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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
MIA ALLIN FIGHTS.
The Topeka Populist Editor
Stirs Things
At the National Reform Press
Association.
MEET AT KANSAS CITY.
There is Trouble Ahead for the
Peoples Party.
Taubeneck Sends an Ultlmatum
from Washington.
CARL BROWNE THERE.
He is Booming COxey for Presi-
dent in 1896.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 22.-One hundred
and fifty members of the National Re-
form Press association met here today
for the purpose of considering questions
looking to the advancement of the priI-
ciples advocated by the Populist party.
There is very turbulent and aggressive
spirit manifested among several Of tho
delegates.
The day up to 1 o'clock this afternoon
was spent in considering the advisability
of estA blishing a national news bureau
in Kansas City. At that time no decis-
ion had been reached and the matter
was referred to committee of five for
consideration and report.
As predicted in these dispatches there
is row on the cards between the pres
ent officers of the Peoples Party and
some of the delegates to today's meeting.
DR.. S. McLallin, editor of the Advocate,
of Topeka, has put on war paint and
has made threats that unless the Peo-
pies party managers come around to
his way of thinking, he proposes to Gre
ate distur bance within the ranks, which
may have the effect of disrupting the
present organization McLalliu charges
that there is an effort to betray the party
into the hands of enemies
H. E Taubeneck, the chairman of the
Peoples party national organization, has
sent an ultimatum all the way from
Washington, setting forth his views as
to how the party should be managed,
and threatening that unless these are
carried he will resign his present posi-
tion.
The delegates are now in executive
session, and it will not be known until
this evening what decision has been
reached. One of the members stated to
an Associated Press reporter however,
that the prospects were good for a long
and acriRonious session.
Carl Browne is on the ground, strongly
advocating Jacob Coxey for the presi-
dental nomination by the Peoples Party
in 1896.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

The Earl and Countess OF Devon ro-
Gently celebrated their diamond we'd
ding. The earl is Courtenay and can
Odessa and Latin emperors Of Constan-
tinople of the time of the crusades.
Colonel Samuel Jones has just COM
pleted his thirtleth year in service with
the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
He for several years has represented
both the freight and passenger depart
ments of the company in New York
Paul Sorg, who represents the Third
Ohio district, is the richest man in con-
gress. He is said to be worth. SO, 0OO.-
900 and to have an income of more than
81, 600. O0O, all of which he has made
himself in the manufacture of plug to-
bacoo-
Alexandra Dumas is no greenhorn in
business matters When his publisher
offered him 800 for Il Affaire Glenn
enceau, = he didn't make a scene. He
simply salted the novel down and wait
ed for better times. They came at last,
and he got So, 600 for his work
Nicholas Hallock of Queens, N. Y.
engraved his name on silver quarter
n 1874 1t continued in circulation un-
til few days ago, when it was taken
IN change by the railroad agent at
Queens As the name was still deciph-
erable after the coins so years of wan
derlng, the agent turned it over to Mr..
aallooi1--
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
THE TOTS WORE PLUMES

And Celebrated Washington's Birthday in
Way to Make Them Remember 1t.
The few people who visited the Topeka
kindergarten's yesterday Thursday en-
joyed very pleasing and happy cele-
bration of Washington's birthday
The children all wore continental hats
decorated with red, white and blue
Plumes, all of which they had made with
their own hands. They sat around imag-
mary camp fires and listened to stories
of Revolutionary times told by their
teachers. This, with singing of patriotic
songs and the marching as soldiers, the
beating of drums and other exercises
fitted to the occasion. made the day
happy one, impressing lessons in the love
of country not only upon the minds of
the little ones. but of the teachers and
visitors as we'll
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
STILL UNSETTLED

The Southern Pacific Railway and Its En-
plOyes Still Negotiating.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-Messrs. P F.
Sargent of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Firemen and E. E Clark of the Order of
Railway Conductors, who have been
here to assist in the adjustment of the
wage controversy between the Southern
railway and its employees have left the
city for New York.
They are expected to return on Mon
day. By that time Vice President Bald
win of the Southern railway is expected
to be back from the south and the nego-
tiations between him and the employees
committee will be resumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
HOTTER THAN USUAL.
8 Destructive Fire at Hot
Springs, Ark,
Wipes Out Large Area of the
Town.
THREE LIVES LOST.
A Number of Persons Are Badly
Injured.
Many Hotels and Fifteen Cot
tages Destroyed.

