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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
FLOOD INA CIRCUS.
River at Atlantic, Iowa, Rises and
Causes a Panic.


Atlantic, Ia, Aug 5.-Terror over
came the multitude of men. women and
children who thronged the tents of
Ringing Brothers circus last night,
when, just as the grand cavaIcade had
finished its circuit of the hippodrome
course, water began to food the level
ground.
It rose so fast and so evenly that
what was at the first alarm just a shin
ing covering to the ground in few
moments became the ripping waves OF
2 lake rejecting the colors Of the myr-
lad of lights above. The water came
from an overlooking river near by.
The roaring of animals almost caused
a panic. Then with each rising inch
fright increased, and in q moment ter
rihed thousands were splaShing their
way toward exits
They plunged into the shallow pond,
which had become thick with mud by
skurrying feet, often without regard TO
trousers or boots, but many took Off
foot gear and rolled up trousers legs.
There was humOr in the cOnmOtiOn, as
baPefooted men waded along, carrying
shoes and stockings and often coats
upon their shoulders or high above
their heads.
A few venturesome and self-possess-
ed women picked up all flowing gar
ments and plunged, with shoes and
stockings at risk, into water which
splashed its muddy stains above their
ankles.
Big men, with trousers well up to the
hips, and lusty circus men, who had
not tried to keep clothing dry, took pale
women upon their shoulders and little
ones under their arms and carried them
out to the dry land. Dainty misses, who
had recovered from their fright enough
to see that nobody was being drowned,
and who laughed at the funny sights,
put conventionalities aside, and laugh
fngly mounted the willing carriers
shoulders and were borne out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
MONTANA REPUBLICANS.
They are Comforting About Differ
ences Between Bryan and Nc
Kinlev Men.

Butte, Mont, Aug. 5.-The Republi-
can state committee met here yester-
day to fix the time and place for the
state convention.
Senator Mantle is chairman Of the
state central committee. Several pro
positions for settling the differences be-
tween Mckinley and Bryan men were
submitted. One by vice Chairman r.
vim. which is understood to have been
drawn up by Messrs. Mantle and Hart
man was that the state convention
nominate candidates for state offices
and Hartman for congress-; that the
side which had a majority nominate
Mckinley or Bryan electors as the case
might be; that the minority bolt and
name electors for their choice.
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CHICAGO'S NEW DAILY.
". R. Hearst Will Start the Enquirer
About August 10.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-The Tribune this
morning will say: Unless all plans
miscarry the silver Democrats will
have a morning paper In this city the
first number of which may be looked
for on August 10.
W. R. Heartst of the San Francisco
Examiner vii be the financial genius
of the Chicago Daily Enquirer, which
is to be the new paper to uphold the
cause of the silverites among the peO-
pie of the middle west.
Fred Haynes said tonight: THE
idea of starting a free silver paper in
Chicago has been floating about for a
year in the minds of Democrats of
Chicago who have silver tendencies
but it was not until Bryan's nOnina-
ton that the supporters of the plat
form in Chicago decided to issue the
ENQUIRER
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DROUTHS IN DIXIE.
Streams Drying Up and Crops Burn
ing Up.

Little Rock. Aug. 5.-The weather
here today has been even more oppres-
sive than it was yesterday, the official
thermometer at the weather bureau
registering 1O3 degrees at 2 p. m, and
50 at o'clock. At Malvern, the maxi
mum was ITO.
There has been no rain in q large
portion of the state in over a month
and crops and vegetation of almost
every kind are burning up. Wells
springs and small streams are drying
up; cattle and hogs are famishing; fol-
iage is being parched and falling to the
ground, and forest fires are raging in
many places. The drouth is said to be
the most destructive that has been ex-
perienced here in 40 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
LOS ANGELES PROJECT.
Scheme for a Big Tourist Hotel AL
most Consummated

Los Angeles, Aug. 5.-The committee
having in charge the development of the
tourist hotel project has arranged for
a meeting in the Los Angeles theater
next Thursday evening. 1t will be
semi official in character and has for
it's object the furthering OF the move
ment already begun in this city.
The object is the selection and pur-
chase of grounds for a suitable site
For this purpose $4,000 has already
been raised and 10000 more is required
before August 81. Ways and means
will be discussed at this meeting.
Mrs. Hannah Neal, a lady of wealth,
is at the head of the enterprise.
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AGAINST FARMERS.
Nebraska Bank win Call in All Its
Paper This Fall.

