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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
BAD TINES IN FRANCE.
Free Traders say 1t Is the Result of tile
Protective Tariff.

WAsHTNGToN, Nov. 2S.-There ap-
pears to be . curious resem blance be
tween the commercial situation in France
and that in the United States, arising
from Numerically opposite causes as set
forth in the report to the interior de
partment by Steven Angel, United States
commercial agent at RoubaiX. lie quotes
from a leading French authority as fol
lows:
The commercial situation is grave, Or
It appears to be. which is the same thing
for the general public. There are pro-
teclionists and free traders, both
of whom seek the solution accord
ing to their respective views Of
the financial policy now in force, which
IS decidedly a protectIonist one. The
financial crisis is cOntemporaneous with
the Inauguration of the new tariff and
the supporters OF the tariff are called on TO
explain the fact that from the commence
ment Of the wear 1892. which was the
date of the enactment of the new tariff,
until Septem Der 1894. there was falling
off in exports of more than 6,S99 million
francs.
bad times exist They began with
the new tariff. Therefore the tariff
is the cause. Such is the rea-
soning which the free traders
put forward, but the protectionists
point TO the fact that France does not
suffer alone from the diminutiOn Of the
exports: that England, country with a
free trade policy has suffered az well,
and that the depression which exists in
France is experienced everywhere.
1T is generally admitted nevertheless,
that the tariff is responsible for the fall
ing off of 69y million francs IN exporta-
tions to Spain and 80 million to Switzer-
land during these thirty-six months The
result is that the free traders and suffer
ers from the depression II general are
crying out loudly and are demanding
change in the existing legislation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
An INSANE CENTER RUSH.
A Student Injured at Football. Went Crazy
and Frightened His schooImates.

LITTLE Falls. n. ". Nov. 2S=Barney
Foote, a student at the Fairfield semin-
AIRY, seven miles from this village was
taken violently insane Sunday night. the
resnlt Of injury in football game.
The faculty Of the school have done
everything possible to prevent the mat
ter becoming public.
Foote was center rush for the semina-
~ eleven, and was a good player. On
saturday the team played at Fort Plain
against the strong team of the Clinton
Liberal institute. An injury to the head
which Foote then received seemed so
slight that nothing was thought Of it at
the time. On Sunday night Foote arose
and dressed himself IN his football suit
He grabbed his room mate and threw him
violently to the floor The later. per
ceiving that he had to do with a maniac,
cried for help. Before assistance came
FoOte jumped upon him IN a merciless
manner. Several students rushed into
the room and FOote grabbed his valise
and threw it at the leader, saying: IN Now
catch the ball and go around the end"
The student was knocked down. The
maniac then grabbed water
pitcher and an oil can and held
the students at bay They we're
for their rooms and locked the DOORS
One student who was in the hallway.
was pursued by FOote, and to escape him
jumped from = second story window.
thirty feet to the ground, hurting his
kneepan.
Foote amused himself until daylight
BY lining up against the doors. and, with
his valise Tor the football, rushing and
knocking them from their hinges. He
guarded the stairs, and would not let
any one near him. Finally the football
team lined up in the yard below, and
Foote. seeing them, went down and took
his place as center Then a constable
grabbed him from behind and bound
him.
His parents came from their home at
Deanviile, Madison county, \. \, and
0ok him to the Utica insane asylum
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
CARNEGIE HUMBUG.
Senator sherman says He was HespOn-
sibIe for CieveIand-s Election.

Senator sherman says He Was RespOn-
sibie for Cleveland Election.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S-..Are the times
worse now than when you were secre-
tary of the treasury" asked a reporter
of Senator John Sherman today.
Mo- replied the Senator. there was
no worse papic than that following Jay
Cookies failure. 1t was d panic without
much money in the country. This is 4
panic with plenty Of money. 1 told
President Hayes that he did not 90 away
enough He did 60 several times, even
went far as California. 4 ou know
that Jefferson, and Madison. too, would
leave this city and GO 10 their rrs pecfive
farms aud stay there for months. Mr.
Cleveland and Dir. Harrison before him
misconceived the nature of their office,
which is social, outlooking, assuring and
ceremonial"
"Do you think the president has any
great occasion to reorganize our currency
or, as he calls it, 70 reform the currency"
NO. He is not probable to better it.
He must commence at the other end and
restore our revenue and then his specie
reserve viii not be pOached upon. Cleve-
land made the situation which Carlisle
staggers under
Carnegie says this is a great mistake
OF Cleveland-t0 reform the currency
Il think Carnegie is a good deal of a
humbug. He assisted to bring Cleveland
back upon Us by starting d conflict with
his Ia bOr y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
GROVER IN HIS SHIRT.

