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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08

picion as to the person who wrote or
dictated that letter?
Al do not propose to state to this
committee what my suspicious are I
have them, to be sure, but until have
sufficient evidence to back them up. I
will not make any charges against
man. woman or child connected with
the legislature.
O.-What do you know in reference to
charges of bribery having been made
against senators or represent tatiVeS in
vOlVing their moral standing?
A.-Many things were said in my
presence against members of the house
who are, in my opinion, above suspic-
ion. Nothing I heard affected me in
any manner and in my opinion did not
affect the moral standing of others.
Members of the profession, do not, as a
rule, pay much attention to such things.
Odd you ever hear anything from
members with reference to any sub
ject?
A.-NIr. Marty of Clay told me that
certain senator had asked him to vote
for the school bill as it stood, because
he the senator, had a friend whom he
desired to have appointed on that COM
mission, but Marty made motion in
the house which I supported, providing
that no member of the legislature
should be appointed as a member of the
commission because the senator had
made that statement TO him.
Q.-D0 you know of any attempted
briberies, or an attempt to exercise un-
due influence?
Al think not.
Q.-Have you told all you know about
attempted briberieS or misconduct?
A-Yes, to the first proposition; no,
to the second.
Q.-What do you know as to miscon-
duct?
"A number of bills were tampered
with; some not Intentionally, perhaps,
but in my opinion, the banking bill was
changed as the result of a precOncerted
plan to do so, but cannot give explicit
information as to who did il. Changes
in the railroad bill were made through
errors.
Changes were made in the Topeka
auditorium bill" +" continued Mr. Fair
child, but if mistakes were made, it
was due to the mistakes of the parties
who had it in charge"
Senator HOuSehOlder-DO you know
what amount the railroad commits
sioners' contingent fund bill specifed2
A.-The bill was, as remember, con-
sidered on Saturday, when I was away.
1 know nothing about it.
Mr.. Grimes-What have you heard
concerning those anonymous letters re-
Gently?
Am answer to that question would
involve a young woman, and would
not interest this committee.
Mr.. SchneIling-Do you know who
wrote the letters?
Al do not.
This concluded the examination of the
witness but Mr.. Fairchild said: There
is one thing I want to go into this rec
ord. Recently while in Kansas City, 1
called upon a wholesale liquor dealer
and asked him If it was true that they
had been requested to send a lobby to
Topeka and work for the initiative and
referendum. He replied that it was
true, but said their business was satis-
factory under the Kansas prohibitory
law, was in fact more than satisfactO-
ry and that was the reason why they
declined to assist the advocates of the
initiative and referendum through
which resubmission was promised
Asked to name some of the men who
had made such statements to him, he
stated that he had forgotten.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
LEO VINCENT RETIRES.
He Resigns the Craftsmanship of the
Oklahoma PopuIist Committee.


Guthrie, O. T.. Aprss S.-Leo Vincent
in a two column article in his weekly
paper, resigns the craftsmanship of the
Populfst party of Oklahoma. He ar
ranged the fusion by which Delegate
to Congress Callahan and a free silver
legislature were elected last fall Since
the legislature adjourned he has brand
ed it shameful failure and accused
it of betrayal of reform elements.
He declares that fusion is only a
means by which Democracy swallows
Popuism, and winds up his resignation
thus: Judging by the number of Off
GERS elected in 1896, free silver union
was a decided success but it is a ser
ious question if the superficial and juv-
emile conduct of some of these officers
has not of itself precluded any chance
for successful continuation. Present
committee officers and machinery are,
by force of conditions, bound by agree
ments and platforms to a continuance
of union for two years, but, owing to
inharmony mentioned, and disappoint-
ing results, I cannot be helpful to
repetition of the past or guarantee
sanction of all party conduct in the fu-
ture."
Vincent has been a chief of Populism
in Oklahoma for six years, as he was
for many years in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
The Ideal Panacea

James L. Francis, alderman, Chicago,
says. I regard DR.. Kings New Dis
coVerV as an ideal panacea for coughs,
colds and lung complaints. having used
1t in my family for the past five years
to the exclusion of physicians prescrip-
tions or other preparations"
Rev. John Bergus, Keokuk, Ia.
writes: Il have been a minister of the
Methodist Episcopal church for so
years or more, and have never found
anything so bene fetal or that gave me
such speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery Try this ideal cough rem
edy now. Trial bottles free at J. K.
Jones' drug store, Fifth street and
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
CLOUDS SPEED AWAY.
Gold Tonight but Weather Observer
Jennings Promises Warmth
Tomorrow.

