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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-04
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COuncilman Drew presented a resOlu-
ton formerly stricking off the tax rolls
the sidewalks released from condemna-
ton. The resolution was passed.
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Iiouor Sales Reported.

The number of liquor sales reported
by the druggists for the month of No
vember was 1874. In October it was g.
7O7- The reports received are as follows
Geo. W Stansfield. 155; L. S Woolver-
ton, a. A J. Arnold & Son, 173; 3. r.
Sim. "a; L. D. Mckinley, "A; B. A. Bar
rett, 20; W H Wilson, IS; A. Q. Rosser,
Al: A h Merrill, Co. A. T. WaggOner,
1902; NJ A. Funchess. So; e. B. Walker,
81: W. A Karr. 60; J. F. Schnebley, 80;
w. S. Miller. 100; M. Weightman, Jr.,
40; # B. Wallace, 116; A. B. Woolverton,
SO; Frank Hobart, 182; Lee Jones, 80;
J. K. Jones, Isl; A C. Klingaman, AZ;
II. N. Washburn. 40; 0. A Keene, 80;
Swift & Holiday, 249; A ". Lacey, 158;
W F. Lake, 40; f. A. Snow. 195.
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Meats and Lard.

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Good white Lard per b. 80. %
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Peerless Steam Laundry
The morning times., 1896-04-26
THEY OWE IT ALL TO HIT
He Extracted Lots of Statesman
From Dilemma by a Banquet.
They Were Invited to the Peace Con-
terence and Did Not Like o Attend
Because of Congress Action.

Those members of the Senate and House
who constitute the Committee of Foreign
Affairs and Foreign Relations are sha king
hands with each other and laughing at
the cleyern ess with which they were
saved from the grasp OF those who have
been holding prolonged session of the
arbitra ton congress.
Those in charge of the arbitration move
ment thought it would greatly strengthen
their cause and lend a more extended and
apparent air of respectability and Influence
to their gatherings if one session should
be set apart for the attendance of those
who make interna tional compl tions
their especial study.
Accordingly time was fixed and invi-
tations extended to members of the Senate
and House foreign committees and to the
diplomatic representatives of foreign couu-
tries. They were requested and urged to
be present. But it was from the outset
very evident TO all these people that they
were placed In an embarra SSing position.
The foreign contingent, of course, could
not think OF attending the arbitration
congress, but had good excuse for their
declination. The Senators and members
were not SO fortunate and could not readily
find a reason for refusal. At the same
time they felt that in view of the prospects
of war with Great Britain as a result
of the Presidents message on the Vene-
Zuelan question, which was indorsed by
both branches of Congress, and the almost
unanimous action of Congress in practically
provoking controversy with Spain on
the subject of free Cuba, it would now be
peculiarly inappropriate for them to par
ticipatein meeting having for it's avowed
purpose the perpetual abandonment of war
and substituting therefor arbitration.
At this critical juncture Chairman Hit,
of the House Foreign Affairs Committee,
came to the rescue and proved himself to
be q diplomat, fully equal toall emergencies.
He promptly issued invitations to all the
members of his own committee, those of the
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations,
those outsiders supposed to be embarrassed
by reason of their warlke talk In either
house, and the diplomatic corps, TO attend
a banquet at his residence on the same
date and at the same hour as that fixed
for their appearance in the Arbitra ation Con.
gresS.
Each member jumped at this unexpected
avenue of escape. and sent letter Of
regret to the managers Of the peace gather
ing, expressing their deep sorrow at their
inability to be present and participate in
the proceedings, but the acceptance of a
previous invitation had rendered it i'm.
possible.
The scheme worked TO perfection, every.
thing passed off harmoniously, and mutual
congratulations arc now the order at both
ends of The Capitol.
The morning times., 1896-04-26
SWIFT H0MING BIRDS RACE
Capital City Flying Club Begins 1 s
Spring Flys Today.
Pigeons Were Sent TO Chester, Va,
Yesterday and VIII He Home
This Morning.

