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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
The Slum Element of Kansa.
City Kansas.
Who Reside i'm the Bad Smell
ling Bottoms.
HEADED by BUCHAN-
VIII Try to Turn Down Jack
Harris for Congress.
The Glue Factory District is
On Its Ear.

r-bara is bound to be trouble ln the
Second congressional district growing
ont 81 the convention lately held az
Tav-rence Jack Harris is well
equipped man fer the place. and every
one likes him personally, but the '-nl-
mostly between the Buchanites ana the
antfs in Wyandotte county is SO great
fhat III win not take much to lose tne
county to Harris and he needs an the
majority he can get outside of Wyan-
dotte. Douglas sympathized with bu-
chan in the late convention, so 1t IS not
likely that it viii do much for Harris
especially since there is great teellns
between that county and Franl1linf
from which Harris halls. over the late
nomination of Charley Smart for Judge
Politicians coming to town pllns
news with them that the Buchan feel
ing is growing day by day. and that an
oraanfzation to defeat Harris is being
ORGANIZED one thing which adds 70
the already bitter feeling is the fact
that Joe Fife. late secretary of the con
eressional committee, was succeeded
by Judge John r. Sims, one of Trick
ett's best friends and leader of the
Trickett delegation at Lawrence.
Meantime the Democrats and Fopu-
lists are making every effort 20 take
advantage of the disafection and are
talking of several strong candidates
Among them are Judge John r. Bur
ris Olathe- Judge sam Riggs, Law
renee and Judge s. S. King OF Wyan-
d0tte The latter is a Papullst. and
with State Senator Edwin Taylor Of
the same county is the most mentioned
man fn case 0f the P0pulists not fusing
aith Democrats. Burris and Riggs are
Democrats
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
CLEVELAND METHODIsTs.
They Change Time of Holding the
General Confsrence.

Cleveland, May 13.-The Methodist
conference was opened today with
Bishop Vincent in the chair. The de-
v0tional services were conducted by the
Rev. r. =. Gillum, cOlOred minister
from central Missouri
The first resolution offered denounced
in the strongest terms the Armenian
Outrages and massacres and referred
to the apathy of the Christian govern
ments of Europe and America
The proposition to change the time of
holding the general conferences from
May 1 to the first w Wednesday in May
aroused a discussion on the point of
constitutionahty OF the action Three
fourths of the annual conferences have
approved and it was approved by more
than thirds OF. the general confer
ence. DR.. Leonard LED the opposition,
but he was literally buried as the vote
stood 397 yeas and 19 nays. The next
general conference win therefore meet
on the first Wednesday in May, 1909.
a proposition was presented by Rev.
L. r. Fisk of Detroit to hold the gen
eraI conference each six years. The
reasons given were that it would save
ST. 500 per year and would save time
and under the present arrangement $40
men are out of church work four weeks
or an aggregate of fOrty-ffve years. 1t
was referred to the committee on state
of the church.
garding the work Of missionaries was
the first document presented after the
recess lit set Tuesday, May 10, at IL
o'clock, as q. day on which missionaries,
deaconesses. etc, are to be presented
to the conference.
Great interest was manifested when
the committee on EpiscOpacy was
called DR.. Buckley reported that the
committee As unable to report at pres
ent on the number Of bishops, but he
promised to do so the first thing in
the morning.
A resolution in which a change was
proposed in the matter of bap-
tism caused a prolonged debate. The
proposition was to the effect that those
who were sprinkled in infancy could, if
desired, be Immersed when they grew
older This was opposed by Dr Leon
ard and others on the ground that it
was a Discrimination against infant
baptism, and after a prolonged discus
sion the report of the committee was
recOmmitted.
The committee on book concern made
an adverse report on the recommends
tion to establish a Methodist daily
paper.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
MIR. WHITEHEAD's SALARY.
The Pay of the Auditor Is Reduced
$1,000 q Year.

H c. Whitehead, the newly elected
general auditor of the Santa Fe. win
not enjoy the munihcent salary whida
was formally attached to the position
simultaneously with his election as
general auditor at the last meeting of
the board of directors, the salary 0E
the office was cut from $4,000 to $4,000
per year.
only a portion of the $4,000 difference
was saved, however, as the salary of
John p. Whitehead comptroller. was
increased from $4,000 annually to ST.
500
Mr.. Whitehead's salary now is but
$1,000 increase over his salary as audi
tor of the southern California railway.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
Riley INsTRUCTs FOR MARTIN
And Declares for Free Silver Sixteen
to One.