The cloudy weather will leave US for
time says Observer Jennings of the gov
ernment weather bureau. 1t will be
little cooler tonight but tomorrow the
temperature will be somewhat higher.
Today the wind is blowing from the
north about 16 miles an hour and this is
indicative of clear, cooler weather soon.
This morning at O'Clock Mr. Jennings
thermometers registered 40 degrees and
this afternoon at 2 o'clock Al degrees.
The drizzling rain Of yesterday did not
amount to much, only measuring six
hundreths of an inch up to o'clock last
evening. Since then, however, and up to
noon today 70-100ths of an inch of water
had fallen. The Kansas river will rise
considerably, say the weather officials,
tomorrow and Saturday.
The area of the low barometer located
yesterday morning in the southwest was
quite forbidable storm area this morning
SO far as rain was concerned, with the
center near the Gulf coast. 1t caused
quite heavy rains in portions of Kansas
and the lower Ohio valley and moder-
ately heavy rains elsewhere in the wes-
tern states and portions of the southwest.
At clock this morning rain fall
ing in the eastern half of Kansas, Ok1aho-
ma and Missouri.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
with Cuba. What could they do with this

with Cuba. What could they do with this
Il want to say one thing" said Mrs.
Lease, ''and that is that I think that the
situation in this country is growing
brighter see a light ahead and be-
lieve we will reach the goal for which
few of US have been striving for years.
Every thing points that way and 1 am
glad that it is so. The time will come
when the government will control all
public utilities as it should and there are
hundreds of rich men who are just as
anxious to see that time come as am.
1t is not far away
Mrs Lease says she may stay in Kan
sas during the greater part of the sum-
mer. She will at least be here until her
daughter graduates at the state univer
sity in June. The daughter is said to be
a counterpart of her mother and will pro-
badly study law.
Mrs. Lease is now in the employ of the
James NJ. Pond Lyceum bureau which
has charge of lecturers like Mark Twain
and others of the same standing. She is
under contract to tour the New England
states under the supervision of the bureau
in the near future, but says she does not
know when she viii commence her work.
She expects to lecture in New York again
lectures in that city during the past year.
Journalism is one of Mrs. Leases pre-
sent amuSementS. She has written much
for the New York World and says that
it is the grea test paper on earth and Edi-
tor Pulitzer is one of the most wonderful
of men. He pays excellent prices.
Mrs. Lease refused to talk about Kan
sas politics because, she said, she knew
nothing about the state of affairs here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
VICTIM AvENDETTA.
John Cerani is Stabbed Five Times
While Asleep.

Kane, Pa, April 8.-John Cerani is
the victim of an Italian vendetta and
is likely to die. While he was asleep
at his home late yesterday a. fellow
countryman named Morasco stole into
his shanty and inflicted five deep
wounds in the sleeping mans neck
and face with a stiletto, almost sever
ing the jugular vein.
Morasco came here from Philadelphia
a short time ago. 1t now appears that
he is a, member of the Malta and was
sent here to put Cerani out of the way.
Morasco is in jail awaiting the out
come of Cerani's injuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
A AValuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison of Worthington, Ind,
Sun" writes: You have a Valua BILE pre-
scription in Electric Bitters and I can
cheerfuIly recommend it for sonstipa-
ton and sick headache. and as a gen
eral system tonic it has no equal" Mrs.
Annie StehIe, 1925 Cottage Grove ave-
nue. Chicago, was all run down. could
not eat nor digest food, had a back
ache which never left her and felt tired
and weary, but six bottles of Electric
BitterS restored her health and re-
newed her strength. Prices SO cents
and 81. Get a bottle at J. K. Jones'
drug store. Fifth street and Kansas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
evidence of Civilization.

