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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
TNsrANr pEArH.
Abilene Miller Caught in Betting and
HIS Life Crushed Out

Abilene. oct 30-While placing a
belt on q wheel in the City mills yes
terday r. r. Pitts was caught in the
betting and crushed upon the shaft. so
feet of belt being wound around him
and death following almost instantly
1T was several minutes before the ma
chinery could be stopped.
Mr.. Pitts was councilman from the
Third ward, prominent in A o. u W
circles and a leading miller of central
Kansas He leaves a wife and seven
children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
Fined for Shooting Quail.

Newton, Oct ga Harvey county
rural districts last week and had to
pay a country justice of the peace 50
each for the Is birds he had killed An
other man who had killed so birds mar
rowly escaped. His bill would have
been $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
HOMESEEKERs' EXCURSION
VI So Fe Routs-The Home Road

on November g. November II. Deem
Der j and December Is. the Santa Fe
route, the home road, viii sell round
trip tickets at one fare plus $500 to
points in Arkansas. Arizona. Indian
Territory. Louisiana. New Mexico. ok
lahoma and Texas. good fifteen days
going, to return any Tuesday or Friday
within final limit OF twenty-one days.
For additional Information call at
passenger depot foot of Fifth street.
telephone 6a2 OF on Cromwell and JEFF
fers at postoffice North Topeka. teIe-
phone 364.
w a eAR1-r-z- AnanA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
p stoekers and feeders

q stockers and feeders .....-.-.. 1920 20
gIlls q M LIZ 50
Market strong to sc higher and active.
Bulk of sales $315d3-25; heavfes S3.10u3 25.
packers SO. 15GI3.25. mixed s.. 15M330. fights
S315q3.35, workers. s3.25Q385; pigs $1,000
HEEP-Receipts 5000; shipments 700.
Market strong Lambs $250d4.25; mutt
tons 81 .6OII3 O0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
hickory Nuts By The Wagon Load.

Pittsburg. Oct 30-Hickory nuts are
entering the markets in abundance
now Tt is no unusual sight to see them
unlOaded from wagons with a scoop
Ike grain. or coal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
Notioe

Scandinavian Independent political
club viii meet at Saxon's hail on East
Sixth this evening Col. Holiday viii
address the meeting.
N J. HOLUM
President.
Bradshaw, harness man. SO Kan ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

A man who has q large and destitute
family was recently much enragcd when
Al was proposed that he let them go to
the poor farm He has been allowing
them to subsist very poorly on charity for
some time without Offering to assist at
their support but says he viii not stand
the disgrace OF the poor farm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
For Next Seasons Baseball.

4 meeting Of the Topeka base ball
company will be held at the office Of
r. r. Myers in the Columbian build
ing on Monday evening next to make
plans for next seasons team All tn
stockholders are expected to be pres
ontas business Of Importance Will come
before the meeting. The past base ball
season was successful one and gave
satisfactory results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

The Topeka Vinegar ond Preserving
Works under their Silver Leaf brand
furnish Line Of pickles, sauces. jellfes
buffers etc, which has no superior in
the market 1t IS absolutely pure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

On a limited amount. until further
notice. we viii accept a margin of $50
per 1000 bushels on purchases of Chi
cago May corn, furnishing q written
guarantee with every trade that the
above named margin viii hold the trade
good to May list, 1897
Should the market decline so that the
above named margins are not sufficient
we agree to hold your trade good ard
protect for you while market is in such
condition, without calling you Cor adj
ditional margins. Write for particu-
lars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Iift1e Eama CaVert. t6e 5-year-oId
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Charles r. ca
rert who reside on Topeka avenue. ac-
cidentally fell from chair upon which
she was standing while her mother was
Iressing her, Tuesday morning. ana
Lroke her arm. The little patient is get
ing along Sc wen that she VIII be taken
sunday afternoon. November ]. to Los
-.ngales Calif-. 70 sDend Tie winter Win
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

The Santa Fe route, the home road.
Falls. Oct 80, at one and one-third fare
for the big Republican rally ut that
place Friday Tickets good to return
Oct. 80 or 81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Albany. Sept. 30.-Harper Bros. the
publishers. were Incorporated today as
a stock company under the title Of
Harper & Brothers. The capital stock
Is $1,000, O00- The directors are Horatio
r. Harper. James Harper and Henry
Sleeper Harper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
Mineral Water

z he finest in the west. Come and try 81
T. w. PHILLIPS s12 w. Eighth Ave
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Not how cheap but how good is the
-ay we try to do our work Peerless
team Laundry, IL and ~ West StE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30

