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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

witness to one such incident. The
train was en- route to Chicago and was
passing through Illinois The conduc
tor. a pompous man. with great
wealth of bay window, entered the
smoking car. 1t was about midnight
and the lights were turned low. A man
who. from choice or necessity. it mat
tiers not which had given the porter
a quarter for a pillow, was curled UP
in two seats turned together. After
some shaking. he half awoke and
drowslly fishing from his pocket a pass.
handed ii to the man of brass buttons
He scanned it critically by the light of
his lantern, and without detaching the
going from the return portion. left the
car. The passenger had dropped Oft
into a doze and not noticed the neglect
TO give him back the return portion
Alter a While the conductor came into
the car and, passing along the aisle
until he came to where the passenger
was snoring. awole him.
All right sir. All right" he ex-
claimed scrambling to a sitting pos
t3re and rubbing his eyes. Where arr
we?"
Where did YOU get this pass?" was
the question fired at him.
1t is a pass issued by your general
manager. Don't it show for itselfe"
Yes that's all right sir. But how
did you get it,"
Why" remarked the passenger.
STRENGTHENING himself up in the seat ana
wrote to him for it and he sent it to
me. Anything wrong about that?"
Do you know the general manager p.
asked the conductor
Very We'll sir"
What's his name2"
Look here, pardner" exclaimed the now
thoroughly aroused pilgrim. that's none
of your Id business. Now let me tell you
something since you've got so gay. There
IS just one test you can subject me fC.
and then. if YOU are not satisfied you can
take ND that pass and require me to pay
lare you Ravens asked me to submit TO
that test. Produce your slip and pencil.
and if the name I write does not cores
pond with the signature on the pass you
take it up. If it does then go about your
business and Eli go to sleep"
The conductor didn't press the matter
any further and passed on. Happening
To know the general manager and meeting
him at the hotel the next day. I narrated
the incident and asked him what the con
ductor meant. Why he replied laugh
ing. he was trying to increase his salary.
We have a standing rule awarding to ev
cry conductor who lifts pass found in
possession Of anyone other than the owner
10 per cent of the face value Of the ira rs
portation. Hank (the cOn), thought per
haps he could trap the man. But 1 guess
the pass was in the hands of the man to
whom it was issued. Al least he kne "
his rights and knew the kind Of test that
should be made. if at all. '-Des Moines
Ire giSter and Leader
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23
ALL DEAD NOW.
Last Survivors Of the Massa-
chusetts Accident Succunib.

San Juan, P. r.. Jan. 23-AIexander
Dassett of Durham. N. C.. and James
Garfield Patterson Of Pittsburg, lands
men of the battleship Massa chusetts,
who were injured by the explosion jan
uary IS. of the powder charge of an
eight inch gun. died in the military hos
pital here last night. The remains of
Dassett will be embalmed and shipped
to the United States. Patterson's body
probably will be buried here. They
were the last survivors of the gun crew
of nine men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23
Chfef niatsoh Is Dead.

Cincinnati, Jan. 23.-Colonel Philip
Dietseh, superintendent Of police died
today He was born in Bavaria, Octo-
Der 7. 1870 When quite young he came
to the United States and entered the
regular army serving in Washington
Territory He re-enlisted when tho
civil war broke out in 1881 and served
IN the Army of the Potomac and at the
close of the war entered the police force
of Cincinnati with which he was almost
continuously connected throughout the
remainder of his life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23
Defraudine the Government.

Bucharest. Jan. 23.-Two high officials
of the ministry of finance have been
arrested on the charge CT defrauding the
government out of several hundred
thousand francs through the drawing o.
government bonds. Two local bankers
are accused of connivance in the frauds
One Of them has been arrested and the
other has dfsa preared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

