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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
BRAYTON IVES FINED.
He Gives Up $50 Rather Than Serve
as g Juror.

New York. April 16.-Brayton Ives,
the president of the Western National
bank. paid a fine of $50 in Trial Term,
Part 4, of the supreme court, today.
rather than serve as a juror.
Mr.Ives appeared before Justice Sedg-
wick today and asked to be excused for
the remainder of the term.
mo sir said Justice Sedgwick. You
are a man of means and without a legal
excuse. You must serve or pay the
fine"
How much is the fne?" Mr.. Ives
asked.
Fifty dollars
Il shall with your permission, pay
the fine" said Mr.. Ives. as he walked
to the desk and handed Clerk George
Z. LYON q $50 bill.
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HOW PERKINS SLEPT.
DR.. Depew Says He Gave Eli Perkins
an Answer Which Eli BurIed

New York. April 16.-Elf Perkins hoe
sent broadcast over the United states
a story about Chauncey N. Depevv ana
Mr. Depew said yesterday that Eli had
suppressed part of the yarn. The story
sent out by Eli was that once upon .
time he came over from WASHINGTON
with William NJ. Evarts, then Senator
for New York
Senator" said Eli. 'in sleeping on
the cars at night. should you have your
berth made up with your head or your
feet toward the engine?"
We'll, Eli, what question to ask a
lawyer" replied Mr.. Evarus, ask a
railroad man; ask Depew."
Eli went to Depew, who is a lawyer.
and got an answer. and it is this an
sver that, Mr.. DepeW said yesterday.
Eli suppressed
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FAST TIME ON THE P.
Railroad Men on that Line Compel
ing With Santa Fe's Fast Run.

The Union Pacific railroad men are
disputing the claim of the Santa Fe
for the mpionship in fast running.
The other day a Union Pacific engin-
eer wheeled Is car loads of cattle from
Cheyenne Wells to Ellis, a distance of
100 miles, in exactly 185 minutes, which
is about the speed claimed by the San
ia F'e for their fast passenger run. a
few days later the Union Pacific engin-
eer moved a regular passenger train AZ
miles in 80 minutes. The Santa F'e re
Gently moved a passenger train 230
miles in 290 minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
Manager Frey at Arkansas City.

Arkansas City. April 16.-This morn
ing General Manager Frey and General
Superintendent Nudge, accompanied by
superintendent DOlan, arrived in the
city by special at $3.50. They stopped at
the depot a short time and then went
to the yards. After inspecting the plant
there the party left for Purcell. The
improvements that are being made
here and south of here would indicate
that Arkansas City is to be benefited
cOnsidera bly,. There is talk OF addi-
tiOnal machinery being put in the shops
and also more stalls to be added to the
rnnn6hOISR-
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BLONDIN DIED POOR.
Personal Estate of the Rope -aaker
Appraised at $1,000.

London. April 16.-The probate of the
will of the late Jean Francois Gravelet,
known to the world as Biondin, the IA
nous ropeSHalker. develops the fact
that, Notwithstanding the thousands Of
times he risi1ed his life and the princely
income that for years rewarded his
daring, he died a poor man.
His personal estate has been apprais-
ed at but 81 500, while his holdings OF
real estate We're confined to the house
at Ealing in which he passed the clos
ing years of his life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
cENrENARIAN RUNS AWAY.
Abilene Man 1O1 Years Old Leaves
the Poor House-One Mile in
Five Hours.

Abilene. April 16.-John Murphy, an
inmate Of The county house who has
seen 1O1 years go by since he made his
debut on this terrestrial sphere. last
night. dreaming perhaps in his dotage
of his bOyhood days, left the house to
run away, he Directing to being locked
in his room, a custom made necessary
through his inclination to roam.
According to the old gentleman's sto-
~ he left the county house at p. m.
and at q. m. arrived at Bricker's place,
2 mile distant, five hours being con-
sumed in the walk.
At Brokers he lodged in the barn,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
STANLEY NOT GUILTY.
Jury Clears the Hutchinson Man
Charged With Murder.