Your mother makes good tomato cat
UP. The Silver Leaf brand is better
though.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-30
RepnbIiean III At Vallev 80

w. G. CARNEY. Agent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
RELEASED.
FREDERICKSBURG.
work of Hcbos-A Taste of Snow
Personals.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, March r.
Especially - Despite the disagreeable
weather last night, which kept people
indoors, a gang of lawless individuals
availed themselves of the opportunity 10
give vent TO their hobo instinct. The
gang visited many residences, dislodging
blinds, taking gates from the front
Yards and doing other things that will
land them In the lookup when the efforts
that are being made to locate them are
successful.
We got our share OF the snow here
last night, when. for the first time this
winter, the ground was covered with the
flakes. Ii has been bright but cold to-
day.
A special from Orange Courthouse says
that Mayor Houser, OF that place, who
has been an inmate OF the Johns Hop
kins Institute, In Baltimore, for some
weeks. telegraphed from there this morn
ing requesting that his wife and chill
dren come TO Baltimore by the nrst
train.
Mr.. David Hutchinson. whose illness
has been reported IN the Dispatch. ~
somewhat better to-day.
Mrs NJ A. bowman. who has been
visiting her SON. Rev. j. Y. bowman.
of All Saints church, I'm Richmond, re-
turned home to-day.
Potomac herring have commenced 70
run. and our market was well supplied
this morning. As yet prices rule very
high. .-,-...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
WARRESTON.
Heavy snow-Assignment-
soaaI Points.

WARRENToN, VA. March l2.-(spe-
cial)-The deepest snow we have had
this winter lies on the ground this morn
ing. Snow fell furiously all day yes
terday, and was still falling In fiurries
this morning at peep o day. There is
not much chance or its thawing yet
awhile. for the thermometer Is standing
at Is. The farmers are yell pleased.
hoping that their wheat will be bene-
fitted.
The home OF the late DR.. McIlhaney
was purchased this week by Mr.. A.
Nusbaum, the clothier here.
Messrs. Houchens x Co.. timers and
dealers In stoves. have made an as
signment. Their liabilities are about
$1,000.
Mr.. Albert Cunningham and Miss Alice
Dorel. OF Culpeper. obtained a marriage
license here on Tuesday and were mar
red by the Rev. Walter Robertson, of
the Presbyterian church.
Several applications have been made
by strangers to rent summer homes
here this season, and the town promises
TO be full OF visitors.
Senator William II. Stewart. OF Nevada.
will speak I'm the Town Hall Of War
renton on Monday. March 23d. on the
subject OF free silver.
Miss Amelia $. Payne has returned
from n pleasant visit to her sister.
Mrs. Shriver, In Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
A CURIOUS TURN.
In the Case Of Ida siSeen-A stab
bling Affrny.