are cordially invited to attend these
services.
The electric lights for the new taber-
nacle are in: the platform for singers is
built; the room is decorated with flags
and bunting; the six big stoves are
ready for the meeting to organize the
chorus tonight. Prof Oliver wants to
have 325 or more voices. and thinks
North Topeka can easily furnish thar
age who can sing is urged to attend
the first meeting at the new tabernacle
tonight at 7:30. North Topeka can have
big chorus, and it will
While the 13-year-old daughter of Mr..
]. c. Dolman of West Gordon street was
returning from Grant school Wednesday
she was set upon by two colored girls
named Dufford who beat and abused
her shamefuily The assault was en-
tirely unprovoked. and Mr.. Dolman
says he could not account for their at
tack on his daughter As the colored
girls are large and strong for their age
it was only the interference of some
older persons which prevented the Dol
man child from being seriously hurt.
Mrs. A V. Heyden died this morning
at 3 O'Clock of cancer at the family
home, 1907 Jackson street. Mrs. Heyden
had been a sufferer for a number OF
years and for the past several months
had been confined to her bed She is
an old resident OF Topeka and before her
health was impaired was q prominent
worker in the Second Presbyterian
church. She leaves a husband and two
grown sons, Messrs. George ana Frank,
a devoted daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank
Heyden, and Miss Lizzie Rose, while not
a daughter of the house has been to the
deceased a daughter in everything but
name The funeral viii be held sunday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock from the Second
PRESBYTERIAN church and the burial VIII
be in Rochester cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23
WI EXHIBITS HIS AUTO.
Excitement in Palace When He
Whirled Along in His Machine.


Whirled Along in His Machine.
your majesty" said WI. with his
choicest after dinner air, I am about TO
induce you 10 gasp d few times. 1 think
the next number viii about convince
YOU that the wonderful country of
America has our Pekin dime museums
beat at the start when it comes to pro-
ducing the mervelous."
Some Of my ancestry" observed the
empress in her quaintest manner, must
have lived in Missouri In other words,
you will have to exhibit"
Just So smiled WI Excuse R1e
for one moment It IS necessary that I
bring the next display in personally
Mr.. Ting Fang left the place for
moment and soon there arose a wild
alarm at The outer gates
The wild alarm increased to a tumult
There could be heard the hiss of steam.
the foot of horn. the crashing OF walls
and the Pekinese for such exclamations
as.
stop him,"
XIII himi"
Fireman, save my chiIdi'
Have pityi" etc.
In a moment however. WI dashed
through the doors. gayly twisting the
lever of his automobile. He brought the
painting machine to a stop before the
throne with a grand sweep and curve
and DirOuette that made Isl Ann jump
as if there were mice on the menu.
What is that?" she demanded.
Amt it a dandy2" asked WI. It's a
40-horse power stem winding terror of
the road. 1t has 1O6 notches on the han
ole and has only been out one season.
tell you this is the greatest
But what's it's name2 What's it's
name ?"
Nance 0. yes It is Blue Bosom. AMI
is a twin of Sudden Death. and out Of
the same shops as the Purple Pestil-
ence."
Here WI twitched a lever and tbs.
machine spun forward ten feet. knock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23
Julian Ralph,s Funeral.

New York, Jan. 23--The funeral ser
vices over the remains of Julian Ralph
the writer and newspaper man. were
held today at Christ church. The mem
bers of Mr.. RalDh's family and men
and women prominent in the artistic
and newspaper world were present. The
interment and additional services will
be held al Red Bank. n. J.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23
Topeka commandery No. 8 knights
Templar.

The officers and Sir knights Of Tope-
ka Commandery No. 5, viii assemble at
their asylum in full Templar uniform
on Sunday. the 25th day of January A.
D.. 1903. at ? o'clock p. m. sharp. for the
purpose Of attending the funeral Of our
deceased Frater. Sir John Greif
J. W MCCLURE, E. c.
LUTHER NJ NELLIS, Recorder.
City Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad. 525 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

City Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad, 525 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

The Transfers union will hold a meet
ing Saturday night S o'clock at 400
Kansas avenue. All teamsters are re-
Quested to be present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Two million Americans suffer the tor
turing pangs of dyspepsia. No need to.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures At any
drug store.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Mrs. Robert Merrick gave a thimble
party at her home, 1901 Harrison street,
today for Mrs. J. T. Pringle of Bur-
Hngame and Mrs William Newton Of
Hutchinson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Mrs William Albright entertained a
few young women very informally at
luncheon Thursday afternoon for her
sister, Miss Ruder of Leavenworth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Mrs. J. s. Parks entertained at dinner
and all night party Thursday night Miss
Nellie Dodge, Miss Florence Morton,
Miss Kate Lyle, Miss Isabelle Gaylord
of Beloit, and Miss Mabel AMMAN of
Beloit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Miss Annie Douglass gave luncheon
at o'clock in the tea room today for
some Of the women of the u and I club
who afterwards spent the a-ternoon at
the Midwinter exposition Her guests
We're Mrs. James Philip de Bevers Kaye.
Mrs. Frank Patterson. Mrs William II
Eastman Mrs John Thomas Greens.
Mrs. William L. Newcomer, Miss Lakin
and Miss Anna Marie Nellis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Mr. and Mrs. H. b Kelly will enter
tain at dinner at their home SIS Tyler
street tonight, Governor ". ]. Bailey,
Congressman ard Mrs. Chester I. Long.
Mr.. Cyrus Leland and Nr. and Mrs. W
G. Kelly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

