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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
JNO. GUTHRIE,P.M
The President Sent the NOmi-
nation of Judge Guthrie
To the Senate Today, for Post
master at Topeka.
NAME FRANK ROBERTS
Editor of OskalOOsa Independents
Gets Home POstOffice.
Adrian Reynolds is Appointed
Postmaster at Sedan.

Washington, Jan. THE president
today sent these nominations to the
senate:
Treasury-EIenry K. Boyer of Penn
sylvania to be superintendent of the
mint of the United States treasury at
Philadelphia; Robt. @. Pearce, survey
or of customs for the port Of Rock Is
land, Ill; Charles Wright, collector Of
internal revenue for the first district of
Michigan; James H. Stone, to be ap-
praiser of merchandise in the district
of Detroit, Mich.
State-KaVanaug K Kennedy of
Mississippi to be consul of the United
States at Para. Brazil; VIM. H H.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
CAN'T BUDGE UNCLE DAVE.
State Treasurer Takes His Banking
Methods Into Public Affairs.

The state school fund commissioners
are determined to purchase the $4,000
in Graham county bonds for which
State Treasurer Hef1ebower once re-
fused to make payment, for which ac-
ton a mandamus suit was brought
against him in the supreme court,
which sustained the treasurer.
There was a lively time at the state
house today. The commissioners ask
ed Mr.. Hef1ebower to issue warrants
for the bonds which they are endeavor-
ing to purchase at 81 cents on the dol
lar. Mr.. Hefebower became indignant
and made things blue with one of his
accustomed outbursts. Mr.. HehebOwer
refused to pay for the bonds.
When the commissioners purchased
the bonds some months ago Mr.. Hefle-
bower declined to pay for them alleg-
ing that the Indebtedness of the county
exceeds 10 per cent of the assessed val
nation. \ suit was brought to compel
him to pay for the bonds but it was not
successful The court held that the
commissioners could not compel the
treasurer to purchase bonds in excess
of the market price. This would knock
out the commission for the agents who
sell the bonds at par. Now the COM
nissioners are attempting to take the
bonds under that part of the decision
but Mr.. HehebOWer says no.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
The Drop Fell at 1895 O'Clock
California Time.
Judge Shiras and Other Judges
Refuse the Writ
THATWAS TO SAVEH
Durrant Bravely Talks PreVi-
Gus to Execution.
History of the Crime FOrWhich
He Was Hung.

San Quentin, Cal. Jan. 7-Theodore
Durrant was hanged at 1875 this morn
ing.
With today's dawning it was plain
that the end had come at last for The
odore Durrant-the shameful end of the
murderer Yesterday his attorneys
went as far as lawyers dare in the fed
eral courts of the city and found no re-
lief Between their client and the gal
lows they could interpOse no more sub
stantiaI barriers than certified copies
of futile proceedings and an empty
warning to the warden of San Quentin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07

about his appearance as though he
were preparing to go to his first party.
I remarked that he had had visit
from the barber, to which he replied;
Yes, and he left his trade mark on
me- indicating a small cut on his lip.
He cOnsOled himself by saying that 1t
would be all right in few days This
vanity was shown again when l asked
him about his general health since he
had been placed in the condemned cell.
The meat has been SO good since L
have been here said he, and I have
enjoyed it so much that I have proba-
blv eaten more than 1 should, and 1t
has brought out this little rash about
NV mouth Like the BARRIERS slip, that
too he said, would be all right in few
days"
.WiH Durrant die a Roman Catho-
lic?" was the latest speculation of the
small army grouped about the prison
walls, waiting for the tragic end which
they eagerly expected to witness.
I am I may say, a Catholic. think
I shall send for Father Pagan" re-
marked Durrant unconcerneedIy; ee 1t rs Is
not that I care for creeds, but for
faith-the faith that has sustained me
in my awful position.
I am" he continued, "extraordinar-
flv happy-so much at peace that do
nor care to go over any of the old
ground. the long story which has been
told so many times The case is end
ed. and I am satisfied that everything
has been done for me that could have
been done by my lawyers 1t would be
weak and childish for me to say at this
time that I have not had a fair trial
If I should make such a plea, the pub
lie would reply: That is what they
all say
behind. God has me in his keeping,
and he makes no mistakes.
STORY OF THE MORNING.
The morning of Theodore Durrant's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
WILKERSON A CLAIMANT.
Former Chief of Police Says He is En-
titled to the Grave Robbery Reward.