DANVILLE, VA, March r. (Spec.al.) y
The case Of the Commonwealth against
Ida skeen (colored). indicted as an ac-
cessory before the fact for murder, she
having gotten the pistol for George Evans
with which he killed Deputy-Sherf
Cook, took a peculiar turn in the Cor
poratiOn Court this afternoon before the
sixteenth venireman could be obtained.
Counsel for the prisoner raised the point
that the veniremen should be questioned
as to whether they had formed and ex-
pressed an opinion as 10 the guilt or in
nocence 81 George Evans, the murderer.
The Coi/t at first overrued the point,
but afi(r examining authorities decided
IL was admissible. The fifteen men We're
then questioned and fourteen answered
that they had both formed and expressed
an opinion. All were Immediately dis
charged, and 1t being found impossible to
select a jury I'm Danyile. the Sheriff was
directed TO summon a venlre from Hall
fax county.
STABBED HIM.
Messrs. Randolph Mead and Robert
Neal had a difficulty yesterday, and to-
day as Mead started 10 so into the post
Office Neal drew knife and plunged 1t
into the head and arm of Mead. inhict-
ing serious but II is not thought fatal,
injuries. Mr.. Mead received, as quickly
az possible, medical attention. Neal was
arrested and bailed for his appearance In
court.
RELEASED.
Frank Iron, of Texas. a fugitive from
justice, and who gave himself up 10
officers In this city yesterday. was re-
leased to-day. the authorities of Houston
telegraphing that they would not prose-
cute irion.
Most OF the teachers Of the white pub
&c schools Of Danville and Neapolis. as
well as a number Of teachers in the
colleges and private schools. attended the
lecture this afternoon by Rev. DR.. A. ID.
Mayo, on Some Things the People Ex-
pect Of the Teachers"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
THE GORMAN TRIAL.
A Compromise Verdict-WiIIlam ana
Mary Water supply.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March r.
Especially 1.-The case OF the Commonwealth
vs.. Alec. German, for shooting Benja-
min Washington, reported in to-day's
Dispatch, was submitted to the jury last
evening. A ve.1ict was returned Of as
sault and battery. and q fine imposed
OF $50. which was paid in open court The
Jury stood on the first ballot two for two
years In the penitentiary. six for one year.
and four for acqulttai, but compromised
on the above verdict.
Many witnesses were examined. DR..
Wise, who attended the wounded man,
was questioned by the Commonwealth's
Attorney as 70 the character, nature, and
extent @ the wound, and declined TO give
his opinion, unless he was 10 be paid as
an expert The Court directed that he be
paid This case wound up the business at
this term. and court adjourned.
AGAINST FIRE.
Mr.. Robert NJ. Hughes, Of Norfolk, the
chairman OF the special committee Of the
College Board q arrange for connecting
that institution with the hospital water
supply. has had made Il complete survey
OF the route agreed upon for the pipes.
which will he from the hospital. up
Ireland street, direct 10 the college
grounds. Permission vii! be asked the
Council for the privilege OF using this
street The pipes will be six-inch to the
main buildings. with four-inch pipes TO
run to the rear OF the buildings. There
will be- five double plugs on the grounds.
AS soon as the connection is made the
college authorities will provide themselves
with several hundred feet Of hose. Every
precaution will be taken against fire. as
the buildings are large, and there are quite
a number OF them.
Miss Susie Warburton, from King VII
liam. is making a visit to the family OF
Mr.. Thomas l.. Bloxton, at Russells. Va.
Judge and Mrs. William Smith. after
a delightful visit here of several days.
returned TO their home, in Yorktown, this
morning. IL Is more than probable that
Judge Smith viii locate here In the near
future.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
VENEZUELAN BLUE-BOOK.
The est. James Gazette" Replies 10
"ChronicIc's" Attack on L..

LONDON. March i2.-The st. James
Gazette dissects the article published in
the Daily Chronicle attacking the Nene-
zuclan blue-book, and declares 1t TO be
a tissue of perversions and mares
nests" and altogether a hasty attempt
on the part Of Radicals to discredit the
British case.
In the course OF its article the Gazette
admits, however that the Chronicle
proves that there have been certain
loose. careless. and misleading transla-
lions introduced into the blue-book. and
gives as an instance the dispatch which
was sent home to the Centurion. In April.
no. which. In effect, shows that the
Dutch did not hold anything on the
Cuyuni except settlement at the mouth
of that river where 1t joins the Esse-
quibo.
The Gazette's article concludes by say
ing that the compllers OF the blue-book
in the Foreign ONCE certainly owe the
public an explanation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

(NeW Orleans Tlmes-Democrat)
Talk about quickness Of vision" said
tho rounder yesterday. II doubt II their
Is anything alive which has such re-
markable eye-sight as an ordinary blue
runner snake. You know that / am q
pretty good shot with a rife. Well.
the other day / was roaming about the
fields, when saw a blue runner stretch
cd out at the base OF a small tree. He saw
me also. but DID not move. although I
could see his eyes glisten In tho sunlight
i raised the gun, drew a deliberate bead
on his head. and fred. He was stu
there when the smoke cleared away, but
/ had not touched him. fired again
and again. and then grew tired. reaiir-
ed that he saw the bullets and simply
lodged them. and escaped. just then a
man came across the field. and 7 called
him and asked him 10 attract tho at
tentlon OF the snake for a moment.
The moment ! observed that the run
ner had taken In the situation. ard was
not looking at me. fired and killed him.
Now 10 show you he had lodged the
balls. I found every bullet that had left
my gun in space the size OF a button
Just behind the place the place HIS head
had occupied. Quick7 Why q bIus run
ner can see streak OF lightning b.
fore IL pierces the clouds"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
WINsLOw AGAINST COY. CARR.
Argument In Case Arising from Re-
vocation of Commission.

