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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

Gated in the House.
WASHINGTON, Dec 3.-Tne Kansas
delegates have drawn their seats in the
house
Long was the first to be called, and
came rather early, securing ID seat on
the first aisle on the Republican side,
just back of Speaker Reeds we'll known
location. and in the foreign affairs cor
ner. If he succeeds in getting the COM
mlttee place he wants he will be thor
oughly all right. Colonel Blue was the
next of the delegation to be called. and
he located in the center of the second
block on the Republican side. He has
Hepburn of Iowa to his left.
Mr. Curtis came rather late and was
forced to the second row in the second
block, which placed him down in front
close to the speaker, and close to the rab-
BILE in stormy times. He drew the seat
that Dingley, of Maine. has had for years
and he appears TO be the only man in the
house who likes il. 1t suits him because
he cannot be heard far in his speechmak-
ing. Mr.. Dingley came very late and
was forced to take d seat on the back
row in the second block, which was ut
terly useless to him, and Curtis agreed
to exchange with him.
Mr. Miller made something of a sensa-
tion when he selected Kilgore's old seat
It is the first seat off the main aisle on
the back row of the Democratic side.
Kilgore held this seat as long as the peo-
pie of his district admired his kicking
propensities and for a mild hammered
Kansas man to capture it created 10 lit
tie comment. Calderhead got into the
same row, five seats to the left of Miller.
and kirkpatrick landed in the back row
in the first block on the Republican side
Baker took d seat in what is known as
doubtful row." which is made up of the
fag ends of all parties. Broderick was
forced into the "Cherokee Strip" of the
house,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
SALOONS DON'T PAY,
With All of Hers, Lsavenworth Is Strap
ped and Can't Liqoidate.


LEAvENwoRTH. Dec. 3.-The condi-
tion of the general fund and the general
Improvement fund of the city will not
make it possible to pay off all of the sal
aries for the past month due city officers,
much less for materials and supplies
furnished.
The city treasurer shows q balance in
the general fund on the 1st inst. OF
$755.9L Agains: this are to be drawn al
debts due by tho city for salaries and
supplies. In the general improve
ment fund there is balance of
$273.63. From this fund is paid
street labor and Improvements. There
was expended during the past month
under the control of the street commits
sioner something over $500. In addition
to the claims against the city for the
past month, there are claims amounting
TO more than $4,000 still unpaid for the
month of October.
The city administration will have
rough picking for some time to come,
and will have to use the strictest econU-
my in its expenditure if it proposes to
continue doing business at the old
stand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
SIMPSON INTERFERES.
Curious Order Received at Washington
From the Kansas Ex-Congressmau.

Curious Order Received at Washington
From the Kansas Ex-Congressmau.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3--Congressman
Long of Kansas, called at the document
room today to inquire about some
publications. He was informed that
a telegram had been received from his
predecessor, Jerry Simpson, directing
all documents to his credit, up to the
very last day be turned over to some one
in Washington.
Mr. Long instituted some inquiries,
but was unable to discover just what
disposition was to be made of the
publications by the party to
whom Simpson ordered them
delivered. These documents be-
long to the district. Mr. Long has re-
ceived letters from constituents asking
for certain publications. He can not
comply, because Mr.. Simpson has turned
over everything to a man in Washing
tom.
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and other vagaries of that ilk. The gown
has long train, and apparently is the
abiding place of a huge hustle. Its
large. heavy pleats are embroidered in
gold wire, worth, so Miss Fay states,
$500. And to this dress and peculiar
style of architecture much of Anna Eva's
success as a manipulator of ghostly be-
ings is due, at least, so the Tribune is in
formed.
"Last Sunday night before the young
woman appeared on the Colum bia stage,
her manager invited a committee of gem
tlemen from the audience to climb upon
the stage and investigate the cabinet. 1t
was built of four green velvet curtains,
held in position by wooden supports. A
common board, six inches wide and three
feet high was nailed to the center of the
stage, and an iron ring, or screw-eve,
fastened to the board. After the COM
nittee had examined the board and the
fastening of the ring, small camp stool
was placed in front of the board.
Then Miss Fay appeared, walking
slowly and with measured tread to the
front of the stage, the train of the queer
looking dress trailing gracefully behind.
She turned from the audience, walked to
the camp stool and sat down. Her hands
were then securely tied behind her to
the iron ring by means Of strips of linen,
the ends of which were nailed to the
floor. A band of linen was tied around
her neck, and this was also nailed to the
board. On all the intersections of these
strips of linen pieces of court plaster
were placed so that the knots could not
be disturbed. Then the cabinet curtains
were dropped over her. after which a
rope was attached to her feet, and one
of the committee held it so that he would
be able to detect any movement.
THE moment the cabinet was closed
musical instruments were played and
thrown out over the top, nails were
driven in boards and spirit hands fut-
tered at different openings through the
velvet curtains Spirit Communications
were written. When the cabinet was
opened Miss Fay was sitting on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
TO WORK FOR 1RR1GArIoN.
Congressman Baker Wants National Leg
isIatiou on this Point.

