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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
NO PRIZE FIGHT, THEY SAY
But 1t Is Said There Was a Chicken Fight
In the Afternoon.

In the Afternoon.
Almost all the hacks were in use yes
terday afternoon. and many thought that
the prize fight that was talked of was
going to take place. 1t did not, how
ever. and both 'tMickie' Heery and Bob
Nightingale say that they did not intend
to fight, and that the report was false.
1t is reported that a cock fight occurred
yesterday afternoon.
There is also a report that the fight
before mentioned took place Saturday
night, but both the principals stoutly
deny the report, and say they had no in
tention of fighting.
There is a sport in town who is a
'puncher," and he doesn't care who
knows it. 1t is Jim Finney. He will
fight Geo. Mabey at Atchison next Sun
day, and the chances are said to be in
Finney's favor.
1t is said that the authorities at Atchi-
son are not as particular about prize
fights as in this city. and that the fight
will not be interfered with.
small party of ''the talent" will
company Finney, and he will fight for
$15 and the gate receipts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
SIMPSON IS WORSE.

The Condition of the Kansas COngress-
is Exceedingly Critical.
KANSAS CITY, April 16.-A special to
the. Star from Washington says: Con-
gresham Jerry Simpsons condition this
afternoon was reported to be exceedingly
critical None of the many callers at his
house were admitted to see him and
every one of his Populist colleagues was
turned away
Yesterday Mr. Simpsons complicated
disorders took most unfavorable turn,
and the gravest apprehensions were felt
for his recovery. His legs and arms
were strangely swollen, as by dropsy,
and the swelling seems to be steady APP
preaching his vital parts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
EUGENE DEBs IN HIDING.
wants to Manage the Strike without tn
ApPearance of Doing So.

Wants to Manage the Strike Without the
i Appearance of Doing So.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April 16-While
the Great Northern strike has not reach
ed the Twin Cities, there are indications
that it will do so within forty-eight hours
A mass meeting is to be held here to-
morrow night under A. R. Z. auspices,
and it is given out that strike is newt
able on the eastern division unless the
company restores the old schedules
! big meeting of the employees was
held in St Cloud this morning to consider
the situation, but as yet nothing definite
is determined upon. It is rumored that
Eugene V. Debs, president of the Nat
lOnal American Railway union, is in hid
ing in the Twin Cities somewhere.
1t is said that he wants to be where he
can be in close touch with the manage
ment of the strike, but at the same time
he does not want to appear as giving it
his official sanction as yet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
GOV HARVEY DEAD.
He Passed Away at Midnight
Sunday Night
At His Home at Junction City,
Kansas.
REVIEW OF HIS LIFE.
James III. Harvey Came to Kansas
in 1859.
He Served in the War-In 1869
Governor of Kansas.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan, April lex
Governor and Ex- United States Senator
James NJ. Harvey died at his home near
this city at 12 o'clock Sunday night
James NJ. Harvey. fifth governor of the
state of Kansas, was born September 21,
1888, in Monroe county, Va His father,
Thomas Harvey, and his mother, Mar
garet Walker. were both natives of Vir-
ginia, but removed from that state when
he was still quite young. His
education was received in the public
and select schools of Indiana, Illinois and
Iowa On leaving school he became
practical surveyor and civil engineer,
both his tastes and talents inclining him
TO that profession.
In 1859. Just before Kansas was free
from territorial enthrallment, and when
she was struggling to become one of the
sisterhOod of states. Mr.. Harvey removed
thither, settling in Riley county, and
soon became widely known for his abil-
ity, intelligence, and enthusiastic sup
port of the measure which was to make
the territory a member in full fellowship
of the American union. He engaged in
agriculture, in which he has ever since
been employed: but the seclusion of the
farm did not conceal his eminent ability
and cultivated talents from the public
In 1861, he enlisted soldier under
the union banner, and became captain of
a company in the Fourth and Tenth ICON
solidated) regiments. He served with
honor in the campaign his command
took part in, and was mustered out in
1864 In 1865. and again in 1866, he was
a member of the Kansas house of repre-
sentatives. where he displayed such
power as to attract attention of the lead
ing men of the commonwealth, and to
give earnest to that distinction he
was soon to achieve. In 1S67-6S, he
served as state senator In 1S69-70, and
again in 1S70-71, he was governor of
Kansas. The duties of these various Of
fees he discharged with such fidelity and
ability as justly TO entitle him to still
higher distinction. Accordingly, on the
assembling of the state legislature in
1874, he was elected to fill the vacancy
occasiOned by the resignation of Alexan-
der Caldwell, as United States senator.
This vacancy had been temporarily
filled by the appointment of Robert
Crozier, but the legislature promptly
recognized Mr.. Harvey's claims and gave
him the merited compliment of an cleo
tion to that position. He took his seat
February ~, 1874. and filled the place
with credit to himself and honor to his
state until March A, 1879, whe his term
expired.
On retiring from public life. Governor
Harvey returned to his farm at Vinton,
Riley county, where he has continued to
reside.
He was married October 4, 1854, to
Miss Charlotte Cutter, of Adams county,
Ill. Six children were born of this mar
riage--Clara, Emma, Lillian, Martha,
James n. and John A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
NAMES WRITTEN THERE
Notable Kansans in One of the Finest
Books Ever Bound.