Omaha, Aug. 5.-Considerable excite
ment prevails among farmers of Box
butte county over the communication
received from the First National bank
of Alliance. The letter reads:
Owing to the constant agitation Of
the financial policy of the United States
and the socialistic feeling emanating
from the Chicago convention, there has
been doubt thrown over the minds OF
the people, such that points to the pos
sibility of a greater panic than we have
yet seen. should the laboring men of
the country be thrown out OF employ
ment (nOW only half employed). There
will be great labor trouble, such as will
call on our military and cause much
distrust to the future outcome. We
prefer to do nothing until there is more
stability rather than take the chances
of losing what We have, and would ad-
wise all our friends to stay out of debt
We shall call in all our paper this fall.
We have your note -. due -. Please
be prepared to meet it promptly and do
not ask for further time. Yours truly,
R. NJ. HAMPTON, Cashier.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
UNLAWFUL BADGE.
a Representative of Gold Dollar Be
ing Issued.

New Brunswick, Aug. 5.-A popular
campaign button is one representing a
gold dollar. The imitation is made Of
cheap gilt tinsel. but the manufactur-
ers in stamping and circulating the
buttons are guilty of a violation of the
United States laws against counterfeit
ing
Having possession OF the dies or
stamps from which the copies are made
is also an infraction of the law, end
the detectives of the United States
secret service will prevent the manu-
facture and distribution of the buttons.
They are made by a Newark firm and
are sold in New York. The United
States district attorneys in both states
have been consulted. and both have
given the opinion that the button is
technically a counterfeit coin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
No Outsider Need apply.

There is a gang of young fellows in
North Topeka that takes it upon itself
to keep young men from the south side
of the river from coming to see the
North Topeka girls. Ed WiscOm, a
Santa Fe shOpman, found this out to his
sorrow. He took a young lady buggy
riding Sunday evening and the gang
undertook to drive him across the
bridge. He had four of them arrested
and yesterday in police court they were
found guilty of disturbing the peace
J. Willis was fined IS, E. Wynkoup S..
John Meakens IS and Fred West $40.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Vermont Gold Democrats Meet

Montpelier, Vt, Aug. 5.-The state
conference of gold standard Democrats
was held here yesterday. w. H
Dreamer was Elected as the Vermont
representative at the Indianapolis con
ference and a committee was appoint
ed to carry out the suggestions of that
conference. DR.. J. Henry Jackson.
Democratic candidate for governor, no
titled the conference that he stood on
the gold platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Through the Biz Tube.

It is quite a sensation to feel yourself
gliding underneath a big four-master.
That is what may happen when you
go through the great St. Clair tunnel
via the Grand Trunk railway system.
The new Vestibuled train, leaving daily
al $40 p m, is q model of luxury: car
ries Pullman buffet sleepers and dining
car and is a solid through train to New
York and eastern points via Lehigh
Valley railroad. Ticket Office at 103
Clark street. l. R. Morrow. City Ticket
AGENT, Chicago
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CYCLISTS M'KINLEY CLUB.
It is Organized at Republican Head
quarters at Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-The Wheelmen's
National Mckinley and Hobart club
was organized at Republican national
headquarters last night. Two hun
dred business men were present and
all were enthusiastic over the project
to organize an army of cyclists.
The club starts with a prospective
membership in Chicago alone of fully
10000 As soon as the organization is
well under way, local clubs will be
formed tributary to the national or
ganization and the movement will be
extended all over the country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Postal Telegraph Directora

New York, Aug. 5.-The stockholders
of the Pacific Postal Telegraph and Ca
bic company held their annual meeting
and elected the following directors for
1867. John w. Mackay, VIM c. Van
Horne. Lord Mountstephen, Chas. H.
Hosmer, Richard V. Dey Albert B.
Chandler, Edward c. Platt, George G.
Ward and William H. Baker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Another Buggy Firm Fails.