Congressman Baker Wants National Leg
isIation on this Point.
From the State Journals special correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. g. Representative
VIM. Baker proposes to give his princj-
pal attention 20 forwarding the cause of
irrigation this session. He believes this
congress will give it more attention than
the subject has ever:before received in
the national legislature,
He is in favor of tariff, too, but not
such a oEe ''as creates a deficit in the
treasury" he said. He reatfirms his be-
lief in an income tax. saying 1.-The accu-
mutations of ages had gone free long
enough and it was time the pover,y OF
the country stopped paying the taxes
Mr. Baker says he doesn't think there is
any need of feeling discouraged re-
garding Populism in Kansas, and this
too in the light of the recent elections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
TIE EMMETT DIVORCE.
"Fritz" Heads His Wife OFF BY Filing a
Suit Ahead of Her

DENVER. Dsc 3.-A divorce suit, not a
duel, is to be the outcome of actor Jo-
seph K. Emmet sudden arrival
in Denver, close upon the heels of
his wife. whose stage name is Miss
Emily Lytton and her reputed admirer,
Edmond Hayes. Mr.. Hayes and Mrs.
Emmett are members of the Coghlan-
Stockwell Comedy company, and
have been taking leading cor
relative parts in the company's
productions ever since the lady joined
the company in San Francisco after she
ran away from her husband in Bryan,
Texas, Sept. 29 last.
Attorney John A. DeWeese filed
complaint in the divorce suit of Mr.. En-
net. Edmond Hayes is named IS CO
respondent Emmet's mother lives in
this city and he has become a citizen of
Colorado by registering as voter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

Eugene Hagan, one of the clubs at
torneys, was seen this afternoon, mo
sir. these cases will not be dropped" he
said, II hadn't noticed that they haven't
been assigned, One Of them will be
tried, which will settle all of them. as
the facts are the same in all. The re-
mainder of the term will be taken up
with criminal trials, l understand, and
our cases will come up next session."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
KAW RIVER BRIDGE.

The county commissioners. say they
will take no action on the new bridge
until the bonds are sold SO that if there
is to be an Injunction it may be disposed
of. The bonds are to be sold Dec. II.
There is no longer any reason for delay.
Let the commissioners go ahead with
the new bridge. The people are waiting
and watching.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
RESIGNED INDIGNANTLY.

]. II. Stevens, one of the board of coun-
ty examiners today presented his resig
nation TO the county commissioners. He
gave as the reason for his action that tn g
other examiner and County Superintend-
ent Stout were in favor of lowering the
standard of examination required by
teachers and granted certificates over
his protest. His resignation was accept
ad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
BUTLER COUNTY PosToFF1cEs.

