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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
SILVER'S DEFEAT.
An Attempt to Explain Failure of Com
to E,pouse the Cause.

HIoIIs TO Il PU'HSs 'I'9 C'1H"e'
LONDON, May S.-The collapse of the
bimetallic movement in the house of
commons on Friday when Mr.. Samuel
Smiths motion that the government en-
deavor to secure staple par of exchange
for gold and silver by international
agreement was counted out without dis
cussion following SO closely upon the
bimetallic conference, has caused much
comment.
The secretary of the bimetallic league
explains the apathy of the house of COM
mons towards the bimetallic movement
by saying that it was due to the fact that
Mr.. Smiths motion had only second
place at the evening sitting and the rules
of the house prevented a division, as it
was considered that the attendance was
so small as to serve no practical purpose,
especially as full days discussion
would be secured later when a,division
could occur
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

KANSAS CITY. May 7.-W HEAT-1611c
lower. No. hard 500951; No. , red
SO; No. red 5O@51; rejected A.
CoRN-In good demand. No. mixed
Sec; No. 2 white 3S@13S24c.
OArs-15M1c higher. No. mixed,
35@3516c; No. 2 white. 351I936c.
RYE-Steady. No. ? 4Sc.
FLAx-Firm. $1.21.
BRAN-Quiet 57@59c.
HAY Weak; timothy, $8.OO@9 so;
prairie $600@700
BUrTER-Quiet; creamery weak ami
declining, 1916; dairy, 12@14c.
EGGs-Quiet and weak at 719c
CArTLE-Receipts, $500; shipments,
1000 Market barely steady. Texas steers,
$2.4O139O; Texas cows, $2.25D3.S5;
shipping steers. $3.4O@4.35; native cows,
$2.OO@3.10; stockers aud feeders $3.50
M3S5; bulls, $2.30@3.O5.
HoGs-Receipts 1890; shipments
1000. Market 5@1Oc lower and duh.
Bulk, 495@5.OO heavies, packers and
mixed, $485@5.1O; lights, workers and
pigs $4.00@5.O5.
none. Market slow and weak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
Chicago 1Tnrket.

CHICAGO, May S.-Wheat was extreme
ly dull today. The uncertainty regard
ing the government report prevented
marked price changes. The buyer OF
wheat was Roche, presumably for Linn
and Partridge sold July opened un-
changed at $3.50, sold up &c, down 3sc,
and reacted to $500.
Corn was dull but steady in sympathy
with wheat. July opened lac lower at
387sc C. lost &c and reacted to 80.
Oats steady; July 3016c.
Provisions were steady on hog receipts
less than the estimate and strong prices
at the yards. July pork opened &c
lower at $12 40, lost &c, advanced to
$12.4211 and reacted to opening prices.
July lard $40.
Later free buying firmed up the mark
ct and business became brisk. Par
bridge and his crowd poured out wheat,
but unlimited buying orders appeared. to
have been given, and it was thought two
million bushels was taken for some one
interest Roche, Lamson, Lester, Logan,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
THE WORM IN THE BUD
Working Under the Surface to Removs
PatrOIman Jones.

Working Under the Surface to Remove
PatrOlman Jones.
Policeman ID. I. Jones came very near
losing his job yesterday. and he thinks
that it was the result of someone "work-
ing against him" for tie prominent part
he took in the Hitchcock investigation.
When he reported for duty after the in
vestigation was over, he was told by
Capt Gish that he could not put him on
duty until the board should take action
on his case. The board of police COM
missioners met during the day. Secre-
tary l.. L. YOunt said to a JOURNAL re-
porter in regard to the meeting: 1.-THE
whole thing occurred through misun-
Outstanding. When Mr.. Jones came to
ask for a leave of absence, he was asked
how long a time he wanted. He said
that he wanted to have as long a time
as the Hitchcock investigation lasted and
that he thought it would only last three
days. The board allowed him the leave
of absence, but the other members
thought it was for three days. When I
showed them the note l had made at the
previous meeting il was all right"
Policeman Jones. however, still thinks
that there was a "power behind the
throne that was against him.
Mr.. Jones is again on regular duty as
a policeman. 1t is said, however. that
the meeting of the police board was of
rather stormy nature, and that the secre-
tary said he would resign if Mr.. Jones
was not put back on duty again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

