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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
CzAR A PEACEABLE MAN.
Statement OF the Russian Minister of
Finance. MI. DeWitte.


Finance, MI. De Witte.
BERLIN, Sept. 13.-The interviews
which M. De Witte, the Russian min
lister Of finance, accorded to represen-
tatives of the German and Austrian
press at Abdazzia are causing a sensa-
ton in Europe. The utterances of
the Russian minister are regarded as
a hopeful sign Of peace In the
later interview, published in the Neue
Erie Presse, M. DeWitte declared that
st was never Russia's intent ton to
transform Bulgaria into a Russian
province, and he dwelt upon the pa
etc intentions Of the ear. saying:
During the past six years the dan
ger of war has frequently arisin, but
the car S viii alone maintained peace
During these years he has not deliv-
cred a single speech nor made a sim
gle remark which alluded in any way
to the possibility of war. On the
other hand, the bellicose speeches of
the other mOnarchs must be remeIn-
bered. How often has Russia
heard warlike threats2 But the
car never answered. He is
his own master and his viii
be absolute. He had to reckon
with no parliament But never since
1870 has peace been SO secure and the
European situation so reassuring as
at present. 1 see no possible danger
Of complications"
NJ. DeWitte said that since the con-
clusion of the German Russian com
merciaI treaty the situation OF affairs
in Russia has materially improved and
peace was finally assured
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
HARRISON TALKS POLITICS
Ehe Ex-PrcsIdent on tho Tar1R BnI-saya
There Is Much Dissatisfact ion.

the Ex-PrcsIdent ON tho Tariff BuI-Sayg
There Is Much DisaatisfaetIon-
IND1ANAPoLIs Ind, Sept. 13-Ex-
President Harrison returned from
Cape May and the East at noon yester-
LAY and was Interviewed by a re-
porter at his home as follows:
ftWhat do you think of the fractional
6ght among New York Repu blicans?''
Il saw but few of the Republican
leaders in New York. replied Mr.
Harrison II did not meet Mr.. Platt,
or Mr.. Depew, or any others of the
prominent men in our party. left
time presume matters have changed
somewhat cannot predict as to the
outcome there"
How many speeches will you make
in Iudiana?''
'sWell I had intended to make but
two speeches in Indiana It was not
my plan to enter into the campaign
in any general way. did not expect
to go out of the state at all. and I
cannot say that 1 shall However. I
have been asked to go into Maine and
Ohio, as well as other places 1 have
not arranged to make any speeches
beyond our state My present plans
include but two speeches, wi ich
have promised; but of course may
into my law business. which viii take
most Of my time
''Do you find any dissatisfaction in
the East over the TARIFF"
Il reached Elkins, w. Va, on the
day Of the Republican congressional
convention there replied Mr.. Harri-
SON. The conven ton was held in
the morning and 1 arrived in the af-
ternoOn- l found the Reps blicans en-
thusiastic. As to dissat sfaction con-
corning the tariff. 1 found that it
existed even IN that district Mr..
Wilson. himself. represents EIkins
and the surrounding country, YOU
know. The miners throughout West
Virginia do not take kindly to the
new tariff law Throughout the East
/ think there is general and expressed
dissatisfaction
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
MASONIC.
Serving Brethren" In the Lodges "a Ger
many-TrestIeboard De.Iena.

