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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
GROVER WRITES A LETTER
Re Tells What the Democrats Should
Do.

New York June i'm reply to a re-
quest from the New York Herald for
a statement concerning the Democratic
situation President Cleveland sent the
following to that newspapers
Il have made no figures as to the
probable action of the delegates al
ready chosen to the Democratic ma
tionaI convention, but if refuse TO
believe that when the time arrives for
deliberate action there viii be engraIr-
ed upon our Democratic creed de-
mand for free, unlimited and independ-
ent coinage of silver, it is because i
know the Democratic party is neiti. er
unpatriOtic nor foolish, and because it
seems so clear to me that such a course
viii infiict very great injury upon every
interest of our country, which it has
been the mission of Democracy to sld-
vance, and Will result in lasting disas-
ter to our party organization.
There is little hope that as a means
of success this free silver proposition,
after its thorough discussion during a
political campaign, will attract a ma
JorIty of the votes of the country 1t
must be that many of the illusions
afu1ct1ng those now relying upon this
alleged panacea for their ills will be
dispelled before the time comes for
them to cast their ballots, which will
express their sober second thought The
adoption by the Democracy of this
proposition would. I believe, give to our
opponents an advantage both in the
present and the future which they do
not deserve Ny attachment to true
democracy IS so SlrOnS LnaJ cOnSlCef
its success as identical with the promo
ton of the cOuntry's good. This ought
sufficiently to account for my anxiety
that no mistake be made at our party
convention
In my opinion no effort should be
spared to secure such action OF the DEL
egates as win avert party demoraIiza-
ton 1t is the place for consultation
and comparison of views; and those
Democrats who believe in the cause of
sound money should be heard. A cause
worth fighting for is worth fighting for
to the end. If sound money Demo-
Gratis Waver in their support there is
danger of a mistake being made. Such
danger should stimulate their activity
in averting it instead of creating dis
cOuragement. I am very far from
arrogat ting to myself a controlling in
fiuence upon the policy of my party,
but as Democrat who has been hon
ored by his party and who desires
hereafter no greater political privilege
than to occupy the place Of a priVa tie
in the ranks, I hope I may not be
blamed for saying this much at this
time in the interest of the grand old or
ganizatiOn, so rich in honorable actions,
so justly proud of its achievements
and always undaunted and brave in
its battles for the peoples welfare
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
DON0T Want THEA&P.
The RumOr That the Seligmans
Would Buy the A. s. P.
lis Denied by Mr.. Robinson, the
FriscO's New President.
Items of Interest About Kansas Rail
road Matters Personals and
Miscellaneous.

d. b. Robinson, first vice president OF
the Santa Fe who retires July to as
sumo the presidency Of the St LOUIS
& SAN Francisco railway, arrived IN
this city in his special car yesterday
afternoon and left this morning for
Wichita Mr. Robinson viii visit the
wheat region in the southern part Oh
the state.
In reference to his successor as first
vice president Mr.. Robinson said that
he knew absolutely nothing, and had
not as much as discussed the question
with President Ripley. He also said
that he did not know whether sue
cessOr would be elected. or the work OF
the office handled by president ripley,
but in the event Of the Othce BENG
permanently filed he did not think
that an acting first vice president
would be appointed until such time as
the election took place.
sI will probably attend the sale Of
the Frisco on June q, but will not for
mally give up my position with the
Santa Fe until July 1, said he Just
what I viii do / have no idea at pres
emit, and viii not know until I take
hold of the work. There may pc some
changes, not many think but that Il
THE relations between the Frisco
and Santa Fe viii continue to be
friendly. 1t is natural that they should
be. OF course the Frisco is capable Of
being built UP. AS a branch road of a
system it has not had the same adVan-
tages that it viii have operated as an
independent line. We expect to get
our share of the business, and viii be
in the field to meet all competition"
Mr. Robinson said that there was no
foundation to the rumor that the
SeHgmans, who own a controlling in
terest in the Frisco, desired to obtain
possession of the A. & r. The dis
lance between the two roads is far too
great" said Mr. Robinson
IF it is the intention of the retiring
first vice president TO take with him
to the Frisco any of his associates in
the official service Of the Santa Fe. he
does not care to say anything about it
at this time. When asked concerning
this matter Mr.. Robinson shook his
head. No, / don't think I viii I
don't know what / may do yet. But if
I find I need any of them" said he very
emphaticauy, II am going to take
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
FERRIS WHEEL DROUTH.
Illinois Supreme Court Says No Lii
ouor Shall be Sold There.

