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The Topeka state journal., 1898-01-29

ening by Mr. Bonebrake president of
the Central National bank, and one of
the most prominent prohibitiOnists in
the city.
Judge Hazen had ordered a panel of
business men, and Mr.. Bonebrake was
in the lot brought into court by Sheriff
Cook. William Green and c. E. Girls
void were excused but Mr.. BOnebrake
was not objected to by Chiles attOr
neys, and he was elected foreman as
soon as the jury retired.
This was the second case against
ChiIes tried this term, and it was for
selling liquor during the Fall Festival
in the dining hall at the fair grounds.
]. ]. Henderson and R. s. Pond, two
Washburn students, were the princi-
pal witnesses.
Mr.. Bonebrake said when asked why
the jury acquitted Chiles:
There was nothing else to do. Two
men Swore positively that Chiles was
up town in his hotel at the time the
boys claimed to have bought liquor at
the fair grounds Then one or the boys
was not positiye that the man at the
door was Chiles. Frank Ellison. who
had charge of the privileges, testified
that he rented tbs dining hall to Mrs.
Chiles. and that helped Nick out.
Il had no doubt in my own mind that
Chiles was guilty, for 1 was on the gate
at the fair grounds, and saw how things
were running In fact, / made an in
vestigation for myself and was salts
fled that the place was one where hq-
uor was being sold, but when 1t comes
to weighing evidence, it is different
thing ChileS may have been guilty,
hut he was not proven guilty, and the
iurv had no other alternative than to
bring in a verdict of acquittal That
Jury would have been glad to convict.
Nothing would have pleased US better,
but we could not do it in the face OF
the evidence.
This committee of Seventeen has
used the wrong method to secure evil
dence They went to Kansas City and
hired detectives and sent boys around
who were strangers. The right way to
work would have been to hire men who
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is A NICE
LITTLE PARTY.
The "SOund Money" Democrats
of Kansas Who Would Fill
About Half of Hamilton Hall,
If All Assembled,
THIS TINE ARE GOING
To EAssert Themselves" and
"'Stand by Their Principles"
Last of the Mohicans Gives At
tenuated WaFWhOOp.
THIS TIME ARE GOING

That there will be a straight Demo-
cratic ticket in the field in Kansas at
the next state election, now seems pro-
bable.
The sound money Democrats, who
cast as many as l. 200 votes all told in
Kansas. are already engaged in max
ing plans for the approaching campaign
They will participate in the coming
fight, but will not sacrifice their prin-
ciples" in the interest of fusion and Of
flee seeking.
They say they will maintain the par
ty organization and permit the silver
ties t. drift where they will As the
silverites number some $4,000 former
Democrats. they feel quite capable of
drifting
sam KinbIe Of Manhattan is one Of
the leaders Of the gold standard Demo-
cratic party in Kansas. He undOubt-
ediy speaks advisedly when he
declares that the supporters of that pO-
litical doctrine will at the proper time
assert themselves" and stand by the
principles" in which they have previ-
oUsly experienced an abiding faith. Mr.
Kimble has no sympathy with the
movement to deliver the Democratic
party to the Populists-
Being asked for an opinion as to the
political situation in Kansas his eye
kindled as he said:
Il have been too busy with my law
practice to give much attention to the
subject of politics, yet, 1 am free to say
the political situation is always one of
much interest to me"
Being asked if he thought there
would be fusion in the next campaign,
he replied:
DO think there will be fusion in the
next campaign? answer that question
with fair understanding of the term
yes, I think there viii be. That is to
say, I feel satisfied that the free silver
wing of the Democracy and POpuliSm,
being in truth and in fact Identical, viii
q q
horse play is INDUCED in for the pur-
pose of place or position or possibly ef-
feet on the uninitiated.
If I am correctly informed, the fol-
lowers of Mack Love are not making
any principle the condition of fusion
but a restraint of hog on the part of
the PopuIist brethren is the point in
sisted upon by them as a condition
precedent.
This seems to be the whole question
in nut shell, and have no doubt the
swinishness will in due time subdue
and eQualiZe itself
Asked if the national Democracy
would be against fusion, Mr.. Kimble
said:
Yes, certainly. If the upholders Of
the Chicago free riot. free silver plat
form want to be POpulists, we certain
" have. no right or reason to object.
But if you infer that we will not resist
the supremacy of the fusion with all
our might and soul, you mistake the
earnestness and integrity of the ma
tiOnal Democracy of Kansas
We are national Democrats for con-
sciences sake: because we believe in
what we understand to be the true
principles of Democracy These pr1nc1-
pies are antagOnistic to both the Re
publican and the Bryan Democracy or
PopuHstic faith.
we shall assert our principles in due
season with dignity and honesty Of
purpose and forsake them never"
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MURDOCH OUT FOR CONGRESS.
The Butler County Man is Here to
Push His Boom Along.

