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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
JOHN MADDEN WRITES.
PopuIist Candidate for Congress
States His Position on Sons Mat


ters.
An old friend and army comrade Of
the father of John Madden, the Popu-
list candidate for congress in this dis
trict, who was nominated Tor congress
at Emporia on Wednesday, wrote him
a letter of congratulation and assured
him that he would receive the votes of
the Silver Republican league. Madden
has answered his letter and stated his
position on several questions, which
may be Of interest to the voters of this
community His letter is as follows:
Nothing can give me more pleasure
than the assurance of the friendship
of the Republican Free Silver league
of your county. Knowing their devo-
ton to the traditions of the party I
can understand how deeply wronged
they have been by the action of the St.
Louis convention and how these brave
men can forget party and strike for the
safety and independence of our COM
mon country This is our country and
it is time for US to give the money
changers in EngIan to understand that
we have not forgotten the example of
1776.
In 1914 an English army burned
Washington and now an English army
is in our midst, not with the torch, but
what is more dangerOus-the power of
money-and it is time we were aroused
for the final struggle between despot-
ism and Republican institutions. The
industrial classes of England are
bound to the same wheel as our own
countrymen They know what the
power of the money changer is, who
coins their sweat and toll into money
and leaves them without a heritage in
old age. It is a part of the great plan
to reduce industrialists all over the
world to serfdom, and it will in a meas
ure succeed if this country does not
shake off the gald standard.
You may say to the league for me
that I stand for the United States
against all the nations of the earth
Not only in finance but in everything
else that constitutes the greatness and
Independence Of a free people.
The unrestricted coinage of silver
means vastly more than a mere expan-
sion of the currency. It means that
silver will again take its place as one
of the moneys of the constitution, and
the courts of the future will say that it
can never again be demonetized. tt
means, that the United States with its
resources will again take it's place
among the commercial nations, and its
people feel again the warm blood of
prosperity. 1t means. ultimately. the
commercial supremacy of this country
among the silver using countries, and
thus the dream of the great statesman.
James G. Blaine, will be realized.
My heart beats warmly for the old
Second cavalry and rest assured that
if I am elected to congress the "oId
boys will be safe in my hands. I
think they know this without any
statement from me- Anything that
you may feel like communicating from
time to time will be appreciated, and
bear in mind that my position is well
defined and pledged to the free and I'M
limited coinage of silver at the ratio
of 16 to land no compromise.
thanking you again, remain sincerely
yours, JOHN MADDEN
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
ALMOST ALL FOR SILVER.
Street Railway Employees Of St. Louis
Almost All AGAINST Gold.

st. Louis, Aug. lin order to wean
the employees Of the Union Depot Rail
way company from the free silver
heresy," efforts are being made by the
officials of the company to form a gold
standard club composed exclusively of
the employees.
The club once formed, ga campaign
of education is to be inaugurated
through speeches and campaign liter
allure.
From the result of an effort recently
made by the company to ascertain the
sentiments of its employees, it seems
improbable that the men will take the
gold cure" without gagging-
The matter was set on foot several
weeks ago. To ascertain just how much
of a membership could be secured,
poll of the employees was taken about
one week ago on the money issue.
The officials of the road decline to
state the result of the poll They say
voted for free silver, and let it go at
that.
Just what the proportion was is
matter of dispute. Some of the en-
plOyes seen declare that four ffthS were
in favor of silver, while others state
than that.
All agree that the sentiment was
overwhelmingly in favor of silver.
As an example the result at the car
sheds of the California avenue line, at
Virginia avenue and Wabash street,
was 12S for free silver, nine for gold
and IS non-committal.
This is the more remarkable because
every employee of the system knows
that the officers, from the president to
the general superin tendent, are pro-
nounced advocates of the single gold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
COLPLTMENTS BRYAN.
John J. Ingalls, Says His New York
Speech Was Remarkably Strong
Presentation.