Thought He Must Fse sick, when He saw
Him.
WAsHINGroN, \ ov. SS.-The venerable
Gardiner q. Hubbard. president of the
National Geographical society. is Presi-
dent Cleveland's nearest neighbor out on
the Woodley road. Monday night some
one called him up on the telephone, say
ing that there NJ as a report that Air
Cleveland was very III and asked if he
knew anything about it, AIr Hubbard
said he did not. Then would he be SO
obliging as to send somebody over to in
quire. They have a telephone at Wood
ley,' said OIr. Hubbard, .swhy don't you
use that AAm afraid Of disturbing the
family" was the reply
3Ir Hubbard is a good natured man.
and he sent Grandson, his coachman,
over to make an inquiry. In few mo-
ments Grandson returned. and. being a
coachman Of great dignity and correct
notions, Informed Mr. Hubbard in great
excitement, that the president was well,
but that something might be the matter
with him, because he was wandering
about the house in his shirt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
ATHERTON'S ASSISTANT.
Shall II BE Harry Overhoit or George

Shall 1t BE Harry OverhoIt or George
IA. Seward
State Treasurer elect Otis /. Atherton
has not yet announced the appointment
0f the assistant state treasurer
The strongest rivalry for that position
seems to be between the present incum-
bent, George Vi. Seward. who was ia the
office under Ex-Treas urer >. O., StOver
and who. on account of his fitness Tor
the position, was retained by the present
Treasurer wv. III. Biddle, and Harry f.
Overholt. a brother-in-Iaw of Lieut.
Governor elect James A. Troutman, and
who was formerly teller or the Kansas
y ational bank.
one or ME-. Stewards strongest hackers
j. J. r. Burton. who was influential in
his being retained as assistant TO Treas
urer Biddle Hr. Overholts friends are
still confident that he Will be named for
the position, but Mr. Stewards managers
also think they have a cinch on the Job.
The salary OF this position Is $17OO a
year, which is 500 in excess of any
which the other state officers assistants
rnrpfye
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
TWO USELESS POSITIONS.
One OF which seems to BE to Watch the
CoNs In state Hauss Yard.

One OF which seems to BE to Watch tn
Cows ian state House Yard.
There are two positions at the state
house which exist without any authority
of law, according to a former state house
employe who has been looking up the
records on the jobs which may fall to the
lot of fortunate Republicans during the
next few weeks. These two positions
are state house guide and superintendent
of state house grounds
hen these places were created by the
executive council the first appointees
were paid out Of the executive councils
contingent fund, but Afterwards the leg
islature made an appropriation to pay
the salaries The state house guide is
paid bus s25 a month or $500 a year
while the superintendent of state house
grounds gets $500 q year.
lf any one should eujoin the payment
of these salaries, il Is said the places
would have to be vacated.
The present superintendent of state
house grounds is Fletcher Oliver Of
Bourbon county, and Rev. Il. Harrington
Of Topeka is the guide The superin-
tendent's duties are 10 take a look at
the state house grounds about once a
week. The $500 is sd much money
thrown away
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
Trans-Mississippians Discussed
Bounties for Farmers.
One Delegate Says They Deserve
Them as Well rs Others.
NOT READY FOR 1T.
Bryan Doesn't Think Such a
Plan Would be Expedient-
Farmer Needs Less Protection
Instead of More.

