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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
WILL BEHERE LONGER

OOV6ru"6uG SUPPLIES IOr Cn6 KANSAS
Volunteers are Slow Getting Here
Private Secretary Ed Little stated to-
day that the Kansas troops would be
assembled in Topeka and ready to turn
over to the United States several days
before the government supplies for their
use arrived in this city
In reply to a telegram from Ed Lit
tie, Adjutant General Corbin wired to-
day that it would be impossible to set a
date for the government supplies reach
ing the troops, but that everything pos
sible was being done to hasten matters
and the supplies would be shipped as
soon as ready. He stated that the
shipment could not be made for some
days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City, April 30.
hard ST S1.o5: No. 2. 81 osi2qi. 6s: No. 3 s1@
LOS; No. 1 red, $107; No. 2, 81 ,O3G1o6; No.
g. S1d1. 031a; No. 2 spring, $1-0141.O4; No.
CoRN-Active. about 1zc higher. No. 2
OATs~Active, steady. No. 2 white, S51ac.
RYE-Lower No 2. &c: ,,o,o 49,,
othy. $40 2561O.50; choice prairie, 1925.
BUTTER-Barely steady; creamery, B1s
G161Ac: dairy, 11014c-
EGGS-Stedy to firm. Fresh, sc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Chicago Livestock Market.

Chicago, April 30.
HoGs+Receipts, 1900; left over, 1884;
Active generally sc higher. Light. 81 15gp
021b: mixed, S3.S00410; heavy, So. S004l5;
CGTTLEw Receipts 200. Steady and UNI
SHEEP-Receipts, $500. Market steady
and unchanged. Native sheep. s; 254si.6o;
westerns, s.. SO04.50: lambs, $4Q5.5O
HOGSIReceipts 90 PA; shipments, 4.1s1.
CATTLE Receipts, 1850; shipments q
SHEEP-Receipts, SS44; shipments, l.
oo5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Atchison All Right.

Mr.. Fred Hartman, sheriff of Atchi-
son county, who came to Topeka at
noon today, stated that there was a
large crowd at the recruiting station
in Atchison when it was opened this
morning, and there was no doubt that
the company from that point would be
recruited to its full strength. The re-
port that only 40 men would enlist there
was premature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
BRITISH WARSHIP
Will Be Sent to santiago de Cuba by
Request.

Kingston, Jamaica, April 30.-F. w.
Ran sden, the British CnrSul at Santa
go da Cuba. has cab1ad to the colonial
authorities his belief that a British war
ship should be sent there TO protect
British interests.
1t is probable that the British third
class cruiser PaIlas, now at Port An
tonic this island, will be sent to San
tiago de Cuba
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Time Change on Santa Fe.

on the Oklahoma division of the Santa
Fe on May 1O.-The mixed train now
running between Wichita and Caldwell
will be extended to Newton so as to
connect with the westbound California
train After May 10 the train will leave
Newton at $40 a. m, and arrive there
at Sis o. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Kansas City Livestock Market.


CATTLE-Receipts, 100. Market un-
changed. -- l..
5c higher active Bulk of sales. So. 750
$50; Reavies. 50. s5G4; packers g, 75gl8; 95;
mixed. 50. 75@39O; lights, $360Q3.S0; york.
ers So 1913. so; pigs, $3.20Q365.
No sheep market
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
LIKE CHURCH SOCIALS

Madrid, April 30.-Great efforts are
being made throughout Spain to in
crease the war fund. Society ladies will
preside at tables to collect money at all
the Madrid churches throughout the
month of May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
MOBILE TROOPS MOVE.
Seven Special Trains En- Route for
Tampa.

Savannah, April 30.-The troops are
moving from Mobile to Fort Tampa.
Five special trains are enroute via the
Louisville e. Nashville and Plant sys-
tenn, and two others via the River juno
ton & Florida Central and Peninsula.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Gladstone Nearing the End.