Thomas Benton Murdock of FL Dora
do got off the street car in front of the
Copeland at o'clock Friday afternoon,
stepping into pool Of Sll1sh and snow
He gazed up and down the street then
looked at the hotel, remarking in an
undertOne:
What a nice time of day for a man
to get into a town. What in the world
can I find to do until Colonel Cope gets
supper ready"
Strolling into the hotel Mr. Murdock
stepped inside the door as a boy rushed
up to take his grip Looking the lad
over carefully Mr.. Murdoch said:
Don't drop it boy" He tnen handed
the grip to the porter very tenderly.
Mr.. MurdOck was soon surrounded by
a group of newspaper men. Upon being
asked whom he personally favored for
governor, Mr. MurdCck said with grave
SOlemnity:
Butler county is for the Republican
nominee. So am I.
Who do You think will be the Repub-
lican nominee %
THE man who has the most votes in
the convention replied Mr.. MurdOck
suavely.
A half dozen experienced interviewers
tried their hands but all received the
same answers to this absorbing oues-
tion of interest
Mr.. Murdoch inspected the register to
ascertain If any OF his rivals for the
congressional nomination in the Fourth
district had preceded him for the Kan
Sas Day celebration. Being satisfied
that the opposition was not present he
said:
1t seems to me that ARRANGEMENTS
have been made by some men in every
county in the Fourth district to take his
congressional delegation to the conven-
tlon and have a few votes cast for him
sen always meant to keep up with
RepubEcan fashions and I believe I
VIII ask my friends to stand by me in
Butler county, and do the same.
see no reason he continued. why
l can't go to the convention with as
DlS a procession as anybody else.
would ike to go to congress. but 1 viii
hot make fight for the nomination. I
VIII ieave the matter in the hands of
ny friends and abide, cheerfullv. Nv
their decision ~
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During the conversation the senator
ial matter was touched upon and Boyce
asked as to Mr. Hanna's chances. to
which Otis replied that he did not think
them very good. BOyce said that night
or the following night that Mr.. Shane
was to have an interview with Pres--
dent Mckinley; that both the president
and Mr.. Shane we're interested IN the
Ohio situation, especially the former
Personally, Boyce said he did not care
who was elected. After telling Mr.
Otis a number of other stories after the
same fashion, they separated, with an
understanding that another meeting
would be held the following afternoon,
Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Then it was that
Mr.. Otis decided he needed a lawyer
and went to see Mr.. Campbell. A meet
ing took place the next afternoon at the
Gibson House. The conversation was
largely along the same line as at the
preceding meeting. Finally Boyce and
Campbell were introduced and most of
the business after that was transacted
between them.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-01-29
SEVENTH DISTRICT FIGHT.
Nearly as Hot in One Party as in the
Other

Other.
From some of the Seventh district
Republicans who are in the city, it is
ascertained that the candidacy of w
z. Stanley of Wichita for governor is
in the interests of Chester I. Long for
congressman, the Stanley followers
hoping to make such a showing for
governor that F. W. Bentley. who is
running for congress, will retire and
give Mr.. Stanley full opportunity.
Bentley's friends do not propose to
be fooled and are working away
O. z. Smith, a member of the Repub-
lican state committee, from Sedgwick
county. is in the city attending the
Kansas Day campaign He said to-
day:
The Republicans of the Seventh dis
trict will be without representation in
congress for another term if Chester I.
Long is nominated. He simply can't
be elected, and that's all there is to it.
He is trying to make the distribution
of postoffices a stepping stone to con-
gress, but the people are onto him now
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"A CRY FROM COL0RADO.
Mrs. Mary A Ingerson Asks Mrs.
Thorpe How She Does 1t.

