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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Now deducting the Examinations the
bids stand as follows
ThOs. H. Bowers, $23, 365, less $11 46O
stands S119O5.
Henry Bennett. $18.19s, less $685.,
stands So, S58.
q. Fellows a9 g y ysnsant. s17418, less S.,
E. F. A Clark, $16.74O, less $5.655,
stands S11,05S.
This makes Fellows and vansant the
lowest, under Mr.. Bennett by 81, 290
and 81, SIT under Mr.. Clark
Now if it was the purpose of the ex-
ecutive council to favor their favOrite
as your article states, in making these
eliminatiOnS, then why did not they
eliminate the last two items and leave
in the entrances? This would have
given the contract to Messrs. Fellows
and Vansant for $15,4 68, or 1915 lower
than Mr.. Clark's simply because the
council was considering it from a bust
ness standpoint and not one of faVOrit-
ism.
Now supposing that this contract
was awarded to Mr.. Clark as a whole
with the understanding that the elm
nations would be deducted later on if
found necessary, to keep within the
MEANS of available funds to prosecute
the work. Taking his figures, the
state would lose over $4,000 according
to his eIiminationS.
While if under the present contract
they find later on that they will be
able to complete all of the work as set
forth in the present specifications they
the state, without being compelled to
contract the whole at the present time
regardless of money matters, or other
complications which are always arts
ing; for the reason, that so long as we
get the aggregate work completed at
a cost not to exceed the lowest bid or
less, will be a saving, and this Messrs
Fellows and Vansant or any other con-
tractor will be required to do, and we
have no fear but what we can make
contracts to this effect. One thing you
can rest assured in and that is the
council will keep within the means as
they are provided for under the law;
in paying for the work being done on
the state house. And if this same bust
ness principal had been adhered to in
times passed and gone, on one single
transaction the state would now be
ahead about SIS, 600. 1t is also true that
no money was to be paid on the con-
tract until the 18th of January, 1897
but at the rate taxes are being paid
in, the outstanding contract together
with the furnishing of the rooms would
absorb all of the money available at
that time.
Now the parties that are interesting
themselves so much in this matter and
trying to make it appear that they
have been unjustly dealt with, and
that favOritism is shown in the letting
of contracts, we'll know that all the
contracts so far have been awarded by
public letting and to the lowest bid
der, where combined bids were asked
for, and no Examinations made. And
further, examinations in public lettings
are as a rule asked for, as a proper
protection to the parties paying for
the work, and that they have no right
to impugn the motives of the council
in the letting of this contract, for it
was done strictly on business prfnci-
pies and in the direct interest of the
state. J. c. HOLLAND.
State House Architect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
AHOT BUN IN THE sun.
Chase of a Suspicious Beggar For a
Mile.


