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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
THE CREEKS REVOLT.
Open InsurrectiOn Against the
Tribal Government.
Armed Bands Are Moving on
the Capitol.
THERE WAS A STEAL.
The Indians Say Funds Were
MisapprOpriated.
Go After Their Rights in a.Way
That Means Something.

ST. LOUIS, May pa dispatch to the
Post Dispatch from Eufaula, I, T., says:
The Creek nation is in verita-
BILE state of insurrection against
the tribal heads of government
Armed bands are moving on Okmulgee,
the capitol, from different parts of the
nation.
Seventy five men left here this morn
ing at 8 o'clock and were
joined by 100 more from We Wo- Ka
an Indian town west of here. Five
other Indian towns are reported to have
sent forty men each The misappropri-
alton by the heads of government of
the Creek nation of part of the
funds, that were to have been paid out on
a per capita basis is alleged to be the rea-
son for this uprising.
Esparhechee, who led the insurrection
in 1888, is said to be the
head of the present trouble. If true
there is bound to be serious trouble, for
he is determined man.
The council of the Creek nation is in
session at Okmulgee and the insur-
gents say they will go there and
see to it that the council does its duty
toward Investigating the matter. 1t is
said to be their intention to compel Chief
l. G. Prettyman to resign, and set up
Hotulke Amartheler, second chief, in his
stead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
MORRILL, SUITS CLICK.
The Ex-Governor of Kansas Likes Nor
rilIs PrOhibitory Law Ideas.
rErorn the Kansas CITY Tinoas

From Ln6 Kansas City lines
Ex-Governor George W. Click of
Atchison was in the city yesterday. The
governor now has charge of the pension
office at Topeka, the largest office of its
kind in the United States. Last
summer Governor Click was chair
man of the committee on resolu-
tions at the Democratic state con-
vention. He has not lost his grip upon
the trend of Kansas Democratic politics
since that time, and pretty fairly repre-
sents the Kansas Democratic sentiment.
To Times reporter he said:
"Eighty-five per cent of the Democrats
of Kansas are for free silver, pure
and simple. When the state convention
meets next year free cainage at a ratio
of 16 to 1 will receive an unqualified
Endorsement Personally l am for the
parity of gold and silver and the use of
both as money basis The way to Sc
cure that parity is, believe, by free coin
age.
What will the county central com
mittees do this fall in the county elec-
tions? Well, guess they will nominate
tickets and try to elect them OF course
in some counties fusion may be consum-
mated with the Populists. l do not know
whether the state central committee will
take a hand in the matter or not.
How about prohibition? I think Gov.
Morrill, is right in saying that it is i'm
possible to enforce the liquor law in To-
calities where public sentiment is against
it. The law against murder could not be
enforced if the sentiment of the people
Was against Furnishing the crime"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
NO HOPE FOE MISS DODGE.
She Continues to Lose Strength and Her
Life Is Despaired OF.

Life Is Despaired Of
WASHINGTON. May 22.-Miss Dodge
(Gail HamiIton) continues to lose
strength and her life is almost wholly
despaired of.
For some weeks she has been at the
Blaine mansion, and during the life of
the late secretary of state she spent
much time at his home, for he was fond
of her bright wit and her deep grasp of
the topics Of the day. In fact, it
has often been stated that much
of the fine political work that
was credited to the hand of Blaine alone
emanated from the brain of Gail Ham
ilton."
She was about the first of the 'new
women" who are now on top of the pile,
and when she made her first appearance
as a worker in the library at Boston,
gentleman. on gazing at the strange
sight, remarked, 81 would as soon marry
a Greek grammar AS that woman" Miss
Dodge has home at Hamilton. near Bos-
ton, which is surrounded by beautiful
trees, al of which have been planted by
the hands of herself and sister.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
MUST Be FOR SILVER
Congressman ShafrOth of Col
OradO Means Business.
IF Republicans Don't Endorse
It He Will Bolt.
THOS. CARRIERS VIEW.
Republican Success Depends
Upon a Silver Plank.
Western States Will Demand It
He Says.