The pigeon fly which will be COM
menced today by the Capital City Flying
Club is causing no little interest, not to
say excitement, among the local breeders of
''homers" and the result will be watched
with great interest by the fanciers.
The first event of the series of flys will
take place today over 109 miles air line
course, the start being made from Chester,
Va.
Nearly 400 birds will be entered. all
owned by the members of the Capital City
Flying Club. The birds were shipped to
Chester at 4:30 this morning to DR.. FitZ-
patrick, of that place, who will have entire
charge OF the start. 1t is expected that
the birds will be released at about O a.
m. and will make the distance in about two
hours. There are many birds entered in
this fly which have excellent records at
both short and long distances. Two of
them, owned by W. S. Gary and A. H. Bliss,
hold the District 500-mile championship
record.
The race will be under the rules of the
National Federation of Pigeon Flyers and
and will be mana ged at this end by Mr.. n. S.
Brown, racing secretary OF the local club
Each contestant will be entitled to select
a timekeeper, who will report to Secretary
Brown and be assigned to duty at the lofts
of some one of the contestants. The time
at which the birds are liberated at CheS.
ter will be telegraphed Secretary Brown
and this in connection with the record
of the time of their arrival will permit OF
close approximate of the time taken to
cover the distance.
The racing will be continued for the next
four weeks. The next event will be q
2O0-mile fly from Kittree. N. c., on May
8. followed by 300-mile fly from Nennert
N. c.. May 10, and a 40O-mile fly from
Kingston. s.. c., on May II. The last
event of the series will be over 5O0-mile
course from Hardevlle. s. c., on May 80
In this race will be birds started on Satur
day instead of Sunday. as it is not usua
for birds to "homei' ina 500-mile race the
same day they were liberated.
The following arethe entries: President
| Samuel Wallace. 25; II. c. Walls, 40; A. II
Bliss, As; W. H.s Keyworth, 25; JOSEPH
Noble, l s; L. g.. Orndorff, 60; w. R. Key
worth. 20; Dr. Darling, go; A. C. Mclean
40; W. L. Gary, 80.
| OF these Mr.. A. Il. Bliss birds hold the
100; Mr.. A. G. McNean's the 200 miles
and Mr.. w. n. Keyworth's the 3o0-mil'
championship recotds for the District.
The morning times., 1896-04-26

A medal Of honor has been granted H.
E. Plant, resident of Michigan, for gal
lantry in action at the battle of Benton.
vile, n. c., March 10, 1865, while men,
Der OF the Fourteenth Michigan Infantry
The regimental colors were down, the color
bearer mortally wounded, aud nearly all
the color guard killed or wounded, whe 70
Private Plant rushed into the midst of
the enemy. rescued the colors from the d V.
ing sergeant, and by his example rallied
the regiment.
The morning times., 1896-04-26
A Gerniuof Truth

Parkay-What tto you think Of an actress
who avoids newspaper men?
Swivle-Well, lIeri art must be very
good or her Judgment very bad.-Pbiladel
phia North American.
The morning times., 1896-04-26
TWO SEEK SEPARATION.
Suits for Divorce Filed by the Hus-
bands.

Two suits for divorce were filed yester-
day by Lawyer Thomas L. Jones. Charles
Il. Robinson asked for a separation from
Annie Robinson. whom he acuscs of i'm
morality and desertiou. Ollie Brooks is
named as a correspondent.
William H. Thompson was married in
1883 TO Rachel Thompson. The same
grounds are given for the petition as in
The morning times., 1896-04-26
He Saved the CoIors.

the other case. The custody of the eight
year-old child is asked by the husband.
The herald., 1896-09-08
UNIVERSITY SlLvERITES
An Eloquent Address BY Prof. Bowman-O ther
Speakers

Speakers
The meeting of the University Bryan
club was called to order by President
Young, who introduced Mr. Steele, a
former Republican, who gave review
of Senator Sherman's speech at Colum-
bus, Ohio. He very ably showed the So
phistry and fallacy of Senator Sher-
mans argument when, after admitting
that he belieyed in the law of supply
and demand,he yet denied that hgislat-
i've demand for silver ever had any effect
on the market price of silver bullion.
He also called attention to Senator Sher-
mans absurd statement that the United
States followed the example of the Euro =
pean nations in demonetizing silver in
1878, the fact of the matter being that
the United States set the example in
that particular.
The president then introduced w. c.
Bowman, the speaker of the evening.
After a brilliant and attractive re
view of the political situations of the
present. he boldly advanced to the
heart of the question before the people,
His discourse was interesting and to
the point. His eloquence and periods
were enthusiastically applauded, and
his logic was of the kind that carried
conviction with it.
Col Messmore was called for and re-
sponded with a pointed and clear cut
address right in line with the silver
standard. His remarks were loudly
applauded, and, after giving three
cheers for Bryan and silver, the meeting
adjourned.
The club meets again next Wednes-
day evening at Wilson's hall, Mr.. Geo.
w. Knox and Mr.. Sheehan will speak.
The herald., 1896-09-08

