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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
SPLIT IN OHIO.
Democracy Rent in Twain in the
Buckeye State,
IF the City of Cleveland is an
Indication.
AN UNMENDABLE ROW
Breaks Out Between Gold and
Silver Men.
Gold Men Withdraw from Con-
vention in Anger.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1.-THE Dem
ocratic county convention to elect dele
gates to the state convention, to be held
next Tuesday and Wednesday at Spring
field. was called to order at 10 o'clock
this morning.
After hot fight Alfred Whitaker was
elected chairman over James Lawrence
BY a vote of 22711 to 1691s. The selec-
tion of Whitaker as chairman was de-
cided victory for the free silver and anti
Brice faction.
A motion by free silver delegate to
appoint committee of seven to select
delegates to the state convention caused
a row that for time threatened to re-
suit in more than a war of words. The
fight ended in a number of gold and
Brice men. headed by James Lawrence,
retiring from the hall, with the an
nouncemsnt that they would at once
hold ''rump" convention.
After their withdrawal, the motion to
select a committee of seven to select
delegates to the state convention pre-
vailed. The committee selected was
composed entirely of free silver and
anti Brice men.
The seceders to the number of 75 at
once went to another hall, organized and
elected 90 delegates to the state cOnven-
ton. Resolutions were adopted con-
demning the methods pursued by the So
called regular convention, and after Civ
ing three rousing cheers for Senator
Brice, adjourned.
Resolutions were passed by the regular
convention opposing Calvin S. Brice as
United States senator and favoring the
free coinage of silver After the adop-
tion of the report of the committee on
delegates the convention adjourned,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
MORTON'S CIVIL SERVICE.
Secretary of Agriculture Issues an Order
Covering his Enire Department.

Secretary of Agriculture Issues an Order
Covering his Enire Department.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE extension
of the classified civil service to practi-
cally the entire force of the agricultural
department is formally announced in
circular issued by Secretary Morton.
Discussing the effect of the extension,
Secretary Morton says: "a classified SER
vice means an improved service in all
that contributes to thoroughness and
efficiency. No person need expect to be
held in place or promoted because of any
political or other extraneous influence
which may be welded on his or her be-
half; meritOrious service will be the sole
ground of promotion and reductions in
grade or salary will be made only as the
result of inefficiency. Removal will
quickly follow insubordination, inatten-
tion to duty, intemperance, or incapacity
from what ever cause. The service must
be conducted in a business manner and
according to business methods"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
RICHARDSON INSULTED.
Chairman of the State Democracy Given
$50 Position.

Chairman of the State Democracy Given
$50 Position.
The Topeka Democrats are wondering
whether Chairman ]. S. Richardson, of
the state central committee, will accept
the position of register of the land Office
at Topeka which has been rendered him,
and opinions are divided. The position
only pays $40 or $50 month.
Mr. Richardson was in Washington for
three months this summer trying to Sc
cure a position in the Interior depart
ment. He failed to get the place but
when he returned to Kansas he said that
he was all right as he had the promise of
the next best place open.
Now he has been given a $50 posi-
tion. Some of the Topeka Democrats
say that it is almost paramount to an in-
suit to the Kansas Democracy to tender
a place of the kind to the chairman of
the state central committee, and Mr..
Richardson may think 80 too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
LAID TO MEAT EATING.
Interesting Explanation of She Mission.
ary Riots in China.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-The better
class of Cinnamon in this city, notably
those connected with the Chinese lega-
ton, discredit the report that the recent
riots in China have been committed by
the vegetarians
Said one of these gentlemen in discus
sing this report: "It is incredible. The
veget4rians in all eastern countries are
persons who abstain from the use of all
f1esh as an article of diet. because of con-
scientious scruples the taking of
any form of life. They ara Of
Buddhist faith and do not believe in
killing animals, much less human be-
ings, and it is not believed that they let
their antagonism to the Christian
religion betray them into any
violence that would cause the loss
of life. They are more or
less fanatical to be sure, but they are re-
garded as of submissive disposition"
Discussing the matter further, the
gentleman said it was true that strong
prejudice existed amoug the vegetar-
ians against the missionaries be-
cause OF the formers adherence of
meat as an article of diet, and because
they believe that the practice of eating
meat is part of the Christian faith.
Many of them think that if they should
become Christians they would be com
PEELED to adopt meat diet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE
President Shaw Names the School Board
Comm tees.