San Francisco, Aug. 5-An attach
ment for 81 800 was fled by the Bah
cock Manufacturing company of Wa
tertown, N. Y, against o. F. Wiley &
company, carriage dealers. Other at
tachments are expected. The involved
firm states that its failure is due to the
failure of the Columbus Buggy COM
pany and the Emerson-Fisher company
of Cincinnati.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
PAWN GOLD DOLLARS.
An Open Letter Addressed to Cashier
E. I. Copeland
Mr.. E. L. Copeland, Cashier Santa Fe
Treasurer's Department:

Mr.. E. L. Copeland, Cashier Santa Fe
Treasurer's Department:
Dear Sir: I hear that you paid off
number of the employees of the Santa
Fe offices in silver dollars a few days
ago in order to show how offensive free
silver would be. It was highly anus
ing, no doubt, although it betrayed the
existence of slight wrinkles in the GER
ebellum of the person who conceived
the idea Tt was truly laughable to see
the "crest-fallen appearance of those
who came TO get their pay when it was
handed to them in silver dollars Now,
Mr.. Copeland, I suggest that next pay
day, you pay off the employees in gold
dollars. 1t will be just as funny as
paying them in silver dollars and twice
as troublesome. Tell them to bring
microscopes with them, for if they hap
pen to drop one of the ridiculous little
things it will be hard to find it, and it
might roll into crack under the
wainscOting where it couldn't be found
at all Provide yourself with a soup
spoon to ladle out the stuff, which you
will find about as easy to handle as
beans. No doubt many of the gold dol
lars will be passed for or 10 cent pieces
and many expensive and troublesome
mistakes occur.
I think the last state of those 1920
men, would be worse than the first.
The other day a friend of mine gave
$3.50 piece out for a penny, and he
hasn't got it back yet, either. There is
Inconvenience in all kinds of money, if
you have much, but more if you have
none.
Yours most cordially,
X x
1.-THE above is no doubt a clever re-
joinder to the side splitting article
that appeared in a Topeka paper the
other day, but its effect is somewhat
dimmed by the fact that Mr.. Copeland
states emphatically that he planned no
such scheme of payment, and did not
intend it as such. He merely paid
large amount of salaries in silver be
cause he had a lot of silver on hand.
1t was not intended as an object les
son." and Mr.. Copeland was consider
ably offended that it was written up as
such. This explanation is due him.
But if any gold standard advocate in
tended to make capital out Of the Incl
him much ground to stand On.l
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Iowa Gold Democrats.

Des Moines, Ia. Aug. 5.-A state con-
ference of Iowa gold standard Demo-
Gratis was held here yesterday. Reso-
lutions were adopted calling for ma
tional and state gold standard conven-
lions and congressional and state com
mittees We're provided for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Editor of volksblatt Sees Mckinley

Canton, O., Aug. 5-Editor Leopold
Markbreit of the Volksblatt of Cincin-
natl, who was the law partner of Presi-
dent Harrison, called to pay his re-
speets to Governor Mckinley. The
outlook for Republican success as he
views it, is very bright and he is very
sanguine of Governor McKinley's sue
cess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
d .itor Pnniahed for LibeL

Oakland. Cal, Aug. 5.-Calvin D.
sentenced to pay a fine of $3.50 and to
serve five days in Jail for Hbelling
William B. Dingee, president of the
Oakland Water company In passing
sentence the court severely repri-
manded High for having made no re-
traction of the libel, which was the
Outgrowth of a fight between rival wa
ter COmpanieS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Christian Brothers, Bandits, Caught

Wichita, Aug. 5.-The Christian
Brothers, the bandits who escaped from
the jail at Oklahoma City nearly a year
ago where they were confined on a
charge of murder and who murdered
an officer in effecting their escape were
recaptuFed yesterday near Loco. The
marshals came upon the bandits una
wares, covered them with winchesters
and the Christians surrendered without
resistance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
silver Fnaion in Diamond.

Guthrie, o. T.. Aug. 5.-The Populist
territorial convention met here last
night. The convention appointed a
conference committee to meet with the
Democratic territorial committee and
an attempt will be made to join all
the free silver forces in a fusion to
control the territorial legislature and
elect the delegate to congress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05

DR.. A P. Sawyer: I think your med
icine one of the grandest discoveries
that was ever made for women. We
can never thank you enough. Re-
spectfully, Ida c. Bradshaw. Fairfield.
Iii. Frank Sim. Pharmacist. 607 Kan
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spaniards Resist Being Sent to War.