Chicago. June 17.-The supreme court
of the state has decided that the Ferris
Wheel company can have no liquor IL
cense, owing to the existence of the or
dinance which makes the property in
that vicinity within the local option
district. "a telegram was received yes
terday by Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci Dupuy from ottawa bearing the
news of the decision.
The case as it appeared before the
supreme court was that of Swift vs..
Ferris Wheel. Tt was that of a naanda-
mus suit of the Ferris Wheel company
against the mayor to compel the issu-
ance of license to sell liquor inside
the Ferris wheel park The case was
begun in the fall of 1898. when the
mayor refused to issue the license The
ordinance provided that no license for
the sale of liquor should be issued ex-
cept upon a petition signed by ma
Jority Of the legal voters in the dis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
THEY ALL FEARED TIT.
Not a Councilman Would Have
Aught to Do
With the New Dam Ordinance
Brought In Last Night.
It was Tossed About From One to
Another and Dropped Like q Hot
Potato as soon as a Member
Discovered What He Had
Hold OF

A new ordinance granting the lower
dam company a franchise found its
way into the council meeting last night
J. B. Bartholomew brought the ordi-
nance and a contract for 500 horse pow
er into the meeting and placed it on
the desk before Councilman Drew OF
the Fourth ward. The councilman eyed
the documents askance, but did not
touch them
They were then pushed carefully
along the desks until they were stop
ped in front of Councilman ROundtree
papers and examined them hurriedly,
and then placed them on the desk Of
City Clerk McFadden.
The ordinance could not be IntrO-
duced unless some councilman signed
it. and if it had come from a pest house
ii could not have been stunned more
city Clerk McFadden did the best he
could He announced that he had a
dam ordinance on his desk. but that it
could not be introduced until some
councilman had signed it. This am
nouncement was greeted with dense
silence. and the city clerk threw the
siderably more force than necessary.
and picked up a resolution signed by
Councilman Nettels.
Mr.. bartholomew took his hat and
left the hall in disgust.
Mayor Fellows was absent from the
meeting last night and the following
c0uncilmen answered to their names
Skinner. Elliott. Nettels. Drew Round
tree and Pattison.
Councilman Pattis0n was elected
president pro tenn and acted as mayor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
A NEW WILLARD.
A Twelve Story 100000 Hotel to
be Erected in Washington.

Washington, June IA project
which has long been in contemplation,
that Of rearing a modern, fire proof
hotel structure on the site occupied by
WIZARDS hotel. has at last taken deli
mite shape. 1essrs. Morgan D. Lewis
have formed with a number of Chicago
capitalists a stock company to raise
funds for the construction of $4,000 0O0
buildine. The site chosen is a part Of
fbe block bounded by Pennsylvania
avenue and F street, between Four
teenth and Fifteenth
The projectors have concluded that
Washington is amply able to support
a hotel such as is proposed, as well as
another theater and q roof garden,
which are included in the plans. The
hotel win be u stories high, with the
first two stories Of marble.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
ASTOR SELLS HIS HOTEL.
William Waldorf TO Invest HisMoney
in EngIiah Properties.

New York, June 17.-John Jacob AS
tor will in all likelihood become the
owner Of Waldorf within the next few
days, purchasing the property from
William Waldorf Aston. The deal, it
is said, has progressed so far that all
that is lacking is the formal signing Of
the papers. The management of the
big hotel will remain unchanged, and
George q. Boldt, who now has the Wal
dorf, will continue as its proprietor,
and will also assume charge of the
large annex which John Jacob Astor
is erecting just north of the present
building.
The sale of the Waldorf is said by
some of Mr.. Astors acquaintances in
this city to be only the first step in the
disposal Of his real estate investments
in this country preparatory to their re-
investment in England, where they can
be more easily under the personal su-
pervision of their owner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
He SOUGHT DEATH.
A Man Dying Of Morphine Found in
State House Square.