Atchison, Aug 17.-John J. INGALLS,,
with reference to Bryan's New York
speech, said in an interview:
From Bryan's point of view, 1t is
remarka bly, clear, strong, calm ana
forcible presentation. The premises are
wrong and the argument defective, but
the address is an adroit ana efrectivye
appeal to the discordant elements Of his
partv. which it is his work to harmon
lie. The Grafton is an immense ad-
vance over the Chicago speech to which
he owes his nomination. By it he has
MT himself on higher plane than he
bas vet occupied intellectually and it
will be necessity to take him seriously
hereafter
II look for an entire change Of front
in our line of battle before the cam
paign closes" continued the ex-senator.
1.-THE people appear to be much less IN
terested in the silver question than in
other aspects of the campaign. They
recall the prosperity of Harrison's ad-
ministration. and when they reflect
that our financial system is the same
now as then, they realize that hard
times must come from some other di-
rectiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
BRECKINRIDGE FOR GOLD.
He Cannot Stand the Chicago Plat
form aud Repudiates It

Lexington, KY, Aug 1.-THE ex-
pected bolt of ex-COngressman W. G.
P. Breckenridge occurred Saturday af-
ternOOn when he renowned the Chi
cago platform and advocated a third
ticket. 1t was on the occasion of the
Fayette county national Democratic
convention to choose delegates to the
state convention to be held in Louis
vile next Thursday. He was chosen
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tions. He prepared the resolutions and
read them to the convention much in
the same style as he would deliver a
political speech. The tone of the res
Olutions is thoroughly antagonistic to
the Chicago platform, holding that it
tends towards POpulism and socialism.
The resolutions indOrse the action of
the president in protecting life and
property at Chicago and pledge the
national Democrats to the support of
the supreme court and the constitution.
Breckenridge will make a speech be
fore the state convention next Thurs
day when he viii show why a third
ticket ought to be nominated and why
true Democrats cannot support the
Chicago nominees
The general impression is that Breck-
inridge viii run for congress from the
Ashland district as the candidate of
the National Democracy; that the com
mittee will declare him the nominee
without contest for the nomination be-
ing made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
MORRISON NOTES.
Personals and Items Among the EN-
ployes of the Santa Fe.


From Our Special Correspondent
Fireman A H. Dunlap has returned
from visit with friends at Glenwood
Springs.
Thomas B. Paxton, son of Master
Mechanic Thomas Paxton, has entered
the NickersOn shops in the capacity of
machinist apprentice.
NJ G. Mabon, day yardmaster, has
returned from a visit of 80 days with
relatives in Pennsylvania.
Fireman Adam Cox, on the Hutchin-
son branch, is laying off on account of
the serious illness of his wife.
Engine Al, in service on the Great
Bend branch has been shopped for
general repairs.
Fireman Edmond Leslie of Emporia
has taken leave of absence for 80 days,
and accompanied by his wife, will visit
with relatives in Indianapolis, Ind.
Since the burning of the passenger
depot at NickersOn, the old freight de-
pot has been fitted up for depot pur-
poses. The ticket office, dispatcher's
Office, and telegraph offices have been
located in a vacant store building just
north of the depot.
l. COnrOe, formerly master mechanic
of the western division at La Junta
and later travelling engineer of that di-
vision, has returned to the middle di-
vision in the capacity of locomotive
engineer, and has taken a passenger
run on trains 1 and 2 out of Newton.
He displaces Engineer B. z. Dick, who
will take a freight run, displacing En-
gineer H. c. Forester, the latter re-
turning to this point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
To Colorado, Montana, Hot Springs,
Puget Sound and Pacific Coast
Via Burlington Route.

Take the shortest and most desirable
line to the far west; complete trains
from the Missouri River. Daily train
leaves Kansas City at 1910 a. m, ar
rives Billings, Montana, 1850 miles dis
tant, 6:45 next evening; free chair cars
Kansas City to Billings; sleepers Kan
sas City to Lincoln; through sleepers
Lincoln to Billings. Connects with fast
train beyond to Montana and Puget
Sound. Ten to twenty-five hours short
er than other lines from Kansas City.
Through sleepers and chair cars Mis-
souri, River to Denver; Rio Grande
scenic line beyond for Colorado, Utah
and California.
Ask Agent for tickets over the estab-
Ifshed through lines of the Burlington
Route l. w. WAKELEY
Gen. Pass Agent
St. Louis, Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
NEWS OF BETHANY.
improvements at the Seminary and
Prospects For the Year.

