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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
Oklahoma Wants to Come.

A letter was read to the committee
from J. F. Vandervort of Ponca City.
Oklahoma. aslzing what inducements
the committee could offer so members
of the Oklahoma National Guards to
come to the reunion and bring with
them the First Regiment band OF
Guthrie, which contains - pieces and
is the finest in the territory
1--WE have no prizes to offer bands
outside of Kansas" said Mr.. Fellows,
and can't make them a proposition. "
This is something the Commercial club
might take up. If Topeka establishes
social relations with Oklahoma. it viii
not take long to establish commercial
relations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

street display that was as handsome
as any Topekan ever saw and there was
not much fuss made about it either
The people who saw it were surprised
and delighted with it's splendOr. In a
few weeks thereafter the Knights Of
Pythias gave q parade that was as
beautiful if not quite as gorgeous
in this city that could do as much on a
days notice
With all these facts the civic societies
could make q showing on festival week
that would be a distinct feature where
ever it is put Let this be done by all
means They might select Tuesday for
their parade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

Oscar Krauss, who is treasurer of
the committee reported that collec-
lions of the fund we're moving along
nicely and that of the $4,000 promised
over $500 has already been expended
ia printing and in securing the reun-
ion for Topeka.
During the ] asst week the following
subscriptions have been secured. FOW-
Ter Bros, Kansas City, $40, Frank
Long 500: r. J. Groves, 50; Brown &
Co, s.; St Nicholas hotel, So; Curry
Bros, s., and Z. H. Phillips, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

A very pretty though quiet wedding
was solemnized Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock at the boarding home OF
Mr. and Mrs. s. L. Courtney at j. II.
TOdd's 1912 North Jackson street. Miss
Mary Stallings of Texas, Ky. and w.
II. Phillips of Council Grove, Kan, were
united in marriage by DR. M. T..
Thomas, pastor Of the First Baptist
church. Miss Stalings has been en-
gagged as teacher in the Washing
county high school of Kentucky for a
number of years Mr.. Phillips is a
prominent real estate dealer of Morris
county Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips left yes
terday over the Santa Fe for their fu-
tUre home in Council Grove. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
57s ARE FOR SILVER.
That is the Number Of Democrats
for Free Coinage.

morning says. A canvass Of the dele
gates of every state and territory on
the currency question shows SIS
delegates to the Democratic national
or personal preference for the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver, at IS to I
against 32S delegates instructed for. or
favoring the continuance of the present
gold standard.
The estimate is based on the obser-
walton of the unit rule by the delegates
from states which have 50 Instructed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
KemDer g. PaxtOns.
9Th and Quincy.
- Cnrfaw ordinanoe

President Hogelaud OF the Boys and
Girls National Home and Employment
association gave the reform school
boys last night one of his illustrated
addresses on Boy and Girl Life"
Charles Wolff of the packing house
says that they viii give the signal Cor
the curfeW hour on their time whistle
free of cost. Superintendent w III
Howell of the reform school has writ
ten a letter addressed to the citizens OF
Topeka heartily indOrsing the curfeu
ordinance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
Got Their esLoot" All Right.

BuluWayO, Mata.beIeland. June 26=
Laing's troopers have surprised and
routed a large body of insurgents on
the Belingwe range and have killed
Chief Salemba and his three sons, be
sides recovering the cattle and loot
which the natives had obtained in their
various raids upon the property of the
whites.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
10000 IlIinoisans May Come.

A letter was read from o. H. Coul-
ter of Kansas City, asking that
headquarters tent and meeting place
be provided for the association of Hi
nois soldiers i'm Kansas.
"Our rolls show that we have over
10000 members Of this association in
Kansas" said MIR. Coulter's letter,
"and we want them well taken care
Of"
The committee viii do all in its pow
er for them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

Duning is an enploye of the big
Four railroad company.
Mr.. Duning was faruerIy an en-
ploye of the Santa Fe here
MIS-. Duni1g was born and reared in
Topeka She was educated at the
academy at LeaVenWOrth. and later at
tended the Boston conservatory of
music Afterward she studied music
at Heidelberg, Germany
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
souttIed Ship to Put out Fire.

