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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
A. P. AS MUST WAIT.
Differences Between Omaha Po-
lice Boards Are Settled.
Old Commission Will Hold Till
Law is Tested.
GIVE IN.
The Old Board Refused to Agree
to Compromise.
Supreme Court Will Now Pass
on the Question.

OMAHA, Aug. 14.-At an early hour
this morning the city hall was sur
rounded by large crowd, mostly curl
osity seekers. awaiting developments in
the police trouble. No effort was made
to disperse them. The A. P. a commits
sion convened at 10 o'clock in rooms re-
served for their use by the city council.
The quarters were crowded by a gath
ering of probably 200 sympathizers. A
letter was sent to the old commission
asking a conference, without, however,
stating the object The old commission
agreed and indicated the mayors Office.
where the meeting was held.
After an animated discussion the old
fire and police commission refusing any
compromise except on the basis of per
hitting the supreme court to pass en- the
situation, the A. T. A. commission con-
sented, and it was agreed that the old
commission should continue to conduct
the offices of the city until decision was
rendered in the case. This was consid-
cred definite settlement of the case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14

V. L. Slinkard of Bloomfield, Josiah
G"ln of New Albany and Isaac r.
Strouse of Rockville. It is understood
that the address was written by Senator
Turpie.
The address says that the money ques-
ton is now the undisputed issue and will
be the leading issue in the next cam
paign. The committee declares that the
issue is the question of gold and pluto
cracy on one side and bimetaIlism and
the people on the other. In conclusion,
the address says:
THE battle of independent bimetal-
lism is on. and this will never be won
without united action. The power is in
the hands of the people. We especially
urge upon the friends of independent
bimetallism the importance of imme-
diate organization in wards, townships,
and counties throughout the state of In
diana, for the purpose of furthering this
movement for the common good of all
her people"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
Climbing Mont GBlanc.

It is an expensive as well as a very
tiresome undertaking to ascend Mont
Blanc. It costs at least $50 per person,
for by the law of the Commune OF
Chamouni each stranger is obliged to
have two guides and a porter So far
as the danger is concerned, it is now
reduced to a minimum, but almost
every year the mountain claims a
victim. Bad weather is the chief thing
feared by the guides, and so swiftly
does it come that a cloudless sky may
in fifteen minutes turn to a binding
snow-storm which beats you to the
ground. Thus it was that some years
ago a party of eleven persons perished.
Five were found frozen stiff in the
snow; the other six still lie buried in
the Glacier des Boissons. Forty years
is the time allowed for the glacier to
yield them up in the valley below.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
MORGAN NOT ALARMED.
Head of the Bond Syndicate Cruisin,
Around Having Good Time.

Head of the Bond Syndicate Cruising
Around Having Good Time.
New YORK, Aug. IA World special
from Bar Harbcr, Maine, says: "The ex-
port of $2,500,O0 of gold since yesterday
and the loss of more than $7,000,000 to
the treasury reserve since August 1,
are not apparently causing any
anxiety to the head of the bond syndi-
cate, MIR. J. Pierpont Morgan who is
cruising on his yacht Corsair.
Mr.. Morgan was asked today whether
it is true that the gold exports were
caused in part by the Ieturn of bonds
which the syndicate sold in Europe last
spring. "No," he said emphatically, at
is not"
"Do you think any considerable
amount of the bonds will come back
soon, MIR. Morgan? 1t is reported in New
York that $I0.0O0,O0O are likely to be re-
sold in our market"
"That's pure guess. How can they
know? The bonds are widely dis
tributed in Europe. The holders
won't get together. 1t is not likely that
any large number of investors will send
their bonds back under existing money
conditions in Europe"
Today's Gold Reserve $1O1,477,O6L.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, $751;
669, $3.50; gold reserve. $101. .447, ,O61.
NEW YORK, Aug 14-Gold to the
amount of one million has been ordered
at the sub-treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
New zealand's Woman Mayor.

Onehunga, New Zealand, a town Of
about 5000 population, has had wom-
an mayor for year. Mrs. Yates is her
name, and she is a middle-aged lady Of
education and refinement. She was
elected to continue the work of her hus-
band, who died while holding the of
fee. Speaking lately of her years ad-
rninistration of affairs she said: when
/ took Office, besides our debt of $4,000.
the town had a current debt of between
E700 and $500. not only paid off the
whole of cur current liabilities, bur
paid f2oo into the sinking fund in re-
duction of eur main debt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
FRANK L. ROSS DROWNED.
Topeka Boy Meets Death at Norton, KAN
Brought Here for Burial.

