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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23

rope from bis blankets and strangled
himself.
On the wall OF Bresei's cell the word
vengeance" was scratched with his
bloody thumb nail
sBrescis violence last week eliminated
in his attacking jailer, in consequence
Of which he was placed in a straight
jacket.
Later the prisoner feigned docility in
order to secure an opportunity to COM
NIT suicide. which he accomplished by
hanging himself with an improvised
rope attached to the ceiling In the earl
Ter days of his Imprisonment Bresci re-
sented orders to keep silent and threat
ened to kill himself.
At a cabinet meeting today Signor
Giolitti. minister Of the interior. inform
ed the king Of the suicide of Bresci. His
majesty remained pensive for few mo-
ments and then said:
1t is. perhaps the best thing that
could have happened to the unhappy
man"
King Humbert was assassinated on
the evening of July % 1900. He had
been in attendance at the exercises in
connection with the distribution OF the
prizes in a gymnastic exhibition. and
as he was leaving the place he was
struck by three bullets fired by Bresci.
one taking effect in the heart. He died
shortly after.
Gaetano Bresci was born November
TO. 1869 in Cojano, a mile from Prato,
a manufacturing town of $4,000 inhabi-
tants. beautifully situated fifteen miles
north of Florence. He began work as
a shoemaker, but studied in a tech
thus became a weaver, which avoca-
tion he followed for eight years at Fa-
brocone's large factory in Prato.
After a strike in 1892. he left Prato
and went to work in Unninis' factories
at Florence. A year later he returned
to Prato where he was employed in
Zolina's mill.
He must have been of a restless. row
ing disposition, for he left Prato again
for Lucia on January %. 1898, and sail
ed from Genoa for New York on Feb
ruary 20, Of the same year.
Bresci returned TO Prato on June A.
last, and about that time, the italian
consul in New York advised the au-
Ihorities in Italy that Bresci had in
terested himself in anarchical newsDa-
pers published at Paterson. n. j. edited
tionary Italians.
Bresci travelled from New York via
Paris and on June a. applied to the
municipal authorities of Prato for a
birth certificate that he might secure
2 permit TO carry arms. This was re-
fused because Of his character and past
offenses which he had committed against
the municipality.
On June Is he secured a passport for
New York, describing himself as a shoe
maker. Early in july he went To cas-
telsan Pietro to visit two Of his young
nieces. On the evening of July Is he
took the train for Milan via Bologna
Sressi was tall and slend II with an olive
complexion. dark eyes and slight rnns-
tache. His mother died in February
1891, and his father in 1895 He has two.
brothers. one, Lofenzo a shoemaker 1T
Cojano, Is years older than himself ana
the other Angiolo, for whom the muir
derer appears to have been at first mis-
taken AngiOlO is eight years older than
the assassin and is lieutenant of ar
tillery stationed at Caserta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
DELAY CUP RACE.
Upton Yacht Will Require Six Weeks
of Repairs.

Southampton. May 23.-so far as can
be ascertained the hull of the cup chal-
lenger is not injured. but she will be
docked for a thorough examination.
Sir Thomas Upton and others visited
the boat today and decided that six
weeks would be sufficient to put the
crippled yacht again in racing trim and
that it win probably be necessary to ask
for a delay in the date of the cup races
for this length of time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
The Assassin Of the Late King
Humbert of Italy
Commits Suicide in the SantO
StefanO Penitentiary.
HE HANGED HIMSELF
With a Rope Constructed From
His Blankets.
Is Said to Have Been Suffering
From RemOrse.

