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The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
ROUSE VERY SICK.
President of the NJ. & & T. Believed
to Have Contracted Yellow
Fever.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 14.-Henry c.
Rouse, president of the NJ, K. & T. R.
r., and one of the best known railway
men and financiers in the country, is
critically i'll at his home, 1880 Euclid
avenue.
He is suffering from a fever, believed
to be dengue Considerable apprehen-
sion is felt lest it should prove to be
yellow fever as Mr.. Rouse was un-
doubtedIy exposed to the disease in
Texas. He arrived here a week ago
in his private car, direct from Dallas,
and was dangerously i'll at that time.
From the depot he was taken directly
to his home. This afternoon it was
given out that little hope was enter
tanned for his recovery.
DR.. E. F. Gushing, the family physi-
clan, declines to give his opinion re-
garding the nature of the ail1nent.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
A QUESTION OF RATIO
Is What is HRmpering the Silver Ne
gotiations With India

New York. Oct IA dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says:
The Herald is informed from trust
worthy source that the answer which
the Indian government has forwarded
to the British cabinet, declining to re-
open it's mints under an agreement with
France and the United States, is caus-
ing considerable difficulty in English
government circles.
A majority of the cabinet is disin-
clined to override the opinion of its In
dian advisers on a question which prin-
cipally affects India, but several mem
bers of the cabinet feel that the gov
ernnent is too far committed to the
the currency question to withdraw. At
present it is impossible to foretell the
outcome of the differences of opinion,
but the resignation of at least two in
duential cabinet ministers is not i'm
probable.
Meanwhile, it is interesting to know
that the refusal of India is based on
her objection to the ratio of fifteen
and a half to one Indian statesmen
fOresee the greatest difficulties arising
out of a sudden gap in the price of sill
ver-Which it is feared would reVOlu-
tiOnize the commercial relations and
lead to the ruin Of many merchants en-
gagged in trade with Asia. On a basis
present price of silver-for instance, Cd
say. 42d per ounce for silver as the
standard-India would Immediately
open her Inints. Perhaps the English
cabinet viii try to negotiate on such
lines before finally rejecting Senator
WOlcott'S proposals.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
ODD FELLOWS REVOLT
Against Action of the Supreme Grand
Lodge in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Oct. 14.-There is
a revolt against the action of the su-
preme grand lodge of odd Fellows. At
q recent meeting at Springfield, Ills, it
passed upon the cOntending claims Of
Indianola and Jefferson, this state, for
the location of the orphans home de-
Gliding in favor of IndianOla, reversing
the Iowa grand lodge.
This county last evening met here by
delegates, adopted resolutions to the eff
feet that the matter was within the
province of the supreme grand lodge
and that the home should be located at
Jefferson or some new point to be Sc
lected. The grand lodge representa-
tives were so instructed. a lively time
in the grand lodge is promised and it
may result in the abandonment of the
home project.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
RUN OVER by AN ENGINE.
Fireman Falls From His Apparatus
and is Killed

Denver, Oct. 14.-When driving down
a steep grade on the way to a fire this
morning Lee Bottom, driver of the
steamer of the city fire department.
was thrown from his seat. The en-
gine passed over his stomach, instantly
killing him.
w r. Morley, a fireman, was also
thrown from the engine and sustained
injuries that are likely to prove fatal
Lee Bottom was brother of John T.
Bottom, the attorney and Democratic
politician
Morley was formerly engineer of the
federal building, but was removed on
the ground that he collected funds
from federal employees for the Bryan
Democratic campaign fund.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
CHECK WAS O. X.
L. c. Gibson, ''Form erly of Topeka"
Did Not Pass Worthless Check.