Liverpool June 26.-Fire broke out
last night in the hold of the British
steamer Iucern. There was no way of
smothering the flames except by scutt-
ling the ship. This was done this morn
ing and the Lucern is now being pump
ed out preparatory to relocating her.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

Prof. Worrau was present at the
meeting last night and said he was
Just so busy he didn't know what to DO
and that he was getting ready some
most elaborate designs in the matter
Of floats for the big parade. and would
be ready to report something new
soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

New York. June 26.-The World this
morning says. Captain Cornell of the
Loeb Bredan which has arrived at
Liverpool, reports that on March 81
during heavy gale, he sighted a full
rigged ship rolling heavily two miles
away ON the next morning he sight
ed her again. During q terrific sQuau
the stranger disappeared. The descrip-
ton tallies with that of the City Of
Philadelphia. She carried a crew Of
twenty Her agents do not believe
it was the CIT OF PhiLadeIphia.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26
Saturday,
I'm the
Grocery Dept.
Of the
New Model
Supply Store.

% lbs. Nice Brown Sugar ...--.--s 90
20 lbs Best Imp Granulated Sugar 4 Q0
10 lbs. Finest American Granulated
i 1907. Can Royal or Dr. Prices
Baking Powder ...-..---.--.----- 80
2 bottles Lemon or Vanilla Extract
/ ID packs e. Premium Corn Starch
] 10. Durham Fresh Coc0anut.. 90
10 lbs Fancy Carolina Rice .--..--- Z5
10 lbs. Choice Hand Picked Navy
Beans ....-...... ---..-.--.-.---- p
II lbs Flesh Bulk Scotch Oats.-. IS
20 lbs. Pure N. Y. Buckwheet Flour %
2-qt. can Pure Mich. Maple syrup 81
lbs. Japan. Oolong or Young NY
son Tea ~
our line of eonees is complete and
at prices never before offered in To-
peka. We defy competition
All Package Coffee observation-disclosures 90
OR 3 Pacla ges for ------------- 50
s los. Best Bulk Gloss Starch IS
Is lbs. Sal Soda .-.---- .---------- -
Alb. Package Gold Dust-----. ls
so Clothes Pins $685.. --...--.----- 5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-26

way company viii run cars every ff-
teen minutes from the transfer station
to Garfield park and return. between
z and g o'clock on pleasant evenings
Bremner's is a guarantee Of Purity
and Wholesomeness "A trial wiz con
vince
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
KILLED SEVEN PERSONS
TyORCIDE, U4TRfCIDE. PITRT-
chr. INF1NTTCTDE IND Suicide
Committed by "a Man Out of Work Neigh
bors who Called With News Of Work
Witnessed CHASTITY Sight.

CHICAGO. Feb. 5.-An entire family
consisting OF seven persons. were found
dead this morning. the result Of the muir
derous work and suicide last night OF
Richard Kloettke. a carpenter, residing
al 201 Berteau avenue. The dead are:
Richard Kioettke. aged thirty-eiEht, Kate
kloettke. his wife. John kloettke. ms
father,sgcd seventy-three. Nina kloettke
his mother. aged seyenty-onc. Nina
Kloettke. his daughter. aged nine; Anna
kloettke, daughter aged eight, Emma
klOettke, daughter. aged seven.
The discovery was made at l.3o o cl2ck
this morning by a neighbor, who catle-
at the KlOettke residence 10 get 500
work done. The victims were an kUicc
by shots from the revolver when Wa
found by Kloettke's side. kloettke nad
been out OF work FOR some time. and had
no money and no prospect OIL se''N"s
work.
Kloettke had 'been out OF work since
Christmas. \ pathetic feature OF w M
tragedy is two neighbors calieu a. ~
klOettke cottage this morning. eath w"
glad news OF employment for MN -.
Each OF kloettke's victims We're snoe
through the head. and death must ndN
beer instantaneous In each case, ii 'i'
was an OdOr OF chloroform ia we uvra',
and IL is surmised that the murderer hdu
rendered his victims UNCONSCIOUS Dtieir
firing the fatal shots.
The appearance OF Mrs kloettke alone.
OF all the victims presented any Ahui,d
ton OF a struggle. Tier hahuS "ei'
scratched and her clothing torn.
Little Emma and ner mother Were
found I'm the rear room. while IN lne
front room the aged grandparents Jay ~
one bed. and the remaining Two chiidI.h
fu another. klOettke's body lay on the
floor. Beside him. on Il chair, were a
milestone and two sharpened knives. 10
had emptied his revolver and reloaded H.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

COLUMBUS. o.. Feb. 5.-Rocoivcr
Field. OF the inrolvent Firth Avenue
Savings Bank. viii make his report "f
the banks condition to the Court to-
morrow bic says to-day that the short
age in the hanks accounts. so far as he
has been able TO ascertain. would reach
$1,000 AT least.
Outstanding liabilities. " which he had
not been advised. might raise Tie figures
over $4,000.
Receiver Field stated that Cashier
Knight was responsible for The funds FOR
both the Farmers and Merchants and
the Fifth Avenue Banks. and it remains
for him 10 tenn what became ~ the MISS
ing assets The assets of the banks are
mostly in The shape Of secured notes,
and IL Will take some time before they
can Doe realized unOu.
The creditors viii not lose anything.
but they VIII probably have 10 wait~tome
time for their money
President D. NJ. Loren. OF the Firth
Avenue Savings Bank. has called meet
ing of the directors and creditors or the
bank next Monday evening, al which
Cashier Knight Will make statement.
SO far no proposition has been made
10 arrest him. and the fact is generally
commentsi upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
STJART rs HOT ALARMED.
lie SAYS the Fight VIII Come or Despite
Congress- Action.