Rome. May 23-Bresci. the assassin
Of the late King Humbert has commit
ted suicide at the penitentiary Of Santo
Stefano.
Bresci recently had been suffering
from extreme excitement. declared to be
from remorse. Tuesday night ne made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23

Johannesburg. Transvaal Colony,
Nav 23-Marthinus Vessels Pretorius.
the first president of the Dutch African
Republic the title of which was
charged in 1853 to the South African
Republic died May 19 at Potchefstroom,
Transvaal Colony after two days hi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
IA Linoleum Trust

New York, May 2s.-The Journal of
Commerce says: It is reported that
the Union Lead and Oil company which
is now planning the acquisition of the
American Isinseed company, viii also
acquire large number of Hnoleum
cloth concerns. The report can not be
confirmed. but it is known that a deal
is in progress for the consolidation of
the linoleum interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
POLITICS DID IT.
Why Tim Donovan Was Dis
placed as Police Sergeant.
Owns That He Has Been a
Democrat.
A BRILLIANT RECORD.
For Fifteen Years Has Been the
Terror of Criminals.
His Position Was Needed For a
Political FavOrite.

Sergeant Tim Donovan, the veteran
Of the police force, after being reduced
to the rank of patrolman for politicak
reasons by Mayor Hughes and Chief of
Police Stahl handed in his resignation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
SAVED THE BANK.
DR.. W. T. Wallace Fights OF Four
Robbers.

Waverly. o.. May 2S.-Dr. W. T. Wall
lace engaged in a fight with four rob-
bers last night and saved the First Ma
tional bank and the pOstohice from be-
ing burgiarized. The doctor lives on
the second floor of the building. and
was awakened by the noise. He ex-
changed shots with the burglars. and
q trail of blood proves that his aim was
good. The crooks made their escape
from town on a freight train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23

lola, Kan. May 23.-Fire broke out in
the old Northrup building. occupied bv
the Gas City Tailoring. company. Cowan
Ausherman' s drug and grocery store,
Pancoast's jewelry store and the Pacific
Express Office Wednesday. The dam
age IS estimated at $40 600
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
Stops Buying Northern Pacific

London, May 23.-The stock exchange
committee for general purDosas Saci1sS
today 70 suspend the buying in Of North
ern Pacific shares until June 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
nFarried ii WelIineton.

WELLINGTON, KAN May 23--Dr. JeorBe
Walton Ward and Miss Gertrude Hitch
cock were married last evening az the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. a e. Hitchcock. by Rev. J. p
McClain. of the Congregational church
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago. May 23-7 a. m. temperate lures.
New York s.; Boston 68; Philadelphia
S. Washington 66. Chicago so; Mime
apolis "a Cincinnati 60i ST. Louis 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
GOING TO MANILA.
Mrs. Chaffee and Daughter to Sail on
TRANSPORT

New York, May 2S.-Afrs Chaffee, wife
Of General Chanee. and her daughter,
have left here for San Francisco They
viii sail for there for Manila on a gov
ernment transport.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23

Southampton, May 23.-Sir Thomas
Upton has asked that the cup races be
postponed until the first week in Oc-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-23
Weather Indication.

Chicago. MAY 23-Forecast for KAN
sas: enerally fair tonight and Friday
fresh westerly winds
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

sons and mullions and portions OF
the sash are pivoted or hinged to
open for ventilation.
Both the exterior and the interior
OF the building will be brilliantly il
Eliminated by means of acetylenc gas
piped 10 numerous jets.
The exterior will be covered with
staff and artistically colorcd to con-
formtothc other exposition buildings
in appearance. Beautiful translucent
effects will be produced as "A part OF
the lighting scheme.
The elegant Ohio State building is
10 be Illuminated with acetylene gas
~ will have n total of ESQ jets. of
which number 1G0 will be within the
structure, and the balance will serve
to set forth the exterior attractive
ness of the edifice, with its splendid
architecture, rich colorings and mag
nificent statuary, after Old Sol has
sunk in the western horizon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

There will be a very complete
acetylene exhibit at the Pan-Amcri-
can exposition. \ special building of
splendid proportions and design has
been erected for this purpose. 1t is
situated on the southwest corner at
the crossing Of the Mall and the Mid
way. and directly across the grand
canal. 90 the west. from the Machin-
cry and transportation building. H.
is an L-shapcd structure. the main
part being i11a by 10l feet. and the
wing j9ia by G5 feet. Its height is 40
feet.
The north or entrance front faces
the Mall. The walls are pierced by
broad windows, above n high base.
the arches of all openings being seq
mental in form. The fall is crowned
with decorated frieze and cornice,
surmounted by an ornamented bal
ustrade. The corner pedestals of the
main cornice balustrade are sur
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Cnuscs Snrnrisc-