at 1880 a. M, the fire being in the resi-
dence of S. Mclaughlin at 1923 Hope
street. A kettle of varnish or shellac
was being heated over stove in the
kitchen, which took fire and exploded
throwing the burning stuff in all direc
tions. Mrs. Mclaughlin, who was melt
ing the varnish, was severely burned
about the face and hands. Damage O.
| $500 was done before the fire was put out
| Again at 2:45 in the afternoon in re-
| sponse to a call from box 70. the fire lad
dies turned out for a blaze in the two
story frame cottage at No. SIG Mated
street, owned and occupied by Mrs. Off
enhauser. A coal oil stove had beer
left burning in one of the rooms and il
exploded with the usual result. OWNS
to the distance from water little could
be done and the building and contents
will be a total loss. Damage $3.50, par
TALLY insured.
Box No. 70, at the corner Of Central
avenue and Adams street, rang in at
5:15 p. m. for fire in one-story frame
!, cottage which had but just been COM
pleted. 1t was situated about a block
from Central avenue and was a tota
loss. No insurance.
The herald., 1896-09-08
is in THE SADDLE
MIR. LindIey Being There He ls Pushing
Hatters and Things

Mr.. Lindley is in the saddle and he will
push things The recognition he has re-
ceived direct from Mark Hanna has
given him q great impetus and caused
many accessions to his forces, while
Col. Hellison is left on rock, like the
old man of the sea.
Yesterday there was some very tall
hustlng done by the candidates
among their friends who are in
cluded among the elected delegates.
Still it is difficult to learn much as to
known until Mr.. Lindley gives out his
program, and then it, no matter what 1t
is. will go through exactly as he has
drawn it up.
Tie Republicans have decided to NOM
mate two candidates for city justices.
draw from the contest that Is being
made for the superior bench. Judge
Owens friends insisted on his going into
he convention, but the gentleman him
self concluded not to remain longer i'll
the struggle, although he would un-
ing He will now be given the nomina-
ton for city Justice by reclamation.
The question of instructions from the
county convention for Perkins is now a
matter of urgent discussion. A great
many Republicans who have been Per-
kins men are against Instructions, ana
are fighting the proposition vigorously.
They say they want the senator to take
the stump for the national ticket ami
do some work. Then they may think
about helping him out in his senatorial
fight.
AS far as the judicial nominations are
concerned, it is thought that M. T. AL
len, Lucien Shaw, George Holton and q
dark horse, not much talked Of now,
will be the ticket.
Pitman. it is thought, has been beaten
for supervisor, and it is believed that
Police Commissioner Wirsching is the
man. "Corny" Pendleton has been OBJ
liberated, it is claimed, and either James
or Morton will get the assembly nomina-
tion III "Cornys' district.
In the district formerly represented
by William Llewellyn, Fred Teale ap-
parently has the nomination. Mr..
Teale's frineds are urging his candidacy
upon strong grounds and unless there
are some explicit orders given out to the
contrary he will be the nominee, they
claim. Uunfair methods are being used
to defeat him, the claim being set up by
some heelers that he had withdrawn
from the contest. This is not true. He
Is decidedly in it and looks like a winner.
The dickering and tradingjis not con-
cluded as yet and will not be until to-
day. Some of the final combinations will
be made this evening. In the meantime
Mr.. Lindley keeps open house at the
Westminster. where he consults his
friends and meets those desiring to see
him.
The herald., 1896-09-08
TO SUCCEED HIMSELF
Justice Owens Does Not Want a Seat on the
Superior Bench


Major M. T. Owens, police justice, is
out in a letter to his friends in which
he positively declines to permit the use
of his name as candidate for the nom
nation for superior judge, but, pre-
supposing that the forthcoming Repub-
lican county convention will nominate
candidates for the offices Of police JUS
tice, he declares himself ready to re-
ceive the nomination to succeed him
self should the supreme court decide the
veXed question Of the constitutionality
of the four year term of Office. The let
ter is as follows:
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept 7th, 1896
Dear Sir-Numerous friends, whose
efforts in my behalf are fully appre-
ciated, have been working to bring about
my nomination for the office of super
ior Judge before the coming county con-
vention. While position upon the super
ior bench is promotion" very much
DESIRE yet, under existing circumstances,
/ deem it advisable not to permit the
use of my name for said position at this
time.
Although it is not yet certain that an
election will be held this year for the
office of city justice (ex-officio police
judge) which l now hold, there being
doubt as to whether the term is two or
four years still the convention may deem
1t safer and better, as precautionary
measure, to nominate for said office.
If so, I will be a candidate for that NOM
inatiOn, and request your support there
for. Very respectfully,
M OWENS.
Fifth Ward Silver Club
The herald., 1896-09-08
CROCKER'S SUCCESSOR
The New Mckinley Eiector.at-Large for CALI
fornla

