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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
A MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.
The Largest Hotel In the South Burned at
BtrmdnGham.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 21.-At 1
o'clock this morning fire broke out in
Showers furniture store, corner First av-
enue and Twenty street. Owing
to the lack of the water pressure the
hremen were unable to control the flames
which soon crossed Twenty-second street
and consumed the @. B. Caldwell hotel,
the finest structure of the kind in the
south. The fire spread to adjoining
buildings The loss is 100000 Insur-
ance 100000.
The Caldwell hotel was built in 1888,
at cost of $4500OO The fire broke
out IN the second story Of the Showers
furniture store IN the johnson building
lust across the street stood the Caldwell
hotel and little down on First avenue
were the Hawkins building. the Berry
n ason Shoe com pany's store and other
smaller institutions and some residences.
The cause of the fire is a mystery but
It probably was caused by a spark
from an arc light in the Showers
furniture store igniting shavings
and newly vanished furniture.
When the fire department arrived at
the fire this building was practically
gone, its five stories melting in the
flames. It's east wall fell, breaking every
window in the west wall of the Caldwell
and the woodwork about them, already
ahame, soon made a furnace of the in
terror. Manager L. B. Freeman, of the
hotel, however, had succeeded in warn
ing all the guests and every one escaped,
one man being badly scOrched about the
hands.
The hotel was completely destroyed.
It was the property of the Caldwell Ho-
tel company. DR.. II. M. Caldwell Of the
Elyton Land company holding two-thirds
of the stock. From the hotel the flames
spread to the other buildings on First
avenue and practically sDent themselves
the fire department being handicapped
IN handling the high buildings by lack
of pressure.
Caldwell hotel was entirely destroyed,
loss $45O,O0O. Insurance on building,
effects, $4,000. The other losses will
bring the total close up to a million dol
lars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
LETTERS FROM CRANKs
which Threaten the Conferrees on the
Tariff Bill


Tariff Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21.-The conferrees
on the tariff bill are not only required to
meet dissension in their own ranks, but
it appears, are also compelled to receive
threats of personal violence from persons
outside. These threats SO far have come
by mail and are generally anonymous.
Senator Jones says that he has received
at least a dozen letters of this character,
of which the following is a fair speci-
men:
New YORK, July g. 1894
To the Congressional Committee on the Tariff
Bill.
If you pass the bill with the income
tax don't forget to order your coffins; you
will need them all of you as soon as you
leave Washington.
(Signed) A DEMOCRAT.
$50 help you God"
Most of the letters bear evidence on
their face of the iiliteracy Of their au-
thors and Indicate very plainly that they
are irresponsible cranks- The members
of the committee pay no attention to the
letters rule, and generally cOnsign
them to the waste basket without loss of
time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
COXEY CONFIDENT.
The PopuIists to Garry Minnesota and ]
IinOfs, He Saya.

New YORK, July 21.-J s Coxey
reached New York last night from Wash
Ridgewood park tomorrow. Il have been
through the northwest" said he, there
is no use of talking, the Populists will
win the west and northwest next Novem-
Der. Minnesota is as good as carried, and
the strike assures US Illinois.
"This labor trouble on the top of in
dustrial depression was all that was
needed for our success"
"How about your army of the common
veal, general, has that collapsed?"
"Oh- no. Only the other day $50
crossed from Duluth to Buffalo bound for
Washington, under Jeffries."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
Looking for sealed Bottles.

DULUTH. Mimi. July 2I.-Mark W
Harrington, chief OF the weather bureau
at Washington, is here and will
make trip along the shore
Of Lake Superior. looking for
sealed bottles, which have been furnished
lake captains to cast overheard in differ
ent parts Of the lake. The locations at
which these bottles are picked up when
compared with those at which they were
thrown. will, it is believed. give some
idea of the lake currents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
EAan.as Paclre 1Nants all.Ooo.ooo

NEw YORK, July 2L-The Kansas Pa
cific bondholders' committee of which
Silas Il. butcher is chairman, has enter
ed suit in the United States circuit court
of New York, in the name Of John Quin-
cy Adams against Russell Sage and the
estate Of Jay Gould to recover $11, ,O0O,-
600, being the proceeds Of securities al
legged 70 have been taken from the trust
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

KINGSTON, Dublin Bay, July 21.-This
was the Nigilant's day to win a three
times victory over the Britannia. She
finished the fifty mile cruise in minutes,
80 seconds ahead, not reckoning time al
lowance, which viii reduce it about one
minute 10 seconds. The prize competed
for was $500 offered by the ROYAL st.
George Yacht club, and the cruise was
the same as that sailed Yesterday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
REPUBLIC OF HAWAII.
It Was Formally Established on the
Eourth of July.