President Shaw Names the School Board
Committees.
President Jesse Shaw of the city board
OF education has announced the appoint
ment of the following committees for the
present school year, which commenced
August /:
Finance-T. A Beck. William Mac
ferran, DR.. L. NJ. Powell
Buildings and grounds. h Squires,
S. c. Miller, William Macferran.
Teachers and salaries-J W. Priddy.
DR.. ]. N. Westerfeld, J. II. Squires.
High schOol-Rev. J. c. Thomas, 7.
A. Beck, DR., L. M. Powell.
Laws and regulations-Dr. J. n. West
erfieId, W. II. Wilson, ]. w. Priddy.
Text books and course of instruction
s c. Miller, W. Il. Wilson, Rev. J. B.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
LOG HOUSES BURN SLOWLY.

But This One Did Not Burn Slowly
Enough and Three Perish.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, Aug. 17-Just be-
fore daylight this morning a double log
house near Arlington. this county, occu-
pied by Mrs. Callie Harrill her two
grown daughters and a son wos burned
to the ground, aud Mrs. Harrill and the
girls perished in the flames
The son, who occupied q room in the
rear of the building barely escaped. It
is thought the women were drugged be-
fore the fire, as log houses burn very
slowly and they should have awakened
in time to escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
CHINESE BRAVES ALONG.

Commission Appointed to Investigate the
Chinese MAssncrss Reaches the Scene.
Hone KONG, Aug. 1.-THE commits.
sion appointed to investigate the recent
massacres of missionaries and their fami-
lies at Ku Cheng, which left Foo Chow
on Tuesday last have arrived safely at
Ku Cheng. Important arrests have been
made in connection with the massacres.
The natives are quiet and appear to be
much alarmed at the arrival OF the COM
mission.
The commission consists of Mr. R w.
Mansfield, the acting British consul at
Poo Chow, Mr.. ]. C. Hickson, United
States consul at Foo Chow, E. l. B. AL
len, British consul at Padoga island,
Rev. Messrs. Bannister, Gregory
and Starr. and Lieutenant Evans of
the United States war ship Detroit,
together with a number of Chinese Off
cials of high rank. The commission is
escorted by 100 Chinese braves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
NO MORE WEATHER MAPS.
Weather Observer Jennings Gets Out the
Last One-A Fair Sunday.

Weather Observer Jennings Gets Out the
Last One-A Fair Sunday.
Sergeant Jennings today issued the
last weather map that will be issued
from the Topeka station until the crop
season is over. The work of getting up
the maps every day takes up SO
much Of the observers time that
it makes the work of the Office
very heavy when the crop bulletin is
being prepared and issued every week
No more telegraphic reports will be re-
ceived, and the forecasting done by Mr..
Jennings will he from local observations.
The highest that the temperature got
today up to 2:3O this afternoon was 50.
Yesterday beat this by one degree, Mr.
Jennings prophesies fair Sunday with
slightly cooler weather tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
ROCK ISLAND PROMOTIONS.
Due to the Death of General superinten-
dent Dunlap.

dent Dunlap.
A large part of the force of superin-
tendents on the Rock Island has been
changed owing to the recent death of
General Superintendent Charles Dunlap.
As has been announced Mr.. A. ]. Hit
has been appointed to succeed Mr.. Dun
lap and Mr.. W. Il. Stillwell of Des
Moines has been named as Mr.. Hits
successor with headquarters in Topeka.
Harry Fox, from being division super
intendent at Herington, is appointed
superintendent of the Iowa division,
with headquarters at Des Moines.
c. W. Jones, late assistant superin-
tendent of the Iowa division, is made
superintendent of the southwestern
division at Herington, and Mr.. A. w.
Kelso, formerly of Topeka, who was chief
clerk to General Manager ". l. Allen
when that gentleman was general super
intendent here. has been made assistant
superintendent of the Iowa division at
Des Moines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
JACKsON's HOLE INDIANS.