Valencia, Aug. 5.-There has been
considera BILE excitement here recently
occasioned by popular demonstrations
against the action of the government in
sending additional achievements of
troops to Cuba A number of people
have been arrested for attempting by
force to prevent the soldiers from en-
barking on board the Spanish trans
ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Bland Nominated for Congreea.

Jefferson City. Mo. Aug. Orchard
P. Bland was nominated for congress
by the Democrats of the Eighth dis
trict yesterday afternoon by acclama-
ton. Resolutions indorsing the Chi
cago platform and nominees and re-
newing allegiance to Mr.. Bland We're
adODtad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-05
Washburn College-ohee Hours Of
Registrar

Beginning Monday, August 8, the reg
istrars Office in the college library viii
be open for consultation respecting the
admission of students and the arrange
ment of sutdies.
L. D. WHITTEMORE Registrar.
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In the Fourth Nebraska District.

Omaha. Aug. 5.-A special to the Bee
from Fairbury, says: The Populist
congressional convention for the
Fourth Nebraska district met here YES
terday. Judge W. L. Stark was nom
mated on the third ballot It is alleged
he will be endorsed by the Democrats.
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Cold Storage at Wichita.

The charter of the Western Mercan-
tile company of Wichita has been filed
with the secretary of state. 1t is to
be a cold storage concern and has cap
ital of $4,000. L. NJ. Mahan Is at the
head Of it.
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DR.. A. P. Sawyer: have used one
box of your Pastilles, and they have
helped me more than anything else
that I ever used, and have tried al
most everything. Mary johnson. Bush
nell, Ill. Frank Sim. Pharmacist. 6O7
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Beware
OF Mercury!

Mr.. Henry Roth, Of 1913 South 9th
Street, St. Louis, was given the usual
mercuria1 treatment for contagious
blood poison. He was twice Pronounc-
time, he was seized with rheumatic
pains, and red Jumps and sores COW
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box of the PastiiIes I hnd myself en-
tirely cured. My case had been treated
by several doctors. Lucy Bitner, Kan
sas, Ill Frank Sim. Pharmacist, 6O7
Kansas avenue.
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We can iaunder ladies' shirtwaists to
suit the most critical customer. Peer
less Steam Laundry. 112 and ia West
EiRhthn
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cred his body.
s'Iwas in a hor-
rib1e fix he
says, land the
more tire at
nent 1 receiv-
ed, the worse I
seemed to get.
A New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but his
treatment did
~
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We DO mending ana sew on buttons
bTss Of charge. Peerless Steam laundry.
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Or. 4. P. Sawyer: I nave used one
box of your Family Cure for a severe
pain in my side, and was cured from
all pain. Mrs. Mary Jane Marshall,
Galesburg, Ill Frank Sim. Pharma-
cist 6l7 Kansas avenue.
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SANTA FE ROUTE
ThaHoma Road

Salt Lake and return one fare plus
s.. co. Tickets on sale August 7th and
9Th, good to return August 31st.
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" b a t e yer. ] was stiff and full of
pains, my left arm was useless so
that I was unable to do even the
lightest work. This was my condition
when began to take S. 8. S., and
few bottles convinced me that was
being benefited. continued the
medicine, and one dozen bottles cured
me sound and well. My system was
under the effects OF mercury, and L
would soon have been a complete
wreck but for s. s. So
S. s. s., guaranteed purely UegetGble)
is the only cure
for real blood dis 81 90
eases. The mer- "a
curia1 treatment
of the doctors al ~ Aru1 -
ways does more
harm than good. Beware of mercury
Books on the disease and its treat
ment mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Exposure Go, Gates Into rro,,,o

Boston. Dec. l6-George u. Gates. who
led raidinS party that effected the ex-
posure OF a medium" at the Spiritualist
icmpIc In this city. tlrco weeks ago. was
arrested yesterday afternoon on n war
rant charging him with the disturbance
or religious meeting, and also damage
TO property TO the amount OF $50. Gates
is summoned to appear in the municipal
court next Thursday morning The cx-
posure created quite sensation at tho
tire as these who took part I'm IL rot
only caught the medium in the act Of inn
personatins "spirit." hut they captured
the white robe. wig and whislers which
he wore.
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AT VINEYARD HAVEN.