Hot SPRINGS, Ark, Feb. 22-Three
lives were lost and $4,000 worth of
property was destroyed in fire which
broke out here at 4 o'clock this morning.
Nearly all the property destroyed Yves
boarding houses. The dead are:
MRS. SAMMoN.
MRS. MCLEOD,
And one lady whose name is not yet
known.
A Mr.. Wing of Glens Falls, N. Y, and
Mrs Hecox, boarding house keeper, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bronson of Macon, Mo-,
were slightly injured in jumping from
the burning buildings. The fire origi-
mated in bakery on Ouachita avenue,
over which were furnished rooms. Here
Mrs. Sammon, who kept the rooms, wSs
burned.
The other buildings burned were the
Laclede, loss $4,000; the Ouachita, loss
$4,000; the Illinois, $4,000; the Missouri,
$4,000; the Oak Lawn, $1,000; the Bloom
ington, $4,000; III. NJ. Hudgins residence,
$4,000; R. L Williams three story brick,
dolph's residence, $4,000; Ledgerwood's
house, and fifteen cottages, of total
value of $4,000.
There is very little insurance, the loss
being practically total The fire was at
the south end of the gulch in which Hot
Springs is located, and the wind was
from the north. As a result none of the
large hotels were at any time in direct
danger. The fire burned both sides of
Ouachita avenne to Hawthorne. one side
of Hawthorne to Wood bine, and both
side of Orange to Quapaw street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
HUNDREDS SLAIN.
Arabs Attack a French-African Expedi-
tiOn and Kill 500 Men.

tiOn and Kill 500 Men.
PARIS, Feb 22-The French expedi-
ton which left Marseilles some months
ago under the command of Commandent
Montiel for service in the interior of
Africa has been surprised and san
culinary battle ensued.
Three hundred men, comprising half
of the force of the expedition, are said
to have been killed, while the remainder
has been cut of. The minister of colo
MES has received an urgent appeal from
the commander of the expedition for
reinforcements.
Commandant Monteil's expedition was
intended to join the contingent of Cap
tain Drease, which was guarding the
Ubanghui
It numbered about 600 men and eigh-
teen or twenty officers, for the most part
soldiers of the foreign legion, and
Senegalese men, who, besides be-
ing we'll drilled and armed. were
one and all Injured to the African climate.
The officers too were picked men, The
mission was intended to practically set
tie Frances right to the Hinterland
country extending through Bar-El-
Ghasel, to the left bank of the Nile.
| This is a part of the section of Africa
/ which the treaty between Great Britain
and Belgium had. nominally turned over
to the former.
The treaty, however, was virtually
abandoned, owing to the French protests,
France denying the right of the Belgo-
Congalese government to cede the terri
tory to England
1t was also intended that Captain Mon
tells force should be backed up by Two
gun boats and several steam launches for
transport purposes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
STUDENTS RIOT.
500 st. Petersburg Students Battle With
the Police

500 St. Petersburg students Battle With
the Police.
LONDON, Feb. pa dispatch from
ST. Petersburg gives details of conflict
between the police and students which
was referred to in dispatch from that
city yesterday, says about 800 students
who were celebrating Il college festiv al
marched in a body to a restaurant on the
Nevsky prospect for the purpose of OBJ
tanning food and drink. Az it was about
time to close up the house the proprietor
refused to admit them. The students
became incensed and attacked the house,
breaking a number of windows.
A number of policemen who had been
summoned, tried to quit the young men,
but without avail. Reinforcements were
then called for and police hurried to the
scene from all quarters of St Peters
burg and were assisted by the porters of
the house in the Vicinity of the restau-
rant.
1he whole street was soon filed with
a rioting mob, and so serious became the
situation that the project of St. Peters
burg took command of the police. The
riotous demonstrations continued several
hours and did not cease until a. N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
A SILVER PARTY.
The Initiative Step is Taken To-
day at Washington.
The Leading Silver Men of the
Country
MEET IN CONFERENCE.
MEET IN CONFERENCE.
A National Silver Ticket Will
be Nominated.
Extreme Secrecy is Being Main
tanned as to Details.