Democratic delegates to the state
convention at Topeka June 3 were se-
lected yesterday by Riley county. The
following resolutions were adopted. i'm
structing for John Martin as delegate
at-large
Whereas. There can be no question
that q majority of the Democratic vo-
ters of Riley county favor the free
coinage of silver at is to il: therefore.
be 1T
Resolved That the deIaeatas elect
ed to represent Riley county in +ba
state convention at Topeka June 3.
1896. be and are hereby instructed to
vote only for such delegates as viii
pieose themselves to work and vote
for a free coinage rs tc nIari- n, tl9e
PLATFORM 70 be adopted by the national
1lelnocraglc convention to be held in
Chicago on July T. 1896
Resolved. further That +re -7ar-
gates from Riley country he 80 ~.
hereby instituted to vote for To6r No
tin as delegate-at-large
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
B. OIL. IN SESSION.
The Second Biennial Convention
Holding st Ottawa

Ottawa, Ont. May 13.-The second BIZ
ennial convention of the Grand Inter
national Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers Will be as great a success as
was anticipated by the most enthusias-
tic
Today the visitors arrived by the hun
dreds and the attendance promises to
be very large. From Mexico, Texas,
Louisiana, and Florida on the south
the New England states on the east
and the Pacific slope on the west, the
visitors come.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
KEPLEY'S TIME COMES.
The New Sheriff is Made Party to a
Suit Already.

The case of Alfred and Henry Louis
VS.. Kate Heftman and Sheriff r. u.
Kepley was tried today i'm the district
court. 1t is an action growing out
of an attachment and repIevin by the
sheriff.
Mrs. Heitman secured q judgment Of
S160 in the justice court against Me-
Kinney and attached his property.
whereuDon the Louis brothers claimed
a prior mortgage of S2z5 on the Stun
and replevined the property from the
sheriff by the coroner Sheriff Kepley
is protected by bond. and only a nomi-
nal defendant.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
THE GIRLS CAME BACK
But There Was Much ANXIETY Owe,
Their Disappearance.

Two girls, Maude Booth and Nrapefa
Dawson. who live in North Topeka qnd
are aged about 14. created some little
excitement by disappearing from home
Monday evening. They were gone an
day yesterday, but returned i'm rhe
evening Their account of their absence
IS not very clear and the girls said
they walked in from 0Ieriden. lit is
peheNed two young men are RESPONSE
DLe IQr their disappearance. though it
IS not known who they are
The Booth eirl is the daurb+er ~
MRS John a. Booth of s03 North TYLER
street The Dawson girl is the daueh-
tSI OF Alr- and Ms. ID. b. Dawson. who
streets. 90 io-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
ALLISON WON'T GIVE UP.
Twenty-Five Men Are Out Organizing
Allison Clubs

Des AIoines Ia, May 13-The Allison
managers held a meeting last night at
which a contract for 1000 cots was
made They are to be placed in the
four story building rented at st. Louis
for Allison headquarters.
Arrangements have been made with
the Y M c. A. of St Louis to furnish
meals for 25 cents apiece during the con
vention week in the headquarters
The management has 25 men on the
road organizing Allison clubs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

River and Harbor Appropriation Bill
Goes Through the Senate.

Washington May 13.-The river and
harbor bin has passed the senate by a
vote of 81 to g.
The river and harbor bill was taken
up as soon as the senate convened to-
day. The agreement being that the
final vote be taken at ID. M.
The pending question was Mr.. Cor
mans amendment directing the secre-
tary of war to SO appOrtiOn contract
appropriations that not more than ten
millions be expended on cOtrnacts in
one year This was defeated.
Those who voted in the negative
were. Bate, Chiffon. Harris. Hill, Smith
and Vilas-DemOcrats Brown, Allen
and Kyle, CPOpuHsts)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
UITLANDERs CAN GO.
All Of the Reform Men in Pretoria
Dungeons Out Save Five.

