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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
CONGRESS STARTLED.
A Crazy Black Man Has IA Message From
the Almighty.


the Almighty.
WASHINGTON, May IA = District of
Columbia business had just been taken
up today when the even tenor of the
proceedings was interrupted by burly
negro in the center of the gallery aris-
ing in his place and shouting: 'Mr.
Speaker of the house of representatives"
Instantly the house was in confusion,
and all eyes were turned upon the new
orator in the gallery. The speaker. who
was the first to regain his compOsure,
directed the doorkeeper to remove the
He was of powerful build, and the
doorkeeper was unable to Oust him for
some time, the negro endeavoring to de-
liver his alleged divinely inspired mes
sage to the effect that the LORD had COM
manded him to come to the speaker of
the house and ask him to pass the COxey
bill.
other portions of his message referred
to the capitol, the white house and treas
ury Lut the exact purport was not learned
in the confusion. The interloper was
finally elected and when the confusion
which he had created had subsidized busi-
ness was resumed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
FIRE AT NORTONYILLE.
A NeighbOring Town Has Serious
Loss.

NoRToNvILLE, May 14-This town
sustained serious loss to her business
interests by a fire in the central portion
of Nortonville at an early hour this
morning.
The losses are as follows:
Perry Erumstetter, grocery in brick
building owned by John Campbell; loss
on building and contents about ST. 800.
G. o. Johnson, hardware; loss 81, 200.
Griffin & Son, drugs, dry goods and
groceries; loss S 900.
E. s. Door, livery; loss $3.50.
Mrs Killey, barn burned, loss 5000.
The fire burned for two hours, and the
adjacent property was saved only by the
united efforts of the people of the entire
town, who formed a bucket brigade, there
being no fire department here. Tho
ladies of Nortonville lent great assist
ance by serving coffee and refreshments
to the men who fought the fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
MINERS CONVENE.
The National Meeting at Cleveland to
Seek u Settlement.

The National Meeting at Cleveland to
Seek - Settlement
CLEVELAND, May 14.-Every train ar
riving III this city brought delegates to
attend the miners convention today and
the conference which takes place tomor-
row at the chamber ofcommerce between
the miners and operators.
President Mcbride voiced the senti-
ment of a great many delegates when
he answered a suggestion as to a com
promise. mo, SIR" ne said, 1--WE did not
come here for a compromise, and thus
far we have no such word i'll our vocabu-
larry. Nothing short of what we ask will
give the miners living wages and for
that we contend. We can hold out for
three months, but we have no desire to
do so. For that reason we came to this
conference. The only condition under
which work will be resumed he con-
tinued, sis a settlement for all the states,
as was originally announced"
The miners convention was called to
order by President John Mcbride in
Bank street hall with about 200 dele
gates present.
A committee was appointed, composed
of one or two delegates from
each district, to hear the reports
from the various mining districts
represented in regard to any grievance
and as to what action they desired taken
in regard to the scale.
After transacting some unimportant
business, the convention adjourned to
await a report from the scale committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
TRAFFIC STOPS.
Twelve Trains Taken Off the
New York Central,
Because There Isn't Coal Enough
for the Engines.
MINERS MEET TODAY
To Confer on the Making of a
Wage Scale.
They Declare There Will Be No
COmnrOmiSn
MINERS MEET TODAY
They Declare There Will Be No

ALBANY, n. Y, May 14.-Twelve trains
have been taken off this division of the
New York Central railroad, and more
will be dropped tonight, because of lack
of coal
In the East Albany round house are
stored the engines of the trains pulled
off. Today all switch engines in the
east and west Albany yards began burn
ing wood for fuel. In East Albany where
all passengers that run between Albany
and New York take their supply fifteen
cars of coal are on hand, which is sutfi-
ciont for only one or two days
In st. townsville, where most of the
coal is stored as it comes from the mines,
there is less on hand at present than
there has ever been before.
On Saturday night, five shifting en-
gines in service at the West Albany yards
and three service trains were taken OIL
Yesterday only five freight trains left
West Albany bound west. Seven small
fast freight trains left for New York.
The trackmen have received orders to
collect all ties and other wood lying
along the line of the road for use for
fuel.
In spite of these facts General Super
intendent Harrington though he
did not deny that there was a
great shortage of coal in this
section, said: "There is no in
dication that the running of the road is
in any way to be interfered with. The
Central has supply of coal in New
York city depots ana can send us all we
want of anthracite. Such trains have
been taken off are those not absolutely
necessary to the continuing of regular
business. We are taking all the business
that comes to US.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
UNDER THE HOUSE.
Charles Casey Was Found There by
the Police.