4TOSp6CJS OF GAS I ear.
Bethany college expects to start out
well this year. and one of the faculty
says that everything points to an en-
rOllment much in excess of last year.
The building has been thoroughly
renovated with paint and caIcimine.
the plumbing and steam plant over
hauled, that nothing may be lacking
for the health and comfort of the pu-
pills.
Miss Lena NJ CASTOR, who takes
charge of the department of elocution
this year. is a graduate of the Emerson
School of Oratory and Physical Cul-
ture, Boston. This is the leading
school of its kind in the United States
ed by many of the faculty.
The piano department continues IN
der the charge Of Miss WhittIesey and
Miss Coughlan, the latter of whom has
been studying this summer under Dr.
VIM. Mason of New York.
OF one OF Miss Whittlesey's pupils
who IS studying under DR.. Mason, that
gentleman said: Very few come to
me so well prepared. She needs no fur
Their instruction in technic.'
The vocal department continues in
charge of Miss Hollis, who had marked
success last year. Miss Hollis has
been studying this summer with
Madame Pappenheim of New York, an
eminent artist. She gives Miss Hollis
high praise for her excellent training
in the Italian method.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
PRINTING BRYAN'S SPEECH
Distribution of 25, 900 Copies Per Day
Will Be Begun at Once.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Mr. Bryan's
New York speech has been sent to the
printer and its distribution will be com
menced tomorrow at the rate of %. 900
copies a day. Mr.. Bryan is now en-
gagged in reading the press report of
the address, and such corrections as he
may make will be received in time to
have the campaign committees publ
cation absolutely correct The de-
mand for the speech has already begun,
and it is expected that it viii steadily
increase Although the address was
published in every newspaper, there is
a general desire to have it in pamphlet
form, so that it can be carried in the
pocket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Alonzo Beal to Frank Brutus, for
$500, lots IA to 81, inclusive, in block 9,
Valencia.
81, lot 341 and south half lot 339 Jack
son street, also lots 463 and 465 in block
t. Buchanan street, Kings addition;
also lot 344 Tyler; also lots AS and 44S
Lincoln street in Kings addition.
The school board of district No. So to
Charles Stevens. for SIS, one acre in
section %, township II, range 13.
Louisa Voorhis to George H. Bower
for 81 800 lots 10, 20, 81 and % in block
13, Auburndale.
H. H Miller to George Younggreen
for 5000, lot 20 on Quincy street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
CHANUTE ITEMS.
Personals and Notes Among the EN-
ployes of the Santa Fe.
FROM Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent.
Engineer Patrick Ryan and family
have returned from a visit in St Louis
Fireman Thomas Wood and Mrs
Wood have gone to Ottawa for a weeks
visit.
Henry Q. Eaton has returned from a
visit with his father in Fl Madison,
Iowa.
Engineer F. F. COulson is laying off
and viii take his family to Illinois for
a two weeks visit
Engineer Boswell is running. engine
As, while his engine is undergoing re-
pairs.
Engineer Edward Wall has taken the
switch engine in the Chanute yards,
relieving Engineer H. 0. Arnold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
To St Paul and minneapolis Via
Burlington Route.

Two splendid through trains each day
from. Missouri River points to the north
via the old established Burlington
Route and Sioux City line Day train
bzs handsome observation vestibuIed
sIeepers free chair cars, and dining
cars north of Council Bluffs. Night
train has handsome sieepers to Omaha,
Council Bluffs and Sioux City, and par
lor cars Sioux City north.
Consult Ticket Agent.
l. w WAKELEY,
Gen. Pass. Agent
St. Louis, Mo.
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To Chicago, St Louis and the East
Via Burlington Route.

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast vestibuled trains to the
east via the Burlington Route
Handsome new compartment sleep
ers (same rate as standard sleepers).
chair cars (seats free), Kansas City and
ST. Joseph to St. Louis; standard sleep
ers. chair cars and dining cars-"pay
for what you order''-to Chicago. Take
the ''Vestibuled Elf to Chicago. and
the "Vestibuled Limited" to St Louis.
Ask Agent for tickets via the Bur
hngton Route
L. w WAKELEY,
Gen. Pass Agent,
St. Louis, Mo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
Real Estate Sales.