Sergeant Donovan and City License
Collector Kingsland had a long run af-
ter a young man who was begging near
Second and Topeka avenues yesterday.
Word came to the police that three
boys were begging food and clothing in
that vicinity at about 1880 o'clock TINS
morning. Donovan and k1ngSlano
started after them and soon caugnI
sight of the one who was taking care OF
the clothing which the others gathered
Upon seeing the officers he started on
the run. The officers followed close De
hind.
The boy was not caught until he had
run into Wards pasture, fully a mile
from where he began to run.
The officers called to several people 10
stop the fleeing boy, but they did not
respond. Upon returning with the
prisoner, the officers found the two
other boys who were with this one, and
they put them under arrest. At first
the two boys said they did not know the
other one, but finally acknowledged
that the three started from Fort WORTH
Texas, together.
They said that they were on their way
to Kansas City, where they expected TO
work. They gave the names of Jerome
Gabert, Virgil Parker, and Will Ma
honey. They claim to have we'll DIDO
parents living at Fort Worth. and are
rather good looking boys. They are
aged about IS years. One of them had
on two pairs of trousers, and another
had a large amount of clothes wrapped
in a bundle. They are held until word
can be received from Fort Worth. I'll
tell you, Kingsland and I had a warm
ovan. Nobody would stop him when
we called .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
FUSION ON ELECTORS.
How the Democrats Expect to Get
Bryan and Sewal Electors.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. ia special to
the Bee from Ottumwa says:
Before leaving for New York to at
tend the meeting of the National Dem
ocratic committee, G. A. WEIGH, tenn
pOrary secretary, set at rest a great
many of the rumOrS in regard to the
action of w J. Bryan in reference to
his acceptance or refusal of the Popu-
list Endorsement
Mr.. Bryan has caused it to be given
out on several occasions that he would
not accept the Endorsement given by
the Populists unless his running mate,
Sewau was seconded. This is true
but it is also true that Mr.. Bryan will
not refuse the Endorsement As the
matter will stand it will be left with
the individual POpulists to do as they
choose on casting their votes. In each
state the national committeeman has
his instructions to this wise. They
will offer inducements to the PopuIists
to secure fusion on electors and they
will secure in this way a complete fu-
sion of the electoral vote. If this fu-
sion is accomplished there will be no
difficulty as regards the electors If
the POpuliStS demand electors for Bry-
an and Watson the Democrats will
withhold their fusion on state and con
gressional tickets.
By liberal use Of state and congress-
iOna1 offices they hope to appease the
Populists for the turning down of Wat
son, and the national Democratic COM
mittee hopes to make this fusion in
every state on the electoral ticket
Should the contingency arise that the
POpulists will not endorse, then of
course there viii be two sets of cleo
tors with Bryans name at the head
Should there be many Bryan and Wat
son electors chosen it would create a
great deal of power in the hands of the
Populist electors and greatly compli-
cate matters.
Electors for Bryan and Watson could
demand that unless the second place
be given to Watson they would not
vote for Bryan. Right here is where
the national committee is playing poll
ties in its fusion. Walsh says there are
only two states in the Union where
there is going to be any difficulty
about this fusion on the electors; these
two states are Georgia and Alabama
But then he smiled and said, t'See
what Alabama did the other day; gave
$4,000 majority over the POpulists, and
in the state of Alabama we will have a
large enough vote over the Populists
to elect Bryan and SeWaI electors
over those for Bryan and Watson; we
are situated the same in Georgia.
This is the reason that Mr. Walsh
and the other members of the national
committee have allowed the fact that
Watson was creating a great deal of
disturbance and that Bryan has said
he would not accept the POpulist in
dorsement to give them little worry
The success they are meeting with IN
this great scheme, trading state and
congressional offices for Bryan will be
shown in this state Wednesday at the
Democratic state convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
ON "ELIMINATIONS."
State Architect Holland Writes
a Letter,
Justifying the Action of the Ex-
ecutiYe Council
In the Letting of the Contract For the
Completion of the State House.
Topeka, kan. Aug. s. 1896.

Topeka, kan.s aug O. 1880
To the Editor of the State Journal;
In reply to your article Of Saturday
evening and evening before regarding
the letting of the last contract in the
finishing of the state house, permit
me to make a statement or two in JUS
tice to the facts in the case.
The executive council some two
months ago instructed me to prepare
plans, details and specifications for
the finishing Of all the rooms not yet
finished on the first, second and third
floors, exclusive of the library room
These were deemed necessary from the
fact that the law requires these rooms
to be finished before the converting of
the next legislature. At this meeting,
the question of finishing the north and
south entrances was discussed, and L
was instructed to include this work
and take alternative bids, so that at
the time of letting the contract II II
was found that there was going to be
a shortage of money these could then
be eliminated from the contract,
While getting this work ready, and
specifications already out, was in
structed to include the finishing of a
room or corridor between the supreme
court room and clerks office that these
quarters might be made more COM
plete. Then the question of putting in
windows in light shaft around the
dome in basement and cementing the
floors of same to keep out more COM
plete the storms that always gave
more or less trouble, might also be in
Guided, with the understanding that
alternative bids would be taken, and
If IT was found necessary to eliminate
these it could be done on the day of
letting. So I prepared an addenda, to
the specifications already completed
for this work, and in the blank bid,
which is always prepared for the bid
ders to make their bids out on it read:
THAT is case the entrances are elm
mated, deduct from above bid the sum
of $-''
And in case the windows around
dome in basement are eliminated, de-
duct from above bid the sum of
In case the corridor between su-
preme court and clerks office is elm
mated, deduct from above bid the sum
of $''
Now what are the facts in the case?
Simply this, as will be shown by the
following bids that the contract was
let to the lowest bidder by unanimous
vote all being present;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
TENN. DEMOCRATS WON.
In the County Elections in That State
the Republican Vote Fell Off