The case of the city against Mary
Wade for keeping disorderly house oc-
cupied the police covrt this morning.
Mary Wade is an old offender and she
would have hard time to recall the
times she has been sentenced in police
court. She had promised to reform and
for six months her face has not been
seen behind the bars.
When the police raided her house in
Parkdale they found Chas. Casey under
the house, but the Wade woman declar-
ed "'deed L didn't know that Charley
was in the house"
She pleaded guilty to the charge. but
several men from the neighborhood tes-
tilted as to the character of the place and
she was fined $50.
She acted as her own attorney and
demonstrated her Familiarity with police
court regulations.
John Brown an old offender, was fined
$50, and Chas. Casey and Sarah Carmack
$25 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
GEN. sHEFFLER HAD A TICKET.
He Protests Against Being Arrested as
Free American Citizen.

He Protests Against Being Arrested q
Free American Citizen.
GRANGER, Wyo., May 14-General
Shelter was captured at Green River,
Wyo-, at midnight by Marshal Rankin.
Shelter had reached Green River at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon on the pass
enger train from the west and spent the
afternoon soliciting supplies for the
army.
He disclaimed all connection with the
army, exhibited a Union Pacific ticket
from Portland to Kansas City and said
he would sue the United states for in
fringlng on his rights American
citizen in placing him under arrest
Marshal Rankin will take him to Chey-
enne. The special train proceeded to
Cokeville where 200 industrials are
camped in box cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
CHARITABLE MATTERS.
what the State Pays Out Monthly For
Their Support.

The state pays out an enormous sum
every month for the support of its chari-
table institutions. The state insane asy-
lums incur the greatest expense. The
following settlements were made with
the state auditor today:
The Osawatomie state insane asylum:
Amount drawn from the treasurery,
$6,44z79. The state paid $3, ,3S45O for
the board and clothing of the inmates
and maintenance of the institution The
officers and employees were paid 3d.
O63. 29
The asylum for the education of the
blind, Kansas City-total, s., ,414.79; sala-
ries, $75S. IA; maintenance, $656.65
The asylum for idiotic and imbecile
youth, Wintield-total, $71O.45.
Asylum for deaf and dumb, Olathe-
total, So, 1876 75; salaries, $1,687.93; main
tenance. D.. .237 SO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
BROOKLYN HANDICAP.
Horses Given Their Last Exercise Before
the Big Race.

NEW YORK, May 14-The horses in
the Brooklyn handicap were not worked
todav as they have had their final prep
aration and they will rest until tOmor-
row. Ajax was out early for short can
ter Sir Walter was expected from Jer-
ONE park, but at 10 o'clock he had not
put in an appearance. Wiseacres who
were at the track this morning discuss
ing Banquet's fine movement think he
has good chance to win.
DIR. Rice gets to be stronger favorite
as the time of the race draws near and
from all that could be learned he did
we'll yesterday as his rider had his hands
full to keep the colt within bounds when
he went the distance in 2:12.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
WHAT THE SENATE DID.
Seventh Week of the Long TariR Debate
Begun Today.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 14.-The sew
enth week of the tariff debate in
the senate began at IL o'clock to-
day with a fair attendance on the
floor Vice President Stevenson, who
was in New York Saturday, called the
senate to order
Two bills, one to pension the widow
of Rear Admiral Donald McNeal Fairfax,
at the rate of 500, and the other To in
crease the pension of the widow Of
Major General Doubleday to $lOO, were
reported and placed on the calendar.
Under the agreement made last week,
an hour was devoted to the consideration
of bills on the calendar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
QUIT BUSINESS.