WASHINGTON, Feb. pa mum Der of
the members of the Bimetallic league
met here today for conference at the
league headquarters. Among those
present were Gen. A. j. Warner, presi-
dent of the league; Representa- i've New
land of Nevada, and Repres entative Sib-
ley of Penns ylvania.
The greatest secrecy was maintained
as to the conference. General Warner.
however, said that they had come to-
gether to talk over the situation and
nothing more. For the last several days,
however, a rumor has been in cir
cuiation here to the effect that
certain silver men were formu-
lating plan which if carried
out would result in placing national
silver ticket in the field for the next ma
tional campaign. 1t is not believed that
the plan as yet has taken any definite
shape.
Senators Teller and Wolcott and a
number of others active in the cause of
silver in congress were not present ct to-
days meeting.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
THE OTHER MAN.
Edward Magee Says He and Iadge Yorl-e
Were Merely Friends.

Edward Magee Says He and Madge Yorl-e
Were Merely Friends.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22-There is no
change IN the condition of james Gentry,
the slayer of Madge Yorke. Edward
Magee, member of the Baggage
Check" company, who, it is claimed, was
the cause of Gentry's insane jealousy,
has made statement. Among other
things the statement contains the fol-
lowing:
knowing that my friend Gentry was
the tiancee of Miss Yorke and entertain
ing as did, so high a regard for him as
q friend and brother professional, it was
my pleasure to show Miss Yorke only
those little attentions that a gentleman
would. show to lady under the circum-
stances.
'sThe statements made that Mr. Gentry
was in receipt of letters from me, con-
nected in any way with the alleged affair
between Miss Yorke and myself is abso-
lutely false and without foundation"
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ODDS AND ENDS.

The HindOOS have no word for friend.
To them every friend is simply brother
1t is stated by the attendants at the
geological gardens that no ape will
sleep fat on his back, as adult man
often does.
The Turks believe amber to be an il
fallible guard against the injurious eff
fects of nicotine; hence it's extensive
use for the mouthpieces of pipes.
In China the ''ju-ming, or s'milk
name, - in changed upon the child start
iEg to school and again upon marriage
or in the event of selecting a trade CT
occupation.
The general supposition that the air
is most transparent under the cloudless
skies of the desert is not correct. The
air of the polar regions when clear is
far more transparent.
Bishop Taylor says there is a distil-
lery in Liberia which the natives call
the ''Good Jesus factory, - so closely in
their minds is the liquor traffic asso-
clated with Christianity
False teeth for horses, which were
suggested by the president of a French
humane society a few years ago, have
actually been invented and are coming
into general use in Europe.
Frost bells are tolled in some dis
tricts of France when frost is threaten
ed Immediately the inhabitants place
quantities of tar between the rows of
vines The tar is lighted. and volumes
of dense smoke arise, thus protecting
the vines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
CHARITY A FRAUD.
One Hundred Thousand Starving Men
Walk New York Streets.

Walk New York Streets.
NEW YORK, Feb 22-There are 1OO,-
0OO men, hungry. i'll clad and shelterless,
walking the streets of New York every
night They are not tramps or criminals,
and should not be treated as such. They
are willing to work, but cannot find any
thing to do"
That was the statement made today
by the Rev. John a. B. Wilson, pastor
OF the Eighteenth street NJ. E. church.
''Yet if one of these applies at police
station for lodging" he continued. ''he
Is sent to the island as a vagrant The
same fate probably awaits him if he goes
to'the charities organization societies,
the greatest fraud on charity in this city.
Certainly he does not get relief from
that society. Shelter is not given or
food provided. At the best, he is only
given a promise of relief in the indefn-
lie future, and in the meantime may per
ish of hunger and cold.
"lt makes my blood boil to think OF
that society, parading under the cloak of
charity. 1t levies tribute upon the rich,
who pays it for protecting them from the
opportunities of the poor. The charity
organization society is founded not OF
the principles laid down by Jesus Christ,
but on the practice of barbariaEs
."Ir is time that men should learn that
the work of charity cannot be delegated.
IL each person should distribute his own
aims less would be given to the unde-
serving, and more good would be done
the poor than under this system of So
called organized charity"
Rev. Mr.. Wilson secured his data by
spending night in the streets of the
city. He sought out the poor and while
Smong them took notes,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
SOME SIGNERS NOT ON.