Fourth of July.
Honolulu, July 13.-The provisional
government Is no more. and the republic
of Hawaii holds the reins of power. It
is but change Of name as the same peo-
pie are in power. and the avowed pur-
pose of the government is the same to
obtain annexation with the United Safes.
The new constitution, which was fin
ished on the third, was promulgated on
the fourth Of July from the front steps
of the former palace. A large crowd
was present When President Dole APP
peared, he was greeted by a mighty
cheer Surrounded by his cabinet, Off
GERS Of the military and the mem bers Of
the late constitutional convention, he
read the proclamation Of the new re-
public
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

DENVER, Col. July 21.-Adlutant Gen
eral Tarsney has been subp1naed before
the grand jury at Colorado Springs since
he wrote to Judge Campbell declining
to appear and testify concerning the out
rage committed upon him there four
weeks ago The general is now i'll, but
he will comply with the subpoena as
soon as he is able.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
s.r. ,.laasrone ana ais l.yes.sal.

The late premier drove to the house
one afternoon, and he noticed rs he went
through London that a fog was gather
ing. This was not unusual At The Time
of the year, and it made no impression o.
the mind of Mr.. Gladstone. When De
entered the house and sat down beside
Sir William Harcourt, he said l0 chat
gentleman:
THE fog outside appears to be getting
thicker" Sir William looked at lim in
surprise and replied.
There was no fog outside when z came
in
See how it has penetrated into the
houser' Mr.. Gladstone replied. Sir WIZ
liam looked around him. The house was
as clear of fog as 1t ever is, and lie told
the old man as gently as possible that
such was the case. This was tie first
intimation that Mr.. Gladstone had that
his eyesight was failing him. m.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

CHICAGO, July IA mob of strikers
collected in Pullman today and attempted
TO intercept thirty Hollanders who were
on their way to work in the Pullman
shops. A detail Of police escorted the
workmen through the crowd and no vio-
lence occurred. although the officers had
considerable difficulty in keeping the
crowd in check body Of police was
kept on guard at the works ali day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
GETTING TOGETHER.
Capital aud Labor to Have a Great Con
ference in Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 21.-President Lyman
J. Gage Of the civic federation has ap-
pointed the following committee to ar
range plans for the proposed labor con
ference in this city.
A c. Bartlett, E. G.. Keith, Mrs. Potter
Palmer, Marvin Hughitt, N. J. Carroll.
Geo. r. Peck, j. J. Ryan and A w. Tru-
del
The committee includes bankers,
Wholesale merchants. railroad officials
and labor leaders. kilograms have been
received from labor leaders and large
employees endorsing the meeting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

Mr. Justice David J. Brewer of the
United States supreme court arrived in
Topeka on the Rock Island this noon
from Washington He IS a guest at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. Aaron p. Jet
more in Potwin. Justice Brewer intends
to take absolute rest so far as possible,
and viii probably be in Topeka for two
weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
WERE AFRAID TO WORK.
Lake Shore Men Refuse to Work Without
ProtectIon of the Troops.