Two Banking Institutions Close Their
Doors but Pay Up.
The Citizens bank of Hill City has
concluded to quit business, and has no.
titled the bank commissioner of the fact
They have paid all depositors in fulLs,
The Bank of Spearville. Ford county,
has also notified the commissioner that
thew will go out of business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
NEW CORPORATIONS.
Companies Chartered to Do Business in
Kansas.

The Pearl Milling company of Nc
Pherson; capital stock $4,000. The direc-
tors are Ben ]. Tindall, J. II. Hemperly,
Geo. ID. Guy, r. L. Mathews and X d.
Foulks, all of Mcpherson.
The Merchants State bank of HOis-
ington, Barton county. Capital stock
$4,000. Directors T. b. Schuckhardt,
Chicago; N. E. Galley, Milwaukee; W..
II. Rice, Midland, Kan; and Henry
Wildgen, r. Wehr, n. S. Cooke and A..
H. Baker of Hoisington.
The church of the United Brethren in
Christ of Scandia. Republic county. The
trustees are Geo l.. White, G. w Gulick,
r. A. Heddens, A. J. Hollenbeck, L. Gull
Iers, John Garman, AL Mahan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
strikers Become More LavxIess.

UNIONTOwN, Pa. May 1.-THE coke
strikers are showing a more lawless
spirit in this end of the region today
than ever before At Percy the strikers
assembled and drove the men from work
At Fair Chance a workman was taken
ont by the strikers, tied to a post and
given a severe whipping. The house of
another was surrounded and all the win
dows broken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
TX. P.'S AT LEAVENWORTH.
The Grand Lodge Assemblies in that City
TOMORROW.

Tomorrow.
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of
Pythias meets at LeavenWorth tomorrow.
Gala Division, No. 8, Uniform Rank,
will go down in a body Beside this
about twenty other knights will go.
There are a number of past chancellors
in this city who will go down to take the
grand lodge degree. Most of these, how
ever. belong to the uniform rank. Gala
division consists of twenty-four uniform
ed knights and the officers.
Mrs. VIM. Battershill leaves this after
noon for Leavenworth Sas a representa-
tive of Topeka Temple No. 2, 2. s., to
the Grand Temple.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
DIVORCES APPLIED FOR.
Three of Them-Cruelty and Failure to
Support Alleged.

The following divorces have been
applied for in the district court; A. A.
Kelsey wants a legal separation from
Sarah J. Kelsey because she abused him.
He says she had two grown children who
made his life burden.
Emma J. Jerome wants divorce from
" illiam Jerome. She says he has failed
to support her.
Edith L. Page wants to be divorced
from Alfred Page. She says he struck
her and dragged her by the hair of her
head. She wants the custody of their
child
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
MINERS BUILD A FORT.
victor Striking Miners FOrtify COIgn
of Vantage

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, May 14-The
striking miners are building fort at the
summit of Bull hill, strategic point,
commanding a clear view of the Victor
and other mines, whose owners refuse TO
pay the union scale of wages, and who it
is reported are preparing TO resume work
with non-union men protected by an
armed force.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14

and city council met Kelly and his navy
at EddyviIle and told him he could ex-
pect provisions, etc, if he would pass
through the city and camp three miles
below.
If not he could not enter the city.
Kelly. accepted the terms and moved
from Eddyville early today. The city is
guarded by 200 extra officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
BRECKINRIDGE EXPELLED.
The Union League Club of Chicago Drops
His Name.

CHICAGO, May 14.-The board of man
ayers of the Union League club this
afternoon voted to expel Congressman
breckenridge from the roll of honorary
members of the club Not single mem
Der of the executive board voted in the
negative.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
RAILROAD BONDS.

The City of Pittsburg Gives the Kansas
City & Southern $4,000.
The state auditor received today, $780,
600 of bonds of the city of Pittsburg, for
registration. They were voted in aid of
the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Southern
railroad. Through a clerical error they
could not be registered, and were sent
back for correction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
sANDERs AT LEAvENwORrH.
Five Thousand People Visit the Camp o
the Comm weaIers.

