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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-08

though over US, for thou art mighty.
Teach US for thou alone doth know the
secret things of eternity. Still the
voices of our contentious, for thou
alone are the infinite God. Especially
grant thy blessing, we beseech thee, to
this great convention gathered togeth-
er from all parts of our fair Land. In
the days that are gone, thou did guide
our fathers. Teach us we pray thee,
their children. 0, thou who alone canst
rule the unruly wills and affections Of
sinful men. dominate our minds for good,
for humanity and for God. And as
these thy servants meet for the high
concerns of state, grant them wisdom,
we bseech thee that what they do may
tell in the years to come in advance
ment ard the lifting up of our human
kind. Save them from error, cleanse
them from prejudice and passion and
unrighteOusness by thy action triumph
over wrong; may liberty ever drive
away oppression; may virtue predom-
mate over vice, and may thy kingdom
come and thy will be done on earth,
and so may the great truth dominate
the good of all people, the sublime
philosophy of the COmmOner of Naza-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-08

many of the radicals expressed utter
Indifference as TO the course of the gold
wing. The silver leaders entered the
arena with their programme pretty
charge the gold army and drive them
as far as possible against such stub
born resistance as masterfuI general
ship could offer
At 1915 the Iowa delegation appear
ed in a body and went to their seats
behind BOies banner. Their appear
ance was greeted with a ripple of ap-
pause, punctured with a rattle of
cheers, which however, quickly died
away Chairman Daniel with his long
black hair falling to his shoulders. held
an informal reception on the stage. At
4U.5V a man IN q tow suit bearing a
banner of the W. J. Bryan club of Ne
braska rushed up through the south
entrance followed by a couple of hun
dred Nebrask3ns. They cheered Wild
". A brief demonstration for the how
hall.
Tom Johnson, the Ohio free trader and
Single taXer, his colleague Mr.. I r.
Holden with gray beard and smooth
upper lip and Congressman Jones of
Virginia. formed an interesting a-ro11D
aisle. Il
At exactly 1850 Senator Daniel ran
pea Ior order The miniOns of the ser
geant-at-arns had some difficulty in
clearing the aisles. When ali vvara
seated and order was obtained. if vTas
round that, the spaces reserved for the
New Yo1eS Massachusetts Maine. Ma
ryland and New Jersey DELEGATIONS
We're practically vacant The threat
OF a bolt came home with a realizing
sense. but it was explained that the
delegations We're still in conference
discussing the situation.
Rev Francis Edward Green. an
EplscopaI minister of Cedar RaDids
Ia, who has the distinction of having
prayed for harmony at the previous
Denocratc conventions. was intro
duced and delivered the Invocation The
MINISTER'S voice was strong, but of
pleasing tone and the vast audience
stood and listened attentively to his
plea for grace. LIS
The he, reverend gentleman's prayer was
we praise thee. o Lord. We ar
knowledge thee to be the Lord. all tbe
earth does worship thee. We adore
thee as the king of nations for bv thee
they are to have their being. We xvOr-
snip thee as the God of wisdom and
truth for OF thee cometh every good
and perfect thing. We adore thee as
the father, for of one blood thou hast
made all peoples of the earth. Reveal
thyself to US, we beseech thee. alike as
creator father and as guide. Rule
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-08
SOUTH CAROLINA FOR TELLER.
Will Cast IS Votes for Him as Long
as He Has a Chance.

Chicago, July S.-Governon Evans
says it is probable the Is votes from
his state will be cast for Teller on the
first ballot and thereafter as long as
there is a chance of nominating the
Colorado senator.
Governor Evans said: IF the gold
delegates from the east carry out their
declared intention of sitting mute in
their seats when the vote is taken on
our platform I am in favor of declaring
them no longer members of the conven-
ton and turning them out. Such ac-
ton would be a virtual Reputation of
the platform and a notice of opposition
to the choice of the silver people. In
such a contingency Senator Teller
would be the man upon which all the
silverites regardless of party afilia-
tions would unite next November"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-08
a Look Through South Missouri for
Fol7r Cents

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad Co has just issued a
magnificent book of sixty or more
phOto-engrave views of varied scene
ry in south Missouri From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eraI topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
tention of home-seekers and investors
the country over The title of the
book is snap Shots in South Mis-
souri," 1t will be mailed free upon re-
ceipt of postage, four cents. Address,
j. z. LOCKWOOD,
Kansas City. Mo.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
ED MADIsoN's OPINION.
and That Morrill In Sure of