It had literally been burned to finder by
one of those hot. dry winds which some
times sweep the border Opponents OF
statehood assert that new commemorative
have generally grown faster as territories
than as states. The jealousy of the older
and larger states is also powerfully excited
and, take it all in all, there is abundant
reason for accepting Mr. Flynn's state
ment, s'There will be no new states adj
rnitt,ed nv the Fiftv-third congress-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
ENGINEERS CONVENTION,
Delegates Assembling For the National
Meeting in St. Paul

ST. PAUL, May Ss-The national con-
vention of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers will meet in this city on
Thursday, and already number of dele
gates are in the city. There are 52S
delegates. and nearly all will be present.
The only grand officer to be elected is
the second assistant grand chief.
The other officers terms do not expire
for two years. Relations with the A. r.
U, federation of brotherhood men on
different roads at junction points, and a
reduction of the size of the conventions
in the interest of economy, are the chief
matters to be acted upon by the conven-
ton. The women's auxiliary meets on
EridaY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
KILLED bx Falling Rock.

PITTsBURG. May S.-W. H. Hinson, a
miner, was killed in the Central Coal
and Coke company's shaft No 8, at Wier
City, by mass of rock falling upon him
from the roof. which was estimated to
weigh at least fifty tons. Hinson had
been man of means, but reverses had
brought him to coal digging for living.
He leaves a family.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
RepubIican DeIeeates.

The following are lists of the dele
gates from Ellis and Logan counties to
the Republican state convention:
Ellis-C. j. Bascom, Ellis; DR.. 6. B.
Vile; Charles johnson, Ellis.
Log an-K. E. WiIcockson, Oakley; J.
R. Jackson, McAlIaster; Ed. Thayer. Rus
sell Springs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
SMALLPOX UNDER CONTROL.
In Another Week A Gibson Believes
Will be r d of 1t.

In Another Week A Gibson Believes it
Will he r d of IT.
ATCHIsoN, May 8.-The pest house has
been completed and those suffering with
smallpox removed there last night. The
different houses where it has existed will
then be thoroughly disinfected and fumi-
gated, and it is believed that in another
week the disease will be almost COM
pletely stamped out. Reports to the
board of health yesterday show that
there are only half the number of cases
that have been reported.
The disease is now completely under
control, and tile excitement is subsiding.
The outside papers have been reporting
thirty cases. The number never actually
exceeded fourteen. and all among color
ed people in the outskirts of town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

Topeka lodge No. II A o. q. w. will
give an entertainment at their hall, 723
Kansas avenue, Friday evening, May IL,
1894. Music by mandolin club and phon-
ograph. Ice cream and cake will be
served. Members and their families cor
daily invited to be present
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
ON TRIAL FOK MURDER.

Hill Who Killed Postmaster at Big
Springs BE Tried Tomorrow.
LAWRENCE, May S.-The case of Fred
Hill, who shot and killed d. A. Geelan,
the postmaster at Big Springs, some two
months ago, was called in the district
court
Hills attorneys moved to quash the in
dictment, but were overruIed and the
case will be tried tomorrow. 1t was de-
cided to empanel thirty additional jury
men besides the regular panel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
CHIEFS OF POLICE.
Their Annual Meeting Opens at ST. Louis
Today.

Today.
ST.. LOUIS, May S.-The annual meeting
of the n RATIONAL Union of Chiefs of Po-
lice began here today with attendance
of seventy five members. The meeting
was called to order by w. S. Seavey of
Omaha, who responded to an address de-
livered by Mayor Walbridge.
Reading of the presidents and secre-
ry-treasurer's report, was followed by
the appointment of committees and other
preliminary work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
SANTA FE SUED.
Widow OF a Section Foreman Wants SO.
900 Account of His Death.

EaPoRIA. May 8.-A suit for $4,000
damages, will be filed in the district
court in few days against the Santa
Fe company, by the widow of Patrick
Shelton, the section foreman, whose
death was the result of injuries received
upon the road.
Upon the morning of March 81, Shell
ton in getting his handcar out of the way
of an extra train, was struck, and died
from his injuries the next day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
ARMOR PLATE FRAUDS.
The Committee InveStigate Charges
aeainst Carnegie Again.