New York, Oct 14.-Emmet c. Glib
son, vice president Of the Akron, Ohio.
street Railway company, who was ar
ralgned in Jefferson Market court Tues
day on a charge of having passed a
worthless check for S64O on H. B. slim
son, auditor of the Imperial hotel and
discharged last night, issued a state
ment through his attorney, Felix JeI-
Ienlk. of II Wall street
The statement reads:
Mr. Dow Of Cleveland, the maker OF
the check, was present in court. and
said the check was good and given to
Mr. Gibson in the regular course of
business. The prosecuting witness stat
ed to the court that he was mistaken in
the charge and wanted to withdraw the
complaint This the defendant and his
brother. Senator Gibson. would not
consent to. After a hearing the court
promptly dismissed the complaint In
the court were prominent business men
and bankers from several large cities
throughout the country, ready to testi-
fy to the good name and character Of
Mr. Gibson The whole thing was un-
true and unjust to Mr.. Gibson.
Mr. Gibson was arrested after the
check had been. through some error
it is said, returned to Mr. Stimson by
the bank in which it had been deposit
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Players on the American Stage
May Affiliate
With the Labor Unions to Sc,
cure Better Terms.
THE SCENE PAINTERS
Threaten to Strike Against
NOm-UniOn Labor.
This Hay Involve All Theater
Folk Except Managers.

New York, Oct. 1.-THE Herald says:
The result Of the present war between
the union and non-union scene painters
IS still an open question. Whether or
not the union stage hands in the var
iOus city theaters will refuse to handle
the scenery painted by non-union art
lists IS still doubtful although if they
obey the resolution adopted by the Cen
tral Labor Union, they certainly will.
The managers at least are preparing
for the worst and at almost every
theater in this city such ARRANGEMENTS
are being made that should the union
stage hands strike and refuse to nam
ole any scenery, other corps of work
men VIII be within easy call and there
VIII be no delay in making and prOduc-
tiOn that comes along. The managers
are determined that the stage carpen-
ters and scene-shifters shall not inter-
fere in their business arrangements.
The manager of road companies, too,
are pricking up their ears and casting
about them to find a means Of avoiding
any possible trouble, for there is eV-
cry indication that the union intends to
carry its fight against nOn-union seen
cry into all the cities
To add to the general interest in the
struggle comes the news that the
Actors Society of America is seriously
contemplating affiliating with the labor
unions.
The matter has been under considera-
tiOn for some time and the councillor
of the society has been asked to give his
opinion at a meeting to be held tomor-
row as to whether or not such an af-
filiation is possible under the present
constitution and bylaws.
Mr.. E. I. Mackay, one of the most
prominent members of the society is
strongly opposed to any such step being
taken. He thinks the society can ac-
cOmplish its purpose better by inde-
pendent work. There are many in the
society, however, who feel that with
the cooperation of labor unions, they
would be in a stronger position to de-
mand better terms from the managers.
Some definite action. it is expected.
will be taken at next meeting, and
should the actors society become a
branch of the Central Labor union and
should they join with the union scene
painters in their present fight. some
very lively times may be anticipated.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
A NATIONS WARD
Miss Cisneros Will Be Formally
introduced to the Public
At a Reception in Her Honor
Next Saturday Night
AT MADISON SQUARE.
DelmOnico's Has Also Been Sc
cured for the Occasion.
Many Distinguished People Will
Be Present.
A HOME IN KANSAS.
Has Been rendered the Young
Cuban Patriot
By George Nj. Munger Of Eureka
Through His Daughter.
DelmOnicO's Has Also Been Sc
cured for the Occasion.
Many Distinguished People Will
Be Present.
A HOME IN KANSAS.
Has Been rendered the Young
Cuban Patriot
BY George vi. Munger of Eureka
Through His Daughter.