Hutchinson april 1.-THE jury in the
Stanley murder case after being out for
three hours returned a verdict last night
of not guilty"
Stanley is a young man about q
wears old. Last October. he. with a num-
her of young men. attended a dance al
family living about four miles south of
NiCkerSOn.
When the young man arrived a the
place where the dance was held, be was
met by a number of other young fellows,
some of whom had been drinking. In
scuffle that the fellows engaged in, Tom
Tucker was shot and almost instantly
Killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
WALTON PREsBYTERY CLOSES.
To Meet at Newton Next-Mrs. Edith
Peake's Programme.

Newton. April 16.-At the meeting of
the Presbyterian Woman's Missionary
society Of the United Presby terrain
church. held at Walton this week, Mrs.
j. A. Hunter, who read one of the best
papers at the meeting, was elected cor
responding secretary of the society for
the ensuing year
The committee of Presbytery to ar
range . route for the evangelist, Mrs
Edith L. Peake, reported that she
would be in Newton to begin evangel-
istic services the latter part of May or
tha fit.st of Iuna.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
F1sRED OUT AN INFANT.
Two Fishermen at Parsons Find the
Decomposed Body of a Child

Parsons, April 16.-Yesterday while
two colored men were fishing in the La
bette creek. a short distance south of
the Gulf railroad bridge. they discOv-
cred the body of an infant. which was
badly decOmpOsed-
The remains were brought to the city
and an inquest held. The body was
that of q male child but so badly de-
composed that the doctors could not de-
fermina whether it was white or black.
II is supposed that it has been dead at
least three months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
FRIENDS OF TITUS ANGRY.
Deplore the Attack of Ex-Governor
Reception For Titus.

Anthony. April 16.-Indignation exists
here against Ex-Governor Lewelling
for his attack On Senator a. J. Titus
Senator Titus stituents, without
regard to party, know him well and
esteem him for his integrity and high
sense of honor.
His action in exposing boodling is
commended and he win be given a
hearty reception when he returns from
Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
WAVE OF PROSPERITY.
Breaks Out at Watkins Glenn, En-
quilting an Hum BILE Citizen.
The Atchison Champion saws:

The Atchison Champion says:
Lyman Watkins. who lives i've miles
south of Potter in Leavenworth county,
has had an unprecedented streak Of
good luck during the last thirty days.
His family COW gave birth to triplets,
did six Of his Southdown ewes. and to
cap the climax one of his hens Matched
out three-legged chicken and his wife
presented him with twin boy babies.
He is as proud as the man who in
vented the airship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
June Races at Kansas Citv.

Kansas City, April 16.-The EXPOSE
ton park race track was leased today
by Losen and Gerhart, a local frm,and
they announced that a summer running
meeting Will be held here. beginning
early in June. The lesseees of the track
have capital and viii offer liberal pur-
SeS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
FROM KANSAS TOWNS.
General and Personal News From All
Over the State.

WINFIELD-At the meeting of the
presbytery of Emporia. which closed in
this city tonight, commissioners to the
general assembly were elected as fol-
lows: Rev. J. r. Hewett, D. D., of En-
poria, and Rev John H. Fazel of Wich-
tia. Alternates, Rev. W. e. WorreI.
WaVerly, and James NJ. Among of
Geudda Springs Elders, Chas. z. Cald-
We'll Wichita, and L. d. Hill Mulvane.
Alternates, Benjamin Dutton, Burlin-
game, and Chas Ely, Marion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
once is Enough.

Boston, April 16-The house today
passed a bill imposing a penalty for the
second offense of stealing a bicycle,
valued at so, of imprisonment. in the
state penitentiary not exceeding five
years, or fine of not less than 500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
w. 4. Stevens Res!gns.

Arkansas City. April lev. A. Stew
ems has rendered his resignation for
chief clerk for Santa Fe Train Dis
patcher Schaeffer. 10 take effect on the
20th, Mr. Stevens viii go with the Act
ma Loan association of Topeka. He is
well known here and a present is sec
rotary of the Arkansas City Lyceum
association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
BICYCLE CLUB FORMED.
winfield WheeIme2 to Have a Park
and q Summer Meet.