Their Troubles Referred Back to Wash
ing for Settlement.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. "a pecul-
lar case in the postoffice department has
been brought to the attention of Senator
Baker, of Kansas, peculiar because it
furnishes an Instance of Democrat who
was installed in Office and with no rea-
son for not being able to continue in the
same, resigning it voluntarily. The case
is that of the postotfice Of Lorena, Butler
county. An order disseminating the OF
fee was made November Z, and the
order took effect November 80. The
cause of the discontiuuance was the re-
moval of the postmaster to California,
and no one applied for the place
Whether it was because the place was SO
unimportant or that no other Democrat
was aware it WAS SO easily got does not
appear. Senator Baker has sent a re-
quest to the patrons of the office to send
petition asking the continuance of the
office if they want it. He also asked
them to propose candidate for the po-
sition of postmaster.
The postSfice at Marion is also making
some trouble.
1t appears that the old location of the
postotfice was considered undesirable by
some for certain reasons, and the post
master desired to move it to another part
of town. This met with opposition from
persons who did not desire the change
and they sent a petition protesting
against it. Petitions favoring the move
have also been sent in. In the mean
time Postmaster Martin of Marion is
awaiting a decision of the matter here
which will probably be reached soon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
ALL ASK FOR CURTIS.
Kansans Unite in Asking Indian Affairs
ChatrmansI!D for Him

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The Kansas
delegation have united in request to
Speaker Reed that he place Representa-
tive Curtis of that state at the head of
the committee on Indian affairs.
Mr.. Curtis has served long and with
much credit on this committee, and the
appointment would be one very deserv-
ing. AS is generally known, Mr. Curtis
is himself of Indian descent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
AFFECTING PROHIBITION.

Senator Poffer's Bill to Take U S. Protsc-
tion From Liquor Sellers.
From the State Journals Special Cores ponde nj
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 3.-Senator
Pener has bill which he will Introduce
In the senate at the proper time which
is of particular interest to Kansas be-
cause of its relation to prohibition laws.
The bill will prohibit the collection of
HQuO, taxes from those not authorized
Ry the state to deal in liquors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
HOW THEY TOOK IT.
Scsne In the House and Senate at the Read.
ing of the Presidents Message.

Scsne In the House and Senate at the Read
Ing of Inc Presidents Message.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-There was no
unusual scene at the reading of the mes
sage from President Cleveland to the
American congress shortly after noon to-
day.
The excitement and confusion at
tending the opening session of the
house yesterday had almost entirely
vanished when that body met. The
crowds in the galleries had thinned out,
the flowers had disappeared, members
lolled and chAtted easily in
their revolving chairs and the
house assumed something like a normal
appearance AS the clerk commenced
the reading the house became quiet, and
the members listened, some intently, but
all respectfully, to the words of the chief
executive.
The senate galleries were again we'll
filed, but there was not the struggle for
places incident to the opening. The
floral offerings continued to come in. Mr..
Burrows friends sent him great clus-
ter of yellow chryanthemums. The read.
ing was listened to with marked atten-
ton.
There was noticeable interest on the
Republican side in the reference to the
Waller case. When the Behring sea
claims were reached Mr.. Morgan, who
has been conspicuous in opposing the
claims, smiled at the announcement
that new treaty had been made and
leaned forward for an animated
whispered conference with Mr.. GRAY.
The treatment of the British Venezue-
Ian question also received marked atte n
ton. The statement of the status of the
Cuban conflict was especially interesting
as it gave the first official utterance on
the suhjecf.
There was a thinning of the attend
ance on the floor after the first half hour
of the reading, as senators had printed
copies.
To pnan4ino -. fE,e Snnrerne 6,nnr4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

This would make any person violating
the state law amenable TO the laws of the
United States also and would add greatly
to the effectiveness of the prohibitory
law in Kansas. As it is now the govern
ment virtually sanctions by its license a
business which is prohibited by the state
Should this bill become law jointists
could not get licenses from the govern
ment and they would hardly care to
make themselves liable to the federal
authorities however little fear they had
for the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
ST. LOUIS WANTS THEM.
Raises Money to Get Both National Con-
ventions But will Take One,