The latest applicant for the reward
ersOn who was chief of police at the
time the outrages were discovered. Will
kerson bases his claim upon the fact
that the original charge against Lowe
was dismissed and he was afterWard
indicted by the grand jury. County
Attorney Jetmore is pressing Mr. WIKI
erson's claims. The probable result of
the fight for the reward will be that it
will not be paid to any one.
NJ. z. Lowe, who was the only per-
son convicted is now serving his six
months sentence in the Wabaunsee
county iaiI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
JUDGE WILLIAMS A VICTIM
He Will Sit at the Next EiIlmon Trial
in February.

The man who is to try the Hillrnon
case next month is Judge John F. Will
liams. Judge Foster says that there is
no doubt that Judge Williams will pre-
side.
A judge who has presided al the Hill
mon case once usually does not care to
repeat the experience but Judge VIII
liams is an exception and he has con-
sented to be the ruling genius at the
sixth trial. Judge Williams tried the
case last year and there was a disa-
greement OF the jury
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
DURRANTs LAST HOURS.
His Parents Hoping Against Hope to
Hear From Washington.

San Quentin, Cal, Jan. with eyes
riveted on Washington, figuratively
speaking, the father and mother of
Theodore Durrant spent the night in a
little inn outside of the prison walls,
while the son made a desperate effort
to so calm his nerves that he might
spend in sleep the most of his remain
ing hours.
Hoping against hope, demanding mir
acles from the slight difference in time
between Washington and California,
expecting some phenomenal action on
the part of the justices of the supreme
court of the United States when they
should take their seats at noon on the
day set for the execution of the GRIM
inal of the century," are awaiting the
parents of Durrant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
EARLY WORK AT WASHINGTON
Lawyer Boardman Makes a Desperate
Effort to influence sunreme Court.

Washington, Jan. IL B. Board
man, attorney for Durrant, left his ho-
tel at an early hour this morning to
make a last desperate effort to secure
a stay of proceedings for the condemn.
ed man. His plan was to see the indl-
vidual members of the supreme court
in hope of securing from one of them
his signature to an order for a writ OF
habeas corpus. Failing in this. he will
appear before the court at noon and
ask for a writ of habeas corpus of pro-
hibition.
Any action by an Individual justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
NO END IN SIGHT.
Attempt to Limit Civil Service De
bate Fails.

Washington, Jan. Before the debate
on the civil service question was resumed
in the house today an Intellectual attempt
was made to agree upon a time for the
termination of the debate. Mr. Gillette
CRep.. Mass.) then took the floor in sup
port of the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-07
NEW YORK'S NEW CHIEF.

The Police Commissioners Name nc
Cullagh.
New York, Jan. THE police commits
sioners have appointed Acting Chief Nc
Cunagh as chief of police Of this city.
The oasis., 1898-01-29
ARIZONA NEWS
lCulled from Exchanges. 1