ST LoUrs. Nov. 2s. With the opening
of the morning session Of the Trans
Mississippi Congress the California dele
cation under a special order alIottlng
two hours to a discussion Of staple agrl-
culture. opened debate upon
proposition TO favor bounty
upon exported agricultural products,
which can not be aided by
protective tariff, 50 long as manufactur-
ers receive such protection. The prOpO-
sition was in the form Of a minority re-
port from tle committee on resolutions,
the ma joriry having vOteC to refuse 70
place such a recommendation in the re-
port to be made by it.
After some time spent in solving par
liamentary problems. Delegate Lu-
bin 81 California, in a brief ad-
dress. urged that the farmers, not
from protection or free trade stand
point. were entitled to government aid as
a matter Of justice so long as manulac-
turers were aided This aid, by virtue Of
agricultural products being Of an export,
not an i'm port character, the only method
Of aid was by bounty on exports
Delegate Frank j. Cannon of Utah. for
the majority Of the resolution committee,
opened the opposition. declaring mis- be-
aggravate the Ills OF the farmers and
only increse the responsibilities Of
the government; that ii was i'm mpractica
ble in that no such bounty could be made
equally just 70 all farmers, not question
ing the assertion that the bounty would
ultimately reach the farmer He op-
posed it also because it was class legisla-
tion.
Wilson Of south Dakota also opposed
the proposition from a similar stand point
did also delegate W. J. Bryan, Of Ne
braska, Who further argued that the sub
ject was not one Of general discussion
ln the Trans Mississippi section, or in
any considerable degree anywhere. and
therefore was not sufficiently digested by
rhe people to warrant action by the con-
gress upon it. Help 10 the farmer lay
not i'm extending the vicious system. but
in keeping it down.
After some further debate. the resolu-
tion and tie matter in general was re-
ferred e the next session Of this con-
gress
The congress then took the usual noon
recess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
PRANKS OF A CRAZY MAN.
When He Wanted silk Dresses for His
ILorses Thex snspected Him.


VALPARAISO. Ind, Nov. 25.-Residents
OF the little town of Hebron have been
greatly excited for the past week over
the appearance Of man giving his
name Is Geo Little of Chicago. He ar
rived in that town with a team Of horses
several days ago He put his team up at
the hotel livery stable, and made it
known TO the proprietor that he was one
Of the wealthiest men in Chicago.
The next morning he made arrange
ments TO buy ten large farms After
finding several that suited him he went
To all the implement stores and pur-
chased every pIOw. cultivator, and ia fact
everything that is used on a farm, rep
resentin4 that he was rich and would
settle all bills later on
After making bargains for the tools he
sent Ian TO Jasper county and ordered
twenty-five head Of horses and 400 steers
of Nelson Morris.
L p to this date he was thought to be all
right. but when he went to the millinery
horses he was then thought to be de-
mented.
Then when he was questioned il was
found that be was once worth 500, 900 in
Chicago real estate, but was
sWlndIed out Of il. which
caused him to become crazed
Several abstracts Of land were made out
mans condition All the farming
terial including the horses, cows. wagons,
etc. were delivered al the hotel
After the authorities found he was
crazy, they sent him out Of town He
left the village late last night, with
mule cart and a hushel bag nlled with
common house cats, bound for Chicago
lie could not take his horses, as he had
no money with which to pay his hotel
bill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
TRAITOROUS Ii.
Premier of the Chinese Empire
Detected in a Plot
To Overthrow the Government
Of His Country.
GUILTY OF TREASON.
GUILTY OF TREASON.
Charged by $50 Leading
Chinese Mobiles
With Aiding the japanese in
Their Advance.

LONDON, Nov. 2e=According TO dis
patches from Shanghai, a sensation was
caused there by memorial to the throne.
signed by over $50 high officials, inn
peaching Ii Hung Chang, and charging
him with corruption, peculation and de-
ception.
The memorial also says that Ii
Hung Chang rejoiced at the Japan
ese Victories. and prevented the
Chinese from achieving success. He is
said to have represented that China was
prepared for war, when he knew the
contrary was the case. Ii Hung Chang
IS also said 10 he implic ated with Prince
kung, the emperor's uncle and presi-
dent Of the Tsung Ii Yamen and presi-
dent of the admiralty, who was recently
appointed dictator, and with the
Tattoai Wa and the commander Of
the Chinese forces at Port
Arthur. These three officials are
said by the signers of the
memorial to be guilty Of high treason
and Of selling state secrets and war
material to the enemy. They were fur
ther charged with investing money in
Japan, with harboring reasonable de-
signs against the Chinese empire and
with conspiring to procure the over
throw of China. The memorial demands
the instant punishment and dismissal Of
all concerned IN the cons piracy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
HAS NOT WITHDRAWN.
Major Hood is stiII in the Hands of His
Friends a Candidate.