Another instance of the rapid prog
ress the Japaneseare making in modern
civilization is shown in lhe fact that
the native babies have learned to cry in
the improved American or European
fashion. In the palmy days, before
the Japs had learned so much, their
babies were models of proPriety, and
were scarcely ever heard to whimper.
Now they bavl as long and as loudly as
the most civilized infant ever seen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08

out any personal desires or designs of
his own, but to carry out the wishes OF
the house as he understands them, af-
ter faithful and conscientious exam
nation of the subject. If the house
thinks that any occupant of the chair
acting as its representative, the rene
dy is in the hands of the house at any
time; and the chair cheerfully welcomes
any action on the part of the house,
whose representative he is" (Prolong-
ed applause on the Republican side.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
WHISKY EXPLODES
Destroying a Train of IA Cars of the
Big Four Road

Indianapolis, April S.-A Big -Four
freight was annihilated by an explosion
a the Belt Junction today. The trou-
BILE probably originated in a car loaded
with whisky. The car had a hot box.
After the terrific explosion a fire COM
pany rushed to the scene but the entire
train of IA cars was destroyed.
The trainmen escaped injury, but OF
to Crenshaw, who was stopping in one
of the cars was pinned to the burning
floor He was removed to the hospital
in a serious condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
Climate Cures.

If you go soon enough TO the right eli
mate, say to the Salt River Valley of
ARIZONA or the New Mexico health re-
sorts. Unrivaled for the relief or cure
oI chronic lung and throat diseases.
constant sunshine, dry air, equable
temperature Descriptive pamphlets
mailed free They treat of altitude
temperature, humidity, hot springs,
sanatoriums. cost of living, medical at
tendance, social advantages, etc. Ad-
Dress w. J. Black, c. P. A., A. T & S.
F. Ry., Topeka, Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
Eonitable Union Gives Up.

JamestoWn, n. Y, April S.-Albert
Morgan, supreme president of the EQui-
table Aid union, a fraternal insurance
company with headquarters at COlum-
bus, Pa, and with a large membership
in many states, acknowledged to the
Associated Press today that there is no
percentage will be paid on claims now
due.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
Y. w. G. A. IN SESSION.
Societies Holding a National Conven-
ton at Detroit

Detroit, April S.-The first session of the
convention of International Young Wo-
mems Christian associations was held
this afternoon in the Woodward avenue
Baptist church.
Rev. James NJ. Gray. D. D., of Boston
one of the leading bible teachers of the
country conducted an opening prepara-
tory service. After the preliminary exer-
cises the convention was organized and
reports were made from various branches
of the young Women'S work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
CycIfur Skirt with PIoft.

A new cycling skirt has two straight
Plaits in the back which are made sepa-
rate and partially detached, so that they
fall gracefully on either side of the
wheel, and beneath this is a regular
skirt at the back, which completes it
for q walking skirt as well.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08

Fresh stains upon wall paper where
people have rested their heads can be
removed by covering the spot with a
mixture of pipe clay and water made
into soft paste and letting it remain
over night. Then brush it off with a
stiR xvhisk broom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08

The Arion- Cooke quartette entertain
rnent is at Washburn college Saturday
evening, April 10th, and not tonight, as
enormously announced heretofore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-08
Mineral Water

The finest in the west. Come and try it.
J. w. PHILLIPS. 612 w. Eighth Ave.
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CONTINUED on Fifth Page.I
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-02
Contra, Railroad OF New Jersey
n.nhirh and susauehanna DIvisionD