PITTsBURG, May S--Captain Sampson.
Lieutenant Alderman and Prof. AIge-
the board appointed to investigate the
charges of armor plate frauds at the
Carnegie works, and are now at Home
stead The sessions of the board will be
secret.
Captain Sampson expects the board
will remain in Pittsburg and Homestead
for week or ten days. The report on
these charges is not to be ready until
Secretary Herbert returns from the
Pacific coast the first week in June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

We mend our customers laundry free
of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry 112
and ia West Eighth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

The Columbus Buggy Co., have just
received some fine delivery wagons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
Lawrence Equal sufiraxists.

LAWRENCE, May 8.-The Douglas
county Equal Suffrage association will
open its three days convention here to-
night Great enthusiasm is manifested
for the meeting and the prominent
speakers to be here insure a large at
tendance. Mrs. Carrie Lane Chapman
Gait Mrs. Annie L. Diggs and Rev.Anna
Show W ill speak. This evening at 1880
Mrs. Gait will make an address.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

CATTLE-Recepts, 3,OOO Market I'M
changed. Prime to extra native steers,
$45O@465; medium, $42563435; others
$375@41O; Texans, $335@365.
HoGs-Receipts. 1000. Market slow
to 5@11Oc lower. Rough and heavy.
$425@4SO; packers and mixed $5.10Q
5.15; prime heavy and butchers weights,
$515@520; assorted light, $5.1O6D5.15.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Receipts 5000
In better demand but unchanged. Top
sheep, $425@45O; top lambs. S4.25@5.75.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

The Columbus Buggy Co.. 526 and 52e
Quincy ST., have the largest stock OF
fine vehicles in the state. Look their
stock over before you purchase.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

In the district court today a case is be-
ing tried in which Carl Jockheck is be-
ing sued for damages for selling liquor
to George List in 1882. List committed
suicide and Mrs List charges that her
husband was driven insane by drinking
liquor purchased at Jockheck's place.
IN 1883 Mrs. List secured a judgment for
$2,oOO but it has never been collected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
Take Notice.

To whom it may concern:
I will not be responsible for any bills
incurred by my wife Mrs Edith L. Page.
(Signed-) ALFRED PAGE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

We make specially of fine Harness,
Whips and Robes. Columbus Buggy
Co.. 2. j HINDMARsH Mgr
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Swearingen of 726
Lawrence street are the parents of boy,
born Sunday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
Highest of all in Leavening Power.-1atest U. s. G

MiImine s. Bodman and others bought
freely.
Receipts-W Wheat, 10000 bushels; corn,
$4,000 bushels; oats, 100000 bushels
Shipments-W Wheat, 1000 bushels; corn,
$1,000 bushels; oats, 10000 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

The STATE JOURNALS Want and Mis-
cellaneous columns reach each working
day in the week more than twice "a
many Topeka people as can be reached
through any other paper. This is fact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

A business meeting of the Epwortl
League of the First M. E. church, viii
be held this evening at the church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
New YORK stock Nzar'set.

American Sugar Refinery, 1O5I8. a 4
S. F., 1919; c.. b. 81 O., 70; Erie, 145s;
l. q N. 49,; Missouri Pacific 800; Read
land. 6914; st Paul, 6114; Union Pacific
1919; Western Union. $40; Chicago Gas,
6458; Cordage, 247s.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.

Furnished by w. F. Eederman, Broker In
Grain, Provisions and Stocks. Real e q
tate Building, Corner Seventh and Jack
son Streets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

We put on new neckbands on shirts.
Peerless Steam Laundry, 112 and ia
West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

Having purchased F. w. Whittier's
interest in the firm, we are prepared 90
give the people of Topeka the best the
market affords. WHITNEY & SoN.
100 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

--- 80 - y ~ CLAOS1F Il.
WANTED-The people TO know that we keen
- al kinds of meat at 5S1 Topeka aveuue
ITO TRADE-A 3-sprinS covered wagon for a
A. good morse cart and harness. Can at 53I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

Prompt money, lowest rates and every
accommodation to borrowers on good
real estate in Topeka and farms in east
ern Kansas.
Mortgages always on hand in sums to
suit, of the kind that conservative in
vestors desire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08

Mrs WinslOw's Soothing Syrup has
been used for teething. 1t soothes, softens
the gums, allays pain, cures collie. Best
remedy Tor diarrhOea- 20 cents bottle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-05-08
Fine W

Fine work.
At Topeka Steam Laundry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-09-07
A MAGNIFICENT RACE.