Several Heroes of Noted Novels Fail to
Sign the Resubmission Petition.
The name of Daniel Dorondo appeared
on the Topeka resubmission petition.
Novel readers will remember George
Eliot's last famous novel of that name.
1t must have been through some over
sight that Felix Holt and Adam Bede
did not sign the petition.
Why are not the names of Nicholas
Nickleby, Barnaby Rudge and Oliver
Twist there?
Then there are those WE'LL known
and sturdy old resubmissionists, Ernest
Maltravers, Rob Roy, Quentine Dur
wand, Robert Elsmere-why do not their
names appear? This kind OF business
would piece out that 10000 immenseIy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
JOHN L. Is TRUE BLUE
Sullivan Says He Is for COr3ett in the
Coming Fight.

Sullivan Says He Is for COr3ett in the
Coming Fight.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Fet. 22.-When
asked if he thought that in the light of
recent events pugilism had any future in
this country. Johu L. Sullivan replied:
Yep; why not? There will be pugil-
lists and. pugilists as long as men are
made. as long as they have strength and
they desire to use it"
Speaking as TO his preference for the
winner of the big fight, he said: 81 want
to see Corbett win. 1 an for Corbett
every time My feelings, my sympa-
thies are all with him. Corbett is an
American, and am bound to stick to my
countrymen always"
The big fellow reiterated his declara-
ton that he would challange the winner
of the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
A SAD CONCLUSION.
A Barn Raising Ends in the Death of One
of the Party.

A Barn Raising Ends in the Death of One
of the Party.
MUNCIE, Ind. Feb. 22-For several
weeks J. n. Lambert, near Daleville, this
county, has been making big prepara-
ton for an old fashioned barn raising at
his home. He had prepared to erect
very large barn and invitations were
sent to every able bodied man in Salem
township to come prepared to spend the
day at his home, assisting in raising the
big timbers and partake of banquet
A heavy beam was loosened by the
strong wind and pitched down into the
crowd of men. David Goetz was
crushed to death, Alonzo Punkhouser
was fatally and Jasper Williams slightly
hurt. Two other men were slightly in
jured The miracle is how so many es-
capped serious injury The injured aud
dead are all respected farmers and have
families
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
POLICE RAID.

Senator Martins Hired Man Starts a Joint
on the Senator's Premises.
Price Hardesty is Senator John Mar
tins hostler He was arrested by the
police at 3 p. N. this afternoon charged
with selling whisky on the Martin resi-
6ence property.
He is taking care of the place in the
senator's absence. He will be tried to-
morrow. The police have sample bot
tie of Hardesty's whisky. Har desty is
xc cid colored man.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
BLACK HILLS GOLD.

The "Holy Terror" Mine Makes a Record
Away Up.
DEADwooD, S. D., Feb. %. The Holy
Terror made another. wonderful record
breaking run as a good producer. A
cleanup of the batteries aud plates of
its five stamp mills, after run of only
five days, was made yesterday and gave
a gross produc. of $4,000, which is in
deed a most extraordinary run, when the
number of stamps are taken iuto consid-
GRAFTON.
New discoveries are being made daily
in the district, and if reports can be be-
lieved and the assays of the ores found
relied upon, some of the finds will even
exceed the Holy Terror in richness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
A SKULL, NOT DIAMONDS
While Digging for Bradley Martin
Family Jewels Body Unearthed.

While Digging for Bradley Martin
Family Jewels Body Unearthed.
ALBANY, N. Y. Feb ga contractor
with four men started to dig in the
ruins of the Delavan house last
night and in reply to in
quiries, said that he had been
engaged by the Bradley Martin
family to search for an iron box contain
ing a quantity of valuable jewels aud
family helrlooms left in the room at the
hotel when Mr.. Martins wife aud broth
er escaped so hastily the night of the
great fire.
The contractor and his men had hard
ly dug away the first layer of bricks
when a frightful stencil arose, almoat
overpowering them.
A few moments later a human skull
was unearthed aud later a whole skel-
eton which, from pieces of clothing, was
identified as Ferna ndo 1 1eIesfouri, a
dishWasher.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
OVERDONE COFFEE.