DENVER, May 22.-Congressman John
F. Shafroth, Republican, who has just
returned from Salt Lake where he at
tended the silver conference as delegate
from Colorado, says if the Democratic
party puts a free silver candidate in the
field for president and the Republican
party does uot, it will be the duty of the
Republicans of this state to support the
Democratic nominee unanimously and
heartily.
"The democracy is a great national
party" he added, "and has a foothold
over the country that new party would
not have, and by working jointly the
Republicans and Democrats of the west
would have great chance of carrying
the day for their candidate.
81 believe in giving my own political
party the first opportunity to keep US in
the fold. but if it does not come
out in its platform for free silver
plainly and Enthusiastically. and with no
loop hole left to crawl out of the position
then l am going to leave the party and
vote for the candidate, no matter what
his politics may be who will support and
carry out the free silver principles.
"For these reasons I would have the
delegates to national conventions def
nitely instructed SO that should the
national convention refuse to champion
silver, the delegations could leave the
convention honorably and afterwards
unite upon their own candidate.
''Let the east and the doubtful states
construe it as a threat if they choose, l
believe they should be made to under
stand our position at once aud in plain
terms"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
SURE TO CARRY IN UTAH.
Woman Suffrage VIII, Undoubtedly Be
Adopted in That Territory.

Adopted in That Territory.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 22-Plans,
are being made for great woman suf-
frage campaign in this territory The
vote on the new constitution takes place
in November. The constitution has beer
adopted by the convention by a unani-
nous vote, and soon as the president
signs it it will be submitted to the peo-
pie for discussion and final vote.
Prominent women suffragists from all
over the union will be imported here
during the campaign by both political
parties to work for and advocate the
carrying of the proposition. not from any
fear of its defeat, but for the prestige
that success will give in the country at
large.
Fifteen thousand residents of the ter
ritory by petition prayed that the woman
suffrage section be submitted separate
and apart from the constitution.
In the giving of suffrage to the women
of the territory the gentle element see
coming transfer of supreme political con-
troll in the state to the Mormon people.
With absolute control of the elections
and politics of the state in Mormon
hands, the Gentiles fear the resumption
of the old relations, and the sway Of the
Mormon church that rendered life in the
territory a burden to every one not a
member of that denomination. For this
reason a large vote will be polled against
the constitution. but that it will be de-
feated is not dreamed of bv any one.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
GIVE WORKMEN MORE TIME

CLEVELAND, May 22.-The morning
session of the Amslgamated association
convention was an open one. Mayor Nc
Kisson delivered brief address of wei
come to the delegates, speaking strongly
in favor of organized labor.
Delegate David Armstrong responded
in happy vein to the mayors address,
after which Robert T. Porter, late of the
U. s. census, spoke He urged the
necessity of the workman standing for
an eight-hour day. What Is the
use," he said, OF educating
a man if you don't give him time to
read: why instruct him about the gov
ernment if it doesn't give him time to
think; why have his home attractive if
he cannot see his wife and children by
daylight. Eight hours helps wages be-
cause it improves the moral stamina OF
the DeonIe"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
INDIANS ON A TOUR.
They Pass Through Topeka on Their Way
to the Territory.

They Pass Through Topeka on Their Way
to the Territory.
Twenty Pottawatomie Indians from
the Jackson county reservation came to
Topeka this afternoon and bought
tickets to Edmond, Oklahoma, where
they will make protracted
visit with the Sac and Fox
tribe. The party was in charge Of two
interpreters, James Blandon and John A.
Neddo, who bought the tickets and told
agent Rowley what the Indians wanted.
The chiefs of the Pottawatomies are
with the party, and they superintended
the purchase of tickets. They are both fine
looking stalwart men past middle age
and the answer to the unpronounceble
names of Shoughnessee and Mosquoss.
Their porter, Obennuck, was the old
est man in the party. His face was
painted red and yellow and his appear
ence was not at all prepossessing. His
duties are to wait upon the chiefs and
his position is one of honor.
The names of the rest of the Indians
are as follows: Albert, Mezhou, Pierson,
Mekogemau, Kahkotmo, WawKawtup,
Zownumkee and wife, Kewannoquah,
Nansey, Wechiquah, Linley, Quen-
WapeyeW, KekungoQuah.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
ROGERS REMOVED.