fornia
d. e. McKinfay of Santa Rosa was
unanimously chosen yesterday by the
executive committee of the Republican
state central committee to fill the va
cancy created by the resignation of G.
r. Crocker as presidential elector, says
the San Francisco Examiner of Sunday.
Crocker resigned, it will be remembered,
because his eligibility for the position
had been questioned. His delay in reg
istering as a voter had thrown some
doubt upon the matter, and, after con-
ference with the party leaders, Col
Crocker withdrew from the ticket.
At the meeting of the executive COM
mittee yesterday the resignation was
accepted without comment. John d.
Spreckels then named d. E. McKinlay
OF Santa Rosa to fill the vacancy. There
were no other candidates, and Mr.. Nc
Kinlay received the unanimous vote. The
newly elected presidential elector is al
ready very we'll known in the state, al
though he is very young man to re-
ceive such an honor. He is only 26 years
of age.
He is in no way related to the Republi-
can nominee for president. 1t will be
noticed that the two names are differ
emily spelled. McKinlay, the presiden-
tial elector, is a painter by occupation.
He has been prominent in the affairs
OF laboring men in the state and has
received recognition for his unques-
toned ability in presenting the claims
of workingmen. The young man has
been a close student of political affairs
and is credited with being one of the
most thoroughly informed men in the
state on political and financial subjects
He has already made several speeches
in this campaign and spoke last night
The herald., 1896-09-08
They Will Meet Again This
Evening
HERVEY is IN THE SADDLE
He Is Pushing Things With His Custom.
ary Vigor
pitman Turned Down In the Supervisorai
Fight and Three Judges Practically
Assured of q Nomination

The Silver Republican club held its
regular meeting at it's headquarters, 31S
west Second street, this evening. Be
sides completing the organization by the
election of vice-presidents, county
committee, a corresponding secretary
and a treasurer, the club will hear the
report of the special committee on fu-
sion al to county officers.
This report, as already published in
The Herald will be against any inter-
ference in county politics; it is expected
that the club will sustain the action OF
the committee without opposition. The
question of endorsing Barlow. the fusion
candidate for congress will also be con-
sidered. There is rumor that an effort
will be made to spring new candidate
in the nature of a silver Republican.
This will hardly be successful, how
ever as the meelbers are too hostile to
James McLachlan that it is not likely
they will jeopardize his chances of de-
feat by putting a new candidate in the
field.
Interviews with President Lamme,
Secretary Cooper, Messrs. sutherland
Hutton, S. A. w. Carver, Nathan Cole'
jr., w. b. Akey, H. II. Hazard, DR.. Boyn-
ton, J. 3. Young of Pasadena, c. F. Ed
son of Menzana and a score of other
members of the club, whom The Herald
representative found at club headts%ar-
ters, showed that the general sentiment
was in favor Of endorsing Mr.. Barlow.
A good many members preferred Harry
Patton on account of his residence in this
city and his great popularity, but this
will all be sunk Inv the general desire to
advance the cause of silver by contrib
uting to the election of free silver man
to congress from this district.
Mrs. Maynard, representing the wo-
mans suffrage cause called on Secre-
tary Cooper yesterday and requested
the privilege of speaking before the club.
This will undoubtedly be granted. Forty
six new members were enrolled yester-
day.
The herald., 1896-09-08
PERSONALS

j. s. Crosby, the leading grocer Of
Redlands, is at the Hotel Ramona.
Geo. Techow of Hamburg Germany is
registered at the Ramona, with his
wife.
Col. James P. Mccarthy, an old An
geleno, but now resident of San Fran
cisco, and an extensive land owner
hereabouts, is in the city business bent
Mccarthy will remain in Los Angeles
about two weeks.
Col. Bob Kern returned yesterday
from a business trip to San Diego. While
in San Diego Col. Kern called on Detec-
tive George Insley, and reports that he
is doing well. with everything favorable
for a complete recovery. The wounded i
detective has had another operation
performed and is in very good shape.
indeed considering the serious nature
of his injuries.
The herald., 1896-09-08
DUNCAN E. MK1NLAY Republican Presidential
Eector the of Colonel Croker RESIGNED