Mrs. Mary A. Ingersoll, member Of
the Colorado board of control, in writ
ing Mrs. Thorpe for pointers on hu-
name work, says:
In our state we have a difficult prob
lem to solve, as suppose Kansas has
had before US. At any rate, we are
now in the throes, and with our mixed
political situation, and each tanget OF
every party and every club, philan-
thropic, educational, etc, investigating
reproving, exonerating, advising, sug-
gesting and reporting, you may be able
to see we are in need of council from
those who have 'blazed the way which
we are seeking. The best way to teach
and what will make good citizens of
the greater number, are among the
studies constantly on the minds and
hearts of the board of control"
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of having elected Dick Picker judge.
He did no more than other individuals.
Several hundred Populists voted for
Picker because they regarded him as
the better qualified for the office. Mr.
sutherland was. county attorney, but
the people did not want him for judge.
The people do not want Turner remov-
ed, and the complaints which have been
made against him, in my opinion, are
not based upon a desire to improve the
public service, but on personal Spite
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NAT BARNES FOR CoBURN.
Thinks His Nomination Would Settl,
the Wuandotta Eioht

the Wyandotte Fight
Nat Barnes, postmaster at Kansas
City, is out in an open letter, calling
upon the Republicans of Wyandotte
county to stand by T. d. Coburn, for
governor.
THE best thing that could be done by
the Republicans of Kansas" says Mr.
Barnes, lis to give the governor to
WyandOtte county. This would re-
move our factiOnal differences and ev-
cry voter in the county would take off
his coat and go to work for him.
Mr. Barnes cOmmends the Coburn
boom because it is spontaneous. Shrewd
politicians suggest that Barnes atti-
tude may hurt Mr.. Coburn, as the
postmaster is not in close touch with
the Republicans of Wyandotte county,
because of his appointment as post
master.
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osition 1t would cost between S25, 900
and $4,000 a year and be of no real
benefit to anybody. Our people are sat
isf1ed with Judge Foster. He is on the
side of honesty, justice and the people,
and we don't care to take the chances
of getting a judge who would work in
the interest of the corporations and
give US more government by injunction
than would be good for the people
As s. r. Peters is confident of secur-
ing the appointment, Mr. Riddle evil
IDENTIFY intends to put the stamp of dis
approval upon him at the outset.
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GUILTY MAN FOUND.
Evidence Points to PierpOnt
Morgan as the Man Paying
For Hanna Votes.

Columbus, o., Jan. 29.-The two star
witnesses in the alleged senatorial bri-
berry investigation have been examined
by the senate investigation committee.
They are Representative J. c. Otis, Of
The Topeka state journal., 1898-01-29
FOSTER GOOD ENOUGH.
Chairman Taylor Riddle SAYS Popu-
lists Like Judge G. G. Foster

Since Judge c. G. Foster sustained
the stock yards law. passed by the Pom
st uIlst legislature, the members of thar
party nave ceased to advocate the abo-
ntlon of federal courts.
chairman Taylor Riddle, who was
among the first to endorse the agitation
IN that line, is now opposed to il. and
new federal district in Kansas. He
said: AAS
"Zhe people are opposed to this prom
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working committee representing the
Republican headquarters during the
last campaign, having charge Of Usage,
Wabaunsee and POttawatomie cOun-
ties
He pressed his claims personally and
was assisted by T. L. Marshall, Sheriff
James Hoover and E. G. Pipp, the lat
ter being an aspirant to congressional
honors in the Fourth district. Mr.. Pipp
publishes a paper at Burlingame.
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THINKS TURNER WILL STAY
W. S. Hancock Says the Fight on
Him is Personal One.

W S. Hancock of Mankato, a Jewell
county Populist, said today:
I believe the fight on r. W. Turner
will be called off by the secretary of
state. 1t is q. matter which emanates
from not to exceed five individuals and
really does not in any manner repre-
sent the sentiment of the people Of our
county.
no Turner does not belong the credit
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WANTED A PosToFFIcE.
One of Congressman Curtis First Call
ers Had an AK to Grind.

One of the first men to call on Con-
gresham Curtis after his arrival to-
day was 0. z. McElfresh of Usage City
who is a candidate for postmast there
Mr.. McElfresh was a member of the
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glides," not to speak of two-steps,
three-steps and any kind of steps at
$50 p. m, after the program of the kin
dergarten's Fagot party Tuesday even
ing, February L.
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NAVIES TO MEET.
All of Spain's and All of Ours
to Assemble at Havana.