London, April 30.-A private dispatch
from Hawarden to a prominent polite
ian in this city. says Mr.. Gladstone is
rapidly nearing his end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

August Hyllested, the great Danish
pianist, at Library hall this evening.
Don't fail to hear him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Sugar AMI Coffee.

New YOrk, AprII 50.
SJJGAR-Raw strong; fair refining, 34 C;
centrifugal Sc test, 44c; refined, strong;
crushed. 15-16c: powdered, n-16c;
granula ted. 7-16c.
COFFEE@Firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

August Hyllested, the great Danish
pianist, at library hall this evening
Don't fail to hear him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

q. sayre said to a lady of the haut- ton "a pa
TENT las you ladies will use them. recon-,
mend 'Gouraud'S Cream as the least harmful
OF all skin preparations For sale by all
druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers in the U.
Sss CRnRdas, and Europe.
FRED. 7. HOPKINS. Prop'r.
81 Great Jones Sta n Y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

We make speciality of doing up col
ored shirts and waists and guarantee
ing coIors. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

Ladies' Shirt Waists Hundred so that
the colors will not fade, by Fearless
Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

Removes Tan,
Pimples, Freck-
les. Moth Patch
es. Rash and
Skin diseases.
and every blem-
iSh on beauty.
and deheS de-
lection. 1t has
stood the test of
40 years. and is
so harmless we
taste it to be
sure 1t is prop
erly made. Ac-
cept no counter
felt Of similar
name. DIR. L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

T. NJ. James, who was a candidate for
county treasurer on the Populist ticket
last fall, Joined the Seaton Republican
club last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Ranges of Prices.

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co. Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stock, ITO West Sixth ave, Topeka.
Chicago. April 80.
Article Omen High Low Close Yes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

The Only Line to Denver
Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sleepers
and free chair cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
The Cotton market.

New York, April 80.
CoTTON-Spot closed quiet. Middling
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

Fort Scott and Return 1888
Via Santa Fe Route, tickets sold May
II to Is inclusive; final return limit May
81
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
Market Gossip.

101S bales.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

Ranges of Prices on Stocks.
Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co, Brokers in Grain, Provisions
and Stock, ITO West Sixth ave-, Topeka,
Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

"A Skin Of Beauty is Joy Forever"
nR. r. FELIX GOURAUD'S ORIEN-
H. TAI CREAM, OR MAGICAL
BEAUTTFIER.
5urihss as well as Beauties the Skin-No
other cosmetic Will do it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimbau Pig. Co.. before 10
o'clock in the morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-30

watson's Livery. 7th and Van Buren,.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
Filipinos and Annexatio

MANILA, September 6-At a meet
ing yesterday OF twenty leaders OF
the Filipinos of all sections called
to discuss the policy Of the." is ands
eighteen Of them were emphat ically
in favor Of outright annexation to
the United States and two were in
favor Of republic. The general
native opinion is that it is best to
adopt United States Consul Wild
mans suggestion and offer liberal
inducements to the independent
factions to cooperate and to reward
the services rendered.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
The Barge Race.

"Jack" Atkinson will not enter
the Hanskeoki in the twelve-oar
barge race. Mr.. Atkinson called on
board the Philadelphia yesterday
to tell the crews of the man.of.war
that the 12-oar barge race would be
free for all, and that he intended to
enter the Hanakeoki with native
crew. He called the attention Of
the "Phillies" to the fact that the
oars Of his barge are superior to
those used by the warship's boats,
and regretted that he didn't have
a double set of oars so as to be able
to offer them one. The coxswain
Of the man-of war, who has had
some experience with the Hanake-
oki, said that the man-of war boats
would have no show at all and could
not think OF competing with the
Hawaiian boat. Mr.. Atkinson, not
desiring to spoil the sport of the
sailors, then promised not to enter
the Hanakeoki, a courtesy appreci-
ated by the Philadelphia crews.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
Political Bloodshed in oolora dc