No Steps Taken to Punish Whites for
killing Them But May BE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE Indian
bureau has taken no steps whatever look
ing to the punishment of the Jackson's
Hole settlers for the killing of Bannock
Indians.
The delay has been caused by the fact
that no law was known under which the
United States court could take cognizance
of the matter. 1t is impossible to Sc
cure a conviction in the Wyoming state
courts owing to the strong feeling ag ainst
the Indians. Action can be taken un-
der a treaty with the Bannocks made in
1868 and probably will be.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
JUDGE FOSTER RETURNS.
His Northern Trip Greatly Benefits His
Health.

Q. S. District Judge c. G. Foster and
family have returned from their summer
vacation. Judge Foster is very much i'm
proved in appearance. His face has
healthy color and his appearance shows
that he has been greatly benefited by
this trip.
1--WE went to the Thousand Islands,"
said he, land spent a short time, and we
then went up through Canada and
stopped at Ottawa, the capital. On our
return we spent some time at a SANTA
rum at Battle Creek. My health is very
much improved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
MISS LOYELLS DISPOSAL
A Policeman to Respond whenever the
Young Endy Calls.

A Policeman to Respond Whenever the
Young Indy Calls.
The following announcement is posted
in the police station: "Miss Lowell will
call an officer when a ball game is in
progress at 1125 Harrison street."
OF late the small boys of the neigh
borhood of Harrison between Eleventh
and Twelfth streets have been playing
base ball in the street in front of Miss
Hattie LovelI's home and they are very
noisy and profane. She complained to
the police about it. If any of the young.
sters indulge in the national game there
again some of Chief WnkersOn's officers
will gather them in for violating city
Or6inannR
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
ny. WeeklY Bank statement.

NEwYoRK, Aug. 1.-THE weekly bank
statement of the associated banks
shows the following changes: Re-
serve increase $2.236, 100; loans. in
crease $299, 100; specie, increase $208. :
700 legal tenders, increase SO. 300; de-
posits, decrease $3.546,O00; circulation,
Increase $81,900 The banks now hold
Sal, ,266,875 in excess of the requirements
of the rs per cent rule.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
MORE GRIEF IN GOTHAM.
Tomorrow Saloon Keepers as Well as
Bartenders Will Be Arrested

Tomorrow Saloon Keepers Well
Bartenders Will Be Arrested.
New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE feature of
tomorrow's Sunday enforcement of the
excise law by the police will be the car
rying out of acting Chief of Police Con
Inns latest orders under which warrants
will be asked for the arrest of every sa-
loonkeeper whose bartender is caught
violating the law.
"The respectable liquor dea ers realize
that they must obey the law sooner or
later" said Mr.. Conlin today, land are
closing up their places on Sunday. The
others want to put the police to as much
trouble as they can, but we will get
them.
81 have instructed the inspectors and
commanding officer to get warrants on
Monday for the arrest of every liquor
dealer or beer saloon keeper in whose
place an excise arrest ia made tomorrow,
think we will be able to bring some of
these defiant liquor dealers to terms"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
IMMENSE DAM PROJECT.
Ell PasO to Be Made the Center of Great
Irrigated Region.

Ell PasO to Be Made the Center of Great
Irrigated Region.
SANTA FEE, n. NJ, Aug 17-Positive in
formation has been received here that the
Smith and Boyd irrigation projects have
been practically consolidated and placed
in the hands of c. B n. Eddy, who un-
dertakes to finance this scheme, place the
bonds and do for the Rio Grsnde valley
what he has done for the Pecos
An immense dam is to be thrown
across the Rio Grande near old Fort Sci :
den from which bitches will extend
south to Ell Paso. irrigating valley lands
on either side of the river for distance
of forty miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
Found GuI1tv of Lareanw

c. E. Smith was this morning found
guilty OF petty larceny by jury in JUS
tice Furry's court He was fined $50 and
costs and is now working it out at the
jail. He is one of the two men who stole
gold pen and other jewelry from Nor
rlson's store Porter, the other one, was
found guilty last Friday and fined $40
and cnsfs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
PRIZE FIGHT TOOK PLACE.
DOdged the Police and Had Their Fight
at Indianapolis.

ber of local sports managed to
reach a northern suburb at 4 o'clock
this morning and pull off a prize fight
between "Kid" Williams of Indianapolis
and Edward O'Donnell of Pitts burg, light
weights The fight was for the gate re-
ceipts.
At the end of the fourth round the
fight was declared draw after both men
had been badly punished.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
BRAVE ATCHISON WOMAN.
She Shoots a Burglar Who Told Her to
Keep Quiet.