The report of the majority has
caused considerable surprise. 1t was
generally believed that the commit
tee on relations would recommend
acceptance Of the Platt amendment
ON the basis of the Interpretation
given by Secretary Root. lut it was
not expected that such additions
would bee made 10 various clauses as
the majority recommends. \ prom
inent Cuban lawyer said Sunday:
"The majority report is not an ac-
ceptance of the Platt amendment. as
it distinguishes intervention on diff
ferent grounds"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

the latest patterns of the class Of
machinery in question. Roadmakinc
Is subject Of universal interest and
Importance, and how 10 construc.
good roads ut "A reasonable expense
is pulling many minds. The hope is
IN machinery Of the right kind. The
nost improved order will be exhib-
tied here.
The evolution of devices for devel-
oping power will be illustrated with
completeness never before attempt
ed. The newest types of steam and
gas engines will be shown. together
with their accessories.
Factory machinery is constantly
undergoing improvement and brand
new inventions are every little while
gwen 10 the world. Some are so won
derful in their mechanism as to seem
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Machinery and Transportation
Splendid Exhibits to Be Seen at the
Pan American Exposition


TIME machinery and Transports
ton features of the Pan-Amer-
lean exposition promise TO be
o. superior interest. The inventive
Yankee has for hundred years been
particularly active in producing ma
chinery. Every year adds new lau-
rels TO his well decorated brow, and
he can but marvel at his own prog
rcsS. In recent years he has been
particularly active in producing au-
tomato machinery. It is said that
with the first steam engines il was
necessary 10 have boy work the &C.
centres. One day particularly
bright boy who preferred play 10
work threw himself out Of "A job by
fixing the eccentrics TO work auto
matically. American inventive genius
has been building more and more of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

almost human. This feature of the
machinery exhibit will be Astounding
IL interest for all visitors.
The transportation exhibit will be
no less interesting. The world wa,
never before on wheels TO the extent
that il is to-day. With our own coun-
try gridironcd with railways and ev-
cry other country destined TO be like
wise marked with the steel tracks of
ambitions commerce, the transporta-
ton exhibits will attract the visitors
as those Of no other exposition ever
uId' MARK BENNITT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
THE CUBANS ARE DIVIDED
Majority and Minority Reports on
the Plat Amendment Made
to the Convention.
CHANGES URGED IN SOME CLAUSES.
Minority Says United states Is Incon-
sistent in Asking for Naval sta
tions-Hecomm "A Commercial
Treaty That shall lie BASED Upon
Reciprocity.

Havana, May 2O.-The committee
on relations Of the Cuban constitu-
tional convention will submit ior-
ity and minority reports 10 the con
vention to-day. The ma iority report
in an introduction quotes Article one
of the treaty of Paris, the joint reso-
/ luton Of the United States congress 5
and the Platt amendment, and then
proceeds as follows:
"InasmuCh as Secretary Root being au-
thoriZed by President Mckinley, says that
the Platt law has for its object the guar
anteeing OF the independence of Cuba and
does not mean interference with its gov
eminent, or the exercise OF a protectorate
or of sovereignty. and also that interview
ton viii only take place when independ-
ence is endangered by outside powers or
grave interior disturbances, creating an
archy; and. inasmuch as Secretary Root
has said that the naval stations Will not be
used for vantage points of Intervention.
but only 20 protect cuba against foreign
powers, We report as follows:
That, I'm virtue OF the fact that tho
Platt law. I'm its preamble says IL is full
hllment OF the joint resolution and has
been adopted by congress with the priuCi-
pal object OF establishing independence, we
90 propose 20 the convention 20 accept the
ton "
The n-st. second. fourth and NTH clauses
are quoted in their entirety. The third
clause has the following addition: cit be-
irt understood that the United States have
ihr right 10 intervene 90 prevent the action
or "a foreign power or disturbances causing
state of anarchy and that the intcrvcu-
ton shall always Doe the act of the United
states, and not OF Isolated agents. The
intervention shall suppose neither sover-
tIertN nor pr0tcct1r3te and shall only
last sufficiently long Go establish normal
conditions. SAID Intervention. IL IS also un-
oerstood. shall not have the right 10 inter-
i're M The government but only the right
TO preserve independence"
An addition 90 the sixth clause says that
the ownership OF the Isle OF Pines shah be
settled 10y "a future treaty.
An addition TO the seventh clause saws:
1T shall Doe understood that the naval sta
tions do not give the United States the
right TO Interfere with the interior govern
mert, but are established for the sole pur-
pose OF protecting American waters from
foreign invasion directed against Cuba or
the United states Cuba Will sell or lease
the necessary lands at points 10 be agreed
upon later"
An addition TO the eighth clause says that
the government of Cuba suggests at the !
same time treaty of commerce based !
upon reciprocity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
ENTRANCE MACHINERY AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
FAN-ANiERlCAN EXPOSITION.