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Sept. T.
Early this morning a riot occurred
in the Colorado Springs Opera
House between twenty-five men,
representing State Chairman Blood
aud the Teller faction of the Silver
Republican party, and Sheriff Boyn-
ton and Chief OF Police Gail right
with about seventy-five men repre-
senting the Wolcott-Stevens faction.
Charles Harris Of Denver WIS kill
ed, being shot through tn l. wells,
and an unknown man was ser,nusly
injured.
The opera house is now H. posses
sion OF the police, deputy -heriffs
and supporters Of ex-Chairman
Broad. No one is allowed near the
doors.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
Memorial to Cabot

BRISTOL, September 6.-There was
an important gathering here to-day
at the opening of the memorial
tower, on the crest of Brandon Hill,
erected by subscriptions to CONNIE
morate the fourth centenary of John
Cabot's discovery OF the Continent
of America. The Marquis of Duff
ferin made a speech, extolling the
friendship existing between the two
nations, and he then opened the
door with a golden key, which he
afterward handed to the Mayor.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
Accepting the Cars Proposals

LONDON, September 6.-The St.
Petersburg correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says: Almost all
of the European powers have sent
favorable replies to the note OF the
Gar, and it is now regarded as GER
tain that the disarmament congress
will meet in St. Petersburg in
November.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
AFTER PALYAN ISLAND.
German Cruiser Awaiting Orders to
Take Possession.

LONDON, September THE Hong
kong correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: From Spanish source
learn that the German cruiser
Arizona is lying off Palyan Island, in
the Sooloo group, awaiting instruc-
tions to take possession. The Ger
mans have long been anxious to pur-
chase this island.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Mrs. Duke McNichol and family
were passengers by the Moana from
San Francisco arriving this morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Mr.. Tom James having resigned
as chief steward OF the Scandal to
remain in Honolulu, his place has
been given to Mr.. Thomas his assist
ant. The INDEPENDENT congratulates
the latter gentleman on his appoint
ment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

1t is high time that the bark Mohi-
eau, Capt. Saunders, turned up from
the Coast. The bark is out 10 days.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Healani Boat Club celebrated
their victory at pleasant reception
to the winners last evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Philadelphia will remain in
port to enable her crew to partici-
pate in the regatta.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Reserved seats for tomorrow
evenings performance Of the Anu
erican Comedy Company, are on sale
at Wall, Nichols Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

A number of the members of the
Hawaiian Bar will present memoir
ial to the Commissioners which will
differ in several essential points from
that presented in the name OF the
Hawaiian Bar, and which they claim
adopted by anumber OF attorneys was
recently arrived and by others who
have held Offices under the Govern
ment or belong to the family com
pact,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Fred. w. Macfarlane and wife re-
turned home by the Moana to. day.
They were met at the steamer by a
host of friends.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The California Fruit Market re-
ceived per Alameda a fresh lot oil
Samoan lines.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Steward Tom James was a pas
senger on the Alameda for San
Francisco to-day. Mr.. James who
is in ill-health was advised by his
doctor to return at once to the Coast.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Intending exhibitors at the Paris
Exposition Of 1900 are invited to
Obtain particulars at the Foreign
Office.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Entries for the Regatta close at
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The City of Columbia discharged
her freight during last night to
enable her to leave on schedule time
for Seattle this afternoon, A o'clock
is the time advertised; altho' some
delay may be occasioned by Captain
Melnor's interest in suit brought
against him by one Of his passengers
which is occupying the time OF the
Courts to-day.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Mr.. Thos. Rain Walker returned
on the Moana this morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