? LEAvENwORTH, Kans., May 14-The
trial of General Sanders and his
industrials is set for tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock before
United States Commissioner Wagener of
Topeka. Court will sit at Fort
Leavenworth. Yesterday fully five
thousand people visited Camp San
ders on the government reservation.
The army is receiving little sympathy
from the people of Leavenworth. who
are opposed to having them unloaded
here,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
aurora Mine on Fire.

IRoNwooD. Mich, May 14-The great
Aurora mine is on fire. Just how much
damage has been done cannot
be tcld as yet. The lives of 500 men are
in danger, and the whole community is
in great excitement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo, May 14.-Car-
ter's commonwealers, whose leaders were
arrested in Utah after seizing a train,
are struggling into this city. They in
tend to reorganize here and go east via
Pueblo, and they declare they will not
walk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
MRS. LEASES AILMENT.

1t Is 1nHsm natOry RheumatIsm, Says
Mrs. HavfIand, Her Secretary.
Mrs. Mary E. Lease is at Olathe, Kan
sas. She is very i'll with inhammatory
rheumatism, and sent today for her sec
retary, DR.. Agnes Hayiland, of this city.
DIR. Haviland left this afternoon for Ola
the, and will take charge OF Mrs. Leases
affairs. While Mrs. Lease is not danger
ously i'll, yet she is very sick woman, it
is said.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
HENRY GEoRGE DEFENDS coxEYIsN
Catholic PreIate Scored for Opposing
Georges Views.

NEW YORK, May 14--Dr. McGlynn
and Henry George spoke at Chickering
Hall last night. This was the first time
since 1887 the apostle of single tax and
the president of the AnJi-poverty society
had appeared on the same platform to-
gether. The meeting was held under
Ihe auspices of che Manhattan Single
tax club and the hall was crowded.
DIR. McGlynn spoke in a religious
strain on the brotherhood of God and
Brotherhood of Man"
He said it a fallacy to say the
golden age was past, as the millennium
was still to come.
Mr.. George in his address defended the
Coxev movement 1t was d bitter re-
buke, he said, to the people when their
leaders are arrested for trespassing on
the capitol grounds. He scored the SEN
ators for tinkering with the tariff. Anar
chy and socialism would become ram
pant. he predicted, unless the doctrine of
single tax was embraced to avert them.
Arch bishop Corrigan and certain ig
norant priests had attempted to say the
doctrines of the anti i-Poverty Society
were contrary to the teachings of the
church but higher authority had shown
this to be erroneous. Arch bishop Sat-
oIli had told Father McGlvnn the single
tax belief was not in conflict with the
tenants of the church. Cardinal Manning
had said the same thing and at the recent
Catholic congress in Rome. the vicar
general had said the day would come
when the government would be forced to
accept the single tax
After the address members of the au-
dience put questions to Mr.. George.
One question was:
s'How about David B. HiH?''
"Oh he's not worth talking about" /"
answered Mr.. George.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
A VAST ARMY.
Twenty-Five Thousand Men Or
ganiZed in Colorado,
To Move On Washington at an
Early Day.
COY VTTES JATTED
COXEYITES JAILED
In a Number of Localities
Today.
Kelly's IndustriaEs Arrive at
Eddyville and Are Fed.

DENVER, May 14.-'Genera" Hegwer
commander in chief of the Coxey re-
serve army announces that $4,000 men
are ready to move to Washington
from Colorado in one body, and when
the other states west of the Mississippi
are heard from the day of starting will
be set.
Rev. Myron Reed in a sermon on the
Coxey movement said: 81 would like to
see a half million of the unemployed
camped in and around the national reser-
vation, called the District of Colum bia.
From there the most of our woes have
come, to there let them return; let the
chickens Matched in and about Wash
ington go home and roost"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14