sServing Brethren" In the Lodges OF Ger
many-TrestIebOard Designs
German Masons are very. strict in ex-
Guiding the profane from all their meet
ing of whatever kind. Men Of moderate
means, but of good report, are made Ma
sons without fee for the purpose OF serv-
ing at banquet and festival lodges and
otherwise. These are called Serving
brethren. They are exempt from the
payment Of dues and are. remunerated for
their services
The name Freemason appears for the
first time in statute 20 of Edward I of
England, A. ID. 1850. The term signifled
a '-freestone mason one who works in
freestone as distinguished from rough
mason, who builds walls with rough stones
George Washington, as acting grand
master, laid the cornerstone of the capitol
at Washington on sept. Is, 1893
All those things which are kind, char
liable and good Masonry encourages, and
all things which are unkind, vicious OF
cruel it discourages.
Eclectic chapter. No. 1901 London,
having exalted "A candidate bCfOrc the OK
piration OF - months from the date of
raising, previously 70 TRIO alteration of the
law, the committee Of general purposes or
dered that tho chapter ~ censurcd and
the candidate reobiiantcd
The jurisdictions having lodges OF the
largest membership arc iii the following
order: Minnesota, GA; Now York, 617;
Colorado, 6lO; Illinois, 5S5; Michigan,
57s; Connecticut, 53I; District 81 Column
bia, BIO; Pennsylvania, 600; Af;:ssaehu-
seUts, 4s9; California, 46t; Rhode Island,
45O; Ohio, 49, etc.
The virtues Of Masonry may be summed
up in tho words love and charity.
Brethren who have not studied or ever
read the Altman Recon should not pose az
oracles on Masonic urisprudence.-Key
stone.
Masonry is based upon comprehensive
ideas which have blossomed into dominat-
ing forces.
Who rightly reads its lessons and IN
derstands its spirit grasps it's ideals and
applies them. To him and through him
Masonry becomes a mighty power for
good.
If you intend to pursue the study of
Masonry with any result, it is indispensa-
bic that you attend the lodge regularly.
The nee gain Of membership in the
United States and Canada for the past
year is 20 20.
There Are $40 subordinate lodges and
33, III ----.a.3i 80 C--nada.
NapCic..4 received the degree of Free
masonly '.. lila in the year 1894.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
ADVERTISING 30 X CITY.
The Athletic Club Managers Blowing
About the COrBett- Jackson FIzzIe.

The Athletic Club Managers Blowing
About the COrBett- jackson FIzzIe.
SIOUX CITY, iowa, Sept. IA Ed
Webster. who has been II New York
and Chicago to secure signatures to
articles for a fight, returned here
To the man who intervie wed him he
said: Il am convinced that Jackson
is afraid to meet Corbett and simply
wishes to advertise himself. I don't
think the two men will ever come to-
gether and am satisfied that it will
not be Corbett's fault Never
theless I have authorized Ed
ward Hackett. Of New York to
act for the club and endeavor to
make q match before Jackson sails
for the West Indies, if possible Jack
son viii be in New Y ork to-day and
HaclKett will try to get a meeting be-
tween the fighters if he can.
II am satisfied that he viii fail in
his efforts, however, and doubt if
Jackson has the nerve to meet Cor
bett even for the purpose of discussing
articles I don't think the club viii
try to get on a match between Cor
bett and Eitzsimmons- They would
not prove the drawing card in this
country, and we are making no secret
of the fact that the club is out for the
long green and not fOT benevolent
or advertising pu rpOses."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
ALIX A WONDER
he Trots a Mile in 2 :04 Tieing
Nancy Hanks.
Making a Wonderful Burst of
Speed.
RECORDS SHATTERED
With Conditions UnfavOrable
for Record Breaking.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Sept IA
big crowd Of people cheered Justify
yesterday when one worlds record
was broken and then another record
finally yielded itself to a horse when
sweet little Alix tied the worlds trot-
ting record, made BY Nancy Hanks of
2:O4, over this track two years ago
The FIRST record to be smashed was
done by Carbonate, the 2-year-OId
PAGER, bred by Dubois Bros. of Colo
RADIO Tt was not an ideal racing
day, damp southeast wind
rather taking the life out of the
track. But even at that it was fast,
SIS is shown by the miles done. The
gray colt went away with a runner,
going to the half in 1861. He
finished ting mile well within himself
at 2-oS5S. TIE fourth heat of the
PIG tr0t won a1v Expressive, was
sensational. She stout 81 ear-Old FLY
lowering her mark three quarters of
q second, and placing to her credit
the fastest fourth heat ever gone by
one Of her age The 2:17 pace fur
nished a surprise in the fifth heat,
Tommy Brown and Gazette making
dead heat of it. Under the rule these
two horses alone will contend for the
deciding heat
The wonderful performance of Alix
1n tieing the worlds record made over
this track two years ago by Nancy
Hanks surprised everybody. It was
believed the conditions were unfavOr-
able for a record breaking effort. The
mare got away well, the runner Fer
dinand setting the pace Around the
turn she SHE'D where some dirt from
the scrapers had inadvertently been
left on the track, and Mcdowell saws
the mare lost fully a second She
was at the quarter in thirty
three seconds. The second quarter
1.-THE uphill) was done in 3214 seconds
In the fast third quarter her speed
was terrific the little mare coming
like a whirlWind and tieing Nancy
Hanks record for the same quarter.
She did the fourth quarter in 81 sec
onds without sign Of distress Mr..
Salisbury is confident that he can
capture the worlds record on this
track and viii start Alix again Fri
day. Robert j. goes to- day to beat
his record Of 2;O21S and 10 Patchen
win start Friday to beat the stallion
record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
TWOYEARS ZOE AWRECKER