An excellent program of music
and song has been prepared for the
reception at the Y. M. @. A. to- NOR
row evening to Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Brock. The public are cordially
invited.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The bark Paul Isenberg is along
side the Railroad wharf discharging
fertilizer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Felt Walking Hats, new shapes
and colors at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Alameda carries through to
San Francisco 100000 in Aus
tralian gold.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Camarinos has received further
supply Of the seasons delicacies by
the Moana
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The coal ship General Gordon
came alongside the Fort street wharf
to-day to discharge. She will be two
weeks getting out her coal.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Moana sails for Sydney at
p. m. to day, the Alameda for San
Francisco at 4.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Regatta day Sailor Hats at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The steamer Iva, Captain Town
send, sailed early this morning for
Maui.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Edgar Caypless has been admit
ted to practice law in the courts Of
Hawaii.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Oahu Sugar Company has
decided to increase its capital stock
from ST. 100000 to $2,400,000 to carry
out contemplated improvements.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Regatta Committee ask that
business be suspended on Saturday
next.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Chamber of Commerce and
Manager b. F. Dillingham; will give
the Commission and their friends a
ride over the railroad tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

The Bergstrom Music Company
have obtained the contract for fur
nishing a complete set of new in
struments for the Government band
at cost of about $1150
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Purser John Galbraith Of the Ha-
wall is likely to resign his position
at an early date to enter the Homo
lulu Iron Works at his old business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
HONOLULU HARBOR
Saturday, Sept. II, 1898.

COMMENCING AT $3.50 A. NJ.
1. FIRsT-CLASS YACHT RACE First
prize $40; second, $40.
., SIX-OARED SLIDING = SEAT
BARGE. $50 trophy.
3. TUB RACE. Prize, So.
A. STEAMER BOAT RACE. First prize,
$25; second, $l6 third, $40.
8. SWIMMING RACE, 100 yards,
trophy. SIS.
g. SIX-PADDLE CANOE RACE. First
prize, SIS; second, So.
7. JAPANESE FISHING BOAT RACE.
Prize, $40 and IS
INTERMISSION FOR LUNCH.
8. SECoND-CLASS YACHT RACE.
First prize, $40; second, 20; third, $40
Q FOUR-OARFD SLIDING SEAT
BARGE RACE. First prize, $50; second,
$l5. Trophies
10 DIVING CONTEST, FOR DIS
TANCE. Prize, So
II. PUNT RACE. SIS.
II. FIVE DARED WHALEBOAT
RACE. First prize, $780, second, So
IL. TWO DARED SHORE BOAT
RACE. Prize, $40. second, So.
IA CHINESE FISHING BOAT, Prize
$40; second 80.
Is. HALF-MILE SWIMMING CON-
TEST. Trophy.
16. TWELVE-0ARED GUTTER RACE
flor men-of-war boats only. Prize, $50.
II SIX-OARED GIG RACE (station-
airy seats), First prize, $50; second, So
10. SAILING CANOE RACE. First
prize, SIS; second, 70.
10. Diving Contest. Time. Prize, &c.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Race open to all; no entry fee. SWIM
ming, diving and tub races entries open
till the start of the races.
All rowing races are to be governed by
the Racing Rules of the Hawaiian Row
ing Association.
made to J. w. Smithies, at Pacific Hard
ware Company. Entries close Thursday,
September 10Th, at 4 P. NJ.
Each entry shall include the name of
the boat, or If it have none, the name OF
the person who enters it in the race.
There must be at least three boats enter
awarded
For further information apply to the
Regatta Committee s. Il p. Taylor, G, Ill.
Gere, .. s. Crane. 90i-it
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Wall, Nichols Co. are distributing
the Greater Washington edition of
the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 1t is
an excellent illustrated edition and
proves great enterprise.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14