Cartegena, Spain, Jan. 29.-The first.
class armored cruiser Vizcaya. is start
ing for America. The rest of the Span
ish squadron is preparing to sail for
Havana.
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Williams. Clay Center
Sixth-W. A. Reeder, Logan.
SEVENTH w Bentley, Theo. Bot
kin. C 1 Long
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MEMBERS OF KANSAS DAY CLUB

Who Are in Topeka Today-The Full
List.
The members of the Kansas Day club
in Topeka are:
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OH, MISTAH
BONEBRAKE
Tuhn Me Loose, Fob Use Got q
Good Excuse,
In the Words of the Popular
Ditty Of the Day.
MR.. P.I. BONEBRAKE Is
Foreman of the Jury That Ac-
quilted Nick ChileS.
Mr.. BOnebrake Criticizes Meth
DDS of Getting Evidence.

I'VE. the jury in the above entitled
case, find the defendant, Nick Chiles,
not guilty as charged in the informa-
ton.
''P. l. BONEBRAKE
Foreman"
That was the more or less startling
verdict that was returned Friday ev-
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as they never were before, and will
take especial delight in keeping him at
home"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-01-29

Born, a son, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Oh
yer, 927 Madison street,
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s'I have not made up my mind" is the
reply an interviewer meets when he
asks the average Republican visitor
concerning his preference for governor.
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Newt Ury came to town today. He
participated in a cakewalk at home last
night, impersonating a negro woman
The committee awarded the prize to an
other person but Col. Ury stole it and
left the nall.
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His Honor's Mistake,

AHA! another case Of wife-beating,
I Supposed" said the Judge. sternlv,
when there were brought into the court
room great, raw-boned giant OF a
bully and tiny. shy meek-loolslng lit
tie woman Of about eighty-nlne pounds
weight
"Ain't you ashamed Of yourself. sIr?"
said the judge. sternly. "a man who
would strike woman is SO low In the
scale Of human degradation that there
are no words In which to express his
cowardice and baseness. A man who
will be so untrue to his vows as hus-
band as to strike his wife Is too con-
temptlble to live. Come. my good wo-
man. let me hear your story. Do not be
afraid to speak freely. You are under
the protection OF this court, and no
harm shall to you from him."
A bright light came Into the tiny wo-
mans pale blue eyes. O crimson flush
came into the wan cheek. and her voice
cut the air like two-edged sword, as
she said:
"Yer of yer perch, yer Honor. He
never licked me! I'd smile to see I'm try
It on once. 1t was me as licked him !
That's what I'm here for."-St. Louis
Post Dispatch, 't','E'
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again. Home. and the faded woman by
the white bed, and the girl he left be-
hind. Il was all very plain, and then
It faded, and he saw the room again.
and the priest, and
No. he was going below; he was on
Ills ship; this was nightmare.
And yet-his fancles changed to far
AWAY southern New York. II he were
only there! II he could see two faces
arc the thought hurt him, for he sud-
denly knew that he could not see them:
yes. that knowledge hurt him more
/ taan the pain which throbbed and
shook him. N NJ
Il am not on the Maine?'
NO, you are not on the Maine"
why not?"
The others voice heslta.ed.
why not?"
God knows" said the Spanish priest
In English, and crossed himself.
Then Dene knew; the talk with Da-
wilson and his dream became clear.
He knew It all-and then the clearness
faded apd he was moaning.
Some hours later an officer, quiet and
sad and strong. paused by Dene's cot.
Another! And--it's Dene. didn't
know him. Dene"
But Dene did not move.
Outside In the harbor the flag OF a
mighty people was flying over q very
little ship.
On the streets and in the cafes OF
Havana crowds Of dark-skinncd men
were talking. now loudly, again In whls-
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wHEEIING DAILY INTELIIeENcER SATURDAYS 28, 1888
ms asAsstDn GENERAL.
Disoscycd Rosecrans's Orders and Iold
Him Why. NJ