vocation of Commission.
RALEIGH. n. G.. March Pin the Su
preme Court here to-day argument was
Jegun in the case of Francis Wlnslow
against Governor Carr. Winslow is a re-
tired naval officer. who commanded the
North Carolina naval reserves. ana whose
commission was revoked by the Governor
"for the good OF the service" WnsiOw
applied for a permanent Injunction -
restrain the officer next in command
from FORMULATING the order removing
him The Judge a few days ago de-
clined 20 grant such injunction. and
Winslow appealed. George Rountree. his
counsel. argued to-day that the Governor
has not the power to revoke a commits
sion. save In time Of war, unless upon
the disarmament OF the organization, or
upon the finding Of n cOurt-martial or a
court of inquiry. Counsel FOR the State
will argue that there Is no precedent in
the books for such action as this: that the
Governor has power 20 revoke the
commission. as the naval reserves
constituting part Of the State
Guard, are always on a war footing.
liable TO be called into service at any
moment. The revocation Of Wnslow's
commission. IL viii be further argued,
was no dishonorab.e discharge. but was
due to the fact that he was antagonstic
to the AdjUtant-Generol. and his feel
ings made him insubordinate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
EXCITING CONTEST.
The Democratic Primary at Char
IottesyiIfe Yesterday.

cHARLOTTESvILLE. VA. March IL
Cspecial)-The Democratic primary held
here to-day for the nomination OF city
officers was one Of the most exciting that
ever took place In Charlottesville. Interest
centered In the choice for Mayor. the con-
testants being John 8. Patton lncumbenp
and j. Samuel Mccue. The latter was
nominated by 50 majority. The other
nominees are Frank Gilmer. for Com
monwealth' s-Attorney: G. l.. Fowler. for
Commissioner OF Revenue; c. w. Rogers,
for Sergeant. Notwithstanding the ex-
element and some bitterness. the contest
passed OF with any trouble Mr.. Mccue
"a young and prominent lawyer, A very
large vote was poiled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
DOWN ny THE SEA.
4 Verdict of Accident-Charter
Grnnted-Recepfion.

NORFOLK, VA, March l2.-(SpeciaL)-
killing Of the young man, Thomas Barnes,
in Norfolk county. last Sunday, as
sembled again this afternoon at the office
Of Hgh-Constable Hayes, and decided
that the deceased came to his death by
the accidental discharge Of a gun in
the hands OF William Johnson. The sad
affair occurred at the residence OF Post
master w. +. Johnson, at Ocean View.
about 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, while
Mr. Johnson was in Norfolk. The two
young men, Barnes and Johnson, were
each about 10 years OF age, and the best
OF friends
CHARTER GRANTED.
To-day Judge HancRel chartered the
Southern Land Company, with the fol-
lowing officers: G. NJ. Serpel, president;
J. W. Perry, vice-president; III. l.. Page,
secretary and treasurer; the above and
Judge NJ. l.. Eure, Captain II. II. Cum
ningham, c. w Kellinger, and Robert
Johnson. directors. The minimum capi-
tai is 5000, and the maximum, $4,000.
The twentieth annual session of the
Grand Conclave OF the Order Of Hepta-
sophs of Virginia will convene at Great
Bridge on the fourth Tuesday Of the
present month.
\ RECEPTION.
At the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton tonight q reception was rendered by
the members TO The new Board of Di-
rectors. The affair, which included
banquet, speech-maklng, and music was
largely attended and thoroughly enjoy
able. Mayor c. W. Petit was toast
master. and toasts were responded 70 by
several Of Norfok's best citizens.
The Norfolk Circuit Court was engaged
to-day with the case OF y. f. Walters
VS.. the Cottage Toll-Bridge Company,
an action for 5000 damages. The plain
tin alleges the Toll-Brldge Company inter-
cepted a natural ravine, causing an over
flow OF water on the plaintiffs land Cap
tain ]. W. Happier and Mr.. II. l.. Worth
ngton represent the plaintiff, Mr. G. VI.
Dlllard appearing Tor the defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
INTERNATIONAL HURDLE RACE.
II IL Won by Rothschild's BeVii-
unnauet H., Second.