The body of Frank l. Ross who was
accidentally drowned near Norton Mon
day afternoon, arrived in the city this
morning over the Rock Island route at
O'Clock. The remains we're placed in
the undertaking establishment at De-
Moss s. Penwel's from whence the fun
eral occurred to Topeka cemetery this
afternoon.
Young Ross is about II years of age
and for u number of years made his
home with his grandfather at the south
east corner of Eighth and Polk streets.
Mrs. Ross said to a reporter for the
JOURNAL this morning: "We were very
much surprised to receive the news of
Franks death. It was accidental we
think, but the circumstances of his death
are not fully known.
HE left home about six months ago to
look for work. On the day of his death
he and some strange man were passing
through Norton en- route TO Denver. The
day was warm and it is supposed they
decided to go in bathing in Prairie Dog
creek. In fac they were seen at the
stream undressing.
"About one hour afterwards a bov
passing bv noticed the arms of Frank
sticking from a tangle of drift and brush
with life extinct. His companion had
disappeared, nor has he been seen
ut all seems very mysterious
to US, and I suppose We will never learn
lust how the death occurred. 1t must
have been accidental"
Young Ross is a son of W. J. Ross, a
Postal telegraph operator at Lexington,
KY Mr.. Ross will not be able to be at
the funeral. The body of Frank will ba
buried in Topeka cemetery in a lot adj
cent to his mothers grave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
ADMINISTRATION KISSED.
COIOred People Jeer the Cleveland Gov
ernment-OId Parties Denounced.

COIOred People Jeer the Cleveland Gov
ernment-OId Parties Denounced.
ALBA. Iowa, Aug. 14-The emancipa-
tion celebration held in this city by the
colored citizens of Monroe, Appanoose
and Mahaska counties, was probably the
biggest affair of its kind in the history of
the state. Accommodations had only
been prepared for about 1000 visitors,
but not less than 5000 people were on
the ground.
A message from Robert 7. Lincoln was
read announcing his inability 30 be pres
ent, and one from Blanche K. Bruce that
he had missed his train at Kansas City.
An address was delivered by Bishop
Cross, of Oskaloosa. D. c. Scott, of
Washington. was present in the interest
of ey-Consul John L. Waller, and his re-
cital of the wrongs inflicted upon Waller
was sensational feature of the celebra-
ton, and provoked jeers and Kisses for
the administration. Reference to the
Spring Valley episode and the murder
ing of peaceful and law abiding negroes
precipitated loud and bitter denuncis-
ton, and strong denunciatory resolutions
were passed without a dissenting voice.
Bishop Cross was vehement in his
structures upon both the old parties, and
admonished the voters of his race that
to secure protection under the law they
must manifest more independence at the
ballot box.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
DOESN'T USE a PASS.

Chief Justice Martin Always Pays His
Fare tho Railroads
Though Chief Justice David Martin is
an ex-railroad attorney, he doesn't travel
on a pass.
In reply to JOURNAL reporters ques-
tion today, Chief Justice Martin said:
"Yes it is true that 1 do not use pass.
When 1 was employed by the Missouri
Pacific had passes on all the roads, but
when my connection with the road ceased
I surrendered my passes and they have
sent me none. I suppose they would have
aent me passes if l had applied for them,
but l did not do that. l understand that
it used to be the custom to furnish the
judges with transportation but that the
custom has changed"
Chief Justice Martin said this with an
inquiring look at Justice Johnston. who
sat opposite at the taSle.
off they had sent me passes." contin-
ued Justice Martin, 81 should have prob
ably returned them, or if 1 had not re-
turned them I would not have used
them while am on the bench"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
MILLION CLUB.
Plan to Bring q Million More People Into
Kansas.

Plan to Bring Million More People Into
Kansas.
The officers of the Kansas Real Estate
association held a meeting this afternoon
in the Office of Phillips 6 CLANCY in the
Columbian building. President Jameson
of Leavenworth presided The object Of
the meeting was to devise means for
encouraging immigration to Kansas.
It was agreed to attempt the organiza-
tion of "a million club" which shall have
for its object the bringing Of 100000
people to Kansas. Half of the fund
raised by the club is to be used in local
and the other half in foreign advertising.
1t is the purpose of the association to
have a train of twenty-five passenger
coaches filed with fruit, grasses and
other products of the state go through
the east
The arrangements will be completed
at the meeting of the state association
which is to be held at Salina during the
first week in September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
DON'T LIKE CHICAGO.