CHICAGO, July 21.-The removal of the
troops from the Lake Shore road yards
last night was made cause of refusal to
men employed there. The only
condition on which they would continue
work was the return of the troops, as
they declared they would not risk per
sOnal violence and could not trust the
police. President Newell secured the
return of Company l., second regiment,
and the men resumed work.
A number of strikers returned to work
in the packing houses today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
MIGHT GO COXEYING.
All That is Left for the Albuquerque
Mechanics to Do

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, July 21-The
big shops Of the Atlantic s. Pacific road
at this point were closed for an indefinite
length Of time. About 400 men are
thrown out of work in consequence. The
order closing the shops states that the
financial depression making this step
necessary is the direct result of the A.
r. L. strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

WAsHINGToN, July 21.-The disbar-
ment of Pension Attorney Thomas Cald-
well of Chetopa, kans., from practice
before the interior department for viola
tions of the pension laws was ordered by
Secretary Smith today. The main charge
is acceptance Of illegal fees from claim
ants
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
SOUTHERN PACIFIC OPEN.
The Railroad Trouble In California All
Cleared Up say Ohiciais-

SACRAMENTO, July 21.-In an inter
view General Superintendent Fillmore
of the Southern Pacific said:
"All trains are moving on the entire
Pacific system through and local. be-
tween Ogden and Portland and FL Paso.
Agents have been notified at all points
to receive all freight offered for ship
ment. One hundred and ninetv-fou cars
Of freight moved out Of Sacramento yes
terday. There is not pound of freight
left over here for shipment to the east,
all having been cleared up
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
The weekly Bank lstatement.

New DIRK, July 21.-Ihe weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve, increase, $172, ,225: loans, de-
crease. $ST, 800; specie decrease, $2O9,-
800; legal tenders, decrease, $743, 500;
deposits decrease. $423, TOO; circulation,
decrease, $13S. 200 The banks now
hold $74. 116, 500 in excess of the require
ments Of the 25 per cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

LONDON, July 21.-A dispatch receiv-
ed this afternoon from Shanghai says
that rumor is in circulation there that
war has been declared between China
and japan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

6PRINeFIELD, Ill, July 2L-The heav-
lest rain since April 1S, fell here last
night. precipitating 1-35 inches Of rain.
Reports TO the weather bureau show rain
all over the state from Chicago to Cairo.
The rain viii do great good to crops, it
being badly needed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
A sensational divorce case was fled in

A sensational divorce case was filed in
the district court late this afternoon.
After three and q half months OF mar
rled life, Rebecca A Hatcher asks for a
divorce from James ". Hatcher, a
wealthy farmer. She alleges that the
defendant has threatened to kill her and
makes numerous other charges.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

PARIS, July 21.-The chamber of dep
uties has adopted the second clause Of
the anti-anarchist bill, providing that
anarchist trials shall be before a correc-
tional tribunal, composed Of judges, in
stead Of being tried by iuries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21
WHY THEY WE'RE LET 90.
IL Was Il. j. sloat Who Got the Dodge
CITY strikers Out.

The release Of the six alleged train nt-
tackers from Dodge City on their own
recognizance by Judge Foster was se-
cured through the efforts Of Il j. 5loat
who interested himself in the cases of
the six men. lie sought Judge Foster
and made a strong appeal Judge Foa-
ter became Interested IN the case and lu-
quired not only into their probable guilt
but Of their personalitiea. The judge
finally ordered the release of the Dodge
Cityites on their own recognizauce with
the observation that if they behaved
themselves they would probably NOT
come to trial
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

Judge Foster Of the United States dis-
trict court today made an order granting
the receivers Of the Santa Fe siX months
in which to examine all contracts made
between corporations aud individual
and the railroad company before The
company went into the hands Of the reg
ceiYers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

WAsHINGToN. July Secretary Nor
ton has returned to the city from Z visit
to his home in Nebraska and other
places in the west and has resumed his
duties Ut the agricultural department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

LAWRENCE, July 21.-In the hearing
of the libel case brought against City
Attorney Tillotson. of Topeka. the case
was this afternoon postponed till July 30
The argument in the sewer case IL still
before the court
The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice as
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This is fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