a class Of machines that will feed
themselves and perform their in
tricate work without other attention
than starting and stopping.
The machinery exhibits will include
the most modern agricultural ma
chinery and appliances There has
been remarkable progress in this one
direction during recent years. and
the saving of time and expense bv
the new machinery produced must be-
recognized and taken advantage Of
10y WideaWake agriculturiSts. A
this exposition will be assembled all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Devoted to Acctylene Gas
The Building in Which This New Wonder viii
Be Displayed at the Pan-Amercan


mounted 10y groups of statuary. Tn,
various roofs of the building are hi
roofs, the main roof being termi
mated by cresting win large let
ters forming the word "Acetylcnc.'
The letters and ornaments Of tn,
panel add much 10 the attractiyenes,
of the building.
On either side of the two main en-
frances are large ornamental ped
estals and vases.
The interior of the building con.
sistsof one large open floor space and
a small, dark room.
The windows are divided by tran
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
ALBANY STRIKE SETTLED.
Traction Company md Its Men
Come To satisfactory
Agreement

Albany, y. y, May 2o.--The great
street railway strike, lasting y DAYS.
requiring the presence Of 5000 mem
bers Of the national guard in the city.
costing the lives Of two prominent
merchant, and entailing an expense
to the county OF Albany OF over $780,
300, is amicabiy settled. and if the
agreements are kept there will be no
trouble for three years at least.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

81 have been troubled with indipes.
tion Tor ten years, have tried many
things and spent much money TO no pur-
pose until tried Kodal Dyspepsia Cure
L nave taken two bottles and gotten more
relief from them than all other medi-
cines taken. | feel more like boy than
have felt in twenty years. Anderson
Riggs of Sunny Lane. Tex. Thousands
have testified as did Mr. Riggs. Sharrar
d Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Fcmininc Einnncc

Gounghus band - Merciful heavens.
woman! What do you want with all
that soap?
Mrs. Nomughushand-I don't want
the soap at all. ] bought it for the
wrappers, so that ] could get one of
the lovely prilcs.-Town Topics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
The Best Flood Purifier.

Inc blood IS constantly being purified
by the lungs, liver and kidneys Keep
lhese organs IN healthy condition and
me bowels regular and you will have
no heed OF blood purifier. For this
purpose there Is nothing equal to Cham
peiIain Stomach and Liver Tablets,
one dose OF them will do you more good
than dollar bottle o. the best blood
puriher Price, 25c. Samples at Bivins
X Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

4 CEI4LENE has found a wide
n field of usefulness. The bright
white light of the new gas IL
Eliminates the streets and buildings
OF many towns and villages. Its use
ia isolated dwellings and factories
is extensive and constantly increas.
iHg 1t is preferred in many instances
in cities for lighting public buildings
and dwellings,. At Niagara Falls
there is the largest calcium carbide
plant in the void, that of the Union
Carbide company. 1t is from this
calcium carbide that acetylene gas is
generated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Presbyterinns Meet.

