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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
wANAMAKER's $4,000.
He Admits That He Gave 1t, Three
Years Later

Years Later.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 90 John
Wanamaker, postmaster-generaI under
President Harrison, has written
letter in explanation of the $4,000 check
that he recently sent to an Indiana Re-
publican politician. It was alleged that
the money was promised to the Republi-
can committee in that state for use dur
ing the Harrison presidential campaign,
and that it had something to do with the
postmaster generalship Mr.. Wana-
maker says il his letter:
AS to the Indiana canard l have to
state that l never at any time subscribed
or contributed cent to the Indiana state
Republican committee, except:a few dol
lars expended upon my own railroad
fares when I made a few speeches in
that state three years ago. As to the
$4,000 which l paid several months ago,
l have to say that l undertook in the
campaign of 1892 to persuade the nation
al committee to give the In
diana committee $4,000 and said
would make it personal matter that the
Indiana committee should get it. Upon
the strength of this the Indiana commit
tee included the amount in their ex-
penses. Two or three persons connected
with the national committee agreed from
time to time that the money should be
paid, but when hope that the national
committee would pay it was exhausted
1 made my word good by standing up
squarely to my promise and sending my
check
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
VISIT THE GOYERNOR.
CoIorsd Men Intercede for Chisholm Who
Ran Away With White Girl.

CoIOrsd Men Intercede for Chisholm Who
Ran Away With White Girl.
A committee of colored men consisting
of A. NJ. Thomas, W. NJ. Pope, Nathaniel
SAWYER, VIM. Abel and William De
France called on Governor Morrill, to-
day and asked him to refuse requisi-
ton to take Fred Chisholm back to Mis-
souri,.
Chisholm is the colored man who ran
away from Benton county, Missouri, with
a white girl, and who has been arrested
at Lawrence.
The girl admitted that they were not
married. After their arrest she wanted
to marry Chisholm, but the sheriff would
not permit the ceremony to take place.
Governor Morrill, informed the COM
mittee that no application for requisi-
ton had yet been filed, but that if an ap-
plication of that kind is made to him he
will give the committee a hearing be-
fore he grants the requisition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
RAN AT THE FIRST FIRE.
The Capital" Suddenly Ceased in Its
Good Work.


Young ]. K. Emmett who played Fritz
in a Mad House" at the Grand last night
is travelling on the reputation made by
his father who was an actor of much
worth. Young Emmett can't act and
can't sing. and has poor company. The
audience last night was one of the small
est ever seen in the opera hOuse.-Tope-
ka Capital.
Why did not the dramatic editor of the
Capital inform the readers of that paper
beforehand that !. K. Emmett was un-
worthy of one dollar patronage? 1t was
clearly his duty to do So The Capital,
which was lOudest in its complaints
about the quality of the entertainments
offered here. has suddenly restrained its
voice. A few Gays ago the Capital said
editorially: ~The dramatic situation here
is desperate" Manager Crawford went
to the Capital office and threatened to
withdraw his advertisements and COM
plimentary tickets. Next day the Capt.
tai changed its tone. Why? Is the sit
uation any less desperate? The papers
Of this town are in fair way to accom-
plish something for the good of the peo-
pie OF Topeka. They were all allied for
that purpose The detection of the Cap
ital is cowardly. 1t ought not to lose its
backbone now. If it does, it can not
share in the credit of success
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
FIRE NEAR COURT HOUSE.
JanitOr LaptRd Rushes BraveIy Up with
Hand Grenades

JanitOr Laptad Rushes BraveIy Up with
Hand Grenades.
There was CONSERVATION at the court
house at half-past eight this morning
when some gasoline in the little stand
near the court house door ignited and
set the place on fire. A half dozen men
ran to turn in the fire alarm and as many
more were busy crying fire"
Like on other great occasions man
equal to the emergency appeared. In
this case it was Janitor Laptad of the
court house. He took in the situation at
a glance and rushed into the sheriff's of
fee and returned with hand grenade
in either hand. He approached the open
door of the burning stand and sent the
bottles crashing into the flames. Just
about this time the fire department ar
rived and a stream from the chemical
engine extinguished the last lingering
spark. The damage will be about $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
BRUTALITY AT CHICAGO.
An Equestrian Show at TattsrsaII's that
Developed Into a Bull Fight.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-An equestrian
show was held at Tattersalls last night,
and one of the events, roping and riding
of wild cattle by COW boys, turned out
to be practically bull fight.
Some of the COW boys were the worse
for liquor and after teasing big long
horned steer until it was nearly madden
ed, they turned it loose and tried to rope
it. Before they succeeded the steer rip
ped up pony in a shocking manner.
Loud cries of indignation came from the
spectators, and many people left the
building. The cow boys were disposed
to continue their brutal work. but were
prevented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
HIS ROAD SHOW PAYS.
But David Henderson May Give Up the
Chicago Opera House.