city Ticket Office. Union Pacific
Railroad, z525 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Mrs. Willard n. Hall received her
friends between the hours of and s
O'Clock this afternoon at her home, cor
ner of Twelfth and Topeka avenues.
Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Thomas z. Eli
son of Fort Wayne. Indiana. received
with her and the assisting friends were
Mrs John Z. Lord. Mrs Frederick
Freeman, Mrs. John G. AcClintock, Mrs.
Robert Pierce, Mrs. James A Troutman,
Mrs Frank G. Willard, Mrs. VIM. Hen
derson, Mrs. j. c. AIohler. Mrs. Arthur
Iingafelt, Mrs. \. J. Cole. Mrs J. D.
Mcfarland, Mr.. William A Morton.
Mrs. A A. GODDARD, Mrs. Alice CIugston,
Mrs. Schuyler c. Nichols, Mrs. Augustus
Zahner, Miss Landrigan. Miss Mary
Thompson, Miss Lord and Miss Trout
man
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Read theNstste journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-23

Mrs. Chester l. Long win give a re-
ceptiOn at the Copeland Wednesday af-
ternoon of next week Congressman
and Mrs. Long will remain in Topeka
until after his election at United States
senator and the Kansas Day club ban
quet, leaving for Washington about the
LIST of February Their daughters, Ag-
mes and Margaret Long, who are now in
Medicine Lodge, VIII Join them here
Tuesday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
TO MEET
EXPENSES
OF STATE.
Substitute Appropr|atlorBiII, Re-;
ported Today, Provides for an
ExpedItura Of Sl,4l2,025.

Substitute bill "a" which was present.
ed in the house today by Chairman Arm
ington OF the finance committee OF the
house. will be considered week from to-
day by the house. The original bill VIII
be recommended 10 be indefinitely post
poned. The bin is a lengthy document
there are not many changes when COM
pared with the bill passed last year.
The original bin presented this year
called for total appropriation OF N.4l2,s2o
and from this amount there were III items
OF reduction for a trial OF SlS,35O. To the
original amount was added an appropria-
ton OF S2500 for the Rhode Island school
OF design, making the net reduction
sl5.S50. The total appropriation carried by
the substitute bill is 81, 396.gb
As compared with the bill passed last
year, a substitute bill. by the way, the
increase II s65 i4o. or this amount con-
siderable part is for the board OF charities
and correction, there Is an appropriation
for the commission on a state sanatorium
for consumptives, and other miscellane-
Gus items. Last years bill had reduc-
tions from the original bill OF S15,4O and
the net increase was $500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
A WILL CONTEST.
Heirs Of Mary v MCCIOSkey Appeal From
Decision of the MunIciaal Court.