Gehigh and Susquehanna DivisionO
stations in New York-Foot Of Liberty
street, n. r., and Whitehall Terminal.
Anthracite coal used exclusively, lhsur-
ing cleanliness and comfort. .. a, ,eo-
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUL4p p;s3s ~ tS1, tHn
Trains leave Scranton Tor ed Fi'tstUh' u ,,I
Wilkes Barre, ETC.. at $50. sig, Id,ov d. 10
l24 200 3.05, 800, 40 p. M SuhuaS9' wv
For 't,i' Mouintain Park. $50 a m. So5' 500 p
m, Sundays, 2.l5 p. m.
For New York, Newark and Ellzapeth, q,
9 % Iexpress) a. m, l2i5 express win
Buffet parlor carr, ,SO5 (Sxprss9 p N
~ nTriycs at Philadelphia, Reading Term
nal b22 p. m. and New York go p m.
For Mauch Chunk, Allentown, Bethle-
~ a. S.05, 800 Except Philadelphia p m
sqHGa{T Rnr Tong Branch Ocean Grove, etc. at
6 % a. m. and u, ,t5 p. m. ,,.,.,,a.
E'or Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg
vita Allentown, $50 a. M, l2.45, 800 p. m
sqHGaPR; For PR;otfttsvilie, $50 a. m, 12.45 p, m,
HCturninR leave New York, foot OF Lib
ortT streets North River, at go (eXpressl
"a ~ 40, l.3O AIS express with Buffet
parIor carr p. m. sunday. 4.S0 a. m.
Leave I.aa New York. foot Whitehall street
cdI'tb Ferry, at $50 a. m, 100, l.25, 35'
Sou1,' M Passengers arriving or departing
IRON, this terminal can connect under
cover with all the elevated railroads
BrookIvn and Staten Island, making quick
tDransfer to and from Grand Central De
not and Long Island Railroad.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Termlnai
900 a. m, 200 and ASo p m sunday 6S'
a. a'Tbrough mr. tickets to all points at lowest
rate may be had On application in ad
'"'''N II. p, BALDWIN.
Gen. Pass, Agt
J.H. oLHAUsEN, Gen. supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Rev. William Gislon, lately ordained
at Scranton, left this city yesterday to
assume duty at Old Forge as assistant
to Rev. Father Jordan.
Miss Myrtle Perry of Scranton, is
visiting Miss Hattie Rolls, of Spring
street
David Grifiths and William Nc
Cracker, of Scranton, spent Sunday
with friends in this city
Daniel La ReuX and family, of River
street, have moved to Hyde Park,
Scranton.
To make sure of a rousinG victory for
the whole Republican ticket, see that
your own vote and your neighbor's vote
are polled early.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dickson
was attended at St. Rose church on
Sunday afternoon. Rev. j. j. Griffin
conducted the services. A very large
number of friends were present.
Miss Florence Harnden has returned
from a visit with friends in Waverly,
N. Y. She was accompanied by her
aunt, Mrs. Millspaugh, who will visit
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. I. Bunnel, of Bel
mont street, have returned from their
tour in Susquehanna county. They
drove about one hundred and fifty
miles in their visits to friends.
BE the weather what it may vote early.
Louis Brunner has purchased the
Lackawanna House, on Belmont street,
of Frank Burrows for $4,000. After re-
modelling the interior he will keep a
first-class boarding house.
A party of their Scranton friends
last week surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-02
VISITORS TO DIA AM0ND LODGE.

Edwin N. Munsor, grand secretary
and Anthony r. Fincke, NJ. D.. su-
preme medical examiner of the Shield
of Honor, visited the local lodge IN
this city on Saturday evening. The
object of the visit was to explain the
objects of the order. An intelligent
audience assembled at the hall, and q.
T. Barnes. w. NJ, Ct Diamond lodge
presided. Grand Secretary Mason
made theopening address, showing the
advantages of membership in the or
der. He was followed by DR.. Fincke
who forcibly illustrated the work OF
the order. He said in his address The
Shield of Honor has paid out in bene-
fits, since January /. 1897, eighty-three
thousand dollars; and since its organ
ization, seven hundred and thirty
three thousand dollars. All this has
been devoted to the orphans and Wld-
ows who have been protected and sus-
tained in the season of need by these
benefaCtions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-02
raekaWantla County.