Order to Issue This AfternoOn-O. L.
Moore OF Abilene to BE Appointed.
Governor Morrill, will this afternoon
issue an order removing State Senator
William Rogers as regent of the state
university as recommended by the ma
jority report of the Legislative commit
tee which recently investigated Cy
Leland's charges against him.
Governor Morrill, will at the same time
appoint as Senator Rogers successor on
the board of regents, Mr. o. L. Moore of
Abilene.
Mr.. Moore is lawyer and was formerly
a partner of J. r. Burton. He is a SON
in-lAw of V. P Wilson, formerly editor
of the Topeka Times, and later he ran
the Abilene Gazette Moore was at one
time county attorney of Dickinson
cOnutv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
CCRBETT NOT SURPRISED.
Had Given Up Florida, but Thinks q
Fight Will Take Place.

Had Given Up Florida, but Thinks q
Fight Will Take Place.
New YORK, May 22-The World says:
Champion James J. Corbett was not sur
prised when reporter told him of the
action of the lower house of the Florida
legislature in connection with the prize
fighting bill
~ gave up the Florida idea weeks
ago. he said, "but I am pretty sure the
contest between Fitzsimmons and my
self will be brought to successful con-
clusion somewhere in this country. I
am ready to start training just as soon as
the thing is settled"
"FitzsimmOns, who is staying at the
Hoffman house, passed the champion on
upper Broadway, and although both
were aware of the knockout blow TO
prize fighting which the Florida le gisla-
ture landed they did not discuss it. In :
deed, they did not even exchange
glances Fitzsimmons said he expected
Vendig's club would be knocked as high
as q kite.
That club may have to for
felt its $5,0O0," he remarked, "Vendig
has been making some bad breaks, and a
good calling down would do him a world
of good l am willing to fight on as
early date as possible anywhere on
earth. 1t looks TO me as though the peo-
pie are in earnest"
Here FnZsimmons produced a tele-
gram, which read:
DALLAS, TEX, May u.
"COrbett-Fitzsimmons New York
"Will be in New York before June 1st
ready to talk business.
Dan STEWART"
Brady said there will be no difficulty
in arranging the match.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
THE BANkRES' CONCLAYR.
They are Getting Ready for Their Big two
Days Meeting.

Days Meeting.
Owing to the reserve which usually
goes with q we'll regulated banker and
which is some times by unprincipled and
misinformed persons called financial re-
serve, it has proved necessary to have
for the opening of their annual conven-
ton here an entire afternoon of getting
acquainted. This is the afternoon.
Nothing at all is being done by the
members of the Kansas Bankers assac;s-
ton at Library hall, but exchanging
cards and shaking hands. 1t is designl-
ted reception" on the programme
The only other thing of moment IS 40
distribution of the buttons They axe
round and small to fit a button
hole. In the center is the
word "Topeka" Around the rim is
the inscription "Kansas Bankers Asso-
citation, 1895" The fact that these but
tons are of solid silver need not necessa-
rily be taken as evidence that the bank
ers are silver men, though some of ihem
doubtless are, but merely as one of them
said, as evidence that SILVER is cheaper"
than gold. Very few of the visiting
bankers had arrived soon after dinner,
but enough will come in on the after
noon and evening trains to swell the
number to half hundred or more be
fore the evening meeting.
Library hall is not decorated. All the
arrangements are in charge of the Clear
ing House association of. Topeka Of
which P l. Bonebrake is president
Owing to the resignation of President
M. w. Levy of Wichita, I. p. Moore of
Holton will preside. w. Macferran,
secretary; F. o. Popenoe, assistant sec
retary, and J. w. Thurston, treasurer,
are all of Topeka. The vice presidents,
one for each of the congressional
districts and for the cities of the first
class, are: T. P. Moore of Holton, A
Dobson of Ottawa, A. Warner Of Baxter,
F. c. Newman of Emporia, Frank Hage-
man of Salina, s. F. Morse of Phillips
burg, G. H. Burr of St. John, Ed Carroll
of Leavenworth, Norman Barrett of
A. c. Jobes of Wichita, P. G. Noel OF
Topeka and c. FL Osborn of Fort Scott
This evening the association will
listen to the addresses Of well
come by Mayor c. A Fellows and 2.
l. Bonebrake and the response by ].
w. Fogler of Leavenworth. 1. T.
Moore will read the annual address,
There will be two other addresses, one
by Edward Wilder on the "Solution of
the National Financial Problem" and
one on Taxation" by r. 7. Snediker Of
Hartford.
Tomorrow morning will be largely de
voted to routine business.
The very few bankers who arrived
early are J. T. Leonard of Girard,
K. NJ Allen of Chanute, j.
NJ. Allen of Erie, A. Dobson aud wife of
Ottawa, b. ]. Smith and wife of Ottawa,
E. A Kelley of Leavenworth, and T. p.
Moore of Holton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
SUIT OVER 55 CENTS.
The Central National Bank Sues County
Treasurer stahI Over this Sum.