CHICAGO Nov. 23-It is possible the
Chicago opera house may pass out of the
hands of David Henderson. sThe con-
dition of the times in the northwest and
throughout the country is such,' said
he, 'as to require reduction in the rents
of theatres. House and store rents in
Chicago, as we'll as elsewhere. have come
down. So l asked the board of directors
for reduction. giving the option of TAX
ing the lease if they did ac-
cede to my request Nothing has
been done yet, and the negotiations
will probably continue four or five days
before decision is reached. Whether I
remain in control of the theater or not.
the directors have given assurance th at
contracts made with me will be carried
OUT
Mr.. Henderson said further that his
road business was largely profitable, but
that at the local theater was not, and he
had decided to relinquish one in favor of
the other unless he could get reduc-
ton in rent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
ROOSEVELT HANGS On.

Simply Enforced the Law. he Says and
Won't Resign for Mayor Strong.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Mayor Strong
sent for President Roosevelt few days
after the election and asked him to re-
sign. The latter declined
Il heve simply enforced the laws"
said President Roosevelt II understood
that you appointed me to do 50; at ali
events l was appointed and 1 could do
nothing else" The mayor hem'd and
hawed, but Mr.. Roosevelt would say
nothing else by way of explanation or of
promise except that he found the Sun
day law on the statute books and there
fore enforced it.
Mayor Strong is both alarmed and sore.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
THAT OKLAHOMA GOLD.

Machinery being Shipped into the Terri
tory to Get Gold from Sandstone
GUTHRIE, Ok, Nov. 23.-The gold
excitement is growing daily in the ter
ritory and hundreds OF prospectors are
at work Samples of sandstone bearing
gold and silver brought in from the
northeastern part of this county assay
from $40 to $50 ton, and much richer
specimens have been found at the head
Of Saltwater creek. Machinery has
bean shipped from Argentine, Kan, to
work the find, Kansas City men being at
the head of the company controlling 1t.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
KEPLEY'S APPOINTEES.

1t is said that the following are Kep-
ley's appointees agreed on this after
noon.
Grant Mcconnell, Menoken. Populist,
under sheriff.
Bert Lucas, Topeka, Democrat, deputy
sheriff.
J. E. Kuykendall, Topeka, Republican
deputy sheriff,
Frank I. Leech, Mission, Popnlist,
jailer.
James MITCHELL North Topeka, Popu-
list, turnkey.
Mitchell and Kuykendall are colored.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
N.Y.Week,x Rnnk .statemant.

New YORK, Nov. 23.- The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Reserve, decrease, $S09, 100;
crease, $516, 700; legal tenders. decrease
$l,590,3J0; deposits, decrease. $1,056,000;
circulation, decrease. S20s,OOO. The banks
now hold $19, ,5y4,950 in excess of the
requirements of the 20 per cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
Mayor Strong is both alarmed and sore,
NEW NATIONAL PARK.

Blue and Gray to Meat in vioEsburg aud
Locate the battlefield.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-A dozen generals
and other officers who wore the blue left
fer the south this morning to meet repre-
sentative leaders of the gray to arrange
details for a petition to congress to make
the battlefield of Vicks burg q national
military park
1t is hoped by this united action con-
gress may be induced to make an ap-
preparation sufficiently large to confer
the battle field into suitable monument
honoring the soldiers of both sides who
died on the historic spot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
Texas Food vs.. En~Iish Stomp

LONDON. Nov. 23.-Judging from the
Interviews with the English scullers who
have just returned from Texas they
have much to complain Of Gus Brewer
for instance, says: "The food there was
simply awful, aud it bad to be devoured
at such rapid rate that it is a wonder
any OF as have any digestion left"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
A NEW RECORD SMASHER.
The New Style Locomotive Makes Nine
Miles in Seven Minutes.