IL. W. Barton. 81 years old. without
work and without money, became de-
spondent and tried to end his life yes
terday afternoon He has been en-
ployed in j. b. Calvert's harness shop.
but was let out two weeks ago. He has
mOped about ever since.
He left his quarters at the Sixth
street hotel Saturday afternoon and
had not been seen until yesterday af-
ternOon when he was found in the
state capitol grounds He had taken
over 20 grains of morphine. He was
taken to the police station where City
Physician Mitchell attended him. Tt
was thought last night that he could
not recover, and ne was taken to his
room ait the hotel His family is in Den
Yer. He was better this morning, and
it is now thought he VIII get over the
effects of the heavy dose.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
BONIFACE BRODIE.
steve's Bowery Hotel Opened With
EcIat and Other Things.

New York, June 17.-Steve Brodie
opened his hotel to the public on Mon
day, and it is a. daisy" Already it is
known as the Waldorf of the BOwery.
The first Bowery swell who occupied
one of Steve's rooms objected to the
handsome brass bedsteads and the
snowy coverlid thereon. He said Steve
was "kiddin" him. and would not be
been shown the other rooms, in each of
which is a similar bed of brass.
But the most amusing incident of the
opening night was an inquiry by "a
guest as to where he was to wash nexE
morning.
Steve pointed to the wash stand and
told his guest that there was a china
ed soap, several towels and a comb and
brush
The guest looked Steve in the eye
and asked: Say L tot it was a soup
dish. Is dat straight-it's ter wash in?''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
OPEN AT MANITOU.
Summer Visitors Thronging the Pixies
Peak Resort

NTanitou, Colo, June 17.-Au fndfca-
tions are that the present season viii
be a very lively one in Manitou sum
mer visitors are beginning to come in
considerable numbers and the hotels
which are now open. have more guests
than they did a year ago on the same
dates.
The Cliff. the Barker the DIanitou
the Iron Springs and the Sunny Side
hotels are all open. and the Mansions
viii be opened about the 25th of this
month Many of the best cottages have
already found occupants for the sum
mer. and a very good season in general
is anticipated.
"a large percentage of the visitors
here at present are from the south and
q very large patronage from Texas and
other southern states are assured as
ManitOu has been for several years
making large gains in popularity
among the southern people
The cog wheel road has been open
since early in April and has been doing
a very fair business for some time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
ACCEPT NEW DANCEs.
Dancing Masters in Convention Ap-
prove of Them.

Pittsburg. June 17.-Three new dan
ces. known as the Nation Gavotte,"
the '.Lebeau Quadrille' and the ~ ar
sity Gavotte.' were approved at the
dancing masters convention today
The National Gav0tte" develops into
a graceful step after a courtesy It
suddenly changes into quick march
STEP ending with a waltz movement
Gavotte and waltz time are used LIE
beau Quadrine" is OF the minuet or
der. embodying the Newport two-step
and mazourka.
The Varsity Gavotte" is in four
four time The gavotte movement
changes to a balancing step and then
into a glide. The new dances all have
the tendency. advocated by the associ-
alton. of conforming grace more nearly
to nature-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
MINT JULIPS IN PERIL.
Grasshoppers Devour Nearly All of
the Fragrant Crop.

Decatur, Mich, June 17.-Reports
from peppermint growers in all parts
of southwestern Michigan say that
grasshoppers are doing great injury to
the crop. In some places the insects
have eaten the entire foliage of large
fields. the older planted tracts suffer
ing the most.
Nearly one-third of the worlds crop
of peppermint is produced in this re-
gion, and it is claimed by the growers
that Notwithstanding the largely in
creased acreage devoted to peppermint
culture this season the yield viii be
greatly less than last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17

He Had Been in the Service of the
Santa Fe 10 Years

Fireman George Ferrear of the Santa
Fe died at his home, 322 Quincy street
at & O'Clock yesterday afternoon after
an illness of but two days. Hemor-
rhage, resulting from catarrh Of the
stomach, was the immediate cause OF
his death.
Fireman Ferrear has been in i'll
health for over a year. Last fall he
was compelled to take an indefinite
leave Of absence and went to the hospi-
tai at Las Vegas, where he remained
for six months. Since returning to
Topeka his health had been compare
lively good. Sunday evening he was
taken seriously i'll at his home. and
from that time on sank rapidly, losing
consciousness Monday morning He
leaves q wife and children.
Fireman Ferrear had been in the
service of the Santa Fe bout ten years.
For several years he had one of the
best west end runs out Of Topeka firing
the compound engine 40 between To-
peka and NickersOn. The work of this
run was extremely hard, and is said to
have been the cause of his broken
health
He was a member of Irwin lodge No.
260. AL o. IT, W., and carried 81 900 Of
insurance. The remains We're taken
this afternoon to his old home at Cot
tonwOod Falls, where the interment
viii take place tomorrow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17