a persistent rumor about the capitol too
day that the conservative Democratic
senators have been in conference and
that they adopted a plan under which
steps we're to be taken to defeat the tariff
bill If by p. IN. Monday the senate did
not definitely instruct the tariff confer
ference to stand by the senate bill
Senator Bryan. who is regarded as The
leader Of this element, pronounced the
story as without foundation. He said
furthermore that so far as he was
concerned he had decided TO support Dir
Villas in his effort to have the sugar diff
ferential stricken ont of the bill, and
added that the sugar schedule being au
administration measure, he saw no rea-
son why the administration should not
have its own way about it now.
SUGAR INvEsTIGATING COMMITTEE
H Is at It's Old work or Finding Que
Nothing.
WAsHINGToN, July 21-The senate
sugar investigating committee resumed
its work today in the old time manner
Only Senators Gray, Lindsay and Davis
of the committee were present, but they
had several witnesses before them and
announced a determination 90 proceed
with the work so long as there was amy
way possible of securing witnesses who
would furnish any testimony.
The most important witness of the day
was Harry Rood, the New y ork Herald
reporter who wrote the articles ia that
paper on which the present branch Of the
inquiry is based.
1t was impossible to secure the details
of the testimony. When Senator Gray
was asked for statement as 20 the pro-
ceedings, he replied that he could say
nothing, and that it was the intention Of
the committee not TO give out any infor-
nation, as to the testimony until the pres
ent branch of the inquiry was completed
The reason given for taking this posi-
tion is that the publication of the facts
elected would interfere with the plans
of the committee and prevent as COM
plete an inquiry as they desire % make.
Today's witnesses therefore, were AN
warned that they were on the same
plane as witnesses before a grand jury
and were warned against revealing any
thing.
Mr.. Wheeler Of New York stated 90
the committee that he had not placed amy
orders for senators for sugar stock and
was unable to give any information.
a Bomb Exploded NO GHnrm.
ROME, July 21.-A bomb was exploded
this morning near the British embassy
4 a..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

The Daily STATE JOURNAL prints nH
the news
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-07-21

ROME. July 21.-A bomb was exploded
this morning near the British embassy.
No damage was done.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Good Advice.

1t Is one thing to raise il L and
quite another thing to market it wisely.
We have the following very practical
suggestion in a letter written by Messrs.
Dan Talmage's Sons, New York, to one
of our planter friends which is worthy
general consideration. They say:
This ought to be a grand year for
Home Rice. 1t has a sharp competitor
in Foreign, for by reduction of tariff it
is brought III here at &c less than in pre-
cediDg years f; still Jul crop is far short
Of the total requirements of the year,
and for this eason ought never go be-
low the cost of importing Foreigns. The
best of these are selling at sc, the poor
est at SIC. IT the home product realizes
as much it would mean $500 per barrel
for the best, $3.50 for the poorest. less
OF curse transportation to market aud
expenses connected with its handling.
Can these prices be gealized9 We reply
without hesitation, they can Vplanters
knowing the value OF their rice insist on
& getting it or something approximative.
Everything depends upon the intelli-
geDce and deliberation of the planting
fraternity in general. No one man can
make the market. but by pulling to-
gether" good fair prices can be gotten
for all of it in proportion to quality of
Rough. Planters must exercise their
judgment and should endeavor to grade
their Rice fairly-the best is only best,
the poorest is only poorest, and prices
follow quality. Neither merchant nor
miller can hold the market, but only the
planters. They own the crop and can.
get what they please up to the cost of
Foreign if they will but use the power
they have. Here is a motto Fair
price or NO Rice.n
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Personal.
Rev. Charles Clark. of Chataignier.
was here on Tuesday.

