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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
TO DECORATE THE CITY
The Floral Committee Discusses
the Idea
Of Adjoining the Various Wire
Poles In the Street.
MarshalPs Band to Give a Benefit
Concert for the Flower Fund
Other Notes.

The ladies of the Fall Festival dec
Grating committee have been sizing up
the poles along Kansas avenue and are
about ready to backout OF the original
agreement to decorate all of them.
Mrs S NJ. Wood said am not IN
favor of decorating all of the poles on
the street with flowers We simply
can't do it and before we undertake II L
move that we make that Committee or
Fifteen decorate one pole and see how
they like it. There are ten blocks that
will have to be decorated and there is
an average of 40 poles in each block. L
believe the trolley poles will be enough
to decorate. Let US ask the Committee
of Fifteen how many polls they want
decorated and then decorate one OF
them now as a sample Then We can
tell just how many flowers and now
much work it will take Appoint COM
mittee to see them tonight and tell
them we cant decorate all the poles.
But if they say we must, we must of
course, because they are men and we
are women.
Mrs J. G. Wood have talked with
a good many people who have seen
flower parades all over the United
States and not one ever saw the
streets decorated.
Mrs. LOux-They don't decorate them
at Colorado Springs.
Mrs. SLY think a coat or two of
good white paint administered to every
one of the sidewalk poles would be as
effective as flowers.
A committee of three, Mrs.J. G.Wood,
Mrs. Galbreath and Mrs. s. NJ. Wood
was named to confer with the Commit
tee of Fifteen.
The matter of having Goddesses TO
peka" and kansas" was discussed and
decided upon.
Mrs wilson, think it would be nice
to have the float on which they stand
represent a city in walls with a big
gateway in front Inside the gate
would stand Topeka dressed in pOta-
to blossoms-and potato blossoms are
Pretty. tOo-in the attitude of extend
ing the key of the gate to Kansas
standing just outside dressed with sun
flowers.
The committee to further arrange
this feature was appointed consisting
of Mrs. w. H. Wilson, Mrs. Remley,
Mrs Milliken, Mrs. J. G. Wood, Mrs.
Theo. Willxie, Mrs. AIdrich, Mrs. Kee-
ner, Mrs S. NJ. Wood, Mrs. r. a.
Randlett. Mrs. Carrie Hanley and Miss
Minnie Marsh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
MONEY FOR THE FLOWERS.
Marshalps Band to Give Concert for
Funds.

Marshall's Military band is going to
give a benefit concert at Garfield park
on Friday evening next, the 18th for the
floral parade.
This is something very out of the
usual and possibly Mr.. Marshall viii
never make this concession again. But
this is an unusual occasion.
The money is to go exclusively to the
building of the floral float for the god
desses, or queen.
Said Mr.. Marshall to the committee
that saw him: Il will agreee to honor
all of the tickets you sell for admission
to the concert and 50 far as the band
is concerned you can keep all the mon
ey you get Cor them. By my contract
for the park however, will be COM
PEELED to retain all of the money for the
tickets we sell at the gate. Mr.. Para
more, who owns the park gets 25 per
cent of the receipts of our concerts and
you will have to make your own ar
engagements with him.
The young women saw Mr.. ParamOre,
but he said his taxes and water rent
went on just the same and the best he
could do would be to reduce his COM
mission to 20 per cent
Miss Banks of the Committee of Five
has issued a call asking that all the
young ladies in the city meet her COM
mittee at the court house Monday at
2: 80 D. m. 1t is important that there be
a large attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
AMONG RAILROAD men.
Transportation of Odd Fellows
to Dallas Next Month.
Other Low Rates For the Conn
ing Month.
Items of Interest About Kansas Rail
road Matters ersonals and
Miscellaneous.

The Sovereign grand lodge of the L
0. o. F will hold their annual meeting
in Dallas, Texas, September z to 70,
and preparations are being made to
have a delegation of several hundred
Kansas Odd Fellows in attendance.
The transportation committee of the
order in this state. consisting of W. T.
Taylor L. G. BeaI, F. H. Betton, J. S
Collins and Mrs. 3. NJ. Dryden, has is
sued circular giving full information
concerning the trip. and the rates from
the principal Kansas points
The train will leave Kansas City over
the Santa Fe on September Is, at 1855
D m and will arrive in Dallas at noon
the next day. The round trip rate from
Kansas City. Leavenworth and Atchi-
son will be S16.65; Topeka, $3.50; En-
poria. S13.63: Ottawa, S14.75; Hutchin-
son. $3.50: Newton, S12- so. Wellington
and Wichita. S11.10: Junction City,
SIX. 95; Arkansas City, 5000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
A FLAG OF YOUNG GIRLS.
Two Hundred to Represent Old Glory
In tho Floral Parade.