Says Mckinley VIII Garry Kansas
and That Morrill In Sure of
Reelection.
Topeka, Kas., Oct 2S.-(Special) Edward
H. Madison. president of the Republican
State League, was in the city a short time
to-day In consultation with Secretary
Swayze and other members Of the league.
He has spent all of his time since July
travelling over the state in the interest Of
that organization. He has visited over
seventy-hve counties. and has held more
than that number OF meetings. In speaking
about the political situation he said:
Mckinley will carry this state. Morrill,
and the state ticket will run ahead of the
electoral ticket, and there is no use OF
Ed Little and those fellows claiming that
Leedy and the opposition state ticket will
run even with their electoral ticket
have talked with lots Of Democrats who
are business men and who will vote for
Bryan, but when it comes to the state
ticket will vote for Morrill,. Ihey say
that they don't want another Popuist state
administration, and that they don't want
Leedy, for they consider him an unsafe
man to have at the head OF the state ad-
ministration. I think there ought to b
considerable gain to the Republicans IN
the legislature, from the fact that every.
where that I have been, the Republicans
candidates are men that stand much
stronger In their communities than TN
opposition candidates. We have never been
so thorouehiy organized before in this
state There is not a township in the state
or a ward in the cities where there Is not
Republican club organized and In work.
ing order. Not all Of these clubs are menu
bers of the league. but a large majority
are. and the membership of the league
clubs in Kansas is at the present time over
o.OOO The league has been working with
the Republican state central COMMITTEES
during this campaign.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
President st. John Thinks Many Coul
He Suyed From Liyes of Vice.


President st. John Thinks Many Could
he Saved From Lives of Vice.
President st. John, of the Humane So
ciety, has movement on foot to establish
home for the boys and girls of this city
who are now living in improper homes.
He expects to maintain the institution by
popular subscriptions. Yesterday he issued
the following appeal to the public:
There is great need of an institution
where boys and girls can be taken care of
for their good and the future morals of
our city. We have no place to put chill
dren who are now in homes of vice and
need better environments. If suitable
place can be obtained l can furnish in
the next thirty days more than 100 boys and
girls who need to be cared for. Calls
come to me daily for aid on behalf of
those who need immediate attention.
believe a fund can be raised sufficient to
establish a home for these unfortunate
children by a 81 subscription that could
be supported by voluntary offerings for the
present. For one. I will give as much
as any other person in my financial stand
ing for the founding of such home. Are
there not many who would be glad to join
In this work for the rescue of girls and
boys in our city that they may have a
chance for life and make good women
and men. The reason i make this appeal
is apparent. All of our state institutions
are full, consequently We cannot look for
any aid inxthis direction. so We must local
ize the work and join in noble cause for
humanity. CHARLES H. ST. JOHN
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
METROPOLIS MISCELLANY.

The ladies of the Central Christian church
will serve dinner on Huron place election
day.
The Rescue home has moved its head
quarters to the old Overton homestead at
320 Armstrong avenue.
John L. Waddell died in Denver Friday
of blood poisoning. His remains will be
buried in Leayenworth.
A Republican meeting was held last night
at the Fifth Street opera house. Speeches
were made by James f. Getty and others.
The fair and baZar given at Hanson's
opera house for the benefit of st. Joseph's
Catholic church opened last night with
large attendance.
patriotic service will be held at the
Central Christian church Sunday evening.
Arrangements are being made to have an
inspiring non-partisan meeting.
The wagonette recently purchased by
the Kansas City university has arrived. 1t
will be used in conveying students from
the terminus of the elevated road to the
university.
A good programme has been arranged for
the Y. NJ. C. A. reception to be held at
the association rooms, Sixth and Ann, this
evening. It is not for young men alone,
but all are invited.
Chairman o. ]. Peterson has issued call
for meeting of the county central COM
mittee to be held Saturday afternoon on
the Third floor of the Portsmouth build
ing. All committeeman are requested to
be present.
| August SHREDDER, a farmer living near
| Indian Springs, just west of this city. re-
| ported to the police yesterday that his 15-
year-old son disappeared from home last
| Monday and has not been seen or heard
| from since by any member of the family.
| He asks the authorities to assist in ,Iocat-
| ing the missing boy.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
THE HEY BROTHERS ON TRIAL
ACCUSED OF RECEIVING STOLEN
GOODS FROM TWO BOYS.
An Evening Papers Statement in Ac-
cusfng Prosecutor Jamison of
Allowing n Witness to Els.
cape DisprOved.

