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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
Alabama POpulists Give the
Democrats a Warming.
Democrats Must Guarantee a
Fair Election Monday.
PRICE OF SUPPORT.
If Their Is Fraud POpulists
Will Support Mckinley.
Senator Jones Asked to Secure
an Honest Election.

Birmingham, Ala. July 3O.-Gen.
James B. Weaver who reached here
last evening has been in conference with
the Populist leaders with reference to
the state elections to be held next Mon
day It was agreed that if a fair cleo
ton is had, the Populist-R epublican
fusion state ticket will win and it was
decided to give the Democratic mana
gers to understand unless there is an
absolutely fair election the POpuIsts in
this state will not support Bryan in No
vember but will fuse with the RepubH
cans and cast their ballots for McKin-
ley in order to rebuke, as they say, dis
honest election methods.
General J. B. Weaver telegraphed
Senator Jones of the Democratic COM
mittee to come here at once and use his
efforts to see fair play for the Goodwin
ticket in order to hold the Alabama
Populists in line for Bryan. POpulist
leaders confidently expect that Senator
Jones will come. They assert that
while the success of silver is greatly to
be desired, honest elections must first
be had. In the event that the Populists
are satisfied with the results Monday
they will then demand the withdrawal
from the state Democratic electoral
ticket of the several gold standard cleo
tors as the further price of POpulist
eral Weaver says he will also give his
efforts to helping the election of silver
men. in order to secure the choice of a
silver man
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A BULLETS zIGZAG PATH.
Went Through One Man, Took OF
Another's Thumb, Passed Through
Drum.

Vincennes, Ind, July 30.-Thomas E.
Prather, a farm hand, and Miss Maude
Delay, a daughter of a wealthy far
mer. elOped from Sanborn, this coun-
ty. and drove to this city and were
married early this morning.
They then drove back to Sanborn,
when an alteration took place be-
tween Prather and Clyde Delay, a
brother of the bride. Prather drew a
revolver and shot his brother-in-law in
the abdomen, blowing an ugly cash in
Delays side as it went. The wound is
very serious and may prove fatal At
ter glancing out of Delays body the
ball struck a bystander and cut off
his thumb, afterward passing through
a brass drum.
The elopement was planned some
time ago. but Prather's marriage Ii
cense was forcibly taken from him by
members Of the young woman's family.
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THURSTON IN WISCONSIN.
He Will Open the Campaign at Madi-
son Tomorrow Night.

Chicago, July Ex-senator Thurston
of Nebraska will open the western cam
paign for the Republican ticket at
Madison, Wis, tomorrow night. Chair
man Hahn of the bureau Of campaign
speakers, came here on Monday. Ev-
cry moment since his arrival he has
been beseeched by the leaders in the
several states under the Jurisdiction of
the western headquarters to turn his
campaign orators loose at once. Mr.
Hahn was not averse to tanning the
fire of enthusiasm. His first general or
der was a command to Senator Thurs
ton to buckle on his armor and take to
the field on Friday, to remain fighting
until the eve of election.
After August Is Mr.. Thurston will go
east to accept assignments from the
New York headquarters, returning to
the west September l.
Roswell G. Horn will deliver six
speeches in Nebraska, beginning with
one next week, and ten speeches in
Minnesota when he has completed his
tour in Nebraska.
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s'TAKE IT AWAY"
Tom PIatt Shocked at a Picture of
Sherman.

New York, July 3O.-Co1. T. c. PIatt
has been photographed and sketched.
His counterfeit presentment has been
before the public in Autographs and
in newspapers. None of these pictures
satisfied his sons, Frank H. Plat and
Harry B. Platt, who insisted that their
father should sit for his portrait in
oil.
Col Plat yielded to their urgent So
licitations and consented to pose for c.
a. Whipple.
A good story is told of Mr. Platt's
first days experience in Mr.. Whipple's
stddio.
His sons had made arrangements with
the artist as to the style of portrait
they wanted. The colonel knew moth
ing about it and asked the artist what
he wanted of him.
Il understand it is to be a three
quarters portrait said Mr.. Whipple-
Three quarters ?What is that like p
asked Platt
Like this said the artist as he
brought out a complete portrait of Sen
ator John Sherman, on which he had
been working
Plat looked up and saw the we'll
known features of the Ohio statesman
who had said so many unkind things
about him in his book of memoirs, re-
Gently published, and he exclaimed in
mock horror:
Take it away. take it away"
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ITALIANS IN A PANIC.
They are Turned Out to Sleep in the
Woods at Zurich.