Republican League Committee FavOrs Re-
moving Headquarters to Washington.
CHICAGO, Aug 14-The executive COM
mittee of the National Repu blican league
met today at Great Northern hotel. Much
dissatisfaction with Chicago as league
headquarters was expressed with
strong sentiment favoring a removal to
the east. The committeeman declared
that they had not been prop
erlv treated in Chicago and
although action was deferred
until late this afternoon, it was believe
that Washington would be selected as
the headquarters of the league.
The sessions were presided over by
Gen. E. A. McAlpin of New York, the
newly elected president of the league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
DEPOSITS MORE GOLD.

The Bond Syndicate Places 81 $50. 900 in
the Sub Treasury.
NEwYoRK, Aug. lathe government
bond syndicate has deposited $1,65O,OOO
in gold in the sub-treasury in exchange
for legal tender notes.
Handy & Harman will ship 100000 in
gold on the Normannia tomorrow and
may increase the amount to $3.50, 900.
Nesslage & Fuller will ship $15000O in
gold by the same steamship. Crossman
q Bro. will ship $1.O00,O 900 in gold tomor-
row. This makes the total engagement
for tomorrow $1,35O,O00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
CORBETT GROWS VICIOUS.
Pounds His Sparring Partner Dfcvey All
Over the Stage.

Over the Stage.
NEW YORK, Aug. IA special to
the Herald from Buffalo, N. Y, says:
James j. Corbett and McVey, his spar
ring partner, created considerable ex-
element at the Lyceum boxing carnival,
by giving an exhibition that was not
down on the bills.
During the second round of the bout,
Corbett made punching bag of McVey,
and the latter, in a spirit of resentment.
attempted to clinch and throw the cham
pion at the same time calling him hard
names.
Corbett pushed McVey to one side
with the remark that if it was fight he
was after he would be satisfied in the
next round.
When time was called Corbett, very
pale, sprang to the center of the stage
with the quickness of a cat and pounded
McVey all over the stage. The round
was cut short by the master of cere-
monies and the two pugilists retired to
their respective dressing rooms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
WILL LITTLE WHEAT.
Indications that the Crop will be the
Smallest on RI cord.

LONDON, Aug 1.-THE daily news, in
its financial article discussing the wheat
trade, remarks: There is dulness and
inactivity despite the bad harvest wealth
er in England and the north of France
and growing certainty that the American
crop will be short one which might
have been expected to strengthen prices.
One reason for this is fonnd in the i'm
mense imports for June aad July. An
other is that the American farmers are so
impoverished that they are obliged to
sell their wheat directly it is threshed,
hence the general indisposition to buy.
It is expected the cheapness of maize
also will Indirectly affect wheat, but it is
the concensus of opinion that the distant
future gives promise to much better
times, crops throughout the word being
small. Beerbohm estimates the worlds
wheat crop at 231 million quarters.( "a
quarter is bushels) against 259 million
quarters last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
MAKE REDUCED RATES.
One Fare for round Trip to COrbstt- Fitz-
simmons Fight.

One Fare for round Trip to COrbstt- Fitz-
simmons Fight.
DALLAS. Tex. Aug. 14.-The general
passenger agents of Texas have fixed
rates for the Atlanta Exposition. Round
trips from points in Texas to Atlanta
range from $1S 90 to $2735; tickets on
sale from Sept. 18th to Dec. 18th. good
until Jan. 7th, 1896.
One fare for the round trip is given
for the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons and other
glove contests, to be held at Dallas. Oct.
51st. and Immediately following dates.
Equally liberal rates were made for the
G. A. R. meeting at Louisville. KY,
Sons of Veterans at Knoxville Tenn,
and dedication Chickam2u ga National
Park, Chattanooga.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
RAIN MAKES A BIG MUSS
Which Keeps the Street Force Busy To-
Day Cleaning Up.