New York, Oct 14-The Journal this
morning says:
Miss Evangelina CosiO Y Cisneros viii
be introduced to the people of the Uni
ted States on Saturday evening when q
reception viii be rendered her at Del
monico's. followed by a public demon
stration and presentation in Madison
Square. At DeImonicO's where a for
NAL ceremony of presentation to those
who have personally interested them
selves in her behalf. two entire floors
of that famous establishment were Sc
cured.
Here the formal welcome will be ex
tended to the ward of the nation. She
will meet representative men and Wo-
men, distinguished in all walks Of life
and leaders Of society.
The great popular ovation Miss Co
sio y Cisneros win receive from the
stands in Madison Square will be even
more Interesting and thrilling The
man who rescued her VIII Introduce the
pretty girl TO the people OF New York.
The Seventh regiment band on one
side Of the square and the SiXty-ninth
regiment band on the other will play
continuously.
At the reception will be Robert C.
IngersOll, Chauncey NJ. DepeW, BOurke
Cochran. Senator PIatt, James c. Car
ter. General Tracy, Judge Van Wyck,
henry George, Felix Adler, Rabbi Cot
theil. J. b. EustiS. former ambassador
to France; Senator Thurston. Murat
Halstead and Elfzabeth Cady Stanton.
Chicago. Oct. 14.-EvangeIina Cisne-
ros who has just escaped from the mar
row walls of a Cuban prison, has been
offered a home on the wide prairies of
Kansas, where the barbed wire fences
are the only suggestions of a trOcha.
The WOman's Auxiliary of the Cuban
committee met at the home of Mrs.
Martha NJ. Purdy and discussed Cuban
affairs. cOngratulating each other on
the escape of Miss Cisneros. in whose
interest the society had petitioned the
pope and the queen Of Spain for elem
enCy.
In the midst Of the rejofcings Mrs.
Purdy announced that Tuesday she
wrote to Miss CisnerOs in New York
offering the young refugee a permanent
home with her father and mother Mrs.
George NJ. Munger, in Greenwood cOun-
ty, Kansas. Mr.. Munger now lives near
Eureka where he has a large fruit
ranch.
Mr.. Munger lived for a time in Gu
ba, where he yet has many friends and
acquaintances, and he speaks Spanish
fuently- Both he and his wife are
much interested in the Cuban cause
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
.BAYING BLO0DH0UNDS.
Followed by a Vast Crowd of
Men Follow Jailbirds.

Savannah, Ga, Oct 14.-Advices re-
ceived from Brunswick, at ? o'clock this
morning report that nine desperate
prisoners escaped from Glynn county
jail at midnight at that place. Within
thirty minutes their escape was detect
ed and a squad of bloodhounds were
on their trail Following these We're
mounted officers and citizens afOOt
At each block the yelping, baying
hounds and the yeIls from the men
brought out additional armed citizens
to join in the search.
At l O'Clock the streets We're alive
with men. The criminals have scat
tered to the four winds but the trail is
hot and some of them viii probably be
captured before night.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
HIS DEADLY AIN.
Whitecaps, When Daylight Came,
Found Streaming With Blood.

Milan, Tenn. Oct. 14-Lavfn. Carroll
county, the battle-ground last night
for warning factions, and one dead and
probably four fatally wounded is the re-
suit. A large party of whitecaps went
to the home of Dot Prince. negro and
riddled the door and windows of his cabin
with bullets. The negro. through a win
dow, fired repeatedly into the gang and
groans and yells testified to his deadly
aim. The morning sun disclosed a hOr-
rible sight. William Sires was lying
dead in pool of blood. surrounded by
four of his companions dying from mortal
wounds. The bodies were soon spirited
away, but it is learned today that three
of the wounded men will die.
Intense excitement prevails and race
war is predicted. as the whitecaps are
swearing vengeance on the negroes. who
defiantly dare them to do their worst.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
LOOKS FOR HIMSELF.
Senator PETER Tries to Buy
Liquor by the Drink.

Last night early in the evening SEN
atOr w. A. PETER entered the resort
kept by Archie Lord, corner of Fourth
and the Avenue, and asked for a blass
of beer. 1t was evidently the senator's
intention to see if liquor was being sold
openly in Topeka, as he had been told.
He was recognized as soon as he en-
tered. The man in charge of the bill
lizard hall said that drinks were not sold
there. The senator then asked where
drinks were sold. He was told he might
find places further down the street
but it appears the senator pursued his
Quest no farther.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Observation-Disclosures

1t was reported in Topeka yesterday
that Roy Dixon and VIII Bryant were
under arrest at Holton, charged with
stealing tandem bicycle from Lou
Wyman in this city and selling it at
Holton- The boys We're not under ar
rest but they were waiting for money
and put the wheel up as security for
their board at the hotel. Dixon re
ceived $25 from his guardian. Charles s
Lipman, at Sacramento, Cal. the letter
first coming to Topeka, then being for
warded to him at HoltOn- They then
paid their bill, got the wheel out and
rode back to Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
NEW KANSAS BOOK.
The Hall Company to Publish Val
uable History.