There was a hearing today in the appel
late division of the Supreme court. IN the
case of David Mulholland and other ap-
pellants against William +. A. Gillian and
others, executors.
The matter conceived what purports to
be the will OF Mary V. McCloskey Of
Providence which was probated after
her death. Certain OF the heirs objected
10 the probating OF the instrument as II
conveyed no property and appointed as
executors OF her estate DIR. William r.
A. Gillian OF Pawtucket and James Brand
ly OF Walpole, Mass.
The appellants claim that the woman
did no. know that the paper she was
signing was a will and that according to
the testimony at the trial OF the case in
the Municipal court she had taken several
drinks OF strong liquor on the day the
paper was signed. They claim further
that an instrument testamentary in form
which contains no disposition of property
is no will and should not be admitted TO
probate. that DIR. Gillian had some sort
of control over the woman and did in
fluence her and was oficious In the mat
ter. They wish "A new trial in the case.
Peter j. Quinn is attorney for the ap-
pellants and Doran and Flanagan for the
appellee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The total imports of dry goods at the
port OF New York for this week were
valued at S3.Oi2,19
Albert c. Cowles was today appointed a
fourth class postmaster at North Crafts
bury. Vt.
Prof CASTOR Paris. member OF the
French academy and professor of the
College OF France. died this morning at
Paris. lie was born in 1888
It is understood that the Canadian gov
erument intends introducing bill next
session OF parliament raising the poll tax
on Chinese from 500 to 500 This Is in
accordance with the request or rhe Chi
neso and Japanese commission.
William IT, RustOn. who represented
the 1ith MlddlcseN district I'm the Massa-
chusctts house Of representatives. ana
who was well known besides as a printer
died az his home. IS Fairmon, street,
Maiden here today from Brights disease.
lie had been confined 90 his home for
two weeks and since Sunday had been
unconscious. Mr.. Ruston was born in
Huntington, Quebec IS years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
NEW. W.Y-gL!CTED JUSTICE.

Associate Justice Clarke III. Johnson
was born I'm Foster. which town he now
represents in the general assembly, Nov.
IS, 1851. He was educated at the lap
ham institute and Brown university
where he was graduated with the class
of ~. He studied law and was admit
ted to the bar and took more or less
prominent part in politics.
He was elected recording clerk Of the
house OF representatives I'm 1881 and
served in that capacity for five years
In 1856 he was elected justice OF the
Eighth Judicial district. which office he
now holds. lie was elected a representa-
tive in May 1892 and has been elected
each year. lie has been this year con
sidered the leader OF the house and Is a
member OF the most important commit
tees. being chairman Of the committees
on the judiciary.
He Is a member of Hamilton lodge, No
Is. A. +. and A. M: Scituate Royal Arch
Chapter: st. ohn's Commandery, No. /, OF
Providence; Is supreme assistant dictator
OF the knights OF Honor. a member of
Hope lodge T. o. O. F.: OF Narragansett
Encampment. No. 1. and OF the Sunset
club of the annexed district. He has re-
Gently retired from the presidency of the
West Side club OF this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
KILLING OF
CHARLES
PORTER
Farmer Chase Given a Hearing
Before District Court Judge
Baker at Newport.

The hearing OF the case of Issac Chase
on the charge OF manslaughter for killing
Charles Porter, a colored man. at Ports
mouth. two weeks ago today. took place
in the district court at Newport today
before Judge Baker
A number OF witnesses were introduced
by the town authorities and for the de-
fense and at ] o'clock the court took a re-
cess until theis afternoon for the further
consideration OF the case. There were no
new developments in the case.
The witnesses for the prosecution In
cluded the medical examiner. who took
charge OF the body and held the autopsy
and found that death had been instanta-
neous, the pulmonary artery and spinal
cord having been cut, George Carter, who
had been called early In the day TO the
Chase place and been sent for all officer,
Samuel Carter, who was a witness OF the
shooting and testified that Chase had
warned Porter 10 get off the premises or
he would shoot him, and that Porter ad-
yanced and Chase fired without taking
aim.
Town Sergeant Butler testified that he
had met Chase and that the latter had
told him that he had shot the celered
man, and Butler had then placed Chase
under arrest
The defence introduced witnesses to
show that Porter. the colored man, had
purchased a revolver and cartridges the
day before he went to Chase's farm and
TO his having gone to Lawyer Nolan
and told that Chase had told stories
about him, Porter. and had said that
people followed him and that he heard
trumpets blowing I'm his ears, and that
Chase had said that he was sorry he
had shot the man. but that he was
obliged to shoot him 10 protect himself
and family.
The defence Is putting in its strongest
case with the expectation that self de-
fence will be sufficiently proved TO war
rant the judge In his discharging the
prisoner II Is not believed, however.
that Judge Baker will take this respon-
sibility but will hold Chase for the action
Of the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
AN ICY BATH.
MoVannesSlan Sues for Damages as Result
Of Plunge Into River.

by reason OF a plunge into the icy wa
ters OF the Providence river between the
side of a barge and Wilkesbarre piS,
Thomas Hovannessian claims he was
badly injured and received n severe
shock.
lie has brought suit FOR 5000 damages
way. owners of the barge Ira A. Allen.
The plainum was employed as a coal
shoVelcr at the pier and was ordered by
the foreman TO go aboard the barge TO
assist in getting out her cargo. The only
means provided 10 get aboard the cratt
was a ladder roauhing from the rail or
the barge TO the dock While climbing
this he claims it broke and let him fall
into the icy water. striking his head on a
plank and injuring hi mhadly in addition
to the Wctting
Barney and Lee appear for tho plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
NONSUlT ORDERED.
Thomas Hayden Loses Hls Suit for Damages
Against Newell Coal Company.