Nashville, Aug. 11.-Messrs r. NJ.
Barton, jr., NJ. NJ. Neil and S. F. Will
son, Democratic candidates for judges
of the court of chancery appeals, were
today elected over w. F. Poston, w
R. Turner and P. c. Smithson, Repub~
lican nominees. These were the only
nominees voted for over the state, and
the election has no political signifi-
canoe. County officers were elected
over the state, and the returns show
decreased Republican and increased
Democratic votes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
HOT WINDS BLOW.
South and Southeast Kansas Points
Burned by Hot Winds

Wichita, Kan, Aug 11.-Reports of
continued hot winds have been re-
ceived from Conway Springs, Seward,
Arkansas City, New Albany, Mount
Hope, Newton, Florence, Beaumont.
City, Burton, Bluff City, Hazelton and
Kiowa. Most of these points have had
no rain for ten days or two weeks.
Sterling, Kan, Aug. 11.-Saturday
the mercury was 1O6 in the shade and
yesterday 102. Farmers say the corn
will not make over half a crop, the
hot winds having worked damage all
over the country. Whole fields look as
though fire had passed through them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Old Peopla

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not stimulate
and contains no whisky nor other in
toxicant, but acts as a tonic or alter
ative It acts mildly on the stomach
and bowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organs, thereby aiding ma
ture in the performance of the func-
tons Electric Bitters is an excellent
appetizer and aids digestion. Old peo-
pie find it just exactly what they need.
Price so cents and 81 per bottle at J.
K. Jones' drug store, Fifth street and
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
ssA FAIR FACE MAY PROVE A FOUL BAR
CGAIN.' MARRY A PLAIN GIRL IF SHE USES
SAPOLIO
THE GILBERT FIGHT.
A Stormy Time Over Those Hapless
Children.

The Gilbert family affairs have not
yet been satisfactorily adjusted to all
parties concerned and at present Mrs.
]. L. Gilbert, wife of the doctor, has Ie-
gal custody of the two children.
Mrs. Gilbert came back to town Sat
urday under the care of a detective and
brought her two young children. who
are described as bright little ones.
The children were turned over to DR..
Gilbert and were with him at his home
at Sixth and Clay streets when action
was begun by Mrs. Gilbert to regain
possession of them on an order from the
court. Deputy Larry Sheehan ap-
peared at the house with the mother
and demanded the children.
They were out and he sat down to
wait.
According to his story he had a.
stormy time of it.
DR.. Gilbert, who is yet a young man,
sat on the porch. Mrs. Gilbert sat
near the curb under the shade of the
trees in the buggy.
Gilbert and his mother used most
abusive terms speaking of Mrs. Gilbert
IN her hearing, according to the officer.
Words said Mr. Sheehan that Ia
dies and gentlemen would hardly use
Young Mrs. Gilbert sat in the car
riage the while and said nothing.
I don't see why the children don't
come home" said DR.. Gilberts mother.
Il hope they never do and maybe they
won't" said DR.. Gilbert.
You came here before I did, didn't
your asked Sheehan-
YES said Gilbert
THAT settles it, said Sheehan, "I'n
get the children or you, and started to
drive away.
At this Gilbert ran after him.
.s'The children will be here in a min
ute said Gilbert. Keep your shirt on
can't your
Just then the children came up and
Sheehan and Mrs. Gilbert drove away
with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
BLAND SEES M'KINLEY.
He is Caller at the Mckinley Home
in Canton.