ATcHIsoN, Kan, Aug. 11.-Mrs. ]. E.
Thomas of this city, wife of
Rock Island engineer, awoke at
l o'clock this morning and found
burglar standing by her bedside. He
cursed her and told her to remain quiet.
Instead she pulled pistol from under
the pillow and fired. wounding the burg
lar, who left trail of blood in his escape.
The burglar fred at Mrs Thomas before
retreating.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
MORSE APPOINTED.

The Appointment of RsformatOry Super
intendent as Expected.
HUTCHINSON. Aug. III. c. o. Morse
was today appointed superintendent of
the reformatory,. with L. n. Hallowell as
assistant
All subordinate officers were also ap-
pointed. The reformatory will be open
ed August 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
DIR. MUM IN A RUNAWAY.
Runaway Team Crashes Into His Bugg
But He is Little Hurt.

But He is Little Hurt.
DR.. Mum was returning from a pro-
fessional call over the Lake street bridge
between Fifth and Sixth when he heard
a runaway team coming up behind him.
The roadway is only wide enough for
the passage of one vehicle at time, and
as a result the runaway team smashed
into his buggy with fearful force, upset
ting it and causing sorry wreck. The
doctor for a moment was struggling
under the tramping animals feet and
trying to dodge the kicks of his own
horses.
Spectators rushed to the scene and
gave assistance, but the buggy had to be
sent to the shop. DR.. Mum escaped
with few bruises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17

"a Bowery Girl" the new play which
will be given at Crawford's next Satur-
day evening, is from the pen of Ada Lee
Bascom, and is a scenic production deal
ing with life on the east side of New
York and its great thoroughfare, ''The
Bowery," whore they do such things and
say such things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
RIGHT OVER DASHBOARD
U. S, Circuit Judge BIodgett Thrown Out
of His Carriage.

WAUKEGAN, Ills, Aug. 1.-THE ven
the United States circuit court at Chicago
was,thrown over the dashboard of his car
riage last night while out driving. The
whiffie tree broke and the judge was
thrown out, alighting On his head and
shoulders. The horse ran a short dis
tance but the judge was only slightly in
iured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
POP. PROSPECTS FOR '96.
Senator PETER Says There viii Be a
Healthy Growth, Anyway.

HeaIthy GroWth, Any way.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug. 17.-Senator
PETER, of Kansas, in an interview with an
Associated Press representative, was
asked:
"Do you think the Populists have any
chance of electing president in 1862"
"It all depends on the free silver Dem
Ocrats and Republicans. If they vote
the way they talk, we will elect our man,
but if they do as they always have done,
talk with US and vote with the old par
ties, we shall simply have a natural and
healthy growth, about double our vote
over 1892. and be in line for the next
presidential contest"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
Topeka Men Get Contract.

The Topeka Plum bing company has
secured the contract for the work of that
character on the new Santa Fe depat at
La Junta. Mr. A. L Decker, late of the
insane asylum, who was discharged, it is
said, for taking the STATE JOURNAL, will
go out as their agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
The Omaha sItuatTon.

OMAHA. Neh, Aug. II. - The con-
troversy between the rival boards of the
fire and police commissioners is now be-
fore the supreme court on stipulation of
the attorneys of the contending parties.
The supreme court will meet on Aug
nAt "a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17

LONDON, July 17.-Olga Nethersole
has appeared during the week at the
Grand theatre in the ever popular
"Camile." During her tour of the prov
inces which will follow she will play in
a dramatic personification of Carmen and
an adaptatiou of Dumas' "Denise."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
Rohhed tha civ Hail.

MONTREAL, Aug. 17.-Great excite
ment was caused by the statement that
$4,000 worth of securities had been
purloined from the safes of the city
treasurer in the city hall City Treas
urer Robb admits the truth of the story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
mr. walker and 7Ir. GIeed Return.