Subscribe The INDEPENDENT, so
cents per month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-09-14
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Regatta day Sailor Hats at Sachs.
Felt Walking Hats, new shapes
and colors at Sachs.
Mr.. Thos. Rain Walker returned |
on the Moana this morning.
Entries for the Regatta close at 4
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The steamer Iva, Captain Town
send, sailed early this morning for
Maui.
The Regatta Committee ask that
business be suspended on Saturday
next.
The bark Paul Isenberg is along
side the Railroad wharf discharging
fertilizer
Edgar Caypless has been admit
ted to practice law in the courts OF
Hawaii.
Camarinos has received further
supply OF the seasons delicacies by
the Moana
The Alameda carries through to
San Francisco 100000 in Aus
tralian gold.
The Moana sails for Sydney at 3
p. IN. to day, the Alameda for San
Francisco at 4.
The California Fruit Market re-
ceived per Alameda fresh lot of
Samoan lines.
The Philadelphia will remain in
port to enable her crew to partici-
pate in the regatta.
The Healani Boat Club celebrated
their victory at a pleasant reception
to the winners last evening.
Mrs. Duke McNichol and family
were passengers by the Moana from
San Francisco arriving this morning.
1t is high time that the bark Mohi-
eau, Capt. Saunders, turned up from
the Coast. The bark is out 10 days.
Intending exhibitors at the Paris
Exposition Of 1900 are invited TO
obtain particulars at the Foreign
Office.
Fred. w. Macfarlane and wife re-
turned home by the Moana to- day.
They were met at the steamer by
host of friends.
Reserved seats for tomorrow
evenings performance of the Am.
erican Comedy Company, are on sale
at Wall, Nichols Co.
The coal ship General Gordon
came alongside the Fort street wharf
to-day to discharge. She will be two
weeks getting out her coal.
The Oahu Sugar Company has
decided to increase its capital stock
from $l,S00,OO0 to $2,4OO,O0O to carry
out contemplated improvements.
The Chamber of Commerce and
Manager B. F. Dillingham; will give
the Commission and their friends
ride over the railroad tomorrow.
Purser John Galbraith Of the Ha-
wall ls likely TO resign MIS- position
at an early date to enter the Homo
lulu Iron Works at his old business.
Wall, Nichols Co. are distributing
the Greater Washington edition of
the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 1t is
an excellent illustrated edition and
proves great enterprise.
The Bergstrom Music Company
have obtained the contract for fur
nishing complete set of new in
struments for the Government band
at cost of about $l150
Steward Tom James was pas
senger on the Alameda for San
Francisco to-day. Mr.. James who
is in ill-health was advised by his
doctor to return at once to the Coast
An excellent program of music
and song has been prepared for the
reception at the Y. M. @. A. to-mor-
row evening to Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Brock. The public are cordially
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-01
GAS BURNERS OPEN.

New York. Oct. Margaret Florri-
mont. 20 years old, was found lyirg dead
on her bt d in her residence in Brooklyn
yesterday afternoon. Beside her lay
her S-year- -old grandson, Herman Florri-
mont, dead, and her ll-year-od grand
daughter Florence Florrimont, un-
conscious. The girl will probably die.
All three had been asphyxiated by IL
Illuminating gas. four burners being found
turned on in the apartment. The lndi-
GATORS are that Mrs. Florrimont secured
the windows in the room and turned on
the burners. Her motive is unknown
as she wa OF a cheerful disposition and
was in comforts bic circumstances.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-10-01
CORONER'S FINDING.
Blow Struck by Waterman Did Not
Fracture Skull

In the case of the death OF Charles
III. Thornton, Coroner Phillips has filed
the following finding:
! find that i'm the case Of Charles III.
Thornton that an alteration between
Charles III. Thornton and w. A. Water
man took place at the corner of Tobey
and Meader streets about the evening
OF the 2lst day OF September, 1898. s.That
blows were exchanged; that the said
Thornton received hard blow from
Waterman striking on the left side of
the head, but i'm view of the fact that
the medical examiner at the autopsy
found the injury to the skull was on
the right side l am of the opinion that
the blow by Waterman was not the
cause of the death of Charles III. Thorn
ton, but on the contrary the evidence
of Samuel NJ. Mallard which is corrob-
Grated by several others, shows that
the said Thornton fell from his wagon
subsequent to the blow from Water
man. striking his head on the right
side across the edge of the curbstone.
clearly indicating that the said Charles
II. Thornton came To his death from
the fall and not from the blow.