Canton, O., Aug. 11.-Among the dis
tinguished callers on Maj Mckinley
yesterday were r. P. Bland, with a
committee from Pittsburg which made
a, trip from Iron City to meet the Bry-
an party here. Mrs. Bland had gone
to Alliance. Mr.. Bland was told that
an address would be made here and
he was prevailed upon by the Pitts
The time spent at McKinley'S home by
Mr.. Bland was apparently very agree
able to both the honored caller and to
Mai. and Mrs. Mckinley
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction Civ
Ill. was told by her doctors that she
had consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery completely cured
Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida street, San
Francisco, suffered from a dreadful
cold, approaching consumption, tried
without result everything else and then
bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery and in two weeks was cured
He is naturally thankful 1t is such
results, of which these are samples
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in coughs and colds. Free
trial bottle at J. x Jones' drug store
Fifth street and Kansas avenue. Reg
ular size so cents and 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
To St Paul and Minneapolis Via"Bur-
linqtOn Route

Two splendid through trains each
day from Missouri river points to the
north via the old established Bur
ling Route" and Sioux City line. Day
train has handsome observation Vesti-
buled sIeepers, free chair cars and
dining cars (north of Council Bluffs).
Night train has handsome sleepers to
Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux City,
and parIor cars Sioux City north.
Consult ticket agent.
L. W. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent,
St. Louis Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
BucElen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, COrns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by J.
x. Jones, Fifth and Kansas Ave.
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To Chicago, st. Louis and the East
Via "Burlington Route.D

The travelling public is sure to find
the best fast Vestibuled trains from the
Missouri river to the east via the Bur
ungton Route" Elaborate compart-
ment slespers. (same rate as standard
sleepers) free chair cars of luxurious
pattern to St. Louis; standard sleepers
free chair cars and dining cars to Chi
cago.
Ask ticket agent for tickets via Yes
tibuled Eli to Chicago. and via the Yes
tibuled Limited to St. Louis.
L. w. WAKELEY
General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, No
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
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, filed in and vo-
ted. although any similar form, written
or printed will do:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
HOME-SEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.

Cheap Rates via Burlington Route
On August 4th. 18th, September 1st,
18th, 18th, October 9Th and goth, the
Burlington Route Will sell excursion
tickets at very low rates to points in
Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah,
Black Hills and other territory. Ask
your ticket agent.
L. W. WAKELEY, G. P. A,
St Louis Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

All instantaneous cough cures con
tain opiates and are liable to dry up the
phlegm and mucus in the bronchial
tubes and lungs, thereby causing con-
gestion. We guarantee Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup against this DANCER. All
druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

If you have ever seen a little child in
the agony of summer complaint, you
can realize the danger of the trouble
and appreciate the value of instanta-
neous relief afforded by De Wits Collie
& Cholera Cure. For dysentery and di-
arrhoea it is a reliable remedy. We
could not afford to recommend this as q
cure unless it were a cure. G. w. STAINS
field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Theories of cure may be discussed ct
length by physicians, but the suffereus
want quick relief; and One Minute
Cough Cure will give it to them. A
safe cure for children. It is s'the only
harmless remedy that produces imxne-
date results @. w. Stansdeld
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DR. Hands Collie Cure Exactly as Rep
resented.

Eureka, Kan, Oct 4, '95-I have
given DR.. Hands Collie Cure a trial
and find it to be exactly what you rep
resent it to be- I have tried most eve
rything for my baby and without much
effect until I received a sample of Dr.
Hands Collie Cure. which gives the
very best satisfaction. Mrs. EN- Hill
DR.. Hands Remedies for Children sold
by druggists for Is cents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

The whole system is drained and I'M
dermined by indolent ulcers and open
sores. De Wits Witch Hazel SaIve
speedily heals them. It is the best pile
cure known. G. w. Stansheld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11
Mineral Water.