 The surveyors for the Nacosari branch railroad left Bisbee Jan. IT for Nacosari, where they will at once begin operations.
 The Tucson postoffice fight has been renewed. Opponents of MT. Hughes are trying to prevent his con- firmation by the senate.
 Tucson Star: Monday more snow (3l inches fell. There than at any time since 1880. Where the sun reached it it disappeared early in the day, but on shady spots it may still be seen.
 Republicans It has been showing almost daily for the past ten days at Holbrook and in the mountains the snow is from three to four feet deep. This will ensure plenty of feed and water for next summer.
 Tucson Star: The Tucson Ice and Cold Storage company will prove to be one of the most valuable industries vet established in Tucson. This is soon to be followed by a magnificent new plant of the Eagle Milling com pany, which will eclipse all other manufactures in Arizona.
 Republican; Prescott was visited last Sunday by an able bodied and full sized blizzard of so great fierce ness that people were unable to leave their houses. It. is said that the thermometer showed seventeen de- grees below. zero at Fort Whipple, nine degrees lower than 1t had ever been before.
 Republican,: Arrangements are being mgde for proper observance of Washington's bi thday next week. The matter is being worked up by a number of our leading citizens and promises to be of much interest. It is proposed to observe the day by a general closing up of business, ath- letic sports, tiremens parade or tourn ament, a military parade, together with the numerous civic societies of the city.
 Gazette: Hon. Bingham Herman, commissioner of the general land office at Washington, D. O., will ar rive in Phoenix in the near future to hold a conference with Governor Me Cord on public land business and to investigate certain land matters in Arizona. This information has been conveyed to persons residing in Phoe- nix by private letter and although the time of MT. Herman's visit was not mentioned it is believed that it will transpire soon.
 Sheriff Cameron of Coconino county with Alziber, the scout, and three h. dian trailers, came into Jerome last week with three Indian cattle thieves Who escaped from jail at Globe three weeks ago. There were five thieves in the band, but the others escaped. The Arizona Live Stock company have been suffering greatly from Ge- predations lately, 250 head of sheep beicg lifted at one haul. Sheriff Williams of Gila county captured half of the rustlers, but they escaped from the Globe jail, and the services of Alziber, the famous Indian scout, with three native Indian trailers, were enlisted in puesuit. The entire party were armed to tue teeth d clad in buckskins and attracted great attention on their entry into camp. The hunters were on. the trail three weeks and finally located their quarry three miles from Jerome, where the. arrests were made. The prisoners .gill ha ratnrnad to Cloho
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-08
IOTlTE FOR
 PR0JECTILES Will Be Used by Am eri- can Ships in Future
 Battles. Can Be Exploded After a Shell Has Pierced Armor
 Plate.
Is to Be Utilized Only in Firing Upon Vessels, and Not in Bonn
 barding Forts
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, May "A Washington special to the Herald S ys: Spain's men-of-war will be targets for armor- piercing projectiles loaded with jovite, to be fired by the merican vessels. In- structions have been given by Captain Charles O'Neil, chief of the bureau of ordnance, that armor piercers be loaded with this explosive and sent to Key West. where they will be taken aboard the ships of Rear Admiral Sampson's squadron. Captain O'Neil feels justified in taking this action in view of the .act that experiments made with jovite show it is a safe explosive and capable of terrible execution.
 Shells of from to 13-inch caliber, in- elusive, will be loaded with from 20 to 150 pounds of jovite. Captain O'Neil told me such shells would not be em- ployed against Notifications, as similar -pierc4lg projectiles loaded with gunpoWder could do better work against land defenses, but they will be fired at armored ships.
 Experiments have demonstrated that it is practicable to fire an armor-pierc- ing projectile loaded with jovite against a comparatively thick plate and by means of a time fuse the explosive will explode after the shell has passed through the plate. If such projectile should pass through the side of one of Spain's armored ships it would do awful ayacutiOO
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-08
Made an Admiral for His Most Glorious Achieve
 ment.
Naval Officers Amazed by His MutchIess Skill and Greatest
 Victory of Modern TiDes.