Zurich, Switzerland, July 3O.-The
Italians in this town are in state Of
panic in consequence of the riots grow
ing out of the killing of a Swiss by an
Italian and the attack on the Italian
quarter in which serious excuses were
committed.
Landlords who have Italians for ten
ants, fearing that damage may be done
to their property, are putting the ItaI-
iaDs into the streets by wholesale and
hundreds of them are sleeping in the
forests adjacent to the town about biv-
ouac fires. The troops occupy the
streets of the towns but there is a gen
eral exodus of Italians and 5000 of
them are besieging the railway stations
to get away.
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THE seSIhYER sNAKE."
A Republican Campaign Pamphlet
Dropped.


Chicago. July 30.-Republican state
managers have a case of. snake on
their hands.
Illinois headquarters had scarcely
been opened when the demand from
the rural districts. for something bear
in on this silver question" came pour
ing in.
About this time a pamphlet entitled
THE Silver Snake erept into head
quarters. It cantered along in an an
ti-silver argument of so pages The
Republican state committee seized up
on it as a drowning man would seize
a life preserver. The outgoing mails
carried thousands of the pamphlets in
to the silver counties of Illinois. Then
orders came pouring in from IL other
states and were promptly filed
But there suddenly came a halt. Pro
tests came rolling in against 1.-The Sill
YER Snake" Tanner and the other
leaders were invited to read it and
then kick themselves. It was denoun-
ced for its inaccuracies. Col. Heath at
national headquarters. ordered that it
be revised, pending which the circula-
ton of the document was ordered sus-
pended.
The Illinois men say the thing can't
be done. as over half a million copies
have been scattered through II states,
including Ohio, and the men who have
bought the pamphlet are going to
hang on to it.
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MUST ALLURE POLITICS.
Postmaster General Wilson's Order to
Railway Postal Clerks

Washington. July 80.-Postmaster-
General Wilson has issued an order to
all railway mail clerks directing them
not to take an active interest in the
political campaign such as would be
involved in their attending political
conventions as delegates, making po-
htical speeches. or assisting in the
management Of political campaigns.
The postmaster generals circular ex-
pressly states that he does not desire
to control their opinions on political
matters.
The order which is in line with the
famous 'Pernicious activity order of
President Cleveland in 1886, was issued
by General Superintendent White of
the railway mail service by direction
Of the postmaster general as follows:
THE attention of all railway postal
clerks, regardless of the character of
the duty to which they may be assign
ed is directed to section ass, page 1872
Of the postal laws and regulations of
1893.
The department does not attempt or
desire to control the political opinions
of any one connected with the postal
service but insists that employees of the
railway service shall not take an ac-
tive interest in politics in the way of
attending conventions as delegates,
making political speeches or assisting
in the management of political cam
paigns.
These employees should recognize
the fact that their tenure of office de-
Ponds upon themselves; if they con-
form to these requirements and are eff
Gent, honest, courteous to the public,
their officers and comrades and alb
stain from unseemly and indecent Ian
guage in discussing candidates or par
ties, they may reasonably expect to
remain in the service. All this will not
interfere with their voting according
to the dictates of their own consciences
or OF expressing their opinions in an
intelligent and courteous way. More
than this, however, is detrimental to
the best interests of the service and is
in violation of the section of the postal
laws and regulations referred to above
and also of the order of the presidents
issue Of July IA. 1885, which is still in
force and was made a part of the pos
tai laws and regulations subsequently
and promulgated by congress May 25,
1884
The formal order was brought out bv
complaints against some of the clerks.
The postmaster general will issue a gen
eral order of the same tenor to all
classes Of employees in the entire pos
tai service later on. 1t will not be
however, until complaint is made.
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BIG BUSINESS IN FLOUR.
The Sales Last Week Exceeded 49,
600 Barrels at Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 3O.-The
Northwestern Miller gives the following
summary of the weeks milling news:
The flour output at four -centers last
week, with comparison was; Minneap-
oils, July %, 1895, 24S, 635 barrels: July
81, 1895. 1877, 485 barrels; Superior-Duluth
July %, 1896 49, $40: July 27, 1895, 81
40: Milwaukee, July 25, 1895, q. 1926; Jul
ly q, 1895, 81. 500; totals. July 25 1896,
313, 270; July 81 1895, 313, 455: St. Louis,
July rs, 1896, $1,000; July q, 1895, A.
200.
Minneapolis-The output this week
promises to approximate 28O, 600 barrels.
A big business was done in flour last
week, the sales exceeding 475.OOO bar
rels.
Superior Duluth - The production
should be considerably higher this week
than for some time.
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MARCHANNAIS MUM.
He Will Say Nothing About the Com
mittee Meeting Yesterday.