Major Hood is still in the Hands of His
Friends a Candidate.
The Kansas City Times today received
the following special from Emporia in
reference to Major Calvin Hoods sena-
tOrial candidacy:
EMPORIA, Kas., Nov. 27-The story al
leging that Major Calvin Hood OF this
city had withdrawn from the senatorial
race reached this city this evening. Your
correspondent is authorized to state there
is no truth in it.
Ex-Governor c. V. Eskridge, editor Of
the EmpOrla Republican, was seen, and
states that he had conversation
late this evening with Major
Hood, and that had he any In
tention Of Withdrawing he certainly
would have let him know. Eskridge
further stated that Major Hood was in
the hands Of his friends. and has SO stat
ed, that had he intended to withdraw he
certainly would have let him know the
fact
Fred c. n ewman. a son-in-laW of " a
jor Hood, was also seen, and stated that
the major had not Withdrawn and would
not withdraw until after a United States
senator had been selected by the legIsla-
ture; that he had seen Major Hood only
q few minutes before your correspondent
called. and he positively knew he was IN
the race.
Major Hood had been called out to see
one of his friends who was i'll a short
time previous, and il was impossible TO
see him tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
MAKES POPS FEEL GOOD.
Figures Of Their Vote-What Quay says
of Them.


of Them.
NEW YORK. Nov. Ex-senator Mat
they Stanley Quay Of Pennsylvania. and
Senator James Smith, jr., of New Jersey,
who have studied the matter very closely,
say that it Is not at all improbable that all
the western delee ates in the next national
conventions may withdraw II a body if
they are unable to secure declarations in
favar of free coinage.
The appended table shows the vote for
Populist candidates in 1894 a total gain
Of 6JO,O3O The figures are In many
cases official In others they are not. In
some states the boards of canvassers
VIII not meet until the middle of DeceIn-
Der.
In the states in which no official re-
turns are Obtainable CORES pondents have
made very careful estimates based on the
returns by counties. This work has been
done so carefully that the grand total
will not vary more than 1000 or 5000 at
the most from the official figures. Here
is the vote by states:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
MONSTER OCEAN BALLOON.
Prof samuel a. King says Tie VIII Gross
the Ocnnn.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 2S-ProE Sam
uel A. King, the aeroneut, proposes to
under the auspices of the Philadelphia
Trades league, by ascending from this
city in "A monster balloon, and starting ON
a voyage across the ocean that may
take weeks to accomplish. The balloon
is to have "a capacity OF upwards Of 50O
600 cubic feet Of hydrogen gas NJ will
carry three cars, an aluminium lifeDoat,
a 5000 pound drag rope, provisions and
water for three months, an outfit OF life
preserving suits, full set Of nautical
and meteorological Instruments, arctic
and antarctic light suits, stove, fuel
and cooking utensils, fishing tackle. guns
and ammunition, presents for securing
the good viii Of the natives OF any land,
1900 pounds OF sand ballast, and. finally.
a crew sufficient for the management Of
the great airs hin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
NAT GOODWIN NOT DRUM.
stuart Robson writes Letter saying tie
Wasn't.


CHICAGO. Nov. 2S. The Inter Ocean
publishes the following ia relation to the
statement by several Chicago papers
that Nat Goodwin was drunk:
VIII you kindly allow me TO express
my regret that the triding incident of
Mr.. Nat Goodwin's appearance on the
stage Of the Chicago opera house last
evening should have occasionod "a care
less representation Of fact on the part
Of several daily papers Air. Goodwin
was not in the least under the influence
he attached to the circumstance 1 muet
claim for myself just previous to INV
entrance at the end of act second Of
Leap Year" he came to see me iu my
dressing room. lie was on his way 10 his
good by" AS 1 was about to 60 on the
with yous" / replied. Try il if you dare.
tain was about 70 fall he stepped odt aud
wayr' Ny company we're vastly
amused at his appearance, and when the
act was over he made himself delight
fully agreeable 20 several Of its mem bers
not one OF whom discovered the
slightest sign Of uncertainty in his de-
pertinent This is simple statement OF
the case. and / am sure the thousands Of
people who admire the geniaiity and
genius of this great hearted man and
marvellous actor VIII De slow 20 believe
that he would do anything TO sacrifice
their esteem and affection.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
GOLD POURED IN.
Clerks at the Subtreasury were Kept Busy
Counting SIS. .OOO. 900