Ill PASO, TEX. Feb. j.-Nncn word
reached III Paso to-day that the House OF
Representatives had taken hand I'm the
suppression OF prIzc-fighting and passed
"A biil making II "a felony In the Terri
tories gossip became rife concerning the
great carnival which is take place near
here In the next two weeks.
Dan stuart when asked what effect
the bill would have upon his carnival ii
IL became "a law. said.
None IN the least. The English Par
lament may iass a similar bill to-mof-
row, and still the carnival will 20 ahead
as advertised"
Joe J. Taylor. Of the firm of Lock *
Taylor, who gave Mr. Stuart his clue
upon which the preparations have been
made. was seen. and Mr.. Stuarts stale
mcnt was confirmed n those most in
tcrcsted were disconnected over the news
they concealed their feelings from those
not on the inside.
Nj Look is I'm Chihuahua, and reports
from there are said to bee of a character
10 make the sports feel safe.
ON the other hand. the Minister'S mon
and other parties opposing the hsnis
are confident that the legislation OF to-
day, If n becomes law ruins the last
chance that Dan stuart had Of keeping
his word with the sports Of the coun-
try They claim 10 have positive assur-
auces that Governor AhuWada viii n.9t
under any circumstanC es allow the hght
in bis state. ana that the doubtful
strip" talked of is ridiculous.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

As Usual, 1t Is We'll Received by Very
Large Audience.

'srhe Old Homestead" was received
with the most fatterins applause by a
large audience at the Academy last night
The play has been produced IN Richmond
frequently before and threatrc-SOers here
are familiar with IT, Despite the incle-
ment weather the house was crowded, and
every one present appeared 10 be dehsht-
ed with the performance. The scenes are
well laid and the several roles cleverlN
executed There is a certain mingled nu-
NOR and pathOs about the play that ap-
Dcals 10 both the sense OF the ridiculous
and the sentiment In ones nature. rhe
accessories are good. ana there IS not a
feature OF the production which IS not
altogether Credtable.
Mr. John Barker as Joshua WhitcOUse
Mir. Fred. Clarke as Cy Prune. Miss Car
RE Ashley Clarke as Aunt Matilda Whit
comb and. indeed the entire troupe sus-
tanned their parts admirably Not the
least enjoyable feature was THE Oid
Homestead" double Quartette, composed
of Messrs Circuit. Martin. Wood. Meyers
AKerly. Kammerice. Wright. and Thomas.
They sang several numbers, which were
enthusiastically received.
"The Old Homestead" will Toe repeated
at the matinee this afternoon and the
engagement will close tonight.
seats are now on sale for the concert
and operetta TO be given at the Academy
Friday night ander the auspices Of the
German American Ladies Aid Associa-
lion for the benefit OF the Virginia Hos
pital The programme has been devised
under the personal supervision OF MeSsrs.
Charles Phillips and A. Won Rcsenegk.
and consists OF a number of musical
features and clever operetta. entitled A
Masked Rail i'm a Tunnel" In The latter
part Mr. and Mrs. W. +. Richter, Mrs
iAebert. and Mr.. II. Rueger will take
part
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

The MiIIers and Leo Wheat Make Fine
Impression.

