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The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
THE LAST GUN
FOR DURRANT
Remarkable Brief Sent to
Washington by Attorney
Boardman.
He Argues Against Trial by In
formation and CombatS
Hutardo's Case.
Asks the Supreme Court to Reverse
Itself, as It Did in Income
Tax Gases.

The fate OF Durrant, so far as a legal
argument at Washington affects it, is in
the hands of Louis 2. Boardman, a prom
lsing young lawyer from Susanville. Mr..
Board s brief was sent 10 the Supreme
Court of the nited States Yesterday, and
will be examined by the court on the 18th
of next m ontb.
ut is one of the most thorough and re-
markable legal documents / ever read, -
said Charles A. Garter yesterday, land il
the Supreme Court can dismiss the appeal
as trivial after reading that. l shall lose
con hdence in the power Cf argument and
logical statement"
Ever since Messrs. Deuprey and Dickin-
son gave up the actual work of the case,
Attorney Boardman has been burning the
midnight oil in the preparation of the
argument for Durrant's ife and the re-
suit was the brief sent on yesterday.
The main points of the argument are
that trial on information is not due
process OF law within the meaning of the
constitution, and that such a trial is not
equal protection of the law as guar an teed
by the same organic instrument. While
these points have been m ade in other cases
there are sad TO be some facts in the
Durrant case that make it stronger.
lHe matter Will come up on NOvem ber
10, the brief being in opposition to a
motion by Attorney-General Fitz GERALD
TO dismiss the appeal as frivolous. Mr..
Board man goes TO the heart of the old
question that arose in the Hutardo case,
which went up from California, and ar
CUES that ii is not too late for the highest
tribunal to reverse its decision, a i, did
In the famous income-tax cases. He
pleads that the principle set forth in the
California case is wrong and argues that
Its reversal is the only safe line for the
country. The reversal Of that case would
give Durrant n new trial.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
New Cars for the valley Road.

AT their meeting yesterday the directors of
the valley road decided to order 100 new box
cars from the Ems ign Manufacturing Com
pany OF Chicago. These cars will be CON-
pleted in December and delivered ut Stockton
IN January. The Valley road, with its $50
miles OF track lard ana Is 202 miles of road in
regular operation. has already in use ten loco
motives. twelve passenger coaches, 100 box
cars, 100 cattle cars and $50 flatcars. Then.
In addition to these and the 100 boxcars or
dered yesterday. there are being built for the
company three new locomotives and one
switch engine. The track south of Hanford is
now down TO within seven miles of the Kern
County line, mile being laid every other
day.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
A Michelena Musicale.

Fernando Michelena, the tenor of Tivoli
grand opera fame. will give concert at that
opera-house on next Saturday afternoon, as
sisted by John Marquardt, violinist, and Mrs.
Marquardt, hsrpist. Also, the Spanish Stu
dents, ten in number, will play characterist tic
music on mandolins and guitars. The con-
cert Will close with the last act of Lucia -
with the Tivoi singers in costume and the
entire TIvoli orchestra.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
~ v v y U o D
READ THE STORY
OF
1.-TWO Modest Dianas
of Mendocino County,"
In next
SUNDAYS CALL.
10000 100000 oooooooo o
MONEY FOR NEEDY SOLDIERS
A GoOdly Sum Melted From the Bazaar
Given by the