CAPE MAY. n. j., Nov 23-A train
drawn by the new Holman geared loco
motive has covered nine miles in seven
minutes. 1t was trial trip, and there
were 1Q7 passengers on the train as
guests of w. j. Holman. the inventor of
the locomotive.
The engine, he said. was not tested to
its full capacity, on account of defective
draught.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
These Cold DAYS

Make you wish that your coal is next to
the stove. But in most cases, that is an
impossibility. Here is partial way out
of your dilemma: Get good coal of the
best grade and you won't have to carry
so much and get more heat. You can get
this quality of all kinds of coal at
The SOUTHWESTERN FUEL Co..
\. E. cor. Seventh and Kan. ave.
Tel. 1913.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23

LONDON, Nov. 23.-Euormous crowds
of people attended the annual cycle
show which opened yesterday, showing
how the craze has affected all classes of
people. The greatest interest is taken
in a new lever chain, by which it is
claimed an enormous increase in power
and pace can be obtained. Another
novelty shown is a new cycle built en-
tirely of aluminium.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
THE PHIL PICKETT CASE
It is Put or Until the Next Term of
Court.

Court.
Philip Pickett will have to wait until
the next term of the district court for
his $4,000 from Chief Wilkerson, Ser
geant Ellison and Jailer Disbrow. Joe
Waters, one of his attorneys, will be en-
gagged in the Osbon murder case
II. Lawrence all of next week,
and this morning came into
court and asked for a continuance,
of the case for the term. Pickett also
wishes to go to Oklahoma next week.
The case was set for today, but the para
more $4,000 damage suit against Peter
Smith and Constable Fred Tompkins
took up the entire day. A great deal of
unpleasant testimony would be brought
out by the trial and Pickett is probably
not entirely unwilling to let the case
drag along until il dies ont
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
EQUAL SUFFRAGEIN IDAHO

Preparations For the Campaign Made
In Convention.
BOISE. Idaho, Nov. 23.-The State
Woman's Suffrage convention has been
in session here three days.
Next year voters of Idaho will vote on
an amendment to the constitution ex-
tending the franchise to women. This
convention is the first step towards or
ganizing the equal suffrage force. They
propose to prosecute vigorous cam
paign, but will have considerable oppo-
sition, especially from the saloon men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
SUNSTROKE'S RESULT.
4t Made Charles Drew of This County n
RavIng Maniac,

Charles Drew, an insane farmer from
northeast of town has been removed to
the county poor farm, suffering from
paralysis.
Drew received a sunstroke about two
years ago which brought on the paralysis.
and sc affected his mind that he is now a
raVlng maniac unable to move and with
no hopes of recovery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23
WANTS GOLD BAD
Send Yours In-UncIe Sam Will Pay All
the Express Charges.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The treasury
department today, in order to recoup in
part its falling gold reserve, took
the extremely unusual course of agreeing
to pay express charges both ways to per
sons and corporations forwarding gold in
exchange for other currencv,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23

Seven changes of water is the way we
cleanse all work entrusted to ua Peer
less Steam laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23

May hit you with your coal bin empty.
Don't order cheap coal because cheap
coal is expensive. We will sell you that
kind if you want it, but would rather
fill your bin with the best grade, as it is
cheaper and you will see it when the
winter is over. Yours for high grade
coal of all kinds,
The SOUTHWESTERN FUEL Co,
Tel. 1913, n. E. cor. 7th and Kan. Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-23

The aurora" pure Havana, best 10c
cigar in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