PULASKI VA, Feb. Special Mon
day night the Poke Millcr-kush Miller
Leo. Wheat combination made us DEBUT
in the opera house here, ana "A prllilanl
success 70 was. Tho house was pach-
ed and applauded vigorously every pl'ce
for the two hours of the entertainment y.
Each Of the trio was perfect IN nus
line. Leo. Whcats plano almost talN
ed. 10 was so full OF music liie "',. sun,
guished pianist throwing his whole sJui
into his accOmpanimcnts TO the LtliJo
and Confederate songs. Dixie ana J an
kee Doodle We're both heartily cueel'u
10y the large audience. Wnlie uaus d"
Confederate veteran became boy again
as hc drank in the familiar music anu
words of THE Bonnie Blue Rag an"
My Maryland"
This Is not the first appearance OF tolk
Miller or OF his Cousin Rush tlthtlt
as Polk calls Rush Miller. but Ike Old
wine they grow better with age. husn
will please pardon the comparison NOT
found i'm the Prohibition dictionary
The combination played last night lh
Roanoke. tonight In Lynchburg, to-ihol
row in Danvillc and then In North caro-
lima. all lor the benefit Of the james -
Walker Confederate Camp, AT fula7hi
The camp Is thus taking time 10y the
forelock and raising FUNDS Icr lhe .tip
TO Richmond 20 dedicate the Davis mohu-
The County Court is i'm session, Judge
Hudson presiding. The Judge Is Wol h
ing hard 10 reduce nus docket. re il'
given two days 10 the civil cases, am
later on will tackle the criminal bust
ness. "a,
our new courthouse has passed the
foundation stage. and work Is rapidly
progressing on IL.
Farmers report wheat as looking wei,
despite the absence of the usual amount
OF snow The weather is delightful Az Al
other cCpious rain has taiieni ana rem
creek has on her Sunday clothes.
The new suspension bridge across Ieah
creek az Randolph avenue D. nearly
done. and is indeed "a thing OF beauty
and # looks 800 strong ana llfm una
one would almost think it VIII prove
JOY forever .tet
our people have enjoyed the 9eaullle.l
pictures in The Times OF the lai
daughters of Richmond who were tne
queens OF the kirmess. Goa oie7s w
ladies', argles of mercy alike In peace
and war. and in every portion OF out
dear old state. The ladies OF ula asN'
are now rehearsing "Our Boys Whlcu
thev viii give in the opera-ho on lne
llfh for the benefit of the tulashi 'o.iiI,
tolerate monument which lhes VIII
fItiI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
IRON TRADE DRIPPING.
Some Activity In Foundry Iron-Eneet of
the Currency ~ituttior.


NEW YORK. Feb 5.-Thc Iron Age in
its weekly review OF iron and metal trades
tomorrow, will say:
The heavy and widespread subscrip-
tons TO the new loan cannot help having
a good influence on the general bcsiness
situation OF the country. and IN that inn
provenent. the iron and allied trades
must have their share. Few are likely TO
forget however. that il is merely n pail
alive, and not cure for the evils OF
the currency-question situation and the
financial position Of the government, so
that business men will take advantage OF
the better feeling IN conservative spirit.
The iron trade Is drifting. There is
comparatively little doing. Some Besse-
mer pig Is selling from second hands at
S2 10 N2.2l, while steel is peddling at
$3.50 TO SIS.
There has been some inquiry for and
moderate selling OF wire rods, and "A
moderate run OF business I'm finished iron
and steel oil over the country. but there
ia no vim In the business. In foundry
iron there has been some activity. The
Chicago furnaces have lowered their price
and have charged considerable business
In their own market.
In the South the cast-iron pipe men
have placed orders for about 1900 tons
and quite some hard tonnage has been
placed IN tidewater markets az low prices
quite large business has been done in
copper Tor early delivery, and the market
has decidedly stlfened.
Lead, too, has shown "A rising tendency.
and spelter is unquestionably in better
shape
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

Great Excitement Prevailed, but Ne
Trouble Followed.

FRANKFORT. Ky. Feb. The great
est crowd that has ever attended io-1
ballot was present this morning go
Galleries were crowded. and some women
were present at first. but tlelr Ieafs Fo'
the best OF them and they went away.
The .rcafest excitement prevailed, AMI
tine crowd was with difficulty Kept rom
pushing on 10 the moor or - House.
When the name of Senator Hayward
was called me asked 20 De lowed 10
explain his vote. lie said he was or
sound money hut was confronted 10y BE-
pecuiar crisis. 6e was not moved by
= threat but in Oi~~er 10 secure the great
est good for the greatest number ne
would vote for Blackburn
This announcement was receiver WIN
great applause. senator Hayward mas
heretofore voted for gold standard
senator Holloway. who has also voted
mat way. voted for Blackburn.
senator siege voted for Hunter.
The result OF the ballot vas as FOL ~.
Hunter. 66 Blackburn. 50. McCreafs, -
Carlisle. .. Bate !. ,...,-.. 49,. 3D..
Air rate offered "A resolution that iue
ioint assembly 20 into the election CT a
librarian. While he was reading a mo-
lion was made 10 adjourn The motion
vas nut. The Democrats Kissed me Lieu
and say his ruling to-
dav will make trouble to-,norrow.
AIR Beckham was worn out this MORN
ing lie arrived in the city this morning
after driving sixty miles through the
corntrr 10 arrive in time 10 vote for a
senator. lie will serve on the same com
mittees as the late Isaac Wilson.
Senator OcilVic made his appearance on
the floor OF the Senate ms morning Tor
The first time Ills physician accompanied
him and watched him closely. This makes
the last Democrat 10 come. and gives
the same number AZ the Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
uoEn1AND AyD BorsE ~ couRr.
They VIII Make stubborn Fight-A Plea
Of Not Guilty Entered.