John Barry Sent to the PenitentIary
for spiking the Memphis Track.
HARTvMLE, Mo, Sept 12.-John
Barry, whose home is near Mountain
Grove, was yesterday sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary for OBJ
structing the track of the Kansas City,
Fort Scott and Me mphis railway near
Mansfield and wreclxing an eastbound
passenger train which left Kansas
City at e:35 p. M. August ~. Barry
had been elected from a freight train
on which he was stealing a ride, and
drove spikes between the ends Of the
rails in several places to get even"
with the railway company
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
LOUISVILLE GETS TT.

The Next Grand Army Encampnnent VIII
he Held Thers-WattersOn'sA Appeal
PITrsBURa, Pa, Sept 13--Louis-
Vile was selected as the place for
holding the next Grand Army en-
sampment BY unanimous vote.
Henry Watterson in presenting the
claims Of Louisville for the next en-
campment, said:
st have come with a message from
your countrymen who dwell on what
was once the other side of the line,
but whose hearts beat in ready re-
spouse to your hearts and who bid me
tell you that they want to see you.
Camden compels me to say that there
see you. There was a time when,
without any invitation whatever,
either written or verbal, without
SO much as an intimatiOn of
hospitality, you insisted upon giving
us the honor Of your company, and. as
It turned out, when we were but ill
prepared to receive you 1t were a
pity, now that we are prepared, now
that the lid is off the pot and the
latch string hangs outside the door,
you should refuse US the happiness of
entertaining you, not with bloody
hands to hospitable graves but as
frIe nds and brothers, as fellow citi-
zens who learned to value one another
amid scenes that left no time for
equivocatiOn and transactions apply
ing to human virtues the very highest
tests"
The nominations for commander-in-
chief were then taken up and the
names of Messrs- l. N. Walker Of In
diana and Lawler of Illinois were
presented. Nominations were closed
and the convention adjourned until
this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

The high court of Illinois. in session at
Sterling, elected c. Stuart Beattie high
chief ranger. Il. w. Saunders was elected
high secretary by reclamation for his fifth
term.
The finance committee of the Illinois
high court reports that since the last ses.
sion the amount received was 1857, 1O6. "A,
of which 1852, 78O- 80 had been paid out on
endOwments. Into the general fund had
been paid $36, 900 and $35, 400 disbursed
for general expenses.
Salaries Of the high court of Illinois for
the ensuing term were fixed as follows;
High chief ranger. 5000; secretary, 50, 600;
treasurer, 5000; board Of directors, six
members, each $50.
F. p Jones is high chief ranger Of the
high court of Indiana and Frank II. Klein
high secretary
The reserve fund Of the order has almost
reached the 81, OO0 600 mark.
Ontario has 5ss courts and 90, $50 mem
beers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
COLORADO REPUBLICANS.
In Convention at Denver They NOmin-
ate q state Ticket.

ate state Ticket.
DENVER, Col, Sept 13--The dele
gates to the Republican state con-
vention were late IN assembling yes
terday, and it was nearly noon before
Irving Howbert, chairman of the
state central committee, called the
convention to order A committee on
credentials was appointed. after
which Senator WOlcott addressed the
convention
At the conclusion of his remarks
Senator Teller took the platform.
He gave a brief history of the fight in
congress last winter to prevent the
repeal Of the Sherman bill.
when he concluded the following
were nominated: Judge of the
supreme court, John Campbell of Col
orado Springs; governor, A w McIn-
tire Of Alamosa; lieutenant governor,
Jud Brush of Greeley; secretary of
state A B. McGaffey of Denver; state
treasurer, Harry L. Mulix of Trinidad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
=. BILL DALTON ALIYE.
Bin Doolan, a Pal or the Outlaw Says
He Is Not Dead.