Winfield. April 16.--An the wheelmen
of Winfield we're out last night at a
meeting to organize a cycling club. A
constitution was adopted and the fol-
lowing officers elected: Wallace Olds,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

president: DR. c. NJ Holcomb, vice
president; w A. Schurman. secretary,
and p. H. Albright. treasurer.
1t is proposed to build a bicycle course
and have a meet during the assembly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

Depew, land I replied: well. Eli. it
doesn't make any difference whether
you have your head or your feet TO the
engine, you'll lie just the same
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

Letting one an examination will be held
at CherryvaIe on May II. Candidates
must be between Il and % years of age
and not les sthan five feet in heighth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

Go to N H Wolff. 1861 West Fifth
street to get your uniforms made. He
can fit you perfect and save you at
least $40 on q suit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

with a carriage robe for a bed, and was
found this morning by Mr.. BricAer and
brought to town
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

WINFIELD-At Latham. a station
on the Frisco north of this city. last
night the safe of the Latham Mercan-
tile company was blown open by rob
bers and the sum of $500 in cash and
checks were secured. The robbers es-
capped, going north on a hand car.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

On May and the Santa Fe Route
will sell tickets, Topeka to St. Louis
and return, fol $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
The First IN Town
To Conductors and Brakemen.

Those green shoes at Nichols the shoe
man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16
The Wav to Saving Money!.

Lies through the economy you use by buying from
the that you the lowest prices on the neoea
we advertise but low on everything If you are not
rnrTIar b1Ier here trial order will make you
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

IN DE PEN DEN CEl-A Special act
was passed by the last legislature pro-
viding for the erection of a county
high school in this city, and yesterday
the county commissioners appointed
the following trustees: William Dun
kin. city; A. Osborn, Coffeyville;
Thomas Hayden, Liberty; J. a. Moore.
Havana; ReViIo Newton, Cherryvale;
S NJ Dixon, LOuisburg. The build
ing proposed will cost SIS. 600.
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lev has the appointment of a cadet at
West Point, and for the purpose of Sc
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

GREAT BEND-WorI1 on Kone's
Cheyenne bottoms irrigation ditch be-
gan this morning with forty teams and
sixty men. With favorable weather the
work will progress rapidly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-04-16

JU5L NC-CEN CAIa
Link Cuff Buttons, latest de-
signs.
lee. 25c. 35c and 45c.
Fast Colored Seamless Socks, 15c
kind, pair for
25c.
New styles in plaid and silk en-
broidered Socks.
Warranted Pure Linen hemStitch-
ed HandAerchiefS, 25c Kind, 2 for
Z5c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
4 TALK WITH r. c. KERENS.

p G Kerens, of ST. Louis. the member Of the Re
nublcan National Committee from the State Of
Missouri IS In the city to attend meeting OF the
directors of the St. Louis and San Francisco Rail-
road of whose Board he is a member. Mr.. kerens
said that the road was being constructed rapidly.
and that It's earnings were most satisfactory. 1T
is not the only road out Of ST. Louis that Is making
earnings" he said. 'for the Missouri Pacihc Wa
hash and all others doing we'll" He continued:
sTt is wonderful how business has improved since
MCKINLEY was elected. St. Louis has had STEADY
and gratifying increase in business activity, ana II
bids faIr 10 continue Capital is being employed IN
bnildng new roads and advancing all branches OF
inSnstry and the farmers have done so well that
thcv are sending heavy orders into ST. Louis which
insires a heavy local business for the railroads
there" . . -. o,,..a.. 7 r,u,.,.
within the ranks Of the Republican party In that
mart OF the country. Recently the friction between
&C. more than probable, 1t Is said that they VIII
,,;nite tremendously. Mr. Fiey has been asked TO
resign as chairman of the Republican state COM
..,,itfee owing to a number OF interviews ne gave
in which he attacked National Repubcans; Nj
Kerens would make comment upon MI flley
case further than to say: The Republicans OF
Missouri are united harmonious and IN trlm 10 win
battIes The Republican vote In the State last year
,ras most encoura ging and good times Will add 10
nm Of Democracy, where y has been Tor thirty
,,c@rs and next year Will elect a Lcslsldtur
49, State officers and Congressman Colonel
arens sad that he unqualiiedly supported al mat
nas,dent Nc inley said in his message. ard added
IT,, no believed Republicans generally would do So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
THE plTRIA CLUES MEETING.