London, May 13-It was reported on
the stock exchange this afternoo9, +1,,t ~
the Pretoria reform prisoners. v-ith +57s
exception of the five leaders. had been
released subject to three years poiire
supervision
These prisoners We're fff,--s,f7,e 50
number ana each of them was sen
fenced to tive years imprisonment with,
$4,000 ($l0,Q09) hnes- or failing pavmeuf
one years additional imprisonment and
Hhree years punishment after the ex-
8iration Of the term Of imprisonment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
READY FOR THE JURY.
The Pearl Bryan Trial Ended This
Afternoon.

Newport, Ky May 13.-AttOrney
Crawford. for the defense in the Scott
Jackson case, closed his argument at
noon.
Among the propositions presented to-
day was one that Pearl Bryan was
dead before her body was left in Ken
tuclxy. and another is that if she was
killed in Kentucky the murderer was
not Scott Jackson.
Attorney Lockhart, for the common
wealth, viii be in the closing argument
this afternoon. 1t is possible the case
may go to the jury tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
CYCLONE NEAR STERLING.
Farm Houses Wrecked and Several
People Injured.

Sterling May ia cyclone passed
five miles north of here in the vicinity
Of Crow Creek, coming from the south
west. 1t demolished almost everything
in its path.
The houses of Logan Zerbes, Levi
Wagner. Robert Devices and others
We're badly wrecked. Three persons
are reported slightly injured. Tt is be-
Heved that no one was killed. COnsiC-
cradle stock was killed.
One house was twisted entirely
around and one of its occupants thrown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
STRIKE N STATU QUO.
The Firemen Awaiting Orders in
Their Armour Boycott.

Kansas City, May 13.-The strike of
the hremen at Armour's packing plant
remains in statu quo.
The strikers have made no further
move as yet in their attempted boy
colt against the concerns goods and
are awaiting a boycott order from the
national headquarters of their associa-
ton before which their grievances were
laid three days ago. In the meantime
there is no likelihood of spread of the
strike to other local plants
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
VACCINATE AMERICANS.
All Citizens Entering Mexico Must
Submit to the Ordeal

Ell Paso. Tex, May 13-L. NJ Buford,
United States consul at Juaraz, was
officially notified by the American con
sui general today that the board of
health of the City Of Mexico. had ruled
that vaccination .in a foreign country
was not proof against smallpox in Mex
leo. that all NIexicans visiting Mexico
must be vaccinated after entering the
republic of Mexico to avoid being held
in quarantine and fined
Americans visiting Mexico should be
vaccinated as soon as they cross the
line into that country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
THREE HUMAN FLAGS.
Children Dressed and Masssd in
Groups to Represent Old Glory.

Cairo. ILL., May 13-The Grand ARMY
parade here was the greatest since tho
war, and was witnessed by thousands
of people. Business houses and resi-
dences were elaborately decorated with
flags and pictures of Grant. LOGAN and
Lincoln
The children of the public schools
were massed at three points. dressed
in cOlOrs so that each company repre-
sented the American flag. and as tho
veterans passed they sang patriotic
songs and strewed the Path with flow
ers. Afterward campdres were held at
which National Commander Waller
and Regiment Commander Powell We're
the principal speakers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
BAD FIRE AT READING.
A Residence, Church and School
House DESTROYED.

Emporia, May 13.-The town of Read
ing fifteen miles northeast Of this city,
suffered a severe hres yesterday Fire
was discovered in the Masonic building
and in few minutes it was a mass of
flames.
The Baptist church. the residence Of
J. Jacob and the school house were all
damaged but the only building totally
destroyed was the lodge. building
Tramps are supposed to have set the
fire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
NORTHERN PACIFIC SALE.
The Real Estate Amounts to 100000
600 Acres

Milwaukee. Wis, May 13.-The date
for the opening of the sale of Northern
Pacific properties has been fixed for
August 1.
The real estate to be sold aggregates
about $1,000 600 acres. The work Of
preparing the notices, which must con-
tain a full description of the property,
will begin as soon as the lawyers, who
have just returned from a trip over the
lines, return to New York
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
Mrs. Leonard Guilty.

Kansas city. May ia special to
the Star from Wichita. kan, says: Mrs.
Irene Leonard who has been on trial in
the district court here for the murder
of her husband, Henry L. Leonard, was
today found guilty Of murder in the
second degree. Sentence was deferred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

ssSee here, s" protested the irate custom
or. s. You can't swindle me. You were to
dalivor enough ice for s10o a week to make
a wet spot eight inches in diameter upon
tha back stoep. This spot is a fat Eve
inches. Detroit Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
Stabbed Ills wife 81 Times.