A hundred telegrams were sent speeding over the wires to-day to ex- pedite the departure from San Fran cisco of troops and supplies for Dewey S reinforcement, and by next Friday the advance contingent of several thousand infantry anu artillery will pass through the Golden Gate on their way to Ma nila. Others will go day or two later, though all plans are subject to such modification as may be suggested by further advices from Dewey, which it is expected may soon be received at short intervals over the cable now known to be in his hands.
 The effect of Dewey's victory at Ma nila it is believed cannot fail to have a most important effect upon the war The details of the engagement reveal a condition of affairs that must be in expressibly disquieting to the Spanish authorities while most encouraging to those of the United States. We have already had sufficient evidence in the minor phases of the war in Cuban waters to demonstrate the great super fority of American gunners, and now the greater effectiveness of American ships as bulwarks behind which to fight has been emphasized at Manila. The inexhaustible supplies of ammuni- tion and of everything that money can buy which are at the command of the United States can hardly fail to impress the Spanish officials with the hopeless ness of attempting to carry on the warfare with an empty treasury and a worthless credit. All these considera- tions taken in connection with the ef- ficiency of the Cuban blockade, which is slowly but surely starving Blanco and his forces into surrender, must have their effect in Madrid and serve to con- vince even those who stand in greatest fear of a revolution at home of the folly of wasting more money and lives in a senseless effort to satisfy the na- tional "honor."
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-08
His Victory Celebrated in City and HuDlet on
 tbe Coast.
Sap JooquiD Valleys Boys iD Blue Will Depart for Sap Fran
 cisco This EveDing.

, At a given signal the fire bell was rung, every steam whistle in town was sounded, anvilS and cannon roared and
 torches were lighted. Down Fourth street the procession marched, through
 blocks lined with hundreds of people, to the Donahue depot. A countermarch was made here and the parade was dis i missed at the armory.
 SALINAS, May 7.-Upon the receipt of bulletins containing Dewey's report 1 the town went wild with patriotic fever. Troop c, which has sent 107 names on the volunteer list to head quarters, was anxious to know if it would be called upon to go to the Phil ippines, and crowded around the bull letin boards. The news that none were killed and only few wounded was re- ceived with satisfaction, as several Monterey County boys are on the Bal timore and Olympia. Flags are flying from every flagstaff in Salinas and on many improvised poles.
 VIRGINIA CITY, New, May T. When news of Dewey's victory reached here there was an upheaval of patriot ism. Bells were rung, whistles blown, sa1uteS fired and a band paraded the streets all afternoon.
 SACRAMENTO, May Lone of the most enthusiastic and spirited demon strations ever known in Sacramento LOOK place tonight. At about O CLOCK this afternoon a committee of citizens met in the office of Mayor Land and ar ranged for celebration of Commander Dewey's victory. The announcement was made in the Evening Bee that an impromptu parade would take place. after which there would be speaking in Capital Park.
 At an early hour immense throngs assembled on the sidewalks and at s o'clock, when the parade formed. the streets were crowded. No such shouts ever went up in Sacramento as those which greeted the men who marched through the principal streets Grand Army men, company of State militia, the Iroquois and citizens formed in line at the plaza and presented an unbroken line from curb to curb for distance of fifteen blocks. Red fire and skvrockets Illuminated the streets and 10000 Amer ican flags rose and fell in the gentle breeze which sprung up from the south.
 Arriving at the Capitol. Mayor Land first addressed the throng and then in- troduced President D. A. Lindley of the Board of Trade. Following MT. Lindley came Chief Justice Beatty. Grove L. Johnson, Elwood Bruner, Judge Hink- son, T. w. Shannahan, E. B. McCabe and others.
 The addresses were received with un- bounded enthusiasm. Many who could not get near enough to hear formed in line and again were led through the streets with wild shouts and long hur rahs. All in all it was one of the most memorable episodes in the history of the capital city.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-08
M'CORD EAGER
 FOR THE FRAY
The Governor of Arizona Wants to Fight in the
 Philippines.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