OiNen ny the w H. u.
The Lincoln Relief Corps (W. r. C..
No. 3) bazaar and lunch, held last week.
was q grand success, netting for the ind :
gent poor and needy soldiers $1,000. The
ladies thank the merchants and the talent
kindly for services rendered. Mrs. AL
mira Harlow won the lace pin, donated
by Colonel Andrews Tor The most popular
lady in Lincoln Corps, and Comrade
Bolles won the pire. donated by Nose
Guust. Miss Nellie Flynn, who had ticket
4. won the hat prese nted by Nine Alma
Keith. Ticket 224 won the chocolate set
donated by Mrs. Bolles. Mrs Webster
won the tea set donated by Misses Caulp
and Perley. Miss Lucy Trefts receive d
the b,rrel of flour donated by Sperrv.
Mrs. McCrum OF Mill Valley is now pos
SCISSOR OF the mandolin presented bv
Mauzy. Although the weather was
totally unproptIous, the affair was most
thoroughly enjoyed by all who partici-
pated.
The British public spends f16. OOO 600
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27

erbocKer ub)-I believe that Lavigne
will win. | don't :hink that a negro,
where conditions are any way equal, can
whip a whit man. Lavigne IS the great
est lighter of the age. Say, | want TO talk
to you about Sharkey-weIl, some other
time
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27
A FLORAL STAR,


Forty Fourth Anniversary of His
appointments.
When Chief Lees entered his office yes
terday morning he was agreeably sur
prised TO see magnificent floral star
about five feet high, VIII ch had been
placed in a position TO meet his eye as
soon as he entered.
The star was composed of white chrvsan-
themums. On top was a circular piece
with the figures IA" in red carnations
and at the bottom bar with the word
years, also In red carnations These
were composed of cut flowers and maiden
hair fern. A card bore the sim pie inscrip-
tion, "From the Office"
The Chief yesterday cele brated the
torIv-fourth anniversary of his appoint
ment 10 the police torce, and that was the
way in which the officers EMPLOYED at
headquarters took to express their con-
gratuiations on the auspicious event.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-27

otpO mouofnes ane
to b Cent randtunan
but is ednutyan
md dEghma
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be the signed tn
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
DOWN In A DIVING BELL
One of the Sights in the Night
Pageant.
Committee of Is Inspects the
Third Float.
Major T. ]. Anderson Proposes to
Get Up a Diorar2a With a Col
ored Chorus of 500 Voices.

Those who attend the Fall Festival will
be given a glimpse of the bottom of the
ocean. Sharks and sword fish will play in
the water while a beautiful mermaid sits
serene in the bottom combing her hair
Monsters small and great will move about
among the moss and shells and the sight
will make one think that he has been
transported to subterranean scenes.
1t is all shown in the third float which
bears the euphonius inscription, Full
many a gem of purest ray serene the dark
unfathomed caves of ocean bear" These
lines from Gray's Elegy form the basis
from which the architects evolved the
beautiful float.
The Committee of Fifteen looked at tie
float last night 1t was lighted up with
colored fire and it made favorable iuI
preston upon the members of the COM
mittee. No formal action was taken and
the question of its acceptance will come
up at the next meeting.
There are now three floats completed,
midsummer Nights Dream" "Dyches
Polar Expedition and the one shown for
the first time last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
WONDERFUL FRANK GRIMES.
A Local Paper Gives Him Credit for
Great Executive Ability.

Concerning the tearing up OF the
Santa Fe tracks in Wichita county, the
Leoti Standard says:
Zone of the grandest sights witnessed
on these prairies is the men at work
tearing up the Santa F'e road in this
county. Here is a place where may be
seen the train and crew picking up the
steel, spikes, etc, and Immediately be-
hind are the farmrs of the county pick
ing up the ties, which are left. Through
the fundamentally of F. E. Grimes the
people get the ties for their own use.
A person would naturally think that
the rush of about one hundred teams
waiting in the rear there would be a
great confusion and that the best man
would get the most ties. But this is
a mistake. Frank Grimes is present.
The management of the railroad men is
said to the most systematic of the
working class, and yet the Super1ntend-
emit of the railroad, having many years
of experience in working a large force
of men, tells US that he is puzzled as to
how Mr. Grimes is able to manage
twice as many men as he does at such
a time and under such circumstances.
But then the superintendent does not
know Frank Grimes as well as we do.
glancing along the lengthy line of
teams waiting to be loaded, we find
every one in his place and that each
individual is given the same favor, that
no one does the wrong thing and that
all are satisfied. Frank is continually
walking back and forth along the track
to see that no one is neglected and to
help the boys to load up OF course
there are a few present who want to
dictate as to how this ought to be done,
or perhaps there is some Pop present
who is dissatisfied for the reason that
he cannot look after the work in the
manner suitable to his ideas, but, I'M
daunted by this, our representative
works on for the people regardless of
party and gives the Populists ties, which
will perhaps satisfy their bowling,
grasping nature to get possession of
railroad or a portion of one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