Prof. Q. D. Hudson has a plan for the
Fall Festival flower parade that was
presented to the ladies' committee yes
terday afternoon at their regular meet
ing and was adopted.
The idea is to have at the head of the
flower parade as a compliment to the
old soldiers a monster human flag.
1t is estimated that 200 young girls
should form this feature. They will of
couse march in body. The first two
or three rows will be dressed in yellow
to represent the staff; then stringing
away down the street will be the flag
of girls walking. Extending the entire
length will be the rows Of girls that viii
represent the stripes of red and white
and in one of the corners next the staff
in front. the blue background will be
presented dotted in uniformity with
girls in white to represent the stars.
The girls will range in age from eight
to fourteen.
a committee consisting OF RIesdames
Mflliken, Galbreath, Locke, Wood, Car
ter and Archer was appointed to meet
Prof. Hudson Saturday afternoon at
the council room to talk it over. All
the ladies that desire may attend and
talk too.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS

Mrs. Riordan has been sent to Law
renee once more.
The barbecue at the fair grounds
closed last night.
A Mckinley club was organized in
QuintOn Heights last night.
Louis Glen of 319 Paramore street, is
suffering from bruises received in a
runaway.
The railroads have made a one fare
rate for the Republican rally in To-
peka next week.
A N. Harvey, the Populist nominee
for lieutenant governor was raised on
a farm near Berryton, in this county.
The police have been requested to
look out for Earl Baxter, a 15-year-old
boy who disappeared from his home
in Manhattan.
Senator Thurston will make two
speeches in Topeka next Wednesday.
One in the afternoon at Garfield park
and the other in the evening.
There will be a meeting of the Re
publicans of the Fourth ward at the
Republican F1ambeau club rooms to-
night to organize a Mckinley club.
John r. MuIvane sometimes talks
politics on the streets, just like people
who are not rich. One of the best things
about John r. is that he doesn't put on
airs.
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Ottawa. kan.
A THUMB NAIL oFLEEDY
sketched by Fred vandegrift in the
Kansas Ci6v esStar.'

AanGaS cry "SCar-
Fred VANDERBILT, Kansas correspond
ent Of the Kansas City Star, sketches
John W. Leedy, in bold india ink lines
as follows:
Before becoming POpulist Leedy had
been q Democrat. but he never took any
part in politics until 1892 when he was.
against his will. nominated for state SEN
atOr for the district composed OF Coffey
and Franklin counties. He went into the
campaign with vigor and to his surprise
he discovered that he could make an ac-
ceptable public speech. Since then he has
developed into a forceful campaigner,
probably the best catch-as-catch-can
speaker the Fopulists have, and the equal
of any on the Republican side. He was
chosen state senator by q safe majority
and was a member Of the senate in the
famous legislature OF 1895, when the house
had a dual organization which led to the
sensational senatorial legislative war.
"Leedy became at once a leader on the
Populist side of the senate and was al
ways put forward to contend with Lucien
Baker, a leader of the Republican min
GRITTY. now United States senator. His
manner of speech is waspish and snap
pish. He is not so ornate as Ingalls,. but
more ready on his feet, and a catapult in
force. He has taken good care of him.
self, and can ride more miles and speak
oftener in given time than any other
man IN hanSSS- re never WedfISS, anu
after a long nights work rises from his
brief sleep in time for an early break
fast, fresh and alert, and ready for
Populist love feast or a battle with the
enemy. He is q typical Populist in his
creed, but practical in method. bringing
to bear the skillful mind of a politician in
accomplishing party ends.
while Leedy goes the full length of
the Populist doctrine, he is reasonable
and understands that everything demand
ed by his party cannot be accomplished
by a single campaign. One of the great
est reforms accomplished in Kansas, the
Australian ballot law, originated in the
senate committee on elections and was
reported by him as chairman
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
AGAINST USE OF PASSES.
Wisconsin Republicans Declare
Against Their Use by Judges and
Legislators.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. I'm the Re-
publican state convention Delegate R.
Hall of Dunn county brought forward
q resolution declaring against the use
of railroad passes by state officers, leg
islatOrs and judges of the courts. The
resolution was adopted. A motion was
adopted that the present state officers
other than governor be nominated as a
whole, and 1t was done by reclamation:
Lieutenant Governor Baensch. Secre-
tary of State Henry Casson, Attorney
General VIM. MiIroy, Treasurer s. A
Patterson, Railroad Commissioner s. D.
Mckenzie. Insurance Commissioner
W. A. Prick, State Superintendent J.
o. Emery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07