Which Keeps the Street Force Busy To-
Day Cleaning Up.
The city street force was busy today
cleaning out the catch basins in locali-
ties where the water had collected and
flooded the street The people living
along the streets Ill the cutters with grass
and weeds from their lawns and if the
street force does not get around
in time to clean them before a rain the
rubbish is carried down and lodged in
the catch basins and as there is no outlet
for the water the street is flooded,
One of the worst places is at the cor
ner of Tenth and Topeka avenue, but
there are others just as bad and the peo-
pie who used the walks this morning
found them covered with water and en-
tirely impossible in some localities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
BIG ROBBERY AVERTED.
A Well Laid Plan to Steal $4,000 from
New York Bank.

A Well Laid Plan to Steal 100000 from
New York Bank.
NEW YORK, Aug. lex post Office
inspector l. A Newcomb is given by a
local paper as authority for remarkable
story of plan to rob one of the largest
banks in this city. According to in
spector Newcomb. Lillian Vincent
better know as the Countess of Savoy
succeeded in getting into the good graces
of Mr.. Vincent who holds a high posi-
tion at the bank and was related to the
president An elopement was planned
aud the bankw was to be robbed of $500,
900, but the plan was frustrated by in
spector Newcomb who secured a con-
fession from the confederates Before
arrests could be made all the persons i'm
plicated succeed in making their escape.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
J. C. BLACK RENOMINATED.

Will Run Against Tom Watson in tho
Tenth Georgia District.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Ga, Aug. 14-The
congressional convention of the Tenth
congregational district met here today
and renominated J. c. c. Black for con-
gress by acclamation. The platform was
a compromise on the financial question.
MIR. Black was elected on the face of
the returns at the last election. In the
face of glaring Irregularities it was
agreed to have the election over Tom
Watson. the well known Populist of
"WheTe am 1 at" fame, has already been
nominated by the third party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
ANDY FOLEY FINED $1,000.

A Kansas City SaloOnkeeper Punished
for Violating Sunday Closing Order.
KANSAS CITY, Aug. 14.-Andy P. Foley,
the ex-alderman in whose saloon officer
Gallagher was assaulted Sunday while
endeavoring to arrest Foleys bartender
for violating the Sunday closing order,
was fined $1,000 in the police court this
morning.
Philip McCrourey, Foley's bartender,
was also fined $1,000. The evidence ad-
duced showed Gallagher was in danger
of being killed by the defendants and
the men in the bar room drinking.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
GO TO THACHER's FUNERAL

The Topeka Delegation to Attend the
Obsequies at Lawrence.
The Topeka delegation which went to
Lawrence today to attend the funeral of
Judge Thacher went in a private car
placed at their disposal by acting presi-
dent D. B. Robinson of the Santa Fe.
Among those who went from Topeka
were the following: A B. Quinton. E B.
Cowgill, J. K. Hudson, J. Ware Butter
field, J. B. Chapman, F. P. Baker, Arthur
Capper. J. c. Caldwell, A. 81. Horton,
William Sims, c. &. Hollid ~. F. Well
house, F. G. Adams, F. D. Coburn, Sam
ueI A. Kingman, E. ]. Dallas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
TORN TO PIECES.

Men and WOundinG Four.
MoRGANTowN, W. Va, Aug. 14-John
Black aud sons were threshing yesterday
when the boiler of the machine exploded
killing three men and injuring four
others,
The killed are: John Spotsnage, Cur
tin Ammons and John Blair. Those in
jured are Ross Blair, John Spotsnage, jr.,
Leroy Wade and VIM. Ammons
Curtin Ammons was struck by piece
of the boiler and literally torn to pieces.
His legs and feet were found under the
barn. All Blair's clothing was torn from
him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
TILLMAN WOULD BOLT
Unless the Presidential Nominee is for
silver He Won't Support Him.

Unless the Presidential Nominee is for
Silver He Won't Support Him.
CONCORD, N. c., Aug. 14-Senator Till
man spoke today in front of the court
house to an audience of about 700 or
800. Tillman said he was Democrat
but if the presidential nominee was not
an unquestiouable simon pure silver man
he and his South Carolina followers
would go elsewhere.
He spoke of many of the Populist
principles as crazy and foolish notions.
He made a special plea for white su-
premacy. He wanted the Populists to
give up local strife for small
Offices and join in the effort
to get the southern Democrats and west
ern Republicans united in the fight for
free silver.
In this connection he says he will not
be satisfied with a presidential nominee
on this side of the Mississippi river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
COXEY'S ARRIVAL.