The ArbuckIe Coffee Mills are Destroyed
by Fire.
BROOKLYN, Feb. 22-Fire in the eight
story building owned by Arbuckle
Brothers and known as the Arbuckle
Coffee mills. caused $300.U00 damage
this evening.
In the building two hundred and
twenty-five girls and fifty men were en-
ployed. The rescue of these operatives
caused considerable excitement for the
time being, a report being circulated
that many had been burned to death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
A QUEER CASE.
A Man Sues Out a Writ of RepIevin for
His Family.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Feb 22-An ex-
traordinary proceeding in law is being
enacted in Justice Robbins court Louis
Parker, farmer employed on the Gates
plantation has sworn out a replevin for
his wife and children and household
goods, held by James Webber, agent of
the plantation.
He claims he started to leave the
plantation and was followed by Webber,
who caught them at Fourche Dam and
took them by force for alleged indebted
nasS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
EXPOSITION OF MINES.

One is Proposed at Denver for the Year
1896.
DENVER. Feb. 22.-The Denver Times
suggests holding a mining and industrial
exposition in Denver in 1896, and urges
preparations for it at this present time.
The Times says:
In 1895 Colorado will celebrate the
Twentieth anniversary of her admission
to statehood. and the country will have
been a republic at that time just 100
years. Such an exposition would there
fore be q most fitting celebration"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
The Pope win Interfere.

ROME, Feb. 22-The pope has entirely
recovered from the chill which recently
attacked him, and is holding conferences
with Cardinal Won Schoen born. the arch
bishop of Prague onsthe question of the
Christian socialists in Australia. 1t is
said to be the intention of the pope to
interfere with their programme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
LINDELL HOTEL No MORE.

Its Lease Is Advertised for Sale at Pub-
lie Auction.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 22-The lease of
the LindeiI hotel, the Oldest and most
historic hotel west of the Mississippi
river, has been advertised for sale at
public auction on March %, for the non
payment of rent, taxes and interest ON
bonds, etc.
This may result in the old hotel pass
ing to other uses. At the time it was
built it was the largest hotel in the
world
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
MORE HELP.

Appropriation of 100000 for Drouth
Sufferers Recommended.
WASHINGTON, Feb. % Senator Allen,
from the committee on forest reserva-
tions, today favorably reported the
amendment to the sundry civil appropri-
alton bill appropriating 100000 for the
purchase of seeds for the inhabitants of
the drouth stricken districts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
GIRLS on THE TOP FLOOR

They Were Nearly Caught in the Flames
- That Burn Silk Factory.
NEW YORK, Feb 22-Fire today in
the four-story brick building bounded
by Hudson. Thirteenth streets and Ninth
avenue did 100000 damage. Many
girls employed in a silk factory on the
top floor, who were just about to leave
work. made their escape with difficulty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
MYRON REEDS SUCCESSOR

Fails a Victim to Rheumatism of the
Heart.
DENVER. Colo, Feb. 22.-Rev. DIR
John P. Coyle, pastor of the First Con-
gregational church, died at 2:30 today of
rheumatism of the heart
DR.. Covle came to Denver from North
Adams, Mass. last September, succeed
ing Rev. Myron W. Reed, whose radical
views had been unfavorably received by
his congregation. A few weeks ago Dr.
Coyle caused considerable surprise by
delivering sermon embodying fully as
advanced ideas as his predecessor.
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FELIX ADLER'S SCHOOL.

It Celebrates Washingtoa's Birthday in
New York City.
New YORK, Feb. 22.-General suspeH-
sion OF business and numerous paradss
were the outward evidepes- here on
Washingtou's birthday. rhe day is cold
and clustering.
Notable among the observances of the
day have been those at the workingnen'5
school, Of which Felix Adler is.at the
head and at the Bloomdale Reformed
church where 800 school children parti-
cipated in the exercises of a patriotic
character.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22

PARIS, Feb. ga deputation of sem
ators and members of the Chambers of
deputies waited upon the minister of
husbandry today and discussed with him
the question of the importation of Amer
lean wheat. They also urged upon him
the prohibition of the Importation Of
American cattle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-02-22
THE CABINET NET

No Attention Paid to the National Holiday
by the President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Though the
executive departments were closed to-
day the president held his usual Friday
cabinet meeting. 1t was well attended
The White house was. closed to visitors
and there were but few official callers