potent influence in shaping the destiny
OF the free silver struggle in this state.
The provisional organizers can do little
or nothing to effectuate this plan unless
the townships and counties shall re
spond, and responding, yield an ener-
getfc cooperation. 1t is the highest
political duty of every man who can
subscribe to the conditions set forth in
the above address to go to work with
out waiting for another, to bring about
the results that it cOntemplates and
urges. In the spirit of that address,
for the cause which is it's inspiration,
for the patriotic results to which il is
dedicated. we ask, we inplOre hearty
and immediate cooperation.
(Signed)
WILLIAM A. DE FORD
Provisional Organizer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
HERE. PRoF. DAVIDSON
You Ought Not to Act This Way
With the Ladies.

During the meeting Mrs. S. NJ Wood
found occasion to say some very peril
nent things in regard to Prof. David
son, whom she had been appointed to
ask to help enthuse the school children
in the flower parade.
She sGid-After waiting until Mr.
Davidson returned from the east I
wrote him a personal letter telling him
of the situation and asking him to do
something for US. asked him in the
letter if he would not meet the COM
raittee of ladies on some Thursday
afternoon at a regular meeting or at
least write He has not even had the
courtesy to pay any attention to my
letter or answer in any way. If we are
TO get the children to do anything it
seams that we must do it ourselves.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
a ROLL OF THREE HUNDRED
Many Republicans Stand Up for Nc
Kinlev at a. K Ansas City.

Arkansas City. Aug. Last night
an enthusiastic meeting was held here
to organize a Mckinley club.
S. S. Kirkpatrick spoke, over 200 be-
ing in the hall. He dealt principally
on the currency question from the gold
standard view.
He was followed by Mr.. Driver, from
CofeyVille, who made very catchy
speech.
After the speaking a Mckinley club
was organized. over 200 names were
signed previous to the meeting and the
lists were run up to nearly 800 signers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
Chean Fares Granted.

A rate of one and one-third fare has
been granted by the western passenger
association for the following Kansas
meetings:
For the Democratic and Populist
congressional convention at Larned,
August S. from points west of a line
tia and east and west through Els
worth.
For the old settlers and soldiers re-
union at Blue Rapids, August 20 to D
For the W. r. Q. encampment at
Clifton, August IL to 13, from all points
within 100 miles.
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Rate Extended.

Kansas railroads have agreed to eX-
tend the date of sale one day on tickets
OF the Republican state convention in
this city August u. The last date of
sale was August II, but tickets will now
be sold on August L also This was
done for the purpose of giving the PEG
pie of the towns in the neigbOrhO0d of
Topeka a chance to hear John NJ.
Thurston of Nebraska who speaks at
the ratification on the evening of Aug
usr 70
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
One More Benefit Concert.

At the meeting of the ladies' floral
committee yesterday afternoon Mrs. J.
W F. Hughes announced that she and
her ways and means committee had
decided TO have a benefit concert at Lii
brary hall on Thursday evening, Aug
ust 20.
we have had no income since the
car ride" she said, and there is really
nothing in the treasury A plan has
been suggested whereby we ought to
make 500. Prof SeebOeck, the pianist,
and Prof. VanDahlen, the tenor, have
offered to give US a benefit concert and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Sadie SignOr of the car service
department of the Santa Fe, is spend
ing her summer vacation in Colorado.
Miss Grace Aiken of the car service
department of the Santa Fe. left yes
terday for Fredonia, Kan, to spend a
short vacation
Miss Daisy Hayes of the car service
department of the Santa Fe. leaves this
afternoon for Monmouth, III. to spend
q two weeks vacation with relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
Getting Paper for Flowers.