The case of the state against Samuel and
John Hey. who are charged with having
received stolen goods, was begun in the
criminal court yesterday. It will be re-
sumed to-day. The Heys are members Of
the H. Hey Rag and Metal Company. at
30 East Third street. The states witnesses
are Frank Gump and Albert Ridenour, two
boys who confessed to having broken into
Prior Brothers warehouse at 201 South
west boulevard, and stealing $10S worth of
brass, stopcocks and castings. These goods,
it is alleged, were bought by the Heys.
Peter Brendeu was another of the states
witnesses, but he escaped from custody last
September and has not been heard Of
since. He confessed participation in the
theft, while an inmate of the county jail.
An evening paper had much to say last
night about Prosecutor Jamison's allowing
him to get away. This is rank absurdity.
The facts are these: Brendeli's mother
was dying of a cancer and wished to see
her son. Judge Wofford was asked to al
low him to visit her on his own recog-
nizance, but The refused. Finally Deputy
Marshal Ray went to Judge Wofford and
intcrceded for BrendeH. Judge Woffortb
consented only when Mrs. Brendell was
within a few hours of her death. Brendell
took advantage of the courts kindness and
ran away.
Prosecutor Jamison had absolutely moth
ing to do with the matter. He has no
authority whatever to release any pris-
oner.
Another misstatement is that he told the
court yesterday morning that he was ready
| to proceed with the Hey case. He was not
| even in the court ROOM After Gump Ride
| nour and Brendelgs preliminary hearing
| before Justice Joyce the Priors went to
| him to have him issue a warrant for the
| Heys on the ground that they were impli-
| Gated. Justice Joyce held that there was
| no evidence in support of this and denied
| them warrant. They then went before
| the grand jury and had the Heys indicted.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
Mr.. EPPsTEIN's REPORT.
The County Accountant Finds JUS
tices and Constables Unbusiness-
like In ReDOrtinE Fees.


County Accountant Eppstein, who was
ordered by the county court to audit the
monthly reports of the justices and consta-
bles in Kaw township. submitted report
yesterday. He finds that Constables SPELL
acy, Sutherland and Phillips are behind in a
portion of their fees and that Justices
kruger, Withrow, Spitz. Ebert and Walls
owe the county s2A in marriage fees. He
says III the report: There is not enough
attention paid to cash deposits. If your
all justices must insist on cash deposits.
with a combined effort on their part this
fault could be readily overcome and the
county reimbursed"
Mr.. Eppstein finds Sc, 1885, % in uncollected
fees on the books of the respective. jus
that 60 per cent of this total is good and
ought to be with County Treasurer Ca
pelle. Mr.. Eppstein thinks that the pres
ent system of bookkeeping by the justices
Is unbusiness-lke and loose. He suggests
that each Justices clerk be required to
may be posted daily under their respective
| headings. If this plan were adopted each
justice would he able at any minute to call
on the constable for proceeds or reasons.
The arrears Mr.: Eppstein mentions run
back to June 1895.
Waters to prepare an opinion on the best
course to be pursued relative to uncalled
for fees. 1t ordered County Clerk Critten-
den to withhold the warrants of the JUS
tices and constables in Kaw township until
they have Produced the receipts from
| ments due the county. County Accountant
Eppstein was instructed to report on the
fees by the justices for serving warrants
and making arrests
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
SESSION IS ENDED.
Continued From Sixth Page.

One Of the Republican clerks in the Ninth
ward was approached few days ago by
an emissary of the gang and informed that
he would be paid SIS II he would remain
away from the polls on election morning
until after the time specified in the elec-
tfon law for opening the polls, so that the
gangsters who intend to crowd the booth
as soon as the doors are opened can elect
a man OF their choice to take his place.
II a judge or clerk of election fails to ap-
pear the qualified voters present can fill
the vacancy by electing another man.
It Is said that the gang will offer bribes
to other clerks and to some Of the judges.
They know that If they cannot prevent an
honest count of the ballots and the making
OF honest returns their entire ticket will be
defeated. 1t is said to be their intention to
confine their fraudulent work to q few
precincts In the city and county.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
Political Notes.