The Hall Lithographing COMPANY of To-
peka is now preparing for publication an
exceedingly interesting and valuable con-
tribution to Kansas literature bio
graphical history of the distinguished
men of Kansas. The list will necessarily
be limited, but it viii include all those
who have been prominently identiaed with
the states political history, financial and
educational institutions the learned pro-
fessions ana great commercial enter
prises. The volume itself will he one Of
the handsomest productions of the print
ers' art. bound in full morocco. elegantly
printed. and illustrated with portraits
essarv to successfully prosecute this work
and it's successful accomplishment is al
ready assured EX-State Senator Hin Z.
Wilson is already at work on the COM
DfIatiOn-
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
IT WAS A CLEAN SWEEP.
Democrats Elected Everything on the
Ticket at Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Oct 1.-THE official
and unofficial returns of Tuesdays elec-
tion show the vote for mayor to be:
Taggart, Democrat, 20,1SS; Harding
Republican, 1870. Taggarts plurality
over Harding. 1904
The proba bilities are that the major
ity may be increased. Taggart's ma
jority over all is at this time 1855, there
being six mayoralty candidates.
The remainder of the Democratic
ticket is also elected, though by a some
what smaller majority than received by
Tasgart. The council will also be Dem
ocratic by a large majority
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
MAI LOSE SHAW'S GARDEN
Will of Henry Shaw Has Got Into
the Courts

St. Louis. Oct. IA case is now be-
ing argued in the state supreme court,
in which it is believed by many is in
late Henry Shaw. who left to St. Louis
the Shaw's botanical gardens which
bear his name and Tower Grove park
The suit was brought by the trustees
of the Shaw estate, asking permission
to sell a portion of some land left by
Shaw to provide an income with which
to keep up the gardens. The viii for
bids the conveyance of the property in
question and the attorney general is
fighting the case.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
CARPENTERS WIN.
Contractors Grant Every Demand of
the Strikers at Omaha.

carpenters who struck at the exposi-
tiOn grounds on Monday returned to
work this afternoon, having gained a
victory at every point. Contractor
StreihlOw. who has the work on the
manufacturers and machinery build
ings, was the last to capitulate, but at
noon he agreed to the terms of the
men and this afternoon a greatly in
creased force is at work The men
asked eight hours a day and 80 cents an
hour and only union men to be en-
plOyed
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Gov. Morrill, Getting Better.

A telegram from Hiawatha today
states that Ex-Governor Morrill, is re
covering from the effects of a severe
cod which compelled him to take to his
bed last Saturday and which was fear
ed might result diSaStrOusly to him.
Major Morrill, will be able to be out, he
hopes, at least by Sunday.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
so MEN LAID OFF.
Yellow Fever Causes s P. Road to
Lessen Its Force

Oakland, Oct. FIFTY men employ
ed in the car repairing department of
the Southern Pacific company have
been retired without pay
The company announces that the men
were laid off because there is a car
shortage which is attributed to the
yellow fever quarantine on the south
ern division, having tied up a large
number of cars
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
WAR ON SALOONS.
Kentucky Prohibttionists Attack the
Present Local Option Law.

Nicholasville, Ky, Oct. 14-Prohibi-
zionist petitions are now in circulation
asking the house and senate to repeal
Under the present law counties vote
on this question ass a whole, but if all
precincts in the county vote the liquor
out save one that precinct is allowed
license. The petition asks that the
law may be repealed 50 that if the ma
jority vote against the question that it
Will cut all precincts out of license.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
A Bride at 90

Rochester. n. Y, Oct. 14-Benj. f.
Hunt, former resident of Rochester.
now in his SSth year is about to wed
Mrs. Julia Sherman, of WatertOWn,
whose age is given as 80. The event is
set down for the goth inst. Mr.. Hunt
resides in Boston with one of his sons.
The bride elect is said to be possessed
Of a fortune of more than 81, 900, 600
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
DROPS FROM A TRAPEZE
Performer in Mains Circus
Falls and is Badly Hurt.