Mrs. Galbreath made q suggestion
that the rooms be left open for the
workers to get paper all the time but it
was decided that the afternoons desig-
mated would be enough with the addi-
ton of Thursday afternoons. A propo-
sitiOn to employ some experienced wO-
man to cut the paper for the little girls
to make into flowers to avoid waste was
voted down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07

divide the receipts. We could sell 400
tickets at so cents each easily. There
are so many in this committee that if
each one of us would sell half a dozen
tickets it would be enough"
This idea was enthusiastically re-
ceived and Mrs. Hughes distributed
the tickets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
EMANCIPATION EXERCISES.
Large Gathering at Arkansas City Ad-
dressed by Kirkpatrick.

Arkansa City, Aug THE celebra-
ton of the emancipation act closed last
night. It was a success in every way
The amusen1ents consisted of games,
races, creased pig and speaking by
local orators.
S. S. Kirkpatrick made an able speech
which was non-politicaI but patriotic
About 1900 people were on the
grounds, 600 being from other towns.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
D. FURMAN'S Clearing Sale Prices.
THEY AL SAYIT.

Lu5 d 0uIntaI " anLeu lot L5s I eaL-
lessness, Fairn ess and News.
The State Journal gets an armfuI of
letters like this every day. 1t cant
print them all, but the short ones we
can give space to occasionally;
Enclosed please find exchange for
3.60 for which credit my subscription.
The Journal comes regularly and for
fearlessness, fairness and news is a
very acceptable paper Cordially,
EDWIN NJ. RANDALL, JR
Pastor First NJ E. Church.
Leavenwortfs, August Z.
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Very low rates will be made by the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway for
excursions of August 4th and 18th
September 1st 18th and 29th, to the
south, for homeseeISers and harvesters
For particulars apply to the nearest To-
cal agent, or address:
G. A. MAC MUTT,
1044 Union Ave,
Kansas City, Mo.
MarshalIs band viii give an open air
concert tonight at Garfield park.
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FOR ITS TRUTHFULNEsS

AAo JOutnaI IS POpuIar al Whifir,o.
Kansas.
Here is straw which shows how n
newspaper that is not an organ is ap-
preciated:
Enclosed find money order for which
send The Daily Journal to Charles
Shedd. Whiting, Kansas. The Journal
is becoming popular here on account Of
its truthfulness. Respectfully yours.
FRANK E. MYERS
Whiting, Kan. Postmaster.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-07
Cotton Brokers Fail.

New York. Aug 6.-Stephen r. Post
and s Michael Bacher. announced to
the cotton exchange today their ina
bility to continue. Mr. Michael Bacher
says all his contracts are covered and
his suspension is only temporary
Go out to the park tonight and hear
the concert by MarshalPs band.
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ladies shirt waists laundered so that
the colors viii not fade by Peerless
Steam Laundry. 112 and ia W. sth.
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MarshalIs band will give an open air
concert tonight at Garfield park.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-06-30
SCORES OF SHOOTERS.
Results Of the First Days Events OF
the National Tournament.

SYRACUSE. N. Y. June 29.-The national
shooting tournament under the auspices of
the Syracuse Herald opened here to-day
under the most favorable auspices, not
withstanding the heavy wind which blew
across the grounds. Live bird shooting will
begin tomorrow. Among those who took
money in to-day's shooting at inanimate
targets the best scores were made as fol-
lows:
Twenty singies-McMurchy and ''147." Is
each.
Twenty singles. rapid fire system--Fan-
ming, Glover Cd. Fulford, '147," 10 each.
Fifteen singles and five pairs Of doubles
Tuiford. "a
Fifteen sineles-Carr. 15
Ten singles. rapid fire. unknown angles
Glover Goodrich. FuIford. A. NJ. s.. Wag-
ner. Mann. Courtney. Kelsey CD, Nc
Same. unknown angles-Arne. McMurchy,
iii" W. Tuttle. Q each.
Fffteen birds-Hunter. McMurchy. Carr.
n each.
Fifteen singles. rapid hre-Keisey and
Hunter. Is each.
F1fteen singles. expert rules-Holloway.
H.
Ten birds: sweepstakes-Frantz and May
heW. 10 each.
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CLAIMANT FROM PARIS.
An Old Maid After a Slice of A. IT.
Stewards New York Estate.