The programme of the Patria Club for the pres-
-. ,eason is an attractive one. At the January
meeting the Rev. DR.. Mckenzie. Of Cambridge
80 viii sneak on The Republic in February
pauirg,on Booth will address the club
..nnr Country's Prisoners; In March the evening
Ill he given to brief addresses by representatives,
NJ other patriotic organizations ana In APRIL at
~ closing meeting, w Bourke Cochran will be
Inc sneaker on Friday evening Lorin A. Thurston,
ex Hawaiian Minister, spoke on the annexation OF
William Ives Washburn has recently been elected
r",,dent OF the club to I'LL the vacancy caused by
n e resignation OF Ellis II. Roberts. now Treasurer
OF ,Ne sddiiion to It's meetings at Demonico's for
the discussion Of civic questions OF the dey. the
~, Club has several energetic committees at
ork along several lines. 20 carry out the purposes
Of the ofganizaton one OF these s,, eonmittees.
Pascal established and maintained a class n
rivics last year and Will carry on the same Work
this season Another committee offered prize OF
80 last spring for the best exercise designed TO
develop patriotism In the kindergarten, and has
published the successful exercise In pamphlet form
for free circulation among the kindergarten teach
OF the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
PUT IN a RECEIVERS HANDS.
BOTH THE PENNSYLVANIA AND THE SOUTHERN
AFTER THE PROPOSED BALTIMORE
AND WASHINGTON LINE.

Baltimore, Dec II (SpeciaD.-John r. Searles OF
New-York, the head Of the syndicate that recently
bought the Columbia and Maryland Railroad. better
known the Baltimore and Washington electric
line has had several conferences Of late with the
Baltimore persons interested and also. 1t is said.
with the representatives Of the Southern Railway
system and the Pennsylvania Railroad, relative to
the future of the line. 1t is now apparent that
the road will be operated by steam when completed,
instead OF electricity, originally intended.
The Southern Railroad Company is after II, but
that corporation would have considerable trouble in
getting permission from Congress 10 construct a
line through Washington 10 connect with the
Columbia and Maryland However. with the South
ern terminus In this city. 1t could continue its
traffc Arrangement with the Pennsylvania Railroad
10 Philadelphia and New-York. 1t has also been re-
ported that the Pennsylvania might take hold OF
The line and operate II either by electricity or steam
for suburban traffic, thus greatly relieving the
through line the Baltimore and Potomac, to Wash
ington and the South. -
Judge Dennis to-day appointed Nicholas r. BOND
receiver for the Columbia and Maryland company
pending settlement of suit for the foreclosure OF
The first mortgage, securing three thousand bonds
Of 81 0oO each. fhe sale of the property and the
division of the proceeds among creditors Is asked
The reason of the suit. set forth In the bill for
foreclosure Is the failure OF the Reorganization
Committee to dispose of the bonds advantageousiy
and the default Of $4,000 in interest due on June
and December !, 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
PRAISE FOR THE SEVENTH REGIMENT.
GENERAL HENRY SAYS THAT EACH MAN
MARCHES AS HE SHOULD IF HE ALONE
WAS TIE REGIMENT.


The report Of General Guy v. Henry on the Van
Cortlandt Park field day is source OF much salts
faction 10 the members OF the It'll Regiment. Gen.
eral Henry says:
The 7th kept up its usual reputation, and was
conspouous for its steady marching, fine allSnments
and individual bearing OF every man. who marched
az he should II he alone the eth. Passing In
column OF fours. | only one man In the regi-
rnent OF 80 out OF step and he was in rear set OF
fours OF a company The same alert step and erect
bearing we're maintained after review. Passing
pump watched 10 see how many would fan out. a
test Of commands discipline. Only two in the
command did So TO obtain a drink. and they were
from one OF the rear companies.
II noticed the overcoat rolls not uniformly made
or OF size. Some had the row OF buttons showing
on top. outside: others not-the buttons showing
on tor to be preferred. Some OF the mounted ON
GERS had their stirrups Improperly hung from the
saddIc-not only looking bad. but on long march
the buckles are liable TO chafe the riders legs
ION the return march along the road 10 station,
though on their feet since the morning. the th sun
kent I'D the steady, free march and erect carriage
Of person-quickly getting on train and when on In
the city marching apparently as fresn as When
leaving the armory.'
Three frst-class scores were made In the sharp
shooters contest at the armory ranges last week.
which show that fair work may be done with the
Springfield rife. The competition was open TO all
members OF the Rife Club seven shots standing at
900 Yards and seven shots prone at 800 yards. To
become a sharpshooter one must make s, or better
out OF a possible 20 points. The following scores
were made
Lieutenant II. 9. nu Nal.......'.....' 81 % .!
Private ". II. Handy. .........'...'.' 81 ~ t'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
SENATOR H4NNA'S VIEWS.