one side the scenery and stage will be
placed. 1t is my purpose to have an old
fashioned plantation scene such as 1 saw
in Boston at the Knights TempIar con-
cIaVe- There were 500 colored people in
that entertainment and it was such q
scene as I will never forget. There was a
long house in the background and the
show was given in front. I shall never
forget what a grand thing it was when
the chorus of 800 voices sang Roll Jor-
dan Roll We have plenty of talent here
and believe that this thing can be made
a great success
Major Anderson said that he proposed
to give the entertainment but one night
and cinderella might be given at the
same place the rest of the week
Walter Noble moved that Major Ander-
sons proposition to turn the project over
to Major Anderson be adopted and the
motion was carried without opposition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
SAMPEY MUST STAY.
Efforts to Get Him Out of the Peni
Tertiary Fail.

Notwithstanding the urgent appeal
made by A. J. McCabe, who, as assist
ant county attorney, prosecuted Henry
c. Sampey, the latter will be compelled
to serve his full time in the penitenti-
airy, the state board of pardons having
declined to recomemnd the exercise of
executive clemency by Gov. Leedy.
Sampey was employed. by Jonathan
Thomas of this city as coachman and
INDUCED in petty thieving and larceny
in the homes of A. Burkhard and Mrs.
Isbell.
Sampey effected an entrance to those
residences and carried away cOnsidera-
BILE property, consisting of small arti-
cles of jewelry and other things of val
ne He was convicted in the Shawnee
district court of burglary and larceny
and sentenced to six years. His moth
er has been making strenuous efforts to
secure his pardon, but has been unsuc-
cessful, having had an application for
pardon refused by the board of par
dons appointed by Gov. Morrill,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
LOOK OUT FOR FRAUDS.
The Committee of Fifteen Warns Peo-
pie to be on the Lookout.

Some people have been travelling over
the city selling various things and claim
ing to be working in the interest of the
Fall Festival. They are frauds and to
warn the people against them the follow
ing resolution offered by Mr.. Brigham
was adopted:
1T having come to the knowledge of the
Committee of Fifteen that there are num-
erous advertising schemes being prose-
cuted in the name of the committee with
out proper authority from the committee
and it is believed that such state of af-
fairs rebounds to the injury of both the
committee and the public, therefore be it
Resolved, That this association here
after furnish credentials to anyone who
may be authorized to solicit advertising
in the name of this association; and fur
Their, that anyone soliciting in the name of
this association without such authority
is an imposter and should be treated by
the public accordingly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
A WOMAN'S VICTORY.
The Czarina Secures More Religious
federation.

London, July 23.-The Berlin cores
pondent of the Standard says that
while celebrating Christmas eve in the
German manner the Czarina was asked
by her husband to express a wish. She
whispered: please permit a little more
religious toleration'' The car answer
ed, smilingly: THAT will come by-and-
by
The car did not forget his promise
and has issued ukase cancelling that
of his father, Alexander III, which or
dered that every nOn-orthodox person
in Russia who married an orthodox
person should sign a document declar-
ing that he would baptize and educate
his children in the orthodox faith.
The ukase of the car permits chill
dren of mixed marriages to be educa-
ted in the religion of their parents, sons
in that of their father and daughters in
that of their mother.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
MORE THAN NICARAGUA.
Projected Ship Canal From Chicago
to the Ocean.