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. "a mass meet
iug of prominent business men was held
at the Merchants club for the purpose of
making arrangements to secure one or
both of the two national conventions for
ST. Louis next year. Twenty five thous-
and dollars were raised for that purpose.
and fifty thousand more will be sub
scribed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

LONDON, Dec 3.-A special despatch
from Naples says that Mount Vesuvius
is in eruption. Three distinct torrents
of lava are flowing from Atrio del Ca7aI-
10, burning chestnut groves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
THE BOND WORTHLESS S.
The Plan to Get Gold Brick Gordon Away
Seems to Have Worked

The supreme court this morning
declared the bond of Gold Brick Gordon
forfeited. This is the bond which ia
signed by Captain P. H. Coney with the
endorsement of John r. Mulvane that he
believes the bond good. This was mere
ly a statement of Mr. Mulvaue's and in no
way involves him in the matter or makes
him liable for the bond.
OF course, Gordon is gone and it is not
probable that he will be heard of in his
vicinity again, neither is it probable that
the $4,000 bond upon which he was re-
leased from Jail will ever be collected.
The criminal literally purchased his es-
cape from justice.
If you want ALL the news subscribe
for the JoURNAL.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
WE'LL FREEZE NOW.
Freight Agents viii Put Up the Freigh
Rates on Hard Coal soon.

New YORK, Dec 3.-The freight agents
of the anthracite coal railroads will meet
on Friday in this city to consider an ad-
vance of 90 cents per ton in the freight
rates on anthracite coal to points west of
Buffalo and Salamanca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

". B. Duncan. of lola, is in town. He
hoped to get a place in the document
room of the house, but as he is in Dick
Blues district, and Blue trained with the
Henderson crowd which got left, he will
probably be disappointed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

Miss Ada Talmsge, of Omaha, who has
been visiting her cousins, DR.. Ida C.
Barnes and sisters, leaves for a months
visit in Kansas City today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

w. A. Miller of Council Grove is being
looked after by Representative Curtis
He would like to be newspaper clerk of
the house. As Mr. Curtis supported Nc
Dowell, who was made clerk, he will
stand better show of getting his man in
than any of the others, excepting Mr.
Broderick, who also supported Mcdowell
The failure of five Of tine Kansas dele
CATION to support Mcdowell may make a
difference, however. and vitiate any
strength which the work of Curtis and
Broderick may have given the claims of
the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
MINOR MATTERS.

Personal Notes and Washington Items In
terssting TO Kansas People.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 3.-Dr. II. C.
Linn and daughter Clemma of Topeka,
are in the city. They expect to make
Linn pursues her study for the stage.
While looking for a house Miss Linn is
visiting the family OF Representative
Charles Curtia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
To Practice in the Supreme Court.

TO Practice IN Inc Supreme court.
The following attorneys were today ad-
mitted to practice in the supreme court:
E. B. Smith of Barton, A. L. Berger of
Wyandctte aud c. L Mckesson of Elk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03
KANsANs DRAW SEATS.

Where the Kansas Congressnen are Lo-
Gated in the House.
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Everybody takes the JOURNAL.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-04-06
Free Silver in Memphis.'

We came from Birmingham last
Tuesday on the train with prominent
Alabamian who was on his way to Mem
phis to attend a stock holders meeting
of an Alabama furnace company
Speaking of the wonderful change of
sentiment in Memphis on the silver
question, he said, that at meeting of
his corporation-largely composed Of
bankers and leading merchants-last
summer, he found himself the only free
silver man in a large meeting, but that
at the February meeting of the same
people there we're but three who were
not earnest advocates of free and un-
limited coinage, and those three had
ceased to be violent opponents and
were willing to try it. All conceded
that it would be greatly in the inter-
est of cotton and wheat, and that it
would at least give the South and West
a boom for two or three years that
would enable their people to get solid
ly upon their feet again.-Aberdeen
Examiner.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-04-06
NOMINATE BY DISTRICTS.