New York. July 3O.-The gentlemen
invited to meet Mr.. Hanna at his hotel
yesterday found his quarters too
cramped and adjourned to the new ma
tional headquarters. Those present
were: National Committeeman Mare
Hanna; Frederick Gibbs Of New York;
Matthew S. Quay of Pennsylvania; N
B. Scott of West Virginia; Redfeld
Proctor Of Vermont George H. Lyman
of Massachusetts; General P. @. Boyn-
ton Of Rhode Island; General J. S. Viii
son of Delaware; George L. Wellington
of Maryland; P. c. Cheney of New
Hampshire; Samuel Fessenden Of Con-
necticut; George E. BOwden Of Virgin
ia; and persons not committeeman,
John Wananaker of Philadelphia;
A. Gary of Maryland; J. G. Long Of
Florida; Garret A. Hobart Of New
Jersey and W. B. Plunkett Of Massa-
chusetts.
They went into session at 3 o'clock
and for over three hours talked over
ways and means and the prospects of
the campaign.
When the meeting adjourned, the
members of the executive committee
went into session. They were Marc
Hanna, Matthew s. Quay, N 3. Scott
and Redfe1d ProctOr-just a quorum.
They talked over matters for half
hour and then adjourned. In response
to an inquiry Mare Hanna said: I'VE
selected a Mr.. Rodgers to represent
Utah and made Mr.. Bliss treasurer.
After the roll call of states that was all
that was done"
To all inquiries his reply was: ct
have nothing to say
Mr.. Hanna's information about the
meeting of the afternoon being so me-
agre a delegation of newspaper men,
through Secretary Perkins, later asked
to see Mr.. Hanna. The latter declined
to be seen and sent out General Os-
borne, but he had no additional infor-
nation to give out.
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KILLED BY HEAT.
Many Deaths and Prostratiops Yes.
terday in the Large Cities.


st. Louis. July 3O.-The number of
cases of heat prostrations sent to the
hospital as serious yesterday was 16.
OF these one died and two others are
expected to die.
During the past two days the Their
mometer has ranged between SO and
1O4 in the shade at Mexico. Mo The
following records are for Illinois towns:
Louisville, 104, many case of sun
stroke; Benton, 1O2; Carlisle, 1O2; Eu-
relSa, es; Alton, 102; Mount Vernon,
102, the heat causing much sickness
among children; Virginia. los.
Louisville. Ky, July 3O--Two deaths
due to the heat are reported, the vic
tins being laborers, and there have been
numerous prostrations.
Cincinnati. July 30.-John Schuppe
died last night from the effects of the
excessive heat. This makes u prostra-
tons yesterday. two fatal
Chicago, July 3O--Testerday was
thought the hottest day seen since the
establishment OF the weather office The
mercury reached 81 according to official
instrument, but on the streets il was
IS to 100 There were 8 prostrations.
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HARD FIGHT IN IOWA.
Bspnblicans Say Outlook is Good but
the Contest VIII be Bitter.
Des Moines. Ia. July sO.-Chairman

Des Noines. Ia. July SO.-Chairman
Mcmillan Of the Republican state CEN
trail committee has closed a series of
conferences with members of the state
committee representing the various
districts.
He states that the outlook for Re
publican success in Iowa is good, and
that it is increasing now daily, but a
great deal of work Will have to be
done.
The committee will begin at once to
distribute literature and not later than
the 18th of August will put speakers in
the field.
many of them already in the field hold
ing outdoor meetings. The Democrats
are also getting ready for their cam
paign, but they are compelled to await
their state convention on August u be-
fore making final arrangements
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A Look Through South Missouri for
Four Cents.