Santa Fe. N NJ. Oct 14-During the
performance of Mains circus here Fred
Packard, while doing a comedian trap
eze act fell 80 feet on a net when the
guy rope broke and he struck the
ground. He was picked up uncon-
scious and conveyed from the ring. Two
doctors have since been in attendance.
His spine and pelVis are injured.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
To Watch Congress.

Peoria. Ill, oct. 14.-The federation
matter is being considered by the rep
resentatives of the brOtherhoods in the
railroad service but only informally II
vas decided that ". H Hynes, OF Den
yer. grand trustee of the firemen,
should be located in Washington dur
ing the session of congress to repre-
sent the railroad men and watch their
interests The sentiment SO far deVel-
oped on the federation matter is over
whelmingly in it's favor.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
ISLOYE DISEASE
When it Makes People Demented
Like ThisP

Torrington. Conn, Oct. 1.-THE body Of
Herman Fincher. q years old, was found
in the woods today. He had committed
suicide by shooting. On the body was
found a photograph of Martha Trepcow.
his sweetheart, who committed suicide a
few months ago by taking carbolic acid.
and also a clipping from a local paper
describing her funeral Miss IreDco,sV
killed herself because her parents Oh
iected to her contemplated marriage TO
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Good Tire to Borrow

London. Oct IA dispatch to the
Times from Pretoria says that President
Kruger in the Volksraad today suggest
ed that the time is now ripe to raise a
loan of several millions for the con
struction OF railways in the transvaal
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
THE VENDOME AFIRE.
A $5, 900 Hole Burned in Another
"Fire Proof, Hotel.

Boston, Oct. IA fire started in the
boiler room of the Hotel Vendome at
IL o'clock last night and burned through
into the large dining room. causing a
loss of $4,000. There was considerable
commotion among the guests but no
one was hurt.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-10-14
Middle Roaders Win in Iowa

IN the Polk district court. has decided
the election ballot contest in favor of
the middle of the road Populists and
their name Will go on the ballot to the
county auditors, with the Peoples party
ticket included.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-22

these are against Augustus p. Coombs, OF
Csstine, for larceny. Coombs is alleged
to have been implicated in systematic
thieving from the freight of the steamer
"Castne" He is now under bonds. lie
has been summoned to appear in court
Saturday morning.
The other indictments were Frank
Taylor, Of fremont, for breaking, enter
ing and larceny; Milford Leland, OF Bar
Harbor, for IHrceny, and Alvin II. Web
ster, of Stonington, for assault and
battery.
Leland was arraigned Saturday, and
pleaded guilty. Sentence was suspended,
with the understanding that should he
again offend the laws of the State, he
would be sentenced.
Taylor was arraigned Saturday, and
pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to two
months i'll the county Jail.
Webster vas arraigned Saturday and
pleaded not guilty. He was remanded
for trial. On Tuesday he was again ar
raigned, retracted his plea of not guilty,
and entered plea OF guilty. Evidence was
heard by the court Wednesday morning
to determine extent OF the offense. Web
ster was remanded for sentence.
Webster is charged with brutal as
sault on his girl wife, whose death, it
has been alleged, may be attributed
thereto The evidence was not consid-
cred sufficient, however, to warrant a
more serious charge than assault. Web
ster, after his arrest at Stonington, es-
capped from the officer, and after several
weeks liberty, was located at Providence,
K. l., by Sheriff Hooper, and brought to
the county Jail.
the criminal docket.
LEWIS ROBBINS DISCHARGED.
Lewis Robbins, of Deer Isle, who has
been held since last summer for assault
with a knife, was discharged Wednesday,
no indictment having been found against
him.
ELLSWORTH POLICE CASES NON-SUITED.
The plaintiffs in he suits of The GERRY
policemen so called, against the city of
Ellsworth, have entered non-suit. This
does not prevent new action being
brought at some future time. 1t Is
probable, however, that Ellsworth has
seen he last Of these troublesome cases.
ADJoURNMENT OVER FAST DAY.
Court " i'll adjourn over Fast Day. The
traverse juries We're excused at noon We'd
nesday until Friday morning.