to an audience Of Republicans in Santa
Barbara. Those who placed him on the
ticket yesterday believe that he will add
considerable strength to the party in
the coming battle.
Before the executive committee of the
Republican state central committee ad-
5ourned yesterday vacancy in the COM
mittee was filled by the election of w. L.
Dnglebright of Nevada City. Nngle-
bright will represent Nevada county,
vice J. S. Mcbride who found it impos-
sible to attend to the duties of the posi-
tiOn
The herald., 1896-09-08
TO RIVERSIDE
The Athletic Club Is Going Over On a Special
Train

The Athletic club has chartered a
special train, which will leave for Riv-
erside in time for the bicycle race meet
on Admission day The train will leave
at $40 a. m. tomorrow.
There will be a thirteen-mile road race
on the Magnolia avenue course. In the
afternoon there will be track races.
The Athletic club goes down to boom
its team, which is entered in the twenty
five-mile championships team race,
which is run each year for $3.50 chal-
lenge cup. The team comprises Kitchen.
Tompkins and Cowau. The fare for
the round trip is 81, and tickets can only
be obtained of members of the club.
The herald., 1896-09-08

was possessed of many elements Of
strength, in their Judgment, that Mr..
Barlow does not possess, but they will
abide by the decision of the two state
committees and are now Barlow men.
Mr.. Patton's open declaration that his
personal ambition would not stand in
the way of union Of the silver forces
in this congressional district has been
tested and not found wanting. He has
demonstrated that he meant what he
said, and he has made the sacrifice. he
promised to.
The herald., 1896-09-08
TO 60 TO SAN JOSE
United States Senator White to Orate There
Saturday Evening Next

United States Senator Stephen M.
White will speak Saturday evening
at San Jose. where he will ad-
dress large meeting Of the people and
promulgate the doctrine of silver COIN
age and show the fallacies of the gold
standard.
Senator White is receiving numerous
requests from points all over the United
ESTATES to make addresses. If he re-
sponded to them all his time would be
occupied for the next six months.
The senator will be compelled to devote
almost all of his time to the California
campaign as he is by the eXigencies of
the occasion compelled to incidentally
practice law to gain a livelihood.
The people at San Jose are making ex-
tensive arrangements to receive him
and the meeting there on Saturday
evening will be the greatest political
gathering that city has ever seen.
The herald., 1896-09-08
BARLOW THE MAN
He ID the Next Congressman Prom the Sixth
District

OistrfCt
Charles A. Barlow Of San Luis Obs
po will represent the Sixth district of
California in the next congress. He is
the fusion nominee, and will be elected
by the advocates of silver coinage, who
will give him majority of not less than
5000 over James McLachlan, the gentle
man who says he votes against his con-
science-who is one day a silver man and
the next day gold standard advocate.
Harry w. Patton has given way to
Mr.. Barlow, and the latter gentleman
will now receive the full and loyal sup
port ofevery true Democrat in the dis
trict.
Mr.. Patton's friends regret that he
was not made the fusion nominee, but
they all announce that they will support
Mr.. Barlow. They say that their man
The herald., 1896-09-08

Fifth Ward Silver Club
A meeting of the Fifth Ward Silver
The herald., 1896-09-08
FOUR FIRE ALARMS YESTERDAY
A Quartet Of Small Rlazes in Different Pats o
the Citv

The fire department responded to four
alarms yesterday between the hours of 3
a. m. and p. m., none of the blazes
amounting to much in the way of pecu-
mary loss.
turned out in response to a call from
boz 13 for fire in Douglass butcher
shop,on the northwest corner of Broad
way and Fourth street. An oil stove
which exploded was the cause. The
flames We're extingushed before more
than $25 damage had been done.
From box 243 an alarm was turned in
The herald., 1896-09-08

club will be held this evening at the cor
ner of Union and Hoover streets. The
intention is to organize for the purpose
os meeting in the different precincts. of
this large ward and disseminating good
and sound silver principles. Speaking
by several good and tried Bryan silver
men will be heard. Every friend of
silver and prosperity is invited to at
tend.