The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem.
phfs Railroad Co. has Just Issued a
magnificent book OF sixty or more
photo engraved views of varied scene
~ in south Missouri From these
views m accurate knowledge can be
obtained as to the productions and gen
eral 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 k{os
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Oregon Gold Standard Democrats.

Portland, Ore. July 8O.-E. D. Mckee
formerly member of the Democratic
national committee has called on a
number of prominent gold standard
Democrats throughout the city to meet
here at an early date TO choose a ma
tional committeeman for delegate to
the meeting called to be held in Indi-
annapolis, August Z.
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STRIKERS FIRE A MINE.
The Waterman is Captured and the
Mine Burned.

Sullivan, Ind, July 3O.-The mine of
the old Pittsburg Coal company at Hy-
mera, Sullivan county, was burned this
and sought to induce the men at work
morning A committee of the miners
organization visited the mine yesterday
and sought to induce the men at work
to quit, but they refused. This morn
ing a committee of the miners Organiza-
ton visited the mines yesterday and
sought to induce the men at work to
quit. but they refused. This morn
ing about o'clock the Waterman was
captured and carried some distance
away and the works burned
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The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr. G. Cailloutte, druggist, Beavers
vile, Ill, says; To Dr. Kings New
Discovery owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the ply
sicians for miles about, but of no avail
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry in my store I sent for u bottle and
began its use and from the first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again
It IS worth its weight in gold We won't
keep store or house without it Get a
free trial at J. K. Jones drug store, 5th
and Kansa5 avenue. Regular size SOC
and SLOo
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INGALLS, ATLYONS.
Central Kansas Republicans to Cele-
brate August 4.

Lyons. July 3O.-The Republican cam
paign in central Kansas will be opened
at Lyons next Tuesday. There will be
a monster parade in the forenoon fol-
lowed by a picnic dinner.
Speaking will be held at the park in
the afternoon. John ]. ingalls, will be
the principal speaker. There will be
bands, and music by glee clubs.
The Rice county Republicans will
elect their delegates to the state and
senatorial conventions during the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
COMRADES TO VISIT MAC.
One Says ''You Shall Not Stay Ameri-
can Labor With a Silver Slug"

Canton, O., July 3O.-The R. B. Hayes
club of the Twenty third regiment. o.
" I. will visit Major Mckinley in the
afternoon of August 8. This club is
composed of survivors of McKinley's
old regiment and the membership is
general throughout the state but large
number live in Cleveland.
Judge Advocate General Matt H. Ell
lis, of the national staff OF the G. A r,
YOnkers, N. Y, is a Democrat who
writes that he will support Mckinley,
and Mr.. Ellis contends, you shall not
slay American labor with a silver
slug
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Emancipation Celebration, Alma, Au-
gust l.

The celebration of Emancipation day
this year by the colored people of To-
peka and vicinity Will be held in the
city park, Alma There will be lots OF
fun, including base ball game, Topeka
vs. Alma; horse races, foot races, sack
races, street parade and good speaking,
etc. Dancing Will commence at 5
o'clock p m. Music by Topeka String
band. The Manhattan cOlored cornet
band viii also furnish music during the
day. Train will leave Santa Fe depot
8 a. m. Everybody should go. Tickets
81, children so cents, to be had of D. F.
Mallory
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ORRIN WEIGH ON SILVER.
Says It is on Top Even in New York
CitY.

Orrin T. WEIGH, an ex-Topel1an who
is now the financial agent of this city
in New York, has written a letter to
friend here in " hich he makes a some
what startling statement concerning
the silver sentiment in New York city
Mr. Welchs letter reads: Politics
is running high and silver is on top, ex-
cept with the money holders and their
subsidized newspapers. The half paid
and unemployed 1aborers will vote for
silver. I am, as a life long RepUbli-
can, amazed at the sweep it is making.
"ORRIN z. WEIGH"
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JOHN M'KTBBEN HURT.
Falls From the Top of a Porch to the
Ground.