The exploit nj indianapolis marks
tho greatest Of the wOrld's races up TO
date, by which Robert j., owned by
Cicero J. Hamliu, OF Buffalo, New
York, laid the world's harness record
at his owner's feet The race was
magnificent test OF speed fIom start to
finish, aud though Robert J's com.
petitor, Joe paichen, was beaten In
three straight heats, his performance
also entities him to place among this
wonderful horses Of the day.
The record made by Robert ia
mile In 2,0ai-is a pointer that the
iouT.yCat-o,d mny yet reduce the
record 10 two minutes. THIS Il what
his owner aims At, though hs did not
expect II this year. Mt. Hamlin II a
millionaire craps sugar manufacturer,
giving employ ment to over three
thousand muE; 10 that although he II
7yeats old he pays considerable altoa.
ton to other matter. than racing. But
fast horses have been hobby with
him, and ever since 1866, when he
established the Village stock farm al
East Aurora, he has been improving
his stock I'll now bis stables arc tnt
most famous In the country Tor breed.
Ing harness racers anu high class road,
sters. The star PAGERS Of his stables AT,
Hal Pointer, with record last year O
2iOil, aud Robert J, Hal Pointer /,
resting from the track this season
Robert J. 10 a son Of Hartford
aud Geraldine, anu won his rec nd
ss n three ycar.old lat season, ut LEX
ingIon, Ky, making the mile In 2:U5.
This year he has carried all buiOr,
him, up 10 the great indianapolis
event.
Mr.. HamIin has among his racing
horses the famous Chime, flly Fan,
igsy, who last year took the wOrld'.
record Tor her class, tfolting the mile
In 2:Os, ~ a thrce-yeat.old. Hur
owner is confident that she Will yet
pair with Robert j., In bringing the
trotting and pacing record to two
minutes. The PAGERS part Of the per.
iormance does not appear to be very
far from accomplishment,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-09-07

nothing but death. they know no
Sundays or holidays, but arc COM
PEELED TO toll inccuantiy TO secure
n bare subsistence for themselves and
families. They hal appealed TO the
clothing contractors 10 decrease the
sizs Of the "iask.n or raise the scale OF
wages, bat hal NET with refusal, anu
n meolingoi the contra tors was called
for Tuesday evening, sept ., 90 cone
blne against any effort Of the fweaiers
10 cmancipnie themselves. a strike
was talked OF by the ,diicrers,
but they realized that that prob
ably meant absolute starvation TO
themselves nuI those dependent
On them for what they now gglj hut 81
IL pointed out that II they go on -
now IL be- merely matter OF slower
starvation like rats in thulr holes.
Therefore tbe strike motion prevailed
nj The meeting held yesterday Thurs
dayl evening, and,as stated In tue tele.
grams, the men are now out
The condition VI these t1ilers, a. dee.
aflbgd in the report, is pltinbIe Ia the
extreme. There is little room .1r the
hope that the picture h overdrawn.
The places where the workmcn are
engaged are designated, aud official
a1d public Investigation asGod for that
the truth Of the statements made may
10 ascertained aui brought to general
attention. AZ they are now told, they
reveal a condition that IL a disyr to
civilization aud should demand a
speedy change; but that a change will
come can hardly be- hoped for, since
those who could permanently relieve
tho situation are callousod to such
things by familiarity herewith. tie
not to be wondered That there h an In.
tense hatred Of employer by cm-
pIoycs; It would be indeed strange II II
were otherwise under such circum-
stances.
The people Of the West cannot but
deeply sympathlzo with those In tbs
condition described; they may be
powoflsss to help them, AZ that can be
done effectively only by those nearer
home; but knowing the situation OF
some u the working classcs In the
great and crowded oltics, people eau
realize how vastly superior their oondi.
ton IL here, anu nov much thoy have
To be- thankful for.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-09-07
"rRuEL SUNSHINE