Secretary Adams of the state historical
society has received a copy OF the His
tory of the Centennial of the Inaugural
ton of Washington, held at New York
city in April, 1889 1t is the most costly
book ever received by the society.
1t is bound in canvas, full gilt, and has
over 200 fine engravings, besides more
than that number of portraits. There are
twenty-five portraits of Washington and
of nearly all those prominent in the early
history of the republic There is a com
plete history of the inaugural of Wash
ington. as we'll as the celebration. Kan
sas was represented at the celebration by
Hons. Eugene F. Ware, Geo R. Peck,
Charles K. Wells, A. H. Ellis, Maj. Cal
vim Hood, Col. w. B. Stone and Capt.
Perry Hutchinson. The compilers are
Cornelius n. Bliss and ex-Mayor Abram
S. Hewitt of New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
A LONG HAIRED HERMIT
Comes Down From the Mountains to
Lead a March TO WashinRton.

Comes Down From the Mountains to
Lead "A March to Washington.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April 16.-Twenty
years ago. Hillman Stillings got an idea
into his head that Christ was to visit the
earth again and when he came he (Still-
ings) was to be his right hand man.
At that time, he left his friends, elm bed
to the top of Mount Archer, one of the
tallest peaks in the state, and took up his
abode in a rude cabin. Ever since, he
has lived there the life of a recluse In
all that time neither his hair nor beard
have been cut, and now he is one of the
queerest looking persons one can
imagine.
Last week he announced that Christ
had visited the earth and commanded
him to lead a host to Washington and
join the Army of the Commonweal. He
has gained great influence over the un-
employed in this city, and it is announced
that he will shortly start out with large
following of woodchoppers and others
who have been out of employment all
winter.
How great his following isis not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
MIR. EMBREE STAYSIN.
Ministerial Union Insists That Its Presi-
dent Fill Out His Term.

Rev. A. S. Embree will not retire from
the presidency and withdraw from the
Ministerial union as he had intended
Mr.. Embree went to the meeting of the
Union this morning at the I. M. c. A.
rooms fully determined to sever his con-
nection with the union, but he changed
his mind when the members protested
and will fill out his term as president
The union will only have three more
meetings before it adjourns for the sur1-
mer and new officers will be elected at
the first meeting after the summer
vacation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
READY 20 BE ovERPowERED.
Rock Island Provides "a Train For Kel1y's
Industrial Army.

ROCK IBTand PrOVIueS a 1faIm FOr F0IIy'B
Industrial Army.
OMAHA, April 16.-Gen- Kelly's indus
trial army will walk out of Council
Bluffs at o'clock this afternoon. Kelly
was notified by the sheriff that the sold
iers must 'march on" Two companies
of militia will escort them to the county
line. Although Gov. Jackson refused to
furnish transportation, the army does not
intend to foot it across Iowa
Arrangements have been made to go
as far as Parks, six miles east of the
Bluffs on the Rock Island road, where it
is said train of empty box cars will be
found on siding with a crew ready to be
overpowered No trouble was expert
enced here with the men and none deser-
ted from the ranks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
KNOCKS OUT HER BONDS.