NEW YORK, June 2s.-Another claimant
to share of the estate of the late A. T.
Stewart appeared to-day I'm the person of
Augusta Maria Stewart. who arrived from
Paris She is about nfty years DID, says she
was born of American parents named Stew
art in Paris and that her mother was the
only sister of A II. Stewart Yet with the al
legation of relationship she declares her
sell cousin OF Stewart She says she Is
called Mrs" instead of Miss i'm defer
ence to her age. She does not speak Eng
iish- She brought what purports TO be docu-
mentary evidence as to her birth and let
tiers Of credit as well as letters Of intro
duction to a law firm in this city.
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OFF FOR ENGLAND.
Departure OF Boston's Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company.

BOSTON. June 2s.-Members of the An
cient and Honorable Artillery Company. of
Boston, LETT here for England to-day to visit
the parent organization-the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company OF England
Previous to their departure. escorted by
the second battalion of the First Regiment.
A.. " NJ. the Ancient marched through
the principal streets from their armory
IN Faneuil Hall TO Beacon HILL where
Lieutenant Governor Wolcott in behalf of
the commonwealth. from the steps OF the
Statehouse, presented to the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company a stand of
colors, including the national and State
flags At the conclusion of the ceremony
the companies proceeded to East Boston
where, about go ia number. they embarked
on the Cunard steamer Servia- A large
number OF Ancients escorted the Servia
down the harbor In the steamer Mayaowsr.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-06-30
CLASSED AS FAKIRS.
Goupers, PowderIy and SOVEREIGN
Denounced by Socialist DeLeon.

NEW YORK. June 2s-Fifty delegates
70 the first annual convention of the So
ctalist Trade and Labor Alliance Of the
United States and Canada met here to-
dny. Daniel De Leon, who was elected
temporary chairman, made "A speech In
which he condemned the trades unions and
classed Gompers. Powderiy and Sovereign
- fakirs. I'VE will not rest satisfied =
said De Leon, until all the wealth the
country produces shall fall TO US Not one
single bit OF II shall fall TO the 'spongers.
- those Who do not labor or to those who
Q{Q keeping civilization back and doing
their best to destroy It" After the ap-
DQ{nfment Of committees and the reading
- feports the convention adjourned until
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what the Bimetaiifc League Has
Done and Expeefs 90 Accomplish.


Done and Experfs 30 AccomDiisS.
CHICAGO. June "a The leaders 81 The
Democratic silver f'lySes In the va-ious
States are beginnis;. 10 gather pressS<.,ory
to their meeting, ,snbSh will be he'd IN he
Sherman House - slns city to-n,errow.
under the auspices OF the bimetaiii< Dsm-
ocratic national committee. The meeting
is not TO be of as general character az has
been supposed. 1t viii be composed in a
large measure of representatives OF the bi-
metallic committee. which was organized
in Washington last August. and there ~iIl
also be present other leading silver DEM
ocrats. TO whom invitations have been es-
pecially extended. The following Is 4 par
tial list OF those expected:
A'abama--Jcbn W. Tomfsnson
Arkansas Carroll Arm6sronE.
California-Tfomas j. C,un.5.
Colorado-c. y Thomas
F1orida-Frank q. Hr-T1n
Georgia-Pafrick Wash
Idaho--GeorSe AIaslie. ~
ulinois-G- ~. F1<hten,
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CLEVELAND. o., June %. There was
serious rioting near the works OF the
Brown-Hoist Machinery Company this ev-
ening- \ non-union man named Martin
Chase Was set upon BY strikers and badly
injured before the police arrived. Another
workman named A. l. Strong, was later
rescued from mob BY the police. Serious
trouble is anticipated to-norrow. a. an
ugly spirit T. mAnifeatod BY tho m6n-
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Osborne to BE Secretary.

CANTON, o.. June 29.-It is understood
here that Col w. NJ. Osborne. OF Rox-
bury, Mass. suburb of Boston, has been
rendered the position as secretary of the
national Republican committee by Chair
man Mark Hanna and il is believed that
he will accept the appointment. Col Os-
borne is closely connected with Major Nc
Kinley, has Travelled with him during the
past year and has been a guest at the Me-
Kinley home here since his return frop,
the st. Louis convention.
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CASHIER PAGE In JAIL.


PITTSBURG. June 29.-G. Augustus
Page. cashier of the Equitable Life Insur-
ance Company, was placed in jail tonight
by the coroner on the charge of having
brought about his wifes death by crim-
inal operation. Mrs. Page died on Sunday
and the funeral ccrtege was just about
starting for the station to take the remains
to New York when the coroner appeared
made the arrest. took possession OF the
corpse and ordered an autopsy. The in
quest will be held on Thursday