-seainens Chapel" Enlarged and Refur.
nished' Is Appropriately Eededicated.
Vineyard Maven, Mass, Dec. 16.-The
Boston seaplen's Friend society. whose
headquarters. church and reading room
are at 2s7 Hanover ssrect Boston. has
recently expended several thousan nd dol
lars eniargtng and refufnishing its "Sea-
mems chapel" I'm this place.
Ihe new building. which is splendidly
ahapted for Its special work, was re-
dedicated last evening I'm the presence
or large crowd Of townspeople, sailors
ana government officials, all OF whom
greatly appreciated the work that has
Tor many years been done here for sail
ors by this society, under the direction
or its local secretary. Captain Madison
Edwards.
fhe new building was opened for in
spection during the afternoon. and AT
TOO o'clock the formal services were held.
which included special music, addresses
o. local pastors townspeople and visit
OTIS from Boston and Woods Holl. the
dedicatory address being delivered. in
oehalf or the society, by +. T.. Shumwav
or Boston, chairman Of the building COM
mittee.
Inc sociaty's work is rapidly growing
al ooth Boston and Vineyard Haven. as
III is. by It's practical helpfulness. prov
Ing 10 be OF marked benefit to the splrit-
ual' moral and temporal need OF the
men of the sea.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-16
Minneapolis Ha, n sens.,,on

Minneapolis, Dec. 1G.-Minneapolis Is
apparently on the brink OF q municipaI
sensation. The announcement that a
warrant is out for the arrest of Citv
Clerk Charles f. Haney, and that Hanev
is on his way TO Mexico is received with
astonishment. Haney was expected 10
20 TO Mexico Jan. /, having been ordered
ny MS physician. He left very suddenly
Iast FRIDAY night. and, although the
local authorities have made every effort
10 arrest hm before he crosses the bor-
der' they have not yet succeeded. The
grand jury is now in session and IS in
Vestlgating number of aldermen
charged with boodling in paving. sewer
ana other contracts. 1t has leaked out
that at least two indictments have been
found and some other 80 are promised.
The evidence has been gathered by Chi.
caSo detectives, under the direction of
certain members OF the Good CITIZENSHIP
league. Among the charges made is one
that the ballot boxes in the l1th ward
were tampered with TO secure the cleo
ton of an alderman favorable to the
combine
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Republicans Win in BOS-
ton City Election.
Have Secured a Majority of
the Board of Aldermen.
Results In Five Other Massachu-
setts Municipalities.

Boston. Dec. 16.--The six cities holding
elections yesterday complete the 32 mu-
inequalities of the state. An I'm the other
~ elections, national and state politics
phyed but little part I'm the contest, ex-
oept In this city ana in Lynn. In the lat
ter city the contest was between a
straight Republican candidate and a
fusion backed by the Populists and So
cialists' and owing TO a reduction in
wages, which the shoe workers ascribed
10 the Republicans. the latter candidate
Was elected In a city which endorsed
Mckinley month ago. The city also
changed from no license to a license
city.
The total vote for license In the 80
cities of the state is: Yes, 124. .776: no.
lO1,O95; majority for license, 1874. In
1885 the vote was; Yes, 49, 1866; no, 105.-
t29; majority for license, 1925.
The only changes were Haverhill from
license to no license. and Lynn vice
versa.
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Officers of New England Society.

New York. Dec 16.-The New ENGLAND
society at its 9ist annual meeting. held
last night In the Fifth Avenue hotel.
reelected the following officers: Presi-
dent Charles c. Beaman; first vice pres
ident, Henry T.. Howland; second vice
president. William f. Dodge: treasurer.
William Dowd secretary. George VIII
son. Rowland Davis. George IL. Robin
son, Morris K. Jesup and Austin Il.
Fletcher were elected directors, TO serve
until 1900. 1t was decided 10 hold the
annual dinner on Forefathers' day, at
the Hotel Waldorf