School Bonds of Kansas City, Kan, Are
Declared Illegal.
Attorney General John T. Little has
given an opinion in the Kansas City,
Kansas, bond election case. The city
voted 100000 school bonds at recent
election, and more than 1000 votes were
cast for the bonds than were cast against
them. 1t appears however that there
was not a majority of the qualified cleo
tors, and Attorney General Little holds
that the bonds cannot be legally issued,
as the law provides that a majority OF
the qualified electors must vote for the
bonds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
1t win Meet This Evening and Last Two
Days.

Days.
The Shawnee County Christian con
vention meets this evening at 1910 north
Kansas avenue. Rev. Z. +. Mallory of
this city will preach sermon. The cJn-
vention will be in session tomorrow and
Wednesday.
The programme for tomorrow morn
ing consists of an opening address by
VIM. Orlan, devotional exercises led by
Maggie McAdams of Rossville confer
ence on the subject: @How can our
churches be more helpful to each other?
in which b. L Smith, F. Z. Mallory, NJ.
Ingels, A. c. Reed and J. M. Shepherd
will take part.
In the afternoon Miss Jordon will lead
a song service; r. Z. Hill of Rossville,
will speak on the subject: sThe Pastor
and the young people, and reports from
the field will be read.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
TO ADOPT REEDS RULES.
House Democrats Agree to Report the
New Quorum Counting Process.

New Quorum Counting Process.
WAsHINGToN, April 16.-After a ses-
sion of two hours today the
Democratic members of the house com
mittee on rules agreed on the
new quorum-counting rule and there
upon sent for Messrs. Reed and Burrows
the Republican members of the com
mittee.
It is understood the rule provides for
ascertaining quorum by counting
members present and not voting and also
for fining members who absent them
selves from the house. The new rule
will probably be presented to the house
tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
GEN. WEAVER HERE.

He Was In Topeka Few Hours OF sun
daS.
General James b. Weaver, the late
Populist candidacy for the presidency.
was in Topeka few hours yesterday and
left last evening for Fullerton, Neb
General Weaver made four speeches
in Kansas. addressing large gatherings
at Salina, Washington, Bellville and Clay
Center. 1t was the opening of the Popu-
list campaign in this state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
ETHEL INGALLS, TO WE'D,
Her Engagements to DIR. Edward q. Blair
of AtchIson is Announced

ATcHIsoN, Kas., April 16.-The en-
gagement is announced of Miss Ethel
Ingalls, to DR.. Edward G. Blair of this
city.
Miss Ingalls, is the eldest daug hter of
ex-senator John ]. Ingalls,, and was for
several years the reigning belle in Wash
ington society. She has achieved some
prominence as a writer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
PEFFER's RESOLUTION
In the Interest of Bodies of Men Like
Coxey's Army.

WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Pef-
fer has introduced resolution providing
for the creation of a new committee of
the senate to receive the petitions and
hear the statements of bodies of men,
like Coxey's army, who visit the capital
for the purpose of making presentations
to congress. The committee is required
to give such organizations full aud re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
Damages 81.

The jury in the district court this
afternoon returned a verdict allowing
Floyd Coleman damages to the amount
of 81, for being dragged out of the gal
lery of Crawford's opera house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
MIR. KENDALL VERY LOW.
1t is Not Expected That He Can Live Much
Longer.
Mr.. G. F. Kendall is 7

Mr.. c. F. Kendall is reported as very
much worse today by the attending
physician, DR.. c. F. Menninger.
form of blood poisoning has set in,
and it is thought that he can live only a
short time. He has been sick in bed only
about two weeks, but has steadily grown
worse. He is at the Copeland hotel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
THE GALLANT HARTFORD.
A Monster Petition That the Old Ship Be
Repaired

SAN FRANCIsco, April 16.-A monster
petition IS being circulated in Vallego,
the town which is largely dependent on
Mare Island navy yard asking congress
20 appropriate 100000 for the repair of
the old Hartford. Admiral Farragut's
flag ship.
1t cites the case of the Victoria, Nell
sons nag ship, which was repaired when
In far worse condition than the Hartford.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
VIKING SHIP BOUGHT.
1t will Now Be Kept Permanently at
Chicago.