Detroit Free Press: The late General
Rusecrans ran UP against Tartar once,
but he had the good sense not to let his
RULED dignity cause him to lose his tenn
per. The story, as told by Colonel
James T. Sterling, as Is follows: rs
Company a OF the Seventh Ohio. was
formerly the light guards OF Cleveland.
and was one OF the best drilled COM
panies In the army. 1t was commanded
by Captain Creighton.
The Seventh Ohio was in West ylr-
ginia In 1861, and "old Rosy was In
command. The supplies for the army
were brought up the Kunawha river In
boats, which were unloaded by dc$alls
from the regiment. General Rosecrans
had ordered that the soldiers on duty
must wear their equipment. fI.
Company A went Quito unload a boat.
and Captain Creighton permitted the
men to take OF their equipment and
their coats. us well while engaged in this
hard work. rs
When the work had been completed
the men and officers sprawled out on the
grass for q rest, and then General
Rosecrdhs and some OF his staff rode up.
The general looked at the soldiers n
minute and then called for the COM
handing officer. Captain Creighton did
not know General Rosecrans, but he rose
to his feet. tJlLs
"who commands this company?" ask
cd the general.
81 do. to the best OF my ability" re-
piled the captain. @
Don't you know. sir" inquired the
general sternly "tha. n Is against or
ders 70 allow the men To remove their
equipment when on duty?"
III have heard some such Order" re-
piled Captain Creighton" but the man
that Issued II never did days work In
his life When my men have to work
hard I'll see him In the other place be-
fore I'll let them swelter with their ac-
coutrements on"
"Old Rosy" stared at the cool captain
a moment and then rode down toward
| the boat.
A soldier approached Captain creigh-
ton and said:
| "Do you know who that ls?"
"No, and don't care
That's General Rosecrans. the COM
mander Of this department"
"Whew" calculated Captain Creigh-
ton. Company. fall In"
Without question 1t was the finest
company In the command. When the
general and his officers rode back from
the boat the company, in full equipment,
stood in perfect order and gave him a
present" In such splendid style as 10
| attract his attention.
General Rosecrans returned the salute
and requested the captain to put his men
through the manual. When It was fin
ished the general raised his hat, turned
to the captain and said:
II think that q company that can
handle muskets as well as that. should
be allowed to unload a steamer without
anything on. II they want to-"
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MS FIGHTING SPIRIT HIGH
Stopping GulIets Preferable to Trying to
Check a Woman's Tongue.

Washington Star:.'I was down in the
mountain region OF West Virginia last
week." said the returned special agent
OF the internal revenue department,
"and happened upon one war incident
down there where You would suppose
people had enough fighting OF their own
to do without going to foreign countries
for it. One morning, as I was riding
through lonesome valley came upon
a house at the turn of the hill .land as
passed q man came out and Joined me.
taking the side of the road, as Is COM
mon oftentimesf when there are rider
and walker going In the same direction.
q How far is it@to Sam Morgan's?"
was the first question ] asked.
cold Sans or young SANS?
I didn't know there were two ~.
" Thar wuzn't till two weeks ugo.
when young Sam got hitched and rent
ed the Mullins farm. It's two miles to
the old mans 4;
DO keep right on this way?'
q Yes, foller the crick, reckon he
said. Then he went on: Thar Is likely
to be war, hain't thar
Z" That's what most people think
where I come FROM.
.Whars that mister?' a.t
Washington.
Well, I reckon that's headquarters.
an eff they think It thar then thar'll be
some fghtln'.' and his face frightened.
Are you In favor OF WARP
!" 4 never WIZ till here lately, and
now I'm jist eachin' fer It - ~
I suppose the continued cruelty OF
the Spaniards toward those helpless re-
concentrates, added to the loss OF the
Maine, is too much for you to bear?'
well, no. he hesitated. "Tain't that
I reckon ~ 81
Not that said in surprise.
".'No, stranger and he glanced over,
his shoulder at the house. You see, I've
been married to John Pressler's wilder
fer about six weeks, and I've about got
TO the pint when I've jist got to fight
somebody er somethin'. can't fight the
old woman an don't want ter fight
any wv my neighbors: but I've got ter
fight. an I'd ruther fight them durn
Spanyeards thin anybody else ! knows
w. Y'ain't never been married, have
yer. mlster?'
81 shook my head.
WELL he said. with a long-drawn
breath, you don't know nuthin' what
sort1ever about the fcelin's man has
got sometimes. No wonder she was a
wilder. She'll be another one eff this
war gets declared Offer I'm no jedge.' = :"