A beautiful clock was presented to l..
B. Wcever, Saturday, by friends, as a
token of esteem and appreciation for his
many kindnesses to them. The attractive
timepiece was designed by II. G. Aiken,
tho Boston artist who has so beautifully
and artistically decorated Mr.. Viewers
restaurant The frame was made by w.
f. White. and, through II. p. Lowell the
fine works were furnished. 1t is what is
called q rocco clock and makes very
noticeable and handsome ornament for
the restaurant, it being about three
feet in length, of an ivory hue with
gold trimmings The following gentle
men were tho donors: Frank l.. Southland,
DR.. A. G. Titcomb, John Il. Gould, Frank
L. Staples, +, W. Plaisted, A. T. Murphy,
A. II. Chadbournc, II. G. Aiken, II. 2.
Lowell, Hon. George Pottle, Thomas
Leigh, Jr, J. Frank Pierce, H. K. Smith,
G. H. Phinney, G. G FIagg, Nathan Weston,
W. +. White G. II. Mooers, W. g. Ellis,
DR.. Charles Bryant, KnowIton & Young,
Hill g. Locke and Tho J. +. Fuller Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

A prominent mcmber of the Massachu-
setts Press Club, in writing to friend in
Augusta, remarking upon the success of
Mr. George Michaelis formerly of tho
Kennebec .JournaD said that his rapid
advancement in the field OF journalism
was something unparalleled, and that his
extraordinary brilliancy was the admira-
tion of Boston newspaper men. His last
promotion makes him managing cashier
of tho Boston journal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
something About Its Establishment. Early
History and Great Progress.

Hon. John L. Stevens was the father
OF the Maine Industrial school and Mrs
Mary II. Flagg the mother" was the re-
mark made to journal man the other
day by one of the trustees of that institu-
tion.
1T is to the untiring energy of the late
Mr.. Stevens in the interests of such an in
stitution and the liberal contributions of
Mrs. Flagg that the establishment of this
Industrial school should be credited.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting of the trustees to investigate and
look into the matter of another building
held meeting recently and will make a
report at the next session of the trustees,
at which it will recommend the erection
OF another building at the Industrial
school to cost about sl2, coo, and be about
the same size as the two now standing.
The Maine Industrial school is designed
as a refuge for viciously inclined girls
between the ages of seven and Is years,
who by force of circumstances or associa-
tions are in manifest danger of becoming
outcasts of society. 1t is not place of
punishment, to which its inmates are
sent as criminals by criminal process, but
home for the friendless, neglected, and
vagrant children of the State, where, un-
der the genial influence of kind treatment
and physical and moral training they
may be won back to ways of virtue and
respectability, and fitted for positions of
honorable self-support, and lives of use
fulness.
The ceremony Of dedicatirg the school
for girls at Hallowell was observed, We'd
nesday afternoon, January 20, 1876 and
very large number of distinguished
gentlemen connected with the executive
and legislative departments of the State
were present. also many Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner people. 1t was seven
years from the time the movement was
started until the matter was brought to
focus, during which period the late Mr..
Stevens exerted all his influence for the
school in interesting influential persons
in the necessity of such an establish
mcnt. Eventually subscriptions began
to come in freely and finally resulted in
the erection of school building at Halo
well, much of the money being contri-
buted by people of tho Kennebec valley
The first officers of the school were,
Supt. Rev. Stephen Allen, D. D., matron,
Mrs. Mary J. Hamilton, assistant, Miss
Charlotte NJ. Brown, housekeeper, Mrs
DIV. Currier. In the first annual report
the managers spoke in very favorable
terms of the success of the work and said
that during the year 32 girls had been re-
ceived, two of whom went to homes under
promising conditions. At that time ac-
commodations were not afforded for more
than the number above named. Donations
became liberal and many kind hearted
people of this section sent wearing ap-
parel and food to the school.
At the present time over 70 girls are
cared for at the school and are taught how
to sew, do general housework and re-
ceive schooling as they would were they
attending the common school. The
quarters now are not sufficient and it
seems quite evident that another building
will soon be built. The school is now
under most excellent management.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Mr.. George II. Peirce. for the past II
wears advertising agent for Z. G. Allen q
~ and for 10 years previous to that
cashier for Geo. P. Rowell 4 Co. has ac-
oonterl q nosition with Dodd's Adyertis-
p ,np a cencv In Boston. and will leave for
LIE ,as VOW most on Monday. Mr. Pierce has
,nsnv @ friends here who will be sorry to
,asa him from Portland, but who are
n,eased ,J to know that he has taken ad-
p pantage Of an opportunity to better him.
seIf.-Portland Advertiser.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06
Railroad and steamboats,,
MAINE CENTRAL RlROID
ARRANGEMENTS OF TRAINS ID EFFECT
MARCH 81, 1895.
Passenger Trains Leave Aususta q
Follows:
THROUGH TRAINS.