CHICAGO. April 16.-The famous Vik-
ing ship, now lying in port at New Or
leans. has been purchased by an associa-
ton in Chicago, of which ex-Sheriff Mat
son. Editor Anderson of the Scandinavian
and Captain Magnus Anderson are prom
inent members. Tne ship will be kept
in this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
NELLIE BLY'S RECORD.
10 La 20 Be Lowered Eight Days by
George Grim H.

George Grim a..
NIAGARA Falls, n. Y, April 16.-
George Gritiths, the Ehglishman who
left London, Eng, a month ago
90 go round the world in six
ty-six days of ordinary means of trans
portation, expects to pass through in
about two weeks.
He will go to New York and, barring
accident, will sail for England He will.
In consequences travel 21 .295 miles and
lower Nellie Bly's record by eight days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16

spectful hearings, and report to the SEN
ate.
Senator Hoar gave notice that when
the resolution should be taken up for
consideration he would move 10 amend
by imposing this duty on the committee
on finance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16

him that the strike would receive no
moral or financial support from them.
No attempt will be- made to move
trains out of Spokane until the trouble is
settled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
cKane's Case to be Hear.,

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The supreme
court today granted the motion to ad-
vance the case of McKane, appellant VS..
Warden Durston, of Sing Sing and it was
set for hearing on April % ahead of the
call.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
A DIFFERENT VIEW.
Brotherhoods of Firemen and Trainmen
VIII Give the Strike No snpnort.

VIII CTiVe the Strike No snpport.
SPOKANE, Wash, April 16.-There is
no change in the situation along the Great
Northern. Not wheel is turning from
Minot. North Dakota, to Seattle. Assist
ant General Superintendent Farrell had
kilograms tonight from head officers of
the engineers and firemen brotherhoods
and order of railway trainmen, assuring
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16

San BernardinO Citizens Determined to
Drive Them Out of Town.
COTTON, Cal, April 16.-The second
Los Angeles regiment of the unemployed
is meeting with anything but encourage
ment in San Bernardino.
First the fire department was called
out here and the commanders were
from the freight train they had captured.
Then the army was placed under guard
by fifty deputies, armed with shot guns,
and its leaders were thrown into the
county jail.
Then a boycott was declared on the
army. The commander raised fund of
81 and purchased bread. but the baker
who sold 1t WAS waited on by the citizens
committee of safety and made 10 promise
that he would sell no more supplies to
the army or its leaders. The merchants
here have resolved not to sell to the army
and many citizens have agreed not to
give any food or other supplies to them.
The sheriff and his deputies promised
to arrest the men for seizing a train and
declares they must walk out 1t appears
to be case of freeze out. Last night
about two hundred of the commonweal-
ers marched in body to the First Baptist
church. where Rev. Spurgeon Medhurst
took up small collection for the army
and preached a sermon expressing sym
pathy for the wanderers.
At 10 o'clock last night the com mmittee
of safety waited on Rev. Medhurst to
demonstrate. representing that the men
were not peaceful citizens but an organic
ed mob of law breakers. The preacher
promised to give them no more encour
agement. The commOnwealers declare
they will remain here until their leaders
are released. Trouble is feared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
Coxey Commonwealers Feast On
Oyster Soup and Jam,
Provided to Keep Them From
Following the Unknown
WHO HAS BEEN FIRED.
An Old Hermit Startled From
His ROost.
He Comes Forth to Lead a Con-
necticut Army.

CUMBERLAND, Md, April 16. = The
army of the commonweal will leave
Tuesday morning early in canal boats for
Hancock, the next STOP
1t may be that this route will be con-
tinued to Hagerstown. Tonight camp
will be broken and the coats loaded The
men are being fed extravagantly and are
enjoying the feast after the prolonged
fare of hardtack.
For breakfast oyster soup, coffee,
bread and jam, pork and beef were sup
piled in abundance. Dinner and supper
will be served as abundantly. This ac-
ton has ip great measure allayed the
feeling of discomfort among the great
number who favor following the leader
dership of the "Unknown" and Coxey,
Jr., who were ignominiously discharged
at Frostburg.
1t is rumored that several score of un-
employed from various points and camp
ing beyond the coke works, are being or
ganized for an opposition march to
Washington. A public meeting will be
held at the Academy of Music this even
ing at which General Coxey and Marshal
Browne will speak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16

Read the wants. Many Of them are
as interesting as news items. See if it
is not 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
The OIxIahoma Division.

