened in forty
years.
1t was announced that Miss Kearney
will speak tonight in the Christian church
'"The Blind Tiger VS.. the Open Saloon -
Everybody is invited to hear Miss kear-
ney'S address. 1t viii undoubtedly be an
interesting and entertaining one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY.
A List of Those Recently Purchased
by the Committee.


The Georgia Historical Society contin-
ues to add all the new and interesting
books to its magnificent library. The fol-
lowing is a list of those recently pur-
chased
The Amazing Marriage, George Mere
dith; Singular Life, Elizabeth Stewart
Phelps; Bernicia, Amelia E. Barr; A Lady
Of Quality, Frances Hodgson Burnett;
German Universities, james Morgan Hart
Kokoro, Japanese Inner Life, Lafeadio
Hearn; An Ambassador of the Vanquish-
ed. Duke de Brogle; History for Ready
Reference, j. n. Larned and A. c. Kelley;
complete works of Alexander Dumas; The
Wandering Jew, Eugene Sue; The Mystic
ries of Paris, Eugene Sue; The Gallery of
Antiquities, Honore de Balzac The
Brotherhood of Consolation, HOnore de
BalZac; Adam JOhnStone's Son, Z. Marion
Crawford; The Reds of the Midi Felix
Gras; Tom Grogan, +. Hopkinson Smith;
The Dancer in elbow, w. f. Norris; Three
GringOs in Venezuela, Richard II. Davis
The Glaciers of the Alps, John Tyndall;
Memoirs Of Barras, vols and 4; My Con-
fidences, Frederick ocke-BampsOn; The
Empire of the Tsars and the Russians, A
Leroy Beaulieu; A Few Memories,
History of the Warfare of Science With
Theology in Christendom, A. d. White;
Lorenzo de Medici, f. Armstrong; The
Law of Civilization and Decay, Brooks
dorhpa. John William Lloyd; Hayden's
Dictionary of Dates, Benjamin Vincent;
Famantha in Europe, Mrs NJ Holley The
Steam House, Jules Verne; The Myste-
rfous Island, Jules Verne; A Set of
Rogues. Frank Barrel; The Stark-Munro
Letters. A. Conan Doyle; The Days of
Aud Lang Syne, Ian Maclaren; House
Boat on the StyX, John X. Bangs; The
Gurneys of Earlham, a. J. {. Hare Final
Causes, Paul Janet; Types of Ethical The
ory. James Martineau; a Critical History
of Free Thought. A. II. Farrar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
DEATH OF MISS ROSA SMITH.
Her Funeral to Take Place at 4
O'Clock This Afternoon.

The funeral of Miss Rosa Smith will
take place this afternoon at o'clock from
her late home, at Drayton and Third
streets.
Miss Smiths death occurred at 3 O'Clock
yesterday morning, after an illness of
several weeks. Her death was a particu-
larry sad one, being the fifth in the family
within the last two years. peculiar
fact in connection with it is that Miss
Smith, her sister, Mrs. George F. Allen,
and her brother, Thomas j. Smith. ali
died q the age of g. The other tive
deaths in the family were the two chill
dren of Mrs. Allen.
The deceased leaves a mother. two
brothers, Edward and Joseph, and Sis
ter, Miss Mamie Smith, and a number
OF other relatives. She was a devoted
member of the Catholic church and nos
sessed many noble traits of Character
which won her friends, who SEVERED,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
HIS FIFTH ENDORSEMENT.
The Mcintosh Grand Jury RECON-
mends Mr.. Fraser for Re-eIectio.

The grand jury of the superior court Of
Mcintosh county, in its general present
ments returned yesterday afternoon man
imously and strongly indorsed Hon. "
W. Fraser for reelection to the ofTica 81
solicitor general of the Eastern iudici9i
circuit. This is the fifth grand i,irv his
year which has Endorsed Solicitor C,enerai
Fraser and recommended him r. ~ ne -. ~
eral assembly for reelection. Tyg,s u
these, We're in Chatham, one in Bryan one
in Liberty and the last in Mcintosh RI
this term. NJ me-
Mr.. Francis P. Salas returned from no
rien yesterday. There is little busireeg
OF Importance in Mcintosh superior court
court has been concerned only win y fa -
minor civil cases. The criminal docket
VII be taken up to-day, and two murder
Eases isiS Is are 70 be tried The court will nm
DOOn AiNdS after