Thomas Garden at their home in this
city. on the first anniversary of their
marriage. A handsome rocker was
presented as a token of esteem.
Several members of the Jr. O. u. A.
NJ. from Scranton, Providence and
Dunmore paid Pioneer City council a
fraternal visit last week. Addresses
and congratulations were offered by
the visitors.
Miss Alice Glligan,ot Scranton. spent
Sunday at the home of Stephen Mabey,
on Salem avenue.
DR.. A. d. Preston. of Scranton. spent
Sunday in this city.
Miss Annie Burke, of Pike street,
has returned from a three months visit
in New York.
John Killeen has been for two weeks
suffering from injuries received while
at work in the city street department.
NJ. A. Harrison, of Cranes store, was
somewhat easier yesterday. DR. Web
lau, of Scranton, was called in consul
tation on Saturday with local physic-
ians. 1t is thought that an operation
will be necessary
Michael Bidler. of Chicago, is visit
ing his mother in this city. He holds
u biplllllcIlt JpSllAoll III Nlt ivy SpN
ernment of Chicago.
The Germania Singing society will
hold a social dance this evening at
| their rooms.
Miss Annie Wade of Scranton, is
visiting Mrs. John Walker, on South
| Church street.
Miss Hattie Rolls. of Brook street
| gave a party in honor Of her guest
| Miss Myrtle Perry, of Scranton, on
| Friday evening. The young people
] passed a very pleasant evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Michael Mccain, OF
| Cottage street, gave party on the
| fifteenth anniversary of their daugh-
ter. Teresa's, birthday. The evening
| passed very pleasantly.
Miss Barbara Handley, who has beer
visiting friends in this city has re-
turned to her home in Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-02
Be the weather what it may, vote early
THE CHINAMAN AND THE PIANO.
From the Louisville Commercial.

From the Louisville Commercial.
There is Chinaman who has a laundry
on Market street who went to a musical
few days ago. The press agent for the
show struck up quite an acquaintance
with John and save him a ticket, so John
went.
l happened to be in the laundry when
John returned from the entertainment.
He and his partner have not been in this
country very long, and it was the first
time John had heard a plano. / won
attempt to give the dialect. but this is
the way he described the instrument to
his fellow countryman:
"They had a four-legged beast which
the people could make sing at will. A
man, or a won an, or even a feeble girl
sits down in front of the animal and
steps on its tail, while at the same time
hitting its white teeth with mis- or her
fingers, and then the creature begins Ia
sing. The singing, though much louder
than bird, is pleasant to listen to. The
beast does not bite, nor does it move, al
though it was not tied up during the
whole evening"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-02
OLYPHANr,

The monthly session of the school
board was held Saturday evening. The
members present were McNally, Kelly,
Ncalon, Williams, Donnelly. O'Malley,
Pettigrew and Evans. The building COM
mittee recommended that the contract
for the laying of fagstone walks at the
First and Fourth ward schools be award
ed to NJ. II. Guinan, of Archibald, he be-
ing the lowest bidder, agreeing to do the
work at is cents per square foot. He was
required to give "a bond in the sum of
$40. The boards attorney, James j.
O'Malley was authorized to draw up the
contract The following bills were then
read and ordered paid Amburg Tinsley,
fuel, 1872; Mcdonnell Bros. $50; Olyphant
Record, publishing auditors report.
SITE; w. a. Olmsted, school supplies,
S15S.02. The treasurer was authorized 10
redeem orders to the amount of $1,000
held by the Merchants e. Mechanics
bank of Scranton. President Donnelly
was authorized to do some repairing al
the Third ward school.
Yesterdays rain was much needed in
this locality. The water was so low In
the dam OF the Olyphant Water com.
pany for the past week that the Oily.
phant and Dickson electric plants and
some of the collierics which 1t supplies
were compelled to shut down. The towr
was temporarily supplied by the Arch
very successful Halloween soCia
was held in the Susquehanna SNreet
Baptist church Saturday evening. TIL,
members of the church provided an in
teresting programme. after which re
froshmentS were served.
Misses Maggie O'Connell, of Scranton
and Mona Regan, of Binghamton, visited
Miss Katie O'Connell Sunday.
Miss Sadie O'NIahcy left yesterday t
resume her studies at Bloomsbury Stat,
Normal school.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcdonnell. o
Binghamton, are visiting relatives here
Miss Annie Murphy, who has bcci
spending the past two months at Nortl
Platte, Neb., has returned home.
For the most complete and accurat,
election returns of every ward and dis
trict in Olyphant. watch for The Tribune
tomorrow.
Miss Annie Ncwcombc. of Archibald, 4
visiting her sister, Mrs. Richard Moyles
! of LaCkawanna street
| Miss Jennie Ratchford, of Scranton
| spent Sunday with friends here.
Miss Margaret H. Williams, of Blakely
| is entertaining Misses Emily and Ger
| trude Davis, of Plymouth.
ar and Mrs. r. G. Pettigrcw, of Car
| bondale, who have been the guests o
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Frew, have re
turned home.