Rev. Charles Clark. of ClIataignier,
was here on Tuesday.
Miss Eva Lawther, of Barbreck. is
the guest of DR.. Irion.
Mentor Andrus, Esq, of Sunset, visit
ed our town on Tuesday last.
Capt. Sam Haas, of Bayou Chicot, was
on our streets last Saturday.
Mr.. John Oge, of Grand Coteau, was
among the visitors to this place on last
Thursday.
Messrs. L. d. Prescott and T. C. Glib
bens, OF Washington. were in town the
latter part of last week.
Editor w. A. Flynn, of the Washing
Post, was among the visitors here Tues
day, and gave us a pleasant call.
Maj. Frank Wharton, of Bayou Chi
cot. and Justice A. w. Dejean. of Pla-
quemlne Ridge, were here on Tuesday.
We are pleased to see special officer
VIM. GALLON out on the streets again
and rapidly recovering from his wound.
Messrs. NJ. G. Wilkins and E. j. Gle
ments. of Eunice, were in town Monday,
and the latter gave us an appreciated
call.
Miss Fannie Thompson. :he charming
daughter of DR.. VIM. NJ. Thompson, af-
ter an extended visit to relatives in AL
exandria, returned home on Thursday.
VIZ had a pleasant call last Thursday
evening from Mr.. George E. Bockoven,
agent for the Brooks brass force pump,
who is also taking orders for several
valuable and interesting publications.
Mrs. Leonce Littctl returned from La
fayette where she had been in attend
ance at the bedside of Mrs. Katie Samp-
son, who has been seriously i'll. Mrs.
Littell will start in a few days for a
visit to her relatives in Chicago, who
are %anxiously awaiting her.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
VOL. XIII.
aDpeIousas Gourier.
- oUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

re wish tth attention OF the friends
natrnns of th8CoURIFR to the necessity OF
anu phetne on the ilert. in the matter of judi
shsll paaIIieatisSsnss,;r t ase e IF s; sale po ssiR'seia,l nytru as
ane.t as 70 where they desire such advertise
mSns Il psuSlished. is apt to result in our being
aenrited Of the patronage that would other
W. Wlsg hs es making himself especially Jealous IA
~ matter OF securing sherif's sales for the
IN lansr nj which he is director and stakeholder,
p III several publications of that nature have
ssrcssred In that paper which the parties inter-
slpteG would have selected to be done in the
cngRIER. had they been consulted; and Others
Nave been diverted from us at the special soil
citafion of the sheriff or his deputies serving
ths napers in the matter of seizures.
r. these who prefer to patronize any other
ptsTfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor US with their patronage are
oSsesrs Are Instructed to have the publication
done in the CoURIER.,and they are especially
warned against allowing themselves to- be in.
should be done In some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22

return 1t, pay an average duty of more
than $40 OF the 800 worth for the pri-
vi.ege of returning it and then under
sell the home manufacturer unless he
reduces wages"
While there is yet room for consi.iera-
bic tariff reform, when we consider that
the duties under the new law are an av-
erage of 30 per cent lower than the Nc
klnley act. less than under the Mills
bill of 1888, and only 3 per cen on the
average above the present law as it was
reported to the Senate from the House,
we have good reason to exclaim with
Chairman Wilson, that the tarifLaW of
1894 ia "a momeeHE9al5In iietf5ry.' u
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-22
Rice Crop Bulletin.

The following is an epltome of Dan
Talmage's Sons bulletin No. 5 lice crop
1894, dated New York. Sept. 18th:
Crop along the Atlantic Coast Estates
of North and South Carolina and
Georgia) well advanced and full Of
promise. Harvesting fairly started and
grain at thresher shows good outturn
in quantity and quality. Total out
come estimated at 300, 900 bushels.
As regards Louisiana. which is the
largest and most important rice grow
ing State, they say
While there are reports of untoWard
experiences by individual planters.
taken as "A rule early paintings are in
good form and white to the harvest.
Fields are generally clean aud freezer
paintings are making rapid strides, but
outcome is probiematical as it has not
headed and will not mature until Octo-
her, therefore menaced by possible
North winds which may check or kill.
Labor and machinery abundant and
the grain Can easily be cared for as
fast as ready. Heavy rains early this
week compelled Suspension Of harvest
ing damaged early crops in some sec
tions, stalks broken or whipped nearly
clean Of grain. Injury however as
compared with whole crop was slight,
aud full compensation derived in bene-
fits to late rice. Estimates regarding
tue outcome cannot be safely enlarged
from those given last month. Every
condition at the moment is favorable,
and the acreage planted under favor
ing auspices should be good for a yield
of 1,500, 900 sacks, but of this mount
only 1000, 900 sacks. say 100000 bushels
is really assured. The total outcome
of crop will not under any circnm-
stances fully meet the consumptive
demand Of the United States, so that
high average prices are likely to prevail
if planters exercise discretion and
deliberation in the disposition OF same.