PERRY, Ok, Sept. IA Perry gen
tleman Of good reputation had an in
terview with Bill DooIan. who has
been the leader of the Dalton gang
for years, near ingalls, last night
Doolan gave the man to understand
that Bill Dalton, whose death was
heralded over the coun try some
months ago, is not dead, but has left
Oklahoma and Indian teri tory for a
more congeniaI cline. Doolan SAYS
Bill Dalton has gone away and is now
leading a quiet and peacea bic life, and
that his reputed death was all ruse
to put the officers off their guard till
he could get away and keep from
baincr hunted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
Great Slaughter OF sheep.

PARACnuTE, Col. Sept. 13.-Further
particulars have been received con-
corning the slaughter of sheep on the
mesa near here by cattlemen. There
were about twenty five cattlemen all
wearing masks. They drove 200
sheep, belonging to c. B. Brown into
a corral and killed them with guns.
knives and clubs. j. f. Miller's herd
mum bering about 1000 were driven
over the cliffs and ali killed.
112 and ia West 9Th. Peerless Steam
Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
Was Wen Trained.

$50 you think you can stand the ar
duous duties of a variety actor? You
know in our play we find occasion to
throw you down a 80 foot flight of stairs
into a barrel of scrap iron?''
st guess I can make it, - said the
hungry man who had applied for the
job Il was a collector for an install
ment house for three years. Indian
anolis journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

AUCKLAND, n. T., Sept 13.-Advices
received here from Samoa. dated Sep
TENDER 6, confirmed the dispatches
already received saying that the
British war-ship Curacao and the Ger
man war vessel Buzzard some time
previously threatened to bonn bard
Aana, and that thereupon the rebel
chiefs went on board the Curacao
from Chief Maleteo and gave up 100
guns 1t is added that while the war
il declared to be over for the present,
fears are expressed that hostilities
will be renewed in few months
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

The Golden Cross has averaged the low
est death rate the past five years of that
of 1 of the largest societies in the coun-
try. The order has about 20, 600 members
and has paid out 1000, 600 TO benehcia-
ries of deceased members
Castle commandery Of Worcester, Mass,
initiated 6 last term and Worcester COM
mandery 9.
A majority Of the communicates have
had their officers installed, and active prep
trations are being made for a large in
crease Of members in Massachusetts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
RED ZEN.



Along the Trail.
The grand council of California in ses-
sion at Sacramento raised up the follow
ing chiefs: $ Gumbinne, great prophet;
0. f. Seavey, great sachem; A. jackson,
great senior sycamore; Rev. y. Sims.
great Junior sycamore; Charles II. Burg
man. chief of records; W. J. Smith, great
keeper of wampum.
The Red Men are very strong in Geor-
gia and are constantly growing in strength.
There are more than 2, 500 members, com
prising 46 lodges.
The eight lodges in Atlanta have
membership Of over 1000, and among
them are some of the most prominent and
best citizens in the city.
The election in the great council, Po-
cahontas degree Of California resulted as
follows: Prophet, Mrs A. c. Klein;
Pocahontas, Miss Carrie johnson; Wess-
nah, Miss Mabel Curtis; keeper of records,
Mrs. Jennie Crase keeper of wampum,
Mrs A. +. Gill; Powhatans j. 3. Creme.
Mr.. J. X. I-arris is the grand sachern
of Georgia, Mr.. Jake Emmel is the great
chief of records, and Mr.. George II. John
son is the great keeper of wampunl.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

TORONTO, Ontario, Sept 13.-At
Roseda1e track yesterday E. T. Rad
way of London wheeled 100 miles IN
5:OI:1O Is, beating the American Cen
fury record by thirty minutef So a.
seconds The track was in perfect
condition; the weather cold and a raw
wind was blowing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

WICHITA, Kan, Sept I3--Genera1.
Saunders. the Coxeyite. who was com
mitted to jail in default of the fine
assessed against him in the federal
court was released last night, mem
bers of the POpu list administered on
having telegraphel money from To-
peka to paw his fine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
MURDER AT ATCHISON.

Frank Slaughter shoots willie Deutch and
Joe Belt and Jumps into the River.
ATCHIsoS, Kan, Sept 13.-At mid
night Frank Slaughter. tough negro,
entered William Houston's saloon and
shot Willie Deutch, white, and Joe
Bell, colOred. The murderer. pursued
by the officers. jumped into the river
and is thought to be drowned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
Cold Comfort.