John T. McKibben, a butcher resid-
ing at 1918 Van Buren street, was pain
fully injured yesterday afternoon by
falling from the top of a porch to the
ground It was at first thought that
he was injured internally.
McKibben was painting the front of
his house, and was standing on one side
of the porch roof when he lost his bal
ance and fell to the ground. He struck
on his back,and a deep cash two inches
in length was inflicted on the back of
his head. His shoulders and body were
also badly bruised. He was in an un-
conscious condition for several min
utes after the fall.
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Bicvclist Killed bv Heat.

Lima, O.. July 3O.-Joseph Greidler,
of Minneapolis, one of the crack bike
circuit racers, was killed here yester-
day Greidler was probably overcome
by the heat, for he left the track. ran
straight into the crowd and was thrown
res11lfad in death a half hour later
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This Punishment Isn't Bad.

London, July 30-Dr. Jameson and
his fellow prisoners have been made
first class misdemeanants, which allows
them to have their meals served from
outside Holloway's Jail, to dress in their
own clothes, to have their mental work
done by the other prisoners and to have
a small allowance of beer or wine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-30
To st. Paul and Minneapolis Via"Bur-
lingtOn Route"

Two splendid through trains each
day from Missouri river points to the
north via the old established Bur
ling Route and Sioux City line. Day
train has handsome observation vesti-
buled sleepers, free chair cars and
dining cars Cnorth of Council Bluffs
Night train has handsome sleepers to
Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux City
and parlor cars Sioux City north.
Consult ticket agent.
L. w. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, No.
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old Anderson Homestead Solo.

The old Anderson homestead three
miles west of Topeka where the parents
of Major Tom Anderson lived many
years was sold yesterday by T. C.
Shillinglaw to NJ. L. Garrett, q Mis-
souri, Pacific conductor. The place is
Just south of the J. B. McAfee farm on
West Sixth street and contains II acres.
The rorina maid WAS g O00
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HOME-SEEKERS'
EXCURSIONS.

Cheap Rates via Burlington Route
On August 4th. 18th, September 1st,
18th, 18th, October 9Th and goth. the
Burlin gton Route will sell excursion
tickets at very low rates to points in
Kansas, Nebraska Wyoming, Utah.
Black Hills and other territory. ASK:
your ticket agent.
L. W. WAKELEY, G. P. A.
St. Louis, Mo.
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SALE OF PAMPAS PLUMES.
Over $15O,OOO Worth of Tri-Colored
Emblems Sent East

San Francisco, July 30.-Mrs Strong
of Southern California whose efforts on
the suggestion of Manager Filcher of
the state board of trade were instru-
mental in having the California pam
pas plume recognized at St Louis as
a symbol of Republicanism, notified
the board of trade yesterday that or
ders for 1900, O0O tri-colored plumes
have been received by her within the
past two weeks. This means an in
f1ux of $50 900 into California
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Montreal Exposition Burne

Montreal. Ont, July S0--The great
er part Of the Montreal Exhibition
building was destroyed by fire today
The fire started in the power house of
the Montreal Park and Island railway
to the north Of the exposition build
ings- A number of electric cars were
destroyed. The loss will be about
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TO SPEAK FOR BRYAN.
Bright New Haven Woman Will Take
the Stun1n.

New Haven. Conn, July 30.-Mrs. E.
NJ. Tillinghast, nee Sheldon, daughter
of former Judge Sheldon, has announc-
ed that she will take the stump for
Bryan and SeWaIl at once.
She is a young woman of bright per
sOnality and a ready speaker, having
had considerable experience on the lee
ture platform.
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Christ Hosp1tal Charitable.

Judge Hazen has decided that Christ
hospital is i charitable institution and
not subject to taxation. Some time ago
a part of the associations grounds
were sold under tax deed to Charley
Patrick, who afterwards sold it to L.
A. Bunker Mr.. Bunker's attempt to
secure possession having failed, he
seems to be the loser
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One Fare.

One Fare for the Round Trip to Abb
Iene Aug. Sd, 4th and 9Th, and to To-
peka. Aug 9Th, 10th and 18th, via the
Union Pacific from points in Kansas
For full information call on or ad-
dress F. A. Lewis, City Ticket Agent,
Union Pacific System, 525 Kansas ave-
nue. Topeka Kansas.