OTTUMwA, Ia, May 14-Kelly's boats
began to arrive here today. Ten thou
sand people were in town to witness the
sight. The boats fioated under guard to
camp, where the biggest supply of pro-
visions yet served was received.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14

indianapolis Organized Labor Decides to
Go Into Politics.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May IA mon
ster meeting of organized labor was held
Sunday afternoon under the auspices of
the Central Labor Union. The speakers
were Eugene V. Debs, president of the
New American Railway Union, and
George W. Howard, vice president
y They said their organization is op-
posed to strikes but that until corpora
tions realize their power strikes must be
resorted to in the last instance. The
new organization, it is said, would figure
in politics, not on questions of wages.
which organization only could wisely
deal with. but of shorter hours. Resolu-
tions were adopted indorsing the Coxey
movement and calling for a labor con-
vention at Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
ANOTHER ARMY ARRESTED.
General heffier and 22O Mon Taken In to
Custody.

SALT LAKE, May IA special to the
Tribune from Green River, Wyo., says
the special train bearing Marshal Rankin
and deputies left there early this morn
ing for Cokeville to arrest the common
wealers.
Fearing the men would resist the mar
sha1 and his posse, Judge Riner has
asked the president to hold the troops at
Fort Russell, Wyo., and Fort Douglas,
Utah, in readiness to move at a moments
notice. Later news today from Coke
vile, says that that Marshal Rankin has
placed Shelters entire commonweal
army, numbering 220 men, under arrest.
Il II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
FITZGERALD IN JAIL.
Charged With Holding Meeting OF
Anarchistic Nature.

Anarchistic Nature.
PHILADELPHIA, May 14-Michael D.
Fitzgerald, leader of the New England
branch of Coxeyites, is languishing in
the county prison today, together with
Lani Kalan Graft and Joseph Wembloth
Of this city, where they were sent in de-
fault of $500 bail by Magistrate Kane.
The men were arrested while holding
meeting at 513 South Third street The
charge against them was "holding an
archistic meetings"
At the hearing today Fitzgerald testi-
fed that he had nothing to do with yes
terday's anarchist demonstration but Of
ficer Kaspar, who arrested him testified
that at the meeting a collection was
taken up and Fitzgerald received the en-
tire amount $1.S7, which was proof that
he was more than spectator. The New
England commonwealers were to have
resumed their march today, but the de-
tention of Fitzgerald has interfered with
their plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14

The Rock Island pay car went north
this morning with a cargo Of happiness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-14
KELLY AT EDDYvILLE.

Not Allowed to Enter the Town But
Fed Outside.
OTTUMwA, Ia, May 1.-THE mayor
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1894-10-18
KILLED IN THEIR REDS.
Wind In New York blows Down n Naild-
ing, Buryiny Two Families.

Wind In New York blows Down a lsa',d-
ing, Buryiuy Two Families
A storm broke upon New York and
vicinity, doing great damage on sea
and on land. and "a sing death and
destruction i all dire tions. Houses
were wrecked and We sells ca t ashore.
Many craft which were due are miss
ing. and some of them are reported
lost with all hands on board. The
most serious accident on land occur REQ
Mt $50 o'clock, " hen the wal of 4 seven
story factory in rOui SO of con -tructiOn
ut II Monrce street fell in. They
crushed in the roof OF the three-story
dwelling, - Monroe treet. killing n!ne
OF its inmates ana 80 ioasly injuring
fourteen 9th rs There were nearly
twent; person in the tenement-hOuse
and ten in T., a. eX;en sion to the
house on the other side of the collapsed
building. Both house were crushed
and by o'clock three bodies had b EN-
taken from the ruins, two of them
mutilated almost beyond recognition,
aud at least ii teen p.rsOns were under
treatment for severe in uries received
All the morning the work of rescue
went on till the bodies Of nine dead
were recovered. The most severely
injured were taken to the hospita $.
GalligHn. the contractor who under
took TO erect the bidding, will be ar.
rested. Thomas +. Brady says that
two week. ago he called the attention
of the building Inspector. NJ. J. Casey,
to the aDparent in liability of the build
ing, and was told t. mind his own bust
ness.