GUTHRIE, Okla, April 16.-The Okla
homa division of Coxey's army has just
closed arrangements with the railroad
company to take 800 of them to Wash
ingtOn in box cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-04-16
WANTS TO BE A SOLON.
A. II. Oufnton Wants He a Candidate
for the Legislature.

A. u. QufntOn Wants to He Candidate
for the Legislature.
Mr.. A. B. Quinton viii again ask the
voters of Topeka te elect him to Office.
He told Representative Troutman of the
South legislative district on Saturday
that he had decided to be a candidats
for the nomination for the legislature ia
the city districts. This makes three can
didates now in the field for this Office, r.
B. WeIch and Col. Geo. w. Veale having
already announced themselves.
The ScribbIers' Club
z. F. Riley, the president of the Scrib-
blers' club, read interesting paper ON
.sSimiles'' at the meeting of the club on
Saturday evening. in which he treated
the different forms Of SMILES in poetry.
Mr.. A. Downing read d paper on The
Kinds of Poetry and the Variety Of
Verse" Several original poems were
read by Mrs. Rapley Hague and DIR.
Henry w. Roby. The club has mem
bership of fifteen.
u. =. supreme Court to Take a Rest
WAsHINeToN, April 16.-The supreme
court announced that it would hear no
further arguments after April q and that
it would take recess on April 30 until
the fixing of the date for the final ed-
ionrnment hereafter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-02
ADOPTED THE PLAT
Tac Council Acts Promptly with IsslDr
ence tn the Columbl an Grounds.

The Council Acts Promptly with ls<lor-
ence tn che Columil an Grounds.
The city council at the regular
monthly meeting last evening started
out the New Year properly by adopt
ing the plat presented by Messrs.
Jackson and Velic for the Columbian
grounds. which these gentlemen and
associates have secured possession
of. in order to protect their interests
as far as possible in view OF the obli-
cations assumed by them in further
ancc of the Twin-City. Columbian
/ project II Was in realization of the
situation. and the circumstances un-
der which these gentlemen became
involved that tNc council came so
nobly To their rescue and approved
the plat. which. by the way, is the
best ever presented to Rock Island
lcouncil. 1t provides for the cutting
through of all streets and avenues.
and the laying out of the grounds in
! a manner which will not only be
! crediiable in the highest sense. but
| advantageous. as we'll. as binding
iup ncighbOrhood where houses
should have stood years ago, and
, the consequent increasing OF the
city's population.
Aid. Nelson objected to the adop.
ton of the plat. on the ground tha;
Fifth avenue west of Forty-second
street. where il is necessarily mar
rowcI from 81 To ahou; % feet for
. short distance. should be held mp T.
. the 3j-foot width all the way trough
and Mr.. Nelson made n speech set
ting forth his position.
Aids. Corken. Evans and MauckeI
made Short speeches favorable to tn,
|. plat. and holding that any possible
objectionable features were So triflin;
as TO bc completely overcome by Tx
!. favorable characteristics which tn
!. plat presented. The plat was thel
) put upon its adoption and :ccepte'
wv vote of IL TO I, Aid. Nelso,
N alone standing in opposition.
- An Oyster supper.
! When the council adjourned. Nj
,e Jackson extended an Invitation 1
!. pastaHe IF an oyster supper. whic
a thccouncil cordially accepted. an
=. The municipal body and others pro
=. Gee tcd e. the Crown restaurant
81 which season of sociabilitv wa
a. lfissAi with Mr.. jackson a host. an
&c o. rciiring box of cigars was passe
r. afbu3d with that gentleman's com
o. phi ncAts. IL was most plcasar
Of way a inau guraiing the New Yea