Scott & Ferguson, the real estate
agents. SIS Kansas avenue, today sold
the old Peck homestead, 612 Tyler
street, now owned by J. w Thurston.
for 81. SIS; during the present week they
also sold ITO West Tenth avenue to
George Hamilton of Trenton, Mo, for
81. 400 and No. 1911 West Sixth for $3.50
to J. A. Ramsey. They report a large
inquiry for medium priced properties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
THE FLORAL QUEEN.

Form of Ballot Which May be Used.
Ballots to be used in voting for the
Queen of the Floral Festival, should be
of the following form and may be cut
out from the Journal, filled in and vo-
ted. although any similar form, written
or printed will do:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17
Thnrston opens the Iowa oampa1gn.

Otturnzva, Ia, Aug. 17.--Ta this city
Saturday the campaign in Iowa was
opened by Senator Thurston of Ne
braske. who addressed 1000 persons in
the afternoon in the park and nearly
as many more again in the opera house
at nights
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17

we can 1aunder ladies' shirtwaists to
suit the most critical customer. Peer
less Steam Laundry. 112 and IA West
Eighth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-17

to meet next Saturday night in Trades
Assembly hall There were about fifty
present just before adjournment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
NO EXCUSE FOR EXISTENCE.


The prevalent u"tterances Of sound
money democrats of the class of William
F. Harrity, that they are fighting to
preserve the democracy from destruc-
ton. but that if the party insists on
riding headlong into chaos, they will
go along with it, is instructive as a dis
closure of the illogicality of the ultra
party man. Mr.. Harrity's own asser-
ton that he is "a democrat first, and
a sound.money nan second" is use
full as evidence from the partisan him
self that he has no excuse for existence.
The right of a political party to have
any existence has been often stated by
the advocates of party organization to
be in the necessity that there shall be
a party to advocate certain principles
of government, state policy or admin
istration, aud to unite within its ranks
the efforts of those believing in those
principles. This is true within reason ;
but the most manifest operation of
that agreement is that those who be-
lieve in the principles or measures adj
vocated by q certain party should sup
port it, and that those who disbelieve
in them should oppose it. But this is
what Mr.. Harrity and those of his Pc
culiar order declare that they will hot
do. They degrade the extreme and
questionable patriotism Of "Our coun-
try, right or wrong into "Our party,
right or wrong" and thus take away
the only foundation in reason that any
party can plead for its right Of being.
There is more reason and consistency
In the course Of the free silver repub-
licans who have left that party. They
believed in free silver, and as their old
party was opposed to that measure,
right course was to seek a party
belief was Identical with their
own. The superstition Of partisans OF
The Harrity class is one of the greatest
obstacles to intelligent verdicts of the
on any issue. But fortunately
that superstition is every year dying
put among the masses Of the people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
The Wage Schedule.

P%rrTsBURG, Pa , July 6-Represen.
tatives of the various state precepto.
ries composing the national window
glass workers association are in ma.
tional% convention here to-day for the
purpose Of considering the differences
which exist between the two factions,
and of bringing about harmonious re-
lations; and also to consider a demand
for an increase in wages. The present
administration, which is headed by
President Burns, ia antagonized by a
large number of influential members,
who charge that the president has
failed to manifest sufficient activity in
the interest of the order, and especially
In the matter Of wage schedule. The
probabilities are, however, that the
will be smoothed over, and that
harmony and unity will be restored.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
F,ftIeth Anniversary.

MONTEREY, CAL, July 6.-The cele.
bration incident to the ffti.th an.
niversary of the first raising of the
flag OF the unlon in California, and
which took place here, opened to-day.
An elaborate program has been pre-
pared, and patriotic citizens from all
parts OF the state, 10 a total of many
thousands, will assist in carrying it
out. The celebration will last for two
days, and tomorrow Thomas Yfodlee,
who raised the flag on July 7 b, 1876,
will repeat the performance. There
are also celebrations 10 San Francisco
and many other cities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
Over in Mora County
o the Editor of the Optic.