In nominating Railroad Commission
ers, we can see no good reason why
each District should not nominate its
own candidate, while, on other hand,
there arc many reasons why they
should do so. The State Legislature
is composed of Senators and Repre-
sentatives, and the members are ap-
portioned to the different counties and
Districts. Pamela county has three
Representatives and one Senator.
These she nOminates and elects with
out any intermeddling upon the part of
either of the counties adjoining her,
and Tate, Marshall, Lafayette, or any
other adjoining county, might with
just as much propriety, assist her to
nominate her Legislative ticket as the
Central and Southern Districts of the
State may participate in nominating
the candidate of the Northern District
for Railroad commissioner. The
Democratic Executive Committee of
the State surely have a right to de-
clare that each District may nominate
its own Commissioner. and they ought
to meet and do it at once, and thus
place new candidates upon the same
footing that is occupied by present in
cumbents, who are candidates for re-
election. By allowing the whole State
to participate in the selection of candi-
dates for each separate District, all the
advantages are given to the present
incumbents, and new candidates are
sadd!ed with the heavy expense of a
canvass of the whole State, which they
ought not to have to bear. Now, let
some opponent OF District nominations
show single good and valid reason,
why such nominations should not be
understands Reporter
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-04-06
STATE TREASURER.

The News this morning received a
letter from Hon. A. @. May of West.
vile, authorizing the announcement of
his name for State Treasurer, and it is
with pleasure that the News complies
with the request. Mr.. May is worthy
o. the nigh honor to which he aspires.
He Is democrat in whom there is no
guile, always willing to contribute to
the success of the party. He comes
before The people on his merits as a
man and a democrat. He is not un-
known to the people of the State as he
was a candidate for this office at the
last election.
No young man within the bounds of
Inc State stands higher or has more
have pride in him for they know his
true worth. Mr.. May will receive a
hearty support from all sections of the
State.--Jackson News.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-04-06

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks OF bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Dlarrh9a Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be pre-
vented by taking this remedy as soon
as the first symptoms of the disease
appear. 25 and so cent bottles for sale
by j. E. HUGHES, Druggist.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-04-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
May We'll be in the Coming State Sun
day School Convention.
To be Held at Water Valley April 23 to
2j. 1895.

Some of the most eminent and sue
cessful Sunday School workers "I our
land will be present. a 1ch pro-
gramme is now being prepared. The
purpose is to make this the most nota-
BILE meeting of our existence.
Let no Sunday School worEcr re-
main away. Water Valley cordially
invites all.
Send your name and address to
James r. Muuldln. Chairman, Water
Valley.
Railroad rates will be- full fare
going: one-lhird returning. Get Ger
tifcate from agent Of each railroad
from which you purchase ticket. show
inc that YOU have paid full fare going.
This will entille you to reduced rates
for returning.
For additional details and programme
address, with stamp,
c. w. MILLS, Secy,
Columbus, Miss
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1895-04-06

bondholders who believes in gold mon
metallism. He believed that all others
favored bimetallism, but the rock upon
which they split was upon the method
of accomplishing the desired result of
placing gold and silver upon a perma-
nent parity.
He believes with Senator Ingalls, that
international conferences is an irrides-
cent dream, and that the only way of
granting silver her right is to throw
open the mints of the United States to
free coinage. This government can
maintain equal parity between gold
gold and silver without the help Of
other nations, In case our mints were
to accept only American silver there
would always exist disparity. Throw
them open to all the world, and the
bullion held in any spot on earth would
be placed upon an equal footing with
gold, minus the cost of transportation.
Continuing, he said:
THE value of dollar OF each metal
is the same. They will perform the
functions, and they possess the same
purchasing value. The value of each
is determined by its demand. If you
have purpose for it you create de-
mand.
I'VE are here not to figure upon how
our actions will effect the industries of
other countries. but for ourselves.
The United States government alone
can maintain an equal parity between
gold and silver by throwing open her
mints. The debtors should as in
France, have the option of paying their
debts in either gold or silver money.
Thus is maintained parity between
gold and silver in the face Of all
Europe"