Ottawa. H., May 13-James Mcclure
q ki1nsetter employed at the Utica tyle
works. stabbed his wife q times and
then plunged the knife into his own
breast i've times. Mcclure is in Jail
His injuries, although serious, are not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
GOLD RESERVE DWINDLEs
Down to $116,OOO,OOO s Now and ST.
100000 GOING Tomorrow.

New York, May 8-Heidlebach.
Ickelheimer 81 Co, have engaged 81, 600, 4
600 in gold for shipment tomorrow. I.
Won Hoffman & Co. have Withdrawn
$4,000 sold coin from the sub-treas-
ury for export
Today's statement Of the condition of
the treasury shows: Available cash
balance S267, $50 1896 gold reserve $116s-
o06.795.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

El Reno. o. T., May 13.-The First
National Bank of Ell Reno closed today.
The officers claim this was done to
forestau an impending run. They say
that depositors viii be paid in full.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
CARR JURY DISAGREE.
The Chicken Fight Case Before JUS
tice Bolmar Unsettled.

The jury IN the case Of the state vs.
Ed Carr one of the chicken fight cases
before Justice Bolmar of Topeka town
ship. disa greed at noon today after an
hours deliberatiOn and the prisoner
was released
There are cases enough ahead on the
docket Of the same nature to occupy
the court nearly two weeks
It costs the state about $50 a day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
Ten MILLIONS Not Enough.

Washington. May 13.-Tne senate has
defeated by 10 to % the amendment of
Mr. German to the river and harbOr
bill limiting expenditures under con-
tract to ten millions annually.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

OLD goldier-Wo Would you mind fixing a
aight on eho teP Of this street door koyP
Gunsmieh-F hat foEf
Old seldior-Sa that can hit the key
aoio Vphan 4 60 hams at nisht.-Dsr Floh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13
60 Have Loneer GO

Havana. May 13.-Capt. Cen Wey-
Ter has prolonged Indefinitely the per
iod given to the Insurgents in which to
surrender and obtain pardon for their
offences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

Frank Fleming a successful farmer
who lives near Silver Lake and has
lived in the county for twenty-five
years is a candidate for commissioner
for the First district. Mr.. Fleming
has. never mixed in politics but has at-
tended well to his own business. Ills
friends say he can beat any other cane
didate yet mentioned
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

Berlin, May 13-Forty arrests have
been made for Iese majestic, at Frank
fort-on- the Main, in the last three
days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

Caroline Erhart has begun foreclos-
ure proceedings in the district court
against Samuel Alton and william
Jones on mortgages of 500 dated Sep
tember 5, 1881, and $500, May 14, 1924.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

Broken edge collars made smooth hH
Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

". R. Cannon has iced ana fuel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-13

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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
POPULIST CONVENTION.
July 22 Selected as the Date, but the Place Is Not Yet Decided Upon-WilI De-
 eide Today

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 1.-The national committee of the peoples party is in ses- sion at the Lindell hotel to select the time and place for holding the national convention. About 150 members are present, among them being Chairman C. Il. Taubeneck of Illinois, Secretary J. Turner or Georgia, Senator Marion But Ter of North Carolina, Representative John c. Bell of Colorado, General Weaver of Iowa, Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota, Hon. M. C. Rankin of Terre Haute, Ind, Gen. Paul Nandevoort of Omaha, Ralph Beaumont of New York and Mrs. Annie L. Dlggs of Washington, D. c.
 When Chairman Taubeneck called the convention to order he stated the object Of the meeting and stated that the claims of each city desiring the cons Vention should receive careful consider alton. A delegation fifty strong is work ing in the interest of Dallas, Tex, while Chicago has an able and energetic com mittee advocating her claims. Omaha, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and St. Louis are also in the field IS candidate
 It has virtually been decided that the Dasis or representation to the next con ventlon shall be fixed at one delegate from each congressional district, two from the state at large and one from each 1000 votes or fraction thereof cast by the populists at the last election. The strug- gle for the site of the convention now lies between Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis.
 Recesses were taken from 1 until 2, and from 5:S0 to S:30 o'clock. At the lat ter hour the claims of cities desiring the national convention were in order. St. Louis, Indianapolis and Milwaukee were entered in the race, when Senator Butler of North Carolina moved an ex- ecutive session. and that the claims of other cities be heard a tomorrow's ses- sion. In executive session the committee decided to hold the national convention on July P next. and passed resolutions inviting the cooperation of all opposi- tion to the two old parties. and fixed the basis of representation at the national convention as above stated, and adjourn ed until tomorrow at 10 a. m.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
HIS ENGAGEMENT.
Ex-president Benjamin Harrison Will Marry Mrs. Dimmick After Lent So
 He Says