PHOENIX, May 7.-Governor McCord day wired to President Mckinley of fering his services to go to the Philip pines. The announcement created the greatest surprise, for, although the Governor had shown great activity in making war preparations, his friends were not aware of his personal ambi- tion to go to the front.
 Governor McCord served in Congress from a Wisconsin district some years ago, and during that time became inti- mately acqainted- with the President. Subsequently, in 1893, he moved to Ari- zona and took an active part in local politics. His appointment as Governor of Arizona was due in a great measure to the friendly relations between him and the President For this reason 1t Is generally thought the request of Governor McCord will be received fav- orably at the White House, and, in all probability, complied with.
 Governor McCord is a veteran of the late war, and is over 60 years of age His message to the President is as fol- lows:
 would like permission to raise and lead a regiment to go to the Philippines or elsewhere. 1 could use the National well-officered men. and the balance could be enlisted quickly. The National Guard could soon be replaced. There would be absolutely no danger to the Territory by this, as with regular troops and militia and many organizations of minute men and home guards now organized absolute protection is guaranteed. If given per mission to raise this regiment and go with it I would accept leave of absence without pay or resign. Could have regi- ment in muster in six days We are only thlrty-six hours from San Francisco.
 MYRON H. McCORD.
 Governor of Arizona
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-08
Call Office, Riggs House,

Washington, May '.
 Tonight in the far-away Bay of Manila the gallant Dewey, yesterday a commodore, walks the deck of his flag ship an admiral of the United States navy. For six days the administration and the country waited with keenest anxiety for the details of his wonder ful victory over the Spanish fleet and batteries; to-day the cable brought the long-expected dispatch, and a few hours later flashed back to Hongkong the nations thanks and the bestowal of a richly merited honor upon the hero of the most signal triumph recorded in naval annals, ancient or modern.
 By direction of the President, Secre- tary Long sent the following cable dis patch to Dewey:
 WASHINGTON, May 7.-To Dewey, Manila: The President in the name of the American people, thanks you and your officers and men for your splendid achievements and overwhelming victory In recognition he has appointed you act ing admiral, and will recommend a vote of thanks to you by Congress LONG.
 The destruction of ten warships and the silencing of half a score of shore batteries without the loss of a ship or man is a feat so stupendous that the most experienced naval officers could hardly believe their ears when in breathless silence they heard Deweys terse and graphic message read to a hundred eager newspaper correspond ents. The matchleSS skill with which the attack was planned, the speed of its execution. and the tremendous force with which the blow was struck filled them with amazement. No parallel is to be found in history for this remark able accomplishment, and to Dewey's credit is placed the first demonstration of the terrible effectiveness of the mod CIT warship manned by brave men and commanded by cool and skillful off, cers.
 Dewey holds Manila at the mercy of his fleet, but the actual invading of the city may be delayed until the troops to be dispatched to the Philippines next week have arrived to garrison the Spanish strongholds and prevent counter movement against the Ameri- can forces.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-08
CANNOT UNITE UPON ONE MAN California Delegation and the Brigadier-Gen-
 eralship. Perkins Receives Many Tele- grams Favoring John H.
 Dickinson. White Is for Otis, Mcguire for War field and De Vries for Gov
 ernOr Budd.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House

Washington, May '.
 Telegrams from all parts of the State are pouring in to the various members of the California Congressional delega- tion urging the claims of different per sons for appointment as brigadier gen. eral of volunteers. Senator Perkins re- ceived over 100 dispatches to-day most of them urging the appointment of General John H. Dickinson. Colonel Barry says he is mastering 1000 men, and all of them favor Dickinson. It ap- pears that great majority of the guard prefer Dickinson to any one else
 It is understood that while the Presi- dent himself is favorabIy inclined toward Colonel Otis of Los Angeles who served with him in the army dur ing the civil war, Secretary Alger is very bitterly opposed to Otis on ac- count of the criticism of his course in the San Pedro harbor matter, printed on the editorial page of the Los An geles Times some time ago.
 The President told Senators White and Perkins that he would appoint any good man who was recommended by tie united delegation in Congress from California, but as harmony seems inn possible, both White and Perkins be- lieve that California will lose the brig adiership and that it will go to Oree gon or Washington. It is understood that White is for Otis; Perkins is rather inclined to support Dickinson; Barham and Hilborn are for any good man that the delegation will unite upon; DeVries is for Budd; Mcguire for Warfield, while Loud has not expressed prefer ence hut is holding alOOf until other members of the delegation have made their recommendation.
 Warren English telegraphed to-day urging the naming of Dickin- son. Warfield seems to be very popu- lar with the officers and men of the guard, many of whom have written in his behalf.