washington, July est is expected
that before the adjournment of the
present session of congress the presi-
dent will send in to the senate the
nominations of the three commission
ers provided for by the last congress to
prosecute the inquiry as to the FEAST
biIity of constructing a deep-waterway
between the great lakes and the Attain
tic ocean by which it will be possible
for ocean going craft to reach Chicago
and the other lake ports. While the
final selection of the members of this
important body, for upon it's report
may depend the expenditure of $780,.
coo, 900, has not yet been made.
it is understood that the personnel
probably will be made up of Civil En-
eineer Cooley, a member of the origi-
nal deep waterway commission and 'at
present attached to the Chicago drain
age canal project; Civil Engineer Wis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
A DIORAMA.
Major Anderson Will Manage Novel
Entertainment

At the short session held by the Com
mittee of Fifteen last night Maj. T. ].
Anderson proposed a "Diorama" as part
of the Fall Festival.
81 have had this thing in my head" said
he, flor a long time and while it did not
go last year I propose to have it put on
this year if I have to do it myself"
What do you propose?' asked a mem
Der of tee committee.
IF the committee will father the do
rama and take the respoIsi5 lity for ITS
production I will help all can and the
committee would naturally get all the
proceeds. But if the committee does not
care to do that will give the show my
self and the committee need not take any
responsibility whatever and L will give
the committee half the net proceeds"
what will it cost?' inquired Mr.. Nc
Fadden.
IT figure that it will not cost more than
$500 to put the thing on right. There will
have to be a tent-like amphitheater built
In a convenient place on the ground. At
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Poll Tax Question Comes Up
Once More.
The Matter is Brought Into the
Supreme Court.
News of the State Departments-Per-
sonals and Notes.

Through habeas corpus proceedings
instituted in the supreme court today
by w. w. Padget of Fort Scott, the
constitutionality of the city ordinances
providing for the collection of poll tax
will be tested.
Owen Ray of Fit. Scott has been-con-
structively-sent to Jail for refusing to
pay his poll tax. Padget seeks his re-
lease upon a writ of habeas corpus.
The attorney contends that the city
authorities did not legally pass the or
dinance requiring the payment of poll
tax.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
PREPARING FOR ACTION.
Silver Republicans of Jewell County
are Organizing.

dES organizing.
A. B. Peters of Mankato chairman,
has called a conference of silver Re
publicans of Jewell county for Manka-
to, July "a, for the purpose of a confer
ence preparatory to the calling of
county convention for the purpose of
organization and to determine what at
titude the members of that faction of
politics shall assume in the fall cam
paign.
In the call for the preliminary con-
ference, Mr.. Peters says:
AT the inception of the free silver
Republican movement some speculation
was INDUCED in as to what would be
the attitude of such Republicans in fu-
ture campaigns.
Thine has put such speculations as
rest and made imperative the demand
for an organization which should ac-
cOmmOdate those who are or should be-
come disguised with the tendency of the
Republican party, and who at the same
time are not willing to unite with the
POpuliStS or Democrats, a demand for
an organization which would associate
them all together in such a way as to
recall the ancient SlOrieS, triumphS and
original principles of the party and at
the same time make clear determina-
ton to restore the coinage of silver as
standard money.
Events have justified our action and
men in various parts of the country are
declaring that they cannot endure the
present miSmana cement of affairs and
are proposing to cast their lot with us.
"Of course our expectation is to CO.
operate with all bimetallic forces when
ever that principle of monetary pol
icy is in issue, but in years when no
such issue is presented for consideration
we must be organized for work for the
purpose of exercising wholesome indie
pendent position, the influence of which
will be benef1cient in shaping policies
party from making incompetency a
chief Qualificati ton for public office"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
FLIGHT OF LION WAGON.
Driver of Runaway Horses Fired at
by q Policeman.