The Central National Bank Sues County
Treasurer stahI Over this Sum.
Suit over SO cents was commenced
in the district court yesterday. The ac-
ton is brought by the Central National
bank against County Treasurer F. NJ.
Stahl. On December 20 last tax certifi-
Gates were presented to Mr. Sta nj
with the request that he indorse them,
at the same time presenting $1159 to pay
the taxes. Treasurer Stahl demanded 55
cents as a penalty before he would in
dorse the certificates The bank con-
tended and still contends that there was
no forfeiture due, and the treasurer still
contends that the SO cents must be paid.
The bank asks for a writ of mandamus
to compel the county treasurer to indorse
the tax certificates. It is understood that
the suit is brought to determine the
rights of the litigants.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
HIS ARM BROKEN.
A Driver for Brooks & Miller is Badly
Hurt jackson Street.

A Driver for Brooks & Miller is Badly
Hurt on jackson Street.
William McNear, colored driver for
the Brooks 81 Miller Lumb Der company,
was the victim of d runaway this noon
on jackson street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets. His horse was a frisky
animal and ran away. When
opposite the Masonic building the
wagon upset. McNear's right
arm was broken and he WAS
injured about the head and internally.
He was removed to the police head
quarters and was taken from there to
his. home in Tennesseetown in the pa
troll wagon.
Eve witnesses say that the upsetting of
the wagon was all that saved two wo-
men who were in a buggy directly IN
the path of the runaway horse and were
unable to get out of the way TAe
horse was also hurt in the accident.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
MUST PLEDGE TO SILVER.
Senator Thomas Carter Says Republican
Success Depemds On It.

Senator Thomas Carter Says Republican
Success Depends On 1t.
NEW YORK, May 22-United States
Senator Thomas Carter of Montana, is at
the Imperial hotel, with his wife and
daughter Senator Carter is here on
business, and will start for his home
after having had a talk with x-Presi-
dent Harrison at the Fifth avenue
hotel.
Senator Carter, who is chairman of the
Republican national committee, WAS
hotel He was asked to express MS
views on the national situation, and
more especially concerning the silver
question.
Senator Carter said: "The Republi-
can prospect vast of the Mississippi de-
pends largely on how the party
meets the silver question. The
western demand must be met and in
the national platform. Fifty-nine cleo
toral votes depend this. The votes
will not go to any man not willing to
pledge himself to sign the silver Iegis-
lation sent to him by congress.
"It would not be surprising if the
house elected the president, should the
field l believe silver bills will be passed
by both houses next year.
''As to the candidates there is no pro-
nounced sentiment Allison is the only
man west of the Mississippi named.
am unable to estimate his following.
John C. Spooner, former senator from
Wisconsin, has many friends. The silver
views of a candidate, and not his per-
sonality, will interest US. We shall in
sist on a man and declaration which
will meet that sentiment"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
WHEAT TOUCHES so.
Intense Excitement and Heavy Dealings
in New York Grain Circles.

Intense Excitement and Heavy Dealings
in New York Grain Circles.
New YORK, May 22.-Intense excite
ment has prevailed in grain circles
today. the transactions in wheat
alone footing up to thirty-four
million bushels, making over 1O3
million bushels for three days. At
noon transactions showed an ad-
vance of over 3 cents with
business upon an enormous scale, as the
result of the reports of damage to crops
which poured in from all sections.
Late cables all showed higher prices
with Liverpool reported as higher on
active buying orders for American &C.
count
AS the market neared the closed, July
wheat touched 80 cent at New York.
The price was greeted with loud cheers
from the bulls. The market closed at
the top prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
DRY AND WARMER.
We Had a Slight Chance for Rain, But 1
is Fading Away.