The case of Thomas Hayden pro ami
against The Newell Coal company OF
Pawtucket. which was non-suted on the
ground that the plaintiff brought suit
against the wrong party was up before
the appellate division of the supreme
court recently on the plaintiffs petition
for new trial.
In rescript filed today the court ex-
pressed the opinion that the non-suit was
properly granted and denied the petition
for a new trial. The young man who was
injured was a coal shoveler and was
struck by a falling stanchion on a coal
barge.
lie sued the coal company who were
consignees OF the barge's cargo when by
ruling OF the court he should have sued
the owners OF the barge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
POLICE
SEARCH FOR
EVIDENCE
Morally Certain Of Identity Of
BuTdiCk's Murderer, but Want
to SubStantiate Their Theory

Buffalo, ~. Y March 6.-In spite OF the
fact that the police and the officials or
the district attorneys office have re-
peatedly declared and continue 10 assert
that they were morally certain of the
identity OF the person who brutally muir
dered Edwin L. Burdick a week ago and
that that person was woman they still
hesitate TO make decisive move.
Suggestions that might give clue TO
the motive Tor the murder have been Gag
erly sought and sifted. lnnunefaDle
clues have been followed. The poli/
say many of these have strengthened
their suspicious until they are almost
positive OF the Identity OF the murderer,
but material evidence IS lacking. rhere
were few signs OF activity at the district
attorneys Office today. The police are
spread feeling that they are at a stand
still for the present at least.
In theory the police are In position 10
lay their hands upon the murderer at any
moment. but In evidence TO warrant an
arrest they are no nearer the solution OF
the mystery than they were one week
ago
An official in a position 10 know the ex-
act situation said: "In actual evidence
which would support an arrest we are as
badly off az we ever were. At the same
time We are morally certain who tho
murderer is
DO YOU expect an arrest today7' he
was asked.
NO. not today, nor tomorrow. nor the
next day
when do you expect an arrest?"
"When facts that would convince jury
are found TO %lbstantiate our theory. We
must have strong evidence when We ar
rest anybody. for We know that az soon
as an arrest is made lawyers are stand
ing ready TO apply for habeas corpus pro-
ceedings 10 rush us into court and make
us disclose our case at the first jump.
Does suspicion still point TO n woman?"
at does IL points TO one who had TO
meet expenses amounting to about 800
month without any visible means to
meet them"
"Will you name herr"
I'VE will name no names until one is
written in the warrent charging the per-
son with murder I'm the first degree"
Perhaps the most interesting develop
ment in connection with the crime itself
Is the interview given by DIR. Marcy in
which he says that the victims head was
not only beaten to a pulp but that the
murderer carefully wrapped quilt
around the murdered mans body. If the
blows on the head had not been fatal the
victim would have smothered In the quilt
around his head.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-03-06
HEARD ON DEMURRER.
Case Of Benjamin B. BosWorth Against the
Union Railroad Co. Before Appellate Division

There was hearing on the demurrer
10 the declaration i'm the case OF Benja-
min b. Bosworth against the Union Rail-
road company I'm the appellate division Of
the supreme court today. The case Is one
which was brought by the plaintiff to re-
cover damages on account of injuries re-
ceived while riding in car Of the defend
ant corporation on Pawtucket avenue
during the late strike. lie claimed he was
hit by stones thrown by members Of the
mob and that the company WAS negligent
I'm providing for his safety.
The demurrer was 60 the effect that IL
was not the duty OF the defendant com
pany To exercise the utmost vigilance and
care In protecting the plaintiff as a pas
senger against violence and risk OF in
jury.
John w. Hogan and Henry Il. Tiepke
are counsel for the plaintiff.