A most extraordinary wall from the
state Of Massachusetts, and probably
from all Of New England, marks the
close OF the summer. The season In
Utah will be- remembered ~ one OF the
most delightiul and bounteOus In her
history. The earlier ana the later rains
have failed not; there has been heat
and sunshine enough TO produce tecm-
ing crops In field and orchard, and yet
not 20 much as to seriously Cypress the
inhhbitant. No one hns needed to 20
north or into the mountain tops seek.
ing summer comfort, for with the
eIhilatating Lake easy Of access
In the warmer days, and the
cool nights OF even the hottest spell,
Tccupc.ation aud rest have been
furnished choRply and abundantly 10
all. Edmund Russell, the DBlsaTioau
divinity, IN said TO have declared that
Salt Lakefs who went elsewh here for a
summer resort wouli wander dissaiis.
fed In pafadise--or words 10 that effect;
and surely the experience OF every
resident, ns we'll ~ Of every solourner
with us during the season just ended,
will Justify all the praise Of our ollmstr
that the most enthusiastic knows how
TO frame.
But contrast IL sometimes necessary
to cause n iull appreciation Of ones own
condition. Win that object, this follow.
ing, which Ia the concluding paragraph
OF an editorial In the Spring field
Rsptb team, In respectfully submitted;
the article Of which II Ia II part IL no
les brilliant a. bit OF literary work
than unique rs complaint against
what mouals are inclined to regard M
the gteate,t OF all climatic boonsi
The story ofthls summer h one OF Inn
poyorishod fields, doioHomtod crops,
dried up springs aud brooks aud VOLS
pastures that cannot fll tho cows bags
with milk, mowingz that scarcely furnish
the barns with provendor Tor the winter.
We have had no rain In this region 10
amount To anything since the first " May
and all over the country Ia our temper
ntO North American zlno there have
boon few spots whore anything bettor
can be- said. There have boon scarcely
any electric storms-tho crash aud roll
OF tho thunder would bo q delightful
sound to NJ, 40 rare has been any thing uf
tho sort, There h mo- danger that tho
year 1894 WIFI ho soon forgotten. II stands
by itsoli ~ tho cruolust year OF sunshine
that a whole long generation has known.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-09-07
THE SWEATER SLAVES.

Four years ago the New York legis.
lature passed law which was sup.
posed TO do away with the horror Of
sweater shops, but according TO the
report Of the officers Of the National
Union OF Journoymen Tailors, the evil
has not been relieved In tho least
IN tue metropolis. This report says
that under tho system imposed
by ready.msde clothing contract.
ou, the makers Of pants, coats
and vests are, with their families, ao.
tuAlly starving, Notwithstanding the
fact that they are engaged necessarily
fourteen TO eighteen hours day, and
while they are making clothes for
others, hundreds Of them have scarcely
enough rags OF their own 20 cover
their nakedness. The report says that
this deplorablo condition ia not due tn
the use Of Intoxicating liquors, for an
investigation showed there was little
Of this, but that II is owing to tho tack
OF sweater system.
In showing forth what Is going on
among these toilers, II 10 stated that at
tho opening Of tho present year a
"lask," which then consisted " ten 10
twelve garments, comprised the work
Of five men for two days. For this the
New York contractors paid &c. That
meant the division Of $3.50 day be-
tween 1--WE men--a cutter, baster,
pressoT, operator ana nnisner. To
complete these "ta,ks" all en-.
gagged were required 70 work
eight TO ten hours daily, and
their earnings ior seven days. work
were A. over SO apiece, Duuus
tho paH, eight months the contractors
have been steadily Increasing the
"lask," under tho claim that tho duau.
oial depression required it Ia order Tor
them 90 compete iu the market until
now II Conslsts OF twenty Go tWcuty.
two garments. Thus the work b. near.
~ doubled, with no Increase o.
pay, and tho men engaged must
work fourteen, sixteen AMI even cigu.
teen hours q day 90 get thulr So week.
II IL said tlpt some Of the poor
sweaters work until they drop from
sheer exhaustion. The shirl-mukiul
heroine u Hoods poem was O pam
pertd child Of luxury compsret 20
these sitchors Of cheap rtady.maIu
clothing, who have reached point
beyond which there appears to be