DR.. A. P Sawyer: After using one
box of the Pastries I ind myself en-
tirely cured. My case had been treated
by several doctors Lucy Bitner kan
sas, III. Frank Sim, Pharmacist, COZ
Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
THE ANNUAL OUTING
Of the Santa Fe Employees VIII Take
Place Next Saturday

Next Saturday VIII be a day of pleas
ure for the Santa Fe shop men of .his
city. 1t viii be the day on which their
annual excursion, an event looked for
ward 10 for months. viii take place at
Lake Contrary, St. Joe. 1t is expected
that at least two trains of ten cars each
VIII be filed with the married men and
their wives and families and the young
men and their sweethearts. The ex-
cursiOn now promises to be one of the
most successful ever given.
The arrangement committee, COM
posed of John Ash. j. H Dustin and
Ed AIcKiernan, has arranged the sports
for the day and the prizes for the
same as follows:
AT III o. clock the base ball game be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
A Look Through South Missouri &c
Four Cents.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem
phis Railroad co. has just issued q.
Tnagnificent book Of sixty or more
Dhoto-eng raved views Of varied scene
~ in south Missouri. From these
views an accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral topography of that highly favored
section that is now attracting the at
fantfon of hone-seekers and investors
fba country over. The title Of the
hook is Snap Shots in South Mis-
souri, 1t will be mailed free upon re-
CENT of postage, four cents. Address,
J. E. LOCK WOOD.
Kansas City. Mo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
COLORED MEN no GO DRY.
Even the Saloons of St. Louis Don't
Wart Their Money.

St Louis. June 17-Wm NJ Turner
and J. c. Bowen, two cOlOred delegates
from Alabama went into a saloon on
Chestnut street this morning and walk
ed up to the bar:
''Whatu We have gents?''' asked the
bartender.
Beer" said both in chorus.
t'All out" said the bartender.
Whisky" said the colored men
All out of that, too; sorry said the
bartender. and the two coIored men
went out.
This sort Of thing viii probably hap
pen in 100 places before the convention
is over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
BLAZE IN STEWARDS.
Nevada Senator's Washington Resi-
dence Scorched

Washington, June 1.-THE historic
old mansion known as stewards Cas-
tie. j" narrowly escaped destruction by
fire yesterday.
It is occupied by Senator Stewart of
Nevada About 5 O'Clock as the ser
wants were preparing dinner dense
smoke was discovered arising from the
basement. The cause of the blaze.
which was quickly extinguished, was
spontaneous combustion. A servant
had been polishing the floor of the hall
way and had used oil in order to make
it shine brightly. When through she
had carelessIy thrown the rags into
the closet, and as the oils evaported
they had become ignited-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
CORSAIR is DESTRUCTIVE.
JP. Morgan's Yacht Sinks Canal
Boat and Grain.

New York. June 1.-THE steam canal
boat Lady Wimett Capt. H. Van Am
berg with three cOnsOrts, while pro
ceedine down the Hudson. at 2.30 o. m.
yesterday, cOlHded with j. Pierpont
Morgan's yacht Corsair, lying on the
western side, opposite Thirty-fourth
street. The consOrts We're "shiplapped"
to the Lady Wimett that is. there was
one canal boat ahead and one on each
side of her
The canal boat Charles A. Varied
went to the bottom of the river with
s267 bushels Of grain, worth s57S6. 60
The canal boat was worth 81. 700.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
Is STORY STRUCTURE.
Gotham Hotel to Cost 100000 at
Thirty-sixth Street

New York June 17--NeW plans are
being prepared for the Herald Square
hotel, which Douglass Fl Schneider viii
erect on the south side of Thirty-sfxth
street, extending from Broadway to
Sixth avenue. The plans win call for
sixteen story structure to cost 81 200
0O0
The first story viii be Of limestone,
the second Of terra Gotta from the
third 70 the twelfth OF light PhiiadeI-
phia brick with terra Gotta trimmings.
the thirteenth. fourteenth and fifteenth
mainly of copper with a mansard Of
slate. James II. Breslin viii be the
lessee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
WHEELMEN TAKE ACTION.
There is an Ordinance Providing That
Bieyelists Shall Turn to the Right.