PITTsBURG. PA, Feb. Major W.
c. Moreland. cx-City Attorney for Pitts
burg. and his assistant ". H. House,
were called 90 answer charges OF r-Jl-
feasance in office before Judge stowe.
presiding bon the Criminal Court, this
morning. They have prepared for a
stubborn fight. and began il at The very
outset.
There was fair crowd present at $40
O'Clock when the cases were called.
The attorneys representing Mr.. More
land were Ferguson d Georhring Those
representing Mr.. House We're Messrs.
Patterson. OBricn. and Brennan. t.
defendants sat behid their couns,1 and
closely watched every point in the hre-
lmiUary proceedings
Attorney Gochring entered plea OF
not guilty.
Attorney Patterson moved that the in
dictment against Sir. House Doe quashed.
This motion judge stowe ruled ont OF
order. but the cOufl Dee said. was willing
90 hear the motion submitted in writing.
Mr. Patterson made "a short argument I'm
support of the motion. az the-cni of which
the court oycrrulod tine motion.
Mr. Ferguson presented similar mo-
ton in behalf OF SIR Moreland which was
also Overruled.
The counsel then took the selection OF "a
jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06

the note. the har-kceper threw Up his
hands In an attitude of mingled aston
ishment and grief. after which he de-
libcrately tore up the note, and Informed
the collector that he had been robbed
and deserted by his wife.
After seeking for his wife in VAIN.
Atkins went TO police headquarters ana
notified Chicf-of- Police Howard Of what
had happened. Major Howard listened
10 the mans story. and then de'ancu
Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson 10 inVesusa'e
the case. ,.
Sergeant Tomlinson made nihsVn'
search for the woman, and nnaiiy oi'-
covered that she had taken the SCUM.
bound train over the Atlantic Coast
Line. which left this city at s:o5 a. NJ.
IN to q late hour last night the Woiia,l
whereabouts were "A matter OF conlec'u,c'
ana n was thought by Atkins that she
had gone 20 Savannah. Ga.
A colored servant who disappeared aoou'
the same dime with the Akins womah
10 ,bourbt "a have accompanied the run
away wife.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-06
rur JAMES RIrER coNyocATIoN.
Two Sessions Were Held in 1t. Marks
Church by the Body Yesterday.

Church by the Body Yesterday.
Tho .5gnes River Convocation recon
,.oreJ Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
i'm 81. Marks Episcopal church. The
first hour was spent by the ministers
present in devotional discussions. AT
II o'clock service was held. with noN
communion. IL was conducted by Rev.
=. C.. Nash and Rev. J.. X. Mason, with
Rov : 5. Hepburn reading the service.
The convocation sermon was preached
bv Rev. T. r. Nugcnt. His text was
from the Sth chapter OF St. John and
96th vorse-"If the son shall make YOU
free. YOU shall be free indeed rms
sermon was under two heads, Implied
slavery" and "Doliverauce.' The speak
err showed how we are all in bondage
being children of habit. He SAID hu-
n,anitv was a slave TO the habits OF
fashion. politics. worries, and cares ana
that il was useless for any one 10 ny
and throw off habit without help from
Christ The sermon was most aDle
one.
Luncheon was served at / O'Clock by
the ladies' of the church, after which me
convocation went into executive session.
with the president. Rev. J. J. Gravatt
NJ tho Church Of the Holy Trinity, pre-
siding. After the minutes had been READ
and approved. the report Of the treasurer
of the convocation was received, ana IL
showed that after paying all expenses
from October 29th, the convocaton had
on hand a balance Of S.2'.
A number of committees reported and
much routine business was transacted.
Several changes in the bylaws Of the
convocation We're made.
After the evening service, the Rev.
Hartley Carmichael. of St. Pauls church'
onened the discussion for the evening.
''rhe Modern Method Of Raising Church
Funds"
Rev. r. A. Goodwin and Rev. ). ).
Hepburn also spoke ably upon this sub
ject.
The Convocation viii be in session
again to-day.
AT $3.50 o'clock i'm the afternoon. Miss
Sallie Stuart. of Alexandria. the secre-
tary of the Virginia branch Of Woman's
Auxiliary TO Missions, talked to the ladies
of St. Marks upon the subject OF mis-
sions. in the lecture-room Of the church.