Hon. ]. V. Farwell. of Chicago. will
speak at Republican headquarters. ITO West
Ninth street. tonight.
E. Butts, Populist candidate for county
surveyor. has withdrawn in favor of Stan
ley NJ. Hyer, the Republican candidate.
Hon. T. B. Haughawout of Carthage and
F. G.. Holtes, of st. Louis, will address a
Republican rally at Turner hall Saturday
night.
Ex-United States Senator John B. Hen
derson, OF st. Louis, will speak at Repub-
lican headquarters, ITO West Ninth street.
this evening.
George W. Bryant. Of Philadelphia, one
Of the most prominent colored orators OF
the country will address colored voters at
Vineyards hall tomorrow night.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
MRS. PLATT OVERCOME.
The Sight of Her Daughter in u Cell
Charged With Murder Caused
Her to Eaint.

Her to Faint.
Alice Platt, who is now famous all over
Missouri and large part of the United
States as the accused murderess Of the
Mussey children, spent quiet day in the
county Jail yesterday. This would have
been uneventful save for the arrival of
her mother and sister from Carrollton.
They visited for long time with the un-
fortunate member of their family until
the mother, overcome with anxiety and
worry, tainted and fell on the floor just
outside her daughters cell gratings. She
was speedily revived and soon left the
Jail.
A number of visitors kept passing the
cell of the Platt woman during the morn
ing hours and would often stop and look
in upon her. Finally. to shut out their
gaze, she stretched a large quilt against
the bars and would not even look out over
it to satisfy the eyes of the curious. A
phrenologist bothered the poor woman by
trying to get look at her head or lay
his long hands upon her person, but she
gave him little satisfaction and soon went
out.
Coroner Bedford decided yesterday that
he would hold no inquest in the case Of
Elizabeth Mussey, but would present his
evidence directly before the justice in
whose court the hearing will be had next
Monday morning. DR.. ]. w. Carter, who
analyzed the stomach Of Elizabeth Mussey
for traces of poison, made report yes
terday that he had found strychnine in
the child's stomach in large quantities. He
failed to find any poison, however. in the
cookies of which the Mussey children ate
the afternoon before they died.
Alice Platt has employed B. L. Woodson
as her attorney.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
STOLE FROM A POOR GIRL.
She Asked n Man to Hold Her Pock-
etbOOk n Moment.

A young woman named Marie Craig, who
came here from Chicago Mast Thursday,
was sent back to that city yesterday aft
ernoon through the kindness of the matron
at the Union depot and her landlady. She
had never been in this city before, and was
induced to leave Chicago by a young man
whom she had known but seven or eight
months. He told her he could get her a
good position in Kansas City. and she took
him at his word. On arriving here she
asked him if he would not hold her pocket
book for a few minutes while she looked
after her baggage. He complied and she
did not see him again.
1t contained s33, nearly all the money she
rad. She had no friends here and was all
most penniless. The matron assisted her
and she found boarding house here. Her
landIady loaned her enough to buy a re-
turn ticket to Chicago. She was a working
girl, but ladylike and of good address.
She described the man who stole her money
as having been tall and well dressed. He
wore glasses and had on a macintosh.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
WILL VOTE AS THEY PLEASE.
Recommends Voters to Support
Candidates of Their Choice.