YOUTHFUL. IF TwO-THiRDs OF TJIE SENATE ARE
FOR THE HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION TREATY.
Senator VI. A. Hanna. OF Ohio, who has been
ouite I'll In Washington and who came to New-York
Friday for rest was yesterday apparently much
improved in health. He arose early and had break
fast with several friends and In the course OF the
day saw a number OF callers. He sent for a
nhvs,clan In order consult him. He told the
physician that he had influenza. and that while he
had lost hesh he had lost no more than he could
snare conveniently. Mr.. Hanna seemed In good
spirits and with those who called upon him he
talked about possible legislation. Mr.. Hanna said
that ne was somewhat In the dark about the
proposed annexation o! Hawaii. He said that he
believed 4 majority OF Senators favored the an
n,yatlon Of the Islands but that he had been told
a tWo-t G!rds majority could not be secured.
Referring TO Cuba. Senator Hanna said that the
situation there had changed greatly In the last few
months and he believed that the President
course was absolutely right and would be generally
anuroyed he said while there were. beyond any
do,ht many atrocities In Cuba. each side was
,,tIilty OF more less cruelty. He said that the
SSGministtation through the State Department was
kent thoroughly in touch with the situation there
md wouid douptless act In the wsest manner.
The senator expressed the hope and belief that
some kind OF currency legislation would be enacted
but he couldn't tell just what would be done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

,, .. ro,,rn and deliver two more lectures
1,hev will be given at Carnegie Music Hall on FIJI.
dav evening and Saturday afternoon next: ana VIII
be be- profuseIy illustrated by stereoptcon views,
DR. hansen has proved that he can STAND almost
anv degree OF cold, bur, strangely enough ne does
No, eniov warm receptions. His countrymen IN
~ ITnitcd states are more than anxious 70 40 the
explorer honor but Manson does nor care 10 %
i,opized He Is anxious to fill his lecture engage
mcnts but not 10 MI his stomach at dinners given
in his honor hansen considers II his DUTY 70 ten
and while he no doubt. appreciates the cordially
OF his admirers, he says he cannot attend recep-
Hons and attend to his duty at the same time.
DR. Nansen lectures In the Academy OF Music.
BROOKLYN tomorrow evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
Az INVENTOR SHOOTS HIMSELF.
nARRIcApED HIS DOORS. AND POLICEMAN HAL
TO GET INTO HIS ROOMS BY A HArchwAf.

nARRICApED HIS DOORS AND Poi'cH"'' '
TO GET INTO HIS ROOMS BY HArch"Af'
Levine G.. Dillon, forty-nve years Old rrench-
man. and inventor and manufacturer OF ,he
80, A,-,.o,r ~ No 81 Warren-st. Dillon had
ooomned the third loft Of the building since April
last one portion of 1t had been p0rtitiOned of If
- h,,n Tor a bedroom. Before shooting himself
D,,,on harr,caded the door leading Into the nall
vav and saw to 1t that the trapdoor on ms own
noor and on the floor above covering the n"'o"""S
were closed down.
rnen. from appearances, he must have gone INTO
h,s bedroom and closed the door. A trunk which
.,ood AT the foot OF the lounge was open when
h. was found with a buet-hole In his heaa. ms
head lay on the tray OF the open trunk ana MS ee'
on the lounge. and near him was naek uerpy
~. hadIv denied. The front part OF the rim was
soaked with blood.
There we're hve chambers empty IN the revolver
which, after firing four bullets through MS oeaf'0hi