Charles S. Gleed and Receiver Walker
of the Santa Fe returned today from Al
buquerque where they were present at
the hearing of the Atlantic q Pacific
for separate receivers. The gentlemen
are very wen pleased with the result of
the case. Mr., Walker left this afternoon
for Chicago and Mr.. Gleed will spend
Sunday in Topeka
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
NO LYNCHING THIS TIME.
The AssauIter of Mrs. Hudson Escapes
EnraEed Citizens.

ky. special says that Henry Smith, the
colored assailant of Mrs. Hudson, was
brought before the court today and waiv-
ed examination. He was taken back
to his cell by a back entrance and so es-
capped the wrath of 500 men who had
gathered to lynch him. Every man who
entered the court during the hearing was
searched.
There is still talk of an attack on the
Jail, which is guarded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
sTAGNATION IN CHICAGO.
Twenty Per Cent Less Business Done
There Than Last Year.

There Than Last Year.
DENVER, Aug. 17.-Alderman M. E.
Madden, who is on pleasure trip in tho
west with party of friends, when asked
about business in Chicago, said:
81 am in position to know that thers
is at least twenty per cent less business
being done in Chicago this year than last.
The papers desire to make it appear
that there is a great increase in business
but it is not true. The stagnation of last
year is upon US in Chicago in an aggra-
waited FORM"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
LAURA JOHNS EXPENSES.

A Bill Filed for 1927 for the Campaign
Work Last Year.
Mrs. Laura NJ. Johns has put in a bill
to the National Suffrage association for
her services during the last campaign.
She asks for 1927.
The Topeka Equal Suffrage associa-
ton meets on thursday next, and it is
expected that some counter bills will be
presented
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
STICKS TO THE BROWNS.
The Queen Has a New Personal Attendant
Named Brown.

comment has been caused in GER
tain circles by the announcement
that William Brown, a nephew of the
famous John Brown, who was for many
years the Highlands attendent of her
majesty and for whom the queen had a
high regard, has been appointed the
queens personal attendant
VIM. Brown inherits in a degree the
somewhat British manner of his distin-
ruished uncle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17

Patents granted to citizens of Kansas
for the week ending August 13, 1895,
reported through the office of J. F.
Beale, solicitor OF patents, 909 G street
northwest. Washington, D. c.: Allen NJ
Brown, Goodland, Kas., power wheel;
Theodore Woodland, Garland, Kas, sub
soil attachment for plowA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
Gutlford DuaIey's PURCHASE.

GuiIfoEd Dudley has purchased a 100
acre tract of land from Fred s. Smith of
Hillsdale, Michigan. The purchase
price was $2,400 and the exact location
is the northwest quarter of section &c.
township 12. range 10.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17

New YORK, Aug. 17.-Gov. Stone Of
Missouri in an interview here, saws:
"You ask about Mr.. Cleveland and q third
term I have no idea that Mr.. Cleveland
will be candidate. He could not be
nominated if he were to be, nor elected
if nominated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
Deutwcher Operated On.

Louis Deutscher, who was seriously
injured in the runaway last night, was
operated upon this afternoon. Part of
the fractured upper jaw bone was re-
moved. He is somewhat verse today.
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e. .. Attorney Appointed.

WAsHIHGToN, Aug. 17.-George f.
Shelton, of Helena, has been appointed
as an assistant United States attorney for
the district of Montana
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Ada Rehan's Whereanouta.

LONDON, Aug IT, Ada Rehan is
spending the holidays in Cumberland,
and will remain there until the middle
OF September, when she returns to
America, spending week in Paris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-17
DIAZ NAY BE THERE.
President of Mexico Asked to Visit the
Atlanta Exposition.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 17.-steps have
been taken to bring the presidents of
Venezuela and Mexico to Atlanta in
time to meet President Cleveland on his
proposed visit to the Cotton States ex-
position.
A committee headed by DR.. r. D.
Spaulding, vice chairman of the execu-
tive committee will leave here tomorrow
for the city of Mexico to present to Pres
ident Diaz and cabinet an invitation to
visit the exposition.
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Chair of Chemistry Filled

Dr. Robert c. Hutchinson arrived in
the city last evening from Cottonwood
Falls. He has been elected to the chair
of chemistry in the Kansas Medical col
lege.