To the Editor of the Optic.
HOLMAN, n. AZ , July 1st, 1861;
has been raining here every day for a
week, and crops and mountain sides
are beginning to look green. Crops
are mostly saved.
Rev. J. M. Whitlock is expected over
from Taos, to-day, to take his family
home.
Joe Doherty is taking advantage of
the wet weather, and is putting
more land into alfalfa.
Simon Vorenberg is sending out
freighters 10 Las Vegas every day
now
Eugenio Romero has commenced
work on a dwelling house. Eugenio is
seriously thinking Of getting married.
III 4rN NnN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
Aqua Clara Resort.

The Aqua Clara resort Is situated about
eighteen miles from Las Vegas, at the foot
OF Mineral hill at the junction OF two bic.
turesque c%anons, the Blue and Tecolote.
A beautiful small lake is formed opposite
the motel, about which Is a forest Of pine,
balsam and spruce trees, which make the
place very desirable for those suffering
from lung and throat difficulties. A free
carriage leaves the New Optic hotel at 8 o.
M. every Monday, transportation both
ways furnished without cost to visitors.
The hotel is built and furnished for con-
venience and comfort, and the table is
6ountifully supplied and the cooking Ia
hrst-class. The water is the best to be
had In New Mexico. and comes pure and
sparkling from springs in the mountain
side. Rates IS per week. Further infor.
nation given at this Office and at the New
Optic hotel. w. E. Estes.
Prom
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07

The Blake Ranch, on the head Of the Ric
Sapello, Is now prepared to receive a limit.
ed number of b~oarders. This ranch ia
located in the heart of the mountains, amid
the most beautiful scenery in the world,
where brook trout and wild game offer
ample diversion for the nimrod or anyone
seeking outdoor sport. 1t is located only
twenty five miles from Las Vegas, and
within eight miles of the Rio Pecos, and
Only three miles from the headwaters of
the Rio Gallinas. Address,
Address Mrs. j. p. Blake, Rociada, or in
quire for ~conyeyances and rates Of w, K.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. M.
y. p. BLAKE,
T-tf Rociada, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07

Don PEDRO PEREA, of Bernalillo, is
10 Las Vegas, to-day, in attendance at
the wool growers association, instead
of beng at Patterson, New Jersey, as
a member of the designated committee
to officially notify Carrot A. Hobart OF
his nomination by the republicans for
the vice presidency.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
Law OF

II Subscribers order the discontinuance
OF newspapers, the publishers may con-
paid.
II subscribers refuse or neglect to take
their newspapers ron the ONCE to which
they are sent, they are held responsible un.
I'll they have settled the bills and ordered
them discontinued.
If subscribers move to other places with
put informir X the publisher, and the news
papers are sent to the former place OF resi-
dencs they are then RESPONSIBLE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07

In cases of typhoid fever, diphtheria and other
wasting diseases, when the patient has been
rcdrcelin flesh, and strength, and begins the
toilsome climb TO health. Here Hoods Sarsa-
parilla finds its place. 1t enriches the blood,
strengthens the nerves, gives tone to the di-
gestive organs, and builds up tie whole system.
Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner pills,
assist digestion cure headache. Csc. a box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-07-07
MOUNTAIN RESORTS.
Beautiful Places of Retreat for
the Health and Pleasure
Seeker.
Harvey,s Mountain Home.

This resort is famous for its comfort,
cleanliness, superior table, abundance OF
rich milk and cream, as well as for its uu.
rivaled scenery and numerous nearby
points of interest. The best trout fishing
is accessible by short excursions to either
branch of the Gallinas. Hermit Peak
and grand canon are of easy access. Bur-
ro's are furnished to guests for daily
riding. The Pecos National Park is within
six miles, and is reached by easy trail
expeditions Can be QUILTED and guide Sc
cured at the ranch.
For transportation and terms, inquire OF
Judge wooster, East Las Vegas. or adj
dress. H. A, HARVEY.
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San Ignacio Resort.

The Hermitage is a new hotel situated at
the foot of Hermit's Peak, on the Sapello
river, up among the pines. 1t has many
advantages not usually found at summer
resorts, a good hotel with modern improve
ments and we'll furnished rooms, q post
office is located at this point, and free tele.
phone connection is had with Las Vegas.
The table is bountifully supplied at ell
times with all that the season affords.
Guests wishing to come, eau telephone and
a conveyance will be sent for them. Rates,
$S 10 per week. j. y. LUJAN Proprietor.