Mr. Slimpurse Feeling his way)-
Your charming daughter tells me that
she is an excellent cook and housezeeper
Old Lady (calmly)-Yes; I have had
her carefully taught, for have always
held that no lady who does not under
stand housekeeping can properly direct
a retinue Of servants. - New York
Weekly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
Had Heard 1t.

Stoalzs-There goes Chanter, Oates.
He's got one of the finest voices I ever
heard. Ever hear him sing? He's got a
fine voice.
Cakes (sadly)-Yes, nice voice
heard it about an hour ago. He borrow
ed S1O.-Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

ABILENE, Kan, Sept. 13.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Annis Of Woodward sent
their son on horseback on an errand,
and on his way the horse ran into
fence and threw the boy over The
little fellow fell on his head, break
ing ais neck and causing death in
stantly. His parents found him dead
where he fell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
a Breoki ridge NIanIfesfo.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept 13.-The
most sensational manifesto ever IS
sued in the political history of Ken
lucky was given out by the Breclzi n
ridge people last night. The Owens
men claim that they will not abide by
what they term the Breckenridge
..paer law and predict bloodshed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13
Had His Answer.

Mrs Sloebill-How is it your milk is
so bad? I'm sure you aduIterate it.
Milkman - Well, you see ma am,
there are SO many people who don't pay
for it that I'm obliged to chalk it up
sometimes. New York World.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

M RsHALL, Mo-, Sept. 13.-Hattie
Sha6Uz was instantly killed yesterday
by falling beneath the wheels of her
fathers wagon They were going to
their home at LongwOOd from here
and their team ran away. throwing
her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

NORTH YAkAsfA, Wash, Sept. ~
Seymour Wilson, formerly editor and
proprietor Of the Sun Of shannon City,
Iowa, committed suicide at an early
hour this morning by shooting himself
through the head III health is sup
posed to be the cause.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

PLEAsANToN, Kan, sept 13.-Sena-
tor w. A. PETER opened his Kansas
campaign in this city last night to an
audience of 1,5O0 attentive listeners
In a conversation after his address
had been delivered, the senator said
John Maftin would never be re-
elected to the senate and that he
would make a fight on him if it be-
came necessary.
r.,haorifa fortha Oa5Iv Srs.--- T~--,--.~
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She-Your father has asked me to
marry him. Bessie. Would you like me
to?
Bessie-Yes. indeed. Papa says we
could live SO much better. Brooklyn
Life.
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II wish you would mark down that
lot of ladies' shoes, = said the merchant
Eyes, sir, - replied the experienced
clerk. ssIn price or size?''-Detroit Free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-09-13

Small in size. great in results: De
Wits Little Early Risers. Best pitt for
Constipation, best for Sick Headache
best for Sour Stomach J. K Jones'
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Try Topeka Drug Co
Under Opera House, for good smoke
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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1894-01-30
THE LEGISLATURES.

The Republican Senate met in the Ju.
dietary room at l045 A. M, Tuesday, and
was opened with prayer by Rey. DR.
Dixon. After recess it adjourned to the
Assembly chamber for joint meeting, ac-
cording to previous resolution. After the
joint meeting, the Senate adjourned till
Monday night.
The Democratic Senate met at / A. NJ.
in the Senate chamber and was opened
with prayer by Rev. Dr. Dixon. Ten
Senators answered to the roll CALL and on
motion of Senator Adrain, the body ad-
journed till Friday night at o'clock.
At noon the Republican Senators met
with the House in joint meeting The
roll was called, when AZ Senators and As
semblymen responded. Messrs. Harrigan
and Byrne were the only Democratic As
semblymen present. On motion of Mr.
McEwan, President Rogers was made
Chairman of the joint meeting. On mo
ton, Secretary Mott was made the Secre
tary Of the joint meeting, and Clerk Potts
the Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. Harrigan, of Essex, entered pro
test against a Joint meeting on the ground
that IL was not legally convened.
On motion OF Senator Stokes the joint
meeting then adjourned to Tuesday noon,
February 9th.
The House was again called to order
and number of bills were introduced,
among them the followingl
No. 60. Mr.. Davis. lby requestl