Candidates of Their Choice.
A meeting Of the executive committee of
the Peoples Party Silver Club was held in
Independence yesterday, with the result
that the pledge which bound each member
of the club to vote against those who were
called "goldbugs'' was rescinded and in its
stead a resolution was passed giving the
privilege to each member to vote and work
for candidates representing the best inter-
ests of the county.
When the Peoples Party Silver Club was
organized a clause was inserted in the
bylaws pledging each member to vote
against any candidate who favored sound
money. 1t was intended that this resol,l-
tion should affect national affairs and had
nothing whatever to do with county candi-
dates. Democrats. however, saw in the res
olution q scheme to get the solid support
OF the Peoples party club for Democrats
and the fact was heralded far and near
Yesterday the matter was taken up and
the clause rescinded by a unanimous vote
with the exception Of T. C. Gilruth. Mr.
Gilruth was in high state of feeling and
demanded back his initiation fee, consist
ing of 25 cents. He objected to, the re-
scinding clause and made a speech in favor
of it. Mr.. Gilruth was in the minority. A
member of the committee shucked out his
quarter and Mr.. Gilruth left, calling his
colleagues some hard names. This leaves
the silver club to support anyone whom it
pleases and many OF the workers will 20
and the Republican ticket. Democrats,
when they heard of the change, made an
attempt to get the executive committee to-
gether again, but the effort to stampede
the Peoples party into the Democratic
camp proved a fizzle.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
A stay-at.Home.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Lived here thirty years, and yet never
saw the city?'
Never"
"Did You ever have . desire to go to
town.
''Well, yes. reckon I has. But you see.
fore the railroad come hit wuz too fur ter
travel on foot, an the mule wuz too busy
pIowin' an arter the railroad come. they
went ter chargin' people fer travelin, an
so I Jest thought I'd stay home an not
bother bout seein' the world. But what
do you reckon happened ter US tother
day?'
Don't know"
''well, sir.my son John ackchully bought
q ticket, jumped aboard Of the railroad,
went ter the city an subscribed fer
newspaper!
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
BROTHERS LOOK ALIKE.
One Commits Robbery, While the
Other Proves Alibis for Both.

The sheriff of johnson county, Kas., was
in the city yesterday accommodating evil
dence against three desperate men named
Harrington, whom he has under arrest
at Shawnee Mission, on a charge Of par
ticipating in wholesale chicken robberies.
Two of the brothers look very much alike.
and it is alleged frequently commit robber-
les and ahold-ups. escaping punishment for
them by proving an alibi by means Of the
other brother. Their scheme has SO far
been worked with evident success. After
it was known yesterday that the Harring-
tons were under arrest in Kansas, their
house, at 1890 Indiana avenue. was search
ed by Officer Roger. of the Grand avenue
police, and found to contain eight lap
robes and large quantity OF table silver
ware and jewerly.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29

Gustave schlessinger. Of 1923 Cherry
street, was arrested early yesterday morn
ing by Officer Stewart while he was pack
ing home several boards from sidewalk
that he had evidently stolen from Campbell
street between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets. The superintendent of sidewalks
had been informed of a wholesale demoli-
ton of sidewalks in the vicinity of Four
teenth and Campbell streets, and had noti-
fed the police to be on the lookout for the
thief. The officer found a large stack of
sidewalk boards in Schlessinger's yard, but
he said his wife had purchased them from
peddler. He was held on a charge of
disorderly conduct and fined $40 in police
court yesterday, which he paid.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
MINOR MENTION.

The board Of health held meeting yes
terday morning and transacted a small
amount Of routine business.
The secondhand store Of Charles Curtis,
1627 Grand avenue. was robbed Of firearms
Tuesday night.
B. M. Jay was arrested yesterday for
conducting the Bonaventure hotel without
a license. He procured q license and the
case was dismissed.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
Election Judge. and Clerks.

Topeka. Kas., Oct. 2s.-(Special) The as
sistants in the attorney generals office
have been busy this week sending out
opinions as to the manner judges and
clerks of the election should be appointed.
Under the law the party having the larg-
est vote at the proceeding election is en-
titled to one Judge and one clerk; the
party having the second largest vote also
to one judge and one clerk, and the party
having the third highest vote to one Judge.
When two or more parties fuse on one
ticket they are regarded as only one party
and are entitled to only one Judge and
one clerk.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-10-29
ROSEDALE.

The Y. w. c. T. U. will give an oyster
supper at the rolling mill store room to-
morrow night.
The ladies of the NJ. F. church will give
an election dinner next Tuesday in the roll
ing mill store room.
Mr.. and Mrs. waldraven left for Linn
county yesterday to attend the wedding of
Mrs Waldraven's sister.
Mrs. Charles Hanson and daughter, who
have been visiting relatives at Lees Sum-
nit for the last two weeks, returned home
yesterday.
Tom Cleary went to Shawnee yesterday
where he will be married to Miss Rosa
Wertz, of that place. Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Cleary will attend the wedding,