The finest in the west. Come and try IT
J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 ". Eighth Ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

We do mending ana sew on buttons
Free of charge Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Broken edge collars made smooth By
Peerless Steam Laundry.
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bic ALLIGATOR Recantnred.

Providence, Aug. 1.-The big alli-
gator that spent yesterday and last
night in Bullock's Point cove, was cap
tured this morning, and is now safely
housed in the exhibition tank.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-11

Try US on collars. We can make them
look like new. Peerless Steam Laundry,
a12 and ia w. sth st. Phone 332.
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The King OF Pins. Beeehams-BEEoHAMs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-11-18
TO BARBER COUNTY TEACHERS.

The Southwest Kansas Teachers AS
sOclation Will be held at Wellington,
November 9th and 28th. We will be
pleased to see as many Barber county
teachers at this meeting as can posi-
bly, go. We will guarantee that you
will be well paid for your time and
money spent. On Friday evening the
Rev. Sam Small of Atlanta, Georgia.
will lecture to the teachers on the sub
ject: is our Civilization Failure. y
This lecture alone will pay you for the
trip. All teachers who can go please
report to the Co. Supt. as soon as pos
slble. The chairman of the executive
committee has written us that if we
shoald come in delegation they will
meet us at the depot with the band.
Tickets VIII be sold on the certificate
plan at one aud one third fare to mem
hers of the association. Let us all go,
if possible, and make this one of the
best meetings this district has ever
had. The program appears in another
column. f. Nj. SHELL,
Co. Supt.
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=
SHARON.

The weather has been very pleasant of late.
The health of the people is generally very
good.
Mr.. Shackelford and Son gave an entertain
ment at Enon on Friday evening. There was
good attendance On Saturday evening the
same parties gave another entertainment at
the Solf school house and the audience was
somewhat larger.
Mr.. Boswell drove TO the county seat on
Saturday. He will move from the Peterson
farm to the county seat where he will farm a
place of Horr's near the depot.
Wheat is looking fine at present.
Corn cid not yield quite so we'll as many had
expected but it sells ut a better price than
some had expected. 1t brings Is cents at sha-
ron.
Cornelius Burgett was in sharon on satur-
day.
David Clough and wife were doing some
trading in Sharon Saturday.
Il. b. Stoekstii is raising Jersey swine They
are nice looking hogs of dark redish hue He
keeps pure breed but thinks that cross
with tine Poland China is an improvement on
both the pure Hoods. L. B. keeps pure breeds
OF both hogs and cattle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-11-18

While out On drive last week Eu-
gene Youmans and VIM. Kelbaugh
were both thrown out of the buggy. At
first neither was thought to be serious
ly hurt and the supposition in Mr.. Kel-
baugh's case proved true, as he was not
confined to his bed as long as day,
though he was considerably bruised
and cut in the face and elsewhere on
his body. But Gene was not so forum
ate. He has been confined to his bed
ever since the accident and is still una
BILE to be up. The brain and spine
seem to be affected and while none
thought the case serious at the time he
was hurt, considerable anxiety is man
ifested on account OF his slow recovery.
The only fear seems to be that his
mind may be injured.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1896-11-18

The three-year- old boy of j. A. John
son, of Lynn Center, ILL.,, is subject to
attacks of Group. Mr.. johnson says he
is satisfied that the timely use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, during a Sc
we're attack. saved his little boys life.
He is in the drug business, member
of the firm of johnson Bros of that
place; and they handle a great many
patent medicines for throat and lung
diseases. He had all these to choose
from. at his call, but selected this
remedy for use il his own family at a
time VIII en- his child's life was in dan
ger, because he knew it to be superior
10 any other. and famous the country
over for its cures of Group. Mr.J Johnson
says this is the best selling cough med
icine they handle. and that it gives
splendid satisfaction in all cases. Sold
10y j. r. Young Drug Co.