New York, Jan. 17.-Gen. Benjamin Harrison tonight formally announced his engagement to Mrs. Dmmick at the Fifth Avenue hotel.
 There was a crowd of newspaper men and others about the hotel shortly be- fore 9 o'clock, when Secretary Tibbetts appeared and handed them the follow ing:
 s.General Harrison authorizes the an are engaged to be married, and that the marriage will not take place until after Lent"
 Colonel Tibbetts refused to further dis cuss the announcement. and, although the ex-president was upstairs in his room at the time, he denied himself to all newspaper men.
 Colonel Tibbetts said that General Har- rison would remain in the city until after Sunday, when he would go to Indianapo- lis, and from there to Washington.
 Mrs. Dimmick's full name is Caroline Lord Dimmick She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Lord, the eldest sister of General Harri- sons first wife. She is the widow of a naval officer After her husbands death she lived for some time with her mother in Pittsburg. Mrs. Lord died during the time that General Harrison was presi- dent. Mrs. Harrison thereupon sent for her favorlte niece and namesake to come to the White House, and made the young widow her private secretary. During Mrs. Harrison's illness, both at the Adj rondacks cottage and in the White House. Mrs. Dimmick was her faithful and de- voted nurse.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-18
THE LATEST ALABAMA NEWS Two Special Train Loads of
 Western Editors EN ROUTE TO JACKSONVILLE They Will Be Met by Committee of the Com mercial Club and Royalty
 Entertained
IN ROUTE TO JACKSONVILLE

Montgomery, Jan. 17.-(Special.)-Th western editors, en route to the national convention at Jacksonville, Fla, will pass through here in the morning and will remain in Montgomery most of the day, it is understood. They will come in two special vestibuled trains following the early train on the Louisville and Nash ville, which reaches here at 7:45. They will be met at the depot by committee of the Commercial association and es- corted to the clubs rooms, where they will be welcomed to the city by the may or his representative. and a welcome extended them by Major Screws on be- half of the press of the city. Refresh ments will be served, and the different newspapers men and prominent citizens of the city will entertain the delegates at dinner at their residences. There will be almost as many ladies as gentlemen in the editorial party.
 The following gentlemen, members of the Commercial and Industrial associa- tion will meet the visitors at the train and do the honors of a reception committees: Judge J. B. Gaston, H. c. Davison, B. J. Baldwin, w. $. Reese, Jr., l.. V. La Taste, Henry Paris, George w. Jones, Ray Rushton, A. Strassberger, John D. Roquemore, w. F. Vandiver, c. G. Aber- crombe, E. A. Graham, w. c. Bibb. Jr., J. l.. Hall, M. c. Burke, l.. D. Seelye, F. r. Glass, John O'Connor, W. B. Davidson, E. B. Joseph T. l.. Jones, w. K. Pelzer, Phares Coleman, Tennent Lomax. Thom- as H. Carr, Thomas H. Clark Robert Me David, R. P. Dexter M. O. Scott, J. s. Pinckard. William Tatum. F. D. Kohn, J. c. Haas, G. w. Craik, w. w. Screws, H. Hood and c. l.. Mathews.
 Big Fertilizer Sales.
 The fertilizer tag sales at the office of the commissioner of agriculture for the past four days have been enormous. They have averaged more than $1100 per day, which represents more than 2200 tons daily This is regarded as an indication that the farmers have been blinded again by Scent cotton, and will largely increase the yield by increasing the acreage and the expense of production. The heavy sales are deplored here.
 The Rivers Rising.
 The big rains of the past few days have swollen the rivers in south Alabama considerably already. and the prospects are that they will rise materially higher. It is not thought that the overfiows will be sufficient, however, to do much dam age. The weather here is still threaten ing, however.
 The Supreme Court.
 The supreme court has adjourned until next Monday week. when the cases in the eighth division will be taken up.