Topeka WheeImen Can Not Meet Him but
May "DemOnstrate" Later.
There is no probability that the Tope-
ka wheelmen will meet Jacob s. Coxey,
the advocate of good roads, when he ar
rives in Topeka Friday.
A telegram has been received from
him saying that he will arrive in the
afternoon on Friday and as the bicycle
races will then be going on it will be i'm
possible for the wheelmen to meet him.
If it can be arranged he will be taken to
the fair grounds and then escorted
through the city when the races have
been completed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
WHISKY TRUST SOLD.

It's Property Transferred to the Reorgani-
zatiOn Committee for $9,sOO,oOO.
CHICAGO, Aug. 14-Under authority
of federal Judge Showalter, Gen. John
McNulta, receiver of the Distilling and
Cattle Feeding company sold the prop
erty of that corporation today to the re-
organization committee for $9,8OO,OOO.
The property sold consists of seventeen
distillerY plants
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
HEROIC PUNISHMENT.

Six-Ysar Old Child Locked in a Dark Cell
to Reform Him.
A colored man by the name of Hard
esty brought his little boy to the police
station this afternoon and asked that he
be kept there for a time, as he would
run away from home at every Opportun-
ity. The little fellow was scarcely six
years of age and he sobbed bitterly. He
was taken downstairs and locked in the
dark cell After a short confinement
there it is expected that he will be
better boy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
SECRETARY THURBER ILL.
The Presidents Secretary is Sick at Mia
CARA Falls.

NIAGARA FAILS, n. 7, Aug. "a
Henry T. Thurber, President Cleveland's
private secretary, is i'll here. He arrived
late yesterday afternoon, and has been
confined to his room since. DR.. Clarke,
not serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
NOT so HIGH AFTEB ALL.
The Columbian Buildings Height Abov'
Sea Level Questioned.


Sea Level Questioned.
Assistant Isaac Winston of the United'
States geodetic survey is in the city and
this afternoon determined the height Of
the Columbian building above sea level.
1t has "945 feet above sea level" carved
in the stone. but according to Mr.. Win
stou's calculations this afternoon this is
fifteen feet too much. A large crowd
gathered to see the work of the chief
and his assistants.
Assistant Winston has been in the city
since Friday and will remain a week
longer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
Taylor Gets Five Years.

PIERRE, S D.. Aug. 14-Ex State
Treasurer w. w. Taylor, who defaulted
last January, was called by Judge CAT
frey in court today and had nothing to
say. The judge gave him the limit of
the law, five years at hard labor in the
Sioux Falls penitentiary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
E1-Mavor van HON or Donver KIIled
PubIisher Tauehnitz is Dead

LE1Ps1c, Aug. 14.-Baron Bernhard
Christian Tauchnitz, the celebrated pub
Iisher OF Greek aud Latin classics. Hebrew
and Greek Bibles and continental edi-
tions of British authors, is dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
ROBS CHIEF WILKINSON.
Thief Unusually Bold Steals Rugs
From the Chief of Police.

Xh1et Unusually BOlo steals Rugs
From the Chief of Police.
David McCarroll is a man who was
impolitic enough to steal some house
hold articles from Chief John M. Wilker-
son. A short time ago the chief missed
some household articles, among which
were a clothes wringer and two rugs.
He and the officers worked on the case,
and finally fastened the crime on Nc
Carroll When Officers Wellman and
Wilkerson went to the house of McCar-
roll in North Topeka, they found the
wringer, and, after thorough search,
the two rugs. They had been nailed on
the under side of a table. The charge
against McCarroll will be burglary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
Gompers Goes to EuroDe.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14-Samuel Com
pers and P. 7. Mcclure. delegates OF the
American Federation of Labor to the
British Trades Unions congress at Car
diff, Wales, left for Europe this morning
On the Berlin of the American line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-14
HARRISON'S PORTRAIT.
1t Has Arrived at the White House and
Will BE Put in Place.

" III Ise PuE IN HIace.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14-A life sized
painting of ex President Harrison has
been received at the White house 1t is
the work of Eastman Johnson, the New
York artist, to whom the ex-president
gave sittings in the early summer, The
painting is considered very artistic
piece of work and a splendid likeness.
It will be hung in the White house
and will complete the gallery of presi-
Dental portraits.