Councilman Skinner requested that
the attention of the wheelmen be call
ed to the provision of the bicycle Ordi-
nance which provides that they turn to
the right when they meet a vehicle
ner" said he. when a man on a BIZ
cycle would come around suddenly in
front of me and never know which
way they are gOin to turn. They do
not seem to know that by the provis-
ions of the ordinance they are required
TO turn to the right
No action was taken as Councilman
Skinner did not insist upon the passage
Of e resolution.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
NJ Grim to visit Mr.. Beymer.

s. l.. Grim. boollkeeper to General
Auditor III. O. Whitehead of the Santa
Fe. who was formerly employed in the
auditor of freight receipts office. and IS
Tavrner assistant chief clerk in the
auditor Of freight receipts Office, this
week Mrs. Grim is now visiting Mrs.
Revrner
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
a. S. VAN KUREN DEAD.
Freight Auditor of the Union Pacific
Passes Away at Chicago.

AS. Van Kuren, freight auditor of the
Union Pacific. died at his home in ON
aha Tuesday. lit is rumored that the
vacancy in the accounting department
caused by the death of Mr. Van Kuren
may be filed by some Santa Pc man
of this city.
Erastus Young, general auditor of
the Union Pacific was auditor of the
Santa Fe with headquarters in this
city for several years. and is thorOugh-
ly acquainted with the officials of the
Santa re accounting department.
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Labor Commissioners Book

The annual report of the state labor
commissioner viii be ready for the
printers to begin work on next week
so far as now known. The book viii
contain about 400 pages and viii not
only be filed with tabulated state
ments but many of the industries Will
be handsomely presented with Ilustra-
tiOnS.
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THE LOST CAUSE.
Gen. Longstreet viii be Present at
Richmond.

Richmond. June 17-One of the most
interesting features of the great con-
federate reunion here viii be the big
ovation which seems certain to be in
store for Gen James Longstreet. A let
ter was received from him today say
ing that he viii certainly be here.
Longstreet's military course has re
Gently been severely criticised 10y lead
ing Democrats here. This has been re-
scented by the friends of the old corps
commander of Lees army, who intend
TO see that his reception is second to
that of none of the many distinguished
cQnfederates who win be here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-06-17
Beware
OF the Knife.

Mr.. Lincoln Nelson, of 1Iarshheld, Mos
writes: s'For six years I have been a
su fferer from a scrofulous affection Of
the glands Of my neck, and all efforts
of physicians in Washington, D. -
Springfield, Ill, and ST. Louis failed to
reduce the enlargement. After SIX
months constant treatment here my
r,hvsician urged me to submit TO q re-
Inoval of the gland. Atthis critical mo-
ment a friend recommended So
and laying aside deeP-r,ooteo pr
dice against all patent medicines Pc
eau it's use. Before I had used one Dot
De the enlargement began to disappear
and now it IS entirely gone, though am
not through with my second bottle yet
Had only used your SIS. long ago.
I would have escaped years of misery
and saved over $50"
This experience is like that Of all who
suffer with deep-seated blood troubles
The doctors can do no good, and even
their resorts to the knife prove either
fruitless or fatal. S.S.S. is the only
real blood remedy; it gets ct the root Of
the disease and forces it ont Perma-
neutly-
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G. ". SMITH GOES 70 CHICAGO
The Receivers Headquarters Of the
A. & 2. Removed.

c. w. Smith, receiver of the Atlantic
& Pacific. has moved his headquarters
from Albuquerque N. M, to Chicago
Don A. Sweet, agent for the receiver,
win remain in Albuquerque
The removal Of the receivers head
quarters is said to be due to the fact
that the transfer Of the A & p proper
ty VIII take place shortly, the sale oc-
curing July g. and the position of re-
ceiver Will then cease to exist. Mr..
Smiths home is in Chicago. and his
work is so nearly completed that he
now can remain in that city.