Pottstown, Pa, July 23-While on
the way from the Harris circus show
grounds last night a team of four
horses attached to the lion cage be-
came unmanageable. They dashed up
High street at a terrific speed and
boy was knocked down.
A policeman called to the driver to
stop, and on his not complying fired
several shots at him. The terrified
driver, thinking he had killed the boy,
jumped from the wagon and escaped
into an alley, followed by a crowd of
several hundred people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Charters Filed.
granted

Secretary of State Busch has granted
charters to the following corporations:
The Atchison Grocers' association of
Atchison, capital stock $1,000 The di-
rectors are John Perkins, F. P. Barrett
A c. Fiss, John J. Intfen and J. H.
Berlin, all grocers of AtchisOn.
The Eureka Lyceum association of
Eureka capital stock $50. The directors
are Ira P. Nye, T. L. Davis. r. B. Wolf,
Albert Tucker and w. s. Martin, all of
Eureka.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
TO BILL THE STATE.
The Committee on Printing VIII EN-
ploy Man to Do the Work.

Arthur Capper of the committee on
printing and advertising, reported that it
would be necessary to employ some one
to bill the state. He said that the COM
mittee had received several applications
and that it would be necessary to employ
some one soon to do the work. He asked
for instructions. The matter was referred
to the committee with power to act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Cheap Rates East.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
Chicago for $1,000 and to ST Louis for
$40 July 10th to 21st inclusive; also on
July 23d, 26th and 30th, August I'd, eth
9Th and 18th Proportionately cheap
rates to all eastern points. For further
information call on F. A. Lewis, City
Ticket Agent, SIS Kansas avenue, or J.
c. Fulton, Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

ner of Detroit who engineered the
Brazos river, Texas, improvement and
Major Raymond, of the United States
engineer corps, now in charge of river
and harbor works along the New Jer-
sey coast, and one of the brightest men
in the corps.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

Go to Garfield park and hear the con-
cert by Marshalrs band this evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
TOLL ROADS FOR ALASKA.
A Joint Resolution Reported to Con-
gress Providing for Them.

Washington, D. c., July Ex-senator
Carter, from the committee on terri
tories, today reported favorably on a
joint resolution authorizing the con-
struction of toll roads in Alaska. The
resolution authorizes the secretary of
the interior to grant right of way 200
feet wide.
Franchises are to be limited to 20
years. The rates of toll are to be i'm
proved by the secretary of the interior
and the roads are to be otherwise I'M
der the supervision of the secretary.
The resolution applies to trails, wagon
roads and other highways.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

Broken edge collars made smooth by
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Band Concert

At Garfield park this evening by Mar
shalPs band.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Slightly SOiled.

One lot of Corsets, slightly water
first cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

81 4O-Topeka to st Louis-$7.4o
Tickets sold July 16 to 21, inclusive;
July %, &c, 80; August 2, 6, 9 and IL,
via Santa Fe Route.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Summer NeCkWear.

We place on sale Ladies and Gents
Teck Scarfs, Ties, Bows, etc, (washa-
ble) at price much below first cost. 1t
will pay to supply your needs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Bows w aiStS.
Gents Black Satin Shirts.

Our regular 65c quail, now.... $50
Our regular 75c quail, now.... 4S :
Our 81. Is and $3.50 quail, now. 9SC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
At S5.O8

Look in South Window of Clothing
Department, note what you can buy
for $5-98, price heretofore $3.50, $500
and $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
Remnants.

One lot of finest White Yields in
lengths of two yards and up,re
ular value from % to 40c, choice ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

Choice of a most elegant assortment
Swiss Embr'd and lace edged handke-
chiefs, whose value are more than dou
BILE the price made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23

Mems and Boys Leather Belts, a
large variety to select from, all this
seasons purchase. They go at cost
and less.
1So and upwards.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-07-23
At 2OC

About dozen finest French
1isle hose, has retaiIed readily at
65c, come in fancy tops of bril- OOo
liant colorings, choice. SCC