Philadelphia, May 1.-THE one hun
drcd and thirteenth Pre- byterian gem
eral assembly convened here Thurs
day. The body elected Rev. DR.. Henry
{. Minton. of California, moderator by
a vote of 337 10 go for DR.. Purvcs. Of
New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
No Difference.

Mamma, if Mr.. Goldsnap proposes
to me tonight, shall l say yes at
once. or keep him waiting?"
letter hold him off, my dear. Tell
him you must ask me"
But ] might just as well tell him
yes. Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
A testimonial from Old Eng
land.

al consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for bron.
chitis, saws Mr.. William Savory, OF
Warrington. England. 1T has saved
my wife's life, she having been martyr
to bronchitis for over six years, being
most OF the time confined TO her bed
She is now quite we'll" Sold by Sharrar
& Mulholland
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Trnc to liz Word

Lodger-This week / shall have TO
owe you my rent.
Landlady-That is what you said
last week.
Lodger-Well, didn't keep my
word ?-Tit-Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Corn Deal Ends

Chicago, May 1S.-Phillips sold
100000 bushels of May corn Friday.
closing his deal in that option with
total profit of S62j,0OO lie may
make 100000 more.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Helpful Advice

" sent postage stamp for n
pamphlet which was TO tell me how TO
succeed"
What did IL sayP"
ut said: Make better use of your
hostage stamps - "','oaro Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
4 Cnn,ictinn-

"If you are TO succeed i'm this world
YOU must be firm. Never take any
thing back"
ON mean never give anything
back said the ward politician. who
happened just then TO Ice counting
money.-Washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

Grand Rapids, Mich, May 1s.-Ed-
win +. TIL. former assistant secretary
of state and ambassador 10 Germany
under the Cleveland administration,
died in this city aged 60 wears.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
AgriCIIIfmrnI.

OF evil money b. the root,
And yet mankind won't stop.
We all turn farmers. and we try,
To raise another crop
Was hlugtOn star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Killed i'm N Wreck

Sharon Springs, Kan. May I'm a
railway wreck near here Engineer
Herman. Brakeman Osborn and two
track walkers were killed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

The new woman wants TO brace up
and be man
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
CAS- TORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
si sss's the Of z9zlzZa(
Thousands nave Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
HOW To Find OnA

FIJI bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours: a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
Tie Cnrc of Infnnt.

She makes herself the slave Of her
baby"
Yes ."
Yes; she won't permit anybody
else 10 weigh him, and the result is
She can't be away from home more
than two hours at a time. Smart
Set.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24


There is comfort in the knowledge so
otien expressed. that Or. Kimer's swamp
Flo35t' the great kidney remedy fulnlls every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver bladder and every part
CT the urinary passage. It corects inability
10 hold water and soaiding pain in passing
H. or bad effects following use Of liquor,
VINE or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and 10 get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. It stands the highest for its won
ceriul cures Of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery f~,F0~
and book that tells nT-==sss q -rr..s,
more about it, both sent e T..s Ess
absolutely free by mail. ~. "a .. Esy1
address DR.. Kilmer 81 Home o, sv,or1--poo,
20, binghamton, N. 7. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
ScIf-I:Nnnhinntion
Each day t

Each day this question ask twill pay, |
WOt:
Am l "a humbug or am n0t?"
-CLIoag0 Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

Sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble too
frequent desire to
pass il or pain in
the back is also
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24

p 1t is no triniug sin to tr fl4 with sin.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-05-24
What 70 No

convincing proof that the kidneys and bad
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-17
Remembers the Rooster.

The st. Louis Republic con-
tanned an article last Sunday
stating that the original roost-
err. an emblem of the Democrat
ic party, was owned by Joe
Chapman, a resident Of Hun
cock county. Ind, during tile
ferties. Judge D. S. Scott, of
the Justice Court, lived in
Hancock county at the time
and we'll remembers the famous
rooster in question. He was
an intimate friend of Mr.. Chap
man.-Hanuibal Journal.