GOING WEsT-6.so A. M. for Lewiston
Roekiand, Phillips, Rangeley, Portland, Boston
lewiston, Pennington, Phillips, Kingfield,
Rockland. Portland and Montreal, Boston,
DAILY Sundays included for Brunswick,
PORTLAND and Boston) $40 p. NJ, for
Brunswick, Bath. Portland, Boston: IL %
7. M; might Pullman) every night for Lewis
ton. Bath. Portland and Boston.
toiNG EAST-i.5o A. NJ. might express) for
Skowhegan. Belfast, Bangor, Bar Harbor, st..
stephen, St John and Aroostook county; s.ss
A. Nj. Tor Waterville, Skowhegan and BAN
gor; S46 p. NJ. for waterville, Oakland,
John and Aroostook county; f.ls p, M,
for Waterville; 9.l7 A. NJ. Sundays only) for
Watervllle and Bangor; $40 p. NJ. (Sundays
The Night Pullman Train going East 81 l,bo
A: NJ, going West at ll.00 p. M, runs every
night, Sunday included. connecting for and
from Lewiston. but not to Skowhegan on Mon.
Gay mornings, or to Belfast, Dexter or beyond
Bangor, Sunday mornings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

W. Fl. johnson, who has been treasurer
of the Cushuoc Fibre Co. for several years,
and has proved himself an active member
of the firm, will leave, this week, for his
home at Haverhill, Mass. While in Au-
pusta. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson have made
many warm friends.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Last night there were 23 prisoners In
Kennebec jail. Charles Thompson. a
United States prisoner who has been serv-
ing sentence for selling rum, will be
released, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Richard Huard and Andrew Latino OF
Augusta. were before the United States
conrt. Friday, charged with violating the
internal revenue laws. Their case was
continued until the September term and
they were allowed to depart on eneir own
recognizance. Portland Argus.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

"The next meeting of the Maine com
mission of pharmacy will probably be held
in Bangor. said Secretary Partridge tc
the journal, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

A. W. Whitney and family will depart
in few weeks for Cape Elizabeth, where
they have fine cottage and will pass the
summer
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

At meeting of the st. John the
Baptist Society, Sunday, two candidates
were initiated and two applications were
received.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Mr.. Van Horn of Ocean Point, well known
to many Augusta people, purchased a
horse from DIR. Croker and returned
home, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Miss Sadie NJ. Lashus of Waterville,
spent Sunday with tho Misses Eva and
Mamie Marshall at 32 State street, Au.
r1cta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Workmen began, Saturday, to lay new
sleepers ard new plank platform at the
Maine Central depot at this place.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

The bicycle club will soon hang out
from its club rooms a banner from which
will float the club colors
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

G. B. Keene returned, Saturday after
noon, from the Isle of Springs, where he
will built summer cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Edward Motherwell, who is now located
at Portland, was at his homo in this city
over Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

The Augusta Juniors crossed bats,
Saturday afternoon, with tho Randolph
boys and won, ii to 8.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

C. A. Wakefield of Portland, passed Sun
day in the city, the guest of G. l.. Wood
worth, head clerk at Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Ex-Dcputy United States Marshal
Saunders of Ellsworth, was in the city,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

There will be dance in Gilbert's hall
on Cushnoc Heights Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

j. L Bijou of Waterville, was in the
city, Sunday, visiting VIM. Couverette.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Frank O'Connor returned from bust
ness trip to Boston, Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Attorney +. W. Whitehouse returned
from Portland, Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Tho Us will meet, this evening, with
Miss Stella Barton, Patterson street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Miss Eva and Mamie Marshall were in
Shawmut, visiting over Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Calvin Holt and Levi Sears were lodged
in Jail, yesterday, for drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

The Della Collins made two trips, Satur
day, having big road each time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Hon. George +. Macomber returned
from Portland, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

w. II. Gannctt will leave, today, tor
Now York, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

Mrs. FL. Webber left for Lisbon Falls
Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

James Kelley of Bath, spent Sunday in
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

NJ. c. Cushing OF Bangor, was, in the
city over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-05-06

released, today.