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-The World to-
day says: Gold fairly poured into the
suDtreasury in Wall street yesterday.
From early morning until long after
banking hours and far into the night,
clerks and particularly the receiving Of
fcIaIs and special watchmen were work
Ing like beavers gathering in the gold.
In all about $2S, 100000 came, although
the autual amount has not been estimat-
ed. and is lying IN bags awaiting the at
tention of the counters who had come
FROM Washington to assist the treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
LONG LOST CHARLIE ROSS ?
A Charles Ross Dies on a santa lie Train
at Ia Junta-

La JUNTA, Col. NOV. 2S-A traveller
from southern California died on the
train from the south just after reaching
this place last evening. The porter Of
the car IN which he died says the sick
man told him that he had been operated
on for a cancer and was on his way to a
Denver hospital
lie had no friends with him and he
was riding on charity ticket on which
he had signed his name Charles Ross.
He was dressed in plain wOrkingman's
clothes and was about 50 years old. As
he had no money he viii be buried in the
pOtters field.
"A paper in his pocket bore the name
OF Charles II. Ross. 6I5 South Spring
street, Los Angeles Calf
So far As known there is no truth in a
report which was started TO the effect
that the man said before lie died that be
was the long lost Charlie Ross.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
FIVE MILLIONS TAKEN.
That Many Bonds sold and the Price
Goes D.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2e. The boud Syn
dictate announces that the first $J,OO0,O0D
of bonds offered al 119 has been sold and
the price has now been advanced 10
1191s.
The sub-treasury has received up 20
noon today a little over $4O.OOO,O00 gold
III payment for bond subscriptions
New York banks lose by subtreasury
operations today $29, ,947 ,0S3. against a
loss Of $lO.263.OS4 yesterday. Loss ia
the bank surplus viii appear ID the
weekly statement as an increase in the
item OF loans. as the hanks draw inter
est at > per cent from the time the gold
is deposIted in the snbtreasurv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
SYMPATHY FOR BISMARCK
Letters Received From Emperor william
ana Others to the Chancellor

BERLIN, Nov. 2s.-The remains of
Princess Bismarck will be Inferred at
Warren. The funeral viii be of Z quiet
and simple character Prince Bismarck
has received many messages of condo
lence from al parts, including words OF
sympathy from Emperor William. the
En- press Frances Joseph Of Austria, the
dowager Empress Frederick, Prince
HohenIohe. Signor Crispi. the Italian
Premier Count Kalnoky, the Austrian
premier the crown prince Of Denmark.
Prince Luitpold. regent Of Bavaria, the
grand duke Of Eden, the king Of Saxony,
Ex- Chancellor Won Caprivi. and the
Bremen senate ard most Of the German
princes and nOtables
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
TAFFY FOR KOHLSAAT.
Pulitzer says AohIsaat Has Upset
NeMsDaper Iraditions.-


Newspaper Traditions"
New YORK.. Nov. 2S.-A Washington
man who was ia London last summer
tells OF an incident that occurred
there. Herman II. Kohlsatt, of Chicago.
was IN the city, and Joseph P1litzer, of
the New York World. who has one Of
his four houses in London. the others be-
ing In New York, Paris and Bar Harbor
entertained the young Chicagoan at
dinner
Afterward they took a drive in HYDE
Park. and during the excursion Mr.
Pulitzer asked his guest all sorts Of
questions concerning the methods which
he had used n building up the Chicago
newspaper which he had so recently
owned. Nr. Kohlsaat had nothing 10
conceal and told the whole story. and at
its conclusion AIr. Pulitzer turned in his
seat. looked Kohlsaat in the face as best
be could with his nearly blind eyes and
said. Young man, you have upset every
tradition of the newspaper business that
I once had faith IN. 1 don't know whether
I am glad to have met you or not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28
THE GAR GROWS POPULAR
The People are Delighted with HIS Scw
Policy Toward Them.

ST PETgRsBURc. Nov. 2J.-The popu-
laritv of the car increases every day.
Nothing has done So much popuiarize
him as his unaffected ways and the fact
that he il dispensing with the military
police body guards Of the palace. Ills
order Withdrawing the troops from the
line Of route upon his wedding day has
produced d good effect
The crowds were unable to believe that
they would be allowed to stand aud wit
ness the procession without the invari-
able hedge of soldiers and when they
saw that this was fact the populace
were frantic with delight and expressed
their satisfaction in = thousand ways
There is no doubt that "a marked
change has taken place everywhere in
ST. Petersburg life in consequence Of
the czar's admirable policy.