LONDON. March l2.-The international
hurdle-race handicap for COO soyereigns
was run at Gatwick to-day. and won by
Leopold de Rothschild's b. c. Bevil, 3
years old, by Sir Bevys. out OF Sister
Louise. Captain Aiken's b. z. banquet
H.. formerly owned by VI. T. Dryer was
second, and Mr.. j. Tair. Jr.'s, ca. C. Sc
BOY third. The distance was two and n
quarter miles. over nine flights Of hur-
dies. Ten horses ran.
CRESCENT CITY EVENTS
NEW ORLEANS March 12-Perfect
weather. a large attendance. and a fast
track ruled here to-day. The sport was
of frst-class order. with the Crescent
Handicap. for $1,000 added as the feature
event. Emin Bey 1l9 pounds, at 10 10
in the betting. won cleverly from the
odds on favorite Maurice, but the lat
ters chances were killed by Nicolni's
swerving against him at the turn for
home, losing Maurice several lengths.
The other races, in which only two idvo-
rites proved successful. do not call for
special comment.
First race-mile and seventy yards-Jim
Hogg dO6. Hart. ) 20 u won. with King
Elm second, and Ixion third. Time,
la "a.
Second race-six furlongs. selling.
Tramp 00S, Conner, II TO - won, with
Helen Wrenn second, ana freedman third.
Time. III.
Third race-seven furlongs-The Banker
az TO - won. with Sky-Blue second, and
Hanckel third. Time, 1870.
Fourth race-miie and furlong-Emin
Bey O19. Clayton. 10 to u won, with
Maurice 90, Thorp, 9 to lW second, and
NIcolini az to y third. Time, 1:J5 IL
Fifth race-mile and seventy yards,
sellng-Alto June O0i, Thorp. even won,
with Waterman second, and Jim Henry
third. Time, 1:l9.
Sixth race-six furlo~gs selling-Bart
OO2 Burns. 20 to - won, with Minnie W.
second, and Lady Mccain third. Time,
&c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13

UNION. MO. March l2.-Arthur Due
strow, the millionaire who killed his
wife and 3-year-old son in st. Louis
two years ago. was to-day sentenced by
Judge Hirzel to die on April I'D. Due
strow was in court when the sentence
was passed. He merely smiled as the
Judge named the date for his execution.
and. after lighting cigarette, left
the courtroom in company with Sheriff
Terry He will be returned to the Jail
In 81. Louis for safekeeping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
LORD DUNRAyEN PREsIDEs.
No AI,usion to His Expulsion from
New YorI. Nnchf Climb

LONDON. March l2.--Lord Dunraven
presided over a meeting OF the Yacht
Racing Association held to-day to decide
upon the details Of the new rating sys-
tenn. The expulsion Of his Lordship from
the New York Yacht Club was not al
uded TO. but 1t is understood that Dun
raven has received formal notice OF his
expulsion. and has acknowledged It's re-
celpt in a letter IN which he wrote that
ne had already expressed his opinion in
regard to his remaining a member OF the
New York Yacht Club in his letter OF
February 18th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
tn,or,or Department OF the Government

Interior Department Of the Government
Printlng-Office.
Senator Daniel to-day presented a me
mortal from the Norfolk Chamber OF
Commerce protesting against any change
OF the laws affecting the present system
OF plo,age; also. one from the trustees
OF Randolph Macon College. asking for
the appointment OF commission OF arbi-
tramont between the United States and
Great Britain on a matters OF dispute.
Senator Martin visited the War Depart
ment to-day 10 urge immediate action by
the secretary on the joint resolution for
the special improvement OF Norfolk har-
Dor and Elizabeth river, which was re-
felred TO him last Friday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-13
A Republican Conference.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March a.
Especially "A private conference OF Re-
publican leaders was held here to-day
for the purpose OF discussing the APP
preaching congressional campaign. No
definite action was taken. except that Il
was determined that vigilance should be
exercised so as 70 decide whether II would
be advisable to nominate a candidate
from this district. IL was also decided
that II depended entirely upon who WAS
the Democratic candidate from the
Seventh District whether a candidate
from the Republican party should be
nominated