We Had Slight Chance for Rain, But 1t
is Fading Away.
The little chance we had yesterday for
immediate rain seems to have Slipped
away from US, says Mr.. jennings
The Glow" in the northwest is slowly
moving eastward, while the "high" has
advanced from northwestern Iowa to
Central Illinois.
The temperature has fallen in West
ern Montana, Utah, Colorado and Okla
homa, but risen east and north of those
states, with southern winds generally
prevailing.
Light rains have fallen in Montana,
Wyoming, Colorado and the Panhandle,
but fair weather is prevalent this morn
ing, indicating fair and warmer weather
for the vicinity of Topeka tonight and
Thursday morning, probably turning
cooler, with showers Thursday evening.
The Topeka temperature this morn
ing was 53 above. This afternoon at s
O'Clock it was IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
ALL FOR SILVER.
Free Silver Men Already Have a Majority
in Illinois Convention.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Conventions have
already been held in 42 counties, which
have selected 616 delegates to the state
convention. OF this number 575 are in
structed for free silver and Al are unin-
structed and are counted against free
coinage.
The total number of delegates will be
1876. The silverites will therefore have
a majority, even if all the remaining
counties send sound money delegations.
Twenty counties will hold conventions
this week and they will all send free sill :
yer delegations to Springfield
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
HoRsEsHoERs FOR SILVER.
They Charge All the Hard Times to Its
DEMONSTRATION.

MILWAUKEE. May 22.-The Interna-
tional Horseshoers' convention today
adopted resolutions favorIng free coin
age. The preamble stated that all the
hard times of the past two years have
been caused directly by the demonetiza-
ton of silver, and that to this cause was
due the compulsory idleness of 100000
workmen
Another resolution was adopted pro-
viding for copies of the resolution and
pream BILE to be sent to President Cleve-
land, Vice President Stevenson, Secretary
Carlisle and the chairman of the finance
committee of the senate and house of
representatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
Florida Passes a Most Stringent
Anti-Prize Fight Law.
Provides Extraordinary Punish
ment and is PrOhibitOry.
GOVERNOR WILL SIGN,
Champion Corbett Says He is
Not Surprised.
But He Thinks He Will Fight
FitZSimmOnS.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May %. - That
prize fighting, contests with gloves box
ing encounters, or anything such en-
gagements may be called, will hereafter
take place outside of this state, has been
settled. The house has unanimously
passed senate bill No. 81, providing for
extraordinary punishment for such
offenses.
1t will go to the governor today. AS
he was responsible for the introduction
OF the measure, it is safe to say he will
lose no time in adding the finishing
touches which will make it a law of the
state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
MAY BE BALFOUR

And Miss Letters Husband to Indian
Secretary Under New Ministry.
LONDON, May 22.-The Westminster
Gazette says that the next Conservative
ministry has already been agreed upon
at the Carleton club, headquarters of
the prominent Conservatives. 1t has
been decided that the Right Hon. A ].
Balfour will be premier. The Hon.
George n. Curzon, at one time parlia-
mentary under secretary for India, is
said to have been selected for the office
of secretary of state for India.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
Carrie Beatty Wants a divorce.

Carrie e. Beatty petitioned today Tor a
divorce from Claud D. Beatty. They
were married May II, 1892. She charges
that he has neglected her and she has
been compelled to support herself, h.
being an habitual drunkard and spend
ing all his money on other women. She
adds that he has totally deserted her
since last Septemb ber
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
OUTLAWS MET BULLETS.
One of Them Shot by Man They Intend-
to Rob

KANSAS CITY, May pa special to
the Star from Guthrie, o. T.. saws:
At Ingram, on the border Of
the Kickapoo reservation, three
masked men rode up to the postoffice,
but while they were dismounting, the
postmaster and several Kickapoo settlers
opened fire and drove them off
They rode to the residence of John
Webb, and calling him to the
door, ordered him to bring out
his money under penalty of death. He
said, "AlI right I'll get it," stepping
inside and grabbed a gun and fired
through the window, knocking one of
the bandits off his horse.
They riddled the house with bullets,
picked up the wounded man and left
without any booty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-22
ONEIDA BANK ROBBED.

The Vault is Blown Open and $1,000
Secured.
KANSAS CITY, May 22.-A special to
Star from Seneca, Kansas, says: Burglars
blew open the vault of the State bank at
Oneida, Kansas, early this morning.
securing about $1,80O.
The explosion was heard by people
iiving near, but no attention was paid
to 1t until the cashier opened the place
for business